Things developed very quickly, so quickly that before Zhu Ping'an could react, the storm had already hit him head on.
“Boom boom boom…”
The smell of buns in the room had not yet dissipated when Zhu Ping'an heard hurried footsteps outside, followed by a knock on the door.
"Who?"
While shouting, Zhu Ping'an quickly crumpled up the rice paper used for analysis on the table and threw it into the wastebasket.
If you burn it in the stove now, it will be too late and it will backfire. In such a short time, the smell of burning cannot be dissipated. People who come in can smell the smell of burning in the room at once, and those who originally didn't pay attention to it will pay attention to it. It's better to throw it into the wastebasket first, and then throw it into the stove to burn it after the people leave.
"Zihou, it's me."
There was a loud voice from outside the room.
"It's Brother Su Qing. Wait a moment, I'll be there soon." Zhu Ping'an loosened his belt, pulled his hair, rubbed his eyes, and staggered towards the door, acting like he had just woken up from a nap.
When Zhu Ping'an opened the door, Gao Gong's first words to Zhu Ping'an were, "Zihou, something big has happened."
What happened
Zhu Ping'an was stunned when he heard this, and then looked at Gao Gong. Gao Gong was now pale, panting, and extremely serious.
Zhu Pingan subconsciously thought of Yang Jisheng's action.
"Zihou, you are taking a nap. Wash your face and wake up. Something big has happened. Yang Zhongfang wrote a letter to impeach Yan Song at noon. The impeachment letter has been submitted to the Western Garden. The copy has been leaked and is spreading outside." Sure enough, Gao Gong's next words verified Zhu Ping'an's guess.
"Yang Jisheng impeached that old man?" Zhu Ping'an said with a look of surprise.
Of course, Zhu Ping'an was also a little surprised. According to historical records, Senior Brother Yang should have fasted for three days before impeaching Yan Song. Today should be the third day. Senior Brother Yang should have impeached Yan Song tomorrow. Why did he impeach him today? Could it be related to his visit this morning
Zhu Ping'an's guess was almost right. The reason why Yang Jisheng impeached Yan Song earlier than in history was indeed related to Zhu Ping'an's visit in the morning. Yang Jisheng thought that since Zhu Ping'an could guess that he was going to impeach Yan Song through clues, it was not ruled out that others could also guess it. Yang Jisheng believed that Zhu Ping'an would not leak the news, but he could not guarantee it for others. If the news leaked out and Yan Song knew about it, the consequences would be serious. After thinking of this, in order to prevent the news from leaking out, Yang Jisheng submitted a memorial to the Tongzhengsi to impeach Yan Song without stopping.
"It's absolutely true. It has spread everywhere. The transcript has been leaked. How could it be fake?" Gao Gong waved the transcript of the memorial in his hand and replied impatiently and seriously.
"Yang Jisheng impeached that old man. Why is Brother Suqing so nervous? He also said that something big happened?"
Zhu Ping'an asked in a puzzled manner.
This is the reaction that a normal person who doesn't know the inside story would have. Zhang San impeached Li Si, why are you, Wang Wu, so nervous
"Zihou, wash your face quickly, sober up, and then come with me to see your teacher, Lord Xu."
Gao Gong was very anxious and kept urging him.
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Zhu Ping'an looked puzzled.
"Zihou! If it was just an ordinary memorial, I wouldn't have done that. The key is that in Yang Zhongfang's memorial impeaching Yan Song, there appeared the words 'I hope Your Majesty will listen to my words, investigate Song's treachery, or summon Prince Yu and Prince Jing for questioning'. This sentence is of great importance, it is equivalent to giving someone a handle. If someone catches it and doesn't let it go, Prince Yu will be implicated. Among the two princes, Prince Jing has always been on good terms with the Yan Party, but Prince Yu has a bad relationship with the Yan Party. It is easy for people to understand that it was Prince Yu who instructed Yang Zhongfang to impeach Yan Song. This is not the most terrible thing. What I am most afraid of now is that this sentence will be further misinterpreted and used by someone with ulterior motives, and slandering Prince Yu for forcing the emperor to abdicate in the name of attacking Yan Song. If this word gets to the ears of the emperor, Prince Yu will be in danger. Zihou, you understand now why I am so nervous."
Gao Gong looked at Zhu Ping'an and spoke in an urgent tone. His face was very pale and there was no color on his face.
In fact, Gao Gong's face now is much better than when he first heard the news. God knows how shocked and panicked Gao Gong was when he saw the words "or ask the two kings" in the manuscript of the memorial. He was almost scared to death by this sentence.
"There are actually such words in the memorial?"
Zhu Ping'an's expression was just right, showing his shock and disbelief to the fullest.
"It's absolutely true." Gao Gong nodded.
Hiss…
Zhu Pingan took a breath of cold air at the right time and also panicked, "If this is really what is said in the memorial, then Your Highness is indeed in danger."
"Yes. The Yan Party has deep roots in the court. They are not on good terms with His Royal Highness Prince Yu, otherwise they would not have withheld His Royal Highness's annual gifts for so many years. Zihou, have you forgotten that the last time you and Xuanfu bribed Yan Shifan and asked for the annual gifts, Yan Shifan tested you and Xuanfu. He said that he heard that His Royal Highness Prince Yu was dissatisfied with them. Although you dealt with it tactfully, their grudge against His Royal Highness Prince Yu was evident from this. I think they will definitely not let go of this opportunity."
Gao Gong nodded worriedly, very worried that Yan Song and his gang would use the memorial to attack Prince Yu. The power of Yan's party was simply beyond the power of Prince Yu's residence. Otherwise, Prince Yu's annual gift would not have been withheld by Yan Shifan for so long, and he had to rely on gifts to get it back.
"The storm is coming, but... why should we go to visit Master Xu?" Zhu Ping'an sighed, and then asked in confusion.
"Zihou, do you really not know or are you pretending not to know? Yang Zhongfang and you are from the same school, both are students of Lord Xu. I suspect that Yang Zhongfang's memorial to impeach Yan Song was from Lord Xu's idea. Is Lord Xu going to have a showdown and break with the Yan Party? I know very well that Lord Xu is a cautious person. Since he dared to have a showdown with the Yan Party, he must have had comprehensive considerations and careful plans. Before, Lord Xu did not support us, probably out of considerations for confidentiality. But no matter what, the sentence "or ask the two kings" appeared in Yang Zhongfang's memorial, which undeniably has involved us. It is reasonable for Lord Xu to inform us and mark a way for us so that we can prepare early. On the one hand, we can provide support and cooperation, and on the other hand, we can avoid suffering for no reason. Now that the memorial has been submitted to Xiyuan, there is no need to worry about confidentiality. Let's go visit Lord Xu and ask what he thinks." Gao Gong said in an urgent tone.