Cao Jixiang's eyes were already full of tears, but he still continued to talk about the matter: "I didn't expect that things would turn out like that, when I reacted, when I mustered up the courage to tell Tian Guifei the truth of the matter, I rushed out of the room and rushed outside, I saw that all the people had left, Tian Guifei had left, and the person who beat Cao Jixiang had also left." Cao Jixiang he was there, his flesh and blood were blurred, and he couldn't even find a piece of good meat, and his eyes became very compassionate, and he only had one breath left. ”

"Is he dead?" Sun Xiang asked Cao Jixiang.

"He died, and he died for me. I still remember him saying to me with the only breath he had left: 'Cao Shen, you have to live well, not only for yourself, but also for me. At the beginning, my family was at the juncture of life and death, it was you who helped me save my family, and now I have my life back, which is also very fair, and you will not only represent you Cao Shen in the future, but also represent me Cao Jixiang. In the future, if you can, please live well, you must live well. ’

As soon as he finished speaking, the whole person passed out. The cruel Tian Guifei threw his body out of the palace and on a mass grave. Later, I secretly ran out of the palace to find his body, but I couldn't find it. When Cao Jixiang said these words, tears had already flowed.

After listening to the story told by Cao Jixiang, Sun Xiangyong looked at Cao Jixiang in a daze, and he didn't know whether what Cao Jixiang said was true or false. If it's true, it's all too bizarre; If it is fake, then Cao Jixiang is really his heart can be punished.

Cao Jixiang sighed and said, "Grandpa Sun, I know that for a while, you can't accept such a thing, if you don't believe it, you can take a look behind my cold palace." Behind the cold palace, I quietly erected a tombstone for Cao Jixiang at that time, and now I am powerful in the court, and no one dares to do anything to me. That tombstone is also known to many people, but no one dares to speak.

Sun Xiangyong heard Cao Jixiang say this, it seemed to be true, if what Cao Jixiang said was false, how could he know what Sun Xiangyong was going to say to him today, and set up a tombstone for Cao Jixiang behind the cold palace in advance.

"In that case, let's ask Father-in-law Cao to take our family to see the tombstone." When Sun Xiangyong looked at Cao Jixiang, his eyes were very complicated.

Because he knew that the person in front of him might be his long-lost brother, and when he thought of this, his heart was full of excitement.

Cao Jixiang took Sun Xiangyong around to the back of the cold palace, which was very dark, looking eerie and terrifying, very terrifying.

Cao Jixiang and Sun Xiangyong walked forward along the bumpy road, and after walking a short distance, they saw a tombstone with a bluestone slab. The tombstone is not big, very flat, and there are a few words engraved on it: the tomb of Cao Jixiang.

Cao Jixiang said to Sun Xiangyong: "Father-in-law Sun, please look at this tombstone, it was I set up for Cao Jixiang at that time!" ”

After Sun Xiangyong looked at the tombstone, he was very scared, took two steps back, and said, "What you said is the truth?" ”

Cao Jixiang immediately nodded and said, "Of course it's true, does Grandpa Sun think I'm telling a lie?" I don't know what I talked to my grandfather today, so how can I erect a tombstone here in advance? ”

It turns out that Cao Jixiang has always been rampant in the palace, and many people know about him erecting a stone tablet behind the cold palace.

They thought that the tombstone erected by Cao Jixiang was erected for themselves, thought that he had done too many bad things, and was afraid of getting some retribution, so they erected a tombstone for themselves behind the cold palace. didn't know that he erected this tombstone for Cao Jixiang, who died for him at that time, and he was not Cao Jixiang at all, but Cao Bing's brother Cao Shen, that is, Sun Xiangyong's biological brother Cao Shen.

Now, Sun Xiangyong finally understands: it turns out that Cao Jixiang is his long-lost biological brother. It turned out that his biological brother was still alive in the world, Sun Xiangyong remembered the miserable scene of his childhood, remembered that Cao Jixiang entered the palace as a eunuch for himself, and suffered so much after being a eunuch, and his heart became more and more uncontrollable. I only feel sad, rushing like a torrent.

He and Cao Jixiang hugged their heads in pain, and after crying for a while, they felt that this place was too ostentatious, so they still returned to Sun Xiangyong's residence.

Sun Xiang re-ordered his little eunuchs, brought the best tea, and sat down with Cao Jixiang to talk.

At this moment, the mood of the two people still has a lot of feelings and sadness.

Cao Jixiang sighed and said, "Ah Bing, I didn't expect that after so many years, we would be able to meet again, I really didn't expect it." Since I escaped death that time, I thought that I would never see you again in this life, and we could still see each other in the vast sea of people. ”

"yes." Sun Xiang sighed and said: "The heavens and the earth are big, and our brothers can see each other after being separated for so long, it is really God's mercy on us!" ”

The two of them said some inconsequential things again, and Sun Xiangyong suddenly remembered something.

Facing Cao Jixiang, he said: "Big brother, you have made a lot of enemies in the palace, do you know who wants to deal with you?" ”

Cao Jixiang thought sideways for a while, and said: "There are many people in this court and deep palace who want to deal with me, but the first thing that can make me think of is Xu Youzhen. ”

"Well, it's not Xu Youzhen. I went out of the palace today, what does my eldest brother know? ”

Cao Jixiang shook at first, and when he saw Sun Xiangyong's demeanor, he suddenly realized: "It turned out that Xu Youzhen invited you out of the palace?" ”

"That's right, Xu Youzhen doesn't know where I learned about the fact that I helped you listen to him talk to the emperor in front of the emperor that day. Invited me out of the palace today, and gave me a big mansion on Huanhua Street, and also gave me a golden Buddha with a red 10,000-year-old jade, big brother, please take a look. ”

As he spoke, Sun Xiang took out the golden Buddha of the 10,000-year-old ancient jade and showed it to Cao Jixiang.

After Cao Jixiang saw the golden Buddha of 10,000-year-old jade, he couldn't help but gasp.

He has seen a lot of priceless Buddha statues, but he has never seen such a jeweled and magnificent golden Buddha. If it weren't for the fact that he was Sun Xiangyong's biological eldest brother, I am afraid that Sun Xiangyong would not be able to resist the temptation of this golden Buddha of 10,000 years of ancient jade.

Cao Jixiang opened his mouth and asked: "Ah Bing, Xu Youzhen is using this golden Buddha and a mansion on Huanhua Street to buy you off, do you want you to help him do things?" ”

"That's right, I originally agreed to him." Sun Xiang looked at Cao Jixiang with some apologies: "I hope the eldest brother doesn't blame me, so far, since I already know the true identity of the eldest brother, I will not help outsiders to deal with the eldest brother no matter what." ”

Cao Jixiang smiled and said, "The so-called ignorant are not to blame!" The second brother is a celebrity in front of the emperor, and it is inevitable that some people will stutter. ”

After the two of them explained things clearly, they had nothing in their hearts, just like they had returned to the time of the year, and the relationship was very harmonious.

Sun Xiangyong saw that Cao Jixiang's face was still worried, so he asked, "Big brother, are you still worried about what Xu Youzhen wants to deal with you?" Although Xu Youzhen is powerful in the court, she has now lost the trust of the emperor. And the eldest brother and Shi Heng and General Shi joined forces, couldn't they deal with Xu Youzhen? ”

Cao Jixiang looked at Sun Xiangyong a little helplessly, and said: "You don't know about this second brother, Shi Heng and I are indeed powerful in the court, but I, Cao Jixiang, am just a eunuch. And Shi Heng and General Shi have been leading troops to fight all year round, so it is inevitable that there will be fewer opportunities in the imperial court. Xu Youzhen is different, Xu Youzhen is the first assistant of the cabinet, everything in the court needs him, no matter how big or small, he will naturally have more opportunities to contact the emperor, and it will be easier to get the emperor's trust! If he wants to impeach me, Shi Heng, and General Shi in front of the emperor, I'm afraid the emperor will believe it one day. ”

Sun Xiangyong was a little unconvinced when he heard Cao Jixiang say this.

"Big brother, don't be presumptuous, although this Xu Youzhen is a little powerful, I believe that the emperor's most trusted person is still me."

"That's right." Cao Jixiang smiled and said: "If you want to talk about the emperor's most trusted person, if you dare to recognize the second brother in this palace, absolutely no one will dare to recognize the first." Back then, you and the emperor suffered together in Warat for more than ten years, and you did your best for the emperor, and the emperor was no longer as simple as an ordinary courtier. The two of you have a very father-son affection, just like you will not betray the emperor no matter what. ”

Sun Xiangyong heard Cao Jixiang say this, and he was also very happy in his heart.

He himself felt that the emperor was like a relative to him, and he didn't just treat himself as a slave. And he is even more loyal to the emperor, he will never allow anyone to do anything to hurt the emperor. No matter who dares to hurt the emperor, he will definitely be the enemy of that person.

Sun Xiang took a sip of tea, looked at the golden Buddha on the side, and said to Cao Jixiang: "Big brother, don't worry." Since Xu Youzhen bought me to help him deal with you, then we will take care of it, and the matter of dealing with Xu Youzhen will be wrapped up in me, and I will definitely help you eradicate this scourge, eldest brother. ”

Cao Jixiang became depressed instead, he said: "I didn't know that the second brother was my biological brother, I would rather spend money to ask the second brother to help me do things." But now that I know that you are my younger brother, I can't let you put yourself in danger, so I should find a way to deal with Xu Youzhen myself, so I don't have to worry about the second brother. ”

Sun Xiangyong seemed to have a bamboo in his chest, he shook his head and said: "Big brother, don't worry, this matter will not crisis me, nor will it affect the emperor, I already have a plan in my heart." ”

So Sun Xiang beckoned Cao Jixiang to come over, and the two whispered for a while, and Sun Xiang said to Cao Jixiang with the plan he had thought of.

After Cao Jixiang listened, he stroked his palm and said: "Good strategy, good strategy, the second brother is really a good strategy." I believe that after this incident, the emperor's mustard for Xu Youzhen will be deeper. ”

Sun Xiang said with a smile: "I hope this strategy can be successful." ”

The next day, Sun Xiangyong went to the emperor's bedroom to serve the emperor.

When Zhu Qizhen saw Sun Xiangyong, he asked with a smile: "Grandpa Sun, did you have a lot of fun out of the palace yesterday?" ”

Sun Xiangyong laughed and said: "Your Majesty, the old slave was really happy when he left the palace yesterday, and there are a lot of fun places outside the palace. Why don't you go down to the court today, and the old slave accompanies the emperor to go out of the palace? First, you can look around, broaden your horizons, and feel comfortable; Second, you can also observe the people's feelings and see how the people have evaluated since the emperor ascended the throne. ”

When Zhu Qizhen heard Sun Xiang say this, he couldn't help but be moved, and said, "Okay, in that case, after I go down to the court today, I might as well go out for a walk with you." ”

So, Zhu Qizhen went to the upper court, and after the next court, Zhu Qizhen returned to the dormitory. Sun Xiang used the clothes that he had already prepared for the ordinary son to wear for Zhu Qizhen, and then the two of them quietly walked out of the palace.

After leaving the palace, the two of them wandered around the street aimlessly.

Zhu Qizhen rarely goes out of the palace, and when he sees that the people in the capital are rich, everything is very prosperous, and he is very comforted in his heart. He also specially asked a few people what they thought of the current emperor's politics.

Although the people didn't understand, they happily replied: "Now life is very good, the taxes are not heavy, there is food and clothing for a year, and you can save a few dollars of silver." If there are any natural disasters and man-made disasters, the imperial court will also allocate grain and loans, and can cope with life, and the current emperor is the master. ”

Zhu Qizhen couldn't help but feel a little moved in his heart, all ordinary people asked for was three meals, food and clothing, and as the emperor, they were already grateful to Dade for allowing them to live a carefree life.

After Zhu Qizhen asked a few people, he was in a good mood.

The two of them were walking and walking, and suddenly saw a Taoist priest on the corner of the street, who was holding a white canvas there, measuring people's characters. Book on canvas: Shinto Lee Michiki.

Sun Xiangyong saw Li Daoji's portrait as if he had found a treasure, and said to the emperor: "Your Majesty, can you see the white canvas?" ”

Zhu Qizhen glared at Sun Xiangyong and said, "Grandpa Sun, you forgot again, why are you called Emperor I again, if someone hears it, how can it be good, don't forget that we came out this time to make a private patrol of microservices." ”

Sun Xiang laughed and joked: "Isn't the emperor also called the old slave Sun Gonggong?" ”

The two of them looked at each other and couldn't help laughing.

Sun Xiangyong pointed to the Taoist priest in the distance, and said solemnly: "Your Majesty, do you know who that Taoist priest is?" ”

Zhu Qizhen pointed to the words on the white sail and read word by word: "Li Daoji." Yes, this Taoist priest is Li Daoji, this person is said to be the first Shinto in the world, and all of them are precise and inaccurate in word measurement and divination. ”

Zhu Qizhen disagreed: "Do you believe this kind of thing?" Most of these people who talk about the world's first Shinto and the world's first gods and monks are pretending to be gods and deceiving ghosts. If this Li Daoji is really the first Shinto in the world, does he need to set up a stall on this street? ”

"Your Majesty, the so-called real person does not show his face, and he does not show his face. Although Li Daoji is setting up a stall on the street, he only divination and hexagram for ten people every day, and the next person who comes to ask him for advice will not accept it no matter how rich and powerful he is. According to the old slave's knowledge, there are many high-ranking officials and eunuchs in the capital who are willing to debut to Li Daoji, but Li Daoji refuses to agree. He would rather measure words and divination for ordinary people on this street than move to the Gaomen compound. ”

Zhu Qizhen heard Sun Xiang say this, and he was a little interested in this Li Daoji. Since this person can do it and refuse to bend his waist for five buckets of rice, it can be seen that no matter what his Taoism is, it can be seen that he is a Taoist priest who is willing to sympathize with the people.

"In that case, anyway, it's idle to do, why don't we go to him and test the word?" Zhu Qizhen asked.

Sun Xiang hurriedly lowered his body and saluted: "Your Majesty." No, it's Zhu Gongzi, and the old slave also has this meaning. Zhu Gongzi, please. ”

So, Zhu Qizhen was in front and Sun Xiang was in the back, and the two of them went to find a Taoist priest to measure words. This Li Daoji is over forty years old, with beautiful eyebrows and beautiful hair, hanging down, looking very fairy-like.

The two of them walked up to Li Daoji, Sun Xiang pointed at his case with his hand, and said, "Dao Chief, we want to test words today." ”

Li Daoji raised his head, glanced at Sun Xiangyong and Zhu Qizhen, showed a frightened look in his eyes, and then said: "Today, the poor Dao has been filled with ten people, and the two of them should have come back tomorrow, but since this son wants to test words, then this Dao will make an exception, son, please sit." ”

After speaking, Li Daoji moved the stool he was sitting on in front of Zhu Qizhen and respectfully invited him to sit down.

When Zhu Qizhen saw Li Daoji like this, he felt incredible. He asked Sun Xiangyong in a whisper, and said, "Father-in-law Sun, don't you say that this Li Daoji is not afraid of the powerful people in the DPRK and China, why did he immediately change his attitude towards me when he saw my gorgeous clothes." ”

Sun Xiang also showed a surprised look on his face, and he continued Zhu Qizhen's words and said: "Zhu Gongzi, the old slave doesn't know what the reason is, but this Li Daoji is not like this on weekdays. Yesterday, when the old slave went out of the palace, he also came to Li Daoji to measure the characters, and at that time he had already measured ten people, and several high-ranking officials and eunuchs in the court came to him to measure the characters. The old slave also wanted to test his words, but he refused to test it for us. ”

"Oh?" Zhu Qizhen showed a very strange look on his face, he turned around and asked Li Daoji, "Daochang Li, don't you have a rule?" Only ten people are tested every day, why would I make an exception today to test the words of my son? ”

Li Daoji stood in front of Zhu Qizhen, bent down, looked very respectful, and said: "On weekdays, the people who come to measure the characters are just the ministers of the DPRK and the central government, and what they seek is either wealth or personal future, but today this prince is different from them. If Poor Dao is not mistaken, this son is a heavenly dragon descending to earth, and he is a true dragon heavenly son. Since you have come to measure the words of the poor road, what you are asking must be about the country's social welfare and the people's livelihood. If Poor Dao doesn't even want to do this for you, wouldn't he be sorry for the people of the world? ”

After Zhu Qizhen heard Li Daoji's words, his face suddenly sank, and he asked, "Who are you?" ”

Li Daoji's expression was still so calm, and he replied: "This son of Qiqi is just a Taoist priest below, surnamed Li Ming Daoji, and the ancestor of the poor Dao is Li Tianshi of the Song Dynasty. ”

Zhu Qizhen saw that Li Daoji's answer was very calm, and there didn't seem to be any hidden secret, and he couldn't help but feel shocked in his heart: Could it be that this Li Daoji really recognized himself as the emperor at a glance?

He asked quietly: "Since you said that this son is a true dragon descending to earth and a true dragon emperor, aren't you afraid that after being known by the people of the court, you will say that you have committed the great crime of rebellion?" ”

Li Daoji smiled slightly and said: "Poor Dao is not worried, if Poor Dao said something wrong, and because of this, he was guilty of rebellion, then Poor Dao was killing himself, but Poor Dao is confident that Poor Dao has never said wrong." But all the true dragon emperors have a temperament that ordinary people do not have, and even the ministers of the court absolutely do not have this temperament. The so-called dragon has dragon energy, and the tiger has tiger energy, and the temperament exuded by the true dragon Tianzi is definitely not owned by ordinary people. Because the true dragon is the Son of Heaven, sent down to the mortal world by heaven. ”

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