Concubine like a house

Chapter 198 Extra Story: Concubine's heart is like a journey, gathering and dispersing silently (1)
[-]. It is useless to think about love straight
The world is flashy, and sometimes I long for a simple and wanton life, but I can't resist the disturbance and entanglement of the world.There is really too much helplessness in the world of mortals. If princes and nobles can't get everything they want, let alone ordinary people?
Or maybe it is precisely because princes and princes are so precious that they will face more involuntary situations?

When she came out of Prince Jingyi's mansion, Nie Peixiao was very confused.He admits that he has begun to miss the high-spirited, youthful and frivolous years-no worries, only the company of rhythm.

But the miss is the miss, the road to reality is still under his feet, and there are still people urging him to keep moving forward, never stopping.

Looking up at the sky, the setting sun melts gold, and the dusk is heavy.In another five hours, Shen Yu and Chuxiu will be taken to the execution ground and sentenced to death.

And now Nie Peixiao has pinned all her hopes on King Jingyi.Asking King Jingyi to speak out is the best strategy he can think of; if even this person can't persuade his brother, then he has another bottom strategy.

Of course, he hoped that this gambit never came in handy.

Riding the horse and galloping back to Prince Cheng's Mansion, Nie Peixiao knew that all he could do now was wait.

Princess Xie Peili knew how to measure, and didn't ask too much about his whereabouts. She only prepared a sumptuous dinner, and the two of them were silent during the dinner.After taking a few hasty mouthfuls, Nie Peixiao got up and went to the study to wait for news.

After waiting, it was late at night.

Finally, when someone from Yingyuan Palace came to spread the word, it was said that Emperor Tianshou let him enter the palace to discuss matters.

The holy study room was brightly lit, making it look quiet and eerie.In the huge room, only the Emperor Tianshou was inside, and he was deep in thought facing the imperial case.

Despite being so far away, Nie Peixiao still saw bloodshot eyes in the emperor's phoenix eyes, which shows that he is also suffering tonight and thinking about everything.

Nie Peixiao suppressed the ups and downs of her emotions, and was ready to be angered by the emperor, she knelt down and saluted: "I have seen the emperor, I hope the emperor will forgive me."

"You also know that Zhen will commit crimes? Knowing that you dare to do so?" The emperor's condensed voice came faintly, which was incompatible with the bookish and ink-scented room.

"There are some things that you know you can't do, but you have to do it." Nie Peixiao only had this sentence, and he knew that the emperor brother understood him.

Isn't the emperor's heart like a mirror?However, he saw a trace of desolation and sadness on Nie Peixiao's face.

Where did the unrestrained and unrestrained ninth brother go?Now he was forced to look like this?And I, who is the emperor's brother, can be regarded as the culprit.

Thinking of this, Emperor Tianshou's heart suddenly softened a little, and guilt towards Nie Peixiao suddenly emerged, and then swept his whole body violently: "Be flat. If you want to save people, you can tell me directly, why bother to beat around the bush and beg for peace?" King Yi?"

Nie Peixiao was silent for a moment, then slowly got up and replied: "Because I know that I can't persuade you, it will only increase the suspicion between you and my brother."

In a word, the Emperor Tianshou was struck back speechless.Indeed, if King Jingyi didn't come forward tonight, even if Nie Peixiao came, she would return in vain.

The Emperor Tianshou looked at the two objects on the imperial case and did not speak again.

In front of the emperor, one was a map on a parchment scroll, and the other was a decree that had just been drawn up.He picked up the Daoming yellow silk from the case, waved it to Nie Peixiao, and said in a deep voice, "I will do as you wish."

Nie Peixiao took the imperial decree, opened it immediately and glanced at it, and frowned unconsciously when she saw the words "relegated to common people", "This decree is inappropriate."

"What's wrong?" The Heavenly Granted Emperor raised his phoenix eyes slightly, the eyes were as sharp as a falcon.

"It's really inappropriate for you to demote Shen Yu to a commoner." Nie Peixiao said bluntly, "Shen Yu is a rare soldier and horse general. You should know better than me what his achievements have been in the field over the years. If that's the case, why not Use him again?"

"Reuse?" Emperor Tianshou sneered, "If I reuse him, let him resist the decree again and again?"

"You know he won't." Nie Peixiao replied very calmly, "This time he walked before the gate of hell, and he will definitely not in the future."

"Besides..." Nie Peixiao paused, with a hurt look on his face, "Besides, with Chuxiu by his side, there is no one worthy of his resistance. Chuxiu will persuade him."

"You see it clearly. Let go?" The emperor suddenly changed the subject and asked about this relationship.

Obviously, this question made Tangtang Cheng Wang even more frustrated, his handsome eyes lowered and he said: "So what if you don't let go? The two of them are determined to live and die together, and I am an outsider."

In fact, he never went in from the beginning to the end, he was just a bystander all the time.It's just that he is too conceited and regards himself as a person in the game.Now I suddenly wake up, I have never been in this situation, everything is self-confessed and self-obsessed, that's all.

Nie Peixiao laughed at himself, and looked at the imperial decree in his hand again. This time, he realized that the decree was not stamped with the imperial seal, which shows that there is still room for negotiation.So he said to Emperor Tianshou again: "Brother Emperor, do you know what happened to my younger brother when he went to Jingyi Palace?"

Emperor Tianshou was sitting on the dragon chair, waiting for the next article.

"My younger brother was in Jingyi Palace, and saw the joint letter from the general of the Northland, imploring him to come forward to protect Shen Yu's life." Nie Peixiao said again, "Actually, a few days ago, they also came to my younger brother for help. "

"What do you want to say?"

"I want to say that Shen Yu has a very high prestige in the north and is loved by the army and the people. It would be a pity if such a talent is discarded." Nie Peixiao persuaded, "The way of a king is to know people and make good use of them. My minister Brother, I dare to say that you have been doing well in the past, but it is a pity that after the reunification of the North and the South, you have regressed instead."

Nie Peixiao's last words were exactly the same as what Jingyi Wang Chenlang said just now, the Emperor Tianshou heard it, and his mind became more and more depressed.

Yes, since the peaceful reunification of the North and the South, he has become more cautious as an emperor.In the past, only the four states of Nanxi were considered, but now the five states of Beidi were added to the territory, which really caused him a great headache.

Emperor Tianshou finally found out that his background in the army was only suitable for being a king in troubled times, not for governing the country with martial arts.That's why he made many mistakes and was criticized by others in the short period of one or two years since Beixuan's surrender.

He also admitted that this half of the country came too easily. He failed to carefully understand the folk customs, let alone treat the north and the south equally.

Is it because I care about the people of the Northland, or do the people of the Northland reject the reunification?I've been king for too long, and now I'm the real one who's overwhelmed, and I'm the only one who stands alone.

The Emperor Tianshou stepped down from above Danchi with his hands behind his back, walked slowly to Nie Peixiao, and asked him: "Since you disagree with this will, why don't you tell me, how should I arrange Shen Yu?"

"If you really don't like him, then let him go to the Northland to guard the border." Speaking of this, Nie Peixiao suddenly knelt down and begged, "I implore you to make Shen Yu king."

"King?" Tianshoudi's face was full of inconceivable inconceivable.

"It's the king." Nie Peixiao said again, "Since Shen Yu is quite respected in the Northland, you can let him govern the five states in the Northland and share your worries."

"You can come up with an idea." Emperor Tianshou immediately vetoed, "Feng Wang cracks the earth, he will be the next minister!"

As we all know, Chen Xuan used to be the heir son of the king of Beixi Town, and Chen was also the only prince with a different surname in Beixi.They guarded the place where the north and the south meet for a long time, and they had the military power in their hands. Finally, they supported the army and stood on their own, overthrowing Beixi and Jiangshan, and establishing the country and Beixuan.

With this lesson learned, Emperor Tianshou would not easily promise Shen Yu to be king.

"The north and the south have just been united. If he is crowned king, wouldn't it be the same as splitting? I have handed over the five northern states!" The tone of Emperor Tianshou became more and more stern, "Once he is crowned king, he will become a vassal king in the future. A divided situation."

"Shen Yu definitely won't." Nie Peixiao categorically denied, "What kind of temperament is he, and whether he has the desire for power, my minister is very clear. Besides...he is accompanied by Chuxiu, one is strong, the other is soft, and the other is soft. Xiu won't let him go down this road."

"You sound good!" Emperor Tianshou sneered and sarcastically, "If he really embarks on the road of separatist rule, it will be too late!"

"What will happen in the future is up to two. The younger brother can only guarantee Shen Yu himself, and his descendants will not ask questions." Nie Peixiao said flatly, "With your ability and resourcefulness, there must be a way to restrain him, and you won't let him embrace him." Bing respects himself and becomes the second minister."

Hearing this, Emperor Tianshou's face paled slightly, but he still refused to let go: "I still don't know that you are so generous to your rival in love, that you would not only save his life, but also ask for a seal for him?"

Nie Peixiao ignored the cynicism in the words of Emperor Tianshou, pondered for a moment and replied seriously: "If Chuxiu likes me, I will definitely treat her as a concubine. Now that she has chosen Shen Yu, I hope her future status will not be that of a concubine. Wronged."

He sincerely raised his eyes to look at Emperor Tianshou, and continued: "Shen Yu is my friend for many years, and it is only natural to ask him to be named. Since the people in the Northland are not stable, it is better for you to send him over than to find someone else."

In fact, Nie Peixiao still had another concern that he didn't say out loud - is it possible that the whole world is a king's land, if Shen Yu is really demoted to a commoner, where will he go?Emperor Tianshou has the most unpredictable temperament, maybe one day he will become suspicious again, and kill Shen Yu quietly again.

Since one must live under the control of the emperor, it is better to be in a high position openly and aboveboard, which can make the emperor fearful and dare not act rashly.

In the position of the Heavenly Granted Emperor, it is much more difficult to punish someone clearly than to secretly plot...

While Nie Peixiao was thinking about it, Emperor Tianshou also had another consideration——

After the reunification of the North and the South, there must always be someone to lead troops to garrison the North, not Shen Yu, or someone else.At that time, it will be even more difficult to guarantee whether the situation of "separatist rule of the vassal kings" will be formed.

At least Shen Yu is not very sensitive about his official career, and he seems to have no ambitions now; Chuxiu is also a person with a brain, if she reminds him, Shen Yu should keep his own place.

As for the aptitude of the descendants of the two of them a hundred years later, is it up to them to decide?
Moreover, Mrs. Xie of the Yun family is old and has a short life span; In the north, the Yun family has lost a dreaded headed mistress, and he can feel relieved of Yun's family for the time being.

With such an analysis, letting Shen Yu seal the king to go to the Northland is indeed a success in one fell swoop - winning the hearts of the people in the Northland and solving Yun's worries. Thanks Dade...

After thinking about it, Emperor Tianshou began to pace unconsciously, and after hesitating for a moment, he asked Nie Peixiao: "If I don't agree to make Shen Yu king, what will you do?"

"Then I have no choice but to follow the example of King Jingyi and leave the house alone." This was Nie Peixiao's next strategy.

"Are you threatening me?"

"It's not a threat, it's disappointment."

disappointment?The emperor's eyebrows furrowed fiercely: "Are you disappointed in me?"

"Since my mother passed away, it is impossible for my younger brother not to be disappointed in you." Nie Peixiao finally said the words from the bottom of her heart, and sighed, "But 'disappointment' does not mean 'despair', you are still my seventh brother."

Disappointed, because there were expectations.As long as you don't despair, you have the opportunity to rekindle hope.

Emperor Tianshou instantly understood that he, the ninth younger brother, was betting on brotherhood and planning a future for Shen Yu and Chuxiu.It's a pity that the heavenly family should be ruthless, and the emperor should have no heart, but I am so greedy, not only wanting the power of the country, but also wanting the warmth of human affection...

Emperor Tianshou sighed heavily, turned around and walked up Danchi again, and quickly wrote down another imperial decree.Then, he personally took the imperial seal and put it on it, and said to Nie Peixiao: "Let Cen Jiang go to the prison in Gyeonggi first, and order him to suspend the execution. After the morning court today, you can go to announce the decree in person."

Nie Peixiao took the decree and looked at it carefully, her heart suddenly relaxed, and finally she was willing to show a comforting smile: "Thank you, brother."

Emperor Tianshou seemed extremely tired, and waved his hand at Nie Peixiao: "Go down, I will rest for a while."

"Your brother, leave." Nie Peixiao grabbed the bright yellow silk in her hand and retreated silently.

Just as he walked to the door of the Holy Study, the voice of the Emperor Tianshou sounded again: "Forgive me."

Those three words made Nie Peixiao's eyes warm.Today, his seventh brother is finally willing to admit what he did, and he finally waited for this belated apology.

Nie Peixiao turned around suddenly, looked at the tall and straight figure on Dan Chi from a distance, and replied in a daze: "I regard you as the seventh brother, not the emperor's brother."

After finishing speaking, he turned around and pushed the door out.

Outside the window, the night has gradually disappeared into the sky, reaching the last moment of the alternation of day and night.This dawn comes at such a timely time, it is full of infinite hope.

It's time to head back to Yanyan City!No matter whether he is in Chuxiu or not in the future, it will always be his fief, and there will be memories about her.

So what if you're not in the game?He still managed to win the round.

Straight lovesickness is useless, but melancholy is innocent.

[-]. The reincarnation of the world is wonderful without words
After coming out of the prison in Gyeonggi, the carriage drove all the way, and stopped in front of Weiyuanhou's Mansion.

The same deep house of a wealthy family has always belonged to the Shen family, but the name has changed several times.

The former Marquis of Wenchang's mansion had a noble family, but the General's Mansion of Weiyuan was incompatible with the Jingzhou family; after it was changed into Marquis of Weiyuan's mansion, Shen Yu was away from Jingzhou for a long time, which made the house deserted.

Up to now, it is Weiyuan Palace.Shen Yu is about to go to Beidi to take up his post, and this mansion will also be completely vacant.

Shen Yu raised the curtain of the car and looked in front of the door. He saw a few servants climbing very high, and they were removing the plaque, replacing the former "Weiyuan Hou's Mansion" with "Weiyuan Prince's Mansion".

"They act rather quickly." Shen Yu smiled with thin lips.

Zhu Ying also probed, and said with a smile: "Today morning, the Emperor Tianshou has officially announced his will, so they will naturally have to speed up their actions."

Looking at this ancestral house with a history of a hundred years, Shen Yu said with emotion: "I don't know when I will come back next time."

"It's time for you to return to Beijing to report on your work." Chu Xiuqing smiled back, and asked again, "Why, can't you bear it?"

"How could it be?" Shen Yu sighed again, "Now I have not only revived the lintel, but also glorified the lintel. If the father and elder brother know the truth, it is time to rest in peace."

At this point, he couldn't help but clenched Chuxiu's catkin tightly.In fact, from the moment they came out of the prison in Gyeonggi to the present, the hands of the two have never let go.But now, it's time to say goodbye.

"I can't leave Beijing without authorization this time." Shen Yu smiled to Chuxiu Road, with reluctance and regret in his words, "Tomorrow morning, I want to thank my superiors, accept the ceremony of becoming king, and prepare for going north, I'm afraid It’s going to be a very busy month.”

"It's okay." Chuxiu said softly, "I'll wait for you in Yanlan City."

Shen Yu nodded resolutely: "Naturally, I will prepare a generous gift and go to Fangzhou, and I will go to the post after receiving the betrothal gift."

He looked at Chuxiu's shining eyes, and did not shy away from the presence of Zhu Ying and Yue Wan, and continued: "Wait for me for another month, this time I will never make a mistake."

"Don't say this too early." Chuxiu prodded him pretentiously, "Let's go through mother's test first."

Hearing this, Shen Yu smiled without saying a word, and gave Zhu Ying a meaningful look.The two men looked at each other and smiled, neither of them pierced Mrs. Tai's words.

After a while, Shen Yu smiled confidently, and replied to Chuxiu: "Don't worry, Mrs. Tai has already regarded you as her daughter, and I am her half son. It's too late for her to be happy when she sees me!"

Thousands of words can't finish expressing each other's heartfelt feelings, but temporary separation is still inevitable.Although Chuxiu had publicly stated that she would accompany Shen Yu to die, she only knew about it on a small scale. Now that Shen Yu is crowned king, she is naturally unable to stay in the Weiyuan Palace.

Today is different from the past, and the two love each other, so naturally they are not in a hurry.

Shen Yu let go of the hand holding Chuxiu, and asked with great reluctance: "When will you set off for Yanlan City?"

"Tomorrow, I want to go back earlier. I heard that Yiran gave birth to a boy." When he said this, Chuxiu couldn't hide the relief on his face.

"Cheng'er became a father in a blink of an eye, and I, as an uncle, lag behind him." Shen Yu didn't hide the smirk on his face.

Chuxiu was very embarrassed, and couldn't help but sneak a look at Zhuying and Yuewan, one of them pretended not to hear, the other hid his face and smiled coquettishly.Seeing this, she was even more ashamed and annoyed, her beautiful eyes gouged out Shen Yu's look, and she pursed her lips to feign anger.Sure enough, Shen Yu begged for mercy repeatedly, and then reluctantly got out of the car.

(End of this chapter)