Zhu Qizhen's carriage quietly passed through Juyong Pass.
He had officially arrived in the Great Ming Northern Zhili region and could immediately return to the capital.
Hearing this good news, Empress Dowager Sun shi had been looking forward to it day and night.
He held the Buddha beads in his hand and said happily.
"Aijia said that His Majesty is kind.
They were brothers and had a good relationship since they were young.
Now, the Retired Emperor could safely return to the capital.”
Sun shi's words stunned the Fuma commandant Jiao Jing and the eunuch beside her.
You didn't say that half a year ago.
All kinds of bad things were said about the emperor, almost making him look like a disloyal and unfilial person who coveted the throne.
Now that Zhu Qizhen is back, you're already saying good things?
It was funny to think that he was arrogant before and respectful after.
"His Majesty has arrived!"
Just as they were feeling extremely awkward and did not know how to reply.
The Emperor had come to pay his respects.
"Greetings, Holy Mother."
"Your Majesty, Retired Emperor has already passed Juyong Pass. How long will it take for him to return?”
Empress Dowager Sun couldn't help but ask.
The current her didn't seem to care about the political affairs of the outside world.
From last year until now, he had only paid attention to one thing, which was to negotiate with Wala and bring back the Retired Emperor.
Li Shimin thought about it. He had been busy with the government recently and had almost forgotten about this.
He casually prevaricated.
"Holy Mother, you don't need to worry. What's there to worry about after passing Juyong Pass?
The carriage would only take two or three days to reach the capital.”
Although he was very busy, Li Shiming still had to come over every month to pay his respects and do some face work.
Half of the orthodoxy and righteousness of ascending the throne came from the crisis and ministers like Yu Qian, and the other half came from the Empress Dowager Sun.
Whether it was inside or outside the palace, no one could criticize her behavior.
Sun shi seemed to have thought of something and continued.
"The people of the Ministry of Rites have been debating about how to welcome the Retired Emperor.
From this widow's point of view, it is good to keep everything simple and not waste so much time.”
After all, he had been defeated and returned from the peace talks.
Sun shi's thoughts were naturally to let Zhu Qizhen not make such a big fuss.
Otherwise, it would not look good on her face.
"I will listen to the Holy Mother's arrangements. I will inform the Ministry of Rites later.”
Sun shi was very satisfied and started talking about the commander of the palace guards in charge of Nangong.
"Nangong will be the Retired Emperor's residence in the future. The commander of this palace guard should be appropriate.”
Obviously, she had someone in mind.
"Of course. It would be best if the Holy Mother was chosen.”
Li Shi Min was stunned for a moment, then he smiled.
"Then."
Sun shi was even more satisfied, completely ignoring the gaze of the Fuma commandant Jiao Jing beside her.
He decided on the candidate in his heart.
Li Shi Min really didn't expect that he would have such a pleasant surprise.
He casually agreed.
"Then as the Holy Mother said, the Imperial Academy will draft the decree later.”
Sun shi was especially satisfied today and said with a smile.
"Aijia doesn't think about anything else now, only thinking that Retired Emperor can be safe and sound.
If he were to recuperate well in Nangong, he would be able to be safe from illness and disaster.
As for the other matters, aijia does not want to be troubled. After all, it is a country that generations of ancestors have painstakingly managed.
If something goes wrong, won't this widow become a sinner?
When the time came, he would be too ashamed to face the former emperor.”
The meaning behind his words was to tell the emperor that his throne was stable.
She won't listen to other people's bewitchment and restore the Retired Emperor. You can rest assured.
However, Li Shiming only smiled and left.
Sun shi had a bit of a general view, but not much.
At the very least, these words fit the image of an empress dowager in the palace.
The empresses of the Ming Dynasty, starting from Empress Ma and Empress Xu, were mostly qualified.
However, after Li Shiming left…
Fuma commandant Jiao Jing stepped forward helplessly and cupped his hands.
"Holy Mother, you shouldn't have mentioned the commander of Nangong Yu's Forest Guards to His Majesty.”
Sun shi was still a little dissatisfied.
"What if something happens to His Majesty?
Aijia will definitely choose a suitable candidate to carefully guard Retired Emperor.”
Her thoughts were right, but reality was very different from her imagination.
The Prince Consort explained.
"Holy Mother, you are in the harem.
He definitely knew that if the people around him wanted to make a move, there were too many ways.
If you think for the Retired Emperor, the most important thing is to choose these personal attendants.
As for the palace guards, they had a variety of people from all walks of life.
It wasn't easy to identify them one by one.”
He didn't say what he wanted to say.
If the Emperor really wanted to make a move, then the Retired Emperor would definitely not be able to escape.
Can you wait for three to five years to slowly identify the traitor inside?
"This, what should we do!"
Sun shi finally became anxious.
No matter how stupid she was, she realized how stupid her actions were just now.
He finally understood why Li Shiming kept smiling when he spoke.
He had thought that it was just a flattering smile, but he did not expect it to be a mocking smile.
"Holy Mother, His Majesty was avoiding suspicion just now.
You've already decided on the matter of entering the palace.
The commander of the palace guards in Nangong has also been decided.
No matter what happened after that, His Majesty would be able to watch from the sidelines.
After all, you've taken care of all these things!”
In autumn, the earth dragon in the Cining Palace slowly heated up.
Empress Dowager Sun's heart fell into an ice cave!
In a moment of desperation, people would neglect many key things.
After a long time, she sighed and held her forehead.
"Aijia, aijia is old.
If there's anything in the future, I'll rely on you.”
The Prince Consort bowed." I dare not."
It was just that he had to be more careful in the future.
His Majesty was not only good at military affairs.”
After a pause, he continued.
"On the noble side, all of them are loyal to the Empress Dowager and Retired Emperor.
Regarding the palace guards, he could entrust them with choosing reliable and good children.”
Sun shi nodded.
"I'll listen to you. Let Zhang Meng and the others make the arrangements.”
Zhang Wei is the son of Zhang Yu, King of Hejian, and the younger brother of Zhang Fu, King of Dingxing.
He was a descendant of Jingnan's meritorious service and was loyal to Zhuqi Town.
A person's standpoint would not change so easily.
……
Three days later.
Zhu Qizhen once again set foot in the capital.
Looking at the familiar De Sheng Sect in front of him, he couldn't help but have mixed feelings.
The officials did not welcome him in the suburbs, but behind the palace gates.
"Greetings, Retired Emperor!"
"Greetings, Retired Emperor!"
The Ming Dynasty had been established for a hundred years, and there had never been a Retired Emperor.
Everything was unfamiliar to him, and he could only imitate the system of the Retired Emperor of the Tang and Song dynasties.
But in other words, Retired Emperor had a lot of room for maneuver.
After all, Zhu Yuanzhang's teachings were imbued with the teachings of his ancestors. He did not expect that his descendants would have an emperor.
They had not even confirmed what kind of treatment an emperor who had been captured by the enemy leader would receive when he returned.
Just like how the officials were paying their respects now, they could do it in the suburbs or in the palace.
Such things would only increase.
What was more sensitive was whether the Retired Emperor could interfere in the matters of the court.
At that time, Zhu Qizhen had been captured first, so the Imperial Court could give orders and the border generals did not have to listen to any orders.
However, the current Zhu Qizhen was free.
Retired Emperor, can you issue a decree?
Did the six departments of the imperial court have to listen to the Emperor or the Retired Emperor?
The ambiguities and blankness in between were intriguing.
However, in the Hall of Heaven's Tribute, Zhu Qizhen looked at Li Shimin on the dragon throne.
In the end, he bent down and cupped his hands in greeting.
"Greetings, Your Majesty."
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