"Why is this carriage here?" The third son drove the carriage and looked at a carriage next to the gate of the Tang Mansion with a puzzled expression.

As soon as he finished speaking, the carriage window was opened

Sima Liang looked curiously at the door of the Tang Mansion.

"The Yang family's carriage? How did you come to the Tang family? He muttered to himself.

After thinking for a while, Sima Liang was very uneasy.

At the same time, he thought of what Xiao Sanzi had just said.

"Have you seen this carriage?"

"Yes, when we came out of the saltworks today. In this way, I still won't admit to mistake. ”

The third son's determined tone made Sima Liang even more worried. thought to herself: The Yang family has never been involved in local affairs, so she should be right.

"It's really sad, I thought I could have a happy day."

Sima Liang closed the window and leaned weakly on the carriage.

At this moment, he didn't want to enter the Tang Mansion, let alone see that person.

But the other party is coming at him, even if he hides once, there will be many times.

"Forget it, I'll meet her."

Sima Liang sighed and stepped out of the carriage.

Looking at the lantern lit at the entrance of the Tang Mansion, he took a few deep breaths.

Crossing the threshold, Sima Liang showed his usual smile.

He walked through the front yard as he did the sun.

When he came to the atrium of the main courtyard, Sima Liang saw Tang Chong who kept walking back and forth in the courtyard.

The other party looked like he was in a quandary. And I was so engrossed in thinking that I didn't notice anyone entering the yard at all.

When a pair of feet stopped Tang Chong, he raised his head and looked at the person suspiciously.

"Your Highness, you're back. Your Royal Highness the Third Princess, waiting for you in Bao'er's courtyard. ”

The moment he saw Sima Liang, Tang Chong was a little puzzled, but after seeing the other party's face clearly. His brow furrowed, and his face beamed with joy, as if he had seen the Savior coming.

"I see, I'll go over now."

Sima Liang patted the other party's shoulder and comforted him. Then he left the main courtyard and went to the small courtyard where he lived.

Tang Chong stopped in place and watched the other party leave.

"I hope Your Highness can settle the third princess. Seeing that His Royal Highness looked like he knew it in his heart, he thought that this time it was also expected by the other party, and there should be no accidents. ”

Years of contact have made Tang Chong believe that Sima Liang can handle everything well.

But this time Sima Liang is really bottomless.

The closer he got to the courtyard, the more nervous he became.

In the end, Sima Liang came to the familiar courtyard gate.

After pausing for a moment, clenching his fists slightly, he pushed open the courtyard door and entered it.

Bao'er's yard is not small, but there are so many people today that it seems a little crowded.

And all the people present except for Sima Liang were women, and the yin qi was a bit heavy.

As the courtyard door was pushed open, everyone's eyes were focused on him.

"Your Highness, you're back."

……

"Sixth brother, you made me wait."

……

"Third sister, if you tell Brother Yu in advance, then I won't be ready to come back early." There was some complaint in Sima Liang's tone, as if he blamed the other party for not reminding him.

Sima Liang looked straight at the luxurious and beautiful woman sitting on the main seat.

Thinking that the other party was the third princess he feared, Sima Xin.

Although they are brother and sister, Sima Liang does not have much resemblance to each other.

The only thing that resembles it is the eyes of the inherited father.

It was like an abyss, bottomless. No one else can see the master's mind at all.

The third princess put away her smile and showed a look of blame

"You and I are sisters and brothers, why do you need to announce it. Besides, the Tang family can be regarded as an in-laws, so why should I see it like that. But you came to Yancheng and didn't look at me. ”

The sincerity of the words, except for Sima Liang and Xiao Yao, was a little surprised. After all, they don't understand the relationship between the two, they just think it's like this.

Seeing this, Sima Liang sighed in his heart. On the surface, he still has to pretend to be annoyed.

"It's the foolish brother who has seen the outside, Bao'er, you lead the others to eat first, you don't have to wait for the two of us. If you want to come to Sister Huang, there are a lot of things you want to talk to me about alone. ”

Sima Liang knew that the other party came in person, there must be something, and he didn't want his subordinates to convey something. Since I can't hide, I can only end it quickly.

The third princess's lips raised slightly.

"Sixth brother, you really understand your sister's mind. Just as I want to stay in shape, I don't have to have dinner. The two younger siblings, who are Miao Ling, don't have this kind of worry, let's eat early. After all, it has been hard work to accompany me for so long. ”

The tone was the same as before, but Boa still sensed something was wrong. I thought: These three princesses don't seem to be good.

Bao'er looked at Mu Yu, and the other party also looked at her.

The two smiled, then saluted and left.

Even if they know that the other party has a problem, they can't participate in the royal conversation. You can only leave as instructed.

The two women sighed as they closed the courtyard door.

"I hope Your Highness can handle it."

"Xianggong, it should be fine."

……

waited until the descendants of the third princess were also sent away.

The courtyard was instantly deserted.

It may be windy, and Sima Liang felt a hint of coldness.

He sat across from the third princess and looked into each other's eyes.

"Sister Huang, what's the matter with this time?"

"The prince's reminder, I think you didn't pay attention to it at all. If I hadn't received the letter that day, I wouldn't have known that the prince asked you to greet me. And I used Fengchai to remind you, but you still haven't come to see me in the past half a month. Let my sister wait. ”

After speaking, the third princess snorted coldly.

Sure enough, it has something to do with the prince. Sima Liang thought secretly.

But he couldn't think of a reason for it for the time being, and he didn't have time to think deeply.

"Look at the foolish brother's memory, it's not good for me. forgot the prince's entrustment, which made my sister sad. I think there is also a description in the prince's letter, so I don't need to bring words. ”

"Besides, my sister didn't come on the day I was a fan. I think my sister was busy and forgot. Let's just pass this matter aside, and we can be considered even. ”

Sima Liang smiled and picked up the teapot, poured a cup of herbal tea and took a sip.

The third princess looked at him for a long time, and then smiled.

"Sixth brother, I have always felt that among our brothers and sisters, you are the most hidden. Be smart or clumsy. It's just the norm in our family. If it were just that, I wouldn't be so wary of you. ”

Speaking of this, the third princess's face sank.

"But you should give up what you deserve, and you should have a grasp of the human heart. It makes me feel a little incomprehensible, and sometimes those invisible little things are more frightening than the power of the visible. ”

After speaking, the third princess looked at Sima Liang expressionlessly, as if she wanted to see him through.

The two looked at each other for a moment.

Sima Liang put away his smile and looked at the third princess expressionlessly.

In some ways, the two are very similar. It's also the same way, they know the logic of their own behavior.

So disguise or temptation. Basically, it doesn't make much sense.

From the two of them put away their expressions, they temporarily took off their disguises and talked officially.

"Sister Huang, I understand your worries. But foolish brother, I really just want to be a comfortable prince, and I don't want to participate in the court's seizure of the prince. Over the years, how many people have I refused, I think you have heard it in the Yang family. ”

"I naturally know, otherwise the prince insisted on letting you come to Yancheng, and I wouldn't agree. But sometimes, if you don't want to, someone will push you to the top. You don't know these things, I don't blame you. But you have to show your attitude, otherwise there will always be people who are restless. ”

The slender fingers of the third princess were at the mouth of the teacup, sliding back and forth. It seems that she knows a lot of things that Sima Liang doesn't know.

Sima Liang was taken aback. I thought to myself: What a hassle.

In fact, he also knows that someone is secretly pushing himself to the top.

After all, Sima Liang's grandfather was a powerful person at the beginning of the Yan Kingdom, and he was also the family of the Prime Minister who was re-elected for two consecutive terms after the Li State confirmed the current territory.

Even if they are exterminated, there are many political legacies. Even if they are suppressed, most of the people who survived the incident are in high positions. Naturally, I want him to rise to the top and go further.

After all, Sima Liang's existence is a banner that symbolizes the old interest group.

Helping him to ascend to the position is also the driving force for these people to stick together. Even if he doesn't want to, the other party will still work hard for it.

This is the court, and it's not like you can get out of it if you refuse.

Sima Liang's face was embarrassed, and he wanted to speak several times, but in the end he didn't speak.

Because he really couldn't convince those people, and he didn't want to show his attitude, he was very embarrassed.

The third princess saw Sima Liang's thoughts.

She got up and walked over to the other party's side.

"Your sister and I won't make it difficult for you, you just need to follow your father's instructions and carefully investigate the matter of private salt, especially after the release of salt. If something happens, the prince will solve it. Even if you are involved, you can get out of it with your intentions. ”

"Huh?"

Sima Liang's eyes widened suddenly, and then doubts and incomprehension flashed in his eyes, and finally showed a helpless expression.

The dead eunuch. He thought to himself.

This matter only passed through the hands of three people. It is impossible for the emperor to say it, and Sima Liang is only going to tell Xiao Shunzi today. So this news can only be spread by Zhao Gonggong.

However, there is no point in thinking about this now. Sima Liang was thinking about what the other party was playing, because no matter how you look at it, it is all a conspiracy and conspiracy.

The third princess was not in a hurry, just stood beside him and waited quietly.

Alas.

Sima Liang sighed. I thought: She can tell me like this, she thinks about it a lot. I must not have figured it out for a moment. But this shouldn't be inherited, and there is no way to do it. Besides, the prince's side is not the same idea.

As he prepares to pour a cup of tea and calm down.

The third princess snatched the teapot and took the initiative to pour the tea.

This behavior made Sima Liang understand that he was being manipulated.

Just like the third princess said, what you can't see through is the most terrifying. He didn't know what the other party had in his hands and dared to threaten him like this. Or what excuse there is to deal with yourself.

In short, Sima Liang didn't dare to bet. It's not easy to have today, and he doesn't want to lose everything in front of him, even if it's just possible.

Besides, as the other party said, it is advisable to track down the private salt by himself. In addition, he has nothing to do with this matter, even if something happens, even if the emperor does not admit the secret decree.

Sima Liang felt that he could also clear his suspicions.

After some consideration, he agreed to the other party's request.

Seeing Sima Liang agree, the third princess smiled.

After patting him lightly on the shoulder, he looked at the moon that was about to rise.

"Sixth brother, it's October soon. Remember to bring an umbrella when you go out, the sky in Yancheng will change, be careful to get wet. ”

Sima Liang patted the other party's hand on his shoulder.

"Thank you Sister Huang for reminding me, I'll pay attention."

"Just pay attention."

After speaking, the third princess withdrew from the small courtyard alone.

Only Sima Liang was left alone, sitting alone in the courtyard.

He picked up the cup of tea that the third princess had poured for himself.

Feeling the coolness in the tea cup, Sima Liang's heart was also cold.

"Since you're going to pull me in, there's no way I'm still at your mercy. I miscalculated this time, but not necessarily next time. ”

Sima Liang picked up the teacup and poured the tea to the ground.

He then poured himself another glass. Then he took the teacup and turned to look at the moon.

"The moon is so round, it seems to be a little rounder than the central capital."