Hanhou

Under Wei Taishou's strict order, Wei Yue led his troops to pay in the county, and the villains hiding in the counties in Yunzhong had no way to hide, and all of them were caught.

During the clearance process, nearly 200 young girls who were plundered were rescued, and more than [-] border residents who were guilty of the same crime were arrested.In a deep well, several bones were found, all of which were children who were plundered and killed by thieves. The tragedy was shocking.

The frontier army hated the looting and buying of people, adhering to the principle of catching the wrong people and not letting them go, all the bandits and idlers in Yunzhong County were included in the sweeping list, one counted as one, and they were all tied up with ropes and taken to the city .You can be released on the day you are innocent, but if you are guilty, even if you are only involved in a little bit, you can never get out easily.

During the period, several merchants with suspicious behaviors were found, and after careful investigation, they turned out to be spies of the Huns!

His ancestors followed Han Wangxin to rebel against Han and surrendered to the Huns.The descendants of Han Wangxin returned to the Han, but they did not follow, but stayed on the grasslands and went south with the Xiongnu to plunder.He even used his identity as a merchant as a cover to spy on information for the Xiongnu.

It has been going well before, even if there was an arrest operation in Bianjun, because they had been prepared for a long time, the business did not involve a lot of copper coins, and they all passed the border safely.Unexpectedly, this time the boat capsized in the gutter, because a group of criminals who looted and trafficked people were targeted by the frontier soldiers, and they were all arrested and taken into the official temple.

Because of their evil deeds, unless a miracle happens, the only thing waiting for them is a dead end.

In addition, several fugitives who were wanted by the official temple but have not been caught have been arrested this time.

One is also arrested, and the other is also arrested. Anyway, they are clearing out criminals and thieves.

There was a cunning gangster who shouted innocence, and was whipped on his body immediately.Call again and draw again, until you can't call out.

In the early Han Dynasty, the advocacy of governance by inaction did not mean that the law was lax.

These idlers don't do production on weekdays, wandering around the countryside, stealing chickens and dogs a lot, and ganging up on robbers has even happened, they are really hated by the people.This time they were arrested together, few people interceded for him, and most of the border residents applauded.

"It should have been caught long ago!"

"Let them know how amazing it is!"

The vigorous arrest operation lasted for three days.

The caravan hiding in Yunzhong City sensed that something was wrong and wanted to escape immediately.However, the gate of the city has already been sealed off, and the frontier army strictly investigated. They registered at the prefect's mansion, and were arrested as soon as they showed up, and none of them managed to escape.

"I'm a decent businessman, why can't I..."

Before the businessman could finish speaking, he was slapped on the face with a scabbard.His cheeks immediately became red and swollen, he spat out a mouthful of blood, and his back molars began to loosen.

"Professional businessman? Pooh!"

Wuchang Wang sneered, broke the bamboo slip handed over by the team leader, and kicked it to the ground on the spot.Feeling incomprehensible, he stepped on the other party's neck with his big foot, crushed it twice, and said angrily: "Traitor, if the eunuch hadn't ordered you to be arrested and interrogated, I would immediately take your dog's head and chop you into minced meat! Bind you up!"

The soldiers swarmed up and surrounded the caravan.But anyone who dared to resist was scabbard.The women were also dragged off the cart and thrown to the ground, tied together one by one.

"Check their car!"

Wuchang Wang personally cut off the thick ropes binding the goods, and moved all the goods away.Just searched the cage, but did not find any evidence.

Everyone in the caravan sat on the ground and took the opportunity to shout "wrong".

"To shut up!"

Wuchang Wang swung the scabbard again, smashing the leader's front teeth.Seeing the blood, these people became restrained and did not dare to continue screaming.

Abandoning the cargo, Wuchang Wang turned his gaze to the cart.

Walking around the edge, the eyes fixed on the car board which was much thicker than usual.He bent down, tapped on it with his hand, and listened carefully, his expression changed immediately.

"Captain?"

"Pry all the panels off!"

The soldiers drew out their short knives, stuck them in the gaps in the car boards, and pried open the boards one by one, only to find that there were more than a dozen five or six-year-old boys hidden inside.

Because the space is too narrow and stuffy, some of the boys turned blue, and the rest were extremely weak, their voices were hoarse, and they couldn't even scream.

Stabbing the short knife on the car floor, Wuchang Wang carefully carried the child out, fed him water, and followed the other person's back little by little.After a while, the child whimpered like a kitten, and hugged Wuchang Wang's neck while crying, refusing to let go no matter what.

"It's alright, it's alright."

"The wicked are all caught, and no one can bully you again."

The man who had seen blood on the battlefield several times now had red eyes, feeling distressed for the child and angry at the villain.

The moment the car was pried open, everyone in the caravan turned pale.

Obviously, everyone here is aware of it, not the mastermind but also the accomplice, no one is clean!

"Hurry up and find someone to prepare millet porridge!"

Handing the child to the servant of the prefect's mansion to take away, Wuchang Wang glared at the villain on the ground, his cheeks trembling with anger.The soldiers present were also filled with righteous indignation, they all put their hands on the hilts of their knives, wishing they could chop all these thieves into minced meat.

In front of the city gate, many people witnessed this scene, and a man couldn't restrain his anger, and rushed to the nearest thief on the spot, smashing his fist down hard, wishing he could tear him apart.

"Black-hearted thief!"

"Beasts are worse!"

Accompanied by the man's yelling, more frontier residents rushed forward, some with sticks, some with stones, and some with bare hands, and surrounded the caravan.

Not long after, a miserable cry was heard.After a while, the screams were overwhelmed by cursing, and they were never heard again.

"Captain, do you want to stop?" A soldier asked.

According to the current situation, if they don't stop them, this group of people will be torn apart by the angry border people.

"You want to stop?" Wuchang Wang asked back.

The soldier shook his head.

In fact, he was also in the crowd just now, and kicked several times.

After the crowd vented their anger, everyone in the caravan fell to the ground. Whether it was guards and servants or a few women, they all vented more air than breathed in, almost turning into a pile of rotten meat.On the contrary, the leader was treacherous, rolled over and hid under the car. Except for his face being scratched and a few pieces of flesh missing from his hands and feet, his life was unharmed.

"Life is really big!"

After the crowd dispersed, Wuchang Wang and his soldiers pulled up a cart to drag out the leader.Seeing that everyone wanted to come forward, he raised his voice and said: "This is the leader of the thief, we need to keep him for interrogation, so that we can know whether there are still children being robbed!"

"Don't worry, everyone, once the confession is finished, he will surely die!"

Wuchang Wang's words had an effect, the crowd no longer stepped forward, but gave way to both sides.

Everyone in the caravan was tied up and thrown into the cart one by one.With one breath left, he couldn't move, so he could only be dragged to the official temple.After arriving, how many people are still alive can only be resigned to fate.Anyway, with the leader of the thief, whether these minions are dead or alive does not matter much to the trial of the case.

In order to prevent thieves from slipping through the net, the frontier army began to search again in the city, and with the help of the frontier residents and a few merchants from other places, they found out the villains who were trying to hide.

After interrogation, I found out that the one captured by Wuchang Wang was not the real leader of the bandits, but the middle-aged man in front of him with a short brown shirt, a leather jacket, and an honest and honest face, was the real leader of the bandits!

The leader of the thief was caught, his hands were tied behind his back, and he let the scabbard slap on his body, ignoring the scolding of the people around him, and kept his head raised without saying a word.Occasionally looking at the surrounding border residents, the eyes will flash fiercely, which is completely inconsistent with the appearance of loyalty.

After checking one by one, it was confirmed that all the thieves hiding in the city had been caught, and the blockade of the city gate had just ended.

The rescued children and girls were sent to the city one after another, accompanied by elders, stingy husbands, wanderers from various townships, and village chiefs and old people from various ri.Behind them was a line of thieves who were tied up with hemp rope, including men and women, and even a few kind-hearted old men.

"Damn the wicked!"

I don't know who started it first, stones and clods were thrown one after another, the bound people couldn't dodge, they could only stick to each other.Unable to bear it, screaming and begging for mercy, instead of attracting sympathy, it made everyone more angry.

"Dare to do such an outrageous thing, but you still have the face to cry!"

"Things with black hearts!"

"Bastards, a group of beasts!"

"If you don't stay, you should kill them all!"

Accompanied by the roar of the crowd, all the thieves who were tied up were killed, and none of them was spared.

When Zhao Jia entered the city, he happened to see this scene.Riding on horseback, he tapped the three members of the Wei clan on the cart with a whip, and said with a sneer, "Should I send you there too?"

"Lang Jun, Lang Jun, spare me!"

The three of them turned pale in shock, they didn't dare to beg for mercy loudly, for fear of attracting the attention of others, they could only beg in a low voice, only begging Zhao Jia to spare their lives.

"It's easy to spare your lives. When you arrive at the official temple, do as I say. If something goes wrong, do you know the consequences?"

The three of them nodded again and again, shrinking their necks like a quail, not daring to say a word, for fear that Zhao Jia would change his mind.

Wei Qingmo stepped forward immediately, walked side by side with Zhao Jia, and said in a low voice: "Brother, is this really possible?"

Zhao Jia nodded, and said: "Sister, just rest assured, these people will have nothing to do with Sister after the matter is over. No matter before or after, and no matter what happens, they will never be implicated on Sister again."

"I didn't mean that!" Wei Qing said angrily.

"I understand, sister is worried about me. Just don't worry, sister, everything has been cleaned up." Zhao Jia turned his head and smiled.

"really?"

"When did I lie to sister?"

"Okay, I believe you this time."

The team in front gradually moved away, Zhao Jia and Wei Qing'e got off their horses one after another, led the reins, and a healthy servant drove the cart all the way to the eunuch's mansion.

Because the case was too bad, these villains had already aroused public outrage, Wei Taishou decided to make a quick decision, and cut them down after the trial, simply and neatly.Those whose crimes are not worthy of death are all sent to do hard labor, and they are not allowed to pay for their crimes, and they will report to Chang'an after everything has been dealt with.

As for the children who were looted and sold by thieves, some of them can still be found, and some of them were resold after being sold. It is impossible to reunite with family members in this life.Those who were sold into the nobleman's mansion turned from ordinary people into household children, and their identity was already fixed, so it was even more impossible to find them back.

Because of this, everyone was so angry, wishing they could tear these villains alive.

The thieves obviously knew what was going on with them, and they all looked ashamed, and they told all the evil things they had done in their lives without torture.They even bit each other, leading to many old cases.

At the end of the interrogation, each member of the caravan counted as one, and all of them were sent to the execution ground to beheaded.Among the accomplices in Bianjun, more than half were beheaded, and the rest, men and women, were all flogged three hundred times.If they are still alive after being tortured, all their faces will be tattooed. Men will be punished as Chengdan, and women will be punished with a pound. The sentence will last until death of old age.

This kind of felony criminals can only have their sentences reduced when they meet the emperor's amnesty.Otherwise, you will have to do hard labor all your life.

Although Emperor Jing is in poor health, it is not a problem to live another seven or eight years.Based on the average life expectancy of prisoners in hard labor, there is a [-]% chance that they will die of exhaustion in the border county before the new emperor ascends the throne and amnesties.

Evil comes with evil, and no one will sympathize with their fate.

When Zhao Jia arrived at the prefect's mansion, Wei Yue happened to walk out of the gate.The armor was replaced by dark clothes, and the frosty and murderous aura also dissipated.Seeing Zhao Jia approaching with his horse, he couldn't help laughing and said, "Aduo is here."

"I've seen the third son." Zhao Jia bowed his hands.

Wei Qingmo stepped back half a step towards Wei Yuefu.

"Wei Yu's daughter?" Wei Yue turned his gaze.

"Back to the third son, that's right."

"Aduo has already told me about the matter, it's not difficult. Take these people to Zhao Shu, and it will be done today."

"Thank you, Third Young Master!"

"No need to do that." Wei Yue shook his head and smiled, "It's just that from now on, you and the Yuanyang Wei family will be two sects."

"I know." Wei Qingmo nodded.

This was her own decision after discussing with Zhao Jia.

After dividing the clan, although they will lose the protection of the family, it will save more trouble.

In the eyes of ordinary people, she has no brothers to help her, so the loss outweighs the gain.But as far as Wei Qingmo is concerned, this kind of clansman who only cares about his own property, and the united Wei mother wants to sell her as a child, it is better to have nothing, and it will be cleaned up early!

reputation?

He almost turned from a good family boy into a child, and might even lose his life. What's the use of fame!

Wei Qingmo took the members of the Wei clan to see Zhao Chuan, Zhao Jia was summoned by Wei Yue, and they went to see Wei Shang together.

Snowflakes began to fall from the sky, Wei Yue raised his right hand very naturally, and placed it on top of Zhao Jia's head, catching the falling ice.

Zhao Jia raised his head, the fingers in front of him were white and slender, the nails were clean and tidy, and calluses formed on the fingertips and the tiger's mouth.

The Han Dynasty favored martial arts, and there were very few scholars who were not familiar with archery.

Even among the dandies in Chang'an, seven or eight out of ten can ride horses and shoot arrows, and the remaining two or three can dance with spears and clubs.

Wei Yue's superb archery skills did not come overnight, but she practiced hard since she was a child.When making the mascot, Zhao Jia saw with his own eyes that Wei Yue's palm was worn out, and the muslin cloth was soaked in dark red blood, and he still kept his face unchanged, arrow after arrow until the bowstring broke.

"Aduo, you can't be soft-hearted when things happen, and you can't leave any future troubles." Wei Yue withdrew her hand and smiled slightly.

"Thank you, Third Young Master, for your reminder." He knew what Wei Yue was referring to.

When it comes to dealing with Wei's mother, he thinks he has a well-planned plan.However, when it came to Mother Wei's husband's family in Jiuyuan City, he couldn't help but hesitate.In the end, it was the members of the Wei clan who confessed that the reason why Wei's mother was able to hook up with the caravan that plundered and sold people was inseparable from her husband's family, and Zhao Jia was finally ruthless.

To be able to have a relationship with such a villain, one must be unclean.Unless they fly away, there will be a price to pay for what they have done.

"Hoduo, you forgot what I said earlier."

previous words?

Zhao Jia was still a little dazed when his forehead was suddenly flicked.

Covering his forehead, Zhao Jia didn't understand why.

What is going on here?

Wei Yue smiled slightly, played Zhao Jia again, and said after playing, "Does Ah Duo still want to see me?"

"……Do not."

"Very good."

The two came to the main room, Wei Taishou sat behind the short table, holding a book of bamboo slips and a plate of caramel beside him.

"Aon."

Hearing the sound, Wei Shang raised his head, put down the bamboo slips, and signaled the two to come closer.Due to the close distance, Zhao Jia clearly saw that Wei Taishou still had a little sugar residue on his beard.

"There is a letter from Chang'an." Wei Shang wiped his beard and handed the bamboo slips to the two of them. "The Son of Heaven has already read it, and asked the Grand Servant to take charge of this matter. But so far there is no clue, and it seems that someone deliberately obstructed it."

The eunuch is one of the nine ministers, established in the Qin Dynasty and followed in the Han Dynasty, in charge of the emperor's chariots and horses, the country's horse affairs, and the livestock affairs of the border counties.Logically, a major matter related to the country should be the top priority, and a decision should be made as soon as possible.Deliberately delaying receiving the emperor's order will inevitably make people suspicious.

The former eunuch Liu She had a good relationship with Wei Shang, and would send him news if there was anything wrong.The new eunuch did not have much friendship with him, but he had been in touch with Guan Fu for a long time, so it was not so easy to know the specific situation.

The more Wei Shang thought about it, he was sure that this matter had nothing to do with Guan Fu, and he also felt that the other party would not be so stupid as to tamper with matters related to farming.

It's not that Wei Taishou has never experienced political struggles, and his life has had ups and downs.However, no matter how rich the experience in struggle is, if you don't have a clue, if you don't know the real purpose of the opponent, you will have no way to start.

"What do you think?" Wei Shang asked after the two finished reading the bamboo slips.

"Ah Weng, in my opinion, the acting prime minister may have promoted it, but it should not be the main envoy."

Guan Fu is not a fool, knowing that this matter concerns the foundation of the country, it is impossible to act recklessly.Probably in order to make things difficult for Wei Shang, he just gave him a handy push.

Guan Fu doesn't care who Zhao Jia is.

In his eyes, Zhao Jia is insignificant, and he has always targeted Wei Shang.You can't put Wei Taishou dry down, run on him for a while, and let him worry for a while.

Such a character is fine when in power, but once knocked down from a high position, it may become a reminder.

Wei Shang neither nodded nor shook his head, was silent for a moment, then looked at Zhao Jia again.

"What did Hodor think?"

"Returning to Shijun, Jia is dull, and really doesn't know the key to this." Zhao Jia was indeed at a loss.He thought it was aimed at himself, but judging from the contents of the bamboo slips and the conversation between the two, it seemed that things were not that simple.

"Ah Weng, why don't you send another memorial to Chang'an?" Wei Yue said.

Wei Shang pondered for a moment, then directly pushed aside the letter from Chang'an, took out a book of Hsinchu slips, wrote down a few words eloquently, handed it to Wei Yue to seal it, and said to Zhao Jia: "A Duo, I want to borrow the cattle from your farm. One use."

After roughly guessing Wei Shang's plan, Zhao Jia immediately nodded and said, "Don't worry, Jia will go back to make arrangements today and deliver the cattle tomorrow."

"Good!" Wei Yue stroked her beard and smiled, handed Zhao Jia a wooden sign, and said, "By using this wooden sign, you can enter and leave the mansion without notification."

"Thank you, Ambassador!"

After receiving the wooden sign, Zhao Jia's guest status was confirmed.It's just that unlike other guests, he doesn't need to make suggestions for the prefect Wei, he just needs to show up at the prefect's mansion occasionally and let everyone know his identity.

Wei Shang's purpose from beginning to end was to provide him with protection, so that the people behind him would not dare to attack easily.

Seeing the bronze wares on the shelf, Zhao Jia had an idea. Thinking of the rumors in the city a few days ago, he said, "Master, I heard that there is a bronze bull in Zhao Yu's mansion?"

"Bronze Bull?"

"Ah Weng, that bronze bull has a ring on its nose." Wei Yue said.

Wei Shang was taken aback for a moment, then realized, and said with a smile: "Shan, Dashan! Come here, please go and invite Zhao Yan, I want to borrow the bronze bull from his family!"

Antiquities from the previous dynasty prove that this method was adopted by the ancestors.The ancient farm cattle were sent to Chang'an together. Anyone who dares to continue to delay this matter will be courting death!

The servant took the order to leave, Wei Taishou smiled and pushed the caramel to Zhao Jia, saying: "Aduo is very smart, eat candy!"

After staring at the plate for two seconds, Zhao Jia picked up the caramel and put it in his mouth, his cheeks immediately swelled up.

Chang'an, Weiyang Palace

In the propaganda room, the eunuch lit several poke lamps, making the room brightly lit.

Emperor Jing sat next to the short table, with a book of bamboo slips spread out in front of him, which recorded in detail Zhao Jia's method of taming cattle and the source of this method.

Wei Shang's memorial has already been delivered, and he has read the content several times, and he feels that this method is very good, so he handed it over to the servant on the same day.As long as it is determined to be feasible, rewards can be issued.

However, after waiting for several days, there has been no definite news.

The eunuch was summoned to inquire, firstly to excuse that the number of steers was insufficient, and that more cattle should be collected.When the steers were ready, it was reported that piercing the nostrils of the steers was indeed a new method. It had not been tried before, and it would take a few more days of observation to determine whether the steers were in good condition and whether they could go to the fields for farming.

Although Emperor Jing felt impatient, the courtiers were reasonable, and it was not easy to force them, so that until today, there was no result.As the time for spring plowing drew closer, Emperor Jing's patience was about to run out.

"Archer, what do you think of this?"

Eight-year-old Liu Che was sitting next to Emperor Jing, dressed in black and dark clothes without a crown.

After becoming the crown prince for a year, Liu Che has been studying with Wei Wan, Wang Zang, Ji An and others. He learned Confucianism and understood Huang Lao, and his temperament gradually changed.There is still a little baby fat on the face, but there is a sharpness between the eyebrows and eyes.

"Going back to my father, my son thought that Wei Taishou's offer should be a good strategy."

"Why?"

"Father often said that Wei Taishou has been in charge of the border for more than ten years. He loves and nurses the border people and has made great contributions in resisting the Huns. He is a good minister of the country. Food is the foundation of the country. If he is not very sure, Wei Taishou will not submit this memorial."

"Indeed." Emperor Jing nodded, picked up a brush, wrote a few lines on the bamboo slips, called the eunuch outside the door, and ordered him to send it to the Taipuguan Temple.

"Preach my will, I want to see the result as soon as possible."

"Respect!"

The eunuch held up the bamboo slips, bent down and exited the Xuan room.

After a while, the eunuch came to remind the prince that it was time for the prince to attend lectures.

"Go." Emperor Jing looked at Liu Che who stood up and saluted, and urged, "Respect the teacher and study hard, and don't be mischievous."

"Follow your father's instruction."

Liu Che exited the proclamation room, and not far away, he saw Han Yan waiting in front of him.

"Ayan!"

The two are about the same age. When Liu Che was the king of Jiaodong, they read and played together.

Han Yan's great-grandfather was Han Wangxin, who rebelled against the Xiongnu during Gaozu's time.His grandfather returned to the Han Dynasty and was granted the title of Gong Gaohou. He made great military exploits during the Seven Kingdoms Rebellion, and was reused by Emperor Jing, and the family was once again honored.

To this day, when mentioning Gonggaohou's Mansion, regardless of what is behind it, in front of the Han family, few people mention the matter of Han Wangxin's surrender to the Xiongnu.

"Archer, this way!" Han Yan waved at Liu Che, motioning him to keep quiet.

"What's going on?" Liu Che walked closer, followed Han Yan's point of view, and found that it was his two sisters.It's just that it's different from usual, both of them are a little listless, especially the eldest sister, who seems to be a little panicked.

"The eldest princess was shocked in the city a few days ago. I have been investigating carefully for the past few days. I heard that there is already a clue. The eldest princess entered the palace today and went to see the queen mother. She has not yet come out of Changle Palace. The two princesses are anxious. It seems to be going to Jiaofang Palace." Han Yan whispered.

Liu Che frowned, and turned to look at Han Yan with sharp eyes, not like an eight-year-old child at all.

In the Jiaofang Hall, Queen Wang sat in front of the screen, looking at the two daughters opposite, with a rare expression of sternness.The youngest daughter sat beside her, looking back and forth at her mother and sister, not daring to vent her breath.

Outsiders all know that the queen is kind and kind, and she rarely speaks harshly, which is completely different from Li Ji who almost ascended to the queen's throne.Only the people in the Jiaofang Hall knew that Queen Wang was so strict that it made people breathless.

The courtiers and eunuchs were all dismissed, and even the generals were not left behind.

The door of the palace was closed, and there were only four mothers and daughters left in the room.

Queen Wang remained silent, with a cold expression on her face.

Princess Yangxin's face became paler and paler, and finally she couldn't control her whole body trembling, she fell down in front of the queen and wept softly.

"Mom, save me!"

"Save you, how can I save you?" Even though her daughter's eyes were red from crying, it did not soften Queen Wang's heart at all, even her voice was cold.

"Mother?" Yang Xin raised his head and looked at Queen Wang in disbelief.

"Do you know what you did?"

"I, I just want to vent my anger for my mother, I didn't expect such a big trouble." Princess Yangxin lowered her head, tears hung in the corners of her eyes, her lips pursed stubbornly.

"Didn't think so? There are so many things you didn't expect." Queen Wang's voice didn't fluctuate too much, but the eldest daughter's stubbornness could no longer be maintained.

"Mother, elder sister knows it's wrong." The third princess tugged on Wang Zhi's sleeve, pleading softly.

"Know it's wrong? How did she know it was wrong!" Queen Wang said in a deep voice, "How did I teach you before? How did you do it? Your brother has only been crown prince for a year, and Linjiang King is still here. You can't help, at least Don't make trouble!"

"I do not have……"

"You still dare to talk back!" Queen Wang sternly said, "I asked you to greet the queen mother every day, have you gone? I asked you to make friends with Chen Jiao, how did you do it? In front of the Changle Palace, you shouted to let her What are you thinking about saluting and being known by the Queen Mother! I left behind my advice and caused such a catastrophe again, I will save you? Within two days, I will end up like Li Ji!"

All three princesses were frightened.

Princess Yangxin's face was pale, and then flushed again.

She just didn't understand, her mother was the queen, her brother was the prince, and when her brother came to the throne, she would also be the eldest princess, so why should she humble herself in front of Chen Jiao? !

"Why should I bow my head to Chen Jiao, why?!"

"Why? If she calls the queen mother and mother, you can only call the queen mother. If she calls the emperor's uncle, you can act like a baby to the emperor, but you can only call him father in a proper manner!" Wang Zhi pulled her daughter closer. , One word at a time, "How many years have I survived in the palace to be today? Why can't you be sensible? Do you really want to see me end up like Li Ji, and your brother is like Linjiang King?"

"I didn't!" Princess Yangxin was still in the age of the gold hairpin, and she was reprimanded by the queen, and finally couldn't hold it anymore, she cried again and said what she said from the bottom of her heart, "I'm just not reconciled, mother, I am not reconciled."

"I know." Queen Wang sighed and carried her daughter into her arms.

"Mom, I don't want to bow my head to Chen Jiao, I don't want to."

"I know, but you have to bear it." Queen Wang hugged her daughter tightly and ran through her hair.

"Mom, I can't do it..."

"Study if you can't do it, and force yourself to do it." Queen Wang stretched out her arms, let the three daughters lean against her, and said softly, "Remember, how much you can bear today, you can get as much tomorrow, and if you can't bear it, you can get it tomorrow." Can't get everything!"

Princess Yangxin just cried and hiccupped.

The two younger sisters were also brought into tears by her, and their tears soaked Wang Zhi's deep clothes.

After an unknown amount of time, the eunuch's voice came from outside the palace: "Queen, Changle Palace summons the two princesses."

"Mum!" Yang Xin shuddered and grabbed the sleeve of Queen Wang suddenly, with fear in his eyes, "Mum, I won't go, I can't go!"

"Don't be afraid." Queen Wang let go of her daughter, looked at the wrinkled dark clothes, summoned the palace servants, and said, "I'll go with you."

"Mother?"

"How has it ever been so simple in this palace? With the two of you, how could you drug the eldest princess' horse without anyone noticing it?" The queen went around behind the screen to change her clothes, and she didn't want the palace people to put on makeup, she just smoothed her temples and left. Go back to your daughter.

"When you are in front of the Empress Dowager, remember not to lie, and tell everything you have done. Don't worry about the rest of the matter, and don't say anything superfluous, understand?"

"promise."

"Mum, shall I go?" The third princess pulled Wang Zhi back.

"No, you stay here. If the crown prince comes over, tell him not to do anything, and don't go to the emperor to intercede, understand?"

The third princess nodded, sat back honestly in front of the screen, opened the unfinished bamboo slips, and continued to read.

Looking at the third daughter, the eldest daughter and the second daughter, Wang Zhi sighed: "If you can do the same, I don't need to be so anxious."

Princess Yangxin and her younger sister looked at each other, lowered their heads at the same time, their faces flushed, and they were speechless.

In Changle Palace, the palace people put on new lights.Lamp oil is blended with ointment and beeswax, and herbs are added, so it burns without any smoke and has a faint fragrance.

Empress Dowager Dou closed her eyes slightly and leaned on the low couch.

Chen Jiao was sitting by the couch, holding a copy of the "Tao Te Ching" carved with jade slips, which was sent by the King of Liang a few days ago.The top-quality white jade is warm and moist, and it is carved in official script, which is probably the only one in the world.

Princess Guantao was sitting on the other side, and after talking about startling a horse in the city a few days ago, she also mentioned Zhang Cigong who stopped the crazy horse, her tone was not without appreciation.

Empress Dowager Dou just listened, but did not make a sound for a long time.It wasn't until the eunuch came to report that the Queen and the two princesses had been summoned, that Queen Mother Dou opened her eyes.

"Is the queen here too?"

"Back to the Queen Mother, yes."

"Let them wait outside the hall."

"promise."

The eunuch retreated to pass on the message, and Empress Dowager Dou turned to Liu Piao and asked, "How do you plan to deal with it?"

"Mum, it's impossible to accomplish this matter with Yang Xin. It's probably someone else who wants to take the opportunity to provoke." Another point is that the king and queen are calling for a thief.But with Wang Zhi's temperament, this possibility is really unlikely.

"It's okay, not completely stupid."

"Grandmother!" Being said like this in front of her daughter, Liu Xun's face was a little uneasy.

"What do you think of what I told you before?"

"I..." Liu Xing frowned, she still couldn't make up her mind.

"Think it over, take this opportunity and just say something." Empress Dowager Dou said.

Taking advantage of Yangxin's mistake and revealing the verbal agreement, even if the crown prince finds out later, it can only be regarded as a decision made by Liu Xing in a fit of anger, and cannot be used to make Tangyi Houfu feel uncomfortable.

After all, it was his sister's fault.

Chen Jiao closed the jade slips, looked up at Liu Xing, her eyes were very bright.When Liu Xing avoided it, his pupils couldn't help dimming until it was dark.