Liu Mingzhi smiled and nodded, then flicked Suzaku's sweaty forehead with his finger: "Clever!
Young Master, it has been a few years since I became emperor, but I have never established a heir. These old foxes seem to not care on the surface, but in fact they are panicking.
Because they don't know which prince their children and grandchildren should attach themselves to in order to continue the family's prosperity and wealth after they retire and return home or become officials.
Therefore, although these old foxes do not come forward themselves, they push out the young officials below to serve as gunmen.
I want to see who I want to appoint as the heir apparent, young master, so that my children and grandchildren will not be in the wrong team in the future. Let alone continue the current family business, they will end up in a situation where the family is ruined.
After all, the battles for the crown prince in the past dynasties were bloody. Some people became ministers of the dragon, and naturally some people fell into ruin because they were on the wrong team, and even their families were ruined.
Otherwise, without their secret guidance or instigation, do you think that these backward officials are too full to do anything and would dare to reach out to the prince's affairs when I was still in my prime? "
"This... this is too insidious!"
“It’s just human nature, it’s nothing to be alarmed about.
They just wanted to take the opportunity to know who the prince would be who would succeed the throne in the future, but they did not interfere in these matters, which shows that they still have a sense of proportion.
I can only say that I have pitiful parents in the world. "
"Then young master, how do you want to deal with these old foxes?"
"Deal? Why should the young master deal with them?
They assist the young master in managing the affairs of the country in an orderly manner, so that the people have enough food and clothing. It's too late for the young master to thank them, so how can he deal with them?
So, I just told you, young master, I have figured it out. Some things are better to be blocked than to be cleared up.
Do you think they don’t understand that they are using these backward officials as weapons behind their backs? Master, can I see it right away?
Are they not using another method to tell the young master that I have to establish a heir apparent as soon as possible.
Then let the young master see if their heir is qualified to continue to assist the future new king like them, capable and knowledgeable.
They are choosing the future successor. Isn't it possible that the young master is choosing the pillars who will assist the new king in the future?
It's fine if everyone has a tacit understanding, but it's not good if some things are made clear.
After the spring of next year, the young master will let them, the old ministers, choose a successor he thinks is the most suitable, and he will hold a position of no importance or importance in each state capital, so as to select good talents.
Only by reassuring them can they help the young master govern the world without any worries! "
Suzaku nodded clearly: "This matter in the court is too complicated and too dirty.
But as long as the young master has figured it out, I will send an order to withdraw the brothers tomorrow? "
"Withdraw! There is no need to continue with some meaningless and necessary things."
"Well, Que'er understands!"
After Suzaku finished speaking, he stared at Young Master Liu with his watery and enchanting eyes for a while, then moved his head toward Young Master Liu, and bit his red lips lightly on Young Master Liu's shoulder.
"The young master has figured it out, and I have figured it out too!
Master! "
Liu Mingzhi lowered his head to look at the beautiful lady who was wrapping around him like an octopus, and pressed forward without hesitation.
In an instant, the notes of spring came from the steamy palace.
Outside the hall, Cai'er listened to the heart-stirring sounds in the hall and wandered around outside the hall with a blushing face, hoping to reduce the noise coming to her ears.
Although I have heard this kind of noise more than once, it is still a bit difficult for a palace maid like Cai'er to adapt to it.
The sun sets over the western mountains and the moon rises high.
Looking at the beautiful lady huddled in the brocade quilt, lazily falling into a deep sleep, Mr. Liu gently tucked the brocade quilt in, got up and walked towards the front hall.
"Cai'er, change clothes!"
"Yes, Your Majesty!"
After one or two cups of tea, Cai'er served Liu Mingzhi and changed into a sky-blue Confucian robe amidst Liu Mingzhi's teasing words. She bowed with a blushing face and sent Young Master Liu off.
"Cai'er sends you your majesty!"
"Well! Except for you, no one is allowed to take a step closer to the temple before noon tomorrow."
"My slave understands."
After a long time, Liu Mingzhi came out of the palace gate with a lantern in his hand, glanced at the moonlight in the sky, and hurried towards the outer city with a half-smile.
Liu Mingzhi's original intention was to go home after bathing and changing clothes to see his aunt Mo Rongrong and her almost two-month-old son Liu Zhenggong, and then go to have a tryst with the charming sister Tao Ying. Little pretty woman.
However, the obsessive love affair with Suzaku forced Mr. Liu's plan to make some changes.
She could only postpone going home to visit her aunt Rongrong and her youngest son Liu Zhenggong.
Changshun Street, Xing'anfang.
This is an area with a very good geographical location in the outer city of the capital. Anyway, according to Liu Mingzhi's general impression, although there are very few people living here with prominent officials and dignitaries, it is an area where gentry and wealthy businessmen gather. .
Although the price of houses here is slightly lower than that in the inner city, for some people, even a house is hard to find.
Looking at the quiet environment on the surrounding streets, Liu Mingzhi took a closer look at every house he passed.
No wonder the little pretty woman was so generous every time she made a move when she first met him. It seems that her family background is indeed extraordinary.
And to be able to live in a house here, Sister Tao, a pretty young woman, or the one in her family, not only has some money, but also has at least certain connections in the capital.
I don't know if I know the old good-for-nothing master of Sister Tao's house. If he did, it would be embarrassing.
While muttering about the identity of the little pretty woman, Young Master Liu took out the address written by Sister Tao from his sleeve, put it under the lantern and looked at it again, then he found a certain direction and walked over slowly. .
The moonlight was hazy, and after the clouds gradually disappeared, the surrounding vision suddenly became much hazy.
Mr. Liu, who was carrying a lantern on his way, seemed a bit unique in this quiet and quiet street.
It took Young Master Liu about half an hour since leaving the palace. He carried a lantern and walked to the back door of a house facing the street on Changshun Street and stopped.
Looking up at the back door with two red lanterns hung on it, Young Master Liu glanced around at the quiet back alley, wondering if he should go around the front door to see the name of the owner of the house.
If it's a familiar name, it's not too late to step back from the brink.
Otherwise, if he was caught in bed by an old friend he once knew, he would really have no way of getting around in this small place in the capital.
While Young Master Liu was hesitating, a slight movement suddenly came from the back door, which startled Young Master Liu. He lowered his breathing to the lowest level and secretly leaned forward to look into the gap between the two doors.
Within the tiny gap between the two back doors, Young Master Liu could vaguely see the long corridor leading to the backyard. With the flickering light of candlelight in the majestic swaying lanterns, there was nothing else. .
Young Master Liu, who was wondering if he heard it wrong, heard the subtle footsteps in the doorway again, and his heart suddenly tightened, and a sense of excitement that he had not experienced in a long time suddenly arose.
"Liu...Brother Liu? Are you here?"
"Sister Tao? Are you really looking out for me? You are so brave, right? Even if your master is not at home, it will be enough to choke you if a servant or maid sees it!"
The little pretty woman's delicate laughter came from behind the door: "You dare to go out and cheat on your little lady behind your back, why don't you dare to look out for me, sister?"
My sister is caught, and you can't run away. The worst is, we'll all be plunged into a pig cage together.
It's worth my sister's death to be able to dip the pig cage with you, brother Liu.
You're not afraid anymore, are you? If you are afraid, you can retrace your steps now and go home! "
Young Master Liu listened to the disdainful words of the pretty woman inside the door, rubbed his nose angrily, blew out the candles in the lantern, looked around and walked towards the back door.
"Afraid? Master, I never know how to write the word "fear".
Sister Tao, since you dare to cheat on me, my brother will dare to destroy her. "
"Bah... you are just cheating on me! A dog can't spit out ivory.
Since you are not afraid, you should come in quickly. Sister, I've been keeping a lookout for you, why don't you come in quickly? "
"If you don't open the back door, how can I get in?
Open the back door quickly, I'm still in a hurry to get in.
It would be troublesome if someone passed by and saw it! "
