Chapter 43: The Dark Face

Shangguan Wan'er was cautious in her work, and she would not have left any handles, but she was not afraid of thieves stealing, she was afraid of thieves.

Zhang Changzong, a young knight, still has some understanding of the darkness in the officialdom and the struggle for the crown. If you don't have a good background, you can't raise a fat person, know etiquette, and survive in the palace.

Although Shangguan Wan'er was wary of him, he couldn't stand the many boys and girls in the palace, and a handsome boy like Zhang Changzong had already sacrificed his hue strategy to turn against Shangguan Wan'er's henchmen.

Then, through the conversation with Wu Sansi that Shangguan Wan'er's maidservant heard and Shangguan Wan'er's movements, it was easy to deduce that Shangguan Wan'er was going to make a fuss about the Fangzhou County Order.

There must be something wrong with the county being elected.

Zhang Changzong weighed left and right, simulating in his mind what would happen, Emperor Wu's psychological thoughts, possible reactions, how Shangguan Wan'er would deal with it, and how he would see himself, and finally made up his mind, sorted out his rhetoric, and planned to wait for an opportunity to act.

Shangguan Wan'er was on duty today, accompanied by Emperor Wu's side, Zhang Changzong brought tea to Emperor Wu as usual, and then stood far away, after all, he was not trusted, and government affairs were not something he could listen to.

Emperor Wu was a little displeased when he saw the fold in his hand, "Wan'er, what do you think of the matter of establishing a prince?" ”

Shangguan Wan'er said softly, "Your Majesty now has clear ears and clear eyes, and the people live a rich and happy life, how can you be in such a hurry to set up a reserve." ”

Emperor Wu nodded, Wan'er's answer was always so smooth, "So many courtiers support the King of Luling, is this title so important?" ”

Shangguan Wan'er: "Your Majesty, it's just some useless people, I don't know how to be flexible, they know so much there, royal affairs, where can they be allowed to put their beaks." "Emperor Wu gave the princess a real seal comparable to that of the crown prince, and at the same time began to reuse Song Jing, how could Shangguan Wan'er not understand this meaning.

Emperor Wu just saw a lot of twists and turns, and was a little depressed, but after hearing it, he was quickly relieved.

Zhang Changzong was hesitating whether to confront Shangguan Wan'er face to face, God knows why his rotation was with Shangguan Wan'er every time. Seeing Shangguan Wan'er's smile and smile, it was all in line with Emperor Wu's wishes, and he was also worried that he would not die but be bitten by a snake.

Coincidentally, Xue Huaiyi also entered the palace today.

"Your Majesty, I heard that the Turks are coming, and Huaiyi wants to lead the army to go there, go into battle to kill the enemy, and defend the territory for Your Majesty."

Emperor Wu suddenly laughed, "You know how to fight. ”

Xue Huaiyi didn't follow, "Your Majesty, Huaiyi also imagines Miss Wan'er, sharing worries with you, she can solve problems for Your Majesty as a woman, but Huaiyi is useless, so Your Majesty looks down on her." ”

Emperor Wu sighed, "The battlefield is not a fun place, don't mess around." ”

Xue Huaiyi seemed to have made a lot of determination, "If Your Majesty doesn't follow, Huaiyi will learn from Na Lou Shide, take off this monk's uniform, and go to the recruitment office to sign up for the army." ”

Martial Emperor: "Are you determined to go?" ”

Xue Huaiyi: "Huaiyi wants to prove to the people of the world that Huaiyi is not an incompetent person, and some people in the province chew on the root of their tongues and say that His Majesty favors the villain." ”

Emperor Wu seemed to be a little relieved, saying that Xue Huaiyi really wanted to go to the battlefield, he didn't believe it, but he was just taking care of his reputation, and he didn't know who had a bad idea, "Then you will lead 10,000 troops to go, I don't need to rely on you to win the battle, go and mix up the military merits, come back well, and don't hurt a bit." ”

Xue Huaiyi couldn't stop smiling at the moment, "Thank you, Your Majesty." Huaiyi's departure, at least for more than a month, I hope that Your Majesty will take care of the dragon body and not work too hard. ”

Emperor Wu bowed and motioned for him to step back, "Go and prepare, set off as soon as possible, and come back as soon as possible." ”

Xue Huaiyi left happily.

Zhang Changzong thought about it and immediately contacted Princess Qianjin.

Xue Huaiyi left overnight, but a letter was sent to Emperor Wu.

In the early dynasty, Emperor Wu dealt with government affairs for a while, so he opened this letter. At this time, Shangguan Wan'er was presiding over a poetry meeting outside the palace.

After reading the letter, Emperor Wu was furious, "Send Shangguan Wan'er to see me."

The commander of the forbidden army, with a large group of men and horses, broke into Lingyun Pavilion, Shangguan Wan'er saw people, and calmly asked the commander, "What's the matter?" ”

The commander replied crampedly: "I don't know, please ask Lord Shangguan to return to the palace quickly." ”

Shangguan Wan'er walked a few steps with the people, waited until no one approached, and continued to ask, "What the hell is going on, even I can't say?" ”

Commander: "My subordinates don't know, but Your Majesty is angry." ”

Shangguan Wan'er was a little puzzled, and hurriedly went to invite Wu Sansi and the princess into the palace, after all, Emperor Wu's anger was obviously aimed at herself. The commander also received a small favor from Shangguan Wan'er in the palace, and now although the emperor is angry, he has not made it clear that Shangguan Wan'er will lose power, so he naturally has to give a thin face and has not stopped the people.

When she entered the palace, Emperor Wuben's anger rose again, and he asked in a sharp voice, "Who is the current Fangzhou County Order?" ”

Shangguan Wan'er fell to her knees, "It's Song Yan, the commander of Jingzhou County." ”

Emperor Wu raised his voice again, "Who is this Song Yan?" is Wu Sansi's military comrade-in-arms for many years, it is easy to be a five-grade official in the DPRK, and there is the protection of the prime minister, why did he go all the way to Fangzhou to be this small county order? ”

Shangguan Wan'er was deflated, "Your Majesty, Wan'er knows her mistake. It was King Wu of Liang who thought that His Majesty was thinking of his son, and specially sent Song Yan to condolence and treat King Luling well. ”

Emperor Wu: "Hmph, so you agreed on behalf of me?" ”

Shangguan Wan'er was a little flustered, this is a big crime, Emperor Wu is the most taboo courtiers to form a party, not to mention the King of Luling and King Liang, the second king of Wu and Li, "It's not like that, it's just that the current Fangzhou County Order treats the King of Luling badly, so Wan'er was confused for a while." Your Majesty, Wan'er is by no means a supporter of the King of Luling. ”

Martial Emperor: "Do you know the consequences of betraying me?" ”

Shangguan Wan'er was in a cold sweat, but an envoy came to report, Princess Taiping invited to see, and when the princesses entered the palace, King Liang also came.

Emperor Wu's heart became more and more disgusted, "Now your wings are hard? The rescuers moved quickly, huh? ”

Shangguan Wan'er was a little fixed in her heart, "The slave and maid are dead." ”

The princess hurriedly asked, "Mother, what is going on, so angry?" Everything should be done with the dragon body first, and don't get angry with the body. ”

Wu Sansi echoed.

Emperor Wu glared at Wu Sansi, "I heard that King Liang and King Luling had a good relationship, and specially sent his henchmen to Fangzhou to take care of him, can there be such a thing?" ”

Wu Sansi couldn't stand up when he heard this, "Your Majesty, now the courtiers all support King Luling, and Sansi is just worried that King Luling will be provoked by traitors to dislike the Wu family, and go to make friends, and have no other intentions." ”

Emperor Wu: "Oh, then it is also good to befriend Shangguan Wan'er, fornicate with the palace, and pry up the king of Luling?" ”

Wu Sansi anxiously denied, "No, Your Majesty, absolutely not, the minister is loyal to you, the Wu clan can have today, all depend on Your Majesty, how can Sansi support the King of Luling, dig his own grave, and destroy the foundation of the Wu clan." ”

Emperor Wu: "Do you still know what it means to dig your own grave?" You don't distinguish between right and wrong, and you are a descendant of the Wu clan in vain. ”

When Wu Sansi heard this, Fang felt relieved, since His Majesty remembered that he was a descendant of the Wu family, his life was saved, and he hurriedly expressed his loyalty, "Your Majesty, the minister is wrong, let Song Yan come back immediately." ”

Emperor Wu: "No need, the edict has been issued, which cannot be changed, from today onwards, King Luling's monthly usage will be halved and executed by Song Yan." ”

The princess hurriedly dissuaded: "Mother Emperor, the royal brother is now no longer sealed, and his life is difficult, no matter how to restrain those under him." Moreover, Li Bao'er was frail and sickly, and he couldn't bear it. ”

Emperor Wu: "It's hard to become an adult without suffering, he is too ridiculous in the palace, so I let him go to see the warmth of people, and know that it is not easy for people in the world." ”

Shen Sanwen slowly stood up in support, "Your Majesty has a motherly heart, and I hope that King Luling can understand and understand the suffering of the people." ”

Emperor Wu looked back at Shangguan Wan'er again, "Shangguan Wan'er should be executed for his crimes." ”

Shangguan Wan'er looked at Emperor Wu's indifference, and was shocked in her heart, "Your Majesty is gracious." ”

Wu Sansi also interceded for him, "Your Majesty, this matter is Sansi's fault, and I ask Your Majesty to forgive Wan'er." ”

Emperor Wu sneered, these two people still fell in love with the concubine directly in front of the emperor?

Shen Sanwen felt that he had to help Wu Sansi, "It's rare that King Liang is affectionate and righteous, and the ministers ask Your Majesty to fulfill their orders." However, Shangguan Zhaorong is an internal official, and King Liang is the prime minister, if he marries her, it is inevitable that some courtiers will criticize King Liang for fornicating with the palace and controlling the government, which will greatly damage King Liang's reputation. It just so happened that King Liang intended to assist King Luling, so it was better for King Liang to go to the phase and change to the governor of Fangzhou, so that everyone in the world could know King Liang's loyalty to the king, what did King Liang think? ”

Wu Sansi stopped talking, if I weren't for this prime minister, what would I be in the eyes of Shangguan Wan'er? Thank you.

After thinking about it for a while, Wu Sansi finally spoke, "This matter is that the minister did not think about it and did not take care of decency, and his Majesty trusted him as the king of Liang, and he should do his best to serve His Majesty, and he did not dare to have a personal relationship with his children." ”

Although she knew that this was the result, but in her eyes, Wan'er still felt very sad, it was just a relationship of mutual use, involving interests, where are there any true feelings. It's one thing to just know, it's another to uncover it now.

Shen Sanwen had already made it clear to Shangguan Wan'er, and Emperor Wu had no intention of killing Shangguan Wan'er, otherwise he wouldn't be able to wait for these people to come. The princess came out to do this favor, "Wan'er has been by the side of the mother emperor for six years, and her literary talent is better than many talents, and now she knows that she is wrong, and the big mistake has not been made, it is better to give her a chance, she will not dare to abolish the public for personal purposes in the future." ”

Shangguan Wan'er also asked for guilt when she saw the opportunity, "Wan'er's sin is unforgivable, but I am really reluctant to Your Majesty, I can't rest assured that Your Majesty, I beg Your Majesty to give Wan'er a chance to atone for her sins, and leave Wan'er by her side to serve well." ”

Emperor Wu said coldly, "The death penalty can be avoided, but the living crime is unforgivable, so the punishment of black face, karma, karma, and karma will be punished, and those who are disloyal should receive this punishment and be executed immediately." ”

Shangguan Wan'er was shocked, this black face is going to tattoo words on her face, a woman is punished by this, how will she see people in the future, "Your Majesty, Wan'er knows that she is wrong." ”

The princess pleaded again: "Is this punishment too heavy?" ”

Emperor Wu: "Execution." ”

Shen San asked, I went to supervise the execution, and went out with him.