Chapter 326: Revenge
Chapter 326: Revenge
The autumn rain was drizzling, and Gu Zixuan stood outside the ancestral hall, hesitating whether to push the door open and go in.
"Brother, what are you doing here?"
Gu Zilu's voice came from the end of the corridor. The young man was wearing a moon-white robe. He had grown a lot taller and was almost as tall as Gu Zixuan, but his skin was whiter and he had a stronger scholarly air. His eyes on his gorgeous face were distinctly black and white and very beautiful.
Eighteen-year-old Gu Zilu walked over slowly, followed Gu Zixuan's line of sight, and saw the closed door of the ancestral hall.
"Brother, there is a point in the Art of War that I still don't understand. Please teach me."
Gu Zilu knew very well what his elder brother wanted to do, but he and his fourth sister had already reached a consensus, which was not to ask, not to know, not to see, and to pretend that the tablet did not exist.
So, he looked at Gu Zixuan seriously and solemnly. There was no need for the two brothers to speak too bluntly. Just a simple look would make Gu Zixuan understand clearly.
The 21-year-old Gu Zixuan is now a serious man.
He was cold, rough, and had a reserved gentlemanly air, yet he was full of murderous intent. However, he was also very smart. He almost immediately turned around and left with Gu Zilu.
August 28th is a good day for getting married.
Prince Rui's wedding date is also set for today.
The wedding procession went directly to the Honglu Temple, and Zhao Jingcheng even welcomed the bride according to the royal wedding rules.
The Huns were more open-minded than the Han people. The brides in the sedan chairs were not covered with veils. The Hun princess wore wedding clothes and skirts, with only a bead curtain hanging on her face, which swayed and reflected a dazzling light.
This was a good thing for the common people, as they all rushed to see the bride's appearance.
In front, Zhao Jingyu was riding on a tall horse, wearing wedding clothes, and leading the team forward in a mighty manner.
As for the Xiongnu princess's dowry, in addition to gold and silver, there were also cattle, sheep, and horses. Dozens of Ferghana horses with shiny fur were very conspicuous in the crowd, making those horse lovers jealous.
The servants with music and drums were also very happy. They walked very slowly on purpose so that everyone could watch. Their master, Prince Rui, finally got married at the age of 30, so he did not end up being a bachelor.
In order to celebrate this event, the emperor announced a three-day celebration for the entire capital. During these three days when everyone was having fun together, Su Jin's position as a sixth-rank female official was also revoked. Because of Prince Rui's marriage, her imperial edict did not cause any commotion. Instead, she came and went quietly.
Su Jin was not surprised at all about this. She just felt that this matter should have come to a successful conclusion and ended here.
After Prince Rui gets married, we will really go our separate ways from now on.
Very good.
Su Jin closed his eyes and rested, but the noise of the celebration outside was too loud, and he couldn't really relax.
Because the marriage was successfully concluded, the trade ports between the Xiongnu and the Great Zhou were finally fully opened, and fried flour became the favorite of the Xiongnu people. Just as Xie Huaiguang said, drinking a cup of warm flour with milk, tea, and a little salt would fill you up and keep you warm.
This burnt noodles is really good stuff.
After the opening of the commercial port, the furs, cattle, sheep, and war horses of the northwestern Huns were continuously shipped back to the Great Zhou, and the silk, tea, and coke flour of the Great Zhou were also continuously transported to the Huns. As for wheat, the Huns never asked to buy it. After all, there was no place to grow it, and they were a nomadic people.
The two countries are on good terms and benefit from each other, and as a result Arab businessmen have been traveling more frequently. The economic problems that have plagued Zhao Jingcheng for many years have also been greatly alleviated, which has put a smile on Zhao Jingcheng's face recently.
The country is prosperous!
The two problems that troubled him when he first ascended the throne were money and the Huns. Now both have been solved, which is great!
The emperor was very happy.
That winter, the old lady Zou of Yong'an Marquis' Mansion was seriously ill and confused. Gu Zixuan sent someone to deliver ginseng to prolong Zou's life.
It’s hard to say how long I can hold on, but anyway, I’ll just hold on for now.
Zhao Jingyu brought the princess to the palace banquet that year. The family was in great joy, and the empress dowager was also satisfied. Her son finally got married, and all that remained was to have a grandson.
The family was living in harmony and joy, but this atmosphere was shattered before the end of the first month of the year.
On the eighth day of the first lunar month, someone killed someone in the street during a temple fair. The victim was the wife of a third-rank official of the current dynasty. The incident was caught red-handed by the Five Cities Bingmasi, and the murderer was controlled in the street. Even when this person wanted to bite his tongue to commit suicide, the people of the Five Cities Bingmasi discovered it in advance, stuffed a wooden stick into his mouth, and brought the person back to jail alive.
Then came the interrogation. This interrogation was not a big deal, but it implicated too many people at once.
These included the Queen, Concubine Dong, and Concubine Hui.
The three of them were involved in the murder of Concubine Zhuang. The fire in Jingyun Palace was not a natural disaster, but a man-made one. Concubine Dong not only sent people to set the fire, but also sent people to hunt down Concubine Zhuang's son for more than 20 years...
All the old cases were dug up one by one. Zhao Jingcheng was furious. He put the three concubines in jail and demanded a thorough investigation.
The Empress, Concubine Dong, and Concubine Hui's families all came forward and knelt outside the Imperial Study for three days, but Zhao Jingcheng still refused to give in.
Everyone could only ask the Empress Dowager for help, but there was nothing she could do. She had already tried to persuade Zhao Jingcheng, but Zhao Jingcheng insisted on his own way. After all, Concubine Zhuang was Zhao Jingcheng's white moonlight. She had suffered together with the emperor Zhao Jingcheng and they had the deepest feelings for each other. Moreover, Concubine Zhuang died the most tragically. There was a fire in Jingyun Palace and Concubine Zhuang was burned to death. Her screams resounded throughout the harem. Zhao Jingcheng still felt very nervous whenever he thought about it.
Therefore, this matter is not over yet. All those who have participated in it will be arrested and investigated strictly!
The entire palace was in a state of panic.
After Su Jin knew about this, he was very calm.
Fortunately, there are still a few months left before the mourning period, which means that his son Gu Zixuan was not involved in this struggle. Instead, the eldest princess, who had always been high and mighty, was implicated and was confined to the palace by the emperor. No one was allowed to see her, and Zhao Yingqiao was not allowed to go out. Zhao Yingqiao's two sons were also implicated and are currently recuperating at home.
As for this plot, Su Jin already knew it. It was written in the book that wasn't the hero Xie Huaiguang born for this moment?
Now that all the people involved have been thrown into jail, Xie Huaiguang can be said to have avenged his mother.
As for what comes next, it is to restore his identity and then inherit the throne.
It’s just that Xie Huaiguang spent a total of ten years on it at that time, and now, only five years have passed.
Xie Huaiguang's efficiency has improved.
Su Jin waited patiently and told the children not to go out unless necessary.
Yin Zhengnan was implicated, but the unmarried Gu Suiyu was not. The Su family is currently outside the vortex of the entire struggle.