Ever since the royal concubine entered the house, she has set rules everywhere. She originally thought that Xiao Junhan would stand by her side to stand up for her. Who would have expected that Xiao Junhan would intentionally disgrace her several times in a row, and even sleep in Qin Wanyi's room several times!
This was a great shame and humiliation for Shen Jingci, but she was so depressed that she couldn't even find a place to vent her anger, so she had to secretly smash a lot of things.
But what made Shen Jingci uneasy the most was another thing.
After the Xie family sent Su Bixin to the official before, Su Bixin became involved with the Shen family. At that time, Shen Jingci didn't take it seriously. She just thought that a chess piece couldn't cause too much trouble. But it wasn't until all the killers she sent out failed that she realized something was wrong.
Naturally, a small Jingzhao Yin Mansion cannot stop the killer she carefully trained, so there is only one possibility. Someone is secretly protecting Su Bixin!
It would be okay if the person protecting her was from the Xie family, but she was a little scared now. If the person protecting Su Bixin was sent by Emperor Jing. What to do
Shen Jingci didn't know that everything in this world was about what she was afraid of. And what she worried about came true.
That day, Su Bixin unceremoniously sold Shen Jingci to Jingzhao Yin Mansion. Jing Zhaoyin was not ignorant. He immediately felt the seriousness of the matter and reported the matter to Emperor Jing's desk overnight. .
After Emperor Jing suppressed the matter, he sent people to guard in the dark, while carefully observing every move in the Tianlao. However, some rumors were deliberately revealed.
This is not a sinful thing, and you are not afraid of ghosts knocking on your door. If the Shen family acted upright in this matter, they would naturally not resort to any underhanded tactics. However, the Shen family disappointed him.
Hearing that the imperial guards came to report that someone had poisoned Su Bixin's food, fortunately they stopped him, which made Emperor Jing feel bad.
"Third brother, what do you think about this matter?"
When the Royal Forest Army was reporting just now, Xiao Junxi was also beside him. When he heard Emperor Jing ask him, Xiao Junxi immediately raised his hands and said, "Father, I have never been willing to judge the affairs of the government. However, I am not willing to judge. But there is something I have to say.”
Xiao Junxi paused and then said solemnly, "The Shen family knew the news about you in the palace in such a timely manner. Did the Shen family stretch their hands too far?"
This sentence struck a chord in Emperor Jing's mind. He said solemnly, "I originally thought that the Shen family was an upright minister. Shen Yuming was still very loyal when he took office in Henan. Why did he change as soon as he returned to the capital? Just like a human being, his eyes are full of cunning."
Xiao Junxi pondered for a while and then said, "Father, the Holy Ming, I hope I can make a decision."
Emperor Jing was silent for a while, then looked back at him and said, "Lao San, your health is getting better and better now. I didn't have this idea before, so I left it to you. But now, do you really not want to think about anything?"
He said it cryptically, but Xiao Junxi was not stupid. He did not look frightened. He just smiled and said, "Father, this country is so big, and my shoulders are too small, and there is only room for one woman. No one else can." other."
"Is it possible that there is no room for a woman in the world?" Emperor Jing did not agree with his idea, patted his shoulder and said, "I am old, you are my most promising son, this great country It will be yours one day, you know?"
Xiao Junxi shook her head and said, "Father, can your kingdom accommodate your mother?"
Queen Ye's death has always been a pain in Emperor Jing's heart. When I heard him mention it now, my face suddenly became sad. After a long time, I said, "I can't help her."
There was silence in the room for a long time. Emperor Jing sighed slowly and said, "That's all. I owe you a lot. I can do whatever you want, as long as you are safe and healthy."
For the only child he and his lover have, this is all he hopes for.
Xiao Junxi was moved in her heart and was about to say something when she suddenly heard the shrill voice of the eunuch outside, "Your Majesty, urgent report from the border 800 miles away!"
Emperor Jing immediately felt a bad feeling and quickly turned around and said, "Quickly pass."
Seeing Emperor Jing suddenly return to the majestic emperor, Xiao Junxi couldn't help but have mixed feelings in her heart. If the emperor were to tolerate everything in the world, there would be very little time left for his beloved. But Zhuo'er was the true love in his heart, so why was he willing to let her waste time in the harem
Therefore, the throne that seemed to attract everyone's attention was actually the position he despised the most.
Not long after, a soldier hurried in, his face covered with dust and blood. He raised his hands in the air and said in a trembling voice, "Your Majesty, the Yue Kingdom unexpectedly attacked the city and captured Liaocheng!"
Hearing this, Emperor Jing's face suddenly changed again and again. He couldn't help but stand up from his position and said coldly, "What did you say?!"
The internal eunuch had already taken the report and presented it to Emperor Jing's desk. Emperor Jing grabbed it, read the report again and again, and finally threw it hard on the desk.
"What a great Shen Jingxiang!"
Emperor Jing's eyes were filled with frost and coldness, causing the temperature in the room to drop lower and lower. The soldier couldn't help but lower his head and did not dare to say another word.
Emperor Jing snorted coldly and asked, "Did Shen Jingxiang say anything?"
Hearing this, the soldier carefully replied, "General Shen was injured and has retreated hundreds of miles to Zouxian County."
"Oh, it's good to retreat hundreds of miles." Emperor Jing picked up the memorial again, read it again, and then said, "Okay, you can go down first."
The soldier did not dare to delay and followed the chamberlain out with a sigh of relief.
The father and son were left alone in the hall again. Emperor Jing handed over the memorial and said, "Third brother, come and take a look."
Xiao Junxi accepted it as instructed, but was shocked when she saw the contents of the report, "This is not the first time Shen Jingxiang has led troops, how could he be so careless?"
The letter said that after Shen Jingxiang won the battle, he drank with the soldiers to celebrate. Unexpectedly, he got drunk and made trouble, causing Liaocheng to be raided and captured overnight.
This Liaocheng is the border between our country and the country of Yue, and it is also a transportation fortress. Now that Yue has been able to get away so easily, won't he have to drive straight in from now on
Although this is a bit exaggerated, Shen Jingxiang cannot escape the blame for the loss of Liaocheng!
Emperor Jing said coldly, "Whether it is intentional or unintentional, you can't be sure." It turns out that the Shen family had anticipated the war before it started. Later, when they faced the battle, the Shen family strongly recommended their eldest son and grandson. Shen Jingxiang. The seeds of Emperor Jing's suspicion had already been planted, so his overtures to the Shen family were only tentative.
Who knew that Shen Jingxiang would make such a big mistake!
How dare you lose a city and retreat hundreds of miles instead of making progress! This is clearly an attempt to hand over great rivers and mountains to others!
Thinking of this and what the Royal Forest Army reported today, Emperor Jing was silent for a long time before saying, "The hands of the Shen family are indeed too long. And they are not clean."
In the morning of the second day, this incident immediately caused huge waves in the court.
The officials headed by the Xie family naturally wanted to punish him severely and appoint loyal and brave men as their commanders; while the people headed by the Shen family, after scolding their children and grandchildren for not doing things properly, begged Emperor Jing to give him a chance to redeem himself and make meritorious deeds. He also made it clear that it would be extremely unwise to replace the coach on this battlefield and would shake the morale of the military.
People on both sides came and went, but no one bowed their head. Only Emperor Jing sat in his seat without saying a word.
After a while, Emperor Jing was heard coughing slightly, and everyone fell silent. Just when they thought Emperor Jing was about to conclude his speech, they heard Emperor Jing ask, "King Qi, what do you think of this?"
When Xiao Junhan heard this question, he felt a little panicked. Shen Jingxiang of the Shen family is also his brother-in-law, and the Shen family supports him. Is it possible that he can tell the Shen family to his face
But the person sitting above his head was his father, so naturally he couldn't disobey this person's wishes. You can only follow the tiger's wishes and flatter the horse.
"Back to my father, I think that Shen Jingxiang is indeed wrong, but what Mr. Shen said makes sense. Well, why don't we make a compromise and send loyal and brave men to meet the enemy at the front with Shen Jingxiang? , which can be regarded as giving the Shen family a chance to make meritorious deeds."
What he said was a double-edged sword, and no one could be offended.
Emperor Jing secretly snorted, this second brother is really a good person.
"Then in your opinion, who is the most suitable person to go to fight?"
These words stumped Xiao Junhan. There are many people who can go, but it is military merit to go here. If you blatantly recommend your own people, it will be Sima Zhao's heart. But if he were asked to let go of such a good opportunity, it would really hurt his heart.
Emperor Jing did not want to wait for him to think about it any longer, so he looked at Xiao Junxi and asked, "Prince Jing, what do you think?"
Xiao Junxi was magnanimous, "I think that Xie Huainan, the direct grandson of the Xie family, has been practicing in the Ministry of War for a long time and is well versed in the art of war, so it would be better to send him there."
As soon as he said this, Xiao Junyi immediately quit, "Third brother is really good at pretending to be a public servant for personal gain. This Xie family is your future father-in-law's family."
Xiao Junxi looked back at him and asked, "Since ancient times, relatives have not been avoided in promoting virtuous people, and kings and grandsons are also guilty of disaster. Is it possible that in this country, capable close relatives are not allowed to be used? Fifth brother, people can't be too narrow-minded."
These words reversed Xiao Junyi's army, and Xiao Junhan was choked and couldn't breathe.
Why didn't he think of this sentence? Such a good opportunity was missed!
Emperor Jing admired Xiao Junxi's style very much and laughed loudly, "Do you have any objections to Xie Huainan going?"
The Shen family had made such a big mistake, and being able to keep Shen Jingxiang from coming back was already a great gift. Naturally, they did not dare to say anything else for fear of angering the man above them.
But the Xie family felt a little uneasy because they said, "Your Majesty, he has no military experience in Huainan. How can a young boy command thousands of troops? It's better for the Emperor to send more talented people!"
Some people have long secretly despised the Xie family, and now is an excellent opportunity. If he wins the battle, it will be the Xie family's credit; if he loses the battle, the blame will be directly placed on Shen Jingxiang, who anyway has too many lice and is not itchy. With such a good opportunity, the Xie family actually wants to pass it up and push it away? !
How stupid!
However, Emperor Jing had his own plans, because he waved his hand and said, "Okay, this matter is settled. I, that boy from Xie Huainan, still work on Jianguo Dao, and I look very much like Mr. Xie."
Emperor Jing had said this, so naturally the others did not dare to refute, so they could only kneel together to express gratitude and said, "Thank you, Lord, for your kindness."
After the next court session, Xie Shenyan exchanged greetings with his colleagues and then walked directly towards the palace entrance. I just didn't want to, but I was stopped by an eunuch on the way, who said in a low voice, "Master Xie, the Holy Master is waiting for you in the Imperial Study Room. You can avoid the crowd later and go to the Imperial Study Room again."