Chapter 555: Ancient Palace
In the north, things have changed. Wang Xuanba was assassinated, so he directly asked for Wu Zong's sword - this sword represented the privilege granted to Wang Xuanba by the Immortal Emperor. It was quite similar to Shang Fang's sword, which beheaded the faint king and the sycophant.
Of course, this knife is just a symbol of extraordinary achievements. Wang Xuanba will never use it to carry out lynching... Some powers cannot be used, otherwise they will be deprived of them immediately.
But what it was like back then was different now. Wang Xuanba was assassinated. The assassin was not only from the forces of the Sun Moon God Sect, but also the reinforcements that Yang Jian led to defeat. It was the internal strife of power within the Zhang Zhenbei Army.
In other words, although Yang Jian was a general in the Zhenbei Army, he was constrained by the imperial court at every turn, and the other party took advantage of the disunity of the Zhenbei Army to divide it.
It's better now.
The news of Wang Xuanba's assassination spread all over the country. He was the God of War in folk songs and a legend in history books. Wang Xuanba wielded the sword of the late emperor and had a reputation as a master. It was logical that he came to Zhenbei Army to "find trouble."
In other words... he took command of the Zhenbei Army and once again put on his armor, pointing at the iron horse mountains and rivers.
News spread back to the court that Wang Xuanba once again joined the Zhenbei Army. Officials in the court held different opinions. Some people said that Wang Xuanba's comeback was for the purpose of separatist warlord rule... Of course, such remarks can only be spread in private, and people in the court are not allowed to do so. My ancestors, who dares to speak ill of our ancestors?
Others say that Wang Xuanba came out again to unite the defeated generals and was ordered to fight back the northern border in times of crisis.
Of course, some people bluntly said that Wang Xuanba was just to give the court a warning, warning him that although Wang Xuanba was old, he was not a white man who was willing to sell his head.
What Wang Xuanba wants to do will soon be revealed.
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Wang Luo is still sitting in the sky prison... not in the Ministry of Punishment, nor in Dali Temple, but in the Fusi Prison in Beizhen.
Emperor Wenhong's meaning is also very obvious. This Wang Luo needs to be imprisoned and tortured for a while, and there is no need to interrogate him. He will just be imprisoned like this. When I remember it, I will release him.
Some people complained for Wang Luo. Wang Luo was a hero who risked all kinds of hardships to sue the prince and ruined his reputation. How could Emperor Wenhong treat his hero like this...
Holding heavy anklets and under the care of one hundred and eighty people, Wang Luo finally got rid of the disgusting musty smell of the prison, which was like rotten wood, and came to the backyard of Fusi in Beizhen to relax... I guess it's here No matter how many prisoners were suppressed, only Wang Luo was treated like this.
"I'm thirsty. I want to drink watermelon juice."
Wang Luo squinted at the rare good sky and suddenly said.
"Ah... Mr. Wang, there are no watermelons at this time of year..." A Qianhu from Fusi in Beizhen waited on him carefully. In terms of status, he was a dignified Qianhu who was one or two levels behind Catcher, so there was no need for him. So attentive...but who told Wang Luo to go swimming in the sea? For Wang Luo, the Dragon Prince, he had no choice but to be the tortoise prime minister who responded to every request.
But where can I find watermelon this season and squeeze it into juice?
Wang Luo said impatiently: "Isn't there a botanical garden in the palace... Are there any fruits and vegetables?"
Qianhu's face turned pale: "That can only be enjoyed by the nobles in the palace."
Wang Luo turned his head and glanced at him: "Tsk, what are you afraid of? You just said that Wang Luo wants to eat it... You Golden Sword Guards don't dare to steal a melon?"
"I……"
Qianhu almost scratched his head and cheeks, but finally said fiercely to the subordinate next to him: "Go and steal a... uh, borrow a melon. Remember to bring a gift to the Grand Eunuch in the dining room."
"yes."
Wang Luo nodded with satisfaction and suddenly said: "You all go down..."
One hundred and eighty people were all looking at him. It was impossible to ask people to go down suddenly... Qianhu was about to speak when Wang Luo continued: "Don't worry, it's only ten feet away. I'm just breathing." Some fresh air..."
"Okay... everyone, step back ten feet away."
The Golden Sword Guards retreated one after another...
Wang Luo stretched his waist, put his hands under his head, and then whispered: "Little Maotou, how did you end up like this?"
It turned out that a few steps away, there was a cloaked figure hiding under the flowers.
"Of course it's thanks to the great blessing of the current Saint..." You Chuiyun's voice came.
"You and I are brothers in need..."
"Haha, what you said makes me want to beat you up. Are you as miserable as I am? All the relatives I finally found were harmed by me."
The cloaked man also seemed to be leaning against the bushes.
"Boy, I'm no better off than you... You have an even bigger headache with me as your father..."
"Come on, come on."
The cloaked man shook his head and stopped the topic.
Then a wine bottle was thrown out and rolled to Wang Luo: "Drunk spring is here? Good wine, good wine!"
The Golden Sword Guards shouted and gathered around, watching Wang Luo waving two large chains with thick necks, tearing open the wine seal and drinking.
And that Qianhu also turned into a stream of light, and he was so proficient in Qinggong that he inspected the yard just as a strong wind blew by.
"It's strange. Where did Mr. Wang get the wine?"
Qianhu's eyes almost popped out of his head.
Wang Luo didn't answer. He took a sip, but he couldn't taste it. He lay on his back and said, "Thank you for the gift of nature."
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Emperor Wenhong.
What kind of emperor is he at this time? Let's put it this way, the enthronement ceremony has not yet been determined, but in the past few days, all civil and military officials have not even returned home, and almost have to live in the court.
Shang Shanfang has been responsible for the meals for the past few days, and he has also been borrowing people from everywhere. He is very busy. You have to know how many personal guards there are behind a high official?
And all civil and military officials are noble people who are accustomed to eating fine grains. How can they ever eat a whole meal from a big pot? Moreover, Emperor Wenhong specially ordered the academy meal to be eaten. It is said that its name reminds people of bitterness and sweetness. According to rumors, it was the dine-in meal that the emperor ate at Ping'an Academy.
But the officials did not dare to complain in court, because the emperor also held a box lunch and ate with them.
The emperor's lunch box only contained a few green vegetables and a piece of pork chop. The only eye-catching thing was that it was served in a golden bowl...
The officials were very curious, wasn't this emperor a Confucian? This kind of arrogant behavior in the main hall is to roll up your sleeves and eat from a big pot... it's not etiquette, it's very inappropriate.
But the emperor had just ascended the throne, and the old chief minister didn't say anything. Who would dare to step forward and take the initiative to take advantage of the three fires?
That's all. Later generations can also record the popular story of the monarchs and ministers in Wenhong's early years who worked hard to govern and refused to go to court.
However, after these days of continuous work by the emperor and his ministers, they actually sorted out a lot of memorials stored in the cabinet. When the emperor and his ministers confronted each other, they could solve a matter in just a few words. The efficiency reached its peak, but There are some policies and state affairs that can be debated for a long time, and the cabinet can come up with solutions immediately - after all, the cabinet had already started working overtime under Qi Jinyu's supervision before Tiande died.
Finally, after working continuously for ten days, the emperor agreed and the officials went home stinkingly. On the way home, they were both physically and mentally exhausted, and they also had more respect for the emperor.
After all, the workaholic is his immediate boss, and his actions lead to imitation, so who dares to slack off?
This is also a signal from the emperor. I, Wenhong, will work hard to create a prosperous world.
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The sun is fading.
When Emperor Wenhong arrived at the palace, the entire harem immediately became nervous.
I had been on tenterhooks for ten days, but now the new emperor came back... You must know that Queen Gao has been under house arrest in Qifeng Palace and cannot leave even half a step.
The other concubines in the palace are even more nervous. Will they be sent to be nuns, or guard the mausoleum? The worst thing is to be buried with them.
There has been no movement for ten days. Now that the new emperor has returned, will there be another change?
When the news came, the new emperor, like the Qianqing Palace, did not return to the Yangxin Palace. Instead, he passed through the back garden overnight and went to the ancient palace that was in ruins, which was commonly known as the "Leng Palace".
There are many people living in these palaces with no plaques, pale red walls, and crumbling tiles. When they heard that the new emperor was coming, they all came out to look.
Emperor Wenhong saw the walls full of white heads and old faces.
These women and old women seemed to be unable to believe that the emperor was here. They waited until the man in the dragon robe came over, then they realized what they were doing, and they all rushed out and knelt down.
"It's the Emperor! The Emperor is here!"
"See your Majesty."
"Meet the Emperor!"
No one expected that the emperor would suddenly come to the cold palace, so there was no preparation in advance. Hundreds of Golden Sword Guards had immediately gone out to check for nothing.
"I will allow you to wait until you leave the palace and go home."
A group of old women with white heads looked at each other. To the emperor's surprise, they almost kowtowed and refused to leave the palace.
However, Wen Hong was so smart that he immediately understood with a turn of his head that these old women were accustomed to living in the palace and had money. If they went out of the palace, they would know nothing... How could they make a living? If you go home, how can your parents support you at home?
Driving them out of the palace is equivalent to letting them die.
"Those who are willing can leave the palace, and those who are unwilling can stay." Wen Hong changed his words.
The palace ladies then kowtowed and thanked them. What made them even more surprised was that Wen Hong had increased their salary, almost doubling it. They were naturally grateful.
Wen Hong looked at these white-headed people and knew that they had stayed in the palace all their lives and had grown from young girls to old women. He thought of a poem in his heart.
The ancient palace is lonely, and the palace flowers are lonely and red.
The white-headed palace maid is here, sitting around talking about Xuanzong.
Time passed by like a flash, and Wen Hong suddenly thought, do they regret it? In this cage, he will never see the light of day for the rest of his life. He can only see a pile of fallen leaves under the palace wall.
Then he asked: "There is an old lady named Li Guifang. Do you know where she lives?"
As soon as the emperor said this, everyone was stunned. It took a long time for an old lady with gaping teeth to answer: "Reporting to your majesty, Li Guifang... has passed away."
The old lady was described as haggard, like a withered old tree. Emperor Wenhong did not ask the reason for Li Guifang's death, but asked: "Do you know where Li Guifang lives?"
"still remember……"
The emperor asked the old lady to lead the way, and after a long circuit, he finally came to a more remote shabby house. This house was behind a man-made stone mountain. Half of it had collapsed, and the things in the house were not intact.
Emperor Wenhong paused in front of the house for a long time before saying, "This house has been unoccupied for forty years."
The old grandma asked someone to help her, opened her chaotic eyes, and looked at the emperor carefully. Suddenly, she screamed, pointed at the emperor and said, "Little... little Shuanzi?"
Wen Hong turned around in surprise and looked at the old woman.
Wanhu, Fu Si of Beizhen, angrily yelled: "Bold, this is your Majesty..."
"Back off..." Wen Hong reprimanded Wanhu to retreat.
Then he personally supported the old man and said softly: "I am the son of Jin Qiao, the palace maid in Huanyi..."
The old grandma was shocked. She burst into tears and held the emperor's face in her hands: "Little Shuanzi...I am, I am Aunt He...do you remember...do you remember..."
The image of a woman also appeared in the confused memories of Emperor Wenhong when he was a child. He finally remembered that this Aunt He was the Aunt He who often helped their mother and children. When he had no milk to eat, it was Aunt He who supported others. Found it...
But the original Nanny He and Aunt He were so old that he didn't even recognize her.
"It's me... Aunt He... it's me, I'm Xiao Shuanzi..." Now as an emperor, his eyes were blurred with tears.
Wanhu understood that the emperor was visiting Jiujiang, and ordered the Golden Sword Guards to retreat and hide themselves.
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