Chapter 39: Dangerous Chess

Although it was just a matter of appointing the queen, since the emperor had already made clear the candidate, the ministers had nothing to say. Cui Xun, the Minister of Rites, suddenly became the busiest one, and could only ignore Feng Wuyan's vague complaints and ignore them. Everyone knew that since the empress was about to be enthroned, the emperor would probably choose the crown prince with his son and mother. This is an unspeakable fact. The emperor, who had been vague about the crown prince, suddenly made this decision, obviously because he was forced by the ministers who wrote the letter. Therefore, while the Xiao family was excited, the undercurrent in the capital became increasingly surging.

"I didn't expect that the Xiao family would be in vain this time!" Feng Wuyan paced in the study irritably. He had always held the last hope because of the sankage of the central palace. Whether it was Li Chang or Li Xian, his voice was very high. Unexpectedly, he made up his mind to force his father to end up like this.

Now it is different. The other three princes who have always avoided suspicion and dared not enter and exit Prince Rong's mansion all gathered together. Feng Wuhou still knew a little about his two younger brothers' surrender to Feng Wuyan, but Feng Wuyan and Feng Wushang saw that this noble fourth brother had made the same choice as him, and their uneasiness suddenly became less. There is no doubt that the emperor's will disrupt their arrangements. The original plan was that as long as the emperor appointed others besides Feng Wuyan as the crown prince, they could send people to refute them with various reasons. After all, Feng Wuyan was also the legitimate eldest son and wise king. Unfortunately, the emperor's scrutiny once again smashed their delusions.

"If you suggest you become a crown prince at this time, I'm afraid your father will never make excuses again." Feng Wuhou still looked leisurely, and his expression of tea was as elegant as usual, as if he had not experienced a major failure. "But since the queen has not been officially enthroned, the third brother still has a chance. At least Feng Wuxi, a child who has not made any achievements, will not be able to match you."

Feng Wuhou's words were reasonable, so Feng Wujing and Feng Wushang nodded and agreed, which made Feng Wuyan's face squeeze a forced smile. "The father chose to establish the queen at this time to deal with the letters that have been sent to the court. However, although the establishment of the legitimate emperor is a rule that has been held in all dynasties, I think it is much more appropriate than Xiao's two sons, and my mother's status is also valuable, not inferior to the Xiao family." Feng Wuyan said proudly, but the three people next to him knew that the reason why Feng Wuyan retreated step by step in the battle for the throne was the biggest weakness. I heard that all the concubines next to him went to Lingbo Palace to congratulate him, and even Concubine Hui He Xueming was no exception. Only Concubine De of Concubine Lan smashed things in the palace and could not go to Lingbo Palace for death.

"San brother, the throne of the descendants has been settled. You'd better persuade Concubine De to take a little more openly. Why not get over the will of his father?" Feng Wuhou advised again, "If you have a distinction between a great throne, and when you ascend the throne in the future, you can naturally give her the title of Empress Dowager, so why bother to show off for a while! Now we gather at the Third Brother's Mansion without evasion, which is a signal to the father. Which prince can win the support of other brothers? Therefore, at this critical moment, there will be no more trouble in the palace!"

Feng Wuyan also had trouble saying that he had advised his mother many times, but Lan was really narrow-minded. When Concubine Yu took the Six Palaces, she often used excuses to make things difficult for her. What's more, Xiao had completely passed her this time. Even Feng Wuyan felt indignant. In the future, he would always enter the palace to greet the woman in the Xiao family. He could not calm down. However, Feng Wuhou's words were really reasonable. If he couldn't even do this, and if he didn't say that his father could not get along, these brothers would probably not follow him again.

Tianyi was also a little confused. When he reported the reasons to his master one by one, he could clearly see the cold light flashing in the man's eyes. For some reason, the master was not angry this time, nor did he take his anger on him. He just snorted coldly and waved his hand to signal him to retreat.

Feng Huanyu sat on the chair of the Grand Master, thinking about his little bits over the years. From the prince of the auxiliary government who was alone to become a prisoner, if it were not for the secret decree given by his father in advance, he might have become a pile of bones. Since ancient times, he hated only the emperor's cruelty and ruthlessness, and only the decision of the former emperor. Knowing that he would be given up in the future, why did he not sign him the crown prince, then there would be no tragedy now. Every time he thinks of his sons who were sentenced to death, his heart hurts like a needle. Since this is the case, he will never let Feng Huanzhao enjoy the joy of family life with his descendants around his knees.

The fool Feng Wuyan was probably still upset over the matter of the Queen. He was really holding the name of a wise king without any insight. Feng Huanyu slowly stood up, and his sharp eyes seemed to see through everything in the void. The crown prince is just a target. Similarly, the emperor probably would not choose the two sons of Xiao, but would choose other princes as another target. Maybe Feng Wuyan, who is quite prestigious among court officials and scholars, is this role. Unfortunately, it is easy to become a crown prince and is difficult to depose. Feng Huanzhao has a lifetime of wisdom. Will he forget this truth?

Xiao Yunchao and He Furong, who were walking halfway, received this news almost at the same time, and their reactions were naturally very different. Compared with He Furong's sigh of almost beating his chest and stamping his feet, Xiao Yunchao hardly celebrated it. It was just that both of them were imperial envoys, so it was difficult to show too much on the surface, but they all accelerated their itinerary at the same time. Xiao Yunchao was even dissatisfied with the grand scene where he could not visit the girl's queen, but he was already full of confidence. This time the reserve position should not be able to escape no matter what.

The emperor who "recovered from illness" finally returned to the court. Seeing Hai Guanyu standing at the head of all officials, he couldn't help but feel a hint of gratitude and gratitude from the bottom of his heart. The ministers who had experienced the shock before naturally would no longer have any other opinions on the matter of establishing the queen. In addition, the movement of the Ministry of Rites was also quick, so the chief and deputy envoy of the queen quickly settled down. The Minister of Rites Cui Xun was the Minister of Rites, and Lin Yong, the First-class Guardian, went to Lingbo Palace to read the order of the queen and awarded the Jin Book and Jinbao. The Imperial Heavenly Supervisor also chose the auspicious day of the zodiac. The Minister of Justice He Weitao prepared a memorial to the emperor for the amnesty of the world early, so the position of queen was firmly in the pocket of Concubine Yu, Xiao.

On the eighth day of the 12th month of the 27th year of Wanlie, the emperor read the imperial palace of the imperial palace and treasures. Then the emperor's chief and deputy envoy went to Lingbo Palace to announce the imperial edict. Concubine Yu Xiao received the golden book and gold treasures, and officially became the second queen of Emperor Wanlie Feng Huanzhao. The queen was etiquette, and all civil and military officials came to celebrate. Empress Xiao went to Jiaotai Palace to receive congratulations and worships by the concubines and court women. At this point, the central palace, which had been hanging for nearly five years, finally welcomed its new master.

After a few days of trouble, the court and the people calmed down from the grand scene of the founding of the queen. Although it was not Yuanmao, Xiao could not understand the honor of parading on the streets and the luxurious demeanor of a wedding, but she had been in the palace for many years and knew that this matter was hard-won, so she was particularly satisfied. When she looked down at the concubines who bowed down on the throne of the queen, she felt extremely happy in her heart. The years in the deep palace urged people to grow old, and now, she has finally made it through.

Just when people thought that the emperor would definitely be crowned the crown prince immediately and deal with the position of crown prince, the emperor unexpectedly did not move. Several officials who wrote to the temptation all browsed. The emperor refuted their memorials in the name of the initial decision of the central palace, and issued an order to refute their memorials, saying that their intentions were ulterior motives. The next thing was to be dizzy and demoted. For a moment, the ministers once again guessed the emperor's intentions. It should be noted that according to the rule of establishing a crown prince, Xiao is not a queen with nothing else, and the position of crown prince is not a difficult task, so why did the emperor make a decision?

Although the emperor still summoned frequently without avoiding suspicion, Feng Wuhen himself knew that his father had no intention of standing up to the throne at this moment. However, the calls in the court were getting higher and higher, whether it was following the will of heaven or following the public opinion, I was afraid that a Bodhisattva would have to be carried out this time. Seeing that the emperor's spirit became stronger and stronger, Feng Wuhen forgot his previous worries. As long as the father was healthy and as usual, the throne was not a big deal.

However, the emperor seemed to be determined to shock everyone. Just half a month later, he removed the princes and titles of the fourth prince Feng Wuhou in the name of absurd state affairs and acted absurdly, and demoted them to the county prince. Then he even issued an order for the lack of the princes, even Feng Wuhen, who was the saint-family clan, was no exception. As for Feng Wuxi, who had always favored him, he was particularly scolded, but the third prince Feng Wuyan was missed. Such strange signs immediately made the ministers confused. Could it be that the emperor promoted Xiao as queen just to calm his heart, not to establish his son?

Lian Feng Wuyan himself was also dizzy by the series of changes. The three younger brothers came to his mansion to ask for advice almost at the same time as they received the reprimand. After taking it, they were shocked to find that only the third brother was safe and sound, and immediately distinguished different meanings. The fourth prince Feng Wuhou seemed to be indifferent to his surrender, and just congratulated Feng Wuyan on his good luck. The sudden turn of things was too dramatic, and even they could not do anything to celebrate.

Just as everyone was waiting for the emperor to discuss the decree of the crown prince, the emperor issued another unexpected decree. First, he praised Feng Wuyan for benevolence, righteousness, friendship, knowledge and talent, and was deeply admired by court officials. On the grounds that he was already old, he made Feng Wuyan assist in government affairs in Zhi Fangzhai on the east side of Qinzheng Hall in the name of a prince and read memorials on behalf of the ministers.
Chapter completed!