Bailiheng looked at Shi Qinghuan and motioned for her to continue.
Shi Qinghuan said, "I originally thought that the Crown Prince, Cheng Yangfeng, and you were the three pillars that allowed the court to achieve a check and balance effect, but now it is actually that your side is at a disadvantage. Specifically, it is the Holy Lord's side that is at a disadvantage. Downwind.
If I guessed correctly, the Holy One is now afraid that the Crown Prince will seek the throne, and he is also afraid that Cheng Yangfeng will turn against him. Therefore, the Supervision Department must be more active in recruiting talents, so that the people he likes are all based on literature, martial arts, wealth, and so on. For the Lord, he is exempted from the palace examination and directly used by the Holy One. The Holy One is enriching his own power. "
Shi Qinghuan said with confusion on his face, "But what I don't know is, in the current situation, is the prince better, or..."
Bailiheng raised his eyes, and with a look, Shi Qinghuan's brows wrinkled.
The one who is even better is Cheng Yangfeng.
This is difficult to do.
But it's also an opportunity.
It is difficult to deal with Cheng Yangfeng, but with the Holy Master behind him, it is a great opportunity.
And at present, it seems that although Cheng Hexuan, as the prince, has become the other party of the three forces, he has no intention of antagonizing Bailiheng. He should only focus on protecting himself while maintaining a neutral confrontation.
In this way, just concentrate on dealing with Cheng Yangfeng.
Seeing Shi Qinghuan's thoughts, Bailiheng reminded, "Don't do anything too hastily, especially, don't expose your flaws in front of others, otherwise..."
"I see."
In the following time, Bailiheng roughly told Shi Qinghuan some details of the current situation.
After all, it is a court, and many things are different from the outside.
Even the news about Wufangzhai, as long as it is about the deep palace, may not always be too accurate.
This was also Shi Qinghuan's shortcoming. Fortunately, with Bailiheng's cooperation, everything was safe.
Seeing that it was noon, Shi Qinghuan bit the bullet and followed Bailiheng to the palace banquet.
Wait on one side in advance, waiting for everyone to enter first.
The first to arrive were naturally the queen and her concubines.
As soon as he saw the queen, Shi Qinghuan's heart softened.
That was her godmother.
He gave her the same love as his mother.
Elegant as before, but also looking haggard.
The concubines chatted and took their seats. Shi Qinghuan stood behind Baili Heng and saluted, but was only looked at lightly.
Then came the princes and princesses, as well as some princes and nobles who happened to be in the palace to pay their respects.
Shi Qinghuan remained silent, hoping no one would see her.
"I heard from my father that Brother Baili would have dinner with me today. I was wondering if he was lying to me, but I didn't expect that it turned out to be true."
When the voice came, Shi Qinghuan quickly followed Bailiheng and saluted, "I have met His Highness the Crown Prince."
"Hey, why are you being polite to me? Huh? Who is this?"
Cheng Hexuan's eyes fell on Shi Qinghuan, and Shi Qinghuan had no choice but to reply with a smile, "Your Highness, the common man is Su Zhou, the second son of the Su family in Fangdong."
Having said that, Bailiheng added, "I also came here today to take part in the palace examination."
"It turns out to be you."
Cheng Hexuan smiled gracefully, and he, who was already high-spirited, looked even more gentle and kind.
"I heard before that there is a talented man who was found by Brother Baili and valued him very much. Now it seems that it is you. I have also heard for a long time that Brother Su has great literary talent. When I see him today, he is really unparalleled! "
"His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has been praised too much. It is just rumors from the outside world. It is an honor for me to be appreciated by Mr. Left Prime Minister."
Modesty and courtesy, Cheng Hexuan looked appreciative.
At this moment, a chuckle came from outside, "Second Young Master Su is being humble now. Who knows in Fangdong? Second Young Master is talented and has countless poems. Moreover, I am fortunate to have a good friend of Second Young Master, this Young Master Bai." , is also extremely talented, but he admires the second young master very much, which shows that the second young master Su is really powerful!"
Cheng Yangfeng walked over with a smile, Shi Qinghuan nodded and saluted, and then said with a smile, "Your Majesty is just joking, it's all praise from outsiders, but there is one thing. Your Majesty must have made a mistake."
"Oh? What's the matter?"
"I have been frail and sick since I was a child. I stay at home and do not interact with outsiders. Therefore, the Mr. Bai whom the prince calls me is not even acquainted with me, let alone a close friend."
This temptation is a little rough.
Cheng Yangfeng didn't care when he saw this, "So, I was deceived. I saw that he was quite talented, but I didn't expect him to be so ignorant. That's all. It's okay to deceive me, but if you are ignorant enough to deceive me in the future, Father, that is the crime of deceiving the emperor, and the whole family will be implicated!"
When he said this, Cheng Yangfeng stared at Shi Qinghuan, but Shi Qinghuan was calm and composed.
"That's what the prince said."
Looks natural and smiles as usual.
Seeing that there was no flaw, Cheng Yangfeng looked at Bailiheng and said, "I haven't congratulated you yet, the left prime minister has gained another talent."
"It's not as good as the prince's precautions!"
As soon as these two people get together, sparks will fly.
Everyone around them felt the atmosphere here and looked sideways.
Fortunately, at this time, the chamberlain announced, "The Holy One has arrived."
Everyone then stood up and saluted.
Shi Qinghuan stood behind Bailiheng and breathed a sigh of relief.
The reason why Cheng Yangfeng tested and threatened was that he must still have suspicions in his heart, but he didn't really find out anything.
You have to be more careful in the future.
Cheng Ao took his seat with a friendly look on his face. After everyone was seated, the delicacies were presented and the family banquet officially began.
However, the royal family's family banquet is naturally different from ordinary people's family banquets.
Even if it seems to be simple and commonplace, there is a hidden light, and you come and go, and it is very turbulent.
But these have nothing to do with Shi Qinghuan.
She just sat quietly in the corner, trying to avoid everyone's eyes, moving her chopsticks from time to time, and listening to useful information.
"Princess Hengyue has arrived."
As soon as the voice came out, Shi Qinghuan's hands under his sleeves trembled slightly, and when he turned around, he saw a figure walking towards the door.
Tall and thin, with a handsome appearance that is as beautiful as snow, his whole body is surrounded by an inexorable indifference and arrogance.
It's Heng Yue, her best friend ever.
She was also the person who almost became her sister-in-law.
Shi Qinghuan remembered that Heng Yue used to be the one who laughed the most.
In ten years, things have really changed and people have changed.
Heng Yue stepped forward, bowed, and then sat down.
But as soon as she sat down, Concubine Jin beside her said, "Hey, the princess is becoming more and more noble now. The family banquet appointed by the Holy One is already late!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Yue Heng looked over with a cold look. The aura was like ice and snow turning into ice. Concubine Jin instantly turned pale.
"Of course I am not as leisurely as Concubine Jin. I recite Buddhist scriptures day and night, just like that."
"Even so, it shouldn't be..."
"What shouldn't be done? Shouldn't we pray for this dark inner palace?"
One sentence left Concubine Jin speechless. Concubine Yuan could not speak, "Hengyue, although Concubine Jin's words are a bit unpleasant, you really shouldn't face the Buddha lantern every day. You should also think about it for yourself." ”
Their eyes met, and Concubine Jin quickly answered, "Your Majesty, I have heard that the country of Dai Viet has good intentions with us for hundreds of years. Princess Heng Yue is also of this age. It's time to get married, so why not..."
"Why not? Concubine Jin means that you should marry me?"
"Why not? Since you are my Princess Tiansheng, Heng Yue, you must be loyal to the country."
The words are nice, but they are just bullying Heng Yue and leaving no one to look after him.
Shi Qinghuan's expression turned cold.
Heng Yue's biological mother was Concubine Qian. She was deeply favored by the Holy Emperor, but she died young due to illness, and Heng Yue was gradually looked down upon by everyone.
If it weren't for the Queen's care and Heng Yue's own tough temperament, he would have died long ago in the harem, a place that eats people without spitting out their bones.
Concubine Jin's words naturally aroused everyone's thoughts, their eyes intertwined, and there was a moment of discussion.
However, Heng Yue took his time and sneered before looking at Concubine Jin.
"Loyalty to the country? Don't you think it's ridiculous for Concubine Jin to say this?"
"How ridiculous?"
"How can you be so stupid as to be loyal to the country?"
After saying that, without waiting for Concubine Jin to retort, Heng Yue stood up and pointed to her long hair that was already tied up.
"Let me say it one last time, I, Heng Yue, am now a woman, and I don't need you to worry about important matters in my life."
"Heng Yue..."
"Shut up, I, Heng Yue, am Shi Qingyu's widow in life, and Shi Qingyu's soul-returning wife in death."
