People in the early Tang Dynasty: I compete with Wu Zhao for the throne

Chapter 1372 Princess Fuchang, come to the Emperor

Under the Danfeng Gate, the black carriage slowly stopped.

Li Xuan sat in the carriage, glanced at Liu Jinyu with a worried look on her face, and gently held her hand.

Liu Jinyu forced a smile. She had been completely relieved after the secret message from Luoyang was sent back, but in the end, she made random guesses and guessed that there was a guy hiding behind everything, secretly plotting a vicious conspiracy.

Thinking that such a person might even be in the palace today, and might appear directly in front of them, Liu Jinyu felt extremely uneasy.

There were very few people in the entire Tang Dynasty who could know what was going on in Songshan, and they were probably in the palace.

It is very likely that King Langya, King Yue, King Cao, and Wu Chengsi ended up in the situation they are in today because of his plotting.

And in the end, it is likely the emperor who will bear everything.

And all their previous actions may also be part of the other party's suspicion and calculation.

Liu Jinyu had never seen this kind of infinitely hidden method even in Li Xuan.

She was even a little scared. This kind of person would dare to use methods to trap and kill even the princes of the current dynasty. Naturally, there were no taboos against Prince Peng's palace.

This person, who is he?
The emperor, the queen, or the people around them?

No matter who it is, this person will appear at the New Year's Eve banquet tonight.

What happens tonight, I'm afraid it won't be peaceful at all.

Feeling Liu Jinyu's slight trembling, Li Xuan shook his head slightly and said: "Don't be nervous, everything is there, and there are many clans tonight, and we still have the strength. The key is that that person doesn't know that my husband and I have seen through it." He, that’s our biggest advantage.”

Liu Jinyu took a long breath, gradually relaxed, and nodded lightly.

Li Xuan smiled, looked down at Xia'er, and said, "Xia'er, remember, you have to talk less tonight, do you understand?"

"Remember, Aye." Xia'er nodded solemnly with her pink face.

Although Xia'er didn't understand what happened, she saw all the things Li Xuan and Liu Jinyu did during this time.

"Let's go." Li Xuan raised her head and looked forward, stretched out her hand and opened the car curtain.

……

Li Xuan got off the carriage, reached out to pick up his wife, and then hugged his daughter.

Looking up at the Danfeng Gate in front of him, a general in red clothes and golden armor stood up above the palace gate. It was none other than Zhang Qianxu, the right general of the Imperial Guard.

Li Xuan nodded gently to Zhang Qianxu, and Zhang Qianxu nodded calmly in return.

Li Xuan then held her daughter and entered the Daming Palace with her wife.

Zhang Qianxu stood on the city tower, looking calmly at the entire Chang'an world in front of him.

On New Year's Eve, the whole city celebrates.

In previous years, the person standing in this position was Zuo Jinwu Guard General Cheng Chubi, but this year it was him who stood here.

It wasn't even Cheng Wuting, the left general of the Forbidden Army.

Zhang Qianxu was a smart man, so he didn't know that it was Cheng Wuting's previous incident that aroused suspicion in the emperor's heart.

Although he didn't know what exactly happened, his intuition told him that the captain Zuo Wuwei who died in Dali Temple was not that simple.

It was also because of this that even Zhang Qianxu was a little more careful when interacting with Cheng Wuting.

The emperor asked him to sit here today to tell him that among the entire imperial guards, the emperor already tended to trust him more than Cheng Wuting.

Not to mention, there was Dong Gong Ruowuowu wooing him a while ago.

Prince Peng, Zhang Qianxu couldn't help but sigh.

Why didn't he understand the reason? For the backstabbing of Pei Xingjian, Dong Palace placed more responsibility on Cheng Wuting.

It was obvious that Zhang Qianxu was a veteran in the army and had more seniority than Cheng Wuting, but they still believed that Cheng Wuting was the mastermind behind everything.

Zhang Qianxu flashed a hint of bitterness. Although he felt a little dissatisfied, this was actually the case.

Although Zhang Qianxu was dissatisfied with the matter between Cheng Wuting and Ashina Funian, it was just dissatisfaction.

After all, Pei Xingjian is the commander-in-chief of the army. Even if he is dissatisfied with these matters, Zhang Qianxu will only talk to Pei Xingjian privately.

But when Cheng Wuting came to the door with the holy will, Zhang Qianxu was shaken.

After that, he took out Pei Yan's private message.

After Zhang Qianxu weighed the pros and cons, he and Cheng Wuting advanced and retreat together. The final result was that Zhang Qianxu was transferred back to Chang'an as a general of the Forbidden Army.

The only pity is that Cheng Wuting is the left general of the Forbidden Army, and he is the right general of the Forbidden Army.

Now, Zhang Qianxu couldn't help but feel shaken by the emperor's changing thoughts and the prince's favorable gaze.

But Zhang Qianxu was a little confused. Did the emperor really not trust Cheng Wuting?
……

In front of the Hanyuan Hall, Li Xuan was about to enter when a voice came from the front: "Da Lang."

Li Xuan stopped slightly, and then saw Zhao Gong turning out from behind the palace door, and Wu Sansi, who was also wearing a scarlet robe, turned out with him.

Li Xuan quickly handed over his hand: "Uncle, Duke."

"I've met Prince Peng." Wu Sansi returned the greeting with a serious expression, his eyes falling on Li Xuan with a hint of caution.

"They are all members of the family, so you don't have to be polite." Zhao Gong smiled, then looked at Li Xuan and said, "Dalang, the Duke of Dang is about to take up a post in the court. You can take care of me more in the future."

"It's natural." Li Xuan smiled easily, cupped his hands and said, "If I can be useful in the future, please ask the Duke to speak directly."

"Definitely, definitely." Wu Sansi handed over his hand again and said, "I will inevitably trouble the prince in the future." "It doesn't matter, let's have a few more drinks later." Li Xuan looked behind him, and there was someone coming behind him, so Li Xuan looked up. Zhao Gong nodded and said: "Uncle, my nephew went over first."

Zhao Gong nodded and said: "Drink less tonight, there will be a big court tomorrow."

"Here!" Li Xuan bowed and walked past Zhao Gong with Liu Jinyu and Xia'er. The moment their bodies crossed each other, the eyes of the uncle and nephew met, their eyes deep.

Regarding Xia'er's matter, Li Xuan did not go to Zhao Gong, the secret guard commander.

Because he knew that Zhao Gong was surrounded by many spies of the Secret Guard. Once the matter involved the emperor's life or death, these people would not hesitate to report the matter.

Moreover, if Zhao Gong knew about Xia'er, he would do his best to help even if he didn't tell Li Xuan.

He did not say a word to Li Xuan about this matter, but it made Li Xuan feel the seriousness of the matter even more.

It's just that Zhao Gong probably didn't expect that the truth of the matter would be like this.

The moment Li Xuan sat down, she turned to look at Xia'er. On her small and obedient face, the skin could be broken by a blow, her eyebrows were colorful, and her eyes were starry. On the bright red velvet clothes, a gold hairpin was hanging down. It looks more and more delicate and charming.

Princess Fuchang is blessed and prosperous, and she will naturally be prosperous forever.

……

After a while, the chamberlain shouted: "Your Majesty has arrived."

Li Xuan quickly stood up with Xia'er, and they all raised their hands and said, "I will see your Majesty. Your Majesty may live forever."

Li Zhi, wearing a black python robe with gold threads, walked in from the side with a smile, followed by Empress Wu and the Crown Prince, the Prime Minister and Princess Taiping, the Crown Princess, the Prime Minister Princess, and Xue Shao, who were all one step behind.

Li Zhi walked to the imperial couch and sat down, then looked at the ministers on both sides, nodded and said: "My dear friends, please take a seat. There is no need to be too formal during today's family banquet."

"I'll wait for the order." Everyone breathed a sigh of relief and sat down one after another.

Empress Wu was beside the emperor, Li Xian took the crown prince, the eldest son Li Chongzhao, the second son Li Chongfu sat at the head on the right side, followed by the Prime Minister Li Dan, the Prime Minister, the Prince of Yongping County Li Chengqi, and finally Princess Taiping and Xue Shao.

The emperor, the royal family and the clan are three pillars.

Among them are many relatives, not to mention Wu Sansi, the Wei family, the Dou family, the Xue family, and the princesses from Li Xuan's side.

Although Princess Han died of illness, she was the daughter of Prime Minister Fang Xuanling.

Princess Huo also died of illness and was the daughter of Prime Minister Wei Zheng.

Even though Li Xuan is the Prince of Peng, Liu Jinyu is the granddaughter of Liu Rengui, the left prime minister.

The royal family and the prime minister's family have always had a close connection. Although the prime minister's daughter cannot be the wife of the prince, other princes can.

Especially those princes who have no hope of seizing the throne are the best choices.

After all, the position of prime minister only lasts for more than ten years. Once he becomes an official, his family will inevitably fall. Marriage with the royal family can ensure the long-term prosperity of the family, which is not a bad thing.

For example, Wei Zheng's tombstone was toppled because of Prince Li Chengqian's rebellion. But now, decades later, his son Wei Shuyu is serving as the fourth-rank Guanglu Shaoqing.

Although he is not as prominent as Wei Zheng at that time, he is still extraordinary.

After thirty years of drinking, the emperor waved his hand, and Li Xian and Li Dan stood up one after another and toasted to the clan members.

Most of the princes, heirs, princes, princes, and princes of each family worked in other states, and most of the mothers, wives, and children at home were in Chang'an. It was not easy to govern the country.

Li Xian used to think that the royal family held positions with good and bad status, which were much higher than ordinary people. It was hard to say how hard it was. But now he has seen through the balance of power. For these very useful chess pieces on the chessboard in the world, he wants to Much more serious.

Especially with elders, it is inevitable to have more conversations and ask about local conditions.

Li Dan was standing not far away and felt a little surprised when he saw this scene.

Instead, it was Li Zhi who sat there and nodded with satisfaction.

Li Xian has learned this method in a good way. If you give him another four or five years, he may really be able to run the government smoothly.

During this period, more and more information about the East Palace came to his ears. Li Zhi naturally knew whose handiwork it was and felt more at ease.

"Uncle Wang!" Li Xian raised his glass to Li Xuan. Li Xuan quickly stood up and returned the gift. Li Xian sighed softly and said: "This winter, I should have given Uncle Wang a rest, but I didn't expect that Uncle Wang was still tired. run."

"This is the duty of ministers. Why does Your Highness say this? I am afraid that Your Highness will have to deal with more and more arduous chores in the court in the future." Li Xuan bowed lightly.

Li Xian suddenly smiled bitterly, signaled, and then drank a glass of wine with Li Xuan at the same time.

Li Xian was the crown prince and the center of attention in the palace. His closeness to Li Xuan was noticed by many people.

Also includes Wu Sansi.

Looking at this scene, Wu Sansi sighed in his heart. King Peng was three thousand miles away. Although he had a good relationship with the prince, he was safe enough.

Anyone's provocation can easily be seen through by others.

……

Li Xian's eyes fell on Xia'er, he casually grabbed a handful of money from his body, scattered it on the table in front of Xia'er, and said with a smile: "Princess Fuchang, have a happy new year."

Xia'er was stunned for a moment. She couldn't react to the sudden change, but then she grabbed a handful of white cubes from the pouch at her waist and placed them in front of Li Xian, making a milky sound. Said: "Your Royal Highness, may you have a happy new year."

"Oh!" Li Xian picked up the small cube in surprise, squatted down, looked at Xia'er, and asked, "Princess Fuchang, what is this?"

"Lactose." Xia'er grabbed a piece and stuffed it into Li Xian's mouth. Li Xian ate it without any hesitation. Immediately, a sweet and slightly sour taste passed into his mouth, which made people extremely happy. Li Xian nodded with satisfaction and said: "Not bad, not bad."

At this time, the emperor's voice suddenly came from above: "Princess Fuchang, come, come to the emperor."

Liu Jinyu paused slightly, but Li Xuan stood in front of her at this time, and then sent Xia'er to the emperor.

(End of this chapter)