Chapter 377: Become King

The Wang family is a prominent family, and the servants in the house are all inherited from the family.

Without the permission of the host, the news will never be leaked.

But this news still reached Cheng Fengqi's ears, and Cheng Fengqi also heard that Lord Wang asked his close followers to personally escort Wang Yushi to the Hui people's carriage.

Wang Yushi must be sent away far away.

As for Xie Yao, it was Wang Yushu who mentioned it when he entered the palace to pay his respects.

Perhaps it was because of the change in the Wang family's world, Wang Yushu's treatment seemed to be much better than before, and his clothes and jewelry were new and exquisite.

Xie Yao also understood that Wang Yushu said these things to her probably because the elders in the family had instructed her to do so. After all, Wang Yushu was knowledgeable and was not the kind of girl who liked to talk about other people behind their backs.

"Is everything going well at home these days?" Wang Yushu and Zhao Hao were engaged, and the two young people liked each other. Xie Yao naturally loved Wang Yushu as well.

It's just like looking at my sister.

Wang Yushu replied obediently, "Thank you, Queen, for your concern. Yushu is doing well in the palace."

She didn't lie at all.

In the past, when the stepmother was in power in the family, as long as Wang Yushi was around, they couldn't expect to have an easy life.

But now that her aunt has taken over, she is treated better than before.

Of course, Wang Yushu was also very clear that a big part of the reason for this was because she was engaged to Zhao Hao.

"That's good." Xie Yao nodded.

Zhu Qing on the side handed over a token as she instructed.

Xie Yao said: "This is a token that allows you to enter and leave the palace. If anything happens, just pass the message to the palace."

Wang Yushu was flattered and quickly stood up and said, "Thank you, Queen, for your kindness. Your humble servant..."

"Since you know it's a kindness, why don't you accept it?" Xie Yao smiled.

Wang Yushu hesitated for a moment, but still took it with both hands and said respectfully, "Thank you, Queen, for your gift."

This is the Queen's kindness, but Wang Yushu knows very well that she would not use it unless it is extremely urgent.

It is one thing for the queen to love him, but she also has to know her limits.

Xie Yao chatted with Wang Yushu for a few more words. Outside the door, Yuyan came into the hall with a smile and said, "Your Majesty, Miss Wang, Master Xiao Zhao is outside asking to see you."

Zhao Hao.

Xie Yao looked towards Wang Yushu, only to see that the little girl had already lowered her head slightly in embarrassment, with a faint blush on the tips of her ears.

Even though Wang Yushu is usually calm and composed, he still feels shy when he meets his sweetheart.

"I'm afraid Lord Xiao Zhao is not here to look for me." Xie Yao said slowly.

Wang Yushu's face turned even redder.

Xie Yao said: "Yushu, I won't keep you here any longer."

Wang Yushu stood up and left with a red face.

As soon as she left Fengyi Palace, she saw Zhao Hao standing outside the palace. When Zhao Hao saw her, his eyes lit up and he stared at her intently.

"Ms. Wang, what a coincidence."

Zhao Hao's neck was also red.

Wang Yushu said in a gentle voice, "Lord Zhao, long time no see."

Yuyan smiled and said, "Master Xiao Zhao, you have come all this way for nothing. The Queen cannot see you now."

Zhao Hao let out a long sigh and said, "Then I will not bother you any more. I will come to pay my respects another day."

After saying that, his eyes fell on Wang Yushu again, and he mustered up the courage to say, "Miss Wang, then... I'll take you out of the palace."

Wang Yushu looked up at him, then quickly lowered his head, "Then I'll trouble you, Lord Zhao."

Xie Yao is certainly not busy.

At this moment, she was looking at the backs of the two young people who were keeping a certain distance. Although they were keeping a distance, they still looked particularly beautiful.

"Your Majesty." Yuyan's voice sounded quickly, "Someone came from the Yangxin Palace and said that His Majesty wants you to come over."

Xie Yao nodded.

She was originally going to go to the Yangxin Palace, but since Wang Yushu asked for a meeting, she met him in the Fengyi Palace.

As soon as Xie Yao arrived at the Yangxin Palace, Xiao Ji's voice rang out, "Yaoyao, the Ministry of Internal Affairs has already drafted a title for you, come and take a look."

Xie Yao was supported by Xiao Ji and sat on the chair behind the dragon table.

I saw that the Ministry of Internal Affairs had written several words on red paper, and the titles of the three princes were written separately.

Finally, Xie Yao and Xiao Ji decided on the title.

The third prince, Xiao An, is the Prince Ding.

The fourth prince is Xiao Ming, Prince Yong.

The fifth prince Xiao Ze, King Chen.

However, according to Xiao Ji's wishes, the imperial decree to confer the title of king to the third prince Xiao An was temporarily shelved.

Except for the Third Prince Xiao An who has a residence outside the palace, the Fourth Prince is still living in the palace due to illness and the Fifth Prince is still young.

Therefore, it is necessary to grant the two princes a royal palace.

Just as he was thinking about it, Li Dajian came in and reported, "Your Majesty, Your Majesty, Concubine Shu is here."

"Please invite Concubine Shu in." Xiao Ji and Xie Yao were both very respectful to this aunt.

Although Concubine Shu was a concubine, she was actually still very young. However, she dressed very simply, in white, and wore almost no jewelry.

Xie Yao and Xiao Ji both knew that Concubine Shu was observing mourning for her deceased husband.

But it was not for the late emperor, but for the late empress.

Since the death of the previous emperor, Concubine Shu has hardly left the palace. She stays in the palace with the fifth prince Xiao Ze all day long and has a very low sense of presence.

This was the first time she had gone out in several months.

"aunt."

As soon as Xie Yao spoke, Concubine Shu's eyes softened a lot, "Your Majesty and the Queen are looking for me?"

Xiao Ji nodded and said naturally, "That's right, aunt. I asked you to come here today to confer the title of king on the Five Emperors."

"Conferred the title of king?" Concubine Shu's voice sounded a little surprised. Logically speaking, the title of king should be a matter after the prince reaches adulthood.

There are still few cases like the late emperor, where the princes have reached adulthood but have not yet been granted the title of king.

But Concubine Shu, Xiao Ji and Xie Yao all knew that the late emperor had delayed conferring the title of king because he was dissatisfied with Xiao Ji's attitude and this gave other princes hope of winning the throne.

And it is very clear.

"Now that I have ascended the throne, the third and fourth brothers should be crowned kings. Yaoyao and I are thinking of crowning Aze king as well."

"At that time, Auntie won't have to stay in seclusion in the palace all the time. She can leave the palace and live with Aze in the palace. I think it will be more comfortable."

These days, Concubine Shu has been thinking about the late queen.

Only Xiao Ze can make her silent heart lively again.

Now, hearing what Xiao Ji and Xie Yao said, she was really moved.

Aze is young but filial. She has been accompanying Aze in the palace for the past few years. In a few years, she may be able to leave the palace and travel around...

Xiao Ji added: "But this is just the suggestion of me and Yaoyao. Everything depends on what my aunt wants."

"Your Majesty and the Queen's kindness, I appreciate it." Concubine Shu said, "On behalf of Aze, I would like to thank Your Majesty and the Queen again."

Concubine Shu agreed.

Xie Yao and Xiao Ji both breathed a sigh of relief and pushed the paper with the word "Chen" written on it towards Concubine Shu.

"The title is determined by this word."

This is a good word, and Concubine Shu naturally has no objection.

The next morning.

Xiao Ji announced this matter at the morning court.

This was reasonable, and the court officials naturally had no objection, but they only listened to the Fourth and Fifth Princes. Some court officials even doubted...

Is your majesty wrong?

The fifth prince is only seven years old, it’s a bit early for him to be crowned a king. At least the third prince should be crowned a king, right?

Could it be that His Majesty cannot tolerate the Third Prince?

"Your Majesty." A court official stepped forward and said, "The fourth and fifth princes have both been crowned kings, what about the third prince?"

Xiao Ji's expression remained unchanged, and he said, "Third Prince... I have my own arrangements."

this……

All the court officials were silent and did not dare to say anything.

That's how it was settled.

The location of the prince's palace has been determined, and it will be ready for occupancy after being renovated by craftsmen. The Fourth Prince and the Fifth Prince both went to the Yangxin Palace in person to express their gratitude after the morning court session.

The Fourth Prince only felt unwell in the middle of each month. He was normal at other times. It was only because of his illness that he stayed in the palace for a long time and seldom left.

Even Xie Yao and Xiao Ji hadn't seen the Fourth Prince for a long time.

When the Fourth Prince came to express their gratitude, Xie Yao and Xiao Ji remembered another thing: Xiao Ming was not married yet, nor was he engaged.

The previous emperor had forgotten this son, and the fourth prince's mother died early, so no one cared about him.

His in-laws did adapt to the development, and the disputes in the court in recent days also affected them.

But at most they could just pass messages to Xiao Ming in private and had no influence on the prince.

But such things are not suitable to be said in public.

Xiao Ming left quickly after expressing his gratitude.

The fifth prince Xiao Ze stayed a little longer.

Xiao Ji asked a few more questions about Xiao Ze's homework, and then said: "Aze, you are still young. Even if you are crowned king and live in the palace, you still have to attend classes on time."

"Yes, brother." Xiao Ze agreed obediently.

Even if Xiao Ji didn't mention the matter of studying, Xiao Ze would insist on it, and he also has Concubine Shu watching over him.

After talking for a few more words, Xiao Ze said, "Brother, sister-in-law, there is one more thing that mother said she forgot to tell you last time."

Xie Yao and Xiao Ji both looked at Xiao Ze.

In the past six months, Xiao Ze has grown a lot taller. Although he is only seven years old, he looks like a little adult.

The little face is childish, and at the moment it looks stern and serious.

Xie Yao couldn't help laughing just by looking at his face.

So cute.

Xiao Ze naturally noticed Xie Yao's eyes, and that gentle look almost made him unable to hold back.

He tried hard to pretend that he hadn't seen it, and said with his eyebrows lowered: "Mother said that she didn't want too many people to know about her identity."

Xie Yao and Xiao Ji quickly understood what Xiao Ze meant.

This “too many people” may be referring to the Wei family.

Concubine Shu was the daughter of the Wei family who had been living outside. She was much older than the late queen, so she was naturally the aunt of Wei Chan and his two siblings.

Except for Wei Chan who had stayed in the capital for a period of time earlier, the other two of the three members of the Wei family had never returned to the capital.

Wei Chan was obviously willing to acknowledge Concubine Shu.

But since Concubine Shu said so...

Xie Yao and Xiao Ji agreed without much hesitation, "Okay, please rest assured, aunt."

Only then did Xiao Ze leave the Palace of Tranquil Longevity as he had classes in the afternoon.

The Hall of Mental Cultivation became quiet.

Xie Yao then said to Xiao Ji: "Your Majesty, please talk to him about Prince Yong's marriage when you are free."

After all, I'm old enough, so I have to ask the questions.

"Okay." Xiao Ji nodded in agreement, then looked at Si Nan and said, "Go to the Third Prince's Mansion in person and tell him what I have told you to do."

While Xie Yao and Xiao Ji were discussing these matters, the news that the fourth and fifth princes had been crowned kings soon reached the ears of the third prince Xiao An.

The Third Prince’s Mansion.

When Xiao An heard the news, he was completely shocked.

Bang!

He casually threw the teacup at hand away, and it hit the ground, with pieces scattering everywhere.

The people who reported the incident in the room were shocked and quickly knelt on the ground, "Your Highness, calm down. Your Highness, calm down."

Bang.

Xiao An raised his foot and kicked.

The guard kneeling on the ground was kicked over, but he didn't dare to shout out, but knelt down quickly.

"Forget about the fourth one, but how old is the fifth one? A seven-year-old child... Why should he be crowned king?!"

"He has been crowned king, why haven't I?!"

"I have been obeying Xiao Ji in everything lately, and I have always been obedient to him. But he treats me like this???"

Xiao An became angrier and angrier as he spoke. The guards felt offended by his words, but they didn't dare to warn him.

Xiao An got very angry.

At this moment, a hurried sound of footsteps was heard, "Your Highness, the guard is here."

"What security guard?" Xiao An said without thinking: "Get him out!"

"Your Highness..." The servant was about to warn when footsteps were heard outside, followed by Si Nan's voice, "Since Your Highness the Third Prince doesn't want to see me, I will leave."

The third prince suddenly raised his eyes.

But he saw Si Nan standing outside the main hall. He met his gaze, clasped his fists and saluted, "Greetings to the Third Prince."

The third prince immediately suppressed the anger on his face, and when he thought about what he had just said, he felt a moment of nervousness.

But only for a moment.

The Third Prince quickly regained his composure and asked, "Why is Guard Si here?"

Even if Si Nan really heard what he just said, he was not afraid.

Xiao Ji treated him like this, could he still be killed?

The government is stable now and he is honest and dutiful. If Xiao Ji cannot tolerate him like this, then the royal family and court officials will not agree.

He is not afraid.

He has nothing now and has nothing to lose, so he is not afraid of anything!

Thinking of this, Xiao An straightened his back a little.

Si Nan had sharp ears, so he naturally heard what Xiao An said, but he pretended not to hear it at the moment and said, "Your Highness, it was His Majesty who ordered me to come here."

"Your Majesty has a few words to tell Your Highness."

The Third Prince's expression changed drastically, his heart was in his throat, and he suddenly stood up from his seat, which had been calm and composed.

Xiao Ji wouldn't really do anything to him, right?

"The Third Prince's punishment period has not yet ended. Everything will be discussed after the punishment period is over."

Before Si Nan left, he left another sentence, "Your Majesty has chosen the word 'Ding' for the Third Prince."

This is almost explicit.

This is naturally what Xiao Ji meant.

Although Xiao An's last behavior was not fair and made him lose face, it was a private matter after all.

But if he was treated differently in this way, and Xiao An was provoked by others and caused other troubles, it would be even more troublesome.

So Xiao Ji asked Si Nan to speak more directly.

The third prince understood.

He was canonized as King Ding!

But Xiao Ji was still punishing him. Xiao An's mind was working rapidly and he immediately thought of the last time he brought Xiao Guaner into the palace.

That time, Xiao Ji's face looked so ugly that it looked like he wanted to kill him.

All that was left in Xiao An's heart was regret.

Si Nan said, "Third Prince, I have delivered your message. I will not stay any longer. Goodbye."

Xiao An immediately changed his attitude and walked towards Si Nan happily, "Guard Si, I'll take you there!"

"By the way, please ask the guards to tell His Majesty that I really know I was wrong, and what happened last time will never happen again!"