Zhou An always prepares for the worst!

Although he told the empress that that kind of situation would never happen, it was just to appease the empress, and her pressure was already big enough that she didn't need to be greater.

The most important step in Zhou An's plan, Zhou An naturally thought about it, what if Wu Xukuan didn't come to mourn Kang Longji? Although he will make many arrangements to urge Wu Xukuan to come, what if he really doesn't come?

He had to prepare for that.

If the capital is in chaos, the imperial court will be torn apart, no matter whether Wu Xukuan lives or dies, the imperial court must be rebuilt, and to rebuild the imperial court, you need people, you need people who are capable enough and influential enough!

Someone is needed to support the Empress!

The more people like that, the better!

The old ministers who have been sent to Shi, they are all very valuable resources, especially Jia Linbo, he has served as the secretary of the ministry, it is no exaggeration to say that his protégés are all over the world! Although he has been retired for many years, his influence is not as good as before, and many of his protégés are now Wu Xukuan's people.

But it cannot be denied that his influence is still huge.

It can even be said that his influence is in the top five among those old ministers who have retired.

Zhou An needs him.

In fact, even if the empress won very simply, the traitorous party that was exterminated, there was no chaos in the Qianjing City, the empress did not flee, the imperial court also needed to be rebuilt, and a large number of courtiers were purged, so people needed to fill it.

Jia Linbo is a very suitable person, even if he makes a comeback, he won't be able to do it for a few years, it doesn't matter.

Zhou An only needs him to stand up in the most turbulent time and help the empress stabilize the situation, it is enough!

And now, Zhou An has been promised by Jia Linbo.

He'll stand up!

This will affect the thoughts of many old ministers.

If Jia Linbo can make a comeback at a critical moment, he can lead many people.

For the empress's side, the role can be said to be extremely positive.

In fact, Zhou An did this, and there was another role.

That is to stimulate Wu Xukuan.

Zhou An and Jia Linbo talked today, Wu Xukuan can't know the details, but he will definitely know the result, after all, many old ministers of Zhishi are on Wu Xukuan's side, and some are also Wu Xukuan's people because they are afraid of Wu Xukuan.

As long as Jia Linbo told his three or five friends about it, Wu Xukuan would know.

Zhou An just wanted Wu Xukuan to know what he was doing.

Don't carry people!

He wants to stimulate Wu Xukuan, to make Wu Xukuan feel threatened in this regard, which may increase the possibility of Wu Xukuan coming to mourn Kang Longji, and it is also an attitude for him to come over in person, and for other mourners, this is an intimidation.

Moreover, this will also increase the possibility of Wu Xukuan killing Zhou An!

Because Zhou An was the executor of the plan, he took advantage of the opportunity for the old ministers to come to mourn and contact those old ministers.

This sense of threat is what Zhou An brought to Wu Xukuan!

Zhou An really wants to be assassinated by Wu Xukuan!

I want it so much!

He will definitely let Wu Xukuan come and go.

……

Since Jia Linbo and others came to mourn Kang Longji, the guests who came to mourn began to come in an endless stream, some came in groups, some came alone, and some came with their children and grandchildren.

Many important ministers who have already paid tribute to the government have come.

It is rare for a eunuch to die and trigger such a large-scale condolence.

Kanglongji can afford it!

Excluding other factors, let's just say that Kang Longji's age is worthy of their condolences.

He is the mascot of Dongqian, a super old birthday star!

He's too senior!

You must know that in the local area, there are long-lived old people, which represents long-term peace and stability, prosperity and stability, which can be counted as political achievements.

In many places, if a centenarian dies, the magistrate will personally go to mourn, offer incense, and write a memorial in person.

And Kang Longji, he is not only old, he has really paid too much for Dongqian in his life.

Even Jia Linbo can let go of his prejudices against Kang Longji, let alone others.

From the time Jia Linbo and others came, until nightfall, there were about forty or fifty people, and among them, there were three who were chased out by Zhou An and stopped talking, and the three people seemed to be very few, but there were many people they could represent.

Late at night.

The Mansion of Hyunkook is temporarily closed.

Tomorrow we will open the door to receive the guests who come to mourn, and people always have to rest.

Backyard, main house.

The candlelight is dim.

Zhou An had just taken a shower, and was lying on the bed in white men's clothes, looking like he didn't want to move. On this day, he spent most of his time kneeling, which can be said to be very tormenting, although Zhou An is in the consummation realm of external cultivation, and his body is strong, but it is also true that he is tired.

At the other end of the room, behind the screen, there was the sound of running water.

Not long after.

The sound of the water stopped, and there was another rustling sound.

Bai Xiaokui, who was dressed in obscene clothes and covered with thin veil, walked out from behind the screen, she was going to live with Zhou An tonight, and it was not a big problem for her to live in the palace when she was in the palace, disguised as a palace maid, and when she left the Qianli Palace, it was impossible for others to know what her situation was.

But now outside, Bai Xiaokui is disguised as Zhou An's cronies and little eunuchs.

It would be very strange if she was to arrange a room alone, after all, so many people lived in the Xianguo Mansion at once, and the room was very tight, and it was not enough at all.

Although the Tiance Army guarding the Xianguo Mansion is loyal, it does not mean that they will not gossip, and it will not be good if they have no intention of revealing any news.

Zhou An didn't believe in Tiance Army, but believed in Wu Xu's ability to have wide ears and eyes! So be very cautious!

And it is also inappropriate to let Bai Xiaokui live in the same room with other eunuchs.

Regardless of whether Zhou An has an opinion, Bai Xiaokui must have an opinion.

And Zhou An also has opinions.

So, that's all there is to it.

When the fragrant wind came, Bai Xiaokui sat sideways on the edge of the bed, glanced at Zhou An who was lying on his side, and then took the initiative to reach out and beat Zhou An's legs, and said, "Son, you're tired." ”

"Hmm......" Zhou An replied with a nasal voice, tilted his head to look at Bai Xiaokui, and smiled: "It's hard for you to be tired." Zhou An cares a lot about Bai Xiaokui's feelings, of course, there is a reason for this.

Speaking of which, as long as it is a eunuch in the palace, it is not a big problem to wear linen and filial piety to Kang Longji, especially some old eunuchs, as well as those like Zhou An, who are very close to Kang Longji.

But Bai Xiaokui is different.

She is from the rivers and lakes, she has nothing to do with Kang Longji, she has nothing to do with it, let her wear filial piety for Kang Longji, Zhou An has to consider her thoughts! Today, like Zhou An, she wants to bow to the guests who mourn Kang Longji, and the people she has bowed to for more than 20 years may not be as many as they have in a day today.

Zhou An even had a feeling that he had wronged her.

"Xiaokui is not hard, it is Xiaokui's blessing to be able to do such a big thing with his son." Bai Xiaokui said while beating Zhou An's legs.

Let her say that.

Is it so well-behaved?

Zhou An felt that Bai Xiaokui was a little different, and he didn't know that he had been influenced by the Holy Mother of the Pure Land these days.

******

It was already three watches, and the entire Qianjing City fell silent.

The Wuwen Marquis Mansion is brightly lit.

In the lobby, everyone sat around a table, seemingly casual, but the atmosphere was very solemn.

Wu Xukuan sat on the throne, and the other six people were all his most important confidants and ministers in the court.

It's been a long time.

“…… At noon tomorrow, the Chuanhe army can return to the outside of the city......"

Squeak.

The door suddenly opened, and a small servant entered the room with his head down, came to Wu Xukuan's side, and handed Wu Xukuan a folded secret letter.

Wu Xukuan raised his hand and signaled, asking the others not to speak yet.

Everyone else looked at Wu Xukuan.

Wu Xukuan opened the secret letter, glanced at it, and his eyes became sharp.

"Ge Lao......" someone on the side asked.

"Zhou An began to contact the important ministers, Jia Linbo, that old guy, has agreed to help him ......" Wu Xukuan raised his head and said, although his tone was flat, a frightening killing intent flashed in his eyes.