Chapter 37: Entering the Palace
The feeling of reunion after a long absence made Chen Shuyue feel a little warm, although they have not seen each other for many years, there seems to be a faint sense of distance, but the relationship is still there.
After a lively meal and a chat about the past, it was already midnight. Chen Shuhuan told Chen Shuyue to rest early, and he had to go to court tomorrow.
Chen Shuhuan arranged for Xiao Dezi and Ouyang Jing to prepare for the outside reception, in case there was an accident tomorrow. Steward Guo told Chen Shuhuan that according to his instructions, he had sent a flying pigeon biography to the Murong tribe, and he was ready to go to the outskirts of Kyoto.
Mother Zhao took Uncle Chen's hand and said, "Huan'er, it stands to reason that Mother Zhao shouldn't talk too much, but I feel that if I don't talk about it at this moment, there will be no more chances." ”
"Mother Zhao, I know what you always have to say, don't worry, I will definitely protect Xuanwu." Chen Shuhuan said.
Mother Zhao shook her head, "I didn't mean that, I don't know what happened between your brothers, and I don't dare to comment on the saint without permission, but I hope that you and Yue'er can be safe, this is the only thing I can afford to trust the old lady, otherwise I won't have the face to go to her old man's house." ”
"Mother Zhao, some things are not as simple as you think, but you can rest assured that we will not hurt Shubao until the last resort, and we still understand the general things." Chen Shuhuan said.
Mother Zhao saw that Chen Shuhuan had no intention of giving up entering the palace, so it was difficult to say anything, after all, some things were just like what Chen Shuhuan said, and there may be some things that she really didn't understand. Thinking about it, I also went back to my room to rest.
The moon hung high, and the house was quiet without the slightest sound. Xiao Dezi sat on the edge of the bed and kept wiping his sword, "You don't want to sleep?" Ouyang Jing on the side said.
"How can you have the heart to sleep! The prince is not thin on us on weekdays, and the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity has come, and I am willing to die tomorrow. Xiao Dezi said.
Ouyang Jing got up and said, "That's not it, if it's not in the Chen Mansion, maybe I don't know what happened to me!" As he spoke, he took out his sword and wiped it.
"But then again, why do you want to meet each other now?" Ouyang Jing said while wiping.
"Do your part! Just remember that you are from the Chen Mansion, and everything else is in the past, do you think that's the case? Xiao Dezi didn't look at Ouyang Jing, just wiped his sword.
"I haven't used it in a long time." Ouyang Jing said a word, and stopped any words in the next room.
Maybe they know that there will be no return tomorrow, but for Chen Shuyue, everything is worth it.
Chen Shuyue got up when the sky was slightly bright, he originally planned to enter the palace as soon as possible, and he didn't want to affect anyone, including his eldest brother Chen Shuhuan.
Chen Shuyue cleaned up briefly, and when she stepped out of the door and was about to leave, she saw Steward Guo, Xiao Dezi, Ouyang Jing and Chen Shuhuan standing in the courtyard.
Chen Shuyue was stunned for a moment, wanting to say something but didn't know what to say.
"Little Wangye, we are ready," said Xiao Dezi.
"Big brother will always be with you!" Chen Shuhuan said.
Unable to say anything now, Chen Shuyue had to nod, deep down he hoped that his relatives would not pay too much for him.
Although everyone leaves early, the streets of Kyoto are lined with small vendors who have already set up their stalls, and there are passers-by here and there.
"Little prince, let's speed up, there will be more passers-by at the front door in a later hour, and it will be a lot more troublesome for the guards to interrogate." Xiao Dezi said.
Several people quickly walked towards the front door.
Maybe it was a little early, the guards were listless, and when they saw the five people coming, they asked weakly, "Hey! What are you doing so early? ”
"Master Jun, we are the gentlemen of Lord Zhu's family, and we are in a hurry because we have counted the hours, and we must enter the mansion on an auspicious day." Xiao Dezi said.
The guards looked at it, "Really?" ”
"Don't dare to deceive the military master, but it's okay not to let us in, but the villain can't afford to blame it." Xiao Dezi said.
The guards waved their hands and let the five of them enter the front door.
"Are the guards so sloppy now? Wouldn't it be extremely dangerous if an assassin broke into the entire palace? Chen Shuyue said as she walked.
Chen Shuhuan said: "Take the blame, the palace is full of pleasure, and this is naturally the case below, don't think about it, it seems that it has nothing to do with you and me." ”
Seeing that the eldest brother was angry, Chen Shuyue stopped saying anything.
One door after another, the five of them easily entered, if this was the early years, entering the palace would be a layer of checks, but now this scene makes Chen Shuyue embarrassed. "The court is in danger" unconsciously burst out of a sentence.
The sky was completely bright, and the five of them hid in the dark, only to see that there were officials going to the court one after another, and when they rose too far away, there were officials entering the palace one after another.
"Xiao Dezi, is the early dynasty in the palace so delayed?" Chen Shuyue began to be impatient.
"Little prince, it is said that the emperor can't get up early, so it has been the early dynasty at this time all these years, but the early dynasty is only once every ten days, and I just happened to meet it today." Xiao Dezi said.
"It's so ridiculous, what should Jiangshan Sheji do?" Chen Shuyue couldn't stay any longer, and strode into the main hall, but there were no guards to stop him.
Chen Shubao yawned and sat on the dragon chair, his eyes squinted, and he didn't seem to notice Chen Shuyue's appearance.
"Prince Chen Shuyue, what are you doing?" I don't know who shouted among the officials.
Only then did everyone find that there were five people standing in the hall, one of whom was Chen Shuyue.
Chen Shubao, who was sitting on the dragon chair, opened his eyes when he heard it, "What are you doing in the palace?" Come on, drag me out! Chen Shubao hurriedly scolded.
"Hide! Brother Huang, you and my brother haven't seen each other for a few years, and I have to treat you like this today? So impatient? Chen Shuyue said.
"How can outsiders enter the palace at will without the will of the imperial court?" Zhao Gonggong, who was standing next to Chen Shubao, said.
"Father-in-law Zhao, Chief Manager Zhao, does this imperial court will refer to the will of the imperial brother or the will of several pavilion elders in this court, or the will of General Manager Zhao?" Chen Shuyue said with a smile.
"You, you, you, you are presumptuous, and this will must be the will of God." Zhao Gonggong said in a panic.
"Then I want to ask the imperial brother, why can't I enter the palace at will?" Chen Shuyue looked at Chen Shubao.
Uncle Chen straightened his sleeves, "In the early years, my father had a will, and if you disobey the royal family, you will not be allowed to enter the palace." ”
"Joke, Father's will? When my father was alive, he decreed that he summoned me! Chen Shuyue said.
"What credentials do you have?" Zhao Gonggong hurriedly asked.
"What credentials do you have?" Chen Shuyue asked rhetorically.
"Presumptuous! What proof do I need for the words of Chen Tianzi? A white-haired old man standing in the crowd said.
Chen Shuyue followed the voice and looked over, an old man with gray hair and a sword in his hand, and an extraordinary temperament.
"General Yuwen, Shuyue has paid a visit." Chen Shuyue arched his hand.
"Joke, what qualifications do you have to pay a visit to General Ben?" Yuwentuo said.
Chen Shuyue smiled, "Yes, I am not qualified to visit the general, but it seems that General Yuwen is not qualified to go to the court with a sword in his hand, right?" Chen Shuyue said.
"I am a veteran of the two dynasties, a general who protects the country, and an official who worships the prime minister, what qualifications do I need?" Yuwentuo said.
"If I'm not mistaken, there are only four people who have entered the court with swords." Chen Shuyue said.
"Which four? If you can't say it, I'll chop you up and make decisions for the Holy One. Yuwentuo said.
Chen Shuyue said: "Why should the general be angry? Those who brought swords into the court were all written by the emperor himself, including his brother Chen Shuxian, the guard Ouyang Jing, the princess Chen Shuhua, and my Chen Shuyue. ”
"Haha, you're talking about your own family, who can believe your nonsense?" Yuwentuo said.
"My own family? According to General Yuwen's meaning, my imperial brother is also talking nonsense? Chen Shuyue pointed at Chen Shubao.
Yuwen Tuo suddenly realized that he had said the wrong thing, and hurriedly knelt on the ground, "Your Majesty, the old minister didn't mean that, I mean this rebel Chen Shuyue, who has nothing to do with the emperor." ”
Chen Shubao didn't speak, Zhao Gonggong waved his hand, and Yuwentuo stood aside.
"It's all the past of the previous dynasty, no longer pursue it, Chen Shuyue, what is your intention in entering the palace without permission, hurry up." Zhao Gonggong said.
"How can I, Dachen Chaotang, allow you to be a eunuch to drink around." Chen Shuhuan said and flew to grab Zhao Gonggong and pulled him down.
Everyone didn't see Chen Shuhuan clearly, only to see Zhao Gonggong fall to the ground.
Chen Shubao was frightened and coughed violently, "Who are you?" ”
Chen Shuhuan said: "Second brother, it seems that your health is not good, and this look is not good!" ”
Chen Shubao blurted out, "Big brother? ”
"I thought you didn't remember, but you still do!" Chen Shuhuan said.
Chen Shubao sat down and stabilized his emotions, "This is the court, not the family. ”
"Then let's talk about state affairs." Chen Shuyue said.
"My Guangling army fought hard to kill the enemy, repelled the Northern Zhou army, and the imperial court issued an order to reduce military salaries. Chen Shuyue said.
"Why did the imperial court cut military salaries?" Chen Shubao said.
"I've made a will, I'm not in the mood to fool you." Chen Shuyue said.
"Who's going to make the decree?" Chen Shubao said.
"Enlightening the emperor, it is the will of the slaves." Liu Gonggong said.
Chen Shubao patted the dragon chair, "Bold minion, dare to fake the holy decree, pull me out and behead me." ”
"Your Majesty, I believe that such a major event is afraid that Gonggong Liu does not have the guts, and besides, there is a jade seal on the holy decree, which cannot be faked." Chen Shuyue said.
"Who told you to give the message?" Chen Shuhuan said.
Gonggong Liu said: "It's Manager Zhao." ”
Chen Shubao understood, "You dog slave, I treat you well on weekdays, and you dare to do such a thing." ”
"Your Majesty, I'm afraid there are still a lot of things you don't know, right?" Chen Shuyue said.
Chen Shubao said: "I am the Son of Heaven, how can there be things I don't know, besides, these are my great Chen people, and they will not deceive me." ”