Why did the emperor rebel?

Chapter 404 The old fox's reputation
Hearing Zhu Yi's question about something serious, Chen Mao thought for a while, but he didn't shy away from saying it, and opened his mouth.

"I don't know if the young master still remembers that a few days ago, the imperial court sent a mission to welcome the Supreme Emperor back?"

Zhu Yi nodded and said: "Yes, counting the days, the mission has been out of Beijing for three or four months, but I haven't heard any news. However, they also entered Koshawo a few days ago. It should be a negotiation. It's not going well."

These are basically the general situation that the DPRK and China know about the mission.

Regarding this negotiation, many people in the DPRK and China are actually pessimistic, especially after the news of the Battle of Shawo came out.

Chen Mao sighed, and said: "The negotiation is indeed not going well, let's go to my side first. There is an eunuch named Xining, who is a traitor who defected to the enemy and obstructs the return of the Supreme Emperor."

"In desperation, the mission had no choice but to design to lure Xining into the Xuan Mansion to be ambushed, but for some reason, after entering the Xuan Mansion, the mission was all detained by the violent Jin Yiwei, and is now being escorted to the capital."

Zhu Yi looked surprised, and asked: "There is such a thing, isn't the Jinyiwei all in the capital? Why did they go to the Xuanfu?"

This is a bit difficult to answer.

Looking at each other, Jiao Jing shook his head and said.

"The specific situation is not clear, but nephew should know that the deputy envoy of the mission this time is Zhang Fu, the third wife of the British government. We are in the same spirit as the Duke of Chengguo and the British government. It's a family friend, if something like this happens, the nephew must not stand by and watch."

Zhu Yi was silent for a moment, obviously not very interested in this matter, thought about it, and said.

"Several uncles, it's not that my nephew is unwilling to help, but the recent situation of Cheng Guogong's mansion. They have also seen it. If you can't protect yourself, how can you talk about protecting another family? Besides, you don't know what the situation is about this case. My little nephew is really powerless."

This……

Chen Mao frowned. Before he came over, he thought that Zhu Yi might refuse, but he didn't expect him to refuse so cleanly.

After thinking about it, Chen Mao said, "Nephew, this matter..."

"You don't need to say much, my nephew has already made up his mind. Now, Cheng Guogong's mansion is in turmoil. My nephew would like to thank you all for coming to mourn my father. The funeral is busy, so my nephew will not accompany you first."

After finishing speaking, Zhu Yi stood up, cupped her hands, and left without hesitation, not even listening to Chen Mao's prepared exchange terms.

Just left them where they were, without giving them any face.

Seeing Zhu Yi's figure disappear into the corridor, Chen Mao's face was sullen, and he picked up the teacup in his hand and drank it down in one gulp.

The meaning of seeing off guests is so obvious, it would be foolish to stay any longer.

Therefore, Chen Mao and the others did not stay any longer, and under the guidance of a group of servants, they also left Cheng Guogong's mansion.

What they can't see, though.

Zhu Yi walked through the corridor, turned a corner, and then stopped.

Behind the corner of the long corridor, a person with a white face and beardless, dressed in brocade robes, was looking at him with a smile. It was none other than Shu Liang, the admiral of the East Factory.

Watching Chen Mao and others leave the mansion, Shu Liang turned around and cupped his hands with a usual smile.

"Young master's acting skills are really outstanding. The complaints just now almost made our family think that the young master is showing his true feelings, and he really has resentment towards the emperor in his heart."

Zhu Yi's face froze, and she quickly waved her hands and said, "Your Majesty is just joking, I don't know, not to mention that as a minister, you should die for Your Majesty, how dare you be disrespectful?"

Shu Liang still had a smiling face, said.

"Don't be alarmed, little prince. Our family is just talking casually. Cheng Guogong's family has been loyal and good for generations. How dare our family question it. Besides, His Majesty believes in the young prince, so naturally our family also believes."

"After all, this scumbag has always been the first to be abandoned. This truth, the young man must understand."

A little bit of cold sweat broke out on Zhu Yi's forehead.

He knew in his heart that Shu Liang was beating him.

To be honest, part of what he said at the banquet just now was the true emotion in his heart.

But he didn't expect that Shu Liang could detect it from such a distance.

Now he was really anxious.

From the day when Shu Liang talked to him in the post station when he left Beijing that day, Zhu Yi knew that he had no other way to go.

If he refuses, the lintel of Cheng Guogong's mansion will be lost on the spot, and once he agrees, he will be completely on board the emperor's boat and never get off again.

At that time, he really realized what Hu Yan told him, the feeling of wanting to kill Li Xian.

Once in the eyes of the Son of Heaven, there is no other way.

Fortunately, after seeing the court situation during these days, Zhu Yi feels that the future of this road is quite bright.

But now, if the emperor doubts him, it will really be over.

Seeing Shu Liang's smiling face, he knew that those false words alone would not be able to dispel the doubts of such an admiral of the East Factory.

Her mind was spinning rapidly, and suddenly, Zhu Yi had a flash of inspiration, and said with a smile.

"Shu Gonggong's words are reasonable, and I will not hide it from Shu Gonggong. These days, Cheng Guogong's mansion is very difficult in the court. Fortunately, Yue Zhang is by his side to enlighten him."

"The old man told me several times that in today's court, no one can be against His Majesty if you are against anyone. Thunder, rain and dew are all the grace of the King. Let me stop haste and be patient and work hard for Your Majesty. Your Majesty is benevolent and will never Those who treat Cheng Guogong's government badly."

Hearing this, Shu Liang was stunned for a moment, then immediately nodded and said.

"That's how it is. Uncle Dazong has been in office for a long time, and he is well-versed in human relations. The young man should really listen to his old man's words. Don't worry, young man, our family will truthfully report everything that happened today, including what the old man said."

This is the attitude you should have.

Zhu Yi's hanging heart was finally relieved. The more polite Shu Liang was, the more doubtful he was. On the contrary, he said so directly that he would report the truth, which made people feel more at ease.

Wiping the sweat off her forehead with a handkerchief, Zhu Yi asked again: "Eunuch Shu, I wonder how is the progress at Jinyiwei?"

Chen Mao and others thought that Zhu Yi didn't know what happened in the Xuan Mansion, but in fact, Zhu Yi knew about it much earlier than they did.

Moreover, he is also very clear about the ins and outs of the matter.

When it came to business, Shu Liang restrained his smile and said.

"You can enter the capital tomorrow, and Tao Jin's memorabilia, the commander-in-chief of the Xuanfu, will arrive in the capital at about the same time. In other words, this matter will be spread in the court at the latest by the day after tomorrow."

Zhu Yi nodded and said, "That's good. I just refused. I think they won't come again within a few days."

"But there are not many forces they can win in the capital. With the foreshadowing of the previous Heavenly Official, when they figure out the real reason why the mission was arrested, they will not be able to hold back."

Shu Liang said: "Then it will be Lao Gong, and I have to accompany them to perform a few more scenes. After all, although the situation of Cheng Guogong's mansion is not good, the little Gong is also 'dissatisfied' with the court, but You need to be cautious if you want to wade through this muddy water.”

Hearing the joke in Shu Liang's tone, Zhu Yi could only give a wry smile, spread her hands, and said.

"Don't worry, Mr. Shu, I will handle the balance."

So, Shu Liang nodded, got up and said: "It's getting late, our family is going back to the palace to return to life, little grandpa, don't worry, Jin Yiwei will cooperate, and within seven days, they will definitely go back to the palace." The door of Cheng Guogong's mansion, when the time comes, it will be up to the little prince."

Zhu Yi smiled and nodded, then watched Shu Liang's figure disappear into the night.

After a while, an old butler bent over came out and asked.

"Little Lord, when that Eunuch Shu came here just now, he brought a few maids and servants, saying that they were rewarded by the palace. Look..."

Zhu Yi sighed, with a complicated expression on her face, she thought about it.

"Let's arrange them all to serve in the inner courtyard. When guests come to the house later, I will leave it to a few of them to serve tea and water. In addition, see if there is anyone who is smart enough to use, and pick one to be my long-term follower."

The old butler was a little surprised, but he didn't say much after all. He nodded and went down to make arrangements.

Zhu Yi raised her head, the moon was shining brightly in the sky, every family has scriptures that are difficult to recite...

(End of this chapter)