Chapter 1744: Poison and the Grave
Wang Xuan was even more puzzled when she heard this, of course she inquired about Han Yi's life experience, after all, Han Yi was also a thorn in her side and a thorn in her flesh before, but as far as she knew, Han Yi's father had been dead for many years, and it was only then that she remembered to keep filial piety, so it was a little too late.
After a while, Wang Xuan asked, "Your father is not ......!" β
Han Yi sighed and told Wang Xuan what happened.
Wang Xuan's eyebrows tightened when she heard this.
Han Yi said: "Now it's up to you." β
Wang Xuan said curiously: "But you just go home to keep filial piety, and after keeping filial piety, you will still come back." β
"If only it were that simple."
Han Yi shook his head and sighed, "Although you are right, I will indeed come back after keeping filial piety." But the problem is that I will resign from all official positions, and my power in the court will also be greatly reduced, after all, this person will go to tea and cool. On the contrary, Empress Wu's power will increase greatly, and who knows what will happen during this time? This is what needs your appearance, to deal with Queen Wu, you must not let her have an easy life, this thief captures the king first, as long as Queen Wu loses His Majesty's favor, then everything will be easy. β
Wang Xuan lowered her eyebrows and was silent for a while, then suddenly raised her head with a firm gaze, "What are you going to do?" β
"I remember I told you before, and I already had arrangements for this." Han Yi said: "And the so-called arrangement is that I arranged a courtesan in Qinhuai River many years ago, and now I am already famous over there, I will let that courtesan come to Luoyang, and then I will directly let you replace her." β
Wang Xuan was surprised: "How can this work? β
Han Yi said with a smile: "There is nothing that can't be done, this courtesan, like Gu Qingcheng, has always covered her face with a veil, her voice and eyebrows are a little similar to yours, and I asked people to train her according to your habits, and protect her very closely, except for my people, no one has ever seen her closely, and no guest has ever talked to her, she is famous for her talent and singing, so even if Empress Wu sends someone to investigate, she can't find anything, after all, I have spent several years setting up this bureau." β
Wang Xuan shook her head lightly: "But I still don't understand, why do you want to do this?" Even if you want me to pretend to be a courtesan, then I can just appear as a courtesan, so much more. β
Han Yi said: "Of course, this is to disguise your identity, you have just been burned to death in a few years, it is impossible to appear in Qinhuai River, but if you suddenly appear, it is difficult not to doubt your background." β
Wang Xuan thought for a moment, nodded slightly, and said, "Then what should I do after that?" β
Han Yi said: "The next thing is to wait for the opportunity to meet Your Majesty, before meeting Your Majesty, you must not let people see your true face, because once you show your true face, the only person who can keep you is Your Majesty, therefore, Your Majesty must be the first person to see your true face." β
When Wang Xuan heard this, she couldn't help but smile bitterly: "Do you think my majesty will protect me?" β
"Yes! Definitely! Han Yi affirmed.
Wang Xuan said: "Why are you so determined? β
Han Yi said with a smile: "Your Majesty hated you before, mainly because of two things, first, he never loved you in the first place, you are just a political marriage." Second, you are on the side of the captain, which is actually the main reason why His Majesty wants to abolish you. The first point has been eliminated by guilt. After all, you are Your Majesty's married couple, and you have been by Your Majesty's side for so many years, which is why when you were burned to death, Your Majesty also shed tears for you, of course, this does not mean that Your Majesty likes you, even if it is a dog, following you for so many years, if you unfortunately encounter an accident, the owner will also feel sad. β
Wang Xuan glanced at Han Yi, and after a while, she gently turned her face away.
Han Yi smiled: "No doubt, I just said this on purpose, but your reaction makes me very satisfied, only this kind of cold reaction can make you add more emotions to it, if you were angry just now, your heart will be occupied by real anger, you can't add more false emotions in it, then you can't hide yourself." You have to remember that out of this hole, Wang Xuan is already dead, and she will never come back to life, you will be a courtesan with both virtue and art, and you may see many scenes that you can't imagine. β
Wang Xuan nodded and said, "You don't need to explain, I'm used to it." β
"Uh... All right. Straight to the point. Han Yi said: "So when Your Majesty sees you, he will definitely put his guilt for Wang Xuan on you, then Your Majesty will protect you, don't underestimate this guilt, it will even make the emperor protect you at all costs, because according to human nature, only after loss, can you know how to cherish, no one will accept the second loss, therefore, what is lost and regained is the most precious."
Of course, the most important thing is that Taiwei, your uncle, and Chu Suiliang are all dead, and you will no longer pose any threat to Your Majesty, but will only pose a threat to Empress Wu, so you have no threat in the eyes of Your Majesty, so in terms of personal selfishness, Your Majesty will not have any worries about protecting you. β
Wang Xuan nodded lightly and said, "Then when I see Your Majesty, how can I gain Your Majesty's favor?" β
"That's the key."
Han Yi said: "When Empress Wu returned to the palace from Ganye Temple, she relied on her own efforts and wisdom, but you are not Queen Wu, no matter how you disguise, it is impossible for you to pretend to be as smart as Empress Wu, and you are as scheming---- this is a fact, talent is not something that can be had, you have to have the courage to accept it." β
Wang Xuan snorted.
"Good." Han Yi nodded and said, "Then Empress Wu's route is not suitable for you." You have to do the opposite and impress Your Majesty with the innocence and kindness of a woman. β
Wang Xuan questioned a little: "Innocence and kindness can deal with that demon woman?" β
Han Yi shook his head and said: "Remember, you have to put aside Empress Wu, she is just a queen to you, just like her impression in the hearts of every people, your purpose is to impress Your Majesty, as long as Your Majesty protects you, then Empress Wu has no way to take you." However, for Your Majesty, there is no lack of beauties around you, nor is there a lack of virtuous help, what is lacking around Your Majesty is innocence and kindness, you used to be the queen, you should know that the harem is the Longtan Tiger's Den, every concubine is a scheming, but the harem is Your Majesty's home, the heart is compared to the heart, every day when you return home, are full of intrigue, Your Majesty must be very yearning for a warm haven, this is human nature.
And you are to act as this safe haven, so you must remember that when you get out of this hole, you must forget hatred, forget Wang Xuan, forget everything, and you can be innocent and kind. β
Wang Xuan said: "But even so, I'm just a courtesan, how can I replace Empress Wu." β
Han Yi smiled: "I remember I told you before that what you can't get is the best." Therefore, as long as we take advantage of this, the gap between you and Your Majesty will instead become a very charming relationship. It's like if you are standing on the edge of a big river, but you have never been to the other side, you will always wonder about the affairs on the other side of the river, and your majesty has never been in love with a folk courtesan. Moreover, I will try to pick an appropriate time, that is, when Your Majesty needs to talk to someone, or even when Your Majesty has a conflict with Empress Wu.
But if we really find such an opportunity, what you have to do is to help Your Majesty ease relations with Empress Wu. β
"Why?"
Wang Xuan was puzzled when she heard this.
Han Yi said: "Because you are not Wang Xuan, you are just a kind woman, this would rather demolish ten temples than a marriage, of course you have to help their husband and wife reconcile as before." However, with my understanding of Empress Wu, your kindness can't get her understanding, she will definitely find a way to put you to death, so the more kind and moving you are, the more passive Empress Wu will be, which is called evil can't defeat justice. β
Wang Xuan suddenly realized, and then looked at Han Yi with a hint of fear.
Han Yi smiled: "Do you think I'm sinister?" In fact, you can also think about it the other way, if I wasn't so smart, then we are planning a suicide now. β
Wang Xuan retracted her gaze and said lightly: "I didn't say you were smart. β
Han Yi smiled awkwardly and said, "What about the insidious? β
Wang Xuan was silent.
"Understood."
Han Yi shrugged his shoulders and said, "It can be seen how pure our relationship is, because I always show my most evil side in front of you, and the purpose is to hope that our relationship can remain as simple as ever." β
Wang Xuan asked rhetorically, "Do you have another side?" β
Han Yi was stunned, stood up, and said, "You better continue to stay here." β
Wang Xuan said: "Then the effort you wasted on me before was not in vain." β
"It makes sense."
Han Yi sat down again.
Wang Xuan rolled her eyes slightly.
Han Yi sighed and said, "Knowing yourself and knowing your opponent, winning all battles, it seems that you also have some understanding of me." β
"But nowhere near you."
"It's good that you know." Han Yi's expression froze, and he said with a straight face: "Since you can forget your hatred for Empress Wu, then the rest of the things, needless to say, you must remember that you must impress the emperor with a pure and kind heart, everything is like this, don't have a little scheming, that's Queen Wu's play, you can't play it." In front of Your Majesty, you have to show your piano, chess, calligraphy and painting as much as possible, then you will be a unique woman by Your Majesty's side, only in this way will you have the opportunity to return to the palace and win back everything you lost, no, it should be everything you want, because you will no longer be Wang Xuan at that time. β
Wang Xuan said: "If it is really as you say, we succeeded, then how should I repay you?" β
"Promise by example? Hehe, just kidding. In fact, your success is the best reward for me, and, a long time ago, I didn't need other people's charity, even if it was a reward, I like to take it myself, and it is up to you whether to give it or not. Han Yi said and took out a document from his arms, "This is the most detailed information about that courtesan, you must memorize it and integrate it into your own blood, so that Wang Xuan can rest in peace." β
Wang Xuan took the information and asked, "Don't you worry, once I am tried on, will you also be affected?" β
Han Yi didn't answer and asked, "Do you hate Empress Wu?" β
Wang Xuan said: "What do you say?"
Han Yi said: "Then if you fail, will you go to the only person in the world who can avenge you?" β
Wang Xuan was silent for a moment and said, "I need a pack of poison." β
Han Yi was stunned, and then said, "Okay, I'll help you prepare." β
Wang Xuan said: "I still need you to help me prepare something." β
"What's that?"
"A grave."
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