Jiaochu

Chapter 180 Yangzhou Governor (28)

"Really?" Yanjiang paused meaningfully, and then brought up another topic, "Your Excellency, you should know that King Xia had two beloved concubines, one was Concubine Chen, who I heard later committed suicide in the cold palace, and the other was Concubine Die. Concubine, I heard that this empress is the reincarnation of the Butterfly Fairy. When she entered the palace, she won the favor of King Xia with her butterfly dance under the moon. Since then, her favor has not faded. I was lucky enough to witness this butterfly dance under the moon last night. As expected, Yes, with the power of the country and the city, it is no wonder that I can get a share of favor from the Concubine Chen."

When he heard the word grace, Qiu Yu's expression tightened a bit, and the corners of his lips almost pursed into a straight line. His pale and weak face also gained a bit of blood, as if blood was rushing to his head, and he was holding back a sigh of relief. .

"Your Excellency, there is no need to be nervous. I have no ill intentions towards my wife, and I don't want to bring up those old sesame seeds and rotten millet matters to trouble Your Majesty." Yan Jiang explained understandingly, "If Your Excellency can clear up one of my doubts, I believe It’ll be good for the lady too.”

Qiu Yu frowned, as if he was having a fierce ideological struggle in his heart. After a while, he stared at Yan Jiang and asked, "Can you promise not to hurt her?" Yan Jiang replied, "As long as Mrs. Don’t be the enemy of Da Hui." Qiu Yu smiled sarcastically, "The tree wants to be quiet but the wind is not stopping. She just wants to live a calmer life, but they just refuse to let her go." Here, he clenched his fists, and there was a hint of anger in his eyes, as if he would cough again due to emotion at the next moment.

"Last time, I said I didn't remember how I was poisoned. I think it was to protect my wife. I don't want to involve my wife, but if the other party's goal is my wife, what's the use of trying to hide it," Yan Jiang said.

"I'm useless, I can't protect Sheng Niang." Qiu Yu sighed and shook his head, his expression dejected.

"My lord, please don't blame yourself for now." Yanjiang comforted him, "There are always things that people cannot do. If you can trust me, please answer the following questions truthfully."

"If the general wants to know who they are, I can only tell him one name, Jackdaw."

"Is it the killer organization under Jin Yihou?"

"It seems that the generals all know that Sheng Niang... is an orphan. She has no choice. To that person, whether it is Sheng Niang or others, they are just chess pieces, pawns that pave the way for him. There is no choice, life or death. That person is dead, why are they still refusing to let her go!"

"Does your Excellency know Wu Peng?"

"He is a witch doctor under Bai Jie. This man has a sinister mind and likes to feed poisons. He must have given me this poison. Apart from him, I can't think of anyone else who can have such vicious methods. He just wants to threaten Sheng Niang to go back. Sheng Niang finally lived a peaceful life, but now it is ruined by them. If Sheng Niang wrongs herself again, I-ahem..."

Yan Jiang hurriedly poured a glass of water for Qiu Yu, and after the other party calmed down a little, he asked: "It was Gong Ziyu who surrounded and killed Bai Jie back then?" Qiu Yu looked startled, and after a while he nodded slowly. , "My father once said that Bai Jie's wolfish ambition will lead to rebellion in the future. The Prince's Palace——" He paused and concealed the word "Your Highness," "The Prince saw through Bai Jie's ambition to take advantage of the chaos to become emperor, so he used the title of His Majesty the King." In the name of summoning Bai Jie into the palace, Bai Jie probably didn't expect that the prince would really kill him. After all, it is taboo to kill generals in front of the battle, but if he doesn't cut the mess quickly, Bai Jie will have to wait until Bai Jie drains the capital's troops. , then there will be nothing left to do.”

Speaking of this, he sighed with emotion, "The roots of the Xia Dynasty have been eaten away by those moths. Even if the prince removes Bai Jie, he will be unable to recover."

"That's why the emperor never shows mercy to those corrupt officials." Yan Jiang said.

Qiu Yu nodded and said: "The Holy Lord is a wise king, and both Wei Chen and Sheng Niang understand this."

"My lord, that's what you said. I have one last question." Yan Jiang paused for a moment, as if listening to the goings-on around him, and then asked, "Did Bai Jie die in the mirror killing back then?"

"Mirror killing?" Qiu Yu shook his head in confusion, "I was not in the palace at that time, so I don't know how Bai Jie died." When he said this, he paused, as if he remembered something, " My father never mentioned how Bai Jie died, and the people in the palace were also very secretive about the matter. Bai Jie's death became a taboo, and no one dared to mention it in the court. If the general wanted to know, he would probably have to Only when we find the soldiers who surrounded and killed Bai Jie can we know."

Yanjiang pondered for a few seconds, then stood up and said, "Sir, have a good rest. I'll leave Madam's affairs to you." "Ms. Sheng has no intention of being an enemy to anyone. She just wants to live a peaceful life. I hope the general will keep his promise."

"A gentleman's words are hard to follow. I don't know if I am a gentleman, but I never break my word."

……

When I came out of the post house, the morning fog on the street had dissipated, leaving only a few thin mist hidden among the clusters of blooming winter jasmine flowers. The breath of spring had already arrived.

Yanjiang took the last bite of the buns and rode away. The sound of Dada's hoofbeats echoed in the early morning streets, and his heroic figure was like a young man in bright clothes and an angry horse.

A carriage drove by in the morning light. The golden bell hanging in front of the carriage jingled, and there were five-color tassels hanging from the four corners. A faint fragrance floated from the hollow-carved windows with fine patterns. When they passed by the people on horseback, A slender hand opened the curtain and took a look outside, then lowered the curtain.

The carriage turned around the restaurant on the corner and headed towards Zixue Pavilion.

After stopping outside the Zixue Pavilion, a woman with snow-skinned beauty got out of the carriage. She had a pair of light brown eyes with a charming and exotic look, and her forehead was decorated with a golden flower. She looked like a fairy concubine.

The two maids who followed him were equally good-looking, pretty and lovely.

"Girl, you are back~" Mother Li from the building greeted her with a warm smile. This mother Li is in charge of all the girls and maids in Zixue Pavilion. She is about forty years old, plump in figure, smart in speaking and doing things, and good at meeting people. Even with a three-point smile, the person who could make Aunt Li flatter her so diligently was the former oiran of Zixue Pavilion, Yan Ruo.

"Uncle Xiao Guo called for the girl yesterday, but she was not there. Fortunately, Uncle Guo is a reasonable person. If he met those unreasonable guests, I don't know what the trouble would be."

"With mom here, there's no way to cause trouble."

While they were talking, the two of them entered the building. Mother Li whispered: "That girl Mingyan has been so angry lately that she even refused to play the piano for the guests. Girl, you have to talk to her well and don't spoil her too much." ”

"I understand, mom, go get busy."

After Mrs. Li twisted her waist and left, Yanruo took the two maids back to the room upstairs.

After about a cup of tea, a maid came over with Mingyan.After another cup of tea, the maid gave Ming cigarettes and left.

(End of this chapter)