Chapter 102 It’s your own fault.
Compared with Princess Jiahe's uneasiness, Princess Pingyao was calm and calm. She encouraged Qin Yumo to perform well in Qinzheng Hall every day and not to be too afraid of the majesty of the regent.
As long as he sticks to his duties, doesn't deliberately offend the regent, doesn't be too timid, and doesn't get involved in things he shouldn't, he can basically protect himself prudently.
Of course, since the regent has given the three consorts the opportunity to enter the court, it is obviously only the minimum requirement to protect themselves wisely. They still have to perform well when they should perform. It is not required that they must be as decisive as the regent, but if they dare to think and speak out, they should not question.
In order to embolden Qin Yumo, Princess Pingyao, who originally only patrolled the palace once a day and then went home, started to get up very early for the first time. In the morning, they almost got up and washed together. After breakfast, they rode a carriage into the palace together.
One goes to the Qinzheng Palace on duty, and the other patrols the palace.
I don’t know whether it’s the husband singing and the wife following, or the woman singing and the husband following. It seems that there is a sweet feeling of newlyweds and love.
That day, the inspection tour came to Chonghua Palace. Princess Pingyao decided to go in and chat with the emperor. She had nothing to do anyway.
The imperial guard on duty outside Chonghua Palace bowed and saluted, opened the door for her, and then closed it.
Ji Jin didn't seem to be much haggard during these days of confinement. When Princess Pingyao entered, he was still sitting in his usual seat, holding a book and reading quietly.
"I actually admire your Majesty." Princess Pingyao sat down on the chair opposite him. "At such a young age, he possesses extraordinary calmness. Even though he is imprisoned, he does not show any sign of decadence or despair."
Ji Jin raised her eyes and looked at her: "Sister Huang is so complimentary, I am so ashamed."
"With your Majesty's determination, if you can keep your composure, it will not be difficult to regain the power of regent over time and secure your throne. I can't figure out why the Emperor lost so quickly." Princess Pingyao stared at Ji Jin, her eyes wide. As if he was probing, "What is the emperor so anxious about?"
Ji Jin was slightly startled and lowered his eyes to avoid her gaze: "I was dragged down by the Qin family."
"Really? I don't believe it." Princess Pingyao shook her head, "The Qin family is certainly stupid, and the Queen Mother is holding you back, but this is not a reason."
As the king of a country, even though he has not yet taken charge of the government, he does not have much weight in deciding state affairs in front of the regent and courtiers. But facing the Qin family, as long as he firmly refuses, will Uncle Qin really dare to go against the king of a country?
The Emperor is the son of the Queen Mother. No matter how eager the Queen Mother is for power, as long as the Emperor asks her to be patient, it is impossible for the Queen Mother sitting in the harem to reach out to the front court.
Many things can actually be avoided.
After Princess Jiahe and Princess Jiayu got into trouble, if the emperor expressed that he was on the same side as the regent and punished the two princesses without waiting for the regent to speak, the regent would have no reason to cause trouble for him.
So this is what Princess Pingyao is puzzled about.
She always felt that Ji Jin was not a fool, he just... didn't know what he was thinking.
"Has something big happened in the DPRK recently?"
"The envoys from Nanzhao are here." Princess Pingyao said, "They are eager to borrow troops to resist the Western Zhou Dynasty, but I feel that the lives of the Yong soldiers are also lives, and there is no reason to lose their lives for the survival of other countries."
Ji Jin was silent for a moment, and there was a sadness in her eyes that the situation was over: "Nan Zhao has reached this point?"
"So the emperor wants Nan Zhao to be your helper, but this wish will probably come to nothing." Princess Pingyao sighed, "This strategy that my father came up with back then really ruined his reputation for a lifetime."
Ji Jin said nothing.
"The entire Sheng family was wiped out on the battlefield, perhaps it was also Father's plan." Princess Pingyao adjusted herself to a comfortable position, her voice was lazy but cold and ruthless, "You were still young at that time, so you shouldn't have been involved. It’s your fault, but it’s not without your good mother’s calculations. Besides, my father’s plan is all for your son, who can’t personally govern for the time being, so you should bear some price.”
Ji Jin nodded slowly: "What Sister Huang said makes sense."
"So I should seize the throne from you." Princess Pingyao's voice was calm and relaxed, and she didn't sound astonished at all. "It's painful to be a puppet emperor. If the father knows about it underground, it will be so incompetent to see the emperor." It should be very painful.”
Ji Jin's eyes opened slightly. No matter how calm he was, he was obviously shocked by the words of Princess Pingyao.
He asked in an almost unbelievable tone: "Is the emperor going to be the emperor?"
"That's what it means."
"How is it possible?" Ji Jin's hand holding the scroll tightened unconsciously, "Even if we really want to usurp the throne, it should be the emperor's uncle, and the emperor's sister is the daughter-"
"What's wrong with being a daughter?" Princess Pingyao looked scornful, "Do we decide whether we are a boy or a girl? Everyone is gendered at the moment of birth. Because he is a man, he enjoys the family life as a matter of course. Everything in it, is it a sin to be a daughter? Everything that cannot be decided by oneself is unfair in my opinion. "
Ji Jin looked sarcastic: "You can't decide your origin. Does the imperial sister think that she is equal to the common people?"
"I don't believe that everyone is equal, because they can't decide their origin, but if they have the ability to usurp the throne, I am willing to admit defeat." Princess Pingyao stood up, "Unfortunately, there are too many things that ordinary people cannot decide. Even if they want to protest, they don’t have the courage and confidence, but what I don’t lack is courage and confidence.”
After leaving these words, she turned and walked out.
"Elder Princess." Mr. Ji led several envoys and stopped the eldest princess of Pingyao outside Chonghua Palace. He bowed and saluted, "I also ask the eldest princess to speak in front of the regent and see if we can borrow troops to support Nannan earlier." "Zhao, I have no choice but to come here with my emperor's will and expectations. I beg the eldest princess——"
The eldest princess of Pingyao stopped and said, "Mr. Ji, you look like a loyal minister who serves the country and the people, so I want to ask you a question."
Lord Ji hurriedly said: "Eldest Princess, please ask, I will tell you everything I know."
"After Ling Fengyang went to Nanzhao, your emperor trusted him as an outsider and no longer allowed the eldest princess to lead the army. Do you ministers have more supporters or opponents?"
Master Ji's face turned pale: "Why does the eldest princess ask this?"
"I just want to know how stupid you Nan Zhaojun and his ministers are, and how many stupid people there are in the court."
Master Ji hesitated for a long time: "Elder Princess, the most urgent matter is——"
"The top priority is that Nan Zhao is exhausted." The eldest princess of Pingyao interrupted him, raising the corner of her mouth slightly, "It is illegal to do evil if God does it, but you will not survive if you do it yourself. Just accept the fact."
"The eldest princess! The eldest princess!" Mr. Ji shouted anxiously, "The eldest princess!"
Princess Pingyao walked away without looking back.