The sun was close to noon, and Liu Zuochen did not feel the slightest warmth.

Although His Royal Highness the Crown Prince in the past had a perverse personality, he would definitely not be as entangled in darkness as he is now, Liu Zuochen believes that it is the general environment in the palace that has made His Royal Highness the Crown Prince change so much, and he also wants to fight and want to change, but can it work?

Liu Zuochen is not optimistic that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has the ability to change his fate at this stage, at least he does not have the ability to change the world before he succeeds to the throne.

Simply relying on the economic ability that the prince is optimistic about, relying on Liu Shangwu's identity as a general of the border pass, and the respect of the prince under his royal highness the ten thousand people, Liu Zuochen believes that he still does not have the ability to subvert everything controlled by the emperor.

"His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, you said that you are joining forces, this is ...... The lower officials do not agree, and when you need help, you just say it clearly, and the lower officials should do their best. ”

Looking at His Royal Highness the Crown Prince with a solemn face, Liu Zuochen was wary of what the prince said about joining forces, and the prince could blurt out without distraction, which did not mean that Liu Zuochen could let it go. Without understanding His Royal Highness the Prince's current situation or true intentions, Liu Zuochen can completely understand that this is his ill-intentioned intention to put people in the sin of disobedience.

Think about it, how much ability and how much respect you have to be in order to be on par with the crown prince of the current dynasty, how can there be a "join-in-one" statement due to the asymmetry of identity and status?

"Well, that's good." His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, who was smiling slightly, did not show too much surprise and replied casually, which made Liu Zuochen even more determined that he had ill intentions.

"His Royal Highness the Prince, the lower officials have some doubts, I don't know ...... you"

His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, who gently dusted off his python robe, sat down opposite Liu Zuochen again, his eyes returned to a little gentleness, and said, "Let's hear it, this king knows everything. ”

The slow tone and solemn expression made people feel that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince was just going to open his heart and have a long talk.

It's so loadable! Liu Zuochen secretly thought that what Lao Tzu Liu Shangwu said was not false at all, it was definitely not good to bring out a random person in the palace, so it was definitely not a good match for His Royal Highness the Prince's expression that changed from time to time was definitely not something that ordinary people could easily do, let alone the intentions in their hearts.

"Xiaguan remembers that Prince Jing fully supported you to establish the crown prince, and with the ability of the prince, you still need the modest strength of Xiaguan, which really puzzles Xiaguan." Liu Zuochen thought about it again and again, originally thinking that it was the crown prince who already had the power of the small court, but it was more gentle to say it like this.

Looking at Liu Zuochen like an idiot, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince didn't expect Liu Zuochen to ask such a shallow question, and said in his heart, is this kid just a puppet or has a master behind him to achieve his current achievements? However, in the past, Liu Zuochen caused all the troubles in Kyoto, there is no doubt about it! So, it's this kid who is pretending to be stupid here!

One more person's help is more strength, such a simple truth, it is impossible for Liu Zuochen not to understand. His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, who was thinking like this, stared at Liu Zuochen for a long time, and then said: "This king thinks, you want to ask my imperial uncle if the power there can be used by this king, right?" ”

was seen through by His Royal Highness the Prince, Liu Zuochen didn't look embarrassed, just smiled noncommittally, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince said it himself, after all, it was much better than asking, there is no doubt about it.

Liu Zuochen knew that many years ago, he had resolved a deep enmity with Prince Jing, who supported the prince. At this time, the prince deliberately wooed again, if he didn't say that he was ugly and gave an explanation, Liu Zuochen could think that the two of them deliberately created a trap.

coughing ......, the crown prince, who coughed lightly, sighed and said: "Prince Jing, there are indeed some forces that should not be underestimated, if it weren't for ......this, it is estimated that he would not dare to openly support this king, or it should be said that he should have been wiped out a long time ago." This kind of relationship is indeed quite complicated, and it also makes the world unable to see the true meaning in the clouds, my father and my uncle can be said to be incompatible, but my uncle supports the canonization of the crown prince by this king, is it quite intriguing? ”

Liu Zuochen nodded cooperatively, knowing that he had known it many years ago, and he had never expected His Royal Highness the Crown Prince to tell him and the plate, and if he continued, he might be able to hear some clues from the prince's words, which was enough.

“…… King Chen Kangjun, maybe you should understand that stationed in the north for many years echoes with Chen Shengyao, the son of Prince Qing, it can be said that it is difficult for the northern enemy to set foot in Antai half a step, and you don't need to elaborate on this king, you must also understand that Prince Jing's power cannot be used by this king at all, that is just a means he uses to save his life. ”

This, Liu Zuochen never thought that no one had mentioned it to him, only knew that the son of Prince Qing was stationed in Beiguan, but he didn't know that the emperor sent one of the two nephews to guard the frontier and the other to canonize the king of the county, and they restrained each other and complemented each other to jointly resist foreign enemies, which was really unexpected!

The two juniors who are far away in Beiguan are wary of each other like fighting cocks, and the two princes in Kyoto are even more suspicious, but they can't escape the control of the emperor.

Liu Zuochen, who was thinking like this, couldn't help but smile slightly. The emperor always likes to use the bonds of family affection to do some unexpected things, such as the marriage with Princess Ruxuan, according to His Royal Highness the Prince's thinking, if it is Liu Zuochen's family, wouldn't it be to transform the conflict into a family matter? The original court conflict between the courtiers suddenly underwent a qualitative change.

Who will judge the rights and wrongs of family affairs by the guidelines? This fundamentally blocked the mouths of all living beings, who hasn't had some family conflicts or family trivialities?

High! It's high! Liu Zuochen had to admire the emperor's deep thoughts.

However, wouldn't it be ...... if the two of them joined forces, thinking of this, Liu Zuochen couldn't help but tremble in his heart.

"Don't be nervous...... isn't there still His Royal Highness the Second Prince stationed at the Northwest Border Pass?" His Royal Highness the Crown Prince's lazy voice sounded, reminding Liu Zuochen that he had lost color just now.

Liu Zuochen smiled wryly, and asked: "Even if His Royal Highness the prince is not afraid of the long distance, but the army must be slow, and the time is really urgent?" ”

The worried question, but more of a puzzle, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince naturally divided it very clearly, nodded secretly, and said: "Da Antai is so big, you don't seem to be completely familiar with it......" After a slight pause, he glanced at Liu Zuochen, and then said: "Anbei Metropolitan Protectorate is not a vegetarian!" Even if you can't resist the pace of the rebels' march and delay until reinforcements arrive, you are still fully sure. ”

Recently, I learned that the army stationed on the western border may have to use force against Shiguo, if the soldiers at the northern border pass see this gap, or attack Kyoto City after marching to the west as the prince of Tazi speculated, wouldn't His Royal Highness the Second Prince also take care of himself?

No, it shouldn't be like this, without experience in commanding troops, it is easy to think that the emperor could not have special means to prevent trouble, combined with the speculation of Prince Qing and the worries of His Royal Highness the Prince, Liu Zuochen faintly felt that this must be another overall situation set by the emperor.

If this is the overall situation of the emperor's cloth, where does his confidence come from? Where are all his methods hidden, is he really not afraid of being taken advantage of by people with different minds and setting off monstrous waves?

Antara is in turmoil, so wouldn't the surrounding powers also have an opportunity to take advantage of it? When the time comes, stealing chickens will not be a loss of rice, and in the end, Antai will have internal and external troubles, even if the emperor gets what he wants, he will be at ease in the face of the scarred Da Antai?

Perhaps, this is the strength! It is to force the actions of others by one's own will, so as to fulfill or achieve one's own wishes. The style is tough, resolute, daring to say and do, completely self-centered, and does not care about the wishes of the people and soldiers, as well as life or death.

"What comes to mind? If you don't mind, tell it to the king. ”

"Huh!? …… Xia Guan was thinking, this is really a big deal. His thoughts were interrupted by His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, and Liu Zuochen deliberately concealed it.

The speaker had no intention of listening, or perhaps His Royal Highness the Crown Prince deliberately guided Liu Zuochen to his train of thought, narrowed his eyes slightly, and said, "Generous? It seems that you know a lot of things. ”

His Royal Highness the Crown Prince's words made Liu Zuochen's heart suddenly startled, and he frowned and thought about the wording.

"His Royal Highness the Prince, someone from the inner palace outside the palace has spread the word, saying that Duke Ruxuan wants to see Master Liu and Maye."

The words of the little eunuch entering the palace to report made Liu Zuochen feel relieved, just like a drowning man who saw the person who rescued him on the shore throwing a rope, he was really indescribably happy, or maybe he heard the name of Princess Ruxuan, which made him feel extremely relaxed in his heart, at this time, Liu Zuochen, who was only thinking about leaving this ghost place, couldn't tell the difference.

"Princess Ruxuan?"

His Royal Highness the Crown Prince looked at Liu Zuochen hesitantly, his face full of doubts.

Maybe His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is pondering, when did you Liu Zuochen and Princess Ruxuan get into a hot fight again, even if you have a marriage contract, but after all, I haven't heard of any contact between these two people for so many years, is it the emperor's deliberate behavior or Li Ziqin's special arrangement?

Seeing the complexity in His Royal Highness the Prince's eyes, Liu Zuochen smiled and nodded, which made His Royal Highness the Crown Prince even more suspicious, and looked at the little eunuch who bowed down, "Is it the messenger from the harem?" ”

"Back to His Royal Highness the Prince, it is the little father-in-law who is on duty in the inner palace, and it is said that the emperor had dinner with Concubine Li in the harem in the morning, and he sent the master of the horse to go." The little eunuch replied respectfully.

Sure enough, it was the emperor who made a hindrance and secretly slandered His Royal Highness the Prince, hahaha, ......laughed out loud and said: "It seems that my brother-in-law is going to see my mother-in-law today, congratulations!" Congratulations! By the way, did you bring a gift? If you don't dislike it, this king will give you one, what does my brother-in-law think? ”

In addition to being laughed at by His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, Liu Zuochen was even more annoyed that he wanted to see Concubine Li, in the eyes of this powerful royal people, do I still have some personal freedom? Recruit and call and go, really kick around like a sandbag?