The smile on Wen Chenghuan's face faded, but he refused to give in easily and said coldly: "What do you mean, Lord Zhou? Do you want to falsely accuse me of treason?"
Zhou Ruiyuan said: "If you are charged with treason and making the truth known to the world, it will actually make you a loyal minister. Do you think that after you have done so many things that endanger the interests of the general public, we will give you a
The reputation of a loyal minister?"
Wen Chenghuan finally understood why Zhou Ruiyuan just said that he had embezzled money and violated the law and emptied the national treasury. For Dakang, there were some charges that he was unwilling to accuse him, but there were some charges that he wanted to impose on him. The charges that he was unwilling to accuse him were the real ones.
The reason why he didn't want to give it to him was because he didn't want to fulfill his reputation as a loyal minister of Yong Dynasty. It seemed that the Dakang court had found out all about his true identity. Wen Chenghuan's first thought was not himself, but the Li family.
What impact will this incident have on your son?
If you consider the whole thing carefully, you can find something unusual in it. Zhou Ruiyuan mentioned the correspondence between himself and the late emperor. Even if this letter existed, it should only exist in the Dayong royal family. Why would it be known to them? Wen Chenghuan
He felt an inexplicable fear in his heart. He didn't even dare to think about it in detail. He hoped that the truth would never be as he thought. How cruel it would be. Maybe it was because he was too protective of Dayong's interests, so he showed his flaws.
Wen Chenghuan said: "Why do you doubt me?"
Zhou Ruiyuan said: "It is impossible to identify you as the biological son of Li Xuangan, the Duke of Yongjing, just based on the painting "Bodhisattva Man", but a kind person sent a letter. This letter was written by Li Mingzuo himself.
Emperor Yong Xue Shengkang." He paused, looked at Wen Chenghuan's face that had aged much in an instant and said: "Actually, there are many things that cannot be changed, such as a person's handwriting, even if the font is changed, the inner character cannot be changed.
."
Wen Chenghuan nodded.
Zhou Ruiyuan said: "Now you understand who wants to deal with you?"
Wen Chenghuan smiled bitterly and said: "I don't understand anything, but you asked me to die and I had to die. Now there is nothing to argue with." Until now, he has not acknowledged Li Mingzuo's identity.
Zhou Ruiyuan said: "You have to die when you ask your ministers to die. Birds are hidden, rabbits are dead and dogs are cooked. In fact, you are far from the day of success. The root cause of today's disaster is not you, but because of someone's ambition."
Wen Chenghuan understood that although Zhou Ruiyuan said it euphemistically, what he was referring to was his precious son Li Chenzhou. He had completely understood the whole thing. It was precisely because Li Chenzhou wanted to seize the power of the Yong Emperor that he was attacked by the Yong royal family.
Revealing his identity is only the first step in his revenge. His real intention is to take revenge on his son Li Chenzhou. His heart is full of sorrow. He has always been opposed to Li Chenzhou's actions. The Li family is a loyal person, but in the end he actually committed suicide.
Li Chenzhou married a rebellious minister and traitor who brought trouble to the imperial court. If his father had a soul in heaven, he would be so angry that he would jump out of the coffin. Things that go against heaven will indeed lead to retribution, but the love between father and son is deep, no matter what choice Li Chenzhou makes,
Wen Chenghuan didn't want anything to happen to him. He would rather die for his son and bear all the sins caused by Li Chenzhou alone, but the current situation was no longer up to him.
Wen Chenghuan nodded and said: "Yes, I am Li Mingzuo. I am the second son of the Duke of Yongjing. The purpose of coming to Dakang is to bring down the country of Dakang."
Zhou Ruiyuan smiled calmly and said: "Who cares? Who believes it? Even if you believe it, the court will not make this matter public. You have been hiding in Dakang for more than thirty years, and the court is not aware of it. Doesn't it mean that
Is the court incompetent? If you are punished with such a crime, wouldn't it help your reputation in Dayong? Taishi Wen is very affectionate and wants to take all the blame. Unfortunately, I'm afraid it's too late now."
Wen Chenghuan looked sad. He realized that Xue Daoming had sharpened his knife and was ready to attack Li Chenzhou. Even if he was worried, it was a pity that he could not break out of the prison in front of him. How could a person who could not even control his own destiny help him?
Son? Wen Chenghuan nodded to Zhou Ruiyuan and said: "You are really awesome at what you do."
Zhou Ruiyuan said: "What does it have to do with us? The Grand Master is a man who understands. Why did this matter arise? If Dayong hadn't proactively provided the information, I'm afraid no one would have thought that the Grand Master's background was so complicated."
Wen Chenghuan said: "Master Zhou, after all, you and I have been ministers of the same palace for many years. If I die, can you bury my bones on Fengming Mountain?"
Zhou Ruiyuan looked at Wen Chenghuan quietly, and after a while he shook his head and said: "No, I can only promise to keep your body intact. The Grand Master is very scheming, and it is difficult for Zhou to determine whether you are taking advantage of me."
Wen Chenghuan sighed inwardly, Zhou Ruiyuan was really smart.
This was the second time Li Chenzhou came to the eldest princess's mansion, but he was still turned away. The autumn rain continued, and the suddenly cold weather in Yongdu made people put on bulky cotton-padded clothes, just in time for the autumn rain and the cold.
In a word. What is colder than this autumn rain is Li Chenzhou's heart. The eldest princess Xue Lingjun is his first woman and the first woman who truly enters his heart. He has devoted too much love to Xue Lingjun. He
At the same time, I also understand that Xue Lingjun has also achieved himself. If it weren't for Xue Lingjun, I would not be able to become a man again, regain the self-confidence of a man, and heal the scars and pain in my heart.
But everything was suddenly lost. He lost his mind in Biyang Water Village and almost killed Xue Lingjun by mistake. He loved and hated him deeply. If he hadn't heard the news that Xue Lingjun and Hu Xiaotian had rekindled their old love and spent a night together in Kangdu, Li Chenzhou would never have come.
In this way, he calmed down afterward and realized that this was most likely false news spread by Hu Xiaotian on purpose. His purpose was to stimulate himself and to lose his mind, so as to divide himself and Xue Lingjun and destroy the two of them.
Emotional purpose.
With Li Chenzhou's arrogant temperament, being able to take the initiative to visit twice showed his sincerity, but Xue Lingjun seemed to have given up on him and refused to meet him.
When Li Chenzhou heard the news that Xue Lingjun still didn't want to see him, he was inevitably disappointed. He was considering whether to quietly climb over the wall and explain to her and ask for her forgiveness. His deputy came to him on horseback from a distance, panting.
Apparently there was something urgent to report to him.
Li Chenzhou walked aside and the deputy general said in a low voice: "Captain, I have just received news from Dakang. Grand Master Wen Chenghuan of Dakang was imprisoned for corruption and defying the law, and the country's treasury was depleted. This matter has serious implications."
When Li Chenzhou heard this, his heart sank. Wen Chenghuan was his biological father. He had always thought that his father was sitting on the Diaoyutai in Dakang, but he never thought that something would happen to him suddenly. The worry in his heart was indescribable. He raised his head and looked at the princess's house.
He glanced in the direction, then turned around and returned home resolutely. No matter how important Xue Lingjun's affairs were, they were not as important as his father's life or death.
In fact, when Li Chenzhou was wandering outside the house, Xue Lingjun was always watching him from the small building. Seeing Li Chenzhou's figure disappear in the autumn rain, she couldn't help but sigh, and a deep voice sounded behind her: "Elder Princess.
Why don’t you see the Grand Governor?”
The person who spoke was Xiang Liren, the Grand Master of Dakang.
Even Xue Lingjun himself did not expect that Xiang Liren would come to visit him at this time. Xiang Liren has always been a neutral person. He protects himself wisely and does not offend both sides. He is well versed in the way of being an official. Today's visit is a bit sudden.
Under the guise of asking Xue Lingjun to be a matchmaker for his daughter Xiang Moer.
Xiang Liren was present when Li Chenzhou came, and he had no intention of resigning. As an official and a person, he naturally knew when to avoid it, and the reason why he continued to stay was obviously intentional.
Xue Lingjun showed a displeased look on his face: "Master Xiang doesn't have to worry about my affairs."
Xiang Liren smiled slightly and said, "I've taken the liberty of doing this. It's time for me to resign."
"No!"
Xiang Liren said he was resigning, but his steps made no move. He seemed to have remembered something: "By the way, has the eldest princess heard about the imprisonment of Dakang Taishi Wen Chenghuan?"
Xue Lingjun was startled. She had never heard of this matter. She had met Wen Chenghuan several times and had a pretty good impression of him. So she asked, "What crime has he committed?"
Xiang Liren said deliberately: "I heard that it was corruption and bending the law. The specific situation is not clear, but now there are rumors everywhere that Wen Chenghuan may be the second son of Li Xuangan, Duke of Jingguo. He was afraid of crime because he broke the law.
He absconded and fled to Dakang, betrayed his motherland and became a minister of Dakang."
Xue Lingjun's beautiful eyes widened. Wen Chenghuan was Li Xuangan's son? Couldn't it be related to Li Chenzhou? She suddenly remembered the "Bodhisattva Man" that Li Chenzhou had entrusted to her to give to Wen Chenghuan. There must be a mystery at this time.
Xiang Liren said: "I heard that when Her Royal Highness the Princess went to Dakang, she also gave him a piece of "Bodhisattva Man" handwritten by Duke Jingguo. I wonder if this is true?"
Out of instinct, Xue Lingjun shook his head and said, "Who is talking nonsense? There is absolutely no such thing."
Xiang Liren smiled and said: "There is no best. Now the emperor is also paying attention to this matter. Her Royal Highness the eldest princess has always been able to distinguish right from wrong. It is naturally best to have a clear relationship with some things and some people."
Xue Lingjun said coldly: "Is Grand Master Xiang threatening me?"
"I don't dare, I just sincerely advise you. After all, words make money but bones are destroyed. Your Highness, the eldest princess, should also know that the emperor attaches great importance to the reputation of the royal family."
Of course, Xue Lingjun understood what he was insinuating. His eyes sharpened, and he was about to get angry, but when the words came to his lips, he gave up his mind. She suppressed her anger and said: "In the opinion of the Grand Master, how should this matter be handled?
"
Xiang Liren said: "How can the old minister's opinions be judged by Her Royal Highness the Princess? In fact, rumors only stop at the wise, so why pay attention to things that are originally unrelated, don't you think?"
Xue Lingjun said disdainfully: "We are also the Grand Master, if Wen Chenghuan knew half as much as you do about being an official, he would not have ended up like this."
Xiang Li laughed heartily and said, "Her Royal Highness, the eldest princess, really praises me. I feel ashamed."
Xue Lingjun said: "Why should Taishi Xiang be too modest?" (To be continued.)
