Dressed as the villain's stepmother

"Although you say that, there is no need for the envoy to put himself in danger for our sake. If we are unable to protect him when the time comes, it wouldn't be surprising to temporarily switch sides and side with the Prime Minister."

Jiang Lianzhu said helplessly.

Their relationship with the envoys from the Western Regions was mostly an exchange of interests, so of course they couldn't ask for too much from him.

If the subsequent situation was out of their control, it would not be strange for the envoy to be willing to work with the prime minister.

"It's okay."

Liao Yunchuan shook his head inaudibly.

"As long as we force the emperor to use that seven-orificed grass in advance."

"How can this be done without anyone noticing? How can the Emperor not know whether the Seven-Aperture Grass is still there or not?"

Jiang Lianzhu's face showed a bit of confusion, and for a moment she didn't know what Liao Yunchuan had in mind.

The emperor was a shrewd person. If he wanted to use such precious medicinal materials as he was told, he would definitely confirm them in advance.

They don't have the chance to exchange the civet cat for the prince.

"Under normal circumstances, you will naturally know it, but if it is an emergency, you won't have the chance to think so much."

Liao Yunchuan explained meaningfully that he already had his own plan in mind.

the next day.

After the morning court, the emperor called Liao Yunchuan into the imperial study together with the prime minister and Sun Qiancheng.

The three of them can be regarded as acquaintances. Although there is no contradiction on the surface, there are inevitably some overt and covert conflicts in private.

"You should also know why I only kept the three of you."

The emperor said calmly, his eyes slowly passing over the three of them.

"The sacrificial ceremony in the palace will be held in ten days, and the envoys from the Western Regions will be entertained in fifteen days. Things in the palace are becoming more and more intensive now."

"I am stupid, does your Majesty want to ask the three of us to preside over this sacrificial ceremony and entertain the envoys?"

Sun Qiancheng took a step forward and asked.

The Ministry of Rites already has such responsibilities, but in previous years it was all planned by them, and they have never had the experience of co-organizing it with others.

"nature."

replied the emperor.

"Right now, two things happen to collide. If you can't handle it, I really won't be able to let it go. The Prime Minister and Liao Aiqing are also the most prestigious people in the court. If they are around, If we help, this matter will naturally be completed faster."

His words were somewhat high-sounding, but they also contained some insinuations.

The most prestigious one is just saying that the two of them have too much power, and everything they say in the court seems to oppress him as the emperor.

A little sweat broke out on Sun Qiancheng's forehead, wondering what the emperor's sudden words meant.

Liao Yunchuan and the Prime Minister also did not dare to speak out loud, for fear of saying something wrong or doing something wrong.

"I am keeping you here this time to explain this matter. After you go back, you must not handle it well. You must not lose our prestige in the Central Plains in front of the envoys from the Western Regions."

"Yes."

The three of them agreed together.

When they walked out of the imperial study, Sun Qiancheng was called away by the people from the Ministry of Rites, leaving Liao Yunchuan and the Prime Minister alone to follow the Prime Minister and leave the palace.

"Master Liao has always dealt with the affairs of the six doors before. He must know nothing about organizing banquets in the palace. Now that you are asked to take on such a heavy responsibility, it is really a bit embarrassing."

The Prime Minister said in a leisurely manner, seemingly just chatting casually with others, but in fact his words were full of show off.

"Why would the Prime Minister laugh at me about this kind of thing? In the past, these matters were always handled by people from the Ministry of Rites, and they have nothing to do with your Prime Minister's Mansion."

Liao Yunchuan was also unhurried.

He paused for a moment, the smile at the corner of his mouth widened slightly, and then he continued in an understatement.

"Or is it that the Prime Minister wants to show off to me, saying that he has already reached out to the Ministry of Rites?"

The Prime Minister's eyes widened immediately and he did not dare to say a word.

The eunuchs beside the emperor were leading the way for them now. What the two of them said would definitely reach the emperor's ears.

Liao Yunchuan actually dared to speculate on himself so boldly. He was really in danger of dying!

"Master Liao, be careful. This palace is no better than other places. I might lose my head because of your family talk."

The Prime Minister patted his chest as if he was frightened, and for a moment he could only grit his teeth tightly.

After all, the topic was initiated by him, so no matter how Liao Yunchuan responded, it was not wrong.

"Is it possible that the Prime Minister is still afraid of this?"

Liao Yunchuan smiled slightly.

The eunuch only sent the two of them out of the palace, and waited until their figures disappeared completely before returning to the imperial study to resume their lives with the emperor.

"Your Majesty, the rumors that Liao Yunchuan and the Prime Minister are at odds in private are not groundless. The words they just said are really bold... I feel that these two people must have formed a big feud, otherwise how could they be so discordant? Give another side."

The eunuch said carefully, but after seeing the emperor's thoughtful expression, he did not continue.

The emperor will naturally make a judgment about this matter.

"Of course I know that the relationship between the two of them is like fire and water in private, but this is what I would like to see... If the relationship between the two is too harmonious, then how can the court create a mutually exclusive relationship? Potential?"

The emperor said, took a brush and dipped some ink on the inkstone, and continued to review the official documents in his hand.

"Just continue to keep an eye on the two of them. If there is any trouble, report it to me."

"Yes."

The eunuch replied immediately.

Prime Minister's House.

As soon as the prime minister entered the door, the smile on his face disappeared, and the butler greeted him cautiously.

"Master, you are back from the palace...Miss Cai was still making trouble in the backyard just now, saying she wanted to see you."

"What else did she bother with?"

There was already some uncontrollable anger on the Prime Minister's face.

He was frustrated in the palace, and before the emotions in his heart calmed down, Xiao Xiyan was causing trouble for herself again, and she really didn't even know how to understand him.

"The lady didn't tell the slave what happened, she just insisted on seeing you."

The housekeeper shook his head, seriously knowing nothing.

The prime minister didn't ask any more questions and went directly to Xiao Xiyan's yard.

"Dad, my daughter's face... there is a strange thing growing on her face. She will never be able to see anyone again in the future."

As soon as Xiao Xiyan saw the prime minister, she cried and said. .