The ministers begged me to ascend the throne

Chapter 21
"Could it be that there are treasures in the Pei residence?"

As far as he knew, in the previous dynasty, after the Pei family had an accident, the Pei mansion became a forbidden area.Not to mention being close to Pei's mansion, even the word "Pei's mansion" is kept secret.

There has always been a legend in the capital that Pei's mansion is haunted by ghosts.Back then when the Pei family was wronged, the whole family was copied and beheaded, and blood flowed like rivers.After they died, Pei's mansion was full of resentment. It was heard that in the middle of the night, ghosts and wolves would howl in Pei's mansion, which was very terrifying.

During the previous dynasty, some people wanted to live in Pei's mansion, but because of the strong evil spirit, accidents happened one after another to the people who lived in it, even if they invited eminent monks to do it, it was useless. Since then, no one dared to approach Pei's mansion.

At the beginning of the Great Zhou Dynasty, the first emperor felt it a pity to see the ruins of the Pei Mansion, and planned to order people to repair it, and then reward his subordinates, but during the repairs, someone fell from the roof and died on the spot.All kinds of evil legends about Pei's mansion spread again in the capital, so the first emperor gave up the idea of ​​repairing Pei's mansion and let it continue to be abandoned.

"Laiwang, have you heard of treasures in Pei's mansion?" Laiwang and his dogs used to be stray dogs, and they lived in Pei's mansion.Pei Mansion is an evil place for people, but it is a good place for stray cats and stray dogs.

[I haven't heard of it. 】Laiwang said, 【We didn't find any treasure in Pei Mansion. 】

"There is no treasure, why would anyone approach Pei's mansion?" Zhao Yao rubbed his chin and said thoughtfully, "Pei's mansion is a place haunted by ghosts, not to mention night, even during the day, no one dares to approach it."

[Yaoyao, don't worry, the brothers will help you take care of Pei's mansion, and never let other people run into Pei's mansion. 】

"You should also pay attention to your safety, don't be hurt by those people." Zhao Yao was not worried about those people entering Pei's mansion, nor was he worried about those people finding the secret passage leading to the cold palace from Pei's mansion.

This secret passage is very secret, and it is difficult for ordinary people to find it.He also discovered it because he came to get rich at the beginning.

After Zhao Yao finished speaking, he brought Laiwang and them to train together.

Laiwang and the others are much more proficient in training today, and they can climb over the slope in a smooth manner.

Zhao Yao trained in the secret base for a while, and instead of waiting for them to come, he waited for them to be happy.

Laixi, they are magpies, and they often come to the palace to look for Zhao Yao.

"Laixi, have any of you magpies been to Yangzhou?" Zhao Yao asked, "Or, do you know any magpies in Yangzhou?"

Laixi said: [I have a sister I know who flew over from the south, but I don't know if it is Yangzhou. 】

Zhao Yao was pleasantly surprised: "That is likely to be Yangzhou, is your sister still in the capital?"

Laixi said: [Should still be in the capital, Yaoyao, are you looking for something? 】

Zhao Yao hurriedly said: "I have something to do, I want to ask your sister about Yangzhou's affairs. Laixi, can you bring it to me?"

【Then Yaoyao, you have to wait for a few days. ] Laixi said, 【I have to find it first. 】

"Okay, then I'll wait for you." Zhao Yao felt that he was lucky, and finally waited for a bird flying from Yangzhou.

After making out with Laixi for a while, Zhao Yao left Leng Palace and returned to Kunde Palace.

Liang Zhaoyi was sitting by the window reading a book. Seeing Zhao Yao came back, she smiled softly at him, and then asked with concern: "How is Laiwang's training going?"

"The training is not bad." Zhao Yao said, and noticed the book in Liang Zhaoyi's hand, the title of the book was "Four Seasons of the Year".

Liang Zhaoyi saw that her son had been staring at the book in her hand with a thoughtful expression, so she asked, "What's the matter, is there something wrong with the book in the concubine's hand?"

Zhao Yao withdrew his thoughts from the book in Liang Zhaoyi's hand, and asked his concubine mother, "Concubine mother, is there any secret in the Pei family?"

Liang Zhaoyi couldn't help being startled when she heard her son's question, so she put down the book in her hand, looked at her son suspiciously and asked, "Why do you ask like that?"

"Laiwang and the others said that there were several people wandering around Pei's mansion last night. Pei's mansion is the most evil place in the capital. No one dares to approach it on weekdays. Isn't it too strange that someone is approaching now?" Zhao Yao continued, "I Ask them here, there is no treasure in the Pei Mansion, so it can only be a secret. Concubine Mu, have you read so many books by Concubine Pei, have you discovered any secrets?"

The book "Four Seasons" that Liang Zhaoyi read just now was left by Concubine Pei.When Concubine Pei Gui was thrown into the cold palace, she brought a lot of books to the cold palace.Later, Concubine Pei died, and her books were left in the cold palace.

When Zhao Yao was exploring in the Lenggong, the first thing he found was this pile of books.Liang Zhaoyi likes to read books.Zhao Yao moved all the books in the cold palace to her.

When Pei Guifei was alive, she was a famous talented woman in the previous dynasty.Her books are all good books, and there are many rare copies.

Liang Zhaoyi thought about it seriously, then shook her head and said, "I didn't find any secret."

"That's weird."

Liang Zhaoyi thought for a while and said: "During this period of time, I will carefully read the book left by Concubine Pei to see if there are any clues."

"Mother, let's forget it." Zhao Yao said, "Whether there are secrets in the Pei Mansion has nothing to do with us. If there is a secret, we know it, but it is not good, and maybe it will be dangerous." Apart from being jealous of Concubine Pei's favor, there should be other reasons for copying and beheading the whole family. "Maybe it will involve the secrets of the previous court. This is not a good thing. We'd better not get into it."

Liang Zhaoyi felt that what Zhao Yao said was right, so she nodded and said, "That's fine."

"Concubine Mu, it's getting late, I should go to the horse farm." This afternoon, practicing horse riding is his favorite class.

"Change your clothes first." Liang Zhaoyi urged, "Be careful when riding a horse, don't fall."

"Mother Concubine, how could I fall." Zhao Yao said proudly, "I am a master of horseback riding."

"Yes, yes, you are a master of horseback riding." Liang Zhaoyi laughed and said, "Don't get carried away with your complacency, you still have to be careful when riding a horse."

"I will pay attention." Zhao Yao waved to Liang Zhaoyi, "Mother, I'm going to change my clothes."

"Go."

Zhao Yao returned to his room and changed into a riding suit.Then, take Tongxi to the racecourse.

In the north courtyard of the palace, there is a horse farm.On weekdays, the imperial army practiced riding here.Sometimes, Emperor Wu of Zhou would also come here to ride horses.

On the way to the racecourse, I met the Eighth Prince.

The Eighth Prince was specially waiting for Zhao Yao on the way.As soon as I saw him, I handed him the bad goose palm duck letter.

"Today, the East Palace's lunch has a dish called Goose Feet and Duck Xin. I specially asked the Prince's brother for this dish. It's still hot, so you can eat it while it's hot."

"Brother, you asked for it specifically for me."

"Isn't this your favorite dish?"

Zhao Yao nodded again and again: "Well, I love eating it the most, thank you starling." He said gratefully, "Mynah, you are the best."

Seeing Zhao Yao's happy face, the Eighth Prince unconsciously showed a smile: "Don't be discovered by the fourth brother when you eat, or you will be told by the fourth brother."

"Brother, I understand." Zhao Yao said, and couldn't wait to take out one and eat it.

"How about it, does it suit your appetite?"

Zhao Yao nodded vigorously and said, "It's delicious, it's so delicious."

"Eat slowly, don't choke."

"Brother, you go to the East Palace for lunch every day, do you always eat delicious food?"

"Brother Prince is thrifty, not every meal is very rich. However, every dish in the East Palace is very delicious."

After the Eighth Prince finished speaking, he saw Zhao Yao looking at him enviously.

"Brother, you eat delicious food every day, you are so happy." He also wanted to go to the East Palace for dinner.

"I don't go to the Eastern Palace to eat delicious food."

"Brother, you are stupid. Since there are delicious food in the East Palace, you must eat more." Zhao Yao pouted and said, "If you don't eat for nothing, you won't eat it."

The Eighth Prince poked Zhao Yao's forehead with his hand, and said helplessly and dotingly: "You just know how to eat."

"People don't die for their mouths." Zhao Yao said confidently.

The eighth prince was amused by Zhao Yao's words: "What kind of nonsense are you talking about?"

"I am right. After all, food is the most important thing for the people." Zhao Yao shook his head and said, "The purpose of life is not to eat."

"Okay, go ahead and eat."

"Brother, do you want to eat?" Zhao Yao took out one and handed it to the Eighth Prince.

"I've eaten it, you're delicious."

Zhao Yao was not polite when he heard this, and continued to eat happily.

Seeing Zhao Yao eating with gusto, the Eighth Prince was actually a little greedy.Every time I see my tenth brother eating, I feel very delicious.At the same time, I feel very satisfied, as if nothing is important, nothing is happiness.

Seeing that they were about to arrive at the racecourse, Zhao Yao put away the bad goose palm duck letter and handed it to Tong Xi, who asked Tong Xi to keep it and eat it after school.

When Zhao Yao and the others arrived at the racecourse, the third and fourth princes had already arrived.

At this moment, the Third Prince and the others are surrounding a steed.

This steed is red all over without a single hair, and it runs like a ball of flames, so it is called Agni.It is the favorite horse of Emperor Wu of Zhou.Before that, he had been accompanying Emperor Wu of Zhou on the battlefield, and had saved Emperor Wu of Zhou from danger countless times.

It has a very strong temper.Except for Emperor Wu of Zhou, Agni didn't let anyone ride it, nor let anyone get close to it.

The third prince and the others stood far away, not daring to get close to the fire, otherwise they would be sniffed rudely by the fire, and might even be kicked by it.

(End of this chapter)