Sheng Shi Merciful Light

Wei Zhong brought Mu Ci's special imperial cook, Qin Shan, to deliver sweet-scented osmanthus glutinous rice balls. Because there were discussions inside the Hall of Supreme Harmony, he honestly waited outside the hall.

He has always been clever in doing things, warming small glutinous rice balls with a fire.

Mu Ci rubbed her stomach: "Wei Zhong is here, just hungry, eat something."

Emperor Tianshou asked, "Do you want to pass on the meal?"

"No, there are small glutinous rice balls brewed with osmanthus wine, and osmanthus candies I made myself." Mu Ci said.

Emperor Tianshou smiled happily: "It must be delicious in the world."

"You can't eat too much, glutinous rice is not digestible."

"What are you fussing about right now? Father wants to eat~~" The Heavenly Granted Emperor was unwilling to let go, and even acted like a spoiled child.

Mu Ci: "..."

The waiter set out two bowls of small glutinous rice balls, a plate of sweet-scented osmanthus cake, and warming yam and mutton soup.The pleasant scent of sweet-scented osmanthus and the umami of food wafted through the room, diluting the decadent atmosphere.

Mu Ci waved back the two servants who tested the poison, and smelled it by himself... Now that his five senses are sharp, he said after smelling it, "It's all right."

Wei Zhong secretly looked at Emperor Tianshou out of the corner of his eye.

Emperor Tianshou trusted his son in every possible way, but he was all smiles and eager.

Wei Zhong let go of his mental calculations. The King of Chu is so favored, he should be able to save his life by going out.

Mu Ci glanced at the small glutinous rice balls: "I'll eat them later."

"It will melt." The Emperor Tianshou looked at the little glutinous rice balls eagerly.

"It's just to get rid of it. You'd better eat something soft and rotten. Don't say anything depressing. You'll be fine..." Mu Ci insisted.

Emperor Tianshou was extremely happy in his heart, very happy... His son loves him dearly and can't bear him.

Mu Ci took the meat soup and handed it to Emperor Tianshou. Seeing that his hands were shaking, he simply fed him with a spoon, and wiped his mouth carefully for Emperor Tianshou.

Tianshoudi smiled and urged Muci: "You eat too."

Mu Ci nodded, and took a couple of bites as well.

After the two father and son finished eating together, Emperor Tianshou was in such a happy mood, his stomach was warm, and Wei Zhong smiled when he saw his head hanging down to his chest: "Xirong, come here."

"Yes!" Wei Zhong's eyes lit up all of a sudden - Tianshoudi said his name, expressing that he hadn't disliked him yet.

He knelt down in fear, his voice was crying: "Your Majesty..." He walked all the way to the bedside of Emperor Tianshou.

Emperor Tianshou sighed: "Although you did not participate in Wei Yi's affairs, it is also a mistake not to know about it."

"The villain deserves death." Wei Zhong kowtowed.

"I think you have served me for many years, worked hard, and saved my life. I don't want you to be lost." Emperor Tianshou took the hand of the youngest son, "Jiulang thinks you are useful, so I will give you a chance."

Wei Zhong kowtowed to Mu Ci: "The villain will definitely serve His Highness with all his heart, until after he dies."

Mu Ci shook her head: "I don't need a servant, and you don't need to serve me."

Wei Zhong was a little taken aback... Do you want him or not?

Emperor Tianshou knew that his son didn't like servants, so he said: "Xi Rong, I have other arrangements for you. The Privy Council is still short of people, and I ordered Zhu Xi to succeed the Privy Council, but he has soft ears and is getting old. You are young and capable. , It also went through the battle. I appointed you as the deputy envoy of the Privy Council to control the mobilization of soldiers and horses in the world."

"The villain is terrified..." Wei Zhong thought that his life might be lost, but unexpectedly, he was knocked unconscious by the super big stuffed pie falling from the sky.

You must know that the Privy Council is the highest military organ in the country, adhering to the emperor's will, reporting and handling the national military, mobilizing the national army, and taking charge of military and state affairs, military defense, border preparations, and military orders, as well as the recruitment, examination, relocation, and garrison of the forbidden army. Guards, rewards and punishments.

Together with the Zhengshitang, it is in charge of the country's civil and military affairs.

Although there is a military department in the court, it does not care about the deployment of troops for war. It only cares about logistics matters such as ceremonial guards, military examinations, and recruitment of soldiers. It is also responsible for the distribution of military food and salaries from the treasury.

The governors and generals of each army are responsible for daily training and training, and in wartime, they temporarily designate marshals to fight.

The three pillars stand together and check and balance each other, all of which are responsible to the emperor.

The deputy privy envoy is a very confidential position, and the immediate boss Zhu Xi is a good old man who has no idea, appointed by Emperor Tianshou, and he is also the son of Princess Lin'an, which means that it is impossible for the new emperor to replace Zhu Xi.

Unless Zhu Xi died or rebelled, but Zhu Xi, who is in his 50s, is in good health and can live to [-] without any problem, and he will never rebel.

Wei Mo was very excited - this meant that if he did well, he would be able to control the entire Privy Council, almost reaching the sky in one step.

Even if no one told Wei Zhong, Wei Zhong also realized that the king of Chu might not succeed to the throne, but he was not afraid.As long as he keeps grabbing King Chu's thick thighs, the new emperor will not be able to move him if the King of Chu does not fall.

Wei Zhong's brain is also easy to use. For a moment, he thought of the arrangement of Emperor Tianshou, which had a lot of meaning-the new emperor was eaten to death.

In the future, the king of Chu will be the uncrowned emperor.

These two father and son...one is more treacherous than the other...uh, they strategize and win thousands of miles.

Wei Zhong withdrew all his small thoughts, fearing that the King of Chu would be displeased, and the King of Chu didn't treat him very much before.

Emperor Tianshou said meaningfully: "You know what to do in the future?"

"The villain knows." Wei Zhong kowtowed to the King of Chu, and decided that in the future only the King of Chu would follow suit.

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Wei Zhong started working as soon as he took office, and the Emperor Tianshou ordered him to take the letter of appointment to get the Tiger Talisman of the Sixth Army.

As soon as Wei Zhong left, Emperor Tianshou looked at the two bowls of glutinous rice balls eagerly: "Jiulang, father is still a little hungry."

He wants to eat sweet-scented osmanthus dumplings... This is the only food that Ah Qi has cooked for him, and now it is his son's heart, the happiest taste.

Mu Ci looked at the small glutinous rice balls in the warm porcelain pot, shook his head, and stuffed the easy-to-digest sweet-scented osmanthus cake from the side for the emperor to eat.

Emperor Tianshou was eating delicious food, but he did not forget to say: "Jiulang also eats."

Father and son share two snacks.

Emperor Tianshou thought of something, smiled and said intentionally: "Xiao Niuer, you are so considerate and kind-hearted, whoever marries you is a blessing, you will love her very much."

Emperor Tianshou was a little jealous of his future daughter-in-law.

The one I love, of course I want to love him and love him.

But Mu Ci knew what Emperor Tianshou meant when he mentioned this topic, so he only glanced at Emperor Tianshou and didn't answer.

Seeing that no one was answering the question, Emperor Tianshou had to sing by himself: "You have turned sixteen, and you will be seventeen during the Chinese New Year. It's time to get married."

Emperor Tianshou felt that his time for "returning to the light" was a bit long, maybe it was because people were in good spirits on happy occasions, so he didn't doubt it at all, he just thanked God for giving him more time.

He said happily: "Father has arranged for you the youngest daughter of your aunt's family. That girl is a good girl, and you will definitely like it. The two families have already exchanged tokens. Your uncle will come over with Geng Tie for the exchange in a while. Decided..."

Mu Ci: "...I can't accept it."

The Emperor Tianshou only said: "Are you still shy? It is the norm of heaven and earth to continue the descendants of men and women. If you want to see that girl, the emperor will arrange for her to come into the palace. Even the Ministry of Rites will do everything. I didn't prepare, I can't hold the wedding now...the royal father can't see you getting married." It's a pity.

But in the future, Prime Minister Wang will take care of this bully boy, so he can feel a little relieved.

Emperor Tianshou originally liked the youngest daughter of Princess Ningguo.In terms of in-laws alone, Ning Guo is the best. She has a tough temper and has been married three times. The more others marry, the lower she gets. The more she marries, the better.Her youngest daughter was born to her current husband, Sun Qingqiao.

Sun Qingyao was granted the title of Duke Xingguo, and was once one of Mu Chun's youth companions. Although he was the son of a generation of generals, the men of his ancestors and father's generation died early in battle and died for the country, a loyal family.

It also means a family of women and children, and the family is in decline, so the young Sun Qingyou was favored by Mu Chun, and Emperor Yonghe ordered him to be a companion. At that time, the Empress Dowager Wei did not interfere.

After Mu Chun's death, Sun Qingyao was depressed and frustrated, and was wined over by the young Emperor Tianshou. Later, Sun Qingyao played a powerful role in the northwest.

Later, Sun Qingyao was named Duke Xingguo, in charge of the defense of the Northwest.

When Princess Ning was married for the third time, she fell in love with Sun Qingyao.Sun Qingyao was also afraid that the master of high meritorious service would want to quit, and it happened that the son-in-law could not take power, so he married Ning Guo, quit the northwest, and returned to the capital to be the son-in-law, regardless of military affairs.

Because of his knowledge, Emperor Tianshou still let his younger brother Sun Qinglan take power in the northwest.

Emperor Tianshou originally intended for Jiulang to marry the daughter of Sun Qingyu and Princess Ningguo, who both loved like jewels, so he invisibly drew all the Sun family of the Northwest Army over.

In the Northwest Army, the Sun family is no worse than the Yang family.

But Emperor Tianshou thought about it, although Ningguo's young daughter can bring great benefits, but it is said that her temper is like Ningguo's, arrogant and unreasonable, hitting the younger one will definitely provoke the big one, and the two mothers are unreasonable together.

When Princess Ningguo was unreasonable, Emperor Tianshou couldn't stand it, so although Ningguo's youngest daughter was only a small county head, even Tianshoudi's little princess dared not mess with her in Beijing.

The emperor changed his mind.

His Jiulang also hurts like an eyeball, how can he be angry?

Besides, Jiulang's physical condition, especially men, don't know if he can get better. If he chooses Dingguo's daughter, [-]% of them will not be considerate. If he yells, Jiulang will become a joke in the mouth of others.

The background of the mother's family can bring benefits to the husband's family, but it is also the support of the woman. If Ningguo's niece disturbs the world, his family's Jiulang will definitely have a hard time.

Emperor Tianshou felt distressed when he thought about Jiulang's life.

But if it is Wang Xiang's young daughter, the situation will be much better.

The Wang family is a humble family with no power or foundation, so they have to rely on Jiulang, and they are concerned about their relatives. The girl is also smart and sensible, so no matter what the situation is, she will not be against Jiulang.

Emperor Tianshou planned very carefully for his son: "Father is running out of time, why don't you instruct the Ministry of Rites to start preparations now and get married during the hot filial piety period. Otherwise, you will have to observe filial piety for three years."

Mu Ci shook her head: "Father, I can't marry my uncle's cousin."

The uncle's daughter is his direct cousin, so she cannot get married because she is close.Even if he recovers, he doesn't like women. It's immoral and very hurtful to take a good girl to be his wife.

At that time, getting married will become a feud, and even relatives will not be able to do it.

Emperor Tianshou held Mu Ci's hand tightly: "Niu'er, you have to listen to your father's orders from your parents and matchmakers. Now is not the time to be stubborn. The best little girl is the one who is appointed by the king. Will like it... Or, you have to see her before making a decision?"

Mu Xi looked at the hopeful eyes of Emperor Tianshou, and couldn't bear to hurt his heart, so she softened her tone and showed weakness for the first time: "I need time, you know, don't force me, okay?"

Emperor Tianshou knew what Mu Ci meant, and with all kinds of self-blame and regret in his heart, he still said: "It will be fine!"

"That's all right!"

Emperor Tianshou rubbed the center of his brows, and tried to be firm: "Then make it up first? Wang Xiang's youngest daughter is also young, you can cultivate your relationship first, and then get married after two years."

Mu Ci knew that Emperor Tianshou's purpose in ordering this girl was to make his life go smoothly.

And in order to arrange all this, Emperor Tianshou even took poison to refresh himself.

Mu Ci is lying when she says she is not moved.

He held the hand of Emperor Tianshou and said emotionally: "Father, don't worry, I will get married, but I just hope that the person who will spend the rest of my life with me in the future will be chosen by myself, who will love me sincerely and share the same interests. Please Don't make a random decision, you said, let me love the person I love without compromise."

Emperor Tianshou: "..." There is no way to refute.

He has loved, knows what it feels like to love someone, and also knows the torture of being with someone who doesn't love.

Emperor Tianshou arranged the marriage, but he just thought that Xiao Jiulang would like the little girl from Wang Xiang's family, and hoped that Xiao Jiulang would be happy... He was finally defeated, no longer forced, and finally struggled: "Son, then you promise to the emperor, Try to get along with the little lady of Wang Xiang's family, she is a good child and the best candidate."

"Actually, I already have someone I like." Mu Ci said.

"Who?" The Emperor Tianshou quickly filtered out the girls Mu Ci had seen or heard.

"It can't be made public yet." Mu Ci didn't plan to come out now, so as not to irritate the emperor.

"Who is it? Even the emperor doesn't know?" He still couldn't remember who Jiulang, who had been in the palace all the time, would have his eyes on. Could it be that he met during the limited two outings?Emperor Tianshou thought about it, thought he had guessed the reason, and added: "If she is of low status, it doesn't matter if she is not worthy of being a concubine. Since you like her, you can accept her as a concubine."

"No, I will only have one partner, and there will be no third person."

"Huh?" The Emperor Tianshou had never heard of such a thing in his life.

"There is only one partner." Mu Ci emphasized.

Emperor Tianshou was stunned for a long time before asking: "Why?"

Mu Ci took it for granted: "One beloved is enough. I respect him, love him and feel sorry for him. How can I let someone who doesn't understand me block his eyes and poke his heart?"

Emperor Tianshou: "..." This reason is so powerful that I am speechless.