Conspiracy

Chapter 289 Palace Banquet [[-]]

During the period when Su Zhen left the capital city, earth-shaking changes had taken place in the palace.

It turned out that the prince was incompetent, and there were many rumors of discord with the queen.But just a few days ago, the crown prince and Xiao Chuhong joined forces to rectify the lieutenant soldiers, and even King Qin was put in prison by them.

For this reason, Concubine Yu went to the emperor's palace many times, wanting to intercede for Shang Yici, but Shang Yujia refused to summon her because of her busy schedule.But other than that, he didn't call other concubines to sleep with him recently.

Ever since the prince no longer forbears, has devoted himself to participating in the affairs of the court, and hastily cleaned up Qinwang's faction with lightning speed, many people have turned against him.

However, because Su Zhen absconded in fear of crime and caused troubles in the Grand Tutor's Mansion, and Xiao Chuhong, who commanded [-] Xiao's troops, was ordered by the emperor to be confined in the General's Mansion, and two different public opinion orientations caused disputes over this, most of the courtiers still chose to wait and see. .

Undercurrents were raging in the previous dynasty, and the queen, who was firmly on the throne of the harem, seemed to have no intention of getting involved in this matter. As always, she assumed the attitude of a generous and benevolent queen, and took care of the affairs of the palace with peace of mind.What's more, he devoted himself to preparing for the upcoming draft.

The night was getting darker, and the stars and the moon were all shrouded in thick dark clouds.Hundreds of extravagant carriages drove out from various mansions, and the noble ladies brought their first-born daughters into the carriages in splendid attire.

The random flowers are becoming more and more charming, and the girls from various families are either charming or dignified, trying to show their best side.

Now that the draft is approaching, and the emperor is in his prime, even if he can't choose a concubine, if he catches the eye of the prince and other princes, he can directly enter the East Palace or the palace.

But these official daughters-in-law are all pampered and arrogant, and they all want to compete for the position of one of the few concubines.

As for the so-called side concubine, who is willing to be suppressed all the time?The difference of one word, the identity can be said to be very different.

They were not yet married, and they were all covered with veils. After they stepped into the carriage with the support of the maids, the wheels of the carriage rolled over the bluestone slabs and drove towards the palace.

The palace was brightly lit, with red palace lanterns flickering and hanging from high places, the guards in the palace were patrolling back and forth, all the palace people were smiling, and poured into the Shaohua Palace with trays in their hands.

Compared with the last palace banquet held to welcome Xiao Chuhong's return, this time it was even more grand. The concubines of the harem came early, all of them dressed up in fancy dress, just to get the emperor to treat them differently.If he succeeds in serving the bed, he will take the opportunity to find a way to win over the emperor's heart, and when the time comes, he will soar into the sky, and he may be able to replace the 'out of favor' Concubine Yu, and become the crown jewel in the harem.

Courtiers or their family members kept stepping into the Shaohua Hall, but some of them had ugly faces, as if they were just recovering from a serious illness.Although he was unwell, he had to come to the palace banquet.

The courtiers who had not been affected couldn't hide the sarcasm in their eyes, and they talked freely, and they were afraid that disaster was imminent.

After the palace banquet is over, there will be continuous reports of impeachment from Yushi's side before the emperor's case.

If the emperor can be ruthless, there will be a big exchange of blood in the court, if not, those 'worms' hidden in the court will surely grow like weeds in the spring breeze.

The inside of Shaohua Hall was very lively, but the joyful scene was actually a scene of joy and sorrow for several families.

A few ministers who are used to making good friends sit together to toast and chat, with a look of complacency that cannot be concealed.

"Colleagues, have you heard about what happened in the city after this evening?"

The minister who spoke first was already old, probably in his sixties, with gray hair and beard.The face is full of traces carved by the years, and when he squints and smiles, there are a few smile lines like pinched bun skins in the corners of his eyes.

"Master Wen, that's all you said, and you're not afraid of causing hatred for nothing."

"You said it was fine during the day, but this night, some people have their family turned upside down, and their reputation accumulated over the years has been destroyed. You all said, isn't this sad and deplorable! "The man called Mr. Wen raised his head and took a sip of wine and said cheerfully.

The corners of his eyes glanced lukewarmly at the officials sitting in front of the case, who were livid and silent, and their smiles deepened.

"Master Wen is absolutely right. The villain capsized in the gutter, and for no reason he made others laugh."

"However, it's strange to say that the Ministry of Criminal Justice has clearly arrested a lot of people and criminals who have committed crimes in the capital under the banner of deceitful judgment, and it has been quiet for a few days before showing up again."

Mr. Wen stroked his beard and smiled, "I'm afraid, the person behind the scenes is here for tonight's palace banquet."

An official covered his lips with a wine glass and said in a deep voice, "Actually, I heard that Su Zhen came back to take revenge. Otherwise, why would there be such a commotion just after the news of his appearance? It would be too rampant." gone."

"He and Xiao Chuhong seem to have an indistinct love for each other. If he really returns to Beijing for the Hongmen banquet tonight, maybe he will really show up."

The other person disdainfully said, "This is the imperial palace, does he think it is the Taifu's residence?"

"It's impossible to say"

Their voices became lower and lower. Gu Hongrong, the prime minister on the right, was wearing a black official hat and a bright red official robe. He was deaf to the noisy sounds around him and just drank on his own. Taste a few mouthfuls of the side dishes prepared for him.

Sitting on the table behind him were Gu Wenyu, the eldest son of the right minister's mansion, and Gu Yunshu, the second son of the concubine.In the last conspiracy case, Gu Wenyu failed to frame Gu Yunshu, and even sent people to follow Shang Yici's subordinates to take the opportunity to eradicate Gu Yunshu, but he returned to the Right Prime Minister's Mansion intact.

But after that time, he found that Gu Yunshu seemed to have changed. He used to smile like a spring breeze, but now he is always silent, holding the bamboo hairpin that he has been wearing in his hair in a daze from time to time.

I thought that Gu Yunshu had changed his temper, but only then did he know that he dared to follow Xiao Chuhong to rob the prison car.Afterwards, not only did they not escape with them, but they returned to the Right Prime Minister's Mansion openly and aboveboard.

His father must have taken the wrong medicine, otherwise, how could he go to the emperor to plead for mercy. It was a serious crime that could harm the nine clans, but in the end the emperor claimed that he was only locked up for the face of the right minister.

During those few days, Gu Yunshu was often ridiculed and ridiculed by their brothers, but no matter how much they angered her, Gu Yunshu just sat under the plane tree in Zhiqiu Garden and played games with himself.With an indifferent appearance, he could not see the depression and loneliness that he deserved after being dismissed by the emperor.

Until the prince and Xiao Chuhong joined forces in Huanyu Mountain to break the crisis
Gu Wenyu heard that besides the three of them, Master Qing Miao and a young monk returned to the palace that night.In addition, it is said that there is also a distinguished guest in the same company, and it is for this person that the palace banquet is held in the palace.

(End of this chapter)