Chapter 80: Connecting Pulses (4)
"The Queen's brother...... Is it Uncle Liang Hongguo? I was quite surprised, and said strangely that I had never heard of Ling Kun's name, and I thought that he was a useless gentleman, but he comforted: "Since Wang Shangshu recommended it, Uncle Guo will definitely be able to do this position." The queen doesn't need to worry too much. β
"Ling Kun had only been to the barracks a few times when he was young, and he had only a superficial taste of marching and fighting. He has no experience, how can he be up to the task? Moth's eyebrows frowned, and the queen stroked her forehead: "There are no generals in the court who volunteer, and Wang Shangshu swears that Ling Kun is the best candidate, and the emperor is also suspicious, and he really ordered Ling Kun to rush to the Western Wilderness Army." β
I said some nonsense to appease the queen, and after staying for another hour of incense, I took my leave and left Yongning Palace. On the way back to the Mirror Flower Palace, Qu finally saw that I was in a good mood, I pursed my lips and smiled, explaining: "The relationship between the queen and Wang Gushan has always been confusing. If the two of them are fighting, they are harmonious on the surface; But if the two of them are friendly, it is even more inconsistent with the facts. I was racking my brains to create an opportunity to come out and push them to turn against each other. This time, I should thank Wang Ren for saving me from wasting my efforts. β
After pacing a few more steps, I shook my head again and chuckled, "No. Thank you...... It should be a big night star. β
"Prince Zongzheng?" At the end of the song, I bowed my head slightly, she thought for a moment and exclaimed in a low voice: "What the queen said, the doorman who went to Wang Shangshu's mansion ......"
"It must have been arranged by Da Honglu." I looked up to see the cloudless sky, "King Kaiyuan set out from Hu Ru and attacked Lianghong from the south to the north. The Ten Princes led the elite of the Western Wilderness to infiltrate the imperial capital of Zhongshu, and most of them and stragglers remained in the city near the Western Wilderness. Both of them had more urgent tasks ahead of them at the moment. Those who have this leisure and leisure, and who have this leisure to practice such schemes, are the only ones left. β
Silent in response, the song ended with a moment and asked, "What does the Elder Emperor think we should do next?" β
The green has gradually risen in the Maotong Garden. I casually twisted the twig of a low tree next to the road, absent-mindedly: "Now that Xiao Xuan is lacking in skills due to the war, the queen is worried about her brother, Wang Gushan has been attracted to Wang Ren's attention, and those who threaten our plans are too busy to take care of themselves. The possibility of sitting back has been ruled out, and the next ...... Naturally, it is in cooperation with the forces outside the palace that are helping us openly and secretly, and adding fuel to the fire. β
In the days that followed, I even stayed at Yongning Palace for a few days. While comforting the queen, Huan Ke and Xiao Xianhui both knew about the situation, which was really a great convenience. In the news that has been sent back recently, Wang Ren's defeat is always the main one. Ling Kun played against the rebels of the Western Wilderness, but it was unexpectedly smooth. I know that this must be Xiao Xianhui's order, so that the Western Wilderness and the surrounding cities can resist a few times without pain, and only need to focus on defense, don't ask Ling Kun to capture the city.
In such a stark contrast, the queen only hoped that Ling Kun would be safe and sound, but in fact, she was overjoyed. And Wang Ren's repeated defeats made Wang Gushan quite unbearable in the end, and he used the excuse that he was unhappy for several days, and he did not come to Yongning Palace in the morning and dusk.
Huan Ke was still able to defeat Wang Ren when he was still dancing spoons, and he has been in a hurry for several years, and his experience and ability are not the same. Wang Ren's defeat was indeed expected by me. It's just that I don't know if he is arrogant, so he is facing difficulties, or if he has other plans in his heart, and what goal he wants to achieve through this battle, but he is not satisfied. In any case, Wang Ren's defeat and loss this time allowed me to take advantage of the plan.
Because of the nature of relocation, I always can't help but go to Lanbufang. If you lose track of time, you will always stay in front of the ruins for the whole afternoon. Lanbu Fang has been abandoned for a long time, and I hardly have to worry about being seenβeven though I've met Xiao Xuan here a few times.
This really made me unsettled, and I began to imagine how he was forced to kill my mother and displace me, and even to prepare myself to confess everything to my father and restore the old good...... Until one day, Xiao Xuan said in a disgusting and disgusted tone that he was going to eradicate the old site of Lanbufang and dig a new pit here to bury the filth in the palace.
At that moment, I seemed to be seen through what I was thinking by Xiao Xun, and I was trampled under his feet. I am the biggest joke in the world, being crushed and beaten by the ruins of Lanbufang, throwing away the last straw to redeem myself and crossing the sea, completely, leaving no room for the long night.
Since then, I haven't been to Lanbufang for several days. I think it was because of the chaos of the war on all sides, Xiao Xuan has not ordered the transformation.
In the past, if he had free time, Xiao Xuan would go around Maotong Garden every day, and Lan Bufang was on the way back to the imperial study. Originally, if you wanted to know his specific itinerary, the most convenient thing was to ask for a single pass. It's just that we have to avoid suspicion, and the two of us haven't seen each other for a long time. I had to find a gap to wait at Lanbufang and try my luck.
The day was just over, and I was about to go home, but at the end of the song, I heard footsteps at the tip of my ears. I was busy chatting with her: "I heard the queen mother say this morning, General Ling won another battle." Such a majestic and majestic style is really admirable. β
"yes. However, yesterday the soldiers replied, but Wang Shangshu ...... "At the end of the song, I wanted to stop talking, and I sighed lightly: "Originally, victory and defeat were a common thing in soldiers." Wang Shangshu can bend and stretch, and the current situation may not be intentional for him. Or ......"
Silently paused, I pursed my lips and ears, and listened to the sound of heavy footsteps behind me. Caught off guard, I turned around and saluted in surprise: "Yijing didn't know that the emperor had arrived, and he didn't catch it, and I hope the emperor will forgive me." β
"Everything is particular about coming first and then coming, it should be lonely and disturbing Emperor Yijing." Xiao Xuan smiled slightly, and turned his eyes to look at Lan Bufang bathed in the twilight: "Emperor Yijing Chang Ji seems to have a soft spot for this place. β
"'There are tall buildings in the northwest, and the clouds are on the top. The sparse knot Qi window, a pavilion triple order. There is a string singing, and the sound is sad'. I chanted lightly, lowered my eyes and whispered: "Yi Jing thinks that the poem "There Are High-rise Buildings in the Northwest" in "Nineteen Ancient Poems" is sad and tactful, ethereal, and full of devastation here...... It's quite godlike. Therefore, I can't help but be fascinated. β
When I spoke, Xiao Xun didn't cast the slightest gaze. So I was able to look directly at his grim face. The golden glow of the setting sun sprinkled on his face, and his thin lips were like the sharpest blades. When the chaos of this period of time passes, several countries are peaceful, and when there is leisure, Lone will demolish this place. However, at that time, Emperor Yi Jing may have returned to the night. β
He first said "several countries" instead of three countries, and then said that I might return to Panye after the war, and the meaning of his words was to annex Hu Ru obviously. I just didn't understand, and Fu said: "Thank you, Your Majesty." I would like to borrow the emperor's auspicious words. β
Relatively silent, I thought in my heart that if I didn't force Xiao Xuan to ask questions first, and I would lead the topic back to what he had just said, it would be too deliberate and more likely to arouse suspicion. immediately saluted and said goodbye, and after walking a few steps, he was stopped by Xiao Xuan.
Turning around in confusion, I looked as usual. Xiao Xuan took a few steps closer and went straight in: "When the lonely party has not yet come, it seems that he heard Emperor Yijing Changji talking to the slave and maid about the book of my military department?" β
In a hurry, I hurriedly explained: "Because the queen mother once confided in Yijing and was worried about General Ling's safety, Yijing went to Yongning Palace to work hard in the past few days. After tea and dinner, the queen mother would occasionally mention a few words to confront Hu Ru. Just now...... Fang Cai Yijing was careless, and he said it casually. I hope that the emperor will forgive his sins. β
"It's a good thing that the queen is close to Emperor Yijing. Lone also knew that the queen was worried day and night because of Ling Kun's affairs, and with Yijing Chang Emperor Ji by the queen's side to chat with her, Lone was very relieved. β
Xiao Xuan was magnanimous, and personally reached out to help me up, with a smile on his face: "Lone is just curious." Listening to the tone of Emperor Yijing, Fang Cai's words seemed to be unfinished. With the talent of Emperor Yi Jingchang, he must have extraordinary opinions. The situation on the battlefield is changing rapidly, and Pan Ye and Liang Hong are allies. Emperor Ji of Yijing Chang saw it highly, and he was willing to hear it in detail. β
After hesitating for a moment, seeing that Xiao Xuan did insist, we said cautiously: "Yi Jing just thinks that the reason why General Ling Kun won the first battle and won one after another, in addition to his own diligence and intelligence, must also be related to the concern and hope of the emperor and the queen. And Wang Shangshu may have everything ready, but he has concerns, so he doesn't dare to give it a go. β
Looking at me fixedly, the corners of Xiao Xuan's mouth gradually faded: "Then in the eyes of Emperor Yijing, what is the east wind that Wang Shangshu owes?" β
"Wang Shangshu is in a high position and is dedicated to the country, so he will definitely not care about things outside his body such as money, fame, and position. Care...... Wang Shangshu should be thinking about the concubine. β
After considering the words, I stopped when I clicked, and Xiao Xuan sneered and agreed: "Yijing Changdi Ji is really in one sentence." It seems that Wang Shangshu also has a lot of complaints about the current position of the concubine. β
Without further words, he threw up his sleeves and left, I saluted decently, and when there was only the sound of the wind in front of Lan Bufang, Fang slowly straightened up, and looked sharply at the direction of Xiao Xun's departure.
At the end of the song, he didn't say a word, quietly followed me, and returned to the palace in a muffled voice. After eating, I walked to the makeup and rummaged through it, and Qu finally wondered, "Which piece of jewelry is Chang Di Ji looking for?" β
"When I brought a forsythia hosta from the night, do you know where to put it?"
Looking at the end of the song approaching, I picked up the hosta from the deep corner, I reached out to take it, and looked at it carefully: "The forsythia flower on this hosta, the four-petaled petals are made of Hetian topaz, which is a rare treasure." It's a pity. β
"The Elder Emperor Ji is going to ......"
Before the end of the song was finished, I had already twisted a petal and slammed it down on the table. The topaz petals I pinched shattered.
Dumbfounded, Qu Zhong hurriedly brought water to rinse my injured fingers, but I stopped me: "You go to the silver bureau to find a tight-mouthed craftsman, and ask him to remove the remaining three pieces of topaz from this forsythia hosta and create three identical pieces of jewelry to inlay them." The rest of the piece, although it has been broken, is also worth a fortune, and it is all used as the reward for the three pieces of jewelry. Craftsmen know the goods, neither because they are too expensive to accept, nor because they are shabby. Today has passed, and you will quietly go to the silver bureau early tomorrow morning, avoiding people's ears, and ask the craftsman to make something for me as quickly as possible. β
Stunned to take the forsythia hosta, the end of the song hesitated. I thought about it and asked, "Do you know what kind of jewelry Yaomei prefers?" β