Chapter 269: Atonement
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"Jin Wuwei's purpose in arresting you is nothing more than for the war in the northwest, to use you to coerce the Marquis of Guangning into submission, and to snipe the Xirong soldiers and horses with all his might. Hmph......"
Ling Changzhi said this, sneering.
Then he continued: "The imperial court and Your Majesty both want the Marquis of Guangning to fight to the death, and it doesn't matter if the Youzhou soldiers die. As long as the soldiers and horses of Xirong can't continue to move south and don't approach the capital, it's worth dying out.
However, the Marquis of Guangning was definitely unwilling to pay such a painful price, and neither was Brother Yunquan. Let's ask, is Miss Yan Si willing? Is she willing to watch the soldiers and horses of Youzhou die? Can she watch her own brother Yan Yun lead the soldiers and horses to fight with the Xirong soldiers and horses for three days and three nights? β
"So, Brother Changzhi suggested that I ask the fourth sister for help?"
Ling Changzhi nodded again and again, "From the perspective of self-interest, Yan Yunge will definitely not watch you fall into the hands of Jin Wuwei." β
"However, she may not be willing to escort me out of Gyeonggi. She could have held me in her hands and even slaughtered me with a knife. β
Yan Yunquan had thought several times that one day he would turn against the main house, and Yan Yunge would not kill him.
Now, with such a great opportunity in front of her, can she endure it?
Ling Changzhi smiled, "Miss Yan Si will kill you or not, you have to gamble." I don't think she's going to kill you, though. β
"Why?"
"Because if she kills you, even if she can destroy the body and not be found, your father Guangning Hou does not need evidence. He only needed to have the slightest suspicion, which was enough to put Yan Yuntong in a situation from which he could never recover. Let's ask, Yan Yunge, does she dare to bet? Your father, Marquis Guangning, was not a good man. β
Yan Yunquan nodded again and again.
Yes, both sides have weaknesses and also have each other's handles.
The best way is to maintain the current relationship and live in peace.
It's just that he's still a little hesitant.
Ling Changzhi accentuated his tone, "Brother Yunquan, when you decide, you will decide, don't hesitate and struggle, you missed the best opportunity." β
Yan Yunquan wiped his face, "Thank you Brother Changzhi for your kind reminder, then I will find a way to send a letter to the fourth sister." β
Ling Changzhi took the initiative to take care of it, "I can do it for you." Brother Yun Quan stayed with peace of mind, and when Miss Yan had a reply and everything was arranged, he sent Brother Yun Quan out of Beijing. β
"Thank you for your kindness."
Yan Yunquan got up, bowed, and thanked him solemnly.
Ling Changzhi shook his wine glass, "Brother Yunquan doesn't blame me for persuading you to stay in the capital in the first place!" β
"Of course I don't blame Brother Changzhi. You just gave me advice, and I was the one who really made the decision. All the consequences should be borne by me alone. β
"Brother Yunquan is righteous!"
Ling Changzhi raised his glass and toasted Yan Yunquan.
The two looked at each other and smiled, quite sympathetic.
Ling Changzhi asked casually, "After Brother Yunquan successfully returns to Youzhou, what are your plans for the future?" β
Yan Yunquan said as a matter of course: "Naturally, it is to take the road of military again. β
When Ling Changzhi heard this, he smiled, "At the moment when there are frequent wars, if you join the army, you will inevitably have a conflict with Yan Yuntong. After Brother Yunquan goes back, he might as well consider an errand in the Youzhou Thorn Mansion. β
Yan Yunquan was stunned, "Enter the Assassination Mansion?" β
He only wanted to be a Beijing official, never wanted to be a magistrate, and he was also an assassin of the Shifu and was sent by others.
Still, when you think about it, it seems like a good idea.
Ling Changzhi said with a smile: "When you enter the Thorn History Mansion, you can also hold military power, and you can also meddle in taxes, grain, grass, military supplies, and so on...... Moreover, you can also win Yan Yunge's trust and let her see your sincerity. You are forced to return to Youzhou this time. You don't plan to compete with Yan Yun for anything. Besides, Brother Yun Quan is now alone, and he hasn't even settled his marriage yet, so he can't fight for the time being. β
That's a sad statement.
Yan Yunquan also wants to get married, and he dreams about it.
He looked at Ling Changzhi blankly.
Ling Changzhi smiled, "Brother Yunquan, don't worry, it's always yours that should be yours." Anyway, you're about to leave the capital, and it's not appropriate to talk about marriage now. β
Yan Yunquan knew it in his heart.
His marriage had dragged on for so long, and he couldn't hold a grudge.
There was only a sigh.
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Jin Wuwei searched the whole city, and two days have passed, and there is still no news of Yan Yunquan.
Emperor Yongtai was furious.
Pointing to the head of Zheng Gang, the ruling Jinwu, he scolded, "Waste! Eater! You can't catch anyone, what's the use of you! β
"Weichen is guilty, please punish Your Majesty!"
Zheng Gang knelt on the ground and kowtowed to plead guilty.
"Ahem, ahem, ahem......"
Emperor Yongtai was furious and coughed repeatedly.
Sun Bangnian was worried, so he hurriedly brought the decoction and personally served Emperor Yongtai to drink it.
"Your Majesty is angry! The imperial physician instructed His Majesty to guard against haste and impatience, and not to be overjoyed or angry. Your Majesty, take care of your health! The palace is inseparable from the emperor, the court is inseparable from the emperor, and the Great Wei Jiangshan Sheji is inseparable from the emperor.
When Emperor Yongtai heard this, he sneered a few times.
He stopped coughing and said mockingly, "I'm afraid that many people are looking forward to my death as soon as possible to make room for the people behind." β
"Your Majesty is angry!"
Sun Bangnian was frightened, knelt on the ground, and didn't dare to move.
Emperor Yongtai glanced at him and said lightly: "Get up!" I'm not talking about you, what are you afraid of? β
Sun Bangnian got up from the ground, old tears.
He sobbed and said, "The old slave is distressed by Your Majesty!" When he was seriously ill, he had to worry about state affairs. β
"Hey! Who made me the Son of Heaven and the master of the Great Wei River. The court is unstable, the border is restless, and the people's grievances are boiling all over the world, and I can't escape the blame. I ......"
Emperor Yongtai couldn't go on, and his heart was sad and sad.
He, the emperor, is really too difficult!
Sun Bangnian wiped his tears and accompanied the emperor to grieve.
Zheng Gang, who knelt on the ground and waited for punishment, was extremely embarrassed and frightened.
He saw His Majesty's fragile side, would His Majesty kill him?
Should he continue to kneel now, or should he get out of the way as if nothing had happened.
All kinds of thoughts were spinning in his head, but his body was honestly on his knees, and he didn't move.
"Zheng Aiqing!"
Emperor Yongtai was sad for a while, and finally noticed Zheng Gang, who had been kneeling on the ground to plead guilty.
"Wechen is here!" Zheng Gang responded loudly, his voice was crisp and loud, reflecting Jin Wuwei's spirit.
At all times, Jin Wuwei was the emperor's most loyal lackey.
Emperor Yongtai asked him, "In two days, Yan Yunquan's whereabouts have not been found, and you can't escape the blame." However, for the sake of your years of worrying about me, I will give you a chance to atone for your sins. Go and invite the county lord of Zhuyang, I want to see her. β
There is no Yan Yunquan, and there is Xiao.
The emperor doesn't have to ask for Yan Yunquan.
When Zheng Gang heard this, he was overjoyed in his heart, and immediately received the order, "Weichen obeys the order." β
He hurried out of the palace, ordered all the people and horses, and rushed to the Zhuyang County Lord's Mansion.
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At this time, Yan Yunqi was visiting her mother Xiao and her fourth sister Yan Yunge in the county lord's mansion.
"That day, Jin Wuwei searched the county lord's mansion, and it was too late for his daughter to get the news. Fortunately, my mother and four sisters are safe. β
Xiao Shi comforted her in turn, "Don't worry about me and your fourth sister. Xirong's soldiers and horses went south, and it was the time when the Yan family was needed to contribute. In any case, the emperor will not mess around at this time. It's you, the government is chaotic, what does His Royal Highness have to say? β
In the past two days, the Xiao family has not been idle, sending people and horses to inquire about the news everywhere.
finally found out the real reason why the emperor wanted to arrest Yan Yunquan.
Xirong's soldiers and horses went south, and the emperor planned to use Yan Yunquan to threaten Yan Shouzhan and force Yan Shouzhan to surrender.
Shaw: "......"
Hehe!
The emperor inevitably underestimated Yan Shouzhan too much.
Yan Shouzhan is indeed very precious to Yan Yunquan, but if it involves military power and his life, Yan Shouzhan can also decisively give up Yan Yunquan, the eldest son.
It's a big deal to keep working hard and have a few more children.
The emperor can give up his wife and children at a critical moment, why do you think that Yan Shouzhan is a loving and righteous person?
She found that the emperor was also naΓ―ve at times.
Yan Yunqi shook her head slightly and said, "His Royal Highness refuses to tell me anything, and I can't figure out what he thinks. Sometimes, he is very worried about the government. But sometimes I feel that he is indifferent to the government. Xirong's soldiers and horses went south, and the royal family and clan basically spread all over the country, saying everything, and everyone was talking about it. Only our Second Prince's Mansion was unusually quiet, and no one mentioned it. β
"When things are abnormal, there must be demons. You feel that His Royal Highness has not moved, maybe he has a plan in private. Since he won't tell you the truth, you don't have to ask. β
"My daughter understands! His daughter rarely asked him about the government. Only this time, when it comes to her mother and fourth sister, the daughter is really worried. β
"Me and your four sisters are fine, you don't have to worry. In which direction the situation will develop, no one can say. As one of the members of the royal family, you must take care of yourself and try not to get involved in the government. Staying alone is also a way. β
"The daughter remembers her mother's teachings."
At this moment, the steward hurriedly came in from outside, "Qi Yu Niangniang, Lord Zheng of Zhijin Wu will bring someone to the door." The little ones look at them and they don't come well. β
Xiao Shi didn't do much, Yan Yunqi was the first to break out, "What does Zheng Gang want to do?" His mother is the county lord of Emperor Zhongzong, he can come when he wants, and he can leave when he wants, endlessly, he is so bold. Mother, it is better for her daughter to come forward and send him away. I don't believe it, he still dares to be disrespectful to me, the princess. β
"Not necessarily! Since Zheng Gang dared to come, there was a reason for him to come. Let's listen to what he has to say and what the purpose of this visit is. β
Xiao Shi was very calm, and she instructed the steward to invite Zheng Gang, the ruling Jinwu, in.
Zheng Gang was invited into the flower hall, quickly swept his eyes, and did not see Yan Yunge.
Where is Yan Yunge hiding?
Is he armed with a crossbow arrow, ready to attack him at any time?
Yan Yunge's archery skills, he witnessed with his own eyes.
And this person is bold and reckless, he really dares to release cold arrows to the officials of the imperial court.
He gritted his teeth and glanced at Yan Yunqi, "Isn't this the second princess, I didn't expect to meet in the county lord's mansion." β
Yan Yunqi made a straight face, "Lord Zheng is busy with official business, how can he have time to come to the county lord's mansion as a guest?" β
Zheng Gang laughed, "The second princess doesn't need to be wary of this official, and there is no need for the county lord to regard this official as an enemy." It's a good thing that this official is here today. Your Majesty wants to see the county lord's mother, the county lord's mother, please! β
------Off topic------
Today, Friday, two watches.
Yuanbao is going to take the exam today, I wish me all the best in the exam!