Chapter 7: Assassination of Princess Xiqi
"Qianyang Palace" is the imperial palace of "Nanyun Kingdom", it is said that the construction of that year consumed huge manpower and financial resources, it took three years, more than a dozen horses were tired to death, and two craftsmen were tired to death. Later, even Xiao Ichiro, the waiter of the Ministry of Works, who was in charge of the design at the time, died inexplicably, and it is said that he died of illness due to overwork. Although Dali Temple also sent people to investigate at that time, but in the end it was not found out, and it was not done.
Today's "Qianyang Palace" went to court earlier than ever, because what happened at night in the Generalissimo's Mansion had already spread throughout the court. Emperor Yongchun of the "Nanyun Kingdom", Emperor Yin Chenghong, went to the court early to listen to the civil and military officials report their views on what happened in the Generalissimo's Mansion last night.
Everyone was talking, and the deputy commander of the Praetorian Guard, Bai Baixi, hurriedly ran in: "Your Majesty, Princess Jiaoyang and the second prince ask to see you"
As soon as the words fell, Yin Feiyu, the princess of Jiaoyang, had already hurried in, and at least two zhang behind her, the second prince Yin Tingxing walked into the palace with his head down and respectfully. Yin Thorn Star entered Tianyuan Academy since he was a child, read poetry and books, was calm and kind, acted low-key, had a good relationship with many ministers in the court, and was also deeply appreciated by Emperor Yongchun, if it weren't for the fact that he was the second child, Emperor Yongchun really wanted him to make him the crown prince and inherit his throne.
This Jiaoyang princess Cheng Feiyu has been loved by Emperor Yongchun since she was a child, so she is unscrupulous in the palace, even if she is above the court, she can come and go as soon as she wants. The ministers were already surprised, so they didn't say anything.
"Father, the child has something important to play"
Princess Jiaoyang saluted Emperor Yongchun, and before her father could speak, she immediately attacked like a cannon: "Why do you want to seal the Thousand Marshal's Mansion?" And say that their family is a thief? Have you forgotten all the great contributions made by the marshal to the imperial court? ”
As soon as Princess Jiaoyang said this, Yuan Lishi, the chief manager of the Ouchi next to her, broke out in a cold sweat, and immediately stepped forward and said, "Princess, be cautious, be cautious!" ”
Princess Jiaoyang snorted dissatisfiedly, and was about to continue her attack, when the second prince Yin Tingxing, who was caught up, pulled her sleeves tightly, and even stopped her eyes.
Although Emperor Yongchun doted on this precious daughter excessively, he was still in front of the civil and military officials in the court, and immediately pretended to be gloomy and said angrily: "Presumptuous, what kind of system is it to be so clamoring above the court?" ”
Princess Jiaoyang was about to refute when she heard this, but Yin Thorn Star immediately knelt down and said: "The imperial sister is not more troublesome and has no mouth, it is all because the sons and daughters have not enlightened well, please punish the emperor." ”
Emperor Yongchun nodded when he heard this, took the opportunity to find a step down, and said in a slightly gentle voice: "Get up and speak, you are also here for the Thousand Families?" ”
Yin Thorn Star nodded: "Back to my father, yes." ”
Emperor Yongchun let out a long sigh and sighed: "I don't believe this is the truth either, but the Imperial Forest Army received the yellow robe and gold in the secret room of the Thousand Families, as well as the long-lost jade seal of the country. How does this explain? ”
When Princess Jiaoyang heard this, she hurriedly said: "It must be the thieves who set fire to kill people that night and framed them, and it will be clear if they are caught." ”
Emperor Yongchun pondered for a moment and glanced at Prime Minister Ma Tianhou.
Ma Tianhou immediately stepped forward, bent down and said respectfully: "Your Majesty, this matter is very important, and we must check the authenticity of Yin in detail before we can announce it to the people." ”
As soon as Ma Tianhou's words fell, several ministers immediately chimed in: "Yes, we don't believe that Marshal Qian has a rebellious heart, we must find out." ”
The court immediately talked about it, and they were basically unhappy for Qianzhen Court. Only the crown prince and grandson Chengyuan, the commander of the Praetorian Guard, Yan Kaitai, and the squire of the military department, Lian Jingcheng, glanced at each other and did not speak.
Emperor Yongchun glanced at the civil and military officials of the court, and said in a loud voice: "I have ordered Dali Temple to solve the case within a time limit, and the Qing and others do not need to worry, if there is nothing else, retreat from the court." ”
After Emperor Yongchun finished speaking, he turned around and walked towards the back of the curtain. The ministers immediately bowed down to see them off. Princess Jiaoyang wanted to say more, but was dragged out of the hall by the second prince's Yin Thorn Star.
"Brother Huang, what are you doing?"
Princess Sun shook off the Thorn Star and rolled her eyes.
"My father has ordered Dali Temple to investigate the case, let's stop mixing blindly, let's go, accompany the imperial brother to Xicheng for a walk."
Princess Jiaoyang stopped saying nothing when she heard this, and followed the royal brother out.
Marshal Qian's Mansion was in Xicheng, and she suddenly remembered the white-clothed scholar she saw in the Marshal's Mansion that day, and a light smile unconsciously hung on the corner of her mouth. Somehow, for that young scholar, Princess Jiaoyang can't forget it these days. Maybe it's because he's so handsome, and of course, there's a faint melancholy between his eyebrows, which makes Princess Jiaoyang have an urgent urge to care about and understand him. Princess Jiaoyang was thinking about when she would be able to meet Yan Yunxiao again, when suddenly her personal maid Lan Xi ran over to tell her a great news. It turned out that Lan Wanrou, the "Nanyun Kingdom", the concubine Niangniang, is the biological mother of Princess Jiaoyang and the second prince, and she is about to celebrate her fiftieth birthday in three days. Yun Bingyan, the princess of the "Western Qi Kingdom", came to congratulate the "Western Qi Kingdom" on behalf of the "Western Qi Kingdom". This Yun Bingyan's maternal ancestor is a native of Nanyun, she has lived in the "Nanyun Country" for twelve years, Yin Feiyu and her have grown up together, and they have long been best friends with each other. Hearing her coming, I was naturally so happy that I danced with joy. The second prince Yin Thorn Star was silent on the surface, but he was ecstatic in his heart, because he liked to play with Yun Bingyan since he was a child, and when he grew up, he had a love for Yun Bingyan. Three years ago, Yun Bingyan came to the "Southern Cloud Country" again, and Yin Thorn Star was completely attracted by her peerless appearance and talent, and she had already secretly vowed in her heart that she would ask someone to go to the "Western Qi Kingdom" to propose marriage in the future. Hearing that she was coming again, Yin Thorn Star couldn't stop being happy in his heart, and hurriedly rushed to the West City Gate with his sister Yin Feiyu to greet Yun Bingyan. In a flash, the Thorn Star brothers and sisters had already rushed to the west city gate, and saw a team of carriages slowly walking towards the city gate from a distance. Look at the flag on the carriage, it is the flag of the "Western Qi Kingdom".
"She's here, Bingyan, Bingyan."
Yin Feiyu excitedly grabbed the horse's belly and galloped towards the horse convoy.
Yin Thorn Star slowly followed with the palace maid and the guards, after all, he was the status of the prince, and he had to lose his courtesy.
The oncoming jujube red horses quickly divided to the sides, and a luxury carriage in the middle sped up to meet Yin Feiyu. The two were still a few feet away, and the maid who was driving the horse opened the curtain, and Yun Bingyan, the princess of Xiqi, poked her head out of it, and waved her hand again and again at Yin Feiyu: "Flying Feather, Flying Feather"
Yin Feiyu turned over and dismounted, trotted to Yun Bingyan, who had already gotten off the car, and the two princesses held hands and turned around excitedly, and the laughter like silver bells spread around.
"Why didn't you say hello to me beforehand when you came this time? Really."
Yin Feiyu smiled and complained.
Yun Bingyan stretched out his hand and scraped Yin Feiyu's Xiao Yao's nose: "I just want to surprise you." ”
"You're necrotic."
"I haven't seen you for a few years, why are you still naughty? Don't make a fuss, it doesn't look like a word. ”
Yun Bingyan's eyes signaled Yin Feiyu to stop fighting. After all, both of them are royal nobles, and they can't lose their status. But the two stood together, eclipsing the surrounding scenery. If Yin Feiyu is compared to a hot and unrestrained and delicate rose, Yun Bingyan is a tranquil and demure lily, but with a calm temperament and a hint of maturity.
Yin Thorn Star looked at Yun Bingyan blankly, and forgot to step forward to talk. When he saw the person he had liked for a long time, he didn't know how to speak. Fortunately, Yun Bingyan didn't seem to have a sense of abnormality, and smiled at him and saluted: "Meet His Royal Highness the Second Prince." ”。
Yin Thorn Xing fluttered, his face suddenly became hot, and he was just about to speak, suddenly, he felt the sound of clothes fluttering above his head, and a figure was as fast as lightning and went straight to Yun Bingyan, and the swaying sword light had shone on Yun Bingyan's charming face.
It all came so suddenly, everyone was stunned. The Thorn Star felt like something was hitting his heart violently. The person who stabbed Yun Bingyan was actually a guard he brought.