Nangong Yue took the letter, opened it hastily, and read it all at once.
She was silent for a moment, and asked, "How is Mr. Guan doing now?"
Xiaosi replied: "My lord is fine."
Nangong Yue breathed a sigh of relief, but after thinking about it, she was still not at ease, and then asked: "Can you find a way to meet your young master?"
Xiao Si nodded silently.
Nangong Yue turned her head and told Baihui, "Baihui, go to my pharmacy and get two small porcelain bottles, one with bamboo leaves and one with plum blossoms."
"Yes, Crown Princess."
Baihui left in a hurry and came back in a hurry.
Nangong Yue signaled Baihui to hand over the things to Xiaosi, and said solemnly: "The one with plum blossoms in this painting is the heart-protecting pill, and the one with bamboo leaves is the anti-drug pill. After you see your son, take these two Leave the things to him. Since someone has set up such a trap, maybe there will be another trick. After all, the prison of the Criminal Ministry is no better than the Anyihou Mansion, and I hope you can tell you to be careful in everything."
Guan Yubai's body is weak, and now he is in jail. For him, heart-protecting pills and anti-drugs are the most practical.
Xiao Si cupped his hands gratefully and said, "Thank you!"
Xiao Si only came to deliver the letter, and he hurriedly left after the letter was delivered. He jumped out of the window as neatly as when he came, and then disappeared in the blink of an eye.
Nangong Yue handed the letter to Zhu Xing, and after he had read it, she threw it into the brazier, watching it burn to ashes in the blink of an eye, and the study was silent...
Nangong Yue opened her mouth to break the silence, and calmly ordered: "Go and do it..."
"Yes, Crown Princess!"
Zhu Xing retreated, but Nangong Yue didn't go back immediately, but sat in the study blankly.
Baihui stayed by her side all the time, although Baihui didn't see what was written in that letter, but seeing that Xiaosi was still free to deliver the letter, she knew that the young master should be fine. However, it is not always a good thing to be locked up in the prison of the Ministry of Criminal Justice.
After a long time, Nangong Yue stood up and said, "Let's go back..."
Nangong Yue took Baihui back to Fufengyuan with a heavy heart.
Xiao Fei was no longer in the banquet room, and Que'er reported that the eldest girl had borrowed her small study to paint on a whim.
Nangong Yue sat down on the Arhat bed, and hugged the cat Xiaobai who came to rub against her, looking a little dazed.
What happened today, it is obvious that Guan Yubai deliberately put himself in a dangerous situation. Although Guan Yubai is unparalleled in wit, he is only one person after all. .
Is Guan Yubai trying to put him to death and make a living
Having known Guan Yubai for several years, Nangong Yue had received his guidance and help many times, and he was both a teacher and a friend, so how could she not be worried about it.
"Sister-in-law." After an unknown amount of time, Xiao Fei's cold voice interrupted Nangong Yue's thoughts, and when she raised her eyes, she saw Xiao Fei coming out of the small study room, and said with a hint of joy on her face: "I just drew a painting Please come and help me judge a picture of pine..."
As soon as the words fell, Xiao Fei noticed that Nangong Yue's expression was not right, she hesitated and asked: "Sister-in-law, what are you busy with? How about I go back first..." Go back
"Sister Fei, I'm fine." Nangong Yue shook her head, stood up and took Xiao Fei's arm, and said, "Just now you said you drew a picture of an old pine tree? Then I have to take a good look at it."
Xiao Fei always felt that something was wrong, but since she said so, she didn't ask any more questions, and the two entered the small study together arm in arm.
There is a large piece of drawing paper spread out on the desk, the ink on the painting is still wet, and there is still a burst of ink fragrance, obviously it has just been completed.
Nangong Yue stood behind the desk and appreciated it carefully. Xiao Fei's picture of an old pine is an old pine growing obliquely beside a rock. The old pine and the rock depend on each other, the former is sharp and the latter is gentle, with shades. Nangong Yue couldn't help secretly praising, at Xiao Fei's age, it is not easy to make such a painting.
Like a good student, Xiao Fei anxiously waited for Nangong Yue's comment.
Nangong Yue looked at it carefully for a moment, then praised with a smile: "This painting has a very good grasp of the thickness of the ink and ink, and it can be seen that you have put in a lot of hard work."
Xiao Fei's cheeks were reddish, showing a little shyness.
Nangong Yue said slowly: "However, in addition to brush and ink, composition is still important in painting. Although this painting is good, it still lacks some dexterity in composition."
Xiao Fei stared at the painting thoughtfully for a while, and said, "I hope my sister-in-law will teach me."
Nangong Yue didn't answer directly, but said: "There is an ancient poem: 'There are pine trees on Tingting Mountain, and wind blows in the rustling valley. How strong is the sound of the wind, and how strong are the pine branches. Pines and cypresses have their own nature'…”
Xiao Fei listened, her eyes suddenly lit up, and she said: "I understand! This painting lacks some residual snow... If some snow is added to the pine, it can better show the nature of pines and cypresses that cannot be bent. It's really wonderful !" She couldn't help feeling a little emotional in her heart, and she thought to herself: Sister-in-law is worthy of being a daughter of a famous family. I married my sister-in-law!... When my elder brother comes back, I have to remind him to cherish my blessings.
Thinking about it, she raised her head and was about to speak when she saw Nangong Yue looking out the window in a daze.
"Sister-in-law?"
Xiao Fei called out, and Nangong Yue suddenly came back to her senses, and said embarrassedly: "Sister Fei, I'm sorry, I'm a little distracted."
Xiao Fei looked at Nangong Yue's expression and asked speculatively, "Is sister-in-law worried about elder brother?" Counting the days, elder brother has been away from the capital for a while, and he won't come back after Chinese New Year, so it's no wonder sister-in-law is worried.
Xiao Fei couldn't help frowning and said: "Sister-in-law, did elder brother send you a letter from home? Even if he has the emperor's life, he should send a letter back to report his safety!" Her elder brother is still not reliable in doing things!" Sister-in-law, when elder brother comes back, you have to talk to him... No, let me do it!"
Seeing Xiao Fei's serious expression, Nangong Yue was a little moved, and said, "Sister Fei, you misunderstood, and it has nothing to do with your elder brother." After a pause, she hesitated, and explained cryptically, " It's a friend of mine who has been in some trouble recently, and I'm a little worried."
This friend must be very important to the sister-in-law... Although Xiao Fei is innocent, she is still a girl from the palace. There was a lot of uproar, and the sister-in-law was called away just now, she thought about it.
Xiao Fei didn't know how to comfort others. After thinking about it, she said to Nangong Yue in a stiff tone, "Sister-in-law, I recently read "Zeng Guang Xian Wen" again, and I have some insights. For example, 'Stay for five There is a bright moon in the lake, no worries about nowhere to drop the golden hook'. 'Sometimes there is a life, but there is no time to ask for it. The road is difficult to avoid, and it is not free in the end'. One village'. You might as well ask your friends to read it when they have time! When you have different moods, even the same book, you will have different feelings when you read it... "
Listening to Xiao Fei's eloquent talk, Nangong Yue didn't feel bored, instead she had a smile in her eyes and said, "Thank you, Sister Fei."
Xiao Fei smiled shyly, and her cold face instantly softened a lot.
Nangong Yue breathed out, tried to calm down her mood, looked at the painting on the desk, and said, "Sister Fei, what you just said is right, and adding Can Xue will really improve the artistic conception of the painting."
Xiao Fei said impatiently, "Then I'll try."
Xiao Fei adjusted the ink, then stared at the painting for a while, and then started to draw. She had already made up her mind, so she wrote like a god, light ink, dyed, white... just a short cup of tea, she put away the brush , There was a smile on the corner of his mouth.
Nangong Yue praised: "The length of a hundred trees can withstand frost and snow without withering."
Although Xiao Fei only added residual snow on the branches and the ground, literati have used cold years as a metaphor for troubled times, and pines and cypresses as metaphors for gentlemen since ancient times. A few points.
Xiao Fei was also very satisfied, and said happily: "Sister-in-law, this is the best painting I have drawn in recent years."
"Then why not frame it and hang it in your boudoir." Nangong Yue suggested.
Nangong Yue's approval of her own painting added another point of joy to Xiao Fei's eyes, and she nodded hurriedly.
So, after Mogan, Nangong Yue called Lily and asked her to take her to Gu Moxuan for mounting.
Xiao Fei knew that Nangong Yue was in a bad mood, so she talked with her for a while, but Xiao Fei was not a talkative person, so she talked, and finally talked about some books she had read, but no matter what Whatever she said, Nangong Yue could respond fluently, making Xiao Fei feel that this sister-in-law is really knowledgeable and full of admiration.
It wasn't until the two of them had dinner together that Xiao Fei returned to her yard.
Nangong Yue went back to the small study room. She sat at the desk and thought for a while, then called Baihui in and asked, "Is the mansion going to be safe these days?"
Baihui replied: "There is Zhu Xing in the outer courtyard, but in the inner house, a few women secretly whispered their ears two days ago, for fear that our house would also be involved, and An Niang found out and fined them a month's monthly money .”
The outer courtyard is full of Xiao Yi's people inside and out, so naturally there is no need to worry. On the contrary, there are still more than half of the old "old people" in the inner house. It's fine if nothing happens, but when something happens, these people will feel a little uneasy.
"Tell Anniang that the prince is not here now, and I am the only woman in the palace. Let them all be more comfortable. If there is any act of talking about the government, they will all be sold out. At that time, don't say I won't give it to the palace" old man "Face. From today on, all banquets will be rejected. I am not feeling well, so I won't see guests. An Niang is too soft-tempered, so you can help her for now."
Baihui replied: "Yes! Shizifei."
The Zhennan Prince's Mansion has a high status and authority. If the emperor's fire continues to burn, there may be some people in the capital who "go to the doctor in a hurry", just like the Guangping Marquis' Mansion. The most important thing for the Zhennan Palace at present is self-protection. Only by hiding behind others, can some things be done without anyone noticing...
Nangong Yue waved, so Baihui took the order and left.
After a vigorous rectification, the servants of the Zhennan Palace immediately settled down a lot. After all, for them, the emperor is too far away. If they accidentally offend the imperial concubine, it will be related to their wealth and life. The concubine Shizi has a generous temperament, and she will give out more monthly silver every season, and there are not many masters in the palace, so she is very leisurely. If she is sold to other places, she will have to be separated from her family, which is really not worth the loss. Although the concubine Shizi has a good temper, she has always been one-sided. If she wanted to sell them, no one would plead for mercy.
The mansion was settled, but the situation outside became more chaotic. In just a few days, several courtiers were implicated one after another. The panic-stricken Mrs. Guangping Hou went to Nangong Mansion again to solemnly She proposed marriage to Nangong Lin, but according to Baihui's report, her uncle Nangong Qin did not agree.
There is a lot of wind in the court, and everyone is in danger. Everyone is wondering who will be the next to enter the prison of the Ministry of Criminal Justice or the Imperial Prison.
As for Guan Yubai, who was taken into the prison of the Ministry of Criminal Justice, there was no further news. Only from Zhu Xing, he knew that everything was fine for the time being. The emperor was quite cautious this time. None of the officials who were ordered to go to prison were tortured. , Still waiting for the results of the joint trial of the three divisions.
Nangong Yue breathed a sigh of relief after hearing this.
In any case, the emperor's attitude bought them more time. I don't know if this was also expected by Guan Yubai.
"Elder Concubine."
At this time, Baihui raised the curtain, walked in, and reported respectfully: "The Marquis of Weiyuan was impeached in court today, and the emperor ordered him to return to the mansion to defend himself, and cooperate with the three divisions in the interrogation."
Nangong Yue nodded calmly.
Lily, who was waiting on the sidelines, couldn't help but exclaimed: "Marquis Weiyuan is a minister who has made great contributions to overcoming the Jiangnan Rebellion today!"
"It is said that the Marquis of Weiyuan was trapped in the royal capital because his military power was seized by the emperor, and he was depressed. That's why he secretly hated the emperor and colluded with the former court..." Baihui continued, "People are panicking outside now, There are rumors, many people are saying that this time the emperor probably wants to cut the grass and roots, and completely end the remnants of the previous dynasty... If this continues, I am afraid it will repeat the "Yu Wang Rebellion" of the late emperor!"
When it comes to the "Yu Wang Rebellion", I am afraid that no one in Dayu knows it.
Yu Wang, whose real name is Lei Tianhu, is a fierce general under the late emperor, and sworn sworn brothers with the late emperor. Decades ago, he followed the late emperor to fight in the north and south, and he made great military achievements. At that time, the first emperor once said that with Lei Tianhu, he could be said to be like a tiger with wings added. Later, the first emperor overthrew the decadent former dynasty, established the Dayu Dynasty, and named Lei Tianhu the King of Yu...
Yu Wang's "Yu" is Dayu's Yu.
It can be seen from this that the first emperor at that time could be said to have favored King Yu Lei Tianhu, but as time went by, the first emperor quelled the rebellion of all parties and stabilized the country. Everyone praised King Yu for his military exploits. Words became a thorn in the heart of the first emperor.
The first emperor made him an idle prince with a glass of wine to release his military power, but it also made King Yu feel dissatisfied. In the end, King Yu colluded with the Murong family of the previous dynasty and joined with most of the generals to overthrow the Dayu Dynasty. Soldiers rescued the siege, and now this Dayu probably no longer exists.
After King Yu was captured, the first emperor not only slaughtered King Yu's entire family, but also "Zhulian Ten Clans", even the friends and disciples of King Yu were included in the same clan.
Because of this case of King Yu, many people were involved. It was the bloodiest case after the establishment of the Dayu Dynasty.
It's just that the emperor forbids the official history to be written, but it can't stop the unofficial historical records, let alone spread the word.
During the "Rebellion of King Yu", Jinshang was only a prince, but he also witnessed this bloody battle and left an indelible mark in his heart. It can be said that Jinshang's fear of the remnants of the previous dynasty is It began with this "Yuwang Rebellion"!
And this thorn is now being deliberately used by people with a heart.
At this time, not only Zhennan Prince's Mansion was discussing King Yu, but the Third Prince's Mansion on the other side of the capital was also discussing this topic.
"Your Highness, the topic of 'King Yu's Rebellion' has spread in Wangdu!" Xiao Lizi respectfully reported.
Han Lingfu nodded in satisfaction, with a hint of complacency on his face, presumably someone will soon mention King Yu in his father's ear. Once the father thinks that Guan Yubai is the second King Yu, he will definitely not be merciful anymore!
After finishing the confinement period, Bai Yi, who was able to get out of bed and walk around, poured a cup of hot tea for Han Lingfu himself, observed his expression, and said with a smile: "It seems that this time An Yi Hou Guan Yubai is doomed!"
Han Lingfu hooked the corners of his lips, "That's right, Guan Yubai will definitely not be able to turn around. I have already discussed with Marquis Pingyang, and after a few days, I will go to my father to ask for an order to replace the man in charge of the Fanyuan. When the time comes, The peace talks with Baiyue will proceed smoothly."
As he said that, Han Lingfu's eyes were a little disdainful.
I don't know what Guan Yubai is thinking in his heart. According to Han Lingfu, the peace talks with Baiyue should have been negotiated on various terms and then concluded. Procrastinating like this now is a waste of time and loses their demeanor of a big and prosperous country.
However, the father kept silent, letting Guan Yubai and Xiao Yi toss around, so that it was hard for him to say anything.
"Your Highness is really wise and powerful, and there are no omissions!" Bai Yi complimented with a smile, and offered the hot tea in his hand to Han Lingfu.
She hadn't thought of implicating Shangguan Yubai at first, but Han Lingfu had set up such a careful scheme, and she couldn't help Guan Yubai even if she wanted to. After all, she is from Baiyue, and for the eldest prince, she can sacrifice everything, even her love.
Although she couldn't bear to see Guan Yubai imprisoned, but she was also helpless, Guan Yubai's temperament was too arrogant and lofty, even if she showed his favor to him several times, he would not be moved. She can only break his wings completely, and then save his life... In this way, he will no longer be able to ignore her existence! She wants him to attach to her, rely on her, and let him stay by her side obediently forever!
Only in this way can she get him.
There was a flash in her eyes, but the corners of her mouth were still slightly raised as if nothing had happened, with a faint smile on her face.
Han Lingfu took a sip of the hot tea, feeling at ease: he still puts on his clothes and is smart and general, if Xiaoer can do it... Thinking of Bai Muxiao, Han Lingfu's face darkened again when he was hesitant in his ambition.
Bai Yi lowered his eyes halfway, and a sharp light flashed in his eyes, then he looked at Han Lingfu pretending to be hesitant and said: "Your Highness, Bai Yi has an idea, I don't know if I should say it..."
Han Lingfu smiled slightly, and said in an easy-going manner: "Bao Yi, why can't you and I say anything?"
"Your Highness, do you think we should take this opportunity to bring that Xiao Yi in?" There was a smile on the beautifully dressed little face, but there was a chill in his eyes.
The humiliation and embarrassment Xiao Yi brought her is something she will never forget in her life.
Dayu has an old saying: "Ten years is not too late for a gentleman to take revenge!" It seems that he can make Xiao Yi die without a place to bury him without ten years!
Putting his clothes on and smoothing his sleeves, he said softly: "Your Highness, if the King of Zhennan colludes with the remnants of the previous dynasty..." Once the King of Zhennan is charged with colluding with the previous dynasty, Xiao Yi, the son of the Prince of Zhennan, will never want to stay out of it !
"This plan is not feasible." Who would have thought that Han Lingfu shook his head and explained, "When the former emperor Murong Jie was forced to commit suicide in the palace, some remnants of the previous dynasty went all the way south and helped the false emperor ascend the throne in Lin'an, Jiangnan. Later, It was the old Zhennan king who led an army to attack Lin'an, and personally cut off the head of the false emperor and presented it to the emperor's grandfather. After that, those remnants of the previous dynasty and the Zhennan palace swore to be in conflict. I won’t believe it, if I don’t make it right, it will be self-defeating and ruin our layout this time.”
Bai Yi frowned slightly. After all, she was not from Dayu, so she didn't know that there was such a grudge between the Zhennan Palace and the previous dynasty.
"In this way, Xiao Yi is really cheap." Bai Yi sighed with regret.
Han Lingfu couldn't help remembering what Bai Muxiao once said to him. Guan Yubai and Xiao Yi seemed to have a very close relationship, so he narrowed his eyes slightly and said, "Unless..."
"Your Highness, unless what?" Bai Yi asked eagerly, suppressing the resurgent flame in his heart.
But Han Lingfu stopped talking, and lowered his eyes to think. If what Xiao Er said is true, then maybe I can think of a way to use Guan Yubai to get Xiao Yi into the game...
This matter needs to be carefully planned, as well as his big brother.
The corners of Han Lingfu's lips curled up slightly, showing a determined smile.
However, the official language they were talking about was not in the prison of the Ministry of punishment at this time, but in the emperor's imperial room book.
Guan Yubai was dressed in plain clothes, and his hair was tied with a wooden hairpin. Although he had been in prison for nearly ten days, he didn't look messy at all, as if he had just come out of his own mansion, calm and composed.
The emperor looked at Guan Yubai standing in front of him, and felt an indescribable feeling in his heart.
He knew that he was sorry for the loyalty of the official family. After Bai Fuling returned to the capital, he tried his best to make up for it. After nearly a year, the monarch and his subjects could be regarded as bringing out the best in each other. Unexpectedly, such a thing happened again , which made him not know what to do.
"Yubai." The emperor said in a deep voice, "Do you hate me?"
Guan Yubai said flatly: "Thunder, rain and dew are all the favor of the king, so why hate it?"
The emperor looked at him inquiringly, his eyes full of doubts.
"Your Majesty." Guan Yubai said with a still calm expression, "The case of the official family has been vindicated, and my father has also entered the cabinet of a famous minister. For the minister, there is nothing dissatisfied. Once on the battlefield, whether it is the father or the I have long since realized that I am shrouded in horse leather, whether I am defeated by Xirong or by a traitor, it is actually the same. As a general, defeat is defeat."
The emperor was silent for a long time, his face suddenly became serious, and he said, "What about now? You say that 'thunder, rain and dew are all your favor', but what are you doing behind the scenes?" , is it possible to overthrow Dayu's country?"
Guan Yubai did not show the slightest timidity, he still said in a leisurely manner: "Father finally got into the Court of Famous Ministers, and I will not let his name be stained in the slightest, colluding with the Murong family, It's not worth it to me. I was born as a general, and I made every effort on the battlefield. I won't do things that are not worth it."
Guan Yubai did not blindly defend himself, but simply proceeded from the interests, which moved the emperor's heart.
That being said, it is true.
Guan Ruyan died under the name of treason, and finally got rehabilitated. If Guan Yubai went to help the Murong family, even if he finally got the "Mr. Not guaranteed.
Guan Yubai has been paying attention to the emperor's expression, seeing that he has already believed his words, he continued in a clear tone: "Your Majesty, first Chen Shangshu, then ministers, and other officials have been imprisoned one after another. Don't you think it's a little strange?"
With a thought in his mind, the emperor asked blankly, "What do you mean by that?"
"Whether Chen Shangshu is dealing with Xirong, Beidi, or Nanman, he is the main fighting faction. Even in this peace talk, he insisted that the emperor not make concessions to Xirong; When the Nanman War first started, they fought with all their strength, and after the Baiyue envoys entered the capital, they even petitioned the emperor to refuse to negotiate a peace; and Chen Shilang..."
Guan Yubai spoke slowly, but the more the emperor listened, the more frightened he became.
What he didn't expect was that in these days, half of the officials he ordered to conduct a thorough investigation were combatants...
"...As for the minister, he is doing the errand assigned by the emperor these days."
Guan Yubai did not continue speaking, but looked at the emperor calmly.
Seeing that the emperor's face turned blue and white, he finally couldn't sit still, got up and walked back and forth a few times, and suddenly said: "Marquis An Yi, do you think that someone in the court is colluding with Baiyue and intends to trap you? … Isn’t that your sophistry?”
"Your Majesty, since there are doubts about my subject, it is really inconvenient to explain." Guan Yubai said softly, "I just hope that the Emperor will not make a conclusion for the time being, as long as you wait... someone will be impatient."
The emperor was silent, as if he was seriously thinking about Guan Yubai's suggestion.
Guan Yubai lowered his eyes slightly, the emperor was indecisive and soft-hearted, it would not be difficult for Guan Yubai to convince him.
What is more difficult is the arrangement before, and after...
There must be no gaps.