Liang Guangyi rarely had the same attitude as Xiao Yan and did not allow courtiers from the famous family to influence the war at this time. However, Emperor An tried twice to send people to "reinforce" Marquis Wenxin and the others. After being rebutted by Xiao Yan, he stopped. thought.
Qian Baokun and Xiao Yan were discussing the dispatch of grain and grass in the south, while Cao Dejiang was listening.
When Jinyun sent in the news from the palace, not to mention Qian Baokun and Cao Dejiang, even Xiao Yan was at a loss for a moment.
It's just that the three of them are not shallow-minded people after all, and they have been immersed in the court for a long time, and their minds are even more perceptive. After being surprised for a moment, they all figured out the purpose of the Queen Mother's move.
Jinyun said: "The girl sent someone to send a message saying that she had rejected the Queen Mother. Although the Queen Mother was not angry, the atmosphere was not good at that time. The Queen Mother did not embarrass the girl, but she said that she would hold a banquet in Shoukang Palace tomorrow to welcome her to the palace. Those ladies and ladies who serve the sick."
"The girl said that she was a little worried that something would happen tomorrow, and that the Queen Mother and Emperor An had other plans, so she wanted the master to take over the preparations for the banquet and find a way to send some people to Shoukang Palace just in case."
Jinyun paused after finishing speaking: "By the way, the girl also said that the Queen Mother's recovery was a bit strange. I wonder if she had pretended to be seriously ill before so that she could recruit people to the palace as an excuse, or something else. She said she would see if she could Do you want to check with Dr. Wu who is treating the Queen Mother?"
After hearing this, Qian Baokun frowned and turned his head: "The Queen Mother's illness is indeed strange. She fell ill more than half a year ago. No matter how many people took over the Imperial Medical Office, it didn't get better. Then Imperial Doctor Wu has never heard of her superb medical skills before. Why did she get sick this time?" Is it that powerful?”
"Then what Dr. Wu said to the outside world was the help of the stars."
Cao Dejiang said in a deep voice from the side: "I asked someone to ask the Qin Tian Jian before. The Qin Tian Jian Zheng Yan Hongjun was very tactful and only said that what he reported was indeed the observed stars. I asked. Whether it was something His Majesty asked him to observe or whether it was something he observed on his own, he would just talk about other things and keep silent if asked again."
Xiao Yan sat aside. His moon-white robe gave him a clear aura, and his face was as cold as jade lined with a tall jade crown.
"Yan Hongjun's silence can already explain who ordered this so-called astrological theory. Besides, since the Queen Mother can tell what Princess Feng Tangning said, Emperor An must also know about it."
"Wu Qiuping has been staying in Shoukang Palace, and there are always people following him. There are others in the Wu family, but if there is really something wrong with the Queen Mother's health, Wu Qiuping will not tell the family, not to mention that his youngest son has just been sent to the palace. "
If it was just for the reward of healing the Queen Mother, forget it. If it was for other reasons and the youngest son of the Wu family entered the palace, then Wu Qiuping and the rest of the Wu family might not be able to speak, so it would be useless to probe them.
Xiao Yan put his fingers on the table and made a tapping sound.
Qian Baokun and Cao Dejiang both looked at him, and neither of them interrupted his contemplation.
After a moment, Xiao Yan stopped in his hand and said to Jinyun: "You arrange things in the palace first. Since Shoukang Palace is hosting a banquet, it is impossible to just entertain Tang Ning and the others. If Emperor An and the Crown Prince go, there will definitely be other concubines. As a companion, you can send a message to Zhaogui Concubine and ask her to find a way to get over."
"Arrange a few more people to serve as maids, just in case."
Jinyun nodded: "Yes."
Xiao Yan continued: "Go and ask Feng Lai to see if he knows about Emperor An's plan. Also tell him and Yue Jian that they are allowed to act expediently. Everything is done with the utmost care of Tang Ning and Mrs. Rong Guo. Also, protect Xiao Qian." Madam and Marquis Wenxin’s wife and daughter, please do not let anything happen to them in the palace.”
Qian Qiyue entered the palace for Tang Ning and nothing could happen to her.
As for Marquis Wenxin and his wife, Marquis Wenxin is still fighting on the front line, so he must not be distracted.
"There is no need to worry too much about Madam Cao and Madam Fu. The Queen Mother is not stupid enough to touch them, but she still needs to pay attention to make sure nothing goes wrong."
Jinyun naturally knew that these were the female relatives of those who were on good terms with the Lord, and they would take care of them if they could. He nodded and said, "I understand."
When Xiao Yan ordered the people below, neither Cao Dejiang nor Cao Dejiang spoke. When Xiao Yan gave the instructions and Jinyun went out to make arrangements, Qian Baokun looked at Xiao Yan in surprise.
"Then Zhaogui concubine is actually yours?"
Emperor An had many concubines in his harem. In his early years, when he was still wise, he did not avoid women, and the harem was full of flowers. Later, when he began to take golden elixirs to be energetic and supper every night, the beauties in the harem were even more crowded.
Many of those women were only favored by Emperor An for a while. Those who were lucky could be given a title and rank. Those who were unlucky would forget about Emperor An's favor. Those who were originally palace maids were still palace maids, and those who were not palace maids were ten. A few people were crowded together in a palace courtyard, and their lives, not to mention wealth, were not even as good as those of ordinary married women outside.
There were only so many names in Emperor An's harem. In the early days when the family was strong, the queen was in front, followed by the concubine Xian, the concubine Yu, and the concubine Shu. Most of the concubines in the back also had excellent family backgrounds and were born in wealth.
Only Concubine Zhaogui, who came from an ordinary official family, did not have a deep family background, and had never given birth to a child, yet she was able to achieve a high position with her stunning appearance, and she was still able to make Emperor An miss her a lot.
In the harem, although Zhaogui concubine is not a concubine, her status is extremely high.
Although Qian Baokun always knew that Xiao Yan must have his own manpower in the palace and had planned a lot over the years, he never thought that this noble concubine who had never had much contact with the outside world was actually Xiao Yan's person.
Xiao Yan said casually: "Zhaogui concubine is not mine, but I accidentally helped her once in the early years, so she is nostalgic."
Cao Dejiang was suspicious when he heard this. He knew Xiao Yan's temperament. If he hadn't been sure that Zhaogui concubine could control it, Xiao Yan would not have used Zhaogui concubine in Tang Ning's matter. As for whether it was subjugation or just a favor. It makes no difference whether you are willing to repay or not.
However, he did not pursue the question and just said: "It is indeed a bit strange for the Queen Mother to hold a banquet at this time. It is not surprising that Tang Ning was suspicious."
Qian Baokun frowned impatiently: "The war in the south is tense, and outsiders know that the Ministry of Household Affairs cannot make ends meet. What kind of banquet should be held in the palace at this time? Besides, there are so many soldiers fighting life and death in front, so they can't calm down. You have to find something out of nothing."
Cao Dejiang was also bored.
No matter the Queen Mother or Emperor An, as the people in power in the Wei Dynasty, they only focused on their own small profits. No one was willing to lower their heads and see the current situation of the Wei Dynasty.
Emperor An could not be unaware of the news sent back from the northwest. Beiling was frequently mobilized, and Luoyan Pass was almost ready for war. Even Liang Guangyi was able to temporarily put aside his previous grudges and work with Xiao Yan to suppress the courtiers, so that the war in the south could go smoothly. Capture King Pingshan earlier.
However, the Queen Mother and Emperor An did not stop. At this time, they were still thinking of plotting against the wives and daughters of the courtiers.
It is really unfortunate for the Wei Dynasty to have such a person in power.
