Phoenix Fight: The First Concubine

Chapter 149 Big Event

Therefore, even if Xiao Mingrui has a deep affection for his wife, that's his business, and it's not something he can't do, at least it sounds like a good talk.

If he ignored his wife but favored a concubine, Emperor Jianwu would probably be furious, even more angry than Murong Wei.

Murong Wei skillfully greeted her sisters-in-law, relatives and friends, and someone asked Murong Wei to take the child to have a look.

At this time, the nanny had already arrived with Hutou and Lele in her arms, and a smoker was raised in the conservatory of the Tuisi Garden, which was very warm. At this time, everyone saw a pair of dragon and phoenix twins carved in powder and jade, and Hutou was staring , looked curiously and impatiently at these people in front of her, but Murong Wei knew that the baby's eyesight was not enough to see too far, so she doubted what the tiger head could see.

On the contrary, Lele was as well-behaved as ever, she was still sleeping soundly at this time, and she was very calm about being surrounded by people.

"Oh, this is my nephew." Xiao Mingchen hugged Hutou yelling, Hutou was very uncomfortable being held by him, and he wanted to cry.

"Hey, don't cry, Fifth Uncle will give you a gift." Xiao Mingchen frantically coaxed his nephew while making a wish, but Hutou didn't agree at all, he just opened his mouth and cried.

Murong Wei glared at him, and hurriedly carried her son back, but fortunately being held by his mother, Hutou felt comfortable and stopped struggling.

"Fifth brother, what do you want to give to your nephew and niece?" King Qi asked with a smile.

He looked at Murong Wei frequently, and he was also very surprised when he said it, how could Murong Wei be so lucky?
Is this woman's life so good?Simply enviable.

He didn't know the truth about the dead concubine in Luo Wang's mansion, but now, Murong Wei was obviously very happy.

With the love of her husband and a pair of children, it can be said that she has everything a woman wants.

Regarding this point, even King Qi had to admit that this was a lucky woman.

Xiao Mingchen hesitated and said: "This is for me to tell my nephew and niece in private."

Everyone thought it was funny, so the King of Chu joked, "Why, when will nephew Wenzhi understand people's speech? Could it be that he knew it from birth? It's amazing."

Murong Wei also couldn't help laughing, she cast a glance at Xiao Mingchen with her beautiful eyes, this kid has become a lot better since he got married, and was cured by Princess Qin Chu, now he is very honest.

Of course, Xiao Mingrui couldn't say that it was something he promised Murong Wei back then, and he pretended to be mysterious and said it was a secret. Xiao Mingrui watched from the side, and when he saw his embarrassment, he also watched the excitement.

"Of course my little nephew is extremely smart. If I tell him now, he will naturally know when he grows up."

Xiao Mingchen was still irrational, so Chu said helplessly to Murong Wei: "Second sister-in-law, look, he's joking again."

Murong Wei glanced at Xiao Mingchen, "Then I'll be waiting for Fifth Brother's gift."

Xiao Mingchen had someone prepare it a long time ago, of course he wouldn't take it out at this time, but planned to hand it over to Murong Wei in private.

The Chu family knew about this public case, so she was afraid of being asked, so she quickly changed the subject.

Although the two children are the protagonists today, everyone has no way of knowing what they are thinking, nor what future they will have in the future.

Because she was afraid that the child would freeze, Murong Wei had asked someone to carry the child down, so as not to make the child sick after staying outside for a long time.

The guests are divided into men and women, and they set up a stage to sing.

Xiao Mingrui couldn't help offering a toast to this full moon wine. Murong Wei had a chat with his aunt, aunt and others, and watched a play with them.

After waiting for an hour, Murong Wei apologized and went back to nurse the child.

Although there is a nanny to take care of her, Murong Wei seldom leaves the child too far away. In fact, although she looks the same as before, she is actually a little uncomfortable, and wants to go back to see the twins several times.

It's just that everyone is attracted by the relatively rare thing that two children are twins, so they were mostly busy watching it before. Fortunately, everyone didn't dare to hug each other. Everyone knows how close they are.

Murong Wei went back to Tianxiang Garden, this time in the main house, and opened a side room next door as a baby room, where the nanny took the baby to sleep at night, and Murong Wei arranged it carefully, all of this But I hope to give all the love to my beloved baby.

When Murong Wei came back, Aunt Yue was coaxing the crying Hutou, Murong Wei asked in surprise, "Why are you crying again? What's wrong?"

"Your servant looks hungry, right?"

Murong Wei took it over, "This brat just likes to make a fuss. There is almost no time to stop."

Because Murong Wei is breastfeeding herself, she will not come, and the nanny is not sure whether to breastfeed the child, there are many taboos.

Aunt Yue knew about this, so she mentioned it to Murong Wei.

Murong Wei didn't know that they thought so, so she told the two nannies that if the children were hungry and she was not around, she would let them breastfeed first, she would not let the children wait for her hungry.

Murong Wei was breastfeeding, and as soon as Hu Tou grabbed food, he devoured it hungrily, really worthy of his father's nickname.

Lele was fed by the nanny first, and she was still sleeping at this time, but she was neither crying nor fussing.

If it wasn't for her crying, Murong Wei really wondered if there was something wrong with her daughter.

At this time Xiao Mingrui came back, he didn't tell anyone else, he just came over to look quietly, and saw his wife breastfeeding, his good son was scrambling to breastfeed, Xiao Mingrui looked at it, and suddenly felt jealous: Huh, cheap You boy!

Xiao Mingrui came in quietly, Yuegu saw that he was about to speak, but he stopped her with his hand, and with a look, the others all backed away.

Murong Wei didn't know that everyone went down, she was busy taking care of her son, she didn't realize it until she felt a presumptuous gaze, and when she looked up, she saw him standing in front of her, his eyes were staring at her chest.

Immediately, Murong Wei's face was stained with a layer of red clouds, and she said angrily: "Why didn't the lord make a sound, but it scared me."

Feeling his gaze, Murong Wei felt a little embarrassed, and turned her back quickly.

Xiao Mingrui said regretfully: "Aren't you worried about Hutou and Lele? You have just given birth, your body is important, and it's cold, so don't go out too much."

"You've also noticed that you've been so busy recently that you've lost weight."

"I understand, the lady has always been the best to me."

"Husband, do you only know now? Did you think I treated you badly before? It's hard to say, but I don't know about it."

Xiao Mingrui kissed her on the lips, and said with a smile: "How could I blame the lady, isn't this emotional?"

Murong Wei said dejectedly: "What are you feeling? Oh, look how fat I am now, no, I have to lose weight."

The point is that she wants to restore her former girlish figure, but she can't get used to herself now, so she has to wait until she loses the flesh.

"Not fat." Xiao Mingrui said, "I think it's just right."

The two couples were talking softly, and Xiao Luzi's voice did come from outside, saying that there was an urgent military situation to report.

Xiao Mingrui was wondering what happened, so he went out to ask a few questions.

When he came back, his face was already very ugly.

"What happened?"

"In today's military situation, the barbarians bypassed Jialing Pass and crossed the Great Wall to raid Guyang City. As a result, the county magistrate actually abandoned the city and fled. As a result, the barbarians entered the city to loot and slaughtered the city, looting a large amount of money and goods."

Murong Wei was taken aback, "Massacre the city? How dare they do this? Oh my god, massacre the city, how many people died."

Xiao Mingrui said coldly: "This winter, the snow fell heavily on the northern grasslands. Many people in their tribe died of freezing and starvation. In addition, most of the cattle and sheep died of freezing, and their ability to live was greatly reduced. In order to obtain food, they had to Choose to attack at this time, even though it’s only February and the time is not very good, but I don’t care about it. But I didn’t expect them to be so mad and dare to do this, this is a provocation! It’s a provocation against me Daqin!"

Speaking of this, he was already full of anger and strong feelings.

The city was actually slaughtered. Think about those innocent people. At this time, not only the emperor, but also the ministers of civil and military affairs, it is not good for anyone to imagine that the two sides can coexist peacefully.

Murong Wei nodded. She really didn't expect these people to be so vicious and hungry. This matter is very eye-catching, and I'm afraid the next step will be revenge.

"They should be taught a lesson, but don't they know that what they do is to anger the Great Qin Lord and Minister?"

"The one leading the team is the little prince. This person has always been arrogant. It seems that this time he deliberately provoked him."

Murong Wei felt a little dissatisfied, "We can't just let it go this time, and the people in the city will not spare them!"

Xiao Mingrui also stayed outside the Great Wall, what happened now will definitely cause an uproar in the capital.

Although in the past two years, he and his elder brother King Qi seemed to be in peace with each other on the surface, but in fact they attacked each other more than once.

The result of this incident today is probably unimaginable.

"Father is afraid that Longyan will be furious." Xiao Mingrui thought of something, he was not sure if his prediction would come true, and up to now, it was no longer up to him to choose.

If it is really what he thinks, maybe everything that determines the future will happen soon.

"Father might be able to personally conquer."

Murong Wei couldn't believe it, "How is it possible?"

Although this matter sounds a bit serious, but don't be kidding, there are so many generals available, Emperor Jianwu doesn't need to do it himself.

Yujia's personal expedition is not something that can be done well if you want to do it. If you don't do it well, you will inevitably be taken advantage of by others.

"This is just my guess, I don't take it seriously." Originally, today was the day for Xiao Mingrui to treat guests, so it was impossible to go back to the Ministry of Rites for work.

But after this incident happened, Xiao Mingrui also had to temporarily put down what he was doing.

"I'll see off the guests first." Xiao Mingrui was full of thoughts, and went to see off the guests first and left.

It really wasn't that simple. Emperor Jianwu was furious when he knew about it. The county magistrate of Guyang City and others involved in the incident were executed, and the whole family was exiled to Lingnan.

Everyone was demoted, and countless people were dismissed. There was also a quarrel in the court, and it was decided to send troops to conquer.

I don't know how he figured it out, but he really guessed it right, Emperor Jianwu actually wanted to conquer in person!
"This matter is too absurd." Murong Wei still felt unbelievable: "Can the ministers agree?"

They were always stubborn, and now that something like this happened, Emperor Jianwu was definitely not happy, but there was no need for the imperial conquest, right?
It should be noted that this is not something that can be done just by thinking about it. Although the emperor's expedition can boost morale when the time comes, it will definitely not be an easy task because of the large number of soldiers.

When the emperor goes out to fight, he has to bring as many imperial guards for protection and prepare guards of honor, but he can't just do whatever he wants.

"Father thinks so." Xiao Mingrui could understand his father's thoughts.

He was in his prime, but he couldn't help but gradually lose his energy, and in the past two years, it seemed that his father's health was not as good as before.

Since ancient times, being an emperor has been laborious and hard work, and it is rare to live a long life. I don't know if it is because of this reason that Emperor Jianwu actually asked for a personal conquest.

He may have hoped that he would go to the battlefield so that he would have no regrets in the future.

"My father wanted to be a hero like my grandfather, fighting south and north...but in the later years of the late emperor, my father was the crown prince at that time, so there was absolutely no chance. So my father has never fought."

Murong Wei was silent. In this way, Emperor Jianwu may have let himself have no regrets. After all, for an emperor like him, many things have no regrets, so he is pursuing martial arts and martial arts.

"But when the father leaves, who will stay in the capital to supervise the country?"

"Father and ministers are worried about this matter." Xiao Mingrui thought about his own concerns, and thought: If everything goes well, he should be able to get everything he wants in this matter.

The moment of turmoil is coming soon.

In this matter, whether he can seize the opportunity and grasp the future also determines everything.

Xiao Mingrui couldn't afford to lose, so he could only fight with all his strength.

If this can be facilitated...

But on the one hand, he was worried about what might happen when the time came.

If Emperor Jianwu died outside, it happened that he did not determine his successor, and if there was a fight in the court over this matter, King Qi would probably take advantage of it even more.

Xiao Mingrui absolutely cannot tolerate this matter.

"Husband, do you want to go to war with me?" Murong Wei was silent for a moment, then looked up at him: "You want to go to war?"

Although he had gone out to fight before, they didn't know each other at all at that time.

Now that I heard that he might go to war, I couldn't help but feel depressed. No woman likes her husband to engage in high-risk activities.

The battlefield is ruthless, what if there is a good or bad?
"It depends on Father's arrangement." Xiao Mingrui was actually quite hesitant in his heart.

He thought of everything that was said in that book, he had to seize this matter, but it was also something that had to be done in the capital to supervise the country.

If he can get this opportunity, he has a chance.

"Don't worry, I'll be fine. I promise you, I won't make fun of my life anytime."

"Besides, even if there is going to be a war, it is impossible for the emperor to lead the conquest by himself. It is just spring, and it is the season of spring plowing. The army is going to fight, and it needs a lot of people to transfer. Besides, the turn of spring and summer is the time when there is a shortage of food. Father Even if the emperor wants to fight, he won't rush at this time."

After hearing this, Murong Wei understood, indeed, considering that it's only February and spring hasn't arrived yet, the war is also a border affair, and it's not the emperor's turn yet.

"Well, I hope this matter is just a temporary thought of the emperor, and it is best that the officials can persuade him."

Xiao Mingrui was noncommittal, father is not someone who would change his mind easily.

The gurgling sound of the piano is flowing slowly under the fingers, more than 20 dishes are placed on the round table of yellow nanmu, behind the curtain, there are singers singing softly and playing the piano. Dining in this environment can indeed make people feel beautiful enjoy.

King Qi likes to play the qin, just like someone can vent their emotions and calm down by practicing swords and writing, but he likes to restore calm by playing the qin.

King Qi was not the only one in the flower hall, Gao Shiqi, King Qi's counselor, was also there, and there was another person, naturally the fourth prince, King Wei.

A few beautiful maidservants held on to the jade pot to refill wine for the three of them, red crisp hands, yellow rattan wine, amidst the music and singing, it made people feel like they were in the fairy palace in the sky.

"My eldest brother will enjoy it." Wei Wang said with a smile: "I don't like people playing music while eating. My father is like this in the palace since I was a child. I just want to fall asleep when I listen to the Zhonghe Shao music."

The king of Wei has always disapproved of this kind of obscenity, he used to like to wield knives and guns, the huge palace, originally a large garden, planted thousands of pruning bamboos, rockery garden, elegant scenery, he was also attracted by it People chopped it down, and they simply filled it up and built a school field. It was a joy to dance with knives and guns every day.

This matter was even discussed by the people in the capital, saying that the King of Wei was violent, which is really common people's ears.

On the contrary, the king of Qin appreciated this matter very much. It is rare for the two brothers to agree on one matter, which is really not easy.

King Qi smiled slightly: "It's just to nourish the heart, but the place that the fourth brother likes is the battlefield."

Speaking of this, King Wei raised his eyebrows thickly, and said with a cross-eyed look: "When I mention this, I get angry. How do you say that the guard at the border gate is guarding? Someone broke into the backyard of our Daqin, and the guard Yangcheng has been slaughtered, what is that little prince’s, if you want me to tell you, give me five thousand cavalry, and they will be wiped out!"

Gao Shiqi cupped his hands and said: "Wei Wang Gao Yi, from the bottom of my eyes, he is much stronger than those guards."

King Qi glanced at his younger brother, and said playfully: "I heard that the guard of Jialing Pass is Li Dongren from the Li family. This matter is due to his dereliction of duty. It stands to reason that there are beacon towers around. Do you know, where have all the sentry cavalry gone? Such a large group of soldiers and horses have not been found yet?"

The Li family that King Qi mentioned is actually Concubine Hui’s natal Li family. Escorted to Beijing.

"Yeah, I heard that the little prince led a team to rob women of property, and dared to run away right under the noses of my Daqin army. What are these people doing?"

"Gao Shiqi said: "The speed of the cavalry is really fast. I heard that General Li led his troops to chase them, but he was caught in an ambush again, which caused the loss of soldiers and generals. It is really a shame to the Great Qin. "

King Wei snorted: "It's better to cut down such a useless person!"

King Qi shook his head and said: "It can't be cut, the second brother may not be willing to watch this happen. I heard that the father wants to personally conquer."

If this is the case, the Li family's power in the border is by no means ordinary. If Li Dongren cannot be kept, it will naturally be disadvantageous for Xiao Mingrui.

The two sides have been at natural opposites from the beginning, and King Qi never wanted to win over the Li family, that was simply impossible.

That being the case, he was also happy to see the Li family suffer.

Wei Wang's eyes flashed, and he shouted: "Second brother, do you still dare to intercede for Li Dongren? He has seriously neglected his duties!"

"Speaking of it, Li Dongren was at fault for negligence and dereliction of duty, but the county magistrate of Guyang City didn't defend the city well. Otherwise, with that fortified city, the little prince would not be able to capture it."

King Wei snorted, thought for a while, and said, "If the royal father marches personally, I will definitely go with the father. As for Li Dongren, hey, he just waits for the impeachment!"

After drinking, King Wei went back to his residence, Gao Shiqi looked back at King Qi and said, "It seems that King Wei is a little interesting."

King Qi said indifferently: "That's not surprising. His father-in-law's family is an honored relative, Li Dongren is unlucky, and the Li family can't do well. It's best for us to be the guard of Jialing Pass. I'm a weak person. Let the fourth brother's father-in-law's family come out, they are relatives of the founding of the country, and they are not small in the army, enough to compete with the Li family."

The reason why he took such a step was naturally foresight, and it was by no means as simple as he said.

Gao Shiqi chuckled: "My lord is brilliant. Do you want to contact our Yushitai to impeach Li Dongren and the Li family over there?"

"We don't need to take action." King Qi said, and asked someone to fetch something and hand it to Gao Shiqi: "Find someone to distribute some royal officials in the court, and choose those who are old-fashioned."

Gao Shiqi opened the bag and saw that it contained some materials about the frontier army.

A look of surprise flashed across Gao Shiqi's eyes, and it took him a long time to cup his hands and say, "I am so impressed."

King Qi smiled slightly, "Sir, you are welcome."

Three days later the Great Dynasty.

Emperor Jianwu was asking his courtiers about spring plowing. Seeing the sun rising gradually, the emperor was a little tired, so he planned to go back to rest.

The emperor is also a human being, and sitting on the dragon chair for hours is really tiring.

Who knew that at this moment, someone suddenly shouted: "I have something to report."

All the ministers glanced at him immediately, and were surprised to find that it was Huang Guang, a very famous censor who was famous for his stubborn temper.

This old man is over 60 years old. He has been in Yushitai all his life. He is smelly and tough. He is also an unpopular figure in Yushitai. He is often impeached. passed.

But after all, the censor's job is to impeach others, and the speaker is not guilty. Even so, the impeachment of some dignitaries regardless of the reason is also the reason why he has always been unsuccessful.

Emperor Jianwu saw that it was Huang Guang, and was wondering who the old man was going to impeach. Yushi was the emperor's dog to control the courtiers, but sometimes the dog would turn back and bite people. They not only scolded the courtiers, but also scolded the emperor.

"speak."

"My minister impeached Li Dongren, the commander-in-chief of Jialing Pass, for collaborating with the enemy and treason, conniving at his subordinates and supporting the enemy, so that there will be a calamity for Guyang!"

Xiao Mingrui who was standing in the hall twitched his eyelids when he heard this.

Collaborating with the enemy and treason, this crime is too great!
Emperor Jianwu frowned, and asked someone to take Huang Yushi's bullets to read.

Unexpectedly, Huang Guang got some very reliable news from nowhere, including that Li Dongren usually indulged his subordinates to go out of the customs to do business with the barbarians, so that the barbarians took over a stockade in the border customs under the guise of doing business, and took a detour Over the Great Wall.

It is also said that Li Dongren had a barbarian concubine, through which Li Dongren contacted the barbarian little prince, provided him with information, and caused Guyang to be slaughtered for money, but he was unable to destroy the enemy afterwards, all because Li Dongren accepted bribes.

Huang Guang said at the same time: "Li Dongren's actions are collaborating with the enemy and treason. The disaster of Guyang is all caused by Li Dongren. Please the emperor punish Li Dongren's crime!"

Xiao Mingrui looked over deeply, thinking, how could Huang Guang know such detailed information, these things may not be completely clear to the frontier army.

Emperor Jianwu said in a deep voice, "Will Li Dongren be escorted to Beijing?"

"Return to Your Majesty, Li Dongren will be escorted by the imperial guards, and he will be able to enter Beijing tomorrow, and will be imprisoned in the prison of the Ministry of Criminal Justice."

Minister of the Ministry of punishment came out to answer.

"The Three Law Departments, the Ministry of Punishment, and the Metropolitan Procuratorate will review this case together, and we must investigate thoroughly!"

Emperor Jianwu also sternly issued an order on the spot. It is really hard to say what the result will be when the three divisions will interrogate.

Xiao Mingrui looked up, just in time to see Qi Wangchao's side, the two brothers looked at each other, their eyes met and then turned away.

This incident made Xiao Mingrui feel a sense of crisis. The Li family is Concubine Hui's natal family and must not be brought down because of this incident.

What's more, this matter is definitely not as simple as this chapter said.

In fact, Xiao Mingrui had stayed at the border, and it was not uncommon for soldiers at the border to secretly do business with the ethnic groups on the grasslands.

You must know that this kind of thing has been repeatedly prohibited for thousands of years. There are very few craftsmen on the grassland. Their craftsmanship is poor, and they can't even make iron pots. , In fact, sometimes they rob, but most of them are robbing daily necessities, such as iron pots, pots and pans.

Therefore, many soldiers at the border will secretly do business with each other, selling some daily necessities to make money.

At the beginning, the guards at the border gate were kept secret, but later they also found out, and they also participated in it and collected money from it.

(End of this chapter)