169 Strange and bizarre palace
The sun is three poles, and the sky in Morning Glory Town, Huayang County, southern Jiangsu Province is dazzling and sunny. bustling, rubbing shoulders with crowds; Colorful carriages and rickshaws come and go; The voices of the little vendors in red and green beckoning customers come and go, and it becomes a lively and noisy market!
However, the gate of the Royal Courtyard, located on the central street of the town, remained closed. It has formed a strange and bizarre scenery!
The two family members stood on both sides, and from time to time they turned their heads to look at the pedestrians in the east and west of the street in front of the door, looking at their attentive expressions, as if they were searching for their friends they hadn't seen for a long time!
Occasionally, some passers-by will muttered curiously: in the past, when passing by here, the gate of the palace was always open. This is the most prosperous central street in Altair Town, and now everyone is at this hour, but the palace is still closed. This is a unique phenomenon!
The neighbors who walked behind these pedestrians would come close to them and lower their voices and say, "You don't know that something happened to this palace last night." Two "sick people" died, so scared that we didn't dare to come to the house to help!
At this moment, when the pedestrians who were so excited that they were puzzled were neutral, someone waved his hand and said: We walk the rivers and lakes every day to do business and make a living, and we have not heard of anyone in the palace suffering from an incurable "waterlogging". Where did you hear about this "gossip"?
Immediately after that, someone shook his head and picked up the conversation: Wang Yuanwai was usually loyal, upright, and charitable, if he hadn't seen the news with his own eyes. Do not let any more "false rumors" be heard, lest the king's house hear and reach his ears. Cause irreparable conflicts between your neighbors!
As soon as the words landed, some of the neighbors in Altair Town immediately patted their chests and said: Oh, we usually get along very well with Wang Yuanwai. For no reason, will we, the neighbors, still do the immoral thing of "opening our eyes and telling nonsense" to slander his reputation?
This person popped out of his mouth, and the other person was not far behind to help: This is the reason, we have seen all the facts last night and early this morning. Otherwise, we wouldn't be so confident in talking!
In this way, the curiosity of those passers-by was stimulated. They all half-believed and said, "What? Speak clearly. Last night and early this morning, what did you see happening in the palace?
The neighbors of Morning Glory Town were in high spirits, and they shook off what they had seen and heard about the palace one by one: Last night, in the middle of the night, we saw that there were two sedan chairs in the palace. At first, we thought there was some kind of distinguished guest! But in the end, it was Wang Yuanwai who brought two cousins suffering from "tuberculosis" from his hometown. Early this morning, I saw dozens of people from all over his house wearing linen and filial piety to give funerals to his two "tuberculosis" cousins. You guys say he's not "asking for trouble"!
Hearing such news coldly, those pedestrians couldn't help scratching their ears and cheeks and said: My God, I wonder how this king suddenly lacks a root in his head. What is he trying to do with such a stupid thing that "only harms but not benefits" to himself?
Seeing this, the two family members guarding the gate of the palace couldn't help but look at each other and said: Oh, let these people talk about it "one by one, ten by hundred". It will definitely spread to the ears of the officers and soldiers sent by the imperial court to Huayang County to supervise and behead, and the big thing is extremely bad!
As they spoke, they immediately ran over and explained: Don't guess here, the two "sick people" in your mouth are cousins who have brought the king since childhood. He just wants to do his filial piety to the two of them, but it's a pity that "God's will is not fulfilled"!
Hearing this, the neighbors of Altair Town didn't want to gossip about what had just happened. However, I looked at the courtyard gate that was still closed in front of me. They were still full of suspicion and said: It's noon at this time, and this is the most prosperous and vigorous central street. As a family, you two should also ask your owner to "open for business"!
The two family members couldn't help but glance at the east and west of the street in front of the door again, and one of them sighed and said, "Hey, you all know that our master is a kind person. The two cousins who had brought him up since childhood were inadvertently tired and sick, and the old man was usually busy with business and did not care about often going back to his hometown to visit them. Hey, I didn't expect him to go back this time. Seeing that these two cousins were suffering from incurable "tuberculosis", I couldn't wait to take them to the capital Emperor Tuoyongxi to find a skilled imperial doctor for diagnosis and treatment!
At this, his eyes moistened. I took out my handkerchief and turned around to wipe my tears!
Seeing this, the other sighed and picked up the conversation: Hey, our owner is dreaming of "One Thousand and One Nights". Surely he would never have imagined that his two cousins would not have withstood the long journey and died! Hey, these two cousins who suffered from "tuberculosis" passed away like this. It can be described as the owner's endless regret and permanent self-blame in this life! Hey, at this time, the proprietor is blaming himself for his negligence with his two cousins. Where is he still in the mood to "open for business" today?
If you hear these reasonable words, no one will have any objections when they hear them. What's more, the head of the royal family, the king, is ordinary and kind. As a neighbor of Morning Glory, who would guess what he would do wrong?
Next, they turned around and walked towards the market not far away. The pedestrians who gradually surrounded them also scattered to their own business in a fun way!
When these people were far away, the two family members lowered their voices and said with relief: Haha, these people actually believe our words. I finally did what I could for my lord! The master, the two daughters-in-law of Wanfu and those well-wishers, I don't know how the discussion went? How long are we going to stand here?
At this moment, the cheeks of everyone in the palace hall were already flushed with excitement. Every nook and cranny of the house is filled with a harmonious and harmonious atmosphere.
Wang Yuanwai took a sip of "Longjing Green Tea" from the teacup, and said with relief: Chen Xiaocui, the second young grandmother of Wanfu, successfully searched for the "summer resort" hidden in Mount Emei according to the drawings drawn by Brother Wan, and the three old ladies of Wanfu and all the descendants of the descendants were also settled. This is God's attachment and pity to the people of Wanfu, we must cherish it in every way!
As soon as his words landed, the strong man from Dabie Mountain couldn't wait to say: Master Wang, things can develop to the point where "all the people of Wanfu can be reunited". That's great! I can fully imagine the happy expressions of the three old ladies when they heard the news. Now, let's just say goodbye and go back to tell them the good news!
These words stimulated dozens of Jianghu warriors and couldn't help but say: Master Wang, the night is long and dreamy. Now, let's escort Ye Xiaoqing, the third young grandmother of Wanfu, to Jiayuguan to pick up the fourth young grandmother Yu Xiaolan and those children. Then be responsible for sending it to the "summer resort" of Mount Emei!
Wang Yuanwai hurriedly waved his hand to interrupt their words, and said in a concerned tone: "Virtuous nephew of Dabie Mountain, you have traveled all the way to assist us in robbing the corpse at the execution ground set up by the county government and have not rested for a while. Rushing back from such a tiring journey, the journey of thousands of miles may wear out your body and bones. According to the old man's opinion, it would be better for you to stay in our house and rest for a night before leaving!
As he spoke, he picked up the teacup and took another sip of "Longjing Green Tea", looked at dozens of Jianghu warriors, and said worriedly: You don't know, the checkpoint of Jiayuguan has been stationed in the imperial court for many years. Ye Xiaoqing, the second young grandmother of Wanfu, was able to pass the checkpoint smoothly this time, that is, she left alone with a small target, which did not arouse their suspicion!
Hearing this, the foreheads of dozens of Jianghu warriors immediately seeped out beads of sweat the size of soybeans. Slide down their cheeks and drip with impunity----
The dignified hot-blooded men were all so anxious that their cheeks were flushed. Just like those ripe persimmons, "snap your fingers"!
Immediately after that, their nervous words suddenly exploded: Master Wang, say so. Facing the officers and soldiers of the imperial court at the checkpoint, it will be difficult for Yu Xiaolan, the fourth young grandmother of the Wanfu Mansion, and those children to get out! What should we do?
Wang Yuanwai put down the teacup and said in a low voice: God has fulfilled the second young grandmother of Wanfu, Chen Xiaocui, to find the "summer resort" of Wanfu, and it must not bear to let the people of Wanfu not be reunited. As long as we think twice and think long-term, there will always be a way. Don't rush it!
The strong guy from Dabie Mountain patted his head and said: Master Wang, you and today's son are "in-laws" relationship. If, I guess right. You may be thinking about how to use him to save Jiayuguan right now----
Before he finished speaking, Wang Yuanwai shook his head and said with a wry smile: The virtuous nephew of Dabie Mountain, you don't know anything. The two sons of Wanfu were bewitched by the elder aunt Ning Feihu this time, and borrowed the soldiers and horses under the control of the second aunt Qiu Runan to break into the palace to assist him in "seeking power and usurping the throne". What an unpardonable capital sin! My in-laws, who are the sons of heaven, in front of hundreds of civil and military officials in the "Qinzheng Palace", dictated to the Lin Yushi of Dali Temple and read out the holy decree of "beheading all the mansions". After the dispersal of the dynasty, he returned to the "imperial study", and he ordered eight "guards with knives in front of the palace" to pardon the capital crimes of my queen Yinfeng and Lin Xiaoyuan, the little daughter of Lin Yushi!
At this point, tears welled up in his eyes like a "flood that opened the floodgates". He took out his handkerchief and wiped it vigorously, and said in a choked voice: In order to be able to deter the civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty and the common people, the master of the Son of Heaven is the most taboo to speak and do things "backtracking". Lao Yu and Lin Yushi knelt down three times with gratitude, and then shouted three times, "Thank you, Long live, long live my lord, long live!" Therefore, it is categorically impossible to tell Emperor Yongxi now. Wanfu four young grandmother Yu Xiaolan and those children are hiding in Jiayuguan!
These helpless words stimulated dozens of Jianghu warriors and the strong young man from Dabie Mountain couldn't help but sigh and said: Hey, listen to what Master Wang said. Yu Xiaolan, the fourth young grandmother of Wanfu, and those children, can't they just stay in Jiayuguan and "sit and wait to die"?
Looking at all the heroes with tense faces and frowns, Chen Xiaocui couldn't help but say: Uncle Wang, well-wishers, I remember. At the beginning, it was Lin Yushi who released carrier pigeons to Wanfu to give his daughter our eldest sister Lin, saying that our father-in-law and husband borrowed soldiers and horses to enter Beijing to assist the elder uncle in "seeking power and usurping the throne". Let us and the three old ladies and children leave Wanfu as soon as possible to escape!
When Ye Xiaoqing, who was bold and impatient, heard this, he said without thinking: Uncle Wang, well-wishers, after reading the letter that Lin Yushi asked the carrier pigeon to bring. I ordered a group of guards from the Lin Mansion to escort us, Sister Xiaolan, and our children into Jiayuguan! Since this matter can't alarm the current emperor, we can completely release the carrier pigeon to find Lin Yushi for help. Why are you all strained and worried?
Immediately, the air above the palace hall spread, swirling and cheering in unison: Hey, the third young grandmother of Wanfu is very right. Let's go to the backyard now and release the carrier pigeon to Lin Fu!
The words slipped out, and suddenly there was a "creaking" sound of the bench being kicked open. The figures were like fragmented arrows, "whoosh, whoosh, whoosh" towards the door of the hall!
The scene in front of him was so anxious that Wang Yuanwai couldn't help shouting: If you act so hastily, you will definitely bring trouble to dozens of people in Lin Yushi's mansion. Come back to me and think about it before making a decision!
Coldly, thirteen words like ice and arrows were drilled into his ears, "Dozens of people in Lin Yushi's mansion will bring misfortune". All the heroes who were running in a hurry were so frightened that they all stopped suddenly, and one by one they made a 360-degree turn on the spot, looked at the host behind them, and said with a reverent face: Outside the king, we don't think things through. Your words reminded us in time that the slightest mistake in this action will "affect the pond fish"!
Wang Yuanwai stood up and walked among the heroes, and said quietly: Heroes, the old man fully understands your eagerness to help the Wanfu people to join the group as soon as possible. But you have neglected the most important point. That is, because the people of Wanfu got the information provided by Lin Yushi and left early to escape, the officers and soldiers sent by the imperial court only saw Chen Xiaocui, the eldest young grandmother who was bent on accompanying his father and husband on Huangquan Road! Imagine what kind of mood Emperor Yongxi would have felt when he received such a reward? Can you think of who revealed the message to the people of Wanfu? What will he do?
Hearing this, dozens of Jianghu warriors and the strong guy from Dabie Mountain all said convincingly: Wang Yuanwai, listen to your old analysis. We already understand that the plan of Ye Xiaoqing, the third young grandmother of Wanfu, will not work! However, you must have a perfect plan in mind. Please, stop whetting our appetites!
Wang Yuanwai pressed their shoulders in turn, and said confidently: Heroes, if the old man's guess is good. Emperor Yongxi will definitely order which of the eight "guards with knives in front of the emperor" will go to monitor the Lin Mansion, and you will release a few carrier pigeons and fly to the Lin Mansion at once. It's sure to make them suspicious and catch them! Therefore, the old man decided to rush to the palace of Lin Yushi in the capital tomorrow morning to seek assistance. Thinking of the relationship between our little queen Yinfeng and Lin Xiaoyuan, the daughter of Lin Yushi, these "guards with knives in front of the palace" will definitely not be suspicious of us!
As he spoke, he changed his words and said, "You are already tired from continuous work, so stay in my house and rest in peace." Tomorrow morning, a few strong guys from Dabie Mountain will go back to pick up the three old ladies of Wanfu, and a few will stay in my house to protect the two young grandmothers of Wanfu!
At this moment, Ye Xiaoqing hung his head and scratched his ears like a child who had made a mistake: Uncle Wang, I didn't expect that we were in a hurry and almost did something bad. You've taught me a profound lesson today! In the future, you can urge me to make corrections like my own father-in-law. You can beat me or scold me!
As soon as her words landed, Wang Yuanwai said with relief: "Niece, saints still make mistakes. How can we human beings not make mistakes? If you know your mistakes, you can change them, what a big mistake!
Immediately, the palace hall burst into applause and cheers of excitement. This is the union of hearts, the collection of love!