Chang'an City suddenly became lively, not only because it was approaching the end of the year, but also because of the direction of the wind in the court.

Taking advantage of the opportunity to give New Year's gifts and drink together at the end of the year, many officials, families, and people who do not know the exact identity come and go closely.

The reason is that there are signs of loosening in the East Palace suddenly, different families, different factions, and almost every official is moving around, in order to seize the opportunity, in order to seek a good future for himself and the family.

The atmosphere in the East Palace was a little heavy, and since the day of the beating, when he was reprimanded by His Majesty the Emperor and preached Manchang'an, the East Palace became a little cold.

The inner servants and palace ladies are all cautious, lest they accidentally anger His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and become a punching bag.

After all, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince's face was gloomy than ever, even if the crown princess came with the imperial grandson Li Xiang in her arms, she didn't see the prince smile, which was completely unusual.

This was the case for several days, and it was not until one day that the princess of Chengyang, Ma Duhe, came to the East Palace with a few people to persuade Li Chengqian's mood to improve.

"Your Highness, don't worry, the situation is not so bad." Du He persuaded in a deep voice, based on the marriage of Princess Chengyang, the relationship between the uncle and son-in-law was quite close. Because Du Ruhui died relatively early, the situation of the Du family was not particularly good, and Li Chengqian took care of it, especially Du He, the second son.

For this reason, Du He has to be grateful to Dade, after all, the prince is the eldest son and the future master of the Tang Dynasty, and having a good relationship with the prince will be of great benefit to the Du family and himself in the future. Du He vaguely has an idea, that is, he can also become a powerful uncle like the eldest grandson Wuji in the future, and he complements Li Chengqian and goes down in history.

The idea is good, but the realization is far away, especially under the current situation, Li Chengqian suddenly encountered twists and turns, and no one expected it.

However, Duhe did not panic, and there was no extra choice. It is a well-known fact that he has been too close to Li Chengqian over the years, and he has invested a lot in the East Palace, so he has no chance to choose someone else.

Moreover, after all, it is just a trivial matter, and the emperor did not say that he would abolish the crown prince, and many people are too excited and alarmist at the moment.

Li Chengqian shook his head and said: "But others don't think so, you don't know that there are many people in Chang'an City who are ready to move." It seems that he has decided that the East Palace will be down. ”

"Your Highness is serious, Your Majesty is just a little harsh with Your Highness!" Duhe Road; "His Royal Highness is the crown prince and the eldest son, and it is understandable that His Majesty has high hopes and will inevitably be more demanding.

It's like my family, my father doted on me a lot, but he was relatively strict with my eldest brother, and I think it's the same thing. Anyway. His Royal Highness is the eldest son, who has been the prince for many years, and there is no fault and nothing serious.

Besides, His Highness already has a son-in-law. The inheritance of the country and the successors, Your Majesty loves the emperor and grandson, how can he abandon His Royal Highness? ”

"I hope so!" Li Chengqian nodded lightly. But the mood is still a little heavy.

"Your Highness is relieved!" Zuo Tun Wei Zhonglang, who came with him, comforted Li Anyan softly.

"Hmm!" Li Chengqian said: "At this time, although the lonely East Palace is not pushed by the wall, it is also a door. It's a rare thing for you to come.

Your goodness, Gu will keep it in mind, and if Gu can successfully inherit the great treasure in the future, he will not treat you badly. ”

"His Royal Highness is the prince, and the inheritance of the country is determined by heaven and inevitable." Several people were suddenly a little excited, to a certain extent, this was a promise from Li Chengqian. As long as they find a way to push Li Chengqian up, no, the position of the main prince is safe and sound, and the rewards they will get in the future will definitely not be less, but it is a well-deserved merit from the dragon.

It is comparable to the eighteen scholars of the Qin Wangfu and the nine generals of the Xuanwu Sect at that time, if everything develops according to expectations, the status of the coming day is not much different from today's Fang Xuanling and the eldest grandson Wuji.

Such a promise, such a vision is really tempting, how can you not die for the prince?

"Your Majesty's move, presumably just to warn His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, but some people are careful but know that they think they are a good opportunity, and they are ready to move, and if they can't withstand it, there will be some measures that are not conducive to the East Palace, and they need to be guarded against!"

Zhao Jie, the noble son who came with Du He, reminded in a whisper, and pierced a layer of window paper with a sentence, saying what everyone wanted to say but was not easy to say.

But once this kind of thing is said, there is nothing to scruple about, Li Anyan said: "Now that there is a rumor in Chang'an City, some people are ready to move, so naturally they will plot against it, I am afraid that someone will be unfavorable to the East Palace, and I have to guard against it." ”

"As the saying goes, open guns are easy to dodge and dark arrows are difficult to defend, villains are assassinated, unscrupulous, easy to prevent, rather than forced to defend, it is better to take the initiative to attack and sweep away the threat." Obviously, Zhao Jie is a radical figure, and his ideas and practices are more active and intense.

"Having said that, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince was originally a prince, and he is not afraid of shadows, and his easy move will give people the truth, which is not conducive to fame."

Li Anyan objected: "So at this time, the key is to wait and see what happens, and not move." The East Palace is cautious, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is not at fault, and others will not be able to find faults, and there is nothing to be done if they indulge in misdeeds.

His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is the eldest son of His Majesty, the prince of the country, obeying the mandate of heaven, if anyone moves delusional, it is against the sky, I always feel that at this time, if anyone is restless, who will be unlucky, but the gains outweigh the losses. ”

"Makes sense." Du He said softly: "Your Highness, it is advisable to cultivate one's self-cultivation these days, don't be in a hurry, just observe silently." In fact, this incident is not necessarily a bad thing, so I can take the opportunity to see how many charms I have in the Tang Dynasty, and His Royal Highness has a good idea in his heart, and he will be useful in the future. ”

"That's right!" Li Anyan and Zhao Jie immediately chimed in.

Li Chengqian also said in a low voice: "That's right, it's good to see which people are dissatisfied with Gu and have hatred, and which people are loyal to Gu and defend it." Lone originally didn't want to separate each other, but now he has to talk about intimacy, the world makes people, and there is nothing to do! ”

"Your Highness, rest assured, we will be loyal and serve Your Highness." Several people present immediately said yes and expressed their loyalty.

Li Chengqian said: "Your loyalty, Gu naturally sees it, and now you need to look at those people outside the East Palace......"

"Your Highness, the minister thinks that you don't need to do anything else at the moment, just study hard in the East Palace." Du He said: "Wait to see clearly the relatives of you and me, see the ghost tricks clearly, and then make a plan, but please pay attention to Your Highness, and follow Your Majesty and a few Taifu recently, don't anger them again." ”

"Well, Lone will pay attention." Although he was a little reluctant, Li Chengqian still had to agree in a deep voice.

Du He said: "In addition, the East Palace may have to add some weight." (To be continued.) )

PS: Happy New Year!