Lei Yue Longmen

After Li Jingchen left Beijing, the turbulent capital also returned to tranquility.The East Palace's suppression of Prince Dun's Mansion ceased, and everyone took a breath.

Li Pinghong woke up from Jiang Meiren's place on this day, and gradually felt that his back was weak, dizzy and lacking, and he didn't go to the morning court for three consecutive days for the first time in history.On the afternoon of the third day, he reluctantly got up, called King Cheng into the palace, and gave lectures in the imperial study.

"I heard that you recently visited? Cui Moxian's? Family?"

King Cheng was terrified, thinking that he had done something wrong? What, he hurriedly explained: "Cui Moxian is General Cui's nephew, and died due to slander. My son just wanted to express his heart."

"Slander? What are rumors? Are you referring to the Metropolitan Procuratorate? Are you angry?"

King Cheng heard that Li Pinghong's words were not pleasant at all, so he dared not speak again.

Li Pinghong's uneasy attitude was tantamount to acquiescence, and he couldn't help but feel angry.

"You know, as a monarch, can't you equate yourself with a mortal who has joys, sorrows, sorrows and joys? His eyes should always look at the overall situation. Cui Moxian's death is a pity, but as a king, you have to understand What will his death bring to the court? Let me tell you that although Cui Moxian is a civil servant, behind him is the power of military commanders. His death represents the return of the power of civil servants, which was always the case before. It won't happen? Something?. And all of this was brought about by Lan Lie's return to Beijing. I did everything possible to get Lan Lie back to Beijing, and this was the purpose. When everyone was complaining about Cui Moxian, you Who are they targeting? What is their position? What are they trying to achieve? What can you do to take advantage of this momentum?"

"Let me tell you again, the selection of officials by the imperial court has always been eclectic. Those who are virtuous and famous can be officials, those who are filial and honest can be officials, and those who are brave and courageous can be officials. Even businessmen can be officials. Pay attention to a hero. No? Ask the source. But the officials of the Metropolitan Procuratorate are not the same. All the censors from the capital censor below are all Jinshi. Although their official positions are small, they are the most knowledgeable group in Yurui except the Imperial Academy. People, and they hold power and public opinion, and their bones are as hard as iron. If they can be subdued, the country will be stable? Most of them.”

King Cheng was shocked and terrified. Li Pinghong had never said these words to him before, and the hidden meaning behind them made him understand and bewildered. He didn't know how to respond.Although some hints have been clearly revealed, King Dun's fate has prevented him from setting foot in this territory so far.

He knew that if he lost, he would end up in a more miserable end than King Dun.

After Li Pinghong finished his training, he seemed to feel that his goal had been achieved, and his expression relaxed a little. The father and son went to Concubine Wen's palace together, and had a meal together.

The old emperor still couldn't hide his exhaustion at the dinner table, and the dark blue under his eyes showed that he hadn't slept well last night.But Cheng Wang has been on his mind all the time? It seems that he is absent-minded, but he didn't eat much.

Concubine Wen Gui carefully waited for the father and son to finish their meals, and helped Li Pinghong to rest on the bed.Before leaving, Li Pinghong told King Cheng again, "Go back? Think about what I told you. Think about it? Cough, think about it. Come see me in the imperial study room tomorrow after the court."

Concubine Wen Gui looked at her son hesitantly walking away worriedly, feeling inexplicably uneasy.

The next day, while Li Pinghong was going to the court, she brought some brocades from the Jiangnan Weaving Office to the palace of Concubine Pei.Concubine Pei, who has been reduced to the position of concubine, although she has shed her past glory, she doesn't want to lose her prestige in front of old acquaintances.

"Yo, it's really strange that you can still come to see me."

Concubine Wen Gui looked at the old clothes on her body, and said with no expression on her face, "My sister is doing well recently."

"Hmph, it's so good. Ever since I came down here, I haven't even bothered you. It's very quiet." Concubine Pei caressed her temples lightly, her voice was shrill, as if desperately clenching her teeth. It came out the same, with a gnashing of hate.

Concubine Wen smiled, "Actually, the emperor has been thinking about my sister! He mentioned to me in the morning that next month will be my sister's birthday, and I want to ask King Dun to come to the palace to have a good reunion with my sister!"

Concubine Pei couldn't believe that she would be so kind, she gave her a sideways glance, the whites of her eyes almost rolled over her head.

Concubine Wen Gui still smiled: "I think it's been a long time since our sisters got together? Then I will call King Cheng into the palace. How about doing a birthday gift for my sister?"

"Farewell, your King Cheng is now the emperor's cusp? People, we who have committed crimes, don't dare to touch his glory."

"What did my sister say? No matter how beautiful King Cheng is, he is still King Dun's? Brother. How can the younger brother surpass the elder brother? This is absolutely impossible? What, my sister said this? Just What's more, King Dun was implicated and punished this time, there is no fault of his own, the emperor still thinks about King Dun in his heart? I believe, given time, my sister will always have a chance to make a comeback."

After leaving Concubine Pei's Palace, the maid next to Concubine Wen said indignantly:

"Your Majesty, why do you need to be humble to her? She used to be arrogant, but now she's defeated like this, and she's still showing off her prestige, so why do you..."

Concubine Wen Gui said indifferently: "No? If you humble yourself to her, you will also humble yourself to others. It's the same in the end. It's all up to you. This is the fate of women in the palace. I really want, really want to leave here."

She was still thinking silently in her heart, when the bell of the Sanchao was so heavy that it rang.The lingering sound on the tiles is like thousands of galloping horses galloping, suddenly penetrating into every empty heart.Clank like a sharp sword.After that, the fate of their mother and son is no longer in the hands of others.

After the court was over, Cen Zhu, holding an ivory wat board, walked down the three steps in front of the Shuo Hua Hall step by step.The dignified? Court clothes hanging on her body always have a kind of leisure and calmness like a light fur belt, but her? face is not as leisurely as her gait.There are sharp blades hidden in a pair of black pupils, the red lips are tightly pursed, and the brows are knit into knots. They are put under the square?

There were groups of courtiers walking in front of her and behind her, and many people were whispering.

"Is this Cen Yushi afraid? He is crazy. He even participated in the early court with more than a dozen people, and most of them have military merits? Military officers, don't you want to show off your prestige? It's such a show."

"Didn't you see it? The court is about to change. She is now being favored by Lan Lie, and she is a person recommended by Lan Lie. Old Pan Ge is a proud student. Naturally, she has nothing to fear."

"I didn't expect Lan Lie to be sent to Bian County for a few years. After returning, instead of restraining himself, he became even more serious. The Metropolitan Procuratorate is in his hands, and he has become a bunch of biting dogs again. Dangerous."

"Hey, the emperor's favorite person, who can do anything."

"Let me tell you, everyone, today's emphasis? The attitude of suppressing military affairs is already obvious, but why did you go to the southwest to study military affairs in the East Palace? At the time, do you think you will? Yes..."

"Shh, be quiet."

A few young officials were discussing quietly at a distance where they were sure they would be heard, no? Someone coughed, and how many people were frightened? They immediately silenced their voices and hurriedly trotted down.At the bottom of the steps, I saw the figure of a green-robed official, looking up at the steps, I don't know what he was thinking.

"Master Hua is here to see the scenery again?"

After everyone greeted him, the latter immediately bowed his body and bowed to them, and the people beside him all laughed, "We are all colleagues, why should Mr. Hua be so polite."

Afterwards, they began to discuss in a low voice, "This Hua Jinpeng, since he was transferred to Beijing, have you seen him? Everyone is bowing their heads. I'm afraid he is a nerd."

"He only has the opportunity to go up on the first day of the new moon. It seems that as long as he goes down, he will stand there and look up, and he doesn't know what he is looking at?"

When Cen Zhu came down to the last step, he cupped his hands with the green-robed officer at the bottom of the steps as usual. This taciturn green-robed officer would always greet her with a smile, and then wait for her crown to be taken away. Yuandi disappeared outside Zhu Feng's gate, straightened his robe sleeves, and strode away as if nothing had happened.Month after month.

On the day when Fang Ya returned home, Cen Zhuo passed by the Changqing Medical Center and saw a long queue at the door, thinking for a moment that Gu Qing had come back again.It was only when I stepped into the door that I remembered that this was the third day of free consultation and free medicine in the medical center.

Queuing? The bell kept ringing for three consecutive days, and more and more people came to get the medicine every day. An apprentice shouted loudly: "Tomorrow, I have to buy more Codonopsis, Poria, Cordyceps, and Schisandra. Are the stocks running low? Is that enough?" Another person yelled, "Let's do this first. From tomorrow onwards, medium-grade medicinal materials will be sent out, and cheap medicinal materials will also be limited. In a few days, the new famous doctor from Guyang will arrive. , it will be fine to resume normal operations at that time. " The noise was endless.

Cen Zhu quickly stepped into the backyard and changed into his normal clothes. An apprentice came over with an account book for her to look over. She glanced at it quickly, then handed it back to him, and walked out of the clinic quickly.Walking aimlessly on the street, not knowing where to go.In the past, when she was free and had nothing to do, she could go to Cui Moxian's mansion for a drink, but now she found that the only person she could talk to without any scruples was gone.

I want to go to Jiang Yiting and his wife, but I heard that Senior Sister Chuan and Mrs. Jiang are having an affair because of taking concubines.Jiang Yiting was caught in the middle and was in a dilemma. She hadn't had much energy when she went to court recently, so she didn't want to worry about it.

She went to Qixia Mountain to visit her master, but she was expected to face Qingsong's endless inquiries about Qin Liang's whereabouts. She couldn't tell the truth, and she couldn't tell a lie, so she had no choice but to go.It was already late at that time, after much deliberation, I decided to go home.

Just after leaving the West Market, she met a carriage on the road, saw a familiar person in the carriage, and she got on the carriage knowingly and left. "Lou Manguan, why did you find it when you have time?"

"Don't talk yet? Put on this dress and I'll take you somewhere."

Cen Zhu looked at the entourage he handed over, a little puzzled, but saw him lift the curtain of the car with a serious face, and looked around, as if he was on guard for something.So he quickly put his clothes on.

The carriage circled the city for three times before stopping in front of a brightly lit building.Cen Zhu looked at the plaque of "Avon Courtyard", and stared at Lou Manguan in surprise.But the latter had already greeted the old bustard, ignored her, waved her hand, and she followed her into the building.

When they arrived at a room on the second floor, Lou Manguan turned around and closed the door, and apologized to Cen Zhuo: "Brother Cen, forgive me, it is really important to call you here? Let me know."

Cen Zhu guessed it, and his face turned serious.Lou Manguan explained the reason in detail: "Recently, my uncle heard some news in the camp, which may be harmful to Brother Cen. I am here to tell you. Brother Cen should be more careful when going out these days, and it is best to bring some A bodyguard, in case of any accident."

Cen Zhu's expression turned serious, "Who is it?"

"This uncle didn't make it clear, and I asked him several times. I just asked Brother Cen to remind me. Just now in the West Market, I saw a few suspicious-looking people following Brother Cen, so I suspected that someone was trying to plot against him .In short, Brother Cen, you must take care of yourself?"

"So that's how it is." Cen Zhu knew that the background of the person that even Lou Ren would be afraid of was not small, combined with the group of people she impeached in the court some time ago, she also had a general idea in mind.I will not ask any more questions.

"I see? Thank you for reminding me. I must take more precautions."

Lou Manguan is a very loyal person, "No, if I choose a few brothers from the camp to be your guards, it will be safer."

"Your intention? I understand it. It's just that if it doesn't fit the law, it will hurt you. I want to see who dares to assassinate the imperial court official in broad daylight without the king's law."