In addition to the prince and the two people involved above, the remaining few followers had already lowered their heads, wishing they could find a gap to slip in.
After all, how could they hear such royal secrets? Now they just hope that others can ignore them, otherwise they are afraid that they will not have anything to eat after returning.
As for Li Hao, his focus was different. He was looking around carefully because there was obviously someone missing. Ling Buyi was not here.
After all, if it was really only Xiao Yuehou and the Third Prince who were discussing, there was nothing they could not say. You must know that Xiao Yuehou had to go to the Third Prince's Mansion eight times a day, so why would he make a special trip here.
Li Hao immediately thought of Ling Buyi's stunt, and couldn't help but look towards the window. Li Hao's performance was also noticed by the third prince, who realized that Li Hao might have discovered something.
Considering that what they said has been heard by the prince, in this situation, the third prince really does not want to involve Ling Buyi.
But thinking that the prince's arrival today was a coincidence, he tried again: "It seems that the emperor's approach is not as pedantic as I thought. Not many people know about the secret talk between Xiao Yuehou and I. This shows that the prince's ears and eyes are You are very flexible." The prince did not answer when he heard this, but just asked: "I know that as the prince, I did make some omissions, so in the past, the court officials never cared about impeaching me. But you are my brother, if If you think that Gu is doing something wrong, that you have failed your father and the emperor, and that you have failed the people of the world, you can come to me in person. Even if you say to my face that Gu has mediocre qualifications and is not worthy of the position of crown prince, and asks Gu to give up the position of crown prince to you, It's not that I can't give in. But you shouldn't plan with others in private to deal with me. If you do this, you will destroy the more than 20 years of brotherhood between you and me." When the words fell, the prince's eyes were full of tears. It was obvious that he was really sad this time.
On the other hand, the Third Prince, although he was a little touched in his heart, he quickly calmed down. Only Pingtan replied: "The position of the crown prince is related to the safety of the world. I never thought about it earlier. I just watched the emperor sit back and watch the crown prince and the ministers in the East Palace behave recklessly. Whether they should be rewarded or punished. It makes everyone around me worried. Now this is just the East Palace. If the emperor ascends the throne in the future and controls the world, wouldn't it be a disaster for the people? For the sake of the people of the world, I can't ignore it." The conversation between the two attracted Li Hao's attention, but in After listening, Li Hao felt funny in his heart. One person was talking about brotherhood, and the other person was talking about family, country, and world. How could they be talked about together?
In fact, when the third prince ascends the throne, he may indeed be a wise king, but sometimes such a wise king is not what the ministers want to serve, at least not what Li Hao wants in his heart.
The prince didn't respond to the words of the third prince. He just looked at the third prince quietly, and then turned around and left after a while.
At this time, Li Hao naturally had no choice but to leave with the prince, but at this time Li Hao was wondering whether to open the window and see if Ling Buyi was outside.
But then Li Hao gave up. After all, you can only see one side of the window when it is opened. As long as Ling Buyu goes around to the side, no one can be seen when it is opened.
Moreover, Li Hao also wanted to use Ling Buyi's hand to kick Master Wang Chunlou out of the East Palace. After all, there were some things that he couldn't say, so Ling Buyi had no scruples when doing it.
After leaving the wild goose and returning to the pagoda, the prince specially issued a hush-hush order: "Not a word of what I saw and heard in the pagoda today can be spread to the outside world, otherwise I will not be spared. You can remember it." After listening, everyone Naturally, they all responded in unison. At this time, no one dared to stroke the prince's beard.
Then the prince naturally lost interest in looking for Yuan Shen and returned directly to Tu Gaoshan camp.
As for the third prince, after the prince left, Ling Buyi climbed in through the window. After the three people gathered together again, Xiao Yuehou asked with some worry: "Do you think the prince will tell your majesty directly about this matter after he returns? Should we return to the camp quickly to prevent him from framing us in front of your majesty?" ." But who would have thought that after hearing this, Ling Busuo said: "Xiao Yuehou is too worried. The prince is a kind and kind gentleman, how could he do such a villain's behavior? Xiao Yuehou should not use himself to judge others." As soon as the words came out, Xiao Yuehou became very angry. What does it mean to judge others by oneself? Does this mean that he is a villain? He immediately started to argue.
When the third prince saw this, he said: "Okay, you have said enough. Let me say a few words." Xiao Yuehou choked on what he was about to say. What does it mean to say enough? He had just been scolded and he didn't allow himself to talk back.
Although he was angry, looking at his nephew's unsmiling face, he really didn't dare to disobey, so he could only endure it bitterly.
"Brother Huang probably won't take the initiative to tell my father what happened today, but there are still outsiders present today, especially that Yuan Ziyang. It's still unclear what his attitude will be towards this matter. We also need to Be prepared in advance. In addition, what we are discussing in secret today needs to be thoroughly investigated to see where the loopholes are. But from the performance of the emperor just now, he should not know that Zicheng is here today, otherwise He will definitely mention Zicheng, which the emperor cannot pretend. This is a very important clue, proving that the person who sent the news only knew that Xiao Yuehou and I would be there today, or that someone else was coming, but no You know who it is." After Xiao Yuehou heard this, he nodded repeatedly and said calmly: "Okay, leave it to me to thoroughly investigate this matter. I want to see who has the heart of a bear and the courage of a leopard and dares to betray us. ." Seeing that Xiao Yuehou agreed, the third prince said nothing more. After all, Xiao Yuehou still had the ability to handle this matter.
On Ling Buyi's side, the third prince specifically told him to keep some distance from him in the future so as not to be implicated in this matter. Ling Buyi did not comment after hearing this.
Then Xiao Yuehou and the third prince descended from the Yanhui Tower first. After walking around to confirm that no one was around, they quietly sent a signal to Ling Buyi on the tower.
After that, Ling Buyi quietly left the tower and left quickly. Only then did the wild geese return to the tower and finally became quiet.
But it's quiet here, but it doesn't mean that this matter has really passed, but it is just a short calm before a big storm.
After returning to the camp, the prince dismissed the other entourage, leaving only Li Hao to return to his tent. Then he drove everyone else out of the tent and strictly ordered those who were watching outside to leave. Orders not to let anyone in.
Seeing the prince's cautious look, Li Hao could only sit upright and wait for the prince to speak with a serious face, but he only heard the prince say: "Zi Yang, do you think I, the prince, am really incompetent? After all these years, I I often make mistakes when doing things, and I am often scolded by my father. Of course, I also know that what my father scolds is right, but I feel aggrieved. I also want to learn from my father to be as wise and powerful, but I do have mediocre qualifications. It really can't be done." The matter involved the prince and Emperor Wen, and Li Hao couldn't accept what he said, so he simply pretended to be mute.
In other words, the person who spoke was a kind-hearted prince. If it were someone with a sinister attitude, he would probably not live long after hearing so many inner thoughts.
However, the prince just wanted to find someone to express his feelings to, so it didn't matter whether Li Hao spoke or not, as long as he did his duty as a listener.
Later, the prince expressed his grievances to Li Hao. Li Hao felt a little sleepy, but in the end he was awakened by the prince's words.
"Actually, what the third brother said makes sense. Maybe him becoming the prince will be a good thing for his father and the people." Really, after hearing this sentence, Li Hao was not only awakened, but also speechless in his heart. Extremely.
What on earth was this guy thinking? He was bullied to the door and still wanted to give in. He really had no temper at all.
He also sighed deeply and said: "Your Highness, this is a private royal matter, and I shouldn't interfere. But now that I am an official in the East Palace, I dare to give you a warning. Your Highness is familiar with history books and should know that it has been abolished since ancient times. What will happen to the prince in the end? And even if His Highness does not consider him, what about the Queen? If His Highness is deposed, then the third prince will be the next to take the throne. Will the Queen still be able to sit peacefully in the Changqiu Palace? ? Maybe His Majesty and the Concubine Yue will protect them because of their past friendship, but what about the other Yue clan members and the courtiers who want to please the new prince? Will they let the Concubine go?" Li Hao's words suddenly broke. The prince's fantasy made him understand more deeply that he definitely represented more than just himself.
After a long silence, Li Hao said goodbye, leaving time for the prince to think slowly.
But before leaving, Li Hao specifically said: "Your Highness, those who have just returned from the personal entourage should be sent directly to serve under me. I am worried that the control of others is not strict. If any rumors leak out, then they will be out of thin air." It will cause trouble." But the matter was rejected by the prince: "No, after all, they serve under Sun Sheng. It is not good to move based on air. I will tell Sun Sheng later and let him keep an eye on these people. Let them leak the news." But the problem is that Li Hao is worried about Sun Sheng. This guy is so stupid that he can even lose the tiger charm. Li Hao has no confidence in expecting him to keep the secret.
However, Li Hao didn't try to persuade him any more. Anyway, he had done his best to be benevolent and righteous. After this incident spread, he could fully understand Emperor Wen's true attitude.
If he didn't punish the third prince, then Emperor Wen would have to think carefully.
After leaving the prince's place, Li Hao turned around and went to the Cheng family camp, intending to see if Yuan Shen was back.
After all, the two of them had been out for a long time, so there wouldn't be any accidents by then.
As a result, before he reached the place, Li Hao saw Ling Buyi. When he was moved, he took the initiative to step forward and asked: "Zicheng, have you seen my brother?" When Ling Buyi saw Li Hao again, there was a look on his face. There was a slight change, but it soon came back.
Pretending to be normal, he replied: "Oh, I don't have a good opinion either. Do you have anything to do with him?" Li Hao explained: "It's nothing. I just saw him leaving the camp earlier. I just caught up with him along the road. I looked around, but I didn't see his figure. It's been a long time now, so I thought he might have come back by taking a detour, and he was planning to go to my tent to have a look. I happened to meet you. , so I thought of asking if you had met him before."
"Well, actually, you don't have to worry too much. Tu Gaoshan has been cleaned up earlier. There are no ferocious beasts on the mountain anymore, and there are Hu Ben and Yu Lin guards around. It's very safe. But for peace of mind, I still go there. It would be nice to go to the camp and have a look, I'll go with you." Ling Buyi heard Li Hao say that when he went out just now to find someone, a trace of surprise flashed through his heart.
How could he find someone to drag the prince along, and just happen to go up to the Yanhui Tower and hear the conversation between himself and others? This didn't sound like it was true.
But why did Li Hao make up such a rough lie, and tell it to himself? Maybe he suspected that he was also on the tower at the time, and deliberately tested it.
With this full of confusion, Ling Buyi followed Li Hao through the camp, using words to test Li Hao's true intentions as he walked.
Li Hao accompanies Ling Buyu. Anyway, the name he used before was indeed to find someone, so he is not afraid of Ling Buyu's investigation, as long as he deliberately hides the matter of the wild geese returning to the tower.
But as soon as they passed the main camp, they saw people from the Cheng family, Wan family and Wang family all kneeling here, and Cheng Song even lay down on his stomach.
It seems that Wang Jian's incident of shooting thousands of wives with arrows still happened this time, but this time there was no Ling Buyi's CP for Emperor Wen to knock on. I'm afraid these three families will have to suffer a little.
So after Li Hao guessed the whole story, he still asked Ling Buqi: "Did something just happen here? Why are people from the three families kneeling here, and it seems that one of them was injured." Although Ling Buyi had just come back, this guy was in charge of commanding the guards in the camp and was very well-informed. He had already been informed about what happened here.
So when faced with Li Hao's question, he directly explained the cause and effect of the matter as if he was personally there.
"Then how will your Majesty handle this matter? The Cheng family and Wan family will not be punished for this." Li Hao asked.
Ling Buyi replied: "Don't worry, I will go in to inquire about the situation later. I believe that His Majesty will not take this matter to heart due to his generosity." With Ling Buyi's guarantee, Li Hao can feel more at ease. After all, his words are still very effective with Emperor Wen.
Then the two of them went to the camp first, and then they actually saw Yuan Shen, but at this time, he didn't look too good.
Because you can clearly see that his left arm is hanging down, and it seems to be dislocated. But other than that, it seems that other aspects are making good progress. At least Cheng Shaoshang is beside him doing the work of serving tea and pouring water.
Li Hao first stepped forward to check Yuan Shen's arm. It was indeed just a dislocation and no other injuries. Now he felt really at ease.
Then he asked where the injury came from, how he got injured after going out so well, and which of the two was the unlucky one.
