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Chapter 250 Chapter 280~280 Ming grab?

Chapter 280~280 Ming Qiang
To put it back in the past, when he saw someone bringing "bad luck" to their family during the Chinese New Year, he would have picked up a pickaxe and chased after him.

But today, he couldn't move.

At this time, Huo Dashuan could truly understand Huo Jiujiu's usual embarrassment and helplessness.Anyone who has the courage to do that kind of excessive thing to him is mostly a loyal person, and they all have the same enthusiasm for serving the country as Huo Shijiu.It's a pity that they are standing on the opposite side now, and Huo Shijiu can't tell the world what he has suffered. Even if he tells it in the future, no one will believe it.

"When the news spread, I don't know how many people outside want to scold Ah Ying. You say him, why is he so stupid!" Huo Dashuan almost beat his chest and stamped his feet.

After all, Huo Nianyi was calmer than Huo Dashuan, and comforted him: "Father, don't be impatient, since the elder brother can do it, there must be a reason for it, and when he comes back to the house, let's ask him clearly. Besides, what those people outside who don't know the inside story do, doesn't have any influence on us. As long as the big brother is sitting upright and worthy of the world, we don't care what others think or think."

"That's right, it's such a small matter, you old man, what are you doing to scare us with a sudden surprise during the New Year's Eve." When Zhao Shi spoke, his back was turned to Jiang Yan and Jiang Wu, and he winked at Huo Dashuan.

It was only then that Huo Dashuan remembered that his second daughter-in-law was still pregnant, so she must not be disturbed and worried by family affairs.So he left the worrying things behind for the time being, scratched the back of his head, "I'm just thinking wildly, let's not think so much, it's Chinese New Year today, we have to have a good meal at noon."

"Did you not eat well that meal? You said it as if I treated you badly."

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The atmosphere in the house became as light and festive as before.

Compared with the joy of the Huo family, the British government is unprecedentedly deserted.

The British Duke always pays attention to ostentation. On an important festival like today, if it goes according to previous years, this meeting must be full of lights and festoons.

But this year's British government, the festive atmosphere is much weaker. Even the servants don't dare to appear in front of the British government in red and green, for fear that the country's government will mistakenly think that they are celebrating his loss of life. ...

A beaded curtain was newly hung on the floor-to-ceiling circular light between the inside and outside of the study, and several of the British Duke's staff were carefully chatting with him outside at the moment.

The Duke of England was sitting on the black lacquered paulownia grand master chair, which was not inferior in craftsmanship to the dragon chair, and combed his beard with a small rhinoceros horn comb, carefully for fear of taking the beard off.

"My lord, I heard that Zhao Sanli's house is getting lively today."

"I don't know what that kid Huo Ying is thinking, but now he is doing things that exceed his authority so easily, and he took people to search the house of the imperial court official without permission. Does the emperor not care about this?"

"The emperor cares?" Someone sneered: "The emperor can't manage it by himself right now."

A few people chatted and laughed, and originally wanted to say a few more words of ridicule about the little emperor, but when they thought that the moody person in the bead curtain was also a problem with the little emperor, they didn't dare to say any more, and changed the topic It's also about Huo Shijiu's misbehavior.

Holding the mirror, the Duke of England saw that his beard was already very soft, so he put away the exquisite rhino horn comb with satisfaction, and said lightly: "Huo Ying is perverse, and this has been known for many years. If he is like this, there will naturally be someone in the future." Go clean it up, why should we bother talking about him?"

"What the Duke said is true." The Qing guests were all flattering, but one who was a little blunt and worried said: "I'm afraid that Zhao Sanli will be arrested and say something that shouldn't be said under torture. Come."

Everyone had been thinking about this sentence for a long time, but only this one said it.

When the atmosphere was slightly stagnant, the British Duke laughed mockingly: "Even if that Zhao Sanli said that I rebelled, I am not afraid."

"Grandpa Guo is loyal and dedicated to serving the country. Only those who have lost their conscience will frame you for treason."

"That's right. The Duke is so wise, who dares to slander him? He is not afraid of going to hell with his tongue pulled out after death."

The Englishman smiled with satisfaction.

After the news of Concubine Zhao's sudden death came out in the palace, Huo Shijiu immediately took people to search Zhao's house, it was really hard not to let people think about it.

It's just that most of the court is now under the control of the Duke of England, so what if Huo Shijiu, that hairy boy, holds the tiger charms for the deployment of the Three Thousand Battalion, the Fifth Army Battalion, and the Shenji Battalion?Isn't he only able to use three thousand battalions?What's more, the people in the Wucheng Bingma Division and the Five Army Dudu's Mansion belong to him, as well as the [-] soldiers and horses in the Gyeonggi Camp.

He hasn't done anything now because he doesn't want to show too obvious signs of usurping power and throne after Jian Zuo.

If it weren't for the sake of a good name, the little emperor and Huo Ying would still be able to dance to this day?

"Go, pass on the words that should be passed on, so that the hozens below know what they should do." When the British Duke ordered, his voice was uncontrollably thin and soft.

But in front of him, who dares to show the slightest strangeness?
The aides and guests all agreed to go down, and after saluting, they all retreated.

The British Duke sneered, tapped his fingers on the table rhythmically, and then cursed shrillly after a long time: "You little bastards."

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When Huo Shijiu returned home, the lunch had just been served on the table.The family members have a very tacit understanding not to talk about the court affairs with Huo Shijiu, after all, it is quiet and quiet after the New Year's Eve.

Huo Shijiu had thick dark circles under his eyes, probably caused by his exhaustion yesterday and another sleepless night.After casually eating a few mouthfuls, Jiang Wu advised him to go back to sleep first, so that he could cope with the banquet in the palace at night.

As for what happened outside, Jiang Wu went to find Cao Yu.

Although Cao Yu also had no sleep all night, but this time he felt refreshed.Seeing Jiang Wu coming, she greeted him and sat down in the outside room, and gave Jiang Wu the freshly cooked tea. Before Jiang Wu could ask, she explained in detail how Huo Shijiu and others went to Zhao's house to raid the house last night. side.

Jiang Wu pondered and said: "The matter has come to this point, and it is useless to pursue it. It's just that Ah Ying is too honest."

"Hou Ye is extremely loyal to the emperor. This time I went to Zhao's house with anger. However, Hou Ye did not wrong them. Zhao Sanli relied on what he said to the British Duke and his own authority. It’s convenient, there’s a lot of work done to sell officials and nobles.”

"Even so, it's up to Wang Fa to deal with it, and it's not Aying's turn to do it."

Jiang Wu shook her head, put the untouched tea on the small table at hand, thought for a moment before saying: "I'm afraid it's not good. Don't talk about Yingying's side, even if Qingliu's side grabs Ah Ying's handle, it may not be troublesome." What's wrong with it?"

As soon as Jiang Wu's voice fell, she could hear the servants back and forth, "Madam, Master Jiang sent someone to deliver the post, please go to the other courtyard by all means."

Today's New Year's Eve, in order to take care of Tang's mood, Jiang Wu originally planned to bring Jiang Xuewen to watch the new year together.But when Huo Shijiu did this and Jiang Xuewen ordered someone to take the initiative to hand over the post, she was not sure whether she should bring Jiang Xuewen.

What if Jiang Xuewen gets angry with Zuo Jianjin, and the whole Huo family has a bad year, what should we do?
I could see Jiang Wu's hesitation, and Cao Yu also knew what kind of person Jiang Xuewen was. After pondering for a moment, he said: "Madam, if you don't dislike it, why don't I go to Mr. Jiang to see what he has to say. If not Just keep in mind the words behind the picture, if Mr. Jiang is angry, Madam may not have to go to see him immediately, and it will not be too late to talk about it later. The left and right emperors love Mr. Jiang, and the servants in the other courtyards are all decently selected from the palace. The Lord also arranged many people to follow and protect him."

"Of course it's good." Jiang Wu said apologetically, "It's just that I have to work for you again."

"Isn't it heresy for Madam to say that. I'm happy to do something for Lord Hou and you. Besides, the other courtyard is not far from the Hou's residence."

Cao Yu got up and was about to go out, Jiang Wu looked at his thin back and felt very sorry.Followed all the way outside, watched Cao Yu go out before returning to the bedroom.

Sure enough, Cao Yu came back soon, saw Jiang Wu and didn't say anything extra, but said: "Master Jiang is asking Madam if the rumors outside are true."

"Rumor?" Jiang Wu didn't know why.

Cao Yudao: "Unexpectedly, those Chinese New Year celebrations at the National People's Congress did not stop. Now some people are spreading rumors, saying that Master Hou encouraged the emperor to play around and ruined his body. The emperor was originally unable to do what he wanted in the house. My mother's family came to find a good remedy in private, but unexpectedly the news spread, the master was afraid that people would find out that he had ulterior motives, so he wanted to kill him to silence him. There are even rumors that Zhao Concubine was also killed by Lord Hou."

When Jiang Wu heard this, the first thing she thought of was that there were spies around the emperor!
After thinking about it, if someone who dared to evacuate the treasury of the entire country and dare to hold military power in his hands, couldn't a mere spy be placed next to the emperor?

Come to think of it, even the surroundings of the emperor's bedroom should be full of British spies.The emperor was in a deep palace, and he was not allowed to be quiet.

But after thinking about it carefully, what if this incident was not reported by the British public?
What if the little emperor intentionally let people know that Zhao Bin was killed by Huo Jiujiu himself?
When Jiang Wu thought that the biggest schemer standing behind Huo Jiujiu might be the little emperor who made him give his whole heart, she felt chills in her heart and back.

"No, I haven't used it enough, how could..."

When Jiang Wu lost her mind, she murmured.

Cao Yu frowned when she heard this, and the worry in Jiang Wu's brows could not be concealed, covering her fair face with a layer of melancholy.It was really rare for such a look to appear on her face.

Jiang Wu's strength and dominance are enough to convince people.Because of this, the occasional weakness under the strength is even more pitiful.

Jiang Wu didn't know what Cao Yu was thinking, thanked him politely, and went back to Xiaoyi Academy.

As soon as she ordered the maidservant to prepare the clothes and headgear to be worn for today's dinner, Yuqiao said from the corridor: "If you go back to Madam, it is the Fourth Miss who left the Hou's mansion and took two maidservants to see Master Jiang."

Jiang Wusu lightly stroked the crescent white brocade collared bedding hanging on the folding screen, looking at the butterflies embroidered with silk thread of the same color on the plain fabric, if it weren't for the sunlight, she really wouldn't be able to see the patterns Yes, with his mind turning, he said helplessly: "Since the fourth lady has gone out, send two more people to follow her to protect her, and report back anytime there is news."

"Yes." Yuqiao saluted and stepped back.

Jiang Jiao has never spoken to her since that time, and her words to Tang Corps have also decreased.Today's new year, she will think about Jiang Xuewen, rushing to the past with all her heart, which is also within Jiang Wu's expectation.

Jiang Wu and Yi lay beside Huo Shijiu on his side, thinking about taking a short break and getting ready to change, but he fell asleep for more than an hour without paying attention. When he opened his eyes, Huo Shijiu was no longer by his side.

The sky outside has dimmed, and through the Linghua lattice fan pasted with Ming paper, one can see that the red lanterns and octagonal palace lanterns have been lit.Cast a reddish festive glow into the house.

"Are you awake?" Huo Shijiu entered the door, just in time to see Jiang Wu's charming appearance when her eyes were hazy, and couldn't help but kissed her on the cheek.

Jiang Wu nodded: "Why didn't you wake me up earlier, I just cared about you getting dressed properly."

Huo Shijiu wore a lavender cloud brocade gown with cloud patterns, a black velvet gown on his shoulders, and a white jade crown on his head to hold his bun, making him look as handsome and beautiful as a crown jade.

When she was coquettish, a gentle smile appeared on his lips, he helped her up, combed her slightly messy hair with his fingers: "You were tired last night, and you are tired today, let you sleep a little longer, What's more, I have to keep watch tonight, so I can't sleep all night."

Jiang Wu was warmed by his gentleness, and said with a smile: "I know you love me, but I'm just afraid that I'll delay dressing up. It's too shabby to go out with you, so I can't guarantee that people won't laugh at you."

"Is there not enough people making fun of me?" Huo Shijiu said indifferently: "What other people think and say is never in my consideration. You don't have to think too much, just take care of yourself at the dinner later and follow me Yes, let me handle everything."

"Of order." Jiang Wu joked, "Since I'm happy with you, I won't bring Qijin to today's dinner, and let my parents take a look at it temporarily."

Qijin is the adopted son of the little emperor, and although today is the New Year's Eve banquet, it is also a family banquet for the royal family.The little emperor had no elders, his peers had long since died, and he had no heirs. He was a veritable loner, and he only had a godson like Qijin. It would be a little bad if he didn't take him with him.

Jiang Wu also understands Huo Shijiu's hesitation, but facing a man who obviously wants to take away her child and relies on her husband to do things, she really can't feel happy in her heart, so she said: "In such a crowded occasion , I’m afraid that Qijin will be afraid, although I took him to dinners before, but the child didn’t understand anything at that time, he was still young. The intrigues in the palace, don’t let Qijin get in touch with him early.”

What Jiang Wu didn't say was that she was worried that the little emperor would take her child away.

Huo Shijiu saw that Jiang Wu insisted, so he didn't try to persuade him, he only thought that after the night banquet, the little emperor would come to his house to watch the new year together, so he didn't care whether Qijin would be taken away sooner or later.

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The New Year's Eve banquet is an annual feast in the palace, and all the important officials and their families are invited.Each family had their own seat, and Jiang Wu naturally dressed up and followed Huo Jiujiu.

Because she handed over Qijin to Zhao and Huo Dashuan, and arranged for Cao Yu to stay in the mansion, Jiang Wu was not worried about the safety of her family.Huo Jiujiu was right in front of her, and she could protect her nearby.

The originally bustling hall was instantly quiet due to the arrival of the Duke of England.The civil and military ministers stood up one after another. Although they did not bow down to the British government, they were very polite and respectful.

The Duke of England naturally took the upper seat below the jade steps, facing Huo Jiujiu on the other side of the jade steps.

"Marquis Jin Ning looks good. Today's brocade robe suits your appearance very well."

British princes seldom praise people's appearance, but today they specifically mentioned Huo Jiujiu's clothes, and everyone's eyes fell on Huo Shijiu as if nothing was there.

In the brightly lit and festive palace, the handsome Huo Shijiu, who was dressed in a purple brocade robe and wearing a white jade hair crown, was indeed a pleasing sight.

The courtiers followed suit and praised.

"The emperor is here!" The servant's high-pitched voice resounded, making the discussions in the hall quiet for the time being.

All the courtiers got up to meet him, bowed down, and Jiang Wu naturally followed Huo Shijiu to salute.

To show the celebration, the little emperor was wearing ordinary clothes today, and specially hung two red strings from his hat, and adorned with two strings of small gold beads.Although the young man is handsome, his sitting posture is very casual and lazy, leaning his head on the soft and new bright yellow pillow behind the dragon chair, and said with a smile: "Let's start the banquet, there will be fireworks to watch later. .”

Obviously not interested in the dinner party, but very interested in the fireworks later.

The courtiers had long been accustomed to the absurdity of the little emperor, and they all said yes.

Then some palace people filed in and served all kinds of dishes on the table amidst the festive music played by the musicians.

The little emperor stretched his neck to look at Huo Shijiu and Jiang Wu, and asked curiously, "Hey? Why don't you see Brother Chong?"

Jiang Wu was about to answer when she heard the words, but Huo Jiujiu took a step ahead: "Back to the emperor, the subject is young and can't stand a big scene. I was afraid that crying would ruin the emperor's interest, so I didn't bring it."

"How can I do that? Brother Chong is my adopted son. What we want for this New Year's Eve dinner is reunion, how can we not bring him? Even if he is crying, I like it when I see him. When I just came, I still wanted to be with him My sister is discussing it."

Speaking of this, the little emperor stood up, walked down the jade steps slowly, stood in front of Huo Jiujiu and Jiang Wu, and said sincerely: "I feel that living in the palace is boring, and I want to have more people to accompany me." , and as my adopted son, I should enjoy the best. The best things in the whole world are in the palace. Why don't you ask Brother Chong to live in the palace, one will be with me, and the other will be If Concubine Lan gives birth to a prince in the next year, they will be good companions."

Jiang Wu was already furious.It's fine to put the shit pot on the head of the person who loves him the most, but now it's clear that she wants to rob her son!
Because in anger, Jiang Wu didn't care what the little emperor said later.

But the people in the hall had already listened to the conversation here, so they couldn't hear clearly.

The British Duke looked calm, surprised in his heart, and pretended to be pleasantly surprised: "Your Majesty, Concubine Lan is happy?"

The little emperor stood with his hands behind his back, and the shyness and joy of a young man appeared on Rong Chang's face: "Exactly, Concubine Lan is pregnant, and I have entered her position."

(End of this chapter)