The way of human nature is that one can make great efforts, but then they will weaken and become exhausted.
Even the teenage Cao Fang began to feel fear after her plan suddenly failed. Her mood at this time was completely different from the previous time when she was holding back her breath and just waiting for a sudden turnaround.
Things seemed to be getting complicated and confusing. Cao Fang was also worried whether the loyal ministers' plans had been known to the powerful ministers.
Although he is the emperor, he is still very afraid of powerful ministers in his heart.
Hatred may come from long-term fear; if a person is afraid of someone, he will gradually develop hatred. Cao Fang has no personal grudges with the powerful officials, but only because those people threaten his status and even his life.
Just at the beginning of this year, Sima Yi killed Cao Shuang's entire clan, and Wang Ling killed Sima Yi's entire clan. It wasn't long after the bloodshed, how could Cao Fang not be afraid?
At the same time, he was very unwilling! The Kingdom of Wei was obviously the kingdom of the Cao family, he was the emperor, and everything should have been his.
Xu Yun came into the palace today, and Cao Fang came to the west hall of Tai Chi Hall to learn swordsmanship. It was really cold outside.
The west hall of Taiji Hall was originally the living place of the emperor, but Cao Fang hardly lived here. He used to live in the west pavilion on the west side of the long corridor at the back because Zhang Meiren, Yu Wan and other concubines lived there.
Cao Fang was a little preoccupied, but Xu Yun didn't show anything strange. Probably because there were some eunuchs serving in the palace.
Xu Yun corrected Cao Fang's posture, bowed and said: "Your Majesty should practice your body skills and movements first, and then you can practice fencing."
"Stab, stab! Like this." Xu Yun demonstrated with the sword, and then glanced along the sword body with his left hand, "The sword has a spine, just like a person has a spine. Soldiers can kill, but spine cannot bend. Feel the spine of the sword.
The direction is like the sword energy coming from the middle."
Cao Fang nodded, looked back, looked at the center line of the sword, and followed suit. But when she heard what Xu Yun said, she seemed to have a sad feeling.
Xu Yun said again: "As soon as the body moves, the lower body should be stable. Wander and stab!"
Cao Fang practiced as she was told. After practicing for a long time, both of them were a little tired, so they stopped to rest. Cao Fang did not sit down on the seat above, but walked out of the door of the west hall. Xu Yun followed after seeing this.
Today there is light snow in the air again, and the snowflakes are floating slowly and silently. The eunuchs walking through the square with their heads buried in the distance form an extremely contrasting momentum with the majestic palace square.
The last snow has not yet melted, and the next snow has come again.
Cao Fang looked back and whispered: "Did Qin Liang know about your plan?"
Xu Yun shook his head and said: "Those who know the information are all trustworthy people. They have not told anyone else. How did he find out?"
Cao Fang asked: "Why didn't he come on the 23rd day of the twelfth lunar month?"
Xu Yun advised: "Maybe it's because of the cold weather and the wind chill. Maybe I have to take leave for other things. Your Majesty, don't worry."
Cao Fang sighed, thinking that he should ask Qin Liang's long history, Fu Gu, that day. But he was also very nervous that day, thinking about the horrific scene of blood splattering at the table, so he didn't dare to ask more questions.
Cao Fang couldn't help but said in a deep voice: "I think he may have become suspicious."
Xu Yun said: "Then he is just shy. He knows that the situation is unfavorable and feels scared! Your Majesty is the emperor, and they are ministers after all."
Cao Fang responded with a "hmm".
The monarch and his ministers returned to the main hall and continued to practice their swordsmanship. Before noon, Xu Yun left the Tai Chi Hall. The civil and military officials in the dynasty were either those who had taken refuge with Wang Ling or those who had taken refuge with Qin Liang, and the rest were not familiar with them;
Cao Fang could also feel some comfort in having ministers like Xu Yun at his side, who often accompany him.
… In the past two days, it snowed lightly at first, and then the snow gradually became heavier, and the sky was filled with heavy snow, like goose feathers.
The twenty-sixth day of the twelfth lunar month is the last court meeting in the seventh year of Zhengshi. The New Year is coming soon, and after today, all the court officials will have a short holiday.
Everything was no different from usual. But Qin Liang came to the East Hall!
Xu Yun, Li Feng and others had already thought in advance that Qin Liang might come to attend the court meeting, or he might not come. Faced with such a situation, people were not unprepared. But at this time Qin Liang suddenly walked into the east hall,
Xu Yun and others still showed surprise on their faces.
He wasn't suspicious? He still dared to come!
The civil and military officials who had gathered in the court bowed to Qin Liang one after another, surrounding this important figure. Qin Liang returned the salute to everyone without changing his expression, looking calm and composed. He clasped his fists while walking forward, and people
Naturally, a passage was opened. "General Qin!" "General Wei." Everyone was still bowing.
Li Feng knew Qin Liang, so he also came forward to greet him and said, "General Qin is here."
"Here we come." Qin Liang looked directly at Li Feng with bright eyes, "When I was in Luoyang, I had to attend almost every court meeting."
Li Feng said "yes" and added: "After the general goes south, it is time for the general to take charge of the situation."
Li Feng was still able to come forward to talk to him, but Xu Yun and others did not dare to go to see him.
If we had met at the palace banquet three days ago, everyone would have been mentally prepared and waiting for that moment, and their mentality would probably be different.
But after several days of speculation and worry, when Xu Yun and others saw Qin Liang again, they seemed to feel a little unprepared and panicked.
On the contrary, it was Qin Liang, the person involved, who seemed to have nothing wrong with him. He stepped forward and raised his hands, all his movements were very simple, without any small movements, and he looked very calm. His tone of voice was also calm, and there was no smile or expression on his face.
Nervous or sad.
Qin Liang is very calm and composed today, but there is a vague murderous aura. This young man in his twenties actually has a very compelling aura!
Not only Xu Yun and others who felt guilty felt it, but it seemed that the civil and military ministers present also felt it. Therefore, people's attitude towards Qin Liang today seemed to be more attentive than usual.
Xu Yun had to guess that Qin Liang was already suspicious!
Qin Liang was seen wearing thick dark clothes and a military crown on his head. He was not wearing a fur coat. Although the clothes were thick, the fabric was relatively soft. If a weapon was hidden in the clothes, its shape and outline would definitely be exposed.
So Xu Yun and others can see that Qin Liang still came to court today with bare hands. If he is already suspicious, does Ganqing want to scare everyone with his own momentum?
After waiting for a while, the eunuch sang: "Your Majesty the Emperor and Her Majesty the Empress Dowager have arrived!"
Surrounded by the eunuchs, maids and officials of the audience platform, Cao Fang walked to the middle platform, while the figure of Queen Mother Guo entered the curtain behind the throne.
As soon as Cao Fang came in, he also found Qin Liang standing in the front row. All the ministers bowed down and saluted the superior. Cao Fang's voice was a little strange: "Everyone is safe."
The door of the east hall is still open, and there is heavy snow falling outside. Amidst the bright white snow flakes, the surrounding light is a little dim, as if it is not morning but dusk.