The Favoured Medical Princess: 838 New Emperor
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The emperor died!
The short sentence was resonant, and there was silence all around. It seemed that there was an invisible barrier that blocked out the hustle and bustle on the street...
Time seemed to stand still for a moment.
Xiao Yi and Guan Yubai were stunned.
This news was beyond their expectations.
For a moment, many past events flashed through their minds, and the scene was fixed on the scene when they parted in the suburbs of the royal capital...
The mood of both of them was a little complicated, neither happy nor sad, but they didn't expect that the emperor who had been entangled with them for so many years would pass away so suddenly.
The silence spread for a moment, and no one cared that more and more people were pointing at them.
Xiao Yi was the first to ask: "How did the emperor die?"
"It is said that Her Royal Highness Princess Yongyang may be suspected of regicide..." The gray-robed young man immediately replied.
The second sentence of the gray-robed young man was beyond Xiao Yi and Guan Yubai's expectations, and they were startled again. The emperor's death was actually related to Yong Yang!
The young man in gray robe did not stop and continued to report, saying that on that day the eldest princess Yongyang went to the Yangxin Hall to meet the emperor to discuss military affairs. The aunt and nephew were alone in the room. No one knew what happened. Later, Eunuch Liu Hearing the noise and entering the palace, the emperor was already lying on the dragon couch without making any sound. After examination, the imperial doctor said that the emperor died of suffocation. Yongyang naturally denied regicide. After discussion with several cabinet ministers and the ministers of Dali Temple, Yongyang was temporarily imprisoned in the princess's mansion and heavily guarded.
Listening to what the young man said, both Xiao Yi and Guan Yubai frowned. Even Xiao Yi, who had always been cynical, had a rare solemn look on his face.
Xiao Yi didn't have much favorable impressions of Dayu or the emperor, but Yongyang was different. To him, Yongyang could not help but be his grandfather's friend and a grandmother-like existence. As a general, Yongyang deserves his respect; as a relative and friend, Yongyang deserves his respect.
His words "Yongyang Grandma" came from the bottom of his heart.
Xiao Yi pondered for a moment and then ordered: "Let Yue Ze find a way to go to Princess Yongyang's mansion!" Yue Ze was a person who was placed in the Xishan military camp by Guan Yubai many years ago. Later, he was involved in the rebellion of King Yan. Thanks to his rescue efforts, he was transferred to the royal capital as the left governor of the Fifth Army Commander's Mansion.
"Yes, Your Majesty." The young man in gray robe clasped his fists and accepted the order, then got on his horse and rode away with Captain Xu.
The sound of horse hooves has faded away, but the air around us remains solemn...
Watching the two of them walking away, Xiao Yi narrowed his eyes slightly and said firmly: "Xiao Bai, I don't believe Grandma Yongyang will kill the emperor."
No matter how dissatisfied Yongyang is with the emperor, there is no need for her to kill the emperor. Besides, what good will killing the emperor do to her? !
Guan Yubai tapped his knuckles twice, "Now we can only wait for further news from the royal capital."
After a pause, he continued in deep thought: "Her Royal Highness Princess Yongyang has long accumulated authority both in the military and in the royal family. Unless there is conclusive evidence, she cannot be easily touched. However, during this period I’m afraid Your Highness will be a little aggrieved..."
Following Guan Yubai's unhurried voice, Xiao Yi also calmed down a lot. His eyes flashed and he said slowly: "And, the next step is for the crown prince to ascend the throne."
Prince Han Lingfan and Yong Yang have always been on good terms, and they are not too stupid. Now it depends on the prince...
The surroundings were silent for another moment. Xiao Yi moved his nose and smelled the aroma. He saw the waiter standing nervously at the door of the restaurant holding two hot dishes. He cleared his throat nervously. He asked cautiously: "Two distinguished guests, do you want to sit..." Sit inside?
The waiter was so frightened that he wished he could slap himself in the face, seeing how stupid he was to let nobles like "The Prince" and "The Marquis" sit outside!
Xiao Yi waved and motioned for him to serve the food. The waiter swallowed, and gingerly placed the two dishes on the table. He stammered and asked them to enjoy them slowly, and then walked away shaking his legs. , I was wondering if I should give him a pot of Zhuangyuanhong to apologize.
The food in the restaurant is well done, but just looking at it, at least it is full of color and aroma, and the attractive aroma spreads with the heat...
Xiao Yi took the lead unceremoniously. For him, no matter what happened, he had to eat well and sleep well before he could move forward.
Soldiers will block it, water will cover it, and everything will have a solution.
Xiao Yi, Guan Yubai and his party did not continue their journey south. Xiao Yi directly ordered the soldiers to stay where they were.
The news of the emperor's death quickly spread among the Three Thousand Youqi Camp, causing only a faint ripple. After all, whether the emperor died or the prince ascended the throne, for Southern Xinjiang, which declared independence, it was already a big deal. It makes no sense anymore!
Seeing that the Southern Xinjiang Army suddenly stopped moving, several towns within a dozen miles around were so scared that they fell silent, but Xiao Yi and others remained motionless.
In that delicate atmosphere, five days passed in the blink of an eye. That night, another horse was chasing after them, bringing news from the royal capital. Although it was already the middle of the night, he was immediately led to the central tent.
Both Xiao Yi and Guan Yubai had just stood up. The former was informal and his hair was a little messy; the latter was meticulous and elegant as a young man from a noble family.
In the jumping firelight, Xiao Yi's eyes were shining with brilliance, making the capable man who had received the report almost dare not look directly.
After saluting, the man said respectfully: "Your Majesty, Lord Marquis, Mr. Yue met His Royal Highness Princess Yongyang in the name of handing over military affairs. His Highness said that when she entered the Yangxin Palace, the Emperor had already been buried. Oh my god..."
Then, the man recounted what Yong Yang had said in detail, from how she discovered that the emperor had died on the dragon bed, to Han Lingfu and Eunuch Liu arriving later, to how the entire palace was shaken...
There are not many clues revealed in it. After all, the emperor had died before Yong Yang arrived. He died quietly, without even alerting the little chamberlain guarding outside...
This matter can be summarized in only a dozen sentences. Soon, the camp fell into silence.
The jumping firelight reflected the figures of several people in the camp on the tent.
The man subconsciously lowered his head and held his breath.
Guan Yubai asked: "Is there any date set for when the prince will ascend the throne?"
The man took a breath and replied: "The Ministry of Rites and the Qin Tian Jian are still choosing an auspicious day. The emperor's body should be laid to rest for seven or forty-nine days..."
Guan Yubai stroked his sleeves and half-closed his eyes.
According to Dayu's rules, after the new emperor ascends the throne, he will pay homage to the previous emperor as the emperor, and then the formal funeral will be held to welcome Emperor Daxing's soul to the Ancestral Temple.
So, the prince should officially ascend the throne before the emperor wakes up.
"But..." the man hesitated for a moment and continued, "Recently, some people in the clan and court are talking, saying that the prince is not actually the heir chosen by the emperor, but was forced by the Zhennan Palace. The emperor will definitely depose the prince in the future, and the prince's ascension to the throne is inconsistent with the holy will. Moreover, these rumors have spread to the people, and now there is a lot of discussion in the royal capital..."
The man did not say anything further. In fact, some of the noble courtiers in the royal capital are stupid. How dare ordinary people criticize the royal affairs? Most people are well aware that this rumor spreads so quickly. Eighty-nine times, someone is pushing it behind the scenes.
Thinking about it, the man secretly glanced at Xiao Yi's expression. He originally thought that the prince would be angry because of the rumors involving the Zhennan Palace. Unexpectedly, he seemed to have heard something interesting, and the corners of his lips curled up slightly. , with great interest.
The man blinked, almost wondering if he had seen it wrong.
A cold light flashed in Xiao Yi's eyes. Leaving aside Yong Yang, whether Dayu's court would have anything to do with him in southern Xinjiang had nothing to do with it, but...
"Since the court is saying that I, the Zhennan Palace, forced the emperor to make Han Lingfan the crown prince, then if I, the Zhennan Palace, did not force me, I would have wasted my reputation!"
As he spoke, the smile on Xiao Yi's lips deepened, and he smiled heartlessly.
The man did not dare to answer, and sighed secretly for the person behind the scenes. The prince has always acted casually and wantonly. I will not offend others unless they offend me. If someone offends me, I will retaliate. No matter what the person behind the scenes is planning, once the prince intervenes, it will not be so easy for the other party to fish in troubled waters!
"Come here, tell Captain Xu!"
Xiao Yi gave the order, and soon Captain Xu hurried to the tent.
"Xu Xiaowei, you rush to the capital to deliver a message for me," Xiao Yi ordered decisively, with a smile on his face and a deliberately slow tone, "Just say, Zhennan King He Dayu, the new emperor Han Ling Fan ascends the throne!"
"Yes, Your Majesty." Upon hearing this, Captain Xu agreed with bright eyes. Good job! Having the opportunity to go to the capital to show off one's power would be enough for him to brag about when he returns to southern Xinjiang to drink and fistfight with his comrades!
Seeing Xiao Yi acting in his father's name without any shame, and Xu Xiaowei not thinking this was a problem at all, Xiaosi's brows twitched. This can be regarded as effective!
Xu Xiaowei hurried away after receiving the order. From beginning to end, Guan Yubai drank the warm water in silence without expressing any opinions. Silence is agreement. Indeed, Southern Xinjiang does not have to get involved in this troubled waters. However, it is rude to come and go without reciprocating. Since the other party has made a move, they should also express their feelings.
Guan Yubai and Xiao Yi seem to have very different temperaments, but as the children of military commanders, the two often have surprisingly consistent opinions on issues of principle.
After leaving the main tent, Lieutenant Xu packed a baggage casually and hurried all night, heading north to the capital with the man who came to report the news...
This journey lasted for nearly three days and three nights without sleep, and finally arrived at the royal capital.
In order to do this job well, Xu Xiaowei deliberately cleaned himself up before entering the palace, and deliberately picked up the early morning when the prince and the officials were discussing political affairs in Jinshen Hall, and swaggered to Zhennan. I am seeking an audience as an envoy from the royal palace.
Soon, a young chamberlain introduced Xu Xiaowei into the Jinshen Hall.
Under the scorching gazes of the officials, Lieutenant Xu strode into the palace with a high profile. There was a hint of arrogance in his steps, which made the officials on both sides frown slightly, secretly thinking they were arrogant.
Xu Xiaowei didn't care at all. Southern Xinjiang was independent. He was no longer a soldier of Dayu, so why should he bow to Dayu? His allegiance was to their prince, and what he needed to protect was their Southern Xinjiang territory. and the people!
Xu Xiaowei walked to the palace with his head held high, clasped his fists and said loudly: "I have been ordered by the prince to come to congratulate Prince Dayu on his enthronement!"
He did not kneel down, nor call himself "the last general". The meaning revealed in his words and deeds clearly indicated that he had drawn a clear line with Dayu.
At this moment, all the civil and military officials present were shocked. They truly felt that Southern Xinjiang no longer belonged to Dayu!
This sentence sounds like a congratulation, but it also seems like a demonstration, and again, it seems to be a bit threatening.
The whole court was silent, and the civil and military officials had different expressions, including fear, anger, doubt, and uneasiness...all mixed together. Only the princeling Prince En Guogong and others showed something strange.
For Prince Han Lingfan, this is really a gift.
Since the days before the emperor's funeral, there have been a lot of rumors in the royal capital... In the past few days, the rumors have spread so much that people in the court are in turmoil. Who is behind this plan, Lord Enguo? Both the queen and the queen knew it well.
It’s just that the most important thing now is that the crown prince ascends the throne, and other things are secondary...
Han Lingfan was able to successfully become the crown prince because he took advantage of the power of the Zhennan Palace, so what's the harm in taking advantage of the power to ascend the throne now? !
Han Lingfan on the throne and Lieutenant Xu in the center of the hall looked directly in the eyes, smiled calmly, and said politely: "General Lao, thank you for your kindness to King Zhennan!"
He accepted Xiao Yi's kindness.
After Han Lingfan finished speaking, the court seemed to become quieter. It seemed that some of the impetuous and noisy hearts had calmed down and returned to their homes.
With these two words back and forth, in these short few breaths, the atmosphere in Jinshen Palace suddenly changed!
After completing the task, Lieutenant Xu left majestically, leaving the turmoil of the Dayu Court behind him.
After that, all the officials were no longer interested in discussing matters. After less than one stick of incense, they dispersed and left the palace.
The "congratulations" brought by Zhennan Palace caused an uproar in the government and the public. After the uproar, there was silence and fear of Zhennan Palace. Soon, the rumors gradually subsided, except for Gongjun Wang's party. Resist tenaciously.
On the same day, the first assistant Cheng Dongyang, the Minister of Rites and the Qin Tianjian went to Changle Palace, and the Minister of Rites personally presented the memorial:
"The Queen Mother, the Queen Mother, has a saying: 'A country cannot live without a king for a day.' His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is the crown prince established by Emperor Daxing. It is Dayu's orthodoxy. I invite the prince to choose a day to ascend the throne..."
Before the Minister of Rites finished speaking, the folding book he handed over had already flown out of the Queen Mother's hand, and was thrown right at the feet of the Minister of Rites with a "pop" sound.
In just ten days, the Queen Mother had a lot of gray hair on her temples, and she suddenly aged several years. At this moment, the Queen Mother's haggard face was full of anger. She pointed at the ministers in front of her with trembling fingers and said angrily: "The Emperor's death is unknown, and the Prince wants to ascend the throne now?! It's so unfilial that he has no king or father!"
The room was filled with silence.
Several ministers stopped talking and looked at each other in confusion. According to what the eldest princess Yongyang said, she found that the emperor was dead after entering the Yangxin Palace. Yongyang was a founding hero and a relative of the emperor. He had been in the court for decades. She has a lot of prestige in the military. Without real evidence, who dares to convict her? !
But the Empress Dowager is right. The cause of Emperor Daxing’s death is unknown. It is indeed easy for the Crown Prince to fall into trouble when he ascends the throne... However, today in the palace, the "threat" thrown by King Zhennan's envoy is right in front of him. Now We can only use a compromise method and first determine the date when the prince will ascend the throne.
That's why they hurriedly came to Yong'an Palace to ask the Queen Mother for instructions. After all, at this time, there was really no need to offend the Zhennan Palace with all kinds of troubles.
Cheng Dongyang sighed secretly in his heart. He took half a step forward and wanted to persuade the Queen Mother, but the Queen Mother did not give him a chance to speak. She stared at Cheng Dongyang with her cloudy eyes and ordered in a cold voice: "Come here, Give the Aijia Doctor Xuan Wang!"
The emperor had been ill before his funeral. During those days, the imperial physician from the Imperial Hospital was on standby at the Yangxin Hall. On the day of the emperor’s funeral, it was Imperial Physician Wang who was called in to examine the emperor’s body and confirm that the emperor was Already gone first...
The ministers exchanged glances again, vaguely guessing what the Queen Mother wanted to do.
After a while, Doctor Wang came in a hurry and knelt down to greet the Queen Mother and the Empress, panicking.
With just a short greeting, Doctor Wang was already sweating profusely.
Ever since the death of the emperor, Imperial Physician Wang has been temporarily under house arrest in the palace. He has never had a peaceful night's sleep. Now he is almost as scared as a bird. After all, imperial physicians who have always been involved in the emperor's death often have no good endings. It was a trivial matter for him to lose his own life, but he was afraid of hurting his family...
The Queen Mother looked at Dr. Wang with a heavy face and said directly: "Doctor Wang, tell the Queen and all the adults what you said to the Ai family again!"
"Yes, the Queen Mother." Dr. Wang wiped the sweat with his sleeves and said fearfully, "The Emperor once took Wuhe ointment before his death..."