The news that King Xin was slapped in the face spread like wildfire.
During these days, the eyes of the whole capital were fixed on King Xin and King Qi. If something happened to them, no one could hide it.
What's more, this matter happened in broad daylight, and the process of the matter was so simple that there was no need for too much guesswork.
The relationship between the Chen family and King Xin is not known to everyone, but many officials and dignitaries in Beijing know the inside story.
Chen Qing is the uncle of King Xin. Compared with the King of Shu, it is reasonable to say that King Xin is closer to the Chen family, but a long time ago, the Chen family firmly stood in the camp of the King of Shu.
The court has always stood in line regardless of closeness. The power possessed by King Xin back then was far from that of King Shu. A choice made by the Chen family will determine the rise and fall of the family in the next few decades, so it is natural to choose a good tree to live in.
So the Chen family fell into the current situation.
Seeing that the Chen family has fallen to this point, Xin Wang, who was abandoned by the Chen family at that time, is now a popular candidate for the heir.
It's not surprising that he was slapped in the face when he fell into trouble.
With His Majesty's previous order, it is not a problem for Li Xianhou to beat up a few people in the capital. Although this person is the king of Xin, isn't there a precedent for the king of Shu
Some people find it strange that the relationship between King Xin and the Chen family is not good, but the Li family and the Chen family seem to have a deep hatred, and they would actually slap Xin Wang in order to stand out for the Chen family. The intricate relationship among them is really silly Can't tell.
There are also people who think that Li Yi is arrogant because of his favor, he has no one in his eyes, relying on His Majesty's favor, he doesn't even look down on the prince, such a person is a sycophant in any dynasty, and there will be no good end when the new king takes power.
Of course, more people felt that King Xin might not be able to compete for the crown prince this time.
Although the legendary Li Xianhou often did some shocking things, he was never a reckless person.
Otherwise, it would be impossible for him to reach his current position step by step in the past few years.
This only shows that he is not afraid of King Xin's revenge, because King Xin is just King Xin, and once the Great Court Meeting is over, King Xin will start preparing for his journey back to the fiefdom.
This is a piece of news, which shines a bright light on the complicated and confusing battle for succession.
…
Qi Wangfu.
King Qi was pacing back and forth in the mansion, when he heard footsteps coming from outside, he hurried out of the door and asked a servant, "Have you confirmed it, is this true or not?"
The servant said excitedly: "Return to Your Highness, this matter is absolutely true, and my subordinates have confirmed it several times. That Lord Li, he really did something to King Xin!"
"Haha, it's true, it's true!"
King Qi laughed wildly, and said: "Prepare a heavy gift for this king, and send it to Lord Li's residence."
"yes!"
The man stepped back immediately, thinking about how rich and heavy the gift was...
…
Before the hysteria broke out, Li Yi had already anticipated the impact of this incident.
The water in the capital is so deep, and the current situation is so chaotic, if something happens to King Xin, it will cause quite a commotion.
What followed was all kinds of guesses. There are so many princes in Kyoto, these two slaps can be regarded as eliminating a wrong answer for them. Only those small families who voted for King Xin early can immediately find another master. I must be very grateful to him.
Facts have proved that his guess is correct, and soon someone will come to the door to give gifts.
Lao Fang, who hadn't seen him for two days, came in from the outside and asked, "Uncle, will you accept the gift from Prince Qi's Mansion?"
Li Yi waved his hand, "No."
He must have a bottom line in life. He understands why King Qi gave gifts. The two most popular princes in the capital are Qi Wang and Xin Wang. To give a gift thank you thank you.
However, King Qi himself is also a wrong answer. If he accepts his gift, won't it give him the illusion that he has already sat on the throne with half his ass
"Okay, I'll let them take it back." Lao Fang walked a few steps, thought for a while, and then turned around and asked, "I really don't want to accept it. The gift from King Qi is very heavy?"
This is a matter of principle in life, not a matter of whether the gift is important or not at all. Li Yi hesitated for a moment, looked at Lao Fang, and asked, "How much is it?"
…
In Kyoto, a mansion of a certain dignitary.
A servant ran into the study in a panic, and said anxiously: "My lord, it's too bad, Mr. Li accepted a great gift from King Qi!"
"really?"
"really!"
"really?"
"really!"
…
"The king of Xin is not a good tree, prepare the car, I want to visit His Royal Highness Qi Wang immediately!" In the study, a man hurriedly changed into casual clothes and was about to go out.
The servant asked a lot: "My lord, if Mr. Li accepted the gift from King Qi, does that mean that His Highness King Qi is the crown prince decided by His Majesty and the ministers?"
"What do you know!" The man waved his hand, "If not, why would Mr. Li accept the gift from King Qi? Could it be that he is greedy for that little thing?"
Qin Mansion.
Qin Xiang looked at the letter in his hand, shook his head slightly, and murmured: "This water is muddy enough, does he want to stir it again?"
Xinwangfu.
"He really took it?" Xin Wang slumped on the chair weakly, his face pale.
That man slapped him in the face and accepted King Qi's gift, what is the meaning of this, do you need to say more
He lost, lost completely.
"Li... Yi!" King Xin looked at the open space outside the door, clenched his teeth, and there was a look of resentment in his eyes.
"Prepare the car and go to Qi Wangfu!"
…
"Master Steward, please send it here..." A man walked out of Prince Qi's mansion with a smile, and said, "In the future, Han will be the only one to follow His Majesty's lead!"
As he walked down the steps, a luxurious carriage stopped in front of the mansion.
"Xin, His Royal Highness Xin..."
When the man saw the young man getting off the carriage, his face showed embarrassment. After all, he just said in Xinwang Mansion yesterday that he would let King Xin drive him. Today, in front of the Qi Wang Mansion, only Qi Wang followed suit and was watched by the person concerned. arrive…
A half-hearted woman is not pleasing to others, and a man who is always on the sidelines is not a good thing. The middle-aged man bowed his head and immediately left in shame.
King Xin didn't look at him, but looked at His Royal Highness in Prince Qi's Mansion, and said, "Take me to see King Qi's brother."
King Qi Duan was sitting in the main hall, and he didn't look up until King Xin walked in.
After King Xin walked over, he knelt down on one knee and said loudly: "My brother has seen the emperor!"
King Qi was startled for a moment, but he understood what he meant in an instant. With a victorious smile on his face, he walked over, gently helped him up, and said with a smile, "There is no need to be polite between you and me."
Since it is a fight for the reserve, some people will succeed and some will fail, and the losers will generally not end well. Before the result was announced, Xin Wang made such a move, and the implication of surrender was already obvious.
"I've heard about today's incident." King Qi looked at him and said slowly: "Then Li Yi is really too much. Slapping the emperor's face is slapping the royal family's face, and slapping me in the face..."
King Xin knew that what he said was filled with righteous indignation, and he was not sure how happy he was, so he stopped talking about this topic, knelt down again, and said respectfully: "Since my brother has lost, I will let the emperor's orders from now on, I only hope that the emperor will read In the past, I will spare my brother's life."
King Qi's complexion was a bit unsightly, he helped him up again, and said dissatisfiedly: "What are you talking about, since you and I are both princes, it is inevitable to compete for the crown prince, no matter who wins or loses, we all It's brother, do you think that I will do that outrageous and unethical thing?"
Of course, his face is not good-looking, and there is also a part of the reason why his mind was exposed.
Although he temporarily won King Xin, it is hard to guarantee that he will have any thoughts in the future. The easiest and easy way is of course to kill them all. But if he did such a thing just after he ascended the throne, it would be a scandal. It's not easy for him to overdo it.
"Thank you, Brother Huang." Although King Xin was extremely afraid in his heart, he still respectfully said: "My brother here, congratulate Brother Huang first!"
King Qi smiled, the fact was already obvious, and he didn't need to hide it anymore.
"Although this matter is a great joy for Brother Huang..." King Xin looked at him and said, "But there is one person that Brother Huang has to guard against."
King Qi looked at him and asked, "You mean—Li Yi?"
King Xin nodded, and said: "This person has become popular in the court, he can control the situation in the court, and he is arrogant and domineering. Now, he is not afraid of the royal family. The younger brother is afraid that he... will threaten Royal brother."
King Qi was silent for a moment, then patted him on the shoulder suddenly, and said with a smile: "Don't worry, the day your brother ascends the throne will be the day when that courtier dies."