Minister

55【Six Years of Jiankang】

"it's me!"

Saul Hahan smiled gracefully without losing his demeanor.Gan Mating couldn't hide his embarrassment, he looked up at her but didn't see a trace of contempt.

"You, dressed like this? How did you come in?" Apart from embarrassment, there was more surprise.

"It's been a long time since I got in touch with the old people in the palace. I only came in today when I had time." Saul Hahan stepped forward lightly: "Does Your Majesty know that the chief steward of your palace has been bought by Wang Yunyi. Before I also sent letters in, but I couldn't pass his test."

Gan Maji was so surprised that he had no words.

"I came here today because I have something important to tell His Majesty." Saul Hahan sat cross-legged beside the table, "Chahan's family has made arrangements, and we will come to rescue you in a few days."

"What?" Gan Maji was taken aback.

"Yes, there are fewer trustworthy people nowadays, and I dare not pretend to do things like this to others. Your Majesty must make arrangements." Saul Hahan glanced at it calmly: "This is the only thing that can turn around." Opportunity."

Gan Maji's expression flashed: "I thought that you would not agree with me and the Chahan family... I think you are closer to Wo Tuolei..."

Saul Hahan put his hands together and smiled: "...Is there still this chance now?"

Gan Maji was silent.

"Your Majesty...the only choice I have now is...the country and you..." Isn't it?

"..." Gan Maci raised his head and glanced at Saul Hahan: "...you are the princess born in the first place...you can stand on your own after you abolish me...isn't this also a choice?"

Hearing what Gan Maji said, Saul Hahan knew that he had sensed the direction of the wind, and he was unwilling to trust himself any more.

"...you are the only one for me..." Saul Hahan's eyes were confused for a moment: "...you are my only choice."

Gan Maci sighed deeply: "Now, doesn't Wang Yunyi also act according to your face?"

Saul Hahan sneered: "You don't trust me?"

"……how come?"

"Heh... If I'm really what Brother Wang thinks... Why do I have to come back when the city is broken? I will wait until today if I want to become king on my own?"

Gan Maji didn't expect Saul Hahan to speak so bluntly, and it was difficult to reply for a while.

"I didn't expect...you would not trust me..." Saul Hahan sighed sadly: "The words have been brought, after that, it will be the matter of Brother Wang and Chahan's family..." After speaking, he stood up and wanted to leave .

"No..." Gan Maji hurriedly held Saul Hahan's hand: "...I'm just worried about you, I'm leaving, what are you going to do?"

"Walking with you..." Saul Hahan responded blankly.

A trace of unconcealable joy flashed across Gan Maji's face.Saul Hahan thought silently—are you so happy because you finally don’t have to worry about cheating, because you don’t have to worry about me being crowned king by others?Ah……

After a brief silence, Gan Maji softened his smile: "Now you are the only one who is willing to help me, just like before..."

Saul Hahan looked up at the man's smiling face. He was no more domineering than his second brother Wo Tuolei, but he won the support of the princes and nobles and the trust of his father just because of his harmless face.It cannot but be said to be a peculiar thing in this country where Wu Xingbang is established.Luckily the man has never been bright, as ever.

"What are your majesty's plans in the future?" Saul Hahan also softened his eyes.

Gan Maji's voice hesitated: "Going south, the Chahan family can't rely on it for a long time. If you can, you still have to rely on your clan... What do you think?"

Saul Hahan nodded: "That's what I mean too..."

Gan Maci secretly heaved a sigh of relief, seeing that Saul Hahan's expression eased, he was even more pleasantly surprised.He knew about this younger sister, and the fact that she was able to take such a risk to bring such an important promise today showed that the situation outside had been settled.I was imprisoned deep in the palace, unable to move, and could only rely on my sister's way.At first, he was worried that Saul Hahan would be biased towards Voltore, but after hearing what she had done, he worried that she would become king on her own.But looking at it now, she still dare not.

"Are you surprised? It seems like a lifetime away... Half a year ago, I was still a noble royal family, but today I am almost no different from a prisoner." Gan Maci sighed deeply: "It is I who have troubled you, and caused you to be trapped. Dilemma, unable to protect itself."

Saul Hahan turned his head slightly, she knew this man well, as expected...Gan Maji took a short breath, and began to chatter: "Back then, when we were young, I could see Your friendship with Wo Tuolei, if he doesn’t tell me, he must be willing to tell you. Although you and him are not so close, but you are more frank... Over the years, you have helped me wholeheartedly, and I have failed you. I remember... I also remember those who owe him... Monan, after the death of his father, he has become less and less than before. Those tribes who are prominent because of their military exploits are less and less in awe. When I ascended the throne, I looked at the scenery, but in fact It's too late. Only you know the difficulty. Now that Monan has suffered such a calamity... I am not the king of subjugation but I want to do the deeds of the country. This... This is really a condemnation from heaven! Those ordinary days The nobles who have been favored by me are busy protecting themselves at the moment, and even the palace servants are vying to be Wang Yunyi's eyes and ears." Gan Mating wiped the corner of his eyes: "...now I am alone, only you are still with me Don't give up."

Saul Hahan sighed: "Brother, as I said earlier, others regard you as the king of Monan, but I only regard you as my elder brother. I know that you love me, so..." Saul Hahan held up his hand Passing the jug on the table machine, shaking it slightly, poured a glass and handed it to Gan Maci's hand: "...I definitely can't let you go."

Gan Maci saw that Saul Hahan's eyes were reddish, and he was also a little sad, but when his finger touched the cold porcelain cup, he woke up with a start, hesitated for a while, and said: "...Since I broke the city, I, no longer I'm drinking." After saying that, he poured the wine into the bucket at his feet.

Saul Hahan nodded, leaned over and took the kettle on the stove, brewed two cups of tea from the tea bucket and put them on the table, took a shallow cup and took a sip: "... what brother said Yes, I should give up drinking too."

Seeing that Saul Hahan's face didn't change, Gan Maci secretly breathed a sigh of relief, and finally blamed himself a little, and said: "Back then... I married that woman because I betrayed you... Now go, I will reunite with you." Let's start, okay?"

Saul Hahan couldn't help being startled when he heard this, and almost spilled the tea in his hand.

"I can't help myself, I wronged you... I will never make you sad again, this time I will never break my promise." Gan Maci took a sip of the cup of warm tea.

In the past, I thought he was just a hypocrite, but at this moment, I feel that he is so disgusting!How come I didn't find him so disgusting before!Saul Hahan frowned unabashedly—that sip of tea was already enough!

"...I think..." Gan Maji suddenly felt dizzy and weak, and when he came back to his senses, he saw that Saul Hahan had stood up and stepped away several steps away.

I think?Saul Hahan looked up and looked coldly—I think?I'm afraid you can't think anymore...

When I was young, I always felt that the weak are good, and I couldn't help but want to sympathize and help.And Gan Maci happens to be such a "weak person", because he is not as good as the two younger siblings in everything, but enjoys extra care.Is it because of the eldest son?Some, but not all.The more he understood the benefits of 'showing weakness', the more he relied on this method.In the past, I always felt that Wo Tuolei was too sharp, but now that I think about it, I think that the king's nature is more thorough than his own.

Marrying a queen in order to win over nobles - has anyone ever made you do it?Was it that weak and unfortunate woman who made you do it?Obviously it is for self-interest!How can you just say such a high-sounding?

Instigate nobles in order to consolidate strength——I am a princess who is far away from the court, and I have dead soldiers to help me when I am in a desperate situation. How about you?Why are you alone?Not even a servant who can report?Can you really say your complaints so calmly?

For the sake of your own throne, you will not hesitate to drag me into a desperate situation—since you love these empty promises, then I will tell you generously, your peace and prosperity are all there!You treat the people of the country like dung, and the people of the country still want to belong to you.Do you believe it?You are willing to believe, I am willing to say!

Are you going to fool me with family affection again?And your inexplicable, wishful thinking love?Please say... please!

Do you blame others so easily for all your misfortunes because you call yourself a 'weak'?

Saul Hahan looked at him coldly, originally thought that he would be sad, at least he would hesitate a little or couldn't bear it, but unexpectedly, he was completely calm.

"You!" Gan Maji felt a twitch in his chest, and the pain and numbness was unusual: "...you! Drink it too!"

You too will die!

Saul Hahan said indifferently: "On the cup..."

Gan Maji tried hard to see the cup on the table clearly, but felt that his eyes were blurred and he could only see the outline.I wanted to reach out to take it, but I couldn't raise my arm no matter what. There was no tingling or unbearable pain. I just felt weak all over, and even breathing became difficult.

This kind of medicinal powder is not difficult to make, and it is difficult to distinguish the medicinal taste when it is put in wine or tea. Just a small amount can make people's whole body stiff and their breathing uncontrollable.This near-suffocation method of death is hardly noticeable except for the blushing of the recipient's face.The court or the nobles like to give it as a poison reward to concubines, servants and servants who are forced to be buried, so that's what they like - you don't want to see a group of bloody women in the underworld, right?

'Laughing and talking happily', how many elegant women left with hatred for this ordinary poison?

Saul Hahan stepped forward, wanting to pick up the teacup, suddenly!Gan Maji, who obviously couldn't possibly be alive, pounced forward like a zombie, and pinched Saul Hahan's wrist with one hand.Because of the deep poisoning, he didn't even have the strength to hold up his eyelids, so he let his head droop to the side and his eyelids rolled weakly.Saul Hahan almost screamed out of fright. While trembling, Gan Maji's mouth opened wide, and he couldn't make a complete note from his throat, but he still wanted to speak hoarsely.

"...I...curse...you..."

Saul Hahan felt that he understood the vague words, and a layer of cold sweat broke out on his vest.Gathering his mind, he found that Gan Matang's terrifying expression was fixed on his face—yes, he is dead, finally dead!By accident!Just when he wanted to breathe a sigh of relief, a gust of wind blew in from nowhere and swayed the palace lantern... With a whoosh, the hall became dimly lit.

Is your soul gone?Saul Hahan desperately pulled out his wrist, Ganmaiji's corpse lost its power, and fell crookedly on the cushion... Maybe, maybe, the souls of this palace were relieved. Gone with you.

Saul Hahan took a deep breath, and tremblingly straightened Ganmai's corpse. According to the original plan, he stuffed the letter he had prepared in his arms into his inner robe, and wiped the cup he had drunk. Put it back on the tray, crumpled a piece of kraft paper that had been filled with 'Xiao Yan Huan', and threw it in the bucket.After doing all of this, Saul Hahan covered his stinging face and closed his bloodshot eyes.

It's time for me to go, Saul Hahan said to herself, feeling more insecure than ever before, but she knew she had to be strong now.I must leave as soon as possible!After staggering two steps, Saul Hahan glanced back for the last time. Under the illumination of hundreds of lights, Gan Mating, her brother, was leaning peacefully on the cushion, as if he was sleeping and would wake up soon. Come and say hello to her with a smile.

When Saul Hahan turned out of the side door in a panic, a candle that was inserted at the highest place of the palace lantern burned out. The flame trembled a few times on the wick, and fell to the side. The fiery red tears were frozen by the cold wind. Formed a pool of bright red.

All the guests waited anxiously at the right gate of Xiyuan, but the days of gloom cleared up today, and the moon shone dimly, which made people anxious.Finally, the door bolt rang softly, three clicks, three clicks.All the guests held their breath and opened the door carefully.Saul Hahan's pale face surprised even Ke Feng, but now she can't care too much, after making sure she won't faint, Ke Feng grabbed Saul Hahan's cold hand and pressed against the palace. The wall goes out.The shadow of the flowering tree was constantly changing in front of his eyes, Saul Hahan felt like a leaf in the wind, trembling shamefully.In a daze, after several pauses, Ke Feng suddenly hugged Saul Hahan: "Princess! Be careful!"

It seemed that he was climbing over the wall, and a pair of equally strong hands on the other side of the wall firmly caught him.Saul Hahan held him tightly with his backhand.

"Princess?"

Saul Hahan tried his best to smile: "Successful, let's go!"

An unremarkable pony cart drove out of an alley, just like the pony carts driven by other watchmen, with black curtains and a thin yellow horse, walking unhurriedly on the fine sand and mud on paved streets.

Back at the Princess Mansion, the rest of the affairs have been dealt with properly, and I will leave the city as soon as the signal from the city gate comes out.Saul Hahan's female officer made a bowl of sugar water for her: "Your Highness, you need to rest for a while!"

Saul Hahan nodded: "This time, there are only four of you left. Among them, you and Liang Nail are the most dangerous. You have to be careful!"

The female officer's name is Zuoyu, one of Saul Hahan's trusted aides. She knew that Saul Hahan was feeling uncomfortable at the moment, so she just nodded and sat beside her silently to accompany her.Saul Hahan looked around the study for the last time, pretended to be relaxed and smiled, and patted his forehead with his hand.It was only when I moved my hand that I felt pain, and only now did I realize that the back of my hand, which was injured during the day, was more swollen.Zuo Huo held Saul Hahan's hand, and gently rubbed it for her.Rubbing, rubbing, Sol Hahan suddenly remembered something, stood up and walked towards the inner room - sure enough, the man put the broken franc bottle back to its original place in an orderly manner.

I am also in a hurry, such a beautiful bottle has been ruined by myself.Several pieces of delicate glaze flakes were missing, exposing the brass inner tank, several places were smashed, and the bottle mouth still had traces of being knocked.Touching the fallen pieces, Saul Hahan suddenly felt much relieved, as if the person was by his side, persuading him carefully, or thinking of ways to make himself happy.

"Princess! The signal from the city gate has arrived!" Zuo Yu didn't know what Saul Hahan was thinking, so she announced in a low voice.

Saul Hahan snorted, pinched the glaze piece hard with his fingers, thought for a while, but finally he was not willing to put it back, and secretly wrapped it in the handkerchief: "Okay, let's go."

In the sixth year of Jian'an, on the third day of September, the dim sun rose above the horizon, and Laluo Yanke, the director of the Monan Palace, led the inner room as usual to enter the palace to serve.The little servant in charge of clothes and hats suddenly ran out of the bedroom in a panic: "Master in charge! Your Majesty is not in the bedroom!"

Um?La Luo was a little surprised, but the king's behavior has been a little weird recently, maybe he was upset and went elsewhere?La Luo didn't dare to be negligent, and hurriedly led everyone to look into the side hall, but there was no one there!La Luo couldn't help but pushed open the door of the main hall in a panic—fortunately, La Luo breathed a sigh of relief and ordered her left and right to wait at the door, tidied up her clothes and hats, and then walked towards the people in the hall cautiously.

"Your Majesty, Your Majesty, it's morning," Lara said softly.

The king was still asleep.

La Luo took a few steps closer: "Your Majesty, Your Majesty? Can I help you to rest in the bedroom?"

The king still did not wake up.

La Luo sighed, and boldly stepped forward: "Your Majesty, sitting here is to give birth... oh!"

The little servants at the gate of the hall heard the screams and ran in quickly, only to see La Luo fell to the ground, his fat body trembling non-stop, and his finger pointed at the crooked Monan King: "Your Majesty! Your Majesty, he is dead!" La!!!"