red wheel

Chapter 384 Are you satisfied with this sincerity?

In the evening, Yunfeng Mountain.

Hearing this, Ye Qing still chuckled, but did not answer. At this time, Ye Qing was sure what Xiao Jinxi wanted, and he was waiting for Xiao Jinxi to speak.

Xiao Jinxi was not in a hurry and continued to speak slowly: "For Murong Xuan, it is most appropriate to wait until the day when the military power is in hand and the imperial power is stable. But the old gentleman is different. The old gentleman has been waiting for so many years. , had long been impatient, and naturally could not give Murong Xuan too much time. Therefore, the old gentleman must have asked Murong Xuan for a written promise, promising to attack Miao territory a few years after he ascended the throne. Xuan still has to write to you. Why don’t you give me this letter, old gentleman?”

"Ha...ha..." A calculation flashed in Ye Qing's eyes. It was hopeless to attack the Miao territory now, but now it seems that the letter is useful! But he smiled and said: "Miss Xiao is really amazing, she can guess that this letter exists. But now that Murong Xuan has abdicated, what use is this letter to you?"

Xiao Jinxi responded: "Of course I have my uses. I hope the old gentleman won't refuse."

Ye Qing smiled and said: "Miss Xiao is right, this letter is of no use to me now. If Miss Xiao wants it, I can give it to you. However, I have said so much, and now But I didn’t even have a chance to encounter Gu Shu. Miss Xiao’s sincerity is too lacking.”

Xiao Jinxi nodded in agreement and said, "What the old man said makes sense. The old man has said so much to me, and now I want to get something again. It's really time for me to express my gratitude."

Hearing this, Ye Qing's eyes lit up and he stared at Xiao Jinxi, waiting anxiously...
Xiao Jinxi looked at Ye Qing with a smile, and her voice sounded again: "Come on, bring the Gu book."

Hearing this, surprise flashed into Ye Qing's eyes...

Hearing this, Ye Qing instantly remembered, yes, this is just a rubbing. Since it is a rubbing, you can make as many copies as you want.

Xiao Jinxi smiled and said: "The old gentleman really keeps his word."

Ye Qing responded simply: "Okay, just put it on the coffee table."

Hearing this, Ye Qing was overjoyed: "Okay, that's it, hurry up, get it here." Now that Murong Xuan has become the deposed emperor, it is impossible to capture Miao Territory and vent his hatred, so how can he get Miao Territory? Family books are also good.

As for Xiao Jinxi, looking at the excited Ye Qing, she cooperated and drank tea quietly, giving them enough time to appreciate it.

And Ye Qing, with his eyes full of desire, has been following An Xue for a long time...
Xiao Jinxi took the Gu book with a smile and began to flip through the Gu book. Suddenly, with a hiss... the first third of the Gu book was torn off!
Ye Qing instantly exclaimed: "Miss Xiao, you..." His eyes were full of heartache!

Xiao Jinxi reminded: "Old sir, where are the letters?"

Time passed little by little, and half a quarter of an hour later, Xiao Jinxi said with a smile: "Old sir, it's not too late for you to read it slowly after you have collected the entire book."

Ye Qing, who was still immersed in excitement, readily took out a letter from the bag and said, "Miss Xiao, here, this is the letter from back then."

Xiao Jinxi's voice sounded again: "By the way, just put it on the coffee table. The old gentleman is still wary of us, so we naturally have to cooperate and keep a safe distance from each other. Old gentleman, what do you think?"

Wei Mo took the Gu book and said, "Yes, Master."

That moment of fright still made Ye Qing very unhappy, and he said in a deep voice: "Miss Xiao, what do you mean?"

Xiao Jinxi shook the third of the Gu book and said with a smile: "Don't you think my sincerity is lacking, sir? No, I want to show my sincerity."

Xiao Jinxi nodded with satisfaction and said, "That's good. Wei Mo, send the book to the old gentleman."

"This third will be given to the old gentleman first. The old gentleman will give me the letter, and then tell me more about Murong Xuan, and I will give another third to the old gentleman. In the end, I really have nothing to think about. Got it, I’ll give the remaining one-third to the old man. Are you satisfied with this sincerity?”

Ye Qing, who was looking at the effort, came back to his senses in an instant. The happiness in his eyes could not be concealed, and he responded: "Ha... ha... OK, OK, no problem. What else does Miss Xiao want to know? I'll tell you."

Wei Mo had just left, and Ye Qing couldn't wait to walk over, picked up the Gu book, and flipped through it excitedly. Surprise flashed in his eyes from time to time... and he unconsciously sat on the chair and indulged in it.

Xiao Jinxi took a look and said with a smile: "Old sir, don't worry, this is just a rubbing."

Wei Mo took the Gu book, walked straight to Ye Qing's coffee table, put down the Gu book, and then turned around and walked back to the pavilion, which could be described as neat and tidy.

Hearing this, Xiao Jinxi smiled with satisfaction. Ever since he put the coffee table on, Ye Qing must have been sniffing for a special smell on the other side of the coffee table. He must have never smelled it before agreeing to put the Gu book there.

"Yes, miss." An Xue turned around and walked towards the table beside her, opened the wooden box, took out the Gu book, and walked towards her miss.

Then he pointed to a big stone one meter away and said, "Old sir, just put the letter on that big stone."

Ye Qing smiled: "Miss Xiao, since you have investigated me so clearly, you should also know that if I want to poison you, you will not be able to prevent me."

Xiao Jinxi smiled and said: "Well, what the old gentleman said makes sense. But if I were the old gentleman, I wouldn't act like this at this time."

"After all, Murong Xuan has fallen, and his wish to destroy the Miao clan has come to nothing. Now that he can get the Miao family book and refine a more exquisite poisonous poison, he will have the opportunity to defeat the Miao clan leader. . Because Miao Jiang has long banned the refining of poisonous poison. If the old man succeeds in refining it, it will be made using Miao Jiang’s clan book. This slap is really loud, don’t you think so, old man? ?”

"And the Gu Book is in my hand now. The old gentleman is a smart man and shouldn't do such a stupid thing at this time. Old Sir, what do you think?"

Ye Qing narrowed his eyes, and then smiled: "Ha...ha...Miss Xiao is really exquisite and carving out the heart! In this case, why bother putting it on a stone? You can't just let someone come and take it away." That’s it.”

Xiao Jinxi smiled and said: "I have always admired a man of great talent like the old gentleman, and I will naturally respect what he does. It is good that the old gentleman acts so cautiously and requires a safe distance. I naturally respect him." Sir, just cooperate with the old gentleman.”

Ye Qing smiled softly: "Okay, then just listen to Miss Xiao and put it on the stone." After saying that, he walked to the big stone, put the letter on the stone, turned around and walked back to the coffee table.

Seeing Ye Qing walking back to the coffee table again, Xiao Jinxi's eyes flashed with satisfaction. It seemed that after staying on the mountain for a long time, Ye Qing began to feel cold and began to crave the warmth from the charcoal stove.

After Ye Qing left, Xia Han walked towards the stone and picked up the letter. He opened it and took a closer look. Xia Han was actually wearing a pair of sky silk gloves on his hands. Yes, these gloves were soaked in Qingluan. Special detoxification powder, so Xia Han just opened it and took a look, without doing any other identification. Then he put the letter into a cloth bag, then walked back to the pavilion, turned around and disappeared into the corner of the pavilion, and that corner was just right. There is a curtain covering it.

All this scene fell into Ye Qing's eyes. Ye Qing raised his head and looked at that corner, but couldn't see anything.

Ye Qing chuckled softly: "Miss Xiao is surrounded by so many talented people. That little girl just now must be someone who knows medicine."

Xiao Jinxi responded unceremoniously: "Yes, I do know medicine, and he knows a lot. I have told the old gentleman a long time ago that there are many capable people around me, so the old gentleman must not try to trick me." reminded with a smile. Said: "Old sir, I'm looking forward to refining poisonous poison with you."

Hearing this, Ye Qing smiled again: "That's okay. I also want to continue to cooperate with Miss Xiao."

Xiao Jinxi smiled and said: "That's good. Old gentleman, now that the first part of the Gu book has been obtained, I have also expressed my sincerity. Let's continue talking. I still have many things to ask the old gentleman."

"Ha...ha..." After finally getting part of the Gu book, Ye Qing was in a good mood and responded with a smile: "Okay. What else does Miss Xiao want to know? I will tell you everything I know."

Xiao Jinxi smiled and said: "Then I'll trouble you, old man. Sir, although it is said that Dai Viet took the initiative to make a marriage in order to ease the relationship between the two countries, as long as Princess Mei is willing to stay in Tianqi with peace of mind, this purpose will be achieved."

"Later, Emperor Qianxing died and Emperor Zongyuan ascended the throne. Nangong Chu knew best what kind of person Emperor Zongyuan was, so the Dai Viet imperial court naturally became less afraid of the Tianqi imperial court."

"But after all, Nangong Chu spent so much effort to get Princess Mei to Tianqi for marriage. After she finally arrived in Tianqi, didn't Nangong Chu make good use of her and gain more personal benefits for him? If it were me, I would definitely make the best use of her. Old sir, what do you think?"

Hearing this, Ye Qing still chuckled: "Oh, what do you think Miss Xiao thinks?"

Xiao Jinxi smiled and said: "Concubine Mei is not loved by Emperor Zongyuan, so the wind on her pillow can't blow her. Then Concubine Mei can't do anything about the previous dynasty. I guess Nangong Chu also knows this."

"But even if Concubine Mae is no longer favored, she is still in the concubine position and is still the concubine of Dai Viet. As long as the Dai Viet court remains in decline and the dignity of the two countries still needs to be maintained, Concubine Mae will receive no less treatment. This is Emperor Zongyuan should understand. This can be known from the food expenses of the Sixth Prince. So, it shouldn't be difficult for Concubine Mei to help arrange a few people in the harem, right? Old sir, do you know Nangong Chu's arrangements? Who went in?"

Ye Qing asked, "Who did Nangong Chu arrange for to go in, and what does this have to do with Miss Xiao? What? Miss Xiao is now even involved in the affairs of the palace?"

Hearing this, Xiao Jinxi smiled with satisfaction. Ye Qing could ask such a question. It seemed that he had indeed arranged someone. He smiled and said: "The old gentleman is joking. Of course, I can't take care of the affairs of the palace. But now that I have ascended the throne to the new emperor, I, Marquis Wu'an, It would be good for the government to do more for the new emperor. For example, it would help to recruit some of Dai Viet's internal agents. This would also help him win the favor of the new emperor."

"Ha...ha...Miss Xiao is really not coy." Ye Qing shook his head and said: "But this old man doesn't know. Nangong Chu did secretly ask Mei'er to arrange for people to enter the palace. This point I know it, but I don’t know who arranged it, and Nangong Chu can’t tell me.”

Xiao Jinxi nodded in agreement: "Yes, how could someone like Nangong Chu tell the old gentleman everything."

Then he looked at Ye Qing with a smile and said, "But since Nangong Chu didn't tell you, how did the old gentleman know about this? Old sir, I'm afraid you are still hiding something."

Hearing this, Ye Qing was stunned for a moment, and then he realized that he had just made a mistake.

Xiao Jinxi continued: "Old sir, Nangong Chu doesn't have a Gu book, and it's even more impossible for him to help you attack Miao territory. Compared with Nangong Chu, I am now the old gentleman's biggest ally. With my little thoughts, I hope you can Sir can make it happen.”

In one sentence, Nangong Chu did not have a Gu book. Ye Qing narrowed his eyes and then smiled: "It doesn't matter, now Emperor Zong Yuan is gone and Murong Xuan has been deposed. Since you want to know, I will tell you. "

Hearing this, Xiao Jinxi smiled with satisfaction and looked like she was willing to hear the details.

Ye Qing continued: "Zhou Chang and Han Su knew each other at Jishengtang Pharmacy back then. Later, they were sent to Tianqi separately, but they still had contact in private. Once, Zhou Chang suddenly had an urgent need He asked Han Su for help. Han Su was staying in the inn at that time, but when Zhou Chang went there, he unexpectedly saw Han Su sending a man away. Although the man had a beard, his behavior was a bit strange. "

Xiao Jinxi was confused: "Weird?"

Ye Qing responded: "That's right. When the man walked down the stairs, he accidentally collided with the waiter. When he accused the waiter, his actions seemed a bit weird."

Hearing this, Xiao Jinxi already roughly understood in her heart, so it turns out that this is the case. It seems that this person has finally appeared, oh, Eunuch Cao! But he remained silent and continued to be a curious listener.

Ye Qing continued: "Zhou Chang kept an eye out. He followed him secretly, and finally saw the man entering the palace. At that time, Zhou Chang suspected that this man was a father-in-law. Later, he secretly inquired in many ways, and found out This man is Mr. Cao from Shangshi Bureau."

really! Xiao Jinxi smiled with satisfaction and continued: "It turned out to be someone from Shangshi Bureau. However, this can only mean that this person was secretly arranged by Nangong Chu to enter the palace. How did the old gentleman know that this person was arranged to enter the palace through Princess Mei? of?"

As I said just now, compared to Nangong Chu, I am now the old man’s biggest ally. The words are still ringing in my ears! Ye Qing continued helplessly: "Later, Zhou Chang gave this person's portrait to me. But I accidentally saw this person at Mei'er's funeral."

Xiao Jinxi understood instantly: "Oh, I see. Then what? Now that I have met this person, I think the old gentleman will also be curious about the relationship between this person and Mei Fei. After all, it is natural that the old gentleman wants to conspire with Murong Xuan later. It is impossible to leave such an unknown danger. I think the old gentleman has a showdown with Eunuch Cao."

Hearing this, Ye Qing shook his head helplessly: "Ha... Miss Xiao is really good at predicting things. That's right, I secretly stopped Eunuch Cao and had a showdown with him. Eunuch Cao just told me that back then Only with the secret help of Concubine Mei was he able to enter the Shangshi Bureau."

really! It is not difficult to secretly arrange for someone to enter Tianqi Palace, but it is not easy to go all the way to an important position.

The Shang Food Bureau is responsible for the food of the masters in the palace. This is not a place that everyone can enter. Even the handymen in Shangshi Bureau can make a lot of money, but these handymen can only work on the outside of Shangshi Bureau and cannot enter the inside at all, let alone be the food tasters. Even if you have a golden tongue, there are tens of millions of people buried in a place like the palace. There are a lot of servants in the majestic palace, and there are many people here who are capable, have various thoughts, and have their own backers. How can we not be buried, how can we jump out from these people? Either you need to endure it year after year, stay low, temper your edge, and slowly wait for opportunities! Or someone needs a secret push!

The person who can be selected by Nangong Chu must have all kinds of outstanding abilities. Nangong Chu cannot let his chess pieces be used up year after year and resign himself to fate. At this time, Mei Fei comes in handy!

Concubine Mei should not have such a submissive temperament. If she were alone, she would be able to survive in the palace no matter what. That was not the case in the Dai Viet Palace back then. With her already rebellious temperament and some kung fu skills, if she had If you really don't care, there aren't many people in Tianqi's harem who would dare to mess with her. But with the sixth prince Murong Xuan, things are different!
As a prince, you have daily homework for a prince. As a concubine in the harem, it is impossible to accompany the sixth prince all the time.

From the moment the princes were born, there has been a struggle for the throne, and naturally one of them will be spared in this battle. From the day they learned to walk and talk, fighting in secret was a must-learn lesson for these princes. Watch people, watch things, watch people's words, watch people's dishes, etc.

At this time, the Sixth Prince's dignity in front of others needs someone to protect him! Concubine Mei's mother's family is in Dai Viet and belongs to the Dai Viet imperial court. Before the marriage, Concubine Mae was not on friendly terms with the Dai Viet court, and even more so with the Dai Viet Queen Mother. In this case, who will protect the Sixth Prince's dignity?
The most basic point is that the gifts sent by the Dai Viet imperial court during festivals, or on Concubine Mei's birthday or the sixth prince's birthday, are the sixth prince's dignity.

The court of Emperor Zong Yuan is no longer the court of Emperor Qianxing, and its intimidating power is no longer what it was before. The court of Dai Viet can follow basic regulations for the etiquette between countries. Those fine people in the harem can tell what the rules of etiquette are at a glance. If this happens every year, people in the harem will know that Concubine Mei is at odds with the Dai Viet court. What will happen to a prince who has no maternal support and no favor from his mother and concubine in private? One can imagine!

The diplomatic relations between Tianqi and Dayue have always been in the hands of Nangong Chu. How to send these gifts every year is a matter of Nangong Chu's words!

It is estimated that this was the reason why Nangong Chu was able to persuade Concubine Mei back then.

As for Concubine Mei, it was probably because of this son that she chose to compromise and help Nangong Chu secretly. After all, at that time, neither she nor Xiao Yun had the right opportunity to escape from the palace with Murong Xuan. Since they could not escape, they could only acquiesce to the status quo and compromise.

Therefore, the reason why the sixth prince was bullied in the deep palace back then was just because of the inevitable ostracism among the princes. After all, Concubine Mei was not favored, and the sixth prince was also disliked. If you didn't bully him, who would you bully? Later, when Concubine Mei died of illness, the sixth prince became even more the target of bullying. But these exclusions have not risen to another level! Because until the fourteenth year of Zongyuan, before Murong Xuan openly participated in the fight for the heir, his image in front of others was that of a gentle and undisputed person!

In this life, Concubine Mei was willing to jump into the whirlpool of Tianqi Palace for the sake of Xiao Yun who kissed Mei Zhuma! Later, for the sake of her son, the sixth prince Murong Xuan, she had to compromise with the person who had coerced her into marrying her!

Thinking of this, Xiao Jinxi sighed silently in her heart...
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