Why did the emperor rebel?

Chapter 187
The crooked crescent has quietly climbed up the branch at some point.

At this time, most of the people in the capital who were reluctant to light their oil lamps had already gone to bed early.

But for the dignitaries, the night has only just begun.

In a gazebo in the back house of Duke Cheng's mansion.

The snowfalls in early winter turned this exquisite garden into a snow-white sky.

In the past few days, the weather has gradually cleared up, and the snow has gradually begun to melt. A gust of wind blows through, and the calm water of the pool is slightly wrinkled.

Surrounded by all kinds of Shoushan stones, they look extraordinarily beautiful under the embellishment of white snow.

There is a large round table in the middle of the gazebo, and there are exquisite heaters in the four corners. With thick fur robes, even in such a winter night, you will not feel the slightest cold.

Beside the exquisite and various dishes, Li Xian and Zhu Yi surrounded an old man, smiling.

Zhu Yi's wife, Hu Shi, is Hu's youngest and only daughter.

Hu Wei got this daughter when he was close to 50 years old, so he naturally dotes on him very much, so his residence is not far from Cheng Guogong's mansion.

The two families are good friends, and there is no need to talk about so many etiquettes, so they directly invited him to the mansion.

The three of them sat around the pavilion and sent away the servants. Li Xian roughly explained the matter, and Zhu Yi got up, bowed long and said.

"That's the way it is. Duke Cheng's mansion is an honor, and please help Yue Zhang."

Hu Yan was wearing a green-brown gold-woven cloak, without the airs of a big brother Qiqing at all, sitting there like an ordinary rich man.

Seeing Zhu Yi bowing down so solemnly, he raised his hand to help her up, and said.

"Yueniang is your wife. The Duke Cheng's mansion is in decline, and Yueniang will also suffer. If this old man can help, why not?"

Pressing Zhu Yi back on the chair, Hu Wei frowned slightly, twisted his beard, seemed a little hesitant, and said.

"Mr. Feng, you just said that this matter was ordered by the emperor, but is it true?"

Li Xian smiled wryly and said.

"Uncle Da Zong is in front of you, how dare I lie to you, not to mention, even if Cheng Guo's mansion is depressed for a while, it is still one of the mansions. If there is no reason, why did I make this trip?"

Hu Yan didn't speak, but his brows furrowed even deeper.

At this moment, Zhu Yi also sensed that something was wrong.

In the beginning, when the civil military report was reported to the capital, Zhu Yi actually went to look for Hu Wei.

At that time, the father-in-law's advice to him was that it is better to be still than to move.

At that time, Xun Qi was on the cusp of the storm, and if there was a slight change, he could easily be regarded as a bird in the early days.

Later, the situation gradually calmed down, and Zhu Yi tentatively wrote a book to the emperor, asking for a funeral.

After being informed by Hu Wei, he scolded him severely.

Said that he couldn't bear his temper, even if he wanted to mention this matter, he would have to wait for a year or two, and then use the contacts left by Zhu Yong, which would be much more useful than now.

But no matter which time, Hu Wei never showed hesitation like now.

Could it be that there are other joints in this that he doesn't know about?

Boldly, Zhu Yi asked.

"My father-in-law and my son-in-law also know that this matter is not easy, but since the emperor wanted Li Shibo to run this trip, my son-in-law asked you to come over to discuss and come up with an idea. Just listen to Yue Zhang and wait patiently for another two years until the turmoil completely subsides."

Hearing this, Hu Mei glanced at him, sighed, and said.

"This is the end of the matter, and it is useless to wait."

As he said that, Hu Min's eyes flashed, he looked at Li Xian coldly, and said.

"Duke Feng just said that it was the Duke who took the initiative to intercede for Duke Cheng's mansion in front of His Majesty?"

Li Xian intuitively felt that Hu Wei's words were not in a good tone.

Although he is already the Duke of Fengguo now, Hu Wei is one of the five ministers of the late emperor, and in his heyday, he and San Yang could stand against each other.

Facing Hu Yan's implicit questioning tone, Li Xian thought for a while and said tactfully.

"Don't be so anxious, Dazong. Today, the old man entered the palace to thank you. His Majesty asked about the relationship between the relatives, and the old man gave a general explanation. He also asked about the current situation of Cheng Guogong's mansion. The old man said a few words by the way. A good word..."

Zhu Yi glanced at Li Xian, what she said was quite different from what she said to him.

But at this time, Zhu Yi didn't have the heart to take care of it, because he was also a little confused, what was his father-in-law angry about.

However, after asking clearly, Hu Wei put down the teacup in his hand and said.

"It's getting late, the old man has to go to court tomorrow, we can discuss this matter in a few days, can the Duke see it?"

This is to see off guests.

Although he still didn't figure out how he had offended Hu Yan, Li Xian was also a prince after all, and it was so obvious to him that it was impossible for him to hang on.

Anyway, he got the word.

He still doesn't believe it, Cheng Guogong's mansion, dare to confront the emperor?
But at the end of the day, Li Xian was still a little worried, for fear that things might go wrong, he said again.

"In that case, the old man will come to visit again in a few days."

For Li Xian's words, Zhu Yi felt very embarrassed, and sent him outside the door, expressing apology, and then turned back.

After all, in his opinion, his father-in-law's attitude just now was indeed a little too much. Duke Feng didn't get angry on the spot, and he kindly made an appointment for the next visit.

After seeing off Li Xian, Zhu Yi returned to the back hall, only to see Hu Min staring at the calm water in a trance.

So Zhu Yi stepped forward cautiously and asked.

"Yue Zhang, Duke Feng just said it, but what's wrong?"

Hu Yan snorted coldly, turned around and gave Zhu Yi a sideways glance, and after a while, he sighed heavily and said.

"It's more than inappropriate... oh..."

Seeing that Zhu Yi was still confused, Hu Wei let out a long breath, then slowly calmed down, and said.

"Do you know why the old man has not made a move to help you fight for the title of Duke Cheng from the emperor?"

Zhu Yi frowned. He originally thought that his father-in-law was inconvenient to run for him because he was born in the civil service camp. Now it sounds like there is something wrong with this?

"My father-in-law please enlighten me!"

Hu Wei seemed to not know where to speak for a moment, pondered for a moment, and said.

"You and I are son-in-law, so I won't hide it from you. I have served five emperors in my life, and the reason I have been able to survive this treacherous court situation until now is by not being greedy. "

"You can know that there are no free benefits in this world, which is very good!"

"But you are only guarding against the Marquis of Fengcheng, but you have never considered why the emperor gave you such a big benefit?"

"This……"

Zhu Yi was stunned for a moment, unable to answer for a while.

No matter how young and mature he is, he has just become weak after all. In addition, these days, the burden of the family has fallen on his shoulders all of a sudden, so it is inevitable that he has not thought carefully.

In his view, the Son of Heaven is the Son of Heaven, and he can ask for anything from his subjects.

Thunder, rain and dew are all the grace of the king, and he will accept it. Anyway, even if he doesn't accept it, he can't refuse it.

After serious consideration, Zhu Yi asked tentatively.

"Perhaps, His Majesty wants to win over and support the relatives. After all, the relatives are weak now, the civil servants are powerful, and the civil and military imbalance is not an option in the long run."

"And when His Majesty was hiding in the mansion, he had little contact with his relatives, so he wanted to use this method to show favor to the Duke of Cheng, so that the relatives of the Duke of Cheng's family would truly be loyal to His Majesty?"

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