Love Like The Galaxy.

Chapter 166

For the next few days, Shao Shang waited quietly in Yong'an Palace. He didn't wait for the change of Yuan's case. Instead, he waited for the news that Cheng's mother was seriously ill. Cheng Xiao and his wife did not dare to delay any longer, and had already sent someone to let Cheng Zhi wait. Ren Shangfeng took leave and went home.

During this period, the second prince kept running inside and out, and the people from all walks of life appeared in turn. His Royal Highness was a little unhappy. In his opinion, the most important thing for the imperial court today is the implementation of the national policy of Dutian, but there are always some messy things to snatch the public opinion of Dutian Ling - such as someone's engagement and divorce and the scandalous scandal.

The emperor patted his son amusingly: "Ziduan, you will know in the future that there is nothing more powerful in governing than 'moisturizing things silently'. If you are vigorous and vigorous, even if you are successful, you will get twice the result with half the effort." The

prince thought for a while and said: "Father, my son also wants to take revenge for Weng Gong, but according to my son, Yuan Pei is just confused and has no intention of not being a minister. Now the troubled Weng and Yuan families are in the same situation, so why bother?" The

emperor . Said: "Well, in fact, you will know in the future, the court is not afraid of the family's gap, but they are afraid that they will work together - it doesn't matter if there is a conflict, it's just a matter of pressure for the monarch."

Uncle Weng Jun was a famous person before his death. Therefore, there are many old admirers. When he died at the hands of the assassins, the family and its vassals cannot be said to be indignant and regretful. Half of today's drastic measures are to vent their anger; People are bullying.

The torture that Shao Shang was worried about did not happen. Although Ji Zun had the reputation of being a torturer, he was not stupid. After listening to the 50% confession, the reason for the year was basically clarified—obviously, the 50% was tricked into assassinating Uncle Weng Jun. Yuan Pei learned the truth and knew that his righteous brother was being used by others, so he sent troops to take advantage of the chaos to kill the assassins who went to assassinate them together.

Yuan Pei also confessed to these confessions after being imprisoned, and said that he was wrong and willing to let the court go, but refused to admit that the Weng family members added other charges.

On the fifth day, Shao Shang followed the second prince to visit the prison, and he held up a round food cage. .

Because caramel is precious, people at this time are not easy to eat, but Shao Shang knows that if you want to make people feel happy, you have to count sweets. So she tried her best to put all kinds of sweet and dreamy pies and puff pastry cakes in turn, wrapped in thick tarpaulin, which was easy to store and relieved hunger.

When Shao Shang and the second prince entered the cell, they bumped into the wealthy Prince Anyang, pointing at the iron fence and scolding: "...you don't know where Yuan Peiguan is?! Okay, if that's the case, you will recruit for your father. Come on, did you collude with the rebels of the Gongsun clan?! Last year, when the imperial court conquered the middle of Shu, did your family have thieves inside and outside?!" The

second prince looked around and found that Yuan Pei was nowhere to be seen, and said softly: "It turns out that the Yuan family The father and son are being detained separately; ah, seeing the Anyang clan brothers being so indignant, I'm just afraid of trouble."

Shao Shang said in a low voice, "Your Highness, rest assured, the Prince of Anyang is nothing to worry about." She saw Yuan Shen's clothes were still neat and tidy, and it was estimated that the Yuan family's family The servants can come in to serve, so you can relax.

"How do you know." The second prince wondered.

"If he has the ability, he will go and scold the principal, and he will not entangle the head of Ashen here - it can be seen that he can't even get into the cell where Yuan Zhoumu is being held." The

second prince smiled.

Yuan Shen sat upright on the straw mat and retorted: "Sir, don't spit your blood. Back then, when I, Mrs. Yuan, voted for His Majesty, His Majesty would have no more than 100 soldiers, but Yuan Shen believed that His Majesty was talented and strategic, and that he was the wise master of the world, who was righteous, benevolent. Don't hesitate to go into your command. According to the prince, the Yuan family was willing to help you when His Majesty was alone, but when His Majesty was about to rule the world, the Yuan family colluded with the Gongsun family who had only a few days left? Your Highness, could it be the Yuan family? The whole family is full of idiots!"

Prince Anyang choked, and the second prince hurriedly stepped forward: "These accusations are ridiculous, no wonder the father and emperor suppressed these memorials the day before." Prince

Anyang was about to speak, his nose detected the young man before his eyes. The existence of Shang raised his eyebrows: "Yo, isn't this Young Lady Cheng, the commander of the Yongan Palace? I heard that your family is retiring from the Yuan family, why are you here? I don't care about you."

This level of criticism is not enough for Shao Shang, she handed the food cage to the second prince, and bowed to the prince of Anyang with a slim waist, and mourned: "My concubine has seen His Royal Highness. Alas, my concubine's life is suffering, and I can't even express my grievances."

Anyang Shizi looked at the girl Tingting's curling posture, his eyes were straight, and his tone subconsciously softened: "Cough, if you have any grievances, you might as well tell me. This prince listens."

Yuan Shen rolled his eyes from behind the iron bars, took the food cage handed over by the second prince, and pulled out the bottom layer, hey, why is it Wang Ba Tang? Did she do it on purpose. Take a bite, um, it's salty and delicious, mushrooms are delicious, and I feel much better.

Shao Shang took out a fine linen handkerchief and pressed it under his eyes, and stood gently beside the Prince of Anyang: "Alas, the prince doesn't know something, the life of a lowly concubine is hard, these years have been three in and three out of marriage, and Every unmarried husband-in-law will get into a lawsuit, and the future is uncertain, so people outside say that the concubine is a bastard!" As he spoke, he was about to cry.

Prince Anyang's heart was full of pity and cherishing jade: "Which bastard who has been fooled by his heart is talking nonsense! Everyone in the palace knows that you have done your best to serve the Queen Mother Xuan over the years, and how many times has your majesty praised you! What broom stars, Lou Ben and Huo Bu? Doubt your own death has nothing to do with you, don't you marry Yuan, Yuan Pei won't be a sinner? Can't you hit me with eight poles!"

"Really?" The beautiful girl's eyes turned red.

"It's absolutely true!" Prince Anyang almost forgot the purpose of his trip, and finally he was worried about Huo Budo and didn't dare to get too close to the girl.

"However, everyone's mouth is full of gold, and you will destroy your bones."

"Those who criticize you are ugly people who can't marry!"

"Your Highness is really a kind and generous gentleman."

"Oh, I dare not be a

concubine !" Such a heartfelt remark, His Royal Highness has such a good heart, and the concubine doesn't know what to say."

"No need to say anything! Wipe away your tears, oh yo, this is poor!"

The second prince shook his head and smiled bitterly, Yuan Shen bit the honey shortbread expressionlessly, and a steady stream of sweet fruit pulp flowed out, um, looking at this fat-headed and big-eared Prince Anyang, it's not so abhorrent.

"His Royal Highness is so benevolent, the concubine has no choice but to say a few words from the bottom of his heart." Shao Shang led the Prince Anyang to sit on the Hu stool beside him, and he also sat beside him, "When Lord Weng was alive, it was rare under His Majesty's command. Wen Neng is eloquent and eloquent, recruiting and subjugating princes who are self-respecting, Wu Neng is vertical and horizontal, and leads a large army to conquer. His Royal Highness has such an uncle, and it is also honorable to come."

Anyang Prince sighed heavily: "My life The person I admire the most is my uncle! ... Oh, and Your Majesty."

"But unfortunately, Duke Weng was slaughtered by assassins, and the young son of the Weng family has not yet reached the crown. Now it seems that the Weng family's major affairs and small affairs are about to come to an end. On the second master of the Weng family..." The prince of

Anyang said displeasedly: "Second uncle is not a virtuous one, so it would be good not to cause trouble for the Weng family! This time, the one who advocates for justice for my uncle is an old master who has followed his uncle for decades. It is also the various families he contacts."

Shaoshang Jijie praised: "Alas, worthy ministers and loyal servants, and respectable family style!" The

Prince of Anyang looked complacent: "This old master is loyal and loyal, and he wanted to repay his uncle's favor. The kindness of saving my life and knowing it, I am determined to assist the Weng family all my life."

"Well said, the world is difficult to repay, only the kindness ear!" Shaoshang responded loudly, "Because of this, the concubine had to persuade Your Highness. Now The matter could not be clearer, the 50% of being deceived and assassinated is true, Yuan Zhoumu deliberately concealed it is true, but the Yuan family's scheming is nonsense... Does Your Highness think that Your Majesty is not clear?" Prince

Anyang hesitated.

"The eldest son and the concubine of the Weng clan's indignation feel the same, but your Highness, the deceased is gone, you have to think about the living. The concubine often hears people say in the palace that the prince of Anyang always likes to praise the eldest son. The concubine is virtuous, alas, the concubine dared to say, if Lord Weng is still alive, how can the prince suffer this grievance."

Prince Anyang sullenly slapped his leg.

The second prince watched helplessly as his clan elder brother was surrounded step by step, and couldn't help whispering to Yuan Shen through the iron fence: "Is she always like this?"

Yuan Shen sternly said, "...From time to time." In fact, it was 'often'. As long as he was a little careless, he would be fooled by her fluttering eyelashes and red toot mouth.

"...Fortunately, the concubine heard that the young son of the Weng family is successful in his studies. If he wants to come to the Weng family, it is just around the corner, but before that, His Royal Highness should support the Weng family." The young merchant continued to flicker.

"How to support it?" The Prince of Anyang felt a sense of responsibility that was valued and expected by others.

"Yuan Zhoumu killed the murderer and covered up the guilt for his righteous brother. Speaking of which, the law cannot tolerate it, but it is excusable, right?"

"...Yes." Prince Anyang hesitated.

"Your Majesty is a person who cares about affection, isn't it." "That's right.

"

"In this case, if you are guilty, you will be punished, and if you are wrong, you will be corrected. The court's decrees are not pretentious. With your Majesty's affection for Duke Weng, How could he easily let go of the main culprit and the culprit? Yuan Zhoumu will definitely be punished as he deserves. Why should Your Highness be a villain? If you have to add some false accusations, it will make His Majesty feel that His Highness is not charitable and righteous. Do you think so?" Prince

Anyang Suddenly said: "Miss Cheng is right!"

Shao Shang hurriedly winked at the second prince who was watching the play, and the second prince stepped forward and said, "Cheng Gongling is right, my brother and I have been playing together since we were young. I know that my elder brother is upright by nature, and he is not a conscientious person, but I can't prevent outsiders from talking about it—besides, does my elder brother think that the royal father will like people who fall into trouble?" Prince

Anyang shook his head quickly.

Shao Shang added another fire: "This time is not only the misfortune of the Yuan family, but also the opportunity of His Highness. His Highness should be like a father, and while properly appeasing the Weng family's women and children, he persuaded the old people of the Weng family to let them rest a little and not be impatient. , convince people with reason. Yes, no, no, harassing and harassing will only hurt feelings, forge grievances, and even lose the reputation of Duke Weng before his death! When your majesty sees it, you will also feel that your highness is virtuous and kind, right? Woolen cloth."

Prince Anyang was stunned for a moment, shook his head for a while, nodded for a while, and then walked out in a trance.

The second prince watched the clan brother leave, and smiled: "I didn't see that Shao Shang had this ability; I don't know if Brother Anyang would do the same?"

Shao Shang said: "If the old master is really as powerful as the prince said, he should know what I have done. It's true." The Yuan family is not easy to provoke, if the Weng family insists on killing Yuan Pei and his son, the two families will become deadly enemies.

She turned her attention to Yuan Shen who was inside the iron railing, and smiled, "Well, today's dim sum is particularly delicious. Don't say I'm not loyal, I've added all the sugar that I have boiled over the past few months!"

Yuan Shenxie: "Isn't it true that the Queen Mother can't eat more sweets since last year?"

"Don't eat it if you don't like it, and give it back to me!" Shaoshang immediately turned his face.

"Don't pay it back! I was dismissed from the kiss so well, what's wrong with eating some of your snacks!"

Seeing that the two were about to quarrel, the second prince hurriedly settled the situation: "Eh, alright, let's talk about the business first, let's talk about the business first! Good view, What did your family say about this?"

Yuan Shen held his face, and said sadly: "Father said it, it is indeed his actions that are not right, and it seems that punishment is inevitable—the truth of this matter is that my father deceived and concealed it, and the servant did not. Sincerely. Alas, I only hope that my father can escape this disaster." He is a child of the same family, and he was pitted by his father. It was fate.

"The total sin is not to die for." The second prince said.

Shaoshang pouted: "It's hard to say, that Mr. Han who talked back to His Majesty back then didn't deserve to die, didn't he commit suicide?"

Yuan Shen said, "That's what I'm afraid of. If things get bigger and bigger, my father doesn't want to implicate us. "..."

"So it's best to cut through the mess quickly." Shaoshang said, "By the way, what about Liang Zhoumu? What did he say?" Uncle Liang is now the highest official in the Yuan Liang family.

Yuan Shen hesitantly said: "...I haven't been here since my uncle for a few days. I only told my father on the first day that apart from admitting to covering up the murder and expressing repentance, don't say anything else - he has his own opinion."

Shaoshang wondered: "Didn't Liang Zhoumu tell you his plans?"

Yuan Shen thought so, but said, "Cheng Gongling came to visit today, and Shen is very grateful. The Yuan family will take care of the rest, so I won't bother Cheng Gongling. It's gone." He was still angry.

Shao Shang glared: "Yuan Da Gongzi, there is a sentence that I don't know if I should say it or not." "

Don't say it if it is inappropriate."

"...Don't brag about making me a third wife, if I was born as a Man, I'll be the third prince, and you'll be the wife!" The

second prince couldn't help but burst into laughter while leaning against the wall, Yuan Shen's face was ashen, it was really wonderful.

After the unhappy breakup in the cell that day, Shao Shang waited for another three or four days, and Liang Zhoumu finally acted. He delivered three witnesses, one woman, two men, to Ji Zun, and then interceded for Yuan Pei.

That's right, it's a plea, not an excuse.

It is said that the tyrant of Gongsun has a younger brother named Gongsun Xian, who is shrewd and vicious. He is in charge of the assassination of the dead scouts and other matters. It is he who planned the assassination of Uncle Weng Jun; not only did he assassinate Uncle Weng Jun, but General Chen of the South Road Army also died in his dispatch. In the hands of assassins (Shao Shang felt that the security work of the court could be strengthened).

General Wu was furious because two of his colleagues were stabbed one after another. After attacking the capital of the Gongsun clan, he not only executed the Gongsun clan and his clan, but also looted and burned the palace. The emperor was so angry that he didn't have time to reward General Wu for his contribution to Shu, so he punished him to go home and reflect on his own thoughts (Cui You, who was arrested and sent to replace the class, was very opinionated).

Just when General Wu was busy venting his anger, Gongsun Xian led his confidant to die, disguised himself as an escape from the capital of Shu, and hurried to South Vietnam. The emperor was very disturbed when he heard the news. After all, the Gongsun clan had been separated for more than ten years, and it could not be said that they had no prestige and connections in the middle of Shu.

However, the terrain in the middle of Shu is complicated, and all the people who chased and killed Gongsun Xian found nothing. When General Wu was at a loss, a local official came to report that Gongsun Xian and his confidants were found dead at the foot of a certain mountain. In the secluded station, the death is quite tragic.

The woman among the three witnesses Liang Wuji handed in was the widow of the friend who lied to the fifth percentile. The woman said, "Gongsun Xian, that dog thief took our husband and wife's only son as a hostage, and threatened the deceased husband to deceive the fifth

hero. After the incident, the deceased husband was also very remorseful. He passed away soon after, leaving a letter to prove the matter."

He has been busy fighting Yuan Pei for more than ten years, occasionally helping the people when he sees injustice, and he has never had any friendship with any political forces. In addition to the wealth of the fifth generation, he does not have to covet wealth and silk. Ji Zun said that this is credible. .

The other two men brought by Liang Wuji were station guards at the place where Gongsun Xian tragically died.

——Because of the rugged road, the mountains and rivers, and the inaccessibility of news, they were still following Gongsun's decree at that time, so they happily and diligently received Gongsun Xian and his party who were exhausted from fleeing. Unexpectedly, a group of masked people broke in that night, and after a bloody fight, Gongsun Xian and his dead men were restrained.

The servants and officers in the inn were trembling with fear. Fortunately, although the group of masked men were sturdy, they did not hurt the people in the inn. Instead, they told them that the Gongsun clan had fallen, and asked them to quickly call Shangguan to surrender.

The two witnesses clearly remembered that the leader of the masked men with outstanding martial arts, at first just rode on the horse and glanced coldly, but who would have thought that he would be able to open the stele and crack the stone with his bare hands—the one that Shengsheng used for posting notices in front of their inn. The smashing of the stone tablet. After cutting off Gongsun Xian's limbs, the leader once loudly said "atonement for the righteous brother and revenge for the two colleagues" before taking the thief's head.

"If you don't believe me, you can ask the rest of the station. The villain will never dare to lie." The two testified.

Ji Zun also asked several generals who had served under Yuan Pei, and they all said that Yuan Pei did have the power to crack the stele and crack the stone, so Ji Zun wrote down the results of the trial and sent it to the emperor's imperial case.

Public opinion has changed.

Everyone thought that although Yuan Pei shielded his righteous brother, he was not blindly concealing and prevarication. At least the culprit who had been hunted and killed could be considered responsible. If Gongsun Xian is allowed to escape into the miasma-covered Nanzhong, it will be difficult for heavy troops to arrive at that time, and it will be extremely difficult for your Weng and Chen families to seek revenge.

At the court meeting the next day, even a high-ranking official like General Wu who insisted on punishing Yuan Pei, his tone was no longer as fierce and angry as before; and the courtier who had spoken for Yuan Pei before felt that Yuan Pei's merit was greater than his fault, and he was not only innocent, but also deserved a reward.

Ji Zun said bluntly: "Yuan Pei was confused and killed his righteous brother in order to cover up the guilt and silence, which is a crime; however, he secretly pursued the execution of Gongsun Xian, which not only avenged the two adults Weng Chen, but also caused a serious trouble for the court. Merit. Merit and demerit are equal to each other, and it is all right to be lightly punished and lightly punished, please ask your Majesty to judge."

Old Man Ji's opinion was approved by the majority of people.

How to 'lightly punish and let go', the ministers rarely hesitated - it is obviously inappropriate to shout and kill Yuan Pei, but if Yuan Pei is released like this, he will be unharmed, and many people will be puzzled.

After Ji Zun made his comments, he returned to the Tingwei Mansion with his court clothes. He first transferred Yuan Pei to the permanent room for custody, and then released Yuan Shen first.

Yuan Shen went home to bathe and change his clothes, and then discussed with Liang Zhoumu and his staff for a full day. Everyone hoped that the guilt of this matter could be minimized, so that it would not affect the previous plans of the Yuan Liang family.

After that, Liang Zhoumu went to contact relatives and friends of various parties and asked them to help the Yuan family to intercede, but Yuan Shen, who was still 'suspended for inspection', planned to find Shaoshang. Liang Zhoumu teased: "It doesn't matter if the old relationship is revived. Anyway, thank you Mrs. Cheng for your help. King Huai'an has said something for your father these few days."

Yuan Shen bypassed the guards in the North Palace and entered Yong'an Palace directly from the upper east gate. However, they found that Zhai Yu had a sullen face, and the little palace maids covered their mouths and laughed lightly. When he asked what was the matter, a little Huangmen smiled and said, "Huohou is here, and Mrs. Cheng is hiding in the kitchen and refuses to meet."

Yuan Shen's heart moved, and he spread his sleeves and bowed his hands: "Alright, I have something to say. Talk to Huohou."

The handsome young man with broad shoulders, beetles, arms and waist was sitting alone in the deserted corridor, with a small medicine stove faintly gleaming in front of him. A handful of small instant noodles for girls, lightly fanning the fire.

Yuan Shen took off his shoes and walked up the steps slowly.

Huo Budo turned his head slightly and called out before he saw the person coming: "Yuan Shizhong?"

Yuan Shen walked around to Huo Budo and said, "How do you know it was me."

Huo Budo said, "You walk in a very loud voice. It's easy to recognize....Please sit down." In fact, he could recognize the footsteps of many people.

Yuan Shen put on his robe and sat down.

Spring was full of deep meaning, Huo Budo stretched against the railing, and his broad sleeves hung down like a curtain: "Actually, you don't need to hide from me, I'm here to see the Empress Dowager Xuan today."

Yuan Shen said, "Is the Empress Dowager still in a coma? "

Yes." The

atmosphere was silent, Yuan Shen asked questions, but didn't know how to speak, Huo Budo opened his mouth first: "I heard that the Cheng family has returned the Wending token sent by your family, and your family should also return the Cheng family." It's a family token."

Yuan Shen was angry and said: "You are in a hurry now, what have you done in the past few years! Pretend to be giving up, and everyone will be the one who has passed down the city's wind and rain with the lady of the Luo family. You guys are going to make it!"

"Yuan Shizhong may not believe it, I really gave up when I was in the border village, I hope you and Shaoshang will have a good moon and a good relationship will be concluded smoothly - I don't want to get married after that, I just watch from a distance. Just follow you guys." Huo Buzhuo said.

"Don't want to get married?" Yuan Shen laughed, but seeing Huo Budo's solemn expression, not like a joke, he asked irritably, "If that's the case, why are you struggling now!"

Huo Budo said, "I'll pay attention to it later. Think about it, I still can't watch Shao Shang marry someone else, so it's better for you to leave."

Yuan Shen: " The

sky has been chatting to death, and there is something to burn incense."

Yuan Shen held his breath secretly, and Huo Budo gave him another look: "Yuan Zhoumu is too forbearing, if he had told Wucheng the truth early, he would not have been imprisoned, and it would not have hindered the plans of the Yuan Liang family. ."

Yuan Shen looked around vigilantly: "Huo Hou, what are our plans?"

Huo Budo twitched the corner of his mouth: "Don't worry, Zhai is still angry with me, and ordered no palace maids and eunuchs to come and serve."

After a pause, he continued, "Ling Zun and Liang Wuji are in charge of one state's army, horses, money and food, so they will not be allowed to come and serve." That's inappropriate. So this time your father went to the city to report

his job, originally planning to resign from His Majesty in exchange for entering the center. Isn't it right? Well, this plan is not bad. The elder's secret plan was revealed by the other party in a lighthearted manner, Yuan Shen's heart froze: "Huo Hou's father would never dare to take it."

Huo Buyu smiled: "It's good if it's not."

Yuan Shen couldn't help: "Why not? That's good, isn't my father allowed to enter the center?"

"It's not that it's not allowed to enter, but it's better not to go in." Huo Budo looked sideways at the flowers and trees in the courtyard, a few dark blue veins loomed on his white and slender neck .

Yuan Shen opened his mouth to speak but stopped, Huo Budo didn't look at him, but continued to look at Huashu: "You became famous at a young age, Your Majesty has repeatedly praised you for being knowledgeable, talented, and prudent in your actions, and the sons of the court officials are not as good as you, now your father He also wants to enter the center, plus Liang Wuji, who is dominant in one state, and the children of the Qu family all over the county—do you think others are not afraid?"

He turned around and looked at Yuan Shen firmly: "The three of you have already Are you ready to fight against the prosperous hero?"

"No, no, how could this be..." Yuan Shen was shocked.

"I heard that Liang Zhoumu has been lobbying around for the past two days, inviting celebrities and officials to intercede on behalf of Lingzun?" Huo Budo smiled, "Listen to my advice, don't do this."

Yuan Shen was shocked, because Liang Wuji was an elder, Although he vaguely felt that it was inappropriate, he did not object. He put away the knot in his heart and said sincerely: "Please don't hesitate to teach me how my family should behave."

After hearing Yuan Shen changed his tone, Huo Budo appreciated it a bit, and then said: "Your father and son and the Yuan family in the court. The children should resign at the same time, frankly guilty of serious sins, and now regretful, please close the door and think about it."

"Do you want to retreat?" Yuan Shen was pleasantly surprised - in fact, he thought so too.

"No." Huo Budoubt said, "You are advancing by retreating, and your honor is really retreating."

Yuan Shen's smile froze.

"First, Ling Zun is very old and has suffered a lot of injuries over the past few decades. Even if he enters the center, he will not be able to survive the young and powerful confidants around His Majesty. Second, Yuan Zhoumu made mistakes first, and impunity is not enough to convince the public. It is not impossible for you to retreat completely, but the loss outweighs the gain. Third, if you try your best to be patient, Your Majesty and the Crown Prince will regard your father and son as sincere gentlemen, and those old rivers and lakes will also put down their guard and wait for your comeback in the future. I will treat you leniently." Huo Budoubt said.

Yuan Shen thought for a moment, then said, "Your Majesty will really appoint Yuan's children again in the future?"

"Naturally. Although Your Majesty is friendly to the heroes, he doesn't want the family to dominate. If there are other forces to check and balance, why not— —Perhaps, only Ling Zun needs to think about it behind closed doors."

"In this case, maybe His Majesty will refuse our father and son's resignation in order to check and balance the court."

"Ling Zun deceived the superior and made up for it later. If the ministers follow suit, what will His Majesty do? Punishment, it's better to be punished once. After the punishment, you Yuan Clan will be able to fight lightly in the future."

Yuan Shen pondered.

"Yuan Shizhong still remembers the Lou family." Huo Bu doubted.

Yuan Shen said sourly: "Even if I forget the family that I have agreed to with Young Master, Huo Hou can't forget it."

Huo Budo ignored his mockery, and said without changing his face: "In those days, everyone said that His Majesty was generous. , Lou Ben did such a maddening thing, but he just exiled and dismissed the Lou brothers. But I don't know, it would be better to kill a few heads." "

How to say this."

, Uncle and nephew disliked. Although Lou's two families are close relatives, they are always on guard against each other - such a hypocritical, ruthless and unrighteous family, in the future, the court will filial piety, or decree to recruit, there will be no Lou family children. 's name."

Yuan Shen nodded: "That's right. Except for Lou Yao, at least within a few generations, it is difficult for the Lou family to get involved in the court." This was a devastating blow to the Lou family.

Huo Budo used a bamboo chopstick to gently lift the lid of the medicine jar to check the cooking status of the soup in the wok: "It is not to fight, but it is to fight. After a few years, the prosperous heroes will gradually age, and Yuan Shizhong will have a splendid future. I'm here—but, if you think I have ulterior motives, you can ignore my advice."

Yuan Shen couldn't help but said, "You robbed my fiancée, and caused my family to become the talk of the city. Do you still expect me to believe in you?"

Huo Budo put down the bamboo chopsticks and continued to fan the fire lightly: "That's right. Because I'm the 'outsider' in this capital who is looking forward to you the most."

Yuan Shen laughed and laughed, suddenly His heart moved, and he said, "So, you killed Gongsun Xian for my father?"

Huo Budo gave him a light look.

Yuan Shen continued: "I asked Uncle Liang, and he said that the ins and outs of those witnesses were shot by someone with a flying arrow into his house one night, and then he could follow the trail to find the evidence—is it yours?"

The corridor was quiet for a while, and a wisteria branch with broken stamens slanted into the eaves. Huo Busu was tall and could touch his head. He looked at the flower vines above his head and said softly, "Yes, I killed Gongsun Xian and his party."

"You, you are...why...?" Yuan Shen was in a complicated mood.

Huo Budo reached out and took off a small flower ball, and gently jiggled it in his strong palm: "...after the settlement in the border village, I will ask someone to check on Shaoshang's current situation. Among those who want to marry her, you She is the best among them. Not only does she truly adore her, but she is also the most persevering. In all likelihood, Shao Shang will marry you in the future. From then on, I began to pay attention to the Yuan family secretly."

"Last year, during the battle for Shu, I noticed Ling Zun's behavior was different, and after some investigation, I realized that the fifth was confused and caused a big disaster. The rice was already cooked, and it was useless to let Ling Zun admit his mistake at that time. Kill everyone, and leave some living mouths as witnesses."

Yuan Shen felt that his throat was blocked, and it was difficult to speak: "You, you are for...for Shaoshang...?"

Huo Budo raised his head and quietly admitted: "Yes. I once said that I am the one who is looking forward to you the most - this is the truth, whether it was before or now. Before, I was looking forward to the marriage of a young businessman. You will be worry-free for the rest of your life, if something happens to your father and son, what will she do?"

Yuan Shen was stunned.

He remembered what the witnesses told Liang Wuji--Gongsun Xian's confidant was extremely fierce, and the masked warrior who led the cracking stone was also seriously injured; the road to Shu was rugged, and Huo Budo was injured, galloping through the night and rain. Dozens of miles, just for...?

"Now, I hope Shaoshang doesn't feel sorry for you all the time. If you don't have a good time, Shaoshang might have to give you Wangba soup and crow soup, what should I do?"

Yuan Shen: " There is no crow soup."

"Oh, yes. I have been away for nearly six years, and I don't know a lot of things." Huo Budo's expression was calm, but the hidden sourness was almost gushing out.

This time Yuan Shen didn't laugh or ridicule.

He walked downstairs in a wooden manner, walked out with his head lowered, and was caught by Shao Shang in front of the Yongan Palace.

"Hey, I just found out that you are here, what happened to your family, you have been released, and there must be no serious trouble. There is a lot of discussion in Shangshutai...Hohoho, you know, the Prince of Anyang will speak for you. Love, I don't know who taught him a rhetoric of benevolence and righteousness, what is it? "Although the minister resents the Yuan family, but the talents are rare, for the sake of the overall situation, the minister is willing to give up the previous hatred." No one saw the way he scolded you at the Tingwei Mansion a few days ago..."

Hearing the girl chattering, Yuan Shen felt confused.

He has always felt that it is not a good thing to be too affectionate. The deep affection has made his brave and easy father depressed, his virtuous and infatuated mother suffered a lifetime, and made him lonely since childhood, but...

"Shao Shang." He Suddenly, he interrupted the girl, "Gongsun Xian was not killed by my father, but by Huo Buzhu. He deliberately used my father's name to protect the Yuan family in the future, all for you!"

Shao Shang was stunned. I.

Yuan Shen finished in one breath: "There is a person, in the loneliness and bitter cold, when there is no hope, still watching you secretly, protecting you - can you hear clearly, I don't accept his favor, but you Gotta get it!"

After saying this, he ignored his more than 20 years of upbringing and hurried away, not wanting the girl to see the tears in his eyes.