Chapter 417 Poisonous Snake

Chapter 417 Poisonous Snake

The inner palace was not yet completely under control, so Eunuch Li did not stay long and left in a hurry. The so-called meeting between Xue Mu and Liu Guifei should naturally wait until everything is settled, and it is not something that can be implemented immediately.

Xue Mu left the quiet room with some dizziness. It was really a bustling place. He met several groups of guests in the quiet room, and also took care of his physiological needs. A day and a night passed before he walked out. He was just like Xiao Qingwu. House.

When they walked outside to the courtyard, Xiao Qingwu had also left. She was responsible for treatment, and of course she couldn't stay outside for a long time. Wei Ye and Zhuo Qingqing were sitting cross-legged on the edge of the flower bed, playing a game of patting each other on the ground. Xue Mu stopped and stood aside for a while, unable to help but shake his head and laugh.

With Wei Ye around, he could always feel that he was taking his children on an outing in the most tense and complicated situation...

Ye Guying appeared, knelt down on one knee beside him, and whispered: "Gu Ying apologizes."

"Huh? What's your crime?"

"Involuntarily speaking out in front of others, exposing your presence, violates the rules of the profession, and also violates the rules of the sect."

"Is this a big deal? If you hadn't told me, I wouldn't have known you were breaking the rules. What's there to apologize for?"

"Because this may lead to sabotaging the mission and ruining the reputation of Wuhen Dao. As a senior member of the sect, I teach the disciples the rules on a daily basis, and I should not take the lead in making mistakes."

Xue Mu was stunned for a moment, then nodded and said: "That's true. I don't see that you are quite self-disciplined. Okay, anyway, it's in front of my apprentice. It doesn't matter if you are exposed. I will deduct one day's commission. It will be the same next time."

Ye Guying was silent for a moment, then stood up: "Yes."

"Then again, you Wuhen Taoists have been hiding for such a long time without saying anything. If I think about it, it would kill me. How on earth can you endure it day after day...especially when you were a child? When you are active and lively, how did you raise this?"

Ye Guying was silent again, and after a long time he said: "It's nothing more than severe torture. It's rooted in the heart and becomes natural over time."

Xue Mu said: "Have you experienced it too?"

"Of course." Ye Guying said indifferently: "My voice is hoarse because I couldn't help but speak out during training as a child and suffered a torn vocal cord. Although it was cured, it has not fully recovered."

"Tsk...it is indeed a demon gate."

Ye Guying's eyes fell on Wei Ye and Zhuo Qingqing who were laughing and joking, with a rather complicated look in his eyes, and whispered: "From what I can see, Xingyue Sect is really not a demon sect now... it is in the righteous way, so it's so enjoyable. It’s also rare.”

"How is your daily life on Wuhen Road?"

"No communication unless on task."

After saying this, Ye Guying stopped talking and her figure gradually disappeared.

She was still behind him, and with Xue Mu's eyesight, she could no longer be seen.

He stared at the air quietly for a while, then turned to shout to Wei Ye: "Ye Ye, Qingqing, let's go out for a walk."

Wei Ye jumped up with a cheer: "Okay, okay, where is dad going?"

"Wander around, the capital is very interesting now."

Zhuo Qingqing asked: "Is it okay to appear in the streets of the capital so openly?"

"When we arrived in the capital, we already knew what we should know. What can we hide?" Xue Mu turned around and went out, smiling: "I'm really looking forward to which prince will be the first to contact us."

On the surface, if Ji Qingyuan does not pass on the throne, it will be meaningless for the princes to fight for it, but as long as they have great ambitions, they will naturally connect with their own power. Otherwise, even if Ji Qingyuan passes the throne to you and no one recognizes him, the emperor will not be able to continue.

Even in a world where imperial power has reached its peak, it is often not possible to settle everything with an imperial edict. What's more, in a world where there are too many powerful people who despise imperial power, if you don't have enough power support, it is the way to cause chaos. Ji Qingyuan has to choose. You won't be chosen at all.

Not to mention the external forces of good and evil, the basis for being the emperor of the Great Zhou Dynasty is to at least obtain the approval of the internal forces in the court. Well, it doesn’t need to be all, as long as you support it to a certain extent, you will naturally be able to slowly gain a firm position under the system. .

There are several types of so-called internal forces in the imperial court:

The first is the representative of the imperial court's military force, including six gates, three imperial sects, inner court worshipers and two guards. The overall strength is very strong. Although it is not enough to suppress the good and evil sects, it is enough to ensure that the replacement of imperial power is not restricted by external forces. As long as they approve, the emperor can sit firmly.

Followed by officials at all levels. In modern terms, this is the bureaucratic gentry class, the ruling foundation of the imperial court, represented by Prime Minister Su Duan, and based on officials such as Ye Tingsheng and Zhang Bailing and the families behind them. At least under the current productivity, this production relationship cannot be changed. , even if the powerful Hedao people are allowed to suppress the world, these people must be united to govern the country. What's more, they are not just talkative scholars. In this world where even construction workers practice martial arts, officials also have martial arts backgrounds, and their families are not weak in martial arts. Although there is no top powerhouse, the entire government and opposition combined is a very considerable force.

Many businesses led by Xue Mu, such as music, singing, dancing, rings, and tea, are basically targeted at these people. Most of the grassroots people can't afford it and don't have the leisure and leisure time.

It's okay for officials and gentry. The inertia of the system is here. As long as you have the normal qualifications to succeed and are not an inexplicable usurper, you can naturally unite into a group of communities of interests. There is no difference in the support of the princes. As for influencing the final result.

In the final analysis, it comes down to support for force.

Supernatural forces like Shenjimen Sword Forging Valley and Yaowang Valley are too lazy to get involved in the internal affairs of the Tian family. Whoever comes to power must rely on them as pillars, so they will only remain neutral and will not stand on the stage to firmly support anyone. .

This time, Yaowang Valley's performance was very obvious, so he sent a medical fairy to treat the disease, but none of the strong men were seen. Even if you win over Xiao Qingwu, she can't represent Chen Qianzhen's wishes.

Therefore, what the princes can really fight for are six doors and two guards. At this moment, Eunuch Li has blocked the palace gate and seems to be only loyal to Ji Qingyuan, so all others can consider are six doors.

Looking at the close relationship between Xia Houdi and Ji Ba, others may be heartbroken and will naturally start to seek foreign help, and it didn't start at this time, but started long ago.

In other words, Ji Wuyou's suspicion of the person who colluded with Pan Kouzhi is not without it, but it is relatively light. The other princes were relatively more suspicious in order to fight against him.

"So Xia Houdi is not entirely public-minded..." Zhuo Qingqing sighed: "In her position, she really shouldn't have such an obvious tendency."

"She was probably the best friend with Ji Wuyou before she became the chief catcher. Ji Qingyuan still chose her for his own reasons." Xue Mu smiled: "She can't just draw a clear line with Ji Wuyou after she becomes the chief, Xia Hou Ogiya is not the kind of person to show off.”

Weiye raised her hand and asked, "Is it true that Ji Qingyuan is optimistic about Ji Wuyou?"

Xue Mu thought for a moment and suddenly laughed: "I suspect that Ji Qingyuan is really optimistic about Ji Wuyong."

"Eh?" Weiye Zhuo Qingqing was stunned: "The fat man is very incompetent, right?"

"But Ji Qingyuan actually gave him the authority to mobilize the Mutian Formation and several war partners. This should be a signal. I have never seen other princes receive this kind of treatment." Is it also Ji Wuyong?"

Zhuo Qingqing said: "Yes, after all, the eldest son, there are still many people who do this, and Ji Wuyong does a good job of being simple on weekdays. But since he got mixed up with the Hehuan Sect, his reputation has dropped a lot .”

Xue Mu sighed: "He is not just hanging out with the Hehuan Sect... Lone Ying."

Ye Guying's response came from behind: "Yes."

"Ji Wuyong hired your Wuhen Dao to assassinate me, did you know?"

"I know. And it's the order I took."

"...Thank you very much."

"At that time, I thought the alliance leader was a good-for-nothing, so I sent a low-level disciple. It was my mistake."

"Can you chat?"

Ye Guying stopped talking.

Xue Mu ignored her and said calmly: "I used to think that Ji Wuyong was stupid for doing this, but later I realized that Ji Wuyong's association with the Demon Sect may have really touched the pulse of his father. Because Ji Qingyuan's life can be summarized. Apart from the mentally retarded behavior of schizophrenia, I did one main thing..."

Zhuo Qingqing said: "Check and balance the right way?"

"Yes. So this is a matter of route, and talent is secondary. Compared with other princes who only chatted and laughed with Zhengdao, if Ji Qingyuan wanted to choose a prince at that time, it would have been Ji Wuyou." Xue Mu paused, and then He whispered: "It was Pan Kou who instigated Ji Wuyong to deal with Qingqiu... Looking back at this moment, I very much doubt that this was someone's plan to get rid of Ji Wuyong with a knife. If this is the case, this opponent will be the worst I have ever seen in my life. , the most hidden poisonous snake."