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After the greetings, the banquet was held. The table was filled with some fresh seasonal vegetables and exquisite side dishes. It was obvious that a lot of thought had been put into it. Wang Junlin's nose twitched slightly, and then he began to eat with confidence. The taste was really good, so he
Eating very happily.
Next, the five people at the table casually chatted about past events about people in Beijing, and they had a great time chatting with each other.
The former prince may have heard about some of Wang Junlin's lewd affairs, so he brought the topic to the wonderful news about the beauty and powder room. He also had to mention the romantic history and glorious achievements of some important officials in the Sui Dynasty.
Although the two men still had their own thoughts on the topic, the atmosphere was successfully livened up. Wang Junlin occasionally talked about some interesting things, or what he saw along the way when he traveled around the world with his unfounded master, which always surprised everyone.
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After the meal, Yang Yong and Wang Junlin each had something to gain and said goodbye with smiles. Pei Yuanqing and Wang Junlin left together, and Huang Baochang and Li Chun also left one after another.
Yang Yong still didn't say goodbye, sitting cross-legged on the soft couch. For most of this time, he remained in this posture without moving. He watched Wang Junlin and Huang Baochang disappear at the door of Huafang, with expressions on their faces.
His smile disappeared, and he had a solemn look on his face, frowning in thought.
"Your Highness, what do you think of Qin Anhou?" Gao Ying walked in from the side door with his hands behind his back, looked at the door of Huafang, and asked in a test-teaching tone.
Yang Yong smiled self-deprecatingly and said: "This son's etiquette, words and deeds are very decent. He seems to be neither humble nor arrogant, but in fact... he is the most proud person I have ever seen. Although I am a prince, he is preparing to aspire to the throne of the emperor.
That man, but deep in his eyes, I can't feel the slightest sense of superiority."
Gao Ying showed admiration on his face and said: "Yes, this boy is very similar to those who came from the Immortal Yin Sect. In addition, a month ago, the East Palace sent Yuwen Chengdu and Mai Tiezhu, and the eldest princess sent Mr. Mo.
The eunuchs have led people to help Wang Junlin deal with those foreign experts, and then combined with Wang Junlin's own magical abilities and strange origins, it is basically certain that Wang Junlin's origin is from the legendary Xianyin Sect."
Yang Yong frowned slightly, looked at Gao Ying and said, "I just don't understand, why did Gao Gong let me do what he did today?"
After a pause, he sighed quietly and said: "I'm afraid what I did today is extremely unbearable in his eyes. It's not a good feeling to be despised by such a person deep in my heart, let alone think about it again."
It has been conquered and used."
"Your Highness, we have never thought of subduing Wang Junlin for our own use, because he cannot be subdued by anyone, including Your Majesty and Yang Guang who has taken your position." Gao Ying withdrew his eyes from the door and said meaningfully. Wang
If Jun Lin could hear these words, he would be surprised by the accuracy of Gao Ying's judgment.
Yang Yong's face became even more confused. He frowned and said, "Then what was the purpose of Duke Gao's appointment with Wang Junlin today? If he wanted to ambush the master and kill him on the spot, why didn't he take action just now?"
Gao Ying shook his head and said: "If that idiot Qiu Rui dies, he will die, but the fact that his Changping Palace was destroyed by the people has damaged your highness's reputation a lot. Your highness's top priority now is to accumulate fame and cherish your own feathers. You can't do that."
This kind of thing is jealous and ridiculed by the world's heroes and talents."
Yang Yong was thoughtful and said, "Did Gao Gong have other plans during the journey?"
A frightening light flashed in Gao Ying's eyes, and she said: "If we want to kill someone with great supernatural powers like Wang Junlin, we must not have three or more masters who have broken the power to surround him or send an army of thousands of tigers and wolves to surround and kill him.
, it is difficult to work, but His Majesty is watching in Kyoto, who dares to use such a large-scale weapon privately. And we can gather three masters who have broken the power in our hands, but in addition to Qiu Fu who is eager for revenge, the other two old guys
Having held a high position for many years, I would never be willing to do the same thing as a young man like Yuwen Chengdu."
Yang Yong snorted coldly and said: "I heard that the cavalry and dead soldiers led by Gu Na's younger brother Yuwen Chengdu and Mai Tiezhang a few days ago totaled nearly a thousand people. I saw that my father didn't say much."
Gao Ying smiled slightly and said unceremoniously: "Your Highness is wrong. I and your Majesty have been ministers for many years. I know very well that your Majesty is extremely dissatisfied with Yang Guang for unscrupulously amassing three thousand dead men and acting recklessly in the capital. However, for various reasons, he has never
What to say, but it has already been shown in actions. On the day of the Queen's burial more than a month ago, when the Tengu eclipsed the sun, we suddenly launched an attack and almost succeeded. This was the result of His Majesty's acquiescence, otherwise His Majesty could have stopped all our actions with just a decree.
And then His Majesty suddenly appointed me. Although he had the idea of taking advantage of my popularity to complete the autumn examination, His Majesty also became more and more dissatisfied with Yang Guang and began to waver in his heart about the candidate for the crown prince."
Hearing Gao Ying's words, Yang Yong smiled brightly and said, "What Mr. Gao said makes sense. My father had some hesitations about abolishing the position of Prince Gu, and it was all because of Gu's cruel mother and empress."
"Well...it's just that Gao Gong hasn't said why he invited Wang Junlin here today and why Rang Gu behaved so badly." Yang Yong said immediately.
Seeing that his words failed to divert Yang Yong's attention, Gao Ying hesitated for a moment and finally said: "Your Highness, I still remember that I specifically asked you to throw the bunch of grapes on the top of the plate to Wang Junlin."
Yang Yong was startled for a moment and asked in surprise: "Did Gao Gong tamper with those bunches of grapes? Could it be that there was a huge poison in them?"
Gao Ying's eyes flashed and he said: "Your Highness is wise, I did find a strange poison and put it into the bunch of grapes using a secret method, but... this poison is a chronic poison. It will take three days to become effective, and
Wang Junlin will not die immediately, and no one will doubt that it was us."
Yang Yong nodded, expressing satisfaction with Gao Ying's arrangement, but took a deep look at Gao Ying and said seriously: "I hope Gao Gong can tell me in advance what plans he has in the future."
Gao Ying gave a bitter smile, cupped his hands and said, "I was worried that Your Highness would know about this in advance and Wang Junlin would see the clues in his words and deeds, so I didn't report it to Your Highness. It's my fault. Please forgive me."
When Yang Yong heard this, his expression softened and he said: "Gong Gao also only wanted to be alone. Don't blame Gao Gong."
"If Your Highness is fine, I will disguise myself and go home. Recently, many people have been staring at my mansion. If I am not at home for a long time, someone with an intention will definitely notice it." Gao Ying said at the right time.
Yang Yong finally stood up and said: "Gong Gao has been running back and forth for Gu's affairs. When Gu becomes the crown prince and ascends to the throne of the emperor, he will definitely reward Gao Gong with the title of king and prime minister."
Gao Ying sighed and said with a sincere face: "When Your Highness becomes the lord of the world, it will be the day when I retire and return to my hometown to live in retirement. Your Highness must not refuse my intention to retire."
Hearing this, Yang Yong secretly breathed a sigh of relief deep in his heart, but with a worried look on his face, he said: "How can that be done? I still want you and I to rule the world together and make the Sui Dynasty as good as the Han Dynasty.
world."
Gao Ying said reluctantly: "If my body still allows me to do so, I will help His Highness live for a few more years."
The two of them got off the boat while thinking about a bright future. Yang Yong personally sent Gao Ying away from the side door. He watched the latter get on the carriage and leave under the escort of twenty guards in black. Then he turned around and went back to the other side.
hospital.
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In the carriage, Gao Ying with a complex expression looked away from the window where Yang Yong turned, and suddenly said: "Old Chong, King Junlin has already eaten one of those bunches of grapes, but I don't know whether your method can succeed?"
Gao Ying's carriage was very large and could accommodate four people without any problem. There was also a table in the middle with fine wine, fragrant tea and fruits on it. At this time, there was an old man sitting on the other side of the table.
The old man's face was pale and almost bloodless, and his body was almost skinny, but his head seemed extremely large. At this time, he was sitting in a very comfortable posture. When Gao Ying came in, he just opened his eyelids and spoke with
He glanced at the other party with faintly green eyes, then picked up the wine bottle on the table and drank.
"Don't be anxious, Mr. Gao. As long as that kid eats the grapes, he will not be able to escape our grasp. There is no other way to go except to obey our words. Even if he wants to die, it will not be that easy."
." The old man whom Gao Ying called Mr. Chong said with confidence and arrogance.
Gao Ying breathed a sigh of relief and said: "If we can control this son, we will be even more powerful. I will definitely keep my word, and I will definitely fulfill everything I promised Chong Lao."
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Wang Junlin was riding on the blood-maned horse. Because this guy didn't like the saddle, he would not be willing to put a saddle on him unless he was fighting and sprinting, so his butt was a little uncomfortable. At this time, a sneer appeared at the corner of his mouth, thinking about the big man he had talked with earlier.
During the whole process of meeting the prince, there were too many doubts in my heart.
He pulled out a branch and asked Pei Yuanqing next to him: "Does the eldest prince just want to see me today?" After Prince Yang Yong was deposed, his title of prince also disappeared, but Wang Junlin called him the eldest prince.
is the most suitable.
Pei Yuanqing smiled and replied: "The eldest prince is eager for talents. Brother Wang is the top talent of our young generation in the Sui Dynasty. It is normal for him to want to meet Brother Wang and to get closer to him."
Wang Junlin was startled, smiled bitterly and shook his head. After a while, he suddenly sighed: "Why do I always feel that this matter is not that simple?"
Pei Yuanqing and Wang Junlin have known each other for almost a year. They have similar temperaments. I had known that the latter was very proud in his bones and as gentle as jade on the surface. It is difficult for people who don’t know the details to associate with the poisonous general who is famous all over the world. And he knew that Wang Junlin
With his powerful mental skills, seeing that he was serious about what he said, he thought for a moment and said: "My grandfather said that the first priority for the eldest prince now is to rebuild his reputation. He must cherish his feathers very much, so he won't do it at this time.