Bastards

Prince Ping finished his story very quickly, and the room suddenly became quiet.

Half of the tea in the cup is poured down, the pink lotus petals in the vase by the window are condensed with water droplets, and the white smoke rises straight from the gilded exotic animal incense burner... There is not even the slightest wind.

Prince Ping's eyebrows drooped, a little embarrassed, as if he was a little too eager?

But that's not a big deal.

He came here today with two purposes. One is that he has seen Cui Mata's ability for a long time, and he is very convinced. He finally got a chance. He wants to see if there is any possibility of making friends with him; Without the ability to walk in court, have you been recruited by others first?

According to the news he got, Cui Yu ran into the King of Yue at the autumn banquet of the Wang family, and then "ran into" his father and the King of Yue on the street.They were all grown up playing tricks in the palace. He didn't believe that King Yue had never had any contact with Cui Yu.

But whether Cui Yu was invited by the King of Yue, no one knows...

He didn't think Cui Mata would make a decision so quickly.Cui Yu has this ability. Regardless of whether he understands court affairs or not, he is someone who all parties want to make friends with and solicit. As long as he is not stupid, he should know how to set prices on the ground, at least shop around, and then make a prudent decision.

And it's normal for him to be eager.

This is not a secret matter, it's not about rebellion and murder, but because he is loyal and filial, he is anxious about his father's worries and has no other way, so he wants to come here for help.Besides, he was really wronged, he had nowhere to say when he was bullied, it was normal to complain.

The prince also needs interpersonal communication, this time Cui Yu is in a party, he is not afraid of anyone knowing.

As for the embarrassment...

People with high positions and powers have a special way to crack it, which is to pretend that the embarrassment does not exist.

King Pingjun's voice was soft, and his eyes contained expectations: "Sir, do you have a good plan to help me?"

Cui Yu first let out a long sigh, and King Pingjun's heart thumped, could it be——

"It's not that I don't want to help you, it's just that I have limited ability. So far, I only have some experience in accounting for good and bad luck, but the other is..." Cui Yu's eyebrows were straight, "If your highness has an idea, tell me to take it, and you can see the result Good or bad, if His Highness has no idea, I will not be able to guide you."

It was so.

King Pingjun's eyes narrowed slightly, recalling the news about Cui Yu that his subordinates had inquired about. It is true that Cui Yu's ability is very good. He can occupy the past and what has happened or will happen in the future. Open, but he himself has never given any advice to anyone.

Don't understand?Not smart enough?Still don't want to?

No matter which one it is, even if Cui Yu has been endowed with this nature all his life, it is still useful to him.

If you can predict the future, you can make decisions accordingly, and you will be sure of many things!

The light in King Pingjun's eyes flickered, and he changed the question: "Then this time the court moves, the emperor's decision..."

"Your Highness is still too high-minded." Cui Yu placed the teacup on the table and made a crisp sound, "The fate of the world is different. The more high-ranked and noble the person, the more painstaking deduction is. The court affairs are made by the courtiers and the emperor together. It is difficult for a single person, let alone many people? My practice is not enough, and my ability is far behind."

Prince Ping came to a sudden: "I was thinking about it..." He sighed softly, looked at Cui Yu with apologetic eyes, "It is not intentional to embarrass Mr.

"It's also useless to me, no wonder you." Cui Yu slightly bowed his hands.

Prince Ping smiled and waved his hands, indicating that this paragraph is over, and everyone does not need to be polite.

This time, he was very quiet, he only held a cup of tea and didn't speak, he looked like a prince of the Tian family for a while, he was a completely different person from before.

Cui Yu's eyes flickered slightly, his fingertips slid across the rim of the teacup, and his voice was slightly soft: "Although I don't know much about court affairs, I have read a few history books. The son of Tianjia looks noble and unparalleled, but in fact the journey is difficult... Your Highness walks alone It is indeed hard work, unlike Prince Yue, who has brothers to help."

"That's right..." King Pingjun's eyes darkened slightly, his strength in holding the teacup inadvertently increased, and his fingertips turned white, "Although my fourth brother, King Changjun, was naughty and mischievous since childhood, he was very much loved by the emperor. I also know how to cherish my brother."

Thanks to this person, he didn't know how much he suffered!

"No matter what the courtiers are, they can't compare to brothers. It would be great if someone could help His Highness..." Cui Yu spoke very slowly, as if each word, with a special rhythm, deeply touched the bottom of my heart.

After a moment of silence, he cleared his cough again, and laughed at himself: "I'm really in a daze, the current Majesty doesn't have many heirs, and there are only Yuechang and your three princes in this palace. Where can I find another brother?"

"yes……"

Prince Ping followed with a shallow sigh.

Sighing and sighing, his eyes suddenly brightened, and many thoughts arose in his heart, how could he not have a real brother?Isn't there still a prince!

So far, the court situation has been very unfavorable to him, and if it continues like this, he will have no idea, and he will be killed by the king of Yue soon!If the crown prince returns...he can win him over and fight against the king of Yue together!

Even if the crown prince doesn't want to stand with him and can't help, he can still stir up trouble!If the King of Yue wanted to frame him, he could still blame the prince!Even if the king of Yue uses his big moves, he can't escape, at least he can take the burden with the crown prince!

As soon as this idea came out, King Ping was warning of danger in his heart, thinking it was a good idea, what if the wolf was lured into the house?

He squinted at Cui Yu: "Sir, are you reminding me...to unite with the prince?"

Cui Yu was very surprised. His face, which had been expressionless all the time, was very emotional at this moment, and his eyes were wide open: "How can your highness think like this? I have never seen the prince before, and I don't know how he is. How can I come up with such a suggestion? "

Prince Ping calmed down and thought about it, too.Cui Yu just told him about it, lamented his experience, and didn't mention a word about the prince. It was his own whim that came up with this direction.

Cui Yu was not involved in the imperial court and had no backing power, but no matter how stupid he was, he knew what the princes taboo in power struggles, so how could he offer him a plan to join the prince?

It's because he's too sensitive...

In the end, I was still suspicious, worried that I had chosen the wrong path.

The prince grew up in the wild, with no teachers, no friends, no contacts and no management, he has long missed the age of good education, even if he returns to the palace, what can he do?Can you still play yourself?

The more Prince Ping thought about it, the more he thought about it, the more he felt that this plan was suitable.

Cui Yu tapped the table with his fingertips at the right time, reminding him: "If Your Highness is firm in this idea, I advise you to be cautious."

"Oh?" Prince Ping raised his eyebrows, "Mister, do you feel something?"

Cui Yu pinched a trick with his fingertips, and closed his eyes slightly: "I just sensed it from below. Your Highness's thoughts are feasible in the future, but they are useless now. Your Highness must not persuade the emperor to ask the prince to return to the palace."

Prince Ping's heart skipped a beat.He was really thinking just now, should he find a way to persuade his father to take the crown prince back to the palace... so it doesn't work?

Fortunately, Cui Mata reminded him!

King Pingjun got up and bowed solemnly to Cui Yu: "Thank you, sir, for reminding me, otherwise I will make a big mistake!"

Cui Yu also stood up and returned the gift: "Your Highness is smart, I really can't help you much."

Prince Ping accepted all the compliments. He is indeed smart, otherwise he would not have thought of so much!

King Pingjun came to find Cui Yu this time because he wanted to have a long talk, but unfortunately his bodyguards came over and whispered something in his ear... His expression immediately changed, He looked straight at Cui Yu, with unkindness in his eyes.

Cui Yu was puzzled, and frowned: "Your Highness, this is—"

"The king of Yue is here..." Prince Ping's voice was very slow, indifferent, and even murderous, "Are you his?"

Have you submitted the letter yet?Otherwise, why did the King of Yue come looking for him not long after he arrived?

Although his trip was aboveboard and he was not afraid of people knowing about it, but bumping into the King of Yue like this made him feel extremely uncomfortable!

Cui Yu's heart sank, how did he know that King Yue would come at this time!If someone had come to Mu Tong before, he would have been notified, but today is different, when King Pingjun came, Yang Xuan's people could not move, and there was only Mu Tong by his side, and Mu Tong could not give up protecting him and go out to investigate...

The thoughts in my heart turned sharply, and the moment seemed to be infinitely long.Cui Yu knew the suspicion and taboo of these princes, since the matter was like this, he didn't rush to explain, but his expression became indifferent, and his voice became alienated: "It turns out that His Highness wants to be Your Majesty in this way."

Prince Ping was taken aback. Are you... angry?

"What I say speaks from the bottom of my heart. Whether Your Highness believes it or not, it's His Highness's choice." Cui Yu stood up and lowered his eyes, "If His Highness has something to do, I will be ready to welcome guests."

Prince Ping felt guilty.

He could clearly see Cui Yu's attitude just now, he suddenly wanted to unite with the prince, and Cui Yu even warned of the danger... Even if Cui Yu didn't want to be recruited by him, at least he didn't want to offend him!

At this stage, the information is enough, Cui Yu is definitely not the king of Yue!

As for the future...it depends on everyone's means.

He immediately bowed his hands, with an apologetic expression: "I was sensitive at the moment, sir, don't get angry."

Cui Yu was quiet for a long time, and then he looked at King Ping and sighed deeply: "Forget it. I am a cultivator, and I need to practice with a pure heart. I really don't care about the situation of the court. I just listen to the will of God and be loyal to Da'an. Everything depends on the stability of the country. Nian. It is the same when you come, the king of Yue is here, and I will do the same when you come, you will not leak words, you will not frame you, Your Highness can rest assured."

"This is really... Sir must believe me, I have no doubts about his heart."

Cui Yu waved his hand: "Your Highness, you don't need to say much. Also, I would like to remind you again that in front of the emperor, you must never ask the prince to return to the palace. If the emperor has any questions, just answer them sincerely, so that the emperor knows that the world belongs to him and is authoritative." The energy is incomparable, everything is based on other thoughts, whether it is left or right, life or death, it is all up to him... Don't worry too much about it."

Pingjun Wang Zhengse: "Thank you for reminding me, I will write it down."

Cui Yu nodded lightly: "The king of Yue is afraid that he will arrive in a blink of an eye. If His Highness doesn't want to meet you, you should leave earlier."

This is it!Prince Ping liked Cui Yu even more. Not only did he have an outstanding appearance and temperament, but he was also very soft-hearted.

Now is not a good time for heart-to-heart talk, he stopped hanging around, hurriedly said goodbye to Cui Yu, and refused to let him see him off, turned around and led the people out of the room, walked along the back door of the courtyard, and left...

The king of Yue came very quickly and was very unreasonable. He pushed the door open without knocking, and strode in - just in time to see the last follower in King Ping's team leaving the small courtyard.

He was in a very bad mood, his eyes were filled with anger, Xu was also angry, he was anxious to see Cui Yu, and didn't pay much attention to the attendant who left through the back door.After all, this is an inn, people come and go, and the waiters take the guests, so it is normal to be not quiet.

Just now Mu Tong quickly tidied up the room and re-served Cui Yu's tea, when King Yue's footsteps approached.

"Master." Mu Tong called Cui Yu in a low voice, blinked his eyes, and signaled that he was coming.

Cui Yan waved his hand with a smile, signaling him to stand aside.

Although it was a surprise today, one has been done, and the second one must be done too!

……

"Cui Mata——Cui Mata is here!"

Following Hong Liang's slightly hasty voice, King Yue strode in.

Cui Mata tidied up his clothes, knelt down and saluted with a smile: "See the prince—"

The King of Yue supported him at the right time: "Why are you so polite between us? It's not in front of people!"

Regardless of the voice or expression, there is a slight blame. Obviously, the king of Yue wants to create another model of intimacy.

"I'm terrified." Cui Mata lowered his head slightly, "The king is the king, the people are the people, and the etiquette cannot be broken. The prince is compassionate, and the prince is kind, but I dare not be rude."

For the common people, the emperor is the heavenly family, and the princes are also kings. Cui Yu's words are right.

But the word "Jun" has special meaning for a person like the King of Yue...

King Yue was very happy, and patted Cui Yu on the shoulder: "You are so polite."

Cui Yu glanced at the hands on his shoulders, his gaze was slightly cold.

It sounds like you know him better.

But of course he couldn't show his face, Cui Yu stretched out his finger and pointed in the direction of the seat: "My lord, please—"

King Yue smiled and sat down: "You sit too."

Cui Yu took out a cup from the tea set tray, held the pot with his own hands and poured tea for King Yue: "How does the prince know that I live here? Why do you have time to come here today?"

"Father gave you something, how could this king not know where you live? As for coming here today—" King Yue stopped smiling, narrowed his eyes, and Fangzheng's face became more majestic and dissatisfied because of this change in expression, "Isn't this king That second brother is simply too deceitful!"

Cui Yu's eyes drooped slightly, and he suppressed his emotions: "Your Highness is talking about... King Pingjun?"

"Who else but him!" King Yue drank a cup of tea angrily.

Cui Mata continued for him.

King Yue has been watching Cui Yu's expression since he entered the room, seeing that he is neither arrogant nor impetuous, neither trying to coax him to please nor overly frightened, he appreciates his temperament even more.

If the room is quiet, so are the people; if the room is elegant, so are the people.

The environment can always affect people. In this atmosphere, King Yue's anger gradually subsides.

There was no need for Cui Yu to ask, he just opened his mouth: "The king came here today to see you, and to complain to you... I wonder if Cui Yu welcomes you?"

It is impossible for him to come to just visit and complain, Cui Yu understood in his heart, and said with a smile: "It is an honor for the prince to visit the humble house."

"You have to have a good time and unravel the king of Jieben." King Yue's voice was very heavy, and his words were very earnest.

The hidden meaning of these words is very obvious: You have to give me some advice!

Cui Yu bowed his hands: "I dare not be the next one."

King Yue didn't even think about asking him for a promise right away, so he asked himself: "Do you understand the court affairs?"

Cui Yu lowered his eyes: "It would disappoint the prince, I have never set foot in the attention, and I really don't know much about it."

"Well, then I will tell you to listen to this king." Yue Wang nodded, "It's meaningless to talk about far away, but only close. This king's troubles and anger all come from this."

"Yes."

The King of Yue sorted out his thoughts and asked Cui Yu: "Have you heard of the case of Peng Chuanyi, Peng's family in Wencheng County, which was tried in the hall of the Ministry of Punishment a few days ago?"

The same opening remarks as King Ping...

Cui Yu had no choice but to answer the same question: "This case has been widely circulated in the streets and alleys, how can I not know?" He paused, "Could it be that His Highness's worries are related to this?"

"Mister is wise!"

It was really born by a father, and even the answer was the same.

Cui Mata lowered his head silently, trying not to laugh.

The king of Yue also talked about Peng Chuanyi's case, and his position was extremely objective. He didn't comment on whether Peng Chuanyi deserved his crime or whether Deng's promotion of his wife was correct. What is this king doing? Then there is Jieyu in the Rong family palace, who has been favored by the emperor recently, and she manipulated this matter by herself, why did she fall on this king?"

Having talked about this incident, he also said that at the Cai family's birthday banquet, Mrs. Gan and Concubine Cai had a quarrel and started a fight: "Both women are too impulsive, and both are at fault. They have nothing to hide under the eyes of everyone, but Mrs. Gan went to the palace to file a complaint. The Cai family No! It's not easy for the Queen Mother to take power in the palace, and you have to give it fairness. It's like when two children fight and someone else comes to your door, you have to blame your own child, don't you? This Queen Mother wants to punish Concubine Cai Xian, so Concubine Cai Xian will be punished. Means, once and twice to frame the queen mother and son!"

This is not enough, but also scheming, arching the courtiers to oppose him, for fear that the emperor will favor him, the name proposed is more important every time, such as wives, concubines, concubines, concubines, ancestors, and family laws, and allusions are everywhere that he, a prince, is not worthy of standing in today's world. position, please invite the prince back to the palace!

"Second brother is really deceiving people too much! It's fine to be against this king. This king thinks he is a brother, so what will happen to him, but he hurts my father's heart too much! I can't see what my father likes, and I can't see it. What doesn't Father Emperor like?"

King Yue's eyebrows and eyes were sharp, and when he was angry, he even slapped the table angrily!

After all, Prince Ping was sorry for him, he was not filial, fraternal, and considerate. He tried his best to be filial, but he was targeted by suspicion!

He is the most wronged, he has put in so much effort, he has done so many things for the country, the father, the emperor, and his brothers. Once he is targeted, all of these are meaningless, saying that he is not worthy of standing in his current position...so sad!

Now the royal father is worried about the case of the Manlong case, if he really can't withstand this wave of pressure, what will he do if he wants to call the prince back to the court!

"Cui Mata, tell me, what should I do now?"

So, here we go again.

Cui Yu was as calm as a mountain on the surface, and his answer was the same as that of King Pingjun: "My lord knows that my ability is limited, and I can only predict good and bad luck. Unable to guide the way.”

King Yue's investigation of Cui Yu can be said to be thorough, and some things are clear, but——"Can this king make an exception?"

Cui Yu paused for a moment, then smiled: "Your Majesty really doesn't understand the affairs of the court, the prince really wants to hear your opinion?"

King Yue thought for a while, then waved his hand: "Forget it." What if Cui Yu asked him to agree to invite the prince back to the palace?

"This king just feels sorry for the hard work of the father, and he is still making such a fuss."

"The prince's filial piety is in his heart, which is the blessing of Daan."

……

The king of Yue didn't ask any questions, just chatted casually, Cui Yu was not curious, and chatted with him, just like ordinary friends.

But Cui Yu knew in his heart that King Yue did not give up...

He slapped the table angrily, King Yue calmed down a little, and when he calmed down, his reason returned.He kept thinking about how to use Cui Yu the best...Looking over the window, he saw the small door on the outer wall, and he suddenly remembered the people who came in and left through this small door.

It seems a bit familiar...

He narrowed his eyes, slowly picked up the teacup on the table, and looked at Cui Yu casually: "Did anyone come to you before this king?"

Today's sky is gloomy, as if a heavy rain is brewing, it's such a coincidence, following King Yue's words, the wind picked up.

I don't know where it came from, and suddenly there was a fierce gust of wind, which made the branches in the courtyard sway wildly. I don't know who's wind chime, it rang like crazy, and it reached my ears sharply and restlessly, and it no longer felt lively and lively.

It's like building momentum for the king of Yue!

Cui Mata had no fear in his heart.He seems to be a high-ranking person, and everything is indifferent, but in fact, he has been paying attention to the expression of the King of Yue, and has never let down his vigilance. The expression of the King of Yue changed at this moment, and he naturally noticed it.

This is suspicious!

With his mind, no matter if he is lying or telling the truth, he can find a reasonable response and even an explanation, but at this moment, he suddenly remembered an extremely important matter——

Yang Xuan!

Yang Xuan went out to do some errands in the river, and agreed to turn around in two or three days, and today is the third day.If you didn't return yesterday, and if there is no special news today, then you must return today.

With such a beautiful weather and few people everywhere, he would definitely not be willing to wear a mask. What if he happened to come back at this moment!

The two princes came to visit with the servants of the inner court. In order not to be exposed, the members of the He Gang here and the prince's secret guards were not allowed to move, and even Mu Tong was not allowed to walk away from him to deliver messages. If Yang Xuan came back at this time, he did not know that King Yue was there. Therefore, I thought that he was being hijacked by someone, and if he was in danger... he would definitely be killed and come in!

At that time, if you meet the King of Yue face to face, you will definitely be recognized!

Cui Yu's heart beat violently, and his nails dug deep into his palm, but he couldn't feel any pain.

That's right...it must be this, the danger he felt a few days ago was not because Yang Xuan would have an accident when he was with him, but Yang Xuan would have an accident because of him!

He was relieved too early!

The author has something to say: Prince Ping (Bah): The king of Yue is so mad at the baby!Baby is so wronged, beauty, you have to help me!

King Yue (Bah): That guy, King Pingjun, is so mad at the baby!Baby is so wronged, beauty, you have to help me!

Prince (rolling up his sleeves): The two people upstairs are so mad, baby, how dare they poach a corner!Just watch Matamata, I'm here to save you!

Mata beauty (horrified Erkang hands): - No, don't come!