That night Zhongsun Xuanhua came to see him. After chatting for a while, Xiang Shaolong said: "Xuanhua has something that puzzles him. Ever since the prince of your country returned to Xianyang from Handan, everyone has spread the rumor that he is actually Lu Buwei's illegitimate son.

, the ministers of your dynasty have not heard about this, why are they still willing to support him like this?"

Xiang Shaolong was shocked in his heart and screamed secretly. It was not because Zhongsun Xuanhua would ask this question, but the motive behind his asking this question.

In the past, he was just suspicious, but now he is sure that Lu Buwei has grasped the fatal weakness of him and Xiaopan. With Lu Buwei's power, he will go to Handan to use hard and soft tactics to "invite" the couple who raised Zhen Yingzheng back to Xianyang as a way to blackmail Xiaopan.

Witnessing is a piece of cake.

At this point, she couldn't help but secretly hate Zhu Ji, but when she thought about it, even she might not have cared that Xiaopan was not her son, and it was not surprising for Miao Du to coax him with words, and it would be no surprise for him to leak it, otherwise it would not be of any benefit to her.

This is indeed Lu Buwei's only chance to save the defeat.

If this matter is exposed, Xiaopan and Xiang Shaolong will immediately become liars. The entire group of people related to them will suffer the heaviest situation and psychological blow.

Lu Buwei, whose influence in the Qin State is deeply rooted, can only force Zhu Ji to come forward, join forces to publicly abolish Xiaopan, and then install an incompetent person in the royal family, all power will fall into his hands, Lu Buwei, then he will kick

Who can compete with Miao Du?

Although history cannot be changed, he would not have such an affirmative thought since he was in the middle of the situation at this time. It was like fate. Until things happen, who would dare to believe that fate would definitely be arranged like this. At this time, his inner thoughts

The anxiety and worry can be imagined.

Lu Buwei should have revealed the clues about this matter to Zhongsun Long and his son, and Zhongsun Xuanhua came here specifically to test his words to decide whether he should turn to Lu Buwei? Or should he still rely on Xiang Shaolong.

Of course, he was still calm and composed on the outside, not revealing any inner feelings, and said in surprise: "This matter has been concluded. Back then, Lu Gong shed blood to identify his relatives out of suspicion, and it was finally confirmed that the political prince and Lu Buwei were not related by blood at all.

relation."

Zhongsun Xuanhua smiled mysteriously: "I heard that the prince's blood was taken by the general himself."

Xiang Shaolong pretended to be surprised: "You can't even hide this from Brother Xuanhua?"

Zhongsun Xuanhua responded a little unnaturally: "It came from Tian Dan. But it also raised another question. It is said that even the Queen Mother Ji of your country is not sure whether the political prince comes from Lu Buwei or from Ling Xian Wang Yiren. Why is the general?

Do you still dare to try? If it turns out that it is indeed Lu Buwei's, what will the general do?"

Xiang Shaolong had already guessed that he would ask this question, and it might even be Lu Buwei who encouraged him to ask him. As long as he hesitated a little, Zhongsun Xuanhua immediately knew that Lu Buwei's words were true. He also knew that Lu Buwei could use this to defeat Xiaopan.

, then of course he will stand up to Lu Buweinanong to deal with him.

From Zhongsun Long's point of view, it is best for the Qin State to be in chaos and turn from prosperity to decline, so that the Qi people will have the opportunity to rise up and dominate.

If Cao Qiudao were to use Cao Qiudao to kill Xiang Shaolong again, Xiaopandun would be helpless, let alone Lu Buwei.

At the moment, she pretended to be fine and said casually: "This was just a smokescreen put out by the Queen Mother at that time. At that time, Lu Buwei was the only one in power. The Queen Mother was afraid that he would be detrimental to her son, so she kept things vague. In fact, the crown prince is absolutely true.

He is the son of the late king."

Zhongsun Xuanhua pondered for a while, then lowered his voice and said: "There is something that Xuanhua doesn't know whether to say. If he offends me, the general must not blame him."

Xiang Shaolong already knew what he was going to say, and even guessed that it was Lu Buwei who taught him what to say. On the one hand, it could test his own reaction, and on the other hand, it could disturb his mind and cause him to die under the influence of his spirit.

Qiudao's hand imitated a smile and said: "There is nothing that should be said to others. Brother Xuanhua, please speak frankly without any scruples."

Zhongsun Xuanhua hesitated, and after a while he said: "We have spies at Tian Dan. It is said that Lu Buwei told Tian Dan that he has obtained evidence. There is a couple living in a civilian area of ​​Handan, which can prove the true identity of Crown Prince Ling."

identity."

Xiang Shaolong was finally 100% sure of Lu Buwei's conspiracy. His heart sank, but he pretended to be stunned on the surface, and then he laughed and said: "Lu Buwei is getting more and more confused. He was referring to the righteousness of secretly raising the prince.

My parents and the prince have already arranged for them to be taken to Xianyang to live in peace. However, this matter is extremely secret and not many people know about it. Is Lu Buwei suffering from heart failure?"

These words are extremely wise. If you tell Zhongsun Xuanhua, even if there is a problem, it no longer exists.

This time it was Zhongsun Xuanhua's turn to be shocked. He stayed for a long time and then said with a smile: "I also think things should be like this. If I were the crown prince, I would naturally have to take my adopted parents who have cared for me for many years."

Xianyang enjoys peace and happiness."

Xiang Shaolong secretly sighed in his heart, he was not a political figure after all, and he was not ruthless enough. If it had been someone else, they would have killed the couple before leaving Handan, so as not to cause today's serious trouble.

I didn't think about this problem at all at the time, and I thought about it indifferently afterwards, because only he, Zhu Ji and Xiaopan knew the name and address of the couple. How could I have imagined that it would be leaked from Zhu Ji?

Zhongsun Xuanhua lost interest in continuing the conversation. After rambling a few words, he said goodbye and left.

Xiang Shaolong was almost certain that he was going to see Lu Buwei, and he thought with a thought: "Brother Xuanhua, will you see Master Xie tomorrow?"

Zhongsun Xuanhua nodded and said, "Is there anything that Xuanhua needs to tell him?"

Xiang Shaolong said wildly: "I have something that I would like to ask Brother Xuanhua to hand over to him. Brother Xuanhua, please wait for a moment."

After speaking, he hurried back to his room, put on his night climbing gear, covered himself with his coat, went back and said apologetically to Zhongsun Xuanhua: "I forgot to send someone to Mr. Xie's house, so there is no need to bother Brother Xuanhua." Zhongsun Xuanhua was gone.

When he got suspicious, he even said it was okay and left in a hurry.

Xiang Shaolong put on his cloak, slipped out from the side door, and chased Zhongsun Xuanhua's carriage on foot.

The issue of Xiaopan's identity is not only related to the honor and disgrace between him and Xiaopan, but also to the survival of many families. It also makes him deeply understand why Long Yangjun, Han Chuang and others are so contradictory. On the 21st

century, whoever commits a crime will be held responsible.

If something goes wrong with him in this era, not only his wife and children will not be spared, but the entire Wushi clan and Teng Yi, Jing Jun and other travelers will not be able to escape the fate of being purged.

Therefore, the more information he knows about this aspect, the better he can know how to deal with this big crisis.

Since ancient times, gathering intelligence has been the first strategy of the military. At that time, there were no telephones for eavesdropping, so he had to go out in person to see what conspiracy Lu Buwei would tell Zhongsun Xuanhua.

Fortunately, he had been trained by the special forces before, making him an expert in breaking into other people's homes. Compared with the skyscrapers of the 21st century, the houses of this era are like undefended playgrounds to him. In addition to worrying about his family,

Apart from generals and vicious dogs, they can come and go at will.

Zhongsun Xuanhua followed in his light carriage, but because there were many carriages and horses on the road, the carriage moved very slowly. Xiang Shaolong only quickened his pace and went to the front to wait for him.

According to his guess, if Lu Buwei made an appointment to meet Zhongsun Xuanhua, it would be at the Prime Minister's Mansion where he lives.

After all, Tian Dan and Zhong Sunlong are sworn enemies. No matter how arrogant Lu Buwei is, he cannot collude with Zhong Sunlong in front of Tian Dan's nose.

The sky was clear and clear that night. Although it was still cold, it was much warmer than the heavy snowfall earlier. At least there was no biting cold wind.

Due to the prosperity of business, more and more big businessmen like Zhongsunlong appeared who could influence the government affairs. His own Wu family, Lu Buwei, Zhongsunlong, and even Qinqing all had this status.

While he was thinking about it, Zhongsun Xuanhua's carriage stopped unexpectedly. Xiang Shaolong had a clear view of the house. Immediately, a chill ran down his whole spine.

It turned out to be Tingzhuyuan, which is not far from Liyuan and Tingsongyuan.

When the carriage drove into the door, he was already familiar with it and climbed in through the side wall.

These more than ten courtyards are specially designed to entertain foreign guests. Therefore, if you are familiar with Tingsong Courtyard, you will know Tingzhu Courtyard well.

Xiang Shaolong used his special forces skills to sneak through the side garden quickly and slowly, avoiding several patrols of Li Yuan's men, and when he climbed up to the roof of the main house overlooking the front and back yards, Zhongsun Xuanhua had just been welcomed in

Going to the main house, you can see how fast and fast his climbing skills are.

After a while, Zhongsun Xuanhua walked out of the back door of the main house and stepped onto the corridor leading to the east chamber. Xiang Shaolong hurriedly used the hook rope to slide down, using the cover of flowers, grass and trees, to move to a slightly lit west corner of the east chamber.

Under the window, he crouched down and listened quietly. Since it was bright inside and dark outside, there was no chance that his shadow would be seen. Li Yuan's voice rang out: "Xuanhua, sit down and talk."

Jieshan is the sound of sitting while serving tea.

Xiang Shaolong secretly blamed himself for not keeping his thoughts secret. When he saw Li Yuan for the first time on this trip, he was having a secret conversation with Zhong Sunlong, which showed that the two had a close relationship.

Mrs. Qingxiu even warned her twice to be careful of Li Yuan, but she deceived him with just a few words and she believed him without any doubts. This was all because she always judged others with her own mind and liked to think of the good.

In fact, no matter Li Yuan, Han Chuang, or even Long Yangjun, they are all out-and-out politicians who put practical interests first and friendship second.

Long Yangjun may be a little better, but Li Yuan, just look at how easily he put aside his hatred for love and cooperated with him in Shouchun. It should be known that what he values ​​​​is only power and fame, and everything else is secondary.

want.

If I was lazy and didn't follow him this time, I might have been killed by him without even knowing what was going on.

The most powerful thing about Li Yuan was telling Han Chuang about betraying him, making him think that this man was really nostalgic for his old relationship.

After the footsteps of servants exiting the door faded away, the sound of tea or drinking could be heard.

Judging from the voices, it was not just Li Yuan and Zhongsun Xuanhua. As expected, Zhongsun Long's voice said: "What's Xiang Shaolong's explanation?"

Zhongsun Xuanhua sighed for a day and said: "The matter may not be what the old cunning Lu Buwei said. Not only was Xiang Shaolong not at all surprised, but he chose to say that the couple had been taken back to Xianyang by Yingzheng a long time ago, alas."

Another person lost his voice: "Didn't Lu Buwei say that the couple fell into his hands?"

Xiang Shaolong was shaken all over, not only because of these words, but also because the person who spoke them was Han Chuang, who had just cried bitterly and swore a curse to him today.

A soft and familiar voice spoke slowly and unhurriedly: "Xuanhua will tell you the whole process first, and then we will make a judgment to see whether Xiang Shaolong is lying or Lu Buwei is talking nonsense."

Xiang Shaolong's heart sank because he recognized the speaker as his mortal enemy Guo Kai.

Now that Mrs. Qingxiu's implicit and reserved warning has been confirmed, Li Yuan, Guo Kai and Han Chuang are colluding with each other to deal with him. They never expected that Zhong Sunlong would be among them.

It seems that Zhongsun Long and his son got together with them later, or even when Lu Buwei visited Zhongsun Long and Empress. Only in this way can we reasonably explain the attitude of the two fathers and sons towards him.

Thinking of this, Zhongsun Xuanhua had already explained the matter and just heard him say: "Not only did Xiang Shaolong not show any signs of panic, he also seemed to find it extremely ridiculous. If I were him, it would be strange if he didn't immediately change his expression."

A disappointed sigh came from the hall.

Guo Kai lamented: "If this is the case, we have lost an opportunity to overthrow Ying Zheng. This guy is shrewd, ruthless, and ambitious. If he one day secures his position as Lord of Qin, we will never sleep in peace."

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Li Yuandao: "Xiang Shaolong is the best at forgery and has quick wits. Maybe he is shocked in his heart, but he doesn't reveal it at all on the surface?"

Zhongsunlong said distressedly: "If he hadn't driven away all the people I bribed, we would know his reaction afterwards."

Han Chuang analyzed: "Looking at the tone of Lu Buwei's words to Mr. Long, he should have obtained the address of the couple in Handan from Miao Du before leaving Xianyang. Otherwise, Xianyang would have been turned upside down, and he would have had no leisure.
To be continued...