Jinghong Tower

Those who cried loudly were not only Mr. Gao and the scholars, but also ordinary people. As long as they can remember, there has been Jinghong Tower in Jinling City.

Jinghong Tower was their childhood, boyhood, and youth. Now when they take their grandson out for shopping, they will point to the simple and elegant building and say to their grandson: That is Jinghong Tower. When my grandfather was a child, he also followed his grandfather. Grandfather was here.

But now, Jinghong Tower is gone. They don't care about the Taizu Golden Plaque. What they care about is that this extremely familiar place is gone, just like their lost youth, gone forever.

Jinghong Tower is getting old and will be gone. They are also getting old and they will be gone too.

It was not only the aborigines of Jinling City who also cried loudly, but also some who had moved the capital with the emperor.

Anyone who can make the long journey from the capital to Jinling has some wealth. When they were in the capital, they had big houses and shops, a bright future, and a good social circle. They knew which restaurant would be more stylish to entertain guests. They also know which snacks are the most delicious, which doctor has the best medical skills, and who they should turn to for help at home.

But when they arrived in Jinling, they realized what it means to be homeless when you leave your hometown.

They haven't even bought a suitable house yet, and the family is still living in an inn.

There were also some people who came here after selling their shops in the capital. At that time, they thought that as long as the emperor was at his feet, they would have nothing to worry about as long as they had money.

But now they have money, but they can't buy a shop. People with good connections in the capital don't know where they are now. Their eyes are darkened, and they finally see Jinghong Tower, and they are surprised to see their family members. He said, "Yeah, there is also Jinghong Tower in Jinling. The boss there may be from the capital. I'm asking them for help. I wonder if I can buy a suitable shop."

But before he could go in and make connections, Jinghong Tower was burned down.

Not only Jinghong Tower was burned down, but also their newly ignited hope.

They regretted it. They heard that King Jin had not invaded the capital yet. If they stayed in the capital, wouldn't they be in danger? They could still live and work in peace and contentment as before?
The crying became louder and louder. There was fear, regret, anger, sadness, and endless disappointment in the crying.

Disappointment with life, disappointment with the court, disappointment with those in power.

King Qi was sitting in a private room on the second floor of a restaurant, looking at the raging fire from a distance through the open window. One of his followers whispered: "I heard that Zhending Jinghong Tower was only closed for a month. It attracted countless students to gather together and alarmed the Yamen, and later a poetry meeting was held with the title of Jinghong Tower."

King Qi sneered: "Have you found out? Is there any relationship between Jinghong Tower in Jinling and He Ran?"

The personal attendant said: "My subordinates have checked that after He Jinghong disappeared, her people fell apart. Some people went south and took over Jinghong Tower in the south. From then on, there was no communication between the north and south Jinghong Tower. He Ran took over It’s Jinghong Tower in the north, and the things in the south have nothing to do with her.”

King Qi nodded. This was the same as what he had heard before. He Ran's hand could not reach the Yangtze River.

"He Ran is just He Ran. She is not He Jinghong. Some people just don't understand such a simple thing. They are frightened, but that's all."

Others may not know why Taizu disliked the Empress Dowager Min, but King Qi had already investigated it.

Min was so stupid that she sent her brother to kill He Jinghong. He Jinghong didn't even lose a hair, but her brother had his head cut off.

It was this incident that made Taizu wear away his little love for her as a couple.

"It's so stupid. It's not easy to be stupid for a lifetime." King Qi sighed with emotion.

The next day, baskets of zhezi were delivered to the young emperor through the hands of King Qi. However, King Qi did not come. He still had many government affairs to deal with.

Seeing so many Zhezi, the little emperor was stunned. He had not seen Zhezi for a long time since King Qi became the regent. "Xiaodong, what does King Qi mean?" The little emperor was worried and looked at the little eunuch Yuan Xiaodong next to him for help.

Yuan Xiaodong is the godson of the eunuch Yuan Ying and the most popular person around the little emperor.

Yuan Xiaodong was good at ventriloquism. He could learn various bird calls, and the little emperor liked him very much.

Hearing the emperor ask himself, Yuan Xiaodong said with a smile: "Your Majesty, don't worry, I will take a look at what is written on these folds first."

"Read it quickly and tell me after you finish it." The little emperor was anxious, but he did not have the courage to read the contents of the brochure.

He was worried that those people would give him the throne to King Qi. Yes, he had nightmares several times, in which the ministers shouted long live to King Qi's mountain.

Yuan Xiaodong has already opened a fold: "Hey, the fold is impeachment, impeachment."

Yuan Xiaodong was hesitant and did not dare to continue, but the little emperor was overjoyed. Since Yuan Xiaodong said it was impeachment, it was definitely not impeachment of himself. The emperor could only persuade, not impeach.

"Say, I forgive you." The little prince straightened his back, feeling confident.

"It is the Empress Dowager who is being impeached." Yuan Xiaodong said.

The little emperor was surprised, but his expression became more calm: "Send it up and show it to me."

After reading one fold, two folds, and a whole basket of folds, the little emperor let out a long breath.

All the excerpts are about impeaching the Empress Dowager!

The Empress Dowager is disrespectful to Taizu!
The little emperor was a little at a loss. He asked Yuan Xiaodong: "Are they asking me to persuade the emperor's grandmother? But will the emperor's grandmother listen to my words?"

Yuan Xiaodong said: "You are the Empress Dowager's most beloved grandson, and the Empress Dowager will understand your difficulties."

The little emperor thought about it. How difficult his current situation is. If others don't know, how can the emperor's grandmother not know?

The little emperor mustered up his courage and took Yuan Xiaodong to see the Empress Dowager.

But as soon as he finished explaining his purpose, the Empress Dowager became furious: "Emperor, do you also think that the Ai family disrespects Taizu?"

The little emperor's lips were pursed and he could not utter a single word.

The Empress Dowager was furious: "These rebellious officials and traitors are making a big fuss out of a trivial matter. What they want to deal with is not the old woman Ai Jia, but you, the emperor. Who is Ai Jia doing this for? It's also for you!"
Then He Ran is He Jinghong's apprentice, and she is a rebel. Doesn't the Ai family even have the power to deal with the rebels?
Emperor, when you grow up, don’t be confused anymore. In this world, don’t you know who is being hypocritical to you, who is sincerely good to you, who is spying on you, and who is protecting you? "

The Empress Dowager pointed at the folds brought in by the eunuch: "These are just waste papers, take them out and burn them!"

The little emperor walked out of the courtyard of the Empress Dowager in dejection. The smoke from the burning papers was so thick that his throat was choked and uncomfortable.

The little emperor hid behind a rockery and coughed heartbreakingly.