Another half an hour later, Zhu Jinghong returned to the study room again. At this moment, three imperial edicts were placed in front of him.
The last decree was to urge him to return to Beijing immediately.
This situation reminded Zhu Jinghong of Yue Fei, who was summoned back by Emperor Gaozong's Thirteenth Gold Medal when he was victorious at the front, and then...
The old man He won't kill me, but I'm afraid it will be difficult to go back this time...
I thought the old man was brave enough to tolerate my so-called achievements, but now it seems that I have thought too much, where is the emperor? What kind of trust is there...
At this moment, the eunuchs and maids in this mansion are extremely busy. They have to pack their things and prepare to set off.
Of course, Zhu Jinghong does not need to worry about these things. At this moment, he was upset and sat in his study, lost in thought.
I don’t know how long it took, but a crooked Daiyu voice came from outside the study: "Master Thirteen..."
"I opened the door and came in!"
Knowing that Zhu Jinghong was depressed, Daiyu came here just to talk to him and find some relief.
With a "creak", the door was pushed open, and Daiyu walked into the room holding a round fan.
"Why are you here?" Zhu Jinghong asked with a smile.
"Seeing that the Thirteenth Master was unhappy, the little girl came here to have a look... If this is true, it can be seen that the so-called heroes are all fake!"
Zhu Jinghong asked: "So... ...A hero won’t be upset?”
As she walked behind Zhu Jinghong, Daiyu said softly: “At least...it won’t be seen as upset!”
“You are upset! , The people below don’t know what to think. If something goes wrong because of this, it will be a disaster!”
“That makes sense!” Zhu Jinghong nodded.
"Is everything packed outside?"
"It's almost there. If you set off now, you can come wherever you want!"
Zhu Jinghong smiled and stood He stood up and said, "There's no need to rush today!"
He plans to set off tomorrow, and will have one last meeting with a group of people today to arrange things in the southeast.
Of course, before that, he had to arrange things around him, such as the women around him.
"Come to Beijing with me!" Zhu Jinghong asked.
"I plan to visit my grandmother!"
Daiyu answered the wrong question, expressing that she came to Beijing not to go to Prince Xiang's Mansion, but to visit her grandmother.
Of course Zhu Jinghong understood the meaning, and knew not to break it at this time.
"It's good to go and have a look!" He could only say this.
At this time, Daiyu reminded: "Sister Ting's side..."
Zhu Jinghong said: "She will stay in Jinling for the time being. After she is born and recovers, she will return to Beijing. !”
“That’s fine!” Daiyu nodded.
So next, Zhu JingHong wanted to comfort Yang Jingting first. After all, pregnant women's emotions are easy to fluctuate.
Half an hour later, Yang Jingting sent Zhu Jinghong away, with a melancholy look on her face.
From the bottom of her heart, she hoped that Zhu Jinghong could accompany her instead of giving birth to the child alone.
But then he thought about it, Zhu Jinghong was not even able to accompany the princess when she gave birth the year before last, so what happened to him was nothing.
Of course, Yang Jingting was still a little disappointed.
Fortunately, Zhang Xiaoyue and Li Huizhen, these two people were ordered to stay by Zhu Jinghong and will stay with her until the end of the birth.
When Zhang Xiaoyue received the news, their reactions were very different.
While Li Huizhen was happy to accept the difference, Zhang Xiaoyue felt heavy about it.
Of course she is willing to rely on Yang Jingting to rise to power, but it does not mean that she is willing to be too closely tied to the concubine, nor does it mean that she is willing to completely fall in love with Yang Jingting.
Zhang Xiaoyue is a person who likes to think. She spends a lot of time with Yang Jingting, so she observes many details, letting her know that Yang Jingting is not as open-minded as she appears.
After missing out on the princess back then, this person must still be dissatisfied, and there will definitely be conflicts with the princess in the future.
The city gate was on fire and Chi Yu was affected. The two secretly fought to the death, which would only allow them to charge into the battle, which Zhang Xiaoyue was certainly not willing to do.
Even if she has no choice and is destined to be used, she would rather stick to the winner.
In other words, Zhang Xiaoyue does not think Yang Jingting can compete with the current princess.
The reason is very simple. Yang Jingting lost such a huge advantage at the beginning, and now and in the future there is even less hope.
"It's a pity that I don't have a choice!" Zhang Xiaoyue sighed in her heart.
In contrast, although Li Huizhen is also smart, he does not see things as clearly as Zhang Xiaoyue because the latter has much more experience.
"Sister Xiaoyue, if we serve your empress well this time, we will get a good reputation when we return to Beijing!"
With a slight smile, Zhang Xiaoyue replied: "Yes, the days Finally there is something to look forward to!"
The day passed in the blink of an eye. Zhu Jinghong originally planned to leave the next morning, but he had too many people to arrange, so he postponed his departure to the afternoon.
It stands to reason that even if they set off, they won't be able to go very far. They can choose to wait for another day to set off, but Zhu Jinghong still led the team on the journey back to Beijing.
As for the capital, when Zhu Jinghong chose to set off, Zhu Xianming came to Kunning Palace.
"Is the queen feeling better?"
When he arrived at the main hall of Kunning Palace, Zhu Xianming's eyes were full of worry when he looked at his wife who had lost a lot of weight.
In the past month, the queen's health has not been very good, and she has been bedridden for half of the month.
The queen has been losing weight in the past two years, and now she looks even thinner.
"It's better, Your Majesty, you have to take care of yourself!"
Looking at the same old husband, Yang Qingyin also showed concern.
The two of them have supported each other for forty years since they got married.
For forty years, they have weathered numerous dangers together and enjoyed supreme glory together.
But now, they are both old!
"I'm always good, you have to take care of yourself!" Zhu Xianming said with a smile.
But in fact, in the past two years, he has felt a lack of energy and clearly felt that his body functions were deteriorating.
"I heard... you were also sick two days ago?"
Zhu Xianming smiled and said: "
Yang Qingyin stared at him After waiting for a while, he looked at the rooms on the left and right and said: "It's very boring here..."
Without Yang Qingyin saying the second half of the sentence, Zhu Xianming directly suggested: "Then let's go out for a walk! ”
“That’s fine! Yang Qingyin laughed from the bottom of her heart.
At this age and status, it is extremely rare to have the same friendship as a teenager.
So he The two set off immediately and walked out of Kunning Palace together.
“Where do you want to go? "Zhu Xianming asked.
Yang Qingyin replied: "I always stay in the inner court, go to the front hall for a walk! "
The so-called front hall mainly refers to Fengtian Hall and Chongzheng Hall, which are the places where the Great Dynasty and Chang Dynasty are held respectively.
Only listen to Zhu Xianming's instructions: "Immediately. Send people to seal the gates of Fengtian Hall and Chongzheng Hall, and no one is allowed to enter or leave! "
At the palace gates in these places, officials and eunuchs often come and go. In order to prevent these people from disturbing the queen's relaxation, Zhu Xianming issued such an edict.
"Why bother to mobilize troops like this? ? "Yang Qingyin laughed.
Zhu Xianming replied with a smile: "What the emperor wants to do, how can he mobilize the troops and mobilize the masses! ”
At this moment, they both laughed happily.
Then they chatted and walked towards the outer court.
One On the way, the two of them were chatting about trivial matters, and unknowingly they came to the Fengtian Palace, walking in this huge square.
"You all, please step aside, Your Majesty and I will go for a walk alone!" "Yang Qingyin ordered the accompanying maids and eunuchs.
Zhu Xianming also turned his head and said, "Follow me from a distance! ”
A group of eunuchs and maids responded immediately, and then stayed in place, watching the emperor and empress gradually walk away.
Walking in the square under the contrast of the tall palace The two emperors and empresses in the center also looked particularly small.
"I heard... His Majesty issued three decrees in one day to send Thirteen back to the capital? ”
“Well! "
While walking, Yang Qingyin said: "This matter seems... unusual! ”
“But I don’t know why? "The queen stopped where she was and formally issued a question.
"The war at sea has just stopped. The situation in the northwest is unstable, and the situation in the southwest is unstable.The territory is not at peace..."
The emperor just finished saying this when he was interrupted by the queen: "So...you are so anxious to let Lao Shisan return to the capital, do you want him to go to the northwest to quell the rebellion? "
Yang Qingyin thought that what she had expected was good, but Zhu Xianming shook his head.
"A few days ago, for these messy things, I reviewed the reports every day. Late at night, there was almost no rest for the whole day..."
At this point, Zhu Xianming looked helpless, looked at the queen and said: "As you said, I am also old... energy Unfortunately, my body and bones are no longer strong! ”
“I didn’t go to bed until Chouchu on April 13th. I woke up at Maozheng the next day and couldn’t sleep. Then I got up and read the memorial...”
“Read it After about half an hour, I felt my body was tired and stiff, and I wanted to get up and walk around. Unexpectedly, my whole body felt like the world was spinning, and I fell down on the spot..."
Hearing this, Yang Qingyin was shocked. She was so frightened that she didn’t know anything about these things.
“Then you said it was okay! ”
Yang Qingyin frowned, thinking of the situation when Zhu Xianming had perfunctorily said it was okay when he was in Kunning Palace just now.
Zhu Xianming did not accept this at all, but took care of himself. He said confidently: "Fortunately, I was lucky at that time. I fell and sat on a chair. If I fell to the ground, I would be in trouble!" "
In his situation, once he falls to the ground and falls hard, it is likely to cause big problems. After all, he is indeed old.
"I was afraid at the time...I was afraid of myself. If I can’t breathe, I have no one to trust in this country! "
Hearing this, Yang Qingyin's heart moved slightly, but she had no intention of interrupting.
"Although the prince is orthodox, he is weak, and the sixth son is smart but has no structure... ..."
Finally, under the Queen's gaze, Zhu Xianming expressed his plan for the first time.
"I want Thirteen as his heir! ”
Nearly fainting, Zhu Xianming realized that he was not young and might even die at any time, which prompted him to make up his mind to have an heir.
Hearing these words, Yang Qingyin’s expression did not change, she just stared at the emperor.
“Aren’t you surprised? "Zhu Xianming asked back, and he was surprised by the queen's reaction.
Yang Qingyin replied: "Although it is unexpected, I am not surprised! "
Then she continued: "Since you repeatedly treated Lao Shisan lightly and allowed him to cultivate power in the army, I should have thought that you were helping him to rise to power! "
Zhu Xianming said calmly: "Old Shisan has a tough character. In his own words, he has a pattern that transcends the times and can lead the Ming Dynasty to greater glory! "
"He has been bragging since he was a child. Do you believe these words? "Yang Qingyin laughed.
Zhu Xianming replied: "If you can do what you said, it's not bragging! "
"What should I do, Prince? Yang Qingyin asked.
Zhu Xianming replied: "The Thirteenth has a big plan and can accommodate the Fourth!" ”
At this point,The Queen agreed with Zhu Xianming's judgment, although this seemed unlikely.
Yang Qingyin asked again: "As soon as Lao Thirteen returns to Beijing, do you plan to depose Lao Si first and then make him the crown prince?"
At this time, it's fair to say These are the most sincere words, so Zhu Xianming said without any concealment: "It may not be a good thing for him or me to make him the prince now!"
To establish a person like Zhu Jinghong as the prince is a great deal for the imperial power. Threat, Zhu Xianming made this situation clear.
Yang Qingyin looked solemn and asked: "So you want the fourth child to be the crown prince on the surface, support the thirteenth son to be the prince secretly, and when the time is right, you will abolish the fourth son and establish the thirteenth son? ”
The meaning of these words is also very straightforward, but it does point out that the emperor’s thoughts are worthy of being a couple who have been accompanying him for more than forty years.
"Absolutely!" Zhu Xianming said.
"How unfair is this to the fourth child?" Yang Qingyin said with a cold face.
Zhu Xianming did not defend himself at all. After a few breaths of silence, he replied: "This is the best arrangement!"
His words made it impossible for the queen to reply.
Zhu Xianming continued: "Being born in an emperor's family, it is very rare to have a good death!"
The two were silent for a while, and then walked forward for more than ten steps. Yang Qingyin asked again: "Old Thirteen can indeed fight, but can he govern a country? Can he manage this huge world?"
Zhu Xianming replied: "I could only fight back then, you think I How about running the country?"
"Can this kid compare with you?" Yang Qingyin said angrily.
The child was raised by herself. Thinking of this kid’s misdeeds in the past ten years, it was difficult for Yang Qingyin to have confidence.
Such a person may be able to fight a war, but is it really possible to govern a country?
The queen's question, from another perspective, is an affirmation of the emperor himself.
So after hearing what he said, Zhu Xianming felt quite relieved. After all, it was rare for the queen to praise him once.
But at this time, Zhu Xianming still said seriously: "This guy has ideas and sees the problem very thoroughly. He might do a better job than me!"
Hearing her husband's affirmation, Yang Qingyin was really surprised.
If what the emperor said was true, then Yang Qingyin had to admit that she might never understand her youngest son.
So much so that when she thought about it carefully at this moment, she realized that she had really not thought too much about certain things over the years, and her main focus was on cultivating the prince.
I just always dote on my younger son...
"Your Majesty has really made up his mind? He will not change it again?"
"It will never change again. !" Zhu Xianming said decisively.
Now that he is fifty-five, he has no chance to change his mind. If this is the case, the situation will be even more uncontrollable...
Many times Zhu Xianming can't help but think, if there is no Lao Shi With three new teams emerging, who will he ultimately pass on to?
"PerhapsLao Liu! "Zhu Xianming came up with this answer.
While he was "thinking ahead", Yang Qingyin then asked: "After Old Thirteen returns to Beijing, will you send him to the northwest? "
Maybe he talked too much and went too far. At this moment, Yang Qingyin coughed several times in succession, so that Zhu Xianming took the initiative to help him.
"First, only he can End the war quickly, second... I can't trust others! ”
The war in the northwest has lasted for so long, and now it has involved nearly one-third of the imperial court’s troops. Zhu Xianming really cannot trust him to send others to lead the troops.
If outsiders lead the troops Winning the battle would be a big risk, so Zhu Xianming wanted Zhu Jinghong to go.
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