Jun You Ji Fou

In Weiyang Palace, Zhaoyi's empress, Jiang Yuan, sits in front of the mirror, while maids of honor dress her up.

Gong'e who did her hair was relatively young, looked at the beautiful face reflected in the mirror, and said with a smile: "It is said that the dancer who performed the dance last night was beautiful, but according to slaves, you are more beautiful, my mother. His Majesty can't even look away!"

Jiang Yuan couldn't help laughing, and said angrily, "It's so early in the morning, what nonsense are you talking about?"

"Where is the slave talking nonsense? The landslide was so dangerous last night, and His Majesty has always protected the empress in his arms. I am afraid that I dare not even think about pampering other empresses." Do you want to come over to accompany you again?"

"You're the only one who is clever." Jiang Yuan glanced at her, and her smile deepened, "Go and get the steps that His Majesty gave me on my birthday."

"Yes." Little Gong'e put down the comb, turned around and went out to get the box.

Beside her, the other palace woman who was silent beside her suddenly stopped her action of serving the makeup, stepped forward, and secretly handed Jiang Yuan a note from her sleeve.

Jiang Yuan was slightly taken aback, and unfolded the note, her smile suddenly froze on her face, she raised her head suddenly, her expression fluctuating, a simple and clear sentence was written on the thin thin paper, crumpled to death Clenched in the palm of his hand.

At this time, the little Gong'e took the box back and opened it, and asked with a smile: "Madam, will this servant put it on for you?"

"No," Jiang Yuan seemed to have woken up, and hurriedly said, "Go and tell His Majesty, tell him not to come... yes, tell him not to come, just say that I am sick and resting, and I don't see anyone!"

The little Gong'e looked at her in surprise, but she didn't dare to ask any more questions, and was about to leave in response.

"Wait, stop!" Jiang Yuan suddenly called out to her again, the little Gong'e stopped and looked over, only to see the back of Empress Zhaoyi trembled, then took a deep breath and calmed down, Shen Sheng said: "Don't go, come back."

Little Gong'e was very confused and walked back to her side.

Jiang Yuan looked at herself in the mirror, and smiled slowly, a trace of sadness flashed across her eyes, and she ordered: "Put the steps on for me, change into a dress, and then prepare the food and drink. Welcome Your Majesty."

Not long after, Li Yanzhen arrived, and seeing Jiang Yuan's eyes lit up when she entered the hall, she said with a smile, "What's so good about my concubine being so well-dressed?"

Jiang Yuan raised her hand to make the maids retreat, and said with a smile to Li Yanzhen, "Isn't it the greatest good thing for His Majesty to come?"

"Okay." Li Yanzhen smiled, turned around and ordered the eunuchs and servants to retreat, only the two of them were left in the hall, he took Jiang Yuan's hand and sat down, glanced at the table full of delicacies, and couldn't help but look at her again, "Sure enough Nothing to say?"

Jiang Yuan was silent for a moment, "Your Majesty wants to ask this question, but I have something to say." She looked at Li Yanzhen, "Last night, when the situation was extremely dangerous, Your Majesty pulled me into his arms, and my concubine dared to ask His Majesty. What were you thinking then?"

Li Yanzhen couldn't help laughing, "Why do you want to ask this?"

"...Suddenly a little curious."

Li Yanzhen shook her head, "I didn't think about anything at the time. Just like what my concubine said, the situation is dangerous and I can't bear to think about it. You are right beside me, how can you be in danger?"

This time Jiang Yuan was silent for a long time before she spoke softly: "In retrospect, this concubine has been in the palace for nearly a year. Your Majesty, you have always favored and favored this concubine. You have a lot of trust. I really don't know how to repay this concubine." ..."

Li Yanzhen laughed out loud when she heard the words, "Aifei said something stupid, you just stay by my side, how do you plan to repay?"

Although she is the Ninth Five-Year Honorary, Li Yanzhen has only just reached the weak crown after all, her brows and eyes are delicate and weak, and when she smiles, she shows a bit of youthful air, clear and transparent.Jiang Yuan was a little absent-minded, and her sourness welled up into tears. She hurriedly lowered her head, gathered herself together, raised her eyes and smiled again, took the flagon and poured a glass of wine, "Then take this glass of wine Express your wishes, and wish to be with His Majesty forever."

Li Yanzhen glanced at the clear liquid in the cup, then gave Jiang Yuan a strange look, finally smiled, raised her glass and drank it down.I didn't see Jiang Yuan lowering her eyes, tears fell and wet the embroidered gold sleeves, blurring a little dull color.

There are still government affairs waiting to be dealt with, Li Yanzhen didn't stay for long, Jiang Yuan sent him out of the palace, watched the imperial chariot gradually disappear from sight, and slowly knelt on the ground as if exhausted, "Silly boy..." She Smiling and choking, he took out the porcelain bottle from his sleeve and opened it, raised his head and swallowed all the pills, his eyes were much gentler and lighter, "I'll go down before you, I hope that in the next life I can be a sister and brother with you, I will pay you back what I owe you, and I will protect you for a safe life..."

Jiang Yuan leaned over and kowtowed slowly to the distance, her forehead resting on the ground, she was so silent, blood dripped down the bluestone floor along the corner of her lips, bright red.

Suddenly there was a violent cough from the imperial chariot on the palace road, the cough was heart-piercing, the attendants pulled back the curtain in a panic, just as they saw the big beach of blood spreading on the embroidered blanket, Li Yanzhen closed her eyes and fell on the ground. He turned aside, pale and unconscious.

It was a rest day, but officials in important positions in Chang'an City received an urgent order at the same time, ordering them to enter the palace secretly and convene a court meeting.

The court meeting is different from the court meeting. It is co-chaired by the Taiwei and the Yushi doctor. Only important officials in the court can participate. The discussion has always been the most important state affairs. After an agreement is reached at the court meeting, the result will be presented Before the imperial court, hand it over to the emperor for final decision.The notice of the court meeting came suddenly and urgently. The officials did not dare to be negligent. They hurriedly changed into their official robes and rushed to the imperial city. After entering the palace, they realized that the situation might be more serious than they had imagined.

Taiwei Chu was sitting on the left, playing with the folding fan in his hand with his eyes downcast, without looking up at anyone, while Master Su was sitting on the right with a cup of tea, but he also didn't speak for a long time.The Shangshu Shilang Yushi Zhongcheng and others present at the scene looked at each other, but they didn't dare to make a sound, so they could only wait anxiously, and the Xuanchang hall was almost dead silent.

Finally, Su Shiyu raised his hand, and all the maids retreated and closed the palace door tightly. He stood up, glanced around and said, "I called you here in a hurry because the situation was urgent. I think you are also prepared. But please allow me to say one more word, what happened in the palace today, not a word or a word should be leaked to the outside world."

All the ministers agreed in unison.

Su Shiyu paused for a moment, and glanced at Chu Mingyun, who was still opening the sandalwood fan with twists and turns, with a careless attitude, and had no intention of opening his mouth at all.Su Shiyu withdrew his gaze, sighed and continued: "Your Majesty was poisoned in the palace just now, and has fallen into a coma. Although the imperial physician is doing his best to treat him, the situation is not optimistic."

Even if they had a premonition, everyone didn't expect this kind of news, and they exploded immediately. Lu Shi, Shangshu of the Ministry of punishment, reacted particularly fiercely, and asked anxiously: "I was poisoned in the palace?! Who actually Dare to be so presumptuous, but have you caught the murderer?"

The others all echoed: "Last night, something happened in the palace, and today His Majesty encountered an accident in the palace again. Lord Su, such a reckless and daring person must be severely punished! Has the murderer been tracked down yet?"

"Everyone, calm down," Su Shiyu said, "The Forbidden Army is responsible for finding out the real culprit. Our top priority is how to deal with this change. Your Majesty is afraid that he will not be able to visit the court these days. How can we avoid instability in the court? Let someone with a heart take advantage of the gap to enter, do you adults have any ideas?"

Everyone looked at each other, but they couldn't make up their minds. After all, they had just heard the news, and they were probably still upset.Yu Shi Zhongcheng, who was standing closer, spoke first: "I don't know what your plan is, my lord?"

Su Shiyu didn't give in to the gazes of all the people looking over at the same time, and said in a low voice: "In my opinion, the news of His Majesty's coma should be concealed, and the court meeting should be temporarily suspended under excuses. Major decisions are subject to the court meeting, and the ministries should act in a safe manner." Above all, try to be the same as usual, so as not to turmoil. It is best if you can confuse the enemy so that they dare not act rashly. If there is any change, I hope you will act cautiously and not make arbitrary claims."

"I agree with Master Su's idea." Lu Shi nodded directly.

The censor Zhongcheng also said: "I have no objection."

The officials of the Soviet Party expressed their attitudes one after another, and they all supported it. The Chu Party members looked at each other tacitly and remained silent.Sure enough, a voice sounded slowly:

"I don't feel right."

Su Shiyu's eyes narrowed slightly, and he turned his head to look at Chu Mingyun. The other party was still playing with the fan, his eyelashes were drooping and he couldn't see his expression clearly. He unconsciously lowered his tone, "Master Chu, what do you think is wrong?"

"It's not right anywhere." Chu Mingyun chuckled without emotion, "Master Su quickly blocked the news in the palace, but the person who ordered Jiang Zhaoyi to do it doesn't know what happened, and he still has to wait for you to inform me ?”

"What do Master Chu think?"

"Since we started, there must be some conspiracy. I think this is the precursor of the riot. We should immediately transfer [-] elite soldiers from outside to Beijing to prepare the military supplies so that we can respond in time."

"Fifty thousand elite soldiers?!" Someone whispered.

Without raising his eyes, Chu Mingyun asked Zheng Ran, Shangshu of the Ministry of War, "What does Master Zheng think?"

"The lower official thinks what Master Chu said is very true." Zheng Ran responded: "The other party's wolf ambition can be seen from the events of these two days alone. It is obvious, so we must guard against it!"

"Master Zheng has always agreed with Master Chu, and his opinion may not be enough to convince people." Lu Shi sneered.

Xu Yin, the servant of the Ministry of War, also sneered: "Master Lu's words are strange. The opinions of our Ministry of War are not enough to be trusted. Could it be that your opinion of the Ministry of Punishment is credible?" He said sarcastically, "Besides, Mr. Su Haven't spoken yet, what is Mr. Lu from the Soviet Party eager to say?"

"you--"

"Are you going to quarrel at the court meeting?" Su Shiyu said lightly.

"...I'm sorry." Lu Shi returned to his original position.Xu Yin smiled at Su Shiyu without changing his face, but also closed his mouth.

The atmosphere froze for a while, Su Shiyu looked at Chu Mingyun, and sighed softly, "Even if Master Chu expected it, but the other party has not yet made a move, and the ministers lead troops into the city without authorization, I am afraid that they will be suspected first, and they will give the other party an excuse instead." Happiness."

Chu Mingyun smiled softly, "Is Mr. Su afraid of the truth, or is he afraid that someone in the court will have too much military power?"

The meaning of these words could not be more obvious, the hearts of all the courtiers present were tense, and the hall was completely quiet.

Su Shiyu was silent for a moment, and said in a slow tone: "Each one can't get things done after all, it's better to make a compromise, you and I each take a step back..."

"We didn't take a step back." Chu Mingyun interrupted him, "I didn't just say these [-] elite soldiers, there must be none less. And what kind of compromise does Mr. Su want? If you want to pretend that nothing happened, there is no reason to transfer troops Entering the capital, and dispatching troops to the capital, who will feel that the court is safe and secure, and I will only ask if you agree or not?"

Su Shiyu's eyes darkened, and he remained silent.

Suddenly there was a light 'pa', and Chu Mingyun closed the sandalwood fan, finally raised his eyes, and looked at Su Shiyu, his eyes were as deep as the sea.He stood up, ignoring the eyes of all the officials in the hall, and walked slowly towards Su Shiyu.

Su Shiyu frowned slightly, and stood still.Chu Mingyun stopped in front of him, leaned slightly close to his ear, sighed lightly, and his warm breath seemed to pass by along with the voice: "You are really a little uncomfortable with your current appearance. cute."

Su Shiyu was startled, Chu Mingyun turned his head to look at him again, then turned around and walked out.

The others couldn't hear the whispers, but just saw that Chu Mingyun was about to leave, Xu Yin became anxious, and hurriedly said: "Master Chu, why did you leave, the result has not yet been settled!"

Chu Mingyun stepped out of the palace gate without looking back, "I will not change my mind, there is nothing to discuss."

They looked at Su Shiyu again at the same time, Su Shiyu came back to his senses, and sighed helplessly.

As soon as Fang returned to the mansion, Su Bai came up to meet him and lowered his voice: "My lord, the Linglong girl you brought back went to the study room while you were away, and my subordinates packed it up as you ordered. What she saw They are all fake documents, and as you expected, she is secretly communicating with someone."

Su Shiyu nodded, "Continue to investigate along this line, and be careful not to be discovered."

"I know, it's all hidden!"

Su Shiyu laughed, and looked at him, "Where are the things I asked you to prepare?"

"Okay." Su Bai handed over a small fragrant wooden box.

After Su Bai finished his report, he retreated voluntarily. He returned to the study, and after a while, there was a soft knock on the door. The girl in white shirt came in with a tray. She didn't dare to look at him, she lowered her head and smiled shyly. ,"grown ups."

Su Shiyu put down his pen and said with a faint smile, "Are you still used to living here?"

Linglong nodded, "Very good." She stepped forward, "I originally wanted to come to see my lord early in the morning, but you went out in a hurry..."

"Do you like white clothes?" Su Shiyu asked suddenly, Linglong was slightly taken aback, and looked at him inexplicably.Su Shiyu understood, and said with a smile: "There is no need to deliberately cater to preferences."

There was something in these words, Linglong was obviously taken aback, and was about to say something when he heard him say in a gentle voice: "Don't move."

Linglong froze, watching Su Shiyu unmovingly as he opened the delicate wooden box at hand, and took out a silver hairpin inlaid with red jade, which was shiny in jade color.Su Shiyu approached slightly, as if he was looking up and thinking, Linglong didn't dare to look up at his expression, what he could only see was the Confucian white embroidered and silver skirt, and he smelled the scent of Anshenxiang from his nose, his body became even more stiff, "My lord..."

The cool touch slipped into her hair, and she saw Su Shiyu back away, looked at herself and said, "It just so happens, it suits you better than white."

Linglong blushed slightly, "Thank you, sir." She couldn't help but lowered her head again, only to see that the tray in her hand hadn't been put down yet, she hurriedly said: "By the way, I made some snacks, would you like to have a taste? ?”

"Sorry, I don't eat in the study..." In the middle of speaking, Su Shiyu suddenly remembered something, and couldn't help shaking his head and laughing, "Forget it, I made an exception a long time ago, just let it go."

Linglong put down her snacks according to her words, looked at him carefully, and couldn't help but ask: "Who is your lord thinking of?"

"I did think of someone." Su Shiyu said.

"My lord smiles so beautifully, it's not the same as before." Linglong bit her lower lip and joked, "Could it be that you are thinking of your sweetheart?"

Su Shiyu paused slightly when he heard the words, then smiled, "Yes."

Linglong didn't expect to get such an answer, she froze for a moment, her eye feathers trembled, she seemed a little disappointed, she said in a low voice: "It's a blessing to be the lord's sweetheart, she must be a gentle beauty too."

"Beauty is extremely beautiful. As for gentleness..." Su Shiyu was silent for a long time, and when he spoke again, his tone was unspeakably subtle, "...he has nothing to do with him."

The ruthless Chu Mingyun was leaning on the chair, looking at Yu Shi Zhongcheng expressionlessly.

Because Chu Mingyun left without authorization, the court meeting had to be dismissed. Yushi Zhongcheng was dissatisfied with him, but after all he came under the order of Su Shiyu, so he said in a businesslike manner: "Your Majesty has ordered to convey that our lord has agreed with Mr. Chu after careful consideration." I just have two conditions, and I hope you can agree." He paused, and seeing that Chu Mingyun was silent, he continued: "First, no matter what, Lord Chu please keep the matter of His Majesty's coma a secret; other Two, the selection of [-] elite soldiers is up to you, no one else will intervene, but they are not allowed to enter Chang'an City. What do you think, Master Chu?"

Chu Mingyun looked back indifferently, "Yes."

Unexpectedly refreshing, Yu Shi Zhongcheng was surprised, but it was exactly what he wanted, so he didn't have to talk to him, so he just said goodbye and left.As soon as Yu Shi Zhongcheng left, Qin Zhao pushed the door open and entered.

"Senior brother, we have expanded the scope of the search for commercial goods in and out of Beijing to within half a year, but we still haven't found anything related to gunpowder. After Yue Yuxuan took office as Minister of the Ministry of Industry, he has eliminated even waterborne smugglers, and there is nothing unusual about it."

"Can't find it?" Chu Mingyun frowned slightly, then pondered again, "Gunpowder, smugglers, Shangshu of the Ministry of Industry...Tan Jing?"

"Tan Jing? The former minister of the Ministry of Industry who was executed long ago?" Qin Zhao asked.

"Oh, I was negligent." Chu Mingyun rested his chin with one hand, "Go and find out what happened to the warehouse of gunpowder that Tan Jing brought here."

"Yes." Qin Zhao responded, and raised his eyes to see his elder brother lowering his eyes indifferently, thinking about something. He remembered that he heard Yu Shi Zhongcheng's words outside the door just now, and he clearly got the desired result, but he didn't see Chu Mingyun was a little bit happy mean.Qin Zhao thought for a while, and couldn't help but said bluntly: "Su Shiyu has just got a beauty, so he must be with him in the mansion, so he won't come here for political affairs in person. Maybe in a short while, the Su family will have another Little boy..."

Chu Mingyun raised his eyes and stared at him, Qin Zhao swallowed back the words with a paralyzed face.

After a moment of silence, Chu Mingyun smiled softly, "I'm not worried about that. Shiyu's stone-headed head, even if the dancer stood in front of him naked, he wouldn't think much about it."

"I'm afraid it's the same if you stand naked in front of him." Qin Zhao couldn't hold back and poured cold water on him again.

"That's not necessarily true." Chu Mingyun tilted his head slightly, thought for a while and said, "He will think that I am really sick."