In the valley of the hundred flowers of the song, there was no sound, and two new tombs were added.

In the palace, there is no shadow chasing butterflies, no crisp sound of jade fingers tapping the abacus, life is going on as usual, but there is something missing, and there is no way back.

Bai Yucheng took leave from the imperial court, and all official duties were put at home. I often miss someone in my heart, but I don't dare to see her again.

And Ji Lianmei, lying on the bed all day long, any sharp weapons around her were removed by Mianfu, and there were two guards sent at the door. The warblers and swallows are crying all around, the moon is in the sky, and the scenery is very good. is like a beautiful golden birdcage, she is the canary that can't fly, and even her own life and death can't be controlled by herself.

This state has been maintained for nearly half a month

Xiao Yu, as usual, went to the street to buy ingredients in the house, and when he was picking vegetables at the vegetable stall, he suddenly heard a conversation between the neighbors.

"Hey, have you heard, Your Majesty of our dynasty is about to die."

"Huh? How is this possible, the old bustard who was drunk in the Red Mansion a few days ago also said that His Majesty went to their house to find the girl, but this is nonsense, if anyone can listen to it, it will kill the head. ”

"How can it be nonsense? The little eunuch who had just come to buy the medicinal herbs said that His Majesty had been bedridden for several days, and he was about to die."

These gossip may be true or false, but the so-called rather believe it than not, Xiao Yu ran to the palace and forgot about buying vegetables.

In the Qinxue Garden, Bai Yucheng sat at his desk, tracing a portrait of a woman.

Xiao Yu panted and ran to Bai Yucheng and withdrew the scroll in front of him.

"Your Highness, when are you still in the mood to write and paint here? Go up to the palace and have a look, Your Majesty."

Before he finished speaking, a dull bell suddenly sounded outside the door.

Bai Yucheng's expression suddenly became serious.

"Death Knell?"

The bell sounded dullly, resounding throughout Gusu City.

No more, no less, exactly nine tones.

"Your Highness." Xiao Yu didn't continue.

The nine rings of the death knell bell are exactly the meaning of the Son of Heaven returning to heaven.

"Prepare your horse and enter the palace." Bai Yucheng commanded.

He noticed a long time ago that Emperor Song was poisoned by Gongzi Yuxin with a trace amount of Gu heart, but how could he believe that although Gongzi Yuxin was tyrannical, he would not be ruthless enough to kill his father and kill the king.

How could he. Relax at the most critical moment, soak in the pain, and give the enemy a chance?

The carriage galloped all the way into the palace.

In the Xuan room, the person wearing a golden dragon robe on the dragon bed has already driven to the west, he is still middle-aged, his beard and hair are still reddish-brown, his eyes are slightly open, and one hand is still in a volley posture, as if he wants to save something.

The princes, eunuchs, maids, and ministers who surrounded them all hid their faces and wanted to cry.

But among these people, who is really sad, who is secretly rejoicing, and who is sure?

Bai Yucheng rushed into the inner room from outside the hall and threw himself in front of Emperor Song's bed.

Although this man failed her mother, did not participate in his childhood, and did not give him the slightest love, in the final analysis, he is his father after all.

Father. Erchen is late," Bai Yucheng's voice trembled slightly.

Gongzi Yuxin knelt aside, his eyes kept glancing at Bai Yucheng, his eyes were full of contempt and pride.

The little eunuch who was still kneeling on the side and crying wolf, saw that Bai Yucheng was present, and immediately wiped the tears from the corners of his eyes, stood up and read out the edict left by Emperor Song.

"Fengtian carrier, my king's edict said: My son Yucheng, resourceful, and impressive. My son is jade-hearted, filial piety and compassion, smart and courageous, these two are the pillars of the country, and my arms are also. However, if the star king in the sky summons me away, my country will not be left without an owner for a day. Then I decided, by the queen to produce the eldest son, the son Yuxin, to inherit my throne, although the eldest son Yucheng is a concubine, but the wisdom is outstanding, especially the king, to assist the new monarch. Announce to the world, and make the salty envoy known. ”

This is the end of the edict.

There was a creaking sound between Bai Yucheng's teeth.

The new king that my father wants is never who is better, but who is his pure blood

He worked hard for more than ten years, but he still lost.

"See the new king, the new king is blessed with peace, and the longevity is with the sky." Everyone present knelt down again and kowtowed to Gongzi Yuxin in unison.

Gongzi Yuxin was satisfied with everyone's worship, and his eyes fell on Bai Yucheng again.

"Brother Wang, if you don't worship me, are you not convinced of your father's decision?" His tone was extremely provocative.

"Father, is that really what you said?"

"Of course, so many people here have heard it, I can't lie about it."

"Yes, King Cheng, are you dissatisfied with the arrangement of the first emperor, or do you think that all of us are deceiving you?" Gongzi Yuxin's henchman pointed at Bai Yucheng and questioned loudly.

"That's right, King Cheng, you are only born to a concubine, and the one who can inherit the throne of our Great Song Dynasty can only be the eldest son of the queen's mother, you won't be proud of your talents, and you have even forgotten the rules of your ancestors, right?"

"King Cheng, why don't you kneel to the new king, do you want to rebel?"

Up and down the government and the opposition, there was a voice of opposition.

People are like this, when you are valuable, they desperately slap you, and you can't help them, so they spit on you vigorously, as if they can live comfortably in their hearts.

"Who wants His Highness to kneel!" There was a low roar from outside the hall.

Situ Che led an army of spears from the outer hall and broke into the inner chamber. He pointed the sword in his hand at Gongzi Yuxin and sneered:

"Gongzi Yuxin, just because of your appearance, I want my Royal Highness to kneel down to you, it's really wishful thinking! You poisoned the first emperor, killed your father and killed the king, the crime is unforgivable, and a villain like you, even a dog, disdain to kneel to you. ”

"Situ Che, you, you, you are slandering, blazing, and deserving of punishment." A minister mustered up the courage to come forward and question, his hand still trembling slightly.

"Good! Powerful! It is worthy of being the grandson of General Situ, I like it. Gongzi Yuxin, who had been silent, laughed and clapped her hands.

"Situ, who asked you to come, take the soldiers out quickly!" Bai Yucheng ordered.

"Your Highness, my brothers and I, even if we die today, I will not let you suffer such an insult and make you kneel to something inferior to this beast. You say, "Isn't it?" ”

"Yes!" The shouts of the hundred-man legion broke through the sky, exuding the arrogance of swearing to the death.

"Enough, none of you are allowed to take a step forward, otherwise, military law will deal with it!" Bai Yucheng took a deep breath, moved his knees in the direction of Gongzi Yuxin, and leaned down heavily, his proud head on the ground.

The corners of Childe Yuxin's mouth rose upward, and his eyes were full of disdain and pride.

Bai Yucheng bowed his head, but his voice was as calm as ever: "Chengwang Yucheng, knock to see the new king." It was the minister's poor discipline that allowed his subordinates to mess around like this. If Your Majesty wants to punish me, please punish me alone, these soldiers are good men who protect their families and defend the country, don't kill innocents indiscriminately, and let the loyal ministers chill. ”

Situ Che reluctantly rushed forward and pulled Bai Yucheng up from the ground.

"Your Highness, I won't allow you to kneel to him! You are a noble leader, the leader of our millions. Your kneeling, a low-handed person like him, can't afford it! Situ Che looked at Gongzi Yuxin fearlessly, the words were sonorous and merciless.

"Your Majesty, please let them go, and I am willing to bear all the consequences."

Gongzi Yuxin rubbed his temples, looking very headache.

"Hey, who said I'm going to physically punish you? Am I such a stingy person? Situ Che, you are indeed a tough guy, very good, I appreciate it. From now on, Feng Situ Che will be a first-class hussar general, commanding thousands of troops and horses, and a high prime minister! ”

Obviously, Gongzi Yuxin wanted to take Situ Che for his own use. Think about it, who would refuse such a condition? One person is below ten thousand people, and it is a dream that many people can't ask for in their lifetime.

Situ Che smiled contemptuously: "My master, life and death, there is only Bai Yucheng alone. ”

"Situ. If you toast and don't eat and drink, don't blame me for not giving face to General Situ. Someone! The two guards in front of him said, "Tie up Situ Che and throw him in prison." If he dares to speak out, break his leg until he is willing to kneel! ”

"You want to scare me with these two sentences, but you are not scared." Situ Che easily shook off the two guards, turned around, knelt down on one knee in front of Bai Yucheng, and clasped his hands into fists:

"Your Highness, the man has gold under his knees, and Situ only worships you and follows you alone in this life. Take care in the days to come! ”

"Situ, I'm sorry.."

Situ Che shook his head and smiled faintly, "Your Highness, you are not sorry for me, I did all this for you voluntarily. Besides, even if I don't come to make a fuss today, Gongzi Yuxin will find me sooner or later. Instead of fighting the trapped beast, it is better to die boldly. ”

Situ Che got up and walked in the direction of the heavenly prison, and the more than 100 soldiers surrounding the palace all held their spears, bowed their heads, and knelt down on one knee to bid farewell to their generals.

The young general, dressed in black armor and holding a long sword, staggered against the light, leaving a well-proportioned back.

The wind is sluggish and the water is cold, and the strong man will never return.

Gongzi Yuxin looked at the two of them indifferently, and the jealousy in his heart made his face distort a little.

Why, a disaster star like you, how can you have a lover who can accompany you for a lifetime, and why do you have such a dead man who will not swerve until death. I'm no worse than you in the slightest, why don't I have any of these!

"King Bai Yucheng, from now on, you must not interfere in the government affairs, hand over the tiger charm military power, if there is any rebellion, there will be no forgiveness!" Gongzi Yuxin waved his sleeves and left angrily, followed by a group of ministers and eunuchs.

There are people who have no mouths.