Chapter 89 When it’s time to break, it’s time to break
Author: Silent outside the string
Chapter 89 When it’s time to break, it’s time to break
Ji Baochuan was holding a sword in his hand and placed it on the neck of the handsome man opposite. Princess Lin Yang passed by behind her, and Ji Baochuan's plain clothes were blown up by the wind. She really looked like a heroine.
"You...this is?"
Princess Linyang, who was still out of the situation, looked at the embarrassed Beishu Envoy and the heroic Ji Baochuan in shock. Could it be that her memory was confused?
She clearly remembered that before Ji Baochuan entered Quanjuzhai, she was still a middle-aged woman who was as gentle as water, knew etiquette, and knew how to advance and retreat. How could she turn into a peerless heroine with unparalleled strength and unparalleled strength in an instant?
When Ji Baochuan saw Princess Lin Yang barging in, he could only withdraw his sword with a cold snort and throw it aside.
The sword made a crisp sound on the stone slab, and the man's embarrassment replaced his embarrassment. He had to move back a few steps, fearing that Ji Baochuan would go crazy again and pull out the sword from him, chasing him and slashing around the room.
Princess Linyang withdrew her servants and walked forward with only her maidservant who was close to the martial arts. Then she saw clearly that there was a clear blood mark on the neck of the Beisu Envoy, bleeding out. She couldn't help but exclaimed, "
You! Your neck is bleeding! Hurry-"
Shen Gui, the envoy of the Northern Privy Council, realized the pain in his neck after being reminded by Princess Lin Yang. He subconsciously covered the wound with his hand. A pain like being stung instantly rushed to his scalp, "Hiss!"
Ji Baochuan saw Shen Gui's pained look and snorted coldly again, "This injury is so painful, it's really pretentious. I just hate that I don't have enough strength to kill you with one sword!"
Princess Lin Yang turned around and told the maid behind her to go and fetch the doctor, but Shen Gui called out urgently, "Princess, don't make any noise! Shen can still bear this small injury."
"and you"
Shen Gui took out a small gold bottle from his arms, poured out the powder inside, took out a piece from a thick pile of handkerchiefs next to him, poured the powder into the handkerchief and applied it to the wound. He smiled bitterly and said, "Marchers
, I have a lot of gold sore medicine on me in case of emergency, I didn’t expect…”
Princess Linyang saw Ji Baochuan's resentful look, and she felt a little angry in her heart. She had pretended to be very calm and generous just now, but her face changed as soon as she entered this door. What if the Northern Privy Envoy of the Helian Department really
He died in her princess's house, how could she explain this?!
Ji Baochuan also knew at this time that he could not kill Shen Gui today, so he stood up and bowed in front of Princess Linyang and said, "That day, the princess came to the palace to sort out the accounts. I helped the princess accomplish the task. The princess asked me what I wanted. The princess still remembers me.
How did you say it?"
Princess Lin Yang calmed down her anger and said as calmly as possible, "You said that your only wish now is to find out whether your husband is alive or dead. If he is alive, where has he been all these years? If dead, where are his bones?"
?”
"I don't blame him for not hearing from him and never coming back. Even if he marries another wife and has children, I just want to go down to the court. But I deeply hate people who abandon their family and country. My husband can be a trafficker or a lackey.
People who kill pigs and dogs are definitely not disloyal and unfilial people who betray their country and seek glory!"
"The Helian tribe has repeatedly invaded our dynasty, burning, killing, looting and committing all kinds of crimes. Do you still remember what you promised when you joined the army?!"
"Unless I break Hu Xia, I will never pay him back!"
Under Ji Baochuan's harsh words, Shen Gui's aura also weakened inch by inch, and he mumbled and couldn't say anything.
Princess Linyang knew that Shen Gui had just surrendered to Ji Baochuan, but she still secretly admired Ji Baochuan's character. She suddenly learned that her husband was an important minister of the enemy country. She had no intention of getting close to her, and she immediately showed her hatred. She only waited for her. He took Ji Baochuan into the Quanjuzhai and waited for the opportunity to act, also to vent his anger on himself.
I'm afraid that as soon as she heard the words "Bei Privy Envoy" from her mouth, Ji Baochuan's plan had already taken shape.
Even...she had already had this idea before this.
However, as the princess of Beiliang, she naturally cannot let Shen Gui die in Beiliang. What's more, Shen Gui's identity is not just a secret envoy of Beiliang.
Ji Baochuan turned around and said to Princess Linyang, "I have anticipated what will happen today when the princess informed me that Shen Gui was in Helian. Back then, he failed to climb the Ji family because of me, and he will do so in the future because of me." It is really not surprising that others seek power and wealth. Since I can do it well, I will not make excuses. I am willing to bear the responsibility, but it is up to the princess to punish me!"
Princess Lin Yang was deeply moved. Ji Baochuan was indeed a fierce woman. She turned around and asked Shen Guidao, "Does the Privy Council have anything to say?"
At this time, Shen Gui also calmed down. He was really startled by Ji Baochuan who suddenly rose up. He had experienced life and death on the battlefield, but he had never seen such a terrifying momentum in others.
"Foreign minister, I have nothing to say."
"But Baochai said that the foreign minister was a traitor to the country and sought glory, but the foreign minister refused to admit it."
When Ji Baochuan heard that Shen Gui called himself a foreign minister, he even sneered.
"The foreign minister is originally from Helian, so how can he talk about treason? Although Beiliang called me to join the army, he secretly harmed me behind the scenes. I have just taken refuge in Helian, so how can I talk about betrayal?"
Princess Lin Yang was a little tired from standing, so she walked up to the main seat, picked up the sword and handed it to the maid behind her, then chose a comfortable position and sat down.
"So, it makes sense for you to seek refuge with Helian?"
Ji Baochuan glanced at Shen Gui coldly, "What nonsense, I don't understand. I have been married to you for three years, how come you don't know whether your husband is from Helian?"
Shen Gui gritted his teeth and said, "This matter is of great importance. Princess, please step aside."
Princess Lin Yang looked at the maid behind her. The maid was a little reluctant and whispered in the princess's ear, "Princess, I am worried that he will take the opportunity to do evil things..."
Princess Lin Yang raised her hand to stop the maid, "It's okay, you can go down first."
The maid had no choice but to retreat. Before leaving, she took Shen Gui's sword with her and searched Shen Gui's body before turning around and retreating.
"Can we talk now?"
Shen Gui nodded, "Princess now regards Helian as an enemy country, and naturally she also regards Nanjing as an enemy country. But a hundred years ago, these three countries were once one family."
Princess Lin Yang smiled and said, "Why did Privy Master Shen teach me the history of this palace? After the Jin Dynasty, the world was divided into three parts. I am Beiliang in the north, Nanjing is in the south of the Yangtze River, and Helian is outside Xiguan, watching with eagerness."
"The foreign minister was born in the Bohai Sea and grew up in Shengle. He was caught in the war when he was young and moved to Beiliang. At that age, the prime minister went to the embroidered building to recruit relatives. If the foreign minister had not happened to pass by and snatched the embroidery ball, the foreign minister would not have had the chance to meet Baochai."
"Later, Baochai hosted a banquet for me. I thought at that time that she was coming to break off the engagement. So I ate it up and took it as a reward for the hydrangea."
When Ji Baochuan heard Shen Gui talk about this past, his expression gradually became stiff.
"But she only asked me after I finished eating, do I plan to live like this for the rest of my life?"
"I don't want to live such a life, being fed by others and facing the cold eyes of the world! But what can I do? When it comes to selecting officials in Beiliang, only those who are descendants of aristocratic families can enter the court. A beggar like me can only live a lifetime. I don’t want to live hand to mouth, but I can’t help it.”
"Baochuan then said that since he couldn't become an official, he would join the army. With military merit, he could make a living."
Ji Baochuan said indifferently, "You remember clearly."
Shen Gui smiled bitterly and said, "I will never forget what Baochai said."
"It's a pity that I have always been thinking about my identity as the daughter of Baochai Prime Minister's Mansion. I want Prime Minister Ji to find a decent job for me. Being a soldier in the army and killing people all day long is really not my original wish."
"But Prime Minister Ji found out my identity as a Helian and refused to help me. He even took advantage of my expedition to have his men assassinate me, trying to kill me on the battlefield."
“At that time, I was lying on the Gobi Desert with several arrows in my body, surrounded by broken limbs and arms. I even heard the wails of the vengeful souls ringing in my ears. The vultures hovering in the sky were just waiting for me to take my last breath, and they would swarm up. Devour my corpse."
"The sunset that day was so beautiful, it looked like it was stained with blood. I thought that was the last sunset I would ever see in my life."
"When I woke up again, I was lying in the Helian people's tent. The familiar smell of mare's milk took me back to my childhood. The grassland in the distance was endless, and the owner of the tent sang Helian's epic beside the campfire. , the people at the foot of the Qilian Mountains, and the majestic Helian cavalry, guard the borders of the empire."
"The people who gave birth to me and raised me are the Helian people, the people who saved me are the Helian people, and the people who harmed me are the Beiliang people. What do you think, princess, will I choose?!"
Shen Gui became more and more excited as he spoke, and his tone became more urgent. The wound just now was also torn open, and Shen Gui had to press hard on his neck again.
Ji Baochuan was shocked and said, "You are not allowed to slander my father. How could my father send someone to assassinate you?!"
"My father has been aboveboard all his life, how could he be like this?!"
Shen Gui said bitterly, "Baochuan, I have been sorry for you all these years, but you are not a parent, so you don't understand what kind of thought and planning parents will put into their children."
"Prime Minister Ji was very displeased when you married me. If I die, you can get rid of me openly. With your status, it will not be difficult for you to marry a noble man again."
Ji Baochuan lowered his head and whispered, "What do you know..."
Princess Lin Yang also didn't believe that this was Ji Wenxuan's doing. In her eyes, although Prime Minister Ji was very calculating, he would not use such despicable means.
Soon, she realized what was the biggest problem with this matter, "According to what you said, it is not difficult for Baochai to remarry. If Prime Minister Ji wants Baochai to remarry, do you think she has remarried?"
Shen Gui was speechless by the question. After a long time, he hesitated and asked, "Baochuan, have you not remarried after all these years since I left?"
Before Ji Baochuan could answer, Princess Linyang was the first to hold back her anger, "You little boy, you only care about enjoying your happiness in Helian. Have you ever thought about Baochuan's situation in Beiliang?! Marrying the daughter of the prime minister to you despite the infamy? , your husband has been missing for several years, when you were so carefree, did you ever think about how you wanted her to behave?!"
Shen Gui knew he was wrong, "At that time, the foreign minister thought that he must make great achievements and live a famous life. He also thought that Baochai had his own father to take care of him, and even the poison of a tiger does not eat its children. Prime Minister Ji even killed me. That should have found a way out for Baochai."
After a while, Shen Gui seemed to have remembered something again, and said sharply, "I also sent people here, but they all said that Baochuan had remarried, so I..."
Ji Baochuan laughed in anger, picked up the wine bottle at hand, and threw it at Shen Gui.
Ji Baochuan had been doing farm work on Zhuangzi for many years, and his hand strength was several times that of the lady in the boudoir. This time, a new wound appeared on Shen Gui's forehead.
Princess Lin Yang was helpless and threw the handkerchief away. Shen Gui was even more helpless and took out the golden sore medicine from her arms. She also made a medicine strip and applied it to the wound on her forehead.
The Queen Mother's foresight was indeed a mistake.
Shen Gui secretly thought that Baochai had not been seen for many years, but his hands were quite strong. He had been fighting on the battlefield for many years, but he had never been injured as seriously as he was today.
Seeing that the two of them had finished talking, Princess Lin Yang didn't want to make the matter a big deal, so she asked them, "What are you going to do now?"
"I just want peace and separation."
"The foreign minister wants to take Baochuan to Helian."
Ji Baochuan and Shen Gui both spoke at the same time, but they came up with two completely opposite plans. Princess Linyang was even more troubled. As expected, it was difficult for an upright official to deal with household chores. Her own backyard was in a mess, let alone other people's household chores.
"This matter is of great importance. Why don't we ask Prime Minister Ji for his opinion? There is also the matter of someone assassinating Shen Gui. I think it is best to find out as soon as possible and clear Prime Minister Ji's name."
Ji Baochuan smiled bitterly at this time, "If my father knew that I was willing to divorce, he would be so happy that he would have extra meals."
Princess Lin Yang didn't think so. That old fox Ji Wenxuan, if Shen Gui was just a little beggar in the past, he would have been looking forward to Baochai's reconciliation. But now Shen Gui is the Privy Envoy of He Lianbei. This and I'm afraid it will be difficult to leave...
Shen Guijue said obediently, "For foreign ministers, it is up to the princess to make arrangements."
"Then you can stay at the Princess Mansion for a while, and wait until I find out about this matter, and then I will give you an explanation, how about that?"
Ji Baochuan and Shen Gui both bowed and nodded in agreement.
Princess Linyang did not forget to remind them before leaving the Quanjuzhai gate, "It is better for you to meet less often these days. There are not many things in my palace, so don't bring any trouble to me."
That night, Princess Lin Yang rushed into the palace again. She couldn't make the decision on such a big matter, so she had to ask the Queen Mother to make an idea.
Just as Sheng Shaoqing was about to go to sleep, a letter from Princess Lin Yang arrived first: I'm on the road, so don't sleep and wait for me.
Sheng Shaoqing had no choice but to cheer up and wait for Princess Lin Yang to bring the so-called shocking gossip.
It's a pity that Sheng Shaoqing is not very interested in this. Should this story be told with a princess?
However, in order to take care of Princess Lin Yang's little mood, she, Sheng Shaoqing, went all out and performed an incredible three-move for the princess. She slowly accepted it and had endless aftertaste.
As soon as Princess Lin Yang came in, she didn't even bother to drink tea, and she hurriedly told Sheng Shaoqing everything that happened in the afternoon.
In fact, except for some discrepancies in some details, Sheng Shaoqing already knew the general direction of the story, but she did not expect that the heroine Ji Baochuan was such an upright woman that she would put a sword on Shen Gui's neck.
"What do you think the Queen Mother will do between them?"
As far as Sheng Shaoqing knew, in the original story, if Ji Baochuan went to Helian, he would most likely not survive for eighteen days. Therefore, based on the principle that saving a life is better than building a seven-level pagoda, Sheng Shaoqing said decisively, "The Ai family feels that
, when it is broken, it is broken, and harmony and separation are the best.”
