Bastards

Yang Xuan's Fengyun performance blinded everyone's eyes, and by the way, he fought a beautiful offensive and defensive battle with General Gan in Yan County, almost smashing Dong Dong's face, and greatly boosting the country's prestige.With such a glorious return, it stands to reason that Emperor Taikang should bring all the officials to welcome him in person and clean up the prince's achievements. Even if he does not welcome him in person, he should send a few princes to come forward on his behalf to have a good time.

Bianguan and Dongxitu have been fighting for so many years, and they have deep grievances. In recent decades, they have not suffered much, but counting forward, every inch is full of blood and tears.The common people knew the prince's performance, and they rushed to tell each other, and greeted the prince frantically. The superiors should pay more attention to it.

But Yang Xuan didn't get this kind of treatment at all.

He also understands that Concubine Tian Gui made such a big deal before and believed that he would definitely die outside, and now it is self-defeating to pick it up in a high-profile manner.How happy I was to send him away at the beginning, but now I feel uncomfortable seeing him come back in good condition.

It's just how this concubine Tian Gui persuaded Emperor Taikang not to move...Yang Xuan was a little curious.

His cheap father had some abilities when he was young, but when he became the emperor, his mentality was not right.I don't know if it's because Yuwen's superiority, he lacks energy, he underestimates himself a little bit, he has low self-esteem buried in his conceit, he doesn't dare to be too bold in many things, or he is lazy after being an emperor, anyway, he already owns the world, so how can he be comfortable?

In short, the more Taikang lived, the more he came back, he could be stupid, he always thought he was in control of everything, but in fact he was in control of everything he thought he was in control of.

It's really pitiful for an emperor to do this.

It's a pity that people don't feel sorry for themselves.

Yang Xuan really didn't have any feelings for Emperor Taikang, and had scolded him many times in his heart, but this time he only scolded one stupid word, which was already very polite.

While thinking slowly, Yang Xuan walked into the palace hall.

In the main hall, there were no civil and military officials to welcome them, no imposing guards, not even eunuchs and maids.

In the upper position, Emperor Taikang was sitting, and Concubine Tian Gui was sitting next to Emperor Taikang. I don't know what the two of them did just now when he didn't come in. Concubine Tian Guifei's face was slightly red, and she seemed a little ashamed.

Below, stood the King of Yue with a slight smile on his lips, with his hands behind his back, a long body standing tall, and he didn't look at his face, but he had a bit of temperament. When he saw the face that was too square and the eyebrows were too thick, his beauty fell a lot. cut.

Behind King Yue, there is a man kneeling.The man's head was pressed against the ground, and his body bowed and shrunk. He wanted to roll himself into a ball, like a worm, and his etiquette was very ugly. It was obvious that he had not received any training, and it hurt his eyes.

This indifferent posture, this atmosphere that is full of wind and rain...

It seemed that he, Yang Xuan, not only didn't do any meritorious service, but also made a mistake when he went out this trip.

Fortunately, Yang Xuan knew what it was for a long time ago, the corners of his eyes drooped slightly to cover the coldness in his eyes, and he lifted his robe to salute: "I will see my father."

Beside it, you can't see it at all.

Concubine Tian's hand under the table hooked Emperor Taikang, her beautiful eyes were rippling, I felt pity for it.

Emperor Taikang patted her hand and looked at the prince with a tigerish face: "Get up."

As Concubine Tian Gui said, the prince is a good boy, capable and filial, but his temper is a little straight.Temper is always a good thing, you don't need to be wary when you see the bottom line at a glance, but sometimes... it's not necessarily so good.

Concubine Tian Gui and the Crown Prince have different positions. It is normal for the Crown Prince to dislike her. The nose is not the nose, the eyes are not the eyes, and they are provocative at any time. Such an attitude is not very good.

Tian Guifei herself doesn't mind being slighted, anyway, her status is indeed not equal to that of the deceased queen, but she is the emperor's person, so looking down on her, isn't it a bit too arrogant to look down on the emperor?Thinking deeper, is it... dissatisfied with the emperor?

If you are dissatisfied with the emperor, you will have resentment, and you will have a long-term mind.

It's even more difficult to deal with it when you have a heart and pretend to be upright.In particular, the prince's strength is not bad, and the people's aspirations...

The people, the heart, the place, and the direction!

What the people want should be Emperor Taikang, not the prince!

This son really needs to be suppressed.

Emperor Taikang was not dissatisfied with Yang Xuan, he was very satisfied with the results of Fengyunhui and the battle of Yan County, but people's desires are constantly expanding. He was worried that the prince would forget himself one day, so he had to tighten the strings for him.

That's why he put on such a cold look.

Emperor Taikang didn't speak, and the scene was somewhat awkward, so Concubine Tian Gui came forward to praise Yang Xuan for him: "The prince has worked hard on this trip. The results of Fengyunhui and the great victory of Yan County came to Luoyang. The government and the people were shocked, and they all praised him. It is your father, listen. We will be very happy then, and we will all remember this kind of credit..."

Yang Xuan sneered straight away: "I've only been away for more than two months, and this harem can handle politics?"

Concubine Tian Gui was slightly startled when he forcibly interjected.

For many years, no one dared to intervene when she was talking, and she was not used to it for a while.

"I didn't say, empress, this is my royal father's meeting hall. You are favored by the emperor. It's good to come in, but you still talk about government affairs? Whether the government and the public are shocked or praised, what does it matter to you? Father wants Rewards and punishments, do as you please, thunder, rain and dew are all your grace, I will continue, grateful, when did the emperor ask you to replace him?"

Yang Xuan's voice was a bit frivolous: "Today you can speak of me here on behalf of your father, will you be able to listen to politics behind the curtain tomorrow?"

There is still one thing he didn't say, but the inside and outside of the words have been revealed, the chicken Sichen, do you want to rebel?

Concubine Tian Gui was also a little quick-witted. If she got flustered and knelt down on the spot to curse and swear, her response would be over. The atmosphere was too tense, and the fake seemed real.She didn't refute, she wasn't even nervous, she just sighed softly, with a look of tolerance of 'I know this child is dissatisfied with me', and gave Taikang a weak look.

She smiled a little sadly, but it wasn't because she was bullied by Yang Xuan, but because she didn't help Emperor Taikang well.

Emperor Taikang felt sorry for her even more, squeezed her hand under the table, and looked at Yang Xuan with some dissatisfaction.

This kid should really be suppressed!

For so many years, what kind of temperament is Tian Guifei, would he not know?He is very courageous, he always looks at him for everything he does, and has never done anything he doesn't like. Would such a weak and harmless little white flower person want to rebel?

How can it be!

Yang Xuan's five senses are superb, he can tell what cheap father is doing up there, and he can't help feeling disgusted.

This noble concubine Tian is not a little white flower, but a beautiful snake, who will betray the country, father, do you want to consider waking up?

He can't guarantee other things, but Emperor Taikang is also the king of a country, there is a certain limit, and traitorousness is definitely not allowed!

It's a pity that he doesn't have any evidence now... Otherwise, the concubine Tian and his concubine will definitely be brought together!

Yang Xuan lazily watched the performance of these people, and cupped his hands: "If the father is fine, then this son--"

"Prince, don't be in a hurry to leave," King Yue said, with a slight smile on his face, and his voice was a little longer, which was quite meaningful, "There is a person here, who has been looking for you for a long time and can't find it. He found it all in the palace. Well, why don't you just take a look and see it?"

Talking about discussing, but acting impolitely, King Yue kicked the kneeling man on the ground: "Raise your head!" When the man raised his head, he backed away to make Yang Xuan's vision clearer, "His Royal Highness , do you know this person?"

Yang Xuan recognized Maraizi immediately.

When he received the letter from the He Gang, he didn't remember it, but when he heard someone describe it, he remembered it. Without it, this person's appearance is very distinctive.

Mung bean eyes, turned lips, buck teeth, and a face full of pockmarks, ugly with a personality that cannot be mistaken.

Yang Xuan nodded directly: "This pockmark, I know you alone."

King Yue was stunned.

Actually...recognized?

Is it that easy to admit?

Have you admitted to being the leader of the River Gang?

Before he could react, Yang Xuan went on to say, "This guy is a well-known bastard in Luoyang City, he likes to do fairy dances, and he has caused many troubles—"

Ma Laizi refused to admit it: "I didn't! I'm from the River Gang! I just went to the waterway outside Luoyang!"

Yang Xuan ignored him, and said to himself: "Last year, when I was alone as the Minister of Zongzheng Temple, I was very concerned about the upbringing and integrity of the clan's children. I happened to encounter this pockmark—" He pointed to Ma Laizi, "Wrapped up Yang Kuang, the son of Prince Qinghe County, I happened to meet at that time and helped solve the problem."

Maraizi felt guilty.This matter... seems to be true.

At that time, it was said that it was the meaning of the above, to do some small things around, and seeing that his temperament was suitable, he was sent there.That thing went very smoothly, the clan son lost his lord, he didn't see the prince, but he knew that the prince settled the matter, he was escorted to the prison for a while, but he kept his word for Brother Li , quickly fished him out...

His eyeballs rolled, and he still figured out the whole thing clearly, how could he refute, the prince spoke again.

"What is your purpose of finding such a thing in front of the emperor?" Yang Xuan didn't even want to look at the kneeling person on the ground, as if just looking at it would make him sick for half a month. His behavior is also very bad, and he is used to clinging to women. He still doesn't like boudoir girls. When he first marries a woman, he likes widows who are a little older, or whose children have grown into noble ladies..."

As he spoke, he glanced at Concubine Tian with a vague look.

The hairs on Concubine Tian Gui's body were almost standing on end, she felt extremely sick!

She knew that Yang Xuan said this on purpose to disgust her, but she couldn't help feeling uncomfortable.Slightly slanting his eyes, the maraizi was looking at her, and he didn't know what to think, but he looked stupid, the corners of his mouth were bright, as if some liquid was overflowing...

It's a matter of reputation, it can't be good, if she is used to being strong, it's fine, but the image she created is a little white flower... There is no way, Concubine Tian Gui can only look at Emperor Taikang with an aggrieved face.

Emperor Taikang was naturally not happy, his concubine, the person on his bed, might be lustful after being watched by such a low-level ugly man, how could he be happy?

In fact, Maraizi really didn't do it on purpose.

No matter how well-prepared he was, he would be afraid to walk up to the Golden Temple. When he came in and kowtowed, his forehead seemed to grow on the floor, and he didn't dare to look anywhere.It wasn't until the king of Yue asked him to look up, and when he saw a majestic and handsome man in the prince's clothes, who was very different from the rough guy in the river gang, he froze.

Looking around, seeing the decorations in the hall and the delicate and lovely maids in the corners, under the fear, naturally a trace of curiosity will arise.

Coupled with Yang Xuan's intentional guidance, wouldn't he have the courage to look at Concubine Tian Gui?

Concubine Tian Gui has been able to dominate Emperor Taikang for so many years, she has a strong character and wrist, but her appearance is fundamental. Which emperor would like ugly monsters?Concubine Suitian herself is very beautiful, even though the two sons are so old, she is still very well maintained, and she doesn't look like she is 30 years old from a distance.

As a maraizi, how have you ever seen such a beautiful woman?Driven by nature, I naturally have to look more...

The scene is extremely rigid.

Yang Xuan sighed at the right time, and glanced at Concubine Tian Gui: "Although he is accompanied by the emperor, this Ma Laizi is an outsider after all, no higher quality than the ministers, the concubine is too negligent today. People in the market are used to exaggeration, this Talking about it—what do you want? I understand that you put a lot of thought into welcoming me, but for the honor of your father, you'd better be quiet. "

Emperor Taikang narrowed his eyes.

Seeing that the emperor was not happy, Yang Xuan even seemed suspicious in his heart, and was very satisfied.

Although it's not kind to talk about a woman's reputation, Concubine Tian Gui is such a powerful woman, I don't think she's afraid of this thing, it doesn't matter if she uses it.

Concubine Tian Gui gritted her teeth in resentment, bowed her head and stood up: "Your Majesty, my concubine sue—"

"I advise the imperial concubine to sit still." Yang Xuan raised the corners of his eyes, his eyes full of sarcasm, "What kind of thing is this ugly monster? It makes people look at it. If you continue, you can still be regarded as a decent person. In the middle, you backed away when you were frightened." , It's not good to hear this word spread out."

What do people think of the harem concubine, how do they think of the emperor, what's more, how do they think of me, Da'an?

The mother and concubine are not human inside and out, and it seems wrong to do anything. The son, King Yue, couldn't bear it, and immediately pulled the topic back: "Why did the prince change the subject, but he was guilty? It's not good to lie in front of the father. .”

"Don't believe it?" Yang Xuan immediately sneered, "It can be said that Yang Kuang went to the palace to confront him!"

After finishing speaking, without waiting for Emperor Taikang to speak, he called someone directly: "Come here, tell Yang Kuang!"

King Yue's smile became even darker: "If you avoid the important things, take the light ones. Ma Laizi belongs to you. Of course you know who he has done. Why don't you dare to say who you are?"

Yang Xuan let out a "huh": "Why, you have been in the palace for so long, you still don't know who Gu is? But you want to force the father to ask the late emperor's will?"

This was what Emperor Taikang hated the most, because Yang Xuan was made the grandson of the previous emperor, so he became the prince, and later became the emperor. You clearly know what I'm talking about!"

Yang Xuan looked innocent: "So... what are you talking about?"

King Yue kicked Ma Laizi hard: "Tell me, who is he!"

This is the mission of Maraizi. Since Maraizi came here, he naturally went all the way to the black, pointing to Yang Xuan: "He is the leader of the River Gang, Sha San! Five years ago, starting from the Chang'an waterway, he killed all directions and unified the country. He Dao, all the gangs on the river, call him the boss!"

Ma Laizi talked a lot about things he had participated in, things he had heard about, how powerful the gang leader was, how he manipulated the water transport as he wanted... don't care if it's true or not, he said everything.

After he finished speaking, the King of Yue added, how many tricks the prince had done in the Peng Chuanyi case, how did Peng Chuanyi come to Luoyang, what collusion was there, and so on.

On this matter, Maraizi also gave proof, saying that when the gang leader Sha San, that is, the prince, was doing this, he was by the side, and he could see clearly all the way.

When the two made their generous speeches, Yang Xuan remained calm, and was not frightened or exposed in the slightest.

King Yue's heart was beating a little.

Is this... is it true?If it is true, the crown prince shouldn't have reacted like this!If it's not true... what is the clue he found?

Yang Xuan listened to the two of them babbling, and pondered for a moment: "Gu understands, you believe that Gu is the owner of the entire canal, the entire river channel, and the people of the river gang will kneel when they see it, so you dare not obey, don't you?"

King Yue's momentum was tense: "How are you doing!"

Yang Xuan sneered: "Everyone in the world praises King Yue for his wisdom and wisdom. Looking at it today alone, I'm really disappointed."

"Are you saying that Gu is the leader of the River Gang? Why don't you say that Gu is the leader of the army stationed at the border? Compared with those things that don't matter, Gu has fought a joint battle with General Gan in Yan County. If you want to make up, you can make up some evidence. The entire canal, the Tianxia River Gang, is named Sha San—Gu would like to ask the King of Yue, whether Gu’s mother’s surname is Sha, his grandmother’s surname is Sha, or which relative’s surname is Sha, and Gu wants to take this alias?”

"With the canal in hand and water transportation in hand, how can the lonely man be the richest in the world, and the one with a lot of money has no place to spend it, but how can he be so tight?"

"According to Gu's knowledge, the water transportation line is lucrative and lucrative, and not one or two are fighting for it. You say they are all owned by Gu, and they are very harmonious. Who are you lying to?"

The king of Yue was a little short of breath, but he didn't really understand it. Why did Ma Laizi say that all the river gangs and water transportation lines are obviously in a mess!

"But what do you say about Peng Chuanyi! If you hadn't seen him off, he wouldn't have been able to reach Luoyang at all! If you hadn't been sitting in court for the trial, his case would have never been won!"

Yang Xuan laughed angrily: "Didn't this Ma Laizi say that Peng Chuanyi came to Luoyang and was sent by the leader of the He Gang, so what does it have to do with Gu? As for the case - is Gu going to try it?" He seemed to have nothing. He glanced at Emperor Taikang, "When Gu was still in Chang'an, this case fell on Gu. The case would be sentenced in that way, and it was the murderer who recruited it himself. Confrontation is really not enough, and a public trial can be held to see if Gu is covering up anyone!"

Emperor Taikang's complexion was a little bad. Strictly speaking, he cheated his son on this matter. King Yue made a big fuss about it, which really slapped him in the face.

King Yue was emotional at this time, he didn't notice Emperor Taikang's face, and kept on using it to tease Yang Xuan.

However, Yang Xuan glanced at Taikang Emperor, raised his voice, and blocked Yue King's words: "You said Peng Chuanyi, where is the other person, but he was recruited? Ruo Guzhen is the leader of the He Gang. With so many members, someone will recognize him. Did the King of Yue ever have a certificate of congregation?"

King Yue was a little anxious: "This king will find out soon!"

"Then let's wait until you find out!" Yang Xuan sneered, "Just because Ma Laizi opened his mouth, red mouth and white teeth framed him, you will believe it, and you will not hesitate to bring this dirty thing to the front of the palace, dirty father's eyes, and throw it away." The face of the noble concubine, is this how you are a son? Then Gu went to Fengyunhui, and the prince of Xitu said that although you were born by Tian Guifei, you were not the son of the emperor. Don't you have to believe me, come back Shall I scold you immediately?"

Blue veins popped out on King Yue's forehead in anger: "This king looks so much like his father, don't talk nonsense!"

"Oh," Yang Xuan thought for a while, "Xu Shigu misheard, the Turkic prince said he was King Chang."

Concubine Tian's two sons, Father Xiao of Yue King, the older they are, the more similar their bones are to Emperor Taikang. At a glance, they are father and son. It is also because of this that Emperor Taikang especially favors King Yue.King Chang is Xiao's mother, who looks very much like Concubine Tian, ​​with thin eyebrows and a pointed chin, not even the slightest bit of Emperor Taikang. Speaking of it, the malice is big enough...

Yang Xuan just said it casually, wanting to disgust Concubine Tian Gui and the King of Yue. Unexpectedly, when he spoke, his eyes moved, and he saw Concubine Tian. The expression of Concubine Tian...

Although there was a moment, it made him aware of it, which was very unnatural.

It seems that there are ghosts in my heart.

"enough!"

Emperor Taikang finally couldn't take it anymore, and slammed the table violently: "Nonsense! What are you talking about!"

King Yue hurriedly knelt down: "I know my mistake."

Yang Xuan paused, seeing Concubine Tian's complexion as usual, only showing grievances, she was a little suspicious, could it be an illusion just now?

Things in front of you are more important.

Yang Xuan quickly followed suit and knelt down: "I know I was wrong."

Emperor Taikang was so angry that he directly shook the beat on the table and threw Yang Xuan and King Yue face to face.

King Yue was hit on the forehead and drew blood on the spot. Yang Xuan was lucky, he hit his nose sideways and sneezed a few times.

"Is this kind of words what your prince should say? Gentlemen, think carefully, think carefully, can you talk too much!"

Yang Xuan curled her lips: "It was the king of Yue who framed his subjects first—"

Not to be outdone, the King of Yue said, "It was the crown prince who made a mistake first—"

You don't even know how to repent!

Emperor Taikang's fingertips trembled: "It's against...it's against you!"

Concubine Tian Gui hurried over to give him a pat on the back.

Just at this time, a report came from outside, saying that Yang Kuang had arrived.

Emperor Taikang narrowed his eyes and stared at the King Yue who was kneeling underneath: "Biography!"

Coincidentally, Yang Kuang was out shopping in the street today, and he was wearing new clothes that caught his eye, which was very recognizable. Before the messenger came to his house, he saw someone else. They didn't let him go home to change clothes or anything, and carried him directly into the palace.

As a son of the clan, Yang Kuang's status is neither high nor particularly low. He has been to the palace many times, so he is familiar with it, and he is very tactful in dealing with it.

When he saw Ma Laizi's face, he burst out laughing: "Hey, isn't this a bitch who likes to set up fairy tricks, knocks on widows' doors even more, and can't walk when he sees old ladies?" !"