White tea legend

Chapter 239: Shameful Flower
In the Prime Minister's residence, Prime Minister Wang was drinking tea alone.

Suddenly, a gust of wind blew by, and he felt an ominous atmosphere. When he looked up, he saw Ruiyu appearing, and Mr. Wang's heart tightened. He knew that with the appearance of this evil god, his end had come.

Immortal Lord Ruiyu walked up to Mr. Wang and smiled slightly. The smile was full of weirdness and coldness. He gently raised his hand, and a black light shot out from his hand, hitting Mr. Wang's heart directly.

Wang Xiangye looked at his chest in horror. A black hole had appeared there, and his life force was rapidly draining away. He wanted to call for help, but found that his body could no longer move, and he could only watch his life slowly disappear.

Immortal Lord Ruiyu looked at the fearful expression on Mr. Wang's face, and a sneer appeared at the corner of her mouth. He slowly approached Wang Xiangye and whispered: "You deserved to die."

After saying that, her figure gradually disappeared into the darkness, leaving only Wang Xiangye's body lying quietly on the ground. His eyes still maintained a horrified expression, as if he was telling the horrific death process.

The imperial concubine woke up from a dream, covered in sweat.

She actually watched the whole process of Wang Guangjin's murder, and the dream was very real.

The moonlight is like water, shining in the silent palace. There is no one else in the palace except the imperial concubine at this moment. On the magnificent dragon bed, embroidered pillows are placed alone, as if they are still waiting for the return of their owner. The murals on the walls are lifelike, but the characters in the paintings cannot leave the paintings to accompany this lonely night.

The glazed lantern emits a soft light, illuminating the screen inlaid with pearls and gems, as well as the soft carpet spread on the ground. Every item reveals royal luxury, and a light fragrance fills the air.

A figure came out of the imperial concubine's body.

That's Ruiyu.

The imperial concubine exhaled and lost all her energy. She asked languidly: "So you killed Wang Guangjin? And you faked the illusion that he hanged himself?"

Ruiyu's lips curled up: "He died unjustly, yet he dared to overthrow the tea system."

Through Wang Guangjin's words, he proposed to the sage to promote the tea tea system. Unexpectedly, Wang Guangjin personally overturned the tea tea system. How could he bear this tone?
Poor Wang Guangjin is just a victim of the game between two forces.

Ruiyu promoted the tea system through his mouth, and white tea overthrew the tea system through his mouth. In the end, he had only a dead end.

The imperial concubine didn't understand why Ruiyu wanted to make a tea.

In fact, promoting the Qiancha system is not Ruiyu's purpose. Creating public dissatisfaction is Ruiyu's real purpose. Without the Qiancha system, there would be other systems. In short, the Li Dynasty was full of chaos and the buildings collapsed. This was Ruiyu's real purpose. .

Since ancient times, the decline of a dynasty was inseparable from the disaster of beauty. Xia Jie favored Yu Xi, which led to chaos in the state affairs and eventually led to the demise of the Xia Dynasty.

King Zhou of Shang neglected political affairs because he favored Daji, which led to the decline of the Shang Dynasty.

In order to make Bao Si smile, King You of Zhou did not hesitate to use beacon fire to deceive the princes, which eventually led to the demise of the Western Zhou Dynasty.

The power of the Li Dynasty was truly unmatched by previous generations. Emperor Taizong was wise and courageous and won the hearts of the people. At the beginning of the founding of the country, he adopted a series of political and economic reforms to consolidate his rule. Militarily, he reorganized the army and strengthened training, making the Li Dynasty strong in military strength. It expanded its territory externally and won many battles with neighboring countries.

In terms of culture, the Li Dynasty also spared no effort to promote literature and art, respect Confucianism, establish schools, and advocate the imperial examination system, which made the literary style flourish and talented people emerge in large numbers.

During the Li Dynasty, the country was strong, the politics were clear, the economy was prosperous, the culture was prosperous, and it dominated the east.

How could it be so easy for such a powerful country to decline? We had to find a Daji, Meixi, Baosi who belonged to the Li Dynasty...

And isn’t the imperial concubine in front of her just such a character?

Naturally, the imperial concubine didn't understand. The Li Dynasty was a good and peaceful time. Wouldn't it be wrong for them to sit and enjoy the glory and wealth together? Why let it decay?
Ruiyu laughed in her heart.

He is the evil god!

There is no coexistence between good and evil. Whatever justice wants to maintain and protect, evil spirits will destroy and destroy!
The imperial concubine showed a horrified look at Ruiyu like this.

She vaguely knew what kind of god she was working with, but it seemed that it was too late.

She didn't want to destroy the prosperous age of the Li Dynasty. She just fell in love with someone she shouldn't love and wanted to be with him.

"Stop being in love, Yu slave."

Ruiyu suddenly penetrated into the imperial concubine's body.

The imperial concubine's whole person was full of life again.

The moonlight was hazy outside, and the imperial concubine left her palace with a light lotus step, and walked slowly towards the imperial garden. She was wearing a long gauze dress, like the brightest star in the night sky, its delicate luster shining with indescribable mystery under the dim lights.

In the imperial garden, night roses and water lilies bloomed, exuding bursts of refreshing fragrance. When the imperial concubine stepped into the garden, it seemed as if her own fragrance merged with the fragrance of flowers, making the entire imperial garden intoxicated. Her beauty is like a blooming flower, even more delicate in the night.

She strolled leisurely among the flowers, showing elegance and charm in every gesture. Whenever she touched the flowers lightly, they seemed to droop slightly in shame. Even the moonlight became shy and hid in the clouds, not daring to compare with her appearance.

On such a night, the Imperial Garden turned into a quiet and mysterious world, with only the shadow of the imperial concubine and the fragrance of flowers slowly flowing in the air. Every step she takes is as light as a fairy, as if the whole night exists for her, the stars are dotted for her, and the breeze is blowing for her.

Unparalleled elegance, shameless tonight.

...Wang Guangjin's death was Ruiyu's work, and the death of Guanglu doctor Yao Ziyi was not directly related to Ruiyu. Chun Chun was scared to death, or was tricked to death by herself.

Yao Yuanchong had outstanding achievements in his life and served the imperial court for many years. However, his family life did not seem to be as smooth as his official career. He has three sons, each of whom has his own incompetence.

Two of the sons served in the central government office in Luoyang, the eastern capital. They became arrogant because of their father's power and even privately asked other officials for official positions. This behavior eventually attracted the attention of the sage. When the sage asked Yao Chong about his sons, Yao Chong frankly replied that he had three sons, two of whom were serving in the Eastern Capital. They had great desires and misbehaved, and admitted that they might secretly ask Wei Zhigu Ask for help.

Who is this Wei Zhigu?
Wei Zhigu became a Jinshi at the age of 20 and held many important positions successively, such as Zuo Lang, Feng Pavilion Master, Wei Wei Shao Qing, Official Minister, Jinzhou Governor, etc. He once advised against the construction of Taoist temples because of his admonishment. He was appreciated and worshiped as prime minister, and served as Shangshu of the Transfer Department, Tongping Zhangshi and other positions.

Not only did Wei Zhigu have a smooth official career and hold great power, he was also a talented writer who wrote many poems and participated in the compilation of national history.

The saint also promoted him to the position of servant and promoted him to the title of Duke of Liang.

However, Wei Zhigu had a disagreement with Yao Yuanchong, who was also the prime minister. He was later dismissed from office and demoted to Minister of the Ministry of Industry. He eventually died of illness and was given the posthumous title of Governor of Youzhou with the posthumous title of Zhong.

Yao Yuanchong's sons actually colluded with their father's political opponents and gave them power for the sake of official positions. This made Yao Yuanchong very angry, and he did not hide his hatred for his sons in front of the saint.

The saint was satisfied with Yao Yuanchong's frankness and honesty.

Yao Yuanchong's frank and self-disciplined attitude was commendable in the political environment of the Li Dynasty. It also reflected his sense of responsibility as prime minister and his respect for the court and the people.

In order to prevent his sons from making mistakes, except for the eldest son Yao Ziyi who retained the idle position of Guanglu doctor, Yao Yuanchong asked his other two sons to abandon their official positions before his death.

The second son, Yao Ziling, was impetuous by nature and loved great achievements. He was unwilling to live a mediocre life and always dreamed of getting rich overnight, so he indulged in gambling and opportunism.

Once, he heard that a batch of jewelry was coming to the capital, so he spent all his family's money and planned to rob it on the way. As a result, the plan failed, and not only did he lose all his family property, but he also offended the government and was imprisoned for questioning. Although Yao Yuanchong managed to rescue him, Yao Ziling's actions had already caused a big blow to the Yao family's reputation.

The youngest son Yao Ziyuan has a weak character and lacks independent opinions. He doesn't like reading and is not good at business. He spends his days idle and wandering around the market.

One day, he was deceived by a group of bad guys and joined a so-called "loyalty" dispute. In a fight, he accidentally injured a family member of an official. As a result, he was thrown into prison and almost died. Although Yao Yuanchong finally worked hard and used all his connections and resources to free him from prison, this incident also became a stain on the Yao family.

Yao Yuanchong felt deeply saddened and helpless by the unscrupulous behavior of his two sons. He had tried to discipline them in the hope that they would reform, but it seemed to have little effect. The behavior of Yao Ziling and Yao Ziyuan formed a sharp contrast with Yao Yuanchong's image of being strict in running the family and honest in government. In the eyes of outsiders, this kind of family education seems to be a failure. Yao Yuanchong's strict tutoring does not seem to have left deep traces on his sons.

So Yao Yuanchong expelled his two sons from Chang'an City for many years. If Yao Ziyi had not held the funeral, Yao Ziling and Yao Ziyuan would not have had the chance to return to Chang'an. After all, when Yao Yuanchong died, the two unfilial sons were not allowed to come back for the funeral. .

Yao Ziyi's sudden death caused a wave of sadness in the Yao family. The originally bustling mansion was now shrouded in mourning, with plain white mourning flags flying, and the heavy atmosphere suffocating.

Inside the mansion, the servants chatted in low voices and were busy preparing for the funeral, with sadness written all over their faces. Family members were dressed in burlap clothes and mourning hats, and wept one after another.

Yao Ziyi's study room during his lifetime has been preserved as it is, with his unfinished manuscripts and pen and ink placed on the table, as if the owner only went out for a short time and did not leave this world forever.

After the news spread, officials from the DPRK and China came to Yao Mansion to express their condolences. From the prince Shaobao, the royal censor to the ministers and doctors of various ministries, and even some officials who did not have much friendship with the Yao family, all came here to pay their respects. Some of their faces were solemn, or some were bowing their heads in deep thought, and each of them showed regret to a greater or lesser degree for the passing of Dr. Guanglu.

However, this kind of regret is more to save the face of the deceased Prime Minister Yao Yuanchong.

In front of the mourning hall, there is a portrait of Yao Ziyi. In the painting, he is still graceful and has a gentle smile on his lips.

The officials who came to pay their respects bowed three times in front of the portrait, some silently, while others whispered softly: "He is so talented, God is jealous of him!"

Of course, this kind of compliment does not need to be taken seriously, just treat it as a token of respect for the deceased.

Yao Ziling and Yao Ziyuan, two sons of Yao Yuanchong who had very different personalities but were equally incompetent, showed exaggerated grief at the funeral of their elder brother Yao Ziyi.

When the two brothers stepped into the mourning hall wearing linen clothes and mourning hats, tears were already streaming down their faces. Different from ordinary people's implicit condolences, Yao Ziling and Yao Ziyuan made no secret of their grief. As soon as they entered the door, they knelt down in front of their brother's soul and cried loudly, the sound shaking the roof tiles, as if they wanted to pour all their sorrow into this moment.

Yao Ziling, the second son who was once addicted to gambling and obsessed with success, now completely lost his impetuousness in the past. He cried and called his brother's name, his voice full of regret and pain: "Brother, you died young, what should we do if you leave us behind!"

His cries were heartbreaking, almost moving.

As for the youngest son Yao Ziyuan, who normally only plays games and lacks independent opinions, he burst into tears at this moment and was so choked up that he could hardly speak.

He grabbed the filial stick tremblingly and beat his chest hard while crying: "I am incompetent, I am incompetent! I can't help my brother solve his problems, and now I am so rude even when I say goodbye!" His grief seemed uncontrollable, Almost collapsed.

The relatives, friends and servants present were all shocked by the grief of the two brothers. People whispered: "Although the sons of the Yao family have done evil things, they also showed their true feelings about the death of their eldest brother."

Mrs. Yao Si didn't buy the overly exaggerated performance of her two brothers at the funeral. She knew in her heart that this was just another form of showing off and performing. Therefore, when night fell and other relatives and friends dispersed, Ms. Zhang was tired from crying, so she asked someone to help her go down, leaving Mrs. Yao Si alone in the mourning hall, quietly guarding the mourning hall of her eldest brother.

At this time, Yao Ziling and Yao Ziyuan walked in quietly, seeming to want to make up for their behavior during the day, or to seek their sister's attention. They came to Siniang with forced smiles and tried to open up the conversation by asking about her tea business.

"Fourth sister, I heard that the tea shop you opened is very prosperous, with an endless stream of customers every day, which is much better than that of men like us." Yao Ziling tried to get closer, with a hint of envy in his tone.

Yao Ziyuan also continued: "Yes, the fourth sister has always been capable, and everyone in the family knows it. Unlike us, who always make our father angry." There was self-deprecation in his words, as if he hoped to gain her forgiveness by praising his sister.

However, Mrs. Yao Si was not swayed by these words. She knew the character and past of the two brothers well, so she did not immediately respond to their words. She quietly refilled the incense for her eldest brother, and then spoke slowly: "Brothers, there is no need to say more. Business is important, but harmony in the family is even more rare. Now that the eldest brother is gone, we should think about how to maintain the family reputation, instead of just Seeking temporary gain.”

Her words were calm and forceful, which made the two brothers who were trying to get closer feel a little embarrassed. They looked at each other, speechless. If they originally wanted to borrow money, they couldn't do so now.