The old Taoist priest said that Zhan Qiao's plan for Prince Yi Zhong was to admonish soldiers, and the hall was silent for a long time. The old Taoist priest snorted coldly, and retreated to the side of the hall. There was a small case there, and on the case was a game of Go. The old Taoist priest
Left hand and right hand down.
His Highness the Third Prince suddenly said: "Didn't his military remonstrance fail?"
The old Taoist priest said dejectedly: "The prince never remonstrated with the army. On the contrary, Prince Yi Zhong rebelled and lost. Once the opportunity passed, there was no way to recover." He paused, "The late emperor unjustly killed several loyal ministers and generals who had made great achievements. Although he was later rehabilitated.
, people were gone. At that time, there were complaints in the military camp, and it was the best time to remonstrate. The prince did not dare to take action. After the emperor was assassinated and injured, he gradually had the intention to change the prince. At that time, the prince was very famous, and the deposed prince was criticized by the ministers. Then
It is also good for Huizi to give advice to the soldiers. The late emperor retired to the throne and forced his third son to take the throne. Many loyal and capable ministers in the capital were crowned. I once told the prince that this was the last chance. But he hesitated again. Opportunities will not come again and again.
, and they came to my door again and again." Nai Touzi sighed.
His Highness the Third Prince was silent for a moment and said decisively: "Fan Yao is just your pseudonym. Taoist Priest, you must be Mr. Zhan Qiao."
The old Taoist priest looked up at him and said, "Not too slow."
His Royal Highness took a deep breath and bowed down: "Please help me, sir."
The old Taoist priest picked up the chess piece just now and looked down at the chess game: "The prince is not a cruel person, and he cherishes his reputation. The other princes are living in peace, either fighting cocks and running horses, or carrying birds in cages, and their lives are safe.
It’s not too cold at high places and you’ll always be happy when you’re content, so why bother looking for trouble?”
His Highness the Third Prince said: "I don't want to live a mediocre life."
The old Taoist priest Luo Zi said: "The battle between you and the prince has been decided since you were born. Listen to the poor Taoist's good advice and turn around. There is a time in life that must be there, but there is no time in life. Don't force it." He waved his hands and said no more.
His Highness the Third Prince stood by the chess table and watched him play chess. The old Taoist priest moved slowly, but there was no flaw in every move. After watching for a long time, he couldn't see any flaw, and he gradually felt inexplicable ecstasy in his heart. Youxin
I fought with him with my son in hand. After watching for a long time, I didn't know how to start.
When I returned to the palace that day, a confidant eunuch whispered back: Ma's matter has been found out, and the discussion in the palace came from the princess's courtyard. In the autumn of last year, the princess was invited to enjoy flowers in the palace of her deceased son, and a servant
I heard some gossip from that palace, so I went to investigate. After checking, I found that it was the same as what was reported in the prince's palace. The princess remained calm and casually ordered the servants in the courtyard: "Don't let our stupid highness with cotton ears know
Already."
His Highness the Third Prince frowned: "What do you mean by not letting me know?"
The eunuch lowered his head and said, "A woman can't keep her mouth shut. If you don't let His Highness know, others will know."
The Third Highness snorted: "If I say she didn't cause trouble, would you believe it?" He rolled up his sleeves and walked away.
He went to see Ma family that night and stayed overnight. The next day, Ma family's confinement was lifted, and Ma family favored her as before. In the past, His Highness the Third Highness often accompanied her to the Buddhist temple. This time, Ma family seemed to have changed her personality.
Went to the Taoist temple. When someone asked, she said she had a dream when she was confined, and dreamed that Taishang Laojun removed a pair of pig iron shackles from her feet. Because the Qingxu Temple is large and interesting, the two of them often go there.
In March, the Yushitai, which had been dormant for a long time, suddenly became active and impeached more than a dozen officials. His Highness was shocked. These people had either openly or secretly defected to him. Before he could respond, Dali
The temple and the Ministry of Punishment took action together, and more than a dozen people entered the jail of the Ministry of Punishment in the blink of an eye. This was not over yet. Another person filed a complaint, accusing the Admiral Tang Ye, the academic governor, for accepting bribes and helping others cheat in the exam. Such a major case shocked the court.
, King Situ Pan of Yan was furious and ordered a severe trial. However, the Third Highness was so frightened that he could not sleep - Lord Tang also secretly took refuge in him. And the one who went to the exam was the elder brother of the prince's teacher.
Roman didn't dare to wait any longer and took the risk to meet with the Third Highness and said: "My lord, the prince is going to dig up my lord's roots."
How could His Highness not be anxious: "You have been doing well these past few years, why did you suddenly attack me?"
Roman said: "Now we have no time to find out the reason. I am incompetent and I am helpless. Mr. Zhan Qiao is a highly talented person who is unwilling to be lonely. My lord is in a bad situation right now. Do you want to ask him for advice on this matter?"
two."
His Highness the Third Highness sighed: "I have looked around the thatched cottage, but he only plays chess. But I can't beat him."
Roman thought: "My lord, I remember that Madam Ma is good at chess, so why not let her try it."
His Highness the Third Prince thought for a while: "She is really good at chess, and it is extremely risky. That's all. I will take her to try it tomorrow."
The next day, His Highness accompanied Ma to Qingxu Temple to fulfill his vow. Ma usually rested in the wing, while His Highness went out for a stroll and played chess with Zhan Qiao. This time he smiled at Ma and said, "I usually follow
I have never beaten the Taoist priest I play chess with. Today you can help me play a game." Ma Shi smiled brightly and nodded in agreement.
When the old Taoist priest Zhan Qiao saw that he was bringing a girl to play chess today, he changed his usual casual attitude and sat down solemnly. Ma knew that her man valued this Taoist priest, so he was very polite. Zhan Qiao let Ma take the lead. At first Zhan Qiao took the lead.
Having gained the upper hand, Ma secretly laid a few traps, and later actually ate a big dragon from Zhan Qiao. Zhan Qiao was overjoyed: "You little girl has some skills!" Touzi admitted defeat. Ma saluted with a smile.
That day, Zhan Qiao sent the two of them out of Ganlu Mingwang Palace for the first time, and said, "I haven't met my opponent in how many years. Girl, come back when you have time."
Ma Shi looked at the Third Highness with a smile. The Third Highness smiled and said: "Since the Taoist priest is interested, we will come again tomorrow."
Zhan Qiao snorted: "You don't have to come here, you stinking basket." His Highness the Third Highness laughed.
Later, Ma came to play chess with Zhan Qiao several times. Although there were wins and losses, Zhan Qiao won more, and he became more and more fond of Ma.
His Highness the Third Highness thought that he would be able to get Zhan Qiao with Ma's help in a few days, but unexpectedly, a thunderbolt struck in the blue sky. Today was King Yan's birthday, and all the daughters-in-law were celebrating in Prince Yan's palace. Suddenly, Feng Ziying saw him.
He hurried in and winked at a confidant eunuch next to King Yan. King Yan looked at him and ordered him to come forward and speak. Feng Ziying walked over without squinting and whispered for a long time. King Yan frowned and asked: "The third child
, there is a woman named Ma in your house who cannot speak?"
His Royal Highness was stunned and replied: "Yes."
King Yan glanced at Feng Ziying. Feng Ziying clasped her fists and said, "Your Highness, there may be something wrong with this Madam Ma."
The Third Highness knew that he had surrendered to the crown prince, and a sneer appeared at the corner of his mouth: "She is just a mute girl, what's wrong with her? Does Mr. Feng even care about my backyard?"
Feng Ziying took out a few pieces of paper from her arms and held them to King Yan with both hands. King Yan said: "Give it to him."
His Highness the Third Prince took it and took a look, and was shocked. This was a confession, and the person who confessed it was a leader of the Maitreya Sect. It contained several secrets of the Maitreya Sect buried in the capital, and among them was Ma. According to the confession
, this Ma family is the biggest trump card of the Maitreya Cult. The Maitreya Cult helps Ma family win favor, and then helps her teach her son to believe in the Maitreya Cult, and helps the third son to get rid of the crown prince. Before the crown prince falls, he must first get rid of the three princesses. And then
When the third son entered the prince's palace, he took Ma as his concubine and Ma's son as his grandson. Many years later, his grandson succeeded to the throne. By that time, he had firmly believed in Maitreya, so he could establish Maitreya as the state religion and promote it vigorously.
Feng Ziying said: "Everyone else above has been arrested, except Ma."
His Highness the Third Highness laughed angrily: "You spend so much time just to deal with a woman who can't speak? Didn't you check that the Ma family has not given birth to a child?"
Feng Ziying took out another confession and said: "Mr. Ma did not believe in Maitreya Sect earlier. After entering His Highness's residence, her body was damaged and she could not have children. In grief, she went to the Buddha to complain. The Maitreya Sect people heard her, and they led her into
The old monk wrote a note to seduce him. On the note were eight characters: dragon eyes and phoenix eyes, the appearance of a queen."
King Yan frowned: "Have you coaxed me into this?"
"Yes. That's it." Feng Ziying said, "Two years ago, the entire country was annihilating the Maitreya sect, and this woman helped them a lot." Then he took out other confessions from his arms. "Their strategy is to wait until
The Third Highness's other concubine gave birth to a baby boy and killed the mother, leaving Ma to raise the child. As long as the grandson of Yan State is a Maitreya believer, it doesn't matter whether he is Ma's biological son or not."
King Yan waved his hand: "I'm too lazy to care about these trivial matters. Let's arrest him and ask him first."
His Highness the Third Highness said hurriedly: "Father, please don't listen to one side of the story!"
King Yan said: "Gu didn't let her be killed. Feng Aiqing will make a decision on her own."
Feng Ziying bent down and saluted: "Your Highness, don't worry, I have no intention of getting in trouble with this little girl. It's just that the Maitreya religion is hidden too deep, so we shouldn't take it lightly."
His Highness the Third Prince said coldly: "No one can touch my beloved concubine. If it has anything to do with the Maitreya Cult, I will ask myself."
Feng Ziying bowed again and said, "Your Highness, I'm afraid you have been fascinated by this enchantress." Then he said goodbye to King Yan. King Yan waved his hand to let him go.
Feng Ziying's words were vague, and the Third Highness couldn't decide whether he agreed to hand over Ma family to him for interrogation or had other intentions. After he left, the Third Highness became uneasy and always felt that something was going to happen. King Yan looked at him and followed him
As if he had lost his soul, he cursed: "There is no future. She is just a woman." Then she told him to "go away." His Highness the Third Highness hurriedly stood up and left.
When he returned to the door of his house, he saw a dozen soldiers standing outside. They looked like members of the Royal Guards Musketeers. He was shocked. He rushed forward and asked, and found that Feng Ziying had come to arrest Ma himself. His Highness the Third Prince was furious: "Rat people."
You dare!" He strode towards the house.
Before they arrived at Ma's yard, they saw Feng Ziying coming towards her, followed by a dozen soldiers and seven or eight strong women. Ma was wearing a half-worn home-style coat, and she walked in front of her mother-in-law with a calm look.
Among the children, when they saw their man coming, they burst into tears.
Seeing this, Feng Ziying hurriedly stopped and bowed: "Your Highness."
His Highness raised his finger and said, "If I don't say anything, I'll ask her myself?"
Feng Ziying said: "The prince has not agreed. Since he has not agreed, he is acting in accordance with the law."
"presumptuous."
Feng Ziying gave another salute: "I am humbled by the prince's favor, so I don't dare to give my best."
His Highness the Third Highness sneered: "I'm afraid you are trying your best for my good brother."
"The prince is the heir to the prince." Feng Ziying said coldly, "I hope that the third highness will take care of himself."
The Third Highness walked straight towards Ma. A woman immediately stopped in front and saluted: "Your Highness, the servants and others have been ordered to help Mr. Feng capture the important criminal. I hope that Your Highness will not embarrass the servants and others."
His Highness the Third Highness recognized at a glance that this woman was Aunt Zhang who was next to the Lou family, Princess Yan. Although these women were strong and strong, their standing postures clearly showed that they came from the palace. No need to ask, they were from the Lou family.
Feng Ziying was very presumptuous. Looking at Mrs. Ma again, her tearful eyes were like a rabbit waiting to be slaughtered. She was so pitiful. His Highness the Third couldn't help but want to step forward and hug her into his arms to protect her, but two more women stopped him. The Third Highness
His Highness snorted coldly and pulled out the sword from his waist: "I am the prince's own son, who dares to stop me."
Not wanting the women to stay still for a moment, two more soldiers came over to Feng Ziying. His Highness raised his hand and slashed at one of the women. He never imagined that the soldiers would pull out their sabers and hit him with a "dang" sound.
Sword. His Highness the Third Prince was furious and swung his sword to attack the man. The soldier next to him also drew his saber. The two of them worked together to block it, only defending but not attacking. The eunuch who followed shouted: "Reverse, reverse -" Feng Ziying
He turned a deaf ear and made a gesture. Several women gathered forward and pushed Ma away.
The guards following His Highness the Third Highness immediately stopped in front of Feng Ziying, and Feng Ziying's men all displayed their muskets. These guards only held swords in their hands and could not be opponents of firearms. Feng Ziying said: "I am just following the orders of the prince.
Act. Brothers, the prince is the father of the prince." With one sentence, the morale of the guards in the mansion was demolished.
His Royal Highness shouted: "Protect Ma family!"
Before he finished speaking, Feng Ziying made a gesture. His soldiers suddenly opened fire, instantly injuring more than a dozen guards in the mansion. A strong woman carried Ma on her back, and a group of people ran out like the wind.
The two guards who were fighting with the Third Highness looked at each other and suddenly launched a series of attacks in unison, making the Third Highness take a few steps back. Then they turned around and ran away, as if they were just running away. The Third Highness led the people to catch up.
At the gate, I saw that Ma and her wives had already mounted their horses. Feng Ziying was also sitting on the horse, smiling and cupping her hands, saying: "There is something that I must let Your Highness know. The soldiers we have here today have swords on their waists."
It's not a steel knife, but a wooden knife cut from rosewood." Then he walked away. After being held by a woman on the horse, Ma resolutely looked back at the Third Highness.
The Third Highness stood at the door and did not chase after him, watching helplessly as the group of people reared arrogantly. It was obvious that Feng Ziying dared to lead people to his house and take Ma away by force, and that his subordinates dared to fight with him and even shoot in his house.
He no longer takes him seriously. He had some doubts earlier about how Feng Ziying, who had always been a lonely minister, would seek refuge with the prince. But now there is no need to doubt it anymore. Recently, the prince has successively attacked him, and he is afraid that he does not want to wait for Jia Wei
Si's son came from North America and did not want to wait for more than ten years for his father to die. Regardless of whether the Ma family really had contact with any Maitreya sect, Feng Ziying would be her life and death enemy.
He stood there in shock for half a day, then ordered someone to pull his horse and go to Qingxu Temple. When he arrived at the temple, he stopped pretending and went straight to the Palace of Ganlu Ming King. Zhan Qiao played chess with his left hand and his right hand again. Seeing him
When he came, he said with a smile: "Where is the little girl?"
His Highness the Third Highness burst into tears: "It's useless for me. She was framed and taken away."
Zhan Qiao put down the chess piece with a bang: "Say it again!"