Chapter 370 Extra: The sorrow of three emperors
Time flies by, and five years have passed unknowingly. Many major events have happened in these five years. Taikang was prosperous and stable, and everything was peaceful at home and abroad. Everything seemed to have not changed, and everything seemed to have changed. So big.
After going to court that day, Lu Fang thought of what his old friend had asked him to do. He did not leave the palace after going to court. Instead, he said goodbye to his brother and went directly to the inner palace.
When they arrived at His Majesty's Jiaotai Palace, the eunuch whom His Majesty personally promoted came to greet him with a smile.
"Hey, Mr. Lu, why are you here? Do you need to see His Majesty for something?"
Lu Fang nodded, smiled and held hands with the other party, "I have met my great companion. I have something to ask you to see your majesty today. I wonder if your majesty is available?"
The eldest eunuch bowed his hands in front of Lu Fang and said with a smile: "Oh, that's a coincidence. His Majesty is currently meeting with the two prime ministers inside. I'm afraid he won't be available for a while."
"Oh?" Lu Fang raised his eyebrows, pretending to be casual, "I am meeting the two Prime Ministers. Do you know what the purpose of the two Prime Ministers' meeting with Your Majesty is?"
"Well..." The great eunuch naturally knew it. Not only did he know it, he also knew it very well!
Thinking that the person in front of him was a trusted minister of His Majesty, even if he did not say anything about it, Your Majesty would let him know sooner or later, so he leaned over, raised his hand and pointed in the direction of the harem, and lowered his voice.
"My servant doesn't hide this from Young Master Lu. In fact, it's not a matter of fact. The two prime ministers are still here for the latter position!"
Lu Fang looked in the direction of the other person's finger and felt relieved when he saw the location of the Jiao Fang Hall in the harem.
"Oh, that's it."
"Isn't that so? In fact, this is what it is... ugh!" The great eunuch slapped his thigh, not quite sighing, but filled with emotion in his heart.
Speaking of which, it was not easy for His Majesty.
His Majesty, the woman he likes doesn't like him; Your Majesty is in love, but she doesn't want to; He wants to marry but he can't get her back; Even if he sits in this supreme position, he is forced by all the courtiers to marry someone he doesn't like. In order to balance the court and stabilize the situation of the court, His Majesty has to accept many women at once, but he does not like them all.
Just take a concubine. Is it true that you care about my concubines and whether I can sleep with them? For the sake of the court, Your Majesty compromised. In addition to the vacancy of the queen position in the harem, there are four concubines, twelve concubines, twenty-four nobles, and forty-eight are always there. All the seventy-two beauties were invited by the courtiers with ulterior motives, and were arranged by them.
His Majesty thought that this would make him completely clean, right? No, not at all!
From the moment she entered the harem, this beautiful concubine tried her best to make the harem restless. The four concubines only fought for power and profit. The former court officials still cared whether he slept with women and whether he had a son!
They were all gibbering, talking about benevolence, righteousness, and morality, as well as plans for heirs and the country's foundation, which made him, a rootless eunuch, unable to help but scold his mother. His majesty is young, so why worry about having no heirs?
The emperor is really not in a hurry, bah bah, those guys outside are not so kind!
His majesty, pitiful for his family, closed his eyes and began to favor the harem under the coercion of the ministers in order to stabilize the court situation. In the next three years, princes and princesses were born in the palace one after another. The oldest was already three years old, so there was no shortage of heirs.
After all, there will be no shortage of heirs, right? These ministers began to make trouble again, saying that His Majesty's throne is empty, that a country has no mother, and that it is unseemly, and that he should be granted the title of queen.
Good guy, we have children and concubines. Is there anything wrong with the queen? Are these ministers all well-fed and idle? They chatter all day long and are so annoying. His majesty is the only one who has the stomach to tolerate it. people.
But when I think about it, that’s not right! Could it be that after His Majesty compromises and canonizes the Queen, these unlucky guys will come to persuade His Majesty to appoint the crown prince?
It was really annoying to think about everything as a eunuch.
I just pity his Majesty, he is a majestic emperor, he has the power of the world, but he never gets a caring person. He is alone, and he is constantly being persecuted by these ministers who claim to be for your own good. It is really miserable, cold and cold. ah.
What the great eunuch was thinking was not known to Lu Fang and other confidants.
Looking at the appearance of the great eunuch, Lu Fang, who knew the inside story, could not say much. He only offered the gift that he had specially prepared for the great eunuch, which made him very happy.
"My eldest companion is devoted to your majesty, and it's a lot of hard work. It's a little careless, and it's disrespectful. I have to trouble my eldest companion to help you pass the message to see if your majesty can have time to see you after seeing the two prime ministers. I'm sorry today. I have something important to discuss with His Majesty.”
Secretly touching the things Lu Fang stuffed him, the eldest eunuch smiled so hard that he couldn't see his eyes. He secretly thought that the two father-in-laws of the Lu family were very discerning. No wonder they were liked by everyone. He nodded hurriedly. "Master Lu, please wait a moment. This servant will go in and report."
"Thank you for your companionship."
Watching the other party enter, Lu Zang didn't wait long outside. The big eunuch came out and nodded to him, which meant that His Majesty was free. Then he was taken to the side hall by the little eunuch to serve tea. In fact, he didn't have to wait long. When he couldn't drain a cup of water, the eunuch came to invite him in person.
"Young Master Lu, please invite me. Your Majesty will summon you."
Lu Fang did not dare to delay, so he quickly put down the tea cup in his hand and followed the eunuch out of the side hall towards the main hall. When he entered the door, he happened to meet the two of them coming out together. Lu Fang stepped aside and quickly clasped his hands in a respectful bow.
When the other party saw him, his face was expressionless, he snorted coldly, flicked his sleeves and robe, and walked away angrily. His attitude was so bad, he really didn't take the Lu family seriously.
Fortunately, Lu Fang didn't care. He smiled calmly and straightened his clothes. Lord Lu followed the eunuch into the hall in a graceful manner.
When he came in, Lu Fang saw the two young eunuchs inside picking up the folding papers scattered on the floor. After seeing His Majesty's expression on the dragon case, Lu Fang assured that the two in front might have angered His Majesty again.
Yes, in order to check and balance, they Taikang only had two prime ministers on the left and right. The result was good. The people who were supposed to check and balance each other were surprisingly harmonious and unified in forcing His Majesty to confer the title of queen. In addition, their subordinates openly and secretly supported and relied on them. The courtiers are so persecuted, it would be strange if His Majesty is not angry.
Seeing Lu Fang come in, he kowtows and salutes as soon as he lifts his robe. Shen Yue waves his hand, avoiding Lu Fang's greetings, and watches as calmly as possible.
"Why is Lu Qing here today? Why are you so anxious to see me?"
Since he came to ask for a meeting, Lu Fang naturally had no reason to hide it. When Shen Yue asked the eunuch to show him how to sit, Lu Fang stepped forward and responded respectfully.
"In reply to Your Majesty, I am here today because of someone's entrustment. I wonder if Your Majesty still remembers the Xinhai Pavilion that day?"
"What's wrong with Xinhai Pavilion?"
"Your Majesty, at that time, Xinhai Pavilion was occupied by Your Majesty, Miss Li, Doctor Ji, Your Excellency, and the five members of the Gu family who were in charge of affairs outside. Later, Emperor Hun in the south caused a rebellion, and Xinhai Pavilion was forced to close. Fortunately, Your Majesty has brought peace to the world, and the country is peaceful and the people are safe. Xinhaigecai It opened again five years ago, and today, Mr. Gu has brought his people to Beijing to open a branch in Kyoto. The reason why I came here today is precisely because Mr. Gu found me and gave me the share of the previous five years. Let it be handed over to His Majesty.”
"Oh, that's it!" Shen Yue murmured. He didn't take it seriously at first, and then he waved his hand. Suddenly he thought of something again. He straightened his body and asked eagerly, "Since we are old friends, and I'm here to send you a share, have you ever asked me, my beloved? Pass her, is there any news about Yaoguang? Has she taken away her share?"
It is a pity that since the Meridian Gate incident and his ascension to the throne, five years have passed. Even though he has power and is rich all over the world, there is no news about her.
When questioned by the emperor, Lu Fang froze. He certainly knew that His Majesty was concerned, but unfortunately he didn't know the details because Gu Qing didn't say anything. Now that he was asked, he could only tell the truth.
"Your Majesty, I don't know the specific details." Looking at his face, he was afraid that he would be too worried and wanted to comfort him. In addition, he also wanted to know the news about his old friend. After careful consideration, Lu Fang said: "Your Majesty, if you have any doubts, no If I want to leave the palace, can I bring Mr. Gu into the palace and ask for it personally?”
"Okay!" When Shen Yue heard this, his eyes lit up. He stood up and waved to Lu Fang, "Lu Qingai, my trust is more important than yours, and I leave everything to you. You go quickly, I'll be waiting."< br>
Lu Fang paused, looked at the nervous emperor above him, felt inexplicably sad for him, and bowed respectfully, "Here, I'm going, I'll go back as soon as possible."
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