Lin Jiajinyu of the Red Chamber

The atmosphere of this year's Mid-Autumn Festival is very strange. Just after the Mid-Autumn Festival, the emperor fell ill, surrounded by a dozen imperial doctors, taking turns to check the pulse.The empress dowager burned incense and chanted Buddha in the small Buddhist hall every day to pray for the safety of her son, and the empress dowager didn't have the heart to manage the palace affairs anymore, and everyone in the harem even lowered their voices by three points.

The emperor is a very sensitive person. He intuitively felt that the emperor was sick. He wanted to ask someone. Women in the harem are not allowed to engage in politics. As for the courtiers, he is a retired man, so he is embarrassed to call his assistant for no reason, so I brought my nephew here.

Xu Ziwen's face was not very good-looking, and he said straight to the point, "Uncle, you better not ask me, Jing Chen told me not to tell you." He rolled his eyes and looked elsewhere, as if he was unwilling to answer the emperor.

"Bastard words," the emperor knew that there must be something wrong, and he wanted to hide it from him, so he asked even more forcefully, "You won't say it unless he tells you? I told you to say it, but will you say it? What's wrong with the emperor? Didn’t you feel fine yesterday, this illness is too sudden!”

"Why don't you ask Wang Ziteng. Jing Chen has a big temper. I told him he would be unhappy, and I don't want to quarrel with him."

The emperor became more and more anxious, and said angrily, "I'm going to ask you, are you going to resist the order?"

Xu Ziwen shut his mouth tightly.The emperor was so angry that he slapped the table, "Okay, each one's wings are hardened, don't take me seriously! On weekdays, she speaks sweetly and sweetly, but when she encounters troubles, she will be blindfolded..."

"Xining is dead." Xu Ziwen said suddenly, the emperor held the relief of the dragon head on the armrest, and said in shock, "How is it possible? Xining has not yet reached the age of forty, and I have not seen him go to Zhezi!" Xu Ziwen's face was gloomy like a mystery Tie, the Emperor asked, "How did you die?"

"Uncle, you also know about the emperor sending Wenfei to Ping'an Prefecture." After the emperor nodded, Xu Ziwen said, "Wenfei and the others are in Ping'an Prefecture now, and it was written by Wu You..." He said for a long time Sighed, and stopped talking, the emperor was so anxious that smoke came out of his head.

"Beheaded and killed indoors, poured oil and set fire to it."

The majestic king of the county... The emperor was angry, "Here, the county king of a country was assassinated. Could it be that the entire general's mansion is full of dead people? The guards are accompanying him! What are you doing?" Leng, frowned and asked, "But there is something inside?"

"At that time, Chang Shi from Brother Zhongshun's mansion brought a dozen or so entourages to the general's mansion and died in the guest courtyard. The Qingfeng sword he carried on his body was similar to the scars on Xining's body... and there were others. The conclusions drawn..." Xu Ziwen said in a low voice, "The emperor's face is not very good when he reads the secret script, because it is a special performance of the secret script, and no one dares to read it without the emperor's instructions. Well, he fell down, and I was startled. I asked him for a long time, but he couldn’t hide this matter, so he showed me and Wang Ziteng. It’s strange to talk about this matter, which makes people I think it's too coincidental. The emperor didn't ask me to tell you because he was afraid that you would be angry."

"I see, you go down." The emperor said with a flat face.

Xu Ziwen sat still and sighed, "I was afraid that you would be like this, so I didn't dare to tell you. Brother Zhongshun and I have always been against each other, but I don't believe that he would do such a thing. Usually he would just use It's okay to fight with a pen, he doesn't kill people when he hunts, how can he do it. The emperor is not angry with his loyal brother, he is angry with these lawless gangsters, he is so bold... Also, this is terrible How to explain to Xining Palace? Xining has no descendants."

Only then did the emperor sigh, and said in a gentle voice, "You have always been sensible, I know it. Okay, let's go first, I will think about it carefully, how can this matter be so simple, the king of a country died of an assassination, tell it out What is the face of the imperial court? Tell everyone who read the scriptures that day to shut up first! Go and show me the scriptures."

The emperor is not a fool. It can be seen that this book was written with great care, unscrupulous analysis, prudent and reasonable, and every step is in place. Even this kind of shocking coincidence has been written. The loyalty to Wang Changshi and the official status of several guards are very good. Clearly, there is no intention to discredit King Zhongshun.Wu You knew that the emperor didn't like him very much, but it was extremely inappropriate for Tu Wenfei to submit such an excerpt. After all, he was the younger generation of King Zhongshun. the capital.

King Zhongshun heard his father's call, but he didn't take it seriously. As soon as he entered the door, he knocked down a blue and white exquisite teacup. Fortunately, King Zhongshun also knew a little bit about martial arts. Now that the emperor is old and weak, he didn't smash it. In the middle, King Zhongshun knelt down as soon as his legs softened, and called out in shock, "Father?"

"You did a good job!" The emperor was furious, "Dare to send Chang Shi to Ping'an Prefecture to assassinate Xining! Who borrowed your courage! Do you still have the emperor in your eyes! You beast, who instigated it? You, hurry up and recruit!"

King Zhongshun was so shocked that he opened his mouth wide and couldn't speak. What, Xining is dead!

"Pretend to be stupid!" The emperor stepped forward and kicked King Zhongshun a somersault. Zhongshun got up, and he also knew that he was being fooled by others, so he covered his shoulders and hissed, "Father, my son!" I really don't know what's going on? Father, you know my son best, how could I do such a perverse thing! Father, someone must have wronged my son, I beg my father to take the lead to redress my son's grievance!"

"Injustice!" The emperor looked down at Zhongshun's terrified face viciously, and asked in a cold voice, "Okay, then I ask you, what did you send Chang Shi to Ping'an Prefecture for!"

King Zhongshun was full of tears, and the wound on his shoulder caused bursts of burning pain. He cried, "I just asked Zhao Changshi to send a few altars of wine to Xining. Ping'an Prefecture produces good tea, and Xining remade Phoenix single Cong, my son asked him for some, and ordered Chang Shi to bring it back, thinking of dedicating it to Father Emperor..."

"Zhongshun!" The emperor raised his voice, stared coldly at King Zhongshun's tearful face, and felt even more disgusted in his heart. He knew that this son was a little clever, and he was willing to enjoy some family happiness under King Zhongshun's deliberate flattery. , but this does not mean that the emperor can allow Yun Zhongshun to have other thoughts!Zhongshun likes to recite poems, taste tea, listen to operas, and enjoy flowers. This is of course very good. The emperor is even pleased that Zhongshun can be a wealthy and idle person safely. Now King Zhongshun dares to send someone to Ping'an Prefecture in private... The emperor said sharply, "You know what I gave you What does this title mean? Loyalty and obedience mean loyalty and obedience! Do you think everyone in the world is a fool? You ordered the fifth-rank Changshi to take the fifth-rank and sixth-rank guards all the way to Pingan Prefecture, Just to send a few jars of wine? How many taels of tea? Zhongshun, tell me, what kind of tea is picked in autumn! And when did you use old tea? " King Zhongshun turned pale, and the emperor certainly wouldn't miss it. Sneering again and again, his sharp eyes narrowed slightly, and he questioned bitterly, "Do you know what it is to be a courtier? What do you want to do with the general of the border town?"

"Father, I really don't care. My son and Xining also grew up together. They used to study in the palace and were classmates. I just heard that there are many bandits in Ping'an Prefecture. Zhao Changshi is a weak scholar who doesn't know martial arts. Only then did the servants send guards to protect him." King Zhongshun didn't know where something went wrong, but Zhao Changshi was killed, King Xining was dead, and his people were also dead, the key is that he was arrested He hit it straight and stabbed him in front of the emperor.Absolutely must not lose the trust and love of the emperor, King Zhongshun licked his head a few times, his forehead resting on the floor tiles, and cried hissingly, "Father, think about it, how many people are there in Zhao Changshi and his party? Xining has been in Ping'an Prefecture for 20 years. There are countless personal soldiers and attendants protecting him. Taking a step back, if Zhao Changshi really did it, how could they die? Who killed Zhao Changshi and his party? Father is wise, This is definitely someone who intentionally framed my son, father, you have watched my son grow up, and my son never dared to be disloyal or filial, father."

"Then tell me who framed you?"

Zhong Shun raised his head, with a bruise on his forehead, red and swollen eyes, very embarrassed, and said, "I heard this suddenly, and it was like a thunderbolt from the blue sky. Now there is no one left. I ask my father to order a clear investigation and return my innocence!"

"Okay, go back to the mansion and think about a more reasonable reason why your Changshi bodyguard died at the general's mansion in Ping'an Prefecture?" The emperor seemed a little tired, and said lightly, "Don't mention this kind of wine and tea. You are so stupid that I am embarrassed to believe it! Then, go and tell the emperor why the injury on King Xining was caused by the sword of your guards? Yes, you think it is a coincidence, but there are so many princes and dignitaries in the court, why? It's just the people in your family who are going to make up this trick!"

The emperor walked away, and King Zhongshun rushed over to hug his father's legs, crying, "Father, my son really didn't do anything, father..."

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Tu Jingchen didn't lie down for too long, and at night he struggled to get up and went to Renshou Palace to pay his respects.Seeing his haggard face, the emperor asked Tu Jingchen to sit on the couch, and sighed, "If you are not feeling well, you should rest more, why come here."

"Son, I heard from Rui Zhuo..." Tu Jingchen said in a low voice, "Father don't need to be angry, I just want to discuss this matter with Father. My son doesn't believe that it was Brother Wang's long history who killed Xining, if someone does the murder , must kill and flee, although the sword wounds match, it is more likely to be framed."

"I really annoy him. Others study to become smarter and smarter. Zhongshun is stupid. I asked him for a long time, but I only knew how to complain, but didn't have a single useful word." The emperor rubbed his brows wearily, "Zhongshun has always been Confused, I know he doesn't have the guts, but it's true that he doesn't act cautiously, gives people a handle, and makes important ministers in secret. His job has been dismissed, and he will never be used. He is not a job material."

Tu Jingchen moaned and persuaded, "Brother Wang has the benefits of Brother Wang. Brother Wang is not as meticulous as Brother Wang in compiling books and history."

"No, these are not small things like eating, clothing and bickering. For example, he and Rui Zhuo didn't get along. I never paid attention to how many times they quarreled. Some things can be discussed. Even if you take a step back and be more tolerant, it doesn't matter. Some things don't matter. Speaking of you, I can never just sit back and watch!" The emperor flatly refused, and said coldly, "Everyone has his or her own use, Zhongshun can accompany me to watch a play to make me happy, filial piety is commendable, and I usually favor him more and give him more rewards , It’s also common in human relations. I always thought he was a clear one, but I misunderstood him. This seat is not easy to sit in. I know your embarrassment. Zhongshun is crazy about reading, and he was instigated to use him to do some good things. It's a matter of no table. You are only his elder brother, so it's fine to let him get three points. But remember, you are the emperor! Wake him up now, and he will really go wrong later on, no matter how embarrassing you good!"

Without waiting for Tu Jingchen to speak, the emperor asked directly, "The matter of Xining is complicated and strange, what do you think?"

"I thought, there have always been a lot of merchants, merchants and barbarians in Ping'an Prefecture. It must not be ordinary people who can assassinate Xining. But this matter, I have some rumors with Brother Wang. If it drags on for a long time, there will be more disputes. Unfavorable brother Wang." Tu Jingchen said, "It's better to give a posthumous title first, just as Wenfei is in Ping'an Prefecture, and bring Xining's coffin back together, so that he can be buried in the ground. Xining died, and the general's mansion in Ping'an Prefecture must be buried. Only mature people can hold back, the generals in the court, Feng Tang has always been safe, what does the emperor think?"

"Well, it's okay. Feng Tang is rough on the outside and careful on the inside, but he can also be ordered to investigate the matter of Xining."

"Yes, I also have the same intention. Besides, the county king was assassinated, and the Jiedu envoy of Ping'an Prefecture had no way to rule, and it was difficult to get rid of the ties. Shi Guangzhu resigned from office. Also, the county king of Xining, Xining has no sons, I heard that the nephew and grandson next to him are not promising people. He has guarded Ping'an Prefecture for more than [-] years, and he has worked hard. Now he died in vain, and the succession of his heir is an imminent matter, so we can't sacrifice it without burning paper." Tu Jingchen said, "I thought, it's better to order the sixth son to inherit the throne of Xining."

The Emperor was thoughtful, nodded and said, "Well, that's the reason. The matter of Xining should be settled on the surface first, and it's not easy to investigate secretly."

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After this incident, the emperor ordered King Zhongshun to hand in an errand to the Ministry of Rites and concentrate on studying behind closed doors in the mansion.Although Concubine Xu didn't know the specifics, she was unavoidably worried, and there was something wrong with her body, so she asked for medicine again.When the emperor went to visit, Concubine Xu inevitably mentioned that her son was ignorant and asked for some favor.

The emperor felt bored, and his face was a little bad. Concubine Xu had been with him for many years, watching her face, thinking that her son might have made a big mistake this time, she was even more worried, and her illness gradually became serious.