Chapter 716 I didn't expect it to be so complicated
Yuan Qingling was not understanding, "Mother Xian is now in a state of restraint and does not contact the outside world. How did she ask the Su family members to go out to spread rumors? Why did the Su family members not listen to the Empress Dowager but to the Mother Xian? Moreover, what are the benefits for them to say this?"
Moreover, the evil concubine made such a fuss. The harm outweighed the benefits. She was actually not a stupid person, right? Moreover, the emperor decided to lift the status of a merchant. However, he made such a group outside. This was not conducive to the court to win people's hearts.
"The Virtuous Concubine has been in the palace for many years. How come there are not many credible people around her to convey her meaning? The Su family did not listen to the Empress Dowager. It is because the Empress Dowager cares about the Su family, but the Virtuous Concubine has been seeking welfare for the Su family. In addition, the fifth brother is now the crown prince. The Virtuous Concubine's future is unlimited glory, so the Su family must have flattered her. As for why the Virtuous Concubine opposes, can't you think of it?"
Princess Anfeng finished speaking and looked at her.
Yuan Qingling hesitated for a moment. "Is it because she looks down on the businessman?"
Princess Anfeng said: "This is just one of them. She will definitely look down on businessmen. The dignified princess married a market businessman, which was a big slap in the face. Now there are more than Yuwen Ling to marry. She thinks that the emperor can choose other princesses to marry. The biggest reason is that the prince has not only not promoted to the position, but has also been banned. How could she be willing to do so? But even the prince and you do not support her and do not help her. She wants to fight this turnaround. Only the prince's marriage can allow her to intervene in a legitimate way."
Yuan Qingling was immediately understood by Prince Anfeng, "So, her ultimate goal is not to stop this marriage, but to use such a marriage as a threat. She wants to promote the position or some other real power. The Su family helps her because of this. Only when she is promoted and gains real power can she benefit the Su family."
No wonder she told Lao Wu that she could not make trouble, but Lao Wu wanted to strengthen the Su family. She and the Su family were each other's backers. If the Su family grew, they could put pressure on the emperor to promote her position. If she was strong, she could help the Su family.
She didn't even believe her own son, she just believed in the Su family.
Therefore, in the end, this matter was for her and the Su family.
Yuan Qingling has heard many stories about the brother-help demon and the Phoenix Girl in modern times, but when he really came into contact, he felt so terrible that he could even ignore his own children.
"So, are you going to Qingyu Palace just now?" Yuan Qingling asked.
"That's right, she asked for the imperial concubine's position and said that this was what she deserved." Princess Anfeng said lightly.
Yuan Qingling was speechless. Yes, if according to the rules of promotion of this concubine, before Lao Wu was named the crown prince, she was already the concubine, and Lao Wu was named the crown prince. In theory, she was promoted to the imperial concubine or the imperial concubine. This dynasty stipulates that there are two imperial concubines in the harem. She asked for the imperial concubine position, so she was forced to suppress the imperial concubine.
Yuan Qingling's heart was cold, "In other words, she must make trouble?"
"She actually couldn't affect the emperor's decision, but it could affect her own life and death, and at the same time affect Leng Si's reputation."
Yuan Qingling felt indescribable sadness, not for anyone, but for the fifth brother.
If something happened to Concubine Xian, Lao Wu would definitely feel uncomfortable.
No matter what, it is a biological mother.
Yuan Qingling had never thought it was so complicated, but he knew that the purpose of the emperor betrothing the princess to the Fourth Master was to win over merchants and vigorously develop the economy. This was probably the idea since Jinning of the Great Zhou Dynasty came. In addition, Lao Wu had talked about some cooperation models with the Fourth Master before, and now it is indeed difficult in the treasury. For the Northern Tang Dynasty, it is a crucial top priority for the emperor.
She began to think that Concubine Xian would have to compromise in the end. At most, she would yell at Qingyu Palace for a few more times. Who knew that she actually asked the people from the Su family to go outside to make trouble first. Maybe this time even the emperor underestimated Concubine Xian?
In this way, the life and death of Concubine Xian can almost be decided. No wonder the Empress Dowager urgently invited Princess Anfeng to come back.
The Xianfei Concubine was so crazy that she was invisible that it was the role of power infiltration.
She thought deeply, was Concubine Xian stupid? Not at all. If the emperor was still the former emperor, Concubine Xian would win, because the emperor had to care about the prince and the princess' biological mother, and would rather endure the fire in the backyard than let a little sparks splash outside.
The emperor attaches great importance to the royal decency. The couple has been together for many years. The virtuous concubine is very clear about the emperor. She believes that she has grasped the emperor's weakness.
She also probably thought that once the emperor compromised, she would become the virtuous and virtuous concubine who was virtuous and sensible in the past. The emperor would probably think about the relationship between husband and wife and be open to her. The Su family was the empress dowager's mother's family, and the emperor would not be too filial. Once the limelight came, they would be promoted.
She thought this time was the princess’ marriage and a family matter.
But he didn't know that on the emperor, it was a major matter of governance and a major matter related to the country's livelihood. Especially, the emperor had been poor for too long, and he needed to find a way out for the Northern Tang Dynasty. The concerns of the high-ranking people forced him to kill and decisively, and whoever blocked him would die.
"The emperor may really be able to speak out to the Su family, but he probably won't tolerate the source of Concubine Xian anymore. Just watch, after the New Year, I'm afraid that it will be announced to the public that Concubine Xian's condition has worsened." Prince Anfeng said.
Yuan Qingling looked at Princess Anfeng, "You asked me to come out and analyze it for me. Are you asking me to do something?"
Princess Anfeng nodded, "Yes, if the emperor is going to attack Xianfei, then please think of a way to trick Lao Wu out of the capital first. He stays in the capital and knows this. As a son, he cannot stand by and watch. But if he helps Xianfei, he will definitely annoy the emperor and will not be conducive to the relationship between father, son, king and minister."
Yuan Qingling suddenly felt melancholy.
She never pity Concubine Xian. Since she learned about Concubine Xian’s actions against the patients on the Leprosy Mountain, she thought Concubine Xian was not worthy of mercy.
She just felt sorry for Lao Wu. If she deceived Lao Wu out of the city, then after she came back, what would he think?
"Are you afraid that Lao Wu will blame you in the future?" Princess Anfeng saw her embarrassment and sighed softly, "Actually, this is what the Supreme Emperor means. He didn't tell you. He knew your embarrassment, and he couldn't bear it. Prince Anfeng and I received letters from the Supreme Emperor and the Queen Mother at the same time, so we decided to come back because Leng Si is my disciple, so I can't stand by. The Queen Mother hopes that I can convince the Virtuous Concubine, but the Supreme Emperor is thinking about what will happen next."
Yuan Qingling could probably guess that the emperor had no contact with Prince Anfeng, and the Supreme Emperor had not before, so I was afraid it was just for this matter.
In fact, the Supreme Emperor did this to really give Concubine Xian a lot of face. He has been in charge of the affairs of the court for a long time, and now he still has to worry about it.
"Fourth Master..." Yuan Qingling sighed softly, "He probably knows what the emperor wants to bet the princess for him, right? How could he be willing to get involved in this vortex?"
"He must know that he can refuse, but after refusing, is he going to be an enemy of the court and the emperor? He is just a businessman, and no matter how capable he is, he cannot go against the court. Your master is not as simple as you think. He has a far-sighted vision and has a much greater vision than you see. He is also afraid that he will involve me, his master, so he can only agree."
At first, Yuan Qingling thought this marriage was very simple, but unexpectedly, it was so complicated, but he lost some purity.
Chapter completed!