Chapter 1100 1100: Fetching water from a bamboo basket was in vain [asking for monthly votes]
What?
His Fifth Highness committed suicide last night?
This news made the courtiers present who had interests or blood relations with the Fifth Young Master turn pale, and something exploded in their minds. Fortunately, a colleague on the other side helped him, otherwise he would have lost his temper: "May I ask, what happened last night? His Majesty the Fifth Highness was ordered by the king to supervise the country. Jane is in the heart of the king, and he has a reputation for benevolence and virtue. How could he make such a big mistake? ?”
Even if everyone present knows what is going on, some questions still need to be asked clearly.
The Fifth Young Master led his troops to attack the palace, but he was probably driven to the wall by the Zen edict, and had no choice but to take a desperate risk last night. The incident happened so suddenly that the Fifth Young Master didn't even have time to mobilize all his forces. At least some of the Five Young Masters present did not know.
Everyone is dead, it’s too late to say anything now.
They have to find a way to pick themselves out.
Find out who tricked the Fifth Young Master.
If the ministers observe carefully, they will find that the fourth child looks a little haggard and not as energetic as before. The fourth child seemed embarrassed by this question, and after a while he sighed and told the truth: "What the fifth brother did is really a scandal to the family... He, he not only led his troops to threaten the inner court last night, but also forced the youngest and his biological mother to death..."
This news is even more exciting!
Some courtiers were well-informed and knew that the imperial edict on Zen status was written for the youngest. However, within a day, the youngest was actually killed by the anxious Lao Wu. Mentioning this sad incident, the fourth son's heartbroken man's tears rolled down like broken pearls: "Everything depends on my brother, delay the time, otherwise, otherwise I will be able to save Yao'er, all ministers, it's me It's useless... "
The fourth son's appearance resembled that of Mi's. He was not the rough and heroic appearance of a reckless man, but he was tall. For such a big man, he shed tears and blamed himself in public. Even if it was for show, the onlookers couldn't bear to be moved.
The fourth child cried sincerely for a long time, his red eyes were more pure than rabbits. While he was crying and choking, he told the general story intermittently.
The youngest's body was found in the well.
When the person was fished out, there was not only the youngest in the well, but also the wet nurse who was taking care of the youngest. This loyal woman was stabbed in the back with multiple swords but still protected her youngest. Finally, a sword pierced her heart. The sharp sword penetrated her heart and the youngest's neck.
In addition to the youngest, the melee last night also affected the palaces in the inner court near the outer court. The collapsed buildings took away hundreds of innocent people, most of whom were servants and maids. Two concubines died, and the side palace room Liang smashed three younger siblings to death, and the others were slightly injured.
As for the identity of the concubine, he did not elaborate.
The fourth child cried very sadly.
That night, he lost five of his closest relatives.
No matter how much Wu Xian lived, he could not keep up with the speed of death. One tenth of his children were killed that night.
At this time, the actors arranged by Laosi began to open the microphone to support.
The content is nothing more than a crusade against the five young masters who have lost their conscience, slaughtered their hands, exhausted their concubine to death, and were unfilial and disloyal! This bitch died well! If he doesn't die, the king will kill him if he finds out!
The ministers are all old foxes, and no one said a word when they heard it!
Well, it’s hard for them to say this.
Isn't this the tradition of the old Wu family to be unfilial and disloyal?
Like father, like son. After Lao Wu has done so many things, it can only be said that the son inherited his father's legacy. This son has the same style as his father!
If they scolded Lao Wu, they also scolded Wu Xian in disguise.
Moreover, is the culprit really Lao Wu?
None of them have experienced it personally. Who knows what happened in the inner court last night! Was Lao Wu alone responsible for these things? Or was it someone else's fault that made him take the blame? There was no news from the inner court! There may be something hidden!
As an old fox, you will know something fishy when you smell it.
Who did it? Don’t just look at the so-called personal and physical evidence, but also look at who benefited the most! Obviously, the biggest beneficiaries so far are Lao Si and Mi! What this mother and son said is unbelievable! Therefore, the ministers who had no interest in this matter chose to remain silent and quietly observe the progress of the situation.
The Fifth Young Master and his party obviously do not believe what the fourth child said.
The minister said: "I'm afraid someone is setting up the blame!"
When he said this, he looked at the fourth child with a meaning.
The fourth child didn't feel guilty or ashamed about this, he was just angry! Angry at being framed: "What do you mean by this?"
The minister said seriously: "Fourth Young Master dares to say that he is innocent?"
The fourth child clenched his fists in anger, and he tried his best to suppress it. Manic Flaming Tongue: "Brotherhood and Family Love" Do you think you are so despicable? You would ruthlessly murder five younger brothers and sisters for the sake of your shaky family fortune? If you say you can, what if I admit this dirty water? "
That official was killed? He choked until his face turned blue and white.
“Fourth Young Master is so messy!”
"Aren't you just talking empty-handed and falsely accusing people of their innocence?" The fourth child looked around and saw that everyone's expressions had not improved much. He was heartbroken and pointed his sword to the sky, "I know what you are thinking. If you didn't bother to pay attention to it in the past, it's just now. The country is in turmoil and urgently needs the unity of the whole country! I swear by my cultivation - if I kill any of my siblings with my own hands, I will be punished by the whole world!”
The fourth child deliberately emphasizes the word “with my own hands” Pronunciation.
The ministers were stunned.
The outside of the palace is as clear as water.
The breeze blows on my face, nothing unusual.
The fourth child's oath has indeed dispelled many people's suspicions.
This court meeting was originally intended to confirm the new king, but the youngest named by Wu Xian was killed by Lao Wu, and Lao Wu, who had a top family status, also died. Now he can only choose another person. A country cannot live without a king for a day! They hope to settle it as soon as possible.
It's uncertain now. When news of the palace change reaches Shen Tang's ears, who knows if this woman will take Wu Xian hostage and create a heir who is a few months old. There have been two palace changes this year, and Wu Xian has lost seven children, and he cannot withstand the third one.
Shen Youli moved his mouth, while Gao Guo broke his head.
It will be a long night and many dreams, so it is better to decide as soon as possible.
The actors placed by Laosi performed their duties conscientiously, and the suggestions made were agreed by most of the ministers and workers. The ministers who had no position recommended the suitable candidates in their minds, but the ministers who had weight never came to an end, and the fourth child also joined in the fun and mentioned one. Wu Xian's sons who were adults and those who were close to adulthood were all mentioned repeatedly, until a recognized clear figure left the scene, stroking his beard.
He recommended the fourth child.
The fourth child was stunned: "This is not possible!"
Why not?
He comes from a humble background, has no support from his mother's family, is young and energetic, and has low qualifications. If he were chosen, he might not be able to convince the public, let alone help Gao Guo become a better country. The Qingliu voice was full of emotion: "Your Highness, Fourth Highness, is too modest. If the destiny of the Kingdom of Gao ends, it will be the same as the current situation. It is not your fault alone. Please, Your Highness, please do not refuse!"
After Qingliu said this, some people seemed to react.
One after another responded and recommended the fourth young master.
The minister who had a conflict of interest with Lao Si rolled his eyes in his heart.
However, they can't find each other's fault.
They even made the oath clear.
With God's endorsement, he is indeed innocent.
The fourth child naturally refused to give in easily and refused again and again.
According to the process, this matter had to be pushed back and forth three times before the fourth child sighed helplessly and agreed, in order to make it clear that this position is not for me, but forcibly given to me by you. Gao Guo had to agree.
However, these are special times.
The process can take as little as three months and as long as half a year.
Where do they have so much time for formalization? The people who are in trouble are all the actors that Lao Si has won over.
When other courtiers felt that it was too fast and the process could be compressed to two or three days, they moved out of Shen Tang. Two or three days, it depends on whether the person named Shen is willing to give it! Maybe there is a trick she arranged here in the capital. What if she interferes later? Is there anyone here who has the ability to ask her to cooperate?
Who can guarantee that the person named Shen will not stir up trouble?
Shen Tang’s flag is indeed very useful.
Her high pressure made things go smoothly.
In less than half an hour, the fourth child was put on the shelf! Faced with this situation, no matter how unwilling he was, he had no choice but to accept it. In order to show that he was not greedy for power, Lao Si repeatedly stated in front of everyone that he was only the temporary king! If he could welcome back his father, or if any brother was more talented than himself, he would definitely work non-stop and abdicate in favor of someone worthy of him without delaying for a moment!
Zheng Lingran’s words won favor again. Regardless of whether he speaks human words or nonsense, they are definitely nice words!
"See the Lord!"
The accident happened at this moment.
"No--"
Someone hurriedly came outside the hall holding something.
There were palace soldiers blocking the way. When they saw what the man was holding high, they all put away their weapons and saluted. The ministers looked outside and saw that the man was panting as he ran all the way. The fourth child saw clearly the appearance of this man, and the officials also recognized his identity as a member of the royal family.
In terms of seniority, Wu Xian also wanted to call him uncle to give him face.
Some people also noticed the thing in his hand.
"What is this?"
The visitor said angrily: "Of course it is a Zen edict!"
A Zen edict? ? ?
Another Zen edict? ? ?
The ministers and Lao Si reacted violently.
The contents are surprisingly consistent——
How many Zen edicts are there?
What makes Lao Si even more frightened is that he has seen this edict. It is clearly the edict that was burned by the husband not long ago, which is the edict giving the Zen position to Lao Wu! His heart was so turbulent, but there was no flaw on his face, and he stepped forward with others to confirm the authenticity.
The ministers and Wu Xian have known each other for so many years, so they naturally know each other’s handwriting and aura. This Zen edict was definitely written by Wu Xian himself! According to this clan member, if the edict is true, there is no reason for the Fifth Young Master to force the palace to harm anyone!
The clan member angrily pointed at the fourth child: "Someone is confusing right and wrong!"
The fourth child, who was the focus of everyone's attention: "..."
His facial nerves twisted and twitched a few times, his smile was stiff, and he asked unnaturally: "Master, where did you say this?"
“Why do you have to Pretending?" The clan leader stepped forward and shouted angrily, "Do you really think that you can hide your lies? Do you really think that no one in the world can expose your disguise?"
The sight of the ministers made Lao Si feel on edge. .
He couldn't figure out why the destroyed edict appeared again! Countless thoughts flashed through his mind, and he thought of Mei Meng, but immediately rejected this guess. It is impossible for Mei Meng to betray herself. Everyone's motivation is based on profit, and betraying herself will do no good to Mei Meng. To put it another way, if Mei Meng really betrayed her, why would she push herself to this point?
With the same effort to help any brother, the benefits will far exceed that of helping him! If it’s not Mei Meng, then who is it?
After much thought, I thought of Wu Xian from Lao Wu.
Who stipulated that there should be only one copy of the edict?
Can't there be two copies of the edict to Lao Wu?
This is called double protection!
This speculation made the fourth child feel as sick as swallowing a fly.
The fourth child did not respond, and the clan member took another two steps closer, leaving only ten steps between them. For others, this distance would make the fourth child feel insecure, but the clan member is in his seventies, with white beard and hair, and is an ordinary person! No matter how powerful you are, you can't threaten yourself!
"If you don't believe it, you can send someone to investigate..."
The tail is cleaned up.
If you are found with any clues, you may end up losing your face, or at most you will get a bad reputation! With Wu Xianzhuyu in front of the old Wu family, no matter what he does, he will be forgiven. So what if I'm hammered to death? Anyway, Lao Wu is dead!
The fourth child is confident and appears to be open and honest to outsiders.
The clan member waved his hand and said: "No, there is a witness! This witness will definitely reveal your true colors as a rebellious official and traitor!"
The witness is not someone else, but the youngest's biological mother. .
The fourth child almost jumped up when he saw the other party.
Didn’t the youngest biological mother commit suicide by hanging from a beam?
All civil and military officials...
All civil and military officials are also confused now.
I never expected that a person who had committed suicide by hanging himself would appear again. The key is still the victim. Her words are absolutely credible! All the ministers looked at Lao Si one after another, and the actors paid by Lao Si did not dare to support him in the face of public outrage. The fourth child just fooled everyone!
Among the ministers there is also the youngest’s biological mother’s uncle.
After hearing the cry, he immediately became furious.
It's just that someone moves faster than him.
"Rebellious ministers and traitors, I will clean up the house for your father today!"
Seventy-eight of the clansmen drew their swords.
Despite his age, the old man reacted extremely quickly under extreme emotions, and his attacks were so swift that even the fourth child couldn't react in time. Perhaps the sword appeared too suddenly. His feet seemed to be rooted under his feet, and he watched the sword's edge magnify in front of his eyes!
Ding!
At the critical moment, the fatal sword was missed.
The fourth child could only avoid it.
Looking gratefully at the person who rescued me.
This man has a dignified appearance but no sense of presence. He is good-looking but mediocre. Everyone was wondering when he had such skill. He took out a familiar letter from his arms and scolded his clan members: "I've caught you, an old thief!"
Civil and military officials: "... …”
They looked uncontrollably at the object in his hand.
Does this thing look familiar?
Yeah, it does look familiar.
Both the material and the private handwriting and seal inside are exactly the same as the one the clan member took out. The only difference is the name. The latest edict, the Zen throne is given to Wang Sizi! Not only that, the Fourth Young Master knew it from beginning to end!
If the Fifth Young Master has a Zen edict and is cleared of suspicion of palace rebellion, wouldn’t the Fourth Young Master have even less reason to be a rebellious minister?
He has an edict, and his biological mother is still the head of the inner court.
Wu Xian's preference for him has been obvious to all over the years.
If you really want to achieve Zen status, who has the greatest possibility? Needless to say?
“I have been ordered by the king to set up a trap with His Highness the Fourth, and I am just waiting for you, an old thief, to show his weakness!” The ministers stared at the clan members, while the other civil and military officials looked at the inconspicuous Fourth Prince. .
The fourth child is still confused at the moment.
It's hard to get off the tiger, so you have to deal with the so-called "setting up a trap".
He sighed: "Everything is as you see."
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The completion ceremony is equivalent to an "examination", and you can start when you feel that you are almost ready. All necessary procedures must be completed, and the process cannot be interrupted unless it succeeds or fails.
Mei Meng wants to push the fourth child up, and then expose him in public to meet the necessary conditions for "stealing the country with a hook", then kill him with his own hands, correct him, and finally complete the way of a scribe.