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During the days when King Cheng was under the supervision of officials from the Ministry of Rites and was introspecting in the mansion, the attitudes of various forces in the capital were different.

The two princes have long since grown up, and the open and secret struggles over the years have become more and more obvious.Although on the surface most of the courtiers put on an appearance that they are only loyal to the Holy One, in fact, there are still some courtiers who secretly stand in line for future fame and fortune.

The crown prince was born in the main palace, with a distinguished status, and was escorted by the prime minister Xu Yixin, so he was logically a sure successor.It's just that the prince's biological mother, Empress Xu, has long since passed away, and the noble concubines in the palace have been favored for many years. After becoming king and crowned, they were soon crowned king, so many people think that becoming king also has the ability to compete.

After the prince was imprisoned for several months in the name of self-reflection last year because of his clique formation, King Cheng's supporters increased a lot.

However, most of the officials in the court were those who studied sage books and passed the imperial examination.The capital is the center of Dayu politics, and the officials in the capital are more cautious than those in other places.

Except for a few ignorant people, most people are open-minded: it is good to be rich, but no matter how good it is, you have to live to enjoy it.

So King Cheng soon discovered that many of the officials who flattered him last year all ran away during the period when he was imprisoned in disguise.

"What a bunch of weeds!"

King Cheng was so angry that he smashed the blue and white branch vase beside him, and the fine vase was pushed to the ground and shattered with a bang.Some scattered fragments were splashed and brushed against Wan Xu's calf, but he didn't seem to notice it.

King Cheng was not a person who could stay in one place. The days of being guarded by others made him feel that he was not a prince, but a prisoner with serious crimes.

Recalling the days when he was forced to copy the scriptures as punishment, Cheng Wang's face was so dark that ink dripped out.His chest was heaving up and down, aggrieved and angry at the same time, he couldn't help cursing: "On the day when this king is enthroned in the grand ceremony, he will definitely smash the corpses of these people from Yushitai to pieces!"

He didn't forget who impeached him: "At that time, this king will hang the heads of Xie Zhao and He Fang on the city gate, and let the whole world see the fate of offending this king!"

Wan Xu quietly listened to him venting, not comforting, just sitting on the sidelines and drinking tea leisurely.

When King Cheng was almost out of anger, he said calmly: "Your priority now is not to get angry here, but to find a way out."

Although his voice was not loud, he was calm and calm, like a breeze blowing away the restlessness in King Cheng's heart.

King Cheng turned his head and saw Wan Xu drooping his eyebrows, rubbing the wall of the cup with one hand, his slender fingers appearing whiter and whiter under the reflection of the azure teacup.

Cheng Wang's eyes gradually brightened.

He smiled loudly, crossed the porcelain shards all over the floor, and sat across from Wan Xu. While picking up the teapot to refill Wan Xu's cup, he sighed with emotion: "Fortunately, my king still has Mr. Wan."

Although Cheng Wang has a grumpy temper, he also knows that this is the worst time for him.

What happened this time made him see a lot of sloppy things, and made him completely trust Wan Xu: to be able to stay by his side at this time and advise him, such Wan Xu has of course been regarded as his right-hand man.

Wan Xu is resourceful, affectionate and righteous. King Cheng felt that with such a person to assist him, coupled with the assistance of his mother and concubine in the palace, the honor of the grand ceremony is just around the corner.

Thinking of this, Cheng Wang's mood has improved a lot.

He moved his gaze away from Wan Xu's well-articulated, light-white but not bony fingers attached to the cup wall, looked at Wan Xu's face that seemed to be contemplating, and asked probingly: "I wonder if Master Wan can help me?" Get out of the predicament and return to the court?”

This time I don't call myself the king anymore.

King Cheng pinned his hopes on Wan Xu, hoping that Wan Xu could help him out of the sea of ​​suffering. Who knew that Wan Xu looked calm, but actually he didn't think of a way.

The majestic prince poured him tea, and he was right, he took a sip before putting down the teacup, and said leisurely: "The only solution for now is to wait."

His eyes were deep, he looked at Cheng Wang, and suddenly smiled lightly: "...you can always wait for the opportunity."

Hearing what Wan Xu said, King Cheng inevitably showed some disappointment.

But facing Wan Xu's calm face, he inexplicably swallowed the swear words he was going to utter, and instead squeezed out a smile, reluctantly saying: "Yes, you can always wait for the opportunity."

Thinking that he still had the trump card, Cheng Wang gritted his teeth and slammed his fist on the table, saying: "This king can always wait for the opportunity to send Xie Zhao to see the King of Hades!"

Wan Xu looked at the faintly visible veins on the back of his hand and smiled without saying a word.

Rubbing the wall of the cup with his fingertips, the corners of his lips raised slightly, but his lowered eyes were full of mockery.

Ugh……

Wan Xu sighed in his heart, and once again said with emotion: You are so stupid, Your Highness Cheng Wang.

Contrary to the indifference of King Cheng's family, in recent days, there have been more and more people showing affection to the prince intentionally or unintentionally.However, the prince was also frightened by the crime of forming a party last year. Except for maintaining a good relationship with his uncle Xu Yixin, who is the prime minister, he treated all other officials who came together equally—yes, maintained the same distance.

It was obvious that the Holy Majesty was very satisfied with the prince's move, because during the court meeting for several days, the Holy Majesty would praise the prince for his respectfulness and manners.

In this way, the prince understood the attitude of the Holy Majesty, and he dared not get close to the officials even more.

However, on some special occasions, the prince still has to meet with his officials.

For example, when holding a hundred-day banquet for the eldest grandson of the emperor who was born to the princess.

After several months of silence, the Prince's Mansion finally became lively again.

When Xie Zhao followed Dou Shun and He Fang into the prince's mansion, other guests had already arrived.Xie Zhao glanced casually, and met Pei Shaonan who was sitting with his colleagues not far away.

The other party smiled slightly at him, Xie Zhao remembered the teasing calligraphy and painting that this person sent a few days ago, couldn't help snorting, looked away, and continued to look for Liao Qingfeng's figure.

It's a pity that Xie Zhao saw all the guests and couldn't find where Liao Qingfeng was.Thinking of the identity of this Jin Wuwei, Xie Zhao quickly figured it out: Liao Qingfeng probably was on duty today, so he didn't come.

The seats in the prince's mansion are arranged according to the official office.

Xie Zhao sat down next to He Fang, tilting his head to say hello to the official from the Ministry of Rites sitting at the next table.He rolled his eyes and said friendly: "Master Lu, long time no see, how is today?"

The little official from the Ministry of Rites did not expect that Xie Zhao not only greeted him proactively, but even seemed to remember his own name, with an expression of sadness instead of joy.He squeezed out a smile, and said tremblingly: "It's...not bad, don't worry about it."

A heart hangs high in the sky.

Lu Daren couldn't help but began to reflect: Could it be that he has done something outrageous recently?Otherwise, I have never been in contact with Mr. Xie, why does Mr. Xie know my name?

The reason why Xie Zhao knew Master Lu's name was because when he just took his seat, he heard someone calling him Master Lu from the next table, so he followed suit.

In fact, so far, he only knows Mr. Lu's surname is Lu.

Xie Zhao thought it would be good to get acquainted with the officials of the Ministry of Rites, so he greeted Mr. Lu. He never expected that Mr. Lu, who came to talk and laugh just now, became nervous all of a sudden, and even sweated on his forehead.

For a moment, he didn't think that this was the reason for Yushitai's reputation, so he asked worriedly, "Lord Lu, have you eaten bad food?"

Master Lu shuddered and got up abruptly.

Xie Zhao was taken aback by his sudden movement, but when he looked up, he saw Master Lu wrinkled his delicate face, bent over to cover his stomach, and said in pain, "Master Xie, my stomach does hurt... Please wait a moment, I will chat with you again later."

Before Xie Zhao could say a word, Master Lu had already walked out in a hurry.

"Could it be diarrhea?"

Xie Zhaoyao looked at Master Lu's back going away, puzzled.

He Fang watched coldly from the sidelines, and snorted softly: "If these people have done nothing wrong, why should they treat our Yushitai people as scourges?"

He commented: "It's really petty."

After Xie Zhao called him, he quickly realized why Mr. Lu behaved like this.

He couldn't laugh or cry: "So I was scared."

For the first time, Xie Zhao, who had always been popular because of his elegant appearance, knew what it was like to be feared and kept away.He was both perplexed and disappointed: "It seems that in order to let other people have a good meal, I'd better keep my mouth shut."

It was rare to see Xie Zhao deflated, while Dou Shun clapped his hands and smiled.

He joked: "Could it be that this is self-inflicted?"

Seeing that Xie Zhao looked a bit sluggish, Dou Shun closed his smile and comforted him: "Your Excellency Xie, you don't need to be sad, you can relieve your depression by chatting with Mr. He - after all, Mr. He has lived like this for more than ten years. "

After hearing this, Xie Zhao silently raised his head and looked at He Fang.

He Fang was dissatisfied, and argued: "Look at what I do, it's all because of those people who are timid and afraid of getting into trouble!"

He picked up a chicken leg for Xie Zhao with serving chopsticks and put it in Xie Zhao's bowl: "Don't look at me—Master Xie is still a young man, so eat with peace of mind."

The young man Xie Zhao sees through Mr. He's intention to cover up, and suddenly loses confidence in his future social life.

It seems that it is just around the corner to become the Chaos God.

Xie Zhao was worried.

When the time came, the protagonist of the Hundred Days Banquet finally arrived late.

The prince changed into a normal suit and appeared with a gentle smile.Beside him was the Crown Princess who was dressed up and hugged the emperor's eldest grandson.Xie Zhao had met the Crown Princess once in Lanyin Temple, but now he almost didn't recognize him at first glance.

I still remember that in Lanyin Temple, the princess was still nestled beside the prince, her features were bright, rich and dignified, and she looked at the prince with tender eyes.But now the princess standing next to the prince, even with a thick layer of powder on her face, can still see her haggard and haggard look.

The crown prince hugged the eldest grandson of the emperor tightly, an arm's length away from the prince, and her eyes seemed to casually glance at the people at the banquet.When she met Xie Zhao's surprised eyes, she paused, and then looked away indifferently.

Dou Shun saw something was wrong with Xie Zhao, and was curious: "What's wrong with Mr. Xie? A look of surprise?"

Xie Zhao came back to his senses, and replied without thinking: "It's nothing serious...just seeing an old friend."

But after a year, why did the princess change so much?

Xie Zhao became suspicious, and then paid special attention to the prince and princess during the banquet.

His attention was not in vain.

At the end of the banquet, Xie Zhao noticed that the prince left the banquet early, and walked towards the backyard in a hurry.Almost the moment the prince left, the calmness on the princess's face collapsed for a moment. Looking at the prince's back, she stretched out her hand as if trying to stop him, but finally let it go.

What did the prince do?

After the banquet, Xie Zhao and Pei Shaonan were walking on the road together and asked this question.

He was just asking casually, but he didn't expect Pei Shaonan to really know.

"So you saw it too."

Pei Shaonan hesitated for a while, but still answered Xie Zhao: "...It is said that the concubine's due date is just a few days away."

——So on the day of the emperor's eldest grandson's hundred-day banquet, the side concubine was also born? !

Xie Zhao heard what he meant, and was so startled that he almost jumped up: This, this... Whoever is the crown prince will definitely be angry!

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