My prime minister has the final say

In a blink of an eye, it was the day when Ning Wang Xiao Yue and Yu Wang Xiao Yu sent the coffin of the late emperor to the imperial mausoleum and returned to Beijing.

Early in the morning, in Yugan Palace.

Xiao Xiazi ordered the palace servants to help the emperor tie his hair and get ready.

Xiao Yi looked at Qi Yang who was standing next to him, "You know, I have always been tired of dealing with the affairs between these brothers, except for the third brother and the fifth brother, the others are just perfunctory, since my father passed away, Since I ascended the throne, there has been no official..."

Qi Yang stretched out his hand and grabbed Xiao Yi's hand, which seemed to have no place to rest, and said in a calm voice: "Don't you still have to wait for them to return to Beijing to set up a family banquet? Why are you so nervous now?"

"This is above the court, so it's different, so I still need to pay more attention, don't I? Besides, the fourth brother, my father thought he was very capable before!"

"That's not the point, even if he is capable, he is not the one sitting on the throne, do you understand?" Qi Yang stared into Xiao Yi's eyes and said, "So, there is no need to feel anything at all."

These are nothing to Qi Yang, but about the information sent by the imperial tomb, it is necessary for him to think about it carefully. Xiao Yu and Xiao Yue have close contacts in the imperial tomb. If there are variables, then other considerations need to be made.

Xiao Yi noticed Qi Yang's mind wandering in a trance, and asked, "What are you thinking about, so absorbed in thinking?"

"It's nothing, but I just feel that since you feel that Xiao Yue is a little estranged, then just talk to Xiao Yu, and you have the same thing to say to them, so don't worry too much."

"Well, it seems quite reasonable." Xiao Yi agreed, he was a bit unfamiliar with his fourth brother Xiao Yue, but Xiao Yu was different.

Qi Yang has not been confirmed yet, so he can't be sure. The relationship between Xiao Yu and the Queen Mother has been quite close these years. If the Queen Mother hadn't given birth to the emperor's youngest son, the Queen Mother and the Xun family would have chosen Support Xiao Yu as emperor.

Moreover, the relationship between Xiao Yu and Xiao Yi these years is a little more intimate than that between other princes. Qi Yang understands very well that he can't just come up with uncertain speculations.

above the hall.

Xiao Yi sat on the dragon chair and looked at Qi Yang. In fact, he was not afraid of anything, but he just found it strange. Maybe he was used to hearing that he was above the imperial power. When I am on my own, I always feel very awkward.

Fortunately, there is Qi Yang.

At this time, Xiao Xiazi, who was standing beside Xiao Yi, called out loudly: "Chuan Ning Wang and Yu Wang have an audience."

Xiao Yue and Xiao Yu, who were waiting for the order outside the palace, walked in along the way.

Standing in the center of the golden hall, he stepped forward and bowed to the high-ranking person as a monarch and minister.

Xiao Yi said calmly: "Excuse me!"

Only then did Xiao Yue and Xiao Yu stand up, and then, Xiao Yue began to report on his work, clearly stating all the situation at the imperial tomb, and all the errands he took care of were listed in detail.

After everything that should be said clearly, Yang Chen, Minister of the Household Department, stood up and said, "Your Majesty, King Ning and King Yu handled this matter very safely, and I think I should reward you."

When Xiao Yi heard this, his eyes fell on Qi Yang.

Xiao Yue listened, and immediately said: "Your Majesty Yang is too serious, this matter should be done well, how can there be a reward for placing the coffin of the emperor?"

Xiao Yu also echoed at the side, "What the fourth brother said is true. At that time, the fourth brother proposed it on his own initiative, and it was definitely not for the need of reward today."

Qi Yang said slowly: "The emperor has already considered this level, so he has other preparations. As for Mr. Yang's proposal, don't use the wrong mind."

Xiao Yi opened his mouth and said, "I have ordered people to set up a family banquet in the imperial garden in the palace, and I have sent people to invite you, elder brothers, to thank the fourth and fifth brothers for their hard work."

Xiao Yue smiled lightly, "It's really wonderful. Speaking of which, if the emperor hadn't personally organized it, I'm afraid it would be difficult to sit and enjoy this banquet together. It seems that it is my honor to have this."

The deep meaning in these words can be understood by anyone with a heart. Indeed, the most taboo of the emperors of all dynasties should be their own brothers. Is almost from the 'rebellion'.

When Xiao Yi heard what they said, he agreed, "It's as long as the two brothers like it."

Xiao Yu showed a shallow smile, "As long as it is arranged by the emperor, how could you not like it?"

Xiao Yi looked at Xiao Yu, and felt a little relieved in his heart. All of a sudden, the court retreated and all the officials left. Only Xiao Yi, Qi Yang, Xiao Yue and Xiao Yu were left in the Golden Luan Hall.

In the end, the four of them slowly left the Golden Luan Hall and headed towards the Royal Garden.

At this moment, Xiao Xu, Xiao Rui, Xiao Ye, Xiao Jing, and Xiao Li are all waiting here in the imperial garden.

When they saw someone approaching, they stood up and greeted them.

Everyone first saluted Xiao Yi, and then the brothers greeted each other, it was really lively.

Xiao Xu looked at Xiao Yue, and said softly, "The fourth brother was the first to stand up and go to the imperial mausoleum, which is really admirable."

"Brother was joking, it's just a step ahead of the younger brother, we brothers, who would not be happy, originally only one prince was required to take charge of this matter, but the empress dowager specially asked the fifth younger brother to go with her. "Xiao Yue said very indifferently.

Xiao Rui listened to the conversation between the two of them, and he didn't care at all. To him, the most important things in this world are two things, beauty and good wine. At such a family banquet, beauty is not enough, but good wine But still not less.

Xiao Ye sensed his brother's intentions at a glance, and he really didn't care at all. That's okay, so the two brothers don't have to follow along to get involved in the battle for the emperor's power. He has never thought of it until now. The person on the throne will be Xiao Yi, maybe a carefree life is more suitable for him, but it just happens...

However, after thinking about it, it might not be a big deal to have Qi Yang by the emperor's side.

Seeing this, Xiao Rui didn't know how long they were going to talk, so he said: "This is thanks to the fourth and fifth younger brothers, why don't you just sit down and talk about it, what are you doing standing there? Your Majesty, what do you think?"

Seeing the look cast by his second elder brother, Xiao Yi felt goosebumps all over his body. He heard that although his second elder brother and third elder brother were born of the same mother, they had completely opposite temperaments. Brother, he has always liked to linger in brothels and fireworks, cynical.

Seeing this, Xiao Ye said directly to Xiao Rui: "Second brother, this is in the palace, you..."

"Since ancient times, the so-called true celebrities are self-sufficient. Third brother, as a human being, you should be more casual. You are too reserved, Mr. Prime Minister, what do you think?"

Qi Yang was surprised, this Xiao Rui would suddenly lead the words to him, and he was familiar with this Prince Rui, but he agreed, "What Prince Rui said is correct, but, often times, the bound things Too much and it’s hard not to be restrained.”

"That's all because the distracting thoughts in my heart are too selfish. Like me, good wine and beautiful women are enough!"

"Second brother, you talk drunk before you even drink!" Xiao Ye was a little nervous, after all, in such an occasion, it is not possible to talk nonsense casually, especially his second brother, who is naturally unrestrained, It's really frustrating.

Xiao Yi followed suit and said, "So, take your seat!"

Everyone followed behind Xiao Yi, and only after Xiao Yi sat down did they sit down in their respective positions.

But everyone could tell that there were several seats prepared beside it. Naturally, this was a family banquet, and of course everyone who should come should come.

The little eunuchs waiting outside called: Empress Dowager Empress, Empress Dowager Gui, Empress Dowager Shun, Empress Dowager Yin, Empress Dowager Yin arrived.

Everyone stood up again. These few people were all dignified existences in the late emperor's harem, not to mention they all gave birth to princes for the late emperor. After the late emperor passed away, they naturally stayed in the palace.

The empress dowager stood next to Xiao Yi, and then looked at the concubines, "The emperor set up a family banquet, and the younger sisters don't have to restrain themselves."

"Yes!" They all agreed, and sat down in the seats prepared for him next to them according to their identities.

Everyone sat down, and the empress dowager said directly to Xiao Yue and Xiao Yu: "This time, King Ning and King Yu have done a very good job. When the late emperor was alive, he said that King Ning was very talented. Now the posthumous emperor The matter was handled properly by a few of you, and I think the late Emperor will feel relieved when he is under the Nine Springs."

Xiao Yue and Xiao Yu got up and bowed, and responded, "The mother's words are serious, this is what my son should do."

Concubine Chen Gui smiled indifferently, "Sister Empress Dowager, everyone should do well for the sake of the late emperor, not to mention that Xiao Yue is the son of the late emperor, this should have been done, but the rules have always been like this, if not, everyone here must Prince, you will all go to the imperial mausoleum."

Everyone responded in unison, the Empress Dowager glanced at Chen Guitai Concubine, and frowned slightly.

Suddenly, Concubine Shun, who was sitting at the side, said unhurriedly, "Isn't this a family banquet set up by the emperor today? I don't know, the prime minister is here too!"

Just as Xiao Yi was about to speak, Xiao Rui picked up a glass of wine, drank it all in one gulp, and said, "Ms. Concubine Shun, when my father was alive, I said that our Xiao family and the Qi family are originally one family. It was like this from the beginning, did I remember wrongly? Do you think so, Queen Mother?"

Concubine Yin glared at her son when she heard her son say this.

The Empress Dowager's eyes shifted, and she faced Qi Yang. Since the incident with Xun Xin, the Empress Dowager Xun knew very well that if she wants to stabilize these things, she should cooperate firmly. Continuing, the Xun family has strength, but if they want to be separated to compete with the Qi family, then if they fight against others, they will probably appear a little powerless.

"The Ai family thinks it is very true. The first emperor has always asked Qi Yang to teach the emperor. Now that Qi Yang is the emperor's assistant minister, it is normal to attend the family banquet. Don't be surprised."