In the imperial capital of Yizhang, the atmosphere of murder has been lingering for several months, but most of the people are still unaware of it. They only think that there are changes in the imperial city, or that an important member of the family has been exposed for corruption and perversion of the law. , didn’t take it seriously.
All those who can sense the blood of the imperial capital, except for the important officials who are still playing an important role in the court, only some old foxes who have retired and are idle, have all ordered their servants to close the mansion tightly. These days, whether their children and grandchildren are running around in the officialdom Those who earn a small amount of money and are idle outside must keep their tails tightly closed and not make any mistakes, lest Huo Yi comes to visit at night and investigate the whole house.
Those who are honest officials and do not collude with gangs are better off and can always sleep peacefully. However, if it is the turn of those who do not behave very well and are secretly communicating with each other, they will be really worried. Don't talk about sleeping soundly. Whenever the maids and maids at home wear red clothes, they will inevitably shake. When they see clearly, they will curse a few words in anger.
The Long Street of the Imperial City was very lively. It was the time of the year. Flowers and trees returned to Suzhou, and the people were happy. But behind the scenes, among the officials and the imperial court, people were panicked.
No one dares to say that with the city they have built over the years in the officialdom, they can still look calm and talk and laugh in front of a fierce sword-wielding warrior in a fire robe, without leaking any flaws. If you ask about some obscure things, there will probably be another red mark on the owl's official document.
No matter whether you are in a high position or in a low-key position, whether it is a matter of losing your head, you will be treated equally.
In Tailin, the imperial capital, news spread very quickly. Even many old people who did not want to leave home knew that Lin Pixiu, a high-ranking official of the third rank, had asked to be demoted for some unknown reason when he went to court a few days ago. He was continuously reduced to the fourth rank, from the position in the palace to the place near the palace door. Even his habit of drinking flowers and wine and taking concubines were all changed. At home, even the servants rarely meet him.
Many people joked that this fat official just learned from the doctor that he had some disease on his body. If he continued to enjoy himself so much, he would probably not live for ten years before he calmed down. There are even rumors that there is no problem, it is clearly Lin Pixiu's failure in doing things, which made His Majesty Long Yan angry, and forcibly cut him two ranks and asked him to reflect on himself.
However, although this Lin Pixiu is particularly fond of having fun, he may indeed have a lot of patience. He can be ranked in the imperial class at the age of 40, and he is indeed very capable. Furthermore, he rarely puts on airs, even when he encounters ordinary people when he goes out. The common people never put up official records, and they always get along very well with the surrounding common people and residents. Therefore, although rumors started, they disappeared within a few days and no one mentioned it.
At this moment, in the official residence of the Lin family, there was only the sound of clinking bowls and chopsticks. The rest of the maids and attendants were all sent home by Lin Pixiu. Except for the wife of the main wife, even the concubines in several rooms were found out by Lin Pixiu. He was sent a hundred miles outside the city to enjoy the flower fields. At this moment, only Lin Pixiu and his wife were left in the Lin Mansion.
"Drink more soup. I've heard people say that it's easy to have some free time these days. Why don't you go out for a walk more often and lose weight in your belly? Why bother sitting in the room with me? Mrs. Lin scooped up a bowl of soup for the person sitting opposite her, slowly handed it over, and said softly.
"When spring comes, it's time to go out for a walk, but with my body, I'm afraid I can't go very far." Lin Pixiu's figure has lost a lot of weight in the past few months. Fortunately, he originally had a strong foundation, otherwise he would not be able to walk very far now. His body was completely broken. At this moment, he shook his head helplessly and said, "I have accumulated this body of flesh for many years, but almost all of it was lost in one go. How much weight does this make me lose? Madam, I'm afraid you don't want me to die in this world." In the mansion."
Mrs. Lin knew that this was a joke and said angrily, "That's right. If my husband loses this body, how can he withstand the flattery of several concubines? I'm afraid he is already very thin now. Drink more soup." , also useless."
Hearing this, Lin Pixiu coughed softly twice and felt a little embarrassed, "Madam, in the future, I will save my husband a little respect, at least in front of others. I must not speak like this. If others listen, I will lose face." Then he said After drinking all the soup in the bowl, his face felt much more comfortable, "Not to mention, I have drunk a lot of soup, but even if it is the royal meal, I have never found it better than what Madam made. It's really strange."
The lady covered her mouth and smiled softly, "Your Majesty is getting old, and you may not be able to taste the royal food. Why can't you taste the delicious food?"
Hearing this, Lin Pixiu frowned suddenly and put down his bowl and chopsticks. "Madam, please be careful. I cannot say what I just said a second time."
Over the years, people have said that His Majesty's body is weak and he is getting older. He is afraid that he will not live for a few years. It seems that they are just nonsense. He personally chopped off five or six big heads of high officials. His face remained unchanged and his breath was stable. There was nothing wrong with it. The meaning of decadence?
Although the dishes in front of him are complete and the taste is very good, Lin Pixiu has no intention to taste them at this moment. He pushes the bowls and chopsticks away with a gloomy expression.
"In recent months, you, a girl's family, may not be aware of the changes in the capital. On paper, the officials who have been transferred out of the imperial capital, do you really think they have gone away to live in peace and happiness outside of right and wrong? What is written in red on the document, Most of the three tribes were expelled and all were killed; the people in the capital said that sixty or seventy miles outside the city, there was a lush bush of flowers for ten or twenty miles. It was not auspiciousness from the sky, it was clearly made of corpses. !" Lin Pixiu lowered his voice, with a ferocious look in his eyes. He didn't loosen his teeth until the table in front of him trembled slightly with his legs.
Mrs. Lin felt as if she heard thunder, but she hurriedly covered her mouth and nose with both hands, trembling all over.
Lin Pixiu, who had been in the court for several years, only calmed down when the soup was slightly cold, and said quietly: "I shouldn't talk to you about these things, but I'm afraid that even if I ask for it on my own, After being demoted two levels, Your Majesty has finished his business and has to settle accounts with me, so I will tell you about the matter first. Those concubines are usually idle, so it is appropriate to use them to entertain your eyes, but if you really want to Tell them about this matter, and I'm afraid that the secret will be revealed before anyone else asks. After much thought, I have to leave it to you."
"Put away your belongings as soon as possible. I have already taken care of everything and left early. Although I think my money is not clean, it is not to the level of the Yi clan. In addition, I sent a letter to my family asking Lu'er not to return to the capital again. I am studying abroad with peace of mind, and one day I may be able to be used by Yizhang again."
After Lin Pixiu finished speaking, he sighed and stopped looking at Mrs. Lin, whose face was already full of tears.
It is not difficult to survive for a while under the hands of the ferocious envoy, but what is difficult is to guess how far that talented and strategic Emperor Quan will bring the storm in the imperial capital.
The difficult thing is that accompanying you is like accompanying a tiger. Accompanying the tiger will lead to a happy death.
After all, Lin Pixiu has never colluded with others in private, but he has made a lot of money over the years.
The soup made by my wife is very fragrant. I really want to drink it more often.
If I had known this, what would I have done with all my wealth?
