Bastards

King Qinghe and Emperor Taikang are not far in blood. They are cousins. When they were young, they often played and played around together, and they were very friendly.

The power of the first emperor Yang Meng gradually increased, and later he simply ascended the throne and became the emperor. Under the leadership of his father, the king of Qinghe County stayed away from court battles and became a wealthy idler.

They are different from the British prince Yang Shu, the family has no great ability, they think they can't play with their ambitions, they can't get involved in the affairs of the court, so they simply retreat far away, ignore any important family and country affairs, and only study eating, drinking and having fun every day , no matter what others do, never pay attention to business.

Anyway, not bad money.

The whole family was devoted to the cause of pleasure, and slowly, they also came up with some ideas. Every time during the New Year and festivals, the things presented by their family were always very eye-catching, which was especially liked by Emperor Taikang. We don't see each other often, but our relationship is not bad at all.

Yang Kuang used to follow his father into the palace, with a baby face and smiling eyes, which made people feel comfortable.He is also a junior, with a sweet mouth and good at coaxing others, so Emperor Taikang prefers him.

He said that Ma Laizi "loves to knock on widows' doors, and he can't walk when he sees an old lady." straightforward.

Emperor Taikang really followed his example.

The juniors are not afraid of him, and occasionally they will intentionally dress up in colorful clothes to entertain their kisses, which is different from the feeling that the ministers are flattering and flattering.

Furthermore, just now King Yue and the prince had an outrageous quarrel, what were they talking about?Where did he put his father's face?

It was also Yang Kuang who came in time, and the two dead children also knew how to save face, and didn't continue to mess around, making people laugh...

Seeing that Emperor Taikang didn't speak, Yang Kuang seemed to be encouraging him to speak. He changed his mind, put on a smiling face, and looked at Emperor Taikang with admiration: "Your Majesty, you are so amazing! This ugly monster should have been caught long ago! He set up a trap before. I cheated on one of my nephew's friends, and later cheated on my nephew. Fortunately, my nephew is not close to my daughter... Ahem, it's a good thing you were strict at that time, and let His Royal Highness watch over the clans, otherwise my nephew would have to fall into the trap. In the pit, be beaten up by my father!"

Emperor Taikang laughed, and pointed to his nose: "You, you... I think your father is good, you hit the right one!"

"Farewell, Your Majesty, my father really beat me, how dare he kill me, the scar from the spanking on my butt the year before last is still there now!" Seeing Ma Laizi, he became unhappy again, and snorted, "Your Majesty, you can't let this Ma Lai go, he is the worst, he is very ruthless, has a dark heart, and he even bullies poor women, it's too hateful!"

As soon as Baba finished talking, he seemed to be belatedly aware that something was wrong with the atmosphere in the hall...

He shrank his hands and feet, carefully glanced at King Yue, at the crown prince, and finally looked pitifully at Emperor Taikang: "What orders do you have for calling your nephew?"

He was called to testify, not Emperor Taikang, but the prince and the king of Yue who were in a hurry to fight, and raised his voice to tell the outside world.

Emperor Taikang pointed to the faucet on the back of the chair with a slightly satisfied expression.

This kid is a bit lucky, he doesn't need to know anything, he doesn't need to listen to the cause and effect, and he recognizes people as soon as he comes in, which saves trouble.

The prince and the king of Yue had a dispute, and the word spread was not pleasant, and the less people knew about it, the better.

He smiled kindly at Yang Kuang: "I called you in because I have something to reward you."

While speaking, he winked at Eunuch Gao.

As the chief eunuch who had served Emperor Taikang for decades, Eunuch Gao understood Emperor Taikang's intentions best, and immediately quietly raised his hand and let the young apprentice go to work.

Yang Kuang was obedient, and he didn't look into the reason carefully. When he heard that there was a reward, he was immediately happy, and knelt down to thank him: "Thank you, Your Majesty, for your kindness!"

"Okay, let's go."

Yang Kuang saluted again, and walked out happily.

While walking out, he winked quietly at Yang Xuan.

Yang Xuan pretended to be calm, and didn't look at him too much, just lightly brushed his cuffs, and made a simple thank you gesture by the way.

This Yang Kuang is another achievement he gained when he was the secretary of Zongzheng Temple and attacked Prince Ying.

He happened to run into an accident and saved Yang Kuang's life. Seeing that he was a good character, he decided to strike while the iron was hot, and spontaneously added a fairy jump...and saved it again.

It is true that Yang Kuang met Ma Lai Zi and was almost cheated by Ma Lai Zi, but Yang Xuan ordered He Gang to do this round...Yang Xuan doesn't have a deep memory of this incident, and most of the things were done by his subordinates , I didn't see Maraiko herself, and I almost forgot about it. This time, Cui Mata reminded me to take out the previous file to read, and I just remembered it.

Just right, you can use it today.

Yang Kuang was humiliated by Ma Laizi, and Ma Laizi was so distinctive, of course he could remember it.But he may not have inquired about Maraizi's preferences in detail, even if he knew, maybe he only knew a little bit. He just said that on purpose, because he saw Concubine Tian Gui was there, and wanted to disgust her.

Yang Kuang will talk to Yang Xuan, apart from Yang Xuan's two life-saving graces, his mother and Concubine Tian Gui did not deal with each other, and the King of Yue bullied him...

At this moment, Yang Xuan understood the words 'too many injustices will lead to self-death'. Today, he was able to make a comeback so quickly. He would like to thank Concubine Tian Gui and King Yue for their arrogance!

Outside the hall, Eunuch Gao went to see Yang Kuang off in person, and was skillful, lingering with him for some time in a calm manner, until he saw the little apprentice appearing with a 'reward', and then he slapped his head, saying that when he is old, his memory is not good , please Yang Kuang not to blame.

How could Yang Kuang blame him?He also comforted him a few words, smiled and left holding the reward.

……

In the hall, Emperor Taikang looked at his two sons with a gloomy expression.

"A crown prince and a lord, in front of my deliberation hall, are really capable of talking nonsense about things that don't make sense and have no evidence!"

The emperor was furious, and the prince and the king of Yue naturally both knelt down.

"I know I was wrong."

"I know I was wrong."

Emperor Taikang snorted.

The king of Yue brought Ma Laizi to the hall, saying that the prince was the leader of the Tianxiahe gang, and he didn't stay in Chang'an Temple obediently.

Looking at the prince's performance after returning to the capital, he was a little straightforward and a little domineering, but his ambition was always lacking.If he was really ambitious, he should act obedient, at least he shouldn't be contemptuous towards Concubine Tian Gui, who is under great favor.

But the prince didn't, he just acted according to his temperament. How could such a person be the scheming leader of the He Gang?

He shouldn't be too clear about the water transportation, it's extremely complicated inside, just relying on a pair of hard fists without the corresponding mind, it is impossible to secure the position of the leader of the River Gang.

He didn't believe it, but allowed King Yue to make a fuss, just wanting to suppress the prince.

The prince is so outstanding, he is very satisfied with winning glory for the country, but people are subject to change, he has to beat him from time to time to let the prince know who he is, so that the road ahead can be more stable.

"From today, both of you will be confined for half a month. Concentrate on your studies and learn the words of the sages, what is filial piety and what is brotherhood! After half a month, if I do not improve my homework, I will be banned for another half month!"

Emperor Taikang said in a deep voice, "Do you two have any objections?"

No matter what you think in your heart, you must not show it on the surface, and the two kowtowed together: "I dare not."

Emperor Taikang snorted: "Let's all go down. Just let it go today, if you dare to mess around like this in the future, I will never forgive you!"

Yang Xuan glared at King Yue, and left in a blatant manner.

King Yue felt something was wrong, he paused for a moment, looked at Emperor Taikang cautiously, and then left.

After the two left, Ma Laizi, who was kneeling in front of the hall, shivered, feeling that... things were different from what he had imagined.

Emperor Taikang didn't even look at this person, he beckoned someone to drag him down, then waved away the crowd, and sighed at Concubine Tian Gui.

"Yang Kuang has nothing to do with it. He came in late and heard everything, but this rascal, he heard too much."

Can't stay anymore.

How could Concubine Tian Gui not understand?Apart from other things, as long as this person is still alive, it is a kind of blasphemy to her reputation.

She knew that the king of Yue wanted to harass the prince, but she didn't know that Ma Laizi was such a person. If she had known...she would definitely do things in a different way. The king of Yue was in a hurry this time!

"It's my concubine who is careless. I shouldn't be thinking about the prince's return. It would be rude not to greet him in person..." Concubine Tian Gui understood the hidden meaning in Emperor Taikang's words, and leaned into his arms, "Yang'er made a mistake today, don't you?" It's time to bother you, don't be angry, my concubine will urge Yang'er to take care of the funeral."

It means that the two of them will handle the matter of Ma Laizi by themselves, so that Emperor Taikang will not be troubled.

Emperor Taikang was satisfied, and stroked her hair: "You should know who I love the most. The crown prince is useful recently, so it's okay to let him go. What I said always counts..."

After a pause, he said again: "Jade can't be cut without being cut, son, you have to grind it to grow. Yang'er performed well a few years ago, but he was a little too soft and kind. Recently, I look good. It is good to meet the prince. A bit lively, like a child..." Today he watched the two quarrel and judged them, and he was in a good mood. I am for you..."

Tian Guifei listened to these words, the emotions in her eyes turned several times, and she responded softly: "The emperor has great wisdom, and my concubines don't understand, but what you said must be right, and all my concubines listen to you..."

While talking, recalling Ma Laizi's eyes just now, Emperor Taikang still felt disgusted, and took his hands away from Concubine Tian Gui's hair: "You are a concubine with different identities, so be more careful in the future."

After finishing speaking, he stood up, patted his sleeves, turned around and left, not to mention sweet words, without even leaving a glance.

Concubine Tian Gui came to her senses, her face turned red, and she gritted her teeth angrily.

They're all princes, what are you saying that toad loves middle-aged mistresses the most!

Fortunately, she knows Emperor Taikang very well, even if it is annoying, she also knows how to coax...

Concubine Tian Guifei sat for a while, recovered her emotions, called Nanny Gui to come in, held her hand, and returned to Yuehua Palace.

On the way back, there was a cool breeze, the willow branches swayed lightly, and the mottled tree shadows reflected in front of the window changed from time to time. It seemed familiar, but in fact it was different every moment.

Familiar palace, familiar road, familiar people...

It seems to be different.

The environment makes people.People are always changing a little bit. Today may seem the same as yesterday, but how is it compared with last year and the year before?Because I am always on the sidelines, because I am always watching, I ignore these changes, thinking that... they are all the same.

It's not scary that people will change, what's scary is that they won't change.

If a person hasn't changed at all from the beginning to the end, does that mean... what she sees is not the real person?

Concubine Tian Gui suddenly stopped, and her pupils shrank suddenly.

The crown prince has been like this since the day he returned to the palace, not afraid of the sky and the earth. Up to now, at most, he has been more straightforward and pungent, and nothing else has changed.

This is impossible.

A person who is raised in a temple and has never been out of the house, even if he has learned knowledge from books, broadened his horizons, and learned martial arts from the people around him, where is the imperial palace?

A place dedicated to transforming people!

No matter how innocent a child is, entering the Forbidden City and going through all kinds of baptisms, big and small, will not be as sincere as before, let alone Yang Xuan who bears the status of a prince?

It is impossible for such a huge environmental gap to have no impact on people. If not, there is only one possibility——

The crown prince Yang Xuan was pretending from the very beginning!

Tian Guifei suddenly felt that she... underestimated the prince.

Don't mention the past, let's just say this time, the timing is too delicate, it's not good for her, and it can't be fatal with one blow, so she doesn't want to make a move.She didn't help King Yue, and she was relieved that King Yue was able to get the prince down, but if he couldn't, she also had a way to deal with it, and she would never let anything happen to her son.

The prince has a sharp mouth and is used to insinuating and swearing at others. She knew it a long time ago, but she didn't know...the prince still has to deal with it.

Before an emergency, he was able to live steadily, not rushing, quickly thinking about the situation, changing the subject and splashing dirty water, and he was not happy, which made their mother and child unhappy...

The timing of the response, the pain point of poking, everything is just right!

So smart, how could she ignore it before?Why do you feel that the prince is straightforward and stupid?

"Mistress? Mistress?"

Gui Nanny's voice came from her ear, Tian Guifei's thoughts were interrupted, and she was a little dissatisfied: "What's the matter?"

Nanny Gui pointed to the front: "Prince Yue's side concubine is here to greet you."

Only then did Concubine Tian realize that Zhuang Shu was right in front of her, greeting her with blessings. She didn't know how long she had maintained this posture, but now she was a little shaking.

People in the palace are used to thinking blindly, and they can make up a whole story of grievances and grievances in their minds for a single action. Her gesture of Ren Zhuangshu's salute and ignorance has already hit people in the face.If she doesn't remedy it in time, Zhuang Shu will be talked about and paid attention to by the palace people tomorrow, and those who want to rely on Concubine Tian will put on a gesture, helping the 'master' and bullying her.

Zhuang Shu is the daughter of Zhuang Li, Prime Minister of the Right, and she is still useful, so she has to be taken seriously.

She smiled and waved to Zhuang Shu: "Shu'er, come here quickly."

Only then did Zhuang Shu straighten up and walk in front of her with perfect etiquette.

"I'm so lost in looking at the scenery. I didn't see you coming, and you too. Call me concubine mother, she is my daughter. Why are you so heretic? I was in a trance for a while, and if I wronged you, you won't refuse to obey me." Act like a spoiled child?" She said, sighed deliberately, and patted Zhuang Shu's hand, "Who can resist such a good look?"

Zhuang Shu was young after all, couldn't stand the joke, lowered her head, blushed slightly: "Mother Concubine..."

"Be good." Concubine Tian Gui looked at her raven-green hair, casually picked a hairpin from her head, and stuck it on her head, "Well, it looks better than what I'm wearing!"

Zhuang Shu touched her head, bent her knees and said, "Thank you, Concubine Mother."

Tian Guifei brushed her ears and temples for her, and looked at her lovingly: "How are you doing recently? King Yue didn't bully you, did he?"

Zhuang Shu still smiled shyly: "My lord...he is fine."

"You two have a good relationship, so Concubine Mother can rest assured," Concubine Tian patted her hand, "Concubine Mother is waiting for your good news!"

"Mother..."

Concubine Tian Gui and Zhuang Shu talked for a long time before going back to the palace separately.

Concubine Tian Gui was thinking that she was a little tired, her thoughts were interrupted, and she had to pick it up again...

Zhuang Shu walked around the corner, there was no one around, only her confidant servant girl was around, she just put away her humble posture, smiled shyly, and a cold light appeared in her eyes.

Acting as if it was real, if it really hurts her so much, why didn't you tell her the news about King Yue's grounding?

Of course, she doesn't care too much.

Looking at a corner of the sky outside the high palace wall, the bottom of her eyes gradually became moist, and the hand holding the handkerchief gradually clenched.

Never... can't get out.

……

Concubine Tian Gui returned to her palace, her thoughts still did not stop, she kept recalling every bit of Yang Xuan since her return to the palace.

It seems that every time she wanted to punish the prince, she failed to do so. On the contrary, the prince stepped on the trap set by her all the way as a springboard, jumping higher and higher. Now let alone the palace has no place, the prince even has his own team. , He has made countless meritorious deeds, and this time it is Fengyunhui and Yanjun's great victory, the crown prince's brilliance is already unstoppable.

Time and time again, she thought it was just luck, it was just a coincidence, the prince's personality was too badass, it was impossible for him to have any great fortune, but the reality hit her hard in the face.

All of these are the prince's protective colors.

Since entering the palace, the prince has put on a layer of skin, playing the most suitable role, and at the same time reducing her vigilance.So, step by step, in places she couldn't see, she grew up to what she is today...

She didn't find out until today.

Fortunately, it's not too late!

Concubine Tian Gui narrowed her eyes, revealing a look of hostility.

She has lived to this day, holding up this piece of sky, and it is not easy to do it, and she can be brought down casually!

She can no longer treat the prince the same way as before. She has to be steady, observe step by step, and then plan little by little, and figure it out slowly... Be sure to hit it with one blow, and one blow will kill you!

……

Yang Xuan was punished and grounded by Emperor Taikang, he was not afraid at all.With his current ability and familiarity with the various routes in the palace, it shouldn't be too easy to sneak out.As long as you make sure you don't show your face openly on the street, it's fine to be watched somewhere.

What he said just now must have had a good effect, that maraizi won't live long.

Ma Laizi can't live, the only witness is gone, what will King Yue do to him?

Check again if you have the ability, I will follow as many as you come!If you are a little cowardly, I will lose!

But Concubine Tian...

Afraid of being suspicious, I was going to stare at him.

Yang Xuan returned to the bedroom and yawned loudly.

It doesn't matter, she is staring at him, and he is still staring at her, let's see who will be unlucky first!

……

When Yang Xuan was domineering and aggressive in the palace, Cui Yan was watching the excitement on the street.

When the crown prince returned to the capital, the scene must be lively, the river gang had prepared a seat, and he was bored sitting at home, so he came to watch.

His Prince Xiong is as handsome as ever, with his own aura, sitting on a tall horse, needless to say, he is a walking male hormone!The big girl and the young daughter-in-law all threw things at Yang Xuan, which made him almost want to throw them too.

But after touching his body, he found that there was really nothing to throw out, only a purse containing silver hanging from his waist...

He wasn't afraid that real money would hurt Yang Xuan, but if the money was thrown out, it would definitely be lost.

He also has a hairpin, but there is a strong poison hidden in it, and it can be thrown away. If one is not careful, the mechanism will collapse and Yang Xuan will be poisoned to death. What should I do?

Just imagining that scene, Cui Yu could laugh out loud.

The figure of the prince has disappeared for a long time, but the enthusiasm of the people on the street has not diminished. There are people standing everywhere, happily gesticulating and expressing their feelings with twitching eyes... Even if you can go out and want to go home smoothly, you just have to I'm afraid it will take a lot of time.

Cui Yu didn't move, resting his chin lazily, drinking tea while watching the scene outside.

It's the golden autumn of September, the sky is high and far away, blue like a sea, and wild geese fly by from time to time, leaving behind a long song.The bright sun caresses the wings of the birds, which are white and black, with a flowing luster, which is very beautiful.

His eyes were a little sore after watching for a long time, Cui Yu closed his eyes to rest his mind, and moved his gaze down...

Suddenly stopped.

He sees a person.

He is in his 30s, tall and tall, with warm eyebrows, giving people a feeling of comfort, kindness, and wanting to be close.

Together with this feeling, the apex of his heart trembled violently, as if to remind him of something, for example——this feeling is wrong.

Cui Yu has seen a lot of people with a gentle face who can give people a good impression just by meeting him, and he doesn't feel any instant liking or dislike, but the trembling of his heart made him stop his eyes and look at this person seriously.

This man was standing in the opposite paper and ink shop choosing paper, and he was talking softly to the shopkeeper. I don't know what the shopkeeper said, which made him laugh, and his smile was very warm.

But Cui Mata felt uncomfortable again, as if it was another reminder, it's not like this, it doesn't feel right.

The man chose the paper and looked at it with a high-transmittance light. He didn't know whether he had noticed Cui Yu's gaze, or the paper was very satisfying to him. He smiled even more... with an indescribable feeling.

It seems to have a faint sense of aggression, or possessiveness.

After reading the paper, the man nodded slightly, handed it forward, unfolded the paper, turned around and put it back.

There seemed to be nothing wrong with a few simple movements and simple expressions, but Cui Yu just vaguely felt that this person seemed to have seen him, and every movement had a deep meaning.

People who like paper, when they see good paper, their eyes will shine, and they want to own it, which is normal; shopping, it is also normal to be kind and smiling; it is normal to cherish paper, spread it and put it away.

But why... I feel faintly provocative?

Why do you feel a strange sense of familiarity even though you don't know this person?

Cui Yu frowned slightly, rubbing his forehead with his fingertips, what was hidden in his lost memory?