As the sun set, a light sedan chair came out of the side door of the palace and staggered into the crowded city.The sedan chair shuttled through the streets and alleys, and came to a halt at the back door of a rather elaborate courtyard.Almost at the same time as the sedan chair landed, a pair of small servants in service clothes in the courtyard greeted them one on the left and one on the right.The sedan curtain was opened, and the person in the sedan chair slowly poked his head out, about in his early twenties, describing himself as handsome and self-contained, with slightly raised eyebrows, and no joy or anger could be seen.He put his hands behind his back and walked slowly into the courtyard, with a steady composure beyond his years.The little servant opened the way, led him into the hall in a corner of the garden, bowed down and said: "I respectfully ask the emperor to wait for a while, King Wuling drank a few more glasses of wine half an hour ago, and is now sleeping in the room, and the villain has already been summoned by someone." ”He bowed slightly: "It's okay." ”A shiny white porcelain tea cup is presented on a delicately carved wooden plate, and the hot new tea is hidden under the lid.He leaned back in a lacquered wooden chair, squinting slightly, as if in deep thought.The attendant stood aside with his hands down, not daring to come out.The atmosphere in this hall is as quiet as a frozen lake.However, like an ice pick, it broke the rare calm in this imperial city.A servant dressed in a girdle ran in from the garden, his face panicked and speechless."
Your Majesty, King Wuling, King Wuling, he died" This short sentence was silent, and it took Xiao Zhaoye a while to understand the meaning.His right fist tightened suddenly, his pupils contracted suddenly, and his tone was not angry: "What are you talking about?"
"Quickly explain what is going on" Seeing that Long Yan's face was different, the little guy hurriedly asked."
The slave slave was ordered to go and summoned the king of Wuling to knock on the door for a long time and did not respond so he had to push the door in, but found that the prince of Wuling was lying on his back on the couch, with blood on the corner of his mouth, and there was no pulse" Xiao Zhaoye brushed his sleeves and stood up solemnly in front of the couch, Xiao Zhaoye gently reached out and pulled the sheet up, covering the bloodless, pale and stiff face.That face could have shown so many expressions, it could have been cynical, it could have been solemn, it could have been wise and foolish, but at this moment, he was just lying there quietly, letting the sheets cover his face.The pot of wine on the table is still warm.As if he couldn't stand, Xiao Zhaoye held on to the bed frame, turned around slowly, loosened his teeth, and ordered: "Send two guards to guard outside the door, everyone leaves the room, and immediately block the post house without an edict In addition, go and invite the Marquis of Xichang to come here, I will wait for him in the hall." ”"Yes."
Xiao Zhaoye walked outside the house, but felt that his shoes were filled with lead, and he was struggling.He raised his eyes and scanned the room coldly, his eyes fixed on the pot and cup on the table."
Where did you get the wine on the table" The little guy paused, turned around and replied respectfully: "Back to the emperor, this wine was prepared by you in the post house early in the morning, saying that as soon as the king of Wuling arrived, he would reward him" "Lotus Shenzhu" While his brows were furrowed, his heart twitched somehow, and a kind of even more panic grabbed him."
Send someone to invite Imperial Doctor Yang and Master Shang Fuxi Langma from Tai Hospital here.""
Lotus Shen brewing is hard to find, and King Wuling is good at wine, so this is the omission of the eunuch to test the poison.It was precisely in anticipation of this that the poisoner took great pains to poison the wine.This lotus liquor was transported all the way from Jiangnan to Beijing, and the remaining four jars of wine were already poisonous before the seal was broken, but I am afraid that it had been tampered with when it was still in Jiangnan.Although the news is temporarily blocked, I just know that there are not a few people who have entered Beijing from King Wuling, and I am afraid that the paper will not be able to contain the fire. ”"Not bad."
Xiao Zhaoye nodded, his voice was low and a little hoarse, "This time, I want to find out the truth", "Weichen is willing to share the emperor's worries" "Ma Aiqing, I shouldn't have to work for you to go out at such a time, but I can only rest assured if you go on a trip to this matter."
You are doing things neatly, go and come back quickly, you will go to the Jiangnan Song family with Xiao Tan's point 100 guards, and rob him for the crime of greed for profit and put him in prison.Within twenty years, I will get a definite clue that the perpetrator had poisoned him.You can do it" "Weichen must do his best" Ma Cheng saluted, "That capital" "Presumably tomorrow at this time, the government and the opposition, the streets and alleys will spread the news that King Wuling's old illness has relapsed and died." ”Xiao Zhaoye closed his eyes and said, his expression heavy."
Your Majesty, the Marquis of Xichang asks to see you.""
Go down and get ready."
Xiao Zhaoye opened his eyes, waved his hand lightly at Ma Cheng, and said loudly: "Please let him in" Xiao Luan strode into the house, staggered past Ma Cheng, glanced sideways slightly, and received a salute from the other party, and then walked to the center of the hall, bowed and saluted, and his voice was like a bell: "The old minister sees the emperor" Xiao Luan, the Marquis of Xichang, is the auxiliary minister appointed by the first emperor, and he is highly respected and has already been allowed, and he does not need to make a big salute when he faces the saint."
Zhu Guo quickly flattened down and gave him a seat", "Emperor Xie" "It's dark, and I asked Zhu Guo to run this trip, it's really urgent." ”Xiao Zhaoye paused, his face sad, "The fifth grandfather is dead." ”"What did the emperor say about him" Xiao Luan's eyes widened, and he asked in surprise and urgency, "What's the matter?"
"The fifth grandfather arrived in Beijing this afternoon, and he drank the lotus brewed by the emperor and died of poison.The doctor has already checked that the wine contains hook kiss. ”Xiao Luan snorted bitterly, slapped the table, gritted his teeth and scolded: "Who is so bold as to dare to openly commit murder at the feet of the Son of Heaven, mutilating the prince of the royal family and the old man, and it is bound to catch this chaotic minister and thief and break his body into thousands of pieces" "I also hope that Lao Zhuguo will rest angry and mourn, and you must take care of your noble body" "Your Majesty," Xiao Luan said angrily, "The old minister asked to investigate this case, and he will definitely find out the culprit and avenge Xuanzhao" "Lao Zhuguo is not anxious to rely on Zhuguo for other important matters. ”Xiao Zhaoye raised his hand and pressed it falsely, "Zhu Guo can know the reason why the fifth grandfather entered Beijing" Xiao Luan's two sword-like thick eyebrows were raised, and his face was displeased: "The old minister is stupid, and I ask the emperor to make it clear." ”"I didn't discuss this matter with Zhu Guo first, because I owe it to consideration."
Xiao Zhaoye said neither humbly nor arrogantly, "Right now, the second uncle is riddled with stubborn illnesses and can't manage politics.I originally wanted to invite the fifth grandfather to Beijing to temporarily take care of the affairs of the second uncle, but I did not expect to suffer this drastic change.The deep hatred in the sea of blood is to dig three feet into the ground, and I will definitely bring the real culprit to justice.However, the state affairs cannot be abolished, and the pillar country serves the court and dedicates himself to it, which is really the talent of my great pillars.I also hope that Zhu Guo can take the position of the second uncle and protect the peace of the country and the people. ”"The emperor said that the old minister was entrusted by the first emperor, how can there be no reason to do his best, the emperor can rest assured, if anyone in the court dares to spread rumors and make trouble, the old minister will never let him go" "Youzhuguo's words are enough" "You also handed over the power in the hands of the second uncle to the Marquis of Xichang" The candle scissors in He Jingying's hand trembled, and the candlelight went out.She turned her head and asked with a frown, "In this way, isn't the Marquis of Xichang monopolizing half of the imperial court, and he has to guard against it?"
”He covered his face with his hands and replied slowly, as if he was extremely tired, "The Marquis of Xichang is respectfully following the edict of the emperor's grandfather and assisting me, but he is not reliable.Now, he seems to have become the most prestigious minister in the government and the opposition.The second uncle resigned, the fifth grandfather died, the government and the opposition were turbulent, Xichang Hou Mingzhong was hypocritical, at this juncture, the only way to envelop him with power was first, and Xu Tu would be counted later. ”"If only you had a good idea."
He Jingying's mouth responded, and at the same time, she used incense to draw light and rekindle the gilded bronze deer lamp."
Anu, what do you say, who is it" "What is the second uncle's illness, does he have to tell the old man" He Jingying held the candle scissors, walked to the next lamp, gently lifted the embroidered lampshade, and interrupted him casually."
The people who sent to visit replied that they were not very optimistic."
Xiao Zhaoye closed his eyes and shook his head, "Sometimes, I really hope that he is pretending to be sick, whether he is disheartened or has other plans, it is better than five" The voice stopped abruptly, he opened his mouth in a daze, and the moment he buried his head, the pain in his eyes was undoubtedly revealed."
The fifth grandfather lives in Shouyang Mountain, happy and free.It was I who forced him to enter Beijing by the emperor's order, it was I who sent him the poisonous lotus Shen Brew, and it was I who involved him in the dispute between the government and the opposition, which led to the disaster of death" Xiao Zhaoye buried his head in his palm, propped up the table, and muttered bitterly.He Jingying's heart sank Fool, why can't you avoid this topic Don't think so much, bent on finding out the culprit, isn't it good As an emperor, be hard-hearted, shouldn't you This fat old man is really, he can't walk when he sees wine.Why, I don't know if I am careful, do I forget that the fifth uncle is still waiting for him on Shouyang Mountain I heard that she has been a little confused recently, and some people can't remember it clearly, but I only remember the old man who was drinking behind her back.She will laugh when she sees him, and even the disgusting bickering is with a smile but that's okay, she doesn't remember people very well, so she forgets it quickly He Jingying put down the candle scissors, swallowed the tears in her eyes, silently walked to the table, hugged his shoulder, and said softly: "Don't look at the fifth grandfather, he usually looks lazy and detached, but he can't let go of this Xiao family in his heart."
Otherwise, how can it be that you have an edict, and the five altars of wine can attract him to help you before, not all because of the second grandfather's entrustment, he wants to be stable in the country, he wants to be stable in the four seas, he believes that you have this ability, so he will help you in the open and in the dark.How smart the fifth grandfather was, how could he not understand that if he was involved in a party dispute, his life would be at risk, but he still agreed and did it with a nonchalant face. ”"The fifth grandfather promised to help me, but he did his best.I promised to return him to be at ease, but he was bothered everywhere, so far" Xiao Zhaoye muttered with a wry smile, "Anu, don't you say this is ironic" Closing her eyes, silent, she lowered her head, but curled her arms tighter, and her body trembled slightly.The "crackling" candle burst for a moment, interrupting the long silence."
Yes, you're sorry for the fifth grandfather" He Jingying suddenly pushed him away, and scolded loudly with a choked breath, but his voice was a little hoarse.Xiao Zhaoye slowly raised his head, but saw that her bright eyes were slightly red, with sparkling tears."
Anu," he called softly."
You're sorry that Fifth Grandpa was the one you involved in this shady secret fight, it was you who made him the bull's-eye of those rebellious ministers and thieves, it was you who personally ordered him to give him the highly poisonous Lotus Shenjiu, and all the past was not good for him, do you want to continue to live up to his expectations" She gritted her teeth forbearingly, her lips trembled involuntarily, "Do you think that now Fifth Grandpa will want to listen to your confession I don't know how disappointed he will be, this junior he has pinned great hopes on, is actually an incompetent person who pities himself on himself" He looked at the woman's indignant face in a daze, and did not answer."
Throughout the ages, how many people have fallen victim to power struggles, you were born in the royal family, these things should not be uncommon As early as a few years ago, when you set out to deploy your forces against your father, you knew that there would eventually be Boren who would die because of you, isn't it how King Wuling Zhao, and how about the pawn peddlers, the people have passed away, and it is what you should do to bring the mastermind behind the scenes to justice, avenge him, and try your best to protect everything he cares about.Lost East, Harvested Sangyu, Feng Yi is a general who understands the truth, if you can't understand it, why do you call the emperor "Emperor" He looked at her eyes fixedly, and suddenly, he saw the stubborn disguise in the bright eyes.His eyebrows were bent, and his eyes were so soft that they could melt ice and snow: "If you become an emperor, can you have a heart like iron and stone, that is really an extraordinary stunt?"
Fang discusses the merit and rewards in order to answer the great honor. ”The Later Han Shu Feng Yichuan can be regarded as autumn, and the heat outside gradually disappears.The curtains are slightly rolled, the warm sun is obliquely shining, and there are two stacks of folds on the left and right of the bookcase in the imperial study.As the sundial deflected, the sun set, and the folds on the right diminished until they were completely stacked on the left.Xiao Zhaoye held the last book for a long time and sat alone in front of the desk.The twenty-month period is approaching, and today, Ma Cheng's return from thousands of miles away has also reached the emperor's case.In addition to asking for respect, there are two main points in this letter: first, the Song family doesn't know about it.After being taken into custody and imprisoned, the second and fourth sons of the Song family died because they could not bear the torture and punishment, and committed suicide by hitting a pillar in a concubine's room.However, Song Shizhao, the head of the Song family, never admitted that he had done anything in the lotus brewing.He mentioned in his confession that the five altars of lotus Shenjiu were temporarily made by him after receiving the emperor's order, and the ingredients in them were all semi-finished products directly transferred from the treasury of Fuzhong, and it was confirmed that there was nothing wrong with this investigation.It's just that the yellow mud that sealed the altar at that time was lacking, and Song Shizhao personally dug it up in the backyard.After he sent additional personnel to investigate, he did find a small amount of toxins in the soil in the backyard.However, these soils are found in poisonous oleander bushes, and the toxins are too small to cause death.Ma Cheng and Xiao Zhaoye frowned slightly, but he never thought that he would act so ruthlessly as a scholar.If the real person can't look like this, he thought to himself like this, and his gaze moved downward
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