Dozens of high-quality dancers in the main hall sang and danced, with long sleeves flying, wonderful figures, and even more wonderful was that they were all wearing very little, and the dresses on their bodies were translucent, and their skin was dazzling.

So Xue Chongxun's mood also seemed to improve, immersed in a joyful atmosphere. Princess Taiping noticed the change in Xue Chongxun's expression, and she couldn't help but smile, and said with a smile: "There are so many beauties, you pick one to accompany you tonight." ”

Although Princess Taiping is her mother, as a member of the royal family, there is nothing wrong with her doing this, but it is a means to show closeness.

Xue Chongxun couldn't refuse, so he had to say: "There are really a lot of good things in Mother's House, there are so many beautiful people here, they all look similar, it's really hard to pick for a while, or just ask for one after a while." ”

Princess Taiping shook her head: "Look at it again, you won't say that in a while." ”

The wine and food, the beauty is like jade, and the warm atmosphere makes Xue Chongxun's body and mind soft. He was actually very depressed in his heart, he hadn't done anything in Chang'an in the past two months, and he wanted to instigate his mother's coup d'état, and he didn't know if the coup d'état would succeed, but he knew that if he didn't coup d'état, it would definitely be over...... As a result, I racked my brains and did so many things that failed to convince my mother, how can it not be frustrating?

There is no way, he has to play with the national machine with this bit of strength, it is really like an ant regret tree, and he can only hope for his mother.

He pondered carefully for a while, and remembered that Tang Xuanzong in history only served as the crown prince for about two years before ascending the throne, and not long after ascending the throne, he wiped out all the party of Princess Taiping...... It's that everyone has to finish playing next year, so what can we do with one more year? Raise the banner and farm to rebel? It is estimated that he was wiped out by the local army or killed by his own people before he started planting, and he didn't think that doing so in the Tang Dynasty would be successful......

At this moment, Princess Taiping reminded: "Chongxun, what are you thinking?" ”

Xue Chongxun hurriedly smiled: "No, I'm wondering which dancer is better-looking." ”

At this time, I saw that the skirts in the hall were flying, and the dancers gathered together to form a circle, all leaning forward, like a budding flower, accompanied by a melodious piano sound, they flicked their long sleeves, and their flexible waists supported the upper body to slowly lean back, like petals slowly blooming.

Suddenly, Xue Chongxun's eyes lit up, and he saw a Chang'e-like woman emerge in the middle, with jade feet as white as frost, her graceful body whirling and dancing, and the jade belt on Luo's skirt also fluttering, as if Ling Bo was walking slightly, like a fairy in the Moon Palace.

She was as light as a swallow, Xue Chongxun didn't see what her face looked like, but just with that posture and temperament, it was also extremely beautiful. So he turned to look at his mother and said, "I know, she is the best of these dancers, no wonder my mother asked me to take another look." ”

Princess Taiping smiled slightly: "Do you think she is the best here?" ”

Xue Chongxun nodded without hesitation. Princess Taiping said lightly: "You heard that Cheng Wu is supporting this person, right?" ”

"I've heard of it, it turned out to be a famous general...... As a result of pleading for mercy, I was unlucky, and I was killed by my grandmother, right? Their whole family seems to be dead, and his mother mentioned that he is a descendant of the Cheng family. ”

Princess Taiping said: "Her name is Cheng Ting." ”

"Oh......" Xue Chongxun was stunned, and once again realized how cruel the power struggle was, if I was unlucky in the future, then my woman would also be demoted to a lowly status for others to play with?

After eating and drinking, the singing and dancing were also appreciated, and at this time, Princess Taiping retreated left and right, and had no intention of leaving, Xue Chongxun was also sitting, and her mother seemed to have something to say.

The slaves and maids all obeyed Princess Taiping's wishes, and the entire prayer hall was left with only their mother and son, which seemed empty.

Princess Taiping finally broke the silence and said: "Chongxun, you have spoken to me many times, I have thought about it again and again, and I think what you said is not bad, but I didn't agree, do you know why?" ”

This sentence suddenly made Xue Chongxun surprised, and hurriedly said: "Mother, as long as you can see the hidden dangers and foresee the danger of our family, it will be fine...... You didn't say yes, I guess it's too difficult for a coup d'état, and it's too risky to be justified, isn't it? ”

Princess Taiping pondered for a long time, and didn't know what she was thinking, before she spoke: "I often think of your grandmother...... From ancient times to the present, she is the only female emperor, and she has been and will be difficult to repeat in the future. Empress Wei and Princess An Le didn't see this clearly, they both wanted to learn, but they both died; I've realized this a long time ago, so we're fine until now. ”

Xue Chongxun anxiously persuaded: "Mother thinks so, others don't think so!" You're not trying to be a female emperor now, you have to try to protect yourself! After the Shenlong coup and Tanglong's coup, you are fine, that is because Emperor Zhongzong and Jinshang do not have the strength and courage, but Li Longji is different, he is not only young, but also courageous, and what is even stricter is that he is now incompatible with his mother, if Li Longji becomes the emperor, it may be impossible for his mother to maintain the status quo...... If my mother hadn't realized this, she wouldn't have tried every means to abolish the prince, wouldn't she? ”

Princess Taiping said: "This is exactly what I mean when I talk to you tonight, we have to prepare with both hands, if we fail to let the imperial brother abolish the crown prince, we must make plans in advance to prevent accidents." But I'm a woman, with what reason for a coup? Thinking about it, this matter has to be done by the alliance Li family clan...... But now the Li family clan hopes that Li Longji will ascend the throne and stabilize the overall situation. There is only one person who can use it, Li Shouli! ”

Li Shouli? Xue Chongxun almost never thought about this marginal figure, but his mother was indeed an experienced person, and when he mentioned it, he suddenly realized: Li Shouli is a person, the son of Prince Zhang Huai, that is, the grandson of Emperor Gaozong and Emperor Wu Zetian; It is calculated that Prince Zhang Huai is more qualified and popular as the current emperor Li Dan than the current emperor, but he is dead...... However, Li Dan's son Li Longji can be the emperor, why can't the son of Prince Zhang Huai be the emperor?

Li Shouli's father and brother were killed by Wu Zetian, and his younger brother heard that he died of illness, but he didn't know if he really died of illness, he himself didn't die because he was crazy and stupid, and he was locked up for more than ten years, and then Zhongzong was released, and soon he went to the place, and became a marginal figure, and no one mentioned it.

Because Xue Chongxun finally changed some of his mother's minds, he is now in a very good mood and sees hope again. He asked very seriously, "Where was Li Shouli arranged?" I never thought about this person, so I didn't pay attention. How about others, can they agree to an alliance with us? ”

Princess Taiping said: "I have sealed the king of Sui, and now in Youzhou, I don't know what kind of person he is, I haven't had much contact, and I haven't heard anyone talk about it." If you hadn't made me think about the coup d'état during this time, I wouldn't have thought of him...... I'm going to talk to you alone tonight just to arrange something for you. ”

"Mother, please speak."

"Among the people I can trust, you should be the most suitable person to do this. You go to Youzhou, find out the details of Li Shouli, and if necessary, persuade him to return to Beijing to participate in the coup d'état, and make him emperor after the matter is completed. Can it be done? ”

Xue Chongxun said: "Mother, please rest assured, this matter is related to the lives of our whole family, and I will do my best." But I have the title of Taichang Siqing on my head, there is no reason to go out of Beijing to Youzhou, I have to find a reason, and don't let people see the purpose. ”

"I've got you covered. In the past two years, Gyeonggi has been short of food, and last year it was even worse, and the forbidden army was hungry. The imperial court has been looking for ways to increase the volume of transportation, and last year transferred Liu An, a household servant, to take charge of this matter, but it has had little effect so far. Therefore, I want to use this reason to make you the head of the household department, go down to inspect the canal, and assist Liu An in rectifying the Cao Yun...... Of course, this kind of thing can't be done in a short time, and you don't have to worry too much, just use the reason of inspecting the Yongji Canal to go north to Youzhou along the canal, and try to contact Li Shouli. ”

Xue Chongxun thought for a while and said: "This method is very wonderful, I have no achievements before, and everyone doesn't pay much attention to me, so it's just right for me to do this." ”

Princess Taiping had a smile on her face: "You brothers, now you are the most considerate of my heart." Chongxun, you don't have to be sad every day, there is a mother. ”

"Mother......" Xue Chongxun's heart was sour. During this time he was in fear and anxiety day and night, and there were few times when he was happy...... Men can also be helpless and sad, but they just hide it in their hearts. At this time, his mother's words made him feel like he had found a warm embrace, which was both sour and warm.

Princess Taiping's expression became kind, at this time she was much more loving than the majestic princess on top, more like a mother. She looked at Xue Chongxun's face and said with a smile: "Okay, I see that you are still crying when you are so old." When you grow up, if you want to be a big husband, you have to learn to be peaceful, don't hang everything on your face, and be anxious all day long, understand? ”

"Yes, Mother." Xue Chongxun replied respectfully.

Princess Taiping stood up, stroked her long sleeves gently, and said, "It's not early, you go back to your room to rest, the Cheng Ting you fancied just now has been sent to your room." ”

Xue Chongxun saluted: "Congratulations to mother." ”

Princess Taiping walked to the gate of the palace, recruited the slaves and maids to come over, and the eunuchs and palace maids lit lanterns and surrounded her and left. Another team of slaves and maids were waiting at the door, waiting for Xue Chongxun. Xue Chongxun waited for his mother to leave before he straightened up. He found that his chest didn't hurt anymore, and he didn't need to sit all the time.

The night suddenly became beautiful, the cool wind blowing on the face was very comfortable, and the lights in Princess Taiping's mansion were brilliant, and the little lights and the stars in the sky were facing each other, reflecting each other. Xue Chongxun suddenly understood why Yuwen Ji was willing to sacrifice for his father in the first place.