Having said this, Huang Qiong took a look at this second sister-in-law, who was only average-to-upper-average in appearance, but because she came from a scholarly family and lived a ladylike life, she developed an outstanding temperament. He shook his head and lamented the fate. Compared with Concubine Shen, the appearance and temperament of his second sister-in-law were not only in no way inferior to Concubine Shen, but even slightly surpassed her in temperament.
But my second brother was so obsessed that he didn't care about the people in front of him, and instead did things that were unjustifiable by God. In fact, even if he is being accused by others, his family members will also suffer. Looking at his second sister-in-law, Huang Qiong, who had been silent for a long time, sighed and said, "Ninth brother, I want to ask my second sister-in-law today, does she know about the things that my second brother has done?"
After Huang Qiong finished speaking, Princess Jing nodded and said, "I have heard for a long time that the ninth brother is upright and not snobbish. Even the seventh brother, who is known as the King of Heroes, is far inferior. When we meet today, it turns out that he lives up to his name. Father and Emperor conferred the title The Ninth Brother is the King of England, and he is indeed a wise man. Since the Ninth Brother said so, then the sinful woman will ask the elder today to call the King of England the Ninth Brother."
After the words fell, Huang Qiong's second sister-in-law suddenly looked miserable and said: "Ninth brother, if I say that my second sister-in-law did anything to your second brother, don't you believe everything? I'm afraid no one believes it. Isn't the crime worse than that of my wife and children? Ninth brother, this sentence may be suitable for others, but it does not apply to the Tian family. Now that your second brother has fallen, I am afraid that most of our brothers are eager to eradicate the roots. "
After hearing her answer, Huang Qiong asked people to take the other concubines and several children out first. After bringing his second sister-in-law to sit on a chair, Huang Qiong looked at the wide-open palace door with his hands behind his back, at the solemn sergeant of the Xiaoqi Battalion and the shivering Jing Wang family members. He was silent for a long time before saying: "Second, Sister-in-law, to be honest, I don’t believe it.”
"Although I have never had contact with the second sister-in-law before, I can see from these few words that the second sister-in-law is also a beautiful and intelligent woman. To be honest, even if the second brother doesn't say anything to the second sister-in-law, with the second sister-in-law's Wisdom should at least be part of the judgment. At least the changes in the house in the past few years, as the housekeeper, the second sister-in-law should be aware of. "
"Ninth brother is indeed smart. But it would be wrong to say that I knew about this from the beginning. Since we got married, your second brother has never entered my room. Even on the wedding night, he only picked me The turban left. No one in this world would tell his wife everything while being so indifferent to her."
"He has never told me about his affairs, so why should I bother myself and take the initiative to ask? Besides, with your second brother's character, even if I asked him, I wouldn't tell him. On the contrary, it would make the house uneasy. That kind of thing There is absolutely no way I would do anything like that. It was only from the changes in the house in the past few years that I guessed that something must have happened to him."
"A prince and his family are controlled by a group of people of unknown origin. Not to mention the other concubines, even I, the prince and concubine, can't even leave the palace gate. If something like this happens, even if I usually It never gets involved in his affairs, no matter how insensitive I am on weekdays, I still have to ask about it."
"After I repeatedly pressed him, he hesitantly told me the truth. I realized that what my husband liked was my handkerchief. The reason why he never entered the house since we got married was because he was still thinking about it. That person. I just now know why his concubines, even if they are not similar in appearance to that person, are at least similar in spirit."
After saying that, Princess Jing looked at the children hiding behind the concubines outside the door with a sad look on her face, and said with a sad smile: "But even if he knew, what could he do? For that person, he did such a thing that made people and gods angry. , I’m not even afraid of losing my reputation, so what can I do as a prostitute? The matter has reached this point, I can’t control him, let alone help him, I can only resign myself to fate.”
"For that woman, he doesn't want this home or his family. What can anyone do? It's a pity that although these children are not my biological children, they are still his children. Even if the emperor spares them, they will only live in this life. To be able to live with the shame their father brought upon them.”
After hearing these words of Princess Jing and looking at the ashen-faced Princess Jing, Huang Qiong sighed slightly and said: "Second sister-in-law, there is no need to despair. My younger brother just said that although the second brother is dead, he is the father after all. Sons. My father has not issued an order to remove their royal status. Besides, although these children are not direct children, they are also my father’s grandsons. My father will not embarrass you."
"What? He's dead, he's actually dead? His tired family will suffer for the rest of their lives, but he died. He is such a good husband and a good father." At this point, Princess Jing suddenly burst out laughing. laughed. It's just that there is countless desolation in this laughter.
Huang Qiong remained silent, quietly watching this woman vent her misery. It wasn't until Princess Jing calmed down a little that he bowed and said: "Second sister-in-law, please tidy up as well. After the emperor's decree is issued, the younger brother will escort several sisters-in-law, as well as nephews and nieces to Beijing. As for the imperial edict not yet issued. Before, as long as the sisters-in-law did not leave the house, I would ensure their safety."
Looking at Princess Jing in front of her, Huang Qiong hesitated, but she still gritted her teeth and said: "It's just a servant in this house. I want to take him away in a lock. However, the sisters-in-law cannot be left alone to take care of them. Although the second sister-in-law is There are some emotional problems with the second brother, but she is the mistress of the house after all. The second sister-in-law still knows in her heart those people are reliable and those are unreliable. "
"In this way, each of the sisters-in-law will leave two loyal girls to serve. The younger brother will take the rest away first and put them back after confirming that there are no problems. Second sister-in-law, no matter what, you and the second brother are still married. Husband and wife. Now the whole house needs you to support the overall situation. So, you must stay calm."
Having said this, Huang Qiong clapped his hands. As his slap fell, Liu Hu's sister-in-law walked in. Huang Qiong pointed at Mrs. Liu Hu who came in and said: "Second sister-in-law should know about this girl. In this way, I will leave her with second sister-in-law temporarily to help take care of the affairs of the house. As for the sisters-in-law, if they have other If you want, just tell her directly."
Somewhat to Huang Qiong's expectation, Princess Jing's mood adjusted quickly. Although nothing can be seen on the surface, at least it has calmed down temporarily. She looked at Huang Qiong in front of her with a pair of eyes that could see through everything, and said, "The people in the house are at your disposal as the ninth brother. I just want to ask the ninth brother how your second brother died."
"Second sister-in-law, you and your second brother have been married for many years. Even if the relationship between husband and wife is indifferent, as the saying goes, it is better to know your husband than your wife. The second sister-in-law should know the second brother's character better than the younger brother. With the second sister-in-law's intelligence, she should be able to guess the second brother's character. Why is my brother missing?" Facing the Princess Jing's wife, Huang Qiong could only answer truthfully. It was more of a questioning than a discussion.
After explaining the cause of Prince Jing's death, Huang Qiong bowed his hands and walked out of the main hall of Prince Jing's mansion. After coming out, seeing several children looking timidly at his uncle, whom he met for the first time, Huang Qiong stepped forward and touched the heads of several children one by one. With a long sigh, he looked back at the majestic main hall, sighed and turned around to leave.
He didn't look back at the women and children behind him, not because he didn't want to look, but because he couldn't bear to look. At this moment, a word "implicated" that he hated suddenly came to his mind. What my second sister-in-law said was right. In the cruel battle for the throne, there was no one who was less guilty than his wife and children. Cutting off the weeds and eradicating the roots was a common practice among emperors in the past dynasties.
Now that the old man is still in office, these children may grow up safely. But if one day the old man is gone, what will happen to these children? Who can say it clearly? In the eyes of some people, even if these children will not pose any threat in the future, they are a threat as long as they are alive for one day.
Emperor Taizong of the former Tang Dynasty, who governed the country and became a model for later emperors to follow, also became a model for later emperors in the battle for the throne. These children are the nephews of the next emperor, but as the children of your Crown Prince Jiancheng and Prince Yuanji of Qi, are they not the nephews and nieces of Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty?
Thinking of the future situation of these children, Huang Qiong felt somewhat heavy. But what happens next is beyond his control. Just as King Jing said, if he can't protect himself, how can he take care of these children? Thinking of this, Huang Qiong, who was originally in a bad mood after meeting Prince Jing's family, became even more unhappy.
After leaving Prince Jing's Mansion, Huang Qiong said to Deputy Envoy Guo who had been following him: "Arrange a reliable person to lead troops into Prince Jing's Mansion immediately. Except for the people left by the princesses, all the other stewards , eunuchs, and slaves, all locked up together. Remember, no one is allowed to escape."
"All the stewards will be severely tortured. Let them explain everything they have done in these years. In addition, tell your soldiers that I will give them the rewards they deserve. If during this period, Those who dare to steal the money and property of Prince Jing's Mansion, don't let me chop them into pieces."
"Yes, General Mo will do it now. But Your Majesty, let's see where your residence is more suitable. In addition to the magistrate and the military envoy's office in Zhengzhou, the conditions of Prince Jing's Mansion are also good. Take a look, is it right? Are you going to arrange the travel hall in Prince Jing’s Mansion first? Anyway, Prince Jing’s family only lives in a few courtyards in the backyard. Most of Prince Jing’s Mansion is now empty.”
Regarding Deputy Envoy Guo's words, Huang Qiong frowned slightly: "Deputy Envoy Guo, do you think it is honorable to bully orphans and widows? Now my father has not issued an order to remove Prince Jing from his title, which belongs to me. Brother of the same brother and prince of the current dynasty. If you do this, you will not be afraid of being poked in the back, but I am even more afraid. My residence will be temporarily located at the Zhengzhou Magistrate’s Yamen."
He was flattering, but he didn't expect to slap the horse's hooves, which made Deputy Guo's face turn red. With a wry smile on his face, he said: "Your Majesty, it's not that the general is bullying Wang Jing's family, it's actually the Zhengzhou magistrate's office, and he really can't live in it now. How should I put it? You'll know where you go."
Huang Qiong didn't pay attention when he heard that there was something in Deputy Envoy Guo's words. After getting on his horse, he went straight to the Zhengzhou magistrate's office. It was only after seeing the scene outside the magistrate's office that I realized why Deputy Guo had a wry smile on his face. At this moment, there was almost a sea of people outside the Zhengzhou magistrate’s office.
Outside the magistrate's office, several scholars who make a living selling calligraphy on weekdays are extremely busy. The line of people queuing up to write complaints was estimated to be three miles long. Huang Qiong was completely dumbfounded when he saw the people kneeling on the floor outside the Zhengzhou magistrate's office and holding up the petitions in the air, asking to see him, the Zhengzhou magistrate.
The deputy envoy Guo sighed and said: "My lord, do you know why the general advised you to set up the palace in Prince Jing's Mansion? These are the people whose fields, shops, and even their wives and daughters were taken away by Prince Jing's Mansion. They are coming I am crying out for injustice here because I hope you can return to them the land, shops, wives and daughters that were taken away from them."
