Chapter 16 Removing the Hidden Knife 1
As soon as the south wind blows, the red sandalwood inlaid white jade poems and palaces in the palace garden are lit up one after another, and there are several lines. The grass and tree pavilions seem to have suddenly lost their silhouette in this overlapping and flickering light, and the faces of the people in the garden are even stranger. Jiang Jiu'er still remembers that when he left the house at noon, a Danyang flower was hanging high in the air, and the pomegranate flowers in front of the door were like fire. Once out and again, the Rong Mansion has become a hell.
The hateful opponent's attack is that he has "always behad" misbehaved, and this time he "may" be planted.
It's just that even Jiang Jiu'er himself can't deny the words "misbehavior".
At the beginning of this year, the down-and-out Jiang Jiu'er was drunk in the tavern, and found that the silver on hand was not enough, so he moved to steal. He was unlucky. As soon as the claws were released, they were caught, and the other party turned out to be a foolish kid. The man greeted Xiao Er, and the two of them beat Jiang Jiu'er together, almost chopping off their palms.
In February, he disguised himself as a fortune teller and told people fortune tellers on the streets, saying flattering things to deceive people out of money. One of the patrons returned home happily after Jiang Jiu'er's auspicious words, bragged to relatives and friends, and did not expect to die the next day. The family came to question in a rage, Jiang Jiu'er looked at the wind and said that it was wrong, threw off the cloth flag and fled in a hurry.
In March, when the time came, I don't know where to get "Xiao Shitu", the crow flew into the palace of King Xin, and turned into a golden phoenix. The first thing Dezhi did after that was to go back to the tavern where he was beaten, threw ten times the amount of money he owed in front of the boss, and ordered Xiao Er to hand it over. The boss saw that the other party was rich and wealthy, and brought thugs again, but he didn't dare to disobey. Seeing Xiao Er trembling and being taken away, he was already a half-crippled with a crooked mouth and a slanted nose when he came back.
At the end of March, when he got into an argument with a mulberry vendor in a market, he became angry and beat him up in the street until his nose and face were swollen, and he walked away.
In April, he went back and forth with the people's daughter Xiaoyun, and he abandoned the chaos at the beginning. Xiao Yun hanged herself in humiliation, and was finally saved by her family. Under the pressure of her father, Xiao Yun confided in her private affair with Jiang Jiu'er. However, before he had time to ask for an explanation, Jiang Jiu'er went in person after hearing the news and ended the matter with a pension and a set of rhetoric.
In May, he wandered into the gambling house and secretly pawned the property of the palace.
And also......
And also.........
To tell the truth, although Jiang Jiu'er didn't pay attention to it at all, he was shaken off one by one by Zi'an's mouth at this time, as if he was hidden on the side at that time and witnessed everything that happened. Jiang Jiu'er stared at him in disgust, and also at the long oblique black shadow that he had cast on the ground. Why the hell am I blind and don't recognize the face of this treacherous villain?
And when Tong Qi also gambled on the heavens and participated in the crusade against himself, Jiang Jiu'er understood that he was gone. In the hot and smoky wind, his knees slowly knocked to the ground, and he lowered his head and prayed for mercy: The villain was confused for a while, and he did so many ridiculous things, and asked His Highness to surrender his crimes. The villain must change his mind and reform, so as to live up to His Highness's grace. ”
Situ Xi stood still and did not move an inch, his clothes swept in the wind. Look at this, look at that, and sweep around the three of them with a hint of ridicule in their anger, as if they had long expected this day to come. After a long time, he said coldly: "Jiang Jiu'er, Zi'an, and Tong Qi are arrogant and arrogant, behaving nonsense, and dumping each other, which is intolerable for this king. Dismissed from the government on the same day, never hired. ”
The three of them were shocked when they heard this, and they all wanted to defend themselves, but they saw Situ Xi waving his hand and said, "You usually steal chickens and dogs, do you really think I don't know anything about it?" Originally, I just didn't want to worry about it. Now it seems that I was wrong. Thinking that you are also a servant, go back and forth. ”
Wave your hand so lightly, just like you did that day. After all, his fate cannot escape the lack of a fixed place, the ups and downs of the waves, and the wanton summoning and expulsion of others. But...... The corners of Jiang Jiu'er's mouth twitched slightly, and a secret smile floated.
In the flickering lights, King Xin's face was as cold as ice, and his words could not be ignored. In the end, the three of them staggered out of the palace one after another, covered in twilight. When passing Ji Linghuang, Zi'an and Tong Qi respectively threw one last glance at him, hoping that he would still be able to stand up. But this time, he only saw Ji Linghuang giving himself a sinister expression - expressionless.
Seeing the three of them go away, Situ Xi sighed, turned around and asked Ji Linghuang, "Do you think it's good to deal with it like this?" ”
"These three men are cunning and treacherous, and if they stay in the house, they will bring trouble to the future. His Highness dismissed these three people in one fell swoop today, which is really a wise move. And...... His Royal Highness is kind-hearted and does not punish them much. If you really look into it carefully, I am afraid that these people will be sent to Fu Yin for trial. ”
"What, you mean I'm not doing enough?"
Ji Linghuang said: "The other two are just that." It's just this Jiang Jiu'er...... A warlock, who is not evil, just let him go, but it is really cheap for him. I just hope that he will not become more serious in the future. ”
A trace of displeasure flashed on Situ Xi's face: "How can I say that these people were also personally summoned by me, and I wanted to be sent to prison by myself." Am I really that wrong? ”
Ji Linghuang was stunned for a moment, and said for a long time: "Your Highness has to be forgiving and forgiving, but I am speechless." ”
Situ Xi let out a "hmm" and sighed again: "Actually, it's not them who make me angry the most...... Those things that I did in private. But at a critical juncture, several people bit each other like this, which is really ...... Disgusting. ”
Everyone has a heart for self-preservation. There is a balance between losses and profits, and there are those who die for their fame, and those who benefit others and harm themselves...... So, you can't blame them for where they went. Ji Linghuang thought so, but was silent.
The news that Situ Xi sent Jiang Jiu'er and the others away soon spread to Yingxian and Situ Su. When practicing the sword, Yingxian asked Ji Linghuang and said, "What method did you use to get His Highness to expel these three people?" ”
"It's just a combination of the two and the horizontal. It is also because Jiang Jiu'er and the three of them have ghosts and are short-sighted, so they will be broken as soon as they are stabbed. What can I do if they are in a ball the whole time? ”
Break its vertical and vertical, and apply it horizontally. Yingxian said silently. I added another sentence in my heart: give profit to fear.
On the other hand, Situ Su took advantage of no one to say to Yingxian: "The emperor's brother has finally woken up this time. I have heard that these people are acting willfully and recklessly outside, and have attracted many resentments to the palace of the king. ”
Yingxian said: "Yes." Listening to Master Ji, these people are also profligate in the house, and the other subordinates are also complaining. ”
Situ Su said: "This incident has given me some inspiration. I'm wondering, aren't there too many people in the princess's mansion? Not to mention that food and clothing are a lot of expenses, ask yourself, do you really need so many people to serve? It's not as good as ......."
"What do you mean, princess?"
"It's better to go to luxury and simplicity, reduce some of the redundant maids and eunuchs in the house, and leave the most useful ones."
Situ Su did what he said, and the next day he summoned all the subordinates in the palace and announced the decision on the grounds of redundancy. The maids only left Lan Xiang, Hui Yi, Xin Ting, Zhu Yu, Cai Hong, and Qing Yan, and dismissed the inferior maids together, and the eight internal eunuchs left Xiao Ningzi, Xiao Yinzi, Xiao Guizi and Xiao Xuanzi. The guards were also reduced by two. Situ Su gave everyone a large amount of settling-in money, and those who went there did not complain.
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June is the hottest time of the year. The red sun hangs in the white sky, like a round of umbrellas, sending a ** hot air to the earth, steaming people and animals drowsy. The leaves of the trees in the house are also wilting and curling. Only the lotus leaves in the pond of Yunyin Garden, turning into green waves with the wind under this fiery sun, looming a few lotus arrows dipped in rouge, enjoying themselves and full of vitality.
After a long day, Situ Su went back to the palace. When he returned, he brought Yingxue's gift to Yingxian. This time, it's a half-moon-shaped plum pattern painted rhino horn comb. Yingxian immediately realized: It turns out that my sister is looking for me to enter the palace again.
On the fifteenth day of June, the sun was like gold, the wisps of clouds stuck to the air, and the wind blew the hot and dry air to make people feel uneasy. Yingxian went out of the princess's mansion, went north, entered the Guangyun Gate, and came to Jingyangzhai with ease. was about to go to Yingxian's boudoir, but was stopped by Wanyun, saying that Yingxue and the princess were talking in the bedroom, and they could go directly to the princess's bedroom. Yingxian couldn't stop her heart beating wildly when she heard this, and asked, "Princess Yuanxi is in Jingyangzhai?" ”
Wanyun smiled: "That's what I said." Her Royal Highness the princess is the lord of Jingyangzhai and is here every day. ”
Yingxian followed behind Wanyun uneasily, following in unison. To the south, a gravel path leads to a small garden. The garden is full of trees, thick shade, and it is hot in midsummer. In the shade of trees, a curved promenade emerges. Entering around the corridor is to see a fine house, fog pavilion cloud window, decoration elegant. Yingxian ascended to the attic. The carved windows on both sides are opened, and the long wind strands penetrate in. Yingxian heard the sound of his clothes falling to the ground, and his mood became more and more nervous, and cold sweat oozed from his palms.
Finally walked to the princess's boudoir. Wanyun gave instructions and left on his own. Ying Xian bent his fingers and knocked on the door.
"Who?" It's my sister's voice.
"It's me, Yingxian. I'm coming. ”
"Come in."
Yingxian pushed the door open, and what jumped into view was a luxurious bedroom and a girl in a brocade dress sitting at the table.
She looked timidly, and the girl in the brocade dress looked straight at her. Ying Xian chuckled softly.
The long hair that is as light as black paint can be seen, and the skin is like fragrant snow. There are two star-like eyes embedded in the goose egg face, and the eyelashes are thick and slightly curled, and the brilliance is reflected left and right. Hengcui is in the sideburns, and Qiong's nose is straight, which is rare for women. The sun is delicate, the spring waves are melting, and everyone who sees it is full of excitement - this is a beautiful face. Except, except for the scar the size of a copper coin on the left side of his face.
It must have been the marks left by a burn wound many years ago. The skin that cannot be healed is like a wrinkled silk, and the blue blood vessels behind the skin are faintly visible. Such a striking presence on this beautiful face seems to indict the cruelty and absurdity of the Creator.
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