My country, you can pinch it

Dacheng Palace

The imperial concubine's footsteps were as stiff as ice, even when she knelt down, she seemed to be exhausting all her strength, so she simply stopped kneeling and stood in the hall, and Emperor Shun didn't show any dissatisfaction on his face.

In nearly 30 years of husband and wife, it was the first time that the imperial concubine looked directly at the sky so boldly, putting aside her cautiousness, while Emperor Shun was holding tea, drinking it one by one, and no one spoke.

At this moment, Qin Hai came in and respectfully said to Emperor Shun: "Your Majesty, all the palace servants in the Luoying Palace have been captured, and the Punishment Division is ordered to separate them for custody, so that no one slips through the net."

Emperor Shun nodded when he heard the words, "I lost one, I'm asking you."

"Slavery." After speaking, Qin Hai didn't even dare to look at the imperial concubine, and immediately went out.

The imperial concubine had already had a premonition, her throat was still extremely dry, she finally said in a hoarse voice: "Is the emperor really so cruel?"

Such words, coming from the mouth of the imperial concubine, feel a little ridiculous. Don't you know what this is?

Emperor Shun dismissed it, he walked down the steps and arrived at the side of the imperial concubine, with a trace of mockery on his face, lowered his head, and asked softly into her ear: "Concubine, the wine that night was delivered very well, It's really ecstasy."

The imperial concubine opened her eyes, her body suddenly trembled and swayed.

"Lao Qi asked you for a debt. In fact, he found the wrong person. The 30 years of glory and wealth should be paid back to him."

"But Lang'er is innocent..." the imperial concubine said hoarsely.

"That's why I imprisoned him to avoid you being implicated, but what he will do in the future depends on what you, a mother, do." Emperor Shun indifferently gave a choice, which was also a threat.

Tears finally fell down, the imperial concubine's feet softened, and she finally sat down on the ground. She laughed at herself, knowing that there was no room for maneuver today, "For the sake of husband and wife for many years, the emperor, may you tell me how to arrange Lang'er?" , how will the Wang clan treat them?"

Emperor Shun thought about it, and there was nothing he couldn't say, "Lang'er was banned for a year, sealed to the southwest, and would not return to Beijing without an edict. As for the Wang family..." He twitched the corners of his mouth, "I have to ask the Taifu what he thinks. How to deal with it."

The imperial concubine looked at Emperor Shun, "Has the emperor found uncle?"

Emperor Shun smiled slightly, as if everything was under control, "Why should I go to him, he is no different from you, he thinks he has the handle on me, he seems to be able to do whatever he wants, but it's a pity...you have Lang'er, he has Ke'er Whether Lao Qi has a chance to sit there in the future depends on the sincerity of the Taifu." He pointed to the dragon chair behind him.

The imperial concubine was taken aback when she heard the words, and then smiled wryly, "In terms of the ability to manipulate people's hearts, who can compare to the emperor, you are really lonely!"

Emperor Shun ignored her sarcasm, and only said: "Since everything is clear, you can take care of yourself, Qin Hai."

Qin Hai, who was guarding outside the hall, immediately walked in, "The servant is here."

"Send the imperial concubine back to the Luoying Palace, so that I can serve you."

"Yes."

The turmoil in the palace happened so quickly, no one expected that the emperor would act so vigorously, and there was not even a trace of wind before.When the imperial concubine was under house arrest, the Wang family was also surrounded by the imperial guards, and they were imprisoned from top to bottom.

Then the crime that had been sealed for more than 20 years was revealed to the world in a half-covered manner, shocking the entire capital.

It turned out that the concubine Wang was wronged back then, and her relationship with the champion was also arranged by others, and the person who framed her was precisely the current imperial concubine!her sister!

The imperial concubine took the lead in giving birth to a son, fearing that her sister would give birth to a prince again, and her jealousy would turn into resentment, so she took an opportunity to get rid of the thorn in her side, and her father, Wang Shangshu, also took this opportunity to step down on the royal family's superior position.

It is said that the imperial concubine was always taken care of by her sister in the harem, so no one bullied her, and she gave birth to a child safely, but she did not expect that the latter had a heart of snakes and scorpions, staged a story about a farmer and a snake, and pretended to raise Liu Ke under her knees, to win The praise and good name of the world has earned her the title of noble concubine. Such a poisonous woman is really abominable.

Thinking of Liu Ke being called the son of a poor man for more than 20 years, and accepting a thief as his mother, everyone couldn't help sighing. If there was no such thing, this seventh prince would have been born in the middle palace, which can be called honorable.

No wonder the Seventh Prince and the Sixth Prince had turned against each other for no reason at the beginning, presumably because they knew about their own backgrounds, so they left the capital without resentment.

Looking at the emperor's actions in broad daylight now, it means to set things right.Some thought far and wide, and immediately set their sights on Yongliang in the northwest. Presumably after this, King Ning will return to Beijing.

Yongliang, Prince Ning's Mansion

In the northwest, it is only late autumn, and there is already heavy snow. In cold weather, you should close the doors and windows and sit on the kang to moisturize.

However, Liu Ke and Monk Jinling sat on the porch, and accompanied Yun Zhishen to appreciate the first scene of the snow falling and the trees withering, which was quite suitable for his mood.

After sitting for a while, Liu Ke couldn't sit still anymore. He lightly kicked the charcoal basin beside him, winked at Shang Jinling, and pointed his mouth at Yun Zhishen, asking him to think of a way.

In this cold weather, two patients come out to see the snow scene, what kind of trouble are they going to do?

Shang Jinling then raised his hand to his mouth and coughed lightly, then said pitifully, "Teacher, it's a bit cold here."

Yun Zhishen didn't look back, "You two don't need to accompany me, go in, Ling'er is afraid of the cold, don't freeze."

"What about you?"

"I'll stay a little longer."

Concubine Wang's vindication of her grievances naturally brought Yun Zhishen to justice. She should have been happy, but Yun Zhishen felt even more sad.

For more than 20 years, his youth, his spirit, and all his good things have been ruined, leaving only a lingering sick body. This belated redress of injustice has become ridiculous.

Shang Jinling and Liu Ke glanced at each other, and in the end they stayed. The latter scratched his head and couldn't sit still. After thinking about it, he clicked his tongue and said, "Is there something wrong with us sitting still?"

Shang Jinling teased and looked over, "Eat?"

Liu Ke patted his thigh, "Those who know me are Lingling, Tuanzi."

Xiaotuanzi huddled up beside him quickly responded, "Your Highness?"

"There is a fire here, but there is still a lack of a barbecue grill. Let the kitchen bring some mutton and beef. Let's grill the meat. It's so boring to watch the scenery without eating meat."

Xiaotuanzi responded quickly: "Yes."

"Wait." Shang Jinling stopped him.

Xiaotuanzi turned around and waited for him.

Shang Jinling said: "It's good news today, it's time to celebrate it, and then bring a jar of good wine."

Upon hearing this, Liu Ke was surprised and said, "Lingling, do you want to drink?"

"uh-huh."

Liu Ke wondered: "Is this not good?"

"I'm already crowned, why can't I drink?" Shang Jinling looked at him confidently.

Do you dare to say this in front of your mother?Liu Ke was slandering in his heart, but seeing Shang Jinling raised his chin, as if you agreed or not, he could only bite the bullet and take a step back, and couldn't help but look at Yun Zhishen, "Uncle..." Take care of you apprentice.

Yun Zhishen originally wanted to be alone for a while, and really didn't need the company of these two stinky boys, but unfortunately he couldn't leave without saying anything, and even planned to have a barbecue around the stove. It was both angry and funny not to be quiet, so he got angry, "Eating meat, drinking wine and looking at the scenery is a beautiful thing. If you don't drink, you can go away."

Liu Ke: "..." Can he stay drunk for a thousand glasses?He didn't dare to drink for the sake of you two patients, but unfortunately, the master and apprentice are more willful than the other, and he is sure that he is soft-hearted, so he can only say, "Then have a drink, just a little."

Young Master Shang waved his hand, "Cheer up, Mr. Tuan, serve the wine."

After a while, the neat slices of meat of various colors plus seasonings and spices were carried up by the servants, just like a small red clay stove.

The snow is fluttering, the world is lonely, it is suitable for solemn contemplation and reminiscence of the past, but it is completely destroyed by the smell of barbecue, mixed with the smell of wine, except for arousing greedy insects, there are no sad thoughts.

Yun Zhishen listened to the down-to-earth sizzling sound, and couldn't help sighing: "When does Your Highness plan to return to Beijing?"

"Three days later, since the emperor is so generous, the Spring Festival in the capital must catch up with it." Liu Ke turned over the meat slices with a tong while adding seasonings. He always likes to do this kind of thing by himself.

"Does Your Highness want to compete for the crown prince?" Yun Zhishen asked.

"Think about it, but with that old bastard's temper, he will definitely not give it to me right away, and you have to try it out. Thinking of pretending to be a filial son and grandson in front of him... this barbecue is not delicious." Liu Ke roasted the most tender meat. Two pieces were transferred to Yun Zhishen's plate, and then symbolically gave Shang Jinling... one piece.

Shang Jinling's eyes widened in an instant, looking straight at him like a cat, it seemed unbelievable that this person would be so partial to one another, could it be that he likes the new and dislikes the old, and doesn't like him anymore?

Shang Jinling's stomach really shouldn't eat more meat, but under those accusing eyes, Liu Ke's principles are all made of paper, and it will be broken with one poke, so he can only give another slice, and persuaded, " You eat slowly, don't go too fast, there is more to come, drink plenty of water, relieve greasy."

After finishing speaking, I swept all the rest into my mouth, and it was done once and for all.

Xiaotuanzi almost squirted when he saw it.

Yun Zhishen, however, looked down at the barbecue in front of him, as if he didn't see the eye contact between the two, and just sighed softly, "The emperor will."

"Why?" Liu Ke asked, while picking up the already warm wine jug, and gently poured it into a small wine glass.

Yun Zhishen didn't say much, he only saw that the trickle was only a few drops, then stopped, and then looked towards Shang Jinling, who was looking at him with a smile on his face took a wine glass.

That smile was so pretty, Liu Ke couldn't help it, so he could only pour it carefully, and just as he poured it shallow, he heard Shang Jinling say, "Is it because of Master Wang? Teacher, your Highness should be able to see it when you return to Beijing this time." It's him."

In an instant, Liu Ke's hand trembled, and the wine overflowed the cup.

Liu Ke: "..." Well, it's full.

Yun Zhishen looked at Shang Jinling in surprise. The latter put the wine glass in his hand before Liu Ke came to grab it, and then looked back at the teacher, "Do you really not know where Master Wang is?"

Now Liu Ke couldn't care about him anymore, and looked directly at him, as if he wanted an accurate answer.

Yun Zhishen sighed softly: "Ling'er, you are always sharper than others."

"He's in the capital, isn't he?" Although it was doubtful, Shang Jinling's tone was very certain.

Liu Ke's throat rolled slightly, and he looked at Yun Zhishen, who nodded slightly, "That's right, I never left."

"Then why did you lie to me? What did you say that you went to Jiangnan and disappeared?" Liu Ke couldn't help asking.

"Your Highness, so what if you know?" Yun Zhishen asked back.

Liu Ke choked for a moment, "Of course it is..." He suddenly ran out of words and couldn't speak.

At this moment, Jin Ling said: "Actually, it was the first time I heard His Highness mention that part of the past, and I just felt that this Master Wang didn't regard His Highness as the only relative in the world at all, but just a tool for revenge. Don't forget hatred, although I can understand it, but it's not a thing." He took a sip of the wine lightly, thinking it was a bit bitter, but unexpectedly it was sweet, his eyes widened involuntarily, and he glanced at Xiaotuanzi, The latter smiled and apologized.

Just kidding, even though drinking is good for the bodies of these two, how dare he really bring up a jug of wine, it must be mixed with a little sweet wine to retain a little taste of the wine.

Shang Jinling didn't say anything, what he wanted was just a little atmosphere, so he continued: "But in Yongliang for so many years, he has almost never intervened in the affairs here, even the scholars who were sent here are honest and honest. In Xinfaban, working wholeheartedly for His Highness is completely different from my previous assumptions.

"If Master Wang only thinks about revenge, he must command from afar. How could it be possible for His Highness to be happy for so many years without even hearing from him?" Shang Jinling looked at Yun Zhishen, shining with insight, "Your Highness is not coming back. The reason for Beijing is only known to the four of us, but when His Highness rejected the emperor's summons for the first time, the emperor had a nightmare in the palace, and brought up the long-sealed past, dispelling the emperor's reappearance. The idea of ​​summoning caused the court to be in chaos for another two years, and forced the emperor to avenge the grievances of the concubine Wang and the teacher. Don't you think it's too coincidental to invite His Highness to return to Beijing? It's too powerful! How could the emperor oppress you like this when you have the ability to see the sky?"

Liu Ke continued in a deep voice: "Ling Ling can't get in touch with Grandfather, and Tuanzi won't act behind my back, so the only one who will tell him is you, Uncle."

Yun Zhishen picked up the wine glass, drained it in one swoop, and acquiesced without saying a word.

Shang Jinling's eyes were earnest, "The teacher's love for His Highness is obvious to all. If Master Wang really only used His Highness as a tool for revenge, you would not disclose this matter to Master Wang behind His Highness's back, so can the students guess?" , his heart towards His Highness is also soft, it was just a helpless act to treat him like that when he was young?"

Liu Ke couldn't help clenching the hand holding the clip. He stared at the sizzling barbecue, which was obviously burnt, but he didn't seem to notice it.

Yun Zhi listened deeply, sighed heavily, then handed the wine glass to Liu Ke, and said, "Full up."

This time Liu Ke didn't hesitate, and immediately filled the wine glass.

Regardless of his own body, Yun Zhishen swallowed heavily, and then coughed violently.

"teacher!"

"uncle!"

"It's nothing." Yun Zhishen waved his hand, he looked at Liu Ke, "Your Highness, power and status are always equal, once you lose your official position and offend the emperor, if you can't be killed on the spot, then the only thing waiting for him is to get worse." And the endless pursuit, this is not much better than exile. Lingling guessed right, the greatest strength of the teacher is to rescue me from the prison immediately, heal my injuries, and then carefully put me by your side. If there is a way, how could he treat you in such a bloody way, he can't just watch you accept a thief as your mother, right? No matter how magnanimous a person is, he can't accept it."

If people have no expectations, they give up instead, but when they suddenly heard the news, Liu Ke was at a loss. He couldn't help asking: "I never blame him, but why does he never see me?" How envious of Shangshu's acting like a baby.And what he got was always blank stares, obviously the Wang family was also his natal family.

Yun Zhishen shook his head: "How does he see you? Once he sees you, you will have no fate with the throne." Emperor Shun would never keep a son who hated him.

Xue, I don't know when it stopped. Liu Ke looked at the vast expanse of whiteness, and seemed to lose something in his heart. Then he suddenly asked: "Do you think I can be a prince when I go back here?"

Yun Zhishen lowered his head, coughed twice, but did not answer.

"Yes." This is Shang Jinling speaking instead, "As long as Master Wang expresses his opinion..."

"I'm going to the capital right now!" Liu Ke flicked his cloak and was about to stride away, but he only took two steps when he heard Yun Zhishen's sad voice behind him, "Even if you are running all night now, you will not be able to escape." That's too late."

Liu Ke was stunned in place.

Suddenly there was the sound of sobbing, and he turned his head, only to see Shang Jinling bursting into tears, holding the blanket on his lap with both hands, crying so hard that he couldn't help himself.