Chapter 22: Break the siege for her
The atmosphere in the Lama Palace is weird, and everyone has their own plans. Bai Muguan knelt so numb that his legs were numb, and the emperor didn't give a decision.
The war in Mobei was good and bad, he had to rely on Bai Zhanyi, the god of war, if Bai Muguan really made a big mistake, he would hesitate to punish her heavily. But the person who died was his daughter, and the royal dignity did not allow anyone to provoke!
Until Gao Zhan cautiously said: "Your Majesty, the prince is asking to see you outside." ”
When he heard the word "prince", Bai Muguan, who had been kneeling on the ground for a long time, felt inexplicably relieved, he came. Is it for her?
Yuwen Haotian bowed his head slightly to signal the summons, not caring that the prince appeared at this time. On the contrary, Tong's face showed unhappiness and worry, at this time, she didn't want Yu Wenye to come to stir up trouble, of course she was very good at hiding her emotions.
Tong Shi relied on the experience of ups and downs in the deep palace for half a lifetime, and she didn't pay attention to this little trick in front of her. She was sure that Bai Muguan was wronged! You know, what fool would poison his gift and poison the princess, unless he is really tired of it.
Soon, Yu Wenye, dressed in the prince's court clothes and wearing a purple and gold crown of nine pearls, appeared in the main hall, handsome and gorgeous, making the young palace maid quietly blush.
"The son asks his father and the queen mother to say goodbye." His magnetic voice was calm and calm, and when it sounded in the hall, Bai Muguan really felt that his worried heart had calmed down.
"Flat." Yuwen Haotian narrowed his dragon eyes and vaguely guessed the prince's intention, "What are you doing here?" ”
"Erchen came with the murderer to clear the suspicion for General Xiaobai." As soon as the words fell, Yu Wenye raised his hand and clapped his hands three times, and in the surprised eyes of everyone, the guards escorted a middle-aged man with an unattractive appearance to walk in.
"Slave...... The slave Na Hui greeted His Majesty and all the ladies and sisters. ”
Looking at the clothes of this middle-aged man, he knew that he was a servant of the East Palace, with dark skin, short stature, and unpleasant eyebrows.
Yu Wenye raised his eyes to Shangyu Wenhao's suspicious gaze, raised his eyebrows, and said calmly: "Father, early in the morning, Emperor Murou sent someone out of the palace to inform her son that General Xiaobai was framed and poisoned. Erchen was saddened by the sudden death of Xinlian Huangmei, and during this period of time, he firmly believed in the character of General Xiaobai, and felt that this matter was strange. After all, the deer antler paste has been stored in the small kitchen of the East Palace since it was brought back to the capital from Mobei, and there are many opportunities to pretend to be in the hands of others. ”
He paused for a moment when he said this, and Tong's complexion changed several times, and she couldn't believe it. If it's convenient, she really wants to order Yu Wenye to shut up! The truth behind Yuwen Xinlian and Li Zhaoyi's fall into the water is not yet clear, and Yuwen Ye is also one of the suspects. Now that these two things are inseparable, how can he be so confused that he takes the responsibility to the East Palace? Things that have nothing to do with them should be avoided and watched from a distance, rather than singing on stage by themselves.
"Today, I am ashamed to check the minister, the problem really comes from the servant of the East Palace, this Na Hui I don't know who sent the ghost to be planted in the East Palace, someone saw him sneaking into the small kitchen a few days ago, and the maid testified that he had come into contact with deer antler cream." Yu Wenye didn't seem to see the look handed by Tong's hand, and finished in one breath.
As soon as he finished speaking, Yu'er, the maid of the East Palace who came in with him, knelt down: "Your Majesty, what His Royal Highness the Crown Prince said is true, the slave maid saw Na Hui sneak into the small kitchen at night to poison her. ”
Yuwen Haotian was furious when he heard this: "Since you saw him poisoned earlier, why didn't you report it?" ”
Long Yan was furious with such a murderous aura, who could stand it?
Yu'er was so frightened that her back was cold, and she said tremblingly: "Your Majesty, if the slave doesn't report it, the crime deserves death!" Slaves and maids have always been timid and afraid, and the masters don't ask, and slaves and maids don't dare to make extraneous branches...... lest I accidentally provoke someone who died in vain. ”
This maid is not clever, but the last sentence is very reasonable.
Although the Tong family was annoyed in his heart, he still maintained a dignified and generous face, raised his orchid finger wearing armor, frowned, and said: "Your Majesty, the prince brought this maid and didn't report it, it is considered an indirect death and a new princess, and the concubine can't keep it." ”
Yu'er hurriedly cried and begged for mercy, even though it was expected. At this moment, when she heard with her own ears that she was sentenced to death, she was still nervous and afraid. Who is not afraid of death?
Before coming, the prince asked her about her wishes, and her old mother was seriously ill and her younger brother was disabled. As long as she appoints Na Hui in front of the emperor to handle this matter, although the prince cannot save her life, he can make her family worry about food and clothing. Sacrifice one of her, the old mother and brother are saved, she is worth it.
Yu'er has been in the East Palace since she was thirteen years old, and she has been in the East Palace for five years. As a slave and a maidservant, she can die in the service of her master, and she can be regarded as a glorious death.
"The queen is reasonable, someone will drag her out and kill her with a cane." After speaking, Yuwen Haotian moved his gaze to the real murderer Na Hui, at this time Na Hui was no longer trembling, but his expression was sluggish, his body was stiff and motionless, and he suddenly fell straight down, bleeding from his seven orifices.
Li Chen hurriedly stepped forward to probe his snort, and then shook his head at Yuwen Haotian.
Before he could torture the person behind the scenes, Na Hui committed suicide by taking poison, and suddenly became an unsolved case.
Yu Wenye stared at Na Hui in surprise, this person did have a bad plan, and he personally escorted him along the way to prevent him from committing suicide. Unexpectedly, in front of the emperor, he blatantly bit the poison buried in his teeth, giving people the illusion that the prince commanded. The master behind this guy is really powerful!
"Your Majesty!" Concubine Xian, who had never seen a dead person with her own eyes, exclaimed in fright, and almost fainted.
Bai Muguan had seen a river of blood on the battlefield, but he was not afraid.
Whether this person was the murderer who framed her for poisoning, she didn't dare to confirm. After all, even if she was the prince of the East Palace, it was impossible to catch the murderer in just one hour, and she naturally knew the twists and turns behind it, and at the same time, she couldn't help but be moved in her heart. In order to prove her innocence, Yu Wenye took a risk and put on such a seemingly reasonable play in front of the emperor, but in fact it could not be investigated.
Knowing her son Mo Ruo's father, how could Yuwen Haotian not see through the things she understood? It's just because he is hindered by preserving the prestige of the prince, and he really likes Yu Wenye's sister-in-law, so he just turns a blind eye and forgets it for the time being.
"Come on, throw the body in the mass grave." After Yuwen Haotian finished his command in a deep voice, he looked at Bai Muguan and Yu Wenye meaningfully.
The prince's thoughts, really think he is stupid?
Who didn't come from Fang Mu Shaoai's time? He was even crazier than Yu Wenye back then......
"Father, the son will lead General Xiaobai to retreat first." Yu Wenye secretly breathed a sigh of relief, and his clenched fists finally stretched out.
"Bai Aiqing was frightened today, and last night's incident is temporarily avoided." Yuwen Haotian decided not to investigate her fault for breaking into the palace and let her go.
Bai Muguan was busy kowtowing and thanking him.
Obviously, Concubine Liu Xian was very dissatisfied with this result, and the prince casually found two servants to relieve Bai Muguan. Coupled with the tragic situation of witnessing the legendary Seven Orifices bleeding to death just now, she inevitably panicked and got up to leave.
Although the emperor was a little suspicious of this matter, he did not refute the prince's face and openly slapped the prince in the face. Aside from the identity of his son-in-law, Yu Wenye is also his favorite son, not only talented and intelligent, but also the key is to keep himself clean and never entangled in the love of his children, which is a necessary element for an emperor. When Yuwen Haotian was still the prince, the first emperor showed displeasure many times about the fact that he and Concubine Chen had a very strong relationship. Coveting red faces is a taboo for monarchs.
This time, Yuwen Ye was willing to do whatever it took for Bai Muguan, but Yuwen Haotian was not only angry, but on the contrary, he was a little considerate.
Concubine Xian also left, and at this time, only the weak-tempered Concubine Lin was left in the palace. Tong's body sitting up straight was slightly relaxed, and he comforted softly with his side eyes: "Your Majesty's mourning, it's a pity that Xinlian is only twelve years old. However, Ye'er is reckless and confused today, and His Majesty should reprimand him a few words. ”
"The prince has always been serious, and it is rare to see such eagerness today." Yuwen Haotian didn't think so, and he no longer held him accountable, but just slyly raised the corners of his lips, "Bai Zhanyi's daughter is afraid that she is a blessed child." ”
As far as the heart is concerned, Yuwen Haotian does not object to Yuwen Ye accepting Bai Muguan as a side concubine. After a hundred years, Yu Wenye successfully inherited the unification, with civil servants like Ye Hong supporting Anbang, and Bai Zhanyi holding heavy troops to defend it, which happened to keep the country peaceful and stable. He believes that his favorite son has the ability to control the overall situation, and knows how to weigh the pros and cons like him.
Tong thought the opposite, so after thinking about it, he said these words: "Your Majesty, General Mobei has worked hard and made great achievements, and you have given the official title to Bai Muguan, this child will be married immediately, Your Majesty may as well give her a marriage to comfort the general for many years of hard work." Shen Yu, the eldest son of the Duke of Wei, reads poetry and books, and his appearance is also very good, and the concubines look at her as a good match. Moreover, the Duke of Wei and Mu Guan's maternal grandfather, the Rongguo Mansion, have a great relationship, Your Majesty might as well be an adult? ”
Yuwen Haotian squinted at the Queen Tong beside him, his wife who had respected him for many years, and his eyes were rarely so cold.
For the Tong family, he can't talk about much affection and affection, but over the years, they have respected each other like guests and cultivated and taught the prince together. He had great respect for her, but he rarely rejected what she asked. But this time......
Without waiting for Yuwen Haotian to speak, Concubine Lin couldn't help frowning and kindly reminded: "Queen Mother, Shen Gongzi is indeed beautiful, but I heard that he is sick and weak, and I am afraid that he is not a long-lived person." ”
Hearing this, Tong looked at Concubine Lin casually, her eyes were sharp and indescribable, in short, she was so shocked that Concubine Lin didn't dare to say more.
"Your Majesty, Shen Yu is the eldest grandson of the Duke of Wei, and his status is not low, even though he is frail and sickly, he is a good match for his talent. Moreover, Bai Muguan's child can be regarded as a heroine among women, and her future husband Junwen can complement each other if she is weaker. Tong's smiling appearance is undeniable.
Looking at the capital, there are many men of appropriate age who have not yet been married, but those who hold real power, the emperor will definitely not agree. Appearance, character, talent, family background...... There are really not many people who can match Bai Muguan in all kinds of things, and Shen Yu of the Wei State Mansion is the best candidate.
Since Bai Muguan moved into the East Palace, Yu Wenye has been very close to her, and the gossip is only a joke. She knows her son best, married to a woman as beautiful as Ye Shiying, he didn't care about it, how could he look down on a wild girl from Mobei? It wasn't until the Hundred Flowers Banquet that she noticed Bai Muguan, which was a kind of beauty that was different from the beauty of the ladies in the capital, and it was heroic and radiant between her eyebrows. Bai Muguan is very much like the most resentful, jealous and envious woman in the Tong family's life - Chen Guifei Fang Rou.
Today made the Tong family even more shocked and angry, Yu Wenye actually came in a hurry with the so-called evidence for Bai Muguan. For twenty years, her son has never been in a hurry! If Bai Muguan continues to stay by Yu Wenye's side, it is difficult to guarantee that he will not cause irreparable disasters in the future.
No matter how bad it is, if Bai Muguan is just the daughter of an ordinary eunuch, the Tong family may be happy to see his son's rare sweetheart. But she is Bai Zhanyi's daughter-in-law, the emperor is jealous of Bai Zhanyi, and since ancient times, there will be no good death, and there is no shortage of people in the court and the middle of the clan to make trouble. The Tong clan will never allow anyone to threaten Yu Wenye's crown prince, and he must not let his backyard catch fire.
Therefore, it makes sense that she must stop it.
Unexpectedly, the emperor actually rejected her proposal mercilessly: "Bai Muguan is still young, the queen is in a hurry, and I have my own plans in my heart." ”
Of course, the Tong family knew that he was a little anxious, and this matter should have been thought out slowly, so he said with a smile: "What Your Majesty said is very true, and the strange concubine is anxious. ”