In the long river of history, a case, a person's life and death, even an event with a huge impact, or even the rise and fall of a dynasty are actually insignificant. Just like the case of Liang Wang Guo Bing drowning Kang Zizhen, in
The Great Zhou Dynasty set off huge waves, causing ups and downs, and making everyone uneasy. But in fact, after the incident subsided, looking back, it was nothing more than that.
But this matter is indeed an event of great significance at this moment, for Liang Wang Guo Bing personally, for Lin Jue, Fang Dunru, Yan Zhengsu, and everyone involved in this matter.
First of all, for Guo Bing, what he lost was not his title and money. What he lost was actually a kind of freedom and a possibility with a very high limit. The vassal king was outside, free and not under the eyes of the emperor, so he could do a lot of things.
What he wanted to do. Thousands of miles away from the capital, and in a land south of the Yangtze River that was rich and not well guarded by soldiers and horses, he could even do something earth-shattering. But now, because he killed a prefect, he
He almost lost his palace, and finally had to move to the capital, trapping himself in a cage where he could not move. He lost all possibilities, lost possible opportunities in life, and further lost his already low profile.
of influence.
If we analyze carefully what Liang Wang Guo Bing did, we can only describe it in one sentence: he is ambitious but incompetent. He obviously wants to make a difference. In the past twenty years, he has been responsible for the management of Liangzhe Road.
In fact, it took a lot of effort. If it were an ordinary person, he would have been running a lair with iron walls on Liangzhe Road for 20 years. However, Prince Liang's Mansion has a bad reputation in Hangzhou in the past 20 years. This is indeed his incompetence.
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The wealth of Prince Liang's palace was as rich as that of the country. Indeed, this was to satisfy his need for enjoyment, but one of his purposes of amassing wealth was actually to prepare for his possible rise. This was something hidden in Prince Liang's heart, which determined his
Behavior. However, he is neither good at management nor good at planning. In the end, he ended up with such a result because of an impulsive move, which is really disappointing.
But this is the reality. You can use the so-called bad luck to excuse it, but the so-called luck is often determined by a person's character. Character determines destiny. This sentence is absolutely true for Prince Liang. He was impatient when he was young.
His irritability offended powerful ministers, and later he was not good at uniting the officials of the two Zhejiang Provinces. He did not know how to win people's hearts, and instead acted arrogantly. This kind of behavior also doomed his current fate.
Guo Chong, on the other hand, seized the opportunity. When the Queen Mother came forward, he not only gave the Queen Mother face, but also made the best use of this matter to solve his own worries. Moreover, it made people unhappy.
The law accused him. He cleverly disguised this matter as a punishment for Guo Bing, rather than something he desperately wanted to do in his heart. This is planning, this is wisdom. Even if the Queen Mother comes forward, he can still do the best
to achieve one's own goals.
This incident was a mixed blessing for the other party involved. The original intention of Yan Zhengsheng and Fang Dunru was to use this incident as a breakthrough to further push the prestige of the reform faction to the highest level and pave the way for the comprehensive implementation of the new law.
Clear obstacles and create conditions for the further promulgation of the new law. However, their approach of attacking a prince of the Zhou Dynasty to open the way for the new law is ultimately walking a tightrope. They thought that the emperor would stand on their side and would not hesitate to do so.
They supported him hesitantly, and even like them, they would risk everything to kill relatives for the sake of the new law. But this is not the case.
Their attack failed, which pushed Prince Liang's palace, Lin Jue, and others to the opposite side. On a secret level, it aroused the hatred of the royal family, including the Queen Mother Wei. This was by no means a problem for them.
Good news.
The little princess's attempt to break into the government office ended up being ignored, which also caused Fang Dunru to lose face. In fact, the whole city had already known about that incident, but the parties involved denied it under the majesty of the emperor and the queen mother, so they kept it secret.
It didn't break out, so the people who fueled the flames had no grip. But it was a serious trampling on the dignity that Fang Dunru tried his best to maintain. As for the loss of Lin Jue's last trace of love for him, that was secondary.
For those within the reform faction, Kang Zizhen's death also cooled down their heated minds. In the end, Mr. Fang and Mr. Yan failed to fulfill their promise and did not seek an explanation for Kang Zizhen. The conclusion of the disgusting manslaughter was like
A loud slap in the face. This greatly reduced their trust in Yan Fang and the two of them. It also made them more cautious about promoting the new law.
Of course, there is a good side to this matter, and that is the sweet dates given by Guo Chong. When Guo Chong summoned Yan Fang and the others, he explained the reason why he could not punish Guo Bing severely. Guo Chong told them the truth, and the Queen Mother came forward.
Defending Guo Bing was something he could never disobey. He didn't want the Queen Mother to be sad, he didn't want the Queen Mother to go live in a temple, and he didn't want people in the world to point at his spine and scold him. So he could only compromise and spare Guo Bing. But he
Tell Yan Zhengshu and Fang Dunru that his determination to support the new law remains unchanged, and he will order Guo Bing to pay the aid as a warning to those who obstruct the implementation of the new law. He will personally beat the drum to cheer them on.
This exchange condition gave Yan Zhengsheng and Fang Dunru some comfort. They knew the significance of this matter. Liang Wang Guo Bing was more or less punished, and the punishment was actually not light. And chewing this bone, for
The comprehensive collection of auxiliary silver has a huge promoting effect. To a certain extent, this has actually achieved some of the previously expected goals.
After weighing the matter, Yan Zhengsheng and Fang Dunru chose to accept Guo Chong's explanation. But in fact, they had no other choice. When the reform had reached this level, many things could no longer be stopped. They could only rely on inertia to move forward and abandon their picks.
It is impossible to give up, neither from the national level nor from the personal level, Yan Fang and his wife cannot accept it.
The resolution of this matter was also bittersweet for Lin Jue. Although Prince Liang received a heavy punishment, he was still safe in the end. This is something to be thankful for. After the incident, Lin Jue has been wondering whether this was the palace of Prince Liang in his previous life.
The calamity of destruction? If so, doesn't it mean that the calamity of Prince Liang's Mansion has passed? I can now let go of the worry about the destruction of Prince Liang's Mansion in the previous life. This is actually a good thing.
But reason told Lin Jue that this seemed unlikely. If the destruction of Prince Liang's Mansion was due to this incident, it would be a bit confusing. Because this incident was fundamentally caused by himself. He took advantage of it.
The encounter between the two oirans in Qunfang Pavilion of Wanhua Tower set up a trap, the purpose of which was just to control Kang Zizhen in the hands of the prince. As a result, the prince's impulse led to such a disaster. To a certain extent, this disaster was related to his own
Inseparable. In the last life, I had nothing to do with the palace, and the incident that led to the destruction of the palace had nothing to do with me. So it would be a bit reluctant to forcefully say that what happened this time was the fate of the previous life. Maybe the palace's
There is another reason for the disaster, and it is not this matter.
Thinking about this aspect was a headache, and Lin Jue couldn't come to a conclusion after thinking about it. But in any case, the end of this matter is always a good thing. For Lin Jue, he didn't have any intention at the beginning.
The idea of benefiting from the prince's thigh. In fact, apart from his status as a prince's county horse, he did not get any real benefits from this. Based on Lin Jue's understanding of the prince and his son, he felt that if the prince's palace did not harm him
Thank God. Because of his special status, he would not be able to escape any wrongdoing by Prince Liang. He would be implicated. So Lin Jue actually hoped that the father and son could stop.
Now that things have reached this point, the prince and his son may have to stop, which is good news for Lin Jue. At least he can live a quiet life. In a short period of time, Guo Bing and Guo Kun may have to put their tail between their legs.
Okay. This is actually pretty good.
On the morning of May 13th, the Queen Mother summoned the princess and the princess to the palace for a talk. Lin Jue and Guo Kun also accompanied them. In the Fukang Palace, the Queen Mother said something, the purpose of which was naturally to comfort and appease the matter. In fact,
I also hope that my second son’s family will not have any grudges and understand the emperor’s difficulties. Naturally, the princess’s family will not complain. If the Queen Mother had not come forward to speak out, the result of this incident would not be so bad. I don’t know how the matter will end. Although I know that the Queen Mother’s
Her heart was still biased toward the emperor, but at least in this matter, the Queen Mother did not stand idly by.
The Empress Dowager complained a little about the little princess's way of forcing her way into the imperial palace that day, but also joked that the little princess was bold, desperate, and quite like a woman. After asking the little princess about the expected date of delivery, the queen mother gave the order
The imperial doctor Wen Po was dispatched from the palace to accompany the young princess back to the mansion with precious medicinal materials. She requested to ensure a safe delivery of the baby.
When she said goodbye and left the palace, Concubine Rong came to see the Queen Mother, so she didn't have to go to Rongxiu Palace to meet her. Originally, Lin Jue had planned to ask the young princess to go to Rongxiurong to express her gratitude to Concubine Rong. If Concubine Rong hadn't done anything this time,
, the matter will not be resolved so quickly. Besides, Concubine Rong is Lu Wu’s mother and her mother-in-law. In order to force her to submit, her words in the Grand Theater that day were quite inappropriate. Lin Jue also wanted to express his gratitude to Concubine Rong.
Apologize. No matter what she has done or what mistakes she has made, she is Lu Wu's mother after all, and she helped after all. Lin Jue does not want to be against her.
Under the corridor, Lin Jue and the young princess saluted Concubine Rong and thanked her. Concubine Rong looked nonchalant and waved her hand: "You don't have to thank me. I'm just fulfilling the deal between us. Don't forget it."
You promised me something. I want you to avenge me, but if you don’t take it seriously, I won’t agree.”
Lin Jue smiled bitterly and nodded repeatedly. Concubine Rong wanted to help her kill Concubine Mei. Lin Jue's agreement that day was actually perfunctory. But it seemed that Concubine Rong was determined to give up. But what ability could he have?
Help her do this? I have never even met Concubine Mei, she is just a small Kaifeng official. How can He De do this? I'm afraid I can only continue to deal with it.
"Lv Wu... how is she now?" Concubine Rong finally asked before leaving.
"She is very good. Don't worry, I will take good care of her." Lin Jue said.
"She... doesn't want to come into the palace to see me? I miss her so much." Concubine Rong sighed.
Lin Jue said softly: "Don't be anxious, your Majesty. You can't rush this matter. You have to let her relax for a while. Don't worry, My Majesty, I will advise her. No matter what, she will always be your daughter, and this cannot be changed.
Lu Wu must know this in her heart, but she just can't accept that fact for a moment."
Concubine Rong looked sad, nodded and said: "Yes, I made her sad. Please persuade her for me. If you can persuade her to recognize me, then you have also done me a big favor.
Yes. If I help you, you must also help me."
Lin Jue hurriedly nodded in agreement, thinking: This matter is much easier to handle than killing Concubine Mei. I have to persuade Lu Wu and Concubine Rong to recognize each other. Lu Wu's identity is actually very embarrassing now, although recognizing each other cannot change it.
What, but after all, it is a family relationship of flesh and blood that cannot be separated.
Liang Wang Guo Bing arrived in the capital on May 18th. After receiving the imperial edict of punishment, he set off for the capital. On the night of entering the capital, he went to the palace to plead guilty to Guo Chong. The two brothers talked alone for a long time. It is said that Guo Bing came out
After that, his face was full of tears, as if he had said something that touched his heart. At the court the next morning, King Liang reprimanded himself in front of the ministers, and his words were very sincere. Guo Bing expressed no regrets to King Liang in court.
Repentant attitude, hoping he can take this as a warning and never do it again.
At this point, the murder case of King Liang finally came to a final conclusion.
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On the evening of May 20th, Lin Jue returned home from the Yamen. When he entered the flower hall of the back house, he saw the little princess, Lu Wu, Bai Bing and others sitting in the hall.
Xie Yingying from the garden also came, sitting there with a red face.
Seeing Lin Jue coming back, the girls stood up to salute. Lin Jue took off his official uniform and handed it to Lu Wu to hang on the hanger. He frowned and asked, "What's going on? What happened again? Don't tell me that something happened again."
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Things have been complicated recently, and Lin Jue has been feeling a little nervous. When he saw everyone sitting upright, he immediately thought that something bad had happened, which was quite frightening.
The little princess smiled and said: "Husband, please sit down. I have something to discuss with you."
Lin Jue sat down suspiciously, even forgetting to drink tea, and asked in a deep voice: "What's the matter?"
The little princess said softly: "Husband, in the past six months or so, so many things have happened at home, which has made everyone uneasy. Things about husband and Mr. Fang, things about my palace, things about Miss Green Dance, and... on the mountain
Everything is handled by my husband alone. My husband is even in jail. The family is not going well. I wonder if it is because of the bad luck this year. Yesterday, I went to Xiangguo Temple to burn incense with my girl Green Dance.
, I received advice from an eminent monk, saying that the family needs happy events to bring peace to the family."
Lin Jue smiled and said, "You believe this too, it's nonsense."
The little princess frowned and said, "Husband, please don't lie. These things are not all illusions."
Lin Jue smiled and said: "That's all, is it a happy event? You are going to have a baby soon, and I, the Lin family, will have a new addition. We will make arrangements for it when the time comes."
The little princess frowned and said: "Then we still have to wait two months. Husband, you are really stupid. The happy event I am talking about is..."
The little princess turned her head and glanced at Bai Bing and Xie Yingying who were sitting next to them. The two women blushed and lowered their heads at the same time.
Lin Jue opened his mouth wide and suddenly realized. It turned out that the happy event Guo Caiwei mentioned was this.
Sure enough, I heard the little princess continue: "Husband, Miss Yingying and Miss Bing'er have been following you for so long. Miss Yingying is already twenty this year, how long do you want to drag her along? Bing'er is also eighteen.
It’s long past time to get married. I’ll follow you around all day long. After all, it’s a girl’s house, and the people who come in and out will cause gossip. So I discussed with the Green Dance girl, and we’ll pick a good day in a few days, and my husband will take them in. As soon as they come.
After all, these things have to be settled. Secondly, it is also a way to bring joy and eliminate bad luck. What do you think, husband?"
How could Lin Jue have any objections? In fact, he had already thought about it. Firstly, it was difficult to talk to the little princess, secondly, Yingying's stall could not be let go, and thirdly, he himself was always as busy as a dog. So he kept
Let's put it aside for now. Today, the little princess offered to take care of this matter, and Lin Jue naturally wanted it.
"But I wonder what Yingying and Bing'er are thinking? What if they don't want to?" Lin Jue asked this stupidly.
The little princess and Lu Wu both laughed. The little princess said: "I have already asked them, now that they are all yours, can you still be reluctant? Why are you being pretentious? Qianqian over at the Grand Theater can already take charge of her own business, Yingying said
You can throw it away. As for Bing'er, her sister Qin Xiaoxiao has been urging you to do things. Do you think no one knows about your affairs? What if you get pregnant that day, you will make people laugh. "
"Sister Princess, don't say it, don't say it..." Bai Bing lowered her head in shame. She had indeed accompanied Lin Jue many times, and she even served Lin Jue all night last night. This was no longer a big deal.
secret.
Lu Wu smiled and said, "What's there to be ashamed of? My sisters have nothing to be ashamed of. Master, we can't delay this matter any longer. You men can delay it, but we women can't. We must have a reputation and support."
Lin Jue nodded and said: "In that case, what else do I have to say? Everything is up to your arrangements. This is also my long-cherished wish. But Wei'er means to do it all at once?"
"Why not? It's not like you've never done this before. On the day we got married, didn't we also marry the girl Lu Wu? This is called double happiness. Yingying and Bing'er both agreed, but you're not willing yet."
Angry.
Lin Jue laughed loudly and said: "What I'm not happy about is that I have wronged you two. They don't care about it, so why should I care about it? It's like what they say, double happiness comes at home, three good things in one bed, hahaha."
The girls blushed and sighed. The little princess said: "In that case, the matter has been settled. Lu Wu and I will choose a day to deal with it. Don't interfere with it. In short, it will be lively and lively.
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Xie Yingying said softly: "Don't be extravagant. The Lin family still has huge debts. Keep everything simple. Just invite some relatives and friends to come over and have a few glasses of wine."
The little princess smiled and said: "Hey, you are so good at living before you even get married. What kind of debt does the Lin family owe? Do you owe my mother's family money? You don't know yet, but this time my father has spoken and all the money has been forgiven.
I got the original agreement and IOU back. I have torn them up."
"What? Seriously? That's seven to eight hundred thousand taels of silver." Xie Yingying said in shock.
The little princess smacked her lips and said: "My mother's family is not short of money. This time we were fined more than 1.3 million taels of silver. My father said that I should just feed the dog. Since so much money has been wasted, why should I treat the Lin family like this?"
Why do you care so much about money? Since I can only stay in the capital from now on, why do you care so much about money? I’ll just give it up altogether."
Xie Yingying was shocked. Prince Liang's palace was indeed as rich as any other country, so he could have waived off so much money.
Lin Jue laughed and said: "Yingying, don't tell me, I'm keeping this matter secret. I don't want the Lin family to relax because of this. The Lin family needs pressure, otherwise trouble will happen. So this is a secret, there is no need to tell it.
They. Just tell them after three years."
Xie Yingying understands Lin Jue's painstaking efforts. The Lin family is indeed like this. If there is no pressure, they will fall apart. At least under the current situation, they have pressure and motivation, goals and directions. Once they relax, they don't know what will happen.
"Then it's settled. I'll ask someone to choose a day tomorrow. I'll prepare gifts for the matchmaker. There's no shortage of the three matchmaker gifts and the six rites. Anyway, follow the rules. It will be a grand event." The little princess stood up and said with a smile.
