Chapter 57 Retainers
Shen Ning looked down at the rice in the bowl in silence, unable to distinguish the emotions in her heart at this time, and she also didn't understand the thoughts in Ji Yucang's mind.
When she was in Nanzhao, she seemed to be born to protect others. Others relied on her and looked up to her identity and power.
Before going to the battlefield, she had the status of the eldest princess. After going to the battlefield, she had the power of soldiers and horses.
She never thought that one day she would be protected by others.
No matter what the reason was for Ji Yucang to be so kind to her, she could not clearly respond to this affection before the great revenge was avenged.
Shen Ning changed the subject at the right time: "The emperor's appointment as a concubine does not require your consent?"
"The selection of the concubine is a matter for the harem, and the Queen Mother can make the decision." Ji Yucang said, "I have no interest in interfering with his harem."
Shen Ning frowned: "What if he selects all the daughters of important officials in the court to enter the palace?"
"He doesn't dare." Ji Yucang's voice was light, but there was a domineering air that could not be ignored. "He would care about his emperor's face and consider that there are some women that he cannot touch."
"For example, Prime Minister Yan's sister Yan Zheng?" Shen Ning said this and couldn't help but ask, "The prime ministers on the left and right are both very young. Are their promotions in the court too fast?"
Ji Yucang said: "The two of them did not take the scientific examination to become officials, but were recommended by the Imperial College to join the court. They have outstanding talents and abilities."
Shen Ning looked at him for a moment.
"They have been with me since they were children. Their knowledge comes from the teachings of the young master, and they learn better than ordinary people." After Ji Yucang finished speaking, he added, "When they grew up, they went to the battlefield with me. After practicing for a while, I can be regarded as a retainer of this king.”
I see.
In this way, the left and right prime minister is really the regent's confidant, and he is also a die-hard loyal one.
He has been with the prince since he was a child and was taught by the young master in the palace. Not to mention his knowledge, he must have been exposed to a lot of common scheming techniques in the palace, and he also went to the battlefield to practice - this can be regarded as a talent with both civil and military skills.
If they can make all the officials in the court obedient, whether the emperor can personally govern in the future is really a matter of the regent's mind. If the emperor really broke up with the regent and the regent was unwilling to delegate power, he would still be a puppet even at the age of twenty, let alone sixteen.
However, precisely because of this, the left and right prime ministers are bound to hinder the interests of the emperor's party. Don't the courtiers object?
Ji Yucang seemed to have noticed her doubts: "Although Yan Qingchen is young, he is ruthless, scheming and skillful. He is best at killing with one blow. Those who opposed him in the court have been crushed into dust."
"Xie Tinglan is good at foreign diplomacy and has accurate information on various countries. Except for the Ministry of Rites, he does not need to deal directly with other ministers, which is a bit unreasonable."
Shen Ning nodded slowly, thinking about two words in her mind.
retainer.
Ji Yucang was indeed an unruly person. He dared to push his retainers to the positions of prime minister in a majestic manner. He was probably unprecedented and unprecedented.
No wonder there are always rumors in the market that the two prime ministers are the male favorites of the Prince Regent. With his behavior, others are dissatisfied but dare not protest, so they can't find some excuse to throw dirty water.
Shen Ning also wanted to ask him if he had ever thought about it before. If he really died of the poison, would the little emperor have the final say over the country, or would it be left to other princes?
After all, the Yong royal family has prosperous heirs.
The current emperor is the legitimate son, but he is not the eldest among the princes. He has three elder brothers above him and two younger brothers below him.
The eldest brother is twenty-two years old, and the youngest brother is only nine years old, and he is still raised by the concubines in the palace.
Are the three princes who are older than the emperor also eyeing the throne?
When the words came to her lips, Shen Ning realized that she was a little too curious.
Regarding Ji Yucang's plan and deployment, he may not necessarily be willing to tell outsiders in full, not to mention that once sensitive topics are involved, it is very likely to be accused of treason.
Shen Ning nodded slowly: "After eating, I will prepare the antidote. There is nothing special in the past two days, so don't let anyone come and disturb me."