Invincible son

Chapter 1290 1291 [The Sky of History]

That night, Pei Yue personally led the elite cavalry to gallop across the capital, and I don't know how many people couldn't sleep at night.

The next day, the three assassins were beheaded in front of the gate of Luan Yiwei, and the blood on the ground was frightening.

Although Pei Yue broke out from the Dingguo Mansion back then, and Pei Rong sued his father to his son in the court, these struggles and conflicts are no longer secrets, but this time Pei Rong almost died at the hands of an assassin, and Pei Yue made a furious decision. This kind of move is not out of line, but has won a lot of praise in the market.

After all, in this world, the way of loyalty and filial piety is deeply rooted in the hearts of the people.

It's just that as the court's yamen fell into clueless investigations, the number of people discussing this case quickly decreased significantly, because Duzhong had two more discussions recently.One is the marriage between the second son who was in power in the left court and Princess Pingyang. Under the urging of the palace, he entered the process of the six rituals. It is said that the marriage can be completed by the end of next month at the earliest.The people of Limin just watched the excitement, but the people in the upper circle knew the deep meaning of this marriage.

Another thing is that after Liu Gongchuo was appointed Minister of the Ministry of War, there was another change in the rank of the six senior officials in the court.

Han Gongduan, who is in power in Dongfuyou, no longer concurrently serves as a Hanlin scholar. This extremely noble official position is taken over by Wu Cunren, the Minister of Rites. This is also his second promotion in just one year after being promoted to Minister of Rites last year.

"Wu Cunren's identity is very special. He is the closed disciple of Mr. Mo, and he has inherited a considerable part of political resources, such as most officials of the Imperial Academy and Guozijian, as well as more than ten important officials in purple clothes in the court. Low and small, but only Wu Cunren can be the person in the middle. Another very important point is that he is the chief official of Zhan Shifu during the period of Shangqian Mansion. It is not an exaggeration to say that simplicity is in the heart of the emperor. In fact, in my opinion , his official promotion has been slower."

In Prince Jin's Mansion, there was a cool breeze in the flower hall, Pei Yue, Ye Qi, and Gu Zhen sat around and chatted.

Ye Qi recovered very well after giving birth. Compared to the heroic figure she used to be, now there is a touch of tenderness in her brows and eyes.

Listening to Pei Yue's eloquent talk, she asked with a smile: "Slow? Not everyone has your fortune and credit. If I remember correctly, the Chaotang Mokan period is every three years. Like his current official position, at least It will take nine years of hard work."

Pei Yue adjusted his sitting posture slightly, handed the iced fruit to the two of them as if offering a treasure, and said casually: "For most officials in this world, promotion is definitely not that easy, but Wu Cunren, apart from the advantages I just mentioned, In addition, there is a door that is difficult for others to find."

Gu Zhen watched the two sitting and discussing with a smile on her face, picking up a fruit from time to time and eating it slowly.

Ye Qibai glanced at Pei Yue: "Don't be tricky."

Pei Yue said with a half-smile: "Others only know that Wu Cunren was promoted again, but very few people know that his only nephew has arranged a marriage some time ago, and the woman is the legitimate daughter of the Liu family in Ruifang Lane."

"Which Liu family?"

"One of the behind-the-scenes owners of Qibao Pavilion back then. When Qibao Pavilion collapsed, the Liu family got out in time. Not only did they not suffer losses, but they took the opportunity to stand on their own, quietly swept away part of the resources of Qibao Pavilion, and then created a brand new one. The company. Although the Liu family company is not as good as Xiangyun, it is quite powerful in the capital and the capital."

The more Ye Qi and Gu Zhen listened, the more confused they became, they didn't understand what secrets this merchant's house had.

Pei Yue said leisurely: "The Liu family used to be a small family. Later, they got married with the Wu family, who was of the same family status. The married daughter gave birth to a talented young lady. After another ten years, this young lady was selected as the A beautiful girl in the palace, she has been promoted step by step since then, until she became the late emperor's favorite concubine Wu."

He paused for a moment, curled his lips and said, "That's the current Empress Dowager."

Gu Zhen opened her eyes wide.

Ye Qi quickly figured out the context, and said with a frown: "In this way, the Liu family is actually the mother's family of the Empress Dowager Wu? First, the Zuo ruled in Luoting, and now there is Wu Cunren. The Empress Dowager Wu used the method of marriage to win over Courtier, aren't you afraid that others will say that she interferes in politics?"

Pei Yue laughed and said: "Although the queen mother lives in the harem, she is not a concubine in the harem. Throughout the ages, there have been many past events where the queen mother supervised the country and even governed the country. Of course, this is not considered political interference. It's just that our majesty Be filial, the queen mother dares not say anything when she says one thing. Wu Cunren's promotion is the first time the queen mother interferes in the appointment and removal of officials in the court, but I believe this will definitely not be the last time."

Ye Qi focused her eyes and thought carefully, Gu Zhen asked curiously when she saw this, "Sir, why did the Queen Mother attack Master Pei of the Dingguo Mansion?"

Pei Yue said: "Pei Rong is also my biological father. Since I publicly denied the rumors of my life experience at the court meeting, it is not easy to be capricious now. The Queen Mother is grasping this point. As long as Pei Rong dies normally, I will have Ding You Keep your filial piety. If things get to this point, it is impossible for me to meddle in the government. Ding You has been in the dark for 27 months. Although I can maintain my influence on the court in secret, it will not be right after all.”

Ye Qi asked again: "Then do you think Luan Yiwei will find out the truth this time?"

The corner of Pei Yue's mouth curved into a mocking arc, he shook his head and said, "No."

Ye Qi calculated the time in his mind, and said softly: "Today is the tenth day."

Pei Yue nodded and said: "Yes, but now who still pays attention to the case ten days ago? That day I took the assassins through the capital, and the palace kept forbearance and restraint. From the beginning to the end, it didn't hinder me from venting my anger. Gao Qiu and Pei Cheng and the others are just responding to the story. If the imperial court suppresses it and delays it, I can't get angry again, or it will make the world think of me as a rampant official."

The two couldn't help but look worried, and after a long time, Ye Qi said in a deep voice: "Actually, I really don't understand why the queen mother in the palace would treat you like this."

"The reason is very complicated." Pei Yue took a sip of the tea cup and said slowly: "Simply put, the person who wants to deal with me is not the Empress Dowager Wu, not Your Majesty, nor the important ministers such as Luo Ting, Wu Cunren and Ning Huai'an. It is the power formed by this land for hundreds of thousands of years. This power is invisible and intangible, but we can give it an easy-to-understand name."

"what name?"

"imperial power."

Ye Qi sighed softly: "So they want to trap you in the capital and make you an idle prince far away from the center of the court."

Pei Yue was calm and calm, and said softly: "Take the administration of Luo as an example. Before I regained the southern border, he helped me many times at critical moments, and he didn't care about others' opinions. Could it be that because I went to the southern border, he Began to be jealous of my accomplishments, and tried every means to suppress me? If he was really such a person, I would not be able to get to where I am today."

Ye Qi wanted to speak but stopped: "But..."

Pei Yue said calmly: "But he and they are really scared, because the power I have now is enough to pose a threat to the imperial power. If I don't return to the capital this time and stay in the southern border, these people in the capital will not dare to do so. Because they can’t afford the consequences of forcing me against me. So now they don’t want to see me leave the capital, in their eyes, this is letting the tiger go back to the mountain with endless troubles.”

Ye Qi was silent for a moment, then suddenly raised his eyebrows and said, "What if you insist on leaving Beijing?"

Pei Yue said frankly: "Then they will concentrate all their strength to kill me. Right now they dare not do this, because Mr. Yuezhang is leading the army away, and the homeland of the southern border is also under the control of my cronies, but if I forcefully leave Even if Empress Dowager Wu falls into civil strife, she will definitely do it."

Gu Zhen's complexion was slightly pale, and she stared at him nervously.

Pei Yue said with a smile: "Sister Zhen'er, don't worry. The current situation has not reached that level, and the two sides are just playing games. They want me to be an obedient prince. As long as I am willing to hand over the power in my hand, I will definitely not be rich in this life." Worry, maybe the imperial court will give me a name to participate in state affairs."

Ye Qi shook his head and said, "If a tiger has no claws, wouldn't it be at the mercy of others?"

Pei Yue said meaningfully: "But if this tiger has sharp teeth and sharp claws, even if it just lies quietly, many people will not be able to sleep at night, lest it roar to the mountains and forests and become the king of beasts."

(End of this chapter)