Chapter 10 Meeting the Supreme Emperor
After Shui Rong left Xinuang Pavilion, Emperor Yongkang asked leisurely: "How real do you think Xiao Liu is?"
King Zhongshun has been in Nuan Pavilion, and he knows everything about the conversation between Emperor Yongkang and Shui Rong. Shui Rong has been expressing his attitude, but whether it is true or not is still open to question. It is impossible for Shui Rong to believe whatever he says, especially the emperor. Avoid the word "trust".
After pondering for a moment, King Zhongshun said: "I feel that no matter how true I am, my attitude is acceptable."
Emperor Yongkang couldn't deny what he said. Compared with Ren Ren, Shui Xiong's attitude was indeed upright. After a chuckle, he said coldly: "Those veterans' corpses are all experienced people, and they are not as thorough as Xiao Liu's."
King Zhongshun understood clearly after hearing this, that Emperor Yongkang was extremely dissatisfied with those veterans. These veterans were basically of the same lineage as the founding fathers, with titles on their bodies and fellow countrymen. For the sake of their own interests, they regarded the laws of the court as nothing, formed cliques, and formed parties for personal gain. , is eroding the mountains and rivers day by day, changing their appearance.
Emperor Yongkang wanted to change his mind, but as an emperor, he could not do whatever he wanted. They colluded with each other and formed a clique, making every move and startling them. Although Emperor Yongkang had been on the throne for many years, the Supreme Emperor did not care about anything, but he was suppressing him. Emperor Yongkang did not dare to use too drastic methods, otherwise it might lead to catastrophic disaster.
"Brother Imperial, what should we do next?" King Zhongshun changed the subject and got down to business.
Emperor Yongkang did not answer immediately when he heard the words. He tapped his fingers lightly. After pondering for a moment, he said: "I roughly understand what Xiaoliu means. In the final analysis, he just wants to be a leisurely prince. If he knows his interests, , naturally have a lifetime of glory."
King Zhongshun understood clearly after hearing this. Although the wooing failed this time, Shui Rong said that he would not get involved, which was a good thing. You must know that the status of the Beijing Prince's Palace is aloof, and the disciples are unknown. If he takes the lead to sing the opposite, Emperor Yongkang will have a lot of headaches.
"I will go to Shou'an Palace for dinner later. Are you going to meet the emperor's grandmother?" It was useless to think too much, so Emperor Yongkang changed the subject.
Seeing that Emperor Yongkang knew what he was doing, King Zhongshun stood up and saluted, saying: "The emperor's grandmother didn't invite my younger brother. I don't want to offend my younger brother."
The heart of the old concubine is known to everyone on the road, and King Zhongshun will not offend her.
Emperor Yongkang nodded and said nothing more. On the other side, Shui Rong had just left the Qianqing Palace when an eunuch wearing a red python robe and holding a fly whisk swayed forward and trotted forward. He seemed to have been waiting for a long time, and he approached and said flatteringly: "Sixteenth Master!!!"
Shui Rong looked at the eunuch in front of him, his face was red and blessed, and he looked very naive. He knew the identity of the eunuch, it was Dai Quan, the eunuch in charge of the Daming Palace. This eunuch rarely appeared in the original work. The characteristic is greed for money, but for internal guards, greed for money is extremely normal. After all, without strengths, there will be no thoughts, and power and wealth have become the spiritual sustenance of the internal guards.
Regarding Dai Quan's arrival, Shui Rong also guessed his purpose. As the palace supervisor of the Daming Palace, he came here naturally under the orders of the Supreme Emperor. When he heard the other person's name, Shui Rong frowned and said: "My lord, Now he is the eldest son of Prince Beijing, not some Sixteenth Master."
When Dai Quan saw Shui Rong's dissatisfied tone, he instantly understood what Shui Rong meant. In the past, Shui Rong was the Sixteenth Master, but now Shui Rong is the heir apparent of the Prince of Beijing. With different identities, he naturally has to pay attention to his address. Facing other people, Dai Quan dared to show off his authority. He did not dare to be disrespectful to the royal family, so he quickly put on a flattering smile and said: "It was a slip of the tongue. This slave deserves to die."
Seeing Dai Quan's flattering expression, Shui Rong didn't care too much, waved his hand and said: "Okay, be more careful in the future."
Being a chamberlain in the palace is not easy in itself, so Shui Rong will not be too Quan's face lit up with joy when he heard this, and he hurriedly said humbly: "Your Majesty, the Emperor knows that you have come to the palace, so he specially asked his servants to wait for you."
When Shui Rong heard this, it became clear that the emperor Dai Quan was talking about was naturally the Supreme Emperor. He was specially waiting for him, so he naturally wanted to see him. Originally, Shui Rong planned to leave the palace directly, but since Dai Quan came, he still wanted to see his "relatives" Dad." Thinking of this, Shui Rong waved his hand and said, "Lead the way..."
Upon hearing this, Dai Quan hurriedly bent over to lead the way, and Shui Rong followed Dai Quan towards the Daming Palace.
Dai Quan led Shui Rong to Luo Yue Lake in Daming Palace. In front of Luo Yue Lake, an old man wearing an apricot-yellow dragon robe sat in front of the lake. Seeing this, Shui Rong came forward and knelt down and said, "I, Shui Rong, have met the Supreme Emperor. "
The Supreme Emperor couldn't help but frowned when he heard the words. He looked at Shui Rong, who was kneeling in front of him, with some cloudy eyes, and whispered: "Xiao Liu, are you blaming Father?"
Shui Rong understands what the Emperor means. Although the Beijing Palace is also a member of the royal family, they are not of the same lineage as Gaozu after all. There is a difference between closeness and distance. For Shui Rong, adoption will actually reduce his status. If he does not succeed, Shui Rong will at least get a county. The title of king and prince is not impossible, so why does he need the grace of Emperor Yongkang? In the eyes of the Supreme Emperor, Shui Rong's courtesy of a monarch and his ministers is to express his dissatisfaction.
"I am the heir apparent to the Prince of Beijing." Shui Rong replied. It doesn't matter whether Shui Rong is dissatisfied with the Emperor's decision to adopt him. What matters is that the adoption has become a fact. So don't talk about the past. To Shui Rong, the "old man" in front of him was no longer his father, but the Supreme Emperor.
The Supreme Emperor glanced sharply at Shui Rong. After pondering for a moment, he said, "Forget it, come over and fish with me."
Shui Rong responded when he heard the words, stood up and walked to the side of the Supreme Emperor. Dai Quan was busy bringing Jin Dun and tied the fishing rod. After Shui Rong took it, he sat down to fish. The two of them fished peacefully without saying anything. After a while, they still The Supreme Emperor took the initiative and asked: "What is the title of Prince Beijing?"
"Brother Huang is very kind and generous to me. I am given the title of king of the county and receive the prince's salary." Shui Rong answered honestly.
The Supreme Emperor nodded with satisfaction and said in a deep voice: "That's fine. Prince Beijing, who is at peace with himself, I will definitely not make things difficult for you."
When Shui Rong heard this, he understood clearly, and he also had some suspicions about the Supreme Emperor asking him to adopt him. This move was not just for the sake of the incense of the Beijing Palace. The tragic battle for the heir was vivid before his eyes. Most of the princes were implicated, but in the end, Ming Bu The fourth prince who preached the scriptures won the throne, but there were many dissenters.
After Shui Xun adopted him, first of all, his thoughts were cut off. Secondly, if Shui Xun was still from the lineage of Gaozu, there is no telling what accidents would have happened. But now he is from the lineage of Beijing Prince's Palace and basically does not pose a danger to Emperor Yongkang. In addition, Emperor Yongkang would only appease and win over the transcendent status of the Prince of Beijing. As long as he did not dissolve into water and seek death, there would be no problem with a life of wealth and honor.
Understanding the Emperor's painstaking efforts, Shui Rong remained silent. When he traveled through time, it was the adoption period, and he had no feelings about it. Moreover, he also felt that it was good to be an idle prince, as it would not easily lead to disaster. Isn’t it wonderful to listen to the music of Bird and Goulan? "I will do my best to be the king of Beijing County. Please be at ease, Your Majesty." After a long time, Shui Rong said softly.
The Supreme Emperor nodded with satisfaction after hearing this. Since ancient times, Yao'er has been favored, and the Supreme Emperor is not exempt from the custom. Now that the throne has been determined, he naturally plans for Yao'er to adopt Shuixun to the Beijing Palace. It's not that he is partial, but Because he has to be removed, and if everything goes well, Shui Xun will have a worry-free life.
So far, everything seems to be going as he imagined.
(End of this chapter)