Chapter 52: Death
The news of Yin Shu's return had already reached the ears of Concubine Song.
"Pipa, tell the kitchen, hurry up and prepare!"
She couldn't wait to cook it herself, and made thirty-two dishes until the table was full of cups and plates, and she couldn't put it down at all.
Little by little, time passed.
In front of the palace gate, the hands on the sundial and the shadows are constantly moving. The people in the temple were so anxious that they paced back and forth, guarding the temple door at all times, almost wanting to see through it.
"...... Oh no......"
"What happened? So flustered! ”
"Shao ...... The third prince reported on his work in the Huayang Palace, and he was disrespectful to the emperor, and he was imprisoned and imprisoned in the Shao'an Palace! ”
"What?!"
Concubine Song didn't stand firmly, her eyes rolled, and she suddenly collapsed on the ground, her heart was terrified, and she covered her chest and kept panting.
"It's all this palace...... It was Hongu who harmed him! ”
Seeing that something was wrong, Pipa hurriedly retreated.
"Niangniang, the prince is just imprisoned, it's fine, don't panic."
"If it weren't for the palace coaxing him and letting him send a letter to Song Wei, the emperor would not suspect him...... This matter has always been a heart disease in this palace! Unexpectedly, it still happened......"
"Master!"
Pipa wanted to persuade again, and Liuli walked out of the apse
She looked eagerly at the people on the ground, and her face showed an anxious "anger that is indisputable".
"The mother is confused! Is it your fault? ”
"Since ancient times, suspicions have given rise to dark ghosts, and the three princes have always been loyal and abide by the etiquette of monarchs and ministers, how can they ever trespass? If you want to add sin, why should you do it? The mother concubine lives in the harem all the year round, don't you still understand these emperors' tricks? ”
As she spoke, she calmly helped the person to her feet.
Concubine Song was stunned, suddenly returned her hand, and grabbed her sleeve tightly.
"You mean, the emperor deliberately wants to get rid of us?"
But only a moment later, she shook her head again.
"No...... Impossible, the Queen Mother has promised that as long as the palace stops, she will let her stay safe, let me live for the rest of my life, and will not hurt our mother and son again, how can she go back on her word? I'm going to ask her! ”
Under the staggered pain, Concubine Song rushed towards the outside of the hall.
Fortunately, Pipa reacted in time and held her down again and again.
"What do you want to say when the mother goes? If the third prince is really because of ......" she suddenly lowered her voice, put it in the ear of Concubine Song, and said, "Because of the rebellion and being imprisoned, wouldn't Niangniang be convicted of the crime?" When the time comes, the sheep will enter the tiger's mouth, and it will be a wedding dress for the enemy! ”
“……”
Concubine Song's lips trembled, and she couldn't speak anymore.
"What should Hongu do?"
"If the concubine doesn't dislike it, Rong Li'er will go to inquire and figure out what happened, and then it's not too late to make a decision."
She looked at the woman in front of her, her expression was stunned, and she nodded suddenly when she saw that she was well-behaved, smart and calm, revealing a wisdom that was different from ordinary people.
"Okay."
Inside Chenyang Palace.
The Queen Mother wore a Ruyi satin embroidered colorful auspicious cloud dress, the original black bun, revealing wisps of white silk, under the long sleeves, covered with a pair of ancient emerald carved jade bracelets, the nose can smell a strong sandalwood fragrance.
On the beauties of the flowers, a cluster of bright yellow and vigorous chrysanthemums is blooming.
"Queen Mother."
After listening to Ying Yan's words, she raised her head and said indifferently: "So, did he really dispose of Yin Shu?" ”
"This matter is true, at this moment, outside the mansion of King Shao'an, there are all the guards of Ouchi."
She breathed a heavy sigh of relief.
"This is very good, it seems that the mourning family did not hurt him in vain after all, and at the critical moment, he still knows the measure. It's just that this matter is too conspicuous, and it is inevitable that it will fall into the mouth, and since ancient times, emperors have been afraid of officials...... That's how you ......"
She turned to the side and whispered a few words in Yingyan's ear.
"Yes, slave and maid will do it."
On the second day, the Huayang Hall was in the morning.
Emperor Yin sat on the throne, and there was a group of old ministers standing below, all chattering at the moment, talking left and right, and talking about it into a pot of porridge.
"Everyone, as a general of Da Yin, Song Yi took advantage of the fierce battle between the army and the north to design a trap to trap the two generals of the Zheng family, causing the two generals to be surrounded by the enemy army, resulting in the defeat and suicide, and the defeat of Da Yin, giving up the princess and relatives, such a great humiliation must not be tolerated!"
After speaking, there was another uproar below.
The people in the center of the hall were indignant and suddenly raised their voices.
"A whole 150,000 soldiers at the border have jointly written a letter to denounce it...... Your Majesty, in order to appease the hearts of the soldiers and comfort the spirit of the old general in the sky, even if you are merciful, you need to make a decision early! ”
Seeing this, the old waiter stood up and said:
"Song is in vain for ignoring the law of the country, and his crime is indeed difficult to punish! But King Shao'an has always been loyal, and Concubine Song, as the concubine of the first emperor, has never trespassed, and she still hopes that the emperor will know it. ”
"That's a mistake!"
Zhongshu ordered Zhiwat to come out of the ranks, and coldly glanced at the person who had just spoken.
"The Holy One cares for the feelings of brotherhood and has never been angry, and he is already extremely merciful! Now King Shao'an is not doing things effectively, and the secluded residence is punished according to the laws of the country, Song is notorious for his crimes, and Concubine Song, as a sister, if she continues to enjoy the blessings of the heavenly family, it really makes the soldiers feel cold! ”
"As a courtier, the squire is trying to protect the traitorous minister, what is his intention?"
"You ......"
"The old minister dared to ask for an order, moved Concubine Song out of Yumenxuan, and sent her to Fahua Temple outside the city to pray for Da Yin and practice, and was not allowed to return to the city for life, in order to comfort the souls of the fallen soldiers in the sky."
Among the courtiers, the pot exploded again.
"The minister seconded the proposal."
"The minister also seconded the proposal."
……
Seeing this battle, those who originally wanted to intercede were silenced and came out to second.
For a while, on the huge court, there was a kneeling person in the dark.
The expression of the superior man became very gloomy.
It is difficult to ride a tiger and force Liangshan, which is probably this mood. The queen mother is really ruthless!
"Aiqing......" Emperor Yin spoke, and there was immediately a dead silence in the court, "I can understand the mood of the ministers." It's just that Song Yi has been cut in half, and the Song clan is about to be sent to the frontier and sold into slavery, if the implication is too wide, it will be detrimental to the court. ”
Those sharp eyes stared straight at the person in the center of the hall.
"The concubine served the first emperor all her life, was conscientious, self-denying, and gave birth to three emperors.
"What is the meaning of the Chinese book?"
An inexplicable coercion fell on that person.
"Yes...... The Emperor Shengming! ”
Hearing this, everyone also knelt down and bowed in unison: "Long live the emperor, long live, long live!" ”
And everything that happened in Huayang Hall had already spread throughout the harem.
Countless pairs of eyes were staring coldly at Yumen Xuan, as the head of the inner court, as soon as it was time for dinner, Qian Tongsi took a group of people, carrying all kinds of delicacies from the mountains and seas, and walked in the direction of Yumen Xuan.
It's empty.
"Get out! Get out of the way! ”
The rough porridge bowl was knocked over, and the paste was sprinkled on the floor, revealing an unpleasant musty smell.
Concubine Song was half-lying on the couch, her face flushed with anger, staring at the person in front of her, her hands supporting the edge of the table, and trembling incessantly.
"Hongu also has a son! Hongu didn't fall! ”
"You dog minions, all wait for this palace......"
Qian Tongsi's body stood straight, looking at the person in front of him coldly, and his voice was shrill and piercing.
"I said Concubine Niang, you can just do it! This is still given in the face of the two masters, the Song family sat together, raided the house, and distributed the ...... Leaving a life, that is the emperor's mercy, do you think it is still before? ”
"Get out!"
The dust on the arm shook it proudly.
"Since the concubine doesn't eat it, then forget it, let's go."
A group of people came and went in a hurry, along the corridor of Yumen Xuan, slowly and leisurely.
Three days later, there was a wail from Yumen Xuan.
Concubine Song committed suicide by hanging the beam!
Inside the Fengqi Pavilion.
The queen leaned on the golden embroidered flower pillow, and looked out the window faintly, the bare trunks and branches, and a few black crows babbled, fluttered their wings a few times, and were happily flying over the branches.
"Daddy, brother, your great revenge has been avenged!"
Mingyue came in from outside the hall, holding a silver-white porcelain cup in her hand.
"Mother, do you still want to feed these crows?"
The person on the pillow stared blankly at the sky and did not speak for a long time.
And this autumn, it seems that I like to rain extraordinarily.
The continuous autumn rain gathered into a river, washed away the old things of the piles, annihilated everything, but revealed a new clue.
On the roof of the main hall of Yumen Xuan.
Liuli sat there alone, bareheaded, letting the rain wet her black hair, and her thin goose-yellow clothes were clinging to her body. I don't know why, but at this moment, she felt a dull pain in her chest.
The pale face, hanging down in pain, was buried in the palm of his hand.
He stood behind her for a long time.
Seeing that she did not cherish himself at all, he took off his cloak, walked over slowly, and gently draped it over her shoulders.
"Autumn rain phagoago, your body is not yet well, how can you resist this cold water?"
She turned her head away and wiped away her tears with her sleeve.
"Why are you here?"
The man didn't answer her words, but sighed lightly, looked at the rainy sky, and said lightly, "The Song family is dead, so you will stop, right?" ”
"No ......"
"Won't you let go?"
"The old witch is still alive, how can I give up?!"
Her voice gritted her teeth, coming from the depths of her chest, erupting with a certain intense hatred.
The man's tone froze, and his voice was long.
"Do you ...... Didn't you think about him? Without a mother's child, life in this world is worse than death, how can I tell him after many years? ”
A soft place in the bottom of his heart was suddenly touched, and Liuli's gaze became very warm.
"Is he okay?"
"He's fine, don't worry. In fact...... I'm most worried about you. ”
He tried to hug her shoulder, but was pushed away.
"I have done too many sins in my life, the smell of blood on my hands is too strong, and my inner demons have become difficult to extricate myself. While he is still young, you can take him away, stay away from this place of right and wrong, find a clean place, and spend your life in peace and happiness! ”
Those eyes looked at the person in front of him in a daze.
"If you are reluctant to be rich and prosperous, and you are afraid of being dragged down, find a good family for him, and visit him every year, as long as the child is doing well, it will not be in vain for me to have a love affair with you."
Unexpectedly, the man grabbed her hand.
"I'm going to take you with me."
Liuli looked at the sky, her eyes were half melancholy, half pain.
"There is no turning back when I open the bow, and now that it has reached this point, I can't help it!"
"As long as you want, I will leave everything here, take Hazel with you, let's find a place where things are abundant and live a good life."
Liuli's face suddenly changed.
There was a hint of disdain and disdain in her eyes, and she looked at him coldly, her tone very disgusted.
"It's up to you, and you're worthy?!"
With that, she tore off her cloak, walked along the roof, jumped out of the eaves, and finally walked away.
"Li'er ......"
"Don't chase!"
The scolding from ahead made him unable to move half a step on his feet.
The residence of the king of Shao'an.
Outside the gate, the two stone lions are still mighty, but there are countless forbidden troops, heavily guarded, very strict. Liuli watched from afar, first bought the palace people who delivered the meal with silver money, and after hibernation for more than half a month, he finally saw the opportunity.
"Third prince, please eat."
"Got it, let's go down."
Yin Shu originally had a quirky temperament, and few people usually dared to provoke him, but since he was imprisoned, the slaves and maids who delivered the food acted neatly and did not dare to stay in the slightest.
And the person in front of him didn't move for a long time.
He was already a little impatient, and he didn't look at people, so he just waved one hand: "Go down." ”
"Didn't you hear the king telling you to go down?"
The palace man slowly turned around and stared directly at Yin Shu's face, his face looking very calm.
"I don't know the third prince, do you still remember the slave?"
He frowned.
"The dancing girl of the workshop?" A pair of eyes as sharp as an eagle suddenly became sharp, but the tone was very calm, and he couldn't hear half a wave, "What are you doing here?" Get out of here. ”
"Don't you want to know why I came to you?"
"I don't want to!"
"A few days ago, Concubine Song hanged herself in Yumen Xuan, but the prince still doesn't know? Your front foot was imprisoned, and the Song family was convicted on the back foot, the prince has always been shrewd and intelligent, the reason for this, you will know if you think about it carefully. ”
The green tendons on Yin Shu's forehead burst out.
Those sharp eyes, staring at the woman in front of him, walked over slowly, and grabbed her neck.
"Say, what is the purpose of your coming here?"
He stared straight at her, his eyes incomparably cold, but frighteningly calm.
"Dare to provoke my relationship with the imperial brother, believe it or not, this king killed you?"
Ruri swallowed hard.
She suppressed the strong fear in her heart, and sneered fearlessly: "If the prince wants to kill me, you don't have to do it yourself, just just make a statement to the outside world, why don't you call someone?" ”
The air froze, and only the sound of bones could be heard.
As the strength of her palms increased, she could no longer breathe, and her neck was pinched painfully, as if it was about to break at any moment.
Tears welled up in those sparkling eyes.
"Putting ......"
Liuli Wu struggled to himself, but at this moment, he couldn't exert half of his strength in his hands. She is like a little bird, her life is pinched in the hands of others, but in those eyes, she still refuses to admit defeat.
"Say, why do you want to lie to this king?"
She closed her eyes. It looks like my lungs are about to burst!
Finally...... He let go of his hand.
"Ahem, ahem, ahem......"
Without the support of her center of gravity, the woman suddenly collapsed to the ground, coughing violently while clutching her throat, and constantly gasping for air.
The man suppressed the anger in his heart.
He tried his best to calm himself down, but his fingertips were still trembling faintly, turned his back, and said word by word: "This matter will be investigated by this king, get out." ”
Liuli dragged her weak body and staggered out.
There was a sound of the door closing in the room.
The tall figure, but holding on to the edge of the table, slowly sliding, he buried his head in his arms, and suddenly felt an inexplicable fear, his thin and strong body, at this moment constantly trembling.
"Concubine Song has already cut herself", "Concubine Song has cut herself", "She has cut herself", "She has cut herself......
These words kept ringing in his ears, tormenting his last bit of warmth.
"No ......"
Yin Shu hugged himself and curled up tightly in the corner.
"I'm still alive, mother...... How could you choose to cut yourself? It's Su'er's fault, Su'er is sorry for the mother, if I had listened to you...... It was my son who let you down......"
An icy chill swept through his body, and he was as helpless as a baby.
He really wanted to let his mother come and hug him.
It's cold......
Tears rolled down her cheeks and dripped to the ground, wetting them.
"Mother, I'm sorry, you must be desperate for your mother, right? If I could come down and look at you on the beams that day, and let you hear my voice, wouldn't you choose to go? Mother ......"
Endless remorse kept coming at him like a tidal wave.
From dawn to dark, Yin Shu cowered in the corner of the wall, barely moving.
"Why...... Why ......"
"Brother Huang, you promise to treat her well......"
No one would have thought that in Yincheng, the incomparably resolute and cold King Shao'an, the man who always stood proudly with his sword, and the person who would not even blink in the face of imperial power and death, would be so fragile for a moment.
When he raised his head again, those sharp eyes burst out with infinite remorse.
The glass jar on the case, I don't know when, has turned into powder.
The next day, the king of Shao'an, Yin Shu, escaped.
After hearing the news, Emperor Yin put down the fold that was being corrected, and was silent for a long time, looking at the air in front of him, and let out a faint sigh.
"Why are you forcing me?"
"The order goes down, the palace will send additional Yulin troops, take strict precautions, everyone in the Fengqi Pavilion will be searched and checked, and all suspicious people will be driven out, and those who resist will be killed! Chenyang Palace and other inner halls have strengthened their vigilance! ”
He suddenly lowered his voice, feeling sore and weak.
"Send heavy guards to guard Concubine Song's Zi Palace, and once the three princes appear, immediately send someone to report to me."
"Yes!"