"The letter left by Han Qian still has some content. What is it about?" Shen Yang saw that Yang Yuanpu was just angry at this time and had not lost his mind, so he continued to ask Chen De.
Shen Yang looked at the bottom of the letter through the light. It seemed that there was a full page written with a jiao pen. At this time, he hoped that in this letter, Han Qian could be somewhat relieved and that Yang Yuanpu's words would not make him feel betrayed. It was so strong that it swallowed up his reason.
Chen De held the letter in his hand and was very hesitant. There was another layer of unbelievable shock in his eyes, as if it contained something terrible.
"What exactly cannot be read?"
Li Pu was so anxious that he had no respect for Chen De. He walked over and grabbed the letter and read it in Chen De's place:
"In order to fight against the crime of rebellion and other matters, the princes have planned everything, and everything is worry-free. There is no need for ministers to worry about His Highness. However, His Highness needs to beware of Shen Yang and Wang Lin when it comes to recruiting Chuzhou. In the early years, Wang Lin used his courage to admonish Xu. Ming Zhen was given the name because his human nature should be higher than that of Wei Chen. He should not care about fame and fame. However, Wei Chen has been with him for several years and judging from his character, this is not the case. Wei Chen has always been confused by the knowledgeable people. Why did the brilliant Mr. Shen Yang recommend him to His Highness? When the Imperial Mausoleum case occurred, the Feng family was afraid of being guilty and asked for help from Your Highness. Only His Highness, Wei Chen, Jiang Huo, Yuan Guowei, Shen Yang, Wang Lin and others were involved in this matter. He knew it, but the next day Yin Peng, the head of the Chuzhou Pavilion, went to Feng's house to seduce Feng Wenlan and shake his mind, causing twists and turns in the imperial mausoleum case. The news should have been leaked by someone close to His Highness. When Shen He, the young eunuch of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, fell ill in Tan, At first, only His Highness and Wei Chen, Marquis Xinchang, Shen Yang, Wang Lin, and Zhang Ping were aware of the cause of the illness. However, all signs indicate that Wang Wenqian knew about it early on while he was far away in Jinling, and he should be by His Highness's side. Someone leaked the news. Chu Jian was cunning, and Wei Chen secretly observed for a long time, and only felt that Shen Yang and Wang Lin were the most suspicious, but there was no evidence. Before leaving, it was a pity that Wei Chen could not share the worries of His Highness. Wei Chen this time I went to Jinling and took over the remnants of Binghu from Marquis Xinchang. I did not ask His Highness for permission. I was not being arrogant and rude to Your Highness, but I did not dare to do so. I was afraid that if I accidentally leaked the news, my only chance to regain Jinling and succeed to the throne would be missed. The humble minister acts recklessly, is frightened, knows that his sin is serious, and dare not beg His Highness for forgiveness. I only hope that Your Highness will be close to virtuous ministers and far away from villains, and be careful not to be harmed by traitors and sycophants..."
"It's nonsense, it's nonsense! This thief Han Qian is talking nonsense. He abandoned His Highness and fled to the city. He is also talking nonsense about Master Shen and me. Please be careful, Your Highness!" Wang Lin couldn't control it anymore when she heard this. Like a cat whose tail was stepped on, he knelt down in front of Yang Yuanpu and kowtowed loudly, shouting, "Han Qian, a thief, is trying to get away. He is deliberately confusing His Highness!"
Yang Yuanpu turned his head at this time and glanced suspiciously at Shen Yang and Wang Lin's faces.
Shen Yang didn't expect him to speak for Han Qian, and Han Qian slapped him before leaving. However, he looked calmer and calmer than Wang Lin. He knelt on the ground and said, "I don't know why Han Qian is like this. I am sincere and there is absolutely no trace of it." I apologize to Your Highness, please look into it clearly."
Yang Zhitang, Zheng Yu, Zheng Chang and others were all dumbfounded. They didn't expect that Han Qian not only ran away, but also dug such a big hole and waited for them to plug it. Shen Yang, Wang Lin might have been ordered by Chuzhou. The spy who has been lurking around His Highness these years?
Or is it true, as Wang Lin said, that this is just Han Qian trying to escape and deliberately muddying the waters?
Yang Zhitang looked at Zheng Yu and Zheng Chang. They all realized that even though it was possible that Han Qian deliberately muddied the waters, they could not take it lightly.
To be honest, Yang Zhitang, Zheng Yu, and Zheng Chang were not directly involved in many of the secret things Han Qian mentioned in the letter. They could only look at Ruan Yan and Yin Peng.
As the envoy of the Central Gate of Chuzhou, Ruan Yan did not interfere with the affairs of the palace. He may not know the clues, but as the director of the Chuzhou Hall, Yin Peng is Wang Wenqian's direct confidant. Han Qian also wrote clearly in the letter. Yin Peng's secret contact with the Feng family during the Imperial Mausoleum case was the key to the change in attitude of the Feng family, and ultimately led to Emperor Tianyou's final decision to cleanse the Feng family - if Shen Yang, one of Wang Lin's was a Chuzhou secret During this time, he must have been in secret contact with Yin Peng.
"Han Qian's ability to stir up trouble is really amazing. If Lords Shen Yang and Wang Lin were really from Chuzhou, how could His Highness Prince Tan be where he is today?" Yin Peng laughed.
Although Yin Peng defended Shen Yang and Wang Lin, Yang Zhitang, Zheng Yu, and Zheng Chang were all old foxes, so how could they easily believe his words?
Yang Yuanpu looked at Yin Peng with his eyes, ignored his words, and slowly looked at Shenyang and Wang Lin, staring at them like poisonous snakes.
Wang Lin tried her best to suppress the shock and panic in her heart, and stood there proudly, as if her heart was filled with countless grievances.
The atmosphere in the lobby was as quiet as death. Yang Zhitang, Zheng Yu, and Zheng Chang looked towards Zhang Ping, Jiang Huo, and Li Pu, and saw that they all looked at Shen Yang and Wang Lin with suspicious expressions on their faces, thinking that they might be deep in love. Maybe someone who was directly involved in the Imperial Mausoleum case and Shen He's death from illness should be able to see more clues at this time, and should also know that the content written in Han Qian's letter is not based on speculation.
I don't know how long it took, but Yang Yuanpu waved his hand haggardly and said to Shen Yang and Wang Lin: "Mr. Shen Yang, Wang Lin, please send Master Ruan a gift for me, and Master Yin will go back to the post house to rest."
"Your Highness, you must not believe the slanderous words of Han Qian, a thief!" Wang Lin kowtowed in fear, fearing that when he stood up and walked out of the hall, hundreds of warriors would surround him and chop him into pieces.
Shen Yang knew that it was imperative to discuss with Chuzhou. Even if there were doubts between him and Wang Lin, His Highness would not do anything to him for the time being, but this would make it even more difficult for him to defend himself. At the moment, he could only He stood up, bowed to Yang Yuanpu, and then urged Wang Lin to accompany Ruan Yan, while Yin Peng left first.
Seeing that Shen Yang seemed to be mourning his age at this moment, Jiang Huo looked at Shen Yang's white mane and felt puzzled. He really didn't understand why Han Qian thought there was something wrong with Shen Yang.
It's just that the battle of hearts and minds behind it is too deep and complicated, and the many doubts listed by Han Qian cannot be questioned, and Jiang Huo doesn't know what to say.
"I drank too much. I need to go home and rest first. Please allow me to go back to your highness." Han Daoming saw that Yang Zhitang and others were still sitting in the same place. Apparently he wanted to stay and discuss with his highness how to clean up the next chaotic situation. His identity was This moment became very awkward, so I had to stand up and leave to avoid suspicion.
Yang Yuanpu nodded gloomily and allowed Han Daoming to leave; then people who knew they were not qualified to participate in the most confidential consultations left one after another.
Princess Qingyang is a concubine. No matter what happens in private, it is okay to attend banquets in public, but she cannot participate in public discussions about political affairs. At this time, she must return to the inner house first.
Soon only Yang Yuanpu, Zhang Ping, Jiang Huo, Yang Zhitang, Li Pu, Zheng Yu, Zheng Chang and Zhang Chao were left in the huge hall.
At this time, the remaining banquet was removed, and several long tables were placed in Youda's hall.
Yang Yuanpu stared at the letter left by Han Qian when he left the city, and he almost burned a stick of incense without making a sound. The silent lobby made everyone feel as if they were sitting in a quiet valley.
Yang Yuanpu didn't speak. Zhang Ping and others were sitting at the bottom, not knowing what to say.
The amount of information in Han Qian's letter was too large. On the surface, he pointed out the suspicious aspects of Shen Yang and Wang Lin, and reminded this party not to be led by Shen Yang and Wang Lin when negotiating with Chuzhou. At the same time, Han Qian was also trying to defend his decision to go to Jinling to seize military power from Li Pu.
Because there was a traitor around His Highness, Han Qian had no choice but not to say hello in advance, and there was no way to tell him all his inner plans. It was not because Han Qian was arrogant and domineering.
This is the true meaning of Han Qian's letter.
After a long time, Yang Yuanpu took a long breath, as if to expel all the bad breath in his chest, looked at everyone present, and said slowly: "It seems that I did misunderstand Master Han in the past, and I never thought that Master Han would take advantage of him without telling me." The remnants of the soldiers had no choice but to understand Master Han's sincerity in honoring his father. They also thought that if Master Han could agree to marry Wang Wenqian's daughter, after the capture of Jinling, I would be able to ask for it naturally. Master Han stayed with me to look for things - it was my fault that Master Han had to leave."
This paragraph of Yang Yuanpu seemed to be self-criticism, but Yang Zhitang, Zheng Yu, Zheng Chang and others were secretly shocked after hearing this. They did not expect that His Highness had previously intended to promote the marriage between Han Qian and Wang Wenqian's daughter. His intention was not to let go after the war. Han Qian goes back to Xuzhou?
Yes, killing Han Qian right after the war would chill the hearts of all the officials in the world, but letting Han Qian return to Xuzhou would undoubtedly be a return to the mountain. It would be safest to stay with him and use him to weaken his influence step by step.
The reason for discussing marriage at this time is that Han Qian will have no excuse to talk about filial piety after the war, right?
Thinking about it this way, when Ruan Yan brought up the marriage between Han Qian and Wang Wenqian's daughter on behalf of Xin Wang Yang Yuanyan, it seems that it is not as simple as it seems!
Or did Wang Lin, on behalf of His Highness, raise it secretly when he was in Yangzhou?
This guess is reasonable. Otherwise, how significant would Chuzhou’s proposal of marriage be?
But who would have thought that Wang Lin would have problems?
However, Han Qian resolutely left the city. Did he also have a glimpse of His Highness's thoughts before making his decision?
Although Yang Zhitang, Zheng Yu, and Zheng Chang are all very intelligent and thoughtful people, they do not know the details of many things, so they are not very sure about all their guesses.
However, what Yang Yuanpu is thinking in his heart and what the truth about the engagement is is no longer important at this moment. His Highness is willing to bow his head and admit his mistakes due to the situation. This is always a good thing, at least with Chuzhou. The peace talks and the siege of Jinling will not be destroyed.
In fact, this is also their purpose.
Regardless of why Han Qian and Yang Yuanpu came to this point, and regardless of whether Han Qian would separate Xuzhou from now on and never come out again after returning to Xuzhou, they must first ensure the capture of Jinling.
Only in this way can the interests of each family be protected.
Otherwise, wouldn't all their efforts be in vain?
"Master Han may still have some misunderstandings about His Highness," Zheng Chang pondered for a while and said, "According to the time, Master Han should not be far away from Fanchang City. I may be able to catch up with Han Qian when I ride out of the city and explain something to His Highness -
—Even if Mr. Han is determined to return to Xuzhou, we should have someone to see him off!"
Even if they part ways, it is best to do it in the least harmful way to the current situation. Zheng Chang thought about it and figured out that if he and Han Qian were able to talk, he could catch up and maybe sit down and discuss the terms.
possible.
"It's all thanks to you, Master Zheng. I also ask Master Zheng to apologize to Master Han on my behalf." Yang Yuanpu bowed to Zheng Chang and bowed.
Zheng Yu and Yang Zhitang felt quite complicated when they saw this scene.
Although Yang Yuanpu was a little too hasty with Han Qian, it can be said that it is extremely rare for him to be able to bend to such an extent at such a young age.
"How to deal with the matter between Lord Shen and Lord Wang?" Li Pu asked.
"When I left the palace and went to the palace, I was just a frail young man. Many people gathered around me by fate. I may have had various thoughts at the time, and I was even bewitched by Anning Palace and Chuzhou. This is normal, but I think what if
I am truly destined. If many people can realize this, they will be able to get rid of unnecessary thoughts and use them for me in the future." Yang Yuanpu put the letter in front of the candle, lit it and put it aside to watch the burning in the copper basin.
Turned into ashes and said, "Master, this letter never existed."
"Your Highness is wise!" Everyone praised in unison.
Zhang Ping secretly sighed in his heart. If His Highness could say these words before, everyone would be moved. But Han Qian has to leave the city first. Yang Zhitang, Li Pu, Zheng Yu, and Zheng Chang are all old foxes. They really know how to do it.
