Chapter XXIII
The reason why it is a threat is not based on the point of view of betrayal, at least, not to that extent.
From the perspective of interests, whether it is an individual or a family, the loss of control of the carefully cultivated hole card power will inevitably make people restless. Drawing on the recent changes in the court, no one will believe that this is the emperor's purpose.
Liu Shangwu didn't know how the emperor would solve it, and he was faintly worried in his heart, once he couldn't grasp the situation, it would inevitably cause turmoil in the intertwined power consortium. At that time, there will be no doubt that there will be smoke.
The emperor didn't plan to explain to Liu Shangwu, he just needed Liu Shangwu to be on the same front as him, not a yin and yang attitude, this is enough!
"Squeak...... Yikes..."
The door of the imperial study was gently pushed open, and Princess Ruxuan's eyes were red like rabbit eyes, presumably crying.
The emperor, who frowned into pimples, saw that it was his baby girl who entered the house, stretched his brows and smiled, and said, "Xuan'er, which baby princess who doesn't have long eyes is not happy?" Tell your father, and your father will call the shots for you! ”
Princess Ruxuan did not answer directly, and walked to the bookcase and saluted Liu Shangwu.
In front of the emperor, how dare Liu Shangwu be a big man? looked at her lovingly, smiled back and saluted, saying that it was true that her daughter-in-law was true, even Princess Ruxuan, who had passed the door, was respectful and could not lose her courtesy, let alone now!
"Why are you unhappy?" The emperor turned to the side, looked at the princess who came closer, and asked.
Turning her eyes slightly in the direction of Liu Shangwu, Princess Ruxuan pouted and cocked her mouth, and it was obvious that she had a prejudice against Liu Shangwu.
The emperor didn't need to look at her expression to know her thoughts, and at this time he raised his eyebrows and smiled slightly: "Xuan'er......, now that you are an adult, what are some things...... It's time to have your own opinions. Gonggong Sun has already told me about the cause and effect, don't you think Commander Li is too much? ”
Princess Ruxuan, who was still silent, lowered her eyes and pouted.
Listening to the two of them talk about the city gate again, Liu Shangwu was a little embarrassed, it is one thing to face the emperor alone, and it is a little embarrassing to be mixed with Princess Ruxuan no matter what, isn't it? Commander Li is the princess's own uncle, and kicking him with a leg in front of the princess is inappropriate, even if there is a reason.
The emperor glanced at Liu Shangwu inadvertently, and said: "Commander Li has indeed gone too far, and he should not have used his secret strength to push General Liu down and make him make a fool of himself in front of the public!" If I change identities with General Liu, I will definitely take his life, and if I ......think about it, General Liu will only punish him slightly, isn't this for the sake of your princess's face? ”
"But ......, my daughter is distressed when she looks at it..."Princess Ruxuan, who finally whispered a word, tears rolled in her eyes.
Holding the princess's hand, the emperor's face was full of love, this girl's kindness can be described as clean as a blank piece of paper, even if she can think of some dirty behaviors, she can't think deeply, to the extent that the grievances of the Liu and Li families are inseparable, how can she think that she can disappear into the invisible if she thinks about it?
Now her thoughts can't penetrate into the thoughts of her father, and she can't even realize that she is in the Li and Liu families, and she only plays a role in adjusting the balance.
"Xuan'er, thinking that things can't be limited to subjectivity, on the contrary, General Liu returned to Kyoto to resume his life and suffer this humiliation, what would he think? What's more, he is also Liu Zuochen's biological father, so it is not advisable to compare with your uncle. In other words, a bowl of water is also a troublesome thing, not to mention biased! ”
The emperor's words were already biased out of the intention of encircling Liu Shangwu, and Liu Shangwu was as clear as a mirror in his heart. At this time, trying her best to persuade Princess Ruxuan to act according to her intentions can be described as well-intentioned.
It was also based on such speculation that Liu Shangwu dared to fight at the gate of the imperial city to relieve the evil anger in his heart. Think that the father and son of the Li family are scheming to take revenge, but they don't rely on the intertwined royal relationship? In the past, Liu Shangwu was really quite jealous, but now that the emperor is employing people, coupled with his son Liu Zuochen's identity as a concubine, Liu Shangwu will naturally not easily let such a good opportunity slip away easily, and it is inevitable to make a decisive move.
If it was usual or before, as wise as the emperor could easily see the clues, it was really hard to say how he would be punished Liu Shangwu, and now it is ...... The emperor only has the share of self-deception and mud!
"Okay, okay...... don't be too upset, you go to the imperial grandmother first, and the father will go later." The emperor saw Princess Ruxuan's tears rolling in his eyes again, and he urged her to go to the old queen mother in a panic. The emperor believes that with the benefit of her old man's tongue, she will definitely make the princess feel relieved.
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Liu Zuochen, who was outside the imperial city, naturally didn't know the thoughts of everyone in the imperial study at this time.
"Childe! Are you worried? ”
Hearing Wu Jiang say this, Liu Zuochen coughed lightly and glanced at the imperial city from the city gate, "My father has been in for so long, and it is time to come back." ”
Regarding Liu Zuochen's insincere words, Wu Jiang was noncommittal. glanced at Zhang Kang, pouted slightly, and was just seen in the eyes of Liu Zuochen, who happened to be turned around, knowing that his careful thoughts were seen through by the two of them, and his face couldn't help but blush with embarrassment.
Liu Zuochen, who felt that he was embarrassed, couldn't help but feel relaxed when he saw the carriage parked on the side, "I'll sit on the carriage for a while, my father can go out of the city gate, remember to call me." ”
"Childe doesn't need to be melancholy, Princess Ruxuan is willing to shake her fists and feet at you, she should have your place in her heart......" Wu Jiang's words of relief came from behind him, Liu Zuochen knew that he had no intention of teasing, and he still felt like a man on his back, and there was no doubt that the two of them were staring at him behind his back.
"Hmm!" Liu Zuochen, who agreed, got into the carriage in a panic, and his blushing face felt hot as fire, and he said in his heart, it's really embarrassing! After being seen through his thoughts, I don't know how these two people laughed and didn't say anything, and I was at a loss for how unbearable I was. Secretly muttered, what's the matter? Obviously, he had been obsessed with this family affair for a long time, but now he is generally completely unassertive.
In his memory, he had no experience of knowing the joy of the two loves, and the rejection psychology that originally existed in his heart was almost squeezed out and invisible by the smile of Princess Ruxuan in his mind, especially the helplessness when she waved her fist, which made him feel unbearable.
Liu Zuochen, who was distressed, rubbed his hot cheeks with both hands and tried to sober himself up, but in vain he found that his heart was already a mess!
Is she crying? Is there no smile on her face anymore?
Liu Zuochen felt that Princess Ruxuan's whole person was neatly packed in his heart, closing his eyes was her figure, and when he opened his eyes, he was floating in his mind.
Incorrigible! Liu Zuochen, who was muttering loudly in his heart, shook his head and smiled bitterly.
"General, Childe rests in the carriage."
Listening to the voice, Liu Zuochen knew that it was his son who had already left the imperial city, so he hurriedly opened the curtain and got out of the carriage.
"Huh? Why is your face so red? Is it not feeling well? Seeing his son's flushed face, Liu Shangwu, who didn't know why, was a little nervous about Liu Zuochen's physical condition.
Wu Jiang, who was pretending to be a gesture, was full of smiles, "Huh! It seemed to be really warm in the carriage, and in the blink of an eye, my cheeks were so hot that my cheeks were red, and I was ......"
"Huh? Such. "Liu Shangwu still doesn't know what's going on in the carriage? It's just a matter of blocking the cold wind, how can it not be as warm as Wu Jiang said, look at Liu Zuochen pursing his lips depressedly, and then look at Wu Jiang and Zhang Kang blinking their eyes tacitly, and they already know in their hearts, "Also, this carriage is also suitable for women to sit, and the man who is like a fire seems to really can't stand it." ”
"Ugh! ......" Liu Zuochen, who was dumbfounded, couldn't imagine what his blushing would look like, and he thought to himself, it was really very conspicuous?
"Zhang Kang, hurry up and go to the restaurant to prepare wine and food for Lao Tzu. Damn, I've been happy since yesterday, and I'm really hungry after drinking a stomach full of wine. Liu Shangwu said and turned over and got on the horse.
Liu Zuochen knew what Lao Tzu was happy about, and he was overjoyed when he saw Lao Tzu Liu Shangwu sitting on horseback and high spirits.
Seeing Zhang Kang galloping away alone and on a horse, Liu Zuochen rode his horse to his Lao Tzu's side, "Father, don't you take the carriage?" ”
"Cut, so hot! Lao Tzu can't afford it. Liu Shangwu, who turned sideways, lowered his voice and said: "The emperor said that next spring, I will choose a day for you to marry the princess." During the Spring Festival, if there is no accident, the princess is estimated to go to Haiyang City with her. ”
Why is it so fast? Liu Zuochen, who was stunned, listened to his Lao Tzu's words, this was the only thought.
Returning to the restaurant all the way unhurriedly, Liu Zuochen's mind gradually cleared up. Analyzing the direction of the development of the current situation and the intricate factional relations, Liu Zuochen is very resistant to this marriage with political purposes, which is not much different from others drawing a circle for themselves, or being led by others by the nose, which is completely different from the freedom that Liu Zuochen advocates.
Even if he loves Princess Ruxuan in his heart, he still feels guilty about being played with left and right like this.
The old man has always been not optimistic about this family business, there is no doubt about it. How to make each other treat each other is also distressing to Liu Zuochen. Thinking about it, he couldn't face the old man, thinking about the grudge that the Liu and Li families couldn't resolve, thinking about Princess Ruxuan's smile like a flower, Liu Zuochen's mind was already like paste.
If you like it, I'll try to like it!
Liu Zuochen remembered that Princess Ruxuan said this, raised her hand and touched her forehead, hoping that this was her heartfelt words! But what I don't like in my heart, does she also dislike it? What the princess likes in her heart, should I also like it?
At this time, Liu Zuochen was really confused!