During the Qin and Han Dynasties, the beds of nobles were dignified and gorgeous, with exquisite shapes. In addition to the main body, there were also bed curtains and curtains, which were exquisitely made and decorated with various beautiful cloud patterns.
As a bed body, it is somewhat similar to the tatami of later generations.
Or, to be precise, the so-called tatami in later generations retained some of the traditional characteristics of Chinese beds, but it was incomplete and looked a bit petty.
But there is one characteristic in common.
There is space under the bed board. Although the ancients would not consider saving space and putting anything in it, this is just not possible, not impossible.
Just like now, Zhao Ying and Zhang Liang were looking at the bed board that had been tampered with.
Zhao Ying stepped forward, lifted it gently, and saw something placed under the bed.
Not to mention Zhang Liang, even Zhao Ying couldn't help but break into a cold sweat.
Reach out and take it out.
Inside was a crudely made villain, but the villain was clearly identifiable with a hat on his head and black clothes. What made the two people's hair stand on end was that it was covered with dense needles, and there were vicious words of disgust written on the back. Words of victory.
Witchcraft!
Zhao Ying was no stranger to this word. He had studied history in his previous life, so how could he not know the power of it?
For example, the most famous disaster caused by witchcraft in history.
Because Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty discovered this vicious curse in the prince's house, he bloodbathed the entire family of Crown Prince Liu Ju. From the prince down, including the grandson, no one was spared.
Even his queen, Wei Zihu, was implicated.
It can be said that there is a river of blood.
All officials are silent!
Now, this thing actually appeared in my room...
Zhao Ying couldn't help but take a deep breath and turned to look at Zhang Liang aside.
"When did you discover..."
"Today at Chenshi - because of Mr. Zhao's reminder, during this period, I secretly asked people to strengthen the security of the house, but no abnormality was found. Later, Mr. Zhao discovered the clue..."
Zhang Liang couldn't help but feel frightened. Now he had no way out. He had already been branded as His Highness the Emperor's eldest grandson. He was regarded as his retainer. If something like this happened to the emperor's eldest grandson, according to the laws of the Qin Dynasty, his fate would be terrible. Just imagine.
"Zhao Gao..."
Zhao Ying nodded slightly.
Comparing before and after, Zhao Ying could easily find that the time when Zhao Gao reminded Zhang Liang was almost the same as the time when Zhao Gao asked to be his attendant.
So, he knew all this before?
"Have you ever alerted the enemy?"
Zhao Ying pondered for a long time and suddenly asked.
"Without the Lord's order, I would not dare to act rashly..."
"You did very well--"
Zhao Ying gently patted Zhang Liang's shoulder, and then, under Zhang Liang's astonished gaze, he put the little man covered with silver needles back to its original place, and carefully arranged the bed. Resurface.
"Immediately block all news in the house. Keep an eye on this matter yourself -"
"promise!"
It is no longer possible to pretend to be ignorant and completely satisfy everyone's ears and eyes. After all, the matter of taking Zhang Liang into the inner courtyard cannot be hidden from those who are interested.
But in this day and age without electronic communication equipment, he can at least do something.
That is to temporarily block the news in the house.
Although he can't delay it for long, what he wants now is this little time difference!
He wants to wait.
Wait for someone to pop up automatically.
After going through so much trouble to hide such a vicious thing under their bed, how could they let their efforts go in vain?
The house was suddenly under martial law. Except for a few people with ulterior motives who were trembling and fearful, what was unexpected was that the reactions of other people were shocking.
Everyone in the house automatically attributed this reason to the kindness of the emperor's grandson!
Moreover, the logic is quite self-consistent.
The emperor's grandson was in a bad mood when he came back today. Why was he in a bad mood?
Then everyone thought of what happened when the emperor's eldest grandson came back today.
Different from his previous humility and kindness, his face was as sinking as water, and he was holding a swaddled baby stained with blood in his arms. Soon after, Zhang Liang, the prime minister of the government, issued an order strictly prohibiting people from going out!
What does this mean?
It shows that His Highness is in a bad mood!
In Xianyang City, who doesn’t know that His Royal Highness the Emperor Changsun has a kind heart?
I couldn't bear to see the bloody killings. This time I took the risk of angering His Majesty and rescued an infant baby. How normal it is.
His bad mood must be because he couldn't save more people. What's so surprising?
Therefore, after His Highness the Emperor's Grandson returned to the mansion, fewer people came in and out of the mansion suddenly. Not only did it not cause much reaction from the outside world, it even attracted a lot of admiration.
This situation was completely beyond Zhao Ying's expectation.
However, he was happy that everyone misunderstood him.
"It would be great if those people also misunderstood..."
Zhao Ying walked out of the courtyard, looked at Zhao Gao who was standing respectfully at the door, and gently patted him on the shoulder.
"Very good. From now on, you will temporarily serve as the steward of the house, stay with Zhang Fucheng, and do your best..."
Zhao Gao knelt down and touched his forehead to the ground.
"promise!"
His attitude was as respectful as when he first met the First Emperor.
Zhao Ying ignored him and strode out.
Zhao Gao has made great contributions and deserves a reward!
Now that he is his attendant, logically, he should be promoted to be his close official, but he did not do so, because being his close official means having the opportunity to contact the First Emperor.
At a critical moment that was getting closer and closer to the turning point of history, he would never give this dangerous guy any chance to get close to the First Emperor.
no way!
"Husband..."
Seeing Zhao Ying, who had just returned home with a gloomy face and was about to ride into the palace again, Wang Nan couldn't help but look worried and hesitated to speak.
A stiff smile appeared on Zhao Ying's face.
"I'm fine, madam, don't worry..."
"Chu Boliang has a way to kill himself - don't offend His Majesty..."
Zhao Ying suddenly changed his color and unknowingly amplified his voice.
"Chu Boliang deserves to die, but how can a baby be innocent? When we govern the people, we should treat them with kindness. How can we use harsh punishments and anger to inspire them? Strict punishments and laws are not a blessing to the country. The country is like this. As the eldest grandson of the emperor, I can't Just sit back and ignore..."
After saying that, he jumped on his horse and drove away.
Wang Nan:......
It's too late to pull him back.
Mi Ji, who had just arrived, heard her son's voice from a distance and was immediately confused.
Why do these words sound so familiar...
By the way, it seems that this is what my husband said last time, and then he - he was expelled from Xianyang by His Majesty!
Mi Ji immediately panicked.
Are these father and son so similar?
Although entry and exit to the eldest son's house was prohibited, the exchange between the emperor's eldest grandson and his wife still spread.
The outside world was suddenly in an uproar.
The ignorant people were in an uproar.
But those who were close to the emperor's eldest grandson couldn't help but be stunned.
this--
"The emperor's eldest grandson is confused!"
After Meng Wu got the news, he was so anxious that he jumped on the spot.
"The eldest son has learned lessons from his past mistakes, how could he not learn from them at all!"
Having said this, he suddenly couldn't sit still and stood up furiously.
"No, I have to go to the palace right away. I can't let His Highness the Emperor Changsun make a fool of himself..."
"It's useless for you to go now..."
"You have to go even if you are not of any use. If I don't go, His Highness the Emperor Changsun will be left alone!"
After saying that, he turned around and left without looking back.
…
Tongwuhou Mansion.
Wang Jian, who was leaning on the rocking chair and drinking tea, when he heard the news, his hands shook and he almost splashed his crotch.
"What, you said that the emperor's eldest grandson is going to ask for orders from His Majesty?"
"It's been rumored outside. It's said that the young master had a dispute with His Royal Highness the Emperor's Grandson in the courtyard because of this..."
The steward who came to report carefully told Wang Jian the news he heard outside. Wang Jian frowned, but after listening, his expression gradually relaxed.
The emperor's eldest grandson has a reputation for kindness and love for the people.
But based on my understanding of that Highness, he doesn’t seem to be such a flustered person.
If you say that the eldest son Fusu said it, then there is a high probability that it is, but you said that the emperor's eldest grandson - why does this feel a bit unreliable.
But the words passed back by the steward did not seem to be false.
After thinking for a while, Wang Jian stood up.
"Prepare the car, I want to go to the palace..."
No matter what tricks that brat is playing, he has to go and take a look before he can feel at ease.
…
Censor's Mansion.
After Li Shiqi heard the news, he couldn't help but frown slightly and looked at his confidant steward who had been brought back from Chenliu.
"Have there been any other unusual events in the eldest son's house..."
"No, it is said that the emperor's eldest grandson has been in a bad mood since he rescued the baby girl from Chu Boliang's house today. Immediately, Zhang Liang banned entry and exit. Then, his highness the emperor's eldest son had a dispute with his wife, but he could not stop it. , by now, the emperor’s eldest grandson should have arrived in the palace..."
Li Ren said, with a playful smile in his eyes.
"The emperor's eldest grandson is actually kind-hearted, and he and his father-in-law are a good father and son..."
Li Shiqi pondered for a while and shook his head slightly.
"You think of a way to see if you can contact our people - I always feel like something is wrong..."
Li Ren took the order and came out.
Li Shiqi felt a little uneasy in his heart.
Although the name of Emperor Sun Renhou spread throughout the world, he knew that this was all an illusion. Last time, all the 16 aristocratic families in Hedong were wiped out in one sweep, and the land in Hedong was filled with blood. Behind this was the emperor's eldest grandson.
That is a murderous hypocrite!
"No, something is wrong..."
But at this time, there is absolutely no reason to run away because of a little unfounded suspicion. I have been working hard in Xianyang for so long, isn't this the day I have been waiting for?
Maybe it's really just a coincidence?
…
Within the palace.
The First Emperor was not surprised to see his eldest grandson coming back. He thought he came to see him specially because of the baby girl.
He couldn't help but shook his head slightly and waved with a smile.
"It's really rare that you are willing to come in and help me this afternoon..."
Don't say that this grandson of his only rescued an infant girl. Even if he rescued a few more people, it would be insignificant.
These insignificant little people can only be killed if they are killed, and saved if they are saved.
My grandson always has a reason for doing this.
However, this grandson was not pampered but pampered. He was very pleased that he came to the palace to greet him for such a trivial matter. This showed that his grandson still respected his attitude very much.
Thinking of this, the expression on his face became softer and softer. While greeting Zhao Ying, he subconsciously stretched his sore arms and waist.
"You came just in time to take care of all these memorials for me..."
Is the matter of a mere baby girl worthy of my grandson’s shame and words?
Is my grandson’s face so worthless?
No need to mention it!
No need!
Just go there.
The First Emperor said, and before Zhao Ying could approach, he smiled and pressed his hand on the desk, making way for him.
It is easy to go from frugality to luxury, but it is difficult to go from luxury to frugality.
I am used to watching my eldest grandson help me work comfortably, but I am becoming increasingly uncomfortable with this kind of high-intensity paperwork work.
According to the past, Zhao Ying naturally smiled and went over to help review the memorial.
But this time, he didn't.
Walking to the side of the First Emperor, he did not speak, but looked left and right at the guards and maids in the palace. The First Emperor's face couldn't help but slowly fade away from his smile.
He is familiar with his grandson.
If it was purely because of the baby girl, he would never do this.
He waved his hand and ordered in a calm tone.
"You guys step back first——"
People on the left and right retreated one after another. Hei was about to follow, but was caught by Zhao Ying.
"Hei Lao, please stay -"
Hei stopped and looked at the First Emperor. The First Emperor nodded slightly, and Hei bowed.
"Thank you, Your Highness——"
After saying that, he automatically stepped back and retreated to the side of the First Emperor.
"Father, someone has tampered with me under my bed and wants to use witchcraft to frame me..."
Hearing that someone had tampered with his grandson's bed, the First Emperor couldn't help but change his expression. When he heard that someone was trying to frame his grandson through witchcraft, his face was already as cold as ice.
He turned his head and looked coldly at Hei who was standing with his hands down.
"Go and check it yourself. I will know the answer within three hours~!"
Hei's usually easy-going expression had already revealed his murderous intent.
Someone dared to practice the art of hating victory on His Majesty, and even wanted to use this to frame the emperor's eldest grandson!
"promise!"
Black strode out.
After a while, the general manager of Heibingtai, Hei, personally led the team and rode out with murderous intent. Behind him were the Colonel of Heibingtai in black armor!
The school captains filed out and directly surrounded the eldest son's mansion.
Everyone couldn't help but be horrified.
All of a sudden, the almost forgotten memory was activated in my heart.
The last time, it was because of the evil intentions of Changxin Hou Lao Ai and his father-in-law Lu Buwei. Even the prince's brother Chang'an Jun Ying Chengyu rebelled, and there was no such big movement.
Now, these people came out in full force, and their target was the eldest son's mansion!
The ruling and opposition parties were shocked!
The whole city was in an uproar.
Who doesn't know that the emperor's eldest grandson is not only outstanding in battle, but also kind and caring for the people, and has won the favor of his majesty. Now, as soon as they entered the palace, reconnaissance cavalry came out from all directions, and the captain of Heibingtai personally took action and surrounded the mansion.
How big of a mistake must this have made to anger His Majesty to this extent?
Meng Wu was sitting in a carriage. Before he reached the palace, he saw the black steward with a dark face and the captains of Hei Bingtai filing out and directly surrounded the eldest son's mansion. He was immediately horrified. .
In the carriage, he suddenly opened the front curtain and shouted sharply.
"Hurry, hurry, hurry - hurry up, I want to go to the palace to see His Majesty right away!"
After saying that, he immediately opened the window, jumped onto the shaft of the car, grabbed the driver's riding crop, and pulled it out fiercely.
"drive--"
So, on the streets of Xianyang, where everyone was retreating, people saw a gray carriage rushing towards the palace like a madman.
(End of chapter)
