The First Auxiliary Road from the Imperial Examination

"Bu Chen?!" The female guard who delivered the letter exclaimed as if a key word had been triggered when she heard the name of the country.

"Master Sheng, can you confirm that this is Buchen's unique sword? I remember that pirates near Qianqi waters often use this type of scimitar."

"It's definitely not wrong." Sheng Yuan's memory has always been good. In addition, when she was young, she and her father often visited the private treasury of old Sheng Guogong. The scimitar was also used as a prop for her to identify weapons. She knew it with just one glance. Authenticity, how can you admit your mistake?

"And since you know that pirates were rampant near the waters during the Qian Qi period, you should also know that many pirates crossed the sea from Buchen and did not stop there until Emperor Chengyuan merged with Qian Qi. "The reason why Sheng Yuan knows this history very well is purely because of what her brother and Brother Sheng told her.

"Yes, I was confused." The female guard who delivered the message suddenly realized that she had ignored Bu Chen because she cared about Qian Qi.

"I only mentioned that this knife is a specialty of Bu Chen, but I did not confirm that the person using this knife is Bu Chen's person. This female guard, please don't be completely confused." Sheng Yuan saw that this person's thinking was a bit simple and could not help but remind her.

There’s no other meaning, it’s just a reminder so that this person doesn’t get the wrong idea.

After seeing off the female guard who had gained something but felt dizzy, Xiaoyao approached Shengyuan and asked in a low voice: "Miss, did you say that the person who robbed Minister Yang was a Buchen man, or was he holding a Buchen scimitar?" ”

"This... is a rip-off or a graft, I don't know!" Sheng Yuan smiled, "Maybe it has nothing to do with Bu Chen or Qian Qi's old friends."

"???"

Xiaoyao felt that her young lady was showing off again. Unfortunately, she had a simple mind and couldn't think clearly. She was so curious. It's a pity that her lady obviously doesn't want to say more.

……

The official ship sailed calmly for two or three days, and it was expected that it would reach the shore in one or two days. However, Sheng Yuan received a letter with only a few words on it, but Sheng Yuan was shocked.

"The concubine wants to have the family cancel the family membership of her second grandson in the name of his unfilial piety."

Although the letter did not name anyone by name, the only existing concubine-level figure was Concubine Cen of Prince Jing's Mansion.

"What's the fuss about?"

Sheng Yuan rubbed her temples, feeling like her brain was running out of energy.

Concubine Cen was not close to the Lang family and the two sons born from the Lang family. This was known to all the nobles in Kyoto. However, even though they were not close, she did not object to her grandson inheriting Prince Jing's palace at the beginning. It was even said that she wanted to ask for the emperor's favor and give it to her grandson. She was seeking the title of general to assist the country, but she did not bring it up because the turmoil over the crown prince discussion disrupted her plan.

"Taifei Cen's plan is to make everyone cut off her tail in order to survive."

But the question is, is it really that simple?

To be honest, Sheng Yuan felt that if she were Emperor Yanping, she would definitely not agree to Concubine Cen's request.

The matter of extinguishing the clan membership is not inflexible; if there is no one to inherit the throne, will it still be difficult for the powerful officials to restore the clan clan status of the son of the clan?

The battle for the crown prince has reached this point, and Emperor Yanping has no choice but to retreat. If these clan members want to survive, the best way is to maintain the status quo and live a quiet and peaceful life outside the palace with no worries about food and clothing. Not allowed to live freely.

Logically speaking, Concubine Cen should be able to imagine this.

Empress Dowager Xiao and Wen often said when they were still alive that the concubines in the harem were all smart people, but in terms of strategy, only Cen and Wen were the only concubines.

Sheng Yuan recalled the previous meeting with Concubine Cen. She didn't look like a simple person no matter how she looked!

Can such a person really do simple things?

"Everyone should not regard their grandson as their eyes, right? The Marquis and his wife value you and the Crown Prince more than the two young masters... Of course, Prince Jing is gone, and Concubine Cen only thinks about these two, and they cannot be regarded as treasures. Yes, even though I don’t seem to care much about it.” Xiaoyao couldn’t help but say a few words when he heard Sheng Yuan murmuring.

"..." For a moment, Sheng Yuan felt a light flash in his head.

Unfortunately, she didn't catch it yet.

Sheng Yuan scratched his head and decided not to embarrass himself. He just wrote a letter and replied: "Which one is more important, Prince Jing or the second grandson?"

……

"Your Majesty, this is a letter from Minister Sheng." As soon as Sheng Ran returned to Yongxiang Palace, she heard the report from the palace servant. When she unfolded the paper and read it, she couldn't help but fall into deep thought.

"Zitong, why are you in a daze?" Emperor Yanping arrived shortly after and saw his wife sitting on the couch staring at the letter, so he couldn't help but ask.

Sheng Ran handed the letter to Emperor Yanping: "Look, Sister Yuan's letter."

Emperor Yanping glanced at it for a moment, then began to rub his head: "This girl, you have been giving me multiple-choice questions all day long... Yesterday, I sent you a memorial, talking about the suspicion of Bu Chen's scimitar, and today I said a lot about Concubine Cen. Maybe! For a long time, I, the female champion with six yuan, asked me questions!"

After talking a lot, Emperor Yanping raised his head and saw his wife Sheng Ran smiling at him. His cheeks turned red: "Even though I am very brave and brave, I hope that the officials in the court can share my worries more!"

"Sister Yuan's current mission is to provide food relief. As for these other things, they are just expressing opinions." Sheng An was not just trying to protect her, she really believed that her little sister was not talking nonsense.

"Concubine Cen is a smart person, but the smarter she is, the easier it is for her to think too much. Even if your Majesty has pearls of wisdom, you may not be able to guess Concubine Cen's thoughts. Why not invite her over and talk to her straight to the point. That's how Prince Jing's Mansion is. The two seedlings are true, but Concubine Cen’s attitude...maybe she will be satisfied as long as she can keep them? "

"That's right." Emperor Yanping thought about it and couldn't help but nod, "If she can accept it, she will set an example for other clan ministers."

With this in mind, Emperor Yanping planned to send someone to Prince Jing's Mansion to deliver a message.

But just then, the chamberlain hurriedly brought him news: "Mr. Lang touched the pillar in the clan's mansion to prove his innocence!"

Sheng An was stunned when she heard this.

She knew Emperor Yanping's character very well. Once this incident came out, his impression of Concubine Cen would be greatly reduced.

As expected, when Emperor Yanping heard this, he was slightly startled at first, and then became furious: "Prince Jing's Mansion is playing a double act with me! First, the concubine complained, and then the Lang family touched the pillar. This is forcing me to release the second son of the Lang family." ?! I’m giving them good food and drinks, but their mother-in-law and daughter-in-law are eager to take them out. Do they have other ideas?”

Sheng Ran listened silently to his angry remarks, feeling that although these words sounded far-fetched, they were very consistent with the emperor's thinking.

Facing Emperor Yanping who was clearly angry with Concubine Cen, Sheng Ran did not persuade her, but just silently worked out how to deal with it.

"What happened to Ms. Lang in the end?" Emperor Yanping, who had had enough scolding, remembered the key information.

"Concubine Cen was stopped by someone. Her skin was only slightly bruised. The doctor looked at her and said she needed to rest."

Emperor Yanping snorted coldly when he heard this: "Humph! It's unreasonable to make trouble!" (End of this chapter)