Chapter 90: A Secret Story from Twenty Years Ago
"Fart! Your Majesty, who will talk about the emperor again, I will not agree! Another loyal man who did not give up stood up.
Hehe...
Most people have some calculations in their minds... Who would dare to oppose the emperor's reign?
Isn't the big guy just waiting for a result now?
Today is the Daxu Sacrifice Ceremony, which is terrifying and unprecedentedly grand!
The people of the world are looking forward to whether the emperor can come out to pray for the people of the world and pay tribute to the heroes of Daxu and the first emperor of Daxu.
Is it true that the emperor's time is running out?
Today's early dynasty is afraid that it will not be able to wait for the results.......
Zhang Shi's personality is very stubborn, and the nine cows she believes can't be pulled back. So even though he regretted it in his heart, he still worked step by step.
When Zhang Shi was reviewing the official documents, he walked out of the side hall from time to time to take a look at the scene outside.
The sun is setting in the west, and the night is slowly falling. Floating clouds drifted in the sky, obscuring half of the sky.
Zhang Shi looked outside, and then returned to the study. He picked up the red pen, dipped it in ink, and began to write the folds.
"Knock knock knock ......!" At that moment, there was a knock on the door.
"Who?"
"It's a slave." It was the voice of a maid.
"Come in!"
The door creaked open, and a maid entered. The maid had a basin of water in her hand, and she bowed and bowed.
Zhang Shi hummed, then put down the brush and took the copper basin from the maid's hand. There is hot water in the copper basin and the mist is rising, and it is warm and pleasant.
"You go down first." Zhang Shi said.
The maid bowed and withdrew.
Zhang Shi took off his boots, immersed his feet in warm water, and then held a foot towel and carefully wiped the soles of his feet.
"Your Majesty, your feet are so beautiful." A crisp and pleasant voice sounded beside it.
Zhang Shi turned his head to look, and saw a tall and curvy girl squatting aside, staring at him with affection.
"Didn't I tell you all to step down?" Zhang Shi frowned and said.
The girl pursed her red lips and said, "The concubine knows that Your Majesty will definitely take a walk in the Imperial Garden, so she prepared hot water in advance and wanted to serve Your Majesty to bathe." ”
"Nonsense!" Zhang Shi snorted coldly.
"Where do concubines dare to go against His Majesty's will, they just follow their own wishes."
The girl said aggrievedly.
When Zhang Shi saw the pitiful appearance of the girl, he suddenly softened a little, he sighed and said, "That's it! Concubine, please get up! ”
When the girl heard this, she playfully spat out her fragrant tongue.
"Thank you, Your Majesty!" The girl said happily.
She stood up, then turned around and pulled out a piece of clothing.
\"Your Majesty, change your clothes! \" said the girl coquettishly.
She hurriedly stepped forward and waited for Zhang Shikuan to untie his clothes, then took off his shoes and socks, and took off his boots and socks for him.
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Hongdu City,
On the hill in the eastern suburbs, a small thatched hut stands in the middle.
Inside the hut, candlelight flickered, and two young men sat opposite each other.
"Brother, this time the task is too heavy."
"Big brother, don't we care about our younger brother?"
"Second brother, you have also heard about what happened recently. Our father died unjustly. ”
"Alas, we don't swear this revenge!"
Fights in large families are commonplace, and this kind of thing happens many times a day.
"Brother, I see."
"Second brother, I know that you have always been filial, but the grace of your parents is greater than heaven. In any case, you still have to help your own brother get revenge. ”
"Brother, don't worry, I will definitely help with this favor."
The brothers finished talking, and then went their separate ways.
The eldest brother's surname is Lin Mingmu, and the second brother's surname is Chen Mingshi, their ancestors were soldiers of the invincible Black Armor Battalion, and they once accompanied Qi Fengyi to conquer the Quartet. Later, the Black Armor Army was destroyed, and they lived in seclusion here. They usually live in seclusion and hardly ask about foreign affairs.
The Chen family's house is located in the heart of the city, surrounded by towering walls. The courtyard is full of all kinds of flowers and plants, and the delicate stone bridge spans the stream, like a Jiangnan garden. The people in the courtyard were busy, some carrying tea, some holding books, and a relaxed atmosphere.
The head of the Chen family, the Chen family, was a very tasteful woman, dressed in a gorgeous brocade robe, wearing a golden crown, a delicate face, and elegant manners. She sat in the middle of the courtyard, holding a book in her hand, her eyes focused as if she had entered another world. Her husband Chen Song is young and promising, a businessman, good at business, and travels all over the year round, but he has always longed for the glory and wealth of officialdom in his heart, so he continues to study and make friends with celebrities from all walks of life, hoping to become a member of the court one day.
One day, Chen Songnian finally got his wish and became a nobleman of the imperial court. His family was given more power and honor. They began to become busier, and the mansion was often filled with officials and merchants. But Chan hasn't lost her lifestyle because of this, she still enjoys walking in the garden, tasting a variety of teas, and enjoying a peaceful life. Chen Songnian has not forgotten his business roots, and he still pays attention to market trends in various places to seek more benefits for his family.
The Chen family's mansion stands tall in the middle of the city, like a huge garden. Dressed in a gorgeous brocade robe, Chan behaved elegantly, holding a book in his hand and reading intently. Chen Song is young and promising, skilled in business, he runs a shop and often travels around the world to seek more benefits for his family. Their family became more prominent with Chen Songnian's noble status. There were often officials and businessmen in the courtyard, but the Chen family did not lose their way of life because of this, and they still insisted on their beliefs and way of life.
At that time, Lin Mu and Lin Shi's father, General Lin Lao, was seriously injured and finally died.
Due to the continuous war at that time, the imperial court sent people to send a pension to the Black Armor Battalion.
But the Chen family was not satisfied, they wanted to take the opportunity to make some oil and water.
At that time, although the Chen family had declined, the emaciated camel was bigger than the horse.
That night, the Chen family sneaked into the Lin family's mansion, robbed a large amount of silver and food, and killed all the Lin family's servants.
By the time the Black Armor Battalion reacted, the entire mansion had turned into a sea of fire.
The Chen family fled after looting their belongings, while the Lin family was slaughtered, leaving only dozens of corpses lying in pools of blood. Chen Songnian and his wife escaped by luck, but Lin Shi, the third son of General Lin, was poisoned.
In order to cover up their guilt, the Chen family lied that it was Lin Shi's father, General Lin, who was plotted by thieves on the battlefield. After the death of General Lin, the family was grief-stricken, and Mrs. Lin was depressed, so she followed her husband not long after. There is only one orphan left in the Lin family, Lin Mu, and his identity is sensitive, so he has to stay away from the bustling street and live in a dilapidated temple.
Because General Lin was a general in the Black Armor Army, his family property was confiscated by the Black Armor Battalion. But Lin Mu did not intend to keep the silver for himself, because the Lin family was a farmer and made a living from farming.
Lin Mu decided to use the money to do good deeds and help the poor people to survive. He gave the money to Chen, hoping to make Chen change his mind.
Unfortunately, Chan has no intention of changing his mind. She believed that the money should go to the emperor, and Chan never felt that it took so much money to do good deeds.
Lin Mu looked at the sky in the distance, his heart full of loss and helplessness. He had been persuaded for a long time, but the other party still didn't listen, and finally had to leave alone. He wandered through the wasteland, feeling that every step was heavy, as if there were invisible shackles that bound his mind.
The wind of the wasteland blew, the withered yellow grass seemed to whisper something, and a trace of confusion flashed in the eyes of the woods. He has gone through too many ups and downs and setbacks in his life, and now that he has reached the twilight of his life, he needs a stable place to settle for the rest of his life.
Suddenly, he saw a green forest in the distance, where the trees were dense and verdant, as if it were a sea of green. Lin Mu suddenly had a glimmer of hope, and he walked towards the woods.
In the woods, the trees are bathed in sunlight and feel the freshness and vitality of the trees. His mood gradually lightened, and he began to look for a suitable place to settle for the rest of his life.
He found a spacious clearing where the sunlight shone through the leaves, creating a warm and soft spot of light. He began to build his own hut, and every piece of wood and stone was the product of his heart.
In front of his hut, he planted a variety of flowers and plants that bloomed in brilliant colors in the sun, making his life more colorful.
In his hut, he set up a simple wooden table and a wooden chair, where he wrote his story and recorded his life experiences. His heart was gradually put to rest, and his life was rejuvenated.
Lin Mu took out his treasured wine and food to accompany him.
Just as Lin Mu was eating and drinking, there was a sudden sound of hurried footsteps. Lin Mu raised his head and saw two soldiers running over, still holding a person in their hands.
Lin Mu hurriedly stood up and saluted respectfully: "Subordinate Lin Mu see the two eldest brothers. May I ask what the two eldest brothers have ordered when they arrive this time? ”
As night fell, there was silence in Chen's mansion. Suddenly, a startling sound resounded throughout the mansion, waking everyone up. Chen went to the window in a panic and was horrified to find that his mansion had been ransacked. She hurried to find her husband, only to find that he was nowhere to be found.
At this time, the family members in the mansion had already rushed over, but they only saw a mess and bloodstains. Chen suddenly collapsed, and she cried out her husband's name bitterly, but only the silent night answered her.
The housekeeper in the mansion hurriedly organized his manpower and began to search everywhere for the murderer's traces. At the same time, the local government was also notified, hoping to solve the case quickly.
During the search in the house, the family members found some clues left by the murderer, but none of them seemed to be able to directly point to the identity of the murderer. They can only continue to investigate, hoping that the murderer can be brought to justice as soon as possible.
At this time, General Lin's children were still in the mansion, and they were well taken care of by the family members, but they were still very scared in their hearts. They don't know where their parents are now, or if they're safe. They prayed silently for an early reunion with their parents.
There was a solemn atmosphere in the entire mansion, and the family members and the people of the government were in urgent action, hoping to solve the case as soon as possible. This sudden tragedy shocked and frightened everyone, and everyone prayed for the children of Chen and General Lin Lao to be safe.
Chen Song and several family members are chasing the murderer, and they are carefully searching for the killer in the mansion. Suddenly, a team of patrols hurriedly arrived, led by Lin Mu, the nephew of Master Lin.
Lin Mu saw that Chen Song was patrolling around, and hurriedly greeted him.
Chen Song stopped, turned around and asked, "Why is Brother Lin here?"