I don't want to be born again
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Wearing a simple cyan robe with arrow sleeves, although his appearance is not as good as the two behind him, he is really good.He walked with a respectful face, but still couldn't hide the evil spirit around him, and he looked like a cruel and ruthless character.
As soon as such a group of people appeared in the Tianbao Building, the surroundings fell silent for a moment, whether it was a guest or a waiter, they all held their breath for a moment, subconsciously thinking that something big was about to happen.
But in a blink of an eye, a few people walked upstairs without saying a word, everyone breathed a sigh of relief, and continued the eating, drinking and joking just now inexplicably, but their eyes still drifted uncontrollably to the few people on the stairs.
Chu Qing seemed to feel something, squeezed Xie Lang's hand, and said in a low voice, "Be honest."
Xie Lang pursed his lips, quickly lowered his head, and followed him upstairs without looking sideways.
The number of people going up to the second floor has decreased a lot. At the beginning, there were mainly boxes, but there were still some people going up and down passing by.
Cheng Wenyue was about to step up the stairs, but several people coming down the stairs blocked his way.
The leader suddenly walked up to him with a smile: "Wen Yue, when did you come back? Is everything alright?"
Cheng Wen was taken aback for a moment, but he also smiled when he saw the person coming: "Let the elder brother worry about me, everything is fine. Did the elder brother come with friends?"
The person who came was Cheng Jiahang, Cheng Wenyue's brother-in-law, who was over [-] years old this year. He was the son of Cheng Wenyue's father's deceased wife. He was the eldest son of the family and was deeply loved.
Cheng Wenyue's mother was the continuation of Cheng's father, but she was not favored. When he was still young, he was depressed and finally let go.
Cheng Wenyue was naughty when he was a child, and when his mother died, he always felt that his family didn't like him, so he would make trouble for Cheng's father if he had nothing to do.
Cheng's father sent him to the mountains to practice martial arts, who knew that he would still cause trouble when he returned from learning martial arts, and his relationship with his family was even worse.Later, Cheng's father couldn't stand him, so he was so heartbroken that he was sent to the Dark Guard Mansion.
Since then, the world has gained a Long Shisan and lost a Cheng Wenyue.If Xie Lang didn't hurt him later, he might never be able to return to Cheng Wenyue.
Cheng Jiahang has always felt guilty about this younger brother. Although the emperor's shadow guard is an extremely rare job, it is too dangerous and always worrying.
Now that Cheng Wenyue has suddenly turned into the leader of the censorship office, Cheng Jiahang is very pleased, but the relationship between his younger brother and his family cannot be reversed.
All he can do is to try his best to be nice to this younger brother, first to make up for his guilt, and second, to make his father feel less regretful when he gets old.
So Cheng Jiahang was very happy to run into each other in Tianbao Building today, and he pulled Cheng Wenyue to sit together.
Cheng Wen raised his eyes to see the Shen brothers and sisters, and couldn't help being surprised: "Didn't these two just now..."
Shen Qingyuan cupped his hands: "Shen Qingyuan in Suzhou, this is my sister-in-law Qinghan. I met my second cousin."
Cheng Wen was taken aback for a moment, and looked at Cheng Jiahang.
Cheng Jiahang smiled and said: "This is my cousin's younger brother and younger sister. Qingyuan came to participate in the Spring Festival and lived in our house. You have already gone out by the time of the year."
Only then did Cheng Wenyue nod his head, and heard Shen Qinghan call out crisply: "Young Master Qin, we meet again!"
Chu Qing has been standing behind Cheng Wenyue and listening to them quietly. He is well aware of the matter of getting married. Although Cheng Jiahang's ability is mediocre, he is indeed a good brother who loves his younger brother. With Cheng Wenyue's temperament, the family has been separated long ago.
In the previous two lifetimes, Cheng Wenyue was not injured and stayed in the Dragon Shadow Guard. Although he never returned home, this Cheng Jiahang still couldn't forget him in every event.
It's just that in the past two lives, I have never heard of any Shen brothers and sisters. I am afraid that meeting them this time is also an accident of rebirth.
A few people were talking, and there was a faint commotion downstairs. Cheng Wen glanced at his subordinates, and the man understood, turned around quietly and went downstairs to investigate.
After a while, the man returned to Cheng Wenyue's side again, whispered a few words, Cheng Wenyue couldn't help but look serious.
164、Accident
Chu Qing nodded with a smile: "Hello Miss Shen."
Listening to him, Xie Lang couldn't help turning his head to look at him, then raised his eyes to look at Shen Qinghan.
Unexpectedly, Shen Qinghan's eyes were also turning around him, and the two looked at each other, their eyes met and then separated.
"Cousin, Ah Lang, why don't you go up?"
Chu Xiu poked his head out from upstairs to say something, saw a few people at the stairs, and walked down.
Chu Xiu looked at Cheng Wenyue with a full smile: "It turns out that I have met my family members. Brother Cheng, why not just talk to my elder brother. I will entertain my cousins."
Chu Qing said bluntly: "That's fine, Wen Yue, you don't have to worry about us, and you will go home later."
"But son..." Cheng Wen was a little bit embarrassed, he still had something to say to the emperor, so urgent.
Chu Qing waved his hand: "It's rare for you brothers to meet each other, and today is a holiday. If there is anything to do, we can talk about it tomorrow. It's the same. That's it, A-Lang, let's go."
Xie Lang nodded, looked at Shen Qinghan meaningfully, and followed Chu Qing upstairs.
Shen Qinghan was a little annoyed by him, wondering if this person was sick, he looked like a banished fairy, why did he look like a hedgehog.
"Wen Yue, if those few are your friends, why don't you sit together and I'll be the host." Seeing that his younger brother was a bit reluctant, Cheng Jiahang suggested cautiously.
Cheng Wenyue glanced at him expressionlessly, and said, "No need, they are not my friends. Big brother, I have something to do later, so I can't accompany you guys much, let's talk downstairs."
Since the emperor has spoken, he wants to see the family harmony of his courtiers, so let him be optimistic about the harmony.Cheng Wenyue turned around indifferently, and went downstairs first.
Cheng Jiahang glanced at Shen Qingyuan in embarrassment, and said with a smile, "Cousin, do you want to come together?"
Shen Qinghan tugged on his elder brother's sleeve, Shen Qingyuan smiled and said: "I haven't seen you for a long time, my brother and sister, we brothers and sisters won't disturb your conversation. The Tianbao Tower on the left and right is half of the Shen family's place, and we are still here Wait for you."
Cheng Jiahang didn't force it, he nodded and left, and went after his brother.
As soon as Cheng Wenyue reached the gate of Tianbao Building, Cheng Jiahang trotted after him.
At this time, Chu Qing and the others had just entered the box, and before they had time to sit down, there was a sudden burst of fire outside the window, and immediately there was commotion in Tianbao Building.
Chu Qing walked to the window first, pushed open the window and looked at the place where the fire started, frowned and said, "Where is that place?"
Shu Yidao: "Looking in the direction should be Yulin Lane."
Chu Xiu suddenly raised his head and looked at Xie Lang in disbelief.
The latter looked back at him expressionlessly, his eyes were cold and without warmth, which made Chu Xiu's heart sink, and secretly prayed that it must not be what he thought.
From the corner of the eye, he caught a glimpse of Chu Qing who seemed to be about to turn around, and Chu Xiu hurriedly withdrew his gaze and looked out the window with concern.
The door of the private room was pushed open suddenly, and Cheng Wenyue walked in and said, "My lord, the rice house in Yulin Lane is on fire."
Mi house?
"Mi Zhexiu?"
Cheng Wenyu nodded: "Don't worry, the governor's yamen has already got the news and rushed out just as the fire broke out."
While talking, someone knocked on the door and came in, and whispered something in Cheng Wenyue's ear.
Cheng Wenyue waved his hand to signal him to go out, then walked up to Chu Qing and said in a low voice, "Youluan Yiwei found traces of kerosene at the scene, Master Yu led the people there."
Chu Qing frowned: "How is the Mi family?"
"The fire is still alive, so we don't know yet. We only know that no one from Mi's house has escaped yet."
Chu Xiudao: "Perhaps they all went out to look at the lights, and it is possible that they are not at home."
No one spoke. Although this is also a possibility, it is the most unlikely possibility.It is absolutely impossible for the Mi family to say dozens of people all go out to watch the lights.
But even if the fire was fierce, no one escaped, which is too unrealistic.
Chu Qing thought for a while and said, "Let's go and have a look."
As soon as these words came out, all the people present immediately objected.
"It's too dangerous to pass."
"If you want to go, I'll go and see for my cousin."
"This subordinate will rush to assist Mr. Yu, and report back to you as soon as we have any news."
"Master, you must not take risks!"
Chu Qing sighed: "Don't try to persuade you guys, there is no wind today, maybe the fire will be extinguished when we get to the place."
"If a gentleman does not stand under a dangerous wall, His Majesty, absolutely forbid!"
The door of the box was closed, and Chu Xiu knelt down first.
Then Xie Lang also knelt down: "Your Majesty, just listen to our advice, such a big fire is too dangerous!"
"Your Majesty, there is an imperial meeting tomorrow, and you are still injured." Shu Yi pointed at Xie Lang, "Young Master Qing also has injuries, so don't worry about it!"
Cheng Wenyue said: "Your Majesty, if you go with such a big fire, firstly, you won't be able to help, and secondly, you have to assign people to protect you. The gain outweighs the loss."
Chu Qing pouted: "Understood, I just don't cause trouble. Go back to the palace."
Only then did everyone heave a sigh of relief, not daring to delay any longer, Cheng Wenyue recruited his subordinates, cleared the place and cleared the way, and sent Chu Qing and Xie Lang back to the palace.
Chu Xiu insisted on escorting them outside the palace before leaving. Cheng Wenyue didn't enter the palace either, and rushed directly to Yulin Lane.
It's just that after returning to the palace, because Xie Lang's body hadn't recovered yet, and he sneaked out of the palace again during the confinement period, Chu Qing had someone secretly send him back to Zhenwan Pavilion, and he still went back to Qianyuan Palace.
Xie Lang entered the bedroom, did not let Xiao Zhu serve him, waved off the palace servants, and went to the inner room alone.
After entering, Xie Lang closed the door with his hand back. Xie Lang took a deep breath and said in a low voice: "Why do you have to ask for clarification?"
"Since you expected me to come, you don't intend to say anything?" Chu Xiu's face was hidden in the dark, making it difficult to see clearly, "Young Master?"
Xie Lang turned around, covered his chest and sat down on the soft couch.
"Young Master Xiu wants to hear what I have to say? Can you explain why Mi's house caught fire? The sky is dry and things are dry, and it is the Shangyuan Festival where there are fireworks and firecrackers everywhere. Is it strange to catch fire?"
"You should have heard what Cheng Wenyue said, fire oil was found in Mi Zhai!"
"Well, there is no kerosene, how can it be burned cleanly?" Xie Lang felt that the pain in his chest was not so bad, he turned around and lit the oil lamp on the table, smiled and said, "If you don't burn it cleanly, Mi Zhexiu's neck is so Big traces, don’t you all know that I strangled him to death? I said at the time that I wanted to destroy the body and wipe out the traces, but you agreed immediately.”
"But I didn't promise you that Mie Mi's family is full!" Chu Xiu gritted his teeth and walked up to him and stared at him, almost slapping the table, "Do you know that there are children under the age of one in their house? If you do this, Yu Xin How Ren!" ##### Ye Ye wrote here that the Shen brothers and sisters have no special intentions, just because they are small people, ordinary like you and me, they have a little intersection with the protagonist, and they will pass by each other in the end But, just like each of us.Ye Ye wanted to write a little about the love, hatred and calculations of the little people, but she couldn't write too much, because after all, they were all tricks, so I deliberately said a few words here, in fact, it is more about self-injury. (emmm, in fact, Brother Shen will appear later, okay?)
165, the mountain rain is about to come, the wind is full of the building
"I have no other choice." Xie Lang said, and suddenly looked up at Chu Xiu, with tears in his eyes, "No, I will be found out sooner or later, and by then, the emperor will definitely know about the fake mountain. You can imagine what will happen to him."
Chu Xiu looked at him with a frown, his eyes flashed with impatience, but he still kept his face livid and did not speak.
Xie Lang cried and pulled his hand: "Young Master Xiu, I know that I was wrong this time, but I, I am just a plaything sent by the North Kingdom, you know the emperor's temper, I am really afraid ...You can just take pity on me, just listen to me this time, okay?"
Chu Xiu sighed, took a step back, withdrew his hand and said, "I see, you should rest well and stop crying."
After saying that, he turned to leave.
But Xie Lang stopped him and said, "Be careful yourself."
Chu Xiu looked at him with a smile: "I know, don't worry about this matter, I will arrange everything myself, and I won't make you trouble."
When he walked to the door, he couldn't help turning his head to look at Xie Lang, and sighed softly, "Don't cry."
Xie Lang watched him go out, his expression turned cold instantly, he leaned his head on the couch and thought carefully.I shouldn't have killed Mi Zhexiu on the spur of the moment. Although I had a backup, but the incident happened suddenly, and now the layout is a little hasty.
Fortunately, there is Chu Xiu outside to help, although he does not know his plan, it is a help after all, it is better than nothing.
Chu Xiu helped him transport Mi Zhexiu's body out of the palace. This is already a crime of deceiving the emperor. He even listened to his words and stunned the entire Mi family, but he set fire to him without telling him, which is tantamount to directly killing him. No wonder he was angry.After all, I still have a guilty conscience for using Chu Xiu like this.
Xie Lang was somewhat aware of Chu Xiu's thoughts about him, but he didn't know how to face him. Now that he still took advantage of his thoughts, thinking about it, he was really forced.
Take it one step at a time, he thought.
As for the discovery of kerosene by the inspector's office, the next step is to investigate the arson case. If it is Yu Yibo or Cheng Wen who come to investigate, then Mi Zhexiu's identity as the spy of the Northern Kingdom cannot be hidden.
Xie Lang sneered slightly, if he couldn't hide it, he should not hide it.
The sores have been around for a long time and are about to rot. Instead of applying medicine, it is better to cut them off.It is better for a strong man to cut off his wrist than to hurt his trunk.
The only question is, what will Chu Qing do if things go forward step by step.
Thinking of those things in the previous life, Xie Lang was inevitably a little worried. Chu Qing was more than smart, but not ruthless, and at critical moments, he was always a woman's benevolence.He is too kind, but he refuses to admit his kindness.
He knows that to be an emperor must be ruthless, but the ruthlessness he thinks is always a bit off the mark. In the end, he doesn't know if he will hurt others, but he must be hurt himself.
Xie Lang sighed, and thought with a wry smile, no matter what, Chu Qing like that is the Chu Qing who made him want to stop.Isn't it the softness hidden in his heart that moves me the most?
If he is really a ruthless and ruthless qualified emperor, I am afraid that he would have died long ago in his previous life and could not die again, and it is really hard to say whether he can be as relentless as he is now in this life.
But the current Chu Qing, although he still looks unchanged in many cases, seems to have become unrecognizable to him.
Xie Lang got up slowly, pushed open the window, looked at the dark night outside, his eyes were as deep as the sea.
The road ahead is boundless, is it really about to start?
But I haven't had time to get along with Chu Qing properly. In my previous life, before I died, I said that I just didn't know how to love, but now, do I have no time to love well?
Chu Qing, I may not be able to accompany you for a long time in this life, but I will definitely help you secure this throne.No matter what, I will return you a peaceful world, return your life of peace and joy, and return your life without me.
This is the obsession I brought out from hell, this is my only wish to live again, and this is also my deepest love for you.
"The lovesickness tree, the year is fleeting, and it was misled by the west wind for no reason. Don't live in Lanzhou. I'm afraid of returning with wine, the red clothes are half fallen, and the mess is lying in the wind and rain."
Gently beating the beat, Xie Lang hummed softly, closed his eyes gently, and let out a long breath of foul air.
This night, no one fell asleep.
In the fire in Yulin Lane, all 37 people except Mi's family were burned to death. The fire spread throughout the street and affected countless nearby houses.
The fire continued, and finally alarmed the palace.Chu Qing ordered the general to mobilize the Gyeonggi garrison to enter the city, evacuate the people in all the surrounding streets, and knock down the houses around Yulin Lane, which stopped the fire from spreading.
However, the fire in Yulin Lane continued to burn all night, because the empty house next to Mi’s house was filled with kerosene for some reason. It collapsed, making it difficult for people to get in.
Everyone watched helplessly as all the houses in the alley were burnt to rubble and ashes before the fire was finally extinguished.
The garrison gathered the affected people together, and the governor's yamen took over before dawn, took them to the post station outside the city to resettle them, distributed relief every day, and moved back to the original place after the imperial court made unified arrangements to rebuild Yulin Lane.
This is the will of Chu Qing. Once this decision came out, the people were moved beyond measure. How could they expect such a natural disaster to be taken care of by the imperial court? Not only did they build a new house for free, but they also got free food and lodging during the construction period. Isn't it a great thing!
After hearing the imperial decree read out by the governor's yamen, the common people kowtowed in the direction of the palace, shouting long live.For a while, Chu Qing became the holy lord and Mingjun praised by everyone, saying that he is a real dragon descended into the world, so don't be too powerful.
But this is something to say later, the real dragon or something is actually not a good thing, for example, when Chu Qing heard about it later, he even joked with Xie Lang.
"Dragon, its sex is the most obscene, do you think these people think that I can eat both men and women, so it's such a legend?"
Xie Lang smiled: "You can take both men and women? Why do I seem to remember someone saying, it's not that I don't want to, it's that I can't do it."
But what happened on the night of the [-]th day, this decree calmed the hearts of the people very well, and also let everyone in the court see that Chu Qing was really an emperor who cared about the people and dared to be an emperor.
This gave him a qualitative leap in his prestige in the court.
But Chu Qing didn't know this, and he didn't really care.All he cared about was how there was so much kerosene piled up in the empty house next to Mi's house, and who poured kerosene all over Mi's house, even Mi's family was covered in kerosene.
How could a living person pour fuel on himself?Those people must have died before the fire, or fainted.If you think about it that way, it's murder.
Chu Qing pondered for a while, who had such a big grudge against Mi Zhexiu?A secret agent bought by Beiguo, a lackey of King Rong, his enemy... seems to be himself?
Whoops, this is terrible.Did he sleepwalk and ask someone to kill Mi Zhexiu's family?
But thinking about it in another way, this matter is an opportunity after all, for himself, for Chaotang, and for Daxia, it is an opportunity that can be obtained but cannot be sought.
It was night, and a violent storm was about to sweep through the entire Great Xia Dynasty Hall.
The storm is slowly brewing, and everyone will find that they are at the core of the storm, with nowhere to hide, no one to turn to for help, nothing to do and no way to escape.
The person in charge of this storm was none other than Chu Qing, but in a certain corner behind, it was Xie Lang who really set off the storm and fueled the flames.
Neither Chu Qing nor Xie Lang would know that they were entangled in the fate of the third generation and were about to rewrite it.
And among them, there are other people involved, and their fate is inevitably intertwined and entangled.
166. Although the world is safe, if you forget the battle, you will be in danger.
On the night of the Shangyuan Festival, Chu Qing issued another edict, and the inspector Yu Yibo led the order to thoroughly investigate the arson case of destroying the gate in Yulin Lane, and all other yamen must fully cooperate.
During the investigation period of the censorship yamen, once the investigation is confirmed, the officials and the people can be directly arrested and examined without going through the Ministry of Punishment, Dali Temple and the local yamen. They are not subject to any authority, and all matters are reported directly to the emperor.
From then on, under the direct instruction of Chu Qing, the inspection office gradually began to gather power, becoming a powerful department that surpassed all officials and was only under the direct command of the emperor. At the same time, it also greatly strengthened Chu Qing's centralization of power as the emperor.
The next day was the [-]th, the first big court meeting after the new year, all civil and military officials went to the court, Chu Qing also packed up early, and went out from the Qianyuan Hall to the Taiji Hall before dawn.
The hundred officials, headed by Prime Minister Xu Shiqing and General Duan Zhanpeng, lined up on both sides of the hall divided into civil and military personnel, kowtowed nine times to the emperor.
Chu Qing sat high on the imperial steps, looking at the officials below, calm and serious, not smiling.
All the officials looked up, and before they knew it, the young emperor on the throne had become a deep, strong and iron-fisted emperor.
Duan Zhanpeng first reported the situation of the garrison fighting the fire last night, and the governor of Jinxiu City also reported the situation of the people resettled in the station outside the city, including food and clothing.
Xu Shiqing resubmitted the budgets of the six ministries for the new year, and Chu Qing approved it. Among them, the budget of the Ministry of Industry was cut the most, and the cut part was directly added to the Ministry of War.
Chu Qing specifically mentioned Xu Zhinian, saying: "I have been studying in my spare time recently, and there are some very good words from Mencius. It is said that if you enter, you will not be able to beat the family, but if you leave, you will be invincible to foreign patients, and the country will perish. Then you know that you are born in sorrow, but you die in peace. Master Xu, what do you think of this statement?"
Xu Zhinian came out calmly, pondered for a moment and said: "Your Majesty's words are very true, but now the surrounding countries are friendly with Xia, and the northern border is open every year. If I take the lead in preparing for war, I am afraid that it will arouse the suspicion of the northern kingdom. shock."
Chu Qing snorted coldly, got up and glanced at the officials, stood on the imperial steps, and raised his voice: "It is true that all countries have good relations with Xia. Dare to act rashly. But since Emperor Chengzu took back Baichuan, there has been no war between me and neighboring countries for a hundred years.
"Under such a peaceful situation, others will think, is the Great Xia still the original Great Xia? You live in the temple, and you don't know how to be prepared for danger in times of peace. Don't you know what it means to live in sorrow and die in peace until the enemy hits Jinxiu City? !"
Xu Shiqing raised his eyes and glanced at Chu Qing, then knelt down first and said loudly: "Your majesty is wise!"
Chu tilted his eyes at him, thinking, old fox, in the end, I have to say this, so you pretended to be blind by throwing your eyes away?
The old man secretly raised his eyes and squinted his eyes and smiled. Naturally, he wants you to say, you are the emperor!My old man said, what does Duan Zhanpeng think?
Chu Qing rolled his eyes at him, old fox!
Seeing that Xu Shiqing was doing this again, all the officials knew that the prime minister was going to support the emperor again, so they all hurriedly knelt down and called the emperor's sage.
When the officials calmed down again, Duan Zhanpeng came out and said: "Your Majesty's words are exactly what I have thought in my heart for many years. In the battle of Baichuan, Emperor Chengzu established his prestige in all countries, Mount Tai enshrined Zen, and the neighbors did not dare to invade. But after several times Ten years later, the surrounding small countries are ready to move, and the northern country is becoming more and more arrogant."
As he said that, Duan Zhanpeng slightly raised his head and glanced at Chu Qing, thinking of what Duan Zheng said to himself this morning, he continued to speak in a groin.
"The opening of the market today can't satisfy the desire of the Northern Kingdom. It is even rumored that the Northern Kingdom's army went to the Daxia border to plunder the people and make them slaves, just for their entertainment. If our dynasty does not do anything, it will be bullied by the barbarians. up."
When Chu Qing heard the word "slave", her pupils shrank suddenly, she took a deep look at Duan Zhanpeng, took a deep breath, and said, "The Northern Kingdom is too deceptive! My Great Xia is not a belligerent country, but if you can't defend To protect the land and protect the people, what use are you for officials, what use is this emperor for me!"
Gu Peilin took the lead and said: "Your Majesty, my Great Xia stands in the east and comforts the barbarians. The emperor is so powerful that he cannot help being ignored by the barbarians. The ministers seconded the proposal. After Chunwei, we will set up a martial arts Enke to select talents and talents for your majesty's use." .”
Lu Silin also came out and said: "The minister seconded the proposal to reopen the sea ban and strengthen exchanges with overseas countries. The imperial court will establish a shipping department at the port to manage maritime trade, and at the same time open up sea transportation routes. Introduce overseas grains and transplant them to Daxia to increase the supply of materials. species, benefit the country and the people!"
Chu Qing raised his hand to signal, and everyone stopped talking, raised his head and waited for His Majesty's final word: "Even though the country is big, it will perish if it is warlike; although the world is safe, if you forget the war, you will be in danger. What I discussed with Zhu Qing today is not to Which country to fight with, let alone start a war. I want to remind you that the world is not only my Chu family, but also the people of the world. I hope you will take the world as your own responsibility, always think about the society and the people, and do things with the people Be the first to live up to my expectations!"
Xu Shiqing said: "The emperor has the world in mind, and the ministers are sincerely obedient! From now on, the ministers must follow the emperor's teachings, be prepared for danger in times of peace, plan for rainy days, and do everything they can to assist your majesty and protect the people of Daxia community!"
All the officials said in unison: "Do your best to assist Your Majesty and protect the people of Daxia Sheji!"
After the court meeting, Chu Qing called Xu Shiqing and Duan Zhanpeng to the imperial study, and made it clear that he wanted to transfer Duan Zheng to Yumen Pass.
Before Xu Shiqing said anything, Duan Zhanpeng was terrified to death, and kept pushing away.Chu Qing ignored it and only looked at the prime minister.
Xu Shiqing didn't know about the lawsuit between Duan Zheng and Concubine Chen, let alone that the father and son of the Duan family had registered with Chu Qing this morning. After thinking about it for a while, he felt that this decision was really wise.
Now Duan Zhanpeng is really a dumb eater of Coptis chinensis, and he can only swallow it in his stomach if he suffers. Who told his father and father to be targeted by the emperor.
But is Yumen Pass so easy to guard?Not to mention what Beiguo thinks, just look at what Chu Qing said today, inside and outside the meaning, it is really not far away from the war.
If Duan Zheng doesn't live up to his expectations, he is still an only child. As a parent, how could he be willing to push his son to such a dangerous place!
Suddenly, I wanted to go home and beat my son. This unlucky boy insisted on entering the palace on New Year's Eve. Isn't he looking for death?
Chu Qing also saw his thoughts, and sneered: "The general thinks that your son is not suitable to guard Yumen Pass, or does he think that Yumen Pass is not suitable for your son? Well, it is true, Yumen Pass is close to the North Kingdom, such a dangerous place, and Duan Zheng is the Duan family. The only seedling..."
As he spoke, he couldn't help but pause, and his tone was mocking: "My Qianyuan Hall is the safest place, why don't you let Duan Zheng go there?"
167. I am willing to die for him!
Oops!
Duan Zhanpeng's legs softened, and he quickly knelt down to Chu Qing: "Your Majesty, don't be joking, I just think that the child is young and inexperienced... Then what, if you think he is pleasing to the eye, I will never say anything else. According to His Majesty's instructions, if you say east, I will never dare to go southeast, and if you tell me to wipe my neck now, I will never pierce my chest!"
Duan Zhanpeng was born as a military general, so he couldn't take care of so much when he was in a hurry, so he just handed over all the dogs at home to Chu Qing.
Hearing Xu Shiqing's question mark, General Xindao is usually a calm person, why is he acting like a fool today?
And the emperor, what does it mean to let Duan Zheng go to Qianyuan Hall?This joke is too outrageous.
However, Duan Zhanpeng knew very well that this was Chu Qing pinching the Duan family seven inches hard again, his heart was bleeding, Concubine Chen, Hu family, you all wait for me!And Duan Zheng, I'll wait for you and me to go back!
Chu Qing felt relieved, waved the two of them back, and announced Yu Yibo and Cheng Wenyue to enter the palace to inquire about the progress of the investigation.
On the sixteenth day of the first lunar month, people in the court were excited. Seeing Chu Qing's behavior, everyone felt that the emperor was going to do something big.
Since I choose to work with a leader, of course I hope that the leader can do something, and I am not mediocre.
If it happens that this leader is leading a country, then basically everyone hopes that their country will be strong and their leadership strong, and then they can do something themselves, not asking for great wealth, but wanting to be famous in history.
Therefore, on this day, after everyone went home, they were in an uplifting mood.
Except Duan Zhanpeng.
On the sixteenth day of the first lunar month, after the general returned to the mansion, the atmosphere in the mansion was not very good.
Duan Zhanpeng kept his face sullen all day long, and the people under him did not dare to speak out in any way, hiding as far away as possible.
The Duan family has a simple population. After Duan Zhanpeng's first wife died, he never remarried, and there was only one housekeeper around him.It's just that he is usually unsmiling and not close to people, and the Tongfang doesn't dare to come to him all the time.
During this period of time when Duan Zheng came back, the family was considered to have gained some popularity.
So after the general returned to the mansion today, the atmosphere was cold and solemn, and the servants all hoped that Duan Zheng could return to the mansion quickly, so it would be good to revive the atmosphere.
However, this good expectation was completely shattered after Duan Zheng returned home and was called to Duan Zhanpeng's study.
The father and son talked in secret behind closed doors in the study, and no one knew what they said.
Half an hour later, there was a loud bang from the door, and it was Duan Zheng who was thrown out, smashing his whole body against the door, and flew out for a short distance with the door before falling heavily to the ground.
Duan Zhanpeng also came out, his face was ashen, and his aura seemed to kill someone.He glanced up at the servants in the yard, and said coldly: "Everyone back down, no one is allowed to come in."
The servants rushed out of the yard in a swarm as if they had received an amnesty, not daring to turn their heads back.
Duan Zheng vomited blood as soon as he landed, but knelt up like crazy, and fell on Duan Zhanpeng's feet with a few steps on his knees, kowtowing.
"Father, my son is unfilial, please don't get angry, father. It's fine if you kill me, but don't get angry."
Duan Zhanpeng clenched his fists tightly, his joints creaking.
"You still have the face to call me father? Get the hell out of here!"
He raised his foot and kicked Duan Zheng in the stomach, sending him flying.After all, Duan Zhanpeng was not willing to kick his son in the heart, and he still kept half of his strength in the end.
But even so, Duan Zheng was kicked in a daze even when he was unprepared. He lay on the ground feeling that his internal organs had shifted, and he didn't move for a long time.
Duan Zhanpeng couldn't bear it, but thinking of what Duan Zheng said just now, he wished he could put this son back into his mother's stomach and be born again.
However, Duan Zheng said that he tried rebirth.
No, Duan Zheng actually didn't know why he confessed to his father.
At this time, his thoughts were in a mess. He thought about the meeting with Cheng Wenyue today, what Long Shiqi said to him when he appeared, and what Chu Qing said to himself, "I will give you my wealth and life. Invincible, invincible" appearance.
He also thought of his last life, when he stood on a tall building and watched from a distance that Chu Qing, who was no longer in human form, was being tortured.
He still remembers that feeling until now, he couldn't save Chu Qing, the knife seemed to be cut on his body, and it hurts even thinking about it now.
In the previous life, he shot Chu Qing to death, and helping him escape earlier was the last thing Duan Zheng could do for him.He then jumped off the stairs too, head first.
He thought he would be like that all his life, but who knew that when he woke up, he returned to Dingzhou, back to the time when there was Chu Qing.
He received a letter from Concubine Chen, his cousin who was sorry in the previous life, asked him for help in this life.He could have made some investigations before making a decision, and he didn't even think about the Hu family behind Concubine Chen, so he didn't have to ask himself for help.
He just wanted to go back to Splendid City, desperately trying to think of where Chu Qing was.Knowing that he is fine, I can rest assured.But who knows, things have turned into this way, how did all this come to this point?
Duan Zheng smiled wryly: "Father, no matter what the son becomes, he will always be named Duan, and he will be your son."
"You still say!" Duan Zhanpeng took two steps forward angrily, grabbed his collar and pulled him up, "Are you right for the ancestors of the Duan family? Are you right for your dead mother? Are you right for your father? Me? Now you go to the ancestral hall and kneel for me, when will you think about it clearly, and when will you come see me again!"
"Father, my son has thought it through a long time ago. In this life, my son will never do anything he regrets!"
"You! Then what do you want to do?" Duan Zhanpeng's eyes were bloodshot, he looked distraught, and his voice was hoarse, "Do you also want to enter the palace and be his male concubine?"
Duan Zheng shook his head, his eyes full of disappointment: "Father, he doesn't have me in his heart."
fuck you!Duan Zhanpeng roared in his heart. At this moment, besides beating someone, he couldn't think of how to vent his emotions. In fact, he didn't even have the heart to distinguish what those emotions were.
Could it be anger, disappointment, resentment, or even grievance?
Duan Zhanpeng is the purest kind of parent, he only knows how to force his children's disobedience.
He snorted coldly, threw Duan Zheng away, turned around and walked quickly into the study, and when he came out after a while, he already had a horsewhip in his hand.
Duan Zheng closed his eyes in despair, and thought to himself, come on, the disaster I made, I have to bear it to death.Who told me to be soft-hearted for a moment, so I said everything...
"I'll give you another chance, tell me." Duan Zhanpeng stood there, his hand holding the whip shaking uncontrollably.
Duan Zheng raised his head, his face was pale, the corners of his lips were still stained with blood, but his eyes were bright. He looked at Duan Zhanpeng calmly and smiled slowly.
"The father wants his son to say it, so let the son just say it. Since I was a teenager, I have thought about it that I shouldn't have. I can't control what he thinks. I only know myself, and I am willing to die for him."
168, Jinyi Night Walk
Duan Zhanpeng was really going to be pissed off, so without further ado, he whipped his head and covered his face with a whip.
Duan Zheng was also stubborn, knelt upright, didn't say anything, and let him beat him.
No matter how Duan Zhanpeng beat him, Duan Zheng always looked like that, with his eyes downcast, biting his lips tightly, without making a sound.
Duan Zheng thought that if he accepted punishment like this, his father would calm down.But Duan Zhanpeng felt that this son was really hopeless, and he would definitely piss him off by twisting so hard.I can't help but feel the strength in my hands. At home, those who originally kept their strength gradually forgot to control their strength.
In fact, some parents really don’t feel sorry for their children. If the parents get angry and strike, the children can basically resolve a lot of anger as long as they beg for mercy softly, and they won’t even have the heart to beat the children anymore.
A tiger's poison does not eat its children, and Duan Zhanpeng would not be able to do it if he really wanted to kill his own son.It's just that Duan Zheng didn't say a word, which happened to anger him even more.
The father and son were more stubborn than the other, and neither was willing to take a step back. In the end, Duan Zheng's eyes went dark, and he fell to the ground unconscious.
Duan Zhanpeng looked at his pale face, his body was dripping with blood, the ground had already been puddled with blood, his hands loosened, the whip fell to the ground, and he collapsed instantly, covering his face and crying silently.
"Boss, what should we do?" A Dragon Shadow Guard wearing a black half-face mask asked in a low voice.
Long Shiqi twitched his mouth, what to do, save people, if Duan Zheng was beaten to death by his own father, the court would be full of excitement.
for what?Because the son of the general's family fell in love with the emperor and wanted to cut off his sleeve, he was beaten to death by his own father!
Just thinking about it, Long Shiqi felt sore all over.
"Hurry up and go to the palace to report to His Majesty, find the imperial physician to come to the General's Mansion, and bring good medicine!" Long Shiqi quickly finished his instructions, and then said, "Not much to say, understand?"
The shadow guard quickly nodded: "Don't worry, boss, these messy Fengyue lawsuits have nothing to do with our shadow guards, and it's no wonder that the emperor is so attractive. It's also because the general can't think about it. If my son has the opportunity to enter the palace to serve the emperor, Then I shall die beautifully!"
Long Shiqi nodded: "You are good at taking pictures of horses, so you will be promoted in the future. Hurry up and remember not to say a word to the emperor."
"Yes, my subordinate understands."
Three days later, Duan Zheng woke up leisurely, and when he opened his eyes, he saw his disfigured old father who was haggard by the bedside.
Duan Zheng had a sore nose and almost cried.
Duan Zhanpeng also saw him, sighed, and said softly: "You are finally awake, I heard that something happened to you, the emperor came here once, he was very worried."
Duan Zheng's eyes flickered, and he lowered his eyes and said, "Father, you don't have to do this, even if you beat your son to death, you should."
Duan Zhanpeng snorted softly: "You thought he trusted our family so much. You were almost beaten to death. It was his shadow guard who brought the imperial doctor to save you. Tell me, why is the shadow guard in Duan's residence?"
Everything in Duan Zheng's body hurts. In fact, he couldn't say a word, but he still spoke weakly: "When I went to see my cousin, he knew about it. Father, if I were him, I would not Will not believe it."
"What time is it, you still speak for him!"
"Father……"
"You don't have to say any more, whatever you want, now
As soon as such a group of people appeared in the Tianbao Building, the surroundings fell silent for a moment, whether it was a guest or a waiter, they all held their breath for a moment, subconsciously thinking that something big was about to happen.
But in a blink of an eye, a few people walked upstairs without saying a word, everyone breathed a sigh of relief, and continued the eating, drinking and joking just now inexplicably, but their eyes still drifted uncontrollably to the few people on the stairs.
Chu Qing seemed to feel something, squeezed Xie Lang's hand, and said in a low voice, "Be honest."
Xie Lang pursed his lips, quickly lowered his head, and followed him upstairs without looking sideways.
The number of people going up to the second floor has decreased a lot. At the beginning, there were mainly boxes, but there were still some people going up and down passing by.
Cheng Wenyue was about to step up the stairs, but several people coming down the stairs blocked his way.
The leader suddenly walked up to him with a smile: "Wen Yue, when did you come back? Is everything alright?"
Cheng Wen was taken aback for a moment, but he also smiled when he saw the person coming: "Let the elder brother worry about me, everything is fine. Did the elder brother come with friends?"
The person who came was Cheng Jiahang, Cheng Wenyue's brother-in-law, who was over [-] years old this year. He was the son of Cheng Wenyue's father's deceased wife. He was the eldest son of the family and was deeply loved.
Cheng Wenyue's mother was the continuation of Cheng's father, but she was not favored. When he was still young, he was depressed and finally let go.
Cheng Wenyue was naughty when he was a child, and when his mother died, he always felt that his family didn't like him, so he would make trouble for Cheng's father if he had nothing to do.
Cheng's father sent him to the mountains to practice martial arts, who knew that he would still cause trouble when he returned from learning martial arts, and his relationship with his family was even worse.Later, Cheng's father couldn't stand him, so he was so heartbroken that he was sent to the Dark Guard Mansion.
Since then, the world has gained a Long Shisan and lost a Cheng Wenyue.If Xie Lang didn't hurt him later, he might never be able to return to Cheng Wenyue.
Cheng Jiahang has always felt guilty about this younger brother. Although the emperor's shadow guard is an extremely rare job, it is too dangerous and always worrying.
Now that Cheng Wenyue has suddenly turned into the leader of the censorship office, Cheng Jiahang is very pleased, but the relationship between his younger brother and his family cannot be reversed.
All he can do is to try his best to be nice to this younger brother, first to make up for his guilt, and second, to make his father feel less regretful when he gets old.
So Cheng Jiahang was very happy to run into each other in Tianbao Building today, and he pulled Cheng Wenyue to sit together.
Cheng Wen raised his eyes to see the Shen brothers and sisters, and couldn't help being surprised: "Didn't these two just now..."
Shen Qingyuan cupped his hands: "Shen Qingyuan in Suzhou, this is my sister-in-law Qinghan. I met my second cousin."
Cheng Wen was taken aback for a moment, and looked at Cheng Jiahang.
Cheng Jiahang smiled and said: "This is my cousin's younger brother and younger sister. Qingyuan came to participate in the Spring Festival and lived in our house. You have already gone out by the time of the year."
Only then did Cheng Wenyue nod his head, and heard Shen Qinghan call out crisply: "Young Master Qin, we meet again!"
Chu Qing has been standing behind Cheng Wenyue and listening to them quietly. He is well aware of the matter of getting married. Although Cheng Jiahang's ability is mediocre, he is indeed a good brother who loves his younger brother. With Cheng Wenyue's temperament, the family has been separated long ago.
In the previous two lifetimes, Cheng Wenyue was not injured and stayed in the Dragon Shadow Guard. Although he never returned home, this Cheng Jiahang still couldn't forget him in every event.
It's just that in the past two lives, I have never heard of any Shen brothers and sisters. I am afraid that meeting them this time is also an accident of rebirth.
A few people were talking, and there was a faint commotion downstairs. Cheng Wen glanced at his subordinates, and the man understood, turned around quietly and went downstairs to investigate.
After a while, the man returned to Cheng Wenyue's side again, whispered a few words, Cheng Wenyue couldn't help but look serious.
164、Accident
Chu Qing nodded with a smile: "Hello Miss Shen."
Listening to him, Xie Lang couldn't help turning his head to look at him, then raised his eyes to look at Shen Qinghan.
Unexpectedly, Shen Qinghan's eyes were also turning around him, and the two looked at each other, their eyes met and then separated.
"Cousin, Ah Lang, why don't you go up?"
Chu Xiu poked his head out from upstairs to say something, saw a few people at the stairs, and walked down.
Chu Xiu looked at Cheng Wenyue with a full smile: "It turns out that I have met my family members. Brother Cheng, why not just talk to my elder brother. I will entertain my cousins."
Chu Qing said bluntly: "That's fine, Wen Yue, you don't have to worry about us, and you will go home later."
"But son..." Cheng Wen was a little bit embarrassed, he still had something to say to the emperor, so urgent.
Chu Qing waved his hand: "It's rare for you brothers to meet each other, and today is a holiday. If there is anything to do, we can talk about it tomorrow. It's the same. That's it, A-Lang, let's go."
Xie Lang nodded, looked at Shen Qinghan meaningfully, and followed Chu Qing upstairs.
Shen Qinghan was a little annoyed by him, wondering if this person was sick, he looked like a banished fairy, why did he look like a hedgehog.
"Wen Yue, if those few are your friends, why don't you sit together and I'll be the host." Seeing that his younger brother was a bit reluctant, Cheng Jiahang suggested cautiously.
Cheng Wenyue glanced at him expressionlessly, and said, "No need, they are not my friends. Big brother, I have something to do later, so I can't accompany you guys much, let's talk downstairs."
Since the emperor has spoken, he wants to see the family harmony of his courtiers, so let him be optimistic about the harmony.Cheng Wenyue turned around indifferently, and went downstairs first.
Cheng Jiahang glanced at Shen Qingyuan in embarrassment, and said with a smile, "Cousin, do you want to come together?"
Shen Qinghan tugged on his elder brother's sleeve, Shen Qingyuan smiled and said: "I haven't seen you for a long time, my brother and sister, we brothers and sisters won't disturb your conversation. The Tianbao Tower on the left and right is half of the Shen family's place, and we are still here Wait for you."
Cheng Jiahang didn't force it, he nodded and left, and went after his brother.
As soon as Cheng Wenyue reached the gate of Tianbao Building, Cheng Jiahang trotted after him.
At this time, Chu Qing and the others had just entered the box, and before they had time to sit down, there was a sudden burst of fire outside the window, and immediately there was commotion in Tianbao Building.
Chu Qing walked to the window first, pushed open the window and looked at the place where the fire started, frowned and said, "Where is that place?"
Shu Yidao: "Looking in the direction should be Yulin Lane."
Chu Xiu suddenly raised his head and looked at Xie Lang in disbelief.
The latter looked back at him expressionlessly, his eyes were cold and without warmth, which made Chu Xiu's heart sink, and secretly prayed that it must not be what he thought.
From the corner of the eye, he caught a glimpse of Chu Qing who seemed to be about to turn around, and Chu Xiu hurriedly withdrew his gaze and looked out the window with concern.
The door of the private room was pushed open suddenly, and Cheng Wenyue walked in and said, "My lord, the rice house in Yulin Lane is on fire."
Mi house?
"Mi Zhexiu?"
Cheng Wenyu nodded: "Don't worry, the governor's yamen has already got the news and rushed out just as the fire broke out."
While talking, someone knocked on the door and came in, and whispered something in Cheng Wenyue's ear.
Cheng Wenyue waved his hand to signal him to go out, then walked up to Chu Qing and said in a low voice, "Youluan Yiwei found traces of kerosene at the scene, Master Yu led the people there."
Chu Qing frowned: "How is the Mi family?"
"The fire is still alive, so we don't know yet. We only know that no one from Mi's house has escaped yet."
Chu Xiudao: "Perhaps they all went out to look at the lights, and it is possible that they are not at home."
No one spoke. Although this is also a possibility, it is the most unlikely possibility.It is absolutely impossible for the Mi family to say dozens of people all go out to watch the lights.
But even if the fire was fierce, no one escaped, which is too unrealistic.
Chu Qing thought for a while and said, "Let's go and have a look."
As soon as these words came out, all the people present immediately objected.
"It's too dangerous to pass."
"If you want to go, I'll go and see for my cousin."
"This subordinate will rush to assist Mr. Yu, and report back to you as soon as we have any news."
"Master, you must not take risks!"
Chu Qing sighed: "Don't try to persuade you guys, there is no wind today, maybe the fire will be extinguished when we get to the place."
"If a gentleman does not stand under a dangerous wall, His Majesty, absolutely forbid!"
The door of the box was closed, and Chu Xiu knelt down first.
Then Xie Lang also knelt down: "Your Majesty, just listen to our advice, such a big fire is too dangerous!"
"Your Majesty, there is an imperial meeting tomorrow, and you are still injured." Shu Yi pointed at Xie Lang, "Young Master Qing also has injuries, so don't worry about it!"
Cheng Wenyue said: "Your Majesty, if you go with such a big fire, firstly, you won't be able to help, and secondly, you have to assign people to protect you. The gain outweighs the loss."
Chu Qing pouted: "Understood, I just don't cause trouble. Go back to the palace."
Only then did everyone heave a sigh of relief, not daring to delay any longer, Cheng Wenyue recruited his subordinates, cleared the place and cleared the way, and sent Chu Qing and Xie Lang back to the palace.
Chu Xiu insisted on escorting them outside the palace before leaving. Cheng Wenyue didn't enter the palace either, and rushed directly to Yulin Lane.
It's just that after returning to the palace, because Xie Lang's body hadn't recovered yet, and he sneaked out of the palace again during the confinement period, Chu Qing had someone secretly send him back to Zhenwan Pavilion, and he still went back to Qianyuan Palace.
Xie Lang entered the bedroom, did not let Xiao Zhu serve him, waved off the palace servants, and went to the inner room alone.
After entering, Xie Lang closed the door with his hand back. Xie Lang took a deep breath and said in a low voice: "Why do you have to ask for clarification?"
"Since you expected me to come, you don't intend to say anything?" Chu Xiu's face was hidden in the dark, making it difficult to see clearly, "Young Master?"
Xie Lang turned around, covered his chest and sat down on the soft couch.
"Young Master Xiu wants to hear what I have to say? Can you explain why Mi's house caught fire? The sky is dry and things are dry, and it is the Shangyuan Festival where there are fireworks and firecrackers everywhere. Is it strange to catch fire?"
"You should have heard what Cheng Wenyue said, fire oil was found in Mi Zhai!"
"Well, there is no kerosene, how can it be burned cleanly?" Xie Lang felt that the pain in his chest was not so bad, he turned around and lit the oil lamp on the table, smiled and said, "If you don't burn it cleanly, Mi Zhexiu's neck is so Big traces, don’t you all know that I strangled him to death? I said at the time that I wanted to destroy the body and wipe out the traces, but you agreed immediately.”
"But I didn't promise you that Mie Mi's family is full!" Chu Xiu gritted his teeth and walked up to him and stared at him, almost slapping the table, "Do you know that there are children under the age of one in their house? If you do this, Yu Xin How Ren!" ##### Ye Ye wrote here that the Shen brothers and sisters have no special intentions, just because they are small people, ordinary like you and me, they have a little intersection with the protagonist, and they will pass by each other in the end But, just like each of us.Ye Ye wanted to write a little about the love, hatred and calculations of the little people, but she couldn't write too much, because after all, they were all tricks, so I deliberately said a few words here, in fact, it is more about self-injury. (emmm, in fact, Brother Shen will appear later, okay?)
165, the mountain rain is about to come, the wind is full of the building
"I have no other choice." Xie Lang said, and suddenly looked up at Chu Xiu, with tears in his eyes, "No, I will be found out sooner or later, and by then, the emperor will definitely know about the fake mountain. You can imagine what will happen to him."
Chu Xiu looked at him with a frown, his eyes flashed with impatience, but he still kept his face livid and did not speak.
Xie Lang cried and pulled his hand: "Young Master Xiu, I know that I was wrong this time, but I, I am just a plaything sent by the North Kingdom, you know the emperor's temper, I am really afraid ...You can just take pity on me, just listen to me this time, okay?"
Chu Xiu sighed, took a step back, withdrew his hand and said, "I see, you should rest well and stop crying."
After saying that, he turned to leave.
But Xie Lang stopped him and said, "Be careful yourself."
Chu Xiu looked at him with a smile: "I know, don't worry about this matter, I will arrange everything myself, and I won't make you trouble."
When he walked to the door, he couldn't help turning his head to look at Xie Lang, and sighed softly, "Don't cry."
Xie Lang watched him go out, his expression turned cold instantly, he leaned his head on the couch and thought carefully.I shouldn't have killed Mi Zhexiu on the spur of the moment. Although I had a backup, but the incident happened suddenly, and now the layout is a little hasty.
Fortunately, there is Chu Xiu outside to help, although he does not know his plan, it is a help after all, it is better than nothing.
Chu Xiu helped him transport Mi Zhexiu's body out of the palace. This is already a crime of deceiving the emperor. He even listened to his words and stunned the entire Mi family, but he set fire to him without telling him, which is tantamount to directly killing him. No wonder he was angry.After all, I still have a guilty conscience for using Chu Xiu like this.
Xie Lang was somewhat aware of Chu Xiu's thoughts about him, but he didn't know how to face him. Now that he still took advantage of his thoughts, thinking about it, he was really forced.
Take it one step at a time, he thought.
As for the discovery of kerosene by the inspector's office, the next step is to investigate the arson case. If it is Yu Yibo or Cheng Wen who come to investigate, then Mi Zhexiu's identity as the spy of the Northern Kingdom cannot be hidden.
Xie Lang sneered slightly, if he couldn't hide it, he should not hide it.
The sores have been around for a long time and are about to rot. Instead of applying medicine, it is better to cut them off.It is better for a strong man to cut off his wrist than to hurt his trunk.
The only question is, what will Chu Qing do if things go forward step by step.
Thinking of those things in the previous life, Xie Lang was inevitably a little worried. Chu Qing was more than smart, but not ruthless, and at critical moments, he was always a woman's benevolence.He is too kind, but he refuses to admit his kindness.
He knows that to be an emperor must be ruthless, but the ruthlessness he thinks is always a bit off the mark. In the end, he doesn't know if he will hurt others, but he must be hurt himself.
Xie Lang sighed, and thought with a wry smile, no matter what, Chu Qing like that is the Chu Qing who made him want to stop.Isn't it the softness hidden in his heart that moves me the most?
If he is really a ruthless and ruthless qualified emperor, I am afraid that he would have died long ago in his previous life and could not die again, and it is really hard to say whether he can be as relentless as he is now in this life.
But the current Chu Qing, although he still looks unchanged in many cases, seems to have become unrecognizable to him.
Xie Lang got up slowly, pushed open the window, looked at the dark night outside, his eyes were as deep as the sea.
The road ahead is boundless, is it really about to start?
But I haven't had time to get along with Chu Qing properly. In my previous life, before I died, I said that I just didn't know how to love, but now, do I have no time to love well?
Chu Qing, I may not be able to accompany you for a long time in this life, but I will definitely help you secure this throne.No matter what, I will return you a peaceful world, return your life of peace and joy, and return your life without me.
This is the obsession I brought out from hell, this is my only wish to live again, and this is also my deepest love for you.
"The lovesickness tree, the year is fleeting, and it was misled by the west wind for no reason. Don't live in Lanzhou. I'm afraid of returning with wine, the red clothes are half fallen, and the mess is lying in the wind and rain."
Gently beating the beat, Xie Lang hummed softly, closed his eyes gently, and let out a long breath of foul air.
This night, no one fell asleep.
In the fire in Yulin Lane, all 37 people except Mi's family were burned to death. The fire spread throughout the street and affected countless nearby houses.
The fire continued, and finally alarmed the palace.Chu Qing ordered the general to mobilize the Gyeonggi garrison to enter the city, evacuate the people in all the surrounding streets, and knock down the houses around Yulin Lane, which stopped the fire from spreading.
However, the fire in Yulin Lane continued to burn all night, because the empty house next to Mi’s house was filled with kerosene for some reason. It collapsed, making it difficult for people to get in.
Everyone watched helplessly as all the houses in the alley were burnt to rubble and ashes before the fire was finally extinguished.
The garrison gathered the affected people together, and the governor's yamen took over before dawn, took them to the post station outside the city to resettle them, distributed relief every day, and moved back to the original place after the imperial court made unified arrangements to rebuild Yulin Lane.
This is the will of Chu Qing. Once this decision came out, the people were moved beyond measure. How could they expect such a natural disaster to be taken care of by the imperial court? Not only did they build a new house for free, but they also got free food and lodging during the construction period. Isn't it a great thing!
After hearing the imperial decree read out by the governor's yamen, the common people kowtowed in the direction of the palace, shouting long live.For a while, Chu Qing became the holy lord and Mingjun praised by everyone, saying that he is a real dragon descended into the world, so don't be too powerful.
But this is something to say later, the real dragon or something is actually not a good thing, for example, when Chu Qing heard about it later, he even joked with Xie Lang.
"Dragon, its sex is the most obscene, do you think these people think that I can eat both men and women, so it's such a legend?"
Xie Lang smiled: "You can take both men and women? Why do I seem to remember someone saying, it's not that I don't want to, it's that I can't do it."
But what happened on the night of the [-]th day, this decree calmed the hearts of the people very well, and also let everyone in the court see that Chu Qing was really an emperor who cared about the people and dared to be an emperor.
This gave him a qualitative leap in his prestige in the court.
But Chu Qing didn't know this, and he didn't really care.All he cared about was how there was so much kerosene piled up in the empty house next to Mi's house, and who poured kerosene all over Mi's house, even Mi's family was covered in kerosene.
How could a living person pour fuel on himself?Those people must have died before the fire, or fainted.If you think about it that way, it's murder.
Chu Qing pondered for a while, who had such a big grudge against Mi Zhexiu?A secret agent bought by Beiguo, a lackey of King Rong, his enemy... seems to be himself?
Whoops, this is terrible.Did he sleepwalk and ask someone to kill Mi Zhexiu's family?
But thinking about it in another way, this matter is an opportunity after all, for himself, for Chaotang, and for Daxia, it is an opportunity that can be obtained but cannot be sought.
It was night, and a violent storm was about to sweep through the entire Great Xia Dynasty Hall.
The storm is slowly brewing, and everyone will find that they are at the core of the storm, with nowhere to hide, no one to turn to for help, nothing to do and no way to escape.
The person in charge of this storm was none other than Chu Qing, but in a certain corner behind, it was Xie Lang who really set off the storm and fueled the flames.
Neither Chu Qing nor Xie Lang would know that they were entangled in the fate of the third generation and were about to rewrite it.
And among them, there are other people involved, and their fate is inevitably intertwined and entangled.
166. Although the world is safe, if you forget the battle, you will be in danger.
On the night of the Shangyuan Festival, Chu Qing issued another edict, and the inspector Yu Yibo led the order to thoroughly investigate the arson case of destroying the gate in Yulin Lane, and all other yamen must fully cooperate.
During the investigation period of the censorship yamen, once the investigation is confirmed, the officials and the people can be directly arrested and examined without going through the Ministry of Punishment, Dali Temple and the local yamen. They are not subject to any authority, and all matters are reported directly to the emperor.
From then on, under the direct instruction of Chu Qing, the inspection office gradually began to gather power, becoming a powerful department that surpassed all officials and was only under the direct command of the emperor. At the same time, it also greatly strengthened Chu Qing's centralization of power as the emperor.
The next day was the [-]th, the first big court meeting after the new year, all civil and military officials went to the court, Chu Qing also packed up early, and went out from the Qianyuan Hall to the Taiji Hall before dawn.
The hundred officials, headed by Prime Minister Xu Shiqing and General Duan Zhanpeng, lined up on both sides of the hall divided into civil and military personnel, kowtowed nine times to the emperor.
Chu Qing sat high on the imperial steps, looking at the officials below, calm and serious, not smiling.
All the officials looked up, and before they knew it, the young emperor on the throne had become a deep, strong and iron-fisted emperor.
Duan Zhanpeng first reported the situation of the garrison fighting the fire last night, and the governor of Jinxiu City also reported the situation of the people resettled in the station outside the city, including food and clothing.
Xu Shiqing resubmitted the budgets of the six ministries for the new year, and Chu Qing approved it. Among them, the budget of the Ministry of Industry was cut the most, and the cut part was directly added to the Ministry of War.
Chu Qing specifically mentioned Xu Zhinian, saying: "I have been studying in my spare time recently, and there are some very good words from Mencius. It is said that if you enter, you will not be able to beat the family, but if you leave, you will be invincible to foreign patients, and the country will perish. Then you know that you are born in sorrow, but you die in peace. Master Xu, what do you think of this statement?"
Xu Zhinian came out calmly, pondered for a moment and said: "Your Majesty's words are very true, but now the surrounding countries are friendly with Xia, and the northern border is open every year. If I take the lead in preparing for war, I am afraid that it will arouse the suspicion of the northern kingdom. shock."
Chu Qing snorted coldly, got up and glanced at the officials, stood on the imperial steps, and raised his voice: "It is true that all countries have good relations with Xia. Dare to act rashly. But since Emperor Chengzu took back Baichuan, there has been no war between me and neighboring countries for a hundred years.
"Under such a peaceful situation, others will think, is the Great Xia still the original Great Xia? You live in the temple, and you don't know how to be prepared for danger in times of peace. Don't you know what it means to live in sorrow and die in peace until the enemy hits Jinxiu City? !"
Xu Shiqing raised his eyes and glanced at Chu Qing, then knelt down first and said loudly: "Your majesty is wise!"
Chu tilted his eyes at him, thinking, old fox, in the end, I have to say this, so you pretended to be blind by throwing your eyes away?
The old man secretly raised his eyes and squinted his eyes and smiled. Naturally, he wants you to say, you are the emperor!My old man said, what does Duan Zhanpeng think?
Chu Qing rolled his eyes at him, old fox!
Seeing that Xu Shiqing was doing this again, all the officials knew that the prime minister was going to support the emperor again, so they all hurriedly knelt down and called the emperor's sage.
When the officials calmed down again, Duan Zhanpeng came out and said: "Your Majesty's words are exactly what I have thought in my heart for many years. In the battle of Baichuan, Emperor Chengzu established his prestige in all countries, Mount Tai enshrined Zen, and the neighbors did not dare to invade. But after several times Ten years later, the surrounding small countries are ready to move, and the northern country is becoming more and more arrogant."
As he said that, Duan Zhanpeng slightly raised his head and glanced at Chu Qing, thinking of what Duan Zheng said to himself this morning, he continued to speak in a groin.
"The opening of the market today can't satisfy the desire of the Northern Kingdom. It is even rumored that the Northern Kingdom's army went to the Daxia border to plunder the people and make them slaves, just for their entertainment. If our dynasty does not do anything, it will be bullied by the barbarians. up."
When Chu Qing heard the word "slave", her pupils shrank suddenly, she took a deep look at Duan Zhanpeng, took a deep breath, and said, "The Northern Kingdom is too deceptive! My Great Xia is not a belligerent country, but if you can't defend To protect the land and protect the people, what use are you for officials, what use is this emperor for me!"
Gu Peilin took the lead and said: "Your Majesty, my Great Xia stands in the east and comforts the barbarians. The emperor is so powerful that he cannot help being ignored by the barbarians. The ministers seconded the proposal. After Chunwei, we will set up a martial arts Enke to select talents and talents for your majesty's use." .”
Lu Silin also came out and said: "The minister seconded the proposal to reopen the sea ban and strengthen exchanges with overseas countries. The imperial court will establish a shipping department at the port to manage maritime trade, and at the same time open up sea transportation routes. Introduce overseas grains and transplant them to Daxia to increase the supply of materials. species, benefit the country and the people!"
Chu Qing raised his hand to signal, and everyone stopped talking, raised his head and waited for His Majesty's final word: "Even though the country is big, it will perish if it is warlike; although the world is safe, if you forget the war, you will be in danger. What I discussed with Zhu Qing today is not to Which country to fight with, let alone start a war. I want to remind you that the world is not only my Chu family, but also the people of the world. I hope you will take the world as your own responsibility, always think about the society and the people, and do things with the people Be the first to live up to my expectations!"
Xu Shiqing said: "The emperor has the world in mind, and the ministers are sincerely obedient! From now on, the ministers must follow the emperor's teachings, be prepared for danger in times of peace, plan for rainy days, and do everything they can to assist your majesty and protect the people of Daxia community!"
All the officials said in unison: "Do your best to assist Your Majesty and protect the people of Daxia Sheji!"
After the court meeting, Chu Qing called Xu Shiqing and Duan Zhanpeng to the imperial study, and made it clear that he wanted to transfer Duan Zheng to Yumen Pass.
Before Xu Shiqing said anything, Duan Zhanpeng was terrified to death, and kept pushing away.Chu Qing ignored it and only looked at the prime minister.
Xu Shiqing didn't know about the lawsuit between Duan Zheng and Concubine Chen, let alone that the father and son of the Duan family had registered with Chu Qing this morning. After thinking about it for a while, he felt that this decision was really wise.
Now Duan Zhanpeng is really a dumb eater of Coptis chinensis, and he can only swallow it in his stomach if he suffers. Who told his father and father to be targeted by the emperor.
But is Yumen Pass so easy to guard?Not to mention what Beiguo thinks, just look at what Chu Qing said today, inside and outside the meaning, it is really not far away from the war.
If Duan Zheng doesn't live up to his expectations, he is still an only child. As a parent, how could he be willing to push his son to such a dangerous place!
Suddenly, I wanted to go home and beat my son. This unlucky boy insisted on entering the palace on New Year's Eve. Isn't he looking for death?
Chu Qing also saw his thoughts, and sneered: "The general thinks that your son is not suitable to guard Yumen Pass, or does he think that Yumen Pass is not suitable for your son? Well, it is true, Yumen Pass is close to the North Kingdom, such a dangerous place, and Duan Zheng is the Duan family. The only seedling..."
As he spoke, he couldn't help but pause, and his tone was mocking: "My Qianyuan Hall is the safest place, why don't you let Duan Zheng go there?"
167. I am willing to die for him!
Oops!
Duan Zhanpeng's legs softened, and he quickly knelt down to Chu Qing: "Your Majesty, don't be joking, I just think that the child is young and inexperienced... Then what, if you think he is pleasing to the eye, I will never say anything else. According to His Majesty's instructions, if you say east, I will never dare to go southeast, and if you tell me to wipe my neck now, I will never pierce my chest!"
Duan Zhanpeng was born as a military general, so he couldn't take care of so much when he was in a hurry, so he just handed over all the dogs at home to Chu Qing.
Hearing Xu Shiqing's question mark, General Xindao is usually a calm person, why is he acting like a fool today?
And the emperor, what does it mean to let Duan Zheng go to Qianyuan Hall?This joke is too outrageous.
However, Duan Zhanpeng knew very well that this was Chu Qing pinching the Duan family seven inches hard again, his heart was bleeding, Concubine Chen, Hu family, you all wait for me!And Duan Zheng, I'll wait for you and me to go back!
Chu Qing felt relieved, waved the two of them back, and announced Yu Yibo and Cheng Wenyue to enter the palace to inquire about the progress of the investigation.
On the sixteenth day of the first lunar month, people in the court were excited. Seeing Chu Qing's behavior, everyone felt that the emperor was going to do something big.
Since I choose to work with a leader, of course I hope that the leader can do something, and I am not mediocre.
If it happens that this leader is leading a country, then basically everyone hopes that their country will be strong and their leadership strong, and then they can do something themselves, not asking for great wealth, but wanting to be famous in history.
Therefore, on this day, after everyone went home, they were in an uplifting mood.
Except Duan Zhanpeng.
On the sixteenth day of the first lunar month, after the general returned to the mansion, the atmosphere in the mansion was not very good.
Duan Zhanpeng kept his face sullen all day long, and the people under him did not dare to speak out in any way, hiding as far away as possible.
The Duan family has a simple population. After Duan Zhanpeng's first wife died, he never remarried, and there was only one housekeeper around him.It's just that he is usually unsmiling and not close to people, and the Tongfang doesn't dare to come to him all the time.
During this period of time when Duan Zheng came back, the family was considered to have gained some popularity.
So after the general returned to the mansion today, the atmosphere was cold and solemn, and the servants all hoped that Duan Zheng could return to the mansion quickly, so it would be good to revive the atmosphere.
However, this good expectation was completely shattered after Duan Zheng returned home and was called to Duan Zhanpeng's study.
The father and son talked in secret behind closed doors in the study, and no one knew what they said.
Half an hour later, there was a loud bang from the door, and it was Duan Zheng who was thrown out, smashing his whole body against the door, and flew out for a short distance with the door before falling heavily to the ground.
Duan Zhanpeng also came out, his face was ashen, and his aura seemed to kill someone.He glanced up at the servants in the yard, and said coldly: "Everyone back down, no one is allowed to come in."
The servants rushed out of the yard in a swarm as if they had received an amnesty, not daring to turn their heads back.
Duan Zheng vomited blood as soon as he landed, but knelt up like crazy, and fell on Duan Zhanpeng's feet with a few steps on his knees, kowtowing.
"Father, my son is unfilial, please don't get angry, father. It's fine if you kill me, but don't get angry."
Duan Zhanpeng clenched his fists tightly, his joints creaking.
"You still have the face to call me father? Get the hell out of here!"
He raised his foot and kicked Duan Zheng in the stomach, sending him flying.After all, Duan Zhanpeng was not willing to kick his son in the heart, and he still kept half of his strength in the end.
But even so, Duan Zheng was kicked in a daze even when he was unprepared. He lay on the ground feeling that his internal organs had shifted, and he didn't move for a long time.
Duan Zhanpeng couldn't bear it, but thinking of what Duan Zheng said just now, he wished he could put this son back into his mother's stomach and be born again.
However, Duan Zheng said that he tried rebirth.
No, Duan Zheng actually didn't know why he confessed to his father.
At this time, his thoughts were in a mess. He thought about the meeting with Cheng Wenyue today, what Long Shiqi said to him when he appeared, and what Chu Qing said to himself, "I will give you my wealth and life. Invincible, invincible" appearance.
He also thought of his last life, when he stood on a tall building and watched from a distance that Chu Qing, who was no longer in human form, was being tortured.
He still remembers that feeling until now, he couldn't save Chu Qing, the knife seemed to be cut on his body, and it hurts even thinking about it now.
In the previous life, he shot Chu Qing to death, and helping him escape earlier was the last thing Duan Zheng could do for him.He then jumped off the stairs too, head first.
He thought he would be like that all his life, but who knew that when he woke up, he returned to Dingzhou, back to the time when there was Chu Qing.
He received a letter from Concubine Chen, his cousin who was sorry in the previous life, asked him for help in this life.He could have made some investigations before making a decision, and he didn't even think about the Hu family behind Concubine Chen, so he didn't have to ask himself for help.
He just wanted to go back to Splendid City, desperately trying to think of where Chu Qing was.Knowing that he is fine, I can rest assured.But who knows, things have turned into this way, how did all this come to this point?
Duan Zheng smiled wryly: "Father, no matter what the son becomes, he will always be named Duan, and he will be your son."
"You still say!" Duan Zhanpeng took two steps forward angrily, grabbed his collar and pulled him up, "Are you right for the ancestors of the Duan family? Are you right for your dead mother? Are you right for your father? Me? Now you go to the ancestral hall and kneel for me, when will you think about it clearly, and when will you come see me again!"
"Father, my son has thought it through a long time ago. In this life, my son will never do anything he regrets!"
"You! Then what do you want to do?" Duan Zhanpeng's eyes were bloodshot, he looked distraught, and his voice was hoarse, "Do you also want to enter the palace and be his male concubine?"
Duan Zheng shook his head, his eyes full of disappointment: "Father, he doesn't have me in his heart."
fuck you!Duan Zhanpeng roared in his heart. At this moment, besides beating someone, he couldn't think of how to vent his emotions. In fact, he didn't even have the heart to distinguish what those emotions were.
Could it be anger, disappointment, resentment, or even grievance?
Duan Zhanpeng is the purest kind of parent, he only knows how to force his children's disobedience.
He snorted coldly, threw Duan Zheng away, turned around and walked quickly into the study, and when he came out after a while, he already had a horsewhip in his hand.
Duan Zheng closed his eyes in despair, and thought to himself, come on, the disaster I made, I have to bear it to death.Who told me to be soft-hearted for a moment, so I said everything...
"I'll give you another chance, tell me." Duan Zhanpeng stood there, his hand holding the whip shaking uncontrollably.
Duan Zheng raised his head, his face was pale, the corners of his lips were still stained with blood, but his eyes were bright. He looked at Duan Zhanpeng calmly and smiled slowly.
"The father wants his son to say it, so let the son just say it. Since I was a teenager, I have thought about it that I shouldn't have. I can't control what he thinks. I only know myself, and I am willing to die for him."
168, Jinyi Night Walk
Duan Zhanpeng was really going to be pissed off, so without further ado, he whipped his head and covered his face with a whip.
Duan Zheng was also stubborn, knelt upright, didn't say anything, and let him beat him.
No matter how Duan Zhanpeng beat him, Duan Zheng always looked like that, with his eyes downcast, biting his lips tightly, without making a sound.
Duan Zheng thought that if he accepted punishment like this, his father would calm down.But Duan Zhanpeng felt that this son was really hopeless, and he would definitely piss him off by twisting so hard.I can't help but feel the strength in my hands. At home, those who originally kept their strength gradually forgot to control their strength.
In fact, some parents really don’t feel sorry for their children. If the parents get angry and strike, the children can basically resolve a lot of anger as long as they beg for mercy softly, and they won’t even have the heart to beat the children anymore.
A tiger's poison does not eat its children, and Duan Zhanpeng would not be able to do it if he really wanted to kill his own son.It's just that Duan Zheng didn't say a word, which happened to anger him even more.
The father and son were more stubborn than the other, and neither was willing to take a step back. In the end, Duan Zheng's eyes went dark, and he fell to the ground unconscious.
Duan Zhanpeng looked at his pale face, his body was dripping with blood, the ground had already been puddled with blood, his hands loosened, the whip fell to the ground, and he collapsed instantly, covering his face and crying silently.
"Boss, what should we do?" A Dragon Shadow Guard wearing a black half-face mask asked in a low voice.
Long Shiqi twitched his mouth, what to do, save people, if Duan Zheng was beaten to death by his own father, the court would be full of excitement.
for what?Because the son of the general's family fell in love with the emperor and wanted to cut off his sleeve, he was beaten to death by his own father!
Just thinking about it, Long Shiqi felt sore all over.
"Hurry up and go to the palace to report to His Majesty, find the imperial physician to come to the General's Mansion, and bring good medicine!" Long Shiqi quickly finished his instructions, and then said, "Not much to say, understand?"
The shadow guard quickly nodded: "Don't worry, boss, these messy Fengyue lawsuits have nothing to do with our shadow guards, and it's no wonder that the emperor is so attractive. It's also because the general can't think about it. If my son has the opportunity to enter the palace to serve the emperor, Then I shall die beautifully!"
Long Shiqi nodded: "You are good at taking pictures of horses, so you will be promoted in the future. Hurry up and remember not to say a word to the emperor."
"Yes, my subordinate understands."
Three days later, Duan Zheng woke up leisurely, and when he opened his eyes, he saw his disfigured old father who was haggard by the bedside.
Duan Zheng had a sore nose and almost cried.
Duan Zhanpeng also saw him, sighed, and said softly: "You are finally awake, I heard that something happened to you, the emperor came here once, he was very worried."
Duan Zheng's eyes flickered, and he lowered his eyes and said, "Father, you don't have to do this, even if you beat your son to death, you should."
Duan Zhanpeng snorted softly: "You thought he trusted our family so much. You were almost beaten to death. It was his shadow guard who brought the imperial doctor to save you. Tell me, why is the shadow guard in Duan's residence?"
Everything in Duan Zheng's body hurts. In fact, he couldn't say a word, but he still spoke weakly: "When I went to see my cousin, he knew about it. Father, if I were him, I would not Will not believe it."
"What time is it, you still speak for him!"
"Father……"
"You don't have to say any more, whatever you want, now
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