palm surgery

In the court of Yingdu, the head of the Cui family, Cui Huai, was in a high position and strategizing. On the border of Anxi, Cui Min, the guardian of the country, was in charge of important military and political affairs, just like a local emperor.

In addition to these two people, there are countless talents in the clan who are distributed throughout the government and the public. The huge root system is intertwined and jointly supports the Cui family's giant tree.

Such Cui family is already prosperous and glorious enough.

Having another emperor with Cui's blood is just the icing on the cake.

What's more, the emperor is seriously ill and unable to rule. If the Cui family comes forward at this time and introduces the Duanwang family to fight against the prince, it will only cause chaos in the court, and will cause the thieves like Shen Gong and Xifan to look for opportunities. Take advantage of the opportunity.

Thinking about it this way, it's really not necessary.

Although Cui Shu is still young, he is the future head of the family who has been carefully cultivated by the Cui clan. His words, to a certain extent, are also the attitude of the Cui clan.

Xiao Lingjiang's eyebrows spread with a faint smile, and he said softly: "So, before, I used the heart of a villain to judge the heart of a gentleman."

"The princess went to Xibo to get married. She was thinking about the He family and worried about the stability of the Zhou Dynasty. It is reasonable to think more about it." Cui Shu smiled brightly.

Although Xiao Lingjiang's marriage to Xibo was apparently invited by Princess Yong'an personally, how could someone like Cui Shu not know the underlying reason?
But as the palace gradually became flat, the emperor treated her and the He family like a thorn in his flesh, wishing he could get rid of them first and then quickly. So, he couldn't wait to force her to marry Xifan, hoping to use Xifan's hand to get rid of her.

During this period, there were naturally many forces whose interests had been touched by her, who stood aside and even secretly contributed to the situation.

When she was trapped in the palace, he was extremely worried outside the palace, but he never thought that she would choose a way that he didn't expect to break the situation.

Since Xiao Lingjiang is determined to go to Xibo, there will be no chaos in the court of Zhou Dynasty. Although she and the He family promoted the prince to the throne, it was only a helpless choice. The prince was not someone who fully trusted her and the He family and could entrust them with full authority.

In this case, what better choice is there than letting He Xiangshan take advantage of the situation?

After all, for Xiao Lingjiang, He Xiangshan, her uncle, was the one worthy of her trust. Only if he stabilizes the Zhou Dynasty in Yingdu can she have no worries during this trip.

Cui Shu paused for a moment, looked at her deeply, and then said slowly, "Princess, you guessed it right. My coming to Liangzhou has been so smooth, and the Cui family is definitely behind it."

"Oh?" Xiao Lingjiang's eyebrows moved slightly, "I wonder what Cui and Lang Jun's plans are?"

A faint smile appeared on Cui Shu's face, and the corners of his lips seemed to be a bit helpless: "I won't say it, but I think the princess can understand it based on her intelligence."

The Cui family is prominent, but Cui Huai, the head of the family, is getting older. Sooner or later, the huge Cui family will be handed over to Cui Shu.

Winning three yuan in a row, entering the court is just the first step for Cui Shu. The next step is to move up to higher places step by step under Cui's guidance, until he ascends to the position of the head of the family.

The trip to Liangzhou happened to be a step for him to climb.

Xiao Lingjiang understood, smiled and said: "People are not saints. They only seek fame and fortune. There is nothing to be ridiculed and shameful about, as long as they do it in the right way."

She pointed at herself: "Even I, am I still working hard now?"

"Climbing to high places and seeking benefits for the people are not incompatible, and Langjun does not need to worry about this. In any case, Cui Langjun has indeed done a lot of practical things for the people of Liangzhou when he came to Liangzhou. I and everyone in Liangzhou are grateful for your help."

Cui Shu's eyes moved slightly and he looked up at Xiao Lingjiang: "Princess, do you still remember what you said to me before leaving the capital?"

"You once said, 'I am the third flower of the Zhou Dynasty. It is my duty to write down the strategies for governing the country and export them as strategies for the peace of the people. If Cui Langjun really wants to help me, I will have no worries about the future of the country and the people.'"

"I have always kept these words in my heart." "Liangzhou suffered a disaster and the people suffered. Since the matter is a foregone conclusion and I can't change it, I will go to Liangzhou in person to help Liangzhou overcome the difficulties and relieve the people's worries. Behind this , even though there is Cui’s plan, it is also what I have in mind.”

"I am describing this trip for the people of Li, for the Cui family, for myself, and for the promise I made back then..." Indescribable emotions welled up in his eyes, and he looked straight into Xiao Lingjiang's eyes.

Xiao Lingjiang's fingers holding the tea cup trembled. Her words at that time were just her words to dissuade Cui Shu from following him to Xibo. Although it was an exhortation and expectation for him, it still meant a bit of shirk. Unexpectedly, he kept these words in his heart and regarded them as a promise.

A gentleman's promise is worth more than a thousand gold.

But Cui Shu's promise cannot be calculated in any case.

It's not that she doesn't understand the affection behind those unfinished words, but in the end she can only pretend that she doesn't know.

Xiao Lingjiang sighed in his heart and raised his eyes, with a look of admiration on his face: "Cui Langjun has great righteousness. I couldn't express it in words that day, but you really kept it in your heart and practiced it. Such a gentleman is even more impressive. I admire you. Having someone like Cui Langjun in the court of Yingdu who cares about the people is a blessing to the Zhou Dynasty and to the people."

Cui Shu's eyelashes trembled slightly, his eyes were complicated, he couldn't tell whether it was disappointment or relief.

He closed his eyes to hide the complicated emotions in his eyes. When he opened them again, he was already calm.

"The princess is so complimentary. She says that it is appropriate to live in the court."

The two of them were silent for a moment, the wind blew through the pavilion, and the tea in the cup slightly rippled, swayed to the wall of the cup, and then disappeared.

Cui Shu raised his head and looked outside the pavilion. In the distance, Pei You was standing with his hands behind his hands. Looking at this place, he sighed quietly: "After the new year, the princess will set off to the land of Xibo..."

"Yes..." Xiao Lingjiang raised his head and looked at the sky, "Gongji has been urging me for a long time. Now that his injury has been healed, there is no reason to stay in Liangzhou anymore."

Cui Shu couldn't help but feel sadness in his eyes: "It's been so many years and I don't know when I will see you again. However, I believe that the princess will be able to fulfill her wish during this trip and return to the Great Zhou Dynasty."

"When a gentleman establishes his life, he should keep his promise. Since I have kept the princess's words in my heart, I will do my best from now on to find a peaceful country and a peaceful people."

"When the princess's wish comes true, everyone in Shu and Ying will be waiting to welcome her back!"

"Then I'll thank Cui Langjun in advance." Xiao Ling Jiang Zhanyan chuckled, like the warm sun in winter melting the ice and snow on the ground.

Cui Shu also laughed, just like the bright moon and the clear breeze.

"Then Cui Shu will take his leave first." He bowed his hands and bowed, then turned and left.

Xiao Lingjiang stood in the hall, watching his figure go away from a distance.

When he reached the corridor, he stopped and looked deeply at Pei You: "The princess is safe during this trip, so Prince Pei has to worry about it."

Pei You's eyes narrowed slightly and he nodded: "This is natural."

The two bowed their heads and bowed to each other, then passed each other.

Pei Youzhong raised his steps again and walked towards Xiao Lingjiang step by step. (End of chapter)