Chapter 53: Sacrifice

According to the law of the Great Leung Kwok, the death penalty prisoners are only executed within a fixed period of time in each of the spring and autumn seasons, which are called "spring decisions" and "autumn decisions."
When He Jingzhong knew that his son had no hope of getting rid of the crime and could only be sentenced to death, he turned to Qi Min for delay and sentencing after the Spring Judgment, so that he could live a little longer and hope for another turn of events.
But how did He Jingzhong fight this idea?
He now has a heavyweight witness in his hand, and Beijing's public opinion is also very biased towards him, so his attitude is even tougher, and he is forced to push the night in the criminal department to force the trial.
The crown prince just folded a few days ago and paid respect to the Shangshulou of the Hubu. Now that he has this opportunity of revenge, how can he easily let go? Instructed his commander Yu Shilian to set up a parameter book, impeach Qi Min and neglect his duty, and conceal the case from trial.
In just a few days, the Penal Department was unable to support it, and Yu Wang also felt that since he had decided to kill, it would be meaningless to live for another six months, so he acquiesced Qi Min, and was promoted to the church within a few days. Once again, He Wenxin was sentenced to beheaded for beating his life due to personal indignation.
The day after the case was judged, He Jingzhong was ill in bed and was diagnosed by the doctor as being in a state of utter confusion and discordant temperament.
At this time, it was the time of the New Year ’s Pass. The officials had to evaluate the performance of all the officials and formulate the rewards and punishments for the next year ’s promotion. Alternate officials are also rarely able to openly move around to unblock relations in the name of New Year.
Regardless of the aspect, this is the time when the officials are the busiest. He Jingzhong's disease is a bit chaotic.
Just as much of the Prince ’s invisible income comes from the household, most of Yu Wang ’s extra income comes from the appoint ’s personnel appointment and dismissal rights. The opportunity to receive cash like a year ’s pass cannot be affected by the bureau ’s illness. .
But he was in a hurry, but He Jingzhong was really hit by his son. It was not pretending to be sick. It was useless to scold and scold. The man could not get up if he could not get up.
Seeing that the situation is getting worse, Yu Wang has to summon hearty counselors to discuss how to get things done.
Two days later, King Yu personally went to the Shang Shufu in He Jingzhong, and after all the people were retreated, he kindly comforted his subject.
No one knows how he comforted him.
What everyone knows is that within a few days, He Jingzhong got ill and resumed his official duties, and he quickly straightened out the chaos of the previous period. He was busy with his feet every day, dealing with the annual exam, meeting foreign officials, and often Busy until late at night, almost desperate to work for his master, a look of turning grief into strength, but let the prince a little understand.
However, at this time, the prince did not pay much attention to He Jingzhong, and his energy shifted to another matter, and this matter is what the Libe is currently troubled by.
At the end of the royal family, the most important thing is the sacrifice.
Sacrifice ancestors, sacrifice heaven, sacrifice land, sacrifice people and gods.
For the court and the royal family, the correctness of the sacrificial rituals is a matter of whether the next year will be smooth or not.
Xie Yu was keenly aware that a very favorable opportunity came for the prince.
According to Liang Li, the concubine below the inner palace is not allowed to worship, but must kneel and serve around.
However, according to Liang Li, the prince set up an offering to sprinkle wine, and he had to touch his parents' dresses and skirts to show respect for filial piety.
The contradiction is here.
The Yue family has been degraded to be concubine, but she is also the biological mother of the prince. On the one hand, her status is very low, and on the other hand, her status is very noble, which makes it very difficult for the rite department to arrange the ritual.
Xie Yu secretly suggested to the prince to use this opportunity to go to the palace to cry to the emperor and repent, asking for the restoration of the concubine's concubine. Stay overnight at the emperor and slowly restore the old feelings of the Sacred Heart.
The prince got the idea, was overjoyed, prepared it carefully, entered the palace and mourned at the knee of Emperor Liang for a full hour, desperately showing his heart of filial piety.
Emperor Liang was a little embarrassed.
The Yue family was originally his beloved harem, and he did not want to take this opportunity to forgive him.
However, the Yue family was deprived of it for only a few months. If it is so easy, they will be exempted from sin, and they are afraid that the lord of Nihuang County will feel cold.
"Father and emperor, the prince will go to the prince to pay compensation." The prince was instructed, knowing what Emperor Liang was hesitating, and immediately hugged his leg. Sacrifice.
The child is willing to accept the punishment for the mother in front of the lord, in order to atone the mother's sin. "
Emperor Liang was crying a little bit of life, and he ordered people to call Chen Yuancheng, the clerk of Shang Li.
This old man Chen Chen was a veteran of the two dynasties. He was born with no words to listen to and no one to rely on. Everything only recognizes the word "li". The Prince and Yu Wang were so lively that they could not shake him.
The Ministry of Rites was also the only one of the six departments that did not have any party attached to it because of this old scholar who sat in town, maintaining a detached neutrality.
Chen Laoshangshu didn't know the real reason why Yue Fei was deposed. He only looked at the decree and thought it was probably a trivial dispute in Gong Wei.
He had always been troubled how to arrange the ceremonies. At this time, he would not object to seeing the emperor to inquire whether to conquer the concubine's concubine.
Although there was no objection in the courtesy department, and even strongly agreed, Emperor Liang was still somewhat hesitant.
It was at this time that Xie Yu entered the palace on the grounds of playing military affairs in the northwest.
Emperor Liang did not know the relationship between Xie Yu and the prince at this time. Thinking that he was also a member of the military, he ordered people to call him in and asked him his opinion on whether Yue should be reset.
Xie Yu thought a little, and replied: "He thought that the prince was virtuous and the Yue clan had great merits, and for many years in the harem, he had always been loyal to His Majesty. He had never heard of any wrongdoing, only on the ground of courtesy. The condemnation of Yipin's concubine was reduced, and the penalty was heavier. At that time, there was an objection, but no one dared to easily put his beak because it was His Majesty's housework.
Now that His Majesty's Sacred Heart has returned, his intention to be gracious is only a matter of will. What is the hesitation? "
"Ah, you don't know," Emperor Liang said slightly embarrassedly, "Yue's convicted, there are other reasons ... She is a little insulting the neon phoenix in the palace for the prince. Warrior's heart ... "
Xie Yu looked down and pondered for a long while. Fang Xujin went in front and whispered: "If it is because of this, the minister thought that ... it should be more amnesty ..."
Emperor Liang was startled: "What do you mean?"
"Your Majesty, please think carefully. The Yue Family is the Emperor's Concubine and the Prince's mother. She is a monarch, the Nihuang County Lord is the daughter of a vassal, and she is a court official.
If the high-ranking person is stunned and grieved for a while, this is not the way to be a minister.
Despite the high merits of the county, more grace should be given, but His Majesty has already punished the imperial concubine and punished the prince for her purpose.
If the governor is a sincere minister, he should ask for pardon for the Yue Shi.
Of course ... the girl's family is a little bit stubborn.
However, the year-end sacrifice is the most important ceremony of the country. The Fuyue clan ’s concubine is for national well-being and the people are happy. It is obvious which side is more important. Both sides sent an embassy to explain the two sentences. The grace is too thick. Will inevitably encourage arrogance. Xie Yu said here, a smile on his face showed a meaningful smile. "The minister is from the army and naturally knows that the army is the most prone to grow up to be a proud and proud person. Your majesty should deliberately suppress it."
Liang Di's eyebrows fell, but there was no sign on his face. He only hummed: "Neon Phoenix is ​​not such a person, you have to worry too much."
Xie Yu hurriedly panicked and said: "Of course the minister is not the Nihuang County Lord.
Just remind your majesty the next sentence.
I thought that when the Red Flame Army sat so large, it was because there was no early control ... "
The muscles on Emperor Liang's cheeks jumped, and his fingers clenched the armrests of the dragon chair, silent for a moment, and said coldly: "Xuan Jinmen is waiting.
Declare to come in, of course, it is necessary to formulate the purpose.
The prince could not control it for a moment, and there was an ecstasy on his face immediately. Xie Yu glared secretly and hurriedly stopped.
"It is not an urgent matter that the minister is going to play today," Xie Yu bowed. "Since Your Majesty has internal affairs to deal with, Rong Chen will retire first."
"Well." Emperor Liang waved his hand, allowing him to withdraw, and he lay down with some fatigue, and he used his hand to support him.
The prince hurriedly ordered someone to bring a soft pillow silk blanket and cover it with Emperor Liang himself.
"You don't have to wait here.
I will declare today ... let your mother feel at ease ... "Emperor Liang sighed and whispered.
"Children thanked his father Emperor Longen." The prince touched the ground with his forehead and knocked three ringers. He said, "Please rest assured that the child will go to the Mu Palace tonight ..."
"No," Emperor Liang raised a hand and stopped him with a somber face. "Why don't you always remember, you're a prince, an emperor of the Eastern Palace! You don't have to go to Mu Mansion, I will send someone to go. "
"Yes." The prince did not dare to refute, hurriedly bowed his head, knocked his head again, got up and slowly exit.
The cold wind was prevailing outside, and the prince wrapped the fur hood on the eunuch's hand and walked to the hall.
In fact, as the master of the East Palace, he had the privilege to ride a four-wheeled vehicle in the palace, but to show respect, the car of the East Palace is usually parked outside the door of the outer hall. The attendants are waiting under the wind and snow. When the master comes out, he hurries All came forward.
"Go to the inner palace!" A few words were simply instructed, and the prince jumped onto his yellow-covered four-wheeled vehicle. The action was urgent, as if he was a little afraid of cold.
However, when the curtain of the golden brocade fell, blocking everything from the outside world, Prince Donggong, who was originally calm and calm, suddenly clenched his teeth, and there was a bit of hate flashing on his face, as if he felt the grudge in his heart. Finally, he could not be completely suppressed.
Chu Jun? Am I Chu Jun? Father Emperor, if you really think I am a prince, why do you love Yu Wang so much and hold him to the point where I can be an enemy to me?