Bastards

All the ministers who watched said that the atmosphere of today's state banquet was a bit confusing.

Didn't they agree to make up for the mistakes, entertain Princess Mohe well, lower their figure, coax her back, deepen the relationship between the two countries, and form an alliance as soon as possible?Why did Tao Yingqing suddenly jump out as if he had taken a foolish drug, and Concubine Tian Gui also went into battle in person, pissing off the crown prince?

Isn't this a state banquet for honored guests?

Where did you put your guests!

Guests are angry...

Well, thanks to the master chef of Yushanfang, the honored guests seem to be very satisfied with the dishes. They eat with eyebrows and eyes, and enjoy themselves very much, and they don't mind being ignored at all.Nobody even bothered, she ate even more!

You can also watch a good show by the way!

The distinguished guest was very satisfied with Daan's "conscience" hospitality, and even gave his friend Cui Yu a friendly smile with his teeth bared. '

The ministers wiped their faces expressionlessly.

Well, since the distinguished guests don't mind, they don't have to risk admonishing them!

When they returned their attention, they discovered that Concubine Tian Gui was acting a little weird today.

For so many years, Concubine Tian only favored the harem. Although she was not a queen, her authority was no worse than that of a queen. Except for a symbolic phoenix seal, she could manage and send anything.

He gave birth to two sons, both of whom grew up under Emperor Taikang's knees, especially the eldest son, King Yuejun, who was almost brought up by Emperor Taikang, taught the law of governing the country all the way, and was almost raised as a crown prince. Counting two years ago, Everyone thinks that this world must belong to the king of Yuejun in the future, and there is nothing wrong with the prince.

A woman who brought her two sons to this day has a stable status as the emperor's favorite, and has never had any accidents. Even if there are occasional remarks made by the demon concubine in the court, she can handle them very well.

Bystanders can tell that the ministers understand much better than Emperor Taikang, this is a very cunning and intelligent woman!

But this smart man, why did he do something stupid today, and on such an occasion, he personally stood up to hate others?

Calm down and think about it, the mother and son are a little unlucky recently...

So you can't hold your breath?

No matter how smart a person is, he still has weaknesses... It is very possible to be impulsive when poked.

But what she said is true?Today's action was forced by the crown prince?

If so, the prince is much more powerful than they imagined!

The ministers don't believe that Concubine Tian Gui is really innocent. The so-called "family love" must be fake. These things must have been done by Concubine Tian Guifei herself, so she finally put a fig leaf on herself, euphemistically and euphemistically.

They really want to know if the prince has really done so many things, is he so powerful!

Prince, you should answer quickly!

However, the prince rejected their request very indifferently, and the prince did not speak.

Emperor Taikang asked the question himself, but still didn't speak. This gesture was a bit like being wronged, and a little bit wronged... All the ministers were very anxious.

Concubine Tian Gui was very satisfied.

Should!

Shocked!Choke to death!I don't know how to reply!

After meeting the prince, this is the first time, and I am refreshed, so cool!

Just to catch you off guard!

Today, my old lady will beat you to death with all her might!

Seeing Emperor Taikang's dissatisfied eyes and the corners of his mouth curled down, Concubine Tian Gui began to perform again.

She knelt on the ground, took a few steps on her knees, and approached Emperor Taikang, with a pitiful expression and soft eyes: "Today is a big day, and this concubine should not have come, but this concubine does not want the emperor to be the laughing stock of others, this Princess Mohe..."

She quickly glanced at Abu Keer: "Befriend the prince, the concubine dare not guess her real identity, whether her intentions are true or not, but it is true that the prince is not a minister."

"Prince Xu has a difficult problem. He was coerced by the wicked, so he had to do this. The concubine didn't want the emperor and his son to quarrel... How could there be any overnight feud between the father and the son? What can't be said clearly? The concubine believes that the emperor is wise. As long as the prince tells the truth, the emperor It must be reported to the public..."

Her words showed that she was very innocent and considerate, and that Emperor Taikang was very satisfied with her praise. All the ministers, it is not good to intervene at this time. According to the habit, it should be a complete victory, and Emperor Taikang will be moved to speak.

It's a pity that she forgot that she was not a woman present today, and not everyone would give her face.

Abu Keer dropped the spoon directly, with a sneer on his face: "Why do I hear this wrong? If you hate the prince, you hate the prince. What's the matter with the princess? You say that the princess is a fake? You Da'an are bluffing and cheating?"

The spoon is not big, but it still makes a big noise when it is thrown on the ground, it is as brittle as cracked silk, and it is sharp and piercing.

The atmosphere in the hall suddenly stagnated.

Since Concubine Tian Gui decided to stand up, she would fight to the death, no matter how favorable the situation was to her.She didn't know if the princess was real or not, if it was fake, it would be in her best interest.She checked, and Abu Ke'er entered Da'an alone, without even a maid by her side. Even if it was true, there was not much evidence to support it!

Even if the princess was killed in court, it would not be troublesome to clean up the public relations afterwards. If there is trouble later, Da'an can find any reason to prevaricate.

It's just a girl, how important is it to marry out?

Concubine Suitian spoke slowly, not in a hurry or angry: "The concubine just dare not speculate on the identity of the princess. The princess and the crown prince have a good relationship. Whether it is true or not, the prince must know it best. The concubine has no evidence and dare not speak nonsense."

"This princess sees that you are not afraid, you are too brave!"

Unlike Concubine Tian, ​​who lived in the deep palace like this, with a peaceful face and dark and murderous moves in secret, Abu Keer grew up freely in Mohe, practiced martial arts like men, and went to the battlefield like men, except sailing to the deep sea. Don't let her do anything, she can do anything, what she believes in, what she is familiar with is power, and what she is familiar with is power.

Concubine Tian Gui used language and characters as a trap, and Abu Ke'er got involved directly.

With a flick of her wrist, the long whip around her waist was immediately thrown out, and as soon as she went up, she whipped Concubine Tian Gui.

The sound of "pa", the crisp sound of the whip reverberated in the quiet hall, and it lasted for a long time.

The movement was so fast that even the guards in the palace didn't have time to stop it!

Fortunately, Concubine Tian Gui was the most careful about her face, and she responded well despite her age. She tilted her head and didn't let the whip hit her face, but only hit her neck and shoulders.

But it hurts everywhere!

Concubine Tian Gui tilted her body and fell at Emperor Taikang's feet. She hugged Emperor Taikang's leg aggrievedly, with tears on her face: "Your Majesty..."

Before Emperor Taikang felt distressed when he saw the glaring blood of his concubine's wound, Abu Ke'er snorted arrogantly: "It's in Da'an, you deserve to look at me. In our Mohe, the concubine raised by the family is a concubine. Slave, you can't go out casually, and you go to court to scold the guests? Who gave the face? My father's palace is only one woman besides my mother and concubine. That woman doesn't want to challenge the guests. Kneeling and saluting, this princess doesn’t understand the rules of Daan!”

"Any woman who wants to show some face doesn't want to be a concubine. If you want to have face and be respected, don't be a concubine!"

Concubine Tian Gui was so angry that she almost lost her breath, and called out in a trembling voice, "Your Majesty..."

The ministers looked sympathetic.

This noble concubine is not smart, it is not said that she can't speak, but when she meets such a tiger, she has to admit it.

Emperor Taikang also had a headache, how would things end like this?How can he coax the princess!

Concubine Tian Gui didn't want to admit defeat, so she simply didn't confront Abu Ke'er head-on, and only said to the prince: "For more than ten years, the prince has not stayed in Chang'an honestly, and went to Zhangye Border Pass to train troops in private, and he has mastered the lifeline of the entire water transport with one hand. The family has evidence, the emperor can't ignore it!"

Emperor Taikang was troubled by the endless accidents, he ignored Concubine Tian and Abu Keer, and asked Yang Xuan directly: "Prince, what do you say? Is the concubine's words true?"

All eyes focused on Yang Xuan.

However, Yang Xuan glanced at Cui Yu without any trace.

Seeing that Cui Yu nodded subtly, he raised his sword eyebrows slightly, and said in a voice that everyone could hear, "Yes!"

The faces of all the ministers changed, and the hall fell silent.

Emperor Taikang's anger reached its peak, his eyes darkened, and the veins on his forehead twitched.

Concubine Tian Gui lowered her head slightly, her eyelids drooped, and she suppressed her complacency.

This is knowing that avoidance is inevitable, and the can is broken!

Very good, the prince is dead this time!

Emperor Taikang clenched his fists, trembling with anger: "You idiot—"

Before he could finish his sentence, someone hurriedly sent a letter to the hall: "Report——Report to the Emperor, the Xi Kingdom Mission has arrived!"

The person who came was probably in a hurry, and came in with a very indecent posture: "The mission of the Xi Kingdom came with the things that the prince won at the Fengyun meeting, gold and silver, grain mines, and city tokens! The mission heard that the emperor is hosting a state banquet for Princess Mohe, and wants to take the opportunity to have a glass of wine, please allow the emperor to—"

Emperor Taikang was in a fit of anger, and just about to scold someone and pull this ignorant messenger down to kill him, he suddenly noticed the key words: "What did you say? The Xi State Mission?"

"Yes! The mission brought things to Da'an!"

Taikang Emperor stood up vigorously, this is a happy event!

All the ministers also reacted, and immediately knelt down: "I beg the emperor to grant a banquet for the mission!"

"This is a great event for my great safety. Don't let it go lightly. I ask the emperor for permission!"

"I beg the emperor to issue an order immediately, and invite the mission to have an audience!"

……

Concubine Tian Gui hadn't finished her complacency when she heard such bad news, she fell limply to the ground, her face pale.

Why did the Xi State Mission come here!Why did you come at this time!

But at this time, wherever he looked, Cui Yu gave him a very provocative look.

Concubine Tian Gui choked on her chest and almost passed out.

Deliberately... It was the prince who planned and arranged with this charlatan to deal with her on purpose!

How dare they!

How... did they know what she was planning?

Concubine Tian Gui bit her lip, feeling horrified in her heart.

She paid special attention to the fact that the news leaked before and made the crown prince happy. This time, the people who planned this time were all confidantes, and it was impossible to leak it.It didn't leak, and it was so accurate as expected... Does this Cui Mata know how to guess?

Tian Guifei stared at Cui Yu, Cui Yu looked at her, raised her eyebrows slightly, and slowly raised the corners of her lips, smiling mysteriously at her.

It seems to be saying: I know what you think.

Concubine Tian Gui froze immediately, her mind was in a mess for a while, she didn't know what she was thinking.

……

The leader of Xi's mission was an acquaintance of Yang Xuan and Cui Yu, and Xiao Li, the special envoy of the royal family who had received them during the Wind and Cloud Meeting.

Xiao Li adheres to Xi Guo's consistent style, being harmonious, able to behave, able to speak, and even more to give others face.

He came in with a smile, saluted, greeted, and casually said a few words, which brought everyone closer and the atmosphere was harmonious.

"The crown prince of your country is really powerful. He is the unprecedented first name in the World Wind and Cloud Meeting. He has won too many things. Some of them are not easy to bring. He is still on the way. Next time, he only brought valuable things here. There are still other things outside the city Others came over one after another, and I would like to ask the emperor to help me, send some people, I don't think there is any need for guards, after entering Da'an, safety will be safe, but the team will come all the way, it is inevitable to be tired, if you are not careful, if there is any damage, the next The guilt would be great."

Who doesn't like to hear this?Emperor Taikang laughed so hard that he couldn't see his teeth and eyes: "It should be, it should be, I will send someone right away, don't worry about it!"

Mohe crown prince Abu Kemeng also came. Seeing his sister in the hall, he immediately ran over and gave her a bear hug: "Stinky girl, you forgot your brother and your father when you ran to Da'an? You didn't even take a maid with you." , How capricious!"

Abu Keer was about to go back to his seat to eat meat, so he pushed him away in disgust.

Abu Kemeng didn't mind either, and rubbed his sister's head hard, making her braids a little messy before letting go.

This time, all the people in Da'an saw it clearly, yes, there is no need to doubt, she is Princess Mohe, it really can't be done!

Abu Ke looked at Yang Xuan blindly, his eyes lit up, and he raised his fist and beat Yang Xuan on the shoulder: "Hey, brother, we meet again! We haven't seen each other for a few months, have you improved your skills? Let's learn from each other later?"

Yang Xuan gave a rare smile, and bumped fists with Abu Kemeng: "Okay."

A very friendly look.

Abu Ke'er just laughed: "My elder brother likes to catch people to learn martial arts. The closer you are to him, the better you are at playing, the more unlucky you are. Speaking of it, my elder brother is single-handedly, and there is no rival in ten countries." , the crown prince of your country, you can fight."

Xiao Li stood aside with his sleeves folded, looked at Emperor Taikang with a smile and sighed, "The emperor of your country is good at training people, and he taught his son really well. In this meeting of various countries, how many countries are asking about the emperor's parenting methods! "

Emperor Taikang was held in high spirits, and he waved his sleeves: "Come here, quickly add a seat in the hall, let the dining room quickly prepare new dishes, tea, fruit, wine, everything you need, come up quickly!"

It seemed that Xiao Li didn't see Concubine Tian Gui who was lying on the ground with blood on her shoulders until then.

"this……"

He looked at Emperor Taikang with an embarrassed expression on his face.

Concubine Tian Guifei squinted her eyes and felt her throat full of bloody smell: "Your envoy brought the mission, why didn't you report in advance?"

Xiao Li looked a little unhappy, looked at Emperor Taikang, but did not speak.

Emperor Taikang immediately understood.

This Xiao Li is also a royal family in Xi State, so he is honored, how can a woman be reprimanded face to face?

How can I hurt other people's face when others have given me enough face?

Emperor Taikang immediately accused the maid in the corner: "What are you doing in a daze? Why don't you help the imperial concubine up!"

Xiao Li bundled his hands together, looked at Concubine Tian Gui, Emperor Taikang, and the Crown Prince, and his mind was clear.

The State of Xi has hosted the Wind and Cloud Conference for many years, and knows the situation of each country well, not to mention that it must be clear from the outside. There is a noble concubine in Da'an who has two sons. She should be the famous concubine Tian Gui.

It is not so much the princes of various countries that they are friends with in the Xi Kingdom, it is better to say that the next emperor is the next emperor. Da'an Prince Yang Xuan performed well at the Fengyun meeting. As long as he does not encounter terrible natural disasters and man-made disasters, he will definitely be able to secure his seat.That's why he received a letter from the prince, just now to save face and come here early.

Do it like this, but if you recognize it, you must not recognize it.

In fact, their line is so long, and they did not make any cover up. As long as the superiors have more eyes and brighter eyes, they can find out.But neither Concubine Tian Gui nor her two sons knew about it. It can be seen that these few news systems are not well-informed, their eyesight is not good, and their brains are not very good.

The decision to support the prince is simply not right!

Xiao Li didn't know what situation was going on today, the atmosphere was a bit weird, but since he was the crown prince, there was nothing wrong with boasting.

"If you want to say that the crown prince of your country is really outstanding, he participated in the Fengyun meeting for the first time, and he didn't lose the wind at all. Others who won were frightened by the news, and he ruthlessly boosted the country's prestige for you Da'an!"

"One convoy is enough for other people's winnings, but for your crown prince's winnings, several convoys can't hold it! And the city, the emperor doesn't know. , tsk tsk..."

"There is also the offensive and defensive battle in Yan County. The prince of your country was extremely brave. He took out the experienced East Turkistan prince Chu Muluo with a spear. This strength is only possessed by him!"

……

A series of compliments, not to mention Emperor Taikang, even the ministers' faces are radiant!

The prince is mighty!The prince is amazing!

Everyone's eyes shone with admiration, and they looked at the prince with enthusiasm.

This time, there was no need for Yang Xuan to make a special show, and Cui Yu didn't need to force him with words or explain things, let alone mention it for the time being. All the ministers could put enough pressure on Emperor Taikang so that he would not dare to move.

Such an excellent prince, such a person who saves face for us, how can he move casually!

Emperor Taikang...Emperor Taikang actually didn't want to move. The anger in his heart had long been washed away by this surprise, and there was nothing left.

Concubine Tian Gui's heart went cold.

Xiao Li finished his praise with a red face, and just now he had doubts on his face, and asked a little cautiously: "I just came in just now, and I feel that the atmosphere is not right...Did the prince of your country do something wrong?"

Everyone choked together and looked at Concubine Tian Gui worriedly.

Don't take this opportunity to do bad things to this woman!

Concubine Tian Gui has calmed down.

She admitted that she was a little impulsive, but she seriously thought about it, this time she could really bring down the prince.Whether or not Abu Keer deals with it is a trivial matter, no matter what, it will not cause her any major losses, and if it is dealt with, it will have a bonus effect on her plan.In any case, Emperor Taikang would not allow the prince to raise private soldiers. This is a capital crime. As long as there is solid evidence and the prince cannot refute it, he will be pulled down and cannot stand up again!

But she never expected that the Xi Guo mission would come at just the right time.

With the honor of the Fengyun Society and the spoils of war, he came without saying anything else, but only praised the prince. For the sake of safety, Emperor Taikang would not do anything to the prince immediately.

Her plan fell short again.

Although she said she was going to work hard, she was not at the end of her life, and it was not worth it to die...

Family ugliness should not be publicized, if she said it, Emperor Taikang would definitely be unhappy, she was ignorant once, if she did it again, it would be irreversible.All she relies on is Emperor Taikang's love and eccentricity, she can't lose this, she can't stand up to the wind and make Emperor Taikang unhappy.

Concubine Tian Gui thought and thought, but did not speak.

Emperor Taikang finally breathed a sigh of relief.

But before he breathed a sigh of relief, he heard Xiao Li's next words.

"Your Majesty, I just heard outside the palace that the crown prince of your country went to Zhangye to train troops without permission, and he only controlled the water transportation?"

Xiao Li received Yang Xuan's secret glance and Cui Yu's mouth shape, and quickly understood how to perform the script and how to help, and put on a puzzled look: "How can it be like this?" ? The emperor doesn't care about this, is he not responsible?"

Emperor Taikang hated that his voice was too loud just now, and outsiders could hear him.

But today's glory is all due to the crown prince's efforts. If he admits the matter, punishes the crown prince, and accuses the crown prince of misbehavior, then the things won, these cities, won't count?Is it going to be taken back!

Certainly not!

But don't admit it, the other party has heard it, Tian Guifei just yelled that there is evidence, even the crown prince himself said yes!

How to do?How to do!

Taikang Emperor's eyes and pupils tightened, and he waved his hand immediately after being quick-witted: "It's nothing, the prince will do this, it's all arranged by me."

Xiao Li was very surprised: "So you arranged it all by yourself!"

"Yes." Emperor Taikang coughed uncomfortably twice.

"Your Majesty is wise! You are so wise!" Xiao Li began to praise again, "This is to cultivate the prince on purpose! Like an eagle, in order to make the little eagle grow up, I personally kicked it off the cliff, let it learn to fly by itself, stumbled and fell, You must also stand up with your own strength, and learn to solve any difficulties by yourself..."

"Your Majesty is cultivating the prince's wolfishness! Sure enough, it is advanced. Only this kind of training method can raise such an excellent heir as the prince! No, I have to write back this method, saying that I should publicize it with other countries that worship your majesty." His Majesty has a vision!"

Emperor Taikang was quite comfortable being praised, and he was humbled again and again: "Where is there..."

"Your Majesty, there is no need to be humble, your wisdom can be seen by the whole world!"

First, Xiao Li flattered and praised Emperor Taikang in high spirits. The ministers followed and flattered him again. Emperor Taikang listened and listened, and he was moved by himself. Slowly, he really felt that he had asked the prince to do it!

The prince is so smart and capable, it is because of his good teaching!

While he was beautiful, he also gave Concubine Tian Gui a look, signaling her to get off quickly.

On what occasion, why are you still hanging on?Does it look good with bloody neck and shoulders?

Looking at it in the past, the imperial concubine is quite clever, what's going on today, is her brain broken?Mu Leng Leng, not as long-sleeved and good at dancing as before, caring and well-behaved, so ignorant!

Concubine Tian Gui had no choice but to leave quietly.

She took a final look at the scene, and her heart was full of bitterness.

Of her two sons, one was suffering in the sky prison, and the other was locked up in confinement, but the prince was here, sought after by all directions, and he was not held accountable for his mistakes.

She worked hard for her son, helped her son in every way, found good contacts, good in-laws, and tried to share weal and woe and support each other in times of trouble, but no one, no one, stood up and spoke for the two sons, only herself Stand alone.

As for the prince, there is no need to do anything, someone will come to help him tide over the difficulties, and he doesn't need to speak by himself!

Why... why!