Chapter 1,122 'The Mystery of Princess Chang'an's Death'
"What did you call me?"
Xiaoqian looked at Chen Hong blankly, with confusion and thinking in her eyes.
Chen Hong was not sure at first, only thinking that they looked similar, but after hearing the voice, he was immediately sure: "Your Royal Highness, you are a slave. This slave once served in Concubine Duan's palace. Doesn't the princess recognize your slave?"
Xiaoqian frowned, all kinds of messy pictures came to her mind, and she subconsciously waved her hand: "I...I don't recognize you...step back!"
When Chen Hong found out that he was dead, he was extremely frightened. He finally saw an acquaintance and dared to leave. He fell on the ground and kowtowed repeatedly: "I hope the princess will be merciful! The princess is merciful! Save this slave!"
Xiaoqian was a little irritable. She stretched out her hand and a light flashed. Chen Hong and Zhu Shisan were sent to the center of the picture scroll to take on the novice mission.
"Princess Chang'an?"
Li Yan had been paying attention to Xiaoqian's condition during this period, and when he heard Chen Hong's prayer, he immediately paid attention.
Princess Zhu Shouyu of Chang'an was the eldest daughter of Jiajing. Historically, she died of illness in her teens and was not well-known. However, her mother, Concubine Cao Duan, was involved in a famous incident, the Renyin Palace Incident.
This palace incident is also related to Tao Zhongwen. In addition to the classic "two dragons do not meet each other", this Taoist priest also has a notorious skill, that is, offering "red lead pills", "using red lead,
Take a virgin during her first menstrual period and refine it like cinnabar to advance."
Li Shizhen criticized this in Compendium of Materia Medica, "Today there are alchemists who use sorcery to trick fools into taking virgin menstrual water and drinking it, calling it innate red lead... Fools believe in it, swallow the filth, and think it is a secret recipe.
It’s deplorable.”
The fool was indeed convinced that Jiajing ordered the Ministry of Rites to send people to the two capitals, Shandong, Hebei, Henan and other places to select more than a thousand folk women to enter the palace, and another said that there were more than 400 people. "The women were selected from eight to fourteen years old."
"Three hundred people entered the palace" and "one hundred and sixty people under the age of ten were selected to make elixirs from Tao Zhongwenyan".
In order to keep the maids clean, they were not allowed to eat during menstruation. They could only eat mulberry leaves and drink dew. Tao Zhongwen was very demanding. Counting from the day a virgin was born, women who menstruated 5,048 days ago were the most precious. Women who menstruated early and late
Nothing worked, so I resorted to many artificial methods and took a large amount of menstrual drugs.
Such behavior devastated many palace maids into human form, and many of them died prematurely. In addition, Jiajing was moody and frequently punished his servants, resulting in many deaths. Finally, he "accumulated grudges and accumulated hardships before launching this murderous conspiracy."
The palace maids who could not survive organized the first and only palace maid rebellion in history.
The Renyin Palace incident broke out.
According to records recorded by Wanli Yehuo, a total of sixteen palace ladies conspired to sneak into the palace. Since they could not obtain a direct assassination weapon, they used tassels to weave a rope and prepared to strangle Jiajing. However, they were too nervous and tied it into a dead knot.
, one of the youngest palace maids, Zhang Jinlian, saw Jiajing being restrained and blackmailed by more than a dozen people, but she still had a trace of breath, thinking that the real dragon emperor was unkillable by mortals, so she rushed to the queen's palace to report in panic, and the queen hurriedly took him with her.
People came and finally rescued Jiajing after many dangers.
The specific details are based on the imagination of unofficial historians, and various versions are slightly different. The general process is recorded in the official history, "It was the evening, the emperor stayed in Duanfei Palace. Jin Ying and others waited for the emperor to sleep, and arranged to hang the emperor.
Mistakenly regarded as a dead end, the gains are endless. My colleague Zhang Jinlian refused to accept the matter, so he sued. Later, he rushed over and disbanded, Di Su."
Regardless of whether Jiajing died or not, these palace ladies would actually have a hard time surviving, and there was also an extremely unlucky concubine who was implicated in this matter, none other than Princess Chang'an's mother, Concubine Cao Duan.
"Concubine Cao is beautiful, the emperor loves her, and she is appointed as Concubine Duan." Jiajing had already doted on this outstandingly beautiful concubine, but she happened to be sleeping in Concubine Cao Duan's palace that night when the palace maid assassinated her, and the queen at that time was worried.
Jealous, taking the opportunity to put down this huge scandal, he slandered Concubine Cao Duan as an accomplice of the palace maid's regicide, and convicted and executed all the relevant people.
"Later, the eunuch Zhang Zuo and others were ordered to arrest the palace people for miscellaneous treatment... It was also said that although Concubine Cao Duan did not cooperate with her, she was still aware of the conspiracy. The emperor was ill and could not speak, and it was later said that the emperor ordered Concubine Duan to be taken in. Concubine Ning, Jin Ying and others were informed
They threw gravel in the market and killed more than ten members of his clan. However, the concubine did not know it. After a long time, the emperor finally came to know of his injustice."
"Rubble in the market" means being hanged. Unofficial histories also say that she was executed at Lingchi, and that Concubine Cao Duan was the concubine who suffered the most severe torture in history. This is open to question, but Concubine Cao Duan died unjustly, which is certain.
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The most deserving person is not dead, and the least deserving person is dead.
Princess Chang'an was the daughter of Concubine Cao Duan who died in vain. Concubine Cao Duan also died of illness a few years after her death. If Chen Hong did not admit the wrong person, then in this world, the soul of the princess who died of illness has been lingering in the world.
In this world, have you become a spirit ghost?
Li Yan was concentrating on everything. On the one hand, he continued to put pressure on Fan Xueya. On the other hand, he applied electrotherapy to the leeches in the cage to prevent the sixteen parts from being reunited. He then sent a message to summon Tao Yin and Chi Lian outside.
Tao Yin and Chi Lian were watching the talismans in the courtyard turn into flying ashes and scattering. They lamented that the power of the Thunder Magic and Divine Forbidden City was huge and the wear and tear was serious enough. After hearing the message, they came outside the hall and asked, "What do you want me to do, Master?"
Li Yan asked: "Do you have any impression of the reason why Mr. Tao arranged for Xiaoqian to be by your side?"
Tao Yin mentioned it once before, and after recalling it carefully, he said: "Four years ago, Mrs. Tao asked me to take Xiaoqian away. My attitude at that time was quite strange, and I seemed to be impatient. I thought Xiaoqian's identity was very extraordinary.
Maybe she is the daughter of a powerful person? I haven’t been in Beijing for a long time, so it’s hard to be sure..."
Li Yan said: "Since the death of the Inanimate Mother Goddess, Xiaoqian has been missing her mother, and her memories of her life have been revived. Just now, Chen Hong's soul escaped from the body of the leech, and she recognized Xiaoqian as Princess Chang'an. Although it has not been confirmed, it is
This person is a palace eunuch, so what he says has a certain degree of credibility."
Tao Yin changed his color: "Princess Chang'an? According to this, doesn't it mean that the old thief Tao intercepted the princess's soul and made it into a ghost... Yes, this old thief is so bold that he really dares to do such a thing!"
This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! Chi Lianqi said: "Tao Zhongwen is certainly very vicious, and he will do anything to get the upper hand. He always does things for the benefit. What does he want to harm the princess?
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Tao Yin thought for a while and said: "When Xiaoqian came to me, she didn't have the ability to be a ghost. I discovered that she had unusual spirituality and was extremely persistent in paying bills, so I slowly taught her. It can be seen that there is nothing wrong with Xiaoqian."
There is profit to be made…”
Chi Lian said: "If Xiaoqian is really a princess, but Tao Zhongwen is left with my son to take care of him? Aren't you afraid of disaster being exposed?"
Tao Yin was puzzled: "Yes, he turned the princess into a ghost. It was too late to hide it. How could he dare to carry it with me everywhere?"
Chi Lian thought about it, his thick eyebrows suddenly raised: "Grandma, he wants to harm my son!"
Li Yan sighed: "Xiaoqian was a princess during her lifetime, and her spirituality was extremely strong after her death. It's impossible for Tao Zhongwen not to notice that, but he specifically asked you to cultivate ghost ghosts. This huge karma will be borne by you..."
Tao Yin's face turned pale.
Karma is a Buddhist term. Buddhism believes that all living beings have three karma. The evil karma of the body: killing, stealing, and adultery. The evil karma of the mouth: double-tongue, harsh speech, false talk, and frivolous speech. The evil karma of the mind: greed, anger, and ignorance.
In this world, karma and disaster are closely related.
Mortal karma is settled after death. Once bad deeds are done too many times and sins are deepened, the soul of the deceased will go to the underworld and enter the eighteenth level of hell. Only after being punished and eliminating sins can they be reincarnated.
The karma of practitioners is settled at any time. The deeper the karma, the greater the possibility of the Nine Tribulations. No matter whether they are Buddhist monks, demons, ghosts, or even gods of heaven and earth, they are not exempt from the secular world.
Because of this, although there are monsters in the countryside that harm people, it is rare for entire villages and counties to be slaughtered by monsters such as red-scaled pythons. They often hide in caves and dare not go out. Warlike Taoists like Tan Yangzi are fighting fiercely.
Be on guard at all times and not be swayed by anger...
On the other hand, Tao Tao was unscrupulous in raising ghosts. At first, Xiaoqian rode on Li Yan. It was precisely because Tao Tao valued the many merits and virtues of this famous doctor. He thought he was taking advantage of this, but he didn't know how to wait for him to raise ghosts.
After finishing the spirit ghost, the doom has almost come.
Tao Yin understood and became very angry: "The old thief really wants me to die. He plots everything and even digs holes for ghosts?"
Li Yan felt something was wrong and asked again: "Does Tao Zhongwen have a way to resolve karma?"
Tao Yin said: "Tao Shi'en mentioned that the old thief sacrificed a heavenly master's orb, which has rays of light and auspicious energy, and has many wonderful functions, which can eliminate karma. All the branches of the righteous sect recognized the old thief as the leader of the Taoist sect, except the emperor.
In addition to trust, the Heavenly Master’s Orb is also the key.”
Li Yan turned his eyes to Leech Zi: "Chen Hong is the governor of Dongchang. If you devour him, don't you worry about the karma backlash and disaster coming?"
Leech released two souls and received a crazy electric shock. He thought this person was going to turn against him. He breathed a sigh of relief when he heard the question and hurriedly said: "The karma of devouring this person is not enough to cause my disaster."
Li Yandao: "In your eyes, at what level is the karma of killing Chen Hong?"
Shuilizi said: "It's not as good as a county magistrate in China and a famous name in Yingzhou."
After Chen Hong heard this, I am afraid he would be very unconvinced. He was originally the eunuch Bingbi, the eunuch in charge of rituals, one of the five highest eunuchs in the palace. Countless eunuchs have sharpened their heads, and they may not be able to squeeze into this position...
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However, karmic obstacles do not entirely depend on status, but also on the influence of cause and effect. The influence of the eunuch Bingbi, who is ranked lowest, is indeed not as powerful as the county magistrate and the parent official of the same place.
As for the Governor of the East Factory, Chen Hong has only been on the job for a month, and has been on the road for more than half a month. It is purely in name only. If he fulfills his duties as Governor, it will be completely different...
Li Yan nodded slightly and asked: "Do you have any religious sacrifices in Japan?"
This question was a huge jump. Leech was slightly startled and replied: "Of course there is."
Li Yan looked at her form. Her body was all soft, but her mouth was stiff. He corrected her: "You were not allowed to sacrifice in the Japanese country, but you devoured tens of thousands of souls. Your karma has accumulated to a terrifying level. Now you are taking orders from Tao Zhongwen."
Are you acting for the Heavenly Master’s Orb to eliminate karmic sins?”
Shui Lizi was exposed, but he did not deny it, and emphasized: "Not only the pearl, Tao Zhongwen also has secrets related to Yingzhou. Your Excellency, if you let me live, I am willing to tell you the secret!"
Li Yan had already made up his mind about this Japanese god. After confirming his thoughts, he sent a message to Tao Yin: "Tao Zhongwen arranged Xiaoqian to be with you, not just to use you to raise ghosts to avoid karma. That matter
The Heavenly Master’s Orb can also do it.”
"Taking a step back, Tao Zhongwen wants others to refine ghosts for him. There are many choices among the Celestial Master's disciples. There is no reason to risk exposure and ask you to execute it. There should be other plans."
Tao Yin frowned: "What kind of plot could I have? At that time, I was controlled by the spirit ring. I was devoted to the Tao family, running around for the Pure Breath Pill. I wanted to hunt down my mother clan, even if I wanted to resist.
, will they also end up like Guo Hongjing and Wang Yongning?"
Li Yan said: "Because of this, if disaster strikes, according to the state of one body and two souls at that time, who will be unlucky?"
Tao Yin was horrified: "The nine calamities are not fatal, they are aimed at the soul, and I am the real master of the body... When the calamity comes, am I the first to bear the brunt? In this case, he has discovered my existence a long time ago and knows that I am
Want to take back control of your body?"
Li Yan nodded: "Yes, Tao Zhongwen saw through your mother's infiltration of the spirit ring, and arranged for Xiaoqian to come to you. Not only will you bear the karma of raising the spirit ghost, but he will also use Xiaoqian to sabotage the rescue. When you are really
If your spirit is robbed, the will born from the spirit-locking ring can easily suppress you completely and completely control your body."
Tao Yin felt chills all over after hearing this, and Chi Lian clenched his fists: "My thirty years of hard work have been used by Tao Zhongwen to target my son?"
Although Li Yan didn't want to hit this person, but now it seems that this is probably the closest answer.
In order for his son to get rid of the control of the divine ban, Chi Lian used blood connections to penetrate the stone, but in the end he alerted Tao Zhongwen, who stood still and used his tactics to arrange Xiaoqian over, killing two birds with one stone.
However, this heavenly master never expected that Li Yan would appear and take Xiaoqian away, which would invisibly help Taoist Taoist and successfully get rid of the control of the "spirit locking ring", which would also trigger a series of subsequent changes.
Li Yandao: "The old mother Wusheng has a good saying. The way of the heavenly master should promote the orthodox teaching of heaven and earth and eliminate the evil atmosphere in the world. However, Tao Zhongwen is full of calculations and will suffer the consequences one day."
"If Xiaoqian is really the princess of Chang'an, and Tao Zhongwen personally made her into a ghost, the death of the princess is by no means a simple death of young age or illness. There is a huge secret hidden behind it..."
"Fan Gaoshi, the divine restraint my master left on you is about to take effect!"
The last words were spoken to Fan Xueya in the hall.
Fan Xueya didn't know that the person in front of her was communicating with several parties at the same time, but she was already fidgeting due to the shock. She was thinking about how to cover up for her mentor, when she was suddenly startled after hearing this: "Doctor Li, don't make jokes..."
"Bring the spirit crane here."
Li Yan gave an order, and the crane in the courtyard quickly came to the front of the hall. His slender neck was bent, which was originally a very elegant etiquette, but the floating halo greatly ruined the beauty.
Fan Xueya frowned and explained: "This restriction is indeed set by the master. It is actually to protect the spiritual pets from being abducted by outsiders..."
Li Yan did not comment, the gold thread from his wrist flew out and tapped Fan Xueya's neck seven times.
"what you do……"
Fan Xueya's color suddenly changed, and just as he was about to scold him, his body suddenly froze.
Because a more mysterious divine ban slowly emerged from his neck, and the person in front of him shook his head gently: "It seems that the master is also afraid that you will be abducted by outsiders!"