Fate with you

Different from the Prison of the Ministry of Punishment, the Prison of Dali Temple is full of high-ranking officials who have committed serious crimes.

High-ranking officials, prominent nobles, and serious criminals, all three of these are occupied by Pei Bo'an, and he is imprisoned in the innermost cell with extremely strict guards.

As soon as Mai Rongen entered Dali Temple, a purple-robed official came out to greet him.Mu Sheng was by his side, feeling the power of a fox pretending to be a tiger.

Mai Rongen took out a note from his sleeve pocket, and said to the official: "Our family was ordered to interrogate Pei Bo'an, let the adults lead the way."

The order that he can obey is naturally a holy order.The purple-robed official took the note carefully in his hand and read it, and after confirming that it was correct, he stuffed it into his sleeve pocket, and said very politely: "Master Mai and this lord are invited to come with me."

Mu Sheng caught a glimpse of the vermilion ink pad on the note, which is the emperor's usual seal.They came straight from the imperial garden, and the note was always in Mai Rongen's sleeve pocket - His Majesty had expected that she would go to the prison.

The prison in Dali Temple was very dark, and there were oil lamps on the walls at intervals. The light from the oil lamps could not be transmitted very far. When a group of people walked in, a gust of wind blew up the flames, making the shadows on the wall extraordinarily gloomy.

Mu Sheng and Mai Rongen followed behind the purple-robed man without saying a word.Go straight in and reach an iron gate, where several jailers are guarding.

The purple-robed man stepped forward and said a few words, the leading jailer looked at him, took out the key, and opened the iron gate.

Inside is where the prisoners are held.

The person Mu Sheng wants to meet is still inside.Passing through four more iron gates, the man in purple robe said: "That one is inside, you two feel free to ask questions, I will wait here."

Mai Rongen turned sideways and said to Mu Sheng: "My lord, please."

Mu Sheng said thank you, and walked in.The purple-robed man gave her a surprised look. He thought Lord Mai was the presiding judge, but he didn't expect this fifth-rank official in crimson official robes to be.Thinking of the politician who was reprimanded by officials for his loyalty to His Majesty a few days ago, he probably guessed who it was.Sure enough, Jane is in the emperor's heart.

Mu Sheng didn't know what was going on in his mind.Walking to the innermost part, the accompanying jailer stepped forward to open the prison door, Mai Rongen glanced in, and said to Mu Sheng: "Your Excellency, if you have anything to say, just say it. If there is anything, just shout out, little one." can hear."

After he finished speaking, he led the people back ten steps away.

Mu Sheng pushed the door open and went in alone.I saw Pei Boan standing under the window in prison uniform.

The window is opened high, three to five feet above the head of a person, with a small square opening and several wooden slats in the middle, which is very simple.This is the only source of light in this prison.

Hearing the sound, Pei Bo'an turned around.Several days in prison did not make him look so desolate, except for the stubble on his lips, his clothes were clean, his back was straight, and his hair was combed meticulously, as if he was not in prison, but in a garden with elegant scenery when he was a child.

Mu Sheng suddenly became angry, he shouldn't be so calm.

I knew I had no way out.Pei Bo'an saw it through, so he wasn't too scared, thinking that he was the chief minister, so he had to maintain his demeanor anyway, and he didn't panic in the slightest when he saw the person coming - at this stage, he could still be worse. where to go

"I don't know why you came here?" He felt that there was no place to dig in his body, and someone came again somehow.

Mu Sheng took a step forward, and with the light coming in from the small window, Pei Boan could clearly see her face: "I came here for Mr. Pei. I wonder if Mr. Pei is still used to it?"

Pei Bo'an was stunned for a moment, a haze flashed in his deep eyes, he smiled and did not say yes or no, at this point, this cat or dog who came out of nowhere dared to act presumptuously in front of him.

Up to now, he is still very self-confident, maintaining a graceful demeanor, ready to die calmly.How could Mu Sheng do what he wished?She bowed her head and smiled slightly: "When he is about to die, I wonder if Mr. Pei still has any shortcomings in his life? Oh, there should be some. After all, the eldest son is still alive and well, enjoying the wealth and honor, and the Di family is gradually regaining its former glory. .”

Pei Bo'an frowned, but looked directly at Mu Sheng.

Mu Sheng continued: "However, from my daughter's point of view, Pei Gong's shortcomings are not limited to this - the daughter you cruelly put to death is still alive and well."

That peaceful face was finally torn apart, Pei Bo'an frowned, stared at Mu Sheng fiercely, and said in a deep voice, "What did you say?" That's impossible!He watched Pei Zhao die with his own eyes, and there was no way he would let her live!

Thinking of this, Pei Bo'an regained his composure. Yes, the emperor must have refused to let him die like this, and wanted to humiliate him. Just as he thought of this, the woman's soft, coquettish voice sounded again: "Father, you Don’t you recognize me? I’m Zhao’er.”

This tone was very similar to Pei Zhao's tone when he stood on tiptoe and pulled his sleeve coquettishly when he was young, Pei Bo'an's eyes suddenly widened!

"Don't struggle anymore. This is poison arrow wood. Nails can kill a tiger by urinating and urinating, let alone you." Mu Sheng said slowly, "Father, do you still remember this sentence?" This sentence was written before she died. Pei Bo'an said it himself, to her who fell to the ground and kept spitting out blood.This sentence appeared in her nightmares many times, disturbing her sleep.If there are ghosts and gods in this world, Mu Sheng feels that even if she cannot be reborn on Mu Mu Sheng, her resentment will make her linger in the world for a long time until she sees his end with her own eyes.

Pei Bo'an's wide eyes were gradually stained with fear.He shook his head in disbelief, but it was indeed he who said that sentence, and they were the only ones in the room at that time, and no third person knew it.

"Are you surprised?" Relying on his intuition, Mu Sheng said the words that hit him the most, "Father tried his best and made various arrangements, and finally killed his daughter, but he didn't want to kill me at all. And you , but almost died because of it, and the Pei family will also be destroyed because of you."

"Have you ever wondered why His Majesty insisted on charging you with the crime of intending to usurp the throne? Since His Majesty knew about this, she wanted to avenge me, and she was worried about being charged with such treason. ? How to make the Pei family never stand up?"

Pei Bo'an took a step back in fear, he unconsciously swallowed his saliva, and pointed at Mu Sheng tremblingly: "You, you..."

"Do you want to know where your mother is?" Mu Sheng took a step forward and forced him back. "Since I'm still alive, where do you think my mother is?"

Pei Bo'an's face was ashamed immediately, and the fear and fear slowly receded, and deep resentment and madness shone in his eyes.

Mu Sheng clearly understood his emotions, and continued to stimulate him: "Look, you've been busy for nothing, you could have lived a decent life, a high-ranking official, respected by others, but you chose to kill yourself The person who should not be killed. Father, the person who should be killed is not my mother and me, but you who are ungrateful."

From the beginning to the end, her tone was very calm, just stating a fact.But those words fell into Pei Bo'an's ears, it was like spitting out Xinzi's venomous tongue, spraying venom ferociously.

Mu Sheng hated him, especially after knowing the truth, how could his mother feel sorry for him, and how could she and her brother feel sorry for him!He did something stupid himself, he didn't know what to say, he couldn't tell right from wrong, but he blamed it on his mother.Without his mother, how could his official career be so smooth? Why would he marry his mother if he wanted that childhood sweetheart? It's obviously selfish to the extreme!

Pei Boan finally regained his senses from the shocking fact. His eyes were red, his calmness at the beginning was gone, and he seemed to have aged ten years all of a sudden. His well-maintained face instantly aged. He said angrily to Mu Sheng: " Just like your disgusting mother, she can only bully others! You should have died long ago, I failed to kill you in this life, and I will not be lenient in the next life!"

He was so angry that he lost his mind, he didn't even pay attention to why Pei Zhao turned into Bi Musheng.After he finished speaking, he strode forward, intending to grab Mu Sheng's neck and kill her again.Mu Sheng backed away with a sneer, easily dodging his attack.

His hands and feet were all equipped with torture instruments, his movements were not quick, and his anger burned his reason, making his face distorted into a terrifying look, seeing Mu Sheng dodge once, he rushed up again unwillingly.

Mu Sheng suddenly felt dull, turned around, and walked out of the cell, behind him Pei Bo'an shouted madly.

Seeing her coming out, Mai Rongen hurried forward.

Mu Sheng was very depressed, but still kept vigilant and said: "My lord..."

Without her having to finish speaking, Mai Rongen said: "The small ones count."

The people around His Majesty are extremely considerate.Mu Sheng nodded: "Thank you, my lord." Then he walked out.

Mai Rongen respectfully sent her figure to disappear behind the iron gate, then summoned two jailers, and walked into the cell calmly.After a while, he came out of it, and as he walked, he put down the rolled up sleeves lightly, his posture was not like a eunuch, but like a scholar who had read poetry and books.

Behind him, Pei Bo'an fell to the ground, blood flowed from the corner of his mouth, he opened his mouth, but he could only utter the intermittent syllables of "Aah".Like a babbling child, Pei Bo'an blushed with resentment, his normally majestic and clear eyes were clouded in this short moment, and it was impossible for him to utter a single word in the few days left.

Mu Sheng was waiting outside, together with the man in purple robe.There are strict regulations on the robes and crowns of the Dajin Dynasty, what kind of clothes a person of what rank should wear.The purple official robes can be worn by high-ranking officials above rank three.

The third rank of Dali Temple is the chief official Dali Temple Qing.

Dali Siqing is very approachable, talking to Mu Sheng, after a few words, they are familiar.After a while, Mai Rongen came out.

The three of them left the cell together, and after saying goodbye to Dali Temple Minister, they left Dali Temple again.

Mai Rongen naturally wanted to go back to the palace, and Mu Sheng wanted to see the emperor very much at this moment, so they went to the palace together.

Her heart is not as peaceful as it seems on the surface.The rebellion made her biological father mad, and Mu Sheng missed her mother very much. If her mother was still alive as she lied to imply that she was using it to anger Pei Bo'an, it would be fine.

My mother misunderstood the person, she didn't see the deep inferiority complex buried deep under Pei Bo'an's excessive self-esteem, she didn't see clearly the insidiousness and viciousness of this person.He is smart and wise, but he is even more preoccupied and cannot tolerate the slightest violation.Such a person has caught up with his mother's life.

Really, not worth it!

When Mu Sheng arrived at the palace, Meng Xiuyi had already returned to Jianzhang Palace from the imperial garden.Seeing her coming, she was not too surprised, but raised her head, pointed to the couch beside her and said, "Sit."

Mu Sheng obeyed and sat down.

The temple is lit with the incense of meditation, faint, permeating between the breath, as distant as the thin clouds in the sky, and like the gurgling water in the deep mountain stream.Mu Sheng slowly calmed down, and when Meng Xiuyi raised his head again, he fell into a pair of An Tian's eyes.

These eyes are very similar to the eyes she saw when she woke up from a coma many years ago.In that narrow escape, she almost died in the hands of the soldiers sent by the third prince. She never imagined that for many days after that, she would be grateful for that assassination. The woman who came out is worth it.

Meng Xiuyi's eyes flickered slightly, he walked over, touched Mu Sheng's hair on the temples, and said, "Have you seen it? Are you feeling better?"

What he said was clearly ironic, and he laughed at her for having to go there, which made him feel bad for no reason.Then Mu Sheng said stiffly: "I feel better, I suddenly become enlightened, very refreshing."

Meng Xiuyi sneered and said, "Then what are you doing here? Don't you come to ask me to comfort you after being hit?"

She was mean again.Mu Sheng was surprised to find that she was so mean, but her mood jumped up.Being transferred and taught by His Majesty, she was so eager to be bullied, she was really... Mu Sheng was quite speechless to herself.

In short, after being stabbed harshly by His Majesty the Emperor, which was not considered consoling, Mu Sheng recovered and was able to speak with a smile as usual.

Seeing her like this, Meng Xiuyi couldn't help but smile.

She summoned Haiding's son today.Haiding was posthumously named "Wenzhen" a few days ago. This posthumous title is a great affirmation of the hard-working literati.

It's a pity that Hai Song, the son of Hai Ding, doesn't have the talent of his father. He is honest, but a bit dull. To be a rich man who has no worries about food and clothing, and to take care of grandparents and mother.

Compensation to loyal family members made her life easier.The next step is to punish the treacherous officials.Pei Bo'an's punishment has not yet been decided, Meng Xiuyi considered many things, and he had to ask Mu Sheng's opinion again.

In fact, Mu Sheng has no enmity with the rest of the Pei family.As Pei Bo'an gained power, her second uncle Pei Zhongtai, third uncle Pei Shuping, and fourth uncle Pei Jikang were all officials outside.Pei Zhongtai is already a governor, and he is in charge of the government. Pei Jikang is only thirty years old, and he was awarded a Jinshi five years ago. Now he is a county magistrate, so he can be regarded as young and promising.

But if something like this happens, they will definitely not be able to be officials.

After half a month of dawdling, the emperor finally issued an edict that Pei Bo'an and Pei Shao's Wumen beheaded, and the three clans, except Di's family and Pei Chen, were all exiled to Lingnan, and their children and grandchildren would never be recalled.

Such punishment can be regarded as kindness.

For fear of affecting his own ministers, the court couldn't help heaving a sigh of relief. It seems that His Majesty did not intend to involve this matter too widely.It's just that those officials who are too deeply involved will inevitably be exiled.

Meng Xiuyi looked at those ministers who were terrified, and it seemed that the imperial court should have more newcomers.