Palace Garden, Chonghua Palace
At this time, Emperor Longzhi, who was lying on the bed surrounded by curtains, was looking at Emperor Chongping in surprise.
Emperor Chongping bowed his hands and said in a deep voice: "Father, in these extraordinary times, criminals are going crazy and assassinating the royal family. Father, you need to be careful."
It can be said that this emperor was good at conspiracy back then, and he once took charge of the Ministry of Punishment. He earned the reputation of being a cold-faced king who solved cases like a god. Now that he was reminded by Jia Heng, he instantly felt suspicious of everything he looked at.
After a while, the imperial doctor came from outside the palace. He bowed to Emperor Chongping and said, "I have seen the Holy One. Long live the Holy One. Long live the Holy One."
Then, he saluted the Emperor and Queen Mother Feng.
Emperor Chongping looked indifferent and ordered: "Principal Wang, take a look at the medicinal porridge in this bowl. Is there anything unusual?"
The imperial doctor who called the king's court judge handed the consultation box in his hand to the accompanying retinue, came forward and took a smell.
Empress Dowager Feng said softly: "I just tried the silver needle and there was no poison in it."
Emperor Chongping said warmly: "Mother, there are many poisons in this world that cannot be tested with a silver needle."
The court judge frowned, smelled it carefully again, his face changed suddenly, and he said in shock: "Your Majesty, why is there such a thing as polygonum multiflorum in it? I don't remember that I have never tasted this to the emperor." medicine?"
If there was a mistake in the prescription, both he and Tai Hospital would be to blame.
Emperor Chongping frowned and whispered: "Sure enough, there is something unusual."
The judge of the King's Court said anxiously: "The medicines previously prescribed by Wei Chen were all mild and neutral medicines. How can these powerful medicines, which burn the internal organs, be taken by the emperor?"
Later generations will know that Polygonum multiflorum is nephrotoxic and can damage the liver and kidneys. Eating too much of Polygonum multiflorum will often cause dizziness and even liver damage. If other things are added to the mix, the two will collide, and the Emperor's internal organs will definitely not be able to withstand it. .
At this moment, Dai Quan looked at the old eunuch, his face was ugly, and he said sternly: "Get him!"
At this moment, several young and strong eunuchs held down the eunuch.
"It's wrong, it's wrong." The face of the old eunuch named Zhang suddenly changed, and he knelt down with a bang, kowtowing non-stop.
Dai Quan said in a cold voice: "The preparation of medicinal porridge does not go through the imperial kitchen. You, the eunuch in charge, are responsible for everything. If there are any mistakes, it is also your fault. How dare you complain?"
Emperor Chongping said: "Detain all the eunuchs and eunuchs who have been exposed to the drugs and interrogate them in detail."
The Supreme Emperor and Empress Dowager Feng were also a little shocked.
"Your Majesty, what's going on?" Queen Mother Feng asked.
Emperor Chongping said: "My mother, Chen Yuan, the son of the ruthless King Zhao, first went to the south of the Yangtze River to assassinate Zitong, and then sent people to collude with the palace to assassinate my father. Such crazy people are really abominable."
As he said that, he raised his eyes and glanced at the Supreme Emperor.
Let him also see how surly and bastard King Zhao was back then, and how his heirs wanted to murder their grandfather!
A strange color appeared on the old face of the Supreme Emperor, and he exclaimed in shock: "Is this happening?"
Previously, because the Supreme Emperor was recuperating in the palace, he did not know about the assassination of Queen Song. In fact, no one came to disturb the Supreme Emperor.
Empress Dowager Feng's eyebrows, which resembled those of the eldest princess of Jinyang, were slightly sharp, and she said, "How dare he commit parricide that goes against human ethics?"
Emperor Chongping said warmly: "Queen Mother, everyone in the Chonghua Palace must be investigated. I will send a new group of people to take over here."
After all, it was King Yong who had fully developed his palace fighting skills, and his countermeasures of clearing the field and controlling the situation were already deep in his bones.
In other words, King Zhao's plan was not careful enough and missed an important link, which was Emperor Chongping's deep intentions.
But be vigilant and be ready.
Although Emperor Chongping did not reach the point where he was "incompetent in governing the country and skillful in fighting for power", he was indeed far more concerned with the evil tricks of fighting in the palace than internal affairs and military strategy.
Empress Dowager Feng sighed and said, "Let's change it. Your father doesn't have many good days left. He wants to assassinate him. Why bother?"
The Supreme Emperor: "???"
What is this word? He felt that after this winter, he could live for another two or three years, but he didn't have much time left.
Emperor Chongping cupped his hands and said warmly: "Empress, I have passed over there."
With that said, he and Dai Quan left the Chonghua Palace. They had just crossed the threshold and stood under the eaves. Their faces were gloomy and terrifying, and their eyes were as cold as the ice cubes hanging on the eaves of the Chonghua Palace.
Just a little bit, just a little bit.
Although the death of the emperor can be regarded as the end of his life, if word spreads that he died suddenly due to poisoning, what will the outside world say about him, a ninety-five-year-old man?
Chen Yuan will definitely spread rumors that he killed his father.
Emperor Chongping thought of this, looked at Dai Quan with a gloomy face, and said: "Inform the cabinet of the shocking incident of the former King Zhao's son's assassination of the Supreme Emperor, together with the previous assassination of the Queen, and tell everyone about King Zhao's lineage. There are many evil deeds. In addition, the five cities in the capital, including the Military and Horse Division, Jingying, and Jinyi Mansion Guards, are on strict alert to investigate the bad guys and arrest the culprits. The Ministry of Internal Affairs is also checking the maids and palace servants in the palace to find anything suspicious. , interrogate strictly!"
If he personally arrested the criminals, and then waited for the Chinese New Year to have the emperor meet with all the emperor's relatives to celebrate Chongping's achievements in foreign wars in the sixteenth year, the so-called rumors would no longer have any ground.
Even if the emperor really dies in the future... Tuo in the palace dies of illness, so everyone can cover it up.
It has to be said that Emperor Chongping's skills in court affairs such as this are MAX+, which immediately completely eliminated the hidden danger of the emperor being assassinated in the future.
Even if the emperor was assassinated again, it would be an assassination by a gangster. Any rumors that the emperor was in the wrong position and killed the emperor's father would have no ground.
Moreover, the release of such unethical things as the assassination of the Supreme Emperor by the son of King Zhao was a preemptive attack on the reputation of the former King Zhao, which further confirmed the legitimacy of the emperor's accession to the throne.
The assassination of the Queen of Song and the King of Chu is easy to understand. It can be said that it was because of the clan feud, but even the old grandfather wanted to be poisoned. This is a crazy beast who has abandoned both humans and gods.
Even if Chen Yuan wants to play the brand of Supreme Emperor again in the future, the world will only have a big question mark in his heart.
That night, before the New Year's Eve of the 16th year of Chongping, the news of the Emperor's assassination spread like wildfire throughout the entire Shenjing City.
The case of King Zhao who had been in the Longzhi Dynasty for more than ten years, who coerced and instigated the deposed prince to force the palace and conspired against him, was also secretly discussed by some elderly people in the capital.
This can be said to be a pet peeve of Emperor Chongping, and every time it appears, it will cause a bloody storm.
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Jinling, Ningguo Mansion
The wing where Daiyu is located——
Jia Heng sat on the bed, hugged Daiyu's delicate body, rubbed her ears and temples, lowered her eyes to look at the girl with pink and slightly shiny lips, hid the richness of her fingertips in her heart, and whispered: "Sister I’m a little fatter than at the beginning of the year.”
After continuous feeding, the lamb has grown up now.
Daiyu: "..."
The girl's fair and jade-like face suddenly turned as red as the clouds, and she asked by mistake: "Where are you compared to Sister Bao?"
Jia Heng's cold eyes froze for a moment under his sharp eyebrows, then he turned to look at the girl and secretly thought, this is really a matter of death.
But facing a pair of bright starry eyes, Jia Heng asked with a smile: "What do you think, Sister Lin?"
Kicked the ball again.
Daiyu snorted softly, her bright starry eyes under her willow eyebrows full of shame and annoyance, and said softly: "Brother Heng is dishonest."
She finally figured it out. Brother Heng was probably thinking of letting her and Sister Bao accompany him in his mischief.
Jia Heng held the slim Daiyu, leaned close to the girl's ear with a few strands of curled hair, and whispered: "I can't tell the difference now. I'll find out more when I'm with your sister Bao..." "
When Daiyu heard this, her petite and graceful face was as red as the clouds. She spat lightly and said in a trembling voice: "Brother Heng thinks about hugging you every day."
Jia Heng stared at the cute and angry girl, looked at the bright and slightly pink lips, and whispered: "Sister Lin."
As Daiyu grows older, she gradually blooms. In fact, she doesn’t need to take care of her much anymore, and she brings tears to her eyes every time.
Daiyu met the young man's clear eyes, looking at the clear and chiselled face, her heart pounding, but she saw the young man's gentle and soft breath hitting his face, and the girl bent forward. The trembling eyelashes cut through a cluster of winter glow, her cheeks were as pink as rouge, and her delicate body softened in Jia Heng's arms.
After who knows how long, Jia Heng pursed her lips, hid the sweetness between her teeth and cheeks in her heart, gently drove the sheep into the circle, and said warmly: "Okay, Sister Lin, don't catch a cold."
After all, it was broad daylight, so Daiyu was still a little shy, and he was going to see Sister Feng tonight. If he let Sister Feng go, she would probably scold him for having no conscience again.
Under Daiyu's curved eyebrows, her clear and bright eyes were as clear as water, as if there was a refreshing stream, and she said softly: "Brother Heng, it's time for us to have dinner."
There were so many people waiting for Brother Heng. They stayed here for a long time, and they inevitably got teased again.
Jia Heng nodded and said, "Well, let's go over and eat."
The two of them were cozy for a while, before they realized that it was getting late and the lanterns were starting to turn on. At this moment, orange lanterns were lit on the corridor, illuminating the road, while the snow-capped mountains and rocks on both sides reflected the dazzling white light.
In the evening, Sister Feng sent Ping'er to say that dishes were prepared in the hall and invited Jia Heng and Daiyu to come and have dinner.
At this moment, there are all the golden hairpins in the hall, with charming faces, bright clothes, and jewelry among the lush and lush hair, with golden wings shining and pearls shining like jade.
Jia Heng entered the hall and looked at the smart and clear eyes.
"Brother Heng." Xiang Yun called, coming to the chair next to Jia Heng and sitting down, with a smile on his red, apple-shaped face.
Jia Heng sat down, turned to look at the little fat girl, and joked: "Sister Yun won't fight for your sister Bao."
Xiangyun's plump, white cheeks were as red as apples, and shame slowly lingered in his charming and smart eyebrows. Her voice was soft and soft as she said, "Brother Heng, I didn't know that such things would happen."
In fact, it doesn't matter that Sister Xiaoxiao has a reputation first. Sister Xiaoxiao is going to the battlefield with Brother Heng.
Zhen Lan said softly: "Brother Heng, the Queen has been assassinated. Many civil servants here in Jinling are impeaching Brother Heng, and there are echoes in Beijing. Brother Heng, it's okay to take care of it."
These golden hairpins in the garden always have their status and status, who will ever see her asking for her status?
I just use sex to serve people, I just want to sit back and enjoy the benefits. How can there be such a cheap thing in the world? I have been in the boudoir for a long time, and I don’t know how difficult the world is.
Princess Xiaoxiao offered the marriage first, and she approved of it with both hands.
Sister Feng changed the subject, with a look of concern on her face, and asked in a low voice: "Brother Heng, when will you return to Beijing? The old lady sent me a letter and asked me when I will return."
Jia Heng thought for a while and said, "Let's wait until after the New Year. We still have to stay here for a while before the New Year."
He raised his eyes and looked to the side and asked, "Where are Sister Baoqin and Sister Xue? Why can't I see them?"
"Bao Yatou said she didn't feel very well, so she lay down in the room." Li Wan had a slight smile on her elegant and bright face, and there was longing in her eyes.
He was a little thinner than when he went to Jinling. He was in charge of external military affairs every day, fighting in the north and south.
Jia Heng nodded and said softly: "I'll go over and take a look at her later."
While everyone was talking, they began to eat food around a table, talking and laughing.
With a smile on his face and a special meaning in his elegant and heroic eyebrows, Tanchun asked: "Brother Heng, tell us about the war."
As soon as these words came out, everyone looked at the young man.
Zhen Lan put down the chopsticks in her hands and looked at the young man.
Jia Heng smiled and said, "Then let's talk."
From the time when they first moved south from Jinling to the time when the naval commanders recovered Taiwan, they were told in detail.
Tan Chun raised his beautiful eyebrows and said in a clear voice: "Brother Heng, the war at sea is a little less anxious than the battle of wits in the novel."
Jia Heng smiled and said: "That's about right. Yu Dayou, the famous general of the former Ming Dynasty, once said that in naval battles, big ships are better than small ships, and more cannons are better than small cannons."
In fact, in Zheng Chenggong's battle to regain Taiwan, there was no drama of coming back and forth with all kinds of tricks. Instead, he used an upright army to drive away the Dutch barbarians.
There may be the fog of war and related internal tactics, but more importantly, technology and military industry come first.
Zhen Lan said softly: "If this battle continues, the Jurchens and North Korean navy will no longer have the ability to go south to harass our Han coast."
Jia Heng looked at Zhen Lan with admiration and said with a chuckle: "Sister Lan is right. After this battle, the Han Dynasty will no longer have bandits invade the border. Although there have been continuous wars throughout the sixteen years of Chongping, it can be said that Maintain peace for the Han Dynasty for a few years."
In fact, no one knows that the country should have lasted for decades, so that foreign races would not invade and the land of China would sink under the iron heel.
Bones are as white as a mountain, I have forgotten my surname, ghosts are singing under the green maple forest.
No one knows that in the sixteenth year of Chongping, with the power of one person, he saved the great Han Dynasty, the destiny of China, and the hairpins of the Red Mansion.
Looking at the beautiful smiles reflected in the bright lights in front of him, Jia Heng's eyes were dazed for a moment, and he felt a little happy in his heart.
Now, he has been burdened with too much. Whether he can keep the fruits of victory, whether he can retain these beauty and freshness, depends on whether he can gain a firm foothold in the court turmoil in the future and expand his political territory. .
Sometimes, it is really no longer about promotion to a title, but about political prestige.
Some people, even if they are not in the position, can shout out who doesn't... who will step down.
Even if he is a crowned prince, he may not have the power to abolish or establish one.
Zhen Lan's eyes were as bright as water, with a bright smile on her face, and she said: "Brother Heng has really made great achievements this year, enough to be famous forever."
This is the man she Zhen Lan has chosen.
Zhen Xi's aura-like eyes also looked at the young man, and she felt inexplicably happy.
The pair of chopsticks in Li Chanyue's hand paused slightly, and she looked at the young man, her eyes like stars and moon staring intently.
Jia Heng and Zhu Jinchai had finished their meal, and all the Yingying and Yanyan Jinchai dispersed. As for Sister Feng, she also returned to the side room to wait.
Jia Heng turned around and looked at Miaoyu.
In fact, he should have come to accompany Miaoyu as soon as possible. Miaoyu was pregnant with Liujia. Apart from Xiuyan and Xichun who went to see her, she had no friends with whom she could talk to relieve her boredom. She was probably depressed.
In the square courtyard, a bright moon hangs high in the sky, and the cold moonlight falls on the snow on the eaves, adding to the coldness and whiteness.
An orange light in the wing was on, and Miaoyu was talking to Xing Xiuyan beside her. This Yanni put on a pair of loose secular clothes, with a bright skirt and a high bulge in her belly, which was pregnant with a life.
Xing Xiuyan's elegant and jade face seemed to be like a cloud, and she could not hide her joy. She said softly: "He is back."
"Well, I heard from Susu in the afternoon." Miaoyu said softly, with her moon-like face as white as snow and a lost expression.
She was pregnant with his child and he didn't come to see her immediately.
Xing Xiuyan seemed to be helping to explain, and said: "It seems that Miss Xue made some mistakes because of the marriage grant in the palace, so he went over to talk, and that's how he got stuck."
Miaoyu's eyes were lost in thought, and she nodded. The candlelight reflected on the beauty's face, which was as smooth as ice, with icy muscles and jade bones, and a very beautiful stillness.
At this moment, the maid Susu outside called out: "Uncle, you are here."
A mellow voice like pure gold and jade sounded not far away: "Come and see Master Miaoyu."
As he spoke, the young man stepped into the side room, opened the cotton curtain to block the heat, looked gently at Miaoyu, who had curvy eyebrows, plump cheeks, and a plump figure. He smiled and called: "Master Tai, you have been so beautiful recently. How are you?"
Miaoyu raised her eyes to look at the young man and whispered: "Duke Wei."
Jia Heng came closer, sat down, held Miaoyu's delicate hand, and said softly: "Master Tai's complexion is rosy. She looks more beautiful and beautiful than before I left."
Really, after having children, the cold and lonely temperament in Miaoyu's cheeks will disappear a lot.
At this time, Xing Xiuyan had already stood up and left the wing, her cheeks were as rosy as the clouds, and she really couldn't stand Jia Heng's sweet words.
Jia Heng didn't pay attention, looked at Miaoyu, caressed the delicate skin of her face, and said softly: "Miaoyu."
Miaoyu's pink lips twitched, and there seemed to be thousands of words she wanted to say in her eyes, and tears welled up in her eyes.
She missed him so much.
Then, Jia Heng hugged Miaoyu tightly with both hands, smelling the fragrance of the beauty mixed with the fragrance of snow mixed with her hair.
Miaoyu also hugged Jia Heng tightly, feeling the young man's strong longing, feeling a little overwhelmed in her heart.
The two hugged each other for a while, and Jia Heng raised his eyes to look at Yanni, who had a maternal charm on her face. He stretched out his hand to gently caress the girl's plump cheek, and said: "Master Shi Tai is really more and more beautiful and charming. "
Miaoyu's cheeks were as red as haze. She was embarrassed to be told, so she said angrily: "No way, poor nun... I'm so fat that I can't see anyone."
She has not dared to look in the mirror recently. She is no longer herself as fat as she is. If this continues, she will look like Bao Qin, who looks like a porcelain doll.
Jia Heng chuckled lightly and said: "Before, the immortal energy was too strong, but now there is the compassionate holy light that saves all living beings."
Young girls like Miaoyu are most prone to postpartum depression, so he usually spends a lot of time with her and provides all kinds of sweet words.
Miaoyu's heart was filled with sweetness, but her delicate jade face was slightly covered with the color of frost, and she whispered: "I've been talking nonsense all day long, I haven't practiced enough, how can I save others."
She is far away from the practice of this Bodhisattva.
Jia Heng smiled and said softly: "You can save me."
As he spoke, he gently stroked Miaoyu's swollen belly and said warmly: "The child has grown up a little. Let me listen to the noise."
A trace of joy appeared on Miaoyu's unprovoked beautiful face, and then she looked at the young prince who was so powerful in the outside world, leaning on her belly and listening, and said softly: "He is still young now, wait... In a few months, there will be more movement.”
Beauty actually regards the child in her belly as a boy. She does not prefer boys over girls, but she is worried that she will be born with an ominous nature and wander like her own fate.
Jia Heng stood up and said with a smile, "It will be fine in a few more months."
Miaoyu said softly: "I heard that the Queen was assassinated over there. What happened? By the way, there is also the matter of you going to fight. Tell me about it."
She wanted to hear him talk about worldly things.
Jia Heng stroked Miaoyu's shoulder, sat on the bed, and said softly: "This matter is related to the assassination of King Chu last time. The murderers are a group of people, the remnants of King Zhao from the Longzhi Dynasty."
With that, he briefly described the matter.
(End of chapter)
