Rebirth of Glory and Splendour - Chapter 85

When the month-long national mourning was coming to an end, the 1,382 people involved in the assassination case in the East Palace were dealt with one after another. Not a single one of them was spared the beheading that should have been beheaded or the exile that should have been exiled.

And this is already the result of Wei Ming’s lenient dismissal, otherwise, it is possible that the blood in the capital of Yujing will flow into rivers.

In the end, it was the turn of King Weimao of Xiang. Wei Ming believed in his youngest son after all. Even if Wei Zhao did not find any evidence in his favor to prove his innocence, he still chose to ban the crime of murdering the prince on the spot. lesser punishment.

Many people are dissatisfied with this result, which does not meet their expectations.

Wei Ming and Jun Fei have lost their eldest son, and they have to encircle their youngest son. Not only did they not have the pleasure of revenge, but some were just endless sadness.

Wei Zhao has always suspected that the real culprit was someone else, but he was busy for nearly a month, and all the forces in the open and secret were used. The results of the investigation were completely different from his own guesses. He really couldn’t find a little bit. Evidence that can testify against Wei Lan.

Could it be that he and Rong’er were wrong? Was their suspicion of him unfounded from the beginning? Wei Zhao always felt that he had missed something that should not have been missed, but he checked and found that there was no new discovery, so he could only reluctantly accept the current results.

Fortunately, Wei Ming only imprisoned Wei Mao. Although he lost his personal freedom, his safety was still guaranteed. This provided him with enough time to continue investigating the matter. Unless Wei Mao really did it, he could always find out the clues.

Wei Lan has worked hard for many years to remove all obstacles in one fell swoop and make herself the only heir to the throne.

Because he knew very well that with the existence of Wei Xuan and Wei Mao, he would always be the most neglected one in their house. He’s had enough of these days, and only by getting rid of them will he have meaning in this family.

However, although Wei Xuan died, there is still a posthumous child left. If Xie Xiang gave birth to a son, with Wei Ming’s love and respect for Wei Xuan, who can guarantee that he will not set the idea of ​​establishing a grandson, this will be extremely unfavorable to Wei Lan of.

There is also Wei Mao, the crime of murdering the prince can’t let Wei Ming kill him cruelly, this is something Wei Lan didn’t think of beforehand.

No matter what happened, no matter how meticulous the plan in advance, it is impossible to find no trace. Wei Mao’s death is a hidden danger after all, but he is trapped in the Xiangwang Mansion and has no contact with the outside world. Wei Lan thinks about it again. When he started, he couldn’t find a chance at all.

According to Wei Lan’s original plan, after getting rid of Wei Xuan and Wei Mao, his next target is Wei Zhao and his son.

The fourth uncle and the fourth brother didn’t like him. Wei Lan knew this for a long time, but he didn’t care. He also didn’t like them. However, Wei Ming trusted Wei Zhao, and the King of Qin held half of the entire country’s troops, and his power was even greater than that of the Yongjia Dynasty.

Wei Zhao never believed that Wei Mao was the real culprit who killed Wei Xuan. If Wei Mao died, Wei Zhao would not be able to overturn the case for him, but he was imprisoned. His father made it clear that he wanted to stay Once he died, it was hard to tell how things would develop.

Wei Mao was imprisoned in Zongzheng Temple for more than half a month. Although he had no shortage of food and clothing, and he had no worries about cold and heat, Wei Ming’s treatment of him would not come down for a day, and he was always worried about something in his heart.

From time to time, he was still imagining that the Fourth Emperor might be able to find evidence to prove that the death of the prince’s brother had nothing to do with him, but he waited and waited, but in the end he was waiting for the news of the ban, like a thunderbolt from the blue, Simply unbelievable.

Xie Xiang and Wei Xuan were childhood sweethearts. They had no guesses, and their relationship was very deep. The two had been married for more than ten years. Xie Xiang had three daughters in a row. The emperor and the queen did not say anything, but the ministers in the court were very opinionated. The birth of a male heir and the continuation of the incense, but Wei Xuan endured such pressure and always stood by her side, which moved Xie Xiang.

Xie Xiang is the daughter of Princess Yuankang, and Wei Mao is the little cousin she grew up with. Although Wei Xuan’s death left her heartbroken, it can be said that Wei Mao was the real murderer behind Wei Xuan’s murder. It was hard to accept, she didn’t believe Wei Mao would do such a thing.

When Princess Yuankang learned that Xie Xiang’s grief was unbearable, and there was even a possibility of a miscarriage, she took Xie Xiu to the palace to comfort her and said: “Axiang, don’t think too much, the most important thing for you right now is to take care of your body, Give birth to a child safely.”

Xie Xiang was expressionless and silent. Xie Xiu had already sent out the palace servants who were serving at Mingguang Palace, and said in a low voice, “Yes, sister, now is a critical moment. Don’t think about doing something stupid. Princess Zheng’s lessons are still there.”

Princess Yuankang’s Emei frowned slightly and said displeasedly, “Axiu, what nonsense are you talking about. Princess Zheng has no children and no daughters, and Axiang has three daughters and an unborn child. How could she be like Princess Zheng? Don’t talk nonsense.”

Xie Xiu’s words were refuted by Princess Yuankang, but she was not annoyed, but said calmly: “Mother, why am I talking nonsense? The prince is no longer there, and the East Palace will soon have a new owner. Do you think Ah Xiang’s life will be better?”

Princess Yuankang fell into deep thought when she heard the words. Indeed, Xie Xiu’s words were not unreasonable. The emperor had only three sons, the eldest son died, the youngest was abolished, and the remaining one, Wei Lan, was the candidate for the new crown prince, and it was only a matter of time before Shangguan became the new crown prince.

At that time, Xie Xiang and three daughters were living in the palace, not to mention being mistreated, it was certain that the conditions were far worse than they are now. It’s a pity that Xie Xiang doesn’t have a son, otherwise she will have a chance to go out of the palace to enjoy happiness, not in the old palace.

Xie Xiang’s month is still light, and the imperial doctor can’t see men and women. Princess Yuankang can only sincerely pray that her youngest daughter must give birth to a son. Only in this way, her future will not be dark and bleak.

no, son…

Princess Yuankang suddenly realized that the prince’s son is not necessarily as simple as an ordinary king…

After a long silence, Xie Xiang slowly said: “Mother, sister, I understand what you said. And I also know that the royal father pays special attention to the child in my womb, but…”

Even if she gave birth to a son, even if His Majesty really wanted to set up a grandson, what meaning would these have to her?

Wei Xuan is dead and will never come back. She will never have this person in her life again.

“Ah Xiang, what did you say? You said that His Majesty pays special attention to the child in your womb?” Princess Yuankang keenly grasped the key words in her daughter’s words and asked nervously.

Xie Xiang nodded: “Yes, I am pregnant with the first three children, and the Taiyuan Hospital usually asks for the Ping An pulse once every ten days. But this time, the father has a decree, the Ping An pulse is requested every three days, and the pulse case is sent directly to front.”

The so-called risk of miscarriage is actually an exaggeration by the imperial physicians, because Wei Ming attaches too much importance to the fetus, and they are afraid of the slightest negligence, so they will magnify any small problem, and in case of an accident, it is good to have it. a speech.

Princess Yuankang stood up, walked back and forth twice in the room, and said solemnly: “Ah Xiang, tell the truth, did Your Majesty say something to you?” Normally, father-in-law and widowed daughter-in-law cannot meet. But Wei Ming is still Xie Xiang’s uncle, so it doesn’t matter.

Xie Xiang thought for a while, and said softly: “My father just let me raise my baby with peace of mind. If I give birth to a boy, I will be blessed.”

“Ah Xiang, are you really stupid or are you pretending to be stupid?” Princess Yuankang’s tone suddenly became severe, “Your Majesty has said this for the sake of it, you can’t understand it…” Xie Xiang is already the Crown Princess. It is self-evident what her future blessings can be.

Xie Xiang raised her head, looked at Princess Yuankang blankly, and said for a long time: “Of course I understand what the father is going to do, but I don’t know if the child is a boy or a girl. Even if it’s a son, I’m not sure I can safely Guard him to that position. It is easy to hide with open guns, but difficult to guard against dark arrows. The prince has been plotted against, and he still doesn’t know who the real murderer is. How can a newly born child live a peaceful and smooth life? I’d rather she be a daughter, just like her sisters.”

Only when she gave birth to a daughter, as a former crown princess, can she and her children be truly safe. No matter who takes the throne in the future, even if it is for the sake of reputation, they will not deal with their mother and daughter who are not threatening.

Xie Xiu didn’t expect that Xie Xiang actually thought of this layer, and now he doesn’t speak anymore. It is true that the son of the former prince and the son of the ordinary prince have completely different feelings for the next emperor. If you meet a narrow-minded person and wear small shoes for you at any time, life will not be easy.

Princess Yuankang eased her face and comforted her daughter with a pleasant face: “The child has not yet been born, it is too early to say anything now, you can rest in peace and make plans after the child is born.”

Back home, Princess Yuankang and her son Xie Qiu discussed for a long time, if Xie Xiang gave birth to a grandson, if the emperor intended to appoint a grandson, would the Xie family have the ability to support him on the throne of the king of God.

Xie Qiusi thought about it, and finally frowned and said something like this: “Mother, this matter is very difficult, even if His Majesty is willing to appoint the grandson, even if the Xie family does their best, the chance of success is not high. .”

Although the Xie family is the mansion of Song Guogong, one of the eight founding fathers of the country, the Xie Yi, the queen of Xiao Duanming, brought the Xie family to the peak of power, and also opened the prelude to the rapid decline of the Xie family.

After Xie Yi’s death, Wei Su spared no effort in attacking the Duke of Song’s mansion. If Xie Zhou, Duke of Song at that time, had not honored Wei Su’s elder sister, Princess Chongqing, the title of their family would still be a problem.

In Xie Zhou’s generation, almost no one in the Xie family was employed, even Xie Zhou himself was a false title.

Xie Zhou had two sons. The eldest son, Xie Song, was born to his first wife and inherited his title, but he also had no real position. The second son, Xie Bo, came from the Princess of Chongqing, and was named Marquis of Yichun and Princess Yuankang, but he didn’t have a real job.

In Xie Qiu’s generation, his cousins ​​were in a similar situation to his father’s, but this time it was not because of the emperor’s suppression, but because of his own lack of ability. Although Xie Qiu himself is excellent, it is a pity that he is weak and weak, and his strength is far from enough to support Taisun’s superiority.