Chapter 261: The ruthless, selfish Huo family
"As long as Huo Sijin is still under our noses, the future will be long, and we will always have a way to make her look good." Concubine Huo Xian said gloomily.
In fact, she was thinking in her heart, of course, it was not just as simple as revenge on Huo Sijin, this time "Huo Changjin" was able to successfully fake his death, and the East Palace had made a lot of efforts, and even the prince's seal was invited, which shows how much His Royal Highness the prince values Huo Sijin. The prince values Huo Sijin so much, so as long as she holds Huo Sijin in her hands, she is not afraid that she will not be able to deal with the prince Chu Zheng.
But Jingbei Hou was silent for a long time, and his thoughtful appearance didn't seem to approve of it.
"Brother, don't you think of the relationship between father and daughter, and you have to do it?" Concubine Huo Xian deliberately provoked him with words.
"Of course not, that rebel son, rebel girl, where will Ben Hou be reluctant!" Jingbei Hou immediately replied. He still had a little husband and wife affection for the Yang family before, but now he knows that the Yang family has deceived him for more than ten years, and in an instant, that little bit of affection has disappeared without a trace. This is still the case for the Yang family, not to mention Huo Sijin, a daughter he has never liked?
Of course, Concubine Huo Xian knew that it was impossible for the Marquis of Jingbei to have a father-daughter relationship with Huo Sijin, she was just deliberately provoking him so that he could make a decision quickly.
However, since Jingbei Hou knew that Concubine Huo Xian had concealed him, he didn't trust this sister so much, and he had his own considerations in his heart.
"Huo Sijin has been able to hide for so many years, she is different from other fifteen or sixteen-year-old girls, her scheming and city government are not shallow, this time we have fallen so much, the reputation of the Jingbei Hou Mansion has been ruined, and Rou'er has also been folded in." Jingbei Hou sighed, "To be honest, Ben Hou is really not sure to fight her. ”
has been able to bounce under his nose for so many years, and when he leaves, he has not made such a big move, but he has not yet had any way to turn the situation around. When Jingbei Hou thought of Huo Sijin, he felt a little weak in his heart, and he was really not sure if he wanted to fight Huo Sijin.
Hearing this, Concubine Huo Xian couldn't help frowning, "Brother, Huo Sijin is your daughter, you are a father, and you are still afraid of your own daughter?" ”
She knew that her brother's abilities were a little mediocre, but this was a bit too much......
"My brother insisted on marrying the Zhou family back then, regardless of everyone's impeachment, and spoiled the Zhou family for more than ten years, why does my brother have no courage now?" Concubine Huo Xian has always known the brother of Jingbei Hou, but she can't understand it.
I'm not afraid of spoiling my concubine and killing my wife, why haven't I fought now, and I'm afraid?
"It's not that Benhou doesn't have the courage, but ......" Jingbeihou paused for a moment, and then said, "Bringing people in, whether to close the door and beat the dog, or lure the wolf into the house, Ah Xian, you have to think clearly." ”
Huo Sijin's city mansion was too deep, and Jingbei Hou didn't think it was a good idea to let her stay in the mansion.
Concubine Huo Xian's eyes drooped slightly, "Brother, whether you want it or not, you have also seen Your Majesty's will, and the excerpts to impeach you are almost piled up, but Your Majesty didn't mention it, only said that the Hou Mansion would handle Huo Changjin's funeral." Brother, haven't you understood what Your Majesty meant? ”
asked the Jingbei Hou Mansion to handle Huo Changjin's funeral, and the emperor made it clear that he didn't want the family affairs of the Jingbei Hou Mansion to be full of turmoil in the city, but wanted to maintain peace on the surface.
Hearing this, Jingbei Hou's face stiffened, and he was speechless.
"Huo Changjin is a matter of his daughter's family, His Majesty doesn't want to hear it, no matter whether she is a man or a woman, she is the son of His Majesty's own handwriting, she can only be a man. His Majesty asked the Hou Mansion to handle the funeral, and let the Queen Mother severely punish Zhirou, what is the purpose? ”
Concubine Huo Xian asked and answered herself, "It's not just to make the world think that the right and wrong of the Jingbei Hou Mansion is actually a dispute between the concubines, Huo Zhirou's Huo Changjin is actually Huo Sijin, these are all fake, Huo Zhirou deliberately confuses the public and wants to ruin Huo Changjin's reputation." ”
"Brother, Your Majesty didn't ask about the past, but this time Your Majesty's meaning is very clear. We who are courtiers must obey. Concubine Huo Xian said.
Even if the Marquis of Jingbei disagrees, the emperor's will is there, and he can't agree with it.
Jingbei Hou frowned, and the folds on his forehead were deep enough to trap flies.
"Brother, instead of sitting and waiting to die, it is better to take the initiative to bring the Yang family back, and the 'Huo Sijin' from Jiangzhou will also be taken back." Concubine Huo Xian said again.
Jingbei Hou closed his eyes and sighed, "You let Ben Hou think about it......"
Concubine Huo Xian slowed down her tone and said softly: "Brother, you also know that Huo Sijin's scheming city is not shallow, if she takes the initiative to come back, she must have made enough preparations, and she doesn't know how to deal with us." Time waits for no one, and you can't afford to hesitate. ”
Jingbei Hou is not a fool, he naturally understands what Concubine Huo Xian meant, was silent for a moment, and then nodded slightly, indicating that he would do so.
Then, he asked, "What can I do there?" ”
"Qimei is still pregnant, if she sends Rou'er to the Pure Heart Nunnery like this, she doesn't know how sad she is." Jingbei Hou had no choice but to sacrifice Huo Zhirou, but now that Concubine Huo Xian was here, he still wanted to ask her if there was any way.
Concubine Huo Xian said thoughtfully: "Although the Pure Heart Nunnery is bitter, in the end, the Queen Mother did not issue an order to ask for Rou'er's life, as long as the person is still alive, it is not that there is no room for turnaround." The Pure Heart Nunnery is remote, and there are many people in it, so it won't be impossible to find someone with a similar face to Rou'er to replace her......"
As soon as the words fell, Jingbei Hou nodded, "This is a way, Huo Sijin has been hidden for more than ten years and has not been discovered, so it is indeed possible to find someone to replace Rou'er." ”
"Brother, this method can be used, but not now." Concubine Huo Xian was afraid that the Marquis of Jingbei would do it immediately, so she hurriedly took over, "Your Majesty and the Queen Mother are dissatisfied with the Marquis of Jingbei's Mansion, and the ministers of the court are all staring at us, brother, we must be cautious and careful at this time, and we must not be caught." ”
For Concubine Huo Xian, nothing is more important than interests, she chose Huo Zhirou out of various considerations, and now that there is such a big fork, Huo Zhirou is obviously impossible to be Chu Li's wife. It is impossible for her to save Huo Zhirou, but looking at the meaning of Jingbei Hou, it is obvious that she still cherishes the Zhou family and Huo Zhirou, so Concubine Huo Xian still has to appease one or two. It can't be saved now, and whether it will be saved in the future depends on the situation.
Hearing this, the Marquis of Jingbei was silent for a moment, and sighed faintly, "It is also Benhou's negligence in disciplining Rou'er, so that it has caused a catastrophe now." That's it, I'll just figure it out later. ”
Concubine Huo Xian was very satisfied with Jingbei Hou's reaction, and when she came, she was worried that Jingbei Hou would be reluctant to let Huo Zhirou suffer.
"Brother, don't worry, although this palace can't save Zhirou, but this palace will try to do something in secret, so that she will suffer less." Although they are brothers and sisters, but the beautiful scene, Concubine Huo Xian still has to say it.
Jingbei Hou nodded, "Everything is up to Niangniang, do your best, don't be reluctant." ”
Jingbei Hou has already decided to give up Huo Zhirou, for the sake of an uncompetitive daughter, to pay Concubine Huo Xian, Jingbei Hou deeply thinks that it is not worth it.
Concubine Huo Xian instantly understood Jingbei Hou's thoughts, smiled and nodded. Although the brother had an argument with her just now, he still thought about her in the end.
After discussing with the Marquis of Jingbei, Concubine Huo Xian got up and said goodbye, but as soon as she left the room, she saw Zhou standing at the door with a big belly, obviously she was waiting for her.
What Zhou wanted to say, Concubine Huo Xian didn't have to think about it to understand, it was nothing more than intercession for Huo Zhirou. Before the Zhou family could speak, Concubine Huo Xian spoke first: "This palace has already discussed with my brother, over there in the Pure Heart Nunnery, this palace will send someone to secretly investigate, so that Zhirou will not suffer too much, and when the rumor passes, this palace will find a way to save her." ”
Such beautiful words are okay to appease Jingbei Hou, but the Zhou family is different, she can see through Huo Xian's mind at a glance, and she, like Jingbei Hou, is going to give up Huo Zhirou. Not to mention whether Huo Zhirou will be rescued, even if she is rescued, she will definitely not be Chu Li's wife and queen.
Zhou quietly pinched her palm, and the pain in her palm kept her sane.
"The concubine is Rou'er, thank you Niangniang." Zhou's face showed a slight sense of gratitude at the right time, but in fact, he already knew everything in his heart. Concubine Huo Xian is no longer reliable, and she can only think of other ways to save Huo Zhirou.
Concubine Huo Xian was very satisfied with Zhou's knowledge, and she said softly to Zhou: "Sister-in-law, don't worry, Rou'er is the niece of this palace, and this palace will not ignore her." ”
Zhou was smiling on his face, but he made a fierce note inside: everyone in the Huo family is equally selfish.
As soon as Concubine Huo Xian left, the Zhou family immediately sent someone to deliver a letter to Zhou Jinzhi, she wanted to see him......