"Mother......" Xue Chongxun shouted outside the car. At this time, Princess Taiping's wide and gorgeous carriage stopped, and the surrounding armored guards also reined in their horses and stopped by the roadside.

Princess Taiping lifted the bejeweled curtain and saw her son standing alone on the side of the street on horseback. She looked at her son silently, but her expression was calm and solemn, without any traces, which was very different from the appearance of crying in front of Li Dan, except that her eyes were a little red, she couldn't see the end.

Crying in front of her brother was a bit fake most of the time, but she suddenly felt that it was a good feeling, except this time...... Being able to cry is actually a kind of relaxation and dependence, and you can feel pampered. Can she cry in front of other people, in front of officials who are attached to her? Useless!

Li Dan should have spoiled her, otherwise how could he have agreed to her countless unreasonable requests before? However, when it comes to the core stuff, he can be so ruthless! Taiping has mixed feelings in his heart, and he can't say that he hates her, after all, Brother Li Dan is really obedient to her. This reminded Taiping of his mother, Wu Zetian favored her even more than Li Dan, but he did not hesitate to kill Xue Shao when the government needed it, leaving her with a few children to be fed.

I really don't complain about Wu Zetian, let alone Li Dan, there are always rules in the world.

…… I saw Xue Chongxun turn over from the horse, his eyes did not leave his mother for a moment, his gaze was so attentive, as if there was only Taiping alone in his eyes. Xue Chongxun's heart is indeed only his mother now, and he pins all his hopes on her.

"Mother, what do you say?" Xue Chongxun asked.

Taiping said quietly: "You get in the car and go home with your mother." ”

Xue Chongxun bowed and hugged his fists and said, "Yes." With that, he handed the reins to one of the guards beside him, and when the wooden door of the carriage was opened for him, he stooped down and got into the car.

The luxurious four-horse carriage started again, and the wide and large carriage was indeed comfortable and steady.

"Imakami insists on passing on the throne to Saburo." Princess Taiping said lightly, observing Xue Chongxun's face as she spoke. But Xue Chongxun just frowned and responded: "Oh." ”

He originally wanted to continue to persuade his mother again, but in the end he didn't say it again, always the old tune was afraid that his mother's ears would hear the calloon, so he didn't bother to say much, just sat silently and watched her, waiting for her attitude. The two of them were speechless, the carriage was very stable but still a little bumpy, their bodies also swayed gently with the carriage, the wheels were oiled and there was not much sound, but the heavy iron horses outside stepped on the stone pavement.

The expression on Princess Taiping's face was still solemn, with the momentum of a superior person. So although she is Xue Chongxun's biological mother, Xue Chongxun always feels pressure in front of her, an invisible coercion.

Unexpectedly, at this time, she suddenly said with such an expression: "Chongxun, you come and sit next to your mother." ”

He couldn't help but raise his head to look at Princess Taiping, but her face was still hot and cold...... He felt a lot of pressure, thinking that he was in his twenties, and he still had to rub on his mother and be coquettish? If it's an ordinary mother, it's better, the key is that she is Princess Taiping, which makes Xue Chongxun feel very awkward, and he can't get up for a long time as if he has glue on his fart.

Princess Taiping's eyes flashed with a trace of resentful exhaustion, and she said dejectedly: "You work hard everywhere because you are afraid of Li Sanlang, and you are afraid that you will be affected by me in the same boat?" ”

Xue Chongxun didn't know why his mother said this, and wondered in his heart that maybe he had been hit by the emperor? He hurriedly said, "Who is the most reliable person in the world?" Naturally, I have no father, and my mother is the closest person to me. ”

At this moment, he felt the loss and depression of Princess Taiping...... The cold family affection in the bones of the royal family, in fact, he was not very good, so his heart softened, and he stood up and sat next to Princess Taiping.

When Princess Taiping heard his words, she was suddenly a little moved, and her expression was strange: "Can you hug your mother?" ”

Xue Chongxun: "......" He felt a little frightened, although she was his closest relative, he always felt that she was more majestic like Shangfeng. Xue Chongxun's face turned white, and he looked at her in a daze: the precious pearls and jade on the cloud temples were shining, a dignified and gorgeous face, the shape of his facial features was somewhat similar to his own, a full forehead, big eyes, and a high nose bridge...... Familiar and unfamiliar.

Xue Chongxun looked at Taiping uneasily, raised his arms and hesitated for a moment, finally regained his courage and reached out to wrap his arms around her shoulders. The court lady dressed up in a Taiping slow tusk Luo skirt with half exposed breasts, a plump figure, and no longer a wisp of the shoulder socket, Xue Chongxun smelled a strange fragrance of strange spices, and touched the soft silk Luo on his hand, and he couldn't tell what he felt.

Princess Taiping sighed faintly, and her shoulders trembled slightly, as if she was sobbing. Xue Chongxun said in his heart: It seems that my mother trusts me, otherwise it wouldn't be like this, she would never show her weak side in front of others before.

After thinking about it, he hurriedly took the opportunity to persuade: "Mother, don't hesitate any longer, make a decision!" Erchen is willing to rush to the front line and fight for his mother to the last drop of blood. ”

At this time, Princess Taiping suddenly pushed him away, took out a handkerchief from her sleeve, turned her head and wiped her tears. After a while, her face had regained her coercion, and she said unhurriedly: "You're right, instead of guessing whether others will be in trouble, it's better to seize the opportunity yourself!" ”

Xue Chongxun was overjoyed, her mother is not the kind of person who changes her orders every day, once she identifies something, her mind is very resolute and steady, such a suzhì is trained by long-term intervention in court politics, and it is not a waste of fame! Compared with pinning his hopes on Emperor Li Dan, Xue Chongxun felt that his mother, Princess Taiping, was much more reliable.

He seemed to see the light, and at least there was a glimmer of hope. Trying to suppress the excitement in his heart, he frowned and said: "If you make up your mind now, you may not be able to have a first opportunity, we will be more troublesome to do." But fortunately, at least my mother has come to her senses...... Li Sanlang still has a few days to ascend to the throne, we must be fast, if we can get ready before he officially ascends the throne, and don't give him any chance, then it would be the best. ”

Princess Taiping said: "I'm afraid there is not enough time, first of all, we must contact important people to plan, and then it will take time for everyone to prepare." ”

At this time, the convoy had already entered the princess's mansion, and only stopped in front of the front hall, and Princess Taiping said, "I'll talk about it later." After that, he got up and got out of the car, and Xue Chongxun hurriedly helped her flatteringly.

From the front of the carriage to the threshold of the palace, a long silk was paved, and Princess Taiping dragged her long skirt from the silk, her body was spotless, and her extravagance was extreme.

A eunuch with a whisk of dust trotted over and said, "Your Highness, seven ministers, including Dou Xianggong, Xiao Xianggong, and Cui Xianggong (Cui Xiang), are already waiting in the front hall, and they are anxious to see Your Highness." ”

Princess Taiping said coldly, "Bring them to the Blessing Hall." ”

"Yes." The eunuch replied with great respect.

Xue Chongxun was still holding Princess Taiping, and she said softly: "They must be talking about the prince's accession to the throne, you and I will go to the blessing hall together." ”

Compared with the glamorous princess who wore bright silk and silk and jewels, the son Xue Chongxun looked very old-fashioned, he didn't wear an official uniform, and he wore a cloth dress on his body, which was still dark, like a flat-headed commoner, because he was running around on horseback, and his boots were full of dust, so he didn't walk on the silk on the ground, standing outside.

The prayer hall is built on a high platform, and there is an open hall as soon as the steps go up, and there is no wall on the left side, only some large pillars support it, making this palace like a huge balcony, standing in the hall behind the left gate, you can indulge in the beautiful scenery of the princess's house.

Princess Taiping came here, and her wide vision can make people's hearts more open-minded.

After a while, a group of courtiers came in, walked behind Princess Taiping, and clasped their fists and saluted. Princess Taiping still turned her back to them and didn't respond, although this was a bit rude, but her status was like this, and they were used to it, and they didn't care.

At this time, a minister said: "His Royal Highness must have known about today's affairs in the Lin De Palace, but Jinshang did not intend to completely delegate power, and the appointment and dismissal of officials above the third rank and military affairs were still decided by Jinshang. ”

Taiping turned around and said coldly: "Don't worry about San Lang getting rid of you directly?" ”

Everyone was stunned, so many important ministers of the court had the authority of the state in their hands, and they wanted to kill them all? That's too big!

But Xue Chongxun showed a relieved expression, and said in his heart: Mother has finally woken up, the people's hearts are not on our side, even if he Li Sanlang uses bloody means, he can stop "eliminating evil", and the foundation of rule may not be shaken! Maternal grandmother Wu Zetian killed so many people at the beginning, but she did not fall.

Perhaps Princess Taiping later realized that there would definitely be an armed conflict, but unfortunately it was too late, and she would be defeated and there was no room for resistance, right? If you make up your mind in advance this time, is there a chance? Xue Chongxun didn't dare to conclude, only when he waited for the result to be clear, in the face of the general trend, as a mortal, he felt very pressured.

At this time, Princess Taiping said coldly: "I have a grudge with Li Sanlang, after he becomes emperor, I will not be able to coexist with him, and sooner or later we will have to separate the height and shortness...... Otherwise, you will all resign and return to your hometown, and you will be relieved of power to avoid disasters and keep you safe; And I am his aunt after all, and as long as I don't get involved in power anymore, there is no need for him to deal with me anymore. Just like Li Dalang (Li Chengqi) had to fight for the throne with San Lang if he had to fight for the throne with San Lang as his eldest son, the two brothers would definitely turn against each other and repeat the Xuanwumen incident, but Li Dalang humbly retreated, wouldn't their brothers be at peace and have a harmonious relationship? ”

She continued very sincerely: "We can do the same, San Lang is right, why should we fight with him to the death?" What do you think? ”

Everyone looked at each other, and they didn't know if she was sincere or rebellious when she said this...... Resigned? It's not easy to be the prime minister, a very popular minister, so if you give up, don't say whether you are willing or unwilling, will Li Sanlang slowly liquidate after sitting firmly? G