In the Cheng'en Mansion, in the inner study, Cheng'en Gong Jiang Song and Prime Minister Jiang Bai sat face to face and did not speak for a long time.

I don't know how long it took before Jiang Song lowered his voice and said softly: "Second brother, you give me a letter, Princess Jiangdu in the end-"

When he mentioned this name, he even shuddered, which showed how much he was in awe of the woman who held the power of life and death, even to the point of fear.

It stands to reason that this kind of affection should not have appeared on Jiang Song, who had gone through the world and had long been calm and indifferent to everything, but at this moment, he had no way to remain calm - the current situation was too vague and dangerous, and for the Jiang family, it might be shattered further, and if they took a step back, they would face an abyss!

Jiang Bai was silent for a long time, and asked rhetorically: "What do you think of this incident?" ”

"There's no wind coming out." Jiang Song's face sank like water, and after thinking about it for a while, he said, "This is the source of my worries!" ”

The palace is a very strange place, it is usually said that it is not an exaggeration to say that it is windy on all sides, once there is any wind and grass, not only the palace concubines and princes know, but even the high-ranking officials and nobles outside the palace have heard of it, and they can even inquire about things from beginning to end. But once something particularly serious happens, I'm sorry, whoever dares to bump into it will die, and there won't even be a trace of wind at all.

That's what happened this time.

The emperor didn't have many children, and suddenly a concubine, two princes, and a princess died, and even the internal supervisor Zhang Hua disappeared. Such a big thing, but there is no rumor, the unanimous remarks to the outside world are all violent deaths, and the details that go out of your efforts to find out are epilepsy. Even so, the people who revealed this matter often disappeared after a few days, which shows that the palace seems to be calm, but in fact, it is loose on the outside and tight on the inside, and they have been thoroughly investigating the matter and blocking the exit of a qiē rumor, which makes Jiang Song even more uneasy.

The royal family has always wanted to be face-saving, even if it is a clan, even if there is a lame and blind person, it must be concealed and not exposed in front of others, let alone epilepsy? Unless there is something more important to hide, this excuse is used to prevaricate.

"Second brother, you should understand that although we are a noble family, we have tried our best to restrain our children from studying and progressing over the years, and we must not bully others, let alone have the idea of marrying our daughter into the royal family." Jiang Song frowned, very worried, "This time, we can't afford not to be cautious. ”

Jiang Bai understands his brother's thoughts, in fact, this is also the concern of most people.

No one understands why the powerful Princess Jiangdu suddenly killed Lu Guifei and her family overnight - with the current strength of Lu Guifei and her family, let alone forcing the palace, she can't do anything to make Princess Jiangdu a stumbling block. Even if this series grows up in the next ten or twenty years, it may cause trouble to her, but that is also a matter of the future, so why bear a bad reputation now?

Out of this concern, many people secretly speculated whether something was wrong with Lu Guifei herself? For example, is she a spy of a foreign race, or, a witch, a resentment? Thinking more terrifyingly, she herself is not chaste enough, so that the prince's bloodline can't stand scrutiny? In particular, Princess Jiangdu ordered someone to bury the Lu family, which was far less decent than other royal families, and it seemed that she didn't take this matter to heart and set up the Beiting Metropolitan Protectorate, which made Jiang Song even more worried.

He didn't know what Princess Jiangdu's intentions were.

His Majesty xià ten sons, now only the king of Chu and the king of Yan are left, the king of Chu is trembling, only the order of the princess of Jiangdu is obeyed, the king of Yan is broken, not to mention, his personality is also very cruel, and he is unbearable to be the master.

Jiang Song thought about it, and didn't know whether Princess Jiangdu was willing to assist her brother or even her nephew, or if she had other plans. Once it is the latter, the two kings are only afraid of their lives soon.

If Princess Jiangdu wants to seize the government, the best way is for the young lord to come to the court and let her be the regent. Since the nephew inherits the throne, the brother who ranks first in the inheritance will naturally not escape the fate of death. This is also the reason why the King of Chu desperately flattered Princess Jiangdu, and even publicly shameless, and even sacrificed the word "Empress Dowager" - with the current power of Princess Jiangdu, I want the King of Chu to disappear silently, which is a matter of command.

In fact, Jiang Song's biggest worry was not in their Cheng'en Mansion, but in his younger brother.

For such a major event, the Chengen Mansion may be able to turn a blind eye and not mix it at all, but the prime minister is unavoidable. What are the consequences if you go the wrong way? It's not an exaggeration to raid the family and exterminate the clan!

Jiang Bai brought endless glory to the Jiang family, and it was reasonable for the Jiang family to leave the relationship at this time, so Jiang Song spoke seriously, and even said with a little anxiety: "Second brother, you have to think about it, this step is gone, and there is no way to turn back no matter what......"

"Big brother-" Jiang Bai said in a deep voice, "Now that it's over, do you really think that I can still get out of it?" ”

"Second brother?"

"I was hesitating before, fame or profit, which is more important." Jiang Bai sighed deeply, "It wasn't until the establishment of the Beiting Protectorate that I understood that there were some things that were already difficult to ride a tiger, and I could only comfort myself. ”

When Jiang Song heard this, he couldn't help but be shocked: "Second brother, what do you mean......"

"I've already made an appointment with Zhang Rong to talk to him for a game." Jiang Bai said calmly, "I have also sent the second grandson who has not yet been released, and asked him to meet Elder Xu." ”

"This- this is a great deal, you-"

Jiang Bai shook his head and said with a wry smile: "The current situation does not allow us to be left and right, I can only choose the most correct path at present, and I can't care about the future." ”

Hearing his younger brother say this, Jiang Song couldn't help but be depressed.

That's right, I really can't think about the future.

If nothing else, Princess Jiangdu can be in power for at least twenty years, which is enough to make the Han clan prosperous and the Wang clan defeated or even destroyed. What's more, the children of the Jiang family, not to mention two generations, are three generations, and they don't see anything particularly promising at present. The entire Jiang family, counting the in-laws, has the most promising future than Qi Run.

And Qi Run is precisely the descendant of Princess Jiangdu.

If the power is too stable, after Jiang Bai Zhishi, Qi Run should also be on top. With the help of such an in-law, the Jiang family can keep the peace of at least one or two more generations. With the Jiang family's background, do you know if you can produce a few outstanding people to continue the inheritance of the Jiang family? But if you come to face Princess Jiangdu at this time, it is very likely that it will be the disaster of raiding the family and exterminating the clan - Jiang Song has not forgotten that Lord Yu Chiyu, who was ordered to repair the Southeast Transportation Road, does not know how many secrets he holds in his hands, even Jiang Song does not dare to say that there are so many in-laws, protégés, and old relatives in their family, all of them are extremely incorruptible, and none of them have reached out to the grain transfer of the Southeast Transportation Road. Once the royal family wants to do something against them, the reasons are ready-made.

Why did Jiang Bai say that since Qin Wan established the Beiting Protectorate, he no longer wavered and was determined to follow?

It's very simple, because the death of Concubine Lu and her family made the entire court panic, but Princess Jiangdu didn't take it seriously. Without giving an explanation, he went straight to make a drastic move and divided the garrison in the Western Regions.

Even in the peaceful years, this kind of thing can only be done with caution, if you are not careful, good things will turn into bad things, and even brewing changes, but Qin Wan did it without hesitation when people's hearts were in turmoil. This not only means that her insight and courage are amazing, but also that her grasp of military power is extraordinary, and no one can shake it.

If it is a chaotic minister and a thief usurping the throne, as the first assistant, even if he is a descendant, he will stand up for the country, and he will exhaust even the last drop of blood, but he is not.

Yu Gong, Princess Jiangdu governs the country strictly, has no mistakes, and acts very openly, not a mediocre lord; For selfishness, whether it is for himself, for his descendants, or for his family, he can only do this.

"Just, even if that's the case, then there's no need to-" You don't need to go into battle shirtless, run to persuade Zhang Rong, and stabilize Xu Mi, who has already been Zhishi, right?

Jiang Song only felt that his mouth was full of bitterness, and he was speechless.

Although he is a nobleman, he is also half a literati, and he takes his face very seriously. I also know that once Jiang Bai does such a thing, most of his life will be ruined, and the good reputation he has accumulated with trembling will be ruined.

Jiang Song is not afraid of gossip behind others' backs, people of their status, unless their status is equal, no matter how jealous they are behind their backs, no matter how much they slander, in front of them, they only have a smiling face. He cares about his brother's reputation, not today, but in the future!

Those literati and even historians don't care how much you have contributed, this kind of flattery to a woman's "perverse" behavior, of course, you have to be ruthless, write a big book, and write people crookedly. This is not something that people say a few words behind their backs, but it is destined to be stinking for thousands of years!

Jiang Bai's expression was also a little bitter: "Since you have decided to follow, why bother to put on an unwilling face, which is annoying?" In this matter, Zhang Rong is more difficult to turn around than me, whether it succeeds or not, I always have to build a ladder for him to go down, so that Princess Jiangdu can look good. Old Xu is stubborn, he really wants to anger him, he can die to make his will, even if he has already made a decision, he can't really let him have an accident. Besides, if I don't do this kind of thing, who else will do it? Counting on Weituo? He is dedicated to state affairs, and as long as he can accept his political opinions, he doesn't care who is above him. Pei Xi? He can't do anything for Princess Jiangdu, he will only take the lives of countless people and make a stepping stone for Princess Jiangdu! ”

"Zhang Rong agrees or not, I don't know." Jiang Song was silent for a long time before he said, "I only know one thing, if Princess Jiangdu doesn't want to return to power, the King of Chu's Jianyi may be true...... But then, how will it end? Don't say that the surname is Su, it's the one surnamed Qin-"

Speaking of this, he only felt a toothache, gritted his teeth, and then said: "If Princess Jiangdu is willing to succeed a nephew, I have nothing else to say!" ”