Imperial Palace Pilgrimage Hall
At this morning's court session, all the ministers were silent, looking at Emperor Song on the Dragon Throne with strange eyes.
Emperor Song usually works diligently, stands upright and is quite dignified. But today he sits in a crooked posture, twisting his body from time to time, and his face shows discomfort.
At this time, a courageous minister stepped forward and respectfully asked, "Your Majesty, is your majesty in good health today?"
Upon hearing this, Emperor Song coughed lightly and said in a deep voice, "I am fine. Although I have been cured of the poison after being poisoned last time, my health is not as good as before."
The ministers immediately advised: "Your Majesty, please take care of your health!"
"Well, everyone, get up and discuss government matters!"
An imperial censor came out, holding a jade sceptre, and said:
"Your Majesty, the three princes are all old enough to be crowned kings, and two of their wives and concubines are pregnant."
Emperor Song pondered for a moment:
"Draft an edict. The first prince will be named King of Jin, the second prince will be named King of Zhan, and the fifth prince will be named King of Qin. They will be granted a golden seal and a golden sutra. A date will be chosen for the ceremony at the ancestral temple."
The three princes were so excited that they immediately knelt down to express their gratitude.
As soon as these words were spoken, the court was abuzz with discussion. Some ministers felt that this move was reasonable and that it was customary for a prince to be crowned king upon reaching adulthood.
Some people secretly speculated whether the emperor had other intentions behind his quick decision to confer the title of king. At this time, the Minister of Rites stepped forward and said:
"Your Majesty, the conferment of the title of King is a major event, and many ceremonies require careful preparation. I hope Your Majesty will grant us some time."
Emperor Song nodded and said, "Approved. Instruct the Ministry of Rites to draft the ceremony for the conferment of the title of Prince as soon as possible."
Su Cifu stood up:
"Your Majesty, since you wish to confer the title of king, where will the fiefdom be?"
Emperor Song glanced at him coldly:
"We will discuss the fiefdoms later. After my health recovers and I enthrone the crown prince, I will then distribute fiefdoms among the kings."
Su Cifu knelt down in fear:
"I acknowledge my crime and hope Your Majesty will forgive me."
Emperor Song waved his hand to signal him to stand up, and then said:
"I intend to personally lead an expedition against the Kingdom of Dongjin in the near future. I must annex it and incorporate it into the territory of my Great Gan Kingdom."
All the ministers immediately knelt down and kowtowed:
"Your Majesty, I beg you to reconsider. Your Majesty is not yet fully recovered, and it would be dangerous to lead the army in person. I hope Your Majesty will prioritize your health and send another capable general."
The Song Emperor frowned and glanced at his ministers. "I have made up my mind. The Dong Jin Kingdom has repeatedly invaded our borders. If I don't personally lead the army, how can I boost our national prestige? And although I have been poisoned, I am still capable of fighting in battle."
The eldest prince, Prince Jin, stepped out and said, "Father, I am willing to go to the battle on your behalf and relieve your worries."
The Second Prince, the War King, was not to be outdone: "Father, your son's martial arts skills are exceptional, and I am more suitable to lead the army into battle. I will go."
The fifth prince, Prince Qin, also said, "Both of my brothers are talented, but I, your son, am also willing to serve the country."
The Song Emperor gazed at the three princes, his mind calculating. The atmosphere in the court grew increasingly solemn, as the ministers held their breath, awaiting the Emperor's decision.
The Song Emperor's expression darkened, and he decisively said, "I will consider this matter. Su Cifu, the Ministry of War, and the Ministry of Revenue have all made preparations in advance. You ministers are also required to consider the selection of the generals to lead the army. We will discuss this tomorrow."
The Song Emperor issued his decree and then left.
The ministers bowed and said, "We respectfully send off the Emperor."
At this morning's court session, the three princes were extremely excited. They had long hoped to be crowned kings, and now that wish had finally come true, their palaces would also become even more spacious and luxurious.
Zhenguogong Mansion
Xiayueju
Jin Linlin and Cao Jiao led the six beauties and Jiang Shiwei to pay their respects to Concubine Jiang. After everyone bowed and greeted Concubine Jiang, she smiled and asked everyone to stand up.
Jin Linlin spoke first, "I heard that the Emperor crowned three princes as kings this morning. This is truly a great joyous event!"
Cao Jiao also quickly agreed, "Yes, Your Highnesses are so accomplished at such a young age, they are certainly worthy of being crowned kings."
Jiang Shiwei stood aside, quietly listening to everyone's words, but her heart was already full of thoughts. Because she clearly remembered that in her previous life, at this time, several princes were crowned kings.
Listening to everyone's discussion, Jiangpin couldn't help but think of the two children she had lost. If they had been born safely, they would have been ten years old by now. Thinking of this, Jiangpin felt a pang of sadness in her heart.
Her eyes inadvertently swept over Jiang Shiwei, and a thought suddenly flashed through her mind: Isn't Jiang Shiwei going to participate in the talent show next year? If she were to bear a child through surrogacy, then keep the child and get rid of Jiang Shiwei, would this be feasible?
In the end, Jiang Pin only left Jin Linlin, and everyone else left.
Jiang Bin glanced at Jin Linlin, who was drinking tea calmly.
"Sister-in-law, you know I need money to manage my affairs in the palace. Grandmother always sends money to me every month. Now that you have stopped sending money, my monthly salary is far from enough. You have to help me a lot in the Duke's Mansion."
Jin Linlin put down her teacup and smiled apologetically, "Your Majesty, when my father passed away, he told you many times that you were already married. You've helped me out for so many years, and that's enough. The family still has to make a living."
Jiang sneered, "You're right. How could the Duke's Mansion possibly be short of this little money? Sister-in-law, don't forget that if I lose my power in this palace, it will be of no benefit to you."
Jin Linlin's heart trembled. "Don't be angry, Madam. We dare not go against Father's wishes. How about you send Father a letter? Once we receive the letter, we will make up the difference for you."
Jiangpin's eyes flickered as she pondered Jin Linlin's words, muttering to herself, "He won't give it to me. There's no point in writing to him. He's holding a grudge against me for not helping him with his demotion."
Jin Linlin leaned in closer and whispered, "What did your Majesty say? Your voice was too soft just now, I didn't hear it."
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