Difficult for a son-in-law

How does it feel for a white-haired person to send a black-haired person?

Ordinary people don't know that Feng Jingqian just let out a sigh when he lost two sons in just one month.

Feng Jingqian asked Ruan Hongfei, "Does Hongfei have any heirs?"

Ruan Hongfei sighed, "I saw the first emperor, the emperor and the prince, how dare I leave an heir."

"Hongfei hated the Feng family's blood, so it is understandable for him not to leave an heir." Feng Jing said dryly, "Being a king and an emperor, so to enjoy the great wealth in the world, it is natural to endure what ordinary people can't bear. When I was the prince, No matter how you fight, you will never forget it in your life. At that time, I knew that this day would come, and I don’t blame Hongfei, my sons will have this fight sooner or later.”

"Over the years, there have been many brilliant and talented emperors in history. As fathers, they naturally want to keep all their children and grandchildren," Feng Jing said dryly, "However, I have discovered a rule. Since the emperor obtained through fighting, the reigning The emperor is generally not too stupid. Or it is hard to come by, so we should cherish it. On the contrary, the king of Taiping is easy to do, but hard to be brilliant."

Without a heart made of black iron, one cannot be an emperor. Feng Jingqian looked at Ruan Hongfei and shook his head, "Hongfei is stunningly talented, but he is not an emperor."

Ruan Hongfei smiled coldly, "I don't care too much."

"Naturally." Feng Jingqian agreed, and asked, "Does Hongfei still remember Zimin?"

Ruan Hongfei sighed, "I have taught him for a long time, so I naturally remember it. I heard that he is now on good terms with the son, and the two are already Fengfeng and Ming."

Feng Jinggan raised his eyebrows and said in surprise, "Zi Min has always been cautious, but I don't know how he can respond to Ming Zhan? It seems that he is quite jealous of you." He said to Ruan Hongfei, "He thinks he can't do you, if you If you shoot him, he won't blame you."

"What a silly boy, I never blamed him." Ruan Hongfei shook his head with a slight smile, and sighed, "Zi Min has never been able to control the general situation. He is careful and thinks a lot. The word Min fits his temperament."

Feng Jing was relieved by Ruan Hongfei's words, "It would be great if you let him go."

"The emperor is affectionate and righteous to Zimin?"

"I watched Zimin grow up." Feng Jingqian did not hesitate to say, "Although he is a bit soft-hearted and overly cautious, he is a rare capable minister. I will leave it to the new king in the future and be a worthy minister. , not to blame for his talent and learning.”

Feng Jingqian is really a born son of an emperor, his son is about to die, and he is still here to worry about the new king.

Following the death of the fifth prince, a strange period of tranquility appeared in the imperial capital.

Due to material issues, Feng Minglan only dealt with the affairs of the court in An Ansheng. When Ming Zhan proposed to call Pingyanghou back to the court, Feng Minglan did not object, but she insisted that Lin Chunfeng's father, Lin Ye, should succeed Pingyanghou to preside over the Northwest. big picture.

Although many courtiers objected to this, Feng Minglan had no choice but to go his own way. During the period, a minister asked Ming Zhan, "His Royal Highness has always been a hero, what does His Royal Highness think about this?" It was time to ask Ming Zhan for his opinion on the military and state affairs of the imperial capital. In the past, Fang Zhennan Wangfu was as strong as guarding against thieves.

Annoyance appeared on Feng Minglan's face, and Ming Zhan said indifferently, "I don't know much about the imperial capital, so I don't want to speak nonsense." I didn't intend to withdraw.It's just that the center of power is in the imperial capital, not in the northwest.

Marquis Pingyang has been in business for many years, and the forestry industry has gone for ten days and a half months to consume the power of Marquis Pingyang. This is simply daydreaming!

At such a critical moment, Feng Minglan did not integrate his manpower into the imperial capital and wait to seize power. Instead, he set his sights on the open northwest of eight hundred miles away. It's done.

Ming Zhan's walking is very special, young people usually can't avoid jumping off, but Ming Zhan walks like an old man, slowly, slowly, because he walks slowly, the courtiers are not in a hurry to rush in front of him, this is not right for the town Is His Royal Highness Nanwang disrespectful?

He Yu held an umbrella for Ming Zhan in the back, because he was afraid of getting sunburned.

Because Ming Zhan is often laughed at for being ugly, he is actually quite satisfied with his appearance when he looks in the mirror. Although he is not all-powerful, he is still a handsome guy.However, he was ridiculed a lot, and he cared a lot about his appearance.

There is an old saying that one white covers nine ugliness, and Ming Zhan never gets tanned.

He swayed slowly, left the palace, and went home.

Not to mention, his attitude of being an old god made many ministers secretly comfort themselves, seeing how stable the prince is, if the prince is so stable, the emperor's capital must also be very stable.

When Ming Zhan returned home, unlike Feng Minglan, he was not dealt with by government officials, but he just glanced at some official documents from Yunnan, and then he stayed in the house to cool off.

This year, the imperial capital has not had a single drop of rain since April. There were reports of severe drought in Shandong, Shanxi, and Hebei.

He Yu brought a large bowl of iced sour plum soup, and asked He Yu to say that the eldest son of his family is really a blessed person.

He Yu used to hear from Eunuch Wen that the nobles in the palace were precious, such as Empress Fang, who was piled up with gold and jade, and beautiful silk and silk. She asked the stars not to give the moon, but her body was weak. No matter how hot the summer was, let alone the cold I dare not use the sour plum soup that has been eaten, even if it is ice, the maids can only sprinkle water on the ground a few times.Seasonal melons and fruits, if you eat them colder, you will feel bad, and Imperial Physician Xuan is so noisy about drinking soup and medicine.

If you are blessed, if you can’t enjoy it, isn’t that a blessing?

Ming Zhan can eat anything, and dares to eat anything. Once Ming Zhan quarreled with Feng Jingnan and plucked Feng Jingnan’s beloved peacock and ate it. Feng Jingnan ridiculed him as a wild boar The fetus casted, humming and chirping, not picky eaters.

He Yu held up a small bowl carved from jadeite, and gave Ming Zhan a small bowl from the big sea bowl. The purple Zhanzhan's sweet and sour soup set off the jade bowl like a pool of clear water, which was really beautiful.Ming Zhan praised it once, raised his head and gulped it down in a few gulps, so that he was happy after drinking three bowls in a row.

Ming Zhan complained, "It's really troublesome. You can just give me a big bowl. If you keep doing this again and again, it's really troublesome to take off your pants and fart."

He Yu smiled and persuaded, "With such a heroic character, His Highness, wouldn't it be indecent to see His Highness drinking soup from a large bowl three times bigger than his face? Marquis Cheng En is the most elegant person, If Lord Hou sees it, he will definitely laugh at His Highness for being rude."

Ming Zhan asked suspiciously, "Isn't that masculine? Haven't you ever heard of a man who eats meat and drinks in big bowls?"

"I haven't heard of it before, Your Highness. Where did your Highness hear the crooked words?" He Yu put it away with a smile, and said to Ming Zhan, "Your Highness is not a robber in the forest, but it's hard to learn that. Our princes always pay attention to rules, and we can't do anything with our hands. Draw a line and tell the truth, who in the whole family can not abide by the rules? Besides, His Highness was born so gentle, and he doesn't look like that."

Ming Zhan jumped off the couch suddenly, and pulled He Yu to stand in front of the mirror to compare his height. Well, although Ming Zhan grew slowly, it was just that He Yu grew slower than him.Seeing that he was two fingers taller than He Yu in the mirror, Ming Zhan smiled happily, and patted He Yu on the shoulder, "We still need to work hard."

He Yu grimaced, pretending to be unhappy, "Your Highness always likes to make fun of slaves."

"Where can it be..." Ming Zhan happily wanted to comfort He Yu, Fang Qing came in quietly, and said in a low voice, "Your Highness, Lord Li please see me."

Ming Zhan's hand on He Yu's shoulder stiffened, and he said with a smile, "Let Li Bing come in and answer."

He Yu saluted, and stepped back with the plates and bowls in hand.

When Li Bing entered the door, he immediately said, "Your Highness, Marquis Yongding's father has passed away."

Ming Zhan's heart tightened suddenly, his face slowly sank, and he asked coldly, "When did it happen? Why did he die?"

"The old man has not been in good health for a long time. He said he was suffering from the heat, so he went away before he recovered." Li Bing replied, "Before he died, the imperial physician was announced, and the imperial physician could not say well, so he forcibly prescribed some medicine. people stay."

Ming Zhan quickly ordered Fang Qing, "Changing clothes for me. Send someone to the imperial physician in the Xuan Mansion, and ask Li Ming to go to Cheng Enhou's Mansion, no, go to the Ministry of Households and ask Cheng Enhou to come over, and come with me to Yongding Marquis Mansion to express our condolences." .”

Wei Ning came very quickly, Ming Zhan had already changed into a light jade blue robe, and the clothes for Wei Ning were also ready.

Wei Ning went to the official uniform, frowned and said, "Why did the old man get up at this juncture? It's really adding to the confusion."

"Creating chaos?" Ming Zhan sneered, "I wonder if the chaos is God's will or man-made?"

"In this way, Ding You must be the Marquis of Yongding." It's really hard to choose the candidate for the admiral of the Nine Gates, Wei Ning frowned and thought for a while, and the attendant waited on him to change his clothes.

"Duoqing is it." Ming Zhan had already had a countermeasure, and said in a deep voice, "Although the second prince is the eldest son of the emperor, but the court has not yet established a heir, but I have already been crowned heir. Wang Shizi, super grade, higher than the prince, lower than the crown prince'. He can never surpass me."

It is said that Emperor Gaozu often did such confusing things, and his definition of King Zhennan's rank further proved this point.In the early years of Emperor Gaozu, the Ministry of Rituals had a year-long war of words because they wanted to set the grand dress of the Nanwang Mansion and a series of etiquette standards.

Wei Ning turned to look at Ming Zhan, and asked him, "Do you suspect that the second prince did it?"

"No, I don't doubt the second prince, but this matter will inevitably cause Yongding Marquis Dingyou, the second prince must not let this opportunity pass by and let the admiral of the nine gates replace him. And I will never sit back and watch this kind of thing It happened.” Ming Zhan had already calmed down, he sat on the couch and admired Wei Ning’s change of clothes, and explained, “As for the cause of the old Yongdinghou’s death, maybe it was really too old; maybe it was caused by other people who supported the second prince. For; or a third-party force that wants to provoke me to compete with the second prince. It is all possible. However, no matter what the reason is, the most important thing is to keep Yongdinghou first."

"A Ning, you have been in Dali Temple for many years, and you have always had a way of investigating cases." Ming Zhan looked into Wei Ning's eyes seriously, "This time, I will ask you." And the identity of Wei Ningguo's uncle is more convincing .

"Don't worry, I will bring it up if there is something wrong."

The Marquis of Yongding rushed home from the yamen, and the cries of men, women and children in the family were loud, even though Marquis Yongding was mentally prepared, his complexion turned pale, his figure froze, grief came from it, and two lines of turbid tears flowed from the tiger's eyes .

The Marquis of Yongding just watched over his father's body and wept bitterly for a few moments. The housekeeper's wife hurriedly sent a message, "Master Hou, His Royal Highness, Prince Zhennan, and Marquis Cheng En have brought the imperial doctor to our house. The big housekeeper is accompanying and serving. Send a message to ask Lord Hou to go over and talk."

"Understood, I'll tidy up and I'll be there right away." Marquis Yongding wiped away his tears for a while and tidied up his appearance. Mrs. Zheng got up after him, and asked sobbingly, "Master Hou, do you want to change clothes?"

Marquis Yongding shook his head and sighed, "No need, it's not good to keep His Highness waiting."

Marquis Yongding has been in power for many years, how could he not know that his father died so coincidentally?Ming Zhan came in such a hurry, he obviously got the news.In fact, Marquis Yongding has a good impression of Ming Zhan, at least the Prince of Zhennan really has the heart to save him.Therefore, after tidying up for a while, he strode to the flower hall for guests.

Ming Zhan first annoyed Hou Yongding Dao, and Hou Yongding said a few words politely.Ming Zhan said, "To tell you the truth, I was sad and angry when I learned about the old Hou Ye at home. The Hou Ye knows the situation in the imperial capital better than I do. At this time, the old Hou Ye passed away. If I think about it, someone wants to Let Hou Ye Ding worry. If Hou Ye has any doubts, I have brought the imperial physician here. Hou Ye can rest assured that the Lin imperial physician ancestors worked in our palace. There is nothing to cut."

"Marquis Cheng En has been in Dali Temple for many years, and he has the most experience in investigating and judging cases. If Lord Hou can be trusted, let us go to the old Lord Hou to mourn."

"Thank you, Your Highness." No one wanted to see their own father die in vain, so Yongding Hou naturally wanted to be a fool, and softly ordered the big housekeeper to pass on a message, so that the female family members of the inner house should avoid it.After a while, he bowed to ask Ming Zhan and Wei Ning to go forward.

Ming Zhan has always been reserved about the affairs of the imperial capital. No matter how many people died, he never frowned. This time, the news of the funeral of the father of Yongding Hou just came out, and everyone’s shocked mouths have not yet closed. Ming Zhan has already sullenly since Yongding Hou The government came out.

The speed was so fast that the jaws of officials in the imperial capital dropped in shock.

Feng Minglan scolded Ming Zhan for treachery at home, completely disregarding his son's dignity.Ming Zhan took the lead like this, even if he went again, he would lose his sympathy, so he gave up a funeral ceremony.

Sure enough, as Ming Zhan expected, on the second day, Marquis Yongding went to Ding You Zhezi, Feng Minglan took advantage of the situation and was about to agree, but Ming Zhan stopped him first.

"Second brother, I have a perfect plan to rescue the emperor and the father from the predicament. The Marquis of Yongding has commanded nine sects for many years. He is familiar with soldiers and horses. If another person is not familiar with the soldiers or just talk about soldiers on paper, I am afraid that the rescue of the emperor and father will be delayed when the time comes. Is it not the sin of you and my son and minister!" Ming Zhan said softly, "Although the matter of the old lord is sad, but the father and the father treat the king like a father, if because of filial piety, the emperor's father is in danger , Marquis Yongding has lost the meaning of great filial piety. In my opinion, let’s seize the love for now. I’ll leave my words here, and Yujia will definitely return within two months.”

A cold look flashed across Feng Minglan's eyes, and he asked with a smile, "Brother Zhan has any good ideas, why don't you tell Brother Yu, all the officials in the court, brainstorming, maybe you can help Brother Zhan. The emperor and Uncle Wang are safe, brother Zhan is the great benefactor of my royal family."

Ming Zhan smiled mysteriously, and said, "Second Brother, just listen to my good news. If the emperor and father cannot be rescued after two months, I will return to Yunnan immediately, and I will never set foot in the imperial capital in this life!"

As soon as Ming Zhan's words fell to the ground, there was no objection among the officials, and the other officials who had some small thoughts in their hearts also put out those small thoughts for the time being.In this way, Yongdinghou was robbed of his love.

"Your Majesty, for the sake of the emperor and the safety of the imperial capital, must take care of your health." Ming Zhan solemnly showed his utmost concern for Yongding Hou under the golden palace.

Feng Minglan lowered her eyes, secretly thinking about countermeasures.

This time, Ming Zhan walked faster than anyone else, like a small whirlwind, he disappeared in the blink of an eye.

All the ministers couldn't help but rubbed their eyes and fixed their eyes, wondering in their stomachs whether His Royal Highness Shizi had practiced some peerless martial arts.

Wei Ning went to see Ming Zhan at the Yamen, and said with a smile, "This time, you should be happy. It would be best if Marquis Yongding can stay. He has been with the emperor for many years, and his loyalty goes without saying."

Ming Zhan squinted his eyes and smiled, "Uncle Huang and Father Wang have to be rescued to be considered complete."

"Since you have a clever plan in mind, I believe it is only a matter of time." Wei Ning is somewhat convinced of Ming Zhan's ability. .Although Ming Zhan often claims to dislike intrigue and intrigue the most, he is a straight-hearted person.But in fact, he is more talented than anyone else in this. This is a term of modesty, which Wei Ning understands.

Ming Zhan smiled resolutely, "It's been a long night, let's fight a round."

Wei Ning really had a headache for Ming Zhan's stinky chess, and was about to decline politely, when He Yu came in quietly and said, "Your Highness, Master Li has something urgent to report to His Highness Ming."

"You go and get down to business first." Wei Ning couldn't use the excuses that were brought up ready-made.

Ming Zhan stretched out his hand to cover the back of Wei Ning's hand, held it in his hand and stroked it again and again. He was in a good mood and ordered casually, "Let Li Bing come in and answer."

Li Bing, on the other hand, was ashamed. When he saw Wei Ning, he was taken aback for a moment, and said in a low voice, "Your Highness, the assassination of Marquis Yongding is at stake."

Ming Zhan didn't react for a while, and after a long time, a sharp roar pierced through the silent sky of Zhennan Palace, "What!!!"

Anger exploded in his chest, Ming Zhan raised his hand and overturned the small square table with tea and fruit on the couch to the ground. The small square rosewood table rolled three times on the ground before stopping, and the tea and fruits smashed all over the place!

Neither Li Bing nor Wei Ning had ever seen Ming Zhan so furious. Li Bing knelt down and confessed in a deep voice, "This subordinate is incompetent!"

It was so difficult for him to keep Yongdinghou, but he didn't want to be taken advantage of by others. Ming Zhan panted heavily, and said for a long time, "No, I can't blame you. I mentioned it to Yongdinghou yesterday, and sent guards to protect his safety. .It’s because he’s too stubborn. At this time, he still cares about his shitty reputation! This idiot! Stupid! He’s..." For some reason, Ming Zhan’s eyes were sore, and tears started to flow. He suppressed his breath as much as possible, and sighed softly , "He deserves this calamity. Get up."

Li Bing was even more ashamed to see Ming Zhan mourning the matter of Marquis Yongding so much.Ming Zhan took two deep breaths, wiped away his tears, and said, "Yongdinghou is a rare loyal minister. It is unforgivable to be assassinated for being loyal. The situation in the imperial capital is so difficult. I am really sad to lose Yongdinghou. You send someone to The Imperial Physician in the mansion will send it over, and come back to get some medicinal materials, and we should act urgently, and send a team of guards to protect Marquis Yongding, and don’t let him make any mistakes.”

"Yes. The minister is determined to protect the Marquis, but if there is a mistake, please come and see me."

Ming Zhan's mood was quite stable, Li Bing took the order to leave, and turned back in a blink of an eye, his face was extremely ugly.

On the other hand, Ming Zhan sat on the couch, sighed softly, and asked calmly, "Is there any bad news?"

Although it's hard to say it, Li Bing said, "Your Highness, the Fourth Prince was assassinated and died."

Accompanied by Li Bing's words, a thunderbolt resounded through the imperial capital in the night sky, followed by the earth shaking, Wei Ning's face changed drastically, he stepped on a mysterious footwork, his body sank, he stabilized his chassis, and took a step forward He supported Ming Zhan, gathered in front of him, rushed towards the door like lightning, and shouted, "The ground is shaking! Get out!"