"Hmph, I know,"

In Changqing City, in the Ning Palace, and in Zhu Xuan's study, he opened a secret report, read it once, and then sneered, "How could the imperial court not attack me?"

At this time, Zhai Yun, who was sitting on the other side, said nervously: "Are they going to use troops to the prince?"

"That's not."

Zhu Xuan waved his hand and said, "However, the imperial court sent several additional censors to Liaodong."

"Censor?"

When Zhai Yun heard this, his brow frowned.

The previous thorn-headed censor had been inconsistent with King Ning. This time, a few more were sent here.

"It's clear that I want to hold me down."

"That's all?"

"It's not only that." Zhu Xuan said: "This is the action on the court. This morning, I have received news that Heyi issued an order through the Shangshu Desk to start controlling the iron tools in Liaodong."

When Zhai Yun heard this, his face darkened.

However, he didn't say anything immediately, but looked at the other side, his face was a little pale, and his eyes were lowered and silent.

Suddenly, he said: "Sir Jian Second Master."

"Um?"

Jian Ruocheng immediately raised his head and looked at him.

Zhai Yun said with a smile: "The prince is talking about such an important thing. Why do you see Mr. Jian a little distracted? What are you thinking?"

"nothing."

"Then, what do you think of these decrees from the court?"

He originally wanted to make things difficult for Jian Ruocheng, but Jian Ruocheng said calmly: "The court's attitude to guard against the prince is very obvious. However, the prince has no handle in the hands of the court, so they dare not do anything."

“…”

"And, have you found out?"

"What?"

"All the decrees were issued by the Secretary of the State, not the emperor's handwriting or imperial edict."

When he heard this, Zhu Xuan raised his eyebrows and immediately looked down.

Indeed, the secret report, including the news he received today, did not involve Zhu Feng. All the orders were Heyi, the Secretariat, and the Shangshutai.

so

Is Zhu Feng hidden and not sent a message now, or is he unable to handle government affairs yet?

If it was the former, then now he should start preparing. In fact, he has been preparing and has never slacked off, but it just cannot be noticed.

If it is the latter, that would be interesting.

Zhu Xuan glanced at Jian Ruocheng and said, "Then, Ruocheng, what do you think the emperor is now?"

"I dare not speculate if I have the ninth level of Emperor's Heart."

As he said that, Jian Ruocheng glanced at him and said, "But there is one thing I want to remind the prince."

"you say."

"No matter what the emperor is, since the court has issued these decrees, it proves that it has begun to attack the prince."

“…”

"Your Majesty, you must be careful."

Zhai Yun glanced at him and sneered in his heart: Nonsense.

However, he had fought with Jian Ruocheng several times openly and secretly. Zhu Xuan never made a clear attitude, just told them not to fight in the internal strife. Therefore, he could not be too explicit about being an enemy of Jian Ruocheng now.

When Zhu Xuan heard Jian Ruocheng's words, he smiled and said, "Not bad."

“…”

"In fact, I already have a plan."

“What are the plans?”

Jian Ruocheng and Zhai Yun said in unison.

Zhu Xuan smiled and said, "Aren't the court controlling the circulation of iron tools on this side? Before I came back, I had already written a letter and wanted to do a deal. Zhai Yun was the thread that Ling Zun helped to pull."

"Oh?" Zhai Yun said: "I don't know about this."

"Haha, things won't be done, and I don't want too many people to know about it, so as not to cause trouble. But now, the negotiations are almost done, so I will tell you."

"I don't know what the deal is."

"Of course it's the transaction of iron tools."

He was talking about "iron tools", but Jian Ruocheng and Zhai Yun were very clear that the so-called iron tools were weapons.

He wants to buy weapons, which means he needs to prepare for large-scale combat.

Zhu Xuan continued, "Three days, the seller will come, and there is still a last bit left, and the business can be negotiated."

He said, looking at Jian Ruocheng: "I plan to let you talk about this matter."

"I?"

Jian Ruocheng was stunned for a moment.

When Zhai Yun, who was standing beside him, he immediately said, "Prince, why don't you let me go?"

Zhu Xuan smiled and said, "Because there are still some things in the mansion, I need your assistance. The business has reached the last moment, and the other party has offered some conditions. I thought that Ruocheng once held a high position in the court and knew very well how to negotiate with others. So, Ruocheng went for a trip to this matter."

As he said, he smiled and said, "How?"

“…”

Jian Ruocheng was silent for a moment, and agreed readily: "Of course there is no problem. I just don't know where to talk about and who the other party is."

"As for the other party, you will know when you go. As for where to talk about it?"

Zhu Xuan smiled and said, "On the sea."

"maritime?"

Jian Ruocheng was surprised: "Did the seller come from the sea?"

"good."

“…”

"So, you have to be prepared in the past two days, and after two days, you will be ready to go on the road."

Jian Ruocheng thought for a while and said, "Yes, but there is a reluctant request."

Zhu Xuan said: "Not yes, you want to bring that imperial concubine with you."

“That’s right.”

"You are so good that you can't separate for a moment," Zhu Xuan said with a smile: "But, why did I hear that you sleep on the ground every night and are locked out of the door."

Jian Ruocheng's face turned slightly red, but he immediately said, "Prince, please don't ask about this matter."

Zhai Yun said: "You ask the prince not to ask, you want to take that woman away again. Are you taking all the good things?"

"Hey, Zhai Yun, don't be impulsive."

Zhu Xuan reached out to stop him, looked at Jian Ruocheng again, and smiled and said, "It seems that Ruocheng is worried that after he leaves, the imperial concubine will stay alone in the Ning Prince's Mansion. You are not at ease, right?"

“…”

"No problem, you can take her on the road."

“…”

"But don't let her ruin my affairs."

"Of course."

After they made up their minds, they talked a few more times and were about to get up and leave. The manager Shi Yiru walked in and reported: "The prince, the governor sent someone over here, saying that the court had another decree."

"oh?"

Zhu Xuan and Jian Ruocheng both opened their eyes wide and looked at each other.

I just said that Zhu Feng had never issued any decree in person. So soon, his decree came?

What are you going to do?

Zhu Xuan immediately went to the front hall to meet him. Halfway through, he saw Si Nanyan.

She was wandering around the mansion.

As soon as he saw her, Jian Ruocheng immediately walked forward: "Why are you coming out?"
To be continued...