Xiao Zimu gradually calmed down and considered Xin Ya's words carefully.
That day Xia Chu came to Yongning Hall to look for him. Now that I think about it, he was indeed a little hesitant in his words. Everything in and out of his words foreshadowed that something was going to happen. Before leaving, he even reminded him that the rain was about to come and the wind filled the building...
Xin Ya saw that his expression relaxed, and then he added more force and continued: "The young master said that you can act in a play, so you don't have to go to the morning court these days."
Xiao Zimu stared into his eyes and asked in a deep voice: "Is what you said true?"
Xin Ya was extremely frightened, but he had to pretend to be calm and replied loudly: "It's true."
Xiao Zimu seemed to be emptied of his body and mind in an instant. He lost all his strength and slid along the bed to sit on the ground, breathing in and out somewhat dullly.
"Your Highness, you haven't eaten anything since yesterday. I'm going to order the food to be passed around. Can you use a little of it?" Xin Ya couldn't help but persuade him when he saw that he had managed to hold on until now and showed a fragile look.
Xiao Zimu saw that he was shirtless, with pimples on his body from the cold, and his lips were bruised. The rattan on his back was swaying as he spoke, and he was angry and laughing inside. He waved his hand and said: "The thing on your back is off, put on your clothes and go."
Xin Ya quickly kowtowed and thanked him, knowing that Xiao Zimu had forgiven him for knocking him out last night.
Xin Ya stood up and left gratefully, feeling a mixture of sadness and joy in his heart.
Fortunately, this level has been passed.
Sadly, as time goes by, paper cannot cover the fire. Sooner or later, Xiao Zimu will discover this big lie he told.
It wasn't that he was afraid of what Xiao Zimu would do to him, he was already ready to do anything.
What Xin Ya is more afraid of is that Xiao Zimu will collapse when the flood breaks out...
After he brought dinner to the room, he went to Yaohua Palace. Concubine Lian had sent people to Yongning Palace and asked about Xiao Zimu's situation many times. Xin Ya reported that he was safe, and Concubine Lian breathed a sigh of relief. .
She knew that Xiao Zimu had always been on good terms with Xia Chu, but she never thought that Xiao Zimu would risk everything for Xia Chu...
"You handled this matter very well. Even if Mu'er discovers the truth and wants to punish you in the future, I will make the decision for you." Concubine Lian praised Xin Ya.
"Thank you, Your Majesty. I feel that from today onwards, all news about the young Marquis will be blocked and His Highness cannot know about it anymore." Xin Ya knew that this method was to drink poison to quench his thirst, and it might be delayed for a while.
Concubine Lian nodded: "It makes sense, but I am confused, where did he learn about the young marquis being exiled?"
Xin Ya glanced at You Rui and saw that she pursed her lips and lowered her head. Xiao Zimu didn't let him speak. Naturally, he would not expose You Rui at this moment. What he just said was not about talking to Concubine Lian. Listen to it, but tell it to You Rui.
"This matter is making a big fuss. It is spread everywhere in the palace. Your Highness may have heard it from those gossips." Xin Ya lowered his eyelids.
"Then you have to cover the mouths of the people in the Yongning Palace." Concubine Lian spoke sternly.
Xin Ya raised his head and said "Yes", his eyes touched You Rui and found that her body was slightly stiff.
"Step back." Concubine Lian waved her hand.
Xin Ya bowed and left. It wasn't until his back disappeared that Concubine Lian showed signs of fatigue.
What happened inside and outside the palace today was extremely detrimental to Xiao Zimu.
In the morning, the ministers who originally supported Xiao Zimu were forced to remain silent. Min Zhisong and others suppressed them until they could not even lift their heads.
Fortunately, there was a short-sighted Tan Shifang who offended the emperor and was reprimanded. Taifu Wu and others retorted a few words.
But even so, Prime Minister Ju did not dare to say a word. He was in an awkward position. If he spoke for the Hou Mansion at this time, he would be afraid of being talked about.
Xiao Zimu has now chosen the path of seizing the direct descendant. With the arrow on the string, there is no way to retreat, so every step must be taken cautiously.
Xiao Yanjun became famous again today, but Xiao Zimu was still decadent at the moment.
Concubine Lian is really heartbroken...
The palace shrouded in darkness was buried under a thick layer of snow. It looked white and flawless, but in the biting cold wind, there were many dark clouds and hidden murderous intentions.
After Xie Jiming and Kong Changhui outside the palace were on duty, they went to Mingxiang Garden together, both wanting to talk to Bingwen about the current situation.
It was already the end of the Youshi period when they arrived at Mingxiang Garden. Shi Zhongfei told them that Bingwen had only come back to sleep before and was still sleeping in the room until now.
Neither of them could wake him up, so they both went to Shi Zhongfei's room.
Shi Zhongfei had a sad look on his face even as he cooked a pot of tea. In Mingxiang Garden today, the children of the aristocratic families were all praising His Royal Highness King Yu for his ability and political integrity. When Shi Zhongfei heard this, he wanted to drive them all out with a broom.
Bingsheng Bingwen told him not only not to stop him, but also to follow their words and make Xiao Yanjun's momentum as big as possible.
He was miserable all day today, with a smile on his face and scolding his mother in his heart...
Just when Shi Zhongfei was pouring out the bitter water and the three of them surrounded the city wondering what Bingwen's move was, Jiao Shi also rushed over from Ming Sa Garden.
Since Jiao Shi took over Ming Sa Garden, he has been living there.
Today, I was really confused by those reckless men, so I returned to Mingxiangyuan. I wanted to report to Bingwen about the situation in Mingsayuan today. Seeing that he was still asleep, I naturally went there. Entered Shi Zhongfei's house.
When Shi Zhongfei saw him coming in, he made him a cup of hot tea. After listening to his complaints, the three of them realized that Ming Sa Yuan had been full of people since early in the morning, and these people originally wanted to besiege Zhao Xingwen.
After all, Ming Sa Garden was originally opened in the name of the direct grandson of Old General Zhao. After the verdict was announced in Dali Temple yesterday, Zhao Xingwen disappeared and everyone was blocked in Ming Sa Garden early this morning.
Cheng Zifeng, the son of Cheng Zhaobing, the Minister of War, took the lead and wanted to see Zhao Xingwen who was provoking troubles.
Naturally, there were many supporters of General Zhao in the garden. Tang Zhen, the son of Tang Banner leader at the South City Gate, was the first to openly defend Zhao Xingwen.
Fortunately, people who practice martial arts are not like literati who only engage in verbal disputes. If they disagree, the two camps will start gesticulating, riding horses and hunting to compete in martial arts, and the fight will be confusing.
In the end, when both sides were exhausted from the fight, Yu Weilin, the son of the Forbidden Army commander Yu Yecheng, came forward to act as a peacemaker. Everyone betrayed his father to save face, and finally left in twos and threes.
After Jiao Shi and others had finished leaving, Ming Sa Garden was closed. In the past few days, there were no plans to open for business...
Shi Zhongfei couldn't help but click his tongue when he heard that. He never thought that the atmosphere in Ming Sa Garden was even more intense than here. He toasted Jiao Shi with tea instead of wine, with a look of empathy on his face...
(End of chapter)