I came from heaven [traveling]

"Your Highness has already prepared delicious food and wine, waiting for the young masters for a long time, please come with me."

Qi Shanbei froze in place, I hooked his neck: "Let's go, don't be in a daze."

"Could it be... Mr. Shuixin is..."

He made incredible guesses as he walked, Xu Yangyan and I looked at each other and smiled without answering his question.When he was about to reach the living room where Tantaiqin received guests, he could see her sitting on the upper seat from a distance.

"Qi Shanbei, I pay my respects to Your Royal Highness the Princess."

I saw Qi Shanbei raised his hands to his eyebrows and bowed humbly to Tantai Qin.I also scribbled my obeisances, cooperating with her like a fairy for people to pay homage to.

"You're welcome, gentlemen, please take your seat. Chun Zhi, you too."

"Thank you, Your Highness."

After Qu Chunzhi saluted and thanked us, he also sat down with us.Tan Taiqin signaled to the servants behind him to have a drink, and then raised his glass to congratulate: "The banquet is held today to celebrate that Mr. Qi and Chun Zhi won the first place in the Fourth Army's martial arts examination, and won the two lieutenants of the Imperial City Guard Gao. Second, to celebrate Ji Sijie's wonderful ideas, his extraordinary intelligence, his father's appreciation, and his exceptional promotion into the Chuanggong Pavilion. Such good achievements can be described as double happiness. "

After finishing speaking, Tantai Qin raised his head and drank the aged wine in the cup in one gulp.Qi Shanbei raised his glass politely with both hands and stood up: "Although I don't know why Her Royal Highness is so devoted to using Qi, Shanbei will always remember the kindness of knowing you. It is all up to His Highness to push the boat smoothly to win the position of lieutenant general. This cup should be respected to Your Highness."

After finishing speaking, Qi Shanbei looked at me sideways, thank you for drinking yourself, why drag me into the water, I didn't become a lieutenant general.This fellow Xu Yangyan had a very quick reaction to observing words and expressions. At the same time as raising his glass, he poked me with his arm.Giving up, I also picked up the wine glass: "Ah, yes, yes, it is only because of Her Royal Highness's discerning eyes that we can achieve today's achievements. Cheers, let's have fun together."

For a while, you came and I went back and forth, and I was too strong to drink, so I started to eat hard.Nothing can disturb the heart of a foodie, if you want to play officialdom, do it yourself, don't stop me from eating! ! !

Now that she was full, Tantaiqin got to the point, she winked at Xu Yangyan.So, we put down our chopsticks and waited for the following.Xu Yangyan also explained why he refused to join the guard army.

"The reason why His Highness reuses Brother Qi and Brother Ji is also for a reason. Now everyone only sees a peaceful and prosperous age, but they don't know that the government and the people have already fallen into chaos where officials and officials protect each other. The ancestors appointed a public and two ministers to take charge of the eight pavilions, and the government and the people will check and balance peace. There are nine sons under the emperor's knees, except for the second and fourth princesses, the other seven are all princes."

Xu Yangyan didn't mention the main point, but people with discerning eyes have already understood the meaning of these gossip.I met Qi Shanbei's eyes and were silent. Some words can only be heard but not spoken.Tantai Qin had already seen our thoughts, so he stood up with a smile and walked slowly in the spacious hall:

"I just want to know whether you can become my important pawns. Even if you reject me today, in the future, someone will still pull you into the army. Once you enter the officialdom, it is a fool's dream to want to protect yourself. To protect you My family is safe, and there are some things that need to be thought twice."

Using my family as a bargaining chip to threaten me, I finally understood that Tantaiqin wanted to lure us into a puzzle, and it was already fragrant corn cooked in the hot kang, so if you don't agree, you have to agree.I thought that Qi Shanbei would have the backbone to refuse, but he drank the wine in his glass in one gulp, and responded to Tantai Qin without any scruples: "Your Highness appreciates it, and Qi Shanbei is hard to refuse. As long as His Highness needs it, Shanbei will do it all." Do your best and give your heart and soul.”

Such an answer made Tantai Qin smile with satisfaction.I looked at Qi Shanbei in surprise and didn't know what to say for a moment.Didn't he think about the consequences of sloppyly responding to the princess' words?This is no child's play!At this time, Xu Yangyan smiled and asked: "Could it be that brother Ji wants to retreat completely?"

"I...."

Just when I was hesitating, Tantai Qin stopped me from speaking: "Ji Sijie, follow me to the side room."

Al?Which play is this again?If I don’t follow suit, do I still need to conduct brainwashing education alone?Backing away from the chair, I followed behind Tantai Qin in confusion, turned my head and looked pitifully at Xu Yangyan, Xu Yangyan waved his hand: "Go quickly, I won't eat you up. What are you afraid of?"

.....

Staring at the back of Tantaiqin's head, I don't know why, there is a continuous illusion of going to the corridor of the side room, which makes me very uncomfortable.We were all silent, and no one started to change the topic until the familiar side room came into view.Without me, the partial courtyard is like a place that has lost its vitality, giving people a feeling of desolation.

Tantai Qin didn't mean to go into the house, but wandered around in the empty yard.I really didn't understand what she was going to do, so I just stood there, and I couldn't walk back and forth with her.

"Ji Sijie. I don't know how much talent you have hidden?"

Just when my mind was wandering, she started to question her head and face, I stared at her inexplicably, and shook my head stupidly: "Huh?"

"Pretending to be weak, but showing off in the martial arts test. I really 'admired' you."

I think you are going to kill me alive.I swallowed my saliva and continued to say nothing, well, my attitude once again offended this volatile princess.She frowned and took a few steps towards me aggressively: "You are talking!"

"I... what else can I say? I'll take whatever you want to scold or punish."

"you!"

I think, I must be the first person who can make the cold-tempered princess jump to the ground with anger, but she can't do anything with me, hahahahahahahahaha! (so obscene)

"Okay, don't be angry. There are some things I dare not say in front of everyone, but now, there are only two of us left here..."

As I said that, I stopped my speech, looked up and looked around, it's better to be careful, be careful that the walls have ears.So, I naturally took her arm and walked into the side room, and continued: "Your Highness, ambitious people always look forward and backward. I understand that what you want is definitely not just the title of a princess, but the name of the world." Cangsheng Jiangshan Sheji. You need me to be your think tank, and I promise to do so. Esprit, although not a natural talent, but I can make a promise to you here."

Tantaiqin pursed her lips and remained silent. She must be analyzing my thoughts deep in her heart. Being stared at by her made my hair stand on end, I turned my head away in embarrassment.Only then did she continue to ask, "What promise?"

"Of course I can't achieve your goal on my own, so you put Qu Chunzhi and Qi Shanbei into the Imperial City Guard Army, which can be regarded as two useful nails for your military strength. But among the civil servants, I It's just that I entered the Chuanggong Pavilion, so I can't directly interfere with the important affairs of the government and the public. I need Xu Yangyan. His ability is superior to mine. Your Highness probably doesn't know it yet, brother Xu is also a man of the heaven.

All the people from the Heavenly Dynasty must be capable people in the land of Daxuan.You want to get the support of high-level government and opposition officials. The current situation is simply impossible. According to what Brother Xu said just now, the implication is that one public and two high officials originally checked and balanced each other, but now they are turning against each other. One person holds the palm alone, and under the emperor, he completely listens to him alone.

Therefore, Xu Yangyan must follow me into the imperial court to obtain an official position.And the position of the two ministers is our goal. When we can sit firmly depends on our fortune and the princess's strategy. "

"It's not unreasonable, but it's too easy. Seven princes and three powerful uncles, do you think Ziqing and Shaoqing can be appointed casually?"

"Indeed, everything is difficult at the beginning, but it depends on human effort. Whether you are the emperor or the two ministers, whether you can be promoted or not depends on whether your highness has the determination to win."

It's time to stop this obscure topic, so I'm going to pull away.Tantaiqin raised his hand and pulled me back: "I will take care of Xu Yangyan's matter. But you, I want to remind you that you are allowed to act recklessly in my house without knowing your status. But when you enter the court, some You can't offend people, you'd better be careful, don't say what you shouldn't say, don't do what you shouldn't do, don't ruin my business."

"Being a man with your tail between your legs, I still understand such a simple truth. Observe the situation and act accordingly. Don't worry about that."

"River diversion is your opportunity. Although the Chuanggong Pavilion is the least affected by power struggles among the eight pavilions, it is not a bad thing to be promoted. Since construction is what you are best at, I hope you will take advantage of this opportunity."

I was talking about building things, suddenly a flash of inspiration came to my mind, I moved closer to Tantai Qin and stared at her seriously, and changed the subject by the way: "Sijie is very curious, why the son of Zhong Bogong can sit on an equal footing with the prince and princess , to participate in the martial arts inspection inspection?"

When Xiang Shijie was mentioned suddenly, Tantaiqin's expression became less blunt, and she answered my question with a light cough: "As early as not long ago, my father accidentally mentioned my marriage, and it seems that I intend to match up with you." Mr. Xiang and I."

I lowered my head in amazement. To me, this kind of news is like bad news from the sky. In addition, Tantai Qin's attitude is not disgusting, and he doesn't seem to have much resistance to such an arrangement.No, I see that you interacted with that bastard that day, you were very indifferent, you are really a duplicitous woman, don't let me be at odds with you!

Seeing that I was restless, Tantaiqin asked carefully: "What's wrong?"

"nothing...."

"Can you fool me?"

Yes, you are the scourge left in my stomach without taking insecticide. Are you proud of this description?