Chapter 213 The remnants

The four brothers of the Song family, father and son, knelt outside the palace for more than an hour but were not summoned.

Queen Shen received the news and stood in front of the window for a long time.

When the sun rose a little higher, Queen Shen entered the main hall under the leadership of Deng Wuwei.

"His Majesty."

Queen Shen stepped forward slowly and asked directly, "I heard that what happened last night was due to brother Da Zhuang's negligence?"

"Why is the queen here?"

Chen Quan was having a headache and didn't know how to help the Song brothers. When he saw Queen Shen coming, he immediately stood up and helped Queen Shen sit down next to him.

Queen Shen sat down next to Chen Quan, then Shi Shiran said: "It's not because the Song brothers were kneeling outside the Jinluan Hall, and I felt uneasy physically and mentally, so I came to take a look."

"Why is the queen uneasy?"

"Last night, His Majesty was going to have fun with the people outside the palace. The gunpowder was hidden in the lanterns of Ningyuan Marquis' Mansion. And the lanterns of Ningyuan Marquis' Mansion are the closest places to the palace. If His Majesty really came out last night, I must go and see the palace, then..."

After saying that, Queen Shen took out the veil and sobbed, "Your Majesty, if you have any good intentions, how will you let me and San'er live?"

Chen Quan originally thought that Queen Shen was here to plead for the Song brothers, but now he was stunned on the spot when he heard this.

During the Lantern Festival every year, except for the first year when Chen Quan took the concubine out of the palace, he never went out again in the following years.

In the first year when he left the palace, it was because the imperial concubine was curious and mentioned in front of him that she didn't know whether the lights in the first year would be lively or not, which attracted his attention.

At that time, he had just conquered Jinling and ascended the throne as emperor, and the remnants of the previous dynasty were still watching in Suzhou, so he felt somewhat uneasy.

I just think that no matter how long I sit on this throne, I will be happy every day.

Therefore, when the imperial concubine mentioned that she wanted to leave the palace to watch the lantern festival, he simply said that she would have fun with the people and led the people out of the palace.

It was also this year that he saw the dazzling lanterns on Mount Dengshan and the sea of ​​lanterns at the lantern festival. This prosperous country was in the hands of Chen Quan, and the pride in his heart suddenly arose.

He secretly swore in his heart that he would make sure that the Chen family would last forever, but it would not be a flash in the pan in his hands.

In the following years, although the imperial concubine still wanted to leave the palace to watch the lantern show, she did not dare to speak randomly when Queen Shen was around.

Until this year's Lantern Festival, because the third prince conferred the title of king and established a palace, and because he stayed in Jiaofang Hall for several days during the New Year period, Concubine Zhou had always been upset. She had been getting into trouble with him a few days ago, saying that she missed His Majesty the first time she came to Beijing. Accompanying her to enjoy the lanterns in Beijing.

Chen Quan was helplessly pestered by the two sisters, Zhou Guifei, so he said that he would secretly take the sisters out of the palace on the 14th Lantern Festival to have a look.

Who would have thought that Concubine Zhou had no clue and she actually showed it off when talking to the Queen.

On the fourteenth day, the Queen actually entered the palace early in the morning and kept guard over Chen Quan.

Whenever Chen Quan left the palace or went to the toilet, Empress Shen would wait outside the screen, never missing a step, for fear that he might sneak away.

At that time, he was still angry that the queen was narrow-minded, but now that he thought about it, the queen was right.

A gentleman does not stand under a dangerous wall.

He is a noble man, how can he take his own life for granted?

Thinking about it now, Chen Quan was actually a little touched. Is it the wife of Chao Nang or the Shen family who cares about him the most? During the days when he stayed in Jiaofang Hall during the New Year, if it were Concubine Zhou, she would have to be entangled with her every day.

But Empress Shen said that his dragon body was the most important thing, and it was rare to rest here with her, so he could not damage his essence.

He rested in Jiaofang Hall for six consecutive days, and only had two in-depth exchanges. One of them was with Shen's maid, now Lan Cairen.

Compared with Concubine Zhou, Chen Quan was more satisfied with Empress Shen's thoughtfulness and generosity towards him.

When Chen Quan thought of this, he sighed: "It's a shame the Queen stopped me."

If the Queen hadn't stopped him, he didn't know what accident he would have encountered when he went out last night.

"His Majesty."

Empress Shen did not seek credit, but instead advised, "Ning Yuanhou is reckless by nature, but he is loyal. There is some chaos in the house due to the disputes between wives and concubines, so it is inevitable that someone will take advantage of it. Seeing that Ningyuan Hou has been with His Majesty through life and death these years, it is difficult for him to do so." For the sake of my two sons, I ask your Majesty to treat Marquis Ningyuan lightly."

Seeing that Queen Shen returned to the topic, Chen Quan also sat up straight and asked, "How do you think the Queen should punish Song Dazhuang?"

Queen Shen said hurriedly: "It depends on Your Majesty. I don't understand the affairs of the court, so of course it is Your Majesty's decision."

Although this was meant to avoid suspicion, Chen Quan didn't feel that Empress Shen was telling him specifically. Empress Shen has always refrained from interfering in government affairs, and this has been obvious to all in the past few years. Except for Chen Quan and his son, she doesn't let go of almost anything. In her eyes, Queen Shen could avoid even provoking Concubine Zhou.

This point is deeply appreciated by Chen Quan.

"Since the Queen is interceding for Marquis Ningyuan, I will give him a chance." Chen Quan waved his hand at Deng Wuwei, who was standing by, "Let the two brothers come in, and I will see what Marquis Ningyuan has to say."

Chen Quan knew that the Ningyuan Hou Mansion must have been framed by someone for the Dengshan incident, but he was not completely innocent. If it weren't for the quarrels among wives and concubines in the Ningyuan Hou Mansion and the chaos that led to lax supervision of the lantern production process, how could it be possible? Mistakes like this can happen.

Such a big thing happened in Jingzhong and it was harmful to his appearance. Naturally, he couldn't let it go lightly.

As soon as Marquis Ningyuan entered the palace, he knelt on the ground and shouted that he was wronged.

Marquis Yiyong also knelt on the ground and cried out: "Your Majesty, my brother has been wronged. It must be the remnants of the previous dynasty who knew about my brother's loyalty, so they deliberately framed my brother and wanted to alienate the friendship between my brother and Your Majesty."

Although Song Dashi was born in a rough manner, he was a very smart person, unlike his elder brother who was upright and could not speak.

When Chen Quan revolted and occupied Huai City, he shouted the slogan that if you follow the Hongying Army, you will have food, grain, and money.

This grain and money were obtained by Song Dashi for Chen Quan. Although his methods were a bit dirty, those who could achieve great things did not stick to trivial matters.

Chen Quan knew clearly that the money and food came from an evil source, but he would not ask further questions.

Just waiting for him to ascend the throne, the three people who swore sworn vows to him were Tang Qi, who was granted the title of Duke of Zhenguo, and Song Dazhuang, who was granted the title of Ningyuan Marquis. Song Dashi, who had made the greatest contribution and had two sons killed in battle, was also granted the title of He Yiyong Marquis.

There seems to be no partiality on the surface. He is a member of the Song family and has two positions. Although he is slightly inferior to Tang Qi, he is not bad at all.

Song Dashi understood, however, that what he had done had left some hidden dangers in the head of the family.

Otherwise, with his merits, he would definitely outdo Tang Qi.

And now, the two brothers still had to be suppressed by that villain Tang Qi.

"Your Majesty, I deserve to die."

Song Dazhuang knelt down and banged his head several times, "I checked last night. From the time it was made to the inner bridge, this lantern mountain is all perfect. I don't know..."

"Bang."

Chen Quan slammed the tea cup on the table onto Song Dazhuang's body. Chen Quan roared angrily: "Song Dazhuang, your foolproof way of killing and injuring hundreds of my people? Tell me, is this foolproof?"
Chapter completed!