Chapter Seventy-Four: Exposed
Zhang Dian cut his hands and paced back and forth in the study, and the soft nightgown made of wide Shu brocade dragged on the ground unconsciously.
His brows furrowed together as if they were knotted, and his face was solemn, as if he was thinking about something.
After a while, a figure appeared in front of the door. The man coughed and said, "Sir, Mr. Gardener has been invited." ”
Zhang Dian paused, turned his head sideways and responded: "In this case, please invite Mr. in." ”
So Steward Cao gently pushed the door open, and the man in the burqa nodded to him, and then stepped into the study, only to hear a "bang", and the door of the study was closed by Steward Cao, which really frightened the "Mr. Gardener".
Zhang Duan looked this man up and down, and saw that he was no more than six feet tall, with a slender body, and his fingers exposed outside his sleeves were white and translucent, so he knew who this person was.
He smiled slightly and said, "The late night visit of the gentleman has made Ben Xiang panic. I don't know if there is anything wrong with the flowers and plants in the Prime Minister's Mansion? ”
"Humph!" The person in the burqa snorted coldly and said, "If there are guests who are disturbed, they neither give up their seats nor serve tea, is it the way of hospitality?" ”
"Oh?" Hearing her count, Zhang Dian was taken aback, and hurriedly smiled and said: "Don't blame you, sir, your appearance is also care, but it's messy." Come on, come on, sir, take a seat. As he spoke, he led the man in the burqa to sit down at his desk.
He sat down slowly, and removed the hood from his head, revealing his true face. Isn't this who Mo Yunxiao is? Although he was wearing a black burqa and his hair was a little disheveled, he still did not change his cold and arrogant expression.
She said with a smile: "Zhang Xianggong, you and I are different from men and women, and it is at night, so I have to do this mystery, and I also ask Zhang Xianggong Haihan to be abrupt and presumptuous." ”
Zhang Dian sat opposite her, looked at her carefully, and couldn't help but be excited, and secretly thought in his heart: "The strange thing is that King Jian's daughter is willing to be driven by this woman, and this woman's appearance is really good, which can be called gorgeous." ”
Mo Yunxiao was a little strange when he saw that he was only looking at himself, and said with a smile: "Zhang Xiang is only staring at my face, is there anything strange on my face?" ”
"Oh! No! Zhang Duan woke up like a dream, and then said: "The princess is really extraordinary, no wonder she can be favored by King Jian." ”
Mo Yunxiao smiled and said, "Prime Minister Zhang wants to praise me, you plan big things, and your backhand is the disaster of extermination." If King Jian really spoiled me, he shouldn't have gotten on this thief ship. ”
Zhang Dian was stunned for a moment, and had to lower his voice and said, "The princess knows everything?" ”
"Yes, I know it all." Mo Yunxiao paused, and then said: "Zhang Xianggong, don't deceive me for being a woman, in fact, I have seven exquisite hearts. It's just that the slave has something to say, so I'm here to ask for advice. ”
"But it doesn't hurt to say Princess." Zhangdun's face gradually became heavy.
"King Jian and Emperor Xian are brothers of the same mother, according to the law of etiquette, the first emperor dragon drove the guest, and King Jian should succeed him. King Jane's indignation is also reasonable. However, Zhang Xianggong was originally the ruler of the former dynasty, and he was already a very popular minister. I don't know why you have to wade into this troubled water. ”
Zhang Dian thought about it for a while, and couldn't help but let out a long sigh. He stood up and paced as he said, "The princess is right, she is already a very human minister, and there is really no reason to take such a big risk. It's just that the princess doesn't know that now her own appearance and brother are fish and meat on the board, and they are slaughtered by others. ”
"Oh?" Mo Yunxiao also stood up and asked, "Why is this?" ”
"Alas, on that day, the ministers discussed the government and discussed the candidates for succession. Zeng Bu and the Queen Mother pushed King Duan, while Benxiang pushed King Jian. Zhang Dan said as he walked: "Later, Benxiang and Zeng Bu had an argument, and for a while he was angry and said, 'King Duan is frivolous, and he can't rule the world'." As soon as this remark came out, it caused trouble. ”
Mo Yunxiao frowned, and said suspiciously: "Just for this sentence, the official family will be unfavorable to Zhang Xiang?" ”
Zhang Dian smiled bitterly, turned around and said: "The so-called son of heaven and a courtier, the true appearance has long been intolerable to today's officials, so if I want to keep the glory of the family, I have to help King Jian ascend the throne." ”
"Oh......" Mo Yunxiao nodded as if suddenly realized.
Zhang Dian looked at her and laughed, and said, "The princess came to visit late at night, just to ask about this?" ”
Mo Yunxiao was stunned for a moment before saying, "Of course not." The slave risked ruining his reputation, certainly not to listen to the story. Zhang Xiang, since you have no way back, it is better to listen to the slave. ”
Zhang Dan's face was full of suspicion, and a pair of vigilant eyes looked Mo Yunxiao up and down, only to see that she was smiling and her words were indeed sincere, so he asked, "I don't know what the princess has to say?" ”
"Think about it, how many heroes throughout the ages have inevitably ended up cooking rabbits and dead dogs? Xianggong wanted to keep the family safe, so he took risks, which was indeed a helpless move. However, Xianggong may not have thought that if your major event is successful, King Jian will really become an official. Will he definitely reuse Xianggong? ”
Hearing this, Zhang Dian couldn't help but gasp. "What does the princess mean by being confused?" He asked coldly.
Mo Yunxiao continued: "Xianggong is already a very popular minister, even if he has made new achievements, it is difficult for the official family to reward him. This is called high merit and shaking the master, but those who have high merit and shaking the lord have never had a good end. Moreover, it was a great rebellion to seek the usurpation of the throne. King Jian can't defile himself, and at that time, I'm afraid that only by borrowing your head can you calm down the criticism of the world. ”
As soon as these words came out, Zhang Dian suddenly felt a chill down his spine, and the hairs on his body stood on end. He stared at the woman in front of him with wide eyes, and then found that his palms were already dripping with sweat.
Seeing him like this, Mo Yunxiao smiled proudly. Perhaps, he can disintegrate the alliance between Zhang Dian and King Jian in just a few words, and can make this dangerous palace coup disappear invisibly. Perhaps, he can really become a person like Su Qin and Zhang Yi, and save the country's society with his sharp speech.
"It turns out that the princess is here to be a lobbyist?" Zhang Dian said in surprise.
Mo Yunxiao covered her mouth and laughed, and said, "What kind of lobbyist you are is just a heartfelt statement, all for the sake of the public." You can't be cautious. ”
Zhang Dian nodded, gave a thumbs up and praised: "Okay, it's really a fierce woman with the style of a chivalrous man." However, there is still something unclear about the true appearance, and I still have to ask for advice. ”
"Well, it's okay to say it." Mo Yunxiao agreed easily.
"Since the princess is King Jian's pillow, don't you want King Jian to be the emperor, and the princess can also be the mother of the world? Why do the opposite? ”
Mo Yunxiao restrained her smile and said, "Yes, if I were a short-sighted woman, I am afraid that I would look forward to the world every day, as Xianggong said." It's just that the changes in the palace have always been dangerous, and the slightest carelessness is a catastrophe of extermination. The slave is afraid that in the end, he will not even be able to save his life. Also, even if King Jian is an official, he must be dealing with government affairs every day, and there is not much time to spend on slaves, far from being like now, we can live a life without fighting with the world. ”
Zhang Dian nodded and said with a smile: "The princess can see it thoroughly. ”
Mo Yunxiao took two steps, looked at Zhang Dian and said, "Xianggong, you are also a smart person, and the joints in your head here are not difficult to think about." I hope you think twice. ”
Zhang Dian dodged her gaze, frowned and thought for a long time, but did not say anything for a long time.
Mo Yunxiao smiled and said, "Xianggong, I know you still have concerns. Are you afraid that even if you don't raise the matter, you will not be able to escape the condemnation of today's officials, yes or no? ”
Zhang Dian smiled bitterly and said, "The princess really has a seven-trick exquisite heart. Yes, this is the deepest concern of this appearance. ”
Mo Yunxiao smiled faintly and said, "This matter is not to worry about. does not hide from the public, and the slave also has some relationship with the official family. To put it irreverently, in the pen and ink Danqing, the official family is only afraid that they will worship slaves as teachers. ”
"Oh?" Zhang's eyes widened, revealing a look of great surprise. Zhao Ji's Danqing kung fu is extremely high, which is well known to everyone. didn't expect this little lady to dare to call herself Zhao Ji's teacher, which couldn't help but shock Zhang Dian.
"In front of the official family, slaves can also speak." Mo Yunxiao said with a smile: "If the official family knows that Zhang Xianggong is loyal to him, they will naturally protect the integrity of the Xianggong family." This matter will be borne by the slave society. ”
"You...... What do you have to do with it? Zhang Dian asked in a bit of a panic.
Mo Yunxiao knew that he would ask like this, so he took out a folding fan from his arms unhurriedly, and then handed it up with both hands, saying: "This is given to the slave by the official family, please see if it is the handwriting of the official family." ”
Zhang Dunhu was full of suspicions, and he didn't care about etiquette. He took the folding fan and unfolded it to take a look, and the painting and calligraphy were indeed Zhao Ji's style. This time, he was even more surprised. This Mo Yunxiao standing in front of him is really hidden. The official family and King Jian, the two most noble men in the Great Song Dynasty are now the first to look forward to her, and there has never been such a thing in the past.
Zhang Dan suddenly had a palpitation. Mo Yunxiao still looked at herself with a smile, but behind this smile there may be a sharp axe, and if she is not careful, she will be doomed.
He trembled and returned the folding fan and said, "The princess is really not simple. ”
Mo Yunxiao smiled faintly and said, "It's nothing, who let us meet an elegant son of heaven." ”
Zhang Dan's body was weak, and he hurriedly held on to the bookcase by the wall, and returned to his seat step by step with considerable effort, and said: "Even so, there is nothing to say about the appearance, and it depends on the princess." It's just that King Jane's side ......"
Mo Yunxiao was overjoyed, and hurriedly rushed up and said: "That's easy, I'll go and say it to King Jian, he listens to me the most." ”
Zhang Dian nodded, muttering, "That's good, that's good......" while raising his sleeve to wipe the sweat from his head.
Mo Yunxiao was very satisfied, so she said: "Zhang Xianggong is really a sensible person. Okay, I'm done, I'm going back. Zhang Xianggong, we will have a period later. She turned and left.
"Wait!" Zhang Dian hurriedly stopped her, Mo Yunxiao was stunned, turned around and asked, "What else does Xianggong have to advise?" ”
Zhang Dan smiled and said, "It's nothing, it's just that it's late at night, and the princess is inevitably worried when she is alone." If any more troubled people see it, they are afraid that there will be trouble again. The prime minister dared to ask the princess to rest in the palace for a night, and early tomorrow morning, the prime minister will personally send the princess back to the palace. ”
Mo Yunxiao hesitated. Zhang's words are true, but I am afraid it is not very convenient to live in someone else's house. She looked up at Zhang Dun after thinking, and saw that he was looking at her with a smile, as if he had evil intentions, so she said, "It's fine, but I don't like to be disturbed." ”
"That's nature." Zhang Dian hurriedly came to the window, propped up the hanging window, and shouted, "Steward Cao! Steward Cao, who was waiting on the side, hurriedly agreed and rushed over.
"Arrange a room for Mr. Gardener, don't want men, and send a few clever girls to wait." Zhang Dan commanded.
"I'm tired." Mo Yunxiao nodded to Zhang Duan before going out, then put on his hood again, and went with Steward Cao.
Looking at Mo Yunxiao's distant back, the smile on Zhang Dian's face gradually dissipated. He frowned and paced around the room again, thinking hard about what Mo Yunxiao had just said to him. After a long time, Steward Cao returned to the window to resume his life. He hurriedly asked, "Is it arranged?" ”
"It's okay, the three girls are waiting, and they have fallen asleep." Steward Cao replied.
"Hmm." Zhang Dian nodded, and said, "If you go to Yu Hou Mansion again, you will say that I have 100,000 urgent matters to discuss with Qiu Yu Hou." ”
This night, there was silence, only the chirping of insects. Soon, it was getting dark. The flowers and plants in the garden are stained with fresh dewdrops, and the birds are flying around, singing in harmony with each other.
Mo Yunxiao had already packed up and pushed open the door of her room, and Zhang Dian and Steward Cao had been standing at the door and waiting for a long time.
She smiled and said, "Xianggong Zhang got up early." ”
Zhang Dian changed his arrogant expression, far less respectful than last night. He snorted coldly and said, "Mo Yunxiao, you are really bold. ”
Mo Yunxiao was stunned for a moment and said, "Xianggong Zhang, what do you mean by this?" ”
"What do you mean? Hum! Ben Xiang almost fell for your trick! After Zhang Duan finished speaking, he waved his hand, and a group of thugs rushed up from all directions to capture Mo Yunxiao.
Mo Yunxiao's nerves tightened, and he shouted: "Who of you dares!" Her tongue fought spring thunder, although this shout did not take off the delicate woman, but it was also terrifying. The thugs stopped as if they had heard the order.
She glared at Zhang Dian with a pair of angry eyes and asked, "Zhang Xianggong, what's going on, please explain it clearly!" ”
"Mo Yunxiao! You are clever but you are mistaken by cleverness! Qiu Feng slowly walked out of the crowd. With a wicked smile on his face, he said: "Zhou Xiang, you planned, first made trouble in the Ghost Fan Tower, led to Wan Nailin's head, and then took advantage of him to involve Zhang Xianggong. Aren't you scheming and painstakingly trying to sabotage our great things? ”
"No!" Mo Yunxiao hurriedly set her eyes on Zhang Dian, and said in a somewhat pleading tone: "Zhang Xianggong, please listen to my words......
"You don't have to say any more." Qiu Feng interrupted her words: "Not only Wan Nailin and Zhang Xianggong were used by you, but even King Jian was also played with by you. It's fake that you are the princess of King Jane, but it's true that you have an affair with the official. You did everything possible to go back to the officer's house, and your intention is this. ”
After he finished speaking, he set his eyes on Zhang Dian. Zhang Dan was annoyed and ashamed, so he commanded loudly: "What are you still doing in a daze? Don't take this down yet! ”
"Wait!" Mo Yunxiao stopped everyone again, and then raised his hands while glaring at the extremely proud Qiu Feng.
The thugs on both sides looked at each other, and then came up and tied her hands with thick hemp rope.