Between the vast sea of ​​clouds

Shan Le was frightened and said: "My lord, please be careful! Rebellion is a serious crime to destroy the nine clans. Without evidence, how dare you make such a rash conclusion!"

Qing Ping stared at her for a while, then said: "Just mentioning the punishment is because I feel that the crime of treason is not enough, and other charges are needed to supplement it? Oh, I might as well tell you that the crime of treason is just the lightest of them. one of the items."

Shan Le still couldn't believe it, and murmured: "Even if the adults say so, they still need to produce evidence..."

Qing Ping said calmly: "Let's do it one by one, first investigate the case in front of you, and retrieve the files of Wei Yuanling's old case in Chenzhou more than ten years ago for review, regardless of the past, the case more than ten years ago can still be compared with today They are exactly the same? There are such coincidences in the world, what do you think of mentioning punishment alone?"

Shan Le was silent for a while, and said embarrassingly: "My lord doesn't know something. When the state herdsman left, he ordered the archives to be sealed. If there is no state seal and written instructions, the next official will have nothing to do."

How could she have not noticed the various changes in Zhao Yeli recently, there is an undercurrent turbulent in the prosperity.Shan Le didn't seem to be promoted by investigating cases. She used to be the Taichang of Tianli County in Minzhou, and was later transferred to prison officer. Naturally, she understood a truth. If she wanted to investigate a case, if there was a Shangguan to intervene, she would have to put it aside.

Qingping took out a plaque from his sleeve, and issued an order, sighing: "The original attendant had expected such a situation, based on the oracle, went to Dali Temple to receive this plaque from Lord Siqing...you Take care of all the sealed volumes in the library for nearly 300 years, and when the matter is over, Mrs. Yuan will take over, you just need to prepare things for her."

Dali Temple is in charge of the world's criminal and prison affairs. Since the Minister of the Temple has the decree and punishment card in hand, the state government's archives can naturally be opened, and there is no need to report to the state shepherd.Shan Le held the signboard in his hand, frowned, and said: "I have the courage to ask my lord, what is the crime you mentioned earlier that is more serious than conspiracy?"

"Single punishment is proficient in criminal laws, why don't you think about it." Qingping smiled, a strange light flashed in his eyes, and said: "It's late at night, and it's time to go back and rest for single punishment. As you said just now, there are many Some things are not just empty talk, but also need to pay attention to the real evidence."

Shan Le clasped her hands in salute, turned and left, and when she walked to the door, she suddenly turned around and said, "My lord, but too many years have passed since Wei Yuanling's case, and it has already been closed. If the case is to be re-investigated, the owner needs to file another complaint." , but Xiaguan secretly searched for Wei Yuanling several times, she seems to have been stupid long ago."

Hearing the words, Qing Ping raised his eyes and said, "In less than three days, she will definitely go to the Judiciary to submit a lawsuit. At that time, please ask Shan Tijuan to clear the court in advance, so don't let idlers disturb the court."

It was three days after the news of the harem servant's pregnancy was reported to the court, Chu Jun raised his rank as usual and rewarded his relatives.This Shen Shijun was born in the Chenzhou family, although his status is not high, he is unknown in the harem.But it was rumored that he was an old man from the Qian mansion, and His Majesty loved him very much, so the new servant who entered the palace was about to conceive a phoenix descendant one step at a time.

For a time, there were countless people who were jealous and envious in the harem. No matter what the person's background was, this child could occupy a place in the emperor's heart.

The veteran officials in the court are also very happy. After the emperor ascended the throne, he strictly abides by etiquette, benevolence, filial piety and harmony.And diligent in government affairs, reorganized the court, changed the unhealthy atmosphere caused by party disputes during the reign of the late emperor, and used soft methods without any radical actions. Now he even has heirs, which really makes those ministers who panic after the emperor's body is empty Relaxed.

A woman's eyes can always see farther. As long as the emperor has not established a heir for a day, the position of the harem master is always unknown. , far from reaching that position.

Today, after the imperial court, Chu Jun summoned the king of Chenliu County and the Patriarch of the Wei family in the palace, and his intention was obvious. These two families are the parents of the emperor's few fathers, and the Wei family is in charge of the secret guards. It seems that the emperor is definitely going to start promoting two families. If this kind of thing can not only gain the reputation of generosity and benevolence, but also cultivate cronies, it can kill two birds with one stone, so why not do it.

Cuiwei Palace is located on the east side of Chaoyang Palace. It is surrounded by bamboos and trees, and Cuiwei is very dangerous. From a distance, it seems to be built on the mountainside. It was a good place for emperors to escape the summer heat.

The palace people served ice trays and retreated. Wei Lan, the Patriarch of the Wei Family, got up and saluted and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty, for the reward. The summer has been dull these days. Although Your Majesty is diligent in government affairs, you still need to take care of your health."

There was a cup of herbal tea in front of Chu Jun, she picked it up and drank a few sips before she said, "Aunt Lao is worried, although it's hot these few days, the Cuiwei Palace is very cool, but she doesn't feel dull. It's just that the people below are tired Man, it takes more than half of the palace to deliver a note. I thought about this, so I avoided the practice of the cabinet deliberations these days, and sent it in a note."

Wei Lan said: "Your Majesty is sympathetic to my ministers, which is a blessing for my ministers."

When Chu Jun heard the words, she held the cup and smiled slightly. In this position, relatives are no longer relatives, only "subjects" are left. She can call Wei Lan her aunt to show her favor for the Wei family.The road to becoming an emperor is like climbing a steep and dangerous peak. From ancient times to the present, one person walks alone on the path.But the peak of the world must be climbed, and success or failure must be counted.For some reason, she suddenly thought of Qingping.

She remembered that night she called that name that was tied to countless pasts, Chen Jun.If there is something preordained in the dark, at that moment they really connected with each other.Thinking about the past, whenever there is Qingping, it is always the brightest part of the obscure memory.She followed the raised pattern on the teacup and touched the teacup around, as if she was stroking that familiar face. This feeling was indescribable, like standing in the midday sun and suffering from the scorching heat, starting from the forehead , every inch of her skin was hot and uncomfortable, but she was so happy with it.It seems that a warm fire is burning from the body, but it is so gentle, soothing the silent and empty heart.

Since the day Qingping left Chang'an, her heart seemed to have fallen into a barren state.Even this palace and palace built by skilled craftsmen has gradually faded away from its original color, filled with a decayed and stale atmosphere.

So she had an epiphany, she was indeed, thinking about her.

Seeing that she didn't speak, Wei Lan just caressed the edge of the teacup unconsciously with her fingers, and said, "Your Majesty, Xie Qi is almost at Lingnan, Hezhou."

It was only then that Chu Jun came back to his senses, and concealed it by bowing his head to drink tea, but found that the cup was empty, and couldn't help laughing.

"Is there any movement in the court?"

Wei Lan said: "There is no news yet."

Chu Jun let go of his hand, and gently put the hot teacup back on the table, and said, "Now that Xie Qi has returned to Hezhou, let's be optimistic about Xie's family. There are traces of everything in this world. , there will never be anything born out of thin air, as long as you investigate carefully, you can find it along with the clues. Also, how is the investigation going?"

Wei Lan recalled what he had checked before, and slowly said: "Although Bahuang claims to have eight clans, that is old. Now there are only five families of Xie, Ren, Li, Rao, and Shao. It was originally Xie's family. Presiding over Zhongfu, the heads of the family are all from the Xie family. However, the rules were changed for some reason later, and each family took turns." After saying this, she slowed down her tone, looked at Chu Jun with some hesitation, and said, "It should be the first emperor's place. The Rao family became the head of the family, but for some reason, they changed people halfway..."

As for who changed, the answer is self-evident.

Chu Jun didn't say anything, just said: "I happened to pass by Hezhou on the way to study in the past, and knew that Wang Yuan, who wrote "Mingjing Strange Talk", lived in seclusion in Le'an City, so I came up with the idea of ​​visiting..."

It was raining heavily that day, and it was quite difficult for her and Liu Zhen to walk up the mountain road. The heavy rain was pouring, the thunder was bursting, and the sky was dark and cloudy. , Occasionally, a dazzling white light flashed, illuminating the deep stream at the foot.

The first time I visited her, I had a good chat with Wang Yuan. The second time, Wang Yuan introduced her as a close friend, and then we had frequent contacts. Wang Yuan was very knowledgeable. job.Afterwards, he could not bear the chaotic conflict between the court and the Central Committee, so he resigned and left. He traveled around six states and eighteen counties, and finally retired to an unnamed mountain in Lingnan.In her words: "Life is born without a name and surname, and all have received the kindness of predecessors, relying on the kindness of parents, and after a hundred years, it will become a handful of dust, and it is also an unknown person."

With this in mind, she devoted herself to writing in this mountain, and recorded her life's income in it. She is famous for her humorous words that hide thought-provoking theories, which caused people to rush to circulate them.

At that time, she was only a small child, although she came and went more diligently, but she was not very conspicuous.

It was already night when she arrived at Wang Xian's residence, and the servant brought hot water for her to scrub, saying that Wang Xian was seeing a guest at this time.

She couldn't help being a little surprised, Wang Xian lived in seclusion here to avoid people's eyes and ears, how could there be a visitor, even she herself ran into it in the mountains by accident, so she was lucky enough to see it.

After a while, the servants came to invite her to go. There was really another person in the guest room besides Wang Xian. That person was wearing a black robe, with gray hair on the temples, and a tall and straight figure that was rarely seen among southerners. He was kneeling and sitting upright. Beside the chessboard, it seems to be taking a long test with eyes closed.

Wang Xian stood up and said, "I invited you the person you want to meet, Rao Ru, don't talk nonsense to me."

After finishing speaking, he turned around and said to her: "Don't pay attention to her yin and yang weirdness, if it doesn't suit you, just leave! Don't care about those hypocrisy with me!"

She slowly knelt and sat in front of the chessboard, the white pieces were trapped by the black pieces, there was almost no way out, and it was already a success or failure.

The person on the opposite side opened his eyes, looked at her sharply, and then made a gesture of invitation, and said, "Wang Xian just held the white piece, I wonder if you want black or white?"

This kind of scrutiny has happened too many times in her past life, so she calmly said: "If Mr. Wang holds a white piece, since he is a junior, he respects each other with respect as a teacher. He should follow suit and not change his morals."

"very good."

When Bai Zi falls, in terms of the situation, it is like a praying mantis blocking the car, no matter how hard he struggles, it is useless.

She has experienced countless struggles like this before. Countless struggles, countless blood and tears were exchanged for a lesson. She must not hesitate when making a move, even if she knows she is losing, she still needs to make the last bet.

The white stone landed another stone on the upper right, and the black stone was already closing in, beating the white stone to pieces like a long dragon.

Is it a loss? Maybe it will be a complete loss.

Without hesitation, she was startled every step of the way.She is not afraid of losing, but she is afraid that she is not even qualified to lose.

Those determinations were engraved in her bones, and she was honed into a sharp sword, able to cut through everything in this chaos.

It was late at night when Baizi broke free, and the sound of the rain outside the house had gradually died down. Rao Ru stared at her for a moment, then suddenly said: "I heard that your name is Jun?"

She said lightly: "Somewhat similar to you."

Rao Ru said: "Jun, beautiful jade. It is said that the six kingdoms were in chaos with the jade. Those who conceive the jade are guilty, and they are all on the wall. What do you think?"

She said: "Things are rare and precious. If you don't have the same strength to protect the precious thing, you should give it up and give it to someone who can protect it with the sword and halberd hidden in the high cabinet."

The room fell into silence, only the sound of rain ticking, Rao Ru said after a long while: "Well said." She picked up a chess piece and asked: "Do you believe in ghosts and gods?"

"Of course I don't believe in the theory of ghosts and gods, so I answered her like this. At that time, I didn't know that Rao Ru was the head of the Bahuang Patriarch. Later, she lived in Wang Xian's place to test me many times. Most of them were based on the history of the past dynasty and the biography of historical records. , this person has a great talent, and he is definitely not of the same generation as Wang Xian, but for some reason he refused to become an official. She left after a few months, leaving only a wooden sign."

Chu Jun raised his head and sighed lightly: "...Later, she died of a chronic illness."

Wei Lan was silent for a while.

Chu Jun suddenly said: "Auntie sit down again, I will go outside and have a look."

She got up and walked outside the hall, from the shade to the hot sun, the heat climbed onto her robe, allowing her cold hands in the sleeves to feel a bit of warmth again.

Regarding Rao Ru's death, she actually didn't want to recall it, it was the first death she encountered in this life, not to mention Rao Ru's death was not that simple.

When she was standing in the Linyuan Pavilion of Tianliang Mountain, the sea of ​​clouds was boundless, and her previous life was already an old dream. If there was anything she could not let go of, it was her previous life, the cause of her death.

She clearly knew that she was not Nan Ke who went back to the past in a dream and was still sitting on the throne when she woke up.Instead, he had experienced death in a real way—a fatal blow hidden under the prosperous and prosperous world, and then this country that had ushered in light for a short time fell into endless darkness again.

The author has something to say: Yes, Chu Jun did not die normally in her previous life.

I finally wrote here, thank you for your company, thank you very much ~ bow ~