Ajiu

Chapter 168 Moral Commanding Heights

Ah Jiu and the crown prince just had fun in secret when the emperor said "open branches and leaves".Concubine Jing, Concubine Xian, Concubine Qiu and other caring people heard this, but felt that the time had come to make a big fuss.Spread the branches and spread the leaves, how can you spread the branches and spread the leaves without drafting?
If it had been in the era when Concubine Qiu was favored by the emperor, she might have dared to stand up right now, smiling sweetly, and telling a lot of truth, so that the Crown Prince, King Rong, King Liang, and King Zheng would "satisfy" Shuyuan, the heir of Guangzi", went to the Jiangnan area to draft talents.Now that she is not the emperor's favorite concubine, she is much more careful in her actions, so she discussed with Concubine Xian and Concubine Jing, "How about we go and beg the Empress Empress together?" Begging, he hesitated and said: "Concubine Duan is assisting in the palace affairs now..." Seeing the two of them like this, Concubine Qiu knew that they meant to just talk to Concubine Duan, so she couldn't help feeling very depressed.This is such a serious and reasonable matter, but one noble concubine and two concubines dare not speak out in a fair and just manner, how sad.

Concubine Qiu Gui is a person of true temperament, she smiled, "Why go around in circles? This matter is up to His Majesty anyway, why don't we just ask His Majesty directly?" Without any explanation, she dragged one with each hand and walked to the center of the hall.Concubine Xian and Concubine Jing were usually cautious people, but now they were dragged out by her, and they couldn't help crying in their hearts.

The emperor looked at them with a smile, "If you have anything to say, let's talk." What are these stupid women going to say on such a happy day with new people and family reunion?Alas, I can't bear to look at them, I can't bear to look at them, how did I fall in love with them back then, this look is really unflattering.

Ajiu, like everyone else, looked at these three curiously.Today is a family banquet for Zheng Wang and Zheng Wangfei, just have a good time, if there is something urgent, can't we talk about it another day?If you really have to say it, then you should be more sensible and say something festive, and it is best not to mention the disappointing things.

Concubine Qiu congratulated the emperor, and suggested that the Eastern Palace and all the kings were charged with the mission of spreading the branches and leaves for the royal family, and that ladies should be recruited and drafted.There are so many beautiful women in the south of the Yangtze River. If you want to choose, the women in the south of the Yangtze River are the best.When Concubine Jing and Concubine Xian heard her mentioning the East Palace, they secretly hated her, "You are so courageous, you are not afraid of offending others, why bother to drag us?" Wait for what you know. I just think about it, King Rong likes soft and beautiful women, it would be a good thing if I can choose a few for him." Concubine Jing said in a humble tone, "I am stupid and ignorant. Zixi, maybe we should choose another lady as servant. I don’t know whether this idea is appropriate or not, so I dare to say it out, feeling terrified in my heart.”

It turned out that I wanted to draft.Everyone present understood.

Princess Zheng Tao's face turned pale.It was only the second day of their wedding, and Concubine Qiu proposed to draft. She is... dissatisfied with herself, right?Princess Zheng was full of fear.I was originally from a low family background, if there were more stunning beauties in the palace, how would I gain a foothold?

The emperor looked at Concubine Qiu and the others, and asked leisurely, "What do you think the empress?" Xiao Shi, Deyin, how about you?"

Both Princess Ningshou and Princess Fushou felt sad.The draft, such an ordinary thing, but my mother was too scared to make a sound. What she, the queen, really did...

Concubine Qiu Gui and the others turned their attention to the crown prince and his wife.The love of this young couple is well known, but the draft is a common and normal thing for the royal family. The crown prince and the princess should not even push the draft, right?If the Crown Princess pushes this, it would be too jealous and intolerable.The women selected in the draft have no family background, so they don't pose any threat to her at all.

The Crown Prince stood up and bowed politely, "Father, I thought the East Palace didn't need to be drafted. Now there are wars in the frontiers, banditry in the west, and drought in the south. At this time, as the heir, I should cut down on food, clothes, and food." Shi Fei, how could he have the heart to draft the show and let these kind families with young girls be separated from their flesh and blood?"

These words are extremely pedantic, but they are awe-inspiring and upright, and cannot be refuted.

Concubine Qiu Gui didn't expect to choose a show, but the crown prince was dumbfounded when he talked about state affairs.Princess Ningshou and Princess Fushou glanced at each other, and their determination became more determined: ordinary women can't do it, and Xiao Shi can't even look at it, it's useless.

The emperor smiled, "Xiao Shi is very caring for the people." The crown prince said humbly: "Xiao Shi was not successful in the past, but since he has the grandson of the emperor, he has become more sensible." The emperor was happy, Xiao Zhengzheng, you are very capable Great, it can make your father more sensible.

Ajiu had already stood up following the crown prince, with a cute smile on her face.The emperor smiled and asked, "Deyin, there is no need for drafts in the East Palace. Do you think it is feasible for the kings to draft?"

Is it feasible?Then there is no need to ask, of course it is feasible.Concubine Qiu, Concubine Xian and Concubine Jing all thought this way.Don't say that the crown prince is only the crown prince now, even if he becomes the emperor in the future, he can't treat the kings badly and get a reputation as a mean brother.It's just a show. Could it be that the crown prince and princess are not allowed to choose.

Queen Zhang glanced at Ajiu worriedly.If there is no accident, the Crown Princess is the future queen, she must be measured, and she must not be stingy.Ajiu, you must answer decently, don't hold Xiao Shi back.

Ajiu smiled and bent her knees, "If the three empresses stick to their own opinions, it's okay to choose one. However, if the three empresses are sympathetic to the people and those with young girls, and voluntarily give up the proposal just now, it is also a great merit good thing."

Occupy the moral high ground, who wouldn't?Who wouldn't say nice words?Ajiu looked at Concubine Qiu and the others, and sneered.

Ajiu's implication is that if Concubine Qiu and the others continue to insist on drafting, it will be disrespectful to the common people; if they withdraw the proposal, it will be a great merit.King Zheng is on the second day of his wedding, and King Rong already has a son. Concubine Qiu Gui and Concubine Xian are not good at talking about their heirs. Years, no child..."

Ajiu smiled, "The position of prince should be passed on to the eldest son; if there is no son, it can be passed on to the eldest son. If any prince wants to make the eldest son the eldest son, he has to wait until the concubine is fifty years old and still has no children." Afterwards, you can do it. Respect your concubine, the imperial court regulations are willing to wait for the concubine to be 50 years old."

You are only willing to wait two years.

Concubine Jing could not help but blush when she heard that Ajiu's words seemed to be reproachful.

The emperor smiled and asked Concubine Qiu and the other three, "Are you still determined to draft for the kings?" Seeing that the emperor didn't refute Ajiu at all, these three people dared to confront Ajiu, and said one after another that they would not choose, not choose.

The crown prince and Ajiu, a young couple, had a tacit understanding. Concubine Qiu and the other three had expressed their willingness not to be drafted, so they solemnly thanked them for those people who were exempted from the draft.Concubine Qiu Gui, Concubine Xian and Concubine Jing returned the gift in such a hurry, their guts were full of regret.If I had known this was the case, it would be nice for An An to sit and drink and have fun, so why bother to come here and show her ugly face.

The emperor praised Concubine Qiu Gui, Concubine Xian, and Concubine Jing, and the main meaning was to praise them for "knowing the general".Ajiu and the crown prince listened to this music, Dad, you are considered a spring and autumn style of writing, they should thank you, and finally they didn't boast "rein in the precipice, you can correct your mistakes" and "it's never too late to make up for it".

Although Concubine Qiu Gui, Concubine Xian and Concubine Jing were praised by the emperor, they felt uneasy.After returning to their seats, they were still stunned.

Concubine Zheng Tao gave Ajiu a grateful look.The Crown Princess is really generous and calm. After she spoke, Concubine Qiu Gui had to let go of the idea of ​​drafting a talent show. That's great, that's great.

Empress Zhang, Princess Ningshou, and Princess Fushou were of the same mind, and they all felt that Ajiu was too aggressive and not gentle. "Fortunately, she didn't offend His Majesty." Although the three of them were dissatisfied with Ajiu, they were also secretly thankful.

Nothing will happen to Xiao Shi.Ah Jiu must not implicate Xiao Ten.Empress Zhang, Princess Ningshou and Princess Fushou all thought this way.

The band played a relaxed and joyful tune, the emperor took the lead in toasting, and the family banquet continued happily.Until the end, everyone was smiling and very happy.

"Everyone will know that the Crown Princess is not easy to bully." Second Master Pei said with a smile when he heard about the family banquet when he went to the East Palace to hold his grandson.

If there are many such things, everyone will know that the Crown Princess is quick-tempered, articulate, and not weak at all.

"I just want to let everyone know that I am very good." Ajiu boasted triumphantly, her spirits flying high.

"Ninny, you, the princess, are really... careless." Second Master Pei commented objectively.

"It's good that I'm not arrogant and domineering, but I have to be modest and prudent?" Ajiu raised her head with a look of disdain.

Second Master Pei glanced at his precious daughter helplessly, and discussed with his little grandson in a soft voice, "Xiao Zhengzheng has grown up, so don't follow her, okay? As a human being, it's better to be modest and prudent, and open-minded."

Xiao Zhengzheng put his small fist into his mouth and laughed silently.

Ajiu was fascinated by it, with an angelic smile, Xiao Zhengzheng, a little angel.

That night, the emperor went to Guangfu Palace very rarely. "Your Majesty is here" When the servant's sharp voice sounded, Concubine Qiu couldn't believe it was true.He came, he actually came, Concubine Qiu Gui took a picture in the mirror a little flustered, am I good-looking, am I beautiful?Do I need to add powder and rouge?
The emperor walked slowly, and Concubine Qiu Gui knelt down to greet her, her voice trembling, "Welcome Your Majesty." The emperor bent down to support her, and walked forward with her hand.The maids and servants of Guangfu Palace were all overjoyed, and Concubine Qiu Gui also followed the emperor into the side hall as if in a fog.

The emperor waved away the palace maid, stretched out his hand to hold Concubine Qiu Gui's chin, and said with unfriendly eyes, "Mr. Qiu, today you deliberately made things difficult for my Xiaoshi and Deyin. Why?"

If you want a draft, choose yours, and pull it to the East Palace, do you deserve it?Donggong doesn't care about big or small matters, how can you interrupt.

Concubine Qiu was sobbed by the emperor's question, "I... I was going to be the imperial concubine back then... If it wasn't for the Crown Prince and Ah Jiu, I, I would have already fulfilled my wish..."

When mentioning the events of that year, the emperor's eyes were cold, "You still have the face to mention it."

How dare you disobey my orders and ignore me, Mrs. Qiu, you are bold.

Concubine Qiu was terrified when the emperor looked at her like this, "...Originally, I only said that the kings were selected for the show, and I added the Eastern Palace because of my kindness..."

The emperor let go of his hand, and Concubine Qiu Gui slumped on the ground in embarrassment.

The emperor sat down slowly, and said sarcastically: "If I move you into Lengyueju and let you stay with Lengyue for the rest of your life, should you stop? Mrs. Qiu, you should be severely punished if you make trouble again."

Concubine Qiu Gui had lived in the cold palace before, and she knew what it was like. Hearing the emperor's threat, she was frightened out of her wits.The place of Lenggong is silent all day long, people will go crazy if they live there, they will really go crazy...

"Your Majesty, I have no malicious intentions." Concubine Qiu explained with tears, "I just have good intentions..."

The emperor looked at her sarcastically, and Concubine Qiu collapsed, "I just want to make Ajiu unhappy..."

It's not a capital offense, is it?

"I won't allow it." The emperor patted the table.

Ah Jiu's temper, if you make her unhappy, how can she bear it?We must fight back.She is a princess, once or twice is okay, if there are too many such things, it will leave an impression of being too strong and damage her reputation, so it's okay?She is the crown princess, the mother of the emperor's grandson.

Concubine Qiu quickly admitted her mistake, "Your Majesty, I will never dare again."

The emperor snorted, "If it wasn't for the sake of the three sons, I would have moved you to Lengyueju, so that you couldn't find anyone to talk to all day long, and you were lonely to death."

Concubine Qiu Gui was dripping with sweat and kowtowed repeatedly.

The emperor lifted her face with his hands and looked straight at her, "You are not allowed to provoke the princess in the future, remember? You are only allowed to laugh and laugh at family banquets in the palace, and you are not allowed to say a word of nonsense, remember? If you Dare to forget..."

"I don't dare." Concubine Qiu said crying.

The emperor looked at her patiently, anger rising in his heart.One or two are so stupid, so annoying, but for the sake of their children, we can't do anything to them...

Really breathless.

The emperor threw down Concubine Qiu and walked away in anger.

"It's finally over, it's all right." Concubine Qiu Gui was rejoicing, thinking that everything could go on as usual, when the emperor's new decree came down: all the palace servants and servants in Guangfu Palace will be replaced, and no one will be left behind.

Familiar faces, familiar people, confidantes, and personal maids were all transferred overnight.

Concubine Qiu Gui wants to cry but has no tears.

(End of this chapter)