Bastards

On the nineteenth day of the winter month, the fourth prince, King Changjun, is going to hold a feast of plum blossoms in Xishan, Chang'an.

It's a big event.

No matter what the fourth prince's character is, whether he gets along well or not, the officials have to hold him up and respect him if his status is there, and they dare not lose face.The common people don't understand official affairs, but the emperor's dragon son, how could he have the opportunity to see it every day, he must find it fresh and interesting and yearn for it, and the topic is indispensable.

Therefore, the atmosphere should be lively, and the more days passed, the more lively it became.

At first it was.

When the post with the four princes' idle chapters appeared in front of people, there was an uproar everywhere, everyone was surprised. Everyone who received the post was extremely proud, and everyone who didn't get the post was envious and jealous. In Chang'an City, Changjun Wangmei banquet invitation post Money is hard to come by.

But suddenly, something came into everyone's field of vision.

For this matter, let's first look at Yicheng.

Yu Xiaoquan, the prefect of Yicheng, the majestic prefect's mansion, was thrown feces!

Yicheng is not big, much smaller than Chang'an, but no matter how big or small, it is always a county, and the prefect is the biggest official in the county. Who dares to come to throw dung after eating the bear's heart and leopard's guts?This is a feud!

It's not like someone who was bullied and came to revenge. Those who have been wronged and want revenge, pay attention to being steady and ruthless. How good it is to stab them with a knife while they are unprepared. What can splashing dung solve?At most people read the joke joke!

Whether it's something new or something shameful, the discussion among the public is very lively.

Ask around, yes, there are more dramas!

This eunuch is not a good person. As soon as Lord Yezhetai Censor Li arrived in Chang'an, he caught some evidence. Unfortunately, he was too busy and had too much work to do for a while.Not only did the prefect not cherish this luck, he changed his mind, and continued to go further and further down the wrong path. In Yurou Township, he acted like a dominator, and even sought revenge, trying to kill Lord Li!

However, rabbits will bite people when they are in a hurry, bullying good people too much, and people will resist when there is no way out.So one day, a young man whose whole family was tortured to death and only one seedling was left, saw Yu Xiaoquan's son come out of the flower building drunk, and there was no one around.

Yu Xiaoquan's son was drunk, he didn't know the cold, and fell asleep until the sun shone on his buttocks.That is really the sun shining on the buttocks, clearly and clearly.According to the eyewitness, the prefect's son's butt is no different from that of ordinary people, it is also white, but I don't know if it is frozen, and the place is... a bit small.

The children of rich and noble families can't stand the cold. When the servants from the prefect's mansion came to find them, they were shivering while talking harshly, and they fell ill when they returned home.The prefect couldn't bear it, so he searched the whole city immediately, arrested the young man and sent him to prison.

That kid has suffered a lot.Tell me, why bother?If he was more courageous, don't be too kind, and killed the eunuch's son directly, which would be regarded as avenging some revenge. This would be a good thing, the whole family was tossed to death, and he himself got involved.

God protects fools.This flawed child was tortured to the point of death, but he still met a good person, escaped during the prison shift, fled all the way to Chang'an, and didn't want to die, so he directly sued Mr. Li, the censor.

Master Li is the most stern and selfless, he has done a lot of good things in Chang'an, how can he ignore the misery of the young man?I couldn't get away, so I ordered my personal officials to go and invite Yu Xiaoquan to Chang'an.

Just a word of please, you can tell that the attitude is at least fair, saving face for Yu Xiaoquan.

It's a pity that the subordinate officials haven't come to Yu Xiaoquan's house to call, Yu Xiaoquan's half-injured son's house was so suffocated that he came out to stroll around in a panic, the two of them brushed shoulders and bumped into each other for some reason.Yu's son was worrying about having nothing to do to pass the time, so he immediately blackmailed his subordinates.The subordinate officer was polite at first, but when he saw someone deliberately blocking him, he got angry and said, do you know who I am?In the end, son Yu was overjoyed, and said, do you know who I am?In this city of righteousness, I am Wang Fa!Without further ado, he beat up the subordinate officer.

If it weren't for the medical clinic that happened to be next to it, the subordinate officials would be disabled this time.Well, he didn't look for Yu Xiaoquan anymore, he went directly back to Chang'an, and made his aspirations to Mr. Li, the officialdom is unclear, people's hearts are not righteous, and the prefect of Yicheng can't get rid of, the heavens are also angry!

Master Li put pressure on Yu Xiaoquan.

In the end, Yu Xiaoquan didn't care at all, and directly sent the family letter to Luo. There was a Jieyu in the Yu clan, not nobody!

Mr. Li hated the nepotism of officials the most. Right now, the evidence was not enough to arrest Yu Xiaoquan and put him in prison, so he sent people to investigate and find evidence.As a result, this search, ho, almost scared me to death!

I don't know how many people in Yicheng have suffered misfortune!

Xu Shi finally had a chance to redress his grievances. Xu Shi trusted Master Li, the censor. More and more people came forward and were willing to testify, and they all produced factual evidence to sue Yu Xiaoquan.

It was also at this time that people who had suffered and suffered a lot began to use small tricks secretly and aggressively.First rotten vegetable leaves, rotten eggs, and then dump the garbage at the door, throwing manure...

Your Majesty the Prefect sounds powerful, but in fact he is also very powerful, but when the people are unpopular and powers are limited, even if there are guards, it is not enough for the people to come together to rectify it.The law does not blame the public, and it is useless to go to court.

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Yu Xiao is also really not afraid.It is not easy to write more than two characters in one stroke, and it is not easy for an official to be a prefect. At this time, the clan must protect him.The letter was rushed to Luoyang and brought back good news.He laughed out loud with the reply letter, to appease his furious son.Those ordinary people dare to humiliate him, he will let them know the consequences, and let them know that some people cannot be messed with!

At this time, Zhao Ji appeared.

The Zhao family in Yicheng is the most familiar to the locals. It is a family that can eat the bones of their clansmen and only cares about their abilities. There is no lower limit.When Zhao Zhong was in office, the official came to Luoyang, the whole family bowed their heads and clung to their ears, the atmosphere was clean and upright, and no one had any objections. Later, Zhao Zhong died, and his uncle Zhao Fan was in charge of the family. , a fighting chicken that no one dares to mess with.

Now that Zhao Ji is an official, his superiors and friends are doing well, and his official career is promising, but Zhao Fan doesn't know what happened.Feng Shui takes turns, whoever has the biggest fist in the Zhao family is in charge, therefore, Zhao Fan now has to listen to Zhao Ji's words.

The Zhao family is the most flexible and able to see the situation clearly. Zhao Fan's waist is not shaking at all, and he is very obedient.In the days to come, as long as Zhao Ji is not defeated, if he is under pressure, if he is defeated or overtaken, the situation will not change.

Zhao Fan knew how to read other people's faces, and he knew how to read his nephew's face even more. He figured out Zhao Ji's meaning without any hints from Zhao Ji, and began to add fuel to the fire about Yu Xiaoquan.

What bullying men and women, robbing property and wealth, and even taking care of his own family affairs, saying that Yu Xiaozhi heard that the prince came to Chang'an yesterday, and secretly pressured himself to donate Zhao Shuxue to the old eunuch next to the prince to play with... He also There is no way, so there is the previous thing.

The people of Yicheng should not be too familiar with the local affairs in their own land, and it is even more shameless for Yu Xiaoquan to hear the inside story of this matter.

The fighting power of the Zhao family is quite astonishing, all kinds of channels are used, the back house, the market, the officialdom, tearing up Yu Xiaoquan, tearing up a bloody storm, and the sky is dark, Yu Xiaoquan fights back, they are even more red-eyed, even the entire Yu family The family is torn apart.

They are really not afraid of things, even the Yu family's empress in the palace dares to insinuate some unbelievable unofficial history, let alone other people?Yu Xiaozhi is almost the most important person in the clan, the most official, and the most scandalous person, how could he not tear it up?

Master Li, the censor, saw that there were still some things to do. Is this okay?Immediately on the booklet ginseng people!

Good things don't go out, bad things spread thousands of miles, and the Yu family's affairs soon swept Luoyang.The Yu family saw that it was going to die, and this Yu Xiaoquan could not be protected, but please don't implicate Yu Xiaozhi...then they didn't care.This let go, the situation became more violent, Yu Xiaoquan, the evidence of the crime is convincing, he will definitely die...

Immediate execution of corrupt officials, including the people themselves, is simply a matter of great joy, how can the people not be excited?No matter how cold the weather is, it can't stop the enthusiasm for chatting and bragging. What about the preparations for the New Year's Eve, and the prince's plum feast, all are put to the back of my mind. At present, there is nothing more important than this!

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The Fourth Prince Changjun is a very proud person. When others compliment him and put him first in everything, this is inevitable and a habit. Suddenly, being pushed up by a low-level official who came out of nowhere... It is very unpleasant.

King Chang's face has been very stinky recently, and a number of servants around him have died.

But this kind of thing is difficult to suppress, and can only be guided, and the prince Mei Yan can't attract such a heavyweight, is it suggested that the master should be more out of line, like those foolish people?

No matter how big the effect is, the fourth prince will not do it.

All the subordinates in the other courtyard were under a low pressure, lowered their eyebrows pleasing to the eye, bowed their hands, watched their noses, noses, noses and hearts, for fear of saying something wrong, being dragged down and beaten to death, no one dared to speak out and suggest .

This atmosphere lasted until the day of the May Banquet.

King Changjun is still in a bad mood. He is not happy, so he doesn't want others to be happy.He looked at himself in the mirror, golden crown and jade belt, full of nobility, the proud son of heaven, that's all.

"Send me the message, today... let's change the game."

The corners of his lips were raised, but the smile did not reach his eyes. The young man's clean and innocent face, coupled with such a smile, was weird and terrifying, almost making people tremble.

"Yes." The little eunuch who was accompanying him went down trembling.

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Cui Yu and Xie Wen and Xie Cong brothers parted at the door.

The prince's plum banquets are particular, or intentionally specific, and the posts for them are the same, but the time of posting is different, Xie Wen and Xie Cong's time is slightly earlier, and his is slightly later.

This is very suspicious. I don't know what kind of medicine they sell in their gourds, but their status is high, and when nothing happens, they can't raise objections, and they can't follow the rules.

Xie Cong looked solemn: "Cui Liu, I always feel a drum in my heart, you must be careful for a while."

Xie Wen was more relaxed: "I have already inquired. Most people spend the same time as me and A Cong. You are the only one who is different. The King of Chang County must be careful. But you don't have to be afraid, you go late, we are all present Come on, under the watchful eyes of everyone, I don't believe that he dares to do anything to you, if he dares, I, the Xie family, will fight to the death to protect you!"

"Do I look like someone who will suffer?" Cui Yu smiled, "It's you, if you don't leave, it will be too late."

"Then be careful."

"When you arrive, go directly to the banquet to find us."

After the two brothers left, Cui Yu looked at Yang Xuan who looked very unhappy: "Why, haven't you given up yet?"

"I came to Chang'an just to protect you!" Yang Xuan was very unhappy, pointing to his face, "I can change my appearance!"

"Three chapters of the agreement." Cui Yan smiled and patted Yang Xuan's forehead, "I said no, so you can't go."

Yang Xuan almost jumped: "That's because you tricked me! When I agreed to the third chapter, I promised Mei Yan and his party!"

"Obviously it's Chang'an and his party," Cui Yan said with a rather cold expression, "I still remember the words at that time very clearly, do you need me to recite it to you?"

Yang Xuan misfired.

"A man cannot stand without faith, and a gentleman can never chase after a word."

Yang Xuan couldn't hold back Cui Yu, so he clenched his fist angrily and watched him take Lan Qiao out.

The West Mountain is a little far away, but it is a rare good place. Although the mountain is continuous and steep, it is full of beautiful scenery. There are hot springs, temples, Meihua Ridge, and Taohuagou. It is quite famous in Chang'an.

But the beauty of this beautiful place is not something that ordinary people can enjoy. The only place open to ordinary people to enjoy is the southeast corner halfway down the mountain. From the top to the outside, it is the official family and even the royal territory.Huangzhuang Bieyuan, Tangchi Zhuangzi, everything is missing. Before the capital was moved, this was the favorite place for nobles to come to for entertainment. After the capital was moved, most of the family ministers followed the emperor to Luoyang, and the place became quiet. On the mountainside, it is difficult to see people when you go up.

Today, I am afraid that it is the first time in decades that it is so lively.

The king of Changjun held a plum appreciation banquet, and naturally used Huangzhuang.No matter how big the Huangzhuang is, there will not be too many people pretending to be. Some of them are not qualified enough, or feel that their status is not enough, and they dare not cause trouble to the prince.Those who can have a banquet are not short of money, so these chariots and horses are not considered to suffer. The tents are set up, the charcoal basin is burning, and there is no hunger or cold.

When Cui Yu appeared, everyone fell silent.

Cui Yu looked at them curiously, and they also looked at Cui Yu curiously. After a while, someone reminded: "That young master, is he here to participate in the plum feast? It's too late, everyone has arrived !"

"Yes, yes, there is no place to put a car in front, do you want to park the car here, I will show you!"

"Prince Changjun Meiyan, I'm afraid it's not good to be late, if you are found out, you might as well not go..."

Cui Yu tilted his head slightly, everyone has arrived?

His eyes slid across the spectacular parking queues on both sides. There are so many people, it is probably true.Changjun Wang Shan put himself alone so late, why?

As he thought about it, he smiled back to several enthusiastic people: "Thank you, everyone, but it's okay, I'm late, I still need to take a look."

Cui Yu drove all the way to the gate of Huangzhuang, just in time to run into someone he met at the Xie family's autumn banquet, handed over the car to him, and walked towards the guard with the blue bridge.

Hearing that he was here to attend the May Banquet, the guard's eyes changed, and he stretched out his hand: "Please post."

Cui Mata took it out and handed it to the guard.

"Cui Yu?" The guard looked at him carefully, and the look in his eyes was not like checking whether he had a weapon on him or whether he would threaten the safety of the prince, but was looking at him curiously.

But this time was very short, and before Cui Yu tasted anything, the guard pointed the way: "Enter the door and go left, go straight."

Cui Yu nodded and walked in at a leisurely pace.

Cui Yu's first impression of Huangzhuang was that it was big.Everywhere is very big, screen walls, rockery, plants, decorations, everything is very big.Well, the place is huge too.The super large space, coupled with the large furnishings of different shapes but not many, gives people a sense of openness and atmosphere.

It's just a little... too quiet.

The plum feast held by King Changjun should be very lively. There are so many people here, no matter how far they are, they should be able to hear some voices, but there is nothing.

Lan Qiao felt a little flustered in his heart: "Master, we... are really here for a banquet today."

Cui Yu patted his head: "Speak less for a while, and stand behind me if you are afraid."

The two walked further, and finally heard the sound.

"Pa-pa--" is a loud whip sound.

"Ummmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm was the gagged moan of a person.

Still not like a banquet.

Turning around a rockery, Cui Yu finally saw the first group of people after entering Huangzhuang, but they seemed to be carrying out executions.

Five men in servant clothes, including older attendants and younger servants, were being gagged, with their arms tied behind their backs, kneeling on the ground, and being whipped behind them.

The whip is not too long and not too thick, but it is not an ordinary leather whip. There are sharp barbs on it. When the whip is lowered, the blood of the broken flesh is rolled up. It hurts at first sight. Khan, but because his mouth was tightly bound, he couldn't make a sound.

Lan Qiao held back tightly, so he didn't cover his mouth and scream. Is it really a plum feast here?

Cui Mata's expression was normal, as if he didn't see it, he walked straight forward.

Suddenly, a young gentleman came wearing flowers and brushing willows.

Eleven or twelve years old, with red lips and white teeth, with baby fat, and a smile on the corner of his mouth, he is very amiable.The young man's clothes are quite rich and noble, and he has a special arrogance on his body.But this is normal. The people who come to the Mei Banquet this time are all famous people. It is normal for such an age to have a proud temperament. The clothes on his body are also normal. The material is good and the style is close-fitting. Yes, nothing out of the ordinary...

But what Cui Mata paid attention to was his feet.

Pointed-toed boots, the bottom is covered with wood chips, the boots are rolled in gold, the boots are embroidered with multicolored brocade threads, and the pattern of auspicious birds is embroidered, and small pearls and jade are dropped on the top.

Such shoes... Most people probably wouldn't be able to wear them, especially for occasions like Mei Yan that require a lot of walking.

"Ah, late, you are late! But I don't know the direction, how about I show you the way?"

The young man was very enthusiastic, no, he was too enthusiastic, and Cui Yu even saw a strange light of over-excitement in his eyes.

This person must be King Changjun!

Cui Yu didn't object, and said with a smile, "Okay."

"You are so pretty!" Prince Chang looked at Cui Yu's face, and even reached out to touch the red mole between his eyebrows, "How did this mole grow, and why is it so straight?"

"You're pretty too."

The two teenagers looked at each other and smiled. They looked good to each other, and the scene should be very beautiful. Of course, it would be even more beautiful if the accompaniment was not the scene of the cruel whipping execution.

"Although I can guide you, but I don't know you, can I see your invitation?"

Cui Yu handed over the invitation: "Naturally."

The boy took it over and took a look: "So your name is Cui Yu..."

"Exactly."

"But why are there so many scratches on this post?" The boy pointed to two particularly heavy scratches on the corners.

As if it was intentional, the scratches were specially made on the private seal of King Changjun, separating the seal into two halves.What is this expressing?dissatisfied?despise?Or mock?

Cui Yu's eyes moved down, and there was a smile on the corner of his lips: "There is a naughty cat at home."

The young man narrowed his eyes, his smile sank, and his voice was drawn out, seeming to have endless meaning: "His Royal Highness's post, you show it to cats to play with, it's disrespectful, you will be beheaded."

"How could it be?" Cui Yu was very surprised, "Your Highness, the descendants of dragons and grandsons, have noble blood and unparalleled honor. How could you care about a cat?"

The young man smiled again, his brows and eyes curved into a bright smile: "That's true. How can a real son and grandson care about animals."

Cui Yu said: "The 'real' sons and grandsons of dragons naturally don't care about animals."

Lan Qiao's heart that had been raised so high fell down again with a thud. Just like that, he thought that this man was going to bully the young master in the name of King Changjun!What the two of them said was also very strange, repeating... is it interesting?And who else is this? The fierce smile is so scary!

The young boy said that he wanted to lead the way, but after a long time, he didn't move a bit. Instead, he pointed at the scene of the whipping and chatted casually: "Someone is being whipped here, why are you turning a blind eye?"

Cui Yu's smile was the same as always, like spring breeze turning into rain: "Aren't you also turning a blind eye?"

The young boy said: "I ignore it because I know they made a mistake."

"Similar to you, I ignore it because I don't know if they made a mistake or not, so it's not easy to interfere."

A gust of wind blew up Cui Yu's hair and clothes, making his eyes clear and his smile clean.

The young boy raised his brows, and his eyes became more interested: "But they are servants, they are the master's dog. Make no mistake, this dog's life belongs to the master, the master is happy, the master likes it, so I want this dog Fate, why not? The king wants his ministers to die, the ministers have to die, the father wants his son to die, and the son has to die, let alone the master and the dog? Why do you take pity on these things... Oh, I remembered, even though you have been to Xiejiaqiu Banquet, she got some limelight, but she's just a bastard from a small family."

"Same as them, isn't it?"