Chapter 36 The clouds are rising and the sun is sinking, and the mountain rain is about to come, and the wind is full of buildings
Prince He and Gong have been back from Yezhou for a while, but the two have not reported the findings of Yezhou's trip to the emperor, and the emperor has not asked.
These days, the two have been sorting out the discoveries of Yezhou and his party.
Lord Gong compiled Yezhou and his entourage into copywriting materials and prepared to present them to the emperor.
Before presenting it to the emperor, Prince Gong first gave the copywriting to Prince He. See if there are any omissions or misspellings.
When Prince He got the copy, he sighed very much, "It's still Lord Gong who is careful, this document is so neatly organized, and it is not bad at all." ”
"If there is no objection, it will be presented to the emperor tomorrow."
"Do you want to tell the imperial brother about this water lord, the abandoned mansion in Yezhou, and the whereabouts of the original owner of this abandoned mansion?" And the prince was suspicious of this matter.
"As a courtier, honesty and duty are the most important duties. Whether it is useful or useless is not up to you and me, we just need to write down what we see and hear truthfully. That's what it does. ”
"Lord Gong is really upright."
"The queen mother has planned and planned this matter according to the rebellion. The difference between insurance and non-insurance should not be too big. ”
"Good. Since this copy was written by Lord Gong, it should be submitted to the emperor by Lord Gong. ”
"Good"
The two of them made up their minds.
Now this opportunity to enter the palace with the prince once a month to meet the emperor has been used, and only Lord Gong went to report alone.
After reading Lord Gong's copywriting, the emperor's expression was a little solemn, it seems that this Lord Shui has really been plotting for a long time.
After that, the emperor told Cai Xiaoxiao about it.
Unexpectedly, Cai Xiaoxiao said very lightly, no matter what it has to do with Lord Shui, the fact that Lord Shui wants to rebel is now confirmed.
Even if they have something to do with Lord Shui, they try their best to cover it up, and they must not let others find out.
The only doubt is how to turn from He to water. Where did the original water go?
Cai Xiaoxiao was finally ungrounded, and he could finally leave the palace at night.
I hope that this thing that was delayed during the lockdown will not be delayed forever.
These days have been grounded, and Cai Xiaoxiao has forgotten all about Lord Shui sending someone to assassinate the emperor.
It seems that the news of this water lord is also really well-informed.
Even the fact that she was grounded knew about it.
Cai Xiaoxiao was grounded, so it was naturally difficult to arrange assassins to assassinate the emperor, after all, the emperor did not stay overnight in the Zhaixiu Palace.
It can only be at night to assassinate, at this time, the emperor and the queen are naturally in the Qinzheng Palace, and the other is in the Zhaixiu Palace.
It doesn't matter.
Therefore, the assassination was delayed.
Now that Cai Xiaoxiao's grounding has been lifted, the first thing he did was to go to Lord Shui.
Cai Xiaoxiao went to the Prime Minister's Mansion rashly at this moment, which would seem a little abrupt.
Not to mention, it can't test the attitude of this water lord towards Cai Xiaoxiao.
If Lord Shui wants to form an alliance with Cai Yu, Concubine Shu is in the palace.
Lord Shui will definitely ask Concubine Shu to tell him about the queen.
In this way, it will naturally be known that Cai Xiaoxiao has been ungrounded. Naturally, someone will be sent to wait for Cai Yue outside the Yanyu Building.
Cai Xiaoxiao was lifted from the grounding, so he naturally wanted to swagger in and out of the gate of this Zhai Embroidery Palace.
Such a swaggering move through the market will naturally be able to spread the news to the water lords.
Sure enough, Cai saw that he was outside the door of Yanyu Building and was intercepted by the person who spoke last time. Cai took a look at the acquaintances from last time, and it seemed that the previous conjectures were all confirmed.
Cai followed him to the prime minister's mansion.
The prime minister retired everyone.
After all, it's better not to let too many people know about this matter.
lest there be many people.
"It seems that this lockdown has really been lifted." Mizu-sama sat at the top of the hall.
"It seems that Lord Shui really knows the situation in this palace as well." Cai sat in the lower hall closest to Lord Shui.
"In this way, the emperor also really fell into the girl's favor and fell under the girl's pomegranate skirt."
"Oh. I remember that I didn't mention this to Lord Shui, I don't know how Lord Shui knew? Cai Yuxiao really didn't expect this, and his surprised tone was calm.
"The man I sent to pick up the girl that day found that someone was following her, and later he returned to the palace. It must be someone sent by the emperor to protect the girl. Since this is the case, the emperor naturally knows about the girl's intimacy with the prince in the Yanyu Building. ”
"Sure enough, I can't hide anything from Lord Shui. When I leave the palace today, I want to ask Lord Shui what day is this assassination scheduled? Cai didn't want to waste time and went straight to the point.
"Three days later."
"Okay, in three days, I will take the emperor to wait by the lake."
"Okay."
"Since Lord Shui, give me such a big gift. Gifts are still exchanged, and I should return the water with a big gift. ”
"Oh. I don't know how the girl is going to return the old man? ”
"Concubine Shu is the sister of Lord Shui?"
"Exactly." Lord Shui made no secret of it.
"Since Lord Shui and I have the same purpose, I naturally hope that Concubine Shu can stand on the side of Lord Shui. It's just that from what I've seen, Concubine Shu seems to be hesitant at the moment. ”
"And what are you going to do?"
"In that case, then I'll do this black-faced thing. I will definitely make Concubine Shu completely dead to the emperor, so that he will not hesitate to stand by the adult. ”
"The old man is curious, what are you going to do?"
"Women! At home from the father, in marriage from the husband, and after the death of the husband from the son. Naturally, he had to take away all the emperor's favor for Concubine Shu first. ”
"The emperor has now doted on the girl, hasn't he already taken away the emperor's favor for the concubine?"
"The emperor has never stayed overnight in the Zhaixiu Palace, so it's not all. So Concubine Shu still has a trace of obsession. It just so happened that the assassin sent by Lord Shui, and this made me and the emperor do it justifiably. It can be regarded as the obsession that made Concubine Shu break the first step. ”
"What's next!"
"If you come again, you will take away Concubine Shu's son."
"You're going to kill Concubine Shu's son, but they're the old man's nephews?" Prime Minister Shui still seems to have some woman's kindness.
That's not true. Killing Concubine Shu's son, I can't get out of it. That is, let Concubine Shu make up for her own brain, thinking that I was going to poison her, but the emperor was partial to me. So that the concubine and the son have no hope, so they can only count on Lord Shui. The eldest brother is like a father. ”
"Good. The old man waited for good news. In the future, if you come to the Prime Minister's Mansion, you will come directly. The girl in Yanyulou still has to go less, there are more people, and there are naturally more tongues. ”
"Okay."
After Cai Xiaoxiao left, he went to Master Gong's house again.
Lord Gong's mansion is very poor, not as luxurious as in Lord Shui's mansion.
Cai Xiaoxiao sat in the house, blinded by the black light, and almost didn't scare Gong Qin who lit the lamp to death.
Fortunately, Gong Qin was calm enough, and after slowing down, he began to salute, "Weichen see Niangniang." ”
"Lord Gong doesn't have to be so polite. Hongu came here tonight to say a few words to you. ”
"Mother, please speak."
"Now the matter between the main palace and the prince is similar. Next, if this matter is made all over the city, it will be up to Lord Gong. ”
"Yes, sis. It's just that in this way, Weichen is worried about the emperor. ”
"The emperor's side of the palace will take care of it, Master Gong doesn't have to worry too much. This is also the reason why this palace came to Lord Gong alone today. "Because Cai knows that the emperor must not agree to this matter.
Gong Qin also knew that as soon as this incident came out, the queen would never have a chance to turn back.
In this way, the queen's sincerity to the emperor is beyond doubt.
"Yes, sissy."
"Master Gong, then it's hard for you."
"Where is the duty of the lower officials."
"Lord Gong and Prince He have entered the palace now far less often than before. If Master Gong has any ideas, as long as you think it is right, you can do it with Prince He. If the emperor blames it, the palace will carry it for you. Although the tone is still so cold, the content is very warm.
"Weichen Xie Niangniang." Gong Qin listened to this sentence and felt an inexplicable sense of intimacy.
Gong Qin remembered that when he made a mistake, his father carried it for him.
"Take good care of the prince."
Cai Yu left such an unclear sentence before leaving, and Gong Qin was a little unclear.
Since the queen has ordered, then naturally Gong Qin will also do it.
After Cai Xiaoxiao was busy with these, he went to Furong Building by the way.
After all, the situation in the capital is about to change, and this Furong Building will have some impact, so it can be comforting and comforting to take a look.
Cai saw that when he arrived at Furong Building, Shopkeeper Xie's expression was a little displeased.
After Cai Xiaoxiao inquired in detail, Shopkeeper Xie told the truth.
The merchants in this capital are innocent, and there are few who do not bribe the court officials.
Furong House is no exception.
It's just that a few days ago, the officials they used to bribe suddenly opened their mouths. He demanded three times as much money.
Although the business of Furong House is good, the number of triples is a bit too big.
In this way, the profits of Furong Building are almost gone, which can be regarded as nothing.
There are gangsters in Furong Lou who Cai Xiaoxiao took in back then, they said. If they don't give it, they will be arrested and convicted.
If you want to add to the crime, there is no excuse, this Cai Yuyu naturally understands.
This gangster really deceived Cai Xiaoxiao back then, and said that he had no backer.
Now the backers have come to the door.
Forget it, it should be regarded as a tie with Cai Xiao's ruthless beating of them back then.
Cai Xiaoxiao, under the leadership of Shopkeeper Xie, went to the gangster's leader's house overnight.
"I don't know what happened to the shopkeeper and Xie late at night?" The thug replied politely.
"Do you remember beating you last year?" A questioning tone
"Naturally, I remember." The memory is still vivid, and it hurts to think about it.
"Do you want to be beaten again?"
"I wonder why the owner is like this?" The gangster leader was nervous.
"You said that you have no backer, you are obviously lying to me."
"The boss really didn't lie to you. We had only been in formation for a month. I really want to find an official in the capital as a backer when I become big in the future. It's just that I didn't expect that the restaurant that had just left the shopkeeper Xie went to collect protection fees, and it was copied by you that night. The gangster replied sincerely.
"Really?"
"If there is no leader, we brothers don't know where to mix now. How can we live such a peaceful life now, and the shopkeeper is a benefactor to us. If there is half a lie, it will not be good to die when the sky thunders. ”
Cai looked at Shopkeeper Xie, and Shopkeeper Xie nodded.
It is also true that in the year since they left, these gangsters have also been regarded as reforming their ways. He is also very diligent and busy. Someone came to the restaurant to make trouble, and they were the first to stand up.
"Okay." Cai Xiaoxiao naturally could hear the sincerity in his words.
Since this is the case, Cai Yue let them do their calculations.
I asked for three times the amount of money at once, and it seemed that I needed it urgently, and I wanted to do something big. If you don't use it, it's not in line with Cai Xiao's eating nature.
This bribe is paid, not only to pay, but also to pay more, but there are conditions.
Cai taught them how to take the words of these officials.
The conditions are actually very simple, just become the lowliest of them. If it becomes a matter in the future, it is good not to forget.
If you can ask for an official position, you can be regarded as from the lowest level of Shinong Industry and Commerce to the highest level of people.
Selling officials, why not corrupt officials!
During the period when the queen was grounded, Concubine Xian did not dare to leave the palace.
After all, the queen was grounded, and I don't know if the emperor would suddenly run to Qinan Palace to torture Concubine Xian.
Therefore, for the sake of safety, it is better to stay in the palace.
Unexpectedly, the emperor has never looked for Concubine Xian's stubble once.
Now that the queen's ban has been lifted, Concubine Xian can finally leave the palace.
When he arrived at Yanyu Building, he naturally wanted to complain to Su Wanyue.
Naturally, she was inevitably ridiculed by Su Wanyue.
"Niangniang is not favored by the emperor, and she will be so worried. I haven't been out of the palace for more than ten days, and I thought you were dead? I'm preparing to leave the palace tomorrow and burn some paper money for you. ”
Concubine Xian naturally wanted to glare at Su Wanyue, "If this palace is dead, it will also pester you." ”
"Are you sure you want to pester me?"
"Why not? haunt you and make your life unsafe. ”
"Are you sure? If I am the princess of the previous dynasty, are my relatives sure that I can fight! ”
Concubine Xian glanced at Su Wanyue, "You won." ”
"That's nature. It's just a pity that I didn't see the queen. ”
"Who made no one look at you. The queen is the most beautiful woman this palace has ever seen. ”
"Who has always been romantic with the prince, this woman is natural by his side, I naturally have a rare look, hurt my eyes."
Concubine Xian and Su Wanyue didn't know that the queen and Prince He were intimate in this rainy building.
I thought it was just the same as the purpose of Concubine Xian.
The only difference is that I happened to meet Prince He. Acquaintances, you can still mix up a private seat, it's normal.
The two were in Su Wanyue's boudoir, in order to avoid being overheard by the ears of the partition wall.
The voices of the two of them are also special.
At this time, the account broke in.
Su Wanyue saw that it was a single household. Sure enough, it is the pillar of the Yanyu Building, and the voice of this scolding person is also so gentle, crisp, and arrogant. "Rude fellow, get out."
"Yo, it's this son again. If this son really likes our Miss Su, why don't you redeem our Miss Su? Not only did Hu Danshan not listen to Su Wanyue's words, but closed the door, walked inside, and sat next to them.
"I don't know this girl's surname?" Concubine Xian took out the etiquette of a son.
Although Concubine Xian is not favored, this etiquette is well learned in the palace, and the standard is very high.
"This girl is single."
"Didn't the people in your family teach you to knock on someone's door before entering it?"
"You won't open the door if you knock on the door, it's better to order directly and save some effort."
It seems that Hu Danshan knows Su Wanyue very well, and Concubine Xian actually smiled.
In this rainy building, there are still people who sincerely care about Su Wanyue.
"Then what did you come to me for?"
"It's nothing, I just think this boy is often flopped by you. Su Wanyue, don't you like this son. "It's clear that you're revealing your cards.
"Yes and what!" , Su Wanyue is crisp and unambiguous.
"Childe, you can hear me. Our Miss Su personally admitted that she liked you. What are you waiting for, why don't you hurry up and redeem Miss Su. Hudan said with a happy and excited look.
"My son has mentioned it many times, but Miss Su refused. I don't want to be strong anymore, Miss Su must have her own plans. ”
"Really?" I don't believe it.
"Got it, don't you want to leave!" Su Wanyue hurriedly drove him away.
"Well, it looks like I'm being sentimental. Excuse me. After speaking, the account was a little embarrassed to slip away.
After Hu Shan left, "It seems that this girl really cares about you." I'll be relieved in the future. ”
"Concerned? There is no shortage of this girl. ”
"Definitely. It's just that there aren't many people who really care about it. Concubine Xian also replied seriously.
"It's not too early, isn't Niangniang going back to the palace?"
"Good. I'll see you next time. ”
After Concubine Xian left, Su Wanyue lay on the table alone, her face a little sad.
Maybe I'm thinking about something.
In the days when the queen was grounded, in addition to the virtuous concubine's duties, the concubine was particularly unduty.
Concubine Shu often went to the emperor's palace at night.
All kinds of excuses, such as sending soup, such as embroidering a purse, such as making a dress for the emperor, such as a book.
Concubine Shu did this, and now she naturally wants to choose You Riveshi's day to be on duty.
In this way, when they returned to Fang Palace, they could be escorted by You Riveshi, so that the two could have a chance to be alone.
Although Yuanyuan will always follow, the two rarely talk.
However, the less this is spoken, the more it seems to be a good relationship.
Of course, in order to avoid suspicion, once or twice in a while, I will choose to go on a day that is not on duty for You Rivesch.
Every time it was delivered to the gate of Xunfang Palace, You Riveting left as well. It was about the time of a stick of incense, and he returned to the Qinzheng Palace.
Concubine Shu also wanted to take advantage of this time, hoping to save some of the emperor's heart.
Even if it can't be recovered, it can make the queen feel uncomfortable.
Second, it is also in order to be able to re-establish a relationship with You Rivest, so that You Rivesh can also be used by Concubine Shu in the future.
Concubine Shu is resentful of the emperor, and she hates You Riveshi.
"Yuanyuan, you go and investigate the family of You Riveshi's imperial guard."
"Yes, sissy."
"That's right. Don't tell my big brother about this. ”
"Yes, slave and maid."
"By the way, I'll inquire about Sister You Riveshi's situation again."
"Yes, sissy."
When Concubine Shu entered the palace draft, You Riveshi's sister, You Riveting broke off the relationship with Concubine Shu.
It can be regarded as a girlfriend turned an enemy.
Since then, the two have not seen each other again.
Soon after Concubine Shu entered the palace, You Riveshi's parents arranged family affairs for her many times, but You Riveshi refused.
said that he wanted to serve the court loyally and protect the emperor. If you get married, you will inevitably have worries.
You Rivesch's father naturally knew that these were just excuses.
But it's good to think about it, and it's not a bad thing to start a family later. In a few years, I may forget about Concubine Shu.
Therefore, You Rivesch's marriage has been delayed again and again, and he has not married yet.
You Rivesh's sister You Rivexiao has been married for many years.
Now that he has two sons and a daughter, his in-laws also like You Lixiao very much and take good care of her.
Now it seems that the most unfortunate of the three is Concubine Shu.
After hearing this, Concubine Shu was even more sure of the idea in her heart, You Riveting must be used by Concubine Shu.
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