Chapter 70: Expulsion
Before the little emperor could speak, Queen Mother Qi Zhenzhen said solemnly: "Prime Minister, please speak."
Prime Minister Liu Wei continued: "News came back from the front line that the regent, Prince Xiao Nanchen Zhou Shengchen, rushed across the Yangtze River with a drum and was chasing the fleeing Emperor Xiao Xu of Nanxiao!"
This was a continuation of the recent series of battle reports. Emperor Liu Hui and the courtiers were delighted to hear this. The sound of chanting "Long live" was heard again in the court hall immediately.
At this time, Queen Mother Qi Zhenzhen was in a state of turmoil because of the alcoholism and evil spirits that had not subsided.
Zhou Shengchen is indeed amazing! But if the south of the Yangtze River is pacified, although there will still be some small rebellions in the north, the world will eventually be in peace. If the world is really settled, then who will pick the fruits of victory? !
There is no doubt that this is all attributed to the current emperor Liu Hui. Queen Mother Qi Zhenzhen's heart was burning with fire, and she would never let this fact happen.
First, she comforted the courtiers, and then Qi Zhenzhen sent an order to reward Zhou Shengchen who worked hard for her. He has been named regent, how else can he be rewarded? Then add one more.
"To commemorate the hard work of the regent and King Xiao Nanchen, I specially confer him the title of King Jing'an and the first-class Dragon and Tiger General!" Qi Zhenzhen said generously.
The reason for this was that she knew that Zhou Shengchen was loyal to Bei Chen, and no matter how many oaths he made, he would naturally have no choice but to obey the imperial court. Looking at everyone in the court, where is there a person like Zhou Shengchen who is easy to manipulate and manipulate, who only says a few nice words and works hard to gain honor?
First-class General Longhu is equivalent to the commander-in-chief of the army and horses of Beichen. There was no need for her to do it deliberately. With Zhou Shengchen's current strength, it had already been done.
After she said this, the young emperor Liu Hui immediately agreed. Isn’t the reason also simple? The emperor's uncle Zhou Shengchen, who was loyal to the imperial court, fought bloody battles, which meant he was fighting for the little emperor Liu Hui's life. And without Zhou Shengchen's care, Liu Hui would not be able to sit in the emperor's position at this time.
"What the Queen Mother said is absolutely true." Liu Hui immediately said, "I will confer the titles of Prince Regent and Prince Xiao Nanchen, Zhou Shengchen, as King Jing'an and First-Class Dragon and Tiger General!"
The imperial edict was issued, and the courtiers cheered and dispersed. The Queen Mother Qi Zhenzhen turned back to the harem and could no longer bear it. Because of any further delay, if Zhou Shengchen returns after capturing Xiao Xu, Qi Zhenzhen will no longer have the possibility of trying to harm his biological son, the current emperor Liu Hui. And because of doing such a thing, it would have been impossible to hide it from everyone.
After doing this, the courtiers did not dare to say anything. And after Zhou Shengchen came back, he intervened in the thorough investigation as the emperor's uncle. How could Qi Zhenzhen dare to take such a risk!
After sitting in the palace and thinking about it, she ordered someone to find the imperial physician and asked: "Is the little prince's expected birthday approaching?"
The imperial doctor saluted and replied: "Everything is fine and normal, I am indeed about to give birth. In just a few months, we can welcome the birth of the prince!" After he finished speaking, he thought he would get approval from the Queen Mother. But he knelt for a long time and never heard a reply.
Just when the imperial doctor was feeling surprised, Qi Zhenzhen said with a tone full of expectation: "Gu is worried about the death of the emperor's heir, and his heart is filled with eagerness. The imperial doctor can go and induce labor, Gu really can't wait to see the little prince."
Suddenly, his vision turned black. The imperial doctor was sweating profusely and lying on the ground with his clothes soaked. He replied in a trembling voice: "Your Majesty, please forgive me. How dare I use medicine indiscriminately on your majesty's beloved concubine?"
"That means you dare to disobey orders?" Qi Zhenzhen immediately frowned and shouted.
The imperial doctor shook his clothes and fell to the ground, no longer daring to answer.
"Gu is the queen mother of the current emperor. She is eager to see the young prince as soon as possible. You are ordered to do it, otherwise you don't have to come back to see Gu." After Qi Zhenzhen said that, he got up and went back to the bedroom.
The imperial doctor complained repeatedly, but a chamberlain came forward to help him up and said: "The Queen Mother's will is clear, I will accompany you."
The imperial doctor understood at this moment that the Queen Mother had already made preparations. Not to mention not caring about the life of the beloved concubine, he didn't even care whether the current emperor was happy with it.
Listen to whoever has the most power. This is a universal truth. How can a mere fifth- and sixth-grade imperial doctor dare to be stubborn and disobey orders? Just obediently prepare the medicine.
When Qi Zhenzhen returned to his dormitory, he was hugged and played by several men for a long time. While she was feeling refreshed both physically and mentally, she couldn't help but think of the handsome but arrogant imperial guard general Xie Yun.
With her teeth tight, she smiled coldly and said: Just say you don't know how to deal with the world! Not to mention that you are a small guard general, even your foster father Xie Chong, I can find his fault and punish him.
Seeing that she looked uneasy, the male favorites asked for advice one after another, whether it was inappropriate to serve her. Qi Zhenzhen turned to An Ran and said with a sneer: "I recently felt that Situ and his son had something inappropriate in their words and deeds, so I ordered someone to investigate thoroughly and report back as soon as possible."
The chamberlain next to him quickly took the order and secretly arranged to investigate.
Within the palace, Zhou Shengchen's great achievements immediately set off another undercurrent.
The imperial doctor over there prepared the medicine, and then led by several chamberlains to the emperor's palace. He only said that the beloved concubine was uneasy and should be treated with medicine.
He thought he was right, but Emperor Liu Hui soon noticed something was wrong and couldn't help asking: "I get along with her every day and I have never seen any discomfort in her. Why did you suddenly come to deliver medicine?" "
With the emperor on one side and the emperor's mother on the other, the imperial doctor was complaining in his heart. At this time, he had no choice but to tell the truth: "The queen mother loves the little prince very much, because she wants to see him in a hurry."
The beloved concubine was immediately frightened and fell to the ground crying. Liu Hui was immediately very angry and shouted: "I should have been in charge of the affairs of the court personally, but I still can't decide whether my concubine will give birth to a child? This is my first son, and I haven't yet known whether he is a prince or a princess! The Queen Mother is so eager, but what can I do? How dare you take such a risk?!" As he said that, he reached out to help his beloved concubine.
The imperial doctor just trembled and did not dare to move. The bowl of soup medicine in his hand kept shaking back and forth. But he was afraid, but the few servants next to him didn't care.
After several people hinted at it, they each withdrew. Not long after, another chamberlain delivered an order: The Queen Mother asked Your Majesty to go to the harem to reply.
The little emperor was still angry, so he immediately went to the Queen Mother accompanied by his servants, thinking of having a good argument. And here, under the pressure of several chamberlains, the beloved concubine had been forced to take inducing labor medicine.
The young emperor Liu Hui went to the Queen Mother's chamber, but for the time being he did not receive an order to meet him, so he had to kneel and wait outside the door.
Queen Mother Qi Zhenzhen was finally happy, so she dismissed several male favorites and ordered the emperor to come in. As soon as Liu Huicai entered the door, he immediately fell down on her skirt and cried incessantly. He only said that he loved this concubine, and he also loved the unborn prince or princess. He begged the Queen Mother to be merciful and tolerate her for more than a month.
After listening for a long time, the Queen Mother said silently: "Do you have any other thoughts, Gu Yu? They are the same! Furthermore, if the child is really a prince, Your Majesty Gu Yu can justifiably expel King Guangling to save him from The palace is in chaos."