"You don't understand that since I want to send you to the prince's harem, why don't I ask you to seek the prince's favor, but ask you to be friends with Zhang Weizhao, right?"

Yu Miaoqing nodded lightly.

"When I was young, my emotions were erratic, and the more I was jealous of others, the more precious they became. So if you fight, you may be able to get them. Besides, if the prince has affection for Zhang Weizhao, he will naturally pay attention to her from time to time, and if you often interact with her, the prince will also notice you. There will be many natural women in the prince's harem in the future, you and Zhang Weizhao have a good relationship, and they will enter the prince's harem together in the future, so they can take care of each other. I think she is a big-minded person with no family background. It would be beneficial for her to be able to form an alliance with you. ”

Yu Miaoqing listened to these words and nodded convincingly. The strategy that Empress Yu formulated for her was very much in line with her temperament. Like her, she has been raised to be gentle and knowledgeable since she was a child, and now you suddenly teach her to charm and compete for favor, and she can't do it all of a sudden.

Take your time. Queen Yu told her a few more words and asked her to go back to rest.

In fact, there are many things, and there is no way to tell Yu Miaoqing now, so let her contact Chen Youcong with a simple attitude. The means behind those are temporarily due to the queen to do it.

For example, at the right time, let Jin Guifei know that it was not Yu Miaoqing who competed with Ye Tongying for the prince's attention, but someone else. What Jin Guifei will do when the time comes, that is her business.

In the mid-spring weather of April, the sun is warm. Chen Youcong came out of the Wenhua Hall after finishing his day's homework and wanted to go west to his Changning Palace. The Wenhua Hall is on the east side of the Forbidden City, and the Changle Palace and Changning Palace are on the west side of the Forbidden City, so every time you go back and forth, you have to cross most of the Forbidden City.

Just walked through the Tiren Pavilion, but saw that in the front of the mezzanine, Ye Tongying was standing there vividly, and the girl who was with her was standing a few steps away from her. Seeing the prince coming, Ye Tongying greeted him a few steps and said sweetly: "Brother the prince is well!" ”

Since the last time they bowed together, Ye Tongying began to call Chen Youcong "Brother Prince".

Chen Youcong lowered his eyes to hide the expression in his eyes, nodded slightly, and smiled on his face.

Ye Tongying just likes to see the prince's slightly shy and shy smile, which is very polite and approachable. If the prince behaves frivolously and disrespectfully, his eyes light up when he sees her, but she doesn't like it.

"Brother Prince, Your Majesty and the concubine Niangniang saw that the weather was good, and they were enjoying the scenery in the imperial garden to see the peony flowers, and the concubine Niangniang said that you should also move over and watch."

"There is Lao Niangniang's thoughts. Just ask the palace people to take a trip, how to work for you. When Chen Youcong said the word Tongying, his voice was very soft.

Ye Tongying only thought that he was ignorant of his young man, and he was embarrassed to read his name out loud, and his heart felt even sweeter. She smiled shyly and said, "I am willing to come." ”

Seeing that the prince was silent again, he knew that he was thinner than his own skin. Immediately, he talked about another topic that the prince liked: "I also brought out longevity, and the good weather also made it come out for a run." It hasn't seen you in days, and I miss it! I'll see you later, and I'm afraid I'll have to break my tail again. ”

Changshou is Ye Tongying's dog, and the name is still what she begged Chen Youcong to come up with. Chen Youcong seems to like longevity very much, and when it comes to this dog, Chen Youcong will be particularly concerned.

chatting all the way, I walked to the Imperial Garden. Chen Jianjun and Jin Guifei are sitting in the Changchun Pavilion enjoying the scenery, the table in the pavilion is placed on the table of various exquisite refreshments, and outside the pavilion are peony flowers in full bloom.

Chen Youcong went over to say hello to the emperor and Jin Guifei, Jin Guifei warmly cared for Chen Youcong a few words, Chen Youcong also replied respectfully and elegantly, and Ye Tongying also interjected delicately next to her from time to time. The Emperor sat leisurely on the side, and when he saw this scene of harmony, he was very happy in his heart.

After talking for a while, Jin Guifei said: "The prince studies all day and helps the emperor deal with government affairs, which is really hard. After all, it's still young, so don't work too hard. Tong Ying, you accompany the prince to go for a walk, and then go back to Anxi Palace for dinner together. Your Majesty, do you think this is good? ”

Chen Jianjun didn't agree, and said, "That's very good." ”

Chen Youcong and Ye Tongying were ordered to go out of the pavilion together. Outside the pavilion, Changshou, who was led by a little eunuch, was overjoyed when he saw the prince coming, and wagged his tail at Chen Youcong again and again.

Chen Youcong smiled from the bottom of his heart when he saw that he had grown a lot of longevity. He ordered the little eunuch to let go of Changshou, took a ball and threw it out for Changshou to pick it up. Changshou took the ball back and handed it to Chen Youcong. Chen Youcong didn't hurriedly throw it out, but handed it to Ye Tongying and motioned her to throw it away. Ye Tongying took the ball, overjoyed, with a bright smile on her face, and threw the ball out hard.

Jin Guifei saw Chen Youcong and Ye Tongying interacting in the pavilion, and she nodded with satisfaction.

After dinner in Anxi Palace in the evening, Chen Youcong returned to Changning Palace.

Back in the palace, Chen Youcong read alone in the study and sent everyone out. He didn't read a word of what was written in the book. Every scene in my mind is when I was having dinner, and Concubine Jin, the emperor and Ye Tongying were smiling and smiling.

Chen Youcong knew why they were so happy, because he was very cooperative, which was exactly what they expected from the situation.

And Chen Youcong himself has to use all his strength to swallow the food as usual while talking and laughing with them.

And at this time, when he was in the study, what he had just eaten in Anxi Palace was churning in his stomach. He sat there expressionless, using his willpower to force the churning sensation. He has to get used to this, get used to being false with them, get used to covering up his true attitude, until he has enough strength to show his true colors and have the strength to fight back.

He didn't know how long it would take. But as Zhang Weizhao once told him, he was younger and stronger than them. As long as he lives well and survives, he will be able to win.

He couldn't think about what it meant to win. Because he knew that it must end in death: the death of Concubine Jin, the death of his father, or the death of both of them. Would he like to see such an ending? Chen Youcong is not sure, at least, he does not want to see his father die. But in reality, as long as the father does not die, he is not safe.

How sad it is.

Shouldn't father and son be the most intimate relationship in the world? But in the royal family, father and son are a very dangerous relationship. Chen Youcong has been secretly rummaging through the history books for a period of time, and found all the documents related to the princes of previous dynasties. Those accounts made his back sweat and soak his underwear. There are not many princes in history who can succeed to the throne safely. And those princes who failed to succeed to the throne either died at the hands of their fathers or at the hands of their brothers. Oh, there are also those who were forced to die by their own mothers, such as Wu Zetian's son Li Xian.

These historical materials made him see his situation more clearly. The crown prince was the emperor's heir, but was also seen by the emperor as a rival and a potential threat. Because once the emperor dies, the most direct beneficiary is the crown prince. So his father didn't have much affection for him, he just needed him to be an obedient and obedient prince. And once he is not obedient enough, the outcome can be imagined.

Then he will be a well-behaved prince first. Not only obedient, but also capable. If he can win the support of the courtiers, it will not be so easy to depose him. But on the surface, he can't be too popular, otherwise, the emperor will think that he has bad intentions.

Chen Youcong let out a sigh of relief. It is not an easy task to do all of the above well. However, he believes he can get the right measure.

He opened the window and looked north. Although he couldn't see the location of Changle Palace through the heavy palace walls, he knew that there was his grandmother and her, and they were firmly supporting him and trusting him. This kind of support and trust is enough to dispel the coldness in his heart and give him strength.

He is no longer the child who only regretted self-harm half a year ago, he wants to take the responsibility like a man and let go.

One afternoon, Zhang Weizhao and Luluo were grinding medicine in front of their studio, preparing to make a few sachets that could repel mosquitoes. Suddenly, Feng Hao came from outside, saying that he had something to ask Zhang Weizhao for help and asked her to go to Changning Palace. Zhang Weizhao thought for a while, then patted the medicine crumbs on his hand, stood up and walked out of Changle Palace with Feng Hao.

saw that Feng Hao did not lead her to Changning Palace, but kept going west, through the sandwich road, and walked towards the corner gate on the west side. From here, you will find the West Garden. Zhang Weizhao asked: "How to go in this direction?" ”

Feng Hao said with a smile: "You'll know when you arrive." ”

Zhang Weizhao thought for a while, did not raise any objections, and followed Feng Hao out of the corner gate and into the West Garden. Feng Hao has a waist card, and it goes out very smoothly.

The West Garden covers a vast area, and except for the eunuchs and palace maids who prune trees and flowers and clean the fallen leaves, it is rare to see anyone else walking around.

When I came to the edge of the Taiye Pool, I saw Chen Youcong leading two horses to stand under the tree, one was his big black horse general, and the other was a shorter jujube red horse, which seemed to be a mare, extremely tame.

Seeing Zhang Weizhao coming, Chen Youcong smiled from afar. When she got closer, Chen Youcong said, "Don't you want to ride a horse?" This horse is suitable for beginners. ”

Zhang Weizhao shook his head. After a pause, he said directly: "His Royal Highness the Prince, I understand your kindness." But it's not appropriate for the two of us to meet like this. If you need my help later, we can meet in my studio, but it's best not to meet in private. ”

Chen Youcong's smile condensed on his face, and then shattered and dissipated little by little. His eyes widened and he looked at Zhang Weizhao, although he tried his best to restrain himself, he still couldn't help but show a hurt expression.