In the Daliang royal family, the candidate for the crown princess is not anyone. Concubine Jing is well aware of the linkage effect between the inner court and the outer court, and she knows that this will be a big game of chess. And when King Jing had no intention of this, and only said that he was at the mercy of his mother's arrangement, Concubine Jing had already begun her careful planning.
She invited Princess Ji and other aristocratic ladies to the palace to offer advice, and among the many talented and beautiful women, she finally locked the granddaughter of the Liu Cheng family. This girl may not be eye-catching at first glance, but she has a rare temperament and wisdom. However, in Concubine Jing's eyes, what really moved her was much more than that.
Some people may say that the crown princess has a heart-warming beauty and elegant temperament; Some people will say that she is very witty and takes various situations in stride. But these qualities, in Concubine Jing's view, are only the foundation - she attaches more importance to the family background and interest value represented by the crown princess.
gentle and elegant, with a family style", this is Concubine Jing's evaluation of her when she first met. And that "sure enough", as expected-before many candidates, the granddaughter of the Liu family had been silently selected by Concubine Jing.
If Jing Yan was just the son of an ordinary person, he could choose a gentle and virtuous, good-looking or talented woman as his companion at will. But as the most important weapon of the state and the future monarch, the spouse he chooses must take into account the larger national interests and the forces behind it.
Although Jing Yan is loyal, upright, and emotional, he is too simple in the court struggle. Fortunately, he has a mother behind him who is proficient in scheming and can see the pros and cons of everything, and plans for his future behind the scenes.
In the matter of selecting the crown princess, Concubine Jing attaches the most importance to how the crown princess can bring substantial help to Emperor Jingyan. Born as a military general, Jing Yan has a solid foundation in the army; But the civilian clique is another battleground. It will not be easy to hold the throne – in addition to military power, it will require the broad support of the civilian clique. Liu Cheng is the secretary of the Zhongshu Order, and his family's position in the civil official group is very important. Although Liu Cheng has secretly helped Jing Yan many times, this support is far from reaching the level that can be publicly demonstrated. Closely binding the two families through marriage can not only consolidate the existing alliance, but also form a strong backing in the government.
Therefore, in Concubine Jing's eyes, the value of the alliance of interests brought by the crown princess far exceeds her personal talent and beauty. This is a marriage about the big picture, not just a marriage.
Xia Jiang has long been aware of the deep meaning behind this marriage. He knows that in a game of thrones, every move counts. And Concubine Jing and Emperor Liang's choice of the granddaughter of the Liu family as the crown princess is a precise and far-reaching consideration of the future situation.
The crown princess herself has also proved with practical actions that she is by no means favored by her family background alone. In the face of a sudden crisis - she found that the nurse she had trusted for many years was actually planted by hostile forces - she did not hesitate and was weak, and dealt with this hidden danger decisively. When she complained about her grievances in the Golden Palace, she showed a firmness and wisdom that was different from that of ordinary deep women in the face of many doubts and pressures.
She is not just a figure who passively accepts the arrangement of fate; It is also a partner who has his own position, can think independently and solve problems for Jing Yan. She fully meets the high standards set by Concubine Jing for the future mother of the nation: talent and beauty, but also wisdom and a strong heart.
Although Jing Yan and the crown princess were originally married, this does not mean that they cannot cultivate sincere feelings between them. History is full of examples of deep feelings formed by marriage. The two of them have experienced hardships together, shared the great interests of the country, and understood and supported each other in handling state affairs, which may eventually cultivate a deep relationship based on mutual respect and understanding.
The reason why Concubine Jing chose the granddaughter of the Liu family was not simply because of the strength of the family behind her, but because she saw her qualities as an independent individual. These qualities enable her to play the role of the mother of the country in the future, not only to maintain the stability of imperial power in the inner palace, but also to serve as a solid support behind the crown prince in the outer court.
As the plot develops, we can see the subtle and complex relationship between Concubine Jing and the granddaughter of the Liu family. On the one hand, Concubine Jing needs to use her to consolidate Jing Yan's future throne; On the other hand, she must also be wary of this brilliant young woman with her own ambitions and plans. This dynamic balance not only tests Concubine Jing's wisdom and skill, but also tests how the crown princess finds her foothold in the new environment.