The first year of Yonghui.

On the eve of the Ninth Festival.

In the Imperial Palace.

Mei Niang didn't sleep, and she couldn't sleep either.

Because Li Zhi was in her temple, drinking sullenly.

And the reason why Li Zhi is bored is precisely because of her.

On one side, Rui'an, Liu'er, Wen Niang and others who were standing were all standing with a heart and a gall, not daring to say a word, for fear of provoking Long Yan's anger.

But in the end, this is the Lizheng Palace, not the Wanchun Palace.

So Li Zhi took two sips, then put down the wine glass, stared at Mei Niang and said:

"You told me to see her?!

What the hell are you thinking?!

Finally, she made such a big mistake......

I......

It took us so hard to get to where we are......

You ......"

Mei Niang didn't say anything, and only after a while did she raise the wine jug, pour another glass of wine for him, and then asked softly:

"Jiro, Mei Niang has a saying, I've always wanted to ask you."

"You ask!"

"In the future, after the power of the clan has been lost......

What does Jiro plan to do with them? ”

Li Zhi was stunned, his eyes were a little dazed, and after a while, he glanced at Mei Niang with understanding, and then lowered his head and pondered.

At such a moment, everything is silent and silent......

After a long time, he raised his head and looked at Mei Niang with some guilt.

Seeing the guilt in his eyes, Ryan cleverly glanced at Liu'er and Wen Niang, and the three of them immediately excused themselves at the same time under the pretext that they could not be left unguarded outside the hall, and all retreated, leaving only Mei Niang and Li Zhi in the palace.

It was only then that Li Zhi said slowly:

"I ......

I don't want to kill them all......

I just hope that this Datang is no longer the sole power of the clan, or the situation of Guan Long's hegemony. ”

Mei Niang nodded:

"That'......

Jiro already understands why Mei Niang wants to ask you to summon the queen tomorrow and ignore your previous suspicions? ”

Li Zhi felt a little guilty, and said softly with some emotion:

"You...... You're for me.

Because no matter what happens to the queen in the future, it is impossible for this clan to be wiped out......

After all, in the clan lineage, there are many capable people, and I can't let them gain power, but I have to keep their talents and their hearts......

Therefore, what I want to do is only to eliminate the queen, which is the biggest weight for the current clan to fight for power, instead of killing the clan one by one.

So ......"

"So right now, Jiro can compromise his power slightly, but don't completely destroy his dignity......"

Mei Niang said softly.

Li Zhi nodded, and said with some understanding:

"It is precisely because the clan, like the Guan Long lineage, will not and cannot be completely wiped out, so at the moment, try to put all this mistake on the queen alone......

And the best way to achieve such a result is to first exalt the absurdity and error of his actions, and to be rude to others......

Then I will come forward again, the dignity of the emperor, the noble of the emperor to forgive her, and no longer mention this matter at all, no more......

In this way, it is like when the water on the surface of the lake is rippling, but I hit it with a heavy palm, intending to press the surface of the water with force, and the result will only cause even more rough waves......

Don't you mean that? ”

Mei Niang nodded and said softly:

"Whether it's Jiro or Datang, it's the best result.

So although Mei Niang knew that with Jiro's heart, when the queen made such a big show and went to the Taiji Hall to ask for guilt without making room for manoeuvre, Jiro would definitely not be reasonable......

But Mei Niang still persuaded her to go.

Because of this, the result of what the queen did could be recognized in the future as her personal misconduct and carelessness, rather than the result of the excessive power of the entire clan......

Whether it is Zhilang or Datang, there are still many people in the clan who have been inherited and educated for hundreds of years and have great usable talents......

This force must never be let go.

Therefore, the high pressure is to remove the dross of his desire for power, and Huairou is just to get the essence of his talent and ability. ”

Li Zhi's throat seemed to be choked by something.

After a long time, he gently held Mei Niang's hand and said:

"But......

But then, you're ......"

Mei Niang interrupted him, got up and walked to his side, snuggled into his arms and said with a faint smile:

"Mei Niang has always been the most greedy person in this palace.

Because what Mei Niang asked for was what other women in this palace wanted, but they didn't dare to ask for.

It's Jiro's sincerity, and he treats each other with all his heart.

Right now, Mei Niang has already gotten it.

So...... So although Mei Niang can't say that Mei Niang has no regrets about her current life, she is worthy of it in the end.

So Jiro, don't rush, take your time......

What Mei Niang really wants is to stay with Jiro, who is completely in control of everything and no longer afraid of anything......

Got it? ”

When Li Zhi heard this, he lowered his head and looked at Mei Niang for a moment, closed his eyes and kissed her forehead lightly, and then said uncontrollably:

"If you have a wife like this, what more can a husband ask for......

I finally understood why my father was so obsessed with his mother......

Mei Niang...... How lucky am I to have met you......

Mei Niang ......"

The voice is whispering, and the words of love are finally turned into a room of spring, which cannot be dissolved.

The ninth day of September in the first year of Yonghui.

Worship and worship the nine festivals.

The queen Wang has had a slight gap with the emperor for a long time, and she is not allowed to follow the courtesy, and she has a slight resentment in her heart.

Once the spring news came to report, the holy decree summoned, and ordered him to lead the four concubines and nine concubines to participate in the grand event, and he cried with joy, and he was even better at his clothes, and he wore his crown well, and he was happy to follow it.

However, although the emperor did not pursue the matter of the Qianqiu Palace the day before yesterday, there were rumors in his palace that he got up early.

Because of this queen's pride, she secretly added new grievances.

In three or five days, there were new rumors in the palace, the queen of the Tao misbehaved, the emperor summoned impolitely, and the power of her family threatened......

For a time, rumors fluctuated in the court of the former dynasty and the back court, and the name of the queen's prestige was greatly damaged, and even the prestige of her mother's Taiyuan Wang clan in the clan line was declining day by day, and it was no longer famous.

At that time, the Boling Cui family, the mother of the noble concubine Cui family, and the Lanling Xiao family, the mother of the Shu Concubine Xiao family, sought an opportunity to do good deeds and benevolence, such as giving relief to the victims during the great famine......

For some reason, the people of the DPRK and China, the name of Cui Xiao's second concubine and the second clan are becoming more and more popular in the name of the queen Wang's family.

The hundreds of officials in the court all criticized the queen and the Wang family a lot, and they were dissatisfied every day.

……

The twelfth night of September in the first year of Yonghui.

Changan.

The eldest grandson of the house.

The eldest grandson Wuji held a women's banquet again, and invited all the good ministers to enter the palace to reward the golden autumn chrysanthemum.

During the banquet, some officials informed them of the rumors they had heard about the queen and Cui Xiao's second concubine one by one.

When the eldest grandson Wuji heard this, he didn't say much, just nodded lightly, and then diverted the topic to persuade drinking.

……

Night.

The back garden of the eldest grandson's mansion, among the water pavilions.

The eldest grandson Wuji was dressed in civilian clothes, and he was independent of Yu Suiliang, Pei Xingjian and others, and when he was admiring the moon and chrysanthemums with tea instead of wine, a little servant in Tsing Yi - it was A Luo - hurried in and reported:

"Back to the master, the adults have settled down and rested in the annex."

The eldest grandson Wuji nodded, and asked lightly:

"At today's table, the one who mentioned the rumors of the queen ...... Which one is it? ”

Ah Luo was stunned, but before he could answer, he opened his mouth first:

"It's like last year's new science scout, Luo Zide."

The eldest grandson Wuji nodded, and said:

"Young people are in high spirits...... But when the old man looked at him, he also looked a little capable. ”

Pei Xingjian also said:

"I heard that when he was revising literature and history, he made a lot of annotations, and his intentions were three or five times worse than that of ordinary officials, and he was quite clever in politics, but he was straightforward, and I am afraid that he will offend people this time."

The eldest grandson Wuji nodded, and sighed again:

"It can be seen that he has no eyesight......

The old man, as the uncle, still tried to summon his colleagues to discuss the matter privately in the name of this women's banquet......

But he spoke of it in a large audience and in a time when there were many eyes and ears......

Alas! ”

The eldest grandson Wuji let out a long sigh and said:

"Tomorrow, I'll demote him first to make a side order!

(the meaning of the border order, the prefectural order of the side plug or the local official)

If he is not the eyes and ears of the clan, and second, he is not the kind of fool who only knows how to sell what he wants, and has talent but no work......

Then he can always understand the love and care of the old man and the adults, so he will only stay for a year and a half, temper it properly, and have political achievements, and then transfer back to Beijing to reuse.

And if he is not......

In this way, it is also a bad seedling. ”

The two of them praised each other as good, and Ah Luo knew the opportunity to go down and prepare by himself.

Yu Suiliang said again:

But when he mentioned it, it was a problem......

What does the teacher think? ”

The eldest grandson Wuji thought about it for a while, but shook his head and said:

"Although the queen has been beaten to this point and her reputation is declining, in the end she is still the face of the clan, and most of the lords will not embarrass her too much......

Otherwise, why did the Lord still take her away on the ninth day?

Therefore, the second concubine Cui Xiao acted like that, just to make their clan faction chaotic.

For us and Datang, it's all a good thing, don't pay attention to it.

The old man cares more about ......

It's still that Wu Meiniang. ”

Pei Xingjian also nodded and said:

Xingjian also heard that this time the queen was rude and refused to admit her mistake, so Wu Meiniang persuaded him to make peace.

Some people even say that the lord himself is also angry with the queen and has the intention to punish him, and it is also because of this Wu Meiniang's strong admonition that the lord reluctantly extinguished the fire in his heart and forgave the queen......

Unexpectedly, this Wu Meiniang actually has such a heart......

I just don't know if she really wants to help the queen, or if it's a fake......"

Eldest Sun Wuji thought for a moment, nodded and said:

"Mostly sincerely......

The old man has watched the Lord grow up since he was a child, and he knows a little bit about his temperament.

Although he has been a benevolent and weak child since he was a child, once he gets angry, he is not easy to admit it.

Now, although the Lord took the opportunity of Chongjiu to summon the queen, he did not say anything for the queen on the fire in the Qianqiu Palace......

It can be seen that he is actually still guilty.

So, there must have been someone who persuaded the Lord to make this decision that he didn't like.

And this man ......

Looking at the palace, there is only this Wu Meiniang.

That's why the old man was surprised......

Judging from everything at the moment, she really wants to help the queen......

The old man really can't see through this woman......

I can't see through it......"

It's night.

Tai Chi Palace.

Lizheng Palace.

In the dormitory.

Mei Niang fell asleep and woke up thirsty in the middle of the night, so she urgently called Ryan to serve water.

When she drank two ** cups with Ryan, she found that Ryan looked sober and her clothes were neat and had never been changed, so she was surprised:

"You haven't slept yet?"

Ryan said sullenly:

"Ryan can't sleep."

"What's wrong? Got something on your mind?

Or are you arguing with Wen Niang? ”

Ryan just didn't understand why his sister was helping the queen so much......

Even if it's for the sake of the Lord, it's a pity to waste such an opportunity......"

Mei Niang heard his words, and her heart was relieved, so she chuckled and sat up straight, reached out and patted Ryan's head and said:

"If the cornerstone is not established, how can it become a building and a wide pavilion?

At present, the clan and the Guanlong family are powerful, and the powerful ministers have no recognition or even hostile attitude towards me......

Ryan, do you think that at this time, Jiro will force me to be the queen, and how long can I sit on this phoenix seat? ”

Ryan blinked, as if he had realized:

"What does my sister mean......

Do you want to make some deeds and show them to Uncle Yuan? ”

Mei Niang nodded and said:

Even Concubine Cui and Concubine Xiao Shu knew the truth of eliminating the other's strengths, and they were desperately trying to spread rumors inside and outside the palace, and praised their merits......

Jiro cares so much about me, and longs for me to stand by his side......

How could I not behave like this?

However, Cui Guifei and Xiao Shufei's face-saving efforts, if we do it, it will be useless.

First, there is nothing new, and secondly, after all, he has never done things sincerely, but he is only bent on seeking power, so naturally he cannot really win the hearts of the people.

So......

That's what I need to really do. ”

Ryan thought about it, but shook his head and said:

"That'...... Can my sister do anything else?

Why do you have to help the queen? ”

"I'm not helping her, I'm just proving to everyone that even if I don't even have a throne right now, I'm still doing as much as she should be as a queen, and even better than she, the queen who holds power.

Ryan, you know me, I have nothing but Jiro's favor, and I don't even have a family background to rely on......

Therefore, I can only make these achievements to make people understand that I am the only one who is truly worthy of being the queen of this Tang Dynasty harem......

Only in this way, when Jiro will be my successor in the future, I will be able to step on the phoenix throne safely and steadily, without worrying about whether I will fall down all of a sudden, it is just a sweet dream......

Do you understand? ”

Ryan looked at Mei Niang, and finally nodded calmly:

"Ryan understands, sister, Ryan understands.

In the future, Ryan will definitely try his best to help his sister and fulfill the wishes of the Lord and his sister!

Because, that's what Ryan wants to see come true! ”