Before this, Fang Xuanling did not realize that there was anything wrong with what King Jing did.
As a prince, he was courteous and virtuous, with a gentle, humble and low-key personality... so Fang Xuanling had a very good impression of him. Although he knew that King Jing must have some plans for marrying the Fang family, he thought that he could create such a relationship for his third son.
The relatives are not bad, at least they can keep their wealth for the rest of their lives.
However, he made friends with military commanders, deliberately cultivated his reputation, and coupled with his eagerness to propose marriage today, the combination of various signs seems to give people a real worry that he has "big plans".
If he really had that kind of ambition... How could His Majesty Li Er not know about it? Fang Xuanling knew His Majesty Li Er's character and skills very well. How could King Jing hide such tricks from him? I'm afraid he was holding back at this moment, just waiting for an attack.
Wait for King Jing to show signs, and then use thunderous means to eradicate him in one fell swoop!
Anyway, it’s not the first time His Majesty Li Er has done this kind of thing, killing brother and brother...
Thinking of this, Fang Xuanling couldn't help but feel a chill in her heart, and felt scared for a while. Unfortunately, she still wanted to seek wealth and honor for her third son. If she really got married to King Jing, nine out of ten of her would be involved.
I was really obsessed with it for a moment. With the current reputation of the Fang family and the situation managed by the two generations of Fang Xuanling and Fang Jun, they have both official power and honor and favor, which is enough to ensure the family's prosperity for a hundred years.
It's so long, why bother trying to make things worse?
The blessings cannot be taken away by the whole family, too much is not enough...
After pondering for a long time, Fang Xuanling exhaled softly and said with approval: "This time I was thinking about my father's fault, and Erlang's plan is the right way."
Fang Jun said: "It is still due to my father's teachings. I am afraid that I will offend His Highness King Jing this time. However, as you said, suffering is a blessing. Although it offends King Jing, it will even arouse the dissatisfaction of the royal family, who think that my father and son have deceived me."
People who are overly favored can become arrogant, but after all, the emperor will be at ease, which is the most important thing. Therefore, the more people know about this matter, the better."
This last sentence is profound.
Fang Xuanling nodded and smiled.
Then he said: "Chu Suiliang is coming back."
Fang Jun was slightly startled: "So fast?"
Because Wei Zheng entrusted some manuscripts to Chu Suiliang, hoping that Chu Suiliang would publish them to the public after his death, Chu Suiliang made double-dealing, so he hated His Majesty Li Er and was about to be punished and demoted. Unexpectedly, how long had passed?
, His Majesty Li Er wants to revive him?
Fang Xuanling's face darkened, and he said thoughtfully: "This matter is a bit unusual. Yesterday evening, Changsun Wuji entered the palace, and then there was news that His Majesty would promote Chu Suiliang to the position of admonishing doctor."
Fang Jun naturally knew what his father meant by "unusual".
With all the troubles coming together, His Majesty Li Er's trust in Changsun Wuji has long since lost. The conflict between the family and the imperial power has also caused the gap between the two people who were originally close to each other to become deeper and deeper. But unexpectedly,
In fact, under such a situation, after Changsun Wuji entered the palace once, His Majesty Li Er revived the demoted Chu Suiliang and promoted him to an official...
This is not only contrary to common sense, but also inconsistent with His Majesty Li Er's temperament.
Changsun Wuji, Chu Suiliang...
Fang Jun suddenly shuddered. The two people seemed to have little to do with each other, but in fact they had a common identity. They tried their best to help Jin Wang Li Zhi become the crown prince and eventually aspired to the throne!
Could it be that now Changsun Wuji and others have already tried their best to support Jin Wang Li Zhi in his fight for the throne?
But what does it mean that His Majesty Li Er has begun to get close to the already estranged Changsun Wuji, Chu Suiliang and others?
Did he forget the old friendship through adversity, or did he originally prefer the King of Jin to replace the crown prince, but he was just following the trend and acquiescing to Changsun Wuji and others to launch a struggle for the heir apparent?
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Just after noon, the news came out that King Li Yuanjing of Jing went to Fang Mansion to propose marriage but was rejected, and the government and the public were talking about it.
Some people say that the Fang family father and son have noble aspirations and have already married a royal princess. Naturally, they are not willing to marry another princess. Otherwise, wouldn’t the Fang family become relatives who are not relatives? Fang Xuanling is a gentleman and Fang Jun has lofty ambitions.
Both father and son are ordinary arrogant people, how could they be willing to become vassals of the royal family?
Some people also say that the Fang family and his son did not know how high the sky was and how they could turn away such a great blessing. They were really stupid and too arrogant.
There was even more scolding among the royal family, scolding the Fang family and his son for being ignorant, and scolding King Jing for being stupid and losing the royal family's face.
In Prince Jing's Mansion, Li Yuanjing was so angry that he kicked a case away...
There were two people in the hall, one was the handsome General Chai Zhewei of Youtunying, and the other was General Xue Wanche of Youwuwei with a rough and powerful appearance.
Seeing that Li Yuanjing, a usually gentle and easy-going person, was so angry, Xue Wanche was also furious and cursed: "These two father and son are really bullying people! As a prince, your highness came to ask for marriage in person but was rejected. Isn't it embarrassing?"
Extremely? It’s really arrogant and domineering to not take the royal family into consideration!"
Chai Zhewei on one side frowned slightly and did not echo these useless nonsense.
Even if I don’t take you seriously, I will reject you, or I will hurt your face and make you a laughing stock among the powerful people in Chang’an. What can you do?
Fang Xuanling is the head of the prime ministers and assistants. Jane is in the emperor's heart. The emperor trusts him more than you, the emperor's younger brother. How can you treat Fang Xuanling? Not to mention Fang Xuanling, even Fang Jun.
, which one of you would jump out and point your nose and curse at me?
If you lose your face, you will lose it. Just find a way to get it back. Complaining like this is like a child saying a few harsh words after losing a fight. It is so ridiculous...
Chai Zhewei looked at the embarrassed Li Yuanjing, frowned and asked: "Actually, I can't blame Fang and his son for this matter. His Highness came to the door in person like this, and anyone else would have some doubts in their heart. It is inevitable to be careful. I think about it.
What I want to ask is...who gave His Highness such a bad idea? Getting married to the Fang family was a good opportunity, and it was completely possible to get rid of a person who was familiar with both families to pass on the news, even if this situation occurs now.
There is enough room for maneuver, how could we be so passive as now?"
Li Yuanjing's face turned red and he murmured for a long time, speechless.
What to say?
Could it be that he was the one who came up with this bad idea?
It was because he saw that all the great people in ancient times were courteous and virtuous, and did not pay attention to the thatched cottage, so he wanted to imitate the sages, and went to the Fang family to propose marriage regardless of the prince's dignity. He wanted to impress the Fang family and his son in one fell swoop and bow to him.
?
History books are so deceptive...
No need to answer, Chai Zhewei had already seen the clues in Li Yuanjing's embarrassed look, and couldn't help but feel disappointed. How could such a stupid person with no political wisdom actually think that the city was so deep and hidden?
Really short-sighted.
After a while, after chatting a few words, Chai Zhewei excused himself and left.
Li Yuanjing's eyes were deep and he sighed: "Now that Zhewei is gone, we will gradually become strangers to each other."
He's not that stupid...
Xue Wanche's fist was bigger than his brain and he didn't know why, "What do you mean by your highness?"
Li Yuanjing looked lonely, sighed and said nothing, and was deeply shocked.
Xue Wanche was grumpy, but at this moment he comforted Li Yuanjing: "Those who are about to be entrusted with great responsibilities will suffer hardships in their bones and body. Why should Your Highness care about a slight setback? How can those who plan for great things achieve success overnight? Your Majesty has a prosperous Spring and Autumn Period, leaving behind
There is plenty of time for us, Your Highness must not lose heart."
As long as His Majesty Li Er is alive, who dares to have extravagant thoughts about that position?
Everything will be launched only after His Majesty Li Er's funeral and before the new emperor's accession to the throne is stable, so there is plenty of time.
Hearing this, Li Yuanjing suddenly became full of fighting spirit. Li Er can usurp this throne against you, why can't I?
"It's just a pity that I couldn't get married with the Fang family, otherwise I would be even more powerful! Although Fang Xuanling is wily and wise, I am more optimistic about Fang Jun. This son is not only well versed in officialdom, but also proficient in economics. I
If Wang wants to achieve great things, how can he get less financial support? What a pity!"
He had an irreversible friendship with Xue Wanche, and he did not hide his treason.
Moreover, Xue Wanche was the Tiger General of the East Palace of Prince Jiancheng. He was taken as a confidant by Jiancheng and reused. On the night of Xuanwu Gate, he led the troops of the East Palace to fight to the death, and even counterattacked the Prince of Qin's Palace, almost killing His Majesty Li Er's wife and children.
It was not until His Majesty Li Er sent someone to show the prince's head that he put down his weapons and led dozens of cavalry to flee into Nanshan.
Although he was forced to surrender later, his heart was full of deep resentment and hatred for His Majesty Li Er. That is to say, His Majesty Li Er was generous and confident, and believed that he could influence the East Palace Tiger General who was originally built by the prince. If it were someone else.
,Xue Wanche died eight hundred times a long time ago...
When Xue Wanche heard this, he snorted coldly, feeling dissatisfied.
How could that Huangkou boy get so much attention from King Jing?
If there is a chance, he must give up his position and make King Jing realize that a certain person is indispensable to him...