Chapter 895 894 [Murderous intent in the night]

The winter night is foggy.

It was the end of Yin Shi, the coldest time of the day.

Kyoto is like a sleeping giant, invaded and entangled by the dark night and the cold wind.

Dots of lights lit up in the East City where the dignitaries gathered, and countless mansions woke up from their sweet dreams. The servants harnessed their carriages and horses, waiting for their masters to enter the palace and go to court.

The Zhongshan Marquis Mansion seemed even busier. Deng Shi and Wang Mo, the housekeepers in the front yard, got up early and arranged for the kitchen to prepare steaming steamed buns, rice porridge and side dishes for Pei Yue's soldiers to eat. The Shuowang court meeting usually lasted for a long time.

These soldiers have to wait outside the imperial city all the time, and they cannot be allowed to go hungry.

The back house was also brightly lit. When Pei Yue and Ye Qi got up, a supply of hot water and breakfast were ready.

Pei Yue wore a thick winter coat and the court clothes of a first-class prince. He washed himself under the service of two maids, and waited for them to comb their hair and put on their crowns. Then he and Ye Qi, who had simply dressed up, walked out of Qingqing side by side.

Small cliff building.

In the warm pavilion beside the flower hall, Lin Shuyue and sleepy Peach Blossom were already waiting here.

Pei Yue looked at Peach Blossom's little face and couldn't help but smile: "Why don't you sleep a little longer?"

Lin Shuyue said softly: "I heard the maid said that she was thinking about not sleeping in late last night. Today, the young master is going to court and must get up early."

Hearing this, Pei Yue walked over and gently scratched the tip of Peach Blossom's nose, and said dotingly: "My love for you is not in vain."

Peach Blossom's sleepiness immediately disappeared, her eyes were as curved as crescent moons, and her smile was innocent and a little proud.

After everyone sat down, the maids and servants served a light and healthy breakfast. Pei Yue took a sip of porridge and said to Taohua, "How is your mother lately?"

Her peach-shaped face was buried in the bowl, but she quickly raised her head and said, "Thank you, Master, for remembering me. My mother is in much better spirits after coming back this time. Now she feels at ease living in the back alley, and she can come over to see me every two days." She said

The young master has worked very hard, so please let me serve you well and don't play around in the house and make the young master unhappy."

"Your mother actually means well. She's not worried about offending me, but she's worried about offending Ye Qi and Shuyue." Pei Yue has so much experience that he can see through Leng Ning's thoughts at a glance. However, he is not angry in his heart, but has a vague feeling.

A hint of envy.

After all, she is a mother's child, and she is afraid that Taohua will suffer in the inner house, but she doesn't know that this place is different from other homes.

Ye Qi raised his hand and rubbed Taohua's head, and said angrily: "Your young master treats you like a treasure, who dares to bully you?"

Taohua didn't make any excuses, she just said "hehe" with a naive smile.

The family was having a good time, chatting and laughing. After breakfast, Pei Yue drank another half cup of tea, stood up and said, "You all go back and sleep for a while. Everything is fine. Don't worry about me. Even if there are some twists and turns in today's court meeting, it will be nothing."

It's just a prelude. Okay, I'm leaving, you don't have to see me off."

Saying farewell to the female relatives with a smile, Pei Yue came to the front yard. The steward of the mansion, Feng Yi, and Gai Ju had been waiting for him for a long time.

Pei Yue did not ride a horse as before, but chose a more comfortable carriage. This was not because he was pursuing enjoyment now, but after experiencing too many assassinations, Feng Yi and others repeatedly persuaded him that at least the carriage could block ulterior motives.

The prying eyes of others can also prevent the sneak attacks of sharp archers.

Feng Yi and Gai Ju, one behind the other, led fifty soldiers to escort the carriage forward.

According to the regulations of the Daliang court, the Duke can recruit 500 personal soldiers, 400 first-class princes, 200 first-class princes, 100 viscounts, and 50 barons. However, in fact, no military honors have ever recruited the full number.

Personal soldiers.

Wu Xun needs to be responsible for the supplies of these soldiers, and the court will not give him a penny. Most people cannot afford too many elite cavalry, and recruiting some fancy cavalry for appearance will not do any good except attract attention.

Pei Yue now has 200 personal soldiers. In fact, he can afford to support even 400 people, but it is not necessary, because these personal soldiers are the earliest elites in the army who followed him, and everyone has their own abilities.

And extremely loyal to him.

As soon as the group left Yongrenfang and turned into the main street in the north-south direction, they saw a group of people standing still in front of them, as if they were waiting here specifically.

Feng Yi hurriedly stepped forward to ask, and then hurried to the carriage to report: "Master, in front of you is Lord Gu."

Pei Yue's heart moved slightly, and then he said calmly: "Let's go together."

"yes!"

Feng Yi took the order and left.

When he entered the Chengtian Gate of the Imperial City and came to the square in front of the Chengtian Hall, Pei Yue got out of the carriage first, walked quickly to the carriage of the Guangping Marquis Mansion, nodded to the familiar guards, and then respectfully

Waiting.

The car door was pushed open, and Gu Liang's generous figure appeared in Pei Yue's sight.

The two people's eyes met each other, each with deep meaning.

The closeness in Gu Liang's eyes was the same as before, and he was a little more appreciative.

Pei Yue stepped forward to help him down.

Gu Liang laughed and said: "I've passed, but I haven't aged to this extent yet."

Pei Yue smiled awkwardly and walked forward side by side with Gu Liang.

Countless officials had already gathered in the square. It was a little noisy at first, but suddenly became quiet after Pei Yue and Gu Liang appeared.

With the flickering light all around, almost everyone looked at the couple in unison.

There are only seven first-class princes in Daliang, and they occupy two seats. One is Xifu Youjunji, and the other is the deputy commander of Beijing Army Beiying. Coupled with their military achievements and connections in the army, no one dares to

Look down upon.

In addition to envy, there are also some slightly weird eyes focused on Pei Yue.

Whether it's rumors or rumors, the recent changes in the city are actually traceable. Who can't understand these people who have been struggling in the court for decades? It's true that they are afraid of Pei Yue's power, but they are also very worried.

I wonder what choice this young powerful man will make.

Putting yourself in his shoes, facing His Majesty's sober yet overwhelming methods, I am afraid I can only accept the appointment.

But no matter what these people thought, they didn't dare to offend the father-in-law until the dust finally settled, so they heard greetings coming and going.

"I've met Guhou."

"I've seen Master Junji."

"I've met Marquis Pei."

Along the way, I received constant greetings.

Gu Liang looked calm and walked calmly, nodding in greeting or smiling and saying hello. Occasionally he looked at Pei Yue beside him, and he couldn't help but feel comforted. A few years ago, when Pei Yue first entered the court, he had to take care of him at all times to prevent the young man from being disturbed.

Bully, now that thin sapling has grown into a towering tree and is qualified to walk side by side with him.

Pei Yue noticed that there were particularly many ministers attending the court meeting today, and many surprising figures appeared in the square in front of the palace.

Under the east palace wall stands Qujiang, the Marquis of Changxing, who serves as the commander-in-chief of the Western Camp of the Beijing Army.

Not far ahead is Luo Huanzhang, the Marquis of Dingjun, who serves as the commander-in-chief of the South Camp of the Beijing Army.

In addition to the gloomy and worried-looking Xiuwu Hou Tan Fu, the three major commanders who commanded the 150,000 Beijing troops were all present.

In the biting night wind, Pei Yue became more and more sober and calm. It seemed that Emperor Kaiping not only wanted to beat himself up today, but also took advantage of the great victory in the south to further adjust the power structure in the army.

He stood next to Gu Liang and continued to observe other important ministers.

As for the civil servants, in addition to Han Gongduan who was still involved in politics in the Dongfu of Puqi City, there was no shortage of important ministers above the third rank from the right to Luoting.

Not long after, a carriage slowly stopped at the edge of the square.

An energetic old man stepped out of the carriage, and a chilling air seemed to blend into the night wind, causing the courtiers near the edge to lower their heads unconsciously.

The person who came was Wang Pingzhang, the left military machine of the West Prefecture, who was currently the only official duke in Daliang.

Surprisingly, he did not move forward, but stopped where he was.

After a while, a simple carriage appeared in everyone's sight.

Wang Pingzhang was seen walking forward slowly, taking over the driver's duties and helping the old man out of the carriage.

The square in front of the palace suddenly fell into silence, except for the howling of the night wind passing by my ears.

Then several young officials were seen running over in small steps, saluting respectfully, taking over from Wang Pingzhang, and continuing to help the old man move forward.

For Wang Pingzhang to be able to carry out the rites of his descendants, the old man was the mentor of those young officials. Mo Haoli, the ruler of the East Palace Zuo, and the elder of the four dynasties.

After the serious illness at the beginning of the year, Mo Haoli has been recuperating in the mansion. He handed in begging for the bones more than ten times, but Emperor Kaiping kept him in again and kept adding favors and rewards, making Mo Haoli the only one in Daliang for decades.

A civil servant who combined the three nobles into one body during his lifetime.

In order to ensure the health of this veteran minister, Emperor Kaiping directly sent two imperial doctors to Mo Mansion, and various medicinal materials and supplements were delivered like water.

No one expected to see Mo Haoli appear in the palace again at the dawn of such a harsh winter month.

Regardless of their official position or faction affiliation, everyone bowed and saluted when Mo Haoli passed by.

Arriving at the steps in front of the main hall, Mo Haoli suddenly stopped and signaled to his disciples to let go of their hands. He first said to Wang Pingzhang who was traveling with him, "I'm sorry for you, Lord Laoguo. I really can't afford such courtesy."

Wang Pingzhang smiled lightly and said: "Jun Xinggong certainly deserves it."

Mo Haoli nodded slightly, but did not continue to be polite. He turned his eyes to the man in front of him, Weng, who held real power.

Gu Liang smiled and said, "I've met Jun Xinggong."

Mo Haoli said softly: "Master Gu's demeanor is even more impressive than in the past. I just hate that this sick and broken body is useless and cannot work with you in the court."
To be continued...