Chapter 268: Contempt
Everyone was shocked.
First, he was surprised at Minister Liu's inappropriate behavior, and second, he was surprised that Huo Jin knew such a secret.
Minister Liu's face turned pale, his eyes filled with fear and shame: "Even if you are the prince, you can still talk nonsense."
Huo Jin saw that his smile had not diminished, and the upward curve of his lips was like a sickle that took his life.
"You want me to send someone to that courtyard to bring the person to the Shangshu's wife?"
Suddenly, Minister Liu lost all his strength.
He left in a panic, his face as pale as death.
The people around wanted to chat with Huo Jinjian for a few words, which was also a way of currying favor with him. After all, when Huo Jinjian got into trouble before, few people in the court did not take the opportunity to step on him.
However, the fate of Minister Liu made everyone afraid to act rashly.
They know clearly what bad things they have done.
They didn't want Huo Jin to see and reveal those things.
But there was still one person who squeezed in.
Huo Jin looked up and met the eyes of Left Prime Minister Mo Wenyan.
Mo Wenyan looks like a gentle and elegant scholar, with curved eyes that seem to have a natural smile, and a teardrop mole under his eye, which makes him look a bit ghostly.
Because of this appearance, some people gave Mo Wenyan a nickname behind her back.
Mo Fox.
"Left Prime Minister." Huo Jin saw Mo Wenyan sitting down directly, raised his eyebrows, and a hint of suspicion appeared in his deep eyes.
Mo Wenyan poured wine for Huo Jinjian with a gentle and calm tone.
"The Crown Prince has returned to the court, and His Majesty holds him in such high regard. Few people possess such ability. I respect you, and this is also a tribute to your original promotion."
Without Huo Jinjian, there would be no position of Left Prime Minister.
Just as Huo Jin was about to raise his glass, he heard Qi Zhixing snort heavily beside him.
"Left Prime Minister, if you have anything to say, just say it." Huo Jin laughed. His slender fingers pinched the wine glass, but he did not raise it to drink. He looked at Mo Wenyan quietly.
Mo Wenyan knew that she couldn't hide her purpose from Huo Jin.
He first tilted his head back and drank the wine.
Then, he looked at Huo Jinjian intently and spoke slowly, "My Lord, the Right Prime Minister proposed candidates for the position of Crown Prince in the court a while ago. Do you have anyone in mind?"
Upon hearing this, Qi Zhixing's expression also became serious.
Huo Jin touched his chin thoughtfully, with a half-smile in his eyes.
When Qi Zhixing mentioned this matter in the court, Huo Jin knew it at first sight, that he must have a candidate in mind.
Today, Mo Wenyan dared to mention this matter in front of Qi Zhixing. I'm afraid that the prince they both chose is the same.
Looking at all the princes, there really is one person.
"I think each of the princes is excellent. Some are still young, and Your Majesty is in the prime of life. Why rush things?"
Huo Jin saw that he was obviously pretending to be ignorant.
Qi Zhixing's face darkened, but Mo Wenyan continued to smile with her eyes curved.
"The prince has already entered the imperial court, so it's bound to be difficult for him to remain unscathed. Rather than being torn apart by the waves, it's better for him to find some support."
Mo Wenyan's tone remained calm, neither anxious nor impatient.
He knew that it was not easy to win over Huo Jinjian.
Seeing this, Huo Jin fiddled with the white flowers in front of him as if he didn't care, with a cold look in his narrow eyes.
“Instead of relying on others, it is better to plant deeper roots yourself.”
This answer was within Mo Wenyan's expectations.
The curve of his mouth became bigger and bigger.
"It takes time for roots to grow deep. The prince has the time and the ability, but can the marquis wait? Can the old lady of the marquisate wait? Or—"
Mo Wenyan opened his eyes, his eyes were jet black, as if ink had been splashed on them.
Not even a hint of light or shadow could be seen.
"Can the Crown Princess wait?"
The air was suddenly filled with murderous and murderous aura.
Qi Zhixing really didn't expect that Mo Wenyan would use the Marquis' Mansion and Liang Moyuan to threaten Huo Jinjian.
Is he trying to provoke Huo Jinjian? !
Qi Zhixing felt anxious.
But Mo Wenyan was neither hurried nor slow. He stood up and bowed under Huo Jinjian's gaze.
"Your Highness is a man of great talent and intelligence. I'm sure you will make the right choice. Your Highness the Third Prince and I are waiting for you."
After saying that, Mo Wenyan turned and left.
Huo Jin saw him staring at his back, and the murderous intent he had just had disappeared completely.
Both Mo Wenyan and the Third Prince made a mistake.
Look down on Liang Moyuan.
The banquet was coming to an end, and the emperor left immediately, followed by the others who left in twos and threes.
Huo Jin saw him sitting in his seat, drinking slowly, his face slightly flushed, and he looked a little drunk.
But his eyes were secretly observing the officials who were leaving in groups.
Judging from the people around Mo Wenyan, it can be concluded that most of the people in the Third Prince's faction are civil servants.
Li Yunheng's people were also mixed in.
Huo Jin curled the corner of his mouth, raised his hand and drank the last glass of wine. Just as he was about to stand up, he felt a sharp and aggressive gaze.
He put down his glass and turned to the owner of his gaze.
Wen Siyan stood in the distance, staring at him and grinning at him.
The pointed fangs gave Wen Siyan an air of righteousness and sunshine, but his honey-colored eyes showed no sign of losing their animality.
Huo Jin raised his hand and raised his glass towards Wen Siyan.
Wen Siyan lifted up the wine jar beside him and drank deeply.
After the wine jar was empty, he turned around and left without any hesitation.
Wen Siyan seemed to be very interested in Huo Jinjian.
Seeing that there was no trace of drunkenness in his eyes, Huo Jin frowned and looked serious and thoughtful.
Wen Siyan looked at him with such eyes again and again. The Third Prince seemed to be trying to win him over, but Wen Siyan's behavior did not seem to be instructed by the Third Prince.
As he was thinking, a figure blocked the candlelight in front of him.
Huo Jin raised his head and met the smiling Wang Quanshan's eyes.
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