When Shen Shi, Xiao Mingche's right elbow rested on the edge of the car window, looking at the moving scenery outside the window, and slowly biting the red robe naphthalene in his hand.

Li Fengming thought he was so weird.

He once said that he ate everything in one taste, and ate just so that he would not starve to death.

Therefore, I always eat casually on weekdays, and I hardly eat any snacks outside of the main meal.

The fruit is not touched much, and if he has to eat it, he will swallow it at most to deal with something.

Today is strange.

The carriage has come out of the mountain behind the school palace and has traveled a long way, but it is just a red robe naphthalene the size of a child's fist, and he has not finished eating it until now.

Every bite is like a posture of careful tasting, which makes Li Fengming confused.

"This red-robed naphthalene, it's delicious?"

Xiao Mingche was still facing out the window, "Hmm." ”

So delicious that his inability to distinguish the five flavors was cured immediately? Li Fengming didn't believe it.

"Well, even if you like it, it's not in vain that I spent the high price of fifteen silver."

Xiao Mingche looked back at her, "You will also be ripped off?" ”

"Have fun. Everyone has bought flowers and fruits, I can't always be empty-handed," Li Fengming rubbed the corners of his inner eyes with his fingertips, and laughed at himself generously, "Thirty silver, it's okay to buy one with participation." ”

Xiao Mingche was stunned, "Bought two?" ”

Li Fengming looked at him, very puzzled by the sudden questioning in his tone and demeanor.

"What do you mean by glaring at me coldly?"

"Where's the other one?" Xiao Mingche stared at her, his peach blossom eyes narrowed slightly.

Li Fengming suddenly realized.

The night before, she said that if she bought flowers and fruits during the gathering, she would give them all to him. Looks like he's taking it to heart.

"I didn't see you being so protective of food before," she chuckled, "I let Xin Wei pretend." If you like it, I'll give it to you when you go back. ”

Anyway, she missed Cen Jiashu's appearance, and she was not in the mood to eat it herself. Fifteen pieces of silver will cause angina pectoris.

"Oh, okay," Xiao Mingche relaxed again and looked out the window again, "You just hurried to the lecture hall and looked for me?" ”

Li Fengming looked at his rare idle posture, and always felt that this person seemed to have flipped his invisible big furry tail again.

I don't really understand what he's happy about.

But she thought that perhaps it was the meeting with people in the lecture hall today that gave him the progress he had hoped for.

Thinking of Hou Yun's radical actions in the debate arena and the impulsive ambition of the eldest princess, Li Fengming couldn't help but tense up again.

"Who are the old and the young in the lecture hall? May I ask? ”

She was embarrassed just now, and she didn't want people to see her tears inexplicably, so she didn't see who those two people were.

And she is not active in communication on weekdays, and she only knows her name for many characters in Yongjing City.

Xiao Mingche, who had finished eating the fruit, was wiping his hands with a towel, and did not answer immediately when he heard the words.

In Li Fengming's opinion, this silence means that Xiao Mingche didn't want her to know about today's incident in the lecture hall.

She herself was carefully raised in fertile soil, and even when she encountered difficulties, she could always get some support to a greater or lesser extent.

So no matter what point she goes, she will have a bargaining chip to fight, and she often survives.

So she saw Xiao Mingche fighting alone and struggling before, and she felt that it was not easy for him, so she always wanted to lend a hand.

These days, she slowly woke up to the fact that Xiao Mingche was too different from her.

Xiao Mingche is a seed that was casually thrown into the cracks of the cliff rocks, and he has been in a desperate situation from the very beginning.

Whether there is backing, whether there is no support, whether there is her help or not, is not so important to him, it is just a difference in difficulty.

He has a set of methods of survival that only he knows.

Li Fengming said in a good voice, "I know, you have your rules, and you don't necessarily need me to talk too much." But this time I'm so worried that I don't want to see you fall into the pit. I'll just say one last time, if you don't think it's right, you should have heard nothing. I promise I won't mind your business again......"

"Leave me alone?" Xiao Mingche interrupted her, stopped wiping his hands, and raised his eyes to look directly at her, "Then who do you want to change to?" ”

"Huh?" Li Fengming watched his expression turn cold, his face was dark, and there was a green ......

"Xiao Mingche, with the suspicious expression on your face, I really don't know how to answer."

Huaiwang Mansion, North Courtyard Study.

The large table was piled high with files and paper.

Looking over from Xiao Mingche's side, Li Fengming, who was sitting across the table, only showed his head and neck.

She didn't move, her eyes were stunned, and she opened her mouth several times, but she stopped talking.

The soft red lips opened and closed silently several times, but in the end they did not make any sound, like a fish that could not spit out bubbles.

Looks a little silly. But it's funny.

Xiao Mingche bit the second high-priced fruit worth fifteen silver, the corners of his lips hooked up a very shallow arc of laughter, and his heart itched inexplicably.

"That's all my hole cards."

Over the years, he had only relied on himself, and later added Zhan Kaiyang's not-so-smart helper.

Those who have no backing to rely on can only use stupid methods, and have no choice.

That's all they've been collecting over the years. It involves almost all the important people in the DPRK and China, and the gate valves of the major families.

But there is no rule, and there is no detail, every time you get a message, you will remember a sentence, fragmented, the sources are varied, and there is no guarantee of truth or falsehood.

I hesitated for a long time, unsure whether I should tell Li Fengming and Pan, because Xiao Mingche knew very well how clumsy and embarrassed he was along the way.

He was afraid that this would be a pitiful joke in the eyes of the former prince of Wei, so he didn't want to talk to her deeply.

But Li Fengming stumbled into his arms today, and that rare impatience made him no longer afraid of being ridiculed and ridiculed by her.

It's just that he accidentally noticed some breezy movements, and he immediately worried about whether he would believe the wrong person and choose the wrong path.

If this is not always to keep him in mind, then what is?

"Laugh as you like. That's how I've always judged people. ”

Xiao Mingche held the fruit in his mouth, and with a little force with one hand, he pushed all the files and papermaking closer to Li Fengming.

"I didn't want to laugh at you," Li Fengming's mind was a little confused, "I just asked you who those two people are in the lecture hall." "Who are you scaring with such a big battle?

"The young one is Lian Zhen. Didn't you see it when you first celebrated the feast? ”

Xiao Mingche suddenly remembered that she had praised Lian Zhen at the palace banquet, and couldn't help but pout secretly.

"I didn't see his face today, I only heard him speak."

Li Fengming can sometimes recognize people by his voice.

For example, today in the debate field, she recognized the woman in green as the eldest princess, because at the wedding ceremony last year, she had heard the eldest princess's blessing in person through the hijab.

But at the palace banquet, Li Fengming had never talked to Lian Zhen and had no impression of his voice, so he couldn't recognize him today.

She pulled out a scroll from the table full of files with the word "smell" on the cover, "What about the older one?" ”

"Wen Zexi."

Although Li Fengming had a prediction of this answer, she was still slightly shocked when she heard Xiao Mingche confirm it in person.

"Wen Yin's father, Wen Zexi, a university scholar."

Li Fengming bowed his head, quickly skimmed through the messy record of the Wen family in his hand, and raised his right hand to give a thumbs up.

"Xiao Mingche, I used to underestimate you."

Wen family has been a scholar for generations, and his reputation is noble. Most of the scholars in the clan only experienced a few years in positions of real power, and finally transferred to the university academy to become the emperor's invisible think tank, and focused on academics, and allocated a stubble of young bachelors to make progress.

People like Wen Zexi are found in courts from all over the world.

has no real power in his hands, he is not easily involved in political disputes, and he does not have to deliberately manage his party henchmen and connections, so his status in the DPRK and China is very contradictory on weekdays.

It feels detached and unremarkable.

However, if the situation between the DPRK and China is greatly shaken, Wen Zexi only needs to clarify his position in a few words, and he can influence the wind direction of the civil and official groups. Because many of them were former students of him or his family. ”

Li Fengming closed the file, looked at Xiao Mingche, and smiled with mixed feelings.

"In the years when the crown prince and King Heng fought to the death, you silently took the Men Lian clan and the scholar Wen clan into the palm of your hand?"

Xiao Mingche shook his head: "In the past, I only had a personal relationship with Lian Zhen himself, and I had no relationship with the Wen family. It was only recently that the two companies decided to make an initial attempt to contact me. ”

In fact, there are more than these two.

Including Fujun Palace, Eldest Princess's Mansion, and Heisei Princess's Mansion......

The large and small forces of all parties began to tentatively approach Xiao Mingche openly and secretly, and they were all recent.

The alliance of the court forces may not always be a strong alliance.

But no one will gamble on the interests and future of the entire family just because of sympathy.

In the past, Xiao Mingche was difficult everywhere, and he had no chips in his hands, even if others were unhappy with him and had the heart to help him, they would worry about his own inability to succeed.

If he didn't hold him firm in the end, he might lose his own family if he wasn't careful, how could a smart person help this kind of favor that no one would be able to do?

Since Xiao Mingche and Li Fengming got married, many things seem to be a hammer in the east and a stick in the west, but they are all seen by people with a heart.

Luoshan was victorious, Xiao Mingche's military exploits were rumored to be known in the streets, but he did not monopolize the scenery, and took the initiative to ask for credit for Chen Chi, a low-level general who had been bloodied by his comrades.

King Heng attacked Lian Zhen's vague military pay accounts in the south, and Xiao Mingche was innocently implicated. He took the punishment to the palace to think about it, and when he was angry with Emperor Qi and allowed Qian Zhaoyi to beat him privately, he did not say anything because he was in a hurry to protect himself.

This gave both the Lian family and the emperor room to maneuver, and after Lian Zhen returned to Beijing, he could calmly defend himself and catch him with his backhand, and the emperor went down the stairs smoothly.

Li Fengming used his strength in the palace, not only held down Qian Zhaoyi, but also helped the queen regain the right to speak in the harem, which was also recorded on Xiao Mingche's head.

After that, it was proposed that the children of the clan should take the post of the capital of the border army, and the status of the children of the clan would be raised as a whole, and all the relevant provinces would benefit; The prince's party in the main battle also took advantage of this to suppress King Heng;

Earlier, he was the first to stand up and clearly and forcefully oppose the "heavy tax on older women", but he successfully mixed in the prince's camp after finishing the matter, did not clash head-on with King Heng, and successfully saved the weak Huaiwang Mansion......

There are many things, big and small, once strung together, in the perception of people with a heart, Xiao Mingche, the king of Huai, is a "advance can be attacked, retreat can be defended; Do not be soft when you have the upper hand, and dare to show weakness when you have the upper hand; Ascend not crazy, fall low and not discouraged".

Everyone was vaguely aware that the seed that was casually thrown by Emperor Qi between the cracks of the cliff back then, when no one was paying attention, was alone against the wind, thunder, frost and snow, and his feet were facing the abyss, not only struggling to find a place, but also quietly growing branches and leaves.

A smart man doesn't wait until he becomes a towering tree, so lately the wind has begun to come to him.

All parties suddenly approached, and they all had their own little calculations in mind. And Xiao Mingche also has it in his heart.

"I haven't completely figured out what to do next," Xiao Mingche took a sip of tea, "I was going to discuss it with you after I made up my mind." ”

If he asks two questions every once in a while, it will appear that he is undecided and indecisive. That's not good.

Many of his words and deeds in front of Li Fengming before were not pleasant, so now he wants to reshape the image in her heart.

This woman has been the prince of the country since she was a child, and she doesn't know if she is a really good-tempered guy.

When he first met, he was jealous and resistant to her, and he did not hide it; Later, many things were done badly.

If she hadn't been gentle and tolerant, they wouldn't be where they are now.

Putting up with him so much, for so long, obeying him all the time, this probably used up all the tenderness she had saved in twenty years.

He also wanted to continue walking with Li Fengming.

Therefore, it is up to him to slowly explore her temper and preferences, and it is best to get used to her being the same as him, without him he will die.

"What do you want? If you want to laugh or not," Li Fengming sighed angrily, "If you wait for you to make up your mind, then what else are you discussing?" When I tell you what I decide, will you do what I say? ”

"Yes."

"Believe you have ghosts. Let's get down to business," Li Fengming smiled disapprehantly, "The eldest princess wants to discuss political power, do you agree with this?" ”

"Half of it." Xiao Mingche is frank.

"Which half?"

"The fact that the women of Daqi have been suppressed since they were actually not good for anyone." In this matter, Xiao Mingche didn't think too much about the vain and grand proposition.

His considerations were practical.

"A woman with ambition and talent has nowhere to show her in her life; The country has time, no matter what aspects, the scope of talent selection starts less than half of that of Xia and Wei. ”

Li Fengming nodded approvingly, "Yes." The princess's entry into the court to discuss politics can indeed raise the status of women. But it can't be done like her. ”

The rise of any group or individual status must first have to pay and undertake.

It is necessary for people to see their contribution, value or potential before they can talk about the premise of power transfer.

"Now that you're sober and insightful, take your time step by step."

Li Fengming was afraid that he would mistakenly believe in the evil of the eldest princess, thinking that issuing some tirades would be deafening and change the world.

Now I'm finally relieved.

"The eldest princess's muddy water, have you ever touched it?"

Xiao Mingche didn't know if he was stained or not.

"I know what she thinks. But I don't know if she will rashly push Hou Yun out today and talk in public. ”

"Hou Yun tossed like this, and his family Zhengding Bofu was afraid that he would be burned. Do you want to save? Li Fengming's mind spun quickly.

"If so, how should we deal with it? If not, what impact will it have on the situation? I couldn't figure it out for a while, and I asked His Royal Highness Li Fengming to give advice. ”

The sunset shines through the window, rippling with a soft halo in his light amber pupils.

Li Fengming picked up the teacup, turned his head and looked at the window lattice, "It's quite well-behaved." ”

For a moment of silence, the breath of the two silently intertwined in the air, wrapped in the midsummer twilight, and there was an indescribable thrilling undercurrent.

This made Li Fengming uncomfortable. So she spoke up again, breaking the strange ambiguity.

"Don't think too far ahead. You say, "Can you use the Prince's Mansion for you?" If so, then saved; If not, you'd better protect yourself and wait and see what happens. ”

To save Zhengdingbofu, Xiao Mingche had to stand up with great fanfare and become the third force in the court as soon as possible.

This is easier said than done. The most important thing is that no one dares to judge success or failure.

"I have a way, but I only have a 50% chance of winning." Li Fengming didn't urge him to make a decision immediately, and was even afraid that he would make a decision immediately.

"You must think clearly, whether the Zhengding Bofu is worth it for you to stand up at this time."

There is a small snack with tea on the corner of the table, which is a multigrain sugar dip that is quite favored by Li Fengming.

Seeing that Xiao Mingche was deep in thought, Li Fengming was idle, so he reached out and took one.

The contemplative man on the other side suddenly came back to his senses, and his long arms stretched out to grab food halfway.

When Li Fengming glared angrily, he immediately took another one and leaned over to feed it to her.

"Xiao Mingche, what's wrong with you today?" She chewed on the sugar stain and yelled at him with a smile and a smile.

Xiao Mingche didn't answer her, but continued her previous words. "I don't know if the Zhengding Bofu can be used by me."

It's hard to decide whether to save or not.

Li Fengming raised his eyelashes and looked at him, "What do you mean?" ”

Xiao Mingche explained seriously, "Even though there are many people who seem to be approaching me right now, I feel that the only person who will stand by my side at any time is you." ”

To this day, the only person who has come to him again and again with a firm attitude is Li Fengming.

In the Dicui Mountain Palace, she came to him in red clothes; Today in the lecture hall of the school palace, she ran to him again.

Until this moment, Xiao Mingche still clearly remembered the moment when he hugged her at the door of the lecture hall, just like the midsummer sun was full of arms.

In the blink of an eye, it seemed that another Xiao Mingche suddenly broke out of the cocoon. He clearly felt that he was completely different from what he had been before.

"Li Fengming," Xiao Mingche's gaze crossed the high dossier and gently brushed her face, "My feelings, right?" ”

Li Fengming's heartbeat seemed to miss a beat.

She quickly staggered her eyes and cleared her throat before answering, "Of course yes." As I have said many times, our interests are interconnected, and we are a natural and destined alliance. Unless you unilaterally turn your face with me. ”

Xiao Mingche looked at her awkward look and couldn't help but smile, "Don't worry, I won't turn my face with you." After all, it is the allies who get your fruit. ”

She bought two fruits this day, and gave them all. No one else had it, only gave it to him.

"Wrong, the alliance and the fruit are two different things," Li Fengming's cheeks were inexplicably hot, "You have to look good to get my fruit." ”

Xiao Mingche didn't hold back this time, and the corners of his lips raised, "Hey, isn't it superficial to judge people by their appearance?" ”

"I'm such a superficial person. You have the ability to bite me! Li Fengming sighed lightly.

Xiao Mingche bit the sugar dip and looked at her slowly, "Why don't you come?" ”

"Why should I come?" Li Fengming was stunned.

"Oh." Xiao Mingche patted the crumbs on his hands and got up to walk around the table.

Li Fengming straightened his waist for a moment, and his back pressed against the back of the chair, "What are you doing when you suddenly came over?!" ”

"Bite you."

When the princess gives orders, she will obey them. Look, His Royal Highness King Huai is so docile and well-behaved today.

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