A tree of peach blossoms pressing the prime minister

Chapter 71 Don't Believe Her

Everyone has their own secrets, especially those in positions like the prime minister, who have many secrets, so Taohua didn't plan to get to the bottom of it, and pretended that he hadn't seen him tonight.

When I went back to the Zhengchun Pavilion, I had a good night's sleep. When I woke up the next day, I dressed up and went to the Linghan Courtyard to pay my respects.

The mansion has always had the rule of asking for peace, but Jiang Taohua didn't go there much, either she was not in the mansion, or she was injured, so she couldn't ask for peace.So this time, it made the people sitting inside feel fresh.

"Oh, Mrs. Jiang is here." Qin Jieyu glanced at her and smiled: "The sun may come out from the west today."

Including Mei Zhaoxue, there were four people sitting in the room. Liu Xiangjun came over early in the morning and was looking at her with a smile.There is another person beside him, but it is Duan Yunxin who I met in the garden yesterday.

Taohua didn't have time to look at her carefully, so she still greeted his wife first: "My wife please greet me."

Mei Zhaoxue smiled and raised her hand: "It's rare for you to come here, please sit down first."

"Yes."

The seat next to Duan Yunxin was still vacant, and Taohua went to her and nodded first: "Ms. Duan is polite."

"Ms. Jiang is polite." Duan Yun said in a soft voice, "I haven't looked at it carefully, but I just saw it today. The lady is really beautiful."

What did Moss say earlier?Duan Yun is in poor health and doesn't like dealing with people?Taohua smiled and sat down while slandering her stomach, look how smooth the words are, how does she look unsociable?
"There are many sisters in this yard who haven't looked at our Lady Jiang carefully, have they?" Qin Jieyu covered his lips with a smile: "I really should all come and have a look, so I can encourage myself. If you don't have such an overwhelmed look, then You have to work harder in other places to win the favor of the master."

Liu Xiangjun couldn't help but laugh: "Listen to what the lady is talking about? I still rested at your place yesterday."

As soon as this was mentioned, Taohua couldn't help but look at Qin Jieyu.

Shen Zaiya didn't know when he left the house last night, so did he favor her or not?

With a coquettish smile, Qin Jieyu rubbed the handkerchief and said, "It's just a moment of luck. I probably remembered that I haven't been to my yard for a long time, so I stopped by to see how tall the weeds grow."

"My lady, don't be modest." Liu Xiangjun said: "Who doesn't know that my master stayed in Haitang Pavilion until the fifth watch yesterday for the first time? I usually go to bed, but I always return to Linwu Academy at the third watch."

Speaking of this, she glanced at Jiang Taohua again, covered her lips and said: "What I said usually doesn't include our lady Jiang, it's not uncommon for my master to stay in Zhengchun Pavilion for several days in a row."

Qin Jieyu had a half-smile on his face, looked at Peach Blossom and said, "Yes, it's already rare for Master to stay in my yard until five o'clock. In Lady Jiang's opinion, it's probably too unusual. "

Taohua was a little surprised, glanced at Qin Jieyu, and asked tentatively: "You really stayed in Haitang Pavilion until the fifth watch? Always?"

"What are you asking?" Qin Jieyu curled his lips: "Could it be possible that the master is going somewhere in the middle?"

"..." Taohua was silent.

Mrs. Qin is not a fool. Even if Shen Zaiye had the best reason, she should have known that she had left in the middle. How could she not have noticed anything?Besides, looking at it like this, he really accepted the kindness, his face is much rosier than usual, not to mention, his eyes are full of affection.

Is it possible that Shen Zaiye also knows the clone technique?
"It's so early in the morning, can't we change the subject?" Mei Zhaoxue said calmly, "The sour smell in the room should also be ventilated."

Qin Jieyu was taken aback, sat up straight quickly, and said with a smile: "Madam said that the concubine was joking with them. The master belongs to everyone. Who do we favor and who do not, what are we arguing about?"

Tao Hua also nodded, and said respectfully: "Miss Qin is right."

Qin Jieyu gave her a quiet look, with a bit of complacency and pride on his face.The chin is raised high, like a peacock.

A few days ago, her eyebrows were full of resentment, but now she must have given her confidence to Shen Zaiye.So here comes the question, how did Shen Zaye manage to leave Haitang Pavilion in the middle of the night without Qin Jieyu noticing it?

Shen Zaiye was above the court hall, quietly looking at the emperor above.

King Jing and King Yu both knelt in the middle of the hall. King Yu had wounds on his arm and scratches on his face. King Jing looked expressionless and lowered his head.The two had already had a round of debate, and now it was time for the emperor to make a conclusion.

King Yu's mansion was assassinated last night. There was evidence pointing to King Jing. King Jing cried out that he was wronged, and he had already proved his innocence with the evidence he gave.Now the question raised by a courtier is——King Yu is under confinement, and the guards will inevitably be negligent. I am afraid that within three months, King Yu's life will be lost.

The emperor's face was not very good-looking, and he was probably deliberating in his heart.

Shen Zaiye knew that the emperor really wanted to forgive King Yu, but King Jing insisted on it, which made him unhappy, but also made him wonder whether the person who wanted to kill King Yu really had something to do with King Jing.

For this kind of emperor who protects his weaknesses, the most terrible thing is for his two sons to fight each other. However, the position of the East Palace is too tempting, and it is inevitable to cause competition.

"That's all." After a long time, Emperor Mingde finally spoke, looked at the two princes below and said, "Zhen will have people strengthen the guards on Prince Yu's mansion, Wugou will go back first. As for Wujian, since it has nothing to do with this matter , there is nothing to say."

"My son thanked my father!" The two princes saluted together. King Jing was not very happy, and King Yu was not too sad. Anyway, each has something to gain and each has something to lose.

After the court, the emperor left Shen Zaiye alone in the imperial study.

"Ai Qing thinks that it would be better for me to establish a crown prince as soon as possible?" The emperor asked worriedly: "If we let them continue to fight like this, I'm afraid it will cause the brothers to fight against each other."

"Is there anyone in your Majesty's heart?" Shen Zaiye asked, clasping his hands.

Sighing lightly, the emperor said: "I used to think that the infinite is a material that can be made, but recently I found that his mind is not pure, and he often goes in some crooked ways, and even can attack his own brothers. Such a person, I am afraid I can't be a benevolent king."

"But apart from King Jing, there seems to be no other princes in the court who are suitable." Shen Zaye smiled slightly: "Your Majesty should have a steelyard in his heart."

"Yes." Emperor Mingde patted his knee, thought for a while, and said, "Why don't you let Wujian Jianguo try it first, what does the prime minister think?"

Shen Zaye bowed his head: "I think it's feasible."

The status of the prince who supervises the country is not much different from that of the prince. With this decree, King Yu can't sit still.

Emperor Mingde raised his head, stared at the bright window and thought for a long time, then got up and went to the desk, and began to write with a pen.

Half an hour later, Shen Zaiye stepped out of the imperial study. King Jing had already left, but what was strange was that King Yu was waiting for him not far away.

"My lord hasn't returned home yet?"

Mu Wugou cupped his hands with a half-smile, "This king is waiting for the prime minister."

"Oh?" With a jump in his heart, Shen Zaye looked at him: "But what's the matter?"

"This king thinks that the prime minister is the number one loyal minister of our Wei Dynasty, and he is very loyal to his father." Mu Wugou's eyes were deep, and he stared at the man in front of him with a strange attitude: "It's just that a good servant doesn't care about two masters, don't worry about it." It is said that the father is in his prime, even if he is late, if the East Palace wants to succeed, then you must be loyal to the new lord after the new emperor ascends the throne. If you are loyal to the father on the surface, but secretly have a partiality for a certain prince, I am afraid Something is wrong."

Even if this certain prince didn't say it clearly, he would only be King Jing.

Shen Zaiye narrowed his eyes slightly. His superficial effort was done with all his heart. From outsiders' point of view, he treated all the princes like a bowl of water. King Yu also accepted his kindness for saving him last time. Why would you suddenly say such a thing now?
"Ms. Shen doesn't understand the meaning of the prince." He smiled, and asked: "Maybe the prince can be more specific?"

King Yu smiled lightly, moved closer to him, and said, "To be more specific, if there was no prime minister's help last night, this king would not be kept under confinement by brother Jing Wang today. This king thinks that the prime minister may be forced by Jing Brother Wang's threat, I have to help, and I don't intend to argue with the prime minister. But I hope that the prime minister will be a good example to all officials, and don't get involved in the battle for the throne."

His heart sank, and Shen Zaiya lowered his eyes.

How did King Yu know that he went to help King Jing last night?
"It's boring to talk too much, but this king really admires the high virtue of the prime minister, that's why he's waiting here." Mu Wugou looked at him deeply and said, "Who will be crowned in the future is still unknown. , why did the prime minister hang himself on a tree?"

"Ms. Shen understands. Thank you, my lord, for your forgiveness." Cupping his hands, Shen Jaeye said with guilt on his face: "There are some things that Mr. Shen can't say too clearly, but your lord must understand that the only person who is loyal to Mr. Shen is the emperor."

Nodding his head slightly, Mu Wugou said: "This king trusts the prime minister."

The two saluted each other, and King Yu turned around and left first.Shen Zaye stood where he was, the smile on his face disappeared quickly, and his fists gradually clenched.

He knew early on that the only person he could trust in this world was himself, but now he was so stupid that he believed in a woman.

Except for Jiang Taohua, no one would know about his leaving the mansion last night.Jiang Taohua was smarter than him in making calculations, so what is he planning now?
All the way back home with anger, Shen Zaiye really wanted to go directly to Zhengchun Pavilion to ask for clarification.But when I got out of the car, I was blown by the cool wind, and I became a little more awake again.

Will he wrong her?After all, she didn't know King Yu, and she didn't have any connections in the capital, so how did she spread the news?
After thinking about it carefully, Shen Zaiye still turned around and went to Shouyun Pavilion first.

Duan Yunxin was a little surprised, she greeted him and entered the door, and asked softly: "Why did you come here so soon?"

"I haven't seen you for a long time, so I stopped by to see you." With a slight smile, Shen Zaiye looked at her and said, "Is your body feeling better?"

"It's much better, thank you for your concern." Duan Yunxin smiled, looking a little uneasy.

Shen Zaiye didn't speak, just stared at her, his eyes full of inquiry.

(End of this chapter)