novelcrest Chapter 1254 Han Ai
Chapter 1254 Han Ai
Chapter 1254 Han Ai
In the main hall of King Wu's Mansion, Han Ai and Li Jingxuan were all seated, looking at His Highness King Wu with dark eyes in front of him strangely, their mouths squirmed a few times, and they hesitated to speak.
Anyone who dares to punch His Highness King Wu in the eye must be extraordinary.The two of them even had some divergent thinking. Could it be that there was something wrong between this highness known as the "virtuous king" and the prince whose status has gradually stabilized recently, and that's why they fought?
It's not that the two of them have dark minds, but because of Li Ke's status, who would dare to beat him except the prince?Even if His Royal Highness King Wei is still in the capital, he has to be obedient when facing this concubine elder brother, and dare to use any tricks secretly...
Li Ke was so thoughtful, how could he not be aware of the probing gazes of the two people in front of him?
It's just that there's really no way to talk about it. The dignified prince fought with the minister?
I hated Fang Jun more and more in my heart, that bastard who hit people without slapping his face, but specifically greeted himself in the eye socket...
Beside Li Ke, a beautiful and dignified beauty in palace attire smiled on her jade face, her water-cut eyes rolled around, and she glanced at Li Ke who was embarrassed, and then faced Han Ai and Li Jingxuan with soft voices He said with a smile, "Taste this tea quickly. This is Jiangnan Spring Tea sent by Fangfu Yin just now. It has a light aroma and a long aftertaste. It is a rare top quality."
It can be regarded as successfully diverting the attention of Han Ai and Li Jingxuan, but why did you bring up that stick?
Li Ke was secretly annoyed, and glared at the beauty in the palace costume.
This is his side concubine, Xiao Shi, who was born in the Nanliang Emperor's family, and is of the same lineage as Shen Guogong Xiao Yu.Sanyuan Han's and Zhao Jun's Li's are both powerful in Guanlong. Although they are not the core backbone of the Guanlong Group, they are quite powerful.And Han Ai, Li Jingxuan, and Li Ke have a very close friendship, and they have always been good friends of the family. Although Princess Yang of Wu has gradually recovered from her illness after returning to Chang'an from the south of the Yangtze River, as the saying goes, illness comes like a mountain and goes away like a silk thread. Three years and two years of An Yang is difficult to recover, so naturally the side concubine Xiao Shi should come forward on this occasion.
The two thanked each other, picked up the teacup, put it to their mouths and took a sip.
Han Ai clicked his lips, thought about it, and praised: "Not to mention anything else, since Fang Jun improved this method of drinking tea, it is indeed a great pleasure. Now I am not separated from clean tea every day, and it is like a day without drinking. Eat without salt, tasteless."
Xiao's dignified and pretty face was full of warm smiles, and he said, "Then take some with you when you leave later, I'm afraid you won't be able to buy new tea of this grade in the market."
The two were flattered, Li Jingxuan said: "How can this be done? Thank you, Princess Wang, for your kindness, but Your Highness is also a tea lover, how can we take what others like."
Xiao's eyes fluttered, and he raised his beautiful and gorgeous sleeves to cover half of his face, and covered his bright smile, only those two crescent-shaped eyes could be seen, smiling like a flower, and teased: "Your Highness, why don't you wait for me?" Worry? Now I am afraid that Fang Jun will obediently transplant all the tea trees into the palace as long as His Highness gives an order..."
Han Ai and Li Jingxuan were stunned, even if His Royal Highness King Wu is a nobleman, how could Fang Jun be easy to get along with?It's a favor to give you a few catties of new tea, but if you go to ask for it... that's not the case.
Could it be that Fang Jun owed King Wu a favor?
The two looked at Li Ke suspiciously.
Li Ke's cheeks twitched, and he gave Xiao Shi a vicious look.
Xiao Shi laughed more and more happily, her beautiful eyes were full of ridicule...
After being beaten by Fang Jun, if you ask Fang Jun for a few catties of tea, you will not be rejected, right?
Li Ke dotes on Mrs. Xiao very much. This side concubine is not only beautiful and gentle, but also noble, well-educated and reasonable, and the relationship between husband and wife is very good.At this moment, being teased and canceled by Xiao Shi, she didn't worry about it, and said with a wry smile: "Just listen to her."
The two of them agreed.
Drinking tea and talking, the atmosphere is very harmonious.Mrs. Xiao is intelligent, with an exquisite mind, dabbling in all the four books and five classics, and his conversation is humorous, discussing the current situation with Han and Li, citing scriptures and classics, showing his talent.
After a while, Mrs. Xiao stood up, smiled and said: "You guys just talk with His Highness, wait for me to arrange a banquet at the back, and make sure you don't get drunk and don't come home tonight."
Han and Li quickly got up and thanked each other.
Mrs. Xiao returned the salute gracefully and retreated into the back hall.Xiao Shi knows how to be polite, so he naturally knows that Li Ke brought these two people here today to discuss important matters.
Han and Li sat down and looked at Wu Wang Li Ke.
Li Jingxuan asked: "I don't know if Your Highness is calling today, but what are your orders?"
Li Ke put down the teacup, raised his hand and rubbed his sore browbones, scolded Fang Jun in his heart, and said, "It's for the reconstruction of Dongshi."
Han and Li looked at each other, knowing it well.
A few days ago, Wu Wang and Li Ke invited the two of them to drink, and revealed during the meeting that they would participate in the renovation of the East City.Although it is not stated clearly, the implication is obvious, that is, they want the Sanyuan Han family and the Zhaojun Li family to stand on Li Ke's side, and on the side of Jingzhao Mansion.
The two were in a dilemma.
After all, as a member of the Guanlong Group, although he has always been a marginal figure, but blatantly supporting the Jingzhao Mansion and turning against the Guanlong Group, this has too much impact on the family.
Han Ai wondered: "It's not that we don't want to advance and retreat with His Highness, it's really a big matter. I have a lot of worries when discussing with the elders of the clan. But don't worry, Your Highness, although it is inconvenient to stand on His Highness's side openly, But Mihara Han can also assure you that he will remain neutral and stay out of the matter."
This is already the greatest sincerity of the Sanyuan Han family.
Li Jingxuan and Li Ke are about the same age, and their relationship is closer than Han Ai's. There are many taboos in their conversations, and he said bluntly: "Your Highness, why not listen to some advice? Fang Jun wants to rebuild the East City and re-plan it. Enemy against the elites of the world's gentry, even with His Majesty's support, will definitely not succeed. Participating rashly in it will not only be thankless, but will make His Highness's situation even worse."
This is a sincere statement.
How big a force would it be if the world's gentry united?Even with the emperor backing Fang Jun, Dongshi's renovation plan will not succeed.Li Ke was already in an embarrassing situation among the princes, and if he participated in it, he would even attract criticism.
Li Ke chuckled, nodded and said: "Thank you Jingxuan for your kindness, I accept it in my heart. It's just that this time I am afraid that I will disappoint my virtuous brother. Not only will I participate in it, but I will even accept the position of 'supervisor'. Go all out."
Han Ai wondered, "What is 'supervision'?"
Li Ke explained Fang Jun's "outsourcing" strategy to the two in detail.
Han Ai was overwhelmed and praised: "This plan is very clever! I don't know how to solve the problem of a huge amount of funds at once, and it can also win over those who are not firm in their positions and greedy for huge profits, so as to break up the joint boycott of the aristocratic families The situation. Divide and win, and profits are evenly shared, it is simply wonderful!"
This son has a precise vision and a quick mind, and he immediately explained the essence of Fang Jun's "subcontracting" plan, which is amazing and full of praise!
Li Jingxuan was also dumbfounded. He naturally understood Fang Jun's intentions, but his focus was slightly different from Han Ai's. He frowned and said worriedly: "This is indeed a stroke of genius, and it is an irresistible conspiracy. Fang Jun is upright and upright." If the Dao is drawn out, there are naturally countless families and powerful families who seek refuge in the past for the benefit of the people. Just in this way, will the people who participated in the renovation of the East City be half offended by His Highness?"
Not to mention how likely Fang Jun's "outsourcing" strategy is to be implemented, even if it is implemented successfully, then Li Ke's "supervisor" position is a hot potato.Just imagine, whoever participates in the "subcontracting" does not have the idea of making a lot of money, and it is inevitable to cut corners and shoddy.
If Li Ke pickets all these people and refuses to pay the advance payment for construction, it will inevitably lead to criticism.
The most important thing is that the reason why Li Ke can have a detached position in the court is the support and protection of those former Sui officials.However, these former Sui ministers are the main force of the aristocratic family...
After offending all the former survivors of the Sui Dynasty who had always supported him, what is left of him, Li Ke?
As soon as he finished speaking, Han Ai shook his head and retorted: "Brother, what you said is wrong! Is Your Highness a person who doesn't know how to advance or retreat? Since he readily agreed to Fang Jun to accept the position of 'supervisor', how could he not know the key points? According to a certain opinion, if you are offended, you will be offended, even if you deliberately make friends, can you still expect these people to openly support His Highness to compete for the crown prince?"
Li Ke nodded slightly, looking at the younger Han Ai with admiration in his eyes.
"The reason why His Highness is in such an embarrassing situation is because of the support of those former Sui ministers. But among these people, who really wants to support His Highness to become the crown prince? And who is it? Do you want to use this position to get help from the former Sui ministers? Who is even hiding evil intentions and wants His Highness to rely on the support of these people to covet the position of the crown prince, thereby disturbing the spring water so that he can fish in troubled waters?"
Han Ai's tone was low, but his expression was serious.
Is the so-called support from former Sui survivors really what they advertised, because Wu Wang Li Ke has the blood of the former Sui Dynasty and wants to promote Li Ke to the position of prince wholeheartedly?
cry to death...
I was caught drinking and driving at noon yesterday, and I slept all night in the police station. I didn't have time to ask everyone for leave, and I was sentenced to death.
What's even more tragic is that I had a stiff neck last night, my neck and back hurt like hell, I couldn't lift my right hand at all, and I couldn't even wash my face.
The little brother has basically never asked for leave for more than a year. This time the situation is special, and there is really no way. Please forgive me, at least two updates tomorrow.
(End of this chapter)