Chapter 204: I hate threats the most in my life
The legitimate daughter of the Xiping You clan... Zhao Duan looked surprised.
It was like for the first time, I really looked at my stepmother again.
The story of Eugene Flower is not complicated. Although this branch of her family is not as powerful as the main line of the You family, it is still a force in the local area.
He was a powerful figure in the world, with many businesses and properties. His stepmother's grandfather was also a martial artist, with connections in both the black and white circles.
Eugene Hua's father was originally the "head" of this family, but due to an outing that year, he was involved in a dispute.
He seemed to have been injured by a sorcerer from the "Dharma God Sect". He was dying after returning home and died soon after.
Eugene is the second eldest brother in the family, and has an eldest brother who is also missing.
The power of the family was vacant for a while, but the second brother-in-law, Eugene's second uncle, took advantage of the situation and gained the power of the family head.
After the second brother came to power, he investigated the family property in the name of auditing accounts and captured many "evidences" of Eugene's father.
And they made a big fuss about it, constantly suppressing the elders and depriving them of their property.
But the eldest son, an orphan and a widowed mother who lost the support of a man, was unable to compete.
Eugene's mother was already weak. Due to the bad news of her husband and her eldest son, she fell ill and died soon after.
For a time, only Eugene Hua, who was just a girl at that time, was left in the huge long house. She lived a very poor life and was often bullied by her clan.
At this time, some troops happened to withdraw and return to Beijing, and a team stayed with Youshi.
Eugene has wanted to escape from the family for a long time, and happened to be interested in a concubine with a soldier.
The second uncle, who was already the head of the family at that time, saw this and graciously let him go and married Eugene off.
In this way, she came to the capital, and later remarried into the Zhao family.
"mother……"
After hearing the story, Zhao Pan had tears in his eyes. He felt the same and felt heartbroken.
Zhao Duan suddenly realized and finally understood why a soldier could marry the knowledgeable and sensible Second Sister You.
At the same time, I suddenly understood why my stepmother had always been submissive to me and had a meek personality...
Once bitten by a snake, you will be afraid of well ropes for ten years.
She had personally experienced the miserable situation of a family without a man to support her.
"So, does my aunt have any grudge against the elders in the family? If so, how about I punish them?"
Zhao Duan smiled and said: "Looking for a reason, I will throw him into the imperial prison and peel off a layer of skin to vent your anger."
Eugene Hua was startled, hurriedly waved her hands and shook her head, and urged:
"Don't do this!"
After a pause, she smiled bitterly: "We are all a family after all. It has been many years. Besides, my second uncle was not unkind to me back then, and he took good care of me."
Take care of yourself?
Zhao Duan didn't believe it.
Marrying the dead brother's only daughter to a soldier is also called taking care of her?
Or throw away the burden?
But he didn't say anything. After all, he was the elder of his stepmother's family.
As a time traveler, he lacked empathy for the family ties of this era and couldn't figure out why Eugene Flower still cared about the family ties.
"Well, for the sake of my aunt, I won't embarrass them. Since I'm here to visit the capital, I'll give them a good reception."
Zhao Duan smiled and said: "My aunt is a member of my Zhao family after all. It's hard for you to lose face in front of your family."
Eugene Hua breathed a sigh of relief, bit her lip, her eyes flashed, and she was greatly moved by her stepson's thoughtfulness.
Zhao Pan frowned and thought to himself:
The uncles and elders who have not heard from him for more than ten years are visiting unexpectedly. I am afraid they are here for the prosperity of their eldest brother.
…
…
A night of silence.
At dawn the next day, all the officials in the capital woke up, dressed up, and went out to attend court.
Outside the Meridian Gate.
When the courtiers arrived, they stood apart from each other and stood in groups.
Because in recent days, the continuous fierce battles for the New Deal have accumulated anger and exhaustion.
Especially Yan Guan, as the main force in scolding in the court, many people's voices were hoarse.
It's just that...many people noticed that the members of Li's faction were particularly silent and listless today.
With doubts in mind, the bell rang and the officials entered the palace.
The eunuch struck the whip hard on the bright floor of Jinluan Hall.
The empress sits on the dragon throne, which means the beginning of today's battle.
However, the fight between dragons and tigers that many people expected did not happen.
Today, officials from Li's party are languid, unable to respond, and showing signs of relenting.
Upon seeing this, the imperial party marched forward triumphantly, but Li's party had no intention of fighting.
After only a slight token resistance, the army was completely defeated.
Some even staged dramas of "repentance" and "enlightenment" in the palace.
He said that he had thought over and over again and realized that the three policies were beneficial to the country and should be implemented. This is virtuous policy.
Someone took the lead, and for a while Li Party officials defected one after another.
Although the remaining officials tried their best to resist, they became a minority.
The royal party swept away their gloom and became full of momentum, and the empress took the opportunity to make the final decision.
This protracted war has finally come to an end in this way.
After the dynasty dispersed, Dong Xuan and others still couldn't believe it, so they stayed together to meet the empress alone and asked what happened.
The empress kept the details secret, saying only that someone convinced Li Yanfu.
Who is it?
In the minds of the royal party bosses, the smiling face of Zhao Duan at yesterday's small court meeting also appeared in their minds.
My mind was in a trance.
"It's him again..." The Minister of Punishment was distracted.
"How did that kid do it?" Yuan Li was also puzzled.
"There are talented people from generation to generation. Haha, it seems that we are old after all." Dong Xuan stroked his beard and shook his head with emotion.
Xue Shence, who was taciturn and whose temperament was incompatible with these civil servants, stood in the vast square of Meridian Gate, which was once filled with blood.
Squinting his eyes, looking at the long white jade steps, he stepped away.
He is a martial artist, but he still appreciates the handsomeness in battle. If he takes a step back, he should be a martial arts genius.
As a practicing martial artist, Zhao Duan was immersed in conspiracies and intrigues all day long. He may indeed have extraordinary means, or he may be a capable minister.
But it is impossible to achieve anything in martial arts.
The only way to be a martial artist is to be pure.
In this case, no matter how smart or skillful you are, it will not fall into his eyes.
"It is unwise to gain power by neglecting spiritual practice because of a small loss. It is nothing more than another delusional person."
…
After leaving the court.
The news about Li's party's defection during the morning session and the end of the New Deal was like a whirlwind, blowing through the streets of the capital.
It is conceivable that it will dominate the list of today's scholars and the top topic of officials' gatherings.
at the same time.
A piece of gossip spread like wildfire that Li Dang had defected and Mr. Xiaoge had entered Lihuatang yesterday.
Some people speculated that the Zhao thief had used some destructive means. Others said that they had witnessed Zhao Duan's meeting with the Prime Minister of the dynasty yesterday. "Sir, people are talking outside about what happened in the court today. Some people say that Zhao Shijun was among them. It's really ugly. This group of people are getting more and more outrageous. They turn to Zhao Shijun for everything. Button on your body.”
In White Horse Supervisor, a messenger reports to the old supervisor.
Complaining on the lips is actually envy, mixed with temptation.
"Just follow what a bunch of mediocre people say." Sun Lianying sat in the courtyard, waving her hands and driving people away.
Complexity appeared on that calm and calm face, and he whispered softly: "This boy, he really tormented him... I see, that's it..."
At this moment, Lao Si Jian had connected Zhao Duan's thoughts in his heart, and it was difficult to contain his emotions.
"How did the old Zhao family give birth to such a monster?"
Sun Lianying rubbed her cheeks, glanced at the warehouse where she kept the wine, and suddenly felt a little worried: "This brat, don't forget to ask your Majesty for wine..."
…
Li Mansion.
The back door opened with a creak.
Dressed in plain white, Mrs. Lin stepped out from the threshold, followed by the old woman who escorted her out.
"Ms. Lin, sir, you want me to pick you up and stay at the Yamen temporarily, and then meet you again."
Outside the door, a carriage was parked.
The car curtain opened, revealing Qian Kerou's round face.
Last night, Li Yinglong failed to return home, and Mrs. Lin stayed up all night until dawn, when she got the news.
It was sent by someone ordered by the Prime Minister, requesting that the "Sixth Madam" be sent out.
Also delivered to her were the "letter of divorce" dissolving the relationship between concubines and her own "deed of sale."
Mrs. Lin looked excited at this time and couldn't help but said:
"Master Zhao..."
Qian Kerou stretched out her hand and pulled her into the car first. When the carriage started to move, she smiled and said:
"My lord has to enter the palace this morning to report back to His Majesty, which will take some time. Don't worry, although my lord's reputation... is not very good, he has always been very kind to his own people.
I won’t default on what I promised you. By the way, this is the ‘interest’ given to you first. "
With that said, Qian Kerou took out a contract.
Mrs. Lin was stunned for a moment and realized that it was a change of household registration from the Yamen.
Her original slave status has been changed to that of a commoner, which means that she is now a "free person".
Mrs. Lin bit her lip, her eyes were red. She tightly held her body bond in her hand until it was broken.
He was thrown out of the window and crushed to the ground by the wheels.
It's like saying goodbye to a period of life.
At this time, the carriage passed a crossroads, and a particularly luxurious carriage with servants leading the way was approaching from the side.
inside the car.
It was Concubine Yuan.
Concubine Yuan, who had been frightened all night, also stayed up all night and felt depressed.
I thought about the possible death countless times in my mind.
But this morning, a female official from the palace arrived and only lightly asked her to return to the palace, and told her:
"In the past few days when I went out to visit the bride, my queen has never left the Yuan Mansion. Anyone who asks me will tell you so. Do you remember?"
So, Concubine Yuan understood.
I realized that I had walked away from the gate of hell and returned to the earth again.
As for Li Yinglong... Concubine Yuan sneered, tore open her sleeves, and threw half of her sleeves out of the car window. The sleeves were blown by the wind and fell to the ground.
Symbolizing her dead love.
After having this dream for many years, she finally woke up.
The parents, the old emperor, and Li Lang are all the same thing.
From now on, she will live for herself.
Two carriages passed by each other, and the breeze lifted the curtains.
Two women who looked very similar and had different experiences passed by each other without even seeing each other.
It's like the intersection of two completely different lives.
In a sense, they "joined forces" to promote this ancient empire and take a big step towards a bright future.
But each other knew nothing about it.
And the sinister man standing behind them, dominating everything, was also on his way to the palace, and he met someone on the road.
…
Zhao Duan was riding on a tall horse, overlooking the sedan that was slowly stopping in front of him.
The bearer lifted up the car curtain, revealing the "Xiao Ge Lao" who was nearly forty years old and expressionless, with soft features and sunken eye sockets, sitting inside.
"Come out? How does it feel to spend the night in the imperial office?"
Zhao Duan was a little surprised to meet him by chance and asked with a smile.
In the sedan, Li Yinglong stared at him calmly, stared at him hard, and stared at him hard.
No tantrums, no yelling, no questioning.
He only said one sentence slowly: "I remember you."
This sentence seems to mean something, never stop until death.
Zhao Duan didn't seem to care, he just smiled and said:
"Is this a threat?"
Li Yinglong didn't answer, just closed his eyes.
The sedan slowly lifted up and Zhao Duan shook the reins.
One sedan and one horse.
Like two swordsmen meeting each other on a bridge.
"laugh--"
The sound of horse hooves hid the sound of cut wind.
The two sides passed each other, as if no conflict broke out.
Until the two of them walked a while further, the distance between the horse and the sedan was more than a hundred steps.
Sudden.
"boom!!"
There was a shattering roar, and the surface of the valuable sedan, which was made of fine wood and painted with red paint, suddenly cracked with countless fine cracks.
Then, there were fibers inside that were shattered by some force.
Smoke and dust bounced up, and the bearers fell to the ground in horror, throwing the sedans in all directions to the ground, and then...
Falling apart!
The wooden boards of the car collapsed and exploded into pieces of tattered sawdust. Li Yinglong sat dumbly in the almost dismantled car, his eyes widened and his expression horrified.
far away.
A dim golden light suddenly penetrated back into Zhao Duan's cuffs, and he pulled the reins as he retracted the flying knife.
Riding on the horse, he didn't even turn his head, but his voice came clearly into Mr. Xiao Ge's ears from a hundred steps away:
"I hate threats the most."
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