Concubine like a house

Chapter 124: Picking the Stars Night Banquet at the Cheng Palace (3)
Emperor Tianshou still didn't let go, and said: "Next time there is such a competition, let's tie the rope first." Nie Peixiao laughed loudly: "There will be no next time. When you meet an opponent like Zifeng, I guess this is the only time in this life. I regret that I was on the top of the building just now, and I couldn't see the whole process of his self-rescue. On the contrary, I am not as lucky as the emperor and the wife."

"Sarcasm!" Emperor Tianshou reprimanded, with a hint of intimacy.Seeing that Shen Yu was still kneeling silently, Nie Peixiao thought about what the Emperor Tianshou had promised just now, so she cautiously probed: "Brother Emperor, does tonight's competition count as Zi Feng's victory?" The phoenix eyes narrowed slightly, and a trace of hostility flashed across his face.He turned to look at the incense burner on the table, the stick of incense had already burned to the end when Shen Yu fell from the building to save himself, leaving only a fine incense ash.Emperor Tianshou said lightly: "The time has passed." Nie Peixiao suddenly had a disappointed look on his face, he did not expect this ending.He thought that either he would win or Shen Yu would win, and there would always be someone who would intercede... On the contrary, Shen Yu seemed very calm, still knelt down and waited for the punishment, his voice did not fluctuate a little: "I am willing to accept the crime for disturbing the holy car." He should be punished." The Emperor Tianshou pointed out something.

Among the four, only Chuxiu didn't know the inside story, so he couldn't help being surprised.Guilty?Shen Yu almost lost his life, why should he accept the crime?Besides, he is a person who has made great contributions to the chaos!
Chuxiu only felt that the emperor was unpredictable, and wanted to ask for forgiveness for Shen Yu, so he got up from his seat pretending to be calm, and said with a smile: "My lord, General Shen is my uncle of the Yun family after all, if you don't reward him, it will count." Now, why should I be punished?"

"Oh? Ma'am, don't you know?" Emperor Tianshou raised his eyebrows, sat down on the chair again, and said, "Shen Yu arbitrarily..."

Before the words "Li Jing" could be uttered, everyone suddenly heard a charming female voice shout: "Huh? This stick of incense hasn't been burned yet!" The person who spoke was calm.

Normally, Chuxiu would have reprimanded Danxin for overreaching, but now she was overjoyed after hearing this, and hurriedly looked at the incense burner.I saw Dan Xinsu stretching out his hand, slowly pushing away the layers of incense ash covered in the incense burner, and sure enough, a small piece of incense was poured into the incense burner, and it was really still smoldering!

This is really rare, even the sky is helping Shen Yu!The Emperor Tianshou naturally saw this scene, and his thin lips were tightly pursed without saying a word.

Nie Peixiao hurried to the case to seek proof, and said happily, "Brother Emperor! Have you won this time?" Seeing Shen Yu said:
"Get flat first." "Thank you, my lord!" Shen Yu finally got up from the ground, walked to Chuxiu in a detour, and slowly passed the dagger in his hand: "Return to the original owner." Four words, heavy More than a thousand catties is the integrity he bought with his life.

Chuxiu had just been watching the battle downstairs, and he didn't know why Shen Yu stumbled and fell, let alone the turbulent emotions hidden in his calm tone at the moment.She stretched out her bright wrist and took the cold object: "Thank you, General."

Nie Peixiao saw this scene in her eyes, and finally realized what was going on.Others didn't know why Shen Yu stumbled and fell down the building, but he saw it clearly - because of the dagger.He originally thought that Shen Yu wanted to win too much, wanted too much to seek this chance of exoneration, so he risked his life to save the dagger.

But the undercurrent between Shen Yu and Chuxiu is so obvious, especially Shen Yu, after the shocking fall just now, his calmness is too abnormal, which is obviously not the reaction that ordinary people should have.This means that this dagger has a story, and Chuxiu is the protagonist of this story.

A few thoughts flashed through Nie Peixiao's mind, and her heart became gloomy.Shen Yu has also returned to his original position at this moment, waiting for the Emperor Tianshou to speak.The latter smiled and said: "I know what you are asking for...Since Shen Yu has taken this dagger, I will naturally fulfill my promise."

Emperor Tianshou pondered for a moment, and continued: "Shen Yu has made great contributions to calming the chaos this time, and his merits and demerits are equal. I will not pursue the matter of him leaving Beijing without authorization."

Leaving Beijing without authorization?Why did Shen Yu leave Beijing without authorization?I didn't know where I came from Xiuxiu, so I forgot for a moment that I had been recuperating in bed for half a year, and missed many things.She originally wanted to ask what happened, but then she thought about it, since the Emperor Tianshou had said "not to be held accountable", it would be meaningless to ask her again. Anyway, the matter passed without any danger.

Chu Xiuwu thought about it on one side, and Nie Peixiao on the other side was also bitter and unbearable, coupled with the ups and downs in Shen Yu's heart, none of these three people is normal at the moment.

Emperor Tianshou himself was an experienced person, and he also knew that triangular relationships are the most troublesome. Seeing that Nie Peixiao did not ask for a marriage for Yun Cheng, he secretly thought that the ninth brother made wedding clothes for others.

At this point, the night banquet had come to an end, and the Emperor Tianshou looked up at the sky at the right time: "It's getting late tonight, let's go."

As he was talking, he was about to get up, but unexpectedly Danxin's delicate voice sounded again: "My lord! You haven't rewarded General Shen yet!"

Emperor Tianshou was puzzled when he heard the words, and seeing that the speaker was Chuxiu's personal maid, he couldn't get angry, so he pretended not to hear.

"Calm down!" Seeing her speak suddenly, Chuxiu was also startled.Nie Peixiao was afraid that the Emperor Tianshou would get annoyed again, and regardless of his status, he quickly put down his posture and explained to Danxin: "You don't know, Zifeng made a mistake a few days ago, and he won the prize tonight, Your Majesty Maybe his merits and demerits will be offset."

Hearing the words indifferently, he let out a "huh": "This is where the servant girl is puzzled. Just now, the sage said clearly that 'Shen Yu has made great contributions to calming the chaos this time, and his merits and demerits are equal. I will not pursue the matter of him leaving Beijing without authorization'." Hearing what he said, shouldn’t it mean that General Shen has made great contributions to calming the chaos, so that his merits and demerits can be offset? What does that have to do with the dagger he snatched tonight? The reward for this lottery hasn’t been given yet!” After going out, Nie Peixiao was also blocked and had nothing to say.Just now, Brother Cai really said that Shen Yu's "contributors to calming the chaos, and his merits and demerits are balanced", has nothing to do with the reward and punishment for winning the dagger tonight... Both Nie Peixiao and Chuxiu were helpless.On the contrary, Emperor Tianshou raised his eyebrows, and looked at Chuxiu with an unfathomable expression: "Even Madam's maid is so eloquent... Could it be Madam's plan in advance? Yun's family wants to seek a high position and rich salary for my uncle?"

Chuxiu was startled, and was about to speak, when Danxin knelt on the ground with a "plop": "Your maidservant is bold, I still have something to say."

Emperor Tianshou turned to look at her, and coldly uttered the word "Shuo".Danxin is worthy of being the big maid taught by Yunci, and at this moment she has no fear of the emperor's oppressive aura, and she speaks clearly and fluently: "Your Majesty, you said just now that 'Mr. You wronged my wife."

"Oh?" Emperor Tianshou frowned impatiently, thinking that this little servant girl was going to excuse her.Unexpectedly, Danxin replied with a calm expression: "Just now when General Shen was hanging in the air, you said it yourself, 'Shen Yuruo doesn't even have the ability to save himself, why do I use him? Why do you want him to be high-ranking and generous?" Don't you promise him a high official and rich salary by yourself? What does it matter to the Yun family?"

Danxin's words were really bold, Chuxiu was listening, and immediately bowed to plead guilty: "The concubine's servant girl speaks nothing, and I hope the Holy Lord will forgive me."

Nie Peixiao also came to her senses, and chimed in: "Brother Emperor, don't be fussy with a little maid." Emperor Tianshou didn't reply, just got up from his seat, and walked to Danxin with his hands on his back.His soap boots were embroidered with long golden dragons, majestic and majestic, he knelt down on the ground and saw those boots, and bit his tongue.After a sharp pain came from her mouth, she belatedly realized that she was so bold and caused trouble to Xiu!
But Emperor Tianshou still remained silent, and did not look at Danxin, wondering what he was thinking.After a while, he suddenly turned around to look at Shen Yu, and asked in a cold voice, "Do you think what this maid said makes sense?"

This obviously threw the problem to Shen Yu.If Shen Yu replied that he was indifferent, he would be indirectly reprimanding Emperor Tianshu for not fulfilling the contract;

Shen Yu and Danxin have known each other for many years, and it is really hard for him to ask himself this question, not to mention defending him with every word of Danxin's words, how can he bite back and repay his kindness?Shen Yu could only keep silent and did not answer.

Seeing this, Emperor Tianshou sighed and answered for him: "It seems that you also think that what I say doesn't count." "I don't dare." Shen Yu replied on his knees.Emperor Tianshou didn't say any more, and there was no sign of anger. He looked up at the new moon in the sky, and sighed for a long time:
"As the king of a country, how can I lose my word in front of a maidservant? Tell me, Shen Yu, what reward do you want?" "My lord! My humble minister is terrified!" Shen Yu was very surprised.

Emperor Tianshou's face became even more serious, with an impatient look on his face: "Since I just said that I want to promise you a high official and rich salary, and now you are safe and sound, then I will naturally follow my word... Otherwise, wouldn't I be breaking my promise? Mrs. Yu Chuxiu and her maid?"

When Emperor Tianshou said the last sentence, he still had a smile that was not a smile.While talking, he glanced at Chuxiu, and said again sinisterly: "Shen Yu doesn't say it, it's better for Madam to say, what kind of high-ranking officials and rich salary should I reward him?"

Chuxiu lowered her eyes: "I am a woman, so I don't understand important affairs of state affairs." The atmosphere suddenly became stagnant, and no one dared to say anything more.After a while, Nie Peixiao hesitated and said:
"My younger brother has the guts to have a suggestion." "Say it." Emperor Tianshou's tone eased a little.

"When you ascended the throne, you gave amnesty to the whole world, and the Marquis of Wenchang's family is also on the amnesty list... Since General Shen deserves the reward, my younger brother requests to restore the title of Marquis of Wenchang, and the second son Shen Yu will inherit it." Nie Peixiao paused, The point is in the last sentence, "At the same time, revoke Shen Yu's post as a general of the third rank."

These words were like thunder on the ground, not only Shen Yu and Chuxiu couldn't believe it, but even Emperor Tianshou himself didn't expect that Nie Peixiao would make such a request.The Emperor Tianshou looked at Nie Peixiao, and saw that his face was frank and undisguised, so he also thought of what he meant-whether the position of marquis has real power or not, it is up to the emperor to decide, if only to restore the status of Marquis Wenchang The rank of title, but let Shen Yu step down from the post of General Weiyuan, in fact, he was promoted and demoted secretly, depriving Shen Yu of his military power.

At the same time, Chuxiu also thought of the key point.Nie Peixiao's proposal could not only dispel the Emperor's suspicion of Shen Yu, but also a way to protect Shen Yu.No emperor would hold on to a marquis who has no real power, the emperor would only be afraid of courtiers who hold military power... Obviously, Shen Yu today is the latter in the heart of Emperor Tianshou.I have to say that this method is very good and everyone is happy, but Emperor Tianshou also has his own considerations.Now that the reunification of the North and the South is imminent, although a peaceful reunification is planned, there is no guarantee that there will be no more incidents.Now that there are many civil servants in the Nanxi Dynasty, but there are no military generals to succeed... It would not be a wise move to take away Shen Yu and deprive him of his military power at this time, not to mention that Shen Yu does have the talent to lead troops, it would be a pity not to use it.The Emperor Tianshou thought to himself in his heart, and suddenly he had a plan - Shen Yu could be exempted from military power in his spare time, and he would be used again in wartime.

Thinking of this, Emperor Tianshou said to Nie Peixiao: "Your proposal is good, but it is not considered. It was my own decree when I was regent to kill the Marquis of Wenchang. If I restore this title again, wouldn't it be my own will? Word?"

When Nie Peixiao heard this, she thought her proposal was useless, and said, "It's because my brother didn't think carefully."

Emperor Tianshou didn't finish speaking, and turned to look at Shen Yu: "Your father was awarded the title of 'Marquis of Wenchang' because of his outstanding literary talents. Now that you are a general, it is not appropriate to inherit this title. I will remove you from the third rank." As a general, I canonize you as 'Marquis of Weiyuan', changing the original Wenchanghou's mansion to Weiyuanhou's mansion, which is considered to have fulfilled your wish in disguise."

He was promoted from General Weiyuan to Marquis of Weiyuan, and he seemed to be in the military profession. If there is a war in the future, it would be fair to redesignate Shen Yu as "General Weiyuan".Without waiting for Shen Yu himself to respond, Emperor Tianshou added: "This title is not hereditary."

At this point, all the people came to their senses, and the emperor granted Shen Yu the title of Marquis!A title that is not hereditary is only granted to the person himself, not to his descendants. Although he is half a head shorter than other marquises, he is a marquis after all!What's more, Shen Yu is still the queen of the guilty minister!

Chuxiu was the first to understand, almost weeping with joy.She couldn't help looking at Shen Yu, seeing his chest rising and falling, his hands clenched into fists by his sides, with an unbelievable expression.

Chuxiu immediately reminded him: "Thank you soon!" Shen Yu came back to his senses, with mixed emotions in his heart, overjoyed, and hurriedly knelt down to thank him and said: "My minister, thank you Lord Long for your kindness. May my emperor live forever!" When he said these words, Shen Yu's voice was still trembling, and uncontrollable complex emotions spewed out of his heart.He finally waited!Waiting for the moment to revive the lintel!From Wen to Wu, from Marquis Wenchang to Marquis Weiyuan, he finally cleared the name of the guilty minister for the Shen family!Even if he wanted to hand over his military power, he would admit it!What's more, he has never cared about this military power. The reason why he leads troops to fight is because he is good at this way and has no other way out.Now that he can step down with ease, he wished for it!
Under the clear and bright moonlight, Chuxiu could clearly see the faint glint of water in Shen Yu's eyes.Yes, she understands, she understands, military power is not important to Shen Yu, he values ​​the word "Marquis of Weiyuan" more.

From the time he was convicted in the Marquis of Wenchang Mansion to the present, he completed his transformation in just three and a half years and revived his door!Shen Yu, Chuxiu, and Nie Peixiao were all in ecstasy at the moment, and felt that what happened tonight was like a dream.But Emperor Tianshou was very sober, looked down at Danxin who had been kneeling on the ground lightly, and snorted coldly: "Do you still want to speak for your uncle?"

With a delicate and delicate smile, he made a deep prostration: "The holy majesty is wise and powerful, and Jinkou fulfilled his promise. The slaves have nothing to say. I only hope that my emperor will live forever, and live as long as the sky. Long live, long live, long live."

Tianshoudi narrowed his phoenix eyes and looked at Danxin, and didn't order her to get up. He didn't know what he was thinking, and after a long time, he suddenly said to her: "You have sharp teeth and sharp mouth, you look like a person."

Feeling puzzled, he looked up and blurted out, "Who do you look like?"

Emperor Tianshou turned to look at Chuxiu, but said to Danxin: "Why, your wife didn't mention it to you?"

Hearing this, Chuxiu and Nie Peixiao realized at the same time who the Emperor was referring to—Luan Su.Indeed, Luan Su is an eloquent woman with a straightforward temper and courage. It is undeniable that in this regard, Dan Xin's temperament is very similar to Luan Su's.

A thought suddenly flashed in Chuxiu's mind, lest the emperor would be so sad that he would regard Danxin as Luansu's substitute and let her enter the palace to serve.The more she thought about it, the more she felt that it was very possible, her spine was already shivering with shock, and she felt that she couldn't stay here for long.So Chuxiu had an idea, stroked his forehead and pretended to stagger, and fell backwards.

"Ma'am!" Dan Xin, Zhu Ying, Nie Peixiao, and Shen Yu all spoke, lest she might make a mistake.Nie Peixiao was the closest to Chuxiu, she quickly supported her with her eyesight, let her lean in her arms, and asked with concern, "What's wrong with you?"

Chu Xiuxiu frowned slightly, and distanced herself from Nie Peixiao calmly, with one hand still stroking her forehead, and the other leaning on the back of the seat: "I suddenly feel a headache... Maybe it's because I caught a cold from the wind."

Nie Peixiao remembered that Chuxiu had only recovered from her illness in March this year, and felt anxious, so she hurriedly greeted Shen Yu: "Come and take Chuxiu's pulse."

Chuxiu slowly sat back on the chair, waved his hands and said lightly: "No need, I should go back to the mansion earlier to rest." She wanted to use this excuse to go back to the mansion in a fair manner, so she went back with her heart.

Unexpectedly, Emperor Tianshou did not let go, and said to Shen Yuming: "Your medical skills are good, go and show your wife what's wrong."

Shen Yu was also worried, and hurriedly took Chuxiu's pulse, but found nothing abnormal after a long while, so he couldn't help but look up at her and asked silently.

Chuxiu frowned weakly, as if she really had a headache, and bit her lower lip to look back at him.Shen Yu understood immediately, and then heard that Xiu's breath was stable and did not seem to be in trouble, and his heart became clear, and he hurriedly said to Emperor Tianshou: "Your Majesty, Madam has a relapse of an old disease, and you must take medicine as soon as possible to calm your nerves." Emperor Tianshou was dubious when he heard the words , retorted: "It's more than half an hour's journey from Yunfu, why don't you prescribe medicine on the spot, the Chengwang Mansion has medicinal materials all year round." He seemed to order solemnly: "You can get back on your feet, so that you can take care of your wife. If there is anything wrong, even if I forgive you, King Cheng will punish you." , bowed and gave a little help.This scene fell in Chuxiu's eyes, and she felt that she was really going to have a headache...

(End of this chapter)