Luoyang, Princess Taiping's Mansion.

It's another year of Chinese New Year's Eve, and in the past, Princess Taiping's Mansion was always laughing and lively, but now it is a bit depressed and even depressed.

Xue Shao is away, his eldest son has not returned from a long journey, and now the court situation is complex and crisis-ridden, how can Princess Taiping be happy. If she is not happy, the others will naturally not be able to laugh.

In recent days, Princess Taiping has always been on the go, and few people know what she is busy with all day. It's just that after returning home every day, Princess Taiping will spend more than half of her time by Yu Hongye's side.

Yu Hongye was about to give birth, and Princess Taiping took her to her own mansion, so that the best doctors and the most attentive maids took care of her day and night.

Shangguan Wan'er and her mother, Madame Zheng, also live in Princess Taiping's mansion now, and rarely return to their own homes. Because the situation is complicated now, Princess Taiping is worried that someone will make trouble for Shangguan Wan'er's mother and daughter, and there has been an incident where Zhang Tongxiu went to visit Mrs. Zheng with gifts.

As the brother of Zhang Yizhi and Zhang Changzong, Zhang Tongxiu went to visit Mrs. Zheng, which can be described as absurd. He actually wanted to match his widowed father-in-law, hoping that Mrs. Zheng could marry his father-in-law. Mrs. Zheng, as a famous lady and the widow of a prime minister and a famous person, and Xue Shao's mother-in-law, of course, has 10,000 reasons to sternly refuse this ridiculous marriage.

In this way, it is in the hands of the Zhang family's brothers - Mrs. Zheng's refusal to marry, this is to look down on our Zhang family!

If you add oil and vinegar to one to ten, ten to hundred, it will become Mrs. Zheng angrily scolding and humiliating Zhang Tongxiu, and even accusing the two of Zhang to be shameless and willing to be the first face.

This involves insulting Wu Zetian.

Mrs. Zheng was imprisoned because of this, and Shangguan Wan'er was also demoted from the palace and no longer served as a female official.

Mrs. Zheng was imprisoned for several days, but was finally acquitted. During this period, there were many people who came forward to ask for bail, intercede and testify, including Princess Taiping, Prince Li Xian, Prime Minister Li Dan, the old prime minister Cen Changqian, who was recuperating from illness, and Di Renjie, the most trusted prime minister of Wu Zetian. Of course, Wu Zetian was also very aware of the seriousness of this incident in his heart, so after symbolically reprimanding Mrs. Zheng a few words, he released her.

The matter did not continue to expand.

But it undoubtedly seriously violated Princess Taiping's bottom line. Or more precisely, it has violated Xue Shao's bottom line. It's just that Princess Taiping didn't dare to tell Xue Shao about this matter, and she repeatedly told Guo An not to tell Xue Shao. Otherwise, with Xue Shao's temper, he would definitely return to the capital with three thousand iron horsemen, and come to a bloody Xingshi to ask for guilt.

When the Zhang brothers saw people, they bit the indiscriminate mad dog, which completely angered Princess Taiping. She wanted to order Linlang to take action to kill them several times. But seeing the pair of children that Linlang brought with her, Princess Taiping gave up these radical thoughts again.

This is not the same as in the past, and we can no longer act recklessly as before.

But Princess Taiping also completely understood one thing, and it was almost impossible to solve the big trouble of the Zhang brothers through "formal channels". There is an empress to protect them to the death, the imperial power is supreme, and both public morality and the law are just decorations and jokes.

Then they can only be solved by "extraordinary means"!

The mutiny has taken root in Princess Taiping's mind. But Princess Taiping also knows better than anyone the power and risk of the word "mutiny".

This is no longer as simple as beating a dog and bullying the master.

Today, the Zhang brothers are not only the empress's face pets, they have also become the empress's spokesmen for power above the court. On the surface, the spearhead of the mutiny was only directed at the Zhang brothers. But behind the Zhang brothers stood the empress of the dynasty, the mother of Princess Taiping.

Emotionally speaking, Princess Taiping definitely does not want to meet her mother. For the sake of victory and defeat, due to Xue Shao's absence, Princess Taiping was not completely sure that she would succeed in the mutiny. Although she was confident in convincing Li Duozuo and Zhao Yijie, the two generals of the Imperial Forest Army, it was not difficult to win the support of Dang Jinbi and Guo Dafeng. However, a princess and a general with the army launched a mutiny, whether it succeeded or failed, it was a "rebellion". Even if the mutiny is ultimately successful, there will be no place for him to die.

This is called, the teacher is unknown.

In recent days, Princess Taiping has been thinking about this matter the most.

The one who discussed these things with her was Shangguan Wan'er.

After Mrs. Zheng's incident, Shangguan Wan'er no longer entered the palace. Although Wu Zetian also sent someone to invite Shangguan Wan'er afterwards, she also resigned on the grounds of illness. Anyway, Shangguan Wan'er is no longer a concubine in the palace but a minister's wife and concubine, and the palace should not go, but the big deal is to "resign" and stop doing it!

Shangguan Wan'er pointed out sharply that if you want to solve Erzhang by means of mutiny, the core problem is that there must be a prince in charge!

Even if the crown prince is just a banner and just a puppet, that's enough!

If you can win the support of Prime Minister Li Dan, it will be the icing on the cake and the odds of winning will be greatly increased. Although King Xiang does not have any real power now, after all, he has been the "imperial heir" for many years and has a high reputation and influence among civil and military officials.

In addition, the close participation of the prime minister and the commander of the army is also indispensable!

Princess Taiping thought in her heart: Wan'er is a good point. The prince is in charge, and the division is famous. The king of the prime minister helped in the war, and his prestige was greatly enhanced, and our side was the core force of this coup. Due to Xue Lang's absence, Li Duozuo, Zhao Yijie, Dang Jinbi and Guo Dafeng could only lobby me. Di Renjie and Cen Changqian, the two most important prime ministers, can only be fought for by me.

"But the biggest problem now is ......" Shangguan Wan'er's brows furrowed, "The prince is already a frightened bird, and he doesn't dare to act rashly." In addition, he and Wu Chengsi and Wu Sansi became sons and daughters, and the relationship has always been very close. Now although Wu Chengsi has passed away, Wu Sansi and the Zhang family brothers have long been friends. Therefore, it is really difficult to say what the prince's position will be. ”

Princess Taiping had already thought of this, so as soon as she heard Shangguan Wan'er talk about it, she sighed, "I'm really scared stupid, so stupid that I am afraid that I will forget what my surname is!" ”

"If you can make the prince and Erzhang form a mortal enmity, this matter may be successful." Shangguan Wan'er said.

Princess Taiping shook her head lightly, "This kind of thing, we can't help." For more than ten years, Xue Lang has always implemented a purpose, small wins rely on wisdom, big wins rely on morality. If it is for the sake of a small victory, sooner or later there will be bad news. ”

"Your Highness is right, we can't do what we do for the sake of a small victory." Shangguan Wan'er said, "Then we can only wait, an appropriate time." Until then, forbearance is paramount. After all, the husband and the prince are far away, and without them as the backbone, we should not make claims. ”

Princess Taiping nodded and said, "Now I hope that the Great Zhou and the Turks will really fight." Only in this way can Xue Lang have the opportunity to form a huge threat to the imperial court with heavy troops. With him as a strong backing, we have enough confidence to do what we have to do. ”

"But in my opinion, this war is very difficult to fight." Shangguan Wan'er said, "The Divine Emperor has sent Tian Guidao to Yudu Jinshan, in the name of investigation, but it is actually seeking peace. On the Turkic side, there is the head of the Tunyu Valley, and he has always advocated reconciliation with the Great Zhou and will not start a war easily. ”

Princess Taiping fell silent for a moment.

"This is indeed the greatest crisis we have ever faced." Shangguan Wan'er said, "But Your Highness, I always have a feeling...... We can win! ”

Princess Taiping's eyes lit up, she took a deep breath, and nodded solemnly, "Yes, we can win!" ”

……

The vast Gobi is covered with snow.

A few horses stood in it, like a few drops of ink falling from a large white piece of paper.

Xuan Yunzi tightened his hood, turned back to Xue Shao and Yuenu and said, "Go back, you don't have to send each other." ”

"Xuanyunzi, let me go with you, right?" The moon slave did not give up, and insisted for the last time.

"You are so good to serve your son, you are doing your best." Xuan Yunzi said half-jokingly and half-seriously, "But you also have to be more restrained, don't make him old and decrepit." ”

The moon slave scolded, "Wanderer, what nonsense? ”

"Don't stop talking!" Xue Shao scolded angrily and funny, stepped forward and said to Xuan Yunzi: "This trip is quite risky, you have to be more careful." Remember, you're just going to put the icing on the cake, don't fantasize about sacrificing your life. ”

"Don't worry, I'm not that great." Xuan Yunzi smiled slightly and said, "I also know that you will never pin all your hopes on one woman. ”

Xue Shao nodded, "You're right. If it weren't for you, I would have had something else. But if you can succeed, the odds will be better and the ending will be more perfect. ”

"I understand." Xuan Yunzi's expression was quite relaxed, and he said, "Actually, since the first day I left the grassland, I have always hoped to have another chance to meet Ai Yan and Krakus. Now, I am very happy to be there when they need me the most. ”

"In short, come back in good condition." Xue Shao's accentuated tone.

Xuan Yunzi smiled, turned over on his horse, and flew away against the wind and snow.

"Childe, I'm worried about her." The moon slave looked at her back and said softly.

Xue Shao's eyebrows furrowed slightly, pursed his lips, and remained silent.

"Let me catch up with her and go with her, won't you?" Yuenu said.

Xue Shao suddenly turned around and walked away, waving his hand with his back to the moon slave, "Come on!" ”

Yue Nu sighed, took the horse, and quickly followed Xue Shao.

Xue Shao took the reins from her hand, opened his big cloak, and walked side by side with her shoulders.

Yue Nu didn't know why Xue Shao did this.

She just felt that Childe's arms were so strong at the moment, and his arms were so warm.

"Moon slave, we will grow old together."

"Hmm!"

"You and me, Xuan Yunzi, Princess Taiping, Shangguan Wan'er. All of them. ”

"Hmm!!"