The first male queen [crossing]

As for Zheng Xuanqing, the gardener in the East Palace, Chang Daochang saw the report brought by Xiao Yuan, and heard Gu Junci recall what he said that day, so he thought that Zheng Xuanqing actually did not intend to assassinate Xiao Yuan. the meaning of.

Otherwise, according to Zheng Xuanqing's ability, he could directly advise Xiao Yan instead of letting him go his own way and insist on going to the front to fight.

But since there is such an unstable factor, then Gu Junci and the Taoist leader discussed how to stir up public opinion in the market, I am afraid that they have to think of a perfect plan.

In May of the third year of Yuanshuo, the battle report of Prince Xiao Yan's defeat spread to the capital. Originally, Xiao Yuan had already led his troops into the outskirts of Luoyang. locked up.

Such a battle report spread to Chang'an, not to mention that the civil and military forces of the Manchu Dynasty fell into panic, and the people in the market also began to spread rumors that if His Royal Highness King Qing had not been ordered to return, today's Daliang would not have retreated steadily.

What's more, there are rumors that the fall of Lanling back then was because the prince was greedy for life and afraid of death, and he was not as good as the late Huayang eldest princess Xiao Shunhua.

The rumors intensified, and finally spread to Xiao Boxu's ears, and even fainted in Wende Hall in anger.

Then, someone in the court proposed to use His Royal Highness King Qing again, and Xiao Boxu naturally agreed, but when the decree arrived at Prince Qing's mansion, Xiao Yuan rejected Xiao Boxu's imperial decree on the grounds that his body had not recovered.

For this reason, the prince faction in the court attacked Xiao Yuan one after another for disrespecting his elders and being disloyal to His Majesty. In order to completely eradicate Xiao Yuan, these people even publicly said in the court hall that he monopolizes the power in the court and has no respect for the king. With a high self-esteem, he will definitely be a hidden danger to the court in the future.

The people who spoke for Xiao Yuan naturally tried their best to excuse him, but they didn't want to cause a scolding battle between the two sides in the court. The angry Xiao Boxu was afraid of taking the case and leaving, leaving only the stunned and hoarse voices in the court. courtiers.

In the backyard of the General's Mansion, the servants of the family have prepared tea snacks, and in the Qifang Pavilion built by the water, there are twelve people, big and small, sitting and standing, but they all look strange consistent.

His brows were tightly furrowed, and it seemed that water could come out.

In the kettle on the stove, the boiling water has overflowed, and the water stains poured on the charcoal fire made a screeching sound, and there was also a slightly unpleasant smell.

Gu Junci casually picked up the kettle to add water to make tea, and then distributed the tea. He looked up at the people here, and couldn't help saying: "Drink some water, the current matter will pass."

"Second Highness, what are you thinking?" Pei Sheng ignored Gu Junci's words, just took the water glass he handed over, and looked straight at Xiao Yuan.

Xiao Yuan asked Gu Junci for a cup of tea, after blowing on it, he took a sip and said: "The situation between the court and China is in full swing, but I will never give in."

Liu Shuxian also said: "That's the reason. Regarding the use of troops, I'm just a scholar, not as good as the generals here, but I also understand that the crown prince can let His Majesty return to His Highness from the front line this time, and there will be another time. "

With a low voice, Yu Shiyao said dissatisfiedly: "His grandma, is this prince eager for success and profit, and wants to steal the limelight from our Second Highness?"

As soon as the words came out, everyone's attention was drawn to them. Yu Shiyao, who was originally leaning on the pillar and standing with folded arms, immediately stood up straight: "I...what did I say wrong?"

Huo Situ quickly laughed and said, "You're right, you're right, His Royal Highness has targeted our Highness every now and then, not once or twice."

Pei Shengdao: "When I was in Lanling, it was fine to be biased, but I don't want to be so partial now that I am the king of a country."

Gu Junci also said: "Although this is the case, Your Highness is always a minister and son, and you can't go beyond the mountain of Your Majesty."

Wu Yaoqin, who was silent at the side, suddenly said quietly: "If the prince escapes from the front line, it will be over."

"Not at all, fleeing in battle, this will be punished by military law." Yang Junfang beside Huo Situ hastily reminded.

Gu Junci picked up the teacup with a smile and sniffed lightly, turned his head to look at Xiao Yuan, and then said with a smile: "I think he can do it and run away, it's not like he hasn't done it before."

What Gu Junci said in his words was nothing more than letting him guard Lanling at the beginning, but he didn't want Xiao Yan to run away with his family members, and he relied on Xiao Shunhua to cut off their heirs for them, so that he lost his life, not even the flesh and blood in his belly.

For this reason, although the Langya Wang family still had contacts with the Xiao family, but because of Xiao Yan's incident, and because Wang's mistress and Mrs. Tailao were members of the royal family of the previous dynasty, they did not have much contact with each other. When Xiao Yuan implemented the new scientific examination system, he originally wanted to invite Wang Funian to become an official, but he was also declined.

Not only that, even the queen's body suffered from the root cause of the disease from Lanling's escape to Chang'an. She took medicine all the year round, but it didn't improve.

After a group of people had dinner at Gu Junci's mansion, those who should leave should be considered as leaving.

When sending the Taoist priest to the wing where he lived, the Taoist priest who had been silent all afternoon kept Xiao Yuan and Gu Junci behind.

Under the corridor, the green lanterns were flickering, and the evening wind was blowing the leaves in the yard rustling. Standing under the corridor, the Taoist priest bowed to Xiao Yuan and said:

"Second Highness, Pindao has something to say."

Xiao Yuan: "Teacher, please tell me."

"Put it to death and live later. The current situation is like this. If the Second Highness can abandon everything, there will be a turn for the better." The Taoist priest looked solemn and his tone was very serious.

Xiao Yuan thought for a while, then nodded in response: "I see, thank you, Daoist."

After resigning from the Taoist priest, this Gu Junci walked back with Xiao Yuan, listening to the birdsong and the wind along the way, Gu Junci looked around again, and then said:

"It's getting dark, everyone is gone, why don't you go."

Xiao Yuan walked in front of Gu Junci with his hands behind his back, with a relaxed and cheerful tone: "My sweetheart is here, I won't leave."

Gu Junci was taken aback, and rushed forward to cover his mouth, but Xiao Yuan grabbed his wrist and pressed it against the pillar of the corridor, which happened to be blocked by a tree under the corridor.

Breathing close at hand, Gu Junci's cheeks were hot, and he didn't look at Xiao Yuan: "You let go, this is at my house, be careful not to be seen."

"What's the matter?" Xiao Yuan said, "I have you in my heart, so why hide it, if they know about it, then I don't have to look at you carefully."

Gu Junci lowered his head, pondered for a long time before saying: "I still remember what the princess said that day, he said I was disgusting... just because I said that I like you, she couldn't accept it, and even felt disgusted, let alone other people .”

"Don't think so much." Xiao Yuan comforted him.

Gu Junci tried to boldly put his hands on his waist, but he couldn't put them down: "Here, I still can't let go of my guard. I know there are other people here, so I can't be intimate with you."

Suddenly, his lips became hot, Xiao Yuan kissed his lips lightly, and immediately left.

Gu Junci's expression was surprised, before Xiao Yuan could speak, he heard Xiao Yuan say:

"I am pleased with you, so what do I have to do with others? Even if I marry you in a red sedan chair tomorrow, what do I have to do with others! I am pleased with you, but I can't protect you, so what kind of King Qing am I? , but cowards."

Gu Junci's eyes were slightly hot: "No, that will hurt you, it will..."

"If I get a big position in the future, would you like me to marry someone else?" Xiao Yuan asked, looking directly at him.

Gu Junci's heart tightened, and he blurted out: "I don't want to."

Xiao Yuan smiled and said: "Yes, you don't want to, so why don't you try to be more calm, even if they know about our relationship, it doesn't matter, they are our own people, not enemies, they can be trusted, you know?"

Gu Junci looked directly into Xiao Yuan's smiling eyes, and his heart gradually became brighter.

Yes, he, Gu Junci, is not afraid of heaven and earth, how can he be afraid of gossip, Xiao Yuan will never turn back for him, if he takes another half step back, he will put Xiao Yuan in the abyss of never returning, he can't do it, so he You have to stand with Xiao Yuan and face the storms of the future hand in hand.

"Well, I understand." Gu Junci replied.

Suddenly, something strange came from this corridor, and Yu Shiyao's figure appeared in front of them, smiled awkwardly, then turned around and wanted to leave.

Xiao Yuan whispered: "Come back."

Yu Shiyao hurriedly stopped and went back, but he didn't want to but turned back and dragged Wu Yaoqin, Yan Huai and Xu Yanqing out.

Right now, the four of them were all standing on the porch with suppressed smiles, looked at Xiao Yuan embarrassedly, and then at Gu Junci.

Xiao Yuan frowned slightly: "What did you hear?"

Wu Yaoqin and Xu Yanqing shook their heads, Yan Huai covered his lips and coughed lightly, but Yu Shiyao was a little confused, so he said seriously: "I heard everything."

The temperature on Gu Junci's face rose in an instant, and he just wanted to find a crack in the ground right now.

It's just that before Xiao Yuan opened his mouth to introduce, he heard Yu Shiyao muttering to himself: "No wonder, everyone else calls the Second Highness, or King Qing, but Brother Gu calls you by your name. You were joking with the Second Highness at Beiyu Mountain. , It turns out that there is still such a relationship between you, if I knew it earlier, I wouldn't hide it."

Gu Junci coughed lightly, and quickly explained: "Actually, calling the name is not because of this."

Xu Yanqing hastily stretched out her hand and said: "I'll testify to this. Back then, Langya listened to the second young master Xiao, and later on he became brother Xiao. As for the name calling, it must have been a few years ago."

Wu Yaoqin hurriedly said: "Brother Gu, in fact, brothers are not unenlightened, we are willing to accept some things, especially the closeness between you and the Second Highness on weekdays, it is difficult for people not to think about it."

Yan Huai also echoed, "Well, I will testify on this."

Gu Junci looked at them and wanted to say something else, but Xu Yanqing bowed to Xiao Yuan and said with a smile:

"Since the Second Highness said that he would use a red sedan chair to marry Brother Gu, then although we are subordinates, do we count as Brother Gu's natal family?"

Wu Yaoqin also hastily said: "Yes, Second Highness, none of these six rituals should be missed." Yan Huai also said: "Excuse me, Junci, I am your elder brother, if Second Highness bullies you, we will bully him too? rest assured!"

Yu Shiyao looked at them, then at Xiao Yuan and Gu Junci, and suddenly said with a smile: "I see that His Highness's fists and feet are not as good as Brother Gu's, so it shouldn't be too much to bully him."

As soon as these words came out, Xu Yanqing immediately felt a little cold all over, and hurriedly called Yan Huai and the others to run away.

Yu Shiyao looked left and right, saw Xiao Yuan's expression changed, he hurriedly saluted, and ran after Xu Yanqing and the others.

Xiao Yuan clenched his fists, his eyes were not friendly: "He actually said that I am inferior to you in fists and feet, dare to look down on me like this, I must make him look good."

"Don't, don't, let's go, let's go back and rest." Gu Junci hurriedly stopped Xiao Yuan, and dragged him to his own courtyard, so as not to let him meet them again.