The Great Zhou Dynasty, the twenty-seventh year of Zhenwu, the emperor's birthday.

In the magnificent and solemn palace, the lanterns are colorful, the crowd is crowded, the sound of the orchestra silk and bamboo is endless, the scene of singing and dancing is vivid, the envoys from all sides enter with generous gifts, the officials from all over the world congratulate the Son of Heaven on the blessings, the emperor's birthday, comparable to the National Day.

In the splendid hall, the delicacies are fragrant, delicious and delicious, the Manchu Dynasty civil and military are lined up in two compartments, the Wendong and Wuxi are seated in the main and secondary, and all kinds of maids and eunuchs stand behind them respectfully, ready to be on call at any time.

On the nine-step platform, Emperor Chu Yuanmin was wearing a dragon robe, with a majestic posture, and he was also full of joy when he was infected by the atmosphere at this moment, smiling, and looking at the scene of the courtiers living in harmony with satisfaction.

"I heard that the border pass won another battle, which made those Hulu Tartars frightened, and the general should make a lot of contributions." At the front of the court, an old man with white hair, a ruddy face, and a majestic demeanor smiled slightly at the middle-aged marshal in military uniform in front of him.

"Where does the Taishi say, I, Guan Xu, defend the border of the country, I want to protect the peace of the country and the people, how dare I claim to be high-minded." The middle-aged marshal's face was flushed, and he seemed to be drunk.

"Hahaha" The two looked at each other, raised their glasses, and laughed at the same time.

The words of these two people are full of words, implying deep meanings but not showing them outside, which shows that they are both deep people in the city, and at the same time, the two are located in the first row of the court, and their identities are even better.

The old man is the head of the civil official, when the imperial master Pang Wen, but also the grandfather of the prince of the Zhou Dynasty, this person is wise and cunning, known as the "smiling judge", talking and laughing can make the enemy's family ruined. And the middle-aged marshal opposite him is the leader of the military attaché, Guan Xu, the Marquis of Wujiang of the Great Zhou Dynasty, the brother of Concubine Shuniang, because this person is good at using poison to control the enemy in the art of war, so he is nicknamed "Iron Cloth Army Demon".

"Both of you are the pillars of my Great Zhou, and I am glad that Great Zhou has you." His Majesty the Emperor heard the conversation between the two and couldn't help but quip.

"Your Majesty praises falsely, even if the old minister is tired of the case, it is difficult to repay the kindness of the court and the affection of Your Majesty." Master Pang stood up tremblingly, raised his wine to salute the Son of Heaven, his attitude was sincere and sincere, and his words were heartfelt.

"The words of the Taishi are like the evening drum and morning bell, it is a model for my generation, Guan Xu is not talented, even if the horse leather is shrouded, he will never let Hu Lu cross the border of my Great Zhou by half a step!" Guan Xu stood up at the same time and raised his glass to toast.

"Good! I have two virtuous ministers and good generals in my Great Zhou, why worry that the country is not prosperous and the people are not strong! Chu Yuanmin stood up from the dragon chair and said loudly to the ministers below: "Today is my birthday, I am very happy to celebrate with you, let us drink this glass of wine together, and wish the Great Zhou country peace and prosperity!" ”

"I wish the Great Zhou country peace and prosperity!"

The loud response of all the courtiers sounded in the court, and the sound really shook Kyushu, which moved the eyes of all the envoys of Fanbang present.

"Your Majesty, something is wrong!" Just when everyone was still immersed in the impassioned oath atmosphere just now, a little eunuch broke in in a panic and prostrated in front of Chu Yuanmin.

"Well, what happened? So reckless! Chu Yuanmin was a little displeased, in front of the Manchu Dynasty civil and military, Fanbang Waiyi was so out of shape, this little eunuch didn't know how to count etiquette! When he turns around, he must have his master reflect on it.

"Your Majesty, it's the Third Highness, the Third Highness, and he" The little eunuch saw that the Son of Heaven was angry, and he opened his mouth in fright, and his tongue rolled when he spoke.

"What! Wind? What's wrong with him! Chu Yuanmin took a few steps forward and lifted the little eunuch up, and asked sharply, he loves his son the most on weekdays, could it be that something happened to Feng'er?

Chu Yuanmin's affectionate actions fell in the eyes of the eldest prince Chu Rencheng in the crowd, but it was extremely dazzling, the corners of Chu Rencheng's mouth curved a cruel arc, and he secretly sneered in his heart: Old thing, I know your precious son all day long, and I must have reserved a place for him if I haven't established a prince for so many years, but tonight, your precious son will give you a special birthday gift!

Chu Rencheng quietly glanced at Taishi Pang in front of him, and when he saw that he looked like an old god was there, he was even more proud in his heart, thinking that his grandfather had already arranged everything.

"The Third Highness, the Third Highness, is in the Qingyue Palace, he" The power of the emperor is not something that a little eunuch can bear, and the Son of Heaven was furious, and he was so frightened that he was incoherent.

"Qingyue Palace? Come! Swing! Chu Yuanmin threw the little eunuch aside, shouted loudly, and walked quickly towards the outside of the hall, and the civil and military officials behind him followed closely one after another, all of them with panicked faces, for fear of harming the pond fish.

"Qingyue Palace? Isn't that the residence of the little sister, could it be that something happened to the little sister? Guan Xu frowned, he entered Beijing to celebrate the emperor's birthday this time, but he couldn't resist his daughter's soft grinding and hard bubbles, and finally brought her with him, at the moment she was at her aunt's, could it be that she had caused a big disaster?

The soft call of the adjutant of the "marshal" pulled Guan Xu back to reality, and when he found that the entire court was empty, he couldn't help but smile awkwardly, and said, "Let's go, let's go up and have a look." ”

Guan Xu slapped his forehead weakly, this baby daughter of his is arrogant and willful on weekdays, just don't cause any big trouble.

Qingyue Palace, located in the south of the entire palace, is the residence of Guan Wan'er, the lady concubine Niangniang is always a simple house, almost no one to deal with, in the hearts of everyone, the lady concubine Niangniang has always been silent, rarely smiling, is a withdrawn cold beauty.

At this moment, the lady concubine Niangniang's face was cold, her forehead was bruised, and she looked at the naked ** young man in front of her angrily, when it was the cold winter wax moon, the north wind was howling, the young man was shivering from the cold, his lips were blue, and he was almost unconscious curled up on the cold stone slab.

"Bold! Who would dare to do this to my son! An angry roar came from a distance, and before the messenger could inform the emperor that the emperor was coming, Chu Yuanmin saw this scene from a distance and suddenly became furious in his heart.

A few little eunuchs hurriedly ran a few steps, picked up the frozen young man, and hurriedly retreated, and the lady concubine on the side did not stop her, but just glared coldly.

"Lady! Give me an explanation! Seeing that Concubine Shu didn't salute herself, and her face was full of anger, and there was a murderous intent in her eyes, Chu Huaimin was even more angry in his heart, if I don't give me a sufficient reason today, I will not tolerate it!

"Confess! Then Your Majesty, can you give me an explanation for the Guan family! Concubine Niangniang suddenly stood up, walked in front of Chu Yuanmin in a few steps, and snorted sarcastically.

"Bold!" Chu Yuanmin was taken aback, on weekdays, this woman has an easy-going personality and never competes for favor, and she has always been docile and virtuous, how could she be so excited today.

"Little sister, you're crazy!" Guan Xu was even more shocked when he saw this, although his sister is cold and indifferent on weekdays, but her temperament has always been strong, in order to force her father to withdraw from the marriage, she did everything she could, if it weren't for her father's death to force each other, I am afraid that today's concubine is just a cold corpse.

"Big brother, Xuan'er, she" Seeing that her brother was also present, Concubine Shu walked over a few steps and lay on his chest to hide her face and cry.

"Xuan'er? What's wrong with Xuan'er! When Guan Xu suddenly heard this, a trace of panic flashed in his heart, and his tone was no longer as calm as before, so that his sister could be so out of shape, could something happen to Xuan'er?

"Can anyone tell me what's going on!" Chu Yuanmin's brows furrowed, he had a faint bad premonition, he originally planned to use his birthday to announce the selection of the prince to the world, but he didn't expect something to happen halfway, is this really a coincidence?

"Your Majesty, Your Royal Highness suddenly went crazy and insulted Miss Guan." In the crowd, a young man in white took a few steps forward, knelt on the ground and whispered respectfully.

"What did you say!" Without waiting for the emperor to speak, Guan Xu pushed his sister away and walked to the white-clothed young man and shouted angrily.

"His Royal Highness suddenly went crazy and forcibly insulted Miss Guan." The young man in white raised his head, looked at Guan Xu's hideous expression, and said word by word.

"Ahh Guan Xu had a "buzz" in his mind, walked in front of Chu Yuanmin in a few steps, knelt heavily on the ground, and said with a sad face: "Your Majesty wants to be the master of Weichen!" Today, His Majesty's birthday, His Royal Highness the Third Prince is here to defile the little girl, where is the etiquette in the palace! Where is the majesty of Your Majesty! I have been a general for three generations of the Guan family, and I have no regrets about guarding the border, and when such a reverse happened today, Guan Xu dared to ask His Majesty for an explanation! ”

"The old minister implores Your Majesty to be cautious, as the saying goes, the Son of Heaven is guilty of the same crime as the common people, if such evil deeds are allowed, will it not make the loyal ministers and good generals chill, and make the hearts of the people of the world feel painful, if so, what is the use of etiquette! Where is the statute? In the crowd, Master Pang staggered in front of Chu Yuanmin and gave a deep salute.

Chu Yuanmin saw that the two important ministers of civil and military affairs were standing in front of him at the same time, and what he said was the same, that is, to severely punish the three princes, and he couldn't help but "chuckle" in his heart. Pingsuri, these two have always been at odds, and the court is also divided into courts, how can they fight in one place today and join one family? Could it be that the fact that he was going to establish Feng'er as the prince was leaked out?

"Marquis Wujiang is a little safe, this matter will definitely be handled impartially, you should step back first." After a long time, Chu Yuanmin let out a slight breath and said lightly to Guan Xu.

"Your Majesty, Weichen retires." Guan Xu was very anxious in his heart, and he didn't know if Xuan'er was okay at this moment. He also understood that these three princes were just poor worms who were being used, but after all, he had done something to hurt Xuan'er, and the Guan family would definitely ask His Majesty the Emperor to give an explanation to the Guan family.

"Where is Xuan'er now?" Guan Xu whispered to Concubine Shu. For now, I can only go back to the house first and let my father have an idea.

"In my dorm." Concubine Shu held back her crying and whispered.

"Let's go! Go home! Guan Xu drank heavily, turned his head and left, Concubine Shu didn't say much, and hurriedly beckoned his maids to carry the sleeping niece out, and after a while, the group left angrily without looking back.

From beginning to end, neither the emperor Chu Yuanmin nor the accompanying courtiers said anything, after all, the family was the victim of this matter.

"Who are you?" Chu Yuanmin did not doubt the truth of the matter, Concubine Shu's excessive performance was enough to prove that this matter was true, and now he wanted to find out who wanted to kill Zhifeng'er.

"Back to Your Majesty, villain Luo Cao, the companion of the Third Highness." Luo Cao's face was not afraid of color, and he replied calmly.

"What a companion reading boy, come on! Put me in prison! Chu Yuanmin's eyes narrowed slightly, and he shouted in a deep voice. looked coldly at the handsome young man in front of him, only to see that his eyes were as deep as Tan Gujing without waves, and his expression was indifferent and not afraid of life and death.