Pampered Consort’s Acting Awards: 95. Marriage (catching insects)
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==Chapter 95 Marriage Grant==
It was already the end of June in the blink of an eye, from the time I returned to Beijing from Lishan to the time when the old case of the first year of Yanxi was announced to the world.
The heat of summer brings wind and rain, just like the impetuous people in the court.
Anyone with a discerning eye can see that this old case in the first year of Yanxi was undoubtedly the beginning of the emperor's involvement in the family.
There is no secret news in the world. Now the Ministry of Punishment is suppressing the account books released by the Ministry of Justice and keeping the traitors to be killed, which makes the civil and military officials of the court feel more and more anxious
The former emperor had been idle for more than thirty years, and the power he had given away was hard to regain. The new emperor still has great power. However, these three departments, such as Xu Bowei, the imperial censor of the Zuodu Procuratorate, Xue Xiangyang, the minister of the Ministry of Punishment, and Dali Temple Qing Zheng Baihe is now a real imperialist.
Although there are disputes over interests among powerful families, everyone understands the principle of shame and shame. Once the imperial power shows signs of encroachment, they will work together to find a way out.
One of the ways out is for the people of the world.
The unjust case four years ago was vindicated, but those 60,000 lives were still lost for the imperial court. Even though the new emperor tried his best to make up for the pension, behind the 60,000 lives was Tens of thousands of white-haired people gave away black-haired people. Over the years, they wanted to tear out the entire Su family to satisfy their hatred.
Now that they are told that their enemy was wronged, they have nowhere to vent their uneasy feelings, and grief and confusion flood into their hearts again.
The more turbulent times are, the more suitable it is to incite people's hearts. Some people use poems to metaphorize the incompetence of the court. Some people say that the Qi State has strong soldiers and horses and will definitely raise troops within this year.
When the people's hearts are in chaos, it will be impossible to easily reopen the old cases of these ten years.
The imperial court can always tell the world when people are in panic that the government of Zhou Dynasty has been rotten to the bones as early as the Yongchang period.
As soon as the aristocratic family and the imperial power began to compete, the Queen Mother of Chu released the news of her serious illness.
Obviously he wanted to use filial piety to overwhelm the emperor.
The Empress Dowager Chu's kindness in raising her, and the Chu family's support of the new emperor's contribution to the throne are facts of the struggle, and the emperor stepped forward to cut him off.
If this matter had been done four years ago, the new king would have had no power, and there would have been very few people in the court, and he would have had to bow his head and fold.
But now, there is a big difference.
At three o'clock in the afternoon, the dynasty had just dispersed, and all the civil and military officials left the Hall of Supreme Harmony in an orderly manner.
Eunuch Sheng hurriedly walked into the crowd holding his official hat and said loudly: "The Duke of Zhen Guo stays, and Xue Shangshu stays."
Su Huaian and Xue Xiangyang turned back together in the huge crowd.
The two said in unison: "What's the matter, Mr. Sheng?"
Sheng Gong said impartially: "Your Majesty summons you to go to Yangxin Hall to discuss matters."
As soon as he finished speaking, the surrounding ministers began to look at each other and lower their heads to whisper.
"When will Mr. Xue become as good as the Duke of Zhen?"
"You still see it? I have been chasing after you for many years just to put on a big show for us..."
"It's weird..."
"What's so strange about it?"
"It's strange that Su Huai'an was able to disappear out of thin air from the prison of the Ministry of Punishment back then. Mr. Xue is famous for his tactics. Who have you seen him show mercy to?"
Some people who were friends with Xue Xiangyang on weekdays, such as Li Langzhong of the Ministry of Justice, Yu Sicheng and others, looked at Xue Xiangyang with meaningful eyes.
The pupils are brightly written - Mr. Xue is really good at tricking our brothers around.
The Duke of Chu and others looked at him as if they were traitors.
At this moment, Su Huaian tilted his head and smiled at Xue Xiangyang, "Master Xue, please go first."
The hands in Xue Xiangyang's sleeves were tightly clenched.
Why knock out your teeth and swallow them in your stomach? This is it.
There is no way back for the Xue family today.
At this point, Xue Xiangyang simply raised his head and smiled: "Haha, Lord Zhen Guo is polite."
The people followed Eunuch Sheng towards the Yangxin Hall.
They stood side by side, Xue Xiangyang gritted his teeth and said: "My Xue Mansion's house, do you know when the Duke of Zhen plans to return?"
Su Huai'an said: "The Zhenguo Duke's Mansion was badly damaged by Mr. Xue back then, and it will take some time to repair it."
Xue Xiangyang raised his voice for no reason and said: "I am handling the case impartially! This is a distinction between public and private matters."
Su Huaian smiled at him again, "Yes, Master Xue is right..."
Xue Xiangyang's eyes narrowed slightly, and the smell of blood filled his mouth.
He had a vague feeling that Zhai Zi might be coming back.
Eunuch Sheng stood up outside the palace and said: "Dong Zhen Guo, Xue Shangshu has an audience——"
Su Huai'an entered the Yangxin Hall first, followed closely by Xue Xiangyang. He came to the front of the emperor, raised his hand and said, "I have met your Majesty."
Xiao Yu put down his pen, raised his eyes and said: "Give me a seat."
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
Xiao Yu held the account book that came out of the heavy punishment trial, looked down at the map of the Zhou Dynasty, and said directly: "Ten years ago, if you wanted to resell private goods to the North and Qi, you would transport a large amount of bows, horns, lead, and iron. , green vitriol, medicinal materials, armor, □□, no matter which way you go, Xuzhou is the only way."
The color of Xue Xiangyang's eyes suddenly changed, "Your Majesty is wise."
Ten years ago, Xue Xiangyang was still the head of the Xue family. I can only say that I know 70% to 80% of these things.
At that time, the national power of the Qi State could not be compared with what it is today. The purpose of various aristocratic families entering into private trade with Qi was to make profits. Who did not have the intention of collaborating with the enemy and treason? In other words, they I just want to bypass the treasury and put the money in my own pocket.
If you want to make long-term profits, the most taboo thing is to trade in one piece.
As far as iron and medicinal materials are concerned, if the iron smelting skills are handed over, the other party will mine iron ore and smelt iron in the future. Similarly, if the prescription is handed over, the other party can prepare the medicine by themselves. Therefore, the family jointly After discussion, all weapons and armor can only be finished. The medicinal materials are ground into powder and sold.
For the convenience of transportation, there was a military road. Although it was completely destroyed long ago, it did pass through Xuzhou.
The governor of Xuzhou at that time was Chu Luwei, the younger brother of the Queen Mother of Chu and now the cabinet scholar.
Xiao Yu looked at Xue Xiangyang and said: "I know that the case more than ten years ago is easy to investigate, but it involved a lot of manpower back then, and there can be no trace. Mr. Xue made a secret trip to Xu. State."
Xue Xiangyang's heart is like a mirror. Since ancient times, filial piety has been used to govern the world. If the emperor wants benevolence and filial piety, he can personally oust the queen mother. This move will undoubtedly push the Xue family to the Chu family.
Xue Xiangyang held his breath and saluted, saying: "Wei ministers accept the decree,"
Half an hour later, Xue Xiangyang left the Yangxin Hall, and Xiao Yu left Su Huaian alone.
Su Huai'an knew the emperor's difficulties in his heart and said: "Is your Majesty planning to retry the case as a crime of smuggling trade?"
Xiao Yu said in a deep voice: "The Chu family is inciting the people while suppressing me with filial piety. People are in panic right now. The Queen Mother is sure that I will make the matter a trivial matter. By then, two people from the Chu family's side will be revealed to be the backers of this case. Let’s settle it. Collaboration with the enemy and treason is a capital crime, and smuggling trade is a capital crime. If I can make the Chu family die, I will have to cut off this outstretched hand.”
If you want to move, you have to move the direct descendants of the Chu family and those who were involved in the case.
Su Huaian said again: "Your Majesty asked Mr. Xue to fight this battle. How do you plan to deal with Mr. Xue?"
Xiao Yu said: "Xingbu is in charge of the world's punishments. If he doesn't know the seriousness of this matter, then the Minister of punishments will have to be replaced by someone else."
Su Huaian said: "Your Majesty is wise."
The Yangxin Hall was filled with smoke. After talking about state affairs, Su Huaian still did not move. Xiao Yu saw that he was hesitant to speak and asked, "Is there anything else?"
Su Huai'an suddenly lifted his robe, knelt down, and stood on the dragon chair as an emperor, showing no trace of courteous courtesy.
"I do have something to do."
Xiao Yu’s eyebrows skipped a beat, he half-squinted his eyes and said, “Just say so.”
Su Huaian said: "I have admired the eldest princess for a long time, and I sincerely ask your majesty to grant me a marriage."
Some things are okay to mention, but once they are mentioned, the air seems to be filled with embarrassment.
The princess got pregnant before she got married and gave birth to two children. If it were anyone else in the world, Xiao Yu would not let him go and treat Su Huaian alone. This is really confidence. It's enough.
After all, when he plotted against his sister, he didn't even spare a cent.
No one in the government or the public knew about the fact that King Xiao Yu of Jin forcibly married a daughter of the Su family and forced the Duke of Zhen to take sides.
Xiao Yu still remembers how Su Huaian looked at him when he went back to her parents' house angrily and went to pick her up with a cold face.
"I respectfully send you off to Your Highness." Su Huaian said through gritted teeth.
Now that the situation has changed, Xiao Yu finally experienced what it feels like to have his sister be cheated and feel "powerless" as an elder brother.
He looked at Su Huaian and said, "Have you mentioned this to Chang Ning?"
There were some things that the emperor wanted to investigate and blame, but Su Huai'an, as a minister, could just deal with it. After thinking for a long time, he decided to tell the truth frankly: "What happened to me four years ago is indeed true." That’s right, but I have no intention of despising the eldest princess. It’s just that I was drugged at that time..."
Xiao Yu interrupted: "I know that you and Changning are happy with each other, and I don't blame you."
Su Huai'an said again: "Every statement I make is true, and there is absolutely no lie."
True?
Xiao Yu frowned slightly and said coldly: "Who did it?"
Su Huaian said: "Eldest Princess." And this happened only once.
Xiao Yu's Adam's apple moved slightly and he coughed repeatedly.
The words I wanted to say went around in my mouth, and finally I just picked up my pen and dipped my pen in the ink, and decided to get married.
The little **** outside the Yangxin Hall had been kicked away long ago. Only Eunuch Sheng looked up at the sun and sighed: Who said that the nine sons of the dragon have their own differences? This is not the case between your majesty and the eldest princess. It's exactly the same.
In the evening, Xiao Yu came out of Yangxin Palace and went straight back to Jingren Palace.
The sunset slanted in, passing through the windows, covering the ground with water chestnuts.
After dinner, Xiao Yu went to the clean room to take a bath, while Qin Juan went to coax the eldest prince.
While the sky was still dark, he was alone in the palace approving the memorial.
At three o'clock in the morning, Qin Juan pushed the door open and entered.
The evening breeze was blowing, and the room was full of candlelight. He was sitting on a low couch, holding a memorial in his hand. He looked back at her and said softly: "Aling, come here."
Qin Juan walked over, her eyes subconsciously avoiding the fold in his hand.
Four years ago, she was like this.
Knowing that he likes his relatives to be involved in politics and his harem to be involved in politics, she has never touched upon his case.
If it was just a big dream, she even knew that he pretended to love Li Yuan but was willing to tell her, firstly because of her, and also because he believed her.
The emperor was suspicious, but she understood. Four years ago, she took him as her husband...
Xiao Yu spread out a piece of paper and put it in her hand, and said seriously: "The imperial court has recently taken down a few officials. The positions of Taichang Temple Minister, Guanglu Temple Young Minister, etc. are all vacant. You used to be in charge of the harem. , often deal with them, do you have a reliable person in your heart to recommend to me?"
Qin Juan bit her lower lip, and after a moment, she said: "The selection of officials is an important matter for the previous dynasty, and I am a concubine in the harem, so it is not appropriate to interfere in this matter."
His eyes dimmed and he said slowly: "Aling, I'm not testing you."
Qin Huan said: "It's been four years, I really remember it."
Xiao Yu pulled her over, pressed her against her legs, put his arms around her waist, looked into her eyes, and gasped in a low voice, "Do you remember everything?"
Qin Juan was so pierced by his gaze that she leaned back.
He squeezed her wrist tightly, the pain was so painful that she couldn't bear it, and he spoke: "Four years ago, it wasn't that I didn't believe you, it was because I was afraid that my heart would change, so I took it upon myself to The truth is that I owe you the separation of husband and wife."