The Great General and His Little Scholars

Fucheng's carriage drove out of the General's Mansion, Jiang Tong looked at Liao Mingsi's lonely figure through the gap in the curtains, looking very lonely under the red lantern at the gate.I can't help but have a sore nose.

Sima Jingxuan stretched out his hand and patted Jiang Tong's shoulder, saying: "There is no need to rush your matter, you should settle your case first." Jiang Tong nodded and sniffed.

"Also, the secret edict in your hand involves too much, so don't let Ming Si know about it." Sima Jingxuan said in a deep voice: "Emperors have been so ruthless since ancient times, even if this secret edict is beneficial to the present, but after all, there are some things left Not on the table."

Jiang Tong lowered his eyes and said for a while: "Father risked the lives of the whole family because of this. If it wasn't for General Liao, I would have died long ago. But I didn't expect that this would become a hot potato. "

"You can't say that, it's just that the emperor doesn't know much about the inside story, and King Zhao was born to the empress dowager, and the palms and backs of his hands are full of flesh." Sima Jingxuan said: "Father should have obtained the imperial edict from the empress dowager a long time ago. Secret edicts cannot be manifested in the world."

Jiang Tong sighed lightly and stopped talking.

Sima Jingxuan comforted him and said: "The emperor has ordered people to thoroughly investigate the detailed disaster relief list. If it is true as you said, someone stole your handwriting and replaced it, I believe it will not be difficult to find out."

"Then I will go back to the prison of the Criminal Investigation Division early tomorrow morning?"

"Well, but don't worry, on this matter, the emperor has personally issued an order to reprimand Si Shaoqing and punish him for three months as a punishment. You will not have any more trouble."

Liao Mingsi walked back to the yard sleepily, and sat on the soft couch by the window.On weekdays, Jiang Tong likes to sit here, read and write poems.Just now he left in a hurry, on the soft armrest, there was still a half-arm that Jiang Tong usually wore.

Liao Mingsi brought the clothes over, rubbing them with his slender fingers with well-defined knuckles.The soft silk fabric exudes the familiar scent of sandalwood.

Jiang Tong likes the scent of sandalwood-scented clothes. Every time Liao Mingsi buried his head in Jiang Tong's neck, he would laugh and say, "It's like hugging a little monk."

Liao Mingsi was heartbroken by the smell, closed his eyes, pressed the clothes to his mouth and nose, and was reluctant to take them off for a long time.

Xing'an came in from the outside and asked if he had to wash up.

Liao Mingsi was silent for a while, and said to Xing'an: "In the past few days, find some people to clean the house bestowed by the emperor, and when Jiang Tong comes out, we will move in."

Xing'an was surprised: "Did Madam and the general agree to this matter?"

"I used to live in the mansion all the time because I went out to the army and fought wars all the year round, and felt that I was filial to my parents. Now... it's time to go out independently."

"Yes, son, I understand."

In the Zichen Palace, Song Yuanxi flipped through Jiang Tong's case, his eyes full of doubts.How big a secret was that secret edict, Empress Dowager Xu Wen actually asked Song Yuanxi not to inquire about the details.

Xu Wen cared for Song Yuanxi since childhood, and Song Yuanxi had always been obedient, but Song Yuanxi was about to lose patience with this secret edict that everyone kept silent.

He tossed the booklet aside in annoyance, raised his hand and rubbed his eyes.At this time, the eunuch reported: "Your Majesty, the Jiangnan Censor is back."

Song Yuanxi immediately said: "Hurry up, I just want to ask about the ice disaster in the south of the Yangtze River."

The censor came in and saluted.Song Yuanxi asked about the ice disaster for a while, and it turned out to be more serious than imagined.But at any rate, the temperature has warmed up in the past few days, the freezing rain has stopped, and the disaster situation has eased.

Song Yuanxi was just about to breathe a sigh of relief, but Yu Shi hesitated and said: "When I was in Jiangnan, I heard some rumors, which are supposed to be rumors, but because the emperor and the general are involved, I don't know whether to say it or not."

Song Yuanxi was a little puzzled and said: "What kind of rumors? Can it still involve Zhen and the general?"

The censor was writing his manuscript, and said cautiously: "Does the emperor still remember that when Tong Lian was involved in the corruption case ten years ago, the general led his troops to the south of the Yangtze River to suppress the bandits?"

"Oh, is that the bandit under the banner of the previous dynasty? The general went that time, it can be regarded as countering the rebellion." Song Yuanxi said: "The bandit leader claims to be a descendant of the royal family of the former dynasty, and he has assembled many rebels. They conquered three counties in the south of the Yangtze River. General Liao went out personally, and in less than a month, he wiped out all of them, and made great achievements."

"But the bandit leader was never captured." Yu Shi said: "I only found out when I went this time. There has always been a saying in the local area that General Liao actually made a private agreement with the bandit leader and released the bandit leader secretly. And there is It is said that the bandit leader did not claim to have the jade seal of the previous dynasty in his hand, but actually had one. The jade seal also disappeared at the same time, and there is another saying that the bandit leader exchanged his life with the jade seal..."

"Enough!" Song Yuanxi shouted angrily: "Since you also said that it is a rumor, it is not credible!"

The censor is an upright person, and he was not intimidated, but he said cautiously: "There must be a reason for the rumor. This rumor has been circulating for many years before the minister, and there must be something. As for whether it is related to the general, he is It's not hiding the jade seal of the country, of course there is no hard evidence. If there is, the minister will obey his duty and submit a memorial."

Song Yuanxi also knew that Master Wei Yushi was upright, and he would have to say something, otherwise he would not have been sent to investigate the situation in Jiangnan, which is very sensitive at this time.

Although his face was gloomy, he could only say: "This matter is no small matter. The general is an important minister in the court and a hero. Such rumors are raging, and it is inevitable that some people with wolfish ambitions will contribute to the flames. It is not known. I will trouble my lord to investigate further."

"Yes, I obey the order."

In Yuhua Palace, Song Yuanhao walked in, and saw the maids and eunuchs sorting out Song Yuanzhen's wedding things.On a long table, there are all large and small red lacquer jewelry boxes, and each box is resplendent and resplendent, with piles of beads strung together.

Next to the closet, the delicate and densely embroidered red wedding gown, set off by the phoenix crown full of pearls and emeralds, is very eye-catching under the candlelight.

Song Yuanzhen didn't even look at these things, she just sat on the soft couch by the window of the bedroom with her hair loose, holding a jade cup in her hand, drinking alone.

Song Yuanhao didn't let the maid pass the message, he walked to Song Yuanzhen's bed, smiled and said: "It's boring to drink by yourself, I will accompany you to drink two cups."

Song Yuanzhen didn't even move her eyelids, she just slightly parted her red lips and said, "I'm worried about drinking too much wine, why should my second brother join in the fun?"

Song Yuanhao looked normal, poured himself a glass of wine and said: "There is nothing wrong with wine, it's just that the drinker has a different mood. Although marrying Liao Mingli is not your final long-cherished wish, but after all, it is not right to enter the General's Mansion."

Song Yuanzhen sneered and didn't speak.

"Thinking of your majestic eldest princess, it's not a gift to marry anyone, but Liao Mingsi put on airs and would rather like a man than you. Don't you feel aggrieved?"

Song Yuanhao's tone was flat, but his words seemed to have pierced the needle in Song Yuanzhen's heart: "If you stop here, you can only watch Liao Mingsi and Sima Jiangtong from afar. On the side of Ming Si, marriage is a matter of time. Is it possible that you are willing to watch them live and fly together for the rest of your life, and get your wish?"

Song Yuanzhen squeezed the wine glass tightly, poured a full glass of wine into her mouth, and her face became paler.

"Whether Liao Mingsi and Sima Jiangtong will live together is actually an important factor." Song Yuanhao deliberately stopped and looked at Song Yuanzhen.

Song Yuanzhen really couldn't help asking: "What factor?"

"The honor and disgrace of the General's Mansion." Song Yuanhao said: "Think about it, if the General's Mansion collapses, will Liao Mingsi not be implicated? Will the Emperor treat them as usual in every way?"

Song Yuanzhen snorted: "Second brother, are you dreaming? Although I seldom get involved in government affairs, I also know how important the general's mansion is to the emperor's brother. Unless the general's mansion rebels, the emperor's brother will never do anything to them of."

A smile floated on Song Yuanhao's lips: "Who said you only ask about the government, isn't that right?"

"What kind of riddle is Second Brother playing?" Song Yuanzhen looked at Song Yuanhao wonderingly.

"That's what you said just now." Song Yuanhao mouthed the word "rebellion".

Song Yuanzhen was startled, she was more than half awake from the wine, and said in a low voice: "Second brother is confused, right? How could the General's Mansion..."

"The world is unpredictable." Song Yuanhao said: "You still planned to marry Liao Mingsi, but in the end you married Liao Mingli in a muddle. Some things were actually planted ten years ago, but..." The gloomyness in Song Yuanhao's eyes became even worse: "Now it's time to blossom and bear fruit."

Song Yuanzhen was even more confused, she obviously didn't understand Song Yuanhao's hint.Song Yuanhao also knew his pampered younger sister, so he said directly: "You can do many things when you enter the general's mansion, the first is..."

Song Yuanzhen looked at Song Yuanhao dumbfounded: "You...you want to frame..."

"What kind of frame, didn't I say it? It's a fact." Song Yuanhao stared at Song Yuanzhen and said: "If you do what I say, I will guarantee that Liao Mingli will still inherit everything in the general's mansion, and your glory and wealth will not be affected at all." It will be affected. The emperor, I'm afraid I have to thank you."

Song Yuanzhen frowned, thought and thought, and said in a deep voice: "This matter is too important, I have to think about it."

A glimmer of gloom flashed across Song Yuanhao's eyes, but he showed a calm look on his face and said, "Of course, this is a big deal, you should think about it. Oh, and, Sima Jiangtong is now in prison, I'm afraid it will be a big deal at your wedding." I can't see him. But the emperor doesn't seem to intend to believe his crimes, and is ordering people to investigate carefully, and it's unknown if he will be fine in a few days."

Song Yuanzhen's face darkened, and he murmured: "If something happens to the general's mansion, this Sima Jiangtong..."

"The General's Mansion and Prince Fucheng's Mansion are like grasshoppers on the same rope, and neither can escape."

Song Yuanzhen's eyes flashed, and he drank the wine in his hand: "Second brother, you must keep your word. If I help you, then you will hand over the entire General's Mansion to me and let Liao Mingsi take a look. This is him. Reject me and humiliate my fate!"

Song Yuanhao smiled triumphantly: "That's natural, if you want to kill or cut, it's up to you!"