Only the queen's identity remained unchanged. King Yi still only came to the palace to accompany the queen on the prescribed days of the first and fifteenth day of each month, and the days were still as calm as water.

In the afternoon, Fanji was going to take a nap in the inner room. The brass Buddha's hand heater standing in the middle of the room was spreading clouds and mist. Fanji was leaning on the couch near the window, with an auspicious flower pillow behind him. He had just closed it.

With my eyes open, I heard only one voice: "The king has arrived."

As soon as Ji Xie came in, he pulled her back to sit on the couch and said with a smile, "Are you disturbing the queen's rest?"

"How can my concubine be so delicate? Your Majesty has a lot of things to do every day, so there is no need to be rigid. If you have something to say, you can just say it." If you come uninvited at noon, there must be something wrong. Fan Ji has already known it.

Ji Xie rubbed the palms of his hands, as if considering how to speak: "Well--it's still Ji Jiang's business. I had promised her before that I would give Meng Jiang's daughter to Ji Shizi as his legitimate wife. This

It’s settled.”

"My concubine is aware of this matter, so we are getting closer to each other. This is a good thing."

"It's just------" Ji Xie seemed a little embarrassed: "Cousin, she also said that if the girl's identity is just a concubine princess, it would not sound good if she said it, and Ji Hou would not lose face. So she wanted her to be called Zhong Ji.

," He raised his head and glanced at himself guiltily: "Remember it in her own name."

It's here, it's finally here! Fan Ji sneered in her heart: After all, she couldn't hold it in any longer. He is coveting her position! She said seriously: "Your Majesty, I support this marriage. You can support Meng Jiangzhi."

The daughter is called Zhongji, in order to honor the whole country, but according to the rules, this girl should follow the example of Boji and take her as a concubine, so that her name is consistent with her name. What does it mean to be called Zhongji and also to be recorded under the name of the second concubine?

?”

"It's not that Gu doesn't know that this is against etiquette." Ji Xie sighed helplessly: "But my cousin lost her child because of Gu's fault, and she may not be able to conceive again in the future. Gu is really guilty, and now she is like this

It’s a request that Gu really can’t bear to refuse!”

"Does your Majesty think this is a trivial matter?" Fan Ji stood up angrily and said coldly: "In the past, King Zhou of Shang Dynasty was afraid of the elephant chopsticks. He thought that the elephant chopsticks would not be able to hold the soup in the soil, so he would

A rhinoceros jade cup, if the jade cup resembles chopsticks, it will not contain lotus seeds, and it will be like a leopard's fetus. If it is like a leopard's fetus, it will not have short brown clothes. If it is housed under the moss, it will have nine layers of brocade clothes. It is also called a high platform and a wide room.

If you seek for it, then the world will not be enough. A sage sees the small to know the clear, and sees the end to know the end. The king thinks that this is just a small thing for women and children, but in fact it is bringing disaster to the country."

Ji Xie said solemnly: "This matter is certainly inappropriate, but it's not that serious, right?"

"The foundation of our great Zhou Dynasty lies in the "Zhou Rites", and the essence of the "Zhou Rites" is that there is a distinction between direct descendants and concubines. Since the first king became king, the eldest son of the Zhou family has always inherited the throne, and the remaining legitimate sons have been entrusted to various places and given vassal status.

Pingzhou House. The common sons showed their talents based on their military exploits or talents, and those who were incompetent found their own way out. Not only the royal family, but also the vassal states. The eldest son was granted the title of crown prince, and the rest of the sons were each based on their abilities. That is to say, among the people, the rich and the small.

The same is true for the family. As for women, the legitimate daughter is married as the legitimate wife, and the concubine is married as a concubine. This is generally the case. It is just because the concubine is not fertile, but all the princes are willing to marry the royal concubine. The concubine is the Zhou family's plan, and they are willing to marry it.

The king's daughters are all under his knees, and they are betrothed to the four corners of the world to protect our Zhou Dynasty. But if Zhongji is recorded under Ji Jiang's name, what does it mean? This is a violation of the rules of concubines in the "Zhou Rites" and destroys the foundation of the world's stability. This is

This matter is not trivial, I will not allow it!"

After saying what he said, Ji Xie took a breath of cold air. He definitely didn't expect that the matter was so important. It seemed that he didn't think far enough. He stroked Fan Ji's arms and said, "What the queen said is true.

It is true that Gu was not thoughtful enough. Gu then returned to his cousin, he could change his name to Zhong Ji, and the marriage could only be in the name of the queen, so Gu then asked Meng Jiang to send the child to the middle palace."

"Your Majesty, wait a minute!" Fan Ji said with a smile: "The child is still too young and needs careful care by his biological mother. The affairs in the concubine's harem are complicated, how can he take care of it? Why not let Meng Jiang take care of him until he grows up and understands

I will send my concubine here to learn some rules and get ready for marriage, what do you think, Your Majesty?"

"The queen is more considerate, so let's do it this way."

As soon as Ji Xie left, Fan Ji stroked his face that was stiff with laughter and shouted to the inner room: "Come out!"

Meng Jiang timidly walked out of the room and prostrated himself: "Thank you very much, Queen, for this. I can't thank you enough!"

Fan Ji smiled faintly: "It's fortunate that you came to report the news first, so that I can have a countermeasure. From now on, I will be more thoughtful with your sister."

"No! The queen is strategizing. My eldest sister only knows how to show off her strength. How can she compare to the queen?" Meng Jiang said this and thought so in his heart. He repelled another attack by Ji Jiang with the courtesy of his eldest concubine.

, sold himself a big favor and planted a nail next to Ji Jiang. No one else has such scheming intentions!

The wind is as cold as a knife, the year has entered the middle of winter, and dense snowflakes have covered the entire courtyard. In the middle of the main hall of the Zhaoguo Palace, a five-story gold-plated eight-treasure lotus seat heater is placed, and the silver charcoal inside is flickering.

.If the doors were closed, it would be as warm as spring. However, the windows facing the courtyard had to be wide open, causing the north wind to howl in the house.

Zhao Bohu was afraid of the cold. He guarded the stove, rubbed his hands, and still shivered. In desperation, he had no choice but to say to Ji Hu, who was standing in front of the window in a daze: "Your Highness, it's cold outside, so it's better to

Close the window!"

Prince Ji Hu is wearing a lake blue robe with a cross-collar embroidered with silver silk, a light blue jade-embellished belt around the waist, and a large silver chinchilla skin cloak. Against the background of the flying snow, he is very eye-catching. Hear

Following Zhao Bohu's instructions, he silently closed the window, took off his coat, walked to the reed mat next to the stove and sat down.

Zhao Bohu saw that there was still a crystal snow particle on the tip of his nose, which gradually turned into a drop of water, so he stretched out his index finger to gently wipe it off for him, and said distressedly: "In this snowy day, if there is anything that Your Highness does not understand,

, just summon the ministers to the East Palace, why bother to go there?" Although he attended his father's funeral, as long as there was an edict in the palace, it was still his duty to do so.

Ji Hushan smiled and said: "It doesn't matter, it's better to come here. It's quiet here, Master. Sitting here, you can put aside your worries and concentrate on your heart."

Zhao Bohu felt relieved and asked with concern: "What? Did something happen in the palace?"

"It's not a big deal. It's just that after Ji Jiang regained his favor, he caused a lot of obstacles for the mother, both covertly and covertly." Ji Hu said as he took the filigree copper fire pliers and fiddled with the silver charcoal in the furnace out of boredom.

"Isn't it settled last time about Zhong Ji? Has the Jiang family been in trouble again recently?"

Ji Hu looked at the flames jumping in the furnace with a confused look on his face: "I don't know if I am too worried about it. Yesterday, there was no big event on the winter solstice, it was just a gathering of family members in the palace. My father saw me

Father Shang was learning to walk and was very happy. He looked very happy holding him in his arms. At that time, the second concubine smiled and said something that shocked me. "

"What did she say?" Zhao Bohu asked.

"She said, 'Father Shang and your Majesty have nothing against each other. This is how father and son should be. From now on, they can talk to each other about anything. This is closeness.'" Ji Hu put down the copper pliers and raised his eyes to look at Zhao Bohu.

: "Young Master, does she want to find out what happened in Fengshui back then and drive a wedge between me and my father?"

Zhao Bohu was thinking, Ji Jiang's words were really powerful, implying that the prince and King Yi had already had a rift, and over time they would have different intentions, which would be detrimental to the king. This is a thorn in the king's heart! How powerful!

"Then, what is the king's reaction?" he asked.

"My father just smiled and didn't say a word. I guess he didn't think too deeply about it. But my mother and I both felt scared. As the saying goes, 'As time goes by, a drop of water will penetrate a stone.' If Mrs. Jiang keeps slandering my father's ears, then what will happen?"

What should we do?”

However, at the age of eight or nine, his eyebrows had long lost the innocence of a child. Zhao Bohu couldn't help but feel sad, and he said sincerely:

"Prince, you must know that the crown prince is the most difficult position in the world. There are no two days in the sky, and no two masters in the country. But the prince is the future king, and he will definitely attract the jealousy of many people. Some people want to support you, and some people want to flatter you for the future.

If you are not careful when entering the level of the body, you will arouse the suspicion of the king. After all, royal power is unique, and the prince is often the emperor's biggest worry!"

Ji Hu felt cold sweat break out on his back: "Young Master, tell me, how should I protect myself?"

Zhao Bohu solemnly said: "Your Highness, you only need to remember one thing - as a son of man, you must be loyal to the emperor and patriotic. No matter how violent the storm is outside, it will eventually pass. You must keep your important joints tight. You must not fall into unnecessary disputes at will. Be a

A pure minister is the right person!"

"What is a 'pure minister'?" Ji Hu asked puzzledly.

"Loyal and honest ministers. The King and His Highness the Crown Prince are not only fathers, but also kings. The so-called king and father are so-called kings and fathers. The Prince only needs to be loyal and filial, regardless of whether there is any reward, and does not ask for the same trust from the King. All he needs is

The fact that the prince has done this kind of duty is obvious to all in the world. Anyone who wants to do harm to the prince, not only the princes of the countries, but also the common people, will not agree to such rebellious behavior."

After all, Ji Hu understood everything. He stood up and bowed deeply: "Thank you, Master, for your guidance. I have learned from it."

The prince's carriage had just left, and the retainer Mibo was summoned to see him: "My lord!"

Zhao Bohu looked hopeful: "Uncle, did your trip to Chaoge go smoothly? Have you heard about Ziliang's whereabouts?"

The secret uncle shook his head: "No one was found. But I heard that on the day General Ji returned home, not long after the mother and son met, his wife passed away. General Ji was so sad that his mother refused to be buried after her death. She waited until Ji

General Zheng came back. The father and son had a big quarrel. General Ji held his mother's coffin and went north, saying that he wanted to bury her on the grassland. General Ji and Zheng were so angry that he cleared out both mother and son.

The genealogy will never recognize him again."
Chapter completed!