On the sixteenth day of the first month of Jiaxu in the first year of Southern Chu Tongtai, King Yong traveled far away with his son, and summoned the ministers for a banquet according to the routine, and Zhewei attended the meeting, during the banquet, Huwei General Qin Qing privately asked to see him, and scolded Zhe with rumors, and Zhe persuaded him with courtesy, and retreated in shame -

"The History of Chu in the Southern Dynasties: The Biography of Jiang Suiyun"

I stretched comfortably, and I received news that the prince had taken the bait, so that I could put these troublesome things aside for the time being. In fact, today's Yongwang Mansion is busy to death, who let the prince will be on behalf of King Yong, according to the usual practice, His Royal Highness King Yongwang wants to summon a banquet ministers, I am not interested in this kind of thing, so I took a leave of absence with His Royal Highness, and was ready to take a good look at a few out-of-print ancient books sent to me by King Yong in the cold garden, His Royal Highness understands that I don't like the lively mood, because many princes and nobles will come to the banquet today, in this way, King Yong's outer mansion may be too messy, after all, many of them are qualified to walk around in the palace, as long as they are not close to a few forbidden places, Then it doesn't matter, in order to prevent someone from disturbing me, His Royal Highness specially sent someone to guard the door for me, and no one was allowed to trespass, in fact, His Royal Highness meant, I might as well go to the back house to hide, but under the melon field and plum, I didn't agree, anyway, there are people guarding outside the cold garden, what am I afraid of?

Xiao Shunzi knows my temper best, and when I come in the morning, I open the doors and windows, let out the turbidity from the night, and then light a furnace of incense, and I change into a loose robe, drinking the fragrant tea that Xiao Shunzi brewed for me, which is really fairy-like. After looking at it for a while, I inadvertently looked up and saw Xiao Shunzi holding a silver knife to carve a piece of white jade, which is a habit he has recently developed, since the last time I forced him to carve a wooden doll to Roulan, he suddenly likes to carve, nothing to carve with a knife, I once asked him why he suddenly likes these things, he said to me mysteriously, he found that this is a good way to practice, a while ago he always felt that martial arts seemed to have no entry, who knew in order to carve a good wooden man, It turned out that his moves were a little more smooth and natural, and now he found a new way to practice, although I don't understand what the relationship between the wood carver and martial arts is, but I still understand the truth of touching the bypass, looking at Xiao Shunzi from the stiff and messy to the smooth and continuous knife marks, I also feel that he seems to have made some progress, at least the things he carved now have come to life, so the surname Suo bought a bunch of ordinary jade pieces for him, let him carve and play. No, the book town on my bookcase was carved by him a few days ago.

Looking at him, I suddenly smiled and said, "Xiao Shunzi, although you like carving, you don't have to practice every day, today Your Highness is feasting, there is juggling music in front, you go and relax." ‘

Xiao Shunzi said lightly: "There are too many people outside today, I don't worry about you alone." ‘

I smiled and said, "You are too careful, this is the Yongwang Mansion, I am just a small subordinate, who will assassinate me?" Okay, go play, don't forget, you're only twenty years old, don't look like a little old man all day, then I'll be guilty. ‘

Xiao Shunzi glared at me, but after all, he was still young, and those jugglers were also very attractive to him, but he was always a little worried about me, so I smiled and said, "In this way, you call Hu Wei in and let him guard you here, so you can rest assured, right?" ‘

Xiao Shunzi looked at the teacup on the bookcase and said, "But someone has to serve the tea." ‘

I said helplessly: 'Xiao Shunzi, don't forget that I taught you to make tea, okay, go play, you are not allowed to follow me today, the lanterns will be put on for three days in a row, you protected me last night, today you go out by yourself for a good stroll, you are not allowed to be bored in the house all day long, and I don't go out, there will be no danger." ‘

Xiao Shunzi finally nodded and said, "Okay, I'll go out and call someone, Childe, you can read the book at ease, I will arrange it." ‘

I looked at his back and smiled with satisfaction, is it, a child who is just twenty years old, why is he so old, he should have fun, although when I was twenty years old, I had to take the top exam because this stinky boy stole my coil, but he didn't have to wronged himself.

After sending Xiao Shunzi away, I continued to indulge in the book, and when Hu Wei came in to see me, he saw that I did not respond, and he followed him for a while, until I sometimes forgot everything when I read the book, so he quietly withdrew without disturbing me. Little did I know at this moment that the closest thing I would get to death in my life was coming.

Qin Qing was dealing with the colleagues around him, while thinking about his thoughts, today he said that he came to the banquet instead of his father, but he didn't want to chat with those old foxes, so after hurriedly congratulating King Yong, he ran to the colorful shed outside, looking at the juggling that was being performed on the high platform, but he didn't look at it at all, his mind was full of the shadows of Princess Changle and Jiang Zhe.

When he asked the princess to elope, but was sternly refused, he was young and reckless at the time, he did not choose to speak, accusing the princess of forgetting her feelings and coveting the honor of the queen of Nanchu, the princess went away in tears, but still the arrogant back made him remorseful, but unfortunately he did not have the opportunity to say the word sorry, and then he was thrown into the barracks after his father's heavy responsibility, he killed this four-grade tiger general with a knife and a gun, but unfortunately he was not given the opportunity to fight in Nanchu, which he said hated, the princess came back, knowing this, he was both happy and sad, What he hopes most is to lead the army to break through Nanchu, and then kneel in front of the princess to plead guilty, but now there is no such opportunity.

After the princess came back, he begged his mother to enter the palace to convey his heart on his behalf, but it was a basin of cold water, and the princess had no affection for him. His heart ached like death, holding on to the last glimmer of hope, he participated in the martial arts, but he fought a draw with that little white face, although he knew that this did not mean that he was inferior to Xiahou Yuanfeng, but Qin Qing knew that he had completely lost the hope of reconciling with the princess, and after the competition, he was imprisoned in the ancestral hall by his father and punished by kneeling, it was because of the dispute between himself and the minister of Nanchu, Qin Qing hated Nanchu deeply, and under his anger, even the people of Nanchu hated him. What is it to sarcastically say a few words to him, but his father actually took the heavy responsibility of the family law, and now Qin Qing still remembers the situation when his father reprimanded him with a green face.

'Brute, I don't blame you for being foolish in the past, and I don't blame you for being angry for no reason, but you actually insulted the Magi in public, if you go on like this, what future does my Qin family have, do you know what a big mistake this is. Jiang Zhe is not a mediocre person, he is the counselor of the Prince of De, Nanchu took Shuzhong lightly, he sang a long song, sent the surname of the king of Shu, he a seal, so that I Dayong people with lofty ideals are shocked, this person is a national scholar, you actually humiliated him because he is a minister, do you know that if this person is a little narrow-minded, your surname will be sent to his hands in the future. ‘

Although he was not convinced, he still had to bow his head and admit his mistake to his angry father, and it was not until yesterday that his father let himself out, sighing and saying: "Little minion, Ming said that King Yong summoned a banquet, you went to congratulate the prince on his arrival on me, remember, you must find an opportunity to see Jiang Sima and make amends to him, if this person hates you, I am afraid it will be a big disaster after all, I have inquired, His Royal Highness King Yong regards this person as a confidant, even His Royal Highness King Qi is also very important to him, and the two Highnesses are not mediocre people, it can be seen that this person is powerful, If you fail to ask for his forgiveness, your brothers and sisters will be burdened by you in the future. ‘

So he came to the Yongwang Mansion full of resentment, and he wanted to admit his mistake indiscriminately, but just now, he learned a news that almost made him dizzy. Princess Changle actually had an affair with that incorruptible and shameless minister.

Learned the news is a coincidence, after seeing King Yong, he congratulated his father on behalf of his father, although he was awkward, but he still proposed to apologize to Jiang Zhe, King Yong readily agreed, but said that Jiang Sima has always been frail, I am afraid that I will have to wait until the time to see the guest, let me go to relax first, I have no choice but to agree, while slandering the useless scholar while enjoying the scenery in the Yongwang Mansion, but not long away, I found that two eunuchs whispered behind a pine forest, I didn't plan to eavesdrop, But I overheard a sentence that made me stunned immediately.

But a eunuch proudly preached to his companions, saying that when Princess Changle arrived at the palace, she met Jiang Sima in private, but it turned out that the two had a personal relationship in Nanchu, if he hadn't been ordered to serve Jiang Sima, I'm afraid he wouldn't know such a big thing? is still boasting that Jiang Sima gave him a thousand taels of silver, and said that if he is willing to keep his mouth shut, he will become a colt in the future, and ask this eunuch to be the chief manager.

Qin Qing was so angry when he heard this, he came to his senses after a while, and when he wanted to inquire, the two eunuchs were no longer there. Qin Qing stayed there, thinking about it, if the princess married Wei Ying or Xiahou Yuanfeng, although she was sad, she was also convinced, if the princess really had a personal affair with that weak scholar, she would never be reconciled, think about it, the princess has been virtuous and gentle since she was a child, she must be the one who seduced the princess, if it weren't for King Yong's words first, I was afraid that he would run to ask Jiang Zhe, so in the next time, whether it was watching juggling or doing something else, Qin Qing was absent-minded, and when it came time, Qin Qing saw that those middle- and lower-level officials had basically arrived, so he found a guard to lead the way to see Jiang Zhe, and those guards had already been instructed by King Yong, so he took Qin Qing to the cold garden.

Although Qin Qing is full of anger, but after all, he is a general, and he is also curious along the way, since this Jiang Zhe is the Sima of Tiance Shuaifu, and Changshi Shiyu is going to Youzhou to assist the prince, then this person in Yongwangfu is a figure above 10,000 people under one person, but this is getting more and more deserted, as if it is an extremely remote guest house. Involuntarily, Qin Qing asked the guard who led the way, "Why does Jiang Sima live in such a remote place?" ‘

The guard smiled and said, "General Qin doesn't know, Jiang Sima likes to be clean, so he specially chose the cold garden to live in, there is nothing to do, and even the garden gate rarely goes out?" ‘

Since Qin Qing had suspicion in his heart, he couldn't help but think wildly, this person lived in a remote place, could it be that he wanted to have a private meeting with the princess?

When he arrived at the Cold Garden, Qin Qing found that this place was really heavily guarded, and there were more than a dozen guards in front of him, leading his guards to explain the situation to the guards in front of the door, and after the guards entered, they came out after a while and said, "Sima has invited General Qin." ‘

Qin Qing walked into the cold garden, but saw that it was really quiet and cold, it seems that this Jiang Zhe really likes to be clean, he saw Hu Wei standing outside a Yaxuan door at a glance, Hu Wei is a close subordinate of King Yong, Qin Qing is very clear, it seems that King Yong really attaches great importance to Jiang Zhe, maybe Jiang Zhe and the princess have the support of King Yong, Qin Qing's anger in his heart is even hotter.

I was reading a book, and suddenly Hu Wei came in to report that General Qin Qing and Qin came to ask for a meeting, I was stunned, this person was rude to me in public, what are you doing to see me today? I wanted to see it, and I remembered that if it wasn't an important matter, why would King Yong arrange for him to come over to see me, so I had to put down the book and didn't bother to change clothes, anyway, it wasn't a business, just for a while, I couldn't make trouble.

After a while, Qin Qing walked in, and as soon as he came in, he looked at me in a daze, I felt strange in my heart, waved his hand to let Hu Wei out, and asked: "What is the important matter for the general to come here, please forgive the official for dressing casually, he is used to being casual in the living room, the general may take a seat." ‘

Qin Qing sat down silently, looking at the young man opposite, dressed in a loose and comfortable green robe, his long hair was not tied up, but he just pulled it with a hairpin, his expression was leisurely and calm, Qin Qing had a strong feeling, this young man in front of him was not a worldly person at all, did he really have a personal relationship with the princess? Qin Qing thought to herself.

I saw that this handsome general had been silent, and I couldn't help but feel a little bored, so I said coldly: 'What is the matter with the general, if there is nothing to do, please forgive Zhe for being weak and inconvenient to sit for a long time. After speaking, I picked up the tea bowl and tasted this superb Mengshan tea, which is the best in the tribute, even His Royal Highness King Yongwang is only a few taels, half of it is given to me, it is my favorite, and I will make a cup only in such a leisurely way. Who knew that I had just taken a sip, and I heard Qin Qing say coldly: "Are you really having an affair with Princess Changle?" ‘

'Poof. All the tea in my mouth squirted out, I looked at Qin Qing in a daze, and asked with a stammer, "General Qin, what did you say?" ‘

Qin Qing looked at me coldly and said, "I asked you if you have an affair with Princess Changle. ‘

I subconsciously played to my strengths, yes, Hu Wei is far away, I shouldn't hear it, why is there such a problem? I looked at Qin Qing and asked, "General Qin, with all due respect, what do you have to do with the princess?" ‘

When Qin Qing heard this, his face turned red, and he said, "No? ‘

I felt that the cold hairs on my body were all growing, and I knew that this person had a murderous intention, but after thinking about it, I couldn't let Hu Wei in, if this kind of rumor spread, I was afraid that King Yong would not be able to protect me. I said calmly: "Since the general and the princess have nothing to do with each other, it is a bit inappropriate to ask the princess about her private affairs, but since the general has asked, if I don't answer, it will inevitably seem a little weak-hearted, but this matter can not be repeated, and I hope the general will use his brain more before asking." ‘

I looked at Qin Qing's face and felt that there was still room for it, so I continued: "Zheben is a subordinate of Southern Chu, and it is understandable that the general despises me, but the only benefit of Zhe Ping's life is to clean himself and love himself, except for his deceased wife, he has never had an affair with another woman. If the general reprimands Jiang Zhe for bending his knees and surrendering, Zhe has to listen to it no matter how angry he is, only such foul language, although it is a cloud of smoke to me, but I can't allow you to talk nonsense. ‘

Qin Qing's face changed again and again, and he said coldly: "Do you dare to swear? ‘

I smiled disdainfully, and said lightly: "General, Jiang Zhe is here, he can be to the gods of the sky, and he can be to Li Min, and I swear that I will not do this kind of thing, but I might as well say bluntly, Zhe and the princess have only met and talked twice, once in Nanchu, I was ordered to meet, and once in the Qianqian Dynasty, I met in the Yongwang Mansion, the princess is a golden branch and jade leaf, and she was once the queen of Southern Chu, and she has the distinction between monarchs and ministers, if General Qin regards this as a private affair, then there will be no innocent people in the world." ‘

Qin Qing calmed down, he could hear that although my words were harsh, there was no lie, thinking that he had heard the rumors and came to ask, he touched his head and broke his blood, how could he apologize to Jiang Zhe according to his father's orders, so he had to hug his fists and said: "It's me who is wrong, this is what I heard from the two eunuchs in the palace, please forgive me." ‘

I felt a chill in my heart, and immediately raised my voice: 'Hu Wei. ‘

Hu Wei immediately pushed the door in, and I said coldly: "Someone is talking nonsense and angered General Qin, you immediately go and bring them to me, General Qin, what do these two people look like, and where did they meet." ‘

Qin Qing originally wanted not to say it, but when he saw the coldness in Jiang Zhe's eyes, he felt a pang in his heart, so he said the age and appearance of the two of them. Hu Wei thought for a moment and said, "My lord, these two people's subordinates know that they are father-in-law sent by the palace. Excuse me, sir, are you bringing people here? ‘

I thought for a moment and said, 'Today, Your Highness will hold a banquet, don't alarm the guests, you have arrested the two of them, put them in custody, and waited for Your Highness to dispose of them.' ‘

After Hu Wei left, I looked at Qin Qing and said lightly: "General Qin, listen to my advice, the reason why Ling Zun has been honored so far is not by being overpowered, I heard that General Fuyuan is a man of taciturn, and he must do what he says in his life, and he must do what he does, and the most admirable thing is that the general is fair and decisive, if there is no offense, even the pawn is not contemptuous, if there is a offense, even the royal family will not be accommodating, the general can think about these behaviors since the son, but there is something worth boasting about, if I am shallow and deep, I can't bear to see the general's descendants wither." ‘

Qin Qing should have been angry, but he felt that what Jiang Zhe said was similar to what his father often said, and he didn't dare to argue, remembering that he had been dizzy with anger and jealousy for many years, and the more he thought about it, the more ashamed he became. He was originally a descendant of the Jiangmen, and was taught by his strict father, although he was confused for a while, but after all, he was not a heavenly surname, thinking about it, he actually felt that his heart was empty, and he bowed respectfully and said: "Thank you Mr. for your teachings, Qing Xiang said that I offended Mr., please forgive me." ‘

I was shocked, I didn't expect this man to know so much and can change, so I couldn't help but pick him up and said, 'The general is so gifted that the lower officials can't afford it, and if there is any offense, please forgive the general.' ‘

Qin Qing said calmly: "Sir, originally Qin Qing wanted to listen to Mr. more's teachings, but he was just ordered to come to congratulate, and the banquet was about to start, Qing had to go out to congratulate His Royal Highness King Yong, and said that if there is a chance in the future, please also ask Mr. to give advice." ‘

I couldn't help but be overjoyed, so I personally sent him out of the cold garden. After seeing him walk away, he suddenly heard someone scolding: 'Anyone trespasses in the cold garden, and he is not tied up.' ‘

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