Better to live forever [Rebirth]

The old Hou Ye couldn't make up his mind about what his grandson was going to do. He was afraid of facing his old wife's tears and would have no courage to hide and find someone to drink or go out to hunt in the city.

After spending a few days in this way, he learned from Qin Datong that he had handed in his resignation memorial. Although the emperor did not say what to do with it, he had already noticed that his majesty was already selecting his successor.He returned to the mansion and wanted to tell Zhu Dingbei the news, but when he heard that he was staying in Changxinhou's mansion, he could only shake his head and go to the study to pass the time.After a while, the old lady sent someone to invite him.

It never occurred to the old Hou Ye that it was for the dowry list of the Changxin Hou Mansion.

He looked in shock at Fa's wife who was beaming with joy. He really didn't know what kind of confusion the matter of longevity had given her. Instead of making her cry, she was so happy about his marriage with Ning Heng?

He wondered if his grandson had used some tricks on his grandmother, then the old lady who had read his thoughts gave him a sharp look, and said unhappily: "You two, your grandson and grandson, have kept everything from me in the past. I don’t care about you all the time. It’s just that I am a grandmother, so I have to be the first to know about the important event of longevity, right? If I can’t keep it a secret, I don’t think you will think of telling my wife when I enter the coffin!”

Old Master Hou hurriedly said: "What are you doing to lose your temper? Didn't you tell me that Changsheng has a sweetheart? I forced you to ask it? It's not like you don't know, that child has very good ideas, how can he listen to me?"

The old lady said: "Are you still dissatisfied with your grandson?"

Old Hou Ye: "...that's right, I just complained a few words, what are you teaching me?"

He really didn't understand that the old wife did not stand on the same front as him in this matter, but instead favored his grandson everywhere as before.

The old lady put down the gift list and explained to him: "Ever since Changsheng came back from Xianbei, he has suffered many disasters and illnesses, and rarely has a happy time. These years, I have seen it in my eyes and hurt in my heart, but this is also his fate. I With you as his grandparents, you can't let him do what he wants to do. Instead, you want him to be trapped in the Marquis Mansion because of you and me, so he can't realize his ambitions. Longevity... Even if you don't say anything, I know that he is more Those well-known peers outside are stronger than others, and he should be better than those people, but we owe him that he has to bear the safety of the entire Zhu family at such a young age."

The old lady seldom speaks, but she has clear eyes and a clear heart.

Isn't her connivance to Changsheng all these years to make up for this child?

"We can do too little for him, and we can't cherish him for a few years. And Ning Heng... is probably the happiest and most willful thing in Changsheng's life. If he can't make his wish, I'm afraid it will be after my death. I can't see him living a happy life." The old lady's eyes turned hot, she turned her head and endured it, and then turned around and said to the old master: "We have also seen this child Ning Heng since he was a child, and he is a caring person. He is a good boy. He has taken good care of Changsheng all these years, and you, an old bastard, are not as worthy of his credit. I believe that Ah Heng will be able to take good care of his grandson when we are no longer here. Yes I can only close my eyes when I can share the burden and work for him personally, otherwise I will not be reconciled even if I die."

The old Hou Ye was touched, he, a big man, couldn't think of the subtlety of the old lady's thoughts, and only now did he hear the truth.

The last bit of dissatisfaction in my heart was smoothed away by his wife, and the old Hou Ye sighed: "You don't think it's unlucky to talk about what is not dead... Anyway, it's up to you to decide the dowry. I'm not good at it. However, the sooner the better, don't procrastinate. The two children are eighteen or nineteen years old when they are young, and they have no name or distinction. If something happens——!"

The old lady hit him on the head angrily, and said: "What nonsense are you talking about, do you look like a grandpa?"

With a spat, the old lady also knew what he said was reasonable, so she said: "This matter should be urgent or not. No matter how you say it, you have to agree with the parents of Changsheng. I have already written the letter. You should send it over as soon as possible and communicate with them. It’s easier to be angry.”

Lord Hou did as he said.

The marriage negotiation between Lord Zhenbei and Lord Changxin went on quietly like this, without disturbing anyone, not even the emperor who was worried about filling in the vacancies of Zhongshu Ling and Liangzhou officials did not get the slightest word.

A month later, the commander-in-chief of the Imperial Army issued another memorial to resign. This time, the emperor did not stay in the court, but gave a reply.

Prior to this, Emperor Zhenyuan specially had a long talk with Commander Qin, asking him if he had any recommended successors.Commander Qin is also an upright person in the army, and he knows that what the emperor needs is his uprightness, so he said: "To tell you the truth, my two sons have no brains. Those who use guns are okay, but the others dare not ask for extravagance. The eight deputy commanders of the Imperial Army, either have no family background or... embarrassing tasks. I have tried my best over the years but have not been able to cultivate a capable person. Please also Your Majesty blames it."

"I don't know about Aiqing's intentions. Since this is the case, I will decide this matter. I want to let Aiqing be honored as a first-rank elder in the Xuanwu Pavilion in the Military Aircraft Department. I wonder if it is possible?"

Commander Qin hurriedly knelt down and thanked him: "Your Majesty has praised the old minister, and I am ashamed to accept it."

Emperor Zhenyuan persuaded a few words, and the two monarchs and ministers reached a consensus.

The emperor's decree of granting the Qin emperor's honor and support was handed down, so it was inevitable that there would be heated discussions again.

Zhu Dingbei knocked on the table and pondered: "So, the emperor hasn't decided on who will take over from Mr. Qin?"

Ning Heng nodded, "Your Majesty has made a big move against the Imperial Army recently. He has replaced the deputy commanders of the Dongzheng and Xizheng sects and replaced them with his own staff, but the position of commander is still vacant. It seems to be reserved for someone. , but I didn’t favor anyone too much.”

The people in Zhu Dingbei also heard some rumors, and he said: "Anyway, the emperor will definitely choose his own person to take the throne. The imperial army guards the palace city. There is no threat to us, so don't worry too much about it. I heard that the second prince is still acting for the emperor. I came up with an idea, and I really want to ask the emperor to share it with me?"

Ning Heng listened to his schadenfreude and said with a smile: "His Royal Highness is just being used by others. The fourth prince has a solid foundation in running the court for many years, and the fifth prince is not a kind person. cutting."

The power in Emperor Zhenyuan's hands is very stable. Although the several princes have grown up for many years, since the eldest prince and the fourth prince have gradually lost their favor because of their mother's family, none of the remaining princes has received special attention from the emperor in recent years. up.Even if they want to fight, they can't get much practical benefit.It's just that they still spared no effort to give each other eye drops in front of the emperor.

Zhu Dingbei said: "The eldest prince has not been released by the emperor so far, and he has lost power and will never recover. The third prince died young, and the fourth prince's wings have been cut to pieces over the years. The Huang family and the Li party are unclear. In Chu, the emperor will never allow the fourth prince to become a dragon. The remaining six princes are still young and have not yet touched the government. It's even worse than the fourth prince. However, the old emperor's thoughts are becoming more and more unpredictable, Ah Heng, do you think he really intends to train these two princes?"

Ning Heng said: "Your Majesty is still in his prime. Although his body is depleted now, there should still be a lot of time to think carefully. I'm afraid he won't show his bias to anyone so soon."

Zhu Dingbei snorted, "The crown prince has not been established for a long time, but he is not afraid that someday these princes will not want to imitate him and make another change in Fengqi Mountain."

From the mouth of the ancient court, he learned more about the past. At the beginning, he only suspected that the emperor was behind the Fengqishan incident. Now it is almost confirmed that the seven princes back then managed to kill the first six emperors. The prince was able to ascend the throne.

Ning Heng smiled lightly, "Apart from the royal banquet, how do you princes and the aristocratic family ever get together? Even if the emperor is not afraid, the ancestors of Luo Jing's aristocratic family are very afraid of the recurrence of the past."

Zhu Dingbei knew this very well, and laughed out loud when he heard this.

The so-called can't be done anymore, now everyone has an extra mind, fearing that if they want to get together with someone and learn a lot of wisdom, it means that whoever uses their brains to win the same success as Emperor Zhenyuan, it will be difficult to reach the blue sky.

Mr. Qin Ge left his post and stayed in the mansion. Old Hou Ye was afraid that he would not be used to walking around the Qin mansion when he was free for a while, so remember to call him to go with him when eating, drinking and hunting.After a few days, he stopped going so diligently, naturally not because he was afraid of offending others, but because the Qin residence welcomed a distinguished guest.

Qin Miehu had learned of his father's intention to resign earlier, and had discussed with her husband Pingzhou State Mu Tenghui half a month ago to send their children to Luojing to accompany the elderly.

Brothers Teng Qinping and Teng Qinliang would visit their grandparents in Luojing with their father or mother every two years, but it was the first time for Qin Miehu's only daughter, Teng Qinzhen, to visit her, and she was about to reach the age of marriage. Seeing what Qin Miehu meant, he wanted his daughter to stay in Luojing to find her husband's house. Mr. Qin Ge and Mrs. Qin loved their granddaughter very much, and they kept their baby in the mansion for a long time, so Mr. Qin Ge was willing to go out to meet friends.

The first person to call out was of course Mr. Zhu, and the two drank happily. Mr. Qin Ge took advantage of the drunkenness to half test and half seriously say: "Brother, my granddaughter is really a good child, filial Sensible, capable of writing and martial arts, she is even more dignified than her aunt. She is still younger now, but didn't that baby in your family say that it is not appropriate to marry early, and she can wait a few years, wouldn't it be the best of both worlds?"

Old Hou Ye was stunned for a moment, drank the glass of wine in his hand, and sighed: "Brother, if you had mentioned me two days earlier, you would be right. But, two days ago, his grandmother made a plan for him. For family affairs, the betrothal gifts of Gengtie have all been paid."

"Huh, there is such a thing?" Old Qin Ge hurriedly asked which family's daughter it was.

Old Hou Ye paused unnaturally when he heard the word Qianjin, and then said: "You also know that my grandson still has that lawsuit, even if he is engaged, he will have to wait a few years until the Buddha says he can get married After a long time, I am also afraid that something will happen, so it is good not to publicize this marriage, as there will be troubles between the two families in the future. Please be considerate, brother."

Elder Qin Ge also understood this truth, so he didn't ask any more after hearing what he said, but he felt a little regretful after all.

"My girl asked me about longevity earlier. I think she is very interested in marrying your family. You also know that she has a good relationship with your daughter-in-law like a sister. In the past, she always complained that the youngest daughter came two years late. After Changsheng had the Buddhist words, she was still happy, and always wanted to get closer, but now it seems that there really is no such fate."

The old Hou Ye sighed: "Is there anything that can be said about children. However, Changsheng himself has taken a fancy to this child now, and they will be fine in the future."

The two looked at each other, toasted and drank together, and laughed at the regret.