Chapter Twenty-Nine: Wu Zetian summoned him alone
Liu Yi finished saying most of the points that he had thought of these days and could be organized on the spot, and in the surprise and appreciation of Li Zhi and Wu Zetian, he walked out of Penglai Hall with some pride.
Before Li Zhi ordered Liu Yi to step down, he asked Liu Yi to write a detailed manuscript and submit it, and he wanted to take a closer look, which was also what reassured Liu Yi, and the emperor was very interested in his own views, which was a good thing.
Liu Yi didn't expect Li Zhi or Wu Zetian to accept his views all at once, so let these two people in power taste it slowly.
Of course, the written form of the recital must be written, and it is possible that other important ministers of the court will also see it, how to write it better, and I have to consult Shangguan Wan'er, a talented woman, on this matter.
When Liu Yi left the palace, he originally wanted to find an opportunity to say a few words to Shangguan Wan'er, but just as he was about to leave the palace, he saw Shangguan Wan'er walking out for some reason. After Liu Yi left the palace, he looked outside the Penglai Hall for a while, but he didn't see Shangguan Wan'er, so he had to give up, and walked in the direction of the Qianniu Guard Station with some frustration, preparing to report to the guard post first, meet his Shangguan and subordinates, and understand the duty arrangements during this time.
Liu Yi walked to the corridor between the Qinghui Hall and the Huanzhou Palace, and was about to walk in the direction of the Yanying Palace, but saw a person standing at the turn of the corridor, it was Shangguan Wan'er, Shangguan Wan'er was standing with his back to the direction he was coming from, not knowing what he was looking at.
Liu Yi was overjoyed in his heart, saw that there was no one around, ran over quickly, stood a step behind Shangguan Wan'er, and called softly: "Wan'er..."
This beauty is really good at finding a place, and every time she waits for herself, there is no one around.
Hearing the footsteps, Shangguan Wan'er, who already knew that Liu Yi was coming, heard Liu Yi's affectionate call, and couldn't help but tremble slightly, but she didn't turn around, and still said in the same voice as just now: "Niangniang asked me to wait for you here..."
Shangguan Wan'er was waiting for him here, it turned out to be Wu Zetian's order, Liu Yi couldn't help but ask in confusion: "Wan'er, what's wrong with you?" What happened? ”
Hearing Liu Yi say this, Shangguan Wan'er still didn't look back, "Do you still want to ask me about something..."
Shangguan Wan'er's voice was no longer cold and colorful, but the emotion it carried was a kind of sadness, which made Liu Yi shudder, and he quickly explained: "Wan'er, I was just about to tell you about Princess Taiping sending her maid, it was my mother's promise, and I can't help it, don't be angry!"
After Liu Yi said this, Shangguan Wan'er turned around suddenly, and stared at Liu Yi with tears and hatred: "I don't think you refused at all, you wish that someone would arrange a maid for you, and that now the queen of heaven will marry you..."
"Wan'er, when are you free, let's find a chance to have a good conversation, okay? You listen to my explanation..."Hearing Shangguan Wan'er say this hatefully, Liu Yi was relieved.
"I don't want any explanation from you!" Shangguan Wan'er shook her head and said hatefully: "You will definitely be appreciated by His Majesty the Emperor and the Queen of Heaven today, coupled with your previous performance, presumably Princess Taiping will marry me soon, how dare I, a slave in the palace, dare to listen to an explanation from a person like you who will be hot in the court immediately..."
"Wan'er, then I won't explain, I know you will understand my mind, if you are willing to listen to me, when you have time to go to the room I rent, I will wait for you there," Liu Yi also put away the tone that he was eager to explain just now, and said very seriously, Shangguan Wan'er said with hatred, which means that the situation is not very serious, and said these sarcastic words, what I am most afraid of is that this beauty does not show anything, then it will be a big trouble.
Shangguan Wan'er was very surprised by such a change in Liu Yi's attitude, and looked at Liu Yi's meaningful gaze for a while, and then turned her face away, "Who wants to go to your house!"
Liu Yi likes the tacit understanding between him and Shangguan Wan'er in the past, the two of them can sense each other's thoughts from their eyes, some subtle movements, and even these don't want to do anything, at this time he also hopes that Shangguan Wan'er can also understand what he thinks, Liu Yi has heard a completely different taste from Shangguan Wan'er's words just now.
"Wan'er, didn't you say that you wanted to help me read the recitals presented to His Majesty and Niangniang about Turkic and Tibetan affairs? I've probably written it, and I want you to take a look at it and hear your opinion," Liu Yi turned the subject around.
"You have already said it in front of His Majesty the Emperor and the Queen of Heaven, do you want me to watch it?" Shangguan Wan'er turned her head sideways again in surprise and glanced at Liu Yi, "I really didn't expect you to be so bold today, dare to say so many things in front of Your Majesty and Niangniang, and you can't see my eyes on you, which makes people worry about death..."
"Wan'er is worried about me, I'm really happy, I can't stop the topic just now," Liu Yi admitted that he was quite impulsive just now, and told all the points he thought were very good, and he didn't consider whether Li Zhi and Wu Zetian could accept it.
"Who is worried about you, I don't dare that you will not be punished by the Queen of Heaven, let's go, presumably Niangniang will also return to the Xianju Palace!" Shangguan Wan'er said, no matter how Liu Yi reacted, she turned around and walked back.
When Shangguan Wan'er walked by him, Liu Yi grabbed Shangguan Wan'er's hand and said softly: "Wan'er, when do you have time to say it one day, come to my house, I miss you very much..."
Hearing Liu Yi's words that missed her very much, Shangguan Wan'er's body trembled obviously, and she didn't break free of the hand held by Liu Yi, but her eyes were looking ahead, "The queen of heaven gave me leave the day after tomorrow, but I didn't have the slightest interest in coming to you..."
Seeing that Shangguan Wan'er still let herself hold her hand, Liu Yi was overjoyed, although this beauty said so, she was definitely willing to come over, and immediately said: "Then after I finish my morning exercise, I will wait for you outside the palace..."
"I have legs of my own, so I don't need you to wait!" Shangguan Wan'er said, glanced at Liu Yi, and then broke free of her hand and walked forward.
Liu Yi also naturally followed behind and went to the Immortal Palace.
Wu Zetian had already returned to the Xianju Palace, Shangguan Wan'er went in to report, and soon came out to signal Liu Yi to go in, and finally advised: "Don't talk nonsense like just now, just answer Niangniang's questions honestly..."
Without waiting for Liu Yi to answer, Shangguan Wan'er had already entered the inner hall, and Liu Yi had to follow in, and bowed to Wu Zetian, who was sitting at the head of the hall, "Weichen knocked to see the queen of heaven..."
"Virtuous nephew, don't have so much etiquette today, you sit, let's talk about some things casually!" Wu Zetian commanded, and then said to Shangguan Wan'er: "Wan'er, you should retreat first..."
"Yes, sis!" Shangguan Wan'er saluted, then turned around and walked outside the hall, and when she rushed to Liu Yi's side, she glared at Liu Yi fiercely, with a warning in her eyes.
"Virtuous nephew, listening to your words today, it makes people feel like they are suddenly opened!" Wu Zetian opened his mouth and said, "What you think is really different from ordinary people, this palace has never heard such a point of view..."
"Niangniang, that's just Weichen's random thoughts, if there is something wrong, please forgive Niangniang!"
"Your Majesty didn't say that what you said was wrong, how can you say that you are guilty!"
Wu Zetian had a faint look on her face, which made people feel her mentality.
"Thank you, Your Majesty and Niangniang for not blaming Weichen for the crime of arrogance!" Liu Yi breathed a sigh of relief, Wu Zetian's tone of voice was still relatively gentle, and he shouldn't blame himself for anything.
Just when Liu Yi was a little happy, Wu Zetian's tone suddenly changed, and there was a hint of questioning: "This palace just wants to ask you, you have so many thoughts in your heart, why didn't you make this palace clear in advance?" ”
Liu Yi had already guessed that Wu Zetian might ask himself like this, but he still pretended to be surprised and replied: "Niangniang, these Weichen are still on vacation, and they have no chance to enter the palace, and they are sorting out this information in the past few days, I originally wanted to write down everything I thought about and present it to the queen of heaven Niangniang for a look, but I didn't expect that Weichen had not finished sorting out all the things he thought of, and he received a summons from His Majesty and Niangniang, so he hurriedly entered the palace, and when he heard that His Majesty and Niangniang asked each other, he also said everything he thought..."
Wu Zetian looked at Liu Yi with a respectful look as if he didn't believe it, and said after a while: "What you think about is really not simple, it must have taken a lot of time to figure it out, so... Hongu doesn't blame you..."
"Thank you, Niang!" Liu Yi got up and saluted, it was really tiring to talk to this old lady, not only was she scared, but she couldn't talk nonsense, and she had to bow from time to time, which was really not a taste, but she would often stay in the palace in the future, and this kind of thing was inevitable.
"Do you know that in the court today, the ministers are arguing about how to settle the prisoners and how to deal with the affairs of the Turkic tribes," Wu Zetian stared at Liu Yi, "I guess these points of view you have also said in Pei Shangshu..."
"When Weichen went to Anbei, he did communicate with Pei Shangshu about this matter, but he didn't say so much, many things were thought of after the minister returned to Chang'an!" Liu Yi replied honestly.
"I heard that you entered Pei Shangshu's sect?" Wu Zetian changed his words.
"Weichen wants to learn the art of war handed down by the Duke of Weiguo, and be loyal to the country, Meng Pei Shangshu will not give up, and he will be accepted as a disciple and can learn his art of war!" Now that everyone knows about this, Liu Yi has also honestly confessed.
Wu Zetian thought for a while and nodded, "It's not bad to have such an idea, Pei Shangshu is old, and there won't be too many people who can go on the expedition, and the art of war you have learned needs to have a successor, and this palace also thinks that you are the most suitable successor!"
"Thank you Niangniang for not blaming the minister, in the future, Weichen will do anything first..."Liu Yi breathed a sigh of relief again.
"Virtuous nephew, this palace wants to ask you, do you have any good ideas on how to deal with the Turkic captives?" Wu Zetian was noncommittal about Liu Yi's allegiance, and asked lightly about the matter just mentioned.
"Wei Chen has thought of some ways to dispose of the captives, and originally wanted to tell His Majesty and Niangniang a long time ago, but he just forgot..."
"Oh!?" Wu Zetian looked very interested on his face, and asked His Royal Highness Liu Yidao: "Then you talk to this palace, how to deal with these hundreds of thousands of prisoners?" ”
(To be continued)