She turned her head to me and smiled, "Liangyuan, did you say that?"

I smiled.

Looking out of the curtain that Kou'er lifted, there were mighty guards and palace people in front of and behind. Pedestrians on the street have long avoided the sides, and occasionally some of the more daring ones will look up at the car driver with curiosity or envy.

I looked closely, and there were still closed shops on both sides of the street—the shadow of the war still cast a shadow on the city. It's just that Kyoto has been peaceful for a long time, and the vast majority of people don't take it to heart and live and work in peace and contentment.

"Kyoto is naturally prosperous, but the neighboring cities have long been filled with displaced people who have fled from the rebel-occupied prefectures. Xiao Shisan, who was escorting the car, suddenly spoke. probably remembered the tragic situation of the homeless, and this iron-clad man had a somewhat unbearable tone.

It would be nice if the war caused by this rebel army could be put to rest as soon as possible. Or, should I give the repeater method to Sheng Yao?

But then I thought that it also meant that at the same time, the Xie family would definitely be beheaded. There was a tingling in my heart, and I couldn't imagine what Changruo looked like in a different place. Brother Changruo, you have always been wise and peaceful, how could you agree that Xie Wuhou led his clan to make such a mistake! Disturbing the people of this country and mountains will also drag the Xie clan into such a dangerous situation from which it will never recover.

The idea was immediately dispelled.

What's more, the main forces of today's rebels are actually the elite of the Great Qi army in the past. If you really want to use a hard-fought style in the counterinsurgency war, not only will the killing be too much, but it will also really weaken the strength of the Great Qi. If there is too much internal friction and the national strength is weak, then the northern land, the southern Chen, and even the remnants of the Eastern Wei Dynasty will definitely hear the wind. When it really comes to that point, the world is really chaotic. And no matter what kind of chaos, the most bitter people will always be.

I reached out and rubbed my eyebrows, and let out a long breath: I had to think of something else.

Sheng Yao's intention of letting his brother go to explore the five princes before was mostly to divide them. First break up the alliance between the rebels' forces, and then break them down individually. It's a good move. I hope that the five princes can remember their brothers who are related by blood, and no longer fight each other.

In King Wei's mansion, Shengyao's other brother, King Wei, was thin and haggard, dressed in a plain robe. "Thank you Liangyuan. Please bow down to Xiao Wang. He bent down deeply.

I sighed in my heart: the nobles who used to be high in heaven will become prisoners once the situation changes. Turning sideways to avoid his salute, he said, "The prince is serious." ”

Shuangcheng followed King Wei's side, gentle and elegant, and said softly: "Xiaoguan Daen, my husband and wife are both inscribed. and he shall be worshipped by him. ”

I smiled and said, "I only mentioned it on the side, and in the end, it was my Royal Highness who said that His Majesty was moved." The prince's status is noble, and his majesty likes to value it. It was only a matter of time before he was released from captivity. ”

"Hmph. Father likes to value me?" Wei Wang smiled mockingly, "This king really doesn't think so. On the contrary, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, who surprised me this time, was willing to help me. ”

"Lord Wang, he is not only His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, but also your sixth brother. There is the righteousness of a brother, and he should speak for you, isn't it? "I laid out Sheng Yao's kindness to him truthfully.

Ke Wei Wang and Sheng Yao have been hostile for many years, and they can't accept it for a while, so they sneered: "Is it? Where does the royal family have the righteousness of brothers, there has always been only the difference between victory and defeat, and the share of monarchs and ministers." ”

I saw that he had no intention of being close to Sheng Yao, so I was a little upset for Sheng Yao and said: "Why can't you have the righteousness of a brother? He no longer paid attention to King Wei, only took Shuangcheng's hand, and asked about his daily necessities. At the end, he asked the maids to leave the things they brought, and said to Shuangcheng in a low voice, "Take care of yourself." Then he got up and took his leave.

King Wei's face turned red and white for a while, and finally when I was about to board the car, he bent down and prayed: "Can you ask Liangyuan to speak on your behalf and release Xiao Wang's imprisonment as soon as possible." Every day here, there is nothing to do, and it is really difficult to stretch your ambitions. ”

Shuangcheng also said: "In his heart, the heart of caring for Daqi is more important than everything, but now he is misunderstood by Emperor Wei and scolded by the people." I can't move at all, and I can't show my talent. It was too painful for a proud man like him. Xiaoguan, I beg you, if it's possible—"

I raised my hand to stop her words, and looked at King Wei: "The prince is in a hurry to release the captivity, is it to serve Daqi, or to defect to the rebels for convenience?"

King Wei laughed angrily: "The Lin family misunderstood me, the Xie family deceived me, and the abolished prince abandoned me." I have been so disappointed and resentful of them, how can I defect to them who have rebelled against them?"

I looked at him noncommittally as I pulled a hint of sarcasm at the corners of my mouth.

"You don't believe me?" Wei Wang shouted—as if shouting out all the grievances and indignation that had been in place for most of the year since the Dragon Boat Festival Rebellion.

I said coldly: "Your Highness, to the rebels, you are like a banner that can be erected at any time to hunt and display. If the abolition of the crown prince fails, and the Xie family and the Lin family cannot establish themselves as kings for the time being, then they still need a Great Qi royal family to unite the hearts of the people for them, so as to have a legitimate name. After all, the Lin family is your mother's family. So, it doesn't matter if I don't trust you or not. Whether you can lift the siege of the Weiwang Mansion is not something that I can do just by believing in you. ”

He and Shuangcheng are silent.

I took a deep breath and said, "The point is, King Wei, don't you believe that you can really refuse such a temptation and an opportunity to reach the top. If you really think that the people of the country have misunderstood you these days, and Your Majesty has wronged you, then you will always have a chance to prove it to them. ”

I helped Cuinong's hand to get into the carriage, and before the curtain was lowered, I turned my head to look at King Wei and Shuangcheng and said, "I and Shuangcheng are sisters." His Royal Highness has brotherly righteousness to the prince. The prince thinks about it. No matter what His Majesty does to the prince, whether the ban on you is lifted or not, as soon as the palace is applied, the East Palace will take care of it as always. Say goodbye to this, and please cherish it. ”

Shuangcheng smiled, showing gratitude, and the Wei Wang she was holding had a complicated and obscure expression.

I smiled. The heavy curtains hung down, blocking their views. The car moved slowly.

Suddenly, Wei Wang's voice came from outside the car, "I will prove it." "Almost drowned out by the sound of the guards' neat hooves.

The second day is Chinese New Year's Eve.

Everyone in the palace had seven points of joy on their faces - Cuinong said that this was the rule set for the palace people in the court bureau. In all important solar terms, you must not say inauspicious words, and you are not allowed to cry and mourn. It doesn't matter what is going on in your heart, on your face, you have to smile.

The palace people are such rules, and the palace relatives are not!

I stroked my face and raised my eyebrows slightly.

Tonight must be full of heavenly wealth, clothes and sideburns, and staggered. Three words dance with a heart, flattery, laughter and ridicule fly together.