After Li Guang left the East Palace that day, his anxiety could not be calmed down.
Even Changqing didn't dare to say anything.
The prince wants money, which is somewhat outrageous. It's so outrageous that it's hard to even talk about it, and no one would believe it.
The key is why Zhang Yongneng can say it with all his heart: Do you think His Highness doesn’t know about your corruption?
Moreover, there were indeed foreign ministers who sent him money, a large number of them, and their official positions were not low.
But such things are extremely secretive. How did the East Palace know about it?
Li Guang took a look at Chang Qing, who was waiting quietly on the side, and a thought suddenly came to his mind that almost scared him. Could he be the prince's man?
The changes in the East Palace made his status in the hearts of the eunuchs and maids rise sharply.
Saving Na Qiuyun is considered a concrete thing. In fact, treating people, talking to others, or giving small rewards are all there, and everyone can feel it subtly.
But this was just a sudden thought in his heart. Li Guang quickly suppressed this suspicion.
At this time, the more difficult it is to lose control of one's position.
Changqing had a tragic background. If he hadn't rescued him, he would have been killed by heaven long ago. He had followed him for many years. There was no prince at that time, so how could he become the prince's man.
Inside the room, the Buddha statues were expressionless and could not give any answers. Even though Li Guang was holding the yellow talisman in his hand, he knew in his heart that these talismans could not help him solve the problem.
Not long after, someone from outside sent a note: East Palace went to Kunning Palace.
Kunning Palace?
Not Qianqing Palace?
Li Guang was originally worried that the prince would go to his majesty immediately.
Now it seems that His Highness the Crown Prince will not touch him easily.
When Li Guang is gone, who will His Highness ask for money?
"Changqing..."
"My son is here, godfather."
"Do you have any good ideas?"
Li Guang's eyebrows were lowered and his voice was low. He faced the Buddha statue and his back to the door. There was not enough light in the room. Especially considering the current situation, Chang Qing also had goosebumps, fearing that he had done something wrong.
"...According to the current rumors, His Highness the Crown Prince's request for money should be to build a school palace. But building a school palace is a matter of government affairs, and it requires money. Why is His Highness not willing to let the emperor and the elders come up with ideas? The court's Although Yinzi is nervous, if His Highness opens his mouth, how can the Emperor refuse?"
Li Guang opened his eyes.
"Keep talking."
Changqing was encouraged, "Your Highness must deal with the money from other sources. This is really strange to my son. The only possibility is that His Highness feels that this matter cannot be done with the emperor, but the emperor loves the prince and will not refuse to do it." , then the only possibility is that the ministers are fiercely opposed to this. So my son also went to find out that not all ministers agreed with the idea of setting up a school palace."
Li Guang's eyes were also filled with thoughts.
He had ignored it before,
Because he wanted to win over the prince and begged Dong Gong, it was natural that whatever Dong Gong wanted to do, he would provide convenience.
But Changqing's statement provides another angle.
"So, what you mean is, if this academy can't be run... why didn't you say anything before?"
Changqing explained, "Originally, my son thought that the prince wanted to join forces with foreign ministers to bring down his godfather, so we naturally wanted to win over him. But now that his godfather has rejected the prince, and the prince has not gone to complain to the emperor, it can be seen that the prince and Wang Hao Those foreign ministers were not completely united. The prince had his own purpose. And at that time, the son could not figure out what the purpose was. Now he knew that what the prince wanted was money. Since he wanted money, he would not be like the civil servants who wanted to kill him. Soon after that. So...there is a way to deal with this matter. My son has three suggestions for his godfather to make a decision."
"Tell me about it."
"The first is the prince. After all, the prince is a prince. He is the master, and the godfather is a servant. If the prince wants something, no matter how hard it is, there will be no reason why he will not give it to him. Therefore, the money must still be given. But it cannot be done. If you give me more, I will give you three hundred taels of silver."
"The second is the foreign minister. The prince wants money to build a school palace. As long as the method of the school palace is difficult to implement, then the demand for money will not be great, and the prince will naturally not kill him. Therefore, the godfather wants to inform us Foreign ministers with good relations should report to the court as soon as possible. There are good things and bad things in the world. As long as you talk more about the harm of the academy, I think the emperor will have doubts, and he may even give up. Then this matter is also It’s even.”
"The third one is the emperor. The godfather's foundation lies in the emperor, and the key to this matter is also the emperor. The emperor is a soft-hearted man. In this situation, should we choose the opportunity to cry to the emperor? As long as the Emperor trusts us, no matter what His Highness says or if any trouble happens to us, it will not happen suddenly, and we will still have time to deal with it by then."
After hearing these three points from Chang Qing, Li Guang did not immediately reply. The main reason was that some of Dong Gong's actions were beyond his usual inherent thoughts, so even he had to think carefully about whether this response was appropriate.
Fortunately, Li Guang is not a fool. After listening for a long time, his mind was inspired and became more active. He gradually sorted it out.
"Second and third are both good. The prince's side, I need to add more." Li Guang narrowed his eyes.
Changqing felt that all parties had thought carefully, but he didn't know what supplementary measures could be made in such a short time, so he asked: "What does the godfather want to add?"
"Giving money is necessary, and you can't give too much. Since it can't be too much, it is the wealth that our family deserves. This money does not violate the laws of the court, so if you want to give it, then give it generously and with great fanfare. Send it so that both inside and outside will know."
Changqing's eyes lit up and he realized the sinister nature of this move.
Because it is ridiculous for the prince to force a eunuch to give him his own money. This is disrespectful to the royal family. How is it decency?
Once it gets publicized, people will come and criticize it. Otherwise, the prince has this habit. Today he asks Zhang San for something, and tomorrow he asks Li Si for something. One day it will be on your head, so what's the point?
By that time, the emperor would not be able to save his face, and naturally he would not let the prince continue to act like this.
If the prince honestly listens to the emperor's words, then this matter will naturally calm down.
If the prince still insists on building a school palace, then the emperor will not be able to resist, so he will naturally find a way to get the money from the court.
No matter what, they are clean and have nothing to do with each other. Both save money. He also got the name of 'the prince who ruined the family'."
"My godfather is wise and this plan is brilliant. The prince has always made things difficult for his godfather. Let's see how the prince will respond this time."
"It's not wise to speak of, but it's all thanks to you." Li Guang also gave Chang Qing an appreciative look, then stood up unsteadily, stroked Chang Qing's shoulder and said, "Just like this, I have offended the East Palace. Qing. You also know that the emperor only has one heir, and one day Dong Palace will ascend the throne. Godfather will not live that long, but you..."
Changqing felt hot in his heart.
He suddenly fell to his knees and said, "My godfather doesn't have to be like this! If it weren't for his godfather, my son would have died long ago. Besides, if I can hear these words from my godfather today, my son will die without regrets."
"Good boy, stop kneeling." Li Guang helped him up. "Unless it is absolutely necessary, Donggong still cannot offend. We can also wait for a few more days. On that day... the prince should not have gone too far. If it is true, If we want to get a lot of money, Dong Palace's wisdom should give us a way to survive. Godfather will go to see the emperor first."
No matter what, let's go and cry first. As long as the emperor softens his heart, he will be able to sit back and relax.
Good times do not come easily, and Li Guang does not want to give up easily.
The two of them discussed their plan and felt much more at ease than before.
The door opened, looking at the sunset in the west, smiling at each other. Look, I still have the heart to look at the scenery,
But Changqing soon felt something was wrong. There was red outside the palace wall, but why was there still... black smoke?
"Daddy, something doesn't seem right..."
boom!
A young eunuch suddenly opened the door and rushed in front of Li Guang.
"Father-in-law! Something bad has happened!"
Li Guang's expression suddenly changed, "Say quickly! What's wrong!"
"It's Yu Xiuting... Yu Xiuting is in trouble!!"
"What?!" Li Guang's eyes widened. How could such a disaster happen at such a critical moment?
God wants to kill him!
