A faint scent of sandalwood surrounds the room. Huangfu Jingyu leans on the soft cushions and lies on his side on the red sandalwood Arhat bed. His jade hands are playing with the bamboo bonsai in front of him, with a slight smile on his face. The jade feet exposed by the bed are shaking from time to time.
The closed door was pushed open a corner, Lian Xin walked in with her head lowered, and closed the door. Huangfu Jingyu did not raise his head to look, and was still playing with the bamboo bonsai.
"What have you found?"
Huangfu Jingyu said lazily.
"Princess, after Young Master Chu went to Cui Ya Pavilion, while he was making tea, Jiang Zhongzi, a great scholar from Zhaoyan Academy, led a young man with a gun and went to Cui Ya Pavilion to see Young Master Chu."
"Leading a young man with a gun? It's interesting. It seems that Mr. Jiang has a plan. Tell me, what did they talk about?"
"Princess...Xuanniao failed to detect these."
The hesitation in Lian Xin's words made Huangfu Jingyu frown slightly, and she sat up on the bed, staring at Lian Xin with a strange expression.
"Why couldn't it be found?"
Huangfu Jingyu was slightly dissatisfied and said: "Can't the hidden stakes installed by Xuanniao Division in Longshou Villa not be able to handle such small things? How can we take on important responsibilities in the future?"
Huangfu Jingyu was really angry.
The Xuandiao Division was secretly established by her, with the intention of becoming the eyes and ears of the emperor. Even though Feng Chao's national power was increasing year by year, and the territory under its jurisdiction was the largest in the history of the dynasty, but in that temple in the clouds
, the plots and interests behind the scenes can be said to be dangerous.
Especially the factional disputes in the temple were quite troublesome for even the Feng Emperor. In order to control the overall situation and prevent major disturbances in the Feng Dynasty, the Black Bird Division was secretly established.
Although the Xuanniao Division under the leadership of Huangfu Jingyu is still in the early stages of establishment, all the Xuanniaos included in it, as well as the underlying banner schools, were all carefully selected by Huangfu Jingyu.
Now tell her, if you can't even detect the conversation between Chu Ling, Jiang Zhongzi and the Xuannio Division, then what's the use of the Xuannio Division?
"Princess, please calm down."
Lian Xin hurriedly lowered her head and reported: "It's not that the Xuandiao Division's hidden stakes are not doing their job well, but actually... it's the two young masters from the Shunguo Duke's mansion who are wandering outside Cuiya Pavilion, as if they care about Mr. Chu."
Huangfu Jingyu: "..."
Hearing Lian Xin's obscure statement, Huangfu Jingyu smiled. She knew very well how Li Qian and Li Kun were doing, especially Li Qian. Would he care about Chu Ling?
What a joke.
According to Li Qian's temper, he wished he could drive Chu Ling out of Xanadu as soon as possible, but unfortunately the Wangyou Lake Poetry Conference was held, so he could only endure it.
"If word of this spreads and the two legitimate sons of Duke Shun go to listen to other people's opinions, what interesting things will happen in Shangdu?"
Huangfu Jingyu smiled bitterly and shook his head, "I'm afraid many people won't believe it. Forget it, let's not mention this. Let's talk about other situations."
Lian Xin, who had been suppressing laughter, became serious when she heard what her princess said. She subconsciously glanced at the closed door, and then walked towards Huangfu Jingyu.
"According to the situation ascertained by the secret stake, Qin Zhuguo and Qizhuguo both brought their young sons to the banquet. Rongzhuguo was very happy to know this, and the nobles, wealthy families, aristocratic families, etc. in Xiadu, who are willing to attend the banquet with their names, can reach
Nearly 30% is more. Like the Ten Kingdoms Palace, in addition to the Shun Kingdom Palace, there are also..."
Listening to Lian Xin's situation, Huangfu Jingyu's expression became solemn. At this moment, she understood her father's difficulties in her heart.
Political marriage is a very common phenomenon among privileged groups such as nobles, wealthy families, and aristocratic families in the Feng Dynasty. It is associated with many things and will rise to the political level.
Huangfu Jingyu knew that Rongzhu's government had a rich heritage, but he did not expect that it could be so rich and powerful that it could influence so many groups.
Even though some of the people who came to Longshou Garden for the banquet today may not have thought about doing anything and came purely out of sympathy, but even this is terrifying.
"This Rong Zhuguo has always been good at scheming. A simple cultural banquet became complicated after he handled it." Huangfu Jingyu pondered for a moment, and frowned slightly: "I'm afraid he wants to find a son-in-law with his little daughter.
It’s true, but what I want to do more is to build momentum for my third brother!”
"According to reports, the disciples of the third prince's house secretly came to Longshou Villa to meet with Rong Zhuguo."
Lian Xin lowered her head slightly and said: "Since the meeting place is very secret and has many layers of guards, my Xuandiao Division's secret stakes were not able to detect any information. Please forgive me, Princess."
"What kind of person Rong Zhuguo is? If I can really find out anything, I would be surprised."
Huangfu Jingyu said with a half-smile but not a smile: "It doesn't matter that the Black Bird Division was formed in secret. I'm afraid some people have heard about it, otherwise there won't be those changes in the court in the near future."
Huangfu Jingyu has always been concerned about the various changes in the temple. Although she doesn't like these things in her heart, but facing her father who loves her and working so hard for the country and the country, Huangfu Jingyu can only give up what she thinks.
Go and help your father take care of his worries.
The struggle for power.
The battle for the right to inherit the throne.
This is what the Fengchao Temple is currently experiencing, especially the battle for the right to inherit the throne. After the death of the Prince of the East Palace and his position was undecided, the battles and games among the princes began to gradually shift from behind the scenes to the stage.
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"Brother, are you okay over there?"
Thinking of this, Huangfu Jingyu suddenly lost his composure, his eyes were slightly red, and he muttered to himself: "Yu'er really misses you."
When Lian Xin saw this, she lowered her head and did not dare to say anything. No one dared to mention the passing away of the Prince of the East Palace, especially in front of Huangfu Jingyu.
If the Prince of the East Palace, who was elegant, intelligent and wise, had not passed away unexpectedly, many things would not have happened.
…
"Alas~"
A soft sigh resounded in the Tianjing Pavilion. The old man in purple robe and python sat on the Grand Master's chair with a golden sword, but his face with Chinese characters showed a bit of sadness.
"Brother, don't dwell on the past."
The old man in white clothes sitting next to him put down the tea cup in his hand, with a look of sadness on his brows, and said in a deep voice: "No one expected the death of the old prince, but to say it with disrespect, even if the old prince did not
If he dies, do you think the temple will be stable?"
"It's difficult, it's difficult!"
The purple-robed old man raised his eyebrows slightly, waved his hand and said: "Forget it, let's not mention these past events, let's talk about this son-in-law banquet. Do you really plan to let Zong Xian's nephew take the first place?"
The old man in white clothes smiled half-heartedly and said: "Who doesn't know that the old thief Dugu is trying to build momentum for the third prince? If I hadn't owed him a favor that was difficult to repay, I wouldn't have waded into this so-called literary banquet.
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"Then you still want to invite Lan Zhidian..."
The old man in purple robe looked slightly surprised.
"It's just superficial."
The old man in white raised his lips slightly and said, "Let him, the old thief Dugu, set the fire, but not allow others to light the lamps? Since we have set up this banquet, let's have a good time."
"Ha ha……"
The purple-robed old man put his hands on his hands and laughed, "You, you, I've fallen into your trap, you old guy, you're still the same as before."
"Old man, I can't argue anymore. I just want to live a long life and not get involved in those bad things."
The old man in white sighed with emotion: "I finally understand that this person cannot accept old age, and every generation has its own thing to do.
No matter how powerful we old guys are, can we be more powerful than those young people?
As for that kid Li Qing, who would have thought that in just over ten years, he would be able to rise strongly in the army and achieve all these military exploits that amaze me."
"yes."
The purple-robed old man nodded and said: "Your Majesty is good at knowing and employing people. How can a groom from a humble background be able to achieve such glory? For this reason alone, none of us can compare.
But speaking of which, I didn't expect that the man from Duke Shun's mansion would actually attend this banquet, don't you think it's strange?"
"What's so strange about this."
The old man in white clothes smiled half-heartedly and said: "Does it mean that when you come to the banquet, you must decide something? Don't underestimate that clan girl. At least 40% of what Li Qing is today is because of her help. However,
That guy's temper is really intolerable to me."
"Ha ha……"
The hearty laughter echoed in this Tianjing Pavilion, in this Xanadu, among these people of noble birth, which one has a simple role?