She only said this and then fell silent. Hua Rong and others immediately understood that she was indeed sent by Zhao Deji. From Dongting Lake to Lin'an, Zhao Deji was obviously afraid that Yue Pengju would go to Chuzhou and his wife would escape. Become a hostage yourself!
Anger flashed in Yue Pengju's eyes, but he held it back and saluted Li Qiaoniang: "Thank you Qiaoniang for speaking out."
Tears welled up in Li Qiaoniang's eyes again, and she whispered: "I was originally a fireworks girl from the Nu family. She came to Dongting Lake not under the orders of the Queen Mother, but on the instructions of Zhang Daguan. Later she married Gao Taiwei. Although the time was short, the couple loved each other very much. After his death in the battle, the slave family was heartbroken and missed his kindness even more. They wanted to keep his integrity for the rest of their lives, but unexpectedly they were forced by Zhang Daguan... "
Although Li Qiaoniang was just a prostitute, she unexpectedly married Gao Lin. Gao Lin was a talented person and cherished her very much. The so-called husband and wife's kindness for a day and a hundred days actually made her fall in love with Gao Lin. She sobbed and said: "I feel so grateful for the kindness of Captain Gao." As for love, I also saw the noble conduct of Xianggong Yue and his wife in Dongting and Ezhou. I was forced to have no choice this time, and it was really not out of my heart... "
Zhang Daguan is naturally Zhang Quwei, and his orders are the emperor's orders. Although Yue Pengju and his wife had long been suspicious of Li Qiaoniang's identity, they were still shocked when she heard that she was not following the orders of the Queen Mother, but the emperor. , It turns out that Zhao Deji's suspicion had reached this level before this.
Hua Rong said slowly: "In that case, I will stay with Qiaoniang first..."
Yue Pengju could no longer remain angry. According to the order in his hand, he had to leave tomorrow. But if Hua Rong didn't leave, wouldn't he really have to stay as a "hostage"
"Sister Seventeen, you must come with me."
"But now that the emperor's life is with him, how can he leave?"
Li Yian said slowly: "In my opinion, Sister Seventeen can stay for now..." She and Hua Rong were already in love as mother and daughter, and their titles had already changed.
"Since we are still sending Pengju to Chuzhou, Qin Hui will not take action so quickly. Pengju will leave first and act according to the situation. It may be easier for Sister Seventeen to find a way to escape."
Hua Rong nodded. If a family of three openly defied orders, wouldn't it be a clear sign of "resistance"? Yue Pengju heard the truth and thought hard for a long time before making up his mind.
The couple tossed and turned that night, but no one could speak. In the middle of the night, Hua Rong still couldn't help but said: "Pengju, you don't have to worry about me, he won't want to kill me. You Once you go out, it's best not to come back if you can..."
Yue Pengju felt even more uncomfortable. He hugged his wife and felt that after a lifetime of military service, he could not even save his wife and children. He couldn't help but shed tears.
Hua Rong gently stretched out her hand and wiped his face and whispered: "Pengju, you can only think of a solution outside. Don't worry, as long as there is a chance, I will come out to find you immediately."
Yue Pengju nodded, and at this time he was slowly starting to think twice. The next day, he said goodbye to his wife and children and followed Zhang Jun to Chuzhou.
Since Han Zhongliang was deposed from the military power, he has been depressed at home every day. On this day, he summoned several wives and concubines to have a banquet and heard the soldiers report that Yu Peng was visiting. He valued several scribes around Yue Pengju, and heard that It turned out to be Yu Peng, so he immediately took him into the inner study for a secret discussion. When Yu Peng told the news about Geng Zhu's imprisonment, Han Zhongliang was stunned. Only then did he realize the seriousness of the matter. The emperor not only wanted to remove his military power, but also He wanted to kill himself. Yu Peng immediately made plans for him. Han Zhongliang couldn't sit down for a moment, so he rode on horseback to see the emperor under the autumn sun at noon.
Zhao Deji was teasing Mr. Liu when he heard that Han Zhongliang was visiting, so he reluctantly summoned him alone to show respect to the meritorious minister of King Qin. As soon as Han Zhongliang left, he knelt on the ground and cried loudly: "I will be loyal to your majesty all my life, and I dare not disobey in the slightest, please." Your Majesty, please stay alive..."
Zhao Deji said casually: "What's going on?"
Han Zhongliang cried out everything about General Geng being falsely accused and sent to prison. At the end, he suddenly turned around, took off his robe, and exposed his upper body. His whole body was covered with old wounds and new wounds, which were also witnesses of his half-life in the military. He fell to the ground and cried. : "I dare not cling to military power, nor do I want to miss a high position. I just want to die well..."
Although Zhao Deji deposed him from military power, he did not intend to kill him. He was shocked when he heard that Qin Hui actually set up a private execution hall. Moreover, Qin Hui did not report this matter at all. He was even more angry with Qin Hui. But after careful consideration, I decided that it would be easy to give up, and it would be difficult to guard against a tiger. It would be better to wait for everything to be negotiated, and then find an excuse to expel Qin Hui in less than a year and a half.
While he was deep in thought, Han Zhongliang kept kneeling on the ground. He thought for a long time before frowning and saying to Han Zhongliang, "Get up first."
Han Zhongliang stood up and stood aside with his hands folded. He could only hear the emperor's golden words: "Although Qin Hui went too far this time, he was loyal to the country in everything. He will only stab Geng 100 times with the staff and be exiled to Lingnan. You can go home and I will keep him safe." Your whole family."
Han Zhongliang felt like a basin of cold water was pouring down from head to toe. The emperor knew clearly that it was a false accusation, but he could still say with a straight face that Qin Hui was loyal to the country and sent the innocent Geng to Lingnan. He couldn't help but had the guts to kneel down and play again: " Now Qin Hui is covering the sky with one hand, constantly eradicating dissidents and making accusations. I heard that he was walking around and slandering Yue Wu... "
Zhao Deji interrupted him sternly: "I will allow you to be safe, but you must not form a party with Yue Pengju in private..."
Han Zhongliang was slightly exposed to the corner of the emperor's eye, but he felt a fierce light flash through, and he realized that Yue Pengju was in a precarious situation. He did not dare to argue a word, so he had to thank the emperor for his kindness and hurried out.
As soon as Yue Pengju left, there was no man left in the family, so Li Yian stayed with Hua Rong and her son for a long time. Together with Li Qiaoniang, everyone was not lonely.
After two days like this, Li Qiaoniang went out to buy some odds and ends, but she didn't come back in the evening. Hua Rong didn't pay attention at first, but seeing that it was getting late, he sent someone out to look for her. However, even after dark, there was still no sign of anyone.
She panicked, and sent people out again to search all night, but there was no trace of a human being anywhere. Li Yian comforted her: "Maybe Qiao Niang left on her own?"
Hua Rong shook his head anxiously. Li Qiaoniang was here under orders, how could she leave so easily? Until the afternoon of the second day, there was no news from Li Qiaoniang. She couldn't sit still anymore, stood up and said to Li Yian: "I'm sorry to bother my mother-in-law. I want to go to the palace. Li Qiaoniang obeys Zhang in everything." Because, the situation must be very unlucky at this time..."
Li Yian wanted to stop her, but couldn't. He only heard the announcement from outside that Eunuch Kang was coming.
Why did Eunuch Kang come here? Hua Rong hurriedly welcomed her out, and Eunuch Kang greeted her with a smile: "Mrs. Yue, the official family has invited..."
Hua Rong's heart sank. What good could Zhao Deji do by summoning him now
She winked at Li Yian and followed Eunuch Kang out. It wasn't until she got out of the corridor that she couldn't help but ask in a low voice: "Master Kang, where did Li Qiaoniang go?"
Eunuch Kang narrowed his eyes and his voice was as low as possible: "You and I are old friends, so I want to tell you something. That woman was probably silenced by Zhang..."
It turned out that as soon as Li Qiaoniang went out that day, she was targeted by Zhang Quwei's people and taken to a secret place. Zhang Quwei asked her to tell her secret evidence of Yue Pengju's "rebellion and misconduct", but Li Qiaoniang naturally couldn't produce it. Zhang Quwei looked at her. There was no use value, so she was executed privately.
Although Eunuch Kang spoke lightly, Hua Rong felt a rush of blood rushing to the top of her head, but she heard Eunuch Kang's low voice: "Mrs. Yue, you don't need to be too serious in everything. Only by being wise can you protect yourself, and only by being wronged can you seek perfection. Women should obey women." Only by being submissive can you gain prosperity and wealth..."
Hua Rong stopped and said in a deep voice: "Master Kang, where are you taking me?"
"You'll know when we get there."
Hua Rong gritted her teeth slightly, and there were several plainclothes guards outside the door, holding a small sedan. She had no choice but to go up, with the curtain of the sedan hanging down, and she didn't know the direction. She only thought about it in the sedan. I don't know how long it took, the sedan Stopped outside the palace gate. By this time, Hua Rong calmed down.
Passing through the flower hall and arriving at the Nuan Pavilion, the nine-curved corridor, as soon as she entered, the door closed silently. Hua Rong stood there, motionless. This is the "Nuan Pavilion", and it is also the place where Zhao Deji secretly had affairs with Wang Junhua several times. Although she I don't know, but as soon as I entered the house, I felt a disgusting and ambiguous smell.
A pair of hands put on her shoulders, and she suddenly turned around, only to hear a voice: "Rong'er..."
This "Rong'er" was originally called out with "deep affection". She felt goosebumps all over her body when she heard it. She hurriedly brushed the hand away. She felt as if she had swallowed a fly and was so sick that she wanted to vomit it out. She turned around and saw that the man in front of her had some gray hair. The majestic figure she first saw more than ten years ago seemed to be a ridiculous illusion, born from her heart. He was aging before he was old, and his face also showed a trace of wretchedness.
She spoke slowly: "Your Majesty, why did you summon Hua Rong?"
A strange smile appeared at the corner of Zhao Deji's mouth: "Rong'er, take a look..."
Hua Rong turned aside and saw a rectangular open box on the dressing table in front of him. The box was filled with pearls, jade, gold and silver jewelry, which was dazzling.
"These are all yours, and they are given to you by me. As long as you are obedient, I can give you what any woman in the world dreams of."
Hua Rong said calmly: "No reward for no merit, Hua Rong dare not accept the reward."
Zhao Deji took a step forward and held her hand hard. Hua Rong broke away, and Zhao Deji let go. Hua Rong took a few steps back, leaned against the wall, and opened her eyes wide.
Zhao Deji smiled infatuatedly: "Rong'er, I want you to come here today, and I won't hide my purpose from you. Since the death of the little prince, no concubine in the harem has given birth to a son. For the sake of the country and the country, I need your help... "
Hua Rong's voice was sharp: "What does this kind of thing have to do with me?"
"You are terminally ill, but you are still able to give birth to a healthy son. I thought, you are a martial arts practitioner, and your body is stronger, unlike the concubines who are fragile. More importantly, I have always liked you, and I have never forgotten you over the years. If you can give birth to a son for me..."
Men always like to "never forget" the woman they want to have sex with but can't get it - hoping that one day they can get their wish.
Hua Rong sneered and interrupted him: "Your Majesty, think twice! Everyone in the world knows that Hua Rong is Yue Pengju's wife. Aren't you afraid of being known as a king who seduces his minister's wife?"
Zhao Deji disagreed: "Wu Zetian was Tang Taizong's concubine, so she could still become the queen of his son Tang Gaozong! Tang Xuanzong could even blatantly regard his daughter-in-law as his favorite concubine. The son would not care about it, let alone a minister... "