"As long as you can help Ke'er ascend to the position of prince, I... I will agree to any conditions you have!"
While Chen Yuan was thinking about this matter, Concubine Yang's soft voice slowly sounded in Chen Yuan's ears. Then, she slowly walked up to Chen Yuan, stared at him and said.
She could feel that there was something special about the way Chen Yuan looked at her. Combined with some rumors about Chen Yuan, it was not difficult to guess his preference for women.
Although it is different from ordinary people, but... this is more beneficial to their mother and son, isn't it?
The reason why she wanted to lure Chen Yuan to tell him that the harem turmoil was related to him was because she wanted to use this to blackmail Chen Yuan into helping their mother and son.
Nowadays, Sima Ke is not favored by the emperor, and some of the forces he had built before gradually collapsed during the period when he was punished in the palace.
Facing the opponent Sima Ke, Sima Qian and Sima You unanimously stood on the same front. It can be said that Sima Ke has almost lost the qualification to compete for the throne of the prince.
There must be a powerful person to help mother and son!
Chen Yuan is very suitable.
Not only does he have outstanding talents and extraordinary means, but he also has a powerful force behind him to support him, such as Qingzhou Golden Envoy Jiang He and Xuanzi Divine Envoy Zhang Yantong.
These are all people from Chen Yuan's side. Although they can't be called huge, they are definitely not small either.
The most important thing is that Chen Yuan is growing up too fast. According to the news she learned, Chen Yuan is now ranked 21st on the list of celebrities. He is about to become a golden envoy of a state!
And how old is he?
He is only in his twenties and has greater potential in the future. If he becomes one of the divine envoys of the Sky Patrol Division in the future, he will have a considerable say in the court.
It can definitely bring great help to Sima Ke.
Moreover, even if Chen Yuan made some excessive demands, she... seemed not to suffer.
Although she has a noble status, she is still a woman, and she is still a woman who has not been favored by the emperor for many years. And Chen Yuan is the top young talent in the Central Plains. It is hard to say... that she can refuse such a temptation.
Sometimes it’s not just men who like women, in fact, women like men even more.
Chen Yuan's eyes narrowed, he looked up and down at Concubine Yang with squinted eyes, and chuckled:
"Any conditions are acceptable?"
"Yes, as long as you can help Ke'er."
"Come...kneel down first."
Chen Yuan looked down at Concubine Yang and said with a half-smile.
"This... this is not possible. I am a noble concubine after all. How can I kneel down for you." Yang Guifei shook her head quickly. This was simply a great humiliation.
But at the same time, I can't help but wonder, besides his unusual hobbies, does Chen Yuan also like to do other things?
"It seems that the empress is not able to agree to all requests."
Concubine Yang looked at Chen Yuan's teasing gaze and took a deep breath:
"When you help Ke'er ascend to the position of crown prince, I...I will agree to your rude request again."
Chen Yuan chuckled lightly, patted Yang Guifei's face, and said calmly:
"Chen will consider this matter. My queen, please continue to pray."
After saying that, he turned around and left.
Looking at Chen Yuan who had disappeared without a trace, Concubine Yang suddenly felt a little surprised. If it weren't for the pain that came from time to time on her face, she really couldn't believe that she would have said such words just now.
Caressing the right side of her face, Concubine Yang suddenly realized that she didn't hate Chen Yuan at all, but... she enjoyed it a bit.
No...how...how can this be so.
Can't think about it anymore.
Taking a deep breath, she suppressed the strangeness that gradually rose in her heart. She turned around and continued to kneel down to pray, but her trembling hands showed that she was not at peace at the moment.
But Chen Yuan actually did not leave. He was observing Concubine Yang's behavior like an outsider, and he was relieved when he saw that there was nothing strange about her.
Killing must not be done, otherwise Jingtai will be furious, and Li Hongshuang will be implicated at the same time, which is the next best thing.
Naturally, he could not be threatened by Concubine Yang and her son, so he could only use this method to gradually dispel her hatred for him.
Fortunately, everything was going as he expected.
As for Sima Ke, it seems that there is nothing wrong with helping him, but he must first restrain them and make them willingly surrender to him.
In this case, a prince can be considered a good chess piece.
Although his original intention was to separate the territory, he had to make various preparations before the world was in chaos. Now he just needed to see if Sima Ke would listen.
Of course, no matter how obedient he is, he will be just an abandoned son that Chen Yuan can abandon at any time in the future. Those previous grudges must be returned to him.
As for whether Yang Guifei is still worthy...
As we all know, he, Chen, has never been close to women. The most he can do is explore her depth to see if she is really affected by him.
...
...
After confirming that there was nothing unusual about Concubine Yang, Chen Yuan slowly left. When he appeared, the young Taoist nun from before breathed a sigh of relief, saying that he could no longer be seen suddenly and asked him what he was doing.
After the prevarication was over, Chen Yuan went straight to Li Hongshuang again.
The strength of the palace guards was indeed not weak, but compared to him, it was still far behind. They only needed to hide their traces to hide it from everyone.
When Chen Yuan returned to the main hall, Li Hongshuang was indifferent again. She had obviously read the contents of the kit, and Chen Yuan could see a lot of happiness that could not be concealed from her face.
I think Jiang He gave her a promise.
"Thank you very much for this."
Li Hongshuang waited until the Taoist nun went down, looked at Chen Yuan and said.
"Lovers will eventually become lovers. Brother Jiang treats me well, and my sister-in-law treats me well. Chen is naturally happy to see that the two of you no longer have to endure the pain of lovesickness."
Chen Yuan smiled faintly.
This sentence is true, and he is really happy to see this. Of course, first of all, Jiang He does not resist, otherwise he will not mind his own business.
"I have recorded this sentiment, as I have said before. If you encounter any difficulties in the capital in the future, you must come to me.
The old man still has some say. "
Li Hongshuang smiled.
Chen Yuan nodded and expressed his gratitude.
But in his heart, he thought of what his uncle once told him in Chenjiacun. When the former Chu was destroyed, Li Kuangxiu and the Chief Superintendent of the Patrol Division, Gu Tianqiong, had done a great job.
Otherwise, they would not be extremely popular ministers, and they were obviously die-hard supporters of the Sima family. If they rebelled in the future, they would definitely turn against each other.
He saw this very clearly.
After chatting for a while, Chen Yuan stood up to say goodbye and went straight to the Donghuang City Division. After he visited Zhang Yantong last night, the grandmaster who had previously served on his behalf left.
Today is the time to take office again.
Everything was no different from before. Patrolling and guarding were still carried out step by step. On the first day of his resumption of duty, Chen Yuan summoned several deputy envoys to inquire about what happened during this period.
But this time, no one dared to seek death like Yang Hucheng. Even Mu Xiu came to see Chen Yuan in a hurry.
He reported everything that happened during this period to him in detail. The acting grandmaster knew how to measure things. He was a master of the Zhang family. He knew that Chen Yuan was from the Zhang family, so he was basically just a decoration. Part of the power still belongs to these deputy envoys, and at the same time, they are headed by Tao Qingyuan.
After the chat, several people congratulated Chen Yuan for being ranked 21st on the list, saying that they all admired Chen Yuan for what happened in Shuzhou...
After sorting out the affairs of the East Imperial City Division, Chen Yuan returned to the Earl's Mansion. This time, the fourth prince Sima Ke did not send anyone to deliver the greetings, but paid a visit in person.
The housekeeper of the Chen Mansion did not dare to neglect, let alone turn away the door as before. Instead, he sent someone to the mansion to invite him, and on the other hand, he quickly sent someone to notify Chen Yuan.
Sima Ke was much more haggard than before. He was no longer as high-spirited as before, and even smiled a little reluctantly. When he saw Chen Yuan coming in, he quickly stood up and held his hands in his hands and said:
"Envoy Chen Qing, I haven't seen you for a long time."
Chen Yuan looked Sima Ke up and down and nodded slightly:
"I haven't seen Your Highness for a long time. Why do you have time to come to Chen Mansion today?"
"You go down first."
Sima Ke ordered the guards around him.
After they left, they were the only two people left in the room. Sima Ke said very sincerely:
"Before, Ke was impulsive. He was a little dissatisfied with Chen Qing because of an uncle who violated laws and disciplines. During this time, Ke reflected in the palace for a long time.
I came today to apologize to Chen Qingshi. "
"Your Highness is serious."
Chen Yuan smiled and ordered two cups of spiritual tea.
Seeing that Chen Yuan was still distant in his polite manner, Sima Ke gritted his teeth and whispered:
"When I went to the palace before, my mother-in-law told me everything. Although...it's a bit hard to accept, I have thought about it for a long time and finally figured it out. I will definitely not stop the young envoy."
Chen Yuan frowned, what did Sima Ke mean?
Why is it so foggy?
What did Concubine Yang tell him before?
What is obstruction?
He calmly took a sip of the spirit tea and asked directly:
"What does your Highness mean by this?"
Sima Ke was stunned. Can such a thing be said openly?
Could it be that Chen Yuan was still dissatisfied with himself and wanted to use this to humiliate himself?
It seems that it shouldn't be. It is said that Chen Yuan is still very open-minded. Chen Yuan's question directly interrupted what Sima Ke wanted to say next.
After brewing for a long time, he continued:
"Qing Envoy, you and I are now considered to be on the same side. The reason we came here this time is actually to resolve the previous grudges. Since then,
I still need Ambassador Chen Qing to give me some support. Don't worry, if Ambassador Qing has difficulty moving, if necessary...I...I can find an excuse to ask my mother to leave the palace. "
"Um???"
The confusion in Chen Yuan's eyes became even more intense.
What on earth is Sima Ke talking about?
Before he could say anything more, Sima Ke suddenly said:
"Logically, I shouldn't say this, but I still want to remind the young envoy that my father is now in his prime and has not aged, but he has not been to the harem for many years.
We must be careful, otherwise... we will all commit the grave crime of beheading. "
After saying this, Sima Ke let out a sigh of relief. He had already mentioned something about his mother and concubine, and he already had a sense of proportion in his heart, but Chen Yuan was different.
He is young and energetic, and if he gets a younger brother or sister, he will really be dead.
This must be eliminated.
As long as Chen Yuan understands, with his cultivation, he will definitely be able to prevent having children.
Since there is no way to stop it, fortunately, he can accept it calmly. Now... he has figured it out. He feels that his mother and concubine must have figured it out over the years...
And Chen Yuan is just a transparent person.
Chen Yuan looked at Sima Ke strangely. He didn't understand it before, but if he still doesn't understand it now, it would be a little abnormal.
It seems that Sima Ke wants to dedicate himself to Concubine Yang?
Want to be a kindred spirit with him?
Who do you think he is, Chen?
!
At the same time, he felt very strange. He was Yang Guifei whom he had just met this morning. She was willing to pay any price for Sima Ke, including what he thought.
But...it's morning!
It was impossible for Concubine Yang to tell Sima Ke about this matter. Moreover, from what he said, it seemed that she had already felt that there was a relationship between them.
Why?
Why does he think so?
What happened during the two months that I left?
There were a lot of questions in Chen Yuan's mind at this moment, and he was extremely surprised by what Sima Ke said. This was really hard to accept.
Hearing what the other party meant, it seemed that he could help them get in touch with him. He was really a good boy...
I don’t know what Jingtai would think if he knew he had such a good child.
That touch of green must be very dazzling.
No wonder he came to see me so persistently after he returned to Beijing. It turned out that he felt that he already had a deep relationship with him.
I want to use this to get closer to myself.
Allow yourself to support him in ascending to the throne of prince.
Taking a deep breath and suppressing the strangeness in his heart, Chen Yuan slowly tapped his fingers on the table. This seemed to be a good opportunity for him.
The opportunity to use Sima as a chess piece was not rejected immediately, but he said calmly:
"I see."
Seeing that Chen Yuan was no longer covering up, the last trace of doubt in Sima Ke's heart disappeared. Sure enough... he had to speak so clearly before revealing his thoughts.
This Chen Yuan is really not simple.
"It's good that Ambassador Qing understands, but don't worry, this kind of thing is only temporary. After I ascend the throne, Ambassador Chen Qing will no longer cover up."
Although Sima Ke felt extremely sad, he still showed a forced smile.
Now all he can rely on is Chen Yuan's strength. Otherwise, he will really have no choice but to wait for one of his two brothers to become an idle prince after he ascends the throne, or even quietly 'die' of illness.
Wait, Sima Ke suddenly thought of something. If Chen Yuan's preferences are different from ordinary people, doesn't it mean that his two brothers also have a chance?
He knew that the empress and Sima Qian's mother-in-law were also very beautiful. Although they were not as beautiful as his mother-in-law, they definitely had a different flavor.
No, he must not allow this.
At this moment, Sima Ke suddenly felt a sense of urgency in his heart, mainly because he was a little worried about gains and losses, and the thoughts in his mind couldn't help but spread a lot.
But Chen Yuan couldn't understand Sima Ke's thoughts at all.
If you could really hear his voice, you would definitely feel that he was stimulated by something during the two months he left. This is completely abnormal!
"But first His Highness needs to become the Crown Prince."
Chen Yuan smiled.
In fact, he really didn't expect Sima Ke to ascend the throne in the future. Jingtai was only over fifty years old, and his cultivation had reached the realm of Tiandan.
It would be difficult to die, and he might even outlive his sons.
It's just a trick in my spare time. What if it can really be used in the future?
"This matter depends entirely on Qing Envoy."
Sima Ke said in a deep voice.
"If there is a chance, Chen will help."
Chen Yuan made a vague promise.
Sima Ke was overjoyed and said quickly:
"Don't worry, Ambassador Qing. I will also support you from the Imperial Sister's side."
Sima Ke, whose psychology has gradually become different from ordinary people, now can't care about anything else. He no longer blocks Chen Yuan's closeness not only to his mother and concubine, but also to the emperor's sister.
Just use the mother concubine and the emperor's sister to tie up Chen Yuan and not give others a chance.
The throne, now the throne in his eyes.
As long as I can ascend the throne, that's fine!
Chen Yuan: "..."
Listening to Sima Ke's words, he was a little speechless. Suddenly he felt that this guy was crazy. He dared to say anything and think about anything. He actually thought of him as that kind of person.
Inside the princess's mansion.
Princess Pingyang, who was reading the history books, suddenly felt a little strange. An inexplicable emotion filled her heart, making her confused for a moment.
What happened?
The Royal Study Room of the Imperial Palace.
Jingtai, who was drawing a picture of spring, stopped the pen in his hand. He also felt a little awkward in his heart, especially when he looked at the patch of grass, he suddenly felt a little dazzling.
"Forget it, no more drawing."
Jingtai casually threw the pen aside.
"Your Majesty has no taste?"
Cao Zhengxian asked in a low voice.
"I suddenly lost my mood."
Jingtai shook his head.
"I think it's those remnants of the former Chu who have disturbed His Majesty's state of mind. These guys really deserve to die." Cao Zhengxian said quickly.
"How's the matter that I asked you to investigate?"
"Back to Your Majesty, Wu Daozi doesn't have a clue yet. After all, he has been missing for decades. I'm afraid it will take some time."
"I will give you another year. Even if you have to scrape the ground three feet away, you still have to find Wu Daozi. This person is related to my grand plan, do you understand?" Jingtai said in a deep voice.
"Yes, I understand."
"Where are the remnants of the former Chu?"
"According to the information obtained by the veteran, I am afraid that the Tang Clan in Sichuan, which was destroyed by Chen Yuan not long ago, is involved with these remnants. Unfortunately, it was too late after all, and no one was caught alive, so they all died.
As for the remnants of the former Chu, based on the inferred news, I am afraid they may appear in the north. "
"North?" Jingtai's eyes darkened:
"It seems that these remnants of the Xiang family want to imitate what Taizu did back then and join forces with those barbarians!"
"We have to guard against this."
"We must find a way to find the traces of these remnants. We cannot delay for too long. The former Prince of Chu has disappeared for decades. I always feel that this person has a big agenda."
"It's just hard to find."
"So, we must find someone with strong ability to investigate!"
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