Chapter 88

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date="2021-09-03"

title="Chapter 88"

weight="134579"

series = ["The Tyrant’s Beloved Empress"]

mode = "manual"

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The banquet broke up in discord. In this way, the two sides almost tore their faces, but it was only in the way of Emperor Anqing that they managed to maintain the only bit of face left. Xiao Zhige hated the prince for a long time and had no intention to bend around the machine front with him and left with an Changqing directly.

As soon as the two men left, the prince's face darkened completely. He stared at an Changqing's back and rubbed the wrench on his thumb indefinitely.

The crown princess followed his line of sight, and silently closed her eyes, caressing her stomach consciously under the palm of her hand, but did not say much.

In private, the prince never liked her to ask too many questions.

Standing in the pavilion for a long time, the prince just suppressed his anger, put on a pair of ends and faces, and said to the princess, "I've been tired of you these days. Go back and have a rest." You don't have to wait for me in the evening. I'll rest in the courtyard. "

"Yes." The Crown Princess blessed her health and said meekly, "Lin's injury is not yet good. I'm afraid he won't be able to serve his Highness." My concubine asked the new beauty to take care of the courtyard. "

"just Lin." The prince flashed a repressed belligerence in his eyes, but his voice was gentle and said, "I will be careful."

"Yes."

After a small gathering in the East Palace, after a secret discussion between the prince and his staff, he deeply felt that Xiao Zhige was thoughtful and had a heavy army in his hand, so he must not stay any longer. Then put the third prince aside for the time being and try his best to deal with Xiao Zhige.

Above the court, the prince party, who had kept a low profile for a long time, began to make a move.

-- at the imperial meeting, Imperial Shi Li Gong played: now rumors abound in the capital city, and people in the square are all passing that the princess of the Northern War is a fairy, and one by one they worship the princess of the Northern War, and even set up a shrine for the princess to offer incense and fire. Li Gong has obviously been brewing for a long time, and every word is stirring up the mood of Emperor Anqing. Finally, it is bluntly said that there must be someone behind this, demagogic words to bewitch the people, the plan is so great that your Majesty has to guard against it!

He asked his Majesty to conduct a thorough investigation and clear up the rumors, and be sure to find out who was behind it, but anyone with a clear eye could see that he had insinuated several times and clearly intended to fight the king in the north.

The princes and henchmen seconded one after another, asking Emperor Anqing to order a thorough investigation of the people behind the scenes.

A group of officials led by the third prince kept cautiously silent, although they did not understand how the prince suddenly turned the target to deal with the king of the Northern War, but no matter what the result was, it was good for them, so they sat on the sidelines one after another.

The remaining neutrals did not want to get involved in the struggle between the two princes and wisely kept silent.

The face of Anqing Emperor on Dragon seat could not see his joy and anger, and his turbid eyes turned slowly and looked at Xiao Zhige: "do you have something to say?"

All eyes were immediately fixed on Xiao Zhige. From the beginning, Xiao Zhige did not buy a word, but less and less like the grumpy King of the Northern War. The crowd held their breath and waited to hear his excuse.

Only to see Xiao Zhige step forward and look at Imperial Censor Li Gong with a face of Shen Su: "what does the Lord Imperial Censor think is the purpose of spreading this rumor behind the scenes?"

The imperial history dodged his quiet eyes, and then he thought of the prince standing behind him, and his waist straightened up again: "naturally, it is to cajole the people, bewitch the hearts of the people, and create momentum for themselves."

All he had to do was point to Xiao Zhige's nose and say that the king of the Northern War spread rumors with ulterior motives to usurp the throne.

"Oh? What is the purpose of the campaign? " Xiao Zhige pressed step by step.

"this. Of course, this is only known by the people behind the scenes, and it will be known when you hold the person. "

Li Gong has a brain in the end, the speech official can impeach, but can not fabricate false accusation. He can't just say that Xiao Zhige wants to pave the way for himself. Not to mention that Emperor Anqing is still sitting on the Dragon Throne, the matter of fighting for reserves must not be brought to the table. That is to say, the king of the Northern War, as the prince, his little imperial history was groundless. If he dared to guess in his mind, it would be tantamount to setting up the prince, and the only thing waiting for him was Xing Ji of Dali Temple.

However, he did not say, but Xiao Zhige spoke for him.

"according to this rumor in the community, the palace of the Northern War benefited the most. In the eyes of Lord Yushi, are you afraid that this king is the most suspected? "

Imperial Shi did not answer, but he did not refute it. Xiao Zhige himself said this, but it was none of his business.

However, Xiao Zhige did not see Qi deficiency at all. He went so far as to brush his clothes and kneel down and said to Emperor Anqing, "the imperial history feels that the rumors in the square are deliberately spread by someone stirring up the flames of the flames." However, the minister felt that this was because the people were grateful. Although the words are slightly exaggerated, the palace of the Northern War is well deserved, and the Princess of the Northern War is even more worthy of it! "

The words were resounding and surprised all the courtiers took a cool breath.

The tone of Anqing Emperor is slightly heavy: "Oh?"

Xiao Zhige did not give in, and when Tang listed what an Changqing had done: "during the snowstorm at the beginning of the 15th year of the Qingli calendar, the princess built porridge sheds and distributed winter clothes, so that countless people affected by the disaster had houses to live, clothes to wear, and porridge to eat."

"in March of the same year, the war in Yanzhou was urgent, and the former Taifu Temple deducted grain and wages, causing the officers and soldiers of Yanzhou to fall into the predicament of cutting off food and crops. It was the princess who raised 40,000 stones of grain and grass and personally sent them to Yanzhou to meet her urgent needs. "

"in May, Beidi besieged the city and did not retreat. In order to solve the difficult situation, I led my troops to sneak attack on Beidi Wangting. Rumors of my death spread in front of the Bei Di Arena, and it was the princess and the officers and soldiers of Yanzhou who clung to the city gate and went up to the city wall regardless of safety to boost morale and stabilize the morale of the army. In this way, when I broke the king's court of Beidi, I completely eradicated the great trouble of Beidi. "

Xiao Zhige glanced over the crowd and said in a cold voice, "although the princess does not want to claim credit for this pile, it is only natural for the people to know the kindness and repay the kindness of the princess." How can you be bewitched when you get to the mouth of Imperial Shi? "

"or do you think you are doing better than the princess?"

There was a smile on their faces, and they were speechless. Miyashi, who had previously been upright, also quietly shrank his body and dared not answer.

Anqing Emperor originally looked a little worried, but after listening to what Xiao Zhige said, he was a little angry and lacked confidence. And now he needs the second son to check and balance the prince, so naturally he can't be put at a disadvantage.

"the King of the Northern War is right. Princess Jia's words and deeds are worthy of being exemplary. You just don't have to learn, and you have to speculate maliciously. Imperial Li Gong, if you commit your first crime, you will be fined for half a year and go back to meditate on your own life. "

Then he ordered the eunuch who served him: "send another reward to the palace to show my commendation."

In this way, the matter has been exposed. Pacify while beating, the meaning of the emperor has been very clear.

Xiao Zhige returned to the palace with many rewards, while in the Eastern Palace of the Prince, the angry Prince smashed the teacup viciously, looking twisted and horrible.

The servant of the palace was in a panic and dared not make a sound. hearing the news, the princess waved back her subordinates and came forward to softly appease: "No matter what your Majesty thinks, as long as there is the Empress Dowager and the Empress Empress, no one can shake the Eastern Palace, why should the prince be angry? be careful to be angry."

"stupid woman, what do you know?!"

The prince, still angry, slapped her mercilessly in the face. Still not relieving his breath, he gave him a hard kick. The princess turned pale, but she dared not make a sound, but only curled up to protect her belly.

Seeing her lying on the ground and unable to get up, the prince's angry mind just regained his clearness-this is the crown princess, not any other cat and dog.

His face changed a few times before he put on a gentle face, helped the man up and said, "it's loneless. where are you hurt?"

The princess looked pale, but still shook her head meekly: "No."

"that's good." The prince smiled gently and said, "if you don't feel well, please ask the doctor to come." I went to take Fangyuan to disperse my anger. "

Aware of the prince's aim, Xiao Zhige will not sit back and wait for death. He had already sent someone to keep an eye on the East Palace's every move, and whenever there were any changes, he could know in time and make early preparations.

Imperial impeachment is just the beginning. Anqing Emperor punished Imperial Shi Li Gong, which was tantamount to hitting the prince in the face in front of all the courtiers. With the temperament of the prince, he will never give up.

Xiao Zhige is to force him, the more anxious he is, the more flaws he reveals.

But a few days, the spies staring at the East Palace brought back two pieces of news. First, the East Palace was guarded under martial law, and the prince summoned his staff several times for discussion; second, in the middle of the night before yesterday, someone in the East Palace went furtively to Yizhuang outside the city, and the spies followed him to find out and found that they had sent a dead woman to the past. The woman's body was stripped of her face, covered with whipping and burning wounds, and the situation was terrible. It's just that Yizhuang moved very quickly, and without waiting for the spies to continue to explore, they threw the woman's body into the fire and burned it.

Xiao Zhige squinted his eyes, and the body of the woman who was transported out in the middle of the night in the East Palace?

There are whip marks and burns on the body, most of which are from being abused during his lifetime. After death, he was so careful to destroy the body that he did not want to do it except for the prince.

The prince is the first son of the palace, in front of people has always been a breeze Lang Yue, showing the demeanor of a king. Although the ability is not outstanding, there are no mistakes or omissions in doing things. Coupled with his gentle temperament and harmonious love with the couple of the Crown Princess, his conduct has never been questioned. So before provoking resentment in the south, he had a good reputation. At least he has never been caught wrong, and the king sits firmly on the throne.

However, he remembered that an Changqing once said that in his dream, the prince was abolished because of his virtue.

At first, Xiao Zhige could not figure out what the prince had done to annoy Anqing Emperor to be deposed, but now the news brought back by the scout called him a clue.

The East Palace, the body of a woman who was abused to death, and Yizhuang, where the body was burned neatly. Connected in series, Xiao Zhige has a vague idea.

With his fingers tapping on the table, Xiao Zhige's face was not very good-looking: "send more men to keep an eye on the East Palace, and then send men to check Yizhuang."

The scout led the way, but Xiao Zhige stayed in the study for a long time before he got up and left.

An Changqing saw that he came back with an unhappy face and casually asked, "Why is his face black again?"

Shaw stopped Gordon and gazed at him for a long time. After all, I swallowed what I wanted to say. The speculation in his mind was so dirty that he didn't want to stain his ears. Stretching the eyebrow peak, Xiao Zhige said: "there is another movement in the East Palace. I'll give you a few more guards and take it with you when you go out in the future."

An Changqing was surprised for a moment, looked at his serious expression, then did not refuse, only mumbled: "at the feet of the son of Heaven, the prince dare not do anything to me, the princess of the Northern War, right?"

"he'd better not dare." Xiao Zhige said gloomily, and then stopped. Only said: "I am afraid that he will jump to the wall and threaten me with you as a hostage."

An Changqing thought that they and the prince would not die long ago. And he always feels that the prince is very strange, who knows what he will do when he is pressed, and there is nothing wrong with taking more precautions.

In April, the chill of winter has dissipated, and there has been a faint scene of early summer. The light brocade gradually changed into a heavy cotton-padded coat.

There is also a letter from Yanzhou. Qi Wei said that the last-year-old sweet potato has begun to grow and can be planted when the seedlings grow up. The lower counties of Yanzhou are also promoting planting. There are many kinds of potatoes this year, and when the harvest season is in July and August, they will be able to usher in a bumper harvest. You don't have to worry about the shortage of food any more. Then he detailed the rest of Yanzhou one by one. An Changqing was not in Yanzhou, so Qi Wei consulted with other officials in accordance with the rules previously formulated, but everything is all right now.

At the end of the letter, Qi Wei complained bitterly that now the women's school is getting bigger and bigger, and an Xianyu has been promoted to vice dean, which is highly praised by the people. Many people in the city sent matchmakers to kiss each other, and the more slutty boys gathered in front of the girls' school to be courting, but they were all unceremoniously refused by an Anyu. Only Zhou Helan, who is silent, is still sending things to women on time every month, from pen, ink, paper and inkstone to cloth for cutting clothes. At first glance, it seems that he is not well-intentioned. When he returned in March, he did not know what intrigue he had used to coax an Yuxian to take a holiday and wander around the city with him, which broke the hearts of countless admirers.

The tone of the vice general Qi looked sour and angry, and the strong handwriting passed through the back of the paper, scraping the few ink in his belly to give Zhou Helan an eye pill.

An Changqing laughed and wrote back to them one by one.

There was no big deal in April, and even the prince didn't make any more moves, but it was rare to have a peaceful life. It's just that the good times didn't last long, and when Xiao Zhige came back this day, he told him that something had happened in Yuzhou.

-- it was revealed that General Shu Linting of Gui'de had secret dealings with Xiyi in an attempt to rebel.

The whistleblower was Yuzhou who joined the army and was one of Shu Lingting's confidants. He took Shu Lingting's correspondence with Xiyi and fled to Beijing all the way to avoid being hunted and killed. After that, he was escorted into the palace non-stop and met with Emperor Anqing to make representations.

Anqing Emperor was so angry that he first put Shu Guifei and the third prince who would know the news into seclusion, and then consulted on the imperial meeting to send someone to conduct a thorough investigation. If Shu Lingting really dared to collude with Xi Xi to attempt rebellion, it would be unpardonable.

An Changqing had a bad foreboding in his heart: "who will be sent?"

"it was the prince who escorted the army into the palace." Xiao Zhige said, "the prince didn't want to do it himself, so he designed to pick me up with Shu Linting."

When there was a dispute over who to send in the court today, someone recommended him.

Shu Ling stopped in charge of Yuzhou soldiers and horses, and was also the younger brother of Shu Guifei. Whether he has the opposite intention or not, the job will not be easy.

Everyone did not want to pick up this hot potato and pushed it back and forth, only to find that the King of the Northern War was the most suitable candidate, so they seconded one after another.

Even Anqing Emperor felt this way, he was afraid that Shu Ling stop was really rebellious, and the fight would spread to Beijing, so without much hesitation, he ordered Xiao Zhige as an imperial messenger and ordered him to go to Yuzhou to investigate the matter thoroughly.

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