Xue Shao was very comfortable and relaxed, and enjoyed a twelve-day vacation in Yaochi Yulin.

During this period, Shangguan Wan'er resigned many times, but Princess Taiping stayed and did not let her go. Shangguan Wan'er thought that the Queen Mother was going to blame, so Princess Taiping sent a female envoy to Chang'an to say hello to Wu Zetian. Wu Zetian naturally agreed to such a trivial matter, and asked Shangguan Wan'er to accompany Princess Taiping to have fun for a few more days.

Xue Shao thought to himself, I don't understand what Princess Taiping thinks more and more. She obviously knew that there was an affair between me and Shangguan Wan'er, and she deliberately kept Shangguan Wan'er by her side - for fear that I would lose the opportunity to steal?

Shangguan Wan'er's heart, why didn't she have such doubts? In fact, it is for this reason that she repeatedly resigned. As a "suspected junior", Shangguan Wan'er gets along with the male owner day and night in front of his wife, as embarrassing as he wants.

But no matter what, these twelve days were spent smoothly, comfortably, and happily.

During this period, Wu Zetian sent people to send two battle reports from Yangzhou, all of which were good news. After the victory in the first battle, Li Xiaoyi led the main army to confront Li Jingye across the river, but sent the general Xue Chuyu and others to lead light cavalry to attack the three important towns around Yangzhou, and cut off the wings of the rebels in Yangzhou's lair in one fell swoop.

Immediately, Yangzhou recovered!

Li Jingyou, an important member of the rebel group and Li Jingye's younger brother, led an army to rescue Yangzhou. Wei Yuanzhong expected the enemy to set up a plan, and Xue Chuyu acted according to the plan and ambushed Li Jingyou. Li Jingyou's entire army was annihilated, and he was captured by Xue Chuyusheng.

Li Xiaoyi publicly beheaded Li Jingyou in the army and sent the head to Chang'an.

After Yangzhou Kefu and Li Jingyou were beheaded, the morale of Li Jingye's army plummeted, and the people's hearts began to disperse. Now, Wang Shi is planning the final battle against Li Jingye.

When he received this military report, it was the twelfth day that Xue Shao came to Yaochi Yulin.

"Xue Lang, the war in Yangzhou is so smooth, it must be about to triumph." Princess Taiping said, "Once the rebellion is put down, I am afraid that the pattern of the court will also undergo some big changes. I think you should go back to Chang'an. ”

Xue Shao nodded, Princess Taiping had a point. Pei Yan's rebellion has only dealt with one culprit so far. If it weren't for the Yangzhou rebellion, the imperial court would definitely have the next move. The easiest thing to think of is that Wei Xuantong, the secretary of the ministry, Liu Qixian, and Hu Yuanfan, the waiter, are facing purges.

Because after Pei Yan was imprisoned, the three of them pleaded the most fiercely. These three people are all prime ministers in the political hall. Coupled with Pei Yan, at least four prime ministers are about to step down - the government hall, the highest administrative body of the Tang Dynasty, will be almost empty!

In addition, there are a large number of officials who used to have a close relationship with Pei Yan. Pinching the fingers is about to rise, and almost half of the court will be affected.

As Princess Taiping said, the pattern of the court is about to usher in an unprecedented drastic change. It is not an exaggeration to say that it is reorganized.

"Then let's go back to Chang'an!" Xue Shao made a decision.

"Don't rush yet." Princess Taiping said, "You tell me first, what are you going to do after you return to Chang'an?" ”

Xue Shao blinked, "I want to hear it first, your opinion." ”

Princess Taiping smiled and said vividly: "Don't dare to see it, see it yourself!" ”

Xue Shao suddenly smiled, "Don't pretend to be garlic, let's say it!" ”

"Actually, I don't know the officials in the court very well. I don't quite know who used to be Pei Yan's confidant and who was my mother's supporter. Princess Taiping said, "But one thing I am sure of is that after the end of the Yangzhou counterinsurgency, the sons and nephews of the Wu family will inevitably rise strongly!" ”

Xue Shao's brows suddenly furrowed and he nodded.

Princess Taiping is right, the spring of the Wu family's nephews is coming, and this is almost irreversible. Although Wu Zetian knew in her heart that none of her nephews were real pillars and talents, she especially needed a group of staunch supporters to grasp the power and help her control the entire court and the country. After all, all the ministers above the court were once Li Tang's diehards. There are only the sons and nephews of the Wu family, they once had nothing, and their qiē was given by Wu Zetian. The most important thing is that their interests and positions can be completely consistent with Wu Zetian. This is something that no one else can do, including Xue Shao and Princess Taiping.

In other words, Wu Zetian now needs to raise a group of loyal hounds to help her guard the yard and help her bite the enemy.

Thinking of this, Xue Shao said: "I have a bad relationship with the sons and nephews of the martial family, you know this. Especially Wu Chenghe, who once wanted to be a colt. This time, he went to Hebei, and I calculated it. He must have hated me to death right now. ”

"I know......" Princess Taiping nodded lightly and said, "I still remember what happened a few years ago. Now I'm still glad that I didn't marry Wu Chenghe's hateful live pig. ”

Xue Shao smiled, "Pei Yan used to be my enemy, but now he has been removed. Soon, Wu Chenghe's group will stand up again and become my new enemies. In contrast, I would rather challenge Pei Yan's conspiracy and power than fight with a villain like Wu Chenghe. ”

"Gu Youyun, I'd rather offend a gentleman than a villain!" Princess Taiping said, "Now that Wu Chengsi and the others are about to appear on the stage, what are your plans?" ”

Xue Shao blinked, "Didn't I say that I want to listen to your high opinion first?" ”

"Hard bumps, vicious fights, this is definitely not okay." Princess Taiping said, "You should know that Wu Chengsi and others have no talent or virtue, and they can stand on top of the court completely to represent my mother's will." There are some things that my mother can't do easily, so she will let them come forward. In other words, they were my mother's dogs. Dog bullying, understand? ”

Xue Shao nodded, "That's right." ”

"They're dogs, but you're part of the family." Princess Taiping smiled slightly and said, "You don't need to be like a dog. At the same time, you can't let them be above you. ”

Xue Shao suddenly felt that his brain was open-high theory!

"Haven't you figured it out yet?" Princess Taiping smiled, "Of course, my mother needs the nephews of the martial arts family to help her. But her old man had always been like a mirror, and she knew too well what kind of talents and virtues her nephews had. At the same time, she knows better that no matter how her own daughter is, she is closer than these nephews. Another very important thing is that she knows that you are a real talent, and you are a pillar of the military state who can help her take over military affairs and level the world! - Your status in my mother's mind is far better than that of Wu Chenghe's idiots! ”

Xue Shao pondered for a long time after listening to these words, and finally nodded and smiled thoughtfully, "If you have a wife like this, what more can a husband ask for?" ”

"Less poor mouth!" Princess Taiping pursed her lips and became petty, and said angrily, "Your eyes have been glued to Shangguan Wan'er's body for the past few days, and you have never moved away!" ”

"Where? Great injustice! Xue Shao stepped forward with a smile and gently hugged her, and said, "An Ran, tell you a sincere word." I'm not a saint, I'm a little. Maybe I'll have a lot of women, and occasionally I'll be like all men. But no one can replace you in my heart. You are my wife, the other half of my life, the only person I love most in this life - irreplaceable! ”

Princess Taiping was still angry, but there was obviously a look of excitement and satisfaction shining in her eyes, and she said in a sneering voice: "I have heard these words countless times!" ”

Xue Shao smiled: "If you want to prove whether what others say is true or false, there is a good way, which is to let him repeat these words again." If there is no difference between before and after, then it should be true! ”

"Messy and nonsense! - Have you always coaxed women like this before? Princess Taiping pouted and puffed out her cheeks, still looking angry, but there was obviously a smile between her eyebrows.

"I've coaxed a lot of women before. But this kind of thing has only been said to you! Xue Shao said curtly, "But if you don't like to hear it, I won't say it again!" ”

"Not allowed!" Princess Taiping suddenly pulled up her face, "I'm pregnant and have a big temper, don't provoke me - hurry up and say it again!" No, say it three times! ”

Xue Shao was stunned and speechless: Are you a repeater for me?

……

The next day, Xue Shao and his entourage left Yaochi Yulin and returned to Chang'an.

Sitting in the carriage, Princess Taiping ridiculed Xue Shaolai, "Xue Lang, you are pretentious and suave in vain." For so many days, you didn't even take down Shangguan Wan'er! ”

"Take it?" Xue Shao was very stunned, curious, Princess Taiping actually said such a modern word!

And how does this word sound, why does it feel so lewd?

"Hey, hey, hey!" Princess Taiping was happy for a while, "I learned from you!" ”

"Ahem! ......" Xue Shao coughed a little unnaturally, and there was something he wanted to say but didn't say - it's not that I'm bragging, if it weren't for you, all ten Shangguan Wan'er would have taken it!

"Ahem, what, ahem?" Princess Taiping rolled her eyes very disdainfully, "In my opinion, Shangguan Wan'er clearly just doesn't look down on you!" People's eyes are above the top, and they only look at the handsome, chic and talented - the prince! ”

Xue Shao was stunned for a moment, she made the keyword "prince" a little heavier, and she was clearly using her rival to stimulate me!

A soldier can be killed, but how can it be humiliated?

"I actually despise my dignified Lantian Child?" Xue Shao said angrily, "Look at me as soon as I go back to Chang'an, I will quickly take her down!" ”

Princess Taiping's face suddenly turned from sunny to cloudy, and she said coldly, "Huaxin Deng's disciple, last time his subordinates showed mercy and didn't strangle you, you still dare to make a mistake?" ”

Xue Shao's expression froze, damn, I actually fell in the same place twice? …… It seems that when I lead the troops in the future, I will resolutely not fight with women! - A woman like Princess Taiping, she is definitely a genius conspirator who can't pay for her life!

After returning to Chang'an, Xue Shao didn't have time to sit down and take a breath, and a guest from home immediately came to visit.

The guest who came was not very easy to refuse-Liu Yuanzhi, the Chinese scholar!

Xue Shao and Princess Taiping looked at each other, and their hearts were like mirrors at the same time: Liu Yuan came before, it must be for Pei Yan's vacated position as the "Zhongshu Order"!