In July of the 25th year of Wuwei, Emperor Taizong was involved in corruption and corruption, and many people were dismissed from office and imprisoned. Most of them were close associates of the king. Moreover, Emperor Yong met with Emperor Yong several times, but they were kept secret. The king was suspicious, and the rift with the emperor deepened.
——"Yong Shi·Biography of King Li"
Prince Li An angrily swept the official documents on the desk to the ground. It was King Yong who was doing this again. I don’t know why King Yong was crazy these days. He actually wrote letters one after another about the illegal affairs of the officials. Originally, this had nothing to do with Li An.
However, this time King Yong targeted the officials of Li An's family. Not only did he prepare complete evidence, but his methods were as fast as thunder. Often, an official would be working in the morning, but in the afternoon he would be sent to prison by a sign.
, Nowadays, the civil and military affairs of the entire dynasty are as cold as ice, and everyone is worried about being implicated. After all, there are a few officials who are honest and upright, and some officials have even secretly gone to show their favor to King Yong. After all, King Yong mainly targeted the prince's close relatives.
Down.
Lu Jingzhong frowned slightly and said: "Your Highness, it is natural for King Yong to attack you. Now is an unprecedented good opportunity for him. The emperor has a suspicion against you. If he does not take advantage of the opportunity to make progress, he will not be King Yong."
But what I am worried about is that the reason why His Highness was always able to suppress King Yong in the past was mainly because of the Emperor. Now if the Emperor decides to depose His Highness, then His Highness will lose his throne in a short time."
"Yes, the emperor may have changed his mind now." A pleasant voice came, but Li An and Lu Jingzhong frowned at the same time.
The door opened, and two women who were as beautiful as fairies walked in. The one in front was Li Hanyou, and the one behind was Xiao Lan.
Li An said angrily: "Gu's study has become an undefended place. Where are the guards?"
Li Hanyou smiled and said: "Don't worry, Your Highness, it's just that they saw Senior Sister Lan, so they didn't dare to stop her."
Li An was even more annoyed and thought to himself, when Zhang Jinxiong was the head guard, never had someone break into my study like this, so he said: "Jingjiang, Mr. Zhang, you should let him out. He has been kept for such a long time."
What are you doing under house arrest?”
Li Hanyou's heart skipped a beat and said: "Your Highness, Xia Jinyi is in trouble this time. Zhang Jinxiong is Xia Jinyi's senior brother. The family teacher is worried that he is also involved, so for the sake of safety, he has to temporarily put him under house arrest. After a while, if
There is nothing wrong with him, so we will naturally let him go."
Li An was even more dissatisfied. Although in order to shirk responsibility, he also blamed Xia Jinyi for his mistakes, but Xia Jinyi was already dead after all, so he would do this. Zhang Jinxiong was different. Not only did he always try his best
He was responsible for his duties, and Li An didn't believe that Xia Jinyi had any ill intentions at all, so he loved Zhang Jinxiong as much as he loved him. Just as he was about to speak, Lu Jingzhong kicked him lightly, and Li An immediately realized that this was not the time to argue about these things.
At this time, he could only hold back his anger and said: "I don't know how you know that my father has changed his mind?"
Li Hanyou sighed softly, sat down, and said: "Although there is no clear evidence of this matter, there are already clues. Your Highness knows that the Emperor's pardon for Your Highness this time was not because of someone who guaranteed the memorial. The master originally planned to meet Your Majesty in person.
I interceded for His Highness, but before I could, His Highness was pardoned."
Li An was overjoyed and thought, this is good, lest I have to accept your favor. However, Lu Jingzhong frowned and said: "It is very unusual for the emperor to do this. I should not say anything. Your Highness, this time
The crime committed is really serious. Even if the Emperor wants to forgive His Highness, it should only be done after a period of time to calm down, and there must be someone who is valued by His Majesty to protect him. At that time, the Emperor would be sincere in pardoning His Highness. Now we have not.
The emperor will pardon His Highness. Sure enough, there are some problems. I was negligent. Please make it clear to the princess."
Li Hanyou sneered and said: "I got news from the palace that the emperor discussed with Princess Changle before making a decision."
Li An was shocked and said: "How could it be possible? Changle has never participated in political affairs."
Li Hanyou sighed and said: "We think so too, so although we really hope to force her to get married, it is just to alienate her from King Yong. We didn't expect that she would give us a heavy blow at this critical moment.
Although there is no information about what she said to the emperor, judging from the current situation, the emperor has already intended to depose His Highness. He just lacks some excuses. Moreover, His Highness has been the crown prince for many years, and there are inevitably some wings around him. The emperor has secretly talked with King Yong several times.
, none of our people can get close, I am afraid that the emperor has really changed his mind."
Li An felt like a basin of ice water was poured down on his head, and it was freezing to the bone. He had never been so frightened. He knew very well how he got to where he is today. Without the emperor's blessing, what could he do to compete with King Yong?
, I have never regretted seducing Chun Bin so much. Li An thought in annoyance, why did he go crazy to anger his father.
Lu Jingzhong glanced at the sneer on Li Hanyou's lips, and thought to himself, you want to take the opportunity to blackmail His Highness, but you have to get past me, so he said: "Your Highness, don't worry too much. Although the Emperor has been shaken now, he has not yet
Make the final decision, so Your Highness still has a chance to save it. The master of Fengyi Clan is not on good terms with King Yong. If King Yong is allowed to become the crown prince, I'm afraid it will be someone else who regrets it."
Li An was a little confused, but Li Hanyou immediately grasped Lu Jingzhong's threat. Lu Jingzhong clearly said that if the prince lost his throne, his Fengyi family would also suffer heavy losses, so it was better not to take the opportunity to threaten him. In her heart
Although she was angry, she also knew that this was the truth. Now Fengyimen and the prince were already in the same boat, so she smiled faintly and said: "Your Highness, at this moment, only Your Highness can ascend the throne as soon as possible."
Li An jumped up in fright. He looked up and saw that Li Hanyou, Xiao Lan and Lu Jingzhong all had indifferent expressions. He wanted to refuse sternly at first, but then he thought about it. Now that his reserve position was in danger, he actually retorted.
I can't even say anything.
Li Hanyou and Xiao Lan exchanged glances, stood up and said: "Although Your Highness adheres to filial piety, the Emperor Shengcong has been deceived by villains. If it is unfortunate that King Yong is enthroned as emperor, he will inevitably go militarily, and Dayong will never have peace from now on. Your Highness
If we can make up our mind, we must support His Highness to ascend the throne. The Emperor is old, so it is better to take good care of him. What do you think, Your Highness?"
Li An said in a weak tone: "But now our power is too weak, the sixth brother has gone to the border, and the imperial army is difficult to control. What should we do?"
Li Hanyou smiled slightly and said: "The sect master has already made arrangements for this. As long as His Highness agrees, our Fengyi Sect will take risks. Your Highness, rest assured that we will definitely be cautious and succeed in one fell swoop."
Li An finally said hesitantly: "What are your plans?"
Li Hanyou smiled proudly and said: "Your Highness, don't worry, we have a proper plan. It will only take a few months for His Highness to succeed to the throne. However, His Highness can be careful in his words and deeds these days to avoid angering the Emperor. If the Emperor deposes His Highness,
I'm afraid we can only give up sadly."
Li An's face turned red and he said: "I must be cautious, but I still have to be careful. It is best to wait until King Qi comes back."
Li Hanyou smiled lightly and said: "Your Highness, don't worry, we have already prepared for this matter. His Highness King Qi will be able to come back in October at the latest. Then it will be the best time for us to start. Now we have to take advantage of this time to make plans, Prince
Your Highness also wants to wipe out King Yong’s power, right?”
At this time, Lu Jingzhong said calmly: "Fengyi Sect attaches so much importance to His Highness's great cause, but they don't know what requirements they have for His Highness."
Li Hanyou smiled slightly and said: "Young Master Lu understands the truth. In fact, our requirements are not high. If His Highness succeeds to the throne and is willing to appoint me, Senior Sister Lan, as his queen, then our Fengyi Sect will serve His Highness wholeheartedly."
Li An looked troubled and said: "Ms. Cui has never lost her moral character, and she has raised the eldest son for me. How can I belittle her for no reason?"
Li Hanyou said: "Your Highness, you were unwilling to depose the Cui family in the past because of the emperor. Now the emperor is no longer with you. If you are unwilling to agree to our conditions, why should we take the risk of ruining our reputation?"
Besides, we just want you to make Senior Sister Lan your queen, but we didn’t tell you that you must denounce Mrs. Cui, and it’s still okay to be a noble concubine.”
Looking at the sneer on Li Hanyou's lips, Li An understood in his heart that if he agreed to this condition, then Cui and the Crown Prince would have absolutely no hope of living. How could he bear to do this. Li Hanyou saw his hesitation and did not force it, and said: "
Your Highness, please think about it carefully. This matter is not urgent. You and Shaofu Lu can discuss it slowly." After that, she stood up and said goodbye: "I still have something to do. Your Highness, please think about it carefully.
After you decide, you can tell me, Senior Sister Lan."
Looking at the backs of Li Hanyou and Xiao Lan, Li An was so angry that he smashed the tea cup and said angrily: "Young Master, tell me, why do they take me seriously? If I agree to this condition, I'm afraid it will be
It’s a puppet in their hands.”
Lu Jingzhong looked cold and stern, and after a while he said: "Your Highness, don't worry, there is still room for change in this matter. They are asking for prices all over the sky, and Your Highness can pay back the money."
Li An hesitated for a moment and said: "Young Master, now that I can't protect myself, why not sacrifice the Cui family and the Crown Prince? If King Yong succeeds to the throne, their mother and son will only die. Let's discuss it with Fengyi Sect. I
You can depose the Crown Princess and then grant the Crown Prince the throne."
Lu Jingzhong sneered in his heart. The prince was indeed a ruthless person. He would abandon his wife and children like this. However, there was no despicable meaning on his face. He said calmly: "Although your highness can sacrifice the prince and the prince now to win the Fengyi Sect."
However, if Concubine Lan makes a queen and her son becomes a prince in the future, then as long as your highness does not agree with their wishes, they can kill him and make Concubine Lan's son the emperor. Then his highness will probably regret it.
Out of reach."
Li An smiled bitterly and said: "But if I don't agree, I'm afraid they will abandon me now. Wouldn't I become a prisoner of King Yong's subordinates?"
Lu Jingzhong smiled sinisterly and said: "Your Highness is overly worried. Even if His Highness wants to give up the throne, Fengyimen is not willing to do so. King Yong has made it clear that he does not want to cooperate with them. Without His Highness, they cannot legitimately join the court.
, so as long as Your Highness is tougher, the Fengyi Sect will never dare to fall out with you. Why don't you refuse this and say that you can make Concubine Lan a noble concubine, and you will not establish a heir for the time being. If Concubine Lan's son is outstanding, you can make him a prince.
Chu, please delay it for now. After His Highness ascends the throne, they will no longer be able to do anything about it. After all, if it weren’t for His Highness, wouldn’t those important officials in the court be able to rebel against Fengyi Clan?”
Li An then smiled happily and said: "You are right, so let me just tell Concubine Lan like this."
Lu Jingzhong said respectfully: "Your Highness also wants to comfort the Crown Princess. If the Crown Princess knows about this matter, I'm afraid she will be very worried."
Li An nodded and said, "Don't worry. By the way, all the officials from the East Palace have come to pay their respects, right?"
Lu Jingzhong smiled and said: "You are already here. Although His Highness cannot manage politics for the time being, these officials should still be selected well so that others will not see that the Emperor is dissatisfied with you."
Li An nodded and said, "You handle these matters. I'm going to see the Crown Princess and the Crown Prince. During this period, she was frightened."
As soon as Li An walked to the back house, he saw some young women coming out in groups. These women were accompanied by maids and servants. When they saw Li An, they all bowed and kowtowed. A maid next to the princess came forward and said: "Your Highness
, these are the family members of the newly elected officials from the East Palace who have come to pay their respects to the princess."
Li An nodded and said, "That's it." Without further ado, he was about to go see the princess, but after taking a few steps, he saw a beautiful young woman wearing official uniform, with a graceful appearance. Li An couldn't help but feel crazy in his heart.
, he recognized this woman, but he was infatuated with Shang Chunbin at that time, so he didn't do anything to her. When he was selecting officials in the East Palace this time, he couldn't help but draw Shao Yan's name on it, although there may not be a clear picture at the time.
I had the idea, but I also had the idea to win over the couple to get started. I didn't expect to meet Huo so soon. Not long after more than half a year, she was even more beautiful, especially her gentle and water-like temperament, which made people see her.
He felt both love and pity. Li An pretended to be calm and watched these fateful wives leave, with a glimmer of light in his eyes. If Xia Jinyi were here, he would definitely know his thoughts immediately, but naturally no one can help him arrange it now.
After hurriedly comforting the princess, Li An returned to the study. At this moment, he was the only one left here. He thought that he should not take action at this time. It was a critical moment, but when he thought about it again, how to arrange the seizure?
There is no need for him to contribute at all. Fengyi Sect and Lu Jingzhong will have the overall plan. All he has to do is follow it. No one is better at this kind of thing than them. So, can he relax and make up for these things?
The days are frightening.
After struggling for a long time, Li An finally couldn't help it. These days of fasting and house arrest made him very depressed. Although there were singers and dancers in the palace when he returned, he didn't have the slightest interest in this.
Years of indulgence have long since made him lose interest in those women who are readily available to him. Li An wondered whether it would cause trouble. After a long time, he remembered that Chun Bin was not willing in the past, but after he threatened and lured her, he
After giving in, as long as he promises to give his husband a promotion, are he afraid that this woman will not give in? Besides, for an official's wife, even if the father knows about it, he won't be too angry.
The next day, she received a post from the Crown Princess, inviting her to come into the mansion for a while. Huo was not surprised at all. When she went to see the Crown Princess at the Crown Prince's mansion yesterday, she felt that the Crown Princess was not in a very good mood. It was said that she was not in a good mood.
Because in addition to the prince's matter, one of her beloved maids died. The princess was very affectionate to Huo and admired the embroidery that Huo gave to the princess, so Huo was not surprised, not to mention her husband.
He is the Imperial Attendant of the East Palace. If he can be favored by the Crown Princess, there will always be no harm to her husband. So Huo went happily.
Under the guidance of several palace maids, Huo was brought into an elegant pavilion. She was a little surprised that this place didn't look like the princess's palace. Although it was elegant, it lacked a bit of momentum. As soon as she walked into the flower hall, Huo
Shi suddenly screamed in fright. This was a very gorgeous private room, with thick blankets on the floor and gorgeous furnishings all around. There was a large bed in the corner of the room, surrounded by pink gauze.
However, there were exquisite erotic pictures hanging on the surrounding walls. Huo just took one look at them and did not dare to look at them again. Her heart was filled with fear and she was about to exit when she saw men standing one by one at the door. Huo
Recognizing that the person was His Highness the Crown Prince, she felt a shiver in her heart. Although the Prince's matter had not yet become an uproar, she still knew some rumors. She suppressed her fear and said: "I have mistakenly entered this place. Please forgive me, Your Highness."
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Li An gave an ambiguous smile and said, "I sent someone to invite you here, how can I not forgive you?"
Huo was shocked and said: "Your Highness, this is not in line with etiquette." She was about to walk out, but was hugged by Li An. Li An had practiced martial arts and easily held her waist and hugged her. Huo still struggled.
, Li An suddenly said viciously: "Believe it or not, I will send someone to kill your husband immediately." Huo's hands softened, and a look of fear and sorrow flashed in his eyes. Li An had already said coldly: "If you obey Gu
, then your husband will be able to rise to great heights."
Huo's mind was already lost, and Li An took the opportunity to drag her to the bed. The pink tent hung down, and a low cry came from inside.
In the afternoon of the next day, when Huo got on the sedan and returned home, a pair of eyes took advantage of Huo's brief moment to look at her clearly, with a ruthless light flashing in his eyes.
Soon after, Dong Que returned to Hanyuan. After taking off the disguise that concealed his identity, he said coldly: "The prince has succeeded."
I gently shook the folding fan and said, "Are you sure?"
Dong Que showed a smile and said: "No one knows this kind of thing better than me. This woman has definitely been ravaged by the prince."
I smiled and said, "Of course I trust your judgment on this. What do you think will happen to Huo's family?"
Dong Que showed a hint of sympathy and said: "According to the custom of the prince, he will not be tired for a while, so it is impossible for Huo to commit suicide. I saw her expression, she wanted to cry but she did not die.
Zhi, I don’t think she will commit suicide for the time being, and this Huo is probably not a strong and unyielding woman."
I said calmly: "Do you think she will tell her husband?"
Dong Que shook his head and said: "She won't talk about this kind of thing in the short term. Moreover, Shao Hanlin is a somewhat old-fashioned scholar. It is difficult to forgive this matter. I don't think she will be so stupid."
I sighed slightly and said, "Actually, I can tell this woman to be careful."
Dong Que said coldly: "Young master, this kind of compassion is useless. Even if you remind them of the couple, they will only think that you are setting up a trap for the prince, and they will alert the snake."
I smiled bitterly and said, "I know this too, so I watched this tragedy with a cold eye. Dong Que, I really feel that the task I gave you before was too cruel."
Dong Que was silent for a long time and said: "This is of my own free will. The person who did this is the prince, what does it have to do with us?"