The Grandmaster Strategist

In Qixia Nunnery, when the bright and unparalleled woman reported what she saw to Fengyi Sect Master, Fengyi Sect Master said lightly: "King Qi is difficult to control. This is what I have known for a long time. If he hadn't not With the possibility of succeeding to the throne, I will not let him do whatever he wants, but now, he actually has a secret meeting with King Yong at this time, Wushuang, do you think King Qi will surrender to King Yong at this time?"

Yan Wushuang hesitated for a moment and said: "In the opinion of my disciples, King Qi will not completely surrender to King Yong. No betrayer can get real attention and trust. Even if King Qi surrenders to King Yong at this moment, he can only win against King Yong." It’s all about saving his life after that. If King Qi helps Prince Bao ascend the throne, then in the future he will be inferior to one person and above ten thousand people. King Qi will not fail to understand this truth. Master, do you want Senior Sister Zheng to ask His Highness Prince Qi clearly?”

Fengyi Sect Master shook his head and said: "Don't alarm the snake. Alas, Qin Zheng is really the most useless one among my direct disciples. Not only was he unable to restrain King Qi, but he also lost his own heart. The most important thing I taught you back then One thing is that we cannot be moved by true feelings. In terms of intelligence, wit, talent and ambition, we women are no worse than their men. The only shortcoming is that we lose ourselves too easily for those cheap emotions."

Yan Wushuang said: "Master is overly concerned. Although Senior Sister Qin is unable to restrain King Qi, this is because King Qi has a unique personality and noble status. If Master makes up his mind, Senior Sister Qin will definitely be able to obey orders and control King Qi."

Fengyi Sect Master said happily: "Wushuang is indeed very smart. This time Yu'er succeeded in assassinating General Ghost Face, and you have found out such important information. I am very happy. You must do your job well and let me see you." s hard work."

Yan Wushuang said: "Disciple must live up to Master's high expectations."

After hesitating for a moment, Yan Wushuang said again: "Master, do you want to report this matter to His Highness the Crown Prince?"

Fengyi Sect Master sneered: "Report him for what he did to make him suspicious of King Qi. Now His Royal Highness is probably frightened, so don't hit him. What's more, if we hold this handle, wait until In the future, after the prince ascends the throne, we will be able to better control King Qi. Presumably, he will also know what he will do to him if the prince knows that he once intended to rebel."

Yan Wushuang said respectfully: "The master's strategy is far-reaching and the disciple admires it. However, there is one thing I don't understand. Princess Changle has nothing to do with the government. Why does the master insist on persecuting her? If this causes Emperor Yong's dissatisfaction, I'm afraid it will be... It’s not worth the loss.”

Fengyi Sect Master sighed slightly and said: "You will understand this matter in the future, but there is a reason why you need to know who Princess Changle's sweetheart is. Although that person is unparalleled in intelligence, such people are mentally fragile. , we all know that he was exhausted mentally and physically due to the attack on Shu, and he recuperated for several years. I sent people to Nanchu to check, and it was confirmed that he was indeed in critical condition at that time. A famous doctor's diagnosis said that his heart meridian was injured and he was on the verge of death for many days. . Last time I paid special attention to Prince Yong's Mansion, he was seriously injured. Over the past year or so, he and Princess Changle have been secretly communicating, so they must have had a deep relationship. If it were at this time, Princess Changle Don't get married. With his body, he will definitely become bedridden, and it may even be life-threatening. You should know how much this will help us."

Yan Wu's eyes flashed with exclamation: "As soon as this person entered Yongwang's shogunate, everything went wrong for us. Now we can't assassinate him again. If we can eliminate this person like this, it's really worth the risk."

Fengyi Sect Master smiled lightly and said: "Actually, this couple is not bad for Princess Changle. Wei Ying has a very good personality and appearance. Being able to marry such a good son-in-law is already a good ending for her. Why should she be attached to her anymore?" A weak and short-lived person."

Yan Wushuang said worriedly: "I heard that Princess Changle is soft on the outside but strong on the inside. I wonder how the sect master will behave?"

Fengyi Sect Master smiled slightly but did not answer.

At this time, Qingyue's voice came from outside the door: "To inform the master, His Royal Highness the King of Qi has entered the capital, and the prince led hundreds of officials to greet him.

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After the grand welcoming ceremony in the suburbs, Li Xian was invited by the prince to drive into the palace to meet the emperor. As soon as the invitation came out, Li Xian sneered in his heart. He was not an idiot. Although the prince had nothing to do with him in the past, he would not be able to do anything about him unless he had some use for him. , he would be so courteous. It seems that the second brother is right. The prince can't wait. Do you want to explain that King Yong is bluffing? After thinking about it, Li Xian decided that if the prince asked him sincerely, he would not hide anything. If he just wants to use his own power, then he should say nothing. As long as he is forced to rebel, then he should just obey orders.

On the Prince's carriage, Li An hesitated for a moment and said: "Sixth brother, you also know the current situation. King Yong is pressing every step, and my father is unclear. My throne is already in danger. Sixth brother, you have always been mine." People, if I lose my throne, even if King Yong doesn't punish you for the sake of my father, you will no longer want to lead troops on expeditions. You will either be put under house arrest or removed from your post. I’m afraid it’s too late for you to regret it.”

Li Xian's expression dimmed. He didn't know this truth, but no matter what, he couldn't rebel. Wouldn't that be betraying his father's trust?

Li An said again: "Sixth brother, I won't say anything more. You should understand that you have no way to retreat now. If I can ascend the throne, I will definitely make you the auxiliary prince. By then, you will be under one person. Sixth brother , what do you think?"

Li Xian said coldly: "Then where does the eldest brother put Fengyi Sect and why they are trying their best to help? I should know it well."

Li An showed embarrassment on his face and said: "Of course they have some demands, but I can handle them. Sixth brother, you and I are brothers. In the future, when we join forces, there will always be a way to restrict Fengyi Sect."

Li Xian sighed softly and said: "My brother knows, your highness can rest assured. As long as my father's heart remains unchanged, my brother will never allow anyone to hurt your highness."

Li An frowned. This was not the result he hoped for. He hoped that Li Xian would offer to help him rebel, but he could not ask for such a thing. Once he said it, there would be endless troubles. He hesitated for a moment and saw Li Xian With a cold expression, he was finally unwilling to take any more risks. Now, he could no longer act recklessly.

After King Qi was summoned by Emperor Yong, when he walked out of the palace, he saw a gorgeous carriage waiting there. He hesitated for a moment, and his close guard next to him whispered: "Your Highness, the princess is here to greet you. If you are not there, It’s a bit excessive, so let’s just deal with it.”

Li Xian thought for a while and walked to the carriage. A maid in the carriage raised the curtain, revealing Princess Qi's smiling face. Li Xian looked a little mocking and slick, and said with a smile: "It turns out that Zheng'er came in person." It is a great honor to welcome this king on his triumphant return.”

Qin Zheng's face turned red and he said, "Your Majesty is always so rude." Li Xian smiled and got into the carriage. The curtains of the carriage were lowered, covering up the laughter and laughter in the carriage.

However, Li An returned to the mansion with a sullen face. After informing Lu Jingzhong of the result of the conversation, he just said hastily: "I'll leave this matter to you." and returned to the inner house. After a while, a post was sent out that the Crown Princess invited Mrs. Shao, the lady in charge of the East Palace, to read. Half an hour later, the pale-looking Huo walked into the secret room of the Prince's mansion, which was dedicated to the Prince's sexual pleasure. In the violent rage of the prince venting his emotions, the blood and tears of innocent women flowed.

In the afternoon of that day, the master of the Fengyi Sect entered the palace to meet the empress. Soon after, Empress Dou sent the female officer Zhao Shanggong to pass the edict to Princess Changle.

Princess Changle frowned slightly and looked at Zhao Shanggong who was delivering the edict in front of her. The Queen Empress passed the edict for her to go and have an audience. This was not a good sign. Moreover, it is the Shang Gong who comes personally. According to the system of the Great Yong Inner Palace, except for the chief female officer next to the queen and concubine, who is Shang Gong, the chief female officers of the other palaces are all Shang Yi. Most of these female officials are older palace maids. , just like Zhou Shangyi of his Cuiluan Palace, who was the former trusted maid of his mother-in-law. She is already thirty years old this year. Regardless of whether she is Shanggong Shangyi, she has a very high status. There is no need to do this kind of thing of conveying imperial edicts. Zhao Shanggong, the head of the female officials in the harem, came to do it in person, and Zhao Shanggong was very tight-lipped. He only said that the queen had invited the princess, but he refused to explain anything. Although Chang Le was worried in her heart, she then thought about it. Soldiers will stop her, and water will cover her. She is a princess who is deeply favored by the emperor, and even the queen cannot do anything to her. Therefore, her face showed a perseverance, and she smiled and said: " Please lead the way from Zhao Shanggong."

Zhao Shanggong led Princess Changle around to a Changxuan room, which was beautifully furnished, including chess, chess, Yaoqin, etc. Queen Dou was playing chess with a masked woman in snow clothes when she saw Princess Changle walking in. , he pushed the chess piece onto the chessboard and said, "That's it, I admit defeat. Changle comes over and pays homage to the master of the Fengyi Sect."

Princess Changle's heart skipped a beat, and she stepped forward to prostrate herself and said, "Changle, when you see your mother, you see the master of the sect."

The woman in snow clothes had a pair of clear and cold eyes with a faint unknown emotion. She stepped forward to lift Princess Changle up and said with a smile: "The last time I saw you, you were just a little baby. Now you are already a tall girl."

The queen sighed: "It's just that this child has a hard life. She was sent to marry Nanchu by her father in the past, and now she is a widow at home."

The woman in snow clothes smiled and said: "Chang Le is dignified and elegant, how can you live alone for a long time? I heard that the emperor has chosen a son-in-law for you. Soon you will be able to harmonize with the piano and the piano, and treat each other as guests."

Princess Changle was not allowed to speak, but Mrs. Dou had already smiled and said: "The prince-in-law her father chose for her is the son of Prime Minister Wei. Although the wedding time was not specified, this matter cannot be delayed for too long. Changle, do you think so? ?”

Although Princess Changle had been prepared, she still felt a chill in her heart. She tightly held the folding fan that she had kept with her all year round. It seemed that the person was supporting her by her side. She smiled and said: "The queen is worried too much. Changle now has the Buddha by his side, so her heart is as calm as water." , please don’t worry, my dear, Chang Le has already rejected the marriage with my father.”

The queen was hesitant and glanced at Fengyi Sect Master. Fengyi Sect Master said with encouragement: "Chang Le is right. We women don't necessarily have husbands to accompany us. The Queen also pities your youth. You still have to think about it carefully. , this fan of yours is quite elegant, can you show it to me?"

Changle's heart tightened, but he could only hand the folding fan over and said, "Please appreciate it, Master."

Fengyi Sect Master took the folding fan, looked at the poem on it, and read softly: "It's colder than the Bei River, and the water is lighter than autumn. At the beginning of the distant road, I can only see the crossing point. It's because there is no painting in the painting, so the painting should relieve the sorrow of a lifetime. . What a poem, and he deserves to be the most talented man in Southern Chu." After saying that, he looked at Princess Changle with a cold gaze and said, "Is the princess really unwilling to get married?" Princess Changle felt short of breath, as if she was like Mount Tai. The pressure hit her. Although she had always been weak, her temperament was soft on the outside and strong on the inside. Due to her status, the master of the Fengyi Sect only used his momentum to fight against him, so she was able to endure it. The cold voice of Fengyi Sect Master rang in her ears: "Princess, Wei Ying is also the husband carefully chosen by the emperor for you. If you follow the will of God and the people, not only will you have a happy life, but your father, the emperor, mother and concubines will also be spared. I'm worried about you." Princess Changle felt in a daze, and the strong pressure almost forced her to agree, but the image of the pale and frail scholar in Tsinghua soon appeared in her mind, and her eyes fell on the folding fan Above, she said in a trembling voice: "Thank you so much for your care, Master. Changle has no intention of remarrying now. Wei Ying is easygoing, but he is not a good man."

The master of the Fengyi Sect raised his eyebrows slightly, gently shook the folding fan and said, "The princess rejects the emperor and the queen's kindness so much. It must be because her intention is already determined, and I am not in a position to persuade her." As he said this, he suddenly used his bare hands to exert force, and the finely crafted folding fan It turned into powder.

Princess Changle screamed with tears in her beautiful eyes. Fengyi Sect Master said apologetically: "I accidentally ruined your folding fan. Let's do this. I will compensate you with a good one."

Princess Changle felt a fire burning in her heart, and said angrily: "No, it's just a folding fan. The master doesn't have to blame himself." Although she said this, unforgettable hatred was projected in her bright eyes. It turns out that even the master of Fengyi Sect felt a chill in his heart.

At this time, Queen Dou said: "Chang Le, you are not in good health. Seeing that your face is pale, I must be tired. It's better to go back and rest early."

Changle suppressed the grief and indignation in his heart and resigned as expected, but his steps were a little staggered. Lu'e, who was standing far away just now, was not aware of all this. She just felt that the princess was in a bad mood and hurriedly helped her back to the palace. She had just left not long ago. , suddenly a surprised voice came from a distance: "Your Highness, why are you here too?"

Changle looked up tiredly, but it was Wei Ying and a young eunuch standing there. In the past, Changle would have left with an excuse, but now she could hardly think, and asked in a daze: "Why is Mr. Wei here?"

Wei Ying's face was filled with joy as he said: "I have entered Zhongshu Province and am serving the emperor. Just now, the emperor learned that the master of the Fengyi Sect has arrived, so he specially sent me to report to the empress and ask the master to stay a little longer. The emperor would like to invite you." Dinner for the master."

When Changle heard the words Fengyi Sect Master, he felt anger burning in his heart. He was about to leave, but he felt dizzy and his body fell limply to the ground. Lu'e screamed. She was not very strong. Although she managed to hold the princess, she was unable to do so. When she came to see the queen this time, Princess Changle did not bring many palace maids with her. For some reason, there were no palace maids. , the only little eunuch was too young to help the princess. In desperation, Lu'e had no choice but to look up at Wei Ying. Although Wei Ying was a man, he was the princess's "fiancé" after all. Although Lu'e E knew that the princess loved someone else, but she couldn't let the princess fall into a coma like this.

Wei Ying hesitated for a moment, then hurriedly stepped forward, stretched out his hand to help her, and said, "Is there a room nearby where the princess can rest for a while, or call the imperial doctor to diagnose her pulse."

Lu'e said happily: "Thank you, Mr. Wei, for reminding me that this is the west side of the Imperial Garden, and next to it is the palace of Concubine Duan. Please help me to send the princess there."

Wei Ying picked up the princess and said, "Then please ask Miss Lu'e to lead the way."

Lu'e said to the little eunuch: "Hurry up and report to Concubine Changsun that the princess suddenly fainted. Please come to Concubine Duan's palace to pick up the princess."

The little eunuch agreed again and again, turned around and ran away. Wei Ying hugged Princess Changle and followed Lu'e. Although Lu'e walked in a hurry, she always paid attention to what was behind her. Wei Ying saw a look of pity and love flashing in Wei Ying's eyes, and he couldn't help but sympathize with him. He thought to himself if the princess was like this. It's not bad to change your mind.

Not far away, Lu'e might have been walking in a hurry and accidentally fell down. She couldn't help but cover her ankle and scream in pain. Wei Ying said anxiously: "Miss Lu'e, what's wrong with you?"

Lu'e smiled bitterly and said, "Master Wei, I'm afraid I won't be able to walk."

Wei Ying shouted: "Is there anyone nearby?"

Lu'e also shouted twice, but in the end Lu'e could only say helplessly: "Master Wei, please follow this road not far, which is the residence of Concubine Duan." Wei Ying said hesitantly: "In the harem, How inconvenient I am."

Lu'e said anxiously: "How long has it been? If you are still worried, I'm afraid the princess' condition will get worse. Besides, you and the princess are still engaged, so it should be fine."

Wei Ying could only say: "Miss Green, please wait here, I will send someone to rescue the girl." After that, he continued to move forward along the path. After a while, Wei Ying became a little confused. Two roads appeared in front of him. After thinking about which way he should go, he walked forward along the path on his left. After a while, a palace appeared in front. He was so happy that he stepped forward and knocked on the palace door, but only an old eunuch came out to greet him. He said in panic: "Why is this lord here?"

Wei Ying smiled bitterly and said, "I am Wei Ying. Princess Changle suddenly fainted. I wanted to send her to Concubine Duan's palace, but unexpectedly I took the wrong route."

The eunuch said with sincerity and fear: "No one has lived here for a long time. Master Wei, please send the princess in to rest first. I will call for someone right now."

Wei Ying could only say, "I'm sorry to bother you, please find someone to come and take care of the princess."

After the old eunuch left, Wei Ying and Princess Changle were the only two people left in the silent palace. Looking at the pale beauty lying on the bed, Wei Ying's heart was filled with excitement. He was the son of a famous family, and he was He was talented and respected, but Princess Changle stubbornly refused him. Thinking of this, he couldn't help but feel angry in his heart. But as soon as his eyes fell on Princess Changle, she became gentle and kind. Although it was regrettable, Princess Changle She is a woman that he admires in his heart.

The closed door made the interior of the dormitory dim, which made people feel ambiguous. Wei Ying felt his mood quicken. In the corner of the dormitory, the smell of spices burning in the incense burner became stronger and stronger. Wei Ying felt more and more unbearable, and his eyes towards Princess Changle became a little more unclear.