Chapter 91 Face Saint

In the Qingluan Hall, hundreds of civil and military ministers listed on both sides respectfully bowed to the emperor who left the dragon chair and left the apse to the apse. It was not until a few breaths that the emperor could not be seen that everyone retreated from the hall.

Although Jiang Yong's title is high, his official position is not up or down, and he is in the middle. Therefore, his position when he went up was also in the middle of the crowd. When the emperor returned to the apse, he slowly moved out with the crowd. Out of the hall, his footsteps gradually slowed down, but after a while, he converged with Sun Junfeng, the minister of the Ministry of War.

Today, someone in the hall mentioned the establishment of a crown prince, but was suppressed by the emperor's words. Although the emperor is now at its peak in spring and autumn. But after all, it will be a matter of time. Several princes of the emperor are now of the right age, only three princes, the second prince and the third prince.

However, the eldest prince was born to a favorite concubine. Although he is the eldest son of the emperor, he is a concubine. The second prince is the legitimate son born by the queen after giving birth to two princesses. Although he is the most competitive, the outsider is not prominent. Although the third prince is neither the eldest son nor the eldest son, as he grows up in recent years, there has been more and more praise for him outside, and it is not completely uncompetitive.

Generally speaking, in the eyes of outsiders, the eldest prince is brave, the second prince is gentle, and the third prince is virtuous. Therefore, each of the three princes has its own supporters.

But Jiang Yong, who experienced great difficulties, knew how unwise it was to stand in line before the emperor's intention was clear. In fact, Jiang Yong is very worried about the partisan dispute that is gradually emerging on the surface. He has made up his mind to be a royalist. No matter which prince the emperor wishes, he only supports the emperor wholeheartedly.

Now, what he is most worried about is Sun Junfeng's thoughts. Because in the past six months, he has been tied up with Sun Junfeng. If Sun Junfeng intends to participate in the party competition, it is really not a good thing for him and Jiang. However, at present, Sun Junfeng seems to agree with his opinion, which also makes Jiang Yong a little relieved.

Of course, these things need to be discussed when you get home. Jiang Yong is now waiting for Sun Junfeng to be together, but because the two are superiors and subordinates, they have to wait for him to return to the government office together.

Jiang Yong and Sun Junfeng just talked a few words, but they saw a little waiter in yellow running to them, bowed to him, and said happily, "Lord Jiang, please stay. The emperor is waiting to see you in the apse."

Jiang Yong was stunned. This little servant was Wang Yi, the adopted son of the eunuch beside the emperor, because he was very good at talking and amusing, and he was also very simple to please, so he was appreciated by the prince and recognized as the adopted son. Although he is just a little servant in yellow, he is also a decent eunuch who often shows his face in front of the emperor.

Jiang Yong really didn't expect that the emperor would ask him to stay, so he couldn't help but be a little surprised. He looked at Sun Junfeng, but in the blink of an eye, he calmed down, nodded calmly to him, turned to Wang Yi and smiled and said, "Thank you for your hard work on this trip. Please lead the way."

Wang Yi said goodbye to Sun Junfeng again, and then took Jiang Yong to the back hall in the surprised, surprised, or jealous eyes of the officials around him.

On the way, Jiang Yong naturally pulled off an emerald jade pendant hanging around his waist and handed it to Wang Yi very naturally: "Little Prince Lao has gone on this trip. Although this thing is worthless, it is also a reward. Little prince, let's play in our daily life.

Wang Yi hurriedly refused: "Marquis Jiang is really polite. This errand is our family's job. How can we accept such a valuable object from you?"

Jiang Yong smiled and stuffed the jade ornament into Wang Yi's hand. With a little force, he pushed back the hand he wanted to return and whispered, "It's just a plaything, not expensive or valuable. If the little prince doesn't accept it, he seems to look down on Jiang.

Wang Yi saw Jiang Yong's frankness in the gift and put away the jade decoration with a smile: "Thank you, Marquis Jiang, but our family will be disrespectful."

Jiang Yong nodded and said nothing more. When the two silently walked all the way to the entrance of the apse to wait for the emperor's summons, Wang Yi was a little strange. Jiang Yong gave him a gift without asking questions, which made him not surprised.

However, he knows that he has a short hand. If he doesn't pay it back this time, he will only owe more next time. So before Jiang Yong followed the guide into the door, Wang Yi whispered, "After retreating from the court, the emperor's heart is heavy."

Jiang Yong kept walking and stepped over Wang Yi's side and entered the apse with an unchanged face.

Wang Yi was stunned. He looked at Jiang Yong's back as he entered the apse and muttered to himself, "Did he hear it or not..."

Jiang Yong respectfully saluted the emperor sitting on the wide dragon chair and stood there quietly waiting for the emperor's question.

The emperor's special summoning this time is really too abrupt. He has returned to Beijing for more than half a year, except when he first arrived in the capital, the emperor saw him once. In the following months, the emperor did not show much attention to him at all. Therefore, Jiang Yong was both surprised and worried about this meeting. He didn't understand why he, who had always kept a low profile, was suddenly remembered by the emperor.

"Jiang Yong, you have done a good job in the past six months." Although he has just passed his 45th birthday, the emperor still looks energetic, with dark hair, smooth face and not looking old.

This is the first time that Jiang Yong has faced the supreme ruler of the Southern Tang Dynasty so closely. However, he did not dare to look up directly. He only lowered his head and replied respectfully, "Thank you for your praise. However, I still have many shortcomings, and I will be more diligent and encouraging in the future.

The emperor shook his head coldly and said faintly, "Good is good. You don't have to underestimate yourself. At that time, my father once said that the three sons of Jiang family have their own talents. At that time, although I agreed with your eldest brother and second brother's talent, I didn't care about you at all. At that time, I felt that my father's expectations for you were too much, but now it seems that I am narrow-minded. You're fine, really good."

Jiang Yong was praised by the emperor and was full of panic and did not have any joy. He immediately bowed deeply and said, "I'm really frightened to be praised by your majesty."

The emperor seemed to be amused by his surprisingly honest attitude. He raised his hand to get him up, smiled, relaxed his tone a little, and said, "You don't have to be so nervous about me. My brother and I have fought many times in the chess game in those years. In those years, your eldest brother mentioned your caution and down-to-earthness to me many times, and now I praise you from the bottom of my heart.

Jiang Yong really didn't know how to deal with this sudden beautiful word, so he had to thank the emperor respectfully and dared not say anything more for fear of making a mistake.

The emperor looked at Jiang Yong, who was very obedient, and his mood gradually became sad. He sighed, "What happened back then... is not only the great misfortune of your Jiangmen, but also the great misfortune of my Southern Tang Dynasty. When I first heard it, my heart was heartbroken. I really couldn't believe that my general, my chess friends would all die in such a short time... I can't wait to..."

The emperor's voice and tone contained cold murderous intent. Jiang Yong was heartbroken, angry and sad, but he did not dare to move at all. No matter how much the emperor regrets, there is no room for turning around.

"For good, you are still in the Jiang family." The emperor closed his eyes in pain and regained his composure when he opened it again.

Jiang Yong only dares to think, but he dares not say. Therefore, he stood aside silently and listened to the emperor vent his long-standing regret and resentment. The origin of the Jiang family's affair is the emperor's indulgence of Jiang's political enemies, but the result is by no means what the emperor wants to see. Therefore, although Jiang Yong has a grudge against the emperor, he has no hatred. At that time, Jiang Fang told him clearly that the emperor would definitely use Jiang Jiaerlang again. Therefore, after that incident, he hated not only him, but also the emperor.

"Jiang Yong, what do you think of the imperial historian who asked me to establish a crown prince in the court today?" The emperor suddenly changed the topic, which stunned Jiang Yong, who was still immersed in his inner pain.

He subconsciously wanted to look up at the emperor, but stopped his movements at the last moment. Jiang Yong knew that since the emperor had asked, he had to answer. But if you can't answer this well, it's a matter of losing your head. Fortunately, he had already made a decision, and although he was worried, he replied calmly, "I have no opinion on this matter. I listen to your divine judgment."

"The Sacred Heart is arbitrary..." The emperor looked at Jiang Yong, smiled softly and said, "Jiang Yong, you are really fine. In this case, I will obey my heart and make the second prince the crown prince.

After walking out of the Qingluan Hall, Jiang Yong's whole back was covered with sweat. The slight cold wind blew, and he couldn't help shivering. He only felt that the chill spread from his back to his whole body, and then sank into his heart.

What is the emperor's intention to see him today?