Chapter 441: When a Man Dies, He Dies

During the Mid-Autumn Festival, there is a banquet in the palace, not only all the concubines are present, but also the crown prince and the emperors and grandchildren of the East Palace are also accompanied by them, which is a rare reunion time for the heavenly family. However, due to the continuous mourning reports in and out of the palace since the beginning of the year ago, Wang Guifei died less than a year, Concubine Yu Xian died less than a few months, and now it is even in Zhu Zhanyin's July Seven mourning period, so the Mid-Autumn Festival banquet is much simpler than in the past, and finally ended hastily because of a sudden news.

"Fang Bin hanged himself?"

Although Zhu Di is grumpy now, his anger comes and goes quickly, and when Zhu Gaochi and Zhu Zhanji's father and son came forward to toast, he vaguely regretted what happened yesterday. Whether it is the northern expedition to the north or the opening of the canal to the West, the piles and piles are all deployed by Xia Yuanji in the center, and the household department has never been negligent; Fang Bin has been in the military department for many years, and he is always with the north expedition, with clever words and outstanding ability, and he is also a henchman humerus; Although Du Zhen has recently been used, everything he has explained has been done properly, and the few excerpts sent yesterday are even more meticulous, which shows that he is not a simple literary attendant, but also has deep experience in current affairs.

He had even decided to release the man in a few days and reinstate Fang Binguan. But at this juncture, Fang Bin actually died! That alert and capable Fang Bin actually hanged himself!

Seeing that Zhu Di actually dropped the cup in his hand by mistake, Zhu Gaochi knew that this news was a lot of excitement for his father, so he glanced at the crown princess Zhang. Although the Zhang family is only a concubine of the East Palace, since the death of Wang Guifei, although Zhu Di still ordered a large-scale beauty pageant in North Korea, and there are many young and beautiful women in the harem, but the concubine of the sixth palace has never been established. Since arriving in Beijing with Zhu Gaochi, almost all the affairs of the six palaces have been handled by the Zhang family.

At this time, after receiving her husband's signal, she said a few words to the frightened concubines, and soon sent these young Yingying Yanyan away, and ordered the eunuchs to remove the dishes and all kinds of high chairs. Suddenly, the hall that was still lively just now became empty, and even a group of young emperors and grandsons were taken down separately.

"Although I said that I dismissed him from the post of Shangshu and ordered him to be promoted to Lingji Palace, it was just a reminder that he should not forget the duty of the Shangshu of the Ministry of War, and I did not really mean to blame. He couldn't think of it...... Confused, bastard! ”

Seeing that Zhu Di's face twitched, and even his speech was a little incoherent, Zhu Gaochi hurriedly persuaded: "Father, since Fang Bin hanged himself, he is indeed confused. As a minister, he should be honorable and not arrogant, and he should not be disgraced, how can there be a reason to despise his life if he suffers a slight setback? It's just that since the person is dead, he still asks his father to relax. ”

Zhu Zhanji, who was standing on the side, saw his father Zhu Gaochi nodding slightly to him, so he also stepped forward to persuade him: "Today is the Mid-Autumn Festival, don't be in a bad mood because of this matter." In the past few days, Bachelor Shen happened to have time to point out to his grandson, and his grandson wrote a few words, but because the emperor's grandfather was too busy, he didn't have a chance to submit......"

"Oh, Shen Min pointed out your calligraphy again?" Zhu Gaochi kept saying that he was relieved, Zhu Zhanji interrupted his words, and Zhu Di naturally left his heart of cherishing talent behind for the time being, "You have always been willing to work reading and writing, since you dare to take it out at this time, you must be very sure." Take it up and show it to me, if you write well, you will be rewarded, if you don't write well, I will punish you for writing a copy! ”

When Zhu Zhanji took out a few volumes of written words, Zhang also stepped forward to make a joke, even if he was as solemn and solemn as Zhu Di on weekdays, the smile on his face also increased, which actually meant that some family members shared the joy of family. However, after the people in the East Palace dispersed at the end of the day, after he returned to the East Warm Pavilion, he didn't even care which concubine he ordered to sleep before the banquet at the beginning, but furrowed his brows. As Zhu Gaochi said, when people die, they die, and now what matters is the Northern Expedition. Although Zhao Yi said that he had already hung up the title of Shangshu, after all, he was not as easy to use as Fang Bin, if he wanted to supervise the salary, this person alone was not enough......

"Your Majesty, Cui Meiren is already ...... inside"

"Get out!"

Even if there are no women and no joy every night, Zhu Di is extremely impatient at this moment, and he shouted angrily without even raising his head. Only when there were no more voices around him did he continue to ponder. With the precedent just now, no one in the surrounding eunuch palace dared to come forward to disturb, and in the entire warm pavilion, there were only figures like clay carved wood sculptures, and there was no trace of superfluous breath.

I don't know how long it took, Zhu Di suddenly raised his head and asked casually: "How many shifts?" ”

"Your Majesty, it's been three shifts."

"Why don't you remind you so late!" Zhu Di, who was frowning, was suddenly annoyed, and suddenly felt that this voice was very familiar, and when he turned his head to see that it was Zhang Qian, he was surprised, "When did you come, you were silent next to you." ”

"Seeing that the emperor is thinking about something, the minister doesn't dare to disturb." Zhang Qian came for a while, he has always been good at observing words and feelings, although the people around him can't remind him, he still waits cautiously on the side. Seeing that Zhu Di's face was quite peaceful, he explained in a low voice, "The minister just saw that the lights were still on in the Dongnuan Pavilion so late, so he came over to take a look, but he didn't want the emperor to be asleep." Now it's been three watches, and the autumn is getting deeper and deeper these days, so please rest early. ”

"You're not very old, but you're more wordy than those old men!" Zhu Di scolded with a smile, and then stood up casually, "No one has raised the bell to call the world peaceful these past few nights, and I am a little unaccustomed to it." You go to the palaces tonight to inspect it, the three major halls have only suffered disasters before, and now you need to be even more cautious. If anyone uses a candle without permission, he shall be punished. ”

Although he took Zhang Yue's note, it was not the right time to present it at this moment, so Zhang Qian suddenly sent the emperor to the back room to rest as if he was fine, and then he withdrew. Seeing that a tiptoeing little eunuch also came out, bowed to him and thanked him, and explained the reason, he reprimanded: "I have served the emperor for so long, I can't look at this look, let alone Cui Meiren, this is the ...... Those who are alive will not bother without any inconvenience. Keep watch outside, don't make a mistake, I'll go outside and make a round. ”

The little eunuch was Zhang Qian's newly accepted apprentice, and when he heard this lesson, he naturally resigned himself to it. Leaving the Qianqing Palace, Zhang Qian had to patrol the six palaces in the east and west with lanterns, and bumped into two palace maids who were walking at night along the way, and punished the bell after a scolding, so the sound of peace in the world sounded on the side street. After some busy work, he went out of the back right door, and went straight to the straight room near the drum room, who knew that when he reached the ground, a person sprang out of the shadows in the corner of the wall.

"Master!"

Zhang Qian was taken aback, and when he heard the voice and saw the person clearly, he reprimanded angrily: "It's so late and sneaky, let people see and think that you are a little eunuch of the traitor department!" Why are you in the palace right now? ”

Lu Feng was dressed in a cyan civilian robe, carrying a bag in his hand, looking very inconspicuous, and hurriedly explained: "Master, I originally planned to enter the palace to report to the emperor, and by the way, I will bring you some things, because I heard that the emperor was not very happy before, so I didn't dare to bother, so I can only wait here for you to come back." What's the matter, are you coming back from the Qing Palace? How is the emperor's mood? ”

"The emperor has already rested, if you don't have anything big, don't bother."

Zhang Qian waved his hand and ordered a few entourages behind him to rest, and then beckoned Lu Feng to follow into the room. After sitting down, he said with a straight face: "You are now the master of ceremonies and the young eunuch, and you are almost in charge of the affairs of that yamen, don't be so frizzy when doing things, I don't need you to carry anything here." By the way, since you are in charge of the East Factory, you should know about the Lingji Palace. How could Fang Bin commit suicide when he was so good? ”

"Isn't it natural to be in a high position for a long time, and you can't think about it when you fall?" Lu Feng's heart jumped, but his face was as if nothing happened, and he smiled at the moment, "The master asked what such an unlucky person does, I heard that the imperial historians of the Metropolitan Procuratorate have long been tired of him, and they are all planning to impeach!" Don't look at the death of the person at this moment, it is very likely that his case will be dealt with again in the end. Without further ado, you see, this is something I piggyback on you. ”

Seeing that Lu Feng quickly untied the gray cloth bag with his hands and feet and took out a rosewood box, Zhang Qian couldn't help frowning, and when the lid was opened and he saw the contents clearly, his face was even more ugly, and he raised his head and asked, "The lesson of the three of them is still ahead, so you dare to bring such an unknown thing?" If it is ordinary gold and silver possessions, you can be greedy for two and forget it, but how can such things with bad value be easy to take? ”

"Master, you are mistaken, this is someone else's gift, where do I have such a handiwork. I went to see King Shouguang this morning, and he insisted that you had mentioned him at the beginning, and he regretted it now, so he sent it to thank you. I didn't want to live or die, but that emperor was so easy to provoke, and he almost lost his temper, so I had to bring it. ”

Hearing that it was King Shouguang, Zhang Qian's face suddenly became a little more ugly. Zhu Zhanqi's temper in the past he had learned, he was arrogant and domineering in Nanjing, and he didn't know how many troubles he had caused when he was in Nanjing, and he even whipped officials for lawlessness in Qingzhou. Looking at the pair of mutton fat white jade balls that looked gentle and soft in the candlelight, he closed the lid after a moment of silence, and said lightly: "Remember to be more careful when dealing with King Shouguang in the future." ”

Seeing that Zhang Qian accepted it, Lu Feng couldn't help but muttered a little in his heart, but there was a respectful look on his face. After another few gossips and retreated from the room, he walked a few steps and stopped, remembering in his heart the terrible appearance of Fang Bin hanging.

He can feel the temper of Fang Bin's kind of person, his words are of course a big blow, but even if he can't figure it out, this hanging is too exaggerated, you must know that he just hopes that the other party will be disheartened and return to his hometown, so that it can also pave the way for the impeachment of the ministers in the future, and when the time comes, as long as he waits for the East Window incident, he can sit and wait for the house to be raided.

But Fang Bin actually hanged himself...... Is there something wrong with this old guy's brain? If he committed suicide two days later, no one would have thought that his trip to Lingji Palace to worship incense had something to do with it. However, now if someone questions this issue, he has no choice but to deny it, and no third party knows it except Fang Bin.

This thing is rotten in the stomach! When a person dies, he dies, can Fang Bin still settle accounts with him when he goes down to Huangquan?