Chapter 6 Chapter 5 The Battle of the Crown Prince

The First Southern Chu Champion In the third month of Gengwu in the nineteenth year of Xiande, Zhao Shengxuan, who was posthumously King of Chu Ling, was succeeded by Prince Zhao Jialing. There are countless silks. The central palace is established, the government and the public are thinking about the crown prince, admonishing the doctor Luo Wensu, and proposing to make Zhao Long, the third son of the king, as the crown prince. First, the Lord appointed Princess Changle as his concubine, but the concubine did not come out, so he sent a dowry maid to serve His Highness the Crown Prince. His Highness, Aiyong, was so beautiful and blessed. She gave birth to three sons and four daughters successively. Later, King Ling was worried, and made a prime minister. Wei Jun's daughter is the crown prince's side concubine. In the fourteenth month, she was born in Long, Jia ascended the throne, and made Shang's imperial concubine.The Shang family was born in a famous family, virtuous and less jealous, the ruling and opposition parties followed the old rule of "a son is more precious than a mother", and asked to establish a son.

The queen heard it and said angrily: "Although the Ai family has no children, how do you know that there will be no children in the future? Moreover, even if they do not come out in the end, the Ai family used to marry maids who were all daughters of the famous Dayong family. Now they have two sons. If you talk about high or low , is it not as good as the Shang family, if you want to establish a heir, you can establish the eldest son of the king." - "The History of Chu in the Southern Dynasties.Biography of King Chu Yang In the nineteenth year of Xiande, the ruler of the country died. If an ordinary person dies, he would die, but the death of a ruler is a major event. "Handed it up, the king was overjoyed, although he didn't see the completion of the Chongwen Hall, but he should still rest in peace.

There is no dispute at all, the crown prince Zhao Jia ascended the throne before his death, and then the change of the Yuan and the amnesty of the world, our Imperial Academy is also very busy, and there are some very important things, although we small officials didn't interrupt too much However, what I am also very concerned about is the affairs of Lihou and Lizhu.After Li, there is no objection. Although Princess Changle lives in the palace all the year round to recuperate, it is not considered to be responsible, but Southern Chu is nominally subject to Dayong, and Princess Changle is the crown prince appointed by the previous king, so Princess Changle is still smooth. Take over the palace in the palm.But establishing a crown prince is troublesome. Princess Changle has no children, and although she is only nineteen years old, she has been ill all year round. Everyone doubts whether she will be pregnant and have children. A prince, Zhao Jia already has four sons and seven daughters, because Princess Changle sent maids to serve the prince, so most of the children were born to girls Yong, but this caused dissatisfaction among the dignitaries in the court. The prime minister's daughter Shang Zhilan pointed out that she would marry the prince as a side concubine. Although the prince doted on Yongnv, the concubine Shang was very upbeat and gave birth to the third son Zhao Long.In the eyes of the court ministers, if the daughter of Princess Changle is born, it is naturally noble, but in their view, the children of other Yong girls are not pure enough, so they all demanded that Zhao Long be the heir apparent.

Although the king is greedy and lustful, he is also a smart person. He naturally knows that the ministers are right on this point, so even though he doesn't like the Shang family very much, he still makes her a noble concubine and makes Zhao Long the prince. He also agrees of.But Princess Changle was furious because of this, she had a big quarrel with the lord, and returned to the palace alone. The beauties of the Yong Kingdom serve him, and often support him to select beauties to enrich the harem, so he respects and even fears Princess Changle very much.Moreover, the reason that the Shang family is a noble daughter of Southern Chu can only be tacitly understood by the monarch and his ministers, so Zhao Jia temporarily stopped establishing a crown prince, and hinted to the courtiers that unless they persuade the queen, they cannot establish a crown prince.

But this point can make it difficult for these courtiers to die. Ever since Princess Changle married Nanchu, she often lived in the palace. The lord's favorite concubine, their sons are not qualified to be crown princes, and it's too late for them to resent, how can they persuade the princess? Gradually, everyone's eyes fell on one person——Liang Wan. Liang Wan is not only Princess Changle's best friend, but also the adopted daughter of the former king. Although she failed to choose a son-in-law in Southern Chu, she has a close friendship with the civil and military heroes of Southern Chu. It is reasonable that she is the best lobbyist, but she refused.Therefore, the Mingyue Tower, which has gradually calmed down for many days, has become a place full of traffic.

Under such circumstances, I came to Mingyue Tower again. I didn't want to come, but Liang Wan suddenly posted a post to invite me. Although I have no plans for her, it is inevitable to fantasize about her, let alone her post I refused It would be a little rude. I calmly walked into the gate of the courtyard and bypassed the blue waves. The front of the Mingyue Tower is full of pear blossoms. Now April is the flowering period of pear blossoms. The pear blossoms in the garden are like clouds and snow. I took a deep breath With the refreshing fragrance, I asked the maid who led the way: "Girl, do you have any orders for Miss Liang to summon the officials?" The maid said playfully: "Then I have to ask Miss, how can I, a little girl, know, my lord?" I am so respectful, I am ashamed to be a servant." I solemnly said: "As the saying goes, the prime minister's family is a seventh-rank official, and Miss Liang is the righteous daughter of the former king and a friend of the queen. I am afraid that she is more powerful than the prime minister. In that case, how can the girl have six ranks? It's a rank, and the next official is from the seventh rank, so naturally you have to be respectful." The maid was stunned, then laughed, and said in a low voice: "I heard that my lady told the prime minister that if you want to persuade the queen, you must A grown-up must come forward."

This time it's my turn to be stunned. When will I, a small Hanlin editor, be able to move the majestic Princess Dayong and Queen Nanchu.Walking into Mingyue Tower with half-belief, he immediately saw the prime minister and the academician in charge of the Hanlin Academy sitting at the top, accompanied by Liang Wan.I almost turned around and ran.But knowing that it was impossible, he still bowed respectfully and said: "The next official pays homage to the prime minister and the head of the courtyard." Prime Minister Shang Weijun nodded repeatedly and said: "Okay, okay, Sir Xie said that you are very capable, and you will be promoted in the near future. You are indeed the pillar of the country. Miss Liang, you have already arrived. Miss said last time that only Jiang Hanlin can persuade the queen. What is the reason?"

I immediately looked at Liang Wan, I had no enmity with her in the past, and I have no grievances these days, why did she frame me like this.Under the watchful eyes of the three of us, Liang Wan took a sip of fragrant tea, and then said: "To tell you the truth, I was originally from Dayong, and all the adults proposed to make Prince Long the crown prince, and the deep meaning is that passers-by I also know that the queen doesn't understand. Now that I am angry and leave the palace, it is the most annoying time. The concubine has received the princess's favor, and the princess treats her like a sister. If she is persuaded to obey the lord and all the adults, wouldn't it be embarrassing? The princess is heartbroken. At that time, even if the princess has room for change, she will not be able to agree, so Liang Wan absolutely cannot persuade her, but I am grateful for being favored by the late king. You have to turn around, think twice, think of the princess since she came to Southern Chu, Ya loves poetry, and never puts down the scrolls every day. She once said to the concubine that all the famous scholars in the past have returned to the loess, and they cannot see each other. Today, everyone only has the number one scholar in Southern Chu. Jiang Zhe, reading his poems is full of emotion, and he is also in Southern Chu. Every time he thinks about seeing him, he fears that the monarch and his ministers will be separated, and men and women are different. To be able to meet the queen, fulfill the queen's long-cherished wish, and then ask the champion to make a tactful statement, the queen must be moved."

I almost fainted, do I look like an idiot, I am a little champion, I am probably just a jester in the eyes of the queen, why should I influence the queen, I look at the prime minister earnestly, hoping that he can stop Such an unrealistic idea.But my dream was shattered, Shang Weijun's old man was full of contemplation, and the headmaster nodded repeatedly.Just like that, without even a chance to object, I was escorted into the carriage by Liang Wan and drove towards the palace. On the way, I asked solemnly: "Miss Liang, has this officer ever offended you?" Liang Wan smiled and shook her head, "No."

I said again: "Then have you ever offended Dayong?" A trace of contempt flashed in Liang Wan's eyes and said: "No." I suddenly said angrily: "In this case, I am neither your father-killing enemy nor your flirtatious lover, what do you want to kill me for?" Liang Wan was startled, and then she showed a flowery smile and said, "The champion is angry." I had regained my composure, and said coldly, "It's a small disadvantage for me to do things, I'm afraid it will hurt Miss Liang." Hmph, even if I die, I will hold you back, I thought viciously in my heart.

Liang Wan's eyebrows changed, and she said sweetly: "Duke Zhuangyuan misunderstood the concubine's status, the method of concubine's status is very sure." I don't talk to her anymore, because I feel that it is meaningless to quarrel over a foregone conclusion. The anger just now was just imitating the mentality of ordinary people. Just slow down.Seeing that I didn't speak, Liang Wan respected me more, which made me vigilant. Although I haven't seen her in the past few years, I know something about her. Judging from her behavior, she is actually a big There is a great possibility that Yong is a spy, otherwise why have I not found Mr. Ruyi for three years? I see that she is good at dancing, and she is like a fish in water in the southern Chu court and the opposition. I never believe that she is an ordinary woman.To put it bluntly, in Jiaxing, I went to Yanyue Tower only once because I was duped, but Yunyan, the head oiran of Yanyue Tower, is as beautiful as a fairy, and also proficient in piano, chess, calligraphy and painting. Judging from Liang Wan's behavior, she is just a high-ranking prostitute and actress. The main difference is that she deals with high-ranking officials and talented people, and her background is strong, and she has not sold herself. Liang Wan didn't know that I was slandering her, and she still chatted with me without saying a word.After about two hours, the carriage finally arrived at the Mochou Lake Palace. After being interrogated by the guards, I entered the palace smoothly and arrived at Linbo Pavilion facing Mochou Lake. Let someone report it, and dragged me to go in. The maids on both sides probably knew that Liang Wan was not easy to mess with, except for rushing in to report, they just let us in like this. As soon as I walked into the room, I saw Princess Changle wearing plain palace attire, leaning on the brocade couch and reading a book, she raised her head with a smile and said: "Sister Wan'er is here." When she saw me, she immediately looked up. She blushed and said: "Who is so bold, dare to break into the bedroom of Ai's family." Liang Wan let go of me, stepped forward and said: "Princess, you see that I have brought the person you most want to see, why are you still angry?" Princess Changle was stunned for a moment, and thought of someone in her mind, she exclaimed, "Could it be Jiang Zhe and Jiang Suiyun?" Liang Wan turned her head and said, "Jiang Zhe, don't come to see the princess yet." As soon as I entered the door, I was stunned. When I saw Princess Changle, she was on the occasion of her big wedding. She was wearing the dress of Princess Dayong and a red wedding dress, so even though she was only sixteen years old, she was still graceful and luxurious. Today, she is wearing plain clothes, without any makeup or powder, but she is delicate and elegant, charming, quite different from when she got married, not to mention that she has been through a lot of weather in the past two years, and she has grown up a lot. This kind of mature charm, my heartbeat is getting stronger and stronger, for some reason, I suddenly have an evil thought, it would be great if I could hug her. Just when I was thinking wildly, Liang Wan's words reminded me, and she hurriedly stepped forward and said: "Jiang Zhe, the editor of Chen Hanlin Academy, kowtowed to the queen for thousands of years." Princess Changle suddenly showed a mixed look of worry and joy, and said after a long while: "Master Jiang is alive, and the Ai family usually likes Master Jiang's poems the most. We meet today and want to ask for help. I don't know if it is possible." I calmly said: "Dare not to obey." Princess Changle seemed to see that I was a little cold, she glanced at me faintly, and said: "This is the poem that the Ai family usually recites, Mr. Jiang knows which one the Ai family likes the most." Said and handed the booklet in his hand to Liang Wan.Liang Wan smiled slightly and gave me the brochure again. I took it over and took a look, and it really was a handwritten poem, the small characters on hairpin flowers were very beautiful. I turned the first page, but it was "Jinse". "Jinse has fifty strings for no reason, one string and one column thinks about the Chinese New Year. Zhuang Shengxiao dreamed of butterflies, Wangdi Chunxin entrusted cuckoos. There are tears in the moon and pearls in the sea, and smoke in Lantian's warm jade. This feeling can be remembered, but it was lost at that time "I whispered the poem I wrote when my father died when I was fifteen years old. At that time, my father was dying. He sometimes whispered, sometimes chuckled, and more often faintly sad, facing the portrait of his mother. It was really faint, because my father was going to see my mother, and there was even a trace of joy in the sadness. It was for this reason that I didn't force my father to take those bitter medicines. Since my father's life could not be saved, why should I let him He was suffering with endless pain. I remember that night I knelt in front of my father's bed and swore that I could take care of myself. My father looked at me with relief, and then he stopped breathing. His expression was so peaceful.Involuntarily, my tears fell, and today I realized how much pain my father's death has brought to me. Seeing me crying, Princess Changle was a little uneasy, and looked up at Liang Wan.Liang Wan understood and handed me a silk handkerchief. I wiped away my tears and said with a smile: "The queen is laughing. I wrote this poem when my father passed away. My father and my mother loved each other very much. After my mother passed away, my father was always worried. At that time, my late father was in a very calm mood, just because he was about to meet his mother. So I wrote this poem, and I didn't expect the princess to have it here." Princess Changle said softly: "When the Aijia was at Jiji, someone came from Southern Chu and brought this poem to the Aijia. It's just that the Aijia didn't know who Jiang Zhe was at that time. Feelings under the Moon, I like it very much. When I asked His Highness, I realized that it was the masterpiece of Jiang Zhuangyuan. From then on, the Ai family asked sister Waner to collect the poems of the champion for me. In the past few years, the Ai family lived in a secluded palace and read the champion. Words can relieve my sorrow." I bowed down and said, "It's my honor to be appreciated by the queen for your poems." Seeing that I was calm, Changle asked: "Aijia likes this brocade song very much, but Aijia doesn't understand what is 'Lantian Rinuanyu Shengyan'. Is it true that Lantian beautiful jade, under the sun, will really give birth to lightness?" smoke?" I smiled and replied: "There is a source for this poem. In the old Jin Dynasty, Sikong Tu once said, 'Zai Shulun said that the scenery of a poet is like the warm sun in a blue field, and the smoke from a good jade. '." Princess Changle suddenly said: "So that's the case, the Ai family understands. I don't know if the number one scholar has any new poems recently." I thought for a while, and said: "The minister is busy with official duties these days, and there are very few good poems. If the queen does not dislike it, please ask Rong Chen to record a game work." Princess Changle was overjoyed, and immediately summoned the maid to grind the ink. I used the Four Treasures of the Study on the side desk to write the title of the poem "Moving to Liuzhuang to Listen to the Orioles in Spring", and then wrote: "Spring returns to the sky, rain and smoke, and countless strips are dragged on the ground. For a few days, the green shade adds tenderness, and for a while the yellow bird occupies Qiao Ke. Flying like a green cloud road, listening to and hearing the song of red snow. The green curtain is opened in front of the curling wind, and the golden shuttle is crossed on the branches. Who knows from the song of morning and evening , from the north to the south, whichever is more. A few strands faintly confuse Hanyuan, and a sound seems to recall Qin'e. But Rong Yunyi listens to each other, and does not allow the rough to pass by. Delicate and slippery as pearls grow on the bottom of the tongue, soft and long as threads knotted in the eyebrow sockets The bright light and the bright eyes are really life-like, and the young words are fading away as if they are dead. Gu Ying's voice is intermittent, and he still recognizes the shadow when he hears the sound. How can the general reward today? It's all the golden basket in front of you." Princess Changle stepped forward, read in a low voice, and said after a long time: "The talented people in Southern Chu are indeed extraordinary, and Ai's family reads it with fluent eloquence." I saw that Princess Changle seemed a bit tired, so I said goodbye: "My lady is not in good health, I dare not stay for long, so I will leave here, please take care of me, lady." Princess Changle smiled slightly and said, "Thank you, Liang Wan, for sending Master Jiang on behalf of Ai's family." Liang Wan responded and led me out. After walking a long distance, Liang Wan stopped suddenly and said coldly, "Master Jiang, did you forget something?" I was taken aback for a moment, and then remembered that Ben and I forgot to persuade the empress to establish a crown prince, but I thought about it again, and said lightly: "Why does Miss Liang say that, it should have nothing to do with whether I persuade or not." Liang Wan said angrily: "Why, do you ministers of Southern Chu think our princess is easy to bully?" I saw through the suspicion in Liang Wan's eyes, but I didn't hide it and said: "Miss Liang should be very clear that the appointment of the crown prince is a foregone conclusion, and the queen should also understand it in her heart, but if she agrees lightly, it will inevitably damage Dayong's prestige." Liang Wan's complexion sank and she said, "What nonsense are you talking about?" I thought to myself, instead of letting her think that I am stupid and can be used, it is better to let her understand how powerful I am, and keep her at a respectful distance, lest she will harm me again.Therefore, I said in an ethereal tone: "Princess Dayong's marriage to Southern Chu was not at all voluntary, so the queen didn't expect to be favored by the lord at all. Emperor Yong married so many beauties as a dowry just to confuse the lord , lest the queen have to deal with a husband and son-in-law that she doesn't like. As for Miss Liang, you are good at dancing, and you are a good candidate to lead Dayong's spies in Southern Chu. The lady has a subtle identity and can act as you please without any scruples. The princess is in charge of this matter, and it is inevitable that someone will notice that the princess's behavior is suspicious, I think for Dayong, the princess only needs to marry to Nanchu to fulfill her duty." Although Liang Wan tried her best to remain calm, her complexion was pale, and a cold light flashed in her eyes. I hurriedly said: "Xiaguan is just a small Hanlin. I have no way to ask about these important affairs of the state, and I don't bother to ask. It's really unwise for the young lady to bother to involve Xiaguan. If Xiaguan has any accident for no reason, It is inevitable that people will doubt Miss's intentions." Liang Wan was taken aback for another moment, her expression returned to normal for a moment, and she said sweetly: "The queen likes your lord's poems, from now on, my concubine will send someone to fetch your new works from your lord, I'm sure your lord will not refuse." I said frankly: "Xiaguan's family is poor, and he doesn't have his own mansion. He just rented a private house near the Imperial Academy. If the lady sends someone to go, he often can't find him. I will definitely send new poems and essays to Mingyue Tower regularly, and please pass on the title to Queen Chitose." Liang Wan glanced at me appreciatively and said: "Alright, the concubine has to go back to persuade the queen, the horses and chariots are ready, and they will send you to the Prime Minister's residence to report on the errand." I thank you respectfully, get in the car, and leave. In the middle of the night, I finally returned to the city, and the journey was safe and sound. When I arrived at the Prime Minister’s Mansion, I told Shang Weijun who was full of worries. In this regard, Xiaguan was clumsy in speech and did not know how to persuade him. Later, his mother was tired, and Xiaguan had to leave. Later, Ms. Liang told Xiaguan that she knew that Xiaguan could not speak, and the purpose of letting Xiaguan go was nothing more than Relieve the empress's sorrow, the empress understands the righteousness, and has long understood that the important matter of establishing a reserve is so important, but it is difficult to change her mouth when she is angry for a while. Miss Liang will go to persuade the empress while the empress is happy, and she will definitely change her mind. The Lord will personally go to pick up the empress, so that the empress can step down." Shang Weijun was full of joy and said: "Okay, okay, Jiang Hanlin is indeed a pillar of talent, I have already discussed with you, Bachelor Xie, you have contributed to the establishment of the Chongwen Palace, and you will be rewarded in the near future, okay, go back and rest. " Returning home exhausted, seeing a lamp like a bean, knowing that Xiao Shunzi was coming, he walked in lazily, fell on the bed, and asked, "Why are you free today? I remember that you have two days to go before vacation." Woolen cloth." Xiao Shunzi came over with a light smile, pulled me up, helped me undress and said, "I was supposed to be on duty today, but I overheard Prime Minister Shang telling the king about your going to the palace, so I changed it with someone else." After work, this trip back and forth is really tiring, I saw you came out again after arriving at the prime minister's mansion, and thought there was no danger, so I came back first to get some water for you to bathe in, and after you finished washing, supper should be ready." My eyes were half-closed and I was dragged to the kitchen by him. There was already a tub filled with 70% water, and the stove was heating up for supper.I asked in a low voice, "You didn't go to the palace with me, did you?" Xiao Shunzi helped me into the bathtub, and said calmly, "My kung fu is not good enough, the palace and the prime minister's residence are very guarded." I yawned and said, "There is a sword manual under my pillow. I don't know if it will work or not, so go and have a look." Xiao Shunzi said indifferently: "I've already seen it. The sword technique is good, but it's useless to me. It needs a masculine inner energy, but mine is the most feminine." I was almost falling asleep, and said in a daze, "I know, I'll look for it again, the higher your martial arts, the safer I am." Xiao Shunzi replied something, but I didn't catch it. Half a month later, the queen returned to the palace, and the lord of the country held a grand ceremony for the establishment of the crown prince. All the officials were rewarded. I surpassed the rank of editor and became a servant directly, starting from the fifth rank.