Chapter 944 943 [Wolf Ambition]

On a spring afternoon, the sun shines brightly in the imperial city.

Emperor Kaiping ordered the others to retreat, leaving only Silent Cloud in the Nuan Pavilion. Naturally, he wanted to settle the matter committed by Lin He. As for beating this lonely minister, it turned into a big deal and became a trivial matter. The important ministers actually don't care.

As long as there were no principled issues arising from Silent Cloud himself, Emperor Kaiping would not be truly angry. After all, this person was his important assistant in controlling the court and had been known for his loyalty for more than ten years.

The spring breeze was blowing outside the palace, but the big shots walking out slowly could not relax. They all had their own plans and worries.

The right-wing leader Luo Ting was a spectator throughout the whole process today. When Pei Yue finally proposed that Luan Yiwei investigate the case, he originally wanted to go out and dissuade him, but after thinking about it, he gave up this plan.

This move is not because Luo Ting is afraid of the emperor's cold eyes or because he is worried about personal gains and losses, but in the current complicated situation, he must be careful and careful before making any moves. Now that Mo Haoli has been ill in bed for a long time, he has become the de facto minister and cannot be tolerated. A little bit of negligence. In the final analysis, this case is a dispute between Wu Xun. As the leader of the government, I should not intervene at will.

However, when they were saying goodbye in the square in front of the palace, he still gave Pei Yue a meaningful look, and this scene also fell into Gu Liang's eyes.

The gentle breeze is refreshing and refreshing.

But in this warm atmosphere, Wang Pingzhang's momentum was like a dark cloud over the city, and his indifferent tone showed the majesty of the leader of the military: "The Marquis of Zhongshan has good tactics."

Pei Yue first looked at Wang Jiuxuan behind the old man, who had his head lowered and his eyebrows lowered, and then responded calmly: "I wonder if Wei Guogong has heard a sentence?"

Wang Pingzhang's white hair on the temples was meticulously groomed, letting the wind blow without moving. Hearing this, he slightly narrowed his eyes and looked at the young powerful man opposite who had suddenly risen to power and was extremely difficult to deal with.

A calm smile appeared on Pei Yue's face, and he said slowly: "My lord, if you want others to know, you have to do nothing unless you do it yourself."

If this sentence is understood literally, it should refer to the various methods Wang Pingzhang secretly used from the beginning of last year to this moment, including persuading Emperor Kaiping to plan a war in the south, promoting the marriage of Princess Pingyang, and attacking the north at night. Jiao Xiaoyuan and others’ calculations against Pei Yue.

As for inviting you into the urn last night, it was obviously a small counterattack by Pei Yue.

However, in Wang Pingzhang's view, this statement still had unfinished meaning. It seemed to refer to the bloody night in Kyoto seventeen years ago, but it was not known how much inside information Pei Yue had.

He stared at Pei Yue with a calm and somewhat sarcastic expression, and said in a deep voice: "I also have a message for the Marquis of Zhongshan."

Pei Yue nodded slightly and said, "Listen attentively."

Wang Pingzhang said indifferently: "Be careful of shooting yourself in the foot."

The two stood face to face, and the murderous aura rose into the sky. Even the palace servants standing in the distance felt the fierce killing intent, and couldn't help but stand farther away, and looked away with difficulty, not to look at these two people. Although they are very different in age, they are equally powerful and powerful men with a large number of soldiers.

"Ahem."

A few light coughs diluted the stagnant atmosphere. Gu Liang walked to Pei Yue and said earnestly: "Brother Yue, Duke Wei is an elder, so you must not lose your etiquette."

Pei Yue understood and said: "What my father-in-law taught me is that my son-in-law has always respected Duke Wei. How dare he be disrespectful."

He paused for a moment, then turned to Wang Jiuxuan and said, "By the way, Brother Wang, I have another gift for you. I hope you will like it."

After saying this, he bowed his hands to Wang Pingzhang and left side by side with Gu Liang.

"Grandfather——" Wang Jiuxuan looked solemn.

"Don't panic." Wang Pingzhang interrupted him and said softly: "We'll talk about it when we get back."

When they returned to the Duke of Wei's palace, the grandfather and grandson came to the heavily guarded inner study. Wang Pingzhang finally showed a bit of fatigue on his face, but he didn't know whether it was because he had spent too much time in the palace, or he was worried about Pei Yue's next counterattack.

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"Your Majesty doesn't want to push me too hard, so I'm leaving you some leeway today. The position of commander of the imperial army is just a decoration. You can't give up on yourself because of this."

After drinking half a cup of ginseng tea, Wang Pingzhang's energy gradually recovered, and he gently comforted his eldest grandson. Even though he knew that Wang Jiuxuan was calm and thought that he would not be hit by this failure, he wanted to be just in case.

Wang Jiuxuan said calmly: "Grandpa, my grandson doesn't mind staying dormant for a period of time. It's just enough time for him to change from a witness to a bystander, and maybe he can learn more. However, my grandson has some doubts in his heart, so I would like to ask my grandfather for advice."

Wang Pingzhang nodded and said, "Tell me."

Wang Jiuxuan said: "Is Pei Yue a descendant of the Chen family?"

A strange look flashed in Wang Pingzhang's eyes, and then he laughed softly and said calmly: "I had the same guess as you before. Looking at this son's rise, especially the first half, it is inseparable from the Chen family. However,

You only need to think about His Majesty's attitude towards Pei Yue to know the answer to this question."

Wang Jiuxuan sighed softly: "My grandson has also thought about this aspect, but he still holds on to a glimmer of hope. If Pei Yue is related to the Chen family, this will be his Achilles heel."

"Everything should be relaxed. This is the way to connect all laws. Since our previous plan was resolved by Pei Yue, then it is his turn to counterattack. There is no need to be too nervous. Jiuxuan, has the chess piece in the Tai Pavilion been given?

You reply?" Wang Pingzhang meant something, obviously trying to deal with Pei Yue's next move.

Regardless of Pei Yue's calm demeanor after the emperor's decision, or the brief confrontation in the square in front of the palace, Pei Yue has made one thing clear: last night's game was just the beginning.

This kind of attitude is unpredictable, either to create doubts and disturb the mind, or to have absolute certainty. According to Wang Pingzhang's research on Pei Yue's temperament, the latter is more likely.

In this case, it cannot be ignored.

Wang Jiu

Lan Zhiqiu’s whereabouts are still unknown, Qian Bing has also disappeared for a long time, and their whereabouts have not been discovered yet.”

Wang Pingzhang muttered: "If I guess correctly, these two people should be entering Beijing soon."

Wang Jiuxuan was slightly startled, and soon understood the meaning of the old man's words, and said slowly: "Is Pei Yue going to repeat his old tricks?"

Wang Pingzhang sneered and said: "He is very good at setting up serials. The assassination in the southern border may be his real killing move."

Wang Jiuxuan frowned and said: "Lan Zhiqiu is not Liu Fei, and even if Pei Yue can surrender him, even if he forcibly involves his grandfather, can Xiong Wuhou and the entire Lan family stay out of the matter?"

Wang Pingzhang's eyes were deep, he shook his head and said: "He will not bite me, he is only targeting you from the beginning to the end. He knows how much I value you, so he gave hints in advance, hoping that I can act as he expected.

Go down."

"Did he think that his grandfather would use his power to intercept Qian Bing and Lan Zhiqiu?"

Wang Jiuxuan had an expression of disbelief on his face.

Wang Pingzhang nodded and said: "Even if you miss, it's not far off. In his opinion, I will do whatever it takes to keep you. Even if I don't send people to intercept and kill you openly, I will use the chess pieces buried in the Taiwan Pavilion to solve this hidden danger for you."

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Taishitai Pavilion has many secret rooms in the army. This is already an obvious fact. Military generals with some connections and backgrounds in the army are all aware of it. However, there is never a shortage of scheming people in the world.

Big figures like this will also send manpower to the Tai Pavilion. For example, when Pei Yue was ambushed by Xiwu swordsmen, Gu Liang rushed directly to Li Bingzhong's mansion without Shen Moyun's notification. This is a public example.

Wang Pingzhang has a higher status than Gu Liang and has been in power for a longer period of time. He is no less generous in this regard.

Wang Jiuxuan thought for a moment and said firmly: "Grandpa, this must never be done!"

Wang Pingzhang showed a gratified smile, and then sighed: "It's just that this time it will hurt you, but you don't have to worry too much, I will definitely save your life."

Wang Jiuxuan smiled and said: "Grandpa, my grandson still says that he won't care about any wind or rain."

Wang Pingzhang nodded approvingly, and his tone gradually turned solemn: "Pei Yue is forcing me to take action, so naturally I can't let him fulfill his wish. The game of chess in Kyoto has just begun, and he won't be proud for long. Everything has been arranged in the north.

Is it done?"

Wang Jiuxuan replied calmly: "It's foolproof."

Wang Pingzhang added: "Over at the Beijing Army's North Camp, you must be extra careful when contacting me and don't lose confidentiality."

Wang Jiuxuan agreed, and then said with a slight shock: "Grandpa, is it too early?"

"Just take precautions."

Wang Pingzhang spoke lightly, his eyes were slightly desolate, showing a bit of melancholy, and he said quietly: "Although Pei Yue is qualified to fight with me, what really chills me is your majesty's attitude. Even though your grandfather has retired.

Even if he retreats, he still won't give up."

After a short pause, he said indifferently: "Then let's see whose heart is colder."
Chapter completed!