It was early morning the day after I sent Jiang Zhiyuan away.
Jiang Xianfeng, who was still sleeping, suddenly felt a strong urge to urinate.
So he hurriedly rushed out of the room, wanting to take advantage of it.
But when he just pushed open the closed door, the noise and excitement from the outside world flooded into the room the moment he opened the door.
The sound of gongs and drums, the sound of firecrackers, the noise of crowded people, and the bustling Chang'an that he hadn't seen for a long time made Jiang Xianfeng feel a little strange.
"I got up quite early, Feng'er."
Luo Qing, who was standing at the door, said calmly.
"Why is it so busy outside? I'll go out and take a look!"
Jiang Xianfeng felt a little uneasy about the excitement outside, and he seemed to feel that something he didn't dare to happen was about to happen.
This made him forget about peeing and ran straight towards the door.
Halfway through the run, Luo Qing suddenly said, "There's no need to look. There are people outside. It's all the wedding process organized by your brother Zhou. He will be canonized as the queen of the Great Zhou Empire today."
"Ah? Didn't my sister just leave for Qingzhou yesterday? Why did she come back so soon? It looks like this wedding is really lively. It is estimated that the people of Chang'an will come to witness it." Jiang Xianfeng was surprised and happy He said quietly, "Why didn't they notify me? How could I not be there to witness such an important day! I have to take care of myself and not embarrass my sister today!"
"Haha, stop dreaming and try to see if the door can be opened." Luo Qing sneered, looking at Jiang Xianfeng with regret and sadness in his eyes.
Jiang Xianfeng was stunned for a moment, looked back at Luo Qing, then ran to the door and tried to open it.
The door that could normally be opened with a gentle pull could not be opened today no matter how hard he exerted his strength.
"This...why is this?" Jiang Xianfeng said in disbelief.
Then he seemed to think of something and suddenly shouted, "Uncle Fang! Uncle Liu! Sister Amei! Sister Axiang..."
These are the few guards and maids who are close to him in his mansion. His prince's mansion is not big. On weekdays, when he calls, these guards and maids will appear in front of him soon, waiting for orders.
But today, no matter how loud he shouted, no one responded.
Jiang Xianfeng leaned slumped at the door, lowered his head and said, "Why...why are they gone? Where have they gone..."
Luo Qing walked to Jiang Xianfeng and said, "Late last night, a group of people from the palace took away everyone except us in the fourth prince's mansion with the imperial edict issued by your brother Zhou, and set up a formation to seal it Covered the whole mansion."
"Why? Why did he do this?" Jiang Xianfeng asked puzzledly, "Aren't he afraid that my sister would find out about this and beat him up?"
Luo Qing sneered, "Your sister has already gone to Qingzhou, how could she know? Besides, even if she knows, your brother Zhou has already made it this far. Is it possible that your sister can still enter Chang'an?"
After hearing what Luo Qing said, Jiang Xianfeng was shocked, "Could it be that the queen he canonized today is not my sister? Then who is this wedding for?"
Luo Qing smiled bitterly and shook his head, saying, "This wedding is for your mother-in-law, Liu Wanyu."
Jiang Xianfeng felt as if he was struck by five thunders, with an incredible expression written on his face.
He sat there blankly, unable to recover for a long time, and kept muttering, "Impossible, this is impossible, my mother-in-law... is actually with Brother Zhou... this is impossible... you You must have heard wrong!”
In the end, Jiang Xianfeng's head was shaking like a rattle crazily.
He hugged Luo Qing's legs and cried loudly, his tears flowing down like broken beads.
"Why, why is this person the concubine! She...how could he do this to my sister! If my sister knew this, how sad she would be!"
Luo Qing sighed deeply and stroked Jiang Xianfeng's little head with one hand, trying to give him some comfort.
She also knew how sad Jiang Xianfeng must be after learning the truth. On one side was her mother-in-law, and on the other was her sister. These two closest relatives had now gone astray or two, leaving him alone. Being abandoned in this island-like mansion was such a trauma for him.
After crying for a long time, Jiang Xianfeng choked and said, "You...can you take me away? I...I want to go to my sister. She probably doesn't know these things yet. I want...to tell her all this!" "
Jiang Xianfeng raised his eyes, which were red from crying, and stared at Luo Qing.
For the first time, Luo Qing felt that a child's eyes could be filled with such heavy sadness.
Luo Qing raised her hand, gently wiped the tears from his face, and then hugged him tightly.
She could feel that in this cold and ruthless city, she had become the last force to support the faith in this child's heart.
However, her power was not enough to pave the way for this child to leave this cage. She could only use such a tactful way.
Go show this cruel reality in front of this child.
The huge prison in Chang'an City was inflicting the most vicious punishment on a child's mind.
It dug out the dark conspiracy originally hidden under the dream-like and beautiful appearance, and smashed it hard on the face of this child who was still immersed in the ocean of beautiful fairy tales, tearing his dreams apart with his own hands, and destroying everything he had ever had. something to own.
In the palace.
There are many new faces among the officials, but their positions still seem a bit loose, and many empty seats have not been filled.
Wearing a graceful phoenix robe and a luxurious phoenix crown, Liu Wanyu, who possesses an unparalleled elegance, stands on the high platform, looking down at the civil and military officials below.
"Thank you all for taking the time out of your busy schedule to watch my wedding to the Human Emperor."
Liu Wanyu, who looked like an ice lotus, looked coldly at the civil and military officials below.
Logically speaking, even though she is now a queen, she is not qualified to stand in front of hundreds of officials and ostracize her guests like this. What's more, Zhou Ruoxiao was sitting right behind her.
However, it was precisely because Zhou Ruoxiao, who was sitting on the dragon throne, said nothing, that the officials below were all silent and unable to grasp what he meant.
However, Liu Wanyu didn't think about the profound meaning of Baiguan's silence, and she didn't care at all what Baiguan thought of her.
All she cares about is the supreme honor that the title of queen brings her.
After Liu Wanyu saluted Zhou Ruoxiao, she glanced at him, signaling that she was going back to rest.
Zhou Ruoxiao didn't hold back and just nodded.
At this moment, a sudden change occurred.
He Shengbai, who had been standing with His Highness, suddenly took a big step forward and knelt down. Chen Dong next to him trembled in fright and almost knelt down too.
"Your Majesty the Human Emperor, I have something to report!" He Shengbai said sonorously and forcefully.
Zhou Ruoxiao frowned and said, "Let's talk about it after we've thought about it. Don't waste everyone's time."
He Shengbai kowtowed and said, "I think the canonization of the current queen is inappropriate!"
As soon as these words came out, the hall became eerily quiet, as if you could hear a pin drop on the ground.
All the officials were shocked by He Shengbai's words.
"I have heard for a long time that Mr. He is honest, fair and upright. Before, I only heard that he had dealt with a few corrupt officials and solved a few major cases. I thought he was just an ordinary person. Today I am really impressed by his courage!"
"Well, Emperor Zhou has already sent the three princesses to Chang'an, which has replaced a lot of officials in the court. Even the old prime minister is in seclusion. It's really unwise for Mr. He to come forward at this time! "
"Alas, this is what happened in the court. If He Shengbai doesn't come forward, he will no longer be the same He Shengbai!"
Emperor Zhou sneered twice and just stared at He Shengbai without saying anything.
However, Liu Wanyu slowly turned around and looked at He Shengbai kneeling below with a playful smile.
"I recognize you, Master He, the famous He Shengbai of Chang'an! You are really majestic and upright. No wonder the corrupt officials in Chang'an are afraid of you. Okay, you can tell me, what does it mean for me to be this queen? inappropriate?"
He Shengbai said solemnly, "I think there are two things wrong. First, the late emperor had an order that after his death, the queen should observe mourning for three years. The concubines should observe mourning for one year, and enter the cold palace, and are not allowed to leave the palace for life. Even if it is The imperial concubine is no exception, this is etiquette.
Secondly, according to the rules of the palace, people in the harem are not allowed to interfere in the government affairs of the court, let alone show their faces in the court. The concubine's words and deeds just now have violated the rules. How can such a person be canonized as a queen! "
He Shengbai kowtowed three times. He did not raise his head to look at Liu Wanyu, whose face was already ashen, nor Zhou Ruoxiao, whose face was gloomy. Instead, he continued, "I believe that the queen is the mother of a country. You should have a gentle temperament, restrain yourself and return to etiquette, understand the rules, and know how to advance and retreat. Only in this way can you assist His Majesty the Human Emperor in governing the country. Therefore, I ask the Human Emperor to think twice!"
"Okay, okay, okay!" Liu Wanyu said three times in a row, her voice getting sharper and sharper. She walked up to He Shengbai in a few steps and kicked him hard on the back.
After a few kicks, He Shengbai's body only swayed but did not fall down.
Liu Wanyu simply stepped on his back and said angrily, "You are just a dog under the feet of the royal family. What qualifications do you have to point out your master's behavior here?"
No one could see the expression on the kneeling He Shengbai's face at this time.
"So, what about you? Who else has the same idea as this dog?" Liu Wanyu's angry eyes swept across the faces of the ministers, but almost no one dared to look at her.
Seeing this scene, Liu Wanyu calmed down a little. She would never allow anyone to question her position as queen.
However, just as she took back her foot on He Shengbai, there was a sudden commotion outside the palace.
I saw several eunuchs running in in a panic.
"Your Majesty... Your Majesty, Old Bachelor... Old Bachelor, he..."
"Hmph! How unbecoming you are in such a panic!" Zhou Ruoxiao snorted coldly, and an invisible force erupted, blasting several eunuchs out of the hall. They vomited blood and lay on the ground, wailing.
"Hey, I wanted to come here today to see blood and see what the Queen of Zhou Kingdom looks like. But I saw blood before I even came in. This really opened my eyes!"
The two young men carefully followed an old man with a rosy complexion and good spirits into the main hall.
The words just now were obviously spoken by this old man.
As soon as the old man entered the door, all the ministers said respectfully, "I have met Mr. Han."
This old man's name was Han Fei. He once served as a master in Tianxia Academy, specializing in teaching his disciples the law and governing the country. He was respected by everyone. Even Emperor Jiang often talked with him at night by holding a candle and held the courtesy of half a teacher. Later, Emperor Jiang invited him in. In the palace, he holds the position of bachelor, and his official rank is the first.
However, he rarely appeared in the court, but even when the old prime minister mentioned him, he respected him very much. During the holidays, he would go to his home with gifts to express his condolences.
Han Fei nodded slightly to everyone in response.
"I am very happy that Mr. Han can come here today. I wonder why Mr. Han is here?" Zhou Ruoxiao asked with a smile on his face.
Han Fei glared at Liu Wanyu with an angry look and said, "Han is here today only to rectify the Dharma!"
As soon as these words came out, all the officials trembled.
Even some officials walked behind Han Fei and expressed their position.
Chen Dong, who was standing in the front row of the officials, could not help but feel his heart tremble and silently took a step back.
Then he took a careful look at Zhou Ruoxiao, who was sitting on the dragon chair with a complicated expression. Chen Dong had a vague premonition in his heart.
