roccoschili Chapter 4727 Ambitious
Chapter 4727 Ambitious
Chapter 4727 Ambitious
The princesses of the Tang Dynasty were a very strange existence. Perhaps it was the remaining Hu blood in their bodies that made them restless and unwilling to be lonely, or perhaps it was the current open social atmosphere that broadened their horizons and edified their minds, and they always found ways to show their presence.
There were those who led troops to fight for the world and helped their fathers and brothers, those who liked monks and even instigated their husbands to rebel, those who had the power to rule the world and coveted the throne and hoped to be the "second Empress Wu Zetian", those who even poisoned their own emperor fathers for power, and of course there were those who were gentle and virtuous and praised by the world...
In such a restless group, it is not surprising that there is a Princess Jinyang who does not want to get married and only wants to seek the truth.
After all, there are many more bizarre princesses, such as Princess Fangling who had an affair with her sister's son and ended up getting divorced...
In the princess's mansion, a banquet was over. The music was still ringing in the ears, the scent of clothes was still lingering in the nose, the cups and plates were in a mess in the hall, and the Dutch monk was lying on the mat with his clothes open, revealing a tuft of heart hair on his chest. His once strong body had long been washed away by excessive drinking and sex, and his muscles were loose. His eyes were slightly closed, and his flushed cheeks still had the residual power of the Five Stones Powder that had not yet completely dissipated...
Princess Fangling beside him was wearing a red gauze dress. She was over 30 years old and had a well-maintained body with a full body of charm and a round and smooth figure. Her skin was as white as snow under the gauze skirt. She was curled up slightly and gasping for breath.
She waited until her panting had completely subsided before she sat up. When she stretched out her hand, the gauze was lifted up to reveal a piece of snow-white arm. She picked up the teapot on the table with her slender hands, put the spout to her small mouth and took a big sip. Then she exhaled a long breath, with a lazy and arrogant demeanor.
This couple was actually having a banquet, playing the zither and making clouds and rain in the hall...
Princess Fangling glanced at the Dutch Sengjia who was like a dead dog beside her, her beautiful eyes full of disdain, and said jokingly: "Is there no real man in your Helan family? He can't even handle a little widow. Not only can he not eat, but he was cheated by others. He is really useless."
Dutch Sengjia then turned over and sat up, picked up the teapot and wanted to drink water, but found that the tea in the pot had been drunk by Princess Fangling. He shouted to the maid to bring water. Hearing the unsatisfied tone in Princess Fangling's voice, he rubbed his temple and admitted: "There are only cows that die of exhaustion, but no fields that are plowed to death. In this respect, I admit defeat."
He had to admit defeat. Although he was in his twenties and at the peak of his powers, the Wu Shi San stimulated his potential but also excessively damaged his body. Years of drugs had hollowed out his body. Facing a "warrior" like Princess Fangling, he was really incapable of fighting and his will was there but the strength was not enough.
Once a man fails to show his masculinity and charge into battle in this regard, his self-confidence will suffer a huge blow and he will not be able to stand up straight...
Princess Fangling pinched Dutch Sengjia's arm with her pointed nails and said angrily, "Is this what I'm talking about? I'm talking about that little widow! Since she's your Helan family's daughter-in-law, you should have kept her under control. Helan Chushi is in charge of logistics and supply in the Right Jinwu Guard, which is a huge source of income for us. But she was captured in just a few days. It must be that the little widow colluded with Fang Er in private and deliberately framed her. But if she could be controlled, why would it be like this?"
Dutch Sengjia said angrily: "Money, money, money, you only care about money! Although Chushi and I are not close relatives, we are from the Helan clan. We prosper together and suffer together. Now he has been dismissed and is waiting for investigation. His future is ruined. Once his guilt is confirmed, there will be few children left in the Helan family who can be used as a gift!"
The once glorious "Helan Tribe" has now long been on the decline, and has fallen into silence along with the decline of the Guanlong clans. If even the outstanding sons of the clan fall into depravity one by one, then the day for the "Helan Tribe" to make a comeback will be a long time in sight.
Princess Fangling raised her eyebrows and said in a coquettish voice, "What does it have to do with me whether your Helan family lives or dies? Look at how you look like a fool, pretending to be so majestic outside all day, but when you get home, you are like a silver plaque and a spear head, useless! If I don't expect you to make more money, what else can I expect from you?"
"Your Highness, why do you humiliate me?!"
The Dutch monk felt that his dignity as a man was being trampled underfoot, which was humiliating and rubbing. His face flushed and he flew into a rage: "Just wait, I will definitely make great achievements and make you look at me differently!"
"Ok?"
Princess Fangling narrowed her beautiful eyes, looked up and down at the Dutch monk, and asked in confusion: "What do you mean by this? What have you been doing secretly lately?"
Dutch Sengjia knew that he had said something wrong, so he didn't dare to look Princess Fangling in the eye. He said hesitantly, "Don't mind this... I just said it casually."
Princess Fangling believed that she had this guy under control and knew his character very well. She knew from his expression and tone that he must be hiding something from her, so she asked, "You are my consort now. Whatever you do represents my dignity. If you dare to do anything wrong outside, I will never forgive you!"
"Well...anyway, don't worry. It won't be long before you become famous and earn a lot of money!"
The Dutch monk's hesitancy and lack of clarity in his words made Princess Fangling even more suspicious.
Suddenly remembering the recent chaotic atmosphere within the royal family, his expression suddenly changed. He grabbed the Dutch monk's arm, leaned close to him nervously and asked in a low voice: "Are you mixed up with those people?"
"A woman only needs to take care of household chores. Why should she care about big things? She will work hard for her husband and build a glorious and distinguished family for you."
Princess Fangling got the confirmation and became even more nervous. She said cautiously, "How sure are you? This is an unforgivable crime. Don't let yourself lose your life before enjoying the glory!"
Seeing this, the Dutch monk straightened his chest and said solemnly: "Those who have accomplished great things in the past have gone through hardships and persevered in their determination. As long as you are 50% sure, you can give it a try. Why would you hesitate and hesitate?"
Princess Fangling was thinking rapidly. If such a big thing succeeded, her status would rise suddenly, even higher than when Emperor Gaozu was alive. If it failed, the responsibility would be borne by Dutch Sengjia alone. She was a princess of the Tang Dynasty, a royal branch and jade leaf, and she had no involvement in it. With His Majesty's usual kindness, he would definitely not do anything to her.
At worst, I can be a widow for a while, and find a man to marry in two years...
She stroked the man's chest with her slender hand and said in a tender voice, "You men are always so ambitious and ambitious, dreaming of conquering the world and achieving great achievements. But we women are weak and inexperienced, and can't help you with anything. We can only serve you wholeheartedly in bed so that you don't have to worry about anything."
Seeing the usually arrogant princess now curled up in his arms like a cat, with seductive eyes and innocent eyes, the man's self-confidence swelled unprecedentedly.
Turning around, she pressed the princess under her body, intending to have sex with her twice, but Princess Fangling, who was shy and tactful, seemed to be both welcoming and refusing to let him take her place. She was thinking that if the plan succeeded, Fang Jun would be a prisoner, and then she would not only be able to swallow up the Fang family's huge industry, but she might even be able to get Fang Jun to play with and fulfill her long-cherished wish.
Imagining the scene of the man who disdained her having to crawl under her and try his best to please her, Princess Fangling moaned softly and trembled with excitement...
*****
"Mr. Xiao is a veteran of three dynasties and a meritorious service to the empire. Now he has given up his leisurely time in the mountains and rivers and enjoyed his family life to return to the court to educate people for the country. I am very pleased! If all the officials in the court were like Mr. Xiao, who treated the country as his home and made contributions without hesitation, why would the Tang Dynasty be unable to rule the world and sweep across the wilderness? Moreover, since I am in Guanzhong, I can always ask for advice, and I can consult with you when I encounter difficulties. It is really killing two birds with one stone."
In the Wude Hall, Li Chengqian was very pleased and excited when he saw Xiao Yu coming alone from Jiangnan and begging to teach in the academy.
It was naturally a good thing to have another great scholar teaching in the academy, but the reason why Li Chengqian was so excited was that Xiao Yu used this action to express to him the loyalty of the Lanling Xiao family. Without the Lanling Xiao family as the leading link between the Jiangnan gentry, the rest of the Jiangnan gentry would naturally become scattered and could no longer resist the central government's orders.
The world will be united and all eight directions will be unified. The great cause that my father failed to accomplish will be completed in my hands. What an honor it is!
Xiao Yu's hair and beard were all white, but he was energetic. He had a warm smile on his face, and his behavior was calm and steady, showing the demeanor of a great scholar. "I am an old minister in Jiangnan, but I am worried about Your Majesty. I thought I would have a leisurely life with my grandchildren, but now I am worried. When I set foot on the land of Guanzhong again, I suddenly feel at ease. I have experienced hardships and displacement in the first half of my life, and my life suddenly became smooth after I surrendered to Emperor Gaozu. Now I am sixty years old and thought I could settle down and enjoy a few years of quiet life, but I found that the things I care about most are in Chang'an, not Jiangnan. I hope Your Majesty will not laugh at this old minister."
Li Chengqian has seldom felt so happy recently. He couldn't help but think of his father's heroic words "All the heroes in the world are within my grasp". It is indeed an incomparable pride and achievement to be able to completely win over the talents in the world.
"Although Lord Xiao has retired, he is still in good health. Teaching and educating people is no problem for him. Especially his concern for the country and the emperor, and his willingness to make sacrifices, are enough for people all over the world to follow and respect. I feel honored and satisfied to have an old minister like Lord Xiao assisting me."
"Your Majesty, I am so ashamed to accept your praise."
"If Lord Xiao is not worthy, who else in the world can be worthy? Someone, go to the Secretariat and announce the imperial decree to Lord Yue to summon you. Tell him that I recommend a great scholar to be the instructor of the academy, and ask him to come and pay a visit to the teacher of virtue and prestige as soon as possible."
Although he, the emperor, was nominally the principal, dean, and chief priest of the Zhenguan Academy, he had no say in the affairs of the academy. Li Jing, Kong Yingda and others had weak positions and ambiguous attitudes, and were closer to Fang Jun, the dean of the academy, than to him, the emperor. Although Li Jingxuan was the emperor's confidant, he was too young and not important enough to be compared with Fang Jun for a while.
Now that Xiao Yu, a veteran of three dynasties, a retired prime minister, and a great scholar of the time, has entered the academy, he will definitely be able to compete with Fang Jun. In this way, the emperor can mediate and balance power and demonstrate his power in the academy.