Tiantang Splendid

4238--Andrew
back house.

The wind and rain outside the window were dark, the window was half closed, the cold wind mixed with water vapor blowing in, the candle shadows were shaking red.

Chai Lingwu and Princess Baling sat opposite each other on the floor mat in front of the window, the former sighed and looked sad, while the latter pursed her cherry lips slightly and her pretty face was tense.

The news of Zuo Tunwei's defeat came back, and the whole mansion fell into an atmosphere of panic and panic. Previously, my family and King Jing Li Yuanjing joined forces to attack Xuanwu Gate, which had already touched Li Chengqian's bottom line, but in the end he was defeated. King Jing Li Chengqian's benevolent character exposed the matter.This time the King of Jin raised troops, Li Chengqian not only did not pursue the previous crimes, but instead entrusted Chai Zhewei with important positions. As a result, Chai Zhewei was defeated again, causing Chang'an to shake and the situation to deteriorate...

No matter how benevolent His Majesty is today, there is no guarantee that Chai Zhewei's new and old accounts will not be settled together.

Maybe in the next moment, there will be forbidden troops coming to surround Qiao Guogong's mansion, and giving Chai Zhewei a glass of poisoned wine...

Even if he is not granted death, the title of "Duke Qiao" will be confiscated if he thinks about it. Without this title, the Chai family's prestige and status will plummet.The second son, Chai Lingwu, is Princess Shang, the current Chai family mansion may become a princess mansion in the future...

Chai Lingwu is naturally at a loss. Without the background of the Chai family, he will be completely reduced to the princess's vassal. Before, he was full of confidence in front of Princess Baling. How will he cheer up his husband and become the head of the family in the future?
It should be known that from the former Sui Dynasty to the current dynasty, most of the princesses acted willfully and dissolutely. It is okay if the husband’s family is strong, but if the husband’s family is fallen, they cannot restrain the princess. The book makes a peace...

Thinking of the shameful life he might encounter, Chai Lingwu was extremely flustered.

Princess Baling is also worried. The so-called marriage and obedience, if the Chai family is deprived of the dukedom of the country, and even Chai Zhewei's life cannot be saved, she will naturally lose face as a princess. If at this time the status has plummeted, how will I meet my sisters in the future?

Especially Princess Gaoyang, originally a daughter born to a palace concubine, now married to a husband-in-law by relying on her, and everyone in the government and the public respect and compliment her. She, a princess with a prominent background, has long been left behind by her, and then she is reduced to her husband's family. Wouldn't he have to look up to and flatter him in the future?

With a cold face, he glanced at his own husband-in-law who was scratching his ears and scratching his face in a panic. He became more and more disdainful, and he also had a trace of complaints against the late emperor in his heart——Fang Xuanling was the pillar of the country, the head of the prime minister, and married a princess to win him over Shien, why didn't you choose a princess with a good background like yourself, but chose Gao Yang whose mother died early?

The maid entered and said respectfully: "Your Highness, son-in-law, the Duke sent someone here, saying that there is something important to discuss, please move to the main hall."

Chai Lingwu cheered up: "Brother is back?"

The maid nodded and said: "I just returned to the mansion, and I haven't removed my armor yet, so it seems that I am very anxious."

The husband and wife looked at each other, got up and went out of the house together, and the maid held up the umbrella to protect them and went to the main hall.

The night was already very dark, but the house was brightly lit, with waiters and servants coming in and out, there was an atmosphere of panic inside and out.

Everyone knows that the Patriarch's defeat of Xinfeng and loss of troops this time will shake Chang'an. The guilt is too serious. I don't know what verdict His Majesty will issue...

Inside the main hall, candles were brightly lit.

The husband and wife entered, and Chai Lingwu came to Chai Zhewei in three steps and two steps in parallel, and first stepped forward to salute: "I have seen you, brother!"

Then, without waiting for Chai Zhewei to reply, he asked impatiently: "Brother, how is the situation now? Is it important or not?"

Princess Baling has a dignified complexion and follows every step. She is a princess with a noble status, and the national etiquette is greater than the family etiquette, so Chai Zhewei saluted her first.

Chai Zhewei didn't answer Chai Lingwu's question, he waved his hand to dismiss the maids in the hall, then stood up, bowed to Princess Baling on the ground, and said in a deep voice, "Your Highness must have known about this defeat. They are family members, and I hope His Highness will help, otherwise not only the title will be lost, but even life may be in danger!"

Princess Baling was taken aback, she wanted to step forward to help her but she quickly stopped, otherwise the sister-in-law and uncle would get entangled, what's the point?But Chai Zhewei is not only the duke of the country, but also the head of the Chai family. It would be unreasonable to let him bow down, and suddenly he was a little at a loss, blushing hurriedly, and said anxiously: "Brother, why are you here? Please hurry up!"

Chai Zhewei refused to get up, and lowered his hands and said: "Now not only the humble officials have lost their troops, but also caused a great change in the situation in Guanzhong. Your Majesty will be furious. Please help your Highness. The ancestors of the Chai family are very grateful!"

Princess Baling hurriedly said: "Speak up if you have something to say, we are all one family, why should we be like this?"

Seeing that Chai Zhewei still couldn't afford it, he had no choice but to look at Chai Lingwu who was stunned, his almond eyes were wide open, his pretty face was full of embarrassment, and he repeatedly winked at Chai Lingwu to help him up.

This man used to be smart and transparent, but for some reason, the more he looked at these years, the more he looked like a elm-headed man, with no winks at all, let alone the tacit understanding between husband and wife, it is simply unbearable...

Only then did Chai Lingwu come to a sudden realization, and hurried forward to help his elder brother up.

In his impression, since his mother passed away, his father, Chai Shao, has been ridiculed and cast aside repeatedly by the people of the world, resulting in depression. It was his elder brother Chai Zhewei who dealt with it, which also made Chai Lingwu respect his elder brother far more than his father.

When his father died in depression, Chai Zhewei inherited the title and assumed the role of head of the family, which was more rigorous, solemn, honest and solemn, which made him more and more afraid.

Have you ever seen your elder brother so humble?

It seems that things are more serious than I imagined...

Chai Zhewei managed to get up, and the three sat down one after another. Chai Lingwu couldn't help asking: "What do you want Your Highness to do?"

Princess Baling pursed her lips, her heart pounding, thinking that she might ask Fang Jun to intercede again?
Although it is embarrassing to ask for help, but for some reason, she doesn't seem to have much resistance in her heart...

Chai Zhewei nodded, and sighed: "Who knew that this battle was defeated so terribly and completely? More than half of the Zuo Tunwei was lost, and their morale was in a slump. Without two or three years of supplementary reorganization, it would be difficult to recover their fighting strength. That's all, let's take it slowly The strategy is, the defeat in this battle has caused the entire Guanzhong to be shaken, and many people with ulterior motives are ready to move, which is very likely to lead to the collapse of the whole situation... No matter how kind your majesty is, at this time, I am afraid that he will use thunder to deter him People's hearts, brother will inevitably bear the brunt of it."

As he said that, Chai Zhewei looked at the pretty-faced Princess Baling, and sighed, "I'm afraid I'll bother His Majesty, enter the palace to explain to His Majesty, and beg for mercy for my brother. Whether our Chai family wins or loses, from now on Then swear allegiance to His Majesty to the death. But in this way, there must be villains who will slander, and I am afraid that His Highness will be wronged."

He knew in his heart that it was impossible for Li Chengqian to be moved by such words, but Li Chengqian was indecisive and cared about family affection, so as long as Princess Baling came forward, he would definitely be lenient and would not severely punish himself.

As for what reason to use to intercede, that's the second...

Princess Baling breathed a sigh of relief when she heard the words, but felt a little disappointed...

Quickly calmed down, nodded and said: "Although I am the daughter of the Tian family, I married my husband, and now I am married to the Chai family, so I am naturally also a Chai family. If the family is in trouble, how can I stay out of it because I am afraid of mere rumors? Don't worry, brother. The palace will enter the palace later."

Chai Zhewei was defeated and lost, and the consequences were serious. At this time, there were bound to be divergent opinions and criticisms. If I went to intercede with His Majesty at this time, I would definitely suffer a catastrophe. I don't know how many harsh words fell on me, which made her lose face and feel ashamed.

But what can I do?

Since you are married to Chai Lingwu, you are part of the Chai family. The success or failure of the Chai family is closely related to your own interests, and it is impossible to stay out of it...

Chai Zhewei was afraid that Princess Baling would lose face and beg Li Chengqian, but now seeing that he agreed so happily, he heaved a sigh of relief.

……

Taiji Palace, Wude Hall.

Li Chengqian is discussing matters with Cen Wenwen, Li Ji, Fang Jun and others. Liu Ji has already gone to the places where troops are stationed in various places in Guanzhong to appease and win over the generals of the Sixteenth Guards, but Chang'an must also prepare for the worst. To raise troops to respond to King Jin, there must be countermeasures.

The chief servant Wang De entered the room, came behind Li Chengqian, and said in a low voice: "Your Majesty, Duke Qiao has already entered the capital, but he did not enter the palace but returned to the mansion first, and then His Highness Baling came to the palace to see His Majesty."

Li Chengqian frowned, very dissatisfied, and said bitterly: "What a bastard! Commanding a guard of soldiers, not only failed to complete the strategic goal, but also caused a big defeat, extremely incompetent! Now that he is defeated and returned, it is not only a misdemeanor for not entering the palace , but playing tricks like this, it’s embarrassing to use!”

His voice was not low, and the few people in front of him could hear him clearly. Although he didn't know what Wang De reported, but after a little thought, he could guess the cause and effect.

Cen Wenwen immediately said: "Chai Zhewei cannot escape the responsibility for this big defeat. If he is not severely punished, how can he warn others? Rewards and punishments are clearly defined, which is the way of the king. Your Majesty must not care about family affection, and let the net be lenient."

He understood Li Chengqian's character, if Chai Zhewei entered the palace himself, maybe he could be punished, but now Princess Baling entered the palace to intercede, I'm afraid it will be difficult for Li Chengqian to continue to pursue, he must give his sister a face.

Hearing this, Li Chengqian looked a little hesitant.

He scolded fiercely just now, and he was extremely angry with Chai Zhewei in his heart, but if he didn't give Princess Baling a favor and insisted on severely punishing Chai Zhewei, then how would Princess Baling deal with herself in the Chai family in the future?The relationship with Chai Zhewei was stiff, which naturally affected Chai Lingwu. In the end, the relationship between the husband and wife was not harmonious. How could he, an elder brother, want to see it?
Now that he is enthroned as the Emperor and Ninth Five-Year Supreme, he naturally misses his brothers and sisters.Naturally, he has a lot of scruples about the brothers. After all, they are all qualified to inherit the throne. If they are not careful, they may cause unnecessary troubles, but the sisters cannot touch the root of the imperial power, so he is very willing to take care of them and give them more rewards.

In short, it is nothing more than glory and wealth. I have what I have, so why be stingy?
So what Cen Wenwen said made him quite embarrassed, so he glanced at Fang Jun indifferently, just as Fang Jun was looking at him, his eyes met, and Fang Jun immediately understood Li Chengqian's thoughts...

"Cough cough!"

Fang Jun coughed dryly and said with a smile: "Young Master Cen's words are wrong..."

Before he finished speaking, Cen Wenwen frowned. This Fang Jun is the best at observing words and expressions, and most of the time he follows His Majesty's wishes. He is simply a courtier...

(End of this chapter)