Twilight Cloud Returns

Rong Xiang was eloquent and affectionate, and in a few words, he pretended to be a failed uncle who was kept in the dark by his nephew and hated iron for being weak.Not only did he not be tainted by the guilt, but it also showed his noble character of killing relatives righteously, which really moved the hearts of those who heard it.

There was a deathly silence in the hall, and no one dared to speak.

Chu Tiankuo had a gloomy face, fixedly staring at Rong Pingju at the bottom of the steps, and suddenly turned his gaze to Yun Chuxiu: "How do you think Zhongyong should be punished?"

Just now Chu Tiankuo said every word related to the previous battle with the Huns, so it was only natural to ask him.Before that, Chu Tiankuo had ordered Liang Deying to pass on a secret decree, and the life and death of the two were decided by him.

Basically, Chuxiu's next words decided the fate of Rong Xin and De Wei.

He casually raised his eyebrows and said, "Since Prime Minister Rong killed relatives so righteously, I have granted Prime Minister Rong's wish. I believe that Prime Minister Rong's punishment is in line with the laws of the Great Zhou Dynasty and should be adopted."

"It's just..." Yun Chuxiu changed the subject and said, "My brother still has one thing I don't know - what is the purpose of Rong Xin and Du Wei's actions, and is there anyone instigating them? That’s all for nothing, if there is still power behind it to hide the wrong intentions in the court, wouldn’t it be a problem for a tiger?”

"I beg you to investigate thoroughly, and you must ask clearly from those two people!"

Rong Pingju, who was kneeling on the ground, trembled subconsciously.

Ever since he learned that Rong Xin and Du Wei were secretly escorted back to Beijing, he tossed and turned every night, fearing that the two would confess to him, he even sent people to inquire about the location of their detention many times.

However, the emperor acted in a very secretive manner this time, and many searches failed. It was not until Zhao Dayong was rewarded that he was convinced that the two killed him and did not confess himself.

It's just that now that the devil king suddenly brought up this matter, he still has lingering fears.

What everyone didn't expect was that Chu Tiankuo said quietly: "The two thieves accidentally ate poisonous mushrooms on the way back to Beijing, and they are already dumb. Their hands were also frozen due to the cold on the way back."

Can't speak, can't write, even if the emperor comes, I don't know the tricks.

Rong Pingju's heart was completely relieved, and he no longer had to worry about it, and half of his kneeling body straightened instantly.

Chu Tiankuo's ruthless will sounded above Yun Chuxiu's head: "The two thieves Rong Xin and De Wei disregarded the country and society for their own selfish interests. Three days in the city."

At the end, he added: "Jing Zhao Yin Liang is the supervisor and execution officer."

When Liang Cai was mentioned suddenly, he was stunned for a moment, apparently he hadn't expected Chu Tiankuo to appoint him as the supervisor, but he immediately reacted and accepted the order.

"Acquaintance Rong didn't notice, was deceived by others, and was not well-bred. You must think about it in the future..."

With Chu Tiankuo's simple words, he agreed with Rong Pingju's sophistry just now, and the latter immediately nodded his head to thank him.

Now that the matter has come to such a "clear reward and punishment" conclusion, Yun Chuxiu and others had no choice but to obey.

After the court was over, Wei Guoan bumped into Xiao Zhongzi as soon as he left the palace gate.

He was very pleasantly surprised: "A Zhong?!"

Xiao Zhongzi heard the reward from the Holy Majesty outside, and the elder brother he cared about day and night not only returned safely, but was also promoted to lieutenant general.

Xiao Zhongzi wept with joy, wiped the tears on his cheeks indiscriminately, but did not forget the etiquette in the palace: "Slave Xiao Zhongzi kowtowed to Vice General Wei..."

Wei Guoan hurriedly helped him up, "You and I, brothers, why are you talking about being a slave here..."

There were also some tears in his eyes. The most regrettable thing in Wei Guoan's life was that he did not keep Ah Zhong in check when he was the poorest and most desolate, and let him enter the palace as a slave without dignity to make a living.Otherwise, with his glory at this time, he would definitely be able to make a good marriage for Ah Zhong and support him for the rest of his life.

Xiao Zhongzi gently wiped away the tears from the corners of Wei Guoan's eyes with the wide sleeves of the palace uniform. Years of training in the palace also made him grow up. He said skillfully: "Brother, a man doesn't flick his tears... Brother is in the palace. , everything is fine. Brother, you must guard against arrogance and impetuosity, the more you are on the cusp of the storm, the more you must not lose your sense of propriety, and it will only be used as an excuse..."

Wei Guoan wanted to rub his hair as usual, but it was covered by a huge palace hat, and his hand that stopped in mid-air had to fall back to its original place, and said with relief: "Ah Zhong has grown up...it's great... "

"By the way, thanks to His Majesty's gift, I have been rewarded with a mansion in the middle of the capital. After two days, brother, please go and have a look, and give pointers to those who repair it..."

Xiao Zhongzi said embarrassingly: "It was rewarded by the sage to elder brother. As a servant and eunuch, I am afraid that I will tarnish elder brother's reputation..."

"What reputation is not famous! You are my younger brother. When I make more military exploits in the future, I will definitely ask the emperor to let you out of the palace. At that time, Wei Mansion will be your home. Who dares to make irresponsible remarks? shall cut off his tongue!"

Having been in the palace for many years and being bullied by the chief eunuch Liang Deying, Xiao Zhongzi hadn't heard such warm words for a long time, and he said with tears in his eyes, "Okay... Wei Mansion is our home..."

The scene of the two getting together just happened to fall into Liang Deying's eyes. How could he have imagined that this little loyal son who would be beaten and scolded would hide his secrets, and his elder brother is now the hottest Vice General Wei?If he sued himself in front of Vice General Wei, and Vice General Wei reported it to the Holy Spirit, half of his old life would be lost if he didn't confess all of it!

Liang Deying panicked for a moment, her treacherous and cunning eyes rolled, and she was thinking in her heart how to make this little loyal son forget about his previous suspicions...

Chu Mohen and Yun Chuxiu walked leisurely on the palace road. He looked up at the birds on the horizon that were gradually returning to their nests, and said, "Zhi Huan, what do you think about today's reward and punishment?"

"Although it didn't fall with one blow, it also achieved the effect of knocking mountains and shaking tigers." An imperceptible smile passed over the corner of his lips, "As I said in Liangzhou that day, the emperor's brother no longer trusts him as his own uncle. However, Rong Pingju is huge and deeply rooted, and it is necessary to find a real crime that can be uprooted, so that the Rong family will never be able to stand up."

Chu Mohen smiled gratifiedly: "The Holy Majesty appointed Liang Cai as the supervisor and beheader. I am afraid that he has already noticed that he has a very close relationship with Rong Ping, and used it as a deterrent."

The two didn't speak any more, until they reached the gate of the palace, Yun Chuxiu suddenly asked meaningfully: "Uncle Huang, do you really believe that Rong Xin and Du Wei's inability to speak or write was just an accident?"

A gleam of light flashed across Chu Mohen's eyes, "Believe, only then can the other party relax their vigilance better, and only then can there be more mistakes to be found."

Yun Chuxiu cupped his hands and bowed: "Knowledge has been taught. Go ahead and pay respects to the Empress Dowager."

Chu Mohen joked: "It's really not easy to be sincerely worshiped by your prodigal little prince!"

Yun Chuxiu put her arms frivolously on his little emperor's uncle's shoulders, and said triumphantly: "In the future, not only will I sincerely beg you, but I will also pull my sweetheart to beg you, an elder."

When he mentioned his sweetheart, Chu Mohen could also tell who it was from his tender eyes—couldn't it be that in Liangzhou that day, when he heard that a certain young monk fell seriously ill in the rain, he seemed to have lost his soul? rush out!

Chu Mohen smiled and said: "When the matter is over, Uncle Xiaohuang can wait to drink your wedding wine!"

The word "wedding wine" obviously reached Yun Chuxiu's heart. On the way to Ningshou Palace, she entered Ningshou Palace with a happy face and hummed a little song from the south of the Yangtze River.

"Empress Mother, I wish you well, I wish Empress Mother good luck and good health."

When Empress Dowager Rong heard that her son, whom she had not seen for a long time, had finally returned from the bitterly cold border, she burst into tears, and even came out to greet her personally, "I know that I am still suffering..."

Yun Chuxiu maintained a calm smile on the surface, but in fact she slandered: She is indeed a brother and sister with Rong Pingju, the old bastard, and she is not as affectionate as an actor who plays Meng's mother three times.

"Serving for the emperor's brother, guarding the surrounding borders, the sons and ministers will not suffer."

After the "lovely and righteous" mother and son exchanged greetings, Empress Dowager Rong finally shifted the topic to serious matters, and she asked the maid to find a portrait.

Open the scroll, and the image of a graceful and graceful woman leaps onto the scroll.

Empress Dowager Rong held Yun Chuxiu's hand, and said kindly, "This is this year's show girl, Xue Wanjun, the daughter of Xue Liandao, the governor of Yangzhou. If you know it, do you see if you like it?"

Well, today this is his wife!

Yun Chuxiu said cleverly: "This is a beautiful girl for the emperor, let's keep it for the emperor, and the minister will not meddle in it!"

Empress Dowager Rong said: "His stick is obsessed with government affairs every day! The Ai family can't control it anymore... and the Ai family misses your marriage the most..."

It's basically not a good thing for this old woman to worry about.

Just listen to her continue: "Wanjun, this child Aijia has met before. He is well educated, generous, and has a good family background. Her grandfather was also your father's minister. I betroth you to be a Concubine Yun, the Ai family is very relieved. It just so happens that you have taken back your temper, and now you can be regarded as having military achievements, so don't go to the place of fireworks to have a good time..."

A woman was given to him for no reason, not to mention that the two had never met before, he was afraid that he would miss that woman's good marriage, and he was afraid that Empress Dowager Rong was planning something in her heart and wasting this woman's life for nothing.

Yun Chuxiu naturally refused to agree, and said in a foolish way: "What's so good about a woman who knows the book and honors? The fun in the room doesn't know anything! It's not right, I don't like it... I like the soft waist Yes, especially the ones that move..."

Young Lord Yun talked about the affairs of men and women in the day and night, and the maid beside him was so embarrassed that the Empress Dowager Rong almost fainted from his anger!

The maid hurriedly stroked her chest gently, giving Empress Dowager Rong a smooth ride.

Empress Dowager Rong said with a heartbroken heart: "You evil! Go back and contemplate your mistakes behind closed doors for Ai's family!"

Yun Chuxiu left the palace contentedly.

It's comforting to be able to piss off that old woman!

The news that Little Prince Yun was rewarded and made a first-class loyal and brave man spread throughout the capital, and at the same time, the Queen Mother's order to punish him to contemplate his mistakes behind closed doors was even more eye-catching than his reward.

Everyone tried their best to find out why the grandfather was punished, and the result lived up to everyone's expectations. It was the version that everyone was most looking forward to hearing - Young Lord Yun was promiscuous during the day, and he was going to be betrothed to him in Yangzhou for no reason. The governor's daughter was humiliated.

The rumors spread wildly, and the more they spread, the more evil they became--Yan Yun, the little prince compared the flower girl who made a living by selling laughter in the brothel with the lady of the big family, and it was dirty and innocent.

However, the public opinion in the capital is not as one-sided as before, and some people appreciate this suave and suave character.Comparing the literati and poets of the past dynasties, most of the highly talented people are indulgent and uninhibited. Otherwise, how can they attract many women?

It's just that no matter how rumors are spread by outsiders, it can't compare with the imminent bloody storm that Yun Chuxiu is facing at this time.

He didn't know how the bunch of nonsense words he said in Ningshou Palace during the day to avoid the marriage fell into Ah Qing's ears?

He knelt on the ground obediently, what kind of man has gold under his knees, it is all nonsense in his heart at this moment!

Wuqing sat on the teacher's chair, leisurely flipping through the book he usually read, without looking at the man kneeling with pain in his knees, and said in a cold tone: "I heard that you like the ones with soft waists, especially the ones that can move. kind?"