Chapter 403: Zhao Lingmeng is in the mansion, trouble is coming
The countries surrounding Jingguo had initially planned to make some small moves upon hearing the news that the Emperor of Jingguo was about to abdicate. However, seeing the troops already waiting at the border of Jingguo, they dared not move, fearing it was a trap.
The main reason is that Jingguo has fought wars with Nangan and Longling in recent years, and Jingguo has always won. Especially in this battle with Longling, it is no exaggeration to say that Jingguo will retaliate. The deterrent power of this time is also very strong.
The Crown Prince was about to ascend the throne. If one were to ask who the nobles and ministers in Yuanjing envied the most, it would definitely be Princess Funing. Everyone knew that the Crown Prince's second son had grown up under Princess Funing's wing.
With this merit, Princess Funing's position in the new emperor's eyes is as stable as Mount Tai, and she may even have no worries about her future in front of the next emperor. Everyone knows that the emperor's eldest grandson, Yang Chengchen, often stays at Princess Funing's mansion.
They really wanted to ask the current emperor, is Princess Funing really not his biological daughter? Otherwise, why is he so keen on paving the way for her? But they didn't dare, and could only curse Lord Zhao as an old fox in the mansion.
When Zhao Lingmeng heard the news, she was playing the mindless game of Gobang with Zhao Houyang and Yang Chengchen in the pavilion in the garden. Zhao Houjing and Zhao Houming, upon returning to Yuanjing, couldn't wait to register at the Imperial Academy.
After Qiuyue finished her report, Zhao Lingmeng and the other two looked at her with eyes that said 'you haven't woken up yet'.
Qiuyue could only helplessly explain further, "Really, it's spread all over Yuanjing City. The emperor mentioned it at the morning court today. It is said that many officials from the Censorate are still kneeling outside the imperial study, begging the emperor to rescind his order!"
Zhao Lingmeng and the other three were stunned again. Finally, Zhao Houyang nudged Yang Chengchen with his elbow, "Cousin, you're going to be rich. When you become rich, don't forget me."
"It's my father and my elder brother who are about to become rich. It has little to do with me. How about when my elder brother comes to your aunt's place, you go up and curry favor with him?" Yang Chengchen gave sincere advice to his cousin who grew up with him.
Yang Chengchen thought that if his elder brother liked this cousin, he could train him to do some work in the future! That way he wouldn't have to keep an eye on him all the time.
The more Yang Chengchen thought about it, the more he felt that his idea was a good one. It was simply the beginning of a happy life!
When Zhao Houyang heard his cousin say this, he nodded seriously. He was going to give it a try when the time came. As for thighs, the more thighs, the better.
Yang Chengchen thought about how his father and elder brother would be so frustrated with him every day, just wanting him to work. He shuddered instantly, and just thinking about it made him feel like he was going crazy.
So Yang Chengchen quickly looked at Zhao Lingmeng with anticipation, "Aunt, can I stay in your house for a few days?"
After Yang Chengchen finished speaking, he made a begging gesture, and he looked as pitiful as possible.
Yang Chengchen's behavior made Zhao Lingmeng extremely curious. Zhao Lingmeng was curious about her own apprentice, so she asked directly: "Why don't you go back at this time?"
"No, no, I'm fine living at my aunt's place. If I go back, I'll be forced to work. I don't like fighting with those old foxes in the court. I'm still a child!" Yang Chengchen's head was almost shaking like a wave drum at this time.
Zhao Lingmeng looked at Yang Chengchen, who didn't want to do any extra work, and she just found it a little funny.
"You can stay here if you want! But if the Crown Princess sends someone to invite you, it will no longer be my responsibility. You can handle it yourself."
Zhao Lingmeng thought it was okay to live there, but she didn't want to take the blame for snatching the child from someone else.
Seeing that his aunt agreed, Yang Chengchen immediately stood up happily and circled around the pavilion, "Thank you, aunt!"
Yang Chengchen's words of thanks were sincere. At this moment, he didn't want to go back to the Prince's Mansion to see his brothers who were eager to make a move, and he even less wanted to show his father the memorial.
Zhao Ling dreamed that Yang Chengchen was jumping up and down with joy. He shook his head helplessly, thinking that he was still a child after all.
Zhao Lingmeng looked at the two fighting children and could only smile helplessly, then instructed Qiuyue:
"Close the main gate of the mansion. I won't be seeing any guests recently. Keep everyone in the mansion under control and don't discuss this matter."
"Yes, I will arrange it right away, Your Highness, don't worry."
Yang Chengchen and Zhao Houyang, who were playing around, heard their aunt's instructions and both sighed in their hearts at Zhao Lingmeng's caution.
But they both thought about it in their minds for a while, and then started playing again, both cautiously implementing the behavior of "I'm not smart, I don't understand".
Although Zhao Lingmeng closed the door, trouble still came.
On the afternoon that Zhao Lingmeng had closed the main gate, several imperial censors first requested to see her. Zhao Lingmeng refused to see them, so they knelt directly at the door of her mansion.
Soon, many people from the wealthy families on this street began to gather at the gate of Zhao Lingmeng's house to watch the fun! People from all eras like it.
Zhao Lingmeng couldn't help rolling her eyes when she heard the report from her subordinates. She didn't attend court, and her image outside was just that of a favored princess. And yet, someone actually came to kneel before her?
Since they were already kneeling, Zhao Lingmeng said, "Then let's just kneel!" Especially when she looked at the temperature outside, which was almost 40 degrees Celsius, she was also afraid of these imperial censors. They were some ruthless people!
"Chunshui, take my badge and go to the palace to ask a royal physician to stand guard at the gate! If they want to sacrifice their lives for the country, you should save them! After all, I am kindhearted!"
After giving the order, Zhao Lingmeng left everything else alone and went straight into the inner room. After changing clothes, she took a nap peacefully.
Zhao Lingmeng didn't care about these people. The emperor's abdication and the smooth transition of power between the old and new regimes were, in Zhao Lingmeng's opinion, simply a great thing! It was beneficial to both the country and the people. He really didn't understand what these people were doing.
Is it possible that the emperor, with only a position, can only tire himself to death on the dragon throne, and cannot enjoy his old age in peace? Isn't this a disease?
Anyone who can kneel at the door of Princess Funing is definitely not a smart person.
Even the noble ministers of Yuanjing were stunned when they heard the news. They could not understand the train of thought of these imperial censors at all.
What's more, the emperor and the prince in the palace, they just need to have a small snack and bet some money to see how long these people can kneel.
Yang Chengchen and Zhao Houyang heard someone kneeling at the door of their aunt's house, and they secretly went to see which warriors were risking their lives.
When they saw that they were a few rickety old men, they both felt bored and went back to the yard to take a nap.
When Zhao Lingmeng woke up from his nap, it was already two hours later.
The first thing she did when she woke up was to ask the people serving her if those idiots at the door of her house were still there.
"Your Highness, there are six people in total, four of them fainted, and two are still here." When Qiuyue replied, although her tone was calm, the gloating in her eyes was obvious.
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