Emperor Tiansheng fell back on the bed again, and this time he really might never be able to return to the court.

His illness could have been foreseen, and no one was saddened by his fall. People like the Fourth Prince had long been looking forward to today's arrival, and they couldn't help but look at the palace with excitement. The direction, as if it was already in his bag.

He remembered the edict he saw in the old room some time ago, and his name was written on it. The emperor had a really good vision.

If the father had directly told him that he would inherit the throne, in fact, he really didn't need to do it again. Now he is a little regretful, but he has done everything, and there is no big problem with his father. Extended for one more month.

A few days ago, he was still worried about Tuesday and Shen Mingyun. They came back within two days. On Tuesday, he was relieved.

On Tuesday, Shen Mingyun and Shen Mingyun quietly entered the capital. After returning to the Fourth Prince's Mansion, Shen Mingyun suddenly became low-key and his mood was much lower. The fourth prince was busy with Emperor Tiansheng's illness and was waiting to take over his throne. The observation was too subtle, but he told him not to go anywhere in the mansion on Tuesday.

On this day, as soon as he came back from the palace, he found that Shen Mingyun and Tuesday actually coexisted peacefully, and the two sat in the pavilion listening to Xiaoqu'er.

what happened?

The fourth prince couldn't help frowning, shouldn't the two of them be incompatible?

Suddenly I couldn't see Shen Mingyun chasing Fabiao on Tuesday, as if he was a little uncomfortable, what happened during the three days they were escaping for their lives.

Logically speaking, with Tuesday's ability, they shouldn't get lost, and Shen Mingyun also has his own way. An excuse to go the wrong way because of panic, to stop thinking about it.

Next, the fourth prince not only saw that Shen Mingyun and Tuesday could coexist harmoniously in the afternoon, the three of them also had dinner together in the evening. The table was full of dishes that he and Tuesday liked. The fourth prince felt a little inexplicable, Shen Mingyun was planning to give up Is he? He still had other ideas. Looking at the dishes on this table, he realized that his relationship with Tuesday was really not very good, and it was quite embarrassing for the three of them to sit together.

However, Shen Mingyun said that this was to thank him for taking care of him for the past three days on Tuesday. The reasons were all ready-made, and the Fourth Prince had nothing to say.

That night, the three of them got along very harmoniously, drinking and eating together just like before the accident.

Compared to the miraculous harmony in the mansion of the Fourth Prince, Luo Shuyu and Li Mingjin were worried about Emperor Tiansheng.

After Li Mingjin had dinner, he played in the yard with his son who was getting heavier and heavier. After playing enough, he handed him over to his mother to take him to take a bath. While sitting in the yard, he restrained his relaxed expression. , told Luo Shuyu solemnly: "My father may only be in the past few days."

Luo Shuyu just finished peeling an apple, and raised his head in surprise: "The imperial doctor has come to a conclusion?"

Li Mingjin nodded: "Well, this time it's true."

Although Luo Shuyu had no relationship with Emperor Tiansheng, it was strange to see an old man die. Let's call it emotion.

Before they knew it, their babies were already eight months old, and Emperor Tiansheng's time was longer than expected, so he should be content.

The repeated illness has consumed many people's energy, and also made a lot of invisible contributions to Li Mingjin's great cause.

On a summer night, the wind was blowing and it wasn't too hot. Li Mingjin and Luo Shuyu fell asleep talking small words.

Before I knew it, the next morning came.

After Emperor Tiansheng fell ill again, Zaochao concluded again that both Li Mingjin and the fourth prince were assigned to work by the sober Emperor Tiansheng.

But also because of this, the people of the two factions have to fight in all aspects, and when they are in a meeting, they have to fight over a small issue.

Li Mingjin looked impatient every time, while the fourth prince showed a confident attitude, not at all humble.

After a long time, everyone is more inclined to the final winner will be the fourth prince, as for Li Mingjin's faction, it is more and more low-key.

A tax meeting today almost became the fourth prince's speech.

Li Mingjin, who has always been silent, suddenly expressed his opinion: "I don't agree with increasing taxes."

The fourth prince pushed the Ministry of Household's expenditure this year to him: "Third brother, this is the expenditure of the Ministry of Household this year, which is 20% more than in previous years. If taxes are not increased, the treasury will be empty. What will be given to the army at the border at that time? Pay food."

Li Mingjin swept towards the minister of the household who had defected to the fourth prince, threw the stack of papers that the fourth prince had handed in front of him, and hummed: "Is the account of the household clear, I don't know, the tax paid every year. But more than that."

The smile on the face of the full of self-confidence Shangshu froze: "His Royal Highness, this is all real, it's all the numbers reported below, and the lower officials dare not make up random things."

Li Mingjin took out a piece of paper with the contents of the tax from Gucheng and said, "That's all the tax that Gucheng submits every year? Which official made the record? It's better to take a long-term view on increasing the tax below."

The Minister of the Ministry was shocked by Li Mingjin's eyes, and he dared not say nonsense any more: "This lower official must investigate this matter carefully."

Li Mingjin warned him coldly: "If it is not checked within three days, I will lead someone to check it myself. The taxes that Gucheng submits every year are recorded, so don't make any small moves for me."

The Minister of the Ministry of Commerce felt that his back was chilled. Naturally, he did not dare to do such a thing. It must be the people below who did things carelessly, which caused him to lose face today.

This meeting doesn't need to be held any longer. Li Mingjin has already caught a small problem in the Ministry of Household. If it wasn't for a special moment now, the Ministry of Household would have been turned upside down long ago.

The fourth prince didn't say anything anymore. The Ministry of Household was completely behind today. However, after he was firmly seated on the throne, he would definitely implement the tax item. He heard Shen Mingyun say that an emperor once built a tomb of his own. He also wants to build a majestic mausoleum that will shock future generations. The first thing he needs to build these is money, and where the money comes from, it is naturally taxation.

Wait, it's not a problem for his third brother to attack now, everything will wait for his father a hundred years later, he has patience!

Zuo Xiang looked at the piece of paper that Li Mingjin had drawn out, and he couldn't help frowning. How could the Minister of the Ministry make such a low-level mistake, did he really treat the third prince as his sick cat? No matter who you support, you should do your job well.

After the meeting, the fourth prince Zuo Xiangxun said a few sincere words and mentioned the mistake of the Minister of the Ministry of households again, but the fourth prince did not take it seriously, but he still perfunctory Zuo Xiang said a few words.

Zuo Xiang has always believed that details will determine success or failure. The fourth prince’s current attitude seems to be not very optimistic. On the other hand, the third prince can see where there is a problem at a glance. The comparison is a bit big.

According to what Shen Mingyun said at that time, the behavior of the fourth prince can be understood as floating.

Did he know that Emperor Tiansheng chose him in the end?

Zuo Xiang saw that the fourth prince did not listen to his persuasion, and shook his head involuntarily. According to his current state, he did not have the bearing of a monarch at all. On the contrary, the third prince was relatively more pompous and imposing, and his vision was unique and ruthless.

Zuo Xiang sighed again and went back to do his own thing.

The Chaotang has been surging recently, and no one knows what will be faced next. Every night, many officials gather to analyze the current situation of the Chaotang, and everything they do is to prevent their own The clansmen are caught in the disputes of the court and do not want to be reduced to cannon fodder in the struggle for power. Of course, there are also people who want to make their family a step further through this stand-up, and enjoy the glory and wealth with the future monarch.

Li Mingjin's eyes are all the small actions of the officials. His people have grown and grown, and intelligence gathering is easy. He even knows exactly what the Fourth Prince's Mansion is doing now, and he is even more aware that Tuesday, who is hiding in the Fourth Prince's Mansion, belongs to the Fourth Prince. Deathstroke.

The reason why he didn't directly win Tuesday is because now is not the time, there is no need to startle the snake, just let his fourth brother continue to be stunned for two days.

Recently, the management of the Third Prince's Mansion has become stricter, and the Fourth Prince naturally wants to send someone to infiltrate the Third Prince's Mansion. As soon as the edict is promulgated, he will take down his third brother and third sister-in-law in one fell swoop, and their sons cannot be spared either.

Unfortunately, the Third Prince's Mansion has its own set of entry and exit verification methods, and even flies that only fly from the Fourth Prince's Mansion can't fly in.

The fourth prince is a little anxious now. He has asked the imperial physician many times whether Emperor Tiansheng is going to die soon. Like last time, he fired a squib, and the next day he went up to the court vigorously. Fortunately, he I didn't take that edict with me, otherwise, I would be stealing chickens without losing money.

In the end how to deal with his third brother? According to the current method, it really doesn't work. Shen Mingyun has also entered before, and he has not succeeded.

It was only after he ascended the throne that he surrounded the Third Prince's Mansion with heavy troops. This was the only way to do it. His third brother must not be left behind. This person is a problem.

On this day, Luo Shuyu and Li Mingjin, as usual, got up to wash, then had breakfast, and then got up in the middle of the night. They only got up after breakfast each time, but Li Mingjin had already gone out at this time, and the little guy didn't see Dad, but he is not wronged, there are many people playing with him, and he can see Dad at night.

However, he may not be able to see Daddy tonight, because Li Mingjin is a little busy today.

After Luo Shuyu finished feeding and drinking his rice paste, he received the news that Li Mingjin sent someone back.

Emperor Tiansheng died.

Anticipating this day early, Luo Shuyu immediately asked the housekeeper to prepare.

When the emperor dies, it is a national mourning, and the whole world has to be slaughtered.

In the last life, their family had not lived as long as Emperor Tiansheng, and this was the first time to welcome the emperor's death.

The dark guard came back and passed on Li Mingjin's words to Luo Shuyu: "Master, Your Highness said that it is very dangerous now, let us protect you and the little master in the palace."

Luo Shuyu worried about Li Mingjin: "What about him? What's the situation in the palace now? What about Concubine Mei and Concubine Wei Xian?"

The dark guard replied: "The fourth prince sent heavy troops to surround the palace, and Concubine Mei and Concubine Wei Xian are now safe and sound."

Luo Shuyu anxiously repeated the question to the dark guard: "Where's Your Highness?"

The dark guard hurriedly knelt down: "Master, forgive me! Your Highness, he..."

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