In the study, Lin Yu sipped her tea and was silent for a while.
Just now, Xu Jian told him everything that happened in front of the emperor yesterday.
I don’t know if it counts as one, five, ten, or not, but the general process is there, which is enough for Lin Yu to sort out the ins and outs.
But he felt it was very subtle.
If you just weigh the pros and cons, there's definitely no problem.
First of all, His Royal Highness does need more experience. I don’t say how much I can gain from observing politics in this month at the end of the year, but I will definitely not make no progress.
Furthermore, Xu Jian took the initiative to avoid following the prince. Although it was not a long-term solution, the monarch and his ministers had to find a way to get along with each other eventually. But since this is the situation at hand, avoiding it for a while is still a move.
Just looking at these two points, Lin Yu thought, it is completely feasible and beneficial.
But she couldn't help but feel uneasy. Just like the last time she heard about the little throne, she couldn't find any problems on the surface, but on the inside, Xu Jian might not have any extra plans.
But what Lin Yu wanted to think about was still the "plan".
Taking another sip of tea, Lin Yu asked Xu Jian in a low voice: "Have you ever thought about what might happen to His Highness in the past month..."
Xu Jian lowered his eyes and looked serious.
Lin Yu sighed.
The answer is actually simple.
If something happened again, Xu Jian did not follow the prince. No matter whether he was criticized or blamed by all parties, it would not fall on him and had nothing to do with him.
The only one in trouble is the prince, who has a hard time explaining to the Holy One.
All kinds of latent sounds that have just been suppressed in recent days will surge up again.
Crises may be seen as opportunities by some people, but there are also many people who do not look forward to crises.
Compared with the instability of the crown prince's position and the fluctuation of popular sentiments in the former and harems, which caused troubles for both the government and the public, Lin Yu thought that these people would rather hope that everything goes smoothly and that the country is peaceful and the people are safe.
There is no need to think about taking sides, no need to be afraid of making big mistakes. The hereditary and irreplaceable title is in your hand, and it is passed down from generation to generation. It is a mess, and if you are not careful, you will lose everything.
"It doesn't matter what you or I say about this matter," Lin Yu said very matter-of-factly, "It depends on the prince how it goes."
It is not the same thing if the prince does not behave randomly and everything goes smoothly, but if the prince behaves randomly and the Holy One still favors him from the bottom of his heart, it is not the same thing.
Xu Jian smiled, looking quite helpless towards Li Shao.
"Father-in-law," he said, "if we wish His Highness the best, both inside and outside the court, you and I must be among them.
I saved him on the battlefield, and my mother-in-law also saved him...
As long as His Highness is not a fool, he will inherit the throne in the future. Not only will the Xu and Lin families speak loudly in the hall, but no matter how smooth and stable things are for a while, there is still hope.
What you said to me today is actually because you have noticed some problems. You know that His Highness and I probably have no relationship as monarchs and ministers anymore.
Not only you, the Empress Dowager is also worried. She is afraid that if she takes the first step, the princess will lose her support.
The Holy One may not understand, but he loves the prince too much, and he is particularly nostalgic for old friendships and cherishes talents, which is a bit blind.
If I take a step back and really be idle in exchange for peace in the future, I am actually quite willing to travel with the princess and travel all over the country. It is also a kind of fun to live a life, but taking a step back may not be able to
Put it evenly..."
Lin Yu's expression was much more solemn.
Those subtle feelings were revealed in Xu Jian's words, but what the sun brought him was not warmth, but harshness.
Xu Jian thought very deeply. Judging from his words, it was not just words. He had thought deeply.
But, what on earth did Xu Jian think of and what did he understand that made him so unsure of His Highness the Crown Prince?
Not only did Xu Jian lose the confidence to be a famous official in the court, but he also lost the confidence to retire in exchange for stability.
Moreover, even the Queen Mother is worried...
Lin Yu believed that he was quite perceptive. He joined the officialdom at a young age and could talk eloquently and give advice in front of the late emperor. Although he had been quiet for these years, he did not completely stay away from the court. He did not lack experience and vision for advancement and retreat, but he
He just couldn't figure out for a moment what he had missed, so that he could not come to such a judgment as Xu Jian's.
"So?" Lin Yu quickly sorted out his thoughts and pointed to the center, "You think the relationship with the prince cannot be settled properly, then which way do you want to go?
Which path can bring peace to the Xu and Lin families?
That's the prince. You agree with what I just said. The more the Holy One misses the late empress, the more stable the prince's position will be.
you……"
Lin Yu raised his hand and pressed his eyebrows.
Putting aside the idea of "Xu and Lin's family", before the two families got married, Lin Yu believed that his family did not need to worry about this matter. If they got married, it would create variables.
Lin Yu didn't blame Xu Jian. To be fair, it really wasn't Xu Jian's problem.
Besides, we are already married, so it would be ridiculous to differentiate between you and me.
But he had to think about the future, and everyone in the Lin family had to take care of it.
Xu Jian understood what Lin Yu meant.
In fact, as he told the little princess before, if the two did not get married, the Chengyi Mansion would be able to escape the end of being confiscated, and he was willing to let it go.
He actually tried it.
Unfortunately, it turned out that he personally brought people to search the house.
It's just that I can't speak directly to Master Taishan about this matter. Moreover, Master Taishan has a forward-looking temper. Rather than analyzing the good and bad of not getting married, he wants to hear what to do next.
"You are right, the crown prince's position has always been very stable," Xu Jian said, "The Holy One is too devoted to him. If His Highness causes trouble, the Holy One will protect him as long as it is not earth-shaking.
Moreover, such a simple thing can make the prince fall, and then the court will be even more chaotic, which will not do any good to the other highnesses..."
Lin Yu frowned and raised his hand to wave to Xu Jian.
After hearing this, what else could he not understand?
Whether it's the little throne, or whether it's watching the government a year ago, it's all the same way. To put it bluntly, it's all about "praising and killing", just to make the prince turn upside down and hurt his bones.
This chapter is not finished yet. Please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! Lin Yu stood up and once again confirmed that the front and rear windows were closed tightly before sitting down and asking Xu Jian: "Do you want to change people? Do you think we can't do it after the prince takes power?"
If it's too ordinary, then just start replacing it. You are really..."
"Not only for himself, but also for the world," Xu Jian said, "The prince can't even tolerate the Xu Lin family. Can he be a wise king to the people of the world?"
Lin Yu sighed and said, "If you continue to deal with this matter, you will be following the same path as the Zhu family."
In the entire Zhu family, only Zhu Xiang survived in the end.
"It's different. There is no Holy Emperor in the eyes of the Zhu family, and the person he is loyal to is probably not Li Mi. There are probably others," Xu Jian said, "I am loyal to the Holy Emperor, and the Crown Prince is still just the Crown Prince."
Lin Yu pursed her lips.
The truth is actually this.
The Zhu family's walk was a little crooked, and Xu Jian thought it was still within the scope of "standing in line."
But speaking more broadly, those who are loyal are still members of the "Li family".
"You might as well tell me in detail," Lin Yu's voice couldn't help but become lower, "If you think about this, what else have you done before..."
Xu Jian glanced at Lin Yu.
Since we are talking about this, we must be frank.
In the court, if we talk about advancing and retreating together without any fuss, and if we can really find someone we can rest assured of, the only thing we can do is be sincere.
The little princess always said she was a grasshopper on a rope, and this description is still accurate.
Of course, things related to those experiences remain unspeakable.
It's not a matter of whether the uncle believes it or not, but even if one day he wants to tell those past stories, it should be the young princess who opens the door to the uncle.
This is what father and daughter have to face together. Xu Jian is a son-in-law and a husband, but he cannot overstep his authority.
Xu Jian briefly talked about it.
The little princess rescued Jin Shu from the prince's bodyguards. During the thank-you banquet, the prince exchanged tribute wine. He sat back and watched Chen Mi and his colleague Chen Mi. He proposed to the emperor to put gold bricks in the house, and he secretly stole the gold note.
Moving hands...
Lin Yu did not interrupt and listened to Xu Jian's words almost expressionlessly.
Then, there was silence in the study again, and it was far longer than the silence just now.
Lin Yu leaned on the back of his chair and looked at Xu Jian.
After Xu Jian finished speaking, he picked up the bunch of uneaten candied haws and took bites one by one.
Now that it's been in the house, the sugar shell has melted a little, it's not as crispy as before, and it's still a little sticky, but the taste is still the same.
Seeing his calm look, Lin Yu smiled after a while.
"Both you and Yun Yan are a little beyond my expectations," Lin Yu sighed. "If I think about it again, I may not be clear about many things."
To be honest, it is not traceable.
Let’s just talk about the two boxes of gold bricks in Lao Shi Alley. Did we get some inside information? The location of the gold bricks that we found out, let’s not talk about it for the moment. After that, we kept it secret, so that Shuntian Mansion didn’t even get a clue, which shows how capable we are at doing things.
Yun Yan was undoubtedly complicit, but Xu Jian had to do a lot to make things happen.
Thinking back to how Yun Yan skillfully opened a lock with a hairpin that day...
No one in her family taught her this!
Not to mention, Uncle Niu dared to chase the car for her and rescue Jin Shu.
What Xu Jian said was simple, but there was no news outside after the incident, and we still don’t know where the missing guard went. Xu Jian dealt with the aftermath beautifully, and Yun Yan was not so delicate as to be able to make prompt decisions.
For a moment, Lin Yu was actually a little lucky.
No one knows what the future holds. Maybe the Lin and Xu families will be in trouble, so instead of being a coquettish girl, Yun Yan might as well have more skills at her side and have more opportunities when encountering difficulties.
Furthermore, although he "sit back and watch" and "let it go" in what Xu Jian said, to put it bluntly, it was His Highness the Crown Prince who acted inappropriately.
Lin Yu had met the late emperor, had dealt with the Holy Sage for so many years, and had read so many history books. He knew that every king had his own temperament, and that emperors throughout the ages were not the same, but they all had certain manifestations.
He didn't expect Li Shao to be a wise king who would be remembered for generations in the future, but he had to stick to the rules, stick to the rules and not mess around. Unfortunately, this was a bit difficult for the Crown Prince.
It was so difficult that Xu Jian chose to set up a trap to replace someone.
This courage, this idea of breaking the situation, I have to say, is quite ferocious.
After all, he is a disciple of the general, ambushing one place after another, and even hiding it from the Holy Emperor. This is the most difficult thing. The layout is laid out, people enter the game, and they are consumed bit by bit. In the end, they are all killing moves.
"Now that things have come to this, let me ask you," Lin Yue said thoughtfully, "How old are your highnesses? Are you sure that if you really change, the Lin and Xu family will be able to sit back and relax in the future?"
"I'm not sure," Xu Jian said matter-of-factly, "The only thing I can be sure of is that one day the prince comes to power, it will be the end of us."
Lin Yu poured tea.
The tea was completely cold and tasted astringent in the mouth.
To be honest, Lin Yu was also somewhat dissatisfied with Li Shao.
It's not because of his wife's death. As human ministers and saviors, they are the saviors of heaven and earth. These are all engraved in their minds.
Lin Yuan's dissatisfaction came from Li Shao's behavior, especially as he grew up and walked in the court, he would cause outrageous things from time to time.
But as a minister, Lin Yu actually wanted to persuade, assist, and rectify those things. Today, after a conversation with Xu Jian, everything was messed up.
It has nothing to do with whether it's right or not, it's just that it was too sudden and caught Lin Yuan off guard.
Logically, he should persuade Xu Jian now to stop digging holes for the prince before those little tricks are exposed. As a minister, you have the responsibility of a minister, but Lin Yu really understands Xu Jian's worries.
Lin Yue himself saw the "fate between monarch and subject". He pressured Xu Jian to twist the impossible-sweet melon, which was completely asking for trouble.
Not to mention what will happen in the court in the future, Weng's son-in-law has different political opinions, and it is his daughter who bears the brunt of the injury.
"I have to think about it again," Lin Yue took a deep breath and slowly exhaled it, "Your Highness went to observe the government, and I happened to take a closer look to see what will happen to him."
Xu Jian responded.
My uncle's reaction was reasonable.
"One more thing," Xu Jian said, "The Holy One never believed that the flood in Dingguo Temple was an accident. He had captured Wang six years ago and confirmed that King Ding died of poisoning, which also gave the Holy One an additional layer of confidence that he could be found.
Faith in the truth.
Father-in-law, you thought it was an accident before, but now? Are you still so insistent?"
Lin Yu's breathing stagnated.
"If there is no evidence, we couldn't find it back then. If there is even the slightest clue, the Holy One will dig deep. He hasn't dug it out for so many years." Lin Yu paused and then said, "I'm not stubborn, I also have to look at the evidence.
However, we all can see that if there is an inside story in Dingguo Temple, it will undoubtedly be a big accident.
The Holy One already loves the prince so much. Once it is confirmed that there is another conspiracy behind the death of the late empress, the Holy One will become more emotional and may favor the prince even more.
And you just have the idea of substituting someone else. No one can tell whether it will be a blessing or a curse at the moment."
Xu Jian nodded.
The uncle will not be sure of good fortune or misfortune, but Xu Jian thinks that the chance is not small.
During the reign of the late emperor, the fight between the princes surfaced, and what really became "lively" was the night when Dingguo Temple was flooded. There was actually no conclusion on the real culprit of the "mountain bandits" attack on the town.
How could the people behind the scenes who are causing trouble today miss the changes that night?
Old things are so old that it is difficult to find traces of Xu Jian, a young man, but Cheng Yibo is different. Even though he was not at Dingguo Temple that night, he experienced a complete incident in Beijing. If he can look for it from the past, he might be able to find it.
