Eldest sister is not easy to do

The night stretched as far as the eye could see. After leaving the palace, Shu Yu got into Feng's carriage and headed north.Not long after, they arrived at a house that the Feng family had placed outside the capital.There is no one in the yard, but all kinds of furniture needed for daily life are available.There are also some fruits and vegetables.Xiaohong, Luo Lan fetched water and asked Shu Yu to change back into a girl's outfit, but Shu Yu said instead: "The danger is not over yet, let's be more cautious, let's dress like a boy!"

Nurse Ning, who was accompanying her, tidied up and looked at a table of delicacies. After everyone ate and drank some fruit wine, they calmed down.A few servants around Feng Ziying came in without resting.It can be seen that they are constantly inquiring for news.So, after dinner, Shu Yu closed the door, called Jiquan and Yongquan to him, and asked them sternly what happened.The two boys looked at each other, and Yongquan stepped forward and said:

"Miss, I will tell you the truth: Your Majesty passed away last night!"

Shu Yu nodded: It's time to die.It's just that the process has to be carefully asked.Let the two of them sit down and talk about the ins and outs of the late emperor's death in detail.

It turned out that after a few years passed, His Majesty began to recruit alchemists into the palace to refine the elixir of life for himself.There is a alchemist named Xu Zaifu from Maoshan who claims to be the reincarnation of Taibai Laojun and refines a "big Luo elixir" for His Majesty.After His Majesty ate, sure enough, two concubines were blessed that night.Since then, the alchemist has been favored, not only domineering in the palace, but also offering the Great Luo elixir to His Majesty one after another, causing His Majesty to "work hard" day and night, drinking and chewing, squandering his body like a young boy.However, the dragon's body only "bloomed" for less than three months before it began to lose weight.

The queen was worried, and invited a folk genius doctor to see the dragon body.The genius doctor didn't even read the booklet, and played in front of the emperor: "The joy of fish and water is already a poison to the guts of His Majesty today. Today, Your Majesty Yue Nu is in front, and Qi Ji is behind. He enjoys pleasure and disregards the health of the dragon body. It is really a drink of poison, and the people of the world are disappointed in His Majesty. What's more, the crown prince has not yet been confirmed, and the country still needs His Majesty to work hard. Please take care of your body."

As a result, the miracle doctor was pulled out of the Meridian Gate and executed.

After that, the emperor was even more greedy for beauty.Another group of treacherous officials invited favors. They used the pretext of praying for His Majesty, and falsely preached imperial edicts, so that all places will pay tribute to delicacies and jade wares.In fact, most of the good products fell into his own pocket, and only some not-so-good wine and meat were tributed to the old emperor.Unexpectedly, the alcohol was very poisonous, which made the king's condition worse and worse.Yesterday, the emperor got drunk in Huayang Palace and pampered a new concubine.After the palace woke up, he suddenly felt that his body had a fever like a scorching sun.Get up early, and immediately announce the imperial physician to see a doctor.After investigation, the emperor's internal organs were all poisoned by poisoned wine.In addition, the liver fire is strong and the kidney fire is vented, which makes the disease worse.The imperial physicians were in a hurry for three days before saving the emperor's life.

So far, the emperor has restrained himself a little, and no longer accepts new concubines.

Shu Yu made up his mind when he heard this, the moment when the emperor was poisoned by alcohol happened to be the day when Xue Baochai entered the palace.No wonder the plump beauty who is in good shape can never see the king.

After that, the emperor knew that he was seriously ill, so he reluctantly quit drinking for several days.But over the years, he has become addicted to alcohol.Later, if you don't drink, you can't eat, and if you don't spoil the concubine, you feel that life is boring.The emperor thought carefully: If there is no wine and no beauties, wouldn't this life be more difficult than death?So think carefully that although alcohol is harmful, you can't help but drink it.Only three months later, a gangrene protruded from the dragon's back.At this point, the emperor finally couldn't get sick.When the old concubine died, the emperor was in a coma day and night.The ministers of civil and military affairs of the court know that the day of the Lord's death is approaching.

But the position of the prince has not yet been decided.All the ministers, as soon as the Holy Majesty wakes up, they will go around and find out who the heir is in the emperor's heart.But the old emperor was not stupid. He only said one sentence: The imperial edict of the prince has been placed behind the sun and moon plaque on the Jinluan Hall, and I will not be allowed to open it to read after I die.

On the eve, the emperor fell asleep.General Protector Gongwei urgently recruits Prince Yizhong and Prince Zhongshun into the palace to listen to His Majesty's legacy.Who knows, His Majesty Qi Ran gave an order: "I regret that I didn't listen to Doctor Chen's words at the beginning!" Then he stopped talking, and then he couldn't breathe, hissing.Both Prince Yizhong and Prince Zhongshun burst into tears, threw themselves on the dragon bed, and called out the word father.However, at this moment, with the sound of candle lighting and the flickering of the red light, the old imperial eunuch has reported his death.

When the emperor collapsed like this, the empress, prince, and imperial brothers all cried and mourned loudly.Those eminent monks who were guarding the spirit in the old concubine's temple all rushed to the front of the imperial court after receiving the order of the general who defended the country.General Wei also summoned all ministers, civil and military officials, to guard the spirit of the former emperor.Everyone was weeping, but the position of the Son of Heaven had not yet been determined, fearing that something might happen, General Wei came to the Golden Luan Hall together with several Dukes and scholars.The imperial edict behind the sun and moon plaque was removed.Open it and look at it, and then summon the world: make the fourth prince Zhongshun the emperor.Then there was a funeral and filial piety, and an imperial edict was issued to Chinese and foreign envoys to amnesty the world.In the end, the fourth prince acted as the late emperor's administration, announcing that the eight princes including Prince Yizhong would be enfeoffed as the eight prince uncles, favoring Tron.

Shu Yu nodded and said: "It is a good thing that everyone has someone to be loyal to. However, the righteous and loyal thousand-year-old prince will not let it go, after all, he has a trump card in his hand."

Yongquan was surprised and said: "Miss knows that Prince Yizhong has weight?!"

Shu Yu asked back, "How is King Beijing?"

Ji Quan gave a thumbs up and exclaimed, "As expected of the eldest lady of the Lin family, her vision is extraordinary: that Prince of Beijing, Shui Rong, is the trump card of Prince Yizhong. The two of them worked together and won the support of the three major forces." : One is the nobles who are dominated by the four major families. Second, it is a group of Qingliu. After all, our prince is ranked after Prince Yizhong. These Qingliu literati, what kind of etiquette should be paid attention to. The third is the Qingliu in the capital. Divine Machine Camp!"

Shu Yu pondered: "The Shenji Battalion controls three quarters of the bows and crossbows in the capital, and they are well-trained. They are not comparable to the mob of the Imperial Forest Army. It can be said to be the most powerful force guarding the capital. General Wei is a frontier officer. Although the prestige is outstanding, it is beyond reach, and it is impossible to affect the Shenji Camp. On the contrary, the King of Beijing Jing lives in the capital, and has good friends with the guards. It is really easy to get the help of the Shenji Camp."

Yongquan beamed with joy: "Oh! Miss Lin knows better than us, that's right, that's right! Before, I couldn't figure it out: How could General Wei's prestige be so powerful that he couldn't restrain Shenjiying. "

Lin Shuyu took a sip of tea and sighed: "So, I thought about it: there will inevitably be a battle inside and outside the imperial city. The key to this battle is not the Qingrong Palace where the late emperor's body is parked, or even the Golden Luan Hall. It is, but it is..." She gritted her teeth and said, "In the Delong Hall!"

Lorraine was taken aback: "Miss, what do you mean: Those rebels are going to use those innocent ministers' families as a cover to threaten the ministers to submit to him? Oh, this is terrible. Last night, with our lady , but five ladies ran out after listening to our message. The remaining forty ladies have not been notified..."

Lin Shuyu only cared about this: "Is Mrs. Wei okay?"

Luo Lan said: "Because of old age, Mrs. Wei has been living in the palace. Last night, I sent Xiao Hong to be the first to inform her. Miss Wei, Mrs. Wei had already left when you were sound asleep. Before leaving, we sent people to deliver a lot of things. We were very scared at the time, so we didn’t accept their things.”

Lin Shuyu said: "You should accept it. Now that General Wei is so powerful, with Mrs. Wei's protection... No, you are right. General Wei, he is too powerful. If he is reluctant to step down, then it will be difficult It's done." Finally, Shu Yu made a final decision: "This battle looks very complicated, but in fact, as long as one thing is confirmed, we can decide who wins and who loses: who is the top general of the three major battalions in the capital, who is the commander-in-chief of the Imperial Forest Army? Who is the commander of the battalion?"

Yongquan said: "The first two are General Wei's subordinates. Only the battalion commander of the Shenji Battalion is not sure. But..."

Luo Lan asked anxiously: "Are you two going to die?! You didn't talk about my uncle. You said that such a big thing happened, where did my uncle go? Don't you worry about Miss?!"

Ji Quan's face blushed for a while, then turned pale for a while, and finally said: "Young Master, he said: The battalion commander of the Shenji Battalion is a mysterious figure in the Ministry of War. He usually does not appear in public at all, and only a few people know his whereabouts." And, our young master, we have dealt with him before. Now... the Shenji Battalion is worthy of being the strongest guard in the capital. Last night at midnight, they quickly banned the troops. When the Imperial Forest Army found out, they had already breached the city gate. They have penetrated into the Forbidden City. Outside the Shenji Camp, there are also troops from the three major battalions in the capital. Outside the three major camps in the capital, there are also generals from King Qin invited by Prince Yizhong!"

Lorraine almost fainted when he heard this.

Shu Yu sighed: "I understand: Ziying went to negotiate with the mysterious battalion commander. Those ladies fell into the hands of Prince Yizhong, so Prince Yizhong can dispatch the troops of King Qin: After all, the heads of the family members are in their hands! As long as the Shenji Battalion is withdrawn, this capital city still belongs to the Fourth Prince."

Yongquan sighed and said: "Actually, King Qin's troops arrived last night. The palace guards tried their best to protect the Fourth Prince and rushed out. But the female family members cannot be killed. Now, they are in the palace and are only protected by a group of eunuchs." Go. The young master knows that the young lady is also inside, so let the two of us pick you up. Actually...actually... the young master has already predicted the palace collapse. It's just that he didn't expect the emperor to die so quickly, so he was not prepared. The young master said Before going to the commander of the Shenji Battalion, he said to the two of us: The country is in danger, and we have to bear the trust of the four kings, so we can only do our best. Protect Miss Lin."

Lin Shuyu's eyes were a little red, but she wouldn't cry.If she cries, no one in this room will be calm.Therefore, she suppressed many impulses and just nodded lightly: "I understand."