Chapter Seventy-Seven: The Man Behind the Scenes
Time flies like a white horse, and the originally gorgeous flowers and bright green leaves are now all declining in color, and they are shattered by the ruthless north wind.
The scene in the garden of the prince is even more remarkable. How splendid it used to be, how withered it is now. The remnants of flowers and leaves fall to the ground and no one cares. The people who used to enjoy the flowers are nowhere to be found, and they can't hear the final words of the flowers.
Hua Shu sat quietly in the flower pavilion, looking at the scene full of gardens and secretly wept. She was never a person who was easy to be sad before, but since she arrived at the Shizi Mansion, sorrow has become her shadow day and night.
Recently, Liu Yifu often goes in and out of the Forgotten Dust Building, and often does not return at night. Huashu has always been gentle, although she is dissatisfied with Liu Yifu, she never dares to speak out in front of him.
Lin Yunrou's existence, she knows it, and she has never been jealous of it. She stayed in this world's mansion, and as the queen of the world, she took care of the housework, and in her opinion, it was never just an obligation.
Soaking in the cold courtyard day and night, she finally understood the word 'love' that she had always emphasized in her paintings. She has no love for Liu Yifu, but she doesn't have the courage to change the status quo, so she can only be depressed day by day.
Xin Qiao really couldn't bear it, so she stepped forward and gently shook Huashu's hand and said, "Queen of the World, if you're not happy here, then leave here?!" ”
Hua Shu looked at Xin Qiao in astonishment, and shook her head helplessly, "Xin Qiao, how can you say such a thing, my body can't help myself, don't you know?" ”
Xinqiao clasped Huashu's hand tightly and said seriously: "Miss, don't worry, all the consequences will be borne by Xinqiao." The eldest lady doesn't have to worry about where to leave, the second lady will definitely arrange for the eldest lady. As long as the eldest lady wants to leave here, she can do so at any time. ”
Hua Shu thought about it for a while, and immediately shook his head and vetoed, "No, then they will still reduce the blame to the painter, it's just that, I am destined to guard this empty courtyard for the rest of my life." ”
The eldest lady is weak by nature, and it is better to be obedient than to resist. Xinqiao also knew it for a long time, she sighed and stopped persuading.
"After death, the lady is here." A maid stepped forward to report.
"Madame is here? Why didn't anyone report in advance? Hua Shu hurriedly wiped away her tears and stood up.
The maid continued to reply: "Madame heard that the queen was recuperating in peace, so she didn't let people spread it, just said sit and leave. The prince has also returned. ”
Xin Qiao said to the maid on the side: "It seems that I listened to what I taught you last time, and now I know how to come and report the news." Concubine Shi knows, you go down first. ”
"Yes." The maid respectfully stepped aside.
Huashu turned around and held Xinqiao's hand, and said anxiously, "Xinqiao, what should I do?" Should I go and see Madame? But she didn't summon me......"
Xin Qiao thought for a while and said, "Let's go and see the queen of the world, just serve a cup of tea and show your face." ”
Huashu ran out of ideas, so she followed Xinqiao's instructions and instructed the girl to make tea, serve it herself, and come to the front hall.
Before she could reach the door, she heard a fierce conversation in the room, and she knew that it was not convenient to enter at this time, so she immediately stopped and was about to turn away. I only heard Mrs. Zhang's voice say: "A small painting face, hundreds of you haven't helped her?" ”
A man's voice replied: "Madame, don't underestimate her, I only recently found out that she actually has a relationship with Taoyuan, and she is still a closed disciple of Taoyuan Hall Master Qin Zhengfeng, and the future Taoyuan Hall Master." Those little minions, when they heard her origin, were already frightened, and more than a dozen people fled at the moment. Just because she didn't dare to offend her, and because she had extraordinary martial arts, taking her life out of a hundred people was as simple as finding a bag, so she couldn't be captured immediately. ”
It turned out that Jin Qilin was summoned by Mrs. Zhang and Xie Hui to assassinate Liu Yu in a conspiracy, but because he was bumped into by Huayan, it ruined their good deeds.
Hearing the man's last words, Hua Shu was so shocked that she dropped the tray in her hand. The sound of broken cups also made the conversation in the room stop abruptly.
Hua Shu hurriedly leaned over to clean up the mess, only to see two figures flashing in front of her, she raised her head nervously, and saw Mrs. Zhang and Liu Yifu staring at her in surprise.
She hurriedly leaned over and saluted: "Huashu to meet Madame." ”
Mrs. Zhang looked at Huashu for a long time with her vicious eyes, and suddenly regained a loving smile on her face, and said to her, "When did Shu'er come?" Didn't you say you were unwell? How can you move around at will, it's not good to eat the wind. ”
Huashu was shocked and sweated, and tried to stay calm, "Madame forgives me, Huashu learned that Madame was driving and wanted to serve on the side, but she was sick and couldn't, she just wanted to serve a cup of tea to Madame, but she accidentally tripped on the way here." I can't even do this for my wife, and I really damn it. ”
When Mrs. Zhang heard this, she thought that she hadn't heard the conversation they had just had, so she breathed a sigh of relief, she helped Huashu up, and said with a smile: "You are just too worried, the days will be long in the future, Shu'er is still afraid that she will not have the opportunity to fulfill her daughter-in-law's filial piety?" Go back and rest. ”
Liu Yifu said perfunctorily with an expressionless face: "After the world, I am not feeling well, so I should rest more, and leave the affairs of the house to the attendants." ”
"Thank you, madam, the prince cares, and the painting Shu retires." After saluting respectfully, Hua Shu slowly retreated.
Seeing Huashu leaving, Mrs. Zhang's face immediately fell, she looked at Liu Yifu reproachfully and said, "Why can't even the subordinates in the house manage it, let her get the news." She saw me and knew I was coming, but I don't know if she had seen General Xie. ”
Liu Yifu flattered: "Mother don't worry, she is a woman, what can she understand." Even if she heard our conversation, I didn't dare say it. ”
Mrs. Zhang glanced at the direction in which Huashu left in disbelief, and had a way in her heart, and said to Liu Yifu: "Whether she hears our conversation or not, she will not come to this mansion in her life, and she will not be allowed to meet the painter." You're going to have to watch it! ”
"Mother rest assured, she has always been very obedient." Liu Yifu said proudly.
"That's it." After Mrs. Zhang finished speaking, she turned around and returned to the lobby.
Xie Hui stood up from his seat and greeted them, "How is it?" Did she find anything? ”
Liu Yifu said indifferently: "Uncle Hao doesn't have to worry, nothing happens." ”
When Xie Hui heard this, his heart calmed down a little, and he continued the conversation just now: "After the golden unicorn was seriously injured by the painting, he fled, and yesterday he quietly came to me and asked me for gold, but I was temporarily dragged by me. ”
Mrs. Zhang's round eyes widened, and she said angrily: "He still has the face to ask for money, but he didn't do it, but he showed his feet." What kind of elf is Huayan, if she uses Taoyuan's relationship, won't we all suffer when we investigate. If you want me to say, I will take the opportunity to eradicate the remnants of the evil together, so as to prevent future troubles! ”
Xie Hui stepped out to stop him: "No, although they were defeated, the golden unicorn is no better than ordinary minions, and the kung fu is still not to be underestimated." If they are forced to jump over the wall, they may have to shake out a lot of things for us. In my opinion, it is enough to send them away with money. Even if they don't keep it a secret from us, they won't mention the assassination for their own lives, otherwise even if we don't kill him, Taoyuan won't let him go. ”
Although Liu Yifu was not directly involved in the assassination of Liu Yu, he was still aware of Madame Zhang and Xie Hui's plans. During the autumn hunt, it was precisely to avoid getting involved in it, so I went out to hunt every day and returned to the camp late at night.
He was a spoiled kid who only thought about his own pleasure and didn't care about anything else.
Liu Yifu sat and listened for a long time, and felt bored, so he got up and said goodbye to Mrs. Zhang. Mrs. Zhang knew Liu Yifu's temperament, and she was not reluctant, so she nodded and agreed.
Xie Hui continued: "If it hadn't been for the appearance of the painting, we would have already succeeded. ”
Mrs. Zhang stood up and said angrily, "Then get rid of her." I've long seen her as not a good stubble. If she is left behind, there will be endless troubles in the future. ”
Xie Hui asked: "The relationship between the background of the painting is strong. Taoyuan's power is enough to compete with the imperial court, how can we get rid of her? ”
Mrs. Zhang suddenly had a plan: "Then suppress Taoyuan and reduce their power." Without Taoyuan as a pillar, see what else she can do with her face. ”
"How to suppress?"
Mrs. Zhang snorted lightly and said, "You have to find a way, you only know how to ask." If you quietly add a handful of oil on Songshan Mountain, can Liu Yuhe still be able to escape? ”
Xie Hui was a little unhappy by Mrs. Zhang's words, but he didn't get angry, "If I show up on Songshan Mountain, how about being corrected by the rebellion of the Golden Qilin?" Madame, don't worry. He walked back and forth, then turned around and said, "There you have!" ”
Mrs. Zhang hurriedly stepped forward and asked, "What can you come up with?" ”
"In the battle of Peicheng, Taoyuan led the troops to join, and the emperor was already afraid of them at that time. Jin Qilin is a person in the rivers and lakes, and Taoyuan is in the dominant position in the rivers and lakes, if the crime of assassination is blamed on Taoyuan, the emperor will do something, even if the emperor is not sure whether Taoyuan is the mastermind, he will take this opportunity to suppress them. The emperor has been looking for this opportunity. ”
Mrs. Zhang lowered her head and pondered, "This is also a good idea. She raised her head and looked at Xie Hui, "Then let's do it according to General Xie's method!" Always kill their limelight. That painting face was seriously injured, and I am afraid that I am unable to care about what is happening outside. ”
Xie Hui nodded, suddenly remembered something, and then said: "Madam often serves the emperor, have you noticed the emperor's recent changes?" ”
"Change? You mean the emperor was injured? Mrs. Zhang asked.
"Exactly. It has been more than ten days since he came back from Songshan, but the emperor's illness has not improved. What did the Imperial Doctor say? Xie Hui leaned over to Mrs. Zhang's side and whispered.
Mrs. Zhang understood the meaning, "The imperial doctor said that the emperor's qi and blood are blocked, and he will have to recuperate for a few days." Eat and drink on weekdays, you must be meticulous, and you must not be angry, otherwise you will ......"
"How else?" Xie Hui asked further.
"Otherwise, the blood will be damaged and cannot be cured."
Xie Hui looked at Mrs. Zhang, and the two looked at each other and smiled.
"It's time to give the emperor a wake-up call." Mrs. Zhang glanced at Xie Hui meaningfully.
Xie Hui nodded and replied, "It's time to say it." Madame, rest assured, the general trend is on Madame's side. Except for Fu Liang and Painting Xia Shan, no one else had any other intentions. It's just that Xu Xianzhi seems to be a little wavering. ”
"It's painting Xia Mountain again, he's old and confused! Fu'er became the emperor, which was only good for him, but he was stubborn. Is it clear that you are against us? Mrs. Zhang gritted her teeth and said angrily.
Xie Hui glanced left and right, and made sure that there was no one, so he walked up to Mrs. Zhang, hugged her shoulders, and said softly: "Sister Fu doesn't have to worry, the prince's accession to the throne is already the trend of the times, and after the prince stabilizes the court, you can slowly clean him up." ”
Mrs. Zhang pushed Xie Hui shyly, "You're not afraid of others seeing it!" ”
"Who dares to look at it! Don't worry. ”
The birds in the trees were arguing over something, and they hid the whispers in the house.