summer day, winter night

Chapter 8 Situation

However, the emperor's consideration was far from that simple. On the second day when he went to court, King Cang handed over his military power according to the agreement, but the emperor did not accept his official position, and even promoted him to be a grand tutor, even though the grand tutor was a vacant position with the emperor , It also taught Cang Wang that there is a hundred and eight thousand miles away from losing power.

Except for King Cang who didn't show it on the face, others, including Su Wuzhan, were a little surprised by such a change.

Their sage, over the years, has always treated courtiers who no longer trust him, but he has always been merciless. When did he become so magnanimous.

"It's not that this king still has value to use, but it doesn't look like the emperor's style, and it's probably the queen mother's idea." Cang Wang couldn't help sneering, "Over the years, the emperor has become more and more utilitarian. At the border, even dealing with individuals is so sloppy. If this king has the slightest rebellious thoughts, he will have an opportunity like this."

"After all, from yesterday's conversation, I knew his suspicions, and I also understood that he must cut down the power of the king in the future. If this is the case, how can I sit and wait for death."

King Cang could see clearly, but Cang Jia couldn't help worrying: "The subordinates know that the prince will not rebel. The emperor also knows the prince, and I am afraid that he is sure of this. In this way, the situation of Prince Cang's mansion in the future, even if it is fine on the surface, will be in the dark. ..."

"Since when have you been so wordy?" He glanced at Cang Jia's frowning brows with a half-smile, and then ordered, "Go out, this king has his own opinion on this matter."

Cang Jia slowly bent his back: "Yes."

Su Wuxie witnessed the drama that was staged in the court today, but he was not as calm as King Cang. He stayed in the bamboo forest almost all day, and what King Cang confided to him yesterday was replaying in his mind over and over again.

He finally understood that King Cang had so much kindness, and he could only repay it with his heart. However, when he first entered the court, facing such a situation, he didn't even know where to put his hands and feet, so how could he help? ?

Is it possible that I still need to go to the Cang Palace to ask for advice?

How can such a thing as repaying a favor come like this.

That's all, just play by ear, why bother so much.With a wave of his hand, Liu Zang, who was standing on the sidelines, bent over and came in, "Send someone to check, is King Cang in the mansion?"

But Liu Zang hesitated, he hesitated to speak: "My lord..."

"how?"

"Right now, there are rumors in the central capital that you have belonged to the Cangwang Party. If you don't want to teach people to say that, should you avoid suspicion?"

The Cangwang Party, now under the operation of the emperor, has no good reputation in Beijing.

Su Wuzhen also said that he wanted to be a pure minister as he said when he took the imperial examination in the Jinluan Hall, but now he has completely lost his direction after going through all kinds of things in these days.

"Having said that, it's just that if I alienate Cangwang's mansion because of this, let's not say that everyone's talk is not such a blocking method, even if I am myself, I will not be able to pass." Su Wuzhen's eyes gradually filled with bitterness, "And, if I expected well, I won't be able to serve as a Beijing official for long."

"Liu Zang, you go."

On the way to Prince Cang's Mansion, facing the strange gazes of passers-by, Su Wuzhen deeply realized how depressing it is to directly accept the disapproval of most people.Frustrated by the officialdom, coupled with the disgusted gazes of the common people, even though he knew that none of this was his fault, he was still full of emotions churning in his chest.

So at this time, when he saw the same stone table and the same person sitting in the Huxin Pavilion as when he met for the first time, the comparison of the two made him understand more clearly that he and Cang Wang were like friends. How precious is the warmth and touch given to him in getting along with each other.

"Where is Mr. Su's errand? Why is he at home like this king?" Cang Wang is so smart. As he said, he thought of the joint.

He sneered, "It's true, this king. He only mentioned one sentence in front of the emperor. Unexpectedly, he really let Wang Yushi do this. Even if he mentioned it a little bit, Wang Yushi's actions would not be so shocking." Nausea."

As soon as this sentence was uttered, the gentleness that King Cang had always written in his eyes in front of Su Wuzhen was completely replaced by bitterness.

Su Wuxi understands the reason why King Cang has changed so much. As a man, he was betrayed by his brothers, and as a subject, he was suspected by the king. How could he not be heartbroken?

This kind of heartache has transformed into a harsher style, like a big hand, roughly tearing off the softness that has covered his heart in Beijing for many years.

"Wang Yushi also wrote the poisoning?"

"It was written by the Wang family. By chance, the members of the Wang family learned that someone was paranoid about revenge against you, so they secretly asked people to help. The Wang family is a nobleman with some background. It is not uncommon for someone who is proficient in mechanism skills. This time The failure is because they didn't expect the existence of this king."

King Cang picked up a piece of snacks slowly, with a pair of black eyes that seemed to be smiling but not a smile, his aggressive aura brought a compelling handsomeness.

"In the past, the limelight of the great talent Su was unstoppable in Beijing. There were many people who obtained fame together with him, so there were also many people who were jealous. But there was only one person like him. Without the intervention of the Wang family, how could there be such a thing?" What happens to them is what they want."

"That's right, I don't have any influence behind me, but I have a great reputation among the people in the court. The consequences of attacking are small, but it is in line with the sensational effect they want." Su Wuxi paused, and then said the purpose of this trip , "Why does Jingzhong say that I am a member of the Cangwang Party?"

"Are you asking this because you are worried that there is something hidden in it?"

"I will resign tomorrow, not to worry about this..."

King Cang laughed and said, "Are you worried about this king? This king is not so easy to overthrow. At worst, he will just leave the capital."

Su Dacai, who is eloquent in front of everyone, doesn't know what to say now, so he can only hang his head uncomfortably, and then hears King Cang whispering: "If he doesn't want to give me a way, he will just die. That's all."

Su Wuzhan raised his head, "My lord, don't mention death anymore, I know what your lord is capable of, I won't rebel, and I won't just sit and wait for death."

"Let's not talk about it," Cang Wang let out a sigh of relief, raised his eyebrows and smiled, "Today, Ben Wang will take you to a good place."

"Let's go."

Nodding his head, although Su Wuzhen felt that King Cang's smile just now was a little... rippling, but he still got up to follow.

It is certain that no matter what Cang Wang wants to do, it will not be harmful to him.

Today, it is said that I came here because I was worried about the situation of the Cangwang Party, but it is better to say that I came here because I have been worrying about the safety of this person in front of me.

And now this person is within his sight, he doesn't know why, but naturally, all worries have already gone with the wind.

He has an official position but can't get an errand. Now he is only one step away from resigning from office, let alone his political ideals.

Those thoughts about the New Deal, the country and the people, these days, can only be stranded in the water, and then wait for the day when the tide rises, and they can enter the ocean where they can swim freely.

The place where King Cang took him was a tea ceremony seat, which was indeed very quiet and elegant.

The two were welcomed in by the waiter. After taking their seats, King Cang introduced to him: "This is a good place to drink tea and listen to books. You can stay from early morning to dusk if you want a cup of tea. There are ordinary and expensive teas, and there are many. It is a boutique that can only be found in the palace. I often come here when I have nothing to do on weekdays."

Su Wuxi looked around, and nodded in response to King Cang's words.

A waiter who was a bit lonely came over and asked softly, "What do you two want to order?"

Su Wuxi followed the voice and looked at the person. With just this one glance, he, who was completely undefended, was amazed by the woman dressed as a waiter in just a moment.