The first generation of Pingguo Gong Fang Tiezhi was originally the uncle of Queen Shengzhi Ling. Zeng Xiang helped her destroy the royal party and pacify Rongdi. Later, he followed the former Emperor Qin Haoxuan of Shengwu to quell the rebellion of King Jing, and rescued the imprisoned Emperor Shunping Qin Haoyuan. Later, together with Qi Shaofeng, the later Ning Guogong, he forced Emperor Shunping to depose the Zen throne, and this was the "Shengwu Zhongxing". The Holy Martial Emperor Qin Haoxuan conquered the world without bloodshed, and the Fang family had great achievements in following the dragon.
Therefore, the Fang family was one of the two hereditary princes granted during the "Shengwu Zhongxing", and the other was the Qi family.
The hereditary and irreplaceable title of duke of the country is the same as that of the prince of the county. Supreme glory, ultimate glory. But it is also the source of all evil and the beginning of strife. This disaster originated from the title of the Duke.
Ping Guogong Fang Yong had two legitimate sons, but the father loved the younger son and the mother loved the eldest son. Each had their own preferences.
Two days ago, Fang Yong officially announced that he had submitted a letter to the court and wanted to make his second son Fang Yuting the heir apparent. In the future, his second son would naturally inherit the title of Duke of Pingguo a hundred years later.
Who knew this was coming out. It immediately caused an uproar. The eldest son couldn't stand the excitement and drank to drown his sorrows for several days. Then he rode out drunk to relax, but accidentally fell off his horse. His fate should have been cut off. The back of his head hit the tip of a stone, and he died on the spot.
Mrs. Pingguo had treated her eldest son like a jewel since he was a child, and his lifeblood was the same. When she heard this letter, she thought she was going crazy, and all the hatred for losing her son was written on Fang Yong. If he hadn't been partial and passed the title of Duke to his second son, how could the eldest son have died? Therefore, Mrs. Pingguo, who was completely driven mad by hatred, took advantage of Duke Pingguo to cry in her son's mourning hall, and actually killed her husband with a knife in her hand...
The second son, Fang Yuting, had a deep relationship with his father since he was a child. He is now serving in the army and usually sleeps in the military camp. That day, I received bad news about my brother, so I hurried back home, only to see my biological father died tragically, with blood all over the floor. The servants were so frightened that they fled in all directions. Mrs. Pingguo seemed to be confused and still stabbed the body desperately with a knife in both hands... Fang Tingyu was on the spot. He was so excited that he went crazy, shouted loudly, drew his sword and stabbed... From then on, the soul of Mrs. Pingguo dispersed with the wind...
"This matter can be said to be the biggest news in Beijing right now. Fang Yuting has been imprisoned, and all the direct branches of the Fang family have died. Now the side branches are striving to earn the title of Duke."
"When I entered the palace yesterday, the Queen Mother mentioned it." Qin Zhuen frowned, "But she just wiped her tears and didn't say much else."
"The Queen Mother..." Dafu quickly lowered his hands and said respectfully, "The Queen Mother is afraid that you will worry about it and tire you. Besides, there is no one on her old man's branch. Although they are from the Fang family, they have not followed other branches. The need to seize the title..."
"You don't have to say this?!" Qin Zhuen glanced at Dafu and said, "How is Fang Yuting doing now? It seems that grandma wants to protect him."
"This... after all, Second Young Master Fang has now become the only heir of Yi Zhi... The Queen Mother lost her parents when she was young and was raised in the Duke of Ping's Mansion, so naturally she has deep feelings for Yi Zhi..."
Dafu didn't dare to say it openly, so he just followed Qin's grace and talked about it.
Yo! Dafu is on his way to success! I have learned to beat around the bush when I talk! Qin Zhuen raised his eyebrows. It seems that after getting married, they are indeed different and much smarter!
"Of course the Queen Mother wants to protect her." Lord Qin tapped the armrest of the armchair with his fingers and couldn't help frowning, "But mother-killing is an unforgivable crime. I'm afraid my grandmother will have to worry about it in vain."
"That's not entirely true!" Erlu said as he unfolded his precious folding fan, but was reluctant to fan it and just held it stiffly in front of his chest, "Now the capital is divided into two factions on this matter. This faction, as I said, is a treasonous act of matricide and should be exterminated.
"But the other faction claims that Da Qi Lu Youyun... uh... father, uh... father... what is father... eh! Anyway, it was my father who was killed, and it is not against the law for his son to take revenge on him."
"'Those who have their fathers beaten and their descendants aiding the fight are not guilty. The father is not punished but is punished, and the son can take revenge.'" Qin Haoxuan really couldn't stand the sight of Erlu's belly, so he recited the article for him. Legal text.
"Yes, yes, yes!" Erlu jumped for joy, completely forgetting his gentle persona.
"It seems reasonable." Qin Zhuen rubbed the bridge of his nose, "Then how did the government decide this case?"
"Hey! What's the point?" Dafu's face was full of contempt, "Can he understand the stupid car of Mr. Jingzhao Yinbao? Even if he has the brains, he must have the courage to dare to do it! Although Jingzhao The Zhaofu is in charge of criminal cases and people's livelihood inside and outside the capital, but what kind of place is this capital? Just pick anyone and you can crush him to death by a fourth-grade Jingzhaoyin.
"This Fang Yuting case involves the Queen Mother's natal family. And the deceased Mrs. Pingguo, Mrs. Lu, was the sister of the concubine Li in the palace and the daughter of Dongjingbo's Lu family. These two great gods are borrowing ten more from Mr. Bao How dare he dare to go to trial? Ever since Fang Yuting was sent to prison, Mr. Bao has been complaining about illness."
"Isn't that right?" Erlu looked at the thoughtful Qin Zhu'en and carefully waved his fan twice, "I have been sick for more than ten days. Mr. Bao suddenly fell ill after taking Fang Yuting into prison. Nowadays, let alone judging the case, I have never passed the court even once."
Qin Zhuen absentmindedly picked up the jade pendant on his body and turned it around. It seems that he and Fang Yuting are cousins, and they have played around with each other several times since they were young. But as he grew older, he became a famous playboy in the capital. But the second young master of Duke Pingguo's mansion was famously motivated. So after they were ten years old, the two of them had little interaction.
He knew that Fang Yuting actually looked down on him. Oh, of course he won't look down on him either. But, after all, we have known each other since childhood...
Qin Zhuen lowered his head and sighed, then laughed at himself. Alas, if you think about it carefully, haven’t all the young masters from aristocratic families of similar age in the capital have known each other since childhood? There are also "serious people" to worry about such "serious things". The Queen Mother and the Emperor may be racking their brains and painstaking efforts to help him exonerate himself. He was a notorious playboy who just went about messing around. Eating, drinking, having fun, and looking for flowers and talents should be his "serious business."
"Hey! Erlu's fan is pretty good."
"Uh..." Dafu and Erlu almost ducked.
I don’t want to talk about this anymore!
Both of them were old men who had been following each other for many years, so they knew it immediately.
"Hey hey hey... You think this fan is good too?" Erlu's face was full of pride, he touched the fan bones with great care, and then "brushed" the inscription on the fan to show up, "I am It was Fei Laobi who asked someone to write the words. What do you think? 'Dao Erme'!"
"puff"! Qin Zhuen spurted out a sip of tea. Dafu and Erlu jumped up at the same time, one protecting the fan in his hand and the other protecting the clothes on his body.
"Hahahahaha..." Qin Zhuen pointed at Erlu and laughed wildly, the sound shook the roof tiles, and the depression just now was swept away.
The fan clearly says "The Great Way of Benevolence and Righteousness".
You said that he is a well-established gangster. It would be fine if he doesn't know "benevolence", but how come he doesn't even know "righteousness"!
Qin Zhuen was happy and chewed the flower seeds again.
…
There are many houses in the south of the city, and the old madam is trying to persuade Hongxiu at this moment: "Girl, don't be idle, mother, I'm so speechless. In the big and small brothels in the capital, there are always 20 or 30 oirans who can be ranked, if not hundreds. Right? What kind of delicate flowers and tender willows has En Ye not seen? Which of these people would not try their best to curry favor with him?
"Just a few years ago, wasn't there a girl named Miyun from Jinxiu Garden who almost jumped into the river for him? This matter was such a big deal at the time, but he didn't change his mind. It shows that this man is a heartless and hard-hearted person. .My grace has always treated the girl well, and he always comes to us to look for you no matter what happens. This just shows that the girl is valued by him and has his favor.
"But as the saying goes, people are not as good as a thousand days, and flowers are not as beautiful as a hundred days. This man likes the new and hates the old, and loves the new. Not to mention someone like En Ye! Just look at how many times he has returned to Beijing now. How long has it been since? But you haven’t even been to our place once. This has never happened before. I usually run here every two days. Even if I go out for a trip, I will invite you when I come back. I came here to look for you. But I have asked you so many times..."
"Mom, why should you be anxious? This is not a big deal." Hongxiu said while looking into the mirror, trimming her temples. "Isn't it the New Year? We have to have reunions at home. In the past, when I came here, I would invite friends and entertain friends. Now this is the time of year. During the Chinese New Year at home, who will come out to socialize? Naturally, there will be fewer people coming."
"Ouch! My girl! You are looking for comfort for yourself!" the old madam screamed strangely, "In the past years, he has spent New Year's Eve with us. Why do we have to reunite at home this year? His family Who can reunite with him?"
Hongxiu's hand couldn't help but pause.
"I heard that Jinxiuyuan bought a few more Qinghuer's, all of them are as green as green onions. There are also Fangfei Pavilion and Luoxiawu. Which family doesn't regard him as a piece of fat meat, the God of Wealth who spends a lot of money? They were all holding back their energy and wanted to take a bite!
"You, just listen to me this time! Don't be willful again! You always bully him and don't let him find flowers and wild flowers. Even if you are an immortal descending to earth, he will get tired of it sometimes.
"Mom, this is all for your own good. I have also trained your two sisters, Qingyu and Luzhu, for the past two years. But I know more and more that they can serve you with a high eyebrow and a low eye. Although I am not as good as you in any way...but still A beauty that can steal away a man's soul.
"Listen to me. I finally got the right word from my benefactor that he will come tomorrow. You can no longer be so ignorant and domineering. Calling your two sisters to help can also tie up this man. Heart……"
Hong's hands were a little stiff, but she still agreed with a smile on her face.
…
On the fifteenth day of the first lunar month, everyone else is having family reunions, but Qin Zhuen is going to a brothel to reunite with prostitutes! Anyone who could talk gave her a thumbs up and praised her as "extremely romantic".
As for the one who can't speak... don't worry too much about it.
Qin Zhuen doesn't care what others say. Anyway, his mother was still in the palace. Although Aunt Jin came out of the palace to take care of him, she could not control him.
Therefore, Fangmanlou has been dressed in red and green since morning, and has been tidied up, as if to revive a phoenix.
…
The aroma is subtle, the gauze is shadowy, the food is delicious, and the beauty is by your side. Qin Zhuen was watching the dance performance of sisters Qingyu and Lvzhu in boredom.
The two sisters in Feihong Dancing in the Green Room have waists as thin as willows, dance like snakes, and have graceful postures, as soft as boneless. Such superb dancing skills did not arouse the slightest interest in En Ye. Hongxiu secretly looked at Master Qin's ennui expression, and for a moment he didn't know whether to be happy or worried because others didn't fall into his eyes.
"Master!" After the two sisters finished dancing, they both climbed up. One person picked up food and the other drank wine.
Lord Qin was so generous that he accepted it.
"How are we sisters dancing?" Qingyu asked with a sweet smile as she tried her best.
"Very good."
The fragrant handkerchiefs are flying, the beauties are dancing, and the random flowers are gradually enchanting the eyes. Qin Zhuen used to love this tune the most, but today he finds it boring.
"My family can also sing. Why don't you sing one for me?" Luzhu was not willing to be outdone, not to mention that the madam had trained her well earlier.
"Sing." Qin Zhuen was in a low mood and said casually.
Luzhu hurriedly picked up the pipa, played it gently and slowly, and when she opened her mouth, it was like an oriole coming out of the valley, which was a rare and wonderful sound. But the two sisters noticed that Qin Zhuen's face seemed to be getting more and more impatient.
What's going on here? After all, the two of them were still young and had not been through any big scenes. They didn't seem to like the noble man, so they couldn't help but panic, and they played the green beads repeatedly and wrongly.
"Master, today is the Lantern Festival, how about we guess a lantern riddle?" Hongxiu also saw something was wrong and hurriedly got up to save the situation.
In the past, my father-in-law loved these activities very much and was always in high spirits. Why is he so abnormal today?
"Okay." After dealing with this for a long time, Qin Zhuen became more and more irritable, but he didn't want to refute Hongxiu's face, so he nodded noncommittally.
The red-sleeved jade hand waved, and a little girl immediately brought a glass lamp. But before she reached out to take it, she was suddenly snatched away by the person next to her.
Qin Zhuen held on to the glazed lamp and looked at it for a long time, and his heart suddenly became enlightened. These days, I feel upset, uninterested, depressed, and restless... It seems that I have suddenly found my enemy creditor!
Although it is not the glazed lamp in Luozhou, it is still somewhat similar. He secretly left that lamp with Yan Tian when he left...
Unexpectedly, Yan Tian's pretty face that was both angry and happy came into his mind. It was reflected on the lamp and in the wine. The people around him seemed to have suddenly put on Yan Tian's face and rushed towards him. Smiling and coquettish...
Zhuo En couldn't help but laugh. He carried the lantern and laughed all the way home. Completely forgetting the stunned Hong Xiu and others behind him. After returning to the Hero's Residence, he slept hard all night and had a dream that turned everything upside down. After Qin Zhuen woke up, he sat there and thought for a long time, as if some mechanism in his heart had been opened. He ran to find Aunt Jin.
"Mammy, mammy..."
"Why are you in such a hurry?" Aunt Jin grabbed him and ordered the meal to be prepared while wiping his sweat, "But are you hungry? This breakfast is good. You were obedient yesterday and came back early. From now on..."
"Mommy, how about I take my mother and you to Luozhou to retire in the future?"
"What?"
"I mean, let's stop living in the capital and move the princess mansion to Luozhou..."
Aunt Jin choked back her words. She hurriedly reached out to touch Qin Zhuen's forehead. Not burning? ! But why did this child talk nonsense?
