In the early morning, Gao Fuli, who had been lying in ambush outside the Hou Mansion of Weiyuan, reported that a carrier pigeon had flown out of the Hou Mansion and headed northeast.

The spies who were in ambush shot the pigeon and took out the letters.

It is the evidence of rebellion written by the prince Wen Susong to the Seventh Prince.

Gao Fu took this letter in his hand.

The old marquis can't wait, but the seventh prince may not be so courageous.

The emperor is going to make peace with Tu Du, and the seventh prince wants to take advantage of the chaos, but I am afraid that there will be no more.

Gao Fufu was thinking about it, when someone suddenly came outside the door.

"Master, someone has come to the palace."

When Gao Fuli heard this, he hurriedly packed Wen Susong's handwritten letter properly, put it in the hidden pocket on his chest, and slapped it heavily.

The people in the palace came to spread the word and asked him to enter the palace to see Niangniang.

Gao Fuli hurriedly prepared, thinking that Niangniang was going to inquire about the affairs of the Marquis of Weiyuan. But I didn't expect that Niangniang had more important things to say.

Gao Fuli handed over the handwritten letter written by Wen Susong to Niangniang.

"This was intercepted by an undercover agent. With this thin piece of paper alone, the Weiyuan Marquis Mansion is completely finished. ”

Meng Xilan nodded: "Very good, the palace will hand over this letter to the emperor." Xiaolizi, you have made another contribution. ”

Gao Fuli knelt still, not daring to ask for credit: "The slave just did what he had to do." ”

Zhulu personally served him tea and looked at him silently.

Meng Xilan was silent, and when he had finished drinking tea, he said: "The imperial court wants to send people to negotiate peace with the Turks, but the emperor and the palace have not been able to find a suitable candidate for a long time. Xiao Lizi, you are very familiar with the palace and the palace. In your opinion, who is the best fit? ”

Gao Welfare's heart tightened when he heard this. Such a big thing, the mother actually asked him.

"The minions don't know...... The minions only know that this person is important. ”

Gao Fuli respectfully put down the tea bowl.

"In the past few years, the DPRK and China have not been peaceful, and there are very few available talents in the DPRK."

Gao Fuli heard this, but was silent.

"Niangniang, the slave feels that the old marquis's rebellion has been completely exposed. If you can get rid of Wei Yuanhou first, then the matter of negotiating peace can be postponed. ”

Meng Xilan saw him and said boldly and bluntly: "Marquis Weiyuan, this palace is not worried, he has no soldiers and no power in his hands, only a pair of arrogance and temper remain. Even without him, the Seventh Prince will also rebel! ”

Meng Xilan opened the letter and read it, but Wen Susong's wording was still not thorough enough.

It looks like there is a sense of urging, but in fact, there is no bottom in my heart.

"The prince is not as useful as the old marquis, and if the Hou Mansion is handed over to him, he will be defeated sooner or later."

Gao Fuli nodded heavily: "What Niangniang said is that in terms of courage, the son of the world is less than half of the old marquis." ”

Meng Xilan raised her eyes and looked at him when she heard this: "Speaking of which, among the people around this palace, only you are the most courageous. ”

He has seen strong winds and waves, and he has also experienced the difficulties of life and death.

Gao Fu lowered his head: "The minions are just too reckless." ”

"If the matter of peace negotiation is given to you by this palace, you may let it go?"

Gao Fuli was stunned on the spot when he heard this.

His eyes widened and he looked at his mother, wondering whether to be grateful or afraid.

He is a eunuch and a eunuch, and he can be a minister of peace, which has never happened before.

It's glory, but it's also a danger.

The Turks are fierce, and pinching him to death is like pinching an ant to death.

Meng Xilan looked at the instantly changing expression on his face, frowned slightly, and said, "You're scared, aren't you?" ”

Gao Fuli knelt down solemnly: "Niangniang, it's a lie to say that you are not afraid." Slaves are also people, and slaves are also afraid of death. ”

He said honestly: "However, if Niangniang really needs a minion, the slave is willing to smear Niangniang's liver and brain!" ”

Meng Xilan didn't expect him to agree, and he promised so happily.

It's not just courage, it's faithfulness.

"Little Lizi, this is an errand that no one dares to do."

Gao Fuli lowered his eyes and said: "Only by doing things for the mother can the slave be qualified to live." ”

Niangniang has shown mercy to his subordinates several times, which is the greatest favor for him.

Meng Xilan nodded when she heard this, and smiled lightly: "Master is right, you are really the most suitable candidate." ”

Gao Fuli also smiled: "Minister of Peace, the official residence is three grades." Even if the slave is dead, it can be regarded as a glory for the Gao family! ”

He was sold into the palace as a eunuch since he was a child, a slave all his life, and a servant all his life.

Although he used to be the head of the Ouchi, he was still a eunuch after all. But the council is different from the minister, it is a real official.

"Although the slave is afraid of death, the kindness of the mother cannot be repaid. Even if he goes to die, the slave has earned it in this life. After Gao Fuli said this, he knelt down respectfully. The mother gave the slave this chance, and the slave was grateful! ”

He kowtowed Meng Xilan three times.

Meng Xilan's eyes sank, and she looked at him speechless for a long time.

…

Zhou Youchen didn't have a suitable candidate in his heart, and when he knew that Meng Xilan had already decided to use high benefits. His first instinct was against it.

"He is a eunuch, and he is really not dignified and decent enough to be sent out to negotiate peace."

Hearing this, Meng Xilan slowly got up, walked behind him, and gently rubbed his shoulder for him: "We negotiated peace with the Turkic people, which is originally an undignified thing. The two sides sat down and bargained, and what decency was there. ”

"Xiao Lizi is a person who follows the emperor all the way, and he is also a person trusted by his concubines. He knows where the balance is, and he also knows what is the bottom line of negotiation. ”

Meng Xilan sighed softly: "Speaking of which, the concubine really feels a little pity. If Xiao Lizi was not a eunuch, he decided to have merit over those timid and fearful ministers in the court. ”

Life is like this, people who have the ability have no chance, and those who have the opportunity are often not capable enough to grasp the ......

Zhou Youchen pondered for a moment before saying, "Do you really think he can?" ”

Meng Xilan nodded: "Xiao Lizi's loyalty, the concubine never doubts." ”

There is no suspicion in employing people, and no suspicion is used.

"Then let's do it." Zhou Youchen ended this short conversation with a sigh.

…

But after two days, the imperial decree came down.

Gao Welfare was made an exception and was named the Minister of Peace, and the official residence was of three grades.

This kind of glory is not available to everyone.

Gao Fuli happily accepted the order, and Zhulu came to see him, thinking about talking to him.

Gao Fu ordered someone to prepare a little wine and wanted to have a drink with her.

Bamboo dew is rarely stained with wine, but today it is the first to do it as a respect.

"Your letter to the mother is very useful. Early tomorrow morning, the Marquis of Weiyuan's mansion will be raided. ”

Gao Fuli smiled and nodded when he heard this: "That's good, the emperor has made a decision early, and the seventh prince will know that he is afraid." ”

Zhulu poured herself another glass of wine and poured him another glass: "You'll be leaving early tomorrow morning." I salute you with this cup, and I wish you a safe journey, go early and return early. ”

The wine glasses of the two touched slightly, and the wine splashed slightly, disturbing Zhulu's mood.

"If you can do it this time, I will plead with you to my mother. When the time comes, I will go out of the palace with you, and we will live a peaceful and stable life. ”

Gao Fuli's expression was slightly moved when he heard this, and he nodded again and again: "Okay, this is the best." ”

In this way, he can also go on the road with peace of mind.

Before the dawn of the Weiyuan Marquis Mansion came, Meng Xizhao personally led hundreds of internal guards to surround the Hou Mansion.

The guards of the Hou Mansion, no more than a hundred, could not cope at all.

The Wen family went up and down, and dozens of people were all arrested. Including Meng Xiqiao who was sick......

The old marquis didn't expect the emperor to do it so quickly. It's just that there are many things he didn't expect......

Meng Xiqiao was taken back to Meng's house by Meng Xizhao, Meng Xiqiao cried until she almost collapsed, begging Meng Xizhao to spare her husband and son.

Meng Xizhao handed her over to Qiao Huiyun, Qiao Huiyun didn't know how to comfort her, only said: "Don't worry, everything is still ......."

Second Master Wen was imprisoned, but his two sons were properly housed.

Meng Xilan has a ruler in her heart, and the people of the Meng family are guarded by her.

Zhou Youchen personally escorted the old marquis to the main hall for interrogation.

"Old Marquis, I have treated you well for so many years, you shouldn't be like this!"

His tone was poignant.

The old marquis was not afraid, he stiffened his neck, straightened his back and said: "Your Majesty, at this age, the old minister has seen too much life and death. Lao Chen is not afraid of death! ”

He was about to interrogate him personally, but Meng Xilan suddenly came over.

As soon as the old marquis saw her, he immediately sneered: "Meng Xilan, you woman!" ”

Seeing him call his name, Meng Xilan was not in a hurry, but just looked at him coldly: "Why do you want to betray the emperor?" The Meng family and the Wen family have always been good friends, what did this palace offend you about? ”

In the battle for succession back then, he didn't choose the Seventh Prince, why should he choose it now?

The old marquis glared at her and looked at her: "Back then, you plotted to kill the first emperor and framed the prince. I saw you clearly at the time, you woman is too poisonous! ”

Marrying with the Meng family to form a family is just an expedient measure.

For so many years, the old marquis has never recognized Meng Xilan's identity!

"Your Majesty, you are the king of a country. But you are willing to be at the mercy of this woman! The old marquis stretched out his finger and pointed at Meng Xilan: "This woman, her ambition is too big. ”

Zhou Youchen frowned slightly when he heard this, looked at Meng Xilan and said, "Lan'er, you go back first, you don't need to listen to his nonsense." ”

Meng Xilan smiled indifferently: "Your Majesty, don't worry about the concubines, the concubines are not so fragile." ”

It's just a few words, and there's nothing she can't stand it.

Meng Xilan slowly stepped forward and said, "When the Hou Ye and the Seventh Prince secretly colluded, didn't you think about why the Seventh Prince chose you?" Because you are in a high position in the middle of the court? Or is it because you can be literate? ”

Meng Xilan smiled slightly: "The Seventh Prince's wooing of you is just using you as a bargaining chip to persuade others. It's a pity that you were exposed too early, and the Seventh Prince would not raise troops into Beijing to protect you. ”

If the Seventh Prince really cared about him as an ally, he would have acted a long time ago. Why bother, the Wen family is pressing step by step and taking the initiative to show his feet.

Her words made the old marquis's face change instantly.

"Meng Xilan, people are watching, you won't win every time!" He began to get angry: "Your Majesty, the old minister may not be able to turn the sky, and the Seventh Prince may not be able to turn the sky either!" But this woman, she can! It doesn't matter if you kill the minister, but you can't keep her! ”

Zhou Youchen couldn't listen anymore, and interrupted him sharply: "For me, the queen will always be the person I trust the most. ”

When the old marquis saw him say this, the disappointment on his face flashed, and then he smiled again; "Hehe, people are dying and their words are good. Your Majesty, the temptation of imperial power is far greater than you imagined! ”