Wonderful Puppet

Luo Zhiya was kindly sent to Jingbei by the second prince, and finally got married with her cousin who was exiled into the army. As for whether she fainted from crying in the carriage, no one knew.

The second prince was full of joy, and set foot on the road to the capital of Da Zhou again, needless to say.

It's already July in the capital, the weather is so hot that it's like a fire, and there are fewer pedestrians on the street.

The letter sent by Manwei's special envoy was placed on the desk in Emperor Zhaofeng's study, which made him very angry.

Assassinating the princess, this is obviously the work of King Li!

For those small countries, Manwei is the closest to Great Zhou Jingbei, once King Li raises an army to make a rebellion, Great Zhou and Manwei will act as a corner, posing a great threat to Jingbei, that's why they have repeatedly attacked Princess Heqin.Fortunately, they didn't succeed this time, but it's a pity that the girl from Zhen Guogong's mansion fell.

Before parting, Luo Zhiya also bid farewell to Emperor Zhaofeng at the gate of the palace. Emperor Zhaofeng glanced at him from a distance and still remembered that she was a gentle and charming girl with picturesque features. He sighed and drew up an imperial decree.

"Your Majesty, your lords have arrived." The servant said cautiously.

Emperor Zhaofeng put the written imperial decree aside, and said calmly: "Announce them to come in."

After a while, several important officials filed in.

"Several loves, do you have a clue about what was discussed last time?"

Li Ge was the first to stand up and said: "Your Majesty, I believe that the sea ban must not be lifted. The chaos in Dongling more than ten years ago disturbed countless people. Up to now, General Longhu is still suppressing bandits in Dongling. Once the sea ban is lifted, The consequences are disastrous! And now that Manwei's border has to be garrisoned with more troops, Yanxi Waidan is ready to move. If the sea ban is relaxed and the troops are dispersed, once there is a war, it will be very tight."

Yang Yude, Shangshu of the Ministry of Rites, seconded: "Your Majesty, I also think that it is not appropriate to let go of the sea ban."

"Uh, what's the point of Master Yang?" Emperor Zhaofeng asked calmly.

"Reporting to the emperor, the etiquette system of the foreign countries abroad is not complete, and the behavior is vulgar. When the sea ban was opened at the beginning, there were many Fan people in Dongyu. The people of the Great Zhou were affected by it, and there were many indecent incidents. There is also the overseas missionary who built a church in Dongyu. , preaching teachings, and inciting the common people to believe in cults, once the sea ban is reopened. If this wind comes together, it will really be a great disaster for the country!"

Emperor Zhaofeng turned his attention to the others.

"My minister believes that the sea ban can be lifted. Since the Huaihe River flood broke out four years ago, millions of taels of silver have been used for disaster relief and reconstruction, and the treasury is still empty. If the sea ban is lifted, the tax on this item alone will be enough Make up for the shortfall." Hubu Shangshu said.

Emperor Zhaofeng felt sorry for Hubu Shangshu's words.Facing King Li of Jingbei, who has a hundred thousand soldiers, he knew that he had a different heart, but he didn't want to easily destroy the peace on the surface. Wasn't it because he didn't have money and wanted to rest for a few more years.

"Do you want to lure wolves into the house for money?" Li Ge said angrily.

Hubu Shangshu flicked his sleeves: "Without money, how can the house be protected from wolves?"

Several important ministers insisted on their own opinions.The spittle was splashed everywhere, and the noise was no different from that of a folk vegetable market.Emperor Zhaofeng was sitting behind the desk with a folding fan half-blocked, staring at the carved dragon-duan inkstone all the time, before he couldn't help but throw it out, he said in time: "My loves, let's discuss this matter another day."

After driving everyone out, Emperor Zhaofeng rubbed his throbbing temples, feeling that he was old after all. In the past, when these old guys competed for two hours in front of him, he was still interested in watching a show, but Now, there is an urge to hit their heads with an inkstone!

"Go and deliver the decree." Emperor Zhaofeng got up and walked out of the imperial study after giving orders to his servants, stopped at the fork in the road, and said, "Place yourself in Yutang Palace."

The servant was taken aback.

Yutang Palace is the former imperial concubine, who was later demoted to Zhaoyi's Jiang Zhaoyi's bedroom. Since Jiang Zhaoyi fell out of favor, the emperor has never set foot in this Yutang Palace.

He was surprised in his heart, but he didn't dare to show it on his face, and said loudly: "Putting Yutang Palace——"

Emperor Zhaofeng drove the Yutang Palace, which caused an uproar in the harem, and when the imperial decree arrived at the Zhen Guogong's mansion, it also caused an uproar.

After the waiter finished the last word with a long tail, except for Luo Tianzheng who had already received the news, the faces of all the others changed drastically, and Tian's family slowly collapsed to the ground.

Luo Zhiya pursued the posthumous title of the head of Dexin County, Master Luo Er was promoted to be the Shaoqing of Honglu Temple, Tian's family was also promoted from a sixth-rank Anren to a fifth-rank Yiren, not to mention the real gold and silver rewards. In exchange for the life of her only daughter!

At this moment, Tian suddenly felt that everything she had gained was meaningless, and she burst into tears without waiting for the servant to leave.

Sanlang is still in the barracks, Erlang is busy preparing for the provincial examination and has already stayed in the Imperial College, and has not received any news yet.

Surrounding Tian is only Goro, who is only seven years old, and Luo Zhizhen, the third girl who is one year older than him.

Luo Zhizhen was always afraid of his aunt, so he stood timidly and did not dare to go forward. Seeing his mother lying on the ground and crying bitterly, Wu Lang hugged her arm and cried loudly.

The old lady's face was pale, she barely raised her hand, and said in a hoarse voice: "Take the second lady back to her room first."

"No, I won't go!" Tian Shi stood up suddenly, rushed to Zhen Miao like a gust of wind, raised her hand and slapped her in the face, and shouted: "It's all you bitch who killed my Yuan Niang -"

Tian's wrist hurt, and the rest of the words were stuck in his throat, and he met Luo Tianzheng's angry eyes.

"Second Madam is too sad, she's a little out of her mind, hurry up and send her back!" Luo Tianzheng quietly exerted force on his hands, Tian's eyes suddenly turned black from the pain, and he didn't even care about saying anything, so he was helped away.

The old lady sighed, supported by Luo Tianzheng and Zhen Miao on the left and right, and staggered back to Yi'an Hall. At this moment, she seemed to have aged several years.

"I didn't expect Yuan Niang to leave like this at such a young age. The Duke's Mansion is sorry for her!" After the old lady finished speaking, she took a deep look at Zhen Miao.

Looking deeper, Luo Zhiya's marriage was indeed attracted by Zhen Miao's surprise. No matter how sensible the old lady was, she suddenly heard that her eldest granddaughter died so tragically when she was a child, and her feelings towards Zhen Miao became complicated. stand up.

People are not sages, venting anger is an emotion that everyone will have.

Zhen Miao felt uncomfortable and aggrieved by the old lady's glance, if she was facing Tian, ​​she could say that there is a cause and effect, if there is no problematic coachman, how can there be such a shocking thing?

Who arranged the coachman, I think Tian knew it in his heart.

But facing the old lady who had always been tolerant and loving to her, she silently swallowed all her explanations.She knew that the old lady was suffering at this moment, venting her anger was actually just another way of venting.

She lowered her head slightly, but quietly stretched out a hand, and patted her hand comfortingly.

Zhen Miao raised her eyes and saw Luo Tianzheng smiling at her tenderly.

The corner of Zhen Miao's mouth ticked, indicating that she was fine.

At this moment, the old man rushed in, his face was covered with sweat, his trouser legs were rolled up, and his hands were carefully wrapped under his clothes.

He rushed in front of the old lady, and opened some of the pocketed clothes like offering a treasure, revealing the densely packed cicada chrysalis inside.

The old lady was already in a sad mood, but when she saw this, she was startled and angry, and she slapped her hands, and the cicada pupae, which the old man had pocketed in his clothes, scattered all over the ground.

Those cicada chrysalis were black and yellow, each of them was about the size of a pinky finger. The maidservants in the room felt their scalps explode when they saw it, and tried not to let out a cry.

The old man looked down at the cicada chrysalis on the ground, then at the old lady with an ugly face, and suddenly he started to cry like a child, pulling at the old lady's sleeve.

The old lady was regretful and uncomfortable, all kinds of emotions rushed together, and her complexion became more and more ugly.

"Grandmother, grandson will take you back to the house first." Luo Tianzhen hurriedly went to pull the old man.

Facing Luo Tianxuan, the old man's face darkened, and he slapped him head and face: "You bastard, if you dare to control your father, I will beat you to death!"

Luo Tianzhen had nothing to do with his stupid old grandfather, even though he had all his strength, he had no choice but to stand still and let him beat him.

Zhen Miao couldn't stand it anymore, and was afraid that the old lady would get angry, so she leaned over and called her grandfather.

Maybe it's because she often cooks food and sends it to Yi'an Hall. After hearing her words, the old man stopped beating people and looked at her eagerly.

This is what I want to eat again.

Zhen Miao caught a glimpse of the cicada chrysalis on the ground and had an idea: "Grandfather, let's pick up these cicada chrysalis together, and I'll fry them for you, okay?"

"Can you eat?"

"Yes, it's very fragrant."

The old man smiled happily: "Okay, okay!"

The two squatted down, head to head and picked up the cicada pupae one by one.

Zhen Miao coaxed the old Duke out.

The old lady withdrew her gaze and sighed: "Da Lang, you can go too, grandma wants to take a good rest."

Zhen Miao went to the small kitchen, tidied up the cicada pupae, then chopped a few celery sticks, added chili shreds, pepper powder and other condiments, and fried a large plate of dried cicada pupae.

The tempting spicy aroma came out, and the old man who was obediently waiting outside couldn't wait to take a bite, his feet were so hot that he jumped.

Looking at the carefree old Duke, Zhen Miao also felt much better.

"It smells so good." Luo Tianzheng came over at some point, and said standing at the door.

The old man was suddenly furious: "Your daughter-in-law is about to give birth, and you are still running around, go back to me!"

Luo Tianxuan left obediently.

Zhen Miao appeases the old Duke before heading to Qingfeng Hall.

Luo Tianzheng was waiting for her on the road.

The two walked side by side, and he said helplessly, "Grandfather occasionally treats me as a father, and then just reprimanded me, didn't it scare you?"

"No, grandfather is actually like a simple child."

"Jiaojiao, grandma is just too sad today, don't take it to heart."

Zhen Miao shook her head, she actually wanted to ask Luo Tianzheng, in your previous life, she was not her, there was no shock, did Luo Zhiya die like this?

After thinking about it, I found it meaningless, so I swallowed silently.

The old lady suddenly fell ill.

I don't know if it's because of old age or what, but this disease has come on fiercely.

She held Luo Tianzheng's hand and said, "Dalang, I'm afraid grandma won't succeed. Your grandfather has lost his mind and looks like a child in a daze. Grandma wants to write a book for him. Please ask the emperor to give the position of Duke of this country. Passed it to you in advance."

As soon as these words came out, the room was silent. (To be continued. If you like this work, welcome to come)

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