Volume 1: Swan Goose Chapter 377: Going Through the Needle and Waiting for Things to Come Out (2)
Liu Bingwen slowly knelt down while holding his knees, squeezed out two tears, and wailed: "Your Majesty, the Holy Ming! I have devoted myself to the country, the country, and the country for thousands of generations, and I have never had any selfish motives! When I heard that there was a fire in the harem, I didn't even care about my clothes and shoes.
After putting it on, I rushed to the palace immediately. I was worried that in such a crisis, some people with good intentions would inevitably make some crooked ideas, so I appeased the queen and immediately sent someone to invite the eldest prince! After all, the eldest prince and the queen
, we are all one family with you. In times of crisis, you should naturally trust your own family!"
Although he spoke sadly, Emperor Yu frowned and couldn't listen to a word he said.
Liu Bingwen's poor performance made him feel that he was being played, and he felt even more angry!
With a "pop" sound, he slapped the long book table, cut off Liu Bingwen's words, and shouted directly: "That's enough! I don't want to listen to your poor excuses! Everyone listens to the order! Liu Bingwen mishandled the situation, and from now on, he will be deprived of the title of Grand Tutor.
, deprived of his power to assist the cabinet, fined him half a year's salary, and put him in confinement for a month!
The empress and the eldest prince listened to the slander and mishandled the situation, so they were kept in confinement for a month! Yan Rong, the leader of the Jinjia Guard, has always been loyal to his duties, dealt with it calmly, and was awarded the title of "Shaobao" with a reward of 100 taels! Resign from the court!"
"I thank the Lord for your kindness! Long live your Majesty! Long live your Majesty!" Yan Rong led everyone to kneel down and received the order to thank him.
Emperor Yu quickly stood up, and with the support of Eunuch Shuangxi, he strode away from the Long Live Hall.
After the emperor left, everyone in the palace was puzzled: a thrilling accident with countless casualties, how could the case be hastily closed like this? Those who deserved punishment were not punished, and those who deserved rewards were not rewarded!
But who dares to object to the emperor's imperial edict?
After a while, the civil and military officials from all over the court left the main hall one after another amidst the sound of sighs.
Ruan Lang was the only one, kneeling in the hall in despair, in a daze.
Although the ministers who walked by him looked at him with a little regret, no one said a word of comfort to him. Even King Yi walked by him and just looked at him indifferently.
This is the first time Ruan Lang has seen that look in his eyes!
Disappointment, regret, confusion, and even a hint of anger.
He slowly lowered his head, cursing his own womanly kindness in his heart.
——Confidant——
Ruan Lang walked with heavy steps to the Xuande Hall. The cool evening wind blew his clothes and made him feel cold all over.
He looked up at the majestic palace, remained silent for a moment, then clasped his fists and raised his hands, shouting loudly: "I have something important to report, Ruan Lang! Please see your Majesty!"
His voice was sonorous and powerful.
But after a long time, just when he thought the emperor didn't want to see him and was about to leave, the door was slowly opened.
Eunuch Shuangxi, who was dressed in a red brocade robe, walked out with a smile on his face and said softly: "Hey, Mr. Ruan, didn't you just come to court? The emperor has to rest. If you have anything to do, we can talk about it tomorrow.
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Ruan Lang handed over his hand to him and raised his voice and said: "Please father-in-law, please report to the Holy One for me. Ruan Lang does have something very important to report. This matter is of great importance. If we don't report it to the Holy One, Ruan Lang will not be able to sit still."
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Eunuch Shuangxi pondered for a moment, then turned around and walked back to the palace.
But after a while, he appeared again and said apologetically: "Sir Ruan, the emperor has already laid down. If you really have something urgent, please let me convey it to you!"
Ruan Lang looked through him into the dark palace and raised his voice again: "Ruan Lang saw the real arsonist, but this person's name can only be told to His Majesty!"
"Let him in."
As soon as Ruan Lang finished speaking, Emperor Yu's lazy voice came out from inside.
Eunuch Shuangxi wisely stepped aside to let Ruan Lang in, while he closed the palace door and stood guard outside.
After passing through the triple bead curtain, Ruan Lang paused in front of Emperor Yu's bed with his eyes lowered.
Green smoke rises from the copper furnace, filling the room with fragrance.
Emperor Yu was lying on the bed with his head propped up on his side, and the soft gauze curtain reflected his tall figure.
"Why didn't you say it in the palace just now? Now I think of it!" Emperor Yu's voice was very low, vaguely responsible.
The meaning of preparation.
Ruan Lang bowed and saluted, and said seriously: "Your Majesty, if Ruan Lang points out this person in public, it will damage the royal family's face and make it more difficult for Your Majesty. That's why Ruan Lang has been holding back."
"So, is the person who set the fire a member of the royal family or someone close to me?" Emperor Yu didn't seem surprised, and his voice remained calm.
"Your Majesty!" Ruan Lang clasped his fists again.
Emperor Yu finally sat up straight, stared at the master man outside through the gauze curtain, and asked in a deep voice: "Is it King Yi? Or is it the eldest prince?"
That's right, these are the only two people he can think of! Only these two people can possibly kill him!
"It's the eldest prince!"
Ruan Lang mustered up his courage and said categorically: "At that time, I was hiding in the dark and dozing off. When I heard a noise, I opened my eyes and saw the eldest prince stacking straw at the back door. I immediately stepped forward to stop him, but was stopped by the big prince.
The prince was knocked unconscious and dragged into the fire..."
Emperor Yu pondered for a moment and asked coldly: "Do you have anything to hide about this matter?"
"I don't dare!"
Ruan Lang immediately expressed his loyalty: "I have kept it secret for the sake of the emperor. But because of this, I decided to tell the truth! If the emperor wants to punish me, I will have no regrets!"
Emperor Yu was silent for a long time before slowly getting up from the bed.
He walked up to Ruan Lang with his hands behind his hands, looked him up and down for a while, and then reminded him in a cold and aggravated tone: "I see your loyalty, but I don't want a third person to hear what you said today. From now on.
From now on, as long as you are loyal to me and obey my orders, the commander of the Royal Guards Department will be yours, Ruan Lang!"
Ruan Lang was overjoyed, but his face was still tense. He lifted his robe and knelt down, saying loudly: "Please rest assured, Your Majesty! I will be loyal to Your Majesty and will obey your orders!"
——Disaster Relief——
In the quiet morning, a burst of rapid horse hoofbeats sounded on the Royal Street, startling the magpies on the branches. The golden-armored guard who had been guarding the gate all night also became energetic.
Seeing the menacing intruder, everyone immediately straightened their expressions and saluted with their hands raised: "Sir!"
Mei Qing's horse stopped suddenly in front of Xuande Gate. Before the horse could stop, he jumped off the horse, threw the reins in his hands to his companions, and held a memorial high, striding like a star with a solemn expression.
Walk through the door.
Seeing the general minister's appearance, it must be that the memorial in his hand was extremely urgent, and everyone in the palace felt faintly uneasy.
Mei Qing strode all the way to the Zichen Hall, holding the memorial in both hands, and shouted loudly: "I have an urgent report to report to you! I request an audience with the emperor!"
After a while, the heavy palace door was pushed open, and Eunuch Shuangxi walked out with small steps and led him through the door.
The candlelight in the hall was dim, only the green smoke curled up from the copper furnace.
Emperor Yu seemed to have not yet woken up. He was leaning on the dragon chair and yawning.
He saw Mei Qing walking through the door with a worried expression, and asked lazily: "Aiqing looks so embarrassed, but what big thing happened?"
Mei Qing rolled down his robe, held up a memorial, and said in a painful voice: "Your Majesty, we have an urgent report from Lingnan! This year, there has not been a single rain in Beiyu, and there has been a severe drought in many areas such as Lingnan.
Not even a blade of grass can grow. I am worried that this will cause famine, or even lead to an epidemic, with hungry people eating each other. I also ask Your Majesty to take disaster relief measures as soon as possible to avoid a more serious aberration..."
As he spoke, he fell deeply on the ground, his voice trembling slightly.
After listening to his words, Emperor Yu frowned disapprovingly: "It's only early summer now, and it's not yet the autumn harvest season. It's too early for Aiqing to worry! What's more, Beiyu's summers have always been rainy, and there have been more floods in the past.
drought."
Xia Yunqing once again spoke sincerely: "Your Majesty, this year has already passed the flammable winter, but there is still a fire in the palace. I am always worried, fearing that there will be a disaster this year. Your Majesty, it is best to take precautions!"
When the fire was mentioned, Emperor Yu's face darkened and he said coldly: "The fire in Changle Hall is not a natural disaster but a man-made disaster. My dear, you don't have to worry about it!"
But Meiqing kept kneeling on the ground and seemed to have no intention of leaving.
Emperor Yu had no choice but to turn his head to look at Eunuch Shuangxi, and ordered in a cold voice: "Go and invite Taoist Master Xu!"
Shaoqing, there were steady and rapid footsteps outside the door. Xu Daocheng, a bald man in shabby clothes, followed Eunuch Shuangxi into the palace and bowed deeply to Emperor Yu.
Ever since he predicted the fire, Emperor Yu has placed more trust in him. Now Emperor Yu will inevitably ask him about big or small matters, or even state affairs!
Seeing Xu Daocheng, Emperor Yu finally sat up straight: "Xu Daocheng, since the beginning of spring this year, it hasn't rained in Beiyu. Can you calculate any signs of disaster?"
Xu Daocheng twirled his beard and counted, shook his head and sighed quietly: "Your Majesty, Pindao once said that this year is unlucky and will be a year of many disasters. The fires a few days ago, the drought in Lingnan at this time
That’s a sign!”
Xu Daocheng's words finally made Emperor Yu take it seriously.
"Does the Taoist priest have a way to solve this problem?"
Xu Daocheng pondered for a moment and sighed softly: "If your Majesty just wants to pray for rain to alleviate the drought, I can just hold a ritual at the altar!"
Emperor Yu saw that he seemed to have doubts in his words, so he asked: "If it is so simple, why does the Taoist still look worried? Is there anything wrong?"
Xu Daocheng clasped his fists in Tai Chi and sighed and said: "For the record, I am grateful to the Emperor for your appreciation and do not dare to hide anything. As I just said, this year is destined to be full of disasters. Some disasters can be predicted, and some are unpredictable.
Even a poor man cannot calculate natural disasters. In the same way, some disasters can be resolved, and some disasters... even a poor man can't do anything about it."
Seeing that Xu Daocheng, who had always been crazy, was speaking righteously at this time, Emperor Yu's face sank, and he began to murmur in his heart.
Mei Qing saw the opportunity and reported again: "Your Majesty, I suggest that in order to prevent the disaster from expanding to an unstoppable level, officials should be dispatched to provide disaster relief as soon as possible, and enough food and silver should be distributed to the local victims.
In order to prevent more people from being affected by the disaster!"