Yan Cigui.

In the study, Lin Yu sipped her tea and was silent for a while.

Just now, Xu Jian told him everything that happened in front of the emperor yesterday.

I don’t know if it counts as one, five, ten, or true to form, but the general process is there, which is enough for Lin Yu to sort out the ins and outs.

But he felt it was very subtle.

Just weigh the pros and cons, and there's definitely no problem.

First of all, His Royal Highness does need more experience. I don’t say how much he can gain from observing politics in this month at the end of the year, but he will definitely not make no progress.

Furthermore, Xu Jian took the initiative to avoid following the prince. Although it was not a long-term solution, the monarch and his ministers had to find a way to get along with each other eventually. But since this was the situation at hand, it was still a move to avoid it for a while.

Just looking at these two points, Lin Yu thought, it is completely feasible and beneficial.

But he couldn't help but feel uneasy. Just like the last time he heard about the little throne, he couldn't find any problems on the surface, but Xu Jian might not have any extra plans on the inside.

But what Lin Yu wanted to think about was still the "plan".

Taking another sip of tea, Lin Yu asked Xu Jian in a low voice: "Have you ever thought about what might happen to His Highness in the past month..."

Xu Jian lowered his eyes and looked serious.

Lin Yu sighed.

The answer is actually simple.

If something happened again, Xu Jian did not follow the prince. No matter whether he was criticized or blamed by all parties, he would not be blamed and had nothing to do with him.

The only one in trouble is the prince, who has a hard time explaining to the Holy One.

The various sounds that have been suppressed and lurked in recent days will surge up again.

Crises may be seen as opportunities by some people, but there are also many people who do not look forward to crises.

Compared with the instability of the crown prince's position, the fluctuation of popular sentiment in the former dynasty and the harem, and the troubles caused by the government and the public, Lin Yu thought that these people would rather hope that everything goes smoothly and the country is peaceful and the people are safe.

There is no need to think about taking sides, no need to be afraid of making big mistakes. The hereditary and irreplaceable title is in your hands and passed down from generation to generation. It is better than being in a mess and losing everything if you are not careful.

"It doesn't matter what you or I say about this matter," Lin Yu said very matter-of-factly, "It depends on the prince."

It is not the same thing if the prince does not behave randomly and everything goes smoothly, but if the prince behaves randomly and the Holy One still favors him from the bottom of his heart, it is not the same thing.

Xu Jian smiled, looking quite helpless towards Li Shao.

"Father-in-law," he said, "if we wish His Highness the best, both inside and outside the court, you and I must be among them.

I saved him on the battlefield, and my mother-in-law also saved him...

As long as His Highness is not a fool, he will inherit the throne in the future. Not only will the Xu and Lin families speak loudly in the hall, but they will still have hope for a smooth and stable life.

What you said to me today is actually because you have seen some problems. You know that His Highness and I probably have no relationship as monarchs and ministers anymore.

Not only you, but the Queen Mother is also worried. She is afraid that if she takes the first step, the princess will lose her support.

The Holy One may not understand, but he loves the prince too much, and he is particularly nostalgic for old friendships and cherishes talents, which is a bit blind.

If I take a step back and really be idle in exchange for peace in the future, I am actually quite willing. Traveling with the princess and traveling all over the country is also a kind of fun in life, but taking a step back may not be enough. Put it evenly..."

Lin Yu's expression was much more solemn.

Those subtle feelings were revealed in Xu Jian's words, but what the sun brought him was not warmth, but harshness.

Xu Jian thought deeply. Judging from his words, it was not just words. He had thought deeply.

However, what did Xu Jian think of and understand that made him so unsure of His Highness?

Not only did Xu Jian lose the confidence to be a famous official in the court, but he also lost the confidence to retire in exchange for stability.

Moreover, even the Queen Mother is worried...

Lin Yu believed that he was quite perceptive. He joined the officialdom when he was young, and could speak eloquently and give pointers in front of the late emperor. Although he had been quiet for these years, he did not completely stay away from the court. He did not lack experience and vision for advancement and retreat, but he He just couldn't figure out for a moment what he had missed that prevented him from making such a judgment as Xu Jian's.

"So?" Lin Yu quickly organized his thoughts and pointed to the center, "If you think the relationship with the prince cannot be settled properly, then which way do you want to go?
Which path can bring peace to the Xu and Lin families?

That is the crown prince. You agree with what I just said. The more the Holy Emperor cares about the late empress, the more stable the crown prince's position will be.

you……"

Lin Yu raised his hand and pressed his eyebrows.

Putting aside the idea of ​​"Xu and Lin's family", before the marriage between the two families, Lin Yu believed that his family did not need to worry about this matter. If they got married, it would create variables.

Lin Yu didn't blame Xu Jian. To be fair, it really wasn't Xu Jian's problem.

Besides, we are already married, so it would be ridiculous to differentiate between you and me.

But he had to think about the future, and everyone in the Lin family had to take care of it.

Xu Jian understood what Lin Yu meant.

In fact, as he told the little princess before, if the two did not get married and the Chengyi Mansion could escape the end of being confiscated, he would be willing to let it go.

He did indeed try it.

Unfortunately, it turned out that he personally brought people to search the house.

It's just that I can't speak directly to Master Taishan about this matter. Moreover, Master Taishan has a forward-looking temper. Rather than analyzing the good and bad of not getting married, he wants to hear what to do next.

"You are right, the crown prince's position has always been very stable," Xu Jian said, "The Holy One is too devoted to him. If His Highness causes trouble, as long as it is not earth-shaking, the Holy One will protect him.

Moreover, such a simple thing can make the prince fall, and then the court will be even more chaotic, which will not do any good to the other highnesses..."

Lin Yu frowned and raised his hand to wave to Xu Jian.

After hearing this, what else could he not understand?
Whether it's the little throne, or whether it's watching the government a year ago, it's all the same way. To put it bluntly, it's all about "praising and killing", just to make the prince shake his head and shake his bones.

Lin Yu stood up and once again confirmed that the front and rear windows were closed tightly, then sat down and asked Xu Jian: "Do you want to change people? If you think we can't be peaceful after the prince takes power, then just start changing. You are really..."

"Not only for himself, but also for the world," Xu Jian said, "The prince can't even tolerate the Xu Lin family. Can he be a wise king to the people of the world?"

Lin Yu sighed and said, "If you continue to deal with this matter, you will be following the same path as the Zhu family."

In the entire Zhu family, only Zhu Xiang survived in the end.

"It's different. There is no Holy Emperor in the eyes of the Zhu family, and the person he is loyal to is probably not Li Mi. There are probably others," Xu Jian said, "I am loyal to the Holy Emperor, and the Crown Prince is still just the Crown Prince."

Lin Yu pursed her lips.

The truth is actually this.

The Zhu family's walk was a little crooked, and Xu Jian thought it was still within the scope of "standing in line."But speaking more broadly, those who are loyal are all from the "Li family".

"You might as well tell me in detail," Lin Yu's voice couldn't help but become lower, "If you think about this, what else have you done before..."

Xu Jian glanced at Lin Yu.

Since we are talking about this, we must be frank.

In the court, if we talk about advancing and retreating together, without care, and if we can really find someone who can rest assured, the only thing we can do is be sincere.

The little princess always said that she was a grasshopper on a rope, and this description was still accurate.

Of course, things related to those experiences remain unspeakable.

It's not a matter of whether the uncle believes it or not, but even if one day he wants to talk about the past, it should be the little princess who opens the door to the uncle.

This is what their father and daughter have to face together. Xu Jian is a son-in-law and a husband, but he cannot overstep his authority.

Xu Jian briefly talked about it.

The little princess rescued Jin Shu from the prince's bodyguard, the prince exchanged tribute wine for the gratitude banquet, he sat back and watched Chen Mi and Hu colleagues make a fortune, he proposed to the emperor to put gold bricks in the house, and he secretly stole the gold note. Moving hands...

Lin Yu did not interrupt and listened to Xu Jian's words almost expressionlessly.

Then, there was silence in the study again, and it was far longer than the silence just now.

Lin Yu leaned on the back of his chair and looked at Xu Jian.

After Xu Jian finished speaking, he picked up the uneaten bunch of candied haws and took bites one by one.

Now that it's been in the house, the sugar shell has melted a little, it's not as crispy as before, and it's still a little sticky, but the taste is still the same.

Seeing his calm look, Lin Yu smiled after a while.

"Both you and Yun Yan are a little beyond my expectations," Lin Yu sighed. "If I think about it again, I may not be clear about many things."

To be honest, it is not traceable.

Let’s just talk about the two boxes of gold bricks in Laoshi Lane. Did we get some inside information and find out the location of the gold bricks? Let’s not talk about it for the moment. After that, we concealed the truth and even the Shuntian Mansion didn’t catch anything. This shows how capable we are at doing things.

Yun Yan is undoubtedly complicit, but Xu Jian has contributed a lot to make things happen.

Thinking back to how Yun Yan skillfully opened a lock with a hairpin that day...

No one in her family taught her this!
Not to mention, Uncle Niu dared to chase the car for her and rescue Jin Shu.

What Xu Jian said was simple, but there was no news outside after the incident, and we still don’t know where the missing guard went. Xu Jian dealt with the aftermath beautifully, and Yun Yan was not so delicate as to be able to make a prompt decision.

For a moment, Lin Yu was actually a little lucky.

No one knows what the future holds. Maybe the Lin and Xu families will be in trouble, so instead of being a coquettish girl, Yun Yan might as well have more skills at her side and have more opportunities when things happen.

Furthermore, although Xu Jian said that he "sit back and watch" and "let it go", to put it bluntly, it was His Highness the Crown Prince who acted inappropriately.

Lin Yue had met the late Emperor, had dealt with the Holy Sage for so many years, and had read so many history books. He knew that kings each had their own tempers, and emperors throughout the ages were not the same, but they all had certain manifestations.

He didn't expect Li Shao to be a wise king who would be remembered for generations in the future, but he had to stick to the rules, stick to the rules, and not mess around. Unfortunately, this was a bit difficult for the Crown Prince.

Unexpectedly, Xu Jian chose to set up a trap to replace someone.

This courage, this idea of ​​breaking the situation, I have to say, it is quite fierce.

After all, he is a disciple of the general, ambushing one place after another, and even hiding it from the Holy Emperor. This is the most difficult thing. The layout is laid out, people enter the game, and they are used up bit by bit. In the end, they are all killing moves.

"At this point, let me ask you," Lin Yue said thoughtfully, "How old are your highnesses? Are you sure that if you really change them, the Lin and Xu family will be able to sit back and relax in the future?"

"I'm not sure," Xu Jian said matter-of-factly, "The only thing I'm sure of is that one day the prince comes to power, it will be the end of us."

Lin Yu poured tea.

The tea was completely cold and tasted bitter in the mouth.

To be honest, Lin Wei was also somewhat dissatisfied with Li Shao.

It's not because of his wife's death. As human ministers and saviors, they are the saviors of heaven and earth. These are all engraved in their minds.

Lin Yuan's dissatisfaction came from Li Shao's behavior, especially as he grew up and walked in the court, he would cause outrageous things from time to time.

But as a minister, Lin Yu actually wanted to persuade, assist, and rectify things. Today, after a conversation with Xu Jian, everything was messed up.

It had nothing to do with whether it was right or good, it was just too sudden and caught Lin Yuan off guard.

It stands to reason that he should persuade Xu Jian now to stop digging holes for the prince before those little tricks are exposed. As a minister, you have the responsibility of a minister, but Lin Yu really understands Xu Jian's worries.

Lin Yue himself saw the "fate between monarch and subject". He pressured Xu Jian to twist the impossible-sweet melon, which was completely asking for trouble.

Not to mention what will happen in the court in the future, Weng's son-in-law has different political opinions, and it is his daughter who bears the brunt of the injury.

"I have to think about it again," Lin Yue took a deep breath and slowly exhaled it, "His Royal Highness went to observe the government, and I happened to take a closer look to see what will happen to him."

Xu Jian responded.

The uncle's reaction was reasonable.

"One more thing," Xu Jian said, "The Holy One never believed that the flood in Dingguo Temple was an accident. He had captured Wang six years ago and confirmed that King Ding died of poisoning, which also gave the Holy One another layer of confidence that he could be found. Confidence in the truth.

Father-in-law, you thought it was an accident before, but now?Are you still so persistent? "

Lin Yan's breathing stagnated.

"If there is no evidence, we couldn't find it back then. If there is even the slightest clue, the Holy One will dig deep. He hasn't dug it out for so many years." Lin Yu paused and then said, "I'm not stubborn, I also have to look at the evidence.

However, we all can see that if there is an inside story in Dingguo Temple, it will undoubtedly be a big change.

The Holy One already loves the prince so much. Once it is confirmed that there is another conspiracy behind the death of the late empress, the Holy One will become more emotional and may favor the prince even more.

And you just have the idea of ​​​​substituting someone else. No one can tell whether it will be a blessing or a curse at the moment. "

Xu Jian nodded.

The uncle will not be sure of good fortune or misfortune, but Xu Jian thinks that the chance is not small.

During the reign of the late Emperor, what brought the fight between the princes to the surface and really became "lively" was the night when Dingguo Temple was flooded. There was actually no conclusion on the real culprit of the "bandits" attacking the town.

How could the people behind the scenes who are causing trouble today miss the changes that night?
Old things are so old that it is hard to find a trace of Xu Jian, a young descendant, but Cheng Yibo is different. Even though he was not at Dingguo Temple that night, he experienced a complete incident in Beijing. If he can look for it from the past, he might be able to find it. Clues.

Ask for a monthly ticket~~~~