Su Zhan was silent for a moment.
This matter is indeed somewhat unreasonable.
Prince Ji said: "The matter of replacing the sun with the moon was originally proposed by the Queen Mother. The Queen Mother tried to persuade her again and again, but she refused to accept it. Instead, she repeatedly made arrogant remarks. After that, she even blamed the matter on the Queen Mother. On my body, after that..."
He rephrased what had happened in the past month and told it to Su Zhan. At the end, he snorted coldly: "Maybe Duke Xing doesn't know that Cao Yang, the male favorite that Wang Yuejin dedicated to the emperor, relies on The emperor loves him, he bites him everywhere like a mad dog, and he is now a fifth-grade black-clothed captain!"
"From the fifth grade?!"
Not to mention, the subordinates were shocked, even Su Zhan was shocked: "This person has become an official..."
Prince Ji said: "Not even a month."
When he looked at Su Zhan again, his eyes were mixed with a bit of pity and intolerance: "That's why I say, Mr. Xing Guo should not return to the capital. Today's people have no filial piety, are nepotistic, and are arbitrary. Listen to Without giving any advice, Mr. Xing returned to the capital rashly. Do you really want to ignore the reputation of your ancestors and serve me like a female?"
Su Zhan was silent.
The retinue stood beside him, with an anxious look on his face: "General!"
Prince Ji carefully studied the expressions of everyone, and said at the right time: "Why go to the mountain when we know there are tigers in it? Taishan and I couldn't bear to see Zhonglie in such a miserable situation, so we sent someone to prepare horses for Chang'an Posthouse when we came. In the meantime, Mr. Xing, please mount your horse and return to Fengzhou immediately. As for your father, brother and sister, I will find an opportunity to send them to Fengzhou!"
Su Zhan gathered his clothes and saluted, and solemnly thanked him: "Thank you very much, Your Majesty, for planning for me."
Then he added: "It's just a matter of great importance. I can't make a decision rashly. Please ask me to think about it for some time before making a decision."
When Prince Ji saw this, although he was a little anxious, he still responded: "Okay."
He took out a jade pendant from his arms and handed it to him with both hands: "If Duke Xing has made up his mind, just wear this jade pendant and go to the post house, and someone will come to contact you."
Su Zhan thanked him again and again, feeling extremely grateful.
After Prince Ji left, the generals on the left and right never understood: "Prince Ji's heart is full of fists, why doesn't the general follow him?"
"When today's emperor is not necessarily a wise king, is Prince Ji a kind person? Don't forget, he is a descendant of the clan."
Su Zhan lowered his head and stared at the jade pendant in his hand for a few moments, then put it away: "We did not deliberately change our identities along the way, and stayed in the inns along the way as usual, even if the court didn't know that we had arrived at Chang'an. Outside Ancheng, I should have heard the news later. Since I had returned to the capital, I did not go to the palace to see you. Instead, I hurried back to Fengzhou. Even if I had no intention of rebelling, and fell into the eyes of the court, I was not the same person. It’s nothing more than rebellion.”
The subordinates were stunned when they heard this, and they were unwilling to accept it: "Now that we are so mediocre, what's the point of rebellion?!"
Su Zhan said: "It's not very good. The first thing I'm worried about is that the Turks will take advantage of the fire and rob them. The second is that I'm worried that my mother and siblings will fall into the hands of others. I'm going to run away from here immediately. Which of these two dilemmas can be solved?"
The servants couldn't help but say: "Prince Ji just now said..."
Su Zhan's eyes were light: "He said he could help me rescue some of my relatives, but did he dare to guarantee that it would happen? If the border incident really happened, my mother and siblings would be in the hands of Prince Ji, compared to what they are today. , the situation will only get worse, but will not get any better."
The subordinates looked at each other in silence. After a long time, they finally said: "In that case, what does the general do now?"
Su Zhan came out of the pavilion and got on his horse: "I want to go to the capital to visit Wei Zhongzhi, the servant. This man is the most honest man in the world. I only trust him whether he is right or wrong."
The confidant said: "Why don't you go back home to see the old lady first?"
Su Zhan said: "We have reached a critical moment of life and death. How can we have time to think about our children and their love? I have to be safe, and the Duke of Xing will be fine. If something happens to me and my nest is overturned, I will be safe." How can there be a complete egg?"
Then he said: "I can go to Wei Shizhong's house by myself, and you can go back to the house together. You are not allowed to leave the house without my order. I am worried that Prince Ji has something up his sleeve, and you will be there between his mother and me." I can always feel at ease around my younger siblings."
Everyone responded, but hesitated: "General, go to Wei Shizhong's mansion alone..."
Su Zhan said with a smile: "Wei Shizhong's residence is not a dragon's pool or a tiger's den. What's so scary about it? Furthermore, the ten and six guards of Chang'an are not ordinary people. Even if you are by my side, if things change, I'm afraid there's nothing we can do about it." .”
Everyone had no choice but to obey orders.
…
It was mid-afternoon, and Wei Zhongzhi resolutely drew a clear line with the evil forces working overtime. After lunch, he meandered back home.
At this time, someone came to report that it was Duke Xing and Su Zhan, the general of Zuo Xiaowei who came to visit. His brows jumped involuntarily, he sighed again, and then said: "Please come soon." .”
When I arrived at the front hall, I saw that the person who came was tall and tall, with tall and straight jade trees. I couldn't help but secretly praise him in my heart.
Su Zhan had been in the military for a long time and was capable in his actions. He rarely talked nonsense. After exchanging a few words with him, he got straight to the point and said, "I came here today because I have a reputation as a sincere servant. I have something to ask, and I'd like to return it to you." Please tell the truth."
Wei Zhongzhi said: "I will tell you everything I know."
Su Zhan said: "I have been summoned to return to the capital now..."
Wei Zhongzhi: "According to my observation that day, it was because he coveted the beauty of Duke Xing."
Su Zhan: "..."
There is no need to be so straightforward.
Su Zhan hesitated for a moment, and then continued to ask: "There are some rumors in the market, but I always feel that they cannot be believed. Is it true that today, the south wind is so good?"
Wei Zhongzhi: "According to my observation, that shouldn't be a rumor. It's most likely true."
Su Zhan: "..."
Wei Zhongzhi couldn't help laughing when he saw his worried and heavy look, and then reached out to pat his shoulder: "Your father and I had some friendship in the past, and you called me uncle when you were young. In this case, I sincerely "But you can't just sit back and watch. Now that you've arrived at my house, don't be in a hurry to go home. Just rest for a day. Tomorrow I'll go to the palace with you to meet the Holy Spirit."
Su Zhan was not unmoved.
Because as far as he knew, old Duke Xing and Wei Zhongzhi had no friendship at all.
However, at this juncture, Wei Zhongzhi was willing to lend a helping hand to him.
Although he was moved, he firmly declined, not wanting to implicate others: "After I entered Beijing, I haven't returned home to see my mother yet, so it's really inconvenient to stay for a long time."
Wei Zhongzhi sighed heavily, and the hand holding his shoulder tightened: "In my house, naturally I have the final say."
He also ordered his servants: "Go to the Duke of Xing's mansion to deliver the message. Duke Xing will stay at Wei's house tonight."
Su Zhan was about to decline again, but a servant came in and replied: "Young Master is here."
He stopped talking, and Wei Zhongzhi took the opportunity to order people to clean the guest room quickly.
Su Zhan saw the curtain outside the door lifted, and a young man came in from the outside. He was wearing a black round-collar robe and a leather belt around his waist. He was holding a book in his arms. He stood upright and solemn. Xia Ju, Su Zhan is usually called the most beautiful man in the world, and the people who come here are not inferior to him.
Su Zhan was trying to guess which young master of the Wei family he was, but he saw that the visitor was already smiling and asked Wei Zhongzhi, "How is it?"
Wei Zhongzhi's face was disgusting, he turned his head and said: "I am willing to admit defeat."
Su Zhan was puzzled for a moment: "This is -"
Wei Zhongzhi explained to him with a stinky face: "Erlang made a bet with me. I bet that after Mr. Xing comes to Beijing today, he will come to see me first. I bet that after Mr. Xing enters Beijing, he will go to Xing first. The Duke pays homage to my mother."
Su Zhan said "Ah".
He admired the second young master for his ability to know people, but also felt guilty for causing Wei Zhongzhi to lose the bet.
He quickly asked: "What is the bet? Please ask me to pay it on your behalf."
Wei Zhongzhi: "..."
Su Zhan: "Wei Shizhong?"
Wei Zhongzhi: "..."
Wei Zhongzhi's cheek muscles twitched, and then he put on a mask of pain: "From now on, I have to work overtime every afternoon."
Chapter 24
When Prince Ji returned to the palace, a maid came to invite him: "The heat has been getting more and more intense recently. The princess ordered the kitchen to cook sour plum soup and ordered it to be chilled. She said that she would ask you to come over and use it when the prince returns to the palace. "
Although Prince Ji knew that the situation was over, he still had some hope before this trip. Unexpectedly, he returned from Su Zhan without success. He couldn't help but feel more angry. When he heard someone's reply, he said it was Su Zhan. After Zhan entered the city, he went straight to Wei Shizhong's house, and his three points of anger suddenly intensified into seven points.
At this moment, when he heard that his wife had sent someone to invite him to come over, he was so angry that he almost showed his impatience on his face - when did this happen?
That bastard Murong Jing is going to put a knife on our necks. When death is imminent, do you still have the time to engage in all this romance?
Words of anger were about to come to his lips, and Prince Ji swallowed them alive.
He is not a master who can accept anger. He has been like this since he was a child.
If these words were really spoken, she would probably go crazy immediately, and then start a debate between "Do you dislike me anymore" and "Are you willing to marry me because of my identity?" Infinite loop between.
He is annoyed and tired.
However, the situation is like this, what can he do?
I had no choice but to cheer up and go to the backyard to see my wife.
There were ice urns placed in the four corners of the room, and a maid was fanning beside them, so that the cool air could be evenly distributed in every corner of the room. Because of the hot weather, no incense was lit, and only fashionable items were placed. The smell of peaches and plums.
Mrs. Yu has a long face, slightly plump cheeks, and beautiful appearance. She wears a sky-green skirt and a mutton-fat jade bracelet on her wrist, which makes her skin as delicate as jade.
When she saw her husband coming back from outside, she put down the book in her hand and greeted him with a smile: "Are you back?"
Prince Ji responded tiredly.
Mrs. Yu noticed that his mood was not right, and waved her hand to send the maids out. She put her hand on his shoulder and whispered: "Isn't it going well?"
Prince Ji placed his palm on the back of her hand and shook his head in frustration: "Duke Xing is not willing to talk to me."
Mrs. Yu's delicate eyebrows furrowed: "Why is he so ignorant? You promised to help send the Su family away——"
Prince Ji could only smile bitterly.
Mrs. Yu couldn't see him like this. Seeing her husband's frown, she felt her heart twisting together. She looked at him worriedly for a moment, and suddenly said: "Otherwise, just tell him the truth. Father, he is very fond of him." He has the gift of reincarnation - in recent years, he has been in Fengzhou, and how many civil servants have impeached him in the court? If not for the protection of his father, his soul would have returned to Jiuquan long ago. How could he not repay such a great favor? ?”
Prince Ji felt his brain throbbing when he heard what she said, but he patiently explained in detail: "How can it be so simple? Even if you really meet him, you will tell him everything." Even if we tell you the whole story, he may not be on our side.”
Mrs. Yu looked at him in disbelief: "How could it be possible? We have the handwriting left by the Emperor Father. This world belongs to the Emperor Father, and you are the successor chosen by the Emperor Father. Why should he?" Don’t obey orders?”
Meeting such a teammate, Prince Ji really had a splitting headache, and he unknowingly emphasized his tone: "The Empress Dowager was still the late emperor's empress. She also had the power to rule the court, so what now? Murong Jing was pretending to be stupid at the beginning. I deceived my father to get the throne, and I cheated on him in front of the clan and courtiers. How difficult is it to pull him down now? But I don’t know if you and I will still be alive in a few days!"
"He dares!" Mrs. Yu stood up suddenly, her eyes blazing with anger: "I am the daughter of the late emperor and the eldest princess of the current dynasty. How dare he kill me when he is his adopted heir?!"
Prince Ji: "..."
Prince Ji didn't want to say anything.
Although Yu was raised to be arrogant and naive due to the environment in which she grew up, she was not a fool after all. No matter how high she thought of herself, she could still notice from the recent rumors that she had suffered setbacks one after another.
Prince Ji remained silent, feeling sad. She stared at him intently, licked her lips a few times, and finally called out cautiously: "Husband."
Prince Ji looked up at her and said in a gentle tone, "What's wrong?"
Yu looked at him intently and said slowly: "Otherwise, forget it. Even if you really get that position, so what? I don't think my father may be very happy in this life. We are like this now, Isn’t it also very good?”
Prince Ji was almost amused by her innocent words.
very good?
