Shenjing City, Baqiao, Shiliting
When a cavalry team led by Jia Heng disappeared at the end of the official road, everyone present stopped looking at each other.
Li Zan, the chief assistant of the cabinet, said: "Jia Ziyu is here. If everything goes well, we should hear news of victory at the beginning of the year. You and I should also make more preparations."
Gao Zhongping nodded and said: "The new law still needs to be further advanced."
This is Jia Heng's reputation outside. In any war, he is invincible and invincible. It is basically certain that nothing will go wrong.
If it were another person, he might not be so sure.
Of course, if Jia Heng suffers a defeat in the future and his undefeated golden body is broken, it will cause concern.
Daming Palace, inner study room——
Emperor Chongping sat down behind a long lacquered wooden table. A look of thought appeared on the middle-aged emperor's face, and he asked in a clear voice: "Zi Yu is gone."
Dai Quan said: "We should have set off by now."
Emperor Chongping was silent for a moment, then suddenly said: "Take a thousand pieces of silk and thirty pieces of pearls from the internal treasure and give them to the female relatives of Ningrong and Rongfu."
Dai Quan's fair complexion was a little surprised, because with Emperor Chongping's frugality, such a big wave as "Thousands of pieces of silk, thirty husks of pearls" was actually rare.
Emperor Chongping couldn't help but show a hint of thought on his calm face, and said in a low voice: "The Jia family has a large population, and the weather has turned cold recently, so let them make two more clothes."
Recently, Li and Gao in the cabinet were preparing to adjust the Beijing camp. He already knew about it. This matter was done too hastily and it was always a disadvantage. He would suspend the matter later.
Dai Quan bowed his hands in response, then left the study room in the Daming Palace and gave his orders.
Just as he arrived under the eaves of the corridor, he heard the eunuch narrate that Jinyi commanded Qianshi Qiu Liang to hand over a sign outside the palace, begging for an interview.
Dai Quan looked surprised, summoned an internal prisoner, went to call Qiu Liang, and then saw Captain Qiu whose face was filled with joy that could not be concealed.
Qiu Liang took a few steps quickly and said with a slight tremor in his steady voice: "Eunuch Dai, I have an emergency regarding Duke Wei."
This Duke of Wei was so bold that he actually had an affair with the eldest princess of Jinyang and even gave birth to a child.
This was too shocking and could be called a royal scandal. Now he finally caught the sore foot of the Duke of Wei.
Qiu Liang nodded and whispered: "Eunuch Dai, could it be more convenient for Your Majesty at this moment?"
Dai Quan's expression changed after hearing this. He thought about it several times and said, "Come with us."
Could it be that Duke Wei really had something to fall into the hands of Qiu Liang?
At this moment, behind a mahogany desk, Emperor Chongping sat on a carved pear wood chair, closing his eyes slightly to rest.
The sunlight shining through the carved window lattice fell on the half-dark face, which was slightly gloomy as iron.
At this moment, Emperor Chongping seemed to be falling asleep, his whole body exuded a quiet and old aura, like a rotten dead tree.
Dai Quan did not dare to disturb him at this time, but after a moment of hesitation, he still called out in a low voice: "Your Majesty, Qiu Liang is here."
Emperor Chongping slowly opened his eyes, like a black dragon with its beard and hair spread out and its dragon scales shining. He opened the eyes of the dragon that was staring at it. Divine light burst out from his eyes. He looked at Qiu Liang who was waiting and asked.
: "Qiu Qing, why do you want to see me?"
At this time, Qiu Liang's face turned pale. He quickly walked a few steps towards the middle-aged emperor and bowed to the middle-aged emperor. He lowered his voice and said, "Here is the latest news about Duke Wei."
Emperor Chongping raised his eyebrows, feeling somewhat surprised in his heart.
Although Qiu Liang was asked to monitor the man, he never explained the matter in detail, so Emperor Chongping didn't know what it was.
Dai Quan took a piece of peach-red paper from Qiu Liang's hand, and then, while bowing, he handed it over with both hands.
Emperor Chongping reached out to take the paper, lowered his eyes and read the handwriting on the paper. When the clear handwriting came into view, he couldn't help but be surprised.
His expression changed a few times, and his resolute figure, which was originally a little loose, suddenly sat up straighter.
At this moment, Emperor Chongping, with his thin and loose eyebrows, his eyes were condensed and flashing. He looked at the words recorded on it, his eyes jumped, and he felt a wave of hot blood rushing to his forehead, making people's eyes black.
This is a piece of information sent by Qiu Liang. At this moment, under the sunlight of the afternoon, it can be seen that it reads: "The biological father of the baby born in the palace of the eldest princess of Jinyang may be... Duke Wei."
At this moment, Qiu Liang, who was bowing down and waiting respectfully, observed the change of expression on the middle-aged emperor's face, and couldn't help but feel overjoyed.
Emperor Chongping's face was slightly haggard, as white as jade, and his expression was almost like spilled paint, colorful and difficult to describe.
My heart was already shocked beyond measure.
This Ziyu... is really a womanizer, and he even got involved in Jinyang. Maybe the two of them got together a few years ago, otherwise they wouldn't have had a child.
Emperor Chongping thought this way, and the worry in his heart was hard to describe.
After all, the person who came was his biological sister, and then he found out that she was also caught in the game. You can imagine the shock in the middle-aged emperor's heart.
"It is inevitable that Jinyang has been a widow for many years, but at the beginning... no wonder he asked for Chan Yue's hand in marriage. Is this to deceive others and facilitate an affair?" Emperor Chongping thought of this, and seemed to clear up all the connections in the past at once.
time, I feel like I have a huge headache.
What is this thing called?
Once word spreads, how will the outside world view the clan?
Although the Tang Dynasty was a dirty man, and the Tian family royal family did not adhere to secular etiquette, it was indeed inappropriate to have such a illicit affair.
However, Chan Yue is not the daughter of Jin Yang, so it’s not too much of a stretch.
Well, no, starting from Xianning? This... can be regarded as the system of marriage in the Spring and Autumn Period.
The middle-aged emperor could only comfort himself gently in his heart.
But I also find this matter quite ridiculous, or I have a new understanding of Jia Heng.
Of course, the final result is to treat it as if nothing happened.
Emperor Chongping gently closed the paper in his hand and said nothing else. He looked at Qiu Liang not far away and said in an indifferent voice: "Qiu Qing, please go down first."
Qiu Liang: "???"
What does this mean? Doesn’t the Holy Father care about Duke Wei’s affair with Princess Jinyang and their child?
Such unethical behavior is a serious crime of deceiving the emperor.
Emperor Chongping said in a deep voice: "This matter must not be made public. Qiu Qing, I don't want any rumors about Jia Ziyu and the Jinyang Princess's Mansion to appear again in the capital."
After Qiu Liang heard this, he was stunned on the spot. Immediately, he realized what he was saying, and he felt an unspeakable fear welling up deep in his heart.
Is this to silence relevant insiders?
Dai Quan coughed lightly and said, "Qiu Qian, what are you still doing?"
Qiu Liang suddenly woke up. At some point, a layer of cold sweat gradually broke out on his back, soaking into his clothes. He cupped his hands and said, "I'm humble... I'm humble and obey the decree."
I'm just afraid that if this continues, he may be silenced.
However, just observing His Majesty's expression, one can see that his trust in Duke Wei has begun to waver, and there is a trace of grudge hidden deep in his heart.
Qiu Liang said no more, then bowed and retreated silently.
After Qiu Liang left, only Dai Quan and Emperor Chongping were left in the inner study. At this moment, there was only a water leak recording time, making a ticking sound.
Under the thin and loose eyebrows of Emperor Chongping, his cold eyes looked into the distance, and his mind was filled with mixed emotions for a while, and he asked: "What is all this?"
Dai Quan lowered his head slightly at this moment, not daring to respond at all.
These are all household affairs of the Heavenly Family, and it is said that it is difficult for upright officials to deal with household affairs.
In fact, Jia Heng's affair with the eldest princess of Jinyang was already suspected of deceiving the emperor.
But when it comes to the level of the Tian family, it is difficult to take things seriously when it comes to family entanglements.
Emperor Chongping was silent for a moment and said: "Dai Quan, summon the eldest princess of Jinyang to the palace."
Dai Quan was shocked, then turned around and left the inner study, going to tell Princess Jinyang.
Emperor Chongping stared at the words on the paper, his eyes condensed, and he couldn't help but sigh.
Ziyu and Jinyang already have children, but they don’t know how to take their children to meet his uncle?
It's good now that the two of them have even given birth to a child. He is really completely ignorant about this.
However, after this incident, my brother-in-law was relieved of his military power without any guilt.
Although you helped me resurrect the Han Dynasty and worked hard over the years, your sister also gave birth to a child for you, which makes the situation even.
Once a person owes too much to others, it will become a moral shackles for one person, burdening the heart, and eventually alienate and resent the other person.
That's the truth: kindness can turn into hatred.
To be continued...