"Zhao Muyun married the princess during this battle and was granted the title of county baron, while the whereabouts of the two dukes' sons remain unknown."
"Your Majesty wants to forcibly integrate Zhao Muyun into the nobility and make him a catfish."
"Those dukes have long been dissatisfied with Zhao Muyun's rapid promotion. Now that Zhao Muyun, who came from a humble background, is also being given a title, they will be even more dissatisfied."
"The two dukes' sons' lives and deaths remain unknown, which will inevitably lead these dukes to seek an explanation from His Majesty."
"Your Highness, just wait and see. Soon these dukes will start making trouble."
Wei Qian explained slowly.
"That's right. According to Censor Song, the troops of these two captains encountered Tartar cavalry on the road, and they probably suffered heavy losses. If these two captains died in the battle, the Duke of E and the Duke of Lu will definitely come to Your Majesty!"
Gu Dingming also said, "Then Zhao Muyun's title conferment might be in vain. If Your Majesty insists on it, it will inevitably lead to dissatisfaction among the Dukes. This is a good thing for Your Highness!"
"I also remembered it. Your Highness, do you know whose fiefdom is next to Xijing?" Wei Qian's eyes lit up.
"Yes, the fiefs of the third prince Qin and the fourth prince Han are in Bailuyuan, Xijing!" Yin Zhao slapped his thigh and said seriously, "We must pay close attention to the rebels' battle situation in Xijing."
I wonder if he was concerned about the rebels being wiped out, or about his two brothers being killed by the rebels?
"At present, we should remain unchanged in the face of ever-changing circumstances!"
Yin Zhao suddenly felt much better, and a warm smile appeared on his face.
Gu Dingming and Wei Qian also offered their congratulations.
The three of them talked for a while about the tax and banking supervision in Henan Province.
Seeing that it was getting late, Gu Dingming was about to say goodbye when a eunuch from the East Palace hurried in:
"Your Highness, Eunuch Chen from the inner court has arrived! He said he's here to deliver His Majesty's instructions!"
Hearing this, the three of them looked at each other.
Yin Zhao hurriedly straightened his clothes and went to the main hall.
After greeting him, Eunuch Chen said, "Your Highness, His Majesty has ordered that you come to the palace immediately to see Him."
"Your Majesty, do you have anything else to say?" The summons was so sudden that Yin Zhao couldn't guess what it was about, so he hurriedly asked Eunuch Chen.
"No, Your Highness!" Eunuch Chen said with certainty, "I have delivered the imperial edict. Please leave immediately."
"So urgent?" Yin Zhao was even more confused and puzzled. "I wonder what's going on?"
"Your Majesty was just speaking in a hurry. How could I dare to ask!" Eunuch Chen said in fear and trepidation.
"Okay, Eunuch Chen, please wait at the door. I will be right there."
After Eunuch Chen bowed and left the main hall, Wei Qian and Gu Dingming rushed over.
"Your Majesty, what could be the reason you are looking for me at this time?" Yin Zhao asked with a frown.
"Is the Censorate investigating Zhao Muyun's affairs?" Gu Dingming asked worriedly.
"I don't know, it could be about the tax silver in Henan Province. In short, Your Highness, you must be careful in what you say and do!" Wei Qian reminded.
"I know." Yin Zhao's face darkened.
Having been the crown prince for thirty years, he knows how to behave better than anyone else.
One should not be too aggressive, but should always be generous, kind, wise and intelligent.
When this crown prince lived the life his father and ministers hoped for, Yin Zhao could no longer recognize his original appearance.
Led by Eunuch Chen, Yin Zhao got on the prince's special four-wheeled carriage and left the Eastern Palace.
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The inner court of the imperial city.
Emperor Yongchang walked to Yining Palace with vigorous steps.
Empress Xu, along with the eunuchs and palace maids, had already been waiting at the palace gate to greet them.
Emperor Yongchang smiled and helped Empress Xu up, then took her hand and walked into the palace.
"Your Majesty, is there any good news?" Empress Xu asked as they walked.
"I want you, the queen, to preside over a marriage." After Emperor Yongchang entered the palace, he sat down with his horse and sword, and Queen Xu asked someone to bring him cakes and snacks.
"Oh, so it's about marriage! Which prince is it?" Empress Xu smiled. The emperor wanted to talk to her about this, of course, it was about the princes and princesses.
"Not a prince!" Emperor Yongchang laughed.
"If it's not a prince, could it be that His Majesty has taken a fancy to a talented young man and wants to find a consort for the princess?"
"She's not a princess either! You don't know my princesses and queens yet. The grown-up ones get married, and the young ones are just learning to speak." Emperor Yongchang took a sip of water and shook his head.
"If he's neither a prince nor a princess, then I can't guess." Empress Xu pretended to be embarrassed and said coquettishly, "Your Majesty, please don't tease me. Just tell me directly."
"Ha ha!"
Seeing Empress Xu, who was middle-aged but well-maintained, acting coquettishly and charmingly, Emperor Yongchang suddenly had the idea of staying in Yining Palace overnight.
"A young general has emerged from our Dayin army. At such a young age, he has fought against the Tartars and has won countless battles. Recently, he defeated two Tartar commanders of ten thousand cavalry and lifted the siege of Weizhou. He is considered the iron wall of Dayin's northern border."
"A young and promising general like this, I must treat him well! Therefore, I want a princess to marry him, so that he will be loyal and serve Dayin forever."
Emperor Yongchang spoke in a clear and emotional voice.
"Congratulations, Your Majesty, on having such a good general!" Empress Xu immediately bowed to Emperor Yongchang and congratulated him. "Which princess does Your Majesty plan to marry to this general?"
"I don't have anyone in mind for the time being, so I came to discuss it with the Queen!"
"Your Majesty, you are giving me a difficult time!" Empress Xu scolded.
"How could this possibly frustrate Wanrong?" Emperor Yongchang suddenly grabbed Empress Xu's hand and said lovingly, "I plan to stay at Wanrong's place tonight. What do you think?"
Empress Xu's heart trembled.
It had been a long time since she heard Emperor Yongchang call her by her nickname, and she also didn't know how long it had been since he visited the Yining Palace.
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