Chapter 35 Brotherly Covenant
In the Hall of Qinzheng, the ministers congratulated the emperor on the next day's wedding, and said a lot of flattery. Han Ruzi was absent-minded, and he couldn't help but glance at the Tingzheng Pavilion from the corner of his eye. The queen mother is inside. She is really what the emperor dowager described Is that kind of person? Is she really willing to kill her own son?
Every time he thought about it, Han Ruzi shuddered.
Regarding Sidi's death, the imperial concubine did not say much. It was already late at that time, and she could not stay in the emperor's room for too long. Tell Your Majesty, I am willing to stand by Your Majesty, and so are the ministers in the court."
Han Ruzi couldn't help but believe what the imperial concubine said. His own experience was the proof. He still remembered how narrow his living environment was when he was a child. He was never taught by his master. It was his mother who taught him how to read.
For a member of the royal family, this is an extremely unusual encounter, completely unethical. He didn't think it was special in the past. After entering the palace, he gradually realized that he had been bullied all his life. Only under the careful care of his mother, He didn't notice it.
He still didn't fully believe what the empress dowager said, especially about the ministers in the court. After all, the past is the past, and the attitude of the ministers is the decisive force at present.
Han Ruzi hoped to have a direct conversation with a certain minister, but the opportunity was so rare that he couldn't even make eye contact with the minister in the Hall of Qinzheng.
There was no homework this morning, and the time to listen to the government was very short. After accepting the congratulatory greetings from the ministers, the emperor was taken to rehearse the wedding process.
For the emperor, a big wedding is not a complicated matter. Most of the etiquette is performed by the empress. From morning to night, it takes a whole day, which is more complicated than the emperor's ascension to the throne. During this period, the emperor only needs to show up when he worships the ancestors in the Taimiao, pays homage to the Empress Dowager in the Cishun Palace, and finally enters the bridal chamber. During the rest of the time, he either has nothing to do, or sits in a side hall to receive congratulations from princes and ministers in turn.
The ceremony was completed quickly, and after lunch, the emperor came to Tai'an Palace.
Tai'an Palace is the official residence of the emperor. Han Ruzi will only change places in a few days because he is not yet married. He will live here until he gets married tomorrow.
Tai'an Palace is also where the bridal chamber is located. The newly married queen will live here for three days and three nights, and then move to the area where the concubine lives.
Standing in the new house, Han Ruzi looked at the gorgeous and colorful brocade quilts and curtains, but his mind was still out of sight. He had to find a way to verify what the empress dowager said. He couldn't miss the opportunity, but he couldn't take the bait casually.
His mother reminded him not to trust anyone after entering the palace, and not to offend anyone. The latter is difficult to do, but the former must be kept in mind.
The imperial concubine was not familiar with Wang Meiren, so she didn't say much, but the few things mentioned made Han Ruzi look at her mother with admiration, and felt that her reminder must be useful.
Han Ruzi turned around and met the jealous eyes of the King of the East China Sea.
The idea popped up at this moment.
"You step back, I want to stay here alone for a while."
The accompanying dozen or so eunuchs and ceremonial officials left the room. The emperor can't manage state affairs, so this small request can still be met.
Han Ruzi sat on the bed for a while, thinking that tomorrow's marriage is absurd and ridiculous, but there are so many people busy with it in a serious manner, this is also the power of "convention", he thought, laughing silently After a while, he shouted: "The king of the East China Sea comes in!"
After a while, the king of Donghai walked in suspiciously. As long as there were no outsiders, he would not salute, nor did he hide the resentment in his heart, and stared at the emperor coldly.
"I don't even know the queen's name." Han Ruzi said.
The resentment in Donghai King's eyes reached its peak in an instant, and his whole body tensed up, as if he was about to pounce. A eunuch at the door took a look, and Donghai King bowed and replied, "The queen's surname is Cui, her name is Nuan, and her name is Xiaojun."
"Cui Nuan? Well...a special name." Han Ruzi didn't know what to say, when the eunuch poked his head again at the door.
"My cousin is very doted on at home, so she named her Nuan." Donghai King was inexplicably angry, turned his head and shouted: "What are you looking at? Did you hear me talking to Brother Huang? Go away!"
No one probes anymore.
Han Ruzi smiled, some things really need someone like the King of the East China Sea to do, "I know you like Cui's cousin very much, and you don't want her to be my queen."
The king of the East China Sea kept silent, he didn't want to be caught again, and it was enough to do such a thing as pleading guilty once.
Han Ruzi stood up and walked slowly towards King Donghai, "Actually, I don't want to either."
"Don't want to marry the queen?" Donghai King didn't believe it at all.
"I didn't choose the queen, and I didn't decide everything. Of course I don't want to."
The King of the East China Sea lowered his gaze, "There is no need to tell me this."
"I think it's better to make it clear. Do you still have contact with Master Luo?"
The king of the East China Sea immediately became vigilant, "What have you heard? Who is talking gossip? I don't know anything."
"Wasn't Luo Huanzhang your master before? When the master and apprentice meet, they must have something to say."
"In front of you and the eunuch, what dare we say?" The king of the East China Sea widened his eyes, and he was discouraged after a while, "Master Luo once gave me a letter, in which I scolded me, saying that I...you won't tell the Queen Mother, will you?"
"No, and I can't see the Queen Mother either."
"Master Luo is very dissatisfied with my performance in the palace, saying that I am arrogant and rude, I will not abide by the rules of courtiers, sooner or later I will cause big trouble for the Cui family, he asked me to serve you honestly - I am unlucky enough , did not get sympathy, and was scolded, now you can understand the difference between being an emperor and not being an emperor."
Han Ruzi understood a long time ago that his purpose of asking these words was not to inquire about privacy, but to confirm whether the note "Shangsi Meat" had anything to do with the king of the East China Sea. Neither Luo Huanzhang nor the imperial concubine said how the note was stuffed. into the emperor's belt.
After asking a few words, Han Ruzi became more and more convinced that the King of the East China Sea had nothing to do with this matter. Both Luo Huanzhang and the Empress Dowager were extremely careful people, and they would never entrust such an important task to the King of the East China Sea.
Han Ruzi was just the opposite. He had no one else to entrust to him. The King of the East China Sea was the only choice. "I have an idea."
"Why do you have an idea and tell me?"
"This idea concerns you."
"I'm not interested, I'm just unlucky, I can be a servant honestly."
"It's also related to your cousin."
Anger flashed in Donghai King's eyes again, he was like a hornet's nest, he would fight back after being stabbed, regardless of whether it was a show of favor or a demonstration.
"I am a fake emperor, and your cousin can also be a fake queen," Han Ruzi said.
"You are not a fake emperor, you are a puppet... What does a fake queen mean?"
"Tomorrow is the wedding day. The queen and I will stay in Tai'an Palace for three days. I promise to do nothing to her, and I will never do anything in the future."
"You are only a few days older than me, and my cousin is one year younger than me. They are both children. What else can you do to her?" The King of the East China Sea looked disdainful.
To be honest, Han Ruzi didn't know what he could do, so he thought for a while and said, "The Empress Dowager sent a court lady to teach me the way of husband and wife, you should have heard of it, right?"
They all lived in the Empress Dowager's Compassionate Palace. Of course, the King of the East China Sea would not be unaware, the corners of his mouth twitched twice, "You can really...do nothing?"
"It's not that difficult, it all depends on whether I want to or not."
The corner of Donghai King's mouth twitched again, "If you lie, my cousin will definitely tell me."
"certainly."
The king of the East China Sea began to seriously consider the emperor's thoughts, "Do you want to win me and Cui Shi to help you fight against the queen mother? I have to think about it."
Han Ruzi laughed, neither Luo Huanzhang nor the imperial concubine recruited the King of the East China Sea, let alone he said, "It's not that complicated, I just want you to do me a favor."
"Oh." The King of the East China Sea looked a little disappointed, "In fact, as long as I ask, the Cui family will definitely help you, but the benefits you give are too few, and you have to take the throne anyway..." The King of the East China Sea was cautious, and did not take the throne. Say the rest and nod to the emperor.
"I don't want to fight against the queen mother, I just want to inquire about my mother's safety, and if possible, I will send a letter."
"Isn't your mother the queen mother?" Donghai King said sarcastically, seeing the emperor's serious expression, he changed his words: "You really only have this request?"
Han Ruzi nodded, "Don't rely on Master Luo when sending messages."
"Of course, he definitely disagreed, and he might have torn up the letter on the spot. Well, let me think about it... Junyanghou's youngest son, King Huahu, has the best relationship with me. He also serves as an attendant in the palace. You can ask him to help you with this." The King of Donghai walked up to the emperor and said very seriously: "You are the emperor, no joke, I promise not to touch the queen, not even with a single finger."
"Promise." Han Ruzi didn't feel how difficult it was, and added after hesitating for a moment: "But if the queen... pesters me like a court lady..."
"Impossible." Donghai King flatly denied, "You just have to keep an eye on yourself."
"My mother lives in..."
Just as Han Ruzi was about to tell the address, the King of Donghai waved his hand, "If you can't find out even this little thing, the Junyanghou family will be called 'Hou Family Heroes' in vain. There are not many Liehou families left under the title of Taizu. , Marquis Junyang is considered the most stable family. Forget it, you don’t even understand.”
Han Ruzi really didn't understand, but he kept the titles of Marquis Junyang and "Heroes of the Hou Family" in his heart, "As soon as possible."
"Not today, not tomorrow, the day after tomorrow... the day after tomorrow at the latest, I will tell Hua Huwang about this, and it may take a few days before I hear back. You have to write a letter, or give me some token or something."
"I'll give it to you. King Huahu, is this his real name?" Han Ruzi didn't think it was the name of a disciple of the Hou family.
"Who knows if it's his real name? His surname is Hua, everyone calls him Tiger King, we good friends...you don't need to worry about this matter, just prepare a token and wait for the letter to be received."
Han Ruzi didn't ask any more questions. His goal had been achieved. With Yang Feng not around, Meng E only knew martial arts, and only his mother could give him direct guidance.
The only problem is the King of the East China Sea. So far, he hasn't done anything, but he has caused a lot of trouble. Han Ruzi said solemnly: "If my mother's letter falls into other people's hands, or if the news leaks out, don't blame me for being ruthless."
"What else can you do?"
"I want to be husband and wife with the queen, and let her give birth to a prince for me." Han Ruzi really had no other way to threaten the king of the East China Sea.
The East China Sea King's expression changed, and finally he said with a guilty conscience: "You dare."
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