Hibiscus Tent: The Prime Minister’s palm is reborn

The venison was roasted until golden and crispy. The fat continued to drip onto the charcoal fire, making a sizzling sound. The rich aroma rushed straight into the nose, whetting one's appetite.

Chun Yubei looked at the fragrant skewers and recalled the roasted rabbit that was thrown away in the mountains. He was silent for a while and asked, "Why didn't you tell her that you had planned to let them leave?"

Liang Qian turned the venison carefully without raising her eyes. Seeing that it was almost cooked, she grabbed the spices on the side and sprinkled them evenly on the skewers.

"No need."

Not necessary?

Chun Yubei frowned and said in a very low voice: "Could it be that you sent out the assassin just to provide Zhou Situ and his men with a chance to leave?"

Liang Qian raised her head and denied: "Of course not."

The assassin who attacked her on her way back from hunting was her secret guard.

This is an extremely secret matter, and only she and Chun Yubei know about it.

Liang Qian picked a skewer of barbecue and handed it to Chun Yubei, then asked, "How is the Yong'an Palace?"

Chun Yubei had no appetite at all at the moment, so he just took it and put it aside, saying with some worry: "I sent people to keep an eye on it, but I didn't see Gao Huan make any big moves."

Liang Qian picked up a cloth beside her to wipe her hands, picked up the cup, took a sip and said, "Speaking of which, Gao Huan is indeed more patient than Gao Hao, as he has been eating more rice grains for a few years."

Chun Yubei frowned, "There are rumors in the city that the one who sent people to assassinate the Emperor and the Empress Dowager was Prince Yong'an Gao Huan."

After a brief pause, he continued, "These are just some lies and rumors, without any real evidence. However, according to reports from spies, these rumors are closely related to the King of Nanyang."

Liang Qian put down the cup and looked at Chun Yubei's cold eyes with a hint of smile in them.

"It's not difficult to get evidence. You just need to help at the right time, right?"

Their eyes met in the air and Chunyu Bei nodded in understanding.

"While the snipe and the clam fight, the fisherman benefits?"

Liang Qian held her chin with her hand and snorted with laughter: "I can't really be considered a fisherman. At best, I am just adding fuel to the fire. As for the result..."

She didn't say much, pointing to the roasted venison in front of Chunyu Bei: "Try it while it's hot, it won't be good if it's cold."

After saying that, he picked up a roasted orange from the white porcelain plate and bent down to peel it.

Chun Yubei stared at the slender and white fingers that were pulling the roasted orange peel from time to time. It was more like playing with it out of boredom than peeling it.

Suddenly, he remembered something and said, "The little emperor seems to be going to Renshou Hall more frequently these days than before."

Liang Qian's hand that was peeling the orange peel paused for a moment, then continued: "Just leave it to him."

Soon an orange was peeled.

She glanced at the somewhat cold roasted venison in front of Chunyu Bei and broke off half of an orange and handed it to him.

Chun Yubei hesitated for a moment, but still took it.

He didn't know why the person in front of him could be so calm: "Aren't you worried that they will unite to undermine you?"

Liang Qian smiled and said, "It's really hard to eat meat this early. Try this orange."

Chunyu Bei looked at the half orange in his hand, seeming to want to say something but stopping himself.

Liang Qian said casually: "Roasted oranges have the effect of clearing heat and moistening the lungs, strengthening the spleen and stimulating the appetite."

Chun Yubei took a bite and his face immediately wrinkled.

The flesh is warm, and although it retains a bit of sweetness, the sour and bitter taste is stronger.

Liang Qian explained: "This is because the bitterness in the orange peel has entered the flesh."

Chun Yubei frowned and looked at the serious-looking man. She had no intention of teasing him at all.

He couldn't understand. Liang Qian was roasting venison and oranges this morning. What was she trying to do?

Liang Qian slowly finished the remaining oranges and then looked at the puzzled person opposite her.

"In two days, I plan to use these to entertain Prince Yong'an. What do you think?"

"Gao Huan?"

Liang Qian nodded gently: "He has been in the mansion reflecting on his past for some time."

Chun Yubei's heart skipped a beat and he hastily swallowed the bitterness in his mouth: "Are you planning to attack him..."

Liang Qian smiled: "What do you think?"

Chunyu Bei looked at the smile that didn't reach his eyes and felt a little puzzled.

Wang Tingyue was already in a remote place, and now Hulu Qiguang was ready to go to the front line to fight against the Zhou army. Today, Zhou Zhaoyuan was asked to resign and return home, and the little emperor was not on good terms with her...

Even if the Zhou army attacked Jinye, Yuwen Jue would never do anything to her, but it was hard to say what those people in the court of Jinye would do with ulterior motives.

Kill Gao Huan and keep Gao Hao?

Chun Yubei felt inexplicably uneasy.

In fact, she didn't need to take the risk of dealing with these people.

"I don't think Gao Hao is easy to get along with."

On the day of winter hunting in Shangnanyuan, although it was the young emperor who took the initiative to ask him to lead him to find the empress dowager, it was also he who indirectly reminded the young emperor of the dangers of hunting after he got the news that Liang Qian had a secret meeting with Prince Changguang...

Unexpectedly, the little emperor developed a rift with Liang Qian because he discovered this.

This is his fault, but his mission is...

Chunyu Bei sighed inwardly and said frankly: "I think that if I have to choose one between the two of them, it is better to choose Prince Yong'an. Gao Huan is at least cautious in his actions and is relatively restrained, while Prince Changguang Gao Hao..."

He glanced at Liang Qian and said tactfully, "I asked the secret guards to spy on the Yong'an Palace, and it went smoothly. But I dare not let them alert the enemy in the Changguang Palace."

Liang Qian was surprised: "Why?"

Chun Yubei replied: "Being too lax will make people unaware of the depth of the situation. However, if it is really necessary, I will go and investigate in person."

personally?

Liang Qian slowly lowered her brows, with waves of emotion rising in her heart.

Sending secret guards to pretend to be assassins to commit assassination was certainly a plan of their own, but it was also intended to examine the results of their training during this period.

Before this inspection, she was satisfied.

But I didn't expect that Wei Yue would have to go out in person to spy on Prince Changguang's palace...

This further proves that Gao Hao is indeed not easy to deal with.

When Liang Qian raised her eyes again, she had already made up her mind.

She turned her head and called softly to the door, and Jinlan walked in.

"Queen Mother."

Liang Qian's brows relaxed, and after taking a casual glance at the layout of the room, he said, "I will summon Prince Yong'an here in five days."

Jinlan bowed and went to prepare immediately.

"and many more."

Liang Qian stood up and called her.

Jinlan turned around and raised her eyes in confusion: "What else does the Queen Mother want?"

Liang Qian pursed her lips, a cold light flashed in her eyes: "Go and arrange for the meeting with Prince Yong'an yourself, and don't let Prince Changguang know."

After a brief pause, he continued, "Let Ao Rubin escort you out of the palace."

Chun Yubei had been standing aside with his head bowed before Jinlan came in, looking like a respectful subject.

Hearing this, he was surprised and couldn't help but look at Jinlan.

This Ao Rubing was promoted by Xiahou Zhao a few days ago.

I have seen him several times. He is quite skilled and handsome, but unfortunately he has no background and a dull personality.

If he hadn't shown his prowess in this attack, he would have remained silent.

But when did Ao Rubing become related to Jinlan?

When Ao Rubin was mentioned, Jinlan's face changed and she knelt down hurriedly, looking extremely nervous.

"Queen Mother, this servant——"

Liang Qian walked up to Jinlan and said, "I know you two are from the same hometown."

The windows were wide open and the biting cold wind kept blowing into the house. Even though it was away from the stove, it was still very cold.

Jinlan knelt on the ground and tried to explain.

Liang Qian didn't look at her. She turned her head slightly and looked at the taller Dangui Tower through the open window.