In the last few days, he was really at the end of his rope, with no money and no food. Fang Huanqiu did the most humiliating thing in his life and ran to beg for food from the villagers. As a result, he was kicked out. The people themselves had no food to eat.
How could there be any food left to give to a beggar who was covered in rags? Fang Huanqiu had no choice but to commit adultery for the first time in her life. She was so hungry that she couldn't stand it anymore.
The white radish persisted for another day.
When she saw the majestic towers of Yingtian City, Fang Huanqiu almost fainted on the road with excitement. Fortunately, she happened to encounter Lin Jue's carriage and horses after entering the city. If she had even taken an extra rest on the road,
She would miss the sweet time with Lin Jue again. And if she missed it this time, she was afraid that she would die here and never see Lin Jue again.
Fang Huanqiu narrated all this calmly, but Lin Jue heard what he heard was thrilling. Who would have thought that Fang Huanqiu actually walked in a big circle for more than twenty days and walked all the way here. After experiencing so many hardships, in such a dangerous area
It is simply an incredible thing for a person to come here alone.
"Junior sister, you have suffered. I don't know what to say. I admire you so much. Is this still my weak little junior sister?" Lin Jue sighed.
Fang Huanqiu smiled and said: "Brother, I don't know how many times along the way I thought about stopping and dying on the way. This journey was too painful. But when I thought about my father and you, I couldn't give up.
I must find you, no, I will find you. Where there is a will, there is a way. Now I really feel the meaning of this sentence. After this trip, I am no longer the same Fang Huanqiu. This is better than
Reading is much more useful. The things on the trees are never as real and cruel as the things I have experienced and seen, which also gave me a deeper understanding of the meaning of life."
Lin Jue nodded and said: "People say that reading thousands of books is worse than traveling thousands of miles. This naturally makes sense. But you are too bold and too risky. What will happen if something goes wrong on the road? And you can ask for help. When you get to Changheng County, why don’t you go to the county government office to find their magistrate. If He Anmin, the magistrate of Changheng County, knows that you are my junior sister, he will definitely send someone to escort you. The Guangji Army Commander of Xingren Prefecture Mr. Wu will also help you, why don't you go to the government for help?"
Fang Huanqiu frowned and said: "How dare I? The shopkeeper told me that I can't believe anyone. How do I know they are good people? Besides, I came to you secretly to save my father. I can't teach you such a thing.
People know it. I once considered this idea, but in the end I still didn’t go to the government.”
Lin Jue looked at her thin face with a wry smile, sighed, hugged her in his arms, and kissed her chapped red lips. Fang Huanqiu exhaled a breath of hot breath, lay softly in Lin Jue's arms, and gently responded to Lin Jue's kiss.
Kiss. At this moment, all the hardships and grievances, pain and despair are turned into smoke and dissipated in the intertwining of lips and tongues. For this moment, everything is worth it.
…
The trip had to be postponed to the next morning because Fang Huanqiu needed to regain her strength. According to her current physical condition, she should stay in bed and rest for three to five days. But time waits for no one, so she can only rest for half a day and one night, and the next morning
Must leave.
Lin Jue didn't go anywhere all afternoon, and just stayed with Fang Huanqiu in the room. Bai Bing got a few ginseng from somewhere, stewed them with chicken and millet, and made a pot of ginseng minced meat porridge. Fang Huanqiu ate the whole thing in one breath.
The pot of porridge was completely eaten. This was also the first time that Fang Huanqiu burped in front of Lin Jue without any image, and looked like he was devouring it like this.
Lin Jue slowly asked Fang Huanqiu about some things that happened in the capital. Although Lin Jue already knew some things, after all, his family in the capital and the young prince who returned to the capital kept communicating with Lin Jue. Some things in the capital
Lin Jue also knew something about it. But after all, the details were still lacking, especially the situation of the person involved was unknown.
From Fang Huanqiu's narration, Lin Jue also understood Fang Dunru's current mentality. Mr. Fang seemed to be ready to die, and he arranged for his wife and daughter to leave in advance, so he was prepared for the worst. Although Fang Huanqiu said that his father
There seems to be some regret and the mood is very low, but based on Lin Jue's understanding of Fang Dunru, this mood depression is only temporary. Fang Dunru is by no means such a weak and sentimental person, he may have some emotional problems
Fluctuations, but this does not mean that he will give up his persistence and ideals. If Fang Dunru is such a person who changes and compromises so easily, then he is not the Fang Dunru he knows.
And this is exactly where the problem lies. In the last letter Lin Jue wrote, he clearly suggested that Fang Dunru make some concessions. Lin Jue knew that this time it would be a storm. And the Privy Councilor Yang Jun also thought of Lin Jue.
He knew it well. In Xingren Mansion, when Yang Jun warned him not to go against him, Lin Jue knew that Yang Jun would never stand still this time. That's why Lin Jue wrote that letter to remind Fang Dun.
Ruhe is serious. But now it seems that his reminder has no effect at all.
Lin Jue was quite surprised by the intensity of the whole incident. Lu Zhongtian launched such a ferocious attack and united hundreds of officials to impeach him. This time, it mainly depends on whether the emperor can withstand it.
If Fang Dunru listened to his own advice, even if he showed some gestures, the emperor would have more confidence in protecting them. But they refused to make any compromise.
Therefore, Lin Jue could not make an accurate judgment on the direction of this matter. But Lin Jue generally held a pessimistic attitude. Unless Yan Fang and his two men could make some changes and compromises under the mediation of the emperor, otherwise
This is a sad moment, with disastrous consequences. As for Fang Huanqiu's request for help, Lin Jue actually felt that he could not help much in this matter. The key to the problem now actually lies in whether the emperor can firmly believe in reform, and in the seriousness and harmony of Fang Huanqiu.
Whether Tun Ru is willing to make a compromise, apart from that, there is no force in the DPRK or China that can join in to change the situation. What you can do is extremely limited, and your power is extremely small, so it may be difficult to shake the situation.
But in this case, Lin Jue naturally couldn't tell Fang Huanqiu clearly. She went through hardships and almost lost her life to find him, wasn't it because she had confidence in herself? If he told her the truth, wouldn't he be disappointed?
The next morning, Lin Jue and others set off as a team again. After half a day and a night of rest, Fang Huanqiu's spirit and body had improved a lot. Lin Jue ordered someone to hire another carriage for Fang Huanqiu to ride in, to alleviate her fatigue on the journey. The team arrived at
We set off at this time and headed straight back to the capital.
…
In Bianliang City, more than half a month has passed since Guo Chong withdrew from the court that day. Originally, Guo Chong's decree was to suspend the court for ten days. But after ten days, Guo Chong still did not go to court. Although the information was strictly blocked, those who knew the inside story
There were many people, and the emperor's health had not recovered from his illness and he had been bedridden, so he could only continue to delay.
Guo Chong was indeed very ill this time. During this period, he vomited blood several times and coughed incessantly. His body became extremely haggard and weak. But in fact, after ten days, Guo Chong was able to walk and his health improved a lot. But Guo Chong could not
He is willing to go to court because he knows that as soon as he goes to court, the impeachment of both the new law and Yan Fang will inevitably come. Guo Chong does not want to face these things because he really has not made up his mind to solve this matter. Therefore, he hopes to
We used delaying methods to avoid the limelight of this passionate group of people, hoping that all parties can calm down before resolving the matter.
However, while he was recuperating, memorials to impeach Yan Fang and his two men, to demand that the religious bandits be held accountable for the rebellion, and to suspend the implementation of the new law were sent to his desk in the imperial study in dozens of letters every day. Officials
They had no intention of letting the matter calm down. Instead, as time went by, they became more and more angry and became increasingly difficult to contain.
On the night of September 27th, Guo Chong summoned Yan Zhengsu and Fang Dunru. This was the first time he had met the two since he was ill and recuperating. Yan and Fang had requested to visit several times before, but Guo Chong did not see them. That was
Because Guo Chong is still hesitant and doesn't know how to decide this matter. Yan Zhengsheng and Fang Dunru must have wanted to express their support for them as always, but the current situation makes them very embarrassed. Now the people in the DPRK are excited, except
Outside the political hall, even Yang Jun, who always stands on his side, has made his position clear. Guo Chong has to consider this matter carefully. Even if he is the emperor, he cannot ignore the attitude of the civil and military officials of the dynasty. Not to mention the great Zhou Dynasty.
Nominally, he shared weal and woe with the scholar-bureaucrats, and Lu Zhongtian, Yang Jun and others were also people he relied on very much, so he could not ignore their anger.
In the dormitory, the emperor and his ministers faced each other in silence. Guo Chongyong was leaning against the bedside, his eyes slightly closed, as if he was taking a nap to rest his mind. But the light that flickered in his eyes from time to time showed that he was very awake.
Yan Zhengsheng and Fang Dunru were sitting on the stools, both of them looked haggard. Since the impeachment, both of them looked calm on the outside, but they were both anxious. It was not that they were anxious because they were impeached, they were most anxious.
What I'm worried about is that the emperor couldn't bear it and abolished the new law, which would be worse than impeaching them. The new law is their life. The root of it is that they have worked hard, worked hard, spent a lot of energy, manpower and material resources, and now the new law is fully promoted.
situation. If it ends here and gives up halfway, it will not only be their personal tragedy, but also cut off the road of innovation and strength for the Great Zhou Dynasty.
"Is the emperor's dragon body in good condition? The emperor must take good care of the dragon body. This matter is what worries me the most. I and Fang Zhongcheng have wanted to visit several times, but they are afraid of disturbing the emperor's rest. I and others are anxious and worried.
