The prison of the Criminal Department.

Du Hongxin and his son were sitting back to back. The oil lamp on the wall glowed warmly, and the light was blown apart by the jailer's patrol, and it was sprinkled on their faces, as if they had been scratched by a knife in a series of short, chaotic scratches.

Beneath the scratches was a look of despair.

When they were first imprisoned, they used to cry out loudly about their grievances, but they were only beaten by the jailers. After a few times, they seemed to recognize the reality, and nestled in a corner in despair, with an unspeakable death air around them.

At this moment, at the thought of being beheaded tomorrow for public display, the father and son still couldn't hold back, hugging their heads and crying.

The jailer who was patrolling was annoyed by their quarrel, and shook off the whip in his hand, the wind was fierce, the whip marks were arrogant, and for a moment, the cry seemed to be quieter again.

The jailer laughed proudly, and just walked to the door of the cell, he saw Chen Kang, the secretary of the criminal department, walking over with a middle-aged man in a brocade dress. He hurriedly stepped aside, nodded and flattered, "My lord, why are you here?" ”

"The key to the prison door is given to the officer." Chen Kang glanced at him and stretched out his hand to him.

The jailer hurriedly handed the key into his hand.

"Taifu, please come here." Chen Kang asked all the people in the cell to withdraw, and took Du Taifu to the cell where Du Hongxin's father and son were, and when he saw the father and son huddled in the corner, his eyes couldn't help flashing, and he made way for Du Taifu, "Xiaguan is guarding outside the old gate." If you have any commandments, just shout. The subordinate must be on call! ”

Mrs. Du bowed his head at him and said with gratitude: "Thank you, Lord Chen." ”

"That's so polite." Chen Kang hurriedly arched his hand, turned around and walked out.

Mrs. Du lifted the corners of his robe, bent down and walked into the cell, but when he saw the two people holding their heads and crying, he couldn't move for a while.

The sudden shadow shrouded Du Hongxin's father and son, Du Hongxin was the first to recover from his grief, turned his head to see him, and immediately cried with joy, "Big brother, are you here to save us out?" ”

Mrs. Du sighed, walked up to him, patted him on the shoulder, and said helplessly: "Second brother, you have suffered. ”

"Uncle, has the emperor withdrawn his will? Won't my father and I be beheaded? Du Huaisheng's legs and feet were inconvenient, so he could only use his hands to support the ground, slowly moved over, looked up at him, and hurriedly said, "Uncle, you also know, those 50,000 soldiers and horses are really none of my business!" I also deliberately lost a pair of legs, why did I ...... Woowoo woo ......"

Before he finished speaking, Du Huaisheng's mouth was covered by Du Taifu's hand, and for a while his mouth could only make a whining sound.

Mrs. Du sighed, turned his head and looked nervously at the prison door, and said in a low voice: "This matter has passed, don't mention it again." ”

"And what about me and my father?" Du Huaisheng suddenly became anxious, and grabbed his hand, as if grasping a life-saving straw, "Uncle, you must think of a way......

Compared with Du Huaisheng's panic, Du Hongxin seemed a lot more rational. He is also a person who has been through storms for a long time, and many things are already clear at a glance in the palace of diligence, and he will not have unrealistic illusions at this moment.

But it is still more difficult to accept the fact that the head will fall to the ground tomorrow, although he saw the answer from Mrs. Du's face, he still asked without giving up: "Big brother, is there really no way?" ”

Mrs. Du had a depressed face, and sighed: "I told you at the beginning that this matter is too dangerous, and if someone finds out, it will be a different place. I've been worried about it for so long, but I still haven't been able to hide from it. ”

Hearing this, Du Huaisheng was so stupid that he couldn't even speak.

Recalling that old incident, Du Hongxin couldn't help but be in a trance, and said: "Big brother, I was a ghost at the beginning, and I actually made dangerous moves and buried this catastrophe. But if I admit defeat like this, I don't feel reconciled! ”

"Unwilling, what can you do?" A trace of coldness flashed between Mrs. Du's eyes, and he said with pity, "Today's emperor is no longer as easy to talk as he was when he first ascended the throne!" Now that the decree has been issued, there is no room for things to turn around. But if you have anything you want to end with, just tell me. I'll clean it up for you. ”

This is the last word?

Du Hongxin's pupils contracted suddenly, remembering the heel planted this time, and said viciously: "Big brother, you promise me, no one from the Xie family is allowed to let go." ”

If it weren't for Xie Zhengyun, their affairs would not have been poked out.

If he could, he couldn't wait to break the corpses of those people in the Xie family.

Du Taifu suddenly squinted his eyes, thinking of those people, he couldn't help but sneer: "Whether it's the Xie family, or the Marquis Sun of Dingyuan!" These few people who are afraid that the world will not be chaotic will not have a good life in the future. Don't worry, I'll avenge you! ”

After a pause, he thought of the purpose of his trip again, and asked in a deep voice: "I'm here to ask you, what are the plans of those people in your room?" ”

Du Hongxin was stunned, and then reacted, his face full of pain.

The people in the second room of the Du family, apart from their father and son, who else is left?

A name flashed through his mind, he trembled, and subconsciously grabbed Mrs. Du's hand, "Big brother, can you save Huaishao's child?" ”

A timid face flashed in Mrs. Du's mind, and he couldn't help frowning, "Huai Shao, this kid, I'm afraid it's useless!" ”

Thinking like this, he secretly hated Zhao Pei's insidious methods, and he could actually think of cutting off the way for the descendants of their Du family's second room to become officials.

In the Du family, only the people in the big house and the second room settled in Tianjing. Among the children of this generation in these two rooms, all the children born in the second room are men, and the children born in the big house are all women. Now that the second room and one vein have been uprooted, the in-law relationship of the big house alone is not too reliable. In his opinion, women can only play some tricks in the deep house of the harem, and if there is no one to support the previous dynasty, they will be defeated sooner or later.

He came here to pick out one from the second room. But when he heard this candidate, he suddenly hesitated and asked, "Are you really sure?" ”

Du Hongxin nodded solemnly.

"Well, as you say." Mrs. Du patted him on the shoulder helplessly, his eyes stopped on the stunned Du Huaisheng again, then sighed heavily, turned around and walked out.

After Du Taifu left the prison, a message was also sent to the imperial study.

Zhao Pei was looking at Xie Fenghua's "relics" under the lamp, and after hearing the news, he couldn't help laughing: "They really said that? ”

"Back to the emperor, that's what Lord Chen said." Xi Lu bowed and replied.

"Really...... Whimsical! Zhao Pei put down the letter in his hand, paced a few steps behind him, with a smile on his face, full of sarcasm in his face, and suddenly said, "Let people stare at Mrs. Du." If there is any change, report it in time. ”

Xi Lu hurriedly responded and retreated.

After a while, Duke Lu walked in openly, and said with a flattering smile: "Your Majesty, you are ...... tonight"

"Drive the Fengyi Palace."

……

Fengyi Palace.

Du Pingfei was looking in the mirror to remove his makeup, and Xiao Yao behind him was reporting everything that happened today. After being seriously injured by Xie Fenghua, he rested in the Du family's ice cellar for a while, and only returned to the palace to serve when he felt better. At this moment, he said: "Today, fortunately, Taifu arrived in time, otherwise no one would dare to guarantee that there would be any more accidents." ”

Du Pingfei stared at himself in the mirror, and said with a cold smile: "It's useless to arrive in time." It's not the same that you didn't keep the second uncle's family? ”

As if thinking of something, she said again: "Now that the emperor's methods are becoming more and more powerful, a Xie family for the second room of the Du family, even the palace has to be admired." ”

Xiao Yao had a trace of worry on his face and asked, "Then ...... of us?"

"Don't do anything." Du Ping said loudly, "Especially about the Xie family, don't touch it at all." ”

Everyone only saw the emperor's obedience, but they didn't know that the second room of the Du family would end up like this, which was already doomed.

She thought that after Xie Fenghua's death, the emperor would more or less let go of those old things, right?

That's why she asked Du Hongxin to find Wan Peng, intending to ruin Xie Fenghua's reputation after his death.

Who knows, as soon as it was shot, it encountered many obstacles. first was inexplicably countered by the first army, and Xiao Yao was seriously injured, and even the second room of the Du family was compensated.

If there is no emperor's handwriting, she will not believe it.

Thinking of this, Du Pingfei exerted his strength, and the comb in his hand snapped in half.

"Mother, be careful." Yuehe reached out and took the comb, took another handful, and handed it to her.

She took it, but she didn't have the heart to comb her hair, she put it on the table, got up and was about to rest, but she saw the wind and lotus running in in a hurry, "Niangniang, the emperor is here." ”

"Your Majesty?" Du Pingfei was taken aback, and hurriedly asked people to tidy up their clothes, and was just about to go out to greet him, but when he saw Zhao Pei swaggering in, he also raised his lips and smiled, "Why is the emperor here?" ”

And when he spoke, he bowed on his knees.

Zhao Pei stretched out his hand to support her, held her hand, and walked towards the hall, saying as he walked: "I am reviewing the folds, and suddenly I want to eat the lotus seed soup made by the queen last time......"

Du Pingfei was immediately flattered, and hurriedly ordered Yuehe to prepare, then sat down next to him, and said with a smile: "Next time, if the emperor wants to eat something made by the concubine, let someone pass it on, and the concubine will personally send it over." ”

Zhao Pei snorted, looked at her thoughtfully, and then said, "The queen is so considerate of my hard work, I am very relieved. ”

Du Pingfei smiled and did not speak.

has been a husband and wife for so many years, and she has almost figured out this person's mind.

What he says will always have something to say.

Zhao Pei stared at her and asked, "Is there anything strange about the queen today?" ”

He didn't say what had happened today, but he was sure she knew. Two people know each other very well, but they are hiding each other for this understanding.

Du Pingfei thought for a while, and then asked him, "Why does the emperor think that the concubine will blame you?" ”

In fact, after this matter was poked out, she had already prepared for the worst. It is a major matter related to the military aircraft, and the Du family is in trouble, and it is almost impossible to get out of the way.

Such a result does not seem to be unexpected.

It's just that she is in the harem, although she has a powerful position above one person and ten thousand people, she can't do anything at this time.

The person who did all this was her pillow person, which made her love and hate.

Suddenly, she thought of that person, thinking about what she would do if Xie Fenghua was there?

At the same time, Zhao Pei was also thinking, if it was that person, what would he do in the face of such a situation?

After thinking about it, he shook his head.

If it were that person, nothing like this would have happened at all.

That's the difference, right?

Thinking about it like this, he said: "The queen is virtuous and virtuous, and she must also focus on the overall situation. Now that I think about it, I suddenly remembered the spirit of the queen at the beginning, and as soon as I made a move, I shocked the civil and military officials. ”

Hearing him mention this, Du Pingfei suddenly felt a little dazed, and instantly remembered the time when he helped him ascend the throne. It's just that those days seem to be far away.

Thinking of the days that have come along the way, she suddenly sighed, "If the emperor doesn't say it, the concubines will almost forget it." Those days were indeed difficult, and it was like a dream when I thought about it. ”

Zhao Pei was silent for a while.

After a while, I heard Du Pingfei say: "Now, the concubine is in the harem, and many things can no longer help. I hope the emperor will not blame the concubines for this. ”

"How so?" Zhao Pei patted her hands and comforted her, "The queen has really worked hard to help me take care of this harem." It's just that what does the queen think about the Du family? ”

Du Pingfei raised his eyebrows, thinking to himself, what is this?

Looking for a guarantee from her?

However, she didn't want to cause each other's unhappiness because of this, so she calmly and rationally said her thoughts, "The emperor can rest assured, the concubines are naturally on the emperor's side, just like when they assisted the emperor to ascend the throne." ”

Zhao Pei nodded, with gratitude, "Since the queen said so, I am also relieved." The hour was not early, and I remembered that there were still some folds that had not been dealt with, so I would not disturb the queen's rest. ”

Saying this, he got up, and Du Pingfei sent him to the gate of the palace and watched him go away.

"Niangniang, what does the emperor mean by this?" Yuehe was puzzled.

Du Pingfei sneered, but there was a bit of bitterness in that smile, "What else can it mean?" It's just that I hope that this palace won't interfere sideways. ”

Despite this, her face was full of mockery.

In the affairs of the Du family, even if she wanted to make a move, she was also quite constrained because she was in the harem. But the emperor personally came to her to find an answer, undoubtedly not worrying about her.

has been married for many years, but it has reached such a point, how can I feel that it is a kind of irony.

It's just that after staying in the harem for so many years, her ability is not just a little.

If she doesn't make a move, can't she pick up someone else's shot?

Thinking of this, she called Xiao Yao and instructed: "The honorable Empress Dowager of Putuo Temple must also return to Tianjing." You look for a chance to get out of the palace ......"

……

On this night, many people were destined to not be able to sleep.

The will has been made, and the others in the second room of the Du family have already become a mess. Before dark, there were already many officers and soldiers around the Du family, who walked in and out from time to time. In the half-open door, there was a faint mournful wail.

Du Silkworm walked quickly to the house, and said to Du Huaishao, who was writing hard in front of the table: "Young master, the villain is back." ”

"How?" Du Huaishao put down the pen in his hand and looked at him with burning eyes.

Du Silkworm's face was full of doubts, and he only said: "Young master, the villain waited at the door for a long time according to your instructions, and he didn't wait for the person you said!" ”

Du Huaishao couldn't help frowning, "Didn't wait? Are you not paying attention? ”

"Young master, the stakes are very high, how dare the villain be careless!" Du Silkworm said with a bitter face.

At this moment, a deep voice suddenly came from outside the door, "Who are you waiting for?" ”

Du Huaishao put down the pen in his hand abruptly, and when he walked out of the door, he found that Du Taifu, who was dressed in black, was standing in front of him, staring at him with calm and sophisticated eyes.

He was happy in his heart, but his face was silent, he walked forward quickly, and saluted respectfully: "I have seen the eldest uncle." Why did you come here in the middle of the night? ”

Mrs. Du looked at him thoughtfully, "Isn't the person you are waiting for me?" ”

Stared at by those sharp eyes, Du Huaishao's heart sank, and the original bit of joy slowly disappeared, replaced by a cold look. He lowered his eyes and smiled awkwardly: "Uncle, what do you mean?" ”

Mrs. Du walked into the house, looked around at the furnishings in the room, and swept over Du Huaishao's slightly embarrassed face, and sat down with a pull of his robe, "Do you want to leave here?" Do you want to have a different world in the house from now on? ”

Du Huaishao lowered his eyes, covering the flash of light in his eyes, and his tone was a little melancholy, "Uncle, you also know the current situation. Even if I had this idea, it would be just a dream. ”

Du Taifu's gaze did not leave his face, "At present, it is indeed a fool's dream." But what if you're not from the second room? ”

"Isn't it?" Du Huaishao's eyes flashed, and a trace of surprise appeared on his face, "Uncle, how can you say this?" ”

Du Taifu didn't go around in circles with him, "You should know that if you are really exiled like this, there will be no hope for the future." It's better to start over with a different identity. I have just gone to see your father in the prison, and I have consulted him in the hope that I can pass you under my name. ”

Du Huaishao's hand in his sleeve was clenched, but his brows were furrowed, "But, now that the emperor's will has come down, is it still too late?" ”

"You don't have to worry about that." Mrs. Du only said, "You only tell me, do you want to do this?" ”

Du Huaishao pursed his lips, then knelt on the ground, "Listen to my father's teachings." ”

Mrs. Du laughed loudly and helped him up, "Okay." In that case, the rest is simple. Listen......"

After a long time, Mrs. Du left here.

Du Huaishao stood in front of the door, looking at the distant figure with his hands in his hands, and a smug smile appeared on his face.

Du Silkworm was puzzled: "Young Master, don't we have to be exiled?" ”

"Yes." Du Huaishao patted him on the shoulder and said, "We will be able to live a good life in the future." ”

He glanced at the furnishings in the room, and the long-awaited mood was finally released.

But Du Silkworm asked him from the side: "Then what do we need to do?" ”

"Wait for news." Du Huaishao smiled, not caring what would happen next.

Since Mrs. Du has come up with this method, he will naturally arrange everything. And he doesn't need to do anything else, just don't know.

Thinking like this, Du Silkworm was taken aback for a moment, and seemed to suddenly realize: "Young master, the person you asked the villain to wait for is not Mrs. Du?" But how did you know that Mrs. Du would come? ”

How do you know?

The smile on Du Huaishao's face became a little stronger.

Now, the second room of the Du family has completely lost its role, and if the Du family's big house wants to win back a game in the future, it is bound to move forward and install people. Although the relationship between in-laws is complicated, it is not as reliable as the family. Nowadays, there is no male in the Du family's big house, and people must be selected from the second room.

And to choose and choose, you can only choose him.

As early as when he learned of the emperor's will, he guessed this possibility. All along, he wanted to get rid of Du Huaisheng's suppression, but he didn't expect that the other party would be so bold as to do something about the military aircraft.

In this way, it was fulfilled for him.

He looked back at the old furnishings, and thought of the days to come, and he was quite satisfied.

……

On the second day, when Du Hongxin's father and son were beheaded, Xie Fenghua went to take a look, and when he saw the two gurgling heads, he also turned around and walked around the city.

The people of the Xie family also left Tianjing today and rushed to Mocheng.

She was bored strolling, so she went directly to the West City Gate.

From a distance, I saw Xie Zhengyun standing in front of the carriage, as if he was waiting for someone.

As soon as she walked over, she saw Xie Zhengyun looking at her, "Second girl......"

"Come and send off the second uncle." Xie Fenghua stepped forward and said, "This is a long way to go, second uncle, please cherish it." ”

Xie Zhengyun sighed and opened his mouth, but he still said, "I want to thank you for getting out smoothly this time." Otherwise, I don't know what kind of punishment I will suffer for what I have done! ”

Thinking about it at this moment, he was also afraid for a while. The Du family charged him with treason. If he is indeed convicted, the consequences are unimaginable.

But some people don't think so.

Seeing that the closed curtain of the car was suddenly opened, revealing two dark faces, Xie Fenghua raised his eyes to look, but saw that the two people in the car were staring at her with resentment, as if their eyes could be stared out.

"Second sister, what are you here for?" Xie Wanhua said coldly.

Xie Fenghua hooked his lips and smiled, "Naturally, I'm here to see him off." ”

"Hypocrisy." Xie Wanhua's face was even more ugly, "I don't need you to be pretending to be kind." If it weren't for you, how would we be here? ”

Xie Fenghua looked at her with cold eyes, but asked Xie Zhengyun, "Second uncle, that's what you told the third sister?" ”

Xie Zhengyun's face was ugly, but he had to say coldly: "Wanhua, don't talk nonsense!" ”

"Dad, where do I have nonsense?" Xie Wanhua was suddenly extremely aggrieved, "If it weren't for her, I would have been the young lady of the Dingyuan Marquis Mansion a long time ago, why did I fall to such a point?" ”

"Huh?" Xie Fenghua raised his eyebrows, so far, this woman still thinks like this?

And Xie Zhengyun's face was already extremely difficult to see, and after saying goodbye to her, he hurriedly ordered someone to drive the carriage out of the city.

Xie Fenghua watched with his hands in his hands, and after a while, he slowly walked back.

Xu had something on her mind, and she didn't pay attention to the movement in front of her, but she saw that on the originally bustling main street, a horse suddenly rushed towards him.

There was a man sitting on the horse, his body was jolting on horseback, but his mouth was screaming excitedly, "You guys get out of the way, don't get in the way of the master......"

Zhuqiu wanted to pull Xie Fenghua, who didn't belong to his mind, away, and suddenly, a person flew down from the window of the restaurant next to him and kicked at the man on horseback......