Back to Jiaofang Palace, Yifang's mood calmed down a lot, she experienced the parting of life and death, whether it was her father or Chu Ruo, that pain would go deep into her heart.

"Mother, are you alright? The slaves and maidservants have heard of it. Teng Ling poured a cup of tea for Yifang.

"It's okay, Tengling, you ask someone to go out and inquire." Yifang sighed, "The people who left left, but those who survived had to plan for themselves." ”

Yifang wanted to deal with these rumors well, but he didn't expect Teng Ling to go out and come back, but what he brought back was unexpected news.

"Niangniang, now everyone outside is saying that it was Niangniang who gave Pingchenghou to death to protect Qingyu, and no one said that Niangniang and Pingchenghou had a personal affair."

"What?" Yifang was startled, and suddenly remembered that Deng Tong had said that everything would be handed over to him, and she immediately understood what he meant.

Gu Wenzhou is dead, but Yifang has been with him in the Changting Hall for a while, so no matter how it is explained, an unbridgeable gap will be formed in Liu Heng's heart. But if it is said to be death, everything will be solved.

Yi Fang smiled faintly: "That's fine." ”

These news reached Liu Heng's ears, and he knew it in his heart, but it was always much better to be able to say such a thing than those previous rumors. Originally planned to go to the Jiaofang Palace, but at this time, the matter was also put on hold.

"See the emperor." A teasing greeting reached Liu Heng's ears, and he didn't need to look up to know that it was Deng Tong coming.

"Okay, sit down by yourself, don't be weird." Liu Heng put down the pen in his hand and looked up at Deng Tong, "I heard that you went to the Changting Hall before you came over?" ”

"Didn't I take care of the trouble for you?"

"Is it really for me to deal with trouble?" Liu Heng obviously knew what he was thinking.

"You are the emperor, isn't the queen's trouble also your trouble?" Deng informed Liu Heng that he was a smart person, and he did not deliberately hide it.

"Okay, don't interrupt, you're not here to help me and Yifang solve trouble, right?"

Deng Tong's expression became a little serious: "During this period of time, corrupt officials are rampant everywhere, and the people are eating and drinking, even Chang'an City, but you have not arranged anyone to supervise it, the reason should not be so simple, right?" ”

Liu Heng smiled faintly: "I knew you would be eyeing this matter." ”

"Let me guess if this has something to do with that civil society called the Righteous Ranger?"

"Just guess it." Liu Heng walked up to him and sat down, "I've always suspected that this organization has something to do with the Lu clan, but it doesn't seem to be the case at the moment. Everything they do seems to be for the sake of the people, but I wonder if it's really that simple. ”

"So you want to go after them and figure out what these guys do?" Deng Tong and Liu Heng have cooperated for many years, and they have always been smart, and they can be transparent without a click.

"Yes, figure out whether it's friend or foe, so you can prescribe the right medicine."

Deng Tong suddenly remembered something: "So, that Mrs. Shen is also ......?" ”

Deng informed that Liu Heng has never been fascinated by beauty, he prefers that kind of woman with brains, but this time he is so crazy, he must not be sincere.

"I have already determined that she is a member of the remnants of the Lu clan, and when I find an opportunity, I will uproot her and the forces behind her."

"Tut-tut, it's really ruthless, I don't know how to pity the fragrance and cherish the jade at all!" Deng Tong laughed exaggeratedly, and then looked at it again, "What is your plan?" ”

"The righteous rangers are very meticulous, almost invisible to the end, and there is no way to catch them. Since the righteous rangers always think about the people and resent corrupt officials, if I let these officials go unchecked and indulge in their own lust, it will definitely arouse their dissatisfaction. What do you think these people would do in this situation? ”

"Of course, I will sprinkle all my resentment on you, take risks, and enter the palace to assassinate you!" Deng Tong said casually, still playing with the tea cup in his hand, as if he didn't pay attention to them at all.

"Yes, as long as they get this far, I can lay a net and catch them all." Liu Heng took away the teacup in Deng Tong's hand, "You are outside the palace, you must always help me keep an eye on it, and once they have any action, send someone over to inform me in time." ”

"Of course, this is fine, but I have one condition."

A hint of surprise flashed in Liu Heng's eyes, Deng Tong never made conditions to him, he always did whatever he wanted. This time, I actually asked the question, it must be a big deal.

"On what terms?"

"After helping you finish this matter completely, I will leave Chang'an City."

This time, Liu Heng was even more surprised: "Leave? Where else can you go after leaving Chang'an? Do you want to go back to the country? ”

But Deng Tong shook his head: "I'm a little tired of always staying in the same place, and I plan to go out to play in the mountains and rivers." ”

“...... Are you okay? Liu Heng really felt that this was not Deng Tong's style.

Deng Tong opened his hand: "I'm serious, I'm not kidding you." ”

"Okay, since it's your choice, then I have no opinion." Liu Heng seemed to agree freely, but in fact, he still didn't want Deng Tong to leave, after all, the two of them had worked together for so many years, and it would always be a little uncomfortable to leave suddenly.

Deng Tong looked at Liu Heng's somewhat injured expression, and shook his hand in front of him: "Don't worry, just go out for a walk, I'll come back, and besides, I won't leave now." ”

This plan began to be gradually implemented with the addition of Deng Tong, Liu Heng recruited some dancing girls and musicians from outside the palace, changed the usual appearance of being diligent in government, sang songs in Weiyang Palace every night, and called many ministers to accompany him. Naturally, the ministers invited by Liu Heng were all corrupt officials who were visible to the naked eye.

Yifang was originally worried about this, but he also understood Liu Heng's plan from some clues, so he simply became a handshake queen, only taking care of the children with peace of mind every day, and ignoring everything else.

Empress Dowager Bo doesn't care about these, since she came to Chang'an City, no matter what happened in the previous dynasty or the harem, she never asked. Empress Dowager Bo trusts her son very much, and knows that everything he does has his reasons, so she can enjoy her old age with peace of mind.

And the only one who was worried about this turned out to be Mrs. Shen, although she was always called by Liu Heng to accompany him to enjoy the singing and dancing, but seeing that those young dancers firmly attracted Liu Heng's attention, she still couldn't help but feel a sense of resentment in her heart.

Mrs. Shen knew that she would not be able to serve people for a long time, but she didn't expect that she would be gone so soon. It is said that the color is declining and Aichi, but now it is the red face that the old man has broken first, and the sense of crisis in Mrs. Shen's heart is becoming more and more obvious.

And the righteous rangers outside the palace, just as Liu Heng planned, hated what he was doing now.

Deng Tong leaned on the second floor of the Zuichun Building as usual, and secretly drank the wine inadvertently, but he was actually observing the situation on the street. His eyes were always fixed on a pair of men and women on the side of the street, they had been staring at the entrance of the official mansion, and some instrumental music came from inside, and he knew that the officials were spending all day drinking.

"I originally thought that the current emperor was much better than before, but I didn't expect that in just a few years, his true nature was exposed."

"Yes, now even Chang'an City, at the feet of the Son of Heaven, is in a mess, and the people are struggling to make a living. We can't let the people live like this, we have to do something. ”

"I heard that the dog emperor is also only interested in pleasure in the palace, and he has not been in court for many days, so let's just stop doing it and rush into the palace to take his dog's life."

"Now that's all we can do, let's go back and discuss with everyone......"

The two of them walked farther and farther away, and the voices gradually became inaudible, but Deng Tong already knew that they had such thoughts. He immediately summoned two trustworthy subordinates and asked them to deliver the news to Liu Heng's ears, and after warming up for so long, this big drama is finally about to start.

After getting the news from Deng Tong, Liu Heng specially arranged a dinner, which welcomed many performers from outside the palace, which was convenient for the righteous rangers to mix in.

Liu Heng deliberately held this dinner very much, and all the palace concubines had to be present, and some capable ministers were also invited. These days, after being busy in the womb, it is to prepare for this dinner.

That night, Yifang also dressed up early, and sat next to Liu Heng according to the rules. But I don't know who ordered it, her position was moved to a farther position, and sitting next to Liu Heng turned out to be Mrs. Shen, who was even more gorgeous than the queen's dress.

But before Yifang could say anything about it, another person brought it up.

Yuan Ang stood up from his position and bowed in front of Liu Heng: "Your Majesty, Mrs. Shen is so seated and dressed like this, it is really out of etiquette, and she occupies the position that should belong to the queen's mother." ”

Liu Heng suddenly became furious: "Presumptuous! I want Mrs. Shen to stay by my side, how can I allow you, a foreign minister, to make irresponsible remarks?! ”

"This was originally the emperor's family matter, and it really shouldn't be said by the minister, but the position at the banquet is related to dignity, so the minister has to stand up and remind the emperor." Yuan Ang said these words neither humbly nor arrogantly.

Liu Heng looked at Yifang: "Queen, what do you say?" ”

Yifang knew that he must have a deep meaning in doing this, so he smiled indifferently: "The concubine is only up to the emperor." ”

Yuan Ang said it was good, but Yi Fang said so, and he couldn't keep going, so he frowned, sued himself, and returned to his position.

The banquet went smoothly all the time, but a group of jugglers brought in from outside the palace came up in the middle, and their skills were exquisite, which attracted the admiration of the people present.

But after performing for a while, something was wrong. The flames that had originally surrounded the jugglers began to be sprinkled in all directions, causing everyone to scream and dodge in all directions, and the banquet was suddenly chaotic.

"Someone, escort—" Wu Ping's sharp voice pierced the sky.