The baby-making system is unreliable
Chapter 183: The Blind and Idiot Imperial Teacher vs. the Calm and Generous Empress (35)
It was mid-June in the late summer of that year. The sun was scorching hot, scorching the earth. The sky was as blue as a gem, with no clouds in sight. Only the scorching sun was pouring down without reservation.
In the exquisite pavilion inside the Qi Yu Palace, there was a person lazily lying on the couch, with a furry little guy lying next to him. It was Li Li, who looked fatter.
This person was Yun Xirou. She held in her hand an exquisite round fan, which was embroidered with lifelike patterns of flowers and birds. As she waved her wrist gently, it seemed to bring a hint of coolness.
At this moment, Yun Yirou was wearing a cool gauze dress. The thin fabric was like smoke lingering around her body, vaguely outlining her graceful figure. The white arms exposed were as delicate and smooth as white jade, exuding a charming luster.
In the summer, she would often cool off in this pavilion. The black pieces in her hand would fall to the ground with a 'click', and the chess pieces on the board would be in a 'messy' state, as if she had deliberately messed them up to be a jerk.
"How come you win again?! You! You must have been practicing secretly. Let's stop playing, or you will accuse me of bullying you." Yun Xirou subconsciously raised her eyes and looked at the person opposite her, placing the round fan in her hand on the couch.
He looked calm, wearing a purple gown and drinking a cup of tea. The orange-yellow sunset just happened to shine on him, giving him a soft glow.
"I can't say you're good at chess. You haven't improved at all over the years. It's not that I've become better." Wen Shengxian thought that the time had come and gently put down the teacup in his hand. Now only Yun Xirou was willing to play chess with him.
No one else was in the mood to play chess with a blind man, but she didn't even regret her move secretly, and just lost the game "openly and honestly".
It's just a loss, so what!? What's the big deal?! She doesn't bother to play those tricks?! She just doesn't want to play anymore, so what?!
Thinking back, she had lost many times before and had long since stopped caring about winning or losing. It was just another setback.
"Hmph! It's so boring. I don't like playing these things. I'm just too bored lately." Yun Xirou muttered, half laughing and half annoyed. In fact, she just wanted to keep Wen Shengxian in the palace for a longer time because she had nothing to do.
These days, Wen Shengxian was busy teaching the children day and night, and she was also busy dealing with government affairs. They both had time to meet after they finished their work, so naturally they had to find more time to do it.
"I guess the time is almost up. I think that person should have written to me soon. I heard that there have been a lot of secret movements recently." At this moment, Wen Shengxian's mind was not on the chessboard. His mind was probably on the situation in Longcheng, Nanyue.
The capital of Nanyue was Longcheng, which had many royal descendants. The situation seemed stable on the surface, but the vortex of disputes within it was not something that others could easily imagine.
Yun Xirou nodded meaningfully, smiled playfully, and said, "That's true. It's been almost a year. It would be wrong if there was no movement!?"
As soon as the two finished talking, they heard the sound of Liu Zhi approaching quickly from the steps outside, holding a letter in her hand.
"Your Majesty, Sir. Urgent news from Longcheng!!" Liu Zhi handed the letter to her respectfully, and then withdrew on his own.
After Yun Xirou stood up, she unfolded the letter and read it aloud with a frown. Li Li rubbed his eyes, climbed into her arms and sniffed the letter.
The matter in the letter was no small matter. The King of Nanyue suddenly fell seriously ill, and several princes started fighting in the palace. For a while, the soldiers were pointing their swords at each other, and the commotion was quite loud.
Crown Prince Zhu Weiyancheng was defeated and forced to commit suicide. The third prince Zhu Weiyankun detained two neutral brothers, killed six princes who opposed him, and stabbed to death four powerless princesses.
Those who stayed behind were naturally those who remained neutral and were useful to him. If he killed all the royal family members, anyone would be able to see that something was wrong.
If he wanted to ascend the throne legitimately, he naturally needed someone to prove it, so of course he would not kill everyone.
Well, it is a coincidence that the last person the King of Nanyue saw before he fell seriously ill was his favorite princess Zhu Weiyanli.
After the rebellion that day, the first person the Third Prince detained in the palace was the youngest Princess Yan Li. His intention was obvious.
I think they wanted the little princess to testify, but now that they didn't succeed, I think the little princess refused to admit it, which delayed some time.
Of course, there is another person who is on the run, that is Zhu Weiyanshen who delivered the message. Naturally, he wants Yongchang to help him.
At this moment, Yun Xirou's mood was very complicated. She put down the letter in her hand and sighed in disapproval: "This Third Prince's methods are really cruel. He actually made such a big fuss, as if he wanted to kill all the brothers and sisters."
"No wonder Zhu Weiyanshen wrote a letter asking for help. Considering the methods used by his third brother, how long can he hide?!" Wen Shengxian was silent and pondered for a moment, as if he was thinking about the feasibility. They should also make the most advantageous choice after weighing the pros and cons.
"Zhu Weiyankun's methods... If we let him ascend the throne, after he has recuperated for a few years, he will definitely take action against us in Yongchang. We may be able to keep Zhu Weiyanshen hanging and consume the strength of South Vietnam, but we must not let the third prince ascend the throne."
Wen Shengxian's words were extremely pertinent. As a native of Yongchang, he naturally had to consider Yongchang. There was absolutely no reason to hand a knife to the enemy.
"Then I have an idea in mind. I can just send someone secretly." Yun Xirou said lightly, frowning as if she was in some difficulty: "But, this matter is too important. If we only send secret guards, it may not be appropriate. We need someone who is reliable and can be controlled."
"That's easy. Isn't there a ready-made candidate?" Wen Shengxian raised his eyebrows slightly. He seemed to have a candidate in mind. After thinking for a moment, he said, "Kongming is the best candidate. He often travels abroad and is very familiar with the customs of the two countries. He probably knows what Zhu Weiyan Arsen meant in the beginning."
At the beginning, Zhu Weiyanshen kidnapped Liang Kongming in Zuichunlou. He should vent his anger himself, otherwise he would have been kidnapped in vain!
How could I miss this opportunity to "retaliate"? ! I deliberately asked Liang Kongming to help, thinking that Zhu Weiyan's face must be good.
Yun Yurou rested her chin on her hand and thought for a while. He was indeed a good choice. "It's good, but I'm afraid he won't want to. I heard that he left Beijing a month ago. I'm afraid I won't be able to find him."
"That's easy. I'll send him a message and ask. You don't have to worry." Wen Shengxian's mouth corners slightly raised, revealing a faint smile. He believed that he had a way to contact that person. After all, the two had been friends for so many years.
Sure enough, a few days later, Liang Kongming, who was traveling outside, sent a letter. The meaning expressed between the lines was very clear. He readily agreed to this matter, which could be regarded as a place to relax.
In order to facilitate his actions, Yun Yirou specially sent secret guards to help him and protect his safety. With them escorting Liang Kongming, this trip will surely be safe.
……
On July 12 of that year, which was an auspicious day with clear skies and gentle breezes, Empress Yongchang held her wedding ceremony. The whole city, in the streets and alleys, was abuzz with discussions about the event, and the most talked about topic was the wedding of these two people.
This matter was passed on by word of mouth, and everyone was filled with amazement. They said that they would never see a more magnificent scene in their lifetime.
In the teahouse inn, travelers on the road were bustling about, and idle spectators were enjoying themselves, but this wedding had already become the focus of their attention.
"Have you heard? Yesterday was the wedding day of the Yongchang Empress! The scene was simply jaw-dropping!"
Some people vividly described the spectacular scene of the wedding procession: the long queue was like a winding dragon, and the attendants in gorgeous costumes held colorful flags and lanterns, playing music all the way, making it very lively.
"Of course not. My younger aunt's cousin's eldest niece works in the palace. She revealed some news a long time ago, saying that the empress attaches great importance to that person." A middle-aged woman with her daughter said, although she lowered her voice, but the teahouse was leaking information everywhere, so naturally everyone could hear it.
"Who knows if it was that charming official?! Have you all completely forgotten the past? Back then, the late emperor was fond of men, and his affair with that person caused a sensation in the city!"
A young scholar said sourly, with a hint of dissatisfaction in his words, and even continued to attack aggressively, saying: "It is simply a fall from the spirit of our scholars, a disgrace to civility, and it throws our pride of scholars away like a worn-out shoe!"
"That's true. I wonder what kind of good looks that guy has that could make these two siblings so obsessed with him." The young man in his twenties who sat at the same table with this man spoke in a frivolous way. There was something vulgar in his words, which made people feel that he should not be a scholar.
"I heard that he has an eye disease. Maybe that's why the empress looks at him differently?" The young scholar's words made people feel a little confused, as if the empress was pretending to be doing him a favor.
Hearing this, the young man continued to speak in a frivolous manner, his voice even higher, as if deliberately making it known, fearing that others could not hear him: "It's hard to say, who knows if it was that person's own idea?! It sounds nice to say that he is from a noble family, but I'm afraid that he took the initiative to seduce..."
With a 'crack' sound, the teacup shattered at his feet. The tiny fragments scratched his calf. The slight pain almost made him shout out: "Who... fucking bastard!?"
When the young man looked up, he found that there was a girl opposite him? ! The girl did not look weak, her eyes were full of determination, she sat upright with her back straight, her hair tied up high, her whole person was more energetic, she was actually a person with a strong aura!
"What are you saying? Do you have the nerve to say such dirty words and slanderous words to others?!" As soon as the girl spoke, the young man was dumbfounded. He was actually suppressed by a girl? ! Where would they put their face? !
The young master's eyes instantly turned red with anger. He stood up abruptly, pointed at the girl angrily, and said, "You country woman, do you know what a scholar's character is? How dare you talk to me like this!?"
"That's right, do you know who this young man is? I'll scare you to death if I tell you, he is the son of Lin Shilang, the Minister of the Ministry of Rites and Examinations." This scholar was so stupid that he said it without thinking. Did he expect that the girl would be scared? !
It turned out that the young man's surname was Lin, and his father was an official in the Ministry of Rites. No wonder the scholar was hanging around him. The Examination and Reward Department was responsible for the assessment and promotion of civil servants. It was originally a department under the Ministry of Personnel. Later, in order to facilitate the selection of officials, it was assigned to the Ministry of Rites.
Unfortunately, she didn’t!! If it was another girl, she might be afraid, but the girl in front of him would not be afraid!! Because the girl who broke the teacup was Zhao Yushu who had just returned to Beijing. She rushed back after finishing her business there.
So what is the purpose of this scholar today? ! He is here to curry favor with the examiner's son! ? So that's the case. Zhao Yushu narrowed his eyes slightly and saw through this man's thoughts at a glance. He naturally didn't look at him well. This kind of person who has no real talent and only wants to take shortcuts is obviously not a good person.
Zhao Yushu never thought that when she came to the city today, she happened to stop at a teahouse and heard this good show, which actually involved cheating in the exam! !
Minister Lin was the chief examiner of the imperial examinations. He was always honest and upright and had a good reputation in the officialdom. It was just a pity that he only had one son, who was born in his old age, so he doted on him.
Everyone knows that Minister Lin had been looking forward to this precious baby so much that his eyes had dark circles under his eyes! !
It's such a pity that Minister Lin gave birth to a straw bag and raised him as a treasure! ? He is simply a person who is not presentable, and it is hard for his parents.
"Humph!" Zhao Yushu looked at the two people with a cold snort, his expression unchanged, and a hint of disdain on his lips: "I don't know who you are, scholar!? Where do you live!? Where is your ancestral home!?"
"Me?! My surname is Xu, my given name is Su, and my courtesy name is Chengcai. I passed the imperial examination and became a scholar when I was ten years old. My family lives in Linzhou, so my ancestral home is naturally also in Linzhou." The scholar's surname is Xu. He was born into poverty. He is the only son in the family, and he has an old mother to support.
Xu's mother is a mean person who cares about every little thing. She often plays tricks on people and quarrels with neighbors over trivial matters. Although her thrifty nature can be understood, her reputation for being mean and sarcastic reflects her style of doing things.
"Linzhou? That's quite a coincidence. Linzhou is a good place." Zhao Yushu had a smile on his face. Seeing that the young master of the Lin family seemed dissatisfied, he angrily said to him, "You young master who doesn't know the suffering of the people, shut up first. You should go to His Majesty with your father and explain what you said in detail!!"
"You...you, who are you?!" Master Lin stuttered, watching Zhao Yushu being frightened by her and falling onto the chair. His legs were now a little weak.
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