In fact, seriously, this person can't be called a visitor, because the Xuelu where Mei Changsu lives now was originally in her home. It's just that she has never come to visit for such a long time.
The surprise in Mei Changsu's heart did not show on his face. After calmly comforting Fei Liu, who had heard the sound, he returned to the room. He smiled slightly at Princess Liyang, and bowed in salute.
"It's already windy outside. I heard that Mr. Su is not in good health. Let's talk in the room." The eldest princess had a cold expression, but her tone was still gentle. Step into the room and untie the straps of the golden silk cloak in the rushing warmth.
This time she came quietly and alone, and there was no maid beside her, so Mei Changsu stepped forward to catch the cloak she took off, hung it on a hanger beside her, took a teapot from the smoked cage, and poured a cup for her hot tea.
Princess Liyang picked up the teacup, but didn't bring it to her mouth, just put her palm on the wall of the cup like a warm hand, and said after a while, "I'm really sorry to disturb you so late, but if I come early, I'm afraid... "
Seeing that she was half-sentenced and swallowed, Mei Changsu took the second half of the swallowed sentence with a slight smile, "Is the princess afraid that Jing Rui is still here? Su Mou?"
Princess Liyang looked up at him. If it is said that Su Zhe is a commoner, and the rank difference between the imperial sister and the imperial sister is like a cloud of mud, the word "command" is not a humble remark, but the many auras surrounding this person are quite dazzling, making people It was impossible to locate his identity for a while.
In charge of the world's largest gang, he is a respected friend of the top-ranked nobles in Kyoto. He has a guard who can compete with the first master of Daliang. The prince and the king are both desperately recruiting, and they are favored by the princess Nihuang. The relationship is ambiguous, all of these are added together, even the arrogant Princess Liyang cannot regard him as an ordinary civilian.
But it is precisely because he knows that he is by no means an ordinary person, and that he must have a strength that cannot be estimated by ordinary people, that the reclusive eldest princess will come to this small guest house alone in the dead of night.
"No matter what it is, since you have already come, you have to say it. Princess, please don't hesitate any more," Mei Changsu swept his eyes to see the guest's expression, and said slowly, "His Royal Highness instructed. If the matter is within Su Zhe's ability, he should take the lead, and if Su Zhe is powerless, he will not speak more and publicize it, please rest assured."
Princess Liyang's eyes narrowed slightly, as if she had made up her mind, the tea cup in her heart was placed on the table unknowingly, she raised her head and looked directly into Mei Changsu's eyes, and said word by word, "Mr. Su, please help me. Save Nihuang."
Hearing such a request, Rao Shi Mei Changsu was so determined, and there was a hint of surprise on his face that couldn't be concealed: "What is the meaning of this, Your Royal Highness, the eldest princess?"
"I heard that Nihuang attaches great importance to your husband, and I think there is also a relationship between you two," Princess Liyang waved to stop Mei Changsu, who seemed to want to clarify this, and motioned him to listen to her, "Although Nihuang is smart, , but in the end, she is often in the feudal lord, and she does not understand how deep and muddy the water is in this capital. She believes that the Yunnan feudal position is precious and she is a master of the masters. She has a game mentality for this son-in-law selection, and always feels that everything will be controlled In her grasp, it is a bit careless."
"Listening to His Highness, could it be that someone dares to design the county master?"
"What do people in this capital dare not do for their own purposes?" Princess Liyang didn't know what to think, and her eyes showed a slightly painful color, "Nihuang alone represents the entire position of the Yunnan palace, representing the With the military strength of 100,000 iron cavalry in the southern border, isn't this weight worth someone's risk?"
Mei Changsu raised his eyebrows lightly and nodded slowly. Of course, he has repeatedly weighed the weight of Princess Nihuang, so he has been trying to find a way to make her fully support King Jing. Of course, others will not miss this opportunity. It's just... With Princess Yinihuang's current strength and her resolute character, who would dare to take it lightly, and who could really achieve her goal through conspiracy and tricks
"I understand what Mr. Su is thinking." Of course, watching words and expressions is not Jiang Zuo's unique secret skill. The eldest princess who has lived in the cloud and wind since she was a child can do it. Her eyes moved lightly, and a cold smile appeared on her lips. "Nihuang is really strong, so strong that there seems to be no need to protect her... But Mr. Su, you don't understand, no matter how strong a woman is, she is only a woman after all. Some things don't matter to a man, but to a woman, it will be enough to destroy her. The blow of her will. If Nihuang already has a sweetheart, the blow will be even heavier, and it will make her feel that it doesn't matter who she marries and what kind of life she will live in the future..."
When she said these words, Princess Liyang's expression was extremely calm and her tone was very indifferent, but the gradually reddening eyes and the pale fingers pressing on the table betrayed her boiling excitement.
Mei Changsu turned his head away, hiding the sympathy that rose in his eyes.
He has no memory of Princess Liyang, who was neat, fiery, and fierce, and competed with the princes every time she went on a hunting tour. He only remembers complaining to his mother that Auntie Liyang was too cold and difficult to get close to. , those exclamations that the mother muttered to herself.
How and why what happened back then was really too secretive and too long ago. Even after years of deliberate investigation, nothing of value has been found. Maybe the truth is only hidden in the hearts of those few people, and no one will tell it.
"His Royal Highness," Mei Changsu pondered for a moment, then said slowly, "I admit that what you said makes sense, but I still can't think of a specific method to achieve such an effect?"
The corners of Princess Liyang's lips twitched slightly, as if she was unwilling to explain in detail at all, but she knew very well in her heart that if she didn't reveal more, she just couldn't win the trust of others.
"Among the candidates shortlisted this time, there are two people who are secretly satisfied by the sage and want to be assigned to the county master. Do you know who they are?"
Mei Changsu naturally immediately shook his head.
"Sima Lei, the prince's son, and Liao Tingjie of the Hou family of Zhongsu."
"Yeah." Mei Changsu was not surprised by this answer. Among the two, it happened that the Sima family supported the crown prince, while the Duke of Zhongsu supported Prince Yu, but they were balanced. I don't know if the emperor did it on purpose or just coincidence.
"But according to the current competition system, unless the county owner releases water, there is no chance for either of them to win."
"En." Mei Changsu nodded again. Not only the two of them, but none of these ten.
"That's why some people are anxious. Because the support of Mufu in Yunnan is too tempting, but if you can't take advantage of the days when the county owner stays in the capital to finalize this matter, when she returns to Yunnan, it will inevitably be twice the result with half the effort." Princess Liyang He suddenly sneered, "At this time, Nihuang's own thoughts are no longer within the consideration of these people. The people in the palace are best at unscrupulous means, and some people who know the old past can't help but want to imitate again. Once again, the way the Queen Mother did..."
Speaking of the Queen Mother, Mu Changsu's heart moved again. That's right, now that I think about it, in my impression, Princess Liyang rarely returns to Ning, and she has never seen her say a word to the Queen Mother. It's just that there were too many rich and colorful things in his life at that time, and he didn't give the slightest thought to this abnormal situation.
Princess Liyang closed her eyes, as if to calm her mind. Because what I want to talk about next is the core part of the whole method.
"There is a kind of wine in the palace, called 'Love Silk Wrap', just drink one cup, it has the effect of hallucination and aphrodisiac. If a woman drinks it, she will mistake the man beside her as the one she misses and loves the most, so Motivated by the power of medicine, she took the initiative to come forward to seek pleasure. Since she did not know that this kind of wine existed in the world, even if she woke up afterwards, she would think that it was because of her lack of determination and lack of morality after drunkenness. , let alone take anger on that man. Under the shame and despair, life is better than death in my heart. But it has been difficult through the ages, only one death, and death at this time is even more dead. It's impossible to say it. If someone you trust comes forward to persuade you when you're at a loss, there's no way you'll be able to resist at all, you'll only be at the mercy of others..." Princess Liyang said later, her tone gradually changed, that This kind of sadness and grief, even the dullest person can hear that what she said is the deepest feeling in his heart.
Mei Changsu stood up, walked slowly to the other side of the room, turned away from looking at her, and silently waited for her to regain her calm.
After about a cup of tea, Princess Liyang took a deep breath and said slowly: "Mr. Su laughed. The woman who was framed back then was my dearest sister, so I was a little excited for a while, please don't mind, sir."
"Why did the princess say this? This kind of thing is really outrageous. Even if it's not the princess' sister, you can't help but feel resentful and sympathetic. It's just that Su didn't understand who the princess...'s sister admired, and would make the queen mother object so much, even at the expense of …”
Princess Liyang's eyes were long, and it seemed to penetrate the vast time, and landed on that distant point, "He is... a proton sent by Nan Chu to the beam..."
Mei Changsu suddenly understood, and couldn't bear to ask any more.
"Although Nihuang is not my blood relative, her dazzling look always reminds me of the past, and I love to envy." Princess Liyang seemed to have finally overcome the extreme pain, and her expression gradually turned calm, "If anyone wants to treat her Using such despicable means, I must stop it no matter what. I also hope that Mr. will help me."
Mei Changsu's eyes flashed, and after a pause, he finally asked, "How did Her Royal Highness... find out about this conspiracy?"
Although Princess Liyang knew that he would ask this question, she still couldn't help but turn her face to the side, avoiding the two indifferent gazes, and said softly for a long time, "Xie Bi, this child, is going to roll again. When he went in, he was not ruthless enough, and I saw that he was uneasy, and he asked him out when he pressed him..."
"Oh," Mei Changsu asked the next question while nodding his head, "As Your Highness, there should be multiple ways to stop this matter, why would you single out Zhong Su?"
Princess Liyang laughed at herself and said coldly: "Is there any way? I don't see it. The matter has not been done yet, should I question the mastermind? They won't admit it. Go to report to His Majesty the Emperor? Evidence. Go to the palace to stop yourself, who knows when they will do it? What use can the identity of this eldest princess come in at such a time?"
Mei Changsu thought for a while, and wanted to ask her why she didn't ask her husband for help, but suddenly realized that this method was the same as that of the past. Even if Xie Yu was not an accomplice, but was used by the queen mother, then he is also a vested It is a bit embarrassing to discuss with him for the gainer of the interests, not to mention that if you really want to help to stop it, you will definitely offend the mastermind to death. Xie Yu is not a hot-blooded teenager, and he may not be willing to do it.
After thinking about it, there is really no one to ask for, the noble princess, which is a sad sigh, but...
"His Royal Highness, even if Su is willing to help, as a commoner, I'm afraid I can't help it..."
"Didn't you have a good relationship with Princess Nihuang? Besides, you are going to see her tomorrow. Please, sir, inform her of the news, and let her be more careful when dealing with the ladies in the palace, and it should be safe."
"Why doesn't the princess say it herself?"
"I have always been indifferent. Although I secretly admire Nihuang in my heart, I have never made a deep friendship with her. She may not believe me. More importantly, they already know that I have discovered this matter. As soon as I enter the palace, there will definitely be a concubine. Accompanying you around, there is absolutely no chance to talk to the county master alone... Fortunately, Mr. lives in the Hou's mansion. I have some strength here. I visit late at night. I am confident that I can hide the eyes and ears of those people. already."
Mei Changsu stared at her, and said meaningfully: "I have no deep friendship with the eldest princess. It is an honor to have such trust."
Lan Xinhui, the princess of Liyang, couldn't understand why she didn't understand, and said with a faint smile: "It's a bit presumptuous to visit suddenly. But firstly, there is no one else to ask for help, secondly, I know that Mr. and Nihuang are on good terms. Jing Rui always has no way to praise you in front of me. This child is pure-hearted, and the people he likes to respect must not be ordinary people. However, I also thought about it before coming here. If this is the case, it may cause the husband to offend the powerful, so Even if you don't agree to my entrustment, that's reasonable. Please think carefully, sir."
After the eldest princess said these words, she lowered her head and drank tea quietly. Mei Changsu stared at her indistinct white hair intertwined with dark clouds, and suddenly felt a little sour in her heart, and she felt a sense of trance.
"It's getting late at night, please come back, princess." There was a louder sound from outside the window. Mei Changsu took off the golden silk cloak from the hanger and put it gently on her frail shoulders, and said slowly, "The county master is also Su. A friend of a certain, you should do your best. Tomorrow, please invite Her Royal Highness Princess Princess into the palace, so that you can act according to the situation."
Having obtained his promise, Princess Liyang didn't say more, put the top of the cloak on her head, quietly left the courtyard, and disappeared into the darkness in a short while.
Mei Changsu stood in front of the steps to see him off, the night wind was blowing, and the whole body was cold. A pair of hands grabbed him from behind, pulled him into the room forcefully, turned around, and saw a pair of bright, slightly angry eyes.
"I'm sorry, Brother Su forgot to put on his coat." He patted the boy on the head to reassure him, "We Feiliu haven't fallen asleep yet?"
"She's gone, wake up!"
"Oh, I woke you up?" Mei Changsu smiled apologetically, curled up on the warm couch, hugged the thick quilt, "Go to sleep again, don't you want to go out to play tomorrow?"
"You sleep!"
"Okay, I'm going to sleep too." Mei Changsu closed his eyes obediently, seemingly peaceful and serene, but in his mind he began to recall all the old and new information about all parties in the capital, and judged that Princess Liyang was here. What is hidden behind this visit.
Fei Liu didn't go back to his room, but squeezed beside Brother Su and slept contentedly.
Mei Changsu tucked the quilt for him, and then slowly relaxed his body. Before he really fell asleep, he still thought about the last question: "Who is the insider who lurked by the Prince Yu's side?"