[Langya Bang] Qi Ye Zhenzhen

The weather is getting colder and colder, Yan Zhen is more and more lazy to nest in the mansion, more and more unwilling to go out.

A few days ago, Qing Guogong's case was closed, and Xiao Jingyan still received a few flattering compliments.

This is also expected, but Xiao Jingyan, who is the person involved, has long been used to it, and the people who work with him are not outraged.

If it is a recent major event in the capital, it is the murder of He Wenxin, the son of the Minister of the Ministry of Officials, in Yangliuxin.

He Shangshu interceded before King Yu, but when He Wenxin killed someone, the emperor's younger brother Ji Wang saw it, and King Yu could compare with Gao Sheng in terms of head size.

Compared to Yu Wang who is busy and never touches the ground, Yan Zhen's life is more leisurely and leisurely, picking flowers every day, picking plums and admiring them, life is not happy.

Recently, she was lazy and hid in Prince Jing's mansion without going out.

Until a news came from the palace that the Yue family had been reset.

Yan Zhen, who heard the news, asked Zhuji to prepare a carriage and go to Mu Wangfu.

When she arrived, Mu Qing was biting the nanmu chair angrily, and he was so angry that he bit off a piece, Nihuang was beside him looking helplessly at Yan Zhen.

"It seems that Qing'er is really angry." Yan Zhen and Nihuang strolled in the plum garden of Mu Wang's mansion, followed by the sleepy Mu Qing.

The plum blossoms in Prince Mu's Mansion are blooming very well, and the fragrance of plum blossoms is also refreshing.

"His temper is just a little too impatient." Nihuang played with plum blossoms and smiled lightly.

"Your Majesty's move is really chilling. However, the Yue family can't be so cheap." Yan Zhen turned around to give Mu Qing advice, "Qing'er, your sister was able to choose a son-in-law thanks to Mr. Su's help last time. This time you Why don't you go to him, he has a lot of ideas, and there may be no way out."

Yan Zhen expected that Mei Changsu would definitely stand up for Nihuang, so she reminded Mu Qing with a smile.

Hearing this, Mu Qing was like a lost child finding a way out. Mo Sai suddenly realized, and shouted again and again: "Yes, he has the most evil ideas. I'll go find him right now."

"Qing'er." Nihuang stopped Mu Qing immediately.

When Mu Qing heard her sister's shout, she was like an eggplant beaten by frost, listless.

Seeing Mu Qing who was being controlled by Nihuang, Yan Zhen suddenly thought of her younger brother who went to the hot spring, so she pursed her lips and smiled.

"I'm afraid I'm the one who is the most unhappy about this matter." Nihuang broke off a plum and asked Mu Qing to put it in the bottle.

The corners of Yan Zhen's mouth twitched lightly: "The Queen and King Yu may be even more angry. Let them take the lead in this matter for you."

"Last time you offended Imperial Concubine Yue because of me, she will definitely embarrass Concubine Jing in the palace." Nihuang apologized.

Yan Zhen shook her head, and sighed on her lips: "Concubine Yue has an intolerable temper. However, my mother is not a soft persimmon. Besides, she has just been reset, so she is not so arrogant. You don't have to worry about it, Nihuang."

Nihuang was calm on the surface, she was not angry or sad when she encountered this matter.It's just that my heart was cold 12 years ago.

After sitting for a while, Yan Zhen left.

In the carriage, Yan Zhen played with the plum blossoms in his hands. Recently, members of Concubine Yue's natal family dismounted one after another in the court hall. Among them, apart from Yu Wang's contribution, the Crown Princess' natal family also secretly helped.

Yan Zhen yawned and rubbed her swollen eyes.

Zhuji outside heard the movement, she tilted her head and said with a smile: "Master, I feel that there are too many things recently."

Yan Zhen nodded, gathered her shawl, and said calmly: "The weather has been cold recently, and I always feel sleepy. I don't have the spirit of my childhood. After noon, I will be so sleepy."

"Recently, the master feels that his mouth is bland. Let me pickle plums for the master, so that the master's mouth will taste better."

When Yan Zhen heard Meizi, she immediately felt her mouth salivating, and nodded, "Okay. I haven't eaten for a long time, but I'm thinking too hard."

After a few days, King Yu initiated a court debate.

He also hoped that if he won this debate, he would greatly exalt the queen and suppress the concubine Yue. More importantly, he could use this to emphasize to the courtiers something that everyone gradually neglected: that is, the prince is also a concubine. , in this position, the crown prince is the same as him, and his current status is more noble because the crown prince has received the seal of the Eastern Palace, not because of his origin.

If His Majesty the Emperor wants to revoke his title and give it to another person in the future, there is no need for everyone to make a fuss, because the crown prince is not a legitimate son, so he is not so irritating...

Yu Wang tried his best to win this debate.

Yan Zhen didn't watch the debate.

But Xiao Jingyan went.

No one thought that Zhou Xuanqing would come to this court debate. The important thing is that he is a scholar, and even Emperor Liang would be treated with courtesy when he entered the court. In addition, he is rigorous in his studies and well-founded. He does not have two brushes. Don't try to argue with him.

As a result, the Ministry of Rites was really hard to contend with, even Yan Yujin, who was always frivolous and careless about etiquette, could judge the prince's defeat in advance.

The court debate lasted only three days before the curtain fell. Although the concubine Yue was restored, she was not allowed to stand on the altar with the emperor and queen during the ceremony. After drinking, the prince had to caress the dress of the emperor and queen; At that time, Chen Yuancheng was dismissed from his post. Because of his old age, he was allowed to become an official, so he will not go into details.

And because of his status as a concubine, the crown prince was repeatedly emphasized by King Yu in the court hall. He was so ashamed and annoyed that he couldn't hold back for a moment and slapped King Yu across the face, and was scolded by Emperor Liang in court.

In the chaos, only Xiao Jingyan stood peacefully among the princes and watched with cold eyes. His demeanor of not being surprised by favor or humiliation left a good impression on many courtiers who did not pay attention to him.

And when he looked at the trembling gray hair of Chen Yuancheng, Minister of the Ministry of Rites, and tremblingly took off the official hat he had worn for nearly 20 years, he seemed to see the pale hand gently flicking behind his back, and the A face that is always calm and never seems to get agitated.

But for most people, they don't even know that Su Zhe, who has gradually calmed down, exists in this matter.

Concubine Yue was demoted, Lou Zhijing fell, Duke Qing ransacked his home, He Wenxin was sentenced to beheaded, Concubine Yue was reinstated, the ceremony was discussed in court, and Chen Yuancheng became an official. This wave after wave made people overwhelmed.

But everyone knows that the situation in Jinling City has risen, and the situation that the prince and Yuwang are equal is about to be broken.

After Xiao Jingyan came back, he talked to Yan Zhen. While eating some snacks, he stuffed Yan Zhen's favorite pickled plums into his mouth, and his face immediately wrinkled.

"It's so sour!" He spat out the plum core, looked at Yan Zhen who was smiling with his lips pursed, and smacked his mouth. Feeling sour and bitter, he drank half a glass of plain water, "Why do you like this recently? ?”

"I haven't had a good appetite recently. Zhuji asked me to have it to appetize." Yan Zhen put a pickled plum in his mouth and said lightly.

"Why don't you call the imperial doctor to come and take a look?"

What Xiao Jingyan has been afraid of all his life is that Yan Zhen will get sick. This girl is in good health when she is young, but as long as she gets sick, it will be a serious illness.

"I know medicine myself. I don't need an imperial doctor." Yan Zhen straightened his clothes, "Do you know why Mr. Su wanted Wang Yu to start a court debate?"

"Prince Yu suppressed the Yue family in order to get the crown prince off his horse. The Ministry of Rites must belong to the crown prince. Mr. Su... oh, what are you beating me for?"

Xiao Jingyan covered his head, watching Yan Zhen copy the lonely copy on the case, looking like he was about to commit violence.Xiao Jingyan immediately dodged.

The couple came and went and fought for a while.

Yan Zhen poked Xiao Jingyan's forehead, and said in a friendly tone, "Sometimes I think you're very smart. Sometimes I think you've turned back into that buffalo that doesn't know how to adapt."

Xiao Jingyan grabbed the hand that was playing tricks on his face, and pinched her Qiong nose helplessly: "All right, all right, you are the smartest. Tell me, what else does Mr. Su mean."

Yan Zhen patted his hand off and pursed her lips: "What Mr. Su wants to emphasize is that the crown prince is neither the son of the eldest son nor the eldest son. He is only the son of the emperor's father. His honor is the status of the East Palace, not his birth. Since Everyone is the same, they are all bastards, so it is not surprising that he is dethroned from the East Palace. Similarly, since they are all bastards, there is no need to be surprised whoever ascends to the throne in the future. Whether it is King Yu or King Ning, you will naturally That's fine too."

Xiao Jingyan suddenly realized that he really didn't expect to go up to this level.

Yan Zhen took his arm, she said: "This Mr. Su thinks he has a conspiracy. Think about what he says in the future, maybe he has other meanings."

Xiao Jingyan acted like he was being educated, which made Yan Zhen smile.

"By the way, Tao Yao is going to Beijing soon." Yan Zhen skipped the subject and leaned back in his chair, "He is going to be in charge of Jinling's business. It is imperative to contact him in the future."

"Oh. He's done with all the affairs in Ningzhou?" Xiao Jingyan thought of Tao Yao's reputation abroad, "I'm afraid his identity will cause trouble."

Yan Zhen smiled lightly, her starry eyes were far away: "It's just to stir up the water. You and I are rarely in Jinling. Although there are many people left in Jinling, there are still not enough people in some places. In addition, Xia Jiang has Huazu in his hand. Women are even more unpredictable. So it's better to be careful."

Seeing that Xiao Jingyan fell silent, Yan Zhen quickly clapped his hands: "Slapping the Yue family and the crown prince today is a happy event, and it should be celebrated. Go make you hazelnut cakes."

Xiao Jingyan smiled, took her by the shoulders and went to the kitchen, ready to eat warm hazelnut cakes.

It's a pity that King Yu didn't feel complacent for a few days, and the queen fell ill.

The queen's illness came violently, and it happened strangely.

At the same time as the news of the queen's illness came another news.

It was the news that Pearl, who was gathering information in the dark, and Xieyu, who was in Yang Liuxin, came at the same time.

"Hei Huo?" Yan Zhen leaned against the back of the chair, raised her eyelids, and frowned as she listened to Pearl's words, "How many?"

"Every time they send a small amount, but this year is different from previous years. There are six ships caught in black fire, which is not a small amount." Pearl said and paused here, "The subordinates also I went to investigate. Some of them entered the prince’s private cannon house. But there are still a few whose whereabouts are unknown and have not been found yet.”

Yan Zhen knew a few years ago that the prince had a private gun house that made huge profits, and she always thought that the black fire in the capital belonged to the prince.Unexpectedly, there are still people who quietly bring black fire into Beijing.

That person must know that the prince is running a private gun room, even if someone finds out about the black fire, it will lead to the prince's private gun room.

But who in this Jinling City has such a means of supernatural beings.

"You continue to investigate, these missing black flames are a hidden danger after all." Yan Zhen thought over and over again, "But don't startle the snake."

"Yes."

After Pearl left, Yan Zhen was alone thinking about Hei Huo.

For some reason, the combination of these two things made her feel a little uneasy.