In the face of Yang Xuanzhi's tears, Zhang Wen was speechless, what could he say? His greatest pain is that he can't stop a woman from falling in love with him.

Yang Xuan's waitress is round and jade, she is not fat, but there are some places that should be big that are really different from ordinary people, especially high breasts are suppressed by ordinary size clothes, as if they are about to burst. Her skin is like snow, and her beautiful face is beautiful against the background of the red lantern under the eaves. Such a person, the tears of sadness teach people to look at heartbreak. Zhang Wen's heart was sad for a while.

"Today they said that the emperor would even share the country with Lord Zhang, and said that they would reward you with a woman...... Tell the emperor that you want the emperor to reward me? The emperor has never even seen me in person. ”

"You're thinking too simply......" Zhang Wen shook his head and sighed. Just kidding, can the waiters be compared to the women of the Church Division? Regardless of whether the emperor has seen Yang Xuanzhi in person, Yang Xuanzhi is also the woman of the rightful emperor! The emperor really doesn't want the royal face anymore? Even if the emperor wants to reward the woman of the sect division to ask Zhang, do you dare to ask for it?

Today, the emperor still asked Zhang Wen to sleep in the harem, and it is strange that Zhang Wen dares to sleep in the harem. Zhang Wen couldn't even figure out whether the emperor was pretending to be drunk or really drunk just now, he didn't think that an emperor was really willing to share the country with others, and he didn't think that an emperor would completely trust a person. Sleeping in a harem? Looks like you still want to be emperor! Maybe this is just a temptation, and Zhang Wen will never forget what he is doing at any time.

Yang Xuanzhi bowed his head gloomily and wept, Zhang Wen saw this, sighed and said, "We can't be together, forget me." I am a minister, so I should do what I should do; You are a harem concubine, so you should let yourself accept this life. I know you are very lonely, but many people are lonely, and the emperor just said that he was very lonely. Slowly I got used to it, and life is like this. Do you understand? ”

Yang Xuanzhi raised her head, the tears on her face, reflecting the red light of the lamp, crystal clear, her tears were still falling violently, but she made a smile and nodded. This expression broke Zhang Wen's heart.

He gritted his teeth, passed by Yang Xuan, and walked away. Yang Xuanzhi turned around and saw a heroic back in battle armor under the light.

Liu Chao sent Zhang Wen out of the Forbidden City, and immediately after returning, he asked Yang Xuan's attendant what the queen had brought to Zhang Wen. Yang Xuanzhi said: The queen mother heard that the emperor ordered Zhang Wen to stay in the palace, so she asked me to tell Zhang Wen that no matter what, she could not stay in the palace overnight.

Liu Chao smiled: "What's the matter with our family, Zhang Wen is not stupid, do you need to be reminded by the queen's mother...... But the queen's eyes and ears are really fast! ”

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Zhang Wen left Zuo'anmen in a sedan chair, it was already completely dark, but the lights on the chessboard street were still brilliant, after Jianyu was expelled from the Beijing Division, the shops of the Beijing Division immediately opened normally, and the business was the source of livelihood for the merchants, and there was no room for sloppiness.

The bustling streets are still noisy at night, and all this seems to have nothing to do with Zhang Wen sitting in a sedan chair. Sometimes Zhang Wen even thinks that maybe he can live a happier life as a businessman or a simple landlord. The more you are in a high position, the more you understand the preciousness of life. Just like Emperor Zhu Youxiao, it is a great pleasure to sell his handicrafts on the street.

As soon as Zhang Wen came out of Qipan Street, the sedan chair stopped somehow, and then heard Xuan Yue's voice say: "Boss, someone wants to see you, Qin Xiaobao......" Xuan Yue lowered his voice and said, "From the prince's mansion." ”

After hearing this, Zhang Wen opened the sedan curtain and saw an old man with a rich body, a beardless mouth, and a smile standing next to him, bowing to himself.

"My lord heard that Mr. Zhang has returned to Beijing, and I want to invite Mr. Zhang to the house to catch up with the old days, I wonder if Mr. Zhang is free?"

Wang Tiqian invited himself to the door, there must be something to discuss, Zhang Wen originally wanted to find a chance to meet Wang Tiqian, at this time someone happened to come to invite, although it was not early, but there was no obstacle. So Zhang Wen said: "I am also about to visit the prince's mansion, since the prince is invited today, it is better to be respectful." ”

When he arrived at Wang Tiqian's house in Shamao Hutong, Wang Tiqian greeted him at the gate of the courtyard. Because the emperor asked Zhang for courtesy, a favored minister was about to be born, and even a ceremonial eunuch like Wang Tiqian became more and more face-saving.

Wang Tiqian wore a cloth robe, his expression was calm, and his demeanor looked more chic, his big opponent, Wei Zhongxian, who had been pressing on his head, saw that he was defeated, Wang Tiqian just didn't want to be so chic and calm.

"Our family has just practiced a piece of music with Qin Xin, which is to be dedicated to the queen's mother, and now there is a lack of a bosom friend who can appreciate the guidance, and it coincides with the return of Lord Zhang, how about inviting Lord Zhang to listen to a song?"

Zhang Wen hugged his fists and said: "Xia Guan Yu is accidentally proficient in music and rhythm, and he only knows the fur, so I am afraid that he will disappoint the prince and the girl Qinxin." ”

Wang Tiqian shook his head and said: "Happiness comes from the heart, not high and low rhythm, and the heart is self-evident." ”

Zhang Wen didn't shirk anymore, and didn't ask him to play, can't he play and won't listen? As a eunuch, this Wang Tiqian was very interested in these elegant things, and Zhang Wen didn't want to ruin his interest. Listen to the piano first, and it's never too late to get down to business.

The two of them entered the backyard and came to a lake full of lanterns, and there was a water pavilion by the lake, which was open on both sides, and the glazed tiles looked very elegant in the red light.

Zhang Wen saw a woman in white in the water pavilion from a distance, probably Wang Tiqian's confidante Yu Qinxin. This Yu Qinxin's previous name was not ordinary, and he was sought after by Fengyue Shilin to the height of "Qin Saint". Many princes, emperors, grandchildren, and nobles who like elegance want to buy her home as a treasure, but in the end, Yu Qinxin somehow followed a eunuch, that is, Wang Tiqian.

In Zhang Wen's opinion, she is just a high-end prostitute. Female ...... Maybe this is why Yu Qinxin is with Wang Tiqian, all sober-minded aristocratic officials have the same opinion as Zhang Wen. But Wang Tiqian once said to Zhang Wen: If people in this world can not believe it, he also believes in Yu Qinxin.

When the two of them boarded the water pavilion, Zhang Wen smelled a refreshing incense, and the mood of the teacher immediately became like being in a cool world, peaceful and quiet. At this time, he was already close, Zhang Wencai glanced at Yu Qinxin slightly, and it really lived up to its reputation, and it lived up to the name sought after by so many people.

Yu Qinxin's appearance, expression, and demeanor are not like people from Qinglou at all, they are simply unstained and dusty, like white and flawless jade. A few details of her immediately set the tone for her looks; Delicate and cute: slender neck, pointed chin, cherry mouth, thin willow eyebrows.

Yu Qinxin made a blessing to Zhang Wen and Wang Tiqian, "The concubine is so polite", and Zhang Wen also politely said two sentences. Wang Tiqian asked Zhang Wen to sit down on the wide and comfortable soft floor, and then sat down opposite Zhang Wen, next to Yu Qinxin.

The light fragrance in front of the guzheng slowly lingers, like a fairyland. Zhang Wen didn't have time to change his clothes, he was still wearing armor, and when he sat down, there was a heavy "bang", he was a little embarrassed, he was dressed like this, obviously not very compatible with such an elegant environment. It's as abrupt as a knife and murder weapon mixed with the fragrance of books.

Sure enough, Yu Qinxin's beautiful eyes gently swept away from Zhang Wen's body, and then looked at Wang Tiqian, as if to say: How can this song be played to such a person?

Wang Tiqian smiled and said: "By the way, I forgot to introduce, this is Master Zhang Wenzhang, a Jinshi who has read poetry and books, he just came back from the front line today, wearing armor, but Lord Zhang himself is an elegant person." ”

"Awards, awards." Zhang Wen looked at Yu Qinxin with a smile.

Yu Qin's expression became a little disdainful, and he said coldly: "It turned out to be Lord Zhang Wen, and the concubine has been looking up for a long time." Master, Qin Xin is unwell today, and I'm afraid that the sound of playing will make the lord's distinguished guests laugh, can you ask Lord Zhang to come back another day, and the concubine will play for the adult after she is conditioned? ”

This sentence was polite, but Zhang Wen and Wang Tiqian both understood that Yu Qinxin meant that he didn't want to play the piano for Zhang Wen...... Zhang Wen was a little stunned, feeling that his self-esteem was very hit, and he was a little angry.

Zhang Wen was a personable person, and he was very unhappy, but he said politely on his face: "Since the Qinxin girl is unwell, don't force it, I am also a person who is not very proficient in music......" When he raised his hand, because the armor was too bulky, he accidentally touched the teacup on the coffee table.

With a "boring" sound, the teacup was knocked over on the table, and a large piece of the case was immediately wetted, and the tea flowed down the elegant carpet on the ground, staining the carpet. Zhang asked embarrassedly: "I'm sorry, I'm sorry to ......"

Wang Tiqian hurriedly said: "It's okay, it's a trivial matter, Lord Zhang quickly changed his position, and the slaves and maids will know to clean it up after a while." ”

After he said that, he looked at Yu Qinxin again, frowned, and whispered: "What's wrong with Qinxin today, why is it ruined?" I see that your face is not good, so you should go down and rest first. ”

Yu Qinxin stood up coldly, and saluted Zhang Wen decently: "Please bear with Master Zhang for today's inconsiderate hospitality, and say goodbye to the concubine." ”

She turned back to Wang Tiqian and whispered, "Master, don't let the concubine accompany the guest in the future?" ”

Wang Tiqian was stunned and said: "Master Zhang is a friend of the old man, how can he be regarded as an accompaniment?" ”

Yu Qin walked out sullenly. Zhang Wen looked at her back and was a little unhappy.

At this time, Wang Tiqian said apologetically: "Don't be surprised, Lord Zhang, Qin Xin used to be quite good at talking and doing things, I don't know what's wrong now." ”

Zhang Wen pretended to smile heartily: "The prince should be happy." The girl in the heart of the piano is clear and jade, there is only the prince in her heart, and now the prince wants her to play the piano in front of the lower officials, of course the girl in the heart of the qin heart is not happy. ”

Wang Tiqian thought about it for a while, it was really like that, and laughed: "Don't say it, it's really a great blessing in life for our family to have such a confidant as Qin Xin...... But it's still not as good as Lord Zhang, I heard that Lord Zhang's golden house is Jiaojiao, and I don't know how many red faces are hidden, haha. ”

"The lower official is embarrassed."

Wang Tiqian took a sip of tea, suddenly changed his expression, and said, "Since we can't listen to the piano today, let's get down to business." Jianyu plundered the surrounding area of Jingshi, and the officials and people suffered greatly, which was a good time to bring down Wei Zhongxian! Lord Zhang can immediately contact his colleagues, collect public information, and impeach Wei Zhongxian for causing trouble in the country, fish and meat, officials and people, and must be responsible for this Jingshi incident! You and I cooperate internally and externally to create momentum, and we will definitely be able to put Wei Zhongxian to death! ”

Zhang Wen looked at Wang Tiqian's excited expression, but he was not infected, he said quietly: "Wang Gong really wants to put Wei Zhongxian to death? ”

Wang Tiqian glared and said, "Wei Zhongxian and the two of us are not only enemies, but also mortal enemies. If we don't get rid of him, he'll find a way to get rid of us! Now that the situation is greatly favorable to us, we must not be merciful! ”

Zhang Wen nodded: "What the prince said is true, things have come to the point where either you die or I die, if you want to protect yourself, you can only get rid of Wei Zhongxian." But...... It is obviously not enough to impeach him for being responsible for the Jingshi incident. ”

Wang Tiqian was stunned and said: "Jianyu plundered the Jingshi, how many people were killed and injured!" And all this could have been avoided, but it was because of Wei Zhongxian's one-party dictatorship and chaos that he disregarded the safety of the country, which directly led to the tragedy. Now those who have lost their relatives and those whose interests have suffered heavy losses all hate Wei Zhongxian to the core! Let's make trouble about Wei Zhongxian's suspicion of colluding with foreign enemies, and he will be in the position of the culprit. The emperor also has to take into account the people's feelings, and now the emperor is not on Wei Zhongxian's side, he is desperate from top to bottom, embattled, and has no power to return to the sky. ”

Zhang Wen shook his head and said, "If that's the case, why did the emperor hand over the power of the Nine Gate Admirals to Wei Zhongxian's Liu Dynasty?" ”

Wang Tiqian frowned and said, "Maybe the emperor wants to temporarily stabilize Wei Zhongxian's party, lest they jump off the wall in a hurry." ”

Zhang Wen said coldly: "What can a dog do if he jumps off the wall in a hurry?" Wei Zhongxian's strength has not reached that point at all, he wants the dog to jump over the wall in a hurry, and others may not be sent to death with him, right? The emperor used Liu Chao as the commander of the Nine Gates, which was originally an extra move, and the prince can know why the emperor made this move? ”

Wang Tiqian pondered for a long time, and suddenly looked at Zhang and asked, "Oh......"

Zhang Wen nodded and said with a smile: "If you really want to clean up Wei Zhongxian and his party, what do you think will become of this imperial court?" The lower officials are in charge of the outer court, and the prince is in charge of the inner court? Harmony inside and out......"

Wang Tiqian let out a long sigh and shook his head silently.

Zhang Wen continued: "Throughout the millennium of history, the state system of the Han Dynasty was to balance hundreds of officials with foreign relatives and form a system of checks and balances; And after my Ming tried his best to weaken his relatives, he used the celebrant eunuch to balance power, in fact, the eunuch has become an indispensable part of the entire system. The role of the celebrant is to maintain the distribution of power, so as not to let the lower side of the exhibition become a monolith, and the imperial power is elevated. But now the prince's approach is to let the outer court and the inner court merge into one and work together...... As long as the country still needs to maintain a strong regime, could this situation have occurred in the Ming Dynasty? ”

"Lord Zhang's words were seen thoroughly, which made our family suddenly enlightened." Wang Tiqian said, "In this way, Wei Zhongxian can't fall, and he has to continue to be in charge of the ceremonial supervisor?" But we and Wei Zhongxian's party, the two sides that are so incompatible, have far crossed the boundary of maintaining balance, right? Such a situation is very detrimental to the functioning of the country. ”

Zhang Wen thought for a while and said, "Let's let go of the personal enmity with Wei Zhongxian first, and take the public heart as the starting point, and the best way to deal with it is to get rid of Wei Zhongxian...... In fact, things have come to this point, Wei Zhongxian's handle is enough for him to die several times, at this time, it is not difficult for the emperor to kill people, destroy Wei Zhongxian, and subvert the Wei Party, but how to form a new distribution of power...... rashly killed Wei Zhongxian, in case there is a situation that is even more difficult than Wei Zhongxian in the future, wouldn't the emperor have even more headaches? ”

Wang Tiqian frowned and said, "Then in the opinion of Lord Zhang, what is the best way?" ”

"It's very simple, Wei Zhongxian is already detrimental to the country, he has to fall. But before Wei Zhongxian fell, there was a need for the ministers of the outer court and the master of ceremonies of the inner court to oppose each other. For now, to put it simply, the prince and I can't be friends, we have to be rivals. ”

Wang Tiqian looked at Zhang and asked: "Our family has always admired you and made you a confidant, you and I have no trouble, we should be friends." ”

Zhang Wen sighed and said, "No, we are friends now, but we should be opponents and need to be opponents." ”

"We also have some friendship, saying that it is an opponent, and the emperor is not so easily confused."

Zhang Wen didn't know how to explain it for a while, so he had to use the words of "there is a reason to make a suspicion of mystery": "Prince, we need to be opponents, and we will really become opponents." I'm afraid you and I won't have a chance to be friends in this life. ”

Wang Tiqian's head was already gray, and although his skin was still very good, the vicissitudes on his face could not be concealed at this time, and he said with some sadness: "Friend...... Friendship is running out, while we are still friends, the old man will play a song for Mr. Zhang, and finally treat you as a bosom friend. ”

Zhang Wen also said a little sadly: "The world is like a cloud, floating like a lackey, I want to listen to a song of Guanglingsan, and the prince will be sad for eternity." ”

Wang Tiqian smiled and said: "The real Guanglingsan has long been lost......"

Yes, those real things, pure things, have all been lost?