Yongzheng period

Gritting his teeth, he said, "That's right, it's the servant ordered by the third elder brother." Then he asked how the third elder brother found him like beans in a bamboo tube, and then promised him and the Taoist who treated the noble concubine Duan with money. The inside should be combined with the outside to prescribe the medicine, and it was all said.

Everyone was astonished when they heard this, and Hongshi couldn't help but wanted to step forward several times to tear up this dog slave who slandered him, but was suppressed by Yongzheng's cold eyes.The little eunuch trembled and said, "Sanbeile, he also said that if there is no concubine in the palace to help the fourth elder brother, even if Sifu Jin gave birth to his son, Qi Jia, he might not recognize him. So, so this throne belongs to him, Sanbeile It's in the bag!"

Hong Shi froze when he heard that, he really didn't recognize the little eunuch, but he only said these words in Baylor Mansion when he was drunk, how could this little eunuch say it? !Daiyu gasped, the third elder brother was really stupid, everyone saw his expression at this moment, how could they not understand?

Outside the hall, there seems to be the sound of wind and rain. Outside the Jingyang Palace, there are many shadows of trees, raindrops hit the window screen, and the sound of "clumsy" is endless.Yongzheng closed his eyes forbearance, clenched his hands into fists, his knuckles creaked, and after a long while he uttered two words, "... evil animal."

Hongshi burst into tears immediately, crawled over on his knees in despair, and kowtowed desperately, "Huang Ama Mingjian! It's all this dog slave who slandered Erchen! Those words were said by Erchen after drinking too much, but Duan Er Niang... My son really recommended Taoist priests into the palace out of kindness!"

Yongzheng made a sullen face and said nothing, but Hongli, who was standing aside, had red eyes, and said bitterly, "Third Brother, stop mentioning the word 'Er Niang' soon! My younger brother always treats his third elder with great respect. Where did he lose his sense of propriety in doing things—it caused the third brother to regard his younger brother as a thorn in his flesh! He even went so far as to kill my mother-in-law!"

Hongli looked really devastated, but Hongshi suddenly woke up, turned around and stared at his fourth brother for a while, gritted his teeth and sneered, "Fourth brother, don't put on a pose, who will you act for? !” His eyes were full of hatred and a little fear, and he said in a low voice, “I was also blind and fell into your scheme! The innocent and dead Duan Erniang, who only hated me, became the belly of this oriole like you! praying mantis!"

——I just hate that he listened to the temptation of the villain back then, and complacently took the credit for recommending Taoist priests to enter the palace. He thought he was brilliant, but he helped the fourth child clear the suspicion for nothing!Based on how he said it today, it is impossible to argue.Thinking of this, Hongshi felt cold. He was really blind on weekdays, and he didn't realize that the fourth son was an ungrateful poisonous snake. the son of'!He was able to let go of the kindness of nurturing for more than ten years.

The fourth elder brother's face was also stained with anger, squinting his eyes and said, "The third brother's dirty water is really easy to splash, and the third brother still doesn't know how to repent at this time, do you still want to drag the younger brother into the water?!"

"Whoa-"

The veins in Yongzheng's hands were throbbing violently, and the gold-encrusted jade teacup next to his hand was thrown to the ground and shattered, the two brothers who were still arguing with each other immediately fell silent.The emperor's face was as deep as water, but he calmed down after watching this good show of brothers fighting, pointed his finger, and said coldly, "Hongli, you also kneel down for me."

Hongli's heart beat wildly, but he knelt down obediently.He dared to make this game because he vaguely guessed that the emperor Ama might have already started to deal with Er Niang, so he put all his eggs in one basket, and Hongshi's behavior did not disappoint him-the most important thing is that Concubine Duan Guifei has no way out Yes, and the cause is in the hands of the emperor.Even if it was to deceive the world, Huang Ama would not investigate this matter thoroughly, let alone Hongshi who bumped into him now?

He had planned to put himself in the position of the 'victim' early on, but Yongzheng's current behavior was somewhat unexpected. Thinking of the ubiquitous sticks, Hongli suddenly became uneasy.

Unexpectedly, Yongzheng ignored the two of them lightly, and fixed his eyes on the Taoist who was watching coldly and calmly.The emperor tapped the table with his fingers unhurriedly, and sneered for a long time, "The Taoist leader is very leisurely. People who cultivate Taoism don't practice well in the wild land, but associate with powerful people, talk smartly, and intend to pursue fame and fortune. .”

"The emperor's words are wrong." The Taoist didn't care about his distressed appearance at this time, his voice was clear and pleasant, "The poor people also eat whole grains, and they like rare delicacies. This body is nothing more than wine and meat. A virtuous sage cannot escape selfish desires—don’t you see that those who pretend to be noble are nothing but hypocrites.”

His words can be described as extremely shameless, but his bearing is extraordinary, his words are convincing and high-sounding, which only makes people feel that he lives up to his reputation as a 'ghost genius'.Just these words, but also vaguely fulfilled the crime of colluding with the third elder brother.Hongshi also praised his eloquence and unconventional ideas, so he was regarded as a guest of honor when he was in Baylor House.At this moment, he can't wait to rush up and tear this mouth open, and even hate the Ulanara clan.

Yongzheng's eyebrows twitched slightly, and he said in a deep voice, "So, the Taoist priest admitted to murdering the imperial concubine?"

"Nope—" the Taoist raised his head and said lazily, "Pindao only agrees to make medicines, but as for what the people who ask him to make these things want to do, Pindao doesn't know anything about it."

Zhang Qilin couldn't help but refute him, "It can be seen that you, a Taoist priest, are just trying to catch your name. You should be responsible for the illness of the imperial concubine and empress. Nothing?"

The Taoist snorted and laughed at the words, "How can that quack doctor in the Imperial Hospital understand my prescription? For the rest, it is human instinct to seek advantages and avoid disadvantages. A poor Taoist is not a saint, so naturally he will not talk too much." With sarcasm, he said lightly, "Eunuch Zhang has served in the court for many years, doesn't it mean he still doesn't know how to be careful in words and deeds?"

Yong stared at him expressionlessly, "In this case, the Taoist priest is an innocent person who was implicated."

The Taoist cupped his hands without sincerity, "The imperial palace is a place where the world's filth gathers, the emperor has learned from it."

"Nonsense!" Shun Fu said coldly, "The forbidden garden of the imperial palace is surrounded by dragon energy, how can it be said to be a place where filth gathers?!"

The Taoist's expression was frank and panic-free, he only smiled slightly, "Naturally, it's the filth of the human heart. Does the emperor not understand the meaning of poverty?"

Yongzheng frowned and said nothing, no matter in his past or present life, he didn't have a good impression of people like "God Stick".The dignitaries in Beijing are not fools, so it is natural that this person has real talents and learning to be so respected, he can be regarded as a 'strange person and strange thing'.If he hadn't taken into account his real intention behind it—although there are speculations about the person who framed Hongshi, but with that person's background, it is obvious that he can't control such a rebellious person—Yongzheng had already ordered someone to silence this eye-catching Taoist priest dragged out.

Suddenly the half-dead little eunuch kneeling on the ground rolled to Yongzheng's feet and said in a trembling voice, "I have one more thing to report to the emperor." After getting permission, the little eunuch boldly raised his head, "The slave was Being tempted by money, and then remembering how well the master and empress treat the slaves, this time and again, the conscience is troubled, and the weight of the medicine in the past has been reduced a lot."

The little eunuch swallowed his saliva, gritted his teeth, and said, "This way, the empress is getting better and better. It's just that the servant remembered that Su Jin, who was beside the concubine, came to ask for the prescription several times. The next day, the empress must be ill again. This intermittently Tossing and tossing until the sudden death of the empress today... Su Jin also came here a few days ago."

Yongzheng's tone turned cold in vain, and he asked, "Concubine Qian?"

The little eunuch didn't dare to show his anger, "My wife and your master have long been at odds with each other, and there are many complaints in private."

Daiyu suddenly glanced at him and said, "I remember that you were assigned from the House of Internal Affairs after Concubine Duan was ill. You know the old things clearly."

The little eunuch lowered his head again, "The servant is on duty outside, and I have heard a lot of news, and this is what the servant heard."

When Daiyu heard the words, she just smiled and said, "The master is sick, but the servant who wants to gossip should be punished." Then there was no more.

Yongzheng let out a 'huh', thought for a moment, and told Shunfu, "Go and call Concubine Qian over here."

At this time, the outside of the temple is already the scene of the dawn, the dew rolls down from the leaves with a mellow luster, and the shower has just stopped.Xia Yu should be refreshing and pleasant, the clouds will disappear and the rain will come, and the colors will shine brightly.At present, everyone in the hall has the feeling that the storm is coming.

Not long after, I heard the sound of footsteps coming from outside the hall, and the sound of pearls and hairpins ringing, and gold and stone striking each other—Concubine Qian came.

【99】

Concubine Liu was able to compete for favor with the Wuya nobles backed by the Queen Mother in her early years. First, she was as careful as a hair and could endure what ordinary people could not bear;

Right now, she is thin and thin, and her formerly frail and graceful demeanor is also wasted day after day in the solitude of day after day. She has lost her vitality and aura, and only the corners of her eyes and brows still have a lingering aftertaste. .

Seeing such a scene in vain, she didn't panic, and said calmly and politely, "I have seen the emperor, the emperor is Jin'an. I have seen the empress, and the empress is Jin'an." Xu Shi was ill, her voice was very soft, Frail and ethereal, as if the wind would blow away.Daiyu looked at her carefully, and saw that she was dressed plainly, her face was pale and colorless because she came in a hurry without any makeup, her hair was casually rolled up, there were some dark-patterned beads scattered on her temples, and a hairpin with a double heart pendant with a small silver Fengchai, pure and elegant.

At any rate, she is the hostess of the concubine, so she will not lose courtesy in her attire.

Yongzheng glanced at Shunfu flatly, and Shunfu said knowingly, "Slave