[Qing Chuan] Mu Emperor's Grace

Sun Dachuan followed the crowd into the dark room, wandering among several piles, and suddenly heard a sound of violent struggle coming from in front of him.He looked down and saw that Xiao Lian was also gagged and tied firmly to the stake.

He hastily removed the silk cloth that was stuck in Xiao Lian's mouth: "Xiao Lian...how do you..."

Xiao Lian was finally freed from the bondage, and looked at Sun Dachuan with tears in her eyes: "Dachuan...it's you...it's really you..." Because of the long-term bondage and poor blood circulation, her hands were very cold, but Rubbing on Sun Dachuan's rough face in surprise.

Sun Dachuan held Xiaolian's hand, trying to give her warmth: "It's fine...it's fine..."

He Shen silently watched the scene of the reunion, and instructed to arrange the imprisoned woman well, before he took Chen San aside, and said seriously: "Tell me, how did you know about this place?"

When He Shen followed all the way, he felt something was wrong.The reason why Cathay and others imprisoned Xiao Lian here must be because the emperor's royal driver was stationed in Jinan to avoid leaking the news, and they even imprisoned the maid who delivered the meal, in order to ensure that no one was gossiping outside .Seeing Chen San's performance, He Shen was sure that he knew about it. If it weren't for this one who slipped through the net, this case would very likely become a case without a head.

Chen San glanced at He Shen evasively, and said falteringly: "Your Excellency...you know...a place like a prison...only the prisoners and the guards face each other day and night. It's so rare that a girl came, Although she doesn't like to talk, she is also smart when she runs errands. I was happy when I saw her, and I saw that she was carrying the food box by herself every time, and I didn't know who to deliver the food to, so I followed her out of curiosity. I saw this dark room. Originally, I planned to rot in my stomach, but I didn't expect such a day to happen."

He Shen let out a sigh of relief when he heard the words. With the testimony of Xiao Lian and Chen San, it is impossible for Xu Ji and Guotai to get away with the crime.

After explaining the follow-up matters properly, He Shen wrote a note about the case and submitted it to Hongli for review.

Hongli looked at the booklet, was silent for a long time, and said sadly: "Shandong Province, with an annual output of 280 million shi tax and grain, has always been a large province of grain. , Cathay and others have always trusted me. It is unforgivable for them to actually use my trust to commit crimes.”

He Shen listened quietly to Hongli's words, and waited until the furious emperor's anger subsided, He Shen said: "Now that Xu Ji and Guotai have been imprisoned, please let the emperor show you how to deal with it."

With a long sigh, Hongli picked up a copy from the imperial case, handed it to He Shen, and said, "The Fucha clan has a big family and a great business. Before this person is dealt with, the copy has already arrived in front of my eyes."

He Shen spread out the booklet, glanced at it briefly, and then frowned.

"I know that Fu Kang'an said that Fu Heng was in poor health at this time, because he wanted me to treat Cathay lightly for the sake of Minzhe and Fu Heng. But none of the things he did was beheaded." If I obey Fu Heng, I will be sorry for the people of Shandong, but if I do not obey, I will also chill the hearts of the heroes."

Seeing Hongli rubbing the center of his brows tiredly, He Shen walked behind Hongli the next moment and massaged his temples for him.

Hongli heard He Shen's voice softly coming from behind: "Your Majesty, that day I counted Guotai's crimes in front of the people of Jinan in the courtroom. If I don't punish them again, I will definitely not be able to explain to the people. Those Among the women imprisoned by Cathay Pacific, apart from those who have been rescued today, there are many who have turned into wisps of wronged souls and are lifeless. If they are easily let go, it is really impossible to comfort the spirits of these women in heaven."

Hongli closed his eyes, listening to He Shen's gentle persuasion, he only felt that the feeling of irritability dissipated little by little.He nodded and signaled He Shen to continue.

"In fact, the severity of the punishment depends on everyone's opinion. In terms of crimes, Xu Ji's behavior is even worse than Cathay's. He used private money as official money, mixed sand into grain bags, and forced good people into prostitution. As the governor, he has everything. Xu Ji deserves to be executed. As for Guotai, although his crimes are comparable to Xu Ji's, as the chief envoy, in order to save the face of the Fu Cha family, he can be named as an accomplice Head, dismiss Cathay Pacific from his post and exile, and never use it again."

Hongli asked doubtfully, "Never use it?"

He Shen smiled and said: "Yes, never use it. The emperor spared Cathay's life, and it was for the sake of Mr. Fu's face. As for the will of never using it, Cathay is equivalent to a useless person, Fu Chajia Naturally, you will not pay attention to an abandoned son. There is also Wen Shou, the current governor of Sichuan, not only will he not resent the emperor, but he will only do his work with more dedication, after all, his son's life is still in your hands."

Hongli didn't speak for a long time after hearing the words, just when He Shen was puzzled, he suddenly heard a burst of hearty laughter: "He Shen, fortunately, I don't need to be an official in the same dynasty with you, otherwise if I offend you one day, it will be bad luck Slightly."

He Shen's strength was moderate at first, but he suddenly became more serious when he heard the words: "Your Majesty, please don't bury me. Although the process of this case was tortuous, the result is good. When we finish dealing with the Jinan matter, Then we can set off for Tai'an Mansion."

At the mention of Tai'an Mansion, Hongli's face became silent.He Shen was puzzled, but looked at Hongli's expression, and closed his voice tactfully.

Since we are going to Tai'an Mansion, it is natural to prepare for the ceremony of offering sacrifices to Mount Tai.But Hongli's interest was not high, and the officials who picked him up from Tai'an Mansion were so worried that their hair turned gray.The emperor didn't give any news, so he could only ask Heshen one by one.After finally getting all the sacrificial utensils ready, we will leave for Tai'an soon.

On this day, He Shen was packing his bags in the room when he suddenly heard a knock on the door.He opened the door, and a woman dressed as a maid stood outside the door, holding a red cloth tray in her hand.

When the maid saw him, she bowed politely first, and then said softly: "My lord, the imperial concubine heard that you have injured your knee recently, and specially ordered this servant to bring some medicinal herbs for your body."

He Shen was taken aback, and immediately took the tray flattered, knowing that Imperial Concubine Ling must have known what Concubine Dun had done to him that day.

He smiled warmly and said: "Thank you for your love, the imperial concubine. How can I be able to be worthy of the courteous treatment of the imperial concubine?"

The maid smiled sweetly and whispered: "Your Majesty is serious, who doesn't know that Your Excellency is the emperor's right-hand man. Only by taking care of yourselves can you share the worries of the Emperor."

He Shen bent his lips and said with a slight smile, "I don't know what orders the imperial concubine has?"

The maidservant's eyes lit up, and the smile on her face deepened: "No wonder the empress always praises your lord, saying that you have a delicate heart, and you can see through it at a little bit. So I will say it directly, the imperial concubine wants to ask your lord, what is this?" Is there a decree from the emperor to let the imperial concubine and empress go up Mount Tai together?"

He Shen was taken aback for a moment, the emperor and empress climbed Mount Tai together, which was once an honor bestowed by Hongli on Empress Xiaoxian.But for some reason, Empress Xiaoxian contracted a serious illness during the night when she stayed in Mount Tai.Since then, he became ill and passed away not long after.Some people say that the empress misses her beloved son too much, so she becomes depressed and ill; others say that the Taishan sacrifice is something that only a true dragon emperor like Hongli, who is blessed with blessings, is qualified to do. Xiaoyu died.

But the rule that the emperor and empress climb Mount Tai together became a custom after that time.But this time the Ulanala family did not accompany Hongli on the east tour, if one had to choose a concubine to climb Mount Tai with Hongli, it would be Ling Guifei according to the position.It is reasonable for her to send someone to ask this question.

However, the Wei Jia family was doomed to be disappointed, Hongli did not intend to climb Mount Tai together with the Wei Jia family.

He Shen rubbed his nose in embarrassment, and said softly: "I don't dare to lie to the empress, but the emperor really didn't give a decree, but just told the slaves that this sacrificial ceremony must be carefully prepared, and it must not be sloppy."

The servant girl's face froze when she heard the words, and she couldn't help showing some disappointment.She was obviously not as calm as she was at the beginning, but forced a smile and said: "So that's how it is... this servant understands... Please also, for the sake of the imperial concubine and empress, please mention the imperial concubine in front of the emperor more often."

Having said that, the purpose of the maidservant's visit is also very clear, He Shen nodded and said: "Please rest assured, my servant, I will do my best."

The maid got a satisfactory answer, nodded and left.

He Shen returned to the room, lifted the red cloth on the tray, and saw a ginseng inside. The lines on the ginseng body were intertwined in layers, and the density of the ginseng showed that the age of the ginseng was not short.He Shen looked at the ginseng and sighed, the things that the imperial concubine could bring to reward people would definitely not be defective, so under the banner of taking care of his leg injury, he made favors and inquired about the news.Even a maid beside her is so eloquent, no wonder Ulanara is not her opponent at all.

He Shen put away the ginseng and went to find Hongli alone.When I arrived at Hongli's residence, I was told that the emperor was going to inspect the school today and was not in the room.

It was already noon when Heshen found Hongli on the school grounds, and the chill brought by the winter wind was somewhat relieved by the sunshine.Hongli stood in the shooting range, drew the bow and nocked the arrow for several rounds, and the red heart in the center of the target was pierced with dense feather arrows.

He Shen watched fascinatedly from the sidelines, Wen Neng picked up a pen to secure the world; Wu Neng immediately decided the world, I am afraid it is the dream of every passionate man.

Like a tacit understanding, when He Shen's blood was boiling, Hongli suddenly turned his head and glanced at him, handed him the bright yellow bow in his hand, and said with a smile: "Do you want to try it?"

At that moment, He Shen felt that the intrigues in the court and the intrigue in the harem were far away from him.All that remained in his mind was the cloak that was blown loudly when Hongli was shooting arrows, and the muscles that were hiding strength under the cloak.

He carefully took the bow from Hongli's hand, the real feeling in his hand was a little heavy, but all the haze in his heart dissipated and he became relaxed.