Before Pei Yue could figure out how to respond to Emperor Kaiping's instructions, the eldest prince took the initiative to come to his door.

The two of them had never known each other before, but after experiencing Liu Zan's rebellion, Pei Yue's impression of the eldest prince changed a lot.

In fact, everyone has both advantages and disadvantages, and the difference lies in the proportion of advantages and disadvantages. In Pei Yue's view, the eldest prince was a typical example of pampering. Emperor Kaiping favored him, and Concubine Wu helped him take care of all aspects. From childhood to adulthood, there was no

Having faced ups and downs, he gradually developed a arrogant character.

If not, it would be difficult to explain his actions of sending people to follow and assassinate Pei Yue all the way. This is stupidity that ordinary people cannot understand.

That night when he led his troops to attack Prince Lu's Mansion, Pei Yue discovered that this man at least had the advantage of being pure and filial. Not only was he filial to Emperor Kaiping and Concubine Wu, he also cared for his sister from the bottom of his heart, and even did not hesitate to do anything for her.

She took the blame, even if she had to pay the price of losing her position as prince.

It was from that time on that Pei Yue could barely understand Emperor Kaiping's thoughts.

Later, a series of events proved that Liu Xian had become more mature and no longer looked as disgusting as before.

"Your Highness, are you taking me to the Bamboo House?"

On the spacious main street of Xicheng, Pei Yue and Liu Xian rode side by side, with their personal guards following behind. Pedestrians on the road avoided this posture one after another. Fortunately, Pei Yue's personal soldiers had very strict rules, and Liu Xian was surrounded by them.

People now know how to restrain themselves and did not disturb the people along the way.

Looking at the direction he was going, the expression on Pei Yue's face gradually became a little strange.

Liu Xian smiled and said: "I know what you want to say, but don't worry. Nowadays, Qinyuan is in the limelight. I heard that many people are spending a lot of money there just to get a jade plaque. Pei Yue, you

This ability to make money is really enviable. I shouldn't have had the idea of ​​Xiangyun Hao in the early years. It would have been better if I had given you half of the shares in Qibao Pavilion."

Pei Yue couldn't help laughing and said: "Your Highness, your status is so noble, do you need to earn so much money?"

Liu Xian sighed: "That makes sense. I've wasted a lot of energy on these things. No wonder my father doesn't like it."

Pei Yue couldn't help but rolled his eyes. If the others heard what you said, they might not directly fight you to the death.

Liu Xian seemed unaware and continued: "It's not that I want to destroy Qinyuan at this time, just because you are the owner of Qinyuan now, how can you be clean by going there to eat? I was blinded by greed at the beginning, and I was obsessed with it.

I want to seize your property. We first met at the Bamboo House. Now that we are back at the old place, I can barely make amends to you."

Pei Yue sighed inwardly, this person's growth rate was impressive, but he didn't know whether it was a good thing or not.

He said calmly: "Your Highness is serious. We have said before that we will not mention the past grievances again."

"This is natural." Liu Xian smiled slightly and said calmly: "But there must be an end. Besides, I have something to ask you. It's quieter here in Zhulou."

Pei Yue said softly: "As far as I know, the Bamboo House is the property of His Highness the Second Highness."

Liu Xian said calmly: "Of course I know this is Lao Er's property. Because of this, I don't have to worry about other people's eyesight here."

"It's interesting."

Pei Yue smiled, of course he understood the hidden meaning of Liu Xian's words.

While they were talking and laughing, the bamboo building was already in sight. Liu Xian seemed to come here often. The shopkeeper who was notified and went out to greet him did not look shocked, but his posture was very humble.

When he saw Pei Yue arriving with Liu Xian, he couldn't help but be stunned on the spot, and even felt a sense of fear in his heart.

After the opening of Qinyuan, it directly stole the limelight of Zhulou and Liyuan. This is a recognized fact in the capital. Although Zhulou was not greatly affected due to some special reasons, the manager and shopkeeper in the building had a lot of respect for the Zhongshan Hou.

I'm afraid that he might make another mistake.

Seeing Pei Yue suddenly appear, the smile on the shopkeeper's face turned a little bitter, but he could only step forward and salute respectfully.

Liu Xian glanced at Pei Yue and said to the shopkeeper: "Today I am going to entertain the Marquis of Zhongshan. Please follow the old rules."

The shopkeeper breathed a sigh of relief and responded quickly: "Your Majesty, please, Marquis Pei please."

The guards left a few people to accompany them, and the steward of the Bamboo House arranged to entertain the rest.

Pei Yue and Liu Xian came to an elegant room and sat across from each other. While sipping the fine tea from Zhulou, they gradually started chatting.

"The Southern Zhou envoy has been traveling in Yongzhou for several days, why did the speed suddenly slow down?" Liu Xian asked slightly puzzled.

Pei Yue chuckled and said, "Your Highness, there is no need to be impatient."

Liu Xian's face turned red and he retorted: "Why should I be impatient? I just can't understand the thoughts of the Southern Zhou Dynasty court. Throughout the ages, marriage is better than nothing, but in fact it has no effect at all. Especially the war related to the national destiny of the two dynasties.

How can a marriage bind us? I'm just worried about some conspiracy in the south."

Pei Yue said seriously: "Your Highness is worried about the beauty trap in the south?"

Liu Xian almost spit out the sip of tea he just drank, and said with a helpless smile: "Am I such a loser in your eyes?"

Pei Yue shook his head and said: "Of course Your Highness is not a loser, but there is a saying that a hundred times of steel will turn into softness. Your Highness has to guard against it."

Liu Xian glared at him and said, "No matter how careless I am, it's not easy to hear the truth from your mouth."

Pei Yue fell silent.

Although the eldest prince matured a little late, the root of the problem that prevented him from becoming a prince did not lie in this.

Why was Pei Cheng so lenient towards Pei Yue in the first place? Because Pei Yue was just a bastard, and even if he stabbed the sky, he couldn't change his status. Pei Cheng's inheritance rights were unshakable, so he could show his ambition without any burden.

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This example is also very suitable for the Tian family. No matter how much Emperor Kaiping liked Liu Xian, after all, he was not the queen's son and could not overcome the eldest son's inheritance rights that had been deeply rooted in the hearts of the people on this continent for thousands of years.

Unless... Emperor Kaiping deposed Empress Chen and made Concubine Wu the empress.

However, deposing the empress was not that simple. At least in Pei Yue's view, Empress Chen did not make any mistakes, and Emperor Kaiping did not want to become a faint emperor in the history books, so he could not issue the imperial edict to depose the empress.

In this way, the courtiers can only be forcibly persuaded to support Liu Xian. If Pei Yue takes sides too early, he will definitely become a thorn in the eyes of those who oppose him.

Liu Xian seemed to realize the reason for Pei Yue's silence. He forced a smile and said: "You are really boring. Today is just a casual chat, why should you be full of worries."

Pei Yue shook his head and finally said: "Your Highness, if you agree to marry the Qinghe Princess of the Southern Zhou Dynasty, you must be mentally prepared to lose her in the future."

Liu Xian was shocked. Looking at Pei Yue's calm and even slightly cold expression, he suddenly understood.

Emperor Kaiping wanted to make him the crown prince. This matter was no longer a secret. If he became a candidate for the marriage between the two countries this time, then there would be a war in the future, and Princess Qinghe would no longer be his main wife.

How can the princess of a subjugated country honor the world as her mother?

A chill seeped out of Liu Xian's heart, making his throat feel itchy.

Pei Yue did not comfort him, but continued to analyze: "Nan Zhou must have checked the situation here. Among the several adult princes, you are the only one who is lacking, so as long as Your Majesty agrees to this marriage, Your Highness is the only candidate."

.If you really become the crown prince in the future, there will be a crown princess in Southern Zhou who is married to Daliang, and there will definitely be concerns about any war between the two countries."

Now it was Liu Xian's turn to remain silent. He could obviously imagine the cruelty that would follow.

After a long time, he frowned and said, "Nanzhou is gambling."

Pei Yue taunted the corner of his mouth and said: "When it comes to the rise and fall of the country, what does the fate of a mere woman mean? A princess is not as good as those ordinary Xiaojiabiyu. No, those people in the south have always done things like this, and even Xiaojiabiyu may not be able to escape.

Their cruel tactics."

What he said was referring to Nan Qin.

Liu Xian hesitated and said: "If it really comes to that point, my father may not necessarily give death to the princess from the south, right?"

Pei Yue looked at him and asked, "Your Highness, do you think this is important?"

Liu Xian was speechless.

He thought for a moment, then suddenly gritted his teeth and said, "Then I will reject this marriage."

Pei Yue said leisurely: "Your Majesty will not allow you to do this."

Liu Xian looked at him angrily, raised his voice slightly and said: "This won't work, that won't work either, what do you want me to do?"

Pei Yue said with pity: "I guess this is your Majesty's final test for you. If you want to be an excellent emperor, you must understand what can be given up and what must be given up."

Liu Xian said sincerely: "Pei Yue, can you teach me how to deal with this kind of thing?"

Pei Yue sighed softly: "Your Highness, there is no perfect solution to everything in this world. Just now I said that Your Highness should not fall into a beauty trap. In fact, I just want to tell you that you have to bear some of the suffering yourself."

Liu Xian looked at him steadily, nodded and said, "I understand, thank you."
Chapter completed!