Invincible son

When leaving Duke Zheng's mansion, Gu Liang and Mrs. Zhao sent it to Yimen in person.

The two maidservants carefully supported Gu Zhen, although she was only a few months pregnant, she did not look weak.

Mrs. Zhao smiled so much that her eyes narrowed, she was naturally very satisfied with Pei Yue, her son-in-law, she didn't talk too much like other imperial wives, she just held Gu Zhen's hand, and the mother and daughter spoke softly.

On the other side, Pei Yue had a complicated expression, apparently Gu Liang's judgment on Luo Ting made him deeply moved.

After listening to Gu Liang's analysis, and thinking of all the signs after returning to Beijing, Pei Yue already believed in his conclusion.From the very beginning, Luo Ting knew that Pei Yue would not withdraw from the court, and Empress Dowager Wu obviously couldn't bear King Jin who had a high meritorious service.Not long after the emperor ascended the throne, the prestige was insufficient, and the Empress Dowager Wu's continuous intervention in the government had seriously affected the normal operation of the court, and her suspicion of Pei Yue caused irreconcilable conflicts, and the breakup between the two parties was a foregone conclusion.

If this kind of struggle is allowed to continue, it will inevitably end in the end.

So Luo Ting chose to take action, as the backbone of everyone against Pei Yue, exposing all of Pei Yue's enemies.

The premise for him to do all this is naturally because he believes that Pei Yue will not rebel, but what if things go against his wish?
This is what Pei Yue couldn't figure out.

Gu Liang did not answer this question.

Before leaving, Pei Yue sighed, "Yue Zhang, I want to visit Luo Zhizheng sometime."

Gu Liang shook his head slightly, and sighed: "In the future, he will not meet you in private except for business affairs. Even if you go to Dong Mansion to find him, he will never talk about anything other than government affairs."

Pei Yue knew that Gu Liang was the one who knew Luo Ting best. After all, the two had been friends for 30 years. Although they parted ways as early as last year, they didn't need to make too complicated guesses about each other's thoughts.

Perhaps this question will never be answered.

In the carriage back home, Gu Zhen looked at Pei Yue's slightly frowning brows, couldn't help raising her hand to help him smooth out the wrinkles, and said softly, "Master, are you worrying about important affairs in court?"

Pei Yue came to his senses, with a warm smile on his face, and carefully embraced her in his arms.

Gu Zhen snuggled into his arms, wrapped his arms around his back, and murmured: "I don't know where I heard that Mr. Xianggong will leave Beijing next year. She is worried that I won't be able to bear the burden. Said that Xianggong will not leave Beijing for a few years, and it will take a long time for the palace in Chengjing to be built."

Pei Yue rested his chin on her shoulder, responded and asked: "Sister Zhen'er, I heard from Gu Fan that you fell in love with me before you even met me?"

Gu Zhen's mind was filled with the memories of the Ding'an Hall in Dingguo Mansion, that scene seemed to be just yesterday.

She smiled and said, "Fourth brother is really out of tune, how could he arrange his own sister like this."

Pei Yue thought that she wanted to change the topic, so naturally she wouldn't mind, but Gu Zhen raised her head, with clear love in her eyes: "Actually, he was right, I fell in love with you a long time ago, I always thought you didn't fall in love with me , from now on worrying about gains and losses, the night will be longer."

Although they are already old couples, Pei Yue still throbbed uncontrollably at this moment, leaning his head against her.

After returning to Prince Jin's mansion, Gu Zhen's cheeks were reddish and her eyes sparkled like water. Seeing Ye Qi who was walking with the young prince in her arms, she couldn't help laughing.

The end of the year is getting closer, and in the peaceful and joyful atmosphere, suddenly there is a gossip circulating in the capital.

Jin Wang Pei Yue, who is in charge of the great power of the Western Mansion, is not from the blood of the Pei family of the Dingguo Mansion. He is the daughter of the eldest princess Qi Yang, the only surviving heir of the little princess.During the attack on the Chen family's mansion in the fall of the first year of Yongning, the little princess and her husband were affected by Chiyu. Fortunately, Pei Zhen, the Duke of Ding at the time, rushed to rescue Pei Yue, and he was raised under Pei Rong's name since then.

Many people who heard this rumor couldn't help but look up at the sky with blank expressions on their faces.

They suspected that there was something wrong with their ears, because similar rumors had spread wildly in the capital last year. The reason why it was said to be rumors was that King Gain Jin publicly denied it in the court at the time, insisting that he was a child of the Pei family in Dingguo Mansion.

However, the court's reaction this time was unexpected. Luanyiwei and Taishitai Pavilion did not dispatch on a large scale, and even ignored the idle men in the capital, allowing the rumors to intensify.Immediately afterwards, someone broke the news, saying that King Jin himself did not know the inside story, but that the palace guards recently sorted out the old files and found some information from that year, proving that King Jin is indeed the heir of the little princess .

No one in the palace came out to deny it, and the court officials acted as if nothing had happened, while the Jin Palace remained calm and silent.

Now Pei Yue is firmly in control of the court, and with the two official positions of Xifu Zuo Junji and Prime Minister, he can intervene in all government and military affairs. This rumor did not cause too much disturbance in the court.

For the people in the capital, after the excitement passed, they just said indifferently: "King Jin is actually the blood of Princess Qi Yang, no wonder he is so talented, intelligent, wise and martial."

In the Imperial City, in the imperial study room, Pei Yue asked dumbfoundedly: "Your Majesty, which song is this?"

Liu Xian put down the memorial in his hand, and seeing that the palace people had retreated, he stretched his arms and stretched his waist, and sighed: "Now I know the difficulty of the late emperor. It seems that I can never finish reading this memorial. I don’t have any free time. On the contrary, you, I heard that you took a group of family members to the southern suburbs of Kyoto to enjoy the snow a few days ago?”

Pei Yue said with a smile: "You have to relax. Even if His Majesty is not angry, there is no need to vent your anger on the minister's background."

Liu Xian glared at him, and then explained: "After disclosing this secret, although your surname is still not Liu, you are still a foreign relative, and it is easier for people to accept power alone. After the spring, the imperial court will implement your reforms. As a strategy, I plan to set up another yamen, including the Charcoal Temple, the Nongsang Supervisor, the Imperial Physician Hall, and the Road Supervisor in your conception, and then you will be in charge. As for the chief officials of these yamen, I believe you already have it in your heart. There is a decision."

Pei Yue did not refuse. Although he has great power now, he did not interfere in the transfer, appointment and dismissal of the Dongfu and civil servants. Liu Xian still made the decision on this matter alone.

Liu Xian said again: "There is another reason. Chen An asked me to resign again, and I have already agreed."

Pei Yue pondered and remained silent. After Wu Cunren and those dead men died, although the strength of Luan Yiwei was weakened a lot, the inside was much cleaner, and gradually became the emperor's powerful arm.

He didn't intervene. On the one hand, it was because Wen Yu had helped him plant some eyes and ears in the Luan Yiwei. It was enough to find out the news.

It's just that from Liu Xian's words, Chen An's resignation is actually related to his own background?
Seeing this, Liu Xian smiled and said, "Why Chen An left Luan Yiwei, you should understand the reason in your heart."

Of course Pei Yue knew that Chen An used to think that he had a hobby in that area, but later combined with what Wen Yu said, there were some eyeliners of Luan Yiwei secretly following Pei Ning, plus the various performances of Luan Yiwei when the turmoil broke out, how could he Will not understand that Chen An is the elder sister who admires him.

He vaguely remembered that when he and Pei Ning and Shen Danmo went to Xianyun Village in the southern suburbs to attend the cultural meeting, Chen An suddenly jumped out to speak for him during the meeting.

After pondering for a while, he shook his head and said: "Although he is infatuated, he can only be disappointed in this matter. In fact, I asked my eldest sister some time ago, and she has no thoughts about Chen An."

Liu Xian nodded and said: "That's why I asked people to make your life experience public. You are no longer a child of Dingguo, and you don't need to worry about other people's opinions on some things, and it won't cause any controversy."

Pei Yue was dumbfounded, and said helplessly after a long time: "Your Majesty, didn't you just say that there are so many memorials that you can't be free? Don't you think it's a waste of precious time to do this kind of thing?"

Liu Xian shrugged and said leisurely: "To me, no one is more important than a King Jin who wholeheartedly seeks the well-being of the people of Daliang. Besides, the southern border has not been completely pacified, and the homeland of Western Wu has not yet been regained. My most important thing."

Pei Yue laughed out loud at this crookedness.

Liu Xian accepted it as soon as he saw it, got up and said: "It just so happens that you are entering the palace today, so I will be lazy for half a day, and take you to a place by the way."

Pei Yue followed and asked curiously, "Where is Your Majesty taking the minister?"

To be honest, he felt that he was not much worse than Liu Xian in terms of understanding of the palace.

The two monarchs and ministers strolled in the palace, and the maids and eunuchs followed from afar.

After about half a stick of incense, Liu Xian stopped in front of a quiet and elegant palace.

Pei Yue looked up and saw the word "Yonghe" written on the plaque in front of the door.

"Hall of Eternal Harmony?" Pei Yue suddenly realized that this was the residence of Emperor Gaozu of Liang Dynasty in his later years. It has been sealed up now, and members of the royal family are not allowed to enter on weekdays.

Liu Xian nodded and said: "The former emperor said before, when the time is right in the future, let me bring you here, and there will be some stories that you are very interested in."

Pei Yue couldn't help breathing a little short of breath.

He stared fixedly at the handwriting on the plaque, and did not take a step for a long time.

Seeing this, Liu Xian was also a little emotional, and sighed: "Let's go in and have a look."

The gate of the palace was slowly pushed open, as if turning over a heavy history book.