In the early morning, the clouds closed and the rain stopped.
Dawn is about to dawn in the east, the sun is rising, and the sky is blooming into blue.
The cool wind blew through the city, raising a mist of steaming rain, which was misty and hazy, covering Suzhou City entrenched on the plain.
The morning light is getting brighter and the fog is getting thinner.
The streets and alleys were noisy, and the clan's carriages and horses galloped through the long streets towards the Jinhou Palace located in the north of the city.
Manu waved the reins and threw out loud whips. The horse spread its hooves and the wheels ran over the thick bluestone, startling the pedestrians walking by.
The Chinese quickly dodged to one side, turned around and saw the totem on the carriage, and swallowed back the complaints on their lips.
The slave bent his head and bowed his head. He did not dare to dodge when the riding whip was coming. He took the blow forcefully and did not even dare to let out a cry of pain.
Manu was very proud and gave him another whip before driving away.
It wasn't until the back of the car disappeared that the injured slave got up from the ground, tightened his torn linen clothes, and patted the dirt off his hands and feet, his expression still numb.
In an instant, another vehicle arrived. There were no clan totems or any eye-catching signs on the vehicle, which looked too plain. The private soldiers who escorted the chariot were extremely unusual. They were from the Lu family and were famous for their ability to wrestle and carry giant shields.
"Is Mr. Lu in the car?"
"It doesn't look like that."
Amid the discussion among the people, another carriage came.
This time they could see clearly that what they passed by was the mysterious car symbolizing the Jin Dynasty. There were private soldiers of the Fox family guarding the car.
"Chief Master."
The sound of discussion entered the car. Lin Yuan opened the window and frowned when he saw Xuan Che chasing after him.
When Chief Lin looked at Lin Yuan and then at the carriage he was riding in, his expression changed, and then he sneered: "Is Lin Heng afraid of you with just one whip? You're a useless piece of trash!"
Lin Yuan's face was as heavy as water, and the whiplash on his back was still aching. Faced with Chief Lin's ridicule, he did not engage in a verbal argument and just sneered: "It seems that brother's whiplash is all healed?"
"you……"
"My cowardice is not as courageous as my brother's. Don't blame me for taking the first step."
Seeing the unkind expression on Chief Lin's face, some of the private soldiers of the Hu family held up their swords, and the private soldiers of the Lu family held up the copper shields hanging on their backs. Sharp copper thorns protruded from the shields, which were long enough to pierce the horse's neck.
"Brother, you don't want to miss the time when my father resumes the court meeting, right?"
Lin Yuan leaned in front of the car window, gradually becoming impatient.
The two of them often had disputes, and it was always a matter of point. It was rare that they were so tense. In just one night, Lin Yuan changed drastically. He put his previous cooperation behind and decided to cut ties with Lin Chang.
Chief Lin finally realized something was wrong.
"Lin Yuan, what do you mean?"
"Brother cannot walk with my elder brother." Lin Yuan glanced at the mysterious car opposite and said meaningfully, "Looking at the friendship in the past, I would like to advise my brother to abide by the rules to avoid being whipped again."
After saying this, Lin Yuan lowered the car window and ordered the team to speed up.
"Go quickly."
"promise!"
The manu waved the reins, and the Lu family's private soldiers put away their square shields. The team quickly crossed the street and put some distance between themselves and Chang Lin.
At the other end of the long street, Tao's and Fei's carriages came side by side and happened to bump into the scene just now.
"Young Master is indeed not smart."
The head of the Fei family commented, but the head of the Tao family remained silent.
There was a wooden box beside the latter. In the box was a memorial written overnight, listing the charges of the late family. The evidence was conclusive and could not be denied.
"If we can't take down the Fox clan, we must eradicate the Xian clan and pull out his minions!"
The golden crow is getting higher and higher, and the morning fog has completely dispersed.
The gates of Suzhou City were opened wide, and all the clans arrived at Jinhou Palace. They arranged their clothes and entered the main hall, and sat down in two groups, clearly distinguishable from each other.
There is a long table in front of the hall, with four legs wrapped in red gold.
A palace lantern in the shape of a human figurine stands next to the case. The lamp plate is filled with lamp oil, and the wick remains on day and night.
The time has not come yet, the Marquis of Jin has not yet appeared, and the long case is empty.
The clans were either chatting in low voices, meditating, or closing their eyes to rest, waiting for the moment the chime struck.
"Father, look."
Tao Lian approached Tao Yu from behind and pointed at the team on the other side.
Tao Yu opened his eyes and saw the Hu family and his son whispering. Sensing Tao Yu and Tao Lian's gaze, Youhu showed anger and fierce eyes.
"It seems that there will be no peace today." The head of the Yong family has a handsome appearance, with three strands of long beard floating on his chest, and he has an air of immortality.
"It's not just unfair." The head of the Tian family has a broad mouth and a waist that is ten inches tall. He stands taller than a person and looks like a small mountain when he sits down. He deliberately lowered his voice and gossiped, "Last night there was news that Master Heng punished Mrs. Li. In front of the Yutang Hall, Mrs. Li was pressed down and kowtowed. I heard her head was broken."
Yong Ying moved aside calmly and looked at Tian Ying with an indescribable look.
Tian Yingwu didn't realize it and wanted to continue speaking. Unfortunately, the chimes rang, and he felt regretful and unfinished.
Amidst the sound of music, the Marquis of Jin, dressed in military uniforms, entered the hall.
He had taken medicine in advance, his complexion became rosy and he felt more energetic. However, the blue and black color is difficult to eliminate at the moment, and even if there are beads to cover it, it will inevitably show traces.
Young Master Chang and Young Master Yuan followed behind the Marquis of Jin.
The young master's robes and hair crown are as before, and he wears a sword given by the king on his waist, and his expression is haughty. The young master was originally much more low-key, wearing a black robe from the Jin Dynasty and a variegated jade crown on his head. He did not carry a sword on his waist and only had a jade ring hanging under his belt, which was also variegated.
The clans exchanged glances, each with their own thoughts in mind.
When the Marquis of Jin took his seat behind the long table, the Young Master and Young Master Yuan stood on both sides. Everyone stood up and folded their hands as a symbol of respect for the monarch.
"sit."
The voice of the Marquis of Jin sounded, and the clansmen bowed and took their seats again.
The eyes of the old and new clans met, and sparks flew in an instant, indicating that a storm was about to come.
"Your Majesty, I have something to report."
Tao Yu stood up first and spoke before Youhu Dan.
He opened the wooden box, held up the bamboo slips in the box, and said loudly: "The Xian family is illegal, colluding with the dog soldiers, and plotting to assassinate Young Master Heng. He should be punished for his crime!"
The sound fell to the ground, and the hall suddenly fell silent, and you could hear a needle drop.
First, he was as flat as earth, and without caring about his manners, he immediately came out to defend himself: "Your Majesty, Tao Yu is spitting blood, and I am unjustly accused!"
The Marquis of Jin placed his hands on the case, covered by pearls, his eyes were like ice, with a ruthless look in his eyes.
"Does the doctor have any evidence?"
"have."
Tao Yu took out two more volumes of bamboo slips and handed them to the waiter to serve on the long case.
The Jin Dynasty established its country through military force, and everyone from the Jin marquis down to the clans were granted titles based on their military exploits.
The northern kingdoms resisted the desert tribes for hundreds of years, and the blood feud was recorded in history books. He dared to collude with Quan Rong to murder his son-in-law, and he had ironclad evidence in hand, which the Xian family could not deny.
Xianping was sweating profusely and fell to the ground unable to move.
Youhuxian wanted to speak out, but was immediately held down by Youhuda.
"Don't be impulsive."
Mr. Tao came prepared, and if he spoke rashly, he might get burned. What's more, the Marquis of Jin's attitude was unclear, which made Youhu Da feel uneasy.
"Ms. Xian, you are so brave!"
The Marquis of Jin suddenly got angry and threw the bamboo slips to the ground with a dull sound. The tether of the bamboo slips was broken and the slips were scattered everywhere.
"Your Majesty, this servant is wronged!"
Xianping constantly defended himself and denied the charges.
Youhuda held down Youhuxian, not wanting the fire to burn him. Unexpectedly, the young master suddenly spoke up and caught him off guard.
"Father, there may be something fishy about this matter. The late Mr. Xian has always been loyal..."
Halfway through his words, the Prince of Jin suddenly pierced his eyes, and the young master instantly trembled, his voice stuck in his throat.
The Marquis of Jin looked at him, his beads swaying slightly, and the words he spoke made him feel like he had fallen into an ice cave: "You are loyal, to whom are you loyal?"
Is there still a Fox clan in Jin?
Is it him, the king, or the prince standing next to him?
Lin Chang's spine felt cold and he did not dare to stand on the steps anymore. He quickly fell in front of the case and begged: "My son is talking nonsense, please calm down my father!"
The Marquis of Jin remained silent and stared at him gloomily.
Lin Yuanxian glanced at him and said to himself: Idiot.
The participation of Xianshi is actually the introduction, and Tao Yu intends to have Hushi. Unexpectedly, Chang Lin suddenly jumped out. For him, it was an unexpected surprise.
After receiving Tao Yu's wink, Tao Lian immediately held up the bamboo slips and stepped out of the queue, saying loudly: "Your Majesty, the young master drives a mysterious chariot, wears the prince's crown, and wears a sword given by the king. He is bold and arrogant, violates etiquette and law, and violates national laws. Please punish him severely! "
After Tao Lian finished speaking, Xun Jiu echoed his words one after another.
Originally, Lin Yuan was also included in the impeachment process. Unexpectedly, he suddenly changed his style. He couldn't find a single illegal thing in his body. He even changed his car and driver, so he escaped with his life.
"You, you guys?!"
Lin Chang was shocked and angry. He was caught off guard and became red-faced.
He has been doing this all year round and has never noticed anything wrong. Lin Heng's whipping made him resentful, but he never thought about changing. Today in the court, faced with a torrent of reprimands, his eyes suddenly darkened, his ears buzzed, and his trembling lips couldn't even utter a single word.
Seeing that the situation was dangerous, You Dan spoke decisively: "Young Master is a virtuous man. The mysterious car and the sword given by the king are all gifts from the king. How can I overstep my bounds!"
"In the past, Lord Anping was rewarded for his military exploits and drove a mysterious chariot. The emperor punished him for exceeding the rules." Tao Yu did not argue with Youhu Dan, but faced the Marquis of Jin and said in a deep voice, "Please punish the eldest son and correct the laws!"
Anpingjun is the elder brother of the Marquis of Jin, the eldest son of the late monarch, and his first child.
He is strong and strong, can shoot a giant bow, and has extraordinary archery skills. At the age of fifteen, he went to the battlefield with the late emperor, broke out the camp and established a stronghold, and achieved great military exploits.
The late emperor loved his bravery and gave him a mysterious chariot.
Once Anpingjun drove out of the city and met the envoy to Beijing. Knowing that he was driving a mysterious chariot as a concubine, the envoy returned to Beijing and reported to the emperor. On the tenth day, the emperor issued an order to reprimand him.
Nearly thirty years have passed since the incident, gradually submerged in the years and forgotten by the officials.
Lin Heng whipped Lin Chang and Lin Yuan to awaken the clan's memories. Today in the court hall, I saw that Chief Lin was still his old self without repentance, and Xun Jiu launched an attack together, leaving the new clan unable to defend themselves.
In the face of the emperor's will and laws, any excuse pales in comparison.
"Your Majesty, please follow Anping Jun's example and punish the eldest son!"
Xun and old people worked together and jointly asked the Marquis of Jin to issue an edict.
The sound spread out of the hall, and the waiter guarding the steps quickly turned around and left, running all the way to the south hall.
At that time, Mrs. Guotai and Lin Heng were having a meal.
Mrs. Guotai lived in Jin for half her life and was still not used to Jin's food. She prefers strong meat soup, and the chefs who serve her are all from Yue.
Lin Heng's preferences are not obvious.
The proton career taught him to hide himself and never reveal his hobbies easily. Sweet, sour, spicy and salty, no matter where the dishes are, no matter whether they suit the taste or not, he can eat them without changing his expression.
"There is a pungent taste in the soup. If you don't like it, you can change it."
Mrs. Guotai not only liked the food of the Yue Kingdom, but also used utensils from the Yue Kingdom, most of which were her dowry.
The craftsmen of Yue State are exquisite in their craftsmanship. The aesthetic is unique. There are more than 20 kinds of soup plates for serving meat soup, all of them are exquisite in style and ingenious in workmanship.
"Mom, I can eat."
Lin Heng picked up the spoon, poured a spoonful of meat soup on the corn rice, and ate half the bowl with the cooked vegetables.
“It’s rare to have such delicious food when you go to Beijing.”
Mrs. Kota smiled.
Whether you really like her or pretend to, being willing to please her is enough to make her happy.
After the meal, the maid gave him fragrant soup to bathe his hands in.
Mrs. Guotai signaled Lin Heng to come closer, and tapped the edge of the copper basin with her finger. The birds and animals in the basin rotated in the same direction, and a blue bird sprayed water from its mouth.
"I have often heard that the craftsmen of the Yue Kingdom are unparalleled in the world, but it is true to see it with my own eyes." Lin Heng praised.
"Without such skills, you can't make nine siege weapons." Mrs. Guotai waved away the maid and leaned on the couch with a chuckle. "If you like rare treasures, go and pick them out in the warehouse. You can't do it if you want a craftsman. The more you Hou will not allow it."
Lin Heng smiled and stopped the topic.
The maids filed out of the hall, and the waiters bowed and entered the hall to report the news of the court meeting.
"The first family is a leader of dogs and soldiers, and the young master is a tyrant."
Mrs. Guotai pondered for a moment and asked Lin Heng: "Aheng, what do you think?"
"Execute the clan first, and nothing will happen to the young master." Lin Heng lowered his gaze and coughed twice, "Colluding with the Dog Rong is a capital crime, and the evidence is conclusive and the crime is unpardonable. The young master has been wanton for many years, and my father will not teach him anything." Wait until today.”
When he went to Beijing, he repeatedly heard that the Marquis of Jin favored his concubines.
Now I can see with my own eyes that the so-called grace is mixed with falsehood, and may not be sincere, but more like a target.
Lin Heng raised the corner of his mouth, looked up at Mrs. Guotai, and said, "Auntie, when I summon all the concubines, can I ask them to bring their children with them?"
"Why?"
"I have been away from my country for nine years and have been estranged from my blood relatives. We just happened to meet each other."
Mrs. Guotai stared at Lin Heng, knowing that he was not telling the truth, but she had no intention of getting to the bottom of it. Immediately he summoned the internal historian and said: "Miao Liang, tell me what I want to say and summon the king's concubines and princes to the south hall."
"promise."
