Bastards

Yang Xuan's battlefield was slightly earlier than Cui Yu's.

When the two were discussing the details of the communication, Cui Yu gave him orders, because it was in the Huangzhuang, and no one else could get in, so he had to use the manpower of the prince.Concubine Tian Gui has controlled the imperial palace for a long time and is a shrewd person, so every process connection must be as accurate as possible to ensure the safety of her own personnel, and even no casualties.

"This time the game is a bit big and dangerous. It's not you and me, but the people below." Cui Mata put his hand on his chin, his eyes softened, and his voice was calm, "But I believe in you, and I will definitely do a very good job." good."

Every frown and smile, the frown and the corners of the eyes, are full of indescribable amorous feelings.

Yang Xuan's eyes straightened immediately, and he licked the corners of his lips. His voice was hoarse, "That's right, your man... can do everything very well!"

Cui Mata: ...

Can it still be done!

Why is this brat in heat all the time!

If you continue like this, Da'an will perish, you know!

The moment Yang Xuan wrapped his arms around him, Cui Yu pulled him to the door. Before Yang Xuan could understand, Cui Yu showed a smile, that was a brilliant beauty, and he was in full bloom waiting for the benefits below. Suddenly sullenly, he pushed him out of the door, and it closed with a bang.

Yang Xuan was stunned, and quickly turned around to knock on the door: "No, baby, what do you mean?"

"It's nothing, just to remind you, hurry up, go back, go, do, do, do, do!"

The words were a little hard, as if they had been squeezed out from between the teeth, and there was still a trace of cold air oozing.

Yang Xuan then understood that there was no need for benefits today.

"Then you have a good rest today, don't think about anything, tomorrow's business, I will definitely do it beautifully!"

Yang Xuan squatted at the door of Cui Yu for a long time, exhorting and ingratiating, but he didn't hear from Cui Yu for a long time.

Helpless, he could only sigh and leave.

When he returned to Huangzhuang's own site, he called Shifu to go through all the previous arrangements to see if there were any omissions. Of course, it would be the best. state.

Next... I'm about to start my own performance.

The first game of the plan starts with him, the crown prince!

He closed the door on purpose, and called his 'confidantes' subordinates to talk in secret one by one, as if he was going to do something secret.When the door was opened and closed, his prince's expression was very different from before, dignified and serious, but also a little deliberately suppressed excitement.

Some people squeezed the money quietly, or used various tricks to get others to squeeze the money and come to Eunuch Shi to inquire about the news.

Eunuch Shi didn't take the money at all, and stared at him in the blink of an eye: "Why do you care so much! It's fine here, go work for our family!"

The normal situation is that if the master wants to plot a secret matter, the more secretive he is, the more he will keep a low profile, and the confidant eunuch will definitely help and guide him in the direction of nothing.For example, he will take money, smile and say some messy phrases, which will make people faint.

When Mr. Shi came out, there was no more than 300 taels of silver here.

It's a big stupid word for others to do this kind of thing, but how can an old palace man of Gonggong Shi's level be stupid?

Xu's routine is different from others... just want you to doubt, and then deny yourself?

So there must be something going on here!

Fortunately, the prince is still young, and he can't hide his face...

Some people were really bluffed by Eunuch Shi, while some people were secretly gearing up and staring at the prince with bright eyes.

Slowly, from nowhere, the news flowed out that the prince was going to kill someone tomorrow.

Gossip, the scope of spread is very limited, few people know...

Perhaps the plan was well formulated, the prince purposely ordered a lot of food and wine, and pretended to be enjoying himself, as if trying to cover it up, saying that he couldn't do anything.

Even more suspicious.

The few nails Tian Guifei put here were all thinking, and taking advantage of the opportunity of playing dice at night, they met and discussed whether to report this matter.

Don't report it, it's my dereliction of duty, I found out what happened, how can I not say it?Report it, but there is no evidence. Could it be that the prince's behavior is wrong, and there are strange rumors flowing out?

A few people were thinking about it, when suddenly the door was lit with fire, Mr. Shi's face was dark, and he came to check and arrest people in the middle of the night!

The rules in the palace prohibit gambling, but the eunuchs and maids have nothing to do on weekdays. As long as it is not a special period, if they play at night, the people above will basically turn a blind eye.What's more, this is Huangzhuang, which is more free than the palace.

But who told them to fall into Shifu's hands?

According to the rules, they were all arrested and beaten.

Several people looked at each other, slowly beating a drum in their hearts.Why are all the people who were arrested were their own people, could it be...they were exposed?

The longer the time, the more frightened the few people become. If they are really exposed, there is no need to think about it, there is only a dead end ahead!

These people thought about running away.

He was held down by Shi Fu, and hit with the board again.

Shi Fu also squinted his eyes and threatened them: "Grandpa, be honest! If the prince hadn't seen the blood tomorrow... for the sake of success, do you think you can still live till now?"

Shi Fu is getting older, his face is full of creases, his eyelids are drooping, not triangular eyes, but a bit like triangular eyes.

This kind of eye shape, squinting, is full of threats, and people can't help but be afraid. He also holds a lamp by himself, and the light shines from bottom to top, illuminating him like an old ghost who has been dead for many years. Who can not be afraid?

Several spies were even more frightened.

Because they were misbehaving, they were tied up and locked up in the house this time.

I look at you, you look at me, with despair in their eyes, as if they saw their own death.

Fortunately, the sky is endless.

After going through the night, when it was dawn, the palace people got busy, and the palace people who guarded them also went to have breakfast.But the shift changer didn't come for a long time, and the guards thought that the door was locked and people were tied up, so nothing would happen, so they left to eat.

The few nails were already desperate, but when they encountered this, they were almost speechless with excitement, the opportunity came!

They helped each other get rid of the rope, pried open the lock, and ran back to Concubine Tian's residence cautiously and eagerly.

Yang Xuan ate the exquisite breakfast brought by the kitchen, tasted the chopsticks, and commented. The rabbit would definitely like this one, and the rabbit would probably eat two bites of this one.

Alas, spring is here, and summer is not far away. The rabbit that is not easy to raise in bitter summer is too worrying. What should I prepare for him?

Just thinking about it, Shi Fu came to report.

Yang Xuan raised her eyebrows: "Run away?"

Shi Fu almost couldn't hold back his laughter: "Our play is easy to perform, but those few are really scared."

……

This palace banquet was hosted by Concubine Tian in person, so it was naturally different from that of the showgirls that day. It needed to be solemn and elegant, generous and graceful, showing royal demeanor everywhere.

Especially the details.

In the morning, Concubine Tian Gui started to get busy, because the first wave of guests would arrive at any time, and all venue layouts and preparations had to be done in advance, otherwise, even if a guest arrived, it would be inappropriate to continue the layout in front of people's eyes.

At this moment, Nanny Gui came over and told her a few things about nails.

Concubine Tian Gui was very surprised: "The prince wants to make trouble?"

Her first reaction was impossible.

The crown prince has been back to the palace for half a year. He has some abilities, but his temper is straightforward. If he is afraid of trouble, it is impossible. ...

What's more, he was still in Huangzhuang, he just rescued the emperor once, and got some good feelings.

As long as you are not stupid, you will not make trouble at this node, and it is too late for Gu Chong!

"My servant also felt a little surprised," Nanny Gui lowered her eyes, "but what those people said didn't sound like a lie."

"Call them over, and Ben Gong will ask in person."

Nanny Gui then called someone.

Even after taking care of it a little bit, several people described it as a bit ruthless, with hot and excited eyes, and almost cried when kneeling and kowtowing, as if they finally saw their loved ones.

Concubine Tian Gui put down the matter at hand, asked a few people for a while, and became more confused.

The experience of several people is true, and the speculation is not false...

But because the time is too short, I don't know what the prince is going to do.

Concubine Tian Gui felt a little beating in her heart.

Originally, there was nothing special today, only the palace banquet was considered a major event, and she had already handled a lot of similar things, so it was not a problem.With the incident of the prince, she needs to pay attention to it...

What is waiting for her?

People in the deep palace are very suspicious. Yang Xuan planted a seed of suspicion for Concubine Tian Gui. Afterwards, she will be more vigilant and think about things. Once she finds something wrong, she will feel uneasy and want to scout.

In this way, the first step is successfully completed.

……

Cui Yu's status is not high, so it is impossible to hold back, so he left the house early and came with Cui Ying.

Today it is time to decide who the show girl will belong to. Although Cui Ying left halfway, she is still a show girl. The higher-ups ordered Cui Ying to return to the team temporarily.

As for Yang Zhao, he was naturally with Prince Ying.

The Prince of England has a lot of status, so he has to leave a little later.

When Cui Yu and Cui Ying arrived at Huangzhuang, someone at the porter took advantage of the unpreparedness and made a hand gesture to Cui Yu. After the comparison, he returned to normal. Nothing was wrong, and he did not come to speak.

This gesture was an appointment with Yang Xuan and was successfully completed.

Cui Yu immediately understood that the first round had been completed, and the seeds of doubt had been planted in Tian Guifei's heart.

Next...

He looked at Cui Ying, with deep meaning in his eyes: "Are you sure, you can do it by yourself?"

Cui Ying tilted her head and smiled, her smile was very beautiful and soft, with a kind of gentle taste of time and peace: "Brother, don't worry, I am not an ignorant child, I can take care of myself."

"Then...be careful. If something happens, I will be found." He smoothed out his younger sister's disobedient sideburns, and said in a very soft voice, "You know, there are people around you."

Cui Ying smiled and saw that the leading lady was coming, and waved goodbye to Cui Yu: "Brother, don't worry about me, I promise to be obedient and not cause trouble!"

Cui Yan watched Cui Ying go away, and followed the leading eunuch to the banquet venue.

It was still early and there were not many people.

He found a rather nice place to sit down, and the little eunuch quickly brought refreshments.

Cui Yu looked at the teacup, feeling a little regretful.

This time the little uncle had something to do, so he didn't come together, without him to gossip and gossip, it was a bit lonely.

……

On the other side, after Cui Ying and Cui Yu separated, they went to the residence of the show girls.

Is she also a show girl? Today, everyone will decide where to go, where to go, and before that, they will always be together.

In just one month, the cold is gone, and the spring is strong.The plum blossoms are all in bloom, the apricot blossoms are in full bloom, and it's the turn of the peach blossoms.

Recipe, Shining.The son is home, it is suitable for his family.

The most beautiful peach blossoms, the best spring scenery, and the most suitable meaning, the banquet today is appropriate to the occasion.

Cui Ying walked through the flying peach petals all the way, with a light fragrance on the corner of her sleeves, and her steps became light.

Today, she has a task.

The first time she saw Yang Xuan in the small courtyard of the Cui family in Yicheng County, she felt that he was an unusual person.It's just that she was very modest and never asked. She just took good care of Cui Yu according to her heart's wish. At the same time, she got more love from this brother, and by the way, she also won Yang Xuan's favor, and often took good care of her.

She is a grateful person who always wants to return.But how can a woman intervene in a man's affairs?She can only take extra care of her brother and not cause them any trouble. If something goes wrong, if she can help, she will help.

But she paid so little, but won more.

Over the years, her food and clothing, clothing, and jewelry have become better and better. This year, they are so exquisite and luxurious... She dare not say it.These two people are pampering her like a princess!

As long as she wants, there will be there, and what she doesn't want, expensive, exquisite and hard to find, will often be delivered box by box.There will always be someone around her to protect her. No matter what happens, she has never suffered a disadvantage.

She is just a little girl, with so many favors, it is getting more and more unclear...

She saw more things, stood in a higher position, came to Luoyang, and even became a show girl.Although she herself is not stupid, and she can work hard to manage a difficult life and make it easier, but she never thought about such a life.

There is a crisis, there is an opportunity, the crisis, the elder brother helps her carry it, the prince helps her escort it, the opportunity is all her own, she can bloom at will, let others see, let others admire, let others envy.There is no need to have any worries.

She's just a girl, how could she have no vanity?

She likes all of this.

It's just... there is even less to repay.

Knowing the identity of the crown prince before, she had expressed to her brother that she must tell her anything that needed her help, but her brother would not allow it.It's not that I don't believe her, it's just that I don't want my sister to do these things.This time, she went to deliver the soup made by herself to her brother, and met her brother making a plan again, and after a lot of hard work, she got this opportunity.

She must behave well!

Soon, we arrived at the residence of the show girls.

Cui Ying straightened her sideburns, which were not messy, put on a smile, lifted the corner of her skirt, and walked in.

Everyone is there.

She joked with a smile: "Look, look, it's so sunny outside, and there are lazy girls here who haven't finished their makeup!"

Because she is gentle, she has no conflict of interest with anyone, and the Prince Ying's Palace has her eyes on her, and her status is very high. There are almost no beautiful women who don't like her, and they all treat her very kindly.There were also a few people who got along very well with her and exchanged handkerchiefs in private.

Among them, there was a handkerchief named Yu Tao, the one who was pointed at by her slender handkerchief.

Yu Tao smiled, and immediately retorted: "Hey, which fairy is this coming back? Married people still remember us sisters... Come on, everyone go and search, she must have hidden something good!"

When the atmosphere was together, a group of girls laughed and kept going, forming a tangle.

Cui Ying was tickled, and raised her hand to ask for help: "Sister Zheng, Sister Lu, come and save me!"

Zheng Youniang looked at Lu Yi, and Lu Yi came over with small steps: "Sisters, don't make too much noise, they will call us later, it's not too solemn."

Cui Ying shouted repeatedly: "That's right, Sister Lu said to choose! Sister Zheng, you also come to help!"

Yu Tao squeezed Cui Ying's face: "You have no conscience, you forgot who warmed your bed in the cold night? When you see sister Zheng and sister Lu, you will move on and forget her!"

Cui Ying raised her face on purpose: "That's different, you are a bed warmer girl, sister Zheng and sister Lu are the wives I want to marry!"

"Hey, how dare you look down on me!" Yu Tao knew she was joking, and made a 'violent attack' for a while, before she patted her and let her go, "Forget it, you have been slept by this lady, and I forgive you!"

Naoyuan, several people laughed at each other.

Yu Tao pulled Cui Ying to help her continue with her makeup. Cui Ying was talking to her while chatting with Zheng Youniang and Lu Yi.

Yu Tao felt that something was wrong: "You are so enthusiastic today, did you get some good news outside, Sister Zheng and Sister Lu are settled?"

Everyone looked at Cui Ying at the moment.

But there is no woman who is not interested in her own marriage.

Cui Ying just smiled: "Where, I'm just a girl in a boudoir, how can I know what's going on outside?"

If others don't follow her, they will make trouble with her.

Some said, "You have been away for so long, there must be news, don't keep it a secret", and some said, "You live in Prince Ying's Biezhuang, who is the Prince Ying's family, how can you not know well?" In short, no one let her go.

Cui Ying couldn't help but said vaguely: "I really don't know, Sister Zheng and Sister Lu have extraordinary backgrounds, so ordinary people must not be worthy of it!"

These show girls are all facing the royal clan, and further down, the powerful officials who are highly valued may have the face to ask for a marriage. For them, generally, it is these powerful officials and even the clan.Noble person, besides the emperor, you are the prince.

The two came from a family, and they were in their prime. Emperor Taikang would definitely not reach out, so... only the prince is left.

Among the princes, the prince is not valued, neither the emperor nor Concubine Tian will choose someone for him; the king of Pingjun, the step-wife he wants to choose is not favored by himself, definitely not; as for the king of Yue and the king of Chang...

King Chang has no concubine. Although King Yue has a concubine, he is the most powerful contender for the throne of the next generation. How can one concubine be enough?

So...these two daughters of the aristocratic family, are they going to be given to these two people?

Ask Cui Ying, Cui Ying shook her head: "I didn't say that, sister don't want to harm me."

Everyone exchanged meaningful glances at each other.

I didn't say that, but isn't that what it means?

Ban Chan watched from the side, narrowed his eyes slowly, and dug his nails into the flesh.

No, she doesn't believe it!In the Palace of the King of Yue, the quota must be hers!

She gave a wink to a beautiful girl in the corner.

The show girl asked: "Is this news true? Actually... maybe not necessarily, for example," she glanced at Ban Chan, but not at Ban Chan, blushing and said to herself, "For example, how many people are there in my family? My elder brother was appreciated and promoted by His Royal Highness the King of Yue, will His Highness support me for..."

This was so embarrassing, her face was almost red.

But Ban Chan indicated that she had to come forward.

Cui Ying and Yu Tao looked at each other, smiled, and said, "I really never said that, sister, please don't get me wrong."

Yu Tao also laughed: "Silly sister, if you say that the elders in the family love their children, it is not uncommon for a cousin to form a pair, but it is more important for a superior to develop relationships with his subordinates, especially those who are firmly in the same boat. Wouldn't it be better to have more contacts?"

Xiu Nu was still blushing and confused when she asked this question, but Ban Chan's heart immediately turned cold.

The prime minister on the left is the King of Yue's hardcore, obviously the people on the same boat can't get off, the situation of the King of Yue, compared to accepting her as a side concubine, it is really better to marry her to the desired contact!

With a beating in my heart, many things I saw and didn't think about before floated up.

Concubine Tian Gui held her because she was sensible, because she was the daughter of Prime Minister Zuo, but not because she was about to become the side concubine of King Yue.On the contrary, Lu Yi didn't show off to Zheng Youniang in the past, and when she was too wronged, she demonstrated frequently to support her, especially Zheng Youniang, who had to go to accompany Tian Guifei every day these days, looking like a family... This is what I really like it!

She thought that she had done enough, Concubine Tian Gui would be satisfied and would give her what she wanted, but now—is she going to be given up!

She quietly observed Cui Ying for a while, and the more she looked, the more she felt that she was not lying.

That's right, this Cui Ying was taken by Yang Zhao and directly moved into Prince Ying's villa. How could there be no news about Prince Ying's status?

During the palace banquet today, the emperor Tian Guifei will communicate with all the ministers. Once the palace banquet is over, the imperial edict will be issued. She has no time!

What to do, what to do?

Ban Chan has been observing Cui Ying, and Cui Ying has also been paying attention to her. Seeing her twinkling eyes and tightly clenched handkerchief, she knows that she is upset.

Now that it is the most critical palace banquet, people who have already decided where to go will be a little nervous, let alone those who are not sure?

Struggle for more than a month, just for the final destination, a little influence may lead to wrong results... It's the last point, Ban Chan, do you want to gamble?

"Look up, I'll help you sweep up some rouge." Cui Ying skillfully adjusted Yu Tao's makeup while paying attention to Ban Chan. Seeing people's eyes flickering for a moment, she finally couldn't help it, and quietly left the room...and smiled.The smile is quite bright.

well.When a woman meets her sweetheart, she will always get confused, it's too easy to fool around, and she doesn't have any technical content!

It's a pity that she still has so many tricks she can't use!

"Yingying, what are you looking at?" Seeing her stop, Yu Tao followed her gaze and pouted her lips, "Miss Ban, she is always secretive, so leave her alone."

Cui Ying paused, and Yu Tao thought she didn't believe her, so she started to tell her about recent events: "You don't know..."

Soon other show girls followed suit: "Yes, there is another day..."

……

Concubine Tian Gui has always had a few pesky things in her heart, but she has no direction of information. She really can't guess what the prince is going to do, and she has a headache.

The guests arrived one by one, and some of their identities were also present. Concubine Tian Gui arrived at the banquet venue in advance in order to show her closeness to the people and to communicate with everyone in advance where the beautiful girl will return.

At a glance, he saw Liang Shan, Mrs. Zuo Xiang.

The corner of her mouth twitched, and she sneered inwardly.

Although Zuo Xiang is a die-hard king of Yue, very loyal and easy to use, but this woman...she really doesn't want to talk to her.

But she is in this position, it's impossible to ignore her.

She decided, as always, to press first.

She smiled slightly and raised her voice to ask, "Is Mr. Cui Mata here?"

When Cui Yu heard Concubine Tian calling him, he was slightly taken aback.

But after a while, he understood that Concubine Tian Gui called him because of two things. One was asking his opinion about the marriage of the sons, whether it was auspicious or not; the other was that Cui Ying belonged.

That's good, since he got the chance to make a move himself, he didn't need to spend any more effort.

The corners of his eyes drooped slightly, he covered his deep thoughts, stood up gracefully, and walked towards the imperial concubine's seat...