After the Tang family's banquet, the guests dispersed, leaving only two Tang family brothers in the hall.
Among the three brothers of the Tang family, Tang Jing has always ignored family affairs and never participated in discussions. He rarely even attended the banquets on weekdays. Only Tang Huai and Tang Qi appeared in front of others.
When the servants of the Tang family came in to clean up the leftovers, Tang Qi waved his hand and said, "You guys go down first and come back later to clean up."
"yes."
Upon hearing this, the two servants immediately withdrew respectfully.
Tang Qi sat down opposite Tang Huai. Thinking of the thrills of the past few days, he breathed a sigh of relief and said, "I didn't expect that I would be able to beat King Kang this time. Without Mr. Xu, King Kang won't have anything to worry about."
"Win?" Tang Huai raised his eyes and asked, "Did we really win?"
Tang Qi looked at him and said: "Although we have lost one minister, Liu, but the eldest brother is in the Ministry of Rites, so one more minister will not be of much help. As for the rest, it does not matter if they are gone. You know, King Kang
The loss is not small every time.”
"We lost more than just the Minister of Rites." Tang Huai looked at him and said: "We also lost your Dongtai Sheren, Han Ming's Minister of Hubu, and the Ministry of Rites was completely cleaned..., fighting with King Kang.
We haven’t won for so long, and King Kang has also suffered heavy losses, so who wins?”
Tang Qi opened his mouth, recalling everything that had happened to the Tang family in the past two years, and suddenly felt speechless.
In the past two years, the Tang family and King Kang's line have been fighting to the death. Although it has indeed hit King Kang's power, the Tang family has also suffered huge losses, which are immeasurable and irreversible. Whether it is King Kang or King Duan, in this
In a war, there is no winner or lose, it can only be regarded as a lose-lose situation.
"There is no need to keep an eye on Prince Kang anymore." Tang Huai stood up and said, "Let Mr. Xu return to Prince Kang's Mansion. His role there will be much greater than here."
The most trusted adviser is someone else's undercover. King Kang had no other choice but to perish. Tang Qi looked at Tang Huai again and asked: "Can the person named Xu be completely trusted? Although this person is extremely resourceful, I always feel that
It’s hard to control, he seems to have some other secrets.”
"This kind of arrogance is what one should have." Tang Huai looked out the window and said, "As for whether he can be trusted, he has to prove it himself."
He paused and then said: "Compared to Prince Kang, the capital has another problem, which is getting bigger and bigger..."
Regarding this trouble, Tang Qi and Tang Huai had the same feeling.
Originally he was just an ant that the Tang family could easily crush, but due to their repeated negligence, he became increasingly powerful. Now, he has established a firm foothold in the capital and has become a behemoth that no one can ignore.
There are two Tang families in the capital, which is a great irony and shame for them.
Like a lump in the throat.
…
It's the Chinese New Year again, and this year's home is more lively than in previous years. Tang Ning hopes that this liveliness will continue every year and become more prosperous every year.
This year, too many happy events have happened in the family. In addition to his and his father-in-law's official positions rising steadily, there are also two more mistresses in the family, but they cannot be announced yet.
The agreement with Lanlan still lasts for two and a half years, which means that from now on, in two years at most, their family will be reunited.
This year's New Year's Eve dinner is not a happy one, mainly because Zhao Man has been recalled to the palace. There are many ceremonial ceremonies in the royal family around the New Year, and it will take a few days for her to leave the palace.
Su Mei came with her mother just like last year. After midnight, Tang Shui quietly slipped out of the house. Perhaps because she was picked up by her mother, Tang Ning always felt that she was not so close to the Tang family member.
General Zhonglang was already the senior general of the Sixteenth Guards. After becoming General General Zhonglang of the Zuo Xiaowei, he no longer had any reason not to participate in the imperial meeting.
The court meeting was boring, and officials from all over the country took nearly an hour to report their work. During this process, except for a few senior senators with status in the court who were given seats, everyone else had to stand the whole time.
This was just a piece of cake for Tang Ning, but most of the officials in the court were limping when they walked out after the court.
The days after that were boring again. The women at home either went to temple fairs or went shopping, and even Xiao Xiao was taken away. Tang Ning had nothing to do and was preparing to go to Xiao Mansion to pay New Year's greetings.
He has no involvement with anyone else in the capital, except Xiao Mansion.
Not talking about his relationship with Xiao Jue, just talking about Mr. Xiao's identity as General Zuo Xiaowei, he had to go on this trip.
Tang Ning walked into the hall, bowed and said, "General, I will see you, General Xiao."
General Xiao waved his hand and said: "There is no General Xiao here."
Tangning was stunned for a moment, then saluted again and said, "Junior has met Mr. Xiao."
"You're right here. What gifts are you bringing?" Mr. Xiao waved to the servants on the side and said, "Put them all away."
"I have lived all my life, and you are the youngest Zhonglang General I have ever seen." Mr. Xiao looked at him and said, "When that boy from the Ling family was appointed as the Zhonglang General of Zuo Yuwei, he was two years older than you.
age."
Tangning cupped her hands and said, "It's all your Majesty's love."
"The Sixteenth Guard has indeed been a bit unsightly in recent years." Mr. Xiao took a sip of tea and said, "Since His Majesty has handed over Zuo Xiaowei to you, you should work hard. It is best to come out with a good show.
Show it to us old guys."
As soon as Mr. Xiao finished speaking, Xiao Jue walked in from the door, looked at Tang Ning, and asked in surprise, "Why are you here at my house?"
Mr. Xiao looked at him and said, "You young people have something to talk about. You can entertain your own friends while I go out for a walk..."
After Mr. Xiao left, Xiao Jue looked at Tang Ning and asked, "Have you heard that King Kang was grounded by His Majesty for three months? I heard that he was not even summoned to the palace on New Year's Eve. Several of his dignitaries also
All were deprived of their titles..."
Tangning nodded and said, "I heard about it."
King Kang was really a model of seeking death this time. The good cards he held in his hand were smashed, and they hit Chen Huang's gun. The lesson he learned this time should be enough for him to learn smarter.
"If you think about it carefully, Prince Kang is quite pitiful." Xiao Jue said, then shook his head and said, "Let's not talk about it anymore. The envoy from Xiaowan came to Beijing this time and brought many beauties from Xiaowan with him.
Many powerful people have bought them back to their homes, not only as concubines but as servant girls, they are also pleasing to the eye, aren't you interested?"
Tangning shook her head and said, "No..."
He already has radish, cabbage, chess, calligraphy and painting at home, so there is no need to buy another cantaloupe. Although he really wants to eat cantaloupe, for the sake of family harmony, it is better not to think about it.
The incident caused by the sudden appearance of two ladies last time was enough for him. If he bought another beauty from the Western Regions, Tang Yaoyao would not let him go, even if Xiao Ru Xiaoyi didn't mind.
As a neighbor in name only, she is actually exercising the power of a lady.
What's more, if you want to see exotic customs, it's enough to visit Tangshui, why bother looking far away?
He looked at Xiao Jue and asked, "Did you buy it?"
"I don't dare." Xiao Jue shook his head and said: "But I heard that Tang Jing bought one. This boy is about the same age as us and is not married yet. I don't know what he is thinking. Could it be that he likes this tune...
…”
He thought for a moment, seemed to have discovered something, and said in shock: "Tang Shui looks like a girl from the Western Regions. Do you think Tang Jing would like Tang Shui... It shouldn't be possible. Tang Shui is still his sister no matter what. He doesn't
Maybe he is such a beast, but not necessarily, what if he is really such a beast..."
Tangning glanced behind him and asked casually, "Do you not want to buy it or don't you dare to buy it?"
Xiao Jue shook his head and said: "I would like to buy it, but it is too expensive. If I buy it, wouldn't it expose the fact that I hide the banknotes secretly?"
"What to buy?" A voice came from behind him.
"The beauty of the Western Region..."
Xiao Jue realized something was wrong after answering. He turned around and looked at Lu Ya walking over, his face changed drastically.
"So you like beauties from the Western Regions..."
"I also hid the banknotes secretly..."
"Take care." Looking at Lu Ya approaching step by step, Tang Ning patted Xiao Jue on the shoulder and turned to leave.
…
Tang Mansion.
Tang Qi sat on the chair, looked at Mr. Xu, and said: "After a while, I will wrong Mr. Xu again."
Mr. Xu waved his hand and said: "For His Highness's great cause, this is not an grievance. Mr. Tang does not have to worry about Prince Kang."
He picked up the tea cup and found that there was no tea in it, so he put it down again.
Immediately behind him, a maid stepped forward to help him fill up the tea cup. In the process, she accidentally knocked over the tea cup and spilled the hot tea onto Mr. Xu's clothes. He immediately stood up.
Tang Qi's face darkened and he said coldly: "How do you do this!"
The maid opened her mouth in a panic, but she spoke a strange language. Her facial features were also very distinct, her nose was high, and she was very exotic. She was obviously not a Han woman.
Mr. Xu smiled and said, "Don't be angry, Mr. Tang, she didn't mean it."
While he was speaking, his eyes were fixed on the maid from the Western Region and did not move away.
Tang Qi has been in power for many years and is very good at observing people's emotions. When he saw this scene, he looked at Mr. Xu and said with a smile: "If Mr. Xu likes it, I will give you this beauty from the Western Regions. How about it?"
Mr. Xu looked at him, smiled sheepishly, but did not refuse, and said, "Thank you, Mr. Tang..."
