The curtain of a new era opens
Qian Yuan supported Qi Yan: "Master, it's okay for you."
Qi Yan reluctantly stabilized her figure with strength, and took a deep breath: "Who is it?"
Qian Yuan suddenly realized, and explained regretfully: "It's the inner servant who passed the decree."
Qi Yan's sighed breath was finally relieved, and she felt that her strength gradually returned.
She stood up straight, shook the placket of her clothes and straightened her hair crown: "You just stand at the door and don't allow anyone to come in and out, I'll take the order."
Qian Yuan: "Yes."
When Qi Yan came to the door, all the ladies in the house knelt on the ground, leaving the most eye-catching position in front for Qi Yan.
Qi Yan saw the arrogant and icy expression of the imperial decree's inner attendant, and followed by two inner servants with court staff in their hands, and had roughly guessed the content of the imperial decree.
At the same time, there was a sense of disappointment: Nangong Jingnu kept her promise, not only protecting herself but also protecting Xiaodie...
Qi Yan didn't know how the other party persuaded Nangong to change his mind, but this heavy "kindness" was mixed with inexplicable complexity. The calmer you are, the more you can feel the tearing pull.
Qi Yan, who has always been aware of everything, was reluctant to think deeply about this issue for the first time. The moment she saw Tingzhang, she felt a little relieved in her heart. It was a kind of redemption similar to conscience.
Qi Yan folded her clothes and knelt in front of the imperial servant, bowed respectfully three times, and shouted, "Chen Qi Yan, accept the decree."
The eunuch who passed the decree glanced at Qi Yan, shook off the bright yellow scroll in his hand, cleared his throat, and praised in the unique voice of his inner servant: "Fengtian carries the emperor, and the edict said: Qi Yan Yudao, the servant of the Ministry of Works, has been disrespectful in the past. It was found out that he neglected his duties when he was in charge of Cao Gong, deducted the salary of the craftsman, and was dismissed from his post from now on, ordered to close the door to thank guests, suspended for one year, and given another 20 court staff.
Qi Yan slammed his head on the ground: "Sinner, please give thanks."
Most of the punishments in the Wei Kingdom were formulated by the Shang Emperor of the previous dynasty, with fine names, many types, and heavy punishments.
Nangong Rang made a series of reforms after he ascended the throne. The so-called court staff is a three-inch thick wooden board that hits the buttocks of women and the backs of men.
Qi Yan was fixed on a special rack, and the executioners were all assigned by Nangong Rang personally, and they saw the results as soon as the board came down.
By the third hit, Qi Yan was already covered in cold sweat, and as strong as she was, she could not help but let out a low pained cry.
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On the other side of the palace, Nangong Jingnu opened her eyes, and Nangong Shunv exclaimed in surprise, "Little sister! Are you awake?"
Nangong Jingnv looked at Nangong Shunv for a long time, and called softly, "Second sister."
Nangong Shunv: "You scared me to death. The inner servant said that you fainted in Ganquan Palace and was brought back. The imperial doctor saw it and said it was fine. You... What happened? Is it the father... "
Nangong Jingnu suddenly felt sadness coming from it, and a turbid tear ran down the corner of her eyes and disappeared into her hair.
Nangong Shunv felt distressed, took Nangong Jingnv's hand and looked at her distressed.
Nangong Jingnu said weakly with a thick nasal voice: "Second sister, Qi Yan he..."
Nangong Shu Nu's heart twitched, could the rumors be true
"He carried me behind his back and raised a concubine in a private house, and even had a child..."
Nangong Shunv was horrified: "What? Even a child was born? How could the day be wrong!" Nangong Shunv consciously lost her words and shut up.
Nangong Jingnu's tears overflowed, it turns out... everyone knew it.
The father, the second sister, and perhaps a few royal brothers also know? Just being kept in the dark, if it wasn't for the father and emperor to take people today, I'm afraid that I would have to hide it until the fruit is ripe!
At this moment, Nangong Jingnu was able to taste the taste. After Qi Yan came back, she was very alienated and indifferent to herself. She originally thought that Qi Yan's health was not good and needed to rest, but because she really couldn't get away, she acquiesced to him. "Indifference", I was thinking about getting along with him after the busy time, it turns out... it turns out to be like this!
Ji Ya, who had been standing beside the bed, quietly withdrew, Nangong Shunv blocked Nangong Jingnv's sight, and the other party did not see her.
Ji Ya withdrew from the Weiming Palace with a heavy heart: she felt that she really made a mistake this time...
Her intuition was not wrong. Qiyan Agula would rather sacrifice the relationship she had worked so hard to maintain with the enemy's daughter to save that woman. From his standpoint, the identity of that woman could basically be confirmed.
The relationship between the two is how did the siblings get pregnant? It can only prove that Qiyan Nuomin suffered a disaster.
Ji Ya sighed softly and slowly closed her eyes, and once again flashed before her eyes, there were dozens of warriors who were not afraid of Qiyan Agula more than ten years ago. Shaken body.
"Damn Nangong Wang!" Why didn't he mention such important news
If she knew that Xiaodie was pregnant, she would definitely reconsider and choose another way.
Now that the boat is done, if Qi Yan knows that she has stabbed this matter to Nangong Shunv...
Ji Ya is not afraid of Qi Yan, after all, she holds the fatal handle of the other party in her hand, but she will be somewhat uneasy...
She even has an intuition: if Qi Yan knows that she has done such a trick behind her back, she will definitely retaliate wildly at all costs, which is the last thing Jiya wants to see...
In her heart, Qi Yan felt more dangerous to her than everyone in the harem of the Wei Kingdom.
She didn't want to make Nangong Jingnu bigger, and she didn't want to be the enemy of Qi Yan.
It seems that I need to figure out a way as soon as possible...
In the eleventh year of Jingjia, the first court meeting.
According to Nangong Rang's will, the maid had long ago hung a layer of bead curtains behind the dragon chair, and there was also an eight mahogany screen behind it.
Nangongda entered the hall on crutches, and his eyes were a little complicated when he saw the extra thing behind the dragon chair. The general high-ranking officials had to wait for the officials to enter the hall and kneel to greet them before they came, but Nangongda always came early because of the inconvenience of his legs and feet, and sat on the dragon chair early.
After Nangongda sat down, he turned over the setbacks in the imperial case, which was to be discussed at the meeting today.
The maid looked at the time, and came to the imperial steps to kneel down: "His Royal Highness, it's almost time."
Nangongda: "Xuanbai officials enter the hall."
Servant: "Yes."
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Baiguan entered the hall before paying homage, and another melodious singing and harmony sounded.
"Your Majesty is coming...!"
Baiguan knelt on the ground in an orderly manner, and Nangongda, who was sitting on the dragon chair, had to take the crutches beside him and stood up with support.
The screen behind the dragon chair is very wide and can completely block the path of the people behind.
"See Your Majesty."
"My son sees my father."
After about a few breaths, Si Jiu's voice came up again: "Your Majesty has a purpose, no courtesy."
Everyone: "Thank you, Your Majesty."
The early morning began, and the ministers sent some memorials and began to discuss the previously unresolved political affairs.
It's mainly how the crops in the affected areas last year are taxed this year, the follow-up incident of Cao Gong, the military spending in Youzhou and other places...
Nangong Daruan sat in a high position and listened to everyone's opinions. While turning his head from time to time, it was quiet behind the screen. Nangong Rang never spoke.
The second prince, Nangong Wei, came out with an ivory wat in his hand: "I will play the father and the emperor, and the son and the minister have something to say."
Nangongda's face was embarrassed, and after waiting for a while, he couldn't see Nangong Rang's words and had to bite the bullet and say, "Second brother, please speak."
Nangong Wei snorted and continued: "Ben Gong believes that the counties that were hit last year will not only be able to continue to reduce or exempt taxes this year, but also make up for the taxes owed last year depending on the situation!"
As soon as the words came out, the courtiers talked a lot.
Nangong Wei cupped his hands: "What do you think fifth brother?"
Nangongda was silent for a moment, then got up again with crutches, and went to salute in the direction of the screen: "My son respectfully asks the royal father to decide."
Nangongda has been in custody for almost a year now, and it is inappropriate to be so unassertive. But Nangong Wei's political opinions are too broad, and their intentions are very sharp. If Nangong asks him not to be present, Nangongda may be able to express his position. If he disagrees with his father's opinion on such important matters concerning the people, it will be very unfavorable to him.
Nangong Wang, who was standing in the crowd, had a strange expression. He learned about Nangong Rang's situation from Ji Ya's mouth, and waited for the two to touch the reverse scale.
Sure enough, Nangong Rang didn't answer.
Dozens of pairs of eyes also stared at the bead curtain behind the dragon chair, and with the sound of the chair moving, Si Jiu supported Nangong Rang, who was dressed in court clothes, and walked out from behind.
All the courtiers in the hall knelt on the ground: "See Your Majesty."
There was no expression on Nangong Rang's face, and his eyes were as calm as water. He came to the imperial desk and lifted Yu Ruyi to tap the golden pen holder three times, neither lightly nor heavy, and snorted coldly.
Forty-nine helped him out of the hall, leaving everyone looking at each other at a loss...
For three days in a row, Nangong Rang came to the court early, and showed his face in front of the courtiers at the right time, but from the first day onwards, Nangong Da and courtiers never dared to ask Nangong Rang's opinion.
Then Nangong Rang did not come for five consecutive days, and appeared again on the sixth day...
This time, Nangong Rang did not show his face, but there was a coughing sound from behind the screen.
Since then, courtiers and many princes no longer have any doubts, although I still don't know why His Majesty of the Ninety-five Emperor puts the dragon chair instead of sitting and wants to listen to the government under the curtain...
However, after more than ten days of work, Nangong Jingnu lost a whole circle. Although her palm-sized face had little flesh, her eyes grew brighter and brighter.
In the past, Nangong Jingnv's eyes were very clean, revealing a kind of pure beauty that has not yet been deeply involved in the world, but now Nangong Jingnv is like a phoenix reborn from ashes, her eyes are divine and introverted.
She was sitting on a chair in light clothes, with a large case in front of her, on which the four treasures of the study and seals were readily available.
Sijiu stood quietly behind her, occasionally coughing or clearing her throat. If you listen carefully, you can see that this is not Sijiu's own voice.
He has been with Nangong Rang for more than 40 years, and it may be difficult for the servant to imitate Nangong Rang's speech, but he can still pretend to be real just by coughing a few times.
Who would have thought? The person sitting behind the curtain of the dragon chair turned out to be the only direct descendant of the princess - Nangong Jingnu.
Nangong Rang came here for three days with a sick body, but stopped for a few days because Nangong Jingnu was ill. Since then, Nangong Rang has not come back, but ordered Sijiu to follow.
According to the laws of the Wei Kingdom, the harem was not allowed to engage in politics, but Nangong Rang let Nangong Jingnv dignifiedly enter the court hall and took the upper seat.
Nangong Jingnv held a brush in her hand and wrote something on the paper with a "swoosh", stopping from time to time to listen to the courtier's discussion before continuing.
This is the third one, and it's almost full.
Following Nangong Rang's instructions, Si Jiu glanced at the contents without a trace, and saw the letter: Zhongshu Ling Xing Jingfu, Ministry of Industry, Ministry of Rites, Ministry of Personnel, Ministry of Household. The name of Lu Boyan, a disciple of Taiwei's Mansion, was written and circled after the "Household".
The following line is: Taiwei's Mansion, Jiedushi of several prefectures, such as the Ministry of War, the Ministry of Punishment, Jizhou, Chazhou, etc.
The next line is: Youzhou Town North General House, North Kyushu Jiedushi Nagus Anujin.
The last line: It is the twenty-fourth prison of the nine divisions directly under the inner court, and the Imperial Forest Army...
It's a pity that Si Jiu is an idiot, and his whole heart is on Nangong Rang's body.
If it were replaced by another old minister who had been in the court for many years, seeing Nangong Jingnu's handwriting would be frightened and he would fall to the ground.
Nangong Jingnu wrote nothing but the current faction in the DPRK.
Since Nangong Rang fell ill, the situation between the DPRK and China has become a "three-legged confrontation": Among the six books, Lord Zhongshuling has four in his hands, and the other two are more inclined to Taiwei's mansion because they are closely related to the military and government.
Although Lu Quan has long said that he is not ill, his disciples are all over the world, and every state capital has his influence.
Looking at the entire Wei Kingdom, there are only two troops that are not under the "control" of the Taiwei's Mansion. They are the Youzhou Army in the hands of the officers and soldiers of Princess Qionghua's horse-in-law, and the Jiedushi of Kitakyuzhou, which is composed of the grassland descendants and Wei State soldiers. 's army.
In the end, "One Foot" has nothing to do with the other two factions, and is loyal and subordinate to the imperial power. There are only the poor Imperial Forest Army and the twenty-four prisoners of the Nine Divisions. This kind of government office has neither money nor army...
After Nangong Rang fell ill, the activities of forming a party for selfishness were gradually brought to the light, but if he hadn't been in the court for three or five years, how would it be so easy to see
But at the age of seventeen, the fledgling Princess Zhen Zhen actually wrote down all these "secrets", every word was good.
Nangong Jingnv pinched her brows, put down the brush in her hand, and just wrote three pages. The meeting was almost over.
She sighed silently as she glanced at what was in front of her.
The imperial court has become so chaotic, this is the information she could not capture through the memorial before.
However, the situation is far more complicated than she writes. Just like my own royal brothers...
Although the fifth brother is responsible for supervising the country, the three brothers above do not seem to buy him. Brother decides.
In comparison, the third brother seems to be more silent, but the degree of danger is not worse than the previous two, and it can even be said to be more dangerous.
He is like a poisonous snake wrapped around a pillar in the courthouse, spitting out dangerous cores from time to time, sometimes uniting the third and fourth brothers to attack the fifth brother, and sometimes jumping to the fifth brother's side to suppress the third and fourth.
The sixth brother, Nangong Lie, is still sloppy, and it would be good to be here for a day or two in the early ten days.
But Nangong Jingnv found that Nangong Lie didn't seem to be as bad as he imagined. He could always use seemingly rude words to make the court situation even more chaotic. Nangong Jingnv couldn't see Nangong Lie's purpose...
This year, the seventh prince, Nangong Li, has also reached the age of participating in politics, but it is in line with his usual style of behavior, and he can hardly hear his voice.
Nangongda's voice came through the screen: "Can you still have this book as a minister?"
After a few quiet breaths, Nangongda continued: "Then let's retreat today."