Chapter 21 Taizong's Anger in the Imperial Study The end of the road back to the stormy night

At night in the imperial capital, it is quiet and peaceful.

In the imperial study of the palace, Gao Qiong, the chief manager of the palace, was holding a purple sand Xuanjing medicine furnace, and was bending over Taizong Zhao Guangyi to pour a slightly hot purple ginseng tea.

The milky white and mellow ginseng tea slowly overflowed, and the viscous and dripping drips into the crystal green and transparent jade bottle.

Half a bottle was about to be full, Gao Qiong immediately stopped pouring the flow, and lightly handed the jade bottle to Zhao Guangyi, who was holding the music in his hand and watching, but his brows had been frowning and not stretching out.

"Your Majesty, the old slave of purple ginseng tea has been prepared for Your Majesty, please take it while it is hot, so that you can give full play to the maximum effect of purple ginseng!"

Zhao Guangyi didn't hear his words. Seeing Gao Qiong approaching, he suddenly said:

"Old man, this piece in my hand was handed over by Jingzhao Mansion, and it is about the detailed process of the Prince's Mansion forcibly demolishing the houses of the People's Mansion.

Kan'er said: Regarding the forced demolition, it was all done by the crown prince's concubine Liangdi Zhang. Its purpose was only to curry favor with the prince and escort the prince back to the palace in order to win the prince's favor and favor.

Moreover, when it was demolished, she was purchased at a high price and communicated with those homeowners in advance, how could she have expected such a turmoil that day.

Kan'er asked the people in the prince's mansion to prove the matter in detail, and the confessions of the people were the same as what Zhang Liangdi said; But when Kan'er wanted to ask the homeowners about the matter, she found that the homeowners had disappeared collectively.

In the end, Kan'er assigned all the subordinates of Jingzhao Mansion to search and investigate, and after several days, there was no news.

However, when Kan'er was about to give up, this morning, Kan'er's subordinates were shocked to hear a shocking news: a woodcutter found a burning scene of murder and burning in the remote mountains and forests in the western suburbs of the city.

It may be that the heavens are clear and the souls are unjust, and when the fire burned for most of the time, it coincided with a mountain rain of a large scale, which allowed the murder scene to be preserved.

After Kan'er heard the news, he immediately led his subordinates and notified them to go to the scene of the crime together with the servants of the Three Divisions and the officials of the Underworld.

At the scene of the crime, they cleared out a total of 67 corpses of men, women, and children, all of whom were shot by people with strong bows and crossbows, and this number is exactly the same as the total number of missing homeowners and the number of men, women, and children!

The remnants of the victims found by the survey division at the scene also confirmed this, and the victims were the mysterious group of missing homeowners who wanted to demolish the mansion in the prince's mansion!

At that time, the survey divisions also found a waist card at the scene, and this waist card was unique to the prince's mansion.

The stakes of this murder case are very high, and there are many strange and unbelievable places. The survey department did not dare to make a noise, and Kan'er did not dare to speculate and think, so he presented the whole case to me, and let me investigate and decide! ”

"What do you think, old man?"

At the right time, Zhao Guangyi picked up the jade bottle, put it to his mouth and sucked it gently.

"Your Majesty, the Eight Dragonrider Purple Guards, who escorted His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, are back. The prince is still in Luoyang City! ”

Gao Qiong did not give a positive answer and deliberately diverted the topic.

"Well, Luoyang is the throat gateway of my imperial capital, and it is of great significance. The crown prince is the governor of the heavens, and he stays here for a while and is close to the local officials and people, which is also understandable.

It's just that this purple guard, why didn't he stay by the prince's side to protect the prince and come back first? ”

Zhao Guangyi couldn't help but think so, and he was talking lightly;

"Your Majesty, you know: the Eight Purple Cloth Guards are the most outstanding middle-generation disciples of the eight major sects of martial arts, and among the respective sects selected to show their loyalty, they are by your side, Your Majesty, to protect your safety. These eight people joined forces, and the old slave was not an opponent.

And they, although they are unruly and extremely difficult to control, have always been loyal and obedient to the emperor, and they only obey and obey you. If it weren't for the fact that they couldn't bear it, they would not abandon the prince in Luoyang City and return to Beijing to report on their own.

The emperor, the purple guard returned, the prince has been in Luoyang City for more than half a month, and he is addicted to the Peony Pavilion day and night.

The Eight Purple Guards couldn't bear it, so they left angrily. ”

Gao Qiong carefully explained for the eight purple guards.

"Peony Pavilion? What is the Peony Pavilion? ”

Hearing this, Zhao Guangyi couldn't help frowning slightly and asked in detail;

"This...?" Gao Qiong hesitated;

"Hey, old man, I'll forgive you for your innocence, but it's okay to say it!"

Zhao Guangyi narrowed his eyes slightly and asked.

"Obey the emperor's orders! Then forgive the old slave for being blunt. Peony Pavilion, is really the place of fireworks and willow lane, and it is also what the folk call a brothel...! ”

"Bang~!"

Before Gao Qiong's words were finished, the ginseng tea jade bottle in Zhao Guangyi's hand had already fallen heavily on the couch table.

"Hahaha! Okay, what a dignified prince of the Song Dynasty...! ”

Zhao Guangyi was angry and laughed, his voice was full of endless sadness!

"Your Majesty...?"

Seeing the situation, Gao Qiong hurriedly opened his mouth to comfort, Zhao Guangyi suddenly calmed down and said calmly:

"No need for consolation, old man. It's already happening, and there's no need to be held accountable! Rotten wood is like this, it's clumsy. Let him go! ”

"I want to tell you: The case of murder and burning of corpses in the western suburbs outside the city should be committed by the rogue bandits. In the future, we must focus on strengthening the public security inspection work in the imperial capital!

The victims were to be buried on the spot. If there are immediate family members, the government can provide additional pensions to comfort them.

In addition-Xuan: Since the prince has been on patrol for too long, the backlog of documents and trivial matters in Kaifeng Mansion is too complicated, so the third prince Zhao Yuankan will temporarily take the position of Yin of Kaifeng Mansion and have full authority to dispose of and manage Kaifeng Mansion!

Go, I'm tired, I'm going to rest! ”

Zhao Guangyi said nothing, then closed his eyes and stopped talking.

"No!"

When Gao Qiong heard this, her heart was shocked, and she should also withdraw from the imperial study...!

That night, Zhao Yuankan of Jingzhao Mansion received a personal message from Gao Qiong, the head of the internal guard.

And that night, Wang Jien, the head of the Department of Internal Affairs, also ghostly entered through the back door of Jingzhao Mansion....

Soon after, a carrier pigeon shaped like an eagle falcon spread its wings and disappeared into the vast night, and flew straight to the direction of Luoyang City...!

In the seventh floor of the Pavilion in the Peony Pavilion: The crisp voice of the pavilion master Zhao Hongyi Ying sounded: "Come on, let Wang Qiuqiu come to see me immediately..."!

In the sixth layer of the Peony Pavilion, Wang Jixun, the big-bellied Luoyang City Lord, leaned slightly at the door of the 'peerless Shuangshu'.

"His Royal Highness the Prince, His Royal Highness the Prince~ Rest in peace, uncle, I have something important to report to you...!"

"Squeak~" The door opened, and the flushed prince Zhao Yuanxi, with his chest and abdomen and his hair scattered, appeared in front of him lazily.

"Ha~!" Zhao Yuanxi yawned and asked in a lazy voice: "It's so late, I don't know what Uncle Wang is in a hurry?" ”

"Alas! It's about your future, Uncle Wang, I have to come overnight to report it! ”

Wang Jixun tried to keep his slitted eyes open, as wide as possible to show a loyal and anxious look.

"Oh~ what's the matter? Is there Uncle Lao Wang, hurry up? ”

Zhao Yuanxi is also interested!

"Prince, some big things are not good~! Just now, I received a letter from a friend in the palace who flew in the starry night: First, the prince, your beloved concubine Zhang Liangdi, in order to please you, actually ordered the demolition of the houses within a few miles of the back alleys of your mansion, so that the big carriage I gave you can freely enter and leave your mansion.

But who knows, it happened to be seen by the emperor who was privately interviewed by Weifu, and for this reason, the prince almost hurt the emperor by the family in your house. And the emperor was also furious because of this, smashed the carriage with his own hands, and ordered Jingzhao Mansion to investigate the matter thoroughly.

Who knows, something bigger happened: the dozens of homeowners were mysteriously killed on the outskirts of the city, and the final investigation results showed that the murderer behind the scenes was the people in your house!

Second, the Eight Great Dragon Guards suddenly returned to the imperial capital without saying goodbye this morning, and informed the emperor of the prince's daily life in Luoyang City. When the emperor heard this, his face became more and more furious. In addition, some time ago, the prince failed to offer advice, but I am afraid that the emperor has already moved the idea of more reserve.

Because, the emperor has already verbally ordered your third brother Zhao Yuankan to temporarily take the post of Yin of Kaifeng Mansion.

Uncle Wang had a premonition that something was wrong, so he dared to disturb the prince in the starry night and told him about it, and hoped that the prince would forgive you! ”

"Uh~! There is such a big event in the imperial capital! Uncle Wang, you treat me with all your courage and loyalty, how can Yuan Xi have the slightest reason to blame! Thank you Uncle Wang for bothering to tell me.

Uncle Wang, this...、What do you think this should be? It's all because I'm too obsessed with the love of my children, so I provoke my father's anger. Huh! It's too late to regret!

I also hope that Uncle Wang will save me and find a clear way for me, if I am lucky enough to climb to the top of Jinluan in the future, I will not forget your great kindness Uncle Wang! ”

After that, Zhao Yuanxi, who was already panicked, bowed down with his hands in fists and worshiped Wang Jixun.

"Hey, the prince can't help it, you are tormenting Uncle Wang and me!"

Wang Jixun hurriedly held Zhao Yuanxi with both hands, and said earnestly and earnestly:

"For today's plan, that is, the crown prince, you rush back to the imperial capital in the starry night, and you must arrive before tomorrow morning to prevent the Kaifeng Mansion Yin from falling into the hands of others. This is one of them, so as not to be framed by others who act in a way that is advantageous;

Second, you have to issue an edict to the whole world, and take the responsibility of banning iron and arms completely on you, so that the emperor and the princes and ministers can see your responsibility and sincerity of the prince!

In this way, you can ensure that your nephew and nephew are safe and sound!

In order to ensure that the prince can return to the imperial capital in time, Uncle Wang, I have also made a lot of money, and even my sweat and blood BMW - the Thousand Miles Chasing Wind Beast have been brought, and now I am waiting outside this Peony Pavilion, I am afraid that the prince will return to the imperial capital in a hurry and will not be able to catch up with the time...! ”

"Uncle Wang, you are really eloquent! Rest assured, if you can successfully survive this catastrophe, I, Zhao Yuanxi, swear to the sky that I will never forget Uncle Wang's great kindness, and it will be rewarded! ”

Zhao Yuanxi said as he solemnly swore to the Heavenly Alliance.

"Your Highness, what about us? Other people's sisters are all handed over to you by the perfect body, in this life: life is your person; Death is the ghost of your Royal Highness the Crown Prince! ”

In the house, the white peony in the Oiran of the Peony Pavilion 'Black and White Shuangshu' is from behind Zhao Yuanxi at this time, and he is surrounded by deep affection, looking like he is deeply affectionate and swears to die!

"The swallow grass is like bis, and the Qin mulberry has low green branches. When Jun Huai returns to the day, it is the concubine who breaks her bowels...! ”

Black Peony was looking for clothes for Zhao Yuanxi, and while carefully dressing clothes for Zhao Yuanxi, she whispered in Zhao Yuanxi's ear like a well-behaved little daughter-in-law:

"Our sisters are waiting for Zhao Lang here, waiting for you to marry our sisters and return to the imperial capital, if you don't come, our sisters, just jump down from the sixth floor of this Peony Pavilion...!"

"I, Zhao Yuanxi, swear by blood here, in this life, I will live up to the affection and kindness of the two girls and Uncle Wang, if there is a violation, the five thunders will hit the top, and it will not be good..."

"Zhao Langxiu wants to talk nonsense, if you have three long and two short, what if you call us sisters?"

Before Zhao Yuanxi finished swearing, the two sisters hurriedly reached out and covered his mouth to stop him from continuing.

"Hahaha, I, Zhao Yuanxi, have such a beautiful and virtuous wife in this life, what more can I ask for! Luckily, wonderful! Wait for me! ”

Zhao Yuanxi hugged the second daughter tightly in his arms again for a while, and then pushed the second daughter away ruthlessly, and strode downstairs with pride.

Behind him, the sisters' almost grief-stricken sobs rang out:

"Zhao Lang, Zhao Lang, come back earlier, don't live up to my sister's deep affection...!"

Outside the Peony Pavilion and at the main entrance, several of Wang Jixun's entourage were leading an extraordinary white high-headed horse, anxiously waiting for someone.

But when I saw the horse, a pair of bright eyes were bright, exuding a strange and agile luster. Dressed in white brocade-like fur, under the moonlight, it glows with a soft silver halo, showing the spirit of this horse.

"Good horse, good horse!"

Seeing that there was such a divine horse spirit beast in the world, Zhao Yuanxi, who was born in the emperor's family, couldn't help but sigh from the bottom of his heart.

"Prince, without further ado, the big thing is important, please leave as soon as possible!"

Behind him, Wang Jixun, who stumbled and chased him downstairs, immediately admonished him.

"Uncle Wang, their sisters, please!"

Zhao Yuanxu said that, then took the reins and turned over on the horse.

"Hiss~!"

As the front hooves of the white horse jumped high and neighed up to the sky, the stirring of 'da~da~da~da~' stirred up bursts of dust, and it disappeared in front of Wang Jixun and others in the direction of the imperial capital.

At this time, Wang Jixun, who was originally amiable and smiling, immediately changed.

His face was gloomy and terrifying, his small squinted eyes exuded a poisonous luster like a poisonous snake, and his face was trembling with horizontal flesh:

"Zhao Yuanxi, Gaga, your Uncle Wang and I are sincerely sending you on the road this time...!"

After laughing strangely, he immediately ordered his subordinates: "It's almost time, let's release the carrier pigeons..." ”

After a while, a carrier pigeon shaped like an eagle falcon spread its wings again and disappeared into the vast night...!