Chapter 78:

Doro glanced at Jiuhexiang in the box and nodded in response, "Exactly."
The emperor asked again: "Who asked you to give the Jiuhe incense to Princess Duan?"
Doro's face was half drooping, eyes flickering.
He was once assassinated on his way to Beijing. Although he was lucky enough to get his life back, he has not fully recovered and is very weak.
He knows who wants him to die, and he also knows that no matter whether he recruits or not, it is a dead end. Since he is about to die, he must always make those who harm him pay the price!
Doro gritted his teeth and said resolutely: "It's the royal consort!"
The complexions of King Duan and Prince Li changed in an instant.
Qin Jiao looked at Mrs. Xiao, her face was neither sad nor happy, watching this scene calmly.
The emperor asked, "But the concubine gave it to him personally?"
Doro shook his head and said, "It's a woman in her thirties. She gave the poor monk three boxes of'Nine He Incense', and told the poor monk that the princess would go to Hanfeng Temple to offer incense on September 15th. The monk can take the opportunity of the cancellation of the signing to give incense to the princess."
"The poor monk was uneasy at first, so he quietly followed the man, and then saw her enter the palace with his own eyes." At that time, he just wanted to hold the handle and be able to blackmail another amount in the future, but he did not expect to discover such a big secret. "Later, the imperial monk also saw her with the concubine of the imperial concubine. The impoverished monk inquired about it and said that it was the personal mother of the imperial concubine."
"It was the poor monk who became greedy and was bought by five hundred taels of silver, which made the messy work."
Duo Luo told the story of the incident. The emperor glanced at King Duan and asked, "What does that woman look like?"
"Guazi face, Liu Yemei, yes, there is a mole at the corner of the mouth." Fan Seng gestured the position of the mole with his hand.
The princess said calmly: "It was the dowry maid of the imperial concubine, and she later married the steward of the palace and became the maid of the concubine's courtyard."
King Duan's complexion was not good, according to Du Luo's description, this man really looked like the dowry maid of the concubine.
Duo Luo looked panic, repeatedly kowtow to the emperor for mercy.
The emperor's expression was cold, and he was not moved by Duan's bitter pleading, he directly sentenced: "Pan Seng Duo Luo murdered the princess Duan, the evidence is conclusive. According to my law, he should be sentenced to be hanged and taken."
As soon as the emperor sent the sentence, the two Jinyiwei immediately dragged Fan Seng Duo Luo down. Duo Luo was still begging for mercy, saying that he was only driven by people, not the main culprit.
Soon, his mouth was covered, and he could hear nothing.
The emperor took another look at King Duan and continued: "Gu Chenzhi, the elder son of Duan Wang, conspired with his concubine to murder his aunt, using vicious methods to seize the place of Gu Chen's son..."
"The emperor wait a minute!"
King Duan endured and endured, finally unable to bear it, interrupted the emperor aloud.
Duan Wang righteously said: "The emperor, based on the few words of the monk, there is no evidence that the son of the world did it. Such a treatment is unfair to the son of the world."
"In these years, my elder son has made great achievements in battle. Not only did he lead his troops to retreat Xidi, but he also led the army to take down a group of horse bandits who murdered people and looted goods in the northwest, and made countless contributions to Xijiang and the court. How could it be because of an unknown source? A few words of the monk’s empty words, convicted the elder son of murdering his aunt!"
"The elder son is the elder son of Duan's palace. This king disagrees and condemns the elder son so hastily."
"and……"
After a pause, Wang Duan said plausibly: "Furthermore, this king doubts whether someone deliberately instructed the monk to deliberately slander the son and concubine..." He wanted to make the Xijiang army unrest.
Mrs. Xiao sneered: "The prince suspected that I was instigating it? I instructed the monk to poison myself in order to slander your good son?"
Duan Wang's expression changed again, and he completely forgot what he was going to say later. He hurriedly shook his head and said, "Wang Hao, this king didn't mean that."
Mrs. Xiao: "Still doubting Zezhi?"
Duan Wang: "..."
He hesitated for a moment, and subconsciously looked at Gu Zezhi, who was indifferent on the right front.
Mrs. Xiao pulled out a sneer at the corner of her mouth, and she was stingy with disappointment in her heart.
King Duan eagerly took a step closer to Princess Duan, "No, this king does not doubt Zezhi."
However, Mrs. Xiao was already discouraged.
She could see that no matter what King Duan thought in his heart, he was hesitant just then, that is, for at least a moment, he suspected that Zezhi was doing everything, and that Zezhi deliberately wanted to frame his son. .
Mrs. Xiao's fist hidden in her sleeve was squeezed, her heart tightened, not for the sake of the king, but for her Zezhi.
King Duan was still saying: "Wang Hao, this king knows that Zezhi is a good boy. He wouldn't do this. The elder son is also a good one. Please plead with the elder son. The elder son has always been filial to you. There must be a misunderstanding. "
If Mrs. Xiao hadn’t heard of it, she looked at the emperor and said:
The emperor, according to Daqi regulations, if one of the relatives of a spouse kills, beats, scolds, injures, or rapes the other spouse, it is regarded as a stubborn grace."
"The eldest son of King Duan intends to murder his aunt, please allow the emperor to allow the courtier's wife and King Duan Yijue."
Mrs. Xiao spoke loudly, and Duan Wang was shocked and startled again.
Prince Li quickly said: "No, absolutely not!"
"There has never been a precedent in the clan of peace and separation and righteousness!"
Prince Li resolutely objected with his voice, and the prince and concubines of Li also followed up, taking out all the ancestors of the Gu family and saying.
There was a pot of porridge in chaos at the Jinluan Temple.
The Xingbu Shangshu and others lowered their eyebrows and plucked their eyes. Seeing this case being tried, it turned into a farce, and they were all embarrassed. Anyway, this is the private matter of the royal family, and they can not mix it up.
Mrs. Xiao, King Duan, Prince Li and others all looked at the emperor, waiting for the emperor to decide.
The emperor's right hand gently rubbed twice on the armrest, as if he was groaning.
After a while, the emperor spoke: "I promise."
The three words are neither light nor heavy, but to King Duan, it was like a thunder on the ground, and he was shocked again.
Prince Li couldn't believe his ears, his face was blue, and his forehead jumped.
"No! Absolutely not!"
"Please take the emperor's order back, there is no such precedent in the Dasheng Dynasty clan for more than 100 years!"
Prince Li repeatedly objected to Tao, his expression getting more and more excited.
The emperor said again: "I have promised."
"..."
To be honest, even the three of Shangshu from the Criminal Ministry did not expect the emperor to make such a sentence.
Compared to the surprise or anger of the Prince Li and others, Mrs. Xiao appeared calm and calm. She seemed to have no surprise at all. She bowed her knees to the emperor and blessed herself, "Thanks to the emperor."
"Absurd! Absolutely absurd!" Prince Li was about to jump up, blowing his beard and staring.
The clan has never been so embarrassed. Even if the emperor is the emperor, he can't be so self-willed to disregard the clan's face! The emperor did not deliberately slapped him in the face because he wanted to persuade him not to make the sixth prince prince on behalf of the clan! ?
He is all for the clan, for the sake of Daqi, has he ever had selfishness? !
Prince Li's face became more and more blue, and a puff of blood rushed to his forehead, shaking slightly with anger.
"Ah!" Qin Jiu whispered suddenly, "worriedly" said, "Prince Li's face is not right, is he going to have a stroke?"
Qin Jiao was blessed to the emperor, and said sensibly: "The emperor, please get an emperor soon. If it is really a stroke, it will be bad. The stroke can be big or small..."
Princess Li looked at Prince Li's face and became anxious, "Master, are you okay?"
"Quickly, get a doctor."
Princess Li was anxious, sweating profusely, and she was confused, for fear that Prince Li would have something in case.
After all, Prince Li is old, already sixty years old, and his body is not good on weekdays.
Nonsense! Prince Li only felt his breath stuck in his chest.
"This king..." His face was even more ugly, and his chest was rising and falling violently.
"Prince, please don't speak, be careful that you have a headache again..." Princess Li hurriedly caressed his chest worryingly, for fear of what might happen to him.
It is obvious that the emperor is sitting on the golden throne above, and he deliberately made an anxious look and instructed Zhou Xin to say: "Zhou Xin, don't hurry up and take Prince Li to rest. "
"Quickly, Doctor Xuan!"
With the emperor's command, Zhou Xin was also confused, and quickly ordered the two small servants to lift the sedan chair and swarmed to lift the Prince Li out of the Jinluan Temple.
Princess Li was worried about Prince Li's body, so naturally she followed.
Without half a cup of tea, there was a lot of empty space on the Golden Luang Temple.
The corners of Qin Jiu's lips bend, and he feels great!
Look, it's quiet all at once.
Madam Xiao calmly glanced at Qin Jiao's side, and a smile filled her eyes, feeling that this future daughter-in-law was really clever.
She settled down, took out a folded silk paper from her sleeve, and presented it with both hands, "The emperor, this is the book of justice of the minister!"
The emperor moved his gaze from Madam Xiao to the stiff-faced Duan Wang, and said, "Uncle Emperor, sign it."
Duan Wang: "!"
Duan Wang said hard: "No."
Whether it is peace or righteousness, he will never agree, how could he agree!
Madam Xiao calmly stared at King Duan, her eyes firm, and said: "Don't the prince want to plead for the elder son? Okay, then I will sign this righteous letter."
The implication was that as long as King Duan signed the letter, she would not sue.
Mrs. Xiao knew in her heart that this monk was just a "one-sided word", and it was not enough if she wanted to convict the son and concubine.
It is bound to be investigated and tried! At the end of the trial, most of the crimes will be charged to one subordinate, and the concubine will cry again, saying that she is completely unaware, and that's it.
Now that he knew the result, Mrs. Xiao was also annoyed, too lazy to continue entangled with King Duan for a long time.
Leave early and leave early.
Duan Wang: "..."
King Duan seemed to be pinched by his throat, unable to speak.
If he has a different meaning, then the princess will not give up. Even if the evidence is insufficient now, he will not be convicted immediately. However, the prince is dignified and bears the charge of "killing his mother". The retrial will always have an impact on Shizi's reputation, and it will also affect Shizi's prestige in the army.
Xidi has been staring at Xijiang all these years. If Xidi takes the opportunity to strike, it will be more than the gain!
King Duan's pupils flickered and changed constantly, weighing the pros and cons.
At the same time, two small servants brought a mahogany case and placed it in front of King Duan and Madam Xiao.
The book of righteousness was also neatly laid out on the big case, and one corner was held down by a dragon-shaped paperweight, and the four treasures of the study were prepared.
After all, King Duan moved, and slowly walked towards the big case, and read the letter on the case.
At this time, in fact, everyone else present had already vaguely guessed his decision.
really--
King Duan picked up a wolf pen, dipped it in ink, and signed his name-Gu Xiao on the book of justice.
Then, he pressed his thumb on the red ink pad again, and Chaoyi Juesu pressed his handprint.
He said to himself that this is a postponement.
Suppress this matter for the time being, and then slowly intercede with the princess. They have been married for decades, and the princess is only in anger for a while, so he will think of being righteous with him. Later, he will be soft and bow his head, the princess will definitely Soft-hearted.
Zhou Xin presented the King Duan's signature and handprint to the emperor. The emperor only glanced at it and instructed Zhou Xin to take it to the ancestral mansion for the record and remove the name of Xiao from the jade.
This also means that Mrs. Xiao has changed from a dignified prince and concubine to an ordinary woman who has no fate, and her status is different from the previous one.
The Xingbu Shangshu and others were also embarrassed.
At this point, the matter of King Duan and Mrs. Xiao’s righteousness was a foregone conclusion. The news spread in the capital that day, and everyone in the capital knew it, and there was an uproar.
It has been more than two months since King Duan and his wife had a relationship. At first, most people felt that they were inseparable. Later, when they saw Princess Duan's firm attitude, they felt suspended.
But after all, Prince Duan's palace was a clan, and the clan still felt that it was impossible for the clan to allow the royal family to reconcile. In all likelihood, these couples would live in such a separation and drag. After all, those princesses who lived in separate palaces were not uncommon.
No one thought that the ending would be Princess Duan knocking on the drums and proposing righteousness.
For a while, everyone talked about it in private. Some people thought that Xiao was stupid, and some people thought that the worst was Gu Zezhi.
Originally, Gu Zezhi was the son of a concubine. If the King of the End of Japan straightened his birth mother, Concubine Feng Fang, then Gu Zezhi would have no advantage in the title. It should be said that when the Concubine Duan chooses righteousness, it means Gu Ze. Since then, he has missed the title of King Duan!
Most people disagree. They think that the Xiao family is too self-willed. The mother is strong for the children. For the moment, Xiao family does not care about the future of his own son. Sooner or later, he will be complained by his son. Give up the crown prince.
In the midst of the discussion, the emperor suddenly issued the imperial decree, stating that Gu Zezhi and Yu Fuyun had made great contributions to Daqi, and that Beiyan ceded three cities and one river to open up the territory for Daqi. Specially named Gu Zezhi as the King of Chen County, bestowed the Palace of the Prefecture, and named Yu Fuyun as the Hou of Xuanwu.
The Xiao family was the birth mother of the Chenjun Wang and was also named the Chenjun Wang Duo by a sacred decree.
This holy purpose set off a stormy sea in the court, and the court was in an uproar again.
After retiring from the court, when the civil and military officials walked out of the Jinluang Temple in twos and threes, they still felt as if they were in a dream, and they didn't even remember any government affairs that the court had discussed this morning.
"The emperor directly sealed Young Master Gu as the princess!" At the moment, Shangshu of the Xing Department recalled the scenes when Duan Wang and Concubine Duan were righteous, and his expression became more complicated.
Dali Temple Qing and Zuo Du Yushi exchanged tacit glances with him, and Dali Temple Qing said affirmatively: "It seems that the emperor has already planned."
Obviously, the emperor so decisively agreed to the reconciliation between King Duan and Madam Xiao that day, he was afraid that he wanted to reuse Gu Zezhi.
Zuo Du Yushi stroked his beard and walked down the white marble steps, "Gu San...The king of Chenjun made an inexhaustible feat, so he was awarded a knight and was highly regarded by the emperor. What an honor!"
"By comparison, Duan Wang Shizi..."
He didn't go on until he clicked, but Xing Bu Shang Shu and Dali Temple Qing understood what he meant.
Although Duanwang’s Mansion is the Prince’s Mansion, Duanwang is still there, and he is strong and healthy, and if there is no accident, he can live for many years. The elder son is only the elder son, but Gu Zezhi has passed the step of the elder son directly. .
See you immediately.
In other words, the emperor also had the heart to support Gu Zezhi, so he would issue this imperial decree.
Gu Ze has an unlimited future. Maybe, in two years, he, the Prince Chen, will become Prince Chen!
Not only did the three people think so, but other courtiers also thought the same way.
Suddenly, the Duanwang Mansion in the capital was quite crowded, but those who came to give gifts to Gu Zezhi found that Gu Zezhi had lived with the Xiao family in Xiao Mansion.
The capital was shocked again by the incident of the Royal Palace.
Gu Zezhiman didn't care about the noise outside. At the moment, he was helping Mrs. Xiao pack up in the main courtyard of the Xiao Mansion.
The bags have been packed up, but Mrs. Xiao is still a little hesitant.
"Zezhi, or leave later..." Madam Xiao hesitated.
She had always yearned to go to Jiangnan's family, but when she was about to leave, she struggled again.
"Xiaojui is about to get ready, I'm not good when I'm away, and I have to prepare a bride price for you..." Madam Xiao couldn't help but find various reasons.
Gu Zezhi patted his mother's back comfortably and coaxed her: "Mother, if you don't go to Jiangnan now, there will only be more things in the future, so there will be no chance to go."
He looked at Madam Xiao with a gentle smile, and his tone was meaningful.
Madam Wang smiled and persuaded: "Madam, the third master is right, the third master is about to get married soon, maybe you will have a grandson soon after the big wedding, will you still be able to let it go? ?!"
Mrs. Xiao: "..."
Mrs. Xiao thinks about it, yes, she will help with her grandchildren in the future, for fear that she won't be able to walk away for several years.
She hesitated again, and said, "Zezhi, then...or else don't go?"
"Go!" Gu Zezhi said gently but firmly, "Mother, you have talked to a few uncles. The uncles and aunts are waiting for you."
"When you go to Jiangnan, by the way, choose the betrothal gift for me. The materials and jewelry are only beautiful from Jiangnan, don't you think?"
Mrs. Xiao's eyes lit up when she heard it, and she nodded hurriedly, "Zezhi, you still want to be thoughtful."
She suddenly became more energetic. In the days and counties, she enumerated the famous cloth shops and jewelry shops in Jiangnan, and talked about where her mother ordered her dowry back then. Most of those shops are well-known stores in Jiangnan. Business is booming...
Madam Xiao said that Gu Zezhi listened to her, and occasionally asked a few words along with her words. The more Madam Xiao talked, the more interested she became, and she forgot her hesitation.
Mother Wang and Qinglu exchanged glances silently.
They were served close by Mrs. Xiao, who actually knew that Mrs. Xiao wanted to go back to Jiangnan. To put it bluntly, her entanglement was only because of her timid feelings about hometown.
It was the third master who understood the wife's mind and found something for her to do, temporarily diverting her attention! Grandma Wang looked at the mother and son with a smile.
From their point of view, Madam Xiao didn't have a conscientious husband-in-law like Duan Wang and it was nothing. As long as the third master was filial to Madam, that was the most important thing.
Mother Wang and Qinglu walked out silently, and continued to help Madam Xiao pack up their bags.
On the seventh day of April, Gu Zezhi and Qin Jiu personally sent Mrs. Xiao out of Beijing. Mrs. Xiao’s motorcade was vast and mighty, and Gu Zezhi sent a team of guards to Mrs. Xiao south.
They kept sending Mrs. Xiao to Wuliting, and then said goodbye again. It was already halfway before the two set foot on their return journey back to Beijing.
The two went out on horseback, so they also rode home.
They didn't rush anyway, they just let the horses run leisurely by themselves. Qin Jiu's riding skills were already quite adept, and he was very relaxed on the horseback, occasionally raising his hand to touch her taqing twice.
The two rode all the way, talk and laugh all the way.
After entering the South City Gate, Gu Zezhi took the initiative to bring up the royal palace recently rewarded by the emperor.
Qin Jiu's eyes lit up all of a sudden, and he asked, "Where?"
Gu Zezhi: "Hua Shang Street."
Qin Jiu blinked, pursed his lips and smiled: "Hua Shang Street is good!"
Huashang Street is only one street away from Hulu Lane where their Qin Mansion is located, so close!
"I think it's good too." Gu Zezhi also smiled, "but it's a bit old and needs to be renovated."
The prefectural palace rewarded by the emperor was the former Yongping Houfu.
Yongping Hou has been honored for several generations, and he was also honored for a time. This mansion is more than 30 acres, magnificent. At the time of the first emperor, the title of the Marquis of Yongping came to an end, and he moved out, and the mansion became vacant.
The mansion is only the regulation of the Hou's mansion, plus it has been vacant for more than ten years. Now, as the prefecture's mansion, it must be renovated and expanded.
"Will you come with me to see?"
After the voice fell, a familiar male voice came from behind: "Zezhi."
The two followed the prestige, and saw King Duan, dressed in a royal green brocade robe, walked out of a teahouse in front.
Gu Zezhi and Qin Jiu got off the horse, led the horse to the king of Duan, and saluted each:
"Father."
"Lord."
King Duan looked at his son, a smile appeared on his majestic face, and he indoctrinated him: "Zezhi, you are now knighted, and you have to work for the emperor in the future. Don't be proud of your ambition for a while."
Duan Wang was pleased that his son had a promising future. Later, the eldest son inherited Duan Wang's mansion, and Zezhi also earned himself a knighthood, which is the best of both worlds.
Gu Zezhi held his hand at King Duan and said with a smile: "Thank you for your father's teachings."
Duan Wang stroked his beard, with a deeper smile on his face, and asked: "Your mother... how is your mother concubine recently?"
Gu Zezhi bluntly said: "My mother has left Beijing."
Duan Wang: "!"
The smile at the corner of Duan Wang's lips disappeared instantly, frowned in disbelief, and blurted out: "Your mother and concubine left the capital, why didn't you tell this king in advance?"
"Zezhi, you don't know how to persuade your mother and concubine more. Now the world is chaotic outside. What if you encounter any gangsters?"
"Where did she go? This king is going back to Xijiang recently, won't she go back with this king?"
King Duan said in a questioning tone.
"..." Qin Jiao on the side was startled, his eyes rounded, and he felt that Duan Wang's logic was too strange!
Mrs. Xiao and him were in absolute righteousness in front of the emperor in the Golden Luang Temple. Could it be that he thought that this righteousness was absolutely false, and if he used a little coax, Mrs. Xiao would go back to Xijiang with him to continue living?
How does his brain circuit grow!
Qin Jiu had heard that King Duan had guarded Xijiang for so many years that he had done a great job on the battlefield. It was worthy of history. Could it be that all his brains have grown into military affairs?
Compared to King Duan’s excitement, Gu Zezhi was so calm, looking at King Duan with a calm mind, and reminded: "Father, you haven’t remarried yet."
Duan Wang was stunned for a moment before he came to understand. He was clearly saying that he no longer had a princess, so how could he say "mother concubine"!
Duan Wang's face became stiff, and he scolded angrily: "Asshole, in this world, how can a son look forward to the separation of his parents!"
King Duan had never thought of reconciling with the princess, it's just that there were priorities.
In his heart, there is always only one princess.
King Duan settled his mind, and softened his voice to persuade him: "Zezhi, you also know that your eldest brother has always been good to you. He is always the first to think of you. Your brothers are different. Eighteen years old, and the eldest brother is like a father, how could your elder brother guard you."
"This king is convinced that there must be a misunderstanding about this matter. Can't you condemn your eldest brother just because of Fan Seng's few words?"
Gu Zezhi chuckled lightly, and his voice disappeared into the wind in the blink of an eye.
In King Duan's ears, the laughter seemed to be a hint of sarcasm.
Gu Zezhi calmly said: "Father, you said earlier that you can't convict the son of the world just because of the few words of your subordinates. Now you say that Sintra's words are not accurate. In that case, father, you say Brother is not guilty, so he is not guilty."
"Zezhi!" King Duan's brow furrowed even tighter, thinking why Gu Zezhi wouldn't listen.
Gu Zezhi didn't want to listen to King Duan talking nonsense, and immediately said: "I already have a title, and you don't have to worry about me going to'grab' the title of the son. If there is nothing wrong with my father, please return to Xijiang earlier. In the future, I will live in Beijing forever."