The Eight Winds of Rebirth

Indeed, as Zhao Dian said, although it was just two cups of poisoned wine, no one was injured or killed, it caused a little turmoil in the government and the public in the next few days.

First of all, Xue Yiyang, the Imperial Envoy of the Right Capital, presided over the case, and together with the Criminal Department, they questioned and thoroughly investigated all the people who came to the crown ceremony that day.

Xue Yiyang did not come alone. He used to take care of things and never provoke others, but once he was in charge, no one would dare to provoke him, because besides the Metropolitan Procuratorate, there were two righteous brothers behind him, and there was a sect The meaning of the emperor is.As for the members of the Ministry of Punishment, headed by Shangshu Zhang Fan, they obeyed the emperor's orders. Naturally, they cooperated and helped Xue Yiyang's arrival. As for the members of the Three Kings faction, headed by the two servants, they could only find ways to protect themselves wisely. However, despite this, the Three Kings Party was still subjected to all kinds of difficulties and suspicions during the interrogation. Just the servants and eunuchs who were imprisoned were locked up in several prisons, which can be regarded as making Zhao Dian's people restless.

As a result, the Ministry of Punishment was messed up, and Zhao Dian would not be reconciled, so he dragged the Ministry of Rites into the water. Who made the Ministry of Rites handle the ceremony from top to bottom that day?

The only thing to blame is that Qu Guang, Minister of the Ministry of Rites, is an unrighteous person. He often relied on Emperor Zongzheng's trust to seize power and accept bribes, and his subordinates naturally followed suit. However, Daye is only used for royal sacrifices and dojos every year. I don't know how many times the Fa Conference will be held, and there are countless oil and water that can be obtained from it. Therefore, under the hands of officials from the Ministry of Punishment who came to find fault, the people from the Ministry of Rites naturally couldn't get any benefits. Is it suspicious that the drug was used, and it turned out to be a bunch of scandals of bribery and bribery. Every morning, the papers of impeachment and rites can be piled up into a hill, but Emperor Zongzheng is so angry that he can't do it in a day. Call Qu Guang into the imperial study room and scold him a dozen times.

But the emperor doesn't know what the current Daye Dynasty looks like, he just opened his eyes and closed his eyes to hope for peace and tranquility. Zhao You never knew how much he weighed. It's not a mistake, he never hoped that Tianwei, Earthquake, and Ancient Times would shine through the present, he only hoped that Daye would not be destroyed by himself, nor by... Zhao Mian.

Therefore, although Qu Guang was greedy, in Zhao You's eyes, it was far from the time to be deposed. At least he still thought that there would be one more person to advise the prince when life and death were at stake.

On the face of it, Emperor Zongzheng and the three kings caught each other by surprise, but in fact, both of them were hurt, and each other's vitality was damaged. I don't know who got a lot of benefits from it without any effort.

Emperor Zongzheng repeatedly warned himself that the current toss is just a price to be paid, and when he finds the key evidence, he will definitely make those people look good.

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There was a lot of ups and downs outside, so it was rare for Gu Xiangtan to be free here. Anyin planted a lot of flowers and plants in the courtyard, and Gu Xiangtan occasionally watched them tend them, and then listened to Zen Master Guanzheng's lectures. It's the Mid-Autumn Festival.

In the morning, he received a letter from his master. Gu Xiangtan was very happy, and replied seriously, telling Fu Yalian to pay attention to his body, and said that the capital is stable, Emperor Zongzheng, Empress, and others treated him very well. On the day when the bloody case is revealed, or soon, he will be able to return to Luli.

Half of these words were written for Emperor Zongzheng to read, because Gu Xiangtan knew that this letter could not be delivered to the master honestly, and there must be a detour on the way, as for the other half, it was true To be honest, he really wanted to find an opportunity to go back, he couldn't leave the master alone there alone, thinking wildly, Gu Xiangtan didn't want to see the tragedy of the previous life again.

In the evening, Eunuch Sun personally invited Lingfo to the Mid-Autumn Festival banquet.

It stands to reason that there have been a lot of bad things recently, the emperor should not be in the mood to invite everyone to have a banquet together, but if he doesn't open, it seems that he is stingy, and if there is a chance to get close to Gu Xiangtan, Hou Bingchen, etc., how can he let it go? Pass.

Therefore, Gu Xiangtan also went generously. When the sedan chair arrived there, many people had already arrived. A bright moon was in the sky, as big as a disc, and the long road in front of Ziwei Palace was covered with palace lanterns. Go dim red, such as dots of stars, too beautiful to behold.

Seeing him walking, there was a group of people waiting far away at the end of the corridor to pay respects to the Tongling Buddha. Gu Xiangtan saw that the leader was tall and tall, with wide eyebrows and long beard. , and the man standing beside him was about the same age as him, but a little short and fat, and his round belly could not be covered by his brocade satin robe.

"Xiaohou Mei Sisheng pays respects to the Lingfo." Guan Yonghou made a long bow to Gu Xiangtan, then pulled a woman beside him and said, "This is the little girl Mei Jianxi, who met the Lingfo together."

Gu Xiangtan took a look at Mei Jianxi. This woman was dressed in pear yellow, her brows were emerald green, her pink face was green, her eyes were slightly lowered, and the corners of her lips smiled lightly. She was indeed as charming as the rumors said. Next, her concubine Mei Jianyou, who was hiding in the dark of the palace lantern, became more and more inconspicuous. Even Mei Sisheng seemed to have forgotten this daughter, and only thought of talking about it together when she saw Lingfo looking over.

Mei Jianyou still stumblingly answered as before, not daring to raise her head.

Gu Xiangtan only glanced at them and nodded slightly.

The Duke Jing invited him, and Gu Xiangtan followed him into the palace.

But after walking two steps, a person came up slowly in front of him. The person was dressed in purple, his lotus steps moved suddenly, and his black hair almost dragged the ground, swaying like a dance with the wind.

Walking to the front, he blessed Gu Xiangtan neatly, and bowed to Jing Guogong and Mei Sisheng one by one, but Mei Sisheng obviously couldn't bear it, and hurriedly said: "Miss Gong, don't ask for too much." Courtesy, don't be too polite."

Duke Jing laughed, turned his head and said to Gu Xiangtan, "You haven't seen Lingfo yet, this is my little girl, her boudoir name is Yiling."

In fact, as soon as Gu Xiangtan saw Gong Yiling Mausoleum, Gu Xiangtan almost understood the meaning of the emperor's banquet today. Since the crown prince is already weak, it is natural to add another master to the East Palace. No wonder Jing Guogong looked at it like this The spring breeze is proud.

However, when Gu Xiangtan faced Gong Yiling, the faint smile on his face was restrained a bit, and replaced with a bit of sincerity.

Although Gong Yiling is not as stunning and beautiful as Mei Jianxi, but it has its own demure demeanor, and it advances and retreats well. It is indeed a good candidate for the Feng position, but it is a pity...Hua Feng may not be able to match Xianglong.

"Fairy in Yaochi feasts on Liuxia, and leaves hairpins in her drunk to make flowers..." Gong Yiling sniffed, and said softly, "It smells so fragrant, it's jade hairpins."

Gu Xiangtan flicked his sleeves and said with a smile: "My little attendant has planted a lot in the yard, and they usually use it to make tea and remove the fire. Miss Gong is very knowledgeable."

"My family also loves jade hairpins. If there is a chance, the Tongling Buddha said it."

Gu Xiangtan nodded, talked with a few people for a while, and was taken to the table by Eunuch Sun.

Emperor Zongzheng and the empress hadn't arrived yet, but Hou Bingchen did come, but surrounded by the officials chatting, only Zhao Yuan sat on one side, with his head half down, wondering what he was thinking.

He was dressed in white, with his long hair tied behind his head, leaving only a few strands that slid down from his temples. With the night breeze in the palace, he forcibly carved out a quiet world from this noisy place, and he could only pretend to be him. one person.

As if aware of the gaze, Zhao Yuan raised her eyes and looked over, her pair of almond eyes were very bright, lined with tear moles at the end of the eyes, faint and cold, false and true.

Gu Xiangtan didn't hide from the staring gaze, but went straight to meet him.

So, the two looked at each other motionlessly from a distance of several feet.

There was a smile in Gu Xiangtan's eyes, cunning like flowing water, Zhao Yuan watched the coldness in his eyes gradually recede, and the corners of his lips lifted up as if nothing.

At this moment, Gu Xiangtan's eyes paused, and he looked at Zhao Yuan's side.

Zhao Yuan also turned her head slightly, and saw a maidservant standing cautiously not far away, holding something in her hand, her face hesitated to speak.

Seeing her walking in front of Zhao Yuan, Gu Xiangtan said a few words awkwardly, and the two of them looked not far away together, and saw Mei Jianyou who was sitting by the table looking over anxiously.

"In order to thank the prince for his help last time, my young lady specially embroidered..."

The maid was interrupted coldly by Zhao Yuan before she finished speaking: "I didn't help her with anything, so you don't need to thank her, just take it back."

The maid turned pale, and stood there in a dilemma. Seeing Zhao Yuan drop those words, she didn't look at her again. The corners of her lips were tightly pursed, and her handsome profile was as cold as ice. Go back and talk back.

Tears welled up in the corners of Mei Jianyou's eyes, and she secretly wiped them with a juan handkerchief, not daring to look up again.

Zhao Yuan didn't care what happened on the other side, but when she looked at Gu Xiangtan again, she saw that he had turned his head away and talked to Zhao Jie who came over at some time.

Zhao Jie's fan seemed to grow in his hand, no matter where he went, it was flickering now.

"For so many years, the Mid-Autumn Festival family banquet is the most lively one today, with people from far and near coming, as well as familiar people." Zhao Jie said while looking at Guan Yonghou Mei Sisheng's family.

Gu Xiangtan said: "The Mid-Autumn Festival reunion, the emperor must want to be popular, and it's good for the blood of relatives to get together from time to time."

Zhao Jie naturally said yes, and looked at the other side, with an interesting tone: "It's all because of relatives, I'm afraid it's just a fish's eye."

Gu Xiangtan followed his gaze, but saw that Zhao Su also arrived at the inner hall at some time, and was sitting in an inconspicuous place at the end of the table, surrounded by scattered officials of low rank. Quite a lonely look.

At this time, Zhao Su happened to raise his head, and seeing Gu Xiangtan hurriedly nodded his head as a signal, but when he glanced at Zhao Jie, he hurriedly lowered his head again, with an attitude that seemed a little fearful.

Gu Xiangtan listened to Zhao Jie and snorted softly.

Not long after, Emperor Zongzheng and the Empress entered the banquet, the Crown Prince joined, Concubine Jin also followed Zhao Ze, and several concubines, and then the banquet began.

The emperor looked happy, and Zhong Xuliang, the right minister, asked the emperor what happy event he had.

Emperor Zongzheng reached out to receive the urgent report from Eunuch Sun and handed it to Hou Bingchen, saying: "General Hou knows? It's very satisfying!"

Hou Bingchen naturally knew about it a long time ago. He and Cao Qin have been in frequent contact, but at this moment, he still opened his eyes and looked at the good news and said hello.

Everyone in the banquet shouted long live three times immediately, and said that Daye Changping can rule the world.

The crown prince said some auspicious words first, and Emperor Zongzheng couldn't help but say: "Nowadays, the sun and the moon are clear, the world is peaceful, and there are good generals defending the country. If the crown prince can cultivate himself and keep his family in order, then I can truly rest assured." gone."

As he spoke, he looked at Jing Guogong: "I think Yiling is not young anymore. He is usually filial and obedient in front of the queen, and knows the general principles. Now he points it out to the prince to be a good match for Fengluan and Ming. how?"

Duke Jing was naturally overjoyed, he quickly knelt down to thank him, and everyone congratulated him one after another. The banquet was peaceful and happy for a while, only the crown prince stood aside with a stiff face and forced a forced smile.