half a month later.
Mr. Wang walked from the path to the back of the kitchen. After a while, the vendor who delivered the ingredients to the Prince's House appeared here. The vendor whispered, "Sir, there is still no one you want to wait for in the place you mentioned."
Mr. Wang frowned, gave the merchant money, and asked him to continue to wait.
eccentric. It stands to reason that the spices from the coast should not have been cut off for such a long time. It has been half a month now, and there are not many spices left in the house. Seeing that the prince and the prince are about to realize that something is wrong with his body, Mr. Wang is anxious, but he is even more anxious. , is worried about major changes.
After another half month, Mr. Wang tried his best to finally get the news from outside.
The emperor already knew about the poisonous incense, the coastal spices were banned, and the navy was stationed at the seaport, which was on the verge of breaking out.
Sweat beaded on Mr. Wang's forehead, he burned the letter, and looked at the master bedroom in the Prince's mansion with dark eyes.
Emperor Daheng had two sons under his knees. One is the current sage, the other is the world-renowned prince. They thought that it would be beneficial for them to have Gu Lian sitting on the throne. After all, an emperor with soft ears, no courage, and a short lifespan would be better than Gu Zhao, who has soldiers in his hands. A powerful, young and healthy prince is easy to deal with.
But no one thought that it was Gu Lian who was difficult to deal with.
Gu Lian's ambition was too big and too cruel. He was a completely different person from the late emperor. But Gu Lian has a weakness that cannot be hidden or erased, and that is his body that could die at any time.
When the emperor of Daheng died unexpectedly, who else could be in the upper position besides the prince
But it is not so easy to deal with the prince.
Therefore, we can only find a way to control the prince and the prince, so that a prince who is not easy to deal with becomes a prince who is easy to deal with.
The Prince and the Prince are physically strong and very vigilant. Mr. Wang has very few opportunities to use spices. It was not until a rainy day a year ago that he returned to the house in embarrassment, and Mr. Wang found it only then. a chance.
In those days, he obeyed the request of the princess and went to persuade the prince. As soon as the spices burned, the prince was in a state of uncertainty.
The spice dragged the lord into the ethereal world. When the lord's eyes were blank, his mouth was slightly opened, and Mr. Wang stepped forward and listened to what the lord said.
"Gu Lian, put on your shoes."
Mr. Wang wanted to know more, so he lit dozens of incense sticks. Smoke was lingering in the bedroom, and the light fragrance slowly became strong.
He and the Prince frequently dreamed of Gu Yuanbai in such a strong fragrance.
He didn't know about the spice, but he felt that Gu Yuanbai seemed to be everywhere, he opened his eyes, and closed his eyes. It's just the heat after drinking a few mouthfuls of deer blood, and after a few days, it has become a dirty mind that can't be seen.
This kind of thought made Gu Zhao feel like he was struggling in a pool of mud. The more he moved, the faster he fell.
As soon as he turned his head during the day, it was Gu Yuanbai who was smiling. After falling asleep, he would see Gu Yuanbai sitting on the side of the bed, bending over to take off his shoes and socks.
His hair passed through his white neck on both sides, and his back was curved into a slender arc arched by a full moon. When he saw Prince He looking at him, he raised his eyes with a smile that was not a smile, "My dear Good brother, what are you looking at me?"
Day by day, Prince He was blushing in such hallucinations, completely sinking. Only by covering his head and covering his head with a quilt can he slow down his beating heart for a moment and let Gu Yuanbai's mind rest for a while.
It was at this time that Mr. Wang learned of the secret with the Prince.
He was overjoyed, and he secretly guided the prince and the prince's thoughts about the emperor, and all the paintings about the saint in the prince's secret room. When they were painted, they were mixed with spices. not coming. A prince who is both addicted to drugs and has a handle in their hands, that is simply the perfect material to be an emperor.
Mr. Wang looked at the master bedroom with the prince for a while, then turned and left from the path.
Everything went well, but Gu Lian was too sensitive. He had already found the spice line. If he didn't do anything, he would never have the chance to turn it around again.
Now, it's time for Gu Lian to die and the prince to take the throne.
*
The cold of the Western Xia messenger finally recovered at the end of the month.
At the same time, the news that Gu Yuanbai sent the Supervision Office to go to Xixia to inquire was also passed to him one step at a time.
It will be noon, and the meal has been brought up. Gu Yuanbai was in no hurry for a moment, and after finishing the meal, he got up to wipe his hands, and received the news handed by Tian Fusheng.
Xixia's situation is serious, and it is indeed serious. But if it's not serious, it can still be said.
It's just interesting that, in addition to the few straw-bag sons of the Xixia Emperor, those princes who are highly respected and favored by hundreds of officials have all smoked the national fragrance of Xixia in order to please the father and emperor.
Is it interesting? Very interesting.
When the second prince of Xixia made up a story for Gu Yuanbai, he explained it clearly and clearly. After he knew that this thing was harmful, he realized that the general trend was unstoppable. Gu Yuanbai has always wanted to know, how did he know that this thing was harmful, and how did he know that this thing was involved with Fusang.
He could have not told Gu Yuanbai about these words, or he could have told the lie more wisely, but he did this on purpose, as if to leave two or three spaces for Gu Yuan to drill, and let Gu Yuanbai come and go deep inside. Check the same.
"Go and invite the second prince of Xixia," Gu Yuanbai smiled and put the news on the candle and burned it, "These things may be what they want me to know."
Tian Fusheng was puzzled, "Your Highness, this is the news that our Supervision Office went to find out in person."
Gu Yuanbai shook his head, "Spys from other countries came to Daheng in just two months. Do you think they can find out such detailed and accurate information?"
Tian Fusheng was stumped, unable to speak.
"Even if the Supervision Department outperforms others by a lot, it will not be able to achieve such a speed," Gu Yuanbai said, "The information is so detailed, it is said that they discovered it, it is better to say that it is a gift from the second prince of Xixia to me."
It was just to make his own words full of flaws, and when Gu Yuanbai went to investigate in person, he would present the flaws with both hands as a means to win the trust of Gu Yuanbai.
*
The second prince of Xixia came very quickly.
Gu Yuanbai was too lazy to go around in circles with him, and after being given a seat, he said, "Second prince, if you want me to help you, you must be sincere."
Li Angyi smiled bitterly, "It's not that I have no sincerity, but that these things are found out by the Holy One, and the Holy One will believe what I say by seeing it."
Gu Yuanbai sneered in his heart, I checked your news to believe what you said, do I look so stupid
With a slight smile on his face, he didn't answer.
Li Angyi coughed lightly, stood up and saluted, "Please listen to me one by one."
"Serve tea," Gu Yuanbai said, "please."
Li Angyi flashed his memory and slowly spoke.
According to what he said, his mother once saved the life of a merchant before entering the palace. The merchant donated ten thousand gold. After Li Angyi's mother died, the merchant transferred this kindness to Li Angyi. Because Li Angyi was struggling every step of the way, he was made difficult in the palace. Before his death, the merchant sent a The life-saving things were handed over to Li Angyi.
Li Angyi smiled, the thick clouds outside the hall blocked the sun, and the light dimmed, he said, "That thing is the sale of Xixia Guoxiang."
Gu Yuanbai narrowed his eyes and said, "Continue."
"I thought it was just an ordinary spice at first," Li Angyi said calmly, and even smiled helplessly, "Who would have thought that there was such a thing in this world? When I first sold spices, I was fascinated by the wealth in it. I fainted. Maybe I had some doubts or thoughts that felt inappropriate, but in front of gold and silver treasures, these became clouds."
"I made it bigger and bigger, sold more and more, and more and more people in the palace began to use these refreshing spices. No one in Moyo would have thought that Xixia's most incompetent and weak two The prince turned out to be the richest person in Xixia," Li Angyi, "It's a little funny to say."
Gu Yuanbai laughed twice, and said coldly: "You have enough wealth to conspire for the throne, and you want to win over the forces that can support you. At this time, you suddenly realized that an emperor of Xixia cannot secretly sell Chinese people. This is harmful to the national fragrance. That's why you wanted to stop, and 'suddenly' recognized the harm of the national fragrance. You want to form an alliance with me, not for Xixia, but to eradicate the black hands behind the scenes. Let them not have yours in their hands The handle can't be restrained by you, so you can easily and cleanly compete for the throne, and be a good prince who can eliminate serious harm for the country and the people."
Li Angyi paused and smiled for a while, "You startled me."
Gu Yuanbai raised his brows, his pale lips twitched, and jokingly said, "Isn't that the case with the second prince?"
Li Angyi sighed and took a sip of tea to moisten his throat, "As soon as you say this, I will be drowned by the saliva of the people of Xixia."
"You won't be drowned," Gu Yuanbai also held up the tea bowl, lowered his eyes, and the cup covered the look in his eyes, "I just said something casually."
Later, Gu Yuanbai and Li Angyi talked about spices again, and within a moment, Li Angyi resigned and left.
After drinking half a cup of tea silently, Gu Yuanbai called the imperial doctor who went to the post house to treat the Xixia people in front of him, "Are you all cured?"
The imperial doctor replied: "Go back to the sage, the ministers and others have already healed him."
Gu Yuanbai asked them to go back, and called Xue Yuan again.
Xue Yuan saluted seriously: "Your Highness?"
"Go and break the legs of the second prince of Xixia," Gu Yuanbai said calmly, "There must be a reason to keep people in Daheng."
The second prince of Xixia is too yin, and he cannot fully believe what he says, and it is the limit to believe that three achievements are the limit. Gu Yuanbai has to check further, and only after checking it out will he know whether this partner is a sheep or a wolf in sheep's clothing.