055. Undercurrent

Liang Shenyu did not stay in the palace for too long, nor did he want to waste any more words with Rong Jing.

He was selfish and self-centered just like his father, and he didn't even have the brains of Rong Xu. Liang Shenyu even suspected that the situation he wanted to create by both sides might very likely result in the emperor being defeated.

Rong Se was leaning back in the carriage, feeling lazy. When he heard the noise, he knew that Liang Shenyu had returned. He closed his eyes and said, "Pretty fast."

Liang Shenyu sat next to Rong Se and raised his eyebrows with a half-smile: "Quick?"

Rong Se gently rubbed the corner of his eyes. As soon as he closed his eyes, he met Liang Shenyu's meaningful smile. He was terrified for a moment, "What's wrong?"

Liang Shenyu put his arm around Rong Se's waist and put it in his arms, whispering in her ear, "I'll let you try it some other day."

Rong Se didn't understand, "Try what?"

Liang Shenyu spoke softly: "Let's see if it's fast."

Rong Se was stunned, and finally realized that this man was not serious in his words. His cheeks flushed and he whispered angrily: "Who wants to try with you? Let go."

Liang Shenyu naturally did not let go, and laughed twice before asking, "Why don't you ask what His Majesty said?"

"What else can I say?" Rong Se snorted, "You can't spit out ivory from a dog's mouth."

It's nothing more than playing the emotional card, putting on an "I'm doing this for your own good, I'm selfless" attitude, it's hypocritical, pretentious and shameless.

In the past, Rong Se could still be somewhat cautious because he was wary of Liang Shenyu. Now that Rong Jing has lost this helper, not only his own life is saved, but Rong Jing naturally has nothing to fear.

Seeing Rong Se's somewhat proud and joyful expression, Liang Shenyu smiled silently, kissed his cheek lightly, and asked in a low voice: "Your Highness looks very happy?"

"If my nephew is unhappy, then I am naturally happy." Rong Se said frankly, and then laughed coldly, "He must hate me to death."

I wonder if Rong Jing ever thought when he boasted of being the legitimate son and showed off his power that one day he would become a puppet emperor with no real power.

Liang Shenyu lowered his eyes. He really liked Rong Se's occasionally proud and childish look, which was smart and natural. He always felt that this was his true appearance, and not the silent and cold Regent who had the final say in the palace.

"But this is also thanks to you."

Rong Se suddenly smiled at Liang Shenyu.

The Regent Prince was only twenty-four years old, and was handsome and bright. His smile was even more golden and jade-like, intoxicating and charming.

Liang Shenyu was distracted by his smile, but he showed no sign of it and smiled gently, "What do you mean?"

"You are so close to me, my nephew must be so angry that he will die." Rong Se laughed and fell into Liang Shenyu's arms, holding his shoulders and whispering, "My cheap nephew is so deeply in love with you because you have an empty harem and no wives or concubines."

Liang Shenyu was a little surprised. He thought no one knew about this. He closed his eyes without leaving any trace, held Rong Se's face with one hand and said softly, "Your Highness knows a lot."

Liang Shenyu's face was truly blessed by God. When he deliberately concealed his coldness, the gentleness between his eyebrows made him look harmless.

Being looked at so tenderly, Rong Se suddenly forgot the words that were about to come out of his mouth, and his cheeks began to turn red uncontrollably.

"That's not important." Liang Shenyu said softly, "Your Highness, just know that I can only hold one person in my heart, and that person is you."

Rong Se was sober for once and soon realized that Liang Shenyu's words were more than just a simple love talk. His eyes were deep and meaningful.

As if confirming something.

"What are you thinking about?" Rong Se narrowed his eyes slightly, sat up straight and grasped Liang Shenyu's collar, his voice became lowered: "Rong Jing is nothing, I won't make a scene just to make trouble for him."

Liang Shenyu was slightly startled, "I..."

"I advise you to think it over before you speak." Rong Se stared at him stubbornly and firmly, with a bit of embarrassment on his face.

Liang Shenyu lowered his head helplessly and gently touched his forehead with his. "It's my fault, Your Majesty, please calm down."

It was a bit unexpected.

It is hard to imagine that he could have such an intolerant and superior side.

Rong Se was finally satisfied and restrained the momentum that he had finally burst out.

"It's good to admit your mistakes."

He chose Liang Shenyu because of himself, not anyone else.

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The temporary palace outside the capital was originally built for the emperor, but most of the Jin emperors were not good at martial arts, let alone riding and shooting, and they rarely stepped out of the palace. Therefore, this temporary palace was left idle. Whether it was offering sacrifices to heaven or ancestors, the first few days of fasting were all held in this palace.

When the fast was over, he left the palace and headed for the Southern Suburbs Imperial Temple.

The ancestor worship was organized by Guanglu Temple, and Ji Miaotong was familiar with it and planned the rules clearly. However, there was one thing that Ji Miaotong asked carefully: "This... the three-day vegetarian fast, do you think we should use people from Guanglu Temple, or?"

"Your Majesty's Suzhai Guanglu Temple will be in charge." Rong Se said calmly, "There is no need for me and Marquis Dingbei to take charge."

Ji Miaotong bowed his head: "I obey your command."

"Wait." Rong Se suddenly raised his head, "Just say that I have invited the owner of Fu Sheng Lou to prepare a vegetarian meal."

Since he has borrowed the power of the Regent Palace, he might as well give the name Fusheng some more momentum. After all, no one knows that Fusheng is him now, so he can take the opportunity to raise the value of Fusheng, this living signboard, and the one who will benefit will also be Fusheng Building.

Ji Miaotong was very quick-witted and responded without hesitation, "Don't worry, Your Majesty. I understand."

Thinking about the dishes at Fu Sheng Lou, Ji Miaotong knew that the prince might not be interested in the plain vegetarian food at Guanglu Temple...

It was indeed so, and the difference in treatment was very obvious. They told outsiders that they had invited Fu Sheng, but in reality, not even His Majesty was invited.

But on that day, the news that Fusheng was going to observe a three-day vegetarian diet for the royal sacrifice spread among the people.

Rong Jing's mood has been getting worse recently, and Cao Haoyun often goes to the palace to see him. Liang Shenyu's words are unclear, but Cao Haoyun has indeed benefited from the royal family in recent years. After all, he is the only young man who can enter the palace at will.

Rong Jing was always gentle and polite in front of him. Comparing the two rooms, Cao Haoyun still preferred Rong Jing more.

"Cousin, I heard today that the chef from Fu Sheng Lou was invited to prepare the vegetarian meal." Cao Haoyun held his chin with both hands and said, "The chef had a recipe book, but unfortunately the Regent got there first and he didn't get it. You can't leave the palace, so it's good for you to go to the temporary palace this time. You can relax and try the food made by the chef. If you like it, I will definitely find a way to bring him into the palace."

Rong Jing kept his eyes down the whole time, and when he heard the words "get there first", his fingertips clenched suddenly.

Be the first to arrive.

It’s Rong Se again.

Based on what?

The friendship between him and Liang Shenyu in their childhood was not as good as the friendship between him and Rong Se during the few days he met her? What was so good about Rong Se, that face that looked like his slutty mother?

"He's just a cook." Rong Jing suppressed his resentment and anger, "If I want, I can summon him to the palace at any time. How dare he not come?"

Although Cao Haoyun likes to play, he also knows the consequences of Dingbei Hou alienating the emperor and getting close to the regent. Fushenglou has Rongse's protection, so even he dare not act rashly. After a moment of silence, he tentatively asked: "Cousin, what's wrong with Liang Shenyu? Wasn't he fine when he was your companion before?"

Even though he had never met him, Cao Haoyun had heard many rumors about Liang Shenyu, all praising how smart and intelligent he was, how talented he was in both civil and military affairs, and how he always protected Rong Jing, and that he would definitely be a helpful minister in the future.

It was true that Liang Shenyu had indeed made great progress, but the person assisting him was not Rong Jing.

Especially since Marquis Dingbei had led his troops into the capital to defend the king before, otherwise Rong Jing would not be able to sit on the throne now. Cao Haoyun did not understand why Liang Shenyu was so fickle.

But Liang Shenyu was so calm that Cao Haoyun felt that there might be some hidden story behind it.

Rong Jing knew he was guilty, so he curled his fingertips and whispered, "Can't you see that Shuyun likes him?"

Cao Haoyun was stunned for a moment, "What?"

Rong Jing sneered, "His mother is a whore. She served the emperor as a concubine, and the son she gave birth to is the same. He used that face to seduce the Marquis of Dingbei to use him."

Although male homosexuality was not popular in the Jin Dynasty, there was no shortage of prostitutes in brothels and even the rich and powerful would keep a few prostitutes for entertainment. They were all kept in secret. Cao Haoyun naturally knew this and was stunned for a moment. "You mean... that, that Prince Regent and Liang Shenyu, they...?"

Seeing his expression, Rong Jing sneered, "Shuyun himself has admitted it. Prince Regent, what a great trick you have! You can make Dingbei Marquis and the Jinbei Iron Cavalry turn against us without bloodshed."

Cao Haoyun managed to come back to his senses. He was dizzy by the news. It took him a while to calm down. He still couldn't believe it, but after thinking about it, he felt that it made sense.

Marquis Dingbei still has no wives or concubines, probably because he doesn't like women. And the Regent Prince has such a handsome face, no wonder they are so close, and Marquis Dingbei even lives in the Regent Prince's palace openly.

so it is.

"That's easy!" Cao Haoyun clapped his hands.

Rong Jing raised his head suddenly, "What do you mean?"

"Cousin, you see, the Marquis Dingbei used to be indifferent, so we can't stop him, but isn't he still an ordinary man?" Cao Haoyun said excitedly, "He just likes men. Rong Se is good-looking, but others may not be bad. As long as we know what the Marquis Dingbei likes, we can cater to his preferences. Just like the Regent King, we can find ten or eight of them and send them to the Marquis Dingbei's mansion, and that's it, right?!"

Rong Jing thought he had some good ideas, but after hearing what he said, he couldn't help but exclaimed, "Ridiculous!"

A Rongser was already going crazy with jealousy.

Do we have to find ten or eight of them in his image and give them to Liang Shenyu?

Seeing Rong Jing deny it, Cao Haoyun hesitated for a moment and then said, "It's fine if we can separate the two of them. If Liang Shenyu has someone else, I don't believe that the Regent Prince can tolerate it with his character."

Rong Jing's heart was slightly moved, "But what if Liang Shuyun doesn't want to?"

When he said this, Cao Haoyun knew that Rong Jing was already interested, and he became even more proud. He went over and whispered in his ear for a long while, and finally stood up and patted his chest.

"Don't worry, cousin. Everything is ready for you. As long as the plan goes through, they will definitely be defeated!"

Rong Jing smiled slightly and said gently, "Thank you for your hard work."