Chapter 253, still missing

At the mention of Mingche, Mingqing's eyes dimmed, and he sighed and shook his head: "I haven't seen my eldest brother since he left home. I heard that he was also locked up, and no one knew exactly where he was being held, but the eldest sister quietly inquired and said that he was alive and well, but no one was allowed to visit the prison, let alone intercede, neither interrogation nor release, just locked up like that, and no one knew what the emperor wanted to do."

Changsheng listened to his words carefully, but he didn't mention the reason why Ming Che was imprisoned, and suddenly became suspicious, could it be that Ming Jing knew the reason why Ming Che was reduced from Li Shimin's henchman to a prisoner?

She couldn't help but open her mouth and ask: "Didn't the general follow King Qin to fight in the north and south to fight the world since he was young?" Isn't he King Qin's most important confidant? Hasn't he always been loyal to King Qin? Also, didn't the Xie family use most of their family wealth as military funds with King Qin? Even if it is a cunning rabbit and a dead lackey, at most it will be demoted and dismissed, and there is no need to raid the house and go to prison? What's more, King Qin has just succeeded to the throne, and he is still usurping the throne, no matter how much bloody wind and rain he can't suppress the mouth of Weiwei, in this case, he is still too busy to take care of himself in order to sit firmly in the seat, how can he have spare time to deal with the Xie family? Unless the general really does something rebellious and indignant to the people and gods."

Mingjing breathed a sigh of relief, it turned out that Changsheng wanted to be crooked, she actually thought that the eldest brother had defected to the enemy and treason, fortunately it was not for this reason, it would not be a big rebellion, let alone a common anger, he was about to explain, when he thought of Mingqing's situation, his heart sank suddenly, although the eldest brother did not do anything that people and gods were angry about, but in the heart of the person who held the power of life and death for him, the mistake he made was simply a great rebellion, and it was even more unforgivable than a great rebellion.

Seeing that his face was heavy and silent, Changsheng asked with some surprise, "What did the general do?" Could it be that he really defected to the enemy and committed treason? ”

Mingjing finally shook his head and said with a wry smile, "Where do you want to go?" Big brother is a manly man, how could he do such a thing? He just violated the taboo of the current emperor."

"Violated the taboo of the emperor today?" Changsheng looked at Ming Jing blankly, she remembered that Ming Che was still loyal to King Qin until the time he returned to Wugong County before the Xuanwumen Incident, and he didn't want to obey the prince's arrangement to marry the Pei family, so how could he violate King Qin's taboo? Could there be something else going on?

Mingjing raised his head, looked at Changsheng with a straight face, and said seriously: "Actually, I haven't seen him since the eldest brother went back to the house that time, so I'm just guessing, as for the real situation, no one can know." That time the eldest brother returned to the house, the crown prince and the king of Qin, King Qi and his entourage wanted to go back to Qingshan Palace to remember Queen Taimu, don't you know that the eldest brother has always been afraid that the king of Qin will bring Shu'er to the palace of the king of Qin as a hostage? ”

Of course, Changsheng remembered that at that time, everyone was afraid that after Shu'er became a hostage, in case King Qin was defeated, the Xie family would suffer a catastrophe, only he understood that King Qin was the ultimate victor, so he didn't think it mattered much, just let himself follow Shu'er. Fortunately, I heard that King Qin didn't offer to take Shu'er away after he came, so he nodded and said: "Of course I remember, you and the general also asked me to teach Shu'er to meet King Qin, in case King Qin raised this matter, how to refuse him, didn't King Qin later not propose to see Shu'er, nor did he propose to take Shu'er away?" ”

Mingjing shook his head: "You only know one thing, but you don't know the other." I guess King Qin may have wanted to take Shu'er as a hostage, but later he felt that it was too dazzling, and if he didn't talk about others, the emperor wouldn't be able to pass that level, and the prince and King Qi also objected in unison, so he didn't take Shu'er away, but it doesn't mean that he can rest assured that the eldest brother. Before leaving, he actually proposed to let the eldest brother take Shu'er to Jinyang, which is the most taboo thing for the emperor, isn't it obvious that he is forcing the eldest brother to openly want to do something for the court for her situation for his business? If the eldest brother really took Shu'er to Jinyang, it would be a public break with the current emperor and the crown prince, no matter how loyal he was to the king of Qin, he couldn't disobey the emperor's orders, if he succeeded, it would be fine, if he failed, our Xie family would die without a place to be buried.

Fortunately, after he proposed, the eldest brother did not answer, and the prince and the king of Qi resolutely objected, so this matter did not come to pass, but I think the king of Qin may have a grudge against the eldest brother for that incident, he must have suspected that the eldest brother was not loyal enough to him, and maybe he also thought that the eldest brother was clearly his confidant and secretly colluded with the prince. The people in power are most afraid of this and hate this the most, after thinking about it, the reason why the Xie family raided the house is this, when my father was alive, he wholeheartedly supported the King of Qin, I think this is also the main reason why the emperor finally pardoned the Xie family.

But the eldest brother committed the taboo of Li Shimin, the king of Qin, looking at the murder he committed in the prince's mansion and the prince's mansion of Qi, you know how much he hates the prince, and of course he hates the person who betrayed him and took the prince, if he suspects that the eldest brother is such a person, he will definitely not spare the eldest brother. As for the real situation, we can only wait until I meet him, and I also guess. ”

Changsheng sighed again and again, Mingche was already extremely loyal to Li Shimin, the prince and the Pei family did not succeed in wooing him like that, he clearly knew the result of the Xuanwumen incident, but Mingche didn't know that it was extremely rare for him to be loyal to Li Shimin in this situation, but who knew that because Li Shimin was too suspicious, he was suspected of being suspicious for no reason, and he was in prison when he should have achieved fame, and the rest of the Xie family was unwilling to let him go, which is really regrettable.

But what will be his fate next? Mingjing saw Changsheng's question, and said with a wry smile: "It is precisely because the emperor used to be a great brother and had a friendship since childhood, so he can't tolerate the eldest brother betraying him. If he really suspects that the eldest brother and the princelings are secretly colluding, I'm afraid it will be difficult to forgive him, it is impossible for the eldest brother to be reinstated, and it is impossible for the Xie family to be reinstated, and at this moment of the storm, everyone is afraid of being scolded, and no one dares to come forward to intercede, so he can only wait for him to let the eldest brother go home after a while, and our Xie family will be a common man from now on."

Changsheng sighed and fell into deep thought, if the old lady learned that the Xie family was copied because of Mingche, then what should Jinshu do? Although he has Mingjing's protection, he still has to find his aunt and think of ways to make a living, so he can't always stay by Shu'er's side, not to mention that the old lady is the real head of the family, and Mingjing, who is a concubine, can't call the shots at all, so should she discuss with Mingjing the idea of taking Shu'er out of here?

Mingjing saw that she was deep in thought, thinking that she was worried about Mingche, and her heart was dark, but she still raised her head and said firmly: "Changsheng, don't worry, no matter what the Xie family falls to, as long as I am here, I will not let you and Shu'er suffer." In fact, there are good things in bad things, the Xie family has now become a commoner, and the fallen phoenix is not as good as a chicken, as long as you don't dislike me, how dare I dislike you? The old lady will no longer block our marriage, now that the eldest brother has not been released from prison, I can't mention this matter, and after the eldest brother is pardoned, I will go to your house to propose marriage in person immediately after the old lady agrees, okay? ”

Changsheng looked at Mingjing and affectionate, his face was hot, but he didn't know what to say. She had a hunch that the old lady would never agree to Mingjing marrying her, if Mingjing clearly proposed this matter to the old lady, she would not be able to stay at home after being rejected, not to mention, she really couldn't accept Mingjing now, what was it if she agreed at this time?

He forced himself to be calm and said, "If you really respect me, don't do that." Even if something happens to the Xie family, you are also the queen of the famous family, and I am just a village girl who has been a palace slave, so it is impossible for either of us. Don't mention it again in the future, I stayed here just to take care of Jinshu, it was, it is, and it will be even more in the future."

Mingjing seemed to be shocked, and thought of her concern for Mingche, and said with a wry smile: "I used to think that the reason why you have not accepted me is because of the difference in identity. Now that I'm not as good as you, the phoenix who has fallen on the shelf, you still refuse, don't you really understand my intentions? Maybe I shouldn't push you so hard, I should wait until you think clearly. Okay, I'm not going to mention it again, are we still as good as we used to be? ”

Changsheng nodded, feeling that Mingjing was much more mature than before, and he knew how to consider others when encountering problems, and he also knew how to seek advantages and avoid disadvantages - if he couldn't achieve marriage for the time being, then getting along as before was also the best choice.

The two of them sat relatively speechless for a while, and Changsheng was about to say goodbye and leave, when he suddenly remembered what he was worried about, and happened to discuss countermeasures with Mingjing in advance. said on 1510 that he was worried that the old lady knew that the Xie family was in trouble because of Mingche, what if she was angry with Shu'er?

Seeing that Mingjing was speechless, Changsheng said tentatively again: "Didn't you say that you suspect that your aunt was bought by your friend to be properly placed?" If you find her, don't let her come back here first, I think the old lady will definitely not be able to bear the pain of being imprisoned, but the aunt is at ease outside, and the Xie family is undecided, if you can do it, you should entrust your friend to take care of it for a while, so as not to use the old lady to threaten you. I'm planning that if she really can't tolerate Shu'er, why don't you find a way to let us out of here, even if it's hard outside, I can't let Shu'er be bullied."

Mingjing nodded: "Don't worry, what if she suspects that she is the eldest brother?" I will never let the old lady treat Shu'er harshly, I can't go anywhere in this situation, I stay by Shu'er's side every day, and see what she does. I know you're strong and independent, but you have to tell me in time for whatever happens in this house, and we'll figure it out together, okay? ”

Changsheng nodded, his heart suddenly relaxed, with Mingjing by his side to take care of Shu'er together, at least her responsibility is not so great, there are some things outside that she really has no way at all.

It's not too early to see, it's already late (3 o'clock in the morning), thinking that it would be bad if he came out of the Mingjing room tomorrow morning to be seen, and he was not very relieved that Shu'er, who was still a half-old child in the house, how could he take care of Shu'er, and he would definitely not be able to meet anyone when he went back this time, so he had to say goodbye and go back.

Mingjing glanced at her reluctantly, nodded in response, got up and took the cloak of immortality and put it on her, what he wanted to say finally didn't say it, he was afraid that he would force her too hard and let her avoid him, it was better to have a generous relationship like now.

Changsheng was afraid of freezing him, and resolutely refused to let him go, but he couldn't help but respond, and besides, this house was less empty and lonely, and the Ming and Qing dynasties she hated and feared the most came back, although the clear house was not far from her residence, but it was still a little scared to go back alone.

Mingjing sent Changsheng all the way, the cold wind of the winter night was blowing like a knife, the moonlight was extremely cold, and the dry branches added a bit of gloom, Mingjing listened to Changsheng's breathing a little short because of the hurry, and then looked at the shadow of the two walking side by side in the moonlight, a heart was flat and hot, no matter what, he could always see her every day, he believed that as long as he treated her sincerely, there would always be a day when he moved her.

Sent to the door of the house, Mingjing was still not at ease, and kept watching Changsheng light up the candles, and then looked at everything in the house as before, the charcoal pot was booming, Shu'er and the house were sleeping soundly, so I was relieved, but I had to reluctantly leave.

He walked outside the house, looked at Changsheng's face greedily, was about to leave but remembered something, and hurriedly told him uneasily: "Now is not as good as before, there is no girl who keeps vigil, remember to close the doors and windows every night, it is best to use a pestle to hold the door again, don't let the bad guys take advantage of the loophole, in case something happens, hurry up and let the whole house come to me, I am not far from you, you must remember"

Changsheng smiled and nodded, looking at her bright eyes under the candlelight, his clear heart was warm and reassuring, he couldn't help but take her hand, but he didn't know what to say, he glanced at her greedily, and only said: "Be careful of the wind outside, close the door and sleep", and turned around and left.

Changsheng watched him leave, quickly closed the door, remembered that Ming Qing was agitated in his heart, and tried to close the window tightly, and then took a heavy pestle against the door, and then he breathed a sigh of relief and got into the warm quilt, sighing with satisfaction, winter night, there is no better place than in the hot quilt, but just now I was blown all the way by the cold wind, but there will be no much sleepiness, and I can't help but think about it.

Thinking of Mingjing, his heart was warm and entangled, he repeatedly proposed to let Changsheng marry him, Changsheng believed that he was telling the truth, and recognized her more and more from the heart, but the old lady would never agree, she was so strong, even if the Xie family was defeated, she would definitely let Mingjing marry someone with some background and helpful to the Xie family, and would never allow herself to enter the door as the wife of the Xie family, so why should she take her own humiliation? If you don't get it, you will lose the qualification to take care of Shu'er, so you must not let the old lady have the slightest suspicion, and you have to find an opportunity to tell Mingjing.

and Mingche, if according to what Mingjing said, Mingche didn't do anything to make Li Shimin resentful, he refused to take Shu'er to Jinyang, that is the imperial court explicitly ordered the generals stationed in the border not to take their families to take office without the permission of the imperial court, otherwise there will be a suspicion of treason against the enemy, this crime is not ordinary, no one wants to carry it, it is not that he wants to betray Li Shimin, Li Shimin will not hold such a grudge because of this incident, right? If you don't let go of the Chinese New Year soon, do you want him to sit through the prison?

Changsheng suddenly chuckled in his heart, could it be that Mingche really did something to anger Li Shimin? What could he do?