The person Hu Xiaotian asked Li Yuncong to help bring into the palace was Liang Yinghao. Although this secret passage connecting Siyuan Bureau, Yaochi, Purple Orchid Palace, and Library Pavilion has been known to many people, it still has its uses. In Liang Yinghao's case,
In the hands of this burrowing expert, he might be able to turn waste into treasure and re-form a secret underground passage. The most important thing is that they have been planning to dig a secret passage from outside the palace to the palace, allowing Liang Yinghao to go deep into it.
It’s also for re-planning.
After Hu Xiaotian entrusted Liang Yinghao to Li Yuncong, he also gave him Xiao Dezi's mask. Liang Yinghao was alert and good at digging holes. With Li Yuncong's care, he should not encounter any danger.
In the past few days when Hu Xiaotian had sneaked into the palace, Zhan Peng and the others had bought several private houses outside the palace. Liang Yinghao and his men from the Muddy Water Gang had opened up the underground of these houses. This was when they went to Xichuan.
The method he learned from the gang of horse thieves in Tianlang Mountain, but Liang Yinghao improved on their basis. Instead of buying adjacent houses, he bought them at intervals. According to his precise calculations, from inside the house
Excavate and connect together through the underground.
The drainage outlet to be excavated into the palace has also been selected, but the surrounding area of the moat is tight and it is not so easy to enter. They thought of several plans and finally rejected them because they were too risky. Hu Xiaotian's return made Liang
Yinghao got an opportunity for a field trip.
Hu Xiaotian and Zhan Peng came to the room. Zhan Peng briefly explained their progress in the past few days. He had already contacted Yang Lingqi, but according to Hu Xiaotian's instructions, he did not disclose his coming to Kangdu for the time being.
Hu Xiaotian also told some of what he had seen and heard in the palace, and asked Zhan Peng to immediately arrange for people to go to Tianlong Temple to spread the news that monk Buwu was hiding in the palace. He also asked Zhan Peng to invite Yang Lingqi to Yanyun Tower for dinner at noon. It was time.
I told this old friend the news of my return.
At noon, Yang Lingqi and Zhan Peng came to Yanyun Tower together, which was not far from Yi Yuantang. In the past, Hu Xiaotian and Zhan Peng had fought against each other here and saved Fang Zhitang's father and daughter. They also became friends with Shi Buchui, the son of the Minister of Rites.
A period of grudges. When Hu Xiaotian came here, he couldn't help but think of the past. The world was constantly changing. Today, Yanyun Tower is still the same as before. However, the fate of several parties involved has undergone earth-shaking changes. He has changed from a yamen living in confusion to a
Zhan Peng had become his loyal subordinate, and Fang Fang, a blind girl at the time, was also engaged to Zhan Peng and became his fiancée. The worst one was Shi Xuedong. Although there was no one in the palace
Although he has achieved a small amount of success, he will inevitably become a eunuch in the end. For a lustful person, this is the greatest retribution.
While Hu Xiaotian was sitting in the private room meditating, he heard a gentle knock on the door. After receiving the answer, Zhan Peng and Yang Lingqi walked in.
Although Yang Lingqi knew that Zhan Peng must have something important to do with him, when he saw this strange face in front of him, he couldn't remember where he had seen it before.
Hu Xiaotian smiled and said: "Brother Lingqi, sit down!" He did not hide his voice, and Yang Lingqi was even more shocked when he heard his voice. He was stunned for a while before he realized what he said, and his eyes were still staring at Hu Xiaotian's face, although
He could tell it was Hu Xiaotian from his voice, but his appearance and figure were so different that Yang Lingqi didn't dare to tell.
Hu Xiaotian chuckled and said, "Brother Lingqi doesn't even recognize me anymore. You and I were so surprised when we met in Tianbo City."
After Yang Lingqi heard what he said, he dared to conclude that the person in front of him was Hu Xiaotian. He hurriedly bowed deeply and said: "Lingqi was blind and let the young master down!"
Hu Xiaotian smiled and said, "I would be disappointed if you recognized me at a glance." He asked the two of them to sit down.
Yang Lingqi stared at Hu Xiaotian's face again, secretly thinking that Hu Xiaotian was amazing. In the past, he had also heard that people could change their appearance, but he had never thought that people could change their body shape.
After the three of them had a drink together, Yang Lingqi asked: "When did the young master come back?"
Hu Xiaotian said: "I just arrived, but I don't want to show up in public yet."
Yang Lingqi nodded. He could understand Hu Xiaotian's intention of coming here in a low-key manner, and sighed: "Young master should not come back."
Hu Xiaotian slowly put down his wine glass and said, "Brother Lingqi, what do you say?"
Yang Lingqi asked: "Have you not heard about the incident in Longting Town, the Three Emperors Sun?"
Hu Xiaotian smiled and said: "This matter has already spread a lot. I'm afraid it will be known to the whole world soon. How could I not know about it?"
Yang Lingqi said: "Princess Yongyang has voluntarily resigned from the throne to the emperor. Not only has she returned the palace to Longting Town, but she has also handed over the Shence Mansion. In three days, she will move her things out of the palace and go to
Palace residence.”
Hu Xiaotian said: "Has she discussed it with you?"
Hearing Hu Xiaotian's question, Yang Lingqi couldn't help but smiled bitterly, shook his head and said, "Her Highness the Princess has become quite alienated from us recently, and I haven't seen her for a while."
Hu Xiaotian nodded, so Qiqi was really wary of herself, and was very wary of the people she had placed around her. She first found an excuse to send Huo Shengnan away, and then treated Yang Lingqi, a man with outstanding intelligence.
The counselor also became indifferent. In fact, he had kept these people by her side out of good intentions, but now it seemed that she might not appreciate his kindness. She remembered that Baobao told her last night about the secret of Hong Beimo and Qiqi joining forces.
His mood became heavier and heavier. Before coming to Kangdu, he had calmly considered the relationship between himself and Qiqi. The best position between them was that of collaborators, and then as husband and wife. However, when he returned to Kangdu
, only to find that everything was not as smooth as he imagined. Qiqi was more wary of him than he expected. Whether it is a husband and wife or a collaborator, the foundation must be mutual trust. If trust is lost, the relationship will be ruined.
It can't be stable. Maybe it's time to talk to Qiqi face to face, and we must find out what she really thinks in her heart.
Yang Lingqi said: "Young master should talk to Princess Yongyang as soon as possible."
Hu Xiaotian raised his head and glanced at Yang Lingqi. Yang Lingqi and he had thought of a place to go. The plan had to change. He originally planned to conceal his identity and check the situation in Kangdu, but now it seems that he has to show up in advance.
Zhan Peng, who had been silent all this time, said: "I'm just afraid that Princess Yongyang will be harmful to the Lord."
Hu Xiaotian laughed dumbly. It seemed that everyone around him was hostile to Qiqi. Of course, this hostility was due to his different status on the one hand, and another more important reason was out of concern for himself. In the eyes of most people,
Coming to Kangdu to get married was like a gamble, a gamble with a very small chance of winning. Hu Xiaotian found that he had the paranoia of a gambler in his heart. Even if there was only a glimmer of hope of victory, he still dared to give it a try.
Yang Lingqi said: "In my opinion, there shouldn't be many changes before the wedding. The court is still wary of the young master. They are most likely trying to find ways to keep the young master in Kangdu."
Hu Xiaotian said: "There must be a road before the car reaches the mountain, and it will be straight when the boat reaches the bridge. My luck has always been good. In the past, the court could not help me, and it is the same this time."
Seeing Hu Xiaotian's confident eyes, Yang Lingqi and Zhan Peng thought at the same time, yes, Hu Xiaotian is by no means an ordinary person. Not only does he have outstanding martial arts skills but also outstanding intelligence, and with so many of them assisting him this time, it is definitely not that easy for the court to trap him.
Easy, Yang Lingqi whispered: "Young master, if you want to control the overall situation, you must not ignore the role of courtiers."
Hu Xiaotian smiled and said, "How?"
Yang Lingqi said: "Although Princess Yongyang is currently in charge of Dakang on the surface, the people who really lead the officials and are responsible for the government are Prime Minister Zhou Ruiyuan and Grand Master Wen Chenghuan. Zhou Ruiyuan is indeed superior in internal affairs. Dakang can
Even though he was on the verge of collapse, he saved the day several times. This was not only due to his own luck, but also to Zhou Ruiyuan's hard work. As for Wen Chenghuan, he was also a good diplomat, even though he sacrificed his life to buy grain from Dayong at high prices.
They took some of Dakang's interests, but after all they helped Dakang alleviate the food shortage. These two people were also the two most powerful in the Dakang dynasty."
Zhan Peng said: "Isn't Hongbeimo the most powerful person in the Kang Dynasty?"
Yang Lingqi smiled and said: "Although Hong Beimo has won the trust of the emperor, he rarely interferes with political affairs. The affairs of the Dakang Dynasty are presided over by Princess Yongyang, but the specific responsibility is for these two people, both of whom have experienced many storms.
Veteran ministers know how to position themselves correctly. Since the emperor's restoration, both of them have behaved politically steadily and conscientiously."
Hu Xiaotian nodded and said, "Yes, it's time to visit them."
It was definitely not Wen Chenghuan that Hu Xiaotian wanted to visit. Back then, he and Wen Boyuan escorted Princess Anping to Yongdu to get married. Ji Feihua made a plan and asked him to assassinate Wen Boyuan on the way. Although Wen Boyuan did not die directly in his own hands.
But it also has a great relationship with him. Judging from various signs, Wen Chenghuan has already put this debt on his own head, and has designed to frame himself many times. The two have settled their differences and turned enemies into friends.
Any possibility.
As for Zhou Ruiyuan, Hu Xiaotian did not have a deep friendship with him. If he had to say that he did, it was his parents who decided to marry him when he was a child. Zhou Ruiyuan disliked him for being a fool, so he took the initiative to break the engagement. Zhou Ruiyuan saw his achievements today.
What do you think? After thinking about it, Hu Xiaotian decided to go to Zhou Ruiyuan first. Maybe he would be of some help to him.
As Zhan Peng said, Zhou Ruiyuan has superhuman abilities in domestic affairs. His many years of political career and several ups and downs have allowed him to see the current situation very clearly. Although there have been shocking news one after another in the Dakang Dynasty recently, Zhou Ruiyuan
But he always remained calm. Unless the emperor took the initiative to find him, he would never take the initiative to ask about these matters, especially important matters related to the fate of the imperial power.
It's Saturday, there are activities tonight, I will send an update. (To be continued.)
