Hundreds of households in Liaodong, covering the light with one hand

Chapter 61 Undercurrent
  "The Emperor is here!"

Following the roll call of the imperial eunuch, Zhu Youxiao walked into the side hall of Qianqing Palace, without Wei Zhongxian or Wang Tiqian following him.

Princess Ningde, who had been waiting for a long time, bowed and said: "Ningde has met Your Majesty!"

"Forget the courtesy, what's the point of meeting the imperial brother?" Zhu Youxiao has always cared deeply for his sister. When his grandfather was in power, his father lived in fear every day. He didn't know if the position of the prince would be lost, so these emperors, grandchildren and princesses Naturally, we have not lived a stable life for a few days, sharing the sorrows and sorrows, so in our hearts, we will naturally have more emotions.

"Brother Imperial, Ningde brought some candied osmanthus cakes. The queen and sister tasted them and said they were delicious." Princess Ningde's crescent-shaped eyes curled up and she said with a smile, "I brought them here specially for Your Majesty to try."

"My sister's skills are certainly good," Zhu Youxiao was in a bad mood just now. He was sulky and had just vented his anger. Now that he saw his sister again, he felt a little relieved.

It’s better for your family to save yourself the trouble!

Pick up a piece of pastry from the food box, stuff it into your mouth, and then chew it carefully. The fragrance of sweet-scented osmanthus is not strong but fragrant and fresh, filling your mouth, and then the sweetness of candied fruit comes from the tip of your tongue, bringing you a sense of joy. People with wonderful taste.

"It's really delicious," Zhu Youxiao said with a smile: "The cooks in the imperial kitchen are far worse than my imperial sister!"

"Brother Emperor was in the palace just now, why was he so angry?" Princess Ningde blinked her big eyes and looked at Zhu Youxiao.

"Not yet." As soon as Zhu Youxiao opened his mouth, he took back the words he was about to blurt out and just laughed awkwardly twice: "Nothing, nothing."

"Is it related to Wang Qi?" Princess Ningde made a cup of tea and brought it to Zhu Youxiao.

"Don't listen to the nonsense of those servants in the palace," Zhu Youxiao frowned, took the tea, put it back on the table as soon as it reached his mouth.

Zhu Youxiao felt agitated. The rules in the palace should really be improved!

Princess Ningde stretched out her tongue and licked her lips, and said with a smile: "My sister heard that Wang Qi wants to become Ban Dingyuan."

"Do you also know the story of Marquis Dingyuan?" Zhu Youxiao sat on the sofa and looked at his sister.

"Not only that, I also know Emperor Ming of the Han Dynasty," Princess Ningde tilted her head and smiled, looking at Zhu Youxiao: "But my brother is no worse than Emperor Ming of the Han Dynasty!"

Zhu Youxiao was stunned for a moment, looked at his sister, and then burst into laughter.

Everyone talks about Wang Qi, regardless of his merits or demerits, or whether he is arrogant or eager to make contributions, but in general, there is always a comment similar to that of Ban Dingyuan, as if no one It was said that Zhu Youxiao could become Emperor Ming of the Han Dynasty!

"Sister, your comment is quite novel," Zhu Youxiao waved his hand and smiled. In a good mood, he picked up another piece of pastry and stuffed it into his mouth.

"Brother Imperial, can you let me see Wang Qi first after he comes back from the grassland?" Princess Ningde obviously wanted to take a precaution to prevent Zhu Youxiao from being unable to bear the pressure and throw Wang Qi directly into the army. Imprisonment and punishment!

"Don't worry," Zhu Youxiao looked at his sister and said in a slow tone, "Brother, I'm not too stupid!" When the emperor discusses things, it is not the turn of his ministers to make irresponsible remarks!
  At this moment, Wei Zhongxian bowed and walked in from outside the palace, and whispered in Zhu Youxiao's ear: There were students in the Imperial College making trouble and gathered outside the palace gate to denounce Wang Qi.
  "How many people?" Zhu Youxiao raised his eyebrows, a little confused.

"About thirty people, all of them are Imperial College scholars in the capital." Wei Zhongxian has not yet reached the peak of power. He does not have the guts to directly kill the troublemaking students in the Imperial College without going through Emperor Tianqi. He feels that he should ask Zhu Youxiao for instructions first. Better.

"Where is the cabinet?" Zhu Youxiao continued to ask.

"Only Sun Chengzong and Zhu Guozuo were on duty, and the rest all said they were sick at home," Wei Zhongxian immediately returned: "And those scholars ignored the dissuasion of Master Sun and Master Zhu, and instead knelt collectively outside the palace gate, which attracted people in the capital to watch. "

Hearing Wei Zhongxian's words, before Zhu Youxiao made any move, Princess Ningde frowned and her pretty face was full of anger. The prince-in-law of the Ming Dynasty was born and died in the Horqin Mongolian grassland. These people who read the books of sages and ate the royal family Instead of educating the people and making suggestions for the country and the country, the scholar-officials came to delay the retreat and claimed that they wanted to jail their husband?
  "I have read so many books about sages in vain!" Although Princess Ningde is not very old, she has read a lot and likes to listen to the stories told by the maids and ladies in the palace. However, she has never been interested in stories about talented men and beauties. Instead, she likes Ban Ding who wrote and joined the army. Far away, Xin Youan.

Therefore, Princess Ningde had already painted a vivid image in her heart of the husband she had never met.

He killed the rebels outside Zhenwu Fort and attacked Hu Chen at Siping Fort. He went to the royal court with a weak crown, but his reputation was hurt by the rebels.

In Princess Ningde’s mind, isn’t this the proper image of a male protagonist? !
  "Where's Yang Xu, the Imperial College's sacrificial wine?" On the other side, Zhu Youxiao's face had darkened.

What Dong Lin used to do was to use his reputation in Shilin to turn public opinion towards him, so that his opponents would fall into a passive situation of being scolded. As for these young scholars, Zhu Youxiao could not easily use Jin Yiwei or Dongchang. If the courtiers seize the opportunity, then all attacks on Wang Qi will be turned against the Superintendent of Ceremonies and the emperor.

No matter what, the person standing behind Wang Qi is actually Zhu Youxiao.

The Donglin Party has always seen this clearly.

"I just broke my leg this morning and couldn't get out of bed," Wei Zhongxian answered quickly, thinking that he had already sent someone to find Yang Xu.

"What a good fall!" Zhu Youxiao sneered and stood up. He really wanted to see, if he insisted on protecting Wang Qi, what would these ministers do to him as the emperor?
  "Draw up the decree and summon the ministers of the cabinet, the six ministers, the Langguan, and the people in charge of the matter. In half an hour, we will go to the Wenhua Hall to discuss the matter! I will wait for them!" Zhu Youxiao flicked his sleeves. , stepped out, walked to the door of the main hall, turned around, and pointed at Wei Zhongxian: "In addition, you go tell Yang Xu that if those scholars outside the Meridian Gate don't leave within an hour, Yang Xu will go and issue an edict first Let us stay in prison for a month before we talk!"

"Obey!" Wei Zhongxian went to do things according to the order.

Zhu Youxiao and the little eunuch waiting outside the door were going to the Wenhua Hall to prepare.

"Brother Imperial, wait for me!" Upon seeing this, Princess Ningde immediately followed.

"Ningde," Zhu Youxiao stopped when he heard the voice and said warmly: "I am going to the Wenhua Hall to meet with foreign ministers, so you can't follow me."

"I want to hear the high-sounding reasons those literati used to attack him!" Zhu Huiyan stuck out her tongue mischievously, looked at the serious expression of the imperial brother, and said coquettishly: "I'm behind the screen Just sit down and make sure you don't make any noise!"

(End of this chapter)