The eldest brother of the Lin family in the Red Chamber

There are people coming and going in the palace, and the lights are bright.

Lin Mo, a little marquis, naturally couldn't rank among a group of dignified royal relatives, and was at the bottom. Jingxian followed the queen to the female family seat. He sat alone, with two young eunuchs behind him helping him. After serving wine and serving dishes, after a while, Fang Qi, the emperor's decree-delivering eunuch and Dai Quan's great apprentice, also came behind him and waited on him.

Living in this capital, no one's house is a fuel-efficient lamp. It took only half an afternoon for King Yun to enter Beijing, and the protagonist in the palace turned into Marquis Jingyuan. Everyone knew that something must have happened in the middle.What's more, those two faces are there, if it is said that they have nothing to do with each other, who will believe it?

But the emperor said it's okay, so it's okay.Those who can go to the banquet in the palace today are all old foxes who have become fine. Seeing that the emperor is as immobile as a mountain, and Prince Duan's face is as usual, even Marquis Jingyuan, who is in the middle of the storm, is calm and self-sufficient. I couldn't see anything unusual, so I buried my curiosity in my stomach.

King Yun's face was still gloomy and uncertain, but there was nothing lacking in etiquette.Pushing the cup and holding the cup can be regarded as thoughtful.

The Supreme Emperor felt powerless.

Of course he understood that Lin Mo could not be Yizhong's heir. Yizhong had been gone for more than 20 years. He had seen Lin Mo's childish appearance when he first came to Beijing. It's not realistic to be so many years older than your actual age.

However, just as Concubine Hua said, on Lin Mo's birthday, they were royal, but another child was born.

When he was born in Guijiezi, his horoscope was quite strong, and soon after he was born, he became such a ninety-five supreme being.

But Taishanghuang is not a fool.

When the emperor threw that baby to death with his own hands, he knew who the throne should be passed on to.Ordinary fathers who want to choose a son to inherit the family business have to find someone who has the courage to take on the role and can keep it, let alone such a big deal like him.At that time, the calmness of his son's death made him shudder, and he also understood at that time that if he continued to pretend to be stupid and favor the younger son, it would not be a good thing for the whole country.

Will a person who even has the heart to throw his own son to death for the sake of the throne, will spare his brother?

As long as people have preferences, the Supreme Emperor is also a willful monarch, and he hardly conceals his partiality for his favorite son. At that time, almost everyone thought that the crown prince would be the loyal king.

But after all, he is also the person who has been the emperor for so many years, and he thinks much more than the officials expected.

Not to mention what King Jing of Beijing whispered to him.

"Your Majesty, the emperor has been on the throne for more than ten years. He is the Ninth Five-Year Supreme, the most powerful and powerful person in the whole world. Although he, King Zhongshun and King Zhongjing are all your sons, since you have chosen him Inheriting your position, he is the master of his brothers. The emperor is pure filial piety, serving you wholeheartedly, and is extraordinarily generous to the princes. But your majesty, the emperor is also a man of courage."

If he had to find out if Lin Mo was the emperor's eldest son, what would be the result?

He could see the increasingly impatient look of the emperor and empress.

King Zhongshun wanted to say something, but the emperor interrupted him: "The bloodline of the clan will be thoroughly investigated by the clan's mansion. Prince Duan, I leave this matter to you. Is there anyone alive in Brother Yizhong's mansion, including Jizhi?" Grandfather's family, ask the emperor's blood, if there are still alive, find them one by one."

Duan Wang took the order.

"As for Zhongshun, what you said, if Taiyin really has royal blood, how to deal with the affairs of the Lin family? If his real surname is Shui, he will naturally be crowned king. The Lin family will raise a prince for a while, and then give him a title. I think it's okay. Jun? Lin Qing walked halfway and picked up a child and went back. Which one did he bully? Whether it is Zhen or Father, when did you make an order to kill a child? Zhongshun, you are not from the clan mansion !"

These words were so emphatic that Concubine Hua couldn't hold back the screams that blurted out, she saluted and said: "Emperor, calm down, your brother is only for the royal blood." Her tone was full of grievances.

However, the Supreme Emperor did not help her talk to Zhongshun.

The Queen burst out laughing.

She has always been a gentle and witty woman who handled everything safely and securely in the emperor's harem. Even the Supreme Emperor once wondered about her daughter-in-law's thoughts because of her too leisurely life in the harem. However, the moment she entered the harem In all these years, it was the first time that he interrupted when the concubines were talking.

Her tone was neither salty nor weak, but quite gentle: "Father, Jizhi's mansion was built three months ago. It is on Nanzhu Street. It is a neighbor to King Han. I asked Liu Wu to take someone there. After reading it, the smell of paint inside and out has dissipated, and the maids are all in charge. Ji Zhi brought the people who served with him since he was a child. There should be enough manpower. I have prepared everything, and I am about to tell my father, why don't you give it all to Emperor Yizhong's early farm and shop? It was originally his."

The Supreme Emperor said: "You are very thoughtful."

The queen smiled and said: "Father and emperor praise me, and the courtiers and daughter-in-law are just for the royal blood." She raised her head slightly, her face under the costume was calm and dignified, "In her position, do what you want, and do your best. Since the daughter-in-law is the head of the middle palace, if the daughter-in-law does not do these things, why bother the queen mother?"

The empress dowager also smiled: "You have always been safe in handling things."

The Supreme Emperor looked at the expressionless emperor and the gentle smiling empress, and suddenly felt exhausted.

He is old.

He has been resigned for so many years, and he has been living in the deep palace. He was afraid that he would accidentally step into the footsteps of Tang Gaozu, so he did not dare to delegate power. Like following him calmly, no matter how foolish he is, he still understands how secure his son's throne is.

After all, this son was chosen by himself—no, not necessarily chosen, but he used the blood of his own son to push himself to the throne.

And nothing came out of the harem for many years, it must be said that it was the emperor's objection to his insistence on killing that hard-fated child back then.

"Let the emperor decide." He thought for a while and added, "I think, since Taiyin himself said that he is the heir of the Lin family, why not fulfill his filial piety towards Lin Qing and Lin Hai?" He scolded again , "Zhongshun, you are also a father. You have not taken care of your family's affairs all day, and you are going to meddle in state affairs? Don't stretch your hands too far."

Concubine Hua was startled, she quickly winked at King Zhongshun, mother and son knelt down to make amends.

"The empress and concubine don't need to be too polite." The emperor's voice carried an obvious smile, "The banquet is going on outside, and let's not let the children wait outside. Empress, you can work hard at the table for the female relatives, and help the queen mother to take care of the table. Alright—I have time to comfort Jing Ning, this child was frightened today, if there is anything wrong, how can we tell the imperial aunt. Prince Duan, you should go and investigate the matter of the blood of Emperor Yizhong."

The queen bowed and said: "The concubine obeys the order."

King Duan also gave a big gift.

The most distinguished couple in this country joined hands to respectfully invite the Supreme Emperor and the Empress Dowager to the table.

Lin Mo drank a glass of wine, but saw Shui Rong, holding the cup in one hand and the pot in the other, staggering towards him, his eyes seemed to be shining against the candlelight, his face was as white as jade, and his eyebrows and eyes were as white as jade. smiling.

Fang Qi hurriedly stepped forward and said, "Hey, my lord, how dare I ask you to take the lamp yourself, my servant!"

Shui Rong waved his hand, and almost spilled the wine in the purple jade pot, he said: "Fang Gonggong, why are you being polite? There are too many princes today, I am over there, and I have nothing to say with King Nan'an and the others. , I’ll come and drink with Taiyin.”

Lin Mo smiled and said, "Prince Beijing Jing, you are drunk."

He also received a big shock today, and thanks to Shui Rong speaking for him, he was not in any danger.It's just that when I came to the palace today, I saw Lin Che, Rongjia, and Lin Che fighting outside the palace, and then I thought of Shui Rong's words "If he is really the heir of a loyal thousand-year-old son, is it true that the prince wants to persuade the emperor to make him king?" Can't help but feel a little scared.Unknowingly raised his glass: "However, thank you lord today, I respect you."

Shui Rong drank a lot of wine, but there was no wind in the palace. He looked at the beauties singing and dancing in the palace, then suddenly turned his head, stared at Lin Mo's lips for a long time, and then said slowly: "It's nothing , this matter has nothing to do with you. If you are those who are unwilling to want more, I can't help you. "

Lin Mo said: "My lord, it seems that you drank a lot. I'd better drink this glass of wine by myself."

"Actually, I also feel uneasy. You have been in Beijing for so many years, and you have really helped me a lot—although I don't know what to say, but you are saving me anyway—" He paused, as if suddenly As if finding Fang Qi there, he swallowed the words again, "Besides, Your Majesty is wise enough to make his own judgment."

He approached Lin Mo and said in a soft voice: "I heard that the emperor is going to thoroughly investigate the flesh and blood of Yizhong Lao Qiansui."

Lin Mo said, "What have you got to do with me?"

"I'm afraid it has something to do with the Ningguo Mansion." Shui Rong smiled and glanced at Fang Qi again. "Eunuch Fang, I'm sorry for your trouble, warm a pot of wine for Taiyin and me."

Fang Qi is here today, not to inquire about anything.He had also heard about the personal relationship between Shui Rong and Lin Mo. If the two had something to say, they could talk at home, so he didn't feel that he was being dismissed, so he had to be careful about scalding the wine.

Lin Mo said: "My lord just now, because of speaking for me, was it said by several other lords?"

"Not really, but it's a bit annoying to keep staring at me and asking. The king of Nan'an and the king of Xining are also getting old. The king of Dongping is too sick to get out of bed. Among the four families, I am the only one who can inherit the prince. When their heirs inherit the title, they must be lowered." After Shui Rong finished speaking lightly, he suddenly said, "One by one, they actually know that they are acting like elders."

"You're drunk." Lin Mo interrupted him, "Eat some vegetables. Otherwise, the wind will make you uncomfortable."

Shui Rong raised his head, looked at his smiling eyes, and sneered softly: "That's great."

"What?" Lin Mo didn't hear clearly.

It's great not to like someone like you.Shui Rong said in his heart, although your brother is as heartless as you,