Chapter 311 Stupid
"I will hold on to the luck in my hand and not let it slip away."
Jiang Yan stared at Gu Jiu, "However, I need the help of my wife."
Gu Jiu raised her eyebrows, "Your Majesty is a Shuyi, and is deeply favored by His Majesty. I am a little imperial grandson's wife, how can I help the Empress. Don't joke about it."
Jiang Yan shook her head slightly, and she said, "When Ben Gong was worthless, you could help me. Now that Ben Gong is a Shuyi, my wife can naturally help me. Also, please don't reject me thousands of miles away."
Gu Jiu smiled lightly, "Is this the purpose of the mother-in-law to see me?"
Jiang Yan faced it calmly, "Yes, this is my purpose. The foundation of this palace is not strong, and it is entirely up to Your Majesty to dote on it this day. If one day, His Majesty's favor is distributed to others, how will this palace stand on its own?"
"You have a noble concubine. The noble concubine is your backer."
"Bengong doesn't believe it. Madam didn't see what happened in the main hall before. Bengong and the noble concubine are already on two strings. The Xue family has been rich and noble for generations, and this palace is a grass-roots citizen. This palace has no capital to fight with Concubine Xue Gui."
"You don't need to fight with the noble concubine, as long as you are willing to surrender, as in the past, the noble concubine will stand up for you."
Jiang Yan smiled contemptuously, "Madam doesn't believe this, so why take it out to fool me. It is impossible for me and Concubine Xue to go back to the past, and it is impossible for this palace to bow to her."
Gu Jiu said directly: "I can't help you deal with Concubine Xue Gui."
Jiang Yan said: "Bengong knows. So I don't plan to ask my wife to help me deal with Concubine Xue. My family has already arrived in the capital, and I hope my wife can take care of me."
Gu Jiu was suspicious, "That's all?"
Jiang Yan smiled lightly, "Ben Gong hopes to join forces with Ning Wang's mansion to deal with the Xue family. I wonder what Madam thinks?"
not so good!
Jiang Shuyi seems to be favored, but in reality she is in an awkward situation.
She does not have the confidence of Li Zhaoyi because she is not pregnant.
At the same time, she offended the concubine in the harem headed by Concubine Xue Gui. Once she falls out of favor, she will be doomed, and she will not even have the money to turn around.
Li Zhaoyi has a child anyway, and she can turn over with the help of the child.
Jiang Shuyi can only rely on the favor of the emperor.
However,
The favor of the Son of Heaven is the most unpredictable thing.
So she was very flustered, and while she took her family to the capital, she hoped that one day the family could be her help.
On the other hand, she wants to unite with a powerful foreign aid to ensure that she can remain invincible. After thinking about it, the Ning Palace behind Gu Jiu was the best choice.
Therefore, she wants to see Gu Jiu.
She was going to try to convince Gu Jiu to accept her conditions.
However, she forgot that she was a student taught by Gu Jiu. At her level, it was not enough to surpass the teacher Gu Jiu.
Gu Jiu smiled softly, "Didn't Empress Shuyi join forces with Li Zhaoyi? You and Li Zhaoyi worked together to kill Concubine Xian. As long as you continue to cooperate, Empress will naturally be able to gain a foothold in the palace."
Jiang Yan looked surprised.
Gu Jiu said in a soft voice, "Everyone is watching what happened in the hall. Although the Empress did not communicate with Li Zhaoyi throughout the whole process, anyone with a brain can see that the concubine you have left is under the control of the concubine, and Li Zhaoyi is the same as Li Zhaoyi. Cooperation. If not, how could Concubine Xian fail so miserably."
Li Zhaoyi's plan to deal with Concubine Xian is very good, but she also needs someone to slander her in front of the emperor and fan the flames.
Because there are some things that others can say, but Li Zhaoyi can't.
Li Zhaoyi's words will definitely attract the suspicion of the emperor.
At this time, Li Zhaoyi thought of Jiang Shuyi. Jiang Shuyi is the best foreign aid.
Jiang Yan did not think about it for too long, and agreed to cooperate with Li Zhaoyi, promising to bring down the three concubines together: Concubine Xue Gui, Concubine Xiao Shu, and Concubine Xian (Shu Jieyu).
Today was a big day for the duo and everything went according to plan.
Concubine Xian was demoted to Jieyu, and King Yan was finished.
But Concubine Xiao Shu and Concubine Xue Gui were not so easily brought down.
The family behind these two is powerful and has deep roots in the court.
One wrong step and you could get burned.
Especially in the face of Concubine Xue's gaze, Jiang Yan felt scared.
Only then did she realize that it was too hasty to agree to cooperate with Li Zhaoyi before.
She forgot that the harem and the court were always inextricably linked. She thought that everyone was like her, that her parents and brothers could not be relied upon.
She can't rely on it, but others can rely on it.
Not only reliable, but also able to turn around.
She was afraid that she did not have the luck of Li Zhaoyi, and there was no child in her stomach as a talisman.
Moreover, Li Zhaoyi's father and brother have already networked a group of people in the court, and they can also help her when necessary.
But Jiang Yan had nothing, no father and brother to help, no foreign aid, no talisman.
At this time, Jiang Yan realized that cooperating with Li Zhaoyi was simply a bad move.
Her foundation is unstable, and the safest way is to protect herself and not participate in the struggle of any party.
But she was too anxious, too eager to climb up.
When I really climbed up and looked down, I was scared to death.
It turned out that what she was stepping on was not a golden throne, but a rotten wooden board. One wrong step, and it could be utterly ruined.
So, she found Gu Jiu.
I hope to cooperate with Ning Wangfu to let Ning Wangfu ensure his safety.
She said to Gu Jiu, "I can help Concubine Shu deal with the imperial concubine, and help King Ning seize the throne. I only need to be prosperous and rich for one lifetime."
Gu Jiu lowered her head and smiled contemptuously.
Back then, she told Jiang Yan that it didn't matter if she was slow, she just wanted a word of stability. Don't be impatient in everything.
However, even today, Jiang Yan has not changed his impatience.
He kept saying that he would help Concubine Shu and King Ning, but that was not the way of negotiation.
From the moment she said those words, she was doomed.
Gu Jiu smiled and said, "I can't call the shots on this matter."
"Bengong knows. You can tell the meaning of Bengong to King Ning and Concubine Shu."
Gu Jiu bowed her head and smiled, she was really in a panic, she was too anxious. If she really told the story to the concubine Shu, Jiang Yan would not be able to live.
Just relying on Jiang Yan's double-edged sword, Li Zhaoyi and Xue Guifei Xiao Shufei will definitely join forces to kill Jiang Yan first. Then the three fight each other again.
Gu Jiu considered it for a while, and said, "This matter is not urgent."
How can Jiang Yan not be in a hurry, she has the illusion that she will be killed in minutes.
She desperately wanted a strong foreign aid.
Gu Jiu solemnly said to her: "On your family's side, when you go back, I will send someone to take care of one or two. As for the inside of the palace, for the sake of our old acquaintance, I will give you an idea for the time being. You can also listen to it temporarily. really."
"Please speak, ma'am."
Gu Jiu said softly: "The old three-way balance in the palace was broken tonight, but a new three-way balance will be established soon.
When Li Zhaoyi gave birth to the prince successfully, she would have the capital to compete with the imperial concubine and the others.
Therefore, Empress Shuyi must make up her mind as soon as possible, whether to cooperate firmly with Li Zhaoyi or go the other way. "
Jiang Yan frowned, "Why does Madam say that there is a three-way balance, can't there be a four-way balance in the palace?"
Gu Jiu smiled lightly, "Ms. Shuyi read the history books, did you find a rule, the three forces that can compete with each other at the same time are the best and the most stable. If there is a fourth party force joining, it will soon become a three party force. The situation is evenly matched. One of the parties will either die or be swallowed up by the other three. What is Empress Shuyi going to do?"
Jiang Yan's face was cloudy and uncertain, "If Ning Wangfu is willing to support Ben Gong, Ben Gong can also be one of the three forces."
Gu Jiu lowered his head and shook his head slightly.
With Concubine Xiao Shu in the palace, Prince Ning's mansion would never be able to support Jiang Yan as one of the three forces.
She would not say these words.
Jiang Yan is smart enough, if she is willing to calmly think about it, she will want to understand her meaning.
However, if you don't change your impatience, you will one day find yourself dead.
Because of the old acquaintance, she reminded Jiang Yan so that she would not go into a dead end. But only so much.
Until the next time, the two may become strangers and hate each other.
But it doesn't matter, Gu Jiu always has a clear conscience when he does things, and it's all based on his heart.
Gu Jiu said, "I've been out for a while, it's time to go back."
"Go slowly, ma'am."
Gu Jiu got up to say goodbye and left the side hall.
She saw Zhou Miao, and she disappeared in a flash.
Gu Jiu smiled knowingly, and said to Mother Fang and the others, "Let's go back."
Jiang Yanku sat in the side hall.
Zhou Miao came out of the darkness, "Madame, what are you worried about?"
"You heard what Mrs. Zhao said."
Zhou Miao nodded.
"What does she mean?"
Zhou Miao lowered her head and smiled, "Niangniang, did you really not hear what Mrs. Zhao meant? She has already made a decision for Prince Ning's mansion and refused to cooperate with you.
She also reminded Niangniang that if she wanted to save her life, Li Zhaoyu and Concubine Xue Gui could only choose one of the two. It's better to choose Li Zhaoyi, because Concubine Xue can't go back. "
Jiang Yan's face was ashen, "Does she really mean that?"
Zhou Miao said with certainty: "The meaning of Mrs. Zhao can't be more clear, she has made it clear. The new three-way forces in the harem must be Concubine Xiao Shu, Concubine Xue Gui, and Li Zhaoyi. The foundation of the empress is unstable, and the father and brother are not strong enough to do it. The fourth party power. You can only cling to the three parties, and Li Zhaoyi is the best choice."
Jiang Yan's face flushed, too embarrassed.
It turns out that Gu Jiu has been laughing at her? She sincerely wanted to cooperate, but in the eyes of Gu Jiu, she became a ridiculous clown.
Deceiving too much!
Zhou Miao said again: "This Zhao madam is really shrewd and powerful."
Jiang Yan smiled coldly, "She is naturally shrewd. When she was poor and ignorant, she was able to get away from her stepmother's calculations, and she could turn her back on her stepmother's family."
Zhou Miao was very interested when she heard it, but she didn't know that now was not the time to ask this.
He reminded Jiang Yan, "The niangniang's foundation is not stable, and there will be many places to rely on Mrs. Zhao in the future. Therefore, the niangniang should not turn against Mrs. Zhao.
Moreover, Mrs. Zhao also agreed and would send someone to take care of the empress's maiden family. With Mrs. Zhao to take care of her, the empress can rest assured.
I don't know about other things, but I know that Mrs. Zhao is very reliable. She doesn't make promises easily, and once she promises, she will keep it. "
Jiang Yan was dissatisfied, "You think highly of her."
Zhou Miao laughed, "Isn't it thanks to the help of Madam Zhao that Niangniang is able to have today? If Madam Zhao hadn't taught her to read and read, would the Niangniang seize the opportunity and gain His Majesty's favor?"
"you shut up!"
Jiang Yan angrily scolded Zhou Miao, "Where are you standing?"
Zhou Miao said: "Of course I'm standing by the lady's side. I said this not to stimulate the lady, but to remind the lady that you can learn more from Mrs. Zhao. Her advice can be considered conscientious advice, and I sincerely care for you. So not only can Niangniang not hold grudges against Madam Zhao, she has to be grateful to her."
"Ben Gong is grateful to her? What are you kidding."
"I'm not joking. She has promised that she won't hurt her. For that alone, she should be grateful to her."
Jiang Yan was suspicious, "How can she harm this palace? Don't talk nonsense."
Zhou Miao reminded Jiang Yan, "Have you forgotten what I said? You asked Mrs. Zhao to tell Concubine Xiao Shu and King Ning that you could help them deal with Concubine Xue and help King Ning seize the throne.
Fortunately, Mrs. Zhao rejected your proposal. Otherwise, she only needs to tell Concubine Xiao Shu what she said, and the empress will soon be put into the cold palace and committed suicide. "
Jiang Yan's face changed, "You speak clearly."
Zhou Miao sighed, "My lord, think about it calmly, if Mrs. Zhao really told Concubine Xiao Shu what you said, what would Concubine Xiao Shu do?
Will she really accept you? Absolutely not. Niangniang has two sides and three swords, and everyone will be on guard. Concubine Xiao Shu will only work with Concubine Xue Gui and Li Zhaoyi to kill the empress and leave you dead without a place to be buried.
People in the palace will not want a duplicitous person who will do anything to be an ally in order to climb up. Because they are afraid that one day they will be sold by you. "
Jiang Yan was trembling all over, her face turned pale, "What are you saying is true?"
"Of course it's true. So the Empress should be grateful to Mrs. Zhao, because she has rejected you and has no intention of spreading your words."
Jiang Yan was short of breath and felt uncomfortable.
She clutched her heart, "Ben Gong actually handed such a big handle to Mrs. Zhao. Hehe, Ben Gong must be stupid."
After she finished speaking, she began to cry again, crying very sadly.
Zhou Miao comforted her.
"Who made us not have a good family background, good parents, can't receive a good education since childhood, and don't understand the hearts of the harem. The mother eats a moat and grows a wisdom, and you should pay attention to your sense of proportion in your speech in the future."
Jiang Yan wiped away her tears and smiled coldly, "You're right, when Ben Gong suffers, he suffers from poverty at home, he doesn't study much, and many things are not taught by anyone, so he relies on his own exploration. All the way to this day, he has to suffer a little If you receive a lesson, you should pay the tuition fee."
Zhou Miao nodded, "I can feel relieved if the maiden thinks so."
Jiang Yan gritted his teeth and said: "But this palace will not be like this forever. One day, this palace will sit in that position, and everyone will kneel at the feet of this palace."
"I will help my lady."
...
Gu Jiu returned to the main hall, and the hall was filled with black smoke.
Because it was a family banquet, and there were no foreign ministers, the royal clansmen fled their lives one by one.
The Shaofu family made a lot of age, and because of the disrespect of the old, he took off his clothes and sang two songs with the singer.
And the imperial clan robbed the musicians and played a piece of Qingping music.
Pei Shi had a headache and wanted to return to the palace early.
She said, "Let's say goodbye to the empress with this palace, and then go back to the palace."
"Doesn't matter the prince?"
King Ning sat on the ground, holding a jug in one hand, while singing loudly.
The emperor doesn't care, it's quite fun.
Pei said, "Don't worry about the lord, let's go back to the mansion by ourselves."
Pei Shi got up and led the crowd to Concubine Xiao Shu, "Mother-in-law, daughter-in-law will take everyone back to the house first. I'll go to the palace in the morning to greet you."
Concubine Xiao Shu looked tired, "Go ahead. Before entering the palace tomorrow, send someone to the gate of the palace to check the situation. Maybe you don't need to enter the palace."
"Why is this?" Pei Shi was shocked.
Concubine Xiao Shu smiled bitterly, "Didn't you see it all? It's messed up like this, let's talk about it tomorrow."
Pei Shi was uneasy and could only leave first.
Gu Jiu followed behind, and when she turned around, she saw Jiang Yan.
Jiang Yan returned to the emperor, talking and laughing. Out of the corner of her eyes, she kept chasing Gu Jiu's figure.
When Gu Jiu looked back and saw her, their eyes collided in the air.
Jiang Yan pursed her lips and smiled without any aggression.
Gu Jiu lowered her head and smiled, determined to stay away from Jiang Yan.
"Congratulations, Madam!"
Zhou Miao suddenly emerged from the darkness, and Gu Jiu was startled.
Gu Jiu glared at him and said in a low voice, "Follow."
You can't let people see the difference, so you can only let Zhou Miao mix in the crowd and go to the palace gate with her.
Zhou Miao was one step behind Gu Jiu, and said in a low voice, "Ms. Shuyi asked me to thank Madam for her, and I will definitely repay one or two if there is a chance in the future."
Gu Jiu looked ahead, walked slowly, and was already about ten steps behind.
She said coldly, "No need to repay. I don't owe her anything."
"I know that Madam wants to distance herself from the empress, but can you really do it?"
Gu Jiu still didn't look back, "Did Shuyi call you here, or did you make up your own mind."
"Is there a difference?"
"Of course there is."
"I want to see Mrs. myself."
Such frankness was beyond Gu Jiu's expectations.