The King of Liang, the feudal lords outside the town, and the generals inside

As the spring was getting late, another major event that caused a national sensation happened in the palace—the concubine Fang came forward to accuse the empress of the Central Palace of having an affair with others and messed up the harem.Even because of rape.The love was broken by the imperial concubine, the queen murdered and silenced her, and blamed the queen mother.

As soon as this matter happened, it was like a stone stirring up thousands of waves. In addition to Da Zhou's own country, several neighboring countries also heard about it within a few days, and the whole world was shocked.

After hearing Qiu Ye's words, Bai Yu gasped, startled and angry, "How could it be possible for the emperor's sister-in-law to have an affair with someone, and even kill the imperial concubine and blame the queen mother? Such nonsense is simply ridiculous!"

Ye Zhiyan on the side also said: "Yes, I have met the empress several times in the palace, she is a very kind and gentle person, and she is also a sister to the imperial concubine."

Qiu Ye said: "This subordinate also thinks this matter is too far-fetched, but there are rumors outside, and I heard that Concubine De has ironclad evidence in her hand! Now the matter has not been clarified, and the empress has been confined in her own palace."

"Brother Huang will never believe this. He clearly knows the cause of the imperial concubine's death. It seems that he is just putting on a show. After the turmoil subsides, he will return his wife's innocence." Bai Yu was a little relieved, thinking After thinking about it, he said, "Concubine De... She is the younger sister of Fang Huai, the former governor of Liangzhou, isn't she?"

Neither Qiu Ye nor Ye Zhiyan knew about these things, Bai Yu said, "Go and call General Yuchi."

Qiu Ye agreed to go, and Ye Zhiyan asked, "Why is Your Highness calling General Yuchi?"

"I once heard that Fang Huai's wife and younger brother served under General Yuchi, maybe he can know something."

However, when Yuchi Yuanhe came, he told him: "Reporting to Your Highness, Fang Huai's brother-in-law's name is Chang Yong, and he used to follow the general. However, he resigned and left shortly after Fang Huai's death. Now the general does not know where is he."

Bai Yu was a little disappointed, and said again: "Have you also heard about the affairs in the palace?"

Yuchi Yuanhe nodded, "Yes, who doesn't know about it today. It's just too unbelievable, and the general doesn't believe it."

He is not the only one who does not believe it, and I am afraid that no one will believe it.Even if it is not certain whether the empress had an affair with someone, but if she killed the imperial concubine and dared to blame the empress dowager, it would be impossible to hear it.In this case, why did Concubine De do this?

Within a few days, Bai Yu got the answer.

Concubine De died, she bled to death from her seven orifices, and when the maid found her body, she was already stiff.At the same time, the two-year-old second prince born to Concubine De died of poison just like his concubine mother.Immediately afterwards, evidence that the queen ordered the palace lady to poison was also discovered.

So several ministers wrote to ask for the abolition of the empress.

Both the empress and imperial concubine are the biological sisters of Lord Weiyan, and Lord Weiyan was furious when he heard about it.He stated in his letter of credence that his sister would never do such a thing.The imperial concubine died in Dazhou for no reason. If Dazhou couldn’t tolerate his sister so much, he could send her back, but he didn’t allow anyone to splash dirty water on her. Wronged to go.

The relationship between Dazhou and Weiyan became tense for a while, the border market was closed, and the differences between Weiyan and Weiyan were clear. The people of Dazhou and Weiyan returned to their respective countries, and they no longer traded without hindrance.

"Although the cause of the imperial concubine's death has been ascertained, of course the emperor cannot publicize such a thing everywhere, and only say that she died of dystocia. However, some rumors and rumors are still unavoidable to be spread and known to the king of Weiyan." Bai Yu was worried, "Now that the emperor's sister-in-law has changed again, it's no wonder that the monarch of Weiyan has misunderstood it. This matter not only caused his sister to be wronged, but also damaged Weiyan's face. How can he not be angry?"

Ye Zhiyan was drawing a picture of a spring scene at his desk, and after finishing the final stroke, he raised his head and said, "Once this matter is not handled properly, there will be rift between the two countries. Now that General Yan is calming down the chaos in the northwest, Xiaoqu Nanwu is Bringing more than [-] troops—and they are all brave cavalry. If they break up with Weiyan again, it will be like adding fuel to the fire. I am afraid that Da Zhou will not be able to cope with the two wars launched at the same time. .”

"It's not that I'm afraid, but I'm sure I won't be able to handle it." Bai Yu's face was full of anxiety, and he rubbed the jade pendant on his waist unconsciously, "And no matter how I think about it, I find it strange, and there seems to be something wrong."

When it was nearly one o'clock, the palace was silent, half of the lights were extinguished as usual, Bai Yu lay on the couch for a long time without feeling sleepy.He suddenly realized that before he knew it, a huge conspiracy had quietly approached, like a vortex on the sea surface, clamoring to sweep everything close to it into it.Those tricks and plots have been unstoppable for a long time, and they are ready to move around and watch over everyone.

Who is that person, who is it?

The national situation is critical, internal and external, and the emperor is inevitably angry. After the funeral of the concubine De and the second prince, he lost a round of weight.

In the early morning of this day, Shen Qing was still carrying a tiger-head crutch to the hall.For more than ten days in a row, he was so sick and haggard.So the emperor allowed him to sit up and go to court, and if he was really sick, he could leave first.

Shen Qing almost listened silently, unable to speak much.But the courtiers quarreled again in the middle of what you said, and it was nothing more than the empress's fate, the war in the north, and the things the empress dowagers had done.

The emperor had a headache, and he closed his eyes to listen to the uncompromising dispute. Suddenly, all the officials were quiet for a moment, and then they burst into exclamations.

"Master Shen—!"

"Sir Shen!"

"Hurry up and tell the doctor!"

The emperor's heart sank fiercely, his whole body shook, and he opened his eyes in a dazed panic. Shen Qing had fainted in Guangluqing's arms behind him, and the chest of Yinqing court clothes was already wet with blood.

Shen Qing's body has not been very happy since the beginning of winter last year, and now the cough has hurt the lungs, it is already a serious illness, coupled with the hard work these days, it finally affected Shen Qing again.

Shen Qing is already 86 years old.

A downpour in early summer filled the air with gloomy water vapor, diluting the strong smell of medicine in the room.Yan Jun sat quietly beside Shen Qing's bed, watching the servants feed him a bowl of ginseng chicken soup.

Shen Qing drank a few sips, waved his hands to signal his servants to go out, his voice was slightly hoarse, "Your Honorable Yong Ming, do you have something to say?"

Yan Jun sighed, and said: "Master Shen has supported and taken care of Xun'er and Zun'er for many years, and our two families are also family friends. Now, I really want them to come back and stay with Master Shen."

"The children of the Yan family are all capable. Especially Yan Chengrui, who is really a rare general. Sure enough, he is blessed by the heavens, and he is unstoppable." Shen Qing smiled and coughed tremblingly For a while, "But right now, he is the one I am most afraid of seeing. Speaking of which, it is the two of us who are sorry for him. Sending someone to assassinate King Liang is killing him."

Yan Jun's expression froze, he paused for a moment, and his tone was heavy, "There's nothing I'm sorry about. He can't be with King Liang."

"Children and grandchildren have their own blessings. But he is the pillar of the Great Zhou Dynasty, with the humerus of the court and thousands of troops in the palm of his hand. If such a general has his heart for King Liang, who will protect the emperor after I die... "Shen Qing's eyes turned cold little by little, like burnt ashes, "Even though I know that Yan Xun is loyal to the emperor, I dare not gamble on it. If something goes wrong, how can I be under Nine Springs?" Have the face to meet the three former emperors? Each of them entrusted Dazhou to me before they died, but who should I entrust to now? Yong Minggong, your son is entrusted with the hope of Dazhou's future."

Yan Jun nodded slowly, and said: "I know. In fact, the emperor and the king of Liang are both surnamed Mu. They are both of the blood of the former emperor. Whoever is the emperor is orthodox. But the king of Liang is different from the emperor. If he wants to ascend the throne, he can only send troops to seize the throne." Not to mention that Da Zhou cannot withstand the disaster of war, not to mention that he is too easily controlled by powerful officials, and it will be difficult to say whether Da Zhou will be surnamed Mu or Cen."

Shen Qing said in a low voice: "I did it for the peace of the world, and you did it for my son to carry on the family line. The reasons are different, but the purpose is the same. So you and I did those things... In fact, we all know that King Liang is so smart, he will always Found it. If you find it, you will be angry."

He looked at Yan Jun and asked, "What did you tell Gao Yi and Yuchi Yuanhe before they left?"

Yan Jun and Shen Qing looked at each other, showing a bitter smile, and said softly: "Master Shen has already guessed. In fact, Yuchi Yuanhe will be more suitable for King Liang than Xun'er. At least, he doesn't have so many worries about ties."

Shen Qing's complexion was pale and haggard, like a fallen leaf in late autumn.He was thoughtful, looked out the window blankly and emptyly, and said powerlessly: "After I die, there may be no one in the court to take charge of the overall situation. Duke Yong Ming can no longer hide in the mansion for rest."

Yan Jun said solemnly: "Lord Shen, don't worry."

"Again," Shen Qing coughed a few more times, "I have five sons, but unfortunately, the fifth son is a little promising. I hope that Mr. Yong Ming will take care of him and give him the opportunity to practice and practice, so don't waste it killed him."

Yan Jun said: "If Mr. Shen doesn't dislike him, I am willing to accept him as a foster son, treat him as my own, and train him carefully."

Shen Qing's tired face brightened with joy, he ordered his servants: "Go, invite Fifth Young Master here, and pay homage to foster father."

Shen Qing's youngest son is named Shen Xiu, and his style name is Zhengde.This year happens to be 25 years old, he was born very tall and straight, his eyes are bright and energetic, and he is a hearty and upright person at first glance.

Shen Xiu strode in, listened to his father's words, recognized Yan Jun as foster father without further ado, and kowtowed a few times in an upright manner.

Shen Qing's wish was fulfilled, and his emotions calmed down from joy, like a wild goose that had exhausted its last bit of strength, falling slumped from the team moving south.