The candles are bright and the room is quiet.
In the Prince's Palace Sacrifice Hall, Li Xuan was dressed in black brocade clothes, holding incense in her hand, and looking at the five tablets in front of her.
His father is Peng Si Wang Li Yuanze.
Grandfather, great ancestor Taiwu Emperor Li Yuan.
Emperor Shizu Yuan Li Bing.
Emperor Taizu Jing Li Hu.
Emperor Yi Zuguang Li Tianxi.
There are seven temples for the emperor and five temples for the princes.
These are the five ancestors enshrined by Li Xuanpeng's palace.
After inserting the incense into the incense burner, Li Xuan turned sideways and looked at Liu Jinyu who was standing aside, and his son Li Zhizhao in Liu Jinyu's arms.
"It's time to begin." Li Xuan nodded to Liu Jinyu, then turned to look at the ancestral tablet, took out a red note from his sleeve, and held it in both hands.
Facing the spiritual throne, Li Xuan recited in a deep voice: "The ancestors of heaven and earth are above, I am reporting this:
Today we have Prince Peng, Wang Xuan of Nanchang, his wife Liu, and their son Zhao, Duke of Jinchang County... May our ancestors bless us, may our young son be healthy, free from illness and disaster, may he be rich and honorable throughout his life, and may he have many descendants.
May your ancestors bless you again, may you be happy!
Shang Xiang! "
"The Ancestral God of Heaven and Earth, Fu Wei Shangxiao!"
Liu Jinyu followed Li Xuan in chanting, and then carefully placed her son Li Zhizhao on the futon on the ground.
Li Xuan walked to the left side of the futon, and Liu Jinyu stood on the right side of the futon. The couple bowed three times at the same time.
…
On the 30th day of the twelfth lunar month, sacrifices are made to ancestors.
Li Zhizhao's name has been recorded in the family register. On the day of his birth, his mother Ouyang had already paid tribute to his ancestors.
Li Xuan has been busy since she came back. Today coincides with the 30th day of the twelfth lunar month, so she is praying together, hoping that some of Li Tang's luck will fall on her son Li Zhizhao.
After the matter was done, Li Xuan and Liu Jinyu took their son Li Zhizhao and carefully retreated.
After a little cleaning, I headed to the front yard.
Li Xuan took her daughter Xia'er to take the first step.
Seeing Li Xuan but not Liu Jinyu, Ouyang asked in a low voice: "Have you sent all the new year's gifts to the Liu family and the Qu family?"
They were talking about the Liu family and the Qu family, but in fact Ouyang was only worried about the Qu family.
Although the daughter of the Qu family married into the Nanchang palace as a concubine, the relevant etiquette was indispensable.
Li Xuan nodded and said, "Everything that should be prepared has been prepared. Mother, don't worry."
"That's good, take a seat." Ouyang asked Li Xuan to sit down. Liu Jinyu also carried Zhao'er into the main hall at this time, and walked down to have breakfast together.
After Li Xuan returned to Chang'an, she basically guaranteed to have breakfast with her mother Ouyang every day.
At the end of the year, it is rare for a family to be reunited, and it is even more necessary.
After breakfast, Ms. Ouyang asked her servants to clear away the dishes, then looked at Li Xuan and asked, "I heard that someone has been causing trouble for you recently. Is everything okay?"
"Mom, I'm sorry to worry. It's okay. Everything is under control." After a slight pause, Li Xuan said, "It's just that some people think that my son is an eyesore in Chang'an and want to drive him out early. It's not a big deal."
"That's good." Mrs. Ouyang nodded slightly, and then said, "Tonight our family will have a good time at home..."
A rush of footsteps sounded at the door, followed immediately by Su Zang walking in with a servant, then he cupped his hands towards Li Xuan and said: "Your Majesty, there is a decree in the palace to allow the princes, princes, and princes to , the princesses and the crown prince entered the palace for a night banquet."
Li Xuan looked at her mother Ouyang in surprise, and Ouyang smiled helplessly.
Li Xuan nodded, stood up, and faced the palace: "I accept the decree."
…
In the study, Li Xuan and Liu Jinyu sat behind the desk, while Yu Ze and Li Bi sat on both sides.
"I originally thought that I could celebrate the New Year at home this year, but I didn't expect that His Majesty would be summoned again." Li Xuan looked sideways at Yu Ze and whispered: "Uncle Yu, do you think it has something to do with the secret document that was handed over?"
"Since Your Majesty has called, it means that something has been found in the palace. The kings are ordered to enter the palace. On the one hand, it is a favor, and on the other hand, it may not be for precaution." Yu Ze thought for a while, and then said: "This is also a good thing , Your Majesty is caring and defensive, so others must be careful if they want to do anything."
"Yes!" Li Xuan nodded slightly. They were located in the palace. If outsiders tried to do anything, everything would fall directly into the eyes of the emperor.
"What do you think they will do, husband?" Liu Jinyu asked in a low voice.
"Set the fire first." Li Xuan took a deep breath and said: "On the first day of the first lunar month, the New Year's Day, no matter who it is, the best way to avoid being criticized by His Majesty is to follow the trend.
First set fire, put out the fire, then investigate the case, investigate the case and impeach, and then there will be rumors and slander. "
"That thing?" Liu Jinyu understood immediately.
Everything tomorrow will ultimately serve that one thing.
Quickly, the rumor spread that Li Xian was not Empress Wu's biological son.
Although this makes Empress Wu and the emperor unhappy, it can greatly shake the foundation of Prince Li Xian.
This was a key step in Ming Chongyan's attempt to overthrow Prince Li Xian.
The only thing that needs to be considered here is the emperor's attitude.
You can see the emperor's attitude today.
Li Xuan nodded slightly and said: "Your Majesty will not allow too much trouble to happen, so tonight and tomorrow morning, I should try to restrain it as much as possible. As for..."
Slight footsteps suddenly sounded at the door of the study, and Li Xuan looked up in surprise.
At this time, there was a gentle knock on the door. Li Bi stepped forward and opened the door. Standing at the door was Li Zhu.
Li Zhu bowed slightly to Li Xuan, and then handed a secret letter to Li Bi.
Li Bi nodded and took the secret letter.
Li Zhu immediately closed the door and stood outside the door to continue guarding.
…
"Someone met the Tibetan envoy privately last night." Li Xuan frowned as she read the contents of the secret letter.
Tapping on the table, Li Xuan said thoughtfully: "After the Northwest War this year, the imperial court relaxed its supervision of the Tubo envoy. However, it was only loosened. Countless people were still watching the Tubo envoy overtly and covertly. But just when the ruling and opposition parties turned their attention away from him, someone went to see him."
"Someone will seize the opportunity!" Liu Jinyu looked at the secret letter and said in a courteous voice: "Tomorrow, later in the dynasty, there should be tribute from envoys from various countries, right?"
"That's right!" Li Xuan nodded, and then said: "The Tubo people once provoked the Tang Dynasty during the Zhengdan Dynasty the year before last. Now, I am afraid that someone wants to use the Tubo people to disrupt the internal affairs of the Tang Dynasty. The Tubo envoy is also afraid Just as I thought, it just happened to be smooth sailing."
"Your Majesty, if this is the case, then our previous plan may have been wrong." Yu Ze suddenly spoke.
"That's right." Li Xuan nodded and said, "I originally thought that they wanted to take advantage of tomorrow's fire to overturn the case and impeach on the spot, but in this case, they borrowed the power of the Tubo people. In this way, their own relationship has been reversed. Not big anymore.”
"That Master Shi Yin is not easy either." Liu Jinyu looked at Li Xuan and whispered: "In his hands, there may be other means."
Li Xuan nodded calmly and said: "So when dealing with him, we can't follow his pace, we have to follow our pace."
"The matter is done." Liu Jinyu looked at Li Xuan in surprise.
"Supervisory censor Zhou Wen was originally pushed by Ming Chongyan, but this time, Ming Chongyan seemed to have the intention to keep him out of the matter." Li Xuan glanced at the door and whispered: "Li Zhuyong completely An unfamiliar handwriting, with Ming Chongyan’s tone, arranged the impeachment, but that person would never have imagined that this impeachment would be fake.”
"Where is Wuzhou?"
"Wuzhou Jinzouyuan received a tribute from Wuzhou, a golden Buddha." Li Xuan said softly: "Others think it is solid, but in fact it is hollow."
If someone really used this to criticize Li Xuan, it would be easy to fall into Li Xuan's trap.
In the end, Li Xuan turned everything around again.
Li Xuan looked at everyone and whispered: "Sometimes, the virtual fire is too strong and it is easy to hurt yourself."
…
While walking slowly in the backyard, Liu Jinyu suddenly thought of something and asked in a low voice: "What's going on with the Tubo envoy? Do we have any spies around him?"
"Yes!" Li Xuan nodded slightly, glanced around, and then whispered: "They are Tyuhun people, followers of the Dark King."
Among the Tuyuhun people, there are many followers of the Dark King.
These people were originally in Tyuhun, Changzhou, Hezhou, Shanzhou, and Lanzhou, but they entered Chang'an with the caravan.
Then quietly, the Dark King's belief was spread.
Among the Tubo mission, in addition to the Tubo people, there were also many Tuyuhun servants.
These people came into contact with other Tuyuhun tribesmen, and slowly began to accept the belief of the Dark King.
Now, next to the Tubo envoy, there is Li Xuan's spy.
Liu Jinyu was slightly stunned and asked in a low voice: "Are there many followers of the Dark King in the entire Chang'an?"
"In one and a half years, more than a thousand believers were insignificant in the whole of Chang'an." Li Xuan shook her head calmly.
Liu Jinyu couldn't help but twitch the corner of his mouth. There are only a thousand people at the moment, but as time goes by and the belief in the Black Heavenly King spreads, more Tuyuhun people will enter Chang'an, and there will be thousands of Dark Heavenly King followers. growth of.
Maybe one day in the future, there will be tens of thousands of followers of the Dark King in Chang'an.
You must know that the entire Chang'an guard force is only 80,000, and including the forbidden army, it is only 100,000.
As soon as the city gate is closed, tens of thousands of Dark King followers have the ability to invade the palace.
"Control it carefully." Liu Jinyu swallowed a little, and then said: "People can't be concentrated in Chang'an. Luoyang should also be dispersed. Jinyang in the north, Yangzhou in the southeast, and Chengdu in the southwest. Don't be caught. If it happens, If you send me a memorial about an evil conspiracy, I’m afraid you won’t even have a chance to defend yourself.”
"I understand." Li Xuan nodded slightly. He was indeed careless in this matter.
After a slight pause, Li Xuan said: "Do you know that in Chang'an, the cannibals and the Turks have their own markets, and then they worship their own gods in the markets?"
"Lang Jun wants to follow suit?" Liu Jinyu immediately understood what Li Xuan was thinking.
“It’s better to prepare in advance than to be busy later.”
…
In the Daming Palace, Li Zhi sat on the high platform, with Empress Wu sitting beside him.
On the left are Li Xian and the Crown Princess Fang. In the cradle on one side is the babble-making grandson of the emperor.
Next are Li Xian and the British concubine Wei Shi, Li Dan and the prime minister's concubine Dou Shi, and Princess Taiping is behind.
Sitting at the top, King Li Yuanjia of Han, King Li Yuangui of Huo...
Li Xuan was sitting a little later, with Liu Jinyu, Xianniang and Zhaoer sitting next to her.
Neither Li Xian nor the emperor said anything about Li Xuan's secret gift today.
Li Xuan knew in her heart that everyone was trying to make use of this matter.
Amidst the "cracking" sound, flames burst out.
Where the East Palace is located, surging flames shoot straight into the sky.
But everyone watched quietly.
(End of chapter)
