Chapter Fifty-Eight: The Praying Mantis Catches the Cicada and the Yellow Sparrow Follows

Taishou House.

Chen personally looked at the medicine boiled for Su Zhixun, and complained to Su Yunlai: "Your father, just like your third brother, is still afraid of taking medicine, every time he takes medicine, he is reluctant, he has to be coaxed, you have to help me persuade him in a while, and your father will be able to listen to you now." ”

Su Yunlai smiled slightly, "That's because I have a knack!" ”

Chen shook his head with a smile, took the medicine and walked to the main room with his daughter.

I don't know if it's family on the side, Su Zhixun's injuries healed quickly.

"I'm almost better, I don't need to continue taking medicine, right?" Su Zhixun said with a look of resistance.

Su Yunlai put the medicine bowl aside, sighed and said: "In the past, the third brother just refused to drink medicine, always under the pretext that he learned it from his father, and his father didn't want to drink medicine, but I didn't expect what the third brother said to be true." ”

Second Master Su didn't have the face to lose face in front of his son, he still drank the medicine with a distorted expression, and Su Yunlai took out a stack of candied fruit and handed it to Su Zhixun in a timely manner.

Chen watched with a smile.

Su Zhan came back from outside, he didn't know that Su Yunlai used him as a keyboard once, he gave Su Yunlai a look, and Su Yunlai made an excuse and left the main room.

Su Zhixun looked at the brother and sister and was a little surprised: "When did the relationship between Zhan'er and Ah Wan become so good?" ”

In the past, when Su Zhixun was at home, the brother and sister had conflicts from time to time, and it was good not to quarrel, when did they get so harmonious?

Chen sighed worriedly: "When the child is older, he has his own careful thoughts, and he doesn't want to talk to me." ”

Knowing her son Mo Ruomu, although the Chen family is not smart, she is a mother and has an instinctive perception of her children, she knows what Su Yunlai and Su Zhan are doing in secret, these things may be unfavorable to the Su family, but she can't ask.

When Su Zhixun heard her words, he couldn't help but think of the eyebrows between his children and Gu Junyan.

Su Yunlai and Su Zhan didn't know that their parents had noticed what they were doing, and the two went back to the study together.

"Things are going according to plan, what's next? The major general asked him when he could go to the second prince? Su Zhan asked.

Su Yunlai said lightly: "Don't worry, it's not the time yet." ”

"Are you still worried about the ghost doctor?" Su Zhan asked.

Su Yunlai thought for a while and said, "This is just one of the reasons, and there is another point, I am waiting for the fourth brother to come to you." ”

Su Zhan was stunned, and glanced at her suspiciously, not understanding how this matter had something to do with Su Chen?

Su Yunlai explained: "I heard that although the fourth prince was snubbed by the emperor some time ago, he had a lot of rewards for Chen Guifei, if the second prince loses power, the fourth prince will definitely seize the opportunity to regain favor again, the emperor is just two sons who can get their hands on it, and they will not give up both." ”

"For us, not only the second prince is our enemy, but also the fourth prince, this time the matter has reached this point, just don't do it twice, wipe them all out, and the province will always cause trouble with us." Su Yunlai said lightly: "The fourth brother was actually wrong that day, if it wasn't for the fourth prince to take the throne, our Su family would have a way to live, whether it was the second prince or the fourth prince, they would not let go of the Su family." ”

Su Zhan thought for a while, felt that what she said made sense, then nodded, and then said, "If you have any ideas, just say it, I'll do it." ”

Su Yunlai said: "In a few days, the fourth brother should be unable to hold back and come to you, you will have to do this when the time comes......"

Su Yunlai was right, and soon Su Chen found Su Zhan.

On this day, as soon as Su Chen returned to the house, he raised his eyes and saw Su Zhan walking in front, and he hurriedly called Su Zhan: "Third brother, please stay." ”

Su Zhan was a little surprised when he saw him, Su Chen pretended not to know, walked up to him quickly, and asked in a low voice: "Third brother, I don't know what my brother told you, how can you think about it?" ”

Su Zhan looked around, and then said lightly: "I recently got a new copybook, why don't you take a look at it with me?" ”

Su Chen's eyes flashed, and he understood a little in his heart, and hurriedly nodded: "It's okay, it's okay." ”

The two went to Su Zhan's study, and as soon as they entered the door, Su Chen couldn't wait to say, "The third brother has a charter?" ”

Su Zhan nodded: "I got a news recently, but it's just ......"

"Third brother, rest assured!" Su Chen thought he had concerns, and hurriedly promised: "The fourth prince is eager to seek talent, the third brother is so clever and strategic, he will definitely be reused by the third brother!" ”

Su Zhan sighed slightly, and then said: "I recently heard a news from the young general, in order to get the military power of the Gu family's army, the second prince designed to frame the old general Gu for collaborating with the enemy and treason, so as to threaten the young general to get the military power of the Gu family's army. ”

Su Chen was shocked, he naturally knew the importance of the Gu family's military power, if the second prince was allowed to succeed, wouldn't he have the upper hand?

Su Chen broke out in a cold sweat: "Third brother, your news is too timely!" Thanks to your message and I know, otherwise it would have been a catastrophe! I'll fix a letter to the four princes now, so that the four princes can make plans early! ”

Su Zhan nodded, watched him leave, and gently hooked the corners of his lips.

The second prince waited for a long time, but he didn't wait for Gu Junyan to come to him, he couldn't help but be a little anxious, he really wanted to get the military power, and finally couldn't help but send someone to ask Gu Junyan to come over to see him.

"I wonder what the major general has thought about? Without further ado, if it drags on for too long, I'm afraid that there will be many dreams at night. The second prince said menacingly.

Gu Junyan nodded, and then said, "I have already thought about it clearly, but I still have some concerns, and I ask the second prince to understand." ”

The second prince said: "The young general, but it doesn't hurt to say it." ”

"I can hand over the military power of the Gu family army to His Royal Highness, but there is one point, if His Royal Highness gets the military power, what if he goes back on his word?" Gu Junyan asked, paused, and said: "It's not that I don't trust Your Highness as a person, but Your Highness also knows that when it comes to my father's reputation, I really can't afford to miss it." ”

The Second Highness was determined to get the military power, so he didn't bother with him, but praised him: "The young general is cautious and thoughtful, His Royal Highness has no reason to blame, but I don't know how the young general can rest assured?" ”

Gu Junyan thought for a while, and then said: "It's better to be like this, please ask Your Royal Highness to ask Your Majesty for your father, and write a memorial for your father. ”

As long as the emperor approves of Gu Yanshan's 'hard work and high achievements' and 'dedication to the country', then no one dares to say that he is a traitor and thief who collaborates with the enemy and treason, otherwise he is slapping the emperor in the face, and even if there is any evidence, the emperor will not admit it.

This is the greatest guarantee for Gu Yanshan.

As a result, it was the second prince's turn to hesitate this time: "This matter is very important, and His Royal Highness still has to think about it." ”

Gu Junyan nodded, stood up and said, "This is natural, as long as His Highness agrees, I will definitely give the Gu family's military power!" ”

The second prince hesitated and bowed slightly, on the one hand, he was reluctant to have his low-hanging power, and on the other hand, he did not dare to take risks, and in desperation, the second prince called his staff to ask.

"It's possible!" After thinking for a while, the staff said without hesitation: "Your Highness, no matter what, Gu Yanshan is already dead, how about a dead man, no matter how great the honor is given to him?" He also couldn't afford the storm, and promised the young general, first, to get the military power of the Gu family's army, and secondly, Gu Yanshan has a lot of prestige in the army, and many generals respect him, if His Royal Highness asks for credit for Gu Yanshan, he will definitely get the favor of these generals and let them support His Highness instead. ”

"It's just a letter to ask Your Majesty to write about meritorious deeds, such a small thing can be exchanged for so many benefits, this is really a hundred benefits and no harm!" The staff said bitterly.

When the second prince heard him say this, he immediately suddenly became enlightened: "Mr. is still thoughtful, I thought one-sided before, Mr. said well, I will write a letter to my father!" ”

The flowers bloom at two ends, one on each branch.

When Su Chen heard the news provided by Su Zhan, he didn't dare to slack off, so he wrote a letter to the fourth prince when he went back, telling the fourth prince about the second prince's intention to seek the military power of the Gu family.

In fact, the fourth prince would send Su Chen to Su Zhan's side, it was just a secret move, and he didn't expect that he could really play such a big role, and he would really hear such important news.

When the fourth prince received the letter, he immediately discussed it with Chen Gelao.

"My father is because the second brother is a descendant, so he promotes the second brother everywhere to suppress me, and now I should let my father take a good look at it, his good son is actually planning the military power of the Gu family army behind his back!" The fourth prince said with some indignation.

Chen Ge Lao looked at Su Chen's letter thoughtfully.

The fourth prince was suspicious: "Grandfather, but why can't you do this news?" Could it be that this news is not accurate? ”

Chen Ge Lao shook his head: "It's not, the second prince went to Xuzhou, and I have been sending people to pay attention to the movements in Xuzhou, the news in this letter is nine times out of ten, I just think that this news is a little too easy, and the brothers of the Su family don't know what the calculation is." ”

The fourth prince said indifferently: "Grandfather is too worried, the second emperor brother drove Su Jie away, and now Li Sheng is at a disadvantage again, and when the Gu family falls, the father will definitely take Li Sheng, the Su family brothers are those who know the times as Junjie, so they naturally have to find another way out, except for this prince, they have no other choice, and grandfather doesn't have to worry." ”

Chen Ge thought about it for a while, and felt that there was some truth, so he said to the four princes: "What His Royal Highness said is extremely true, this matter is not too late, and it is better to tell the emperor as soon as possible," After a pause, he sighed and said: "Seize the heir, but it is just between the emperor's thoughts." ”

The fourth prince nodded thoughtfully, immediately entered the palace, and told the emperor about the second prince's transaction with the Gu family in an attempt to monopolize the Gu family's military power.

The royal family is most afraid of this kind of thing, and no emperor can tolerate himself being deceived, even if that person is his favorite son.

It is often because the closer the blood relationship, the greater the suspicion.

What's more, this is the military power of the Gu family's army, which has always been a thorn in Emperor Qianyuan's heart, and now his son is actually hiding from him to calculate the Gu family, Emperor Qianyuan's heart is not only shocked but angry.

"Good! That's nice! What a good son of mine! Deceive the superiors and deceive the subordinates, but the gang is doing a good job! Emperor Qianyuan said angrily, and after speaking, he coughed violently.

The fourth prince said anxiously: "Father, don't be angry, it's for the sake of the country, and you must take good care of the dragon body, and now the dynasty can't do without your father!" ”

Emperor Qianyuan coughed twice and took a sip of tea before gradually calming down his anger, "Take care of the dragon body?" I see that some people wish I died sooner! ”

The fourth prince didn't answer this, but Emperor Qianyuan was the emperor after all, so he was angry for a while, and quickly rested his mood.

"At this time, thanks to my son, you can go back first, this matter is not suitable for publicity, I have my own plans." Emperor Qianyuan said lightly.

This is the first time since the matter of the seal that Emperor Qianyuan spoke to the four princes in such a pleasant tone, and the four princes were flattered and hurried.

Within a few days, Emperor Qianyuan really received the second prince's recital, asking the emperor to personally write a sacrificial text for Gu Yanshan.

The emperor also has his own concerns, although he is angry that the second prince made his own opinion, but he also has his own intentions, because when the reply was sent to the second prince, there was also a will, announcing that the second prince would return to Beijing immediately, and there should be no mistake.

The second prince was shocked, how could this good emperor suddenly let him go back?

The emperor's intention is naturally very simple, the purpose is also to take care of the military power of the family, as soon as the second prince leaves, the emperor will definitely not let the military power fall into the hands of the second prince, and he will send someone to take over when the time comes.

Even if it was his own son, it was impossible for the emperor to let him get the military power of the Gu family's army.

It's just that the second prince still didn't understand it at this time, and finally it was the staff around him who solved his confusion, "I'm afraid that His Royal Highness is valued by the emperor, which will cause others to be dissatisfied, and now His Royal Highness is far away from the capital, and the mountains and rivers are long, and the emperor will inevitably listen to the villain's slander and have many suspicions about His Royal Highness." ”

The second prince only had this reason to think about it, and he couldn't help but hate: "Hmph, I was still a little bit of brotherhood, but I didn't expect him to hurt me like this!" Wait for me later...... Don't blame me for ignoring brotherhood! ”

The staff complimented: "Your Highness is kind-hearted, since others can't reach, the emperor has made an order, Your Highness should return to Beijing as soon as possible, if it is late, I am afraid that it will cause the emperor to be dissatisfied, and the plan of His Royal Highness has been achieved, even if he leaves for a few days, it is not tight." ”

The second prince thought about it and had no choice but to do so, the emperor made an order, but he didn't dare to resist and disobey it.

The second prince soon left to return to the capital, and Emperor Qianyuan's sacrifice to Gu Yanshan was also sent to Xuzhou, but when he was about to hold a funeral for Gu Yanshan, Gu Yanshan suddenly appeared in the military camp, and scolded Gu Junyan as soon as he appeared.

However, Gu Yanshan turned around and took the memorial written by the emperor, "The emperor really loves the people like a son, and the general is really grateful!" There is nothing to repay, only to guard this pass, regain the lost territory, and repay the emperor Longen! Although I'm not dead yet, I have to die early and late, and I can definitely use it, so I'll leave this sacrifice first! ”

Gu Junyan on the side said expressionlessly: "This is not how to love the people like a son. ”

Gu Yanshan glared back angrily and said coldly, "You shut up for me!" You unfilial son! Even Lao Tzu's corpse can admit mistakes! I haven't settled accounts with you yet! ”

Gu Junyan silently turned his head as if he hadn't heard.

The news that Gu Yanshan was not dead was transmitted back to the capital, and Emperor Qianyuan didn't hold back his temper and dropped the teacup directly!

There is a world of difference between a great general who is dead and alive, and he actually wrote a memorial to him in person, commending his life's achievements! This matter has been announced to the world, and even if Gu Yanshan really collaborates with the enemy and treason in the future, he will lose the face of the emperor!

Emperor Qianyuan called the second prince into the palace and scolded him, and the second prince who scolded him split his head and covered his face, he was also very depressed, he didn't expect that he could still take out the nails!

Soon, as if he was worried that he would not be angry with Emperor Qianyuan, Gu Yanshan wrote another letter, explaining the body that was suspected of him that day.

"This is all a conspiracy made by the Great Liao State in order to shake the hearts of our army, and a letter was also placed on Weichen, saying that the last general collaborated with the enemy and treason, and the last general fought for a lifetime, defended the family and the country, and was loyal to His Majesty, and would never do such a thing as inferior to a beast, and please let Your Majesty know!" Gu Yanshan's recitals are the same as himself, a big vernacular, simple and straightforward.

When Gu Yanshan disappeared, there may still be people who dare to pour sewage on him, but now that he has come back alive, no one, not even Emperor Qianyuan, dares to say to his face that Gu Yanshan is a sinner who collaborates with the enemy and treason.

Emperor Qianyuan held his breath and wrote a song to appease Gu Yanshan, saying that he believed in his personality and would not believe those gossips.

Gu Yanshan was extremely satisfied.

In this way, the so-called 'deal' between Gu Junyan and the second prince will naturally come to an end.

Taishou House.

As soon as the second prince left, Gu Junyan had no taboos on his side, and swaggered in and out of the Taishou Mansion, as for Su Chen, there was nothing to worry about, because Su Zhan should have been close to Gu Junyan, if the relationship between the two was estranged, Su Chen should be worried.

"It's really thanks to you this time." Gu Junyan looked at Su Yunlai and said with a smile, "My subordinates all say that I am clever and have no last resort, but I am really embarrassed to tell them that this matter is actually not my idea, but the future general's wife." ”

Su Yunlai's face turned slightly red, and she turned her head a little uncomfortably, after a year, her age increased, and her beautiful appearance became more and more revealed, her face was like pink, she was already delicate and beautiful, coupled with her gentle and atmospheric temperament, Gu Junyan's eyes were fixed on her body, and she became more and more intoxicated.

Gu Junyan couldn't help but take a step forward and gently held her hand: "Ah Wan......"

"Major General." Su Zhan appeared at the right time, interrupting the charming atmosphere between the two, he seemed to have nothing to know about the atmosphere in the room, and walked in: "I heard that the young general has superb chess skills, I don't know if you would like to play a game with me?" ”

Gu Junyan looked at Su Zhan's eyes with a fierce light, but thinking of this person's identity, Major General Gu, who had always been lawless, had no choice but to hold back his temper and said in a reluctant voice: "Yes." ”

The two of them sat down and set up the chess game, Gu Junyan's eyes were on the chessboard, and Yu Guang didn't give Su Yunlai a point, but his mind was a little absent-minded.

Su Zhan glanced at Su Yunlai, and said softly: "My mother is in the front yard, saying that she is looking for you to have something, so you can go first, and I will accompany the young general." ”

Originally, there was no rule for women to entertain foreign men, so Su Yunlai nodded, stood up and left.

Gu Junyan looked at her departing figure, looking forward to it.

"Major General, it's time for you to fall." Su Zhan reminded with a smile.

Gu Junyan withdrew his eyes, he always felt that Su Zhan was deliberate!

Su Zhan pulled Gu Junyan to play chess for two hours before finally letting him go, and Gu Junyan quietly breathed a sigh of relief when he left the study under the pretext of going to the toilet.

Su Yunlai came to deliver snacks to the two, and just walked over and saw Gu Junyan.

"Why did you get out?" Su Yunlai was a little surprised: "How is my third brother's chess skills?" But won? ”

Gu Junyan glanced at her with some gritted teeth: "Little conscienceless, you actually threw me alone to your third brother!" ”

Su Yunlai pursed his lips and snickered: "So didn't I bring some snacks to you?" ”

"I'm not here to eat snacks at your house!" Gu Junyan said angrily, paused, and said, "It's not for the sake of playing chess. ”

Su Yun came but didn't say anything, but he didn't ask why he came, and he saw that Major General Gu was annoyed again.

"Your third brother has also reached an age, and it's time to get married." Gu Junyan said very enthusiastically.

Su Yunlai sighed slightly, in fact, she had also considered Su Zhan's family affairs, (how is this a bit strange, she is a sister, not a mother), but probably because of Du Yue'e before, she has a problem in her heart, and she is always relieved to marry a woman with bad intentions and harm Su Zhan.

Later, a lot of things happened, and I didn't have time to think about marriage, so it dragged on.

Gu Junyan saw that she was silent, so he said: "I think Xuzhou is much better than the capital, at least there are not so many calculations to use, if you want to find a family business for Ah Zhan, now is a good time." ”

General Gu Shao just wants to send away the eldest brother who is in the way, and when he marries, he shouldn't have time to guard his sister every day, right?

Su Yunlai seriously considered this proposal, at the border pass, Su Zhixun is too guarded, and the text is out of control, what about Wu, Gu Yanshan is even more single-handed, it can be said that in this case, the girl was selected by the Su family, and with Gu Junyan on the side to help take care of it, it is easier to find a satisfactory family affair for Su Zhan.

If he returns to the capital, with Mrs. Su intervening, there may not be any turmoil at that time.

When Su Yunlai came like this, he was a little grateful for Gu Junyan's gratitude: "I know, and I want to thank the young general." ”

Gu Junyan's eyes fell on her face, her eyes were gentle but there was nowhere to escape: "Of course you have to thank me, and I want you to thank me well." ”

Su Yunlai's face turned slightly red when he heard his ulterior words, and he always felt that this person's skin seemed to be getting thicker and thicker, and he always said these shy words.

It is normal that Third Young Master Su strictly defended and did not defend Major General Gu, after all, Major General Gu led his troops to fight.