When it was time to have lunch, Song Huaiyi came to invite us in person.

I accompanied the old man to say something for half a day, and Old Mrs. Zhang said that she was not in good spirits and couldn't go over to eat. I comforted her softly for a while, let her take a good rest and come to see her again in a few days, and then walked towards the hall with Song Huaiyi.

While walking on the road, I heard Song Huaiyi smile and say, "Miss Yan looks much more energetic than before."

I turned to look at him.

Although I am close to the Song family, I am actually just with Old Lady Zhang and Song Xuan, as for Song Huaiyi and his eldest son Song Mi, although everyone gets along well, I know that they and Pei Yuanxiu are still people along the way, and I can't get along with them completely.

So, I just smiled politely: "Thank you for the blessing of Song Gong."

This was just a perfunctory sentence, but Song Huaiyi's smile became deeper and he said softly: "As the saying goes, people feel refreshed when they are happy."

“…”

This time, I felt that his words were a little unusual, so I turned to look at him: "Mr. Song's words mean something?"

Song Huaiyi stopped and said to me with a smile: "This time we went to Beijing to watch the ceremony. After the young master ascended the throne, he will be the lord of the nine continents and all directions."

I looked at him with a smile: "So what?"

Song Huaiyi said: "Behind the supreme world, there should naturally be a woman who is in charge of the world."

“…”

"This time, the young master did not bring his wife here, but took Miss Yan to travel... Isn't his attitude obvious enough?"

“…”

"I also heard that there are already some rumors in the palace."

“…”

I didn't expect that Song Huaiyi's news was so well-versed that he could even hear rumors in the palace, but - after all, his son followed Pei Yuanxiu to Beijing, and he fully supported Pei Yuanxiu. It can be said that the Song family is a "founding hero" now, so naturally, both inside and outside the palace must be clearly prepared.

And now, he has shifted his gaze from the front battlefield to the harem.

I know how to go with the flow.

However, his words reminded me of what happened outside Jingren's palace that day, and even more of the resentful gaze when Han Ruoshi stared at me. If the position of the queen was still a somewhat vague imagination before, then now, it has become the focus of everyone's attention.

This is not as peaceful as the battle between clear swords and spears.

The Song family has formed a bond with Han Ruoshi since the Battle of Cangzhou. They had previously hinted that they wanted to join me. Now that things have been settled, Pei Yuanxiu's attitude is inclined to me. At this time, Song Huaiyi told me about "mother's charity in the world" and he had to stand behind me clearly.

I smiled faintly: "Mr. Song, it may be too early to talk about this now."

“…”

"Now, there is not even an emperor yet."

Song Huaiyi looked at me with a smile: "It's not early, it's not early. Miss Yan, everything is planned, and everything is ruined."

“…”

"With the emperor, there will naturally be a queen. Miss Yan must not miss the opportunity."

“…”

"Young Master, I have this meaning."

“…!”

My heart trembled slightly, and I turned to look at him: "Mr. Song, are you talking about--"

"That's right," Song Huaiyi said: "When the young master was talking about political affairs with me just now, the young master seemed to have intentions and immediately enthrone the queen after he ascended the throne."

“…”

"Although the young master didn't say it clearly, I still understand."

He said, stepped forward and whispered to me: "Although Miss Yan is alone in the capital, my mother is so close to Miss Yan, that is our two families are destined to be. If Miss Yan needs any help in this matter, our Song family will fully support Miss Yan for the mission."

“…”

I could no longer speak, just staring at him blankly, and his just words echoed in my ears.

Pei Yuanxiu, is he already intending to enthrone the queen?

Could it be that on the day he ascended the throne, he would be enthroned with his queen?

If so, then—

I was confused for a moment, and I looked around in a panic. When Song Huaiyi said these words, he adjusted everyone around him. No one heard us. But when I looked at the empty surroundings, I became more and more panicked. After a moment of silence, I forced myself to smile: "Thank you, Mr. Song, but... I'm afraid this matter is not that easy."

“…Oh? Why?”

"Han Ruoshi, Madam, is the wife, after all, and since Jinling, she has fully supported Pei Yuanxiu to the north and her sister. The two sisters have paid more for him than anyone else. If the young master wants to enthrone the queen, then it will be—"

When Song Huaiyi heard my words, he also frowned.

But he immediately smiled and said, "Miss Yan doesn't have to worry about this."

“…”

"The people in Jinling have exhausted their energy."

“…!”

I was startled and turned to look at him: "What does it mean?"

Song Huaiyi said with a smile: "When the young master was in a corner, he did not ascend the throne in Jinling and became emperor. Now he has entered the capital, so he naturally has to establish the capital. Otherwise, he will work hard to capture the capital to do something. Since he is the capital in the north, there are some things that the people in the north should have the final say."

“…”

After hearing his words, I frowned slightly, but I immediately understood what Song Huaiyi meant.

This is the difference between the north and the south that has been found in all dynasties in the Central Plains. Wherever the emperor is determined, he will naturally rise. Even if there are rich places in the south, he will eventually consider the northern clans closer to the center when appointing officials.

Just like the current Song family, Yuan Mingde from Runan, and Lin family in Yunzhong... If the Cui family was not destroyed, they would naturally become important officials of the founding country.

And the influence of the people in the south in the court is limited.

This is not a killing donkey, but an unwritten rule of all dynasties.

Song Huaiyi obviously saw through this rule, and now, he is even more willing to add fuel to this matter. As long as he squeezes Han Ruoshi from the position of queen, their Song family will be completely restless.

I didn't know what to say for a moment, and this thing was not something I wanted to face before, or was willing to face, so I just smiled at him without embarrassment.

Song Huaiyi thought I was still in a dilemma, and he whispered: "Miss Yan doesn't have to worry. I heard from Xuan'er that the soldiers from the south from the military camp have caused a lot of trouble for the young master. The young master is also very distant to them now."

“…”
Chapter completed!