Hand over the jade seal first [Infrastructure]

That's right, Xiao Yan and Zhongshusheren wanted to win over the little emperor to trick Xiao Xuexing, and Xiao Zirong also wanted to trick Zhongshusheren to help Xiao Xuexing clear the obstacles.

It's not that he favored Xiao Xuexing because he was good-looking, although there was indeed a little reason, but the main reason was that compared to Xiao Xuexing, Xiao Yan made him feel more in danger.

Regardless of the real history, Xiao Yan killed countless people and ascended to the throne, but it can be analyzed by looking at their two families.

Xiao Yan is a serious descendant of eight hundred Xiao family, and it is not an exaggeration to say that relatives and in-laws with the same surname are all over the land of Southern Qi.

In contrast, Xiao Xuexing had little help other than the strength of his subordinates.

He is the adopted son of Xiao Yu, but he is actually an orphan. Even if he and Xiao Yu's other children are like brothers, the problem is that Xiao Yu's sons and grandsons were all killed by Xiao Luan!

So even though Xiao Xuexing seems to be able to compete with Xiao Yan now, Xiao Zirong feels that he still needs a help, and first push Xiao Xuexing to the position of regent.

If you want to push Xiao Xuexing to the top, then you can only tilt the balance of power between the two sides and make Xiao Xuexing stronger.

After thinking about it, he could only attack the more important people on Xiao Yan's side. Originally, he was worried about how to deceive people without leaving a trace, but Xiao Yan automatically sent Zhongshu Sheren to the door.

Xiao Zirong has recently found out about the situation of Zhongshu Sheren himself. He knows that besides being an official, he also likes food, and he opened a restaurant in Jiankang. It is said that the food is good and the business is also very good.

Xiao Zirong rolled his eyes, thinking that it was time for Zhongshusheren to be charged with assassinating the emperor.

So he carefully wrote a sentence: Since I came to Jiankang, I haven't seen the whole picture yet. I don't know if someone else can take me to see it?

The people of Zhongshushe were slightly taken aback when they saw it. This was the first time the little emperor made a request... well, the last time he wanted to seal Xiao Xue as the regent, that doesn't count. Until now, except for Xiao Zirong and Xiao Xuexing, no one else I believe it was the little emperor's own idea.

Zhongshusheren readily agreed. The emperors these days are not locked in the palace like the later generations, especially the Ming Dynasty. If the current emperor wants to go out, he can just bring enough guards and let him know.

No one in Zhongshushe needed to ask Xiao Yan for instructions.

When Xiao Zirong saw that he agreed, he was very happy and said that it would take two days to wait for Xiao Xuexing to give him a vacation.

Yes, even after returning to Jiankang, Xiao Xuexing did not give up his teaching plan.

Even if Xiao Zirong is interested in learning ancient culture, Xiao Xuexing will teach him the knowledge in books every time, adding some extra information about the official system and the relationship between officials in the court.

During the period of the Wei, Jin, Southern and Northern Dynasties, when it came to the Southern Qi Dynasty, although those aristocratic families had been suppressed, their descendants were still scattered all over the court. It seemed that the two families were far apart. relative.

Such a huge, complicated and chaotic relationship is what Xiao Zirong is the worst at. In later generations, he basically didn't have much contact with Wu Fu, but now... Xiao Zirong's head hurts when he looks at Xiao Zi who is full of eyes.

This is still the case when the throne changed once in the Southern Qi Dynasty, and the children of the two lines of the Xiao family were almost killed.

Fortunately, Xiao Zirong had this library in his mind, and he could find the answers to Xiao Xuexing's questions in his mind. This made Xiao Xuexing relax a little bit about his courses, and he could study for ten days and take one day off.

Xiao Zirong wanted to use the rest day to go out, and the reason was very legitimate.

Of course, in fact, he also needs a little time to make props for the Shusheren in the pit.

Of course Xiao Zirong didn't want to hurt his body, if he set a trap and set himself up, Xiao Zirong would rather wait for another opportunity.

After much deliberation, he decided to learn from Li Erfeng and Li Shimin.

According to historical records, Li Jiancheng once recruited Li Shimin to drink at night, took the opportunity to poison the wine, and Li Shimin vomited several liters of blood.

Whether this matter is really impossible to verify, Xiao Zirong just thinks this method is good.

Li Shimin vomited blood for several liters and didn't know how to do it, but Xiao Zirong had a way.

Artificial blood!

Think about the plots of vomiting blood in film and television dramas, vomiting as much as you want, and vomiting as much as you want is simply convenient and quick.

What's more, it is not difficult to make plasma. Red pigment, honey, and water can make the feeling of plasma as long as the ratio is right.

The most difficult thing here is probably the source of the red pigment. This difficulty is also because he cannot let others know.

If he is not afraid of being discovered, he has many extraction methods, but in order to conceal it, he can only use natural pigments - impatiens.

Impatiens is also known as henna, because the flowers can be dyed bright and beautiful after being smashed and applied to the nails, which is very popular among young ladies.

There are all kinds of flowers and trees in the imperial palace of Nanqi, and impatiens, which have ornamental value in themselves, are naturally indispensable.

Xiao Zirong generously picked some flowers and put them back in a vase, the palace servants who were sent to take care of him didn't care, they just thought that the little emperor liked it.

And at night, Xiao Zirong would drive everyone out, leaving the old slave alone by his side.

Oh, because there are too many people around, Xiao Zirong finally knows that the old slave is Kang Ji through other people's address.

After Kang Ji was left alone, he began to direct Kang Ji to make flowers—he wanted to do it himself, but Kang Ji refused.

The smashed impatiens juice is very bright. After mixing with honey and water in a certain proportion, the viscosity is indeed similar to that of blood plasma, but because it is too bright, the color is not quite the same as the viscosity.

But that's easy to say, Xiao Zirong closed his eyes and added a little ink into it.

Anyway, when the time comes, he will spit out most of the plasma, and the part that remains in his mouth should not kill anyone.

Xiao Zirong was indignant while cheating: Xiao Xuexing, for your regent position, I have really contributed a lot. If you don't let me abdicate safely, I will die with you!

It is not difficult to make plasma well, but something that can wrap the plasma is also needed, just a sausage casing.

It's just that there seems to be no such thing as sausage these days, so there is no casing. Kang Ji didn't ask Xiao Zirong what he wanted this thing for, and he brought sheep intestines without saying a word.

Although it is not a casing, but because it is not very thick, it should be fine to bite it in your mouth.

At this time, the advantage of being a "dumb" is reflected. There is no need to worry about being discovered by people hiding something in his mouth, and he doesn't need to open his mouth anyway.

It's just that they didn't figure it out after all their calculations. Not long after they walked out of the palace gate, they unexpectedly ran into Xiao Xuexing.

Xiao Xuexing was dressed in normal clothes, he looked a little less majestic and more gentle than usual, and he didn't know if it was Xiao Zirong's illusion, he always felt that Xiao Xuexing seemed to be thinner again, and even the color of his lips became lighter a little.

Even knowing that this person is likely to be a traitor, Xiao Zirong is still a little worried.

Xiao Xuexing glanced at Zhongshusheren after knowing the cause and effect, and Zhongshusheren felt a chill in his heart, obviously this person is ten years younger than him, but for some reason, Xiao Xuexing's eyes always make people feel a little evil , Just being looked at by him makes people feel that there is nothing to hide.

When Xiao Zirong was thinking about whether to let Xiao Xuexing go with him, he heard Zhongshusheren say: "The general has also been away from Jiankang for many years. Since it is a coincidence, how about going with him?"

Xiao Zirong took a look at Zhongshu Sheren, and deeply suspected that Zhongshu Sheren had other ideas.

However, Zhongshu Sheren didn't notice his suspicious gaze, and now all Zhongshu Sheren's attention was on Xiao Xuexing.

Perhaps he was worried about Xiao Xuexing's doubts, so he added: "If there is a great general, His Majesty's safety must be more secure."

Xiao Zirong resisted the urge to curl his lips, this is Jiankang, not to mention the law and order is quite guaranteed, as long as the rebellious officials and thieves don't plan to rebel, there is no danger for him even if he walks swaggeringly on the street.

Xiao Xuexing's eyes turned around Xiao Zirong's face, and he saw Xiao Zirong's mental activities at a glance, and couldn't help feeling a little funny.

Everyone thought that Xiao Zirong was young, and because of the environment in which he grew up, he had little knowledge, so he didn't waste his time on him after he found out that the little emperor was innocent and easy-going.

But who knew that such a little guy could turn the whole court into a mess with just a few lines of writing?

Xiao Xuexing thought about this in his heart, but he didn't refuse.

Although the travel combination was a bit strange, Xiao Zirong soon had no time to think about it.

In terms of prosperity, the city of Jiankang is definitely not comparable to some modern cities in later generations, but the customs and customs of this period are extremely attractive, after all, it is the kind that cannot be imitated by later generations.

Xiao Zirong is like a little beast coming out of its nest for the first time, full of curiosity about everything.

The only inconvenient thing is that he can't speak, he can't ask any questions directly, and he can't even write it down because it is inconvenient to carry a pen and paper, so he can only convey his meaning with his eyes.

This method is a test of the tacit understanding between the two people. The tacit understanding between him and Zhongshu Sheren... probably is zero. Many times, Zhongshu Sheren didn't understand Xiao Zirong's meaning at all.

On the contrary, Xiao Xuexing, although he didn't speak much, could understand the meaning conveyed by Xiao Zirong's eyes every time.

So after going back and forth, Xiao Zirong gave up the idea of ​​continuing to "cultivate a relationship" with Zhongshusheren, and at the same time he despised Zhongshusheren in his heart.

How on earth did such a person sit in this position?

Although it is not good to be too flattering, but if you want to be in the court, you still need the ability to observe words and deduce what you want. Otherwise, unless your ability is against the sky, why should you stand out?

Xiao Xuexing knew that Xiao Zirong was dissatisfied with Zhongshusheren, but he didn't show it. In fact, he knew very well that Zhongshusheren didn't know how to read words and expressions. As for his bad performance now... it was just because he didn't treat the little emperor Just put it in your eyes.

Thinking of this, Xiao Xuexing couldn't help but feel a little more interest in his eyes, and he didn't know what expressions these people would have when they found out that the little emperor was not so naive and ignorant of world affairs?

Zhongshusheren also noticed that the little emperor had come to Xiao Xuexing's side again, and was a little annoyed for a while. If he had known about him, he would not have invited Xiao Xuexing over.

But... after thinking about it, he felt that such an opportunity was once in a thousand years. Xiao Xuexing was very cautious and guarded. It would be extremely difficult to attack him. If he didn't take advantage of this opportunity, he might It's hard to find another chance.

Thinking of this, Zhongshusheren heaved a sigh of relief. It would be good for the little emperor to attract Xiao Xuexing's attention, as it happened that he could order his subordinates to make some preparations first.

So taking advantage of Xiao Xuexing's inattention, he whispered some instructions to the attendant beside him.

When he was talking, Xiao Xuexing glanced at him if he felt it. After Zhongshusheren finished speaking, he saw Xiao Xuexing looking at him with a half-smile, but he was flustered for a moment before laughing: "It's almost noon, let's go." Twenty-two Lang must be tired after so long, how about going to eat first?"

Xiao Zirong had passed the initial excitement at this time, and only then did he think of his goal this time when he heard Zhongshu Sheren speak.

The feeling of the blood bag in his mouth was indeed uncomfortable, so he glanced at Zhongshu Sheren and nodded.

Xiao Xuexing didn't say much, and then went to the restaurant opened by Zhongshusheren's house.

Needless to say, the business of this restaurant is indeed good, at least the lobby is overcrowded.

However, the people of Zhongshushe had already reserved a private room on the second floor, and they could overlook the entire Jiankang City after they went up.

Yes, in this era, the second floor can already overlook most of the buildings.

Xiao Zirong stood at the window and looked at it for a while, then turned around and saw Zhongshusheren pouring wine for Xiao Xuexing himself.

He instinctively felt that something was wrong. During the court meeting before, Zhongshu Sheren's attitude towards Xiao Xuexing was not very good, the hostility was almost undisguised.

One must know that meals are divided into cases these days, and the top seat must belong to Xiao Zirong. The meals cases of Xiao Xuexing and Zhongshu Sheren are facing each other from left to right.

If Zhongshusheren wanted to pour wine for Xiao Xuexing, he had to get up and go to Xiao Xuexing's side. This attitude was too flattering.

It felt as if Xiao Xuexing was the immediate boss of Zhongshu Sheren.

Thinking of this, Xiao Zirong couldn't help but feel a little worried. The people from Zhongshushe were really undercover sent by Xiao Xuexing, right?

If so, then today's plan cannot be carried out, and he doesn't want to beat his teammates.

It's just that after observing for a long time, he only came to one conclusion - Zhongshu Sheren was a drunkard who didn't want to drink.

There might be something wrong with the wine, Zhongshusheren definitely didn't have the idea of ​​poisoning himself, at least not now, but if he poisoned Xiao Xuexing, it was very possible.

Seeing that Xiao Xuexing picked up the wine glass and was about to drink without seeming to notice, Xiao Zirong couldn't help but his heart skipped a beat, oh, not only his heart was beating, but he was also jumping up.

He really didn't understand why Xiao Xue acted without any precautions, and seemed to have no doubts.

This is not like him!

While thinking about it, Xiao Zirong walked over and snatched the wine glass from Xiao Xuexing's hand, and then covered it with his sleeves while the two of them were not paying attention, and seemed to drink it down, but actually poured it all down in the sleeves.

Fortunately, the emperor's clothes were mostly dark, no matter whether it was court clothes or ordinary clothes, no one would notice even if it was splashed in the sleeves for a while.

What's more, both Zhongshu Sheren and Xiao Xuexing are looking at him now, Zhongshu Sheren is shocked, and Xiao Xuexing's handsome face is also rarely confused.

Seeing their expressions, Xiao Zirong's heart skipped a beat. Could it be... he guessed wrong?

But the arrow is on the string and has to be fired, even if the guess is wrong, this matter must continue.

Xiao Zirong pretended to be mischievous and winked at the two of them, and smiled sweetly by the way.

Zhongshusheren's expression was a little stiff. At this moment, he also felt that something was wrong, but he couldn't tell what was wrong.

And Xiao Xuexing stared at Xiao Zirong with good eyesight, no matter how resourceful he was, he still couldn't guess what Xiao Zirong's intention was.

Xiao Zirong put down his glass very calmly and turned around to go back to his food table, acting like a mischievous little boy from an ordinary family.

The corner of Zhongshusheren's mouth twitched, so he had to pour another glass of wine for Xiao Xuexing, but said with a smile: "Your Majesty has grown up, so you can drink some wine."

Xiao Zirong sat in his seat, thinking that the heat was almost ready, he smiled at Zhongshusheren, and then the smile froze on his face.

Xiao Xuexing and Zhongshu Sheren were all paying attention to him at this moment, how could they not notice the abnormality?

It's just that before they asked, they saw the little emperor clutching his stomach, tears welling up in his eyes, and his expression became extremely painful.

Xiao Xuexing immediately got up and walked towards Xiao Zirong, but before he could walk over, he saw a trace of blood dripping from the corner of the little emperor's mouth, and Zhongshusheren was also startled and immediately asked, "What's wrong, Your Majesty?"

His words seemed to be a signal, and a lot of blood poured out of the little emperor's mouth.

After Xiao Xuexing rushed over, he saw Xiao Zirong looking at him with pain and bewilderment in his eyes.

However, before he could say anything, those beautiful eyes closed slowly, and a tear flowed from the corner of the eye, bringing out winding tears.

Xiao Xuexing choked for breath, hugged him and shouted: "Run'er!"

Xiao Zirong, who was pretending to be dead, froze when he heard it: He probably didn't pass through to the production team of The Legend of the Condor Heroes next door, did he?