Chapter 462 Stupid!
"Why?"
When Emperor Yongping heard the empress dowager's words, he frowned slightly.
He is now very unhappy with the Xu Mansion.
If Xu Huairen's mission to the Northern Barbarians had not been unsuccessful, how could all these things have happened before?
Originally, he wanted to use Xu Laoer's memorial to the emperor to convict Xu Huairen of colluding with the northern barbarians, but the matter was completely out of his control.
"Emperor, the Xu Mansion cannot fall!"
"Not only can we not fall, but you must also make a decision as soon as possible about the succession of the title of Duke Antai!"
"Mother, why is this happening?"
Emperor Yongping was really puzzled and didn't understand why his mother treated the Xu family so differently.
The Xu family has three dukes in one family!
Now he bestowed upon Xu Shuo the title of Duke of Dingguo, Xu Huaiyi the title of Marquis of Wucheng, and Xu Yuanxi the title of Earl of Yongwu.
The Xu Mansion, the most powerful family of nobility, is even more glorious than it was during the time of Emperor Taizu.
If he did not take the opportunity to weaken the power of the Xu family, Emperor Yongping was really afraid that the Xu family would become too powerful and might threaten the Li family's Tang Dynasty in the future.
"The Xu family and my royal Li family share a common destiny."
"The Xu family, with three dukes in one family, is a shield that Emperor Taizu used to protect the royal family!"
"As long as the Xu Mansion still exists, the emperor can use the Xu Mansion as a knife to do many things."
"Why do you think the old lady of the Xu Mansion is so overbearing? Why does the daughter of the Xu Mansion have the right to stir up trouble in various noble houses?"
"Emperor, you should think carefully about these things!"
After the Empress Dowager said this, Emperor Yongping fell silent and was really thinking about these things.
The Xu family has three dukes in one family, making it the most meritorious and noble family.
Old Lady Xu, through marriage alliances, had established connections with at least half of the Tang Dynasty's nobles. However, the young ladies from the Xu family whom Old Lady Xu married out were constantly mischievous. Despite their mischief, Old Lady Xu, far from blaming them, firmly supported them.
"Mother, are you saying that Old Lady Xu is expressing her loyalty to the royal family?"
"That's right!"
The Queen Mother nodded. "The old lady of the Xu Mansion is using this method to make the Xu Mansion hostile to many noble families. This is to show her loyalty to our Li royal family."
"Thank you for your advice, Mother. If it weren't for your advice, I really wouldn't have thought of this!"
Emperor Yongping really didn't think of this.
Before, whenever he heard about the Xu family's married daughters causing trouble in their husband's family, he would just watch the fun and listen to the story, thinking that Old Madam Xu was really stupid.
When other people marry, it is to marry someone with two different surnames.
But she was different. The marriages she made often ended with her becoming enemies.
"Emperor, don't let Old Lady Xu feel disappointed!"
"Now that the Xu Mansion is blocking the way, the pressure on the royal family is much less. Even those noble families, their first thought is how to grow their family into the most noble family."
"Emperor Taizu was a man of great talent and vision, and he had already made meticulous arrangements for future generations!"
"Emperor, you still need to read and learn more!"
The Queen Mother looked at Emperor Yongping very seriously and said, "If you are undecided about some things, you might as well ask the Grand Princess!"
"Your son will remember your mother's teachings!"
Emperor Yongping agreed respectfully.
Then he took his leave from the Queen Mother's bedroom.
After all, the Queen Mother is seriously injured and needs to rest well.
…
"Marquis Zhenjun, have you found anything?"
After leaving the Empress Dowager, Emperor Yongping immediately called over Marquis Yan Mei.
"Your Majesty, I am incompetent and have not found any suspicious points!"
Although Zhenjun Hou Yan Mei guessed Emperor Yongping's thoughts, he really couldn't slander someone against his conscience.
His name is "Mei", which means to hide, not to be conscienceless.
"If that's the case, then it really is an accident!"
After receiving the Empress Dowager's advice, Emperor Yongping quickly changed his mind.
"Well, please, General Zhenjun, accompany me to the Xu Mansion!"
"I obey the decree!"
Yan Mei responded respectfully.
But in his heart, he was puzzled, not understanding what Emperor Yongping meant. Could it be that he felt that there was something strange about Old Lady Xu's fall?
…
The Xu Mansion was shrouded in gloom and sorrow.
Old Lady Xu broke an arm and a leg. Although she was rescued, she was obviously in poor spirits.
Even the imperial physician felt somewhat helpless.
The cousins, Duke Changle and Duke Yong'an, both had bitter faces and looked displeased with everyone.
The entire Xu Mansion was shrouded in unprecedented oppression.
Just under such circumstances, Emperor Yongping arrived at the gate of Xu Mansion.
When Duke Changle and Duke Yong'an heard that the emperor was coming, they hurriedly brought people from the palace to the gate to welcome him.
The Xu Mansion, formerly the Haiyan Mansion of the Taiping King, covers a very large area. Of course, it is still inferior to the imperial palace.
But even so, Emperor Yongping was still somewhat shocked.
Especially seeing the population of Xu Mansion.
The number of male descendants of the Xu family alone is almost over a hundred.
"I'm here just to visit the old lady, my dear ministers, please don't be restrained!"
After listening to the empress dowager's teachings, Emperor Yongping became very kind to Duke Changle and Duke Yong'an.
…
In Ciren Hall, when Old Lady Xu learned that Emperor Yongping had arrived, she quickly asked the nanny beside her to help her up.
"Old Lady, absolutely not!"
Emperor Yongping appeared at the right moment and stopped Old Lady Xu who was struggling to get up. "You are the elder. I am only here to visit your junior today. If you get up, I will be guilty!"
"Your Majesty, you are too kind!"
Although Old Lady Xu said so, she lay down again.
Emperor Yongping had received advice from the Empress Dowager, so naturally he would not be dissatisfied with the attitude of Old Lady Xu.
He came here just to show his presence and give full face to the Xu family, the first noble family.
After a brief visit and inquiry, Emperor Yongping left Ciren Hall.
After talking with Duke Changle and Duke Yong'an for a while, Emperor Yongping brought up the issue of Duke Antai's title succession. After a few words, he decided on the succession of Duke Antai's title.
Xu Yuanzhen, the eldest son of Xu Huairen, Duke of Antai, inherited the title.
Thus, the Xu family's three dukes were formed again.
Xu Yuanzhen!
Although he is Xu Huairen's eldest son, he is really useless.
This kind of uselessness is not the kind of uselessness that comes from being a playboy, but rather the result of having a small brain capacity.
In short, the new Duke Antai is a fool.
Emperor Yongping liked this situation very much.
Duke Changle and Duke Yong'an also liked it very much.
The Xu family, with three dukes from the same clan, was not of one mind. The more Antai Duke suffered, the more benefits Changle Duke and Yongan Duke would gain.
After all, they also have their own children and grandchildren, so they naturally don't need to pay too much attention to their nephews and nieces.
“Stupid!”
In Ciren Hall, Old Lady Xu sighed again when she heard the news that Duke Antai's title had been finalized.
(End of this chapter)
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