Chapter 4942 Murderous Intent on a Snowy Night
There are no secrets in Tai Chi Palace.
The news that His Majesty stayed at Shen Jieyu's place spread out as soon as the palace door opened at dawn, and there were many discussions in the government and the public.
In the main hall of the East Palace, the Queen, the Prince, and Princess Jinyang were having breakfast together. Then a chamberlain walked in and whispered the matter in detail. He even told clearly when His Majesty would board the bed and take a bath. Clearly, from this we can estimate the length of time His Majesty will spend in London...
Princess Jinyang was eating. When she heard this, she put down her spoon and said with a look of disgust: "What's there to say about this kind of thing? It's so disrespectful to covet one or two of them!"
The servant was so frightened that he knelt down and kowtowed to beg for mercy.
This "unmarried" princess has a great influence both in the palace and in the court. If he really wants to be punished, even if he is a lieutenant next to the queen, he will not be able to escape the death penalty...
The queen's expression did not change, she still looked dignified and elegant. She drank the porridge slowly and said softly: "Sizi, don't blame him. I asked him to pay attention to the situation in the palace and report immediately if there is any abnormality."
"Oh."
Princess Jinyang responded, lowered her head to eat, picked up a stick of vinegar and put it in her mouth and chewed it with a "squeaking" sound. After swallowing it, she glanced at Prince Li Xiang, snorted and said: "When you grow up in the future, Don’t let some random people enter the palace, it will be a mess.”
Li Xiang said nothing, his head almost buried in the bowl, and he quickly picked up the rice...
He ate the porridge and rice in the rice bowl in a few big mouthfuls, wiped his mouth, and stood up and said: "Mother, use it slowly, little aunt, use it slowly. I'm full, it's time to do my homework."
He bent down to salute, then turned around and ran away.
Children don't understand the things between adults, but they are extremely sensitive to danger, detect the subtle atmosphere, and run away decisively...
After breakfast, the aunt and sister-in-law were sitting in the side hall drinking tea. Princess Jinyang whispered: "Actually, there is no need to be angry, the Queen. Your Majesty has kept the palace clean in these years, and is already very strict among the emperors in ancient and modern times." Lu Ji, now that the queen is not in the palace, your majesty will be a little lonely for a while, which is understandable. ”
The queen glanced at her and smiled: "Am I such a jealous person in your heart?"
"Isn't it?"
Princess Jinyang's beautiful eyebrows raised slightly, your unhappiness is written all over your face, do you think I can't see it?
The queen paused, her smile faded, and she felt a little depressed: "I'm not angry that he favored other women, but I'm disappointed that he would rather touch the prisoner's daughter than me."
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How long has it been since the husband and wife were close to each other? She barely remembers it.
The year of Hua Xin is when a woman's body function reaches its peak, and her needs are naturally strong. However, His Majesty has never slept with her since he entered the Tai Chi Palace. He always stayed in the Imperial Study Room under the pretext of dealing with government affairs.
How lonely and unbearable is it to sleep alone in the cold fur, tossing and turning?
She originally thought it was due to His Majesty's health and the busy schedule of government affairs, but she did not complain. Instead, she comforted him everywhere and tried every means to replenish His health.
Now I know that it’s not that His Majesty is incapable, but that he is incapable of facing her...
Are you already so disgusted with her?
Princess Jinyang sighed, she didn't quite understand this kind of thing, and her position was on the side of the queen. After thinking about it, she stepped forward and whispered: "Then Shen Jieyu was a prisoner. She heard that her father had It seems that he was punished by his father. How about I send a message to my brother-in-law and ask him to search for the crime of Shen Jieyu’s father outside the palace?”
It is naturally a bit unethical to frame someone up, but in order to protect the Queen, we can only aggrieve Shen Jieyu.
As long as his father's crimes were found out, exaggerated and framed, and sent to the censor's desk, naturally there would be eager censors to jump out and report and impeach. A mere Jieyu would not be able to withstand such an offensive...
The queen glared at her angrily and said angrily: "The more I talk, the more outrageous it becomes. If I behave like that, what kind of person will I become? How will I manage the harem in the future? Besides, the Taiwei is the pillar of the country, how can I To be able to behave like this.”
Princess Jinyang disagreed. As long as she asked, how could her brother-in-law not agree?
If you really don't agree, you can give him something sweet at worst. Ever since I was little, you just need to hold his arm or put your feet into his arms, and beg again, and he will agree to anything no matter what. There was never a time when I refused or couldn’t do it...
"The queen really doesn't want to deal with that woman?"
"Of course not."
Princess Jinyang's eyes were blazing: "Since we can't show her power to make her fearful, we must show her kindness to make her feel grateful. The queen should take the initiative to go to His Majesty to ask for a title for Shen Jieyu."
No matter whether you frame or suppress them or win over them and do favors, they are all positive ways to control the other party and applaud them. The most stupid way is to turn a blind eye and turn a blind eye.
The queen was slightly surprised and asked curiously: "Who taught you this?"
Is it possible that this girl is actually a hidden "house fighting" expert?
Princess Jinyang was a little embarrassed: "Brother-in-law once said that you must stand on the commanding heights of morality at all times in order to be invincible. For example, if the queen can take the initiative to request a title for Shen Jieyu, the world will Everyone knows the Queen’s magnanimity.”
In the future, whether His Majesty favors Shen Jieyu and ignores the Queen, or Shen Jieyu relies on favor and is arrogant and challenges the Queen's authority, he will inevitably be criticized by public opinion, which will further highlight the Queen's tolerance and generosity...
The queen laughed, held Princess Jinyang's hand, stroked her temples, and said softly: "Thank you Sizi. The little girl who used to be smart and smart can now not only protect me, but also give me advice. It's really great." It’s a relief.”
Princess Jinyang smiled sweetly: "Our sister-in-law must stand together and be united in dealing with the outside world, so if I have difficulties in the future, my sister-in-law must also support me."
The queen's smile froze: "..."
It turns out that he is waiting for me here!
No wonder Emperor Taizong loved this daughter so much. Not only did he have the right ideas, he was also very evil...
*****
In the evening, the cold wind blows, and snowflakes fall down, flying like feathers and catkins, falling on the roof ridges, eaves, walls, and courtyards, covered in silver.
Around Xuushi, a gust of cold wind blew over many of the lanterns on the Xuande Gate tower on the north side of the East Palace. The doorway on the west side below the tower was hidden in shadow. Immediately, the palace door opened here, and more than a hundred people wrapped in the darkness were Soldiers dressed in black and fully armed ran over and entered the East Palace along the opened palace door.
Inside the door, Li Anyan and Li Sixian stood side by side, watching these more than a hundred elites enter the palace and go straight to the Buddhist Hall on the west side.
Heavy snow and dark nights hid the whereabouts of these people.
Li Sixian said: "It's too close to the Tai Chi Palace. If you accidentally make some noise, it can easily arouse the thoughts of the imperial guards patrolling the Tai Chi Palace. If your belongings are leaked, it will be a big deal."
Li Anyan raised his head and glanced at the falling heavy snow, with a calm expression: "We can only hide in the Buddhist Hall. To the east of the East Palace is the Eagle and Harrier Courtyard, where many birds are raised. Entering at this time will inevitably cause the birds to explode their nests. But here is It doesn’t matter, just tell me to be more careful.”
Birds are night-blind, and they are most startled at night. They will panic at the slightest movement. Once the birds sing in the middle of the night and the birds explode their nests, the entire East Palace will pay attention to this place...
Li Sixian nodded: "If we catch them by surprise and attack them unprepared, it is very likely that we will succeed."
Li Anyan stood with his hands behind his hands, snowflakes falling on his shoulders, and his eyes were a little deep: "Whether it succeeds or fails, what does it matter? It's just an explanation to an old friend. From now on, don't do anything about this matter. If you continue to participate, even if the worst happens, I will shoulder the responsibility and keep you out of it.”
"Haha," Li Sixian didn't take it seriously and said with a smile: "How can you stay away from this kind of thing? Life or death, success or failure, there is no way to escape from the moment you get involved. Brother, don't worry, I have already been mentally prepared, since I want to leave Shortcuts naturally require taking risks. I can afford to win and I can afford to lose.”
Li Anyan was silent for a moment, sighed, shook his head and said, "You shouldn't have gotten involved, why bother?"
Li Sixian wiped his face and said with a wry smile: "People always take advantage of tricks. When such a road to the sky is in front of us, how can we not be tempted? I have passed the age of thirty, but I am still no more than an ordinary person. Although you have your majesty's trust, you can I don't know much about military affairs. It's hard to get promoted without military merit. It doesn't matter whether it's the three provinces, six ministries, or the state capital of the world. Normally, if a civil servant is promoted step by step, he will be nothing more than a minister when he gets old. "
Since the end of the Zhenguan period, the political situation has changed and the world has been in turmoil. It is the time when talented people emerge in large numbers. Countless young men with weak titles have taken advantage of the wind and risen rapidly. The qualifications that originally took ten or twenty years to polish are not worth the words of "holy favor". It's nothing compared to a military exploit. How can people not be jealous of this?
Since staying with His Majesty is just a matter of following the steps and rules, let's find a shortcut and take risks.
Life and death are determined by destiny, wealth and honor are in heaven.
Li Anyan stopped persuading and asked, "Has everything been arranged over there?"
Li Sixian said "hmm", remained silent for a while, blew out a breath to blow up the snowflakes in front of him, and sighed: "Although people are not willing to die for themselves, your majesty is so kind to me after all, and I feel really uncomfortable."
"Hmph!"
Li Anyan snorted angrily, gritted his teeth, and cast deep hatred in his eyes: "Li Er and his sons are just rebellious ministers and traitors, and even a little favor can't cover up the fact that they rebelled and usurped the throne! Back then, they massacred the East Palace and annihilated Qi The palace doesn’t even spare the babies who are waiting to be fed. Their methods are cruel and their hearts are cold. How can there be any so-called benevolence? It’s just a way to show off to others and win over people’s hearts!”
Li Sixian frowned: "What I did was just the 'Following the Dragon's Kung Fu'. Isn't it possible that my brother will go on a killing spree after his wish comes true?"
Li Anyan took a breath and shook his head: "Don't worry, I know the overall situation. As long as the throne passes from Li Eryi's line, it will be fine." Li Sixian suddenly felt worried.