Gel makeup

Chapter 173
But Siqing never received Xiao Yi's message, so she decided to order Shen Jiangdong to return to Beijing.It happened that Zheng Yiqin's wife was seriously ill on this day, Zheng Yiqin was a cabinet minister, and his only son Zheng Xianzhong had died in the line of duty, so Concubine Ding'an came to ask Siqing if she wanted to visit her.Siqing agreed.

Siqing and Gu Heng brothers and sisters are no strangers to the name Zheng Yiqin. As Fu Linchuan's former classmate, Zheng Yiqin is a leader who came out of Gushan Academy.

Fu Linchuan had no interest in becoming an official, so he had little contact with this former classmate afterwards.This time when Zheng Yiqin came to Beijing, Fu Linchuan was not warm to him, and even avoided him intentionally. What's the secret?Could it be because Zheng Yiqin also knew about Yao Yuantu's change of identity for Fu Linchuan in Yu Yunhe's case?Previously, Siqing did not expect that Zheng Yiqin and Wu Zhenying also knew each other. I don't know if he met through Fu Linchuan.

Shen Jiangdong once said that he and Jiang Feng were the matchmaker under the protection of Mrs. Zheng. Jiang Feng's father and Wu Zhenying both knew Zheng Yiqin.According to what Xiao Yi said before leaving Beijing, Zheng Yiqin came out this time because he was serving as Zheng Xianzhong, the son of Fengjiang in the south.It's a pity that the clan and generals at the front line were at odds, Sun Pingfu was disturbed by false orders, and Zheng Xianzhong was killed in Pucheng. I don't know how Zheng Yiqin will feel when he returns to Beijing this time?

Siqing set off from Qingxi Garden and returned to Jinzhong to meet Noble Concubine Ding'an, and planned to go to the Zheng family's residence in Beijing together from Jinzhong.Unexpectedly, the Imperial Army has already set up defenses in Jingjie, and the noble concubine Ding'an has a headache this day.After days of exhaustion, Siqing also felt tired, let alone Concubine Ding'an, so Siqing persuaded Concubine Ding'an to rest and went to Zheng's house by herself.

Siqing was wearing a lilac-colored horse face, a tea-colored silver woven silver shirt with large shoulders and large sleeves, a gold silk bun, a pearl pick, and a pair of gold lantern pendants by her ears.Before going out, Siqing didn't wear Jin Chuan, but when wearing Jin Chuan, she asked Ling Zhen, "Where is my sword?"

Ling Zhen said: "What are you doing with that Lao Shizi?"

Siqing said: "Give it to me, I'm used to it." Then he put the dagger gifted by Wu Zhenying on the bottom of his sleeve, and was accompanied by Cheng Yingzhou to Zheng's house.Halfway through the journey, the Imperial Army sent an urgent letter, and Siqing opened it in the car. Xiao Yi's familiar handwriting came into view, and Siqing almost wept with joy.

Finally the news came back.

Because when the imperial concubine's servant came to deliver the decree, she said that everything should be kept simple, so after Siqing arrived at Zheng's house, there was no ritual or music, and she directly entered through the open middle door, and the whole Zheng family saluted.

Because Zheng Yiqin is old, it seems that the Zheng family has no other female relatives who can come out to answer the gift, so through the veil, Siqing directly saw this prime minister who was evaluated by the empress dowager as "weird". heart disease.Siqing said a few words of relief as usual, Zheng Yiqin was supported by others, and he answered the salute without saying anything.Talking about the fact that Concubine Ding'an hadn't arrived, Siqing also specially explained a few sentences.

At this time, Siqing got Xiao Yi's letter, and it was the time when she was excited, and she couldn't show it too much, so she looked around and said to Cheng Yingzhou: "There are so many people coming in, and there is such a big commotion, it is not good for Mrs. Zheng's illness. Everyone go out and wait."

Cheng Yingzhou said: "Yes." After going out to make arrangements, only a small group of people were left in the front yard. He and Siqing's servants accompanied Siqing across Zhengjia Road, led by Zheng Yiqin, to visit Mrs. Zheng.

After passing the front hall is the inner courtyard, Cheng Yingzhou is not convenient to go there, only the servants and a few attendants around Siqing accompany Siqing into the upper room.

It turned out that there was a small courtyard in the middle of the upper house, where Taihu stones were placed, because not long after returning to Beijing, the house was desolate, and weeds grew over the Taihu stones.

Zheng Yiqin said: "Clumsy Jing can't get up, it's really rude, Your Highness the Empress forgive me."

Siqing said, "Why not?"

Zheng Yiqin retreated with the help of someone who seemed to be the nephew of the Zheng family.

Siqing and his party arrived in front of Mrs. Zheng's bedroom. The servant opened the door and stood by the door for orders. Siqing entered and saw a black silk gauze screen, which went around the screen. There was only a pair of huanghuali armchairs behind it. With a bouquet of white chrysanthemums.

The room was quiet, and Siqing felt something was wrong no matter how dull she was.She stretched out her hand to lift the veil, and there was a silent empty room inside.After the servant inspected, he said to Si Qing: "Empress, there is no one inside."

Siqing was about to speak, when the door of the pavilion at the back of the house was pushed open, and Zheng Yiqin walked in on crutches.This is a more polite move, Siqing warned: "What is Mr. Zheng Ge's intention? Where is Madam Zheng?"

Zheng Yiqin's mouth and nose were crooked, and there was an indistinct laugh between his leaky teeth, "Clumsy Jing yesterday, already gone."

Siqing was taken aback, "What? Why didn't you report it to the middle official who delivered the decree?"

Zheng Yiqin's eyes flickered, and he said with a long bow: "Because I want to see Your Highness the Queen—"

Si Qing looked around and felt that it was very quiet, so she sighed, "If Mr. Zheng Ge has anything to say, you might as well tell His Majesty in the future." Seeing Zheng Yiqin's expression, she seemed to have lost her mind.Reminiscing that he lost his son first and then his wife, he may have been hit hard, Siqing said again: "My condolences to Mr. Zheng Ge."

Zheng Yiqin asked: "Where is the noble concubine Ding'an?"

Si Qing thought to herself why he didn't remember what she had said, so she said, "Grand Concubine is ill today."

Zheng Yiqin smiled contemptuously, and suddenly became articulate, "I heard that Her Highness the Queen insisted on using Sun Pingfu? He violated the order and refused to rescue him, causing the dog to die in Pucheng. The case is still pending, how can he lead the army? How can the Queen trust him to lead the army?" ?”

Si Qing heard that he was questioning this matter, so she said: "There are other complications in this matter. The enemy is at present, and the overall situation is the most important. There are soldiers in Beijing but no generals. It is a last resort to use Sun Pingfu."

"What a last resort," Zheng Yiqin excitedly said, "Is it also a last resort if Her Highness the Empress wants to interfere in the court affairs?"

Si Qing thought that she couldn't tell him about the false order issued by King Anping, and she didn't need to argue too much with this delirious person, so she said, "Naturally."

Zheng Yiqin said: "I also hope that the Queen will recall Sun Pingfu, and I would be so frightened and grateful that I take the liberty to kneel down to beg you."

Si Qing said: "This is a decision of the cabinet, not the decision of the palace. What's more, there is an emergency on the western front, the army has already been dispatched, how can it be repeated?"

Zheng Yiqin's excited expression calmed down, he sighed slowly, and said word by word without expression: "Empress Wu, the sinner of Tang Dynasty, endangers the whole country. Your Royal Highness, the country is no better than Li Tang."

Siqing lost her temper after being scolded during this period, so she said kindly: "Exactly, the war in the country has not been settled, and your Majesty has never had any illnesses. He is even worse than Tang Gaozong."

Zheng Yiqin went on to say: "Guanfu Wu's family was called the year of rule, and the talents were handed over to him. He didn't feel sorry for his family, and he was in danger of the court. He couldn't repay the kindness of the late emperor, the son of King Wei. He was trapped innocently. Punish, heaven and earth are cages, go to the general's place?"

Siqing was thinking that Zheng Yiqin was quite old and had a good memory and knew how to recite it?So he took it out of context, "I don't know anything else, but the truth will come to light one day, and I will surely live up to the heroic spirit of Zheng Fuyuan."

Zheng Yiqin went on to say: "There has never been a dispute over the foundation of the country! It is not so easy for Her Royal Highness the Queen to claim control!"

A series of question marks popped up in Siqing's heart, what's going on, this old man didn't come for Sun Pingfu, but for himself?Mrs. Zheng's death was deliberately concealed by him and not reported, just to lure himself to the Zheng family to scold him to vent his anger?Is your reputation so weak?Sure enough, why a group of people are still worried that they will be ruled by the court?Is not this contradictory?
Si Qing stared at Zheng Yiqin and said: "Old Zheng Ge, if you have something to say, it's better to speak up."

Zheng Yiqin said: "Sun Pingfu cannot be a general."

Siqing thought that this person was really confused, so she went back to Sun Pingfu.

"Before he left Beijing, why didn't Mr. Zheng Ge come to see you? As far as I know, Fan Ziran didn't reject your proposal outright. Now that Sun Pingfu has left Beijing, what does Mr. Zheng Ge mean by forcing me? Can it be recalled?" Siqing said calmly.

"It is not a blessing for the country to act like this, Your Highness the Empress." Zheng Yiqin continued.

Siqing thought that Zheng Yiqin didn't know the inside story, but only knew that his son died because of Sun Pingfu, so it's not hard to forgive him for being dissatisfied with Sun Pingfu's new life, so he said: "Don't talk about the past, and don't complain about it. Take care, Mr. Zheng." Finished talking about Siqing's patience I was almost worn out, and I was about to leave.At this time, Zheng Yiqin still had the same calm and calm attitude, and said surprisingly, "Her Highness the Queen wants to collude with Sun Pingfu to plot rebellion?"

At this moment, Siqing understood that she was too young to hold her breath after all, and Fan Ziran refused to stand out, so she tried to let her stand out, but she was still shot out of the head.

An unknown fire surged up in Siqing, and she forced herself to say to herself: He is obsessed with phlegm, lost his son and wife, poor man.He didn't know the inside story of Anping County King's Army, so he couldn't be angry with him.So he said as usual: "Elder Zheng Ge, Madam's funeral should not be delayed any longer. I still have something to say to Your Majesty, and I hope that the old man will mourn."

Zheng Yiqin said again: "Your Highness, don't you think that everything has come too easily for you to get to where you are today?"

Si Qing ignored it, turned around and left, Zheng Yiqin pursued again: "Why did the Empress Dowager choose you as the middle palace?"

Since Siqing took office in the middle palace, she has been careful with every step, for fear that if she makes a wrong step, she will be lost forever.She asked herself that she had never treated the East Palace poorly, never harmed the palace family members, and the death of Concubine He Ning was always blamed on her.After working hard for so long, all the extraordinary things were done to save Fu Linchuan.In order to keep a low profile, she never pretended to her relatives.But now I get such a testimonial like "women's disaster perishes the country", coupled with the recent desperation and depression, there is a feeling of despair.She didn't look back, and didn't look at Zhou Za's stunned attendant, she said to Zheng Yiqin: "Why did the Empress Dowager do this, Elder Zheng Ge will ask in person in the future."

Zheng Yiqin asked again: "Your father, why did you leave? What's the inside story of the Fuzhou case?"

Siqing said with a smile: "Mr. Zheng Ge has been resigned for many years. When the Fuzhou case occurred, he had returned to his hometown to be honored. If he is not in his position, he will not be involved in his administration. As for the inside story of the Fuzhou case, Ye Xiufeng is already speechless, but Prime Minister He has not yet Confused. If you have a chance in the future, you can go to Taizhou and ask He Xiang in person. If you want to say that Ye Xiufeng is not dead, I can't be in the Linzhong Palace. Ye Xiufeng's death is too coincidental, and there is a ghost in it. Then I can tell Mr. Zheng Ge, I also think this matter is too coincidental, if Mr. Zheng Ge can find out what happened, then I will be very grateful."

Zheng Yiqin threw away his crutches and breathed a sigh of relief, "It's too late, the old man will be a sinner of the court today."

As soon as the voice fell, the mechanism on the side of the screen was opened, and a dozen swordsmen in black jumped out.

Siqing was startled, she was waiting for her here, but Qingjun came again!Thinking about it again, Zheng Yiqin, who didn't know who was motivating him, said that he was immoral, but he was really immoral and smoked, saying that he was not, and he knew that Sun Pingfu was needed on the western front, so he waited for Sun Pingfu to leave Beijing before motivating Zheng Yiqin, who was mentally disturbed, to attack himself.

Siqing deliberately said: "I can't see it, the Gushan Society is Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon! Mr. Zheng Ge, you kill the king with your ministers, and the future history will be like iron, so you don't want to think about the name behind you?"

Zheng Yiqin said: "The old man said that today he will be a sinner of the state."

Siqing thought to herself that she did not have the heart of sacrificing one's life for righteousness when she used Sun Pingfu, but she did not expect that this University Scholar Zheng also had the heart of sacrificing one's life for righteousness when she killed herself?

Siqing probed again: "What if I agree to recall Sun Pingfu?"

Zheng Yiqin said: "Unless the empress orders the cabinet to order Sun Pingfu to die immediately, I will kill myself to thank Your Highness."

Siqing said, "What about Sun Pingfu's mutiny?"

Zheng Yiqin said: "It means that the queen has lost her sight!" After finishing speaking, he said solemnly. "Your Highness doesn't have to talk about him—"

Suddenly there were several screams, apparently the servant who followed Siqing outside the door was killed, and then a drunken man reeking of alcohol and Cheng Yingzhou with an extremely ugly face rushed in successively with swords in hand, and the door was closed by the drunken man.

Cheng Yingzhou looked at Zheng Yiqin and understood something, and then he was about to call out the imperial army, but Siqing stopped him immediately, "The commotion makes a big mess in the capital, and there is no way to end it!"

Based on the current situation, if things get serious today, the story spread by the clan must be that the empress is dissatisfied with the old officials and personally ordered to kill them, not Zheng Yiqin who wanted to murder Zhonggong.When the time comes to spread the word, maybe it will attract people who are dissatisfied with him to imitate, so Xiao Yi won't be at peace again before he returns to Beijing?
At that time, there was a series of loud wine burps in the room, "I don't think you look so familiar!"

Both Siqing and Cheng Yingzhou recognized that the other party was the drunkard who warned Cheng and Gu when Cheng Yingzhou and Gu Heng tracked down the pastry shop on the night Jiang Feng disappeared.Gu Heng said that he is from Wanzhou and followed Zheng Yiqin a few years ago, it seems that what he said is true.

But Siqing and Cheng Yingzhou knew they couldn't say much at the moment, so they didn't answer.Cheng Yingzhou made up his mind to ensure Siqing's safety first no matter what. There were more than a dozen black-clothed assassins in front of him, plus a drunk Gui Yizhong who Gu Liang praised him for his superb skills, he might not be able to handle it well.He tried to disobey Siqing's order to let the imperial army enter, Siqing raised his hand again to stop him, Zheng Yiqin said: "General Cheng, no matter what signal you use to let the imperial army enter, it will take time. Can you guarantee that she will not have any accidents during this time? Speaking of which, thank her for letting the imperial guards stay in the front hall, otherwise we would not have succeeded so easily."

Gui Yizhong wondered: "Huh? Forbidden Army?"
Siqing was born to be gambler, but also quite arrogant, at this moment she held the dagger in her sleeve and said: "If you don't get drunk, you won't return, how about a minute?"

Gui Yizhong shook his head vigorously, "How do you know me?" After speaking, he pointed to Cheng Yingzhou behind Siqing, "It's weird, I think he looks familiar!"

Cheng Yingzhou said: "I don't know you."

(End of this chapter)