Thousand-year-old family: its rise began with Shang Yang’s reforms

Chapter 322 How dare you play such a trick in front of me!

At first, no one cared about the two people who followed Emperor Wu of Han back. After all, the emperor only brought back two favorite ministers, which was not a big deal.

Jiang Chong had a qualified background.

He came from the Palace of Doctors and was one of the doctors who listened to Dong Zhongshu's lectures.

What's there to care about with people like this?
I don't know how she gained the emperor's favor.

As for that Miao boy?

All the eyes that were focused on the Miao boy combined were not even half as much as the eyes that were focused on Jiang Chong alone.

why?
This Miao boy has only two functions, or two identities, in everyone's eyes.

First, he was the emperor’s favorite minister. Because the Miao people’s witchcraft was loved by the emperor, the emperor knew his identity during the process of seeking immortality, so he kept him by his side.

You don't have to care about this identity.

Because the ministers felt that the emperor at least had brains, and such a person could not influence the government.

If the emperor wants to find immortals, let him go.

No matter how bad things are in the court, there are still the Crown Prince and Chen Xiang. During the years when the emperor was looking for immortals, the Crown Prince handled government affairs, and he was assisted by the Grand Marshal, the Military Marshal, the Military Commandant, and Chen Xiang. Didn't there not be any mistakes or omissions?
What's more, there are talents selected from the Imperial College, Xianyang Academy, and academies in various places.

Second, the emperor’s “favored ministers”.

This is even less worthy of surprise, as it will make the ministers feel more normal.

why?
Isn't it a tradition for the Liu family to like this? In the past, Emperor Gao was accompanied by many such young men, such as Ji Ru. When Emperor Xiaoren traveled around the world later, although he was not short of pretty beauties, he always had one or two handsome or delicate young men around him.

Not to mention Emperors Wen and Jing.

Back then, Deng Tong even got permission from Emperor Wen to mint coins. Emperor Wen even gave Deng Tong a copper mine. Emperor Xiaojing had many such favorite ministers around him. Although they were not as outrageous as his father, their names were also recorded in history books.

Therefore, when everyone saw this charming and beautiful Miao boy, apart from sighing, "The men of the Liu family really like this," there was no other thought.

It was Wei Zifu in the harem who first discovered that something was wrong.

In the eleventh year of Taichu, the emperor returned to Chang'an, but after returning to Chang'an, the emperor did not visit any of the beauties in the palace, not even the beauty sent into the palace by Princess Pingyang.

This is the first thing that's wrong.

The second thing is wrong. The fifteenth day of every month is the day when yin and yang interact. No matter what the emperor does, he will definitely come to the Pepper Palace on this day.

Nothing had changed in the past few decades, but things changed in the year when the emperor returned.

The emperor was still in the Weiyang Palace, and the eunuchs serving him all said that the emperor and the Miao boy "Yun" were practicing in the palace and were unwilling to see outsiders.

What Wei Zifu was most worried about at first was that the young man from Miao would harm the emperor's health. After all, the boy named "Yun" was really young and looked only about fifteen or sixteen years old.

But later.
Wei Zifu gradually began to suspect that Yun and Jiang Chong were doing something that would endanger the stability of the country.

In the Pepper Room
Wei Zifu looked at Liu Ju with a serious expression: "I called you here today because of your father's matter."

She exhaled and pressed her chest. Her heart was beating hard. "I always feel like something is wrong, but I can't tell what it is."

"Your Majesty's affairs are not something I can interfere with. As for you——"

Wei Zifu's expression became more serious: "You are getting older, and your father will be wary of you. After all, he is aging and you are in your prime, so at this time, don't easily anger your father."

She did not hesitate at all: "Go find your uncle, Marquis Guanjun, Duke Lin'an, and even Prime Minister Chen, and tell them everything I told you, and leave it to them to decide!"

Liu Ju was already seventeen years old at this time, and had the mentality of a teenager, but he was much more stable than other teenagers of his age and stood up immediately.

"Okay, I'll go find my uncle and the others right away!"

East Palace
Wei Qing, Chen Wushi, Huo Qubing, and Chen Qulu met in front of the East Palace gate, all with astonishment on their faces. Huo Qubing even subconsciously said, "The prince invited the four of us here at this time. What big thing has happened?"

Chen Wushi and Wei Qing looked solemn: "I'm afraid it's not a small matter. It must involve His Majesty."

Chen Wu Shi sighed and subconsciously touched his waist.

Chen had always been granted by the emperor the power to enter and exit the inner palace directly, but he came in a hurry today and did not bring it with him. He had a hunch that he might need it later.

He immediately turned around and ordered the eunuch beside him: "Go to my mansion quickly and let my son bring my things into the palace!"

Chen Wu Shi did not say what it was specifically, and the eunuch did not ask. After all, since the people above did not say anything, there was no need to say it. If he asked at this time, the more he knew, the faster he would die.

Toguchi
Liu Ju told everything with a calm face, and then said solemnly: "The Queen Mother's suspicion is not unreasonable. Father has been attending court less frequently these days. If Father is obsessed with the Miaojiang witchcraft, I'm afraid..."

He didn't finish the rest of his words, but everyone present understood what he meant.

The emperor can be immersed in the journey of seeking immortals and seeking the truth, but he must never be addicted to the art of witchcraft!
This is evil!

Chen Wushi said with a sullen face: "I have asked someone to find Duobing and ask him to bring the palace order. I will see His Majesty directly later!"

"With this order, I can see Your Majesty no matter what happened to Him!"

The four of them looked at each other and saw the worry in each other's eyes.

Liu Ju was a little confused. He said hesitantly and nervously, "Is this a little too much?"

Chen Wushi then sighed and said in a deep voice: "It has been five months since His Majesty came back. During these five months, His Majesty used seals instead of handwriting to review memorials. I originally thought that the Crown Prince and the Queen had met His Majesty, but from what the Crown Prince said, no one in the harem except Jiang Chong and that Yun had met His Majesty!"

“This is the top priority!”

There was even a hint of regret in Wei Qing's eyes, because even without the emperor, the court continued to function, and even the emperor's approval continued.

He had not paid attention to this matter, but now that Chen Wushi said it, they realized the danger.

Huo Qubing stood up suddenly: "You mean, His Majesty is in danger?"

His eyes were like a tiger's, as if he wanted to tear people apart alive.

"Prime Minister Chen! I'll go in with you!"

Huo Qubing's voice was like that of a tiger or a lion, and Liu Ju said quickly, "You two, you two, don't be so anxious."

He looked at the four people and said, "Although I have never seen Your Majesty, I have heard Your Majesty's voice."

Chen Wushi was slightly stunned when he heard this, then thought for a moment and said, "Is there any difference between your Majesty's words and those of the past?"

Liu Ju frowned slightly, thought about it carefully, and then said, "No difference."

"only."

He frowned as if thinking, "It's just that he looks a little duller than usual. I thought Father was tired."

"There were also... um, some other noises." "So I didn't dare to disturb them any further."

Other sounds?
The four of them looked confused, and Liu Ju's ears were a little red. The four of them understood something in an instant.

Huo Qubing sat down angrily and smiled: "You must be tired. Your voice is a little dull, so there must be nothing wrong. After all, if His Majesty has something wrong, he only needs to show a little abnormality."

Chen Wu Shi's hands subconsciously tightened the jade pendant around his waist.

He still felt something was wrong.

"I once read something in my ancestor's notes. There are some "strange arts" in Miaojiang Wu Gu that can make people lose their minds and respond to the words of the person who uses the magic."

Chen Wushi lowered his head and said, "The method to crack it is recorded in the notebook. Let's give it a try."

"If nothing happens, that's best. If something happens and you and I learn of it and don't investigate, it's our fault."

He let out a long sigh, and at this moment, footsteps were heard outside the hall, followed by figures.

It's Chen Duobing!
Contrary to his name, Chen Duobing is in very good health.

He handed the sword and the order to Chen Wushi: "Father, I'm here."

Chen Wushi held a long sword in his hand, his eyes were like torches. He turned around and looked at Huo Qubing and Wei Qing: "Do you dare to go with me?"

He smiled casually: "If your majesty is alright, you and I will definitely be punished."

As for Chen Qulu? He had already stood behind Chen Wushi when Chen Duobing handed over the sword and the government order.

Huo Qubing laughed loudly, stood up suddenly and drew the long sword from the waist of the East Palace guard.

"Dare you disobey your orders?"

Chen Wushi looked at Wei Qing: "Grand Sima, what about you?"

Wei Qing sat there for a long time, then stood up with a long sigh and brushed off the non-existent dust on his body.

"I'd like to go with you!"

The four of them looked at each other, and then burst into laughter. After the laughter, Chen Wushi looked at Liu Ju and said softly, "Don't worry, Prince. This matter has nothing to do with you."

"We are the subjects of your majesty and the Han Dynasty. We cannot stand by and watch your majesty show doubt without protecting him!"

"This is the only thing I will never regret even if I die!"

As they spoke, the four of them walked towards the Weiyang Palace.

Liu Ju sat there with a confused look on his face, not knowing how things had developed to this point.

Outside Weiyang Palace
Chen Wu Shi and his three companions walked hurriedly with swords in hand. The guards outside the palace did not dare to stop them when they saw the four people.

nonsense.

These four people basically symbolize the highest power representatives of the Han Dynasty besides the emperor and the crown prince. To put it bluntly, if these four people are really determined to stand together, not to mention them, even the crown prince will have to step aside.

The emperor had to listen carefully to these four people expressing their different opinions.

At most they can play a role in preventing and dissuading.

This situation continued until the gate of Weiyang Palace, which was guarded by embroidered robe messengers and the most elite Yulin Guards of the Han Dynasty, so the four people stopped here.

After all, they didn't really want to rebel.

Chen Wushi looked directly at the Weiyang Palace and said loudly, "Your Majesty! I, the King of An, the Grand Tutor, the Grand Master, the Prime Minister, the Junior Master, the Secretary of the East Palace, and the head of the Chen family, Chen Wushi, request to see Your Majesty!"

"Please see your majesty!"

As soon as this series of names were spoken, there was a moment of silence outside the entire hall.

Chen Qulu and others looked at each other and spoke one after another.

"Your Majesty, I, the Duke of Lin'an, the military commander, and the general Chen Qulu, request to see you! I hope to see you, Your Majesty!"

"Your Majesty, I, Duke of Changping, Grand Marshal, Grand General, Commander-in-Chief of All Military Affairs, and Left-Arm General of the Kyoto Defense Battalion, Wei Qing, request an audience! I hope to see you, Your Majesty!"

"Your Majesty, I, Huo Qubing, the Marquis of Guanjun, the Commander-in-Chief of the Military Command, the General, and the Commander of the Defense Battalion of the Capital, request an audience! I hope to see you, Your Majesty!"

The four of them spoke one after another, and the hall became even quieter. After a moment, a slightly dull voice, not as domineering as before, sounded: "Come in."

Chen Wu Shi and the others looked at each other and saw the nervousness in each other's eyes, but they did not hesitate at all and went straight forward and entered the Weiyang Palace.

As soon as I entered the hall, I saw Liu Che sitting in the center of the hall. The hall was surrounded by a slight "fragrance" and green smoke.

The "drum sound" then sounded, echoing in the hall.

Liu Che said in a long voice: "You four came here with swords, but are you planning a rebellion?"

If it were an ordinary person, he would have been scared by now.

But are the people who come here ordinary people?

Chen Wushi replied calmly: "Your Majesty has not left the house for nearly half a year. I am worried about your Majesty and the country, so I came here. Please forgive me, Your Majesty."

As he spoke, he carefully observed Liu Che's appearance.

Liu Che also looked the same as usual: "Yun'er and I are exploring the way of all things, so we have never left the palace."

"Hasn't all government affairs already been dealt with?"

After he finished speaking, there was an obvious pause, and then he said: "Now that you have seen it, you can leave."

Huo Qubing, Wei Qing and Chen Qulu stood there, feeling a little groggy, but the three of them were determined and still a little sober.

Chen Wu Shi looked at Liu Che and really didn't find anything wrong. When he was thinking about apologizing and leaving, he suddenly discovered that something was wrong with the three people behind him!

In the past, Huo Qubing and Chen Qulu were always the most noisy, and Your Majesty also loved their youthful vigor, but why didn't you ask them a single question today? Why didn't these two say a single word?

He turned his head suddenly and saw the confused and tired eyes of the three people. His heart paused and his hand subconsciously placed on the Qilin Jade at his waist!

At this moment, the cold breath from the Qilin Jade entered his body, allowing him to remain absolutely rational and sober!

The incense and the drum sound are not right!
This is the "hypnosis technique" mentioned in our ancestors' notes!
Realizing this, Chen Wu Shi turned his head abruptly, the long sword in his hand shone with a cold light, and the sound was like the roar of a tiger.

"Be bold!"

"How dare you play such tricks in front of me!"

(End of this chapter)