I was a princess in ancient times

Sensing the threatening eyes of Emperor Changping and Prince Qinghe again, Ji Xinxue immediately became alert, and stopped the two of them from asking without thinking, "Sister is willing to adopt Jianjia to me, what do Aye and Uncle think? "

Emperor Changping pondered for a moment, raised his eyes and exchanged glances with Prince Qinghe Prince, both of them clapped their hands and smiled at the same time.

"good."

In order to avoid Emperor Changping and the prince of Qinghe County, they thought again, "Son is more caring, or daughter is more caring." ' puzzle.

Ji Xinxue and Yu Heng stood next to the elders with jugs to refill wine, and explained in detail why they came up with the idea of ​​adopting Ji Yueqing, and how much the twins had contributed to Ji Yueqing's determination.

"Jian Jia is intelligent, but she is also noble because of this. I should choose two good companions for her." Emperor Changping signaled Ji Xinxue and Yu Heng to sit down as well, "Is Huo Yu's eldest son in your house? I will give Yan Meng a favor , give Huo Xuyang the official position of an eighth-rank imperial guard, and let him study with Jian Jia. Then choose two girls from among the nobles who are exquisite in mind and unwilling to be mediocre for Jian Jia."

When Ji Xinxue heard this, the smile on the corner of her mouth gradually froze.

(Desperate) Noble, exquisite, unwilling to be mediocre... Elements are stacked.

A qualified person is not a girl who has both extraordinary talent and perseverance and self-discipline.It is the girl who wants to take shortcuts by relying on her 'smartness'.

Ji Yueqing is five years old, and according to the usual practice, her companion will not be older than seven years old.

In front of Ji Yueqing, who has the reputation of a "child prodigy", the former may feel ashamed and turn into jealousy because he realizes the difference in talent between Ji Yueqing and Ji Yueqing.

The latter had to tell stories and use the status of the princess's companion to seek benefits for himself, and might even harm Ji Yueqing's interests.

Yu Heng carefully picked out the sharp thorns from the belly of the fish, put them into the bowls of Emperor Changping and Prince Qinghe respectively, and said casually, "I remember Siyi mentioned in her letter that my uncle's natal family happened to have a big thorn. The two-year-old girl has a delicate and cute personality, which just complements Jian Jia."

"Jianjia adopted me and Fenglang, which would have attracted the attention of the courtiers. With Huo Xuyang as the bodyguard, it would be too conspicuous to choose two other well-known companions. General Lin Weizheng of the Habayashi Guard lives in the princess mansion. His The eldest son is also at the right age to accompany Jian Jia." Ji Xinxue graciously refills the wine for the elders.

Since Yu Heng intends to leave Princess An's Mansion to Ji Yueqing, there is no one who is more suitable for Ji Yueqing to accompany her than the younger generation who has the blood of Old General Lin and Mo Changshi.

Prince Qinghe raised his chin, "Little porpoise."

Yu Heng immediately used the serving chopsticks to pick the most tender pork and put it into the bowl of Prince Qinghe.

Suddenly there was a muffled cough on the other side.

Ji Xinxue put down the jug, found warm water and held it to Emperor Changping's mouth.

However, after Emperor Changping drank the water, his coughing only slowed down, and he didn't intend to stop at all.

Yu Heng picked up the stewed beef slices and tentatively put them into the bowl in front of Emperor Changping.

Emperor Changping suddenly let out a chuckle, and the cough stopped.

Ji Xinxue and Yu Heng looked at each other with helplessness in their eyes.

Ever since Ji Mingtong and Ji Cheng's sincerity toward each other was recognized by Emperor Changping and Prince Qinghe County, and they began to think about fulfilling this pair of little mandarin ducks who are not smart but extremely sincere, Fengxiang Palace often becomes a Shura field without warning. .

Being of the same clan is different in seniority, the only way to fulfill Ji Mingtong and Ji Cheng once and for all without leaving any future troubles.The only way is to make one of them fake death and return to Chang'an with a new identity in a few years.

When it came to genealogy and marriage, Emperor Changping was reluctant to have a daughter, and Prince Qinghe was reluctant to have a son.

Both of them refused to give in, and only Chi Yu suffered.

However, Ji Mingtong and Ji Cheng were very satisfied with the status quo, and did not intend to persuade Emperor Changping or Prince Qinghe to allow one of them to flee to death in exchange for being able to stay together in a legitimate way.

It seems that the two elders who together are over a hundred years old make trouble out of nothing, make trouble for no reason, and are helpless...

Ji Xinxue and Yu Heng can only be thankful that they came to Fengxiang Palace to meet Emperor Changping at the same time, at least they can coax people separately, at least they will not suffer the tragedy of Zhu Bajie looking in the mirror.

However, the two of them never expected that they spent all their energy in serving Emperor Changping and Prince Qinghe's prince comfortably, but in exchange for the ruthless treatment of the two elders.

The prince of Qinghe County said righteously, "Jian Jia is smart and sensible. She doesn't need someone to accompany her to study, to explain her doubts, and she doesn't need someone to punish her. What do you want the girl from the Zhang family to do? Listen to you Aye, give her She picks two girls who will help her grow."

"Aizi has a long-term plan for it." Emperor Changping nodded meaningfully, "You really love Jianjia, and you can't be soft-hearted."

Although Ji Xinxue and Yu Heng had just been preached by Emperor Changping and Prince Qinghe County, they had a dispute because of "the love of a son is for the long-term", and they started a war without swords and swords again, completely ignoring the existence of the two of them.But they still fell into an unspeakable silence.

How to explain to Jian Jia and the price of getting rid of the younger brothers temporarily are two companions full of unknowns.

Seeing the little girl's bright smile when she learned that Emperor Changping did not object to the adoption, it was even more difficult for Ji Xinxue and Yu Heng to speak.

Forget it, let the little girl be happy for a few months first.

Changping 16th year, March 21st.

There is neither a big court meeting nor a small court meeting, it is an extremely ordinary day.Without warning, Emperor Changping decreed that Ji Yueqing, the eldest daughter of Princess Baoding, the third daughter of the emperor, would be adopted by Princess Anwu, the fifth daughter of the emperor.

Order Qin Tianjian and the Zongren Mansion to change the jade plate on a certain day.

The simple and clear decree caused an uproar among the courtiers, and some even wanted to kneel outside Fengxiang Palace and beg Changping Emperor to take back his order.

Adoption is not a big deal.

Except for adoptive heirs, who originally had no children and should not have children.

Over the years, Emperor Changping's trust in Ji Xinxue and connivance with Ji Xinxue and Yu Heng have already made the keen courtiers aware that he still chose Ji Xinxue as the heir to the throne without forcing Ji Xinxue to marry a wife and have children. mean.

The evidence is Ji Xinxue and Yu Heng's increasing power, before the twelve princes entered the Taixue, the instructors of the Taixue changed from officials of the six divisions and nine temples to a doctor of the Imperial Academy, and the ignorance of Ji Xinxue and Yu Heng over the years. No wife, no concubine, no children living indifferently...

It's not that the courtiers never thought of persuading Emperor Changping to focus on "character" and choose an heir.

However, Ji Xinxue gave too much, and they couldn't open their mouths.

From the market outside the North Great Wall, to the sea trade routes, to the traitors of Longyou who had completely surrendered, and Tuyuhun and the 36 countries of the Western Regions who had been subdued.

Even if Ji Xinxue and Yu Heng only exposed some powder from their fingers, if they were lucky enough to be contaminated, the benefits they would gain would far outweigh their idea of ​​pinning their heads on their trouser belts and hacking into the national treasury.

It doesn't matter if you offend His Majesty, you can drop five levels at most.

In case Ji Xinxue becomes angry, remember them, and they are not allowed to participate in foreign trade dividends. In just two years, they will lose several thousand taels of silver, which is worth nearly ten years of salary.

In addition to gold and silver, Ji Xinxue also holds important positions such as popularizing people's literacy and building roads with new materials, which can quickly accumulate credit and reputation among the people, and facilitate promotion.

Therefore, in the past, Emperor Changping's preference for the heir was no matter how obvious it was implied.The courtiers could also forcibly hold back the idea of ​​persuading Emperor Changping to change his mind, and comforted himself with the excuse that Ji Xinxue had no children, His Majesty was just confused for a while.

It wasn't until Emperor Changping issued an order without warning that Ji Xinxue was allowed to adopt his daughter without getting married, that the courtiers had to face the reality that could no longer be escaped.

Ji Xinxue can adopt her sister's daughter while unmarried, and then she can adopt her brother's and sister's sons.

Being obsessed with Longyang with Yu Heng and not hesitating to abandon his heirs can no longer be a reason to prevent Ji Xinxue from inheriting the throne.

The undercurrent in the court lasted for half a month, but after all, no one was willing to be the leader and opposed Emperor Changping's will at all costs.

Seeing that the courtiers' aura is getting weaker and weaker, Ji Xinxue rarely has the desire to push forward, and once again asks Yu Heng to complete the marriage contract at the Dachaohui.

As usual, Emperor Changping asked the courtiers how they viewed the matter.

The courtiers who had already compromised on the matter of adoption quietly exchanged glances, and invariably chose to show off.

No idea, as long as His Majesty is happy, His Highness is satisfied.

Even though they are still doing everything possible to delay the marriage between His Highness Fifth and the county king, His Highness Fifth can still solve the biggest obstacle to succession to the throne through adoptive heirs.

Aside from his heirs, in terms of prestige among the people and power in the court, no one can beat Ji Xinxue.

Even if Emperor Changping suddenly changed his mind and wanted to choose the heir to the throne among his young sons, unless he was willing to put Ji Xinxue and Yu Heng to death and completely remove their influence on the court.

Otherwise, with the real power in the hands of Ji Xinxue and Yu Heng, the young son will become Ji Xinxue's puppet when he ascends the throne.

So what's the point of them continuing to prevent His Royal Highness Fifth from concluding the engagement with the county king?

Not only did no one write out ten-thousand-character arguments like in previous years, persuading Emperor Changping to reject Ji Xinxue and Yu Heng's request to get married.

Unexpectedly, several important ministers turned up at the same time, begging Emperor Changping to make Princess Anwu the crown daughter.

This fight over the ownership of the throne has been going on for nearly ten years, Emperor Changping and Ji Xinxue still have leisure time to continue the game, but the courtiers feel tired first.

It has become their hope that the dust will settle soon.

Because they were already certain that there would be no one more suitable to be the successor of Emperor Changping than Ji Xinxue.

The business routes of foreign trade are all in the hands of Ji Xinxue and Yu Heng. Only Ji Xinxue, who personally planned their existence, can integrate them into the operation of the dynasty by setting up a separate trade department.

Ji Xinxue also led the road construction, and so far many places have undergone radical changes.However, with the ever-expanding territory of the Yu Dynasty and the current efficiency, it is destined to be a very long process to build roads across the country without wasting money.

Since Ji Xinxue proposed to improve the treatment of craftsmen, special funds were allocated for rewards.Unknowingly, the courtiers felt a huge change.The colors produced by porcelain kilns became brighter and brighter, the price of paper and books became cheaper and cheaper, and the area that was plagued by floods every year also found a short period of peace.

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One by one, it can prove that Emperor Changping's preference for His Highness the Fifth Highness is not without reason.

Even though he is a good Longyang, has no parents, and is obviously a man, but in the eyes of the common people, he is a girl. His Highness the Fifth Prince is still the heir most needed by the Yu Dynasty.

Taking advantage of the situation, Emperor Changping responded to the request of his courtiers and ordered the Zongren Mansion, the Ministry of Rites and Qin Tianjian to prepare for the wedding of Princess Anwu and King Xianglin.He also revealed at the Dachaohui that he wanted to choose an heir as soon as possible, and asked the courtiers to draw up a candidate and make a secret decision.