Chapter 464 Dream

As the night grew darker and the stars moved, the bustling Di'an City gradually fell into silence.

Xu Yuanduan sat in front of the tea table, his eyes flickering under the moonlight shining through the window.

Li Yucheng returned to the palace.

Sitting alone in such a large room seemed a bit lonely.

Even though Li Yaoxuan had tacitly agreed that he could make some preparations, as a prince who was already in charge of the country, Li Yucheng still had to recruit his officials in secret.

Before dawn, he had to return to the palace to prepare for a new day of morning court.

Xu Yuan picked up the teapot that Li Yucheng had brewed before leaving, added a cup for himself, drank it all in one gulp, and gently raised a smile on his lips.

The tea is still cold when people leave.

That night, the two talked a lot.

After opening up the conversation, the two of them talked about the topic from the grassroots people's livelihood to the current government decrees, from external worries to internal hidden diseases. It can be said that the guest and the host enjoyed themselves.

However, something that was somewhat beyond Xu Yuan's expectation was that Li Yucheng never mentioned the recruitment matter from beginning to end.

Presumably it was his previous remarks that made Li Yucheng change his mind and the importance he attached to his current false identity.

He rose from a dispensable secret to a staff member who could help him govern the world.

Thinking of this, Xu Yuan sighed lightly.

Judging from what I saw and heard tonight, this middle-aged prince indeed fits Xu Yuan's definition of a benevolent king.

Of course, the premise of all this conclusion is that Li Yucheng did not play him.

Everyone in the power center of Dayan is the kind of master of acting who can make you cry. Xu Yuan will naturally not make the mistake of trusting others easily.

But with the way the two were talking tonight, he should have a chance to meet the prince.

Just observe again when the time comes.

Xu Yuan stood up from the tea table and prepared to take a rest.

Although he had broken through the integration and his body no longer needed sleep, Xu Yuan always felt like something was missing if he didn't sleep at night.

But at this moment, someone suddenly knocked on the wooden door of Tianxun's wing.

“Tuk tuk tuk”

Stopping and looking back, Xu Yuan subconsciously wanted to use his spiritual vision to investigate, but in the end he held back.

Although spiritual vision is extremely hidden, a powerful person at the metamorphosis level can still detect it. In order to prevent his identity from being exposed, he had better not abuse it during this period of time.

He walked over and opened the door, and what he saw was an old man who looked a little older but had stern eyes.

Xu Yuan looked at the person coming up and down, and a name came to his mind.

Wang Yuqian.

The Minister of War, that is, his current identity is me.

Glancing at the other party, Xu Yuan raised his eyebrows slightly.

He didn't understand why the other party could find this place.

Although he was confused, Xu Yuan did not speak immediately. He turned around and walked into the room, sitting back down in front of the tea table where he had just talked with Li Yucheng.

But this time,

He sat on the main seat.

The old man had no objection when he saw this scene and followed Xu Yuan into the room.

The moment he stepped into the room, Xu Yuan raised his finger to pour tea slightly, the door automatically closed, and the array in the entire wing immediately started operating, completely isolating all sounds inside and outside.

After pouring a cup of fragrant tea for the old man and placing it on the tea table opposite, Xu Yuan slowly raised his eyes and asked:

"Won't Mr. Wang sit down?"

Wang Yuqian looked at the man opposite him who looked the same as his heir, but his expression was extremely respectful. After bowing solemnly and saluting, he knelt down and said:

"Yes, Third Young Master."

Xu Yuan smiled slightly, poured himself tea, and asked casually:

"Mr. Wang, how did you find this place?"

This room was opened by Li Yucheng, and less than half an hour after he walked in, the Minister of War came to find him. Was the prince acting a little too carelessly?

Wang Yuqian hesitated slightly when he heard this question and replied softly:

"The servant reports that you have booked a two-story private room in Xuanyue Building tonight."

When Xu Yuan heard this, he understood instantly:

"It seems that the person opened a private room in my name."

"That person?"

Although Wang Yuqian was old, he reacted quickly and subconsciously looked at the two empty porcelain tea cups on the side of the tea table.

Xu Yuan smiled slightly and said casually:

"Prince Li Yucheng."

The person in front of me is someone whom my father absolutely trusts, so there is no need to hide it.

and,

The other party is the father of this identity, and there are some things that the other party needs to know in advance in order to be prepared.

"."

Wang Yuqian's pupils shrank slightly when he heard this.

Third Young Master. Are you meeting the Crown Prince secretly here?

After thinking for a moment, Wang Yuqian subconsciously thought that he had almost failed the Third Young Master's plan, so he immediately bowed his head and said quickly:

"Third Young Master, I don't know what you are doing tonight."

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Xu Yuan was a little surprised when he saw the frightened old man in front of him, but then he felt relieved.

Although the other party is a veteran minister who has experienced the ups and downs of the court for decades, and the power in his hands can be said to be more than ten thousand people, but this power is rooted in the behemoth of the Prime Minister's Mansion.

And now the matter of faking his death has shown that he is important in the Prime Minister's Mansion.

In other words,

In the eyes of the Minister of War, he, Xu Yuan, could decide the life and death of his entire family just like the prime minister.

The thought flashed through his mind, Xu Yuan smiled and waved his hand, and said with a nonchalant smile:

"Why is Mr. Wang doing this?

"Tonight's incident happened suddenly, and I was also suddenly visited by the prince. Besides, wouldn't it be too weird for outsiders to see that I, you, am so respectful to my heir?

"While I am disguising my identity, Mr. Wang only needs to treat me as a junior."

"."

After a moment of silence, Wang Yuqian slowly raised his eyes and nodded slightly hesitantly.

Although he was wondering why the prince was looking for the third young master, he knew the rules and did not ask further questions.

Xu Yuan knocked on the table and asked softly:

"I don't like the old man's words. When Mr. Wang comes here, he must have something to convey to me, right?"

"Yes, Mr. Xiangguo asked the young man to tell the young master that he can go back to his hometown in the near future."

"oh?"

"Master Xiangguo said that the Fourth Miss's formation has made a breakthrough, and it is necessary for you, Third Young Master, to go back and verify it."

"."Xu Yuan.

It was quiet for a while, and Xu Yuan's eyes gradually showed a hint of excitement.

He didn't expect progress to be so fast. It had been less than two months since he informed the other party of his needs, and Dora A Yao had already made a breakthrough.

After thinking for a moment, Xu Yuan stood up and started to go out.

Seeing this scene, Wang Yuqian, the Minister of War, quickly called out to Xu Yuan and said:

"Master. Master, please be patient. I am just informing you of this trip in advance. It is just Yinshi. Later, I need to go to the palace for the morning. When I come back, I can take you to the Prime Minister's Mansion."

Xu Yuan was stunned when he heard this, then raised his hand and knocked on his head, sat back and said with a smile:

"I forgot about this after hearing this good news. Thank you Mr. Wang for reminding me."

The Third Young Master of the Prime Minister's Mansion is dead. With his current status, there is no reason for him to go to the Prime Minister's Mansion alone.

Moreover, there were many informants from various forces surrounding the prime minister's mansion. If he wanted to go home, he could only be brought into the mansion by this old man.

After a pause, Xu Yuan asked softly:

"Besides, Mr. Wang has other things to do."

"None yet."

"In that case." Xu Yuan said as he raised the tea cup in front of him and cupped his hands towards the other party.

Wang Yuqian understood immediately when he saw this, and a smile appeared on his old face:

"If there is no big event in the morning, the next court will be around Chen time. I will not disturb you, Third Young Master, from your rest."

After all,

Wang Yuqian stood up slowly and saluted Xu Yuan.

The etiquette is not completed yet,

Looking at the old man in front of him, Xu Yuan glanced at the porcelain cup that Li Yucheng had just used. He seemed to have thought of something and suddenly asked:

"Mr. Wang, what do you think of the prince?"

The old man was stunned when he heard the words, and subconsciously glanced at the young master sitting opposite him. He pondered a little and said softly:

"I wonder what the young master is referring to?"

Xu Yuanjian lightly pressed the tea cup and said softly:

"The prince has been in charge of the country for more than ten years. Mr. Wang is a pillar of the court. I guess he knows the prince's character quite well, right?"

"Being human."

Wang Yuqian murmured, carefully considered his words, and said softly:

"From what I have seen over the past ten years, His Royal Highness is a gentleman."

"In other words, he will be a benevolent king?"

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Wang Yuqian's eyes twitched and he didn't answer.

As an old man who had been in the officialdom for so long, he felt that he could not accept this.

But now the situation of the ninth and fifth position is undecided, and the meaning of the young master's words is unknown.

Noticing the way the old man looked at him, Xu Yuan immediately realized that he had made a mistake, and turned to chuckle in a low voice:

"Just say it casually, don't take it seriously."

Wang Yuqian smiled and nodded when he heard this, but his eyes became more thoughtful.

"."Xu Yuan.

It's bad, now it seems like the other party won't believe anything I say.

The old man had reminded him before that every move he made now, even if he made a joke casually, the people below would read and understand it word for word.

He still hasn't been able to adapt to his current change of status.

While sighing softly in his heart, Xu Yuan suddenly heard the old man across from him saying in a slightly tentative voice:

"Third Young Master, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is a gentleman in person. When it comes to government affairs in the court, there is also a saying among courtiers that he is a benevolent monarch. Many of the decrees issued by him when he was supervising the country are indeed related to the people's livelihood."

Speaking of which,

Wang Yuqian bowed slightly before continuing:

"However, due to various reasons, these decrees were basically rejected by the prime minister."

Hearing this, Xu Yuan narrowed his eyes slightly.

When Wang Yuqian saw this scene, his voice became much softer:

"The reason for the Prime Minister's objection is that the cost of implementing these decrees is too high, and it is difficult for them to reach the grassroots government."

Xu Yuan rubbed his eyebrows, and he understood what the other party meant.

Although on the surface it was pointing out that the prince's decree was somewhat unrealistic, it was actually reminding Xu Yuan that the Prime Minister's attitude towards the prince was not very good.

You son, please take it easy.

After a moment of silence, Xu Yuan smiled softly, with a faint smile:

"I know about this matter. This Xuanyue Tower is quite far from the palace. Mr. Wang, you'd better go to the court first.

"If it's too late,

"According to the rules of the court, you may be punished."

Wang Yuqian trembled slightly, his body became more stooped, and he bowed:

"It's the third young master. I'll take my leave first."

"."

After watching the wooden door of the other side's room close again, Xu Yuan lay directly on his back on the slightly cold wooden floor, staring silently at the ornately decorated ceiling.

I do not know how long it has been,

With a sigh, Xu Yuan climbed up from the ground.

He had already met the eldest, second and third princes who were eligible to compete for the throne.

If the old man wanted to carry out his original ideal, he would have to choose one of them for the next cooperation.

Although the Xiangfu was large, without the support of the royal family, they would most likely repeat the mistakes in "Cangyuan" if they fought alone in the current situation.

From an absolutely rational point of view, Li Zhaoyuan, who paved his way to the top with the lives of millions of people, was actually the most suitable to become the next emperor in the current situation.

It has been two months since he woke up.

Regarding Li Zhaoyuan, many internal reference information about the war in the northern border in the inner courtyard of the Xiangfu showed one thing,

He had almost completely digested the soldiers borrowed from the sect.

Moreover,

Li Zhaoyuan had begun to gradually get rid of the control of the sect by using various military industries left by the northern sect.

Even with various obstacles, his plan was advancing step by step under his control.

From all angles, the second prince Li Zhaoyuan is really like his father, and he is undoubtedly the best partner.

But unfortunately, whether it is out of personal emotions or the overall situation, Li Zhaoyuan is excluded.

Even though he is trying his best to get rid of the control of the sect, it is already difficult for the prime minister to trust him.

As for Li Yucheng.

Xu Yuan walked slowly through the silk curtain and stood on the railing where he had stood with the prince before.

At this time, under the Xuanyue Building, the moonlight was like a waterfall, but the lights of the thousands of houses in Di'an City had gone out, and the prosperous scenery that the two of them saw together turned into a quiet.

"I want to try."

The gentle words spoken by the middle-aged prince here subconsciously emerged in his mind, and Xu Yuan couldn't help but smile lightly, but the smile was a little helpless.

From Li Yunqing, he learned that Li Yucheng was actually very scheming, and even his own brother was still monitored like this, but in fact Xu Yuan didn't care about this.

The other party is in the center of power. If he didn't have the scheming behind him, he would have been killed by others long ago. There is actually no conflict between the ruthless vigilance against political enemies and the kindness of the people of the world.

After a night of conversation, Xu Yuan admired Li Yucheng's character.

Moreover,

his words tonight seemed to have planted a seed in the heart of the prince.

If it were a different time, a different place, and a different world situation, Xu Yuan might really be willing to accompany the prince to go crazy.

But unfortunately, the current world is not enough to support the other party's ambitions.

Xu Yuan knew very well that some things could not be done just by wanting to do them.

Aspirations beyond reality,

that is an unrealistic dream that will crush the dreamer to pieces.

Thinking of this, Xu Yuan sighed and subconsciously looked in the direction of the palace.

After thinking about it,

he still felt that Li Yunqing was the most suitable partner for the Xiangfu

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