The most beloved princess in the prosperous world

Chapter 181 Ruan Phuc's Decision

Knowing what happened last night, and Ruan Fu went to the palace for a night and did not return, and he never returned to the mansion during the day, even though Bai Moru and Leng Yueying knew that the matter was very difficult and difficult to solve, but they waited for this in the mansion. During these times, I have never known the news in the palace, so it can be said that I am not worried.

After Yu Wujue sent Ruan Fu back to his room, he went directly to Bai Moru's study to find Bai Moru who was already waiting inside.

Regarding the Gaoche Clan, apart from the death of the empress back then, what Bai Moru knows more about is some knowledge of historical materials, and the rest of the related things are what happened in Yongjia in the past two years mentioned after coming to Yongjia It's time to learn more about it.

In the study, Yu Wujue succinctly told Bai Moru about what happened last night, and also about the fanatical daydream of the Gaoche tribe. After listening to it, Bai Moru's expression was extremely serious.

"I didn't expect that these people, my commander, who rely on witchcraft to live, would have such great ambitions." Bai Moru snorted softly.

Yu Wujue didn't speak, just looked at the brazier in the study, the charcoal fire that was burning extremely vigorously, the tongue of fire sped up one after another, reflected in his eyes, like a flickering light.

He suddenly said, "So what if they are ambitious, even if they can get together, if they want to control the entire Central Plains, the first thing they can do is to use witchcraft? Those dirty things should have been destroyed long ago."

Bai Moru sighed, "Since this is the case, what are you going to do next?"

Yu Wujue raised his eyes and said, "The harem, the court, and the courtiers, since they have laid such a big net, they will always stuff people in different corners. How many years have these plans have been, I don't know now, but, Pull out as much as you want first."

"As you said, they use witchcraft to control people's hearts. Since it is so tantamount to finding a needle in a haystack, if you decide to start doing it now, you will definitely startle the snake." Bai Moru looked at him and said, but there was nothing too serious on his face. So worried.

Yu Wujue disapproved, and said, "Frighten the snake? Even if they are shocked, they still can't hide and will continue. Wanting to overthrow the Central Plains is a cliff-walking thing. I don't know how much they are shocked. This king admires them." Courage, how many of them there are, how many Gaoche people and how many people from the Central Plains among these people, now, who knows? But since they have shown themselves, how can I pretend to be blind?"

Bai Moru sighed softly, "If so, I'm afraid it will cause another shock in the court."

Yu Wujue couldn't hear any emotion in his tone, and said, "Every change will inevitably cause a shock. Instead of maintaining the surface peace, there is an undercurrent surging inside. I don't know when this undercurrent will turn into a vortex and overturn all the ships on the water. , why not use the existing strength to stir the water first, draw out the vortex, and then know the direction to go!"

Bai Moru took a deep look at Yu Wujue. This is Yu Wujue. At this age, he already has the qualities of wisdom and courage of a wise man. The composure and boldness to face all changes are something that many kings in ancient and modern times cannot fully possess. quality.

In fact, Bai Moru is not worried about this matter, he just thinks about what happened back then, and thinks that Leng Yueying is still sad about the matter of the queen these years, but she can't let go of those unresolved matters for a long time.

What's more, there is still a Ruan Phuc now.

However, Bai Moru suddenly said, "Since this is the case, this maid who was suddenly exposed is worth thinking about."

Yu Wujue didn't speak, but his eyes were deep, and the tongue of fire reflected in the bottom of his eyes gradually became smaller, covering up all the expressions in his eyes.

He didn't stay in Tongzhi's mansion for too long, but because he came back too late, when he left, it was already close to Zishi.

When Ruan Fu woke up the next day, he got up very late, and Pan Xia didn't wake her up at the time she usually ordered. She stared at the bed curtain above her head for a long time before calling Pan Xia. came in.

Her complexion has recovered a lot, and as soon as Pan Xia came in, she said to Ruan Fu, "Miss, the prince said, let the lady rest in the mansion for the past two days, the prince is here for the rest, so don't worry about it."

Ruan Fu was stunned for a while, remembering what he said to Emperor Yuanchang in the imperial study room last night, he just smiled and didn't say anything.

She knew what the court would do in the next few days.

After getting up and eating, she went directly to Bai Moru's yard.
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During this Chinese New Year, originally there was no court, and the courtiers either spent their days leisurely at home, enjoyed the only long vacation once a year, or went out to visit friends, or exchanged New Year greetings among colleagues in the court, even if they were angered by King Xuan. Long Yan was imprisoned in the mansion, but this incident did not attract too many people's attention. The atmosphere of the original Chinese New Year was well maintained in this rare day.

However, in the end, all the peace and tranquility was broken.

Since the third year of junior high school, the real Chinese New Year atmosphere has not disappeared. In the palace, the matter of the Gaoche family, which had been kept low-key, was like a torch being ignited for a burst of flames, and instantly burned in the imperial city.

Under the special arrangement of Yu Wujue and Liang Yu, the contempt, insult and disdain of the Central Plains people towards the daughter of the witch saint of the Gaoche tribe and the Gu king were provoked in the deep palace.There was no warning, so many people didn't understand why, but under such an arrangement without warning, it produced an effect that was not much different from expectations.

The calm was buried under the deep waves, and the superficial peace could no longer be maintained. Things were exactly as Yu Wujue and Ruan Fu had imagined. The Gaoche people who were controlled by Gu worms couldn't accept the Central Plains people's treatment of them. The insults and abuse, and because of the deliberate act of gouging out the heart, the Gaoche clan hidden deep in the palace and many people whose minds were controlled by witchcraft were entangled.

There are basically three or five people in each palace and courtyard. In the entire huge palace, there were as many as three hundred people who were finally discovered by the Imperial Forest Army.

While this series of actions in the deep palace was going on, secret arrangements were also being made outside the palace.

It wasn't until this moment that the imperial guards who watched these changes with their own eyes knew how crazy the people of the Gaoche clan were for the protection of the witch saint's daughter and Gu king, and how crazy they were for that fanatical dream that was not even qualified to daydream. How persistent, those who hide deep in the dark, can expose themselves because of outsiders' insults to the Witch Saint's Daughter and Gu King, or even to the heart-wrenching actions of those who have been caught out divine power.

Just looking at all this can make people feel cold all over.

From the third day of junior high school to the seventh day of the first lunar month, there were five consecutive days, and the people who were still celebrating the New Year in peace finally knew who was coveting everything in this world under the surface of peace. During the period, people were panicked because of the people who were picketed out, and the unfathomable heart of the emperor, the fanaticism and incomprehension of the Gaoche people, some courtiers were in danger, and the coming spring was also affected by it. If there is little influence, there will inevitably be some conflicts in Yongjia City.

That is to say, at this time, before the fifteenth day of the first lunar month, when the court had not yet opened, when Yu Wujue and Liang Yu were dealing with those who were picketed under the orders of Emperor Yuanchang, Ruan Fu was at the same time. I met Lin Mo and Li Xiu in the magistrate's study.

The charcoal fire in the study room was burning vigorously, Ruan Fu looked at the two people with serious expressions on the opposite side, and said, "You have also seen the situation outside, how do you feel now?"

Lin Mo and Li Xiu looked at each other, and then looked at Ruan Fu, both of them uttered a word, "Chaos."

Ruan Fu nodded and said, "It's indeed chaos. The original calm is no longer. The Gaoche clan's affairs have been picked up. Not to mention the current situation in the palace. The inner palace affairs have little to do with the people. Even though the Gaoche clan found outside is not as good as half of the palace, this small group has disturbed almost all the official residences in Yongjia, causing great turmoil. There was no notification, no investigation, only Find people out in the most blunt and direct way, but there is no way to do it, and the courtiers will be disappointed and in danger, and the students who are about to participate in the Spring Festival will not be able to help self-doubt because of this. I suspect that His Majesty is a person who is good at suspicion and will use any means to achieve his goals."

Lin Mo and Li Xiu looked at each other again. Obviously, the situation in the past two days made them both worried. Then they both looked at Ruan Fu and said, "In that case, what orders does Ruan Tongzhi have?"

Ruan Fu shook his head, and said, "Today I asked you to come here for this purpose." She paused, and then said, "If I say that I am also a member of the Gaoche clan, how would you feel?"

In the past two days, the people of the Gaoche clan have terrified many people from the bottom of their hearts. However, not many people know the ins and outs of the matter. They just know that people from this foreign nationality have broken into their territory. , which is detrimental to the court, just like when the court arrests a large number of people, it is enough to tell others that these people are endangering the country, and there is no need to explain the matter clearly from beginning to end.

Therefore, both Lin Mo and Li Xiu looked at Ruan Fu in shock, as if they couldn't believe it.

Ruan Fu had expected the reaction of the two of them long ago, so he just smiled lightly when he saw this, "Ruan Song is a member of the Gaoche tribe who has been buried in the court for many years, and it should be an extremely important member, so the blood on my body It's the blood of the Gaoche people. As for what happened in the past few days, it was because my identity was exposed, and the other party, perhaps wanting to take the opportunity to make trouble, ended up in the current situation. Perhaps, Even the other party can't think of it."

Lin Mo and Li Xiu pursed their lips and said nothing, just listening to Ruan Fu's words, the shock in their eyes gradually faded away.

Ruan Fu looked at the two quietly, as if waiting for them to digest the news. After a long time, it was Lin Mo who spoke first, and he seemed to breathe a sigh of relief, "If that's the case, I'm afraid someone with a heart will Use this to criticize Ruan Tongzhi."

Ruan Fu shook his head, "The criticism is certain, but it has no effect on me now, but if any change occurs, the person who was exposed will be the first to bear the brunt, but now, what I want to say is, Because of it, it will cause pressure on His Majesty or the court.

Li Xiu and Lin Mo raised their breath just now, and now the scene outside has become like this, the courtiers just need an excuse to vent, and those who were arrested are obviously not enough, so, Ruan Fu People with high authority, obviously...

Thinking of this, both of them frowned into a knot.

Seeing this, Ruan Fu's eyes loosened a little, and then he said, "I'm not telling you this to prove anything. The outside world is in chaos now, and this shock is inevitable. Even if it's not now, it will be in the near future. One time may not be able to picket all the Gaoche people, but it is enough to break their arrangements that have been maintained for many years. After this blow, it will not only take longer time but also more careful arrangements to recover. No matter how careful the arrangement is, it is basically impossible to accomplish anything. In this way, the people behind it may be forced to become more anxious, and more loopholes will be leaked. You have seen the situation outside now, so I asked you to come here today because I want you to minimize the danger of the courtiers and the impact of the coming spring."

Lin Mo and Li Xiu frowned when they heard the words, "Ruan Tongzhi, this matter is His Majesty's will, and the Imperial Forest Army has already stated it when they were doing things. What's more, even if there is no statement, without His Majesty's will, they will definitely not be able to do it." To this much, not to mention..."

The two paused for a moment, and said with a somewhat embarrassed expression, "What's more, there are rumors outside that the death of the Empress Empress was related to the Gaoche tribe. Your Majesty and King Jin have tolerated it for many years. How can you tolerate it now?"

Therefore, it also caused the disappointment of Chunwei among the students who had not yet entered the court.

Ruan Fu shook his head and said, "Then, what if His Majesty didn't order this on his own initiative?"

Both were stunned.

Ruan Fu looked at the flames jumping in the pot, and said softly, "You are very influential people in the younger generation of the court, and today's young students are also willing to associate with you, so, I thought, leave this matter to you, Or better yet, the recruiting hall is very lively now, so you discuss it in the recruiting hall, tell others that I, Ruan Phuc, belong to the Gaoche clan, and that the raids on the inner palace and the Baiguan mansion will be carried out this time. Meaning, it is said in secret that I am speaking to His Majesty, affirming my interests, and regardless of losses, I must investigate the matter. The reason is very simple. First, the change of officials can last for half a year. In order to maintain stability, I will definitely come up with this plan Second, Ruan Song is from Gaoche, and I am Ruan Song's daughter. In order to protect my own interests, I am most likely to speak to His Majesty. Third, others will only believe it more. The authenticity of the Gaoche people said by people with Gaoche people's blood is more credible."

She spoke calmly, but before she finished speaking, Lin Mo and Li Xiu looked at her in shock. Compared with the fact that Ruan Fu said that he was from Gaoche before, they were shocked and surprised, but now they are I feel incomprehensible.

After Ruan Fu finished speaking, Lin Mo abruptly interrupted Ruan Fu, "Ruan Tongzhi, this can't be the case. If so, how can Ruan Tongzhi's reputation be maintained?"

Ruan Fu glanced at the anxious Lin Mo, and said, "Most people in this world are actually people who follow others' sayings. This method only deals with those who are not firm in their determination and cause the chaos that is starting to arise today. But in this world The people who maintain the operation of a country are most of them. Some people can see the essence of the whole thing, so they won't be chilled by the court, they won't feel how His Majesty's actions are, and they can even agree with His Majesty, but But most people think that His Majesty is an overly suspicious person. Look, even those who have been working in the court for many years, aren’t some people in danger? How to write characters? It is the shape of erect eyes."

As Ruan Fu spoke, she took out the charcoal fire in the brazier, and drew a word "Servant" on the floor. She glanced at the two of them, and then said, "The matter of the emperor's salary, the name of the emperor, compared with the operation of the court, I am Most people in the world will think that Ruan Fu is a deep-minded and unscrupulous person, but if a small infamy can be exchanged for the advantage of the situation, why not?"

Her face was too calm, but Lin Mo and Li Xiu were in a state of mind for a while, feeling a rush of blood rushing to their hearts. They looked at Ruan Fu, and couldn't help but feel more respect in their hearts. Things, I have no time to take care of them.

Ruan Fu squinted his eyes and said, "Besides, if this is not the case, there must be someone who wants to use this to make a fuss. If so, I will burn the paper first, and cut off the way out. Let's see, after the reform of the bureaucracy, who else wants to use me to create chaos."

Lin Mo and Li Xiu were shocked immediately, "Does Ruan Tongzhi want to resign?"

Ruan Fu calmly said, "This day will come sooner or later. It is impossible for the co-prefect of the Imperial Study to remain in my hands forever. No matter how powerful Ruan Fu is, there are too many things behind her. I did a lot of things in [-], but they were not things that a true minister should do. After this incident, there is no better way to breathe life into the court other than to retire. What the court needs are people like you , not me, I can only be an example, and cannot become a common existence. This head, I have already started for Chen Kingdom for you, and walked out the road. The rest is how you let the successors go forward. Understand?"

Both Lin Mo and Li Xiu had a look of grief on their faces. Looking at Ruan Fu and her calm eyes, they felt that they didn't know what to say.

Seeing this, Ruan Fu smiled and said, "You two don't have to be like this, I'm very happy to know that you still treat me like this, and I won't leave the courtyard as soon as I say it, this matter..."

Ruan Fu sighed lightly, this matter, how could this matter make Yu Wujue unhappy again...

She continued, "Forget it, let's stop the chaos now."

Lin Mo and Li Xiu stood up, bowed deeply to Ruan Fu, and then left.

Ruan Fu was still sitting alone in the study, looking at the charcoal fire in the brazier, wondering what he was thinking.

Ruan Fu didn't look up until a figure fell from the chair in front of him, but saw Ji Ge sitting opposite him.

Ji Ge looked at Ruan Fu with a complicated expression. Ruan Fu probably knew that Ji Ge probably heard what she said to Lin Mo and Li Xiu in the study just now. Why look at me like that."

"You really will do anything for King Jin." Ji Ge said sharply.

Rather than saying that Ruan Fu's decision today was for Emperor Yuanchang, Mo Ruo said it was also for King Jin, because if someone stood up and borrowed her to turn against him, Yu Wujue would definitely face greater pressure than Emperor Yuanchang. And now if Ruan Fu voluntarily withdraws from the place where those people raise their swords, what can they do?
Ruan Fu didn't take it seriously, and said, "This road takes a hundred steps, and now it's 99 steps. It doesn't matter to me whether I can take the remaining step or not. What's important is that I After walking 99 steps, the road I have stepped on has become a road, and the people behind me can go on if they are not short of my step, so why should I not be allowed to rest?"

She spoke easily, but Ji Ge sighed after hearing the words, "Changqing, when you swore to be the Central Plains, what you said was not like this. Whoever hinders you, you will step on him!" past."

Ruan Fu lowered his head and smiled, "But now there is no one who stops me. What they want to stop is the people I care about and protect. I can't step on their corpses, but I can make their knives go away from the original direction. How big of a difference is there... I was not afraid of bleeding before, but now I feel that it is better to bleed less blood."

She paused, looked at the charcoal fire in the brazier, and said, "What's more, Ji Ge, Ruan Fu's mission as Meng Changqing has now come to an end. This world does not only rely on one Meng Changqing, but needs more There are countless people like Meng Changqing. Even if there is no matter about the Gaoche clan, this step is enough. I have too many things behind me. If I really want to achieve my goal, I know how to do it is the best of."

Behind her, there are too many things and forces involved. After the incident of the Gaoche clan, even though Emperor Yuanchang trusted her, he still had a grudge in his heart, and her goal was never to dominate the world, only the Meng family remained unchanged. It's just her mission, and since that's the case, it's not that important for her to do or not to do it, as the Yushufang Tongzhi.

Emperor Yuanchang would not really trust her completely, no matter what she looked like, so, whether it was for Yu Wujue, for herself, or for the two of them, there was always something that needed to be compromised. In this case, she What else is there to be reluctant about?

Hearing what Ruan Fu said, Ji Ge also knew that Ruan Fu's mind had been made up. At this moment, apart from a sense of loss in her heart, her brisk expression returned to her face.

Ruan Fu seemed to be thinking of something, and said, "How much can we find out about the Gaoche clan's past?"

Ji Ge sneered, "Peach Blossom Forest has been established for more than a hundred years, don't you think that Peach Blossom Forest only collects information secretly during the few years when this young master appeared? information."

Ruan Fu's eyes lit up, and Ji Ge said, "I don't usually read those news, but I can pass the book back and let them copy some relevant information for you in the future, but... this Yongjia Many people in the city know that there is a great friendship between you and me, and I'm afraid there will be some people who want to destroy it."

"Thank you." Ruan Fu paused and said, "The rest is fine, I'm afraid they won't move."

(End of this chapter)