Queen's Road in the Red House

Sure enough, Xin Hongcheng kowtowed and said, "Please grandpa, grandma, father, queen, and queen to listen to my confession."

The Supreme Emperor nodded and said: "Associating with courtiers and taking bribes privately, Cheng'er, this is not a small crime, I must punish you, and you will change from now on."

This is a bit heavy.

Emperor Xuanhe lowered his eyes: "Father, Cheng'er was brought up by his son alone. Some children have temper, and they will definitely teach them well when they go back."

The Supreme Emperor smiled when he saw this: "You don't need to protect yourself, would you beat and scold your own grandson? But ask him why, the children are good children if they change."

This dynasty has grandchildren but not sons. The Supreme Emperor is strict with his sons, but he treats his grandchildren equally and is more lenient. He also likes to hear his grandsons call him his dear grandpa every day.

Xin Hongcheng obediently said: "Grandpa Huihuang, the fifth brother is a few years older than our brothers, and now he is just ten years old. In the past, he was not in a hurry to find a companion to study in the palace, but now that he is in the palace, the prince will naturally have to accompany him. But father The emperor has a lot of opportunities, so I just want to relieve my father's worries."

He lowered his head and used his best acting skills to play the shy grandson who knew his mistakes: "As for recommending Jia Baoyu, my grandson has selfish motives and was honored by the Jia family. But he was not chosen randomly. Jia Baoyu came from an honorable background. Guofu is also the son of Xungui, the son dare not delay the fifth younger brother."

The eldest prince couldn't bear it any longer, and immediately interrupted him: "Fourth brother opened his eyes and told nonsense! Jia Baoyu's homework is very poor, and the master has beaten him many times. How can such a person not delay fifth brother!"

What Xin Hongcheng waited for was him to jump out - the eldest prince has a quick temper and a high voice, as always.

Usually it can be said to be hearty, but it is a bit abrupt in the quiet imperial court.

Xin Hongcheng put on a surprised face: "Brother, how can you roar loudly in front of the emperor's grandpa and grandma?"

First Prince: ...

The second prince looked down at his toes, with a smile on the corner of his lips: It really is the fourth brother.

Xin Hongcheng continued to say to the Supreme Emperor: "Grandpa, Jia Baoyu's homework is not outstanding, but others are impeccable, gentle and kind, and pure in nature. To be honest, my grandson, the fifth younger brother's homework is really not good. If you find someone Wouldn't it be more sad for the fifth younger brother to read with an excellent companion? It might as well be compatible with Jia Baoyu."

He kowtowed again: "Grandson dare not lie, Grandpa Huang has met Jia Baoyu."

At this moment, he was extremely thankful that Jia Baoyu was an embroidered pillow: the appearance was really good.What's more, Jia Baoyu was also polite when facing the royal dignitaries. For example, the King of Beijing praised him for his excellence.

The Supreme Emperor remembered that the fifth prince brought Jia Baoyu to visit that day, he was a handsome and intelligent child, so he nodded to Xin Hongcheng's words.

After all, he had a better impression of Jia Baoyu in it.

Jia's mother once said that among these children and grandchildren, only Jia Baoyu is like his grandfather Jia Daishan.Because of this, when the Supreme Emperor saw Jia Baoyu, he thought of his old beloved minister and loved him very much.

The dissatisfaction with Xin Hongcheng's mistakes also disappeared a lot.

If Xin Hongcheng was punished for opening the back door, wouldn't the Jia family be punished for leaving the back door?The Taishanghuang never thought of punishing the fourth prince severely from the beginning to the end.

Now that they are still young, they can still be treated as a mistake.Afterwards, when he went out of the palace to open the mansion to receive an errand, the contacts between the courtiers and the prince could not be said to be every day, and they could not be fined.

Therefore, the Taishanghuang only took a few more words of instruction before picking it up high and putting it down gently.

The Empress Dowager said kindly: "My good boy, get up, don't kneel down if your clothes are thin at this time of year."

The Empress Dowager is the successor of the Empress Dowager, born noble, with nothing to do under her knees, and all the children in the palace are not related to her by blood, so she treats all people equally, never favoring any one, and is kind to all of them.

The Supreme Emperor also respected and loved her very much.

As soon as she opened her mouth, Xin Hongcheng immediately got up on the pole.

The eldest prince's eyes were red with anger, but after he spoke just now, he was glared at by the emperor, so he dare not speak now.

On the other hand, the second prince didn't show any disappointment on his face, instead he came to help Hongcheng in a very friendly manner, and said: "Fourth brother, we will change everything in the future, the emperor and father both know that you are nothing more than a naughty one." , but outsiders often misunderstand that you make friends with military generals, make friends with the party, and put people around your brothers to win you over. Isn't it a grievance for you to bear this notoriety for nothing?"

Xin Hongcheng: Heh, the master is here.

The First Prince actually didn't complain much, it was just that he was foolishly used as a gun.A real gunslinger is here waiting to hit the nail on the head.

Listen, Jia Baoyu became friends with military generals, and even tampered with the prince next to him. If these serious crimes were deducted, even if nothing happened today, the seeds of doubt would be planted in the hearts of the Supreme Emperor and the Emperor.In the future, even if he has normal contacts with ministers, he can still be charged as a crime.

Killing and punishing one's heart, that's all.

So Xin Hongcheng also laughed: "Second brother is considerate of me. If someone deliberately speaks ill of me and ruins my reputation, I will push it to my second brother to solve it for me."

"After all, my mother's mother's family, Changyuan Hou's Mansion, is far away in Guangdong and Guangxi. It's not like the second brother's mother's family, Xu's family, is now in the capital. I can't control people outside, but my second brother can. From then on, my reputation depends on my second brother. elder brother!"

The second prince's gaze sank slightly.

Everyone here is the best of the best, and no one can understand the meaning of these words.

It's nothing for the fourth prince to make friends with Jia's family, after all, the Ningrong and Rongfu have only old favors and no real power, so the fourth prince can only get some money.But the second prince is different. Ever since the emperor ascended the throne, the Xu family has been in Beijing. In the past two months, they have held wine and entertained guests in Beijing. This is the real way to make friends with courtiers.

The Supreme Emperor also understands that no one is a saint. Seeing that he has a concubine and prince in his family, he naturally rushes to manage and flatter him.

The families of the eldest prince and the second prince's mother were all bustling in Beijing, so it was inevitable to make plans.

It's just that when Xin Hongcheng said this, the emperor's anger disappeared: That's right, this child can't be trusted by anyone, only himself, even if he did something wrong, he can't be beaten to death with a stick, just teach him well.

So he became more gentle: "Cheng'er, tell Grandpa Huang the truth, what are you doing with these shops? You are a prince, and your eyes should not be on money."

Xin Hongcheng bowed his head: What is the prince, the emperor is still short of money.

In this world, power and wealth are indispensable, power can suppress people, and wealth can employ people.

Xin Hongcheng seemed to be in a dilemma for a while, and then he said: "It turned out that I was sloppy in archery learning in the palace, but now I am in the palace. I beg my father..."

He seemed ashamed that he couldn't finish his sentence, so he stopped.

It's just that the words are exhausted, and the giants will understand.

The first prince and the second prince wanted horses, and they were all bought by their mother's family. The third prince was weak and never practiced archery.As the fourth prince, Xin Hongcheng is a direct descendant, if the horse is not as good as his elder brother, he must feel ashamed.

But he used to be the son of the prince's mansion, he had only been in the palace for half a year, and he must have spent money everywhere, presumably he didn't have enough money.

Not to mention that Taishang Huang slightly softened his heart, the emperor was even more sour and bitter.Sure enough, he forgot about this matter, seeing the big from the small, how much suffering this poor child has suffered, all because of not having a mother.If the Zhong family is still there, the Marquis of Changyuan's mansion will be the Cheng'en Duke's mansion, and someone will come to Beijing to help him.

How can it be like today, if you want a good horse, you have to figure it out yourself!

Eunuch Qin didn't even need to look at it to know that the emperor began to miss Zhong again.

And as someone who knew the inside story, Eunuch Qin was very upset for the eldest prince and the second prince.

The two princes didn't know that they were suing the emperor!

The empress dowager wiped her eyes with a handkerchief, waved her hand, and said softly, "Cheng'er, come here, will the emperor's grandmother give you a horse?"

As soon as this remark came out, the eldest prince and the second prince gritted their teeth openly and secretly: Xin Hongcheng has turned the tables in this round.

What's wrong with no mother!Xin Hongcheng has almost taken over the whole father these years!Who knows their grievances.

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After the princes dispersed, the Supreme Emperor stayed behind.

The Queen Mother also wisely took the Queen away.

"The Jia family has taken over the property of the Lin family. I know that you are somewhat dissatisfied with their family." The Supreme Emperor cut to the chase.

The emperor was able to give birth to a son like Xin Hongcheng, and he was not bad at acting.What's more, he has been the son of an iron-blooded emperor for more than 30 years, and he can be crowned king smoothly.

The emperor showed a little annoyance: "Since the father asked, the son just said it straight. Whichever noble family this matter falls on, it is the same way, and will not hand over all the wealth to the court. But Jia's appetite is getting bigger, 1 taels, father, Rongguo Mansion reported 1 taels to the household department! Are they stupid sons?"

The Supreme Emperor snorted: "Okay, I know, they are greedy. But Jia Daishan saved my life back then. With a little money, I will not punish the Jia family. What's more, their family's descendants are dying, and none of them are like Jia Daishan. I want to reward them." Even the official position can’t be rewarded, it’s just a little money, let them go.”

The emperor's breath stagnates: "My son knows."

Obviously still a little stuffy.

The Supreme Emperor's eyes were piercing, not at all like an old man in his 60s: "You can't rub the sand in your eyes when you first ascended the throne. But you must know that to be an emperor is actually to be a family member. You have to open your eyes and close your eyes for many things, so that the courtiers have room to breathe. .”

Not crazy, not deaf, not a family member.

The emperor thought about it for a while, and then he solemnly accepted the instruction.

The Supreme Emperor was satisfied when he saw this.

He turned around and touched the treasured sword hanging on the wall—this was what he used when he went out to fight.He couldn't help but think of Jia Daishan and those military careers.

The Supreme Emperor sighed: "Originally, I wanted to give their family some kindness, but I heard from Concubine Zhen Gui that there is a daughter in her family who has been in the harem for ten years, and she is still a female official in front of the Queen Mother. I looked at her talent and appearance. Outstanding, I just want to be a concubine for you, and it can be regarded as a face for their family."

The emperor has heard about this matter for a long time, and it is not surprising.

Only the Supreme Emperor continued: "But now that Jia Baoyu has come in as a companion, it is considered their dignity. As for the girl from the Jia family, you can figure it out. If you like it, if you like it, if you don't like it, reward it and send it out. Tell her Get married."

This can be regarded as a concession from the Supreme Emperor.

The emperor quickly responded: "Thank you for your understanding, father, my son knows."

Thinking of what happened just now, the Supreme Emperor couldn't help laughing and scolding: "That kid Cheng'er is really spoiling you, you're merciless in exposing his second brother's faults in person."

The emperor also laughed: "Father doesn't know, the child dares to talk back to me, let alone Hong Yuan, brother" paused: "What's more, Hong Yuan bullied his younger brother first, and what he said was not pleasant!"

The Supreme Emperor pointed at him: "It's also because you are a little partial to your son-in-law. It's fine in the palace. Now that you are a prince, if you don't show bias towards your sons, you should consider teaching them."

In the future, a prince will be born here.If you prefer more than others, you will inevitably suffer from the disaster of brothers fighting against each other.

The emperor didn't dare to answer back, so he nodded in agreement.

I don't think so in my heart.

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Outside the hall, Xin Hongcheng stopped and rubbed his knees.

The first prince gave him a fierce look and left long ago, only the second prince was waiting at the side.

Xin Hongyuan's figure was tall and straight, his face was clear and handsome, and his slightly raised fox eyes made his brows more lively.

"Fourth brother, does it hurt?" He smiled.

Xin Hongcheng stood up straight and smiled too.

He was born very much like the emperor, with handsome eyebrows and deep and narrow pupils, staring at others like a young leopard that has just grown up, full of aggressiveness.

"Second brother, thank you for what happened today."

I didn't hear this thank you, but it was full of threats.

The second prince turned a deaf ear to it, but said with a gentle smile: "Our own brothers, don't need to say more. I have good medicinal wine, and I will ask someone to bring it to you later, and smear your knees. What happened today is that the brothers talk too much, you Don't take it personally.

We are also afraid that you will go astray and you will see your father as a sin in the future.I'm afraid it's not good to ask the courtiers to expose it, so it's better for our own family to talk about it. "

The second prince has always been able to say that the dead are alive, if it were the eldest prince, he might still be moved by him now.

Xin Hongcheng didn't bother to say any more, and waved his hand: "Keep the medicinal wine for yourself, it will definitely be useful to you."

Rao the second prince, who was unmoved by wind and rain, couldn't help being slightly taken aback.