Chapter 156: Defending the People's Mouth
Due to the dispatch of the Forbidden Army and the Gyeonggi Guard. The entire Kyoto of the Moonlight was enveloped in a cloud of gloom. Chinese people do not dare to say a word in public. I'm afraid I'll say something wrong.
Everyone has a complaint in their heart. However, I dare not say it explicitly. Even if you run into it on the road. It's just a glance at each other. Tacit. It really fulfilled the sentence "Chinese people dare not speak." The road is the eye".
Under the indiscriminate suppression of the imperial court. The gossip is gradually buried. Kyoto was silent for a while.
However, it didn't last long. A bigger and more outrageous rumor is rampant in Kyoto in the country of Ningyue. No one knows how this rumor got out. No one knows who came out of it. I only know when Gyeonggi Wei went out to arrest people. The streets and alleys of Beijing have long been spread. The first update even came to the palace. It reached Xiao Ling's ears.
Rumor says. The first emperor made a will. Wait for him a hundred years later. The new Emperor of Ning Yue is Xiao Yi. Not Xiao Ling. And there is an edict of succession as proof. And this edict of succession. was handed over by the first emperor to Shang Yi Ye Chengcheng, who was the most trusted at the time.
Rumor says. The Ye family was destroyed. It was because Empress Ye Chengcheng persuaded the current saint to give up the throne. Bring His Royal Highness King Yi back from the Celestial Star Kingdom to succeed to the throne. And now the saints refuse. So the evidence was fabricated. Destroy the Ye family, who knows the inside story. Including Queen Ye Chengcheng.
Rumors also say. Today, the saint ascended to the throne with the help of the Shen family and the support of the queen mother. Now it's growing. I don't want to be controlled by my relatives. I don't want to be left out without respecting the edict of the first emperor. will design to get rid of the Shen family. As a result, the Shen family was defeated. The Queen Mother died.
Xiao Ling was furious. Ordered to kill all who heard the news. was stopped by Qin Xi, a henchman eunuch beside him.
"Your Majesty. The minions hadn't read anything. But I also know a truth. In the face of the rampant gossip. Forcible suppression. It's counterproductive. Qin Xi stood next to Xiao Ling. Speak.
He followed Xiao Ling from the Three Princes' Mansion to the palace. has always been Xiao Ling's personal eunuch. In addition to serving Xiao Ling's diet and daily life. Occasionally, he also helped Xiao Ling with advice. Although he did not understand national affairs. But he may be able to talk about a little truth.
"These pariahs. Never tell the difference between true and fake news on your own. Believe what you hear. Even these unsubstantiated rumors are told vividly. If I can't make an example, I can't make an example. How can you teach these people a lesson. Xiao Ling snorted coldly and spoke. The face is full of violence.
"Your Majesty. As the old saying goes: the mouth of the people. Even more than Fangchuan. The river collapsed. There will be many wounds. The same is true of the people. It is the envoy of the Sichuan people. Proclaim for the people. Qin Xi pondered for a long time. And then he said something like that. Speak again. "The emperor is eloquent and strategic. Must know. Such repression. It will make the people even more disgusted. I want to dispel the rumors completely. Maybe there's another way. ”
Xiao Ling looked at Qin Xi beside him. Slightly surprised. For so many years. Qin Xi has always been by his side. So Qin Xi has a few catties and a few taels. He asked himself very clearly. More and faster chapters are here. But I never thought of it. At times like these. Qin Xi was able to say such a thing.
Serve as the guide of the Sichuan people. Proclaim for the people.
This sentence. He knew it by heart more than ten years ago when he was just studying. But to this day. But he was not as good as a eunuch who could see it.
Because he's been strong for too long. There are not many heirs of the first emperor of the Ningyue Kingdom. Almost all of his brothers were suppressed by him by various means. There is not the slightest possibility of succession. And the only one who threatens him is Xiao Yat. was also circumvented by Ye Chengcheng. And then missed the throne. So he's used to calling the shots no matter what. And it must be forbidden.
"Sounds like that. You've got a good idea. Xiao Ling squinted. Ask Qin Xi.
"Your Majesty. The slave's method is not a good solution. The emperor is wise and martial. The method I thought of was a thousand times better than the method of a minion. It's just because the emperor is now obsessed with the authorities. So I didn't think about it for a while. Qin Xi habitually patted his ass. Then bend down. lowered his head and whispered something in Xiao Ling's ear.
Xiao Ling listened quietly. When Qin Xi's idea was slowly spoken. When it was gradually taking shape in his mind. A flash of light flashed through his eyes. With a calculation that is determined to win.
"Qin Xi. If this is the case. I made an exception. You are allowed to enter the court as an official. Xiao Ling listened to Qin Xi's words. Haha laughed. Then he turned his head and said to Qin Xi.
"Slave thanks to the emperor for his grace. Qin Xi listened. Be overjoyed. More and faster chapters are here. Hurriedly knelt down and thanked him.
Although Qin Xi has Xiao Ling's trust. But at the end of the day. He was nothing more than a eunuch. If you say it's ugly, you're a eunuch. No countertops. If you can get Xiao Ling's permission. Entered the court as an official. Then their entire Qin family will be very different. At the beginning, he entered the palace as a eunuch out of necessity. Now. can also enter the court as an official. For the Qin family, the lintel shines.
"I'll fix a book right away. You send you out of the palace. Let Qin Zhong hand it over to Mu Qingchen. Xiao Ling said. Then pick up the pen on the table. Several large sheets of paper were written on the paper.
After the letter is written. Xiao Ling sealed it in an envelope. handed it to Qin Xi. Let him send it out.
Qin Xi got the order. took the token of his own chief eunuch. said that he was ordered to go out of the palace to do business. The guards at the gate of the palace did not stop them. Just let him out.
King Yi's Mansion is still quiet. No change is visible on the surface. It seems that the noisy rumors in Beijing are nothing more than someone else's self-amusement. And Prince Yi Xiao Yi, who is really the party concerned, is still at ease. Every day, I go back and forth between the light smoke and the green willow and the Yiwang Mansion. Life is not happy.
Qin Zhong is Qin Xi's younger brother. It is also the person who Xiao Ling planted in King Yi's mansion. Xiao Yat and Qingchen already knew about this from the beginning. This is also why Qin Zhong has been in King Yi's Mansion for so long. But there was still no evidence that Xiao Yi and Mu Qingchen had other plans.
Xiao Ling may also understand this. So he didn't force Qin Zhong to do anything. This chess piece is of little use in the Yi Wang's Mansion. Wait until this is over. More and faster chapters are here. It was time for Qin Zhong to be transferred back to the palace.
Qin Zhong took the letter from Qin Xi's hand. Wait for Qin Xi to say a few words. He nodded. did not let Qin Xi enter the Yiwang Mansion. Then the door was closed. Turning around, he walked towards Luluoju.
The rain was a little lighter. But there was no intention of stopping. Qin Zhong tucked the letter into his cuffs. Came to Luluoju with an umbrella. The girl who was guarding under the eaves saw it. Busy reporting inside. said that Manager Qin was here.
Then. Qingchen is instructing a few girls in their chess skills. Nothing to do. actually listened to Jinyan's proposal. Set up a gambling game. It is said to be a best-of-three game. The loser makes dinner alone. Others don't need help.
Qingchen is not very good at cooking. But he also volunteered to participate. Because with her chess skills. Definitely won't lose in the hands of three girls.
"Princess Qiqi. Manager Qin asked to see him. The girl on guard outside announced. Said.
The dust has not fallen. Hands in the air. The smile that was still delightful just now instantly came from his face. In its place was a touch of coldness.
There was a snap. Qingchen threw the chess pieces in his hand into the box. Get up from your chair. He said lightly to the girl guarding the door, "Let him wait in the outer hall." ”
The girl took the order and left. Jin Yan saw that Qingchen was going to the outer hall. So he took a cloak from the shelf on one side and put it on Qingchen. I'm going to follow. But it was stopped by the dust.
Qingchen walked out alone. Seeing Qin Zhong waiting respectfully in the outer hall. I can't help but feel the first time to update. Even if Qin Zhong inquired in King Yi's mansion, he couldn't find any useful news and report it to Xiao Ling. But after such a long time. There is nothing wrong with every move, word or deed. She and Xiao Yi tried to find an excuse to get rid of him, but they didn't have a chance.
This is the person cultivated by Xiao Ling. Scheming is as unfathomable as Xiao Ling.
"The slave has seen the princess. Qin Zhong saw Qingchen come out. Then he bowed and saluted.
"It's been raining for so long. Manager Qin hadn't been to Lu Luoju for a few days. Come today. I'm afraid there's something important. This is the last task Xiao Ling gave you. Qingchen didn't tell him to get up. Instead, he swirled and sat down on the main seat. He said with a smile.
Just one word. Manager Qin chuckled in his heart. Then I understood. A woman who can make the emperor struggle to deal with. Presumably it is unparalleled in wisdom. Brilliant and intelligent. I could guess what he meant so quickly. Not surprising.
"Princess Qiqi. The emperor asked the servant to hand over this letter to you. Qin Zhong saw Qingchen and got straight to the point. There is no ambiguity either. Pull out the letter directly from your sleeve. Hand it to the dust.
Qingchen took the letter. Didn't rush to open it. Instead, he asked, "Does Xiao Ling have anything else to explain?" ”
"No, I didn't. The emperor said. Everything he wanted to say was already written in the letter. As long as the princess sees it, she will understand. Qin Zhong replied.
"Alright. Let's go. You don't have to stay in Yiwangfu. Go back and return to your master. Tell him by the way. No matter what he wants me to do. I'm not going to make him happy. Qingchen said. Don't hesitate any longer. Get up and leave. Leave Qin Zhong with a resolute back.
Qin Zhong stared at Qingchen's back for a long time. Come back to your senses. Knowing that his identity was revealed early on. There's really no need to be here. Not to mention. He looked at the emperor's letter from Princess Yi's eyes. I saw a touch of mountain rain coming and the feeling of the wind filling the building.
Maybe. Soon after. Yiwang Mansion. Or the Royal Palace. There will be a place that will become history.
Think so. Qin Zhong didn't stop either. Left the Lou Lodge. Packed up their things. Walk out of King Yi's mansion. Qin Xi was still waiting outside. I saw Qin Zhong coming out with his baggage. There was no look of surprise on his face. It seems that this result has been expected for a long time.
And Qingchen returned to the room. Place the letter in your hand on the table. The gaze remained motionless at it. There was silence inside. It doesn't seem to be necessary to take it apart. She already knew. What is written in this letter.
"Princess. This ......" Huai Jin saw the letter. Hurriedly got up and asked. I want to know what this letter is in. Is it news from Feng Xiran.
"Look. Qingchen saw Huai Jin's concerned eyes. Nodding. The letter was handed directly to Huai Jin's hand.
Huai Jin was not polite. Open the letter directly. And he looked at it. Ten lines at a glance. Hurriedly swept over. Read between the lines to find Feng Xiran's name. Eager to know about him. Wondering how long he was trapped. Is it still alive.
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