Shanglin Night Snow

Night fell.

Coming down from the city tower, you can see the Milky Way rushing all the way, and the star bridge and the magpie driving, what a magnificent scene!It's a pity that Zhang Zhongyue has no intention of appreciating it carefully.Walking to the front of the Chuigong Hall, take a deep breath, arch the eyebrows a little half an inch, and step in.

"How?" Seeing him coming back, Ding Zhibai hurried to meet him.

Trying his best to be peaceful, Zhang Zhongyue faced his seat: "Your Majesty, Shao Jingheng sent Japanese troops to King Qin on the pretext that bandits entered the palace, asking to open the gate of the palace."

"He hasn't come in person?" Ding Zhibai was anxious.

Seeing him shaking his head: "The leader of the army is the commander of the Japanese army. He said that Shao Jingheng ordered him to tell us that if he is not allowed to enter the palace before Zishi, he will force his way!"

Although expected, everyone's hearts still fell.

"Zishi..." Ding Zhibai turned his head, "It's past Xuchu, and there are still two and a half hours."

Zhang Zhongyue looked at Zhao Yude: "Do you have a detailed number of the defenders in the palace and the palace people who can defend them?"

The latter thought: "No more than 500 people! Just now I ordered people to go to the four sides of the palace to watch. There are five or six thousand imperial troops who are forcing the palace. If we really attack by force, we can only guard the palace gate for half an hour at most." Worrying eyes turned to the emperor: "Let's not say what if he..."

Knowing that he was worried about the secret passage, Mu Yunqi shook his head: Since he has made up his mind to attack openly, he doesn't bother to take it secretly!Let's say that the gate of the secret way is built by skilled craftsmen. It is easy to open from the inside and difficult to attack from the outside. He knows this, so why bother to waste effort?

Ding Zhibai said: "If Guo Kai escapes by chance, he should have rushed to the barracks, and it will take at least an hour to gather the troops. After Shao Jingheng summoned the Qi army, the first step should be to seize and close the Sifang City Gate. The army came to Qin Wang to fight, but judging from the current numbers and combat power of the two sides, the chances of the infantry and horse troops capturing the city in a short period of time are extremely low."

Zhang Zhongyue thought for a while: "Police Guo Kaicong, I know that soldiers are precious and fast, so if I go here, I only need to mobilize the nearest imperial army to come here. In this way, we will order the defenders of the Imperial City Division to resist with all their strength and do our best to fight back." Just procrastinate."

Ding Zhibai Ningmei said: "If this is the case, the soldiers and horses that Guo Kai brought into the city will be no more than [-] to [-]. Compared with the [-] or so rebels, it is not evenly matched. Moreover, the Shao family's troops are from In the northwest, the combat power should not be underestimated, after a fierce battle, the outcome is really unpredictable." After a short pause, he drooped his eyes and stroked his beard: "Let's say, if Guo Kai has already entered the city..."

"Then Shao Jingheng won't generously stay these two hours to discuss with me carefully." Mu Yunqi asked himself to understand what he meant.

Everyone was silent, and suddenly heard that Tang Daiyun asked for an audience, saying that he had a plan to retreat.The so-called brainstorming, the matter has come to an end, Mu Yun prayed that although he did not report his hopes, it would be harmless to listen to what he saw, so he ordered to announce it.

The woman worshiped immediately after entering the palace: "I heard that the rebels from outside have gathered to force the palace, presumably the excuse Shao Jingheng is looking for is nothing more than to capture the servant's family. Since the incident happened because of me, please allow me to leave the palace, and maybe I can exchange my life for him to withdraw the troops."

Although Mu Yunqi also appreciated her courage and her fierceness, it was a pity that the so-called "one life in exchange for her withdrawal" was just wishful thinking. If she left, she might die, but letting things go was an extravagant hope.Naturally not allowed.

Tang Daiyun begged to no avail, so she had to retreat.

The hall returned to silence, and it seemed that even the breathing of the people had disappeared.

"Your Majesty," Ding Zhibai raised his head suddenly, but his words came out unexpectedly, "I think it's a trick to hand over the Tang family."

"What?" Mu Yunqi was surprised: "You know that Shao Jingheng's begging for the Tang family is an excuse, but you still let her go. How is this different from ignoring human life?"

"It's not about disregarding human life, it's a way of delaying!" Ding Zhibai was about to speak, but Zhang Zhongyue, who came to his senses, preempted him: "It's an extravagant hope to hand over the Tang Corporation in order to calm things down, but maybe it can delay some time, and Shao Jingheng said that he would To capture Tang, it is in line with his intention to send him out, let's see how he can push forward!"

Ding Zhibai continued: "My lord, please escort the Tang family there. If you have the opportunity, you can persuade Shao Jingheng. Even if it doesn't work, there are other plans. Please think about it, your majesty, how can this matter be done by the Tang family alone. There must be an envoy in the future. Although it is too late to conduct a thorough investigation at this moment, Tang understands the righteousness. Even if she refuses to tell the truth for some reason, the minister can persuade her to fabricate some inside information to make Shao Jingheng believe that this woman is just a victim. It is only at the mercy of others that he becomes his enemy, and this person may be the real culprit behind the assassination of Shao Chenye! If the plan goes well, Shao Jingheng will wonder whether he has been plotted by someone, and this may give him some doubts about forcing the palace."

Sounds like a good idea.In addition, Zhang Zhongyue and Zhao Yude were on the side to fully agree, and the matter was agreed upon.

Without further ado, after half an hour, two vats were lowered from the tower of Xuande Gate, and there was a person standing in each of them, they were Ding Zhibai and Tang Daiyun.As soon as they landed, the two were sent to the front office of the palace.However, the progress of the incident was slightly unexpected, as soon as Shao Jingheng arrived at the Sizhong, he ignored Ding Zhibai's request to see him and ordered Tang Daiyun to be brought in first!

Coming with the determination to die, Tang Daiyun went calmly.

"Tang-dai-yun!" After each word, Shao Jingheng's voice was ridiculed: "For several years, I have lived and tasted courage, and I did not hesitate to live in the world, just for this moment of happiness? What you have done, I think your father in the sky knows, You must also be pleased."

"Brother, thank you!" The woman sneered, and the corners of her eyes and brows returned a sarcastic smile: "My family is just a little patient. If it weren't for the elder brother who remembered the old favor and was eager to repay it, how could I easily achieve my goal?"

Squinting his eyes, Shao Jingheng was lazy to argue with her: "What happened before, it doesn't matter if you don't mention it. Since you came, you must have foreseen the consequences, but if you answer my questions truthfully, I will not hesitate to give you a chance. "Two fingers tapped on the book case, straight to the point: "Who is it that instigated you to frame me?"

The woman held her head up: "No one instructed me to do it myself!"

"Really?" The person on the seat had a mischievous look in his eyes: "You think it over before answering, otherwise you won't be able to protect yourself, and you may harm others." There was an obvious threat from the corner of his eyes, "The gardener who often comes and goes in and out of my house, you But you have the heart to order him to accompany you to death?"

The eyebrows tightened, and the woman forced herself to be calm: "What gardener, what does it have to do with me?"

Having taken into account her changes just now, Shao Jingheng has the bottom line in his heart, but it is meaningless: "Since that is the case, there is no need to say more." After speaking, he called the guards.

The woman's expression turned serious, she turned around and stopped in front of the door, after deliberating for a moment, she finally gave in: "That's right, that gardener is my brother in disguise! If I tell you who is behind the scenes, you may spare his life?"

"That depends on how sincere you are." The seated person leaned back in the chair, closed his eyes indifferently.

Knowing that there is no room for repayment, the woman no longer hesitated, and said: "At that time, my father died, and the inside story was unknown. My elder brother suspected something strange, so he went to Beijing to complain for his father. Who would have thought that both Dali Temple and Yushitai would say this. There is no doubt about the case, so I ignored it. My elder brother was furious and wanted to go to the northwest to find out what happened. However, he was assassinated before leaving Beijing. Fortunately, someone rescued him when his life was dying. Find out the truth about my late father's murder for me—" A gleam of fire flashed in his eyes, and he bit his lip.

Shao Jingheng opened his eyes, and there was a hint of contempt in his eyes, but he called for tea: "The sky is dry and irritable, see if you are angry, drink a cup of tea to soothe your dryness before talking."

After a while, the handyman brought tea in.Looking at the herbal tea, which was as light as clear water, Tang Daiyun's eyes showed disgust, and she didn't take it for a long time.

"There is only rough tea served in the military department, it doesn't seem to be in the mansion, you can do whatever you want. Just let it go." Shao Jingheng's tone was no longer contemptuous at this moment.

A single word is like throwing a stone into water, and it evokes a mess of emotions out of thin air, which makes people feel emotional.Tang Daiyun smiled sadly, deeply helpless: "Your Excellency and I are deeply inseparable because of our family feud, but my family will eventually receive your favor. There is a mixture of grievances and resentments. It is a dilemma between two ends. I am the one who does not repay the favor. But to hold grudges is really hard for a strong man." Taking the tea tray, he took two steps forward and put it on the case, then turned around and asked, "I wonder if there is any utensil for tea distribution here that I can lend me?"

Seeing Shao Jingheng nodding, the handyman rushed to fetch it.

Pour the crushed tea into the bowl and grind it finely, the woman seems to have returned to the softness of the past, and whispered softly: "Today's cup of tea, together with what you want to know, will be a slave to repay your care these days." En." His hand didn't stop, but his tone turned cold: "From now on, Your Excellency and I will have no enmity!"

Shao Jingheng had no intention of answering.

After a while, refreshment is good.After filling up two cups, the woman picked up one at will and drank it herself.Shao Jingheng knew that she was doing this with good intentions, so he didn't want to flatter others, so he took two sips of tea.

With a knowing smile, the woman fulfilled her previous promise: "The benefactor who rescued my elder brother found out that my father was killed by you, and you sent those assassins to kill the grass, so he advised elder brother not to hit the rock with an egg, and hide in the dark for now, hide your strength and bide your time. Make a long-term plan. My brother obeyed his words, took me to his side, and hibernated in the capital. My brother and sister endured humiliation for a long time, and tried their best to find evidence, not only to avenge my father, but also to eradicate traitors for the country!"

As soon as he changed his indifference just now, an angry look flashed across Shao Jingheng's face: "However, you have been dormant in my mansion for a long time, but you could not find evidence of my rebellion, so at the 'suggestion' of your benefactor, in the afternoon of the day before yesterday, you bought In the name of cloth and spices, Er Zhukuan’s corpse was put into a box and sent in, and then he brought his head into the palace to testify against me. Is what I said correct?”

With a sneer, the woman was proud: "Er Zhukuan's body is in your house, it is true, no matter how much you argue, it will be futile."

Putting down the teacup, Shao Jingheng's expression finally turned cold: "Let me ask you again, who is instigating you?"

The provocative gaze met her for a moment, and the woman actually laughed "hehe", seemingly insane.

Shao Jingheng's face turned red, and he clapped the case: "Say! Otherwise, neither you nor your elder brother will survive tonight!"

The laughter became more frenzied. Tang Daiyun raised a finger and pointed at the father-killing enemy directly opposite, without any concealment of contempt: "I came today, but I didn't want to leave alive, and you really think I'm so easy to deceive? My brother was in the I was bumped into by you in the garden and knew that I would be seen through. I was afraid that I would be troubled, so I faked a robbery scene so that I could win your trust. After the incident, he left Beijing to avoid disaster with the help of his benefactor. You But you really thought that I would give in to you because I was worried about his life?" He walked around the corner of the case and approached, his eyes were full of fierceness: "And it's okay to say a few truths to a dying person!"

Eyebrows tightened, Shao Jingheng glanced at the teacup in front of him, suddenly realized: "Is this tea different?"

The woman smiled like a spring flower, flicked her two fingers lightly, and saw a thin puff of smoke flying under the nails: "This is the poison I made by extracting the essence of nearly ten kinds of poisonous herbs. , will be used in your body after all, so that I can kill the traitor as I wish, avenge my father, and eliminate troubles for the country, even if it costs me my life, it is a worthy death!"

Putting his hand on his chest, Shao Jingheng seemed to be unable to vent his breath, closed his eyes, and spoke intermittently: "You keep accusing me of conspiring against me, but you have never found any evidence... Besides, what you know comes from your benefactor alone. From this point of view, have you never had any doubts?"

After snorting, Tang Daiyun laughed recklessly: "Even if my brothers and sisters don't have deep knowledge, they are by no means stupid. If it's someone else, I have to be more careful, but that person is an important minister of the court and a trusted confidant of the emperor. Why should I doubt it?" Of?"

Taking a deep breath, Shao Jingheng's voice became cold again: "Then the messenger is Zhang Zhongyue?"

The woman disdains: "Shao Dianshuai has this bit of wisdom? My benefactor knows that you are powerful, and he will cut off dissidents wantonly, because he is so, how can he fight with you? As wise as him, he has long retreated to the court to hide his power and bide his time, and everyone outside thinks he is confused , but I don’t know that this is exactly his brilliance!”

"Song—Yan!" Shao Jingheng's eyes froze: "What are you doing pretending to be crazy? It's really clever to keep the same and respond to all changes!"Ignoring the woman who couldn't control her emotions anymore, she got up abruptly.

"The Commander-in-Chief only thought of seeking medical treatment at this moment, isn't it too late?" The woman scoffed again, but after she finished speaking, she saw that the man's eyes seemed to sweep the ground casually, and when she followed her, his complexion suddenly changed—a sudden change in the dark place under the chair. Shoals of water!

"You... haven't even had tea?!"

Shao Jingheng said coldly: "It seems that I have more wisdom than you think." After speaking, he heard the wind in his ears, turned sideways and saw the woman's figure flashing in front of his eyes, and fell to the ground ——Holding a blade as thin as a cicada's wing in his hand, cast on the end of a silver hairpin!

Be prepared!

"Come here!" With a stern voice, Shao Jingheng's face was frosty: "Here's an order to order the Japanese army to knock on the palace gate again. If he doesn't open, attack the city immediately!"

There was a soft groan behind her, and when she looked back, she saw Tang Daiyun had collapsed, her hand holding the silver hairpin clenched tightly to her chest, blood spattered on the spot.