Chapter Twenty-Seven: A Late Night Secret Visit
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That night, a carriage galloped through the north gate towards the outside of the palace. The smoke and sand carried by the wheels, a layer of mist in the darkness, played an eager movement in the quiet night of Changping.
Ning Taifu's mansion in the middle of the night was still brightly lit at this time. Taifu, who is over half a hundred years old, is holding his sick and weak body at this time, standing at the door on crutches.
The sound of horses' hooves came from afar, and there was a rare hint of excitement on his vicissitudes of life. The hand holding the cane also increased its strength.
Finally, the shadow of the carriage was getting closer and closer. When it stopped, Mrs. Ning ignored the dust raised around her, and couldn't wait to step forward and wait for the people in the car.
"The old minister sees the emperor!"
Before Mrs. Ning could salute, He Lianye jumped out of the car and hurriedly helped him up, "Mrs. Ning doesn't have to be polite. ”
Ning Taifu is Helianye's teacher and a veteran of the Three Dynasties, so for him, Helianye has incomparable respect. In addition, Mrs. Ning is honest and honest, and he does his best to the court, so this respect adds to the meaning of cherishing talents.
At this time, the night was thick, and there was already a trace of cool air, thinking of Taifu's body, He didn't delay all night. Pulling Mrs. Ning and walking inside, "Mrs. Fu, let's go in and talk." ”
After listening to Song Liansheng's words during the day, He thought about it again and again all night, and decided to come to Ning Mansion. After all, no matter what, Concubine Ning's affairs were his fault for not being considerate.
Entering the inner room, Ning Taifu retreated around, and after taking Helian to the inner room of the weekday discussion, he slowly spoke.
"I don't know if the emperor came late at night, but there is something important to discuss?"
Because of the blow of Concubine Ning's incident, in recent days, Mrs. Ning has only stayed at home to recuperate. Although there is still concern about the affairs in the court, at this time, seeing that He came overnight, he was not sure for a while whether there was anything missing.
However, Helian Ye just shook his head at him, "I came this time for Concubine Ning's business. ”
Hearing the word "Concubine Ning", Taifu's face changed, and he said hurriedly: "But something happened to Huan'er?" ”
Huan'er is Concubine Ning's nickname, obviously too anxious to speak, and even forgot to shout the title of Concubine Ning.
However, He Lianye didn't care about this little thing, he looked at Mrs. Ning, and the eagerness on that face made him feel a little guilty. Concubine Ning didn't have to enter the palace at the beginning, if it weren't for the sake of stabilizing her own status, Taifu Ning would not be willing to let her favorite granddaughter live in the deep palace at all.
Therefore, on the day of marriage, He personally assured Mrs. Ning overnight that he would protect Concubine Ning for the rest of his life.
But I didn't want to, but I still hurt her......
"Huan'er didn't have an accident, but still, there is no sign of waking up." He Lianye said slowly, and Mrs. Ning's expression rose and fell with his words.
Even though the hospital tried its best, it still couldn't find a way to detoxify. I heard that this poison is extremely powerful, if there is no antidote, then Concubine Ning may never wake up again in this life.
He couldn't bear to hit the vicissitudes of life in front of him again, he didn't talk about Concubine Ning's current situation again, and only said in a deep voice: "Taifu, can Song Zhiyuan contact you?" ”
His words made Mrs. Ning come back to her senses from her sadness, and she raised her head a little puzzled. But then he reacted quickly, and even his voice couldn't stop shaking.
"What does the emperor mean?"
He Lianye nodded, he didn't intend to hide this matter. Some time ago, Outer Mongolia has been on the verge of moving, and because of natural disasters, it has been unwilling to pay tribute.
As the main battle faction, Song Zhiyuan, of course, wants to take this opportunity to clean up Outer Mongolia. By the way, it is also possible to add some territory on the basis of the previous ones. As a conservative, Ning Taifu holds the opposite opinion on this matter.
Ning Taifu believes that Daqing has been fighting for many years, and the treasury has long been empty, so that the taxes are aggravated and the people are unspeakable. At this moment, the situation is stable, and it is a good time to recuperate, and if there is another war, I am afraid that the people will not be able to make a living.
And Helian Ye, of course, adopted Ning Taifu's opinion.
The problem of Outer Mongolia cannot be solved in a short period of time, and it is originally a territory obtained by war, but it cannot be managed entirely by war. Therefore, he believes that for Outer Mongolia, it is best to solve it fundamentally.
Starting with the policy will take a little longer, but it can be done once and for all.
He understood that Song Zhiyuan, as a general, could not highlight his value if there was no war. That's why I'm so persistent in this matter.
However, the state is not a tool to be used for military exploits, and if you want to succeed from generation to generation, you must learn how to continue it. Blind conquest will only provoke greater resistance.
For Song Zhiyuan's contribution to opening up the territory, He Lianye kept it in mind. But as an emperor, what he has to consider is the future of the entire Daqing. Instead, his Song Zhiyuan's future!
"Taifu, I think this matter has nothing to do with him."
He Lianye could almost conclude that this incident must be Song Zhiyuan's masterpiece. He and Mrs. Ning have always been in a deep fight, and this time in the matter of Outer Mongolia, he was stepped on again, according to his character of retribution, how can he not care?
Although Concubine Duan has not made any big moves in the palace recently, the precursor to the arrival of the wind and rain is unusually calm. It is expected that with her means, it is not impossible to quietly poison Concubine Ning.
"Song Zhiyuan! I knew he wouldn't let me go! ”
Mrs. Ning's face was full of remorse, in fact, he had guessed before that Song Zhiyuan would not give up, and he was ready to fight back. However, he thought about it a lot, but he didn't expect that it was his own granddaughter who was retaliated against......
"Your Majesty, since this matter was done by Song Zhiyuan, then he will definitely use this to blackmail the old minister."
is worthy of being a veteran of the Three Dynasties, just by mentioning a few words, he has already figured out the benefits and harms. Thinking of his granddaughter, who was still unconscious, Mrs. Ning's eyes were full of sadness.
But, even so, he can't compromise on this!
"Your Majesty, the old minister is brave, please take care of Huan'er!"
Ning Taifu suddenly knelt down, catching He off guard all night. He bent down and wanted to help Mrs. Ning up, but Mrs. Ning just waved his hand and said firmly: "Although the old minister loves Huan'er, if she is coerced by Song Zhiyuan and does something shameless as an official, I am afraid that I will not be at peace in this life." ”
He looked at Helian Ye, his eyes were precipitated but unusually clear, "So the old minister only asks the emperor to take care of Huan'er, and it should be regarded as atonement for the old minister......"
After speaking, he solemnly kowtowed to Hehe overnight. Then he stood upright, standing straight on crutches. It's like a pine tree that has been ravaged by wind and rain, but still stands.
"Taifu, I have written down your loyalty." Helian bowed to him overnight to show his supreme respect. "I promise you that no matter what the cost, I will protect Concubine Ning's safety!"
With his personal promise, Mrs. Ning was relieved. What he misses most in his life is this only granddaughter. As long as she can be stable, even if she doesn't wake up, it can be regarded as a blessing.
"In this way, the old minister is relieved......"
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