It's murderous intent!

Fan Xiaodao felt a chill in his heart and even looked away.

He has seen many women, but this is the first time he has seen a woman like Princess Taiping, who has her own aura in every gesture and gesture. Even if she doesn't say a word, her eyes are enough to shock the whole audience. This is the first time he has seen her, with her beautiful face.

, with a trace of unquestionable temperament, it seems that the whole world will surrender at her feet.

Thinking about Qian's consort's virtue, Fan Xiaodao's first impression was that a flower was stuck in cow dung.

Princess Taiping walked slowly towards the house and said slowly: "Get up. Today is Mrs. Zhao's birthday. The Ai family is here to ask for a glass of water and wine."

Not only Fan and Zhao, but also all the ladies present showed astonishment. In the capital, the family members of officials were also divided into three, six or nine grades, such as the wives of several cabinet bachelors, the royal family, etc.

Relatives of the country, wives of dukes and marquises, they are the first-class circle, and this circle is extremely exclusive. For example, the wife of the Minister of Rites, this status is neither high nor low, not to mention Li Xun

It's just a continuation, not a first wife, and at most a second-class lower class, so most of the people who came to congratulate her were the wives of fourth- and fifth-ranking officials. But today, at the banquet, Li Xun actually invited Princess Taiping, and he couldn't help but look up at her.

When Princess Taiping arrives, she will certainly not be allowed to eat leftovers.

Li Xun was well prepared and welcomed her to a new room. The food on the table was all vegetarian, with no meat or wine. There were many varieties, but the portions were not large. They were cooked very delicately. It was equivalent to setting up a whole new table, but the food on the table was for company.

There were only seven or eight people. In addition to Mrs. Liu, Liu Qiao, and Mrs. Yu, Li Xun invited two or three noble ladies to accompany him.

Zhao Huan would naturally not attend such an occasion.

Strangely, Princess Taiping called Zhao Xing and Fan Xiaodao up.

That's fine with Zhao Xing. After all, she is a member of her family, but Fan Xiaodao doesn't know Taiping. What does it mean when she calls her? The two of them sat down in confusion and watched what happened. Princess Taiping had a noble status and was a cultivator.

Taiping Taoist Temple, which he presides over, is responsible for refining elixirs for His Majesty all year round. In addition to helping His Majesty handle government affairs, Taiping even personally tests medicines for His Majesty. Therefore, there are no official positions in the capital, but it can win over a large number of officials to gather here.

Be by her side and do things for her.

A servant brought the fragrant tea, Taiping took a sip, closed his eyes and sniffed for a while, and said: "Old Tan Cheng's sandalwood is probably a few years old. Mrs. Zhao is quite elegant."

Li Xun carefully smiled and said: "A distant relative brought some from Jinling last year, but he was reluctant to use them. I sent them to the princess's house later."

Tai Ping smiled lightly and said, "It would be better if you don't take advantage of others. Are you still reading "Induction" recently?"

The Sensing Chapter is the Taishang Sensing Chapter, which is a classic work of Taoism. The emperor liked Taoism, and Princess Taiping was considered a half-born person, which led to the officials in the capital to follow the example. Even in memorials, officials were more likely to quote scriptures.

Taoist classics.

Li Xun said: "After listening to the princess's teachings last time, I felt like I was enlightened. When I came back, I became more diligent and recited it every day without daring to neglect it. Everyone said that after reading a book a hundred times, its meaning will be apparent. If a student is dull, he can only understand the shape but not the meaning.

I hope I have the opportunity to go to Guanzhong and listen to the princess’s holy voice.”

Everyone suddenly realized.

Li Xun already guessed what was going on when he called himself a student in front of Princess Taiping. Princess Taiping had a noble status, and it would be difficult for ordinary people to meet her. However, there was an exception. Every year around the birthday of Daozu, the princess would meet in Taiping.

After several days of practicing in the Taoist temple, Li Xun was able to get close to her and became her "nominal" disciple.

It’s no wonder that Lao Tancheng’s sandalwood is used in the room. You know, this kind of sandalwood is expensive and can be compared with gold. Li Xun really worked hard to receive Taiping. Taiping invited Lin Qiao to sit next to her and talked with her.

She started chatting.

Lin Qiao's father was the commander of the imperial army and was highly valued by His Majesty. He was responsible for guarding the palace. He and Princess Taiping had known each other since childhood. In addition, she was a disciple of Emei. Although the Emei sect was a Jianghu sect, it was also based on Taoism.

Yishi Tai, together with Li Xuan of Laojun Temple and Taiping Taoist Priest of Taiping Taoist Temple, are also known as the Three Saints of Taoism. They often come to the capital to discuss Taoism with His Majesty, so they have many topics in common.

Zhao Xing and Fan Xiaodao were the only two men in the house. It was very awkward to sit or stand among a group of women.

Taiping ate a few mouthfuls of vegetarian food and put down his chopsticks. Everyone also put down their chopsticks. Taiping looked at Zhao Xing and Fan Xiaodao and said: "It is said that two heroic young men have appeared in the capital recently, and they have repeatedly broken miracles at the six gates.

Even Mr. Xue and Manager Zhao are full of praise for the case. I can see you today. You are really talented. If there are more talents like you in the Ming Dynasty, we can expect a prosperous future!"

Mr. Xue is Xue Yingxiong, General Manager Zhao, and naturally Zhao Quan, the eunuch in charge of the rites department.

Zhao Xingdao: "The princess is full of praise."

Taiping said calmly: "You two don't have to be too modest. I have seen your skills before. Even my husband has suffered under your hands. If you don't have any ability, you really can't do it."

This sentence fell into Zhao Xing's ears, and he heard a hint of warning.

Because of the Baihualou case, the Wucheng Military and Horses Division lawsuit, and the affair between Fan and Zhao and Qian’s consort, it is not a secret in the capital. Qian’s consort did want to kill the two of them, but he just didn’t catch them.

Live the opportunity.

People like Taiping are indifferent to emotions and anger, kill without using a knife, and are very good at nourishing qi. They can't see any emotions at all. But Zhao Xing and Fan Xiaodao have two chills behind their backs, but they can't figure out Taiping's secrets.

No matter what his true intention was, he didn’t answer the call.

Taiping added: "Xiao Yilu's case was one that I requested from your majesty to be investigated by you two."

"What?"

This time Zhao Xing finally couldn't help but exclaimed.

A case like this involving a mission involves an old case of the Li family in Jinling. It is most suitable for the Jinyiwei to investigate. Even if the Jinyiwei does not care, there are also Dongchang, Dali Temple, the Ministry of Punishment, etc., and there is no way for a yamen like Liumen to be involved.

, it turned out that she was the one who advised the emperor.

But she didn't know what her purpose was for doing this.

Princess Taiping didn't know how to speak, and Zhao Xing didn't dare to ask. In the officialdom of the capital, 70% of the work was done, and 3% was spoken. The remaining part had to be controlled and figured out by oneself. Princess Taiping's late-night visit was originally more formal than meaningful.

Zhao Huan was the Minister of Rites, a former minister of the Imperial Academy, and a lecturer of the Hanlin Academy. Although Zhao Huan was not a party member, he was the first teacher of the prince Zhu Yan, and he was classified as a prince. He was only an emperor.

He has not been in charge much, and it is not the crown prince's turn. Now Zhu Yan was sent to Jinling three years ago to preside over the six departments of the capital. It was said to be an exercise, but in terms of actual power, he was much worse than Princess Taiping.

Not long ago, there was news that the prince had stayed in Yingtian Mansion for three years, and His Majesty wanted to recall him to the capital. If he came back, Taiping would have to give up some of his power, which was definitely not what she wanted to see.

Li Yao, the cabinet scholar, is already very old. He begged the emperor for his bones not long ago. Although his Majesty rejected it, his appointment to the official position is about to become a foregone conclusion. There will inevitably be an additional vacancy in the cabinet. There are rumors that as long as the negotiations with the Northern Zhou Dynasty are completed,

If nothing else, Zhao Huan is very likely to be a candidate to join the cabinet.

Thinking of the turmoil in the capital, this visit had a special meaning. She asked Zhao Xing to investigate the case to show her goodwill to Zhao Huan. If it was successful, it would be an indirect help to Zhao Huan. If it was not possible, she would naturally have a way, thinking

If you try to push your own people up, if it doesn't work, if you visit Zhao Mansion in front of so many people, it will be heard in the ears of Prince Li Yan in the future, and you can also disgust him, killing three birds with one stone, why not?

However, Zhao Huan is not a fuel-efficient lamp.

He simply hid in the study, and besides greeting Princess Taiping, he directly avoided it. You know, Jin Yiwei's spies are everywhere. What happened tonight, and what he said, I believe it won't be long before it reaches His Majesty's ears, which can be regarded as

Stay out of the situation and stay safe.

Seeing that Zhao Xing was at a loss, Princess Taiping did not pursue him fiercely. She chuckled and said: "Okay, just a female family, you two stinky men are not comfortable here. I allow you to leave first!"

When she said these words, Princess Taiping smiled slightly, which was completely different from the cold and distant expression she had before. Even Zhao Xing, who was trained in facial expressions, found it difficult to understand how she did it.

of.

The two of them breathed a sigh of relief and stood up to say goodbye.

Taiping suddenly said: "Fan Shaotou."

Fan Xiaodao raised her head and met her eyes, feeling a strange feeling in her heart. Her eyes were deep, as if she could see through her own thoughts, and said: "What are the princess' orders?"

"I've been in the capital for more than three months, but are I still used to it? The taste in the capital is bland, not as good as yours in Shandong."

Fan Xiaodao was almost scared to death. This sentence seemed concerned, but it revealed that I know everything about you. It seems that Princess Taiping has also done some research on herself, and she felt distressed in her heart. If there is such a person, she will "think about you" from time to time.

", "concern", and he is also an opponent, so he can't help but feel a headache.

However, he is also a master who is not afraid of anything. When he heard something in her words, he said directly: "Thanks to the princess, it's okay, but the money I have is limited and I am often stretched. If the princess has a lot of money, why not lend me some money?"

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As soon as this statement came out, everyone present had different expressions.

This detective is so courageous. When we met for the first time, he asked Princess Taiping for money and what her identity was. You talked nonsense here. I was really tired of living.

Some people also showed disdain. A country bumpkin is a country bumpkin. He has never seen the world and has limited opportunities. How could Zhao Xing make such a friend?

Lin Qiao, on the other hand, felt quite interested when she heard this sentence. She looked at Fan Xiaodao for the first time and saw his delicate features and sincere words. He looked at Princess Taiping again and found it interesting.

You know, from beginning to end, Princess Taiping was in control of tonight's banquet. Everything was under her control. Who would have thought that Fan Xiaodao would borrow money at this stall?
Chapter completed!