Mo Wen was seriously injured and had to recuperate, Yi Xiangxiang and the others could only live in the Seven Princes' Mansion.

It is also said that feng shui takes turns, before she hid Zhao Ziqian in her Yongle Residence, and now it has become Zhao Ziqian who hid her in Qian'an Courtyard, but it is really a matter of coming and going. But it's okay to do this, everyone settles each other's personal debts, and it will be easier in the future.

Of course, Yi Xiangxiang didn't realize that she and Zhao Ziqian had already been in a bad relationship.

The news that the two princes' mansions had been assassinated overnight became known the next morning, and the security of Kyoto instantly became more rigorous. The Holy Emperor was even more angry, and the ministers also said that the majesty of the Heavenly House should not be offended, and ordered that all the institutions in Kyoto must work together to seize the head of the assassin and show it to the public. Yi Xiangxiang always felt that his neck was a little cold this morning.

At this time, Yi Xiangxiang sat in the main hall of the Qian'an Courtyard, admiring the surrounding ornaments and calligraphy and paintings. It was a little dark last night, but I didn't notice that the room was very elegantly furnished, and none of the decorations were ordinary. I didn't expect this Zhao Ziqian to look like a very unsympathetic person, and he was quite emotional. Yi Xiangxiang thought so.

She sat on top of Erlang's legs, and next to her sat the unsmiling Zhao Ziqian, who had just returned from the morning court, and it was he who conveyed the news that the Holy Majesty had ordered the assassin to be caught, which made Yi Xiangxiang feel panicked.

"Don't worry, they won't find it." Zhao Ziqian comforted Yi Xiangxiang and said.

Yi Xiangxiang naturally knew that no one would search the Seventh Prince's Mansion, firstly, Zhao Ziqianming was one of the victims on the surface, and secondly, even if he was not a victim, no one dared to search the mansion of His Royal Highness the Jade-faced Shura. However, being a thief is inevitably weak-hearted, and Yi Xiangxiang only feels uncomfortable because she is a little weak-hearted.

"What am I afraid of, if it is found out, I will say that you are the mastermind!" Yi Xiangxiang smiled treacherously.

Although this is a joke, Kang Rui and the others, who are sitting at the next head, are still very embarrassed when they hear this.

Tan Pengtao took advantage of this gap to open his mouth and said: "This is a pen book of records, which is full of the specific matters of the second prince's sale of officials. The time, place, people, and coins are all marked. ”

Early this morning, Tan Pengtao, accompanied by Glimps, went back to his thatched house and retrieved the evidence he had recorded the second prince's betrayal of office, which was this thick booklet.

He stood up, swaying from side to side, not knowing who to hand the booklet. It stands to reason that the person at the scene belongs to Zhao Ziqian's identity is the most noble, but from beginning to end, Yi Xiangxiang is in charge of this matter, and Tan Pengtao was a little hesitant for a while.

Yi Xiangxiang felt that Tan Pengtao was simply an elm head, no wonder he was only a seventh-grade official after being mixed in the officialdom for so long, and he was dismissed. Although he was deposed because of the Mo family, he himself is also a master who doesn't know how to talk to people. In this situation like now, anyone who is sensible should please Zhao Ziqian, so as to gain some favor and help in the future! He's fine, hesitant!

Zhao Ziqian felt that Tan Pengtao's personality was worthy of admiration, and he didn't mind the other party's rudeness, but beckoned him to give him the booklet, and then handed it to Yi Xiangxiang himself.

Yi Xiangxiang would not be polite to Zhao Ziqian, in fact, she was not polite to anyone. Since Zhao Ziqian gave it to her first, she naturally took it.

Yi Xiangxiang nodded frequently in this booklet, not only appreciating Tan Pengtao's clear organization, but also making her praise the second prince Zhao Ziyu for being a talent.

"One-third of the officials in this ministry are Zhao Ziyu's people, no wonder he is so handy at selling officials!" Yi Xiangxiang looked at the booklet in her hand and sighed, and after reading it, she handed the booklet to Zhao Ziqian, who was sitting next to her.

Zhao Ziqian took the booklet and opened it to read, isn't it, even the secretary of the ministry has already been bought by his second brother, and he has made a lot of windfalls by selling officials.

"A bunch of dog stuff!" Kang Rui took the booklet from Zhao Ziqian's hand, and after reading it, he no longer cared that swearing would insult Sven, so he scolded loudly.

A few days ago, Kang Ling told him that the pomp of the daughter of the official department was very large, and she even carried it home in a dozen to buy jewelry. At that time, he still felt that a Shangshu Mansion had a big row of their Hou Mansion family, thinking that his sister was coquettish and asking for things, so he specially reminded his mother to let her prepare more rouge jewelry for her sister.

Where did he think that the row of Shangshu Mansion might really be bigger than his Hou Mansion.

After everyone present finished circulating, Yi Xiangxiang smiled and said:

"If this is poked out, the court will have to replace at least one-third of the officials! Some of them are those who sell official positions, and some of them are those who buy official positions, and they will all be removed. Eh, there will be a big upheaval in the officialdom of this court. She paused when she said this, and then continued: "Actually, whether Mo Wen or Tan Pengtao go forward to file a complaint, the Holy Lord may suppress this matter, and then slowly replace the people on the list!" In this way, for the sake of being beautiful on the bright side, Zhao Ziyu may not be punished much. ”

The Holy One will be furious because of this booklet, because he is most disgusted by the act of selling official positions to enrich himself. But the people involved are too wide, but he will let him deal with the matter slowly for the sake of face. This case of selling officials is big, because it is too big, but it is suitable for solving it secretly.

After all, Tan Pengtao had been mixed in the officialdom, so he naturally knew the meaning of Yi Xiangxiang's words, so he frowned and asked, "Then what should I do?" ”

If you can't deal with this matter publicly, you will definitely not be able to hurt the second prince. At most, let him be disgusted by the saint for a while, and after he behaves well, he can still be favored by the saint again. After all, in the eyes of the world, he has no shortcomings as the second prince.

"Just find someone who has weight and makes a big deal out of it!" Yi Xiangxiang pondered for a while and said.

As long as someone makes a big fuss about it, and the trouble can't be suppressed, the saint must deal with Zhao Ziyu to give an explanation to the broad masses of the people. The law is greater than affection, and the saint cherishes face, so he will definitely not favor his son, so Zhao Ziyu will have to peel off his skin at that time.

Zhao Ziqian didn't hesitate when he heard this, he just heard him say: "This matter is not difficult, as long as this palace presents this evidence in front of hundreds of civil and military officials in the early dynasty, my father will no longer be able to suppress it!" ”

He is the current Royal Highness of the Seventh Prince, and he has already participated in the early dynasties, so he does not need to wait for reports to be reported at all levels like Tan Pengtao and others.

The booklet turned around and passed to Yi Xiangxiang again, only to see her holding the booklet and clapping her hands gently, then shaking her head and saying: "It's not appropriate, if you participate in Zhao Ziyu, if you say that it sounds good, it is righteous to kill relatives, and if it is ugly, it is to deal with your own brothers." Moreover, raising this matter in the early court somewhat means that the Holy One must do it in a big way. The saint has been high for a long time, and if you force him, he will eventually dislike it. ”

The Holy One is used to giving orders directly, and he never likes others to disobey his orders, so he doesn't want to be persecuted! Otherwise, it would not have been given to people as side concubines just because the Lin family ran for election. It's obvious, you're running, aren't you? I will fulfill you, become a concubine! Yi Xiangxiang thinks that the saints of all dynasties and dynasties are the most famous people in the world!

Xiong Wei was a short-tempered person, and when he heard this, he vigorously hammered up the table, and his thick voice made him particularly angry: "This can't do it, it won't work!" There is no other way to cure him? ”

He just flipped through the booklet, and when he saw that there were still people selling their sons and daughters in order to buy a petty official position, he was really angry! And there is such a good opportunity to frustrate the second prince, if he can't do it, he will really die.

"There is a man more suitable than your Highness!" Yi Xiangxiang suddenly had a flash of inspiration, and then said to Xiong Wei with a smile.

"Who is it?" Xiong Wei hurriedly asked.

Yi Xiangxiang didn't sell Guan Zi either, but smiled his name: "Fourth prince, Zhao Zixiu!" ”

Her words set off a wave of suspicion among those present, since the Seventh Highness is not suitable, why is the Fourth Highness suitable? This is a common question they have at the moment.

Kang Rui calmed down, and then said directly: "If our Royal Highness is not suitable for this head, the fourth prince should also be able to think of the pros and cons, and he will definitely not come out of this." ”

Who is Zhao Zixiu, Kang Rui knows better than Yi Xiangxiang, and he will never do anything unfavorable to him.

"Actually, there are still some differences, Zhao Zixiu claims that he cherishes his talents, but it is also to please the saint! But because he deliberately flaunted it, anyway, many people praised him as the prince who had the most saintly demeanor when he was young. And he really has a relationship with those literati and writers, so if he comes forward to fight the grievances, he can be respected by those scholars. Of course, the Holy Lord may also be annoyed with him, but as long as he packages himself as a righteous image seeking justice for those who read, it seems to be very natural! Yi Xiangxiang said.

It is a well-known thing that Zhao Zixiu befriended those talents, and the style of selling officials in the officialdom buried many talents, so as long as he used it properly, it was a credit.

If this matter is reported by Zhao Ziqian, it may become a sharp sword, but for Zhao Zixiu, it may be a matter of fame and fortune.

Of course, despite the covering, Yi Xiangxiang felt that the saint would still annoy Zhao Zixiu somewhat, but this was not within her consideration. Concubine De is also one of the driving forces behind the tragedy of the Mo family, and Yi Xiangxiang naturally will not think about Zhao Ziqian as well as Zhao Zixiu.

The reason why she didn't want Zhao Ziqian to mention this matter was that she didn't want him to dislike the saint because of this matter! After all, she lives under other people's roofs now, so she can't still use other people as guns, right? This is the basic morality of human beings.

Zhao Ziqian understands Yi Xiangxiang better than others, and he also understands the current situation, and now he has been half-hidden in order to gain the trust of his father, and it is indeed not suitable for him to come out. So he pondered for a while and said, "I'll help you talk to Zhao Zixiu!" ”

Naturally, he said this to Yi Xiangxiang, and he still wanted to help her.

"Come on! If you go, Zhao Zixiu will only think that you are deliberately trying to let him and Zhao Ziyu kill each other, so that he can reap the benefits of the fisherman! Yi Xiangxiang was speechless at Zhao Ziqian's suggestion: "I'll go by myself." ”

It's not that she doesn't believe Zhao Ziqian, but this matter is not suitable for him from beginning to end. The art of the emperor lies in balance, the saint will not want to see his sons all pinched together, when the second prince and the fourth prince fight, it is most appropriate for the prince and the seventh prince to wait and see.

"Do you want to see Zhao Zixiu in person? As Miss Yi Jiaba? Zhao Ziqian asked this sentence with a frown.

If Yi Xiangxiang wanted to go to Zhao Zixiu to discuss the deal, he would definitely have to tell the latter and the plate. Zhao Ziqian didn't really want to see this result, he didn't want others to know that Yi Xiangxiang was the pavilion master of Huanxi Pavilion.

Yi Xiangxiang hesitated and nodded: "If I don't go in person, I may not be able to convince him, besides, this is a deal, what you want is to let the other party see your sincerity." However, I don't talk about it as a member of the Yi family, Mo Wen is a person in my Huanxi Pavilion, so I should naturally talk about it as a Huanxi Pavilion. ”

It was inevitable to inform Zhao Zixiu that she was the master of Huanxi Pavilion, because if she didn't go in person, she wouldn't be able to show the sincerity of Huanxi Pavilion's cooperation. And if she went, she would have to explain where the evidence came from and why it was in her hands. Zhao Zixiu is a very suspicious person, if he can't give him a satisfactory explanation, he won't take this "errand".

Zhao Ziqian also understood what Yi Xiangxiang meant, if he was Zhao Zixiu, he would not easily believe what a stranger gave, even if the evidence given by Tan Pengtao could be checked against the facts one by one, he would not act rashly.

"How are you going to see him?" Zhao Ziqian asked.

"It's not a difficult thing, I have some business dealings with Wuda Firm, as long as Tuo Linghua helps me make an appointment with someone to the chess pavilion of Meihuanyuan."

Zhao Zixiu often plays chess with Linghua, and it will not arouse suspicion if she asks Zhao Zixiu to meet in Meihuanyuan. And in order not to provoke the evil feelings of the saints, there will be no traces of Huanxi Pavilion in this matter on the bright side, everything can only be operated in the dark, and all of them will be thrown to Zhao Zixiu.

Kang Rui felt that this method had the best of both worlds, which could not only suppress the second prince but also slightly consume the strength of the fourth prince, which was really a benefit for them.

Now he understands why His Royal Highness is jealous of a small Yi family, just Yi Xiangxiang alone, and last night Kyoto was disturbed, and the revelation of this official case will cause shock! She is ready to watch from the wall, which is really a good plan!

He is a person who has been in the chain of interests for a long time, and what and how to do it to maximize his own interests is something he will consider.

Speaking of the case of selling officials, he felt that if Yi Xiangxiang asked Yi Xihu to report it, even if it was pressed and dealt with slowly, the saint would give the Yi family a generous reward. But Yi Xiangxiang didn't care about these at all, but wanted to make a big deal about it, the purpose was just to avenge her subordinates.

As for Yi Xiangxiang, Kang Rui can't see through it.

"If that's the case, it's the best of both worlds." Kang Rui echoed Yi Xiangxiang, he really thought that this plan was feasible.

"Yes, that's it, there's nothing to discuss." Yi Xiangxiang yawned and said.

She was really sleepy, Mo Wen was injured unclearly last night, and it was already morning when his condition stabilized. After Zhao Ziqian went to the morning court and came back, everyone had a breakfast together, and then waited for Tan Pengtao to bring evidence to discuss, Yi Xiangxiang is really sleepy now.

Zhao Ziqian was not worried that Yi Xiangxiang and Zhao Zixiu would meet in private, so he said again: "I Yi Rong went with you, now several of your subordinates have been injured, and it is not safe for no one to guard you." ”

Kang Rui and the others looked at each other, his Royal Highness is going to be a guard?

"Cheng, there are seven highnesses to be my guard, then I can't ask for it! Okay, okay, let's all disperse! I'm really sleepy! Yi Xiangxiang said and yawned again!

"You are resting in the Qian'an Courtyard, and I have already asked people to change into clean sheets and bedding in the main house." Zhao Ziqian saw that Yi Xiangxiang agreed, so he let her go to rest.

Yi Xiangxiang is also informal, after she heard that the place where she slept was in this courtyard, she hurriedly asked her little father-in-law to take her to the so-called main house, leaving Kang Rui and the others to look at each other again.

The main house is the abode of their highness!

Since Xiong Wei came back from Tongzhou last time, he told Kang Rui that their Royal Highness was hidden by Yi Xiangxiang in the side room, so that he escaped Zhao Zixiu's pursuit. Now it seems that His Royal Highness is still atmospheric, and people gave him a partial room, but he directly let out his main house.

Zhao Ziqian didn't care what the others thought, he was about to go to rest when he found that Tan Pengtao was still sitting below, so he asked Glimpse to arrange a room for him to rest. Yi Xiangxiang will definitely take Tan Pengtao to see Zhao Zixiu together, and this person will also stay in his Seventh Prince's Mansion It will be safer.

Kang Rui and Xiong Wei naturally went back to their respective homes to find their own mothers, although they were very curious about where their Royal Highness was going to rest, but they didn't have the courage to stay and watch the jokes.

Of course, it's okay to talk about it behind your back, so Kang Rui's guess is to go to Lingmengyuan, Xiong Wei...... Guess it's a partial room! However, he didn't dare to say it, for fear of being heard by the deaf and clear-sighted Zhao Ziqian, after all, he knew that His Royal Highness had followed Yi Xiangxiang by listening to the sound of horses' hooves.

Everyone in the Qian'an Courtyard dispersed, but Lin Zhimeng in the Lingmeng Courtyard made hibiscus cakes with her own hands and asked people to send them to the Qian'an Courtyard.

"Miss, I heard this morning that the Second Prince's Mansion has also entered the assassins. And our Highness and Kang Shizi and Xiong Gongzi discussed the matter, and they didn't disperse until just a while! Xiangqiao came in from outside the house and said to Lin Zhimeng, who was writing in front of the bookcase.

In the morning, she heard Uncle Liu, who was in charge of purchasing, say that the streets are now full of officers and soldiers who are arresting assassins, and last night not only did they enter the Seventh Prince's Mansion into the Assassins, but even the Second Prince's Mansion was also attacked. The Holy Lord was furious, and the whole of Kyoto was looking for traces of the Assassins.

"Oh? Do you know what's going on? Lin Zhimeng put down Zihao in his hand and asked.

Xiangqiao shook her head and said, "No! The mouths of the guards in the mansion were tighter than the other, and the slaves and maids only knew that they had just left the mansion when they saw Kang Shizi and them. ”

Lin Zhimeng said with some concern: "I don't know what the hell is going on......"

"I don't know what the slave and maid are, but there is no doubt that the house wants to feast guests. Just now, the slave maid went to the kitchen and saw that Yang Gonggong had prepared some new ingredients, and invited a cook from Xile Building, presumably His Royal Highness was going to entertain guests at night! ”

Yesterday, Zhao Ziqian said that he would send someone to Xile House to pick up meals, but then he thought that it was better to find a cook to cook in the house. Of course, Yi Hanxi originally disagreed, but it happened that there was a kitchen worker resting today, and Zhao Ziqian spent a lot of money to invite others, and Yi Hanxi also sold the face of the Seven Princes' Mansion and let people come.

"Did the Assassins who only entered yesterday have a big feast today? His Royal Highness wouldn't be so confused, I think it should be a small banquet. But when will this guest arrive? Do you want to stay in Fuchu? If you want to live as a guest, can Mr. Jiang clean up the welcoming courtyard? Lin Zhimeng asked a series of questions.

Xiang Qiao seemed to recall it before replying: "This guest should have come in the morning, because the breakfast sent to the Qian'an Courtyard in the early morning is more than three people, and those people who came have a good relationship with His Royal Highness should be resting in the Qian'an Courtyard now." ”

When she went to the kitchen this morning to deliver breakfast, she also saw that the Qian'an Courtyard was serving food. If there were only His Royal Highness, Kang Shizi and Xiong Gongzi in the Qian'an Academy, there would not be so much food.

"That's surprising, the Qian'an Yuan has never entertained outsiders, and I don't know who these people are." Lin Zhimeng admires Zhao Ziqian, so she naturally has some understanding of his habits. These Seven Princes' Mansions didn't have a lot of time to entertain foreign guests, let alone His Highness's Qian'an Courtyard.

"Is the mother curious? The slave and maid felt that when it was time for the evening banquet, His Royal Highness would let the lady go to accompany her, and then you would not know who the guest was? ”

The one who spoke was the pink-clothed maid Qiaosui who was sorting out the tea set, this maid was the maid in the Seven Princes' Mansion, because the name happened to be Xiangqiao, which made Lin Zhimeng feel that this was a kind of fate, and she saw that this Qiaosui was very clever and neat, so she referred her to her side.

"Your Highness has never liked people in the backyard to go to Qian'an Courtyard, and if you entertain guests there, you may not call me over." Lin Zhimeng was really a little regretful, because she really wanted to see who these guests who made His Highness bother to find the chef of Xile Building.

Qiao Sui heard the words and replied: "Niangniang is also reasonable, but it is said that you have been in and out of Qian'an Courtyard in this backyard, and other women are not that qualified!" It can be seen that Your Highness still values you! If His Royal Highness did not summon Niangniang to accompany him at this banquet, then Niangniang can also visit it later, after all, you are now the most honorable woman in the prince's mansion. ”

Qiaosui's words were originally true, but although they were noble, their position was still not enough.

If Lin Zhimeng is a concubine, as the main mother, she should indeed go to pay respects. But now although His Highness has let her take charge of the affairs of the backyard, he has never let her entertain guests, which shows that His Highness does not trust him enough.

Indeed, according to the rules of normal people, even if it is a small banquet this time, it should be Zhao Ziqian who told Lin Zhimeng to prepare, and then she arranged for Manager Jiang to do it. For example, like the Yi family, if Yi Xihu entertains guests, even if it is a male guest, it is the Lin family who asks Zhang Luo to eat the dishes in the kitchen, not Yi Xihu himself to order these things in the house.

According to common sense, Concubine Lin Zhimeng is now the highest-ranking next to Zhao Ziqian, even if she can't visit the guests, these things should be her to Zhang Luo. But Zhao Ziqian never consulted with her, although he gave her the right to tidy up the backyard, he still instructed Chief Jiang to do many of his own things, which made Lin Zhimeng very frustrated.

For Qiao Sui's words, she could only smile bitterly.

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