The return trip from the spring hunt originally scheduled for April 15 was postponed to late April due to the rebellion of the Qingli army. When he came, there were only a few hundred of the 3,000 forbidden troops left, and a few unfortunate clans and courtiers who accompanied the chauffeur died in that last bloody night. During Emperor Liang's lifetime, he had experienced two rebellions of this magnitude, the first time he was an attacker, and this time he became a target for others. The winner of both times was him, the first time he won the throne, and the second time he couldn't tell what he had won.

As for the so-called "King Qi's rebellion case" that set off a monstrous wave thirteen years ago and ended with the blood of tens of thousands of people, now that I think about it carefully, in fact, there was no real sword shadow flashing the eyelashes of the Son of Heaven from beginning to end. This was especially felt when the old emperor looked at the remnants of the forbidden army around him with trembling eyes.

Outside the imperial capital, waiting for the Son of Heaven to return to Luan, it was the civil and military ministers who stayed behind in the Zhongshu Order, there was no queen, there was no honor, and the king led two thousand forbidden troops to immediately take over the defense around Emperor Liang, and all the Jicheng troops withdrew from the capital, camped in the suburbs, and waited for the reward before returning to the original station.

At this point, Emperor Liang finally settled down and began to prepare, brewing a storm all the way.

Unlike Xia Jiang, who was absconding, King Yu had no intention of escaping at all, and the queen did not escape. Because they had no ability to flee, they could not even survive without the wealth and honor of the capital.

The day after Emperor Liang returned to Luan, King Yuman became the second royal family in this dynasty to live in the "Han Zihao" cell, and I don't know if he ever thought of his eldest brother who never bowed his head under heavy shackles when he was curled up on the stone floor with iron ropes.

Because of Concubine Jing's plea, the queen was not listed as a rebel party, but as a person who stayed in the town. She has not stopped any action of King Yu, and has issued an edict to suppress the forbidden army, and the words "being cheated" cannot clear her of all her crimes. Waste disposal is unavoidable. Yan Que asked for the removal of the titles and honorifies of the Yan family in order to atone for his sins. Emperor Liang didn't know why, he didn't allow the excerpt to be left behind, and after being left behind, it seemed to disappear without reply. At the beginning of May, when the inner court released the hunting sacrifice to all the disciples of the Jingjue, Yan Yujin still got his share. The preservation of the Yan clan made many courtiers who did not have an obvious party attached to the king themselves, but secretly supported him because they were the old protégés of Master Yan, and breathed a sigh of relief. In the end, it was judged that there were a total of 27 people in the same party as the king of honor, and only two of them were above the third grade, although the remaining ministers were all punished for their carelessness, but the blood that flowed through the streets of Kyoto was much lighter than expected.

The old case, which has been sealed in the dust for thirteen years and has almost been deliberately forgotten by people, will inevitably be turned out from the depths of memory by many old ministers at this time, comparing them one by one, secretly sighing that the consumption of time can be a ruthless and ruthless subway wrist. Soak so soft.

But for King Yu, who was at the center of the storm, he didn't feel his father's kindness at all. He regretted it very much, and regretted that he shouldn't have trusted that Qilin genius in the first place. regretted that he was ruined under the instigation of Xia Jiang. But at the same time, he knows very well that even if things do all over again. He will still make the same choice. Because the ambition and obsession for the throne have soaked into his blood and bone marrow, it has become the main motivation and goal of his life. He could never bow down at the feet of another brother like King Yu and King Huai.

Now that he loses, the only end is death. All the way to the net, this kind of death is not the same as the eldest brother back then, he knows that he will be exiled from the royal family forever, no matter how many thirteen years have passed, no one will want to rehabilitate him.

This is not only because he has no grievances, but also because he is not the Xiao Jingyu who is smiling at the world and unreachable.

There will never be a second Xiao Jingyu in the world, even King Jing, who now has faintly held the position of the East Palace in his hands, can only look at the back of that person from afar.

"Didn't you find any trace of Xia Jiang here?" In Su's house, he shook his head hatefully, "He's really an old lonely, and he blames me for not notic......ing for a while."

"Xia Jiang is caught sooner or later, I'm not in a hurry," Mei Changsu sighed, "What I'm anxious about is that Sister Xia Dong, Her Royal Highness has already asked for forgiveness, when can I take people out?" ”

Meng Zhi already knew about Nie Feng at this time, and of course he could understand Mei Changsudi's anxious mood, but he wanted to know more about the current situation in the palace, and immediately persuaded: "You can be at ease first, and forgiveness is only a forgiveness of capital crimes, and it is not a non-fallen." Xia Jiangmou defected and hidden, His Majesty was angry with the Hanging Mirror Division, how could it be so easy to get people out? If King Jing's strength is too great, Your Majesty may be suspicious again, don't you dare to tell King Jing that Nie Feng is waiting because of this? What's more, Nie Feng has now heard you explain the cause and effect of the front and back, and he is not uneasy, as long as Xia Dong is okay in the end, it will be a good thing to wait for a month or two. ”

For these reasons of his persuasion, Mei Changsu actually understood in his heart, sighed lightly, did not answer, turned his gaze to the light figure in the room, and said: "Gong Yu, don't get it anymore, go and rest." ”

Gong Yu, who was holding a delicate incense burner and carefully smoking the gauze tent, lowered his head when he heard this, and a red cloud flew by his cheeks, and said in a low voice: "I want to smoke evenly, the sect master can sleep better at night", which is already very good. Mei Changsu said, "I said that you are not my maid, so you don't have to serve me like this. ”

Meng Zhi looked at Gong Yu's flushed face and said with a smile: "Has the palace girl moved into the Su Mansion?" I think it's like I'm not in the house anymore. ”

Lord Montame teased. It's still Brother Li in the house, they take care of me, how dare I interfere. Gong Yulian walked out of the inner room, stopped about five steps in front of Mei Changsu, hesitated, took two steps closer, bowed her head and said: "Gong Yu just heard that the sect master had troubles, but thought of an idea, I don't know if I can solve the sect master's worries......"

"You mean Xia Dong's business?"

"Yes......"

"What do you have in mind to hear about it?"

"Gong Yu knows the art of disguise, although it is impossible to hide it for a long time or completely replace it with another person, but the light in the prison is dim. At most, there are only jailers patrolling every day, and it is not known if they can successfully hide it for a few days......"

Mei Changsu is so smart. As soon as I heard it, I understood, "You mean let's take you to the prison." Swap you with Xia Dong? ”

"Yes. I can imagine the feelings of General Nie and Mrs. Nie who are so affectionate and meaningful, and they want to see each other as soon as possible...... However, it is uncertain when Mrs. Nie will be released from prison, so it is better to let me go in for a few days, at least let them meet and talk to each other first......"

Mei Changsu lowered his eyes and pondered for a moment. Xu Xu asked, "Are you sure?" ”

"Gong Yu is confident that he will not be pierced."

"You're not the same height as Xia Dong, aren't you?"

"It's a little shorter, but I have special shoes that can make me taller, and that's pretty much the same."

"That's a good idea...... As long as you are careful not to let Xia Dong be interrogated during that time, you will probably be able to hide the past ......," Mei Changsu stared at Gong Yu, "But if you let her go to the prison, I'm afraid you will have to suffer a little." ”

Seeing Gong Yu's heartbeat like this, he couldn't help but speed up a lot, and said softly: "I can share the worries of the sect master." Gong Yu didn't feel bitter......"

"That's good," Meng Zhi smiled, "You always have this thing hanging in your mind." I'm worried too. I think the palace girl's strategy is good, although it is a prison. It's okay to find an excuse to go in and visit a prison. So be it. I'll arrange for you, leave it alone. ”

Mei Changsu also had a faint smile on his face. Said to Gong Yu gently: "Then I will wronged you, go down, prepare early, and listen to the arrangement of the Great Commander at that time." ”

"Yes." Gong Yu pursed her cherry lips, her eyes flashed with great joy, she squatted down and slowly retreated.

Meng Zhi stretched his neck to look at her back, and then looked back at Mei Changsu, raised his eyebrows and said, "Xiaoshu, I'm already a very thick person, but I think even I can see it......"

"You'd better keep being rough." Mei Changsu shook him coldly and said, "Is the Grand Commander idle now?" King Jing now has no time to take care of the patrol camp, so I asked you to find a suitable partner for Ouyang Ji, have you done this? ”

"I recommended a few King Jing, I think Zhu Shouchun is good, he is my former deputy commander, absolutely honest and reliable." Meng Zhi leaned his head over as he spoke, and lowered his voice: "There is also news, the inner court has issued an order to divinate the auspicious day for Si Tianjian." It is estimated that in two days, the news will spread all over the city. ”

"Is it an auspicious day for the crown prince?" Mei Changsu smiled faintly, "This is not an accident. ”

"Although it is not surprising, it is a happy event, and after many years, my wish is approaching step by step, and you should be happy and happy." Meng Zhi patted him on the shoulder: "Your Majesty, I have been in poor health from time to time recently, and I can't go to court. When the crown prince is established, King Jing will justifiably supervise the country. Isn't this what you've been working hard all these years for? Why are you still so sullen? ”

Mei Changsu silently didn't answer, turned his head to look out the window, and saw Li Gang hurriedly walking in from outside the courtyard, obviously bringing some information, so he couldn't help but squint his eyes.

"Sect Master Qianzhou Flying Pigeon has news ......"

"Come in and say."

"Yes." Li Gang stepped forward and hugged his fists, "Sect Master Xie Yu is dead." ”

Meng Zhi was suddenly shocked and asked, "How did you die?" ”

"The government concluded that it was an accident. He was doing hard labor in the quarry, and a rockfall on the slope killed him. ”

"So coincidentally?" Meng Zhi touched his forehead in a daze, "But when I think of the sins he committed, it is really cheap for him to die like this." ”

"It's cheaper, but it's better to be dead than alive." A trace of ruthless light flashed in Mei Changsu's eyes: "Xia Jiang conspired against the old emperor, the new prince is in high prestige, and he wants to retry the old case of Chiyan, and at this time, it is just an opportunity to hook up." Meng Zhi's heart moved and asked, "You mean ......?"

"Xie Yu is a very life-loving person, he is now out of the death penalty, and he will not be willing to turn over the old case, so it is useless for him to live. What I need is the handwritten confession in the hands of the eldest princess of Liyang, who will not be able to take it out until he is dead. ”

"I see what you mean. But will it be a little rushed? Meng Zhi asked a little worriedly: "King Jing hasn't been canonized yet, I think it's better to be more stable." ”

Mei Changsu glanced at him and couldn't help laughing: "Brother Meng, have you forgotten that we are taking the flying pigeon book?" Xie Yu is now a hard labor prisoner, and the most news of his death is through the stagecoach slow transmission, and he is not even qualified to expedit. Coming from Qianzhou, waiting for the eldest princess of Liyang to receive the message, it was almost a month or two later, and the time was just right. ”

"Oops!" Meng Zhi knocked on his head: "That's right, I think things are not fine, your exquisite heart is really no one can compare." ”

"In the past few months, we must be quiet, and the current status of King Jing is different, and the government must work harder. Fortunately, after the adjustment of the past two years, there are more handy courtiers, and the situation is not bad. The corners of Mei Changsu's lips were slightly raised, and his face was gratified: "The matter of closing the position in the year of the harvest and disaster in various places has been done beautifully, and now who dares to say that His Royal Highness King Jing is not good at civil affairs?" ”

"It's strange to say," Meng Zhi shrugged his shoulders and said, "He's just as happy as you now, but he still looks sullen." Are you bored because of the poison on Nie Feng's body, what are you bored? ”

"You also think about him, he is getting heavier and heavier now, and he will inevitably feel tired." Mei Changsu sighed: "There are still you by my side, you can talk about your heart, who is beside him?" Courtiers' generals...... Although Concubine Jing can be relieved that he is forbidden by the palace. ”

Meng Zhi couldn't help but be stunned for a long time by what he said, his heart was very sour, he wanted to say something, and when he looked at Mei Changsu's depressed face, he felt that he couldn't say it.

"Sect Master", Zhen Ping's voice suddenly sounded outside the door, "General Nie is awake." ”

Mei Changsu immediately raised his eyebrows and smiled, grabbed Meng Zhi's arm and said, "Let's go, let's go and accompany Brother Nie, Wei Zheng has been in his room, let's go over again, he must be tall."

His rare cheerfulness made Meng Zhi suddenly feel in a trance, as if he saw the silver-robed young general again, and shouted with a bright smile on his face: "Let's go and go to Brother Nie to compete for arrows!" But for a moment, the scene in front of him was clear again, and only the pale face and the faint smile showed no trace of the past.

"Xiaoshu" The commander of the forbidden army grabbed his shoulders and rushed out, "I think...... Or tell King Jing? ”