Chapter 53 The clouds are treacherous, and it is difficult to hide a naked heart
The glass cup was passed from the Western Regions, and was swayed all the way through the Gobi Desert by the desert boat, and when passing through Gaochang, the boutique products that had not been bumped and damaged were stuffed into a container full of cotton cloth, across thousands of miles, and finally arrived safely in Chang'an West City. Exhibited in the high pavilion, sold in the house of a daughter, filled with grapes from the same way, played in the hands of the powerful, and then ...... Like a meteor falling, it turns into a starry land......
"My descendants of the Wei clan will suffer from poisonous fire, and the daughter of the eldest grandson and slut will be able to enjoy the elixir!"
With a shout of rage, another glass cup and its companion blended on the ground. And the steward standing by the door hung his head, looking at the scraps on the ground, and couldn't help twitching the corners of his eyes, and his flesh ached. However, the masters of the hall fell into angry abuse of the emperor and empress. Everything at hand becomes a thing to vent anger. The stewards and slaves could only hide in silence, fearing that they would become the object of anger. Since the little masters in the palace fell ill one by one, the number of servants punished during this day was several times as before. The slightest carelessness will provoke a whip.
"The emperor hid it, and was only willing to use it for his own son, without caring about the life and death of the people! What Shen Ming's nephew said is reasonable, heaven and earth are not kind, saints are not kind, if we don't want our descendants to be sacrificed, we will definitely force the emperor to hand over the medicine! ”
Wei Shenming was not qualified to attend such a family meeting. Just because the news was brought back by him this time, Wei Shenming took the initiative to make suggestions and took the lead in spreading rumors to build momentum. The heads of Merriam-Webster's houses were very satisfied with it, so they allowed to observe. At this time, his name was mentioned by the elders, and Wei Shenming humbly bowed his head and served.
"Shen Ming, tell your uncles what you think."
"No." Wei Shenming bowed respectfully, then held his head high, walked to the hall and stood still, and after saluting the Wei family members, he said loudly: "Now that the wind evil is raging, the clan bloodline is in trouble, don't mention it, the key this time is only one person and one medicine!" This person is Li Luoyun, who is now under house arrest by the emperor in the West Inner Garden, and this medicine is the elixir that Li Luoyun got from somewhere. ”
Wei Shenming was very proud, at this moment, in the face of the people in power of the Webster Gate Valve, he talked eloquently and pointed out the country, and the loss of not being able to show his talents in the court a few days ago was slightly made up. "Li Luoyun is from a humble background. Although his mother was from the Yang family, she was born in troubled times and died early. Although his father had a reputation for tyrannizing the camp, he was just a group of reckless men. Luo Yun doesn't read poetry and books, doesn't know how to educate, and is greedy for vanity. He has no city but is narrow-minded. Wei Shenming waved his hand and pointed down, although there were no ants on the Nanmu floor, his disdain was overflowing.
"This son can be valued by the emperor and the empress, how can he be so unbearable?"
"The emperor values nothing more than the elixir he offers." Wei Shenming retorted, and at a glance he saw that the person who spoke was the uncle of his room, and bowed down to make a junior salute to him. got up and explained: "Uncle Zu only looks at what this person has done after entering Beijing. This son took the elixir that he got out of nowhere, and came to the capital under the name of Sun Simiao, and when he met people, he said that he was a disciple of Sun Daochang, and he made clever words to catch up with the Duchess of Weiguo. After that, Sun Daochang used the elixir to cure the illness of the eldest grandson queen, and the name of this son was heard by the heavens. After learning about this, he got carried away and wandered freely in the wine shop, and even competed with others without knowing the height of the sky, which caused a conflict with Wei Yi's cousin. After that, Cousin Yi was punished, and even Lord Youcheng was reprimanded. However, evil has evil retribution, this son saw a catastrophe, and the Weiguo Mansion refused to shelter him, so he could not escape, so he could only surrender. It happened that the emperor asked for the elixir, and he was brought to the palace without going through the hall. However...... Hehe, in the eyes of the little nephew, this mountain boy must have gotten carried away when he saw that the emperor had asked for him, and the inappropriateness of the monarch annoyed His Majesty. I think that ordinary lucky people can always ask for some rewards before offering flattery. What's more, it is still what the emperor wants, and he will offer it obediently, and then his parents will be in the shade, and he may not be able to mix with an official and a half-position. But what about him? was actually punished to work as a coolie in the West Inner Garden! Ha, my nephew heard that His Majesty has a four-word comment on this son: No, it is the father. It can be seen from this that this sub-character's conduct is unbearable. ”
"If you are so greedy, you should be well ambushed and used for your own use."
"Bozu, this son is blind. The nephew said that he had no city in his chest, and his narrow-mindedness was not for nothing. He had a grudge against Wei Yi's cousin, and he was even angry with my Wei family. This son doesn't know my Jingzhao Webster, and thinks that when he climbs to the queen's eldest grandson, he doesn't take my Webster in his eyes. Wei Guifei greeted her with a phoenix, but she was rejected! I don't know how to lift! Wei Shenming was indignant. Wei Guifei is their spokesperson in the palace, but because of her weak female personality and lack of the emperor's preference, she does not have much power in the harem, so it will not help Wei much.
Uncle Wei, who had just spoken, picked up the teacup and moistened his throat, coughed lightly and said, "In other words, this son can no longer be used for his own use." That...... Is there any other way to get the elixir? ”
Wei Shenming bowed and replied, "My nephew thinks that since he has rejected my Wei's friendship. That...... I can only let him know my Merriam-Webster's strength! ”
"What is the weakness of this son?"
"His people are in the capital right now. It's just that...... In the Patriotic Mansion......"
"It's not easy to move lightly at the moment......
It is taboo for generals to command troops outside and tamper with their families. What's more, the commander of the army is still the invincible Li Jing. Although Li Jing was very miserable by them in the court last time he returned from the Turkic fight, it was above the court...... The strategy of the Patriotic Gong on the battlefield is invincible, but he has no intention of fighting for power and profit.
"Since the people in the capital can't move, then ...... Go to his house! ”
When Wei Shenming heard this, the corners of his mouth couldn't help but show a smug smile. He continued to say respectfully in a suppressed tone: "Your uncles are wise. According to his nephew's investigation, the elixir was not necessarily only in Li Luoyun's hands. My nephew sent someone to the Weiguo Mansion to investigate, but there was no one in the Weiguo Mansion who was infected with wind evil. Thinking about it, Li Luoyun was imprisoned first and then entered the palace, if there was still an elixir on his body, he would have been taken away a long time ago. If there is still an elixir, it must be in the hands of his family. ”
"Well, let's arrange it."
The steward knew very well and bowed down to promise. Another Wei elder sitting at the side suddenly spoke: "Zhou Zhi's side, is there any one of us in Zhichong Mansion?" ”
"Nope. However, the slave maid remembered that Du had a brother-in-law who was a lieutenant there. ”
"Tochne ......"
Wei Shenming glanced at the steward meaningfully, and said: "Uncle, last year, we suffered the most losses from the Du family, do you want to contact ......them this time?"
"Yes. If the wind evil continues to spread, even if we get the elixir, we alone will not be able to defend it. Rather than being the target of public criticism, it is better to contact all parties early. ”
"It is necessary to prevent Shandong from interfering. I'd rather contact the three families in Hedong than let the family of the five surnames reach out. ”
"Brother is far-sighted. Guanzhong has suffered disasters for many years, and the development of the family is difficult, if the five surnames are allowed to intervene again, one will eliminate the other, and the previous efforts will be in vain. ”
Wei Shenming bowed down to listen to the discussion of the elders, and found that these people were really old and not confused. They already have the idea of cooperating with each other, but it saves him a lot of words. "Uncles, if Zhou Zhi wants to do it, Jingzhong can't do nothing. Although Li Luoyun rejected us, it was difficult to guarantee that we would not be co-opted by other families. And a while ago, Webster was hit in a row, and my nephew wanted to take this opportunity to ......"
"Tell me what you think."
"Yes, my nephew released the rumors, just to lay the groundwork first. We can't move the Weiguo Mansion, but what if the people are eager to ask for medicine, and they are impulsive......" Wei Shen clearly said what he meant, and everyone in the hall understood it with one look. Silently bowed his head and agreed with the plan.
"And the ...... in the palace"
Everyone frowned, and one of them spoke: "Although it can hit the emperor's prestige this time, the foundation of the Li family is still there...... Or don't move lightly. ”
Wei Shenming explained: "What the nephew means is that the eldest grandson empress is seriously ill, and the emperor will go out of the city tomorrow to worship the sky, and the guards in the palace are weak now. Maybe you can plan and bring Li Luoyun back! ”
Wei Shenming said his plan, and after another discussion, Webster's family meeting ended. Each room returned to its own house, and the behemoth of Webster moved quietly. In the capital, similar behemoths with different surnames collided and exchanged in the dark night, surging.
"In this world, it is rare for me to have a day of peace." Li Erlang looked sideways at the swaying branches outside the window, and sighed deeply and tiredly. Then I felt the palm of my hand slightly tight, and I couldn't help but shake the delicate plain hand of my palm.
"Erlang, it's okay, everything will pass......" The weak but gentle voice made people feel warm in such a night. Empress Changsun was lying flat on the couch, covered with a brocade quilt, and one of the exposed hands was gently held in the palm of the emperor's hand.
"I'm not afraid! I'm just worried about you......" Li Erlang looked at his wife with concern, the worry in his eyes was hidden, but he couldn't escape his wife's eyes.
"I'm just a little tired, didn't the imperial doctor also say it's okay......"
"But the wind is evil......"
Empress Eldest Sun shook her head stubbornly and comforted her husband: "I also drank a sip of wine, and I won't be infected with fire poison." ”
Li Erlang let out a long sigh and looked at the two green jade gourds in his hand. Changle and Princess Gaoyang both recovered, and Empress Changsun fell ill, and they were both taken back to their bedrooms to rest. And these two gourds, the female official knows that they are expensive. As soon as the emperor came, he hurriedly handed it over to His Majesty for safekeeping. Li Erlang picked up the newly acquired gourd and couldn't help asking, "How did that kid get the medicinal wine in the palace?" ”
This is a question that Li Erlang is puzzled about. He knew that the queen went to Li Luoyun to ask for medicine and wine, but he also thought that Li Luoyun would send a message for his family to pick it up. Unexpectedly, Li Luoyun could immediately take out the medicine and wine to save the little princess's life. Although I am afraid and grateful, this doubt is difficult to let go.
Empress Eldest Sun recalled the creature that suddenly appeared behind her and brought her great fear, and couldn't help but say, "Mrs. Li said, that child ...... Got a tiger? ”
Li Erlang's thick eyebrows furrowed: "Is my palace defense so loose that a tiger can come and go without anyone noticing?" ”
Empress Changsun knew that the tiger was by no means simple, but at this time, she did not have the energy to describe her husband in detail. Instead, he cheered up and talked about more important things: "If you can't distinguish the prescription, you can't save the people." The boy said that he wanted to find Sun Daochang. ”
"I sent someone. The Taoist temple in Beijing, the city gate, and the teahouse and hotel under the Zhongnan Mountain have all sent people. But for the time being, there is no news of Sun Daochang. ”
Empress Changsun nodded slightly, her spirit was already in a trance, her eyelids were fighting, she was tired and couldn't open her eyes, her voice gradually lowered, and she whispered: "Erlang...... Protect your ...... And also...... The Hidden Garden...... The boy is going to ......"
"Guanyin? Guan yin? Li Erlang leaned over to look, called lightly twice, and saw that Empress Changsun was breathing steadily and had fallen asleep. Gently place your hand back into the brocade quilt. Li Erlang got up lightly and left, and instructed the female officials and slaves to take care of the queen, and no one should disturb the rest. Then he drove back to the Hall of Manna.
The Ministry of Rites has already determined the time of the trip to the city tomorrow to worship the day. Before going out of the city, he must first go to the temple to worship his ancestors, and he will set off at the beginning of the day, and he must bathe and change clothes when he is ready. There are still two hours to go, and he still has a lot of political work to attend to. The crown prince and several second-rank ministers in the Ganlu Palace are still waiting for him. Halfway through the discussion before, he heard that Empress Changsun was sober, so he left his political affairs and rushed to visit.
On this night, many people had no sleep.
Li Luoyun stood by the canal, looking up at the dark clouds churning in the sky. I suddenly remembered Lao Tzu's sentence: "Heaven and earth are unkind, and all things are used as dogs." The heart fluctuated, and suddenly a heartless emotion was born: "I stood on the altar, I don't know whether it was the sacrifice on the altar, or the stone statue enjoying the sacrifice." ”
On the second day, it was not yet dawn. The Temple of Manna is already busy. Li Erlang was crowned, and under the escort of the ministers of the clan and Cheng Zhijie, he went out of the palace in front of the group, and the team went to the Taimiao Temple to worship. Immediately gathered hundreds of officials, went out of the Mingde Gate, and held a ceremony to worship the sky. The ceremony will last twenty-four hours. The crown prince was left in charge of the country, and Fang Xuanling was the assistant.
The procession of worshipping the heavens slowly walked along Suzaku Street, and a large number of people slowly gathered on both sides of the long street, and parents with sad faces either held high incense sticks, or held sick children as hot as charcoal fire, and prayed to the emperor for the dragon crown. Although the way to delay the onset of fire poison has been communicated to the whole city. But for many families, the news that came overnight was still too late......
At the same time as the heavenly sacrifice procession left the city, four carts had been prepared in front of the gate of the Weiguo Mansion. Aunt Fang, the housekeeper, is directing the family to carry the cages that were packed last night. Red Fu took the red clothes next to the other carriage at the side door, and cooperated with Cheng Mu to drive the two tigers to jump onto the special carriage.
"Alas, fortunately, Zhenyue is sensible, otherwise the husband is not here, and it will really take a lot of effort to get the big tiger to get into the car obediently." Hongfu patted Cheng Mu's shoulder appreciatively, and the shy Mu'er's face was red to the root of her ears. "Mu'er, I don't think you should go back to the mountain. Let me tell your mother, I will find you an errand in the capital, and I will talk about a daughter-in-law in the future, which is not a hundred times better than you farming and hunting in the mountains. ”
Facing the glamorous and moving and noble red breeze, Cheng Mu was nervous and at a loss, and said in a snort: "The rules of Lijiazhai can't leave the mountain at will...... Always listen... Listen to what Daddy and Brother Yun mean......"
"It's not so easy for Yun'er to go back to the mountain. So you can live in the capital with peace of mind! Hongfu waved his hand disappreciatively, disapproving the rules of Li Jiazhai in his heart. However, the opening of Yunshan Mountain mentioned by Li Guangxiong is as important as a mountain for the Li family. Without saying much, Hongfu entrusted the two tigers to Cheng Mu and Uncle Chen, returned to the mansion with the red clothes, and rushed to the main gate, preparing to go to the manor outside the city.
"If you're going, this is your chance. The Yue Nu Sword will be given to you, what else do I have here, you can take it if you see it. Red Whisk opened her mouth without warning, but it startled Red Clothes. Stopped, looking blankly at the back of the red whisk.
Although it has only been a few days since he came to the Weiguo Mansion by chance, the past few days with Hongfu have never been more relaxed. She doesn't have to hesitate to think about what will happen in the future, she can practice her sword every day, and then follow Hongfu's side, like a personal maid, listen to Hongfu's instructions to do things. The strings and Jenier also cooperate very skillfully, especially the well-behaved and sensible Jeniel is deeply loved by Aunt Fang, and she stays like a fish in water in the house. Playing the strings may have other ideas, but none of the three sisters offered to leave.
"Madame......"
Hongfu looked back and saw the innocent appearance of the red clothes, like a kitten who had just been kicked out of the house, and couldn't help but say: "I just mentioned it casually, if you haven't figured out where to go, just continue to follow me." And ......" Hongfu looked up in the direction of Taiji Palace, and said meaningfully: "Maybe stay for a while, and you will be able to be clean." ”
Red Yi knew how complicated the restraining power behind the three of them was, especially how difficult it was to get out. That's why they are so disdainful of people who have expressed their desire to redeem their lives. Because money is hard to buy freedom.
"Thank you, ma'am."
"Thank me for what?" Hongfu smiled: "Yun'er worked so hard and saved the queen and princess twice, no matter what the emperor is, he will meet his request." ”
Hongyi was silent, every time she thought of Li Luoyun, she didn't know how to respond.
Red Whisk is very interesting about the emotional problems of this little child, which is different from the words of the matchmaker in the common people's homes. It is also different from the straightforwardness of the children of the rivers and lakes. The red-clothed personality is unique, Li Luoyun is usually kind and warm, and occasionally stubborn like a donkey. It's really curious what will happen to these two people in the future.
"Let's go, it's getting more and more stuffy in the city. Hunting was not enjoyable that day, this time with two tigers ......" Hongfu thought of this festival, and suddenly became excited, and some couldn't wait to experience the feeling of hunting with two tigers. After speaking, his steps were much lighter, and he left his red clothes behind.
Hongyi looked at Hongfu's appearance full of interest, and thought to himself that this was a bit of the demeanor of a Duchess of Yipinguo. But...... That's why she's so comfortable. Shaking his head in a complicated mood, he wanted to find time to discuss his future plans with the strings.
The convoy of the Patriotic Mansion went out of Yanping Gate, and a large group of knights in strong gear passed by the convoy, the dust raised by the horses' hooves was all over the sky, and the strings sitting by the window covered the windows in disgust. Hongfu, who was sitting lazily in the car, casually glanced at the knight's outfit and felt a little strange, but he glanced at it in a flash and did not think deeply.
Li Zhen'an and Cheng Wu were still riding in front, and when the horse team passed by, the leading knight turned his head with a scarf and glanced at the two, his eyes were meaningful, and he did not stop, and whipped the horse past.
"Old Five, something is wrong." Li Zhen'an's sensitive nerves instantly felt hostility from that shocking glance, and he couldn't help but remind Cheng Wu to pay attention.
Cheng Wu turned his head to look at the towering city wall, and couldn't help but say, "This is in the capital, there shouldn't be anyone messing around, right?" ”
"Hmph, there are so many lawless people in this world!" Li Zhenan has a deep memory of the sinister faces of the powerful in the city. If it weren't for the strong combat strength of the women's army, they were feared and squeezed out, why did they go back to the mountain in disgrace. How could the handsome woman only take out the imperial sword and a promise to reward the Ba Xia camp.
"Yun'er doesn't know what happened in the palace. My general has not returned to the house since yesterday, and there is no news from him. Cheng Wu thought sadly, and sighed regretfully: "This epidemic is too inopportune. Originally, the court trial was exonerated from the crime. ”
"Even if there is no epidemic, the emperor covets Yun'er's medicinal wine, and he will not let him go easily."
Cheng Wu asked suspiciously, "Yun'er, this medicinal wine is really so magical?" I watched him drink every day on the mountain, and I didn't know who the senior who gave him the wine was. ”
Li Zhenan also frowned and pondered. Originally, it was just a little adventure for Yun'er, but I didn't expect it to cause such a big trouble. "The emperor can't keep Yun'er all the time, there will always be someone to deal with, we just need to guard against those people of the Wei family playing tricks behind their backs."
Cheng Wu bowed his head and said no more. The convoy marched silently. Soon left the avenue, bypassed a hillside and fields, and walked for more than an hour, and came to the farm of the Weiguo Mansion. The farm is not large and the houses are slightly crowded. The steward of the farm was already waiting at the door, and many people in the fields came over to greet the red breeze through the car window.
The red whisk let the strings open the window, sat in the car safely, and occasionally met the elderly, so he would stop the car and say a few words of greetings with him, showing the elegance of a life woman.
When he got out of the car, Red Whisk casually turned his head to look into the distance. I saw a cloud of smoke and dust rolling out from another manor in the distance, all the way in the direction of the official road. The red whisk's eyes were amazing, and he could see that it was a team of nearly 100 knights. Xiu Mei pouted slightly and asked the farm steward, "I remember that next door is Du Shilang's Zhuangzi." ”
The steward followed the red whisk's hope and nodded in confirmation: "Madame said yes." There is a boundary monument on the other side of the mountain road, and on the other side of the road are the deeds of the Du family. ”
"Du Shi ......" Hongfu nodded thoughtfully, and said to himself: "The epidemic is raging in Beijing, and there are still people in the Du family who are so interested in hunting?" ”
"Madame has ever seen anyone hunting with a shield?" Li Zhenan got out of the car with the old man in his arms, and when he heard Hongfu talking to himself, he casually responded. It didn't feel right for him to meet those knights on the road, because in a normal hunting team, not everyone had a small round shield hanging behind them. Although inconspicuous, a shield is a shield. Although the people do not use weapons, no one will hunt with shields.
"Shield?" A flash of inspiration flashed in Hongfu's mind, and he hurriedly asked the steward, "Have you seen any other horse teams today?" ”
The steward was stunned for a moment, thought about it for a while and said, "No, no." Early in the morning, several waves of knights rushed to the opposite Zhuangzi, noisy. ”
"At this time......" Hongfu has a bad premonition, since Du Zhenglun died of illness, the Du family has been much more low-key in the court, but its strength is still not to be underestimated, and there are still many people in the court of the Du family. Fang'er, send someone to check out, who else is out of the city today! Figure out where they all went! ”
Aunt Fang was directing the servants to carry their luggage, and when she heard the anxious voice of the red whisk, she hurriedly left what she was doing, summoned the accompanying Fuzhongqu, and ordered them to investigate immediately.
The two tribes immediately hit their horses and left, and the red brows frowned and looked at the tribes along the country road, not wanting that the two of them had not gone far, and another horse came at the other end of the country road. The three horses met together, and the two sides stopped communicating for a while, and then the knight quickly sighed to the manor. When they got closer, Hongfu had already recognized that it was a servant in the mansion, and before going out in the morning, Aunt Fang arranged for some people to go to the West Market to buy some items to bring to the manor, and it was one of the servants who came at this time.
The servant Pegasus came closer, turned over and jumped off the horse, but the cool autumn man was sweating profusely, and ran to the red whisk in a panic, and shouted in a panic and anxious: "Oh no, ma'am! There are rumors in the market, all saying that my Patriotic Mansion has a magic medicine for curing epidemics! A large number of people have been incited to kneel in front of the gate of the house and beg not to go! ”
Chang'an City. The moment the emperor's procession of worshippers walked out of the city gate, there was no longer peace. The undercurrent finally set off waves on the water. The people of each district, either bewildered by rumors or instigated by those who have a good heart, began to gather in two directions. Somewhat unexpectedly, most of the people chose to kneel in front of the Suzaku Gate of the Imperial City to petition. Instead of going to the Patriotic Mansion, which is relatively easier to get a response.
As for the reason. But it makes people cry and laugh a little. Of course, Li Jing's leading troops outside is not a reason for the common people to be afraid, and the fact that Hongfu has a bold temperament and strong martial arts is not the main reason. The reason for the fear of the people is the well-known myth: there is a tiger in the Patriotic Mansion...... And it is said that there is another one recently......
The law does not hold the public accountable. But tigers don't understand the law...... The servants are still somewhat measured, and if they are forced to release the tiger......
Therefore, although there are still some persistent people surrounding the Patriotic Mansion, they cannot achieve the atmosphere of raising public sentiment and storming the mansion. And when the old gatekeeper came out to tell the lord that the house had gone out of the city to escape the plague, the most persistent people also left. After all, they want to save their children, not to embarrass the country.
So, just after noon, thousands of people gathered in front of the Suzaku Gate from all directions, knocking on the queen mother to take pity on the lives of her children and give them elixir to save the people!
The momentum of forcing the palace is gradually becoming a trend.
"Fang Xiang! Get an idea! The people gather more and more, and if this continues, something will happen! ”
"How I don't know! I have already asked His Royal Highness the Crown Prince to ask the queen mother! You and the others will arrange for people to go down to appease first, and the people will listen to the rumors and persuade them patiently, so that they will not do anything to storm the palace gate! Fang Xuanling felt that he was about to be poisoned, and it had only been half a day, and a few fire bubbles had burst out at the corners of his mouth. The bloodshot eyes looked at the officials with a bit of sternness. After a sharp order, all the officials agreed to retreat. Fang Xuanling breathed a sigh of relief and sat down on the couch.
Regarding the matter of the elixir, Fang Xuanling knew that it was not all rumors. Because before the emperor left, he secretly distributed a bottle of potion to each of the ministers of one dry and second grade. Less than a tael of potions, but the emperor cherished them and handed them over to the ministers. I instructed everyone to take it back to treat the children and grandchildren who were infected with the epidemic in the house. His young son was beloved, and he had always been in good health, but he had some fever symptoms at night, and the medicine was sent back to cure the disease. It can be seen that there is indeed a good medicine that can cure diseases in the emperor's place, but why hasn't it been made public?
Fang Xuanling couldn't think about it, and there was no news from the prince for a long time. After hesitating for a moment, he called the door to walk: "Go and invite General Qin to come, just say that I have something important to discuss!" ”
When the man obeyed the order and left, Fang Xuanling regretted it a little. If Qin Qiong didn't know, if he really knew the truth...... Uncle Bao is honest and loyal, if His Majesty and Niangniang have instructions, Uncle Bao will never confide in half a point, and it is in vain to embarrass old friends when he asks. I still devise more other strategies to stabilize the situation. The matter of pharmaceuticals should be handed over to the imperial doctor and Zhen Taichang.
At the same time as Fang Xuanling had a headache, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince was also in trouble outside the Lizheng Palace. Or it should not be called a trouble, but an unexpected obstruction by some His Royal Highness the Crown Prince.
"How can this be true? Lone is the prince! It's the son of the queen mother! How dare you minions stop me from seeing my mother! What is the intention!? ”
Although in the face of the angry prince, the female officials who dissuaded her were inevitably weak, but the emperor's death order was something she did not dare to disobey. After all, the Xuanjia Iron Guard on duty behind him was not the guards stationed in the palace in the past. I'm afraid that even if she is soft on the prince, these soldiers who hide their faces behind the iron mask will not make way for the prince.
"His Royal Highness the Crown Prince should go back, the emperor issued an edict before leaving, and no one is allowed to enter the Lizheng Hall to disturb Niangniang's recuperation without the permission of General Qin. Even if Your Highness kills the slave and maid, it is useless. The female officer knelt on the ground and bowed her head to confess, but her voice was neither humble nor arrogant. Not only His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, His Royal Highness the King of Wei and His Royal Highness the King of Jin and Princess Xiangcheng, Princess Changle came to greet him early in the morning, but they were all blocked. ”
"What?!" Li Chengqian was furious, and he was more puzzled, what happened to the queen mother? Why didn't my father even allow them to visit?
"Brother, don't embarrass them here." Li Tai, the king of Wei, suddenly walked out of the forest garden on the side and stopped the unyielding prince.
Li Chengqian turned around to look, but saw Li Zhi standing behind Li Tai, Princess Xiangcheng and her sister Changle standing in front of a flower pavilion in the distance, looking this way. Thinking that his rude appearance was seen by several younger brothers and sisters, Li Chengqian's face couldn't help but flush slightly, a little embarrassed. "How did Zhi'er's younger brother come out, now that this wind and evil have not gone, Zhi'er should still pay careful attention."
Li Zhi obediently saluted the prince. Li Tai smiled when he heard this, unimpressed. Continuing what he said just now, he said: "My father was worried that my mother would be disturbed by mundane things again and would not be able to recuperate with peace of mind, so he specially asked General Qin to transfer a team of Xuanjia Iron Guards. No one is allowed to enter or leave except for the imperial doctor's diagnosis and treatment. ”
Li Chengqian frowned and glanced at the guards guarding the door, snorted and didn't say much. How could he not know the Xuanjia Iron Cavalry and insist on breaking through, just to confirm the attitude of these iron guards and his father. Now that Li Tai said that he broke his father's edict, he just stepped down, but he was seen by his younger brothers and sisters, and he was somewhat embarrassed.
"Why are you here?" Li Chengqian saw Xiangcheng coming over with Changle and asked casually.
Li Tai put away the smile on his face, bowed his hand to the sky solemnly, and said loudly: "The queen mother is seriously ill, and it is unfilial that her children cannot serve the decoction in front of the bed. How can you still stay in the dormitory? The younger brother was so worried that he could not swallow it, so he could only pray for his mother outside the hall, praying for Sanqing to bless his mother for a speedy recovery. ”
Li Tai said that he was compassionate and compassionate, and filial piety touched the sky, and everyone who heard it cast a praising gaze on him. Li Chengqian nodded disapprovingly, and he didn't know whether he agreed or had other intentions, so he just heard him say: "The wind evil has not gone, and the autumn wind is sorrowful." You have always been in good health, and it is okay to pray and pray here. But the child is young, and Changle was still sick yesterday, how can he be here? If he fell ill again, wouldn't it make his father and mother even more worried. As an elder brother, you don't know how to be considerate and persuasive, why do you still let them mess around here! ”
Princess Xiangcheng was frightened when she heard this, and hurriedly leaned over to plead guilty. Although the crown prince was talking about King Wei, the person present was her eldest. This lesson is very serious. Changle was anxious and was about to open his mouth to defend Princess Xiangcheng. But I heard Li Tai speak: "Zhi'er didn't get infected with the wind evil yesterday, and I don't see anything today." Speaking of which, the younger brother and Zhi'er should also bow to His Royal Highness the Prince. If it weren't for my brother's profit that day, this wind would be violent, and Zhi'er and I would not be able to guarantee that we would not be infected. ”
Li Chengqian frowned when he heard this, but he didn't answer Li Tai's words, and said casually: "Lone still has political affairs to do, you should go back early, the current chaos in the court, children should share the worries of the father and the queen mother." Then he turned around and wanted to leave.
Li Tai refused to let him go, stepped forward and said quickly: "The prince taught him a lesson. The younger brother regrets it now, if he hadn't been greedy for a cup that day, and drank less, maybe he could save the lives of all his brothers and sisters yesterday, and the queen mother would not have been sick from hard work and couldn't be a director. Is it true that the prince said? When my brother thought about it, he felt guilty and felt sorry for his mother! ”
Li Chengqian suddenly paused and looked back, glaring at Li Tai with sharp eyes. Li Tai was not to be outdone, and in the midst of a stalemate, a eunuch came to report, and the right servant shot to ask His Royal Highness the Crown Prince to return to the court, and there was something to do. Li Chengqian's eyes narrowed slightly, retracted his gaze, and said indifferently: "What you have done, what's the use of regretting it, can you still spit out that medicinal wine again?" If you can keep your child healthy, it is not a greedy appetite! With that, he stopped and left with his attendants.
Li Tai snorted disdainfully, took Li Zhi's hand, said hello to Princess Xiangcheng, and left.
Princess Xiangcheng listened to the conversation between King Wei and the crown prince, and she already had a guess in her heart. The medicinal wine in the gourd before was originally taken for six or seven days in the amount of the eldest grandson queen. Unexpectedly, it was only three days to drink it, and later it was rumored that the prince had drunk it secretly, which made His Majesty angry. Now it seems that the prince is not the only one who is greedy. Thinking of this section, Princess Xiangcheng let out a long sigh with complicated meaning. When he looked up and saw Changle standing in place, he looked a little confused, and couldn't help but take Changle's hand with pity, and whispered a few words of comfort.
"By the way, there have been different opinions these days, so does Li Luoyun really live in the palace now?"
Changle was stunned when he heard this, and thought for a long time before he realized who Princess Xiangcheng was talking about. "Sister is talking about the boy in white who saved Lizhi?"
"You don't know yet? The things that happened in Beijing in the past few days basically revolved around that Li Luoyun, haven't you heard of it at all? "Princess Xiangcheng can be said to be the first royal child to contact Li Luoyun, and she has the care of medicine and wine, and she is also quite concerned about it later. originally thought that Changle would have some new information in the palace, but looking at Changle's ignorant appearance, he didn't know anything at all. Knowing that his younger sister, the eldest daughter of her father, is simple-minded, if she hadn't been weak since childhood, she should have married and had children carefree, and would have been prosperous and wealthy for a lifetime.
"Well, I just thought I might be able to ask him for some more medicine. Maybe he can cure the queen mother? ”
Changle's eyes lit up, and he said happily: "That's right! Why didn't Lizhi think of it! We can ask him for more, or...... Let's buy some with him! After speaking, Changle turned around and ran happily.
"Hey, Changle, slow down, don't run. Where are you going? Xiangcheng was afraid that something would happen to Changle again, so he hurriedly stepped forward to chase after him.
Changle looked back happily and said, "I want to go back to the dormitory, take out the gold beads that my father gave me, and go to exchange medicines with Gongzi Li!" ”
Xiangcheng cried and laughed and said: "You stupid girl, if you can buy it, how can your father do this and wait for him to give it away?" ”
"Huh?"
Seeing Changle's ignorant appearance, Xiangcheng was reluctant to tell her about the complicated twists and turns. just shook his head slightly, smiled and said, "That wine is a strange commodity to live in, and I don't know if your little gold bead is enough." I'll accompany you to get it, and ask the price of that Li Gongzi first. He doesn't necessarily give it to you right away. And there is no rush at this moment. Come, I'll take you by the hand and walk slowly. Don't go in a hurry, panting, and getting sick again. ”
"Oh." Changle obediently took Xiangcheng's hand, walked a few steps and couldn't help urging again: "Sister, Lizhi is fine." Let's go a little faster~"