Han Lingfu thought about the whole plan carefully and confirmed that there was nothing missing, so he finally breathed a sigh of relief.
Now he only needs to wait until the peace talks with Baiyue are completed, and the conditions for his alliance with Baiyue will be fulfilled. At that time, Baiyue will become his ally and help him ascend to that position.
Han Lingfu felt his blood boil for a while. For so long, he has been restrained everywhere, and it has been a long time since everything went smoothly like now.
Pingyanghou looked at Han Lingfu's smug look, picked up the teacup calmly, picked up the suspended tea leaves with the tea cover, changed the subject, and asked, "What do you think of the fifth prince startling the horse?" ?”
Han Lingfu was slightly taken aback, then sneered and said: "If something happens to the fifth emperor brother, it will only be our three seniors who will benefit. I think it should be my elder brother and second emperor brother. I know whether it's the elder brother who can't wait to 'live without a heir', or the second brother's trickery, in short, these are not important."
The startled horse that time didn't look like an accident. He himself was busy with Guan Yubai's matter recently, so he didn't have time to pay attention to him at all. It was conceivable that one of his two imperial brothers must have done it.
Pingyanghou put down the teacup and said, "From what I see, the eldest prince is more suspicious."
"What does Uncle mean by this?"
"As you said, if something happens to the fifth prince, the eldest prince will be the one with the most advantage among you. As for the second prince, if it's a 'bitter trick', once this happens, it's just It’s just that it’s better to win the emperor and the empress, and I have suffered a lot, so why bother.”
Han Lingfu nodded thoughtfully, and said with a cold snort, "Speaking of which, this really looks like something stupid my big brother would do!"
"No matter how stupid he is, he still occupies the title of eldest son." Pingyang Hou said with deep meaning, "If you have a descendant, you will establish a descendant, and if you have no descendant, you will establish an eldest son. This is his natural advantage."
Han Lingfu said disdainfully: "It's just an idiot."
Marquis Pingyang gave him a sympathetic look, and said calmly: "Even if he is a fool, he is still relying on the name of the eldest son. Don't worry about our planning here, but in the end, let this fool get a lot of money. Since you want that position, you must not take it lightly."
"What uncle said is true." Han Lingfu asked thoughtfully, "According to what uncle sees, how should we deal with it?"
"Since the layout is the same, how about dragging the eldest prince into the water?"
Han Lingfu raised his eyebrows and said eagerly: "I hope my uncle will help me!"
Ping Yanghou said meaningfully: "Naturally... Even if we can't let the emperor abolish the eldest prince this time, we must let him get the emperor's disdain, and he will never stand up again. At that time, Your Highness, you will be able to stand out among the princes." gone."
Han Lingfu stood up, faced Pingyanghou, bowed deeply and said, "Thank you, Uncle, for helping me."
Marquis Pingyang got up, helped him up, and said: "Anyway, you also call me Uncle. As far as our Pingyang Marquis is concerned, we naturally hope that you can sit in that seat."
Han Lingfu said solemnly: "At that time, Fu will never forget my uncle's kindness in helping me."
Ping Yanghou patted him on the shoulder, and at an angle he couldn't see, the corners of his lips slightly curved, revealing a mocking smile.
"We'll just wait for the results of the joint trial of the three divisions..."
Han Lingfu and Pingyanghou were not the only ones who were anxiously waiting for the results of the joint trial of the three divisions. Among the royal capitals, all civil and military officials, and honorable families were also waiting.
In addition to waiting, some people took advantage of the opportunity to stir up trouble, and took advantage of this momentum to impeach political opponents. For a while, everyone in the court was in danger.
Chen Yuanzhou has served as Minister of the Ministry of War for seven years. In this royal capital where there are many in-laws, it is said that one move will affect the whole body.
Although the emperor had a gentle heart, when the emperor was angry, blood flowed everywhere, and the fact that the official family was ransacked and executed was imminent, and this time it involved the remnants of the previous dynasty. No one knew whether the emperor would be angry again.
In the first few days, the emperor kept silent, but since Minister of the Ministry of Justice, Gu Mo, entered the imperial study, the emperor dismissed several people in a row in anger. Like a broken string, I'm afraid that the fire will burn on me sometime.
Even some banquets in various provinces can be reduced as much as possible. Obviously this year is a warm winter, but the whole capital seems to have fallen into a cold winter, filled with a layer of ice that cannot be melted.
But on such a day, Nangong Mansion ushered in two unexpected guests—Mrs. Guangping Hou and her eldest daughter, Mrs. Sun.
"Madam Hou, Madam Sun, please!"
Liu Qingqing personally welcomed the mother and daughter into the flower hall, feeling very puzzled.
The matter of Nangong Lin is settled. They have never had any contact with Nangong Mansion and Guangping Hou Mansion, and they will not need to contact each other in the future. I don't know why Mrs. Guangping Hou came here suddenly today with her daughter.
After the servant girl served hot tea, Mrs. Guangping Hou politely praised the good tea.
Seeing her smiling face, Liu Qingqing felt a little more at ease, at least Mrs. Guangpinghou probably didn't come to provoke her.
Mrs. Guangping Hou kept smiling slightly, but she was somewhat dissatisfied in her heart. It stands to reason that with her status as Mrs. Hou, there should be an old lady Su Shi who came to greet her in Nangong Mansion, not the mere eldest grandson-in-law.
Just thinking about the discord between Nangong Mansion and Guangping Hou Mansion before, and thinking about the purpose of my trip today, Madam Guangping Hou could only swallow her anger. It's just that since it's facing Liu Qingqing, it's a bit inappropriate to come forward by yourself.
Mrs. Guangping Hou gave Mrs. Sun a wink, and Mrs. Sun said with a smile: "Mrs. Nangong, I have heard for a long time that the fourth girl in your mansion is outstanding in talent and appearance, gentle and virtuous. My mother and I are here to help our younger brother Cheng Let me ask you to marry the fourth girl from your mansion."
Liu Qingqing couldn't believe what she heard, the Guangping Marquis Mansion wanted to marry Nangong Lin for Cheng Luo?!
She had a feeling that it was a bit weird. It has been almost half a month since Nangong Lin was "supported" by Cheng Luo, and Liu Qingqing also sent someone to inform the Guangping Hou Mansion about Nangong Lin's going to Zhuangzi to recuperate her "illness". If the Hou Mansion really intended to ask for marriage, it should have made a statement at that time. Why did they suddenly send someone to propose when the matter was about to subside
Although doubts abounded in her heart, Liu Qingqing still maintained a decent smile.
Suppressing the doubts in her heart, she said cautiously: "Mrs. Cheng, Mrs. Sun, it is not for me to make decisions about the marriage of the fourth younger sister... please wait a moment, let me send someone to inform grandma."
Liu Qingqing winked at the maid behind her, and that maid hurriedly went to Rong'an hall... So after burning incense, Mrs. Hou Guangping and Mrs. Sun moved to Rong'an hall.
Mrs. Su was surprised when she heard that Mrs. Guangping Hou came to propose marriage. Although she didn't know why the boss refused Yan's marriage with Guangping Hou's mansion, but according to what she saw, if she could make this marriage, it would be very beneficial to Nangong Mansion. There should be advantages and no disadvantages. Anyway, they are asking to marry Nangong Lin, so it is not against the boss's wishes.
only…
Su's eyes flickered, and the Guangping Marquis Mansion could not let the Guangping Marquis think that their Nangong Mansion was something they could come and call!
In a short period of time, Su's heart has already been caressed. She first politely greeted Mrs. Cheng's mother and daughter, until Mrs. Guangping Hou couldn't help explaining her intentions again, and Su said flatly: "Mrs. How can I say that Sister Lin is also the only daughter-in-law of my family's third child and my wife, so I need to allow my old lady to have a good discussion with them."
Mrs. Guangping Hou almost turned her face. Who doesn't know that the third master of Nangong Mansion is the concubine of the Su family, and the marriage of the fourth daughter, Nangong Lin, is clearly a matter of Su's words. Could it be that Nangong Zhi still dares to disobey his aunt? That Nangong Lin shamelessly did such a thing The fact that their Guangping Hou Mansion is willing to marry her is because she cultivated in her previous life.
But now, after all, I have something to ask for from others...
Mrs. Guangping Hou gritted her teeth, showed a stiff smile, and echoed: "What the old lady said is true. Marriage is a major matter that affects a woman's life, so naturally it should be carefully considered."
Afterwards, the atmosphere in the main hall became a little weird. After a few more words without words, Mrs. Hou Guangping and Mrs. Sun left...
After Mrs. Guangping Hou's mother and daughter left, Liu Qingqing thought about it more and more. She wanted to discuss it with Su Shi again, but before she could speak, she heard Su Shi say: "Daughter-in-law Sheng, the Guangping Hou Mansion is here to welcome you this time." Fourth sister proposed marriage, what do you think?"
"Grandson's daughter-in-law doesn't think it's appropriate..." Seeing that Su's originally smiling face was slightly stiff, Liu Qingqing bit the bullet and continued, "As far as the fourth younger sister is concerned, she really doesn't match up with the Guangping Marquis Mansion, and besides, there is another That kind of thing... The Marquis of Guangping can really have a better choice, there is no need... "
"That's enough." Su interrupted her and said, "Our Nangong Mansion is in full swing now. Sister Lin is also a concubine daughter after all, and she is not unworthy of the youngest son of the Guangping Marquis Mansion. Just don't let Sanfang know about this in advance. , lest Huang's mother and daughter get too complacent and do something that disgraces the family tradition." Mentioning the Huang's mother and daughter, Su's face could not help showing disgust. She paused, and then said, "I'll leave it to you to take care of your fourth sister's marriage."
Liu Qingqing realized that Mrs. Su had agreed to this marriage in her heart, but she just wanted to delay it for the time being out of face...
Liu Qingqing wanted to persuade her again, but Mrs. Su had already waved her off.
Walking out of Rong'an Hall, Liu Qingqing thought for a while, then called Ziying, her personal maid, and asked her to go to Zhennan Palace.
Ziying took the order and left in a hurry.
At this time in Zhennan Prince's Mansion, Nangong Yuezheng and Xiao Fei came out of the small study. Xiao Fei had already read the book for a long time, Nangong Yue wanted her to have a rest, although Xiao Fei was reluctant to let go, but obediently put down the book, and went to the banquet room with Nangong Yue.
Silver Frost Charcoal had already been burned in the Banquet Pavilion, and the room was very warm. Xiao Fei was about to sit down on the armchair beside her, but froze.
It was cold winter, and soft cushions and pillows were placed on the armchairs, but now there was something that shouldn't be there curled up on the big red vase cushion.
A group of yellow fur balls curled themselves up round and arrogantly occupied the cushion.
As Xiao Fei approached, it opened its green eyes, raised its fluffy head, and yawned lazily, with no intention of leaving at all.
"Miss, I'm sorry." Huamei walked over quickly, "This servant will take it away and change a cushion for you."
Xiao Fei cautiously kept a distance from the yellow-striped kitten, and said, "Then let it sleep here. I'll just change it."
"Sister Fei, sit by my side." Nangong Yue beckoned to Xiao Fei and let her sit on Luohan's bed. These little guys have been attracted." As she spoke, Nangong Yue glanced in the direction of the charcoal basin with a smile on her face.
Xiao Fei followed Nangong Yue's line of sight, and saw a ball of white fur squatting by the brazier to keep warm. Seeing Nangong Yue looking at it, it meowed arrogantly, and then gracefully walked to Nangong Yue's feet, rubbing against it. rub.
Nangong Yue leaned over and picked up the cat Xiaobai, and put it on her lap to tease, Xiaobai squinted her eyes in comfort.
Xiao Fei watched from the side and felt a little itchy. When she was in southern Xinjiang, her mother, Xiao Fang, never allowed her to touch these cats and dogs, saying that she was afraid that these beasts would break her face indiscriminately. But the sister-in-law has always had no scruples... In other words, these kittens are not so scary, right
Nangong Yue said to her with a smile: "Do you want to touch Xiaobai?"
Xiao Fei nodded, and Nangong Yue carried Xiao Bai into her lap. Seeing Xiao Fei being cautious, as if she was afraid of hurting Xiao Bai, even the maids beside her couldn't help laughing.
At this time, Baihui entered the Dongnuan Pavilion, and after saluting, she said nothing.
After Nangong Yue explained to Xiao Fei, she followed Baihui and Baihe to the small study.
"Concubine Shizi," Baihui reported, "My uncle's grandma's Ziying is here, and she is said to have been sent by my uncle and grandma to pass the news that Mrs. Hou of Guangping Hou's Mansion went to Nangong Mansion in person to beg for her youngest son, Cheng Luo. Marry the fourth girl as the first wife."
Hearing this news, Nangong Yue couldn't help showing surprise. Her first thought was, why did the Guangping Houfu suddenly change her mind
Even if the Guangping Hou Mansion asked to marry the second sister before, it was too high for Nangong Mansion, let alone Nangong Lin. The third uncle has no official status and is a concubine. Although the uncle is in power now, if the government is divided in the future, the third uncle will be just a commoner. How could the Guangping Marquis fall in love with Nangong Lin...
Nangong Yue frowned slightly, as the saying goes: There must be demons in abnormalities. If the Guangping Marquis Mansion hadn't really taken a fancy to Nangong Lin, it must have another purpose...
In this way, the Nangong Mansion can make them climb up the marriage that they would rather sacrifice their son-in-law. Could it be... Nangong Yue's expression changed, and she suddenly thought of a possibility.
Could it be because of the turmoil in the court these days
"I vaguely remember that the girl from the third room of the Hou's Mansion in Guangping married the son-in-law of the side room of the Chen family..." Thanks to the blessing of the host, in order not to make mistakes, Nangong Yue viciously memorized the intricate in-law relationships in the capital. . As she spoke, she felt that this was the most likely guess, and continued: "Recently, the Chen family has been involved in a lot, especially in the past few days, the emperor has dismissed several people from their positions, all of whom are close to Chen Shangshu. , since the Guangping Marquis Mansion is related by marriage to the Chen family, I think they are afraid..."
At this juncture, the Guangping Marquis Mansion probably wanted to find someone to rely on, so that if something happened, there would be room for relaxation.
Now the Nangong Mansion is full of holy favors, the eldest uncle Nangong Qin is highly valued, the second elder brother Nangong Xin, as the fifth prince's companion, is going to marry the eldest princess Yongyang's mansion, the eldest sister Nangong Cheng is the first wife of the Jian'an Bo Mansion, and She is not only Princess Yaoguang appointed by the emperor, but also the concubine of Prince Zhennan.
Most likely, the Guangping Marquis Mansion wanted to protect themselves by marrying Nangong Mansion. Although the uncle Nangong Qin rejected the marriage of the second sister early on. However, since Nangonglin had caused such a incident before, the Guangping Houfu could only give in to Nangonglin.
Even if the Guangping Marquis was not implicated in the end, it was nothing more than marrying an unsuitable young son-in-law, not a clan wife. Compared with the rise and fall of the family, it was really nothing. Instead, you can still take concubines in the future.
According to her opinion, Nangong Mansion shouldn't be involved in this vortex, but she doesn't know what attitude her uncle Nangong Qin has...
Nangong Yue contemplated for a moment, then asked, "Baihui, where is Ziying now?"
"Ziying has passed on the message and has already gone back."
Nangong Yue nodded slightly, and said, "You bring a box of snacks back to Nangong Mansion to my mother. Ask her, what the mansion... especially my uncle's proposal of marriage to the Guangping Hou Mansion, is what she thinks."
Baihui naturally understands that bringing snacks back is obviously just an excuse, the important thing is to know the current plan of Nangong Mansion.
"Yes, Princess Concubine." Baihui replied, and hurriedly ordered someone to prepare the carriage. After burning incense, she left Zhennan Palace in the carriage.
The wheels made monotonous and regular sounds, rolling forward, and I don't know how long it took... There was a sudden noise from the street outside, mixed with the exclamation of pedestrians, trivial discussions, and chaotic footsteps... It seemed that there was someone something happened.
Baihui was about to ask the coachman, but found that the carriage had slowed down, and then the coachman said hesitantly: "Miss Baihui, it seems that something happened ahead."
"What happened?" Baihui lifted the curtains of the car to look out, and saw a group of guards wearing flying fish uniforms rushing into an alley
"This is..." Baihui felt uneasy, because the Anyihou Mansion is in this alley!
The coachman said to himself: "Recently, Jin Yiwei often takes people suddenly in the capital. I don't know whose turn it is this time..."
Baihui let out a soft cry, jumped out of the carriage in a hurry, and squeezed into the alley along the crowd.
I saw the Marquis of An Yi's Mansion, which was several tens of feet away, surrounded by brocade guards inside and out. They all had embroidered spring knives on their waists, and their faces were cold.
The whole street gathered a lot of people with good deeds to stop and watch, all whispering and discussing in one go:
"Isn't this the Marquis of Anyi's mansion ahead? What are these officers and soldiers here for?"
"Why else come here? Seeing how vicious they are, they must be ransacking the house!"
"No way? Didn't Marquis An Yi be rehabilitated?"
"So what? The old emperor's heart is just like that of God, if he says he will turn his back on him, he will turn his back on him!"
"That's right! At the beginning, the officials and generals worked in the court to protect the peace of Dayu's frontier. Didn't they say that they ransacked the house..."
"..."
They said what they said, only dared to whisper, you must know that Jin Yiwei is there, if you are not careful, you will lose your head.
However, Baihui is a martial artist with sharp eyes and ears, and these voices still came to her ears clearly, every sentence made Baihui's heart flutter like numbness, and she was in a state of confusion. How could it be like this! Now there is only one young master left in the official family, and the young master finally cleared up the grievances of the official family. After all the hardships and hardships, what kind of moth is the emperor doing now!
"Da da da… "
At this time, there was a rush of horseshoes coming from the front, and another group of Jin Yiwei arrived in front of An Yihou's mansion.
Zhao Jiaxiang, a member of Jinyi Guard who was guarding the main entrance, hurriedly stepped forward to salute, "I have seen you, my lord."
It was Lu Huaining, the Commander of Jin Yiwei who led the team, and he was seen riding on a tall horse, and asked with a slight nod: "How are the people inside now?"
Zhao Jiaxiang replied respectfully: "My lord, please don't worry, the Hou Mansion has been surrounded by us and the people inside are absolutely hard to fly!"
With no expression on his face, Lu Huaining jumped off the horse neatly, then waved his hand and shouted: "Bump the door!"
Several tall and strong guards in Jinyi immediately stepped forward, "Bang! Bang! Bang!" They slammed into the door several times in a row, and opened the door abruptly. Lu Huaining was the first to enter the mansion, followed by the other guards in swarms. …
Baihui's pupils shrank, her complexion changed drastically, she hurried back to the carriage, lowered the curtain, and told the driver: "Quick, let's go back to the palace first."
Something serious has happened! She has to go back and report to the Crown Princess!
The coachman responded, immediately turned around, and flew towards the Zhennan Palace.
As soon as she returned to the mansion, Baihui hurried to see Nangong Yue. Seeing her anxious look, Nangong Yue hurriedly took her into the small study, and then Baihui told Nangong Yue exactly what she saw.
The news that Baihui brought back made Nangong Yue unable to maintain her composure anymore, her face turned pale, and she ordered, "Baihui, call Zhu Xing to the outer study to see me!"
Baihui responded, and hurriedly went to the front yard to find Zhu Xing.
Nangong Yue hurriedly put on her cloak, and then ordered Huamei to pass a message to Xiao Fei who was at the banquet, saying that she would come back as soon as she went.
When Nangong Yue arrived at the outer study, Zhu Xing was already waiting for her there. The two entered the study room together, and before he could salute, Nangong Yue couldn't wait to ask: "Have you heard about the An Yihou Mansion?"
Zhu Xing bowed his hands solemnly and replied: "My concubine, my subordinates just got the news that when the Third Division was trying the case of Chen Shangshu, they got the emperor's order to search Chen's mansion and found a person in Chen Shangfang's secret cabinet. The letter. The content of the letter is not known yet, only know that when the minister of the Ministry of punishment presented the letter to the emperor, the emperor was furious, and even ordered the commander of the Jinyiwei, Lu Huaining, to lead people to search the mansion of An Yihou. An Yihou was also arrested He is ordered to be taken to the prison of the Ministry of Criminal Justice."
Nangong Yue's face sank like water.
Although I don't know what was written in that letter, since Chen Shangshu was impeached for "colluding with the remnants of the previous dynasty", it is obvious that the content of the letter should be related to the remnants of the previous dynasty.
This is a bureau, a cleverly arranged bureau.
The person who made the arrangement really has a vicious mind, such a vicious scheme!
Back then, the official family was framed for collaborating with the enemy and betraying the country, and all the families were condemned. Even if they were rehabilitated later, the emperor was somewhat jealous of the official language. The person with this layout wants to take advantage of this fear.
It's just that right now, I still don't know what kind of thoughts the emperor has...
Nangong Yue frowned and thought for a moment, then asked: "Zhu Xing, is there a way for you to enter the prison of the Ministry of Criminal Justice to meet Marquis An Yi?"
Zhu Xing naturally knew about the alliance between Guan Yubai and his own son, and to Nangong Yue's question, he respectfully replied: "Concubine Shi, if you say go to the prison of the Ministry of punishment to save people, it may be difficult, but if you just go there to meet people , that would be very easy."
"You find a way to meet Marquis An Yi and ask what we can do in this matter."
As the saying goes, "Eat a pit, gain a wisdom", Nan Gongyue believes that with the wisdom of the official language, the same thing should not happen twice... In any case, you must know his thoughts before you can make a long-term plan...
"Yes, Shizi Concubine." Zhu Xing had just bowed his hands and agreed, when he heard a slight sound coming from outside the window.
Zhu Xing's eyebrows were tightly locked, and he shouted vigilantly, "Who?!" As he spoke, a pair of sharp eyes shot towards the direction of the window like lightning, and Baihui beside Nangong Yue did the same. Step inside quickly.
"It's me!" A familiar and cold male voice sounded. Immediately afterwards, a stern-faced young man in black jumped through the window and entered the room. He cupped his hands at Nangong Yue as a greeting.
With Xiao Si's skill, of course, Zhu Xing would not be so easy to find out, he deliberately made a noise to attract their attention.
Zhu Xing, Baihui and Baihe all heaved a sigh of relief. Normally, Baihe would definitely teach Xiaosi a lesson, but now that something happened to the young master, she didn't have the heart to argue with Xiaosi anymore. She took a look at Xiao Si, then quietly retreated to the outer study.
Nangong Yue worriedly said to Xiao Si: "Xiao Si, why are you here? But your son..."
Xiaosi took out a letter from his bosom, and handed it to Nangong Yue without hesitation, "My lord asked me to send you a letter."