I heard that you are a scum

After returning to Chang'an, he did not enter the palace in a hurry, but first buried Cen Yuan's remains under the sweet-scented osmanthus tree in the prime minister's mansion.

In midsummer, the leaves of the osmanthus tree are particularly lush, and the tiny osmanthus flowers are mixed in the leaves, one cluster after another, looking from a distance, it seems that the green leaves are dotted with broken gold, shining golden light in the sun, dazzling Extremely.

Cen Yuan's relics, except for a jade pendant that Cen Yuan often carried with him, were also buried under the tree by him.

The sun shines through the leaves, casting mottled light and shadows on the ground, and the hot wind at noon passes through the hall, making the leaves of the trees rustle.

He closed his eyes and sat quietly under the peach tree for a while, rubbing the lines on Yunyu Pei with his fingers over and over again, then he calmed down and went to the palace to face the saint.

The emperor had already received the news that Duan Yannian had returned to Beijing, and had been waiting in the imperial study for a long time.

Duan Yannian bowed politely first, and then said: "Your Majesty, I am incompetent and have not found any evidence to justify Cen Yuan's name, but this trip to the frontier is not all fruitless - my minister Cha It turns out that there is no such person as Luo Ping in Benlei Camp!"

The emperor only looked at him with a meaningful look, and remained silent for a long time.

Duan Yannian didn't understand what he meant, and fidgeted to accept the emperor's sharp needle-like gaze.

After a long while, the emperor chuckled and said slowly, "I still think Duan Qing's family can find out something, so you only found these superficial things on this trip."

Duan Yannian was puzzled: "What does Your Majesty mean?"

The emperor came down from behind the desk, and the wide sleeves and hem of the dragon robe rubbed against each other as they walked, making the unique sound of fine silk.

The emperor walked in front of him, looked at him condescendingly, and said, "Even if there is no such thing as Luo Ping, how can you prove that the letter he sent is a fake?"

"But I visited the officers and soldiers of the frontier fortress, and they can all prove that Cen Yuan is not treasonous!" Duan Yannian gritted his teeth.

"I just want to ask if you have any evidence to prove that the letter is fake!"

"Isn't it enough that the sender's identity is suspicious?!"

"Hmph! Ridiculous!" The emperor snorted coldly, and walked behind Duan Yannian with his hands behind his back, "Duan Qing's family can't prove that the letter is fake, but I can prove that the letter is true!"

Duan Yannian turned around and stared into the emperor's eyes, disbelief written all over his face.

"You have mentioned it several times, and it is only a few words that have been repeated over and over again. It is just that you suspect that I will deal with the general's mansion, so you pretend to be a letter with evidence of treason against Cen Yuan, and hastily convict him. How do you know that I am going to deal with the general's house?" Didn't you prove the authenticity of this letter? In my eyes, your so-called doubts are nothing more than unreasonable words!" The emperor continued, with an aggressive tone, and walked forward as he spoke.

Duan Yannian was forced to back away, shocked: "This...it's impossible!"

"Duan Qing's family is not familiar with Cen Yuan enough. It's normal not to know. The letter paper used by Cen Yuan will write a rock character on the upper left corner with special ink. If the Qing family doesn't believe it, you can go to the Ministry of Punishments and try it yourself!"

The emperor's words were like another sharp arrow, piercing his chest over and over again, he staggered back two steps, and sat down on the ground, the coolness rising from the bottom of his heart made him shiver uncontrollably.

"how so………"

"I thought you could find other clues, but it's a pity that you didn't find anything useful at all. Even though the sender was a fake, this letter was written by Cen Yuan himself!"

Duan Yannian covered his face in pain, his faith seemed to have collapsed at this moment, and this letter was actually written by Cen Yuan... Then why did he go up and down this month?Is this the result of his full trust and forced excuses?

"Then...why didn't you tell me..." He squeezed out these words from his throat, and covered his throbbing chest with his other hand.

"You are preconceived and think of me as a villain who has no regard for the safety of the country. You have always suspected that this letter was written by me, and you still don't allow my villain to watch the fire from the other side? Judging by your jumping up and down investigations, there will be no results at all. Isn't it a fun pastime?"

Duan Yannian spat out a mouthful of blood and fell down slowly.

He knew that in this secret contest between the two, he had suffered a crushing defeat.

"Come on! I've told you that Duan Yannian has repeatedly obstructed his official duties, causing trouble out of nothing. He is now dismissed from the post of Prime Minister with immediate effect!"

"Cen Yuan's treason is confirmed to be true, and the nine clans are implicated! The rest of the general's mansion will be suppressed in the dungeon, and asked to be executed in the autumn! Cen Yuan is well-known. In order to avoid the panic among the people in the army, news of this case is blocked, and officials are prohibited from discussing it in private. Anyone who violates the order cut!"

Two imperial edicts were issued one after another, and this matter became a foregone conclusion.

……

The emperor sent someone to throw him back to the prime minister's mansion again, but this time his mood was quite different from last time.

No, it should be called Duanfu now.

The last time he devoted himself to redressing Cen Yuan's grievances, but was humiliated by the emperor, in addition to the injustice in his heart, he also had the persistent belief in rectifying Cen Yuan's name; but this time, he was at a loss.He didn't know what else he could do, and he couldn't understand why Cen Yuan wrote such a letter, and he didn't know how to face the old lady who boasted that he would save them.

Now that he has fallen into this isolated and helpless situation, it has become a well-known joke, all thanks to Cen Yuan, and what is even more ridiculous is that he is still wondering if Cen Yuan has some difficulties...

Duan Yannian leaned against the sweet-scented osmanthus tree and stared blankly at the sky, unable to figure out the meaning of his existence.

A few pieces of sweet-scented osmanthus fell slowly with the wind, bringing a faint fragrance.

Chuntao just came back from meeting Xiaoqi in the prison, and as soon as she entered the door, she saw Duan Yannian sitting in the middle of the yard dazed.She walked in front of him with brisk steps, and couldn't help asking: "Master? Why are you sitting here? What did the emperor say? Has the Cen family been released?"

Duan Yannian rested his head on the tree trunk, breathed out a breath, and said slowly: "The letter is true." His voice was extremely hoarse.

"how come?!"

He covered his face with his arms, and let out a laugh that seemed to be dying, and his shoulders kept shaking, as if the laughter had exhausted all his strength: "Hahahaha yes, how could it be... how could it be He wrote it with his own hands... how could he write it with his own hands...cough cough..." He coughed twice, and a bright red trace slid down the corner of his mouth.

Chuntao slowly squatted down beside him, then took out a handkerchief and gently wiped the corners of his mouth, "My lord, it's cold on the ground, you should get up first, it's not like you don't know General Cen's character, don't you often say that he How could it be possible to do such a rebellious act. Although this letter is true, it may not be written by the general when he was threatened, or there may be other unspeakable secrets."

Cen Yuan has strong martial arts and a cold and arrogant personality, who can threaten him?

Although he knew in his heart that the possibility was very small, Duan Yannian refused to let go like a drowning man grabbing the last piece of driftwood.

Chuntao helped him stand up, "Young Master, I'll make medicine for you. Don't think too much about it. As long as you still believe that General Cen has difficulties, continue to investigate on your own. One day you will find out everything."

What Chuntao said made Duan Yannian's shattered beliefs stick back bit by bit. He still can't give up. If even he gave up on Cen Yuan, who else in this world can help this person...

He was afraid that the truth would be hidden too far and too deep, and he would not be able to wait for that day to come...

"Don't take the medicine, I'll go to the prison first... meet the old lady and the others..."

"I'll go with you!"

"That's okay... I don't have an official position now, and if I want to see the imperial convicts, I have to rely on the help of my little seven brothers..."

The two packed up and turned around to go to the prison.

Xiaoqi didn't look good when she saw him, because the wound on Chuntao's face was still scarred.

Duan Yannian lowered his head, the guilt in his heart almost overwhelmed him, his throat moved, and he spit out two words: "Sorry..."

Xiao Qi turned her head away: "Humph!"

Chuntao kicked him hard: "What are you doing!"

Xiaoqi was kicked so badly that he yelled, "What are you kicking me for!"

"What is your attitude!"

"He didn't protect you well! I can't be angry anymore?!"

Duan Yannian quickly grabbed Chuntao: "Brother Xiaoqi is right, I don't have the strength to protect you and still lead you around..."

Chun Tao gave Xiao Qi a white look: "I am willing to run with the young master."

Smoke was coming from Xiaoqi's head, and his mouth was sour, "Are you going to marry me or him in the future! Why do you know how to help him talk all day long!"

Chuntao didn't realize that in Xiao Qi's heart, Duan Yannian didn't protect her well and hurt her because she was small, and she didn't put him first is the big one, so she said: "If it weren't for the young master's heart and eyes, only General Cen, you Do you think I don't want to marry him? If the young master hadn't saved my life, do you think you could still be talking to me here?"

When Chuntao's father passed away, she rushed all the way from her hometown to the capital to join Xiaoqi. Who would have thought that when she first entered the city, she would be photographed by the second son of Hubu Shangshu who led a group of dudes to run amok in the streets, and insisted on bringing her back. At home to be a concubine, Chuntao has a strong temper, and she will not obey him to the death, she would rather be killed in the street than commit herself to him.Duan Yannian happened to pass by that day, and when he saw this, he taught these dudes a lesson and saved Chuntao.Later, when she heard that she had just arrived in the capital and was unaccompanied, she asked her if she would like to stay and be his maid, Chuntao was grateful in her heart, and she readily agreed.

For Duan Yannian, this matter was just a matter of convenience, but Chuntao remembered it in his heart, and he had to bring it up and talk to Xiao Qi all the time.Xiaoqi has long been dissatisfied, thinking that Chuntao has worked hard for Duan Yannian in the past few years, and should have paid off what she owed, but she still stayed by his side, always thinking of him...

Looking at Duan Yannian's handsome face, Xiao Qi could drink several jars of vinegar every day.

He glared at Duan Yannian, his face turned green with anger: "If you dare to marry him, I will!"

Chuntao raised her neck and put her face in front of him: "What about you?"

The exquisite eyebrows and eyes of the sweetheart suddenly magnified in front of her eyes, and Xiao Qi's face turned red instantly: "You! What are you doing so close all of a sudden?!"

Chuntao smiled cunningly: "Look at your potential, it's alright, just stay here, I have to accompany you to meet Cen's family!"

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Chang'an little vinegar Wang Xiaoqi

I’m so happy to see another collection added, I’m so worried that people who watch it now don’t like the second world_(:з」∠)_