Red Mansion and Crimson Pearl

Tao Xingjian bowed and said, "Yes. She was frightened and worried about her relatives, so it was inevitable that she would get sick.

"I have asked, it is not a serious illness, just take care of it."

Ok? !

This old guy always gets angry when Princess Zhaoqing is mentioned. At the slightest sign of trouble, he would want to gather all the imperial doctors in the world to ask about her health, for fear that his niece might have suffered even a single hair injury.

Why are you so calm today?

Emperor Zhaoming's eyebrows flew up diagonally -

It's a scam!

"Well, if that's the case, then let her take care of it. It's a good time to seal off the palace and have some peace and quiet!"

Emperor Zhaoming immediately ignored him and talked to Kou Zhaorong about important matters such as the management of palace expenses and servants.

Kou Zhaorong naturally continued talking about the topic raised by Emperor Zhaoming and no longer mentioned Shoukang Palace.

After the meal, the conversation stopped and Emperor Zhaoming left. Kou Zhaorong sat under the lamp in a daze, feeling mixed emotions.

The trusted maid stepped forward and asked her carefully, "What's wrong, Madam?"

"Your Majesty, and Supervisor Tao..." Kou Zhaorong finally came back to her senses and smiled bitterly, "How much do you really love this princess..."

"What? You really don't need a doctor?" Emperor Zhaoming walked out of Kou Zhaorong's palace and smiled at Tao Xingjian. "So is she sick or not?"

Tao Xingjian groaned, "I am ill, but it is not a serious problem. I need to see the imperial physician, but I shouldn't make it public."

"Then didn't you just follow Kou Zhaorong's instructions and send someone over?" Emperor Zhaoming looked at Tao Xingjian curiously, "What's wrong with you?"

"It's just a minor problem, but I still have to accept a favor from him..." Tao Xingjian muttered, "At this critical moment, I can't owe him a favor..."

Emperor Zhaoming understood it all at once.

Queen Wan is a fool.

The capital was in chaos, and her brother Wan Fu had stepped in, so the Wan family would surely fall. Then there was no need to keep this idiot around, and she would have to be deposed or imprisoned in the deep palace.

The crown prince has died, and the second prince will most likely be the next to take the throne.

Kou Zhaorong is only one step away from becoming the queen!

How could it be so easy to owe a favor to the future queen? !

Even if you just say a word to help her in a trivial matter, or even just say "hmm", it could turn the world of the court upside down.

Tao Xingjian loved Daiyu very much, so how could he bear to leave such a hidden danger for her?

"It seems that our Empress Zhaorong, who has not fought for many years, is not only good at throwing punches, but also has some scheming!"

Emperor Zhaoming chuckled, but a cold light flashed in his eyes.

Tao Xingjian acted as if he hadn't noticed anything. He just followed the emperor half a step forward, but his words changed direction:

“It’s good to be scheming.

“The Second Prince is honest and upright, and although he is a good man, he may not be able to protect himself.

"My dear mother is a little bit scheming, I can teach her a thing or two, at least when there are traps everywhere, she can step on fewer of them."

Emperor Zhaoming narrowed his eyes and looked back.

All the guards and palace servants hurriedly retreated.

"Old Tao, are you advising me that the Second Prince is too loyal and honest to be able to take the throne? Otherwise, Kou Zhaorong is so scheming, will she become a hen that crows at dawn in the future?!"

Emperor Zhaoming spoke in a low voice.

Tao Xingjian shrank his neck and stammered, "I heard that the Third Prince was very smart and dignified at the ceremony yesterday...

"Dou Jieyu is also a soft-tempered person...

"You are in your prime, so don't rush this matter."

So, that's what he meant.

Emperor Zhaoming did not think at all that his own Tao Jian was just a eunuch and should not interfere in government affairs. Instead, he lowered his head and thought about his words seriously. After walking a dozen steps, he nodded slightly.

At court the next day, someone indeed suggested that since the Eastern Palace was vacant, should a crown prince be appointed as soon as possible?

Emperor Zhaoming cheerfully asked the other party which prince was suitable.

The minister was immediately speechless and dared not continue.

"I will severely punish anyone who privately advocates the abolition of the throne!"

Emperor Zhaoming solemnly announced to all the officials in the court: "If you have any ideas, you can tell me, this is good.

"But the remains of the Eastern Palace are still warm, and I don't want to mention this matter again within five years.

"The princes in the harem are still young, and I don't know whether they are wise or foolish. For the sake of the people of the world, I will teach them well and then select them."

Looking at Cao Feng, who had been silent but already stood at the head of the civil officials, he said, "Cao Qing is good at calligraphy. Write a word for me."

Cao Feng hurriedly bowed and listened attentively.

"Anyone who talks about the succession again will be beheaded."

A quiet place.

Tao Xingjian glanced at Emperor Zhaoming, then at Cao Feng, whose forehead was covered with sweat, and knew that the emperor was warning this favorite minister who had been too busy and a little restless in recent days.

"The court has a lot of important matters to attend to, especially the Ministry of Personnel, the Ministry of War, and the Ministry of Revenue. It should be the busiest time now, so don't get involved in this nonsense.

"The Censorate has been keeping an eye on the remnants of the rebel party and the corruption and tyranny for me recently. Please don't bother me with these trivial matters for the time being.

"I've been in a bad mood recently. If one day I get too angry and refuse to listen to advice and start killing people, it will be you who are fanning the flames."

Emperor Zhaoming spoke in a gentle tone and had a kind expression.

All the officials in the court were terrified, as if they had thorns in their backs.

"Retreat!"

Tao Xingjian cooperated very well.

With a flick of the whisk, no one is loved.

The king and his minister walked back to the back hall, one in front and one behind.

The ministers walked out, wiping their sweat with their hands one by one, feeling quite dejected.

After leaving the hall and walking a few steps, Cao Feng was followed by a group of people.

"Lord Cao, Your Majesty, who are you with?"

"It doesn't matter who it's with. What's important is why His Majesty is taking his anger out on us? We didn't say anything!"

"The Supreme Master didn't come back to take charge of the situation..."

Cao Feng stopped, sighed, and tilted his head to look at everyone.

Everyone stopped.

"Before the crown prince's body was even cold, someone had already set his sights on the Lizheng Palace in the Eastern Palace. Even if the father was made of clay, he would still curse and turn hostile.

"Besides, the current one's temper is even more fierce than the Supreme's on the battlefield back then.

"You insisted on stroking the tiger's whiskers today, and I was beaten in court.

"You still have the leisure to ask who Your Majesty is with?!

"Everyone, get to work!

"Your Majesty has just given the Imperial Censorate a clear order. If anyone makes a mistake in their work recently, the Imperial Censorate will definitely report you to death!"

Cao Feng pointed at his nose and said, "Me too.

“I’m afraid of ginseng, too.”

After saying this, he put his hands behind his back and left with a long sigh.

Everyone stopped tactfully and didn't follow.

A seventh-rank official, standing on the periphery, coughed lightly.

Everyone's attention was immediately drawn over, and they were looking around: Who is coughing?

The official was young, handsome, and unrestrained. He laughed softly and said, "A new emperor chooses new ministers...

"There are so many vacancies in the six ministries, and there are also other provinces...

"Although Lord Cao is the official of the Ministry of Personnel, the chief minister of the Imperial Court, and the chief military advisor, he can't be the only one doing his job in the court, right?"

Everyone was surprised: "Yes!"

Someone recognized the minor official, and his tone suddenly became enthusiastic: "Xu Hanlin stepped into the tiger's den and made great contributions to Your Majesty in capturing the loyal and obedient traitor without bloodshed!

"How can it be enough to just be a sinecure at the Imperial Academy?!

"My foolish brother will submit a guarantee tomorrow and recommend Xu Hanlin to join the six ministries!"

Xu E smiled and raised his hand to thank him, but declined: "Your Majesty, please keep me by your side and let me study for another two years!"

The emperor's close minister!

Everyone's eyes lit up!

In front of you is another rising favorite of the emperor!

Cao Tianguan couldn't curry favor with him, but Xu Hanlin came to him on his own initiative, how could he let him go! ?