Chapter 4690 The Fire of Jealousy
Li Xiaogong looked troubled. He admitted that Fang Jun's words had some truth, but it violated his identity as a member of the clan. In many cases, the interests of the clan are consistent with those of the emperor. The emperor is only the representative of the interests of the clan. If we deny and restrict the emperor, doesn't it also limit the power of the clan?
Power means interest.
"Perhaps you are right. This approach is beneficial to the country and the people, but it is inevitably cruel and unacceptable to His Majesty."
Fang Jun disagreed: "There is no such thing as the best of both worlds. For example, the rain outside the window is like ointment. Farmers like it for moistening it, but pedestrians hate it for being muddy. The autumn moon is like a mirror, beauties like it for viewing, and thieves hate its brightness. The world is so big, everyone has it. Sigh, who can be the exception? ”
Li Xiaogong didn't want to talk anymore, shook his head, put down the tea cup, and asked: "Your Majesty slapped the queen, I don't know what the commotion is in the palace at the moment. I want to enter the palace, will Erlang accompany me?"
Fang Jun asked, "Is it appropriate for me to enter the palace at this time?"
"It's not a matter of suitability. The gossip inside and outside the palace must be suppressed. Otherwise, someone will take the opportunity to cause trouble, and the consequences will be disastrous."
Once someone makes trouble, the emperor's authority will be further reduced, which is absolutely unacceptable.
Fang Jun sighed: "I don't know what he ate wrong, how could he do such a thing? In the past, I only focused on his generosity and kindness, but to my surprise, he turned out to be so narrow-minded, which is really disappointing."
Li Xiaogong said in a deep voice: "Now that the matter has come to this, what can I say? We can't let those evil spirits succeed."
Although your Majesty has many faults and shortcomings, he is the eldest son of Emperor Taizong. Only by sitting on the throne can the peace of the world be ensured. If the emperor's authority is allowed to be repeatedly devalued, I am afraid it will cause Xiao Qiang and turmoil in the world.
An emperor who cannot convince the public will inevitably make people covet him...
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The two arrived at the Chengtian Gate and asked the guards in front of the gate to enter the palace and request an audience. The guards entered and soon turned around, and a chamberlain came with them to lead them into the palace.
The lights in the Taiji Palace were brightly lit, and His Majesty slapped the Queen. Everyone in the palace held their breath and walked on thin ice, fearing that His Majesty would be angry if they made the slightest mistake...
The palace people I saw along the way were all bowing their heads, trembling with fear, walking in a hurry with their waists bent, and the entire palace was enveloped in a depressing and solemn atmosphere.
His Majesty and the Queen have always been in harmony with each other, raising eyebrows when raising cases. It is really hard to accept that something like this happened suddenly...
In the imperial study room, Li Chengqian was wearing regular clothes and looked at Li Xiaogong and Fang Jun who were saluting in front of him with complex eyes.
Especially the latter.
The reason why he lost his mind and slapped the queen in anger today was not so much because the queen's words of advice made him embarrassed, but actually because of his long-standing jealousy. He doesn't feel that he is at fault. Which man can accept that the man who is upright in his wife's mind is not him?
The fire of jealousy once drove him crazy.
Although I didn't feel that I was at fault, after calming down, I regretted that I vented my emotions too much, especially because I shouldn't hit people in front of others.
After all, she is the queen of Mu Yitianxia, and the consequences are really serious.
Especially when I thought that tomorrow morning there would be an imperial censor delivering countless impeachment memorials to the imperial study, severely condemning his "evil behavior" of slapping the queen, and quoting scriptures to advise and teach him, I couldn't help but feel a headache.
"My dear friends, please lie down, take your seats, and serve tea."
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
When the two of them had a sip of tea, Li Chengqian asked, knowingly: "It's late at night. You two are entering the palace together. What's the important matter?"
Although today's palace restrictions are far from comparable to those of Emperor Gaozu and Emperor Taizong, the palace is strict and deep. As a minister, no one will enter the palace at night unless it is absolutely necessary. After all, if something happens, they will not be able to wash themselves off. Clean...
Li Xiaogong felt that His Majesty was indeed a bit narrow-minded and violent, so he said without any tact: "I heard that the Queen fainted. I wonder if it is serious? The Queen is virtuous, virtuous, dignified and wise. She is praised by both the government and the public. If she is ill, the subjects will be worried. It’s so bad.”
Do you really think that as the emperor and the supreme king in the world, you can hit the queen whenever you want?
It's just nonsense.
Li Chengqian paused for a moment, his face looked ugly, but he did not have an attack. He just said calmly: "The imperial doctor has already diagnosed and treated it. It's nothing serious. Please worry about it."
Li Xiaogong seemed to be relieved: "That's good. However, Your Majesty should also be cautious about yourself, think calmly and deal with things calmly, and think more about the consequences. Now the whole of Chang'an is a little restless because of this matter. Your Majesty should be more careful Beware, don’t be negligent.”
Li Chengqian was stunned for a moment. He knew that Tai Chi Palace was leaking everywhere and had no secrets. However, what happened in the harem spread throughout Chang'an City in half an hour, which still made him feel ashamed and even more angry.
What does Li Junxian's "Baiqisi" do for food?
After repeatedly "purging the palace", the results were still infiltrated by various forces. As an emperor, he even had to turn a blind eye while sleeping...
But that's not the most important thing.
The important thing is that Li Xiaogong and Fang Jun came together, which means that just now they got together, and it was obvious what they discussed. But now Li Xiaogong's attitude toward him was more like an "uncle" than a "courtier", and the disappointment and instruction in his words were extremely obvious.
Have the two people reached an agreement that Li Xiaogong would help Fang Jun gather forces in the military and promote military reform together?
As the emperor, he represents the interests of the clan, but the "first commander of the clan" chooses to work with the "rebellious ministers" to limit his imperial power...
Why is this?
Since he came to the throne, he has been conscientious, diligent and caring for the people, and he has not dared to slack off in the slightest, but why can't he always get the recognition and support of these people?
Li Chengqian's eyes were gloomy and he said slowly: "What your uncle has taught me is that in the future, I will cultivate my mind and character, be humble and forbearing, live up to my uncle's high expectations, and strive to be a good emperor."
Li Xiaogong: "..."
I'm just giving you a few words of advice. It's up to you whether you listen or not. But as an emperor, you say such heart-wrenching words to your ministers. Why is this?
Feeling that there was no need to say more, Li Xiaogong took a deep breath and stood up to leave.
Fang Jun, who was silent after entering the palace, suddenly said: "The queen is ill, and I should go to visit her to fulfill my duty as a minister."
Li Xiaogong turned to look at Fang Jun, was he planning to support the queen?
It is said that it is the duty of a minister, but in fact it is not appropriate for foreign ministers to visit the queen at this time. After all, it involves the emperor, where does the emperor's face belong?
However, one of them is the prince of the clan and the other is the royal consort. They are considered "family members". There is nothing wrong with going to visit them at this time. And because the emperor slapped him in front of him, asking for a visit in front of the emperor was a clear expression of dissatisfaction with the emperor, and he also told the emperor clearly and unmistakably that "we stand on the side of the queen" in this matter...
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Li Chengqian's face was extremely ugly. He stared at Fang Jun for a long time and then slowly nodded: "Since the Duke of Yue is interested, he can just go and visit himself. Why should you tell me?"
After saying that, he stood up, entered the back hall, and left with a flick of his sleeves.
Li Xiaogong and Fang Jun were left looking at each other in the imperial study room...
Later, the chamberlain led the two of them out of the royal study and went to the Lizheng Hall where the Queen was staying at the moment.
Changsun Wuji and Li Zhi launched two mutinies in succession, both of which affected the Taiji Palace, resulting in the destruction of many buildings in the palace. In particular, the Wude Palace where Li Chengqian had been living was the target of the rebel attacks, and the damage was particularly serious.
The entire building complex with Wude Hall as the center includes Daji Hall, Li Zheng Hall, and Wanchun Hall. It is located on the east side of Taiji Palace. It was besieged and beaten by tens of thousands of rebels. The palace walls on the west and north sides The palace walls have collapsed and have not yet been repainted. Building materials such as blue bricks and wood can be seen piled on the roadside and next to the houses. It looks quite dilapidated and shabby.
The chamberlain held a lantern and bowed forward. Li Xiaogong walked side by side with Fang Jun with his hands folded. When passing by the Daji Hall, he glanced at the surrounding buildings and complained in a low voice: "There is a distinction between the superior and the inferior between the monarch and his ministers. How can it be like that?" Don’t give your Majesty face?”
Fang Jun walked leisurely with an indifferent expression: "The emperor and the empress are in harmony, husband and wife are one, but the slap he slapped the empress hit his majesty on the face. Your majesty has no face, so what does he have to do with others?"
Li Xiaogong stopped talking and sighed again.
Since the end of today's meeting until now, he has sighed countless times...
In the past, Emperor Taizong wanted to change the throne several times, but he felt that it was too harsh for the prince. So when Fang Jun firmly defended the prince, he sat back and watched what happened. Although he did not express his attitude, he implicitly stood by the prince's side. .
However, judging from Li Chengqian's performance since he ascended the throne, although he has done well in many places, he has gradually shown the shortcomings of being narrow-minded and shallow-minded. This may not be a big problem for ordinary people, but it is very inappropriate for the emperor.
Emperor Taizong was very knowledgeable...
In front of the gate of the Zhengzheng Palace, the palace maid was waiting here with a lantern. Apparently, she already knew the news that the Prince of Hejian County and the Duke of Yue State were coming to visit. As soon as they arrived, they were directly introduced into the palace without any notification.
In the main hall, Empress Su was wearing a round-collared uniform with double lapels. The collar and cuffs were embroidered with auspicious cloud patterns with gold thread. Her body was covered with dark peony patterns. Her hair had long been removed, and her green silk hair was tied up with a white jade hairpin.
The natural beauty is removed from the carvings, and the hibiscus emerges from the clear water. The queen, who is originally fragrant and beautiful, reveals the simplicity and beauty that has been washed away.
When Li Xiaogong and Fang Jun entered the palace, they both bowed to the ground and saluted respectfully: "I have an audience with Her Royal Highness the Queen."
"My dear friends, please get down quickly and take your seats."
"Thank you, Queen."
The two of them sat flat on the chair beside them.
When the palace maid served the fragrant tea, Li Xiaogong turned slightly sideways with concern in his eyes: "I heard that the queen is not feeling well. Is it okay?"
Queen Su's face was fair and seemed to have been powdered. She could not see clearly under the lamp, and there were no obvious wounds. She lightly opened her red lips and said softly: "Thank you for your concern, the prince. The imperial doctor has already diagnosed and treated me. There is nothing wrong with that. "She is not a weak woman who mourns herself when something happens. As a queen, she should behave accordingly. He was stronger now, but when the soft and bright eyes turned to Fang Jun's face, he saw that although he did not speak, the concern in his expression was clearly revealed. For some reason, his heart suddenly trembled, and the endless grievances returned. Unable to bear it, tears fell down,
(End of chapter)