Chapter 1548 Riding the East Wind
"Is the news true?"
The queen asked after being stunned for a moment.
"It's true! Luo Panguo even sent envoys here to invite Da Gan to watch the ceremony."
Aunt Gong replied respectfully.
"How did His Majesty decide?"
"I don't know, but when I returned to Fengyi Palace, I saw the eldest prince being invited to the royal study by Eunuch Laifu."
Aunt Gong lowered her voice and said.
"Send someone to send a message to the eldest prince, saying that I invite him to come to Fengyi Palace for dinner."
"Yes, concubine."
After the palace maid retired, the queen stared out the window in a daze.
Concubine Rong, another concubine who was paying attention to the eldest prince's whereabouts, also received the news, and she suddenly felt something was not good.
Ever since the Empress recovered from her illness, she began to seize the power of the harem. Because her rank was always lower than that of the Empress, many rights were taken away from her overtly or covertly. She also resisted, but unfortunately the Emperor did not stand on her side.
Concubine Rong knew in her heart that the emperor loved her, but as long as it involved court affairs, she would definitely not be able to interfere. Now that her son had grown up, although the chance was slim, she still wanted to fight for her son. In her eyes, her own The son is also a prince, and is no worse than the eldest prince.
Three days later, Concubine Rong's feeling came true, and Emperor Qian decreed that Qian Zhaoning should be crowned prince and allow him to go to court to listen to politics.
Concubine Rong tore her handkerchief to pieces. She was really unwilling to give in. The third prince also came to see his mother-in-law with a gloomy face, hoping that her mother-in-law could help him make up his mind.
Previously, Princess Anping and her relative Luo Panguo, and the Queen Empress were bedridden again. Concubine Rong and the third prince both guessed that the emperor was suppressing the Nangong family and promoted them for the sake of balance between the court and the harem.
Concubine Rong saw clearly and didn't mind. She and the family behind her were still valuable, which proved that her son had a chance to compete.
But now because Anping has established a firm foothold in Luo Panguo and even controlled the government of Luo Panguo, the good situation she managed before has changed. Emperor Qian actually directly named the eldest prince the prince.
This was something she had never expected. She always thought that because of Anping's arrogant and careless temper, she would be lucky to be alive after going to Luo Pan. Unexpectedly, Anping not only lived well, but also had the power of a country. She was a little bit I regret that I didn't kill the prince's help earlier, but now it's too late.
Another person who was deeply moved was the Queen. She asked her son to have dinner with her that day just to ask her daughter about Princess Anping, but she got a big surprise.
"Ning'er, are you saying that your father wants to make you the crown prince?"
Qian Zhaoning smiled and nodded. Although he was very restrained, the joy radiating from the inside out could not be deceived.
The Queen was also surprised, but she still asked:
"The Queen Mother mentioned the matter of making you the crown prince to your father twice, but he didn't give a clear response. What made your father make up his mind this time?"
After hearing this, Qian Zhaoning stopped smiling slightly and took a sip of tea before saying:
"Mother, my father was able to make up his mind this time because of the news from the emperor's sister."
"You mean Anping?"
"yes."
"But because she became the Queen Mother of Luo Panguo?"
The queen had some vague guesses.
"Yes, and the imperial sister also sent a message back, saying that she was given ten years. After she completely controls Luo Panguo, she will bring the entire Luopanguo back to Daqian and make Luopanguo a part of Daqian. And the condition for her doing this is to let my father make me the crown prince!"
Qian Zhaoning was still a little emotional when he said this. He didn't expect his sister to be in such a situation for him, but he had nothing to do to help his sister who was married far away.
After hearing her son's words, the queen had mixed feelings in her heart. She had abandoned her daughter for her son, but her daughter was able to help her son regardless of past grudges. This made her happy, but at the same time she felt a little guilty towards her daughter.
Qian Zhaoning saw that the heat was almost done, so he turned to the topic and said:
"Mother, my sister is connected by blood with me. She is the person closest to me besides my father and my mother. My sister will definitely not harm me. You should not be too harsh on your sister. Let the past matter go by.
This time, the queen mother will not call her son to come for dinner, but her son will also come to see you. There are some things that my son still wants to tell you. "
The queen saw that the prince was so solemn, and she said seriously:
"you say."
"Mother, when the announcement of making your son the prince comes down tomorrow, there will be countless pairs of eyes staring at your son, especially Concubine Rong and the third prince. They will definitely not give up.
As many people had sided with them before, they had received as many benefits and compliments as they could, and now they would be unwilling to do so.
As long as their son does not succeed to the throne, they will keep a close eye on his son, waiting to catch his son's mistakes and mistakes, so his son will be more cautious in his words and deeds in the future.
The son and his mother are in the palace, and with the emperor's father present, Concubine Rong will not be able to do anything, but the Nangong family outside the palace may become an excuse for them to attack their son.
Queen Mother, you and your father should know best about your father's attitude towards the Nangong family. Therefore, it is best for Queen Mother to keep a certain distance from the Nangong family and act like normal relatives, but do not reveal any news from the court to them. "
Qian Zhaoning explained the reason in detail.
The queen was born in the Nangong family, and she still has feelings for the Nangong family. Now after hearing what her son said, she was also very embarrassed:
"Ning'er, what if you didn't get a good grade without the support of the Nangong family?"
Qian Zhaoning immediately frowned and said:
"Mother, my son's position as the crown prince was given by my father. It has nothing to do with whether my uncle's family is from the Nangong family. Don't let my father know about this."
The queen also knew that the relationship between the royal family and the aristocratic family was tense, but she was afraid that her son would not be able to grasp the real power without the support of the Nangong family.
"Son, you must always have your own people around you."
"Don't worry, mother, my son has already started to be trained, and my father will also give him some capable people. This matter can't be rushed."
After Qian Zhaoning finished speaking, he was afraid that his mother would not understand, so he whispered in her ear:
"Mother, my father is not yet at the time of abdication. If my son is eager to replace him, it will be counterproductive."
The queen was startled, and then she understood what her son meant. She nodded and said:
"Ning'er, you are right. It is best to take this matter slowly and steadily, and no mistakes can be made."
The mother and son reached an agreement, and then talked about going to Luopan Kingdom to watch the ceremony.
"Father will send an envoy to deliver gifts to express Daqian's respect."
"It just so happens that I will sort out the utensils that your sister used to use, and add one or two decent gifts, and send them with the team.
You should also prepare a gift. It doesn't matter how expensive it is, as long as it can express gratitude to your sister."
"Yes, Father said so too. I came here to discuss this matter with Mother."
"Okay, Mother will help you with the details."
Daqian took advantage of Luolu's death and cooperated with Lianyi to recapture the three cities that were previously occupied. From the court to the people, everyone was very happy and felt relieved.
However, the ministers in the court knew very well that Daqian was still the one who suffered losses. He took away three cities during the marriage of Anping!