Yuan Zhang, a talented man who became famous as a young man, has been in the field when he was young, and after returning to Beijing, he rose all the way and sat on the position of prime minister.

Chi Yun still remembered that when she was in the Boundless Sea Pavilion, Yuan Zhang had not yet returned to Beijing, and the prince once said such a thing to her.

"Yuan Zhang is very smart, but he is a little slippery, and his father intends to let him have more experience in foreign office."

Yu Chonghua smiled at the time: "What kind of name is Lord Yuan, and it will become a slippery head in your mouth?" ”

The prince waved his hand: "You don't know, Yuan Zhang, a concubine, was born as a concubine, and was trained by his mother when he was young, so he developed a wise and self-protective temperament." If he is just a high-ranking official, this is naturally an advantage, but this will inevitably disappoint his talent. An important minister who can entrust the country sometimes has to face difficulties, which is precisely the lonely courage he lacks. ”

Yu Chonghua praised: "I see, Your Majesty is really like a torch. ”

Later, she became Chi Yun, although she had a little involvement with the Yuan Mansion, she never thought of catching up with this Yuan Xiangye.

It's really that the first emperor died early, this Yuan Xiangye returned to Beijing before he had enough experience, with his ability to seek good fortune and avoid evil, what if he was considered a scourge and overturned the car with a push?

Unexpectedly, she didn't plan to provoke, but this Yuan Xiangye found it by herself.

What exactly does he want to talk about?

In the pavilion next to the second gate, Yuan Zhang sat down and instructed his daughter-in-law: "The apricot blossoms are blooming well over there, you go and break a few branches, and go back to the study." ”

It's trying to get her out of the way.

Ji Wenhui agreed, leaving a mother-in-law far away to listen to the letter and avoided it herself.

There were only two people left in the pavilion, Yuan Zhang dialed the teacup and glanced at Chi Yun: "I heard that the eldest princess has been living in a private house recently, when will she return to Chaofang Palace?" ”

Chi Yun looked surprised: "It turns out that Xiangye and my stepmother have such a good relationship?" It's not ours, and we didn't even say a word when we moved. ”

Yuan Xiangye was silent for a moment.

The eldest princess is a widow, why does this friendship sound so strange? Is it sarcastic that he is inquiring nonsense?

He glanced at Chi Yun again, but saw that her face was full of sincerity, not like there was something in her words.

Are you too careful?

Yuan Zhang quickly explained: "I just remembered to ask the last question." ”

"That's it!" Chi Yun replied with a smile, "What kind of character my stepmother has, I must have heard of it a little." Her old man is the most casual, and she only moved to a private house at this time, and the novelty has not passed, and she will probably go back when she gets tired of living there one day. ”

Yuan Zhang bowed his head lightly, and asked again: "What about Concubine Beixiang?" I don't know if you have any plans to leave Beijing? ”

Ji Yun's eyes became strange, and he asked rhetorically: "Xiangye...... Do you also have a relationship with my mother? I've never heard of this, and I thought that my mother had been away from Beijing for many years and didn't know anyone! ”

Yuan Zhang was stunned, and an embarrassed look appeared on his face.

Concubine Beixiang is also a widow!

He had nothing to do but inquire about the widowed woman, and after inquiring about one after another, it sounded too improper. Let people know, and think that they have some special hobbies.

"No, the old man just asked." Yuan Xiangye tried to defend himself.

Chi Yun looked aware: "Yes, you don't mean anything else." ”

Yuan Zhang: "......"

I wanted to ask a few words, but when it came to this, Yuan Xiangye could only say it clearly, so as not to make people suspect that he was not a serious person.

"The old man just thought that the concubine should go back." Yuan Zhang said slowly, "Concubine Aiko, I can't bear to leave Lord Lou alone in Beijing, and there is no one to take care of the marriage, which is understandable." However, Lord Lou is now married, and the spring is blooming, and the road to Beixiang is smooth, and the concubine can start with confidence. ”

This sounds a bit serious.

Ji Yun glanced at him and didn't speak.

Yuan Zhang continued: "Speaking of which, it is really unexpected that King Beixiang came to Beijing this time to confront Lord Lou in the court. Lou Daren felt that King Chen Beixiang was suspected of killing his father, and every word was touching. And King Beixiang in turn accused Lord Lou, but he was also full of indignation and reasonable. Both sides are sincere, so people don't know who to trust. In the past three months, the old man has heard many arguments, and some people even think that their brother is telling the truth, but he has been fooled......"

He paused and looked over: "Mrs. Lou, what is your opinion?" ”

Chi Yun smiled: "Look at what Xiangye said, what opinion can I have?" Since she is a wife, she naturally believes in her husband. Whatever he says, he is. ”

Yuan Xiangye, who didn't find out when he wanted to find out, was still tricked: "......"

What kind of wife did Lou Si marry? In a few words, I said that I was empty-hearted, if I could go to the court, I would be able to pay it back? It's a woman, otherwise there will be another person who fights in the future.

After a while, Ji Wenhui turned around, Yuan Zhang got up, told his daughter-in-law to send her out of the house, and went back to the house.

Besides, he was afraid that his bottom would be leaked.

Ji Wenhui wondered: "What's wrong with my father-in-law?" It looks like it hurts. ”

Chi Yun smiled: "Maybe there is something to worry about!" When the prime minister, there are all kinds of opportunities, which we can understand. ”

Ji Wenhui thought about it, so she didn't say anything more and sent her out of the house.

Chi Yun went back to his house, waited for Lou Yan to come back, told him about it, and asked him, "What does Yuan Xiangye mean by this?" Knock us? ”

Lou Yan said: "Sure enough, he is a smart person praised by the first emperor, and he can see it." ”

First ask the eldest princess when she will return to Chaofang Palace, which is to suspect the purpose of her moving out.

mentioned Concubine Beixiang again, urging her to go back to Beixiang, which means that it is not appropriate to stay.

Finally, when it came to the court rivalry between the Knowles brothers, he said that he had understood that Lou Yi entered Beijing in order to clear the stigma on Lou Yan and lead the suspicions to others.

"Is he a reminder, or a warning?"

Lou Yan thought for a while: "It's both!" ”

Chi Yun pondered: "This matter is a bit strange, Yuan Xiang has always been alone, how could he suddenly interfere in our affairs?" He's not afraid of getting into trouble? ”

Lou Yan smiled: "It shouldn't be a bad thing. If he were hostile, he would not have said these things to us. ”

Chi Yun nodded, relieved himself to leave this matter to him to deal with, and stared at King Kang's mansion by himself.

Lou Yan held the dark line of the Beixiang Palace, and Chi Yun had sent a message to Liu Sisi earlier, using his intelligence network.

The two became close, and Lou Yan called Mr. Zhao and asked him to listen to Chi Yun directly, without going through him.

Lou Yan was busy with official business, so Chi Yun simply took over the intelligence network and found something to do for himself.

After another half a month, Mr. Zhao came to report: "There is movement in King Kang's mansion, and the princess took the little county lord to accompany Mrs. Wu to the Guangming Temple to worship the Buddha." ”

The princess of King Kang is surnamed Wu, and this Mrs. Wu is her biological mother.

Chi Yun asked, "What about the prince of King Kang?" What's unexpected these days? ”

Mr. Zhao replied: "I don't see it, but the guards of King Kang's Mansion are more stringent, and there must still be suspicions of thieves." ”

Chi Yun nodded and went to the eldest lady: "Madam, let's go to the Guangming Temple to offer incense?" ”

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