The four hundred and sixtieth chapters of public criticism
"Okay, it's settled, I'll inform you of the meeting place later."
"Brothers, can you take Wuyang with you?" Li Yanzhen asked in a sweet voice with a hopeful look on his face.
The few of them looked at each other, and Li Xuanxu gave a long laugh and said: "It's easy to say that although Wuyang is from the royal family, he can be regarded as a member of the martial arts world. It doesn't hurt to be informal. Let's go together."
"Thank you, Brother Sanhuang." Li Yanzhen said with joy.
Everyone laughed, and if it were now, they would be in harmony.
Li Luo then said goodbye to everyone. He had other matters that needed to be addressed, so he should leave first.
Li Luo left Yue Zhuhu and walked out of the palace alone.
Turning around the mountain forest, outside the forest, there was a figure in white on the gravel path. It seemed to be intentional or unintentional, standing beside a crabapple. In astonishment, Li Luo almost lost his mind. He took a heavy breath. After seeing clearly, he whispered softly.
He called out: "Concubine Yun."
The figure next to the tree turned around. Although his appearance was not inferior to that of the person in his memory, he still looked different.
Concubine Yun looked at Li Luo intently, pursed her lips and said with a smile: "Does His Highness the Ninth Prince recognize me as someone else?"
Li Luo was startled, smiled slightly, and said calmly: "I bumped into your Majesty, and I hope you will forgive me."
Concubine Yun sighed, stroked the crabapple gently, and said, "This crabapple is still a dead branch."
Li Luo's expression remained the same. He came forward and bowed, but there was no response.
Concubine Yun looked to herself and said, "Do you think all crabapple trees in the world look the same?"
"I'm afraid it's hard to find two identical crabapple trees in the world."
"That's right, even if a skilled craftsman pruned it, it would be difficult to have the same crabapple." Concubine Yun said softly.
Li Luo looked at Concubine Yun. When the two were in Yingchuan Mansion that day, Li Luo was painting in the market. The most expressive painting was under the crabapple tree.
Concubine Yun was smart and naturally guessed that there was something fishy going on, but she had not yet guessed who the figure behind the crabapple tree was.
Today's skillful dressing up can actually attract Li Luo's mind, which seems to be expected.
"Isn't the empress feeling unwell? Why didn't she rest and not even have a maid nearby?" Li Luocha said.
"How did you know that I am unwell?"
"I just met Concubine Yi."
"It turns out to be Concubine Yi." Concubine Yun said indifferently, "I am waiting for you."
"Wait for me?" Li Luo was stunned and said with a frown, "I wonder what your Majesty has to do with you waiting for Li Luo?"
Concubine Yun glanced at Li Luo and said indifferently: "Why, even if I meet Concubine Yi, do I have to avoid it?"
Li Luo smiled bitterly and was speechless. There were many eyes and ears in the palace, but Concubine Yun seemed to be going her own way. It was inappropriate for others to see her.
Concubine Yun sighed and said a little tiredly: "I won't embarrass you anymore. You have the country in mind, so how can I make trouble for you?"
Li Luo smiled casually and said: "Your Majesty's words are serious, Xuanlou is frightened."
Concubine Yun looked up at Li Luo, and saw that Li Luo's eyes were as clear as water, and he was open-minded. He said with a warm smile: "Okay, you can accompany me for a walk. When you reach the fork in the road, I will go back to the palace by myself."
Li Luo responded, glanced around, and called out in a loud voice: "Miss Chu, long time no see."
A few feet away, Chu Ying'er, her face covered with gauze, was looking at something. When she heard Li Luo's message, she slowly raised her head, glanced at Li Luo, and nodded lightly.
Concubine Yun also looked at Chu Ying'er and said with a sweet smile: "Miss Chu has a very cold temperament. Even when I call you, she is as cold as ice, but she seems to be kinder to His Highness Ninth Prince."
Li Luo smiled softly and said: "I once depended on Miss Chu for life and death. Speaking of which, Miss Chu almost lost her life in Xifu to save my life."
"Huh? But it was during the Dizhou War?" Concubine Yun looked at Li Luo in surprise.
Li Luo nodded and smiled warmly.
Seeing Li Luo looking at her, Chu Ying'er turned her head and looked away.
Li Luo followed Concubine Yun one step away and walked forward slowly.
It's early spring today, and it's a little colder. Fortunately, there is no wind. Although the fragrance is missing when all the flowers bloom in the palace, Concubine Yun's clothes are swaying lightly on one side, and the subtle fragrance on her sleeves is not bad.
The scent of orchids and cinnamon makes you want to get drunk when you smell it.
At this time, I just sighed that there was a wisp of breeze missing. The fragrance lingered around Li Luo. If you wave it away, you will be disrespectful. If you let it go, it will be rough. Although the road is not far, it is difficult to walk.
We were already halfway to the fork in front, and Concubine Yun was silent. Li Luo had no choice but to accompany her from the side, without speaking a word.
Suddenly Concubine Yun said softly: "What do you think of the position of prince?"
Li Luo continued calmly: "The prince's supervision of the country has always been the most important thing among all the princes. Since the previous dynasty, there has been a saying that the elders should be established rather than the young. Although it is difficult to guarantee everything, it is better than causing trouble to the Xiaoqiang."
"Does His Highness Ninth Prince have any hopes for the position of Crown Prince?"
"There are many princes, but there is only one crown prince. Historical records show that there have been constant conflicts between the same princes and rival families over the past dynasties. Although I cannot understand the mist of this world, it is better to keep a respectful distance from the crown prince."
"Oh, what a pity." Concubine Yun glanced at Li Luo, as if she wanted to tell whether Li Luo was sincere or just perfunctory.
It's just that Li Luo's expression didn't show any signs of disturbance, it was as normal as before.
Concubine Yun smiled slightly and said: "Your Majesty has mentioned this matter in front of me more than once. Among all the princes, I am the only one who possesses both virtue and talent, as well as all the mental and technical skills.
Although King Wu of the Ming Dynasty was the elder, he had great ambitions and few talents, making it difficult for the country to serve the country. King Ji was mediocre and could not be a great weapon. Although King Ying, the seventh son, had the talent to lead the army bravely, it was a pity that he was a bit more stubborn and had not yet understood the way of imperial power. The remaining princes
, either the border is closed, or he is still young, and no one has the appearance of an emperor at the moment."
Li Luo smiled solemnly and responded in a low voice: "The emperor has given you too much praise, and Xuanlou cannot afford such praise."
"So His Highness the Ninth Prince really doesn't want to compete for the position of Crown Prince?"
Li Luo did not reply directly, but looked into the distance and said slowly: "Although I have received the favor of the Holy Lord to be given the title of Ninth Prince, I am still the Crown Prince, not the Queen of the Emperor. If I are appointed as the Crown Prince, Zhuocheng will definitely
chaos."
Concubine Yun was stunned, looked at Li Luo in surprise, frowned and said: "But if you achieve the position of prince, it will be twice the result with half the effort to reorganize the imperial court. There will be help from both inside and outside, not only your father's Dingbei Army
And Xifu Mu Tianlang, with the help of the Holy Emperor and the Queen Mother in the harem, why should we be afraid?"
Li Luo looked at Concubine Yun, smiled kindly, and replied warmly: "If I were the prince, according to the empress, who would want to kill me?"
"Of course it's all princes." As soon as he finished speaking, Li Luo smiled bleakly and shook his head gently. Concubine Yun paused for a moment, her body was also exquisite and clear. She already understood Li Luo's thoughts and sighed secretly, "So it turns out that
Will it be the Queen Mother?"
Li Luo took a long breath and replied calmly: "I'm afraid that if I were not the Queen Mother, my father wouldn't be able to tolerate me."
Concubine Yun gave a wry smile and laughed at herself: "That's right. On the inside, I am the target of public criticism, and on the outside, His Highness the Ninth Highness is being looked at by tigers and wolves. Speaking of which, you and I are in the same boat." (To be continued.)