Huan Rong

In the spring season, it often rains in Gushu, and there are few sunny days.

Wang Tanzhi was ordered by the emperor to arrive at Gushu, and Zheng Huan, the great Sima, entered the court.I didn't want to go to the city and didn't see the Lord for three days, but finally saw him on the fourth day, and was sent away before I could say a few words.

"The official family is very kind, and I am grateful, so I am the town aunt to relieve the official family's worries."

At first hearing, this is a statement of loyalty to the emperor and patriotism, but after thinking about it carefully, Wang Tanzhi felt that something was wrong, very wrong.

After returning to the guest room, Wang Tanzhi waved his servant back, facing the open bamboo slips, recalling every detail of the meeting, the more he thought about it, the more strange he felt.

From the beginning to the end, Huan Da Sima did not leave the throne, and did not even move.Hearing the meaning of the emperor, he only insisted on saying one sentence, and Xi Chao spoke on his behalf for the rest.

Although Huan Yuanzi is domineering, he also attaches great importance to reputation and will not intentionally leave people talking.Treating him so slowly, is there really nothing to fear or is there some other reason?

It's a pity that since Huanwen Town Gushu, the thunderous tactics were implemented, and the people left behind by Wang Dun were removed one by one. The Wang family of Langya couldn't find out the situation of the Da Sima Mansion, let alone the Wang family of Taiyuan.

Wang Tanzhi thought for a long time, and several thoughts flashed through his mind, and every time he was a little bit sure, he was overthrown immediately.I really couldn't get an answer, so I could only temporarily suppress it, and decided not to stay in Gushu for a long time, and set off to return to Jiankang as soon as possible.

The situation here is too strange, so strange that it is a bit weird.

His intuition told him not to inquire, it was best to act as if he didn't know anything, and leave the city immediately.As for Sima Huan, he should not be summoned by the emperor, but just report it truthfully.

Huan Yuanzi's failure to enter Jiankang will do him more good than harm.

For Wang Tanzhi, dealing with Empress Dowager Chu was far easier than wrestling with Huan Wen.

No matter what kind of calculations Empress Dowager Chu has behind her back, it is in the interests of most of the gentry to invite Sima Yu to be the crown prince.If according to the emperor's will, Zheng Huanwen entered Beijing to assist the government, the crown prince's affairs could not be accomplished, and the situation would become even more chaotic.

Wang Tanzhi had a long conversation with Xie An. Huan Wen's ambitions were clear, and the emperor was dying of illness. Facing such a critical situation, every step he took had to be cautious.

If the crown prince can be established, there will be successors in the imperial line.If Huan Wen really wants to raise troops, he can unite with Xi Min to defend Jiankang with Beifu and repel the invaders.

"Even if the front door rejects the tiger and the back door attracts wolves, after all, it can be eased for a period of time. If you have a breathing space, you can always find a way."

Since the founding of the country, the royal family of the Eastern Jin Dynasty has been struggling to survive between the gentry, powerful officials and foreign relatives.The authority of the court rotates among the latter, and it is rarely in the hands of the emperor.

Now there is Huanwen in the west and Ximin in the east.The opinions in the court could not reach a consensus, and the lives of the Jiankang gentry were also difficult.

If there was no other way, Wang Tanzhi would never have come to Gushu according to the order.

Thinking of this, Wang Tanzhi's lips were pursed into a straight line, his throat seemed to be blocked by a stone, and there was a hint of bitterness in his mouth.

"stop."

Huan Wen should not be called into the court. In a short period of time, there is more than [-]% chance that Xi Yin will continue to stand still.This is a good thing for Jiankang and even Taicheng.If you can seize the opportunity, you will be able to persuade the officials to appoint a crown prince.

However, do you really want to establish a prince from two slaves?

Wang Tanzhi frowned.

Of course, the King of the East China Sea is not allowed. King Wuling, King Liang, and King Huailing all have heirs, and they are born to the concubine and his wife.Although the biological mother was not from a high family, she was a girl from the noble family. In every respect, she was more honored than the slaves born by Kunlun's maidservants.

However, what Empress Dowager Chu meant was either Sima Yao or Sima Daozi, and one of them was bound to be established.If someone else is mentioned, the lack of time is one of them. On the other hand, there will be a tug-of-war between the palace and the court.

Wang Tanzhi sighed deeply.

Recalling the long conversation with Xie An, bursts of sadness welled up in my heart.

For the family, for the clan, for the country, for the people.

In the west courtyard, Sima Daofu saw someone from Youzhou, and ordered his servant to remove the screen, thinking of the hint in the other party's words, he clutched his sleeves hard, he was a little hesitant.

Just as he was about to call Aye to discuss it, he suddenly heard the report from the maidservant, "Your Highness, the Second Young Master is here."

"What is he doing?"

Sima Daofu frowned, just about to say no, Huan Ji strode into the room.The two servants followed behind him, their expressions full of panic.Eighty percent of them failed to stop the person, worrying about punishment from Her Royal Highness the Princess.

"Xijun, you and I haven't seen each other for a long time, why, don't you want to be your husband?"

Huan Ji smelled of alcohol all over his body, and his face was flushed abnormally.The big shirt was open, the smile was unrestrained, and he spoke without any scruples. He looked like a nobleman, but he was clearly a rascal in the market.

Sima Daofu's lips trembled with anger.

What does this take her for?

Huan Ji didn't take it seriously, sat across from Sima Daofu, and smiled drunkenly: "Why, you are not happy to see your husband? If you are not happy, why did you come back from Jiankang? Stay in the mansion, hiccup, can you still find a chance to go?" Wuyi Lane, waiting for Wang Xianzhi to show up?"

"My husband is drunk."

"Drunk?" Huan Ji leaned closer, smelling pungent, "How can you come to see Xi Jun if you're not drunk?"

Yubi laughed out loud, as if he thought it was very funny.

Sima Daofu looked at him, he should have been furious, but instead of erupting unexpectedly, he had a sneer on his face, as if he was watching a monkey show, waiting for him to continue acting.

Leaving Jiankang, he took refuge in the Huan family.

She understands her situation.

Even if he didn't understand it before, he experienced threats from two slaves, listened to the majesty's earnest teachings, and met the people from Youzhou, no matter how stupid his brain is, he should be enlightened.

As soon as the people from Youzhou left, Huan Ji came to the door drunk, how could it be such a coincidence?

Sima Daofu narrowed his eyes, looked like he was drunk, but in fact his eyes were clear, Huan Ji, who had [-]% ulterior motives, sneered again: "Master, you and I have been married for many years, you should know my temperament. If you don't want to say it, I will I don't force it either. There are many beauties in the courtyard, the master can do as he pleases, so I won't accompany her."

Knowing that Huan Ji is useless, Sima Daofu wanted to poke him in the heart.

If you dare to think that you are a fool, and it is not pleasant to come to your door, don't blame her for adding salt to the wound.

"Long time no see, Xijun's temperament has not changed." Huan Ji put away his smile, his expression became gloomy.

"To each other." Sima Daofu sneered.

A mere vain prince of Linhe County has no official position, military power, or even the value of sending him to Jiankang as a hostage. What else can he rely on?

Make faces with her?

Don't weigh your own weight!

"Huan Zhongdao, I've always had a bad temper, and I think you know it too. I don't have much time to watch you act, so it's best to speak up if you have something to say."

Huan Ji's face sank like water, his teeth creaked.

Sima Daofu's mood suddenly improved, and he ordered his servant to bring tea soup, took a sip of it, and didn't even look at him.

"Your Majesty, you can dismiss the servant girl."

"No need." Sima Daofu said indifferently, "Aye is my confidant, if you have something to say, Husband Master, feel free to speak."

Aye knelt beside Sima Daofu, lowered his head slightly, and without making a sound, he just cut open the cakes with a bamboo knife, just the size of the entrance, put them piece by piece on a lacquer plate, and sent them to Sima Daofu.

After confirming that Sima Daofu would not change his mind, Huan Ji took a deep breath, suppressed his anger, and said, "Is someone from Youzhou here?"

"Yes." Sima Daofu picked up a piece of pastry, delighted in the soft texture and sweet taste.

"What did you say?"

"Master, are you questioning me?" Sima Daofu put down his bamboo chopsticks, turned his head to look at Huan Ji, with a smile that was not a smile.

In front of Princess Nankang, she had to lie low and be a small girl.Facing Huan Ji at this moment, he didn't hide his arrogance at all, his eyes were full of sarcasm, as if to say, who does Huan Ji think he is, dare to talk to her in such a tone.

"I..." Huan Ji clenched his fists hard, biting his back molars, his cheeks tightened, "I heard that my mother went to Youzhou, and I did it out of concern."

"Really?" Sima Daofu glanced at him, and picked up another piece of pastry.

There are indeed many novelties in Youzhou, even the sugar cakes are made differently.The taste is really extraordinary, with the tea soup, she can eat a whole half plate.

"Xijun," Huan Ji suppressed his anger, lowered his face, and said in a gentle voice, "you and I are husband and wife after all. Xijun should understand the principle of husband and wife as one body."

"Oh."

"The emperor summoned the majesty to the court several times, but the majesty refused to resign. Although it is an act of loyalty to the emperor, there is no guarantee that no one will fall into the court."

Sima Daofu turned his head again and looked at Huan Ji with an even more sarcastic smile.

"What the Husband Master wants to say, just say it straight. Why bother to beat around the bush like this, I'm tired of listening when you're tired of talking."

"What's the purpose of the people from Youzhou?" Huan Ji finally said the truth, "But the official has something to explain to you?"

Sima Daofu's heart skipped a beat, his expression remained calm.

"Why did the husband say that?"

"It's not good, that slave...how could Jingdao send someone to see you? I heard that there are still a few state soldiers left to protect you?" Huan Ji sneered, "You are a brother and wife, and he is a young man. I don’t know how to avoid taboos, aren’t you afraid that my elder brother will misunderstand?”

Sima Daofu was not angry.

As a matter of fact, those who cling to Wang Xianzhi obsessively will not be provoked by a few words at all.

Compared to Jiankang's rumors, Huan Ji's words are nothing at all.It's just that Huan Rong was involved in the words, and if it spread, there was no guarantee that Auntie would not hate her even more.

With a flash in his mind, Sima Daofu pretended to be angry, grabbed the lacquer lamp and threw it violently.

The lacquer cup flew past Huan Ji's forehead, and before he could question him, a lacquer plate flew towards him again.

The tea soaked the coat, and the cakes were all over his body, mixed with the strong smell of alcohol. Not only did he look embarrassed, but the smell was even more unpleasant.

"Sima Daofu!"

Huan Ji stood up abruptly, glaring at his wife who grabbed the lacquer plate again, "Why are you crazy?!"

"Am I going crazy?" Sima Daofu also stood up, not giving in at all, "Why don't you think about what you said?!"

"what did I say?"

"Speaking of me and Xiaolang? You deserve it too! Huan Ji, do you think you are still the second son of the Huan clan?" Sima Dao sneered, "You are already a useless person, a useless person! You have no official status, and you are even sent to Jiankang to serve as your father." Quality is not worthy! You have no children to worship incense, and you are a lonely ghost after death! Showing off in front of me? I don’t even look at what you are!"

"You, you, shrew!"

"A shrew?" Sima Daofu laughed a few times, "I'm a shrew, what should you do? Do you dare to divorce me? If you dare, believe it or not, the title of Duke Linhe will change hands?"

"You are crazy!"

"No, I'm not crazy." Sima Daofu smiled even wider, "It's you who are stupid, so stupid that you can't see how much you weigh, you are hopelessly stupid! Huan Xi broke a leg, but he is doing well Son, Huan Xin is a fool, and he is still an official in Jiankang. Huan Yi was insulted by you as an idiot, now that he is an official in a county, who would dare to underestimate him?"

"Huan Rong," Sima Daofu paused, and looked at Huan Ji as if he were looking at a frog in a well, a fool who didn't know the heights of heaven and earth, "He is the governor of Youzhou, Duke of Huainan! Huan Ji, you'd better Open your eyes, don't keep living in a dream!"

Huan Ji's face was pale, almost without color.

"Remember how you hurt him back then?"

"Nowadays, he is in power, and his title is comparable to that of a lord! Fame, popularity, and military exploits are almost everything. What did you want to call him before? Slave?" Sima Daofu sneered even worse, "Compared to him, You are a slave! You are a slave just like your aunt who is not on the stage!"

"Shut up!" Huan Ji's forehead was bulging with veins, his eyes were red, and he looked like he was about to devour someone.

Sima Daofu was vigilant, subconsciously took half a step back.

Huan Ji rushed his head angrily, lost his mind, and kicked him hard.The movement is too fast, and it uses a lot of strength. If it is kicked on the body, it is difficult to guarantee that it will not be injured.

At this moment, Aye suddenly rushed forward, stopped in front of Sima Daofu, and blocked her kick.

With a bang, Aye curled up on the ground, with blood spilling from the corner of his mouth, he still tried his best to block Huan Ji, and said hoarsely: "Your Highness, hurry up, come! Come! The second son is crazy!"

"Aye!"

Sima Daofu's eyes were reddened, staring at Huan Ji, he pulled out the phoenix hairpin suddenly, and stabbed it hard.

The servants outside heard the cry and rushed in. Seeing the situation in front of them, they stepped forward to hug Huan Ji regardless of fear.As if risking his life, he refused to let him "murder".

Sima Daofu took the opportunity to step forward, and the golden hairpin plunged into Huanji's shoulder.Puzzled for a while, I pulled it out and pricked it a second time.

"what!"

Huan Ji screamed in pain, but his hands and feet were firmly grasped, unable to move an inch.

Seeing Sima Daofu's red eyes and the gold hairpin attacking him again, he couldn't help but feel timid and begged for mercy: "Xijun, I was wrong, I was wrong! Don't do this, don't do it soon!"

"Pooh!"

Even though Sima Daofu was furious, he knew that he couldn't really kill Huan Ji.Otherwise, she would definitely not be able to leave Gushu alive.

Taking back the gold hairpin, she threw it on the ground as if she disliked the stained blood.

"Send the Second Young Master back." Sima Daofu bent down, seeing Aye's face was pale and his collar was soaked in cold sweat, he immediately ordered someone to call for a doctor.

"Your Highness, I have nothing to do with you." Aye insisted, "Your Highness hurt the Second Young Master, even if there is a reason for it, it is not easy to explain to the Lord. You need to explain it to the Lord as soon as possible, otherwise..."

A Ye spoke intermittently, and his complexion became worse and worse.

Sima Daofu bit his lower lip hard, "Don't worry, I know. I will save you, I will definitely save you!"

When the words fell, let the servants take good care of Aye, not to make any mistakes, and didn't make any descriptions, directly led people to the main courtyard, ignored the eyes of others, stood upright in front of the courtyard, and said that Sima Huan was going to be the master.

Wang Tanzhi hadn't left yet, when he heard the report from his loyal servant, he couldn't help but raise his eyebrows.After careful consideration, I decided not to take this muddy water trip.

"This is Da Sima's family affair, and it is not easy for outsiders to interfere. Pack your bags as soon as possible, and leave tomorrow."

"promise!"

Sima Daofu stood there for half a day, still refusing to leave.

It was impossible for Sima Huan to see her, so he asked people to ask why, Sima Daofu killed Huan Ji and made rude words, not only humiliating her, but also humiliating the Huan clan.

"Being separated by thousands of miles, even slandering that I have an affair with Xiao Lang is a ridiculous thing! I have lived in Jiankang for two years, and the eldest son and Lord San Lang are both in the mansion. Do you still want to say that I don't know them well?"

Sima Daofu went all out, ignoring the livid face of his loyal servant.

"If such words are spread, of course I will be scolded by the world, but what will the reputation of the Huan family be? Will the gentleman of the family marry a wife, and the girl will marry a man?"

"It's true that I hurt the Second Young Master, he was the one who violently hurt others first! If it wasn't for the loyal servant standing in front of him, I'm afraid I'd already be dead!"

"My lord does not decide for me, I will return to Jiankang immediately and ask my father to make the decision, please make a clear decision on civil and military affairs of the Manchu Dynasty!"

The so-called barefoot is not afraid of wearing shoes.

Sima Daofu has been suffocating these days, and once he erupts, the power is really amazing.

The loyal servant really had no choice but to tell the truth.

Huan Wen was panting heavily with anger, his eyes turned black, and his left side began to feel uncomfortable.

In the end, it was really helpless, it was Xi Chao who came to mediate and, at the request of Sima Daofu, allowed her to take people to Zicheng to live in another place, and not to pursue the matter of hurting people.

Sima Daofu didn't bother anymore, he packed his luggage faster than Wang Tanzhi, and moved out of Da Sima's mansion that day, and settled in a courtyard in Zicheng.

A Ye was placed carefully, Sima Daofu summoned someone from Youzhou, and said face to face: "I can agree to what Xiao Lang asked. However, I have three conditions."

"Your Highness, please speak."

"Firstly, a letter from Xiao Lang is required to leave a private seal."

"A servant cannot be the master of this matter, it needs to be reported."

"I know." Sima Daofu nodded and said, "Secondly, tell Auntie what happened today, and make it clear that if there are rumors, it is not my intention. Besides, I have broken with Huanji, and we will live separately today. I hope I can get a divorce. If not, I don't mind being a widow."

"Third, even if I leave the Huan family, Xiao Lang will protect me." Sima Daofu insisted, "If you agree to these three conditions, the things can be taken to Youzhou immediately. If you want me to come forward in the future I have absolutely nothing to say. If the royal family is involved, I will also come forward to help and speak for Xiao Lang."

The visitor promised.

"My servant immediately reported to Youzhou, and please wait for a few days, Your Highness."

Sima Daofu nodded, waited for him to step back, and got up to visit Aye.

"Your Highness."

"What did the doctor say?"

"Although it looks heavy, fortunately the bones are not broken, and it can be cured after half a month of recuperation."

"kindness."

Sitting on the side of the couch, Sima Daofu looked down at Aye, gently held her hand, and remained motionless for a long time.The maid and servant did not dare to make a sound, so they could only stay by the side until night fell and the lights came on.

Wang Tanzhi set off to return to Jiankang, and the news of Gushu flew into Xuyi with the pigeons.

Knowing Sima Daofu's three conditions, Huan Rong deliberated for a long time, discussed with Princess Nankang and Zhong Lin, and decided to agree to them all.On the same day, a letter was completed and sent to Gushu by a special person.

The letter was written on bamboo slips, so naturally it couldn't be sent by the pigeon.

It took some time to come and go, and it was late April when the golden seal was delivered to Youzhou.

At that time, the establishment of the crown prince was already on the agenda. Under the promotion of Xie An and Wang Tanzhi, the voices of approval accounted for the majority and successfully overwhelmed the opponents.

It's just that there are differences in the selection of the crown prince.

Empress Dowager Chu supported Sima Yu's two sons, saying that the emperor had two sons, so one of them should be chosen as the crown prince, and there was no need to choose another.

The DPRK and China have different opinions, and they are divided into several factions, with supporters and opponents.

The reasons for the opponents are very good, and it is also reasonable. The two birth mothers are Kunlun servants, and their status is too low.And he was demoted by the emperor because of a mistake, and he had several servants in the palace.

This is unimaginable for civil and military people who pay attention to blood and family background.

It is a kind of "insult" to face such a crown prince and even the emperor every day!

There was a lot of noise in the hall, and Sima Yu couldn't call Huan Wen, so he started delivering letters to Jingkou again.Qiangqiang held on to a court meeting, but couldn't suppress his intention to establish the crown prince, so he simply sided with some courtiers, and decided to abandon his son and select a successor from the royal family.

The emperor made a stand, and stood on the opposite side of the empress dowager.

The discord in Taicheng could not be concealed, the court and folk rumors were everywhere, and as Xi Yin submitted his application to enter the court, it was like cold water dripping into hot oil, and it boiled instantly.

At the same time, Huan Rong dispatched troops to Xuyi to increase troops for Shouchun in the name of "consolidating the border", and dispatched Yuan's servants to sneak into Yuzhou secretly, waiting for the opportunity to do it.

Huan Chong and Huan Huo turned a blind eye to Youzhou's mobilization of troops, and even wrote letters to the elders, praising Huan's extraordinary appearance, comparable to Xie's jade tree, and being the best among their peers.

Sima Huan got the report and immediately realized something was wrong.However, by mistake before, it gave people the impression that "it's not that he doesn't love his son-in-law, but he has been tempered to become a talent". He can only watch Huan Rong's voice in the clan increase and become his natural heir. There is no way to do it.

Jiankang's rain has already fallen, and it is only a matter of time before it becomes pouring.

Huan Rong's plan was gradually implemented, and there were occasional changes during the period, which did not affect the overall situation.

After receiving a letter from Jia Bing and Xun You, knowing that they were on their way back, Huan Rong's nerves, which had been tense for many days, relaxed a little, so Huan Rong temporarily put aside government affairs and planned to take a walk in the courtyard.

Not wanting to leave, I saw Yuan Feng practicing archery with a small bow.

This is nothing.

The problem is that, besides Zhou Yan who is pointing him out, there is actually a figure standing in the school grounds, with black hair and snow skin, high nose and deep eyes, impressively for "

Murong Chong who stayed in Xuyi for "business"!