Chapter 46: Deliberation
Xie Yao didn't say it very clearly, and Chi Tao also understood - Achu's father, King Qi, was only two years younger than Emperor Wu Kang, and he was also the prince of the main palace. And this Duan Wangye, who is named a brother with the emperor, is fifteen years younger than the emperor and his biological mother is from a humble background, but it is impossible for him to think about the throne. Therefore, the emperor is particularly tolerant and preferential to the prince Duan, not only can he show his friendly brother in front of the world, but also can appease the queen mother's thoughts about King Qi to a certain extent.
Mr. Bai said: "There is something that you have to ask Gongzi and Chi Xiaolangjun to know - this Wang Qingyang is the nephew of the first princess, that is, the cousin of King Duan." However, not many people know about this relationship, it was Miss Xue who once received this Wang Qingyang, and he said it after drinking. ”
"Give her a hundred taels of silver." Xie Yao said slowly, "She should know other rules." ”
Mr. Bai nodded: "The girls in the calyx building are all clear. ”
Chi Tao looked at the three of them in surprise: "Calyx House is a brothel?" ”
"What a brothel, you one...... Why is it so ugly? Xie Yao used the fan bone to knock Chi Tao's head, "The calyx building is the green building." ”
If a brothel is a xx place, then a green building is a high-end xx place.
Chi Tao's brows furrowed even more, but she also knew that Qinglou and brothels were very legal at this time, not to mention that it was Xie Yao's business, she had no right to put her beak, not to mention that she didn't have a virgin's heart, she just looked at Xie Yao with a slightly disdainful gaze: "What kind of person is King Duan on weekdays?" ”
"Duanwang...... King Duan is young, he is a famous gentleman in the capital, and he is also the head of all these children of families who do not do their jobs. On weekdays, I love to feast, drink, ride and shoot, and make friends with people regardless of whether they are high or low, as long as it is interesting, any kind of person can play together. Oh, there is a very famous 'drinking garden' in the suburbs of Beijing, which is the handwriting of the famous garden artist Pei Jue, which is the other business of Duanwang, and the money spent is more than 10 million. He now has half a month in the drinking garden to play, and there are countless singers and beauties at home, and every ten days, he will go to the palace to cry poverty with the queen mother. ”
Hei San said: "King Duan has a lot of people under him, and he often causes some trouble, but it's all small things, and Jing Zhaoyin doesn't dare to care about it." ”
Doesn't sound ambitious or threatening, but ......
"Wang Jian demanded rewards before and after the war, and Xiao He connived at his family to bully the township, but these two are one of the few people who have always been trusted by the king."
"You mean, Duanwang is just a disguise?"
Chi Tao shook his head: "I can't be sure yet." However, if the person behind the matter of the true and false county lord is really King Duan, then what is his purpose? took a lot of effort to kill at least three people, and the picture should not just let the woman pass the addiction of the county lord. ”
The four of them all frowned and thought hard, but they really couldn't think of what King Duan had behind.
Xie Yao paced back and forth in the house: "Why did ....... Fuxi marry the fake county lord to Fuxi......
Countless thoughts flashed through Chi Tao's mind for a moment, and she didn't have time to think about it, so she looked up sharply in shock.
Obviously, Xie Yao and Mr. Bai thought of this possibility at the same time, and the three of them looked at each other in disbelief.
"The court and the people all think that behind the county lord is the king of Qi......."
"And behind the Marquis of Murong is the ...... of Xiyan, who has been destroyed."
Xie Yao was shocked: "So, if you say that after the two get married, no matter what happens, the government and the opposition will think that the King of Qi and Xiyan are colluding to make trouble!" ”
Mr. Bai bowed his head: "Although this step is a little rough, it is really wonderful...... As long as he is caught off guard, the emperor will be ...... Buckle this hat on the head of King Qi again, the emperor has no children so far, then the world ......"
We know the ins and outs, but what is at stake, how to deal with it?
Xie Yao frowned and pondered, and said for a long time: "The only way to do this is to tell the emperor about this matter." ”
Before the words fell, I only heard three knocks on the hall door: "Childe, the wind is coming." ”
It's to listen to the sound of the rain.
Xie Yao and Mr. Bai glanced at each other, and their hearts sank.
"Come in."
The door creaked, and in came a teenager dressed in ordinary clothes.
Chi Tao knew early on that there were two close servants around Xie Yao, one was Tingyu, who had long been acquainted, and the other was Guanfeng, who was said to be more relied on, but he never showed up.
Originally, Chi Tao also secretly wondered in his heart, why he didn't have to follow Xie Yao all the time like listening to the rain. However, she had already taken in the eyes of Xie Yao and Mr. Bai, and she already understood that Guanfeng must not be an ordinary little girl.
She glanced at Xie Yao: "I'll go out first." ”
"You stay." Xie Yao didn't look at her, and said to Guan Feng: "Why is it so urgent?" ”
Guan Feng saluted: "There is news from the palace, the Queen Mother is a little bad, the Queen has made a decree, and tomorrow she will hold a wedding for the Lord of Huayin and the Marquis of Murong." The emperor is also anxious, and has already gone to the mound to worship, praying that the queen mother is healed!"
"Circle? The emperor has already set off? ”
"The palace gate that is being opened by Youzheng is probably here now."
Xie Yao and Mr. Bai glanced at each other, with disappointment and worry in their eyes.
Chi Tao was puzzled: "Where is the mound?" ”
"The mound, thirty miles outside the city, is a place of worship to heaven and earth...... The important thing is that the emperor has always been allowed to pray alone in the sacrificial hall for three days, and he must not be disturbed without reason......"
"Three days?" Chi Tao was stunned, "The wedding is going to be tomorrow, and I'm afraid it's time to do it in three days!" ”
"Exactly." Mr. Bai also said, "From the mound to the imperial city, although it is only a few dozen miles, I am afraid that this is the time they are looking at......."
Hei San looked at Xie Yao: "Childe, you have an idea!" ”
Mr. Bai also said: "Except for the people who are Duanwang, only those in this room know the clues." Only Childe decided. ”
Xie Yao thought for a moment: "Wu Niang is pretended to be Fu Xi's maid, and Liu Lang is pretended to be a little maid, so you must be inseparable from Fu Xi." The rest of the people, half of them were in the palace of the Marquis of Huaien, keeping an eye on the movement, and if there was any movement, they would report it immediately. The other half went with me to the mound. ”
Mr. Bai frowned: "Wu Niang is still in Bashu....... if only Liulang follows Hou Ye, I'm afraid many things will be inconvenient." His eyes looked at Chi Tao.
Chi Tao was helpless, so she had to say, "I'll come." ”
Although he shouted in his heart, he originally only wanted to take credit for saving the county lord in the rivers and lakes, and did not want to participate in such a major event of rebellion and counterinsurgency. But he already knows a lot, if he stands by and watches, if he is succeeded by King Duan, then King Yu Qi will be wiped out, and Achu will never be spared, so how can she stand by and watch?
Xie Yao frowned: "This matter is very dangerous, you ......."
As soon as Mr. Bai put the fan away, suddenly a flying tiger probe claw grabbed Chi Tao.
Before he could think about it, Chi Tao instinctively flashed back, then skillfully turned behind Mr. Bai, and pinched Mr. Bai's arm and pushed it. Mr. Bai only felt that his arms were numb, and he couldn't exert any strength with half of his body, so he stumbled forward.
Seeing that he was about to fall to the ground, Chi Tao swept away everyone holding their hands, looking like they didn't care about themselves. already understood that Mr. Bai must have temporarily tried to test her details, so he hurriedly pulled Mr. Bai up with his hand.
Mr. Bai was slightly embarrassed, straightened his clothes, pretended to fan a fan, coughed, and looked at Xie Yao: "This kid has good skills." ”
Chi Tao saluted: "Offended Mr." He also looked at Xie Yao, "Feasible?" ”
Xie Yao was helpless, so he had to say, "Okay." Just be careful with everything. You don't have to pack anything, just come with us. ”
Chi Tao promised, "I'll go talk to the house." Then he called Shao Cheng and went to the back hall.
Chi Xing hadn't slept yet, and was cutting clothes with an oil lamp - the clothes she bought the day before yesterday were going to drive out new clothes for the whole family, Chi Tao didn't know how to sew, and Ah Chu couldn't, so she had to rely on Chi Xing.
When she saw that it was a big night, Chi Tao brought Shao Cheng in, she was a little surprised, and hurriedly stopped the scissors in her hand: "Do you want to talk about things?" I'll pour you tea. ”
Chi Tao hurriedly pressed her: "Don't be busy." I'm here to explain to the two of you, Gongzi Xie is going out for a few days, and he has to leave immediately. I'm afraid that I won't be able to adapt to the water and soil, so I have to take it with me. She looked at Shao Cheng: "I'm not at home these days, and all the affairs at home have to be handed over to Brother Shao Cheng to take care of." ”
"This ....... work. You go out on your own, but be careful. ”
Chi Xing was even more worried about her, and pulled Chi Tao: "You...... What the hell is inconvenient for you......"
Shao Cheng's heart happened suddenly, the little couple must have something to say, they were envious in their hearts, and they were a little uncomfortable, so they hurriedly excused themselves to go to the front yard to take care of them and hid out.
Chi Xing's mood was heavy and worried, thinking about how weak her sister was originally, but now she has to pretend to be a man, not to say, but also to follow others involuntarily, and she couldn't help but shed tears: "It's all useless for me, so you have to be tired to do so many things to feed me......"
Chi Tao pulled Chi Xing with a sincere gaze: "Sister, I've grown up, and you don't know, I'm a god who has opened up, and the men outside are not as good as me." You don't have to worry about me ......."
After persuading him for a long time, he asked Chi Xing to discuss everything with Shao Cheng, and only after Chi Xing reluctantly nodded and agreed, he rushed to the main room.
Mr. Bai and Hei San and the others had already left, only Xie Yao sat on the sandalwood chair and pondered, listening to the rain and standing aside.
Seeing Chi Tao coming in, Tingyu hurriedly smiled and said, "Chi Langjun is here." ”
Xie Yao came back to his senses and stood up: "Let's go." ”
The three of them got into the carriage and arrived at an ordinary house, where they jumped out of the carriage first and whistled low.
The door of the house opened silently.
Xie Yao took Tingyu and Chi Tao into the door.
didn't meet anyone who picked it up, Xie Yao led the way in front of him for a while, and Chi Tao suddenly realized that this mansion didn't look big on the outside, but there was a hole inside, which was comparable to a mansion.
Bypassing a wall of pastel oil, I entered a brightly lit main hall, and stood in front of the hall to wait for the rain.