Yesterday, he was still a relative of the emperor and a guest of others, but in a blink of an eye, he fell into a desperate situation. For a while, the Wu family was shrouded in chiffle and rain, and everyone realized that they had encountered an unprecedented crisis, when they were still able to return to their hometowns to avoid the persecution of officialdom, and when they were in the Ming Dynasty, they could also avoid living in the countryside to avoid being involved in disputes between the two countries. But now they are suspicious of the emperor, and they cannot get rid of it, neither to serve nor to escape, unless they defect to the enemy country, but that is contrary to the philosophy they have upheld for many years.

And for the persecution of officialdom, the Wu family is also deeply experienced, in the second year of Jingding, Jia Rudao fabricated charges, Wu Qian was dismissed as prime minister and exiled to Xunzhou. Wu Qian saw that Xunzhou City was often threatened by the flood of the Donglongjiang River, and the large farmland in the north and west of Dongshan Temple was also flooded for ten years, so he mobilized the people of Yi to build the Dalutian flood control embankment, which was committed to the benefit of the people, and the political achievements were remarkable, and the people commemorated it with a monument.

After hearing this, Jia Rudao was afraid that Wu Qian would make a comeback, so he assigned the military minister Liu Zongshen to Xunzhou as the governor and secretly framed Wu Qian. In May, Liu Zongshen pretended to hold a banquet for Wu Qian's birthday, poisoned the wine, and Wu Qian was poisoned to death. And he had a premonition before he died, and wrote a testament, composed a poem, and passed away sitting upright. Think about it back then, just offended a powerful minister and was destroyed by the whole family, if the emperor was suspicious, then it would be all destroyed.

Now the Wu family has fallen into chaos, and some people regret their failure to discipline, so that they will be destroyed; Some people are sad and indignant, and feel that the royal family is ruthless; Some people are trying to fight to the death in order to fight their way out...... But everyone found that this was all false, and the rules of officialdom have always been icing on the cake and falling into the ground.

At this time, the Wu family is already avoided by everyone, and they are all closed to thank customers, for fear of being touched by one or two, and it is more likely that at this time, someone may be eager to write a book, ready to write a letter of impeachment tomorrow, and add a crime in vain. At that time, the jokes between friends on weekdays would be dug up at this time, becoming their crimes, and becoming ironclad evidence of rebellion.

What is called despair, the expression on the face of the Wu family at this time is despair. What is desperate, just look at the current situation of the Wu family. And what is called a peak and a loop, when listening to Wu Baochuan's claim that there is still room for maneuver, everyone can feel it in surprise and joyful urging.

"Shiro, say it quickly!" Wu Pu and the other elder brothers asked in unison.

"Today's events seem to be accidental, but in fact, all uncles and brothers know that when Xiaomei was made queen, they had already decided that it was inevitable. Even if there is no queen who takes the initiative to host the lantern festival, there is no Qilang to collide with the holy car. The little emperor, who has long been wary, will also find other reasons to find the fault of the Wu family, and the so-called crime is unexcused! Wu Baochuan said to his uncles and brothers.

"Well, Shiro is right. The Wu family is regarded as a trouble in His Majesty's heart, and today's move is only a matter of time. Wu Pu looked left and right at the two brothers and said, and the two of them also bowed slightly in agreement.

"Your Majesty is jealous of my Wu family, nothing more than worrying about the prestige of the Wu family among the scholars in Jiangnan and the strength of the court that can influence the situation, which will lead to the fall of imperial power and the hollowing out of oneself; On the other hand, I am worried that once the queen gives birth to a prince, she will become the crown prince under the manipulation of my Wu family, thus forming a situation in which relatives interfere in politics, and even repeat the tragic incident of usurping the throne of foreign relatives in the previous dynasty. Wu Baochuan continued.

"On weekdays, Shiro either studies behind closed doors, or travels to visit friends, and never gets involved in officialdom, but I didn't expect to have such insight and see things so clearly!" Wu Jue was half surprised, half approving and authentic.

"Uncle praised, nephew just talked nonsense, where can I compare to a few brothers, I hope you brothers don't laugh if you say something wrong!" Wu Baochuan smiled humbly, "The current emperor wants to behead Qilang in public, but in fact, he is sending a signal to the courtiers to suppress our Wu family, which is also the reason why many officials who knew each other in the past have closed their doors. Therefore, when the situation is not yet clear, no one will risk sacrificing their careers to lobby Your Majesty for the Wu family, not even the left and right ministers who still have a harmonious relationship with us. ”

"Of course, not everyone will sit back and watch our Wu family fall into trouble, they may jointly write a letter to intercede for us, and they may come out to explain to the emperor at the appropriate time, but it will not have much effect, but will be regarded as a fellow party by His Majesty and suppressed. Therefore, we should not be resentful because someone is closed, and we do not need to be angry about revenge for their kindness, this is just human nature, and we must know that Shichiro has committed a heinous sin. ”

"Well, what Shiro said is very true, and it is also to the point. No one in officialdom would risk his future to intercede for a mortal man, not even me. Wu Baoli said with emotion.

"So at this time, we don't have to seek foreign aid to lobby Your Majesty, this will not only not help solve this matter, but will harm others, so if we ask for help when the situation is clear, we will win a good ending with a target, even if the Wu family is in trouble, they will take care of them because of guilt." Wu Baochuan took over and said.

"Shiro's words are reasonable, from now on, his Wu family is deep and simple, that is, don't visit others, but also close the door to thank guests, let alone enter and leave the palace to inquire about the queen." Wu Pu set the rules as the head of the family.

"Big brother, are we just going to sit idly by and ignore Shichiro and let him fend for himself?" Wu Lin was stunned for a moment, he heard that although the eldest brother did not say it explicitly, he intended to cut off the connection with the queen, and also let Qilang's life and death go.

"Everything in the world has cause and effect, Shichiro does not cultivate virtue, and commits a mortal sin today, whether he is born or died depends on his creation. As for the younger brother, when Jiuquan meets, he will make amends to him! Wu Pu sighed with tears in his eyes.

"Uncle's words are wrong, we should do our best to save Shichiro's life at the moment, so that things can take a turn!" Wu Baochuan said again in surprise.

"Oh, why do you save it when you know it's incurable?" Wu Pu asked in surprise, he couldn't see what kind of medicine was sold in his gourd.

"Uncle, the key to success or failure is actually the queen. If Shichiro is beheaded, how can the emperor tolerate that the person next to his pillow is the sister of an enemy, and he will inevitably depose his throne and enter the cold palace. But if Shichiro stays alive, His Majesty will not easily depose the queen. If you do it with all your might, it will really damage its majesty, and it will also end up with a reputation of frivolity, and the Queen Mother will not agree, so His Majesty will swallow this cup of bitter wine even if he pinched his nose. If the queen is saved, he will not investigate the mistakes of our Wu family's godson. Wu Bao rumored.

"Shiro, even if things are as you expected, how can you convince Your Majesty to let Shichiro go? At present, Your Majesty is bent on restraining our Wu family to death, how can he be willing to comply! Wu Baoli thought about it and asked suspiciously. He knew that the idea was perfect, but the key to success lay with the little emperors, not with them.

"Second brother asked well." Wu Baochuan nodded and said, "The reason why Your Majesty is doing something to our Wu family is nothing more than being afraid of our influence in Jiangnan, not a gentlemanly Qilang, so the key to success or failure is how to make it not have to worry about our Wu family posing a threat to the imperial power." ”

"Well, Shiro is right, but the price is too great!" Wu Baoru nodded, his face gloomy. He also understood that the emperor didn't have to worry about it being easy to say, but that needed to be exchanged for the connections that the Wu family had accumulated over the past hundred years and the future and wealth of his children.

"Don't say too much, listen to Shiro finish speaking. Even if our Wu family loses everything at the moment, it is much better than the family is ruined, and as long as there are people and the queen is still there, we have the possibility of making a comeback! Wu Lin waved his hand.

"The second brother is right, as long as the children of the Wu family still survive and survive the current crisis, it is worth paying some price. What do you say, big brother? Wu Jue also knew that the current futile struggle would only send the Wu family into a desperate situation, and compromise was the best way, he looked at his eldest brother Wu Pu and said.

"My Wu family has attracted this catastrophe and implicated all the houses, all because of my long house, if I can keep your brothers, the long house is willing to bear it!" Of course, Wu Pu also knew how much it would cost if he reassured His Majesty, so he stood up and bowed deeply to the two brothers, and said with great guilt.

"Big brother, don't be like this, our Wu family can have today, we are all brothers with one heart, and we can support each other to get through the crisis, this time we can still get through it safely and turn the danger into a disaster. Today's events have exceeded our expectations, and there is no need for big brother to feel guilty. Wu Lin and Wu Jue also hurriedly got up and returned the salute, and Wu Lin shook their hands together and said.

"Alas, I am ashamed of my brother and my father, I can't keep my family safe......" Wu Pu said two lines of tears, whimpering and unable to continue.

"Uncle, don't be sad, everything will be fine." Wu Baoju stepped forward and helped Wu Pu sit down.

"Well, with your brothers, I don't think my Wu family will decline." Wu Pu sat down and looked at the children in the hall, and said with great relief.

"Time is running out, so Shiro should talk about it quickly!" Seeing that the eldest brother's mood gradually stabilized, Wu Jue asked everyone to sit down and urged Wu Bao to preach.

"Yes!" Wu Baochuan said to Shi Li, he thought about it a little and then put his strategy together, but he was still a little apprehensive in his heart, the premise of his plan being realized was that the queen could deal with this matter calmly, and he must not act rashly, turn against His Majesty, or let Wu Shuo the initiator without his own identity, so that he would lose everything, and there was no room for maneuver......

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'Knock, knock, knock......'

The fourth watch drum sounded, and Zhao Yu turned over. After enjoying the lanterns last night, he arranged for the guards to block the palace ban, cut off the connection between inside and outside, and ordered the generals to return to the house and return to the camp after the opening of the palace. He saw that it was getting late and did not go to Cining Hall to ask for peace, but would still rest in Zhiyuan Hall, but he did not sleep well this night, but he was thinking about how to deal with today's events.

"Official, get up?" Hearing the movement, Su Lan, who was sleeping on the side, also hurriedly got up and asked softly.

"Well, today's Shangyuan Festival, I have to go to Cining Hall to say goodbye!" Zhao Yu said and lifted the quilt and got up and got out of bed.

"Official, just four watches, I have to go to the Queen Mother for a banquet at noon today, and I want to go to the city to enjoy the lanterns in the evening, and there is no time for a day, so let's rest for a while!" Su Lan also hurriedly put on her clothes, but still persuaded her.

"I'm used to it, I can't sleep even if I'm lying down!" Zhao Yu got out of bed with a smile, and Su Lan also quickly got up to serve him to dress, and instructed the maid to prepare for washing.

"Meet the official!" Hearing that the little emperor got up, Wang De, who was waiting for work in the room, also hurried in to pay respects.

"Excuse me, what's going on at night?" Zhao Yu wiped his hands and face and handed the silk scarf to Su Landao.

"The official, the little one has already asked this morning, after the Xu Guogong Mansion heard about the accident last night, the two sons in the mansion visited the mansions of Zuo Xiangfu, Xu Shangshu, Chen Shangshu and other mansions and some miscellaneous officials, but they were all closed, and they never came out after returning to the house, but the lights were not extinguished all night, thinking that they were discussing how to deal with it." Wang De bowed and said.

"Well, let me go down and remove all the personnel assigned by the Xu Guo Mansion!" Zhao Yu nodded after hearing this, and ordered.

"Yes, official, but the little one thinks it's ......" Wang De agreed, but after thinking about it, he said again.

"The doors are blocked, how can they contact and run! I told you to withdraw the overt ones, and secretly sent people to follow them, and see where they go! Zhao Hao said with a smile.

"Well, the little one got it!" Wang De nodded repeatedly.

"How is Ciyuan Palace over there, does she know?" Zhao Yu sat down, Su Lan combed his hair for him, and asked by himself with a drink.

"I know, I will know when the official family has not returned to the palace." Wang De said.

"Oh, she's calm, but who has ever been in the palace and has ever gone out?" Zhao Yu was a little surprised, he thought that the queen would inevitably come to intercede with him after she found out, but she didn't come.

"Official, the palace strengthened its vigilance last night, not to mention people, not even a single mosquito can fly in. But the queen mother went out. Wang De smiled.

"Oh, what did she do out there?" Zhao Yu asked anxiously after hearing this.

Before the palace gate was closed, Niangniang went out of the palace to feed the Marquis of Xianping some water and food. According to the report of Xiaohuangmen, who went with him, the Marquis of Xianping complained bitterly and repeatedly begged Niangniang to intercede with the official family and spare him. Niangniang only said that she had committed a big crime, and everything was dealt with by her own company, but she did not agree. What was never said again? Wang De replied.

"Well, watch the palace ban, Wu Zhen's decree that no one is allowed to enter or leave the inner palace, and at the same time, strictly check the miscellaneous servants who enter and exit, prevent entrainment of private belongings, and pass on news!" Zhao Yu nodded, but he was a little surprised by Wu Xi's calmness, and even made him wonder if he had gone too far. But after thinking about it, he was already ready to fly at this moment, and he must not miss a major event because of a momentary soft-heartedness, thinking about it and commanding.

"Yes, official, the little one understands!" Wang De said again.

"Official, is there something wrong in the palace?" Although Su Lan couldn't understand what the little emperor and Wang De were talking about, she also heard that the queen and her family were involved, so she couldn't help but ask.

"Yes, but this matter has nothing to do with my sister, don't ask and talk less, and don't comment on it!" Zhao Yu nodded and told him......