After reading the letter, King Chen Cheng of Qi said in a low voice: "Brother, this is a serious matter, so my father knows about it..."
As a prince who participated in King Yong's seizure of the legitimate son and played a role in it, he was well aware of Emperor Chongping's fear of the remnants of King Zhao.
"Does His Highness still have a choice now?" Chen Hong frowned slightly, with a cold light shining in the depths of his eyes, and said, "His Highness has actually lost his Sacred Heart when it came to the Sanhe Gang."
King Qi Chen Cheng sat down slumped, his chubby face dull for a long time.
How could he not know? With his father's temperament, he had already been kicked out of the list of candidates for the East Palace, unless the kings of Wei and Chu made bigger mistakes.
Chen Hongdao: "Your Highness is not a direct descendant, and you are not at odds with Duke Wei. Your Majesty does not like your Highness either. If you want to stand out, this is your only chance."
Chen Cheng's breathing became rapid and he said, "But this is also the crime of decapitation."
The remnant of King Zhao was regarded as a thorn in his father's side and a thorn in his flesh. He got mixed up with others. Once his father noticed it, it would not be as simple as cutting him off.
Chen Hong said: "If the King of Chu or the King of Wei succeeds to the throne, do you think your Highness will be able to secure the vassal status safely?"
Hearing this, Chen Cheng felt a chill in his heart. He pondered for a moment and asked, "Where is Chen Yuan?"
As a descendant of the clan during the Longzhi period, Chen Cheng naturally knew Chen Yuan.
"Don't worry, Your Majesty, I will make arrangements." Chen Hong said in a low voice.
If you want to revive the Zhongshun lineage, you can only muddy the waters first before you can fish in troubled waters.
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Ningguo Mansion, Grand View Garden, Hengwu Garden
The night was falling, the summer rain was falling, and the candles on the high table were silently weeping wax tears, and the summer rain outside the courtyard could be heard softly.
Jia Heng put his arms around Baochai's round and tender shoulders, turned to look at the girl, and said softly: "It has been more than two years since I allowed Sister Xue to follow me without any name or status. I have wronged my sister."
It had been two years since Baochai came to Beijing, and the two had been in a relationship for two years. At that moment, they had a skin-to-skin kiss, merged into one, and became a real couple.
Baochai's plump jade cheeks were as red as peach cores. Under her curved willow-leaf eyebrows, her eyes were as bright as water. She said softly: "Since I met Brother Heng, I have never felt wronged. Never."
Jia Heng said softly: "I have also heard about my aunt's affairs. In fact, I don't blame my aunt. It's been a long time since I decided to settle my sister's affairs."
It can be said that Aunt Xue lost such a big person. It can be said that the news spread among the servants of Ning Rong and Ning Rong, and it also spread to Jia Heng's ears.
Baochai pursed her pink lips and said in a trembling voice: "Mom, she is also doing it for my own good. Husband, please don't be the same as her."
"What Sister Xue said seems out of touch." Jia Heng said softly: "By the way, Wenlong has been in the Five Cities Soldiers and Horses Division for so long, and he should be able to come out and reunite next year. At that time, Wenlong's
It’s time to put the wedding on the agenda.”
Baochai asked: "Husband, brother, won't he cause trouble to me?"
Jia Heng gently took the girl's soft little hand and said softly: "It's okay, I will restrain him."
Just when Jia Heng and Baochai were getting tired of being together, Ying'er suddenly walked over quickly, with a hint of panic in her voice, and whispered: "Miss, sir, Miss Lin is here."
Jia Heng looked slightly surprised, stood up quickly, looked at Baochai who was blushing with shame, and whispered: "Sister Lin is here."
Baochai's snow-skinned jade cheeks were rosy, and there was a hint of panic in her watery beautiful eyes. She raised an arm and was about to stand up when she frowned, revealing the charming charm in her moist apricot eyes.
The water waves seemed to be uncontrollable and gurgled out.
"How about I go and tell you, the girl has already rested now." Ying'er said quickly.
At this time, two people were sleeping together. How could they let Miss Lin see it?
Miss Lin, it’s true that it’s okay to visit frequently when the uncle is away. At this time, it’s so late and it’s still raining, so what are you doing here?
Jia Heng thought for a while and whispered: "Sister Xue, you rest here, I'll go see Sister Lin."
Daiyu probably didn't do it on purpose, maybe she just came to see Baochai, but she didn't expect that today was the day for him to get his hairpin broken.
As for whether Daiyu would be jealous, now that both of them know each other's existence, there is no question of whether they are jealous or not.
But he was also a little embarrassed. Then he thought about it, maybe this was the introduction for Chai Dai to serve together?
Thinking of this place, my heart is full of emotions.
Baochai's face was red and she said in a trembling voice: "Brother Heng, why don't you just say you're asleep?"
Why did Mei'er come to look for her at this time? If Mei'er saw her like this, she wouldn't know how to live.
Jia Heng comforted and said, "Okay, it's okay. I'll go take a look. Just have a good rest in the house."
If she didn't go on, Daiyu would probably become angry if she noticed it later.
This actually has a similar plot in the original novel Red Mansions.
After saying that, he got up, took his clothes and put them on, left the wing, and walked toward the outside along the gravel path.
"Ying'er, go and welcome the person over," Jia Heng said.
After a while, I saw a girl in a lake blue dress, standing tall and graceful under the eaves of the corridor, her starry eyes under the willow brows shining like stars.
Behind her were Zijuan, Xiren and other maids, but fortunately there were no other Xiangyun, Baoqin and others.
However, this time was almost the end of the year, not yet the time to rest, and the rain gradually stopped.
"Why is Brother Heng here too?" Daiyu said with a surprised look on her face when she saw the young man.
Is this my sister here to hunt for treasure?
Jia Heng said: "I came to see your sister Bao, sister Lin, why are you here so late?"
For some reason, facing Daiyu, I felt like I was being caught and raped in bed.
As he spoke, he came closer and took Daiyu's delicate hand.
"It just rained for a while and I couldn't sleep for a while, so I came over to talk to Sister Baobao." Daiyu said softly, "Brother Heng, are you done with the things outside?"
Daiyu snorted softly, glanced at the young man whose clothes were a little messy, and vaguely guessed some of the reasons. She couldn't help but feel a sense of sadness in her heart, and said in a charming voice: "Brother Heng, it's really an unlucky thing for me to be here.
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Jia Heng thought to himself, it’s a coincidence that you came here.
"I haven't seen your sister Bao for so long, so I came here to sit down. I plan to visit you tomorrow." Jia Heng explained, then he pulled Daiyu, hugged her into his arms, and said softly: "Sister, are you jealous?"
Being hugged by Jia Heng, Daiyu showed a hint of embarrassment on her face and said angrily: "You...Brother Heng, there is still someone here."
But my heart is filled with sweetness. Can I hold her in my arms in Hengwuyuan?
At this moment, Xiren and Zijuan showed shame on their faces, and they quickly turned away in tacit agreement, not looking at the two people who were enjoying themselves together.
Jia Heng took Daiyu's hand and asked, "It's so late, has Sister Lin eaten?"
Daiyu snorted softly, then turned around and said with concern: "I've already eaten. Brother Heng, haven't you had dinner?"
As he said that, he looked at the young man, and suddenly smelled the faint scent of Leng Xiang Wan from the person behind him, and asked: "Brother Heng, why don't you see Sister Bao?"
It's impossible to say that two people are making out in the room. Does her coming here ruin his good fortune? Humph...
Jia Heng said: "She has rested now."
Daiyu: "..."
What do you mean, you are trying to drive her away, right?
The girl's eyes darkened, a sense of sourness surged in her heart, and she whispered: "Then I won't disturb Brother Heng and Sister Bao."
With that said, he gently broke away from Jia Heng's hand, turned his head with waterfall-like hair, and prepared to call Zijuan and Xiren back to Xiaoxiang Pavilion.
Jia Heng took Daiyu's bare hand and said, "Sister Lin, have a cup of tea and we'll leave later."
Today is Baochai's happy day. Naturally, it is impossible for him to put up his trousers and walk away. Of course, he cannot ignore Daiyu's little mood.
The starry eyes under Daiyu's smoky brows turned around and asked in surprise: "Brother Heng, Sister Bao has really rested."
"She was a little tired just now, and then she fell asleep. She was about to take a rest when you came." Jia Heng said slowly with a calm face.
Daiyu was still a little girl and didn't understand the affairs between men and women. Although she had been taught many times by him, she still didn't know the real affairs of love and romance.
Daiyu raised her bright and clear starry eyes, her beautiful face turned crimson, and said angrily: "Then why should I sit here and drink tea? Brother Heng, just go and accompany Sister Bao."
The two of them might be up to something in the house, and she came at the wrong time.
I don’t know why, but there was an indescribable sense of humor in my heart, and the original sourness in my heart didn’t seem to be that strong.
Daiyu turned to look at the young man and said in a lost voice: "Brother Heng, please stay with Sister Bao more. It's getting late, so I'll go back first."
Jia Heng hugged Daiyu and whispered in the girl's ear: "She is not asleep. How about Sister Lin go and see your Sister Bao?"
If you want to marry Debbie, the first step is to get rid of the shyness between the two of them, otherwise there will be no way to talk about those happy times in the future.
When Daiyu heard Jia Heng's words, she was stunned and panicked for a moment. Her beautiful and white face was as red as rouge, and she quickly said: "Brother Heng, how...how can this be done?"
Well, actually she was also a little curious, what were Brother Heng and Sister Bao doing?
Jia Heng smiled and joked: "Don't you usually just want something good for me?"
With that said, he took Daiyu's bare hand and entered the house.
Among the hanging curtains, Baochai had already supported his body as soft as mud, and carefully put away the handkerchief by candlelight. A thin brocade quilt embroidered with narcissus was covered on his body.
That face as white as a pear blossom is as delicate and bright as a peony flower of national beauty and fragrant fragrance.
Baochai originally had a graceful and graceful face, but now that she has just become a bride, she is even more beautiful.
"Husband... um, Qi'er?" Baochai opened a corner of the curtain, saw Jia Heng, and called out. Suddenly he caught a glimpse of Jia Heng leading Daiyu over. He was stunned for a moment, and his heart was suddenly ashamed.
Why did he bring Mei'er here? How will she see anyone in the future?
When Daiyu saw that face as beautiful as a peach and plum, she felt a little startled and couldn't help but call out: "Sister Bao..."
Well, fortunately, there was no unsightly scene, but Daiyu's nose could not help but move, her cheeks suddenly turned red, and she felt half of her body softened.
After all, I have been together with Jia Heng for a long time and have pleased each other. It is impossible to be as pure as a white lotus. I have some vague guesses, but I am not convinced.
Immediately, Xingmu looked at the young man angrily and said: "Brother Heng, why did you...bring me here."
Jia Heng looked at the cute and angry girl and said softly: "You two want to chat for a while. I'm hungry now. Let Xiren prepare some food. I'll use some first."
In fact, it doesn't matter. Daiyu will also have such an experience in the future. If she wants to live with Baochai, these are inevitable.
What should I do if I feel angry and sad all the time?
Daiyu stood where she was, neither leaving nor staying. She knew it was just as she thought. She was extremely embarrassed in her heart, but also had a trace of curiosity.
Apart from those... how on earth did Brother Heng bully Sister Bao?
It was Baochai who suddenly spoke to ease the awkward atmosphere and said softly: "Zi'er, please sit on the embroidered pier first while we sisters talk."
I'm afraid he will still have to serve that person on the same bed in the future, otherwise, he will probably stay at the princess mansion.
Daiyu said "Hmm", and immediately sat down on the embroidered pier with her hands nervously, raised her bright starry eyes, and asked: "Sister Bao."
Baochai felt a sense of shame welling up in her heart, but she tried her best to keep her tone as calm as if nothing had happened and said, "I haven't seen you for a long time."
Dai Yuyan frowned slightly and said softly: "Brother Heng and Sister Bao are not married."
Baochai pursed her pink lips, her voice was a little soft, and she couldn't help but said: "Now the palace has granted a marriage to a daughter of the clan, and Brother Heng and I will get married... I don't know when."
Daiyu sighed softly, with complicated thoughts, and said, "That's what Sister Bao said."
At this moment, there was no jealousy at all. A princess and a princess were getting married to him. The wedding was so grand. What else could she and Sister Bao do?
Thinking of this, the girl became a little excited.
In fact, if Daiyu is jealous, she really can't finish it. Even if she is jealous, she should not be jealous of Baochai, but jealous of the emperor's daughter and the daughter of the clan.
Seeing Daiyu's dark look, Baochai quickly said softly: "Okay, let's not talk about this anymore. Why does my sister want to find me?"
Daiyu's starry eyes flashed and she said: "Nothing happened. I was a little upset, so I came over to talk to my sister. I didn't expect Brother Heng to be here too. It turns out it was an unlucky time for me to come."
In fact, there was no trace of thoughts in my heart about meeting that person in Hengwuyuan, but who knew that the two of them had just been... sleeping.
Baochai's jade face was dyed crimson, and the fine sweat on her temples went towards her neck. She gently pushed a strand of hair behind her ears. Her pink and plump face was as red as a peach blossom, and she said softly: "Sister, please come again."
In half a month, Brother Heng will get married."
Daiyu's face was dark and she said softly: "I know."
She came here just to talk about this matter.
"By the way, what did Brother Heng tell Sister Bao?" Daiyu calmed down and asked with concern.
Chai and Dai often talk to each other when Jia Heng is not at home.
Baochai's jade face paused for a moment, her eyes gradually lost focus, and her voice was slightly ethereal as she said, "I don't think about any marriage or not. I just want to be with Brother Heng for the rest of my life, and be safe."
If she still had those thoughts of honoring others in the past, but after the skin-to-skin kiss just now, she would follow him for the rest of her life, even if she eats glutinous rice, it would be nothing.
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In the backyard of a Korean house, in a two-story attic, the sound of wind and rain could be heard, and the sound of rain hitting the plantain trees made a ticking sound.
The middle-aged man in a white Confucian shirt walked to the window, listening to the sound of rain, his brows furrowed.
Yan Hongxing came closer and said worriedly: "Brother, Jia Ziyu has been granted the title of Duke of Wei, and his power will be even greater. In the long run, the power of the court will be controlled by him."
Han Huang said in a low voice: "The situation of Duke Wei has been achieved. The Donglu will never be destroyed, and the status of Duke Wei cannot be shaken. Unless someone can replace Duke Wei in the matter of Donglu, or Duke Wei becomes arrogant."
Heart, arousing the emperor's suspicion."
"Brother, Duke Wei is a relative and is also in charge of the capital camp. He should take the military power back to the Ministry of War. Otherwise, there is a risk of Tai Ah's overthrow." Yan Hong said in a low voice.
In fact, this was also the deep concern of some courtiers in the Han Dynasty.
Han Huang said: "The palace is now very proud of him, so it is not appropriate to act rashly. Besides, after the Ancestral Temple presented the prisoners, the emperor's prestige is at its peak, so some things are not going to happen."
Yan Hong said: "Brother, to prevent the slightest change, Duke Wei should be allowed to step down from the post of Deputy Envoy of Jiedushi in Beijing, and there should not be a post of Deputy Envoy of Jiedushi in Beijing."
Han Huang turned around, shook his head, and said: "If you remove the post of Jiedu Envoy of the Beijing Camp, it will give foreign ministers the impression that the emperor is suspicious of Duke Wei. Your Majesty will not be so unwise, and you have to wait for an opportunity."
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Yan Hongdao: "Brother, the official of the Ministry of Science and Technology has recently been preparing to impeach Duke Wei for practicing executions and killing merchants and gentry in Shanxi. Therefore, he proposed to resign and forced Duke Wei to resign as the governor of Beijing. Brother.
What do you think?"
Han Huang said: "The merchants in Shanxi colluded with the Eastern captives and were arrested. After Duke Wei's great victory over the Jurchens, this theory is difficult to make waves. As for the post of Jiedu Envoy in Beijing, if Duke Wei needs to be in charge of Beijing."
On the grounds that the camp can be used to fight against the Donglu, the palace will only reprimand Ke Dao to appease Duke Wei."
Now is not the time for impeachment.
Han Huang looked at Yan Hong, who had a thoughtful expression on his face, and asked, "It has been two months since Gao Zhongping arrived in Liangjiang. How is the public opinion among scholars in the south of the Yangtze River?"
At the beginning of the year, the former Governor of Liangjiang, Shen Fang, was dismissed from his post and transferred to the Nanjing Ministry of Household Affairs. After some competition between the successors, Emperor Chongping appointed Gao Zhongping, the Governor of Sichuan, as the Governor of Liangjiang.
After Gao Zhongping arrived in Liangjiang, in the words of the Jiangnan officialdom, he strictly enforced harsh governance. In fact, he suppressed the powerful and evil gentry in Jiangnan, checked the money and food in the government treasury, and ensured that there was no shortage of money. Officials in Liangjiang were tortured unspeakably.
It can be said that when Jia Heng was not in Jiangnan, Jiangnan was still turbulent.
Gao Zhongping, a capable minister under King Yong, was no less generous than Jia Heng, and he seriously rectified the officialdom in Jiangnan.
Yan Hong frowned and said: "Brother, Gao Zhongping was clearing out his father's land in the south of the Yangtze River and investigating fraud. The people in the south of the Yangtze River were miserable. Recently, the censor of the Jinling Metropolitan Procuratorate has been preparing to jointly impeach him."
Han Huang said: "Gao Zhongping will not stay in Jiangnan for too long."
Gao Zhongping always regarded himself as a capable minister and official. After entering the capital, he might have a fight with Duke Wei.
In fact, this is a vague intuition, because Gao Zhongping was a favorite of Emperor Chongping in the past.