With a cry of surprise, Yu Fengjin suddenly woke up from her nightmare, only to find herself in darkness.
"Your Highness, what happened?" A quick voice came from the darkness, and then a faint light was ignited, illuminating Tie Lin's panicked face.
"Where am I?" Yu Fengjin asked breathlessly, her eyes blank.
"Your Highness, you are in the palace! Have you forgotten?" Tie Lin took a look at the surroundings for him thoughtfully.
After seeing everything around her clearly, Yu Fengjin breathed a sigh of relief: "It seems I'm having a nightmare again."
After calming down, he realized that he was covered in cold sweat and his clothes were soaked through.
"Did you dream about the leader of the Lu Gang?" Tie Lin asked him carefully as he helped him get out of bed.
Since Lu Ning left without saying goodbye, there have been countless times when Yu Fengjin woke up calling Lu Ning's name.
"Well, I dreamed that she was caught in a sea of fire and was waiting for someone to save her, but there was no one around." Yu Fengjin walked to the window and opened it, looking at the cold moon, and replied lightly.
"Don't worry, Your Highness, dreams are all reversed. Maybe Leader Lu is living a happy life now!" Tie Lin blurted out without thinking, but found that Yu Fengjin's face seemed to be gloomier.
He immediately realized that he had said the wrong thing: for Yu Fengjin, she neither wanted to hear that Lu Ning lived a miserable life after leaving her, nor did she want to hear that she would forget about him soon.
"Your Highness, I mean... I mean..." Tie Lin regretted that he spoke too quickly and no longer knew how to end it.
"Tie Lin, go to the Zhuang Tower after dawn to inquire and see if there is any new news about the Lu Gang leader." Yu Fengjin interrupted him and gave an order.
"Yes." Tie Lin was about to leave when he suddenly turned around and said, "By the way, Your Highness. Something has happened in Xiaoxiang Villa in the past few days. Miss Fangyi doesn't know whether she should take care of it..."
"What's the matter?" Yu Fengjin frowned.
The sun sets in the west, the sunset glow is like blood, the autumn wind blows the coir grass, and a bunch of leaves on the trees fall again.
In front of the brightly lit Xiaoxiang Villa, an exquisite and luxurious carriage was parked, and eight government servants with goose hats and brocade clothes and embroidered knives at their waists were guarding the door, blocking all the drinkers who came to have fun.
Today, this place was reserved by Wang Jing, who invited all the officials from the Imperial Guards Department to come over for fun.
There are several Eight Immortals tables placed in the hall on the first floor. Dozens of government servants sit around the tables, changing cups and cups, chatting and laughing, so lively!
All the drinkers who came were blocked by the chief minister at the door. Although these drinkers were either rich or noble, no one dared to go against the powerful chief minister. Although they had resentment in their hearts, they had no choice but to find another person.
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There is one exception! This person is Ruan Lang!
He was originally on duty at the evening shift today, but when he came to hand over the job in peace, he found that all the government officials who had been staying in the prison had disappeared.
After several inquiries, we found out that Wang Jing had hosted a banquet and invited everyone there. When these government officials learned that Wang Su had been promoted, they immediately dropped their jobs and actively defected to their former boss.
After learning the truth, Ruan Lang was immediately furious. He knew that this was Wang Jing's provocation, but he was not afraid at all! Now that he had nothing, what would he be afraid of even if he risked his life?
So, he immediately turned around and left the imperial prison and went straight to Xiaoxiang Villa.
Along the way, he galloped on his horse, thinking about his wife's cry when she was humiliated, his pain when he was unjustly imprisoned, his wife's empty tomb, and the emperor's favoritism towards Wang and his son...
The more he thought about it, the angrier he became, gritting his teeth with hatred, and in the blink of an eye he was in front of the annex.
He reined in the horse, stopped, and swept off the horse's back. All the movements were done in one go.
When he stood in front of the villa door, glaring at the two gatekeepers angrily, they quickly lowered their heads, bowed and raised their hands and said, "Master Ruan, Master Wang is waiting for you inside!"
Ruan Lang looked at the feasting and feasting inside, listened to the singing and singing from inside, and walked inside without hesitation.
"Sir, please wait!" A strong hand suddenly grabbed him.
Ruan Lang turned angrily
When he came out, he saw Hei Si chasing after him out of worry.
"Sir, this is a Hongmen Banquet, you can't go!" Ping Si frowned, shook his head, and warned in a low voice.
Ruan Lang threw his hand away and said coldly: "I know this is the Hongmen Banquet! So what, I have nothing now and only a life, so why should I be afraid of him?" With that, he walked into the hall with his head held high.
Ping Si was worried and caught a glimpse of Bei Xiaobei beside him. He whispered a few words in his ear and hurriedly chased after him.
The late autumn night was already a bit chilly, but the annex was still warm and cozy.
In the luxuriously decorated flower hall, the lingering sounds of silk and bamboo are mixed with laughter and flirtatious words, and the mellow aroma of wine is mixed with the aroma of fine rouge.
Haitang and Chunying were held in Wang Jing's arms, one on the left and the other on the right. Wang Jing fed them wine and food instead of his hands. From time to time, Wang Jing teased a few words in the ears of the two beauties, which caused the two to deliberately
Another artificial laughter.
The two girls were dressed in thin clothes, with flaming red lips and fragrant fragrance. Their soft bodies pressed closely against Wang Jing, making him excited and distracted but helpless.
Ruan Lang rushed into the hall, and the government servants who were singing and laughing just now immediately stopped their wine glasses and looked at him.
Wang Jing, who was hugging him from left to right, stared at him maliciously, with a sinister look in his eyes.
At this time, he had long forgotten how he forced Mrs. Ruan to death and framed him for imprisonment! He only remembered that this person who had been favored by him ended up taking his position!
Wang Jing hates Ruan Lang, but knows that she is no match for him in a fight, so she wants to torture him in another way!
Because Hua Fangyi looked somewhat similar to Mrs. Ruan, Wang Jing guessed that after Mrs. Ruan's death, Ruan Lang often came here to drink, and nine times out of ten he came here for Hua Fangyi.
So, he thought of an excellent way!
"Aren't you supposed to be on duty in the Imperial Prison today? Who allowed you to come here to drink? Do you know what the crime of dereliction of duty is? If something happens to the Imperial Prison tonight, you will all lose your heads!"
Ruan Lang glared at everyone with his fire-breathing eyes, and a roar of dragons and tigers made the government officials who had just enjoyed themselves startled. Everyone looked at each other in shock, and some even put down their wine glasses.
A wild laugh interrupted the tension at this moment: "Ruan Lang, today I am the host to celebrate my father's promotion to the position of chief minister. These are my guests, if you are rude to them!
I'm not welcome!"
Ruan Lang slowly turned his head, stared at Wang Jing with burning eyes, and said solemnly: "Master Wang has been planning for many years to be promoted to the position of chief assistant. It is certainly worth celebrating! After all, others don't understand the suffering of a daughter-in-law becoming a mother-in-law.
Yes! However, even the Chief Assistant has no right to interfere with the internal affairs of the Censorship Department. I would like to advise Mr. Wang, it is enough to make some mistakes once, but don’t make them a second time!”
Wang Jing's face darkened and she asked coldly: "Ruan Lang, what do you mean by this?"
Ruan Lang smiled coldly and said sarcastically: "Wang Su has worked hard for many years to achieve his current status. If a big shot suddenly dies in prison tonight, do you think the emperor will kill Mr. Wang in his anger?"
Return to the original shape? Then you father and son will be extremely happy and sad!"
"How outrageous!" The guard beside Wang Jing was furious and immediately drew out his sword.
"Wait a minute, don't even look at where this place is, put away your weapons!" Unexpectedly, Wang Jing, who has always been arrogant and domineering, actually stopped the retinue with words.
He poured himself a glass of wine, looked at Ruan Lang with a half-smile, and said teasingly: "Master Ruan doesn't need to worry about this! If anything goes wrong tonight, it's my responsibility and it has nothing to do with you. You
If you have time, sit down and have a glass of wine; if you don’t have time, just walk slowly without seeing me off!”
Ruan Lang gave him a sharp look and flatly refused: "No need! Ruan accepted Mr. Wang's kindness. However, not only can I not drink this wine today, these government officials must also leave! Otherwise, don't blame me for enforcing the law impartially.
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While speaking, he took out the embroidery knife from his waist and pointed it at everyone present.
All the government officials immediately put down their wine glasses, stood up, and looked at Wang Jing, who was calm and composed, for help.
Wang Jing waved his hand and said triumphantly: "Brothers, don't worry! As long as you follow me loyally, you will be guaranteed
You guys eat well and drink well! Today is my big day. If you don’t get drunk, no one can take any of you away from here!”
Ruan Lang pointed his sword at Wang Jing and asked in a cold voice: "Wang Jing, do you only know what you are talking about? Aren't you afraid that I will enforce the law?"
"Hahahaha!" Wang Jing laughed wildly for a while, then said calmly: "Ruan Lang, who do you think you are? Why do you care about these brothers of mine?"
Ruan Lang's face straightened, and he said firmly: "I am the commander of the Imperial Guards Department! I have the right to control everyone!"
"Hahahaha!" There was another burst of wild laughter. Wang Jing hugged the two singers, kissed each of them, pointed at Ruan Lang and mocked: "This fool still doesn't know that the emperor has just given the post of commander."
, give it back to me again! This idiot really thinks that a powerless person can make a living in the world!"
As he spoke, he laughed exaggeratedly and burst into tears.
When the other officers heard this, surprise appeared on their faces: the old boss was back, and he could lead everyone to eat, drink, have fun, torture and kill prisoners, and live in a muddle-headed way!
The yamen servants who were still wary just now picked up their wine glasses and started drinking with each other again. No one looked at Ruan Lang anymore, and there was another burst of laughter in the hall.
"How is this possible? Why didn't anyone notify me?" Ruan Lang stood there blankly, muttering to himself in disbelief.
Wang Jing stood up slowly, walked to him swaggeringly, and said sarcastically: "Impossible? What's impossible? The commander of the Royal Guards Department has always been the emperor's confidant. Is it worthy of you? What's more?
, my father is the Minister of the Ministry of Personnel and the chief minister of the cabinet! Why is it difficult for him to let his son hold this position? If you want to blame, blame you for not having a good father! Or, in the next life, I will give birth to a good family!"
This mockery made Ruan Lang's face turn pale. He slowly tightened his fists and gritted his teeth.
"Huh? Are you angry?" Wang Jing saw his face and became even more excited: "Even if you have a good kung fu and passed the martial arts exam, what's the use? Let alone getting promoted and making a fortune, you even protect your own wife.
No. So, not only are you unworthy of being a man, you are also a complete waste!"
After saying that, he sprayed a mouthful of saliva on Ruan Lang's face, then turned around and walked away.
Ruan Lang pulled up his sleeve, wiped the saliva from his face, raised the embroidery knife with one hand, and shouted coldly: "Wang Jing, stop!"