Why did the emperor rebel?

Chapter 403 Actors please take their place

In the back garden of Duke Cheng's mansion.

Because it was the mourning period, everyone in the entire family was frugal and simple. Although it was a banquet, it was actually mostly cold dishes, with only a few hot dishes. The main dishes were vegetarian, and alcohol was even forbidden.

After each took their seats, Zhu Yi apologized.

"During the funeral in the mansion, please forgive me for slowing down the uncles."

Seeing this, Chen Mao waved his hand and said: "What are you talking about, we have been friends with Cheng Guogong for many years, and now during the mourning period, we are also extremely sad. Even a good feast is not reconciled to food."

After the words fell, Jiao Jing and Ren Li also echoed, with expressions of sorrow on their faces.

Zhu Yi was stunned for a moment, her eyes turned red for some reason, she raised the tea in her cup and said.

"The state of the world is hot and cold, human feelings are cold and warm, and adversity shows true love. Uncles are generous, and my nephew uses tea instead of wine to pay respects to several uncles on behalf of my father."

Chen Mao and the others also toasted to each other. After drinking, Chen Mao asked with concern.

"I heard what the young master said, but some people don't have eyes, and they think that the title of the Duke's mansion is still uncertain, so they gave the young master a look?"

To say that the title has not yet been decided is already considered euphemistic.

In fact, the emperor allowed Zhu Yi to be buried, but in terms of funeral regulations, he was only willing to give Zhu Yong the etiquette system. This is already an obvious signal.

The issue of etiquette is a very serious issue. Zhu Yong's death is not only related to himself, but also related to Cheng Guogong's mansion.

As a duke with military exploits, his funeral was downgraded, which basically meant that the title of Duke Cheng's mansion would also be downgraded accordingly.

As for whether to be reduced to a marquis or an earl, it depends on the future games in the court and the discretion of the emperor.

Moreover, even if it is a lower-level seal, it may be difficult to obtain it in a short time.

The reason why Zhu Yong was demoted after his death was because of the crime of defeat.

Now the imperial court only grants sacrifices and burials, but does not explicitly pardon the crimes, so if you want to get the title, you must either strive for Zhu Yong's innocence, or wait for a chance to be pardoned.

The former was basically hopeless. When the War of Oara just ended, Zhu Yi ran away for so long, and many dignitaries came forward to intercede, but the court refused to give in, let alone now.

As for the latter, patience is required.

There is nothing worthy of amnesty right now, the only time when a sin may be forgiven is when the East Palace is out of the pavilion to study.

But that's at least a few years away.

So in fact, Zhu Yi managed Zhu Yong's funeral, which actually made the situation of Duke Cheng's mansion even worse.

In the past, although people were panicked, there was no conclusion in the end, but now, the future is basically certain, and there must be many people who step on the highs and the lows.

When this matter was brought up, Zhu Yi's face became a little unhappy, and he sighed, and said.

"Secret uncle needn't be so euphemistic. The current situation facing Duke Cheng's mansion, my nephew knows in his heart that the lintel of the ancestors will be lost when he comes to my nephew."

As she said that, a look of indignation welled up on Zhu Yi's face, and she said.

"It's pitiful that my father was devoted to the country all his life, but when he died on the battlefield, he was said to be a teacher and humiliate the country. After his death, he could not be buried in a proper name. Now there are still young people who speak nonsense in front of his old man's spirit. He only hates his nephew. Incompetent, he can only swallow his anger and bear the name of his ancestors."

At the end of the sentence, Zhu Yi's tone was filled with guilt, and her eyes became more and more red.

Seeing that he was so excited, Chen Mao exchanged glances with the two people opposite, and immediately, with a gentle smile on his face, he asked Zhu Yi.

"Accordingly, I shouldn't inquire about it randomly, but after all, the old man and your father are family friends. The current situation, the old man also deeply regrets the current situation. The old man can't protect himself, and he may not be able to help the government. "

"However, I must not just sit back and watch others bully my nephew at will. I don't know if my nephew said that someone was talking nonsense in front of the Duke of Cheng, but is he referring to Wang Wen?"

Zhu Yi calmed down and opened her mouth, but she didn't speak in the end.

Seeing this, Chen Mao continued: "Nephew, don't blame me. I heard a few words outside the mourning hall just now, so I asked this question. If nephew feels uncomfortable to say it, just say it."

What he said seemed a little alienated, Zhu Yi was taken aback for a moment, then quickly waved her hand and said.

"Shi Bo misunderstood. You and my father are family friends. How can my nephew be so reasonable? It's just that Wang Wen is the emperor's confidant, the minister of officials, and now he is powerful in the court. It's enough to hold back your voice, and if you tell the uncle, you may hurt the uncle, that's all."

Chen Mao sighed, but his face was more gentle, said.

"My nephew is too worried. The old man and Wang Wen didn't deal with it very much. The ministers in the court are afraid of him, but we are not afraid of him. What happened, you just say it, but you can't Whatever happens to him, the old man can also find a few honorable men, join him in a copy, and tell him to taste it."

At this time, Ren Li also nodded and said: "That's right, I'm waiting for the noble title, and he is the Minister of the Ministry of Officials, what can I do?"

So, Zhu Yi hesitated for a moment, sighed, and said.

"Thank you, uncles, but, alas, speaking of it, it's actually not a big deal. After my father died in battle, my nephew has been trying to justify my father's name and get his title back, but it hasn't had any effect."

"So the little nephew was in a daze for a while, so he got a wrong idea, thinking about sending his mother's cousin to the palace during the palace draft, to please the emperor, maybe there will be a turning point."

"But later, rumors spread in the capital. After His Majesty knew about this, he summoned my nephew into the palace and gave him a severe reprimand. He said that my nephew was not in the right mind and wanted to get ahead. I lost all the face of my ancestors."

"Then, the Son of Heaven directly removed his cousin from the list and asked my nephew to go back to the manor to think about her mistakes. On the second day, the palace issued a decree to let my nephew go to Yao'erling for a funeral."

Chen Mao and the others exchanged glances, with an expression that seemed to be the case.

They had long guessed about Zhu Yi's sending the Wang's daughter into the palace and the emperor summoning him later, but they had no way of knowing for sure.

Now they can finally be sure that what they guessed is correct, the relationship between Duke Cheng's Mansion and the Son of Heaven was completely broken due to this matter.

As the instigator of the rumors, Chen Mao said with a frown.

"It can't be said that it's your fault. In the final analysis, you just want to avenge your father. Although the method is inappropriate, it's a bit too much for His Majesty to reprimand you and make such a decree."

Regarding this evaluation, Zhu Yi was silent for a moment, did not continue, but continued.

"My nephew thought that this matter should end here, but I didn't expect that after my nephew returned to Beijing, many ministers in the court knew about it, and they despised my nephew very much. , is to warn the little nephew to keep his own law and order, appreciate the grace of God, and satirize the little nephew doing private things."

"It's okay in the past, but in front of my father's spirit, oh..."

Zhu Yi's expression was complicated, she couldn't help punching the table, and her breathing became a little heavy.

After a while, he sighed and said.

"Actually, Wang Wen is not alone. A few days ago, when Yu Shaobao and Chen Zongxian came to worship, they also mentioned this matter, but they didn't say it so bluntly. My nephew was also angry for a while. ..."

After listening to the whole story, Chen Maoruo thought about it.

"It turns out that Yu Shaobao, Chen Zongxian, and Wang Tianguan are all close ministers of the emperor. There have been rumors a few days ago, and they will inevitably ask the emperor a few more questions. With their identities, the emperor will not hide it if he wants to come. It's just that Wang Jianzhai's words are a bit unpleasant, but those sour civil servants have always been like this, so don't worry about it."

Zhu Yi looked distressed, and said: "Although it is so, but now such an incident not only offends the emperor, but also offends these civil servants, I am afraid that in the future... Sigh, let's not talk about this, just a few uncles said, I need my little nephew to help with something, what is it?"

(End of this chapter)