For the Daliang Dynasty, the past year was a year of surprises. It begins with the bloody murder of the inmate and ends with the ceremony of the twin princes at the end of the year.
The splendid Ningguohou mansion collapsed, and the prince who had been in power for ten years was abolished. Although this was a relatively peaceful waste storage, and there was no sword and blood that was accompanied by cleansing, the stability and balance between the court and China had been broken after all. Almost all the officials who were branded as princelings believed that the purge operation that King Yu did not start was interrupted by King Jing's birth. end.
So for these people, King Jing Xiao Jingyan is a life-saving straw. Even if he has clearly expressed his attitude of not forming cronies, he has no old hatred, so it is better than King Yu to let this prince ascend the throne.
King Jing, who was meticulous and serious at the ceremony, gave the impression of being tough and stable. Those courtiers who are tired of years of power disputes, disappointed with the current situation of the court, and really want to do something for the country and the people, have more or less put their hopes on him.
Adding these two types of courtiers together, the support behind King Jing is actually no weaker than King Yu. More importantly, this power is hidden in the dark. King Yu cannot even reach the emperor like he did with the prince before. In front of you to attack and say who is the Jingwang party.
King Yu, who was incapable of making moves, had to bet most of his chips on Xia Jiang. Just as it was impossible for the courtiers of the Prince's faction to turn to support him because of their old hatred, Xia Jiang, who single-handedly concocted the Chi Yan case, would never be able to stand by and watch Prince Jing move to the position of supremacy.
Fortunately for King Yu, Xia Jiang did not disappoint him. The head of the Xuanjing Division, who has been standing still, seems to have suffocated King Jing's death point as soon as he made his move.
"But is Xia Jiang sure that Prince Jing will take action?" In Prince Yu's mansion, Qin Banruo couldn't help but ask, "Wei Zheng is a criminal after all, even if Prince Jing is stubborn and hot-headed, Mei Changsu should also Will you find a way to stop him? This is really a matter of unbalanced pros and cons!"
"To be honest, this king can't figure it out either," King Yu shrugged, "but Xia Jiang seems to be very confident. He said that for some people, many things are in the bones and can't be erased."
"But Mei Changsu..."
"This king also mentioned Mei Changsu to Xia Jiang, but he thinks that even if Mei Changsu has great skills, he is just a counselor, and Prince Jing is not someone who will easily let counselors make decisions, and the Chi Yan case It is the deepest thorn in King Jing's heart again, so Mei Changsu can't stop him this time." King Yu smiled maliciously, "If that unicorn genius objected too strongly, he might become the two of them. There is a reason for the discord. Have you heard that on the first day of the first day of the new year, Mei Changsu went to Jingwang's mansion to pay New Year's greetings, and he came out in less than a stick of incense, obviously it was a lot of speculation."
"I hope so." Qin Banruo reluctantly smiled, and did not raise any more doubts. When the Chi Yan case broke out, although she was still young, she had already started to wake up. Of course, she knew Xia Jiang's scheming and tactics, but deep in her heart, she still believed that the reason why she was able to overthrow Chi Yan's handsome mansion and King Qi was that the person who really manipulated the overall situation and planned and planned was her master, who was so talented. The strange and unparalleled princess of the country. Qin Banruo's confidence in Xia Jiang after losing Princess Xuanji, a super-class think tank, is not as strong as that of King Yu.
But now Qin Banruo no longer dared to express his thoughts as recklessly as before. This talented woman who was almost wiped out by the Jiang Zuo League's counterattack, is now almost a most common advisor who is vassalized in Prince Yu's Mansion. Apart from the beauty that fascinated King Yu more than others, she no longer had any advantages, and she naturally had to be extra careful in her actions. What's more, the current King Yu is in the inferior mood of irritability and sullenness, and he is not as lenient and indulgent as she used to be.
"Yesterday, this king went to the Xuanjing Division to see that Wei Zheng. It seemed that his bones were very hard. Xia Jiang had his limbs locked in order to prevent him from committing suicide, and a pouch was stuffed in his mouth, so this king was unable to speak to him." Wang squinted his eyes with a strange expression, "He is in such a mortal situation, but staring at this king, he doesn't have the slightest fear and resignation. These transgressors are so mad and rebellious, it makes people feel Incomprehensible."
Qin Banruo couldn't understand it either. But a woman can't usually feel bad about such a strong-willed man, so she just echoed "yes" a little, and got up to add tea to Yuwang.
"But Xia Jiang was a little angry knowing that I arrived at the Xuanjing Division," King Yu continued after taking the freshly poured tea, "He doesn't really like letting his three disciples know about the connection between me and him. He was right, this king was wrong."
"His Royal Highness can be so brave to admit his mistakes, and he can make good corrections. It is really a man of the king's style," Qin Banruo said with a sweet smile, "The Department of Xuanjing has always taken non-party disputes as the iron rule, and each Xuanjing envoy acts very independently. Even though Xia Jiang is the first one, he can’t do whatever he wants, so if His Highness has any message that needs to be passed on to Xia Jiang in the future, it’s better to go through Prajna’s fourth sister.”
King Yu glanced at her, his expression turned cold, and said: "Speaking of your fourth sister, what's the matter? Is she unwilling to serve the king? Every time she is asked to do things, she is pushed back and forth, if it is not because Xia Jiang has an old friend with her, and he specified that she should be the middleman, and this king can no longer tolerate her presumptuousness."
Being rebuked by him, Qin Banruo's flowery smile froze. When she begged the fourth sister to break down Tong Lu, she made it clear that it was the last thing. Later, Tong Lu really didn't escape from Xuanji's high-level apprentice, and fell into it. Qin Banruo pretended to use his fourth sister's life to force Tong Lu to reveal the secrets of Miaoyinfang, but unfortunately he was a step behind and did not achieve great results. Just when she was disappointed, she unexpectedly found that the fourth sister also had a real love for Tong Lu, so she had an idea to help her and let Tong Lu go away with the fourth sister as a bargaining chip, and tempted her senior sister to promise to contact Xia Jiang for her. . But the promise under this kind of transaction is unreliable after all, and Qin Banruo's control over the fourth sister is far from being handy, so she is speechless in the face of King Yu's dissatisfaction.
"Isn't your fourth sister very concerned about the country boy who used to be under Mei Changsu? Next time she misunderstands this king, she will cut off her lover's finger and show her. That boy is in our hands, what else can she do? Sample?"
Qin Banruo understands that her fourth sister is gentle on the surface, but she has a very fierce temper when pushed to the extreme. She did not dare to agree, so she could only persuade softly: "There are many things wrong with the fourth sister, and Prajna understands it. But Xia Jiang is suspicious and can't trust other people. , No matter how bad my fourth sister is, she is an old person after all, even if she leaves in the future, she will never betray us, please forgive her generously, Your Highness."
"Both you and Xia Jiang can trust her, so what does this king have to say." King Yu is well versed in the way of manipulating people, so he slowly slowed down, "If you are free, persuade her to let her know about current affairs. "
"Yes." Qin Banruo lowered his head and responded softly. Seeing the dark clouds on her cheeks sliding down and her delicate eyelashes drooping down, King Yu couldn't help but be moved, and when he got closer, he smelled the fragrance, and when he stretched out his hand, he wrapped her waist and embraced her in his arms.
Qin Banruo didn't struggle. This is not to say that she is going to obey King Yu now, but because before she struggled, a warm voice came from outside the house.
"Your Highness, may I come in?"
King Yu frowned, let go of Qin Banruo in his arms, slightly straightened his clothes, and said, "Come in."
The wooden door with the carved brocade was slowly pushed open, and Princess Yu walked in lightly. Seeing Qin Banruo, she immediately showed a soft smile as usual: "Is Miss Qin also here?"
"I have seen the princess." Qin Banruo hurriedly stepped forward to salute, and just after bending his knees, he was helped up.
"You and my sister, why do you have to be so outspoken." Princess Yu smiled politely and turned to King Yu, "I didn't know that His Highness was discussing matters with Miss Qin in the study, and he came here without asking for permission, please. Don't be surprised, Your Highness."
"What are you talking about," Yu Wang reprimanded, "you are the princess. You can come to my study whenever you want. You need to ask for permission in advance. Besides, I didn't talk about anything important with Miss Qin."
Qin Banruo immediately said with interest: "Yeah, it's almost over. Banruo retire first, please forgive me."
Princess Yu smiled with a smile on her face, and politely and thoughtfully kept Qin Banruo out, then turned around and sat beside King Yu.
"How is the situation in the palace?" Yu Wang asked.
"I heard from the Empress that Concubine Jing is still a holy favor, and the gifts she received at the annual banquet are the highest among the concubines. However, after King Jing entered the palace for the New Year's ceremony since the first day of the new year, he has not entered the palace once in the past few days. Go, I don't know why." "Could it be... he's really busy planning something..." King Yu said to himself, "In such a hurry, even the New Year can't bear it?"
"There is one more important event." Princess Yu approached her husband's ear and whispered, "The Empress received a secret report, saying that Concubine Jing had privately set up the tablet of the late Concubine Chen in her small room in the Buddhist hall, and she would pay homage from time to time."
"What?!" Prince Yu jumped up and was stunned for a while. After he fully reacted, he immediately began to rub his hands excitedly, "This is a big deal! Concubine Jing is really asking for her own death! She is Jing Jing now. Wang's most important help, once she falls, King Jing will be severely injured, and it is no longer a cause for concern! How did the Empress deal with it?"
"The Queen Mother knew that this matter was a big deal, so she didn't dare to be rash. She was afraid that she would be shocked by the grass. I will wait for the right time in the past few days to make a hit."
"Good! Good!" Yu Wang was very happy, and went back and forth in the house several times, "The Queen's method is not to worry about. I think this time, Concubine Jing will peel off her skin if she doesn't die. This woman is really with her son. It's so stupid!"
Princess Yu looked at her husband so happy, swept away the gloom over the past few days, followed with a smile, stood up and said: "I think there will be good news in the near future, Your Highness, please rest in peace, this year During the festival, I have to meet many guests, and my uncle and elders have to walk around, the snow has stopped long ago, should I arrange a car for His Highness?"
"You are really my good helper," Yu Wang pulled her into his arms and hugged her, rubbing her smooth side cheeks affectionately, teasing, "When you become a queen in the future, I promise that there will be no Any concubine's favor overwhelms you."
The smile that Princess Yu had been hanging on her lips suddenly disappeared, and her expression turned sad in a place where King Yu could not see it. She reached out and hugged her husband tightly, and murmured: "What Your Highness said today must be remembered in the future. …”
"Of course." Wang Yu, who was in a good mood, was in a good mood to observe the sensitive mind of a woman. As soon as he let go of Princess Yu, he hurriedly walked out, preparing to walk around for the New Year's Eve. At the same time, he expressed that he was still in high spirits. The momentum was not suppressed by King Jing's rise.
The snow that has been falling since the third day of the first year has really stopped. When the four-wheeled canopy yellow tassel carriage of King Yu, which was specially designed and built, was walking on the broad avenues of the capital, the golden sun was shining on the luxurious saddles around the horse. Brightly lit, it is very eye-catching. It's a pity that there are so few people on both sides of the street who pay attention to this king's guard of honor, so few that make King Yu feel a little strange.
But he soon understood the source of the strangeness.
Patrol battalions, which have always only been responsible for guarding the city gates and only intervene in local security in emergencies, are now full of streets. Not only did they impose martial law on all the main traffic roads in the capital, they also set up check-ups, but they also patrolled everywhere in teams of staunch and ruthless forces. They even increased their troops outside of important mansions and government offices, as if they were facing a formidable enemy.
Yu Wanggang, who was in shock, was about to send someone to find out what happened. One of his deacons, who was in charge of monitoring and controlling all kinds of news in the capital, had already rushed over and reported the whole story to him in detail.
It turned out that several giant thieves from other prefectures sneaked into the capital during the New Year's holiday. Last night, they broke into several high-ranking officials' mansions to steal treasures. Even the Fire Phoenix Pearl, which was stored in Baoguang Pavilion, was also stolen. After hearing the letter early in the morning, he was furious, believing that the patrol battalion responsible for the night curfew was negligent in his duties, and immediately called King Jing to scolded him. King Jing also admitted his mistake and said that he would make every effort to investigate thoroughly, so as to arrest the culprits and recover them. The treasure was lost, which is why all the patrol officers and soldiers came out of their nests, and the whole city was under martial law. It is said that Emperor Liang was very satisfied with King Jing's resolute manner.
Although King Yu's car was not included in the inspection, he was under the supervision of the patrol battalion all the way, which made the prince very uncomfortable. But after all, he is a very cunning and keen person. After only walking a few clan mansions, he noticed that the patrol battalions that seemed to be blooming all over the city actually had the most heavy troops in a certain area.
That is where the Xuanjing Si Yamen is located.
After discovering this, King Yu felt as if something was rising from his stomach, a little excited and a little restless.
Xia Jiang's expectations were not deviated, and King Jing really was ready to act. It is indeed a smart move to obtain the holy approval on the grounds of arresting giant thieves, so as to mobilize the troops rationally and compliantly, but unfortunately...
"You are Sun Xingzhe, and you can't escape my Wuzhishan." King Yu gritted his teeth and said this wordlessly, his expression became abnormally sullen, and he wondered if he was cursing King Jing or sending himself a message. Empty heart cheered.
At this moment, the crisp sound of horse hooves suddenly sounded at the cross street in front, which was extraordinarily public on this quiet street.
King Yu opened the thick cotton curtain of the side window and looked out, and saw a pure-colored horse with a golden bridle and a Chinese saddle galloping toward the street under the gaze of the officers and soldiers, and then turned to the south. The knight on the horse was dressed in beautiful fashionable new clothes with embroidered lapel and jade belt, dazzling and flamboyant. His whole person revealed a group of unrestrained and elegant extravagance, and he looked smugly like a wild bee who had just picked flowers.
"It's this kid... Unexpectedly, he is the most calm and happy in the entire capital." Looking at Yan Yujin's retreating back, King Yu, who was in a complicated mood, lowered the curtains and sighed softly.