Wake up and become a son-in-law

Lan Yuheng didn't force it. The most important thing now was to find Xie Zijun. However, Yan Yunqi had called several times, but Xie Zijun didn't come back. He had no choice but to call out by himself, and this time it was Li Shiqi and Mu Yu. They went there

Wulong Temple

"Sister, just come back with us... Yuheng is not angry with you anymore, so why should you be angry?" Li Shiqi persuaded softly.

Xie Zijun's face was slumped. Although she was still so charming now, her haggard face was just like that of Lin Daiyu in the book. Even Mu Yu'er felt distressed and wiped her cheek for her.

"Sister...you go back. It's not that I'm angry with my husband, but that I can't forgive myself..." Xie Zijun's beautiful eyes were red, as if the scene at that time appeared in front of her again.

Mu Yu'er gently adjusted the black hair on Xie Zijun's forehead, "Zijun, now that the matter has passed, Yu Heng has always been thinking about you. Now that he is blind, why do you do this again? If you torture yourself like this, It’s even more torture for Yu Heng..."

Xie Zijun still shook his head, "Sister... I can't go back now... Give me some more time..."

Mu Yu'er wanted to persuade her again, but was stopped by Li Shiqi: "Zijun... you are not a child anyway. There are some things that I, as a sister, cannot force you to do. You can go back when you want, but I still have to mention that it’s not easy for your father, and the same goes for Yu Heng..."

After Li Shiqi finished speaking, she left the temple on her own. Leng Siniang just glanced at Xie Zijun and left. Mu Yuer pursed her lips and said, "Sister, if you have figured it out, go back early. You should settle down in West Lake now."

Mu Yu'er patted Xie Zijun's shoulder and turned around to follow her. Xie Zijun stood alone in the pavilion with a face full of pain...

Autumn turns to spring, spring turns to autumn, day after day, year after year, Xie Zijun still has not returned to West Lake. It has been four years. In the past four years, the Tang Dynasty has been experiencing the impact of famine, between foreign lands and great food The friction is becoming more and more serious...

Luoyang

Above the court, Wu Meiniang was looking at the ministers with serious eyes, "What do you think of the big food incident? Do you have any countermeasures?"

The ministers looked at each other without saying a word. Wu Meiniang rubbed her forehead and said, "Prince Liang..."

Wu Sansi hurriedly came out and said, "I am here..."

"Do you have any countermeasures?" Wu Meiniang asked calmly.

Wu Sansi looked troubled, "I... suggested that Wang Xiaojie take command and go on an expedition... But now the Dashi is just some unusual changes, why not... we can also sue for peace..."

Wu Meiniang frowned and obviously felt that something was wrong. Di Renjie stood up and said, "I think this move by King Liang is inappropriate. Wang Xiaojie has been guarding Yumen Pass. If he is allowed to take command, he is afraid that Tubo will make some changes. Nowadays, there are continuous disasters in the Tang Dynasty...even in many places." There was a plague, and if it had not been caused by the heavy snow, it would have been unthinkable by now. I think we should use Khitan Li Kaigu and Luo Wuzheng to fight against the plague..."

"Right Prime Minister... Li Kaigu and Luo Wuzheng are both foreigners. How can we feel at ease with them? If there is a sudden rebellion, what will happen?" Wu Sansi obviously felt that it was not advisable.

Di Renjie smiled and said, "Luo Wuzheng and Li Kaigu are both handsome men. Wouldn't it be a loss to the Tang Dynasty if they were abandoned? One of the reasons for using them this time is to test their determination. Secondly, as far as I know, these two people have always been With a utilitarian heart, how can they be willing to be mediocre if they are not ordinary people? Letting them take command at this time can be considered as giving them a chance, so that they can get twice the result with half the effort. If we are always on guard, won't it appear that we, the Tang Dynasty, are narrow-minded? Thirdly, there is nothing we can do..."

Di Renjie didn't want to speak too clearly. There were not many generals in the Tang Dynasty today. Besides, although Li Kaigu and Luo Wuzheng were from the Khitan, the Khitan had long since disappeared. Besides, wasn't Hei Te Changzhi also from a foreign race at that time? But these words are taboo...

Wu Sansi couldn't refute for a moment, Wu Meiniang nodded, "Well... what Di Aiqing said is absolutely true, let Li Kaigu take charge of this matter, but before that, we should talk to Dashi and try to avoid a military confrontation. ..My beloved sir, do you have anything else to report? If nothing happens, then I will withdraw from the court."

The whole hall was silent and no one started to play. Wu Mei Niang waved her sleeves and said, "Retire from the court..."

When Wu Meiniang left and the ministers retreated one after another, Wu Sansi glanced at Di Renjie, snorted coldly, and turned around to leave...

"Two prime ministers...the emperor has asked you to come over to discuss matters," Eunuch Gao said with a smile.

The two looked at each other and followed Eunuch Gao to Zhaoyi Hall.

"Two beloved ladies, please sit down," Wu Meiniang said calmly while leaning on the huge chair.

The two of them bowed respectfully and then sat down. Di Renjie was the first to speak, "I wonder why Your Majesty called us here..."

Wu Meiniang frowned and said, "Now the Tang Dynasty has been suffering from famine all year round... I have never stopped since I took this position... Do you think this is my problem..."

Di Renjie cupped his hands and said, "Your Majesty, there is no need to worry. This civil disaster did not happen in a day or two. It began to appear five or six years ago. It is not that your Majesty is ineffective in governing the country. It is actually the Tang Dynasty that deserves this disaster..."

Wu Meiniang's expression softened a lot. "The Tang Dynasty has been experiencing disasters for several years now, but they still haven't solved it. I wonder if you two dear ladies have any solution?"

"Your Majesty believes that this disaster is a matter of national destiny. If the name of the country is changed... maybe the disaster will be solved..." Wu Chengsi said with twinkling eyes.

Di Renjie raised his brows but did not speak to stop him. Wu Meiniang's eyes suddenly lit up: "Fengxian's words are very much in line with my wishes. You can handle this matter!"

Wu Chengsi stood up and said, "Your Majesty, don't worry! I will definitely handle this matter."

Wu Meiniang seemed to have thought of something, and the smile on her face suddenly disappeared. "If this national destiny cannot be changed...then what? Now that Dashi is coming, the Tang Dynasty cannot withstand the war. What if the Tubo Khitan Turks suddenly send troops? , then the Tang Dynasty will be in danger..."

Di Renjie stood up and said, "Madam, changing the country's name... is really a big deal and should be considered in the long run. It is better to find a way to solve the people's livelihood problems first..."

Wu Chengsi asked calmly, "Does Master Di have any solution to people's livelihood?"

Di Renjie looked slightly embarrassed, "Currently... not yet, but you can refer to Lan Guogong's advice... to suppress prices first... to catch some profiteers and punish them, so as to scare the monkeys..."

A trace of sadness flashed across Wu Meiniang's eyes, and Wu Chengsi smiled and said, "What Lord Di said is reasonable, but today's famine is much more severe than in previous years. If we force those vendors to reduce prices, it will definitely not work. If they So what if I don’t sell it to you? Besides, today’s food is more expensive than money. How can we kill all the profiteers? Treating the symptoms but not the root cause..."

"Mr. Wu's words are wrong. We can suppress the price, instead of beating him to death with a stick, we should pay attention to both hardness and softness... Even if a bucket of rice can cost half a tael of silver... the people can breathe more. , it’s better than us not being able to come up with a solution here, right?” Di Renjie said with a smile.

Wu Meiniang nodded and seemed to be thinking about it. Wu Chengsi shook his head and said, "This method is simply a drop in the bucket and is really not advisable...I still think that changing the country's name is the first priority."

Wu Meiniang glanced at Di Renjie, "Di Aiqing... I wonder if you have any other options? What I said first seems reasonable to me..."

Di Renjie thought for a long time, "Besides this method, there is another way..."

"Oh? Mr. Di, why don't you tell me what we can do? Why hide it?" Wu Chengsi asked with a smile, but no matter how he looked at it, he was a little unconvinced.

Di Renjie saluted, "Actually, this matter... is easy to say, but it may be a bit difficult to say... it depends on Your Majesty..."

"Me?" Wu Meiniang sat up straight with interest, "Di Aiqing doesn't need to play riddles, just tell her."

Di Renjie hesitated for a moment, "Gong Lan..."

Wu Meiniang and Wu Chengsi's expressions changed as soon as these words came out. Wu Meiniang's slender hands tightened obviously. Wu Chengsi frowned and said, "Master Di... Lan Guogong is no longer in court now, and he I don’t get along with His Majesty...Is there something wrong with you...?"

Di Renjie cupped his hands and said, "Your Majesty, I'm just telling the truth. Maybe the Lan Guo Guild can do something about this..."

Wu Meiniang sighed, "He has always been resentful towards me. You have been there many times over the years... Others don't know it, but you, Di Renjie, don't know it either?" The last few words were obviously angry.

In fact, Wu Meiniang misses Lan Yuheng very much. She has asked people to send things to her several times but she couldn't get in. This shows how unpopular she is now...

Di Renjie cupped his hands and said, "Although Mr. Lan has a weird personality, he is not a small-minded person. He is very clear about the country's major plans. In addition, the reason why the Qian family and the Li family have donated rice porridge in recent years... is all because of Lan." When the Duke comes, I can guarantee this with my life..."

Wu Meiniang narrowed her eyes, "Di Aiqing means there is a way to bring him back?" Wu Meiniang's tone was a little uneasy, and even she couldn't control it. However, Di Renjie shook his head in embarrassment, "Well... there is no way, but You can go to Duke Lan to discuss it..."

Wu Meiniang's face suddenly showed a hint of disappointment, but Wu Chengsi stood up and said, "In that case, why not let Mr. Di go there? After all, you are also an old friend of Duke Lan. I think no one can speak better than you, right?"

Di Renjie looked embarrassed, "I'll tell you the truth... Di has gone to see Duke Lan too frequently in recent years, and the wife of his family has quite criticized me... If I go there too often... I'm afraid the family will be in trouble in the future." Mendu..." Di Renjie glanced at Wu Meiniang thoughtfully.

Wu Meiniang knocked on the armrest, "Then who does Di Aiqing think is more suitable?"

Di Renjie frowned and thought for a while, then suddenly looked at Wu Chengsi, "I think Mr. Wu... is suitable! After all, your aunt is the wife of Duke Lan, so it is most appropriate for you to go."

Wu Chengsi suddenly became embarrassed, "This..."

"Fengxian...what do you think of this matter?" Wu Meiniang asked lightly.

Wu Chengsi stood up and said, "I would like to go..."

"Well... it's up to you. If you have nothing to do, you can set off and bring some things with you..." Wu Meiniang waved her hand, and the two of them bowed and left...

After the two left, Wu Meiniang's face became full of sadness again. She took out the ocarina in her sleeve and slowly polished it. Her thoughts seemed to have returned to that day of heavy snow. Every word of Lan Yuheng was like a sharp knife. , deeply hurting her heart...