The carriage drove slowly through the early morning streets, and the sound of horse hooves echoed.
"I can't say whether it's a good thing or a bad thing." Ning Yunzhao said, "It would be a good thing for the current Duke Cheng if he could retreat in a hurry, but he is afraid that if he retreats step by step, he will be forced into a dead end."
This was the first thing he said after meeting.
No politeness, no pleasantries, just get straight to the point.
Miss Jun looked at him from the car window with the curtain raised.
"But if we don't retreat, it will be a dead end," she said.
You can't resist the emperor head-on. I'm afraid the emperor is waiting for him to do this, which will give you more reason to accuse him.
He knew what she was worried about, and she wouldn't hide anything from him. The conversation between them was so relaxed and casual, no words needed.
Ning Yunzhao smiled.
"That's true." He said, leaning slightly closer, "Your Majesty has become more and more calm and resolute recently."
calm.
This word is so well used.
Such a hypocritical emperor finally felt at ease. The throne became more and more stable, and all the dissident ministers were eliminated. He no longer had any scruples and no need to pretend to be kind and benevolent.
Miss Jun smiled sarcastically.
"But I'm not worried about Duke Cheng." Ning Yunzhao continued, "Since he did such a thing, he must have considered both the good and the bad."
Miss Jun nodded.
Although Duke Cheng Guo said nothing and seemed to really want to go back to the countryside to retire and enjoy leisure, he must also know that now is not the time to really enjoy leisure.
As for what arrangements he has, everyone has things they don't want to tell others, and it doesn't matter if he doesn't tell others.
"What are the rules for an audience?" Ning Yunzhao said suddenly.
"Listen more and talk less." Miss Jun said with a smile.
Ning Yunzhao also smiled, sat upright, raised his eyes and looked forward. He said nothing all the way to the palace gate, and watched Miss Jun get out of the car and follow the eunuch who came to greet him to the harem. Then he walked towards the court who were arriving one after another.
Official.
The appearance of a woman in front of the palace gate has long attracted attention, and everyone knows Miss Jun. Everyone knows the relationship between Miss Jun and Ning Yunzhao even more.
"Master Ning and Miss Jun seem to be the same as before," Huang Cheng said suddenly.
In the past, Ning Yunzhao and Miss Jun were going to be husband and wife.
Ning Yunzhao smiled.
"That's natural." He said, "You must know that the marriage contract between me and Miss Jun is a life-saving favor from the Jun family to the Ning family. Without the marriage contract, the life-saving grace will not be forgotten."
It's all unforgettable anyway, why he didn't just say it casually.
Huang Cheng smiled, in short, as long as you speak for Miss Jun, you are doing it out of selfishness rather than fairness.
This time the emperor was not late. He came to the Qinzheng Hall with the court officials. The emperor seemed to be in better spirits than before, his eyes were shining, and his usual peaceful and even timid look was gone.
It seems that Duke Cheng Guo's relinquishment of military power really solved the emperor's problem.
Ning Yunzhao said in his heart, and just after he stood up, he saw Huang Cheng stepping out in one step.
"Your Majesty." He bowed and said, "I would like to ask Duke Zhu Shan to be punished to avoid the crime of mistakes in the war."
Well, as expected, it was retreating step by step and tightening step by step. Ning Yunzhao looked calm while holding the wat board.
"Master Huang, Duke Cheng Guo has resigned from office, so his past sins are gone." The emperor said gently, "Looking at the ten years he has served the country guarding the border, let him use his merits to pay for it."
Huang Cheng raised his head.
"Your Majesty is merciful, but it depends on what the fault is." He said, "Some faults can be offset, while others cannot."
The emperor said oh.
"Like?" he asked.
"Conspiracy." Huang Cheng said.
As soon as this statement came out, even Ning Yunzhao, who had expected it, was shocked.
Conspiracy? This crime is really serious.
The emperor's eyes lit up.
"Master Huang," he shouted, "don't talk nonsense!"
Huang Cheng took a step forward.
"I don't dare to talk nonsense." He said in a calm voice, "Since Duke Cheng left the North, the officers and soldiers were no longer under pressure, and many people have complained to him about his evil deeds."
"I know this. There have always been many impeachments against Duke Cheng." The emperor waved his hand and said.
"No, Your Majesty, in the past, the impeachments were made by officials from the Yushitai or the state capitals in the North." Huang Cheng said, "But this time, the people who were impeached were the officers and soldiers of the North."
He took a step forward steadily.
"I didn't say anything before. Firstly, I didn't believe that Duke Cheng was so arrogant. Secondly, His Majesty rewarded Duke Cheng for his great achievements, so I kept checking secretly. Unexpectedly, the more I checked, the more I checked, and Duke Cheng became more and more arrogant. Almost
I will no longer dare to hide the fact that I have provoked trouble between the two countries."
There was a buzz of discussion in the hall.
"I understand that Duke Cheng Guo acted arrogantly. I also understand that he arrogantly took credit for suppressing the officers and soldiers." The emperor sighed and said, "It's just this treason..."
He shook his head.
"Gong Cheng Guo is a military commander that the late emperor relied on, and he is highly respected. I don't believe this."
Huang Cheng was neither impatient nor impatient, and his expression was as steady as his voice.
"I know that what I say is unfounded," he said, "I have some physical evidence."
Personal evidence?
The emperor sat up straight.
"Pass it," he said.
The eunuchs received the order and announced the call. The officials looked back and saw two people coming in from outside the hall.
They were wearing the official robes of military commanders and were tall and tall, but like all the officials who entered the palace for the first time to meet the saint, they lowered their heads tremblingly and knelt down before they came near.
"Raise your head," said the Emperor.
The two generals raised their heads. The officials present looked surprised, and Ning Yunzhao's expression also darkened.
"Everyone must recognize them," Huang Cheng said, "These two are the two lieutenants that Duke Cheng relies on most, Wang Chong and Zhang Gui. How many years do you think you have been with Duke Cheng?"
The two generals leaned over.
"General Mo has been with Duke Cheng for twenty-three years." They replied in unison.
Huang Cheng didn't need to ask. All the officials present knew that they knew that Duke Cheng Guo had two personal generals who had been with him since he had not yet made his fortune. This time, Duke Cheng Guo came to Beijing because he had stayed with him.
These two people can feel at ease only if they are stationed in the Northland.
The testimony of other generals cannot be trusted, but the words of these two men are extraordinary.
This is unbelievable. Is there really a conspiracy? Otherwise, who could persuade these two people to sue the country?
Ning Yunzhao glanced at Huang Cheng and shook his head inwardly.
Now is not the time to ask this question. It seems that this time we are not only trying to take away Duke Cheng's military power, but also taking his life.
It's really a desperate situation.
This was too fast, I thought it had to take a while.
The thought flashed through my mind, and I couldn't help but feel a little thump in my heart. Is Miss Jun in the palace... okay?
........
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Miss Jun is now in Qiujing Palace.
She didn't know what happened in the court yet, and she didn't suffer any trouble.
She stopped and looked around.
This place is not far from the Queen Mother's Palace. She came here because the Queen Mother asked her to treat a concubine.
The concubine's illness was not serious, and she was not made any trouble, but when the concubine's maid was seeing her off, she suddenly said something was wrong.
"Miss Jun, you can leave the palace by yourself." She said, leaving her on the road and left.
It's not difficult to leave the palace on your own, but it's just a little weird.
Was this palace maid being instigated by someone to deliberately make things difficult for her?
What about the intention?
She didn't know the way around the palace and wandered around, and then accused her of being framed and bumped into some noble person?
If this is their plan, they will be disappointed.
This is the place where she has lived since she was a child. Even if there is no palace maid to guide her, she can walk out with her eyes closed.
Her thoughts were spinning in her mind, and she kept walking through the passages and around the palaces. Soon, the palace gates could be seen in the distance, as long as she walked out of this passage.
She quickened her pace and approached the hanging flower door. She lifted her foot skillfully, and instead of taking a step forward, she gently lowered her foot and stepped on a step before landing again.
"Chu Jiuling."
A voice sounded at this moment.
Miss Jun subconsciously responded, and immediately her scalp became numb and she broke out in sweat.
She knows what the intention is!
There were heavy footsteps coming from behind, accompanied by the man's deep voice.