Rebirth of a Star General - Chapter 242

Chapter 242

There are more and more evidences about Xu Xiang’s battle in Mingshui.

It’s not just the battle of Mingshui, the crimes submitted are all kinds, everything, selling officials, appointing private individuals, deceiving the king, accepting bribes…

The change of the emperor’s attitude caused Xu Dang to smell the bad wind, and the whole government was immersed in a tense atmosphere. The person who originally thought that Xu Jingfu would be rescued soon, now realizes that this is not a simple matter, or that it is no longer possible at all.

At Bo Shi Jin’s mansion, the young man stopped the people who wanted to come in, and said with a smile: “Masters, please come back, the fourth son is not in the mansion.”

“Where did Chu Zilan go!” One person asked in a low voice, anxious and angry, “If you don’t let us see the fourth son of Chu, the grandfather will run out of time!”

The little boy just said with a bitter face: “The adults ask the little ones, but the little ones don’t know. The fourth son hasn’t returned to the house for a long time.”

Seeing the question for a long time, I couldn’t ask anything useful, and the people who came had to leave in grief. After the group of people left, the young man closed the door, returned to the yard, knocked on the door of the study, and walked in.

Chu Zhao was sitting at the table reading a book.

“Four sons, all the people here have been sent back.” Xiao Si said.

Of course Chu Zhao was in Bo Shi Jin’s mansion. In fact, he had never been out of the mansion these days, so no one saw him.

“well done.”

“But the Fourth Young Master…” Xiao Si hesitated for a moment, and still asked, “Do you really want to think of a solution?”

Chu Zhao raised his head to look at him, Xiao Si’s face turned pale, and for a long while, he heard the humanity in front of him: “You go out.”

The little servant retired in relief.

Chu Zhao’s eyes fell on the table again, and Xu Jingfu gave him the end inkstone on the table. Since Xu Jingfu’s imprisonment, people from time to time wanted to find him to help Xu Jingfu come out. After all, Xu Jingfu treated him like his own son. It won’t be long before he is Xu Jingfu’s son-in-law. He should be the son-in-law of Xu Jingfu. force.

Chu Zhao’s eyes became distant.

Chu Zhao still remembered the first time he saw Xu Jingfu.

He was not very young at that time, it was when he was bullied severely by Madam Chu and three elder brothers. He looks very good-looking, Chu Linfeng really likes to take him to the party with him. He looks very dignified, but every time he comes back from the party, what awaits him is countless more severe tortures.

Chu Linfeng couldn’t see the things in the backyard. Even if I saw only a few words, it was impossible for him and Madam Chu to renounce him.

One winter day, Chu Linfeng met with colleagues again, thinking about bringing him along. This time I was a guest at Xu Xiang’s Mansion, and Chu Linfeng specifically ordered Madam Chu to pick a good dress for Chu Zhao, and we must not lose the face of the Chu family.

Even though she was a guest at Xu Xiang’s house, Madam Chu did not dare to neglect, even if she did not want to, she still prepared him gorgeous clothes.

Chu Linfeng was quite satisfied.

But Chu Zhao went very hard.

It’s just because I don’t know if it’s Mrs. Chu or which of his brother-in-law, he actually nailed a few nails at the bottom of his boots, and I couldn’t feel it at first. As people walked, the nails were gradually stepped on and drilled into the boots. Finally, Got into the soles of his feet.

But at that time, Chu Zhao had already arrived at Xu Mansion with Chu Linfeng.

It is very rude to take off his boots in public, and Chu Linfeng is very face-saving. He does not give him a chance to speak at all. It is like showing off a beautiful vase and an exquisite decoration, pulling him to everybody and saying, “This is mine. Third son, Chu Zhao.”

Chu Zhao had to endure the pain, his face pale and accompanied Chu Linfeng to speak.

In the end, he almost couldn’t support it.

Chu Linfeng drank a few more glasses at the banquet, spoke proudly with his colleagues, and finally did not pay attention to Chu Zhao for the time being. Chu Zhao wanted to find a secluded corner to take off his boots and pull out the nails. But the huge Xu Mansion, he didn’t know the road, and while turning around, he ran into someone.

An older scribe in a long gown looked down at him.

Chu Zhao was stunned and recognized at a glance, this is the protagonist at today’s banquet, and Chu Linfeng can’t wait for Xu Xiangxu Jingfu to be content. It’s just that he has been with Chu Linfeng, and Chu Linfeng didn’t even talk to Xu Jingfu. He might not know himself if he wanted to come.

“I’m… the fourth son of Boss Shi Jin’s mansion.” Chu Zhao said cautiously, “I…I’m lost.”

Xu Jingfu just looked at him with a smile, gazes slightly, and suddenly asked, “What happened to your legs?”

Chu Zhao subconsciously hid his feet behind him.

Xu Jingfu looked around, called the servants, and said, “Take the Fourth Young Master Chu into the room.”

Chu Zhao hurriedly waved his hand: “No need, I…”

“Your leg, if you go on, you will be crippled.” Xu Jingfu shook his head and smiled: “I’ll let you know your father, don’t worry.”

Chu Zhao was carried into the room by the subordinates of Xu Mansion. Not only that, they also took off his boots. As soon as the boots were taken off, everyone present took a breath. The nail almost fell into the sole of his feet, and the blood that came out stuck to the white stockings, and it felt miserable just to look at it.

Xu Xiang frowned and said, “Call the doctor from the house over.”

There is a doctor who knows medical skills in Xufu. After being called over, he took out the nails in Chu Zhao’s feet, and said, “Little son, you are too tolerant. This nail hurts if it doesn’t go in. What’s the matter? Can’t say anything until now? Ouch, after you go back, you will not go to the ground for a few days, and take a good rest.”

Chu Zhao pursed his lips and didn’t speak. Although he was the fourth son of the Chu family, he lived the same way as his servants. He had to work every day, so how could he not be able to recuperate.

Xu Jingfu waved his hand and told them all to go down.

He got up and walked to the other side, seeming to ask casually: “What’s your name?”

“Chu Zhao, Zilan.” He replied restrained and cautiously.

“Good name.” Xu Jingfu smiled and put a pair of brand new boots in front of him, “This was originally my wife intended to give to my students. Your boots can’t be worn anymore. This pair should be able to wear.”

Chu Zhao held his boots in his arms. Xu was because the stove in front of him was very hot and the cloth boots were warmed. He said, “Thank you, Mr. Xu.”

Xu Jingfu looked at him. The clothes Madam Chu gave him was indeed gorgeous and exquisite. It was only for the twelfth winter. There was no lint in the thin brocade. It looked good, but it was not practical. He walked outside, his face pale, his hands and feet cold.

“There are three older brothers in your house?” Xu Jingfu asked with a smile.

Chu Zhao stiffened slightly: “Exactly.”

Xu Jingfu looked at him thoughtfully: “I never saw your father bring them out.”

Chu Linfeng had a good face and always felt that he was a handsome man of Wei, but his three sons were born like mothers, with plain appearance, and he was afraid that others would laugh at him behind his back, so he only brought Chu Zhao to socialize with his colleagues. Chu Zhao lowered his head and said nothing.

Xu Jingfu asked: “Have you ever read a book?”

“Read a little bit.” He replied softly.

“Oh?” Xu Jingfu was slightly surprised. Maybe she was thinking that Madam Chu would actually let a room like Chu Linfeng study a little unbelievable. Chu Zhao thought for a while, and said in a low voice: “I learned a little from my mother before, but after returning home, he secretly hid some books in the house.”

Xu Jingfu has always loved talents. He looked at the exceptionally beautiful child in front of him and smiled: “In that case, you will come to me to study in the future.”

Chu Zhao was startled, subconsciously raised his head, and moaned his lips: “I…”

“I have a lot of students, but they are all old, and I haven’t closed the door for many years,” the scribe has a gentle face, like a loving elder, “I am old, I don’t know if I can teach you for a few years. If you are willing to follow me, call me a teacher.”

teacher……

Teacher, the preacher is puzzled by karma, but unfortunately, in his past years, no one has taught him what to do and why to do it, and this person in front of him is the prime minister of Wei Quan.

He lowered his head, ignored the wound he had just bandaged, and went to the ground, kowtow respectfully to Xu Jingfu, and called out: “Teacher.”

He was sent back by Xu Jingfu’s carriage, together with Xu’s servants, a thick cotton coat, and brand-new boots on his feet.

After Chu Linfeng was sober, he was shocked when he learned of this, and he quickly apologized to Xu Jingfu, but Xu Jingfu didn’t need to take it seriously. After Chu Linfeng returned to the mansion, it was the first time that Chu Zhao had a real quarrel with Mrs. Chu. The sound of their quarrel fell in Chu Zhao’s ears outside the courtyard window.

“That’s Xu Xiang! Zilan will be Xu Xiang’s student in the future, don’t you understand Xu Xiang’s move, don’t bully Zilan again in the future!”

“Who is bullying him? If I really bully him, how can he be Xu Xiang’s disciple. You are always partial, otherwise why is it him, not my child!”

“Who makes them uncomfortable? Xu Xiang just likes Zilan. You are so selfish, don’t be embarrassed!”

The quarrel filled his ears. Chu Zhao looked down at the cloth boot on his foot. The boot fits well and the sole is soft. It seems that even the pain of nails piercing into the flesh and blood is stroked by this softness. Do nothing.

After that, he became Xu Jingfu’s student.

Xu Jingfu really treated him well. He was not willing to give up this opportunity and study desperately. Everyone said he was talented, young and promising, but he didn’t know how many nights he had to study at night to be humble in front of others.

The friendship between teachers and students is not unprecedented.

The light from the oil lamp on the table cast a shadow on the wall. He looked for a while and stood up.

“Come here.”

The young man entered the door and said, “What’s the command of the fourth son?”

“Prepare the horse,” he looked forward, “Go to the Prince’s residence.”

…

In the empty sleeping hall, Emperor Wen Xuan leaned on the collapsed edge, lowered his head and sipped the boiled ginseng soup with the woman’s hand.

Since the case of Xu Jingfu came out, the emperor became so angry that his body was getting worse. He was old too, but the leisure he had spent every day in the past, but I can’t see it. Things have changed in the middle, and things have been piled up at him, but in just a dozen days, he seems to be old. pregnancy.

After drinking a bowl of ginseng soup, Concubine Lan asked her maid to pick up the empty bowl, and said softly, “Your Majesty will get better soon.”

“What’s the use of getting better,” Emperor Wen Xuan gave a wry smile, “I’m afraid the outside world is eager for me soon…”

A finger pressed against his lips, blocking what he was going to say next, Concubine Lan shook her head in disapproval: “Your Majesty, you can’t say this casually.”

Emperor Wen Xuan looked at the woman in front of her. Although she said so, her expression was still gentle, not like other imperial concubines, frightened and furious, and she wouldn’t scold her face like Empress Zhang. Concubine Lan is not the most beautiful one in the entire harem, but he has doted on the woman in front of him for so many years because he can be himself in front of Concubine Lan.

Instead of being an emperor.

Emperor Wen Xuan thought that perhaps he was the only one who thought that being an emperor was exhausting.

After he fell ill, Queen Zhang only came here once. Emperor Wen Xuan knew that Empress Zhang’s natal family was very close to Xu Jingfu. Now that Xu Jingfu is in an accident, Empress Zhang’s family dared not openly intercede with Xu Jingfu, and the harem is not allowed to do politics, so she should be very busy these days.

Emperor Wen Xuan didn’t have the mind to take care of these things. He opened one eye and closed another, just because he could feel that his time might be running out.

It’s strange that before Xu Jingfu’s incident, he still thought that he was still energetic and could live longer than his parents, but when Xu Jingfu’s case came out, he knew that he was really old, too old to live. To the next winter day.

So in his opinion, there is another important thing.

“Since I became the throne, Xu Jingfu has been helpful for many years,” he said slowly: “I treat him tolerantly, knowing that although he has selfishness, he has not been held accountable, but now that he has failed my trust and even colluded with the enemy. Treason…”

“Xiao Zhongwu is dead. Over the years, I have listened to Xu Jingfu’s words. Today, there are not many generals available to Wei Hong. General Feihong He Rufei is still a fake. The Utuo had planned for a long time, I’m afraid that it will be a big disaster in the future, the crown prince. Virtue, if I hand over this position to him,” Emperor Wen Xuan laughed bitterly, “He is not as good as me. Although I am indecisive, I am a benevolent and beloved thing in the end, what does he…have!”

The last sentence is both disappointment and anger.

It would be great if Guangshuo were the prince.

Then he might have handed this top spot to Guang Shuo early.

Although the emperor was mediocre, he was not particularly ignorant. He knew that his eldest son was ignorant and virtuous. For so many years, he refused to write down the edict because he was inherently contradictory. On the one hand, he knew very well that Guangyan’s sitting in this position would be a disaster for Wei. On the other hand, Dawei has never had a king to destroy the young. He did not seek meritorious deeds in his entire life, but he did not want to be the “first person”. He was also afraid of taking this responsibility. Forbearance and forbearance, finally got the matter to the point where it is now irreversible.

“Lan’er,” he looked at Concubine Lan, “I regret that I didn’t make a decision earlier.”

But now, no matter what he does, he will set off a huge wave up and down in the center, shed more blood, and die more people. There is no doubt that Guang Yan and Guang Shuo, whoever he prefers, are his sons.

Concubine Lan Gui gently shook his hand and said: “No matter what your majesty makes a decision, your concubines will understand your majesty’s painstaking efforts.”

Emperor Wen Xuan looked at her: “In this palace, you are the only person I know.”

…

When Concubine Lan returned to Qinglan Palace, Guang Shuo was already waiting for her in the hall.

Seeing her back, Guang Shuo stood up, “Mother concubine.”

Concubine Lan asked him to sit down and asked, “Why are you free to be with me? Don’t go to Dali Temple?”

From now on Xu Xiang’s case, if there are no other changes, it should be considered that the overall situation has been settled. The evidence in Xiao Huaijin’s hands was thrown out one by one, and officials who had been suppressed by the Xu Party in the past also rushed to seize this opportunity.

Of course, Guangshuo’s contribution is indispensable.

“Erchen has been there today.” Guang Shuo thought for a while, “Erchen has contributed to Xu Xiang’s case these days, but when he saw Governor Xiao in the palace, he did not show that he was close. .”

He didn’t understand whether Xiao Huaijin accepted his feelings.

Concubine Lan Gui smiled: “He is right to ignore you.”

“Mother concubine means…”

“You were concerned about Xu Jingfu’s case because you, as the prince Wei, were concerned about the affairs of the court. If you were too close to him, you would be too deliberate.”

“I don’t know,” Guang Shuo’s eyes flashed anxiously, “but the prince will definitely not let go. The father is not in good health now, and the son has heard that Yushi has already played the father, and he will be the prince soon… …Mother concubine, you know the character of the emperor,” Guang Shuo laughed self-deprecatingly, “If nothing else, the prince will be made the prince. As the mother concubine said, once the prince ascends the throne, let alone a child With the mother and concubine, I am afraid that even the fifth brother will not survive.”

“Moreover…” His eyes were filled with worry. “The Utuo people are unclear at the moment and may attack Dawei at any time. At that time, if the prince is on the throne, does the mother concubine think that the prince will make people fight against the Utuo? Is it? Even if it was to pull Xiao Huaijin down, he wouldn’t say a word of’war’.”

Concubine Lan waited quietly for him to finish.

Guang Shuo looked at the woman: “Mother concubine thinks that the son-chen is wrong?”

“You are right,” Concubine Lan Gui smiled, “When I saw your father today, your father had already expressed the intention of preaching the edict.”

Guang Shuo moved in his heart and asked a little excitedly: “After all…”

“Actually, it doesn’t matter who your father decides to pass the throne to,” Lan Guifei said: “In this world, an imperial decree sometimes does not determine anything. Guangshuo, people’s hearts are more important than power. You have never been fair and honest. Participating in the court affairs, hiding behind the prince, this is your weakness and your strength.”

“You are anxious now, I’m afraid that Guangyan is more anxious than you, and those utopians… Xiao Huaijin is willing to be close to you and support you. It doesn’t make much sense to say this now. If he doesn’t have the heart to fight for power, he Sooner or later it will be yours.”

Guang Shuo asked: “Because of the prince?”

“Yes.” A trace of compassion flashed in Concubine Lan’s eyes, “Guangyan is so tyrannical and innocent, people like Xiao Huaijin will definitely not be driven by him.”

“Da Wei, there is no one left.”