Qixi was entrusted by the concubine and went to the East Palace.

At this time, the prince had not yet returned from the next dynasty, Qixi took a turn around the East Palace at will, and the people who came and went in the East Palace were only some good-faced eunuchs and palace maids, and did not see superfluous idle people. These people all recognized Qixi as a cronie of the concubine's mother, and they all bowed their heads and saluted him when they saw him.

He walked to the Chongren Temple.

The door of the Chongren Hall was not closed, and Qixi could see the main hall when he stood outside, with tables and chairs inside, plaques and calligraphy and paintings, and there seemed to be nothing unusual.

Qixi looked into the side hall, and in broad daylight, the doors of the side hall were closed.

At this time, a little palace maid walked out of the Chongren Palace, and Qixi could tell from the green appearance on her face that she had just entered the palace for only two or three years, and I am afraid that she did not know much about those complicated schemes.

Qixi stopped her and said with a gentle smile on her face: "This girl, I don't know why the door is closed in the side hall of Chongren Palace?" ”

The little palace maid didn't recognize him, with a little suspicion on her face, she looked him up and down, and saw that he was wearing the clothes of the chief steward, and was a little surprised, and hurriedly saluted sideways.

Qixi said: "Our family is Xue Qixi, the head of Penglai Hall in Daming Palace, who came here on the order of the noble concubine Niangniang, and waited for His Royal Highness the Prince. ”

The little palace maid settled down and said, "Go back to Manager Xue, the side hall is ...... It seems that the gentlemen who have been invited by His Highness from outside have lived there, and I think they haven't gotten up yet. His Royal Highness is going to the court in the day, and he will allow them not to greet him in the morning. After speaking, he was a little uncertain, and said: "The slave and maid are also guessing, and the slave and maid are just sprinkling and sweeping outside." ”

Qixi smiled and nodded: "Okay, you go and get busy with yours, our family is just asking." ”

Those doormen heard that they often practiced behind closed doors in the Chongren Hall at night, presumably during the day to sleep and recuperate. From this point of view, Li Heng's dissenting heart is probably confirmed.

It was not until the afternoon that Li Heng came back from the court, and as soon as he came back, he went straight to the Chongren Palace, and when he saw Xue Qixi sitting in the main hall, he was taken aback, and asked, "What kind of wind blew Xue Gonggong over?" But is there something wrong with my mother? ”

Qixi got up and saluted: "It was the mother who sent Qixi over." He looked around, "Your Highness, take a step to speak." ”

Li Heng led Qixi to the inner hall, retreated everyone, and when only the two of them were left in the house, Qixi spoke leisurely: "Your Highness's doorman, he sleeps behind closed doors during the day, but he is idle. ”

Li Heng's face was a little unnatural, and he said, "This ...... The main hall also thought that they all had some knowledge and skills, so they indulged some. After all, they are not courtiers, so there is no need to ask them to get up at what time to say hello......"

Qixi still lowered his head, not knowing what he was thinking: "I don't know what kind of knowledge and skills these disciples raised by His Highness have?" ”

Li Heng seemed to have thought of the answer to this question a long time ago, and replied: "Where is there any real ability, but the palace likes to watch some juggling recently, thinking about preparing a few new shows, and can perform for Your Majesty at the New Year's banquet." ”

Qixi had a smile on his face: "The juggling trained by His Highness, is it intended to perform assassination, or to perform secret guards?" ”

Li Heng was startled, and subconsciously looked around, and then he took a deep seat: "Grandpa Xue doesn't want to talk nonsense......"

"Nonsense?" Qixi smiled, "Your Highness, Niangniang sent Qixi here today for this matter." ”

"What did you say?" Li Heng stepped forward and grabbed Qixi's arm and exclaimed, "Does Mother already know about this?" No, no, it can't be ......"

Qixi just stood still, letting him scratch his ears and cheeks in a hurry. After a while, Fang said: "Why should His Royal Highness the Crown Prince be in a hurry? If Niangniang wants to stop His Royal Highness, isn't the Guo family's power enough to take down the dozens of people in the East Palace and the hundreds of secret guards outside? ”

Li Heng was stunned: "What does Gonggong Xue mean...... Doesn't Mother want to ...... now?"

Qixi didn't answer, but diverted the topic and said, "How much manpower, material and financial resources can Your Highness use at this time?" The foundation of the East Palace, I'm afraid that Niangniang can be uprooted casually. Don't forget, Guo family ......"

He didn't say any more.

The Guo family?

The power of the Guo family, starting from Ziyi Gong, has accumulated for decades, and it is naturally far from being comparable to him as a hairy boy who has only been a prince for several years. Although His Majesty favors his mother, he still suppresses the power of the Guo family to some extent, which he can also see.

If he can do this, it will not be harmful to his mother, especially the Guo family, and he can even give more to the Guo family.

If you can get the support of your third uncle......

Originally, he had been a little uneasy in his heart, after all, his ability was limited, and the second brother did not have much power in his hands, so it seemed that the odds of winning were not great. Not to mention the military department and the Shence army, it is not easy to deal with the guards around His Majesty alone.

But if you can add the Guo family...... Li Heng suddenly felt a little bit of the moon opening up. But he still wondered, how could his mother acquiesce to this?

Seven Hi had been staring at his face, not missing a single subtle expression of his. At this time, Qixi showed a meaningful smile: "Your Highness, the noble concubine has a deep affection for Your Majesty, but in this life, Guo Yuma is loyal to only your mother......"

"What does the third uncle mean?"

Qixi lowered his head and made a deep gesture: "Qixi ...... Retirement. ”

If the third uncle meant it, why did he do it?

Li Heng suddenly remembered the last draft girl. At that time, the ministers asked for advice to persuade His Majesty to recruit concubines, but His Majesty did not speak at that time. It took several days to approve those excerpts, and I didn't agree, but I didn't refuse, but I just changed it to choose a concubine for the crown prince.

So His Majesty took several days to approve it, is it because of what his mother said that made His Majesty change his mind?

And His Majesty chose a concubine for him, which means that it is the same for the prince to have children, but this is based on the premise that he is always the prince. If he loses this time, then this premise will no longer be valid, even if His Majesty will not be angry with his mother, the matter of choosing a concubine should be a certainty.

His Majesty is in the prime of life, and his mother is already considered old and decrepit. For a mother, the best solution is to simply imprison her father by her side, and no longer need to take a concubine, isn't it?

He thought about the last few words of Qixi again, and seemed to understand something.

The third uncle can support him, or in other words, under certain circumstances, the Guo family must choose to support him, otherwise they may face destruction.

And his mother, it is impossible to support him on the surface, because she is still His Majesty's concubine, if His Majesty knows, it will definitely hinder the relationship between the two. But in private, since his mother didn't directly call him to reprimand, maybe ......

When Qixi returned to Penglai Palace, the sun had already set in the west. Nianyun heard his voice, so he said to Fennel, who was sitting next to him doing needlework: "Fennel, it seems that the tea is almost finished, you go to the Shangshi Bureau to get some." ”

Fennel went out, and Qixi's tall and thin figure arrived at the door: "Niangniang." ”

There was no one else in the hall at this time, and Nianyun was a little anxious, "Qixi, you went to the East Palace, how about it?" ”

Her eyes were very anxious, the makeup powder on her face was falling off a little, and she was probably not in the mood to take care of her makeup. The one in the East Palace was her only son, and she regarded him as a treasure.

Qixi lowered his eyes slightly: "Qixi has revealed the meaning of Niangniang to His Royal Highness. ”

"That'...... So what did he say? ”

Qixi shook his head: "Qixi doesn't know, His Highness only said that he already knew what Niangniang meant, and Qixi didn't dare to speculate." ”

"You ......" Nian Yun couldn't believe it, or didn't want to believe it, "Qixi, did you really tell him what Bengong meant?" How could he not say anything, how could he ......"

Qixi lowered his head, and his voice was not at all wavering, "Yes." ”

Nian Yun sat down in the big chair covered with a bear skin and let out a long sigh.

It would be nice if Ning'er was still here, with Ning'er, probably there wouldn't be today's incident. She doesn't have to worry about Heng'er, she doesn't need Heng'er to take on any responsibilities, he can live the life he wants and marry the woman he likes.

But her Ning'er won't come back, and even her Heng'er, if she is not careful, may also lose her ......

Liufu's long voice came from outside: "The emperor has arrived-"

Nianyun jumped up in shock, and hurriedly gathered his clothes and was about to run out to greet him, but just when he ran to the door, Li Chun had already come in from outside, and he almost bumped into his arms.

Li Chun held her, "What's the matter, Nianyun, you're so depressed today?" ”

"No, no." She hurriedly covered it up and tried to squeeze out a smile, "Why did Your Majesty come over?" ”

As soon as she finished asking, she immediately understood that she was asking a nonsense question. Your Majesty rests in Penglai Hall for six or seven of the ten days, and dinner is often in Penglai Palace, so what's so strange about coming here?

Fortunately, His Majesty did not bother with her, but turned his head to Qixi and said: "Qixi, Liufu, you go down first, I have something to say to the concubine." ”

There were only two people left in the room, she and Li Chun, Nian Yun took a deep breath and raised her head, "What's the matter with Your Majesty, such a serious concubine?" ”

Li Chun's brows tightened, and he pulled her to sit down, "Nianyun, there are some words, I say it, don't be too careful......"

Nian Yun looked at him in a daze, and even forgot to blink his eyes for a while. He said it so solemnly that her heart became more and more uneasy.

Li Chun pondered for a moment, and then slowly spoke: "Heng'er's East Palace, there seem to be some inappropriate movements......

Nian Yun's eyes widened suddenly, her surprise was not feigned, but when these words came out of His Majesty's mouth, her heart was slightly put back. His Majesty chose to be honest with her, which is better than a direct action.

"Your Majesty means ......"

Li Chun snorted coldly, "I see that Heng'er's heart is getting bigger and bigger, can't this crown prince position satisfy him anymore?" ”

"Your Majesty, Heng'er ...... him" Nianyun was a little anxious for a while, and her motherly heart was fully revealed, "Heng'er is not a person who doesn't know what to do, I think there is someone behind him who is ...... it"

Li Chun paced a few steps around the room, "I think the same way. Heng'er, this child, although he has mediocre talents, has never looked like an ambitious person. This time, I think that on the one hand, it is to disrupt his marriage and have a grudge, and on the other hand, it is ...... I'm afraid that there is really someone behind it. ”