Chapter 80 Chapter Twenty

Chapter 20, The Third Part of Seizing the Inheritance In July of the twenty-fifth year of Wuwei, Emperor Taizong was involved in corruption and corruption, so many people were resigned and sent to prison, most of whom were close friends of the king. Moreover, Emperor Taizong had several interviews with Emperor Yong, all of which were kept secret. The king was suspicious, and the rift between him and the emperor deepened. ——"Yong History."Biography of the King of Violence" Prince Li An angrily swept the official documents on the table to the ground, and it was King Yong who made a fool of himself. I don’t know why King Yong went crazy these days. However, this time, King Yong targeted Li An’s officials. Not only did he prepare a complete set of criminal evidence, but his methods were like thunder. Often an official was still working in the morning, but in the afternoon, he was sent to prison by a watch Now, the civil and military affairs of the Manchu Dynasty are as cold as cicadas, and they are worried about being implicated. After all, there are several 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 targets the prince's cronies Down.

Lu Jingzhong frowned slightly and said: "Your Highness, it is only natural for King Yong to attack you. Now, it is an unprecedented opportunity for him. The emperor has a suspicion against you. If he does not take the opportunity to make progress, he will not be King Yong anymore. But what I am worried about is that in the past, His Highness was always able to suppress King Yong mainly because of the support of the Emperor, but now if the Emperor intends to depose His Highness, it will be a matter of time before His Highness loses his position." "Yes, the emperor has probably changed his mind now." A pleasant voice came, but Li An and Lu Jingzhong frowned at the same time.

The door of the room was pushed open, and two fairies walked in. The one in front was Li Hanyou, and the one behind was Xiao Lan. Li An said angrily: "The lonely study has become an undefended place, where are the guards?" Li Hanyou said with a smile: "Your Highness, don't worry, 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, when Zhang Jinxiong was the chief guard, never did someone break into my study like this, so he said: "Jingjiang, Chief Zhang, you should also release him. Under house arrest for what?"

Li Hanyou's heart skipped a beat, and he said, "His Royal Highness, Xia Jinyi has to blame you for what happened to you this time. Zhang Jinxiong is Xia Jinyi's senior brother. His family teacher is worried that he is also involved. To be on the safe side, he has to be temporarily placed under house arrest. After a while, if There's nothing wrong with him, and of course we'll let him go." Li An was even more displeased. Although for the purpose of shirking responsibility, he also put the mistakes he made on Xia Jinyi, but Xia Jinyi was dead after all, so he would do this. Zhang Jinxiong was different, not only did he always try his best Duty, and Li An didn't believe that Xia Jinyi had any malicious intentions at all, so he loved Zhang Jinxiong.Just as he was about to speak, Lu Jingzhong kicked him lightly. Li An immediately realized that now was not the time to argue about these things.I had no choice but to say angrily: "I don't know how you know that the father has changed his mind?"

Li Hanyou sighed softly, sat down, and said: "Although there is no clear evidence for this matter, there are already clues. Does Your Highness know that the emperor's pardon of His Highness this time is not because of someone protecting him? My teacher originally planned to meet His Majesty in person. I pleaded for His Highness, but before I had time, His Highness was pardoned." Li An was overjoyed, and thought, this is good, lest I have to accept your favor.But Lu Jingzhong frowned, and said: "It's very unusual for the emperor to say something like this. The crime His Highness committed this time is really serious. Even if the Emperor wants to forgive His Highness, he should calm down after a while." Afterwards, and there must be someone who is important to His Majesty to protect the performance. At that time, the Emperor's forgiveness of His Highness was sincere. Now that we have not started it, the Emperor will pardon His Highness. There are indeed some problems. This is my negligence. Please let the princess express it .”

Li Hanyou said with a sneer: "I got news from the palace that the emperor discussed with Princess Changle before making a decision." Li An was shocked and said: "How come, Changle has never participated in political affairs." Li Hanyou sighed and said: "We think the same way, so although we really hope to force her to marry, it's just to keep her and King Yong at a distance. I 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 intended to depose His Highness, but there is no excuse, and His Highness has been the heir for many years, so there are inevitably some wings around him. The Emperor has had secret talks with King Yong several times , our people have no way to get close, I am afraid that the emperor has really changed his mind."

Li An only felt that a basin of ice water was being poured over his head, which was freezing to the bone.He has never been so terrified, but he is very clear about what he has relied on to get to where he is today. Without the protection of the emperor, what would he use to compete with King Yong? He has never regretted seducing Concubine Chun so much. What kind of madness did he go to anger the father. Lu Jingzhong glanced at the sneer at the corner of Li Hanyou's mouth, and said in his heart, you want to take this opportunity to blackmail His Highness, but you have to pass my test, so he said: "Your Highness, don't worry too much. Although the Emperor has wavered now, he hasn't yet. Make the final decision, so there is still a chance for His Highness to recover, Fengyi Sect Master, she is not on good terms with King Yong, if King Yong is made the crown prince, I am afraid that someone else will regret it."

Li An was a little confused when he heard that, but Li Hanyou immediately grasped Lu Jingzhong's threat. Lu Jingzhong clearly said that if the Crown Prince loses the reserve position, then his Fengyi Sect will also suffer heavy losses, so it's better not to take the opportunity to threaten him.Although she was annoyed in her heart, she also knew that this was the truth. Fengyimen and the crown prince were already on the same boat, so she smiled lightly and said: "Your Highness, at this moment, only His Highness will ascend the throne as soon as possible." Li An jumped up in fright, looked up, and saw that Li Hanyou, Xiao Lan, and Lu Jingzhong all had indifferent expressions. At first, he wanted to sternly refuse, but then he thought about it, and now his position was in jeopardy, so he even refuted I can't even speak.

Li Hanyou and Xiao Lan exchanged glances, stood up and said: "Although Your Highness abides by filial piety, but now the emperor Sheng Cong is deceived by a villain. If it is unfortunate that King Yong is enthroned as emperor, then he must resort to military force, and Dayong will never be peaceful. Your Highness If we can make up our minds, we must hold His Highness to the throne, the emperor is old, so it is better to take care of him, what does His Highness think?" Li An said weakly: "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 head of the sect has already made arrangements for this. As long as His Highness agrees, our Fengyi Sect will take risks. Don't worry, Your Highness, we will definitely be careful and succeed in one fell swoop." Ang Li finally hesitated and said, "What's your plan?" Li Hanyou smiled proudly and said: "Don't worry, Your Highness, we have already made a proper plan, and it only takes a few months for His Highness to succeed to the throne, but His Highness can be cautious in words and deeds these days, so as not to offend the Emperor, if the Emperor deposes His Highness, I'm afraid we can only stop sadly."

Li An blushed, and said: "I must be cautious, but I still have to be careful. It's best to wait until King Qi comes back." Li Hanyou said with a faint smile: "Don't worry, Your Highness, 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 launch. Now we have to take advantage of this time to make arrangements, Prince Your Highness also wants to wipe out King Yong's power, right?" At this time, Lu Jingzhong said indifferently: "Fengyimen attaches great importance to His Highness's great cause, but they don't know what to ask of His Highness." Li Hanyou smiled slightly, and said: "It's still Lu Shaofu who understands the truth. In fact, our requirements are not high. If His Highness succeeds to the throne, if he is willing to make me, Senior Sister Lan, as his queen, then I, Fengyi Sect, will definitely serve His Highness wholeheartedly." Li An said with embarrassment on his face: "Ms. Cui has never lost her virtue and raised her son for me. How can I belittle her for no reason." Li Hanyou said: "Your Highness, in the past you refused to abolish the Cui family because of the emperor. Now the emperor no longer supports you. If you refuse to agree to our conditions, why should we take the risk of ruining our reputation?" Besides, we only want you to be the queen, Senior Sister Li Lan, but we didn't say that you must belittle the Cui family, and it is still okay to be a noble concubine." Seeing the sneer at the corner of Li Hanyou's mouth, Li An knew in his heart that if he agreed to this condition, then Cui Shi and Shizi would have absolutely no hope of surviving, how could he bear to do so.Seeing his hesitation, Li Hanyou didn't force it, and said: "Your Highness, think about it carefully. This matter is not urgent. You and Lu Shaofu can discuss it slowly." After finishing speaking, she stood up and said goodbye: "The concubine is still waiting for you." If you have something to do, Your Highness, please think about it carefully, and after the matter is decided, you can tell me Senior Sister Lan." Looking at the backs of Li Hanyou and Xiao Lan, Li An was so angry that he shattered his teacup, and said angrily: "Young Fu, tell me, why do they take me seriously? If I agree to this condition, I'm afraid I will become a They are puppets in their hands." Lu Jingzhong's expression was stern, and he said after a long while: "Your Highness, don't worry, there is still room for change in this matter. They offer a lot of money, and His Highness can also pay back the money." Li An hesitated for a moment and said: "Young Fu, I can't protect myself now. Why don't I sacrifice the Cui family and the eldest son? If King Yong succeeds, their mother and son will die. Let's discuss it with Fengyimen. You can depose the crown princess, and then seal the crown prince as the throne." Lu Jingzhong sneered in his heart, the crown prince is indeed a ruthless person, so he will abandon his wife and children, but there was no contempt on his face, and he said lightly: "Although your highness can sacrifice the crown princess and the eldest son now, to win the Fengyi sect However, if Concubine Lan establishes a queen and her son becomes a prince in the future, then as long as Your Highness is not in their favor, they can kill His Highness and make Concubine Lan's son emperor, and His Highness may regret it at that time Too late." Li An smiled bitterly: "But if I don't agree, I'm afraid they will abandon me now, wouldn't I be a prisoner of King Yong?" Lu Jingzhong said with a sinister smile: "Your Highness is overthinking. Now it is His Highness who wants to give up the reserve position, and Fengyimen is not willing. King Yong made it clear that he does not want to cooperate with them. Without His Highness, they would not be able to enter the court in a legitimate way." , So as long as His Highness is tougher, Fengyimen will never dare to turn against you. Why don't you refuse this matter and say that you can make Concubine Lan a noble concubine, and don't make a crown prince for the time being. If Concubine Lan's son is outstanding, you can make him a prince. Chu, delay it first, and wait until His Highness ascends the throne, and they won't be left alone, after all, without His Highness's support, wouldn't those important officials in the court support Fengyimen's rebellion?" Only then did Li An open his eyes and smiled and said, "You still said it well, so Gu will tell Concubine Lan just like that." Lu Jingzhong said respectfully: "Your Highness should also 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 see you, right?" Lu Jingzhong smiled and said, "Here we are. Although Your Highness is unable to govern for the time being, these officials should still be selected well. This way, it will not be seen that the Emperor is dissatisfied with you." Li An nodded and said: "You can deal with these matters. I will go to see the Crown Princess and the Crown Prince. During this time, she has been frightened." As soon as Li An walked to the back house, he saw some young women coming out in groups of twos and threes. These women were accompanied by maids and maids. When they saw Li An, they all bowed and kowtowed. , This is the family members of the newly elected officials from the Eastern Palace who came to visit the princess." Li An nodded and said: "So that's how it is." He was about to go to see the princess without further ado, but after walking a few steps, he saw a young woman in imperial clothes with a beautiful face and a great demeanor, and Li An couldn't help but be infatuated He knew this woman, but he was infatuated with Concubine Shangchun at that time, so he didn't do anything to her. When he saw Shaoyan's name when he was selecting officials in the East Palace this time, he couldn't help but draw it on it, although there may not have been a clear idea at the time. Thoughts, but I also have the idea of ​​bringing the couple to my side so I can start. I didn't expect to see Huo Shi so soon. Not long after half a year, she was even more beautiful, especially the gentle and water-like temperament, which made people see Love and pity.Li An pretended to be calm and watched these wives leave, a gleam of light flashed in his eyes, if Xia Jinyi was here, he would know what he wanted immediately, but naturally no one could help him arrange it now. After comforting the princess in a hurry, Li An returned to the study. He was the only one left here at the moment. He thought that he should not do it at this time. Now is the critical moment, but thinking about it again, how to arrange the seizure Feng Yimen and Lu Jingzhong will make the overall plan, and I just need to do it. No one is better at this kind of thing than them, so can I relax and make up for it? The days are frightening. After struggling repeatedly for a long time, Li An finally couldn't help it. These days, he was fasting and under house arrest. He was already very depressed. Although there were singers and dancers in the palace, he didn't have the slightest interest in it. Over the years of indulgence, he has long since lost interest in those women who are obedient.Li An wondered whether it would cause trouble. After a long time, he remembered that the former concubine Chun was not willing, but after he threatened and lured him, he gave in. As long as he promised to increase his official position to his husband, he was afraid of this woman. Don't you give in? Besides, the wife of an official, even if the emperor knows about it, she won't be too angry. The next day, he received a post from the Crown Princess, inviting her to enter the mansion for a while. Huo Shi didn't feel it was strange. When he visited the Crown Princess at the Prince's Mansion yesterday, he felt that the Crown Princess was not in a good mood. Because apart from the prince's affairs, one of her beloved maids died. The princess was very affectionate to Mrs. Huo, and admired the embroidery that Mrs. Huo gave to the princess, so Mrs. Huo didn't think it was strange, let alone her husband. As an attendant of the Eastern Palace, if he can be favored by the Crown Princess, then it will not do any harm to her husband.So Huoshi went happily. Under the guidance of several maids, Huo was brought into an elegant pavilion. She felt a little strange, why this place does not look like the palace of the princess, although it is elegant, it lacks a bit of momentum. Shi suddenly cried out in fright. This is a very gorgeous private room, with thick blankets on the floor and gorgeous furnishings all around. There is a large bed in the corner of the room, covered with pink gauze all around. Huo just glanced at it and didn’t dare to look at it again. She was full of fear and was about to leave when she saw men standing by the door. Huo Recognizing that the person was His Highness the Crown Prince, she felt a chill in her heart. Although there was no rumor about the Prince's matter, she still knew some rumors. She suppressed her fear and said: "My concubine broke into this place by mistake, please forgive me, Your Highness." .” Li An smiled ambiguously and said, "I sent someone to invite you, how could you not forgive me?" Huo Shi was shocked and said: "Your Highness, this is not in line with etiquette." As he said that, he was about to walk out.But Li An hugged her. Li An had practiced martial arts and easily hugged her by the waist. Huo still struggled. Li An suddenly said viciously: "Believe it or not, I will send someone to kill your husband right away." Huo Shi's hand softened, and a frightened and sad look flashed in his eyes.Li An has already said coldly: "If you obey Gu, then your husband will be able to rise to the top." Huo's mind was already lost, Li An took the opportunity to drag her onto the bed, the pink curtain hung down, and there was a low cry from inside. In the afternoon of the next day, when Mrs. Huo got into the sedan chair and returned home, a pair of eyes took advantage of the short moment when Mrs. Huo came in and out, and looked her up clearly, with a ruthless light flashing in the eyes. Not long after, Dong Que had returned to Hanyuan, and after removing the disguise to cover up his identity, he said coldly, "The crown prince has already succeeded." I shook the folding fan lightly and said, "Are you sure?" Dong Que smiled 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, "I naturally believe in your judgment on this point. What do you think will happen to the Huo family?" Dong Que showed a sympathetic look and said: "According to the prince's habit, you won't get bored for a while, so it's impossible for Mrs. Huo to commit suicide. I saw her expression, she wanted to cry, but she didn't die. Zhi, I don't think she will commit suicide for the time being, and this Huo family is probably not a mighty and invincible woman." I said lightly, "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 a short time, and Shao Hanlin is a somewhat rigid scholar, so it's hard to forgive this matter. I don't think she would be so stupid." I sighed slightly, and said, "Actually, I can tell this woman to be careful." Dong Que said coldly: "My lord, this kind of compassion is useless. Even if you remind the couple, they will only think that you framed the prince, and will startle the snake." I smiled wryly and said: "I also know this truth, so I watched this tragedy with a cold eye. Dong Que, now I really feel that the task I gave you before was too cruel." Dong Que said silently for a long time: "I did it voluntarily. It is the crown prince who did this kind of thing. What does it have to do with us?"