Just when Qin Yining was lost in thought, Tao Hanshan also returned to the main hall, sitting in the first place with a gloomy expression.
"Brother Tao, what's wrong?" A middle-aged counselor with a long beard carefully observed Tao Hanshan's expression and asked cautiously.
This person's name is Chen Jing, and he is also a counselor under Pang Xiao, but his status is far less than that of Tao Hanshan. Over the years, Tao Hanshan has always acted in the lead, and he has become his confidant.
Tao Hanshan shook his head.
Seeing that he seemed to have something to say, Chen Jing turned his head and motioned for several counselors and guards to retreat.
When there was no one else in the room, he lowered his voice and asked, "What is it that annoys Brother Tao, Princess?"
Hearing this, Tao Hanshan frowned and said, "The princess is a woman of gold. Even if there is any disagreement, it is because of our misconduct as subordinates that angers the princess. How can you say that the princess angered us?"
Chen Jing smiled and said, "Brother Tao doesn't have to be so nervous. There are no outsiders here, only you and my brother. Is there anything else we can't say between you and me?"
In the past, Tao Hanshan would never have allowed Chen Jing to say such things in front of others. But just now, he was really angry with Qin Yining, and he couldn't lose his temper with the princess, so he was angry about this.
Seeing Chen Jing say this, he snorted, "A woman's opinion is not enough to make a plan. Thanks to the king's praise for her, Wolong is still alive, but now it seems that he has long hair and short knowledge. What a wise man the king is, but after all I'm so sorry for Beauty Pass."
Chen Jing smiled and said: "Since ancient times, heroes have been saddened by the beauty pass, so what's so strange? It would be fine if the princess was just an ordinary virgin woman, as long as she was beautiful and could serve the prince. The problem lies in how smart she is. , and being smart, such a woman is the most difficult thing to do. If she goes to talk to the lord, it will affect the lord's decision to some extent. If she goes to the lord to tell someone who is wrong, the lord will believe it. "
"Exactly, the bad is the bad here." Tao Hanshan said, "With what happened today, in such a crisis situation, of course we have to ensure that the prince is doing the right thing! The prince is dedicated to serving the country, but the sage is very jealous of the prince. , How much mistreatment did the lord receive when we were in the capital? This is not only seen by us as subordinates, but by the people of the capital!
"It is an indisputable fact that the king's merit is so high that he is jealous of the sage. In such a situation, we should act carefully and not be caught by the sage. But the princess is still talking to me about 'original intention' today. , do not agree with me ordering people to send troops to pacify the rebellion of the people in Danfu County, do you think this is ridiculous?"
Chen Jing raised his eyebrows pretending to be surprised: "The princess can tell me why she thinks this way?"
Tao Hanshan sneered, "It's not that the common people are innocent. At this moment, she only thinks about the pariahs, but she doesn't want to blame the lord after the incident, let alone what the lord is going to do. If I tell you, the woman will be fine. It's just a matter of staying in the inner house and doing some things, the princess is not a living example, she was spoiled by the prince!"
Chen Jing sneered when he heard the words, and joked: "So since ancient times, women who are too beautiful are also materials that bring disaster to the country and the people. I can't blame the prince for this. What will Brother Tao plan to deal with this matter?"
When asked about the key matter, Tao Hanshan's face immediately turned cold, and his fingers quickly tapped the table.
"This matter can't be left to a female class."
Tao Hanshan supported the small table between the two round chairs with his elbows, approached Chen Jing and said in a low voice, "Like you and me, not like Brother Xie and Brother Xu that can be counted in front of the prince and princess, if For the future, what should we be most concerned about? If the lord becomes a major event, you and I can at least be a high-ranking member of the court, but if the lord cannot make it happen, we are afraid that we will not be able to escape."
Chen Jing nodded again and again, "Brother Tao said yes, you and I follow the prince, one is to value the prince's character, and the other is not for these. If there is no selfishness, we will become Bodhisattvas."
"Exactly, I believe it's not just you and me, everyone thinks this way too. The lord is a man of righteousness, and he is resigned to the suspicions of the sage, and he is even more determined to resist, for the sake of loyalty. The character really makes you and I admire it, and it also makes followers like you and me even more determined."
Chen Jing nodded in agreement.
Tao Hanshan added: "There are some things that the lord can't do. If our subordinates don't do it, things will develop in an uncontrollable direction in the end, so we must try our best to help the lord to succeed. The lord is now dedicated to the Holy One, But once some things force the lord to go down that path, the lord can't resist."
Chen Jing nodded again.
He agreed with Tao Hanshan's thoughts, but after listening to Tao Hanshan's words, he had some bad premonitions in his heart, and his back was a little chilled.
Tao Hanshan lowered his voice carefully: "The princess is involved in this matter, and it really doesn't play a good role. If you want the prince to promise to suppress the rebellion of the people in Danfu County, you must give the prince a way to let him approve. reasons, for example, hatred."
"Brother Tao, what do you mean..."
Tao Hanshan made a gesture with the palm of his neck.
"What do you mean to... wangfei?" Chen Jing also followed with a gesture, seeing Tao Hanshan nod, immediately agitated, the hairs on his back stood up, "This, this is not right? Wangfei is the apex of the prince's heart. If the lord knows, even if you are thinking of the lord, I am afraid that the lord will only be furious and not appreciate it."
Tao Hanshan smiled, "How many beauties are there in the world? In the future, when the prince ascends to the throne, there will naturally be beauties in the world to serve, are you worried that you can't choose a better one than Qin's? Not to mention that when the prince is sitting on the throne of the world, you will be the greatest treasure in the world. After that, many thoughts will naturally change, and naturally he will no longer care about the current governor, he will miss the princess, but he will not take anger on me."
At this point, Tao Hanshan whispered a few words in Chen Jing's ear, saw Chen Jing nodded, and said, "Besides, what is there to worry about? Didn't the princess carry a ready-made top tank? The prince determined that it was someone from Danfu County who killed the princess, and with the prince's temper and deep love for the princess, not to mention the pacification and rebellion, even the slaughtering prince could do it. At that time, you will have the best of both worlds."
Chen Jing hesitated for a moment, then nodded slowly and said, "Brother Tao also makes sense. So you have already decided on this method?"
Tao Hanshan smiled and did not answer immediately.
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At this time, Qin Yining's expression changed from initial anxiety and worry to calm.
She stood up, walked slowly to the window, quietly pushed the window open a gap, and carefully observed the situation in the courtyard.
Today is half the month of July, and a bright moon hangs high, illuminating the quiet courtyard in an unobstructed view. Xu is because of the difference between men and women, there are no guards outside the courtyard where she lives, and there are only shadows walking in front of the courtyard.
Qin Yining was a little funny. She has already come to the place where Pang Xiao's subordinates are. Although Tao Hanshan does not agree with her cutting down, she will respect her as a princess anyway. Why is she so careful.
She simply pushed the door directly to the courtyard and carefully observed the surroundings.
When the young man saw Qin Yining leaving the door, he quickly followed.
The yard was spacious, and the night wind blew the broken hair on Qin Yining's temples, and she could smell the strong fishy smell of dried blood on her body.
This is also the reason why Qin Yining is on guard.
If it was Xu Weizhi or Xie Yue, even if there was no maid by his side, he would find a way to find a village woman to help her change clothes and wash. But Tao Hanshan only sent people clothes that I didn't know where to find, and brought a pot of hot water.
Tao Hanshan didn't pay enough attention to her, but Qin Yining couldn't tear herself apart from the people Pang Xiao left behind.
She wanted to find Meng Qinlai. If it was Xie Yue, she would directly order someone to go outside to find someone, but Qin Yining couldn't trust Tao Hanshan's actions and words.
But the signal arrow she used to communicate with the Qingtian League was too conspicuous in the night sky. The red light rose, I am afraid that before Meng Qin came, Zhuangzi's guards were attracted first.
Qin Yining lowered his eyes, hesitating what to do.
Is it feasible to find Meng Qinlai in an open and honest way? Thinking of coming to Tao Hanshan, she knew that she was the leader of the Qingtian Alliance, so she probably wouldn't stop her from contacting the outside world. After all, someone like Tao Hanshan, who is good at digging into the camp, cares more about his position in front of the prince. Even if they disagree, they are still people in the camp of Pang Xiao, so they won't be on guard like that.
Thinking of this, Qin Yining walked out, looking for someone to go out to find Meng Qinlai.
When the young man saw Qin Yining walking towards the door, he followed with a bamboo stick.
Unexpectedly, the two of them just walked two or three steps forward and backward when they heard a slight knocking sound when a small stone landed behind them.
The young man responded quickly and turned around suddenly, the sharp blade in his hand was already unsheathed.
But when he saw who was coming, the youth's movements stopped for a while.
Qin Yining also looked back and saw a man lying on the head of the backyard wall, isn't it Meng Qin
Qin Yining didn't dare to speak, for fear of attracting attention, so she hurriedly walked in that direction.
Meng Qin climbed over the mud wall and landed easily.
Qin Yining hurriedly waved at Meng Qin and the young man.
The courtyard was not the place for discussions, so Qin Yining quickly followed suit, and the three hurried into the room.
Meng Qin said in a low voice, "Alliance leader, you are living in such a remote location."
Qin Yining smiled, "I disagree with Mr. Tao. Do you want to come to Mr. Tao to let me calm down in a remote place?"
"He is the prince's adviser, how dare he treat you like this?" Meng Qin almost couldn't help jumping up.
Qin Yining smiled bitterly, "After all, I'm just a useless woman. Many people despise women. It's not that you don't know."
Meng Qin shook his head: "Aren't those who look down on women raised by their mothers?"
Qin Yining didn't want to entangle this topic, and asked in a low voice, "How's the situation there, my lord?"
Meng Qin said: "It was the information that came to tell the leader that the prince is still surrounded, but there is no conflict now, and the prince has restrained his subordinates very well."