The concubine is extremely cautious

Chapter 139 No More Cen Family

Late at night, Jingxi Palace.

"Your Majesty, His Majesty went to Lingxue Pavilion and then to Linlang Palace, and is now back to Qianxin Palace." Cai Quan stepped forward to report, indignant:

"Ning Wanyin is just a Zhaoyi, far inferior to your position! You are the one in charge of the six palaces, when will it be her turn to give orders!"

He was very frightened during the day, and now that Prince Fu's rebellion has been quelled, he has begun to think about fighting for power and profit, and he really dislikes Ning Wanyin.

Concubine Shu had been beating the wooden fish for the whole afternoon, and said calmly:

"The Cen family is rebelling. I should set an example and confine myself to the palace to cause less trouble to Your Majesty."

As the rebellion of Prince Fu was quelled, she felt relieved.

Originally, she was very angry about being sidelined by Ning Wanyin.

But after thinking about it, I discovered a fact that I almost overlooked.

Although she and the Cen family had fallen out, she was the only one who had fallen out with the Cen family in private.

On the surface, the Shen family is still a relative of the Cen family, and she is definitely a concubine of the Cen party.

With such an awkward identity, how can he be in charge of the affairs of the six palaces at this time?

However, the emperor would definitely accept that the families of the Cen Party would draw a clear line between themselves and the Cen family and pledge allegiance to the court.

She just needs to bide her time and wait for this matter to come to an end.

Furthermore, the emperor liked checks and balances.

Can he feel at ease when all the power of the six palaces falls into the hands of Ning Wanyin alone?

There was no need for her to jump out and compete for power with Ning Wanyin now.

Sometimes, not fighting is more useful than fighting.

What she should worry about most at this moment is her son's future.

Miss Wen, you will give birth in two months.

……

On the third day of February, Han Xun's secret letter was sent back to the capital.

The emperor made public the evidence of the Cen family's rebellion, and the whole world was shocked.

On the fourth day of February, Dong, Marquis of Dongchuan, betrayed the Cen family and surrendered to the court, and the emperor lavishly rewarded him.

Although the Dong family has followed the Cen family for the longest time, it does not mean that they are willing to be loyal to the Cen family for generations.

Seeing the emperor's tolerant attitude, many generals of the Cen family faction who were unwilling to collaborate with the enemy defected to the court one after another.

However, some military families have been infiltrated and controlled by the Cen family, such as the Wei family.

The newly promoted Marquis Weiyong came to power with the support of the Cen family. The entire Wei family army has actually fallen into the hands of the Cen family. They have no choice but to join in the rebellion.

From then on, the Cen family faction was divided into two.

On the tenth day of February, the Northwestern Army arrived at the southern border and joined forces with Xiao Yunjing.

With the joint efforts of Xiao Yunjing, Marquis of Changping and Marquis of Dongchuan, the chaotic and defeated situation in the southwest was finally stabilized.

At the same time, Daliang also sent troops to the southeast, promising the position of king of a different surname to lure the commander of the Xue family army to surrender.

The Xue family ignored it and kept the enemy out.

In mid-March, great victory in the southwest!

When the war was initially decided, the emperor awarded honors to the generals on the front line based on their merits.

Cining Palace.

"Empress Dowager, Daliang promised a king of a different surname, but our general was not moved at all." Liu Zhen said happily:

"This time, based on the merits of the award, should the Emperor grant our Duke a throne of a different surname?"

Although Empress Dowager Xue looked somewhat delighted, she managed to keep her composure:

"What does a foreign king from Daliang mean? If the Xue family really surrendered to Daliang, they would just be surrendered generals with empty titles. Daliang would not rely on the Xue family, and their status in Da Yan is simply not as good as the Xue family's today."

Liu Zhen nodded proudly, "Now the Xue family is the most powerful family in Da Yan, no one can compare to them!"

A trace of melancholy appeared in Empress Dowager Xue's eyes.

I have been fighting with the Cen family for most of my life, but I never expected...

In the end they will exit with this ending.

When Empress Dowager Xue first learned that the Cen family was colluding with the enemy, she was shocked.

The Xue and Cen families are in the same situation. The Xue family is also facing the situation of weakened military power, but in the eyes of Empress Dowager Xue, so what even if the military power is temporarily weakened?

Once the emperor is replaced and a prince of his own bloodline succeeds to the throne, won't it be possible to get back what he lost?

Or, there is not a single promising youngster among the three or four generations of the clan?

The emperor was indeed weakening their power, but he did not block their path.

For the Duke's Mansion, which is hereditary, they can play the game slowly and there is no need to fight for a temporary victory or defeat.

Even if this generation is temporarily at a disadvantage, the next generation or the next generation will always have the upper hand.

But Empress Dowager Xue thought about it and figured it out.

For the entire family, they have a long time, but for Cen Huan, he only has this one chance.

He takes risks for the sake of power, only considering his own interests without considering the long-term interests of his family. He is greedy and self-righteous.

Empress Dowager Xue has seen many people like this.

All I can say is that Duke Cen chose the wrong heir.

The downfall of a big family often starts with one person's wrong decision.

I heard that the Cen family is now a military family stationed on the border of Daliang.

From now on, there will be no more Cen family in Dayan.

"Being a hereditary duke is already the highest honor. If he is promoted to a king of a different surname, it would be too arrogant." Queen Mother Xue looked at the clear sky in the distance, her expression somewhat cautious:

"Things are different now, and the Xue family's attitude should also change. Liu Zhen, deliver a letter to the Duke's Mansion and keep a low profile."

Everyone thought that the Xue family had always been arrogant, and now that the Cen family was gone, they should be even more rampant.

But Empress Dowager Xue saw the situation clearly.

The Xue and Cen families have been fighting for so many years, but they have never killed each other because they know that the emperor is at a disadvantage against the two families alone.

Now that the Cen family is gone, it seems that the Xue family is the only one in power, but in fact, the most powerful party at this time is the emperor.

……

Since the war in the southwest, the emperor has been busy with government affairs. He summoned his ministers to discuss matters every day and did not come to the harem.

Until this great victory in the southwest, news came from the imperial court that the emperor would come to Lingxue Pavilion for dinner.

The palace servants of Lingxue Pavilion were happily preparing.

"Master, His Majesty has cleared the route from Qianxin Palace to Lingxue Pavilion, and no sneaky people have been found yet." Lian Rui reported.

Ning Wanyin frowned slightly.

After the Fu Wang Rebellion ended, the harem returned to peace, but Ning Wanyin did not take it lightly.

The Cen family sent so many people to the palace in the first place. Were they all used up at once?

If she was from the Cen family, she would definitely have some backup plans.

Therefore, Lian Rui was asked to strictly check the recent purchases and warehouse lists entering and leaving the palace, as well as the personnel transfers in various departments.

Overall everything looks normal...

Only one small thing aroused her suspicion.

Ning Wanyin secretly sent more people to Linlang Palace, Jingxi Palace and other places, waiting for the other party to take action...

However, the other party has not taken any action.

Ning Wanyin boldly guessed that if she was not being overly suspicious, then the other party's target was not the concubines and royal heirs in the harem at all.

But...

Emperor.

Ning Wanyin pondered, the layout of the palace emerged in her mind one by one, and she picked up a pen and wrote down the names of seven or eight palaces.

"Go check the list of palace servants who cleaned these places today."

This is not along the way, but if you choose the right angle, you can still do it...

soon.

Lian Rui presented the list of all the palace ladies.

There are no suspicious people.

But Ning Wanyin was always a cautious person, so she gave another instruction.

……

After the morning court session, the emperor visited the harem.

On a tall building, a eunuch watched the emperor's procession from afar, took out a slingshot from his bosom, and took out a black ball, but before he could aim...

next moment.

Xiao Xiazi, who was hiding on the roof, broke in through the window and kicked him on the head, pinning him down.

The guards lurking around rushed in.