Jia Yujing of Red Mansion

Chapter 226 The Lady of the White Lotus
In previous years, Emperor Longqing often sent imperial envoys to inspect various places, but this time, everyone in the civil and military dynasties felt that it was unusual.

Because the imperial envoys sent out by Emperor Longqing were all Yishui'er's biological sons.

They are the second prince Prince Duan who is going to Jizhou, the fourth prince Prince Yong who is going to Shandong, the sixth prince Prince Zhuang who is going to Shanxi, and the tenth prince Prince Yu who is going to Nanzhili.

This made all the officials a little confused, and most people even thought that Emperor Longqing wanted to take this opportunity to test the princes and prepare for the appointment of the crown prince.

Therefore, the four princes sent out this time are probably the ones that Emperor Longqing is most satisfied with and the ones closest to the position of crown prince.

Everyone focused their attention on the four princes, but ignored the escort generals who escorted these princes to various provinces. All of them were generals whom Emperor Longqing trusted very much.

In fact, these generals were the real imperial ministers, and they all had Emperor Longqing's secret orders.

Their mission is to immediately command the local garrison to destroy the White Lotus sect's halls in various places and arrest the leaders of the White Lotus sect after arriving in each province.

Among them, the one who escorted Prince Yu to Nanzhili was Yulin General Xu Shan, who took the initiative to request Ying, and he shouldered a heavier task than the other three generals.

Tongbai Mountain, Miaoxian Temple.

On top of the sutra-storing building, Tang Sai'er, the Holy Mother of the White Lotus Sect, stood in the wind, looking at the smoke rising in the distance.

She is about 30 years old, with a face as white as jade and a beautiful face.

Wearing a green Taoist robe and a white silk waistband, she outlined her proud curves.

Three thousand black hairs were draped casually, falling down to her waist like a waterfall. She looked like a stunning beauty in her prime.

In order to deceive others, Tang Saier only said that he was a widowed man who practiced Buddhism. On weekdays, he only moved around in the Sutra Library and rarely showed up.

There are two guardians in charge of the Miaoxian Temple, and only a few people know Tang Saier's true identity.

Tang Saier stood for a long time until an old woman came up to report.

"Miss, important news has come from Chang'an. The two guardians are already waiting in the meeting hall."

"understood."

Tang Sai'er glanced at the wisp of smoke that was gradually dissipating in the distance, then turned and walked down the scripture building.

When Tang Sai'er came to the meeting hall, the White Lotus Cultivators dressed as Taoist priests, a man and a woman, all stood up and saluted and said, "See the Holy Mother."

Tang Sai'er nodded, sat on the chair in the middle, and said, "Two elders, please sit down. What important news has been reported from the capital?"

The male Taoist priest is a former protector named Fang Jixian. He is in his 50s, has a handsome face and a serious expression.

He said: "The news just came back from Chang'an.

The emperor not only asked Jia Qiong to serve as an inspector of the Eight Prefectures, but also investigated the embezzlement of disaster relief food funds by Henan officials.

He also sent several of his sons as imperial envoys to inspect the disaster relief situation in Jizhou, Shandong, Shanxi, and South Zhili provinces. "

The name of the later protector was Jin Ruolan, who was also called Jinhuaxiangu by the people nearby.

She looks to be in her 40s, wearing a loose Taoist robe, with a kind face and a smile on her face.

Hearing Fang Jixian's words, Jin Ruolan frowned and said, "What is the emperor's intention? It makes sense to let Jia Qiong be the patrol officer of the Eight Prefectures.

But suddenly he sent his own son as an imperial envoy, and four of them were sent to the same faction. Isn't it weird? "

Tang Saier nodded and said, "This matter is indeed a bit unusual.

Is there something fishy in this? Do the two elders have any speculations? "

Fang Jixian said: "I don't think there's anything strange about it.

The emperor sent several princes out to inspect the disaster, definitely to see their abilities and prepare for the future appointment of the heir apparent.

We just take this opportunity to kill all these princes, maybe we can directly piss the emperor to death. "

Jin Ruolan obviously had different views from Fang Jixian. She said: "I think this matter is not that simple. The provinces where the emperor sent imperial envoys, plus Henan, are all places where we plan to carry out the incident. Elder Fang, don't you think it's a bit too coincidental? ?”

Fang Jixian said disapprovingly: "Is this a coincidence or not?

These provinces were originally the hardest hit places. If the emperor doesn't send people to these places, where else can he send them.

We haven't been seen in many years. The emperor has probably forgotten us, the White Lotus Sect, and will he specifically target us? "

Jin Ruolan felt something was wrong in her heart, but she couldn't find a reason to refute it, so she could only say: "I still think something is fishy, ​​so it's better to be careful.

Once our plan is implemented this time, the imperial court will definitely carry out a large-scale purge, and our main altar may be exposed.

I think Holy Mother, you'd better go to Jiangnan first and meet up with the Right Protector as soon as possible. "

Fang Jixian agreed with Jin Ruolan's proposal. He nodded and said, "Elder Jin's words make sense.

Now that we have made a big plan, we just need each church to act accordingly, and there is no need for Our Lady to be in charge. "

Tang Saier did not respond, but asked: "Jiang Jin went to Huainan to deliver a letter, has he come back?"

Fang Jixian shook his head and said, "Not yet."

Tang Saier frowned and asked, "Why haven't you come back yet? Shouldn't you be back the day before yesterday?"

Fang Jixian said: "Maybe we encountered something on the way and were delayed."

Tang Saier pondered for a moment, nodded and said, "Okay, I will set off tomorrow, and I will leave the affairs of the northern provinces to the two elders."

"Yes."

Early the next morning, Tang Saier left Miaoxian Temple in a carriage, accompanied by only an old woman and a driver.

The carriage moved forward slowly and slowly until noon, when it stopped in front of a foot shop in a market town.

The coachman said: "Madam, you can have your lunch here, and the animals need to rest."

The coachman placed a high stool on the ground. The old woman stepped off the vehicle first and then helped Tang Saier down.

At this time, Tang Saier had completely changed her attire, wearing a plain coat, a high-waisted skirt, and a curtain hat on her head. She looked like an ordinary businessman's wife.

The two entered the foot shop, asked for a private room, and ordered a few dishes.

After the waiter had finished serving the food, closed the door and went out, Tang Saier took off his curtain hat, revealing his stunning face.

"Mommy, bring some food to the big cow."

The old woman nodded and brought out a plate of dishes and a few steamed buns.

Unexpectedly, as soon as he opened the door, he saw several guards in brocade uniforms surrounding a man in fine uniforms going upstairs.

The old woman couldn't help but feel startled, and quickly closed the door again.

Tang Saier asked: "What's wrong, mama?"

The old woman whispered back: "There are Jin Yiwei outside, maybe they are here to have a drink. I will go out to deliver food to Daniel later."

Tang Saier nodded and said, "Okay, let's eat first."

The old woman nodded and was about to sit down to eat when she suddenly heard the door being pushed open.

She was quite surprised. She quickly turned her head and looked over, only to see the man in rich clothes, Shi Shiran, walking in.

The old woman quickly stopped in front and said, "Sir, have you gone to the wrong room? This is the private room reserved by my wife."

The man smiled and said: "For such a stunning beauty, wouldn't it be a pity to be drinking alone? I am here specially to accompany your wife."

(End of this chapter)