The Mid-Autumn Festival banquet in the fifth year of Jiankang was very lively. In addition to publicly praising the new martial arts scholars, the emperor also rewarded Ye Mo, the commander of the Special Supervisory Department, and Song Jiusi, who was arrested in the south, for successfully eradicating a group of remnants of the regent.
The remnants of the Regent...
The emperor said these words with a smile, but all the officials present were tensed.
Even the new officials who joined the court had heard about the case of the Prince Regent. The implication was so extensive that countless members of the royal family and high-ranking officials were confiscated and exiled.
"I didn't even know there were so many Yan Gang hidden in the capital."
The regent, Chu Yan, and the forces behind him were called the Yan Party by civil and military officials.
Speaking of Yandang, when Emperor Jianxing came to the throne at a young age, the regents had great power, and they almost controlled the situation in the DPRK.
Later, the regent was executed and the Yan Clan was dispersed. I thought they had been wiped out, but I never thought that they would reappear after many years.
"Yesterday's riot at Yongding Gate was obviously an organized and premeditated activity. It was a provocation and disregard for me. Did the Yan Party predict that I would not be able to detect them?"
The emperor had a smile on his face, but his eyes were so cold that the officials present did not dare to look at him.
"Ye Qing, I give you the power of life and death. You are fully responsible for arresting the Yan Party. As long as you are sure that it is the Yan Party, you don't need to report it, and you will be punished on the spot."
The emperor smiled and looked at Ye Mo.
Ye Mo stood up and knelt down: "I accept the order."
The emperor nodded with satisfaction: "I believe in Ye Qing's ability."
The conversation between the monarch and his ministers made the officials present feel excited, especially those who felt guilty.
The emperor gave Ye Mosheng the right to kill, doesn't that mean he can kill whoever he wants?
Many people were frightened when they thought of the scene of Ye Mo sleeping when the emperor ascended the throne.
At the bottom of the banquet, Shi Dingxuan lowered his eyes and looked at the delicacies on the table, with deep worry in his eyes.
Did the emperor give Master Ye too much power?
I always feel that this is not a good thing for Master Ye.
At the Mid-Autumn Festival banquet, everyone's attention should have been focused on this year's Wu Jinshi, but the Yan Party showed up again, disturbing everyone's mood, and no one had time to take care of them.
Shi Dingxuan returned to the uncle's house with a solemn expression. As soon as he came back, he was called to Yixiang Hall.
Even though it was very late, everyone was there, waiting for Shi Dingxuan to come back and talk about the Mid-Autumn Festival banquet.
Shi Dingxuan talked about what happened at the palace banquet without any emotion.
As those who were implicated in the Prince Regent's case and suffered greatly from it, the Wuchang Bo Mansion was all worried when they heard that the Yan Party had reappeared.
"The regent has been dead for so many years, why can't he just calm down? Now they are making trouble, what do they want to do?" Shi Zhengye was very annoyed.
In the side hall, Shi Dinghao saw Mr. Shi's loss of composure and muttered: "We are not a partisan party anyway. If they want to make trouble, they can make trouble. It has nothing to do with us."
Uncle Shi glanced at him: "Ninth brother, you don't understand. People in the capital, sometimes you may be guilty even if you have done nothing."
"Not all of the families whose homes were confiscated and exiled back then actually had contacts with the regent, but their families were still ruined."
"The emperor has also left the matter of arresting the Yan Party to the hands of the murderous Ma Te Cha Si. Just watch, there will be another bloody storm in the capital."
Shi Dinghao glanced at Shi Fuxin and Shi Fuyin, who were hanging their heads in silence, and said suspiciously: "Brother, it can't be so serious. I don't believe that the special inspection department can kill people indiscriminately?"
Uncle Shi pursed his lips and said nothing.
Shi Dingxu said in a low voice: "Brother Ninth, when the Emperor ascended the throne, you haven't returned to the capital yet, and you haven't seen the rivers of blood wherever the Special Inspectors passed. They will really kill indiscriminately."
Shi Fuxin suddenly asked: "Brother, do you know about Song Jiusi, the Southerner who was rewarded by the Emperor?"
Although Uncle Shi was not very qualified, he had received the orthodox teachings from the uncle's family since he was a child, and he still knew a lot about the affairs of the court. He immediately replied:
"Martial arts prevailed in Da Chu, and there were many sects in the martial arts. Xia used martial arts to violate the ban. It was impossible for the court to have no restrictions on them, so it established general arrests in the east, west, north, south, and south."
"Song Jiusi is the chief arrester of Southern Jianghu sects. As long as Jianghu people violate the imperial laws, they will be arrested by him."
Shi Fuxin nodded and said, "So that's it."
According to this, the one-armed man yesterday was the supreme master of the South, the supreme master of the South... Nanquan Fang Wuchen.
No wonder one punch could render Chu Yao unable to parry.
Shi Fuxin thought for a moment and then asked: "Some sects have top masters in charge. Can the commander-in-chief from all directions be able to control them?"
Uncle Shi: "Of course, the Juedian Grandmasters are not alone. They also have family members and friends. If they really offend the imperial court, their nine clans will be implicated. Anyway, I have never heard of any Juedian Grandmaster who really dares to confront the imperial court.
match."
Shi Fuxin thought to herself that she already had it, and that Nanquan was facing the imperial court.
Uncle Shi added: "The chief arresters from all directions are still very powerful. They will secretly recruit martial arts masters, train dead soldiers, investigate intelligence everywhere, and incite people from various sects to rebel. They have information on all forces. Anyone who wants to
No sect that wants to live in peace wants to provoke them."
Shi Fuxin nodded again. When Chu Yao couldn't hold on any longer yesterday, if Song Jiusi and his people hadn't arrived in time, it was uncertain whether the old man in straw hat would have been taken out of the city.
This also shows from the side that their intelligence is indeed quite good, otherwise they would not have rushed over as soon as Nanquan appeared in the capital.
These people all have real skills.
As she learned more, Shi Fuxin realized more and more that compared with these people, she was really not good enough.
She is only stronger than one person, but they have a big family and a big business. If she really has to meet them one day, she may not be able to fight them.
The chips are still too few!
Shi Fuxin put her chin on her head and nodded at the table. How could she increase the chips in her hand?
Sure enough, time is the fairest thing in this world. No matter how strong she is, she can't compare to the accumulation of several generations of others.
...
The Yan Party was mentioned again, and everyone in the Shi family was a little uneasy, fearing that they would be involved, but there was nothing they could do about it. They could only strictly restrain the family members and not cause trouble outside.
Fortunately, after waiting for a few days, the capital was relatively calm, and the Special Investigation Division did not arrest people on a large scale. Shi's family was slightly relieved.
Shi Fuyin, Shi Fuxin, and Shi Dinghao went to school as usual, and Shi Dingxuan also went to the palace as an errand.
Mr. Shi and Mrs. Shi were both happy and worried about their grandson entering the palace and becoming a fourth-grade imperial guard.
There is no other way. The four sons and their family have lived in the border area since childhood. They do not have a deep understanding of the personnel in Beijing and are also deficient in how to behave.
Although the palace is the most centralized place, it is also the most dangerous place. A little carelessness may lead to death.
Therefore, Mr. Shi showed unprecedented importance to Shi Dingxuan. He would wait for him to get off work every day and talk to him before going to bed.
"Goro, you have been working as an errand in the palace these days, are you getting along well with your colleagues?"
"Grandpa, everything is fine with me. Brother Zhao is now the commander of the guards. He takes good care of me. Don't worry."
The fact that the grandson has a friendship with the eldest son Zhao does make Mr. Shi feel relieved a lot, but he still reminds him from time to time: "Wu Lang, you have to remember that as the imperial guard closest to the emperor, you must not only be strong enough, but also strong enough."
Loyalty."
"Loyalty is always the most important thing to the Emperor."
"When you work in the palace, you see power struggles and palace secrets every day. You also have to learn to be a mute. You must know what to say and what not to say. You must be careful."
"Many things in the palace are inextricably related to the outside world. As long as it does not endanger the emperor's life and safety, you have to learn to pretend not to see it. There are some things that the guards should not care about or know."
"You also need to have a good relationship with the other guards. Don't think that just because you are on good terms with Mr. Zhao, you will act alone.
This is very hateful, and don't underestimate the eunuchs and maids in the palace. Although they are lowly, sometimes they can make people fall into trouble."
Mr. Shi spoke carefully, then took out a large magnet gourd from the drawer and handed it to Shi Dingxuan.
Shi Dingxuan was puzzled: "Grandpa, what is this?"
Mr. Shi: "As the officials are interviewing each other, is it possible that you can search them one by one? If they carry sharp knives, with this, you can detect abnormalities in time."
"However, you can't rely too much on this. If the distance is too far, it will be ineffective. The most reliable way is to develop a pair of sharp eyes. Whenever someone with evil intentions approaches, you can spot it at a glance."
Shi Dingxuan knew that Mr. Shi was trying to remind him and that he was lacking in many aspects, so he listened carefully every time.
With more exchanges, the relationship between grandfather and grandson has become more and more harmonious.
Shi Zhenghe and his family were also paying attention to Shi Dingxuan's condition, worried that he would not adapt to working in the palace.
However, the family felt relieved when the old man sometimes reminded me and Dingxuan's brows relaxed every time he came back from a business trip.
Shi Dingxuan's job was on track, and Shi Fuxin had the energy to focus on other things. On the evening of August 22, she quietly went to Saihua Tuo Residence.
"Ha~"
After reading the description of symptoms left by the doctor, Shi Fuxin suddenly chuckled.
Internal organs were damaged, bones were broken...
If she hadn't been there during the battle at You'anmen, she might not have guessed who it was, but she saw Chu Yao being knocked out by Nanquan with her own eyes, and she immediately guessed who was seeking medical treatment.
"You're still alive, you're lucky enough."
Shi Fuxin looked at the register and fell into deep thought.
Chu Yao is different from other medical seekers. This guy is from the Special Supervision Department and is very sharp. If any clues are revealed, her vest may be in danger.
But if he doesn't accept it, will he hold a grudge against Hua Tuoju in Shangsai?
Don't forget, even now, there are people from the Special Supervision Department keeping an eye on Saihua Tuo.
If a large number of people from the Special Supervision Department were really sent to monitor her, she wouldn't be able to live well.
"That guy is so arrogant that he actually spoke to a wandering doctor. It seems that his health is very bad!"
The Special Supervision Department monitored the entire capital. In order to keep Saihua Tuo Residence open in the future, Shi Fuxin chose to accept Chu Yao's medical consultation.
After writing down the address left by Chu Yao, Shi Fuxin returned to the uncle's house and prepared to go.
...
Four Seas Casino.
Because the injury was so serious this time and his internal energy was violent from time to time, Chu Yao is still lying on the bed unable to move.
People like to think too much when they have nothing to do, and Chu Yao is no exception.
When Meng Moling came to see him, Chu Yao took the initiative to ask about Prince Rong's Mansion for the first time: "I didn't go back during the Mid-Autumn Festival. Is there anything happening at the Prince's Mansion these days?"
Meng Moling was a little stuck and didn't know how to answer.
Chu Yao glanced at him: "Why are you still hesitant? I know better than you what the people in the palace are like. No matter what you do, I won't be surprised."
Hearing what he said, Meng Moling didn't hide it anymore: "Your second sister-in-law gave birth to a daughter to your second brother on the Mid-Autumn Festival. The prince was very happy and held a banquet in the palace for three days."
Chu Yao thought that he was lying alone on the bed these days, while the palace was full of bustle and joy, so he silently closed his eyes.
After a while, Chu Yao opened his eyes and sneered: "Second brother finally has his own heir. Although it is a daughter, at least it proves that he can give birth. Big brother... I'm afraid he will be unhappy."
Meng Moling agreed with her face: "Isn't it true? Although I didn't go, people who have heard it said that your eldest brother never showed up even once. The prince was very unhappy about this."
The sneer on Chu Yao's face became even worse: "My eldest brother is protected by his grandparents. Even if my father is dissatisfied, he can only say a few words behind his back."
"Where's my mother? If I didn't show up, my father would definitely feel that I had ruined his and my second brother's reputation, and I would vent my anger on my mother.
superior."
Meng Moling didn't know how to answer.
The situation in Prince Rong's Mansion is really complicated. Speaking of which, the families of the royal family are all complicated, with many people and many disputes, but no matter how complicated it is, it is not as complicated as Brother Yao's family.
Prince Rong married three concubines. The first one he married was a niece from her natal family whom Princess Rong valued. Unfortunately, she was not blessed. After giving birth to a son and a daughter, Prince Rong died.
Because the niece's child is also the eldest grandson and granddaughter, the old princess has more preferences and has more contact with them, and the old prince also loves them more.
Prince Rongjun married a girl he liked for the second time. Although her family background was not very good, she was very dear to her heart, and she loved her children even more.
Maybe it was because the feng shui of the palace was not good, because the second emperor also died soon after.
In order to prevent Prince Rong from becoming a widower, Princess Rong forced Prince Rong, who did not want to marry again, to marry his third wife, Yao Ge's mother.
Three wives, the first one was valued by the old prince, the old princess, and the second one was valued by Prince Rong. As long as the mother is Yao brother, the father does not care for the mother and does not love the mother, and even the brother Yao is not taken seriously.
In addition, Yao Ge's maternal ancestral family was not very prominent. In Prince Rong's Mansion, Yao Ge, mother and son were in a very awkward situation.
What's more, both Chu Xuan and Chu Zhao are good people and good at acting. They would fight to the death about other things, but when it comes to dealing with Brother Yao, the two are united like never before.
Brother Yao was originally younger than the two of them. When the two of them joined forces, they were no match for them. When they were young, they were suppressed to the point of being unable to fight back. It was only in the past few years that Brother Yao gradually became more powerful.
Unfortunately, the price is also very high.
Meng Moling wanted to comfort Chu Yao with a few words, but it could be seen that he closed his eyes and seemed to be asleep. He stood for a while and then went out to get busy.
When he heard him going out, Chu Yao's eyelashes trembled and he didn't open his eyes, so he didn't see a puff of smoke coming in from the window.
By the time he realized something was wrong, he could no longer raise his eyelids.
"Tsk, this body... is broken into pieces like this, but you can still be alive. You have a long life."
Shi Fuxin entered the room quietly, scanned Chu Yao's body with her mental power, and shook her head.