The identity of the direct son - Xu I's prosperous world

Concubine Shao knew that Ji Heng lived in Lanzhi Tower, the emperor's bedroom. She actually wanted to see Ji Heng, but the emperor had no such intention. She lived in Henglan Palace for two days, and returned to the palace on the third day go.

The imperial palace is vast and beautiful, but it is just a huge cage. When Concubine Shao entered the palace, she sat in the sedan chair and slightly raised the curtain of the sedan chair to look out. This is actually a very unruly behavior, but she wanted to see it this way Look, there is a high palace wall outside, blocking all sightlines, the palace people following the sedan chair looked solemn, and walked forward in an orderly manner, towards the end of the palace road.

Concubine Shao sighed in her heart. In fact, she was a person with no free thoughts. She grew up in the deep house of the Hou Mansion since she was a child. Even when she went to the temple to offer incense, she met very few people, and even fewer men. When she entered the palace, her first thought was to gain the emperor's favor. Every woman probably has such A dream of getting the love of her husband, she also fell into this dream, but she quickly saw the reality, not to mention the fact that the emperor likes men to look at Ji Heng, it is the emperor who treats the empress, the empress dowager, and the virtuous The concubine's methods and so on are actually scaring her, so she has no other thoughts, as long as she grows old safely in this palace wall, the Shao family is also a mediocre family, not considered favored by the emperor. , but it's not very promising. Concubine Shao Gui still has some eyesight. The women who stay in this deep palace can be promoted safely like her. A Mingjun knows people well, and a family has strict rules and regulations, which cannot last long unless they strictly manage the clansmen, so that they can't last long. Therefore, every time they see their family members, she will advise them. Maybe the emperor thinks that she manages the harem well, so he will It's okay to treat her, except that she doesn't have any love, but in other things, she respects her quite a bit, not to mention that when something happened to the empress Zhao's family, the emperor did not punish Xining Hou Shao's family with anger, and recently promoted her The two useful brothers in her clan, these are enough for Concubine Shao to be grateful to the emperor and understand her position.

Although Concubine Shao is indeed very aware of her position and knowledge of current affairs, she still wants to see for herself what kind of man she is, who is so obsessed with the emperor with a heart of stone.

On the tenth day of September, the third prince, Yang Xin'er, had been fully two months old, and the emperor held a small banquet in the Henglan Palace. He only invited Yang Xin'er's grandparents, and his cousin Yang Qinzhi.

Old Master Ji bought Yang Xiner a full moon gift when Yang Xiner was full moon. This time, he couldn't come empty-handed for two months, so he personally made a small wooden horse to ride, and brought some gold and silverware with him. Come to Henglan Palace, but the little wooden horse Yang Xin'er can't use it naturally, so he took advantage of his brother Yang Qi'er. Yang Qi'er is more than two years old and will be three years old. She likes to run around and is full of curiosity about the whole world, so she got this Trojan horse, just want to have fun.

It wasn't particularly cold in September. The emperor and Ji Heng cared about Yang Qinzhi's health, asked the imperial physician to take the Ping An pulse for him on time, and used other methods to recuperate his body. At this time, his health was not so bad that he didn't want to Going out, so he went out early in the morning on the tenth day of the Lunar New Year, and came to the Henglan Palace. The gift he brought to Yang Xiner was a guqin. Of course it was not a guqin for Yang Xiner, but he was going to play a few songs for celebration and blessing. That's all.

He felt that he had gotten up early, but he didn't expect that when he arrived at the Henglan Palace and was taken to the Jiayu Tower in Yutang Garden next to Lanzhi Tower, Mrs. Ji and Mrs. Xu were already there, and Yang Qi'er was already there. He was already playing with the wooden horse, and Ji Heng was sitting beside him. Even the lord Yang Xiner was there, but the emperor was not there.

Mrs. Xu knew Yang Qinzhi's identity. After Ji Heng's whispered point, the old master Ji also knew Yang Qinzhi's identity. Yang Qinzhi's identity is very sensitive, but the emperor did not mention it, and everyone who knew the secret knew about it. Buried in my heart.

After everyone saw the ceremony, Ji Heng invited Yang Qinzhi to sit down. Yang Qinzhi didn't expect to have the energy to go and see Yang Xiner, and he didn't want to just sit down like that. Seeing Yang Xiner in the shaker, Yang Qinzhi was very surprised and said "Junqing, His Royal Highness the Third Prince really looks more like you the longer he grows. It looks like that white and tender red steamed bun, which makes people want to take a bite."

This day happened to be a ten-day holiday. The emperor came directly after dealing with political affairs for a while, and no one was asked to sing a salute. The palace people knelt down to salute silently. He came, so Yang Qinzhi's words were heard in his ears.

The emperor said, "If you want to eat steamed buns, I will reward you with five hundred steamed buns for you to eat."

Only the people in the room knew that the emperor had come in, and all their eyes turned to Yang Xin'er. Everyone stood up and saluted. The emperor said with a smile on his face, "Family, don't be so polite, just sit down."

After he sat down on the chair next to Ji Heng, everyone sat down, and Yang Qier said to the emperor at this moment, "Daddy, look, horse."

The emperor had already seen the wooden horse he was riding on. The design of the wooden horse was exquisite, and it could be moved by a person riding on it. Yang Qier had a great time playing, and the emperor said, "Well, not bad. When you grow up, I will Give you a real horse to ride."

As he said this, he turned to Ji Heng and asked, "If you come to this building like this, you will be fine."

Ji Heng has been bored in the Lanzhi Building for two months. Because he wanted to take care of his health, the emperor insisted that he not allow him to go out of the building. On this day, because Ji Heng proposed to come to Jiayu Building to entertain his family and celebrate Yang Xiner's two The ceremony of the moon, the emperor saw that Ji Heng really wanted to leave the Lanzhi Tower, so he agreed.

Ji Heng said, "Although it is late autumn and the flowers in the garden are withered and the trees have fallen leaves, there are still evening chrysanthemums in bloom. Even the autumn wind blows and I feel refreshed. I feel much better when I come here. , nothing will happen."

The emperor stared at him tenderly, smiled, and said in a low voice, "You blame me for keeping you locked up in Lanzhi Tower."

Ji Heng didn't answer, but quickly changed the subject and said, "Xin'er is two months old today, but this little guy only knows how to sleep and doesn't even open his eyes."

When the emperor and Ji Heng are together, most of the time, they can automatically block all outsiders around them, and involuntarily enter the affectionate mode. Xu is used to seeing it, but it still feels awkward after all, and the old master Ji and Yang Qinzhi are not used to it. Yes, there will be some awkwardness in my heart anyway, especially Lord Ji, as a serious minister, it is really embarrassing for him to face the emperor's ignorance of etiquette.

If his other son-in-law talked to his daughter so tenderly in front of him, he might have to give him a roundabout lesson.

But in front of him is His Majesty the Emperor, so he can only act as a big lamp and candle. Fortunately, Ji Heng is a serious and self-restraining person, and he will not talk privately with the Emperor in public. Change the subject immediately.

And the emperor was interrupted by his son and Ji Heng, and also put aside Yang Qinzhi's words that he wanted to bite Ji Heng.

Although the emperor's family banquet did not invite many people, it was also very lively.

The Orchestra Department specially prepared a program. After some music and dancing that made Yang Qi'er very happy, Yang Qinzhi stood up and saluted and said, "Your Majesty, Caomin has prepared a few songs for His Highness the Third Prince, and I just present them here. Congratulations to His Highness the Third Prince." The gift of the two moons."

The emperor said, "So, let's offer it."

Ji Heng also smiled at him, "San Gong is everyone who plays the piano, I'm waiting for this to be a blessing to my ears."

Yang Qinzhi said conveniently, "Xiao Ke is making a fool of himself."

This made people put up their special piano, and then sat down and started tuning. Yang Qier sat on the chair next to Ji Heng, and in front of Ji Heng was the rocking bed on which Yang Xiner slept. Under such music and dancing, Yang Xiner was able to sleep as soundly as Mount Tai. Taking advantage of everyone not paying attention, Yang Qier climbed down from the chair and lay down beside Yang Xiner's rocking bed. She reached out and gently touched her younger brother's face. mouth, Yang Qier touched his tender red mouth with her fingers, and he sucked it in one mouthful. Yang Qier looked at him happily, and Yang Xiner lazily opened his eyes slowly. His eyes were very black and bright, and then As the facial features opened up, the double eyelids that were originally inner double were slowly turning outward, and the eyelashes that Ji Heng thought had no eyelashes also appeared, just like that, his eyes stared at Yang Qi'er, who was about to climb onto the shaker As soon as he kissed his younger brother, Ji Heng immediately hugged him by the waist, and carried him into his arms. Yang Qier's fingers were covered with the saliva sucked out by his younger brother. He smiled and said to Ji Heng, "Father, brother eat My fingers are not good."

Ji Heng stared at Yang Xiner in front of him. Yang Xiner had already woken up and was putting his finger into his mouth. He quickly took his finger away. Yang Xiner was dissatisfied and pursed his mouth. cry.

Below, Yang Qinzhi has already started playing the piano. Yang Qier, who was about to reach out to pinch his younger brother, was instantly attracted by the sound of his piano. Yang Qier raised his head and looked at Yang Qinzhi who was sitting on the sidelines. His eyebrows are delicate, his temperament is calm and elegant, and with his fingers, the sound of the piano flows out...

Yang Qi'er was stunned for a moment, and even Yang Xin'er, who had been pouting, seemed to listen carefully to his piano sound.

The sound of the piano is the voice of the heart. Yang Qinzhi's piano sound is gentle like a spring breeze, its atmosphere is like an eagle hovering in the sky, and its tranquility is like the fragrance and mist of a Buddhist temple... His piano skills are not so superb, but he can surpass others. The feeling that can't be expressed, when the song is over, even the emperor directly said, "The sound of the zither is wonderful, and it should be rewarded."

Yang Qinzhi raised his head slightly and took a look at everyone, but he didn't stand up to thank him in a down-to-earth manner as usual, but plucked the strings and started the second song.

Yang Qi'er didn't make trouble at all after that. After Yang Qinzhi finished playing, he climbed down from Ji Heng's body like a sloth, and then walked to Yang Qinzhi's side, hugged his leg, eyes Looking at him brightly, "Me too."

Yang Qinzhi reached out and touched his tender face, "What does Your Highness want?"

Yang Qi'er hugged him tightly, "I want Qin."

He knew that Yang Qinzhi was playing the qin, and Yang Qinzhi hugged him with a smile, very intimately, "The Caomin gave this qin to His Highness."

Yang Qi'er was very clever, and immediately said, "No, I want you to play the piano."

Yang Qinzhi laughed even more, and said in a low voice, "Caomin is not a luthier."

Yang Qi'er just looked at him, and didn't even look back to ask the emperor and Ji Heng for help, but just clung to him.

After this day, Yang Qi'er was dependent on Yang Qinzhi, so Ji Heng had no choice but to apologize to Yang Qinzhi, "Qi'er is always so naughty, sorry for your trouble, but don't worry, he will forget about it tomorrow."

Yang Qinzhi said to him, "His Royal Highness is so smart and cute. I like him very much. It's okay. Instead, I ask Junqing to say something nice to the emperor, so that he must never reward me with five hundred white flour steamed buns."

These words made Ji Heng laugh out loud, and said, "If the emperor doesn't reward you, I will also thank you for five hundred white flour steamed buns."

After speaking, he asked Yang Qi'er again, "My dear son, do you think so?"

Yang Qier naturally vented out of the same nostrils as his father, "Exactly."

So on the second day after Yang Qinzhi returned to the mansion, he was really rewarded with [-] white flour steamed buns, and it took two cars to load them. He had to take them to the Chenghuang Temple for alms.

Yang Qi'er had completely remembered Yang Qinzhi, and asked Ji Heng many times afterwards, "Where is the third son?"

Ji Heng couldn't correct his address either, so he just said, "He's not a luthier, so you have to worry about what he does."

Yang Qi'er looked at Ji Heng aggrievedly, and Ji Heng said, "When you are four years old, let Taifu Song come to be your prince's teacher. Don't think about being a musician all day long."

From then on, Yang Qi'er remembered that Song Taifu was a devil-like figure.

In October, the emperor summoned Xu Xuan. After all, Xu Xuan was the emperor's companion. The emperor's feelings for him were different from those of ordinary ministers. After talking with him for an afternoon, the next day, the emperor summoned Xu Zhen, the governor of Guangdong and Guangxi. He returned to Beijing, and sent Xu Tiehu's army to Guangdong as Yang Qinzhi guessed.

In fact, it is not difficult to guess that the emperor will send Xu Tiehu to Guangdong. The Xu family is an old-fashioned duke's mansion, and it is hereditary. The minimum is three to five million taels, and the more is difficult to calculate. These are enough for the Xu family to buy off the relationship. Besides, the Xu family does not buy the relationship. Even such a large piece of meat pie has made many people attached to the Xu family. Going to share a piece of the pie, the Xu family actually knew the emperor's taboo, so no one can criticize their performance in the capital, but the behavior in Guangdong and Guangxi made the emperor dissatisfied. It has been rectified, but because there are too many vassals, it is difficult to rectify, so it has come to the present step by step.

Except for Xu Tiehu, other emperors would doubt whether they had any connection with the Xu family in the army that was close to Guangdong, so sending Xu Tiehu to Guangdong was easy to figure out.

The emperor had seen Yang Qinzhi so many times, and he knew that Yang Qinzhi had no ambitions, and he didn't care about his dead family members at all. Now he was only thinking about Xu Tiehu, and Xu Tiehu listened to Yang Qinzhi very much. As long as Yang Qinzhi was in the hands of the emperor in Beijing, The emperor was not afraid that Xu Tiehu would rebel.

It would be best to use Xu Tiehu's power to replace the Xu family's power.

Ji Heng would not ask the emperor what Xu Xuan said to the emperor that afternoon, but after seeing that the emperor was not in a bad mood, he knew that Xu Xuan must be very knowledgeable about current affairs.

The emperor's imperial edict came to Guangzhou, but Xu Zhen procrastinated, and he didn't return to the capital until December.

As soon as he returned to Beijing, he went to the Henglan Palace to meet the emperor without returning home first.

With the Xu family aware of current affairs, the emperor just handed over the title of Duke Pingguo of the Xu family to Xu Xuan in the coming year. For the sake of recuperating from his injuries, he was resigned from his post to recuperate from his injuries.

It was in December of this year, not long after Xu Zhen returned to Beijing, the old Duke Ping of the Xu family passed away in the villa. Not long after, the concubine Xu of the Xu family also died of illness. Lao Ping Guogong was extremely mournful, and Concubine Xu was also given a posthumous title after her death, and was buried in the concubine's cemetery.

The Xu family had to observe the funeral because of the death of Lao Ping Guogong, and since then it has really been quiet for a while.

The 17th year of Zhaoyuan came, and the first major event after the new year was the emperor's request to build the Queen's Mausoleum next to his own. As a result, there was a fierce discussion in the court. The emperor obviously didn't like Queen Zhao, and Queen Zhao finally He died after being deprived of his posthumous position. He was not qualified to be buried as a queen at all. Now that the emperor has no queen, why would he build a posthumous mausoleum next to the imperial mausoleum? To be a queen, but as soon as this idea was brought up, a lot of people immediately refuted it. Concubine Shao lived in the palace, and the emperor lived in the Henglan Palace. The emperor would only go back to the palace except for special days. No meeting, he has no feelings for Concubine Shao at all, that's why he won't wantonly build the Queen's Mausoleum next to the Emperor's Tomb for her, and he won't even mention her as Queen. If the Emperor doesn't mention her as Queen, who will he mention as Queen? ?

The emperor was going to nominate whom to be the empress, he must have known it well, so he let the mausoleum be repaired.

The ministers all know this truth, but who is the emperor trying to mention?

The biological mother of His Highness the Crown Prince and the Third Prince?The concubine daughter of the Xu family?

When everyone thought about it, they thought it was impossible. Firstly, this girl was too low-born, so she was not qualified to be a queen. Second, the emperor doted on Ji Heng, and his favor never faded. He even brought him by his side during the New Year's Day ceremony. How could the emperor Under such circumstances, it is impossible to make a woman who will threaten Ji Heng as queen?

Speaking of this, several ministers who were whispering in the small room of the Imperial Academy were stunned for a moment.

"During the New Year's Day ceremony, the emperor asked Lord Xiao Ji to stay by his side all the time."

In fact, in the previous dynasty, when there was no queen, the ministers who were valued by the emperor accompanied the emperor to offer sacrifices. Because of this, the ministers did not respond to this matter before. At this time, someone said, "If there is a queen, it should be the queen." do this."

Everyone looked at each other, and then someone whispered, "Does the emperor want to have a male queen?"

"The folks have been advocating this matter all the time, even saying that the male queen is coming out, He Qinghaiyan. Isn't it just referring to Master Xiao Ji's suppression of the Southeast pirates?"

"Before when the book "Biography of Qing Qing" was published by the people, someone reported the matter to the emperor and wanted to ban the book, but the emperor did not say anything. Now the biography of Qing Qing has been published and printed several times among the people."

"I've read that book too. Except that Mr. Xiao Ji is a man, the rest is the story between Mr. Xiao Ji and the emperor. It's really insulting. I don't know if the emperor has read it. It's spread among the people, I really don't know what the emperor is thinking."

Someone laughed inwardly and said, "Maybe the emperor really hopes that the beautiful Ji Heng can turn into a man and a daughter." After all, he didn't dare to say it out of his mouth, and then thought, maybe we can try what the emperor is thinking, if The emperor really wants to make Ji Heng the queen, this is a good opportunity to win the emperor's favor.