Under the sky

Chapter 114: Chaosing Zhu with Purple ([-])

When Chu Jingtan arrived at Taiping Pavilion, everyone had already arrived. When they saw her, everyone saluted and said hello, but she just nodded.Shen Yuqing stepped forward to say hello, and Chu Jingtan saw Xie Gubai next to him, and then saw Zhu Menshang who was talking nonsense and was surrounded by many people, all of whom nodded in admiration.

"Where's Xiaoxiao?" Mrs. Chu asked.

"Talking to my aunt in the back room, I'll send someone to invite you." Shen Yuqing said, "Mother, take a rest for a while, and I'll send someone to have a banquet."

Mrs. Chu said: "No, I'll say hello to my aunt and ask her to come out." Then she walked to the back room.

Seeing that there was no maid at the door, she guessed that she was hearing Aunt Xu talking.I just heard Aunt Xu say: "There must be a limit to your nonsense! Doesn't your brother love you? You live a good life that many girls can't even dream of. This is what Qingcheng gave you, but you only care about it." I don't think about Qingcheng at all. You are good-looking and docile, so your husband's family will definitely love you. Help Qingcheng attract strong support. If you give birth to a heir apparent from the Nine Families and consolidate the alliance between the two factions, how can Cangheng Mountain be released? Do you like it? This is to repay Qingcheng. Your mother is a good role model, why don't you learn from it, but you want to learn from your aunt!"

Chu Jingtan didn't say anything and opened the door. This scared Aunt Xu and Mrs. Ya, and I don't know if she heard them.Chu Jingtan saluted and said hello, "Auntie, Mrs. Ya, Yu'er is waiting for you two."

Aunt Xu nodded and stood up. Shen Weichen stepped forward to take her arm. Chu Jingtan said, "I'll go with your brother. Auntie is right, don't imitate me."

Aunt Xu snorted, not embarrassed, but Mrs. Ya was a little embarrassed.Chu Jingtan has a straightforward personality. Although she restrained herself after marrying into Qingcheng, she often disliked Aunt Xu for being stale in private. This was because her father-in-law was still alive at the time, and secondly, she respected her as an elder and did not make things difficult for her husband. She would avoid her whenever possible. , Occasionally, I would just make a few sarcastic remarks if I didn't want to talk about it.If those words just now were said to be sarcastic and too contradictory, or if they were said to be Mrs. Chu admitting her mistake and being supportive, no one would believe it.

Shen Weichen knew the meaning of Mrs. Chu's words. She had just been scolded by her aunt. Although she felt aggrieved, she did not complain. Instead, after hearing Mrs. Chu's words, her heart felt sour and her eyes were red. She was afraid that her mother would notice, so she hurriedly lowered her head and walked out.

When she arrived at the hall, she saw the guests seated separately. Zhu Menshang was leaning against the beam, and Xia Lijun was standing next to him. Although they stood together, they did not exchange a word.When Zhu Menshang saw her coming back, he stepped forward to greet her and cursed softly: "Your brother is so shameless that he didn't send anyone to rescue you."

Shen Weichen said: "Brother is busy. I'm used to hearing these words since I was a child, so I just want to hear them one more time. Doctor Zhu, do you have any jokes? Tell them to make me happy."

Zhu Menshang spread his hands and said, "The joke is gone, but I can poison your Aunt Xu to silence you."

Shen Weichen smiled and said, "Today is an auspicious day, so don't say bad words."

Zhu Menshang looked at the hundreds of people at the banquet in the hall and said thoughtfully: "I hope today is really an auspicious day." He pointed at Xia Lijun and whispered, "That Mr. Xu is not a friend enough and left after a while. I see It’s embarrassing that no one is talking to her. Go up and say a few words to her, mother, where did you find such a difficult girl to talk to?”

Xia Lijun stood next to the pillar in the corner. She was of low status, poorly dressed, no one cared about her, and she didn't know where to sit.Shen Weichen stepped forward to say hello and said, "Xia Xingshi, just follow cousin Lian Yun and Mr. Fu."

Xia Lijun looked around and said, "This place is really not suitable for me."

Shen Weichen said: "If you want to be promoted in the torture hall, you need to know more people."

"Is this the reason why the hall master invited me?" Xia Lijun shook his head and said, "I don't know these things and I don't want to learn them. I don't want to climb up. I just want to find something worthwhile and do it well."

Shen Weichen understood what she meant and said apologetically: "I understand, there will be no next time."

Xia Lijun found a seat at the table in the torture hall and sat down. Shen Weichen sat next to Xie Gubai and next to Shen Yuqing. On the other side of Xie Gubai was Zhu Menshang.Next to Shen Yuqing on the other side are Mrs. Chu, Aunt Xu, and Mrs. Ya.

Seeing Xie Gubai's calm expression, Shen Weichen asked in a low voice: "Mr. Xie, aren't you afraid?"

Xie Gubai said: "It's not practical."

"I can't see it."

Xie Gubai said: "Since I said those words to your brother, I have been looking for death in everything I do. You have to do it even if you are not practical. People make plans and God makes things happen."

Shen Yu stood up to raise his glass and exchanged a few words, nothing more than thanking everyone for coming to celebrate his birthday and so on.Shen Weichen looked at Shen Yuqing.He was still smiling. They had practiced lying together since they were young, learned how to cover up their unhappiness, learned how to suppress their anger, and let Shen Yuqing learn to be a person who was indifferent to emotions and anger.

How tiring this is...

She suddenly felt sorry for her brother.

Shen Yuqing turned around and met her sister's eyes.Almost at the same time, he also recalled the days when he practiced lying with his sister when he was a child.

After drinking for three rounds, Shen Yuqing looked at Xie Gubai, who nodded slightly.Shen Yuqing knew it well, stood up to propose a toast, and came to Fu Langyan's table.There was a table of people in the torture hall. When everyone saw him coming, they all stood up.Shen Yuqing raised his glass and said: "Everyone be quiet, I have something to say." When he said this, he used his inner strength to send it out. Everyone in the banquet hall of Taiping Pavilion could hear it. When the young master spoke, everyone put down their chopsticks and listened attentively.

Shen Yuqing raised the cup to his chest, looked around, and said loudly: "Everyone knows that Mr. Fu has served Qingcheng for three generations, from being the envoy to Qingcheng to being the chief punishment in Qingcheng. He has solved countless cases, big and small. I heard that Mr. Fu is now too There is also a plaque reading 'The Rebirth of the Blue Sky' sent by the people of Fengjie hanging in the Yi Gate. Mr. Fu, Qingcheng has relied on you these years, I would like to toast you."

Fu Langyan hurriedly leaned forward and said, "I don't dare. I work hard at my humble position, but I'm afraid I won't live up to the old master's trust."

Shen Yuqing drank the wine in one gulp and said, "This cup of farewell wine cannot express the Shen family's gratitude to Mr. Fu."

"What kind of farewell drink?" Fu Langyan couldn't help but be startled, and was about to ask when Shen Yuqing raised his glass and said: "Three days ago, Mr. Fu asked me to resign from the post of chief criminal in the execution hall and return home. I saw Fu I am very determined to get old, so I agreed immediately." As he spoke, the corner of his eye was still on Fu Langyan, and he saw the unbelievable look on this three-generation veteran minister, and the sadness in his eyes.

There is obviously only one year left, why?Why does the young master want to do this to me?Shen Yuqing seemed to hear the elder who had watched him grow up questioning him.

"From tomorrow, cousin Shen Lianyun will be the head of the execution hall." Shen Yuqing raised his glass, "Congratulations, cousin."

Although Fu Langyan's resignation was sudden, it was not unexpected. After all, he was in his sixties, which was about the same year.It's just that Song Conglong's assassination case has not been solved. Anyone who knows Mr. Fu knows that his character will not resign before his responsibilities are fulfilled. Doesn't this leave a stain on his experience?

Shen Lianyun's hasty appointment is even more suspicious.Not to mention anything else, the headmaster hasn't come back yet, and it is estimated that it will only happen in the past few days. Even if he wants to take office, he can wait until the headmaster comes back. After all, Mr. Fu is also a third-generation veteran. Can't he afford to wait in these few days?Besides, who appointed this new hall master, the prince or the head?Some people had begun to whisper, and Mrs. Ya frowned, seeming to find it strange.

Seeing the commotion at the scene, Chang Buping was the first to raise his glass and said, "Hall Master Fu, you have worked hard these years." Xu Jiangyou also stood up and said, "Junior, I would like to toast Master Fu for grandpa." He filled another glass and said, "Congratulations, Hall Master Shen. Lord." Mrs. Chu also stood up: "Mr. Fu, my husband, wife, mother and son will never forget your contribution to Qingcheng." After saying this, she held the cup in both hands and bent down to give it a long bow.

When Fu Langyan saw the master's wife giving such a big gift, he hurriedly bent down to return the gift, even saying he didn't dare.Mrs. Chu said: "Auntie, please say something."

Aunt Xu was also surprised. No one had told her about this, but she had never been involved in political affairs after marrying into Qingcheng. She only knew that these three generations of elders had worked hard for Qingcheng for 40 years, so she stood up and raised her glass and said: "Fu Lao, I have worked hard for you these years."

Seeing Aunt Xu getting up, Fu Langyan's eyes turned red as he thought of the former head Shen Huaiyou. He raised his glass and said with a trembling voice, "Old madam... I am worthy of Qingcheng." After that, he drank it all.

When everyone saw Mrs. Chu talking to Aunt Xu, most of their suspicions were gone. Later, Mrs. Ya also thanked Mr. Fu. Everyone raised their glasses and came forward to congratulate Mr. Fu on his retirement and Shen Lianyun's new appointment, or to reminisce about the past or to fawn over him.

Shen Lianyun raised his glass and said, "Mr. Fu, thank you for your support over the past few years."

Fu Langyan also raised his glass. When he clinked his glasses, he suddenly thought of something and suddenly reached out with his left hand and grabbed Shen Lianyun's right wrist.Shen Lianyun didn't expect that he would suddenly make a move. He let out a soft cry, as if he was in pain, and dropped the wine glass, smashing it to pieces on the floor.

The assassin who assassinated Song Conglong was injured on his right wrist.

Shen Lianyun didn't panic, grabbed Fu Langyan's right wrist, and said with a smile: "Mr. Fu, you scared me. Don't worry, I will bear the punishment in the torture hall." He shook his arm twice hard and looked like It's like two people making love with each other's arms.

Fu Langyan finally understood why he searched all over Ba County but failed to find the murderer.There were thousands of questions in his mind, but in the end he only asked one sentence: "Why?"

Why does the young master want to do these things?Just to drive him out of the execution hall?Why?
"If Mr. Fu wants to know, just ask the young master." Shen Lianyun let go of his hand and stretched out his foot to push away the broken porcelain on the ground, "If the young master is willing to tell me."

Fu Langyan was in a daze. He wanted to say something, but he didn't know what to say.Suddenly, he heard Mrs. Chu's voice again and looked back.

"One more thing." While drinking wine, Mrs. Chu raised her glass again.This time she also used her inner strength to send out her voice, which was heard throughout the room, and everyone was silent to listen to her.

When the time came, Shen Yuqing's heart suddenly skipped a beat, and she couldn't help but feel her heart pounding, even a little dizzy.He suddenly discovered that his mother's fingers were stained with Dankou, although it was only a light layer.

"Although Qingcheng is not big, it occupies the land of Ba and Guizhou and has millions of people. You are all the pillars of Qingcheng. Qingcheng's success depends entirely on your assistance. I am here to toast you all to the people of Qingcheng." As she spoke, she raised her glass and drank it all in one gulp, and everyone also raised their glasses and drank it all. "My husband has been the head of the family for 11 years. The political affairs are complicated and laborious. It relies on the concerted efforts of all of you to relieve the worries of the head. You have performed your duties faithfully. I would like to toast you all on behalf of the head." Mrs. Chu raised her glass again.

Everyone didn't notice anything strange at this time and drank another drink.

"The crown prince, Shen Yuqing, is young and has little knowledge. They say that jade cannot be used without cutting. Fortunately, he has a kind nature and can plan for the world. I am very happy to have such a son, but he is still young after all. I will still need to rely on you in political affairs in the future. I hope you can assist him like you assist his father." After speaking, he raised his glass and drank it down.

After arriving here, everyone faintly realized that something was wrong. Qingcheng was in a state of turmoil these days, several important officials were removed one after another, and even today's banquet was a bit weird.

"Actually, in the past few years, I have been very busy with government affairs. My husband has had little food and many things to do, and he often feels uncomfortable. He is just afraid of causing chaos and keeps it secret. Only Dr. Zhu and Yu'er know about it."

At this point, everyone became commotion, and Mrs. Ya, Aunt Xu, Shen Qinzhi and other Shen family members were also very confused.Everyone looked at Zhu Menshang, only to see him nod slightly and said: "It is true. I have advised the head to rest, but unfortunately the political affairs are complicated and I can't calm down."

Chu Jingtan stopped and waited for the commotion to subside.

"As a wife, I really can't bear for my husband to work so hard. Our husband and wife have been discussing in private for a long time. Today is not only the day for Mr. Fu to retire, but also a more important matter to be announced." After everyone calmed down, Chu Jingtan continued.

"The leader decided before going to Kunlun that this year's birthday party will be held..."

"Officially hand over the position of head to the dog son Shen Yuqing."

There was an uproar and everyone was shocked. They never expected that such a big event would be announced during today's birthday banquet without any warning in advance.

Mrs. Ya was shocked: "Brother and sister, this..."

Mrs. Chu interrupted her and said, "Sister-in-law, if you have any questions, let's talk about it when we get back."

Mrs. Ya never participated in political affairs. She had no way of telling whether what Mrs. Chu said was true or false, but she just felt it was inappropriate.

Shen Yu stood up, raised his glass and said, "I will have to rely on you all from now on."

Someone wanted to ask a question, but before he could speak, Xie Gubai also stood up, raised his glass and said loudly: "I, Xie Gubai, am willing to do my best to be loyal to the master! If you violate this oath, there is such a cup!" After saying that, he drank it all. The wine glass was thrown to the ground and shattered.

Chang Buping, Xu Jiangyou, Miao Ziyi, Shen Lianyun, and several close associates who had been arranged earlier stood up at the same time and said loudly: "We are willing to be loyal to the master. If we violate this oath, we will have such a lamp!"

The rest of the people saw someone standing up, and some followed suit, and they all followed suit and threw cups on the ground. Some of them were mature and thought it was strange. They didn't dare to act rashly at first, but after hearing the sound of throwing cups one after another, they also started to waver.After all, Shen Yuqing was the eldest son and the only son, and Mrs. Chu personally said so.Everyone knows that he has a gentle personality. Even if he has behaved abnormally in the past few days, he may be preparing to take over. Will he usurp a position that will fall to him sooner or later?So they all got up and threw their lamps.

In the Taiping Pavilion, there was only the sound of cups being thrown. At this time, no suspicions mattered. Who could not show loyalty?Even the most experienced person stood up and threw a glass, and Shen Lianyun took the lead in shouting to congratulate Shen Yuqing on becoming the new head.

Only Fu Langyan had mixed feelings... So, is it because of this?

Done!At this point, the brothers Shen Yuqing and Shen Weichen finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Pretty much the best result.Although there are still a few steps left, as long as we control Qingcheng first, we have a good chance of winning.Moreover, only the fewest people should be informed.

Shen Weichen was so happy that he grabbed Xie Gubai's arm. Xie Gubai frowned and said, "Little sister, be gentle!"

Shen Weichen was embarrassed and asked in a low voice: "I'm sorry, are you not hurt?"

Xie Gubai shook his head, pinched his arm and turned to ask Zhu Menshang: "You don't want to throw a cup?"

Zhu Menshang rolled his eyes: "I'm not from Qingcheng!" At this moment, his palms were covered in sweat.

Chu Jingtan patted Shen Yuqing on the shoulder and said: "Yu'er, there is a long way to go in the future. You...take care of yourself and don't...become a better leader than your father..."

Shen Yuqing's eyes were moist, and he understood what his mother meant.

"What are you doing?!"

Suddenly, there was a loud shout that overwhelmed everyone. It was a sound that everyone was familiar with.Everyone looked back and saw a person standing outside Taiping Pavilion.

Isn't it Shen Yayan?

Shen Weichen exclaimed: "Dad!"

No one expected that Shen Yayan would come back sooner or later, but she would come back at this time today.Shen Yuqing and Xie Gubai did not expect that the spies sent to Tongren did not report the news of Shen Yayan's return to Qingcheng. How did he avoid the spy?
Shen Yayan glanced at her daughter and said, "Madam, Xiaoxiao, come here!"

Shen Weichen hesitated and glanced at his brother.Shen Yuqing remained silent.Now was not the time for him to speak. Mrs. Chu was more qualified than him to challenge Shen Yayan, so she could only rely on her mother to convince her second uncle.

Mrs. Chu's expression remained unchanged and she said, "Master Ya, Yong Ci and I have decided to pass on the position of head to Yu'er today."

"How come I haven't heard of this?" Shen Yayan took a step forward.

"This is our family matter." Mrs. Chu did not give in. "Could it be that if the position of head of the family is not passed on to Yu'er, it can be passed on to Master Ya?"

Mrs. Ya had already walked towards her husband. Seeing that Shen Weichen hadn't moved, she turned around and shouted, "Xiao Xiao!"

Shen Weichen hesitated for a long time, then looked at Xie Gubai, who nodded slowly, and then Shen Weichen walked towards his father.When she walked to the door, she suddenly discovered that there were many guards standing on both sides of the door. When these guards saw Shen Weichen arriving, they swarmed up and guarded in front of Mrs. Ya and Shen Weichen.

Shen Weichen exclaimed: "Dad?"

It turned out that my father did not come to Taiping Pavilion alone. He came with troops.But he had just come back, how could he know that his brother was going to seize the throne today?Who leaked the secret, or was there some other reason why his father came back to lead the army?

"Master Ya, what does this mean?" Mrs. Chu said, "If you have any questions, wait until Yong Ci comes back and ask him. Today is Yu'er's happy day, so don't mess around."

"You are rebelling!" Shen Yayan said, "I will arrest you and wait for the leader to punish you!"

"Rebellion? Who wants to rebel now?" Shen Yuqing, who had not spoken for a long time, stood up and said, "Master Ya!"

He has never been an embroidered pillow, he is just kind, but when he really needs to make a decision, he will make a decision.

"I am the leader now! The disciples of the execution hall listen to the orders!" Shen Yuqing said, "Shen Yayan is arrogant and guilty. He will be captured on the spot and awaits punishment. No matter life or death!"

Shen Yayan's expression changed and she said coldly: "Okay! Guard the disciples and obey the order!"

He is the commander-in-chief of the Qingcheng Guards and controls all the guards. As soon as he opens his mouth, the guards behind him immediately become alert.

"Shen Yuqing and Chu Jingtan intended to rebel. They were captured on the spot and are awaiting execution!"

In Taiping Pavilion, the situation is tense!
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