Xu Jian was still sitting on the couch, holding a tea cup and drinking slowly.
Seeing Lin Yunyan come back, Xu Jian turned sideways and took the one she used originally, poured the cold tea in it, and added hot tea.
"Today's jujube paste cake is good," Xu Jian pushed the tea cup over, "it goes well with tea."
Lin Yunyan smiled with her eyes bent.
Now that Li Shao is gone, the two of them don't need to pretend to be serious at home. On the contrary, they are relaxed a lot because the progress is going smoothly.
"Master Gu is really a good clock," Lin Yunyan commented while biting into the jujube cake. After thinking about it, she added, "You said earlier that You Yushi has a personal relationship with Master Gu, so he should be the vanguard of the attack. Then Yushi Zhen
Where did it come from again?"
Xu Jian sipped her tea and relaxed her brows: "If I'm not wrong, it might be Grand Master Fei."
Lin Yunyan raised her eyebrows.
She is definitely not as clear as Xu Jian about the personnel affairs in the court.
"Yushi Zhen was on the 23rd list of Taixing. The examiner that year was Master Fei, who was the Minister of Rites at that time, who is now Taishi Fei," Xu Jian said, "Master Zhen is considered to be Taishi Fei's disciple, but in
Among all the disciples, it seems that we are not close enough."
Those who can sit on the throne of the Three Dukes have naturally worked hard in the court for many years. It is not an exaggeration to say that "the sky is full of peaches and plums".
As for the relationship between candidates and the examiner, it is not an exaggeration to call them "teacher" respectfully. However, there are few teachers and too many students. Only a very small number of students either fall into the teacher's temper, or fall in love with the teacher, or can
After some family ties, we ended up having close contacts and harmonious relationships. Most of them were just for face, and some even had political disagreements, different camps, and even enemies.
Among the many students of Taishi Fei, Yushi Zhen was not really a "fellow traveler" on the surface.
I met Gong Jin in Qianbu Corridor and just bowed. During the holidays, I couldn't even go to the Grand Master's Mansion to send some New Year's gifts. If I wasn't close enough, I would be suspected of clinging to him.
"I also discovered once that Yushi Zhen has been cooperating with Grand Master Fei's ideas." Xu Jian said.
Lin Yunyan nodded slightly and did not ask "once" in detail.
It must be one of those moments of chaos.
Just as Xu Jian said, it is precisely because he has gone through so many years repeatedly that he can discover the details that others cannot see from those years. It is those tiny corners and corners that make up for them bit by bit.
Now.
"The Holy Master had previously discussed with Sangong about deposing the crown prince," Xu Jian continued, "Master Fei understood the Holy Master's thoughts and saw Qianbulang talking about Li Shao's old affairs, so he simply took this opportunity.
It's just that he and Mr. Zhen don't seem to have any contact on the surface, so others will not think of him.
I guess, maybe even the Holy One doesn’t know.”
Lin Yunyan smiled: "It's better if you don't even know."
Gu Heng had a history of attacking the prince, and since the interests were related, no one would think twice about it.
And if other people think of Lord Zhen's rebuke, think of Master Fei's opinion, and then think of the subtle expressions on the three men's faces when they came out of the royal study together not long ago, they might have some idea.
It is precisely for this reason that Master Fei asked Master Zhen to come forward without anyone noticing.
Lin Yunyan used another jujube cake and said, "I almost laughed just now."
Xu Jian raised his eyes to look at her.
Although the little princess didn't say it clearly, he could understand the meaning of her words.
Thinking of the scene just now, Xu Jian raised the corners of her lips slightly and echoed: "Indeed."
When their eyes met, Lin Yunyan's eyes curved, and her smile became a little brighter: "The dog was so anxious that he almost barked at Li Shao."
Otherwise, how can we say "this moment and that moment"?
When Feng's wife followed Li Shao, in addition to keeping Li Shao from making big mistakes so that the emperor could get along with him through the father-son friendship, the other thing was to let Li Shao pick something for Xu Jian. It would be best if he found something, otherwise he would alienate him if he couldn't find it.
Now, it would be best if Xu Jian could get into trouble.
When Feng's servant falls into the hands of Eunuch Cao, will the man behind the scenes stop extending his hand to the East Palace?
The one who was inserted in was Wang Gouzi.
On the surface, it belongs to Yongji Palace, and it is also Yongji Palace that will be ordered by the Holy Spirit.
However, the Holy One moved the deposed prince to warn Li Shao.
As soon as the servant Feng appeared with ulterior motives, the Holy Sage allowed Li Shao to easily transfer the servant of Yongji Palace to the East Palace. With the acumen of the people behind the scenes, how could he not be aware of the Holy Sage's thoughts?
Therefore, the situation now is completely reversed.
Xu Jian and Lin Yunyan followed the holy will to cause trouble for Li Shao. Wang Gouzi had to find ways to stabilize Li Shao and prevent him from causing trouble.
If the two armies were really facing each other, and they lined up in formation, they should be evenly matched, but Li Shao had too many things to grab onto. If the people behind the scenes didn't come forward in person, how could they just rely on Wang Gouzi to patch things up?
This caused Li Shao's winter clothes to leak, and there was no warm spot anywhere on his body.
"Had he known this," Xu Jian commented, "he would definitely not have allowed Feng Nei to do anything to provoke him."
If the princess came to ask for tiger bones, she would immediately search the warehouse; if Xu Jian had real injuries or fake injuries, let alone jogging a few steps on the rockery in Zhangping Garden, even jumping into the pool and swimming back and forth, she would have to tell the prince, "
The Duke's leg is badly injured."
Of course, going one step further, Liu Xun should not have been tricked into luring the prince to Chenmi Hutong.
The idea there is simple.
Wine is a poison that penetrates the intestines, and sex is a steel knife that scrapes bones.
At Li Shao's age, it is easy to be seduced. Once he gets used to the distinctive smoky atmosphere, his mind and spirit will naturally be affected. Over time, no matter how well he hides it on the surface, it will become empty on the inside.
He is still the crown prince, but he is also a crown prince who can be easily manipulated.
Just like before, Li Shao was the sharp blade that cut off An Yibo and other wise and distinguished nobles. But when they were no longer able to protect the order of the court, relying on the weaknesses in their hands, the man behind the scenes could easily kill them again.
Drag down Li Shao who has no other use.
However, he didn't expect that Xu Jian noticed Chen Mi Hutong.
Things went awry, and the house had to be thrown out, so Dao Heng was used as bait and Li Shao was asked to avoid it.
Xu Jian followed his plan and made Li Shao so angry that he appeared in the house again, which led to the subsequent series of tail-cutting actions.
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The layout of "Hao Hao" was used backhand by Xu Jian and her. Lin Yunyan would know how the person behind the scenes felt after thinking about it.
To say it has mixed flavors is an understatement.
This is why she felt so refreshed after slamming the door shut.
She had to go to the palace later, so Lin Yunyan did not delay. She looked at Xu Jian's face carefully, then turned to Xu Bai to get a basin of hot water.
"Wash the powder off your face first, you won't like it," she said.
Xu Jian was helpless.
Don’t you like it? It’s clear that each stroke was painted by the little princess herself, just to present a “white with gray” and extremely unhealthy state of mind.
All the time she spent waiting for Li Shao was used up by her.
If it hadn't been longer it wouldn't have been suitable, and the little princess would have had to work on it more carefully.
Xu Bai came with a basin and placed it on the table.
Xu Jian stood up and was about to wipe her face with a handkerchief when she saw Wan Yue open her purse and take out a small silver box. It contained the fragrant beads Lin Yunyan used to cleanse her face every day.
Putting the box down, Wan Yue said, "You have to use this. The powders and pastes used by the princess are the best. They won't show makeup on your face, and they won't be sticky even if you sweat. It's not easy to wash with water."
Xu Jian:......
Picking up the fragrant beads, he couldn't help but glance at Lin Yunyan.
It's not that he can't accept the things used by these women. They are all used to clean people up and look decent. There is nothing she can use that he can't use.
My grandfather once said when he was still alive that when he went to the battlefield, his face was stained with blood and his body was covered by the wind and sand, but when he retired from the war, he looked like a human being and was clean. Especially when he returned to the capital, they were military generals and nobles. Not to mention the beautiful scenery, but it can't be slovenly or sloppy, which makes you feel bad just looking at it.
Xu Jian was just thinking that the little princess was already fair-skinned and had a good complexion. It didn't look much different whether she applied powder or not, but she just loved applying makeup and never tired of applying makeup every day.
Even when I was describing it to him today, I was very excited.
I don’t even know what she was thinking. Everyone else painted in pink and white, but the little princess even prepared some dusty powder that she didn’t need on a daily basis.
I said I was prepared for emergencies, but I actually put them to use.
Xu Jian rubbed the perfume beads and scrubbed them carefully. When she raised her head again, her complexion was already healthy, with only some traces left on her temples and chin.
Thinking that she couldn't distinguish the details when she wiped the water with her eyes closed, Lin Yunyan motioned Xu Jian to sit down, took the handkerchief, bent down and wiped it with him.
My breath was filled with the smell of fragrant beads, and I couldn't tell who was wearing it.
Xu Jian looked at the person close at hand, her long eyelashes fluttering slightly, making her eyes more and more pulsating.
His Adam's apple rolled down and he asked, "Have you wiped it clean?"
"One more thing." Lin Yunyan replied. After making sure that there were no omissions, she straightened up.
Um.
It's pleasing to the eye.
This kind of complexion suits Xu Jian.
That gray, sickly look was how she described it, but she really didn't like it at all.
"With my little skills, I can only fool the prince." Lin Yunyan threw the handkerchief back into the basin, holding Xu Jian's face and looking around, "If you change it to someone more powerful, you might be able to see through it."
The prerequisites for being able to see through are, firstly, to be proficient in this art, and secondly, to be close enough, both of which Li Shao was unable to do.
He doesn't understand this. How can he tell the difference even though he's just a few punches away?
Xu Jian put Lin Yunyan's finger on her cheek and asked, "Who is more powerful?"
"Mother Wang," Lin Yunyan answered without hesitation, "that is the art of turning decay into magic."
Xu Jian laughed.
The young princess is very ambitious, even compared to Grandma Wang.
If you compare it with another person, you won't be able to come to the conclusion that "it's just this skill".
Lin Yunyan was in a good mood, so she asked Wan Yue for some ointment, took some and spread it in her palms, then pressed her hands on Xu Jian's face, not paying attention to the technique or the severity, just rubbing it back and forth.
Xu Jian didn't move or hide. Anyway, the little princess had thin skin and tender flesh, and her hand was only so strong, so it didn't hurt at all.
Lin Yunyan wiped it with no order, but evenly, then she pressed Xu Jian's cheek against the back of her hand and said, "I'm going to the palace right now."
Xu Jian smiled and said "Okay".
Not long after, the gorgeous carriage drove out of the Duke Fuguo's Mansion and headed straight for the West Palace Gate.
In the square, Wan Yue swung her feet to help Lin Yunyan come down. The guards at the palace gate saw the princess's face was sullen and a little angry.
When Lin Yunyan changed the sedan chair and went to Cining Palace, the guards looked at me and I looked at you, and they were all a little confused.
"What's going on, Princess? In the past, when we met, we all smiled and said, 'It's hard work'. We said it just now, but there was no smile at all."
"Did you have a quarrel with the Duke?"
"It's impossible, right? The princess and the Duke have a good relationship, everyone knows it."
"Which couple doesn't quarrel? No matter how good the relationship is, there will be times when they argue."
"I heard that the prince just left the Duke's mansion not long ago..."
"The prince has provoked the princess?"
"Hey, haven't you heard? Yesterday, there was a rumor at Qianbulang that the prince was at Yumen Pass..."
In the Imperial City, the hardest thing to spread is news. The easiest thing to spread is actually news. It depends on who is more capable of stopping or breaking up.
Soon, rumors began to spread from everywhere.
The prince's visit to the Duke's mansion annoyed Princess Ning'an.
The prince was so unreasonable, why did he go to the Duke's Mansion to show off his power?
When the princess entered Cining Palace, her face was so dark that even her father-in-law asked cautiously.
But in fact, Lin Yunyan had a straight face when she walked into the Cining Palace. When she saw the Empress Dowager, she got a few "hearts". When only Grandma Wang was left in the inner palace, she straightened her eyebrows and gave the Empress Dowager a sweet smile.
.
The Queen Mother raised her hand and patted her: "You can still smile."
"You can't really cry," Lin Yunyan said softly, "I just followed the instructions of the Holy One and followed the steps step by step. I pretended to show my displeasure to others..."
The Queen Mother sighed.
What else can I say?
If it weren't for the fact that the prince was really dishonorable, the Holy Spirit would not have tried to temper him by deposing him.
If it weren't for the prince to gain some wisdom and straighten himself out, why would Xu Jian, Yun Yan and the others have to rack their brains to make a plan?
Regardless of whether they knew the inside story or were completely unaware, it was difficult for the courtiers to get involved.
"Don't sigh," Lin Yunyan said, "I'm telling you a joke. Just now the prince came to the house, and in order to make Xu Jian look ugly..."
Even though the Empress Dowager was in a heavy mood, she was still amused by Lin Yunyan and couldn't help laughing.
When I laugh, my suppressed emotions are relieved a lot, and I feel more relaxed.
Furthermore, hearing the interesting stories about Yun Yan and Xu Jian's young couple, we can also see that they get along harmoniously, which makes the Queen Mother feel more comfortable.
Grandma Wang was also laughing along with her: "The Duke is really good-tempered. He will do whatever the princess says. If someone has a bigger temper, he will have big ideas and won't listen to his wife at all."
The Empress Dowager liked to hear these words, and was satisfied in her heart. She warned: "Don't bully others just because he is in control. Fortunately, he is in the room. If the outside world finds out, they will laugh at him."
"I'm not stupid," Lin Yunyan rolled her eyes and deliberately made a silent gesture, "I will only tell you and Grandma Wang, but I must never tell anyone else, otherwise he will be laughed at.
went."
"Okay, okay," the Empress Dowager was happy, and turned to Grandma Wang and said, "Look at her, she looks like a child after she got married."
"But it's only been a few months since we got married, and we've become a mother, so why can't we just be a child?" Grandma Wang teased, "Princess, is that the truth?"
It may not be right, but if the Empress Dowager is happy to hear it, then what she said will not be wrong.
Everyone in the palace was guessing what complaint the princess had made to the empress dowager when she entered the palace. No one knew that the inner hall of Cining Palace was full of joy and laughter.
It was cold, the windows were closed, and the sound could not be transmitted. What's more, Cining Palace valued these things, and no one would go out to gossip, unless the Empress Dowager ordered it.
So, when Lin Yunyan left Cining Palace, another wave of news came.
The princess was still in a bad mood and was wrapped tightly in her snow coat. In addition, she called for a water basin in the inner hall, so she must have cleansed her face after crying.
The empress dowager sent someone to invite the saint, presumably to make the decision for the princess.
On the other side, Eunuch Cao entered the royal study and reported to the Holy Master in a low voice: "Someone is coming from Cining Palace. The Empress Dowager invites you to come over."
The Holy Master raised his head, glanced at the thick folds on the big case, put down his pen and pressed his eyebrows.
"What?" asked the Holy Master, "Have you been to Ning'an?"
Eunuch Cao said: "I heard that I went there. I sat there for half an hour and just left the palace."
The Holy One smiled bitterly and shook his head.
Look, it was almost time for lunch, but the Empress Dowager just let her pass without mentioning lunch, as if she was so angry that she couldn't eat.
"Let's go," the Holy Emperor stood up, "go and listen to what the Queen Mother has to say."
His Majesty drove the Cining Palace. As soon as he entered, he felt that the atmosphere was very dull. His father-in-law led a group of people to greet him. The ladies and gentlemen who followed him were wearing tight clothes. After bowing, they retreated and hid far away.
But when he walked into the inner hall, he discovered that there was a different scene inside.
The Empress Dowager was sitting cross-legged on the Arhat bed, with a pile of horse tags spread out on the table beside her. She closed her eyes and touched the cards to guess the cards.
"Two cakes," she said, opening her eyes and turning over the cards, "it's true!"
Your Majesty:......
Quite enjoying myself.
Seeing the saint coming, the Queen Mother asked Grandma Wang to collect the things: "I just heard from Yun Yan that the saint asked the prince to go to Fuguogong's mansion to make amends."
The Holy Master nodded and asked again: "Ning An came to complain to you? When I came over, I heard a few words and said that Ning An was so serious that he cried."
"It's just a pretense," the Empress Dowager took a sip of tea, "If others don't know what's going on, doesn't the Holy One know it too? It's all arranged for the sake of the prince. It's just a matter of being able to scare him. Why should he cry if it's true or not? That's Yun.
Yan Bu Ti, Ai Jia looks tired too."
The Holy Emperor was speechless for a moment, then said for a long time: "Thank you for your hard work."
"If you sit in the position of Crown Prince, of course you will have corresponding responsibilities," the Empress Dowager said, "Similarly, since Ai Jia is the Empress Dowager, she also has responsibilities for the Ai family.
If you want the country to be peaceful and the people in peace, if you want the country to be smooth, if you fall into a small position, you want someone who can sit on the dragon's throne to be competent.
Therefore, the Ai family chose the Holy Emperor among the princes back then. Now that they are thinking about Shaoer's succession in the future, how can it be called hard work to temper him?
The Ai family only hopes that Shaoer will mature as soon as possible after this experience, and even if they feel uncomfortable, they should not hold grudges against Yun Yan and Xu Jian for this."
After hearing this, the Holy Father looked moved: "I understand."
The two talked for a while, and then the Holy One stood up.
When the Holy Driver left Cining Palace, he said to Eunuch Cao with a frosty look on his face: "Where is the prince? Let him meet me in the imperial study room!"
