Gu Xishan's injury has recovered. His hair is combed high and decorated with a Zhai crown. His facial features are different from the past. A chamberlain next to him introduced to Lord Ayang and the two angels that Gu Xishan was conferred the title of Concubine Wang yesterday.
The Fifth Grade Zhimi Shang Palace, also known as the Waiting Shang Palace, is responsible for the daily life of the Queen Concubine and is the personal confidant of the Queen Concubine——
So Gu Xishan has become a celebrity before the arrival of Princess Renmu. Zhang Yuan smiled and said: "Congratulations to Gu Shanggong.////"
Gu Xishan bowed shyly and said: "My lord, I don't know how to repay you for your kindness -"
Zhang Yuandao: "How about repayment? What you are today is also due to your loyalty and perseverance. I am also in awe of you."
Ruan Dacheng secretly wondered that this Pyongyang dancer who was seriously injured and dying had become a fifth-ranked palace official in the North Korean court. There seemed to be some ambiguity between the dancer and Zhang Yuan. Ruan Dacheng didn't know that the mute girl was Princess Zhenmyeong.
, otherwise you will be even more stunned.
Ling Yangjun Li Shu was anxious for Zhang Yuan to convince Concubine Wang and asked: "Where is Concubine Wang?"
Gu Xishan bowed again and said: "The concubine Wang is in the west hall, and the servants will lead the way. Your Highness will be invited, and the two angels will be invited."
Ayangjun Li Zhu, Li Cao's judge Yu Yan, Zhang Yuan, and Ruan Dacheng came to the west hall of Qingxi Palace. Qingxi Palace was a newly built palace last year. Gwanghae Jun had not yet moved in. After the coup, Ayangjun Li
In order to show his respect for the concubine of King Inmu, he asked the concubine of King Inmu to move from Qingyun Palace where she was originally imprisoned to Qinghui Palace.
Gu Xishan came inside and announced that a wide curtain woven with bamboo silk had been hung in front of the palace. Zhang Yuan and the other two waited for a while and heard the maid Shang Gong singing: "The Princess Wang has arrived."
More than a dozen palace people lined up on both sides. After a rustling sound inside the curtain, there was a clear cough. Lord Lingyang Li Zhu and Li Cao Judge Yu Yan heard the cough and immediately lifted their robes and knelt down. Li
He said loudly: "My great-nephew, I would like to express my sincere greetings to the royal concubine."
Zhang Yuan and Ruan Dacheng bowed, raised their hands to their eyes, and said loudly: "The envoy of the Ming Dynasty Zhang Yuan (Ruan Dacheng) pays homage to Princess Renmu."
A rather shrill female voice came from behind the curtain: "You two angels don't need to be polite, just watch your seats." The Chinese language was so blunt.
Then a palace maid brought a brocade tree to invite Zhang Yuan, and Ruan Dacheng sat down. Li Zhu and Yu Yan stood up to wait on them. After a while, Ju Xishan came out and brought a brocade tree to invite Li Zhu to sit down.
Behind the curtain, Princess Inmu expressed her gratitude to the two angels. When she talked about the sins of Gwanghae Lord Li Hui, Wang Fei immediately became excited and recounted how Li Hui killed her father, eldest brother, and youngest son.
The pain over the past few years has been gnawing at her heart and lungs. She would not be able to sleep or eat well if she did not sacrifice the heads of Guanghaejun and his son to her father, brother and youngest son...
Li Zhu glanced at Zhang Yuan and nodded solemnly, which meant that he asked Zhang Yuan to persuade Concubine Wang.
Zhang Yuan then stood up and made a speech, saying that the urgent task of the current political situation is to stabilize people's hearts. If Guanghaejun and his son are killed, North Korea may fall into chaos, and it will be difficult for the Ming Dynasty court to agree with His Highness Ayangjun's unauthorized dethronement. This will inevitably cause
The long-term political turmoil in North Korea gave Gwanghaejun's cronies the opportunity to instigate chaos...
But I heard Concubine Renmu behind the curtain say: "The widow will express her feelings to the emperor of the Celestial Dynasty. All the blame of the Celestial Dynasty will be borne by the widow and has nothing to do with Lord Ayang."
Zhang Yuan was silent, Li Zhu, Ruan Dacheng, and Yu Yan looked at each other. The meaning of Princess Renmu's words was that she must kill Lord Guanghai. Concubine Wang, who was so consumed by hatred, could no longer understand. She only wanted to kill Lord Guanghai and his son to vent her hatred.
As for the rest, just ignore it.
There was no sound in the other halls of Gyeonghui Palace, and the atmosphere was extremely tense for a while. After a while, Zhang Yuan said: "If Concubine Wang insists on executing Lord Guanghae, it will inevitably cause discord between the Ming Dynasty and your country. As an envoy to North Korea, Zhang Yuan,
He will definitely be punished after returning to the country, so I beg Concubine Wang to think twice."
Zhang Yuan was kind to Princess Wang and Princess Zhenming. Of course Princess Renmu had to consider Zhang Yuan's feelings. Behind the curtain, Princess Wang was silent for a long time and then said: "The widow would like to say a few words to Zhang Angel."
As soon as Lingyang Jun Li Zhu heard this, he immediately bowed and said, "My grandnephew will leave for now."
Concubine Renmu said: "Please accompany Ruan Angel in the east hall for a while."
Talking to Concubine Wang alone would easily arouse suspicion, but since Concubine Wang had opened her mouth, Zhang Yuan could not refuse, so he immediately raised his hand and stood respectfully.
Li Yan, Yu Yan, and Ruan Dacheng were guided down to the east hall of Qingxi Palace by the palace guards. The west hall was silent for a while. After a while, they heard a continuous "crunching" sound. When Zhang Yuan raised his eyes, he saw
The low-hanging bamboo curtain was slowly rolled up, and I couldn't help but be surprised -
The bamboo curtain soon rolled up to about half a person's height, and two women in white skirts were seen prostrating themselves on the ground. The woman in white skirts on the left folded her hands on the ground, gently lifted her forehead and the back of her hands, and wailed: "The widow."
Let’s thank the angel for his great kindness, little Ligustrum—” As he spoke, he sobbed and cried.
Zhang Yuan took half a step forward and quickly knelt down as well, saying: "Concubine Wang has broken Zhang Yuan's heart. Your Royal Highness, please get up quickly and help your mother to get up. Gu Shanggong, please help Concubine Wang to get up quickly."
Princess Zhenming also wore a white dress today. She no longer wore a man's bun, but a rich bun. She was as beautiful as a white magnolia. She knelt on the ground, raised her face, and glanced at Zhang Yuan with bright eyes,
He lowered his head and knelt down again, then stood up, and together with Gu Xishan helped his mother, Princess Renmu, up.
Although Zhang Yuan did not look at it deliberately, the appearance of Princess Inmu was already in his eyes. This miserable Queen of Joseon actually had white hair. Although she was also combed in a neat bun, it was different from the jet-black Princess Jeongmyeong next to her.
The bun is in sharp contrast. Princess Wang's cheeks are thin and her face is as white as blood, but the wrinkles are not obvious. She is obviously not old, she must be under forty years old, but this white hair is surprising. Wu Zixu turned white overnight.
What kind of painful suffering did the princess Wang, who lost her husband, father, and son, go through before her head turns gray?
Concubine Renmu burst into tears and said to Zhang Yuan: "If it hadn't been for the angel's rescue, the deceased would never have seen the light of day in this life. Even I, Privet Ming, would have been hard-pressed to see the light of day. The angel's kindness cannot be repaid by the widow's broken body."
Zhang Yuandao: "The Concubine Wang is an auspicious person. The subjects of your country are well aware of the injustice of the Concubine Wang. She was suppressed by Guanghai and will eventually explode. How dare Zhang Yuan take credit?"
Zhang Yuan bowed respectfully and bowed his head, making it difficult to look directly at him. However, Concubine Renmu looked at Zhang Yuan condescendingly, nodded slightly, and ordered the other chamberlains in the hall to stay away for the time being, leaving only Gu Xishan and another person.
The old palace man, Princess Zhenming, stood beside her mother.
Princess Renmu said: "The widow knows the contract between the angel and Lord Ayang in the Yellow Sea, but I don't know if the Ming envoy who will sit in Pyongyang to monitor the small country in the future is Mr. Zhang?"
Zhang Yuan replied: "There are prerequisites for the guardianship of your country, that is, the slave chieftain invades Liaodong, but who will oversee it depends on the appointment of the Ming court. How can Zhang Yuan be good at it?"
Concubine Renmu said: "The contract states that our country will request guardianship from the Celestial Empire. If Jiannu really dares to invade Liaodong, then Lord Lingyang will ask the Celestial Emperor Shangshu to request Mr. Zhang to come to Korea for guardianship. I believe the Celestial Emperor will be kind."
allow."
Zhang Yuan frowned slightly. Transportation was inconvenient these days. It took several months to go to North Korea. He really didn't want to take such a long journey again. Moreover, it seemed that Princess Renmu had other meanings in her words. He didn't want to.
Deeply trapped in North Korea, the Supreme King of North Korea was not attractive to him, and Jiangnan was his destination. He said: "If your country appoints Zhang Yuan to North Korea, Zhang Yuan will be impeached as an official, which is not beautiful.
The person to oversee your country must be recommended by the Ministry of War and submitted to the cabinet for approval."
Princess Renmu was obviously disappointed. She looked at her daughter Zhenming who was standing beside her and fell silent.
Zhang Yuan thought to himself: "Lingyang Jun asked me to persuade Princess Wang not to execute Guanghai Jun and his son. This matter must be resolved today." Just as he was about to speak, he saw Princess Renmu saying: "Don't worry, Mr. Zhang, the widow is not ignorant of the benefits.
If you are reasonable, please leave Gwanghae to Lord Ayayo."
Princess Inmok, who originally had to execute Lord Gwanghae, suddenly turned around and became so reasonable. This surprised and delighted Zhang Yuan, and he quickly bowed and said: "Concubine Wang is kind and wise, this is a blessing for the Korean people."
Princess Inmu smiled slightly and said: "But I want to see Guanghae and tell him his sins in person. Please tell Zhang Dacong to Lord Ayang. Lord Ayang is afraid that I will order Guanghae to be beaten as soon as he enters Gyeonghui Palace.
Kill."
Lord Lingyang Li Jie, Ruan Dacheng, and Yu Yan came to the West Hall again. After listening to what Princess Renmu said, Li Jie ordered people to escort Lord Guanghai Li Hui to Qingxi Palace. Li Jie wanted to have Zhang.
It turns out that with the two angels Ruan Dacheng here, Princess Renmu would not order the execution of Lord Guanghai on the spot.
About half an hour later, Gwanghae Jun Li Hui was personally escorted to Gyeonghui Palace by Pingshan Jiedushi Li Gui. The forty-three-year-old Gwanghae Jun was several years older than Princess Inmu and looked dignified.
Once the lord of the country becomes a prisoner, the blow will be unbearable. At this time, he was escorted to the west hall by the chamberlain. His face was as expressionless as a walking corpse. He stood there with disheveled hair and empty eyes -
Princess Inmu’s originally pale face turned red at this moment, she stood up from the table and said sternly: “Guanghae, you have this day too!”
Lord Guanghai turned a blind eye and listened as if he heard nothing.
Princess Inmok walked up to Lord Gwanghae, gnashing her teeth and scolding Lord Gwanghae. Zhang Yuan and others knew the pain that Princess Inmok had suffered, so it was normal for them to have such deep-seated hatred for Lord Gwanghae, but Lord Gwanghae did not.
He was as stupid as a fool, and despite all kinds of insults from Princess Renmu, he just stood there with his eyes turned to the beams of the hall, speechless.
Concubine Renmu was so angry with the scolding that she coughed and shouted: "Bring tea."
Gu Xishan held up a large porcelain pot, and Princess Renmu took it. Just when Zhang Yuan and others thought that Princess Renmu was going to drink tea to soothe her throat, an accident suddenly happened. Princess Renmu suddenly
Splashing the water from the porcelain pot on Guang Haijun's face, Zhang Yuan smelled the smell of lime. This was lime water!
Lord Guanghai immediately covered his face with his hands and howled miserably. He first squatted on the ground, then fell to the ground and screamed, "My eyes, my eyes -"
In the midst of Lord Gwanghae's screams, Princess Inmu laughed loudly and said: "Gwanghae, I will spare your life, but I will also let you never see the light of day for the rest of your life!"