The world of film and television starts from a young age Chapter 1,432: Debate at court, Emperor Qing professing marriage, and listening to music on the hook
Chapter 1,432: Debate at court, Emperor Qing professing marriage, and listening to music on the hook
Chapter 1434: Debate at court, Emperor Qing professing marriage, and listening to music on the hook
Some of the people who came to Uncle Anyuan's Mansion before to set up a flag left that night, while others rested at Uncle Anyuan's Mansion all night before leaving.
What Zhou Chen asked Tong Quan to convey received responses from everyone, but everyone made different choices.
The vast majority of people agreed to join Anyuanbo's Mansion and work for Anyuanbo's Mansion from now on. Then they took a little money and went back to prepare.
But there are also a few people who declined Zhou Chen's solicitation for many reasons.
Some are used to ordinary people's lives and just want to live a stable life; some feel that they are already old, and even if they come to the Earl's Mansion, they will not be able to help, but may cause trouble to the manor and are unwilling to do anything.
moths; and others...
Naturally, Zhou Chen would not force himself on these people, and asked Tong Quan to give them a considerable sum of money before sending them away.
In a slum in Nancheng, Zhang Ju hid in a house and secretly watched three old brothers who were moving, feeling extremely ashamed.
The three old brothers have already agreed to move their families to Anyuan Bo's Mansion and will be moving today.
They have been brothers for twenty or thirty years, and now he doesn't even have the courage to see them. Although he didn't go to Uncle Anyuan's Mansion yesterday, it was not his own wish, but what his wife and children did is equivalent to his doing.
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Zhang Ju's wife and children, however, are not as complicated as him. They are all regretful. If they had known that a trip to Uncle Anyuan's Mansion would not be dangerous and would instead lead to prosperity, they would say nothing to stop Zhang Ju from going there. Now they regret it.
It's too late.
The three old brothers actually came to see Zhang Ju, but Zhang Ju refused to meet. They understood Zhang Ju's complicated mood and did not look for him again before moving away.
People often have different results because of one choice, just like the four old brothers. From now on, I am afraid they will never have any intersection.
Da Liu's family of four were the only ones who brought their family to Anyuanbo's Mansion yesterday. They stayed at Anyuanbo's Mansion that night. Today, Tong Quan even started arranging work for Da Liu and his wife, which made their family very happy.
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He Qin, the ninth-level swordsman and "bad gambler", also stayed behind. Originally, he was planning to leave Kyoto after this incident, and he would be where he went and where he died.
But the rise of Zhou Chen made him choose to stay. He was already a ninth-grade swordsman and thought he had nothing to improve. However, the existence of Zhou Chen, the great master, gave him hope of further progress, so he
He became Zhou Chen's personal bodyguard and was proud of him.
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The day after Zhou Chen made a big fuss in Kyoto was the day of the Qing Dynasty's court meeting.
Emperor Qing liked to discuss matters in the imperial study, but today was the imperial meeting, so the location was naturally in the most solemn hall of the palace.
In the early morning of today, basically all the officials who could come to the court had arrived, including the crown prince, the second prince, the prime minister and other important ministers, who also arrived early.
Everyone has arrived, but Emperor Qing has not yet arrived. The officials are each standing in their own positions. Some keen officials have discovered that the atmosphere in the hall today is not right.
Many people secretly looked in the direction of the Censor of the Metropolitan Procuratorate and Chen Pingping of the Prosecution Council. If nothing else happened, the impeachment of the incident the night before yesterday would definitely be inevitable today, but they didn't know how much commotion it would cause.
After two nights and one day, the matter had already spread throughout Kyoto. The officials present may not know the specifics of that night, but they all know that Zhou Chen is a great master, and he is also domineering, cold and unscrupulous.
Grand Master, this kind of person must not be offended.
In front of the hundred officials, there were three important ministers, Prime Minister Lin Ruofu, the first person in the military, Privy Envoy Qin Ye, and Director of the Inspection and Inspection Institute Chen Pingping. Only three of them were sitting.
However, at this time, Lin Ruofu lowered his head, Qin Ye was sound asleep, and Chen Pingping had an expressionless face, and there was no movement at all.
Instead, the crown prince and the second prince, standing in front of the officials on the other side, were exchanging words.
"Second brother, I heard that you almost had a fight with Grand Master Zhou Gongzi the night before yesterday?"
"Where did the prince hear the rumors?"
Of course, it was impossible for the second prince Li Chengze to admit: "Mr. Zhou and I just met by chance that night, and we hit it off immediately, and we even agreed to get together again."
"Really? Hahaha."
The prince didn't expose it and just laughed.
"I also heard that Mr. Zhou destroyed the Huang Mansion with one palm. The second brother was so frightened that his legs were weak, and he was forced to leave by a retainer. Is this also a rumor?"
The second prince's face was gloomy, but he still replied calmly: "Of course, I got windy and cold that night."
The prince nodded matter-of-factly: "That's right. Second brother doesn't like to wear shoes and socks. It's normal to catch wind and cold. However, if you catch wind and cold, you should stay in the house to recuperate. Why do you still run out? Aren't you afraid that your condition will get worse?"
The second prince smiled and said: "Thank you for your concern, Your Highness. I have seen the imperial doctor and taken medicine, and I am much better."
"That's good, then I'll feel relieved."
The two exchanged words constantly, but on their faces they looked like brothers who were harmonious and caring for each other.
Suddenly, as a bell rang, everyone stopped talking and adjusted their appearance. Then they saw Emperor Qing walking into the hall, and everyone turned around and saluted.
After Emperor Qing sat down, he announced that today's court meeting had officially begun.
At the beginning of the court meeting, the ministers all began to write memorials. There were many major national affairs, but most of them were memorials. The main discussion at the court meeting was major and difficult matters.
Seeing that the court meeting is coming to an end, what is supposed to come has finally come.
I saw Lai Mingcheng, the censor of Zuodu of the Metropolitan Procuratorate, straightening his court clothes and suddenly walking out.
"Your Majesty, I have something to report."
Emperor Qing, who was sitting on the dragon throne, had a flash of light in his eyes.
"allow!"
"coming!"
When all the officials saw this scene, their hearts jumped. What does the censor of the Metropolitan Procuratorate do? He is an official, and his duty is to impeach participants.
Everyone knows this Lai Mingcheng very well. Once he takes action, it will definitely be no small matter. And everyone is well aware of any major events that have happened recently.
Lai Mingcheng looked forward, his expression serious and solemn.
"Your Majesty, I want to impeach Uncle Anyuan's only son, Zhou Chen."
There was an uproar in the hall, and everyone looked at Lai Mingcheng with admiration.
As expected of the Zuodu Censor of the Metropolitan Procuratorate, he is so awesome. Grandmaster Zhou Chen had already established his authority that night, but Lai Mingcheng actually dared to stroke the beard of a tiger. It was so awesome.
Emperor Qing was not surprised and asked calmly: "Uncle An Yuan's only son Zhou Chen? He has no official status and has not inherited the title. Why do you want to get involved with him?"
Lai Mingcheng held the memorial and shouted loudly: "I am aware that he ignored the law, abused the lynching of court officials, bullied the weak, and disregarded human lives, resulting in the death of more than 60 people. This case is a rare major case in our Qing Dynasty. Please Your Majesty
Holy Judgment."
The eyes of countless officials in the palace were twitching. Most of them did not expect that Lai Mingcheng would be so ruthless. He would use his big moves when he came up. He even counted how many people died that night. This was to join Zhou Chen in death.
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Many people were silently mourning in their hearts. That's the great master. Do you, the censor, who has no power to restrain a chicken, want to die? Zhou Chen dared to attack Huang Shilang and the other three. Did he really think he wouldn't dare to kill you?
There was silence in the palace. Emperor Qing stood down and looked at Lai Mingcheng in front of him.
"Is there any evidence?"
Lai Mingcheng immediately said: "Yes, the Huang Mansion was turned into ruins overnight, the ground in front of the door was dyed red with blood, and people in the Huang, Ma, and Wei families were killed. These are all physical and personal evidence, and that night, His Royal Highness the Second Prince
He is also at the scene and can also serve as a witness."
The second prince, who insisted that the matter had nothing to do with him, kept his attitude high and resolutely remained silent, suddenly heard Lai Mingcheng mention him, and his expression suddenly changed.
"Li Chengze, Yushi Lai said that you are a witness, are you? Is what he said true?"
The second prince immediately knelt down and retorted loudly: "Your Majesty, I am not the witness that Yushi Lai said, let alone what happened that night. My father knows it clearly."
Lai Mingcheng was anxious: "Your Highness, you were clearly at the scene that night and saw the tragedy in front of the Huang Mansion. Even when Zhou Chen destroyed the Huang Mansion, he almost hurt His Highness..."
"That's nonsense."
The second prince faced Lai Mingcheng: "I did pass by the Huang Mansion that night, but I didn't see any tragedy. As for Mr. Zhou almost hurting me, it is even more nonsense. It was just the first time that Mr. Zhou and I met. At that time
He just said hello and left, not seeing what Yushi Lai said at all."
"Your Highness, as a prince, how can you speak so freely?"
"Your Majesty, I just told you what happened, and I didn't make any nonsense. Your Majesty, please tell me clearly."
Emperor Qing did not express his opinion and asked again: "Yushi Lai, do you have any other evidence?"
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Lai Mingcheng was made livid by the second prince. He had always been upright, but the second prince's behavior of confusing right and wrong made him very dissatisfied. However, the second prince refused to admit it, so he had no choice but to endure his anger.
"Your Majesty, the three families of Huang, Ma and Wei can all testify. Zhou Chen ordered people to kill the three sons of Huang, Ma and Wei. Wei Yushi couldn't accept that his children were killed, so he hit the ground and died on the spot. These are all solid evidences.
, Your Majesty can summon people from the Huang, Ma, and Wei families to go to the palace and ask for help."
Lai Mingcheng's words were organized and logical, but Emperor Qing did not give the order immediately.
At this moment, one of the officials suddenly walked out.
"I have my original intention and I want to report it."
This person is the Prime Minister of Dali Temple. His rank in the main hall is not high, but Dali Temple is also a department with real power.
Emperor Qing's words were concise and concise: "Speak."
The Prime Minister of Dali Temple held up a memorial and said: "Your Majesty, the family of Ma Wan, the official doctor, came to report yesterday, saying that Ma Wanzhong was assassinated in his sleep yesterday. The assassin was one of his concubines, and he
The reason why his concubine killed him was because the man in the horseman was a poisonous man who killed himself and his concubine's son, so this concubine held a grudge and assassinated Ma Wan."
Another person came out to report: "Your Majesty, Tao Fang, the minister of the Ministry of Punishment, has this report."
"allow."
"In the early hours of this morning, Mr. Huang, the Minister of Criminal Affairs, hanged himself at home, leaving behind a suicide note. The suicide note stated that he knew that he had sinned so deeply that he had no face to live anymore and just wanted to die. According to the suicide note,
Everything that happened in the Huang Mansion was done by him alone and had nothing to do with others. The collapse of the Huang Mansion was not caused by manpower, but because of his heavy sins and the thunder from heaven as punishment."
Someone from the Metropolitan Procuratorate also made a report, saying that the eldest son of Wei Yushi had reported that there was a sudden epidemic in his family, and that Wei Yushi and many family members had died of the disease.
"you you you……"
Lai Mingcheng was shocked by the words of these three people, especially the last words of the censor who was also a colleague of the Metropolitan Procuratorate, which made him even more traumatized. He pointed at him, trembling all over, but could not say a complete sentence.
The sudden change in the direction of the wind in the palace caught most people off guard. The three families of Huang, Ma, and Wei took the responsibility on their own initiative. No one would believe it if there was no pressure from behind.
Except for Lai Mingcheng, who was shaking with anger and glaring at the three people, the other officials lowered their heads and remained silent, not wanting to get involved at all.
Emperor Qing spoke.
"Yushi Lai said that the affairs of the three families of Huang, Ma, and Wei were all done by Zhou Chen, but the three of you said that the affairs of these three families were internal problems of their own families. Who of you should I believe?
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Lai Mingcheng shouted: "Your Majesty, everything the veteran said is true."
"Listen to what you mean, you were at the scene when the incident happened. Otherwise, how would you know this?"
"this?"
Lai Mingcheng was dumbfounded. Of course he was not at the scene. If he were there, how could he let such a ridiculous thing happen? But what he said was true.
"Your Majesty, I am absolutely telling no lies. If you tell a lie, you will be punished by God, Your Majesty."
"Okay, you have no witnesses and no physical evidence. How can I believe you based on your words? If you are not convinced, wait until you find conclusive evidence before submitting the memorial."
Emperor Qing waved his hand and made a direct decision. Then he immediately announced his withdrawal from the court and left quickly.
As soon as Emperor Qing left, all the officials slowly dispersed with their own thoughts. Only Yushi Lai could not accept the result and stayed where he was, still holding the memorial in his hand.
It's just that most people didn't look at him, but some looked at him with sympathy.
In fact, the matter is very clear. His Majesty does not want to punish Zhou Chen. What happened the night before, plus what happened in the court just now, how could it have happened so naturally without His Majesty's acquiescence.
As a Grand Master, he has some privileges, which is normal.
It's not like those relatives of the emperor have never done similar things, but who was severely punished in the end?
The status of the Grand Master is even worse than that of those relatives of the emperor and the country.
Just as Chen Pingping was about to leave the palace, Eunuch Hou suddenly chased her and said that he was summoned by His Majesty.
As soon as Emperor Qing saw Chen Pingping, he suddenly said: "Yesterday, I asked Eunuch Hou to bring an oral message to Zhou Chen and asked him to come to the morning court today, but he said that the old injury from the previous fight with Sigu Jian recurred and he could not go to court. Chen Pingping
, you just met him that day, but did you ever see him injured?"
"Your Majesty, Young Master Zhou is the Grand Master, and the old minister is a disabled person. How can we tell whether the Grand Master is injured?"
"Then you mean, he might be cheating?"
"I don't mean that, Your Majesty, maybe Young Master Zhou is really injured."
"Injured? Haha."
Emperor Qing showed a disdainful sneer, "Well, if he is injured and cannot go to court, I can't blame him."
"Zhou Yin's skills on the battlefield are good, but he is not as good in other aspects. I didn't expect that he would give birth to a son who is so outstanding. There is no second best in the world."
Chen Pingping apologized and smiled: "Your Majesty is so blessed that it is possible for a genius like Young Master Zhou to be born."
"So, I also have some credit for him becoming a great master, hahaha..."
Emperor Qing laughed endlessly. He was ridiculous for a while, and then suddenly changed his face: "I heard that when he went to the capital in Northern Qi, he had an affair with the eldest princess of Northern Qi. They were very romantic. Is this possible?"
"It is indeed true, but Mr. Zhou is still young, and it is human nature for young men to admire him."
"Indeed, he is about to be crowned and inherit the title, but he has not yet decided on a marriage. I heard that there are no elders in his family. I have to take this matter seriously. The Inspection Institute oversees all officials and is very concerned about the affairs of each family.
There are so many family treasures, which girl do you think is worthy of our little Grandmaster Zhou?"
Chen Pingping lowered her head, her eyes flashing with light, and she apologized sincerely.
"Your Majesty, this old minister is guilty. Please punish him."
Emperor Qing once again had an affable attitude: "What are you doing? I'm just asking you, what crime do you have? You are not guilty."
That's what he said, but his eyes were full of anger as he stared at Chen Pingping.
What he was dissatisfied with Chen Pingping was that Chen Pingping had already known Zhou Chen's identity for a long time, but when Zhou Chen came back that day, Chen Pingping met Zhou Chen but did not report anything to him.
When the Grand Master returned to Kyoto, he did not report such an important thing. What did Chen Pingping want to do? Whose Inspection Institute is it?
Chen Pingping lowered her head and didn't say a word of defense. Since Emperor Qing thinks you have a problem, then don't talk nonsense and just acquiesce.
"Old minister is guilty."
"okay."
Emperor Qing snorted coldly, but did not pursue the matter further.
"Send me the information of everyone who went to the Zhou Mansion that day. Don't make any mistakes or omissions."
"Old minister, I obey the order."
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Zhou Chen soon knew what happened at the court meeting, but he just smiled indifferently.
He naturally knew what kind of person Lai Mingcheng was. He was a talkative official who accepted death. He was an upright person who was not gregarious, but it also made him disgusted.
Regarding Lai Mingcheng's participation, he naturally has no thoughts of targeting or retaliating. His temperament is not so low.
On the contrary, in the court, there was no need for him to show up and explain himself, and someone would automatically absolve him of everything. This is the deterrent power brought by the Grand Master.
As long as he is not a great master, if something like the night before happened, even Fan Xian, who has a lot of fathers, would probably shed a layer of his skin.
Emperor Qing's attitude did not exceed his expectations. Even though Emperor Qing was extremely disgusted and dissatisfied with the Grand Master, he would never do anything to himself before he was absolutely sure.
He is different from Ye Liuyun. Emperor Qing could use the Ye family to restrain Ye Liuyun, but it was difficult for him to use Uncle Anyuan's mansion to threaten him.
"Tongquan."
"Master."
"Which house has the most beautiful oiran by the Liujing River?"
"ah?"
Tong Quan was confused by Zhou Chen's question: "Hua, oiran? Master, are you going to a brothel?"
"Why, can't I go to a brothel?"
"No, young master, aren't you a 'relapse of old wounds'? Isn't it bad to go to a brothel at this time and spread the word?"
"You said it was an old injury, and it's healed now. Stop talking nonsense, prepare the carriage, and go to the biggest and best brothel."
