Chapter 185 Chapter Two

Lai Ai's mansion is located next to the royal palace, opposite to the grand new thief's nest of Lu Buwei, which is as magnificent as a small palace and with continuous pavilions. The outer wall is high and thick. The big characters carved on the stone are just this kind of domineering momentum to compete with the king, just like Shang Yang was tabooed by King Huiwen. He violated Xiaopan, the taboo of the future Qin Shihuang, and he will undoubtedly suffer defeat. Unfortunately, it will be six years later. up. In order to survive these six difficult years, one must make false claims with the gradually "traitorous" Lao Ai.

In the Qin Shihuang movie, Zhu Ji finally stood on the side of Lai Ai, not only against Lu Buwei, but also plotting to overthrow her son Yingzheng. The explanation in the movie is very simple, everything is attributed to Zhu Ji's obsession with Lai Ai.But Xiang Shaolong knew that there were at least two more reasons, which were Zhu Ji's love for him and Xiao Pan respectively.The reasons are even more complicated. Because of the irresistibility of fate, he, Xiang Shaolong, deliberately allowed Zhu Ji to sink deeper and deeper under the control of Lao Ai's lust, until finally he couldn't extricate himself.Because he had a guilty conscience and knew that Zhu Ji would never be able to do without Lao Ai, he subconsciously alienated Zhu Ji, adding to Zhu Ji's resentment, and finally fell into the field today.

Since Xiao Pan has always regarded Zhu Ji as her mother, she naturally replaces Mrs. Ni, and hopes that she can be like Mrs. Ni.In Shen's heart, apart from King Zhuang Xiang, he could only accept Xiang Shaolong as his father.Now that Zhu Ji doesn't know self-love, she falls in love with the notorious Lao Ai, which shatters his good impression at once, and the ensuing disappointment turns into deep hatred, so not only her attitude towards Zhu Ji has changed drastically, but also has a strong resentment. The hatred made the relationship between the two worse. Under such circumstances, Zhu Ji naturally leaned more toward Lai Ai and Lu Buwei, like Xiao Panzheng and Xiang Shaolong were teaming up to deal with her. This is a fact and situation that no one can change.

Xiang Shaolong's only method is to stir up conflicts and disputes between Lai Ai and Lu Buwei, and make Zhu Ji only side with Lai Ai and no longer support Lu Buwei. ◇◇◇◇◇◇ Arriving at the emissary's mansion of Lai Ai, after reporting her name, Lai Ai heard the report and welcomed her out the door. This wolf-hearted bad guy was dressed in an official uniform, and he looked like he was reborn. From a distance, he smiled and saluted and said: "I heard that Mr. Xiang came back from a long journey, and he was about to pay a visit. How did you know that Mr. Xiang came here? How can I be an official?" .”

Xiang Shaolong secretly scolded his mother, because she gave birth to such a conscienceless thief.But of course he made a lot of effort on the surface, went up to meet him, took his hand and said with a smile: "I just met the queen mother and the prince, and I know so many things happened in Xianyang. Come! Let's find a place to talk carefully." Lai Ai obviously knew that he had met the Empress Dowager, so she didn't think that he was led to the East Chamber in a different place. Along the way, she met many servants and generals, which shows how prosperous he is. After the two sat down, the maidservant retreated, and after drinking the tea that was served, Lai Ai said: "What secret words did the Empress Dowager and Lord Xiang have?"

Xiang Shaolong knew that what he hated most was Zhu Ji's unrequited love for him.If you can't clear up his doubts, don't even think about winning a chance to cooperate, and said in a low voice, "I told the Queen Mother that Xu Xian was assassinated by Lu Buwei under the orders of Lord Chunshen." Lai Ai looked at him in astonishment. Xiang Shaolong gave a concise explanation, and then sighed: "If the position of Prime Minister of the Left falls into Lu Buwei's hands, then even the Crown Prince and Queen Mother will be led away by him." Lai Ai was taken aback for a moment, and became thoughtful.

This is exactly Xiang Shaolong's brilliance, one must know that Lai Ai has great ambitions, and his only reliance is Zhu Ji.If Zhu Ji loses power, not only will he lose all his power, but he will have to rely on Lu Buwei's breath as before. That's the nature of human beings, it's okay if you haven't tasted the sweetness, but it's hard to give up after you've tasted it.If Lai Ai was to be Lu Buwei's slave again, it would be more uncomfortable for him than killing him. Xiang Shaolong smiled and said: "If my guess is correct, Lu Buwei and Guan Zhongxie will definitely try their best to win over your lord right now, just like he used to win over me."

Lai Ai glanced at him and said, "Excuse me, Lai, why did Mr. Xiang value me so much from the very beginning?" Xiang Shaolong said with the most sincere expression: "I can only tell Brother Lao for this reason, for the Empress Dowager. Both the Duke and I hope that she will not feel lonely, plus I like Brother Lao at first sight, so to say, Brother Lao should understand what I mean!" Lao Ai couldn't help but said: "Brother Xiang, do you want to support you to ascend to the position of left minister?" Xiang Shaolong secretly scolded him for treating himself like a gentleman with a villain's heart.On the face, he pretended not to be misunderstood, and said angrily: "If I want to be Prime Minister Zuo, I would have already been in the position when the previous king was in power. Is it possible that Brother Lao is unaware of this?"

Of course Lai Ai knew about this, and hurriedly said, "Brother Xiang, please don't misunderstand, I was just thinking, besides you, who else is qualified to compete with Wang Wan?" Knowing that he was moved, Xiang Shaolong sighed and said: "Let me say a few digressions first, the so-called human beings are not grass and trees, how can one be ruthless. I, Xiang Shaolong, brought the Queen Mother and Chujun to the Qin Kingdom with my own hands. I wanted to go back to hiding here. It's my dream to enjoy the bliss of the countryside with my beautiful wife and maidservants. Who knows that Lu Buwei, an old thief, tried to kill me many times, and caused my wife and maidservants to die tragically, so I have to deal with Lu Buwei to the end. Lu Buwei The day when the thief confers the head is the day when I, Xiang Shaolong, leave Qin, if I break this oath, the heaven and the earth will be destroyed, can you see my intention clearly, Brother Lao?"

After staring at him blankly for a while, Lao Ai stretched out her hand and said, "I understand!" Knowing that he had been completely moved, Xiang Shaolong stretched out his hand to hold him, and said in a deep voice, "Mr. Changping is the left chancellor, and Wang Ling is acting as Duke Lu. Brother Lao agrees?" Lao Ai lost her voice: "What?" ◇◇◇◇◇◇ After Xiang Shaolong left Lai's Mansion, he led the Eighteen Iron Guards to the residence where Prince Dan lived under strict censorship. More than ten guards immediately blocked the way to enter, and the leader of the guards saluted: "Master Guan Order, no one is allowed to enter the mansion."

Xiang Shaolong squinted at him and said, "When you saw me, Xiang Shaolong dared to block you rudely, what's your name?" Only then did the head of the capital guard know that the disaster was imminent, he knelt down in panic and said, "The villain is guilty! The villain is guilty! I didn't see clearly that it was Commander Xiang." At this time, in Xianyang city, it can be said that no one knows that Xiang Shaolong is the most popular person who is closest to the prince, and also controls the military power in Xianyang. If he wants to move a young man, even Lu Buwei can't protect him, and all the guards kneel down in fright. How could Xiang Shaolong argue with them, he said coldly, "Open the door for me!" None of the guards dared to object, they obediently opened the door. It turned out that there was another battalion of guards stationed in the square in the mansion. Xiang Shaolong jumped off his horse, and ordered all the iron guards to stand guard at the gate of the mansion, while he entered the house in a grand manner, all guarded by his power, no one dared to say anything. Prince Pill's General Xu Yize, Doctor Leng Ting, Military Advisor You Zhi and more than a dozen experts including Yan Du who was defeated by Guan Zhongxie all came to the gate of the main house to welcome him after hearing the news.Seeing Xiang Shaolong, everyone showed grief and indignation. After sitting down in the main hall, Xu Yi said angrily: "Master Xiang wants to make decisions for us." Youzhi remained calm and asked, "Have you killed Tian Dan?" Xiang Shaolong nodded yes. Xu Yi and others breathed a sigh of relief, knowing that if Tian Dan was still alive, the country of Yan would be in great trouble. Youzhi snorted coldly and sighed again: "I never imagined that Lu Buwei would dare to risk the displeasure of the world and detain the crown prince. Now that the crown prince's life and death are uncertain, we dare not take my concubine lightly, otherwise even if we all die in battle , I also want to show this bird breath." Xiang Shaolong said: "Everyone, don't worry, Lu Buwei dares to hurt the prince, otherwise he will break the trust of the world. I think he just promised Tian Dan that he will keep the prince for a while, so that the dead ghost Tian Let the single traitor succeed! This matter is on my shoulders. If I can't force him to let the prince go, I will secretly rescue the prince. Alright! Everyone, pack your bags and go to my residence immediately, otherwise maybe Lu Although the thief is willing to let the prince back, but kills everyone by other means, that is still terrible." Xu Yi and the others were all moved when they saw Xiang Shaolong being so loyal and didn't mind offending Lu Buwei at all, and ordered them to pack their bags immediately.After a while, more than a hundred people gathered in the square, and the guards in charge watched helplessly, but no one dared to step forward to interfere. At this time, the sound of hooves came, and a group of people rushed in from the outer gate like a whirlwind, and the leader was Guan Zhongxie. He looked cold, dismounted from his horse, came to Xiang Shaolong, and said proudly: "Lord Xiang, wait a moment, this subordinate is ordered by Zhongfu, the people in the house are not allowed to step out of the fence." Xu Yi and others pulled out their long swords together, and under the shadow of the blade, the atmosphere immediately tensed. Xiang Shaolong laughed and said, "May I ask if Mr. Guan has anything like a warrant issued by Father Zhong?" Guan Zhongxie was on the spot in astonishment, after his subordinates reported the news of Xiang Shaolong's intrusion into the mansion, he immediately rushed over from the official office, and he hadn't even had the chance to meet Lu Buwei.He insisted: "The subordinates have Zhongfu's oral instructions. If Mr. Xiang does not believe it, you can ask Zhongfu face-to-face." Xiang Shaolong pulled out his long sword with a "clang", and said with a smile, "That's it. I also have an order from the Chujun to come here to take people away. If Mr. Guan doesn't believe it, you can ask the Chujun face to face. Whoever dares to stop I just violated the emperor's order and killed without mercy." All the iron guards drew their swords one after another, and surrounded Guan Zhongxie and more than ten personal guards tightly. Guan Zhongxie's face changed slightly, he knew that if he spoke again to contradict or obstruct him, blood would be spattered on the spot.Looking at the group of subordinates around him, everyone's face was ashen, silent like a cicada, and they moved their hands to ensure that no one would dare to step forward to intervene. Looking at Xiang Shaolong again, I saw murderous intent in his eyes, he clearly wanted to take advantage of this opportunity to get rid of himself, the gentleman didn't take advantage of the immediate loss, smiled and stepped aside, and said flatly: "Master Xiang misunderstood, this subordinate is just afraid that the lord will come back from a long way away, I don't know The current situation, since this is the case, this matter will be dealt with by Father Zhong and Prince Chu, please, my lord!" Xiang Shaolong secretly cried out what a pity, put the sword back into its sheath, and said with a smile: "That would be the best. I thought Lord Guan didn't even listen to the Chujun's orders, and was only loyal to Father Zhong." Guan Zhongxie was stunned, thinking of Lu Buwei's greatest weakness, that he was not Qin Jun after all.So as long as Qin Chujun has Xiang Shaolong's support, unless Lu Buwei openly rebelled, he would have to obey the king's order. Xu Yi and the other iron guards put away their weapons and mounted their horses. Xiang Shaolong didn't pay attention to Zhongxie, and led the crowd out of the house.With a move in his heart, he ordered Wu Shu to take Xu Yize back to Wu Mansion, and immediately went straight to the palace with the others, went to the inner court to find Xiaopan who was discussing with Li Si, and said politely: "If the prince wants to kill Lu thief, set up a Monarchy, there is a golden opportunity in front of you." Xiao Pan and Li Si felt the same astonishment and looked at each other in blank dismay. ◇◇◇◇◇◇ Amid the sound of Chujun going out on patrol, more than a hundred guards led the way ahead, Changwenjun, Changpingjun, Xiang Shaolong, and Li Si surrounded Xiaopan, and more than three hundred riders rode out of the palace in a mighty manner, heading for Zhongfu's mansion. It happened that Lu Buwei knew from Guan Zhongxie that Xiang Shaolong had taken Prince Pill away, and rushed out of Zhongfu's mansion angrily, and wanted to go to the palace to ask Zhu Ji to settle Xiang Shaolong's account, but he bumped into him on the road. Guan Zhongxie and others hurriedly dodged to the side of the road and knelt down, and Lu Buwei rode up to Xiao Pan and others alone. After saluting Xiao Pan, he glanced at Xiang Shaolong before saying in a deep voice, "I don't know where the prince is going. What about patrolling?" Xiao Pan secretly scolded me, which is out of your business, on the surface he said calmly: "It is precisely to go to Zhongfu's residence." Lu Buwei was stunned and said: "Why did the prince find the old minister?" Xiao Pan said indifferently: "I heard that Prince Dan came to hang around at Father Zhong's residence, I suddenly want to see him very much, Father Zhong please arrange for him to meet me immediately." Lu Buwei was stunned for a moment, Senhan's murderous intent flashed in his eyes, and he said coldly: "Prince Dan is quite interested in leaving recently, I don't know if he is still in the old minister's mansion." He turned his head and shouted at Guan Zhongxie who was kneeling by the road: "Guan Commander, why don't you check it out for the prince?" After Xiao Pan exchanged glances with Xiang Shaolong, he sneered and said, "Father Zhong's words are very strange, don't you know whether he is in the house or not? You must know that Prince Dan came here from a long distance to pay homage to the ancestor, and it is my Great Qin Distinguished guest, if the reception is not good, even the widow will be held responsible." He shouted again: "Changping, Changwen! The two of you accompany Mr. Guan to see what happened!" Lu Buwei didn't expect that after Xiang Shaolong came back, Xiao Pan immediately changed into another person, not only didn't sell his account, but also blamed him.Speechless, Lord Chang Ping and Lord Chang Wen left with Guan Zhongxie in their arms. Xiao Pan clamped the horse's belly, and galloped towards Zhongfu's mansion, the team continued on, Lu Buwei had no choice but to follow Xiao Pan. Xiang Shaolong, Xiao Pan and Li Si all felt amused, the biggest disadvantage for Lu Buwei this time was that he couldn't stand up to the reasoning, so he had to eat Coptis chinensis as a dumb man, he knew the pain. When the people on the road saw the prince on tour, they all bowed down to the side of the road to pay tribute to the young prince who was becoming more and more famous. Before arriving at Zhongfu's mansion, Chang Ping and Chang Wenjun came out of the mansion protecting the pale Prince Dan. Xiao Pan patted his horse forward, laughed and said: "Prince Dan is safe and well, if the widow is not well greeted, please forgive me a lot, don't be offended!" When Prince Dan saw Xiang Shaolong, he would not know what was going on, and after saying a few polite words, he addressed the ashen-faced Lu Buwei, "Father Zhong has treated you so well over the past half a year, and there will be rewards in the future." .” Knowing that he was talking ironically, Lu Buwei snorted coldly and didn't answer, even losing interest in acting. Xiao Panzhuan said to Lu Buwei: "Isn't Father Zhong going to enter the palace? I just don't know if he wants to see the queen mother or the widow?" Lu Buwei was almost at a loss for words, he didn't expect Xiao Pan to be so powerful, if he said he wanted to see Zhu Ji, he was making it clear that he wanted to tell Zhu Jun about the right and wrong in front of Zhu Ji, but if he said he wanted to see him, what else could he say?Embarrassed, he said: "The old minister just wants to discuss with the Crown Prince and the Queen Mother about candidates for the two positions of Zuo Xiang and Da Sima!" Xiao Pan said coldly: "I have already made up my mind, and it will be announced tomorrow morning. There is no need to talk about this matter, Father Zhong please!" Lu Buwei looked at Xiang Shaolong in astonishment. Xiang Shaolong smiled slightly, did not speak, with an inscrutable look, but secretly laughed in his heart that Lu Buwei had finally learned the domineering power of the future Qin Shihuang. When Lu Buwei was angry with him, Xiao Pan ordered: "Because I suddenly remembered something, so I don't want to stay for a long time, Prince Dan will first have Shaolong treat the widow well, I am going back to the palace." Ride the horse and go.Changping, Chang Wenjun, Li Si and others hurriedly accompanied them. Seeing Lu Buwei staring blankly at Xiao Pan's back, Xiang Shaolong said calmly, "Father Zhong please! The general will retire!" Ignoring Lu Buwei again, he led Prince Dan and all the iron guards away.At the same time, I know that from this moment on, I will enter a situation of confrontation with Lu Buwei, and there is no other choice. On the way back to Wu Mansion, when passing by Qin Qing Mansion, I almost sneaked in to find this beautiful widow, but since Prince Dan was by my side, and I was thinking about Mrs. Ya and Wu Tingfang, I had to suppress this thought go down.