Remembrance Hibiscus GL

The bamboo curtain in front of the hall is half-rolled, and the breeze blows in, carrying the coolness of ice cubes and the breath of the best ambergris, refreshing the heart and viscera.But when Zong Xu saw Huo Mu's fierceness, he was startled and frightened, his palms were already sweating, his lips parted again and again, and he looked sideways at Binglun, hoping that she would be tougher and not agree to Huo Mu's unreasonable things ask.

Chai Biao commanded half of the Imperial Forest Army, held the military power in his hands, and had high prestige in the court. He was not in the same breath as Wang Guo.If you go to arrest him without obeying the order, it will inevitably lead to resistance, which will immediately set off a bloody storm in Beijing. The time is not yet ripe, and Huo Mu does not want to see such a situation. If the holy decree is in hand, then everything will go smoothly too much.

Seeing that Binglun did not speak for a long time, Huo Mu arched his hands together: "Chai Biao has no courtiers, roaring at the court, these empress dowagers and emperors have seen it personally, why hesitate?"

Zong Xu thought that there is no one to be courteous, you are the only one who deceives the emperor and makes trouble, but you turned black and white and framed Zhongliang!There was a pang of anger in his chest, but he didn't dare to speak out after all.

"It's true that Chai Biao spoke fiercely and made a lot of noise in the court, but it's not enough to order him to be executed?" Binglun pondered for a while, then frowned and said, "As for the other charges, there is no real basis. In my opinion, the order is ordered to be executed." , pay a one-year fine, that’s all.”

Seeing that she was protecting Chai Biao, Huo Mu was displeased: "Chai Biao's claim that he is sick is out of resentment, not real illness. This is deceiving the emperor! With the heavy responsibility of protecting the safety of the emperor and the capital, he acted recklessly. This is infidelity! All kinds of deeds, have the intention of rebellion and rebellion!" Straightened up, his eyes switched between Binglun and the little emperor, and his voice became a little more serious: "My dynasty has always had strict family laws, and those who commit crimes must be punished. If you are soft and tolerant, how can you rule all nations and hundreds of officials and people in the world in the future?"

He talked eloquently, with strong words and unreasonable sentences. Zong Xu was so angry that he sat there stiffly, his face turning blue.

"Conspiracy is a felony, and Chai Biao holds an important position. If he really wants to, it is no small matter." Binglun knew that he would not let it go today, so he had to compromise: "In this case, please make an order from the emperor to arrest Chai Biao immediately, and then let the Ministry of punishment Let's interrogate with Yushitai and the three divisions of Dali Temple to find out the truth."

Zong Xu seemed to be poured with cold water, and cried out in a mournful voice, "Mother's queen!"

Huo Mu was also very dissatisfied: "This case is not complicated. Does the Empress Dowager not trust the Ministry of Criminal Justice and think that the Ministry of Criminal Justice cannot handle this case independently?"

Bing Lun looked him straight in the eyes: "The general asked for an order to convict Chai Biao. Huo Song is the Minister of the Ministry of Criminal Justice. In order to avoid suspicion, the Ministry of Criminal Justice should not handle the case alone. The general can understand this."

Hearing what she said, Huo Mu laughed, and said: "This matter is easy to handle. Let Mu Kuan, the servant of the criminal department, be the presiding judge of this case. Then no one will make irresponsible remarks."

Mu Kuan is Huo Song's subordinate, so what's the difference between Huo Song's personal trial?Seeing him being so blatant and shameless, Zong Xu became even angrier and bit his lower lip tightly.The surface of the ice wheel was still indifferent as usual, only said: "Forget it."

Huo Mu didn't look at the emperor, and said: "There is no need to call the Hanlin scholars in again." He turned around and told Huo Ling: "Although you are a military commander, you are well-known for your literary talents, so let's do it for the emperor to draft an edict!"

Gao Xian personally stood guard under the eaves of the corridor, watching the servants remove hundreds of pots of jasmine and hibiscus from the courtyard, and replace them with Jianlan and musk vines. Fragrant into the room.

Standing on the ground was still the unattractive middle-aged man from last time. He bent slightly, with a respectful and calm expression: "Commander Chai was imprisoned in Tianzihao prison and suffered a lot, but he was born in the army and his health It's okay to be strong, Queen Mother, but don't worry."

Binglun's phoenix eyes were as dark as the night, staring blankly at the ups and downs of the tea leaves in the jasper cup in front of her.With that imperial decree and Huo Mu's signal, the Ministry of Criminal Affairs acted swiftly and swiftly. Not only was Chai Biao imprisoned, but even the mansion was turned upside down. In this way, Mu Kuan thought he had grasped the handle, and Chai Biao's evidence of treason was further confirmed.

Thinking of this, Binglun frowned slightly: "Can you find a way to ensure his safety?"

"In the past two years, Lord Huo has gradually replaced the guards in the prison of the Ministry of Criminal Justice, especially the prison of Tianzihao, which is guarded like an iron barrel. To be honest, I dare not guarantee his safety. But I can be sure that the general There is no intention to kill him for the time being, if this is the case, then he is safe for the time being."

The middle-aged man in front of him had ordinary clothes and ordinary appearance, and the number of times he had entered and exited the Chongde Palace was very limited. Gao Xian didn't even know his origin, only that his name was Jiang Ping, and he was a royal guard, but his true identity His identity is the leader of the most mysterious team in the Imperial Forest Army - the Imperial Forest Guard.

The Imperial Forest Guards have received brutal training, and are responsible for assassinations, espionage and other affairs. Their traces are like dragons, and they can see their heads but not their tails.Bing Lun controlled the government, took over all the hidden guards, selected Jiang Ping from them, and single-handedly supported him. Up to now, Jiang Ping has firmly secured his position as the commander of the hidden guards.

In fact, Binglun also knew in his heart that even though Huo Mu wanted to kill Chai Biao, he would not dare to repeat the same trick. He would definitely take his life justifiably after a trial by the Ministry of Criminal Justice, but since he cared about it, he was a little confused.With a blank expression on her face, she twirled the emerald Buddhist beads in her hand, and said for a while: "You don't want to enter the palace again for the time being. If I have orders, I will convey them in the original way."

"Yes."

"Also, now is an extraordinary time, you must be cautious in your actions, and you must not make any omissions."

"Wei Chen understands."

"Go down."

After Jiang Ping left, Binglun pondered for a long time, and called out: "Come here!" Gao Xian responded, "What orders does the Empress Dowager have?"

"Tell me my order, and immediately invite the general to see me."

When Huo Mu entered the palace to have an audience, Binglun had been waiting in the study of Chongde Palace for a long time, seeing that he wanted to salute, he raised his hand to signal: "There are no outsiders at the moment, father excuse me."

When they met in private, Binglun mostly referred to Huo Mu's father, without mentioning his title or position.But despite what she said, Huo Mu insisted on saluting according to the rules. When he got up, he saw a picture of writing on the desk. I found my pen power."

"Father has won the award, but it's just for being bored on weekdays and writing for entertainment."

Huo Mu seemed to be in a good mood, he smiled and chatted a few words, then greeted everyone in the family, and then sat down sideways.Due to the hot weather, the waiter brought fresh melons and fruits and various drinks one after another. He felt thirsty early, so he picked up a cup of sweet-scented osmanthus and sour plum soup, but for some reason, he only touched it on his lips and put it down gently.

As if Binglun hadn't seen him, he lowered his head and took a sip of tea, and said slowly: "I invited my father here today, because I want to discuss with him about Chai Biao." After a pause, he looked at him and said, "Commander Chai is The veterans of the three dynasties were highly relied upon by Emperor Sejong and the late emperors, and they have made great achievements in leading the defense of the capital these years, even if there are some faults, I think it should be dealt with lightly."

The smile on Huo Mu's face gradually faded: "Chai Biao usurped the imperial chariots and horses, and committed treason. It is obvious. The case is so clear, I don't understand why the queen mother still protects him?"

"Chai Biao is not only the commander of the outer guards, he is also one of the emperor's tutors. The emperor has always favored him and rewarded him with royal objects. That is a common thing." Binglun looked calm and said slowly: "In addition, he said he was sick and refused to court. , not pretending, but really sick, the next day I sent the imperial physician to his residence to see him, if my father doesn’t believe me, the prescription records are still there.”

The room was suddenly quiet, and the oppressive atmosphere gradually dissipated, giving people a sense of breathless heaviness.Huo Mu's eyes sank, he stared at her closely, as if he wanted to pierce her mind: "I don't understand the Queen Mother's attitude."

"Father should understand." Binglun smiled: "I haven't seen my father for a long time, and I haven't had a good chat with my father after my father came back. Now the emperor is not here, and there is no one else. I want to say a few words to my father." How about it?"

Huo Mu stared at her for a while, then said, "Of course."

Binglun no longer beat around the bush, and his face became a little solemn: "Since my father guarded the western border, many people said that my father has different ambitions and reminded me to prevent problems before they happen. My father must have heard of this."

"That's right, but I don't care about other people's words. What I care about is what the Queen Mother thinks?"

Huo Mu looked at her quietly, but his heart was not at peace. The dignified and elegant woman in the yellow robe in front of him was his eldest daughter, his own flesh and blood. He once held her in his arms and took her Galloping in the hunting ground, they had a brief intimacy, however, he could barely remember that feeling.Marrying into the royal family created a distance between them and a estrangement. Year after year, over time, this inexplicable estrangement deepened and thickened. . . . . .

They are father and daughter, connected by flesh and blood, but they are strangers. Now, they are both standing at the pinnacle of power. Invisibly, they are more suspicious and guarded. Taking this opportunity, he also wants to thoroughly figure out her true position , see her more clearly.

After a moment of silence, Binglun said: "What am I thinking? Could it be that father doesn't know?"

"The Queen Mother has always defended her father and brother, and her family." Huo Mu said, "But I still want to hear the Queen Mother say it herself."

"I'm not an ordinary delicate woman, but I'm just a woman. I have no ambitions, and I hate plotting and killing." Binglun's voice was faintly tired, and he paused for a while before continuing: "But, I have been unable to control myself, deeply Trapped in such a vortex that I hate, because I am your daughter, because my fate is connected with the rise and fall of the family."

Huo Mu was silent, Binglun said: "Right now, I just want to live a peaceful and stable life."

"You are the empress dowager, do you feel uneasy at this moment?"

Binglun met his gaze calmly: "The capital is precarious, how can we talk about stability?"

"You have devoted your youth and hard work to the family, and you have brought great glory to the family. You will eventually be protected by the family. What you can have will always be more than what you want." Huo Mu emphasized his tone: "As long as Just remember, although you are a woman, your surname is also Huo."

"I never forgot that."

Huo Mu said: "I also know that those years were not easy for you. It is definitely not an easy thing to be by the side of someone like Zong Xun." Speaking of this name, his eyebrows became cold again: "God see you, the Huo family will finally have a happy life." Day of success!"

"Father is now an extremely powerful minister, under one person, above ten thousand people. I don't know what my father wants to do next and what he will do, but at this moment, there are still differences between monarchs and ministers. I only ask my father to do his best. To preserve some dignity for the royal family as much as possible, and for me to save some face, this is the purpose of my inviting father here today."

These words are already very clear, Huo Mu was surprised, but also secretly happy in his heart, nodded and said: "What the queen mother said is that the old minister should pay attention in the future."

Unexpectedly, Binglun suddenly changed the topic: "Chai Biao's case is about my face."

Huo Mu's expression changed several times, and he said, "Oh?"

"Whether Chai Biao is guilty or not, not only my father and I, but all the ministers are like a mirror in their hearts. Not to mention that he is deeply loved by the imperial guards and respected by the courtiers, he is still the grand tutor I chose for the emperor. If I am executed, the emperor will be sad and dissatisfied, the cabinet ministers will kneel in front of me, and the soldiers of the Imperial Forest Army will feel chilled, these are all endless troubles, please understand my current situation a little bit, father."

Huo Mu stood up and said bitterly: "Chai Biao has humiliated me openly in the court several times, didn't the Queen Mother see it?"

"What I mean is to cut off his position and imprison him for life." Binglun said calmly, "Huo Song will be the commander of the outer guard."

Huo Mu couldn't help being stunned. He wanted to get rid of Chai Biao. Apart from his disrespect for himself, the more important reason was to deprive him of the military power in his hands, remove the threat to himself, and then try to find ways to protect the people on his side. It was not easy for him to seek this position without bloodshed. He did not expect Binglun to hand over the entire capital directly to him.

"Nothing makes me feel more secure than having my elder brother guard the capital." Binglun looked at him and said softly, "Chai Biao will be transferred from the Ministry of Punishment to the imperial prison. I just want to save his life. Father can agree to it." ?"

On the candlesticks with tangled branches and dragon patterns on both sides of the imperial case, there are huge candles burning, illuminating the hall brightly.Zong Xu was writing in front of the desk, suddenly tossed the pen, grabbed the unfinished paper in front of him, and tore it to pieces several times.

"The emperor calm down." Wei Lun knelt down in a panic, wanting to pick up those shredded papers.

Zong Xu's chest rose and fell rapidly, and he glared at him angrily: "What the hell! Don't pick it up!" Wei Lun shrank his hands in fright, and dared not move anymore.

In just a few days, Guo Hulin and Wang Xiao died, Taifu Chai was charged with various crimes, and the rest of his life will be spent in prison, but the queen mother actually wanted to make an order for Huo Song to be the commander of the outer guard, and she could only Watching this happen, I dare not resist a little. . . . . . .What kind of emperor am I?I am already Huo Mu's puppet!

Zong Xu lay in the spacious chair, gritted his teeth, and showed a fierce look in his eyes. After a long time, he gradually calmed down and called out, "Xiao Weizi."

Wei Lun responded: "Your servant is here!" Persuaded: "My servant knows that the emperor is a person of great affection, and has deep feelings for Commander Chai, but the matter has come to this point, and I beg the emperor to take care of the dragon's body..."

"Stop talking nonsense, who told you to say this!" Zong Xu leaned down, moved a little closer to him, hesitated, and said in a low voice: "Last time when you said that if the Queen Mother is gone, does that mean that the Queen Mother has passed away?"

Wei Lun's heart suddenly started beating faster, and he couldn't help but quickly glanced backwards, and stammered, "Your Majesty, you...you..."

Zong Xu almost pressed close to his ear: "What can you do?"