King of Song

Chapter 331 Love Wu and the House
Lu Huiqing knelt down and yelled in pain, everyone present looked at each other in blank dismay, why did he come here to interfere?Today is the trial and conviction, so why did he come and shout "I'm guilty"?
Seeing this, Zhao Xu frowned and asked, "Lu Huiqing, what are you doing?"

"Your Majesty, I'm guilty!" Lu Huiqing said in a deep voice, "Unfortunately, my younger brother fell into the river and died a few days ago. I found these while sorting out the belongings..."

Immediately, some letters were handed over, and when they were opened, they were all written by Li Fugui, and the matter discussed was to punish Lin Zhao, if he framed him, he would be murdered!
"What? Is it your younger brother? Lu Heqing?" Zhao Xu asked in a deep voice, his face turning pale several times.

"Yes!" Lu Huiqing nodded and said: "I never thought of it, I only found out when I was sorting out the relics, I didn't expect my younger brother and Li Fugui to collude and harm Dongyang.

I dare not hide anything, let alone delay. By the time I rushed to the execution ground, the people had already dispersed. I thought...fortunately, Dongyang is fine, otherwise I don't know what to do...so I hurried to Kaifeng Mansion to clarify the facts. "

Everyone also understood that it was Lu Huiqing's younger brother Lu Heqing who colluded with Li Fugui.A powerful censor can indeed play a certain role in this case.

The letters brought by Lu Huiqing are the best evidence. Originally, these letters were written to Wang Yu, but because there is no title during the secret period, they only need to add a little something, and they will become Lu Heqing's property.

Lu Huiqing's second brother, Lu Shengqing, died in Hangzhou, and it seemed that he had something to do with Lin Zhao, so after thinking about it for a while, Lu Heqing had this motive, and it was logical.

However, many insiders present were thinking that the person who participated, Lu Huiqing, might be more likely, because after all, he had greater power.Lu Heqing has always been his elder brother's leader. Lu Heqing did these things alone, and Lu Huiqing didn't know anything about it. Is it reasonable?Now that the Dong Chuang incident has been revealed, let a dead man take the blame.Many people know it well, but they all tell the truth!

Lin Zhao just sneered, and used these methods to remedy the Dongchuang incident. Lu Huiqing, Lu Huiqing, are you really going to be despicable to the end?Thinking that Lu Heqing was a censor, Lin Zhao figured out many problems. The final trial and execution may have been ordered by Zhao Xu and Wang Anshi.But the murder in the prison should have been done by them, right?
Forget it, Lu Heqing is dead, so this can be regarded as bad retribution!Lin Zhao didn't know that this veritable crime deserved it, and someone did it for him.As for Lu Huiqing, don't worry, this account will be settled in the future.

Zhao Xu understood everything at the first glance when he read the letter. He knew that Lu Huiqing and Wang Yu played disgraceful roles in this matter.Now it would be best to use the dead Lu Heqing as a scapegoat, and this can be regarded as an explanation for everyone.

Lu Huiqing is very witty, it is very good to stand up and support herself at such a critical time!very good!Today's good performance is Zhao Xu's heart, and he will naturally make some small compensations in the future.

Lu Huiqing said in a deep voice: "I'm guilty of failing to discipline my younger brother. I didn't expect him to do such a wrong thing... I have warned him many times that Shengqing's death is his own fault and has nothing to do with Dongyang. He always couldn't listen, and misunderstood Dongyang, so that...

Your Majesty, please punish the minister for the crime of lax discipline, and at the same time apologize to Dongyang, I'm sorry!I should have sent my younger brother to apologize to you in person, but he already... It's retribution if you think about it! "

It was not easy for Lu Huiqing to say these words duplicity. Seeing his feigned grief, Lin Zhao couldn't help laughing, it was really embarrassing for him.

It's just that everyone's talking about this, so what else?After all, Lu Heqing is dead, and Lu Huiqing's words have completely pushed the blame away.What is the situation behind this matter, Lin Zhao knows, so this matter can only be touched on, and there is no way to delve into it.

"Brother Jifu is serious, it's only a one-shot to think about Erlang!" Lin Zhao took advantage of the situation and said a polite word, but his heart was completely different.Lu Huiqing, just wait, one day you will pay back all these humiliations!
Perhaps Lin Zhao was quite kind before that, but after going through a catastrophe, his mentality has changed a lot.Perhaps to survive in this era, one must learn to retaliate.

Once there are steps, Zhao Xu will be able to handle it easily. He shook his head and said: "Lu Huiqing, you are not strict in discipline, but Lu Heqing is also an adult, and he is an official ordered by the court. He did something wrong and has nothing to do with you. Fortunately, there is no reason for this." It caused a catastrophe, he also fell into the river and died, Dongyang also expressed his understanding, so I will not pursue it too much. However, you should stay at home and think about it behind closed doors!"

"Yes, thank you, Your Majesty, for your tolerance!" Although the monarch and his ministers did not communicate with each other, they cooperated quite tacitly on the spot.

Li Han and Wang Dongjian who were kneeling in the hall were not stupid, they knew what this conversation meant and what they should do.Immediately said: "Your Majesty, I was also confused for a moment. I did something wrong under the instigation of Lu Heqing. I beg Your Majesty to forgive..."

Zhao Xu said coldly: "It's late, places like Yushitai and the Ministry of Punishment are just and strict places that cannot tolerate you, but thinking about you is also a moment of confusion, first go to Lingnan to be a pusher, think about your mistakes and repent!"

Lingnan had not yet been developed on a large scale in the Song Dynasty, and most of them belonged to wild lands. Demotion to go there was a kind of cruel torture.Even if Li Han and Wang Dongjian were unwilling, they would take the blame for the emperor and the prime minister, and they had to endure no matter how hard it was.I only hope that the emperor will think of his contribution earlier and transfer himself back!
The matter can be regarded as an explanation here. Lu Heqing, Li Han and others became scapegoats, Lin Zhao was also acquitted, and received compensation and rewards. Everyone is happy!
"Okay, that's it! It's getting late, grandma, let's go back to the palace to rest!" Zhao Xu respectfully asked the old grandmother for instructions, showing his filial piety.

"Okay!" Cao was satisfied with the perfect solution.After all, she was old, and after a lot of work today, she was indeed a little tired, so she left immediately accompanied by Zhao Fukang.

Although Zhao Xu had a pleasant face, he was actually full of anger. Lin Zhao glanced at Lin Zhao and said in a deep voice, "Dongyang, you have been wronged recently, go back and rest for a few days first!"

Immediately after he went out, he inadvertently saw Chai Minyan standing aside.I couldn't help thinking in my heart, I heard that she became Cao Yi's adoptive daughter and the niece of the Empress Dowager, so she is my aunt?She has a deep love for Lin Zhao, and she will marry her in the future. Isn't Lin Zhao, who is younger than her, a generation above her?
Zhao Xu couldn't help feeling a strange feeling in his heart, this was just the beginning!When he knows that Lin Zhao is his "uncle", what will happen?

Lin Zhao was also relaxed, and returned to Jiangnan Residence under the escort of several beauties. This time they could finally go home in a legitimate way.

The situation of Kaifeng Mansion's trial has already spread. When the Taixue students repented and worked harder, public opinion has already begun to turn...

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But it is said that the Empress Dowager Cao had just returned to the Qingshou Palace, and the Empress Dowager Gao Taotao rushed over.

She learned the news relatively late today, so she didn't have time to rush to the scene.Hearing that there was a conflict between her son and her mother-in-law, she was a little worried.

I'm afraid that my son will be impulsive and get a bad name for being unfilial.

Fortunately, things went better than expected, and it was finally resolved properly. However, it seems that his son suffered a loss, but it was because he was in the wrong, and there was nothing he could do about some things.

In view of his own status, Gao Taotao had no time to appease his son, so he hurried to pay a visit to the Cao family to show his filial piety.

"Auntie, don't be angry about what happened today. After all, Zhongzhen is still young, and he was deceived by the ministers!" Gao Taotao was talking about Zhao Xu's fault, but in his heart, Cao Shi was complaining a lot.It's true that a grandmother would embarrass her "first relative" grandson for the sake of an outsider!

After this incident, Cao Shi has seen through Zhao Xu's true nature, and he is also a cold and cold person just like his father.If it's dealing with others, it's fine, maybe Cao Shi will appreciate it, but he just made things difficult for Emperor Renzong's own son.If he hadn't rushed there in time today, Lin Zhao might have...

And the daughter-in-law Gao Taotao is not much better, Cao's heart is doomed to be unhappy and full of resentment.But right now, it is still necessary to pretend to be a snake, and Lin Zhao's identity cannot be revealed.Mrs. Cao didn't know what Gao Taotao would do to leave the cabinet if he knew that Renzong's parents and sons were alive...

"It doesn't matter. Minyan saved your sister and your uncle. I have to help out of the situation and reason. But I didn't expect it to be such a big unjust case. Zhongzhen was almost cheated..."

"Yes, he will pay attention to it in the future."

"hope so!"

Gu Tao was speechless, so Gao Taotao left and said: "Auntie, I am tired today, you should rest first!"

"Yeah!" Cao Shi suddenly remembered something, and added: "By the way, the marriage between Min Yan and Zhong Ming may not work. Your uncle recognized Min Yan as his adopted daughter on a whim today. They are two generations behind!"

"Oh!" For a moment, Gao Taotao's face was a little unnatural.

Cao said with a smile: "Tell him not to be angry, that brat Cao Jian is not willing!"

"It's okay!" Gao Taotao smiled and left.

Zhao Fukang slipped out from nowhere, and leaned close to him and said, "Ma'am, my suggestion is not bad!"

"Ghost and clever, not bad!" Cao's old man with both sons and daughters was greatly relieved.

"Then when will grandma fulfill them?"

"You mean to ask me to marry you?"

Zhao Fukang nodded and said: "In this way, the empress can love Wu Jiwu and my younger brother in a fair and honest way!"

"That's right!" Mrs. Cao smiled lightly, but to be precise, it should be Ai Wu Ji Wu!

"I didn't expect my younger brother to have a lot of good luck, those girls are very good!" Zhao Fukang said: "Today, the girl Meng in the wedding dress seems to be worshiping the sky and the earth with her younger brother at the execution ground... This kind of persistence and affection is really impressive. Very touching."

Mrs. Cao pondered for a moment, then said: "That girl is not bad, but she is just a businesswoman. It is too shabby to be a wife. But seeing how deeply he loves her and has a marriage contract, being an ordinary wife is already flattering."

It's not that the Cao family looked down on Meng Ruoying, it's just that Lin Zhao's identity is here. If he wasn't living among the people, he should be the Ninth Five-Year Master.His first wife is the queen, how can she be a merchant girl?Scholars, farmers, businessmen, and businessmen are always at the bottom.Even if the Meng family had been commended and rewarded by Emperor Taizong, it would not work.Zhenzong's letting Liu E, who was born in the market, be the queen is an example and has no reference value.

Even though Lin Zhao's identity is unknown now, Mrs. Cao attaches great importance to the background of her daughter-in-law, especially the wife.Chai Minyan, the niece of Duke Chongyi of the former royal family, was born noble, and intelligent and virtuous, making her a good first wife. If... in the future, she can be the mother of the world!

In this era, there is a difference between concubine and concubine, and the order of respect and inferiority is a rule that no one can surpass.Mrs. Cao is Lin Zhao's aunt. If her identity is clear, she can make decisions about her son's marriage. Now she can only intervene tactfully in this way.Of course, Chai Minyan has been around the longest, and it's true that he likes her the most.On balance, Chai Minyan is the most suitable wife.

Zhao Fukang said: "That's right, that Miss Meng can also understand if I think about it!"

"They are all good girls who are educated and reasonable. If you can't understand this, will there be a peaceful day in the back house? I heard that Dongyang grew up in her family since she was a child. She is a childhood sweetheart. It is also a compliment to her Meng family to make her an ordinary wife." Pay back." Mrs. Cao put on a picture of a mother-in-law, not to mention who would dare to disobey the imperial edict of the Empress Dowager?
"If the emperor, many concubines have their own etiquette, ordinary aristocratic officials have three wives and four concubines, one concubine and two equal wives, and who is the empress going to give to the title of equal wife? That Miss Mu came from a family background, and she has already become a concubine. It's a flattery, so it's naturally inappropriate. But...the lady thinks, what about the girl from the Zhe family?" Zhao Fukang asked with a smile.

"Fold girl?"

Zhao Fukang nodded and said: "Yes, I have heard that Dongyang traveled thousands of miles with her when he traveled west. Dongyang also saved her life several times. This time, Miss Zhe came all the way to save people. It can be seen that the love is deep and deep, they are a friend in need! The Zhe girl is good-looking, not to mention she is the daughter of the Zhe family in Fuzhou, and Dongyang marrying her means the support of Fuzhou..."

Mrs. Cao glanced at her daughter in surprise, and re-examined, only to find that her daughter seems to be different, and this sentence is even more meaningful.

Although Zhao Fukang is a daughter's family, he was also born in the emperor's family. He has been exposed to it since he was a child, and he has an understanding of the art of maneuvering.The adopted elder brother, Zhao Zongshi, looks dignified, but he is actually a cold person.

The most obvious thing is that after ascending the throne, he gave his own daughter a big reward, but Renzong's daughter didn't care about it. Although Zhao Fukang didn't say anything, he was indeed dissatisfied.Especially how Zhao Zongshi treated Cao Shi, she was very clear about it, and she knew it well.

In the past, I had no choice but to endure it, but now, it's a completely different matter.Lin Zhao is her own younger brother, and she clearly remembers that when she was young, her father held her in his arms and sighed: Why were you not born as a boy?
Childlessness was the greatest pain in Emperor Renzong's life. Zhao Fukang, the most beloved eldest daughter, knew it best. She also regretted that she was not a man.Now that I know that there is a younger brother alive, he is still so outstanding, he is a very perfect candidate for the crown prince.

Therefore, Zhao Fukang naturally thought in his heart, how wonderful it would be if the person sitting in the Chuigong Hall was his own brother!In this way, the emperor's spirit in heaven can rest in peace, right?

Therefore, in Lin Zhao's marriage, Zhao Fukang also thought of power and profit.Although the Chai family doesn't have any real power, their reputation and background are there.More importantly, because of myself and Cao Yi, people all over the world now think that the Empress Dowager likes Chai Minyan.This is enough, the Cao family can help the nominal niece-in-law, the actual son, by pampering the niece.

Needless to say about the Zhe family, the leader of the Western Army, a military family.If the Zhe family's daughter marries her younger brother, will the Zhe family not be able to do anything in the future?If you want to do great things, how can you do it without the support of the army?
Mrs. Cao pondered for a moment, then said: "The girl from the Zhe family is pretty good, but what will happen in the future..."

"Mother, do you still hesitate?" Zhao Fukang has completely come out of the relationship with Liang Huaiji and devoted his energy to his younger brother's career.

"Zong Shi has a cold temper and is ungrateful... But after all, it has been many years since Zhong Zhen has been on the throne for four years, and his power is huge. How can it be so easy to fight against? It's not easy to plan big things."

Cao sighed: "You also know that Dongyang is your father's only flesh and blood. I don't want him to have any mistakes. Besides, if he plans secretly, there will be a group of supporters after he reveals his identity. It's just that, the Great Song Dynasty There is bound to be a conflict between the two powers. Once the flames of war are ignited, lives will be destroyed, and the country of the Song Dynasty will also be turbulent because of it."

Zhao Fukang looked helpless and a little dissatisfied, and said: "But the throne should belong to Dongyang!"

"It's a pity that he was not born in the palace back then..." Mrs. Cao sighed, and it was self-evident how much helplessness there was in her words.

"But it was obviously them back then...how come the fire broke out in Concubine Lin's Palace?"

Mrs. Cao shook her head and said, "Do you think your father doesn't know? Why did he pass the throne to Zhao Zongshi in the end? It's all because his father and son have become popular, and he is the most suitable candidate among the clan's children. When your father thinks about doing things, first What I consider is the stability of the Great Song Dynasty. When he was dying, he asked Tie Mian to give up looking for Dongyang, so I really dare not take risks when I am not sure!"

"Your Majesty!" Zhao Fukang shook his head and said, "But this time you also saw that Sima Guang and others are standing by my brother's side. This is a big help!"

"Let's see, listen to the situation on Tie Mian's side first, and then make a decision." Cao said in a deep voice: "This matter must not be rushed, it must be discussed in the long run."

"Yes!" Zhao Fukang said with a smile: "But Dongyang is not young anymore, and the empress must be waiting to have a grandson, so there is no delay in giving the marriage! Jiangnanju has four happy families, and you, the empress, love Wujiwu very much!"

(End of this chapter)