"Your Majesty's body and bones are still strong, which is a blessing!"
Chang Sheng let go of his hand, his dark eyebrows moved slightly, and he said with a smile.
The emperor breathed a sigh of relief and glanced at Han Shitou, "The real person is quite happy cultivating in the mountains, but do you want to go to Chang'an to help me?"
Chang Sheng declined almost without hesitation, "Thank you, Your Majesty. It's just that I just want to live in the mountains and forests forever."
The emperor was somewhat regretful and rewarded Chang Sheng with many things. Chang Sheng thanked him and resigned.
It's early spring, and it should be a lively scene. But in Chang Sheng's eyes, the expressions of those palace people are a bit uneasy. When they are gathered together, it creates a heart-stopping feeling.
It seems that the building is about to collapse.
But recalling the emperor's previous posture, I couldn't see the slightest feeling of uneasiness.
This one is really stable!
Chang Sheng smiled slightly, avoided the palace people in front, and saw a guard hurriedly approaching.
"The King of Yue was assassinated."
Outside the palace gate, Chang Sheng learned the news.
"One of the two good soldiers accompanying him died, and the other was seriously injured."
The disciples waiting outside the palace city heard the news.
"What about the King of Yue?" Chang Sheng's heart moved. If the King of Yue had a problem, the situation would be very lively.
Unless he falls out with Yang Songcheng, King Wei will not be released.
Then it is to respect the king.
According to rumors, King Jing was naughty. After leaving the palace and opening a mansion, he hung out with those evil young men all day long.
Let an evil young prince take over the East Palace?
"What an interesting idea!"
Chang Sheng smiled.
The disciple went to inquire about the news and came back, "It was said that the bridge of the nose was broken and tilted to one side."
"What a pity."
The sound was too small to be heard and followed Chang Sheng far away.
…
The best bone-setter in Chang'an forced two chopsticks into the King of Yue's nostrils.
"ah!"
The King of Yue howled miserably, with blood spurting from his nose.
"I've been squirting for a long time."
Zhao Dongping asked worriedly: "Will I lose too much blood?"
The doctor clasped his left hand behind his back and glanced at him lightly, "I saw someone bleeding. How much did he bleed?"
One tenth!
But this is the King of Yue!
Zhao Dongping was secretly angry and glanced at the attendant of the doctor.
Possible substitution?
The attendant shook his head slightly and gave a thumbs up with his right hand at the side of his body, implying that this was the best.
That’s all.
I'll bear with you!
The doctor operated with one right hand, holding the chopsticks and exerting force.
Click!
"Ouch!"
Even though he was biting the cloth, the Yue King's miserable howl still made the people outside stand on edge.
After trimming it a few times, the doctor stepped back and admired it, "Not bad."
Zhao Dongping sent him out and asked: "Why one hand?"
The doctor said: "Your people are in a hurry. I happened to be helping my grandson to remove the feces. When I was anxious, I wiped a hand with feces on my left hand."
The assassination of the Yue King triggered a shock in Chang'an.
The Jinwu Guards went out to track down the injured assassin, whether they wanted to show it to the emperor or to the abbot, and the momentum was huge.
They searched everywhere, and many people took the opportunity to extort money, causing a lot of complaints.
Chang Sheng, who had not returned to the mountain but was staying temporarily in a Taoist temple in the city, was standing at the entrance of the alley, watching two sergeants rush into a house, shouting and searching for thieves.
Soon, the sound of crying and howling came from inside.
"That's my family's life-saving money."
"Yeah, it looks like your man is a thief!"
"I don't dare, I don't dare anymore."
Two sergeants came out triumphantly holding a bunch of copper coins.
One of them shouted at Chang Sheng: "Old dog, what are you looking at?"
Chang Sheng said softly: "I am watching, this country is in turmoil."
…
In this chaos, Chang'an's army returned.
Not as energetic as everyone thought, but as listless as a defeated rooster.
"This is……"
"Failed."
…
Dou Zhong and Wei Zhong had already gone outside the palace first.
Later, a chamberlain came to take them in.
When he saw the emperor, he was dressed in Taoist robes, holding a mulberry tail in his hand, and looked indifferent. The chamberlain accompanying the army arrived one step ahead of Wei Zhong and others, and was standing beside the emperor at this moment, looking at Dou Zhong with a cold look.
There is a saying circulating outside: It is better to offend the prime minister than the internal minister.
Internal minister, here generally refers to the emperor's trusted inner servant.
Compared with the prime ministers who are busy with everything, the chamberlains have more time to do nothing. Moreover, the chamberlains are determined to avenge anyone who offends them, and they will not give up until revenge.
In history, it is not uncommon for chamberlains to endure for more than ten years or even decades to suddenly take revenge.
To put it another way, it is better to offend a gentleman than a villain.
These words brought the waiter and the villain together.
At this moment, Dou Zhong felt that he was right.
"I have met His Majesty."
The emperor raised his eyes and frowned slightly when he saw Wei Zhong with horns on his head.
"I am incompetent."
Dou Zhong knelt down to apologize, "I failed in my ambush..."
"Has it been discovered?" the emperor asked calmly.
"Yes." Dou Zhong did not defend himself.
"The people around me remind you to give up when you see fit, but is this a problem?" The emperor's voice became calmer and calmer.
"Yes." Dou Zhong lowered his head.
"But you are so self-willed!" The emperor suddenly roared, kicked down the table, stood up, pointed at Dou Zhong and cursed: "As long as you kill Yang Ni, the northern Xinjiang army will be leaderless, and the army will cover up the killing. But you are greedy for credit.
Yang Ni is gone. Stupid and greedy!"
Cold sweat soaked the clothes on Dou Zhong's back.
“Best chance!”
The emperor gasped, his eyes cold, "Here comes someone."
Han Shitou stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty!"
Dou Chong fell to the ground.
"Reward Dou with a heavy reward of 100,000 yuan!"
Dou Zhong slowly raised his head, looked at the emperor in disbelief, and burst into tears, "Your Majesty..."
"You are my old man. If you make a mistake, I will make a mistake." The emperor said warmly: "I know your true intentions. Go back and rest for a few days. I will still have to rely on you."
"I am willing to die for Your Majesty."
Dou Zhong resigned with tears streaming down his face.
The emperor's eyes followed him out and slowly turned to Wei Zhong.
"Yesterday, the Mirror came to report that you had fallen into the enemy's hands. I was very distressed. I didn't expect that you could lead the soldiers out of the siege and boost the morale of the army. I actually underestimated you."
"This is all due to His Majesty's majesty." Wei Zhong lowered his head.
"How do you think the Northern Xinjiang Army compares with our army?" the emperor asked.
Wei Zhong thought for a while, "If we guard Guanzhong, Chang'an's army will definitely win. If we attack..."
He didn't say the rest.
After a long time, the emperor sighed quietly, "I understand."
I don't know if the emperor forgot or something, but Dou Zhong, who suffered a defeat, received a reward of 100,000 yuan, but Wei Zhong, who turned defeat into victory, walked out of the imperial city with empty hands.
…
In the city of Chang'an in spring, there are not only large scenic spots such as Qujiang Pool, but also winding paths and small alleys that offer exciting places to enjoy.
Wei Ling'er led the horse and walked in the alley with a gloomy expression.
The vines on both sides have just revealed a little bit of green, while the branches sticking out of the wall are in bud, which contains spring and vitality, which makes people happy.
But Wei Ling'er had no intention of appreciating it.
Yesterday, the mirror sent news to the palace, and some news spread immediately
Among them was the news that Wei Zhong had fallen into the Northern Xinjiang army and his life or death was unknown.
The sky in the Wei family seemed to have collapsed.
Wei Ling'er naturally didn't believe it, so she went out to search for information about her father's past, but most of them were unclear.
Today she went out again and found that the attitude of her two uncles, whom she used to be friendly to, had changed.
Becoming a little perfunctory and careless.
Wei Ling'er couldn't stand this anger and left immediately. After coming out, she felt very relieved. However, she suddenly felt uncomfortable in her heart.
Where can I go to get news?
Suddenly her eyes lit up.
Beijiang Guild Hall!
She went to the Beijiang Guild Hall, but the door was closed and the outside was sealed.
"Aye, what should I do?"
The spring breeze blew up last year's dead leaves, but it couldn't blow away the sadness in Wei Ling'er's heart.
She turned around and prepared to go back.
My mother is supporting me at home, so it’s time to help.
As we were walking slowly, a follower rode forward and said, "Little lady, someone is following us."
"Don't worry about it." In the past, Wei Ling'er could have whipped her stalker with a whip, but today she couldn't cheer up.
When she arrived at the door of the house, the doorman looked a little distracted and waited for her to get off her horse and enter before coming to greet her.
"My dear lady, I have a visitor to see you."
"Who?" Wei Linger's eyes lit up.
At this time, anyone who comes to visit, in Wei Ling'er's opinion, may bring hope.
"It's a woman!"
woman?
Is it a best friend?
Wei Linger sighed in her heart.
What she needs now is news.
If her father is captured, then she is willing to leave the pass and plead with King Qin.
"Stop!"
The attendant outside shouted sharply.
"The Wei family is so prestigious."
The sound was a bit sharp.
Waiter!
Wei Ling'er turned around and saw two men approaching with their heads slightly lowered.
"Who are you waiting for?"
Wei Linger walked out and asked.
A man took a step forward, raised his head, and smiled strangely, "The pearl of the Wei family has grown up a long time ago but has not married. Does Wei Zhong want to sell it for a price? It's a pity that the beauty is old and the man is too young."
Wei Ling'er's marriage has always been the talk of the powerful circles in Chang'an. In terms of beauty, according to Chang'an's most famous matchmaker, Ba Po: Mrs. Wei can do it even if she is a crown prince.
Women are not judged by their literary talent, but Wei Linger has also read a lot of books.
The only problem is that he is too lively and spends the whole day wandering around Chang'an with a group of women.
Wei Ling'er held the whip in her right hand and said coldly: "You're a tongue-tied idiot."
"Ho ho ho!" the man said with a smile, "Baoying County Duke's Mansion cannot lack Mrs. Wei's food, but we should worry too much."
"What are you waiting for, Your Majesty?" Wei Ling'er asked.
The man frowned, "Did I reveal my secret?"
The man beside him sighed: "You can't help but call yourself us."
The man covered his forehead and said, "Hey! We are so confused."
He raised his head suddenly, his eyes like lightning, "Where is that woman?"
This loud roar was like a lion's roar, and Menzi's legs became weak.
It turns out that the previous confusion was just a move to confuse the opponent. When the opponent showed contempt, he suddenly shouted angrily.
Wei Ling'er felt the strong wind blowing on her face, and her heart palpitated and felt uncomfortable.
Menzi said in a trembling voice: "Woman..."
The whip waved.
Snap!
Menzi was whipped on the shoulder and he woke up instantly.
…
Wei Ling'er put away her whip and stood with her hands behind her back, "Get out!"
Behind her is the screen wall.
After bypassing the screen wall and entering the hall to receive guests, Huahua was already ready to run away.
…
Outside, two servants from the Pegasus Camp were grinning ferociously.
"Ms. Wei, are you trying to protect Yang Ni?"
"We wouldn't have dared to do this when Wei Zhong was here!"
"Get out of the way!"
"Who saw Yang Ni's people entering my house?" Wei Linger asked coldly.
The man said: "Our people watched that woman enter your house."
"She has already left." Wei Linger said.
"How do you know when you are away from home?" the man sneered.
"The Wei family never leaves anyone with unknown origins behind!"
"So, Madam Wei is planning to drink wine as a penalty instead of eating the toast!"
The man took a step closer.
"Little lady." The steward came out with an eager look on his face.
Wei Zhong's life and death are unknown, and the emperor has no good opinion of the Wei family. The Wei family is in a state of turmoil at the moment. At this time, how can anyone dare to offend anyone in the palace?
I can't stop it!
Wei Ling'er stood stubbornly at the door, "Has the Wei family been broken into in a hundred years?"
Being intruded by law enforcement officers is a sign of loss of power for a powerful family.
The steward smiled bitterly, thinking, isn't this what the Wei family is like now?
"You bitch!" The waiter lost his patience, "Since you are shameless, I will slap you in the face!"
He raised his hand, but found that Wei Ling'er had no intention of evading, and looked over his head, and his eyes were filled with tears.
A voice came from behind.
"Who are you going to slap in the face?"
The waiter turned around slowly.
Wei Zhong, who has horns on his head, is standing behind him.
