The Xuan Shuang sneered and interrupted, "Who cares about the future Crown Prince? This title is nothing but a joke! Even if he is the real Crown Prince, he will easily be deposed if he is the slightest bit careless. There are so many pairs of eyes watching him all day long in the palace, and his actions are completely random. Think about it again, the Crown Prince who succeeds the throne by imperial edict relies on his ancestor's ability. What other meritorious service does he have to be praised by later generations? Especially in my case, others will definitely say that I am relying on my niang's closeness to Emperor Ah Ma to take advantage of me, and they will not be convinced by my orders. This is also an optimistic estimate. A few days ago, Emperor Ah Ma personally agreed in the Shen Family's ancestral hall that he will appoint me as the next Emperor, but recently he has not mentioned it. The world is changing overnight, so we must guard against it. On the other hand, as long as you make great achievements after ascending the throne and let everyone be convinced by your governance, no matter how many rebellious crimes you have committed a hundred years later, will be covered up by your meritorious service. Even if you mention usurping power and seizing the throne again, it will be regarded as insignificant and incidental, enough to be ignored. "
When Cheng Jiaxuan heard him say these words with a profound expression, his heart beat wildly. He thought to himself, "This little devil is really something! In the past, Foster Father thought he was too young and never paid attention to him. Now it seems that he will be an obstacle to our future power struggle. What I have to remind Foster Father is … "The Xuan Shuang suddenly said," Alright, since I dared to tell you these things, I don't expect to keep it a secret. When you return to the capital, you can report to your Foster Father as it is. He will definitely be interested to hear this important information. "
This time, Cheng Jiaxuan was really flustered. He cautiously probed, "Lord Baylor, you … where did you come from?" The Xuan Shuang deliberately whetted his appetite. He folded his hands in front of his chest and walked back and forth in the corridor. After a while, he said, "You entered the Snow Song Palace as a servant, probably because of the Prince Regent's instructions. You are very concerned about the Seven Evils Treasure, presumably because of this. Even getting close to me was nothing more than a ploy. It's a pity that I, the Xuan Shuang, have been reduced to being used by others! "
Cheng Jiaxuan's heart was cold. He remembered that after Luo Jin was exposed by Noble Consort Yun on the spot, she committed suicide the next day. Looking at the Xuan Shuang's profound expression, he knew that his death.
However, it was precisely because she was enjoying life that she didn't want to leave this world. She was still struggling in her heart. "This little brat is very loyal to me. Perhaps he just wants to use this opportunity to restrain me. He doesn't necessarily want me to die. Otherwise, he could have just told on me directly. There's no need to scare me. ............................. ....... is.... Isn't it the same as confessing without being pressed? " His hand reached for the long sword at his waist, but he immediately realized that it was impossible to kill him to silence him. He clenched his fist and hesitated.
Xuan Shuang leaned against the wall, sighed and said, "Don't be nervous. I don't like to play dirty tricks behind people's backs. I despise sneaky people the most. Competition should depend on one's own ability. Don't worry, as long as you remember our agreement, I will pretend I don't know anything about this matter. By the way, let me tell you something: several years ago I found out about your real purpose. All this time, haven't you kept your mouth shut like a closed bottle? Based on this, you still don't trust me? "
Cheng Jiaxuan was baffled; he did not dare to believe that a major disaster was resolved just like that. Listening to the Xuan Shuang's political discussion, his mind was very deep; he did not seem like a five years old child at all. Originally he was ready to guard against him, but he did not expect that the Xuan Shuang was most concerned about the homework he had delayed. For a moment he was not sure what the Xuan Shuang was thinking.
The Xuan Shuang continued, "I am a man of my word. I have already promised you, I won't go back on my word. But you'd better be mentally prepared. That person's background is not small at all. The final result may be difficult for you to accept. Don't cry when the time comes. "Cheng Jiaxuan firmly believed in his own infatuation." I won't! "he said. "No matter who he is, I will always love him, my heart will never change for the rest of my life."
The Xuan Shuang sighed and said, "Why do you want to put shackles on yourself? Onlookers see more clearly. I think in terms of character, the two of you are not a good match. You have an indifferent temperament, you like to hide in the crowd, nobody will pay attention to you. But he is the exact opposite, showing off his ability, showing off his limelight, eager to stand at the peak, receiving the attention and worship of tens of thousands of people. If you stay with him, what will you do? " Cheng Jiaxuan bit his lip and said, "I don't care. Whatever he likes, I will accommodate him. Even if he goes against my heart, I don't care, as long as he is happy. "
The Xuan Shuang helplessly said, "What are you talking about? He is arrogant to the extreme, what he needs is a girl who can oppose him with equal harshness. Perhaps she can barely suppress his arrogance. If you keep giving in, he won't even see you as a human being. Humph, do you think everyone will treat you as well as I treat you? " The last sentence was said so softly that Cheng Jiaxuan did not hear it. "It's good that he is arrogant," he muttered to himself, "Why should I suppress him? No matter how he treats me, I will always treat him with the most gentle and considerate attitude. I won't quarrel with him, I won't refute him. As long as he is willing to pay attention to me, as long as he remembers that I am still alive, that will be enough. "
The Xuan Shuang angrily said, "You … you are simply unreasonable!" He angrily stomped his feet and quickly went downstairs. Looking at his back, Cheng Jiaxuan gently shook his head with a bleak and bitter smile.
The next day, Shunzhi relayed the plan to change the route in the guest room. When the generals heard the reason, they were filled with righteous indignation. Ji Du said, "Preposterous! We are the Imperial Army, how can we bow our heads to a group of bandits? What will become of us if word gets out? Your Majesty, leave this matter to me. If the Qing Tian Village dares to rebel, I will pick up my weapons and fight with them. I will beat them to a pulp, and then they will scram back to their hometown with their butts between their legs! "
The Xuan Shuang said, "A little impatience will spoil the great plan. Currently, our main force is in the capital, it is not suitable for us to confront the Qing Tian Village head-on. There is an important ancient adage in the art of war, that is, 'never fight an unprepared war.' Not only do we have to win, we have to win completely, thoroughly! In the future, when we destroy their headquarters in Taihang Mountain, they will kneel down and beg for mercy. Do you think we will not be able to get back at them? "He mostly copied Shen Shiyun's original words, but also added some Jianghu slang.
Shen Shiyun said, "That's right, the generals are willing to lay down their lives for the imperial court. Your Majesty and I appreciate your kindness. This time we are traveling in plain clothes, it is not appropriate to make a big fuss. Those who are determined to serve the country, when we return to the capital, you can go to General Li to sign up. "Shunzhi also agreed with her point of view. Although the generals were not convinced, they had no choice but to give up.
On the way back to the capital, nothing happened. Several days later, they arrived at the Imperial Palace. Shen Shiyun helped Shunzhi to freshen up and change his clothes. She also issued an imperial decree to summon Li Yijie.
When Noble Consort Yun left the Imperial Palace with the Emperor to pay respects to the ancestors, Li Yijie only received the news a few days later. It was said that there were several military officers accompanying her. Thinking that she did not bring him, although it was expected, he was still disappointed. But when he heard that Shen Shiyun summoned him as soon as she returned to the Imperial Palace, he was wild with joy. He said in his heart, "Sure enough, Yun 'er still thinks of me. Could it be that since she left the capital, she hasn't seen me for several days, and finally thinks of me? The ancient saying 'absence makes the heart grow fonder' is indeed not false. "His face blushed.
The eunuch led him all the way to the Palace of Heavenly Purity. He stopped in front of the Palace of Heavenly Purity and said, "General Li, His Majesty and Noble Consort Yun are waiting inside. Your servant will not go in. General Li, good luck."
Li Yijie's joy was immediately replaced by depression. Since he was summoned to the Palace of Heavenly Purity, they must be talking about official business. Thinking about his unrequited love just now, he mocked himself inwardly. Calming his mind, he stepped inside.
The Palace Hall was spacious and empty, only Shunzhi, Shen Shiyun and Xuan Shuang, three people were sitting on chairs. The palace maids had been dismissed. Under this majestic atmosphere, Li Yijie could not help feeling somewhat nervous. His expression also turned solemn. He stepped forward to salute and said, "This general pays his respect to His Majesty, Noble Consort Yun, and Lord Baylor Ling."
Shunzhi smiled and said, "You may dispense with the ceremony. Li Qingjia, you were Noble Consort Yun's friend. She went to Chang 'an alone, along the way she was indebted to you for taking care of her. Zhen is also very grateful to you. Even if we are on the same side, Zhen will not beat around the bush with you. You are a Wulin man, you ought to be clear about the current situation in Jianghu. Which school and which sect are the two most troublesome underworld organizations? "
Li Yijie respectfully replied, "Taihang Mountain's Qing Tian Zhai and Ji Ying Mo Jiao." "Exactly," Shunzhi said. "These two groups have caused a lot of trouble, they have provoked public anger. Zhen has repeatedly tolerated them, but they have gone from bad to worse. This time they are traveling in plain clothes, they are openly provoking the imperial family. Indeed, if they are not eliminated, the public anger will not be appeased! Zhen wants to send you … "
Li Yijie was greatly delighted. He said, "Not concealing anything from His Majesty, this general has always harbored the desire to pacify the rebels. For many years, all along I have not encountered any opportunity. Today, Your Majesty's order is no less than sweet rain after a long drought for this general, it is timely … "With a cold laugh Shen Shiyun cut him off," By saying this, could it be that Li Qingjia is accusing His Majesty and Zhen Gong of dragging our feet and reducing Li Qingjia's heroic spirit? "Li Yijie hastily said," No … this, where did this come from? "
Shunzhi laughed and said, "Li Qingjia, Noble Consort Yun only likes to joke, you don't need to be flustered. Later on, I will have to trouble you to take Zhen's imperial decree and make a trip to Taihang Mountain … "Li Yijie said," Humble general's imperial decree! Within a few days, I will pacify the Qing Tian Zhai and bring the Zhai Zhai Zhai's head to His Majesty! "Shunzhi laughed and said," You misunderstand, Zhen is not talking about annihilation, but about offering amnesty. "Li Yijie was startled." Offering amnesty? " He asked, "The Qing Tian Zhai bandits burned, killed and plundered, there is no evil that they do not shrink from, they have repeatedly set themselves against the imperial court. If we use amnesty to settle this matter, won't it be too easy for them?"
Shen Shiyun's countenance sank. He said, "Right now we are in dire need of manpower. Li Qingjia, do you only think about the narrow-minded 'revenge must be avenged'? Even if we execute the Qing Tian Zhai bandits, those who died in vain will have no hope of coming back to life. If we can recruit them for our own use, that will be the real way to take advantage of the situation. Looking at the whole world today, everyone only cares about their own interests. You should stop clinging to your old antique Shifu's empty theory of abhorring evil as if it were his own personal enemy. "
Li Yijie's heart sank. He did not expect Shen Shiyun to say such heartless words. But thinking about the destruction of her villa, he knew that she had her own difficulties. He tried to persuade himself to understand her. "The Qing Tian Zhai can be offered amnesty," he said, "The Qing Tian Zhai's leaders are rare talents. Do you also intend to offer amnesty to them? Your great enmity … don't tell me you won't avenge it? "
Hearing him mention her past, Shen Shiyun's heart was filled with anger. His countenance darkened even more. "There is an essential difference between the two. The Qing Tian Zhai bandits, robbing people's houses for their own sake. But the Sacrificing Shadow Cult's members are devoid of conscience. Sparing one of them is tantamount to harming the common people of the world. Do you think Zhen Gong does not even have a little bit of conscience? As for my family's great enmity, of course I will remember it. You don't need to trouble yourself to remind me. "
Li Yijie clenched his teeth. "Fine," he said, "Then why did you go to the Qing Tian Zhai first? In terms of the degree of evil, the Devil Cult is far superior. Why didn't you eliminate the main culprit first? "Shen Shiyun said," The Devil Cult will be eliminated sooner or later. Does Li Qingjia know how to proceed step by step? If everything is done based on your own personal anger and without order, you would have been devoured by others a long time ago. "
Li Yijie's back was covered with cold sweat. Xuan Shuang stood up and stepped forward. "Emperor Ah Ma," he said, "Son Chen grew up with a golden spoon in my mouth. I have never suffered any hardships. But when the country is in danger, I will press forward courageously. Son Chen requests to accompany General Li on the expedition to quell the bandits. "
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