Rebirth of the Tang Dynasty

There was silence in the hall, so quiet that one could hear each other's heartbeat.

The twelve copper-branched oil lamps swayed slightly as the wind blew past the curtain.Wu Meiniang stood not far away, looking at the pair of father and daughter sitting on the high platform, her palms were covered with greasy cold sweat.She is nervous about Gao Yang.

Gao Yang didn't know that Wu Meiniang was sweating because of her anxious palms, so she concentrated all her energy on coping, trying her best to calm her trembling heartbeat.Jin An sits backwards, and no one around her can escape. Interrogation is necessary. At that time, it will inevitably lead to the fact that she bribed the palace servants around Jin An.I wanted to take this opportunity to confess first.Gao Yang thought clearly, how well a matter is judged depends on how well it is done at first, if it is well done, it is a rebellion, and it is for the sake of the common people, if it is not well behaved, being loyal to the emperor and patriotic is also committing rebellion.

Gao Yang intentionally used her to know that the wine was weird to lead her to tamper with the people around Jin An, but he didn't want His Majesty to move much faster than she thought, he already knew it.

If you want to be frank and lenient, you have to find another way. They have all suffered from Jin An's losses. The best way is to arouse His Majesty to share the same hatred with her.

Gao Yang looked directly at the emperor's calm eyes like an ancient well, and said slowly, "Two out of ten."

Wu Meiniang looked at the emperor nervously, thinking about what the emperor was thinking at this time, and if she were the emperor, how would she deal with this situation, and tried her best to distinguish what she could do for Gao Yang.She shifted her eyes to Gao Yang, unexpectedly found that the calm and calm princess was completely different from what she had seen in the past.The princesses she sees are always unprincipled, love to take advantage of her words, and are approachable, but in front of her eyes, even though the corners of her eyes and brows are restrained, she can't hide the dignity and restraint in her bones, that luxurious dress with wide sleeves and long train However, the beautiful jade and gold ornaments worn by non-royal relatives are not allowed to make the princess superior, but because of the princess, they are unattainable.Wu Meiniang was a little absent-minded, but was awakened by the emperor's displeased low voice, and became worried again.

The emperor clasped his fingers and said, "Let's talk about it, what did you do?"

Gao Yang replied calmly: "But I have to protect myself, lest she will harm me, but I can't do anything." After a pause, he added seriously, "I don't have any ill will with her, and I can't just sit and wait for death."

Speaking of waiting to die, the emperor was silent for a while, with a half-smile: "So, you are quite reasonable?"

Gao Yang gracefully leaned forward and gave a salute: "My son has a clear conscience."

The emperor snorted, and seemed to calm down a bit.He has many sons and daughters, and there are only a few who are optimistic about him. Gao Yang has always been the most worry-free, and has never had a criminal record.Earlier, there was Empress Changsun, who never needed him to worry about the affairs of the harem. After Empress Changsun, the emperor saw that no one was as good as him, and was not worthy of the throne, so he kept the central palace vacant until now, and troubles arose.Ever since the matter of the last love in the house, the emperor felt that Jin'an was a man with great ambition and talent, he held grudges but not kindness, and was very sinister and vicious.Like Gao Yang, when he heard that Jin An was going to host a banquet, he felt that there must be something tricky in it, so he immediately asked people to investigate, and it didn't take a day to check back and forth.The people around Jin An were bribed by Gao Yang, so they didn't dare to tell Gao Yang some things. If the master rebelled, they would die as slaves, but when the emperor asked first, they said everything without reservation, in order to Get pardon.

The emperor no longer wanted to recall the feeling of extreme disappointment when he heard that his eldest son, who had devoted all his efforts to cultivating him, wanted to rebel, so he put aside Gao Yang's bribery of people around Jin'an, and asked, "How much do you know about the Eastern Palace?" ?”

Having bribed the people around Jin An, even if he wanted to pretend he didn't know, Gao Yang said without hesitation, "I only guessed a thing or two about the East Palace, and thought it was too unbelievable. Say. Besides, at the banquet, I have already warned the police." She explained the reason why she did not report it, and she had already come forward to ask him not to drink the glass of wine at the banquet.

The emperor's face was gloomy, he leaned back, and said: "It's too late for you to warn, my people have already gone to the East Palace to disarm and arrest people."

Gao Yang complimented her father at the right time: "The Son of Heaven is wise and mighty."

The emperor was not happy at all. If he was really wise, why would people turn against him one after another?That's all for Li You, he was rebellious and not caring to him, but the prince is different, he never treated Chengqian badly, he has repeatedly stated in public that he will never abolish the prince, he is concerned about all the staff in the East Palace, and the prince's subordinates He arranged it properly, and even asked about the homework in person, not daring to be careless.How did you work so hard to get to this point...

Knowing this, I thought about it day and night, and the more I thought about it, the more depressed I became, and the heartache was unbearable. The emperor supported the arrangement and fought against the East Palace, trying to win it without a single soldier. Right now, the prince is under house arrest, and Jin An bestows death and abolishes it. As a common man, it can be regarded as a rest.

As for Gao Yang, the emperor raised his eyes, he didn't think there was anything wrong with a woman being more powerful, as long as she was not in the wrong and respected the rules of etiquette, there would be nothing wrong with it, just like the empress, when Jian Jiancheng and Yuanji fought against him at the beginning, Pressing every step of the way, it was the empress who dealt with him in the palace to gain a respite. After he ascended the throne, he was furious many times and wanted to kill his ministers.The prince misbehaved and gradually lost his support, but Wei Zheng still tried his best to protect the prince. Even if he was lingering in the sick bed, he was afraid that the East Palace would be unstable, so he insisted on being the prince and grand teacher. I am afraid that it was not only because of the orthodoxy of the East Palace, but also to repay the empress for saving her life back then. stop.It's a pity that the Queen's painstaking efforts were wasted.

The emperor sighed, waved his hand and said, "You step back."

After finishing speaking, he leaned back, leaned on the table and didn't want to say any more, Gao Yang gave a salute, got up and left.

Walking into the hall, the emperor's deep voice suddenly came from behind, echoing in the hall: "You can see clearly and know what to do, don't let me down, and don't let Jin'an be your warning."

Gao Yang paused for a while, turned around, bowed his head on the ground and said, "My son, I would like to receive strict training."

"It's getting late and the road is difficult, Wu Mei, take the princess back." After saying this, the emperor turned over, turned his back to the front hall, and stopped talking.

Gao Yang was still thinking hard about every word the emperor said, and it seemed that the circle had passed now, but he didn't know if the old matter would be brought up again in the future, His Majesty was obviously absent-minded, Wu Meiniang walked to her side and helped her up without her noticing.

Walking outside the hall, I saw a fair little eunuch with his head open in the corner. Seeing the princess coming out, he breathed a sigh of relief, trotted forward, saluted in a hurry, and said, "The little one is by Shiba Niang's side." Those who are here are waiting for His Highness."

Gao Yang looked at him, recognized him as Si Zi's man, and said: "What's the matter?"

"Eighteen Niang ordered the little one to see that His Highness is well before reporting back. Does His Highness have something to take with the little one?"

Gao Yang bent his lips, smiled a little, and didn't say much, just said: "I'll go see her tomorrow."

The little eunuch saluted again and hurried away.

Gao Yang turned his head and saw Wu Meiniang following her half a step away. Originally, she had something to say to Meiniang. The matter related to King Jin had been delayed for a while. Now is a good opportunity. On one occasion, she was in no mood to speak again, and said, "Ah Wu, let's stop here."

Hearing her words like this, Wu Meiniang's heart twitched, and she said softly: "Your Majesty has an order to send His Highness back to the palace. Your Highness must not make things difficult for the servant girl."

Gao Yang nodded and walked forward freely.Wu Meiniang didn't bother her either, and the whole group was silent all the way.Gao Yang stopped in front of Anren Hall, and said to Wu Meiniang, "You must know that these days are not peaceful, so take care of yourself."

Wu Meiniang nodded earnestly, hesitated for a moment, saw that Gao Yang was about to leave, and hurriedly grabbed her sleeves, Gao Yang looked down at her thin white hands, Wu Meiniang felt as if she had been stung, and immediately let go. It is suitable for a long talk, she lowered her voice, and asked concisely: "Do you need me to deliver the news for you?"

Gao Yang frowned, and said displeasedly: "No need, just take care of yourself!"

Wu Meiniang was a bit puzzled, she knew that Guo Yi belonged to the princess, and she wanted to listen to the movement of Ganlu Palace, because she was afraid of being noticed, the princess seldom used Guo Yi to do anything for her, so she was extremely cautious.Now that she offered to be her person, why is she not happy?

This night's careful handling made Gao Yang very tired, and she couldn't wait to sleep in. She dragged her tired body and tried her best to speak clearly so that Wu Meiniang would not make her own claims: "You are forbidden to whisper, you are the people around His Majesty, You should be more cautious in your words and deeds, so as not to be intimidated by others." The emperor is not dead, can he tolerate the close service of people who leak his words?No one knows the emperor's shrewdness better than Gao Yang. Just like tonight, she seems to have escaped a catastrophe, but His Majesty will not only listen to one side of the story, and will check it from others. Fortunately, she has always been careful, and she has already done it Prepare.

When she said this, Wu Meiniang understood that she wasn't such a stupid person at all. After watching the emperor for a long time, she had also cultivated a certain level of Taoism. If Gao Yang agreed, she would have a way to pass the news without anyone noticing. , if Gao Yang should not...

Wu Meiniang's eyes became softer, and on this moonlit night, they were like the water of the Luo River, covering Gao Yang's body, and the tense strings in his mind were relieved.

They haven't sat together and talked properly for half a year.Gao Yang couldn't help softening his heart, and was eager to leave without expressing it. He turned around and listened carefully to Wu Meiniang's words.

Under the moon, the two stood opposite each other.Wu Meiniang wanted to ask if she didn't want her to deliver the news, was it for her safety, or was she afraid of causing trouble for herself, but when she saw Gao Yang's particularly clear and quiet eyes, she swallowed the words back, as if , there will be no result if you ask.In the past, she made explicit hints several times, but the princess thought it was a joke and never took it to heart.

Wu Meiniang hated her and couldn't love her, so she could only pretend not to know, and said in a low voice: "Since that's the case, I will follow His Highness's advice."

She is twenty years old this year. Many people have already become men, wives, and mothers at this age. She is trapped in the palace and serves as the servant of the emperor. , that ignorant martial artist.Wu Meiniang showed a tolerant and considerate smile, and reached out to caress Gao Yang's face.This kind of action is arrogance in terms of their respective status, but in terms of their friendship, Gao Yang is very attached to this same soft and delicate feeling of human body touching.

Gao Yang smiled, and held her hand that was stroking his face: "Today is not a good time to delay, it's time for the East Palace, I have something nice to say to you."

In such a beautiful night, Wu Meiniang's heart softened inconceivably after putting away all the idle things, she even felt a little sore, she also laughed lightly, lowered her eyelids, and said softly: "Then, I will wait for His Highness's good news. "

In the next few months, both the harem and the previous dynasty were in turmoil. The rebellion in the East Palace was all stolen goods, and it was indistinguishable. Li Chengqian, the emperor couldn't bear his death, tried his best to save his life, and exiled Qianzhou.

As for Han Wang Yuanchang, his son-in-law Du He, Shangshu Hou Junji and other accomplices, they were all executed, causing harm to the clan.Du He's elder brother was implicated, and his officials were demoted and exiled. Du Zijun was not implicated because he was married. But he is still at home and has no hope of becoming an official.

Other sages of the Eastern Palace who were not involved in the incident were all appointed as officials in the imperial court and will not be held accountable.

As soon as Li Chengqian's matter was settled, the battle for the reserve position began.

As if waking up from a deep sleep for many years, the front and back palaces are discussing this matter enthusiastically.The emperor also got out of Chengqian's affairs, and devoted himself to thinking about the new reserve.Looking at the kings, Wei Wangtai is the most outstanding, and the emperor is also quite optimistic about him, but several ministers headed by Changsun Wuji strongly recommend Jin Wangzhi as the heir.

With these two direct princes in front, the other princes have no competitiveness, and the new prince will be born among these two.

Gao Yang went to visit Princess Chengyang on a daily basis. After Du He's son-in-law was put to death, the emperor took Princess Chengyang back to the palace, making it easy to take care of her.Princess Chengyang has been in a low mood because of her son-in-law's affairs, and Gao Yang often goes to sit with others because of affection.

This day she came out from Princess Chengyang, and as soon as she stepped into the Anren Hall, the honor greeted her, and she whispered: "Jiulang is here."

Gao Yang raised his eyebrows and walked in quickly.King Jin sat in the hall in panic, his face was pale, and his hands under the long sleeves seemed to be still shaking.Gao Yang frowned, and signaled all the servants in the palace to retreat.

Only then did the King of Jin realize that Gao Yang had returned, he jumped up suddenly, threw himself in front of Gao Yang, opened his eyes, gasped for breath because he was too nervous and afraid, and said: "Seventeen Niang, you must help me this time."

Gao Yang is not used to being too close to people, so he brushed his hand away and said calmly: "Don't worry, speak slowly."

King Jin shook his head, his eyes were red with fear, he stumbled and said: "How can I not be in a hurry, one is not good, I will have to account for my family and life!" Tears, brows tightly wrinkled.

In the last life, because of the Chengqian matter, some of it affected the Fang family. She was busy with the various crises of the Fang family, and did not pay much attention to Yi Chu's affairs. Somehow Jiulang became the prince.Seeing him getting angry so anxiously at this time, she also became uneasy, but Gao Yang is used to not showing his emotions on his face, the more nervous she is, the calmer she will be.

Gao Yang sat down with his knees folded, King Jin walked around a few times with a pale face, and threw himself in front of her, almost crying, and said with trembling lips: "Please help me think about it, Your Majesty killed Wulang and Thirteen Niangs, and exiled her." After Da Lang, it’s my turn, I will not be soft, I don’t want to die, I will pay back, I haven’t lived enough.”

Gao Yang looked at him and said coldly: "What's the use of being anxious."

King Jin shuddered suddenly when he saw him like this.

"Tell me clearly what happened!"

King Jin wiped the corner of his eyes, and said in a trembling voice: "Silang, Shiro said, I am deeply involved with the common man Yuanchang, and someone has already told His Majesty, Shiro, Shiro said, Your Majesty has learned that he wants to bring me to justice, I don't know what to do If your majesty is serious..." He pressed Gao Yang's arms and said, "I didn't get involved in Dalang's affairs. It's just for fun, never involving government affairs..."

Gao Yang's arm hurts from his grip, and he tried his best not to brush him away again. He frowned deeply, looked down at King Jin's flickering and bewildered eyes, and asked suspiciously: "Shiro?"

"Yes, Shiro told me." King Jin said.

Gao Yang nodded, and immediately came up with a foolproof idea: "You go to the Hall of Liangyi now, the ministers are all here at the moment, you go and cry with Dad, there is no need to add embellishments, just repeat what you just said to me."

"Again, say it again?" King Jin was a little uncertain.

Gao Yang said firmly: "Yes, Your Majesty has a mirror in his heart, and he will not wrong you."

King Jin swallowed his saliva, as if he had made a huge determination, he nodded and said: "Okay. If this calamity can be survived, I will not shirk what happens to you in the future!"

Looking at his bold and calm appearance, Gao Yang couldn't help laughing, and said: "You just need to remember to owe me once, and promise me one thing in the future."