Walking on the way he came, Xi Yan quietly left Si Le Fu. Coming and going, others don't notice.

It was still bright when I came. And by this time, the soft moonlight had draped over him. The light is fleeting, recalling the bits and pieces just now, Xi Yan's heart is as gentle as moonlight.

……

Just when An Ruofei helped Xi Yan change the dressing, Jing Xian, who had been idle for many days, suddenly went to visit Situ Yizheng.

Situ Yizheng was somewhat impatient with Jing Xian's arrival, "Jing Xian is an idler now, and all the affairs of the Jing family are not in his charge." What did he come to me for? You take him to the side hall, and I'll be there right away after changing my clothes. ”

Situ Yizheng stood in front of the mirror, let the two maids help him smooth the wrinkles on his robe, and carefully selected a piece of peiyu, and after wearing it neatly, he came to the side hall to meet Jing Xian without hurry.

Jing Xian saw Situ Yi coming over with a high spirit, and he couldn't help but feel a little disdainful in his heart. But there was still a smile on his face, and he complimented: "The eldest prince of Situ is really magnificent, I haven't seen him for a few days, and the younger brother actually misses it in his heart." I wanted to come early in the morning, but... I think you're extremely busy, that's why it's delayed until this evening. ”

Situ Yi said politely: "You are just seeing the outside, who doesn't know that your fourth son Jing has always come to the door without anything." You must have come here today not just to have tea with me. ”

Jing Xian smiled a little embarrassedly, "Since Brother Situ knows what he meant, then I might as well speak openly." To tell you the truth, the Ansler who danced at the palace banquet that day was indeed brought in by me. What was the original intention... I really want her to enter the palace to make up for the regret of Concubine Gong's death..."

Situ Yizheng raised his eyebrows and made a thoughtful look, "Of course I know that you brought it in, but why didn't your plan succeed?" ”

Jing Xian said with a little disappointment: "Before the dance, Ansler temporarily tore off his skirt and pulled off the hairpin ring. The person who originally had an eight-point portrait suddenly only had a four-point portrait, and His Majesty naturally looked down on her. I was also wondering why she suddenly acted like this. Under closer inspection, Brother Situ, guess what's going on? ”

Situ Yizheng suddenly pretended to be puzzled, and echoed and said, "That's really strange! You said... She can't be evil, right? ”

Jing Xian secretly glanced at Situ Yizheng, and still said kindly: "Brother Situ don't think I'm joking, I secretly asked someone to visit, and as a result..." Jing Xian glanced at Situ Yizheng with a slightly hesitant gaze, but did not continue.

Seeing Jing Xian like this, Situ Yizheng was a little displeased, "Eh, you are hanging your appetite, what is the result?" ”

Jing Xian said unhurriedly: "That day, when An Sile was waiting in the side hall, he ran into Xi Yan. All the reasons for it were told to her by Xi Yan! And I heard that after An Sle took office, Xi Yan also went to Sloer Mansion to find An Ruofei, and it seems that the relationship between the two is very close. ”

Situ Yizheng shook his head and hesitated: "Then why did Xi Yan go to Si Le Mansion to find her?" Who are you listening to? ”

Seeing that Situ Yizheng didn't seem to believe it, Jing Xian hurriedly sat up straight and said very urgently: "Have you forgotten what I told you about Xi Yan's injury last time?" He didn't dare to look for a doctor in the mansion, but ran to Si Le Mansion to pay his respects. As for where this news came from, it was naturally He Fangping's daughter! This is the most uncontrollable person in the inner city of Chongdu, I don't think there is anyone else except He Yan! ”

Jing Xian thought that Situ Yizheng would be convinced of his words, but he didn't expect Situ Yizheng to say: "I feel that you are a little bit of a soldier." I've been to Se Le Fu once, it's nothing, tomorrow I can go too, you can go too. When it comes to relationships, I think you're more intimate with her. ”

Jing Xian was very annoyed by Situ Yizheng's pretending to be crazy and stupid, and couldn't help but say eagerly: "Brother Situ! Xi Yan has a close relationship with An Ruofei, and one day An Ruofei will willingly do things for the Xi family! Are we going to watch great opportunities slip away from us? ”

Situ Yizheng waved his hand, and he could see that he was very impatient at this time.

Although Brother Jing's words are not unreasonable, Xi Yan is just a son with no real power in the Xi family, and he will leave Chongdu again after the year. In my opinion, this matter is not as serious as you say, and we can discuss it in two days. Why don't you go back first, and I'll pay you a visit in a few days. ”

Jing Xian was very angry in his heart, but he was helpless, so he brushed his sleeves away.

Looking at the back of Jing Xian's departure, Situ Yizheng changed his posture and said with a smile: "God really helps me, Jing Xian has brought me good news today." ”

As soon as Jing Xian left, Situ Yizheng hurriedly found Gao Hong.

Seeing Situ Yizheng's eager and smug look, Gao Hong vaguely guessed a few points in his heart.

Sure enough, before Gao Hong sat down, Situ Yizheng said with his eyebrows fluttering: "A few days ago, I said that there was no news, but now the news is coming." Although Jing Xian is a little disgusting, the news he brought this time is not bad. Sit closer, and I'll tell you. ”

"Oh?" Gao Hong chuckled, "You have always been steady, but now you are so happy." It seems... Good news indeed. ”

……

After sitting down, Situ Yizheng repeated what Jing Xian had just said, and Gao Hong on the side listened very attentively.

After that, Situ Yizheng hurriedly said, "How is it?" What are your thoughts? ”

Gao Hong was not in a hurry, after all, he began to brew some plans in his heart.

He said slowly: "I said a long time ago that the Jing family is not qualified to be an enemy. Son, what you have to deal with, in the final analysis, is still the Xi family and the Qi family. As for the people of the Jing family... Take control and they'll give you what you want. Leaving the Jing family is also to reassure His Majesty and let him know that the Situ family is not the only one in this Chongdu City. ”

"Makes sense." Situ Yizheng repeatedly recalled Gao Hong's words, and then asked, "But... It's not difficult to use An Ruofei to drag the Xi family into the water, but this Qi family... It doesn't seem to be able to climb, right? ”

Gao Hong shook his head slowly, "As long as she catches her handle, if the Qi family doesn't come to climb her, won't she go to the Qi family?" Even if the Qi family can't move in the end, even if it just hurts the vitality of the Xi family, it's a great thing. ”

"Yes, yes, you go on!"

Gao Hong said slowly: "After all, only we know her life experience. Right now, in the eyes of others, she is still a treasure who can be close to His Majesty. Don't say that she took the initiative to post it, even if she just revealed a little meaning, everyone... will all compete to take the bait. ”

Gao Hong said leisurely, but every sentence was like a terrifying haze in a treacherous hell.

"And... We are now basically united with the Jing family. It's just that the two families are together... This is not what His Majesty wants to see. To make a play, you have to do a full set, and you have to mention the few officials who are in contact with us, and ask them to impeach the Jing family from time to time without pain. ”

"Why?"

"We check and balance each other in the court, not only Your Majesty likes to see it, but this is also the result that the Xi family and the Qi family are happy to see."

"Not bad. But..."Situ Yizheng frowned, "You reminded me, now I only know An Ruofei's true identity." But if any of them found out in the future, wouldn't the news be useless? Hurry up and order to go down and cut off the source of all the news, so that no one else can know about it. ”

"Don't worry, I told someone to do it before. This time, we mainly went to Xi Gongzi. This person... is too arrogant, but his arrogance is indeed worthy of his talent. Such a person, if he does not perish while he is still in his fledgling, it will be difficult to deal with in the future. ”

"Humph! Arrogant? Situ Yizheng was very disdainful, "On the day he is down, I will personally pull out his bones one by one and weigh his arrogant bones!" Everyone is the same person, and as long as I think of that picture, I feel a little impatient..."

Gao Hong smiled in agreement, but did not respond to Situ Yizheng's words.

……

Xi family, Begonia Courtyard.

In front of Xi Yan, letters were piled up. He carefully read every piece of news, and his mind was constantly combing. While thinking, I carefully took notes.

After a long time, Xi Yan gently rubbed his temples and instructed Xi Yun: "Let Gusu's people keep an eye on Situ's movements, but... It is not allowed to block it, so as not to lose a big one because of a small one. ”

Xi Yun replied: "I have already ordered it just now, but there is one more thing." Just now, Jing Xian suddenly went to visit Situ Yizheng, but because the two were talking secretly. We don't really know what was said. ”

Xi Yan rubbed his eyebrows, "I know, the two of them have long been allied, and they still look like mortal enemies on the surface." It's a pity that no matter how deep the hiding is, the fake is the fake. ”

"That's... Do you want to inform Qi Gongzi? ”

Xi Yan frowned and thought for a moment, then shook his head and vetoed: "No need for the time being, I still have arrangements with Qi An." If you can't say it at the right time, it won't work at its best. ”

"My subordinates understand."

……

It was late at night, Xi Yan'an sat in the study, dressed in a silver-white coat, leaning back on a chair to read.

Before the window was closed, a few snowflakes drifted in through the window and fell into Xi Yan's teacup.

Xi Yan put down the book and looked at the snow scene outside the window with great interest, "The New Year is approaching, and Chongdu City is getting more and more lively." ”

Seeing Xi Yan like this, Xi Yun also said kindly: "Young master, Chongdu City is very lively, and my subordinates can't sit still. Everything you told you last time is ready to go. ”

Xi Yan sighed lightly, "In the past, this excitement had almost nothing to do with me, but from the moment I came back, everything was different." In the court, I need my family to support me, and since they are not ready to give, I have to do it myself. Tomorrow, you're going to go to the guards' homes one by one. There are also silver taels and green alum transported from Lingjiang, and they must be urged to hurry up again. ”

"Young master, don't worry, Lingjiang's things are already fast. It's just that this green alum oil can be purchased in the city of Chongdu, why do you have to travel thousands of miles from Lingjiang? ”

"Why buy something you have in your own business? Besides, such a large amount is really eye-catching. ”

Xi Yan got up and walked slowly to the window, "I have always been at ease when you do things, but this time the stakes are very high, and there is no room for mistakes." I've been away from Chongdu for too long, and many things are not as simple as I had planned. Not only you, but I must be cautious everywhere. ”

Xi Yun's face was calm and resolute, and he was slightly worried, "There is only more than a month left before the March period, and I can't even wait for the end of the New Year, the young master will leave Chongdu and go to Xiajin, what is the young master's plan?" ”

Xi Yan closed his eyes and shook his head, "If I go to Xiajin, it will be even more difficult if I want to come back." So Shimotsu, can't go. ”

After that, Xi Yan picked up the book again and read it without distraction. Xi Yun didn't seem to understand, but he didn't dare to disturb Xi Yanqing's quietness, so he had to leave the room.