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Before the words fell, the old lady sneered and said: "Master Yuan's words are really impassioned, and I am ashamed." Although he said this to Yuan Zanbi, he was looking at the emperor, " How about Qiao Yu’s merits? What Qiao Yu did in the case of Chen Qiutai was indeed inappropriate. Qiao Yuming’s aim was to clear the court, but he actually pointed his sword at the prince! Rumors arose in the palace, and the clan’s people’s hearts fluttered, forcing the prince to rebel and shake the foundation of the country. Master Yuan would not hesitate to ask Ask, what kind of plan is he, Qiao Jiji, trying to figure out!"

At this remark, the four were astonished.

Xie Jujin said in a deep voice, "Teacher, be careful with your words."

Chen Qiutai's matter was ordered by the emperor, even if Qiao Yu really had selfish intentions, at best it was only fueling the flames, the Taifu's words were alluding to the emperor!Xie Jujin couldn't help but look up, and as expected, he saw the emperor's expression was gloomy.

Qiao Yu seemed very tired and said: "The case of Chen Qiutai is indeed selfish, and I did not handle it properly. Your Majesty will punish you."

Qiao Yu only mentioned his own fault, picking the emperor clean.

Xie Jujin caught a glimpse of the young man's beautiful pale face from the corner of his eye.

The emperor said coldly: "This matter has long been settled, so there is no need to bring it up again. Yuanqing, you must not only be talking about the crime of Crown Prince Chen, right?"

Yuan Zan wrote: "The situation is like this, and it is meaningless to kill Qiao Xiang again. Huzhou Prefecture is not far from here, and there are [-] garrison troops. I wonder if it is possible to transfer troops from Huzhou to defend Zhongzhou?"

No way.Many people think in their hearts.

The Huzhou garrison was set up by the first emperor Huiwen Emperor, and its purpose was indeed to protect the emperor when Zhongzhou was in crisis.The Gu family, a prominent family in Huzhou, has been guarding the generals for generations, holding heavy troops in their hands, and has won the emperor's trust.

The Gu family should be loyal to the emperor, and they are indeed loyal to the emperor.

However, the emperor's access to the throne was not very legitimate, so the prince's death was too strange. It was just that the late emperor was seriously ill at that time, and several princes died or were exiled in the struggle. He was seriously ill and made him the prince.

Many people have doubts and dissatisfaction, among them is the Gu family, although they did not reveal it directly, they mostly obeyed and disobeyed His Majesty's decrees, just like a prince who ruled a separate area.However, the location of Huzhou is too special. It is surrounded by Zhongzhou and Wanzhou. The former is the capital of the country, while the latter is prosperous. Three-thirds of the national tax and silver comes from Wanzhou. There are no heavy guards, and the guard Gu Yuanting is very smart. , to save enough face for the imperial court, the imperial court regards the matter of Huzhou as a chronic disease of the country, but has no choice but to turn a blind eye.

Transfer troops from Gu Yuanting?

With Gu Yuanting's attitude towards Jinshang, if he didn't turn to help the prince, attacking back and forth is already a loyal way!

The emperor looked at the Yuanzan pen thoughtfully.

He also seemed to feel that it was impossible for Gu Yuanting to send troops. Even if it was possible, would Gu Yuanting ask him for any additional conditions?Which of these conditions is more precious than Qiao Yu's life?

The tears on Qiao Yu's face had dried up, only the corners of his eyes were still radiantly red.Comparing with his pale face, the red became redder, and the white became paler, like a few drops of blood spilled into fresh snow.

The emperor looked away.

The ninth-five-year-old who can easily decide the life and death of others spoke calmly, as if he had written the last stroke of Qiao Yu's life, he said: "The prince has lost his virtue, but after all, I and the prince are father and son. At the end of the war, life will be ruined. I don't want to implicate the people, and I don't want father and son to kill each other." He looked down, and the strange thing was that the face of Qiao Yu, a dying man, was not ugly. Seeing his hands trembling slightly, he clenched his fists tightly, and let them go after a while, "I promise the prince."

An indescribable surprise spread in Xie Jujin's heart.He didn't show it on his face, he just said: "Your Majesty is wise."

Qiao Yu's face turned pale, as if he could be dragged out for burial at any time.

An official's eyes darkened, and he staggered. If the person beside him hadn't caught his arm quickly, he might have knelt down directly.

The emperor heard the mighty His Majesty's sage.

Qiao Yu put one hand on the other, put it in front of him, bent down, and made a very respectful salute cautiously, "Minister, accept the decree."

He could see the Yuanzan pen as long as he tilted his head slightly, but he remained motionless, maintaining this posture respectfully.

The emperor sighed, raised his hand and interrupted the Yuanzan pen that was about to speak, and said: "Take Xiang Qiao down, wait..." He paused, "Wait for the prince to come, and then deal with it."

Ning You had done the same thing for ten years.

It was also a group of people who persecuted him seemingly obediently, and at the end, they shouted, Your Majesty, Your Majesty.

Although it was a pity not to kill Qiao Yu immediately, but the crown prince was coming soon, anyone could save Qiao Yu's life, only the crown prince would not.

If Qiao Yu dies, can His Majesty find someone to suppress the family?Who is willing to take such a risk?

The emperor said tiredly, "Let's go, gentlemen."

Whether proud, desperate or unwilling, all the ministers left with a big gift.

Yuan Zanbi strode out without hesitation.

When it came, the clouds were overcast, and the drizzle was like silk, falling on people head-on, and it was bitterly cold.

Eunuch Xia shouted behind Yuan Zanbi; "Master Yuan, Master Yuan—"

Yuan Zanbi's footsteps stopped, and Eunuch Xia hurried to catch up and put the umbrella on the head of Yuan Zanbi. Because of his short stature, he still had to stand on tiptoe, panting, "I called my lord from behind for a long time, and my lord heard it." Well, this old slave can't stand this whole body." He spoke enthusiastically, but Yuan Zanbi's expression didn't relax at all.

Because of the rain, a lot of Yuan Zanbi's broken hair stuck to his face, making him look a bit embarrassed.

However, his expression was cold, his lips and complexion were as pale, like a young and handsome statue.

He had also seen this expression on the face of the young general five years ago.

Eunuch Xia still smiled and said, "Lord Yuan, His Majesty asked you to go to the study."

Yuan Zanbi turned and went back.

Eunuch Xia walked behind him holding an umbrella, not being able to cover the Yuan hairpin pen and getting himself wet, and kept complaining: "Master Yuan, please slow down!"

Yuan Zan's pen slowed down a bit, reached out to take Eunuch Xia's umbrella, and said, "Eunuch Xia, please come forward."

Yuan Zanbi does not know where the emperor's study is.

Eunuch Xia looked at Yuan Zanbi's cold expression, swallowed the old slave's daring, which was against the rules, and walked in front of Yuan Zanbi without saying a word.

As the rain was getting heavier, Yuan Zanbi stepped into the study, and the hem of the official robe was dark.

A stove is lit in the study, and the four corners of the stove are faucets containing beads. The golden beads are hollow, and spices are placed in it to dissipate the charcoal gas.

Eunuch Xia put the umbrella in a corner of the study and stood there, bowed and left.

In the study, there are only the emperor and Yuan Zan pen.

The hem of Yuan Zan's official uniform was still dripping, and it fell on the ground where no wool blanket was laid, forming a small pool.

He knelt down, bowed his head and said, "See Your Majesty."

The chiseled smooth stone slab was icy cold, and the chill passed down his legs like needles.

The emperor did not ask Yuan Zan to write.

The emperor didn't speak, and Yuan Zan's pen didn't move, so he knelt like this.

His clothes were already soaked, and kneeling on the ground was like adding insult to injury.The waist wrapped in the official uniform was extremely tight, and the trembling was suppressed with all his strength. He stared at the ground, his eyes were dark and difficult to understand.

The emperor said: "I remember, Qiao Yu sent someone to kill you."

What does this have to do with today's events?

Yuan Zan wrote: "I don't know."

The emperor was very interested: "Now I'm telling you, does Yuan Qing want to finish what he has said, or go back?"

Yuan Zanbi only felt that his body was getting colder and colder, and he replied: "The value of being a man lies in the beginning and the end, and I still want to finish talking."

The emperor's smile was even stronger, and it was slightly different from the powerless and angry emperor just now, "I promise you."

"It is true that the crown prince has personal hatred for Qiao Xiang because of Chen Qiutai's incident, but killing Qiao Xiang will not help the matter. Don't you hear that Emperor Jing punished and killed Chao Cuo, so the king of Wu will stop the drums and banners?" Yuan Zanbi's voice was weak He trembled, but it wasn't fear, but coldness, "Your Highness has thousands of ways to impeach Xiang Xiang Qiao to His Majesty. Why did you take such a risk and choose such a way to escape death for a Qiao Yu? Please think deeply, Your Majesty, the prince's intention is definitely not just for Xiang Xiang Qiao. It is His Majesty's right."

The emperor said lightly: "Presumptuous."

"Chen, you are loyal." Yuan Zanbi said in a hoarse voice.

"The so-called inseparable relationship," said the emperor, "Master Yuan is smart and cautious, how could he say such things to me? Or is it because of Qiao Yu that Yuan Qing has such courage."

"I have no selfish intentions," Yuan Zanbi replied.

The emperor sneered lightly, and he said: "I thought you were entangled with Qiao Yu, but Qiao Yu was the only one who was entangled with each other. Didn't you expect that the two are in love with each other?"

"minister……"

The emperor interrupted him and said: "Even if, as you said, the Crown Prince is coveting my seat, what about Gu Yuanting? I am very curious about what Yuanqing can use to impress Gu Yuanting."

Yuan Zan wrote: "I'm not sure, so I can only try my best."

He spoke calmly, and after the emperor finished listening, his eyes fell on the inkstone on the table, wondering if it would be able to wake him up if he hit someone with it.

The emperor laughed back in anger, "Try as hard as you can?"

Yuan Zan wrote: "It's better than getting caught with nothing."

The emperor said: "I thought that since you dare to say it, you are absolutely sure. Now, you stand in front of me and tell me that you can only try your best. Yuanzan pen, I am thinking that I should reprimand you Is it whimsical, or ask someone to drag you down to accompany Qiao Yu."

Yuan Zanbi just lowered his head.

This person gave him no guarantees and was not that loyal to him.

If Gu Yuanting's soldiers and horses really entered Zhongzhou, it might indeed pose a threat. However... Gu Yuanting is also in Zhongzhou. Perhaps, the matter of Huzhou can be completely resolved here.

That's it, why not give it a try?

The emperor said: "Get up, Yuan Qing."

Yuan Zan stood up with support.

The emperor said: "What you said is no different from the Arabian Nights." He observed Yuan Zanbi's expression, but to his disappointment, Yuan Zanbi didn't show much emotion, "But the matter has reached a point of no return. I promise you to give it a try. Remember, the Crown Prince's hatred for Qiao Yu is deep in his heart, and if you come back a moment later, you will only see Qiao Yu's body... Maybe there won't even be a body."