Chapter 1080 1081 [The Dying Man]

Author: Shangtang Doumiao

Chapter 1080 1081 [The Dying Man]

When the sky is bright.

Imperial city, harem, inner palace.

Daliang inherited the old system of the former Wei Dynasty. There were a large number of eunuchs and maids living in the palace, all of which were under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. The Ministry of Internal Affairs was divided into the eunuchs and the palace bureau. The chief officer was the young eunuch, which has been in vain for many years. The following are

Everyone knows that the two current powerful people are known to be Liu Bao and Hou Yu, both of whom are old men around Emperor Kaiping.

The scale of the inner chamber is huge, and it consists of six bureaus: Ye Ting, Gong Wei, Xi Guan, Internal Servants, Neifu, and Neifang. Among them, the Neifang is responsible for punishing those who have committed crimes. If the palace maids and the inner prison commit crimes, they are generally dealt with by the Neifang.

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There has been no peace in the palace in recent days. Many palace residents have been found out by Luan Yiwei and taken to Zhao Prison for interrogation. On the contrary, the inner palace has become deserted. Only since last night, wailing sounds can be heard from time to time in a remote courtyard in the inner palace.

, intermittently quite tragic.

"Wow——"

A basin of cold water was poured on the face of the middle-aged man on the torture rack. His hair was scattered and his body was covered with bloodstains. His white shirt was already dirty.

The middle-aged man, who had been whipped until he passed out before, was already so angry that he was so angry that he was suddenly hit by the cold water and could not help but groan in pain.

There were several young inmates with big shoulders, round waists and fierce faces standing around. Not far away, sitting at an elm table, was a palace servant in his thirties, wearing a bright red official robe, holding a cup of fragrant tea in his hand, leisurely.

Just taste it and stop.

He has a handsome appearance, but there is a bit of sinister look in his eyes.

He put the teacup back on the table, turned to look at the middle-aged man on the torture rack, and said unhurriedly: "Liu Douzhi, our family and children spent the whole night with you, and I didn't expect you to be here."

He is a strong-willed man. If this continues, don't blame our family for not cherishing the old friendship. I believe you are very familiar with the ways of serving people in the inner house. If you really want to try them all, I'm afraid you won't have much left in your body.

Good slices of meat.”

The young eunuchs next to him were all his confidants, and they couldn't help but laugh ferociously when they heard this.

The middle-aged man who had endured all kinds of torture was Liu Bao, a well-known member of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. He raised his head and looked at the arrogant Hou Yu opposite him, and said with difficulty: "Hou Yu, what do you want to know?"

While inspecting his nails, Hou Yu said coldly: "Your Majesty asked me to ask you, who instructed you to report the news of Queen Chen's intention to commit suicide to His Majesty?"

Liu Bao shook his head slightly and said: "I have said it many times, no one instigated me. At that time, the Queen expressed her intention. As slaves, how dare we conceal it and not repay it? Hou Yu, I know that you have always wanted to take sole control of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, and now naturally

You won’t miss this opportunity, and you won’t let me go no matter what. In this case, you can’t even think of giving in!”

Hou Yu raised the corner of his mouth and said disdainfully: "Let me ask you again, who instigated it? Even if you refuse to tell, the gold and silver jewelry found in your residence can still convict you of the death penalty for colluding with foreign dynasties.

!”

Liu Bao said angrily: "You are such a slanderer! When have I ever colluded with foreign ministers?"

Hou Yu stood up and walked up to him, took the water-soaked whip from a confidant, and suddenly whipped Liu Bao hard on his body, listening to his howling with excitement.

He whipped him more than ten times before stopping, then reached out and grabbed the other person's messy gray hair, leaned over and said: "No? Do you think you can do it without anyone noticing? Those gold, silver and jewelry are not from the palace.

As long as our family has a good interrogation of your godsons, we are not afraid of not being able to find out. Let me tell you, asking you now will give you a chance to die happily. If we really let our family investigate by ourselves, you won't be able to die even if you want to.

!”

Liu Bao was panting and with tears on his face, and said slowly: "I was not ordered by anyone. As for my belongings, even if I tell you who sent them, you don't dare to check them!"

Hou Yu scolded: "You still speak harshly even when you are about to die! Tell me, who is it?"

Liu Bao raised his head and looked at him resentfully, and said every word: "Zhongshan Marquis Pei Yue!"

After Hou Yu heard the name, he subconsciously let go of his hand. Then he felt that it was too weak. Just as he was about to say a few harsh words, a confidant suddenly ran in and said, "As you know, His Majesty has summoned you to Xingqing."

temple."

Hou Yu spat a thick mouthful of phlegm on Liu Bao's face, and then asked in a low voice: "For what reason has your majesty summoned you?"

The man bowed and replied: "The Marquis of Zhongshan has entered the palace, and Your Majesty wants to see him."

Hou Yu was slightly startled, and then asked: "Pei...Zhongshan Hou is back?"

The man said slightly excitedly: "Yes, he also brought the head of the traitor Wang Pingzhang. It is said that the adults from the outer dynasty were waiting in the square in front of Chengtian Palace to greet him! Now the news has spread in the palace, and everyone is

It is said that the Marquis of Zhongshan is a martial arts star from the sky descending to earth!"

"Crack!"

Hou Yu slapped the man in the face, then turned around and angrily said to several of his confidants: "Look at this old guy, don't let him die!"

"yes!"

…

Outside Chengtian Hall, the warm and soft sunlight shines on the square, dyeing it into patches of mottled gold.

Pei Yue walked into the imperial city alone carrying a wooden box. When he came to the vicinity of Chengtian Hall, the people accompanying him had changed from Xiaohuangmen to Liubu Shangshu.

Mo Haoli, the governor on the left, Luo Ting, the governor on the right, Xiao Jin, the Marquis of Xiangcheng, and Li Zi, the commander of the Imperial Army who had not recovered from his serious injury, stood in a row, their eyes full of approval.

Mo Haoli stepped forward slowly, looked Pei Yue up and down, and said happily: "The Marquis of Zhongshan has been fighting for days to rescue the dangerous situation. He can be called a loyal minister and good general of Daliang."

Pei Yue lowered his head slightly and said, "The elders are so complimentary, but the younger ones don't dare to accept it."

Next to him, Luo Ting also said approvingly: "Don't be humble, Marquis of Zhongshan. Although we are trapped in the city, we also know your hard work and contribution during this period. This time we were able to put down the rebellion in the capital, and you played a great role in it, which is worthy of your praise."

It set an example for the civil and military forces of the Manchu Dynasty."

The important ministers nearby nodded their heads in greeting.

Pei Yue looked at Luo Ting, seeing the reminder and worry in his gentle eyes, and couldn't help but feel warm in his heart.

He temporarily suppressed the distracting thoughts in his mind and asked Mo Haoli: "May I ask, Sir, how is your Majesty's injury?"

As soon as these words were spoken, the eager atmosphere around him instantly cooled down.

A look of genuine sadness appeared on Mo Haoli's face, and he sighed: "Your Majesty is waiting for you at Xingqing Hall. Go quickly and don't delay."

"yes."

Pei Yue agreed softly, then carried the wooden box and walked to the harem surrounded by the guards.

Behind him, all the important officials of the court stood and looked at him. Some were envious, some were full of worries, and some looked expectant, as if they were expecting something to happen.

Pei Yue visited the harem many times and even enjoyed a family banquet hosted by the emperor and his concubines.

In the past, when he walked among these magnificent palaces, he might have felt a bit of self-reflection from being in a high position, or a bit of unknown pride, or a bit of longing deep in his heart, but he had never felt like he did today.

So heavy and difficult.

What he was going to meet on this trip was a king who had reached the pinnacle of imperial skills.

A king who put him in a humble position and trusted him deeply.

A king who has a strong mind and will never be deceived by external things.

as well as……

A king who is about to die.

He knew that his meeting with Emperor Kaiping would not only settle many things in the past, but also determine the future fate of many people.

Arriving outside the Xingqing Hall, Pei Yue stopped for a moment, looked at the three big characters with flying phoenixes on the plaque, and slowly let out a breath.

Entering the emperor's chamber, he did not immediately look at the emperor who was recovering on the dragon bed, nor did he look at Concubine Wu and Prince Liu Xian next to him. He only placed the wooden box on the ground, looked at the ground in front of him calmly, and prepared

Pay homage.

However, he just brushed the hem of his sleeves, and Emperor Kaiping's calm voice came to his ears.

"Plain body."

Pei Yue raised his head and looked at Emperor Kaiping who was looking at him, and then saw a look in his eyes that he had never expected to see.

There is no harshness that threatens to suppress, no show of revealing one's heart, and no inscrutable obscurity.

The eyes are full of kindness, but also a bit sentimental.

It doesn't look like the appearance that a king should have, but rather like an ordinary old man looking at a wanderer whom he has not seen for a long time.

Emperor Kaiping and Pei Yue looked at each other like this. After a long time, he nodded and said a few words with some difficulty.

"Just come back."
Chapter completed!