Prime Minister dare not be

Chapter 50

As usual, the emperor would congratulate all the officials during the New Year, but this year he was ill and did not hold a palace banquet, so the officials were all free.

Wei Yizhi's family was reunited this year. In the evening, the mother and son talked by candlelight, and they all found it funny when they talked about interesting things about their childhood.

"You couldn't even hold a sword back then, but now you are the commander-in-chief. I really didn't expect it." Wei Shizhi coughed lightly, and a maidservant came to put a cloak on him. When the Qin army was defeated, I heard that the general of the Jin army was your name, so I thought I heard it wrong."

Wei Yizhi glanced at him: "Qin Guo should know about our brotherhood, they didn't embarrass you, did they?"

Wei Shizhi shook his head with a smile: "They want to recruit me wholeheartedly, so why would they make things difficult for me?"

Mrs. Xiang couldn't help but interjected: "I've wanted to ask for a long time, have you been in Qin for so many years, have you...married a wife?"

Wei Shizhi still shook his head: "Qin Prime Minister An Heng originally wanted to be my matchmaker, but I knew it was just a way to win over me, so I didn't agree."

"Then you have been alone for so many years?" Mrs. Xiang said, tears were coming down again.

Wei Shizhi held her hand: "Mother, don't be sad, didn't I come back well?"

Wei Yizhi sighed: "Although the eldest brother does not want His Majesty to know the news of your return, I still want to go to the court and ask him to give you the title of King Wuling. After all, you are the elder brother."

"How can I do that! It's your military exploits, and it's not inherited from generation to generation..." Wei Shizhi was in a hurry, and immediately coughed violently, his body hunched up, and he couldn't stop for a long time, and finally passed out.

Mrs. Xiang held his hand and called the doctor over in a panic, causing the mansion to be in chaos.

On the second day Mubai came to Da Sima's mansion to deliver medicine again, and went back to tell Xie Shu about it.She was idle, and found that Mrs. Xiang didn't seem so scary recently, so she decided to take the initiative to visit her.

The charcoal fire in the room was burning so vigorously that it almost made people sweat from the tip of their noses.Xie Shu walked in, only Wei Yizhi was at the side, and made a silent gesture towards her, because the doctor had told him not to disturb him to perform the needle.

Xie Shu looked at Wei Shizhi, his eyes were tightly closed, and he didn't look well.Wei Yizhi tugged at her sleeve, motioning her to talk to him.

When the two stepped into the corridor, he said: "My elder brother's illness is not caused by hard labor."

Xie Shu was taken aback: "How did that come about?"

"At the beginning of the war between Qin and Jin, Qin State threatened him to come forward and blackmail me. When he refused, he was given drugs. His heart and lungs were damaged again and again, and his health was deteriorating. I am afraid that An Heng sent him back this time just to make my conscience suffer. Condemned. My elder brother was afraid that I would blame myself, so he said it was caused by hard labor. If he hadn’t been diagnosed by the doctor, he would have continued to hide it from us.”

Xie Shu was shocked.She also thought about what Wei Shizhi must have experienced in Qin, the last time she came to see him was to find out what happened.With Mrs. Xiang and Wei Yi present, he must be a fake person, but he came back suddenly without any news before, which is unavoidably weird.But I didn't expect it to be like this.

The doctor in the room withdrew, saw Wei Yizhi, and reported: "Don't worry, Da Sima, the eldest son has survived and is fine."

Wei Yizhi breathed a sigh of relief, and when he walked away, he whispered to Xie Shu, "You may not know, but I even sent someone to Qin to investigate, and even my own brother was worried."

Xie Shu sneered, if Wei Yizhi hadn't reported the news of Wei Shizhi's return to the court, she would have sent someone to investigate.

When Wei Shizhi fell down, he thought Mrs. Xiang would be the busiest person, but it was Wei Yizhi.

He knew that his eldest brother had no hobbies, and because of his experience, he didn't often communicate with others. He was worried that his recovery would be boring, so he often accompanied him.The two brothers talk about the art of war, or use chess pieces to arrange troops, and they can often pass the whole day.

Xie Shu was busy taking Xie Xuan to wander among the big families, and even took him to walk around Wang Jingzhi's father and son. When he saw the sullen young man Wang Yunzhi, and then looked at their family Xie Xuan, he was in a bad mood. What a relief.

When the new year passed and the earth returned to spring, Wei Shizhi's health gradually improved a lot, and he even practiced two moves with Wei Yizhi occasionally, and the people in Da Sima's Mansion relaxed from their state of constant vigilance.

Spring is not strong, but spring sleepiness has already struck.Xie Shu was mentally weak in the morning, when Wei Yizhi passed by her when he was retreating, he suddenly stuffed a ball of paper into her palm.She walked out of the palace door as if nothing had happened, and unfolded it in the car. It turned out that it was to remind her to keep the appointment. What she had agreed to many years ago had been delayed for so long.

Xie Shu was a little amused, but he also felt that it was funny to do such a small action in full view.

In addition to the noble houses, there is also a green lake in Qingxi, which was excavated manually for the enjoyment of the nobles.The surface of the lake is like a mirror, shaped like a fairy peach, surrounded by trees, very quiet.The fresh wind blows in early spring, the new buds on the branches are green, and the petals of the winter jasmine are light yellow, which is isolated from the noisy market outside and the hustle and bustle of people, just like a paradise.

Xie Shu got off the car, took a deep breath first, and felt that his heart has opened up a lot.

There was a painting boat docked on the shore, and Wei Yizhi came out and waved to her: "Why don't you come here?" He was wearing a snow-white robe today, with his hair untied, standing at the bow of the boat, his clothes fluttering with the wind, and his back was green and green Against the backdrop of the trees, it looks like a picture scroll.

Xie Shu walked over with Mubai, he stretched out his hand to pull her into the boat, but left Mubai behind: "Don't worry, I will take good care of your young master." The servants on the shore have already untied the rope neatly , Push the boat towards the center of the lake.

Seeing that his young master didn't object, Mubai could only turn his head back silently, and ordered the guards to keep a close watch.

In the cabin, incense is wafting, there is a mat table, the teapot is boiling on the charcoal fire, the water is still not boiling, and Zhang Qin is placed beside it.

Xie Shu sat down on his knees, turned his head to look, and asked, "Are you alone?"

"Why, do you still want someone else?" Wei Yizhi sat down opposite her and looked at her with a smile.Xie Shu is weak, so he wears more clothes even when spring comes. The outer shirt is loose, with stone-blue piping and cloud patterns embroidered with gold thread.

She smiled and said, "Without outsiders serving me, don't you want you, King Wuling, to serve me?"

"So what?" Wei Yizhi squinted at her: "Who told me to be Xie Xiang's guest?"

Xie Shu was amused by his shamelessness.

Wei Yizhi took out another lacquer box from the side, and when he opened it, it was full of food, "I saw that you had a good time eating in Wuling County last time, this time I specially asked them to send some over, take a look, it should be all It's what you like to eat."

Xie Shu saw that they were all his favorite food.What troubled her most before was not eating. After returning to Xie’s house, everything that could be eaten was delicious. Later, although she gradually developed her tongue, she still remembered not to waste it, so she immediately taught her a lesson after hearing this. One sentence: "Invigorate the teachers and mobilize the crowd! Don't you just eat it? It doesn't matter what you eat?" That's what he said, and he stuffed it into his mouth.

Wei Yizhi nodded solemnly: "Xie Xiang taught me the lesson." Don't eat it if you have the ability.

Xie Shu not only ate, but was also full, leaning there refusing to move.

Wei Yizhi brewed a cup of tea for her to digest. She took a sip and joked, "You don't want a cup of tea as a thank you, do you? You're so stingy."

"Then change it to something else." Wei Yizhi stood up with a smile, sat next to her, and hugged her from behind: "I promise to repay you with my body, how about it?"

Xie Shu immediately frowned.

Wei Yizhi knew that she was still resisting, so he was not impatient. He hugged her and leaned against her in the cabin for a long time, rubbing her waist lightly with his hands. Seeing that she was relaxed, he untied her belt.

Xie Shu wanted to talk about him, but when he turned his head, his lips were blocked by him.He kissed meticulously and patiently, like a light feather brushing by, Xie Shu was soothed, concentrated on it, and soon sank into it.

Covered by thick curtains, the cabin was warm but as dark as night.The clothes were taken off unknowingly, Wei Yizhi dragged the thick cloak, let Xie Shu lie on it, and he covered her up, patiently pleasing her, for fear of causing her to resist again.

Xie Shu was slightly annoyed: "The guards are still nearby!"

"Don't worry, we've reached the middle of the lake."

As night fell, stars appeared in the sky.Xie Shu put on his outer shirt, opened the curtain, lay on his back in front of Wei Yizhi's chest and looked at him, and suddenly heard him say: "Brother is back, mother is healthy, and you are by my side, I am already very satisfied."

Xie Shu was a little amused, who would have thought that King Wuling's request would be so simple, and she, a prime minister with power all over the world, wanted nothing more than to survive.

But she replied bluntly: "Who said I want to be by your side?"

Wei Yizhi suddenly turned over to hold her down, and the boat shook slightly. She was startled, and unconsciously stretched out her hand to grab his arm.

"Thank you for being careful, you have to hold me steady."

"Hey, it's you who should hold on to me."

Wei Yizhi pecked her lips, and said with a smile, "Then I beg Prime Minister Xie to take care of you in the future."

After finishing speaking, the curtain was lowered, and it was another beautiful spring.

After Yangchun, the emperor's health became worse and worse, his energy was low, and he didn't fight against Xie Shu much in court.Xie Shu seized the opportunity and arranged the Xie family into several fat jobs.This move naturally aroused dissatisfaction from other families, but there was nothing he could do about it.

In fact, the followers of the Wei family are the most dissatisfied. It is rumored that their leader, King Wuling, has been subdued by Prime Minister Xie. How can there be a better life in the future?
Regarding this matter, Yang Qiao mentioned it to Wei Yizhi no less than dozens of times.Naturally, Wei Yizhi also made some moves. He and Xie Shu knew each other that no matter how close their relationship was in private, it was their own business. When it came to family interests, no one would let anyone else go.

The Xie and Wei families secretly competed, but Wang Jingzhi did not get any benefits. The Wang family was also very impatient.

Compared with the emperor, Wei Shizhi's health is getting better and better.Wei Yizhi found him in the courtyard where he practiced martial arts several times when he returned home. He is good at wielding guns. Wei Yizhi still kept the long spear he used back then, and now it is finally coming in handy again.

The spring is strong, and the flowers and plants in the courtyard are blooming. Wei Yizhi stood by the courtyard gate, watching him dance vigorously with a long spear, his hands were itchy for a while, so he picked up a long sword and went to meet him.Wei Shizhi saw the tricks, his sleeves fluttered, and he didn't have any trouble. The two brothers fought from the courtyard gate to the tree before stopping.

Wei Yizhi put away his sword and said, "I see big brother's skill, even if he goes to the battlefield again."

Wei Shizhi's eyes lit up, then dimmed instantly: "Impossible, I am a prisoner of war after all."

It was originally a word of encouragement, but he didn't want to make him think wildly. Wei Yizhi had no choice but to comfort him: "Brother, don't underestimate yourself. When you recover well, I will ask His Majesty to make arrangements for you."

He put down his long sword and was about to leave, but Wei Shizhi suddenly called him, and after hesitating for a long time, he said: "Actually, I really want to go to the battlefield again."

Before Wei Yizhi could speak, Mrs. Xiang rushed in: "What battlefield! I'm still going to tell you about marriage, you are not allowed to go anywhere, take good care of me and get married as soon as possible!"

Finally, someone stood in front of him, and Wei Yizhi took the opportunity to slip out of the courtyard gate.

Fu Xuan had already returned from Ningzhou, and greeted him from a distance from the corridor, with a serious expression on his face: "Your Majesty, the military camp in Badong County has sent a message, it is an urgent letter."

Badong County is bordered by the State of Qin. Wei Shizhi was captured there at the beginning. Wei Yizhi thought it was related to the investigation of his elder brother, so he immediately accepted the letter he handed over, and after hastily opened it, his face sank. .

In Xiangfu's study, Mubai served tea and retreated out.Xie Ziyuan, who was dressed in a crimson official robe, knelt and sat opposite Xie Shu, and said in a low voice: "The Prime Minister should use this to suppress Da Sima. This is a rare and good opportunity."

Xie Shu sat behind the desk, holding a memorial and pursing his lips tightly.

The governor of Badong County handed over the memorial, and the river in the county suddenly dried up. A stone tablet was excavated under the river bed, and the words "Wei Shi Daitian" were written on it.

There are only those few people in the Wei family, which clearly means that Wei Yizhi has the heart of rebellion, and he holds the power of the world's soldiers and horses, and he does have this capital.

Seeing Xie Shu's silence, Xie Ziyuan couldn't help thinking of the rumors that had been spreading recently, thinking that she was reluctant to give up because of Wei Yizhi.But thinking about it again, Xie Shu pried the official position of a subordinate of the Wei family a few days ago, and he doesn't seem to be a person who made mistakes because of sex.

He couldn't figure it out, so he had no choice but to continue to ask: "What is the prime minister's plan?"

Xie Shu put down the memorial, took a sip of tea, and said in a flat tone, "It's just a stone tablet. It can be said to be a coincidence, or it can be said that someone deliberately framed it. It may not be possible to win the Da Sima. Don't worry, the truth will be careless." .”

Xie Ziyuan saw that she was still unwilling to make a statement, and he didn't dare to say anything. He just wondered why Mr. Ran was not there.He always felt that Xie Ran was someone who could talk to Xie Shu. If he persuaded him, the prime minister should have made up his mind.

He got up to say goodbye, he should have gone straight to the gate of the mansion, but changed his mind and went to Xie Ran's Liuyunxuan.

Xie Shu knew that there was no need to tell Wei Yizhi about the strangeness of this incident, he must have already known about it.She guessed that the emperor must not be able to sit still. Sure enough, in the evening, someone from the palace announced that she had entered the palace.

She changed into court clothes, ordering Mubai not to rush, but to take her time all the way.

The emperor regards Wei Yizhi as his right-hand man, so naturally he will not cut off this arm easily, but he is a very superstitious person, and he will inevitably form a knot in his heart. He has been wise and stupid for so many years, so it is inevitable to secretly guard against Wei Yizhi of.

However, Xie Shu felt that what the emperor was most worried about now was that she would take the opportunity to become a powerful force. The more calm and calm she was now, the more worried the emperor was about her, and the more afraid of her.

It was very quiet in the imperial study room. Eunuch Xiang led Xie Shu in and then withdrew, not forgetting to cover the palace door.

The emperor sat behind the case, looking as if he was recuperating from illness, with a white veil still around his forehead.After Xie Shu saw the ceremony, he took a sip of tea and said, "The prime minister should know what I called you for, right?"

"I don't know."

The emperor choked and coughed dryly, so he had no choice but to tell about the stone tablet in Padang County.

"So that's how it is," Xie Shu continued to pretend to be stupid: "May I ask what your Majesty's plan is?"

The emperor sighed: "Of course I don't believe it, but the county guard said in the booklet that the stele is not new and has been around for a long time, so it doesn't look like a fake, so I want to ask the prime minister what he thinks about this matter."

Xie Shu said: "I will let Your Majesty decide."

The emperor choked again.

He didn't really ask Xie Shu what his plan was, he just wanted to test her attitude, but she didn't express her position at all.

The monarch and his ministers were about to fall into an awkward silence, and Eunuch Xiang came in again with a seal.Xie Shu saw that the book was delivered directly to the emperor through the servants, and suddenly felt something was wrong in his heart.

The emperor read it quickly, his face became more and more ugly, and finally he threw the booklet on the case, and said nothing with a gloomy face.

Xie Shu glanced at the notebook, the densely packed handwriting, only to see that the inscription was Taishi Ling.

The emperor waved his hand, signaling her to leave.

Xie Shu walked out of the palace gate and looked at the gloomy sky. If this letter came from Chong Weiyi, it was too late, and he was not even given time to deal with it.

In the early morning of the second day, Tai Shi Ling came out to participate in the performance, and Da Sima Wei Yizhi cursed the emperor with witchcraft in the mansion, with all the witnesses and material evidence.

Full of uproar.

Wei Yizhi's nature is deep, even for such a big event, his face only changed slightly, he went out to salute and said: "Your Majesty, I know nothing about this, and someone must have framed it."

The emperor knew about this a long time ago, his face was calm, and he asked someone to present the evidence to Wei Yizhi - the poisonous insects used to make Gu were placed in the jar, the emperor's birthday was sealed on the mouth of the jar, and there was a statement of confession.

Wei Yizhi took a look at the confession letter and frowned slightly.He actually said that he had already arranged for his subordinates to murder the emperor. The servants heard that His Majesty's health has been deteriorating recently, and they were worried that the matter would be exposed, so they took the initiative to surrender.The most important thing is that this servant is not someone else, but his nurse, the old man who has been raised in the mansion since he was a baby.

"Yizhi," the emperor actually called his name directly in the hall: "You are the grandnephew of the empress dowager, my nephew, you know how I treat you, how can you do such a thing?"

(End of this chapter)