Chapter 31: Forced Compromise
Thinking that the harem would face a miasma of smoke again, Zhao Xin's heart was tired.
Liu Muzhizhi: "Cui Cen's people are better under our noses than hiding in the shadows so that we can't guard against them." ”
This is true.
Even though Zhao Xin is very reluctant to be forced to choose a concubine, he does not have enough power to make his own decisions now.
The more he resisted the choice of a concubine, the more those people targeted the queen.
When the time comes, it will also drag Su Qingyu into trouble.
Zhao Xin took a deep breath, his eyes were gloomy, and if he couldn't bear it, he would make a big plan.
He's going to endure it now.
Liu Muzhi reported to him the arrangements of Yu Qian and Wang Xuance.
The process of reorganization of the Tiger Battalion and the Yulin Army was also smooth.
When it came to Yu Qian, Liu Muzhi, who was quiet and had few words, rarely said a few more words.
As Zhao Xin guessed, he admired Yu Qian very much.
After Liu Muzhi finished reporting the matter, he left.
There weren't many recitals sent to Zhao Xin every day, and he reviewed them quickly.
While it was time to eat, he went to the queen as usual.
"Your Majesty, but what's the trouble? The concubine sees that you don't have much appetite today. ”
Su Qingyu cares about her sweetheart.
Although Zhao Xin's expression was not obvious, she still noticed that the emperor was in a bad mood today.
Zhao Xin was thinking about the draft.
First, Cui Cen's aggressiveness disgusted him.
Second, he thought that those show girls were selected, and they must be restless, and he had to arrange in advance not to let Su Qingyu be hurt.
The other concubines left in the palace are now very peaceful because of the shock of the last dinner.
Since Su Qingyu asked, Zhao Xin didn't plan to hide the draft from her, so he told her.
Su Qingyu was slightly stunned when she heard this, and raised her eyes to see the emperor's thick eyebrows frowning slightly, and she did not hide her resistance to the draft.
She had mixed feelings, both sweet and guilty.
"Your Majesty, the continuation of the imperial heir is indeed a major event.
The concubine knew that His Majesty had a concubine in his heart, so she was satisfied.
Your Majesty is in trouble, but the concubines can't help you, but they bring trouble to Your Majesty......
Your Majesty does not need to take care of your concubines, no matter what Your Majesty does, your concubines will always believe in Your Majesty. ”
She didn't know about those things in the court, and she couldn't help the emperor.
Besides, as the emperor is the Son of Heaven, she is destined not to be alone, as long as His Majesty has her in his heart.
Su Qingyu's virtuous and considerate made Zhao Xin ironing and moving, and strengthened his mind to never let her be hurt in any way.
He didn't say much, he took the beautiful woman into his arms, and kissed everything.
spent a pleasant and comfortable night at the queen's place, and the next day he woke up and thought of facing the group of ministers again, and Zhao Xin's mood was not good.
Today, the ministers are still working tirelessly to let him choose a concubine.
Seeing that they began to accuse the queen of being jealous and favorite, Zhao Xin impatiently interrupted their admonitions.
"Whether I choose a concubine or not has nothing to do with the queen!
And now that the war is still going on, it is not appropriate for me to choose a concubine at this time.
After the rebellion is suppressed, the show girl will be selected. ”
Cui Cen said: "Your Majesty, opening up branches for the royal family is really the most important thing.
If the war has not stopped for three years and five years, will Your Majesty not choose a concubine?"
Zhao Xin resisted the urge to scold Cui Cen, the old horseman, but he couldn't hide the coldness on his face.
When he was annoyed, Zhao Xin couldn't help but review his words just now, which were impulsive.
As soon as he heard that they were directed at the queen, and their words were becoming more and more sharp, he could not control his temper a little.
He can't do this again in the future, lest Cui Cen find out that he attaches too much importance to the queen and is not good for himself.
Zhao Xin softened his tone and said lightly: "According to what the prime minister said, prepare for the draft." ”
Cui Cen returned to his original position at this time, the emperor was young and impulsive after all, and he still had to let himself handle it.
......
Regarding the trivia of the draft, the ministers discussed for most of the day.
After retreating from the court, Zhao Xin returned to the Qinzheng Palace.
Before they could sit down, the secret agents of the West Factory hurriedly came to report that Liang Xiping and they were going to be beheaded at noon today.
Zhao Xin was shocked when he heard this, and said, "Take my token, and immediately rush to save them!"
The streets leading to the Wumen vegetable market are crowded with people on both sides.
Seeing the two prisoners in the prison van that was coming, the people became emotional.
"Those black-hearted officials who have wronged good people and do all kinds of evil bullies are at large!"
The people began to talk indignantly.
"That's right, in that case a few days ago, the murderer was obviously the bully of the Liu family! My cousin and his daughter were killed by that Liu Yishan, but now he has been released, is there really no reason in this world?"
"Liu Yishan has an uncle who is a big official as a backer, who can cure him......
It's a pity that the two poor people who are about to be beheaded now, I heard that they also have official positions, but ...... Alas!"
Everyone shook their heads and sighed, even if they were angry, what could they do?
"Husband!" a woman dressed in linen and filial piety rushed to the prisoner car, crying out in a sad voice, "Husband!"
Liang Xiping, who was in the prisoner car, saw that it was his wife, and his originally indifferent face suddenly became excited.
His tone was worried and eager: "Yu'er, why did you get here?"
Zhou Yu cried: "Husband, Yu'er can't save you...... I can only give you a ride, husband......"
His eyes were red, and he listened to his wife's sad voice, and his heart was bitter and resentful.
He choked up and said, "Yu'er, take good care of our children and live well." ”
Zhou Yu nodded again and again, tears streaming down his face.
She looked at Ma Youyun next to her, and said guiltily: "Master Ma, we are the ones who have caused you ......"
Ma Youyan said: "Brother Liang is also a victim, how can you say that it is involved? They have long wanted to eradicate me, even if there is no such thing, there will be other excuses......"
Before they finished speaking, the official came over and rudely dragged Zhou Yu away, shouting:
"What are you doing here?!Get out of the way!"
Zhou Yu clung to the prisoner cart and refused to leave.
The official couldn't pull people away, and he was even more annoyed, so he raised his sword and threw it at her.
Zhou Yu's face turned pale in pain, but he still refused to let go.
"Stop!" Liang Xiping roared when he saw this, his red eyes were full of tears, "She is my wife, she is just here to see me off, don't embarrass her......"
When the people on both sides of the street saw this, they became more and more indignant and began to commotion.
The official ignored him, and roughly dragged Zhou Yu away and threw him aside.
At this moment, dozens of people dressed in linen and filial piety rushed into the prisoner car and cried to Liang Xiping.
"Lord Liang, you have been wronged! You have rescued us, and we cannot repay this kindness......
"The two adults are honest and honest, but now they are going to suffer great grievances!
These people who are crying out with grief and anger are all the family members of the women who were forcibly occupied and imprisoned by Liu Yishan.
After the house was raided, the girl who was locked inside was rescued.
Therefore, these people are extremely grateful to Liang Xiping.
The escort officers hurriedly pulled the men away.
The people were infected by the emotions of those people, and they all pushed the officials to maintain order.
The scene became chaotic.
The leader in charge of escorting the prisoners shouted with a gloomy face: "Whoever dares to block the road and obstruct it again will be killed!"
All the officials drew their weapons one after another, and under the bright sword, the people suddenly calmed down.