Invincible Zhengde

Chapter 491 Good News

Suddenly, many impeachment scripts appeared in the court, and the ones who were impeached were Liu Qi and Qi You.

In this regard, Zhu Houzhao is not surprised, this kind of operation is too common in officialdom.

If I object to your policies, and I can't find a good reason, then I'll kill you.

If there is no way to solve the problem, then solve the person who raised the problem.This kind of operation is really a very common method.

So the question of impeaching the two of them was sent to the palace like crazy, but the momentum was a little too big.

As for why such a situation occurred, the reason is also very simple, because of His Majesty's connivance.

Without the connivance of the emperor, this would never have happened.Dad wanted to touch them, so take this opportunity, just a little indulgence, and the two of them will pay the price.

The fact was just as Zhu Houzhao expected, Qi You and Liu Qi were suddenly pushed to the forefront.

Most of the things about the two of them have been found out, and the reasons for impeachment are also varied and strange, such as corruption and bribery, employing people as relatives, forming a party for personal gain, and the charges are all serious.

If these charges are confirmed, in Zhu Houzhao's view, these two people will not be wronged if they are directly pulled out and chopped down, let alone removed from official positions and demoted to use.

All of a sudden, the courtiers also knew that these two people were about to fall.However, there are also people who are worried, will this be His Majesty taking the opportunity to cut down His Highness the Crown Prince's henchmen?

If this is the case, then things may be troublesome.

Before the others felt anything, Zhu Houzhao's uncle was frightened first, so he ran directly to Xianyang Palace.

Looking at Zhang Heling, Zhu Houzhao looked helpless.

After several years of growth, this uncle of mine is no longer the second-generation ancestor recorded in history.

He revealed an aura unique to those in high positions, and he was not as flustered as before when he encountered things. Instead, sitting there gave off a feeling of calmness like a mountain, which may also be due to his age.

Anyway, now it seems that he already has the style of a loyal court official.

Glancing at his uncle, Zhu Houzhao said helplessly, "Uncle is here today, but what's the matter?"

Zhang Heling was afraid of his prince's nephew.This fear has been planted from the very beginning.

Zhang Heling once thought that his nephew would be very kind to him and would push himself to a very high position.But I didn't expect to knock myself down in the blink of an eye, forcing myself to do a lot of things.

Whether you want to or not, you have to do it.

In the past few years, I have earned a lot of money by following this prince's nephew, and my status has also been greatly improved, but when facing this prince's nephew, Zhang Heling has no confidence in his heart.

Hearing Zhu Houzhao's question, Zhang Heling said with a smile: "Your Highness has been back to Beijing for such a long time, and I haven't come to see you. It's really my duty to be a minister. So today I came to see His Highness the Crown Prince."

Zhu Houzhao glanced at his uncle, showing a playful smile.

As expected, my uncle has matured a lot. If it was in the past, he would not make such a detour, and would definitely ask the question he wanted to ask directly.Now I can actually do this, it's okay.

Gently nodded, Zhu Houzhao said with a smile: "Uncle has a heart."

Zhang Heling said quickly: "This is the duty of the minister."

Then he said: "If His Royal Highness has any orders, I'd better come to His Royal Highness to obey."

This sentence is more interesting. To put it bluntly, if you have something to do, you can order it, and I will definitely be willing to do it for you.

On the one hand, it is to show loyalty, and on the other hand, it is to inquire about news.

This made Zhu Houzhao feel a little bit emotional, and his uncle did it.

Thinking of this, Zhu Houzhao said with a smile: "It worries my uncle. It's nothing serious. I just study and practice martial arts in the palace recently. By the way, passing on the family line is the biggest thing in front of me."

Looking at Zhu Houzhao's smile and listening to his words, Zhang Heling judged the truth of the words in his heart.

But after a while, he didn't see anything, so he said: "In this case, I will send some good things in when I go back, all of which are the tonics I have collected over the years, to nourish the health of His Royal Highness and Princess Concubine."

Reaching out to put down the teacup in his hand, Zhu Houzhao nodded and said, "Uncle is interested."

"The minister will leave."

After Zhang Heling agreed, he saluted respectfully, and then withdrew.

When walking out of Xianyang Palace.Zhang Helin felt that it was still not good, and he still had no idea in his heart, so he might as well ask his sister to find out.

If there is anyone in the palace who he trusts the most and who is the least likely to lie to him, then it can only be his sister.

The most important point is that my sister must know the truth of the matter, which Zhang Heling never doubted.How much the emperor's brother-in-law loves his sister, he is still very clear in his heart, the most important thing is that it has never changed in these years.

Inside Xianyang Palace, Zhu Houzhao put down the book in his hand, looked up at Liu Jin, and said, "Did you go to Kunning Palace?"

"Back to His Royal Highness, Uncle Guo has indeed gone to the Empress's side." Liu Jin bowed quickly and said.

Zhu Houzhao nodded, and said blankly: "Don't worry about it. You lead the way ahead, to the Crown Princess."

After saying this, Zhu Houzhao stood up, and then remembered what he ordered: "The Marquis of Shouning will send some things to the palace, and you will take them when the time comes. By the way, prepare a return gift and send it to the mansion of Marquis of Shouning .”

"Yes, His Royal Highness. The servant will be prepared immediately." Liu Jin agreed again.

There was a lot of noise outside, but inside the palace was peaceful as usual.

Regarding this matter, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has not come forward, which made everyone hesitate, especially Qi You and Liu Qi.

With so many people impeaching them, the two of them will naturally have to close the door at home, and at the same time, they must submit an apology.

Although the two of them can't leave home now, the news from outside has spread to them, and the two of them are really scared.

They have always been the people of His Royal Highness, and it has been smooth sailing for them to be officials these years.Everyone knows that they belong to His Royal Highness, so even if they don't know each other, they won't make things difficult for them.

But this time the situation was reversed, as if overnight, everyone became their enemies, and they seemed to have done something heinous.

The two of them were frightened for a moment.

The matter did not drag on for too long, about four days later, there was news in the palace.

Zhu Youtang picked up some unclear charges and convicted these two people.

Qi You was sent directly to Nanjing to be Minister of the Ministry of Officials; as for Liu Qi, he was directly sent to Liaodong as governor.

Both of them had made arrangements, and there was a vacancy in the household department in an instant, so everyone began to gear up.

You must know that the Ministry of Household Affairs has been under the control of His Royal Highness for the past few years. The most important problem is that it has developed too fast. Naturally, everyone wants to be able to further obtain such vacancies.

But most people really dare not stretch out their hands, and even those who dare to stretch out their hands are waiting and watching.

Because everyone knows that the household department belongs to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince.Under such circumstances, no matter who is allowed to go up, His Royal Highness will be watched by the Crown Prince.If His Highness the Crown Prince bears a grudge, the loss outweighs the gain.

So all of a sudden, the Shouning Hou Mansion became lively again.Everyone knows who Shou Ninghou is. He is the uncle of His Royal Highness, so it goes without saying.

The most important point is that everyone knows that to some extent, Marquis Shou Ning is the spokesperson of His Royal Highness outside the palace.

If you have something to do, or want to inquire about some news, it is most suitable to find Hou Ninghou.

In Xianyang Palace, Zhu Houzhao naturally also got the news, so he could only smile wryly.

Uncle also suffered an innocent disaster. This time, neither he nor his father counted him. Maybe this is the responsibility to take advantage of it.

Looking up at the princess not far away, Zhu Houzhao asked with a smile, "Why are you here?"

"I made some lotus seed soup myself, Your Highness will have a taste." The princess said with a smile.

At the same time, she looked at Zhu Houzhao with some concern. The news outside naturally spread a lot, and she heard some of it in the palace.Especially when someone said that he would be punished by His Majesty, the Crown Princess was even more worried.

There was no surprise on Zhu Houzhao's face. The princess was very worried, so he knew it.

But this kind of thing can't be said, and I can't explain it myself. I can't tell the princess, this is a play between me and my father, right?
That also seemed too childish, and would damage the majesty of the father.

Reaching out to take the lotus seed soup made by the princess, Zhu Houzhao nodded in satisfaction after taking a sip.

Speaking of which, after the princess entered the palace, she may have learned it before entering the palace. She showed perfect cooking skills.

Many people did not expect this, especially Zhu Houzhao.You must know that the impression given to him by the princess is that she is a talented woman who has read poetry and books. In more cases, it should be that her hands do not touch the spring water.

But I didn't expect her to cook good dishes. She often cooks something for Zhu Houzhao to eat on weekdays, which makes Zhu Houzhao very satisfied.

Stretching out his hand to hold the concubine's hand, Zhu Houzhao said with a smile: "You don't have to worry, just wait. I am the only son of my father, so nothing will happen, you just put your heart in your stomach Enough."

As he said that, Zhu Houzhao patted her hand, and comforted her gently: "I have been traveling here and there for the past few years, and I have almost traveled all over this bitter and cold place in Ming Dynasty, so it's time for me to take a good rest. "

"I've been married to you for so long, but I haven't been able to accompany you well. This time, I will accompany you well. Let's try to have a big fat son."

After speaking, Zhu Houzhao winked at the princess.

Although the two have been married for such a long time, the princess is still a little shy about Zhu Houzhao's flirting behavior during the day, so she can only nod shyly.
"The concubine has something to say." The princess said.

Zhu Houzhao raised his head and asked, "What is it?"

"The concubine didn't have a confinement this month." The crown princess lowered her head and said.

"Then what are you waiting for? Hurry up and tell the imperial physician!" Zhu Houzhao stood up and told Liu Jin who was beside him: "Go quickly and get the imperial physician right away!"

"Yes, servant girl is going right now." Liu Jin didn't dare to neglect, turned around quickly and ran out.

This is a big event in the Ming Dynasty. If the princess is really pregnant, then everything will be no problem.Liu Jin was also very excited, so he ran very fast.

Looking at Liu Jin's back, Zhu Houzhao said with a smile, "It's the first time I've seen him run so fast."

Although it was easy to say, Zhu Houzhao was overwhelmed with excitement and anxiety at the same time.

Compared with others, he is considered to be a family member who knows his own affairs.

The original self in history really had no children.And in the end, he died inexplicably, and Jiangshan was also given to Emperor Jiaqing.

These years, it would be a lie to say that I am not worried. What if I am infertile?
I used to think that it would be great if my parents gave me a younger brother.If I really have no children, I can pass the throne to my younger brother at that time, and at the same time, I can bring my younger brother to raise him, so that the emperor will not change too much, and I can stick to what I do.

As a result, the parents gave birth to a younger sister for themselves.

Now thinking that he might have a child, how could Zhu Houzhao not be excited?
At the same time, he was also worried in his heart, hoping that it wasn't fake news.

Looking up at the princess, Zhu Houzhao said with some reproach: "Why didn't you say it earlier? You just said it today."

"The concubine is also worried. If there is no one, is there too much commotion? It would be bad to let the father and the queen have a good time." The princess said with a serious face.

Zhu Houzhao nodded.

In fact, in this era, it is not so dull to feel pregnant because of morning sickness.

When the princess entered the palace, she was even taught how to conduct husband and wife affairs, let alone such a big thing as pregnancy?
It can be said that everything is taught by someone, and someone is watching every day, basically there will be no situation where menstrual events have not been discovered.

It's just that the princess said it a few days late these two days.Even if she didn't say it, she probably couldn't hide it.Because the maids and nuns serving her will definitely report this matter.

The princess did not have her period, which is a big deal.

Facts have proved that this is indeed a major event, because the news spread so fast that it spread throughout the entire palace like a gust of wind.

Before the imperial physician arrived, Queen Zhang arrived first.

Zhu Hou looked at his mother who walked in hurriedly, with a helpless smile on his face.

Looking at the younger sister who was following behind the mother, with her big eyes twitching around and looking very curious, Zhu Houzhao knew that the father was probably coming soon.

Just like what the princess said, as long as there is a little word of mouth, there will be chaos.

Empress Zhang looked at Zhu Houzhao, her face was full of surprise and anticipation, and asked cautiously, "But really?"

(End of this chapter)