Emperor Que Shaohua

When the New Year's Eve was approaching, the three divisions finally decided the case. Since the late Empress Jiang Biyao, Langhuan Left Envoy Jiang Hengyuan, Right Envoy Xiao Suyu, together with his subordinate Langhuan Ten Orders, included thousands of heroic martyrs who died in Shao'an and Zhaoguan. , the grievances of the disciples of Langhuan who died in the past many years have finally been cleared.

The chief villains Han Suyi, Wei Wuze, and Xue Songnian are all dead. Concubine Han's elder brother, the former Marquis Anyuan, participated in the frame-up of Hengdao and Lingxu Erling in Zhaoguan City. In addition, he committed multiple related crimes and was sentenced to abandon the market.The Korean-style tribesmen acted as minions for tigers. After verification, they were either beheaded or sentenced to exile, and the rest were demoted to ordinary people.Xue Songnian's family members were not prosperous, and his only son was still young and had no evil deeds, so he only demoted his job for the people and never used it.

Dai Shifa, Ji Wuya, and Wen Tianxiao were sentenced to beheaded by the imperial court, and Liu Kedu was beheaded; Shao Qingquan was sentenced to forty rods and ten years in prison.

The head of the Min family, Min Cunzheng, colluded with the bandit leader, intending to oppose the imperial government's decree and cause harm to one side. He was sentenced to eighty sticks and exiled to Lingnan; many villains from the former Kunlun Mansion and Youming Road were beheaded for public display; , Dozens of accomplices who killed Zhongliang, because King Jing had no intention of getting involved, so they were either beheaded or murdered according to the crime committed, most of which did not reach their family members.

In the middle of the twelfth lunar month, the Ministry of Criminal Justice, Dali Temple, and Yushitai submitted the verdict to the emperor, and then published it in the Dibao.Three days later, the first batch of high-ranking criminals were pushed to the execution ground for execution. Zou Peisheng personally went to supervise the beheading. Seeing the heads rolling to the ground, the onlookers were all delighted.

In addition, the Ministry of Criminal Justice did not relax the trial of the second prince Luo Wenxiao because it was busy with the joint trial of the three divisions. In other words, the act of abolishing the prince was originally closely related to the old case of Langhuan.Forming cliques, colluding with enemy countries, colluding with thieves and bandits, and privately recruiting troops are all serious crimes. Luo Wenxiao used to be in power for a while, and his complete downfall also implicated some of the courtiers and even officials who had joined the Eastern Palace earlier.Fortunately, since the beginning of the year, the emperor has been relegated or dismissed, gradually weakening the power of the second prince, so the case of abolishing the prince did not cause turmoil in the court.

Lin Huai'an, Marquis of Dingjian, used the southeast water army to support the second prince and the bandit leader Wei Wuze in hoarding dead soldiers in private. He could not escape death, but because of the marriage contract between Princess Danyang and Lin Chen, he was already an in-law of the clan; Fu Linqing.

Linqing is a transfer place for the waterway from Luocheng to the south, with a dense population and convenient transportation. Although the bustling place cannot be compared with Yangzhou and Suzhou and Hangzhou, it is already a rare and ideal place.Emperor Tianyi was annoyed that Ding Jianhou betrayed him at the court meeting. Even if he didn't exile for three thousand miles, at least two thousand miles would be required. It was the emperor and his courtiers who interceded vigorously to get a lighter punishment.

There was naturally some parting and sentimentality in the Lin family. Lin Huai'an went through a series of interrogations, confrontations, and arraignments in the Ministry of Criminal Justice, and confessed all the facts he knew, but he became much calmer.Before the coming of the twelfth lunar month, he bid farewell to his family and embarked on the journey to Linqing under the escort of several guards.Perhaps in a few years, Lin Chen will still be able to return to Beijing to reunite with his family if he has made great contributions and obtained a decree of grace or amnesty.

As for the treatment of the second and third princes, the Ministry of Criminal Justice did not dare to be exclusive. After sorting out the case, it was transferred to the Zongfu Division. It is better for the emperor's son to be disciplined by His Majesty himself. As a minister, he is only responsible for watching from the sidelines. result.

Only then did Emperor Tianyi's condition improve, and after reading the submitted documents, he was so angry that he almost fell ill again.In addition to not forcing the palace to usurp the throne, Luo Wenxiao can be said to have committed all the crimes a prince could commit, and judging from his words and deeds in the East Palace, it may not be that he has no intention of treason, but he is unable to implement it due to limited conditions.

However, the Ministry of Criminal Justice also stated more than once in the document that the second prince's speech and behavior sometimes appeared to be upside down, chaotic, and even irritable.

Anger turned into anger, Emperor Tianyi had to think hard. At first he suspected that the second prince was deliberately pretending to be crazy, but then he remembered that after the conspiracy failed and was placed under house arrest, Concubine Han became increasingly insane, and finally even set fire to the Hanzhang Hall , and even himself was burned to death in it.With a mother like this, it would be crazy for Luo Wenxiao to be sure.

In contrast, the mistakes committed by the third prince at least seemed relatively normal. They were nothing more than greedy for money and power. They acted as pawns to collect money and fight for power for the prince.Luo Wenxiao colluded with the enemy country and Wei Wuze's actions, and there is no evidence that King An was also aware of or involved.

Now that the emperor's vitality is seriously injured, he just feels very troubled and has no energy to think carefully, so he made a decree soon.The abolished prince Luo Wenxiao committed perverse acts, and his crime was unforgivable. He was confined to the other palace in Baiyun Mountain and could not return to Beijing for the rest of his life.

Baiyun Mountain is about a hundred miles away from Luocheng, and it can be reached by horseback in a day. Although the other palace has been in disrepair for a long time, there is a Beijing camp nearby for a long time, so it can be regarded as a safe place to house the deposed prince.

Due to various considerations, the emperor finally did not take Luo Wenxiao's life, but he was imprisoned for life and no one cares about him. For the ambitious second prince who was once only one step away from the throne, it was probably more difficult than death.

The third prince's punishment is much lighter: from now on, he will return to the mansion for confinement, and five hundred imperial troops will be stationed there, and he will not be allowed to leave the gate of the mansion.

When Luo Pingyuan got the news, he rushed to Prince An's Mansion, just in time to see the Zongfu's chariots and horses parked in front of the door, Luo Junping, who was still skinny and frail, raised his head, pushed away the guards and got out of the car, a group of family members came out crying to greet them, Several principals who were escorted by order politely invited the officials in together.When he dismounted, King Ning felt Luo Junping glance at him, but then he turned his head arrogantly, as if he didn't want to talk to him.

For King An who seeks benevolence and benevolence, perhaps this is the last pride.Luo Pingyuan watched from a distance, but did not step forward.

The red lacquered gate of Prince An's Mansion was locked from the outside immediately, and a seal representing the emperor's order was affixed, leaving only a narrow side door at the back wall to transport food and supplies.Guardsmen with guns patrolled the surroundings.

How long is the period of confinement, three to five years, ten to eight years, or longer?It all depends on the emperor's thoughts and mood.

His Royal Highness King Ning has not had a good life recently. He insisted on a blood test, but Emperor Tianyi remembered it in his heart. After waking up, King Jing was very annoyed, and kept the door closed for several days. .The government affairs of the Ministry of Household Affairs cannot be delayed, and there are quite a lot of finishing matters that need to be taken care of in the old case of Langhuan and the case of the abolished prince.

Fortunately, as the end of the new year approached, all government offices and government offices stopped operating, and unfinished official duties were reserved for the coming year.Luo Pingyuan finally breathed a sigh of relief. It was also at this time that Jiang Wanli, Zhu Jin, and Guan Chan traveled by water and arrived in Luocheng.

The news of the retrial of Langhuan's old case has already spread all over the south of the Yangtze River. The disciples of Langhuan are all overjoyed. Many subordinates who have experienced the misfortune of the past can't help but burst into tears.It's just that in the joy, there is inevitably sorrow and regret. Everyone knows that even though he tried his best, Lang Huan failed to find the snowman green fruit that would continue the life of the suzerain.

Jiang Wanli was thinking about her cousin's illness, and there were frequent good news from the capital, but when she mentioned King Jing, she always said "good" and "safe", which made people feel more anxious.At the end of November, she couldn't bear it anymore and decided to set off immediately to the north.Zhu Jin and others saw that they couldn't stop them, so they also set off together.

In order to prevent changes, Prince Jing's Mansion kept secret about the removal of the cold poison, and even Mu Shaoqing did not dare to disclose it in writing to his sweetheart, for fear that something would go wrong on the way and the news would leak.Now that his close subordinates have arrived in Luocheng, Luo Yanhua naturally no longer conceals the situation and tells the truth.Everyone was overjoyed, Jiang Wanli had taken care of her mind for half a year, but she never expected that there would be a bright future after the despair, and there was a moment of sadness and joy, and she cried a lot while hugging her cousin, seeing Master Mu Shaozhuang sour and envious.

On the night of New Year's Eve, King Ning went to the palace to receive a banquet and watch the year as usual, and went to Hanzhang Hall to worship his ancestors on the first day of the new year.Although the palace was decorated with lanterns and festoons as in previous years, I don't know whether it was because the emperor had just recovered from a serious illness and his spirit had not yet recovered, or whether the second and third princes who were bound to be flattered in previous years had become guilty. The prince tried his best to make fun of it, Concubine Rong even arranged songs and dances, Emperor Tianyi was still in a slump, his complexion became more and more gray and old against the backdrop of the luxurious robes.The atmosphere was still not lively, and a palace banquet ended early.

But in Prince Jing's Mansion, everyone got together and had a particularly warm and comfortable year.King Ning also lived in Hanxiaozhai for a few days, and every time he approached Lancangju, he saw Luo Yanhua sitting idle holding a scroll, Zhu Jin, Yu Lan, and Mu Shaoqing were discussing sword techniques and sword styles in the hall, and the sound came from the next door. Zheng Yu and Wan Yin, the two voiceless voices who plucked the strings, felt a sense of peace and comfort in their hearts, and the tension accumulated in the past year was relieved.

On the tenth day of the first lunar month, Princess Danyang got married, and the palanquin was carried out from the Qihuang Gate of Zhonghua Palace. From Zhuque Street to General Longqi's Mansion, the road was full of happy people watching the excitement.Many people talked about the princess's unparalleled beauty, and recalled last year's martial arts competition in Los Angeles. Young heroes from all walks of life gathered in Los Angeles to beat the warriors of the Northern Liao Dynasty and Yijin Dynasty to the ground, showing off the country's prestige.Luo Pingyuan sent his relatives off by order, riding on dark clouds and stepping on the snow, his ears filled with cheerful discussions, and his heart was filled with emotion.He knew that Brother Huang would also personally come to the General's Mansion tonight to drink a glass of wedding wine for Lin Chen and Xue Ning's hard-won marriage.

If there is anything that can soothe the pain and dilute the endless grievances and sorrows, everything in front of me is undoubtedly very good.

At the beginning of the new year, Vientiane was renewed. After the three-day Lantern Festival on the Lantern Festival, Emperor Tianyi finally cheered up and resumed the early court.

After a crushing defeat, a crushing defeat, life still has to go on.It's just that after many twists and turns, his physical strength and spirit were not as good as before, and he didn't want to show his fatigue in front of courtiers and ministers, so he often called the imperial doctor to prescribe tonic.

The emperor also had a hard time learning from it. He felt that the reason why King Yun and King Ning acted recklessly, besides being young and vigorous, was also an important reason for not having a family.Concubine Yun has passed away for three years, and King Ning has not married a concubine at all. If the two rebellious sons are pointed out to each of their marriages, and there are small concerns in the family, they will be able to calm down a bit, and will not just make trouble and be disobedient.So he took a two-pronged approach. On the one hand, he set foot in the harem that had been neglected for a long time, favoring the young concubine, hoping to have more children;

Concubine Rong comprehended the Holy Will, so naturally she didn't dare to be negligent, she wanted to do it more safely, first ventilated with Concubine Lian, secretly searched, and picked out a few more suitable candidates from famous families, who knew that she called the two young ladies to drink tea Talking about it, the rumors spread like wildfire, and after being confirmed by the maid of Lanting Palace, the officialdom in Luo City was immediately sensationalized.From nobles and nobles of the first rank to the small officials of the seventh rank in Beijing, all the officials and eunuchs with daughters were stunned, and then they all showed their magical powers to find a way out.

In just two days, Lanting Palace was full of people. The harem concubines who were entrusted by their own relatives to talk about the matter were enough to break through the threshold. There were also clan relatives and courtiers' female relatives, and even more respectable servants and female officials joined them.For a time, portraits of boudoir girls sent through different channels filled the palace, with countless valuable gifts attached. Those who inquired about the news, those who sought out relatives, those who made insinuations, and those who directly recommended, all kinds of explicit hints emerged endlessly. Ting Gong flattered Concubine Lian.

This is the case inside the palace, and there will be no loneliness outside the palace.Within a few days, the value of painters in Los Angeles skyrocketed, and some famous painters were even harder to find.Many rich families spared no expense to show their daughter's appearance and charm to the fullest.

I can't complain about the excitement of the crowd. The ladies and daughters of Los Angeles have been waiting for this day for a long time. Think about the talents and appearance of King Yun and King Ning, and then think about the indescribable identities of these two people and their potentially limitless future. , Wouldn't it be a pity for myself to let go of this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.Moreover, the two princes currently have no female relatives around them, and according to Yu Zhou's regulations, a prince can have one concubine and two concubines, so that the officials with lower official positions also see hope, and their beautiful daughters cannot be The main concubine and the side concubine are also ideal enough!

Next, gossips were flying all over the sky, and the servants and maids in the palace were stuffed with money, so they revealed the information in a half-truth, half-false and refurbished way. Who would the prince and the fifth prince recommend? In two days, even the list of candidates would appear.

Both Lanting Palace and Zhiting Palace were troubled, and the number of portraits sent was still increasing. Concubine Lian directly ordered the maids to close the door to thank guests. Concubine Rong was also caught off guard and had a headache.Although bestowing a marriage is a beautiful thing, it is related to the lifelong happiness of the prince and the sophistication of the world inside and outside the palace. If it is not handled carefully, it may cause serious troubles.

Concubine Rong is now in charge of the harem, with both sons and daughters, her honor and wealth have reached the peak, her life is satisfactory, she doesn't want to add troubles for no reason.Do you want to take advantage of the opportunity to hold a garden party, invite all the officials and young talents from Los Angeles, and invite the fourth and fifth princes to choose by themselves?

She discussed with her daughter who came back to the palace to visit, but Luo Xuening vetoed it: "Mother, I know you want to cover everything, but what kind of tempers are the fourth and fifth brothers! Fifth brother is better, fourth brother Will you be willing to participate in the garden party to pick a girl? I'm afraid it will be even more difficult for them to refuse to come even if the teacher will mobilize the crowd for a long time?"

Seeing that her mother still didn't understand, she simply said it more bluntly: "Father is confused, and mother and concubine are also confused. Of course, the fourth emperor's marriage is decided by the lotus concubine, so we don't need to worry about it. As for the fifth emperor Brother, don’t you ask others what you mean first?”

Concubine Rong was dizzy from the attacks of the women's family members in the past few days, she immediately came to her senses when she heard the words, and completely handed over King Yun's marriage to Concubine Lian, no matter in front of the emperor or other people, it was justifiable, and she was also favored.

As for King Ning... she asked suspiciously: "You mean the girl from the Du family? But her family background is a bit lower, and His Highness the Fifth Highness has been back to Beijing for several months, and I haven't heard of any movement."

"So, you have to ask first." Luo Xuening pursed her lips and smiled, and said slowly, "I always feel that Brother Wuhuang treats her a little differently. If she really wants to marry a concubine, it might be from the Du family. miss."

The outside was very lively, Luo Linpian and Luo Pingyuan had heard of it.When the two met, they were both speechless, knowing that they had offended the emperor Lao Tzu, and there was no warning beforehand that the problem was imminent.Judging from the current situation, it is difficult to find a reason to refuse.

King Yun was used to the quietness of the mansion, so he was very reluctant. He reluctantly nodded after being persuaded by his mother and concubine a few times, but for the sake of his three-year-old son, he only agreed to marry a side concubine.His former concubine was the daughter of Shi Gu Hongsheng, the dean of the Imperial Academy, and died prematurely due to dystocia.Perhaps because she hoped to dilute her son's murderous aura of gold and iron horses through his scholarly spirit, Concubine Lian's choice of side concubine was still the daughter of the Gu family.

As for King Ning, he was more confused.Since the beginning of last year, Luo Pingyuan's mind has been overwhelmed by the three kingdoms' martial arts competition, the sword test meeting, Qingzhang Tianmu, especially the emperor's brother's illness and antidote, etc., and he can't tell the mood to think about other things.Now he will be 21 years old. Emperor Tianyi already had two sons at this age, and Prince Abandoned, King An and King Yun were all married at the age of seventeen or eighteen. get ready.

Luo Pingyuan didn't have any close female elders, and although Concubine Rong had a good relationship with her, they were separated by a layer after all, so he had to go to Prince Jing's Mansion to seek advice like he did when he encountered other troubles.

A bit of embarrassment is unavoidable. When teased in the past, His Highness King Ning could still retort confidently: "The emperor has not yet married a wife, so how can I get my turn?" But it must be different now.

Luo Yuhua did not tease him like in the past, but asked in a deep voice: "Who do you think of first when you know that the father is going to give you a marriage?"

"Of course it's the emperor's brother." Luo Pingyuan replied without thinking.His first thought was indeed, what would the emperor's brother react when he heard about it, and what advice would he give himself.

"I'm talking about girls." Luo Yanhua couldn't laugh or cry, "Since the marriage is a foregone conclusion, who is the first girl that Ping Yuan thinks of? Or, which lady do you think I will mention to you?"

Luo Pingyuan was silent, of course he understood what the emperor meant, more than a year had passed since he met in Gu Hongsheng's mansion, but he never forgot the shivering girl in Huangjue Temple, who mustered up the courage to enter the palace and met in the hall. Du Tangli who stated the truth for herself.He put the Du family under protection, and now neither Luo Wenxiao nor the Kunlun Mansion posed a threat, but he still couldn't figure out what to do next.

The Du family is obviously a polite and responsible family, accepting all arrangements quietly and never making any request beyond the rules.Only before leaving for Jiangnan, King Ning received a simple Cheng Yi: two jars of 15-year-old champion red, a basket of home-baked persimmons, and two pairs of cloth shoes.

All girls are like enigmas, Luo Pingyuan still can't figure out how Du Tangli knows her size and makes comfortable shoes with tight stitches.However, as King Jing once said, she is a very good girl. Since she must get married, she is undoubtedly more willing to try and accept it than other girls who are in a hurry or who have never met before.

However, he couldn't help feeling apprehensive.If Yao Qian'er hadn't been taken to Huangjue Temple by accident and got involved in Concubine Han's conspiracy, Du Tangli should have been living a peaceful life without any contact with herself.Luo Pingyuan was not sure if she would be able to adapt to the complex environment with many rules once she entered Prince Ning's Mansion.Perhaps, trying to find a real vacancy for Du Heng, and then pointing out a well-matched marriage for Du Tangli through Concubine Rong Gui, with her own care, a little wealth and freedom, is the most suitable way for her.

"You don't have to make a decision all at once." Jing Wang leisurely sipped his tea, saw him silent for a long time, and said with a smile, "If you haven't thought about it, why don't you go to Lantai first?"