After rebirth, I joined forces with my mortal enemy to seek revenge.

The prince turned slightly sideways and stared deeply. His eyes were fixed on Pei Jiaoran. To have one's inner thoughts exposed over and over again is a challenge to any superior person's authority.

After thinking for a while, Pei Jiaoran lowered his head and said in a calm tone, "King Wu's expedition to Beijing this time, Jia Gonglu's thoughts will naturally be more divided. Your Majesty has always liked the balance of the government, so there can never be two identical positions in the same political field. That's why the chief officials of the three provinces are strong and weak. Prince, you are also a strong minister to your majesty, and King Wu is used to check and balance you. I feel that your majesty should see that you are behind it, so I went back Ask King Wu. But the reason why His Majesty did not refuse is probably because he does not want you to have too much credit." After taking a sip of tea, she continued: "Your Highness, it is best for you to let King Wu come back alive. "

"Your Highness. As long as King Wu lives, he didn't ask him to win. And even if he wins, the first wave of public resentment he endures will make it difficult for him to move forward." Cen Xi took over the conversation and added.

The prince looked at the two of them with a complicated expression, and after a long silence, he said, "I understand."

"Jia Gonglu is well versed in the Emperor's heart and has conspired with His Majesty many times. Many people came to submit papers for him in this imperial examination. Although various aristocratic families have stated that they will recruit talents for this year's imperial examination, there are still very few people interested. ." Casting a sideways glance at Pei Jiaoran, Cen Xi continued: "Your Majesty also allows Jia Gonglu to expand his power, which is very detrimental to us. Your Highness should be careful. Don't expose your purpose too much, so as not to attract people who burn your hands. Suffer."

Cen Xi's words were out of consideration for him, and the prince didn't understand. It's just that King Wu, under the control of his father, intentionally or unintentionally, over the years, has vaguely shown the momentum to overpower him. The King of Wu himself also showed his desire for the position of deputy governor. These are all potential dangers to him.

"Don't worry, Mr. Cen, Gu is sensible." After saying this, the prince stood up and looked at the two of them, "The two dear ministers are busy with official duties, so I won't bother you here."

After sending the prince off respectfully, Pei Jiaoran's eyes returned to Cen Xi.

"Mr. Cen." Pei Jiaoran called with a smile.

"You don't want Bai Zhizhen to win the battle." Cen Xi glanced at her and said in a faint tone, "What do you want to do?"

"No one in Nanya wants him to win, but someone has to do things. I will urge all departments of the Ministry of Household Affairs to estimate the military resource consumption this time as soon as possible. It's getting late, so I'll take my leave." Pei Jiaoran bowed his hands and left gracefully. go.

Walking on Chengtianmen Street with my sleeves rolled up, I heard the sound of very light footsteps coming from behind. Pei Jiaoran looked back and saw Li Xiujing following her, her lips raised.

The two kept a certain distance and walked back and forth. It wasn't until we left the Zhuque Gate that we walked together.

The moonlight stretched the shadows of the two of them.

Every city in Chang'an is hidden in silence. On the road, they met Wu Hou who was watching the night, and they bowed their hands and saluted them one after another.

"Aren't you going back?" Pei Jiaoran looked at Li Zhai in front of him and asked.

"Everyone in the family is asleep. How about a conversation between you and me?" Li Xiujing's eyes lingered on her, "Otherwise, if I have to go on an expedition, it might take a long time before we meet."

After looking at Li Xiujing seriously for a while, Pei Jiaoran motioned for him to go to her house with her.

Entering the house, open the door and enter the house. He took the fire stick from the low cabinet and lit the candlestick, and then Pei Jiaoran took out two banana leaf frothy stone cups from the cabinet.

"There is wine hidden in the corner of the kitchen. Can you go get it?"

When Li Xiujing came back with the wine jar, Pei Jiaoran had already finished the red clay stove. The fire in the furnace just reflected her face, making her complexion look more like a peach blossom.

Pei Jiaoran placed the wine jar on the red clay stove and carefully fiddled with the charcoal fire.

"The King of Wu will lead his army to quell the rebellion in eastern Zhejiang. I have already asked your Majesty to let Xu Mian and Bai Zhizhen accompany him." Pei Jiaoran untied the futou and said: "Your Majesty has agreed. But with the King of Wu accompanying him, this battle may not be won. .”

"You still want Zuo Shence to go." Li Xiu's eyes were dark.

"Being too greedy for merit is not good for you or me. And the right person must be used in the right position." Pei Jiaoran tapped his fingers on the table and leaned on the table, "You have to understand One thing is that not all credit is suitable for falling on one person. Especially if the credit is based on the blood and blood of living people, there will be no benefit. "

"Jiajia, I still understand this. It's just that I can ignore it, but others in Youshence may not be able to think of this." Li Xiujing said.

Smell the aroma of wine slowly overflowing. Pei Jiaoran scooped up the wine with a wine stem and poured it into a cup. He pushed it to Li Xiujing's hand and said softly, "It's nothing. No one is left alone. Although you and I act low-key, it doesn't mean that His Majesty doesn't pay attention to us." You Shence's achievements in recapturing Chang'an are unparalleled. This alone will make Zuo Shence and His Majesty fear the You Army. When necessary, retreat to the dark to have a chance to continue."

"And this time King Wu will ask for an order, it is inseparable from the prince's instigation. If you go on an expedition, it means that You Shence will be involved at this time. Regardless of what your majesty thinks, at least it will leave a mark in the prince's heart. Root thorn. The momentum of the Li family is now much lower than before. Only by going steady can we get back to our old days. If we go too fast, the history books are full of examples."

Pei Jiaoran's tone of voice was gentle, and the eyes he looked at Li Xiujing were also tender. It seems that if you take another look, you will be immersed in the wonderful dream weaved by her power. She understands him, knows what he needs, and will remind him just right to keep a clear head at all times. Don't be dazzled by temporary benefits and make mistakes.

"With Jiajia by my side, I won't be confused. But if they can't win, do I still have to go?" Li Xiujing asked with her eyebrows raised.

"In the past, Yin Hao also submitted a letter to the Northern Expedition. The first time he sent troops to Xuchang, he forced Zhang Yu to rebel, and the Northern Expedition was stalled. After that, Yin Hao tried the Northern Expedition again, but it still failed. If conspiracy doesn't work, use conspiracy. The funny thing is that it still failed. In the end, Huan Wen was defeated by Huan Wen Seize the opportunity and write a letter to impeach Yin Hao. From then on, Huan Wen alone took over the military and political power." Pei Jiaoran rubbed his thumb on the rim of the cup and smiled slightly, "Xuan Yin went out to fight after they were defeated, doesn't it show that you are more capable?"

Although Xu Mian is a fierce general, Bai Zhizhen and Wu Wang are both losers. With these two people by their side, even if Xu Mian can win, it will not be that easy.

"But Huan Qi's side is also restless. Jianghuai is the lifeline of the imperial court. Once it is caught in the flames of war for a long time, it is tantamount to disaster." Li Xiujing's voice was solemn.

"A quick decision is necessary. But I am in charge of the household department now, and Bai Zhizhen can't escape my eyes no matter what he wants to do. If he is smarter, he won't keep an eye on the Military Academy. But as for the grain envoy, I hope that I will start from the right. Inside and out. It's better to be on the inside than outsiders." A glass of thin wine warmed his belly, with a soft smile on Pei Jiaoran's face.

There is still a long way to go from Chang'an to Jianghuai, and it is impossible for her to follow him all the time. If you want to know the daily consumption of food and grass, you must ensure that there are people in the team. Although the left and right Shence Army perform their own duties, arranging individuals should not be a problem.

"This is easy to arrange. Do you need any help from me regarding the imperial examination?" Li Xiujing asked.

Pei Jiaoran poured himself a glass with a smile, "No need. I won't receive any papers anyway, so it doesn't matter."

Jia Gonglu has already divided many people away. Other aristocratic families in Chang'an City also relaxed, as there was still one month left before the imperial examination. She hasn't received the application form yet, perhaps because her political ambitions are not strong enough to attract people to apply for her application.

Staring at Pei Jiaoran, Li Xiujing smiled. He stood up and walked to her side, leaned over and kissed away the remaining wine stains from the corners of her mouth.

His tone was pleasant.

"It doesn't allow people to live a good year in peace." Li Xiujing kissed Pei Jiaoran and ran his fingers through her hair, "Jiajia, should we do something?"

When asked, Pei Jiaoran smiled and said, "Then do it."

Listening to her voice, Li Xiujing chuckled.