"Retreat!"

The Ministry of Internal Affairs knew that Hou Yu's high-pitched and sharp voice echoed in the Chengtian Palace, but the civil and military officials did not exit the hall with a relaxed look as usual. Instead, they all had solemn expressions, especially the ministers who supported the second prince, whose eyes were full of panic.

color.

Ning Huai'an, Minister of the Ministry of Personnel, was both disappointed and happy. He was disappointed because the second prince's own indiscretion allowed others to find a fatal flaw and gave up a good situation. At the same time, he also lost the qualification to continue to compete for the crown prince. Although Emperor Kaiping did not get angry, even

There wasn't even a reprimand, but the ministers who are familiar with His Majesty's temperament all know that when he loses interest in teaching you a lesson, your life will end here.

Fortunately, of course, Huang Rentai's intervention prevented his own impeachment and prevented him from falling out with the eldest prince and Pei Yue. As for his position in the past two months, it was not a big deal in the court struggle. As a civil servant

Shangshu, hidden among the six ministers, has no problem following the ancestral precepts of eldest son succession. Even if the eldest prince takes the throne of the prince, he cannot deliberately create difficulties because of the past.

Unlike Ning Huaian, although Xue Ji, Minister of the Ministry of Industry, could still stand, the cold sweat on his back had already soaked his underwear.

The second prince's clumsy performance made him lose face in the Shuowang Dynasty. With such a character, he was naturally not qualified for the position of crown prince. However, Emperor Kaiping would not yell at him because of this. He would probably just issue an edict to introspect himself behind closed doors and other punishments.

He will not even be deprived of his princely title, which will also leave him with a guarantee for the rest of his life.

But this does not mean that other people can also enjoy such preferential treatment. Xue Ji is the first to bear the brunt, especially when he implicated the entire Censorship in order to suppress Ouyang Jing. After the Censor Huang Rentai personally took action, how could other Censors

Will you give up and give up?

He did not dare to look at the gloomy-looking censors. His body swayed slightly, then he resisted the fishy smell in his throat, turned around and walked out of the palace, his steps were difficult and sluggish, and his expression was gloomy.

It's like I've aged ten years instantly.

Many important ministers around him slowed down their pace, but the Duke of Wei, Pingzhang, seemed unaware. He seemed not to want to see Pei Yue's young and handsome face again, but judging from his calm steps, today's defeat did not affect him.

His state of mind.

"...After the imperial censor told the details, His Majesty was furious, but he did not reprimand him outright. He only criticized him with the word 'very good' and then stood up and returned to the harem. The second prince knelt on the ground and shouted 'Father, Emperor',

His voice was extremely mournful, and sounded like weeping blood."

At the Shuo Wang Dynasty at the end of last year, he was promoted from Hanlin to Zuoshuzi. This is a very important official position in the official sequence of the prince. He is in charge of Zuochunfang of Zhanshi Mansion, which can be compared to the political participation of Dongfu in the court. Although

The official path is smooth and the future is bright. Wu Cunren still adheres to the sect's rules in front of the old man and does not dare to go beyond it in the slightest.

There were a lot of things at the court meeting. Even if Wu Cunren cut out the complicated and simplified it, it still took half an hour to finish. During this process, Mo Haoli, the left-wing leader of the court, closed his eyes slightly several times, seemingly tired and resting his mind. Wu Cunren

But he knew that his mentor was considering certain details.

…

Huang Rentai seemed to punch the air. After a moment of silence, he left without saying a word.

Liu Xian glanced at Liu Zhi and saw that he was still as calm and indifferent as before, so he nodded slightly and said nothing.

In his opinion, today's imperial war is not complicated. Pei Yue used the opportunity of selling his property to lure the second prince into the game, and then took the initiative to sell a flaw, giving the other party hope and a chance to counterattack. Finally, with the extremely strong successive

The contrast caused an irreparable blow to the image of the second prince.

After a while, Mo Haoli sighed softly and said: "For the second prince, this is the worst ending, and it is also the best ending."

Looking at Liu Yun's decisive back, Liu Xian's hands were hanging in front of him. There was no look of resentment on his face, but instead he was full of worry and heaviness.

Wu Cunren, the concubine of the Zuo family, sat upright, looked at the thin old man on the wicker chair, and said respectfully: "Master, this is the beginning and end of today's court meeting."

"well……"

Mo Haoli shook his head slightly, glanced at the closed disciple with a complicated expression, and said leisurely: "Today's situation has nothing to do with the second prince."

Huang Rentai came closer, stared into Pei Yue's eyes, and asked in a deep voice: "Zhongshan Marquis, did you send someone to deliver the materials that I received earlier about Zhulou's misappropriation of the Ministry of Industry's banknotes?"

But at this moment, not many of the officials in the palace paid attention to Xue Ji. Most of them focused their attention on the second prince who was still kneeling on the ground.

The eldest prince Liu Xian walked up to Liu Yun, stretched out his hand to help him up, and said sincerely: "Second brother, let Zhulou pay back the money owed to the Ministry of Industry first, and then admit your mistake to your father in a few days. Father

Now that you are angry, don’t do it because of this——”

"Let's go." Gu Liang said at the right time.

In hindsight, every move by both sides was not surprising, but it was obvious that Pei Yue had the upper hand, and the second prince himself had too many flaws.

Huang Rentai's usually cloudy eyes were extremely sharp at this moment, but he never found guilt or anxiety on Pei Yue's face. In the end, he had to say sternly: "The Marquis of Zhongshan is a high-ranking official. You should take the stability of the country as your top priority. Don't imitate such cunning villains."

People secretly stir up the storm."

Pei Yue turned around and saw Huang Rentai, the imperial censor, walking towards him. He couldn't help but stop and asked calmly: "What advice do you have, Sir?"

Pei Yue nodded and turned sideways, signaling Gu Liang to go first, then slowly walked down the steps, crossed the square in front of the palace, and calmly left this magnificent palace.

The civil and military officials gradually exited Chengtian Hall. It was already afternoon, and the broad square outside the hall was filled with warm sunshine.

Before he finished speaking, Liu Yun shook off his hand, turned around and left without saying a word, the blood in his indifferent eyes was shocking.

Wu Cunren was slightly startled, not understanding what he meant.

"The Marquis of Zhongshan."

Dongcheng, Xingyefang, Mofu.

Wu Cunren agreed and said: "What my mentor said is absolutely true. Without His Majesty's approval and only relying on the support of some ministers in the DPRK, it would be difficult for him to ascend to the position of prince. Although he has lost face now, he has not committed an unforgivable crime.

, I can always maintain my status as a prince in the future.”

At this time, there are only a few people who dare to educate Pei Yue face to face in this way. However, Pei Yue suppressed his sharpness. Under the watch or gaze of many important ministers, Feng Qingyun said calmly: "I will obey your teachings."

In the silent and cold atmosphere, a sigh filled with complex emotions suddenly sounded.

"Brother, second brother is feeling uncomfortable right now. I hope you won't blame me." Liu Zhi, the sixth prince, walked closer and explained softly.

Pei Yue and Gu Liang were walking side by side, and when they were about to walk down the steps on both sides, they suddenly heard a solemn voice behind them.

Pei Yue replied calmly: "My lord, you think too highly of me. Although I have made some speculations in this regard, I still can't reach that far, let alone find out the secret between the Minister of Industry and the Second Prince."

Why did Mo Haoli say that this matter had nothing to do with the second prince himself?

He suppressed the doubts in his heart and said sincerely: "My disciple is foolish, please give me guidance."

Mo Haoli nodded slightly, and then said calmly: "There are many planners, and everyone has their own methods. Although there were some unexpected changes in the process, their original intention was basically the same, which was to destroy the two people."

The possibility of the prince inheriting the great treasure."

A strange expression appeared on his old face, and he sighed: "The prince's status is extremely valuable, but in this specific matter, he is no different from ordinary living beings."
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