Records of the King of Xin'an County

After the decree issued by the three divisions to interrogate the assassination case of King Pu, it almost immediately attracted the attention of all the officials in the court.What's more, the news of the common man Li Song's family being attacked has spread all over the court, making people even more imaginative.

Back then, these two competed to win the heir, just like enemies, they used all kinds of tricks such as assassination and frame-up, and ended up losing both sides.They were indeed punished, but the saint's wrath would not be poured out on his sons, but only on those high-ranking officials and families who supported them sincerely.So many people were involved at that time, and those who were close to the abolished prince were sentenced to beheaded regardless of their status.The family exiles are even more unknown.Those who supported King Pu were demoted and resigned, and his official career was cut off.

So, rumors spread one after another from nowhere: Perhaps those exiled exiled families in the past sneaked back to take revenge.Otherwise, why did you choose these two to start with?They are not in the way of anyone in the court now, and they are not involved in any conflict of interests at all. If it is not for revenge, how can they explain the actions of these dead men?

Maybe someone with a heart was instigating it, and within two days, this kind of gossip was already heard in the streets and alleys.Yan's and Zhou's strictly ordered that no one in Prince Pu's house should talk about it, no one dared to spread any random news, and the two of them didn't take these rumors to heart.In this way, His Royal Highness Prince Pu can continue to rest quietly.

In the Tai Chi Palace, the Crown Princess Du Shi who was acting as an agent for the palace affairs even made an example of others by punishing several palace servants who talked privately, strictly forbidding these words to disturb the Queen Qin who was recuperating from illness.

However, no matter how strict the defense is, it cannot prevent some people from deliberately disturbing the peace of the royal family.

On the surface, Princess Anxing, who was very enthusiastic about the sickness, did not know what was in her mind, but she pretended to be unintentional and talked about it in front of Queen Qin: "Mother, these rumors of revenge are everywhere now. Everyone is talking about it. I don't know if it's true or not. I'm really flustered. I've been worrying about my two elder brothers. Wasn't Grandpa not kind enough when he dealt with those people back then? Only the first offender was killed, and the rest were just as good. It’s only one or two thousand miles away. If they hadn’t obstructed it, how could the two elder brothers fight to such an extent—”

Yan frowned slightly, and interrupted her coldly: "Sister Anxing, since it's just a rumor, you don't have to believe it too much. Besides, the A's family is still ill, saying these groundless rumors to others I'm afraid it's not appropriate for A's family to listen." She was always gentle and rarely changed her expression, but she was clearly really angry now.No matter how gentle a person is, he doesn't want to be pretended to be "cared for" by others.It is not an exaggeration to say that he has ulterior motives by repeating mistakes that have already passed over and over again, as if fearing that everyone will not remember.

Prince Pu's family has long lost power, so how could Princess Anxing put her in her eyes, and glanced at her with a half-smile: "Sister-in-law San misunderstood. I was worried about the two elder brothers from the bottom of my heart. Moreover, I have been hiding it from the bottom of my heart." The news that my mother's eldest brother and third brother were assassinated may not be appropriate."

Princess Qinghe narrowed her phoenix eyes slightly, and said: "This is Grandpa's order, what's wrong with Second Sister?"

Princess Anxing pretended to be surprised and was waiting to explain herself. Empress Qin said indifferently: "They were all assassinated before? Are you talking about Sanlang's encounter with bandits before? If the two of them were not injured, then it's fine. As for who the murderer is, I think the third division will definitely investigate and find out the truth. Just listen to those false rumors, and you don’t need to tell me specifically.”

Hearing this, Princess Anxing's face turned green and pale, showing a sense of grievance.

Empress Qin looked at her, and sighed softly: "You all go out, just let A Hui and Yue Niang (Princess Changning) come in and accompany me."

The concubines and princesses withdrew. The Crown Princess and Princess Qinghe sat with Yan Shi and Princess Linchuan.The juniors under them, such as daughter-in-law and daughter, did not dare to say more, and the outside room immediately fell into an awkward silence.

In the inner room, Li Huixuan sat on the side of the bed and talked about the progress of the investigation with Queen Qin in detail.

He did not hide the fact that someone in Shangzhou sent him a message, and said with a smile: "Grandmother, don't worry, this case has some clues. A small family known as the Luonan Tian family first deliberately concealed the trilogy, and then tried to hunt down The family members of Buqu are extremely suspicious. The Shangzhou government carefully investigated and found that most of the newly built cemeteries of their family Buqu were empty. They also gave a lot of instructions (road guides) without authorization in the past one or two months. It sounds like there are two or three hundred people, but there are only two or thirty people hidden in their family, so they must be connected with other rebels."

"Now, all the men in their family have been interrogated in prison. After a while, other rebels involved in the case will be found out. My grandson thinks that maybe these rebels are the same group of rebels who assassinated Da Shifu's family. .”

Empress Qin nodded lightly, and did not comment on whether what he said was right or wrong, she just smiled and said: "You child, when you talk about these tricks, you can't see at all that you have spoken to you before in front of all the officials. The three of you, grandpa and grandfather, look like weeping in each other's arms."

Li Hui was startled, unexpectedly, the memory he most wanted to erase had already reached Queen Qin's ears.He looked at Princess Changning reflexively. The little girl who was listening with gusto just now blushed slightly and pouted her lips slightly: "It was my grandfather who mentioned it first, so I followed up with a few words..."

Li Hui was also quite helpless: he really wanted to deceive himself and others, pretending that this incident never happened.But unexpectedly, my grandfather would happily share it with others - anyone who hears this should think that his temper is about the same as that of the young grandpa.That's all, it's all been spread, so what if the reputation is ruined?If it really makes the prince's uncle think that he is such a person, it will not be completely useless.

Empress Qin saw the expressions of the two brothers and sisters, and found it even more interesting: "I really can't blame Yueniang for this matter. Speaking of which, tomorrow will be the third day of March. It's finally the Shangsi Festival, so you don't have to stay with me It’s by your side. Take a good walk by the Qujiang Pond and take a look at the scenery in late spring. When you have seen enough, come back and talk to me, it’s also very good.”

Li Hui had just arrived, and was busy with entering the palace to serve the sick, so he hadn't visited Chang'an City yet, and the princess of Changning seldom went out of the palace because of her young age, so she couldn't hide her joy.Empress Qin also let Yan Shi, Yue Wangfei Wang Shi, and the three princesses not have to enter the palace on the Shangsi Festival: "It is enough to have Adu with me. Originally, I didn't even want to keep her, but I can't leave this palace for a moment." If we leave her, we have to let her have a boring Shangsi Festival."

Mrs. Du smiled and said, "How could it be boring to be with my family comfortably and listen to her teachings? I'm afraid my sisters-in-law and sisters all want to trade with my son." Yan and Princess Qinghe and others The people immediately responded in unison, coaxing Empress Qin to smile, and the sickness on her face seemed to have disappeared a lot.

At dusk, the three of Yan's family left the palace as usual.When he arrived in front of King Pu's mansion, Li Hui, who was riding slowly, saw something strange at the gate from a distance.Walking closer and taking a closer look, there are unexpectedly several unfamiliar ox carts parked quietly beside the gate.The servants guarding these ox carts are well behaved and obviously of extraordinary origin.And even though his own barracks were wide open, and the handymen and servants came and went, they all treated it as if the convoy didn't exist, as if they didn't see it.

Li Hui was puzzled, and was about to call his servants to inquire, when he saw a few well-dressed middle-aged ladies getting down from the leading ox carts decorated with jewels and jade, supported by maidservants.Those noble ladies looked very strange, with different expressions.There are those who seem to be guilty, those who are slightly indifferent, and those who are faintly unhappy.

Li Hui thought of his few relatives, and immediately recalled—the sister-in-law, Zhou, is the daughter of Princess Linchuan, and these days there are a lot of contacts, and the population is not prosperous. Of course, people cannot be relatives of the Zhou family.And his mother, Yan, was born in a family of ministers for many generations, his father was a high-ranking minister in the Ministry of Industry, and his uncle was a master craftsman, all of whom were well-known masters of calligraphy and painting in the Tang Dynasty.He never knew that the relationship between Yan's family and Yan's family had broken down before, but after returning to Beijing, Yan's family never mentioned her natal family, which also shows that she and the Yan's family have indeed almost severed ties.

Of course, Li Hui and Yan Shi have a deep relationship and feel that there is nothing wrong with their mother.If the relationship with her natal family breaks down, it must be the fault of the Yan family.This matter must also have something to do with the failure to seize the heirloom that year, and their family was expelled from Chang'an.Although it is human instinct to seek advantages and avoid disadvantages, it is really chilling to abandon a daughter in order to preserve the family.

At this time, an old mother Fu who looked quite prestigious came forward and saluted respectfully: "I have seen Her Royal Highness, Her Royal Highness, and Her Royal Highness. Your Royal Highness, I have not seen you for so many years, Madam I have been thinking about His Highness in my heart. Hearing the news that His Highness is about to return to Beijing, I look forward to it every day. Unexpectedly, His Highness has been so busy after returning to Beijing, and I have never been able to see him. Therefore, Madam specially ordered the ladies to bring the old slaves together Come to visit. Ladies have been waiting for several hours, and finally look forward to His Highness returning home."

Yan Shi, who was sitting in the car, responded lightly: "I'm sorry, I'm sorry. I've been busy taking care of my family these days, and I really don't have time to deal with other things." In the few days when she just returned to Beijing, she also I used to think that if my natal family sent a post and came to visit her, she would just walk down the steps.However, there were only loads of presents waiting to arrive, but no one was there, and her heart became completely cold.

It wasn't until recently that the news of the royal family's father-son brotherly love spread throughout Chang'an, and the Yan family sent invitations one after another, but she just pretended not to have seen them.For several days in a row, they couldn't wait to reply and came here on their own.He clearly knew that she had to enter the palace every day, but he waited outside the gate of the mansion early, and now he was showing a tired look. Was it for her to see?Or is it for passers-by?

Those who don't know, I'm afraid they will wonder in their hearts how bad-tempered Princess Pu is!Not to mention the inattentive hospitality, but even let a few natal sisters-in-law wait outside the gate of the house!What a big shelf!Are they convinced that she has to hold back her anger to welcome them in for the sake of her own reputation and reconcile with them? !

The more he thought about it, the angrier Yan became, and the more ugly his face became.Mrs. Zhang opened the curtains and shook her head at Li Hui who was guarding the car.

Li Hui got off his horse and went up to meet her. He said with a faint smile, "Recently, my mother has been taking care of my grandmother. She has been working hard for a whole day, and she is already extremely tired. I am afraid it is not convenient to entertain you. The same is true for my sister-in-law. She is too tired." I don't even want to say anything. Why don't you come back another day?"

The members of the Yan family couldn't take pride in him as the county king, so they boarded the car and left resentfully.For the sake of etiquette, Mrs. Zhou ordered a few words in a low voice, ordering someone to pick up a few carts of gifts for them to take back.Yan Shi never said a word from the beginning to the end.