Chapter 1485 King Wei: If a man is alive and does not have five cauldrons to eat, death will be five cauldrons.
Chapter 1484 The King of Wei: If a man is born without five pots of food, he will be cooked with five pots of food when he dies!
Shenjing City
In the middle of the street, there is an ordinary mansion. In the wing room in the backyard, everything is silent. Chen Yuan is wearing a Shu brocade robe and sits behind the lacquered wooden table. His face is as calm as Xuan Shui.
Chen Yuan's eyes flashed coldly under his sword-browed eyebrows, and he said: "That old man in the palace abolished his direct descendants and established a concubine. This is the way to bring disaster."
Under Ruan Yongde's thick eyebrows, his eyes were deep and he said warmly: "During this period, something will happen in Beijing."
Chen Yuan said coldly: "When the snipe and the clam fight, the fisherman wins."
At this moment, a guard entered the wing and said: "Sir, the Holy Mother is here."
It turned out that after the Holy Mother White Lotus learned that Emperor Chongping had banned the Song sisters, she sent someone to inform Chen Yuan.
"I'll go greet you." Chen Yuan paused slightly and said softly. Without further delay, he left the lacquered wood desk where he was and headed towards the courtyard.
At this moment, the Holy Mother of White Lotus, also known as Wu Guiren, is wearing a bamboo hat, and her fair and jade-like face behind the blue veil seems to be covered with a layer of frost.
Chen Yuan's eyes showed eagerness under his sharp eyebrows, and he called out: "Master, you are here."
The voice of Our Lady of White Lotus was as cold as the tinkling of mountain springs, clear and sweet, and said: "Come here and tell you something important."
There was a hint of respect in Chen Yuan's voice, and he stretched out his hand to invite me and said, "Master, please come over here."
With that said, he invited Our Lady of White Lotus to go towards the waterside pavilion in the house.
There is an octagonal attic with cornices on one side, and the surrounding lake is calm and calm. In winter, you can see floating snow falling on the attic and the rocks. When the breeze comes, you can see the ripples on the lake surface are dark.
Chen Yuan sat down on a square waterside pavilion, gently picked up a teapot, held several blue and white porcelain teacups, and poured a cup of tea amidst the clattering sound. The tea soup overflowed, and ripples seemed to appear.
The Holy Mother of White Lotus picked up the tea cup, took a sip of tea, and said: "The atmosphere in the palace is very tense. The internal guards have blocked Kunning Palace and Funing Palace, and the Queen in Kunning Palace is not sitting still and is asking for death.
News is being passed around from outside, but I don’t know what they are plotting.”
Chen Yuan nodded and said: "Just now Yongde and I were talking about the possibility of a conflagration between the Wei and Chu vassals in the near future."
Our Lady of White Lotus asked: "The Wei and Liang vassals in Beijing have been fighting with the Chu vassal recently, and the signs are indeed wrong. What are your plans next?"
Under Chen Yuan's sharp eyebrows, coldness surged in his eyes, and he said: "Watch the fire from the other side and watch its changes."
The Holy Mother of White Lotus nodded and said: "It's not too late to wait until Wei Liang and Chu Fan decide the outcome."
Chen Yuan said warmly: "There is also Jia Heng, little... over there, we need to pay attention too."
Our Lady of White Lotus nodded and said, "I asked Xiao'er to pay attention."
Chen Yuan looked slightly cold and said: "Junior sister, now that she is married to Jia Heng, she has become one with Jia Heng and her husband. She may not tell Master about Jia Heng's situation."
Our Lady of White Lotus said: "She will get married after all, but she has always been able to distinguish between big issues of right and wrong."
She should go meet Prince Wei in the next two days and tell him his life story.
Then, after another conversation with Chen Yuan, Our Lady of White Lotus left quietly without lingering.
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Jinyi Mansion, inside the official hall——
In the study room in the backyard, Qiu Liang sat behind a lacquered wood desk, holding a jute-covered file in his hand, and was flipping through it. His thoughts were far away, and he didn't know what he was thinking about.
After interrogating the Jinyi Mansion guards who had accompanied Jia Heng for many years, Qiu Liang began to send people to Da Ci'en Temple to investigate.
Of course nothing was found.
After all, every time Jia Heng had a tryst with Empress Song, he chose the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, and Chen Xiao usually accompanied him as a lookout, so this kind of thing could never be caught.
"If there is really an affair, it should be in the south of the Yangtze River, when the Queen went south to visit her relatives and return to Ning. At that time, otherwise there would be many people and it would be impossible." Qiu Liang hid the pages of the book in his hand and his eyes flashed.
Flash, he thought in his mind.
This kind of thing is never done in bed, and neither man nor woman admits it at all.
Since the person involved was the current empress, Qiu Liang could not reveal even half a word, otherwise, the emperor, who was on the sickbed, would be the first to take revenge on Qiu Liang's head when he was furious.
At this moment, dense and chaotic footsteps came from outside.
"command."
While he was talking, a royal guard wearing a flying fish suit woven with black and red satin and gold and red silk thread, and an embroidered spring knife at his waist, quickly entered the study.
"What do you say?" Qiu Liang stood up and stared at the trusted Jinyi palace guard with a hint of hope in his eyes.
"In my humble position, I asked someone to investigate the craftsmen of the fleet that accompanied the Empress to the South." The Jinyi Mansion guard looked deeply and said: "The above said that the journey was normal. That is to say, when the Empress was assassinated, King Wei sent people to rescue her.
The queen."
When Qiu Liang heard this, his brows furrowed and his eyes became uncertain, as if he was thinking about the reason.
Could it be that it was at this time that the two of them decided to be together for life?
The hero saves the beauty, and the beauty falls in love?
Qiu Liang's expression changed, his eyes flashed fiercely, and he asked, "Have you found any other clues?"
There was a trace of hesitation on the resolute face of the Jinyi Mansion guard, and he said: "Commander, this matter is too shocking. People in this humble position can only make insinuations, and it is difficult to directly inquire about it."
Qiu Liang frowned and paced back and forth, thinking about his next move.
This matter is indeed not something that can be investigated with much fanfare.
At this moment, a look of hesitation appeared on the face of the close confidant Jin Yi, and he said: "Commander, could it be that there is no such thing at all? It is just a matter of speculation."
Qiu Liang turned around and looked aggressively at the Jinyi palace guard under his thick eyebrows. He then thought about it and said, "It's hard to say."
Could it be that he was really having random thoughts? But what the Jinyi Primary School said earlier was indeed full of doubts.
At this moment, a Jinyi palace guard quickly entered the hall, raised his hands and said: "Commander, Shi Dengwei, the chief minister of the Palace of the Prince of Wei, handed over the famous assassin, saying that he wanted to visit Commander Qiu."
Qiu Liang frowned, thinking about the purpose of his visit, and said: "Chief of the Palace of Wei Prince? I have asked someone to invite you to the flower hall. I will be there in a moment."
While talking, Qiu Liang got up and walked towards the outer hall.
At this moment, in the main hall of Jinyi Mansion, Deng Wei was sitting on a pearwood chair, with a calm face, gently stroking his beard under his chin, and thinking about the words he would use later.
Of course, it is impossible to say anything to Qiu Liang directly. The King of Wei is planning a big plan. Don't you care?
At this moment, heavy footsteps came from the corridor with red paint and green bars, and then, Qiu Liang could be seen walking towards him with a serious look on his face.
"Why did Deng Changshi come to this office?" Qiu Liang asked with a majestic face, looking at Deng Wei up and down.
Deng Wei didn't say much, explained his purpose, and said: "Commander Qiu, my prince said that the Jinyi Primary School of the Wucheng Army and Horses Division has investigated the news about Chen Yuan, the remnant of the former King of Zhao, and wants to communicate with him a few years ago."
When Qiu Liang heard this, his heart couldn't help but he looked at Deng Wei with burning eyes, and said in a deep voice: "What's the news about Chen Yuan? Where is he now?"
Deng Wei nodded and said warmly: "Chen Yuan is still lurking in the capital. The Wucheng Army and Horse Division has discovered his movements. Your Highness wants to invite Commander Qiu to Yixi alone."
A hint of suspicion arose in Qiu Liang's head, and he asked: "Your Majesty invited me to a banquet. I wonder where your Majesty is now?"
"Tonight, the prince hosted a dinner at the palace and invited Commander Qiu to the banquet. He also hoped that Commander Qiu would go to the flower hall to have a chat." Deng Wei said in a low voice.
After Qiu Liang heard this, he temporarily suppressed the suspicion in his heart and said: "Deng Changshi, please reply to the prince. Qiu Liang will go to the banquet tonight."
Deng Wei nodded and said: "Commander Qiu will stay, so I will leave first."
While talking, he got up from his chair and walked quickly outside.
After Deng Wei left, Qiu Liang twisted his thick eyebrows, and with a clear look in his eyes, he began to think about King Wei's intention of inviting him.
Now that the situation in Beijing has gradually become clearer, the emperor plans to make the King of Chu his crown prince, and it is only a matter of time before the King of Wei loses his position.
Then should he go to King Wei's banquet?
Could it be that there is really any news about Bai Lian's rebellion with King Wei?
With this thought in mind, Qiu Liang looked at the Jinyi Palace Guards who were standing respectfully at the side, and said, "Prepare your carriages and horses, and follow my command."
The Jinyi palace guard agreed, and then without saying a word, he strode out of the official hall.
Prince Wei's Mansion
In the hall, you can see the bright lights, the longing figures, the fire is blazing, and the heat can be seen rising.
King Wei Chen Ran changed into a simple robe and sat down at a wine table. Song Jing was sitting not far away, accompanying him.
"Your Majesty, Commander Qiu is here." At this time, a servant stepped into the hall and reported.
"I'll go to greet you." King Wei said in a low voice with a solemn expression under his sword-shaped brows.
While talking, he came to Yimen and raised his eyes to look at Qiu Liang, who was surrounded by Jinyi palace guards.
Qiu Liang walked a few steps quickly, bowed to King Wei Chen Ran with a respectful expression, and said in a low voice: "I have met His Royal Highness the King of Wei in this lowly position."
No matter what, the person in front of me is still the Han vassal king.
King Wei nodded, with a smile on his fair and jade face. He lifted Qiu Liang's arm with both hands and said warmly: "Commander Qiu doesn't need to be polite."
While the two were chatting, King Chen Ran of Wei invited Qiu Liang and went to the flower hall. The guests and hosts were seated, and the servants served tea.
Qiu Liang said: "His Royal Highness the King of Wei previously asked the Chief of the Palace to tell you that the informants of the Five Cities Military and Horse Division discovered the traces of Chen Yuan, the remnant of King Zhao?"
Wei Wang Chen Ran smiled and said: "Is there such a thing? The small school of the Wucheng Army and Horses Division heard some clues in the streets and alleys. They are quite secretive. Can Commander Qiu give me some help?
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Under Qiu Liang's sharp eyebrows, his eyes paused slightly, and he couldn't help but become more suspicious, and nodded.
Then, following Wei Wang Chen Ran, one after another, they entered the study room in the inner room.
The two sat down again, and for a moment, the hall fell into an atmosphere of extreme silence.
Qiu Liang couldn't calm down after all, and with piercing eyes, he broke the silence and asked: "Your Highness just mentioned that the Wucheng Army and Horses Primary School discovered the traces of King Zhao's remnants. I wonder where they are?"
King Wei pondered for a moment and said: "Commander Qiu, the remnants of King Zhao should be active in the capital."
Qiu Liang frowned, looked deeply, and asked: "His Royal Highness, King Wei, doesn't know where the remnants of King Zhao are?"
Is this kidding him?
Wei Wang Chen Ran said of course: "If I knew that I had sent troops from five cities to capture these gangsters, how could it have been delayed until today?"
When Qiu Liang heard this, he frowned and said, "His Royal Highness the King of Wei summoned his subordinates to come here, but he no longer knows the purpose of his visit."
Wei Wang Chen Ran said: "There is indeed a matter entrusted to Qiu's command."
"If you have any instructions, please give me your instructions." Qiu Liang had some vague guesses, and his heart thumped.
Wei Wang Chen Ran nodded and asked: "Commander Qiu, what do you think of the current matter of establishing the crown prince in the East Palace?"
Qiu Liang couldn't help being shocked when he heard this.
What does His Highness the King of Wei mean? Are you forcing him to express his position?
Qiu Liang looked solemn and said righteously: "Since the Holy One has issued an edict to establish the crown prince, we, Jin Yi, are the emperor's personal soldiers. We only need to obey the orders. What can you think?"
Wei King Chen Ran didn't get the answer he wanted, and he felt a little disappointed, and said: "How is the relationship between Commander Qiu and the King of Chu?"
Qiu Liang was silent for a moment and said softly: "Your Majesty, your humble position has nothing to do with the King of Chu."
Wei Wang Chen Ran stared at Qiu Liang closely and said: "Commander Qiu, after the King of Chu ascends the throne in the future, Commander Qiu thinks he can still stay in Jinyi and command one?"
At this moment, Qiu Liang was already on pins and needles, his calm face and expression were changing, and unconsciously, he felt a little bit of inexplicable fear in his mind.
What exactly is King Wei trying to do by saying this? Is he planning to rebel?
Wei King Chen Ran looked at him with stern eyebrows and said: "Commander Qiu, in the future he has the qualifications to be a commander in imperial robes, or even a prince."
Granting officials, making wishes, and drawing pie cakes are almost essential skills for every high-ranking person.
Hearing this, Qiu Liang's heart couldn't help but move slightly, or he felt a little hesitant again.
If he joins the rebellion with King Chen Ran of Wei, it may be difficult for him to achieve the promised position of Duke.
But another thought came to mind. Once the incident failed, Qiu Liang would kill everyone in his family in an instant.
Wei Wang Chen Ran observed the change in Qiu Liang's expression, and said excitedly: "Commander Qiu, if a man is born without five pots of food, he will be cooked with five pots of food when he dies!"
When Qiu Liang heard this, he was shocked and his expression changed.
Immediately, he stood up, cupped his hands and said, "Your Majesty, I remember that I have something to do in the office, so I won't stay any longer."
When Wei King Chen Ran heard this, he couldn't help being shocked and whispered: "Commander Qiu..."
"Your Majesty, I just treated what I just said as a humble position and didn't hear it." Qiu Liang thought for a while and felt that he still couldn't say anything, otherwise he might not be able to leave Prince Wei's mansion.
Just like that, Qiu Liang bowed and clasped his fists in salute, quickly leaving the study without giving King Wei time to react.
When Qiu Liang left, King Wei's face suddenly turned gloomy, and his eyes were bright and uncertain under his dark green eyebrows.
This Qiu Liang is so ignorant of praise! It is really hateful!
Do you think that Chen Ran will never have a chance to make a comeback in his life?
Not long after, I heard frantic footsteps coming from the eaves of the corridor. While talking, Song Jing entered the study, stared at King Wei, and said, "Your Majesty, why did Qiu Liang leave in such a hurry?"
You haven’t even eaten, so why is this happening?
This is something to be avoided as much as possible.
Wei Wang Chen Ran's face was dark, his eyes were deep and incomprehensible, and he said coldly: "I don't buy Gu's fault at all. He thinks Gu is destined to lose."
When Song Jing heard this, his eyes burned brightly, his brows furrowed, and he whispered: "Your Majesty, will Qiu Liang turn around and tell His Majesty his thoughts?"
King Wei Chen Ran's face was filled with coldness and cruelty, and he said: "Let people keep an eye on him. If he dares to enter the palace, we will get rid of him, and then activate the backup plan as we said to my uncle before."
King Wei's painstaking efforts over the years have also cultivated many dead soldiers and followers.
When Song Jing heard this, his face suddenly changed, and he said worriedly: "If this is the case, then there is no turning back."
The so-called backup plan is to assassinate the King of Chu and force the Emperor to marry him. Since the King of Chu is dead, the Emperor can only choose one of three options.
It must be said that the politics of assassination, due to its simplicity and efficiency, was used throughout China's feudal dynasties. It could not solve the problem, but it could solve the person who caused the problem.
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Shenjing City, Ningguo Mansion
It was the cold winter of the twelfth lunar month in the 19th year of Chongping. In the courtyard with blue bricks and black tiles, a biting cold wind whistled non-stop, blowing through the jagged rocks that overlapped with light and death, and sent out bursts of piercing screams.
Jia Heng stepped into the study room, raised his eyes to look at Chen Xiao who was sitting behind the lacquered wooden table, walked a few steps quickly, walked up to Xiaoxiao, and asked: "Xiaoxiao, what are you calling me for?"
Chen Xiao rolled his eyes at the boy in the python suit and said, "I can't call you if nothing happens?"
After calming down, he said: "The King of Wei has been intensively contacting some generals and commanders in the Beijing Camp and the Five Cities Military and Horse Division in the past few days. He seems to be taking action. Please pay attention."
Jia Heng frowned, with a look of thought in his eyes, and asked, "Isn't he afraid of being noticed by the palace?"
"That person is now blind and cannot see. He obtains most of the outside information through Dai Quan, and Dai Quan... ultimately has to consider his own future." Under Chen Xiao's eyebrows, his eyes flashed faintly, coldly.
said the voice.
Jia Heng nodded and said in a low voice: "That's true. If Dai Quan helps to cover up something, King Wei really has a chance to succeed. The queen has been working hard in the palace for many years. These are ordinary things."
Under Chen Xiao's eyebrows, his clear eyes flashed, and he asked: "What will you do next?"
Jia Heng thought for a while and whispered: "Let people keep an eye on King Wei and King Liang first. If there is any change between them, I can respond in time."
After thinking for a while, he asked again: "Ruo Qing, is there any news about your master and Chen Yuan?"
I haven't seen Ruoqing for so long, and I really miss him inexplicably.
Chen Xiao shook his head and said, "There is no news from Master yet."
Jia Heng said: "I have to go see Ruoqing in the next few days."
Chen Xiao lowered his voice and said: "The informant in Jinyi Mansion said that Qiu Liang was investigating your affairs recently and sent someone to ask about the Queen's trip south."
You know, you are in me, and I am in you. Although Qiu Liang controls Jinyi Mansion, there are still some secret lines in Jinyi Mansion that often deliver news to Chen Xiao.
Jia Heng frowned and said, "Why are you asking about the queen?"
Under Chen Xiao's beautiful willow eyebrows, her beautiful eyes flashed faintly, and she whispered: "I'm afraid I have doubts about you and the person in the palace. Paper can't cover up the fire after all.
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Jia Heng frowned, his face paused slightly, and he felt a little troubled.
Under Chen Xiao's beautiful eyebrows, in those sparkling clear eyes, a glimmer of cold light could be seen flashing away, and he said: "Why don't you find someone to kill Qiu Liang, so that he won't keep staring at you."
Jia Heng thought for a while and said: "Let's find an opportunity to act, otherwise, once this matter is exposed, the consequences will be disastrous."
Getting rid of Qiu Liang in this way has both advantages and disadvantages.
Chen Xiao's clear and frosty jade face could be seen to be filled with coldness, and he said: "I have people make arrangements to eliminate this person. At this time, the emperor is seriously ill, and the situation in the capital is turbulent, so it should be silent."
In other words, even if Qiu Liang died suddenly, no one would doubt Jia Heng anymore.
Moreover, even if Emperor Chongping suspected that Qiu Liang's death was related to Jia Heng, Emperor Chongping would not hold on to him during this transition of power.
In the final analysis, the emperor is still in bed, and his control over the affairs of the court is weakening with time.
Of course, Jia Heng didn't know that he had inadvertently helped Wei King Chen Ran clear up a future trouble.
Jia Heng gently held Chen Xiao's slender crotch, with some inexplicable thoughts in his eyes, and whispered: "Xiao Xiao, the future will definitely be extremely dangerous. Can you and I be safe?"
Chen Xiao's eyes showed a hint of solemnity and he said: "No matter what, I will be with you."
Jia Heng nodded and gently put his arm around the beauty's shoulders, with a distant look on his face.
