Entering June, the weather is getting hotter and hotter.
In the past few days, several things have been spreading throughout Chang'an City.
The first thing is that Changsun Chong failed miserably in the bet and lost several mines, making Changsun's family a joke in Chang'an City.
The second thing that makes everyone curious is how magnificent is the ship that Yang Fan built using tens of thousands of kilograms of steel?
Wouldn't such a steel ship sink?
The third thing is that all the Cui family in Qinghe were arrested. The families did not dare to direct their anger at His Majesty Li Er, so they could only retreat and target Yang Fan.
As a result, all kinds of frivolous impeachments were suddenly directed at Yang Fan.
Obviously someone was deliberately manipulating it behind the scenes.
The popularity of these topics in Chang'an City has obviously surpassed the heat of June.
As the protagonist of the incident, Yang Fan had no time to pay attention to it, nor would he brainlessly discuss and explain such issues.
Because he was busy in the firearms department.
His beautiful wife and concubine are waiting at home, and Yang Fan certainly doesn't want to stay here with a group of big men all the time.
Only by completing the tasks assigned by the emperor as soon as possible and getting the production process on track can he become the hands-off shopkeeper.
The days passed quickly, and it was June 19th.
Among the people, June 19th is not an ordinary day.
It is said that this day is the day when Guanyin Bodhisattva attained enlightenment and became a Buddha. There are many folk customs to commemorate this day.
The old man said that if you pay attention to a few things on this day, it will be very auspicious throughout the year. Going to the temple fair is one of the special features of today.
On this day every year, princes, princes, grandsons and some famous nobles would also be invited to go together.
Of course, except for some women and children who actually go to worship Buddha and pray to gods, most of the others use this day to hold banquets to increase their feelings.
Today, all the daughters and sisters of His Majesty Li Er are also beautifully dressed and ready to go!
Princess Gaoyang was leaning in front of the window, staring at the flowers outside the courtyard, sometimes giggling, sometimes stunned, and sometimes worried.
Outside the courtyard, the palace maids were busy preparing their luggage for the trip, and bursts of chuckles could be heard from time to time.
Princess Gao Yang's eyes moved, and her eyes passed over the ice cubes in every corner of the room.
These ice cubes are exuding bursts of comfort, making Princess Gaoyang not feel the scorching heat of summer at all.
What's even more refreshing than the coolness is that these ice cubes were sent by Yang Fan, reflecting full love.
At this time, Princess Gaoyang was wearing a purple palace dress, which made her figure even more graceful and graceful.
Her jet-black hair, crystal-white skin, and exquisite facial features exude the charm of a beautiful girl. Her pair of big eyes narrowed into crescent moons inadvertently.
"Sister, are you thinking about him again?"
Suddenly, a soft and clear voice sounded from behind.
Princess Gaoyang turned her head and looked at the graceful and graceful Princess Changle. Her pretty face turned slightly red, she pouted her mouth and said coquettishly: "What did Sister Changle say? I won't miss that bad guy!"
Princess Changle chuckled softly and joked: "Hey, if you hear what my sister said, someone might be heartbroken to death, but my sister is really happy. That boy Yang Fan cheated the eldest grandson's family. It seems that he is doing it for the sake of his family."
You build a huge sea ship, what is it called? Princess Gaoyang?"
Hearing this, Princess Gao Yang's pretty face was filled with a smile, and then she became sad again: "Sister, you know how to laugh at my sister... But do you think the eldest son's family will take revenge on Yang Fan for this matter?"
"It is said that because of the Cui family incident in Qinghe, the imperial officials are impeaching him one after another!"
"What should we do if Mr. Zhao Guogong adds insult to injury again?"
"Those aristocratic families did not dare to admonish my father. They would only look for the weak and join forces to deal with Yang Fan. Why did my father never express his intention?"
Princess Changle walked gently and sat next to Princess Gaoyang.
Seeing her sister's delicate cheeks swelled slightly with anger, she couldn't help but feel pity in her heart. She stretched out her slender hands and gently pinched Gao Yang's smooth face, and said jokingly: "What do you have to worry about, sister? Yang Fan is not a soft persimmon.
Have you ever seen him suffer a loss?"
"That boy usually looks carefree, but he is actually very cunning. In my opinion, my father asked him to be in charge of firearms supervision this time just to avoid the sharp edges of those aristocratic families."
"If you are still worried about him like this, you can only ask your father to send him far away. There are no aristocratic families in places like Lingnan!"
Princess Gaoyang was so embarrassed that she hugged Princess Changle's slender waist with her backhand and said angrily: "What are you talking about, sister? Those are the places where prisoners are sent to prison. Why is Yang Fan such a great hero? How could my father let him be sent to prison three thousand miles away?"
"Huh, sister, just laugh at my sister. In my opinion, if Yang Fan is really sent to Lingnan, my sister will be even more reluctant to part with it, right?"
"Every time that guy sees my sister, his eyes seem to light up and he wants to swallow her in one gulp. Is my sister willing to let such an admirer go away?"
Princess Gao Yang hugged her waist, and her little hands kept squeezing and kneading her, causing Princess Changle to feel itchy and gasp.
Hearing Princess Gao Yang's words, her pretty face turned red with embarrassment.
Using her last strength to push away Princess Gaoyang's mischievous hand, Princess Changle said coquettishly: "Sister, what are you talking nonsense about? If outsiders hear this, it will cause trouble and the image of our royal family will be really ruined!"
As she spoke, Princess Changle struggled to free herself from Princess Gaoyang's wrist.
Princess Gao Yang came reluctantly, holding her sister's waist with one hand and giggling: "What's the trouble? Everyone in the world knows that Yang Fan wrote a love lotus for his sister, saying, doesn't that mean he admires her...
... Your relationship has long been unclear, so why worry about rumors?"
"Besides, my sister doesn't know that Yang Fan is very bad. Wu Meiniang's sister was also taken into his room by him."
"Now Wu Meiniang has the final say in the entire Yang Mansion, and those women are also helping Wu Meiniang."
"Gao Yang is getting married soon. I hope my sister can help me. Otherwise, Gao Yang is really afraid of being bullied!"
"In ancient times, there was Emperor E, and the female heroes married the same person. So what's wrong with us sisters? If we sisters really get together, it might really become a good story!"
Hearing Princess Gaoyang's shameless words, Princess Changle's whole body softened, her jade face turned crimson, and she said angrily: "Damn girl, you can say this, and if my father hears it, he won't break your legs."
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"In all the dynasties, how could two princesses marry the same person? My sister plans to spend the rest of her life with Qing Deng! Ouch... let go!"
Princess Changle was unprepared, but she was pinched by Princess Gaoyang again.
With her vital point taken away, Princess Changle did not dare to resist too fiercely. Instead, she felt weak and her thoughts were all over the place.
After making peace with Changsun Chong, Li Er also asked Princess Changle's opinion many times.
After all, Princess Changle is getting older, and she needs to find a new consort for her as soon as possible.
Unfortunately, Princess Changle politely refused every time.
She knew very well in her heart that the reason why she refused was because there was a figure lingering in her heart.
Maybe everyone in the world feels that they and their consort love and respect each other and are in love with each other, but the one person they can't let go of is Changsun Chong.
But who can know what kind of pain Changsun Chong, who he vowed to love and respect for his whole life, has brought to him...
That man looked like a handsome gentleman, but in reality he was a traitorous traitor.
He even wanted to put himself to death at first, but he was actually a cunning and insidious person.
Princess Gao Yang's words just now came to mind, and Princess Changle couldn't help but compare Yang Fan with Chang Sun Chong.
Although in terms of handsome appearance, Yang Fan cannot compare to Changsun Chong.
But what Yang Fan did was a great achievement for the country and the people. These righteous deeds could not be compared to Chang Sun Chong's flattery.
Unknowingly, the figure in Princess Changle's heart became clearer and clearer.
But when she thought of Yang Fan's eyes that seemed to shine every time he saw her, Princess Changle's cheeks turned red and her heart beat wildly.
Thinking of what Princess Gao Yang just said, Princess Changle couldn't muster any strength.
As a beautiful and intelligent woman, how could Princess Changle not feel Yang Fan's burning eyes every time she saw her?
Perhaps, as Princess Gaoyang said, Yang Fan is really interested in her!
Otherwise, he would not have been able to write such loving poems as "Ai Lian Shuo".
However, Yang Fan is my sister's consort. As a sister, it would be shameful for me to share a husband with my sister!
The more she thought about it, the more she blushed, and Princess Changle didn't know what to say.
The two sisters laughed and laughed for a while, feeling a little tired, so they huddled together panting and looked at the blooming flowers outside the courtyard in silence.
The two delicate flowers and jade flowers are placed close together, just like side-by-side lotus flowers. They are absolutely beautiful.
After a long time, Princess Gaoyang broke the silence again.
"Sister, if Duke Zhao Guo joins forces with those aristocratic families to deal with Yang Fan, will my father be forced to deal with him?"
Although Princess Gaoyang usually looks very arrogant and even a little unruly and willful, she is actually delicate at heart.
Even if you don't pay special attention to it, the rumors between the Changsun family and Yang Fan are really powerful now!
If the eldest son's family wants to save face, they must embarrass Yang Fan.
Uniting the aristocratic families to deal with Yang Fan is the most likely thing to happen.
Nowadays, Princess Gaoyang's love is all on Yang Fan, and of course she doesn't want anything to happen to Yang Fan.
There were more and more people in the court who could not deal with Yang Fan, which made Princess Gaoyang feel anxious and worried.
Princess Changle held Princess Gaoyang's soft and slender body in her arms and comforted her softly: "We women should not get involved in these things. Since Yang Fan dares to claim the mines of the Changsun family, he is naturally not afraid of people like them."
"What's more, Yang Fan has done so much for the court, and my father cannot stand by and watch. If my father really wants to protect him, do you think anyone in the world would dare to do anything?"
After she said this, Princess Gao Yang finally felt relieved. Following her father's favor towards Yang Fan, she would not stand idly by.
Her mood was just a little better, but when she raised her head, she didn't know what she thought of. Princess Gao Yang's heart sank and she asked softly: "Sister, what should I do if Chang Sun Chong asks the prince brother to embarrass Yang Fan?"
Princess Changle was slightly stunned, her delicate body trembled slightly, and she bit the corner of her lower lip lightly, not knowing what to do.
What Princess Gaoyang said has a high probability of happening.
As the right-hand man of the prince, Changsun Wuji is a staunch supporter of the prince.
If Changsun Wuji asks Prince Li Chengqian to deal with Yang Fan, then this matter will be a bit complicated!
They could only pray secretly in their hearts, hoping that the prince and several princes would not get involved.
While Princess Gaoyang and her sisters were secretly worried, the East Palace was quiet at this time.
Since having a heart-to-heart talk with Yang Fan in Junyangfang at the end of last year, Li Chengqian has gone deep into frugality and rarely fought with Li Tai in the court.
Even though today is June 19, Li Chengqian did not go out to win people's hearts.
In a corner of the East Palace, there is an attic. Looking from a distance, sandalwood incense is billowing and Sanskrit words are heavy.
Today is the birthday of Guanyin, and Prince Li Chengqian is kneeling in front of the Buddha statue in the attic and chanting softly.
At dawn, Li Chengqian took a bath, changed clothes, knelt in front of the Buddha statue and prayed sincerely.
As for what he is asking for, only he himself knows.
Being in the Buddhist hall, power, fame, and wealth seem to have been isolated.
After reciting Buddhist scriptures, Li Chengqian slowly raised his head and looked at the three-foot-tall Buddha statue, feeling a burst of sadness in his heart.
Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva!
King Wei and I share the same mother, so why does my father favor King Wei so much? Is it really because of my lameness?
If it were really possible, I, Li Chengqian, would rather grow up in a wealthy family, so that I don't have to scheming and fighting all day long, and I don't have to be in fear every day.
This spring, His Majesty Li Er gave the Wude Palace to Wei King Li Tai.
This move was once interpreted as a precursor to Yi Chu, and even caused a stir in the DPRK.
Although His Majesty Li Er later denied the rumors that he wanted Yi Chu in front of all the civil and military officials, it still made people panic.
The location of Wude Hall is really special. Not only is it just across the wall from the East Palace, but it is also very close to His Majesty Li Er's Ganlu Hall.
Although His Majesty Li Er said that he allowed Wei King Li Tai to live in Wude Hall because of his deep concern for his son, the civil and military officials didn't think so!
You know, except for the prince, all adult princes will be kicked out of the palace.
But now something unexpected has happened, which inevitably makes people think too much.
Prince Li Chengqian has always been cautious, fearing that he would offend His Majesty Li Er and cause his throne to be dethroned.
Ever since I listened to Yang Fan's advice, I have done my duty without fighting or grabbing.
Although his father is very kind to him, what does it mean to let Li Tai live in Wude Store this time?
Does the father really want to change the prince?
Li Chengqian, who was kneeling on the futon, couldn't help but have a wry smile on his lips.
Originally, because of Yang Fan's suggestion, I wanted to be a well-behaved prince, as long as I didn't make any mistakes.
Now it’s time to wake up from your sweet dream!
Of course, that doesn’t mean that Yang Fan’s suggestion doesn’t work.
During this period of time, Li Er praised him more often, but what's the use?
After much calculation, he had made a little progress, but Wei King Li Tai was almost behind him. How could he not make Li Chengqian panic?
It is not entirely true to say how much Li Chengqian attaches great importance to the position of prince.
But he knew very well that once the crown prince was deposed, no matter who became emperor in the future, Li Chengqian would definitely die.
After all, no one would keep a huge threat around.
Even if future emperors are intolerable and unwilling, they will not let Li Chengqian live well in the world. This is the cruelty of reality.
As someone who has mastered the art of kingship since childhood, Li Chengqian understands this truth very well.
At this time, Li Chengqian felt empty in his heart. After so many years of hard work, he thought he was very close to that position.
Unexpectedly, when I looked back, I saw that there were several competitors.
Moreover, there are people who are almost catching up with me, and the gap in my heart is simply indescribable.
"Your Highness, General Hou and Changsun Chong want to see you..."
There was a sound of light footsteps, and Crown Princess Su's voice sounded from behind.
Li Chengqian looked away from the Buddha statue and asked softly: "Did you tell me what it was?"
"They didn't tell me, they just said they had something important to discuss." Su shook her head gently.
"Yeah." Li Chengqian didn't look back and responded: "You go down first and let the servants take them to the study. I'll be right back."
Su Shi was not angry at Li Chengqian's indifference, she responded and turned around to leave.
Hearing Su's footsteps walking away, Li Chengqian stood up, straightened his robes, and left the Buddhist hall.
He walked out of the Buddhist hall and walked along the corridor to the study. When he passed the garden, the flowers were in full bloom, and Li Chengqian felt inexplicably better.
Although the flowering period of these flowers is short, they have bloomed after all. Isn’t it just like life?
Thinking this way, Li Chengqian's steps became much lighter.
In the study, Changsun Chong and Hou Junji sat opposite each other, smiling and chatting, looking very familiar with each other.
Seeing Li Chengqian appear at the door, they both stood up and saluted.
Li Chengqian waved his hand and said with a smile: "This is not outside, and we are all members of our own family, so there is no need to be polite? Otherwise, it will make you uncomfortable. Please take a seat quickly."
With that said, Li Chengqian walked to the main seat.
After Li Chengqian sat down, Changsun Chong and Hou Junji followed him.
The maid served the tea cup. Li Tai pointed to the crystal clear white porcelain tea cup in his hand and said with a smile: "A few days ago, my father rewarded me with some special Longjing tea. You should also try it. This is pure spring tea.
I don’t have much money to buy it, and I heard that the total yield is only about a dozen jins, and each one is divided into one jin. When you leave later, take some with you to taste!”
Changsun Chong felt like a spring breeze blowing on his face, and thanked with a smile: "Thank you so much, Your Highness. A few days ago, my father lamented that he could not drink this year's special spring tea. Since Your Highness loves it so much, I will accept it for my father!"
In fact, in addition to paying tribute, Yang Fan also distributed the spring tea to several close friends and uncles.
But if Changsun Wuji and Yang Fan don't deal with it, of course they won't be able to drink the best spring tea.
As a tea lover, Changsun Wuji certainly felt a little regretful, and let Changsun Chong hear his sigh.
Hou Junji took a sip lightly, and after a long while, he licked his lips and praised: "Although I have a deep hatred for Yang Fan and want to cut him into pieces, I have to admit that his method of making tea is indeed
It’s unforgettable!”
Li Chengqian smiled slightly: "General Hou, aren't you afraid that these words will spread out, and that boy Yang Fan will be even more proud?"
Hou Junji shook his head and said: "Your Highness, what you said is wrong. Although Yang Fan is not a good person, he is really good at engaging in these heresy, so we must pay attention to it!"