Chapter 164 Discussing the Way of Heaven and Asking the Traitor
"You just said that even if the rain falls, it is not necessarily me, Xiao Jinyu who asked for it. In fact, what you want to say is that everyone on the Tongque Stage today can ask for this rain, but absolutely It can’t be me, Xiao Jinyu, can it?”
Xiao Jinyu suddenly asked sharply.
Lu Lingxuan still looked at her with a half-smile.
Then she changed the subject again: "Yes, the rain from the sky is definitely not the result of me, Xiao Jinyu, asking for rain. I can't ask for this rain alone, but it's not you, Lord Lu, and everyone here." I can ask for it!
Since Mr. Lu said that rain is determined by heaven, then I, Xiao Jinyu, will discuss this heavenly law with you today! "
Those words immediately caused an uproar on the Tongque stage!
Lu Lingxuan's eyes finally showed a change of surprise and disbelief, and she asked, "You want to discuss the way of heaven with me?"
"yes!"
As Xiao Jinyu spoke, he walked forward, facing the emperor and the civil and military officials, and said seriously:
"Today I will discuss with you and the people in Ye City why the rain falls?"
"Changes in celestial phenomena such as wind, rain, thunder, lightning, solar eclipses, and lunar eclipses follow the laws of nature. Laozi once said: Man follows the earth, the earth follows the sky, heaven follows the Tao, and the Tao follows nature.
All things in the world are constantly changing and changing, and they are everywhere, returning to the original state and returning all things to the way. This is nature!"
"When will rain and snow fall, when will solar and lunar eclipses occur? All these natural laws can be calculated!"
With that said, Xiao Jinyu turned to Lu Lingxuan and asked in a very teasing tone: "Master Lu attributes these natural ways to his own merits and thereby fools the emperor and the people of the world. Isn't it blasphemy to the way of heaven?"
Lu Lingxuan's expression suddenly changed, and her face, which was used to wearing a fake smile, turned pale.
At this time, the officials made an uproar, and Gao Zhan stood up in disbelief!
"What did she mean by this? She actually said that Lord Lu was fooling the emperor and the people?"
Amid the doubts, Li Mi also stepped forward, saluted the emperor from a distance, and said with a mocking voice: "Haven't you heard clearly? Princess Lanling said that wind, rain, thunder and lightning Changes in celestial phenomena such as solar eclipses and lunar eclipses can all be calculated. They are not something that can be obtained by praying to God. These are the laws of nature. However, Junjun Lu actually took advantage of the ignorance of the people in the world and attributed these laws of nature to himself. This is Isn’t it just deceiving the emperor and fooling the people?”
At this moment, Mutipo, who had been silent and waiting to see what happened, couldn't help but stand up, pointed at Li Mi and shouted:
"All changes in the celestial phenomena can be calculated. Are you trying to deceive people?"
"Hahaha... When it comes to the word "confused", I, Li, think it is more appropriate to use it on Mr. Lu!"
Li Mi paced, saluted all the civil servants, and finally turned his eyes to Mutipo:
"My Li family in Zhao County is also a wealthy family, and the Li family has a collection of more than 100,000 volumes of books. I, Li Mi, have heard from my ancestors that you, Mutiva, don't understand the celestial phenomena. It can only show that you are ignorant, how can you use your ignorance to slander Princess Lanling and confuse the people!"
"you--"
Mutiva was so angry that she gritted her teeth and turned to her mother for help.
Lu Lingxuan still said nothing, but looked at Xiao Jinyu, King Lanling, Li Mi and Cui Heng who came with him with an unclear expression and hidden murderous intent.
"If Princess Lanling really wants to confuse the emperor and the people, she can completely say that this rain is the rain she prayed for from heaven, or she can just like Lord Lu and call herself the goddess from heaven!"
"But she didn't do this. She just wanted to wake everyone up. Don't be deceived by Lord Lu's false words!"
At this time, even Cui Heng also bowed to the ministers and said: "Princess Lanling is like this. It can only be said that she knows people well, but she never bullies others with her talent and knowledge, or even dominates others.
Ministers, isn’t such a person worthy of everyone’s admiration? "
All the ministers looked at each other, some were speechless, and some looked ashamed.
Amidst the sighs, someone finally stood up and said: "Yes, what Li Shilang said is true. Princess Lanling is not only talented in understanding people, but also has the mind of a famous scholar. She does not bully others with her knowledge, but is more willing to benefit others. , It really puts our generation to shame!”
Mr. Li?
Xiao Jinyu looked at Li Mi with some astonishment. Li Mi blinked and explained in a low voice: "Two days ago, Li went to seek this official position from His Majesty. Lu Yi, the regular servant of Busanqi, was just dismissed by His Majesty for investigation. Already? I’ll give it a try!”
Xiao Jinyu smiled and nodded.
At this time, the young man who spoke had already stepped forward. He was polite and had the demeanor of a distinguished gentleman.
He saluted Xiao Jinyu very respectfully and said: "I am Pei Ziye from the Hedong family. I have heard the name of Princess Xiao Jinyu for a long time. Princess Xiao Jinyu will be able to open the Lanling Xiao family's clan school in the south and attract the poor people from all over the world to join. Pei has been admiring this kind of mind for a long time, and seeing the princess today, her talents and virtues make Zi Zhi admire her even more!"
"I hope the princess will be worshiped by Pei!"
Following Pei Ziye's words, several literati and celebrities stood up and saluted Xiao Jinyu one after another.
Although some old ministers disdain to submit to women as a sign of respect, they all remain silent and have no words to refute.
At this time, even Prince Gao Rui of Zhao County, who served as Shangshuling, also stood up and said: "The princess is indeed very talented, and she is fully qualified to serve as Taishiling!"
Gao Zhan couldn't help but feel a little moved. In the midst of the discussion among the ministers, he suddenly raised his voice and called out: "Mr. Lu, what else do you have to say?"
"I have also read your note. How do you want to explain it?"
Lu Lingxuan immediately knelt down to the emperor and said in a serious tone: "Your Majesty, I admit that rain and snow are calculable, and I also admit that I use this to fool the people. But your Majesty, what I want to say is that the people are inherently They are just ignorant. The people in this world do not understand any astronomical calendar, nor do they understand the roads and roads. They only need rain when there is a severe drought, and when floods come, they can escape, have food to eat, and clothing. Wearing it is enough!
In this world, knowledge is priceless. If it were not so, how could any family remain standing for hundreds of years, with rich clothes and fine food, and control of power? Aren't you using knowledge to learn? Are you above these ignorant and incompetent people?"
These words were actually spoken with eloquence. They were obviously strong words, but they were irrefutable.
After Lu Lingxuan finished speaking, she actually looked at Emperor Gao Zhan and said in a mute voice: "Your Majesty, I am also helping you consolidate imperial power and win the hearts and minds of the people!"
Gao Zhan understood what she was saying and was immediately speechless.
Cui Heng's face changed drastically. He had met countless powerful opponents in debates in his life, but he had never met anyone as sophistical and arrogant as Lu Lingxuan. She was clearly using the emperor's power to suppress people, making people dare not resist. !
“It’s ridiculous, how could Mr. Lu say that he was fooling and oppressing the people so confidently? The people of the world are your Majesty’s subjects. Even if they are ignorant, they should tell the world like Princess Lanling. How can you conceal the bullying like you do? , you are not only fooling the people, you are also fooling the emperor!" Pei Ziye continued angrily.
Lu Lingxuan frowned immediately, and at the same time, Gao Zhan shouted: "That's enough! That's the end of today's rain prayers!"
"I have kept my word, since Princess Lanling prayed for rain, then I will give her the post of Taishi Ling!"
"Tomorrow the Ministry of Civil Affairs will issue the appointment document to Princess Lanling!"
After he finished speaking, he looked at Xiao Jinyu for a moment, even looking at it very seriously, as if he could see every part of her body.
But he didn't say anything about granting her wish!
Prince Lanling felt the erosion of his gaze, so he pulled Xiao Jinyu to his side and even blocked him behind him.
"Your Majesty, I want to hold a wedding in Yecheng. Regardless of whether you and the Queen Mother agree or not, I must let the world know that she, Xiao Jinyu, is my wife, Gao Changgong!"
Gao Zhan looked sullen, but Queen Mother Lou sighed.
"Chang Gong, the matter has come to this, do you still have any objections? She is already your wife, and it is natural for you to marry her! Grandma has already agreed!"
Such a proud and intelligent woman, and such a charming girl, must not be allowed to come to Gao Zhan's side, otherwise it will be a disaster for the country, so let her go and calm Chang Gong's heart!
Gao Changgong didn't know what Empress Dowager Lou was thinking, but she saluted happily and said, "Thank you, grandma!" Empress Dowager Lou turned her eyes to Zheng Yue, who was still kneeling on the stage with a lifeless face, and sighed: "Zheng's Ayue , Princess Lanling no longer blames you for what happened today, so just go back!
If you fall in love with a husband from a certain family in the future, the Ai family is willing to make the decision for you and grant you a marriage! "
After hearing this, Zheng Yue just shook his head desperately and cried loudly, unable to say a word. Zheng Daozhong sighed and pulled him out of the Tongque Terrace!
“Now that praying for rain is over, let’s all disperse!”
The Queen Mother said something again, but unexpectedly Gao Changgong cut her off: "Wait a minute -"
"Chang Gong has anything else to say?" Queen Mother Lou asked.
Gao Changgong knelt down on one knee: "My wife prayed for rain today and was almost killed by an adulterer. If the loyal people around Chang Gong hadn't tried their best to save her, I don't know what would have happened to Ayu now... Chang Gong really can't bear it." If you don't take this tone, if these traitors cannot pay for their sins today, Chang Gong will have trouble sleeping all day long, and he will not let it go!"
Lu Lingxuan's face suddenly darkened, and Empress Dowager Lou also turned her gaze to Gao Zhan and sighed: "Your Majesty, it's time for Princess Lanling to explain that this assassination was carried out under the emperor's eyes. Where does this put the emperor's majesty? Where?”
Gao Zhan's expression changed, and he asked Gao Anahu, who had returned here: "Has the murderer been caught?"
"Return to your majesty, sir... No, the person who shot the arrow from behind came and went without a trace!"
"Of course you won't be able to catch him, because you arranged the person in the first place!"
At this time, Lu Yu brought Zhao Wu and Yang Zhi, and escorted one person over, and pushed them in front of Gao Zhan and the ministers.
"This Bronze Bird Tower has been surrounded by the Forbidden Army. Except for the Forbidden Army, no one dares to bring a sharp knife here. If it is not the leader of the Forbidden Army, Gao Anahu, who dares to shoot hidden arrows here to assassinate Princess Lanling?"
"And there are forbidden army guards everywhere here. Don't you know that Zheng Yue has come to the Tongque Platform?"
"Leader Gao, what do you think?"
Lu Yu's repeated accusations against Gao Anahu immediately caused the onlookers around to think deeply.
The person being held by Zhao Wu was also forced to raise his head.
Lu Yu reported to Gao Changgong: "This person is the murderer who just shot an arrow at the princess, and we happened to capture him!"
Gao Zhan's eyes came over, and some ministers recognized this face.
"This person is indeed a subordinate of Gao Lingjun. Is it really Princess Lanling who was assassinated by Gao Lingjun?"
"Leader Gao, what grudge do you have against Princess Lanling? Why did you want to assassinate her?"
"Or are you being instructed by others?"
Gao Zhan's expression suddenly changed due to someone else's instructions.
You must know that the Forbidden Army was originally commanded by the emperor himself, and the people who led the Forbidden Army were also the emperor's cronies. However, there were various Xianbei forces in the Imperial Army of the Northern Qi Dynasty. They had their own factions and positions, and they were not completely loyal to the emperor. Gao Zhan and Gao Zhan When Yan launched a "coup" together, he took advantage of the various factions and lack of loyalty in the Forbidden Army, and privately used Gao Guiyan, the then commander of the Forbidden Army, for his own use. Then he easily forced the palace and deposed the Empress Dowager Lou together. Gao Yin!
However, since Gao Zhan came to the throne, he has been reforming the shortcomings, changing the Forbidden Army to a recruitment system, and abandoning the practice of using clan members as leaders of the Forbidden Army, in order to ensure the absolute loyalty of the Forbidden Army.
At this time, when he heard that Gao Anagong secretly arranged for the assassination of Princess Lanling without his instructions, Gao Zhan could not help but feel suspicious and said angrily: "Gao Anagong, who gave you the courage to not give me the courage?" My order to assassinate Princess Lanling?
Whose orders are you taking? "
Gao Anahu was so frightened that he immediately knelt down and said, "Your Majesty, I only listened to your Majesty's orders. I did not send anyone to assassinate Princess Lanling. This matter has nothing to do with me. It is the work of these two Wei people." for!"
Wei Er, who was kneeling in Taichung under the escort of Lu Yu, raised his head and glanced at Gao Anahu, suddenly sobbed and kowtowed on the ground. Without saying a word, he rushed towards the emperor Gao Zhan.
Zhao Wu wanted to pull him back, but he didn't expect that a Forbidden Army guard beside Gao Zhan instantly drew his sword and stabbed Wei Er through!
This sudden change made all the ministers horrified!
Blood splattered on the spot, and many civil servants became frightened, and most of the people gathered here today were civil servants.
Gao Zhan's expression also changed. After this incident, he no longer wanted to stay here, so he cast his stern and impatient eyes on Gao Anahu again.
"Gao Anahu, I don't care whether you did this or not. It's because you are incompetent. From today on, I will remove you from your position as the leading general. Go back and think about the past behind closed doors!"
"That's it for today! Go away, go away! I'm tired and want to go back to the Nancheng Palace!"
"Yes! Your Majesty!"
"Get off and drive back to the palace!"
At the shrill whistle of the chamberlain, Gao Zhan lazily got on the sedan chair and headed to the Nancheng harem. Before leaving, he did not forget to look back at Xiao Jinyu.
Xiao Jinyu, who felt his gaze, couldn't help but secretly clenched her hands.
At the same time, Gao Changgong also stretched out his hand and clenched her fists that were curled up due to nervousness.
"Ayu, don't be afraid, let's go home!"
"good!"
Xiao Jinyu nodded and smiled: I didn't expect that it would be his turn to comfort her now!
When the two of them were about to leave, they saw Lu Lingxuan's sinister look with a smile and hint of anger.
Xiao Jinyu's expression was slightly stern, and when Lu Lingxuan and Mutipo were about to lead everyone away, she suddenly called out: "Mr. Lu, please stay, I have something to tell you!"
Lu Lingxuan turned her head with a curious expression.
"You have something to tell me?"
She seemed to think this was extremely funny.
"yes!"
Xiao Jinyu walked towards her.
"Ayu..." Gao Changgong called out worriedly.
"Nothing!"
Xiao Jinyu smiled and comforted her, then walked to Lu Lingxuan.
"Jun Lu, did you kill my mother?" she asked.
(End of chapter)