Rebirth: The first daughter-in-law

In the study room of the Prime Minister's Mansion, the evening sunlight filtered through the leaves and reflected mottledly on the glass window, while two figures swayed slightly.

Xie Anbang politely bowed to Prime Minister Wang, "My son-in-law has met my father-in-law."

Prime Minister Wang did not raise his head, but continued to wave the pen in his hand to finish writing the unfinished poem and put it away.

"My father-in-law's handwriting is strong and powerful, and he can do it with ease." Xie Anbang praised Prime Minister Wang's handwriting.

After Prime Minister Wang put away his laughing pen, his eyes naturally fell on Xie Anbang's face, and he said with a joking smile: "Dear son-in-law, you are here today just to praise me?"

Xie Anbang calmed down and replied with a smile: "My son-in-law has something on his mind, but he really can't hide it from his father-in-law."

Prime Minister Wang put his hands behind his back, walked gently, and stood by the glass window.

"What do you think of the current situation in the court?" Prime Minister Wang said to Xie Anbang thoughtfully.

Xie Anbang's eyes darkened slightly, and then he said: "In my opinion, this is just a rule by the emperor to strengthen his power."

Others can see clearly, and so can Prime Minister Wang, but he is still willing to pretend to be confused even if he has to see clearly. It is just that the emperor has believed the villain's slander.

Seeing the solemn expression on Prime Minister Wang's face, Xie Anbang said softly to one side: "Now the power of several recovered princes cannot be underestimated. Since the prince's face was ruined, shouldn't we also..."

Before the next words could be said, Prime Minister Wang interrupted him, "Now that the affairs of the court have become clear, I will not take sides. What's more, the emperor's body is still very good. Taking sides rashly will only speed up the process."

My tense relationship with the Emperor."

Before he took the initiative to retreat, even if the emperor forced him, it would only be a push. Based on the merits he had made for the emperor, the emperor would give him three points of favor no matter what. If he stood in line, these three

The thin noodles will naturally be taken back, and by then I am afraid that even if the glory fades, they will not be there anymore.

Xie Anbang can understand this, but the purpose of his coming here today is not just to pay his respects.

"I heard that my father-in-law had an old illness, is he feeling better now?" Xie Anbang asked from the other side.

Although Prime Minister Wang's face didn't show much displeasure at this caller, he had other concerns in his heart.

"The imperial doctor has checked her. She will be fine after two days of rest." He responded calmly.

However, Xie Anbang continued: "My father-in-law is not young anymore, and he has old illnesses. You have to be more careful. Your health comes first in everything."

Prime Minister Wang turned his eyes to Xie Anbang, stretched out his hand, pointed to a chair next to him, and motioned for him to sit down and talk.

Xie Anbang waited for Prime Minister Wang to sit down before he sat down.

After sitting down, Prime Minister Wang was not going to do Tai Chi with Xie Anbang, but asked directly: "What is the purpose of your coming here today? Just tell me directly?"

Since he married Wang Yue'er, Wang Cheng has always supported him well. Now, he is the Minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs. For his age, this position is really considered young and promising, and he has great prospects. Now

The emperor wants to depose the prime minister and establish a cabinet. As long as Xie Anbang can provide a link, there will be no problem for him to join the cabinet.

Prime Minister Wang saw through it at a glance, and Xie Anbang felt a little embarrassed. Fortunately, Xie Anbang can be regarded as a person who can advance and retreat. He quickly stood up and saluted, saying: "Father-in-law, please accept my son-in-law's greetings."

Prime Minister Wang watched him kneel down with cold eyes and had no intention of asking him to get up.

Without the support of Prime Minister Wang, Xie Anbang would never be as prosperous as he is today. Now that he has found a better place to go, I am afraid that if he turns around, he will be able to give him some shoes to wear...

"Tell me, who asked you to intercede?" Prime Minister Wang narrowed his eyes slightly.

No matter where he starts from, Xie Anbang will still retain respect for Prime Minister Wang.

"Ning Guo Gong sent me to tell you." Xie Anbang said frankly.

Prime Minister Wang just pondered and did not answer his words.

"As you know, Ning Guogong's Mansion and Xie's Mansion are the in-laws who are carrying iron bars. They both prosper and suffer. In the future, when Jingya marries Ning Guo Gong's Mansion, the relationship between the two families will naturally get better.

Xie Anbang told Prime Minister Wang what he was thinking, "Now that this relationship has been put on the table, some things will be easier to handle."

"Easy to handle?" Prime Minister Wang snorted lightly, "Let me step down and help you come to power, right?"

In fact, even if Prime Minister Wang retires, he will still support him. Even the emperor, seeing that he sincerely retires, will certainly support Anbang. However, Xie Anbang's actions still chilled him.

His heart was so anxious that he even acted as a lobbyist for others.

Cold sweat broke out on Xie Anbang's forehead, and he said quickly: "Father-in-law, please forgive my son-in-law for being so petty, but I was also driven up and entered that circle. Some things cannot be retreated if we want to.

You can enter if you want, right?"

Now that he has made it clear, Xie Anbang will naturally no longer hide it.

"Over the years, there must have been many princes who have offered you olive branches overtly or covertly, but you have not accepted any of them." Xie Anbang said to himself, "Now, His Highness the Crown Prince has ruined half of his face.

I'm afraid it will be difficult to take over the throne again. Since you have been unwilling to express your position, and now the emperor is obsessed with provocation, and your body and bones need to be recuperated, why not take advantage of this opportunity to step down and avoid being harassed by the emperor and those princes?

Stare."

Every word he said was for Prime Minister Wang, but between the lines, he was thinking about himself.

Prime Minister Wang said softly, "Ning Guogong is on the side of the second prince. If I step down and you join the cabinet, you will naturally become the second prince's faction. If one day, the second prince fails to succeed to the throne, you

Do you know what the situation will be like in the Xie Mansion?"

In the battle for the throne, if one takes the wrong position, a century-old family will be knocked down, let alone a young upstart in the Xie family.

Xie Anbang naturally knew the pros and cons involved, but he didn't have other ideas.

"According to my son-in-law, this second prince must be the most promising one among all the princes." Xie Anbang said with certainty: "The strength of the imperial concubine's mother's house, the Zhongjing Hou Mansion, should not be underestimated, and the strength of the Ningguo Duke's Mansion should not be underestimated.

Among the dignitaries, he is one of the best, and the second prince is the eldest one except His Highness the Crown Prince. No matter from any aspect, the second prince is undoubtedly the biggest winner."

When taking positions, Xie Anbang thought clearly, "The most important point is that no matter whether we are on the side of the second prince or not, which side is Ning Guo Gong's house on? And Jingya will eventually marry Ning Guo Gong."

It's the government, we can't get rid of this relationship no matter what."

I am afraid that half of the officials in the court have thoughts like Xie Anbang's, but the more this happens, the more calm their minds need to be.

"How can you guess the emperor's thoughts when he has not expressed his intention to depose His Highness the Crown Prince? The more clearly you can see something, the emperor can also see it clearly. Before he falls, you will start to take sides. If

After pissing off the Emperor, do you really think that the Second Prince can come to power? Do you really think that the Emperor is not as powerful as the Second Prince?"

Prime Minister Wang has been in office for decades, and his far-reaching scheming cannot be matched by Xie Anbang. He considers more the thoughts of the person above him. Among all the officials, Prime Minister Wang dares to admit that he is the second person who understands the emperor's thoughts.

I dare say that he is the first to understand the emperor's thoughts.

Xie Anbang disagreed in his heart. This was just the conservative approach of Prime Minister Wang. The emperor would eventually grow old, and the throne would one day be replaced by a prince. Among these princes, whether the emperor was willing to admit it or not, the second prince was not only the strongest, but also the most powerful.

Even the succession will be what the people want.

"Of course my son-in-law understands my father-in-law's views, but now with a knife on his neck, he has to make a choice." Xie Anbang's voice became firmer, even threatening, "After so many years in the officialdom, what was committed that year?

No matter how careful and careful I am in my affairs, others still find fault with me."

When Prime Minister Wang heard this, the expression on his face became a little unhinged, and the chill in his heart became even deeper. The son-in-law he had worked so hard to cultivate finally betrayed him, and just because he was left here by the emperor, he couldn't wait for a moment.

Take someone else's boat.

"I hope you will not regret the decision you made today. If one day the second prince does not succeed to the throne, no one will be able to protect you!" Prime Minister Wang's face was deep and his expression was serious.

Xie Anbang said very firmly: "Father-in-law, please rest assured that my son-in-law will be cautious. The Xie family is still supported by my son-in-law. Your two grandsons have not grown up yet. These roads will eventually have to be taken."

I, the father, am here to shop, right?"

As for Xie Anbang's inner thoughts, Prime Minister Wang no longer needed to figure it out. He just shook his head and sighed inwardly that he was still a little more tender after all, but he had to admire that his methods were ruthless enough, and some things could only be kept silent.

In my heart.

"How is Rui Ran's studies now?" Prime Minister Wang asked calmly, changing the subject.

Speaking of his son's transformation, Xie Anbang showed a smile on his face, "I am preparing for the exam next year. With his intelligence, if he can pass the exam, he will have a successor."

Neither of them mentioned the matters in the court again, and they chatted about family matters for a while. Then Prime Minister Wang withdrew to thank Anbang and pondered alone for a while.

When Xie Anbang left the Prime Minister's Mansion, the lanterns in the Prime Minister's Mansion were already hanging high, and the autumn night had become cold. He tightened his clothes and left the Prime Minister's Mansion. He was full of excitement. Within a few years, he was confident that

His achievements will definitely surpass those of Prime Minister Wang.

Prime Minister Wang looked at the night outside the window, and his old eyes turned cloudy. He had been in officialdom for decades, but he ended up like this. No matter whether he wanted to retire or not, he had to retreat. Before retreating, he thought

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