Shanglin Night Snow

Shao Jingheng thought about it all the way, and he didn't make up his mind until he got out of Xuande Gate, he told the attendants waiting here: "You go back first, I will go out for a stroll." After saying that, he got on his horse and left.

Half an hour later, he knocked on the door of Privy Envoy Ding Zhibai's mansion in the west of the city.

Although it is not far from Jinghua Garden in the "Four Courts of Yanjing", this place is still a bit remote. The scenery cannot be compared with the Imperial Garden, and the house is also small. At first glance, the lintel is just an ordinary wealthy family.

"Mr. Shao Xiaolang!" The old man who came to answer the door exclaimed happily when he saw the visitor, and immediately slapped his forehead, seemingly annoyed: "Look at the old man's memory, but he forgot, now he is called Shao Dianshuai!"

Shao Jingheng smiled: "Long time no see, how is Xu Weng?"

The old man said hello again and again.It's no wonder that he is very happy, when he was in the northwest, "Mr. Shao Xiaolang" was a frequent visitor to his house.Shao Jingheng has always been respectful to Ding Zhibai, and Ding is also close to him, caring more than he cares for his nephews and younger generations, and being close is like irreversible, it can be called a friend who forgets years!However, it is a pity that since returning to Beijing, the two deliberately distanced themselves. Shao Jingheng came back to visit, and he came to apologize a few months ago for breaking up the marriage contract between the two families.

After exchanging pleasantries, Shao Jingheng asked the head of the family, the old man said, and immediately took the initiative to lead people into the front hall to serve tea.

Shao Jingheng knew that this house was bought by Ding Zhibai after returning to Beijing from the northwest. Although the decoration in the house is not luxurious, it is also elegant and decent. Besides, the garden in the garden and the exquisite wood carvings in the room are carefully arranged. All of them are unique and amazing.

After a while, Ding Zhibai, dressed in Yanju uniform, appeared to meet the guests.Although it is normal to visit a friend in the first month, but it is late in the evening, and this person is Shao Jingheng, which naturally makes Ding Zhibai suspicious.After exchanging pleasantries, he asked why he came.

When Shao Jingheng heard this, he got up and bowed: "A disaster has happened recently, which may put the Shao family in danger. Therefore, I came here today to look forward to the misfortune."

Surprised by the words, Ding Zhibai hurriedly promised himself: "Jun Jie (Shao Jingheng's word) will tell the whole story, but Ding can do something, so he will not stand still!"

"In that case, Shao will thank you first!" Shao Jingheng cupped his hands and thanked him again, "I will tell you the truth, this disaster was caused by Concubine Jing. Let me say that on the second day of the lunar new year, I was entrusted by my third uncle and aunt to visit Jing in the palace. Concubine, I don't want her to be sick, and stab me with a knife in front of me and all the palace people. Although she is not a threat with the strength of a weak woman, and I also snatched the sharp weapon in time, how can she do this? , the crime of assassination is confirmed, isn't it bad?"

"It's like this..." Ding Zhibai stroked his beard, his face was loose, "Concubine Jing's illness is known both inside and outside, and the emperor is sympathetic, but since the incident has not been reported, and Concubine Jing is fine, I know Today, I intend to calm things down."

"This is just an appearance!" Shao Jingheng shook his head and sighed bitterly, "Today I entered the palace for an audience, and the emperor has already issued an edict. After the first month, Concubine Jing will be moved to Yaohua Palace. I think I will never see the sky again, and... ..." The eyebrows became tighter, "I have never concealed my dislike for my third uncle, and the last time Concubine Jing's sudden outburst happened to be with my aunt, Concubine Jing made nonsense about Lixin and made Shang displeased. Instigated by my aunt, I won’t allow my aunt to see her from now on, let’s not say that such a disaster happened at the moment, if I say that I don’t have suspicions about my Shao family, I’m really deceiving myself and others.”

Ding Zhibai was thoughtful.After quietly sipping tea for a long while, he said slowly, "Forgive me for what Ding said bluntly. Concubine Jing's residing in Yaohua Palace is not a bad thing anyway." After pondering for a while, a doubtful light flashed in his eyes, "Speaking of which, Ding A question hangs in my heart, Concubine Jing has lived abroad for a long time, and besides, she has also started to recommend a new successor when she went to Xichaozhong, but at this time, she has a change of heart, and taking Concubine Jing back to the palace is definitely not out of thin air. Have you ever heard of Junjie? inside story?"

Here, Shao Jingheng did not deny it: "To be honest, Mr. Shao, at the beginning it was Shao who advised Concubine Xu Jing to return to the palace, but things have changed. Concubine Jing was wronged and abolished because of Empress Shao's frame. It is a good thing; secondly, Shao is really selfish, thinking that if Concubine Jing's condition improves and she gets a holy family, the Shao family will have an extra layer of protection." After speaking, he showed a sneer, "now the Lord is happy to do this for you. Therefore, there is no need for Shao to say more about the reason."

Casting a thought-provoking glance to the opposite side, Ding Zhibai twisted his beard: "I'm sorry, how can I ask Ding to help you?"

He was not in a hurry to answer, but the other person showed his bitterness first: "Master, you should know that since Shao returned to Beijing, don't talk about his ambitions, but in fact, he must be extremely careful in every gesture and gesture. He never dared to speak falsely about foreign affairs. If you bring disasters with yourself, it is always like walking on thin ice, and it is difficult to sit or lie down."

Ding Zhibai's eyes narrowed slightly: "However, after you forced Gong Shao to help you put things right, your reputation as a loyal minister and virtuous man is well-deserved! Now why are you still restless?" Junjie, you could have regained your old wish, inherited your father's ambition to be a minister, and made a higher level in your official career, thinking that you will be a beautiful future generation! But why did you end up like this?"

"Because----" His eyes settled on the nearby wood carving of dogs and birds, and Shao Jingheng's voice was cold: "The master is overwhelmed by his achievements, and his life is in danger!"

Ding Zhibai straightened his lapel, and said sonorously: "The minister of the country, the Mingjun is respectful."

The man looked sideways: "Liang Zu Yuewu, is he a famous emperor through the ages? Those with high achievements are like Han Mian and Wen Qi, what will happen?"

Ding Zhibai shook his head: "One leaf blinds the eyes, the emperor chooses the matter, and the conclusion is hasty and biased. Han Mian supports the self-respect of the soldiers and rebels prematurely. Wen Qi is proud of his achievements and has no eyes on the emperor. He has suffered such a disaster. It is really self-inflicted. Don’t you see, Liang Zu established the country, Han Mian, there are still twelve princes, among them there is no good end? As for Emperor Yue Wu, he is stubborn, violent, narrow-minded and hard to tolerate, so it is difficult to be called a virtuous king.”

The hearer's eyes flashed: "The words are so, but the Lord's mind is clear and dark, how can he tell?"

"If Jun Jie is worried about this," Ding Zhibai's face softened a little, and he stroked his beard again: "Then Ding can guarantee his wealth, but when Jun Jie's heart is set, Ding will join Zhang Zhongyue and Zhang Xianggong to speak out, please The deceitful officials issued a decree and passed it on to future generations, only the Shao family abide by the courtiers' etiquette, and they can enjoy peace forever, and the holy land will last for hundreds of generations!"

The hand holding the teacup hovered for a moment, and the corners of Shao Jingheng's mouth twitched, with a light smile: "So, Shao will thank the gentleman."

When I returned from Ding's house, it was already evening clouds.

When Shao Jingheng entered the house, he heard that there was a visitor. It was a wealthy businessman surnamed Chen who claimed to be from Gu E's hometown. He may have come here for a visit.Shao Jingheng remembered that when people visited Gu E's hometown Dengzhou, they had never heard of such a person. However, Gu E has been away from home for many years, and it is not uncommon for relatives and friends to be separated.Thinking about it this way, he ordered people to be brought in.

After a while, the young man led a young man with straight eyebrows into the room. After seeing the ceremony, the man reported his background, saying that he was born in the wealthy Chen family in Dengzhou, named Huaili.The Chen family had a good relationship with the Gu family, but more than ten years ago, the Gu family fell and Gu E disappeared, and later the Chen family also moved out of Dengzhou for some reason. Since then, there has been no news for many years. Recently, when Chen Huaili entered Beijing, he heard about Gu'e from a friend. Lianyou might be about Gu E, so she came to inquire.

Hearing this, Shao Jingheng had a hidden thought in his heart, and immediately tried to say: "Brother Shao's nostalgia for the old days moved Shao, but you and Gu E must have only met each other when they were young. Now that they are grown up, it is difficult to meet each other. Not to mention that Mo Yan is not a relative, but why did you tell me to let the two of you meet?"

Chen Huaili was not embarrassed when he heard this, instead he bowed: "The commander-in-chief doesn't know, my Chen family and the Gu family have always been friends, as early as when I and Mrs. Gu were young children, the two families have appointed me for life. I came here not to meet Mrs. Gu, but to find out whether this Gu E is Gu E, the daughter of Gu Chaoshan, if so, then I will keep the promise, and I hope the commander-in-chief will fulfill it!"

"Fulfilling the promise—betrothal? With Gu E??" Shao Jingheng was startled: This is really unexpected...