Shengshichun

Chapter 244 There is a lot of gossip

After Xu Yin left, the door was closed again.

There were soft footsteps outside the door. It was the eunuchs responsible for guarding Yongping who had returned.

She will be imprisoned in this courtyard for the next three years. No one is allowed to see the child except her parents and Xu Yin.

Even if they come to see you, they can't come just because they want to. They have to report according to the regulations.

Yong Ping fell down on the chair and knocked all the cups, plates and utensils on the coffee table beside him to the ground.

Her heart was heavy and empty. When she heard that Xu Yin came to the palace to plead for mercy, she still held on to a glimmer of hope. She thought that maybe she had misunderstood him. He didn't show up, but she didn't find a better way to save him. .

But after he begged for mercy, the emperor's second imperial edict came down immediately. She couldn't understand. Did Xu Yin want to save her or harm him?

Until now, she finally understood that every hurtful word he said in the past was from the bottom of his heart, and he had really never taken a liking to her.

What kind of beast is this?

Yongping felt chilled from the bottom of his heart.

She didn't know if he killed Liang Ning himself, but there was no doubt that Liang Ning's death was related to him.

Although he didn't have murderous intentions towards him, the words he said were more heart-wrenching than killing him directly!

Why on earth does he have such great ability?

Isn't he a humble scholar without any power?

How could he come from such a deep city, be able to kill people without batting an eyelid, and not even take Prince Rong's residence seriously? !

She suddenly stood up, walked quickly to the door, and slammed the door: "I want to see my mother-in-law! I want to see my mother-in-law!"

The eunuch outside the door responded: "Mrs. Xu, please be quiet."

Yongping said: "Is it Tian Fu? Tian Fu, for the sake of my father Wang's clan, he will take care of you. Please help me send a letter to my mother and concubine. I want to see her!"

There was silence for a long time outside the door.

Yongping said again: "Tian Fu! Even if I have no identity, I am still King Rong's only daughter! I have a father, a mother, and a brother!"

After the words fell, Tian Fu replied: "Mrs. Xu, it's just this once, and it won't happen next time. If someone gets the handle, the little one will end up in a very miserable way."

"I know, go quickly!"

There was an unconcealable urgency in Yongping's words.

Xu Yin asked her to get the fan.

Xu Yin also said that Prince Rong and his son had a big secret that could bring disaster to Prince Rong's palace.

She had never heard of this, and she was sure that Princess Rong had not heard of it either!

Xu Yin had not previously denied that Liang Ning's death was related to him, but he actually told such a thing. So, the fan must also be involved in this secret.

Since Prince Rong and his son had to side with Zhang Shicheng, and now Princess Rong was isolated and helpless, Yongping must let Princess Rong know this secret!

She must never let Princess Rong remain in the dark!

She has never seen the fan and cannot get it, but Princess Rong can definitely do it!

Even the fan that Xu Yin wants at this moment will definitely be able to win something for her!

……

Such a big thing happened in Wanbin Building, and the news exploded that day. However, Fu Zhen acted quickly and caught the real culprit while everyone was still discussing heatedly. He restored the Ning family's reputation in time. The loss is not too big.

Two days later, Zhang Feng personally booked a banquet at Wanbin House. Upon seeing this, the diners spread the news and became even more convinced of the character of the Ning family and the innocence of Wanbin House.

When Zhang Feng went to eat, there was no other incident. He just booked a table, ordered dishes and paid the bill like a normal diner. Afterwards, he bowed deeply to Mrs. Ning who happened to be in the shop, and said nothing else. But looking at his normal movements, Fu Zhen could guess that Zhang was giving instructions behind his back.

Although Zhang Feng didn't have any serious misdeeds in the past, he was not a good person. If the Zhang family didn't care about Liu Yan, they could just ignore it. Why would there be any need to make such a fuss about it? I just want to repair the relationship. After all, who wouldn't be surprised to see such a big Pei family here?

But Fu Zhen also really admires Mrs. Zhang. She has not given up the idea of ​​winning over the Pei family despite such a tense situation before. She is really a strange woman with a strong heart.

Since Mrs. Zhang wants to get close to her, at least she won't act like a monster for the time being.

Prince Rong's palace taught such a princess, and it was also spread around the palace, so she would probably have to stop for a while.

The one who is still moving is Xu Yin.

After the case of Liu Yan's murder came to light, several censors headed by Xie Zhang from the Metropolitan Procuratorate went to court and submitted documents summarizing all the extraordinary actions of Yongping over the years. On the other hand, Xu Yin also suffered two setbacks. They were impeached for his lax management of the family and for allowing his domestic slaves to help the emperor.

However, Xu Yin had a good attitude in pleading guilty, so the emperor did not punish him severely. He only ordered him to reflect on his mistakes and fined him half a year's salary.

This is the first time that Xu Shilang, who is as bright as the moon, has faced him. Since he entered the official position six years ago, he first married Princess Yongping, the only wealthy princess in the dynasty, and then obtained the title of Princess with seven strategies for running the army. The emperor favored him, and later he joined the Sixth Ministry, where he served as a minister and presided over the crown prince and crown ceremony. He was unparalleled and no one in the imperial examination could compare with him. Who would have thought that he would fall into trouble with the wife he married?

Human nature has always been like this. The better a person's reputation is, the more black spots on his body will be infinitely magnified. Therefore, the government and the public have many different views on Xu Yin. Of course, the most prominent one is that the Xu family was so violent that day. Xu Yin actually never returned home to deal with this matter from beginning to end.

In the past, Mr. Xu's image of emphasizing love and justice was too deeply rooted in the hearts of the people, and his indifference was of course contrary to this reputation.

Immediately afterwards, the news about Xu Shilang's hookup with Yong Ping before marriage was also dug out.

Many of the ladies and ladies who had witnessed Yong Ping ogling Xu Shilang came forward to speak out. After all, Xu Shilang was still Editor Xu at the time. How could he be qualified to attend an occasion where the princess could attend? Wasn't it carried by Miss Liang's aunt, or by a man from the Liang family?

So the ladies and ladies who also attended such an occasion, who were all still girls back then, all recalled this incident.

Everyone suddenly realized that from that time on, the "fate" between Yongping and Xu Shilang had been forged!

In this way, there are different opinions on how Xu Yin became the uncle of Prince Rong.

Of course, the Liang family was inevitably involved, and some people who had dealings with the Liang family came to visit.

It's just that the Liang family began to refuse guests behind closed doors from that day on, but no one could detect the Liang family's attitude.

When Fu Zhen and Su Xing'er were drinking tea in the garden of Pei Mansion, they asked her: "Were the bad things about Xu Thief and Yong Ping's early years spread by people, right?"

"You've got the wrong person." Su Xing'er said, sipping the fruit drink carefully developed by Mrs. Pei, "We really wanted to take this opportunity to settle an old debt, but someone beat us to it. Front. We are just adding fuel to the flames and helping them recall some things that the world has almost forgotten."

Fu Zhen tapped his fingers on the table: "I just don't know what He Huan's attitude is towards this?"

"There is no news about the He family. However, this is just the beginning, so what are you afraid of? Every time we get a chance in the future, we will skin him to death, and we will definitely show his true colors to the world!"

"That's right!" Liang Zhi agreed from the side, "Although we are dealing with Yongping, it will not affect Thief Xu at all!"

Cheng Chili took a big sip of bayberry dew and said, "Where did fifth brother go today? Why haven't you come back yet?"

"He has entered the palace." Fu Zhen said, "Concubine Yu has been imprisoned. It is absolutely impossible for Lou Zhao's sister-in-law to come forward. The emperor's eldest grandson is now taken care of by Concubine Li.

"Concubine Li was begging your empress earlier to find a good martial arts master for the emperor's eldest grandson.

"It's rare for her to be so happy, so the empress thought of our general. But our general is so busy every day, where can we find time? This task fell to the general again."

Fu Zhen agreed with this job. Even Yongping had already broken into the East Palace, so they at least had to have this channel. Concubine Li was obviously showing her favor to the Pei family. Since the emperor and the empress had no objections, the Pei family could certainly bear the burden.

Su Xing'er said: "You still call Lao Wu general?" "Otherwise?"

You can’t call me husband!

Su Xing'er pursed her lips, rolled her eyes twice, and said nothing.

In the palace, the emperor and empress were talking to Pei Zhan.

The emperor arranged the errands for Pei Zhan, and then said: "You, it's hard enough to have such a father in the stall. What has he been busy with recently? Why does he accompany your mother to enjoy flowers and go to restaurants every day?"

Pei Zhan said: "I've been busy making sauerkraut recently."

The emperor choked.

"It's Zhan'er." At this time, the queen came out holding a sewing basket in one hand and holding up the curtain with the other. With only two or three pieces of jewelry on her body, she looked friendly and cheerful, "Your new wife, what's the matter with you?" She didn’t bring me to see her. I heard that she is very capable. She found the Liu Yan case in Lou Zhao’s hands in just a few clicks. What did her parents do?"

Pei Zhan raised his eyebrows and said, "Back to your Majesty, my wife is the granddaughter of the former emperor Shang Ning Bochi."

"Ningbo Pond?"

The emperor and empress looked at each other, and the emperor said: "It turns out they are his descendants!"

The queen nodded, stroked her needle and thread and said, "Although the Ning family was an imperial merchant of the previous dynasty, they were also righteous men of our dynasty. Without his generous fund-raising back then, the fight against the enemy in the northwest would not have been launched."

At this point, the queen asked again: "What about his father's family?"

"Mrs. Chen's father, Fu Yun, used to serve in the Ministry of Rites, but because of his lax governance, he repeatedly allowed his concubines to commit crimes. Chen's mother-in-law has reconciled with Fu Yun.

"And Fu Yun is the grand-nephew of the former Taifu Fu Ziyu."

"Oh?"

Hearing this, the emperor and empress were startled again, "It turns out she is a girl from the Fu family!"

The queen said: "Ning Bochi's daughter has such courage, she can be a role model for the women of our court. So there is a connection between your daughter-in-law's ability."

Pei Zhanyang lowered his lips and said, "Your Majesty, I am so complimentary. However, I admire my wife from head to toe."

The Queen clicked her tongue a few times: "Look at your little face, come on, here comes another Pei Yu!"

After saying that, she squinted her eyes and inserted a few needles into the upper of her hand, and then said: "Bring her to me tomorrow and let me have a look. When I give her something, no one will dare to use her identity as a merchant in the future." ”

Pei Zhan said quickly: "I would like to thank you for your kindness!"

The queen smiled: "Get up quickly! Take the emperor's eldest grandson to practice martial arts. Don't worry about what is said outside. After the war is over, there will be no need for generals. The court must reuse good ministers and generals at any time. No matter which side is indispensable!"

"The minister obeys the order!"

"Your Majesty, Mr. Xu wishes to see you on matters related to the Ministry of Rites."

Huang Menlang said at the door at this time.

The emperor nodded and said, "Come in."

When Pei Zhan quit, he happened to meet Xu Yin.

Xu Yin stopped and called "General Pei", and then said: "Thank you, General, for helping me last time."

Pei Zhan said softly: "Thank you. There has been a lot of gossip outside recently, and it is not very pleasant. General Liang seems to be in a bad mood. Just take care of yourself, Minister Xu."

……

It was already dusk when Xu Yin returned to his house.

He quickly handed him tea.

"When you enter the palace this time, did your Majesty say anything else?"

Xu Yin looked at the tea leaves in the cup: "He didn't say anything, but my ears have never been quiet recently? I'm really puzzled, who instigated the affair between me and Yongping? He even Everyone in the palace heard about it!

"I was involved with her before marriage, which only hurt Liang Ning and the Liang family. The only one who knew the truth, Liang Ning, is dead. The Liang family never knew what happened behind the scenes. What reason do they have for suddenly running out to settle old scores?"

Lian Ruan said: "Tian Fu quietly went to Prince Rong's Mansion today. I think the master's plan worked. If it goes well this time, the rumors outside will not be worth paying attention to."

Xu Yin frowned: "It's really a wrong step and a wrong step. Did that stupid woman just affect my career?

"The reputation I have built for many years has been destroyed by her, and now even the Liang family's attitude is weird. I made two appointments with Liang Chen, but he turned them down.

"Even if Yongping can't get the fan back, when she tells Princess Rong what I told her, I will do my best to destroy Prince Rong's Mansion!"

"My master's victory over thousands of miles is admirable."

Xu Yin suddenly poured the tea in his hand down his throat, and then looked at him: "How is Chu Yu's situation?"

"He's already awake."

"This is also a hidden danger." Xu Yin pulled open his robe impatiently, "We can't let him get better. Once he gets better, Princess Rong will definitely start to thoroughly investigate his murder, and he will become Princess Rong's sword again. , once there is Chu Yu, the situation in the palace will change."

After hearing this, Lian Ruan nodded and said, "I understand."

Xu Yin took a deep breath and leaned back in the chair: "It's just a matter of mending the situation. If Yongping doesn't die like this, I will have the positions of Minister of Rites and Zhan Shifu at my fingertips. If you do this, it will be a strange thing for the palace not to remember. , I also want to avoid the limelight."

"The master made a decisive decision and restrained the wife from now on. It is a good thing. Once the fan is obtained, the master can completely cut off the wife's contact with the outside world. She will never affect the master again. She will also not cause trouble for the master. "

"She is not important. What is important is Prince Rong's Mansion." Xu Yin frowned, "Prince Rong's Mansion is always a rope hanging above my head. This matter cannot wait any longer.

"If you wait any longer, I'm afraid there will be another accident."

As soon as he finished speaking, there was movement from the front yard on the other side of the partition wall.

Xu Yin frowned and raised his head, and the guard guarding the yard came in and said, "It's Princess Rong who is here. She's going to my wife's side."

Xu Yin's eyes flickered, he stood up and walked to the door to stand, then winked at the guard.

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　There is some content added at the end of the last chapter, which brings forward some of the plot behind it.

　　

　

(End of this chapter)