Chapter 253: A Connection Household Came

Chen Guanlou felt annoyed and went to find Zhao Mingqiao to chat.

After a few months, Zhao Mingqiao had adapted to life in the Heavenly Prison and looked very free and easy. His eyes were still bright, and his faith in his heart had never wavered.

As long as they didn't talk about his teacher or the issue of values, the two could still get along like friends. It's just that one was inside the cell door and the other was outside.

"Taifu was locked in, it was today's matter," Chen Guanlou said bluntly.

Zhao Mingqiao was clearly stiff, and after a while, his eyes moved and he came back to his senses, "Can His Majesty really not tolerate the Crown Prince?"

"In these years, the old Emperor has been suppressing the Crown Prince without sparing any effort, but he still doesn't feel at ease. It can be seen that the Crown Prince's party is too strong. In the imperial court, it is not an exaggeration to say that more than half support the Crown Prince. It is understandable that the old Emperor feels uneasy," Chen Guanlou said a fair word.

If the Crown Prince's party were three or five points weaker, the old Emperor wouldn't be so afraid, afraid that he would suddenly wake up one morning and the emperor would become the Crown Prince.

"They are father and son!" Zhao Mingqiao roared, with a sense of helplessness to change all this, "The Crown Prince was born of the original empress, his status is legitimate, and no one can surpass him. Suppressing the Crown Prince is shaking the foundation of the country."

"These words are already clichés," Chen Guanlou exposed the facts unceremoniously, "The old Emperor's ears have heard calluses. Why do you officials not understand that in the old Emperor's mind, imperial power is the most important. Even if it is his own son, he cannot snatch the imperial power in his hands, even if he shows thoughts in this regard."

"What snatching, that is inheritance," Zhao Mingqiao was powerless and furious, walking back and forth anxiously in the cell. He suddenly rushed to the cell door, "Is Taifu okay?"

"Rest assured, everyone in the Heavenly Prison will take good care of Taifu."

"Can you let me see Taifu?" Zhao Mingqiao suddenly made an unreasonable request.

Chen Guanlou frowned, "Does he know you?"

Zhao Mingqiao shook his head awkwardly.

"What can you say if you see Taifu? Don't add trouble to yourself," Chen Guanlou persuaded, "I heard that your teacher has some criticisms of the Crown Prince."

"Teacher is just hating iron for not becoming steel. In supporting the Crown Prince's legitimate status, teacher has never hesitated," Zhao Mingqiao spoke out to save some reputation for his teacher.

His mood was very depressed.

"You are right, what can I say if I see Taifu. I look too high at myself, but forgot that I am just a newcomer to officialdom and have no achievements so far."

Chen Guanlou comforted him: "Sit in prison well, let your teacher find some connections, or wait for the eldest son to suppress the two rebels, the Great Ming Prince and Guo Dachun, and then operate to help you get out of prison early."

"Aren't you saying that the imperial court hasn't decided to let Marquis Pingjiang command the army? How can you be so sure that Marquis Pingjiang can succeed?"

Chen Guanlou chuckled, "Besides the eldest son, who else can fight and suppress that group of unruly border troops? That group of border generals, one person represents a mountain head."

"Without extremely high prestige and qualifications, wanting to make them listen to orders is simply a dream. Even the eldest son, when suppressing the Great Ming Prince the year before last, suffered from the soldiers not listening to orders and let the Great Ming Prince go. If it were someone else, this battle simply couldn't be fought."

Zhao Mingqiao nodded secretly, "But His Majesty has been dragging his feet, and the people on the northwest border are going to suffer."

Chen Guanlou muttered in a low voice, "The old Emperor is just beaten too little."

"What did you say?"

"I said I don't understand things in the imperial court, and I can't see the drama of fighting. But I will infer the result from the purpose. The imperial court's purpose is to suppress the thieves, completely wipe out the Great Ming Prince and Guo Dachun. Besides the eldest son having this ability, the imperial court can't find a second person for the time being. The eldest son is a cripple, he has no threat to imperial power."

"You..." Zhao Mingqiao wanted to say that his courage was too big, how could he imply scolding people, and scolding the old Emperor. But then he thought about it, what did the old Emperor not do in these years that was worth scolding. He wanted to scold him fiercely. Especially after learning that Taifu was sent to the Heavenly Prison, he was even more hot-blooded.

He sighed, "The Heavenly Prison also has the benefits of the Heavenly Prison, at least there are not so many scruples in speaking. Thank you for telling me the news about Taifu. Hey..."

He was very disappointed! He was extremely disappointed with the imperial court and the old Emperor. He had his first shake of faith.

Chen Guanlou saw that his mood was wrong, "Don't think wildly. Things will have a turning point sooner or later."

Zhao Mingqiao smiled bitterly, "Are you referring to Marquis Pingjiang suppressing the thieves?"

Chen Guanlou nodded.

Zhao Mingqiao shook his head, a bit disheartened, "I hope so." He wasn't that optimistic.

Sun Daoning's efficiency was very high. On the third day, a team of guards from the Donggong came to the Heavenly Prison, working in three shifts to protect Taifu's safety.

Niu Yucheng breathed a sigh of relief, thank God, thank the gods for their protection.

Sun Daoning told them, "His Highness the Crown Prince said that these people are all Donggong guards, absolutely loyal and reliable, you just need to cooperate well. Satisfy all requirements as much as possible, and all expenses will be paid from the public account."

"But there is not much money in the public account," Niu Yucheng took the opportunity to cry poor.

Sun Daoning made a decisive decision, "Leave one-tenth of the money in the public account, specifically for Taifu."

Niu Yucheng was very satisfied when he heard this.

As long as his interests are not damaged, he has no opinion.

After Sun Daoning explained most of the things, he asked Chen Guanlou to talk alone.

Chen Guanlou showed 'fear and trepidation'. A small prison guard, what ability does he have to let the dignified Vice Minister my lord keep him in mind.

"Does my lord have anything to order? I will definitely do my best to share the worries for my lord," Chen Guanlou expressed his loyalty first.

Sun Daoning hesitated, and finally said: "The leader, Cui guard, comes from the Cui family in Qingzhou. The Cui family has a daughter serving beside the Crown Prince, you get along well with Cui guard."

Chen Guanlou blinked, and asked boldly: "Does the Cui family have another daughter serving His Majesty in the palace?"

Sun Daoning nodded, "Cui Pin in the palace is also a member of the Cui family, and is the aunt and niece relationship with Cui Liangdi beside the Crown Prince."

Imperial relatives!

"Cui guard is..." Chen Guanlou couldn't help but be curious, taking the opportunity to inquire more.

Sun Daoning didn't hide it either, these things can always be found out if you inquire specifically.

He said: "Cui guard is a collateral descendant of the Cui family and is Cui Liangdi's cousin. Therefore, he is absolutely trustworthy."

"Then what about Cui Pin? Does Cui Pin have children?"

Sun Daoning looked at Chen Guanlou with deep meaning, "Cui Pin has a son and a daughter. The eighteenth prince was born to Cui Pin. However, the eighteenth prince just turned eight this year."

Only eight years old, the old Emperor is already seventy-something. With so many adult brothers above, the eighteenth prince is completely excluded from the list of heirs to the throne, without a chance.

"I understand. my lord, don't worry, I will definitely get along well with Cui guard and cooperate with his work."

"The Donggong arranging people to protect Taifu has already caused dissatisfaction in the Taiji Palace. You must grasp the measure." ===== CHAPTER 254 =====