Invincible son

Chapter 895 894 [Murder in the Night]

The winter night was foggy.

It was the end of Yin time, which was the coldest time of the day.

Kyoto is like a sleeping monster, entwined by the darkness of the night and the icy cold wind.

In the east city where the rich and powerful gather, there are bits and pieces of light lit up. I don’t know how many mansions wake up from their dreams.

The Zhongshan Hou Mansion seemed even busier. The front yard housekeepers Deng Shi and Wang Mo got up early and arranged for the kitchen to prepare steaming steamed buns and rice porridge and side dishes for Pei Yue's soldiers to eat.The Shuo Wang Dynasty will usually last for a long time, and these soldiers have to wait outside the imperial city all the time, so they cannot be left hungry.

The back house was also brightly lit, and when Pei Yue and Ye Qi got up, all the hot water and breakfast had been prepared.

Pei Yue wore thick winter clothes, and put on the court clothes of a first-class prince. He washed under the service of two big maids, and waited for them to comb their hair and put on the crown belt. Cliff Xiaozhu.

In the warm pavilion beside the flower hall, Lin Shuyue and the sleepy Taohua have long been waiting here.

Looking at Taohua's small face, Pei Yue couldn't help but smile and said, "Why don't you sleep a little longer?"

Lin Shuyue said softly: "I heard from the servant girl that she was thinking about not sleeping late last night. Today, the young master is going to court, so he must get up early."

Hearing this, Pei Yue walked over and scratched the tip of Peach Blossom's nose lightly, and said dotingly: "It's not in vain to hurt you."

Tao Hua immediately lost her sleepiness, her eyes were curved like crescent moons, her smile was naive and a bit smug.

After everyone was seated, the maids and servants served a light and healthy breakfast, Pei Yue took a sip of the porridge, and said to Tao Hua: "How is your mother recently?"

Peach Blossom's little face was originally buried in the bowl, but she quickly raised her head and said, "Thank you for remembering, my mother is much more energetic after coming back this time, and now I live at ease in the back alley, and I can come to see me every two days." She said The young master has worked very hard, let me take good care of him, and don't play around in the mansion and make the young master unhappy."

"Your mother is actually kind-hearted. She is not worried about offending me, but because she is afraid that you will offend Ye Qi and Shuyue." Pei Yue has so much experience that he can see through Ning Ning's thoughts at a glance, but he is not angry in his heart, but has a vague feeling A trace of envy.

After all, it is a child of a mother, and she is afraid that Taohua will suffer in the inner house, but she doesn't know that this place is different from other houses.

Ye Qi raised his hand and rubbed Taohua's head, and said angrily: "Your young master treats you like a treasure, who dares to bully you?"

Taohua doesn't quibble, just "hehe" with a silly smile.

The whole family enjoyed themselves happily. After talking and laughing, after breakfast, Pei Yue drank half a cup of tea again, got up and said, "You all go back to sleep for a while, and there is nothing wrong with you. Don't worry about me. Even if there are some twists and turns in today's court meeting, it's just fine." It's just a prelude. Alright, I'm leaving, you don't have to see each other off."

Smiling farewell to all the female relatives, Pei Yue came to the front yard, where the steward of the mansion, Feng Yi and Gai Ju had been waiting for a long time.

Pei Yue did not ride a horse like before, but chose a more comfortable carriage.It's not that he's pursuing enjoyment now, but that after too many assassinations, Feng Yi and others have repeatedly persuaded that at least the carriage can block the prying eyes of people with ulterior motives, and it can also prevent the sneak attack of sharp archers.

Feng Yi and Gai Ju led fifty soldiers to escort the carriage forward.

依照大梁朝廷规制，国公可置亲兵500人、一等国侯400人、一等伯200人、子爵100人、男爵50人，但实际上从未有武勋招过满额亲兵。

Wu Xun had to be responsible for the supplies of these soldiers. The imperial court would not give them a penny. Most people couldn’t afford too many elite cavalrymen, and recruiting some ostentatious cavalry had no benefit other than attracting attention.

Pei Yue now has 200 soldiers. In fact, he can afford to support even 400, but it is not necessary, because these soldiers are the first to follow him. He is extremely loyal.

The group of people had just left Yongrenfang and turned into the main street in the north-south direction, when they saw a group of people standing in front of them, as if they were waiting here specially.

Feng Yi hurried forward to inquire, and then hurried to the side of the carriage to report: "Master, the front is Master Gu."

Pei Yue's heart moved slightly, and then he said calmly: "Let's go together."

"Yes!"

Feng Yi took the order and left.

When he entered Chengtian Gate of the imperial city and came to the square in front of Chengtian Hall, Pei Yue got out of the carriage first, walked quickly to the carriage of Guangping Marquis Mansion, nodded to the familiar guards, and respectfully waiting.

The car door was pushed open, and Gu Liang's generous figure appeared in Pei Yue's sight.

The eyes of the two intertwined, each with a deep meaning.

The intimacy in Gu Liang's eyes is the same as before, with a little more appreciation.

Pei Yue stepped forward to help him down.

Gu Liang laughed and said: "It's over, I'm not old enough yet."

Pei Yue smiled awkwardly, and walked forward side by side with Gu Liang.

Countless officials had already gathered in the square. It was a little noisy at first, but it suddenly became quiet after Pei Yue and Gu Liang appeared.

With the light flickering around, almost everyone looked at the Weng and his son-in-law in unison.

There are only seven first-class princes in Daliang now, and they occupy two seats, and one is the right army plane of the Xifu, and the other is the deputy commander of the Beijing army's northern battalion. Coupled with their military achievements and connections in the army, no one dares to Belittle.

In addition to envy, there are also some slightly weird eyes focused on Pei Yue.

Whether it's rumors or gossip, there are actually traces of the recent vicissitudes in the capital. Who can't understand these people who have been struggling in the court for decades?They were afraid of Pei Yue's power, but they were also very curious about what choice this young nobleman would make.

Thinking about it in your own shoes, in the face of His Majesty's calm but overwhelming means, I'm afraid the only option is to accept the appointment.

But no matter what these people thought, before the final dust settled, they didn't dare to offend the couple, so they heard greetings one after another.

"I met Gu Hou."

"I have seen Mr. Military Aircraft."

"Meet Hou Pei."

Along the way, there are constant greetings.

Gu Liang's expression was indifferent and his steps were calm, he either nodded his head or smiled to say hello, occasionally looking at Pei Yue beside him, he couldn't help feeling very relieved.A few years ago when Pei Yue first entered the imperial court, he had to take care of him from time to time to prevent the young man from being bullied. Now that thin sapling has grown into a towering tree, and he is qualified to walk side by side with him.

Pei Yue noticed that there were extraordinarily many ministers attending the court meeting today, and many figures that surprised him appeared in the square in front of the palace.

Under the east palace wall stands Changxing Hou Qujiang, who is the commander of the West Camp of the Beijing Army.

Not far ahead is Hou Luo Huanzhang of Dingjun, the commander of the Southern Camp of the Beijing Army.

In addition to the gloomy and worried-looking Xiuwu Hou Tan Fu, the three major commanders who commanded the 15 Beijing army were all present.

In the harsh night wind, Pei Yue became more sober and calm. It seemed that Emperor Kaiping would not only beat himself up today, but also use the opportunity of the great victory in the southern border to further adjust the power structure in the army.

He stood beside Gu Liang and continued to observe the other important ministers.

In addition to Han Gongduan, who is still participating in politics in the East Mansion of Puqi City, the civil servants are in power from the right down to Luoting, and there is no shortage of important ministers above the third rank.

Not long after, a carriage parked slowly at the edge of the square.

A spirited old man stepped out of the carriage, as if there was a cold and murderous air mixed into the night wind, making the courtiers near the edge bow their heads unconsciously.

The person who came here was Wang Pingzhang, the only official official in Daliang, the Zuo Junji of Xifu.

Unexpectedly, he did not take a step forward, but stopped in place.

After a while, a simple carriage appeared in everyone's sight.

I saw Wang Pingzhang stepping forward slowly, taking the place of the coachman and helping the old man out of the carriage.

The square in front of the palace suddenly fell silent, except for the whistling of the night wind passing by.

Then I saw a few young officials running over in small steps, saluted respectfully, took over from Wang Pingzhang, and continued to support the old man.

If Wang Pingzhang can be allowed to perform the gift of the younger generation, the old man is the mentor of those young officials, Mo Haoli, the left ruler of the Dongfu and the veteran of the four dynasties.

After the serious illness at the beginning of the year, Mo Haoli has been recuperating in the mansion.He handed in more than ten times the booklet for begging for bones, but Emperor Kaiping stayed in the middle again and again, and continued to reward him, making Mo Haoli the only civil servant in Daliang who had gathered three princes in one body during his lifetime for decades.

In order to ensure the health of this old official, Emperor Kaiping directly sent two imperial physicians to Mo's residence, as for various medicinal materials and supplements, they were sent over like water.

No one expected to see Mo Haoli appear in the palace again on such a severe winter dawn.

Regardless of the size of the official position or the faction they belong to, everyone bowed and saluted when Mo Haoli passed by.

When he came to the steps in front of the main hall, Mo Haoli stopped suddenly, motioned his disciples to let go, and first said to Wang Pingzhang who was traveling with him: "There is a Lord Lao, I really can't afford such a courtesy."

Wang Pingzhang smiled lightly and said, "Jun Xinggong is naturally worthy of it."

Mo Haoli nodded slightly, but did not continue to be polite, and turned his eyes to the son-in-law Weng who held the real power in front of him.

Gu Liang smiled and said, "I've seen Jun Xinggong."

Mo Haoli said softly: "Master Gu's demeanor is even worse than in the past. This old man only hates that this sick body is useless and cannot work with Your Excellency in the court."

Gu Liang bowed his head slightly and said: "I hope Mr. Junxing will take care of his health, as long as you are here, the court will be safe for a day."

Mo Haoli smiled lightly, turned his head to look at the tall and straight Pei Yue, looked at the young man's descriptive temperament like the rising sun, a strange brilliance appeared in the old man's cloudy eyes, and said kindly: "Pei Yue Boy, I heard that you have made great achievements again this time?"

Obviously the other party was just an old man who was nearing the end of his life, but Pei Yue felt that he was suddenly facing great pressure, but his tone did not sound malicious, so he said humbly: "My lord, the younger generation is just lucky, and we can't talk about it." What credit do you have for it?"

Mo Haoli said very gently: "Neither arrogant nor humble, neither arrogant nor lying, no wonder you can become a role model for young nobles and make so many contributions to Daliang. Although the old man is dying, he still stands for His Majesty and the country. I am happy, I hope you can keep the profit and keep the success, and be as cautious as the beginning."

Pei Yue's heart suddenly tightened. The old man's words seemed to be giving advice and admonishment, but it made him suddenly vigilant.

What does it mean to be cautious in the end?

The literal meaning is to persuade him not to get carried away, and to act cautiously and consistently.

Even if Emperor Kaiping was present at this time, he would not think there was anything wrong with Mo Haoli's words, let alone other people.

Facing Mo Haoli's complicated eyes, Pei Yue couldn't help remembering that after he fell ill, he had visited Mo's residence and had a long talk with the old man.

At that time, there was such a response.

"Master, do you want me not to go south?"

"This is the best option for you."

The words are still in my ears, and I am enlightened.

This shows that as early as half a year ago, Mo Haoli had foreseen today's situation, which meant that he not only had a very accurate grasp of the development of the current situation, but also had a very thorough understanding of the minds of Emperor Kaiping and other important officials.

At that time, he did not want Pei Yue to go to the Southern Zhou Dynasty, which showed that he had long expected that neither Emperor Kaiping nor the Emperor of the Southern Zhou Dynasty would allow the marriage between the two countries to proceed peacefully, and that wars would inevitably break out on the border.If Pei Yue made great achievements again, the rivalry between the monarch and his ministers would be inevitable, and this was the outcome that Mo Haoli was most worried about.

What he said at that time, in the final analysis, was nothing more than worrying about Pei Yue's future situation, and what he said on paper was the four words "how to continue".

How to continue?

Only be cautious.

With the cold wind blowing in front of his eyes, Pei Yue felt a faint murderous aura pervading the grand square in front of the palace.

As for the source of this murderous aura, it may be Wang Pingzhang who is not far away with a calm face.

Maybe it's those Wu Xun relatives who coveted his power and wealth.

Perhaps it is a civil servant group that does not want to see a military minister appear.

Or maybe...

Pei Yue turned his head and glanced at the majestic and towering Chengtian Palace above, and took a light breath. Of course he would not ignore the owner of this palace.

It was murder on all sides.

Pei Yue suddenly understood the reason for the sudden appearance of this old man today, whether he had goodwill towards him like Sheng Duanming, or simply did not want Daliang to fall into civil strife, it was all because of the love and loyalty of an old minister.

Seeing Lord Mo, the elder of the four dynasties, standing opposite the up-and-coming Marquis of Zhongshan, the surrounding courtiers all pricked up their ears.

Pei Yue looked at the old man with a mellow smile, even though his heart was full of thoughts, he still had a calm expression and replied with some gratitude: "I would like to follow your lord's instruction."

Mo Haoli nodded, and through observing the changes in the young man's expression, he knew that Pei Yue had already understood his deep meaning, so he smiled and said: "It seems that you have become more mature and stable after going to a foreign country. In the past, I would definitely think that I am a bad old man who talks endlessly."

Pei Yue bowed his head and said: "How dare you junior, I hope that your lord will not hesitate to teach you in the future."

Mo Haoli's eyes became softer, and he said with relief, "Okay."

In just a few words, each other already understood the deep meaning of each other's words.

To the others, this was just a normal greeting, nothing out of the ordinary, so they gradually let go of their curiosity and waited for the opening of the court meeting.

After a while, the heavy gate of Chengtian Hall opened slowly, and the resonant and high-pitched voice of the imperial censor resounded throughout the square.

At the four quarters of the Mao hour, all the officials filed in, and the last lunar dynasty in the sixth year of Kaiping finally began.

At that time, the sky was twilight, and the world was still quiet.

(End of this chapter)