Summary of the previous chapter: Yang Lian came to visit Ma Xiaoquan, nominally to ask Ma Xiaoquan if he dared to deal with Wei Zhongxian, but in fact he was testing Ma Xiaoquan's attitude...
In the blink of an eye, it's late May, and the weather is getting hotter and hotter. At the peak,...
Ma Xiaoquan was resting at home. Suddenly, a subordinate came in and reported quietly: "Sir, Wei Zhongxian was scolded by the emperor."
"Oh?" Ma Xiaoquan put down his tea cup and asked, "Because of what?"
"I don't know, but the news I got from the palace is that Wei Zhongxian made the emperor angry for some unknown reason. The emperor kicked Wei Zhongxian out of the palace and asked him to shut up at home and think about his mistakes."
Ma Xiaoquan was stunned and suddenly remembered the past in history.
Wei Zhongxian was kicked out of the palace by Zhu Youxiao. In this brief moment, Yang Lian finally couldn't suppress the anger in his heart, so he participated in the memorial to Wei Zhongxian. In his memorial, he listed the twenty-four major crimes of Wei Zhongxian.
It's just that...from this moment on, Yang Lian embarked on a road of no return.
Ma Xiaoquan sighed and said: "Okay, I understand. You can go down and continue to investigate the news for me in the palace. If there is any trouble, report it immediately."
"yes"
...
While he was hesitating, a servant suddenly came to report that it was Yang Lian, the imperial envoy to the capital, who wanted to see him.
Ma Xiaoquan was stunned, thinking that at this time, Brother Yang still has this intention of looking for me?
Shaking his head, Ma Xiaoquan stood up and prepared to greet him personally.
"Haha, no need, I've already come in myself, haha..." Yang Lian opened the door and walked in.
Ma Xiaoquan smiled slightly and raised his hand to Yang Lian: "Brother Yang, why are you here again?"
Yang Lian frowned and said, "Brother Ma, I'm here today. You should know what I'm going to say, right?"
Ma Xiaoquan said: "Brother Yang wants to participate in the performance of Wei Zhongxian?"
Yang Lian nodded: "Yes, Wei Zhongxian is currently at home thinking about his past. I can't let this opportunity pass..."
Ma Xiaoquan said: "Brother Yang, although Wei Zhongxian shuts himself up and thinks about his mistakes, it doesn't mean that he will stay at home honestly."
Yang Lian said: "Of course I know this. Before I came to you, I discussed it with Zuo Guangdou, Wei Dazhong, Li Yingsheng and others. To be honest, they didn't agree with me now to take part in Wei Zhongxian's study. They said it was too risky. big......"
Ma Xiaoquan nodded: "Well, then, Brother Yang, what do you think? What do you think of this timing? What do you think is the risk for you to take part in Wei Zhongxian's study?"
Yang Lian sighed and said: "Actually... I know very well what I am going to do next, and I also know how big the risk is. I, Yang Lian, owe the late emperor's edict, and no matter what, I will not let this happen." The dynasty falls... Unless I, Yang Lian, die, no, even if I die, Wei Zhongxian will never let Wei Zhongxian succeed."
Yang Lian spoke categorically, and Ma Xiaoquan was infected by his righteousness.
"Brother Yang, since you have made up your mind, I don't want to persuade you any more. I would like to ask Brother Yang, how many crimes do you plan to take on Wei Zhongxian?"
Yang Lian hummed and said, "Twenty-four deadly sins."
Ma Xiaoquan nodded, thinking that it was indeed the twenty-four deadly sins.
"Then you know, even if you list a hundred major sins, if you don't send the memorial to the emperor in person, I'm afraid it will be cut off halfway."
Yang Lian sighed and said: "Brother Ma, how could I not know what you are talking about, so I plan to carry the memorial with me. Whenever I see the emperor, I will immediately play the memorial to Wei Zhongxian's castrated dog!"
Yang Lian paused and frowned again: "It's just... the emperor usually plays with wood in the Yangxin Palace recently, either Wei Zhongxian or Ke Yinyue, taking turns to accompany him. I really don't have much to do.
How can I see the emperor?"
Ma Xiaoquan rolled his eyes and said: "Brother Yang, if I say that I will find a way to bring the emperor to court, can you seize that opportunity?"
Yang Lian was stunned, then nodded happily and said: "Of course, Brother Ma, you just said it easily, you are also an idler now, how can you persuade the emperor?"
Ma Xiaoquan smiled slightly and gave it up: "Well, Brother Yang, don't worry about it. Just prepare the memorial. As long as the emperor goes to court, you can just give it a try."
"Okay!" Yang Lian nodded heavily, "Then I'll leave it to you, Brother Ma, my good brother."
Ma Xiaoquan shook his head: "Brother Yang, there's no need to thank you. In fact, I can't help you much, hey."
Yang Lian smiled bitterly: "That's enough, Brother Ma... I'm here today, and there's one more thing... I, it's possible, this is the last time I come to you
My family talked to you like this..."
Ma Xiaoquan nodded without saying a word.
Yang Lian continued: "Brother Yang has no other requirements. If anything happens to me, I hope Brother Ma will take care of my family!"
Ma Xiaoquan's chest suddenly became clogged, and his eyes turned red from holding back.
Yang Lian patted Ma Xiaoquan on the shoulder: "A manly man, don't shed tears easily. Brother Ma, you are not a member of my Donglin Party, so I won't beat around the bush with you... I, I, Yang Lian...
In my life, there are only a few people I can look up to... You, Ma Xiaoquan, are just one of you."
After saying that, Yang Lian turned around and left without giving Ma Xiaoquan a chance to speak again.
Ma Xiaoquan endured the discomfort, swallowed his tears, and watched Yang Lian's thin back gradually disappear...
The next day, Ma Xiao met with the emperor in full and talked about the war in Liaodong. His purpose was very clear. When the emperor heard about the war in Liaodong, he would definitely want to go to court and let the ministers come and discuss it.
Zhu Youxiao promised repeatedly, and Ma Xiaoquan was very happy after hearing this. He quickly sent someone to tell Yang Lian secretly that the emperor would come to court.
Who knows... Wei Zhongxian suddenly appeared at this moment.
He got some high-quality huanghuali wood for Zhu Youxiao. As soon as Zhu Youxiao saw that there was top-quality wood, he completely forgot about going to court.
It was a pity for Ma Xiaoquan and Yang Lian. They both thought that the emperor would go to court, so they once again stood in front of the Qianqing Palace early to wait.
Until noon, neither of them saw the emperor coming to court. The officials who came as usual dispersed one after another. In front of the palace gate, only Ma Xiaoquan and Yang Lian were left.
At this time, a eunuch delivering the order suddenly came over. Seeing that Ma Xiaoquan and Yang Lian had not left yet, the mother-in-law said effeminately: "Master Deacon, Master Duyu, what are you waiting for? Your Majesty is not here today."
