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Xie Wan has already been sentenced to behead after the autumn according to the law, and he will be imprisoned in this prison for half a year before he will be executed.

This half a year is his last chance!

Xie Wan looked at Jiang Deshen with burning eyes, as if a drowning man had grabbed a piece of driftwood.

Jiang Deshen didn't answer Xie Wan's question directly, and instead of answering, he asked: "Grandpa Guo, where did you get those firecrackers?" ”

For the Xie family, the batch of firecrackers found out can be said to have set off a storm in the court.

Cen Yin ordered the military department to investigate the origin of these firearms, but the military department did not find out the reason for several days, for which the military department Shangshu Shen Congnan was dismissed, and many officials in the military department were removed due to dereliction of duty.

Jiang De thought deeply, his eyes were as deep as an abyss, flashing with an inevitable light.

"......" Xie Wan seemed to have been poured a bucket of cold water on his head, and his eyes turned cold when he looked at Jiang Deshen, and he took a step back, "Why should I tell you?" "It turns out that the third prince and Jiang Deshen want to dig some more benefits from themselves!

Jiang Deshen still smiled kindly, and said, "Grandpa Guo, I can help the Xie family keep their bloodline." The men of the Xie family will be exiled to the southwest immediately, and I can let them reach the southwest border alive, and I will send someone to take care of them there. ”

"If you think about it, this journey to the southwest border is thousands of miles away, it takes months, and there are too many accidents that can happen. There are a lot of people offended by your Xie family, especially 'that one', even if 'that one' doesn't say, I'm afraid there are many people who want to please him, and there will definitely be villains who are high and low along the way to embarrass the Xie family, if no one takes care of them, when the time comes, they probably won't even know how they died. ”

"Grandpa Guo, if you don't think about yourself, you should also leave a few bloodlines for the Xie family."

Jiang Deshen's words were moved with emotion, trying to impress Xie Wan.

However, Xie Wan was unmoved.

People die like lights going out, he dies, even if Jiang Deshen breaks his promise, what can he do with Jiang Deshen? !

Besides, he is all dead, where can he care whether the rest of the Xie family is dead or alive!!

"No more nonsense!" Xie Wan waved his hand impatiently, and the shackles on his hands made a heavy sound, "Unless you can save my life, I don't have anything to say to you." ”

The smile on the corner of Jiang De's deep lips stiffened slightly.

That's a hassle.

If you want to save Xie Wan, you have to start from Cen Yin's side, but even the emperor can't control Cen Yin...... Unless he can come up with something that can threaten Cen Yin.

And he has only one handle about Cen Yin - Cen Yin and Duanmujun.

However, Jiang Deshen didn't want to use this handle at this time, it would be too wasteful.

Jiang Deshen weighed the pros and cons in his heart, and changed the topic again: "Grandpa Guo, what about Jinzhou......"

The emperor is now too busy to take care of himself, and he can't be the help of the three princes, and the current situation is obviously more favorable to Mu Yan, and the three princes only have a hope of thirty percent at most.

If they can get a large number of firearms, or take over the Xie family's connections in Jinzhou, so as to hold Jinzhou, it means that even if the three princes really don't succeed in the future, and the situation reaches the point of last resort, they can also have a "back road", which can be attacked and retreated.

Xie Wan's expression became even colder, he stumbled back two steps, sat back directly on the straw mat, and sneered: "You guys have a good calculation!" When something happened to our Xie family, why didn't we see you helping? I only have one condition, get me out of the prison, everything is negotiable!! ”

He worked hard to find such a foundation in Jinju, how could he give it to Jiang Deshen and the third prince for nothing, then wouldn't he make wedding clothes for others in vain!

Jiang Deshen's face became even more ugly, and he said patiently: "Grandpa Guo, the evidence of your case is conclusive, the verdict has been handed down, so many pairs of eyes are staring, I'm afraid there is no room for turnaround." ”

"However, there are still others in your Xie family, as long as you keep these bloodlines, you won't have a chance to make a comeback in the future!"

"Besides, if you hadn't given such a large dowry to the third princess, how could things have developed to this point!"

Jiang Deshen felt that this Xie Wan was really stupid, short-sighted, and afraid of death, and couldn't afford to take on the heavy responsibility. What was supposed to be a good situation has developed to this point because of some dowry from the woman!

Jiang Deshen means that they Xie family suffered by themselves! Xie Wan seemed to have been stepped on as if his feet hurt, his face was pale, and his teeth were clenched, "You...... You're blaming our Xie family now! When I first received the dowry, why didn't I see you disgusted! Hmph, now it's time to cross the river and tear down the bridge! ”

"Jiang Deshen, let me tell you, if I die, don't think about it!"

Xie Wan gritted his teeth and said, he just wanted to fight with Jiang Deshen to break the net.

This Xie Wan simply doesn't know what to say! Jiang Deshen was about to say something more, but at this time, there was a sound of hurried footsteps in front of him, and the cell head came back in a hurry.

"Master Jiang," the cell boss hurriedly walked up to Jiang Deshen and urged, "You can't stay any longer, if this is discovered, the small one can't afford it......"

Jiang Deshen also knew that if he continued to talk about it today, there would be no result, so he could only say: "Grandpa Guo, you calm down first, and then think about it, and I'll come back in a few days." ”

"You're the one who should think about it!" Xie Wan said angrily, turning his face to the wall of the cell, no longer looking at Jiang Deshen.

Jiang Deshen flicked his sleeves, no longer entangled, and hurriedly followed the cell boss.

The lantern swayed slightly as he walked, and the candle flame in the lantern also flickered and flickered, casting a strange shadow on Jiang Deshen's face, which looked cloudy and uncertain.

The corners of Jiang Deshen's mouth were tightened, and he was irritable.

Xie Wan's appetite is inevitably too great.

However, the source of that batch of firecrackers is still from Jinju...... He's got to get his hands on it!

It's not in a hurry now, anyway, Xie Wan won't be beheaded until after the autumn, and there is still time to think of other ways!

Jiang Deshen made up his mind, his face returned to his former composure, and he walked out of the prison with the cell head like a fly.

The prison was plunged into endless darkness again, lifeless, and the smell of despair permeated the damp and cold air.

The capital outside the prison is a completely different scene, the sun is shining and the sky is clear.

The imperial court's disposition of the Cheng'en Mansion has spread throughout the capital, and ordinary people have no feeling about the disposal of the title, beheading, exile and sale, etc., just as a topic of conversation after tea and dinner.

The most talked about is that the imperial court confiscated the family property of the Chengen Mansion and put it all into the treasury for disaster relief and the war between the north and the south.

From the streets and alleys to the teahouses and pubs, there are many discussions.

"If you want me to say, fortunately, the official family is sick, otherwise I am afraid that these tens of millions of taels of silver will have to build some kind of garden." A young student in a straight blue shirt said mockingly, not at all meaning to lower his voice.

"yes, yes. One moment to build a garden, a while to rebuild the palace, a while to build some imperial tombs, this silver like flowing water out, I don't see the flower in the place where the flower should be! An old pedant with a straight scarf at the next table nodded frequently and agreed.

"The official family is still well." A student in blue held his head high and said, "As soon as he is sick, the war between the south and the north is all good!" The people of Nanhuai and Beiyan were all defeated by our Dasheng army! ”

"I heard that the official family still wanted to surrender to the Northern Yan people and beg for mercy!"

"What?! How can we, the great powers of the Celestial Empire, beg for mercy from the barbarians? ”

“……”

The more the surrounding tea guests talked, the more excited and indignant they became.

The Tsing Yi student sighed, "Didn't I hear that the official family woke up?" …… Later, the government will return to him, and I don't know what will happen! ”

There was silence in the lobby, and I don't know who muttered softly: "It's better to change people!" ”

His voice wasn't loud, but it was clear in the silent lobby.

The surroundings were quiet for a moment, and then someone whispered: "Didn't you say that Emperor Chongming still has a little prince in the world?!" It stands to reason that the little prince is orthodox! ”

"This brother, are you talking about 'the one' of the princess's mansion?"

"Not really. The official family is not in the right position, and it should be returned to the son of Emperor Chongming, so it is also a return to orthodoxy. ”

“……”

The tea guests chattered, and the more they talked, the more lively they became.

These discussions also entered a private seat on the second floor through the open window, and the third prince, Mu Youjing, looked at the lobby downstairs and listened distraught.

It was because he heard that there was a gathering in Shilin, so he came to this teahouse to see what kind of attitude Shilin had now.

Unexpectedly, none of the words he heard were what he wanted to hear.

Mu Youjing raised his head irritably and drank all the tea in the teacup.

The topic downstairs unconsciously turned to the Xie family:

"The Xie family's hands are stained with so much blood, this time they really deserve it."

"Hmph, it's not a good thing to have anything to do with the Xie family, didn't General Huaiyuan's mansion marry a girl from the Xie family before? Later, didn't I hear that the third son of General Huaiyuan's mansion tortured and killed the first two wives? ”

"I've heard about that, too! There are also three princes, aren't they also the sons-in-law of the Xie family, hum, no talent and no virtue, it's difficult to be a big responsibility! ”

Hearing this, Mu Youjing finally couldn't listen anymore, Huo Di stood up, his face sinking like water.

Mu Youjing left the teahouse without hesitation, and rode his horse on the street, his mind racing.

He can't delay any longer, he must break off his marriage with the Xie family as soon as possible, and he must break off the relationship with the Xie family!

Mu Youjing went straight back to the palace, and did not go back to the five institutes of Qiandong, but went directly to the Yangxin Palace, wanting to ask the emperor to issue a decree to order him to divorce his wife.

However, he was not able to enter the Heart Cultivation Hall at all, and the great eunuch Yuan Zhi personally went out of the palace to stop him.

"His Royal Highness the Third Prince," Yuan Zhi shook the dust in his hand, and arched his hand at Mu Youjing carelessly, with a contemptuous attitude, "The emperor is unwell, he is recuperating, and he can't see 'outsiders'." Your Highness, please come back. ”

Damn eunuchs! Mu Youjing scolded secretly in his heart, wanting to cross Yuan Zhi and break into the Heart Cultivation Palace, but those brocade guards outside the Heart Cultivation Hall were not decorations. A brocade guard walked out on each side, blocking Mu Youjing menacingly, and the scabbard was horizontal in front of him.

Yuan Zhi smiled and said, "Your Highness, you are golden and noble, if you hurt you, it will not be good." "The threat is palpable.

Mu Youjing was just impulsive, but he had calmed down at the moment, snorted coldly, and left with his sleeves.

Yuan Zhi didn't care, shook off the dust, and was about to turn around and enter the hall, when out of the corner of his eye, he saw a few palace maids and grandmothers on the other side hugging a slender and slender figure coming this way.

Yuan Zhi stopped again, and when the other party approached, he took two steps forward with a smile and saluted the other party: "See the concubine Niangniang." ”

Duanmu Guifei smiled and said politely: "Gonggong Yuan, I don't know if the emperor's dragon body is good?" There is something in the palace that wants to see the emperor. ”

For the sake of Duanmu Guifei is Duanmu Fei's aunt, Yuan Zhi is also polite, "Guifei Niangniang, the emperor is not feeling well, and he is still asleep." ”

Duanmu Guifei was not reluctant, and said with a smile: "Then bother my father-in-law to send a message to the emperor for the palace, and the palace wants to ask Qin Tianjian to choose an auspicious day for the fourth princess to marry in June." ”

Yuan Zhi responded with a smile and sent Duanmu Guifei away.

Duanmu Guifei returned to Zhongcui Palace, and on the same day, Yuan Zhi personally went to Zhongcui Palace, saying that the emperor had allowed it.

Duanmu Guifei was overjoyed, and Mama Cheng secretly stuffed a red envelope to Yuan Zhi and sent the person out.

Zhong Cui was beaming in the palace, and Duanmu Guifei didn't bother to care whether it was the emperor's permission or not, and happily prepared for her daughter's marriage.

Early the next morning, Qin Tianjian picked a good day and an auspicious day, and on June 15, the wedding date was officially set.

Duanmu Fei got the news for the first time, pondered adding makeup to Hanxing, and muttered: "What should I give?" What about hairpins, ornaments, flower crowns, bracelets, or a pair of jade pendants? ”

Luluo joked on the side: "Girl, why don't you draw a picture and let the jewelry shop give you a face, Her Royal Highness the Fourth Princess will definitely like it!" ”

"That's a good idea!" Duanmu smiled and stroked his palm, but then there was a second question, what should she draw? Luan Feng? Suzaku? Butterfly? Dragonfly? Still is...... Fox?

Since she couldn't make up her mind for a while, she simply didn't want to, anyway, there was still time, just think about it slowly.

Duanmufei picked up the unfinished cloak at hand again, and the peacock on the cloak was less than one-tenth of the completion, especially the "eye circle" of the tail feathers was only embroidered.

The "eye circles" on the tip of this feather are not easy to embroider, they look no more than the size of a baby's fist, and it takes at least 30 kinds of embroidery threads to embroider this iridescent luster.

Duanmu Fei sighed silently, threaded the needle, and didn't know how many times she regretted that she actually listened to Han Xing's advice.

Remembering that Han Xing said last time that he would come to Fuzhong to see how he embroidered, Duanmu sneered and laughed again, happy.

Hee-hee.

Now that the wedding date has been set, Han Xing is afraid that he will be detained in the palace recently and will not be able to get out, which is really pitiful.

Duanmu gave Han Xing a tear of sympathy in his heart.

When Bi Chan came in, she saw her girl frowning for a while, snickering for a while, and cast a questioning look at the pothos.

Green Pothos shook her head, she didn't know what the four girls were doing silly.

But......

Luluo pointed to the cloak in Duanmufei's hand, which meant that the four girls had finally started embroidering the cloak, which was a good thing. She was really worried that when her future uncle came back, the four girls hadn't embroidered their cloaks yet.

Without words, Bi Chan understood the meaning of the pothos and nodded thoughtfully.

Both maids had a shallow smile on their faces.

After Duanmu embroidered a few stitches, he just raised his head and saw that Bi Chan was back, so he asked, "Bi Chan, where is the embroidery thread?" ”

Bi Chan hurriedly handed the basket in his hand to Duanmu Fei, "Fourth girl, there are exactly these kinds of embroidery threads you want in Xiufangzhai, you can see if they are these." ”

Duanmu put down the cloak, put the basket on his lap, took out the embroidery thread in it, and nodded slightly with satisfaction.

Luluo took the initiative to come over to divide the embroidery thread for Duanmu, and Bi Chan talked about something else on the side: "Girl, the slave maid happened to hear a guest chatting in the embroidery room, talking about the case of arson in the He family, saying that the case was sentenced this morning. ”

"How?" Duanmu Fei asked casually, and began to embroider again, stitch after stitch, dense turns.

According to the laws of Dasheng, anyone who burns down the private premises or property of the government shall be sentenced to three years' imprisonment; If the value of the damaged goods reaches five horses of silk, they shall be exiled for 2,000 miles; Ten horses of silk are to be hanged; If arson injures human life, it is considered to be killed.

The last time the He family set fire to Yongxi Hall, although it did not hurt anyone's lives, it was enough to sentence "hanging".

"I heard that Mrs. He and Mrs. He II sued Mrs. He, Mrs. He, as well as Mr. He and Mr. He Er, saying that they came to our Duanmu Mansion to set fire to our Duanmu Mansion at their behest, and they were the main culprits."

"Jing Zhaoyin said that for the sake of not harming people's lives, he sentenced them to exile for 2,000 miles and three years in prison."

Bi Chan said happily, feeling that Jing Zhaoyin had judged well.

"Well deserved!" Pothos succinctly spat out two words.

The He family really deserves it!

"Yes." Bi Chan nodded approvingly.

They don't know how their brains grow, even if she is a girl, she knows how dangerous it is to walk in the water, and she actually ran to other people's houses to set fires, which is simply not taking other people's lives seriously.

Duanmu embroidered her cloak leisurely, just listening to gossip.

Bi Cicada's gaze fell on the embroidery needle pinched between Duanmufei's fingers, and the small and thin embroidery needle shuttled flexibly on the material, with an unhurried rhythm.

The colorful peacock feathers took shape little by little under the needle......

The girl's embroidery skills are actually very clever, but she loves to be lazy.

Bi Chan said in her heart, still talking about the He family: "Girl, the slave maid also heard that the old lady He has been expelled from the He family and removed from the family tree. ”

From beginning to end, Duanmu Fei didn't inquire about He's, and Bi Chan didn't say anything about He's.

After talking about the He family, Bi Chan talked about other news she had just heard in Xiufangzhai, such as some of the Xie family's daughters being divorced, such as which family married which family again, such as the granddaughter of the new military department Shangshu at the condensation meeting yesterday......

After chatting for a while, Jin Se opened the curtain and entered the east room, with a light smile on the corner of his lips.

"Girl," Jin Se walked in front of Duanmu Fei, blessed him, and said, "The old lady just asked people to go back to the house to report the good news, saying that it was a great victory in the south." ”

Duanmu raised his head suddenly, put down the embroidery needle in his hand, and a bright smile bloomed on his little face.

Although she knew that Nanhuai had been defeated, and the Nanhuai army that was still in Dasheng could be said to be isolated, and the southern border would definitely be pacified soon, but at this moment, she was still overjoyed to hear the news with her own ears.

Bi Cicada and Green Pothos glanced at each other, and they were also happy, happy for their own girl.

Bi Chan said with a smile: "Girl, my future uncle will definitely be able to return triumphantly from the south soon." ”

That's right, Ah Yan is estimated to be able to come back early! Duanmu nodded with concern, but in the next moment, his smiling face froze.

She slowly looked down at the cloak in her hand, which had just been embroidered, her mouth was flattened, and her shoulders collapsed, which was quite heavy as if she wanted to cry without tears.

The peacock pattern on this cloak will definitely not be embroidered in three or four months, or it will ...... Why don't she change her style and make another cape?

However, if you don't embroider peacocks, what else can you embroider?!

Duanmu Fei stared blankly at the cloak in his hand for a while, blinked, blinked again, and then raised his head and ordered: "Bi Chan, you hurry up and prepare the car, I will go to the princess's mansion immediately." ”

The princess's mansion that Duanmufei is going to is, of course, the mansion of the eldest princess of Anping.

"Girl, slave and maid will go." Bi Chan guessed that Duanmu Fei wanted to tell Anping the good news, and immediately took the order and trotted to prepare the carriage.

After the carriage burned incense, it drove out of the corner gate on the west side, and drove Duanmu Fei straight to Zhongchen Street.

When the carriage arrived at the princess's mansion, it saw that the corner door of the princess's mansion happened to open, and a luxurious vermilion carriage drove out from behind the door.

The only person in this princess's mansion who is qualified to ride this vermilion chariot is the eldest princess of Anping.

The person sitting in the car was also Anping.

"Scarlet!" An Ping casually picked up the corner of the curtain, and beckoned to Duanmu Fei in the carriage with a smile, "Come up." ”

Duanmu Fei let out a "hmm", got off his carriage without hesitation, and got on Anping's Zhulun car, which drove east along Zhongchen Street without hurrying.

Without waiting for Duanmu to ask, he heard An Ping say calmly: "Let's go into the palace!" ”

The corners of Anping's red lips hooked a meaningful smile, "This is great joy, this palace has to give the 'good imperial brother' of this palace to report the good news." ”