Concubine Xiao Shu lit the incense burner with her own hands, and smelling the fragrance filled the room, she finally showed a satisfied smile.
She looked at King Ning who was sitting at the bottom, and sighed softly.
"You, you, you have poked a hole in the sky."
King Ning looked generous, and said nonchalantly: "I still think the hole I poked wasn't big enough to kill all those people."
Concubine Xiao Shu snorted, "I don't know how many people inside and outside the court hate you to death. If you want to be stabbed today, it shouldn't be you. You are now a target, do you know that?"
Concubine Xiao Shu couldn't hide her worry.
Now even she has to be cautious, eat and drink daily, and only willing to handle it with her confidantes.
I am afraid that if I drink a sip of water or eat a sip of food, my life will be gone.
Don't underestimate the courage of those people, even dare to intervene in the abolition of the succession of the throne, what else are they afraid to do.
Once those people jump over the wall in a hurry, any crazy and incredible things can be done.
King Ning said with a smile: "Don't worry, mother and concubine. The people around you are all old people brought out from the Xiao family, so they must be reliable."
Concubine Xiao Shu put on a serious face, "They want to take advantage of the loopholes, there is always a chance. My daily food and drink are sent from the Shangshan Supervisor. You said that there is something wrong with the Shangshan Supervisor?"
King Ning said in a low voice: "Chang En secretly checked the details of that old thing in Zha Shangshan Supervisor, and there should be no problem. But the mother and concubine still need to be careful. No one can guarantee that the people around the old thing are okay."
Concubine Xiao Shu nodded, "You are right, I really need to be more careful."
King Ning pointed to the west, which is the direction where Concubine Li De lives, "What's the situation with that one now?"
Concubine Xiao Shu sneered, "Every day I stay behind closed doors and refuse to show my face to anyone who comes to the door. Now, she is also very scared, afraid that she will be killed if she is not careful."
King Ning laughed, "She knows how to protect herself."
Concubine Xiao Shu said lightly: "No one who can reach our position is an idiot. The Li family is over, and the only person Li Defei can rely on now is the little prince. Of course she must keep a close eye on the little prince and not allow anyone to approach."
After a pause, she continued: "Your entry into the palace today must not be hidden from His Majesty. I will go pay your respects to your father later."
King Ning shook his head like a rattle, "I won't go. The old man must kill me."
He pokes such a big hole, who will wipe his ass? Of course it is the Son of Heaven.
The emperor is busy arresting people, killing people, and repairing holes.
Can't sleep every night.
The emperor dreamed several times that the court eunuch rebelled and killed him while he was asleep.
The emperor was extremely irritable and frightened.
Seeing King Ning, it is really possible to tear King Ning to pieces.
Eunuchs and maids with questionable status in the palace are about to be killed. The emperor would not be grateful to King Ning who lifted the lid. According to the meaning of the emperor, everything should be killed.
If King Ning hadn't been the prince, the son of the Son of Heaven, it would be impossible to live to this day.
If any official had lifted the cover, grass would have grown on the grave at this time.
That's the price of lifting the lid!
That's why, although someone knew about it, and even the two sides have been fighting for decades, no one has ever revealed the truth.
That is to say, King Ning and Liu Zhao didn't know how deep the water was at first, so they plunged into it.
When the water was found to be too deep and bottomless, it was too late to get out.
At this time, either you die or I live.
what to do
Simply take off the cover, spread the truth in the sun, and muddy the water, so everyone can't think about it.
This move also forced the emperor to do it.
How can you allow others to snore on the side of the couch
What's more, it is about the safety of the palace.
No emperor would allow unstable factors to exist around him.
Even if he knew that if he killed him, he would hurt himself, but he still wanted to kill him.
Kill a river of blood, the most likely to kill the danger. The emperor will really breathe a sigh of relief.
In this game, the emperor will also be injured, so King Ning dare not show his face in front of the emperor.
I was afraid that the emperor would kill him in a fit of anger.
Concubine Xiao Shu glanced at King Ning, "Since you don't want to see His Majesty, why do you want to enter the palace?"
Ning Wang slumped on the chair, "Naturally, it's a gesture."
Concubine Xiao Shu frowned, "Don't take risks."
King Ning played with the wrench on his thumb, smiled, and said, "How can you get rich if you can't be dangerous. Concubine mother, don't worry about it, I have my own ideas in my heart."
Concubine Xiao Shu sighed, "That's all, that's all, I can't control you. Be careful, don't be taken advantage of by others."
"My son knows. Before there is any movement from the old man, my son hurried out of the palace."
…
Zhou Miao looked at his godfather, Hu Jianzheng, Shangshan Supervisor.
Hu Jian is sitting on the grand master's chair, closing his eyes and resting his mind. However, there is always a hidden worry between the brows.
Zhou Miao waited by beating his legs carefully, with various thoughts rolling in his mind.
"Zhou Miao!"
"The son is here."
Zhou Miao knelt down on the ground with a very respectful attitude.
Hu Jian was staring at him, "How long have you been with our house?"
"Reporting to godfather, my son has been by your side for nearly three years."
"It's almost three years, time flies so fast."
"Godfather grows stronger and stronger, the longer he lives, the younger he gets."
Hu Jianzheng hummed, playing with the Buddhist beads in his hand, his eyes were unclear.
"Our family heard that you have a close relationship with Jiang Shuyi?"
"Thanks to her godfather, Jiang Shuyi still trusts her son."
"Very good! Continue to keep in touch with Jiang Shuyi."
"Son obeys."
Zhou Miao lowered her head, her eyeballs were rolling around, and she was full of thoughts.
He vaguely guessed something, but he knows how to measure, he will never show his face at any time, and he will never give anyone any excuses.
Nor would anyone have the chance to kill him.
Supervisor Hu suddenly asked an unrelated matter, "How is Jiang Shuyi's diet?"
Zhou Miao's heart skipped a beat, and she said after deliberation, "It's the same as usual, nothing changed."
"It's time for a change. Do you know what to do?"
Without any hesitation, Zhou Miao lowered his head and said, "My son understands. My son will go to see Jiang Shuyi later."
"very good!"
After a pause, Hu Jianzheng said again: "There is something unclear about our family. Where did Prince Ning and Young Master Zhao learn about the kidnapper? Can you do something about it?"
Zhou Miao was very tactful, "Gai Minger, my son will go to Prince Ning's Mansion to find out what's going on."
Hu Jianzheng laughed, "Go."
"Farewell son!"
Zhou Miao walked out of the wing room, and the wind blew, making her whole body chilly.
Only then did I realize that I was in a cold sweat.
He wiped his forehead, cursing inwardly.
Damn, these lunatics are playing him like a pawn. Hmph, who is whose pawn is not sure.
Facing the cold wind, Zhou Miao came to Zhongcui Palace to meet Jiang Shuyi.
…
The East Courtyard of Prince Ning's Mansion.
"Sit down and talk."
Gu Jiu greeted Lan Xiang to take a seat.
Lan Xiang hesitated for a moment, then sat down on the round stool, somewhat restrained.
Green plum served the tea, and it was placed on the table, and Lan Xiang could get it with his hand.
Gu Jiu smiled slightly, and asked softly: "Did you ever think that such a big storm would be set off and have such serious consequences?"
Lan Xiang said calmly: "I have thought about it. I just didn't expect so many people to be involved."
yes! A lot of people were involved.
Not just the death of court eunuchs and maids of honor. From the capital to the localities, many officials were also implicated.
Especially the officials along the northern road, from small officials to local parents, many people were either arrested or questioned. No one can be alone.
This case clearly has a tendency to expand.
There is a lot of turmoil in the middle of the court, and everyone is in danger. Has seriously affected the government.
Everyone was not in the mood to do anything, and they all stared at the movement in the palace.
Whenever there was a disturbance in the palace, countless people would cry out in fear.
Gu Jiu asked him again: "Do you regret it?"
Lan Xiang raised his head and said firmly, "I don't regret it. I've been looking forward to this day for more than ten years."
Gu Jiu nodded, knowing it in her heart.
"Have you thought about finding your family?" she asked.
Lan Xiang smiled sadly, shook his head, and said in a low mood: "No."
Gu Jiu said: "I can send someone to find your family members for you, maybe you can find them."
Lan Xiang still shook his head, "So what if I found it? I can't go back. Such an innocent family, how could they have a son who was an actor. It's better to live in their memories. I'm still the child worth remembering, and Not a repulsive and disgraceful actor."
"Have you thought about it? You won't regret it?"
Lan Xiang nodded, very firm, "I've thought about this question countless times, and the older you are, the more open you are."
Gu Jiu said: "Since you can see it openly, my wife will not force you. Tell me, what are your plans for the future? You should know that you can't stay in the palace any longer. Whether it's going to the south or the north, this lady can do it." arrange."
"Thank you, madam. The villain has an unfeeling request, please let madam do it."
"tell me the story."
Lan Xiang bowed slightly, "The villain wants to stay with Madam."
Gu Jiu shook her head, "You should be clear, it's impossible for Mrs. Ben to keep you by my side."
Lan Xiang did not give up, "The world is so big that the villain has nowhere to go. But the villain is willing to drive the lady. No matter where the lady puts the villain, as long as she can share her worries, the villain will never complain."
Gu Jiu frowned, "What can you do?"
"The villain can write and count, and he is willing to be a guy."
Gu Jiu didn't immediately agree, "Let Mrs. Ben consider this matter."
"Thank you ma'am."
Lan Xiang retreated obediently, and Ma Xiaoliu placed him there.
Nanny Fang came in and reported, "Ma'am, Eunuch Zhou is here, do you want to see him?"
Zhou Miao actually chose to come to the door at this time, Gu Jiu smiled, "Please come in."
Zhou Miao was invited into the east courtyard, ostentatiously, without hiding her identity at all.
He was invited to sit in the side hall.
The maid served tea.
Gu Jiu greeted him for tea, "Eunuch Zhou is a rare visitor."
Zhou Miao complained, "Our family was almost killed by the young master's edict, Madam must know."
Gu Jiu laughed, "Elder-in-law has a clean background, and it's impossible for anyone to die. It's your turn. Eunuch really knows how to joke."
Zhou Miao snorted, "Our family is not joking. Madam hasn't been in the palace for a long time. Does Madam know what's going on in the palace now
Everyone in the palace is in danger, for fear that a catastrophe will strike the next moment, and they will be arrested and sent to the Punishment Department. Our family has been frightened several times, and the culprit is Prince Zhao, what do you think Ma'am should do? "
Gu Jiu took a sip of tea, looked at Zhou Miao, "I will do whatever Eunuch Zhou tells me to do."
Zhou Miao laughed loudly, "Madam is still refreshing."
Gu Jiu looked at him with a half-smile, "Please tell me what Eunuch Zhou wants."
Zhou Miao stretched out two fingers, "I hope Madam will be generous."
Gu Jiu raised her eyebrows, her appetite was big enough, so she asked for 20,000 taels.
She pretended to be stupid, "Does Eunuch Zhou need two thousand and two revolutions?"
Zhou Miao laughed loudly, "Madam really knows how to joke. It's not two thousand taels, it's twenty thousand taels."
Gu Jiu smiled, "Does your father-in-law want the money, or Jiang Shuyi?"
Zhou Miao said: "Of course our family needs it."
Gu Jiu asked: "I give the money to the father-in-law, what will the father-in-law get in return?"
"What does Madam want in return?"
Gu Jiu said with a smile: "The father-in-law asked for 20,000 taels. I almost thought it was Supervisor Hu who asked you to ask for the money. But now it seems that the money is indeed asked for by the father-in-law himself. My wife is very curious. The father-in-law asked for money. What are you doing with so much money?"
Zhou Miao laughed, "Our family wants to buy people's hearts with money, does Madam believe it?"
Gu Jiu also laughed, "Of course Mrs. Ben believes it. So many people died in the palace, and so many vacancies were created. It would be stupid not to take the opportunity to install your own people. Father-in-law invites money to buy people's hearts and puts eyeliner, it's not bad good."
Zhou Miao laughed loudly, "It's fun to talk to Madam, without so many twists and turns. Madam already knows the purpose of our family asking for money. Will Madam be generous?"
Gu Jiu said with a smile: "This matter does not benefit me at all. I spend money to buy people's hearts for my father-in-law, what can I get?"
"Madam can gain our family's trust." Zhou Miao said solemnly.
Gu Jiu looked at him with a half-smile, "Is there a word of trust in your father-in-law's heart?"
Zhou Miao laughed, "It depends on Madam's attitude."
Gu Jiu leaned back on the chair, looking very at ease, "There is no such thing as giving and not expecting anything in return. My wife needs to see my father-in-law's sincerity."
Zhou Miao frowned.
Gu Jiu said bluntly: "I need you to keep Concubine Xiao Shu safe. You work in Shangshan Supervisor, this should not be difficult for you."
Zhou Miao gritted her teeth, "Dignified concubine Shu, how can I protect you?"
Gu Jiu looked at him, "Eunuch is not willing?"
Zhou Miao gritted her teeth, "Okay, I promise you, I will keep Concubine Xiao Shu safe. Besides that, is there anything else?"
"Mrs. Ben needs a list."
Zhou Miao raised her eyebrows, "What list?"
Gu Jiu looked at him with a half-smile, "For the list related to Concubine Li De, father-in-law should understand what I mean."
Zhou Miao frowned.
Gu Jiu added, "Since Concubine Li De entered the palace, the list of all relevant personnel, I hope my father-in-law will not let me down."
Zhou Miao asked, "What does madam want to do?"
Gu Jiu smiled and said, "Of course it's what my wife should do."
Zhou Miao gritted her teeth and nodded heavily, "Okay, our family will do it for you. But our family also has a request."
"Eunuch, please tell me."
"Where did King Ning and Young Master Zhao get the kidnapper, please tell Madam the truth."
Gu Jiu snorted, "I don't know if you've heard that some time ago, the palace lost Baolin and a musician."
Zhou Miao frowned, "The news is from the musician?"
Gu Jiu asked, "Other than that, who else could it be? If it wasn't for Bao Lin's sudden suicide, there would be no follow-up. Father-in-law asked this matter, whether you are curious yourself, or asked for others."
Zhou Miao laughed, "Of course our family wants to know. No one is curious about such a big case."
Gu Jiu nodded with a smile, slapped her hands, and Qing Mei came to the side hall with a wooden box.
Gu Jiu pushed the wooden box in front of Zhou Miao, "Twenty-two thousand Shaofu Huitong bank notes, my father-in-law will accept it."
"Our family can trust Madam." Zhou Miao did not open the wooden box, but directly picked up the wooden box and left.
Gu Jiu asked Xiaocui to give him a ride.
Not long after, Xiao Cui returned to her life.
"Ma'am, Eunuch Zhou said something before leaving."
"What words?"
"He said he would take it when he was good."
Oh
Gu Jiu guessed the meaning behind Zhou Miao's words, did someone jump over the wall in a hurry
So, there are already some people who can't stand it and want to do it
"I see. Young Master, come back and ask him to come see me."
The earth dragon is burning in the house, so warm that it makes people want to hibernate.
The door was pushed open from the outside, bringing in gusts of cold wind. The temperature in the room also dropped.
Before Gu Jiu opened his eyes, he smelled a strong smell of blood.
Her heart skipped a beat, and she opened her eyes abruptly.
"what happened?"
She jumped up and ran to Liu Zhao, "Are you hurt? Who hurt you?"
Liu Zhao did not forget to close the door, and comforted Gu Jiu, "Don't worry, it's not my blood, I'm not injured."
"What's going on?" Gu Jiu was worried and nervous.
"On the way back, I encountered an ambush. However, they were all mobs, unbearable to fight."
Gu Jiu was shocked.
Worry became real.
In the morning Zhou Miao reminded him to accept it, and in the afternoon Liu Zhao encountered an ambush.