Chapter 16 Chapter Fifteen

The princess originally wanted to take advantage of the trip to Ganquan Palace to get closer to the emperor.When the emperor was in a good mood, he took the opportunity to talk about some things. Unexpectedly, before the words were spoken, he offended the emperor for some reason. The emperor who had been close to her since childhood began to alienate her. On Mount Ganquan, the emperor treated her indifferently, but comforted King Guangling very much. When King Guangling returned to his fiefdom, the emperor personally sent them outside Ganquan Palace. Not only did he reward many things, but he also specially granted the titles to several sons of King Guangling.

But what about her? The usual rewards are gone, and the right to enter and leave the forbidden palace at will is gone.She cried and cried, and made trouble, but it was useless. After returning to Chang'an, she painstakingly collected a lot of wonderful things, trying to restore her relationship with the emperor, but the emperor only glanced at them politely, and ordered them to be put aside. Soon, news of the bad relationship between her and the emperor spread in Chang'an City, and the bustle in front of the princess mansion gradually disappeared. In previous years, people from all counties and prefectures came to give gifts when there was one month left before the birthday.Gift givers often lined up in front of the gate, but this year the number has dropped sharply, and the door is empty.

The princess was sitting in the house and was sad. Ding Wairen hurried in from the outside, "Princess, the King of Yan sent a heavy gift to the princess to celebrate her birthday, two purple jade ruyis, a pair of mandarin ducks and butterfly cups, and a pair of crystal pillows..." Because he knew that King Yan had coveted the crown prince when his father was alive, so he has always been wary of King Yan.Although King Yan gave gifts every year, the princess refused them every year.Unexpectedly, when the door was left in the cold, King Yan still sent people to congratulate him on his birthday.

Although the princess never intends to make friends with King Yan, she can no longer refuse King Yan's gift cruelly. After all, there are many people who add icing on the cake, but there are really few people who give charcoal in the snow. "Accept it! Treat those who give gifts well." Ding Wairen smiled and said: "It's rare that there are such unsnobbish people, the princess might as well write a letter to King Yan." The princess thought for a while, "That's okay, I should thank Brother Wang for his kindness, but verbal communication always lacks a bit of sincerity."

Ding Wairen hurriedly prepared his pen and ink, and waited for the princess to write a letter, "Princess, what are you going to do for this year's birthday party?" The princess said wearily: "You have also seen the current situation. In previous years, the emperor would always think about it, but this year he didn't care about it. I am not in the mood to hold any birthday party." Ding Wairen said: "Although those snobs don't come to flatter you anymore, Mr. Shangguan and Mr. Sang have already given gifts, so we have to thank you in return. After this incident, only those who treat the princess sincerely are left behind. It seems to be a disaster, but it is actually a good thing. Besides, the princess and the emperor are brothers and sisters after all. The emperor lost his mother when he was young, so there are many princesses to take care of him. The relationship is extraordinary. When the emperor's anger subsides, there is always room for maneuver. The princess is now Don't worry too much, Mr. Shangguan mentioned to me in private that he would help the princess speak in front of the emperor, and Mrs. Huo also said that she would help the princess to find out what the emperor likes recently."

The princess's brows stretched a little, "It's still you who are thoughtful. If I don't even hold a birthday party, I can only let those snobs laugh at me. You are responsible for this matter, except for Lord Shangguan and Lord Sang , if you post another message to Huo Guang, Huo Guang will not stop coming, with the three of them, the banquet in this palace will never be deserted, who dares to talk nonsense behind his back?" Ding Wairen said yes again and again, with a cautious face on the surface, but extremely proud in his heart. The emperor has a weird temper, unpredictable moods and anger, what he said to the princess just now was copied from Huo Yu's comforting words, he didn't believe it at all, but the princess believed it wishfully.

With just a few words just now, he has already made money from Qian Guan, Huo Yu's, Shangguan'an's, and Yan Wang's. Should this news be used to blackmail Meng Jue? It was just a trivial matter for Huo Yu to ask him about the princess banquet, but Meng Jue was a foolish businessman who devoted himself to making friends with the powerful. As long as there was news about the powerful, and how much money he would offer, he would foolishly give him, and he would not take anything for nothing. To celebrate the Qiqiao Festival, Yun Ge and Xu Pingjun were making Qiaoguo early in the morning.Xu Pingjun also made an appointment with his cousins ​​in the clan to go begging together at night.

When Liu Bingji heard her discuss with Yun Ge in the morning, he didn't object.But after whispering a few words with a person sent by Meng Jue in the afternoon, the two of them were not allowed to go, saying that they would celebrate the Qiqiao Festival with them. Yun Ge and Xu Pingjun laid out god-respecting melons and fruits, and the table was filled with all kinds of side dishes.Xu Pingjun smiled and took a purse and handed it to Yunge, "I made this for you when I was free." The purse was embroidered with blossoming white clouds, the embroidery was meticulous and exquisite, obviously it took a lot of effort, Yun Ge was moved in his heart, and said embarrassedly: "I didn't make anything for my sister."

Xu Pingjun laughed: "Didn't you cook these dishes? If I eat them, I'm accepting your gift. If you want to give me needlework, you have to beg for a trick from Weaver Girl tonight." Yun Ge pouted with a smile, "Brother, did you hear that? My sister mocked me for being poor at sewing!" Liu Bing was a little absent-minded, he kept paying attention to the movement outside, and when Yun Ge called him, he just smiled. Because agriculture is the foundation of a country, the emperors of all dynasties attached great importance to the Qiqiao Festival, and the empress would dress up to beg for cleverness from the Weaver Girl to show the importance of men farming and women weaving.

From top to bottom, women from every household in the folk also celebrate the Qiqiao Festival lively.The female companions meet with each other by virtue of needlework, and they can also go to the melon vine trellis to beg for cleverness. Seeing whose fruit the spider builds a web on, it shows that who has won the Weaver Girl's favor. Also because of the poignant legend of Weaver Girl and Cowherd, Qiqiao Festival is also called "Qixi Festival".On this day, under the melon fields, there are many private meetings of men and women, secretly dating for life. Lovers are busy meeting secretly, and playful female companions not only want to beg for cleverness, but also try to catch absent sisters. The Shangyuan Festival is full of excitement.

In previous years' Qiqiao Festival, the noise of laughter would start from the beginning of the night to after the second watch, but this year it was very unusual. After the first watch, the streets were completely silent, except for occasional laughter in the courtyards of each house. Yun Ge and Xu Pingjun also gradually became aware of the strangeness, and when they were wondering, they heard the sound of orderly footsteps and the sound of swords clashing from the street.Some soldiers shouted loudly: "Every house is closed, and no one is allowed to go out, and no outsiders are allowed to enter. If there is any violation, it will be punished as treason." Xu Pingjun was so frightened that he immediately bolted the courtyard door to death, but Yun Ge wanted to rush out, but Xu Pingjun couldn't pull it back. Liu Bing had already held Yun Ge's hand that was pulling the door, "Yun Ge, Meng Jue will be fine, brother will assure you." Yun Ge withdrew his hand and kept pacing in the yard, "Did the vassal king conspire against him? King Yan? King Guangling? Or... King Changyi?" Liu Bing shook his head: "Probably not at all. If the feudal lord rebels, he usually attacks from outside to inside. Or join forces with his courtiers, responding from both inside and outside. The courtiers will open the city gates and lead troops into the city instead of locking the city gates like this. It's more like catching a turtle in a urn." When Yu An received the news of his subordinate's secret message, he immediately ran to report to the emperor, his voice was so trembling that he couldn't speak, "Your Majesty, Your Majesty, Shangguan has secretly transferred troops." Liu Fuling stood up abruptly, the day finally came. Both Shangguan father and son were born in Yulinying, Shangguan Jie was General Zuo, and Shangguan An was General Hussars. After many years of management, the Yulinying was the only leader of the Shangguan family, without the emperor's handwriting, the troops that Shangguan and his son could mobilize were naturally the Yulinying. Yu Linying is a sturdy army created by the father alone. It was originally intended to attack the Huns and protect the emperor, but now it has become a sharp weapon for powerful officials to fight for power. What is the father who has always regarded himself so high thinking underground? Liu Fuling laughed mockingly. Huo Guang's influence is in the imperial army, his son Huo Yu and nephew Huo Yun are generals of Zhonglang, his nephew Huo Shan is the captain of Fengche, his son-in-law Deng Guanghan is the guard of Changle Palace, and his son-in-law Fan Mingyou happens to be in charge of Weiyang Palace, the palace where the emperor lived. Wei Wei. Huo Guang should also know the news at this time, the troops he can mobilize must be the imperial army. The imperial guards were in charge of the palace, and the emperor's safety depended on the imperial guards, who were regarded as the emperor's personal guards.The imperial army should only listen to the orders of the emperor, but now, the imperial army only listens to Huo Guang's orders, as if Liu Fuling's throat is tightly held by Huo Guang's hand. Father, you killed your mother because you thought she would exercise power and harm me.What about now?What about the assistant ministers you personally picked? Liu Fuling suddenly said to An: "You immediately send someone to pick up sister to enter the palace, and just say that today is her birthday, and I want to see her." Yu An answered "Yes" immediately, turned around and hurried out, but after a while, he turned back, his face livid, and said angrily: "Your Majesty, Fan Mingyou has led people to blockade Weiyang Palace, and no servants are allowed to leave Weiyang Palace, and no one is allowed to leave Weiyang Palace." In and out." "You follow me." Liu Fuling went out, Yu An and several eunuchs hurriedly followed behind. Fan Mingyou led people to stand in front of Liu Fuling. Fan Mingyou knelt down and said: "Your Majesty, I have received news that someone is plotting a rebellion. In order to ensure the safety of the Emperor, please stay in Weiyang Palace." The veins in Liu Fuling's hands throbbed faintly, "Who conspired against you?" "Great Sima, General Huo, is conducting a thorough investigation. When the investigation is clear, he will report to the emperor immediately." Liu Fuling continued to move forward, but the guards blocking his way refused to give an inch, their hands were on their weapons, as if their swords were unsheathed.The eunuch who followed behind Liu Fuling immediately stood in front of him, and his ups and downs were extraordinary. Fan Mingyou knelt and climbed a few steps, and said in a deep voice: "The so-called 'good medicine tastes bitter, and loyal words hurt the ears'. In ancient times, ministers remonstrated with death, but today I can only offend the emperor with death. Please stay in Weiyang Palace. Even if the emperor grants death to the minister in the future , as long as the emperor is safe tonight, I am willing to die." Outside the Xuande Hall, there are guards in heavy armor.Everyone put their hands on their weapons and waited quietly for Fan Mingyou's orders. Yu An cried and kowtowed to Liu Fuling, "It's getting late, I beg the emperor to rest first." The hands in Liu Fuling's sleeves were tightly clenched into fists, trembling slightly, he suddenly turned around and walked back to Xuande Hall. Liu Fuling grabbed the teapot on the table and wanted to smash it, but he slowly retracted it when he was in the air, and gently put the teapot back on the table. Yu An wept and said: "Your Majesty, you can smash it if you want! Don't hold back your body." Liu Fuling turned around, with a strange smile on his face, "I'm incompetent, why should I take my anger out on innocent people? Let's rest earlier! The result has been decided. It's enough to prepare to award Huo Guang for his meritorious deeds tomorrow." Yu An was stunned: "Although the imperial army has a favorable location, in terms of combat effectiveness, the Habayashi Camp, which made the Huns fearful, is much higher than the imperial imperial army, and it is more likely that both sides will suffer." Liu Fuling looked at Yu An with a smile, and his tone was rare and gentle: "Shangguan Jie should have a traitor by his side. Fan Mingyou was very confident in his answer. If he just got an order from Huo Guang in a hurry, with Fan Mingyou's character, he would never dare to talk to me like this. Every move of Shangguan Jie was within Huo Guang's expectations, on the surface Huo Guang didn't make any moves, just waited on the sidelines." Liu Fuling turned around and walked towards the inner hall, "I just hope that my sister who has lost power can stay out of it." Hearing this, Yu An broke out in cold sweat. He had already heard about the princess's birthday banquet, but he didn't dare to mention it because the emperor was very indifferent to the princess after he came back from Ganquan Palace.Thinking of the guests invited by the princess, Shangguan Jie, Huo Guang, and Sang Hongyang. Yu An opened his mouth, but seeing the emaciated and lonely back of the emperor, he closed his mouth again. God have mercy!The princess is just a woman, without soldiers or power, nothing will happen, nothing will happen... Although there were not many people invited for the princess's birthday banquet, all of them were very important. The Shangguan family and the Huo family originally invited Sang Hongyang's son Sang An because Sang Hongyang was too old, but Sang An was absent due to illness. The princess thought that the Sang family would not come to celebrate her birthday, but the princess To his surprise, Sang Hongyang came in person. At the banquet, there was an interlacing of cups and cups, and everyone was in an exceptionally good mood. After many days of being deserted, the princess mansion was bustling again, and the princess was naturally in a good mood. Father and son Shangguan Jie and Shangguan An looked at Huo Guang with smiles on their faces and toasted frequently.Once today is over, tomorrow's Han family court will belong to the Shangguan family. Huo Guang and Huo Yu, father and son, were also chatting and laughing, drinking to the brim, as if everything was under control. Shangguan Jie laughed more happily, and poured another glass of wine for Huo Guang, "Come on, Huo Xiandi, have another drink." Huo Guang thought that he had mastered Shangguan's actions through his daughter Huo Lian'er, but he didn't know that Shangguan's plan was just for him, and Huo Lian'er took a risk The news that was sent out was all Shangguan's suspicious tactics. During the banquet, when the atmosphere was in full swing, Huo Yun suddenly heard the sound of soldiers fighting, and Huo Yun led a team of imperial guards, fully armed and covered in blood, rushed into the princess mansion, "Report to General Sima, the Habayashi army rebelled. Did not get the emperor's order , leaving the camp privately, intending to attack Weiyang Palace." In an instant, the banquet was dead silent. Just look at the imperial army has surrounded the whole house.Shangguan Jie's expression changed drastically, and Shangguan An shouted: "Impossible!" Shangguan Jie rushed forward, trying to grab a weapon. Huo Yun in the courtyard immediately shot out with an arrow. Shangguan Jie held the feather arrow in his heart, and looked at Huo Guang with a wry smile: "It's you...you are more... more ruthless..." He fell to the ground, but his eyes were still staring at Huo Guang. The female relatives at the banquet were still crying at first, but when they saw Shangguan Jie's death, they suddenly fell silent. All of them stared wide-eyed in horror. Shangguan An screamed angrily, swung the entire table in front of him suddenly, and used it as a weapon to attack Huo Guang. At this moment, Shangguan An reappeared the sturdy general demeanor that had been eroded by power and wealth. Huo Yu took the knife from the forbidden army and stood in front of Huo Guang. Huo Lianer yelled: "Husband, my father promised not to kill you, you put it down...you put it down..." Shangguan An's leg was stabbed by two guards, and his figure immediately became unstable. As Huo Yu swung the knife, Shangguan An's head fell to the ground. He spun around, his eyes still open angrily, and he was facing Huo Lian'er, as if he was questioning her, why did he kill him? Huo Lian'er knelt down on the ground with soft legs, tears streaming down her face, "No...no..." Huo Chengjun and Huo Lian'er are not the same mother, and they were not considered close in the past, but facing the tragedy in the world at this time, they are also full of tears. They want to help their sister, but they are hugged tightly by their mother. Mrs. Huo pressed Huo Chengjun's head into her arms, "Chengjun, don't look, don't look." Two imperial guards came over and escorted Mrs. Huo and Huo Chengjun out of the lobby. Huo Guang looked at Sang Hongyang, the two attendants of Sang Hongyang wanted to protect him desperately, but Sang Hongyang laughed loudly and ordered the attendants to get out of the way, and stood up on crutches, "I won't bother Huo Xiandi to do it himself. When you and I knelt together in front of the late emperor's bed that day, the old man had already expected today. I have been an official in the same dynasty for more than 30 years, and I still hope that Huo Xiandi will give you a whole body." Looking at the princess who was already limp on the ground, he said softly Sighing, "Brother Huo Xian, don't forget the poisonous oath you made in front of the late emperor's bed that day, don't forget, don't forget..." As he said, he hit his head against the pillar, his brains burst, and he died instantly. The two attendants looked around at the guards with swords and daggers, imitating their master, and they all hit the post and died. Ding Wairen knelt on the ground and crawled towards Huo Yu, shaking into a ball: "Master Huo, Mr. Huo, I have always been very loyal to Mr. Huo. I once helped Mr. Huo..." Huo Yu nodded lightly, and a guard immediately pierced the sword into Ding Wai's heart, preventing Ding Wai's words from coming out. From the time the imperial army broke into the Princess Mansion until now, in just an instant, the whole house was covered in blood and corpses. Huo Guang was still holding the wine that Shangguan Jie poured for Huo Guang. At this time, Huo Guang looked at Shangguan Jie's body with a smile, and drank the last sip. Huo Yu glanced at Huo Yun, and Huo Yun immediately ordered the imperial army to take all the maidservants under arrest. The imperial army searched out the important gift from the king of Yan from the princess' mansion, as well as the communication between the princess and the king of Yan that was intercepted halfway. Huo Guang lightly ordered: "First put the princess under house arrest, and after reporting to the emperor, I ask the emperor to make a decision." No one dared to make a sound. In the silence, Huo Lian'er's sobs were particularly loud, and it was only then that she truly confirmed that her husband, Shangguan An, had indeed been killed by her brother. She stood up from the ground and walked towards Huo Guang tremblingly, staring straight at Huo Guang, "Dad, didn't you promise your daughter? Didn't you promise your daughter?" Huo Guang said gently: "Lian'er, there are so many good men in the world. Because of Daddy, Shangguan An has not treated you well in recent years. Daddy will make it up to you." Huo Lian'er's tears fell one after another, falling into Shangguan'an's blood on the ground, fainting with bloodstains. "Daddy, will you not let Jing'er go? What about the younger sister? The younger sister is the queen, and Daddy should not touch her for a while. What about Jinger? He is Daddy's grandson, please spare his life." Huo Lianer cried and begged. Huo Guang turned his head away, and ordered to Huo Yu: "Order someone to take your sister back home." There was only despair in Huo Lian'er's eyes. Huo Yu went to help Huo Lian'er, Huo Lian'er took out the knife from his waist and put it on his neck. Huo Yu didn't dare to move anymore, he just kept persuading: "Sister, your surname is Huo, and my sister is still young, so it's easy to have another child." Huo Lian'er stepped back step by step, and smiled at Huo Guang, "Daddy, you promised your daughter, you promised your daughter..." The arms swivel, and blood drops fly out. The knife fell, and the body fell. He just fell next to Shangguan An's head. She killed herself with the knife that had just killed Shangguan An, as if to give an explanation to the angry Shangguan An. The three of Yun Ge didn't sleep all night, and it is estimated that many people in Chang'an City also didn't close their eyes all night. The curfew was lifted, and Yun Ge was anxious to find Meng Jue. Liu Bing and Xu Pingjun were worried, so they simply went out with Yun Ge. Usually, Chang'an City, where people come and go at dawn, is extremely deserted today, and every house is still locked.Even Uncle Chang, who is very wealthy, refuses to do business, and sleeps at home after closing the door. On the contrary, Yipinju opened the door and continued to do business as if nothing had happened. Yun Ge secretly praised it in his heart, as expected of a century-old store, he had already seen the ups and downs of Chang'an City. Xu Pingjun also sighed in admiration. Liu Bing smiled faintly, "I heard that when Prince Wei rebelled, the troops of Prince Wei and Emperor Wu of the Han fought bloody battles in Chang'an City for five days. Chang'an City was in a state of depression, and Yipinju was the first to resume business normally. Shopkeeper. Compared with what happened back then, things are nothing at all.” The early morning wind was quite cold, and Yun Ge shivered slightly. For the first time, she directly felt the bloody cruelty under the prosperity of Chang'an City. A pretty woman in white stopped them, pointed to Yipinju, and said with a smile: "My lord is upstairs, please come with your servant." The three of Yunge followed the woman in white and entered Yipinju. The woman in white led them around the lobby and up the stairs at the back. Their familiarity was not like that of a customer, but more like a host. The woman in white opened the curtain and invited Yun Ge and the three of them in. Meng Jue was standing tall in front of the window looking out at the street. The window was covered with ice veil, so he could see outside without blocking his sight, but it was difficult for outsiders to peek inside the window. When Meng Jue turned around, his face was somewhat haggard, and he said to Liu Bingji, "From today onwards, Huo Guang will be the emperor behind the scenes of the Han Dynasty." The words were so shocking that neither Yun Ge nor Xu Pingjun dared to say anything. However, Liu Bingji seemed to understand Meng Jue's words without context, "Who did you expect to win?" Meng Jue rubbed his brows with a wry smile, and told the woman in white: "March, take Mr. Yunge and Heping to eat something first, and then make me a cup of strong tea." Yun Ge and Xu Pingjun glanced at each other, and followed San Yue out of the room. Meng Jue asked Liu Bing to sit down, "Of course it is the best result for both sides to suffer. Or even if one side wins, it should be a miserable victory. Now Huo Guang has won cleanly. Huo Guang's depth and ruthlessness are far beyond my expectations." Liu Bing said: "I can only see the appearance on the outside, if it is convenient, can you tell me?" Meng Jue said: "Shangguan Jie wanted to take advantage of the princess's birthday feast to ambush Huo Guang on his way back to the mansion. Unexpectedly, Huo Guang knew all about his every move. Huo Guang launched an attack in advance during the princess banquet, and killed Shangguan Jie, Shangguan An, Sang Hongyang was killed on the spot. Afterwards, he ordered Huo Yu to appear in front of the Habayashi army who was going to ambush them with the heads of Shangguan and his son. After the interrogation, he insisted on killing them, and everyone else testified against Shangguan Jie. He and Shangguan An privately mobilized the Habayashi Army with the intention of treason." "Why didn't Shangguan Jie secretly deploy some troops outside the princess mansion to coordinate with the Habayashi battalion in charge of the ambush?" "Of course it was announced. However, because Huo Guang was fully aware of the layout of his troops, they were all killed by the imperial army, and none of them could pass on the news. Huo Guangming knew that blood would be splashed in the hall, but he still brought his female relatives to participate. Shangguan Jie was outside the princess mansion After deploying troops, and seeing Huo Guang bring his beloved Huo Chengjun to the dinner party, I thought that Huo Guang was not prepared, and I was sure that nothing would go wrong." Liu Bing already asked: "How did Huo Guang know that Shangguan Jie planned to mobilize troops to ambush him?" Meng Jue took a sip of strong tea, "Shangguan'an's wife, Huo Lianer, secretly sent news to Huo Guang, but the news was all false, and Huo Lianer's self-blame was completely unnecessary. The real traitor, Huo Lianer and Huo Lianer Shangguan An probably didn't think of it until he died." "who is it?" "Shangguanan's beloved concubine Lu Shi. Lu Shi has been against Huo Lian'er everywhere. The two have been fighting tit for tat for many years. Huo Lianer has always regarded Lu Shi as a sworn enemy. I guess Huo Lian'er would never have thought that Lu Shi was actually her Huo Guang, the father of Huo Guang, arranged it for Shangguan An. After Shangguan Jie found out that Huo Lianer had eavesdropped on their conversation, he planned to use his plan to let Huo Lianer spread false news to confuse Huo Guang, but unexpectedly Huo Guang had another source of information. Although Shangguan Jie It's the tiger father, but there is a dog son, Shangguan Jie probably never thought that Shangguan An would tell my concubine such an important matter." Liu Bing laughed: "It's been like this since ancient times. The decline of everyone in the wealthy family starts from the inside. Who is Huo Guang? There is no need for detailed information at all. As long as Shangguan An is in ecstasy on the bed, he can say a sentence at will, Huo Guang It is possible to guess the overall plan of the Shangguan family." Meng Jue nodded in agreement. Liu Bing already sighed softly, "It's good that Huo Lian'er doesn't know the truth, so he won't be sad." There was a sneering smile on Meng Jue's lips: "If you saw Huo Lian'er's expression before he died, you wouldn't say that." Liu Bing's expression has changed slightly, "Among the four auxiliary ministers, Huo Guang cherishes his reputation the most. I'm afraid that everyone at the princess banquet yesterday, except for Huo's cronies, will die. Since you knew in advance that there might be changes, why did you still follow him?" Go? Aren't you afraid that Huo Guang will kill you?" Meng Jue smiled wryly: "Huo Guang should have become suspicious of me. If I didn't go yesterday, Huo Guang would be in even greater trouble to keep things secret." Liu Bing laughed: "Walking along the river often, how can you not get your feet wet?" Meng Jue looked solemn: "Before the matter subsides, help me pay more attention to Yun Ge." Liu Bing nodded: "You don't need to tell me. How is the situation in the palace now?" Meng Jue shook his head: "Taking advantage of last night's chaos, Huo Guang changed the blood of the imperial army once, and replaced all the commanders who did not agree with him. Now the palace is strictly restricted, and only Huo Guang knows what is going on in the palace. Look at Huo Guang's layout yesterday, He should plan to sue Shangguan Jie, Sang Hongyang, Shangguan An and King Yan for rebellion, and the princess is also involved." Liu Bing laughed loudly: "Who would believe it? The troops in Chang'an City, from the Forbidden Army to the Yulin Camp, are all from Shangguan Jie and Huo Guang. The government has been controlled by Shangguan Jie and Huo Guang for many years. The emperor has few cronies. She is the granddaughter of Shangguan Jie. Given time, half of the prince's blood will be Shangguan's. What is the relationship between King Yan and Shangguan Jie? Not at all. King Yan wants cronies and cronies, soldiers and soldiers, and the sons are already the eldest Shangguan Jie still wants to kill Liu Fuling and establish the King of Yan? Even if half of Shangguan Jie's brains are eaten by dogs, he will not go crazy enough to plot rebellion and establish the King of Yan." Meng Jue asked with a smile: "From ancient times to the present, how many crimes of treason are not 'unnecessary'? As long as the victor says you are, you are. It is too late for everyone to curry favor with the victor. Reasonable? How can the common people understand these twists and turns of your royal family?" Liu Bing fell silent, got up and walked to the window, overlooking the streets of Chang'an City. After a while, Youyou said: "The world is so ironic! More than ten years ago, Li Guangli and Jiang Chong were in the Ming Dynasty, and Mrs. Gouyi, King Yan, and Shangguan Jie were in the dark to frame Prince Wei for rebellion. At that time, they probably didn't think about their end. Li Guangli and Jiang Chong had been busy with their lives, but they just made wedding clothes for Mrs. Gouyi. Mrs. Gouyi finally fulfilled her wish, but before her son ascended the throne, she was bestowed with death. Shangguan Jie fulfilled his wish through The young master, who took control of the government, did not think that his end would be a crime of conspiracy to exterminate the genocide. None of these people can have the last laugh. Today you and I are sitting here chatting about other people's lives and deaths, but in the future we don't know what is waiting for us What fate?" Meng Jue walked to Liu Bingji's side with a smile, "You should be happy that you have to avenge yourself through Huo Guang's hand." Liu Bing already sneered, "When have you ever heard that people who are powerless and avenged by others will be happy? If I set up today's game, I might be happy, but I'm not even a pawn. " Meng Jue smiled slightly, "I am in trouble now, you just need to smile and watch the situation, even if you want to be depressed, that person should be me, when is it your turn?" Liu Bing's melancholy about the past was diluted by Meng Jue's laughter, and a three-point casual and three-point tired smile appeared on his face. Meng Jue opened the window and looked at the blue sky, "The joy of life lies in the unknown, and what is more important is the process of hard work. The result is only for others to see, and the process is your own life. It is precisely because tomorrow is unknown that we have There are countless possibilities, and what I want is to grasp the possibility I want." When Meng Jue spoke, he was rarely less gentle and more passionate, and waved his hand outside the window, as if holding the entire blue sky. Yun Ge knocked on the door outside, "Have you guys finished?" Liu Bing had already gone to open the door, and led Xu Pingjun to go downstairs. Yun Ge hurriedly asked: "Where are you going?" Xu Pingjun turned back with a smile: "Don't you long for us idlers to avoid it?" Yun Ge wrinkled her nose and was about to reply when Meng Jue pulled her into the room and embraced her in her arms without saying a word. Yun Ge was so nervous that her heart was beating wildly, thinking that Meng Jue would do something, but unexpectedly, Meng Jue just hugged her quietly, with her head bent on her, as if a little tired. Yun Ge taunted herself inwardly, calmed down from the panic, and stretched out her arms to hug Meng Jue. He said nothing, and neither did she. They just hugged each other quietly, letting the time pass by outside the window. Weiyang Palace. Liu Fuling was listening to Huo Guangzuo's report of Shangguan Jie's conspiracy with the king of Yan. King Yan was already rebellious, and there was a lot of evidence of his rebellion without forging.Shangguan Jie and Shangguan An have been closely associated with the King of Yan recently, and privately mobilized the Yulinying, coupled with the witness and material evidence, it is also iron-clad.There are physical evidence of the princess's crime, correspondence, and the princess's maid to testify. After Huo Guang listed all the criminal evidence of letters and property exchanges, he asked Liu Fuling to immediately send troops to besiege the Kingdom of Yan, in case the King of Yan would send troops. Facing Huo Guang's usual humble attitude, Liu Fuling was as lukewarm as before: "Everything is allowed to be played by you. Immediately inform the world and order Tian Qianqiu to send troops to the country of Yan. In the edict, it is stated that only King Yan The fault of one person is not as good as the crime of the descendants. Since Da Sima has collected such complete criminal evidence, he must have paid attention to King Yan for a long time. He should have people from Da Sima by his side. Even if King Yan makes trouble, I should not have to worry about military chaos and disasters and the people." Huo Guang replied: "I will definitely do my best." Liu Fuling said: "Even though King Yan and Princess Eyigai are guilty, they are my brothers and sisters after all. If I order to kill them, I'm afraid I'll be ashamed to see my father in the future, so I'll just put them under confinement." Huo Guang wanted to say more, Liu Fuling put the national seal in front of Huo Guang: "If you don't agree with what I want, you can issue a decree and seal it yourself." Although Liu Fuling's eyes resembled Liu Che, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, but because his expression was more indifferent in the past, only three parts of the original eight parts remained. At this time, his eyes were sharp and murderous, which was the sharpness Huo Guang was used to seeing when he was young. Huo Guang's heart was shocked, he couldn't help taking a step back, and knelt down on the ground, "I dare not." Liu Fuling withdrew the imperial seal, and pondered for a moment. Now that we have come to this point, we can only try our best to avoid wars and disasters caused by power struggles. A moment later, Liu Fuling said: "Peace the decree to appease King Guangling, and at the same time increase the garrison near Guangling, so that King Guangling will not dare to act rashly. If King Yan can't open the city gate to confess within three days, Da Sima should be able to predict it." as a result of." Huo Guang nodded with a heavy expression, "I will do my best, what about Changyi? Do you need..." "Don't worry about King Changyi." After Liu Fuling finished speaking, he stood up and left the palace gate. Yu An followed behind Liu Fuling, watching Liu Fuling's direction leading to the palace where the queen lived - Jiaofang Palace.I wonder in my heart, it is difficult to walk once a year, why is it today? There are several new faces in the court ladies outside the Jiaofang Palace, and some old faces can no longer be found. Yu An sighed bitterly, Huo Guang was really a thunderbolt. When the maids saw the emperor coming, they all avoided after paying their respects. Liu Fuling signaled Yu An to open the curtain on the couch.Yu An wanted to open it, but a pair of hands held it tightly inside, preventing him from opening it. Yu An wanted to use force, Liu Fuling waved his hand, motioning for him to step back and guard outside the house. "Little sister, it's me, open the curtain." After a while, the curtain opened a crack, and a tear-stained face was exposed outside the tent, "Brother Emperor? The nanny said that my grandpa, my grandma, my father, my mother, my younger brother, and my Aunt Lan dead, really?" Liu Fuling nodded slightly. Shangguan's younger sister's tears fell more urgently, she opened her mouth and wanted to cry loudly, but she glanced outside the palace, not daring to cry out, "Didn't dad say that if I come to live in the palace, they will live well?" ?” Liu Fuling said: "Little sister, what I say now is very important, you have to listen carefully. You are thirteen years old this year, and you are already an adult. An adult should not always want to cry. Your grandfather has finished dealing with the matter at hand. I will come to see you, if you are still crying, he will not be happy, if he is not happy..." The little girl curled up inside the bed, like a snail trying to hide in its shell, but she didn't have the shell, so she could only wrap her arms around herself, "I know, if grandpa is not happy, he will kill me too. .” Liu Fuling was stunned, "It seems that you have really grown up. If your grandfather asked you, do you miss your parents? How should you answer?" While wiping her tears, the little girl said: "Let me tell you, I moved to live in the palace when I was six years old, and I rarely saw them. Mother, but sometimes I feel that the elder sister who takes care of my daily life is more kind." Liu Fuling nodded approvingly, "Smart little sister, you have learned a lot in the palace these few years." Liu Fuling stood up and went out. The younger sister called out behind him: "Brother Emperor, when will you come to see me again?" Liu Fuling's footsteps paused, but he didn't answer the younger sister's question, and his figure continued to move forward. The hall is vast, seemingly boundless, and the little girl watched the shadow fade away between the gauze curtains. Finally, it disappeared. Only the lightly fluttering gauze curtain reminded her that that person had really been here. The little girl put down the gauze curtain, grabbed a piece of clothing and stuffed it into her mouth. She blocked her mouth tightly, tears poured down her cheeks, her hands clenched into fists, and she waved them frantically, but no sound came out. Outside the curtain. The sweet incense spreads out. The house is quiet.