Chapter 672: hostage
Just after noon, Yong'an Palace was also very lively at this time. Empress Dowager Tian Yuchan prepared a sumptuous lunch for her son, daughter-in-law and the general in-law.
As soon as she came from Chengqian Hall, Tang Yulan began to vent her dissatisfaction to Tang Yao: "Father is really confused. How can I compromise with my ancestors today, berate my elder brother and the princess's sister-in-law, and let Ji Rongheng go to Langzhou."
"Don't talk nonsense, my wife, my father-in-law has his own deep meaning in this move."
Qinghe King Lin Jinke was still thinking about the beautiful face of Chengqian Palace, when he heard what the princess said, he immediately came to his senses and persuaded him solemnly.
Tian Yuchan ate the meal in front of her unhurriedly, and said with a smile, "Qian'er was spoiled in the palace since she was a child, and it's not a bad thing to go to Luyan Port to suffer, but it hurts the son-in-law, and I feel sorry for my family. I'm really sorry."
"Husband and wife are supposed to share weal and woe. The Queen Mother's words are serious."
Tang Yao replied politely: "It's just that the candidate for the governor of Langzhou can't be negotiated for a long time. Although it is the next policy to let Ji Rongheng take over Langzhou, it is better than letting the regent and the ancestors decide on the candidate."
"Not bad."
Tian Yuchan raised her eyes, her eyes filled with a sinister smile: "Ji Rongheng is not difficult to deal with. As long as Ke'er successfully enters Jingling City, he will be recalled by an imperial decree."
As soon as she finished speaking, a servant came in in a hurry and said loudly: "Back to the Queen Mother, Your Majesty has not taken the pill refined by Taoist Priest Huanglongguan Chunhua today. This old servant dare not persuade me any more. Come and report to the Queen Mother."
"Didn't take it?"
Tian Yuchan looked at the attendant in surprise, but then smiled lightly: "Our Majesty, if we don't rely on the immortal prescription, there is no possibility of recovery for the dragon body. Don't worry, Your Majesty will take it sooner or later."
"But the ancestors and His Majesty have accepted Princess Pingning's advice, no longer take the elixir, and plan to use the quack doctors in the Imperial Hospital again."
The servant carefully looked at everyone and replied cautiously.
"Princess Pingning?"
Tian Yuchan took another breath in astonishment: "This woman really has some skills. Nandu Wang and Yue Guifei went to Luyan Port, but they didn't get half of the benefits. Even my daughter was inspired by her to do it. I'm afraid it's not a good stubble to stop the business of merchants."
"Queen, this woman is very good at instigating right and wrong. King Pingning keeps her by his side sooner or later to threaten His Highness. Since she has entered Beijing this time, she must not be allowed to return to Luyan Port."
Thinking of Lin Jinke's affectionate eyes towards the woman just now, Tang Yulan felt angry in her heart at this moment, and murderous intent appeared in her eyes.
"Pingning Wang and his wife really want to take precautions."
Tang Yao agreed with his daughter's words, and said anxiously: "Princess Pingning dared to mention in court today that Princess Shu should return to the land of Qinghe to take charge of the army, and the old minister noticed that the regent It seems that they also intend to win over the couple, so why not take advantage of Princess Pingning's entry into the capital and detain her in Beijing, with the mother and son staying in the capital, so that King Pingning would not dare to act rashly."
"Since she's here, naturally she can't be allowed to go back easily."
Tian Yuchan smiled sinisterly and said: "Ai's family will arrange this matter, she wants to be an official, anyway, it's not like our Dahe Empire has no female officials, just ask the Tingwei Mansion to arrange an errand for her in a few days. "
As she said that, she looked at Lin Jinke again, and solemnly ordered: "Ke'er, these days, you have to ask the people you brought to keep a close watch on the suburbs of Beijing, and your in-laws should also instruct the three major camps, don't be careless Well, the Ai family thinks that His Majesty's days may not be long, so everyone must take countermeasures."
"The Empress Dowager does not need to worry about this matter."
Tang Yao took a long breath, stroked his beard and said in a deep voice: "It's just that the old minister is worried that there will be changes in Qinghe Land at this juncture. Since His Highness has entered Beijing, he can't go back lightly. If the old ancestor and His Majesty let Princess Shu go to Qinghe at this time Three states are in charge of the army, which must be a big worry for us."
"Princess Shu must never be allowed to regain control of the Qinghe Army."
The Empress Dowager said solemnly: "The in-laws must not be careless about this matter."
"The old minister will try his best to stabilize the situation."
Tang Yao thought hard in his heart, if it really came to a last resort, he could only go there by himself.
Fortunately, the Queen Mother is in charge of the overall situation in Beijing. Even if she goes there in person, as long as Princess Pingning is under control, nothing will happen.
Tian Yuchan nodded gratifiedly, and suddenly looked closely at Tang Yao, her voice gradually lowered: "Aijia asked his in-laws to send someone to thoroughly investigate the matter of the former prince's posthumous child, is there any clue?"
"A posthumous child?"
Lin Jinke and Tang Yulan were both surprised when they heard it, and said in unison: "Didn't that child die in the palace change?"
"indeed so."
Tang Yao thought about it and replied: "The old minister sent people to inquire around, but they didn't find any news. There is nothing suspicious about King Pingning's life experience. I'm afraid the rumors in the market are just groundless. I did it on purpose for internal turmoil."
"Speaking of which, Aijia has too much to worry about."
Tian Yuchan smiled slowly: "Even so, you can't be careless. Your Majesty has no heirs. At present, there has been no agreement on the candidate for the new monarch. The old ancestors and your majesty must have other deep meanings in favor of the shabby settlement. Send more people to look after Chu. That girl at home."
Paused, she hastily added: "And those children under her knees."
"Yes."
Tang Yao said with a confident smile: "Ever since their mother and son entered Beijing, the veterans have made arrangements in advance. From Jingling City to Langzhou, there are veterans' confidantes guarding the pass along the way. Back to Luyan Port."
"Very good."
Tian Yuchan let out a sigh of relief: "You all said how powerful that woman is, Ai's family wants to go and see for herself, Yu Lan will stay in the palace today, and accompany Ai's family to Zhaochun Palace later. Speaking of which, the Ai family has not gone to pay respects to the ancestors for some time."
"The daughter-in-law respects the wishes of the queen mother."
Tang Yulan smiled triumphantly.
In Zhaochun Palace, Chu Nanzhi has been escorted back by the palace people.
Seeing the figure of their mother, the quadruplets all came up happily, and called out with a smile: "Mother, we asked Mr. Hai to leave you a lot of snacks, they are delicious, please try them quickly." Try it."
Arriving in the palace, this group of little ones are no different from those in Luyan Port. Sibao Lin Ruijia also secretly hid a few pieces of beef jerky and handed them to Chu Nanzhi, whispering:
"Aniang, I heard from Eunuch Hai that this beef jerky is a special product only found in the Northern Kingdom. I was worried that my great-grandmother didn't leave it for Aniang, so I took some specially. Aniang, you can eat it quickly."
Looking at the few pieces of brightly colored beef jerky that Xiao BuDian secretly stuffed over, Chu Nanzhi couldn't laugh or cry.
Yin Enci next to him heard the whispers of the little treasures, and sighed helplessly: "You little ones, how can you think of your great-grandmother in such a small way? Your mother is also a distinguished guest of the Ai family. How could the Ai family neglect her?" Woolen cloth."
At the end of the sentence, I couldn't help looking at the little four treasures, seeing that the little girl who was born at the same time was much thinner and shorter than the others, and hurriedly persuaded with distress and sadness: "Eat quickly, in the courtyard of great-grandmother, You can eat whatever you want, and you don't have to think about your mother."