Han Jian directly recommended Yang Xi to be the crown prince in front of the empress, but his words were so direct that even the empress was silent for a while and didn't know what to say.

The lord of Anping County on the side looked at Han Jian and asked, "I heard that the East King is very close to the Sixth Emperor Brother, but is there such a thing?" ”

"It does." Han Jian nodded.

"Then King Dong, you are not afraid of other people's gossip?"

Han Jian smiled and replied in an aggressive tone: "Juxian does not shy away from relatives, now he is recommending the crown prince candidate to His Majesty, and the sixth prince is just a friend, compared to his understanding, he will never know better than His Majesty or even a few." Isn't it the way to be a minister and what His Majesty wants to see when he speaks his thoughts in front of His Majesty? ”

The county lord of Anping seemed a little annoyed when he heard Han Jian's words, and his eyebrows trembled slightly: "The king of the east said that the six princes are good at knowledge, character and talent, but he is only eighteen years old now, and he has not yet started a family, how can he be the prince of a country?" ”

If she said this in normal times, Han Jian would also think that what she said made sense, and he would not argue with her. But at the moment, Han Jian had to say it, this not only involved his position, but it was not his character to be soft in front of a beautiful woman he had just met.

"Listening to the meaning of the lord of Anping County, do you think the third prince is more suitable to be the prince?" Han Jian said in a flat tone, "Then why didn't the county lord say it directly to His Majesty before?" But do you think that you still have to hide it in front of Your Majesty? ”

"You!" The county lord of Anping was completely annoyed now, and now the problem had risen to the question of her honesty to the empress. But in front of the Empress, she didn't have a seizure, just snorted and turned her head back. Wait for her to calm down a bit. only to realize that Cheng Cheng was distracted by Han Jian.

The empress said at the right time: "They are both ministers of the same dynasty, and they all contribute to the society. Don't worry about anything. King Dong, you and my sixth brother have known each other for a long time. What do you think of him? ”

Han Jian bowed and saluted: "Back to Your Majesty, the minister believes that the sixth prince is generous, honest, and has a benevolent heart, which are all necessary qualities for a monarch. However, the six princes are very involved in the world and lack of experience, which will cause him to be unprepared for some things. If he goes through some experience, he will definitely be able to assist His Majesty in governing the Wei Dynasty in the future, or maybe help His Majesty to unify Jiangnan. ”

Han Jian hit the nail on the head and mentioned Yang Xi's lack of experience. He just told the Empress. If the purpose of setting up a prince is to go to Nanqi to be a proton, then it is best to let Yang Xi go, he has such an experience and honed his character, then he is a perfect choice for Mingjun. Otherwise, he will always be a little flower in a greenhouse, and he will not have any opinions at all except ask his sister or him.

When the empress heard Han Jian's words, she nodded several times in a row, and at the same time seemed to be thinking about Han Jian's words.

"陛xià. The old minister has something to say. At this time, the first to speak, and the king of Yanning County, who had been silent, spoke.

"Uncle Huang, please speak." The Empress looked up.

"According to the old minister's view, the sixth prince is indeed as the king of the east said. He is a good boy who is generous and loving...... Please forgive the old minister for his gaffes......"

The empress smiled and said, "It's okay, Xi'er is a child, and Uncle Huang watched him grow up." How can this be considered a gaffe? ”

"Yes, yes." The King of Yanning smiled and said. "The king of the east said that the six princes need to be experienced. The old minister also thought it was kind. After this investigation, the sixth prince has benefited a lot, and he may be able to take on a big responsibility. ”

The words of the king of Yanning were very tactful, and he did not take the initiative to express his support for the sixth prince, nor did he say that he did not support it. Even if he said something ambiguous, Han Jian pondered the meaning of this sentence carefully, and he didn't quite understand which of the three princes or the six princes the king of Yanning was supporting, saying that he was saying good things for Yang Xi, but in fact, he was also tactfully expressing that Yang Xi was a child. said that he didn't support it, and he said good things.

Han Jian thought to himself, the King of Yanning County was already an extremely smart person, and just by talking, he had reached the realm of dripping water. How could such a person believe rumors?

Rumors stop at the wise, although the king of Yanning can speak and do things, he is a wise man but not necessarily rational, once a person is intolerant, then his wisdom is only reflected in one aspect, and it is easy to be swayed by the demons. Han Jian analyzed it, at least he sensed that the king of Yanning County had "malicious intentions" towards the empress. Whoever the king of Yanning county recommends, it will not be a well-intentioned move, and now it is clearly recommended to recommend a "child" to be the prince, does it mean that the king of Yanning county has the intention of usurping the throne?

Han Jian thought about it, and it was too early to make a conclusion. At least until now, the king of Yanning County is still honest and peaceful.

After the words of the king of Yanning County, the empress only nodded slightly, still not saying her opinion. Han Jian and the King of Yanning County both knew that they should not ask the empress's opinion at this time, and King Kang didn't dare to say anything if he wanted to ask, but Yang Xiuxiu, who was a woman, asked directly: "I don't know which prince Your Majesty likes?" ”

Faced with such a "direct" question, the empress did not blame Monarch Anning, and said with a smile: "I also want to listen to your opinion......

Han Jianxin said, another sentence that does not leak.

After talking about the selection of the crown prince, the empress casually gossiped a few words, asked Han Jian if he was used to it in Luoyang, then asked about Lao Kangwang's condition, asked Yang Xiuxiu's younger siblings about their studies, and finally reminded Yang Xiuxiu that her filial piety period was about to expire. Yang Xiuxiu's expression changed significantly when she heard the empress say about her filial piety, and Han Jian could feel that she knew in her heart that what the empress was talking about was actually her marriage. Judging from her previous rejection of this marriage, the likelihood that she will accept it in her heart is very low.

A restless woman!

The last thing the empress asked about was Yang Qingle, and mentioned to the king of Yanning that Yang Qingle was not young, and he was at the age of marriage. The king of Yanning just smiled and said that he was reluctant to marry his granddaughter, and Han Jian realized the cunning of the king of Yanning from this expression.

A small room in the palace, where everyone seems to be cheating. Han Jian really didn't want to stay in this room for long. But soon, the empress asked a few people to go back, and Han Jian was finally able to go outside to breathe a sigh and prepare to leave the palace.

"The East King is really eloquent."

As soon as Han Jian took a long breath, he heard a sarcastic female voice coming from behind him, this voice was a little harsh, it was Yang Xiuxiu who questioned him in front of the empress just now but was hit back by him.

Han Jian turned around, saluted with a smile, and said, "The county lord of Anping is also a woman who does not let her eyebrows be admired. But the next time you hurt someone, pick an occasion, in front of His Majesty, it's really inappropriate. ”

"You!" After listening to the first half of his words, the county lord of Anping thought that Han Jian should meet and apologize to her afterwards, but who knew that he was damaged by Han Jian later. It's as if it's educating her.

Yang Xiuxiu has often entered the palace since she was a child, she is very familiar with the rules of the palace, and she has always been able to cope with it in front of the empress. She was about to refute, but saw that Han Jian had already left with a smile, and did not give her a chance to refute.

"It's best to catch up and slap him." Yang Xiuxiu had such an impulse in her heart. But she thought about it and still didn't put it into practice, she also knew what was at stake, although he was the county lord, but the crime of slapping the king of the east in the palace was not small, and she didn't want to take the future of the family to save face.

Han Jian left the palace, the guards were waiting, and Zhang Xing, who had not escorted him but went out to investigate, had already arrived.

"Let's go, go home." Han Jian said.

Zhang Xing and the other guards were very knowledgeable and followed Han Jian, and Zhang Xing did not come forward to report immediately.

This is Han Jian's instructions, around the palace, there are many people, and it is easy to be overheard.

"Young boy, I found out that some things are related to rumors." When he was far away, some distance from the palace, Zhang Xingcai walked forward and walked aside.

"Just say it." Han Jian nodded.

"Yes. The rumors are spread, it is indeed from outside the city to the city, and now the whole city is almost saying that the young prince is the illegitimate son of His Majesty, about the illegitimate daughter of the empress, the spread is not very wide, but this rumor is indeed some years, it is found that a few years ago, there was the same rumor in Luoyang City, and later the Tingwei Mansion also took some rumors for this, but because the source could not be found, those rumors were just sent back. Young boy, do you want to visit these people and find clues from them? ”

Han Jian said: "No, since the matter has been for several years, it is not easy to check itself, and it is okay if you can't find it." Regarding some rumors, we should not know, and I believe that His Majesty will also make arrangements when he learns about it. ”

"The young prince is saying that His Majesty will do this...... Got an arrangement? Zhang Xing said with some surprise.

Han Jian glanced at Zhang Xing, Zhang Xing would not ask him such questions on weekdays, and Zhang Xing's attitude today was also a little strange. Could it be that Zhang Xing has something to hide?

"Now everyone outside is staring at the Dongwang Mansion, and the recent investigation has also stopped first." Han Jian said, "Some rumors will be sent over, and you can just tell me directly." In addition, you should find a way to inform the Dongwangfu of the details in the capital, and also let them be careful, this may affect the image of the Dongwangfu in the eyes of the people, so let them rein in for the time being......"

Zhang Xing didn't quite understand what Han Jian meant, he seemed to be very strict when he heard what Han Jian said. But he didn't dare to ask more, just took orders to arrange it.

Back at the annex of the Dongwang Mansion, Sima Yi and Ruan Ping were both in the mansion and did not go out, while Wen'er was directing the maids to dry the bedding, and the small courtyard was hung with colorful cloths, which looked very eye-catching.

"Young master, you ...... How did you get back? "On weekdays, Han Jian is not at the house during the day, and Wen'er is a little strange to see Han Jian.

"For the time being, put the things hanging in the yard elsewhere, and arrange for other people, and no one was ordered not to come to the yard." Han Jian commanded.

"Hmm." Wen'er trotted to arrange.

Han Jian asked Sima Yi and Ruan Ping to come over, and when the two came over, they were still arguing about something, it seemed that they had just played a game of chess with no results, and the two of them were arguing about who had the better chance of winning.

"Young boy, what did you call us over?" Sima Yi asked, "Wouldn't it be more convenient to go to the front hall if you were to speak?" ”

"There are some things that can't be said in the front room." Han Jian said.

Sima said, "What can't you say in the front hall?" Could it be that there are still outsiders in the house? ”

Han Jian sighed and said, "It's not an outsider, it's a meticulous ......" (to be continued......)