Dark clouds slowly drifted in, covering up the bright moon. Lei Zhenzi and Nezha were squatting side by side on the roof. The former was moaning loudly, with his mouth open, and his head tilted back and forth on Nezha's shoulder, showing that he was sleepy. Nezha

Zha however remained motionless, quietly listening to the conversation coming from beneath his feet.

Half an hour ago, Fei Zhong led a group of people into the inn and told Jiang Hou Qu's death. Jiang Hengchu immediately fell in front of the banquet and burst into tears: "I am loyal to the country and the people, why do I have to do this!"

Fei Zhong added: "The four princes must remember not to act rashly. The king has sent his subordinates. General Yin Baibai is waiting outside the post at this time. Tomorrow there will be a court hearing for King Wu Cheng. The emperor's uncle Bigan will go to the palace. All the ministers will protect him.

Your Majesty will definitely not persecute Zhongliang." After saying this, he looked at Xibohou again and knew that he was on good terms with Huang Feihu. He expected to know how to deal with it, so he left on his own.

At that time, Jichang sent a secret letter, and the four princes looked at each other with fear, and they all said: "Is it possible that the emperor will be in court tomorrow..."

"What kind of emperor!" Jiang Hengchu said angrily: "You are a fool who has lost all your power and your bow is hidden! I will rush out of Chaoge, turn around and lead my troops to fight against this fool..."

Before he finished speaking, Ji Chang hurriedly covered Jiang Heng's mouth and said in panic: "The matter is still undecided. The queen has been wronged. Tomorrow at the morning court, I and the four princes will jointly guarantee that the truth will be revealed. Don't be impulsive!"

Nezha listened for a long time and said to himself: "In your eyes, children are exchangeable goods, so why should you be angry at this time?" Lei Zhenzi suddenly moved, wiped the saliva from the corner of his mouth, looked at Nezha blankly, and asked

Said: "What time is it updated?"

There was no talk all night, it was already dark, and all the princes were awake all night. They couldn't escape even if they wanted to, so they had to follow Yin Pobai into the Meridian Gate at the sixth watch.

The golden gong sounded, and all the officials entered the palace in order. King Zhou ascended the throne and sat on the dragon chair. The fourth prince was brought to the Meridian Gate. The guards crossed their halberds and prevented Jiang Hengchu and others from entering the Jiujian Palace.

, Huang Feihu looked up and saw that there was a person missing in front of Jin's case, and he was immediately shocked.

Bigan asked in a low voice: "Has Si Mo fallen out of favor?"

Huang Feihu had countless thoughts in his mind and only replied: "Your Majesty is going to kill Jiang Hengchu today. The Prime Minister must not say too much, otherwise he will be killed."

I just heard the emperor say from afar: "Jiang Hengchu, do you know your crime?!"

Jiang Hengchu was unwilling to plead guilty and shouted: "I have governed Eastern Xinjiang for many years and have worked diligently. How can I be guilty of this!"

The three princes were shocked and hurriedly signed the memorial and presented the folded copy. King Zhou was determined to kill Jiang Hengchu, but he did not order to take the copy. He just shouted coldly: "Drag Jiang Hengchu out of the Meridian Gate and ask for his execution."

When the ministers were about to intercede for him, King Zhou unexpectedly said again: "Jichang, Marquis of Xibo, do you know your sin?"

Ji Chang, who was in his sixtieth year, knelt in front of the palace, straightened up and lamented: "The king did not read the memorial, so he was convicted like this. Ji Chang, why bother? The king is angry and points to the execution platform with swords and axes. Ji Chang just goes on his own!"

King Zhou sneered and said: "Your iron-making method in Xiqi is flourishing. Every family is melting ore and every household is smelting steel. What do you want?"

Ji Chang hurriedly said: "Farming, tools for hoeing and plowing, originally require iron industry..."

King Zhou said again: "The sword made by your second son Ji Fa has been passed down to Chaoge. How can we explain this?!" After that, someone brought the copper plate in front of the imperial court. On the plate was the red copper sword Haoran bought from the merchant.

"The shape of this sword is similar to the ancient Ji Xuanyuan's weapon 'Xuanyuan Sword'. It has been said since ancient times that when Emperor Xuanyuan came out with his sword, all the parties surrendered." King Zhou did not wait for Ji Chang to say anything, and said slowly: "What is the use of casting this sword? Or, Xuanyuan

Is the sword already in the hands of your Ji family?"

King Zhou originally did not want to kill Ji Chang. He only planned to test Ji Chang with words first, then imprison him, and then make plans, so he said: "Detain him..."

Before he finished speaking, there was a thunderous shout outside the Meridian Gate, which made the entire palace shrink in shock. Only Lei Zhenzi shouted: "Who dares to kill my father!"

I saw Nezha, like a dragon emerging from the water, and thunder and lightning, like lightning in the sky, crossing nearly a hundred miles in an instant and rushing to the Meridian Gate.

Lei Zhenzi grabbed Ji Chang with his backhand, and Nezha's expressionless heroic face arrived in front of the Jin case in the blink of an eye. There was a bang in the nine halls, smoke and dust rose, most of the pillars were destroyed, and all the officials were in a mess.

, the rat scurried away holding its head.

King Zhou did not panic, and angrily shouted: "The traitor is so brave!" He immediately picked up a gold case weighing more than a hundred kilograms in one hand and threw it towards Nezha!

Nezha avoided the golden case flying toward him, leaned back in mid-air, pointed at King Zhou with one hand, his body was shaken by the recoil, the Qiankun Circle was released, and he flew towards it at high speed. Unexpectedly, another person jumped out from behind.

He blocked King Zhou with one palm and shouted: "Slow down!"

Nezha was frozen in the air, with the Hun Tian silk hanging around his waist. He narrowed his eyes and identified the person. He then heard Lei Zhenzi shouting at the top of his lungs. He held Ji Chang in his hand and tried to leave several times, but was blocked by King Wu Cheng.

The halberd was knocked to the ground, causing stars to pop out of his eyes.

Nezha's mouth moved slightly, as if he wanted to say something, but in the end he didn't say anything. He turned around and rushed out of the hall in an instant, threw the Qiankun Circle into the sunlight, and hit Lei Zhenzi on the wrist.

Lei Zhenzi howled in pain and let go of Ji Chang's collar. His ankle was grabbed by Nezha. The two spun quickly and rushed to the ceiling, but they escaped.

King Zhou Fang breathed a sigh of relief and put a hand on Haoran's shoulder. He had exerted too much force earlier and his arm was shaking uncontrollably. Haoran hurriedly settled the emperor. King Zhou said slowly: "Ji Chang will be detained for the time being and we will discuss it another day.

Jiang Hengchu committed regicide and gathered people in nine palaces to rebel. His daughter Jiang had three hundred corpses whipped and she was deposed from the throne!"

The ministers in front of the palace saw clearly that when Jichang was beheaded, an assassin suddenly appeared, so why did they place the crime on Dongbohou? King Zhou said: "Daji is gentle and virtuous. She has no relatives at home and no marquis outside, so she can take on the role of a queen."

Responsibility, I have made up my mind, no need to say more. Si Tianjian will choose a day to complete the ceremony."

The matter of sealing the queen was like a bolt from the blue. However, in this chaotic situation, the courtiers had no other plans. The emperor made the final decision and said, "Retreat from the court."

Ji Chang was imprisoned in h(you) west of Chaoge, and Dongbohou Jiang Hengchu was beheaded in court. The northern and southern princes were too frightened to plead for mercy.

At this time, Haoran saw the domineering power of the last king of the Yin and Shang Dynasties. What was recorded in the history books were all lies. Su Daji had collected the world's wealth, and King Zhou had cut off the power of the four princes, which was actually his true intention.

It can only be said that in the process of centralization of power, the fox demon became an innocent scapegoat. Nan Bohou E Chonghuan, who should have been executed together, is not dead. What changes in history will his existence bring? Haoran knew that Ji Chang would not survive.

Guaranteed, half of it can be said to be thanks to myself, but the appearance of Nezha and Lei Zhenzi was completely unexpected. When I have time, I must ask Ji Chang to understand. Of course, there is also the Xuanyuan that has been handed down from the Ji family.

sword.

However, it is impossible now. In the cold winter months, the time to get rid of the old and welcome the new is coming in a blink of an eye. The wedding date chosen by Si Tianjian is on the first day of the new year. The palace and the palace are extremely busy. It is the most solemn wedding since King Zhou ascended the throne.

A celebration.

Knowing that Daji had ascended to the throne with an unjustified reputation, all the officials were dissatisfied, but they had no choice but to send the gift list; when the ministers came to congratulate him, they were full of slander and resentment. Hearing that the grand master had not returned from the expedition to Beihai, Huang Feihu excused his absence.

, the two most important military attachés from the imperial court did not arrive, but Bigan, who led all the civil servants, was reluctant to congratulate the emperor, and was sent away to drink in the Palace of Eternal Life without mentioning it.

King Zhou had worshiped the ancestral tablets in the afternoon and sat in trance in front of the main hall of Shouxian Palace. Standing aside, Haoran knew that the emperor had many emotions in his heart, so he was not allowed to express them or say much. He just looked at the bright lights in the palace quietly.

I don't know where the palace maid singing came from, accompanied by the sound of a few wisps of silk and bamboo. There were red silk colors everywhere, gold dragons and phoenixes. For a moment, it felt unreal and hazy like a dream.

King Zhou suddenly asked: "What time is it?"

Haoran looked at the copper pot and said, "It's Haishi."

King Zhou said again: "Haoran, tell me, if our ancestors knew someone under the spring, would they be disrespectful to others?"

Haoran smiled, said nothing, and replied: "I will be worshiped by hundreds of officials, worship my ancestors, and offer sacrifices to heaven and earth. I will change my wedding clothes for the king."

After saying that, without waiting for King Zhou to answer, he went straight to get the black and red wedding clothes. With a shake of his hand, King Zhou sighed and took off the black royal robe. He spread his arms and let Haoran tie them up under his chest.

He took the ribbon and said: "On the night of Gu and Mrs. Jiang's wedding, they were also in such a daze..."

Haoran interrupted: "Why did your Majesty say this?" He lowered his head, put his hands around King Zhou's waist behind his back, and said: "I believe that all the fame and achievements throughout the ages are fleeting. I once heard that the King was charmed by Daji.

, Fang does many things that are difficult for ordinary people to understand.”

Suddenly he felt King Zhou move uncomfortably, but Haoran did not let go. He only said: "The emperor has given up too much for this country. Since the king is sane and knows what he is doing, I have nothing to say to him.

Daji is the next thing..."

Haoran hugged the emperor's waist, laid his head on King Zhou's back, and said slowly: "I am not dissatisfied at all, so the king does not need to mind. Since ancient times, there are thousands of words about the reasons for love and hatred, but they can never be separated from four words: 'The body cannot be controlled by oneself'

That’s all.”

King Zhou nodded and said: "Since you are considerate of the orphan, this marriage will not be unfair." Then he put his hand on the back of Haoran's hand and said: "The queen will go see her when she takes your son. She has something to say to you."

Haoran raised his head in confusion, and his eyes met with King Zhou who turned his head sideways. Seeing that King Zhou's eyes were slightly red, he smiled at him and said, "Go now."

On a winter night, the snow was as white as day, and the eaves were covered with long and short icicles. Daji stood in front of a floor-to-ceiling bronze mirror and lost consciousness. She saw Haoran arriving in the mirror, and then ordered: "It's none of your business, everyone retreat."

Down."

The maid who was arranging her phoenix robe was surprised and said: "My Lady, there is only one hour until the auspicious time. This wedding robe..."

Daji said displeasedly: "With Si Mo waiting for you, if you miss the right moment, your Majesty won't even say a word, so get out!"

When the maids left the side hall in panic and closed the door behind their backs, Daji said again: "Come here and insert a hairpin for me."

Haoran couldn't laugh or cry. There was no one else in the palace. He was not ordering this, but who was he ordering? But he stood at the door without moving his feet and replied: "Haoran doesn't dare. It's better to ask someone to serve the queen."

Daji turned around and said: "Master Si Mo only serves the king, so he will not take me, the queen, seriously."

Haoran had no choice but to step forward and pick out a golden phoenix hairpin from the wooden box. He looked at Daji's face in the mirror, and he was afraid that the fox demon would use some means to frame him.

I saw Daji's delicate pink face, her cheeks flushed with light makeup, her black eyebrows spread out, and her hair with three thousand black hairs like waterfalls. Only her eyes were covered with tears. She looked like a beautiful and charming woman, so pitiful and unparalleled.

After a while, he sighed with emotion: "The reputation is well-deserved." Holding the phoenix hairpin in his hand, he said: "Tell me, why did you call me? It's not because you want me to wear a phoenix crown for you."

Daji raised her chin, stared at herself in the mirror, and said softly: "You don't want me to dirty my hands for this fox."

Haoran was unmoved and replied: "You are not just a fox."

Daji still said in a very soft voice: "I can't help myself. If I don't do this, other monsters will do it. It's wasted my three thousand years of cultivation. If it violates the life of Nuwa Empress... you are not a mortal, you will

I know."

Haoran's heart moved and he said: "Do you really not know the whereabouts of the Xuanyuan Sword?"

Daji's face showed sadness, but she forced a smile and said: "There are no bones left in my whole family. If the Xuanyuan Sword is really in the grave, there will be room for Bigan and Huang Feihu..."

Haoran sighed and said: "Now that you have left Chaoge and gone to Kunlun Mountain to hide, it is still too late."

Daji didn't answer, and after a while she said, "What did I do wrong?"

Haoran was speechless. Since entering the palace, he only felt that everything was very different from what was recorded in the history books. Although Daji had the world's wealth in her hands, she did not do many harmful things. Even if future generations judged this evildoer and said that he had ruined the country, he was speechless.

, causing disaster to the country and the people, we have to make another comment on her being ordered by Nuwa. If we trace the root cause, the beginning of all these misfortunes is actually King Zhou's own fault. Even though the fox demon is guilty of heinous crimes, it is controlled by the mother of mankind. It is understandable.

Original.
To be continued...