Minister

198【Three Years of Zhenglong】

Wang Jiajun appeared in the outskirts of Beijing suddenly, as if emerging from the ground.The king of Qin did not have an advantage in numbers, but he already had a geographical advantage. The two sides were at war with each other, and the heartstrings of the cabinet were tense.

Chen Entropy's funeral was not grand. The festive red color of the palace was hastily replaced. All the officials wore white blouses. Their faces seemed to be the same as the palace. It was hard to tell whether they should be happy or sad.

Many people thought that Wang Yunyi was in the capital, but the one sitting with King Qin drinking tea was a little girl.

Wang Xiuyun cut to the chase: "As far as my daughter knows, the emperor has left an edict."

Chen Su was noncommittal: "Is this important?"

No matter who Chen Entropy's posthumous edict will pass on to, it has nothing to do with your royal family, right?

"Of course it's very important," Wang Xiuyun smiled: "Please read."

Wang Xiuyun spread out her palm, and there was only one word on her palm, which surprised Chen Su.

"The cabinet will not agree." Wang Xiuyun withdrew her hand: "His Royal Highness Qin needs the support of the Wang family, doesn't he?"

"No," King Qin frowned, "The cabinet doesn't need the Wang family, and I can handle it myself. Over the years, the Wang family has stretched their hands so wide, and it will always make people like Chen unhappy in my heart."

Wang Xiuyun curled her lips: "So His Royal Highness Qin Wang cares so much about surnames?"

"if not?"

"If the Chen family is like this, then King Qin doesn't have to worry, the emperor's will must pass on the throne to you."

The corner of Chen Su's mouth twitched inadvertently.

Wang Xiuyun went on to say: "The little girl is not a eloquent person, the little girl only talks about what she can do - it is really easy for King Qin to eradicate the power of the cabinet, but if the cabinet joins hands with the Wang family, it will surely disappoint King Qin. You know, that People's reputation has long been discredited. If it can be done by force alone, there is no need for King Qin to go around so many circles, right? The Wang family is the courtiers of the Chen clan, and it is reasonable for the Wang family to attach themselves to the emperor. Even in those days, the Wang family The friendship with the Zongwangs can be regarded as good, the Zongwangs are not so afraid to trust the Wang family, right?"

Chen Su glanced at the little girl, and suddenly felt a little rejoiced that Chen Entropy had passed away. If she really occupied the position in the middle palace, wouldn't the long-cherished wish of the Wang family come true?

Wang Xiuyun understood his expression, and put away her smile: "His Royal Highness, you don't have to feel sorry for the little girl. The little girl is not as greedy as your Highness thinks. Everything the little girl does is just to create a relationship between all parties. To seek peace, just give the Wang family an explanation, which is no different from the essence of His Royal Highness King Qin."

Zhou Wenyuan didn't have the ability to know such secret talks, but he learned about the existence of the will through Hong Fang.This is his only bargaining chip, he must be caught off guard, before Qin and Wang join hands to catch them off guard.

King Qin must be the first successor, but since Chen Entropy deliberately left a will, Zhou Wenyuan and Wang Xiuyun had similar inferences.And this inference is indeed accurate.

The day of Chen Entropy's funeral is coming soon, Wang Zhongliang counts, on the day of the funeral, the will will be read out, what exactly is Zhou Wenyuan going to do?

There were two days before the funeral, and the ministers who had been guarding the coffin in shifts secretly counted the days of relief, but the few people who knew the existence of the "legacy" had a very different mood.

King Qin saw Wei Chi in the mourning hall. Because of his low rank, he was standing on the periphery of the team, looking at the ground with a respectful expression.Wang Zhongliang followed King Qin's gaze, saw Wei Chi kneeling there, and smiled contemptuously.

No matter what Wang Xiuyun said, Wang Zhongliang still believed that Wei Chi had already chosen the cabinet, at least when Huang Gui conspired against him that year, Wei Chi had already chosen the cabinet, and now his fate was already tightly tied to the cabinet, even if he had ideas It may be difficult to leave.

What's more, Wei Chi who has lost Chen Entropy is just a dog without an owner. I don't think King Qin will really want to win him over—maybe in the eyes of the cabinet, Wei Chi is considered the last man who can fight, but they But he didn't know that there was never a shortage of such people in King Qin or the Wang family.Wei Chi should understand this truth, he would rather be a chicken than a queen.

Qin Wang is not as anxious as the Wang family. After all, no matter what the content of the will is, he is the only person in the Chen family who has a heavy army. If necessary, it is not necessary to fight each other, but he does not want to kill each other. with the cabinet.

When everyone had different thoughts, half of the ceremony was over. According to the etiquette, everyone should kneel in front of the hall and bow their heads, and wait for an hour to finish the chanting.At the moment when everyone got up, Chen Su saw Zhou Wenyuan standing up first, and Chen Su's brains rang.

Wang Zhongliang noticed it a step later, and his face turned pale.

"Today, the cabinet announced the last emperor's edict." Zhou Wenyuan's expression was actually very nervous, and he showed his intention without even saying an official word.But the moment he showed his will, he knew he had won. If the Chen family could start internal strife now, then the cabinet would have a chance to fight.He didn't think that Chen Entropy would pass the throne to the King of Qin, and most of the names written here were Chen Kong's name.As long as Qin Wang can't be the emperor blatantly, he still needs the cabinet to help him deal with it. As long as the cabinet is still useful, he has to join hands with himself.

All the officials looked at the documents in Zhou Wenyuan's hands quietly, and the mourning hall was so quiet that even the sound of breathing could be heard.

"It has always been the emperor's rule of the world that he did not take respect for the ancestors of heaven as his top priority. Respecting the ancestors of heaven and ancestors is so soft and far-reaching that he can rest and nourish the common people. The interests of the world are for profit and the heart of the world is the heart. Governance is not chaotic, working hard all night long, sleeping without worry, it is a long-term national strategy, and the concubine is close... Uncle Wang Chen Ang? His character is precious, and he is deeply respected. , that is, the emperor's position, that is, obey the public system, hold the clothes for 27 days, release the clothes and announce them at home and abroad, so that the salty envoys can hear about them."

Zhou Wenyuan's own voice was raised three degrees.

Chen Ang?

Who?

Chen Ang?

The Manchu officials looked at each other.

Wang Zhongliang reacted, and couldn't help sneering in his heart—what a Chen Entropy, in order to dig a hole for the King of Qin, he would not hesitate to pass the throne to Chen Ang!Where is Chen Ang?You don't know if you're alive or dead, this trick is really a brilliant one!After all, Chen Kong is King Qin's own son. Even if King Qin wants to seize power, it's just a compromise to the civil servants. Now you want to pass the throne to Chen Ang? ?Are you really treating our Wang family as a display?It is really unexpected that they would rather give benefits to their relatives than leave some benefits to the Chen family!

After experiencing the initial shock, King Qin's expression calmed down.

Zhou Wenyuan also tried his best to calm down his expression, knelt down and kowtowed with all the officials.

After standing up, everyone looked at King Qin, but Zhou Wenyuan spoke first: "The last imperial edict must be obeyed, but where is King Yan now?"

Yes, how many years has it been since he was demoted, where can I find him?

Just as Wang Zhongliang was about to speak, an officer beside King Qin gave him a wink.

"King Yan is in the capital." King Qin said calmly.

Zhou Wenyuan's eyes widened.

"According to what the late emperor wanted, we should plan to ascend the throne after the funeral." King Qin glanced at Zhou Wenyuan who was staying there: "Old Zhou Ge?"

"Ah, yes, I obey."

The next thing is to chant scriptures, but it is difficult to calm down in the mourning hall. Everyone is thinking about King Qin's words: King Yan is in the capital?impossible?I was also surprised to see King Qin just now!He probably didn't expect it to be King Yan!Could it be that King Yan's stay in the capital was just a way for him to slow down his troops?

No one dared to glance at King Qin's face, only dared to make wild guesses.

Finally, at the end of the day, the military officer next to King Qin slowly approached Wang Zhongliang with the flow of people: "My lord, don't worry, the princess and concubine of King Qin still belong to the royal family. My lord only needs to support King Yan's succession."

Wang Zhongliang was confused today, but he still nodded. When the officer left, he thought of checking to see if Wei Chi was there, but found that he was not in the crowd.

As if impatient to wait, all the officials rushed to the door, the procession was so fast that even the monks who were chanting sutras were surprised.The mourning hall became deserted in an instant, as cold as a real mourning hall.

Wei Chi glanced at the resplendent coffin, then walked out without looking back.

Wang Zhongliang was very angry and almost yelled at Wang Xiuyun. He didn't know that King Yan had returned, and he didn't even know that King Qin wanted King Yan to inherit the throne!

"Why didn't you tell me! I almost ran into King Qin this morning!"

"Who would have expected that King Yan's name would be written directly in the emperor's edict?" Wang Xiuyun was not angry, and looked at her uncle with a smile: "Ah, no, it's the first emperor."

"The cabinet is miserable now, don't expect King Yan to give them a good face."

"It's old Zhou Ge's misery," Wang Xiuyun corrected: "We don't need to go against King Qin's will, how old Zhou Ge is irrelevant to us, our Wang family is still the biggest warlord in Qi State, that's enough, let alone Do we still have a future princess?"

Wang Zhongliang was greatly comforted by the matter of the crown prince, and after a few words, he left.

Wang Xiuyun's smile gradually receded from her face - King Qin, King Yan, Chen Entropy, Wei Chi?

The content of this edict seemed to tell her the truth, and it was really a good thing to be able to escape from such a world.

"Before I leave, I want to see Princess Chen again."

At this time, it is not too difficult to meet this requirement, after all, Wang Xiuyun is now the object of most people's sympathy.After a brief briefing, the Empress Dowager agreed to her request. After worshiping Chen Entropy, Wang Xiuyun could stay in the harem until the next day.

The empress dowager was so shocked by Chen Entropy's death that she couldn't afford it, Wang Xiuyun had to chat with her for a while, and when she came out from there, the sun was going to set.

"Can I have dinner with Princess Qinghe?" Wang Xiuyun asked the eunuch beside her.

The little eunuch rushed to report that Chen Yuxiang didn't want to see anyone at the moment, and she didn't even want to think about anything, but she knew that she couldn't refuse her, and obviously, she didn't come to the palace specially to mourn Chen Entropy, she must have something to say .

"Invite her to come." Chen Yuxiang wiped his red and swollen eyes.

Sitting at the table, Wang Xiuyun frowned slightly, because the princess's dinner seemed too simple, although it was during the mourning period, but it was not so casual, right?

Although Chen Yuxiang was out of energy, he still saw Wang Xiuyun's expression: "Sorry, I'm in a bad mood recently, so I made it a little casual. What does Miss Wang like to eat? Now I can let the small kitchen do it."

This is just a polite remark.

But Wang Xiuyun said: "Many years ago, I ate the salted duck made by the imperial chef. I was very impressed. I don't know if I have the luck to eat it today."

Ruyi on the side showed embarrassment: "This salted duck has been marinated for a long time, so I'm afraid I won't be able to make it for a while."

Chen Yuxiang insisted: "It's better to let the kitchen make some porridge with hazelnut sugar, so that we won't delay our dinner."

Wang Xiuyun had never heard of this dish before, so she nodded: "Tonight, I should go back to live with the Empress Dowager, but my daughter hopes to stay with the princess. I don't know if the princess will agree."

Ruyi's eyes widened, Wang Xiuyun ignored her, and just looked at Chen Yuxiang cheekily.

"Okay, it's a great honor." Chen Yuxiang was not very happy, and he was too lazy to speak in an official tone.

Wang Xiuyun expressed her satisfaction and buried her head in eating, but Chen Yuxiang couldn't eat after a few bites.

After dinner, hazel pine sugar porridge was served, the appearance of this bowl of porridge was very disappointing, Wang Xiuyun felt that it was no different from the porridge and side dishes just now.The palace maid gave her a full bowl, and she had no choice but to take it.

Chen Yuxiang has been exhausted physically and mentally recently, even Wang Xiuyun's expression of "then I have to eat like this" did not make her happy.

"Her Royal Highness's temper is really similar to that of the Queen." Wang Xiuyun finished the sweet porridge in her hand quickly: "If there is no one else, I really want to chat with Her Royal Highness freely."

Chen Yuxiang put down the porridge in his hand, and said to the embarrassed Ruyi, "You go out first."

"It's really getting deserted here." Wang Xiuyun put down the bowl in her hand: "If your highness doesn't want to eat, just stop eating."

Chen Yuxiang sighed: "Forgive me for speaking bluntly, but now I don't have the energy to chat, if Miss Wang has something to say, don't hesitate to say it."

"Your Highness misunderstood, the current situation, the women have nothing to say." Wang Xiuyun smiled and spread her hands.

"Then why did you come to see Bengong?" Chen Yuxiang felt a splitting headache.

"Because I don't see you this time, I won't be able to see you again for the rest of my life."

This is natural, since she did not marry Chen Entropy, there is indeed no reason to meet again in this life.

But why do we meet? ?

"The daughter of the people wants to go to the bedroom of His Highness the former Emperor and Empress." Wang Xiuyun tilted her head: "I don't know if Your Highness is in the mood now."

No.

Chen Yuxiang cheered up: "Okay, but the queen's palace hasn't been fully renovated, maybe Miss Wang will be disappointed."

Time was running short, and the decoration of the Queen's bedroom was not brand new. Chen Yuxiang didn't know what she was going to see in the palace, was it to remember the Queen who was one step away from her?Or is it like she said, just going to see "The Queen"?

The Dachen Palace is very big, Ruanjiaozi walked for a long time before arriving at the queen's bedroom.

It was already dark.

"Let them wait outside." Wang Xiuyun's face became serious.

Chen Yuxiang didn't know what she was trying to do, but at this moment, what was there to be afraid of?

"Okay, you guys wait outside."

The fiery celebrations in the main hall have been demolished, and the palace is as simple as before.Wang Xiuyun has never been here, even in her dreams, she has come here countless times.

"I can't find the way, please take me to the bedroom of the queen, Your Highness."

The dormitory is on the west side, seeing Princess Chen walking in, the palace servants stepped forward to say hello.

"You guys go out." Chen Yuxiang waved at them.

The door was closed, and Wang Xiuyun looked around: "Is that the bed where she sleeps?"

Chen Yuxiang nodded.

Wang Xiuyun ignored her, went straight to the bed, and climbed up.

Chen Yuxiang watched in surprise as she lifted the mattress, removed the mattress, and found a small brocade box from a corner against the wall.

Wang Xiuyun smiled desolately: "Sure enough, it's still such a habit, I like to put things here."

"What?" Chen Yuxiang saw her strange expression.

Wang Xiuyun opened the brocade box, inside was a small embroidered handkerchief with a strange pattern embroidered in the middle.

"I gave it to Queen Wang before she got married. This pattern means a happy marriage for a hundred years. What a childish and unrealistic blessing, I knew she would take it seriously."

Wang Xiuyun held Xiupa in her hand, as if she wanted to crush it.

"It's less than a hundred years old, but it's considered a good match."

Wang Xiuyun regained her composure, and took a meaningful look at Chen Yuxiang: "There is nothing here that Queen Wang wants, and there is nothing you want, don't you guys understand?"

Chen Yuxiang covered his ears: "Stop talking, are you here to tell me these things?"

Wang Xiuyun sighed, and swallowed the words on Du's lips: "No, I just want to get my things back."

Wang Xiuyun put the embroidered handkerchief on and curtseyed to Chen Yuxiang: "Your Highness, take your leave."

The Dachen Palace in the night looked particularly lonely, Wang Xiuyun lifted a corner of the sedan chair curtain, wondering whether the Queen Wang would also go to Hede Palace in a soft sedan chair like this, and wondered what kind of mood she would have.

But so what?It's all gone forever.

Wang Xiuyun looked at the corner of the embroidered handkerchief exposed from the cuff: "Let's go, I'll take you away."