Ji Ming's murder did not stir up much excitement among the courtiers, nor did it have much impact on the palace. But for Hu Hai and his son, it was nothing less than a stormy sea.
After Hu Hai was imprisoned by Ying Zheng, the only person he could see every day, apart from the palace servants who delivered meals every day, was his mother Hu Ji.
Hu Hai could no longer hold back against this only trusted relative. He told his mother everything he thought and planned.
It's like chatting every day, expressing your feelings.
Therefore, Hu Ji knew that Ji Ming was Hu Hai's man.
When Ji Ming and Hu Hai planned to sow discord and spread rumors about Chun Yuyue, Hu Ji did not agree.
In her opinion, spreading such rumors would be extremely harmful to Huai Guzi and Chun Yuyue.
This rumor cannot make them turn against each other.
After all, the relationship between Huaiguzi and anyone is not harmonious, and Chunyu Yue is a person who distinguishes between public and private affairs, and most likely will not retaliate against Huaiguzi because of this.
But when Hu Ji saw that her son was distracted every day, gnashing her teeth in hatred towards the two young masters Fu Yao and Fu Su, and almost going crazy with jealousy, she couldn't bear to stop him anymore.
Just...just let your son vent his anger.
Hu Ji thought that this was done without anyone noticing, and that it would be over if she let Hu Hai vent his anger.
Who would have thought that Ji Ming was actually killed, and this matter was completely discovered by the emperor in a short period of time.
Hu Ji knew that the relationship between Hu Hai and Ji Ming could not be kept secret.
Regardless of whether the emperor interrogated Ji Ming or not, Hu Hai had already been exposed.
Now that Hu Hai has been placed under house arrest, if His Majesty finds out that he is doing this kind of thing secretly, will he be furious?
The royal family is the most ruthless. Will he not be able to save his son?
Hu Ji was in a daze, spinning around anxiously.
Hu Hai seemed to have changed from the moment Ji Ming was killed. He lay on the low couch in a daze all day long, seeming to have given up on everything.
Hu Hai has indeed given up everything.
Even if his father doesn't move and wants to kill him. Without Ji Ming, all connections with the outside world have been cut off.
In this life, there is no chance for a comeback.
Hu Ji looked at her son, worried.
If Hu Hai died, she would be heartbroken. While heartbroken, there is also panic.
Mother is more valuable than her son, mother is more valuable than her son. After losing her son, her status in the palace must have plummeted.
Growing old alone is a better ending. Maybe one day, you accidentally offend the emperor and be sentenced to death.
Maybe one day, His Majesty will pass away and the new emperor will ascend the throne, and I will probably be buried with him.
In the end, Hu Ji was in trouble and tossed and turned for a long time, and she really came up with a solution.
Hu Ji remembered that she was not very outstanding among the palace people. In terms of beauty, she was a little worse than Poppy and others. However, for a while, the emperor was very fond of her.
Why?
Because he has Hu blood, his Majesty will be very interested in wearing Hu clothes, making Hu sounds, and even occasionally doing things that are not etiquette.
It can be seen from this that today's emperor is not a monarch who sticks to the rules and is mediocre, but a pioneering and enterprising person who likes to accept new things. Otherwise, Huaiguzi would not be allowed to run amok.
In the case of Hu Hai, according to the law, etiquette, and patriarchal traditions, there is probably no room for maneuver.
But... why not find another way?
So Hu Ji put on Hu clothes and decided to make a desperate move.
If it is done this time, Hu Hai may be released, or even regroup and continue to compete with Fu Yao and Fu Su.
If he fails, he and Hu Hai may never get ahead again.
But it doesn't matter. After all, my mother and son have fallen into this situation. How bad can they be?
So Hu Ji came boldly.
She entered Ying Zheng's study and waited quietly.
Ying Zheng's study room is solemn and elegant, filled with countless books. And on the slips of paper, there are some memorials.
Apart from the Government Hall, this place is probably the most solemn place in the palace, right?
But Hu Ji wore Hu clothes and was deliberately a little exposed. This seems out of tune with the surrounding environment.
Ying Zheng has arrived.
When he saw Hu Ji, he was slightly startled, then sneered and said, "Huaiguzi and Li Xin have destroyed the Huns. Now our territory of Great Qin has reached Beihai."
"Those Huns all admire the Qin Dynasty, and are vying to learn the etiquette of the Central Plains and wear the clothes of the Qin Dynasty. But you are better off, wearing Hu clothes."
Ying Zheng was angry. When I see Hu Ji, I think of Hu Hai, and naturally I have nothing good to say.
When you like Hu Ji, Hu Ji’s dress today is called exotic style. When you don't like it, it's called nondescript.
Hu Ji seemed to have guessed Ying Zheng's reaction. She gritted her teeth and whispered: "Your Majesty, Hu Ji has something to say, please stand back."
Ying Zheng looked at the little eunuch behind him. The little eunuch lowered his head and went out, then closed the door of the study.
Ying Zheng said calmly: "What do you have to say?"
Hu Ji said: "What kind of person does your Majesty think Hu Hai is?"
Ying Zheng looked at Hu Ji with some confusion and thought: Does this person not want to live anymore? He keeps saying things that make me unhappy.
Ying Zheng said coldly: "As a mother, don't you still know what kind of person Hu Hai is?"
Hu Ji bowed to Ying Zheng and said, "Hu Hai once instigated Ji Ming to send people to provoke Chunyu Yue and Huai Guzi. Your Majesty must have known about it."
Ying Zheng sneered: "You don't hide it."
Hu Ji gave a bitter smile: "Your Majesty knows everything. Even if Hu Ji hides it, I'm afraid it won't be able to hide it from Your Majesty."
Ying Zheng said nothing.
Hu Ji added: "Perhaps in your Majesty's eyes, Hu Hai is vicious and scheming. Your Majesty is probably extremely disgusted with him."
Ying Zheng still didn't speak.
He was a little too lazy to criticize Hu Hai.
Hu Ji said: "I think Hu Hai is indeed vicious and scheming. But I also feel that such thoughts appear in a child. Perhaps this child is a rare talent."
Ying Zheng couldn't help but laugh: "Talent?"
He looked at Hu Ji with some contempt.
Hu Ji felt a great shame, but she endured the shame and said: "Yes, talent. Your Majesty, can the emperors of the past and present, honest and honest people, be able to govern the world well?"
"Xianggong of the Song Dynasty claimed to be benevolent and righteous, but he became a laughing stock. King Kuai of Yan was so famous and simple, but he wanted to follow the example of the ancients and abdicate. As a result, the Yan Kingdom was almost destroyed."
"Whoever truly dominates a party is not a hero with means and thoughts?"
"Hu Ji thought that if His Majesty were to ascend to immortality in the future, the world would definitely be managed by one person. And Hu Hai is such a person."
"He already has such a talent at a young age. If he chooses a good teacher and teaches him, he will definitely be able to satisfy His Majesty in a few years."
Ying Zhengqi smiled: "You actually want me to hand over the world to such a person? Do you know what Hu Hai did in Shangjun? He severely punished and tortured the head of Guizhou. Countless people left their homes and took risks to escape."
"A small Shangjun can be governed like this. If I hand over the world to Hu Hai, the fall of the Qin Dynasty will not be far away."
The more Ying Zheng spoke, the louder he became, and Hu Ji turned pale with fright.
But she knew that she couldn't be afraid, she had to fight for her reasons, otherwise, the days in the future would only be more difficult.
So she said bravely: "However, it was not Hu Hai's original intention to abuse the people. He was just imitating Your Majesty's rule of law. It was just because he was young and did not learn well."
"Your Majesty, Hu Ji thinks that among the three young masters, only Hu Hai can be of great use."
Ying Zheng was furious, pointed at Hu Ji and said, "How dare you talk nonsense about government affairs?"
Hu Ji was trembling all over. She knew she had made a big mistake.
Although Ying Zheng did not say it clearly, no one in the palace knew that the harem was not allowed to interfere in politics. Every word I said today was totally rebellious and touched the scales of a true dragon.
However, the rebellious words have been said anyway, so luckily let’s get to the bottom of it.
After all is said and done, there is still a glimmer of hope, but if one is not done with all that is said, one can only resign oneself to fate.
So Hu Ji bowed down and said tremblingly: "Hu Ji doesn't dare to discuss government affairs, he only talks about his own son."
"Does Your Majesty want to hand over the world to Fusu who is too benevolent and weak? Does your Majesty want to hand over the world to Fu Yao who is too naive?"
Ying Zheng laughed angrily: "Fusu Ren is weak? Fu Yao is naive?"
Hu Ji boldly said: "Yes. Fu Yao was only ten years old, but he actually wrote a book. Isn't this too arrogant? It's just writing, but he wants to compete with Chunyu Yue. Isn't this too naive? Yet?"
Ying Zheng was worried about Fu Yao's book sales, and when he heard what Hu Ji said, he felt even more irritated. He subconsciously touched the hilt of the sword.
When Hu Ji saw Ying Zheng's action, she was immediately frightened out of her wits.
She quickly said: "Your Majesty, Hu Ji is willing to make a bet with your Majesty. If Fu Yao's Journey to the North is really better than Chunyu Yue's Hometown of Yao and Shun, Hu Ji is at your Majesty's disposal."
"If Fu Yao is defeated, your Majesty, please think twice about establishing a crown prince and dealing with Hu Hai."
Ying Zheng nodded and said with a sneer: "Okay, okay. I will convince you."
Hu Ji breathed a sigh of relief: The emperor was finally brought back from the edge of rage. At least for a few hours, she was no longer in danger.
After the results come out, if Fu Yao wins, and he tries to accommodate himself and apologizes, his majesty may be soft-hearted and spare him.
Of course, it is more likely that Fu Yao's book failed, and both he and Hu Hai got a chance.
Well, Fu Yao will definitely fail. Who is Chunyu Yue? He was a great scholar of the time who was well versed in poetry and literature. It would be really embarrassing if he couldn't defeat even a stupid kid.
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"Today is so embarrassing. From now on, how can I have the face to see my colleagues in the DPRK again?" Chunyu Yue looked at the people downstairs and felt extremely melancholy in his heart.
The book-selling activities downstairs of Banxianxian are still going on. Fu Yao's side was bustling with people and the sales were extremely hot. But on my side, it was really bleak.
Although the accounts haven't been checked yet, Chunyu Yue felt that he was destined to lose.
He sighed, a little confused: How could I lose? How could I lose? I am a great scholar in this world, how could I...
Just when Chun Yuyue thought of this, suddenly a craftsman hurried up and said a few words in Li Shui's ear with a troubled expression.
Chunyu Yue immediately said quietly: "Exiled Immortal, is there a problem with book sales?"
Li Shui smiled and said: "It's Journey to the North, it has nothing to do with the Doctor."
Chunyu Yue said: "Why is it irrelevant? I am making a bet with Journey to the North. The book Journey to the North is closely related to me."
Chunyu Yue was not going to let go of any chance to regain his face.
If Li Shui really did something secretly, that would be great. He would have an excuse.
So Chunyu Yue looked at the craftsman: "Tell me everything. Don't hide it."
The craftsman looked at Li Shui a little embarrassed.
Chunyu Yue became even more excited when he saw this. He said to the courtiers present: "My lords, please bear witness for me."
Li Shui was a little speechless, and then said to the craftsman: "That's all, just say it. It's not a big deal."
The craftsman responded, and then said: "A few Confucian scholars downstairs bought Journey to the North. After browsing it roughly, they suddenly came back and asked us if they could return it."
When Chunyu Yue heard this, he was immediately surrounded by a huge sense of happiness.
Hahaha, the people’s eyes are sharp. It's true, it's true. I've told you a long time ago that the book "Journey to the North" is a lie and you can't buy it.
How about it? Do you believe me now?
Chunyu Yue smiled and said to Li Shui: "Exiled Immortal, how do you plan to deal with this matter?"
Li Shui said: "Originally, once this thing is sold, it cannot be returned or exchanged. But now a book of Journey to the North is rare, and countless people want to buy it. Let them return it. After returning it, let the people who really like it buy it. , which is also a good thing.”
"However, in order to prevent some people from buying and returning the book, deliberately causing trouble. Those who return the book will have to pay a symbolic return fee of one penny."
It wasn't much, but it was enough to keep away those who wanted to cause trouble.
Everyone present nodded and thought Li Shui's method was very good.
As a result, Chun Yuyue was still a little unwilling. He smiled and asked the craftsman: "Why do these Confucian scholars withdraw their books? Please explain it in detail and see if there are any errors or omissions in Journey to the North. If there are no errors, encourage them, and if there are, correct them. Well."
Fu Yao curled his lips, his face full of displeasure.
Li Shui smiled: "That's all, let's talk about it."
The craftsman responded and said: "These Confucian scholars feel a bit unfair. They don't seem to like Journey to the North very much."
When Chunyu Yue heard this, he was immediately elated.
Unexpectedly, the craftsman said again: "Those Confucian scholars said that they thought of buying Journey to the North after hearing Dr. Chunyu's praise. They thought that the book Dr. Chunyu praised was absolutely correct, but after buying it, they discovered that That’s exactly what happened.”
"So when they withdrew the book, they complained a lot. The villain even heard a Confucian scholar say that he couldn't believe what Chunyu Yue said."
Chunyu Yue: "..."
He suddenly wanted to die.
Why is it that Journey to the North is obviously not good, but I am the unlucky one?
