Chapter 843: Wu Clan's Intercession
The premise of a pleasant chat is that everyone had better not talk nonsense, meet each other and ask each other "have you eaten", if you don't really want to invite each other to dinner, this sentence is a nonsense without nutrition. Pen & Fun & Pavilion www.biquge.info
Of course, the implicit culture and character of the Chinese people are destined to have some foreshadowing before chatting, and the process of foreshadowing is actually to pile up a few nonsense sentences, and then the topic gradually leads to the main topic.
It's not very common to have a straightforward chat like the Wu family, if Wang Zhu and Wang Zhi were replaced, Li Su would like this method very much, but unfortunately he was facing the Wu family at the moment.
I have to say that Li Su has a deep fear of this woman.
After all, in real history, she changed the entire Li family, and openly claimed the emperor as a woman, there is only such a female emperor in China's thousands of years of history. One can imagine how powerful this woman is.
In the face of the future empress, Li Su had to cheer up the spirit of twelve, and the "evil" side hidden in human nature kept reminding him that the empress was now at a low point, so he simply found a reason to kill her, with Li Su's current status, killing a maid in the house is not a matter at all, and if he dies, he will be fined 200 yuan by the government at best, but he can completely strangle the risk factors that are unfavorable to him in the future in the cradle, and there is no harm.
To be honest, this thought flashed in my mind more than once, and each time I was pressed down by the "good" side of my own human nature.
No matter how terrible and powerful the Wu clan is, she has never done anything unfavorable to Li Su after all, at least not so far, so for Li Su, she is an innocent woman, and she kills an innocent woman for no reason, and Li Su can't get over the hurdle in her heart.
Li Su is a powerful person, but he is a powerful person who can decide the life and death of others in a word, but he is different from other powerful people after all, he still sticks to the kindness in his heart, he has not killed anyone, the recent assassination of Feng Du was arranged by him, but he can pat his chest and say that everyone he kills in this life has his way to death, and he has never done anything to innocent people.
Life in the world, after all, to live a meaningful life, rich or poor, are all destined, only the conscience in human nature can prove that you live a worthy life.
Wu should really be glad that she met no one else, but Li Su, otherwise she would have become a handful of loess in the wilderness now, if she carried her life a little more, maybe someone would jump on her grave......
At this moment, the Wu clan was very frightened.
Although she was regarded by Li Su as a staff member, she was nominally just a maid of the Li family.
The reason why the Wu family dared to admit in front of Li Su that he had seen Li Zhi was because it was impossible to hide it from Li Su, so he simply said it bluntly, and the second was because after getting along in the past two years, the Wu family had some understanding of Li Su's character, and she believed that Li Su would not kill her because of this matter.
Rao is so, after admitting it, the Wu clan is still a little nervous, he took a long breath, closed his eyes and looked like he was slaughtering you, very tragic.
Li Su looked at her quietly, and then laughed out loud.
"See it, see it, what do you mean by not wanting to live anymore?" Li Su paused and said curiously: "...... Did King Jin insult you? β
"Grandpa Li, ......" Wu was ashamed and angry, and the momentum of seeing death as if he was at home just now was suddenly fully vented.
Li Su stretched a long lazy waist, sighed comfortably, and then said with a smile: "When you entered my Li family, I told you, if you have a better place, even if you leave, I will never stop you, if not, you might as well temporarily succumb to my house, wait for the right opportunity, I will find a bright future for you, what I said will naturally count, you and I are good to get together and disperse, no grievances, just right, Miss Wu, you don't have to think about it." β
Wu Shi showed gratitude, and at the same time unconsciously breathed a sigh of relief, lowered his head and whispered: "The slave is not a good person......
Li Su was stunned: "It's hard to hear others evaluate themselves so objectively these days, uh, and then what?" β
Wu's face showed a look of shame: "Slave maid...... Lost my duty, my life is not good, when I was elected to the palace, the scenery was for a while, once I was degraded, I tasted the cold, it all depends on Grandpa Li to rescue the slave and maid from the sea of suffering, the slave and maid should have died for the grandfather with this remnant, but the slave and maid are still unwilling after all, I lost a mess when I was in the palace, almost died, this life is still long, I always want to try again, success or failure, death is also blind, slave and maid dare not say that the heart is too high, can only say that the heart is too wild, and live up to the kindness and kindness of the grandfather......"
"There is another reason for the slave maid to leave the grandfather...... Wu said and suddenly raised his head and looked directly at Li Su, and said: "The grandfather is too smart, it can be said that there is no last resort, in the past two years, the slave and the maid have been by the side of the grandfather, and when they see the grandfather in danger, they are calm and calm, and it is easy to resolve it, the slave and the maid can't ask themselves what happened to the grandfather, the slave and the maid stay in the grandfather's mansion, and feel more and more that they are a useless burden, grandpa, you actually don't need any staff at all, right?" With your ability, there should be nothing in the world that can stump you, and the slave even believes that if the grandfather is not so indifferent and wants to create a meritorious career......"
Wu Shi's voice suddenly lowered as he spoke: "...... Even if the grandfather sets up a flag to rebel and change the dynasty, it must not be too difficult, right? β
Li Su's eyebrows jumped, her smile disappeared, and she stared at her with a gloomy face: "It is said that people are dying, and their words are also good, do you want to die?" Dare to say this kind of nonsense, you want to kill me? β
Wu covered his mouth and chuckled: "Grandpa is actually the same kind of person as the slave and maid, both are people who have the ability to change the world, the difference is that the grandfather is not here, indifferent to fame and fortune, and the slave and maid are not as good as the grandfather, but they have the courage to splash the sky......"
Li Su glared at her for a long time, and finally sighed and said, "I now think it's really a great pleasure to send you away, you ...... It's a scourge, and staying in my house will sooner or later make me unlucky. β
Wu said with a smile: "Grandpa has a good eye, and slaves and maids are not as good as them." β
Li Su closed his eyes for a moment, and said slowly: "Miss Wu, you and I are considered a master-servant fate, and it is also a good story in the world to get together and disperse, and I have a word to tell you before leaving." β
Wu's solemn face: "The slave listens. β
Li Su opened his eyes and stared at her pretty face, and said: "From now on, you are the person next to His Royal Highness the King of Jin, with your ability, the King of Jin will be impressed by you, and you will occupy an increasingly important position in the heart of the King of Jin in the future, you and I are now working for the King of Jin, it can be said that he is our backbone, the King of Jin is young, he is kind by nature, and what I value most is his kindness, so I am willing to serve him, I only hope that after you are by his side, don't destroy his kindness, do you understand what I mean?" β
Wu's expression darkened, and he said in a low voice: "What does Grandpa mean, the slave and maid understand, the slave and maid...... is indeed not a kind person, the grandfather is afraid that the slave will defile His Royal Highness the King of Jin. β
Li Su smiled and said: "There is no need to hide between you and me, you and I are not kind people, two unkind people jointly assist a kind person, it is indeed a little ridiculous, but I still hope that when King Jin is old, his kindness will still remain the same, and it can be regarded as a redemption for you and myself, Miss Wu, what do you think?" β
Wu lowered his head and said: "The grandfather is kind-hearted, and the slave and maid admire." β
Li Su then smiled and said: "So, if you encounter something in the future, no matter how dangerous and difficult, those bad and immoral harmful ideas, you don't mess up, even if you achieve your goal, you will lose your heart, and the gains outweigh the losses, Miss Wu, this is the gentleman's agreement between you and me, how about it?" β
Wu nodded: "Yes, the slave promised the grandfather that she would never harm anyone." β
Li Su blinked: "Okay, don't regret it." β
Wu was silent for a moment, and suddenly said, "If the slave accidentally breaks the oath, what should the grandfather do?" β
Li Su's smile gradually became cold: "It's very simple, find a way to kill you, at that time, King Jin must have become the crown prince, or even the emperor, if you die, do you know what it's called?" β¦β¦ It's called 'Qingjun side'. β
Wu Shi trembled, looking at Li Su's cold smile, he couldn't help but ooze a cold sweat, and his face turned pale involuntarily, at this moment, she finally found that the person in front of her was really not a kind person, he said that he wanted to kill himself, Wu must not take it as a joke, because she believed in Li Su's ability, as long as he wanted to, there must be a way to kill her.
"Yes, the slave and maid understand, in their lifetime, the slave and maid will never dare to instigate the king of Jin to do evil." Wu lowered his head and said in fear.
The cold meaning in the smile gradually faded, and Li Su's face regained its brilliance: "Look, how harmonious and beautiful it is now, the fate of the former master and servant has ended, and now they are colleagues of each other, and it is a new fate, you and I are all destined people in this life, I hope we cherish fate together." β
Wu pursed his lips and smiled, feeling the pressure in his heart, and at the same time, he also completely let go of his thoughts.
What will happen in the future, no one can say for sure, but now, presumably Li Su really doesn't mind her throwing herself under the King of Jin, if she leaves the Li family, will she get rid of his shadow, and from now on the world can be left to her to plot?
After the apprehension was gone, a lot of reluctance suddenly floated in the depths of Wu's heart, as well as a trace of affection.
I have never loved in this life, although the Wu family is at a low point, but still arrogant, very few men in the world can enter her eyes, if you must find one, Li Su in front of her may be the only one.
At the beginning, he was willing to stay in the Li family, in addition to the last resort, he still had some good feelings for Li Su, and as the days went by, the good feelings gradually turned into hazy likes, many times the Wu family was thinking, if Li Su was willing to accept herself, even if it was just a concubine of the Li family, she would be willing to live in the Li family for the rest of her life, and there was only one Li Su in the world who could make her make such a decision.
It's a pity that Li Su is unwilling to accept her, and has even been a little wary of her.
Two years later, Wu finally gave up, in this man's heart, she occupies less than the slightest position, everything she does is just in vain, the longing and feelings buried in the bottom of her heart are just a flash in the pan after all.
Today's parting is imminent, and Wu suddenly has an urge in her heart, she really wants to try again.
"Grandpa, the slave has known you for two years......" Wu said in a low voice.
Li Su smiled: "Do you want to feel that time flies, time flies like a white horse, or something?" β
Wu shook his head: "No, the slave is just ...... I can't bear you. β
Li Su was stunned for a moment, and then smiled bitterly: "You are too upright, how can you ask me to answer?" If I say I can't bear you, won't you leave? β
Wu Shi raised his head suddenly, and looked at Li Su's eyes with a burning heat: "As long as my grandfather says that I am reluctant to say a word, I am willing to stay for my grandfather and stay for the rest of my life!" β
Li Su was stunned again, then shook his head and sighed: "You and I have a fate, but it is not a fate between men and women......
Wu suddenly said with some excitement: "If you leave a little space for me in your heart, how can there be no relationship between men and women?" From the day you met me, you thought I was a bad woman, and I was destined to be a bad woman, so you were wary of me and avoided me, and now you tell me that you have no chance, do you blame me? Blame me! β
Wu's eyes were red, tears were raining down, and he hung his head and muttered weakly: "I know I'm bad, but what can I do?" Who called this world so dark, I'm just a weak woman who wants to live, all unscrupulous means, just to survive, grandpa, I am also a lady from a national family, do you think I am willing to do this? If God doesn't give me a way to live, what can I do? β
Looking at the Wu clan who couldn't help crying, Li Su was a little moved, and then sighed: "Miss Wu, I never think you are bad, I just ...... I can't bear the love debt of a third woman in this life. β
Wu Shi suddenly felt a chill in her heart, she tasted rejection again, and this time she was completely disappointed.
Whether the reason is true or not, the Wu clan only knows one fact, Li Su will not accept her, and there will never be a place for her in his heart.
My own wishful thinking should also end here.
Mirror Flowers and Water Moon, sure enough, Mirror Flowers and Water Moon!
Wu snorted vigorously, his excitement quickly calmed down, the tears on his face did not dry, but he smiled at Li Suyanran, and finally bowed his knees.
"The slave is out of shape, grandpa is not strange. Say goodbye to my grandfather today, my grandfather's great kindness to the slave and maid, the slave and the maid will never forget, and will repay it. β
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The Wu family left the Li family.
A few simple old clothes, wrapped in a wrapper, can be regarded as an explanation for her in the Li family for the past two years.
Before leaving, the Wu family said goodbye to Li Daozheng, Xu Mingzhu, Steward Xue, and many familiar subordinates, maids, and miscellaneous servants of the Li family very politely.
There is also the little palace maid Xing'er, who has been with the Wu family since the Ye Ting, Li Su gave her to the Wu family, and the two women who escaped from the Ye Court got on the ox cart and went to Chang'an City.
On the ox cart, the two women hugged each other, silently leaned their heads together, each carrying a small burden in their hands, like two pieces of duckweed wandering the world for their lives, gradually drifting apart.
Li Su stood at the door and watched their backs disappear, his expression a little loosened.
He suddenly wanted to call the Wu family back and tell her to stay in the Li family, the Li family is not big, but there is no wind and rain outside, and there is at least a place to shelter from the wind and rain for the rest of his life.
Gritting his teeth, Li Su finally resisted the impulse in his heart.
A slender hand put on his shoulder, and Xu Mingzhu said faintly behind him: "Husband wants to keep her, why don't you stop her?" β
Li Su turned to look at her and said with a smile: "Everyone has their own ambitions, and they can't be forced to stay, besides, keeping her in our house will do more harm than good after all, and I can't keep her." β
Xu Mingzhu sighed: "The concubine is not a woman who doesn't know the general situation, other powerful families are full of wives and concubines, but we only have one main room, it's not good to say, and the husband should add an extra person who knows the cold and the hot to serve you." The concubine thinks that this martial girl is good, knowledgeable, elegant and generous, and more importantly, resourceful, and can help her husband in court affairs, and her husband really needs such a woman by his side. β
Li Su said with a smile: "Madame is thinking too simply, living a life is not about what benefits she can bring me, our family is still simpler." β
Xu Mingzhu said suspiciously: "What does the husband mean, that martial girl is not simple?" β
Li Su grabbed her arm and walked back, and said with a smile as she walked: "Some women have turned their lives into careers, and their lives follow the rules of the jungle, which is not suitable for me, Mrs. should know me, I am a person who has lived my career into a life, and she is just the opposite, I can't say that she is not pure, but her temperament is not in line with the atmosphere of our family, understand?" β
Xu Mingzhu nodded as if he understood.
With both hands on her lower abdomen, it was still as flat as usual, but Li Su knew that there was a little life that belonged to him and her who was trying to absorb her mother's nutrients, and it was getting bigger and bigger day by day, thinking of this, Li Su's heart was full of happiness.
"Madame, recall, did you ever dream of anything strange before you became pregnant? For example, a dragon suddenly descended from the sky and you or something, and then you were pregnant, or a phoenix or something......" Li Su asked solemnly.
Xu Mingzhu was stunned for a moment, then became furious, and slapped him with all his strength: "Husband is talking nonsense again!" How could a concubine have such a messy dream! β
Li Suchang breathed a sigh of relief: "Then I will rest assured, I am afraid that you will inexplicably give birth to an egg when you come to the pot, how sad it must be......"
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Zongzheng Temple and Dali Temple finally made a closing document for the assassination of Feng Du and sent it to Shangshu Province.
Unexpectedly, Li Zhi, the king of Jin, was convicted as the real murderer behind the case, from human evidence to physical evidence, the official article was made seamlessly, and anyone who saw it at a glance had to believe that the once simple and naΓ―ve young man Li Zhi was actually a murderer.
The discussion in the Chang'an court was no longer a whisper, but a commotion in the hall.
Involving the prince, it was originally a very taboo thing, but someone took the lead, and the courtiers immediately rushed up, so the snowflakes rushed into the Taiji Palace from all directions, and the ministers demanded that Li Zhi, the king of Jin, be severely punished.
Li Zhi has no connections in the court, so it is not surprising that the wall is pushed by everyone, but this time the speed of everyone pushing the wall is too fast, outsiders don't feel how, they think this is fair, but insiders feel that something is wrong, Chu Suiliang was originally the most indignant one, yesterday when the joint name was sparse, his name was signed in the first one, just one day later, Chu Suiliang found that the wind was not right, originally asked to severely punish the most active person of the King of Jin, but today he put out the fire, and pretended to be old and transparent in the court class without saying a word.
The matter was so big that Li Shimin couldn't press it down anymore, so he had to make an order in front of the ministers, cut down the king of Jin, demote him to the common people, and ban Zongzheng Temple for half a year to introspect himself to see the after-effects.
This punishment is neither severe nor lenient, and Li Shimin folded the conclusion of several important ministers when they discussed it that day, which can be regarded as giving an explanation to the subjects of the world.
The order was given, but Chang Tu's men and horses moved more and more frequently, Chang Tu, who has always been calm, was abnormal, it is estimated that Li Shimin gave him a strict order, and he must clear his name for the King of Jin, so Chang Tu went crazy and mobilized his men and horses to look for clues everywhere, intending to reverse the iron case.
Just when the court was bustling, there was bad news from Zongzheng Temple.
Li Zhi, the king of Jin, committed suicide by taking poison!