Indulge in the national teacher

No matter what the powerful ministers who sneaked home from Qingcheng Temple thought, the next day's morning court would still go as usual.It's just that when they asked their colleagues why they looked so bad, they could only shake their heads with wry smiles, and then they were unwilling to say more.

Those who knew the inside story couldn't blatantly ask about the situation of Qingcheng Temple at this time, so they could only keep their doubts in their hearts, thinking about waiting until the morning passed before making plans.

Zhongshuling Shangguancheng was also one of these people.He also wanted to go to Qingcheng Temple to "relax" yesterday, because he knew that he might not have such an opportunity in the future.

But his wife brought back the advice from the imperial concubine from the palace, and Shangguancheng weighed it up and down, thinking that he had worked hard to deal with the government affairs recently, and finally left a good impression on His Majesty the Emperor, so there was really no need to seek his own death at this time.With that in mind, he stayed at home peacefully.

It is precisely because of this that he escaped yesterday's blockade.

While Shangguancheng heaved a sigh of relief, his desire to draw a line with the deposed prince and Qingchengguan became stronger and stronger.It's just that he was involved too deeply, and if something happened, he still couldn't escape.

Shangguancheng looked at His Majesty the Emperor who walked up the stairs without haste and sat on the dragon chair, his expression flickered slightly, and he made up his mind.

He doesn't owe Prince Fei and Qingchengguan anything, so they can't blame him for only looking for a way out for himself.

Compared with the trembling and suspicious situations of the dignitaries and ministers, Lian Zong was much more relaxed in these uncertain situations.

He took a leisurely look around, and could easily tell from the pale faces of the civil and military ministers and princes and nobles who had a unique experience last night.

Lian Zong recollected the relationship between him and Gu Fang yesterday, then sat up a little, and lazily signaled to Zhang Pu that it was time for him to appear.

Zhang Pu straightened his back, raised his head, and said in a loud voice: "If there is something to do, we will play, and if there is nothing to do, we will retreat!"

As a servant, Zhang Pu's voice is still penetrating.Those ministers who were wandering in the sky were so frightened by him that they trembled a bit, and some of them who had poor concentration fell directly on the Golden Luan Hall.

For a moment, all eyes were on the man who lost his composure.

Lian Zong narrowed his eyes slightly, and said with a smile, "Uncle Chang Ping, what do you want to play?"

This Uncle Changping is the grandson of an emperor's uncle of Lian Zong, and he can be regarded as a descendant of the Lian family.The Marquis of Changping on him is the title inherited from his ancestors.It's a pity that it has been passed down to his generation and has changed from the position of king to earl.

And Uncle Changping has no ambitions, so in order not to be suppressed, he can only cling to the Supreme Emperor and the Deposed Prince.

Nowadays, the Supreme Emperor and the Deposed Prince are obviously not the opponents of His Majesty the Emperor. A timid and pleasure-seeking person like Uncle Chang Ping has long thought of taking refuge in Lian Zong, but at the same time he is reluctant to part with the pleasures in Qingcheng Temple.

"Chen, I'm just feeling unwell." Uncle Chang Ping didn't dare to look at Lian Zong, he lowered his head firmly, and said in a weak tone: "Your Majesty was frightened, I deserve death."

"It's nothing." Lian Zong waved his hand with a smile, and he even asked the Imperial Army to help Uncle Chang Ping up.Then he said to Uncle Changping, who was fighting with each other: "Uncle Changping, please take care of your health, don't delay the sacrifice."

"Yes." Uncle Chang Ping responded in a low voice.He clenched his fists violently, his eyes a little unnatural.

After dealing with Uncle Changping who suddenly felt unwell, Lian Zong then slowly told the courtiers about the sacrificial offering, and then announced his withdrawal from the court.

He didn't care what the courtiers gathered in twos and threes to discuss after they retired, and he went straight to the National Master Tower.

This made His Royal Highness King Qinyang, who wanted to discuss matters with His Majesty the Emperor, a little confused.

Brother Huang has become closer and closer to the national teacher recently.

While thinking this way, Lian Heng followed Lian Zong's footsteps to the National Teacher Tower.

In the National Teacher Pagoda, Gu Fang, who finished his morning homework, was leisurely tasting the tribute tea that Lian Zong sent someone to deliver a few days ago.

People of his background naturally couldn't tell the difference between tribute tea and other teas.However, during this period of time, he has been influenced by Lian Zong Kaiyuan Emperor, and his taste has improved a lot.

As usual, Lian Zong jumped in from the open window on the third floor of the National Teacher Tower, and then pushed the door to enter the study.

Gu Fang was obviously used to continuous movements, so he didn't even raise his eyes, but moved slightly to the side, making room for His Majesty the Emperor.

Lian Zong was obviously pleased by Gu Fang's lazy look

up.He strode forward and sat on the small couch with Gu Fang. He was about to say something with a smile on his face when he touched Gu Fang's cold hand.

"Why is it so cold?" Lian Zong took Gu Fang's hand distressedly, put it to his mouth, and blew it. While blowing, he kept rubbing Gu Fang's hand with his own hand, trying to make Gu Fang's hand warmer. Warm up quickly.

"It's okay." Gu Fang felt that even Zong was blowing the warm breath under his hand, but he didn't withdraw his hand, just smiled lightly to reassure Lian Zong.

Lian Zong was dazzled by the smile on Gu Fang's mouth. He was just about to lean up and kiss him secretly when he heard movement by the door.

"Who?" Lian Zong's eyes instantly became sharp.

"It's me, it's me." Outside the door, Lian Heng poked his head in with a wry smile.

He followed Lian Zong to the National Teacher Tower, and before he could speak, he was shocked by the interaction between his royal brother and Gu Fang.

Lian Heng had no choice but to silently swallow a mouthful of blood, tiptoely closed the door of the study room which he opened a crack, and then squatted outside in a strange mood.

If he still doesn't know the relationship between his royal brother and Gu Fang, then he can really jump off the National Teacher Tower.

Lian Heng thinks about the relationship between Lian Zong and Gu Fang again, he just feels that he is too innocent.So many clues were let go by him in vain.

Lian Heng was really depressed, accidentally bumped into the door of the study room and let out a "squeak".This was discovered by His Majesty the Emperor.

Even Zong looked at his younger brother who was grinning wryly, but he was not angry.The old man straightened Gu Fang's neckline on the ground, then glanced at Lian Heng lightly, and said, "What's the matter?"

Lian Heng only felt a breath stuck in his throat, he took a deep breath, and then said under the indifferent expressions of Lian Zong and Gu Fang: "I just want to ask the priest what I can do on the day of the sacrifice. of."

Speaking of this, Lian Heng's face showed a little grievance.The three of you were playing together, but the two of you secretly formed a pair, what should he do?

Gu Fang almost laughed out loud, but after all he is not a person who easily reveals his emotions, so he just said lightly: "During the sacrifice, His Royal Highness King Qinyang only needs to pray earnestly. Master told me that he waited Let's see the descendants of the Lian clan on the day of sacrifice."

Lian Heng was a little dissatisfied at first when he heard Gu Fang's words clearly, but when he heard the second half of Gu Fang's words, he almost didn't jump up.

He belatedly remembered that he had met the ancestors of the Lian family!The ancestors really existed!

"Cough, of course I won't disappoint my ancestor." Lian Heng straightened his back while talking.

Seeing his appearance, Lian Zong couldn't help laughing beside him.

Faced with Lian Heng's dissatisfied gaze, Lian Zongdao smiled and said, "Fang'er is right. But I really have a task to entrust to you."

Lian Heng was startled by the "Fang'er" that Lian Zong said, but before he could think about it, his attention was drawn to the task Lian Zong said.He immediately lifted his spirits.

"Brother Huang, just say, I will do well." Lian replied, patting his chest horizontally.

Lian Zong didn't tell Lian Heng immediately, he stood up, walked up to Lian Heng, then wrapped his arms around Lian Heng's shoulders as he did when he was a child, then patted his head lightly, saying: "Participating in the sacrifice well is to help me busy."

"Brother Huang..." Lian Heng turned his head blankly, he couldn't turn his head for a while.Since Lian Zong left Beijing, he had not enjoyed such treatment.

At this moment, Lian Heng felt as if he had returned to his childhood, and he suddenly felt his nose was a little sore.

Gu Fang looked at the sad looks of the two brothers, and his heart fluctuated a little.But he didn't show it on his face, instead he sneered and said, "If you want to cry, don't stay with me."

Lian Zong naturally knew Gu Fang's character, so he didn't take this to heart, but smiled at Gu Fang: "Fang'er is envious."

Gu Fang snorted coldly when he heard the words, picked up the book he put aside and read it.

Lian Heng also slowed down at this time, he resumed his usual escaping appearance, and challenged Gu Fang: "I didn't say hello to the emperor's wife just now, I was negligent."

Lian Heng said the word "sister-in-law" very emphatically, and Gu Fang knew it was teasing him as soon as he heard it.But Gu Fang didn't care, he turned to Lian Zong and talked about the business: "Master and the others said that they will show up on time on the day of the sacrifice."

Lian Zong only realized at this time that he has not seen Emperor Kaiyuan, Prince Jin, and Prince Yan until now.Normally, the ancestors are all in the National Teacher Tower at this time.

"Where did the ancestors go?" Lian Zong asked.

"Master said, since the master of the Qingcheng Temple dares to attack the descendants of the Lian family, then they, the elders, will naturally find their way back." Gu Fang imitated Emperor Kaiyuan's tone, but his voice was cold, which It was a joy to say it.

Lian Zong couldn't help but not laugh out loud, he naturally had the love of the ancestors in his heart, but he was still a little worried: "Then the master is quite proficient in the art of ghosts and gods, will the ancestors be in danger?" ?”

"That's why Master said that they will come back when they sacrifice." Gu Fang said, "They should make some arrangements."

Hearing this, Lian Zong felt relieved a lot: "Then I feel relieved."

At this time, in the mansion of the abandoned prince, the abandoned prince looked at the set of quite old tea sets in front of him, and his heart was full of entanglements.

He knew that if he failed this time, he would really have no chance.The crime of destroying the sacrificial offering is so serious that even if the Supreme Emperor is willing to protect him, other members of the royal family will not let him go.

At this time, the words of the master of Qingcheng Temple in the mind of the abolished prince kept bewitching him, and the abolished prince finally made up his mind.

He had had enough of being a prisoner.