Li Ke seemed to be a little unspeakable, probably feeling that he and Qin Xuan were grasshoppers on the same rope, and he breathed a deep sigh of relief, and then said: "Sir, now, the prince is no longer favored, and all the princes are peeping at the unification, and they are not hiding it, and Ke'er is also interested in that chair." ”

Speaking of this, Li Ke paused, his eyes staring at Qin Xuan without blinking. Qin Xuan's brows furrowed slightly, but he didn't show it too much. Slightly stunned, Qin Xuan had an idea. In fact, Qin Xuan had expected this idea a long time ago, and since he accepted Li Ke and Li Zhi as disciples, he still showed it. It's just that Qin Xuan is a little resistant. A chair, but at the end of the day, but let his two disciples fight, this is not the result Qin Xuan wants.

Although, Qin Xuan knew this, although these were already somewhat stereotyped in Qin Xuan's mind, Qin Xuan was unwilling to touch them. Qin Xuan was originally a person who missed his old feelings, but when the situation developed to this point, Qin Xuan had no choice. After all, in the eyes of outsiders, Qin Xuan and Li Ke are relatively close, as for Li Zhi, he is still a little young, and in the eyes of outsiders, Li Zhi has not yet been put in the position of competing for the reserve. However, Qin Xuan understands that Li Zhi cannot be ignored, not to mention the official history, Li Zhi is Li Shimin's successor, and the eldest grandson Wuji alone is a mountain that Qin Xuan cannot surpass.

Seeing that Qin Xuan didn't move for a long time, Li Ke was a little disheartened, he was very princely, if he didn't think about becoming a prince and then inheriting the unification, it would be nonsense. Li Ke is the same, he is better than the crown prince Li Chengqian, and he is more benevolent and righteous than Li Tai and others, if he is the son of the main palace, then it will definitely be easier for people to accept. But that's often the case, he is a concubine, and his mother has no status in the palace. If you want to wait for the throne of God, the only hope in front of you is Qin Xuan, that is, Qin Xuan will gain a firm foothold in the court. Then support yourself, otherwise, you wouldn't have come to talk to Qin Xuan about this.

Qin Xuan finally spoke, but when the words reached Li Ke's ears, there was indeed an unacceptable reality. "Ke'er, I won't hide it from you as a teacher, among the many princes under Your Majesty, you are the most optimistic about you as a teacher, you are not only more virtuous than Taizong, but also more than other princes. Such as Li Tai and others, you must have benevolence and righteousness, if you can influence the meaning of Your Majesty as a teacher, I hope you can inherit the great cause. ”

Hearing this, the corners of Li Ke's mouth curved slightly. In Li Ke's opinion, Qin Xuan said so. It's just going to help yourself. Then there is hope for his own inheritance of the great unification, and it is still a great hope. Just as Li Ke was about to say thank you, Qin Xuan changed his words and said, "However, the teacher has to talk to you from the heart. It should be Zhi'er who inherits the unification! ”

"What? Eighth brother? Li Ke couldn't help but lose his voice.

"Not bad. Don't feel that Zhi'er is still young, just ignore his existence, according to the situation in the court, Zhi'er will definitely ascend the throne as the emperor in the future! Qin Xuan felt a little regretful. Nodding.

"For what, sir?" Li Ke seemed to be a little unconvinced, and blurted out.

Qin Xuan drank a glass of wine, then sighed and said, "Okay, let's analyze it with you for the teacher!" After a slight pause, Qin Xuan continued: "Let's talk about Your Majesty first, according to the judgment of the teacher, Your Majesty's body can last for at least eight or nine years!" By that time, Zhi'er had still passed the crowning adulthood. Let's talk about Zhi'er, Zhi'er is the son of the eldest grandson queen, even though the eldest grandson queen has passed away, but Zhi'er has a son-in-law. ”

Qin Xuan paused for a moment, saw that Li Ke was a little lost, and then said: "Zhi'er and you are equally favored by His Majesty, but an eldest grandson family will make you unreachable. This is an indisputable fact, no one can change it, even if you are a teacher and an official in the court, do you think that you will be able to fight the eldest grandson Wuji as a teacher? ”

Seeing that Li Ke was a little moved, Qin Xuan continued: "Ke'er, think about it, if you are the eldest grandson Wuji, you won't be able to see that being a teacher is a piece of his heart?" Will you let the teacher smoothly establish a strong force in the court? Qin Xuan smiled bitterly and said: "This is impossible, just the eldest grandson Wuji has been following His Majesty, since His Majesty ascended the throne, the eldest grandson Wuji has been in the court for more than ten years, and his power in the court has been in full swing!" ”

"But ......" Li Ke seemed a little unwilling and said.

Qin Xuan stretched out his hand, shook his head slightly, and said, "Ke'er, you listen to the teacher and you slowly finish talking, and then make plans!" ”

Hearing this, Li Ke was not good at talking, so he nodded and said, "Okay, sir, you go on!" ”

"The eldest grandson Wuji is like the sky, not only you and I can see it, but Your Majesty will also be able to see it. For what His Majesty will connive? This is because His Majesty knows that the eldest grandson Wuji will not betray the Li family, and the eldest grandson Wuji is nothing more than to ensure the interests of the eldest grandson family, which is understandable! ”

"Maybe in a few years, His Majesty will regret and regret his decision, but now, now, until His Majesty establishes the prince, His Majesty will not have any thoughts! These teachers can figure it out and talk to you, but they can't talk to Your Majesty, otherwise it will not only hurt the teacher, but also hurt you! Qin Xuan said this, in fact, he thought of Wu Zetian's establishment of Wu Zhou in the future, although Wu Zetian was also an enlightened emperor, but it was indeed a stain that could never be erased for the Li family.

"Sir!" Li Ke didn't know if Lu Dao was completely lost, or what, and his tone was a little helpless.

Qin Xuan smiled slightly, and enlightened: "Ke'er, don't force everything, remember to do your best to obey the destiny of heaven, the teacher is already helping you, and has helped you a lot, the biggest hope for the teacher is that you can be safe, even if you are at the end of the day, you are a king of peace and happiness, just a prince, it is better than failing to win the heir and dying in Huangquan!" ”

"Sir, why do you say that?" Li Ke couldn't help but be moved, what Qin Xuan expected was right, Li Ke would not give up because of Qin Xuan's words, but he was not deliberately trying to win over Qin Xuan, but hearing Qin Xuan's words made Li Ke a little confused.

"Let's wait and see, after a while, it won't be too long, maybe in a few years, someone will die because of the succession!" Qin Xuan sighed and said casually.

Li Ke secretly swallowed a mouthful of spit, since he thought that Qin Xuan was a great talent, he had been slowly understanding Qin Xuan, originally thought that he knew Qin Xuan very well, but unexpectedly, Qin Xuan was like a big mountain, he only knew a little bit of it, the tip of the iceberg. I remembered what I had heard about Qin Xuan's physiognomy before. Now it seems that it should be true. Thinking of this, Li Ke asked, "Sir, did you see anything from Ke'er's face?" ”

Qin Xuan was slightly stunned, and then smiled with relief: "Yes, it is indeed a face!" ”

"Could it be that Zhi'er has the appearance of the Son of Heaven, but I don't have Ke'er?" Li Ke was already obsessed with this matter at the moment, and when he heard Qin Xuan's admission, he immediately asked.

"Okay. You and I are masters and apprentices, so let's talk to you more as a teacher! After a slight pause, Qin Xuan continued: "From the face of His Majesty, it can be seen as a teacher that Zhenguan will not have twenty-four years. You know? ”

Suddenly, I heard this. Li Ke's eyes widened. The fox stared at Qin Xuan suspiciously, and subconsciously muttered, "What? Doesn't that mean that my father has ten years to live! ”

"Yes, ten years is not long, and it is impossible for there to be a person in the DPRK who can compare with the eldest grandson Wuji!" Qin Xuan nodded.

"How is it possible, my father has always been in good health. Surely not, sir, are you mistaken? Li Ke is a filial piety, and when he heard that Li Shimin still had ten years to live, he was immediately a little anxious.

"Nothing is impossible. In this world, there are many things that appear under the circumstances of omen, such as being a teacher, being a teacher can become your husband, which is also an indescribable mystery! Qin Xuan thought that he had inexplicably crossed the Tang Dynasty, and he began to sigh.

"That'...... Then, sir, take a good look at Zhi'er and Ke'er! Li Ke pondered for a long time, and finally said the question he most wanted to get the answer to.

Qin Xuan sighed deeply, and then said: "Since you don't give up, I'll talk to you as a teacher, Ke'er, not only will you not ascend the throne and inherit the unification, but you will also make the eldest grandson Wuji jealous because of His Majesty's love, and even his life is in danger, when His Majesty is alive, maybe you can still save your life, but Your Majesty will die a little, Zhi'er will ascend the throne as the emperor, and the eldest grandson Wuji will be even more indispensable in the court, when the time comes, even if you don't have any ideas, it is difficult to guarantee that you will not die because of the suspicion of the eldest grandson Wuji!" ”

"No, even if Zhi'er ascends the throne, he will definitely not persecute me!" Li Ke shook his head fiercely and said firmly.

"As the teacher said just now, in this world, nothing is impossible!" Qin Xuan said directly, paused slightly, and then said: "For the sake of the teacher and your career, I will definitely think about you, I hope to be able to rescue you when the time comes, and this premise should be Zhi'er's accession to the throne!" ”

"Sir, won't you change your life against the sky and let Ke'er ascend the throne, doesn't Mr. believe that Ke'er can benefit the people, become a stepfather, and become a Ming monarch in the Tang Dynasty?" Li Ke blurted out directly.

"I believe for the teacher, but I just believe that the teacher has no way to joke with your life, if you do this, it is gambling, once you lose, you will rush back and let you die, and even make the foundation of the Tang Dynasty shake a little, do that, the teacher is a sinner through the ages, obviously can see the situation clearly, how can the teacher continue to do nonsense?" After Wu Zetian's incident, and even his own imprisonment, Qin Xuan was already convinced that it was impossible for him to change history, and the only thing he hoped to succeed in was to rescue Li Ke when Li Ke was in danger.

Li Ke seemed to have something to say, but unexpectedly, Qin Xuan said directly: "Okay Ke'er, go with the flow, if you hit sometimes, there will naturally be, since there is none, then why should you force it." Looking back and analyzing the situation in the court, Fang Xiang is already old, and the other ministers of the humerus are slowly getting older, and they may slowly withdraw from politics in the near future. ”

"And the eldest grandson Wuji doesn't have so many concerns, he is already a very popular minister, he doesn't have any more ambitions, but for the benefit of the eldest grandson family, he doesn't need to protect himself, for the teacher to say this, do you understand? Now, what you have to do is to do a good job of the prince, don't think so much, after resigning for the teacher, it is also your only hole card, if you can ascend the throne as the emperor, when the time comes, you have to do a lot, the teacher will come out to help you, but now the teacher can't help you, that is harming you, the teacher is waiting, waiting for Zhi'er to ascend the throne, for the teacher to rescue you, this is also the catastrophe of your life, I hope you can be safe! ”

"Now, accompany the teacher to have a good drink!"

Qin Xuan had already said enough, and Qin Xuan also believed that Li Ke would not say these words to outsiders, and if he didn't say it, if he said it, everyone would spurn him for making a fuss about his husband, just because no one believed his words, Qin Xuan was completely relieved.

Master and apprentice. Pushing the cup and changing the lamp, it is also happy, but Li Ke has some worries and can't let go at all. After a while, Li Ke became a little drunk, so he said goodbye to Qin Xuan, and took Li Zhi back to the house and the palace.

When he returned to the palace, Li Ke's mood was a little dull. Li Zhi saw Li Ke's sad face. smiled slightly: "What's the matter, third brother, did it show that you were preached?" ”

Li Ke looked at Li Zhi sideways, did not speak, and shook his head. He closed his eyes and leaned against the backrest of the sedan chair.

Li Zhi saw this. I can't help but feel a little confused. He frowned and asked, "Huh?" Mr. didn't lecture you, why are you sad? ”

Li Ke opened his eyes, stared at Li Zhi, and looked at it for a long time before he spoke: "Zhi'er, if my brother makes a mistake in the future." I'm sorry for you, will you forgive your brother? ”

Li Zhi's eyes rolled for a long time, and said with a smile: "Third brother, in the palace." As long as you are willing to play with me, the other brothers and brothers don't seem to like me, how can I be angry with you, if you really make me angry, just make it clear to me, I will definitely forgive you! ”

Hearing Li Zhi's answer, Li Ke smiled, was a bitter smile, smiled bitterly, then nodded, and said: "Mr. said that there is one thing, only you and I can compete, would you like to compete with your brother?" ”

"Huh? Did you say that, sir? That's good, although you are old, third brother, but Mr. said, some things are not a matter of age, I am not afraid of you, let's see when the time comes, I must be able to win? Li Zhi didn't understand Li Ke's deep meaning, and said that Qin Xuan was going to give some exam questions, and with the courage not to admit defeat, he immediately spoke.

"Okay, since you said it, then my brother has to see if Mr. thinks highly of you, will you disappoint Mr. and lose to the third brother when the time comes!" After Li Ke finished speaking, he paused slightly, and then said: "The third brother also assures you that even if you lose, the third brother will definitely treat you well and will not be angry with you because of this matter!" ”

"It's good, third brother, if you lose, I won't blame you!" Li Zhi smiled and spoke.

As the two brothers spoke, they returned to the palace. They each returned to their own palaces, and when Li Ke returned to his bedroom, Li Shimin's will was passed and he was asked to go to the imperial study. Li Ke didn't know what Li Shimin thought, and when he thought of what Qin Xuan said about Li Shimin still having ten years to live, he was a little worried.

When he came to the imperial study, Li Shimin smiled and said some common things to Li Ke, and then said: "Ke'er, you went to Qin Xuan's house today, but what did Qin Xuan say?" ”

Li Ke was slightly stunned, and said that his whereabouts were being monitored by Li Shimin, and he was even more afraid that there were Li Shimin's people in Qin Xuan's mansion, so he glanced at Li Shimin sideways, and then said: "Father, today Ke'er went to Mr.'s house and talked to Mr. about some gossip!" ”

"Gossip?" Li Shimin was slightly stunned, and then spoke. "Tell me about it!"

"This ......" Li Ke pondered for a moment, but his heart turned over the river, swallowed a mouthful of spit, and said: "Father, it seems that Mr. is a little tired of officialdom and is ready to resign!" ”

Li Shimin nodded slightly, he had already learned the news yesterday, and he did not show a surprised expression, this scene made Li Ke see it, it was a little uncomfortable, Li Ke was even more convinced that Li Shimin had eyeliner in Qin Xuan's mansion, and his heart was even more nervous.

Li Shimin naturally saw Li Ke's nervousness, but Li Shimin didn't know the reason why Li Ke was nervous, and said that Li Ke was a little reluctant because of his deep relationship with Qin Xuan, so he enlightened: "Ke'er, you don't have to worry, Qin Xuan is indeed a talent, and I also like it very much, you tell me everything you two said, maybe I can keep him!" ”

"This ......" Li Ke hesitated a little, and secretly thought about it for a moment before he spoke: "Father really wants to hear it!" ”

Li Shimin has been the emperor for more than ten years, and he has also been the king of Qin for many years, so he naturally has the majesty of a superior, and he can see that Li Ke has something unspeakable, so he immediately said: "But it doesn't matter, I won't blame you, and I won't blame Qin Xuan!" ”

After a long time, Li Ke nodded and said, "Father, it seems to be because of the prince's affairs!" ”

Li Shimin was slightly stunned, and then muttered to himself: "Prince? Didn't I already make a prince? ”

Li Ke suddenly understood that he had misunderstood just now, and now he had already started, if he didn't finish speaking, he would definitely fall out of favor, thinking of this, he said: "Father, what Mr. means is that the crown prince is not suitable for inheriting the unification, if he continues to be an official, maybe what will happen!" ”

"Hmph, this is all an excuse for Qin Xuan's lazy heart!" Li Shimin said sharply, thought for a moment, and then said, "What else did Qin Xuan say?" ”

Li Ke was already trembling at this time, and when the words came out, Li Ke didn't know what the result would be. Li Shimin saw Li Ke hesitating, so he said in a deep voice: "Say!" ”

Seeing Li Shimin's angry eyes, Li Kedang relented and said: "Father, Mr. also said that throughout our princes, only Erchen and Zhi'er may inherit the unification, and he is afraid that it will be difficult to be caught between his sons!" ”

Li Ke's words were completely on behalf of Qin Xuan, after all, the trouble was caused by himself, and he didn't want Qin Xuan to make any mistakes.

After listening to Li Ke's words, Li Shimin hesitated a little, and secretly slandered himself: "This Qin Xuan, I still can't forget it, the original bet, I really don't know where he came from, I will definitely choose a prince among Zhi'er and Ke'er, not to mention that Chengqian is still the prince, just Tai'er, Ke'er, and Zhi'er have some talents!" Could it be that Qin Xuan's physiognomy is really so accurate, I only believed five or six points at the beginning, is it difficult to think about this matter again? ”

When Li Shimin was thinking, he was a little uncomfortable, and what was even more uncomfortable was Li Ke, Li Ke didn't know what Li Shimin was thinking at the moment, and he didn't know the confidence that Qin Xuan came from, so he sat respectfully on the side, like sitting on pins and needles, and his heartbeat slowly accelerated.

After a long time, Li Shimin spoke: "Ke'er, did Qin Xuan tell you that I will neutralize the prince between you and Zhi'er!" ”

Li Ke had no way to retreat at the moment, so he nodded and said: "Mr. didn't say that my father would depose the prince for anything, but he analyzed the situation after the prince was deposed!" ”

"Oh? Listen, I'll see what he thinks! Li Shimin sneered and spoke.

"Yes, Father! What Mr. means, the fourth brother is arrogant, and some of the purpose of doing things is too clear, at this time, he also writes convergence, if the prince is deposed, there will definitely be action, according to his arrogant character, there will definitely be mistakes, and when the time comes, he will lose the power to become the prince! Li Ke said the deep meaning of his chat with Qin Xuan, and the deep meaning he heard, after thinking about it! Of course, at the end, Li Ke also added: "This is what Erchen figured out!" ”

Li Shimin secretly thought about Li Tai's character, and found that Qin Xuan was not wrong, Li Tai was indeed a little arrogant, don't forget to know his son Mo Ruo's father, how could Li Shimin not understand what Li Tai did. With a deep sigh of relief, Li Shimin then asked, "What else?" ”

"Mr. said that after the fourth brother lost power, he was left with Erchen and Zhi'er. And Mr. also said that Zhi'er's hope is greater than that of Erchen! Li Ke said calmly, and found that Li Shimin was not angry, and Li Ke knew that what Lu Dao said just now must coincide with Li Shimin's thoughts!

"Zhi'er hopes are greater?" Li Shimin smiled slightly, and then asked.

"Yes, that's what you say, sir!" Li Ke said. "Mr. said, now that the ministers of the humerus in the court have become older, if there is a matter of seizing the heir, they should not be involved, for the benefit of their respective families, but also for their own reputation, they should be able to protect themselves!"

"Hehe, I didn't expect this Qin Xuan to have some understanding of the affairs of the court!" After a slight pause, Li Shimin continued: "You go on!" ”

"Yes, Father! The gentleman said that except for one person, no one else would help the son, nor would he help the child! Li Ke said.

"Alone?" Li Shimin thought for a moment, and then said: "Is it the eldest grandson Wuji?" ”

Li Ke was slightly stunned and said, "Ah! Father, do you also think it's the eldest grandson's uncle? ”

Li Shimin didn't answer, but asked, "Qin Xuan didn't say the reason?" ”

"Having said that, Mr. said that Uncle Changsun is already a very popular minister, and he has no greater ambitions, and the only thing he thinks about is the interests of the Changsun family, and therefore, he will definitely support Zhi'er!"

Li Shimin was silent, the reason why he was silent was because Qin Xuan slowly closed his eyes, Li Shimin waved his hand, and said casually: "Ke'er, you stand down, I'm a little tired, what you and I are talking about today, we must not let other people know the Tao!" (To be continued......)