outside the imperial city

A ray of sunlight came in from the window and gently sprinkled on the carved rosewood bed.The person on the bed turned over impatiently, a black hair slipped from the pillow and spread out, showing a bit of charm.

Jing Lingshuo stretched out his hand to support his forehead.I drank too much yesterday, although I am not drunk, but now I still feel dizzy.

"My lord," a hunchbacked figure was reflected on the window paper, "it's time to get up. I've already sorted out the important events of this year and a half for you."

"Understood." Jing Lingshuo sat up from the bed, wiped his face to wake himself up.

so tired.Even if he could enjoy all the glory and wealth by being this King Jinyuan, he didn't want to do it anymore.After working on the battlefield and working in the officialdom, but came back from a narrow escape but intrigues, when will I be free?

I don't want to fight openly and secretly in the officialdom anymore, I don't want to force my face to laugh at every occasion, and I don't want to live a life where I don't know if there will be a tomorrow. I just want to find a peaceful small place, let go of all fame and fortune, and spend the rest of my life ordinary.

However, Emperor Shaoxuan raised him for 23 years, and treated him as his own, so he must repay such great kindness.When the country changes hands, it will be time for him to retire.

Jing Lishuo went to the study and sat down, picked up a piece of pastry, took a bite, and said, "Let's talk."

The aged Butler Wu stood aside and took out a piece of paper from his arms: "Yes, my lord."

"The first thing was that last July, the emperor suddenly became seriously ill. The imperial doctor in the palace tried thousands of medicines but did not see any improvement. Prince Li sent the medicine in time, and the emperor took it for a while, and the illness was cured completely. .”

Jing Lingshuo paused, Ruifeng raised his eyes, "Yao Fanglan?"

Butler Wu responded, "Exactly."

Speaking of Yao Fanglan, everyone in the whole country knows it.This person is the Mu Zhong in Prince Li's residence, and also the number one staff officer under Prince Li.

According to rumors, he is the current head of the Yao family, a family of doctors.His father was Yao Qingyun, a well-known medical sage all over the world. When Yao Fanglan was eight years old, he and his wife were killed by a businessman who wanted to seize the Yao family's secret arts.Prince Li rescued Xiao Fanglan, who was only eight years old at the time, and avenged him. Since then, Yao Fanglan has followed Bei Qianling.

Yao Fanglan lived in Prince Li's mansion for eight years, and was always an unknown kid, but became famous overnight at the age of 17.

At that time, Emperor Shaoxuan attacked Huatu City, but there was no improvement for six months. Yao Zanglan wrote a letter to Emperor Shaoxuan, and he did not know what strategy he came up with, but he won a great victory within three months.He was also known as the "Young Military Master" because of that battle.

The strangest thing is that, except for the emperor and Prince Li, no one in the world seems to know his true face.Some people said that it was because he didn't leave the house, and some people said that he was good at changing his appearance. There were different opinions, but in the end, few people had seen him.

It wasn't once or twice that Jing Yushuo fought against him in secret, and the outcome was evenly divided.Yao Zanglan, who never sees the end of the dragon, has become a serious problem in his heart.

He has always been blind to what Li Wang Bei Qianling did.The reason why he was named "Li Wang" may also be because Emperor Shaoxuan knew Bei Qianling's ruthless nature.If such a person becomes the emperor, the people will be nothing but playthings under his authority.

——This is the main reason why Jing Lingshuo supports Bei Qianxiang.Although Bei Qianxiang acted slowly and was too kind, but with the help of all the officials, he would not be able to overthrow the country.

"What about the second thing?"

"Second thing, a few days ago, Mr. Cao Zhongcao retired from his old age and returned to his hometown. The person who took over the position of prime minister was his student, Ye Chengwei, son of Ye's parents."

"Chengwei." After eating the pastry, Jing Lingshuo wiped off the powder from his fingertips with a handkerchief, "It's pretty good, it's very beneficial to us."

He suddenly thought of something: "Old Cao returned home, what do the two princes want to say?"

Butler Wu told the truth: "Master Cao left Jingyang and returned to his hometown of Bailu. The whole matter was arranged by Prince Li who sent someone to help him. I also heard that Lord Li bought a brand new courtyard for Master Cao in Bailu. .As for His Royal Highness..."

Jing Lishuo sighed: "Dead wood cannot be carved. What about the third thing?"

"The third thing is also what I heard from hearsay." Wu Guanjia said, "It is said that the empress wants to return to her hometown to visit her relatives for a while."

"Going home to visit relatives?" Jing Lingshuo picked up the teacup and blew on the tea noodles, "Where is her hometown?"

"It's rumored to be Jiuge."

"Jiuge." Jing Yanshuo narrowed Ruifeng's eyes, "I heard that there are many officials in the court who secretly collude with the queen?"

"There are similar rumors, but there has been no definite evidence."

"do you have anything else?"

Butler Wu said: "No more. I will organize other things into a document for you later."

Jing Yanshuo nodded: "It's still peaceful. Thank you for your hard work, let's go down."

Jing Lingshuo began to calculate.Today's battle for succession is essentially a battle between four people.On the surface, the two sides are evenly matched, but in fact, the situation is greatly disadvantageous to one's own side.Not to mention that Bei Qianxiang is much inferior to Bei Qianling in terms of strategy, just Yao Zanglan hiding behind the scenes and hiding in the dark is already a big enough threat.Only by knowing yourself and the enemy can you be victorious in a hundred battles.

Therefore, the next thing to do is to get Yao Fanglan out.But how?

Butler Wu came back not long after he went out: "My lord, Princess Qingling Bei Qianhan is asking to see you."

Jing Lishuo didn't even think about it: "I don't see you."

A string of silver bell-like laughter resounded in the quiet study room, and Jing Shuo felt a headache.

"Qianhan, is the study room a place where you can come?" There was a hint of anger in Jing Shuo's voice.

"Who made Brother Yanshuo so indifferent?" A petite woman in red rushed over from the door, intending to throw herself into Jing Lingshuo's arms.Jing Lingshuo flashed without a trace, and reached out to support her again.As a result, the woman neither fell into his arms nor fell down.

Bei Qianhan said angrily: "There is no one else in the world who dares to treat this princess like this, except Brother Yan Shuo."

Princess Qingling, Bei Qianhan, is the only daughter of Emperor Shaoxuan, so it goes without saying how much she is usually favored.Since she was a child, she has been mixed with Beiqianxiang Jing Yushuo, and in Jing Yushuo's heart, she already exists like a younger sister.

Jing Lingshuo had nothing to do with her, and said, "What are you doing here?"

Bei Qianhan pursed her lips: "Naturally, I want to visit Brother Li Shuo. During the eighteen months you were away, my sister and I prayed for you day and night, and I couldn't sleep because of love. I heard that you came back, I wanted to see you yesterday, but my father refused."

She looked like she was about to cry, and she was about to squeeze out two tears.

"Don't make trouble." Jing Yanshuo raised his eyebrows, silently warning Bei Qianhan to get to the point quickly.

Bei Qianhan smiled "hehe" and said, "As expected of Brother Yanshuo, he understands me best. Actually, I came here to ask for something."

"Sure enough, if you don't have anything to do, you can go to the Three Treasures Hall." Jing Shuo said, "I refuse."

"But I haven't said what it is yet?" Bei Qianhan was stunned.

Jing Shuo resolutely rejected her: "I won't agree to anything."

Bei Qianhan stood there for a while, then continued cheekily: "Sister, I turned sixteen last month, but I have never left the palace. My brother hasn't given a gift yet, why don't you say something to me in front of the emperor, Letting me go out of the palace is my birthday present, okay?"

Jing Yushuo looked puzzled: "Why do I have to give you a present on your birthday?"

"..." Bei Qianhan was speechless, "All right. Pretend I haven't been here before."

"Wait," Jing Shuo called to stop her, "I'll help you."

"Really?" Bei Qianhan was dubious.Why did you suddenly change sex?

Jing Lishuo smiled at her: "Really."

Bei Qianhan shuddered involuntarily.Jing Lingshuo seldom smiled, and it was pretty when he smiled, but Bei Qianhan still had a palpitation for no reason, as if someone was going to be unlucky.

However, who can be unlucky with this little shit?

Jing Lishuo tapped on the table, as if he was thinking about something.Bei Qianhan waited for a long time before he heard him say: "We will go to the emperor now."

Why the sudden rush?Bei Qianhan thought it was strange, but she didn't dare to say it. It meant that she could be a good boy even if she said it.

Emperor Shaoxuan was not in the main hall, so Jing Lishuo's carriage circled around a few times before stopping.When he arrived in front of Emperor Shaoxuan, Bei Qianhan was already dizzy.

"Ah, Yan Shuo and Qian Han." Emperor Shaoxuan put down the book, "There is no outsider around, so you don't need to salute. What are you doing here to find me?"

Bei Qianhan threw herself to the ground with a "plop", and burst into tears, crying like rain: "Father, my daughter has something to ask for."

Emperor Shaoxuan was shocked by this sudden play, looked at Bei Qianhan, then at Jing Shuo, and said inscrutably: "Could it be possible, do you want to marry Ji Shuo? You grew up together, I can I understand. I will give you a marriage right now."

"Don't! Father, no." Bei Qianhan choked.Jing Lingshuo took two steps back in disgust.

Emperor Shaoxuan was just teasing her: "Then tell me, what's going on?"

Bei Qianhan coughed twice, stood up, and said: "It's like this. Father, I turned sixteen last month, but I have never stepped out of the palace gate. I want you to give me a chance to let I'm going out for a walk."

Emperor Shaoxuan looked at Jing Yanshuo: "You brought Li Shuo here because you want him to intercede for you, right?"

Bei Qianhan's face turned red when she was guessed about the central matter.

Emperor Shaoxuan said with a smile: "Then, Yan Shuo also thinks that it's time for Han'er to go out for a walk? It's not an easy thing for a princess to travel."

"I know." Jing Lishuo replied eloquently, "But since Princess Qingling is an adult, it's always good to go out to broaden her horizons. After a while, she might get married, and she won't have the chance to see her hometown. What a beautiful place. As long as you choose the right person to accompany her, and the minister leads a team to protect her secretly, you will be able to protect the princess well."

"In your opinion, who is the best choice?"

Jing Yushuo said: "The way to defend against others is to focus on wisdom rather than force. Therefore, a person who has a strategy and does not often appear in public is selected. In addition, if this person is rich in knowledge, he can help the princess better. I understand Jingyang City now."

The corner of Jing Lishuo's mouth twitched: "To sum up, I recommend Yao Fanglan."

This is a plan to lure Yao Fanglan out of the nest, it is not a good plan, but it is a letter of war, a temptation.

Yao Fanglan would definitely take it; just like, if Yao Fanglan challenged him, he would definitely take it.

Wouldn't it be nice to be alive and meet your opponent?