Just when Qin Yining was deep in thought, Tao Hanshan also returned to the main hall, sitting in the first place with a gloomy face.

"Brother Tao, what's wrong?" A middle-aged strategist with a long beard carefully observed Tao Hanshan's expression and asked cautiously.

This person's name is Chen Jing, and he is also a strategist under Xiao Xiao, but his status is far inferior to Tao Hanshan.

Tao Hanshan shook his head.

Seeing that he seemed to have something to say, Chen Jing turned around and motioned for several strategists and guards to retreat.

When there was no one else in the house, he lowered his voice and asked, "What did the princess annoy Brother Tao?" ”

Tao Hanshan frowned when he heard this: "The princess is a daughter, even if there is any discord, it is our subordinates who mishandled it to anger the princess, where is the reverse to say that the princess is angry with us?" ”

Chen Jing said with a smile: "Brother Tao doesn't have to be so nervous, there are no outsiders here, only you and my brothers, what else can't be said between you and me?" ”

If in the past, Tao Hanshan would never allow Chen Jing to say such things before and after others. But just now, he was really angry with Qin Yining, and he couldn't lose his temper with the princess, so he was angry about this matter.

Seeing Chen Jing say this, he snorted, "The woman's opinion is not enough to make a plan, and the prince praised her for being in the world, but now it seems that he is a man with long hair and short knowledge." The prince is such a wise person, but he is sad to pass the beauty pass after all. ”

Chen Jing said with a smile: "Since ancient times, heroes have been sad to pass the beauty pass, what's so strange about this?" If the princess is just an ordinary deep lady, it's okay, only beautiful, and she will serve the prince. The problem is that she is a little smart, and she thinks she is smart, and such a woman is the most difficult. If she goes to talk to the prince, it will affect the prince's decision, if she goes to the prince and says who is not, the prince will believe it. ”

"Exactly, that's where the bad is bad." Tao Hanshan said, "As far as what happened today, in such a crisis situation, of course we have to ensure that the prince is acting correctly!" The prince is dedicated to the country, but the saint is very jealous of the prince, how much treatment did the prince suffer when we were in the capital before? This is not only what we as subordinates have seen, but this is what the people of the capital have seen!

"It is an indisputable fact that the prince's merits are high and the Lord is feared by the saints, so in this case, we should act carefully and carefully, and we must not be caught by the saints. But what is the princess's 'original intention' talking to me about today, and she doesn't agree with me ordering people to send troops to quell the rebellion of the people of Danfu County, do you think this is ridiculous? ”

Chen Jing pretended to be surprised and raised his eyebrows: "Why does the princess think like this?" ”

Tao Hanshan sneered, "It's not that the people are innocent. At this time, she only thought about those untouchables, but she didn't want to blame the prince after the incident, let alone what big things the prince was going to do. If you want me to say, it's just a good thing for a woman to stay in the inner house and do something, isn't this a living example of the princess, she was spoiled by the prince! ”

Chen Jing also sneered when he heard this, and quipped: "So since ancient times, women who are too beautiful have also been materials that have brought disaster to the country and the people, and this is all blamed on the prince." So what is Brother Tao going to do with this matter? ”

When asked about the key thing, Tao Hanshan immediately turned cold, his fingers quickly knocked on the table, and the tapping sound was enough to stop after the tea effort.

"This can't be done by a woman."

Tao Hanshan supported the small table between the two circle chairs with his elbows, approached Chen Jing and whispered: "Like you and me, not like Brother Xie and Brother Xu can be counted in front of the prince and princess, if it is for the future, what should you care about the most?" If the prince becomes a big event, you and I can at least be members of the court, but if the prince can't do it, I'm afraid we won't be able to escape. ”

Chen Jing nodded again and again, "What Brother Tao said is yes, you and I follow the prince, one is to value the prince's character, and the other is not for these." If we don't have a little selfishness, we will become bodhisattvas. ”

"Exactly, I believe that not only you and me, but everyone else thinks the same way. The prince is a benevolent and righteous person, and he is still obedient to the suspicion of the saint, and he is even more determined to resist, for the sake of the word loyalty. The character of the prince is really admired by you and me, and it also makes followers like you and me even more desperate. ”

Chen Jingyan nodded in agreement.

Tao Hanshan said again: "There are some things that the prince can't do, if our subordinates don't do it, things will develop in an uncontrollable direction in the end, so we must try our best to help the prince succeed." The prince is now dedicated to the sainthood, but once some things force the prince onto that road, the prince will not be able to resist. ”

Chen Jing nodded again.

He agreed with Tao Hanshan's thoughts, but listening to Tao Hanshan's words, he had some bad premonitions in his heart, and there was a chill down his spine.

Tao Hanshan carefully lowered his voice: "The princess is in this matter, and she really can't play a good role. If you want the prince to agree to suppress the rebellion of the people of Danfu County, you must give the prince a reason for him to approve, for example, hatred. ”

"Brother Tao, what do you mean ......?"

Tao Hanshan made a gesture with the palm of his hand on the side of his neck.

"You're talking about...... Princess? Chen Jing also made a gesture, and when he saw Tao Hanshan nodding, he immediately became excited, and the hairs on his back stood up, "This, this is not appropriate, right?" The princess is the person at the top of the prince's heart, if the prince knows, even if you are thinking about the prince, I am afraid that the prince will only be angry and will not appreciate it. ”

Tao Hanshan smiled, "How many beauties are there in the world?" In the future, when the prince ascends to the throne, there will naturally be beauties from all over the world to serve, so don't you worry about choosing a better one than the Qin family? What's more, when the prince sits on the throne of the world, many thoughts will naturally change, and he will naturally no longer care about the current governor, he will miss the princess, but he will not be angry with me. ”

Speaking of this, Tao Hanshan whispered a few words in Chen Jing's ear, saw Chen Jing nodded, and said, "Besides, what is there to worry about?" Didn't the princess have a ready-made top jar by her side? At that time, the prince decided that it was the people of Danfu County who killed the princess, and with the prince's temper and deep affection for the princess, it was not said that it was to pacify the rebellion, even the prince of the city was also killed. It's the best of both worlds. ”

Chen Jing hesitated for a moment, then nodded slowly: "What Brother Tao said also makes sense. So have you already decided on this law? ”

Tao Hanshan smiled and did not answer immediately.

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Qin Yining's expression had changed from initial anxiety and worry to calm at this time.

She stood up, walked slowly to the window, and quietly pushed the window open a gap to carefully observe the situation in the courtyard.

Today is the middle of July, and a bright moon hangs high, taking in the unobstructed view of the silent courtyard. Xu is due to the difference between men and women, there are no guards outside the courtyard where she is located, only a figure walking in front of the courtyard gate.

Qin Yining was a little funny. She has already come to the place where Xiao Xiao's subordinates are, although Tao Hanshan does not approve of her felling, but he will respect her as a princess, why should she be so careful.

She simply pushed the door directly to the courtyard and carefully observed the surroundings.

When the young man saw Qin Yining go out, he also quickly followed.

The courtyard was spacious, and the night breeze blew the broken hair on Qin Yining's sideburns, and she could smell the strong fishy smell after the blood on her body dried up.

This is also the reason why Qin Yining is on guard.

If it was Xu Weizhi or Xie Yue, even if there was no maid around, he would find a village woman to serve her to change her clothes and wash. But Tao Hanshan only asked someone to bring a dress that he found out of nowhere and brought a basin of hot water.

Tao Hanshan didn't pay enough attention to her, but Qin Yining couldn't tear his face with the people left behind by Xiao Xiao now.

She wanted to find Meng Qinlai. If it was Xie Yue, she would directly order someone to go outside to find someone, but Tao Hanshan's actions and words made Qin Yining unable to trust.

However, the signal arrow she used to communicate with the Qingtian Alliance was too eye-catching in the night sky, and the red light rose, I am afraid that before Meng Qin came, Zhuangzi's guards were attracted first.

Qin Yining lowered his eyes, hesitating what to do.

Is it feasible to go to Meng Qinlai openly? Thinking that Tao Hanshan also knew that she was the leader of the Qingtian Alliance, he shouldn't have stopped her from contacting the outside world. After all, people like Tao Hanshan who are good at drilling camps care more about their status in front of the prince, even if they disagree, they are still people in the camp of the owls, so they will not be guarded against like that.

Thinking of this, Qin Yining walked out, wanting to find someone to go out to find Meng Qin.

When the young man saw Qin Yining walking towards the door, he also followed with a bamboo stick.

As soon as the two of them took two or three steps before and after, they heard a slight knocking sound when a small pebble landed behind them.

The young man's reaction was swift, and he turned back suddenly, the blade in his hand already unsheathed.

However, when he saw who it was, the young man's movements stopped for the time being.

Qin Yining also looked back, and saw a person lying on the wall of the backyard, wasn't it Meng Qin?

Qin Yining didn't dare to speak, for fear of attracting people's attention, so he hurriedly walked in that direction.

Meng Qin climbed over the mud wall and landed on the ground with ease.

Qin Yining hurriedly waved at Meng Qin and the young man.

The courtyard was not the place for discussion, Qin Yining also hurriedly followed, and the three of them hurriedly entered the house.

Meng Qin lowered his voice and said, "Alliance Leader, it's too remote for you to live in this location. ”

Qin Yining smiled, "I don't agree with Mr. Tao, I think Mr. Tao wants me to calm down in a remote place?" ”

"He is the prince's advisor, how dare he do this to you?" Meng Qin almost couldn't help but jump.

Qin Yining smiled bitterly, "After all, I'm just a useless woman, many people despise women, and you don't know it." ”

Meng Qin shook her head: "Aren't those who look down on women raised by their mothers?" ”

Qin Yining didn't want to dwell on this topic, and asked in a low voice, "How is the situation there, Lord Wang?" ”

Meng Qin said: "It was the news that came to tell the alliance leader that the prince was still surrounded, but now there is no conflict, and the prince has restrained his subordinates very well." ”