Liu Xian never expected to hear the name Princess Pingyang from Ning Fengzhi.

He has a very good relationship with his compatriot Pingyang. Although he now lives in Prince Lu's Mansion and Pingyang is in the palace, they still see each other from time to time. For Pingyang, there is no difference between Prince Lu's Mansion and his own bedroom. Several of Liu Xian's sidekicks

The concubine was quite respectful to her, and Ning Fengzhi, Qu Zhen and others did not dare to say anything disobedient to her.

At this moment, Liu Xian suddenly understood the meaning of Ning Fengzhi's eyes.

After the previous marriage was ruined by Pei Yue, Pingyang felt disgusted with Pei Yue and Pei Ning, and even had a conflict in the Xianyun Village of the fourth child. Liu Xian knew about this but did not think deeply about it. Who

I didn't know it would lead to such a big setback.

Liu Xian took a deep breath, pushed Ning Fengzhi away, and then walked towards Pei Yue.

Pei Yue got off his horse and looked at the eldest prince calmly.

The night breeze rustles, and a slight chill gradually arises.

Guo Kaishan, the Marquis of Chengyi, subconsciously wanted to step forward. If the two of them had a conflict face to face, the eldest prince would lose even a single hair in front of him, and he would not be able to communicate with His Majesty. However, a cold look came from the opposite side.

, Guo Kaishan saw Gu Liang's solemn expression, and after hesitation, he finally took back his steps.

Liu Xian came to Pei Yue and stared at this handsome but indifferent face, not knowing whether he was angry or sad.

After a moment of silence, he slowly said: "What do you want?"

Pei Yue narrowed his eyes slightly.

The other party actually resisted the matter. Even if he was Emperor Kaiping's favorite prince, he still could not get away from this matter safely. When the news spreads tomorrow and the court meeting begins, the courtiers will definitely rush to impeach Liu Xian in order to make Emperor Kaiping

Judging from his attitude of wanting to become an emperor for eternity, he was determined not to allow Liu Xian to become a stain on his history.

Therefore, Pei Yue said calmly: "Your Majesty, when the matter has reached this point, it is no longer a level that you and I can decide."

Liu Xian looked at him with complicated eyes and said shockingly: "Actually, I really want someone to kill you."

Pei Yue didn't seem surprised at all. He nodded and said, "I cut off the prince's financial path."

For a prince, the salary and rewards from the palace can only basically maintain the dignity of the palace. After all, it is impossible for Emperor Kaiping to take out the money in the treasury for his sons to squander. If he wants to support so many people in the palace, he still has to

To cultivate confidants and support his subordinates, and to build close relationships with courtiers, Liu Xian must not be without money.

This was the reason why he was interested in the briquette business in the first place, but he didn't expect that Pei Yue was not a soft persimmon, but instead chipped several of his teeth, and even the famous Qibao Pavilion collapsed.

He asked Nian Xu to lead people to assassinate Pei Yue, apparently to vent his anger, but the underlying reason was still to keep the Xiangyun in his hands after Pei Yue's death.

It's just that Pei Yue is far more powerful than he imagined.

Facing Pei Yue who was so frank, Liu Xian sneered and said: "You cut off my financial resources, forced my princess to death, and forcibly interfered in the marriage arranged by my mother and concubine. Any one of these things is enough to make me sad."

You have murderous intentions, not to mention you have taken them all. Since Lu Jiang wants you to die, it is very reasonable for me to help him out, right?"

Pei Yue frowned slightly, sensing that this person was trying his best to convince himself, and sighed softly: "It seems that the relationship between the prince and Princess Pingyang is indeed as deep as the rumors."

Liu Xian was not surprised that he would guess the truth of this matter. In fact, even Guo Kaishan and Wang Jiuxuan in the distance could see that Ning Fengzhi's frank confession must have hidden secrets, and the relationship between this matter and Liu Xian should not be unknown.

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There are only a few people who can make the eldest prince willing to take the blame.

Liu Xian did not deny it and asked again: "What do you want?"

Pei Yue saw the look of fear in his eyes, and he obviously knew that if he could not persuade Pei Yue to let this suffering master intercede on his behalf, he would definitely not be able to keep his title of prince when the court meeting begins tomorrow.

Pei Yue said slowly: "Your Majesty, you can actually tell the truth about the matter."

Liu Xian shook his head and said: "The nobles of the Tian family sent people to assassinate the leading princes on the street. Needless to say, the seriousness of this kind of thing. Pingyang...she can't afford it."

Although the princess' status was noble, Liu Xian knew in his heart that it was not a treasure to his father. Unlike Emperor Taizong's love for his princesses, especially Qiyang, Emperor Kaiping's love for Pingyang and the young Changle was not considered a treasure.

Especially concerned. If the anger of the courtiers must be calmed, I am afraid that my father, who has always been strict, will rain down thunder and wrath. How can Pingyang withstand it?

But for Pei Yue, he didn't have the slightest good impression of that unruly princess.

It's okay to be arrogant, but the other party actually wants to attack Pei Ning. This is something Pei Yue absolutely cannot tolerate, so he said to Liu Xian: "Your Majesty, if you do something wrong, you have to pay the price. Since Your Majesty wants to take up this matter for Princess Pingyang

If there is a problem, then all I can do is not to expose the prince in front of His Majesty, but other than that, I can't make any concessions."

Liu Xian looked at him steadily, and after a moment he promised: "As long as you are willing to say a few words for me at the court meeting, I will do my best to create convenience for you from now on. I know that you plan to open a manor in the capital.

Whether you want to build connections or continue to make money, I can-"

Pei Yue suddenly interrupted him and said seriously: "Your Majesty, there is nothing wrong with you cherishing your sister, but please don't forget that Pei Ning is the eldest sister I respect the most."

"If Princess Pingyang just points the finger at me, then I can take a step back, but my eldest sister has done nothing wrong. If you try to hurt her, you must bear the consequences."

"Of course, Your Majesty can choose to tell His Majesty the truth. The decision is in your hands."

Looking at Pei Yue who turned around and walked towards Gu Liang and the Tibetan Guard Cavalry, Liu Xiandu shouted: "Pei Yue!"

Pei Yue did not turn around, but replied in a deep voice: "The matter has come to this, it is useless to say more."

At this moment, there was a rapid sound of horse hoofbeats from far away. An internal eunuch led the palace guards to come closer. He looked at Lu Wang Liu Xian who was standing alone in the middle of the long street to see if any of those terrible scenes had happened.

, he immediately breathed a sigh of relief, and then said quickly: "Your Majesty's oral order!"

From Liu Xian on down, everyone bowed and saluted at the same time.

The eunuchs all shouted loudly: "Xuanlu King Liu Xian, Guangping Hou Guliang, Zhongshan Hou Pei Yue and Chengyi Hou Guo Kaishan will enter the palace immediately. The rest will disperse immediately and are not allowed to gather!"

"I accept the decree."

Everyone responded in unison.

Douzhi smiled apologetically at Liu Xian, and then said cautiously: "Your Highness, Your Majesty is waiting in the Liangyi Palace."

Liu Xian nodded slightly, then pointed at Lu Jiang and Ning Fengzhi and said, "Take these two people with you. They are the suspects in assassinating the Marquis of Zhongshan."

Dou Zhi was shocked, nodded repeatedly, and then ordered the guards to step forward and capture the two men.

Ning Fengzhi looked defeated, but Lu Jiang looked calm. Especially since he had just witnessed the collapse of the conversation between Pei Yue and King Lu, he felt very happy. After the relationship was established tonight, on the other side was the eldest prince that His Majesty favored.

On the other side is the powerful prince who is in the spotlight. Sooner or later, these two people will fight to the death.

Thinking of this, Lu Jiang was filled with joy and did not have much fear of the impending death. Instead, he wanted to laugh a few times.

After the eunuch led a group of people to the palace, Wang Jiuxuan led the imperial army back to the station.

He did not hear the conversation between Pei Yue and Liu Xian, but he could taste some profound meaning from Liu Xian's change in attitude.

"After the eldest prince falls, who will be next?"

Wang Jiuxuan sighed secretly in his heart, but his expression was not relaxed.

…

Liangyi Hall, side hall.

Emperor Kaiping used his slender eyes to observe Pei Yue and Liu Xian standing side by side.

The left ruler Mo Haoli and Wei Guogong Wang Pingzhang each sat on a round stool. Gu Liang, Guo Kaishan and Shen Moyun could only stand on this occasion. Although there were not many people in the hall, almost all the core power levels of Daliang were gathered together.

There is one less right-wing governor, Luoting.

Surprisingly, in response to the two assassinations that had caused waves in the capital, Emperor Kaiping opened fire on Pei Yue first. The emperor who had been in power for sixteen years said coldly: "The Marquis of Zhongshan is indeed good at training troops.

The soldiers under my command are not afraid of life or death, and they don’t even pay attention to the majesty of the Tian family. Tonight they dare to follow you to rush into the prince’s palace, and I guess they will attack the palace tomorrow.”

These heartbreaking remarks brought the atmosphere in the hall to freezing point.

Gu Liang frowned slightly, but did not speak to defend Pei Yue at this time.

Emperor Kaiping's deep gaze swept across his face.

Pei Yue raised his head and looked at the emperor behind the case, and said sincerely: "Your Majesty, those are my personal soldiers."

Emperor Kaiping sneered: "Two hundred soldiers?"

Pei Yue nodded and replied meticulously: "Your Majesty, according to the military system of Daliang, the Marquis can recruit 400 soldiers."

Emperor Kaiping slammed the table and said angrily: "You still dare to quibble! I ask you, who allows you to lead your soldiers into the imperial streets and even ride on the palace after nightfall? Do you still have me as the emperor in your eyes?"

Have I been so lenient towards you that you have completely forgotten the ways of a king and his ministers?"

Pei Yue shook his head and said, "I never dare or forget."

Emperor Kaiping looked at him coldly and said slowly: "Pei Yue, you have disappointed me."

Pei Yue faced the emperor's inspection calmly, with a somewhat puzzled look on his face.

Emperor Kaiping said indifferently: "I already know that you and Pei's daughter were assassinated. No matter how much grievance you have in your heart, you cannot use such methods to deal with the problem. Pei Yue, I know that you are loyal and commendable, and I recognize you.

Ability and talent, that’s why you are ranked among the weakest

Years ago, you led the army in the capital. But have you ever thought about it? Tonight, in order to pour out the resentment in your heart, you openly led the troops to persecute a prince. Where did you put the majesty of the heavenly family? Where did you put me, the king? If you are not punished for this kind of behavior,

If everyone follows his behavior in the future, the world will be in chaos."

Gu Liang's color changed slightly.

Guo Kaishan felt extremely happy.

Wang Pingzhang and Shen Moyun stared at the ground beneath their feet, as if they were in a state of confusion.

Mo Haoli turned to look at Pei Yue, as if wanting to see how he would respond.

Pei Yue sighed softly and suddenly paid homage.

Emperor Kaiping's eyes narrowed, and he immediately felt an unpleasant feeling in his heart.
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