Above the official road, there is a long stretch of yellow sand, and on horseback, two men look ahead with stern expressions, and gallop forward.
One of the men in black attire looked forward, glanced at the people next to him, and said with emotion: "Our trip was in vain, and we didn't find anything. But after coming to this place, I
I can no longer say that I am used to the wonders of the world, but I never thought that the place where the Yunhai tribe lives is so spectacular. The top of the mountain is covered with snow that never melts all year round, but the mountainside is crisp and clear. In the valley, the birds are singing and the flowers are fragrant, and the creek is gurgling.
It's a pity that a fire destroyed everything."
After hearing this, the man next to him turned around and looked behind him. A tall mountain peak stood in the distance. The snow on the top of the mountain was dazzlingly white, and the green on the mountainside was refreshing. Recalling the scene in the valley, everywhere
It was a charred scene with broken walls and ruins. Everything in the clan had been burned and nothing was left. There was no trace of porcelain or jade at all. The only thing left was the shapeless altar burned in the center.
It is really hard to imagine that this was a holy place for firing porcelain and jade that was once very popular. However, no matter how strong the fire is, at least some dead bones should still be visible. His handsome eyebrows couldn't help but frown, and he turned around,
Looking ahead, he said in a deep voice: "There may not be any clues. Didn't someone come to the Yunhai tribe later? And I have already vaguely guessed something."
Guyao Cheng was startled, looked at the man beside him, and said doubtfully: "You mean Yun Mocheng? I heard you said before that Yun Mocheng's house has objects produced by the Yunhai tribe. Do you mean that this
Everything was his doing, this..." At this point, he stopped immediately, remembering that the Yunhai tribe was exterminated more than 20 years ago. At that time, Yun Mocheng should have just arrived in Liangdu to become an official, and he
It was a time when he was alone and weak. How on earth did he do this without telling everyone?
"I'm not sure about this yet, but he must have something to do with the demise of the Yunhai tribe." Mu Jingnan frowned and said, as if thinking of something, he turned his head and looked at the man beside him, "I remember
You once said that the Dugu family also had porcelain and jades produced by the Yunhai tribe?"
Hearing this, Gu Yaocheng nodded. He frowned, looked ahead and said, "Indeed, there are, but the Dugu family was raided and beheaded, so these things are probably gone." That year.
The bloody storm of the family was still vivid in his mind to this day. So many people in the Dugu family were all gone overnight.
Mu Jingnan looked forward, a dignified look flashed in his narrow red phoenix eyes, and he suddenly said: "Do you remember when our Dugu family was executed by the whole family?"
Hearing this, Guyao Cheng looked at Mu Jingnan in surprise. This question... He thought about it and said, "It must have happened twenty years ago. Don't you know?"
"What I want to ask is, which one was destroyed first, the Dugu family or the Yunhai tribe." Mu Jingnan continued to ask with a sullen face.
"The Yunhai tribe should have perished first. At that time, I could still hear the reputation of the Yunhai tribe's jade and porcelain at home." Guyao City replied.
"Is it really because of the rebellion that the entire Dugu family was executed?" Mu Jingnanji looked stern, and the confusion on his face deepened.
"Of course not. Our Dugu family has been virtuous for generations, but it was just because the emperor was afraid of the power of our Dugu family at that time. Why did you suddenly talk about this?" Guyao Cheng said in a deep voice, "Did you discover something?"
Mu Jingnan shook his head and said, "No, maybe I'm overthinking."
Really? Guyao Cheng looked sideways at the people beside him. He didn't know why, but he always felt like something was about to surface, and he felt uneasy for no reason.
The two horses continued to gallop forward, and Guyao Cheng suddenly said: "Would you like to take a rest first? We haven't slept for a few days since we came out. Besides, even if we keep running, we may not be able to make it before the day you get married."
Rush back to Liangdu."
Hearing these words, the man next to him suddenly tightened his deep eyes, and a sharp light suddenly shot out. He stared straight ahead, and said in a low voice: "I will not allow such a thing to happen."
As if he had expected that he would say such a thing, Guyao City shook his head and sighed. Since they left Liangdu, no less than ten horses have died from exhaustion along the way. Logically speaking, the affairs of the Yunhai Tribe have nothing to do with them.
And he cared so much just because of her. Looking at the front, he suddenly said: "After a few towns, we should reach Chen Songyang's territory. You also know the situation in the court now. You should go and talk to Chen Songyang."
He just needs to meet him once."
"I made an agreement with him earlier, and he will not go back on it. Besides, he is my grandfather's old subordinate. If you go, you will be better than me." Mu Jingnan tightened the reins and shouted, "Drive--" The horse rushed forward.
Arrive at the front.
Looking at the people galloping away in front of him, Guyao Cheng shook his head and sighed. What he said was quite right. However, was it really because of her that he couldn't show up? Only he probably knew this.
Southern Yao Kingdom
When the new emperor ascended the throne, congratulations came from all directions. The entire capital of Nanyao Kingdom was in a state of excitement and joy. Although the people did not put up lanterns and colorful decorations, they did not feel the sadness of the death of the previous emperor at all, just because the one who succeeded him now was in their hearts.
Your Third Highness is unparalleled in benevolence and righteousness.
royal palace, in the main hall
"Long live my emperor..." The whole hall was full of kneeling officials. Because the late emperor had just passed away, the officials were all dressed in plain clothes. The whole hall was completely white, but on the carpet in the middle, there were people in yellow robes.
The man walked forward slowly, with a look of calm on his handsome face, but his eyes were fixed on the dragon chair at the top that countless people dreamed of sitting on. He raised the corners of his mouth slightly, and there was a strange look in his eyes.
Looking at the bright and majestic dragon head in front of him and the supreme throne, he climbed up the steps step by step and slowly walked towards the dragon chair. Oh, finally, this throne was finally his.
"Long live my emperor..." The officials below continued to shout long live.
Listening to this voice, the smile on Yan Lingxiao's face became deeper and deeper, and his expression slightly lifted. No wonder so many people like to be the emperor. Is it just because of this long live sentence? The Nine-Fiveth Lord has the power of life and death.
This was the highest point. His hands slowly stretched out, wanting to touch the dragon chair in front of him.
Just when Yan Lingxiao's hand fell on the dragon head on the dragon throne, suddenly a voice sounded outside the hall, "Yan Lingxiao, how do you deserve to be the emperor? It was you, it was you who killed the emperor - all ministers and ministers
, don’t be deceived by him.”
As soon as these words came out, the whole hall was in a roar. At the door of the hall, a man in white mourning clothes walked in. He looked about thirty years old, his hair was a little messy, and his face was even more bearded, but his expression was full of emotion.
With a look of indignation, he stared at the bright yellow figure fiercely with his eyes, as if he wanted to tear him into pieces.
Looking at the people coming, many officials began to talk, "Isn't this the eldest prince? Isn't he keeping vigil at the late emperor's grave? Why are he here?"
"Yes, and today is the big day for the new emperor to ascend the throne. What is he doing here?"
"The eldest prince is the eldest son. The late emperor passed the throne to the third prince. How can the eldest prince be willing to..."
"But his behavior is clearly treasonous..."
…
Soon a minister stood up and said to the eldest prince: "Your Highness, it is the period of national mourning. How can you leave the imperial mausoleum at will? What's more, today is the day when the emperor ascends the throne. How can you say such treasonous words?
, if there is no evidence, this is a serious crime!"
"A big crime?" When the eldest prince heard this, he immediately laughed out loud. He pointed at Yan Lingxiao above and said bitterly: "This throne was clearly passed on to His Highness, and he was the one who killed his father.
, tampered with the imperial edict, and it was he who took away the throne from His Highness. He is the one who is really guilty!"
"First Prince, please don't make false claims. Your Majesty has been appointed by Heaven to inherit the throne. Before Your Majesty passed away, we were also listening to the Holy Edict. The lower officials and others heard clearly that Your Majesty's will was passed down to His Highness the Third Prince.
, there is no imperial decree as you mentioned." The prime minister came out and said to the eldest prince.
The eldest prince looked at the prime minister in disbelief, shook his head and said, "No, it's impossible, my father clearly left a posthumous edict." As if he thought of something, he pointed at the bright yellow figure who still had his back to everyone and said,
"It must be you, you ruined the edict?"
As soon as these words came out, the originally noisy hall suddenly fell silent. Everyone's eyes either fell on the bright yellow man at the top, or lowered their heads as if they didn't hear.
At this time, the bright yellow figure who originally had his back to everyone finally slowly raised his feet and turned around. With his hands behind his back, he looked at the man below calmly and sighed: "I am the eldest brother who is here to congratulate you.
When I ascended the throne, I didn't expect that the eldest brother would suspect me of killing the late emperor. This really hurt my heart. I thought in vain that the eldest brother knew me best."
"Don't be so hypocritical, Yan Lingxiao. I don't care what you do, but you actually killed my father. This is something that cannot be tolerated by nature." The eldest prince said angrily.
Yan Lingxiao shook his head slightly and walked slowly towards the bottom of the steps. He sighed and said: "Brother, the emperor said what he said was righteous, but do you have any evidence to prove that I killed my father? Over the years, I have treated
My father is respectful in everything, and has been by his bedside for many years, assisting my father in handling political affairs, but as for you, my eldest brother, you spend your days drinking and drinking without caring about political affairs, and you are the one who has truly disappointed my father."
After hearing this, the eldest prince was stunned, his head slowly lowered, with a look of regret on his face.
Yan Lingxiao walked up to the eldest prince, patted him on the shoulder, and said with a serious face: "This throne was passed down to me by my father, but I know that the eldest brother should succeed to the throne.
That's why I'm willing to give up the throne to my eldest brother."