Xiao Xiao's expression was a little complicated, "I don't think they will make trouble." My people have found out in the city, and the people seem to be thinking about how to let me go into the city to recuperate. ”

Returning to the tent between words, Qin Yining sat down in the pestle and looked up at Xiao Xiao: "It must be what Cheng Zhixian said for you that played a role." ”

"yes." Speaking of Cheng Zhixian, Xiao Xiao couldn't help but be a little embarrassed, "Cheng Zhixian should have been imprisoned now, just waiting for the autumn queen to be beheaded." I don't know how he felt when he learned that the Holy Lord had not stopped building the imperial tomb, and whether he would feel that everything was in vain. ”

Qin Yining shook his head and said, "Actually, Cheng Zhixian may not want to stop the construction of the imperial mausoleum immediately. What the great benevolent people told me that day was that they were just trying to slow down the pace of building the imperial tomb on the Holy Lord. They originally planned to take you down, and the Holy One would send someone else. It's just that no one would have thought that the Holy Council would choose Uncle Lu to take on this position nearby. ”

"Lu Heng will never give up the treasure. I'm afraid that Cheng Zhixian's plan will definitely fail. ”

"That's also a helpless thing."

He sent people to pay close attention to the movements in Huichuan County. He deliberately avoided it, in order to give Lu Heng time and space to operate freely, to see what he was arranging and what they could do, so that they could make countermeasures. It was the news that Lu Heng had once again gone to the Son of Heaven, and Xiao Xiao and Qin Yining soon knew.

Just when Xiao Xiao, Qin Yining, Xie Yue, and Xu Weizhi got together to guess what Lu Heng planned to do, Tang Xiu also brought back the news he had inquired about.

"Lord Wang, the Loyal and Righteous Uncle Shu played the crime of dereliction of duty and embezzlement of the former Imperial Mausoleum Supervisor, after his careful investigation, it has been confirmed that there are some defective granite materials in the construction of the Imperial Mausoleum, and there are many problems with the wood used in the foundation, if it is built like this, I am afraid that the Imperial Mausoleum is not strong enough, and the future will not last long."

Xiao Xiao smiled, "So what? What did the Holy One say? ”

"The Holy One granted the request of the Loyal and Righteous Boy to buy the stone again, and the money was drawn from the treasury. As for the granite and staff that were unqualified, they were all handed over to Uncle Lu for disposal. The Holy Lord also decreed the arrest of the wife and children of the former superintendent who had taken refuge in the countryside, and although it was not clear what to do, it was not much better. ”

The crowd fell silent.

Qin Yining originally thought that Cheng Zhixian had sacrificed himself, and it was only a matter of time before things developed according to Cheng Zhixian's ideas.

But the will of the saint was really beyond her expectations, and she seemed to have no idea about her reputation at all.

Nowadays, there is no intention of stopping the construction of the imperial mausoleum, and even allowing the disposal of unqualified stones and timber, and everything is rebuilt.

The saint is the Son of Heaven, even if he was born from the grassroots, and now he has tasted the taste of glory and wealth, he feels that everything in the world should belong to him, and he has long forgotten what he was up for that day. For the sake of the imperial tomb, he once again used the treasury. This is completely contrary to what Cheng Zhixian originally envisioned.

Qin Yining thought of Cheng Zhixian, sighed softly, and muttered: "This reality, how can people be embarrassed." ”

When Xiao Xiao and Xie Yue heard this, they all sighed together.

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In the evening, the afterglow of the setting sun has been scattered into the sky, and the last touch of red is also shy hidden behind the mountains. The dark walls of the prison of the Ministry of Punishment gradually faded through the window. All that remained in the prison was a dark silence, and the air was filled with a heavy air of death.

The prisoners held here are waiting for the autumn queen to be beheaded.

Cheng Zhixian was dressed in prison uniform, and his cloak was held in a separate room, listening to the squeaks of rats like the rest of his convicted inmates.

Suddenly, there was a sound of chains shaking at the end of the dark corridor, followed by footsteps that approached quickly, and as the lights gradually moved, two figures also approached closer and closer on the dark and mottled walls.

The candle flame flickered, and the jailer inserted the white paper lantern next to the window, and said in a deep voice: "Cheng Jun, someone is visiting." ”

Cheng Zhixian lifted his eyelids and looked out of the prison door, only to see a familiar person stuffing a piece of frost-covered snowflake silver into the jailer's hand.

The jailer tossed the money, said "hurry up" and turned away.

"Haolin, you're here."

The person who came was Liu Haolin, the master trusted by Cheng Zhixian.

Liu Haolin walked outside the prison door, grabbed the wooden fence with both hands, and looked at the people in the prison with tears in his eyes, "My lord! ”

"Shhhh Where am I still an adult? Cheng Zhixian smiled, got up and walked slowly to the door.

Liu Haolin looked ashamed, "My lord, I didn't accompany you to the end that day, and my subordinates are really ashamed." ”

"Don't mention it. It's normal for you to go that day. Is it right to wait for me to die? Cheng Zhixian's smile was also a little bitter, "How is the situation outside?" People in my family ......"

Liu Haolin touched a handful of tears, choked and shook his head.

Cheng Zhixian understood everything.

Holy will, how can the Cheng family have a good result? There are no eggs under the nest, even if he has made the most comprehensive preparations in advance, I am afraid that he will end up extinct.

Closing his eyes, Cheng Zhixian raised his head, the corners of his lips were raised, and he said in a deep voice: "Okay." Good. I, Cheng someone, is worthy of heaven and earth, and I do all this for the stability of Dazhou. The people in my family are naturally with me, and they will go to see the king of Hades together under the Yellow Spring in the future, and I can also tell the difference, as long as the imperial tomb is stopped, and the money is saved, the hunger will be able to support it for a while. In this way, the Great Zhou River will be stable, and my Cheng family will be considered to be dead! ”

When Liu Haolin heard this, he didn't know what to say for a while, so he hesitated and lowered his head for a long time.

There are people who are going to die, and it's better not to let him know about some things. In this way, Cheng Zhixian can always wait confidently for the queen of autumn, at least he will feel that everything is worth it.

It's just that although Liu Haolin didn't speak, Cheng Zhixian saw his expression clearly through the faint light of the lantern.

has been by his side for many years, where can Cheng Zhixian not be able to distinguish the faces of his capable subordinates?

"Haolin!" Cheng Zhixian's face was stiff, the smile on his lips was also a little ugly, and his right hand stretched out the cage and grabbed Liu Hao's shoulder, "What's going on outside?" ”

Liu Haolin said with a strong smile: "Where is there something, you ......"

"Hugh will deceive me. You and I have been friends for many years, can't I tell the difference between what you are saying and whether you are telling a lie or not? ”

When Liu Haolin heard this, he froze.

Seeing Liu Haolin's reaction like this, Cheng Zhixian's relaxed smile disappeared, and the strength in his hand inevitably increased, "Come on, what's wrong?" ”

Looking at Cheng Zhixian, Liu Haolin choked up and said, "My lord, your plan, your plan has failed!" The Holy Lord had ordered Zhongyi Bo to concurrently serve as the superintendent of the imperial tombs, and allowed the state treasury to allocate funds for the purchase of fine granite and timber again. The Holy Emperor's Mausoleum still has to be repaired! ”

Cheng Zhixian's eyes closed when he heard this, slapped his head violently, raised his head and sighed.

"Are you serious?"

"My lord, my subordinates will not tell lies with such things. It's your subordinates who know their mistakes, and they should have persuaded you well, but you ......"

Where did he not persuade? It's just that Cheng Zhixian insisted on going his own way and refused to listen to his persuasion at all. Now that all plans have come to naught, Cheng Zhixian not only caught up with himself, but even with his family, but he didn't get anything, and the emperor still didn't hesitate to repair the imperial mausoleum.

As a subordinate, he also feels sorry for him!

Cheng Zhixian put down his hand, looked at the lantern dragon opposite with a dull gaze, and his expression was empty, as if he was out of his body.

He looked so stunned that Liu Haolin's heart was shocked, and he hurriedly said loudly: "My lord, what's wrong with you?" You wake up......"

"The faint monarch mistook the Great Zhou Dynasty...... Cheng Zhixian suddenly muttered this, and Liu Haolin was so frightened that he rushed into prison to cover Cheng Zhixian's mouth.

Cheng Zhixian's muscles were very stiff, and he couldn't help but chant in his mouth, "The faint monarch missed the Great Zhou Dynasty" and suddenly raised his eyes, stared at the stone wall fiercely, and suddenly hit the wall with all his strength.

"My lord! O Lord! Liu Haolin cried silently as he grabbed the wooden fence with both hands, and watched Cheng Zhixian's head hit a red and white thing, and his body fell softly on the moldy straw, and the rats that were scurrying around were scattered in all directions.

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When the news of Cheng Zhixian's death reached Xiao Xiao's ears, he and Qin Yining had been respectfully welcomed into the city by the people of Danfu County.

The patriarchs of the three families specially packed up a two-entry mansion for the owl to recuperate.

Obviously, the impression of the people of Danfu County towards Xiao Xiao has completely changed, and the impression of Xiao Xiao's magnanimity and loyalty has long been deeply rooted in the hearts of the people.

"Cheng Zhixian committed suicide in prison......"

"yes. When the saint found out, he was extremely angry, thinking that Cheng Zhixian was dissatisfied with the saint, and hung it outside the city gate to show the public. ”

Xiao Xiao closed his eyes, finally sighed, pursed his lips and said nothing.

After Qin Yining found out, his heart was also very panicked.

Although Cheng Zhixian used stratagem, he went too far. But after all, the starting point is still good, and in the end, such a result is embarrassing, and there is a sense of sadness for the rabbit and the fox.

Xiao Xiao took Qin Yining's hand and shook it soothingly.

The two looked at each other, their eyes met, and they sighed at each other.

Qin Yining was sad, and took the initiative to divert the topic, "The Holy Lord has given me permission to recuperate here." And because I was stabbed, I asked the Holy One for permission to increase the royal guards. Asari and my men also put pressure on them. The matter of the Emperor's Tomb in the Holy Heart, and I am sure that I will not react in any way, and I have already allowed me to expand the palace guards. ”

"The Holy One has no face for the sake of the Imperial Mausoleum, so he has to be more lenient in your affairs, so as not to be criticized everywhere." Qin Yining rubbed his eyebrows, "Expand the palace guards, do you have a candidate?" ”

"It's been arranged for a long time. Now is the right time for me to grow. Once something happens, there will be no more shortages of manpower. ”

Qin Yining nodded, this was a blessing in disguise for them.

After living in Danford County, Xiao Xiao's "injury" is also slowly recovering.

Because the people of Danfu County are grateful to Xiao Xiao, the people of the entire palace, even if they are long-term workers who sweep the yard, are more decent than ordinary people working when they go out. Although the people of Danfu County have three major families, the folk customs are also simple when they do not touch the interests, and the days of Qin Yining and Xiao Xiao are extraordinarily quiet, almost giving people the illusion that the years are quiet.

It's just that the good days have only been ten days later, and the palace has welcomed an unexpected guest.