Gongshang Confidante

With a slap, Emperor Jing Hong dropped the teacup in his hand, his face was full of anger, and Bi'er said in a slender voice, "I can't bear it, so I begged Concubine Xue to let go. Concubine Mei's strange sandalwood Buddha beads contained mandala inside. Sooner or later, Concubine Mei's energy would be exhausted and she would die of depression. In the future, winning the position of noble concubine would be like picking something out of a bag. I want my slaves to think clearly whether to be loyal or disobedient to her.

Concubine Xue coerced and lured her, threatening the lives of her servants and her family, and her servants were obsessed with ghosts, and made a heinous mistake!As time went on, Concubine Xue ordered her servants to imitate the weeping sounds of children, calling their mothers, and making them cry, worrying about their hearts and minds. Concubine Mei washed her face with tears all day long, and her spirit became weaker and worse.

Emperor Jing Hong got up abruptly, strode up to Concubine Xue Gui, slapped her hard across the face, and said angrily, "I didn't realize that you have such a vicious heart!!",

"The emperor listens to the one-sided words of the lowly maidservant, so he will punish the concubine! The concubine is not willing to be reconciled!!", Concubine Xue Gui, who had already looked ashamed, argued in a mournful voice like the end of a crossbow.

But Emperor Jing Hong didn't hear it, his face was full of anger and pain, and some inaudible plum fragrance floated in from the window lattice. Emperor Jing Hong slowly read, "Daughter of the Xue family, she has a vicious heart and a cruel heart. Concubine Mei, now abolish her concubine position and deprive her title..."

Concubine Xue Gui trembled when she heard the words, she prostrated herself on the ground, and shouted in a high-pitched voice, "Your Majesty, don't listen to others slandering your concubines. Your concubines have been wronged..."

"Do you really think that I don't know about the methods you have used in the harem these years?! For the sake of Mrs. Xue, I tolerate you, but you should never use such low methods to harm Concubine Mei! You will end up suffering the consequences of yourself." ..." Emperor Jing Hong motioned to Li Chengqian to announce his decree again.

"Third Highness, the emperor has a decree, do not trespass..." A eunuch outside hurriedly persuaded, "Get out of the way! Mother and concubine!" Zhou Yue's voice sounded from outside, anxious and urgent, "I beg to see my father!" ,

Concubine Xue Guiran looked over there, stretched out her arms towards Zhou Yue, and said in a mournful voice, "Yueer, my child...",

Zhou Yue rushed straight into the palace, knelt down next to Concubine Xue Gui, supported her hand, kowtowed and said, "My son charged and killed the enemies in Xishu for the father and conquered several cities. What's wrong? Mother and concubine have ruled the harem all these years and served her wholeheartedly, please forgive her mistakes!"

"Yueer, you go out first!", Emperor Jing Hong didn't look at Zhou Yue, and said sharply, "My son..." Zhou Yue still wanted to say, "Don't disobey my will!" Emperor Jing Hong said slowly , Every word is sullen, he rarely loses his temper, once angry, it is no small matter,

"I don't dare," Zhou Yue finished kowtowing, looked at Concubine Xue Gui comfortingly, hesitated, turned and retreated.

Emperor Jing Hong looked at Concubine Xue, heaved a long sigh, and said, "From now on, feet will be banned from the Ningrong Hall, and you will not be allowed to take a step in the future!" After finishing speaking, he walked away, and Concubine Xue sat slumped on the ground with a pale face. .

The next day, Xue Guihe led all the officials to intercede for Concubine Xue, which aroused the fury of Emperor Jinghong Longyan, and he could not mention it again.

When the battles in the palace continued, something happened to the Feng camp stationed in the northwest. Because of the handover with the Jie people, troops have been stationed on the border for decades. The food and pay of the camp has always been better than other camps.

In the middle of winter, it was the season when the Jie people were short of food. They invaded frequently and used ruthless methods. The soldiers who died in battle were scraped off their bones and flesh, and fell into their stomachs, so they were not allowed to bury them in loess.

In the past two years, Xue Fei, the lord of Fengzhou City, used the reason of the drought and bad harvests to reduce the waste of food and silver in his camp, and the reduction of military supplies, which made the soldiers feel dissatisfied.

There was a shortage of food in the army, the soldiers were hungry, their weapons were broken, and their armor was old. After several defeats, they all became timid and wanted to retreat to Fengzhou City.

And Xue Fei sent his cronies to the county where the army camp was stationed, together with Xue Fan, the county magistrate, ordered the soldiers of Fengying to guard the county and not retreat.

There were fierce tigers invading from outside, and food, silver, and horsemen were cut inside. The soldiers were troubled by internal and external troubles. When they heard the sound of chaos, they wanted to resist Xue Fei.

At that moment, the generals of the Fengying camp were filled with resentment and anger, they rioted, killed Xue Fan, beheaded him and hung him on a wooden post, and shot him with arrows every day.

Afterwards, Feng Ying withdrew from the county where the military camp was stationed, and retreated to Fengzhou City, killed its guards, closed the city gate, beheaded the city lord Xue Fei, looted his property, and opened the granary to make Fengzhou city full of smoke.

As soon as the news spread to the capital, the whole court was shocked! !Especially Su Zhinian and Su Muhan! !

Because of Zuo Sijian, who was personally appointed by the emperor, the most beloved daughter of the Su family, Su Muxue, is still in the chaotic city of Fengzhou!

The rebel army knew that the Xue clan was the dominant force in the court, so they beheaded Xue Fei and Xue Fan in succession, but if they did not rebel, they would also die in the hands of the Jie clan, and they would not leave their bodies behind. It would be better to have a full meal and drink and have fun before dying.

After Zhou Chiyu woke up from a coma, she hadn't seen Emperor Jing Hong. After three days of recuperation, she reluctantly stayed in bed, but received a letter from Huayu, saying that Huayi had returned to Beijing.

Zhou Chiyu was startled, his face was gloomy...

When the imperial decree was passed to Fengzhou and Zhou Chiyu was ordered to return to Beijing immediately, the fact that Fengzhou City withheld the court's autumn grain had not yet come to light. Su Muxue insisted on staying in Fengzhou, so Zhou Chiyu left Hua Yi behind to be responsible for Su Muxue's safety.

At this moment, Su Muxue is still in Fengzhou, and Hua Yi has returned to Beijing alone!

Huayu and Huayi hurried into the palace, and saw the pale Zhou Chiyu standing under the plum tree, his childish face was full of coldness, and he asked angrily, "What happened?! This palace wants you to guard her every step of the way!",

"Your Highness, it's Master Su who ordered me... Uh, Hua Yi, no, the villain... came back..." Hua Yi made a blessing out of order, and said awkwardly,

"The rules in the palace will be waived, and you will tell the reasons one by one." Zhou Chiyu looked at her coldly, Huayi took off the burden, took out a few booklets sealed in cowhide, and presented it to Zhou Chiyu, saying, "The princess has not left for a long time. There was great chaos in the state city, and the rebel soldiers ransacked the home of the city lord Xue Fei, and found the account book hidden in the secret room, which recorded the amount of autumn grain that was embezzled this year, the officials of various states, prefectures, and counties who distributed the autumn grain privately, and bribed officials in the court. The amount of...",

Zhou Chiyu took the booklet and flipped through it. The names of the officials were listed, and the amount of bribes was detailed. The minister of the household department was the head, and even Xue Guihe, the minister of the household department, was involved. Another booklet recorded the distribution of military supplies. .

"Father and emperor entrusted the Xue family with a heavy responsibility, and formed a clique for personal gain, withholding autumn food and military equipment." Zhou Chiyu raised his eyebrows slightly, put all the booklets in the bookcase, and was about to rush out with them when he suddenly stopped and said , "Where did you get these brochures?",

"Master Su gave it to Hua Yi, and ordered Hua Yi to go back to Beijing without stopping and hand it over to the princess," Hua Yi replied honestly, and gave Zhou Chiyu an aggrieved look, indicating that she did not come back without authorization.

"Then how did she get it?" Zhou Chiyu seemed to think of it when he asked the question.

"Master Su asked to see the commander of the rebellious army, and said that he could use the account book to convict Xue Fei and submit it to the court, so that he could intercede with the emperor for them. So they were willing to give the account book to Lord Su, saying that only one person was allowed to leave the city, Lord Su Let Huayi come back."

Hua Yi is a member of Her Royal Highness, with high martial arts skills and good at lightness kungfu. The account books can be handed over to her, and they can be delivered to Zhou Chiyu smoothly, and Zhou Chiyu cared about Qiuliang. With her status, it is more conducive to report to the emperor. Su Muxue thought of all the details.

"Although there are several elite soldiers from the Su family, but there are so many rebels, how can we keep her safe?" Zhou Chiyu frowned, his thin lips were slightly pursed, and a trace of coolness escaped from the corners of his eyes.

Hua Yi was a little hesitant, avoiding Zhou Chiyu's eyes, and said hesitantly, "Before I left the city, I left a carrier pigeon for the secret whistle in the city. Not long after, the carrier pigeon passed the letter to me," Hua Yi said, He took out a roll of paper from his pocket and handed it to Zhou Chiyu.

Zhou Chiyu spread out, and the note said, Master Su, in his capacity as Zuo Sijian, told the commander of the rebel army that he was willing to transfer food, silver, soldiers and horses in Qingzhou to appease the soldiers who rebelled in Fengying, and allowed them to increase their troops without reducing their food and salaries. Ma Yi defended against the enemy and pleaded with the emperor. The crime he committed was dealt with lightly.

The rebellious army is suspicious, saying that although the Su faction and the Xue faction can compete in the court, they know that chaos is a serious crime. They don't believe what the female officials say, and they are detained in the army. Su Muxue surrendered.

"I keep you here to keep her safe." Zhou Chiyu squinted his eyes slightly, looked at Huayi, stared at her a little panicked, and said bravely, "Before your Highness leaves, please let Huayi Listen to Master Su, Huayi is not wrong!",

Holding the note, Zhou Chiyu said with cold eyes, "Hua Yu", "Yes, Your Highness", Hua Yu, who was almost hidden in the shadows, responded with a blank expression, turning a blind eye to Hua Yi's eyes asking for help.

"What is Huayi's favorite thing?" Zhou Chiyu asked, Huayu glanced at Huayi, and answered honestly, "Xiaoyi loves to collect hidden weapons. In the past, his favorite thing was the plum blossom dart made of fine gold, but... ...",

Huayi hurriedly winked at Huayu, "Xiaoyi loves it so much, it's the pear blossom needle given by His Highness..." Huayu said it word by word,

"Huayu, let Huayi understand the feeling of being damaged by something you love!" Zhou Chiyu ordered, and walked out with a condensed expression.

"Don't!", Huayi covered her cuffs, looked at Huayu aggrievedly, tapped her toes, flicked her sleeves, the strong wind pushed the window, and slipped towards the window, Huayu took a step ahead of her, stretched out her finger and hit her numb acupoint, Hooking her wrist, she took out her sleeve bag.

"Huayu! That's Xiaoyi's life!" Huayi looked at Huayu, begged with pleading eyes, and pleaded, "You know His Highness's order, so don't disobey it!" With a blush on his face, he folded the pear blossom needle into two with force and threw it on the ground.

With a cold face, Hua Yi glared at her angrily, turned out the window, turned around and jumped to the top of the wall, tiptoed, climbed to a distant tree, hid, and said loudly, "Xiao Yi doesn't want to see you".

Huayu jumped onto the eaves expressionlessly, and sat cross-legged on the corner of the eaves, looking at the swaying treetops in the distance, holding half of a pear blossom needle with silvery luster, rubbing it with her fingertips.