Zhou Ruiyuan said: "The emperor has publicly announced this matter and restored his throne, which is known to the whole world."
Hu Xiaotian said: "The emperor means to use him to replace Princess Yongyang."
Zhou Ruiyuan said: "The emperor's heart is unpredictable. I don't dare to speculate on what the emperor means. But judging from the current situation, it should be intended to weaken Princess Yongyang's power. Princess Yongyang also behaved very badly in this regard.
Cooperate."
Hu Xiaotian shook his head and said: "Shibo has been working with Princess Yongyang for some time. What is your evaluation of her?"
Zhou Ruiyuan replied cautiously: "As a minister, I dare not make unreasonable remarks."
Hu Xiaotian said: "If she were a man, with her clear mind and decisiveness in dealing with things, she would be the most suitable heir to the throne of Dakang."
Zhou Ruiyuan also deeply agreed with Hu Xiaotian's words. He once thought that the emperor was preparing to establish Qiqi as the crown prince. However, the emperor's trust and reliance on Qiqi was limited to the beginning of his restoration, and the relationship between him and Qiqi would continue thereafter.
The gap between them has become deeper and deeper. The launch of Longting Town should be to prepare for the replacement of Princess Yongyang, and the emperor’s purpose of marrying Princess Yongyang and Hu Xiaotian is to catch them all. Zhou Ruiyuan said: "Actually, Mr. Hu should go and see him.
It's Her Royal Highness the Princess." In Zhou Ruiyuan's view, Hu Xiaotian and Qiqi are facing the same dangerous situation, and they should work together to overcome the difficulties.
Hu Xiaotian said: "I got news that Hong Beimo has been secretly communicating with Princess Yongyang recently."
Zhou Ruiyuan frowned. He didn't know about this matter. According to what he knew, it was Hong Beimo who found and rescued Longting Town. Since Hong Beimo was responsible for the incident in Longting Town, he and Princess Yongyang should
Is it right to turn against one another? Why do we turn enemies into friends?
Hu Xiaotian said: "The fundamental reason why the emperor trusts Hongbeimo so much is that he believes that Hongbeimo can help him find the way to immortality. But people always lose patience. Hongbeimo's elixir of immortality has not been successful for a long time.
.So the conflict between the emperor and him began to gradually intensify."
Zhou Ruiyuan secretly wondered why Hu Xiaotian knew so much inside information. It seemed that he must have eyes and ears in the palace. He whispered: "Although everyone wants to live forever, who has succeeded in the past?"
Hu Xiaotian said: "One of the important reasons why Dakang's treasury is empty is that the emperor invested most of his income in the construction of the imperial mausoleum."
As the prime minister of Dakang, Zhou Ruiyuan naturally knew how much he had invested in the imperial mausoleums over the years. One of the reasons why he was dismissed from the post of prime minister by the emperor was that he tried to persuade the emperor to reduce his investment in the imperial mausoleums, but he was offended by it.
He became the emperor and was demoted to civilian status. He returned to his hometown in Xiezhou, Xichuan and remained idle for three full years. It was not until Long Yelin came to the throne that he was reinstated. He can be regarded as having learned a lesson from each experience. From then on, he has never been the same again.
He raised the issue of the imperial mausoleum in court and never discussed it with anyone even in private.
Hu Xiaotian said: "An imperial mausoleum can bring down a country. Does Shibo know what secrets are hidden in this imperial mausoleum?"
Zhou Ruiyuan shook his head and said: "The imperial mausoleum was designed and supervised by Hong Beimo. Except for him and the emperor, no one else knows the inside story. However, there are rumors that the imperial mausoleum is related to longevity. I'm afraid we can only ask whether this is true.
Only the person involved found out."
"Shibo, do you believe that there is really a way to live forever?"
Zhou Ruiyuan smiled calmly and said: "It doesn't matter whether I believe it or not. The key is that the emperor believes it." If he didn't believe it deeply, how would the old emperor be willing to pour Dakang's wealth into this place? In fact, the imperial mausoleum has become a bottomless pit.
.Unless the day comes when the old emperor dies, its construction will not be easily stopped.
Hu Xiaotian said: "The emperor wants immortality, what does Hongbeimo want?"
Zhou Ruiyuan has considered this question countless times, but has never found the answer. For a minister, it is either for power or fame and wealth, but Hong Beimo seems to be not interested in either. What does he want? Imperial Mausoleum
What kind of secret is hidden in it? Zhou Ruiyuan said: "This matter seems to have nothing to do with you."
Hu Xiaotian smiled slightly and said: "Shibo is right. On the surface, the matter of the imperial mausoleum has nothing to do with my marriage, but there are undercurrents in the court. If the country changes hands and the throne changes, neither Shibo nor I can be alone, right?"
Zhou Ruiyuan said: "The country changes hands and the throne changes? Is there someone who wants to overthrow the imperial court?" There was something in his words. He stared at Hu Xiaotian with his deep eyes, seeming to imply that this person was Hu Xiaotian.
Hu Xiaotian said: "The emperor's health has been deteriorating recently. The closer a person is to the end of his life, the stronger the desire to survive. Hong Beimo's promise of longevity has been delayed, and the emperor is about to lose his patience. Once he treats Hong Beimo,
Beimo loses confidence, what will he do first?"
Zhou Ruiyuan said: "Stop the construction of the imperial mausoleum!"
Hu Xiaotian nodded and said: "Hong Beimo found Longting Town at this time, what does it mean to help him regain the throne?"
Zhou Ruiyuan took a breath and said, "Does he want to replace the emperor with Longting Town?"
Hu Xiaotian said: "If he can help Longting Town ascend to the throne, Longting Town will definitely be grateful to him and firmly support him in continuing to build the imperial mausoleum."
Zhou Ruiyuan pursed his lips. Hu Xiaotian's analysis made sense. He whispered: "The emperor may not be able to see through his intentions."
Hu Xiaotian said: "The emperor must have noticed something and refused Princess Yongyang's nomination of Long Tingzhen as the crown prince. This may be the reason." He whispered: "What does the emperor mean? I hope Shibo will find out.
clear."
Zhou Ruiyuan sighed and said: "Do you think the emperor will tell the truth to me?"
Hu Xiaotian said: "It doesn't matter what the emperor says, the key is what Shibo said, to make the emperor understand that his current primary enemy is not me."
Zhou Ruiyuan finally understood the main purpose of Hu Xiaotian's visit today. Looking at Hu Xiaotian's confident eyes, he sighed and said: "It seems that my nephew doesn't want me to refuse?"
Hu Xiaotian smiled and said: "Shibo can choose!"
Zhou Ruiyuan asked, "Do I still have a choice?"
Qiqi stood in front of the gate of Yongyang Palace, looked at the plaque above the lintel, sighed softly and said: "Take it off!" Taking off the plaque means that the thing returns to its original owner.
Quan De'an winked at the two warriors beside him. The two warriors set up the ladder that had been prepared and prepared to take off the plaque in front of the door.
There was a clear sound of horse hoofbeats from far away. Qiqi was attracted by the sound of horse hoofbeats. He raised his eyes and saw two knights coming towards him one after another. The leader was tall and tall, with a jade tree facing the wind. Who else could it be if it wasn't Hu Xiaotian?
Qiqi's beautiful eyes widened. She originally thought that Hu Xiaotian would arrive in Kangdu in early May, but she didn't expect that he would return here early, and there would be no warning for his return.
Hu Xiaotian reined in the horse when he was still two feet away from Qiqi, turned over and dismounted, threw the reins to Zhan Peng behind him, and strode to the front of Qiqi.
Qiqi had not yet woken up from the shock of his sudden appearance, and said in shock: "You..." Hu Xiaotian grabbed her shoulders and hugged her into his arms in front of everyone. Qiqi felt her head pounding.
Suddenly, everything turned blank. Hu Xiaotian's actions were always beyond the expectations of others. Although they were an unmarried couple, after all, in full view of the public, Hu Xiaotian actually hugged the princess openly, and Qiqi's pretty face heated up.
Quan De'an and the others either lowered their heads or turned their faces elsewhere. It was better to avoid such a situation.
One of the samurai who was about to pick up the plaque turned his head in a hurry, too much, and lost his balance. He screamed and fell from the ladder, falling to the ground with his arms stretched out. Fortunately, he was not too high from the ground, so he was not seriously injured.
Qi Qi's pretty face turned red and she yelled in Hu Xiaotian's ear: "Let go, don't you even look where you are?"
Hu Xiaotian laughed loudly. Although Qiqi was very scheming, she was still just a young girl who had just started to fall in love. She was not even a little bit worse than him in terms of love. One of the reasons why Hu Xiaotian behaved like this was to disturb her mind.
Hu Xiaotian let go of Qiqi, grinned at Quan De'an and said, "Is Mr. Quan okay when you come?"
Quan De'an coughed awkwardly and said respectfully: "Thanks to Mr. Hu, this old slave is pretty good."
Zhan Peng walked over and helped up the warrior who fell to the ground.
Hu Xiaotian looked at the plaque on the door and said, "What? You want to take off the plaque? Isn't this palace a gift from the emperor?"
Looking at Hu Xiaotian who suddenly appeared in front of her, Qi Qifang's heart was extremely complicated, but she could confirm that there must be joy in meeting again after a long absence, but she didn't know how to express it.
It was Quan De'an who still answered: "Her Royal Highness the Princess's Third Emperor's Brother is back, and she plans to return this place to its original owner."
Hu Xiaotian glanced at Quan De'an, his expression looked a little unhappy, and he was obviously telling Quan De'an, it's not you I'm asking, so it's your turn to talk nonsense!
Ten years in Hedong and ten years in Hexi, Quan De'an looked at Hu Xiaotian's imposing appearance and couldn't help but think of the timid boy in front of him. He was not wrong. This boy was definitely not a thing in the pool.
In a few years, he has transformed from a little eunuch in the palace to an overlord. However, people's luck cannot last forever. Returning to Kangdu rashly is probably the biggest mistake in this guy's life. Once he makes a mistake, he will have no chance to turn back.
, Quan De'an lowered his head and quietly stepped aside.
Qiqi said: "Not only this place, but also the Shence Mansion will be returned to Brother Three Emperors."
Hu Xiaotian shook his head and said, "We will discuss this later. There is no need to take off the plaque for the time being."
Qiqi was startled. She didn't expect Hu Xiaotian to react so violently to this matter. She whispered: "But I have already promised your Majesty."
Hu Xiaotian said: "You haven't discussed this with me yet." There was a bit of anger in his tone. (To be continued.)
