Shanglin Night Snow

Just after noon, the sun slanted through the gaps in the leaves, casting dappled light and shadows all over the place.

The woman in the green skirt sees off the guests and returns, staring at the flowers a few steps away, feeling for a moment: "It's a pity that this peony will not bloom tonight." With a frown and a sigh, the spring mountains are bleak, and the autumn water is condensed.

"My lady has done her best, so there is no need to worry. The flowers will take root and will bloom one day." Throwing the weeds that have just been cleared out on the haystack outside the garden, the gardener softly comforted him, straightened up, and untied the weeds from his waist. A cloth bag: "The old man brought some flower seeds again today. These flowers like to be shaded. The lady sees, so I can scatter them in the flower garden under the tree over there?" Seeing the woman nodding, she took the bag and walked towards the small flower garden. However, because of his old eyesight, he knocked against the bricks and stones on the edge of the flowerbed with his foot, his body swayed, the bag in his hand flew out, and the flower seeds scattered all over the ground.

The old man hurriedly confessed his guilt, and bent down to pick it up. The woman didn't stand still, and went two steps forward and knelt down to help.

"My younger sister followed my elder brother's order and waited for an opportunity to incite the head of the family. However, she is cautious and her conversation is impeccable. On the contrary, my younger sister spoke recklessly in a hurry and risked exposing her intentions. After thinking about it later, I was still a little bit afraid, lest he see the clues, yes I have doubts." The speaker was worried.

The old man frowned: "He is able to cover up his past crimes, and hides his treasonous heart. It can be seen that the depth of his mind is beyond the reach of human beings. You have to be careful!"

The woman nodded: "Little sister understands." Carefully put the flower seeds in her hand into the cloth bag on the ground, a trace of hesitation flashed on her face: "Little sister heard that the Yaohua Palace fire case has been solved, and the real culprit is a man named Peng." Internal officer, I don’t know big brother...have you heard of this person?”

The old man's hand that picked up the flower seeds hovered: "You shouldn't ask about this matter, and you and I have nothing to do with this case, so don't think too much, just concentrate on your own business." Put the flower seeds into the bag and tighten it tightly. Pocket mouth, "Remember to pay attention to who the Patriarch often interacts with, look for opportunities to find out some inside information, and do everything possible to make him close and trust you." After a short pause, he looked at the door with doubts: "Is that Shao Chenye just now? What is he doing here?"

The woman replied lightly: "He came to look for the Patriarch, but he is not in the mansion right now, so he came here to chat with me." After a moment of pondering, a sullen look appeared between her brows: "This old man has a lot of thoughts, listen to what he says, and he will fall in love with you." There are intentions to persuade me to act appropriately, but I don’t know what tricks are brewing.”

The gardener's eyebrows narrowed: "There is no other way now, I can only play by ear, and I will care about it when I have to!" After saying that, the woman was still uneasy, and he was relieved: "Don't worry, I will protect you no matter what. You are all right. Now you are only one step away from the success of the matter. You have to bear with it. Once you get the evidence of Shao’s crimes and get revenge, I will take you to Jiangnan to settle down. I will open a small shop to sell some cosmetics as you wish. , live in peace.”

Hearing this, the hurt on the woman's face faded away, she forced a smile and sent her out the door.

At the moment the flower hall.

Seeing the person who entered the door, Shao Jingheng said in a bad tone: "I have visited my uncle several times these days but I still haven't seen him, why does Third Uncle have time to come here today?"

Knowing that he was wrong, the visitor apologized and smiled: "It was really unfortunate in those few days. I was either going out to visit friends or was invited to a banquet. As soon as I had a free time today, I rushed here."

Shao Jingheng sneered: "Third Uncle knows why I'm looking for you?"

Shao Chenye naturally knew it, and he didn't dare to be confused at the moment. He sat down and sighed, with a bitter expression on his face: "Jing Heng, the third uncle's original intention is to protect the Shao family!"

"Really?" The man snorted, showing anger: "The case of Yaohua Palace's fire was settled, and the foreign council pointed it at me because of the past events in the Northwest. At this time, the third uncle thought that he would make King Jia the heir apparent. Is it the best policy??"

It is rare for him to speak so harshly. Shao Chenye was sweating slightly on his back, so he had to explain: "I did not take the lead in advising on the establishment of the crown prince, but after the fire in the Yaohua Palace, all the officials thought that the emperor had no children, and the country had not been established. Feeling uneasy, I came forward one after another to ask the sons of the clan to be educated in the palace in order to prepare for the establishment of the reserve. I thought to support this matter, and once it is successful, it will benefit the world. Unfortunately, I am a step behind, and I have to find another way to reverse the defeat , so I recommended King Jia, hoping that he would repay my kindness and ask for one more amulet for me, Shao."

"The talisman?" Shao Jingheng scoffed angrily, "I think it's a death talisman! Third Uncle knows how much the superior is afraid of my family, but he has repeatedly disregarded outside opinions and acted rashly. The current behavior has made the superior prejudice against me even worse. In addition, King Jia was also in a difficult situation. Even though the official family originally favored King Jia, the official family would definitely not be able to remonstrate after the third uncle proposed it! Therefore, the third uncle thought that King Jia would be grateful to you, right? ?”

"This..." Shao Chenye was taken aback, thinking it was true, he was ashamed and speechless.

Shao Jingheng sighed bitterly: "I have repeatedly told my third uncle to be cautious and not to cause trouble, but my third uncle always refuses to listen. If this continues, the superior will inevitably become more suspicious of me. What should I do?"

Shao Chenye put down his cup and said cautiously: "You...didn't you say last time that there are future plans?"

"I also said that if this plan is to be successful, Third Uncle must keep a low profile, and must not act recklessly!" We should deal with the aftermath as soon as possible, otherwise Yushitai will track it down, lest third uncle will not be able to protect himself!"

The corner of Shao Chenye's mouth twitched, obviously shocked, he got up and walked around like a trapped animal: "Jing Heng, you have always been calm, and I am very close to you, this time I must try to help me out of trouble! Otherwise..." The dim The old eyes turned, and the voice became bitter again: "Concubine Jing has just passed away. If something happens to me again, I'm afraid your aunt will not be able to support you in shock, and the whole family will have nothing to rely on from now on!"

If I knew today, why bother?Shao Jingheng was indignant, but he couldn't be too harsh on him after all: firstly, it was useless, secondly, he was an elder, and besides, at the moment, the real solution to the problem was the most important thing.

Rubbing the corners of his forehead, restraining his anger: "What's the matter with Third Uncle?"

Seeing that he didn't want to ignore him, Shao Chenye felt relieved, sat down to sip his tea, and opened his mouth carefully.

The so-called people who have no long-term concerns must have near-term concerns, and this applies to Shao Chenye, which is indeed true.However, Mr. Shao always strives for profit and never leaks money when he acts in everything. After he acted recklessly, now he finally sees disadvantages.And the source of the disaster is still those tabloids that are rampant.

Nowadays, tabloids are rampant, and it is commonplace to dig out inside information and talk about people's privacy, and it is even more enjoyable to expose the shortcomings of officials. The censor was impeached, and he was convicted!And these people have more or less "personal relations" with Shao Chenye.

Hearing this, Shao Jingheng understood in his heart that even though he hated those nasty things, he still had to be patient and listen to the details.

The old man said frankly: "It's just small things, but they are exaggerated and used by those with bad intentions. Zhang Quanzhong once gave me a basket of dead fish in the name of gifting local products. The belly of the fish was full of pearls. I didn't know that Jia Zongqi robbed me of it." A girl from a good family gave me a gift, there are even rumors that I have been in contact with Peng Xuliang, the friendship is not superficial, it is really absurd!"

Shao Jingheng was lazy to argue with him, pointing to the point: "Is there any evidence for these things outside?"

"This..." Shao Chenye's old face turned red and he lowered his head and stroked his beard. "How can there be evidence for nothing? I'm afraid that the villain will deliberately frame it, and even speak insultingly for his own selfishness..."

After interrupting, Shao Jingheng said coldly and decisively: "How much is the discount of the pearl? Find a way to return it to the Zhang family with cash, and hint to Zhang Quanzhong that he should keep quiet now, and he will have a chance to come up again in the future." Turning his eyes: "Where is that woman now?"

"In...in the mansion." The old man bowed his head and sipped his tea after saying that, as if he wished he could put his whole face into the cup.

Shao Jingheng patted the center of his brows: "If you want to resettle him and appease his family, you must make him admit that he entered the house voluntarily!" After thinking again, "As for Peng Xuliang, because of the previous case, it means that neither you nor I have enough confidence in what you and I said. So you don’t recognize it at all.”

The old man responded one by one, and immediately complimented her kindly, his anger seemed to subside, he hurriedly turned around, and said to Gu Lianyou: "Although I brought this girl to your side at the beginning, her background is after all. There is no way to verify it, and it was involved in the assassination of Qifu Zheli, and now I feel deeply disturbed when I think about it, I am afraid that she has another purpose for approaching you, so it is better for you to get rid of it as soon as possible."

Shao Jingheng frowned: "Third Uncle has something to say."

The old man sneered twice: "Why didn't you make him come out earlier?"

"Appropriate?" Shao Jingheng squinted his eyes: "However, due to Gu E's background, this matter may not go as planned."

"It's not difficult!" Seeing the turning point, the old man went along with the situation: "There is a good opportunity right now! Yushi Zhongcheng Yang Chuo admires this girl and misses her so much, so why don't you and I make a favor and give Gu Lianyou to Yang Chuo? Then it will solve your hidden worries, and secondly, you can win over Yang Chuo, isn't it the best of both worlds?"

Sneaking inwardly, Shao Jingheng was wondering how much money Yang Chuo had promised the old man for this matter, when he heard that the servant was reporting back outside, he said that King Jia came to see him!Unexpectedly, Shao Jingheng dismissed Shao Chenye in a hurry.

After a while, the man with a worried face entered the door under the guidance of the servants.

Knowing the reason for his uneasiness, Shao Jingheng greeted him with a bow: "Third Uncle acted recklessly, recklessly, and tired His Highness, I hope you will forgive me!"

Mu Yinche was in a state of uncertainty, and at the moment he had no intention of being hypocritical or submissive, and he bluntly poured out his anger when he saw it: "Biao uncle's move is really too reckless, Xiao Wang got involved in the incident for no reason, and he is in constant fear. I was afraid that the officials would be overwhelmed and think there was some ulterior conspiracy between Xiao Wang and my cousin, but I didn't know how to clear myself up, so I came to ask brother for advice."

Shao Jingheng was embarrassed, so he had to say nicely: "Third Uncle has always acted recklessly, recklessly, and stubbornly doesn't listen to what others say. I think I have heard of this, and after the incident, I have already defended His Highness before the incident, and I have no intention of blaming him. Your Highness, so your Highness need not worry."

"Is it true?" King Jia was dubious when he heard this, he was still pacing in the room in agitation.

Shao Jingheng sighed secretly, and stepped forward to take it to the seat, but unexpectedly touched his sleeve, but saw the latter withdrawing his hand in shock, and the corner of his mouth twitched slightly as if due to the sudden pain.

"Your Highness is injured?!" Just as he flicked his sleeves, Shao Jingheng vaguely saw his exposed forearm wrapped in a white cloth, and was startled.

King Jia stammered: "Not...never..." Meeting those questioning eyes, he changed his words in panic: "It's just... accidentally bruised, it's okay."

"Really?" Shao Jingheng lifted his injured hand and opened his sleeve regardless of resistance, but when he saw a circle of white cloth wrapped around his wrist to his forearm, his eyebrows became tighter: "How careless is your highness, to be hurt like this?" ?” Seeing that person drooping his eyes and saying nothing, he sighed in disappointment: “What’s the hidden secret that makes His Highness think I’m also silent?”

"I..." After hesitating for a while, Mu Yinche seemed to have finally made up his mind, and raised his eyes carefully: "I told my cousin the truth, but my cousin must never let the superior know, otherwise... I may not be able to be free in the future." Seeing that the man didn't say a word, he thought he had acquiesced, so he leaned closer: "I taught gangsters to stab this when I went out to play privately."

Shao Jingheng narrowed his eyes and motioned for him to speak.

"I was careless when I said it." Mu Yinche revealed his frustration in frustration: "After nightfall that day, I was so bored, I took my two servants out for a walk along the Zhou River, and wanted to take a walk around the Nanting Lake Bridge, but unexpectedly Things happened unexpectedly, and when we were walking to a sparsely populated place, a few gangsters suddenly appeared on the side of the road to attack with knives. Fortunately, the servants resisted with all their strength, so that no catastrophe was caused, but in the end they also snatched a piece of jade that they carried with them."

"Looting money?" Shao Jingheng's expression froze: "The Zhouhe area has always been peaceful, and there has never been a robbery case. Besides, you are accompanied by guards, how dare this gangster do anything reckless?"

"This..." King Jia was also confused for a moment, and pondered: "Or... just a coincidence..."

"How many remnants of Empress Shao are left behind...From now on, all the rebellious party will be wiped out!" The voice that echoed in my ears made my heart sink suddenly.

Indeed--just a coincidence!King Jia was recommended by Shao Chenye as the heir apparent...