The Ugly Empress《丑娘娘》Chou Niang Niang
The Ugly Empress vol 1, Chapter 23: “Clean up?" (
Sweet stuffs)
“This old slave deserves death! Being guilty of a crime for which one deserves to die ten thousand deaths! There is no excuse for knowing one's guilt... "
Jiang Yu knelt on the ground and kowtowed violently. His official hat falls beside him, and his forehead is swollen.
The imperial physician cautiously wrapped the wound for Xue Jun Liang, saw Emperor Xue waving slightly, and immediately backed out.
These doctors were no more important than the imperial court officials. They would always hear a few words that they should not listen to. Although it's better to know that some words one is best to not listen to them, they can still hear a lot of things. His majesty asked him to step back. He was eager to step out quickly. More things were not less.
Xue Jun Liang touched his right arm and reclined on the couch. There were some small wounds on his face, but they didn't hinder his prestige. When he didn't speak, he always had a smiley expression, which was unpredictable and hard to make out about.
Jiang Yu didn't hear Emperor Xue, but kowtowed all the time.
Xue Jun Liang said without hesitation: "OK, let's get up."
"Yes... Thanks for this favor."
"Jiang Yu," said Xue Jun Liang, “You've grown up. In terms of seniority, you've followed since the first emperor. You're an elder... This time, how can you be so careless? "
“This old slave……”
Jiang Yu's legs trembled, knelt down again, put his head on the ground, and said, “This old slave deserves death."
Xue Jun Liang glanced at him for a while, and then said: “It's hard work for you to follow Zhen for such a long time. Although your actions were not good for you this time, Zhen can't bear to ask you how... It doesn't matter if Zhen is hurt, it's just that you scared empress. "
“This old slave... this old slave...”
Jiang Yu has been speechless. This time, if he really died ten thousand times, it is not enough to plead guilty.
The Feng escort of the empress back to the Feng state was intercepted by assassins, which was actually expected by Xue Jun Liang, and it was also a good play arranged by him.
Xue Jun Liang is an old cunning and treacherous person. Although Feng Ming is ruthless, he is not as cunning as he is. Instead of letting Feng Ming kill the empress at the border of the Xue state, he might as well direct and act the whole scene himself under his own eyes.
The empress was frightened, and it was impossible to visit relatives according to the plan. At the same time, it ensured the safety of the empress. In this way, Feng Ming could not blame him more than a few words. It was a far-fetched reason to send troops.
Just to the surprise of Xue Jun Liang, there was a little bit of derailment in this drama, and he killed real assassins halfway. Of course, these assassins can't be Feng Ming's people, because his people are still far away in the border waiting for an ambush.
The real assassins were also those who are not afraid of the scoundrels. Moreover, they are only ten miles away from the capital. They have enough troops. In a short time, they were all caught by Xue Hou Yang.
Xue Jun Liang was also a military general. He suffered some minor injuries. What made him angry was that Jiang Yu was too careless.
Xue Jun Liang deliberately talked slowly and slowly. Jiang Yu is like a sieve bran. Outsiders seem to think that Jiang Yu has a very high position and is highly valued by Xue Jun Liang. However, Jiang Yu knew that Xue Jun Liang is not just an ordinary monarch. It is impossible to favor the eunuch exclusively. His trust is built on the gap.
Jiang Yu is this old imperial court official, and he served two dynasties less than three dynasties. Moreover, when Xu Jun Liang was attacked by enemies, Jiang Yu resolutely chose to support Xu Jun Liang in the upper position. He was also kind to Xue Jun Liang. The iron fists of Emperor Xue didn't forget his kindness and he didn't want to punish him. However, the biggest punishment is to let him shake with worry.
When Jiang Yu shakes up enough, Xue Jun Liang said, "Zhen will not punish you. If you have no credit, you have to work hard. It's also to offset of the credit and the fault. The empress is not small. You should go to serve empress these days. Whatever you want is just like Zhen wishes."
Jiang Yu, as if he was granted amnesty, was naturally grateful. Although Xu Jun Liang's words were euphemistic, he knew well how the Emperor Xue can understand his nature. He means to put Jiang Yu next to the empress and report any movement going on there.
Jiang Yu kowtowed: “His grace, this old slave is not good enough!"
Xue Jun Liang said with a smile, “You don't need to be so serious. If you have this heart, Zhen will be very happy."
When he finished, he looked out, but he sat in the room, not to mention the screen. Even if there was no screen, he could not see anything. But Jiang Yu immediately thought, “The Marquis of Wannian is still kneeling outside the hall. Does the emperor want to see him?"
Xue Jun Liang nodded and said, "Yes."
Jiang Yu got up and went out to meet Xu Hou Yang.
Xue Hou Yang has been kneeling on the stone steps outside the main hall for an hour. It's not a small matter to let assassins mix in the Ten Miles Pavilion. As the name suggests, the Ten Miles Pavilion is only ten miles away from the capital gate, and the enemy is in front of him, and he was unprepared. It's not a crime of death. It's a crime of plotting and selling his country.
Xue Hou Yang lowered his head into the inner hall, knelt down and said, “Sinful imperial court official Xue Hou Yang kowtow to Emperor."
Xue Jun Liang got up, walked over, reached out his left hand and helped Xue Hou Yang, “Get up quickly, let me see if you are hurt."
This made Xue Hou Yang a little flattered. Xu Hou Yang got up, but still bowed his head to show his figure filled of guilt, then said: “This imperial brother is nothing, the imperial brother is done a big sin, please punish, emperor."
“You don't have a sin. It's the fault of the governor. You don't need to take the sin. Zhen keeps his there to watch the passage. He can't even see the passage. He even leads the horse infantry. It's a joke."
Xue Jun Liang said, patting Xu Hou Yang on the shoulder, then said: “Since ancient times, there have been people with ability. Since you catch the assassin so quickly, you will be responsible for the horse infantry in the capital."
Xue Hou Yang was stunned, looked up at Xue Jun Liang, saw that he didn't say it as a joke, and knelt down immediately and said, “This imperial brother can still get the trust of the emperor even when he's guilty."
“I don't need to say any extra words. I know you can't say any flattering words."
Xue Hou Yang was patted off by him that he had a little hot face and embarrassed: “His majesty is brilliant."
Xue Jun Liang then sat down again. “Did were the assassin mastermind caught?"
Xue Hou Yang's expression was a little unnatural. He nodded stiffly and said: “Yes... he is caught!"
Xue Jun Liang took a glance at him, took a panoramic view of his expression, pretended to know nothing, and smiled: “So fast, it's really the style of the Marquis of Wannian. Who plotted it?"
“Yes..." Xue Hou Yang lowered his eyes and said: “This imperial brother sent people to examine the documents. At first, the assassin was refusing to speak, but later, he could not help himself come clean when we used the punishment to say that he was sent from Emperor Feng... then later he claimed he was sent by the Teng state Shang Xiang. "
Xue Jun Liang pondered for a moment, “Ah... Teng Shang.”
Xue Hou Yang couldn't see his brother reaction, and quickly said: “His majesty, this imperial brother thought it was a little strange at this time. Teng Shang was thoughtful and would not direct the assassin to do such a reckless assassination, and..."
Before he finished speaking, Xue Jun Liang suddenly raised his hand, motioned for him to be quiet, and said: "Zhen knows that Teng Shang is your wife now, and you care about him, and I can understand that. Since the assassin confessed to Teng Shang, it's not easy for you to step in and defend him, so as not to cause gossip. "
Xue Hou Yang suddenly knelt down and said decidedly, "But this imperial brother thinks it's not appropriate to leave this matter to the other imperial court official."
“You're afraid they're going to make things difficult for Teng Shang?"
Xue Hou Yang didn't speak, just nodded.
“I've also thought of this matter, so there's a wonderful way to go about things. No one is partial." Xue Jun Liang said with a smile: “That is... Let Teng Shang take full charge of this matter. If it was found that the culprit is innocent. If it can’t be found then that will be his guilty by confession."
Xue Hou Yang was stunned for a moment, and could not find a verbal refute.
Xue Jun Liang's method was excellent, and it was also pressing for Teng Shang surrender bit by bit. He can marry a man, but he can't let go of his royalty to his country. Now, Xue Jun Liang has asked him to investigate the case, and he will undoubtedly be inducted the imperial court of the Xue state.
Now that he is caught in a bad situation he has to think of how to get away from the disaster.
Teng Yun was taken back to the palace. Because of excessive physical consumption, she was confused and slept for a long time.
He had a dream midway. He was shaking in his dream. He fell on Xue Jun Liang's leg and slept soundly and as to why Xue Jun Liang happened he didn’t know why. He suddenly pressed himself on the ground and leaned over to bite his lips and neck.
But later, when he fell asleep, he forgot what he dreamed about. Even if Xue Jun Liang was interested, he could only stop after seeing the other person who was really tired.
Teng Yun felt that there was some feathery touch on his back, so he woke up slowly. Maybe he had been lying for a long time, and his whole body was sourly tired. He felt that the cheek beside his ear was dull and hurt. He reached out and touched the bandaged cloth towel.
When Xiu Yao found out that he was awake, he immediately came over with a cry and said: “Empress you are awake, you scared Xiu Yao to death!"
Teng Yun's reaction was still slow. He was picked up by Xiu Yao, and leaned against the bed, and said, “What's the matter?"
“You don't remember?" said Xiu Yao, “This time it was a narrow escape! After Xiu Yao and empress separated, I met the Marquis of Wannian. I immediately took Lord Marquis to find the trace of empress, but they couldn't find it again. Later, his majesty found you. When Lord Marquis arrived, empress was asleep and His Majesty's arm was injured."
As she said that, Teng Yun slowly remembered a lot. At that time, he was saved by Xue Jun Liang. They hid in the mud pit together. He couldn't help falling asleep. He thought that he felt the shaking was on the carriage.
Teng Yun subconsciously touched his lips and neck. The color on his face was first red and then white. He said in a cold voice, “I want to bathe."
"Bath?"
Xiu Yao wondered, “Is empress sweating? When you came back, the maid cleaned you up. The imperial physician said that the empress had small wounds on her body. And she should try not to touch water."
The word “Clean up" just got stuck in Teng Yun’s throat. Of course, he didn't know if the gentleman Xue Jun Liang did anything at that time. He just remembered that he was confused at that time. Xue Jun Liang put him in the sedan.
Seeing that his face was wrong, Xiu Yao hesitated and said, “Empress, are you sick? Would you like me to call the imperial physician to check on you?"
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~ The Ugly Empress ~
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