Red makeup against the world

Chapter 636 Choice
Since Bai Shan went to the hot spring village, Bai Yao became more silent.He just silently went about the errand at hand, neither fighting nor snatching, and didn't think about showing his face in front of Xu Wanzhen.

Xu Wanzhen looked at it coldly for two days, and she knew it.When I went out this morning, I asked her to take care of Tu Manfen.Seeing that she was back, she went back and forth on her errands, and she was very modest and didn't enter the room.

"Come in and talk."

"Yes." Bai Yao respectfully responded outside the door, lifted the curtain to enter the door, and knelt down to salute.His head was slightly lowered, his eyes were quiet and his face was calm.

"During this time, you will be the one to look after the East Wing. Miss Biao will take care of everything she needs. If she feels unwell, come back to me right away."

After getting the errand, Bai Yao's eyes showed joy, and she bowed respectfully: "Bai Yao will definitely live up to the entrustment of the second young lady."

"Get up." Xu Wanzhen said slowly.She didn't even pursue Bai Shan, so how could she vent her anger on Bai Yao?After all, she was rewarded by the Empress Dowager, she is a good person, and she is not at fault.

Bai Yao stood up, bowed her head and folded her arms, and stood neatly, waiting for orders.

"I heard that Bai Shan went to Zhuangzi that day, did you send her off?"

Bai Yao's heart skipped a beat, she never thought that she could hide it from Madam.But the matter has passed for a few days, now Madam suddenly asked, could it be that she is unhappy and wants to hold herself accountable?
After thinking for a while, Bai Yao bit the bullet and said: "Yes. The servant girl and Bai Shan had a friendship for several years in the palace. She did something wrong, and the servant girl failed to persuade her, so she had to go to see her off when she was leaving. Send it." After she finished speaking, she felt a little uneasy.

After a long while, Xu Wanzhen said: "Bai Shan's fault has nothing to do with you. You are a good person, and you can take care of the sisterhood. But next time, don't hide it from me. You should report it to me and see you off in the open. You are affectionate and righteous." , Am I that mean and ungrateful person?"

Bai Yao was startled, and hurriedly knelt down and said, "My maidservant absolutely dare not think of Madam like that. It's just that Madam is busy with work, so this maidservant dare not disturb Madam."

Xu Wanzhen said: "Since you have come to my place, I will treat you as my own family. There are my rules in our courtyard. In the past two days, if you have free time, you can go to ask Madam Zheng for advice, and you must not repeat the mistake."

Bai Yao hurriedly agreed, and retreated respectfully.

It was almost noon, Xu Wan really thought that Tu Manzhen might not be able to come back for lunch in time.He went to the East Wing to sit for a while, and after seeing Tu Manfen came back, he asked Sangzi to bring the little maid to the West Wing to set up a meal.

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The study in the front yard of Duke Zhongguo's Mansion.

Wu Lie, Wu Sheng, and Wu Zhengxiang sat upright, all with serious expressions.What they are discussing right now is a major event related to the future of the Zhongguo Duke's Mansion, and it is not an exaggeration to say that it is life and death.

Wu Zhengxiang had already dispersed his staff, with this study as the center, the inner three floors and the outer three floors were all his confidantes.

After explaining the situation, Wu Zhengxiang asked, "Brother, father, what do you think?"

Although he was very reluctant to admit that Wu Lie was his father, but he was connected by blood. Unless he went to another country incognito, he could only be Wu Lie's son in this life.His body was deeply imprinted with the imprint of the Duke of Zhongguo.

Wu Lie pondered for a long time, and said, "I've been thinking about this matter since the time when King Qianyang rebelled. I haven't been able to make up my mind until now."

The present heyday of Duke Zhong's mansion is due to the fact that the old Duke Zhong, who has passed away, has a bright eye and successfully placed a big bet.Between the former prince and King Ruyang, he stood firmly by the prince's side, and finally became the biggest hero of Conglong, and lived comfortably for seven or eight years.

But Emperor Qinglong had been the prince for more than 20 years, and he was already 46 years old when he ascended the throne.Up to now, the sons have grown up, and the storm of seizing the heirloom has been staged in advance.This difficult problem was once again placed in front of the courtiers of honor.

This time, can the Duke of Zhongguo's bet be right?Wu Lie is not inferior to the old loyal Duke in battle, but he is far behind when it comes to political wisdom and vision.Therefore, after thinking about it all these years, he still hasn't made up his mind.

No wonder he was indecisive.After all, if you are not careful, you will be doomed.

Wu Shengdao: "The prince is ruthless and has a violent temper. Although in the past two years, I have been assisted by an adult and acted calmly like a king, but I always feel a little uneasy in my heart."

Wu Zhengxiang nodded, because the prince vented his anger on Xu Wanzhen and sent an assassin to kill Xu Wanzhen, he made up his mind not to let him ascend to the throne.

In today's discussion, he seemed to be seeking the opinions of his father and brother, but in fact he was leading the topic and guiding the final result.

"According to the news from the palace, the emperor's health has not been as good as before in the past two years." Wu Zhengxiang said slowly, with a heavy tone.

Emperor Qinglong was both his master and his father, and his affection for him far exceeded that of his own father.But after all, Emperor Qinglong is an old man who is about to turn 60 years old. The state affairs are heavy, and he is diligent in governing. He needs to worry about major affairs in the world.Years of physical and mental effort, even with the best medicine and the best doctors in the world, his body will inevitably suffer losses.Especially in the past two years.As he got older, Emperor Qinglong was obviously not as energetic as before.

Thinking of these, Wu Zhengxiang couldn't help feeling sad.If not, how could he choose which prince to help in advance?How much he hopes that Emperor Qinglong will continue to flourish in the spring and autumn, so he only needs to be loyal to him.

"What?" This kind of news is top secret, even Wu Lie doesn't know about it.But Wu Zhengxiang was a close minister of the emperor, he had to believe what he said.

Wu Sheng was startled for a moment, then recalled some changes in the palace in the past two years, and nodded slowly, "I think what the second brother said is right."

"Therefore, I'm afraid we don't have much time left. If we don't make a decision as soon as possible, when the dust settles, I'm afraid we won't be able to please anyone in our house, and it will cause trouble instead." Wu Zhengxiang said.

For this reason, the three people present were all clear in their hearts.

If it's the nobles nearby, for example, those uncle's houses that have long since declined, or distant relatives of the royal family who are barely getting by.It doesn't matter which prince you stand by and who you support.They are not noticeable at all, and they don't have military power in their hands. No matter who takes the big position, their life is still the same.

But the government of Zhongguo can't, or in other words, the government of the four major countries can't stay out of it.

Especially the Wu family who is second only to Duke Ding's mansion.Today, Wu Sheng is leading the Sixth Army of the Beiya and is in charge of the safety of the imperial city.And Wu Zhengxiang holds Xiaoqiguards in his hands, and is the biggest force directly belonging to the emperor in the Gaomang Dynasty.The two of them, no matter whether it is King Qi or the crown prince, who would dare to ignore them?

This is regardless of Wu Lie's influence in the army.

Although Emperor Qinglong was watching, the crown prince and King Qi did not dare to act rashly.But the contest between the two has become more and more frequent.Overtly and secretly, both of them sent people to contact the three members of the Wu family several times, and wanted to take the Wu family for their own use.

Wu family, don't want to express your opinion.But will it work?

(End of this chapter)