Chapter 40 is destiny
Being retained by Zhu Yuhuan, Xu Yun couldn't help feeling a little uneasy compared to the calm Yu Qian.
Everyone knew that Zhang Fu brought the two of them to visit Zhu Yuhuan's residence. It would be less likely to attract attention if they left together at this time, but the princess kept them at this time, making it even more difficult for Xu Yun to grasp the princess's thoughts.
Even if there was something I really wanted to tell him, I couldn't do it in front of Yu Qian.
This person speaks based on his own thoughts. Even if he asks the princess to govern the country today, it does not prove that he is on the princess' side.
Compared to her expression when facing Zhang Fu, Zhu Yuhuan looked much more relaxed at this moment. She raised the corners of her lips slightly and said, "You two have a lot of responsibilities on your shoulders. How come you have time to come to me?"
Xu Yun thought to himself, if they didn't come, how could Zhang Fu come?
Yu Qian, who was standing by, had already said, "Isn't Your Highness waiting for us to come together?"
Xu Yun always had a feeling that this kid was living with a reckless attitude.
But he still wants to live!
Zhu Yuhuan couldn't help but laugh and said, "That's true." She looked at Yu Qian and said, "We are all on the same boat now. If the thunderbolt really strikes, we will all die together."
"Your Highness won't let this happen." Yu Qian looked at Zhu Yuhuan and said, "The Duke of Ying just now failed to realize one thing. Once all the ministers submit a joint memorial requesting the Princess to govern the country, Your Highness will assume the power of the Son of Heaven. If you intend to prevent Your Majesty from returning to the capital, that's not a bad idea. At that time, the court can only deliberate on appointing three people: Prince of Qin, the eldest son, and Prince of Xiang. Prince of Qin is cowardly, the eldest son is young, and Prince of Xiang is the best choice, but the late emperor still has an heir. Such a blatant transfer of the royal family's hereditary line will only cause endless disasters."
Zhu Yuhuan's smile widened and he said, "Go on."
Xu Yun interrupted hastily, "Let's not continue this discussion."
Zhu Yuhuan chuckled, then said, "So their bet is that I will peacefully remain in my position as regent for the rest of my life, until the eldest prince, like Your Majesty, marries and takes power." She stood up and walked to the door. "If it were before the third year of Xuande, I might still have such thoughts, but it's been almost ten years now. I've watched this court and this country gradually develop into what they are today. I only have two choices: either watch completely from the sidelines and ignore the flood, or do something drastic and take the helm myself."
What Zhu Yuhuan said seemed to be two different paths, but in fact they both knew it clearly.
When you are sailing against the current, if you don't move forward, you will move backward.
Zhu Yuhuan turned to look at Yu Qian and asked, "If Minister Yu didn't share my thoughts, he probably wouldn't have come to me, right?"
Yu Qian also stood up and said, "I have one more question to ask."
Zhu Yuhuan waved to Xu Yun, who was almost furious behind him, and then nodded and said, "Just ask."
Yu Qian naturally noticed the two's little tricks, but he didn't take them seriously. After all, he knew Xu Yun well. He was a smooth-talking, skilled figure, but he wouldn't easily take sides. Even with Yu Qian's prior advice, Xu Yun's ability to speak up for the princess in court showed his close relationship with her.
"When Your Highness submitted a memorial to His Majesty regarding the administration of Guizhou, did you already have a backup plan?"
Zhu Yuhuan hadn't expected his question to be so clear and pointed. He laughed at first, then said, "At that time, I hadn't received the news yet, so naturally, I didn't have a foolproof backup plan. But Your Majesty's border patrol was indeed within my expectations, and I do have a backup plan at this moment."
Xu Yun had never expected that the princess, who usually spoke in a roundabout way, would be so frank in front of Yu Qian. He said anxiously, "Your Majesty, the incidents during your border patrol were all accidents. You must not let your imagination run wild, and you must not speak nonsense!"
Yu Qian was silent for a moment, then said, "I understand your Highness's meaning. This border patrol was both an accident and destiny."
The unexpected thing was that when Zhu Qizhen was patrolling the border, he ran into the Oirat Mongols who were disturbing the border from the south. Given Zhu Qizhen's personality, it was destined that he would face the enemy head-on instead of playing it safe.
A variety of factors ultimately led to this disaster.
Coincidentally, if there is any slight change in any link in this plan, it will not work.
No matter whether it is one person or a group of people, it is impossible to achieve such an interconnectedness.
Even if one wanted to blame this incident on Princess Shunde, no one would believe it.
The emperor already enjoys the support of the world, so naturally he must shoulder the heaviest responsibility of the world and bear the consequences of his decisions.
Zhu Yuhuan half-jokingly asked, "Why don't you suspect that I deliberately taught His Majesty this?"
Yu Qian had obviously not expected Zhu Yuhuan to say this. He was stunned for a moment before replying, "If a child is not taught well, it is the father's fault. This has always been the case. What has your Highness done wrong?"
Zhu Yuhuan stared at him, finally revealing a sincere smile. "Minister Yu really didn't disappoint me." She looked at Xu Yun beside her and said, "Xuanyu, you two should cooperate well. Protecting the capital is a great achievement. I am still waiting to promote you."
Xu Yun was originally a little puzzled as to why Zhu Yuhuan favored Qian so much. After all, this person was different from him and only now had some connection with the eldest princess.
This behavior is like being fence-sitter no matter how you look at it, and with the intelligence of the princess, it is impossible for her not to see it. Could it be that these two really are so "compatible"?
But as soon as Zhu Yuhuan made his promise, Xu Yun immediately threw away his doubts and dissatisfaction and replied, "Yes."
After the two of them left together, Huai En spoke again, "If nothing unexpected happens, when we go to court tomorrow, all the ministers will write a letter together to implore Your Highness to govern the country."
Zhu Yuhuan held his chin with one hand and said, "If nothing unexpected happens, it should be like this. I'm really looking forward to what will happen tomorrow."
"Given Empress Dowager Sun's personality, she will definitely try to get Concubine Zhou De to join her in opposing it."
Zhu Yuhuan said calmly: "If that's the case, I'm afraid she will feel even worse."
Han Guilan said that their relationship was lukewarm before, and Zhou Yingying considered herself Zhu Yuhuan's person.
In any case, Empress Dowager Sun was nominally superior to Zhou Yingying, while Zhu Yuhuan was of the same generation as Zhu Qizhen. It was obvious at a glance which choice was better.
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