Chapter 255: Ouyang Yanran

"And then?" Looking at her eldest grandson, Ouyang Yanran asked calmly, "This old man still has a bit of shame in front of His Majesty, and my granddaughter-in-law is also from the Xie family. Indeed, this time I can plead for Concubine Shu so that she Escaping from the imperial concubine's plan...but, what about after that?"

The eldest grandson was stunned for a moment, and said: "Afterwards...does it mean that the noble concubine will still target Concubine Shu in the future?"

"Why not?" Ouyang Yanran sighed slightly, "What did we do to show our favor to the imperial concubine, not only let the main clan's son marry her sister, but also made Fulu obey her words and support her clearly? It was because the old man Just returned to the court. Although His Majesty will immediately use him...but you should know what happened at that time! At that time, the Ji family was still alive, and His Majesty's main energy was on dealing with Ji's family. After the Ji family is destroyed, who knows that His Majesty will still need Don't need an old man?"

After all, Chunjia was the first to be able to take charge of the government. Except for the support of Yi Guogong, the confidantes who secretly contacted were young courtiers of similar ages such as Deng Chengzhai and Du Langu.

And what about Ouyang Yanran?

Not only is he old, but the key point is that he is an old minister of Xiaozong's time, not Chunjia's direct line.

Chunjia is not the kind of naive emperor, he was not appointed because of his loyalty to Xiaozong, but mainly because of his grievances with the Ji family, to be precise, it was his hatred for the Ji family, and the Ouyang family behind him, Su and the Luo family, the Meng family and the Yin family have good friends. Together, they can calm down the aftermath of the Ji family's collapse as quickly as possible.

Ouyang Yanran became an official when she was Shenzong, and she was also a courtier of the three dynasties, among which Xiaozong and Chunjia were important officials in the first dynasty.

After such an experience, where is it unclear about the common taboos and habits of being a monarch?

When Chunjia summoned him to return to the court, he entrusted him with a heavy responsibility... When the Ji clan fell, it was not impossible to throw him away immediately and replace him with other officials.

Especially Chunjia's subject at the beginning of the spring of the eighth year was the first time that Chunjia personally took charge of Chunwei in a true sense.

Who were the people chosen at that time?

Among the top ones, except for Yun's son who has always been loyal to the emperor, there is no one from a wealthy family!

The No. 1 scholar Wang Linglai is even just a descendant of a merchant!

Although the Ji family was still there at that time, the emperor was worried about being mixed in by the members of the Ji family, so he chose the poor family's children to be promoted, but it can also be seen that the emperor has a success, he can't let the famous family continue to develop .

How could Ouyang Yanran not worry that she would be crossed the river and demolished the bridge?

Although he also knew that, as an old minister who had made great achievements in the past, and thought that Xiaozong was famous for his loyalty, even if Chunjia didn't use him, he wouldn't say anything about him, but would give him a false title or something to honor him. Ouyang's lintel will recover a lot of vitality after all. But after having tasted the taste of being in power, spending many years in a remote place, and finally returning to this resplendent court at the end of his life, how could he be willing to settle for the Ji family and go to retire?

That's why there is a private alliance with the imperial concubine.

The imperial concubine needs the support of important ministers in the temple, but what about Ouyang Yanran? He needs the imperial concubine's help and good words. When Chunjia wants to replace him, at least inform him so that he can respond and attack his opponent.

As for Concubine Shu's situation...that's all secondary.

Since Ouyang Fulu was picked after the competition, the Ouyang family had no hope of becoming a descendant, and Ouyang Yanran never considered relying on the favor of her own girl in the harem to live.

This is not only because Ouyang Fulu has not been able to get the emperor's favor since he entered the palace, but also because he knows in his heart that the lesson of the Ji family is still bloodstained, and the emperor is shrewd. It is unlikely to be chosen from among the rich and powerful.

Even if he was chosen, he would probably be the same as the Gu family today, a prominent family that has gone downhill, the kind that cannot rely on the status of relatives to threaten the imperial power.

That being the case, what does Ouyang Yanran expect from Concubine Shu?

Concubine Shu is not liked by the emperor, that is still a good thing, if Concubine Shu is favored by the emperor just like the noble concubine... just look at Mrs. Xie, in the eighth year of Chunjia's list, Mrs. Xie and her in-law Jiang's also have so few children Those who have been ranked.

There is even a son-in-law who is both talented and beautiful, affectionate and righteous.

At that time, Xie's fame had once risen, and all the noble families offered olive branches for marriage. Who didn't think that this family was about to rise?

The results of it?

The Xie family has been silent for the past two years, and their reputation is not as good as it was back then!

Is it because they don't work hard? Is the imperial concubine out of favor? In the final analysis, it is the meaning of the emperor.

Because he dotes on the noble concubine but does not intend to abolish the concubine and establish a concubine, so he can indulge the noble concubine to act willfully in the harem, and even tacitly allow the noble concubine to be disrespectful to the queen and the loving mother, the empress dowager, but he will not let the Xie family have even the slightest chance of rising to the top in the previous dynasty .

Only in this way can he pamper the concubine with peace of mind.

If Concubine Shu was a noble concubine, Ouyang Yanran was afraid that she would not be killed violently.

In short, the alliance between Ouyang's family and the noble concubine is, rather, the alliance between Ouyang Yanran and Yun Fenghuang.

Other marriages, concubine Shu's refuge... are all incidental.

But now it has been two years since the Ji family was destroyed, not only did the emperor not send Ouyang Yanran away, but he has become more and more dependent on him. Then even if Chunjia doesn't hint, Ouyang Yanran will find a chance to separate from the imperial concubine. After all, as an old minister who came from generation to generation, he knew very well that as a minister, making friends with the emperor's favorite concubine was definitely not what the emperor wanted to see. Not to mention that Chunjia didn't intend to arrange for Yun Fenghuang to enter Qingci Palace, even if he meant it, he wasn't dying, and the quasi-empress dowager and quasi-new monarch who were left behind needed the support of veteran officials.

The emperor is in the prime of his life, and the crown prince has not yet been established. At this time, there are important officials who have close contacts with the harem, what does he think?

Ordinary emperors would be jealous, let alone a master like Chunjia who had been trembling in the hands of his relatives for eight years before he felt proud?

Of course, there is another most important reason for Ouyang Yanran's dismantling, that is, he joined forces with the noble concubine for his own status and power. Now that his status is stable, of course there is no need for the noble concubine.

In particular, the imperial concubine is not the future empress dowager that the emperor acquiesces. He might not consider that if the emperor dies, he might make arrangements for the imperial concubine, so as not to have a bleak evening, but he probably doesn't have the time to make arrangements for Ouyang...

If he continues to support the noble concubine, how can he not worry about Gu's resentment?

"...A few days ago, someone proposed to establish a crown prince, so I reminded this old man." Ouyang Yanran said lightly, "If you don't take advantage of this time to part ways with the noble concubine, why not discuss it after the crown prince is established? The ambition of the noble concubine is exhausted. We all know. Although this person is not of high birth, he has a high spirit. Ever since he entered the palace, he has never been a day of self-discipline. Before, he only raised the King of Qin, who was recorded under the name of Concubine Zhenxi Shu, and he was always competitive. Now he is more She is the 15th prince who gave birth to her own son, so how can she not covet the position of crown prince? If His Majesty also has this intention, maybe it is worth our family to support her. But obviously His Majesty does not have this intention... All the favors of the imperial concubine come from His Majesty, and His Majesty has no intention of, She can't succeed!"

"Then when she wins the reserve, if we are still with her, don't we have to accept this kind of grievance? What good will this do for our family?"

"So let's just leave it at that."

His descendants all agree with this judgment, that is, Ouyang's family wants to break up with the imperial concubine.

The question is: "Then there's no point in letting her force Concubine Shu to death!"

Although Ding Xingwang of the Ouyang family has no shortage of prostitutes with both talents and looks, Ouyang Fulu was naturally the best among girls of similar age when he was selected to compete for successor.

No matter how much the family values ​​interests, no one can be ruthless than grass and trees, watching the grown-up flesh and blood, without making mistakes, and being dragged by the family like this... How can I bear it?

"Fu Lu..." Ouyang Yanran looked at their eager faces, pondered for a moment, sighed softly, and said, "It's a good thing that you value your own flesh and blood like this. Fu Lu is the granddaughter of the old man. How can the old man bear the heart?" ? But this time, our family can only wrong her!"

He explained slowly, "The imperial concubine is a smart person. She knows the reason why we split up with her. As for Fulu, one is because she can't deal with our family, so she can only vent her anger with Fulu; the other is to gain prestige. After the palace change, although His Majesty still loves the noble concubine, anyone with a discerning eye can see that the noble concubine's future may not be bright. Even if His Majesty bestows wealth on the 15th prince out of selfish intentions, how can the vassal king be favored by the prince? The imperial concubine can't use other bargaining chips to win people's hearts now, so she can only make others fear her and have to listen to her!"

"Under such circumstances, if we take action to protect the lucky shoes...the imperial concubine will definitely be furious and won't let it go!"

"Don't forget that she is still in confinement. Her Majesty was once furious because of the premature birth...Your Majesty, I have true feelings for her."

Ouyang Yanran sighed softly, "The old man's position in the court is fairly stable now. But... If the imperial concubine is determined to make things difficult for the old man, it will certainly wear down His Majesty's patience with her, but His Majesty will most likely agree! Do you think we For the sake of blessings, do you want to push the imperial concubine to that point? Sacrificing a blessing will hide the face of the imperial concubine, and she will plan for the fifteenth prince, so she will not do anything against us, especially the old man's current status "If not, after the incident becomes serious, it will not be good for the noble concubine, but for us, how can we retreat unscathed?"

The descendants of Ouyang's family looked at each other this time and kept silent.

Between the noble concubine and Ouyang Fulu, of course they chose their own flesh and blood.

but……

If there was a difference between Ouyang Yanran's position and Ouyang Fulu's, they... finally chose the former.

After all, as for the lintel of the Ouyang family, a girl entering the palace and becoming a concubine is at best an icing on the cake, and there is no real help for the prosperity of the family, unless it is like the Ji family before, a queen mother will be born.

It's Ouyang Yanran... But how can Ouyang's current pillar be compromised?

Concubine... Thinking of Concubine Min in the palace who repeatedly ordered Chunjia to protect her personally, even the two empress dowagers went away to Fuyang County without damaging the emperor's favor, everyone's expressions were a little complicated.

Who would have thought that the little-known little Baolin back then would be able to make it to this day?

"Grandfather, what if the noble concubine still refuses to stop after forcing the concubine Shu to death?" After a short silence, Ouyang's eldest grandson said in a low voice, "After all, noble concubine Min always takes revenge, even if she has to consider for the fifteenth prince, but... ...The country is easy to change, but the nature is hard to change..."

Ouyang Yanran said indifferently: "No, even if Concubine Min doesn't know how to behave, His Majesty will not sit idly by. Do you think His Majesty doesn't know about our relationship with Concubine Min? Other than that, your sister-in-law is the daughter of the Xie family , This point is not a secret. Your Majesty is wise, and he does not abandon the public for personal reasons. This is our husband's plan to break up the gang. Although this is what His Majesty would like to see, Concubine Min is not angry. Even if His Majesty disapproves of cruel hands, you can turn a blind eye and close one eye. But if the imperial concubine continues to be unforgiving in the future, His Majesty will naturally watch her and not let her go too far... The old man said, although His Majesty does not want to Abolish the imperial concubine and establish a concubine, but there is affection for the noble concubine."

He sighed softly, "So, Your Majesty will never let the imperial concubine do something out of control, understand?"

Chunjia didn't want Yun Fenghuang to be the empress dowager, but he also didn't want this concubine who was loved and loved by him to be taken care of by others.

Therefore, he will personally watch Yun Fenghuang, a move that is too decisive and has serious consequences...he will directly stop it.