Chapter 125 Prince Yu’s Nemesis
"There's no need for me to put on airs in front of you, Queen Mother. How are you feeling lately?"
The Queen Mother sighed, "I am getting old, and my health is getting worse day by day. But as long as you children are safe and sound, I will be relieved."
King Wu said seriously, "Mother, as long as you relax, you will live a long life."
He said and clapped his hands outside.
The next moment, palace maids and eunuchs came in one after another, holding carved brocade boxes in their hands.
King Wu looked around and nodded with satisfaction.
"These are the herbs I collected for you, Queen Mother. They can prolong your life. Please remember to use them on time."
The Queen Mother was speechless for a moment when she met his sincere thick eyebrows and big eyes.
In fact, not only the late emperor liked King Wu, but the empress dowager also liked this child.
She even regretted why King Wu did not crawl out of her belly.
Of course, regrets are regrets, and facts are facts.
She patted the back of King Wu's hand and said with a kind smile, "You are so thoughtful."
King Wu scratched his head and chuckled.
The Queen Mother then inquired in detail about Concubine Duan's health, as well as Princess Wu and the children in Prince Wu's mansion.
She felt a little melancholy. "It's a pity that they didn't return to Beijing with you this time. I'm old now, and I don't know if I'll have the chance to see them again in my lifetime."
King Wu looked at her old face and didn't know what to do for a moment.
He respected his mother, the queen, as much as he respected his father.
Although the Queen Mother did not treat these illegitimate sons and daughters as her own, but if I were to ask myself, it was already pretty good.
All of his more than ten royal sisters married well.
Although he and the old boy King Qi were thrown a little far away, they were still local emperors in their own fiefdoms.
As long as they don't rebel, their descendants will enjoy wealth and glory for generations.
Half of these are thanks to my mother.
Unfortunately, for some reason, Prince Yu has grown up in a crooked way.
King Wu suddenly understood the prince's feelings.
When it comes to taking action against Prince Yu, I always feel a little restricted with the Queen Mother around.
Hearing King Wu suddenly sigh, the Queen Mother looked him up and down in confusion.
"What are you doing? This is the first time I've seen you sigh."
King Wu's eyes rolled. "It was that kid Langge who stole my death-proof golden medal. Mother, how about... returning the pieces you confiscated to me?"
"roll."
King Wu left in disgrace.
The Queen Mother sneered when she saw him running away with his head hung.
After thinking for a moment, she asked Nanny Zhong to pass a message to the prince.
Since she has allowed Prince Yu to stay in the capital for so long, there is no reason to favor one over the other.
Then let King Wu and King Lin wait until the emperor's funeral is over before returning to their fiefdoms.
Yan Shixu was not surprised when he learned about this.
Yan Shilin was extremely anxious because his wife was about to give birth in the next two days.
Of course, even if he went back now, he would not be able to catch up. He could only pray in the capital for the safety of the mother and child.
Seeing that he was worried, Yan Shixu ordered Yongtai to go to the East Palace and bring Xiaoxiao over.
Then he stuffed it into Yan Shilin's arms.
Yan Shilin stared at the little baby in his arms, and his anxious heart was soon calmed.
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Prince Yu presided over the morning court for several days in a row.
The civil and military officials were originally extremely dissatisfied, but the empress dowager came forward in person to explain the situation to them and appeal to their emotions.
He emphasized that this was a temporary measure in a special period, and in order to stabilize the court, he asked everyone to temporarily obey Prince Yu's orders.
With the support of the empress dowager, although the officials still had doubts, they cooperated on the surface.
Prince Yu is truly capable.
He got up early and went to bed late every day, handled government affairs meticulously, and patiently answered almost every question raised by the ministers.
The wisdom and ability he displayed made the recently deceased emperor look so incompetent and foolish that it was unbearable to watch.
this……
The Grand Tutor was worried.
After the morning court session ended, he discussed with Ge Shangshu of the Ministry of Rites, saying, "When this month is over, we will persuade the Crown Prince to ascend the throne."
Ge Yongtai hesitated: "Isn't the end of the month too early?"
It hasn’t even been twenty-seven days yet…
The Grand Tutor pondered for a moment and shook his head.
"Times are different now. Given the current situation, it would be best for the Crown Prince to ascend the throne sooner rather than later. Besides, after a few rounds of persuasion, wouldn't it be twenty-seven days?"
The several rounds mentioned by the Taifu refer to an unwritten rule before the new emperor ascends the throne after the death of the old emperor.
When the one-month mourning period was almost over, the ministers collectively urged the prince to ascend the throne as soon as possible.
The prince said that the time was too short and he had to continue mourning.
The ministers tried to persuade him again, saying that the country could not be without a ruler for a day.
After several rounds of back and forth, it took another half a month.
Then, for the sake of the country and the people, the prince chose to ascend the throne as soon as possible.
This matter is considered to be safe.
But now, I can’t wait another half month.
The better Prince Yu behaves now, the better it will be after the new emperor ascends the throne.
All his words, actions and decisions will be compared with Prince Yu.
Prince Yu had already compared the emperor to trash, and now he compared the prince to trash. How could the ministers not have other thoughts in their minds?
Although the Grand Tutor believed that the Crown Prince could not be compared to a piece of trash by Prince Yu.
However, in order to prevent complications, it is safer to persuade the prince to ascend the throne as soon as possible.
Ge Yongtai was considered a disciple of the Grand Tutor, and since the Grand Tutor had brought it up, there was naturally no reason for him not to respond.
As a result, before the ministers could collectively persuade the prince to ascend the throne, a Cheng Yaojin appeared out of nowhere - King Wu.
On the first day of court after returning to the capital, he pushed Prince Yu down from the main seat next to the dragon throne and sat down on it himself.
Prince Yu's face was distorted, but he endured it again and again and pretended not to bother with him.
Two eunuchs hurriedly brought another chair and placed it on the other side of the dragon throne.
After the morning court began, the ministers expressed disagreement over certain decisions.
King Wu would disagree with anything that King Yu agreed to.
King Wu would agree to anything that King Yu disagreed with.
The main goal was to openly oppose the emperor and make the court a mess.
The ministers looked puzzled. It was true that King Wu was born to be King Yu's nemesis.
No matter how many years pass, it remains the same.
Prince Yu immediately announced the adjournment of the court session. After everyone had left, he angrily questioned Prince Wu.
"Second brother, what are you doing? How can you treat court affairs like this?"
King Wu shook his hair, thinking that he had rushed here this morning and had not even tied it up.
He snorted and sneered, "You, a vassal king, are presiding over state affairs. Isn't this even more childish than what I am doing?"
Prince Yu's chest heaved and he gritted his teeth.
"It was the Queen Mother who asked me to help the Crown Prince with state affairs. If you have any objections, go find her!"
King Wu looked him up and down, his face full of contempt.
"Come to your mother whenever you need help. You're already old, but you still act like a baby who hasn't been weaned?"
Prince Yu's face flushed red and he walked away in a huff.
Before leaving, he deliberately tried to knock King Wu's shoulder away.
As a result, King Wu was tall and strong, as strong as an ox.
He didn't knock the person down at all, but he almost stumbled himself.
Prince Yu's face turned even darker.
King Wu looked at his embarrassed back and immediately burst into laughter.
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