Cen Lixuan was sitting in the main hall of the Subjugation Platform, reading a book, when Eunuch Mu led Jiang also in: "The people have been brought, the servants will retire first."
"There is Eunuch Mu." Cen Lixuan put away the book and nodded to Eunuch Mu.
Then only he and Jiang Ye were left. Cen Lizhen said he was the prince, but there were only a handful of servants in the palace, and they looked really shabby. Jiang also looked at him, but he hadn't seen him for a few days. Cen Lixuan's complexion improved, and it was estimated that he had recovered from the fatigue of the boat and car.
"Uh..." Jiang also wanted to say something, but he didn't know what to say, so he opened his mouth and only made this sound.
Cen Lixuan unabashedly looked at Jiang Ye from top to bottom, and couldn't help laughing: "Brother Jiang is quite suitable in this dress."
Jiang also smiled bitterly: "The ninth prince is mocking me."
"No." Cen Lixuan said, and Chong Jiang also beckoned, signaling Jiang to come and sit as well.
If it is changed to someone else's palace, the balance between master and servant must be careful and clear. But it can be changed to Cen Lixuan's place. Right now, there are only the two of them left in the main hall, not even a palace maid, and I don't know who to tell them if they want to teach the rules. Jiang Ye followed his words, walked over, and sat down at the table with his legs crossed.
"I sent someone to inquire, and Big Brother Wei is in Xiangcheng." Cen Lixuan said.
"Ok, I know."
"Have you seen it before?"
When Cen Lixuan said this, what came out of Jiang Ye's heart turned out to be: I haven't seen it before, I've done everything. But naturally it was impossible to tell Cen Lixuan what he said, so he could only nod his head and say, "I have seen it."
"That's good." After Cen Lixuan said this, he began to talk about other things, "Tomorrow, General Xue will go to the palace to meet you."
"Oh?" Jiang didn't quite understand what this had to do with him, so he snorted.
Cen Lixuan seemed to remember something, and said absentmindedly: "The Xue family will definitely give an account of the murder of the first emperor's brother. The father and emperor were very sad about the emperor's brother, and fell ill. It's better today, so Xue Changfeng will be announced tomorrow. See you."
Although Cen Lixuan didn't say anything further, Jiang also looked at his expression, as if he understood something.
Even if the emperor falls ill due to excessive sadness, such an important matter cannot be left alone. Whether the prince was killed or the murderer might be a powerful minister, it was enough for the emperor to bite the bullet and resolve the matter.
From this perspective, the emperor must have fallen ill and lost his mind, and he couldn't even get out of bed.
Jiang could only think that someone did it deliberately, maybe it was poisoning.
In this case, it is unclear who the beneficiaries are. The emperor's favorite eldest prince has died, and now the throne is pending, but the emperor is still too ill to deal with the affairs of the state. If this continues, the court will naturally start to quarrel over whether to establish a virtuous person or a long-term leader, especially the difference between the two. Too big.
According to what Wei Lin said before, the second prince is now a leader, but the third prince is a virtuous person, and both sides have the same chance.
Jiang also really couldn't understand the stakes, the royal battle was really too complicated. Only now did he realize that although he always called Wei Lin stupid, Wei Lin saw these things much better than him.
Cen Lixuan came back to his senses and saw that Jiang didn't say anything. Instead, he pretended to be relaxed and said, "Anyway, you will be in charge of my food and daily life from tomorrow and take care of me." What's wrong with saying that.
Jiang was also a little surprised: "That's it?"
"That's it."
"The general sent me here... Didn't he ask me to spy on you, or someone was going to assassinate you, and he already got the news in advance?" He couldn't help but express the doubts in his heart.
If it is really to take care of Cen Lixuan's diet and daily life, then who can't, prefer him to Jiang Ye
"No, just take care of me."
Jiang Ye's bowels turned green with regret. He never imagined that he would actually enter the palace to disguise himself as a eunuch, just to be a mother to Cen Lixuan, and suddenly said without thinking: "Then why don't you find Min Qiu?"
"Why are you looking for Min Qiu?" Cen Lixuan asked rhetorically.
"… "
Jiang also felt that he had been deceived.
After the two were silent for a while, Cen Lixuan said again: "Don't worry, the palace won't be calm for long, and there will be storms soon."
"Okay." Jiang also thought about it for a long time, and finally convinced himself that if he came, he would be at ease. Since it was a task arranged by Xue Ziqin, it would definitely not be as simple as a job for others.
Until now, Xue Ziqin's status in Jiang Ye's heart has not diminished in the slightest. Even if he thinks Xue Ziqin is a little ruthless, he agrees with what Wei Lin said, that everyone has their own helplessness.
That day, I overheard the conversation between Xue Ziqin and Cen Lixuan outside the tent. In fact, the meaning of it was very clear. Cen Lixuan wanted to join the war for the throne, but the premise was that he had to wait for a suitable opportunity.
Before the opportunity came, Jiang Ye was the only person around him who could use it.
Jiang also glanced at Cen Lixuan, there was no thought on that handsome little face, instead he ignored Jiang Ye's existence, lowered his head and read the book again.
Jiang also pondered again. Originally, he felt that Cen Lixuan was pitiful, but now it seems that he is not so pitiful. It's just that Ruo Cen Lizhen really wants to fight for the throne, and it's too difficult. There are the second prince, the third prince, and the seventh prince on top. If the throne is all dead, it is possible that the throne will fall on such a powerless and unloved prince.
"Okay, you go to rest." Cen Lixuan said.
"?" Jiang was also at a loss, "Where should I go to rest?"
"Here!" Cen Lixuan didn't answer him, but instead shouted aloud, and a little eunuch came in immediately from outside: "What is the order of the ninth prince?"
"Take this Eunuch Jiang to rest. Eunuch Jiang is entering the palace for the first time. If you have any doubts, please explain to Eunuch Jiang." Cen Lixuan said without any emotion, and he waved his hand after saying this, "I'm tired. , go down."
Jiang Ye then got up, stood with the little eunuch, and saluted like the little eunuch said:
"The slave retire."
"… retire."
Jiang is also the son of a big family. The word "slave" means life and death.
He couldn't say anything, he could only speak vaguely, and hurriedly followed the little eunuch out of the main hall.
Jiang Ye secretly praised Cen Liguo for being thoughtful, but at the same time he felt that this little eunuch might be useful in the future, so it seems inappropriate to keep silent now. He thought for a while, then said, "You... what's your name?"
"Reporting to Eunuch Jiang, the servant Xiao Liuzi." The little eunuch originally walked in front of him to lead the way. Hearing Jiang Ye's question, he turned around and replied obediently.
"Little Sixth Prince, have you been following the Ninth Prince?"
"Eunuch Jiang, the slaves have been working at the Jiang Zhentai all the time, and the ninth prince moved to the Jiangzhentai only a few years ago."
"Oh..." Jiang also thought about it and asked again, "Then what do I need to do every day?"
"Eunuch Jiang, the slaves don't know."
The little eunuch spit out Eunuch Jiang one at a time, and shouting made Jiang feel uncomfortable, and said, "You don't need to say 'Eunuch Jiang'."
"Eunuch Jiang..." "Forget it, it's up to you."
After saying this, Xiao Liuzi smiled a little embarrassedly, and he had already led Jiang Ye to the palace man's residence. Cen Lixuan was considerate, giving him a separate room, and he didn't have to live with other eunuchs, so he seemed to have some status.
"If Eunuch Jiang has no other orders, the servant will retire first." As soon as Jiang Ye sat down in the room, Xiao Liuzi bowed slightly and said so.
Jiang also thought about it. This person was sent to him anyway to familiarize himself with the situation. Although he does not like to communicate too much with strangers, it is obvious that now he should quickly figure out how to live in the palace, so as not to provoke anything Put yourself in it.
"You come in."
Xiao Liuzi came in as he said.
"Close the door."
"Father-in-law, is this...?" Little Sixth asked with obvious doubts while closing the door.
Jiang also continued: "You sit down."
"Minions don't dare." Xiao Liuzi said timidly.
"I'll let you sit and you can sit." Jiang also disliked such a mother-in-law thing the most, so he simply got up and grabbed Xiao Liuzi's shoulder and pressed him directly on the seat.
As soon as Xiao Liuzi's butt touched the seat, he panicked. It could be seen that as long as Jiang Ye let go of his hand, he would definitely bounce off the stool. Jiang Ye pressed him and asked, "I'm higher than you, right?"
"It's natural..."
"Then I'll let you sit, you sit, if you don't sit, then..."
"The slave understands." Xiao Liuzi's expression changed from fear to a wry smile.
Only then did Jiang Ye let go of his hand in satisfaction, and sat back on the stool, just like in the military camp, poured a cup of tea for himself, and another cup for Xiao Liuzi, and asked while drinking tea, "I am with you. You ask something."
"Eunuch Jiang, please speak."
Xiao Liuzi didn't drink tea, just looked at Jiang Ye and waited for the next paragraph.
Jiang also didn't want to marry him to drink tea or not, especially since it could be seen that this man had been in the palace for many years, and his servility was deeply ingrained. Now he just wants to know one thing: "Who is your master?"
"Ninth Prince, of course." Xiao Liuzi said without hesitation.
"What about before the Ninth Prince moved to the Subjugation Platform?"
"There is no master at the Consecration Platform, the little six just obey the arrangement above and is responsible for cleaning the Consecration Platform."
"Okay, then I'll ask you again." Jiang also said, took out a dagger from his jacket and slapped it on the table.
This dagger was given to him by Wei Lin, and it was used for self-defense. It is definitely not possible to enter the palace with a long knife, but it is still very easy to hide this kind of small dagger on the body.
As soon as Xiao Liuzi saw the dagger, the whole person began to tremble.
It is normal for the people at the top of the palace to kill the people below. But this Eunuch Jiang started killing as soon as he came, which was too brutal.
"Minions, slaves must know everything and say everything!" Xiao Liuzi cried a little because he was afraid of his voice, and looked pitiful.
"Do you know that I'm not a eunuch?" Jiang also asked.
"What?" Xiao Liuzi was stunned by his question.
Jiang also thought about it: "Do you know that I'm a normal man? I haven't been castrated."
"No, I don't know! The slaves will be kept secret by Eunuch Jiang!" Xiao Liuzi quickly expressed his loyalty.
Jiang also didn't think it was enough, so he grabbed the dagger on the table and stabbed Xiao Liuzi's neck.
Seeing that Jiang also wanted to kill him suddenly, Xiao Liuzi subconsciously raised his hands to block in front of him, and he couldn't help crying out of fear: "Ah—"
The dagger stopped two inches from his hand.
Jiang Ye took his hand back, and then slapped the dagger on the table.
Xiao Liuzi was still shouting, "Don't kill me, don't kill me!"
"Okay, okay, I didn't kill you." Jiang said impatiently.
Xiao Liuzi put down his hand, saw the dagger on the table again, put down his hanging heart for a moment, and raised his head again. The person in front of him looked really hard to provoke. He quickly got up from the stool, knelt on the ground and kowtowed to Jiang: "Liu Liuzi offends Eunuch Jiang somewhere, please forgive Eunuch Jiang!"
"Okay, get up." Jiang also stretched out his hand to help him up.
It seems that this person is really not Cen Lixuan's confidant, nor is it sent by any force to monitor Cen Lixuan, because he doesn't know any self-defense techniques at all, so using it to monitor Cen Lixuan would be too light on the enemy.
"Don't be afraid, I will not kill innocent people indiscriminately." Jiang Ye took him back to the stool and said softly, "However, if you lie to me, I will kill you." Jiang also finished speaking, picked up the dagger and threw it towards the door frame.
The dagger was firmly inserted into the door, and at a glance, it was obvious that it was an expert, and the tip of the knife went in more than an inch.
Xiao Liuzi was so frightened that he kept shivering: "Jiang, Eunuch Jiang, don't worry..."