Zhong Niangzi Wanfu

Chapter 97 Big Shuffle ([-])
一
For several days, Qi Kong and Zeng Xiang were conferring in the study, sending out batch after batch of people.

"According to Mr. Zeng's words, let Yan Guang, the former lieutenant general of the Tenth Command of the East Palace, inquire about the news in the royal capital and get the troop dispatching seal from the Tenth Commandment of the East Palace, so that our people can wait for the opportunity."

Zeng Xiang nodded: "As long as the East Palace Ten Commandery Mansion remembers His Highness' kindness, His Highness's great cause will be accomplished."

Qi Kong glanced at him and said with a scrutinizing look: "Although my son lives in the East Palace now, there is also an annoying prince and young master Shen Feng."

Zeng Xiang saw Qi Kong's temptation and nodded slightly with a smile: "Your Highness, Shen Feng is now your favorite minister and has little to do with the East Palace. Moreover, Shen Feng was attacked a few days ago, and your Highness lost five adults. With a bunch of killers.”

"Your Highness, this is the time to make plans. Don't let small things lead to big losses. If Your Highness wants Shen Feng's life, you can wait until you sit on the regent throne and have Ling Chi beheaded with a thousand swords before venting your anger."

"Mr. Zeng's words make sense." Qi Kong curled his lips, "Mr. Zeng, please step aside first."

"Yes." Zeng Xiang nodded and bowed before retreating.

Qi Kong stared at Zeng Xiang's back, his eyes becoming more and more gloomy, and he wrote a letter for a long time: "Mao Zhu."

A man who looked exactly like Mao Xun flashed out: "Your Highness."

"Did you ever blame me for your brother's death?" Qi Kong sealed the letter and asked leisurely.

"My brother did not recognize his duty clearly, and created extraneous problems, hindering His Highness's great cause. My brother died unjustly." Mao Zhu lowered his head and said.

"You are a sensible person and know your duty." Qi Kong smiled, "Can you take this month's medicine?"

"Thank you for your mercy, Your Highness. I've already eaten it." Mao Zhu lowered his head and said.

"Don't blame me for cruelly poisoning your heart. It's just that you and Mao Xun are my confidants, and I'm afraid of his betrayal. As long as you listen to me, I won't treat you badly. Monthly Antidote I will give it to you on time and I won’t let you feel any heartache." Qi Kong handed the letter in his hand to Mao Zhu.

"Thank you, Your Highness." Mao Zhu took the letter with both hands.

"Send this letter to Yuan Xiao, the right commander of the Royal Forest Army." Qi Kong changed the topic.

Qi Kong and Zeng Xiang discussed contacting Yan Guang, the general of the East Palace, but now he has become the right commander of the Royal Forest Army.

Mao Zhu looked up in surprise.

"I just said that you should remember your duty and don't ask questions that you shouldn't ask, otherwise you will die quickly." Qi Kong smiled sinisterly.

"My slave, please retire." Mao Zhu quickly bowed his head and resigned.

"Come here," Qi Kong said with a dark look, "capture Zeng Xiang."

two

Shen Yan became more and more merciless in the court, showing his sharpness and pointing at all the abolished princelings, and often at war with the officials in the court.

Zhang Yan and Wen Yi were willing to help, and would sometimes say goodbye to Shen Feng during the court. After the court, Wen Yi often went to Zhang Mansion to discuss matters with Zhang Yan.

In addition, Qi Cheng often summoned Shen Feng and others to Zihe Palace for business recently, and there was a strong possibility that the storm was about to come.

However, the weather was also particularly favorable. For several days, the sky was terribly gloomy, with heavy rain and light rain one after another.

Huang's month was also getting older, and Wen Yi often left early and came back late, making her feel restless for several days.

Wen Yi had no choice but to ask Zhong Lan to help take care of Huang.

Zhonglan agreed and stayed with Kuanjie Huang all the time, which made Huang feel better.

The two of them were watching the pouring rain on the porch. Mrs. Huang was worried about Wen Yi again, and laughed to herself: "The official leaves early in the morning and comes back late. I am a woman who doesn't know how to run a court. I just feel that the official and Mr. Zhang have something big to do." Shang, I dare not ask my brother, so I can only worry here for no reason."

Zhong Lan ordered the female envoy next to Huang to put some clothes on him, and then smiled: "They have experienced so many things, and they have survived safely. They will be fine. You and I can rest assured."

Seeing Zhong Lan's calm expression, Mrs. Huang couldn't help but ask: "Sister Lan, aren't you worried about your officials? I have never seen my sister asking about my officials. Isn't it that my sister is worried about her officials when she comes to the king?" ?”

Zhong Lan's eyes darkened, he lowered his head and curled his lips: "It's just those things, who did he impeach again, where was he assassinated, who impeached him, and now he has been favored by others to make people jealous. .I know without asking."

"It's useless to worry about asking. I can't rush out with a knife. I'll chop whoever hurts him. It's better to protect yourself and watch in the dark to see if anyone can help him."

Zhong Lan gently held Huang's hand: "The same goes for you. Now you and your child are also the people in Wen Yi's heart. If you protect yourself, you will be doing Wen Yi a big favor."

Mrs. Huang smiled knowingly: "The same goes for Sister Lai. Sister Lai is a meritorious official of the Wen family for being so lenient with my concubine. After I give birth, I must ask the officials to give Sister Lai a big red envelope as a reward."

"Okay, I'll be waiting." Zhong Lan chuckled twice.

The rain gradually subsided, and suddenly there was thunder in the sky, and the two of them were slightly stunned.

"It's strange to say that it's the beginning of winter. In previous years, it would have snowed, but now it's rainy and rainy all day long, and it can even thunder." Huang couldn't help but say.

The female envoy next to Huang smiled and said: "Madam, I have heard a saying, 'When thunder hits the winter, nine out of ten rooms will be empty'."

"Shut up." Huang suddenly scolded.

The female servant quickly knelt down and slapped herself: "My lady, please forgive me. I said something wrong. My lady, please forgive me."

Mother Cui, who was next to Huang, kicked the envoy: "I'm not afraid of dirtying the ears of the two ladies by saying such unfavorable words, why don't you get out of here!" The little envoy left in dejection.

Cui's mother hurriedly asked people to refill the hot tea for Zhong Lan and Huang: "That girl is new here and doesn't understand. I will teach her a lesson."

"It's just a girl, just sell it out." Mrs. Huang picked up the tea and took a sip, but a sad look appeared on her brows again.

Not sure whether to comfort herself or Zhong Lan, Huang said softly: "I don't know where the nonsense came from, it must not count."

"Yes." Zhong Lan's smile faded, but he couldn't help but feel worried in his heart.

"Madam! Madam, something is not right!" The original female envoy hurriedly rushed into the inner courtyard, "The palace has changed, the palace has changed! The Lord entered the palace early in the morning and has not come out yet!"

The tea cup in Huang's hand fell to the ground and broke into pieces. She struggled to stand up: "What did you say?"

"You naughty maid!" Yun Lang hurriedly crossed the arch and grabbed the female servant's neck to stop her from talking.

"Yun Lang! Is the official in the palace now? Has there been a change in the palace?" Huang said in disbelief, feeling unsteady for a moment.

Zhong Lan quickly stood up and supported Huang: "Madam Huang, the matter has not been clarified yet. You are still alive, so don't get angry."

But Huang didn't care about that and just stared at Yun Lang: "Yun Lang, is that so?"

Yun Lang opened his eyes and lowered his head, not daring to look at Huang.

"What are you doing back here? Tell me the truth!" Huang took a deep breath and said in a deep voice.

"Get the military talisman and mobilize the troops." Yun Lang had no choice but to say, "But my lord, please rest assured that the manpower in the house is sufficient, so just relax! I'll resign!"

Yun Lang took the female envoy away and ordered his followers to lock her up for interrogation first.

"It will be fine, it will be fine." Zhong Lan didn't know what was going on in the palace, and she didn't know if Shen Feng was also in the palace. She didn't know anything.

In the past, she had only heard about it or read about it in story books. The tragedy of the palace incident was shocking enough, but now it was true. Coupled with the Cang Xiong who was darkly trying to press down on people, she was also scared to death.

But Huang was also afraid, and she was a pregnant woman, so Zhong Lan couldn't show his timidity in front of her.

Seeing that Mrs. Huang didn't listen at all, Zhong Lan sighed: "Mother Cui, help Madam Huang into the house to rest for a while. Leave it to me to set up the defense of the mansion."

Mother Cui smiled gratefully and took it from Huang: "Thank you, madam."

"Mom, please forgive me, Mrs. Huang."

"Yes."

Zhong Lan took a breath and walked towards the main courtyard.

In front of the main courtyard, Yunchi was guarding with archers. The noise outside the door became more and more intense, with cries and shouts coming and going.

Fortunately, the inner courtyard was deep and Huang couldn't hear her. Zhong Lan breathed a sigh of relief and stepped forward and asked, "Have you sent someone to the back door?"

"Yes, Your Majesty asked us to leave two people guarding every five steps next to the courtyard wall, and prepare water tanks and oil tanks in advance to prevent fire attacks and self-defense." Yunchi reported.

Zhong Yan nodded when he heard the words, took a deep breath and said: "You watch carefully, I will go out from the back side door and go back to Shen's residence."

Yun Chi was shocked: "Madam, you can't. There's a lot of chaos outside now. Madam can't go out."

"I have to go..." Zhong Lan frowned and stared in the direction of Shen's mansion.

Yun Chi gritted his teeth and said simply: "Mr. Shen went to the palace early this morning and is not in the Shen Mansion now. When Brother Yun Lang came back just now, he had already dispatched people from the patrol camp with the imperial order to protect the palace of the important ministers in the royal capital. ”

"If Madam is not at ease, I can send someone to investigate again. Madam is rich in gold and precious body, so she will rest in the house and don't go out. If Madam and the eldest lady have any shortcomings, my Lord and Lord Shen will not forgive me. Mine."

When Zhong Lan heard this, he stopped talking.

Yun Chi breathed a sigh of relief when he saw this, and said respectfully and cautiously: "It's dangerous outside. Madam, please go back to your room first."

Zhong Lan shook his head and ordered someone to move a chair to the platform in front of the main hall and sit down: "I won't go back. At this critical moment, the mansion cannot be without the backbone. Madam Huang is ill, so I will guard her here. .”

Yun Chi was moved for a moment and saluted, "Thank you Madam Zhong."

Zhong Lan concentrated, no matter whether Shen Feng was in the palace or not, he was inseparable from this palace change. He couldn't help him, but he could stay here and face it with him.

"Madam! Madam! Our eldest lady is in trouble!" Zhuohua hurried over from Huang's side.

Zhong Lan stood up suddenly and said, "Previously, your master had left a midwife in the house to prepare for your wife to give birth. Go and invite her as soon as possible."

"Mother Cui has sent someone to invite her, but our lady is worried and frightened now. The midwife said that the fetus is not in the right position." Zhuo Hua said anxiously, "Now our eldest lady wants to see you, please go and have a look."

"Okay." Zhong Lan suddenly remembered his narrow escape when giving birth to A Nian. The hairs all over his body immediately stood up and he hurriedly ran towards the inner courtyard.

(End of this chapter)