The night is dark, which is always the case when Shenjing City enters late at night. It is even more so now that the winter nights are getting colder. As soon as it gets dark, every house turns off the lights early and goes to bed to rest. This is usually the case for friends in the north.
In the south, there may be some kind of daylight. Even at two or three o'clock in the morning, there are still shops open and people wandering around. But in the north, basically after dark, everyone goes back to their home, and it doesn't have to be too late.
At about 1:00 p.m., the streets were already deserted.
The more winter comes, the more this happens. Sometimes, even at seven or eight o'clock, the streets are already deserted.
It's even more so now that it's snowing heavily. Last night's snow hasn't melted yet, but today it's snowing all day. In the evening, the wind has stopped, but it's still snowing heavily, with flakes as big as a mat!
Naturally, there were no people on the streets for a long time, and there was not even much light around. The city of Shenjing fell into silence and darkness...
"Hiss~"
The watchman took a breath. The cold and moist air in the middle of the night went straight into his lungs. He couldn't help but shudder. He sniffed and took out the bag he had been sitting on that was covered with a cotton jacket.
There was a can of soju in the hot water kettle. The watchman pulled out the stopper and took a big gulp. A stream of heat spread from his lower abdomen all the way up to Tianling Gai, making the watchman's whole body feel hot.
He smacked his lips with satisfaction, shook the flask and felt that there wasn't much left, so the watchman sadly closed the lid and put it on his chest again.
The younger watchman next to him saw this and said with a smile: "Old Uncle Li, give us a bite too, it's so cold today!"
The older watchman heard this and waved his hands quickly: "No, no! It looks like it's almost bottoming out. How can I give it to you! If you want to drink it, buy it yourself!"
When the young watchman heard this, he begged shamelessly, saying that he was almost too cold to walk. When the old watchman heard this, he hesitated for a moment, then took out the wine bottle from his arms and handed it to the young watchman.
, but still said distressedly: "Drink less! It looks like you are almost gone! Brat..."
The young watchman agreed perfunctorily, but at the same time he took a big sip, which made the old watchman feel very distressed and he quickly snatched it back.
When the young watchman saw this, he couldn't help curling his lips and said: "Old Uncle Li, look at you like that! I'll give you something better when I get the silver rice!"
Hearing this, the old watchman sneered and said: "You, you can go to less places like that and just save some money honestly! The old man doesn't need your drink!"
Hearing this, the young watchman scratched his head in embarrassment, and the two of them continued to walk forward. Only then did they realize that the young watchman was limping, as if there was something wrong with his legs and feet.
The old watchman hated the iron and said: "You are talking about you! We have worked hard all day in the dark, just to make ends meet? You are young, it is not serious to save some money to marry a wife.
?You just spend your money on those crooked bitches! Can she still give you a son?"
The young watchman chuckled and said: "Old Uncle Li, you said that we are the only ones who are neither humans nor ghosts. How can any serious girl like us? I am not going to save money to marry a wife, so I will also save money."
If not, wouldn’t it be nice to just look for those with half-open doors?”
The old watchman snorted coldly and said: "You! You are just young. When you are as old as me, you will know that it is better to have someone around you who understands the cold and the hot!"
The young watchman smiled and stopped talking. At this time, most of the people who hold the profession of watchman are members of the beggar gang, or they are relatively poor people, or some disabled people. Only these relatively handicapped people can do this.
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Because this job can be said to be very difficult. Not only do you have to keep an eye on the carvings and incense all night long, but you also have to be vigilant about fire and theft prevention, and the income is extremely meager.
So as long as there is some way out, even if they go to the dock to carry big bags, they probably won't want to engage in this profession...
It was already past the third watch, and around eleven o'clock in the evening, the two of them walked to the main road leading directly to the imperial city. The young watchman said to the old watchman: "Uncle Li, why don't you give me a shout?"
The old watchman nodded, and then the young watchman struck the gong in his hand. The old watchman struck the gong in his hand once slowly and twice quickly: "Dong... Dongdong!"
At the same time, the old watchman shouted at the top of his voice: "The cold wave is coming, turn off the lights and close the doors! Sound the gong to inform, be careful of the candles!"
After saying that, he knocked again in a fast rhythm and cleared his throat. The young watchman could not help but smile and extend his thumb and said: "It has to be Old Uncle Li, no one else can smell this!"
When the old watchman heard this, he laughed and scolded: "Stop talking nonsense! Let's go!" The young watchman nodded in agreement, and then the two of them walked towards the neighborhood.
At this time, the two people saw a sudden light of fire above the imperial city from a distance!
The young watchman couldn't help but feel a little excited and said in surprise: "Scare! Is it possible that the imperial city is flooded in the middle of the night? Why is it suddenly so bright?"
The old watchman was also very surprised. He had never seen such a scene in his life, so he shook his head and said: "I really haven't seen it before. Who knows what could happen..."
After the old watchman finished speaking, he saw that the imperial city gate opened slowly! Both of them were a little creepy now. Their bodies, which had been warmed by drinking soju, suddenly seemed to be frozen! The soles of their feet were cold.
The back of the head!
The two looked at each other, and the young watchman hesitated and said: "Old Uncle Li, you are older, please tell me... When will the imperial city be open after the third watch?"
The old watchman was stunned and said: "Don't talk about you, old man, I have never seen such a scene in all my life..."
Before the old watchman finished speaking, he saw ten riders suddenly running out from the gate of the imperial city. The two of them hurriedly hid aside and did not dare to make a sound. They saw that the ten riders were all wearing brocade robes and black veils on their heads.
, galloping past on a tall horse, with four flags on its back, and a white ribbon on its black gauze hat!
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Walking out of the darkness, the old watchman narrowed his eyes and looked in the direction of the imperial city, and couldn't help but murmur softly: "This is a big deal..."
Two hours ago, the Jinyi Guards issued an emergency summons order, mobilized the entire army, and garrisoned all defenses in the Forbidden City. The Nine Gates Guards received an emergency order to close the Nine Gates city defenses, and were on alert immediately, waiting for a defense change!
The sixth palace is under martial law, including Kunning Palace and Cining Palace. Palace residents are prohibited from walking! Anyone who dares to step out of the palace gate where his official position is located will be shot to death!
Immediately afterwards, Shangguan Yi Yang Jisheng, the chief assistant of the cabinet, was urgently summoned into the palace. A moment later, the Zhengyang Gate opened wide, and a dozen loyal Jinyi Tiqi with command flags on their backs and white silk ribbons on their heads held high the eight hundred mile urgent secret order.
Run out!
An hour later, all the cabinet members were hurriedly summoned into the palace. After a short tea time, Dai Quan, the eunuch in charge of the Daming Palace, hurriedly appeared in the Feng Tower. After going through various adjustments, he boarded the Feng Tower and knocked on the door.
The Jingyang bell rang......
Originally, Jia Jing was just minding his own business by reading The West Chamber. To be honest, there are not many entertainment projects these days. Watching it occasionally is already a very relaxing way of entertainment. If he doesn't go to the brothel, he can only listen to the play and read the book. Now
There is not much free time, and even the only entertainment items have been cancelled. Like today, he has never experienced the pleasant time of listening to Xue Ye reading for a long time.
So Jia Jing didn't pay attention to Daiyu, and just flipped through it casually. Daiyu was lying on her side. Later, probably because she saw that Jia Jing didn't pay attention to her, Daiyu couldn't help but curiously turned her head and saw that Jia Jing was concentrating on her.
He looked at the book and was stunned for a moment, then stared at him dissatisfied!
Jia Jing didn't notice Daiyu's expression. Daiyu stared for a while, maybe she was tired, so she turned around and looked at Jia Jing in a daze. After looking at Jia Jing for a while, maybe feeling bored, she put her arm around Jia Jing's shoulder.
Also read the book.
Jia Jing was so mesmerized that she didn't pay attention. She just moved the book toward Daiyu. In this way, the two of them slowly turned from facing each other, to reading together, to when Daiyu felt cold to them.
After covering herself with the quilt, Jia Jing reached out to hug Daiyu, and Daiyu rested her head on Jia Jing's shoulder. Both of them were fascinated by the sight...
Needless to say, books that can be passed down through the ages are different. Even if they are about the little emperor's uncle, they are written in a way that is just right but not slutty, and I can't help but wow people!
Although the romance in it is not as explicit as the certain young man and young woman that Jia Jing read in her previous life, it is not all these dramas. Compared with those, it is the truth contained in it, including some human relationships, and the storyline, which is more fascinating!
No wonder Lan Ling Xiaoxiao said that their fame will be passed down through the ages! It is difficult to write about the little emperor uncle like this and not be famous throughout the ages!
Jia Jing and Daiyu were fascinated for a while. When Jia Jing was about to turn the page, Daiyu would even stretch out her hand to stop it. Jia Jing waited for a while and thought about it again, and waited until Daiyu turned the page.
Will continue to watch.
The two of them just cuddled each other and read a book. The falling snow outside the window was accumulating unconsciously. The cold wind blew through the window and made a subtle whine. The candlelight on the side exploded again and again...
Zijuan saw that Jia Jing had not come out after entering. It was almost the third update and Jia Jing had no intention of coming out yet!
Zijuan suddenly panicked. Could it be that the Marquis failed to control it? The girl wouldn't follow suit and do something stupid? Zijuan's heart was pounding, and her reason told her that neither Jia Jing nor Daiyu were wanton people, but the fact
Tell her that Jia Jing has been in there for several hours and now it's late at night and she hasn't seen her go out yet!
This...she suddenly became panicked. In the past few hours, she was afraid that she had done everything she should do! Zijuan was already thinking about the scene when she went in and saw Daiyu lying on Jia Jing's body...
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Zijuan suddenly became uneasy. After struggling in her heart for a long time, Zijuan gritted her teeth and stamped her feet. She finally mustered up the courage to quietly open the door. After tiptoeing in, Zijuan felt dizzy when she saw the scene on the bed.
, my heart skipped a beat: "It's broken! I didn't pay attention after all!"
After taking a closer look, Zijuan breathed a sigh of relief. Although the two were sleeping in each other's arms, they were still wearing clothes. Jia Jing was holding a book in her hand, and Daiyu was sleeping soundly with her arms around Jia Jing.
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Zijuan breathed a sigh of relief. Although this was against the rules, it was already a good result compared to what Zijuan had imagined before she came in!
But Zijuan still can't ask Jia Jing to stay here for the night, otherwise Daiyu's reputation for innocence will really be lost! If outsiders spread the word that Jia Jing spent the night at Xiaoxiang Pavilion, who cares whether you really did this?
What happened? No, it has become yes!
So just as Zijuan was about to step forward to wake up Jia Jing, a bell suddenly sounded in her ears, which made Zijuan tremble. Jia Jing and Daiyu, who were sleeping soundly on the bed, were also awakened at the same time.
Jia Jing opened her eyes and yawned. She raised her head and glanced at Zijuan in confusion. Just as she was about to say something, there was a sound of bells in her ears. Jia Jing suddenly woke up, turned over and sat up, her expression
He listened solemnly and silently to the bell.
Daiyu stood up and sat sideways on the bed, rubbing her sleepy eyes and saying in a confused voice: "Brother, how, how..."
Jia Jing made a silent gesture on her lips, and Daiyu also woke up at this time. Seeing Zijuan still looking at her strangely, Daiyu's face suddenly turned red. Just now she actually shouted in front of others.
Jia Jing’s “brother”......
Although she is Zijuan, Daiyu still wants to find a crack in the ground to crawl in! Although Daiyu loves to act coquettishly, this kind of coquettishness can only be done in a tactful and tactful way when the two of them are alone.
At this time, this little fun between the two people was witnessed by a third person, and Daiyu was so ashamed and angry that she died of shame!
But then she no longer had such thoughts, because she suddenly saw Jia Jing's face gradually turning pale. His original serious expression gradually turned into panic, and his face was pale and colorless.
Daiyu was immediately startled. She had never seen Jia Jing's face look like this! She had never seen him behave so gaffefully!
Jia Jing jumped out of bed, still looking at Zijuan in disbelief and saying: "Zijuan, how many times did the bell ring just now? Eighty-one?"
Zijuan was stunned for a moment, then thought for a moment and said: "It seems so, eighty-one or two times, I didn't count, but it's quite long..."
Jia Jing's face was as white as paper. Yes, it was very long. It was impossible for such a long bell to ring again, because this was the highest ninety-nine and eighty-one strokes, which meant the death of the emperor!
Although she had been anticipating the day for a long time, Jia Jing still inevitably felt a little panicked when things really came to pass.
No matter what, she still had to face it. Jia Jing hurriedly arranged her clothes, then turned to Daiyu and said, "You have a good rest first, I'll go out for a while."
Daiyu opened her mouth and watched with great concern as Jia Jing put on her cloak and disappeared into the heavy snow. Zijuan looked back at Daiyu, who just wrapped herself in a quilt and looked at her with even more worry.
The direction in which Jia Jing disappeared.
After the Jingyang bell rang, Shenjing City was like a giant beast awakened from its slumber. It instantly became brightly lit and filled with people!
Countless people walked out of the door curiously, and even more officials hurriedly put on their official robes, rode in sedans, or rode horses, all in a hurry towards the Forbidden City.
The bell in Jingyang rang eighty-one times to signify the death of the Supreme Being. All the civil and military officials in Beijing, regardless of their rank or rank, went to the palace gate to wait for reports. No one was allowed to be absent, otherwise they would be dismissed from office or beheaded in the worst case!
So when Jia Jing rushed to Rongqing Hall, Jia Mu, who looked tired, was changing the makeup of the Duke's wife, served by Yuanyang and Wang Xifeng. The Jingyang bell rang, and even the imperial wives like them were about to enter the palace.
Accompanying the Queen Mother at the vigil.
Yuan Chun was also there at this time, and she had already changed into the princess makeup. When she saw Jia Jing, her eyes flickered for a moment, but she still nodded indifferently. Jia Jing saw that she was neither salty nor indifferent, thinking that she was still alive.
I was so angry that I had no choice but to nod my head in response and didn't say anything.
The Jia family was still quite panic-stricken at this time. Jia Zheng and Jia She sat there frowning and wiggling their beards in silence. Everyone was relieved when they saw Jia Jing coming, but Jia She was the first to speak: "Brother Jing
Son, have you got any other news? What is going on in the palace? Everything is fine, how could this happen?"
Jia Jing shook her head and said: "It's not clear yet, I just came here when I heard the Jingyang bell ringing..."
Hearing what he said, everyone couldn't help but frown. Jia Mu snorted twice and said: "What are you afraid of? No matter what happens, it is their own business. They can still find it on our noble head."
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What Jia Mu said is right. As the top nobles of the Jia family, no matter how the Tian family fluctuates, as long as she doesn't commit suicide, everything will be fine. The key is that the Jia family is famous for its masters of committing suicide...
Jia Jing didn't say much, and talking to them couldn't solve the problem. Jia Zheng and Jia She were two losers who couldn't come up with any substantive suggestions except being more worried.
Jia Jing stepped forward and said to Jia's mother: "The old lady is going to the palace soon. She can't bring her second sister-in-law and the others in. I'm afraid the second sister-in-law can't serve you well. I'm an official outside and can't enter without permission. Baoyu is a guard in brocade clothes and happens to be in the inner palace. Let him
Let me go with you, you have your children and grandchildren to take care of you, so nothing will happen to you."
When Jia Mu heard this, she felt anxious and turned to look at Baoyu. Baoyu quickly dodged his gaze. He was very unwilling to go back and hug the fragrant and soft girl to sleep warmly in the middle of the night.
Okay? Who is willing to go to the palace in the wind and snow?
Jia Jing frowned slightly and said, "Why don't you go change your clothes?" Jia Mu saw Baoyu's reluctance, so she could only smile and said, "Forget it, I can take care of myself, and besides, there is a palace after we go in."
People will take care of you, you gentlemen, just take care of yourselves, we won’t have to suffer much in the palace..."
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