Chapter 124 That’s your half-brother!
Although Ying Chengyu is only seventeen years old, he is already a head taller than Lao Ai.
Lai Ai had to stand on tiptoes to stand firm as Ying Chengxuan grabbed her collar.
And this posture brought a strong sense of humiliation to Lao Ai!
Grabbing Ying Chengyuan by the collar, Lao Ai asked angrily: "Ying Chengyuan, do you really think I am an official and dare not kill you?"
Ying Chengyu sneered in a low voice: "Kill me?"
"I am the son of King Zhuang Xiang, the younger brother of King Qin Zheng, and Lord Chang'an of the Great Qin Dynasty!"
"To destroy the country with the help of his merits He went back to the ancestral temple to offer sacrifices but was killed by a eunuch in his ancestral land. "Do you think you can still live?"
Looking at the confidence and pride in Ying Chengxuan's eyes, Lao Ai felt something in his heart. Deep jealousy.
Why!
Why can the eldest son of King Zhuang Xiang be the King of Qin, and the second son can be unscrupulous?
My eldest son and second son are both trapped in the palace. Even after being burned, I have to worry about whether the imperial doctor will reveal their existence.
They are all sons of their father, why should they live such a life!
Deep anger, humiliation and jealousy destroyed Lao Ai's sanity.
Lao Ai suddenly pulled out her long sword, brought it to Ying Chengyu's heart, and roared: "Even if I die, I will kill you first!"
Ying Chengyu laughed wildly: " Are you going to die together with me?”
“Who do you think you are!”
“You only dare to let the guards burn down the palace where you live!”
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"You deserve to die with me?"
Ying Chengxuan looked at Sun Xi and others: "At least we need to add your dog heads as martyrs to make the grave full. I am somewhat comforted!"
Sun Xi He and Shi Cang were all dumbfounded.
How did the situation develop to this point!
The threat of Ying Chengyu is no exaggeration.
If Ying Chengyu really died here, Lao Ai might still be able to survive under the protection of Zhao Ji, but Sun Xi and Shi Cang, as the chief defense officers of Yongcheng and Yonggong, would definitely have to die!
Shi Cang quickly grabbed Lao Ai's sword-holding right hand with both hands, and even pinched Lao Ai's fingers hard.
Sun Xi also smiled and handed over his hands: "Chang'an Lord, calm down, calm down!"
"Yong Shou was caught in a fire while sleeping, and everyone was frightened and angry about it."
"My ministers immediately led the guards to put out the fire."
"It's just that the Dazheng Palace was also burned by flames today. As the Nangong Huancheng, how can I not be shocked and angry?"
"That's why I said the offensive words."
"As for Chang'an Jun's speculation, it is even more nonsense. How could Lai Huancheng dig a tunnel to murder Chang'an Jun?"
"Those tunnels must have been dug by thieves!"
Ying Chengyu looked at Lao Ai with cold eyes: "Oh?"
"I also thought it was the work of thieves. But Lai Huancheng doesn’t seem to think so.”
Shi Cang repeatedly advised: "Lao Huancheng, don't be impulsive."
"Living is the most important thing, only living has a future!"
Lao Ai often comforted his guests and subordinates with his words. Shi Cang gave it to Lao Ai in turn.
But the anger in Lao Ai's heart did not diminish at all.
It is true that if you take a step back, the sea and the sky will be brighter, and only by living can you have a future.
But Ying Chengyu set fire to the Dazheng Palace and caused Lao Ai's two sons to be burned. This completely exceeded Lao Ai's bottom line.
Those are your half-brothers. How could you be so cruel as to set fire to them!
Lai Ai can’t bear it anymore! ! !
At this moment, a soft and charming voice that was deliberately majestic sounded from the Dazheng Palace.
"Why did Lord Chang'an embarrass the eunuch who was in trouble?"
Ying Chengyu was a little stunned and turned to look at Dazheng Palace.
I saw a genuine woman wearing a dark coat with a red stripe on a black background and a silver-black fox fur cloak.
At the age of thirty-six, she still doesn’t look old, and the light of the fire can hardly reveal those faint wrinkles. Only her status as the pinnacle of power in Da Qin makes her move and move. Same style.
Ying Chengyu immediately let go of Lao Ai's hand, slapped away Lao Ai's hand, and bowed his hands towards the gate of Dazheng Palace: "Young Master Chengyu, please pay homage to the king. Queen Mother!"
Zhao Ji lowered her hands under her cloak and walked dignifiedly to the palace door step by step, but then stood still within the threshold of the palace door.
Looking down at Ying Chengyu, Zhao Ji asked in a deep voice: "The Lord of Chang'an has not given me an answer yet!"
Ying Chengyu bowed his hands and saluted again: "When I saw the fire in Dazheng Palace, I immediately led my troops to fight with Yong. The palace guards came to help extinguish the fire. "
"Nangong Huancheng not only organized his own troops to put out the fire, but also organized his troops to surround me."
"What else did he say? "Ying Chengqiu laughed: "It is said that I dug the tunnel and sent troops deep into the Dazheng Palace to set the fire."
"I am confused, how long has it been since I came to Yongcheng? With only a hundred soldiers and a few maids and servants under his command, how can we dig a tunnel from Yongshou's bed to Dazheng Palace?"
"If Lao Huancheng falsely accuses me like this, can I also say that the tunnels where Yong Shou slept were dug by Lao Huan Cheng, and the fire that Yong Shou slept with tonight was also set by Lao Huan Cheng?"
Ying Chengyu He was threatening Zhao Ji.
I know that I dug the tunnel, and you also know that I dug the tunnel.
But you and I must admit that the tunnels were dug by thieves and have nothing to do with me!
In exchange, I will also push the fire of Yongshou sleep on the thief.
If you want to pursue me for burning Dazheng Palace, don’t blame me for pursuing Lao Ai for burning Yong Shou’s bed!
However, Zhao Ji didn’t understand even one bit of Ying Chengyun’s subtext, and she didn’t even listen to Quan Ying Chengyun’s words!
She just looked at Ying Chengyu's raised face in a daze.
What a handsome man!
Tall, strong, fair and confident.
With the military exploits of destroying a country in one battle and the eloquence of speaking back to a hundred miles of territory, his sarcastic smile has the attitude of a bad boy.
Talented but willful, strong and literary...
No!
Can’t think about it anymore!
Zhao Ji avoided looking at Ying Chengyu, but she also forgot how to refute, so she could only scold in a deep voice: "Presumptuous!"
"As a minister, how dare you show such a mocking look in front of me?"
"What kind of attitude do you have!"
Even Ying Chengyu couldn't handle the question of 'attitude' .
I could only restrain my smile and bowed my hands: "Whenever the Queen Mother hurts a hair, the consequences are beyond my ability to bear. Your Majesty will definitely send a large army to Yongcheng to thoroughly investigate Xiaoxiao!"
“I was frightened in my heart, so I spoke in silence. I hope the Queen Mother will forgive me!”
Zhao Ji's appearance interrupted Lao Ai's anger.
Ying Chengyu’s threat made Lao Ai regain her sense, and Lao Ai couldn’t help but feel afraid.
The Dazheng Palace where Zhao Ji lived caught fire, and Ying Chengyu died outside the Dazheng Palace.
Whether it is to fulfill his filial piety for his mother or to avenge his brother, Ying Zheng has extremely good reasons to dispatch an army to Yongcheng.
It is useless even if Zhao Ji orders to stop him, because even the mother cannot stop her son from fulfilling his filial piety!
By then, even if Lao Ai survives under the protection of Zhao Ji, Ying Zheng can complete the crowning under the protection of the army and then return to Xianyang City.
How can Lai Ai’s plan be realized?
Zhao Ji didn’t think much about it.
Hearing what Ying Chengyu said, Zhao Ji's eyes lit up: "Is that true?"
Is he really so excited because he is worried about Gu's safety?
Also, if he wasn't worried about Gu Gu's safety, how could he rush to Dazheng Palace so quickly!
Ying Chengyu:? ? ?
Looking up at Zhao Ji's excited expression, Ying Chengyu suppressed his weirdness and bowed his hands: "That's true!" "Now that the Queen Mother is safe, I have nothing to worry about!"
The smile on Zhao Ji’s face became even brighter: “Mr. Chang’an is very loyal, and he should be able to protect you!”
"What reward does Lord Chang'an want?"
The doubts and awkwardness in Ying Chengxuan's heart became more intense, and he refused sternly: "It is my duty to protect the Queen Mother."
" The Queen Mother's peace of mind is the greatest reward for her."
Zhao Ji's heart warmed, and her voice became gentler: "Isn't it an example of the Qin Dynasty to not reward meritorious service?"
" How about I reward you with the right to walk in the Dazheng Palace?”
Ying Chengyu felt something was wrong.
Allow yourself to walk in Dazheng Palace?
Please, do you really not know that I was the one who set the fire tonight?
How could you allow your enemies to walk around your home?
But who can refuse the Queen Mother’s reward?
Ying Chengyu could only bow his hands and bow: "Thank you, Queen Mother, for the gift!"
Lao Ai finally regained his thoughts, and then felt that something was not right!
Looking at Zhao Ji's sparkling eyes and Ying Chengyu's face that was much more handsome than her own, Lao Ai's heart tightened.
Broken!
Lao Ai immediately spoke: "Queen Mother, it's windy and cold at night, the fire has not been completely extinguished, and the culprit has not been arrested yet."
"I also ask the Queen Mother to go back to the harem to rest first, and let the ministers and others eliminate the danger first."
Zhao Ji smiled and shook her head: "It's all right."
Lao Ai said in a deep voice: "Also. Please don’t make it difficult for the Queen Mother to wait!”
Lao Ai’s tough attitude made Zhao Ji realize that he was unhappy.
Zhao Ji knew very well that what was in the bowl was more important than what was in the pot.
After glancing at Lao Ai, Zhao Ji said quietly: "What Lao Huancheng said is absolutely true. It's a big deal to put out the fire, so everyone should go and do it."
Soon, Zhao Ji smiled again and warned: "Mr. Chang'an, when you have free time Remember to enter the palace to accompany the orphan."
With one last look at Ying Chengyu, Zhao Ji disappeared into the Dazheng Palace with her dancing cloak.
The atmosphere outside Dazheng Palace was a bit strange.
Sun Xi and Shi Cang looked at each other.
Didn't Lao Ai say that targeting Ying Chengyu was the Queen Mother's order?
Why does the Queen Mother seem to have a good attitude towards Ying Chengyu?
Ying Chengyu was even more confused.
In Ying Chengxuan's judgment, there is a 100% chance that he did not come to Dazheng Palace and allowed Sun Xi to continue to dig up his right companion's bed, and then Zhao Ji, who was caught with the evidence, directly ordered his execution.
He forcibly brought Sun Xi to the Dazheng Palace, threatening Lao Ai to continue to maintain the balance of terror. The possibility of being killed was about 40%, but even if he was not killed, Zhao Ji would definitely take this opportunity to give orders. Punish him.
Because the opportunity tonight is really great.
But what’s the result?
Zhao Ji let him go just like that?
Suppressing his confusion, Ying Chengyu looked at Sun Xi: "Sun Zuoge has experience in putting out fires, so just stay and assist Lao Huancheng."
"It can be considered a bit of my fault. ”
Sun Xi immediately held up his hands: "Wei!"
Lao Ai's cold voice burst out from between her teeth: "Thank you, Lord Chang'an."
Ying Chengyu smiled casually: "Why? It is my good fortune that the Queen Mother shares my worries, so why should I be so polite?"
Looking at Dazheng Palace with admiration, Ying Chengyu bowed his hands and said, "I will not disturb you anymore. ”
Watching Ying Chengyu go away, Lao Ai clenched her hands into fists and dug her fingernails deeply into her palms.
He didn't say harsh words, he just engraved this hatred deeply in his heart.
Taking a deep breath to suppress the anger in his heart, Lao Ai asked in a deep voice: "Sun Zuoge, did you find any clues in Yongshou's bed?"
Sun Xi immediately replied: "I was in Yongshou's bed. Six tunnels were found in the bedroom. "
"Five of them were dug by my soldiers in the past, and only one was dug by Chang'an Jun."
Lao Ai's eyes were excited: "He is indeed. Digging a tunnel privately!”
"Have you ever seen soldiers in the tunnel?"
As long as the soldiers brought in by Ying Chengyu can be burned, smoked or suffocated to death, then Lao Ai is not at a loss tonight!
Sun Xi shook his head helplessly: "After I sent guards to investigate, I found that the exit of this tunnel is twenty feet outside the palace wall on the west side of Yonggong Temple."
"And this tunnel is just a simple tunnel. There is no hole in the tunnel that can be used to station troops."
Lai Ai asked in disbelief: "There is only one?"
"Where does the tunnel under the Dazheng Palace lead to?"
Recalling that after only one dig, the excavation of the right bedroom had to be stopped in order to rush to the aid of the Dazheng Palace, Sun Xi solemnly promised: "My subordinates dug more than three feet of ground into the Dazheng Palace. Unless the tunnel dug by Lord Chang'an is deeper than three feet, it will not escape my inspection!"
In fact, the tunnel that has not yet been excavated is Sleeping on the right side is not the biggest problem Sun Xi discovered.
Before Ying Chengyu moved into Yongshou's bed, Sun Xi dug more than ten tunnels under Yongshou's bed.
Now there are only five tunnels left, and the others have been filled in.
So the question is, where did the soil to fill those tunnels come from?
There is also a layer of floating soil on top of the rammed earth in Yongshou's chamber. Where did this soil come from?
But all these can only be regarded as clues but not evidence.
If Sun Xi told Lao Ai these clues, Lao Ai would not be able to directly use these clues to attack Ying Chengyu. He would still need to cause trouble in the palace to use an excuse to explore Yong Shou's bed for the second time!
A fire in Yongshou's bed was enough to make Sun Xi uncomfortable.
If there is another turmoil in the palace, Sun Xi will be dragged to beheaded by Ying Zheng before the decisive battle!
So Sun Xi did not express his guess, but just suggested from the side: "Lao Huancheng, now there is a fire in Yongshou's bed, and it will be difficult to live in it in a short time. This is a good reason."
"Do you want to ask the Queen Mother to take this opportunity to order Chang'an Lord to change his accommodation elsewhere?"
"In this way, we will have more time to dig out Yongshou's bed and turn it upside down!"
< br>Shi Cang then spoke: "I will also order my subordinates to continue exploring along the tunnel under Dazheng Palace."
"Everything you do must leave traces. It is impossible for Lord Chang'an to completely cover up the traces of those tunnels."
"As long as you investigate more, you will definitely be able to catch Lord Chang'an!"
Shi Cang and Sun Hope's suggestions are all very valuable.
But Lao Ai frowned.
Did Ying Chengyu really not know the flaws in his plan?
If Lao Ai continued to investigate the tunnel, what other back-ups did Ying Chengxuan arrange for him?
This time, Jiang Er Shan'er was burned, and Ying Chengyu proved that he could directly threaten Lao Ai's rear.
Then what drastic thing will Ying Chengyu do next time?
Will Jiang'er and Shan'er be killed directly? !
The way Zhao Ji looked at Ying Chengyu made Lao Ai even more uneasy.
Lao Ai, whose weakness was caught, was scared!
After pondering for a long time, Lao Ai sighed and shook his head: "Don't worry about this person anymore."
"I will send an order to the king to come to Yongcheng early. Prepare for the crowning.”
Lao Ai didn’t dare to delay it any longer.
If you delay any longer, your home will be stolen!
(End of this chapter)