Chapter 243 Didn’t Go According to the Little Ghost’s Plan
Madam Wei's return to the capital made the General's Mansion, which had been quiet for several years, lively again.
But this excitement is not joy, but more of anger.
The men in the army got angry and panted like cows. Amidst the wheezing sounds, the silver-haired old lady Wei sat in front of the hall with a gloomy look on her face. She had not uttered a word since entering the mansion.
"Old Madam, today is the day you are coming back, but Madam Wei went into the palace early this morning and has not left since. I think the rumors are true. Madam Wei was murdered, and this imposter is afraid of being discovered by you, so she hid in the palace."
The person who was speaking was Leng San. When he was wearing open-crotch pants, there was a famine and his entire family starved to death. When he heard that he could have food by joining the army, he pestered General Wei to join the army.
General Wei took pity on his young age and sent him to Madam Wei, raising him for a few years before letting him join the army.
He was later promoted to deputy general by Wei Qingyan. After Wei Qingyan's death, the emperor let him take over the 30,000 National Protection Army. Now he is General Leng who commands 30,000 National Protection Army.
At the same time, he was also Madam Wei's godson. Seeing that Madam Wei was still silent, he continued, "Godmother, the old general and the major general both died fighting for the country. If the young lady is killed again, Leng San will not be able to face the two generals after his death.
You tell me what to do, and Leng San will never back down."
The old lady just glanced at him indifferently, then looked away again, as if she was thinking about something.
"You are always so impulsive. There are so many rumors out there, but you only remember that the young lady was murdered. You don't think about anything else."
After scolding Leng San, another general, Su Tong, also looked at Madam Wei, "Madam, please tell me the truth, is the young general a woman?
If the general really entered the court as a woman, it would be deceiving the emperor, and we must consider this matter carefully."
"Su, what are you talking about? How can the young general be a woman? She can pee farther than you."
Before Madam Wei could say anything, Leng San retorted, "You and I have both heard about what happened at Huangshaling. Someone must have used this to humiliate the general's reputation and accuse the Wei Mansion of deceiving the emperor.
The other party was sure that we would not be able to go to the imperial mausoleum again and disturb the general's corpse.
Besides, what if the young general is a woman? If she is a woman, then she is no longer our general? If she is a woman, then the Wudan bandits are no longer subdued by him, right?
"Don't be so unreasonable. That's not what I meant. Empty words don't lead to smokeless smoke. If you don't believe this, why do you believe that the young lady was murdered?" Su Tong glared at Leng San angrily.
He really despised Leng San's stupidity, but even though he was such a brainless, impulsive and reckless man, the emperor let him command 10,000 more troops than himself.
Leng San choked and insisted, "Anyway, I think this is a conspiracy, a conspiracy against the Wei family, and even against Prince Rong.
I also don't believe that Prince Rong would treat the general like that. At least I, Leng San, don't have the courage to attack Beiling to avenge the general, and neither do you, Su Tong. But Prince Rong did it. How could such a person humiliate the general? "
"According to you, it wasn't Prince Rong who did it, nor was it the young lady who did it. So who do you want to say did it?"
Leng San said angrily, "You ask knowingly, but you dare not say it. I, Leng San, dare to say it. Yes, I suspect that this whole thing is a conspiracy of the emperor.
The deposed crown prince and the deposed queen were both involved in the Huangshaling incident, but the emperor only abolished the queen on the grounds of murdering the royal heir, and the deposed crown prince still lived in the Eastern Palace. What does this show? It shows that the emperor was simply protecting them.
But what about the general and his brothers? They fought the enemy on an empty stomach, their cries to heaven for help but no one answered. How desperate must they have felt then? Have you ever considered that they might be resting in peace in the grave now?
I am Leng San, a bachelor, and have nothing to fear. Even if I lose my life today, I will go to the palace and ask for an explanation."
He knelt before Madam Wei with his hands clasped, his eyes red. "Godmother, please don't blame Leng San for being reckless. He's been holding back his anger since he learned the truth about Huangshaling last year. He couldn't hold it back any longer, and now he's feeling helpless."
"If you yell any louder, the whole capital will hear you." Su Tong suppressed his anger and really wanted to kick him, "You are not afraid of death, but what about the 30,000 brothers behind you?
It is a fact that the general's body has been with Prince Rong for half a year, and it is also true that Madam Wei went to Huangshaling. Apart from these two people, how could the others have the opportunity to touch the coffin? This is one reason.
Secondly, have you forgotten how Prince Rong broke up with the general before he went to war with Wudan, causing the general great sorrow?"
"This..." Leng San was speechless for a moment.
Madam Wei sighed and finally spoke, "Have you ever thought about why the emperor summoned you to the capital?"
After Wei Qingyan died in battle, the remaining 80,000 National Defense Army were divided into three parts, each guarding the border. The border generals were not allowed to leave easily, but this time all three of them received the emperor's order to return to Beijing.
Leng San said, "Needless to say, aren't these rumors just waiting for us to stir up trouble so they can seize our military power?"
"Since you know that they are going to take away your military power, why are you still making trouble?" Su Tong couldn't understand his train of thought.
"Are you going to be a coward for the rest of your life?" Leng San sneered, "If you can't bear to give up this military power, then go back to the Su family.
Don't think that I, Leng San, don't know that you have been resentful of me for a long time. It is better for them to fall into your hands than into the hands of others.
I, Leng San, will never force anyone to do anything. Seeking justice for the general and his men is my own decision."
Su Tong did not deny that he was indeed thinking about the people in Leng San's hands, but if he wanted to be a coward, he would not come here today.
Leng San's ridicule was so infuriating that he swung his fist to hit out, but his hand was grabbed by someone.
Huang Kang, who had been silent the whole time, advised, "Generals, this is not the time to argue about this. Please keep quiet."
Although he also came from the National Protection Army, he was originally several levels lower than them.
He is currently guarding the Wudan border. He took over Du Xueyi's position after Du Xueyi returned to Beijing to inherit the title. He is not very familiar with the two of them, and this is his first meeting with Madam Wei, so he didn't say much just now.
But the National Protection Army is united, so he has to come today, otherwise it will be even more difficult to subdue the 30,000 soldiers under him.
He then said, "Before receiving the imperial edict from His Majesty, some rumors were circulating in the army, which roughly meant that the Emperor was afraid of the Wei family and was planning the Huangshaling incident.
Someone is fanning the flames in the army, inciting the soldiers to be dissatisfied with the court. At the same time, I also received a letter from King Jing, in which he said that as the general's brother-in-law, he is willing to join the National Protection Army to avenge the general.
But after coming to Beijing, I found out that he was not good to Miss Wanyi and the children. He was so kind to his wife and children. I really couldn't believe that he was sincere in avenging the general.
It's strange that this rumor targets Prince Rong again. I wonder if the two generals also received the letter from Prince Jing?"
Leng San and Su Tong both nodded.
Huang Kang continued, "I haven't had much contact with Prince Rong, so I don't know much about him, but Marquis Anyuan is loyal to the general, and everyone in the army knows that.
But now his sister is married to Prince Rong as his consort. If Prince Rong is really the person the rumors say he is, I’m afraid Marquis Anyuan will be the first one to disallow him.”
"That's what I meant." Su Tong agreed. "No matter who is upset about what happened to the general, we must find out the reason to prevent others from taking advantage of us. If the general knew about it, he would find it even harder to rest in peace."
"General, you are wrong." Lord Liu stepped forward and said, "Old Madam and the generals don't know that people can change.
Now that he has the position of Minister of Justice and is related to Prince Rong's Mansion by marriage, he will naturally have many considerations."
After saying this, he looked at Madam Wei and said, "It is really rude to come to your house without a visiting card, but the prince is worried about the safety of the Yue family, so please don't blame me, Madam."
He didn't want to come either. He thought that the people of the National Protection Army would cause trouble after hearing the rumors. However, there was no movement for half a day. The prince couldn't wait any longer, so he urged him to come and incite them.
Fortunately, they came. No wonder they didn't cause any trouble. I'm suspicious of this.
Madam Wei glanced at the butler who was about to step forward to apologize and motioned him to go back.
He asked Lord Liu, "If Du Xueyi is unreliable, then what about my eldest and youngest granddaughters? I heard they are very close to Prince Rong's Mansion."
"The old lady just arrived in the capital, so I'm afraid she doesn't know yet. A few days ago, Lord Gong and his wife were invited into the palace for half a day before leaving.
Early this morning, the young master of the Gong family, the daughter of Minister Du, and the two children of the Prince were brought into the palace."
Previously, he thought that Prince Jing's plan was a joke, but the emperor first let Madam Wei enter the palace, and then brought all those children into the palace, which showed that the emperor was really scared.
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