Yan Li received the news that Su Xingze had moved into the Shangshu Mansion of the Ministry of Personnel that day. He was shocked and angry.
He called his staff and asked solemnly, "What's going on? Why did Su Xingze live in Shen Xian's mansion?"
The staff didn't know what the situation was. It was too sudden. "Your Highness, I have never heard that Shen Xian has any relationship with Su Xu, the governor of Jiangzhou. I don't know what is going on even though I am in a low position. Shen Xian has always been independent. You also know this..."
"Go check it out!" Yan Li threw a tea cup.
The staff trembled and responded quickly.
Talents from all over the country who enter Beijing are very popular, especially the big changes in Jiangzhou a while ago. The Jiang clan was punished by the Nine Clan and dismissed. Therefore, the Jiangzhou talent Su Xingze, although he has kept a low profile since coming to Beijing, is still very popular. focus on.
Not only the eldest prince Yan Li is paying attention, but the second prince Yan Lin is also paying attention, as are the other ambitious fourth and fifth princes, without exception.
The same goes for the emperor.
On this day, after the morning court, the emperor called Shen Xian to the imperial study, stared at him for a moment, and asked, "Shen Aiqing, I heard that a talented person from Jiangzhou has moved into your residence?"
Shen Xian held up his hands, his face was straight and serious as usual, "Your Majesty, I am a student of Xie Yuan. As you know, I and Xie Yuan are in the same department. He came to trust me to take care of his students. How can I do this?" Do you want to give him this face?"
"Huh?" The emperor was surprised, "He is Xie Yuan's student?"
Shen Xian nodded.
The emperor suddenly said, "I remembered that Xie Yuan has been staying in Jiangning County these years. It is said that he had a bad temper with Su Xu. Jiangning County was governed by keeping the house open at night and not picking up lost things. A large part of it is Xie Yuan's credit."
Shen Xian remained silent.
"Su Xingze is the son of Su Xu. It's not surprising that he worships Xie Yuan as his teacher." The emperor was originally dissatisfied with Dong Gong's recent actions and wanted to teach Dong Gong a lesson with Su Xingze, but now that Xie Yuan is Shen Xian's apprentice who was far away was left in the house again. With this relationship, he naturally couldn't do anything to Su Xingze.
Although the emperor didn't think it was a big deal that such a huge Liang Dynasty lacked a talented man like Su Xingze, he didn't think having one more person like him could change the situation. Even if he was Xie Yuan's student, Xie Yuan was indifferent to fame and fortune, so what could he teach? Careerist?
The emperor felt relieved and asked, "What is Su Xingze's talent and character?"
Shen Xian did not hesitate to praise, "In my opinion, it is extremely good. I can only say that he is worthy of being a student of Xie Yuan. He has the number one talent in the golden autumn scientific examination. He will enter the Hanlin Academy and train for a few years. After he comes out, he will become a leader of the country." Minister who assists the government."
The emperor didn't expect Shen Xian to speak so highly of Su Xingze. He didn't take it seriously at first, but after hearing this, he became a little interested in exploring, "Oh? If Taifu Qin heard what you said, do you think he would Don't know how to jump? Taifu Qin taught Zhou Gu that Jin Qiu wanted him to get the top prize."
Shen Xian's expression paused for a moment, as if he was stuck for a moment, "That, I can't say for sure."
Although Zhou Gu looks indifferent, anyone with a discerning eye will know that he is a piece of rough jade, otherwise he would not be thrown to the East Palace to accompany the prince to study. Back then, your majesty was not as powerful as he is now. , and has not yet suppressed the prince.
The old protector of the country, Lao Jiang La, saw clearly, took precautions, and took advantage of the situation to send Zhou Gu to the East Palace. It can be said that he was far-sighted.
At this time, Shen Xian couldn't help but admire the old Lord Protector. He and the eldest princess Sheng'an were both extraordinary people, and they knew His Majesty's temperament well.
The emperor actually smiled, "Since you said that, I want to see who will win the top prize this year."
Shen Xian also wanted to know.
After leaving the imperial study, Shen Xian strolled out of the palace and met the eldest prince Yan Li, who had just come out of the Concubine Xian's palace and was about to leave the palace.
Shen Xian glanced at the eldest prince and cupped his hands, "Your Highness."
Yan Li returned the favor, "Master Shen, have you just met your father?"
Shen Xian nodded.
Yan Li knew Shen Xian's temper, and it was useless for him to talk in a roundabout way, so he simply asked directly: "I heard that Su Xingze moved into Lord Shen's house. Can I ask if Su Xingze and Lord Shen What's the relationship?"
Yesterday, he asked his staff to send someone to investigate.
, After checking for a long time, they only found out that Zhou Gu accompanied Su Xingze to the Shen Mansion, and Shen Xian left Su Xingze behind. In these years, the Protector's Mansion and the Shen Mansion have no friendship, which is unusual. It was really strange to move around this time. He wondered, could it be that the Duke Protector's Palace and Shen's Palace had some secret dealings that no one else knew about?
Since his men could not find out any more inside information in a short period of time, Yan Li simply stopped Shen Xian and asked.
Shen Xian said directly: "I and Xie Yuan were in the same department back then, and Su Xing was Xie Yuan's disciple."
Yan Li was stunned.
Shen Xian held up his hand and said, "I have important matters to attend to, so I will not chat with His Highness."
Shen Xian was as usual, turned around and left without saying much.
Yan Li looked at Shen Xian's back and gritted his teeth. He really didn't expect that Su Xingze turned out to be Xie Yuan's apprentice. In this case, it seemed impossible for him to take revenge on the East Palace through Su Xingze.
He felt depressed. It was nothing to deal with Su Xingze, offend Xie Yuan, or stir up trouble in the East Palace and the Protector's Palace. However, Shen Xian was in charge of the staff. At the end of this year, there was the triennial official assessment. I still want to arrange someone to arrange things, so naturally I can't offend Shen Xian.
It seems that if you want to deal with Dong Palace, you have to think of another way.
Yan Li was thinking as he walked out of the palace. After leaving the palace, he met the carriage of the second prince Yan Lin halfway.
The two people who used to ignore each other stopped the carriage in unison. Yan Lin stuck his head out and said, "Brother, are you looking for a place to have a cup of tea?"
"Drinking tea is boring, let's drink a bar!" Yan Li said: "A new guest shop has opened in the middle of the capital. They sell drunken flower drinks. I sent someone to buy them. It does have a different charm than other drinks."
"Okay." Yan Lin had no objection, "The drunken flower drink is indeed good, suitable for a light drink."
So, the two brothers went to Yingkefang together.
The shopkeeper of the guest house was an old man. When he saw the distinguished guest, his face was filled with regret. Unfortunately, he couldn't charge a single sum of money. "You two gentlemen, I'm sorry, but the wine in the shop has been sold out today."
"The wine you supply is too little." Yan Lin didn't believe this evil, "Are you trying to make things more valuable by taking advantage of scarcity? I don't like this. I have no wine today, so you have to conjure it up for me."
The shopkeeper took a closer look at the waistband on Yan Lin's waist and said "Ouch" in his heart. He thought that there was no one to mess with today. He grimaced and said, "Duihuayin is really sold out. Two Your Highness, even if you kill the villain, you won’t be able to change the villain.”
Yan Lin looked ugly and wanted to say, "The prince will kill you." But Yan Li asked, "When can I have it?"
The shopkeeper held out a finger.
"after one day?"
The shopkeeper shook his head and sighed, "In ten days."
Yan Li: "..."
Yan Lin glared, "How come it's so hard to get the goods, you drunk flower drinkers? Are the brewers thousands of miles away?"
The shopkeeper nodded repeatedly, "You guessed it right, it's really a long way, and we won't be able to reach it in a while. But..."
The shopkeeper had an idea, "A new batch of wine arrived yesterday. It's called Baihua Niang. It's not inferior to Zuihua Drink. It's even more expensive than Zuihua Drink. How about you two try it?"
Yan Lin said "Yeah", "Is it really not worse than Zuihuayin?"
"You will know after you try it. I don't dare to lie to you." The shopkeeper said quickly.
"Okay!" Yan Lin nodded in agreement.
Yan Li had no objection either.
The shopkeeper led the two of them into the private room upstairs.
Not only is Zui Huayin famous for its reputation, but its dishes are also outstanding. Therefore, although it mainly sells wine, when there is no wine to sell, there are still many customers, and many people come here for the dishes.
Yan Li and Yan Lin entered the private room and sat down, waiting for the shopkeeper to send someone to deliver the wine and food. They opened the wine jar and the aroma of wine suddenly filled the air.
Yan Li loved wine and immediately said: "Good wine!"
Yan Lin had nothing to say and nodded, "Yeah, it smells good."
"You two take it easy." The shopkeeper was satisfied that his wallet had made money again today, and he secretly praised himself for his wit. It is said that this wine was brought as a gift by the master, and he had no intention of selling it, but he ignored it for now and will wait until he makes money. Anyway, the master originally
I have also said that the world is big and the money is the biggest.
After several cups of Baihua Brew, Yan Li and Yan Lin felt very comforted. Yan Lin took the initiative to ask Yan Li, "Brother, how about we join forces?"
Yan Li also had this intention, "If we fight alone, I'm afraid we won't be able to bring down the East Palace. If we join forces, it would be feasible." After he finished speaking, he narrowed his eyes, "But second brother, are you sure?"
"Is there anything uncertain? The biggest stumbling block in front of us is the East Palace, isn't it? Everyone knows Father's thoughts. What's the purpose of supporting you and me in the past two years? It's nothing more than a check and balance between the three parties. But brother, do you think it will be really good for you and me if we procrastinate like this? I'm afraid that the prince's status will become more and more stable in the future." Yan Lin disdainfully said, "The prince is not afraid of procrastination, but you and I are not. He is here every day. Sitting on the throne of the crown prince, you and I will be a head shorter than him every day."
"That's right." Yan Li nodded, "Since you also have this intention, then we have decided to pull him down first, and from now on, you and I will each rely on our abilities."
Yan Lin raised his glass and clinked it with Yan Li, "Okay!"
