The villain is addicted to tease me

The Yamen of the Six Departments is near the palace, and the Yamen of the Ministry of Rites is on the left side of Baihumen.

At noon, Shen Mujiu returned to the yamen of the Ministry of Rites for a hasty meal. He had just made arrangements for the mourning hall and funeral of the sixth princess and the seventh prince, and there were still many things waiting for him.

A subordinate came to inform him, "My lord, Prince Qin is here."

Shen Mujiu ordered someone to take Qin Wenxian to the side hall, and then he himself also went there.Qin Wenxian waited in the side hall with a green branch, and when he saw his father coming, he stood up from his chair, "Father, have you seen your mother?"

Shen Mujiu said: "I haven't found a chance yet, but I have asked General Shan that your mother is safe for the time being, so you don't have to worry."

Seeing that his father still looked as calm as a mountain, Qin Wenxian felt relieved a little, but felt a little uncomfortable.

Although he knew that his father had always been stable, it seemed that he was so indifferent and calm towards everything in the outside world.But mother is his first wife after all, he can't be too calm...

Qin Wenxian told his father what happened in Yunqing Palace last night and what happened in Jingren Hall today, "There will definitely be new moves from the Xie family and the Tang family. Although King Ning has reached an agreement with King Yi for the time being, his impulsive character may be a bit unreliable, and the Golden Tiger Army in his hand was taken away from his grandfather after all. Be wary."

Shen Mujiu was silent for a moment, "So, now you choose to stand on the same line with King Yi?"

Qin Wenxian was taken aback for a moment, as if he had acquiesced.

Shen Mujiu thought for a while, and said: "Being a father is not to question your choice, but to remind you to think about your decision. This is not only for your mother's case, but also means your attitude towards the prince. The purpose of the Qin family will also affect your future official career, as well as the safety of the Qin family."

As expected, Dad thought more deeply, and Qin Wenxian soon understood.

Since ancient times, the battle for the heir apparent has always been an unavoidable bloody battle.

The purpose of the Qin family has always been to be loyal to the king of a country and not to stand in the team of any prince.

Because of this, before the current emperor ascended the throne 15 years ago, my grandfather did not make any contribution or express his opinion. Instead, the Xie family and the Tang family gave their full support. Therefore, no matter how great his military achievements were in the future, the emperor would not be able to get close to him. After the prosperity of the country and the people's peace, he gradually took away Grandpa's military power and weakened the strength of the Qin family.

In order to protect the Qin family, the elder sister entered the palace as a concubine and was pregnant with the emperor's heir. However, this caused dissatisfaction with the queen and caused the Qin family to be in a dilemma.

What father said is right, in this situation, not only is it necessary to solve the case and rescue the mother, but it also means that one of the princes must be selected to support him.

If he can't be the crown prince or King Ning, then his only choice now is the third prince, King Yi...

From the outside world's point of view, although King Yi pleases His Majesty, he is probably the prince who is least likely to inherit the throne. Firstly, his mother and concubine are not born high, and secondly, he is born a dude. Few courtiers would put treasure on him.

However, based on Qin Wenxian's understanding of King Yi, King Yi is not an ignorant playboy, but a brave and resourceful man who is good at disguising. The hidden guards behind him are not something ordinary people can raise.

And in all fairness, there was no malice towards him, he had been rescued several times, and today in front of His Majesty and Queen, it was thanks to King Yi that he was able to win over King Ning.

But no matter what the reason is, Qin Wenxian chose to stand on the same line with King Yi this time, and he would definitely offend others. this.

"Xiao Xian, I understand your thoughts as a father. You grew up with your grandfather and admired your grandfather's uprightness, but you have also seen the results of your grandfather."

Shen Mujiu looked at his pensive son, and sighed softly, "I just hope that since you have made a decision, don't embarrass yourself. Many times, some things can't be both. Between home and country, you have to make a decision." choose."

Qin Wenxian also sighed, "Father, I understand. I don't have such a broad mind as my grandfather. The most important thing for me now is to save my mother and keep our family safe, but I will not betray the country. Do things with a clear conscience.”

Shen Mujiu stared at his son for a long time, then patted him on the shoulder, "Father trusts you, he has his own measure."

After "Green Branch" followed Qin Wenxian into the door, he lowered his head and remained silent. He listened to the conversation between the father and son, looked at Shen Mujiu calmly, and then looked at Qin Wenxian.

Qin Wenxian had recognized him before, so he couldn't talk too much, he would lose his words, lest Shen Mujiu also find out that he is not the real green branch.

He deliberately lowered his eyes to avoid contact with Shen Mujiu, lest the other party see the clue.

Shen Mujiu, who is known as the number one talent in Dashen, is indeed a dragon and phoenix in terms of appearance, bearing, conversation and thinking, but when Jiang Future sees him, he can't help feeling disgusted, especially when Qin Wenxian said "I will not betray the country" When he saw Shen Mujiu's eyes, there was a look of pity.

He is a very smart person, he is a little different from the brothers and sisters of the Qin family, and he sees many things more thoroughly.

So, for such a person, loyalty is not inviolable, right?

A subordinate knocked on the door and came in to report: "My lord, Eunuch Dexi, one of King Yi's subordinates, is asking to see his son."

Shen Mujiu said: "Please come in."

Dexi entered the door and bowed, then lowered his voice and said to Qin Wenxian: "Qin Shaoqing, His Royal Highness King Yi sent his servants to inform you of two things. The first thing is that he has ordered Tang Linghao to be taken to Dali Temple for interrogation. The second thing is, The Queen ordered that Mrs. Qin be sent to the Prison of the Criminal Ministry to be imprisoned."

"What?" Qin Wenxian was startled, the Lingchen Zhai where his mother was locked up in the palace was still under Shan Lie's control.

The Ministry of Criminal Justice belonged to the Tang family. Even if my mother was good at it, it would be very dangerous to be imprisoned in the prison of the Ministry of Criminal Justice as a suspect. Who knew what methods Tang Chengyi would use against her.

Tang Chengyi must be because the third prince and the second prince joined forces to bring Tang Linghao to Dali Temple, deliberately took his mother to the prison of the Ministry of punishment as a hostage, and wanted to threaten their Qin family.

"I see, I'm going to see King Yi right now." Qin Wenxian raised his foot to leave, but was stopped by Shen Mujiu: "Wait a minute."

Qin Wenxian turned back to look at his father, but he saw his father staring at Lu Zhi behind him, as if he was a little puzzled, "Lu Zhi, you are not serving your mother in Yunqing Palace, why are you here?"