Taohuaxi

Chapter 53
in the palace.

Four watch.

Wan Zai suddenly woke up on the couch.

In the past few days, the KCNA has been reshuffled, and government affairs have been quite busy.He had not been to the concubines in the harem for several days, and rested alone in Xinuang Pavilion of Qianqing Palace.Since he ascended the throne to this day, he finally feels that he is a real king.

The unsmiling Zhang Taiyue who preached endlessly is gone.This was the most comfortable thing for him.

Ten years, ten years after he ascended the throne, he was finally able to take charge.

Zhang Taiyue relied on the support of the late emperor and the queen mother, and suppressed him with Confucian righteousness. He talked about the sufferings of the people. He, Zhu Yijun, was a majestic emperor. He wanted to build a palace for his beloved concubine, but he still had to look at the face of a minister!

He had no choice but to respect Zhang Taiyue, put Zhang Taiyue in high regard, support Zhang Taiyue's bullshit New Deal, and live in Zhang Taiyue's shadow.God knows how much he hates this name!

Zhang Taiyue responded to every call in the court, where did he leave him?
The moment he saw Zhang Taiyue's body with his own eyes, he held the coffin and cried bitterly, feeling both happy and scared.It seemed that the next moment, the person in the coffin would jump out again, cough and scold him.

died.

Zhang Taiyue is dead.

The dead can no longer stop him.

He muttered silently in his heart: "Teacher, you defeated Yan Song in a fight, Gao Gong in a fight, and defeated ruthless people one after another. Now, only after I defeat you in a fight can I truly become a master."

Three days later, the tide of joy slowly faded, and he began to feel that something was missing in his heart.The wind whistled inward, blowing in a huge confusion.

The pointing old man is gone. From now on, he has to face the huge empire and the civil and military officials with their own thoughts.

Last night, he had a dream.

He dreamed that when he was a child, Zhang Taiyue was ordered to give him lectures. He fell asleep on the table. Zhang Taiyue took off his robe and put it on him.When he opened his eyes, he saw Zhang Taiyue's loving eyes: "Your Highness, you must study hard."

In the sixth year of Longqing's reign, his father passed away. There were internal and external troubles, and fierce ministers were in power. He was in panic and didn't know where he was.Zhang Taiyue knelt in front of him, with tears streaming down his face: "I swear to protect my emperor even if I die. Your Majesty trusts me, why should I worry about it?"

His palms were full of sweat, and Zhang Taiyue accompanied him step by step towards the Golden Palace.Zhang Taiyue's mountain-like body blocked all the blood for him.

This is the most tender color about Zhang Taiyue in his memory.

When he woke up, he was covered in sweat, and what he shouted was: "Sir, sir, teach me, sir!"

The little eunuch waiting outside the tent knelt on the ground: "Your Majesty, what are your orders?"

He raised his forehead and asked, "Is it going to court soon?"

"Your Majesty, it's only the fourth watch, so it's still early. Besides, haven't you already issued a decree to stay away from court for seven days?"

Oh.

Yes.

Hooray for finally waking up.

The lights in the hall flickered.

He sat up and pondered for a moment: "Go and ask Feng Changgong to come and see the saint as soon as possible!"

The little eunuch agreed to go.

After a while, Feng Gao came.

Feng Gao was injured.

Blood was still dripping from his forehead.

Wan Zai looked at him: "What's going on?"

Feng Gao hurriedly said: "Long live your Majesty, it doesn't matter, I'll knock it off..."

"Huh?" Wanzai said slowly, "Tell the truth."

Long live has always been like this, the more he says nothing is wrong, the more he feels that something is.

"Long live, yesterday, the statue of Yue Fei in the East Factory suddenly fell to the ground and hit several people..."

"Who were all hit?"

"You have ministers, Ge Dasheng, Lin Maocai..."

Banzai frowned.

These people are all people directly related to Zhang Taiyue's death.

Yue Fei seemed fine, how could he fall?
I heard that the most loyal and virtuous people are actually stars in the sky. Could it be that the teacher is taking revenge?

The people in Dongchang are all his confidants.Next step, is it his turn...

Banzai's face became more and more solemn.

He had some cramps in his legs.The chronic illness of childhood seems to have recurred.

He waved and motioned for Feng Gao to come closer.

Feng Gao came over.

He lowered his voice and said, "Take a few people and quietly place Zhang Taiyue's spiritual tablet in the Ancestral Temple."

Yesterday he almost ordered Zhang Taiyue to be whipped to death, which made him feel a little uneasy.

His father once allowed Zhang Taiyue to accompany him to worship at the Ancestral Temple.

Now, he broke his promise, not only because he was afraid of Zhang Taiyue's resentment, but also because he was afraid of his father's reproach.However, Zhang Taiyue has been convicted and can never be overturned.Therefore, this matter can only be handled quietly.

Feng Gao took the order and went.

An hour later, a big disaster occurred.

The beam from the Ancestral Temple fell on the spot, almost crushing those people to death.

Feng Gao came back lamely.

Long live got up and paced back and forth in Xinuang Pavilion.

Feng Gao shared the same hatred as Long live, and said: "Long live, is that traitor Zhang Taiyue finally unable to accompany the late emperor? If he makes Your Majesty unhappy, he should drag his body out to feed the dogs..."

"Shut up!" Wan Zai shouted angrily.

What do these people in Dongchang know?
Although she was completely loyal to him, in the end she didn't know gods or saints, and she had no awe at all.

It was slowly getting brighter.

Today is the day to execute Cheng Huaishi.

People from Dali Temple sent something that they said was found on the prisoner Cheng Huaishi. On it was the imperial ear given by the emperor. They did not dare to keep it without authorization and presented it to His Majesty for inspection.

The little eunuch came over with a tray.

Long live saw clearly, it was a wishful knot.

The wishful knot was awarded to Zhang Taiyue by his father.

In the past years, when my father was entrusting an orphan, he once said: "I give Ruyi's knot to Ruyi's ministers, hoping that you will protect Ruyi's country and create Ruyi's peace."

Zhang Taiyue has always kept this wishful knot as a sacred object.

Now, when I give it to Cheng Huaishi, I want to beg Long Live to spare the life of his disciple.

Wan Zai clutched the Ruyi Knot and was silent for a long time.

Feng Gao, who was lame under the beam, stayed by his side.

Someone from the Twelfth Prison came to report: "Your Majesty, the Taoist temple built a few months ago has leaked!"

Banzai yelled and ordered people to put out the fire.

At this point, he was sure.

This is wrath.

After he calmed down, he gave Feng Gao a secret edict——

"Only you and I know about this matter, so we must keep it a secret. Cheng Huaishi will be punished today to shock the world. If you go, you will..."

In this way, I gave some instructions.

Very thorough.

Feng Gao hesitated.

Until Wan Zai glared at him fiercely, Feng Gaofang knelt on the ground and said, "I accept the order."

Feng Gao limped out.

Banzai sat alone in front of the desk for a long, long time.

Outside the window, there was a vague sound of wind.

He got up and went to Fengxian Hall.

May all the ancestors and gods understand him.

Unless Zhang Taiyue is removed, he will not be able to take charge.In court, he needs to make his own decisions.

This world and the four seas belong to him, and he cannot accept the slightest disobedience.

The last thing he did for Zhang Taiyue was extremely benevolent and righteous.I hope that idiot Cheng Huaishi will appreciate it.I even hope that Zhang Taiyue’s spirit in heaven can appreciate it.

The emperor is the father of the king.The people are the people.

The king and father of all the people in the world.

If these people had known this, speculated on their superiors' intentions in everything, and catered to their superiors' wishes, how would they have ended up where they are today!

He Zhu Yijun is right!

Banzai's mood finally calmed down in a few sticks of green smoke.

The news of Cheng Huaishi's execution had been leaked by the government for a long time, and everyone knew about it.

Many people spontaneously rushed to the execution ground to say goodbye.

There were also many people who wanted to watch the excitement and watch how the new dignitary of the imperial court, Zhang Shoufu's tacitly approved successor, was beheaded.

Chengfu.

Xiaoyin asked me carefully: "Miss, do you want to see my uncle off?"

I look up.

Maybe it was because I had cried a lot in the past few days, and my eyes were a little blurry.

I looked at everything in the bedroom.

When I first came to Beijing, Cheng Huaishi took my hand and came to the east courtyard. He said to me gently: "I'm afraid Madam won't be used to it, so I specially ordered Heming to decorate it according to the style of the old house in Yangzhou. Madam, do you like it?"

That scene seems like yesterday.

Today, we have to part ways with him.

How could I bear to watch his execution with my own eyes?
If I didn't see him, I might just pretend he was still alive.

Even though he has divorced me.

Even after so many days of marriage, he never mentioned the word "love" to me.

Good or bad.

He is my husband forever.

I became the husband of Gaotang.

I shook my head at Xiaoyin: "I'm not going."

Xiaoyin was silent.

The sunlight is like boiling water, boiling me.

It was almost noon.

I got up and sat down, sat down and got up again.

Difficult to decide.

Finally, I took a step and walked out of the door involuntarily.

Today is the day he died for his country.

I should hold on and go see him one last time.

Walking to the courtyard, a limping figure appeared.

"sister!"

It's Feng Gao.

Why is he so hurt after not seeing each other for just a few days?

I quickly supported him: "Douya, what's wrong with you? Is His Majesty giving you a hard time?"

He shook his head, pulled me into the room with difficulty, looked around, and closed the doors and windows.He lowered his voice very low, as if he had something very important to tell me.

"Sister, please change your clothes later and go through the back door. I have arranged a carriage to take you to Wuling Mountain behind Qionglin Academy. Behind Wuling Mountain, there is a small road leading to Jicheng. Sister , you go on the run with him."

He looked at me with pain and pity, his eyes were so clear, full of attachment and reluctance.

I was puzzled: "He? Who is he? It's been a while now, how can my sister think about going elsewhere?"

He became anxious and whispered in my ear, "Cheng Huaishi is not dead."

I was startled and looked up suddenly.

How dare he do such a bold thing?

"No. Douya, sister can't hurt you."

Admittedly, I want Cheng Huaishi to live.

But I must not let Dou Ya suffer from this.

"Sister, I know that you are fond of Cheng Huaishi. I have made a plan since I returned to the palace. No one in this world knows Long Live Master better than me. I understand every inch of his emotions. Don't worry, this matter is Lord Long Live has given me a secret edict. The execution will be carried out as usual on the execution ground."

After he disappeared from Cheng Mansion, he actually accomplished such a difficult thing.

Seeing that I didn't take any action, he handed me a stack of banknotes and urged: "Sister, don't worry, I have a way to escape. I will always be fine. You don't have to pack any luggage, just take the banknotes with you. Leave quickly. Come on! Banzai told me not to let anyone know. I'm afraid something will happen and it won't be good if he changes his mind again."

I heard this and nodded.

He walked me to the back door.

The sun split open and spread into his eyes.

He burst into tears and suddenly hugged me tightly.

"Sister, if I am a complete person in the next life, I will go find my sister again. Sister, please stand in front of Guangyue Tower and don't walk away."

After saying that, he pushed me out of the door.

Someone has already answered outside the door.

"Bean sprouts—"

I watched him with tears streaming down his face and disappeared before my eyes.

His pink face, rosy eyes, and thin lips.

As poignant and beautiful as a peach blossom tree.

Wuling Mountain.

I arrived at the place Feng Gao said, but I didn't see Cheng Huaishi.

The coachman said in surprise: "The factory owner clearly arranged it..."

There were all rustling sounds in the woods.

I dragged the driver behind a big tree and quietly observed the movement.

A figure in a flying fish suit flashed past.

It's Jin Yiwei.

What are the people from Jinyiwei doing on Wuling Mountain right now?
I listened with bated breath.

Mullin's voice came.

"Can you see clearly?"

One person replied: "I saw clearly that Factory Master Feng and a man sneaked up to Wuling Mountain. The man looked very much like Cheng Huaishi. I didn't dare to disturb him and went back to report to you, sir."

"Feng Gao is always cautious when doing things for His Majesty. Cheng Huaishi is a death row prisoner appointed by His Majesty. How dare he? It's impossible... Besides, how can the Minister of Dali Temple be so easy to fool?" Mullin pondered.

"Anyway, let's try to hunt him down. If it's really Cheng Huaishi, wouldn't you have accomplished great feats in front of His Majesty?"

"That's true. Feng Gao suppresses me in every aspect. Your Majesty believes in him more than you believe in me. I have long been unconvinced. If I get a hold of this matter, I can trample him under my feet from now on..."

Power is indeed the most effective medicine.

Mullin's voice was filled with joy.

I remembered what Feng Gao said to me.This matter was a secret edict given to him by His Majesty.Then Mullin must not know.At this time, Mullin thought he had a handle on Feng Gao, and was so excited that he didn't know why.

Where did Cheng Huaishi go?
I followed them quietly from a distance of five feet.

On Wuling Mountain.

I saw a nunnery in the distance...

(End of this chapter)