Chapter 104 one zero three

Of course, Cen Wenwen understood what Hou Junji meant. He was impatient to become the head of the country, so he hurriedly said to the queen, "Madam, this matter must never happen. When it comes to the emperor's body, if the news is wrong, there will be a big mess." Hou Junji said: "Ma'am, Yuchi Jingde is used to speculating. He started with Liu Wuzhou. After seeing Liu Wuzhou's defeat, he surrendered to Tang. He was sure that the emperor would win the Xuanwu Gate, so he quickly joined in. Since he Sending you a letter must be 80-90% sure, otherwise he would not bet on this treasure. I don’t think there is any hesitation to announce this matter as soon as possible, and let the crown prince ascend the throne, with the heart of the people of Anguo.”

The two had their own ghosts and faced each other tit for tat, both waiting for the arbitration of Empress Changsun.Empress Changsun looked at them, and after thinking for a long time, said: "On this matter, the text is correct. Inheriting the great unification is a major matter for the country, how can you be so hasty!" Hou Junji stomped his feet and said anxiously: "Your Majesty! You have thought too much, don't forget that Prince Yin's legacy has not yet been wiped out, don't let him seize the opportunity!" Hou Junji pointed out, Li Chengqian's face became hot when he thought of what happened a while ago about the undercover Chang Sheng in the old East Palace.Empress Changsun was unmoved, and said resolutely: "Don't say any more, even if the emperor is really in misfortune, the crown prince will not be able to ascend the throne if he doesn't see the body! Qianer, send someone to summon Wei Zheng, Li Jing, Zhang Xuansu and others as soon as possible!" Return to the DPRK to discuss how to deal with the crisis.”

After Haitang knew the result of this emergency meeting, she reluctantly instigated her father Hou Junji to spread the news that the emperor had died, and soon all civil and military officials in the Manchu Dynasty knew about it.Many followers thought this was an opportunity to cling to the new monarch, and began to contact secretly, trying to persuade Li Chengqian to join him.Two days later, hundreds of civil and military officials came to the Xiande Hall to meet the prince. They said that since the news of the Holy Spirit's great line has been confirmed, the prince should follow the will of heaven and the people, and quickly inherit the great rule to support the universe!

Li Chengqian said with a sad face: "The emperor's coffin has not returned, how can I—" an elderly minister said: "Your Highness, just listen to the old ministers, the court has been in Suizhou and Mayi twice in a row. Defeated by Xieli, only when you are enthroned can the imperial court command the world with the order of the emperor, Hu Koufang dare not take it lightly!" The ministers knelt down and echoed in unison.Li Chengqian remembered the Queen's advice, and he didn't dare to make decisions lightly. He said to everyone hesitantly: "Thank you for your loyalty to the country. This is a big matter. Let me think about it slowly."

After announcing his retirement from the crowd, Li Chengqian brought He Sidao to Fangfu to visit Fang Xuanling, wanting to ask him for advice, but Fang Xuanling was in a coma, calling his son's name from time to time: Yi Zhi, Yi Zhi.He Sidao felt the pulse for him, and his face became solemn.Li Chengqian asked with concern: "What's going on?" He Sidao sighed: "The whereabouts of my beloved son are unknown. Mr. Fang was already overly sad and his liver qi was stagnant. In addition, he was angered in the hall that day. It was a bit like a stroke. I prescribed a prescription and asked him to take a dose first, and then see it in a few days." Seeing Fang Xuanling's appearance, Li Chengqian was quite disappointed, he said a few words of comfort to Fang Yiai and then left.

Back in the East Palace, it was already time to light the lamps, Hou Junji and Haitang were waiting for him in the study.As soon as he appeared, Haitang asked eagerly, "What did Mr. Fang say?" Li Chengqian shook his head and said, "He can no longer speak." Hou Junji said, "Your Highness, don't hesitate any longer! Immediately ascend the throne, spread the word to the world, Let's attack Jieli!" Both father and daughter looked at him expectantly, and Li Chengqian looked at them, feeling extremely conflicted. Haitang asked: "Your Highness, why on earth can't you make up your mind?" Li Chengqian said: "I—I'm afraid, afraid of the mother's queen, and even more afraid of the father."

At this time, there was a dry thunder in the sky, the door creaked, and was blown open by the wind, and there was a figure standing in the darkness.With a terrified expression on Li Chengqian's face, he yelled: Father, everyone was startled, and when they looked closely, it turned out that Heng Lian was standing at the door with a panicked expression on his face.Li Chengqian asked a little strangely: "Heng Lian, what are you doing there?" Heng Lian concealed: "I want to ask the masters, do you want some supper?" Li Chengqian waved his hand and said: "No, you can go down. "

Heng Lian answered "Yes" and closed the door to leave.Haitang watched him leave, then turned around and said to Li Chengqian: "Father has already left, you are still afraid that he will do something wrong. As for the queen mother, she stopped you from ascending the throne because she hated the emperor in her heart and did not want to accept that the emperor has done something wrong." However, people are dead anyway, so what if she doesn’t accept it? After all, the queen mother is for you, and you insist on ascending the throne. Even if she says a few words about you, she will come to help you in the end. Just wait and see."

Li Chengqian hesitated: "I-oh, I'm still afraid." Haitang didn't want to give up, and said: "How about I send someone to invite the Dharma master of Huichang Temple tomorrow, and ask him to tell the Buddha whether it is good or bad? Everything depends on God's will?" Li Chengqian looked at Haitang and said: "You should You know, I have never believed in gods and Buddhas!" Haitang said: "However, sometimes gods and Buddhas are very effective. I heard from the old eunuch in the palace that a red light can always be seen in the Taiji Hall at night. Some people say that this is a sign that the new king is about to ascend the throne. Li Chengqian's expression changed: "Is this really the case?"

A round of moon coldly shone on the silent Miyagi, Heng Lian carried a lamp to illuminate the road, and led Li Chengqian to walk along the long corridor in front of the Tai Chi Hall.This center of power that ruled the entire country hadn't been visited for a long time, and some fallen leaves had even accumulated on the side of the corridor in front of the hall. When the wind blew, the fallen leaves would float around Li Chengqian. Li Chengqian looked up at the high hall and walked up the steps step by step until he reached the gate. Suddenly, his eyes widened, and a red light was reflected on the window of Tai Chi Hall.Li Chengqian stopped for a while, and hurried over. When he reached the door, the red light disappeared.

Heng Lian pushed open the door, and Li Chengqian stepped into the hall, looked around, and finally his eyes fell on the dragon chair in the middle, and he walked slowly towards it.He walked all the way to the chair, and the chair was covered with a layer of obvious dust. He stretched out his hand and pressed it, and a fresh handprint immediately fell on it. An inexplicable impulse drove him to turn around and slowly sat down. On that chair, his eyes were tightly closed, not daring to open them. Suddenly, a voice came from the side: "The servant kowtows to see long live long live." Li Chengqian was startled, stood up suddenly from the dragon chair, and shouted in horror: "Who?" A figure stood up under the steps "It's an old slave." Li Chengqian took a closer look and saw an old eunuch kneeling on the side of the steps.Li Chengqian asked: "What are you doing here?"