Chapter 101: Infernal Affairs
Zhao Duke’s Mansion.
"Cousin, I have been looking for you for a long time and finally saw you here."
Li Chengqian had a slight smile on his face, wearing casual clothes, and called out to Changsun Chong, who was leaving with his servants.
"What's the matter with the prince looking for someone?" Changsun Chong frowned unconsciously. Although he was a cousin of Prince Chengqian, Changsun Wuji often warned him not to get too close to the prince.
The glory of the Changsun family is too dazzling. Changsun Wuji was the number one hero of the Zhenguan Dynasty, and Changsun Wugui was favored by His Majesty.
In addition to the two princes with the blood of the Changsun family, it can be said that their power has reached its extreme.
It is not obvious in the early years of Zhenguan, but if several princes grow up, then the Changsun family's side will be crucial.
Therefore, Changsun Chong has always avoided being too close to Li Chengqian.
Li Chengqian did not feel uncomfortable with these a little cold words, but instead said with a smile: "Li Zhi has a bad temper in the palace and said she wants to terminate the engagement with the Changsun family. After all, you are... But this kind of thing is not something she can decide, but in fact, Li Zhi's heart is still with you, but I can't get through that hurdle in my heart. Gu has already advised her for help, but..."
Changsun Chong's face relaxed, and bowed, "Thank you, the prince for persuading Lizhi. In fact, Princess Shang is not something you and I can control, but fortunately Lizhi and Chong are still getting along."
"Young Master, the time for medical school is coming soon. If you are late, you will be punished to copy books." The servant next to him reminded.
"It turns out that later is the time for my cousin to attend class. I'm disturbed me. I wonder if Chengqian can go to the school with my cousin?" Li Chengqian was a little stunned, and his eyes saw the brown cloth schoolbag carried by the servant's hand, and the blue cover of the book was looming.
...
The right back street of Duke Zhao’s mansion.
An exquisite and luxurious carriage parked on the side of the road, but it did not seem abrupt in the crowded street market.
"Daojun, the prince has entered the Duke of Zhao's mansion and has gone to the medical school with Changsun Chong."
A man in ordinary clothes, mysteriously walked out of the alley, walked to the shaft of the carriage, and said in a low voice.
"That's good..." A faint sigh came from the depths of the carriage.
After saying that, the coachman shook the whip, the horse neighed, and pulled the carriage away.
"Mr. Dao, this is too risky. Your Majesty will know sooner or later."
The coachman lowered the brim of his hat, but looking at his rough eyebrows and the pockmarks left by the smallpox epidemic, everyone familiar with them knew it.
Su Meng, one of the two lieutenants in charge of the imperial guards around the Supreme Emperor.
"Shimin is not a fool. He can find out where the prince goes. You have already collected the money you gave you, five hundred stakes." Li Yuan sat upright in the carriage, with a trace of gleam flashing in his eyes.
If you are a person, you will have flaws. Su Meng was once a member of the Tiance Mansion Army, so he had the opportunity to be transferred to the Supreme Emperor as an imperial guard.
Hou Guangliang is the son of Hou Junji, Duke of Lu, and has no shortage of status, status and wealth.
But Su Meng is different. He was promoted from the army to the lieutenant. Although his family is not poor, he is absolutely not rich.
And the most important thing is Su Meng's idea of loyalty to the emperor, of course, it is not Li Shimin, but Li Yuan. However, as the Supreme Emperor retired, his loyalty was also hidden.
After all, people must survive, what's the use of loyalty?
Li Yuan had already asked Huaping to take the opportunity to return to Cuihua Mountain and secretly hired someone to investigate the situation at Su Meng's home.
His parents starved to death during the war at the end of the Sui Dynasty, and only one sister was left in the family, and they usually lived on Su Meng's salary.
Just a few days ago, Su Meng's sister fell seriously ill.
Although it was tragic news, Li Yuan successfully instigated the two lieutenants who were monitoring his actions to rebel against one.
In fact... Su Meng's sister only had a common cold, but she successfully used money to buy a bribe to the local doctor's conscience.
After being sick for a long time, it is not only easy for a family to be dragged down in this world. This was also the case in ancient times.
Five hundred coins became the last straw that crushed Su Meng's heart.
"Secretary Su, have you ever heard of Infernal Affairs?" Li Yuan said with a smile: "If you hide it and do not report it, as long as the Shimin is careful, sooner or later, you will find out who is the inner person. No, this matter is very simple. Just ask the imperial guards' confession and know where you are recently... I heard it from the second Chu!"
"I heard it, two Chu!" Su Meng felt cold in his heart. He knew very well that he would die if he betrayed His Majesty. So... what about my sister? She might also send it to the Jiaofangsi and become a prostitute!
"Daojun, what can you do if you do this?" He said a little unwillingly.
"It's very simple, infernal Affairs." Li Yuan first asked Su Meng to slow down from the carriage, and then said slowly: "You will immediately write a secret report after you go back later. It is clear that I secretly set up a plan to lead you to the trap. You are resentful. Thinking that you were once a member of the Tiance Army, I secretly reported this to Your Majesty."
After saying that, Li Yuan changed the topic and said, "Su Meng, you must be clear that I am Shimin's father. This move is just to protect myself. As long as someone does not touch the military power, even if you kill you in the street, Shimin will only be fun...
But you are different. You are neither close nor close to the people. If you have a little distraction, you will immediately suffer a murder.
You have to think clearly about right and wrong!”
"I know." Su Meng lowered the hat and a trace of sadness flashed in his heart.
He is the chess piece mixed with the game between the Supreme Emperor and His Majesty the Emperor.
No choice!
He has chosen to join the emperor, so no matter what, his life and death are no longer held in his hands, but are squeezed tightly by the emperor.
In His Majesty the Emperor, no matter how pale the reason is, it is a betrayal.
He only regretted that he had a shorter mind and was successfully exploited by the Supreme Emperor after five hundred stakes.
"Daojun, where are you going now?" Su Meng glanced around and found that he had arrived at Mingde Gate.
Towards the east of Mingde Gate, pass Zhuque Street, you will reach Qujiangfang, and towards the south, you will exit Chang'an City.
"Go to Cuihua Mountain!" Li Yuan smiled faintly.
As Li Chengqian's grandfather of the human emperor, he is the second only to Empress Changsun and Li Shimin in Li Chengqian's heart. So, when he heard Li Yuan ask him to go to the medical school and Changsun Chong to attend classes in Tingtao Pavilion for one day.
Li Chengqian naturally had no reason to refuse.
But when the Tang Dynasty crown prince Li Chengqian walked into the muddy waters of Tingtao Pavilion, the representative role of symbolizing the intentions of the court was even more powerful than that of the Supreme Emperor!
Then it is very difficult for the court to suppress the turmoil of this battle!
Before, Zhou Han's chance of winning was almost zero. But now, with Li Chengqian entering, everything became confusing again.
Perhaps...the chances of winning are 100%.
Chapter completed!