Traveling through Du He, Li Chengqian's rebellion begins

what!

Prince Jin is ill?

Changsun Wuji, Chu Suiliang, Yu Zhining and others frowned, their hearts filled with astonishment.

Prince Jin came to court yesterday, and he looked as energetic as usual, not at all like he was sick.

Du He glanced at Changsun Wuji with a subtle look, and a faint curve appeared at the corner of his mouth.

"Old Silver didn't expect that, did he?"

"You think the obedient and cowardly King Jin is actually braver than anyone else!"

Du He muttered a few words in his heart, and then his expression returned to normal.

There were ministers in the court watching him at all times, so he couldn't be too obvious to avoid being noticed by Zhangsun Wuji, Chu Suiliang and others.

On the imperial platform.

Li Chengqian asked with concern, "Xiao Deyan, how is the Prince of Jin doing?"

"Do you need me to send a royal doctor to treat you?"

Although Li Chengqian looked calm, he was actually very happy.

Du He told him about Li Zhi and Wu Meiniang yesterday. Thinking that he would be able to deal with Li Zhi in the next few days, his hands on both sides of the Hu chair could not help but tremble slightly.

Xiao Deyan quickly responded, "Thank you, Your Highness, for your concern. The imperial physician from Prince Jin's residence has already examined Your Highness. You only have a cold."

"You only need to rest in the mansion for three to five days, and your body will be back to normal."

Li Chengqian pretended to show some concern and then began to preside over today's court meeting.

The focus of court discussions during this period was still the combat situation of the various armies and the mobilization of logistics and food supplies.

However, since midsummer, flood disasters have become more frequent.

Especially in the prefectures and counties near the Yangtze River and the Yellow River, floods were particularly frequent during this period, and the court needed to allocate funds for disaster relief.

In the past, Du He had to worry about these things, but now the person who is worried has become Yan Lide, the Minister of Works.

After the court meeting, Du He, as usual, dealt with the affairs of the Ministry of War and then went to the East Palace to eat and drink.

The busy day passed quickly.

evening.

The backyard of Prince Jin's Mansion.

Changsun Wuji and Chu Suiliang stood beside the bed. They looked at Li Zhi, whose face was a little pale, and asked worriedly.

"Your Highness, you look a little unwell. I suggest that Crown Prince Zhen come and treat you."

"Your Highness is a precious person, no accidents can happen to him."

They have placed all their hopes on Prince Jin. If anything happens to him, all their efforts will be in vain.

Li Zhi whispered, "Uncle, Chu Changshi, you don't have to worry. I just have a common cold."

"I have already taken the medicine prescribed by the imperial physician. I just need to rest for a few days."

There was a pause.

He said in a deep voice, "The plan to deal with Li Chengqian depends entirely on my uncle and Chu Changshi to arrange and execute it. I hope our first plan can bring Li Chengqian down."

After hearing Li Zhi's words, Changsun Wuji and Chu Suiliang nodded.

After Li Zhi changed the subject, Changsun Wuji did not continue to ask about Li Zhi's health, but just followed what Li Zhi said.

"Don't worry, Your Highness. I have prepared a comprehensive plan."

"Perhaps by the time your health recovers, our plan will have been successful."

That's good!

If Li Zhi wasn't pretending to be sick, he would have wanted to stand up and wave his fist.

If Mei Niang hadn't been anxious to go boating with him in Qujiang Lake, he would have wanted to see with his own eyes the scene of Li Chengqian being caught in the act.

Li Zhi asked curiously, "Uncle, how will the plan you made proceed? Could you please tell me again?"

Changsun Wuji glanced at Li Yifu, Hou Shanye and others standing behind him, then shook his head slightly at Li Zhi.

"Your Highness will know when the time comes."

Seeing that Changsun Wuji refused to speak, Li Zhi did not ask any further questions.

The three chatted for a while, and then Changsun Wuji and Chu Suiliang left the Prince of Jin's Mansion.

It’s time for a cup of tea.

Li Zhi waved his hand and said, "Li Yifu stays, the rest of you can go down."

"promise."

Everyone responded and then left the dormitory.

After Li Yifu closed the door, Li Zhi suddenly turned over and sat up, then walked to the copper basin beside him to wash his face.

After his face was washed, his complexion immediately became healthy.

Li Yifu, who was standing on the side, quickly handed over a clean handkerchief.

The whole process was very natural, without any trace of flattery.

Li Zhi wiped the water droplets from his face and asked, "Yifu, how are the preparations for the cruise ship?"

His tone was full of anticipation.

He had waited for this day for four years!

Li Yifu replied respectfully, "Your Highness, I have already decorated the boat and hung many poems and songs inside."

"I have also decorated the Hibiscus Garden. Your Highness and the Empress can stroll around picking flowers there."

"Besides this, I will build a pavilion at the place where the poetry gathering was held in Zhenguan, and Your Highness and Your Majesty can sit there and enjoy the sunset."

After hearing Li Yifu's last words, Li Zhi was stunned.

His thoughts immediately went back to the 17th year of Zhenguan, the Mid-Autumn Festival with sunny weather.

That day, he was standing in front of the railing and looking down, and he accidentally made eye contact with Mei Niang. That peerless face, which was three parts charming and seven parts cold and noble, was deeply engraved in his heart from then on.

After a long time.

Li Zhi put down his handkerchief, then patted Li Yifu's shoulder heavily and said.

"well done!"

"Mei Niang will leave the palace tomorrow morning. You will go with me and Mei Niang then."

No rewards at all?

Li Yifu thought about how he had been busy day and night for several days, but only received a light compliment. He originally wanted to give a reminder or two, but now he had no intention of doing so at all.

It was really thanks to the generosity of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince that he received a reward of 500 strings of cash just for delivering a message.

Moreover, County Magistrate Pei also promised him that after this matter was over, he would promote him to the position of Palace Censor.

From then on, he followed His Royal Highness the Crown Prince wholeheartedly, striving to be part of the Crown Prince's circle of advisors.

Li Zhi saw Li Yifu stunned and said in confusion.

"Anything on your mind?"

Li Yifu quickly bowed and said, "Your Highness, I was just thinking that this trip is an intimate one between you and the Empress, and as a man, it is not convenient for me to accompany you."

Makes sense!

Li Zhi thought that it would not be good if there was a man standing by while he and Mei Niang were being intimate.

He smiled and said, "Yifu, then you can wait in the Prince of Jin's Mansion."

Li Yifu quickly clasped his fists and said, "Yes!"

Then Li Yifu told Li Zhi all his arrangements in detail.

Half an hour later, Li Yifu finally left Prince Jin's Mansion.

dark night.

Li Yifu came out of his official residence and walked stealthily towards Yongningfang.

When he came back, he was carrying a box of heavy silver ingots in his hands and had a bright smile on his face.

...

The next day.

After the meeting.

Pei Xingjian went to the Ministry of War and stayed there for half an hour before leaving with a calm expression.

It was almost noon when Du He walked out of the office slowly.

When he passed by the Ministry of Industry, he went in to find Xiao Kai and said to him.

"Brother Xiao, to celebrate the birth of my fifth and sixth children, after you finish your shift, come to the Princess's Mansion with Brother Cui and Brother Wang. I'll treat you to a drink."