In the evening, the emperor gave a banquet in the Qingxi Palace to welcome Yishan back after being separated for many years, and also to allow Yishan to meet people from various palaces.
There are not many concubines of the emperor.
In addition to Emperor Yilin and Yishan, those currently present include Concubine Yi, the third prince Minhe and his mother Concubine Ying, Concubine Qi, Concubine Shu, Concubine Zhao, and Jiaorong and her mother Wen Caieren.
The second prince Minche was imprisoned, and the eldest prince Minxuan was locked up all day long, so he could not come.
Everyone couldn't help but marvel when they saw the resemblance between Yishan and Yilin.
"If the queen could see today in the spirit of heaven, she would definitely be smiling."
Concubine Yi said softly.
The emperor sighed softly, almost inaudibly, and flashed a bitter smile that was difficult to detect.
After restraining his emotions, the emperor spoke lovingly, "I was supposed to have a banquet yesterday, but after more than ten days of hard work, I must be exhausted.
In addition, the cold and storm last night made it inconvenient for the palaces to come and go, and my sensitive body was also afraid.
It’s really hard to bear, so I changed it to today.”
"Thank you for your consideration, Father."
Min He stood up, his body as thin as a weak willow supporting the wind, his slender fingers clearly knuckled, and his gentle smile could not hide his haggard face.
"Min He doesn't look good.
Did he catch a cold last night?"
the emperor expressed loving concern.
"It's still the same, I'm fine."
The emperor nodded, and Min He sat down respectfully.
"Today is a family banquet.
There is no need to be formal.
Please be more casual.
It's your first time here, and I'm afraid she won't adapt to the many rules."
The emperor said.
"Thank you, Father."
Yishan's hearty smile was rare in the palace.
I left the palace once during the day, and the important thing was to see Cheng Zheng.
I was so happy after returning.
"Let's get to know your brother and sister.
You have already met your sister, no need to say more.
This is your third brother Min He."
The emperor personally pointed to Min He and introduced Yishan.
Yishan left her seat and walked lightly to Minhe's table, feeling blessed: "Yishan has met the third brother."
Minhe stood up and returned the favor: "Sister, you are polite."
"That's your third sister Jiaorong."
The emperor pointed to the table of intellectuals at the end.
The imperial banquet can only be attended by concubines of the fourth rank or above or who have the emperor's heirs.
The intellectuals are seventh-rank talents, and they are ranked according to their positions.
At last.
Jiao Rong was well-behaved and smart.
He knew how to read people's emotions when he was only twelve or thirteen years old.
Before Yi Shan could walk over, he left the table and came out, saluting Yi Shan: "Jiao Rong has met the Second Imperial Sister."
Yishan stretched out her hand to support Jiaorong: "Sister, please forgive me.
It's my first time here.
I'm afraid I'll need my sister's guidance in the future."
"Okay, don't be formal."
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The emperor deliberately interrupted Jiaorong and Yishan, and glanced at Wencai Man, who lowered his eyelids expressionlessly.
"You will have time to get together in the future."
"It seems that the emperor is not in a hurry about Yishan's marriage."
Concubine Yi took a sip of tea, raised her phoenix eyes slightly, and spoke unhurriedly, lest the world would not be in chaos to stir up the topic, every word was inserted like a sharp needle.
Xiang Yilin.
Yilin was well-educated and looked neither happy nor sad.
He listened quietly and ignored Concubine Yi's slightly provocative words.
However, the emperor could see the suppressed sadness in Yilin's heart.
Concubine Yi's words made Yishan anxious: "Father, do you really want to keep me for two more years?
I can come back often after I get married."
The emperor was displeased and said, "Yishan, although you and Cheng Zheng have a marriage contract, after all, there is no decree to announce it to the world.
As a princess, you should be dignified and solemn.
How can you get married in public in public?"
"Oh.
Yishan knows."
Yishan said in her heart that the rules in the palace are very strict.
When I was in Jiangnan, I kicked Mr.
Liu out of the house and my father didn't say anything to me.
Although the person in front of him is his father, he is still unfamiliar with him after all.
Who knows his mood and anger, so just deal with it first.
Yishan couldn't help but think of Cheng Zheng's words on the roof that night, "Although you are a princess, you must be careful in your words and deeds, and you can't speak uncontrollably whatever comes to mind."
When I heard what the emperor said, I secretly thought about what the emperor meant.
Because she and Cheng Zheng had been close since they were young.
When they went out to the palace to play in secret and observe the people's sentiments, they stayed there for a whole day.
The emperor never said anything.
Why did her sister just mention it in front of her family?
After a few words from Cheng Zheng, his father would warn him.
After all, Cheng Zheng and I were first, and now that the person next to Cheng Zheng is my sister, it is inevitable that someone will say something.
When my sister comes here for the first time, my father cannot take care of her in everything.
In a strange place, it is always better to be cautious in everything.
Once I think about it this way, it makes sense.
"Father, why don't you hurry up and make a decree to fulfill this pair of mandarin ducks?"
Yilin spoke for his sister, his tone was calm and indifferent, as if it had nothing to do with him.
The emperor was a little surprised.
As soon as he came, he really matured and let his childhood sweetheart go with his own hands.
Not everyone can do it.
"When does Yilin think it is appropriate to issue an edict?"
"Let's do it tomorrow.
If we give the order earlier, my sister won't be afraid of anyone gossiping behind her back."
Long-term pain is worse than short-term pain.
It will happen sooner or later, so why delay it for so long.
Doesn’t it hurt after dragging it on for so long?
At least this way, my sister will be fulfilled as soon as possible.
Yishan cast a grateful look, hey, it’s my sister who understands me.
"Since you said so, let's do it tomorrow."
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Since you can see clearly and understand Dali's choices, Father, I have nothing to worry about.
I have been putting it off before because I was afraid that you would not be able to accept this decree.
"Thank you, father, can I leave the palace to find Cheng Zheng in the future?"
Yishan's eyes immediately lit up, looking impatient.
"Father, please be a good person and do your best to send the Buddha to the west.
Let's just give my sister the right to enter and leave the palace freely today."
In the imperial city, the prince must ask the emperor for permission when he is underage and wants to leave the palace.
The palace can be entered and exited freely.
The princess is not allowed to leave the palace at will before she gets married, unless she is granted permission.
Yilin has been privileged since he was a child.
Now Princess Jiaorong is thirteen years old, but she has never left the palace once.
"This," the emperor felt something was wrong.
"If my father doesn't want to be pestered by his sister asking for permission to leave the palace every day, then let her go.
Look at how successful she will be when she comes back after she just left the palace today and met Cheng Zheng.
It is inevitable that she will go out often in the future."
As soon as she finished speaking, Yishan looked excited and grateful again.
I can leave the palace freely.
Oh my god, I can’t imagine it.
"Okay, I will do as you asked today.
Yishan, remember to inform Yao Luo before leaving the palace, he will send someone to protect you."
"Thank you, Father."
This time Shan Yao jumped up happily.
Concubine Yi quietly sipped her tea and watched the drama of sisters competing for their son-in-law.
Due to physical discomfort, Min He sat for a while and left early as usual.
After singing, dancing and orchestral music to entertain, the banquet was almost over.
After leaving Qingxi Hall, Yishan returned to her own palace under the guidance of the palace maid.
Entering the dormitory, the palace maid Chui Ling tidied the bed, took off Yishan's hairpins and put on her pajamas.
Yishan sent the others out and asked Chui Ling to stay.
"Chuiling, I want to ask you a question."
"Princess, please speak."
"My father doesn't seem to like my third sister very much.
My sister is just a princess.
Why does she seem to have more rights than ordinary princesses?"
"This, princess, forgive me.
I don't dare to discuss royal matters arbitrarily."
Chui Ling has been in the palace for many years, so he knows how to act with caution.
"I forgive you.
Besides, it's just you and me now.
What are you afraid of?
I know nothing about the palace.
As my maid, you should remind me of the relationship."
Chui Ling hesitated for a moment and finally spoke: "Princess Jiaorong's biological mother is an eighth-grade talented woman.
She was promoted to a seventh-grade talent after giving birth to the princess.
Therefore, Princess Jiaorong's status is not high, and the emperor rarely visits her.
There is no title now, and Princess Yilin belongs to the queen.
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The legitimate daughter was given the title of Princess Rong'an when she was born.
She and the eldest prince were taught by the emperor personally from an early age, and were highly respected.
Naturally, her status was extraordinary.
She was allowed to walk in the royal study at the age of thirteen, and she participated in political affairs at the age of sixteen.
The emperor even praised her.
Princess Yilin has the bearing of a wise king."
"That's right.
My sister is really awesome.
I'm so envious of her."
"Princess, you don't have to be envious.
You and the eldest princess have the same mother, and you are also the princess's direct daughter.
I heard that you also had a title when you were a child, and you were granted the title together with the eldest princess.
It was only more than ten years ago, and the slave was not in the palace at that time.
So I don't know.
Now that you have just entered the palace a few days ago, the emperor has given you the right to enter and exit the inner palace freely, which shows that your status in the emperor's heart is by no means ordinary.
Moreover, General Cheng comes from a noble family, is young and promising, and is highly regarded by the emperor.
He is the sweetheart of many famous ladies in the capital.
The emperor has now agreed to marry him, which shows that the emperor really loves the princess.
"Chuiling is indeed an old man.
The character deliberately omitted the friendship between Yilin and Cheng Zheng's childhood sweethearts, and then praised Cheng Zheng fiercely, making Yishan happy from ear to ear.
In Qinghe Palace, I was lying on the bed tossing and turning.
Tomorrow, with the decree, I and Cheng Zheng would be completely severed.
Azheng, do you understand how I feel at this moment?
Do you know how reluctant I am to give up at this moment?
You said that we are all extraordinary people.
We are destined to bear too many responsibilities when we are born.
We cannot say no or escape.
We are not living for ourselves alone.
You have the lives of thousands of Yun Clan troops on your body, and I want to shoulder the heavy burden for the people of the world.
But I really want to be willful for once, I really want to live for myself, let go of my status and responsibilities, and do what I like unscrupulously, without any compulsion.
Retreat from the prosperity of the brocade, and live a life of indifference with you.
And that night, Cheng Zheng did not sleep well.
Yingfeng has been making frequent moves recently.
Yingfeng was loyal to Minche, but Minche was deposed, but this group of people did not give up.
They conspired inside and outside in an attempt to find evidence that Minche was being used to overturn his case.
Cheng Zheng learned from the secret source that one of Yingfeng's subordinates, Chen Wanlu, would be entering Beijing tonight, so he specially stopped him here.
Chen Wanlu was ordered by Yingfeng to quietly recruit counselors and warriors in other places, and the information was strictly blocked.
Cheng Zheng sent people to pretend to inquire many times but failed.
This time he tried to get some inside information on him.
Cheng Zheng led Tingfengtang's people to ambush more than ten miles south of the city.
This was the only way to enter Beijing from the south.
The outskirts of the city were quiet and not a sound could be heard.
At the third watch, I could clearly hear the sound of horse hooves getting closer and closer.
After confirming that it was Chen Wanlu, Cheng Zheng led his men to block the road.
Although Chen Wanlu had extraordinary skills, when he was surrounded by Cheng Zheng's secret men, he was unable to defeat four people with just two fists, and was defeated in just a few moves.
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Cheng Zheng was injured on his hand and did not participate in the battle.
He only stood aside and watched.
Chen Wanlu was pinned to the ground by the dark man and unable to move.
The dark man searched him but found nothing.
"Cheng Zheng, your dignified general actually used sneak attacks as a means of attack," Chen Wanlu shouted.
Cheng Zheng did not cover his face because he was being rounded up tonight and was not prepared to let him return to the capital alive.
Tingxi, the master of Tingfeng Hall, looked like a weak woman but also had a fierce personality.
She kicked Chen Wanlu on the head and said, "The name of the master is worthy of you."
Cheng Zheng knelt down and said, "I'll tell you what you did for Yingfeng.
Do you dare to see the light of day?
Since neither of them is a good person, is it necessary to compare who is worse?
You came to Beijing late at night from other places.
You can't come empty-handed.
Tell me."
Where is the secret message hidden?”
"If you want to ask me, it depends on your ability."
Chen Wanlu was determined.
Cheng Zheng took out a dagger he had with him and thrust it straight into Chen Wanlu's arm, "Why ask for trouble?
There is no end to the suffering.
I'm afraid you won't be able to die when the time comes."
Chen Wanlu screamed, "Cheng Zheng, just wait, Lord Yingfeng won't let you go."
Cheng Zheng couldn't help but feel funny, when did he let me go?
The Yun Clan has always been indispensable for overt and covert fighting.
The Yun Clan army's troops are too large and attractive, and they must have capable leaders.
The only way for a tribe to maintain its excellent heritage for a long time is through competition.
This is the so-called life of sorrow and death of happiness.
Black iron must be sharpened to become a sword.
Cheng Zheng sighed, "It's late at night and I'm too lazy to bother you.
Since you want to suffer a little, I'll help you."
He turned around and told Ting Xi, "Take it back and ask slowly."
In the early morning, the emperor ordered Ming'an to announce that Princess Shan would return to the palace and marry Cheng Zheng.
The marriage was completed two months later.
Cheng Zheng, the general of the Western Frontier of the Yun tribe, was born in a noble family, full of loyal men, with great military exploits, meritorious service in protecting the Lord, and was awarded the title of Marquis.
After the imperial edict was issued, all the courtiers in the hall congratulated him, and it was a double happiness.
Cheng Zheng had been trained by the emperor as a confidant since he was a child.
He was granted a marriage and an official title, so the courtiers were not surprised.
It's just that the person who granted the marriage was not Yilin but Princess Yishan, which is worth discussing in private.
As soon as Cheng Zheng finished dealing with the congratulations of the courtiers, he turned around and was invited to go by the clan leader Qingsong.
Cheng Zheng walked in and said: "Your Majesty, are you congratulating me on my promotion?"
"Where did you go last night?"
Qingsong asked strictly.
Cheng Zheng didn't take it seriously: "Why does the prince even care about this?"
Qingsong asked, "This dagger belongs to you."
Cheng Zheng looked at the table and was shocked.
How could it be possible?
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Before he left, he clearly ordered Tingxi to take the person away.
Could it be that the dagger was left behind?
People from Wushangmen would not be so careless in doing things.
Alas, no matter how hard we deny it, we can't say that someone stole my dagger and went to kill people outside the city.
Cheng Zheng answered honestly: "Yes."
Qingsong asked again: "You killed Chen Wanlu?"
I can't hide it from the prince's discernment.
Is there anything else I can do now besides admitting it?
Cheng Zheng couldn't help but lower his head and replied: "Yes."
"It's strange for you this time.
How come you don't even bother to erase the traces of killing someone?
You can be so unscrupulous just after being granted the title of Marquis."
Qingsong didn't even question Cheng Zheng.
It seemed that he didn't want to go into details.
"I don't dare.
I will handle this matter when I get back and give the prince a satisfactory explanation."
Cheng Zheng also understood the meaning of Qingsong's words.
After all, it was Duanhou who had just been pushed up.
If something happened, he would save the face of Prince Xiang.
There is no need to worry about it.
It shouldn't be a problem to do some high-sounding tricks to deal with it.
As long as he doesn't want to get to the bottom of it, there is nothing to worry about.
"No need, I've already dealt with it.
You'd better restrain yourself when you just returned to Beijing and pay attention to your current status."
Qingsong is a good person and will handle it himself.
It seems that he really doesn't want to cause trouble. big.
"Yes."
Cheng Zheng responded obediently.
"Go back and think about your mistakes behind closed doors.
If you dare to make any mistakes during this period, be careful."
Qingsong handed the dagger to Cheng Zheng.
"Yes."
Just now, he was being congratulated like stars holding the moon in his arms, and now he is being pulled over to be scolded.
The contrast is a bit too great.
Fortunately, King Xiang has always turned a blind eye to the fights in the clan.
As long as you don't make too much trouble, there is nothing wrong with learning some conspiracy and power.
Anyone who climbs up will not step on a corpse.
No blood on your hands.
Cheng Zheng left the Military and Political Center and saw Yuan Chen walking towards him.
The successor to King Xiang has not yet been decided.
Yuan Chen, Cheng Zheng, and Ying Feng are all promising candidates.
Yuan Chen has been guarding the southeastern border.
Why did he come back without hearing any news.
Yuan Chen had a smile on his delicate face, and his snow-white robe swayed in the wind.
He was as spotless as an immortal, very gentle, very elegant, just like a weak scholar with no temper, "Congratulations on your title of Marquis.
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Just as I expected.
"You are indeed the fastest-rising person among the three of us."
Yuan Chen spoke as calmly as the wind, as if this matter had nothing to do with his interests.
"I remember when the three of us were compared by the Council, we secretly bet on who would eventually sit on the throne of King Xiang."
Cheng Zheng said.
Yuan Chen chuckled, "Just remember."
"The days are long, and we still don't know who will win in the future."
Cheng Zheng was rarely humble.
Is this encouraging Yuan Chen.
"Of course."
Yuan Chen nodded slightly and left, like a gust of wind blowing by.
That night, Cheng Zheng came to Sunset Cave, which was the hiding place of the dark people.
It was deep in the mountains in the northern suburbs of the capital.
It was densely covered with jungles and steep ravines.
Most people would not come here, let alone in the middle of the night.
The original source of the secret man raised by the Cheng family was that when Tasha married to Dazhao, the King of Xichi was worried about his sister, so he arranged a group of warriors to protect her secretly, only for Tasha's use.
When Tasha became a monk, she handed over this group of people to Cheng Zheng.
Later, Cheng Zheng and Jinfeng reorganized and combined them to form Wushangmen.
Cheng Zheng was appointed as the head of the sect, and there were six halls, all of which were women.
They were Tingfeng Hall to Tingxi, Yingfeng Hall to Yingxun, Zhuifeng Hall to Zhui Zhuiyin, Guanfeng Hall to Guanmo, Wenfeng Hall to Wenyu, and Shoufeng Hall.
Bright moon.
Among them, Lang Yue is deeply appreciated by the sect master.
Everyone else uses the first character of their name to represent each hall according to the rules.
Lang Yue is the exception.
Moreover, Shou Feng Hall is the core of Wushang Sect, which collects the clues and tasks collected by each hall.
It is also the one with the highest status among many halls.
Lang Yue is always veiled when she appears, and few people have seen her face.
Cheng Zheng has always been strict with his subordinates, but he has never lost his temper with Long Yue.
In a cruel organization full of fighting and bloodshed, how many people stepped on corpses and climbed up, but Lang Yue effortlessly took the position of the leader of the Shou Feng Hall at a young age, and was favored.
There are various speculations Making trouble in the hearts of dark people.
After passing the stone gate, after passing a few feet of curves, and walking further in, it suddenly became clear that there was no longer a deserted appearance outside.
The cave is well-decorated, and the hall is fully equipped with candles, tea sets, incense and soft couches, making it feel like a special garden.
Lang Yue was lying on the soft couch reading a book.
That was Cheng Zheng's seat.
Apart from Lang Yue, no one else was seen sitting there.
Hearing the gatekeeper salute and knowing that the door master was coming, Long Yue stood up and said, "Master."
Cheng Zheng asked: "Where is Tingxi?"
"I'm being held in custody at Quandong, do you want to pass it over?"
It seemed that Lang Yue had known that Cheng Zheng would come, and knew why he was here, so she was waiting for him here.
"No need."
Cheng Zheng turned around and went to the spring cave, just right.
After a few turns, we arrived at the spring cave.
It is said to be a spring cave, but there is indeed a pool of spring water, about one foot long and wide.
However, this boiling mountain spring water is not a hot spring.
The reason why it is boiling is that someone dug up this area and burned it underneath.
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Cheng Zheng stood on the steps surrounding the pool.
The water in the pool was boiling gurglingly, with mist hanging above it.
Tingxi knelt down with her head buried.
Cheng Zheng asked: "What happened at night?
How could my dagger be in the hands of King Xiang?"
Tingxi answered truthfully: "My subordinates are incompetent.
After the sect master left last night, my subordinates were planning to bring Chen Wanlu back.
When he was tied up, he broke free.
During the fight, Yuan Chen and a group of people passed by.
In desperation, my subordinates had no choice but to They killed Chen Wanlu and hid first, waiting for Yuan Chen to pass by before cleaning up.
Unexpectedly, Yuan Chen stopped when he saw Chen Wanlu's body, and then they took Chen Wanlu away. " Lang Yue said, "It should be Yuan Chen who handed the dagger to King Xiang."
Cheng Zheng nodded and analyzed, "Yuan Chen grew up in the southeast.
He only came to the capital for a few days every year for greetings and New Years.
He is not familiar with me.
He should not recognize that it is my dagger, and Yuan Chen does not The reason for using such reckless means to deal with me is that he took Chen Wanlu away just for official duties.
Seeing that there was a murder in the official road of Gyeonggi, it is reasonable to take the body and the murder weapon back to the government for investigation. " Lang Yue responded, "Killing Chen Wanlu is a trivial matter, but the dagger fell into the hands of King Xiang overnight.
It shows that King Xiang has many eyes and ears.
Fortunately, King Xiang did not pursue it."
"Of course he doesn't want to pursue the case.
The emperor just decreed that I would be made a marquis.
Within half a day, a scandal spread, and his husband, Prince Xiang, lost his face."
Yuan Chen turned to Tingxi and said, "But I want to pursue the case, and you shouldn't.
Give me a problem at this juncture."
"Yes, I know my mistake.
But Yuan Chen and his party are quite large, and I don't want to make this matter a big deal.
Besides, if I really start a fight with Yuan Chen, I may not have a chance of winning."
"You have your reasons, but I won't give you another chance."
"Yes."
Tingxi had no unnecessary excuses, nor did he cry for mercy.
Two people came up from behind and pushed Tingxi towards the pool, pushing her down decisively.
The scalding water quickly surrounded Tingxi.
Tingxi struggled and screamed in pain for a while, and then he floated on the water like cooked food.
A layer of skin had been dragged on his face, and his face was scarlet and his face was unrecognizable.
Some hairs also broke away from the scalp, swinging up and down uneasily as the water boiled.
Cheng Zheng, Lang Yue, and the people around them all showed no expressions.
This kind of scene was already commonplace in their eyes. sjgsf0916: