Chapter 263: Causes in the past, consequences today
In a secluded spot at the outer island pier, a transport ship left the shore, leaving the chaos of the island behind.
The spring sunshine in early March is still bright, the warm sunshine is quietly shining on the river, and phosphorescence is everywhere as far as the eye can see.
The sky, river and the sky are the same color, adding to the heroic spirit in people's hearts.
Su Wu lay directly on the deck, basking in the sun, his tone rather regretful. "When we first came here, we knew there would be a trap set by a certain country. In the end, we missed the trap and instead pulled out that old dog Wu Hetai's trump card."
I still couldn't find out the other person's true identity, alas.
"Are you dissatisfied with our lack of danger?" Su Wen sat elegantly, his back as straight as a bamboo, his sleeve sweeping across Su Wu's face. "If Wei Li hadn't intervened to stop this bastard, who knows where we'd be now. There's always someone better than you, and we shouldn't be too self-righteous. Do you understand?"
"Su An, take this thing away! I feel uncomfortable when I hear his flowery and pedantic voice! We are all from humble backgrounds, but you are the most pretentious!"
Su An climbed out of the cabin and laughed, "You don't understand this even more, right? You have to imitate the master in appearance before you can imitate him in spirit. One day, Lao Er will be able to imitate the master's scholarly style. Lao Er, you have a long way to go, work hard!"
Wenwu, "Get out!"
The three brothers were playing and fighting on the deck, while Tianbao was sitting on the side of the boat, swinging her little feet and looking at the river. The wind blew in her face, dancing her hair and robe, and she looked like she was riding the wind.
"Going to Changjing?" Bai Yu leaned against the side of the ship and asked with a smile against the river light.
"Well, I didn't show up on Kongliu Island. I'm afraid the news has already spread to his rear camp. I have to go see what's going on in Changjing. Besides, I promised Wei Li that I would steal from the national treasury for him."
"If he reaches the top in the future, what you steal will be his."
"It's not his yet." Tian Bao tilted her head and thought for a while, "Emperor Hongde is too bad."
Bai Yu laughed, turned around and enjoyed the scenery with the girl in the breeze.
Wei Li had already played a game of chess in Changjing, and the day he returned would be the day to close the game.
The situation there must be even more chaotic than that on Kongliu Island.
The victory or defeat in Changjing is a matter of life and death.
They and Wei Li are fellow disciples and grew up together, so they cannot bear to see him fight alone.
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Dai Viet, Changjing.
The sky above the imperial city was filled with haze, obscuring the bright March day.
There was a panic inside and outside the court.
The emperor's health is getting worse. Before, he could still hold on and attend court, but now he can't even get off the dragon bed.
The Imperial Hospital was still helpless, and the medical masters invited from the public were taken out and beheaded one by one.
There was a constant coughing sound in Chengqian Palace. The person who was coughing seemed to be coughing out all his internal organs, which was heartbreaking to hear.
The most feared thing is that if the emperor gets unhappy, anyone who catches his eye will be beheaded.
"Your Majesty, it's time to take your medicine." Miao Ping was serving by the sick dragon's bed, speaking cautiously.
The dragon's body had not recovered yet, and the emperor's temper became more and more strange and violent, and his mood was unpredictable.
Even he, the chief steward, had to be extremely careful in what he said and did.
Emperor Hong De was lying on the bed, coughing until his neck and face were red, and the corners of his eyes were filled with tears. "Wei Li, how is the investigation going - hehe -"
Miao Ping hurriedly said, "The Emperor has ordered Commandant Wei to conduct a thorough investigation and has given him three days. Today is the third day, so we should have some clues soon."
"I, ho ho, am afraid I can't wait any longer... I will tear the person who harmed me into pieces! Ling, Ling Chi! Ho ho..."
Even though he was seriously ill and on the verge of death, the emperor's strong sense of violence was still terrifying.
Miao Ping didn't dare meet the emperor's sickly eyes and carefully helped the man up. "Your Majesty, rest assured. Commander Wei will lead the Yulin Guard and the Jinyi Guard to conduct a thorough investigation. Those who dared to plot rebellion will definitely not escape!"
Just after feeding the emperor the medicine, a eunuch came in cautiously and reported, "Your Majesty, Commander Wei requests an audience!"
Emperor Hong De's eyes suddenly opened, "Transmit!"
Immediately, there was the sound of someone stepping into the hall with steady footsteps.
The young man was dressed in black and covered with a silver fox mask. During the more than one year he had served in Beijing, his aura had become more calm and restrained.
The black eyes behind the mask were like cold stars, so deep that it was difficult to see through them.
After entering the inner hall, Wei Li knelt on one knee and said, "Your Majesty, I have fulfilled your orders and have obtained a clue—"
"Who is it!" Upon hearing the clues he had found, Emperor Hong De's eyes turned red. He struggled to sit up, his expression full of ferocity.
"I dare not speak nonsense. This is the evidence I found from Concubine De. Your Majesty, please take a look and make your decision!" Wei Li lowered his head and presented something with both hands raised high.
Miao Ping immediately took the item and presented it to the emperor.
A box of red lip balm.
Emperor Hongde's eyes grew redder, and his breathing became rapid and intense. He slowly turned his gaze to stare at Wei Li, "Lip balm?"
Wei Li lowered his head even lower. "Her Majesty the Virtuous Consort instructed that this box of lip balm was given to her by the Empress after the Imperial Family's Autumn Sacrifice last year. I, along with Lord Yan Zhaoyan, the commander of the Imperial Guard, have tested it, and it is indeed poisonous. It is colorless and odorless, so it cannot be easily detected. However, if it mixes with a certain substance, it will become toxic... and that is Longjing tea."
"Hehe, hehe——" Emperor Hong De's chest heaved more violently.
After the autumn sacrifice last year, he invited Concubine De to sleep with him!
He remembered that the color of the lip balm on Concubine De's lips that night was exactly the same as the color of the box in front of him!
And he usually likes to drink Longjing tea!
I escaped the queen, but unexpectedly I was defeated by a box of lip balm and a cup of Longjing tea!
"Kill, kill! Pass the order! I want to kill them all! Hehe, the Queen, Concubine De, and all their followers, kill them all!!"
The emperor roared and rushed out of the bedroom, and immediately knelt on the ground outside.
A hint of sarcasm flashed across Wei Li's eyes, and he added, "Your Majesty, I am a humble official, and this matter is of great importance. I am afraid that my power is not strong enough to deter the treacherous officials. It would be better to hand over the task of arresting the rebels to the important officials of the court—"
"Miao Ping! Bring me my dragon token!" Emperor Hongde clutched his chest, his features grim. "Holding the dragon token is like being here in person! Anyone who dares to resist will be killed without mercy!"
When Miao Ping handed the dragon token to Wei Li, his hands were shaking badly.
This palace is about to change.
The Queen and the eldest prince have the support of many court officials, which is why they were able to maintain their current status after the fall of the Cui family.
The Defei was from the Feng family, a first-class family in Changjing. They were important officials of two dynasties! And the two princes born to the Defei were also unable to escape!
If you really want to pull out the radish, you will also find the mud. At least half of the court officials are implicated in this matter!
This, this is to change the blood in the court!
Wei Li walked out of Chengqian Palace and stood in the March sunshine. Even the bright light could not wash away the deep color of his black clothes.
Looking down at the dragon plaque in his hand that looked like the emperor himself, Wei Li raised the corner of his lips in a cold smile.
When the Duke of Wei was exiled with his entire family, the Cui and Feng families played the most important role.
The cause back then led to the result today.
He will get it back from them one by one, double!
"Yulin Guards, listen to my orders! Follow me to Kunning Palace and capture the traitor Cui Zhiying!"
"Deputy General Lin Jiang, take a team of men to the Feng Mansion! Don't let a single person from the Feng Mansion escape!"
"Here is the dragon token, Commander Yan. I am overstepping my bounds once. I beg you to proceed to Prince Xiu's mansion and apprehend the traitor Prince Xiu! Not a single one of his accomplices can be left behind!"
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