Jinyi Town Mountains and Rivers

Chapter 197 Kneel, Kneel Again
In front of Prince Yu's Mansion.

The Prince Yu's Mansion, which used to be a bustling city, has become a crowded place since Emperor Jiajing ordered the Queen Yu to be claustrophobic.

Hundreds of guards in brocade clothes armed with guns and sabers surrounded Prince Yu's mansion like an iron barrel.

He Liu and Lao Hu strolled to the gate of Prince Yu's Mansion.

Liu Da blocked the way of the two, and looked at them angrily: "How dare you escape from prison? Come on, take it down for me!"

One of Liu Da's confidants, the school lieutenant, whispered in his ear, "Tongzhi Zuo, you didn't go back to Beisi in the morning. You don't know that Eunuch Lu personally went to the Imperial Prison to deliver the decree to acquit the third and sixth masters. The emperor also summoned the two of them in Chaotianguan."

He Liu smiled at Liu: "What? Just after the emperor acquitted us, Master Zuo Tongzhi couldn't wait to put us back in prison?"

Liu Da looked annoyed: "He Liu, since you were acquitted, why are you not staying in Fusi of Beizhen, what are you doing here at Prince Yu's Mansion?"

Old Hu cleared his throat: "The emperor speaks!"

Hearing the words "The Emperor's Oral Instruction", the royal guards in front of Prince Yu's Mansion fell to their knees like a jade pillar being pushed upside down by a golden mountain.

Liu Dayi was stunned, standing among a group of kneeling wrestlers and captains, he stood out from the crowd.

Old Hu said: "What, apprentice, you have become Zuo Tongzhi, temporarily acting as the commander, have you even forgotten the family rules of the Jinyiwei? Did you not kneel when you saw the decree?"

Hearing this, Liu Da reluctantly knelt down in front of He Liu and Lao Hu.

Old Hu Lang said: "There is a decree, order He Liu to enter Yu Wang's mansion to visit his pregnant wife. No one can stop him!"

"I obey the order." Liu Da kowtowed to Lao Hu and got up.

After getting up, Liu Da said: "Since you are visiting Sister-in-law Liu, you should go in quickly. After visiting Sister-in-law Liu, you should immediately return to Beizhen Fusi to stand by, and you are not allowed to leave Beizhen Fusi. Don't forget, I am Your boss, Jin Yiwei's family rules, your boss Jun Ling is as big as the sky!"

This time, it was He Liu's turn to announce the decree: "The emperor speaks!"

Liu Day was stunned: "Can't you finish the emperor's oral order in one go? Could it be that you are trying to understand the same thing?"

He Liu snorted: "The emperor ordered, Jin Yiwei Zuo Tongzhi and Beizhen governor Liu Da received the order!"

When Liu Da heard the words, he had to kneel down again: "I accept the order."

He Liu said loudly: "There is a decree. From today on, He Liu and Hu San will not be restrained by Jin Yiwei's command Zuo Tongzhi Liu Da, and will directly obey the holy order!"

When Liu Da heard the words, he kowtowed to He Liu with great reluctance: "I obey the order."

After He Liu and Lao Hu delivered two oral instructions, they walked straight into Prince Yu's mansion without looking back.

Entering the palace, the two went straight to Xixiang Garden where Bai Xiaoyan and Xiangxiang lived.

Bai Xiaoyan was holding Xiangxiang in the garden to bask in the sun.Xiangxiang was holding a big pear in her hand, gnawing on it non-stop.

When Xiangxiang saw He Liu, she put on a serious face and turned her head away with a "snap".

Old Hu looked at Xiangxiang with a full smile: "What's the matter, Xiangxiang, you have a small face like someone snatched your oil fruit."

Xiangxiang's big eyes were full of tears: "Hey, my father doesn't want me anymore! He hasn't seen me for half a month."

Bai Xiaoyan kissed Xiangxiang: "Xiangxiang is good. Dad has important things to do, so of course he doesn't have time to come and see you. You can go to the kitchen first. Li Zhangan is stewing beef shank, it should be ready by now."

This little girl Xiangxiang was so heartless, when she heard that there was meat to eat, her crying stopped abruptly.She took a bite of the big pear and said to He Liu with a smile, "Father, Grandpa Hu, Xiangxiang won't play with you anymore. I'll eat beef!"

After finishing speaking, Xiangxiang walked away bouncing.

He Liu smiled wryly, and sighed to Bai Xiaoyan: "When our little Xiangxiang encounters any unsatisfactory things, a bowl of meat can make her happy. If there is anything in this world, it is a bowl of meat for her to resolve." If not, then two bowls."

Bai Xiaoyan said: "Okay, let's get down to business. Jin Yiwei surrounded Prince Yu's mansion into an iron bucket, how did you get in?"

He Liu lowered his voice: "The emperor personally ordered me to come to see you at Prince Yu's mansion. You tell the princess that the emperor has asked Lao Hu and me to check the authenticity of the dispatch warrant. Lao Hu and I will try our best to return Prince Yu clean."

Bai Xiaoyan nodded: "It seems that the emperor still cares about the relationship between father and son. The princess will come to see me in the next afternoon. She might be very happy to hear the news."

He Liu and Lao Hu came out of Prince Yu's Mansion.

Lao Hu asked He Liu: "Where should we start to investigate now?"

He Liu pondered for a while, and said, "Go, go to Duanguzhai, and find me, Master Xu."

He Liu is an official of Jinyiwei who ransacked the family's home, and it is inevitable to find antiques and jades in the official's house.In order to develop a pair of sharp eyes to distinguish the authenticity of antiques, he worshiped the old shopkeeper Xu of Duanguzhai as his teacher 20 years ago.

The old shopkeeper Xu is not only proficient in identifying antique jade, but also has a deep research on the four treasures of the study.

Duanguzhai is the largest antique shop in Beijing.It can be called a bustling city.

The waiter at the counter knew He Liu.He stepped forward: "Master brother is here?"

The shopkeeper at this station is the apprentice of old shopkeeper Xu. According to his seniority in the antique shop, he doesn't need to call He Liu "Liu Ye", but just "Brother Master".

He Liu asked: "Where is our master? I have something important to do with him."

The man said: "I'm trading a piece of old jade in the warehouse! Go in and find him yourself."

He Liu is familiar with Duan Guzhai.He led Lao Hu into the counter, and entered the warehouse through the back door of the counter.

Seeing He Liu, Mr. Xu's shopkeeper was pleasantly surprised: "Lao Liu, have you saved the day?"

Old shopkeeper Xu's Guzhai's customers are mostly dignitaries in Beijing.A few days ago, a doctor from the official department told him: "Your apprentice He Liu was arrested for participating in the Yuwang Party mutiny. You have to be careful yourself, don't follow He Liu to eat melons."

The old shopkeeper Xu has been He Liu's master for 20 years.The two have long been like father and son.These days, he was sweating for He Liu.

Lao Hu said from the side: "The emperor is the number one holy master in all ages. How could he wrong me and Lao Liu, two loyal ministers?"

The old shopkeeper Xu said: "What brother Hu said is true! Sixth, you always go to the Three Treasures Hall for nothing. Tell me, what's the matter?"

He Liu took out the dispatch warrant from his bosom, and handed it to old shopkeeper Xu: "Master, help me see what's so strange about this Lao Shizi."

The old shopkeeper Xu has lived in the capital for a long time, serving high-ranking officials and dignitaries, so his knowledge is naturally extraordinary.He took a look at the troop dispatching warrant and exclaimed, "My God, is this evidence of the rebellion of the Yuwang Party?"

He Liu was surprised: "The King Yu's party rebelled? Now the common people know about it?"

The old shopkeeper Xu nodded: "It has been spread all over the streets and alleys of the capital. It is said that King Yu colluded with Xu Jie, Gao Gong, and Zhang Juzheng, and transferred the Shenji camp to Beijing, intending to kill the king and father!"

Lao Hu said to He Liu: "How do the common people know about such important military affairs?"

He Liudao: "That's a question, it must be the words of the strict party. They not only want to discredit the Yuwang party in the court, but also discredit the Yuwang party among the people."

He Liu turned his head and said to old shopkeeper Xu: "Master, you always know a lot about pens, inks, papers and inkstones. Take a look at what's strange about this order to transfer troops."

(End of this chapter)