At night, it was as quiet as water. The evening breeze in the late spring night was already softer and not too cold. Inside the palace wall, a large group of imperial guards walked forward, inspecting every corner of the palace.
A black shadow suddenly flew up to the eaves from outside. She stepped on the eaves and shuttled directly on the glazed tiles. Looking at the patrolling soldiers below, her eyes sank. There were more and more guards in the palace recently. The last time she came here, the security was not so tight.
She suddenly stopped and stood on the eaves, not in a hurry to get down. Looking up, she saw a palace standing there alone. There was no one guarding it, but it was brightly lit inside.
I don't know how long it took, but all the imperial guards below left. There was no one under the palace wall. After the people on the eaves looked around, they jumped down and walked towards the brightly lit palace room.
Zhengqiangong
Inside the palace, the candlelight flickered and there was no sound. Only the breathing of people could be heard slightly. On the top desk, a man in a bright yellow dragon robe was bending over the desk to review the memorial. He was flipping through the memorial and frowning from time to time. Frowning.
At this time, there was a sudden "squeak" and the door outside was suddenly pushed open.
Listening to this voice, the man on the table did not look strange. He put down the memorial in his hand, stood up at the same time, looked at the people coming in from outside and said in a voice: "You are here!"
Just as she walked in, Yun Yan heard this voice. Her eyebrows tightened and she looked at the aloof man with a solemn expression. He knew she would come? How could it be possible? But looking at the calm expression between his eyebrows, she could not see anything. He was surprised, and he was clearly confident.
Yun Yan glanced around and saw that no one was ambush here. Feeling a little relieved, she closed the door and walked towards the main hall. When she reached the center, she stopped and looked at the majestic man above.
"It seems that the emperor has already guessed that I will come?" Yun Yan put her hands behind her back and said calmly. She glanced at the expression of the man above. His eyes were calm and calm, but he was quite calm.
Mu Yangtian looked at the people below, and every time he saw these eyes, he would feel chills unconsciously. Such clear and silent eyes were unforgettable, like a bottomless pool. , making people sink in unconsciously. Thinking of this, he shook his head unconsciously, as if he was recalling some past events.
"The head of the Helian family has already arrived in Liangdu. Presumably the food, grass and money for the relief of the victims have already reached the hands of the victims. I think you will definitely come and explain the matter to me clearly." Mu Yangtian came back to his senses and said However, if it weren't for those eyes, it would be difficult for him to connect him with the man in plain clothes and white snow.
Hearing these words, Yun Yan's eyes suddenly widened, and a look of astonishment flashed in her eyes. Mu Yangtian actually knew that Chun Qiao had come to Liangdu? How could it be possible? Although Chun Qiao was very wealthy, she rarely showed up. . But he knew that it only meant that... his intelligence network was quite clever. Thinking of this, she looked coldly and looked at the people above. The person who can be the emperor should not be underestimated. So saying Come on, nothing that happens in the imperial capital can be hidden from him.
However, just for a moment, Yun Yan calmed down and said calmly: "It seems that everything can't be hidden from the Emperor. I really came here today to tell the Emperor that my promise to you has been fulfilled. It's just that the Emperor is waiting here specially. I'm here, I think I have something to talk to you about." She raised her eyebrows and looked at the people above her. The reason why Mu Yangtian checked Chunqiao was not because he coveted the Helian family's property, but because he wanted to deal with her. Yes. Why didn't she ask directly so as not to be passive?
His expression darkened, and Mu Yangtian looked at the man standing below. Although his tone was calm and his aura was gone, the seemingly invisible edge in his body was still hard to ignore. Is this the Seventh Young Master praised by the world?
Oh, this is all really interesting.
"Do you still remember what I said to you last time?" Mu Yangtian put his hands behind his back, a gloomy look flashed in his eyes.
What did you say last time? Listening to these words, a trace of doubt flashed in Yun Yan's eyes, and she subconsciously asked: "What does the emperor mean by this?"
Looking at the probing eyes below, Mu Yangtian's expression tightened. Has he forgotten? After thinking about it, he said: "I only have one daughter, Princess Zhaoyang, so she has been favored more than other princes since she was a child.
Naturally, I developed this kind of problem..."
Hearing this, Yun Yan's eyes sank. Was he going to regret it? Thinking of this, she suddenly looked at Mu Yangtian, interrupted him, and said decisively: "Your Majesty, you promised me last time. I'll tell you.
I don’t want to marry Princess Zhaoyang, Jun Wuxi said, please remember your promise.”
Looking at the man below who resolutely refused, Mu Yangtian turned his gaze and said calmly: "Seventh Young Master, you seem to have misunderstood what I said, huh." At this point, he snorted coldly, and his eyes fell on Yun Yan,
He said with an unkind expression, "I am only Princess Zhaoyang's daughter, so naturally I will not marry her off at will, but what happened outside the government office today made me really worried, and I will not allow her to be harmed in any way. I will only allow her to be harmed in any way."
I hope you can completely give up her idea of marrying you."
It turned out to be this. Yun Yan felt relieved, but suddenly, she thought of a person in her mind. Isn't Mu Jingnan his son? Why did he treat him so cruelly? Why was he so kind to his daughter?
For Mu Jingnan... Could it be that Mu Jingnan really wasn't his son? But thinking of this, she couldn't help but smile bitterly, how could she think of him! Suddenly she thought of something, she raised her head and looked at the upright man above, and sure enough,
, Sure enough, he knew everything that happened in Liangdu. He was the oriole hiding behind the mantis, watching everything, but no one noticed.
"Don't worry Your Majesty, even if you don't say anything about this, I will do it." Yun Yan retracted her gaze and said calmly. She rolled her eyes and continued, "Since I agreed to your request, Your Majesty, as a deal,
Should the Emperor agree to my request?"
After hearing this, Mu Yangtian narrowed his eyes and looked at the man standing below. Where did he get the courage to bargain with him and want to make a deal with him? This man seems to never put himself in a passive position.
On the other hand, his casual words actually made him grasp the handle. Ha, you really can't underestimate him. This is what he appreciates about him.
"Then tell me." Mu Yangtian sat on the chair again and looked at the people below.
The corner of Yun Yan's lips curled up slightly. She took a step forward, looked at Mu Yangtian, and said in a deep voice: "During the hearing today, I heard Yang Ao say that the treason case of Duke Ding was framed by Gao Qi.
When I was young, I heard that the senior Duke Dingguo was strict in managing the army, and I really don’t want him to suffer unjust injustice, so I sincerely request the emperor to re-investigate the case thoroughly."
Pleading? Hearing this, Mu Yangtian frowned and looked at the man standing below. His eyes were extremely firm. However, when had he ever said such weak words as pleading? It was a rare sight for him today.
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"What if I don't agree to your promise?" Mu Yangtian frowned slightly and said indifferently, but his eyes were fixed on the person below, as if he wanted to capture all her expressions in his eyes.
Yun Yan raised her head and looked at Mu Yangtian. After a long while, she suddenly said calmly: "There seems to be no loss for me whether the emperor agrees or not. Now most people in Liangdu know that Duke Dingguo was framed back then.
, and if the emperor delays in issuing the decree, I am afraid it will lead to a lot of speculation, such as..." At this point, she paused and looked at Mu Yangtian above, her eyes clear.
"Like what?" Mu Yangtian's face darkened and he asked.
Yun Yan turned around, her back to Mu Yangtian, and she looked forward with eyes like daggers. She said coldly: "For example, the emperor ordered Gao Qi to frame Duke Ding behind the scenes, because he was afraid that Duke Ding's achievements would be shocking.
The Lord threatened the emperor and wanted to get rid of this serious trouble." She didn't know the details of what happened back then, but this was also a possibility. After all, Mu Yangtian was the emperor, and no emperor wanted his power to be threatened.
, she remembered that Mu Jingnan told her the same thing at that time. Thinking of this, her eyebrows turned cold, why did she think of him again!
"Bang!" With a sound, Mu Yangtian slapped his hand on the table. He looked at the people below and shouted angrily: "Do you know that I can kill you just by what you said just now!"
The air suddenly seemed to have dropped in temperature, and a cold breath filled the air. After a while, Yun Yan came back to her senses. She raised her head, slightly raised the corners of her mouth, and looked up. Was she angry? Her expression changed.
He said coldly and indifferently, "Your Majesty, what you said is enough to scare ordinary people. I was born in a rural area, and my own life seems not to be very important. But what I just said was just an example. How could the Emperor take it seriously?"
As soon as these words came out, Mu Yangtian's expression became even worse. Looking at the person with his back turned to him, a trace of annoyance flashed across his face. Suddenly he snorted, when had he been treated like this by a junior?
Angered.
"The Ding Guogong case has a lot of implications, I need to think about it, and Yang Ao's words may not be credible. I don't want people in the government and the public to be panicked." Mu Yangtian suddenly said in a low voice, his face uncertain.
The so-called wide-ranging involvement is just an excuse. He must have some scruples. She doesn't want to understand the politics of the court at all. These intrigues are really tiring.
"Your Majesty, if you don't let the truth surface because you are afraid that your dragon's power will be damaged, it will only arouse more suspicion. A king is not afraid of losing his country, because if his country is lost, it can be taken back, but once the people's hearts are lost,
If you do it, the country will be ruined, and the country will be destroyed. Didn't you have any hesitation in your heart when deciding the case of Guo Gong? If you had any hesitation in your heart, then the people would be even more doubtful about this, and you would definitely decide.
The Duke's family has been loyal and loyal for generations, and Duke Ding has made countless meritorious deeds. How could he collaborate with the enemy and treason overnight, and all because of one Wei Changming? If the Duke of Ding cannot be cleared of his grievances and continues to shield Gao Qi, the common people will
I'm afraid it's hard for us to trust this court." Yun Yan then said.
Doesn't the country belong to the country? Hearing this, Mu Yangtian frowned again. He looked at the man standing below. Perhaps because of his emotions, his brows seemed to have lost their calmness. Even through this veil,
He can also see clearly.
"Sure enough, the Seventh Young Master has a thorough understanding of political affairs. I have to tell you again that I hope you can serve as an official in the court. In this case, I will definitely agree to your reversal of the case for Duke Ding." Mu Yangtian looked at the person below.
The man said in a deep voice.
Hearing this, Yunyan raised her eyebrows and said with a slight smile: "The emperor's words can easily be misunderstood. I said that I would overturn the case for Ding Guogong. It was just a casual mention. If the emperor is not willing, I don't seem to be able to force it.
, but in order to unite the people's hearts, it seems that the emperor should consider it."
Mu Yangtian frowned and looked at the man standing below. His eyes were shining with wisdom at the moment. Hehe, he clearly wanted something, but wouldn't he let himself be in a passive situation no matter what?
"In this case, I promise you to thoroughly investigate the case of Ding Guogong. Besides, I originally intended to let Li Zongye try the case." Mu Yangtian said calmly.
Yun Yan glanced at Mu Yangtian in surprise. Is that why he asked Mu Kexiang and Mu Qingyuan to take over Gao Qi's embezzlement case? If Li Gongye was asked to try the later parts, there would be nothing to try. After all, the case just had to wait.
He was convicted. And he asked Li Zongye to try the case of Ding Guogong, which can only show that this time he wanted to pull out the carrots and bring them out of the mud, and kill all those people, and she remembered that the imperial edict was before she left.
What came not long after was the decree delivered by Mu Kexiang himself. This can only mean that he wanted to use it to overturn the case of Duke Ding from the beginning. So did he just... just want to deceive her?
Thinking of this, she couldn't help but look at the man above her. What did he want to do? Ha, as expected, all kings are people with deep thoughts.
Seeing that the matter had come to an end, Yun Yan withdrew his gaze and said calmly: "I will definitely do what I promised to the Emperor. If the Emperor has no further instructions, I will say goodbye." He said this, but Yun Yan didn't wait for Mu Yang.
After Tian spoke, he turned around and walked outside.
At this time, the man sitting in the hall suddenly stood up. He looked at the person walking towards the door and suddenly said: "Do you still remember what I said to you last time?"
Hearing these words, Yun Yan crouched down, a trace of doubt flashed in her eyes. He had said the same thing just now. She turned around and asked, "What does the emperor mean by this?"
"I take back my previous words." Mu Yangtian said calmly while looking at the figure in front of him.
Take back her previous words? Listening to these words, Yun Yan became more and more confused. Did he mean that what he said just now didn't count? Thinking of this, her expression darkened, but something didn't seem right. There was actually a trace of loneliness and loneliness in his eyes. Looking at
With this look, something seemed to flash through her mind.
It seemed that before leaving that night, Mu Yangtian said something to her, but what exactly was it? She couldn't remember it for a moment.
"This is the first time I've seen him care so much about someone." Mu Yangtian sighed quietly, looked at Yun Yan, and whispered, "If I had known it was you, I might not have followed you that day.