There are guards patrolling the night almost everywhere here. Such movements have already alerted the guards at various government offices, and Liubu Street was filled with people. I didn’t have my badge, and I was a stranger. I was really in trouble, and I was even more confused. The woman had disappeared, and I saw another group of guards rushing in front of me. It was impossible to break through, so I turned around and ran away. Running up the alley, it was strange that the people from Jinyiwei followed him noisily, but stopped far away and never followed him again.
The tall wooden archway and the wooden fence were hidden. I ran in without thinking, and the alley in front of me was quiet. Although there were houses on both sides, it was pitch black. The gauze lanterns scattered along the road were in It was swaying in the wind, and there was actually a bit of yin energy.
Seeing that no one was following me, I slowed down my pace, but did not dare to be careless, and walked along the eaves of the alley. At this time, I was completely lost and couldn't tell the difference between east, west, north and south. Fortunately, I still knew clearly that safety came first, and it was best to find a place and wait until dawn before coming out.
But it's so strange here, there's almost no one there, it's quiet, like a ghost town. Although I was tiptoeing, I still felt that my steps were heavy. The wild cats that appeared from time to time often scared me. Those green eyes were staring at you not far away, which made you feel scared if you accidentally saw them. The crows flying overhead and their shrill cries make you feel even more frightened. Grandma, what kind of place could this be? Why is there no one? God knows if I have entered a ghost town. Hu Haisan told me that when a person dies, he has to go to a ghost town. The good and evil in his life will be clearly remembered by the ghost officials. There are always clear rewards and punishments in the underworld. In the future, whether he will be reincarnated as a human being or as a human being, he will be reincarnated as a human being. Livestock depends on the fate of this life.
I have no concept of death, or even thoughts of ghosts and gods. Probably because I am too young. I see the sun rising every day and look forward to it being a happy day. I am a playful person by nature, but I am engaged in Jinyiwei. I really don’t know whether it is a blessing or a curse.
Although I had thought so much, I continued to walk forward. I saw a temple on the side of the road, and I wondered, there is a temple here at the feet of the emperor? ! I calmed myself down, the surroundings were quiet, and I remembered that in the past, when I and several uncles went out, they would occasionally stay outdoors, but I was also used to staying in temples. I might as well stay here tonight until dawn.
I turned into the temple, and the aroma that hit my face immediately told me that someone was managing this place. I tiptoed to the main hall, and with the dim light, I could see clearly that it was not a big place, but it was paved with green bricks and yellow curtains, with only a statue showing, a simple incense table, and tributes placed on it. The cloth mounds and deep knee prints looked very old. I raised my eyes and looked at the statue. It was a mighty middle-aged general, dressed in colorful clothes and armor, and he was calm and powerful. There is a plaque on the top of the statue, which reads "Give me back my rivers and mountains" in four big characters: dragons and phoenixes dancing!
This is not Grandpa Yue Feiyue! I have been to Hangzhou and paid homage to the Yuewang Temple at the foot of Qixia Ridge on the edge of the West Lake. This Yue Fei resisted the Jin Dynasty and was a hero of the Song Dynasty. Unfortunately, he was killed by the traitor Qin Hui. The kneeling iron statue in Yuewang Temple is the traitor Qin Hui. He was spurned and beaten by the world, and the cast iron became shiny. I still remember the couplet: Qingshan is lucky to bury loyal bones, and white iron casts innocent ministers! The Ming Dynasty has always said that it has inherited the mantle of the Song Dynasty. At that time, Grandpa Zhu said: The mountains and rivers are about to disappear, and the sun and the moon will reopen the Song Dynasty! Then he brought countless Han people together, drove out the Tartars, and restored the old country of the Han family. Although it was not called the Song Dynasty, the sun and the moon were bright, but it could be regarded as a tribute to the Song Dynasty!
Darling, why is there a statue of Prince Yue here? Where is this place? I became more and more confused, and suddenly I heard footsteps coming from outside, and they were getting closer and closer. I had nowhere to go for a while, and saw the wide and wide incense table, covered with gauze curtains. Mao Yao got under the incense table and gently adjusted the gauze curtain. People outside had already walked in.
I originally thought it would be very small inside, but I didn't expect it to be a different world. The incense table is next to a wall, and even though I'm hunched over, I can stretch my legs and feet. I squatted down next to the wall, clutched the embroidered spring knife tightly, and held my breath. The two sides were invisible, but through the curtain in front, I could see some shadows.
"It's very nice here. There are no other people around. Brother Qian, if you and I have anything to say, just say it in front of Grandpa-in-law!" said a deep voice.
There seemed to be the sound of footsteps walking around. It seemed that they were walking near the incense table. After stopping for a while, I only saw the lower half of a person's figure reflected on the curtain. It seemed that the curtain was about to be opened. I was so nervous that I didn't know what to do. The shadow slowly disappeared, probably walking back, and then a voice said: "Brother Bao, why don't I trust you? It's just that people talk too much and it's hard for me to say too many honest words. This kind of opportunity is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Today, the emperor has been suppressing Dongchang, and several father-in-laws are complaining. We originally left Jinyiwei and came here, hoping to use the help of Dongchang's father-in-laws to go up, but we have never been satisfied. Now it's better, this The emperor is weak and does not have the appearance of longevity. For us, it is also a good thing. We just want to see if you dare to do it!"
The man surnamed Bao said eagerly: "Bao Song has always followed Brother Qian's lead. In the future, he will be supported by Brother Qian. Brother Qian will do whatever he wants to do." The man surnamed Qian sneered a few times and lowered his voice: "You also know The emperor is investigating Li Guangli and Eunuch Li!" Bao Song was silent for a moment and said: "I heard that the emperor has always trusted Eunuch Li, but recently Eunuch Li died suddenly! Everyone feels it is very strange!" The man named Qian sneered again. , said: "Eunuch Li offended the Empress Dowager, and the emperor is a very filial person. Eunuch Li had no choice but to commit suicide." Bao Song said: "Why did he have to commit suicide?" "The emperor arranged for Eunuch Li to build a palace for the Empress Dowager. , the cost was huge, and it was not completed in three years. It collapsed overnight. The Empress Dowager sent people to check and found that the work had been jerry-rigged. She was furious. If the palace was built and the Empress Dowager moved in there, wouldn't it mean that the Empress Dowager would be killed? ?”
"Yes, I'm really scared when I think about it!" Bao Song said, and Qian added: "After all, Eunuch Li is a person whom the emperor has trusted for many years. When such a big thing happened, he was afraid of being blamed by the emperor, so he committed suicide. The emperor cannot No matter how much it turns out, it turns out that Eunuch Li not only cut corners when building the palace, but also used up an unknown amount of yellow and white items in the inner treasury for many years. Is the emperor furious and instructing Eunuch Zhang Yong to investigate the matter?"
"This Eunuch Zhang is a powerful master who is not recognized by his relatives. So, if you think about Eunuch Li, will he let it go?"
Bao Song asked in confusion: "What does Eunuch Li's matter have to do with us?" The man named Qian laughed and said: "Brother Bao, do you know that Eunuch Li has been favored by the emperor for many years? Just a few father-in-laws in the palace take care of it, and there are many ministers helping the village. How much can he get? Isn't it divided among everyone?"
Bao Song was taken aback and said: "I really don't know this! Brother Qian, why are you telling me this?" The man named Qian seemed to go to the door to take a look, then came back and lowered his voice and said: "Come on You have been in the palace for many years, and you are also an old man of Jinyiwei. You control the Jinyiwei outside. You can know the news of the world day and night. The thoughts of the father-in-law, but you are focused on finding that old man, so you are very important! Besides, someone from outside the palace said yes The Zodiac Chief of Longhu Mountain sent three elixirs all the way, which are said to be able to cure all diseases. Moreover, they were introduced by Prince Ning's Mansion. The emperor was suffering from old illnesses and could be described as a withered lamp. After receiving the memorial, I heard about the elixirs. Regarding the matter, I specially asked a censor to go and check it out, and did an experiment on an old dog on the spot. I heard that the effect was very good. I should have taken it back to the palace tonight, but the Zodiac Chief wanted to fast tomorrow morning. I went to deliver it in person, presumably to claim credit, but the emperor believed it. Because it was important, he specially asked Eunuch Ma to send out troops and keep strict guard in the post."
After saying this, he didn't say anything more. I was very puzzled. Then Bao Song suddenly said: "What? You also have two pills in your hand?"
The man surnamed Qian sneered and said: "This is just the elixir made by the Taoist priests at Baiyun Temple in the capital. To put it bluntly, even if the elixir is real, the emperor's body and bones may not be able to use it. He works hard day and night on state affairs, and his body has already been damaged. It collapsed. If he were in power, I'm afraid this matter would have to be investigated to the end. We are all on the job and rely on our father-in-laws, and the prince grew up under the eyes of several father-in-laws. He is talented, smart, and powerful, and he can speak well. He is already fifteen years old this year, so it’s okay. Therefore, several father-in-laws deliberately replaced this elixir."
I just feel a chill in my neck. These people are trying to harm the emperor! This is a serious crime. Listening to their conversation, I suddenly thought that this might be Dongchang, a forbidding place. I was trembling a little and almost made a sound. Bao Song was also shocked. It took him a long time to say: "Brother Qian, this is a serious crime!"
