Huan Rong

Snapped!

A lacquer cup fell heavily on the ground, and the cool tea soup splashed out.

The eunuch and the palace maid knelt on the ground, their chins resting on their chests, their faces turning pale.The eunuch who was serving close to him was even more wary, with cold sweat rolling down his forehead, and he was silent like a cicada.

Snapped!

There was another blunt sound, followed by the sound of a series of heavy objects falling to the ground.

In the end, the low couch was overturned, and the bamboo slips placed on the couch fell to the ground, and the tethers were broken and scattered in rolls.

"I respectfully..."

Several scrolls of bamboo slips happened to fall in front of the eyes, the eunuch just glanced at them twice, then shivered immediately, not daring to read any more.

For a moment, the hall was like a typhoon passing through.Sima Yu was still furious, his hands clenched into fists, his cheeks trembling uncontrollably.

"Too deceiving!"

With Sima Yu's character, such rage is completely unimaginable.

The eunuchs who knew the reason all had earthy faces and sweat soaked through their shirts.

At the court meeting today, letters from Huan Wenwen and Huan Rong were delivered one after another, which caused an uproar in the court.Civil servants and military generals all looked at the emperor, wanting to see how Sima Yu would react to this situation.

Huan Wen had already stated his position that he would not accept the position of prime minister and decided to return to Zhengu.

However, he is a "subject" after all, and the same is true for the power of the government and the public.The emperor did not make a clear decree, he left as soon as he said, and sent the upper form only halfway through the journey, which clearly did not take the court seriously!

Huan Rong went too far.

He was originally the assassin of Youzhou, so there is nothing wrong with returning to the area under his jurisdiction.The problem is that he left as soon as he left, and wanted to take Princess Nankang out of Jiankang!

What's more terrible is that there was no sign in advance, and it was not until more than a hundred miles away from Jiankang that someone sent a letter to thank the emperor Hong En, and made him the Duke of another county, so that Princess Nankang could be invited to Youzhou to serve her.

Is this gratitude or provocation?

No matter the Jin family or the Chinese military in the court, they don't want Princess Nankang to leave Jiankang.Ever since she married Huan Wen, she has experienced wars and military disasters, and she has never stepped out of Jiankang.It's better now, you can leave without saying hello, and you can travel thousands of miles.

Send someone to stop?

What excuse?

If Huan Rong was still the county magistrate, it would be difficult to pick up Princess Nankang.But he is already the Duke of the county, his rank is higher than that of princes and kings, and he takes care of his birth mother until the end of the day. His status and status are well established, and he is full of filial piety.

You want to be drowned by the world's saliva if you try to obstruct him?

No one thought that the incident happened hastily, and Huan Rong would not have a backup.

To judge others by oneself, once the imperial court sends people to stop them, it won't be long before everyone in the world knows what it means to "fake benevolence and righteousness", what it means to "bully others", and what it means to "do one thing in front of one's face and another in another's back".

The Jin family advocates filial piety, but prevents the courtiers from being filial piety, and even involves the eldest granddaughter of the Yuan emperor. No matter from which angle you look at it, it is a wonderful drama.

After reading the two letters, Sima Yu's face turned ashen.He couldn't get angry at the court meeting, but when he returned to the bedroom and closed the door, his anger erupted immediately.

It was the first time for the eunuchs and maidservants who were serving them to see such a scene, they were all quite frightened.Fortunately, after experiencing Sima Yi's madness, his mental quality has been tempered, and he knelt down on the ground immediately to avoid being affected by anger to the greatest extent.

Sima Yu's chest was full of anger, and he was extremely resentful.

The lacquerware, pottery and jade wares in the hall were smashed to pieces, but he still couldn't stop.It was not until a voice came from outside the door, saying that the eunuchs of Changle Palace were coming, that the crackling stopped.

"Changle Palace?"

Panting heavily, Sima Yu sat behind the low couch.

I don’t feel it when I’m angry, but when I stop suddenly, there seems to be a spot of light flashing in front of my eyes, the inside of my chest seems to be pulled by a bellows, and my breathing is painful.What's more, my hands and feet are sore and weak, as if I have exhausted my energy, and I can't even sit still.

Seeing Sima Yu fall down, the eunuch turned pale with shock.Regardless of fear, he almost climbed forward with hands and feet, carefully helped Sima Yu up, and said in a trembling voice, "Your Majesty?"

"Help me up." Sima Yu gritted his teeth, "Don't say anything, everyone in the palace is watching!"

"promise!"

The eunuch helped Sima Yu up, and everyone who was kneeling on the ground hurriedly got up, wrapped their hands with handkerchiefs without any tools, and picked up the broken pottery and jade pieces.Not even a handkerchief, just use bare hands, as long as you are careful, you can always avoid sharp fractures.

After about two cups of tea, the door of the palace opened and Da Changle was called in.

Anne bowed slightly, without squinting.Walking on the ground where there are still broken pottery residues, his expression has not changed.

There were still five or six steps away from Sima Yu, Ane bowed and saluted, saying "Meet Your Majesty".

"What are you doing here?"

"Return to Your Majesty, the Empress Dowager asks Your Majesty to move to Changle Palace and discuss important matters."

"Important matter?" Sima Yu frowned, his voice hoarse.

"What happened at the court meeting has been reported to the palace." Ana paused, and said cautiously, "The queen mother is very worried when she hears about it. So please move your majesty and discuss countermeasures together."

Empress Dowager Chu's meaning is very clear, no matter what differences there are between them, they must now be consistent with the outside world.

Huan Wen returned to Gushu, and Huan Rong took Nankang away again, and the Jin family had fewer and fewer cards.Continuing the infighting at this time is undoubtedly courting death.

After listening to An'e's words, Sima Yu thought for a moment, and said, "I understand what the queen mother means. You go back and report to the queen mother. After I finish handling the political affairs, I will go to Changle Palace."

"promise!"

Ana saluted again and exited the hall respectfully.

Sima Yu stood up and winked at his confidant eunuch.The latter was brought by him from the palace, and he has served him for more than thirty years, so he is absolutely loyal.

"Clean up."

The eunuch agreed and nodded heavily.It is very clear in my heart that it is not just the smashed utensils that need to be cleaned up.

In the Changle Palace, the Empress Dowager Chu couldn't help being surprised when she heard the report, "Is this really the case in the Taiji Palace?"

"Back to the Queen Mother, indeed."

"I really didn't expect..." Empress Dowager Chu muttered, leaning sideways to the soft pillow beside the couch, the shadow reflected on the wall elongated accordingly, a little weird.

"Purity and few desires? What a pure and few desires!"

After the words fell, the Empress Dowager Chu suddenly raised the corners of her mouth and laughed out loud.The laughter kept getting bigger and bigger, and finally couldn't hold it back, and burst into tears on the spot.

"Anne."

"The servant is here."

"You said that His Majesty might be taking pills?"

"Back to the queen mother, I just heard a little bit of wind, but I dare not confirm it."

"Then go and confirm."

The Empress Dowager Chu lowered her gaze, flicked the wooden bead lightly, brushed the bead with her fingertips, then turned back and recited the Taoist scriptures, but her mind was not on the scriptures.

Ana respectfully agreed, and carefully exited the inner hall.

The moment he stepped out of the palace gate, he clenched his fingers tightly and let out a sneer.

The turmoil in Taicheng suddenly rose, and the outside of Taicheng was not calm.

Knowing that Huan Rong left without saying a word, King Xie Xuan was surprised.After confirming that Princess Nankang was picked up and the Qingxili house was empty, the two reacted similarly, they both sighed and shook their heads.

"Brother Rong's move is slightly inappropriate."

Xie Xuan was deeply influenced by Xie An and did not want the Jin family to fall.

Now it's good, not only Huan Wen has a rebellious heart, but Huan Rong is not a good stubble either.

Picking up Princess Nankang quietly was obviously planned long ago.Based on this, it may be a bit far-fetched to assert that Huan Rong wants to rebel.However, with his actions, it is even more impossible to say that he is "loyal to the court".

Xie Xuan was upset.

It was Wang Xianzhi first, followed by Huan Rong, and all the people he had a close relationship with, all drifted away.

For a moment, he was a little confused.Just like the mist in the morning, it is gray and shrouded in front of the eyes. If you accidentally fall into the fog, you can't see the way ahead for a while.

When he was getting restless, there was a sound of clogs suddenly coming from the corridor.

In less than a moment, Xie An appeared in front of the door.

"Uncle." Xie Xuan saluted.

Xie An smiled and said, "Anu is hiding here, I have been looking for you for a long time."

Xie Xuan was puzzled and asked, "Why is uncle looking for me?"

"A few days ago, I got a mess. I told Wen Du that it will be resolved within five days. It has been three days and I still have no clue. I know you are very fond of chess, so I just came to help uncle."

While speaking, Xie An took off his clogs and walked into the room.At the same time, he ordered the boy to put on the chessboard, hold the chess with one hand, and set up the chess game based on his memory.

After the endgame was settled, Xie An picked up a white stone, signaling Xie Xuan to hold the black.

"Anu, whether uncle is laughed at or not depends entirely on you."

"Uncle, Xuan is in an irritable mood, and I'm afraid he won't be able to play chess." Xie Xuan told the truth, and he didn't intend to hide it from the beginning.

"Oh?" Xie An raised his eyebrows and asked with a smile, "Why?"

"At the court meeting, the Huan family and his son sent two letters to the table." Xie Xuan said seriously, "Don't uncle worry?"

"What's the use of worrying?" Xie An asked back.

"This..." Xie Xuan was at a loss for words.

"The matter has come to this point, just like this endgame, whether it is black or white, it is not easy to win, but easy to lose." Xie An put down the chess pieces, looked directly at Xie Xuan, "Anu, you have to remember, from Xie's standpoint, it is not easy to win." May be a spectator. Once in the game, you must do your best."

"For the Jin family?" Xie Xuan frowned, "Is it worth it?"

Xie An shook his head.

"Although the Jin family is weak, at least it has been a century-old country. Now it is in southern Annan, which is also a symbol of the Han Dynasty. If the powerful ministers usurp the throne, ascend the throne and change the system, can the gentry clan be willing to be under others?"

Xie Xuan didn't make a sound, his expression moved slightly.

"If you don't want to, the war will cause disaster, and the chaos will cause the people to suffer. The chaos in Yongjia will definitely repeat itself. The people will be displaced and their lives will be devastated."

Put away his relaxed expression, Xie An looked at Xie Xuan, and said word by word: "What's more, the enemy from the north goes south, so the rivers and mountains will be great. If it is a Chinese surname, there may be a three-point margin. If not, the great China, Yao Shun Yu Tang Isn't the land of the land going to fall into the hands of barbarians?"

"Anu, the Jin family is weak but must be supported. Powerful ministers are powerful, and they will fall one day. Even if the road ahead is difficult, we must try it for the common people."

Xie An's wrist was hanging in the air, and with a snap, the chess piece fell down, as if there was a way out of the dead game.

"Do you understand the reason behind it?"

Xie Xuan didn't say anything immediately, but looked down at the chessboard, and nodded after a long time.

"Uncle, Xuan understands."

Xie An nodded with a smile, picked up another white piece, and landed on the right corner of the chessboard.

"……uncle."

"kindness?"

"The preface is a game of chess."

"kindness."

"Why did you play two sons in a row?"

"Ah, indeed."

"..."

"I have no regrets, I can't change it, if you do it, I will try my best to restrain myself."

Xie Xuan: "..." Is this how the word is used?

After being silent for a long time, Xie Youdu suddenly discovered that Uncle and Brother Rong may have a common language on the matter of using words indiscriminately.

At the same time, Huan Xi and Huan Xin got the news that Sima Huan returned to Gushu, Huan Rong took his mother and Mrs. Li north to Youzhou, and there were only two brothers left in the capital.

The Jin Dynasty and Huan Da Sima had long reached a consensus that the latter's wife and son stayed in the capital, serving as hostages in disguise to maintain the fragile peace.When Princess Nankang was picked up, she undoubtedly slapped the Jin Dynasty, and by the way, stepped on the "peace treaty".

If it were a year ago, Huan Xi's legs and feet were not injured, and Huan Xin was in Gushu, maybe he could still watch the jokes and even get excited. If the royal family is held accountable, his own father can take the opportunity to become the Ninth Five Supreme.

Things are completely different now.

No matter how late they are, the two of them should also realize that they have completely become good-for-nothings and become targets for staying in Jiankang.

The two were praying day and night, hoping that their father would never do anything at this time.Otherwise, they would never see the sun tomorrow, and they would not be able to leave Jiankang whole.

The more she thought about it, the more frightened she became, Huan Xin hardly left the room, and stabbed the villain at Huan Rong.

Huanxi was gloomy day by day, thinking of the loyal servant who was sent to Gushu in advance, he couldn't help but sneer.He is having a hard time, and others can't even think about it!

If something happened to those two slaves, would the Maharaja easily abandon him?

Previously, it was just to fight for breath, but now it is to save life.In any case, those two slaves must die!

Even though he cannot inherit the position of Maharaja, he will have a son.Based on this alone, Huan Ji cannot be compared.And Huan Xin...Thinking of all the events at the Crown Ceremony Banquet, Huan Xi sneered again, just for the test in the Huan clan, he would never get over it!

Jia Bing did not leave Beijing with Huan Rong, but stayed in the city temporarily to do some finishing work, and then sailed north with the merchant ship.Probably because things were going well and there was plenty of time, before boarding the ship, Jia Sheren pondered for two seconds and called the healthy servant to give instructions.

"Just do it like this, remember?"

The healthy servant clasped his fists to accept the order, and quickly went down to make arrangements.

Not long after, rumors arose in the city, emphasizing the deep love between Huan Da Sima and his son. Before leaving, he did not forget to invite Huan Rong and Huan Yi into the camp, and the father and son chatted for half an hour.

"Great Sima Ladu loves deeply, and the Duke of Huainan County is extremely affectionate and filial."

"In this way, since Her Royal Highness the eldest princess has lived in Jiankang until now, it is time to go to the parent-child fiefdom."

"Great Sima is still here, shouldn't he go to Gushu?"

"You don't understand this. Rules are dead, but people are alive. Besides, Da Sima is busy with military administration, and there are beautiful concubines and maidservants around him. The eldest princess has gone to Gushu, so how can she go to Youzhou to feel comfortable?"

"indeed so."

"I heard that Da Sima took his youngest son by his side to raise him."

"No, let me tell you..."

Similar rumors kept spreading, people gossip about Huan's father and son and Huan Da Sima's back house, and those who are interested will think deeply, and even start to imagine, Huan Wen really doesn't like his son-in-law?Could it be a play performed in front of the world?

Didn't you see that as soon as there is a wind on the front foot, Huan Rong on the back foot can benefit?

First, Yandu became an official, then Yandu and Xuyi were changed to fiefdoms, then he was promoted to governor, and took charge of the military administration of a state, and finally he was crowned in advance, and the emperor issued an edict to be promoted to a noble, and he was granted three thousand Shiyi, which is comparable to his father .

One family and two counties are comparable to princes and kings.

This kind of glory directly catches up with Wang Dao Wang Dun, how can it not be eye-popping.

After thinking about it, someone slapped his thigh fiercely, and suddenly realized that the discord between father and son was clearly due to his superb acting skills, and he was fooling fools!The most direct evidence is that Huan Da Sima and Huan Rong left Beijing on the same day. The former attracted everyone's attention, but the latter could naturally arrange it calmly to ensure that there were no mistakes.

The more I think about it, the more this is the case. While angrily scolding Huan Wen and his son for being unethical, at the same time, I have infinite sympathy for the Jin family who played a fool.

Being calculated like this, how is your heart, liver and lungs?

The rumors spread more and more widely, and even Chaowen Wu began to doubt whether Sima Huan was acting.

It's a pity that the person involved is far away in Gushu, working with decoctions all day long, and spares no effort to save his life, so he didn't know the rumors in the first place.Otherwise, he would definitely smash the medicine bowl and curse severely: "I'm acting like an X, is this the kind of person I am?" !

But the rumors were too fast, and the people were too far away. When Da Sima Huan reacted, rumors began to spread inside the aunt.

Huan Wen really smashed the medicine bowl, and when Ma Shi and Murong Shi both came, he knelt down and cried that Huan Xuan and Huan Wei might not be well.

"My lord, your whole body is red, and your nose is bleeding, but the doctor couldn't find the cause. In order to escape the guilt, you actually said that it was the fault of a slave, and you shouldn't have given your lord a great tonic! My lord, you..."

Before Mrs. Ma and Mrs. Murong finished crying, Sima Huan rolled his eyes and fainted from the anger.

The doctors and servants hurried forward, and seeing that Da Sima was unconscious, they were so anxious that their faces were sweating.

No one noticed, because Mrs. Ma came, there was a warm fragrance in the room, Sima Huan became more and more irritable, and then he couldn't control his temper, he was so angry that he fainted on the spot.

As the source of the rumors, Jia Bing calmly made arrangements and left several hidden stakes in Jiankang. Then he pretended to be a business traveler and boarded the boat, headed for Guangling by water, and joined Huan Rong and his party.

The gate of the house in Qingxili was closed tightly, and Qian Shi led his private soldiers to leave through the secret passage.

From the beginning to the end, the spies guarding outside the mansion didn't find anything wrong, they still guarded the empty house, wondering where all the people inside went.

Youzhou merchant ships sailed through the mouth of Tianjin, paid enough tolls, and passed the canal without any obstruction.Walking outside Guangling City, docked at the pier, hoisted the flag of Youzhou, and received Huan Rong and his party smoothly.

After replenishing fresh water, the big ship continued to go northward, passed Qingzhou and Yanzhou, and separated from Huanyi at the border of Youzhou.

After bidding farewell to Princess Nankang, Huan Yi returned to Yandu with a team of guards.Before leaving, I told Huan Rong that if there was anything wrong, send him a letter immediately.

"Brother, don't worry." Huan Rong said with a smile, "Brother must come to Xuyi in September. My brothers can get together."

"Don't worry brother."

Watching the horse team go far, Huan Rong ordered everyone to unload the boat and change carriages to enter Youzhou.

"Mother, now in Youzhou, the land route is more convenient."

"You can arrange it." Princess Nankang stepped off the merchant ship and looked at the scenery different from Jiankang. When she saw the caravan unloading at the dock, she couldn't help frowning, and a smile came into her eyes. "I thought Youzhou was barren, so I didn't want to be so Prosperity."

Huan Rong smiled.

"My mother has never seen Xuyi and Yandu before. Then she will find that the big and small cities in the city will be more lively, and there will be wine shops opened by barbarian people. People from the Western Regions from farther away will only sell jewelry shops. No fewer than twenty rooms."

"really?"

"of course."

Huan Rong personally helped Princess Nankang to board the car, and immediately took a step back to make way for Mrs. Li.After the two sat firmly in the car, they continued to laugh and said: "After arriving in Xuyi, I will accompany my mother to the jewelry market. I will buy everything I like for my mother."

"Colourful gems are inlaid one by one, and the amber and agate are ground into beads for my mother and aunt to play." Huan Rong said more and more vigorously, and said in a lower voice, "When you meet a large piece of emerald, let the craftsman chisel it." Like an adult, if Grandmother doesn't like it, she will stab her a few times, and if she gets tired of it, she will look for it again!"

Princess Nankang laughed so hard that she was speechless for a long time.Mrs. Li also covered her lips with one hand, laughing wildly.

At this moment, a loud eagle's cry suddenly sounded in the sky, Huan Rong looked up in surprise, and found a plump dove flying from the north, followed by a goshawk.

"Ahei?"