Ever since Concubine Shu was sent to the cold palace, Murong Hong has become increasingly anxious to regain power so that he can rescue her. However, leaving Concubine Shu aside, this is something every emperor would do after ascending the throne.
During the succession struggle, everyone's eyes were on the throne. But now that Murong Hong has firmly established himself on the throne, the meritorious officials who once assisted him in ascending the throne have become sycophants who, relying on their seniority, attempt to destabilize the country.
Murong Hong originally wanted to follow the previous approach and make the families of these important officials, the harem and the former court enemies of each other and restrain each other.
But for some reason, the method that had worked so well before was now becoming increasingly difficult.
For example, this morning, he wanted to win over Concubine Song's brother-in-law, Guan Xueshi, so he invited him to chat in the back of the court. To show his closeness, he also mentioned Concubine Song, saying that since we both married Song's daughters, we would be connected in the future.
But Master Guan not only refused to appreciate his offer, but also lectured him on the distinction between high and low, etiquette and filial piety, leaving him completely confused. He wanted to invite Master Guan to lunch, but he refused, saying his wife was ill.
He was so cold and distant, as if he was not the emperor but a jinx.
Murong Hong racked his brains but couldn't figure out why.
Since he couldn't win people over, he turned his attention back to the King of Beiping.
Although the presence of other important officials was a thorn in his side, they were all subjects and would not easily rebel. However, the blood of the King of Beiping flowed through his veins, making him fearful.
But it is clear that Prime Minister Gu and Prince Beiping have been fighting for several months, and apart from the quarrels between them in the court every day, there is really little effect.
Whenever Prime Minister Gu was urged, he would always have a bunch of progress reports, as if he had tried his best.
As time went by, Murong Hong became increasingly exhausted.
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The former dynasty was on the verge of conflict, but the harem was peaceful.
With the constant feeding from the ladies, Mimi grew rounder and rounder, and by the time she was able to crawl, she had become a small ball of flesh.
Concubine Li lay in front of Mimi and tempted it with a small fish cake, "Come on, little brother, crawl forward, just two more steps and you will get it."
Mimi said indifferently: "Do you think I don't know you are secretly retreating? I am just young, not stupid."
Su Man patted Mimi's little butt and said, "Be good, go to your Queen Li."
Mimi sighed, life is not easy, cats have to perform to make a living.
Fortunately, this time Concubine Li did not retreat. She directly picked up Mimi and fed it the soft and glutinous fish cake.
Just when everyone was having a great time, a eunuch came in and said that the emperor had turned over the name card of Concubine Song and the Fengluan Chun'en carriage would come to pick her up in the evening.
Concubine Song's chubby face was wrinkled into wrinkles, and she looked like she had lost all hope in life.
"Why me again?"
Rong Fei, who was sitting nearby sewing a bellyband for Mimi, inserted her needle into her hair and rubbed it, smiling and saying, "Sister, you have been quite favored by the Emperor recently."
Concubine Song rolled her eyes unpleasantly, "It's because my sister married a university scholar, otherwise the emperor wouldn't have thought of me before."
Su Man laughed, "Girl, you really hold a grudge."
Concubine Song curled her lips and said, "Before entering the palace, I only heard that young ladies would despise the poor and love the rich when they marry. I didn't expect that after entering the palace, the emperor would also do the same. Anyway, I informed my sister a long time ago and asked her to persuade my brother-in-law to protect himself and not get involved in the disputes in the court."
Su Man raised an eyebrow. "The Emperor has been trying to win over Grand Secretary Guan recently, but he's been indifferent. I never thought it was because of your sister."
Speaking of her sister, Concubine Song smiled, "Of course. My sister has protected me since I was a child. When I came to the selection, my sister worshipped the Bodhisattva for several days. Later, when the results came out, my sister was so angry that she almost smashed the temple."
Concubine Li spoke quickly, "Didn't you get elected? Why did you destroy the temple?"
"What? My sister prayed that I wouldn't be chosen." Concubine Song was speechless.
"Hahaha."
The sisters burst into laughter.
Su Man looked around. All the concubines were avoiding the emperor because of his coldness and disloyalty. Those who could speak to their families had also informed them.
The concubines are the emperor's bedmates, and their words are regarded as golden rules by their families. They all try to protect themselves and are unwilling to be the first to speak out.
Murong Hong is currently restricted in every way and must be so anxious that he doesn't know what to do.
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To make matters worse, news came from the border that the border tribe, the Keyi, was eyeing them covetously and several conflicts had already occurred. They asked Murong Hong whether to fight or not.
The Keyi people got a new Khan last year. He is young and hot-headed. Not only has he stopped paying tribute, but he is now making many provocations.
All the generals in the court were in favor of war against this former defeated general.
It was not only because the Keyi people were rampant, but also because it took them nearly ten years to subdue them.
During this period, countless men sacrificed their young lives for the stability of the border, and it was only with great difficulty that the people living on the border finally had a stable life.
Now that they are provoking again, almost all of them, whether civil officials or military generals, are in favor of fighting.
General Jiang even volunteered to avenge his soldiers.
But Murong Hong refused.
"General Jiang is old and really not fit for war."
General Jiang was not convinced. "If the emperor thinks I am too old, why not ask the Prince of Beiping to go to the front with me?"
The Prince of Beiping took advantage of the situation and said, "General Jiang has shown me great kindness, and I cannot refuse."
Before Murong Hong could say anything, Guan Xueshi said, "With such a capable general in our dynasty, we should have no worries about not being able to repel the bandits."
Everyone was talking at the same time, not even giving Murong Hong a chance to speak.
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