In the Zhenghe Hall of the Daqi Palace, King Qi Min, who had been bedridden for a long time, summoned all the ministers and his two sons to discuss important matters. King Qi Min set up dozens of redwood tables, arranged in two rows on the left and right, leaving only the center

A felt aisle.

King Qi Min is in his forties this year and has four sons and six daughters. Two of his sons died in infancy, leaving him with only two sons and six daughters. Among them, the one he loves and has the most expectations for is the son of his favorite concubine - Jiang Xuan.

He knew that his beloved son was young and his mother was just a child from an ordinary family, so he had no protection from a large family. Moreover, he had been ill all year round and it was difficult to control the government.

The son was entrusted to the family of loyal ministers whom he trusted for foster care. When something sensitive happened to him, he went to great lengths to send him to Yuelu Academy in the name of traveling, which did not interfere in the disputes between the temple and the temple.

Originally everything was done according to his wishes, but since Lord Mengchang also went to Yuelu Academy, everything gradually deviated from the track he expected.

Although he knew that Lord Mengchang was ambitious and seeking personal gain, he did not expect that he would seize Caocheng and the land rich in salt transportation as his own. It didn't take long for rumors to spread in the country, the wind changed drastically, and all kinds of celebrities and officials

Mengchangjun's political deeds and generosity were talked about in the restaurant. Here, Mengchangjun entered Daliang, Weicheng empty-handed, and his reputation of returning home with a full load was even more widely spread.

At this point, his reputation has risen, and it is even more prosperous than when he was first elected as one of the four princes of the Warring States Period. More and more people support and discuss him, and even the Qi Palace is affected by him.

King Qi Min was originally afraid of Lord Mengchang. This time he tried every means to attack him, but he still could not bring him down. He originally wanted to send him to Wei to die, but he did not expect that he would negotiate an alliance and return safely.

On the other side, when he learned that Jiang Xuan was euphemistically sent back to Qi Palace with a volume of letters from Yuelu Academy, King Qi Min felt his heart drop to the bottom.

If even Yuelu Academy is unwilling to stand against orthodoxy, then the future world of Qi will probably be shaken by the wind and rain.

When he thought that Lord Mengchang was about to return to Qi, and there was a hidden military movement in Xue Yi, King Min of Qi felt as if he had let a tiger into the fence.

He couldn't tolerate his presence any longer.

"Everyone, what should we do now?" King Qi Min was wearing a forehead protector, his complexion was sallow, his cheeks were thin, and there were red blisters on the corners of his mouth. He was obviously in a hurry: "Tian Wen returned to Qi, I'm afraid he won't give up easily.

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"Lord, as the saying goes, it is hard to stop everyone. Now it has become popular. Since Mengchang Jun has deceived people with his reputation, we only need to catch his immoral behavior and publicize it, and then his previous merits will disappear."

The scholar-bureaucrat, who was thirty years old, said loudly.

"This method is acceptable for killing people without showing blood." Someone seconded the opinion.

Some people disagreed: "How can such despicable methods be done by dignified officials like us? Besides, who should be sent to spread rumors? You, me, or our heroic cavalry soldiers of Qi State?!"

"In this case, it is better to use thunderous means to stop the people, and anyone who promotes the affairs of the imperial court will be killed in the vegetable market!" A military general said harshly.

"No, this method can lead to violence. Isn't this just playing into the hands of Lord Mengchang and others?"

"Then we will also follow the example of the gentle policy, give alms to the victims, and eradicate the epidemic in the disaster areas and provide clothes..."

"This method is not possible. If this continues, won't the national treasury be depleted by the disaster? If another country invades by then, what will we use to support our troops and go on an expedition?"

"..."

Listening to the arguments below, King Qi Min felt his head was pounding for a moment, and he slapped the table violently.

"As long as you say something to me, there will be nothing we can do?!"

The people below were stunned and did not dare to say a word.

At this time, the clear voice of Ruoxi, a young man who had not changed his voice, sounded: "Xuan believes that the past has become something that cannot be ignored, and everything should be looked at in the future. Regardless of whether Lord Mengchang returns to Qi this time with the intention of rebellion, we should put things into perspective.

Go ahead."

King Qi Min looked over, but it was Jiang Xuanzhi on the lower left who lifted up his robe and stood up in front of the long case, and spoke to him with a polite ceremony.

Standing in front of the palace hall, Jiang Xuan has grown much more than when King Qi Min sent him out of the palace. He is wearing a dark blue robe, his hair is tied with a golden crown, his eyebrows are black, and his eyelashes are curled like peaches and apricots.

He is graceful and graceful, but his glass-bead-like eyes are tainted with indifference, revealing a calm temperament from his bones.

"Do you have any countermeasures?" King Qi Min asked.

After the long case, all the ministers focused their attention on him.

"I just want to find a name, summon him to the palace, and put him under house arrest in the palace when he is not prepared. In this way, even if he has thousands of troops and thousands of people supporting him, there is nothing he can do." Jiang Xuan said calmly.

King Min of Qi was overjoyed when he heard this. He was weak and could not be happy when he was angry. When his emotions got high, he would be out of breath easily.

He breathed heavily and said with a smile: "Shan, this plan works."

At this time, Jiang Fei and the second brother Jiang Xuan stood up and cupped their hands, saying: "This method is feasible, but Lord Mengchang is just at the time of his success, and he has always been wary and suspicious, so how can he enter the palace casually?"

King Qi Min thought so, and there was hesitation in his eyebrows.

Jiang Xuandao said: "I remember that Lord Mengchang had an aunt who was the wife of the late king. She is still living in the palace. It would be better to lure her into the palace with a birthday wish for her aunt and either kill or capture her."

Hearing this, Jiang Fei glanced at Jiang Xuan.

He sighed in his heart, he didn't expect... After being away from Linzi for a while, his temperament would change so much.

Although he was favored by his father in the past, due to his mother's low status, he had always been arrogant and indifferent to others. However, he knew that his nature was simple and kind, but now he could come up with such vicious schemes.

King Qi Min also thought of this matter. He nodded repeatedly and said: "Xuan'er, if that's the case, then I'll leave this matter to you."

Jiang Xuan stepped out of the long case, knelt down and saluted, saying: "My son, I shall accept your orders."

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After leaving the palace, Jiang Fei quickly caught up with Jiang Xuan who was walking in front and shouted: "Xuan'er."

Jiang Xuan stopped, turned sideways and looked at Jiang Fei, saying: "Second brother."

Jiang Fei looked at him and smiled bitterly: "You have become more familiar with your second brother when you come back this time. Will we two brothers go to my house for a drink together soon?"

Jiang Xuandao: "Second brother, forgive me, Xuan will have to practice swordsmanship with Master Wu for a while, I'm afraid I won't be able to accompany my second brother."

Seeing his cold expression, Jiang Fei said, "It's okay if you don't drink. By the way, don't you like Xun music? I just invited a music group a few days ago, you..."

Jiang Xuan's face suddenly turned ugly, and he interrupted: "I don't like Xunle."

Jiang Fei was stunned.

He said in surprise: "But before you..."

"It was before, but now... I don't like it anymore." After saying that, Jiang Xuan walked away with a puff of sleeves.

Jiang Fei looked at his stiff and cold back, and suddenly remembered that not long ago, he showed off in front of him like a child who just got a treasure. He met a handsome man in Yuelu Academy who was also very good at playing the xun.

He said that he also fell in love with Xunle, and told him how nice that person was and how to get close to him.

He had only heard of that man's name before, but didn't know who he was. Later, as that man became more famous around Meng Changjun, he finally knew who "Chen Baiqi" ​​Xuan had been talking about was.

In the past, it was love and love, but now... I'm afraid it's just a deep love and a deep responsibility.

Although they had known each other for a long time, they were roommates and classmates, yet she chose his enemy and went against him. He could not understand or forgive her.

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Jucheng

A quiet street - Fengqing Street is located in a courtyard. There are no households or shops on this Fengqing Street. The entire street has been bought, paved with the thickest stone slabs, and planted with the most luxurious flowers and trees.

, the courtyard is also magnificently built, with lush green trees.

In the courtyard, a figure as dim and light as the moon is making tea, while four people are drinking tea and talking next to it. On the fallen flower stone table, there is a piece of yellow silk asking for advice.

"The King of Qi suddenly wants to hold a birthday banquet for the lord's aunt. This is quite strange." Feng Chen said while stroking his beard.

"The lord's aunt is the late king's wife?" Su Fang asked.

Mengchangjun nodded: "It's her."

"How old is the lord's aunt?" Yuan Ping asked.

Mengchangjun played the citron and guessed: "It's probably around sixty or so."

"Haha, it's a shame that King Qi can remember such a person." Su Fang shook his head and smiled.

"Hey, everyone knows that there is a fraud in this, but the problem is, if they don't go, I'm afraid they will have an excuse to say that the master's biological mother died, and his only close relative did not come to celebrate his birthday, which is unfilial to his biological aunt and unfilial to the king.

Disloyalty and contempt for the king's will are intentional rebellions. If such a big label is slapped down, I'm afraid that the reputation that the master has finally built up will be tarnished." Feng Xuan said.

Mengchang Jun curled his lips and said calmly: "They want me to enter the palace so much, but I want to enter the palace to see what they want to do?"

When Su Fang saw his move, he advised him sternly: "Master, we still have one last step to plan for the big event, so we must not be careless."

"This is the most critical moment..." Yuan Ping said.

"I think we can go take a look." Chen Baiqi, who was making tea, interrupted at this time.

"What do you mean?" Su Fang looked over.

Feng Chen and Yuan Ping also turned their heads.

Mengchang Jun said: "What else do you have in mind?"

"Lord, now we are still missing the most important excuse, which is also the most convincing excuse to the world. Huanxian always felt that Qingjun's excuse was too weak before, but if something happens after entering the palace this time, it is not what we want.

?" Chen Baiqi said.

"But who knows what will happen in the palace? Entering the palace at this time is a sure sign of sending a sheep into the tiger's mouth?" Yuan Ping asked worriedly.

Mr. Mengchang was thoughtful.

Su Fang is also considering it.

Feng Xuan said: "I have thought about what you are thinking, but this trip is too risky. If the Lord encounters any danger when entering Qi Palace, I am afraid that we will be beyond our reach. Do you have any foolproof plan?"

Being able to make Chen Bai stand up and make decisions means that Feng Xuan and others have regarded her as a trusted colleague.

They all saw the various reforms she had made to Xue Yi before, the long and short plans she had given, and the efforts she had made, and the prospects and changes she had put forward were also fulfilled in their eyes, so even if this child is old

She was still childish and had no hair on her face, but they were still convinced of her.
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