King Gong didn't dare to take Meng Guofu in the end, but he just hollowed out most of the power in the hands of Meng Guogong, and then transferred Meng Sanshao's father and son away from the center of power.

The news that Meng Guofu offended King Gong spread in Shengjing, and there were rumors that Meng Chengyan was going to be transferred to a remote and barren area, but when everyone thought that Meng Guofu would be in a state of collapse and panic, Meng Guogong handed over the resignation and took the initiative to hand over all the power in his hands.

For a time, Quan Shengjing was in an uproar.

When Zhou Yuhan heard the rumors, he couldn't help but sigh: "Uncle has a clear heart and is loyal, he has done what he thinks is right, and what he does today will be the shadow of future generations." ”

In this way, Meng Guofu gradually faded out of the aristocratic circle, and the Meng family could no longer be seen at the banquet.

Although many people secretly admired Meng Guogong's loyalty and nobility, there were very few people who really had the courage to emulate Meng Guogong.

can live to this day and sit in the current position, it is conceivable that these old ministers are not fuel-efficient lamps, they are all highly respected and powerful, such people naturally do not want to be in the company of rebellious ministers and thieves. And their resignation is obviously an expression of dissatisfaction with King Gong, as well as unyielding.

And these people are of great use to King Gong.

After receiving the excerpts of resignation one after another, King Gong was furious, Meng Chengyan's matter was just a rumor that he let people spread, and he wanted to scare Meng Guogong, but he didn't want to cause such consequences, and in anger, he had a plan and seriously ordered Meng Chengyan to be transferred to the most barren and desolate area in the northwest. But it was borrowed from the name of Emperor Wanhua.

Meng Guogong and other old ministers have a very high status in the hearts of scholars, and their resignation has caused a lot of commotion among young students, and the news of Meng Chengyan's transfer will be announced as soon as it is confirmed. Immediately, some people spread rumors that Meng Guogong and others would resign because they were disappointed in the current saint, and the students who did not know the situation were immediately incited, and many patriotic and promising young people expressed their unwillingness to serve the imperial court and refused to participate in the scientific examination.

There are even radical ones, gathered in teahouses and restaurants. Denounce the ignorance and incompetence of today's saints.

This situation intensified, and King Gong took advantage of the situation and hired people to give speeches on the streets. aroused the people's dissatisfaction with Emperor Wanhua. On the other hand, it creates an image of generosity and benevolence to win the support of the people.

Meng Guogong and others did not think of coming forward to explain, but after resigning. They were placed under house arrest. I could only watch Emperor Wanhua being smeared more and more black, and I felt guilty in my heart. None of them expected such a consequence, and they also guessed that it was a conspiracy of King Gong.

In such a storm, the days are slowly approaching the end of the year.

After An Ruolan's condition improved slightly, but when he went to the street with Wei Shao to buy the items needed for the New Year, he heard countless remarks scolding Jinshang, which made the two very worried.

After purchasing the items, the two did not immediately return to the Weiguo Mansion. Instead, I found a teahouse and sat down.

The teahouse is crowded with many people, and it is a good place to inquire about the news. It's just that I didn't expect that this is almost the New Year, and the teahouse is still full of people, and it is even more lively than before. The reason for this is the storyteller in the teahouse.

I saw that the middle-aged man with two mustaches was like a river, and Emperor Wanhua was obsessed with women, ignored the government and politics, and was so angry that the elders of the three dynasties told the old man to return to his hometown.

Looking at the audience below, when the man talked about Emperor Wanhua, he was angry and scolded loudly, and when the man talked about King Gong, he applauded and cheered one by one, shouting long live, and the mood was completely different.

An Ruolan observed for a while and found that there were several inconspicuous men in the crowd who mobilized the audience's emotions from time to time and completely aroused the audience's emotions.

Seeing this, she couldn't help frowning.

She once heard her father-in-law mention that after guiding people's emotions to the extreme, they can manipulate and confuse people's hearts, because when people are excited, their judgment and thinking power will be reduced, and they will have no resistance to what they hear, which is the so-called brainwashing, which is commonly known as a hot mind and a complete dissipation of intelligence.

It was clear that the audience was convinced of the storyteller's words. And most of these listeners are students dressed as readers.

Although Wei Shao didn't see anything abnormal, he also knew that the situation was not good, and asked in a low voice, "What should I do?" ”

An Ruolan shook her head solemnly, even if she knew that this was a conspiracy, she couldn't do anything.

Suddenly thinking of what the second sister said last time, she said: "I think, I want to go back to the Wenxin Marquis Mansion." ”

Wei Shao didn't ask much, only said, "I'll accompany you." ”

The two immediately got up and went back to the Weiguo Mansion, and after preparing some souvenirs, they set off for the Wenxin Marquis Mansion.

It's almost the New Year, and it's rare and common to visit relatives everywhere, and most of the married daughters choose to go back to the house to visit their elders at this time.

It's just that now is not a good time to talk about it, so I hurriedly asked my grandmother for peace, said hello to the two sisters, and entrusted Wei Shao to An Ruojin to take care of, An Ruolan went straight to An Shiyan's study.

Hearing that her daughter was visiting, An Shiyan was very surprised, and immediately ordered the little maid to prepare the best refreshments, and after she also freshened up and took care of herself, she went out to meet.

An Ruolan had already prepared a draft along the way, and when they met, he said: "Now the students are dissatisfied with many things today, and some even threaten not to take the imperial examination and not serve the imperial court, what does the fifth uncle think about this?" ”

An Shiyan wanted to catch up with his daughter, but he didn't want to face such a solemn and serious question, and his hot heart was instantly poured with a basin of cold water.

Coughing lightly, he said, "Where did Lan'er hear about this?" ”

"I went out with Xiao Shao today to buy New Year's items, and I overheard it in the teahouse." An Ruolan said.

An Shiyan sighed, knowing that the warm and intimate father-daughter heart-to-heart conversation scene had no chance to appear, and said as he walked inside: "Sit down first." ”

An Ruolan realized his reckless impulsiveness, hurriedly confessed his sin, saluted and greeted, and sat down behind him.

The little maid brought the tea and fruit snacks and said with a smile: "Grandma Qi, try it, this is a pastry specially developed by the fifth master for the chef according to your taste, and it must be with your appetite." ”

An Ruolan looked at An Shiyan in surprise.

An Shiyan coughed uncomfortably and said, "Okay, go down." ”

The little servant bowed his head and retreated, and only the father and daughter were left in the room.

An Ruolan took a sip of tea from the teacup and hid the smile in her eyes.

An Shiyan said: "I have thought of a way to do what you said, but it can't be solved for a while, you don't have to worry." ”

Hearing this, An Ruolan breathed a sigh of relief. Come to think of it, such a big matter, it is impossible for King Jin to let it go.

Subconsciously, An Ruolan attributed An Shiyan to the faction of King Jin.

She wanted to ask clearly, but after thinking about it, she decided not to ask, and said with a smile: "Five uncles and five aunts are all good these days?" I heard that the fifth aunt seems to be sober, I don't know how it is now? ”

This is what Zhou Mi'er wrote to her before.

An Shiyan's heart was ironed, and he smiled: "It's all good, but I heard that you have been sick for a long time, and now you are all well?" ”

Finally, when it was time for the father and daughter to talk, he couldn't have been happier.

An Ruolan smiled and said, "That's not a disease, it's just that I blame myself for not being open-minded enough." ”

Seeing that she showed a little sadness and sadness, An Shiyan secretly blamed herself for saying the wrong thing and actually mentioned her sadness.

Thinking of his son-in-law who was missing, he sighed and said, "Lan'er is the most sensible and tolerant girl I have ever seen, take care of yourself, God will not fail you." "It's just that he has no blessing and has lost this daughter.

"Thank you, Uncle Five." An Ruolan smiled.

An Shiyan had pain in his eyes, and shook his head with a wry smile.

Seeing this, An Ruolan slowly lowered her head, bit the corner of her lip, and said in a low voice: "What kind of status did the fifth uncle have in Lan'er's heart in the past, and it is the same now. ”

An Shiyan trembled, the haze and bitterness under his eyes all dissipated, and flashed bright streamers.

His lips trembled with excitement, and he almost cried with joy, and said, "It's me who is too rigid about the surface." ”

An Ruolan looked up at him with an intimate smile.

An Shiyan turned his back and touched the corners of his eyes, stood up and said in a hoarse voice: "Didn't you mention your fifth aunt, I'll take you to see her." ”

An Ruolan responded, then stood up, and after thinking about it, she stepped forward to hold An Shiyan's arm, revealing a playful and sly smile, and said: "The road is slippery on a snowy day, the fifth uncle is old, and I am afraid that the fifth uncle will fall." ”

An Shiyan's heart was turbulent again, almost overwhelmed by joy, he said yes again and again, he didn't mind being said to be old at all, and smiled and pulled her all the way to Xinyue Garden.

The father and daughter laughed and laughed together when the passing maid saw it, and someone immediately told the old lady about it, and the old lady smiled with relief: "The knot in the hearts of their father and daughter has finally been untied." ”

The concubines of the Murong family, who accompanied the old lady to speak, and the sisters An Ruojin were also happy at this time.

Meng's situation is much more stable than before, and her speech is more organized, but she still doesn't recognize people, An Ruolan tries to make her remember herself, but she fails, she can always turn her head and forget who is who.

An Shiyan comforted An Ruolan and said that she would be able to remember it in a while.

An Ruolan looked at Meng's carefree appearance, and said with a smile while helping her peel walnuts: "This is actually quite good, as long as you are healthy and happy." ”

"Happy and healthy!" Meng shouted happily and giggled, like a child of five or six years old.

An Shiyan looked at Meng Shi deeply, smiled and didn't say anything more.

After coming out of Xinyue Garden, An Ruolan returned to Songhe Hall and talked with her grandmother, aunts and sisters, as if she was worried about her mood, and everyone deliberately bypassed things related to Weiguo Mansion and picked out some interesting homely trivial matters to talk about. Since everyone didn't mention it, An Ruolan naturally wouldn't expose her scars, and took Wei Shao to talk and laugh with everyone. (To be continued......)