Chapter 29 Chapter Twenty Nine

The weather suddenly warmed up, and the golden sun shone all over the Gui Palace. There were thousands of households, and the maids all changed into thin spring clothes, playing with their companions, and laughter could be heard from time to time. Just like the sunny weather around Qingming, it is the season for outings. However, Zhaojun's heart was full of darkness.The situation seemed very chaotic, what was the emperor's plan?Unbearable, he sent someone to invite Kuang Heng to ask for clarification. "Mr. Kuang," she asked, "what happened and why did you stay here? Please explain clearly."

Kuang Heng really didn't know what to say?There is an unexpected situation that no one can think of.Someone reported in front of the emperor how Shi Xian had been bribed by Hu Hanxie and how he had taken Hu's wife as his concubine.Therefore, Hu Hanxie was guarded everywhere. The most obvious evidence is that the list of tribute presented to Hu Litu was originally written on twenty wooden slips, but it only took two wooden slips to complete it. Therefore, the emperor had to be suspicious that Shi Xian was trying his best to send Zhaojun outside the Great Wall to become the Yan clan.Of course, he couldn't rashly ask Shi Xian about it, and summoned Kuang Heng for a secret discussion, but there was no result, so he postponed Zhaojun's trip for the time being.

The only ones who knew about this matter were the monarch and his ministers, and Zhou Xiang. Of course, Kuang Heng couldn't tell Zhaojun, but he couldn't find a reason to hide it for a while, so he couldn't answer for a long time. "Master Kuang's Mansion," Zhaojun thought the situation was serious: "As the eldest princess, I cannot stay in the Li Palace for a long time. If you don't leave for a while, please send me back to the Empress Dowager!" This was to force Kuangheng to tell the truth, implying a threat. If she could not get a satisfactory answer, she would ask the Queen Mother to make the decision.Kuang Heng knew the weight of her words, and couldn't help feeling a little panicked.

"Princess, please be patient!" Kuang Heng replied in fear: "I am ordered not to reveal the truth. Please be considerate, Princess, and don't make me fall into the crime of violating the order." "Disobeying the order is a capital offense. How can I bear to harm you. However, Mr. Kuang, don't forget that you sent me out of the fortress under Yi's order. Disobeying the order of the empress dowager should not be a light crime." "Yes, yes!" Kuang Heng was reminded: "I will enter the palace today to request an order, and there will be definite news later."

"Okay! I'll wait, but, Mr. Kuang, I want to ask who do you plan to invite?" "I asked the emperor for an order, and I will tell the emperor what the eldest princess said just now. Even if I think about it, the emperor would not dare to violate Yi's order." "According to this, you can continue on the road right away?" Kuang Heng thought for a while, came up with an idea, and replied responsibly, "Yes! I think we will move forward tomorrow or the day after tomorrow." Kuang Heng's thinking is this: there is no definite evidence for the collusion between Shi Xian and Hu Hanxie, and it cannot be found out in a short period of time, but it is not appropriate to stop Zhaojun's fortress to avoid the Queen Mother's accusation, so he decided to It is suggested that while checking Shixian, while sending Zhaojun off, go slowly. If there is any change, send a fast horse to deliver the decree, and turn back halfway, there is still time.

The emperor readily agreed to play.Kuang Heng then said: "The trip is delayed, it is easy for rumors to spread outside the Great Wall, and it is easy to cause unexpected suspicion. I bow to the emperor now, and I will escort the eldest princess on the road tomorrow morning!" "Okay, okay! You have worked so hard. Now that you have come to Yanmen, you must discuss it carefully with Chen Tang." The emperor said again: "Kuang Heng, you are the pillar of the country, and Chen Tang's status is far inferior to yours. But each has its own merits." Chief, this trip is no different from a battle formation, and everything should be based on the orders of the generals. I hope you don't mind. I have something to comfort me when I come back successfully."

Kuang Heng had an idea, and since he was ordered to stay temporarily and learned that Shi Xian was an informer, he has been thinking about how to cleanse Shi Xian, but he has no good plan.At this moment, it suddenly occurred to me that Chen Tang could be used to make an article. "I obey the decree, let Chen Tang decide everything here. However, I am so stupid, I don't understand, and I don't know if it is possible to offend Chen Zou?" "Why not?" the emperor replied, "Our monarch and his ministers have the same virtue, so you can speak out as much as you want."

"Thank you, the emperor, for showing your sincerity. How dare I repay you with all my ignorance? Those who don't understand, I don't know whether the emperor has absolute trust in Chen Tang." "That's right. Chen Tang is reliable, and I firmly believe in it." "What about his ability? For example, the ability to know people clearly, and the ability to predict things deeply." "That's nothing to say. According to my opinion, among the generals, he is either the first or the second." "Since this is the case, why is the emperor suspicious of Shi Xian?" Kuang Heng said immediately: "This trip was planned by Chen Tang and Shi Xian, and Chen Tang is responsible for carrying it out. You must never fail to see through your talents. With Chen Tang's loyalty, you will never be taken advantage of. Please think twice, Your Majesty!" After finishing speaking, he put his head on the ground and waited for a reply.

The emperor suddenly realized, "I was wrong!" He said frankly, "Shi Xian will never do this! Chen Tang will never allow him to do this!" "The emperor is wise." Kuang Heng said happily. "However, Shi Xian is also suspected of self-compensation. It is very inappropriate for him to marry Mrs. Hu as his concubine." "Yes!" Kuang Heng replied, "Shi Xian's deeds are indiscriminate, and his sincerity is inappropriate. But his loyalty, please don't question the emperor. When Shi Xian and his ministers discussed secrets, even though there was a Hu wife present, they talked in an indifferent manner. Just to prevent the leakage of secrets."

"So that's the case! Then you can rest assured. However," the emperor asked with a frown, "Who is this informer?" Kuang Heng returned to Gui Palace, washed his face of dust and dust, changed into an official uniform, and was about to meet Zhaojun when Shi Xian rushed over. It turned out that after Kuang Heng drunk and resigned from the palace, Shi Xian, who was waiting for the crime, was immediately called into the palace.The emperor frankly said that he had mistrusted him, but thanks to Kuang Heng who cleaned him up vigorously, he came immediately after he left the palace. The horses come at a gallop, so they can come one after another.

"Duke Kuang's great kindness!" Shi Xian bowed his head in thanks: "I really don't know how to express Shi's gratitude!" "Severe words! Serious words!" Kuang Heng hastily returned the salute: "As a minister, it should be so." "Mr. Kuang, thank you for your personal kindness. I have some more explanations. If Shi, a middle school secretary, is deposed because of being slandered, rumors will spread and affect people's hearts. Therefore, the political situation will be uneasy, and he will not be careful. That's why Mr. Kuang speaks out of righteousness, which can also be said to be credited to the country." "I dare not take it seriously. I just distinguish right from wrong." "Yes!" Shi Xian spoke up again. "What is yes is, what is not is no, where is what is, and where is what is not?" "This—" Kuang Heng said meaningfully, "I want to ask for advice." "Walls have ears, so it's inconvenient to say it clearly. Please give me your advice, Mr. Kuang. This person's conspiracy has been exposed. I'm afraid he has other plans." Kuang Heng panicked when he said this, "Shi Gong, this, this is making me difficult." He said: "How can I add it? If there is any accident, I know I am not good at responding, then what should I do?" ?” Shi Xian didn't answer, called his entourage and asked in a low voice, "Where is Mao Yanshou?" "I'm talking with Shi Gandang." Shi Gandang has been assigned by Shi Xian to Kuang Heng, who is responsible for the emergency liaison between Kuang Heng and Chen Tang.At the moment he was talking to Mao Yanshou, Shi Xian felt relieved.Because Shi Gandang will definitely stop Mao Yanshou and prevent him from spying and eavesdropping, so he doesn't have to be too cautious about speaking. So Shi Xian thought for a while and asked: "Did the emperor ever talk about who was the informer?" "I have been asked by the emperor." "How does Duke Kuang play back?" "I dare not lead you to answer. The emperor did not ask again." Kuang Heng replied: "It seems that the emperor has no idea." "What about now?" Shi Xian asked, "Do you think Duke Kuang already knows about it?" "Yes! Isn't it the villain who specializes in telling stories and doing all kinds of evil?" Shi Xian nodded and asked, "According to this, this is the person Kuang Gong thinks is difficult to deal with?" "This person is like a poisonous snake. It's really disturbing to be around me!" Shi Xian was puzzled by these words, "This person has been dispatched by Kuang Gong for many days as a special envoy." Shi Xian asked, "Why didn't you hear that Kuang Gong had such doubts before?" "This happened after your Excellency was secretly charged. I thought about it and found that this person is the only one who fully understands the history of Shigong's relationship with Hulitu, so the informer can be sure to be him. From that moment on, I It started to feel like a poisonous snake around me." Kuang Heng added another sentence: "Be sure to ask Mr. Shi to get rid of this elbow and armpit trouble for me!" "Kuang Gong," Shi Xian comforted him, "With Shi Gandang around, it is enough to protect Dajia, so there is nothing to worry about." "Yes! Guijie is very capable and capable. However, Mr. Shi, don't forget that he may have an urgent task, and it will be difficult to take care of it at that time." The words are right, if Shi Gandang has to contact Chen Tang, he will not be able to protect Kuang Heng.But how dare Mao Yanshou really have a conspiracy against him?Besides, there is no need.Shi Xian originally reminded him, just to be careful not to reveal any secrets.It's just because the words are too much, and Kuang Heng originally regarded Mao Yanshou as a poisonous snake, so that he misunderstood it as a serious warning that he might be murdered. "Mr. Shi," Kuang Heng asked in confusion, "I really don't understand. This person has committed a heinous crime. He should have been handed over to the Tingwei's yamen long ago. He should have been interrogated and clearly punished. How can he be allowed to live until now and never make trouble again?" "Cough!" Shi Xian sighed, "It's just to throw a mouse at you." "If Shi Gong's so-called 'tool' refers to Hu Hanxie, it will be puzzling!" "How to say this, I have to ask for advice." Kuang Heng thought for a while and said, "Let me ask first, is there such a thing as Mao having an affair with Hu Hanxie?" "How not?" "Since it's an affair with Hu Hanxie, it's natural to help him talk, right?" "certainly." "Here comes the confusing thing." Kuang Heng felt that his wording should be cautious, so he thought for a while before he continued: "At Shi Gongliu Hu Litu's request, Hu Hanxie's tribute should be reduced or exempted, Huairouyuan The way of man must be appreciated by the emperor. This matter is extremely beneficial to Hu Hanxie, why Mao Yanshou took it as a public crime? He actually played a secret attack." This reminded Shi Xian, and he clapped his hands suddenly, "Yes! Duke Kuang!" He said, "I will repay my life." After that, he got up immediately.Kuang Heng was very surprised, and while leaving the table to see each other off, he asked, "Where is Shi Gong going?" "Not far, not far, come as you go!" Shi Xianguo never went far, not even out of Gui Palace, and sat down in a small hall on the west side of the palace wall, which was used as a court room. Figure invited to talk. "General Hu, do you know that my life was almost lost?" Hu Litu was taken aback, and hurriedly asked: "Why did Xiangye say that?" "Could it be that you haven't heard that someone sued me in front of the emperor?" "It seems to have been heard," Hu Litu replied: "Master Xiang is under one person and above ten thousand people. He has been favored by the emperor for a long time. If anyone dares to do this, it will only be seen that he is overestimated!" "What an overestimate!" Shi Xian sneered: "There are people who don't even know how many bowls of rice they can eat." "This person!" Hu Litu cautiously inquired, "I don't know who it is?" "have no idea." "He accused me of colluding with your Shanyu, accepting bribes from your Shanyu, and accepting Hu's wife as a concubine. General Hu, you have harmed me." "I don't dare to accept what Xiangye said." Hu Litu said in fear, "Is it a crime to take a Hu wife as a concubine? If there is evidence of collusion or bribery." "There is evidence!" Shi Xian said angrily, "It is evidence that I reduced or exempted your tribute." Hu Litu was shocked, "Who is this?" He said: "It seems that he intends to be an enemy of Hu Hanxie! Mr. Xiang, please make it clear that if someone on Hao Street does such a rebellious thing, I tied him up, please send him off!" "Don't be impatient!" Shi Xian waved his hand and made a gesture of pressing down, but he comforted Hu Litu: "Listen to me, I don't blame you. If that's what I meant, that's not what I said Is it. Isn't it?" "Yes." Hu Litu was really angry, so he asked urgently, "Who is this person?" "Not your people! They don't know so much." "Could it be." Hu Litu suddenly understood, but he didn't believe it: "It's Mao Yanshou?" "Who is he? General Hu," Shi Xian deliberately looked embarrassed, "I want to ask you for advice, how should I deal with it?" "Master," Hu Litu panicked, "Mao Yanshou has nothing to do with me. I don't know anything about his rebellion. If you don't believe me, you can send him to ask." "No, no, you misunderstood. The so-called anti-mouse weapon. Because I know that your Shanyu has a lot of trust in this person. Last time, in order to arrest him, your Shanyu was furious and almost hurt the peace between the two countries. Yes So this time, it is inconvenient for me to make a mistake." Hu Litu thought to himself, if Shi Xian arrests Mao Yanshou himself.It has nothing to do with what should be killed or cut.At this moment, because of Hu Hanxie's face, it is inconvenient for people to make a move.But he himself said: "It doesn't matter if you catch him, it's up to you."If this word reached Hu Hanxie's ears, it might cause a lot of trouble. Then what should be done?Hu Litu thought about it for a long time, and thought that there was a way that would not offend the Han family, nor would it cause Hu Hanxie's displeasure. "Thank you for respecting my Shanyu's wishes, I am very grateful. Shanyu didn't really trust this person, but just listened to him and was coaxed by him. In the end, it is important to become the son-in-law of the Han family and maintain the peace between the two countries. It's a big or small matter. What is a little Mao Yanshou? Now I promise to the Prime Minister that as soon as he arrives at my place, I will take care of him first, and then I will explain the whole situation to Shanyu, and I will definitely arrest him. Send it back to Chang'an in a sill car, and let the Prime Minister take him to justice." Hearing his method, Shi Xian was in the middle of his heart. He wanted to kill Mao Yanshou without any effort, but he was afraid that something unexpected would happen that would affect Chen Tang's plan, so he made up his mind that Mao Yanshou must be stabilized in this life, because to stabilize him, It is equivalent to keeping Hu Litu and Hu Hanxie stable, so that things will be done step by step, and they will succeed according to the steps drawn up by Chen Tang. However, although Hu Litu's method is ideal, Kuang Heng's doubts had to be dispelled.If one guest does not bother two hosts, it will still fall on Hu Litu. "General Hu, what you say is reasonable. I agree with it. However, Young Master Kuang's mansion is timid. Seeing this man is so insidious, he thinks that he is like a poisonous snake by his side. He can't sleep or eat. What should we do?" "Here, don't worry!" Hu Litu patted his chest to guarantee: "Leave it to me! I'll watch him and stop him from moving around. Besides, he doesn't need to do anything against Kuang Shaofu." "That's what you said, but Young Master Kuang doesn't think so." Shi Xian said cheerfully, "Since you said so, I think Young Master Kuang can rest assured." Sure enough, Kuang Heng was relieved to hear that Hu Litu was "escorting him", and happily escorted Zhaojun on the road the next day, heading straight for Hedong.