When everyone's eyes looked at Rong Jiu expectantly, but seeing that he didn't make any moves, he still tasted tea, as if he had just noticed everyone's eyes, Rong Jiu raised his head slightly and said, "What are you all watching me do?" I can't dance, I can't play the piano, I can't embroider. ”

Su Boling asked, "Lord Rong won't, isn't there anyone else?" ”

Rong Jiu looked at Su Boling faintly, "Others? Isn't it Lord Su? ”

I don't know who couldn't help but laugh, which made Su Boling's face suddenly dull.

This Rong Jiu has always been elusive, and I don't know what he is thinking.

"What does the emperor think?" Song Ang suddenly asked Jiang Yuan.

Jiang Yuan said truthfully, "All are good, each is good in its own way." ”

This is equivalent to not saying this, so they looked at Chu Chengbi again. The emperor listens to the queen mother, this is a well-known thing.

Chu Chengbi also looked sloppy and said, "The mourning family thinks that the three girls are both talented and beautiful, and if they are always with the emperor, it will also be the emperor's blessing." ”

"Does the Queen Mother mean to send these three girls to the harem? But there is only one person in this queen's position! Song Ang's meaning was a little aggressive, as if he wanted Chu Chengbi to choose someone now.

Chu Chengbi didn't know what to say to Song Ang for a while, and it was not good to offend anyone by expressing his stance at this time.

At this time, Rong Jiu's voice came slowly, "Lord Song has traveled a long way, but he is not tired, and as soon as he comes back, his thoughts are all on the matter of Lihou, which is really admirable." This matter is a big matter, shouldn't Lord Song give everyone time to deliberate? Especially the Queen Mother and the Emperor. ”

Song Ang had no choice but to say, "That's what Lord Rong said. ”

Jiang Yuan sat there and yawned, originally just hanging his head, not wanting to be seen. Ke raised his head, and just happened to collide with Rong Jiu's deep eyes. Jiang Yuan was a little weak-hearted and quickly moved away. Immediately, I heard Rong Jiudao again, "It's not too early, you better disperse first." ”

Chu Chengbi followed behind and said, "Lord Song and Lord Chu have worked hard, so let's rest early." If there is anything, it is not too late to discuss it tomorrow. ”

"The ministers are leaving."

Chu Jie didn't rush to leave, but kept up with Chu Chengbi's pace and said, "Can the Queen Mother say a few words to the ministers?" ”

Chu Chengbi knew what Chu Jie was going to say, it was nothing more than because of Chu Yan's matter. She said, "Lord Chu doesn't need to say it, the mourning family knows what you have to say." Yan'er's affairs have always been in the heart, don't worry, it is only a matter of time before Yan'er enters the palace. ”

Chu Jie opened his mouth and found that the words had been blocked by Chu Chengbi. But what she said was just entering the palace, not for the queen.

"Lord Chu went back earlier, there is still a lot of work in the future."

"Yes, Queen Mother."

Chu Chengbi had just arrived at Yikun Palace, as if he had remembered something, and said to Jinxiu, "Go and see if the emperor is sleeping?" If not, let the emperor come up to see the mourning family. ”

"Yes, Queen Mother."

After a while, Jinxiu invited Jiang Yuan over.

"What is the matter with the Queen Mother looking for me at this time?"

Chu Chengbi beckoned to Jiang Yuan and said, "Hurry up and sit down beside the mourning family." You're not well, the mourners should let you rest earlier. ”

Jiang Yuan walked over and sat down, and said, "In the past few days, I have rested enough. If the queen mother has anything to say, she might as well say it directly. ”

Chu Chengbi said, "Last time, the mourning family mentioned Yan'er to you, and the mourning family didn't seem to be happy when they looked at you. ”

Jiang Yuan nodded, "After all, Sister Yan and I are a little close, and I really treat her as a sister." If it delays her life, I am really uneasy. ”

Chu Chengbi grabbed Jiang Yuan's hand and said, "My A-Yuan has always been kind-hearted. But some things had to be done. If Yan'er couldn't enter the palace as a concubine, Lord Chu would definitely not agree. Then you, my mother and daughter will lose a strength that we can rely on. Over the years, the reason why you and my mother and daughter can still live smoothly is because those forces are quite balanced, and Lord Chu is also trying to protect our mother and daughter. ”

"This kid understands."

Chu Chengbi said, "I thought that Yan'er was kind-hearted and very close to you, and she also had a love for you. In this way, it is a very satisfying thing to keep her by your side and become the master of the harem. It's better than finding an outsider to be the queen. But today's situation, you must also see that the four ministers who care for their lives are actually the most powerful of Lord Rong. I suddenly changed my mind and wanted you to be the queen of Lord Rong. ”

Jiang Yuan was puzzled, "Since Lord Rong is the most powerful, why do you want to make him the queen?" ”

"Just to make him more jealous. Ah Yuan, do you think that if he gets bigger and bigger, will the three ministers of Gu Ming still let him go on like this? For so many years, they don't take the initiative to break this balance, we can only take the initiative to break it. Ah Yuan, we can't keep doing this puppet emperor, what do you say? ”

Jiang Yuan never thought that he should not be this puppet emperor. Specifically, she felt that the emperor was very relaxed most of the time, and only a few times it was very cowardly. All along, she felt that this was not bad, that she was safe, and that she didn't have to worry about many things. But her queen mother didn't seem to think so.

For the first time, Jiang Yuan seemed to be shocked by something.

Seeing that Jiang Yuan didn't speak, Chu Chengbi said again, "Ah Yuan, I'm not for any position of power, it's just that your affairs will be discovered sooner or later, and then our mother and daughter will inevitably die." It was like someone had grabbed him by the throat and was going to die at any moment. Rather than doing this, we should hold real power, so that we will also have the ability to protect ourselves at that time. ”

"That's what the Queen Mother said." The queen mother is just thinking about their safety, Jiang Yuan thinks like this, and feels that it is not wrong for the queen mother to think about it.

"So, break this balance and let Chu Jie, Song Ang, and Su Boling deal with Rong Jiu first. If Rong Jiu is defeated, we can defeat each of them. If the two of them were defeated, then the four ministers who took care of their lives would only become one, and they would naturally be easier to deal with. ”

"That's what the Queen Mother said. It's just that a woman's life is involved in this kind of political struggle, and the child really can't bear it. Queen Mother, is there no other way? ”

Chu Chengbi said, "This fuse is the most powerful, and I can't think of any other way." Ah Yuan, you and I can't be soft-hearted, it's just that a woman who enters the palace is the queen and enjoys the glory of the unfair, she just has no love. ”

Jiang Yuan looked at Chu Chengbi and asked, "Did the queen mother enter the palace and get love?" ”

Chu Chengbi was slightly stunned, and then said, "It's old, at my age now, it has nothing to do with me whether I love or not." ”

When the first emperor died, Jiang Yuan was still very young, so small that he didn't remember anything at all. So what the relationship between the emperor and the queen mother was, she had no way of knowing. And the queen mother never seems to have taken the initiative to mention it.

"But Lord Rong didn't choose anyone, who does the queen mother want?"

Chu Chengbi said, "Lord Rong also has a sister in the family, but you are too old, and it is really a little inappropriate." But he also has a cousin at home, who is out of the cabinet. I think she's just right. Either there is no one to elect him, or he is waiting for us to take the initiative to find him. At present, the one we can't afford to offend the most is Lord Rong, so it's better to pretend to be close to him. Everyone must have thought that he deliberately coerced our mother and daughter, and made him the target of public criticism. In addition, in order to appease the others, the three young ladies who appeared today are all included in the palace, what does Ah Yuan think? ”

"Are these three young ladies also going to be included in the palace?" Jiang Yuan was surprised.

Chu Chengbi nodded, "This can only be our appeasement plan." ”

Jiang Yuan thought for a moment and said, "Queen Mother, in fact, my favorite poet is not Tao Yuanming, and I don't love chrysanthemums. I thought that this should be what Miss Song liked, or maybe she was sending me some kind of message. She prefers a quiet and free rural life rather than a palace life. I promised to let Sister Yan enter the palace, but the queen mother also promised me, so Miss Song would not enter the palace. ”

Jiang Yuan has always been pure and good-natured, but he has a delicate heart. Chu Chengbi saw it in his eyes, and nodded, "Although this matter is a little unfair to Lord Song, it is inevitable that the mourning family will offend Lord Song for the emperor's thoughts." ”

"Thank you, Queen Mother."

On the way back to Zihua Palace, Jiang Yuan had been a little sullen. In order to protect himself, but he has to take the life of those young girls, how can Jiang Yuan feel at ease?

She raised her eyes just in time to see Guan Yu patrolling with a pair of Royal Forest Army. Guan Yu's red official uniform looked shining in the white moonlight, which was very eye-catching.

Seeing Jiang Yuan standing in place, Guan Yu ordered the Royal Forest Army to continue patrolling, and he walked up to Jiang Yuan and saluted, "Weichen has seen the emperor." ”

"Brother Yu, I'm a little unhappy, can you accompany me for a walk?"

"Okay."

Guan Yu walked beside Jiang Yuan and didn't say a word.

Jiang Yuan turned his face to look at Guan Yu and said, "Brother Yu, I'm not happy, why don't you ask me why I'm unhappy?" ”

Guan Yu said, "The minister is incompetent, even if he asks, he will definitely not be able to help the emperor." ”

Jiang Yuan couldn't help but smile and said, "Brother Yu, if you talk to a girl like this, how can any girl be willing to follow you, and you are too inconsiderate." ”

"Wechen knows his mistake. Wechen's duty is to protect the emperor's safety, and Wechen doesn't want to do anything else. ”

Jiang Yuan looked up at Guan Yu and said, "That's not good." Brother Yu is not too young, he is good-looking, and he is a good person. Many palace maids in this palace have secretly sent autumn waves to you. Brother Yu didn't feel tempted? Ah, I remember, you said last time you had a girl you liked, and you haven't told me who it is! ”

Guan Yu showed a shy look and said, "Although I like it, it is impossible for the minister to be with her." ”

Jiang Yuan said with some regret, "Why? Isn't she married? ”

Guan Yu pursed his lips and didn't speak.

"That's true! That's a shame indeed. It is a pity to be favored by Brother Yu, but there is no fate. It seems that I and Brother Yu are both fallen people at the end of the world, and I don't like those women, but I want to marry them into the palace. This emperor is really helpless, Brother Yu, don't you say? Whoever wants to be it, let it be good. also let them know how tired this emperor is. ”

"The emperor should not say such things again. Beware of walls with ears. ”

"Behold, you can't say that. I can't go anywhere, I can't say anything, I can't stand up, I don't know what else I can do. ”

"The emperor will one day be able to display his ambitions."

"Ambition? I don't think so. ”

“……”