What Lu Li resorted to is enough to prove that Shi Niang's speculation is not bad, and the Pei and Zheng clans were indeed framed by the Queen Mother.

Obviously, Yao Qian had already discovered that Chutz's traitors were colluding with the new Turks, and secretly reported to the Queen Mother, when Pei Xiang advised him to send troops to support Chuz, the Queen Mother came up with a poisonous plan and persuaded the Son of Heaven to order Zheng Ying to lead his troops into Chuz to fight against the New Turks, and then ordered Yao Qian to receive support just in case, but he secretly ordered Yao Qian to go out of the customs to kill when the New Turks captured Chuz and Zheng Ying retreated!

On the one hand, Xie Raoping came forward to impeach Pei Zheng for colluding with the new Turks and wanting to rebel, and Mao Wei, the secretary of the Dali Temple, was confirmed; On the other hand, he ordered the staff who infiltrated Pan Bo's subordinates to trick him into supporting the army and self-respect, so as to confirm Pei Zheng's crime.

Thinking about it, the Queen Mother thought that Pan Bo was the commander of Yingzhou, and his troops were only 30,000, how could he defeat the forbidden army of the imperial court? However, unexpectedly, Pan Bo actually colluded with the Northern Liao, dedicated the Great Zhou domain, and used the Northern Liao army to resist the Great Zhou forbidden army, and actually claimed to be the king of Andong!

In order to get rid of the Pei and Zheng clans, Wei Haichi really did not hesitate to pay any price.

Eleven Niang sneered.

But even after learning the truth of the so-called counterconspiracy case at this time, Eleven Niang still did not forget the death of Banniang: "Eighth Sister was poisoned by the Queen Mother back then? ”

Xue Luli was gloomy: "It is indeed because of dystocia...... First, it was because of the accident in my family, and secondly, I heard that I was seriously injured...... The responsibility lies with me, if I hadn't traveled far back then, but had been by my side, I might not have ......."

Although the Xue family and the Liu family are both in-laws of the Pei family, the situation is still different, just because the Liu family and the Wei family are also in-laws, Wei Haichi has no scruples about persecution, but the Queen Mother has nothing to do with the Xue family, and there is no need to persecute at all, but if the Xue family does not know the likeness, even if they are not held accountable for rebellious accomplices, some are excuses to abandon them, and after a few years, the Xue family will be replaced by the rest of the wang family and gradually decline.

"The reason why the Xue family deliberately spread rumors is to show sincerity to the Queen Mother?" In fact, as for the reason, after the Shuo Ri Dynasty meeting, Eleven Niang had already guessed it.

"Before my uncle was killed, I already had a premonition, but in fact, my grandfather already knew about the Queen Mother's involvement in politics." Lu Li said.

During the Dezong Dynasty, Lu Li's grandfather Xue Zizhan served as a squire, only one step away from the prime minister, however, because of the death of Lu Li's great-grandfather, not only Xue Zizhan, but also Xue Qian's brothers were worried, and when Pei Zheng was in trouble, Xue's descendants had not yet recovered, and it was also because of this reason that they temporarily escaped the catastrophe and were not liquidated by the Queen Mother.

"It has become a fact that he died in childbirth, and my grandfather was unwilling to be persuaded by my ancestor to only protect himself, so he decided to temporarily forbear it in order to plan for the future, but if the Xue family does not refute the rumors to save their reputation, it is too obvious, so the rumors that are unfavorable to me are actually to confuse the Queen Mother, but this is only one of the reasons." When Lu Li said this, he got up: "Fifth sister wait, earlier I have ordered the entourage to return to the house to pick up Zhao'er here, I want to arrive almost here, and the fifth sister can meet him." ”

There is no need to explain too much, Eleven Niang has already thought that "Zhao'er" is the rumored concubine of Lu Li, but why did she come to meet her?

After seeing Lu Li's back disappear into the bamboo curtain again, Eleven Niang couldn't help frowning slightly.

However, when she saw Xue Zhao......

I can't say why, but my heart is pounding.

Lu Li first coaxed Xue Zhao to call Shi Niang "aunt", told him to go to play in the study, and then explained.

"As early as when General Zheng led his troops to Chuz, my uncle and grandfather had a premonition of danger, that year, my uncle and concubine just gave birth to a concubine, and the concubine unfortunately died, and my uncle and grandfather only reported that this grandson also suffered an accident just in case, but secretly entrusted it to my grandfather, if the general returned triumphantly without twists and turns, and then thought of turning around and recognizing, but ......"

Before Lu Li finished speaking, Eleven Niang was so excited that she got up: "You mean, Zhao'er...... Zhao'er is an elder brother...... Orphan? ”

"The Pei and Zheng clans suffered the disaster of annihilation, but Zhao'er couldn't see the light of day for the rest of his life, and it was also in case the Queen Mother found out about it, so he simply got the official recognition of the Xue family in the name of my concubine."

Pei was supposed to take precautions just in case, but before the catastrophe came, so it was rumored that Lu Li was in the outer room early, so as not to be suspected by the Queen Mother.

When the eleventh eldest brother already had a son under his knees, but the second son born to the eldest sister-in-law unfortunately died, and later the eldest sister-in-law gave birth to a daughter, but the body was damaged, not conducive to reproduction, the eldest sister-in-law was worried that the heirs were thin, and wanted to take a good person as a concubine for her husband, but the eldest brother repeatedly refused, the eldest sister-in-law insisted on persuading hard, and the latter two each took a step back, the eldest brother did not accept a good concubine, but promised to accept the eldest sister-in-law to marry the maid as a concubine.

Shi Niang was in the deep palace at the time, and she didn't know about trivial matters such as the eldest brother and concubine giving birth, but she really didn't expect that Jing Zhaopei and Zhao'er would survive.

She couldn't help but take a deep look: "Brother Lu, thank you for your great kindness." ”

After a long moment, Eleven Niang calmed down a little and asked, "Uncle and grandfather originally planned to wait for the opportunity to redress the grievances of the Pei and Zheng clans?" ”

"Grandfather did intend to do so, so he instructed the father to take the initiative to show sincerity to the Queen Mother, the Queen Mother thought that she was murdered by the Xue family, and the Pei Zheng case had a great impact, and there was the disaster of Pan Rebellion, and the Queen Mother did not want to be involved more widely, and the grandfather insisted on complaining about the illness, to a certain extent, to dispel the Queen Mother's doubts, and also used the Xue family to show that the grace of heaven is vast, which is beneficial to the stability of the family, but the Queen Mother has always been wary of the Xue family, and has not really trusted it over the years, and for three years, the saint does not ask about the government, and the father is helpless."

Eleven Niang knew in her heart that even if her uncle's family had the intention to avenge Pei Zheng, the target could only be the Queen Mother and her henchmen, and it was impossible to disobey the emperor's heart.

However, Xue Shifu refuted Xie Raoping in front of him in the Xuanzheng Palace, and he had already revealed his intentions and would ...... in the future I really don't trust He Yan to have the ability to keep the Xue family safe. ”

Lu Li sighed: "I don't believe it either...... However, I couldn't persuade it, even my grandfather didn't agree with seeing the queen mother coming to the court, so I wasted a lot of lips and tongues before persuading the elders to hold it down temporarily, and not hand over the two people's certificates at this time, and openly redress Pei Zheng's grievances. ”

In fact, what kind of witnesses is not the key, the key is whether He Yan, the son of heaven, is determined to set things right when he learns that the queen mother is the mastermind, and is loyal to his innocence.

"Brother Lu thinks well, as far as I know about He Yan, it is absolutely impossible to punish the Queen Mother and give justice to my people." Eleven Niang suddenly stared at Lu Li: "Brother Lu has a difference of opinion with his uncle and other elders, but he has other plans?" I heard that Brother Lu intends to befriend the powerful, he should have the idea of entering the office, is he trying to win the trust of the Queen Mother? ”

I really can't hide anything from her.

Lu Li smiled on his forehead: "Only by trying to trust first, then dividing and breaking his arm, it is possible to accumulate strength to support the new monarch, and finally put the enemy to death." ”

The "enemy" here is, of course, not Xie, Mao and others, but the Empress Dowager of the Great Zhou.

"The path of power and rape is not suitable for Brother Lu." Eleven Niang's face was solemn: "Even if Brother Lu wants to enter the office, you should be above board, you have done your best for the Pei family, I can't see you infamous anymore." ”

Lu Li was about to speak, but was interrupted by Eleven Niang: "What Brother Lu just said about supporting the new monarch, is there a candidate?" ”

"It must be the Queen Mother's intolerable."

"King Jin?"

Lu Li defaults.

Eleven Niang groaned, the king of Jin is the son of the first emperor, and his name is naturally the most advantageous, but he has been stared at by the queen mother over the years, basically without help and foundation, and his reputation for being violent and ruthless is widely known, and he wants to support him as the new king, and the resistance is not small, but the biological mother of the king of Jin was killed by Xiao Cuihou, and he also understands that the queen mother almost wants to put him to death, and he is bound to have a grudge against the queen mother in his heart.

It's futile to think about it so long-term at this time, compared to the Queen Mother, your own power is no less than the abyss, it's like the difference between a giant elephant and an ant.

Thinking of this, Eleven Niang couldn't help but sigh depressedly: "He Yan resumed governance, and there was inevitably an open and secret battle between him and the Queen Mother, I am worried that my uncle and Xue Shifu will be too deeply involved, and it is difficult to ensure that the Queen Mother will not have the heart to eradicate it, Brother Lu still has to persuade more, as for how to reverse the Queen Mother's views and ease the taboo, it is not something that can be done in a short time, I will try, and I have to wait for the right time, and then there is, at this time, it is not the right time for Brother Lu to enter the office, and I have to wait and see, at least let the Queen Mother slightly let go of the jealousy of the Xue family, Brother Lu no longer needs to abolish the gods to climb Yuan, Mao and other goods, He Shishilang has managed to establish diplomatic relations with Wei Yuanping, he is more conducive to breaking into the queen mother's party, but in the past, Brother Lu can come and go, if the stigma is cleared, it will be beneficial to the opponent. ”

Seeing that Eleven Niang was so obsessed with his reputation, Lu Li no longer insisted, he suddenly softened his tone: "Fifth sister, I want to take you to one place, I don't know if it is convenient at this time?" ”

With Wang Qilang and Liu Zhen as cover, of course, it will not be difficult for Eleven Niang to travel, so Lu Li took the lead in saying goodbye, sent Xue Zhao back to his home, and only then went to the agreed place to meet Eleven Niang, Qilang and his wife naturally did not follow, and stayed in a wine shop to wait.

The carriage drove out of Yanping Gate, the bumps gradually intensified, Eleven Niang lifted a corner of the bamboo cover and looked out, only to see that the mountain road was winding and rugged, and there were tombs passing by the roadside, and it was getting more and more desolate, although she felt doubts in her heart, but she understood that there must be a reason for Lu Li to take her so eagerly, and she didn't ask much, only heard Lu Li talk about a lot of interesting things about Zhao'er, and her heart was happy and sentimental.

Lu Li deliberately called this pilot, not only his confidant, but also deaf and dumb, so the two were not afraid of being heard at all, but not far from the destination, Lu Li still asked the driver to stop and wait, and the two went around a corner before Lu Li stopped.

There is no beautiful scenery here, not far away, only a tomb.

Eleven Niang had already guessed the reason, and she couldn't help but stumble under her feet, she raised her eyes to look at Lu Li, and before she could ask, her eyes were already blurry.

"When Pei Zheng was imprisoned, his grandfather and father were still worried, so he couldn't go to the book to complain, so he went to the book with the Liu family afterwards, asking the saint to be gracious and allow the bones of the two clans to be collected...... Although the saint is allowed, there is a special order that no monument is allowed to be erected, no coffin is allowed, no return, no worship is allowed, and this piece is designated as a tomb. ”

However, those who are executed for the ten heinous crimes of treason, rebellion, etc., are not allowed to be buried according to the law, and the corpses are thrown into mass graves, but according to the custom, there is always a little leniency for the nobles. Although the Xue and Liu families must "draw a clear line" with Pei Zheng for the purpose of enduring humiliation and burden, but in the end, they are in-laws, and if they don't even care about the basic human feelings of asking for a funeral, it is really against the etiquette of the big family, so the two families joining together will not cause jealousy or suspicion, but make the Queen Mother think it is a whitewash.

However, since Eleven Niang was born, although she had also thought about the burial of her father and ancestors, she had never had the courage to ask, she was really afraid of getting the unimaginable result.

Of course, Liu Zhen and San Lang knew, but Eleven Niang didn't ask, and the brothers and sisters thought that Eleventh Sister already knew, so they didn't specifically mention it.

At this time, looking at the scattered tombs, thinking of the sound and smile of the blood relatives, how Ren Shi Niang forced her grief, she couldn't hold back her tears at this time.

But he didn't cry bitterly.

Lu Li didn't persuade her, so he only accompanied her to stand on the mountain road for a long time.

"Fifth sister, I believe that one day, the grievances between the two clans will be revealed."

Eleven Niang finally turned around: "Brother Lu, if I can't help but come here again, you must stop it, if the two clans can't show the snow and worship their relatives openly, I will never come here in this life!" ”