Yan Ji asked puzzledly, "Since the husband doesn't think that this is a ghost made by the concubine, why don't you believe Liu Yan's report?" ”

Yang Peng shook his head and said, "It's not that I don't believe her report. Her work should be fine. I just believe in the character of Slen Cheng. I never believe he would do anything to be sorry for me! Yan Ji sighed and said, "The husband treats people sincerely, but others may not have such a heart as the husband, I am afraid that they are calculating the husband behind their backs!" ”

Yang Peng smiled: "For our brothers and friends, it is better to have some confidence." Glancing at Yan Ji, "I still say the same thing, I believe Shi Liancheng." ”

Yan Ji said angrily: "The husband himself said that love does not exceed the law, although the husband believes in Shi Liancheng emotionally, but now the evidence is conclusive, the husband must put aside his personal feelings and deal with Shi Liancheng with the law!" Otherwise, the subjects of the world may not be convinced! ”

Yang Peng pondered: "Is the evidence conclusive? Not necessarily, I'm afraid! ”

Yan Ji said: "But at least he can be arrested and interrogated!" Husband, if Shi Liancheng is really innocent, then the truth will always be revealed under careful interrogation; On the contrary, if Shi Liancheng is really planning a conspiracy, and we don't take action immediately, it will cause immeasurable losses to the entire Ming Dynasty! ”

Yang Peng felt that Yan Ji had a point, but he felt that it was difficult for him to make this decision if he ordered the arrest and interrogation of the brother who first followed him from birth to death. frowned and said, "I, I still have to think about it!" Yan Ji felt a little helpless and said, "Husband, you'd better make a quick decision, otherwise the consequences will be unimaginable!" ”

Yang Peng walked to the door, looked at the mountains and rivers in the distance, and fell into deep thought.

At the same time, far away in Dali, Yulan led Xia Lan to hurry outside the barracks. The soldier guarding the door was very surprised when he saw that it was the general's wife, and hurriedly saluted: "Madam! ”

Yulan led Xia Lan directly to the barracks. The captain of the camp gate hurriedly stopped them, hugged his fists and said: "Madam, forgive me, the military camp is important, and no one is allowed to trespass without the permission of the general!" Yulan said angrily: "I am the wife of your general!" Can't I go in too? "Yes. Military law is strict, and those who do not obtain military orders and trespass into the barracks are guilty of capital crimes! Yulan couldn't help but feel a pang in her heart. Xia Lan next to him said: "Then you will go to your general!" Let's just say that Madame has something very important to tell the general! The lieutenant replied and said, "Please wait, Madame." Then he ran into the barracks.

Shi Liancheng was chatting with the generals about the surrounding situation, and the captain rushed in and reported: "General, Madame is here, saying that she has something important to ask to see the general!" ”

Shi Liancheng was a little surprised, but the generals laughed, and Huang Xin teased: "I think Madame misses the general!" ”

Shi Liancheng laughed and said to the generals: "Let's disperse." Then he stood up and walked out of the tent. When I came to the camp gate, I saw Yulan leading Xia Lan, with an anxious and uneasy look, and said with a smile: "Madam, why are you here?" ”

Seeing Shi Liancheng coming, Yulan hurriedly rushed forward and said urgently: "Husband, something is wrong!" ”

Shi Liancheng didn't care, and asked with a smile, "What's the big deal?" ”

Yulan looked like she wanted to speak and stopped, and said, "Husband, come home with me, and when you get home, you will know!" As he spoke, he impatiently dragged Shi Liancheng's palm towards Dali not far away. Shi Liancheng smiled: "Don't be busy, don't be busy, I'll ask someone to lead the horse." Yulan let go of Shi Liancheng, still looking like an ant in a hot pot. Seeing her like this, Shi Liancheng couldn't help but wonder, he had never seen Yulan show such a panicked look. Turning his head, he commanded the soldiers beside him, "Bring the horse." The soldiers ran down as promised, and a moment later, they brought Shi Liancheng's mount. Shi Liancheng turned over and said to Yulan: "You guys get in the carriage." Magnolia nodded, and boarded the carriage with Xia Lan's support. Shi Liancheng said to the captain of the camp gate: "Tell everyone, say that my wife and I went back to the city." "The captain is safe. Shi Liancheng and the carriage marched towards Dali City, followed by a group of personal soldiers.

The group returned to the mansion in the city, and Yulan hurriedly pulled Shi Liancheng into the study, and said anxiously: "Husband, something is wrong!" Your Majesty, he, he wants to kill his husband! ”

Shi Liancheng only felt inexplicable, and smiled: "What are you talking about?" ”

Xia Lan saw that Yulan couldn't speak clearly for a while, so she said, "General, it's like this." Not long ago, the slave stumbled upon two of our new slaves and maids, who were sneaky, so they quietly followed them. It was later discovered that they sneaked into the general's study almost every night. The slave thought they were thieves and reported them to his wife. The lady asked the slaves and maids to take those old servants to ambush them inside and outside the study last night, ready to arrest them! In the early hours of this morning, they really went to the study again, and the slaves and maids worked together with the old servants to catch them! How do you know that after they were arrested, they were not afraid, and said conclusively, saying that they had handed over the evidence of the general's rebellion to the emperor! Scolding us is rebellion, and we can't die well! ”

Shi Liancheng frowned and looked at Yulan, who nodded hurriedly and said, "The concubine felt that the matter was not trivial, so she rushed to the barracks to report to her husband." ”

Shi Liancheng asked, "Where are they?" Yulan said: "It's all locked up in the firewood room." Shi Liancheng immediately walked towards the firewood room, and Yulan and Xia Lan hurriedly followed.

When Shi Liancheng came to the firewood room, he saw several old servants guarding the door with long knives, and the wooden door of the interview was chained. When several old servants saw the general and his wife coming, they hurriedly saluted. Shi Liancheng said: "Open the door." An old servant answered, and immediately took out the key, opened the lock, and removed the chain. Wu Song stepped forward, pushed open the wooden door, and walked in, and the others followed.

Shi Liancheng saw two young women dressed in maidservant costumes sitting on the opposite side not far away, glaring at him with angry expressions.

Shi Liancheng stepped forward and asked, "Who are you?" ”

The round-faced woman on the left snorted, "Don't you want to know who we are?" Since it's in your hands, why talk nonsense, kill us! The long-faced woman on the right also said: "It's just death, why bother talking nonsense!" ”

Shi Liancheng sat down on the pyre in front of the two women, and Yulan and the servants stood behind him. Shi Liancheng glanced at the two women and asked, "Are you Hua Xu's people?" The two girls invariably showed surprise, and soon their expressions returned to normal.

Shi Liancheng said: "It seems that I guessed correctly. What are you Huaxu people sneaking into my house for? The two women snorted and turned their heads away.

Shi Liancheng asked again: "What do you mean when you said to my wife that I am a rebel?" ”

The round-faced woman on the left sneered, "What does this mean, do you still need us to talk about it?" Hmph, as the righteous brother of His Majesty, and now you are a general, you are not grateful, and you intend to rebel, you are destined to die a good death! The long-faced woman on the right also scolded angrily: "Rebels and thieves, everyone will be punished!" I'm going to die today, but you won't live! Magnolia's complexion changed, and she looked very flustered.

Shi Liancheng asked, "You said you have handed in the evidence." What is the evidence? The round-faced woman on the left said, "Do you still need us to tell the evidence of your collusion with those rebellious ministers and thieves?" ”

Shi Liancheng pondered for a moment and said: "If you are really Hua Xu's people, I can't detain you, but whether you are really Hua Xu's people is still hard to say." Therefore I will hand you over to the Governor. Hmph, after all, he handed you over to me. ”

The two women looked surprised, and the round-faced woman shouted, "What kind of conspiracy are you playing? ”

Shi Liancheng ignored her, stood up, and said to Yulan, "I'll take them to the Governor's Palace." Before Yulan could speak, Xia Lan hurriedly said, "General, it's not okay to do this!" The Governor was obviously involved, and wouldn't it be indulgent to take them to the Governor's Palace? ”

Shi Liancheng glanced at Xia Lan and said, "Then what do you think I should do?" ”

Xia Lan hurriedly said: "From ancient times to the present, the most taboo thing for kings is to rebel against their subordinates. Even if his name is like Tang Zong and Song Zu, he would rather kill by mistake than let go! Besides, now that they have real evidence, the emperor will definitely not let go of the general! There is no way back for the general! Magnolia nodded, her face full of concern.

Shi Liancheng nodded, "So I have only one way to die?" ”

The round-faced woman mocked, "You now know that you have only one way to die, it's too late!" ”

Shi Liancheng instructed several old servants, "Tie up the two of them for me." Xia Lan was overjoyed and said, "That's how it should be!" Several old servants immediately stepped forward and tied up the two women. Shi Liancheng ordered someone to prepare a car and put the two girls in it. Xia Lan asked in surprise, "Where is the general going to take them?" Shi Liancheng glanced at her, "I already said it, take them to the Governor's Palace." Xia Lan was taken aback, and said urgently: "General, how can you indulge them when the matter has come to this." The slave maid thought that they should be killed immediately. Shi Liancheng ignored it, beckoned a few personal soldiers to come over, and drove the carriage to the governor's palace. Yulan was worried that the six gods had no master, while Xia Lan frowned, as if she was thinking about something.

Shi Liancheng led his soldiers to escort two women into the lobby. Seeing this, Zhang Xiaocun was shocked, and hurriedly came over to greet him, and said with a smile: "The general suddenly visited, I don't know what is important?" ”

Shi Liancheng looked at Zhang Xiaocun angrily, and Zhang Xiaocun saw Shi Liancheng's stern eyes, and his heart chuckled. Shi Liancheng pointed at the two women and asked, "They are Hua Xu's secret agents, and you are actually plotting against me behind your back!" ”

Zhang Xiaocun was surprised, "How can this happen?" I don't know it! Shi Liancheng saw that Zhang Xiaocun's expression didn't look like a fake, so his expression softened a little, and said, "Since it has nothing to do with you, forget it." I was joking with you just now. Zhang Xiaocun said depressedly: "General, this kind of joke will scare people to death!" ”

Shi Liancheng said: "She stole two late nights and was caught. I would like to ask you, how did you send me two thieves? ”

Zhang Xiaocun apologized repeatedly, and ordered the officials to escort the two daughters down. Then he smiled and said: "General, you and I are both officials in Dali, it is rare to get together, it is better to choose a day than to hit the sun, it is better for me to be the east today, how about inviting the general to drink a glass of water and wine?" ”

Shi Liancheng said: "Thank you." Next time. Then he turned and left. Zhang Xiaocunhu was suspicious, and hurriedly came to the women's prison, saw the two women who were sent as thieves, and said angrily: "This official raised you and made you the maidservants of the General's Mansion." It's really inexplicable that you dare to steal in the General's Mansion so unscrupulously! ”

The round-faced woman said, "Lord Zhang, Shi Liancheng intends to rebel, do you know?" Zhang Xiaocun was taken aback and couldn't help but exclaim: "How is this possible? ”

The round-faced woman said, "The evidence is conclusive! His letters of conspiracy with the rebellion have been stolen by us and sent to Bianliang! There will be chaos here soon, and Lord Zhang, as the governor, should prepare immediately! Now is the time for adults to serve Your Majesty and serve the Ming Dynasty! Zhang Xiaocun was shocked and at a loss. Glancing at the two women, he asked suspiciously, "If you say that, are you really Hua Xu's secret agent?" The two women did not admit it, nor did they deny it, Zhang Xiaocun took the lunch and they acquiesced. Frowning and muttering, "This is impossible! How is this possible? General Shi Liancheng is His Majesty's sworn brother, and he has always been loyal and brave, how could he betray His Majesty? ”

The long-faced woman said angrily: "The facts are there, what is there to doubt?" Zhang Xiaocun pondered for a moment, looked at the two women, and asked, "Where is your Huaxu station in Dali, I am going to see your boss." The round-faced woman said, "We can't tell you." Who knows if you're from the company. Zhang Xiaocun said angrily: "If I can't see your boss, how do I know if you are really Hua Xu's secret agent?" ”

The long-faced woman said, "You have a point, but we still can't tell you." I advise you to start preparing now, so that you don't get caught off guard. The round-faced woman continued, "Or we can rebel with Shi Liancheng." If you want to go this way, kill us now. ”

Zhang Xiaocun was depressed, snorted, and left the prison. Wang Bao'er saw Zhang Xiaochun walking in unwillingly, and asked puzzledly: "Master, why do you look like you have lost your soul?" Zhang Xiaochun sat on the chair, frowned and muttered, "Just now Shi Liancheng sent two thieves. But the two thieves claimed to be Hua Xu's spies......"

Wang Bao'er showed a look of surprise, "So there is such a thing?" Zhang Xiaocun continued to murmur: "Not only that, but they actually claim that Shi Liancheng is plotting a rebellion with others," Wang Bao'er exclaimed: "Ah! What a good thing that is! Zhang Xiaocun frowned and said: "This matter is too strange! How could there be a Hua Xu spy infiltrating the Shi Liancheng Mansion? Is Slen really going to rebel? ”

Wang Bao'er said urgently: "Master, if Shi Liancheng rebels, if the master does not take refuge in him, he will definitely kill the master." But if the lord takes refuge in him, I am afraid that in the future, the army of the court will come, and the lord will also be a dead end! We, let's get out of here! Zhang Xiaocun frowned and waved his hand: "I really can't figure this out!" Shi Liancheng he, how could he rebel? ”

Wang Bao'er said angrily: "This makes people's hearts insufficient, what is so strange!" Besides, it is logical that he is such a heroic figure, and he wants to reign in the world! ”

Zhang Xiaocun looked at Wang Bao'er and said angrily: "You seem to admire Shi Liancheng very much?" Wang Bao'er was stunned for a moment, and then said angrily: "Isn't my opinion also everyone's opinion?" What kind of jealousy are you eating? I'm just going to say that it's normal for Shi Liancheng to rebel! ”

Zhang Xiaocun shook his head and said, "This is not a normal thing. Our Ming Dynasty is different from any other dynasty and country, even if Shi Liancheng's loyalty to His Majesty is not considered, he should not dare to do such a thing! This is very stupid! ”

Wang Bao'er said: "The Huaxu spies have all been confirmed, what else do you have to suspect?" Zhang Xiaocun said: "Whether those two people are really Huaxu's secret agents is still hard to say." It's hard to tell what the real situation is! After thinking about it, he suddenly stood up and said to Wang Bao'er: "Bao'er, you come to polish ink for me, and I want to write a letter to the cabinet." ”

In an inconspicuous courtyard in Dali City, Liu Yan was waiting anxiously. There was the sound of hurried footsteps outside the door, and then the door opened. Liu Yan stopped and looked, saw Zhao Xiang'er coming in, and hurriedly greeted her and asked, "How is the situation?" Were the two of them really caught by Shi Liancheng? Zhao Xiang'er nodded solemnly, "That's true." Liu Yan blamed herself: "It's my fault, I shouldn't have let them continue to verify the situation!" Now that the two of them have been arrested, their own deaths are small, but I am afraid that it will provoke Shi Liancheng to rebel immediately! Your Majesty is definitely not ready at this time! Zhao Xiang'er said: "How can I blame my sister for this matter, there are really doubts about the matter." The letters came out so suddenly, without warning. This has never happened before. ”

Liu Yan frowned and asked; "Have the two of them been killed by Shi Liancheng?" Zhao Xiang'er shook her head, "I was about to say to my sister, this matter is very strange!" Instead of killing them, Shi Liancheng handed them over to Zhang Xiaochun, claiming that they were thieves. Zhang Xiaochun temporarily held them in a women's prison. ”

Liu Yan was surprised, "So that's going to happen?" What is Shi Liancheng's intention in doing this? Zhao Xiang'er shook her head, she couldn't figure it out. Liu Yan couldn't think of a reason, and said to Zhao Xiang'er: "Now we have to be extra careful. The secret agent in charge of surveillance was ordered to closely monitor every move of the Mansion and the military camp outside the city, and report any situation immediately. Zhao Xianger hugged her fists and promised. Liu Yan looked around and said, "This city will definitely be under martial law soon, and even Shi Liancheng will search for us throughout the city." I have decided to abandon this place immediately and use Site 3 outside the city as the headquarters for our operations. Zhao Xiang'er said: "I'll go to the order immediately." Chao Liu Yan hugged his fist and hurried away.

In the dead of night, Shi Liancheng sat in front of the window, looking out the window at the night in a daze.

Yulan walked behind Shi Liancheng worriedly, and couldn't help but say, "Husband, we, what should we do now?" Are we really going to sit idly by? ”

Shi Liancheng asked lightly: "Do you think the eldest brother will really listen to slander and kill me?" Yulan said with a worried face: "Xia Lan said that from ancient times to the present, in any country, all emperors care most about the loyalty of their subordinates. No matter how wise the emperor is, when faced with this kind of problem, he often does not hesitate to kill innocents! What's more, not to mention that they also got the evidence! ”

Shi Liancheng muttered, "Xia Lan......." Turning around, he looked at Magnolia's cheek and asked, "You also suspect that I am really plotting a rebellion?" Yulan hurriedly shook her head and said, "I never believe that my husband will rebel!" No one can compare the husband's loyalty to His Majesty! However, I'm afraid that His Majesty will not think so! ”

Shi Liancheng turned to look out the window at the night, lost in thought. Yulan glanced at Shi Liancheng's back and said, "Husband, are we now, is there only one way to raise troops?" ……”

Shi Liancheng turned around abruptly and shouted, "You can't even think of this kind of thing!" My Shi Liancheng's life was saved by my eldest brother, and my eldest brother wants to take it back, even if you take it back! I, Shi Liancheng, will never frown! My heart for my eldest brother can be opened to face the heavens, the earth, the sun and the moon! If anyone dares to betray the eldest brother, I, Shi Liancheng, will not be the first to spare him! Yulan had never seen her husband look so angry, and she was so frightened that she dared to continue, tears rolled down like pearls with broken threads.

Shi Liancheng's expression became gentle, stroked Yulan's hair, and said, "Don't be afraid! If it really gets to that point, I will plead with my eldest brother! No matter how good the big brother is, he won't embarrass you! Yulan shook her head vigorously, threw herself into Wu Song's arms, and cried: "If the husband is dead, the concubine will never live!" Shi Liancheng sighed, and the steel turned into a finger twist.

There was a loud bang on the door. Yulan was startled, and hurriedly looked towards the door, only to see Xia Lan rushing in angrily, and said urgently: "General, how can you sit still and let others slaughter you?" If the emperor has no doubt about you, it would be right to be loyal to him, but now the emperor has listened to the rumors and sent people to infiltrate the mansion to investigate, and I don't know what evidence they found! In this case, why should the general be loyal to him anymore? If the general ascends to the heights and shouts, it is not impossible to at least sit on one side of Dali and Bagan and wait for the opportunity to go north to Tubo and enter Sichuan! In this way, it is better to establish yourself as the emperor and become the founding king than to sit back and wait for others to slaughter! Magnolia looked at Shi Liancheng pitifully, hoping that he would agree.

Shi Liancheng looked at Xia Lan and sneered: "I didn't see that a little maid in our family turned out to be a high-minded female middle school Zhuge with great ambitions!" Xia Lan's heart sank, and she hurriedly lowered her head and said: "The slave is just anxious in her heart, I hope the general and the lady will not die in vain in the hands of the faint king!" Shi Liancheng's eyes widened and shouted, "Shut up!" Xia Lan was frightened. Shi Liancheng said coldly: "If you say this in the future, you can't say it again, otherwise I will never spare you!" "Xia Lan is submissive. Wu Song said: "Okay, you can step down." Xia Lan said yes and retreated.

Shi Liancheng couldn't help but sigh in his heart when he saw Yulan looking at him pitifully.

After all, what happens next, let's see how it will be broken down next time.