Birds on the edge of the abyss 48
The others followed suit, and Chu Xin, watching the situation stabilize, smiled faintly and accepted their compliments.
Today's move is a risky one. The winner is the king and the loser is the enemy. But fortunately, he is still the winner.
Chu Xin first asked the Imperial Concubine to summon several senior ministers to stay in the palace for a long time in case of emergency. Later, he sent informants to confuse the time of entry of several generals outside the city. In addition, the most important point was
Chu Xiao was the one who did not want to share a piece of the pie with other brothers. When he ascended the throne, he would get rid of the other princes. Fortunately, among those brainless princes, there was only one who was brave and careful. He found the right prime minister in private and discussed the matter of internal and external cooperation.
The troops that entered the palace this time were all replaced by the prince's own private soldiers, who only obeyed his orders. This is how the scene today happened.
Thinking of this, Chu Xin went to Yongtai Palace and looked at the palace which had been changed into a white mourning robe.
In the 23rd year of Xiren, the previous emperor passed away, and the crown prince Chu Xin ascended the throne and was given the reign title of Changning. He was seated in Jingde Palace.
In the same year, she was named Imperial Noble Consort and continued to live in Yaohua Palace.
It was New Year's Day, and the whole family was happy. After the New Year, the new emperor fell into busy affairs. When he finally stopped to rest, he found that the scenery outside had become so beautiful and pleasant.
In May of the second year of Changning, the new emperor set out for Meizhou, carrying with him ten thousand loads of betrothal gifts. He left in a mighty procession for Meizhou, which had already been well governed by the newly appointed governor Xu Qingjiu.
"Spring is coming." Shen Luli sat on the lounge chair under the corridor, his complexion was surprisingly good. He closed his eyes and felt the spring breeze coming towards him, and said softly.
In his hand, he held the letter delivered by the shadow guard.
In the past few months, he and Chu Xin have been exchanging letters without interruption, and their favorability is approaching saturation point, a full 99 points of favorability, but the last point has not risen, which makes Shen Luli frown.
"Your body has almost recovered, so there is no need for me to stay here anymore." Feng Ze sat aside and said boredly.
Hearing her words, Shen Luli touched his chest, and the warmth passed through his palm to his mind. He whispered, "Thank you Miss Feng for saving me."
"Tsk, it's so tiring to talk to you people from the Central Plains. Thank you, I'll take it." Feng Ze curled her lips, as if she was very uncomfortable with Shen Luli's literary tone. Shen Luli just smiled and did not refute her words.
"Miss Feng is going back to Southern Xinjiang?" Shen Luli asked
Feng Ze stared at Bazhu, who was silently helping Lan Huan dry the herbs in the corridor, with his eyes burning, and said with gritted teeth:
"Yes, I have to go back, but I also need to take him back. However, this stubborn donkey actually said that he can only decide his destination after Chu Xin arrives, otherwise he won't go with me! After all, I am also a member of the royal family of Southern Xinjiang. How can I have such disobedient subjects!"
After that, he began to rub his hands and walked over to ask for an explanation. Shen Luli watched them quarreling helplessly, lowered his head and stroked the letter in his hand that exuded the scent of sandalwood, and put it under his nose to smell it.
The man in the letter wrote that he would soon set off to Meizhou to pick him up, and hoped that he could go to the city gate to greet him. Shen Luli agreed in his heart and began to imagine the man's vague appearance.
In the past few months, he helped Xu Qingjiu repair the dam, which reduced the number of people leaving the city. He also helped him manage other affairs in Meizhou, gradually consolidating Xu Qingjiu's position. Seeing that he was about to settle down in Meizhou with his wife and children, Shen Luli couldn't help but want to help him more. Over time, the two became friends.
Meizhou is far from Kyoto, and news spreads slowly. It was not until last month that news came that the new emperor had ascended the throne and Prince Jing had been executed. Meizhou was immediately in an uproar. The officers and soldiers directly dismissed the palace servants in the royal city and sealed off the royal city. Prince Jing's wife and children were all detained and taken to Kyoto in prison carts.
In just a few days, the huge royal city became deserted, just like the Jingwang Mansion that day. Shen Luli stood in front of the royal city for a long time before slowly leaving.
Because General Zhenyuan also planned to force the emperor to abdicate, but he had made many contributions to the State of Chu, he could escape the death penalty, but he could not escape the punishment of life. His whole family was sent to the frontier to serve. Of course, the only one missing was Xu Qingjiu's family. He was serving in Meizhou and was still controversial.
But he seemed to be in a good mood, not like the low and silent sadness. Seeing this, Shen Luli also extinguished his desire to comfort the other party.
Another January has passed and the weather is getting warmer
Shen Luli sat in the yard, watching the chirping birds in the trees, and closed his eyes after watching them flap their wings and fly away.
The shadow guard jumped down from the tree and whispered, "His Majesty is about to enter the city. Please go to the city wall to greet him."
Shen Luli opened his eyes, the mottled sunlight fell, and for some reason, he always felt uneasy.
He forced himself to suppress the emotion, walked into the house, changed into a new set of white clothes and walked out. Before leaving, he looked at the white jade hairpin placed in front of the bronze mirror, paused for a long time, and then slowly picked it up and put it on his head.
Sitting in the carriage, we soon arrived at the foot of the city wall. We slowly walked up the steps, holding onto the wall. At this time, the city wall was already surrounded by soldiers guarding the city. They were all young men, with a handsome and strong figure.
When they saw Shen Luli following Xu Qingjiu slowly walking up, they were all stunned, their faces red as monkey butts. Shen Luli lowered his eyes coldly, turned off the little assistant who kept ringing in his head, and followed Xu Qingjiu to sit in the middle seat.
Suddenly, Shen Luli paused, feeling a burning gaze on his neck. He frowned and turned to look, but what he saw were young soldiers who turned their heads to look around.
Shen Luli: ...
"What's wrong?" Xu Qingjiu asked with concern, his eyes filled with inquiries.
Shen Luli touched his neck, clenched the blood stone on his chest, closed his eyes and said, "It's okay, I probably saw it wrong."
Shen Changle had clearly died a long time ago, and the coroner told him so after examining the body, but why did he still feel that the man was still alive?
Xu Qingjiu glanced at him strangely, then turned his head back.
At this moment, a man dressed as a soldier in the crowd at the back licked his lips and looked at the man sitting in front of him with an obsessed look.
"Brother..."
Another quarter of an hour passed before Xu Qingjiu heard the soldiers report. He quickly straightened his clothes, stood up, and said, "His Majesty will be here soon. I'll go down to greet him. Do you... want to come with me?"
Shen Luli opened his eyes with a pale face and said tiredly, "No, there will be plenty of time to reminisce later. I won't get involved in the affairs between you officials." He had resigned from his official position long ago and should have observed mourning for three years. Now he should do so.
Seeing this, Xu Qingjiu did not force him. He found a few soldiers to guard him and hurried away.
After a stick of incense, Shen Luli stood up and looked at the mighty team coming, and raised the corner of his lips.
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