Gu Qingci

"Your Majesty, if you look carefully at the edge of the letter paper, you can see traces of it being cut."

"The ironclad evidence is like a mountain, why is Prime Minister You sophistrying!" The servant under the door raised his voice and shouted at me, and many ministers in the palace stood up to echo him.

"That's right, the prime minister even sent out rings and other things that prove his identity." "In order to satisfy her master's wish, I really didn't care about anything, and the prime minister did such a thing!" "To let the emperor treat her like that!" His trust, his heart should be punished!"

They started accusing me of crimes that I didn't need.

My throat is dry, the more I have to keep calm at this time, they must want to irritate me, but getting angry now is of no use at all, instead it will be considered by others as an exasperation after revealing the fault.

I looked up at Liu Yueying, wanting her to see my eyes clearly.The anxiety in my heart gradually calmed down.

But the golden throne is really high. The first-level white marble steps reflect the cold light. The dragon on the throne is so fierce that its mouth is wide open, and the golden lines outline a daunting appearance. Without favor, without the temperature of emotion.

"Ministry of Punishment, first escort the right minister to the sky prison, and thoroughly investigate this matter." Her voice came from a very far away place, as if she had crossed thousands of mountains and rivers, and was covered with cold dew and frost.Did she, never believe me.

There is a tall castle in Liu Yueying's heart, and it is so difficult to get in.She once gave me the ladder to enter the house with her own hands, and asked me to recognize our status and make me her imperial husband.But I couldn't afford it, so I threw the ladder away, so the pavilion grew even higher, and the balance I wanted to maintain collapsed into ruins.Don't blame her, I'm greedy.

Being impeached in the court, the rings and letters symbolizing status were nakedly presented, and all the ministers said that I was a traitor, colluding with the Nanman and taking advantage of the chaos to attack Jiangnan County, causing heavy losses to Daxing.Believe it or not, she must lock me up first.

It makes sense no matter what, but I am a mortal person with seven emotions and six desires, so I still feel sad emotionally.

==

Cherish the spring, I am afraid that the flowers will bloom early, not to mention the countless red flowers.

They put me in a dungeon, but it's not a prison.I was just under house arrest in a room in Sky Prison - nothing like my previous imprisonments.After thinking about it, only the emperor hinted at something before he could receive such a good treatment.Otherwise, it would not be a matter of minutes to be thrown into that prison again.

Could it be that there is still a turning point?

Farewell, stop being sentimental, she is so cold and heartless, she doesn't even want to see me, why would she ask the Ministry of Criminal Justice to arrange me properly.

Although there are places to eat, drink, sleep, and even desks for writing, it is all useless.I don't have any mood to write now, I'm afraid I will give those thieves the handle of literary inquisition again.

I don't worry about myself now, the worst thing is that I will die, and I will ignore everything except her.

If Liu Yueying really believed the joint slander of those people, ignored my hard work and personal efforts over the years, and ignored evidence that was all doubtful and based on words, it would be no different from a foolish king.If the idol in my heart collapses suddenly, it will be meaningless to live a new life.

So, what I am most worried about now is Yang Zhi, Yan Xi and Master.

Li Quansheng stole what I left from Yang Zhi, so she must have been involved.Xiaozhi has never experienced the treacherous situation in the officialdom. She is more than clever but impetuous in her work. It is inevitable for her to be tricked by these people who have been intriguing since she was a child.I just hope that Liu Yueying will not make things difficult for her.

Many memories of growing up with Yangzhi came to mind. When she was a child, she often bullied me, snatched my candy, stole my bamboo dragonfly, and said that I did it in front of the master when she did bad things.These memories are quite mysterious, and I subconsciously know that they are not mine, but now that I recall them one by one, there is nothing wrong or contradictory, and they are integrated with the soul like this.

In addition to the history books in my mind, what else is in this body that I used to be?If history is also changed, those memories lose their value, and the original me will disappear completely.I may, really be the person "Yang Li".

Ten days were wasted, and the days seemed like years in the golden cage in a daze.

Ten days later, I waited for the permanent attendant.

He came to preach the decree, the content is very simple.Prime Minister You was ordered to go back to the mansion today to pack up his luggage, and he must leave Beijing before tomorrow morning to go to Qingzhou to supervise the workers on the canal line, and he is not allowed to return to Beijing without an edict.

The emperor moved the prime minister left to Qingzhou, and he could not return to Beijing without authorization.

"Prime Minister You," Chang Shi saw that my face was gloomy, and he did not leave immediately after announcing the decree, "The emperor did not dismiss you for investigation, but only temporarily left the capital. This move has aroused many criticisms in the court."

"Didn't she want to conduct a thorough investigation? I acted frankly and should not have been dismissed. The servants under my door and Li Quansheng are both Hu Zhongli's people. He used these methods to frame me all the time, just because I moved his interests." .Which one of these little Jiujiu dynasties doesn’t know, but his family has a big business, and he has no connections to bully my commoner prime minister. At present, even the prime minister is not soft on slander, maybe in the future——Who else wants to ride on the head.”

Hearing my thorn-like tone, he said slowly: "You have been the prime minister for three years, don't you still understand that when you do things in front of the emperor, whether you believe it or not, life or death, all depend on the emperor's thoughts. More What's more," he lowered his voice, "the truth of this matter is not important at all, even if the emperor doesn't believe it, all the officials believe it, and the common people believe it, how do you deal with this matter?"

"Prime Minister, not all the officials in the capital are like you who don't ask for anything. You have to learn to bend the rules. You can't be innocent now, but at least you can save your life. If you are convicted of collaborating with the enemy and treason Down, hundreds of heads are not enough to pay."

Heh, people who were born in a family of officials and eunuchs can turn a deer into a horse after decades of painstakingly gaining power.And being born in commoner clothes, even if he becomes a prime minister, he is not the same as those of aristocratic families like them.In the five years since I became an official, all my attention has been focused on Liu Yueying, so I don't have time to form my own power.

The people, officials and officials represented by Hu Zhongli protect each other, and their connections and forces are deeply intertwined, deeply stabbing their tentacles in every corner of the imperial city.This is the tendon they rely on to survive.I used to sneer at these things and dismiss them, but one has to protect oneself.I thought I was living on the outside of the conspiracy, but because of lack of news, I fell in the middle every time.

Regarding my matter, it is far-fetched to use letters as evidence; but Li Quansheng insisted on observing me for many days, and he used words from Yang Zhi's mouth, and then used letters to explain the matter; their timing was in Daxing. At the time of the county, it was really hitting a snake and hitting seven inches; the officials under Hu Zhongli responded all the time, and jointly signed a petition, saying that the prime minister should be strictly investigated, which is enough to pile up straws all over his back.

"There is one more thing, the slave told the prime minister quietly." Chang Shi bent down very respectfully, "Li Quansheng was executed by the emperor for stealing court secrets."

"What?" She looked up at him incredulously.

"Slaves will not tell lies to the prime minister. The emperor himself said that the prime minister represents all officials and the court, and the affairs of the prime minister are court secrets. As a low official of the Imperial Academy, Li Quansheng secretly peeped and stole the prime minister's letters. Although he discovered the secret, but I can't escape the death penalty, and I will kill myself."

I opened my mouth, closed it again, and lowered my eyes.

On the way back to Yang Mansion, I really wanted to see Yan Xi and ask Yang Zhi what was going on, but I was watched by officers and soldiers all the way. Now that my status is so sensitive, I can't cause trouble for her.

After tidying up for a long time, I found that there was nothing to bring.In addition to a change of clothes, what is there to worry about.

Liu Yueying rewarded me with the gold medal a long time ago, and put it in the bottom of the box for me, not planning to take it away.The gold medal, once a acknowledgment of her devotion to me, a privilege she bestowed upon me, was now a sarcasm.Because, if she doesn't want to see me, she doesn't need to take back these belongings, which is not worth mentioning to her.

He reached out to untie the jade pendant on his belt, and kept it together with the gold medal, so he couldn't see it.

But halfway through the solution, it stopped again.I often unconsciously pinch and caress the inscribed phrase on the back of the jade pendant, and the sharp-edged characters have become a little smooth by my touch.

Under the osmanthus tree in the back mountain that day, I saw the jade pendant on Liu Yueying's belt and the words behind it.

This is the best memory she brought me, because it is too sincere and pure, people are reluctant to discard it.Forget it, don't understand, just wear it like this.

Finally, I looked around again, and my eyes stopped on the small bottle of gourd with lingering fragrance.After a long pause, he put it in his bag.It has been a long time since I smelled the fragrance of light plum blossom and sandalwood.

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Prime Minister Yang left the capital and went to Qingzhou Supervisor Canal, but Prime Minister Yang's sister did not have such good luck.

Yang Hao didn't know that on the fifth day after she was placed under house arrest, Yang Zhi was caught and thrown into the prison. She didn't know what the punishment department would do with her.Yan Xi knelt in front of the government hall for three days and three nights begging to see the emperor, not even seeing the leftovers of the dragon robe, and finally passed out outside the hall due to exhaustion.

Chang Shi didn't tell Yang Li about this matter, if she did, she wouldn't leave without arguing with the emperor.But now that she is a Nipusa crossing the river, she can't protect herself, and she still wants to seek justice for others?Under tremendous pressure, the emperor put the blame on Yang Zhi so that she could leave the capital safe and sound.

When Yan Xi woke up, he had already been carried back to Yan Mansion to rest.A father-in-law was appointed in the palace to guard her and wait until she woke up before sending a message.

"Master Yan, the emperor has something to say to this servant in private."

"My father-in-law is sitting, what's the matter?" Yan Xi suppressed the anxiety in his heart and greeted him vigorously.

"Your Majesty Yan, you are from the Sangong's family. Even if the Sangong has passed away, the legacy of the family will always be passed on. Therefore, the emperor wants the servant to come over and remind you that she can not pursue the matter involving Prime Minister Yang to you, but you'd better Draw a clear line and don't get ashamed because of a woman."

The pupils suddenly contracted, full of unbelievable.

"My lord, the emperor is a monarch who cherishes talents and loves talents. I hope you can understand her painstaking efforts."

His hands gradually clenched into fists, and the veins on his neck were exposed due to anger.After holding back for a long time, Yan Xi sneered.

"Elder-in-law, I would like to trouble you to have a word with the emperor, and say that the humble minister Yan Xi wants to ask His Majesty, since she doesn't want to be ashamed because of a woman, why does she want to kill Li Quansheng and put her servant in the prison?" , and sent a team of relatives to secretly follow Prime Minister Yang?"

"This……"

"Eunuch, don't be afraid, just say so. If the emperor gets angry, I will bear the consequences." Yan Xi took out a silver ingot from his bosom and put it in Eunuch's hand.

Knowing that the emperor said this to show others to see, it was also to remind her; but it was hard to stop the unknown fire, Yan Xi did something against the emperor for the first time, if his father's spirit in heaven knew that she was disrespectful to the emperor, he would definitely show it. The sandalwood board beat her all over the floor to find her teeth.