Qiao Yixi naturally knew this.

Marquis Zhenyuan assisted three generations of emperors, was the first person in the imperial dynasty, and had the most complicated relationship with the imperial family - he was both the most trusted person of the imperial family and the most guarded person of the imperial family.

Sigh.

The more entanglements, the more troubles, no matter what happens to the royal family, the Marquis of Zhenyuan can't be left alone.

If the emperor's suspicion is a little more focused, the Marquis of Zhenyuan, who holds the military power, will be in danger.

Therefore, the ancients said that accompanying the king is like accompanying the tiger, which is really the most appropriate.

Zhong Chenglin continued: "Emperor Gaozu and the Marquis of Zhenyuan were like brothers, and they trusted him very much, so they gave him one-third of the military power, and later because the barbarians in southern Xinjiang were ready to move, Emperor Gaozu allowed the Marquis of Zhenyuan to form the Shen family army. After decades of fighting against the barbarians in southern Xinjiang, the Marquis of Zhenyuan never lost, and even annexed several border towns in southern Xinjiang, which also made the Shen family army famous, and southern Xinjiang had to sign the so-called peace treaty. ”

Zhong Chenglin sneered, his eyes were full of ridicule, "The first emperor and the emperor are respectful to the Marquis of Zhenyuan, but they are also the most fearful, the Marquis of Zhenyuan finally handed over the one-third of the military power, the first emperor and the emperor did not dare to chill the heart of the Marquis of Zhenyuan, did not completely take the military power, but divided the military talisman into two, half in the hands of the emperor, half in the hands of the Marquis of Zhenyuan, only when the soldiers meet the two for one, can order the whole army." ”

"There are pros and cons to that." Qiao Yixi said.

Zhong Chenglin nodded, "But what can be done?" The emperor has to rely on the Marquis of Zhenyuan and guard against him, how can there be any foolproof strategy? Even the people know that the Shen family army in the hands of the Marquis of Zhenyuan is the most powerful army of the dynasty. It's just that the people don't know that the army guarding in southern Xinjiang is not the Shen family army in the real sense, those are all soldiers in the hands of the emperor, the real Shen family army......"

"In Shuzhou." Qiao Yixi's deep voice came, and Zhong Chenglin couldn't help but look sideways.

Raising her eyes, Qiao Yixi stared at Zhong Chenglin for a moment, "So, this time Gu Jinxuan and Huang Gongzi came for Shen Jiajun?" ”

"At least, that's one of the purposes."

Yes, there are many secrets in Shuzhou, because of geographical reasons and objective factors left by Emperor Gaozu, the first emperor and the emperor did not dare to peep here with great fanfare, and entered Shuzhou with great fanfare by rebuilding the Shu Road, benefiting the people, and promoting the economy of the southwest.

Qiao Lixi snorted lightly.

Because Emperor Gaozu and the Marquis of Zhenyuan were like brothers, although they did not explicitly decree the fief, they could acquiesce in the possession of Shuzhou by the Marquis of Zhenyuan. It's just that the Marquis of Zhenyuan is smart and doesn't exercise this right, everything written in black and white can be taken back, and why is it just acquiescing? Anyway, because of the perennial guarding of the border passes, the Marquis of Zhenyuan returned to Shuzhou very rarely, avoiding too much suspicion from the first emperor and the emperor.

Although the Marquis of Zhenyuan was already very cautious, the courtiers were just courtiers, so the emperor acquiesced to Gu Jinxuan and Huang Gongzi to visit Shuzhou, and even asked the people from the Internal Affairs Office to go to Shuzhou to select imperial merchants, didn't he just want to spy on the Shen family's army?

"Like the people of the Qiao family, he barely wrapped himself in a fig leaf and swaggered through the market, thinking that he was well hidden, but he didn't know that he had already been looked down on."

"Although self-deception, as long as no one dares to find out, it will be effective." Zhong Chenglin said meaningfully.

Qiao Lixi doesn't care very much about the current situation, the affairs in the court are too far away from her, and she is powerless even if she has the heart. The fact that Marquis Zhenyuan was able to fight wits and courage with several emperors shows that he has real skills, and her little IQ and strategy can't help at all.

The two chatted for a while, and Zhong Chenglin suddenly talked about the war in southern Xinjiang.

Qiao Lixi was a little surprised, "These are all what Gu Jinzhen told you?" ”

This kind of thing involving military secrets should not be said casually, right?

Zhong Chenglin rolled his eyes, "Do you still need him to tell me?" Anyone with a little common sense can see it. ”

"Really?"

Why didn't I see it?

The latter sentence was cleverly hidden by Qiao Lixi.

"But I got interesting news." Zhong Chenglin winked at Qiao Yixi, the meaning was simply not too obvious.

Unexpectedly, Qiao Yixi lightly threw over the word "oh", which poured his excitement into his heart.

"Qiaoqiao, don't you ask more?"

"Ask what?" Qiao Lixi looked ignorant.

Zhong Chenglin looked at her with hatred, "Of course you asked me what news." ”

"Not interested."

Qiao Yixi answered so neatly that Zhong Chenglin was so angry that he grinded his teeth.

Looking at the expression on her face carefully, seeing that she was really not interested, Zhong Chenglin said evilly: "Perhaps, Gu Jinxuan is going to follow Huang Gongzi to Southern Xinjiang." ”

"The Imperial Driver?" I watched a lot of TV series, which is still a bit beneficial, and Qiao Lixi guessed the mystery at once.

Rubbing his jaw, Qiao Yixi thought to himself: Huang Gongzi is definitely not the current emperor, his age is not right, Gu Jinxuan followed him like a fart, and Qiao Lao Si pug licked Gu Jinxuan's feet like a pup, layer by layer, indicating that Huang Gongzi is a member of the royal family.

The person who can represent the emperor's imperial expedition is naturally the emperor's son.

"So, how old is Huang Gongzi?"

"Are you interested in him? Jojo, you're not such a superficial person! Zhong Chenglin looked at Qiao Lixi vigilantly.

If the former sentence is still a doubt, the latter sentence is a warning.

He hadn't forgotten Gu Jinzhen's instructions not to let Qiao Yixi and Duanmuqing come into contact.

Although he didn't know what Gu Jinzhen wanted to guard against, the Qiao family had already surrendered to Duanmu Qing by Fourth Master Qiao, and Qiao Yixi couldn't be involved anymore, so it was best to split up as soon as possible.

A businessman, involved in the seizure of the heir, what is the life of not cannon fodder?

"I casually asked, what are you so excited about?" Qiao Lixi said angrily, "By the way, your reaction is wrong, could it be that there is something wrong with this Huang Gongzi?" ”

"What's the problem? You think too much," Zhong Chenglin retorted stubbornly, "I'm just afraid that you will get into trouble by saying things that you shouldn't say." No matter what Huang Gongzi's identity is, it has nothing to do with us. ”

Qiao Yixi pursed her lips and didn't fully believe Zhong Chenglin's words, but she also understood that the emperor's relatives and relatives really had nothing to do with her.

After the Qiao family ran for the emperor's business, the people in each room raised their eyebrows, although they did not celebrate, but the people in each room kept smiling on their faces, and they got along very harmoniously.

On this day, Gu Jinxuan was a guest at Qiao's house, and Fourth Master Qiao, as the host, was naturally ready for it.

As early as a few days ago, Xue Tao made arrangements, and the kitchen even sent Mama Jiang to supervise it personally.

Afraid that something would go wrong, Bi Cuiqiu and Gan Wan also warned the people in their respective courtyards under the advice of the old lady.

The reason why the Qiao family can maintain a strong momentum of development when each room has its own concerns, is because when the people in each room should work together, they will unite, just like now.

Even if he has his own little Jiujiu in his heart, he hugs very tightly in front of interests.

Aunt Zhang also walked out of the Buddhist hall in the South Courtyard and took Bi Cuiqiu to deal with the affairs of the South Courtyard.

Therefore, how can there be any pure heart and few desires, seeing through the red dust, just waiting for an opportunity.

Aunt Hua's mood is still not very good, and she lives in a simple house in the side courtyard of the South Courtyard, like Aunt Zhang before.

Qiao Lixi asked Mrs. Qiao for her intention before, but the latter still did not let the elders of the big house come back on the grounds that Gu Jingshu was pregnant and Qiao Xingbang had to take care of her by her side, and Qiao Siye was responsible for the whole process.

Qiao Yi and Qiao Jinwen led Gu Jinxuan into the door, and when the group returned to the flower hall, the men in several rooms were on the side. It stands to reason that Qiao Jinwen should return to the second door at this time, but Qiao Jinwen relied on her familiarity with Gu Jinxuan, not only did she take the initiative to go back to the second room, but also deliberately sat next to Gu Jinxuan and handed the cut orange to him with her own hands.

Gu Jinxuan didn't shy away at all, he took it directly, put it in his mouth, and the eyes of the two made brief contact, and then hurriedly staggered.

The contempt in Second Master Qiao's heart was even worse.

Sifang simply wrote his thoughts on his face, in front of these uncles, Qiao Jinwen didn't restrain at all, let alone any courtesy, righteousness and shame, what is the difference between it and the flower girl outside?

Since knowing Gu Jinxuan's identity, there are many people who have thoughts about him, Qiao Laosi has known Gu Jinxuan for a long time, and the relationship is better than theirs, is he trying to let Qiao Jinwen take the lead?

How can it be so good!

The men in the several rooms are fighting wits and courage in front, and the women are making waves in the second courtyard.

Mrs. Qiao has always made people pay attention to the front yard, and from time to time a maid comes in to report the situation, so naturally she did not let go of the scene of Qiao Jinwen and Gu Jinxuan.

Bi Cuiqiu had something in her heart, and regardless of the occasion, she said it directly, "Fourth brother and sister, the third son has been in the front yard, is there something wrong." ”

Xue Tao looked over inexplicably, as if he didn't understand what Bi Cuiqiu meant.

Bi Cuiqiu said with a torn face: "San'er is the daughter who has not left the cabinet, staying in the front yard like this, with a foreign man, this is ......"

If you want to say something, you can stop talking, and hit the nail on the head just right.

Qiao Yixi looked at Old Madam Qiao cautiously.

The old lady and the old god were sitting on the ground, tasting the tea that Sanfang had recovered from southern Sichuan.

"The second sister-in-law has a heart," Xue Tao spoke, still as decent as ever, "I naturally know that this is not in accordance with the rules, but Gu Gongzi named and asked San'er to accompany him, what can I do?" Gu Gongzi and San'er met in Chaotianmen, the two played together for a few days, and then returned to Jincheng, when the master and Gu Gongzi talked about things, they also took San'er together, one came and went, Gu Gongzi and San'er were the most familiar, presumably, Gu Gongzi was also afraid that he would be embarrassed to be a guest for the first time, there were familiar people around him, and he could let go. ”

Bi Cuiqiu chuckled, "The words of the fourth brother and sister are really interesting, not to mention that Gu Gongzi is a noble person from the capital, and his vision is much higher than ours, that is, the identity of Gu Gongzi as the son of the Marquis of Dingguo, what kind of wind and waves have you never seen?" Even the emperor is a person he sees often, and he can't let go, sorry? In my opinion, Gu Gongzi's name is fake, and some people's other intentions are true. ”