The emperor is embarrassed

Liu Ying got Ruan Hongfei's advice, and since Ruan Hongfei came back here, she went uncharacteristically and refused to say anything to Li Fang.

The noisy Li Fang scratched his ears and cheeks, so anxious that he couldn't help asking.

Liu Ying said indifferently, "I am here to act according to your face. You have already sent someone to stay outside with me. Naturally, someone will tell you about everything. Besides, since you are not happy with me talking about the imperial capital , I will naturally not mention it again. As for meeting Lord Du Ruo, you all know it well, just chatting and drinking tea, and didn't say anything."

Li Fang was quite suspicious, so Fang asked Liu Ying again.Who knew that this kid had a petty temper, he approached Liu Ying and asked, "So, you don't want to go back to the imperial capital?"

"What do you do when you go back? Although I miss my parents at home, I just want to introduce you to them when I go back. I am the only child in my family, and my parents are getting older. They will definitely not allow me to be with you." Liu Ying's expression was blank. Expression, "It's fine if you don't go back."

Li Fang was speechless for Liu Ying.

Lin Yongshang is in trouble.

Marquis Anding and Liang Dongchu brought General Yangzhou, the magistrate of Yangzhou, to his governor's mansion.

An Dinghou had a leaflet rolled up in his hand, and at this time, there was also a leaflet on Lin Yongshang's case.

Lin Yongshang saw a few of them, stood up to greet them, and said with a smile, "How come Hou Ye and you are free? Could it be something?"

Hou An Ding's eyes were sharp, he had already seen the leaflet on Lin Yongshang's case, and said with a smile, "It turns out that Master Lin already knew about it. We are here for this, Master Lin, what is said in the leaflet..."

"Of course it's nonsense." Lin Yongshang said decisively.

The flyer said that Lin Yongshang, formerly known as Fan Jiye, colluded with pirates and ordered General Fuzhou to open the gate of Fuzhou by himself in the name of Shangfang's sword.

Lin Yongshang's nonsense was unconvincing. Liang Dongchu stepped forward and bowed, "My lord, it stands to reason that you are an upper official, and lower officials shouldn't have doubts about you. But now, we are in a hurry to follow the power, and we all know that your lord Before coming to Huaiyang, His Majesty bestowed the Taizu Sword on you. Can you please take out the Taizu Sword now, and wait and see for the lower officials."

Lin Yongshang said lightly, "No."

Not to mention Liang Dongchu, even Marquis An Ding's expression changed.

Lin Yongshang said, "Your Majesty bestowed the official Shangfang Sword, not for the purpose of showing you around at will."

Marquis An Ding persuaded, "Lord Lin, it's very important now, please bring out Shang Fang's sword, let me wait and see, it can be regarded as An An's army and the people's opinion."

"Even if I ask for the Taizu's sword, my lords, who of you have seen it? How can you determine whether it is true or false?" Lin Yongshang asked lightly.

This question stopped several people.Even Marquis Anding has never seen this sword before, the main reason is that the royal family regards this sword as a treasure and will not show it to others.At that time, Ming Zhan thought that Lin Yongshang was young and would not oppress others, and he was afraid that someone would disobey Lin Yongshang, so he gave Lin Yongshang this sword to use.

Lin Yongshang also knew the value of this sword, so he kept it properly and never showed it to others.

Lin Yongshang said, "This news is just a rumor to confuse the public and disturb the hearts of the people. If some adults have time to ask me whether the matter is true or not, it is better to go out and find out the reason for this confusion, so as to appease the people."

Marquis An Ding suddenly said, "Although we are not blessed to have seen this sword, but Marquis Yong Ding has seen it."

Lin Yongshang looked at Andinghou, and Andinghou looked back at Lin Yongshang firmly, and said softly, "Back then, when the Supreme Emperor first ascended the throne, Yongdinghou took this sword and went to the northwest as an imperial envoy, dismissed the old Duke Jing from the military, and Pingyanghou took over the old Duke Jing. position, commanding the frontier army."

"Master Hou must see it?"

"Lord Lin, in Yangzhou City, not only your Governor's Mansion, but also Lord Liang, the Prefect of Yang, General Zheng, and the Marquis's wife and children, and hundreds of thousands of people." Anding Hou said solemnly, "At this time , The whole city is preparing for the war, and there is no time to send people to Fuzhou to verify the truth of the rumors. Today, if there is something that offends Lord Lin, I will definitely apologize to him in person in the future."

Lin Yongshang nodded happily, "Okay, when Marquis Yongding returns, please bring out the sword of Taizu together, and I invite everyone to watch together."

It would be delusional to see anything suspicious on Lin Yongshang's face.

An Dinghou is not a fool if he can be a transfer envoy of the Salt Division.

At the beginning, Princess Xiangyi did not agree with the restructuring of the Princess Mansion, and she was the wife persuaded by Hou An Ding to save the country with curves, which made her mother-in-law, Princess Xiangyi, nod.

Even when Lin Yongshang arrived in Huaiyang, Marquis Anding had never been in trouble.On the contrary, when the salt class was reformed, he was so helpful. Even Lin Yongshang should be praised. Andinghou is a sensible person.

Anding Hou is indeed a sensible person. He has been in the officialdom for many years, and now the emperor intends to reuse Lin Yongshang.So, how could Marquis Anding be in trouble with Lin Yongshang?To be in trouble with Lin Yongshang is to directly slap Jinshang in the face.

If you slap Imakami in the face, it's hard not to be hated.

Therefore, Hou Anding not only actively cooperated in the salt class, but even treated Lin Yongshang politely. He helped a lot when Xue Chunhong died suddenly and Lin Yongshang took over the governor of Huaiyang amidst the turmoil.

In the past, the relationship between Andinghou and Lin Yongshang was quite good.

Hou Anding didn't want to offend Lin Yongshang unless necessary.

However, when Zhao Qingyi sued Lin Yongshang's identity as suspicious, Anding Hou felt that something was wrong.

Marquis Anding married the daughter of Princess Xiangyi Taichang. Princess An Yue's biological father died in the rescue.

Princess An Yue has met Feng Qize, so naturally she has also met several of Feng Qize's companions.

As soon as the case of Lin Yongshang's life came out, Princess An Yue had already mentioned in bed that Lin Yongshang's appearance was indeed somewhat similar to Feng Qize's companion, Fan Jiye.

At that time, Marquis Anding was also sweating for Lin Yongshang.

However, what happened next proved Lin Yongshang's supernatural powers.

Although An Dinghou had never met Lin Yongshang when he was young, he had met Fan Linxi.He was even no stranger to Fan Linxi's sons.Now that Lin Yongshang is approaching his age, the similarities between blood relatives are unavoidable.

Therefore, no matter how powerful Lin Yongshang is to make the emperor trust him, his identity has long been doubted by Marquis Anding.

However, even if Marquis Anding suspected that he knew something, he was not a woman who talked nonsense with others.

Even, Occasionally, An Dinghou felt that Lin Yongshang was indeed capable.

It is better to count than to count. Although An Dinghou admired Lin Yongshang, the terrible thing finally came.

When Hou An Ding saw the flyer in Liang Dongchu's hand, he was shocked. After all, he thought that the possibility of Lin Yongshang's surname was Fan was extremely high.And Lin Yongshang did come to Huaiyang with Shangfang's sword. If it was true as the leaflet said, Lin Yongshang would blame the royal family for his hatred and treason.It coincided with the Tatars going south, so it is hard to say what happened to them.

Therefore, no matter whether Lin Yongshang is really offended or not, at this time, he can only be offended.

Marquis Anding sat in the governor's mansion, waiting for Marquis Yongding to come back.

Marquis Yongding has always been meticulous in his armaments, he went to patrol the city himself, and when he saw someone talking endlessly with this leaflet in his hand, he snatched it up and took a look, he was immediately dumbfounded.However, Marquis Yongding's reaction was extremely quick. He immediately ordered people to search the whole city, and anyone who hid and caused trouble would lose their heads.

At this time, I can't control too much.The stability of order should be the first priority.

Under Yongding Hou's resolute and ruthless methods, when Yongding Hou was about to return to the governor's mansion, a lot of leaflets were collected, and no one in the city dared to discuss anything.

Marquis Yongding was about to go back to the Governor's Mansion to ask for clarification, but on the way he met a half-acquainted person, Xu Yingyu.

"I have some matters that I want to discuss with Lord Hou in person. It is very urgent. I wonder if Lord Hou is free?" Xu Yingyu lifted the curtain of the car and asked openly.

Originally, Marquis Yongding thought, what can a girl do!But Xu Yingyu claimed to be a "lower official", and Yongding Hou suddenly remembered that the girl in front of him was not simple, she was also a female official next to the empress dowager.Instead of looking at the monk's face to look at the Buddha's face, and hearing Xu Yingyu say "a very urgent matter", Yongding Hou said, "I'm going back to the governor's mansion."

Anyway, I live close by, so go to the Governor's Mansion and say it's the same.

Unexpectedly, Xu Yingyu shook her head, "Master Hou, please come with me to Shanren Hall, it won't delay Master Hou much time."

Marquis Yongding had no choice but to go to the Shanren Hall with Xu Yingyu.

Xu Yingyu got out of the car and led Yongding Hou to the secret room to talk.Xu Yingyu explained in a gentle voice, "I only found out about this secret room after I bought this shop. Don't worry, Lord Hou, I am a powerless woman, and I have no malicious intentions."

Yongdinghou couldn't help laughing, "Girl, I'm about the same age as your father, don't pretend to be in front of me, just say what you have to say." If even a woman like Xu Yingyu is not at ease, Yongdinghou will be in vain years.Although Xu Yingyu is quite capable, but Xu Yingyu's background determines everything. Her mother and brothers are all in the imperial capital, so what malice can she have?

Xu Yingyu asked Marquis Yongding to sit down, sat down herself, and sighed, "Master Hou also saw the leaflets on the street?"

Marquis Yongding also couldn't say that he didn't know.Xu Yingyu asked, "Does Lord Hou believe it?"

"It's nonsense." Yongdinghou and Lin Yongshang have known each other for a long time, but if they are familiar with each other, it is within the past six months.He believed in Lin Yongshang's character, no matter who Lin Yongshang's surname was, he would never do such a thing.

Xu Yingyu felt relieved, "When I first saw this leaflet, I also felt that the people behind the scenes were very evil. I was worried that Mr. Lin was in the government office and didn't know what was going on outside, so I ordered the servants at home to send a copy. Show it to Lord Lin, and listen to the servant's report. Although Lord Hou doesn't believe it, but Marquis Anding, Lord Governor, Lord Prefect, and Lord General all went to the governor's office together, and seem to ask Lord Lin to take out the sword of Taizu. , so you can relax."

Marquis Yongding did not object to this opinion, and said solemnly, "At such a time when people are panicking, if Lord Lin can walk around the city with the sword of Taizu, it will surely calm people's hearts."

"Master Hou, you have seen a lot, have you ever thought about what if the Taizu's sword is lost?" Xu Yingyu asked solemnly.

The Marquis of Yongding turned pale with shock. For a long time, the sharp eyes of a falcon caught Xu Yingyu's face, and said in a deep voice, "If the sword of Taizu is lost in Lord Lin's hands, Lord Lin will be punished with death!"

Xu Yingyu's face turned pale, her fingers trembled slightly, but she still said calmly, "Lord Lin's death penalty is inevitable, but, as far as I can see, there are now external and internal troubles. The Tatars are coming soon. If Taizu Condemn Lord Lin for the matter of the sword, who will be responsible for Huaiyang's political affairs?"

"If you want me to say that the governor is guilty, the governor is temporarily serving as the governor as usual." Xu Yingyu looked at the calm and upright face of Yongding Hou and said, "What's more, at this time the imperial capital is under siege, and the imperial edict is hard to come out. Even if the imperial edict can be sent from the imperial capital , at this moment, apart from Governor Liang, there is no better candidate."

Marquis Yongding pursed his lips. He and Liang Dongchu didn't have a good relationship.

Martial men are usually straightforward, like Marquis Yongding, when Lin Yongshang encountered the Zhao family's lawsuit, Liang Dongchu actually went to the military camp to win over him, and his words had a deep meaning.This made Yongdinghou, who had a good friendship with Lin Yongshang, very displeased with Liang Dongchu's actions, and didn't give Liang Dongchu any good words.

If Lin Yongshang stepped down and replaced Liang Dongchu... Marquis Yongding pinched his fingers, "Your Excellency Xu, if you have something to say, you might as well just say it."

Xu Yingyu felt relieved when she heard this, "Master Hou must remember the injustice that Mr. He suffered. Master Hou has been in the imperial capital for many years, why don't you understand? From the first day you came to Huaiyang, some people thought about it. Want to ask Master Hou to step down?"

"However, there is a tacit understanding between Lord Marquis and Lord Lin, and some people have attacked many times, but they have not succeeded." Xu Yingyu looked at Yongding Hou and asked directly, "Now, if Lord Lin is punished at this time, even though Lord Marquis has a high title, Officials have to obey the command of Governor Liang. Of course, in the past, this is not a big problem. However, at this moment, the military and government are at odds, and Huaiyang is facing a double attack from Tatars and pirates. , Lost the city and fell into the ground, Lord Hou is a sinner of Huaiyang! He is a sinner of the country!"

"The safety of Huaiyang entrusted by the emperor is in the hands of the Marquis, but the Marquis has not protected the water and soil of Huaiyang. What kind of face will I see in the future!" Xu Yingyu said coldly, "Governor Liang is jealous of Lord Lin. It's been a long time. If Master Hou thinks that I treat a gentleman's heart with a villain's heart, then Governor Liang went to the military camp to befriend Master Hou when he saw Master Lin was involved in a lawsuit against the Zhao family, Master Hou, remember?"

"Master Hou, a great husband, how can he take a liking to such a villain!" Xu Yingyu said, "Master Hou, think about it. At this time, Mr. Lin is being plotted by others, and his official position is not guaranteed. Who is the beneficiary? Could it be Hou?" Lord? Or the Marquis of Anding? Or the magistrate of Yangzhou? General of Yangzhou?"

Xu Yingyu shook her head slowly, and said in a deep voice, "Neither of them!"

"Master Lin, if something happens, the beneficiary is Liang Dongchu!"

"Now that Liang Dongchu called the Marquis of Anding, the prefect of Yangzhou, and the general to question Mr. Lin, he obviously wanted to drive Mr. Lin to a desperate situation and replace him." Seeing that Marquis Yongding did not speak, Xu Yingyu continued, "Let's think again, let's ask, What if Liang Dongchu was the one who arranged the leaflet? How did he know that Taizu’s sword was lost? Others don’t know, but he does, and it probably has something to do with him!”

"If Lord Hou looks coldly at Mr. Lin being framed and fails to help, he will hand over the safety of Huaiyang to the hands of the real rebels." Xu Yingyu said calmly, "I heard that when the Supreme Emperor fell into the hands of the Ruan bandits, the imperial capital The safety of the whole life depends entirely on Lord Hou's loyalty. Lord Hou bears the trust of the Supreme Emperor and the Emperor, if the incident in Huaiyang loses his fame for the rest of his life, the lower officials will be very sorry."

Marquis Yongding was not good at words, so he listened to what Xu Yingyu said.

Of course, Xu Yingyu was exaggerating a little. For example, although Marquis Yongding didn't like Liang Dongchu, it would be too much to say that Liang Dongchu had a relationship with the rebellious minister.

Yongding Hou said, "As Master Xu said, Master Lin has lost his sword, Liang Dongchu is very selfish, so how about handing over Huaiyang to Marquis Anding?"

"The Marquis of Anding is just a transfer envoy of the Salt Division. He has never been involved in Huaiyang political affairs before. If Governor Liang is left idle for no reason, how can Governor Liang be convinced?" Xu Yingyu came for Lin Yongshang, so she would naturally veto Marquis Anding, and then go on again Li said, "It's An Dinghou himself, such a smart and prudent person. Since Governor Liang is innocent, how can he act as an agent in political affairs. If there is any disagreement, An Dinghou will have to go around."

"If Lord Lin and Governor Liang both step down, who will be in charge of Huaiyang?"

Marquis Yongding was helpless, "Sir Xu, if you have something to say, just say it straight? I'm a straight person, so you shouldn't be selling lawsuits anymore."