Shocking Harem Road: The Legend of Concubine Yi

Chapter 178

That night, Ming Xuanyu came to Yongning Palace, but his mood was very low, as if he was very irritable.

"What happened?" she asked him.

"The matter of cutting down the domain is full of difficulties! I thought that after King Yu was imprisoned, the reduction of the domain would go on smoothly, but I didn't expect it to be——ah!" He stretched his limbs on the bed, and sighed exhaustedly.

Sitting aside, she massaged his shoulders and said, "Why is this happening? Could it be that King Yu can still—"

He turned his head to look at her and said, "It's not King Yu, it's King Ning, it's Ning County's problem!"

"King Ning?"

"After the imperial envoy arrived in Ning County, he read out the imperial edict, and then began to abolish the administrative agencies of the vassal state and inspect the vassal treasury." He said.

"Prince Ning rebelled?" This was what she thought of all at once.

He sighed helplessly, and said: "If he really rebelled, just send troops to destroy it. The problem is," he sat up, "the problem is that he is too cooperative, and the cooperation is simply——ah!"

"You are really weird. You are not afraid of others' rebellion, but you are afraid of others' obedience." She laughed.

"Oh, you don't understand. There is something wrong with it." He sighed, and she pressed him, and he said, "Do you know? Ning County is one of the counties in the world with good financial revenue, and the money, food, soldiers and horses are not inferior to King Yu's." Beijun. If the land and population are averaged, Ningjun is stronger than Beijun. But, what do you know, when the imperial envoys went to check the treasury, all levels of Ningjun, whether it was money or food, only It is enough for this year's minimum expenses. If there is a disaster, the court will have to subsidize it. Tell me, is this possible? So much money and food, where did it all go?"

"This is indeed suspicious!" She sighed.

"Obviously, Ming Jiayi must have been prepared long ago. He has long anticipated the day when the feudal clan will be cut and the treasury closed, and he has already prepared for it. However, his attitude is very honest, and officials at all levels are very cooperative. From the accounts, there is nothing wrong with it. The imperial envoy not only checked the accounts of the past two years, but even found out the accounts of ten years ago. What happened? The income and expenditure of each year are clear, except for In addition to the lowest administrative expenses of the department, there are some reserves for disaster relief, and there is no surplus at all," he said.

"That's weird!" She thought, "I remember when I was a child, my father would always say that it would be no problem to spend one year's income in Tai'an Mansion for three years, and the same goes for food. I would go to the grain depot with my father I have seen in the website that the grain is full of warehouses. One or two warehouses need to be repaired every year, otherwise there will be no place to store grain! I have never heard of people starving to death. How can it be so strange? Besides, I In those years when I was a child, I never saw any major natural disasters in Tai'an Prefecture. At most, the river swelled during the flood season, but because the embankment was reinforced every year, the embankment was not broken or the fields were flooded! This is the case even in Tai'an Prefecture. , the other prefectures in Ning County will not go anywhere. Besides, King Ning will inspect various places every year. If there is any problem, he will solve it quickly. My father also said at that time that King Ning is very What about the prince who loves the people!"

Ming Xuanyu sighed: "That's what I heard too. The imperial court estimates the income of each vassal state every year. Although it is not very accurate, it is roughly the same. According to the situation reported elsewhere, there is not much difference, only Ning County , the difference is too much!"

She listened quietly, although she didn't understand the important affairs of the court, but if what he said was true, there would be a big problem.

"Do you think King Ning has already hidden the money and food?" She asked, and he nodded.

"If that's the case, if that's the case," she once again thought of a possibility, which was the only possibility, "Could it be that King Ning has already prepared to rebel?"

He sighed: "It should be like this. Moreover, not only Ming Jiayi, it is very likely that King Ning has been preparing for that goal since his father was alive."

"No!" She said suddenly, he was puzzled, and she expressed her doubts.

"Didn't you say that King Ning is a very shrewd person? He should know about the court's investigations, and should know that if the data in his hands differs too much from what the court has, the court will immediately find out that something is wrong. In this way, Isn't he being targeted by the court? How could he be so stupid? " she said.

His fingers penetrated between her black hair and replied: "Then there is only one possibility!"

"What?" she asked.

"King Ning has hidden the real account books and money in a certain place, and the hidden place is impossible for the court to find out. He thinks that even if I find something is wrong, I won't catch it, and if I don't catch it, I won't be able to punish the crime .He can have the opportunity to use those things to rebel!" His tone was very sure, but it was full of worry.

She also sensed his worry, held his hand, and said, "Are you worried?"

He nodded and said: "When fighting, if you know too little about the enemy, you can't win the war at all. As for King Ning, I know too little about him. If there is any problem, I don't know if I can deal with it Come here!"

She hugged him and was silent.

After a long time, she suddenly let go of him, raised her head and said, "Isn't he going back to Beijing? Will he arrive at the end of the month?"

He nodded and said: "You're right, when he returns to the capital, let him perform well and see what he is going to do!"

Seeing him in deep thought, she was thinking whether to tell him what Yuying said during the day.

Both of them are thinking about what they want to focus on.

Xinyi didn't tell him about that, because he was so busy every day that he didn't have time to care about the harem.Moreover, since Zhang De had already captured Chen Shanggong, he should know that Lin Yuhan's death was related to Concubine Zhen Gui.Moreover, although Concubine Zhen was suspected of poisoning Lin Yuhan, there was nothing she could do now.

However, since Chen Shanggong was arrested, everyone in the harem clearly saw the emperor's indifference towards Concubine Zhen.Concubine Zhen Gui didn't dare to make any rash moves, and stayed in Chengqian Palace obediently.She knew that the emperor had already suspected her, and she knew that Chen Shanggong would never betray herself.In that case, the emperor would not be able to deal with her.However, his neglect was more unbearable for her than any punishment.

During the few days when Yuying was looking for Xinyi, Concubine Zhen fell ill, and Concubine De is now taking care of the affairs of the harem.And the concubines stopped going to Chengqian Palace because the emperor had neglected Concubine Zhen Gui.Even if Concubine Zhen was ill, no one would visit her, even those concubines who had been favored by her, they all surrounded Concubine De now.

This is a very real world, where trees fall and monkeys scatter, everyone is for their own benefit.

Xinyi also knew that Concubine Zhen Gui was ill, and she knew even more that Concubine Zhen Guifei caused Lin Yuhan to lose her life in order to harm her.However, on this day, she decided to go to Chengqian Palace to solve the problem in her own way.

When Xinyi walked to the gate of Chengqian Palace, she clearly felt the difference.

The bustling Chengqian Palace in the past has become empty now.

Although it was late spring, the cold Chengqian Palace seemed to be in winter.

From entering the palace to now, although I have been here many times, my mood today is much more complicated than in the past.

Hearing the palace maid's rumor that "The Concubine Yi is here", Concubine Zhen almost sat up in shock.

Concubine Yi came at this time, absolutely nothing good.

Although Concubine Zhen thought so, she politely invited Xinyi in.

Xinyi walked into Concubine Zhen's bedroom. When she stepped here for the first time, she felt that this was a world of flowers. Whether it was bed curtains or curtains, they were all embroidered with peach blossoms. Presumably Concubine Zhen's favorite flower is this flower!
Although she is among the peach blossoms, Xinyi can't feel the beauty of spring, but the gloomy color.

Concubine Zhen Guifei was lying on the bed with her body half up, her hair was disheveled, her face was almost pale, and she was still coughing non-stop. This appearance was completely incomparable to her beauty in the past.

Xinyi bowed slightly, and said, "Greetings to your mother!"

"What are you doing here? You are here to laugh at me!" Zhen Guifei said, coughing.

Xinyi walked slowly to her bed and said, "How dare Xinyi laugh at your mother? Since Xinyi was working in front of Shengjia, she has received a lot of care and gifts from her mother. Now her body is not healthy. If Xinyi If you don't come, don't you mean you are ungrateful? If you come and don't reciprocate, it's not rude, Xinyi is here today to repay your mother's affection for these years! Your mother, please don't slap Xinyi in the face!"

Concubine Zhen heard that there was something in these words. What happened between the two of them these years is very clear to each other.

"Zhuang Xinyi, I really didn't miss you. You have been doing something wrong since then, you despicable villain!" Zhen Guifei said.

Probably because she was too angry, she coughed.

"Your Majesty, don't get angry, everyone knows who is despicable!" Xinyi walked to Concubine Zhen's bed and stared into her eyes. Xinyi's eyes were sharp, and Concubine Zhen couldn't help feeling frightened.

"You gave me the poisonous Yuyan ointment back then, and wanted to blame the queen, do you think I really don't know about your trick?" Xinyi said, Zhen Guizhen began to feel guilty.

"The grievances between you and me these years are nothing more than trivial matters. I don't care about right or wrong!" Xinyi said, suddenly grabbed Concubine Zhen's wrist and stared into her eyes. The expression seemed to eat her, "But, about Yuhan, I will never let you go!"

The strength in Xinyi's hands gradually increased. She had done rough work for many years, so her strength was naturally greater than that of the pampered and spoiled Concubine Zhen. Soon, Concubine Zhen began to suffer unbearable pain, but it was useless to shake off her restraint.

"Zhuang Xinyi, are you trying to kill me?" Zhen Guifei did not show any weakness.

"Kill you? If I let you die so easily, wouldn't I have fulfilled you?" Xinyi's voice was cold, "I want you to pay for Yuhan's life!"

She let go of Concubine Zhen's wrist, Concubine Zhen suddenly leaned back.

"Don't you have many ways? Come and tell me, what should I do to you?" Xinyi's fingers slid across Zhen Guifei's frightened face.

"Zhuang Xinyi, you vicious woman! You dare not do anything to me—" Zhen Guifei shouted.

"Don't dare?" Xinyi sneered, "I want to kill you, it's easier than trampling an ant to death! Who do you think will save you? Is it your natal family?"

She raised the corner of her mouth slightly, snorted, and continued, "I tell you, your father and brother are about to die, will they still try to save you? Your Majesty, there is no one in this world who can save you! I, Zhuang Xinyi If I can't repay you well for the life I got back, wouldn't I be too sorry for you?"

"Zhuang Xinyi——" Before Concubine Zhen could say a word, Xinyi's throat was stuck, and both hands tried hard to push her away, but it was in vain.

"Come, come—" Concubine Zhen hesitated.

Xinyi let go of her hand, and when she heard Zhen Guifei coughing non-stop, she said, "Just wait! I will take back Yuhan's pain twice as much!"

After finishing speaking, she turned around and was about to leave. She had just taken two steps, but she turned her head and sneered and said, "I heard that there is a saying, 'If you don't do anything wrong, don't be afraid of ghosts calling the door', Madam, you have to lock the door at night. Be careful that those souls who died at your hands come looking for you in the middle of the night!"

Concubine Zhen looked at Xinyi's back, thinking about what she said just now and her expression, her scalp tingled, her whole body trembled, and her cough became worse.

"Come on, come on—" she yelled while sitting on the bed.

Xinyi walked out of the bedroom and heard Zhen Guifei yelling, Yuying happened to be guarding the door, Xinyi said: "Take good care of your mother!" Yuying bowed, Xinyi left without looking at her.

Seeing Xinyi approaching, Lian'er asked worriedly after leaving Chengqian Palace: "Your Majesty, you and the Imperial Concubine, no, no—" She didn't know what to say.

"Don't worry! I'm not such a stupid person, I will never take that person's life with my own hands!" Xinyi said, stopping to look back at Chengqian Palace.

"You can't live by doing your own crimes. If you want to punish those wicked people who kill people, you must not give her pleasure with a single knife. You must let her live in fear and despair forever. She, Zhen Yunan, has time to taste Yuhan's last pain." Xinyi said, turned and walked away.

Yes, revenge, never like that!

On March [-]th, Ming Xuanyu decreed that Gu Feiyan's household registration should be changed from humble registration to civil registration.On March [-]th, a marriage was given to Fang Xin and Gu Feiyan, and the wedding date was set on May [-]th.

This marriage caused a huge sensation in the ruling and opposition parties.

First of all, the emperor personally changed the household registration of a woman who was born as a prostitute. This was the first time since the founding of the Ming Dynasty.Furthermore, as the commander of the imperial army, Fang Xin married a brothel woman as his official wife, not to mention the Ming Dynasty, which has been rare since ancient times.Coupled with the previous "forced marriage" by Fu Guogong, this marriage has been cast a legendary color!
On March [-]th, the Ministry of Industry reported that the mansions built and repaired for the vassal kings in Beijing were basically completed, and the vassal kings and their families could live in the mansion at the end of the month.

In mid-April, apart from Yu Wang's family who had moved to the capital long ago, the rest of the vassals also arrived in Beijing one after another, including Ning Wang Ming Jiayi!

The arrival of the vassal kings has added many variables to this complicated situation!

However, just before that, Princess Antai posed a big problem for Ming Xuanyu, how to deal with this series of difficult problems, Ming Xuanyu fell into a predicament!

(End of this chapter)