When Jiang Shanshan came to the inkstone washing pool, it was getting late. Jiang Mingxuan was still talking to the old master, so she didn't bother him. She just wandered around in the study and picked out a few books to read.
The shopkeeper was still napping, and not many people came all day long.
While Jiang Shanshan was looking at the "Exotic Chronicles" in his hand, the shopkeeper knocked on the counter and then pointed behind the curtain.
She didn't think much, folded the pages and left.
Inside, Jiang Mingxuan knelt down under the old master. She bowed and knelt down beside him.
"Master, did you call me?"
The old master nodded, not knowing what was hidden in his weathered eyes, he just said: "I heard that you and the King of Qi are close, is this possible?"
She glanced at her brother and knew that the news came from him without having to guess.
"Yes, Prince Qi... has some similar interests as me, so I have met him a few times."
The old master didn't mind her reserved words. He was silent for a while and sighed.
"Did you know that King Qi's father was the former quasi-prince, but he later died of poisoning by the enemy, and it was the current prince's turn to become the prince."
Jiang Shanshan was not much surprised. After all, she knew something about this matter, otherwise she would not have left those words before.
Jiang Mingxuan was quite surprised and immediately thought a lot.
It’s no exaggeration to think of anything fishy as a conspiracy theory.
"Master, do you think that the current King Qi's generous appearance is his protective color?"
"I can't be certain about this, but if you siblings get too close to him, you will definitely come into sight."
He sighed, "Be extremely careful when you are still young!"
Jiang Mingxuan's eyelashes fluttered, and he bowed and said, "Students, remember the teachings!"
The old master nodded and looked at Jiang Mingxuan. After two days of taking the exam, he should start making arrangements.
In fact, if he had not been able to show up, it would be best to take the two siblings out of the Jiang family now.
However, it is really difficult to deal with the Shangjiang family.
After coming out of the study, Jiang Shanshan was still thinking about King Qi. She knew from her dream that this carefree King Qi seemed to have not appeared much in the later period.
The last time was probably when he was consumed by alcohol and sex and died of illness without leaving any heirs.
Because his style was detrimental to the majesty of the royal family, he was dismissed in a low-key manner.
Thinking of this, she chuckled.
King Qi's father was once the man who almost became the crown prince, and he is also his biological brother today.
Tsk, it looks like another bad debt!
"Sister, are you thinking about King Qi?" Jiang Mingxuan looked sideways at his sister.
Jiang Shanshan did not deny it.
"Associating with him is indeed dangerous, but it can also be a great help, especially when we are facing off against the Jiang family."
Although the emperor may only favor King Qi on the surface, his identity is here, at least he will not slap himself in the face and follow the truth.
Otherwise, I wouldn’t have been pretending for so many years.
Jiang Mingxuan understood what she meant. In his opinion, it was still too dangerous. He also understood why his sister planned such a plan, but it was because he was still too weak.
In this world, weakness is the original sin.
After seeing the wider sky outside, he could no longer live peacefully in that small courtyard.
And his heart must be in the world!
It is rainy in the spring night, but slightly cold in late spring.
It was extremely quiet in Prince Qi's Mansion at night, with only a few coughs occasionally coming out, which seemed not so clear on a rainy night.
The candlelight illuminated the two figures in the room dimly, and among the whispers, the fragrance of tea overflowed.
Even though the earth dragon was burning in the room, Xiao Xuanyi was still wearing a big cloak, but compared to his usual pale complexion, he now looked a little more cheerful in the candlelight.
Sitting opposite him was Gu Yuan. After lowering his eyes and looking at the things in his hands, he put them into the brazier beside him.
Seeing this, Xiao Xuanyi chuckled, and his indifferent eyebrows became a little brighter.
"How about it? Is it worth it to put in so much effort for your little lover?"
"I am innocent with her."
I don’t know how many times I have said this, but no one listens.
Gu Yuan was helpless.
"Heh~"
Although Xiao Xuanyi only laughed, it was clearly written on his face: Who do you think you believe?
Gu Yuan didn't bother to explain anymore.
"Since the Holy One has sent people to secretly investigate Liu Yang, we cannot let them get nothing."
"Tsk, then how did Liu Yang provoke your little lover and make you spend so much time planning?"
Speaking of this, Xiao Xuanyi was really curious.
My cousin has become famous at a young age, and in the past two years he has achieved military exploits that few others can match. When it comes to vision, he is definitely the one with the best.
After all, whether it is the daughter of a noble family, a relative of the emperor, or a famous courtesan.
He never liked anything.
It's not that they care about status. Although the Duke of Jingguo has a rule that men under forty and childless cannot have concubines, it does not require that they be of the same family.
For example, the current Crown Prince's wife is the queen of the general family who was born in a small family.
As for Gu Yuan, who was not his eldest son, his requirements were even lower.
As long as you are not a messy person, it doesn't matter if you have a poor family background.
As for Jiang Shanshan, his family background is indeed not very good, so let’s not mention it, but he is a human being!
Her looks are not bad, and she would indeed be pretty if she had grown a few years longer.
So, how did you win the favor of such a picky person?
Xiao Xuanyi was curious, but he wouldn't go out of his way to inquire. Naturally, he didn't know about the encounter at Jiang's house.
Just mentioning this, Gu Yuan averted his eyes unnaturally.
"Your Highness, are you free? If so, please take a closer look at the movements of the Sixth Prince. Many people are staring at the position of the concubine."
"I see what he is doing, is it possible for me to marry him too?" He shook his head, with a smile on his handsome face, "Who dares to marry a prince who may die of illness at any time."
Gu Yuan raised his eyes and replied seriously: "If you are willing, there are still many idiots."
Xiao Xuanyi: "..."
He doesn't even look down on those idiots, does he think he does?
Why does this person never do any good things?
"Okay, he is in the spotlight now. Anyone who dares to openly touch his bad luck will have to avoid the spotlight for the time being."
And because he had no threat, he gained some power in the court, but it was still not enough.
"Besides, as long as Lao Liu doesn't make mistakes, others won't be able to seize the opportunity to take action and can only let him grow stronger."
Something happened to the Jiang family this time, but with the emperor and the noble concubine here, he was not involved at all.
There is no doubt that even if the illegal sale of salt is revealed, I am afraid that the emperor will not pay much attention to it. At most, he will abandon some people to save his good son.
"We have to take it step by step. No matter how much he likes the Sixth Prince, if he makes too many mistakes, it will only consume his favor, not to mention that the court is not the palace of the emperor." Gu Yuan consoled him.
"Although he is not a man of his word, there is nothing the officials can do against him, and Lao Liu is indeed outstanding than the others."
This is also the reason why they can tolerate the concubine's pretentiousness and the Jiang family's arrogance.
Just because the Sixth Prince Xiao Xuanzhen is really talented and can bear the heavy burden.
Especially in today's melancholy, Xiao Xuanzhen is their hope.
But even so, he still had to fight it.
Thinking of this, Xiao Xuanyi's eyes darkened.
He can't retreat!
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