Hyun was running happily when he suddenly heard Ning Yan’s voice-breaking shout behind him:
"weep!"
Hyun looked back and saw that everyone's expressions had changed. Those who greeted her and those who ran towards her had their brains at a standstill to this sudden change and did not know how to respond.
A stone flying from nowhere hit the firecracker, causing it to deviate from its starting direction. At the same time, Ning Min and Ning Yan almost lifted up Xun in the air and pulled her to the side. Immediately afterwards, the firecracker was at the position just now. There was an explosion not far away, and Hyun finally knew what happened.
Ancient firecrackers were not wrapped in paper like modern ones. In ancient times, paper was a scarce thing and not everyone could use it. Although in the Jin Dynasty, a large amount of white, smooth and square paper could be made, people also The heavy bamboo slips were gradually replaced by light paper, but there was still not enough paper to be wasted casually like making firecrackers.
The popularity of paper was only in the Sui and Tang Dynasties, especially after the Tang Dynasty, when the variety of paper increased and the development and utilization of papermaking raw materials really became popular. Only then did paper windows become available. Before that, the materials used to block windows It can be said that there are all kinds of cloth, gauze, bamboo curtains, straw curtains, wooden boards, mica, colored glaze, etc., etc. In short, there are only things that are unexpected and there are no things that are not useful.
Therefore, the firecrackers at this time were real bamboo tubes, and Wang Bi had tightly stuffed both ends of the bamboo tubes. In this case, the firecrackers would burst completely. Even modern cannons can injure people, let alone It was in a bamboo tube. Therefore, when Hyun saw the cannon, if he didn't have a strong concentration, he would really be scared to death.
Ning Sheng and the others also came over. Ning Sheng grabbed the frightened Hyun and asked eagerly:
"How's it going? Are you hurt?" Seeing that she didn't respond, he shook her a few times and asked more anxiously, "Are you hurt? Talk!"
Hyun's eyes finally focused on Ning Sheng, and he said in a whisper:
"I was so scared!"
Everyone was stunned for a moment and looked down to see what was going on.
Hyun added:
"I'm almost scared to death."
Ning Sheng breathed a sigh of relief and asked the imperial doctor to come and take a look. He was worried that if he was frightened, something was wrong with Hyun, and if she became even more stupid, it would be troublesome.
The imperial doctor hurried over and was about to tie the thread when Ning Sheng put his hand on Xuan's wrist and said in a commanding tone:
"Check your pulse like this."
The imperial doctor did not dare to say anything. He stepped forward and took his pulse carefully. After confirming that it was correct, he reported back to Ning Sheng.
It was a bit disappointing to have such an episode. Hyun could see that Ning Sheng wanted to break up, but he was unhappy on the first day of the new year. Hyun felt that this year would be unhappy. Although he was a little superstitious, no one wanted to get married on the first day of the new year. disappointed.
He put on a stupid face again:
"I'm fine, I'm fine, I'm just a little hungry." He stretched his neck and looked into the room. He saw that the snacks hadn't been removed yet, so he ran in and yelled, "I want to eat snacks!" He came out with a full plate and started eating. While saying vaguely, "Set off the firecrackers, set off the firecrackers, why don't you set off such beautiful things?" He turned to Ning Sheng and said, "Brother, the sparks from the firecrackers are very good when they fall on you. They can drive away evil spirits, avoid disasters, and can also help you avoid disasters." I am sick, so I have been infected with so much on the first day of the new year. I will definitely have everything going well this year, and you should also be infected with more. Let go quickly, let go quickly."
Everyone was wondering why they had never heard of this statement. Hyun Xin said:
Of course I’ve never heard of it, it’s a saying from Japan’s Edo period, but to lighten the mood, God don’t blame me.
Deliberately act like you are angry when being suspected:
"Yes, there really is." He ran to Ning Sheng, holding the plate in one hand and holding Ning Sheng's hand greasyly with the other. "Brother, there really is. Hyun is not lying, it is really true."
Ning Sheng didn't mind that Hyun's hands were dirty, so he held her hand and nodded with a smile:
"Yes, of course there is. Hyun said it was there, so how could it not be?" He said to the eunuch who fired the cannons, "Keep firing, and we will all get some good luck."
The firecrackers were set off again, and although the atmosphere was not restored to the original, it was at least relaxed.
Ning Hao looked at the firecracker flying towards Xuan, then looked at Xuan who was sitting and eating snacks, and smiled to himself.
After the first lunar month, in February, a few people came to the palace gate one day, insisting on seeing Ye Zhen. The people at the gate all went in, handed out a note, and then the group of people left. Such a strange thing, Ning Of course Sheng knew, but he didn't think much about it, so he was just surprised. A few days later, there was news that Ye Zhen was leaving the palace. Ning Sheng thought about it for a while, but still didn't take it seriously. But later, there were frequent reports that Ye Zhen was leaving the palace incognito. Ning Sheng had to pay attention to the news about the palace. It was said that he was doing it secretly for fear of being discovered, so Ning Sheng had to think more.
I got the news that Ye Zhen was leaving the palace again, so I dressed up as a commoner and waited on the road that Ye Zhen must pass when leaving the palace.
Following Ye Zhen's carriage, it zigzagged into a side alley. Ning Sheng's coachman, who was his escort, reminded him in a low voice:
"Sir, the alley ahead is narrow and remote, and it may be dangerous. Do you think you can wait outside?"
Ning Sheng opened the curtains and took a look. It was indeed an easy place for an ambush. However, based on his understanding of Ye Zhen over the years, Ye Zhen was not bold enough to dare to attack him. Even if she did, she would find someone behind her. After the road, Ning Sheng was very relieved and signaled to continue to follow.
Seeing her entering an inconspicuous little inn, after waiting for a while, Ning Sheng brought a few guards in and asked the shopkeeper which room Ye Zhen went to. The shopkeeper didn't want to tell, but Ning Sheng, although She was dressed as a commoner, but she looked very noble, and the woman who just entered was also very noble. I guess these two people were not ordinary people, so I told them very cooperatively.
This kind of place is simply the best place for a lover's brother and sister to have a date. Ning Sheng's suspicion became more and more intense, and he couldn't help but get angry. Even if he was not interested in the women in the harem, they were still holding his head above them. Name, dare to cuckold him, is this a big change?!
Ning Sheng suppressed his anger and went upstairs with the guards, found the guest room the shopkeeper mentioned, and pushed the door, but the door was locked from the inside. Ning Sheng was even more annoyed. Sure enough, he was hiding in the room doing shameful things in broad daylight. , giving the guard a look, one of the guards kicked the door open.
The people inside were shocked and looked outside in panic. Ning Sheng outside was stunned. There was not only his queen, but also several men and women. When he saw a man about the same age as Ning Min sitting next to the bed. , was stunned because this man looked somewhat similar to himself.
Looking at Ye Zhen who looked panicked:
"How is this going?"
Ye Zhen pushed aside the people blocking the way, knelt at Ning Sheng's feet, and said with a trembling voice:
"Your Majesty, I know I'm sorry for you, but since you have seen this matter, you must listen to my explanation."
Ning Sheng waved his hand and the guards retreated to the door. Ye Zhen also let everyone in the room go out. After closing the door, she whispered:
"Your Majesty, we had a son back then, but unfortunately he died in infancy. Do you still remember?"
Ning Sheng was stunned for a moment and vaguely guessed what she was going to say, but he was still in disbelief and did not dare to define:
"Yes, how could I forget."
Ye Zhen instantly burst into tears:
"Actually, the child is not dead. In order to save his life, I sent him out of the palace. Did you see the man just now? He is the child back then."
Ning Sheng's heart skipped a beat. Regarding the death of that child, Ning Sheng kept thinking about it. It was his first child. He had many ideas about the child's growth and the future. Unfortunately, he had not yet had time to realize them one by one, even the name. While he was still carefully selecting, the child died. After more than thirty years, Ye Zhen told him that the child was not dead, she was excited but also a little angry:
"Protect the child? Can't I protect my own child? If you don't tell me clearly, I will kill you today for murdering the royal heir!"
Ning Sheng spoke in the tone of a majestic emperor. Ye Zhen was so frightened that she couldn't help but twitch in her heart, sniffed and said:
"Your Majesty, I know that you can protect me, that is externally, but internally, can your Majesty guarantee that you will never leave your son? Your Majesty grew up in the palace, and you should also know a thing or two about the fights between women in the harem. When your son is born , that is the eldest son, the future prince, and the future emperor. How many women are eyeing this position. Mrs. Lin had a very good relationship with me before entering the palace and often came to visit Zi Tong."
Speaking of this, he stopped and looked at Ning Sheng. Ning Sheng had an impression of this. Lin Hua was eight or nine years younger than him. She was innocent and innocent at that time. When she saw him, she blushed with embarrassment and timidly called out, "Brother Prince." "At that time, she started to think about Lin Hua, but it was more important to board the plane smoothly at that time. After she ascended the throne, she chose the harem and took Lin Hua in. Of course, Ye Zhen didn't know this. At that time, her attention was all on the prince. Talking about the concubine now, Ning Sheng recalled the innocent figure deep in his memory, who blushed when seeing him. But now, Lin Hua, Ning Sheng could only sigh secretly, how wonderful it would be if life could only be like the first time he saw her.
Seeing Ning Sheng nodded, Ye Zhen said again:
"At that time, I thought she was really like a sister to me, but I didn't expect that she had already made up her mind. It was she who wanted to harm her son."
After saying that, he covered his face and cried. Ning Sheng's mind was confused. At that time, the simple Lin Hua had such thoughts?
He grabbed Ye Zhen's arms and asked:
"Since you knew it was her, why didn't you tell me?"
Ye Zhen cried so hard that even though she was already a woman in her 40s, she still had a lot of charm and said in a soothing voice:
"There was no evidence at that time. She destroyed all the evidence, but she knew in her heart that it was her. After the emperor ascended the throne, there were more women in the harem, and I was afraid that there would be many Mrs. Lin to harm her son, so I sent him out of the palace and fostered him in the harem. My personal maid’s home was hit by a snowstorm this year and she came to the capital for help. I really didn’t want to hide it from the emperor, so please forgive me.”
After saying that, she cried even more. After all, they have been married for more than thirty years. Even though they are so dissatisfied with her, the way she looks now is indeed arousing sympathy. He hugged her into his arms and patted her back.
Compared with other emperors, Ning Sheng had few heirs, especially sons. What made him happy was that he gave birth to Ning Yan, who had some sustenance. Therefore, when Ye Zhen told about this, he felt angry. In addition, He was the first son, and he was even more angry. He asked the men and women about their situation back then, arranged a place for them, and then returned to the palace. He hugged Ye Zhen along the way and comforted her softly. Thirty The tenderness and consideration that she had been longing for for many years finally came, but it was not entirely for her, which made Ye Zhen feel happy and sad at the same time, crying all the way.
After returning to the palace, she ordered someone to send Ye Zhen back to her palace. She walked towards the study room in the harem and ordered people to arrest Lin Hua as she walked. Originally, the affairs of the harem were all taken care of by the emperor's women, but this time Ning Sheng wants to personally examine this matter.
Lin Hua was escorted to the study room for no apparent reason. Here, Ning Sheng made a temporary place to work. When Lin Hua arrived, she knew something was wrong by looking at the situation.
Ning Sheng looked at Lin Hua. In so many years, Lin Hua had never taken the initiative to fight for anything. This made Ning Sheng feel very comfortable, so he promoted her to the position of "Madam". But today, looking at Lin Hua, she felt a little strange. .
He asked coldly:
"What did you do to my child back then?"
Lin Hua thought for a long time but didn't understand what it meant:
"I don't know what the emperor means. Can you make it clear?"
Ning Sheng took a deep breath to suppress the anger that was about to explode:
"When I was still the prince, my son was born, but you killed him?"
Lin Hua's scalp was numb after hearing this. What did she get killed? When she approached Ye Zhen, it was indeed for Ning Sheng. When she first saw Ning Sheng, she was attracted to him and liked this upright and strict self-discipline. A handsome boy who happened to have a chance to meet Ye Zhen, so he kept close contact with her, just to hang out in front of Ning Sheng more and become familiar with her. However, Lin Hua did not harm Ning Sheng's child. May be done.
He looked up at Ning Sheng in panic and confusion:
"What is the emperor talking about? When have I ever harmed the emperor's children?"
Ning Sheng couldn't bear to look into her eyes like a frightened deer. He winked at Eunuch Jing and brought in several women. These women all said that she had given Ye Zhen an overdose of ginseng, deer antler and other supplements, which affected her. The health of the fetus and so on.
Lin Zhen understood what was going on. She was framed by Ye Zhen. She did give Ye Zhen ginseng and deer antler supplements back then. That was because Ye Zhen was in poor health when she was pregnant with the child. What's even worse is that the child was also affected by the mother's poor health and was very sick when he was born. Lin Hua bought these supplements for Ye Zhen. In addition to wanting Ye Zhen to replenish her body, she also wanted to replenish the child's body through milk. She also asked the doctor about the dosage, and it was absolutely impossible to kill the child. Unexpectedly, her good intentions at the time would become evidence that Ye Zhen framed her more than thirty years later. Lin Hua really wanted to cry without tears.
Looking at the man in front of her, she still felt sorry for him. Lin Hua knew how Ning Sheng had lived in the past few decades since he ascended the throne. He had always felt sorry for this good emperor who was thrifty, diligent, and devoted to the people, even though he was angry now. Looking at herself, Lin Hua still felt sorry for him.
He asked very gently:
"The emperor has come to arrest me like this, because he already believes that I am responsible for this, right? After so many years, there is no evidence to prove my innocence. I am waiting for the emperor to deal with me."
Lin Hua didn't defend herself even a word, which made Ning Sheng even more angry and locked her in Yongxiang to await punishment. (To be continued)