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Chapter 1646 Jia Heng: Someone, slap him!
Chapter 1646 Jia Heng: Someone, slap him!
Jinyifu, Imperial Prison
It was afternoon at this moment, and the autumn wind was blowing. Outside the prison, one could hear the sound of wind and rain, which was continuous and heavy, hitting the banana leaves with a snapping sound.
In the imperial prison, on the dark wall, the flame of a kerosene lamp was flickering, reflecting an old and decadent face.
Xu Lu closed his eyes slightly, held his knees with both hands, and seemed to fall into a long silence.
Jia Heng looked at Xu Lu and suddenly said, "Mr. Xu, you are a remnant of the old times. There is no ship to carry you in the new era."
When Xu Lu heard this, it was like the sound of a huge bell, and his heart was clearly shaken. At this moment, it seemed that he understood the sense of historical vicissitudes and heaviness in Jia Heng's words.
It is said that each generation has its own grand narrative.
Li Zan and Xu Lu, who grew up during the Longzhi and Chongping years, were educated to be loyal to the emperor and patriotic. Their greatest enemies were the Jurchens in Liaodong and the Han Dynasty.
And with the completion of these two political tasks, the two were destined to be buried with this era.
And then, in the near future, the Han Dynasty’s ships will be as dense as flying fish and as fast as shuttles, sailing on the vast sea.
Just as Jia Heng had suggested to Emperor Chongping a few years ago, in the future China could use maritime trade tariffs to support its people and alleviate some of the problems of the "cycle of order and chaos".
After Jia Heng finished speaking, he looked at the Jinyifu guards beside him and said, "Prepare the wine and food to serve Master Xu."
He had finished speaking, and there was nothing else to argue with Xu Lu about. After that, the imperial decree came down, sending Li and Xu on their journey together.
Of course, in the past few days, the Jinyi Tiqi have also been searching for Li Xu and his accomplices.
Jia Heng then left the imperial prison where Xu Lu was imprisoned without saying much, and walked along the dim corridors on both sides towards the outer yamen of the Jinyi Palace.
At this moment, a tall and straight Jinyifu guard came closer and said in a deep voice: "Your Highness, Governor Liu said that Yan Ye's daughter Yan Yiliu wants to see Prince Wei."
Hearing this, Jia Heng's eyes were surprised, and he had some guesses in his mind. He said in a gentle voice: "Let me see Yan Ye first. Where is Yan Ye now?"
The chief judge looked respectful and said, "My Lord, please follow me."
Jia Heng nodded, without saying anything else, and followed the captain in charge of punishment to the prison nearby.
Jinyifu, in the prison of the imperial prison——
Yan Ye was disheveled at the moment, with his fists clenched, secretly hating the young man in the python robe.
Just then, Yan Ye heard the chaotic footsteps outside, turned around and saw a dark, rough face, staring.
But as the lights flickered, the young man in the python robe was seen approaching, surrounded by several Jinyi Guards.
Yan Ye raised his sword-like eyebrows, which were as old as pine trees, and looked at him with blazing eyes. He said, "Jia Heng, what are you doing here?"
Jia Heng said in a cold voice: "Yan Ye, come and see you off for the last time."
Under Li Zan's persuasion, Yan Ye opposed him again. He actually had some guesses before.
However, he just regarded this kind of villain who kept jumping around as a joke.
At this point, Prince Yan Ye of Nan'an and his family were completely buried with the Han Dynasty.
Under Yan Ye's thick eyebrows, his tiger eyes flashed with a fierce light at this moment, and he said: "Jia Heng, you will not die well!"
Jia Heng sneered and said, "Even if that day comes, you, Yan Ye, won't be able to see it."
As he said this, he ordered the Jinyifu guards beside him, "Come here, slap him in the face!"
The Jinyifu guards took a few quick steps, then swung their arms and slapped Yan Ye's mouth hard, left and right, with crackling sounds.
"Snapped……"
Following a fierce slap, Yan Ye's cheeks suddenly became swollen and drops of blood oozed from the corners of his mouth.
Jia Heng immediately turned around and left the imperial prison without saying anything else.
After leaving the prison and entering the government hall, Liu Jixian came to greet him and whispered, "Your Majesty, Yan Ye's daughter Yan Yiliu wants to see you."
Jia Heng asked, "Where is Yan Yiliu now?"
Liu Jixian cupped his hands and said, "My Lord, it is in the former Nan'an County Prince's Mansion."
Jia Heng nodded, and then, without saying anything else, he walked out of the Jinyifu government office. The officers of the Jinyifu behind him immediately took umbrellas and walked a few quick steps, following him with umbrellas.
The former Prince of Nan'an's Mansion, the rear residence——
Yan Yiliu was wearing a cyan and dark blue satin dress, with her lush hair combed into a bun. At this moment, she was standing under the eaves of the corridor, looking at the eaves where the rain was hanging like curtains, and she was clearly in a daze.
Her father was in prison, and now the entire mansion was surrounded by the vicious imperial guards from the Jinyi Guards' Mansion. Her Yan family was doomed.
But even if I meet King Wei, what can I do?
Yan Yiliu was thinking in his heart, his beautiful eyes, as clear as water, were in a daze. At this moment, a feeling of loss surged in his heart.
No, it is said that the King of Wei is a womanizer. After she meets him later, she is willing to offer herself to him and help save her father.
At this moment, a maid ran over from the green railing with red paint and said, "Miss, the King of Wei is here."
Yan Yiliu's heart was shaken, and his eyes, which once held a hint of heroism, first shone like stars, and then dimmed.
What could she do to make King Wei show leniency?
On this side, Jia Heng walked around a screen with vines of wisteria lily hanging down, along the vermilion painted railings, to the back house, and looked at Yan Yiliu who was leaning against the door.
"Yan Yiliu, you want to see me?" Jia Heng looked at the beautiful woman with a heroic look in her eyes and eyebrows, feeling a little surprised, and said in a low voice.
Yan Yiliu came forward, bowed, and said, "Yiliu greets the King of Wei."
Jia Heng nodded and said, "Let's talk inside."
While talking, Jia Heng ignored Yan Yiliu, stepped over the threshold, entered the hall of the wing room, and sat down beside a round table.
Immediately, Jia Heng raised his eyebrows, his eyes deep, and said: "Yi Liu, if you are pleading for Yan Ye, then don't say a word."
At this moment, Yan Yiliu knelt down in front of Jia Heng with a plop. A serious expression appeared on her snow-white face. She said, "Greetings, Prince Wei."
Jia Heng: "..."
What is going on here? Is he selling himself to bury his father?
Yan Yiliu said in a clear voice: "Prince Wei, my father was confused for a moment and offended you before. I hope you will forgive me and spare my father's life."
Jia Heng said in a deep voice: "Yi Liu, it is not your father who has offended me, but your father colluded with Li Zan and Xu Lu to commit treason and bring disaster to the country. Even if I can tolerate him, the laws of the country are so clear that I will never tolerate him!"
Yan Yiliu raised her beautiful head with long hair and said, "Prince Wei, my father is very old."
As he spoke, Yan Yiliu began to kowtow to Jia Heng.
Jia Heng's eyes were deep under his sword-like brows. He looked at the maid beside him and said in a gentle voice, "Help your young lady up quickly."
But the maid just stood there in a daze and did not go out to support Yan Yiliu.
Jia Heng said in a deep voice: "Yan Yiliu, Yan Ye's crimes are numerous, including treason, which is an unforgivable crime. It is really difficult to forgive. Even if you plead for mercy, it will be of no use."
Having said this, he stood up and was about to leave.
At this moment, Yan Yiliu stood up and blocked Jia Heng's way. He looked up at the young man in the python robe and said in a deep voice, "Prince Wei, if you can spare my father, even though I am a humble man, I am willing to serve you, bring you tea and water, and make the bed."
Jia Heng turned his head and looked at Yan Yiliu, saying, "This king does not need you to serve him. Yan Ye is a man who persists in his evil deeds and will be severely punished by the law of the country."
Having said that, he shook off Yan Yiliu's arm, and without saying anything else, he went outwards surrounded by the Jinyifu guards.
Yan Yiliu looked at the young man in the python robe, his face paused for a moment, and he was very anxious. He called out, "Prince Wei, Prince Wei."
The young man in the python robe did not even turn his head back. With the Jinyi Guards holding umbrellas for him, he walked out of the Nan'an County Prince's Mansion along the long and winding corridor.
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Jia Heng left the former residence of the Prince of Nan'an and, after some thought, decided to go back to the Princess of Jinyang's Mansion first.
After all, he was a little "disrespectful" to Empress Dowager Feng before. In the next two days, let Jinyang take the child to the harem and meet Empress Dowager Feng in Changle Palace.
Princess Jinyang's residence, mansion——
In the backyard
Princess Jinyang was wearing a plain white dress and holding a book in her hand. Not far away, sitting on a soft couch was Jia Heng's eldest son Jia Jie.
Jia Jie was holding a copy of the Analects in his hand, nodding his head and mumbling, "Isn't it a pleasure to learn and practice it from time to time?"
Lianxue and other female officials were serving fragrant tea not far away.
At this moment, a voice was heard from outside, saying softly: "Your Highness, the Princess, the Prince Wei is here."
Princess Jinyang put down the book in her hand and looked in the direction of the voice, only to see the young man in the python robe walking around a screen and quickly entering the hall.
When Jia Heng raised his eyes, he looked at the beauty with his eyes as bright as water, and whispered: "Jinyang, what are you doing now?"
"I'm back." Princess Jinyang said softly and put down the book in her hand.
Jia Heng nodded and looked at Jia Jie standing beside him, meeting that tender and handsome face.
"Daddy~" Jia Jie called out, his childish face filled with a bustling smile.
Jia Heng nodded, walked closer, picked a pearwood chair, and sat down.
Princess Jinyang's beautiful eyes, with a hint of concern, asked, "How is the situation in the palace?"
Jia Heng took the teacup handed to him by Lian Xue, took a sip, and said, "Earlier, I took Chen Luo to Changle Palace."
Princess Jinyang heard this and asked, "What did the Queen Mother say?"
Jia Heng said softly, "The Queen Mother has already agreed. In the next two days, the imperial edict and imperial decree can be issued successively. At the same time, the imperial edict that punishes Li Zan, Xu Lu and other treacherous officials and rebels can also be transmitted to all provinces, prefectures and counties in the country."
"Within less than half a month, two edicts of succession were issued. I really don't know what the people of the world should think about it." Princess Jinyang sighed softly, a look of disappointment appearing on her flawless face.
Jia Heng said: "That can't be helped, but the people of the world should know that the imperial edict issued by the cabinet before was actually a forged edict and cannot be trusted."
Princess Jinyang's beautiful eyes were shining softly under her willow-shaped eyebrows. She turned to ask the master, "What did the emperor's sister-in-law say?"
"What does she have to say? She's too late to be happy." Jia Heng raised his sword-like eyebrows, and his cold and bright eyes flickered.
Previously, the sweet girl asked him to go find her, but he still has a lot of things to do, so he can only wait until next time.
Jia Heng suppressed the strange thoughts in his mind and said, "The coronation ceremony will be held in a few days."
Princess Jinyang nodded and said, "It will be better if we can settle it sooner."
Princess Jinyang thought for a moment and asked, "What should we do with Li Zan?"
Jia Heng said coldly: "In a few days, an imperial edict will be issued, listing his crimes in detail, announcing them to the world, and enforcing the punishment."
Princess Jinyang heard this and sighed, "After all, he is a famous minister. Why is it like this?"
Jia Heng took a cup of tea from the small table, took a sip, and said with emotion: "When the orchids are in full bloom, they have to be weeded."
Initially, he was able to take charge of the military camp in the capital thanks to Li Zan's recommendation. It would be a lie to say that there was no old friendship between them.
But the two men had different political views, which destined them to decide who would be the winner and who would live or die.
Moreover, granting Li Zan and Xu Lu death would also fulfill their loyalty.
Princess Jinyang's eyebrows were curved like crescent moons, and her beautiful eyes were as bright as water. She asked, "Now in the court, you have no rivals, right?"
"Not necessarily." Jia Heng's eyes were deep under his sword-like brows, and he said loudly: "The Han Dynasty has been established for a hundred years, and its grace has spread throughout the country. Loyal officials and righteous men are like crucian carp crossing the river, and they are willing to sacrifice their lives and fight one after another."
This is a century-long brainwashing propaganda and the foundation of a dynasty.
Princess Jinyang sighed and said, "I don't know how much more blood and gore there will be."
As Jia Heng's close companion, how could Princess Jinyang not know the ambitions of the man in front of her?
But her last name is Chen after all.
Jia Heng sensed the beauty's low mood and did not want to continue the topic. Instead, he held Jia Jie's soft little hand and said, "If Keqing still doesn't have a boy, then we can choose from Jie'er and Zhe'er."
No matter what, he was indeed very disrespectful to Emperor Chongping, and could only allow his successor to be considered half of the Chen family bloodline.
Princess Jinyang nodded, her eyes dazed for a moment, and said, "That's fine."
Jia Heng turned to look at Jia Jie and said, "Jie'er is old now. It's time for him to study hard and learn some civil and military strategies and the art of governing a country."
He was able to achieve what he has today thanks to Jinyang. In fact, if he had not promised the White Lotus Mother, he would have wanted Jie'er to be the Crown Prince.
Princess Jinyang responded softly, turned her eyes to look at Jia Jie, and said: "He seems to be getting old, so we can't pamper him too much."
If I really succeed to the throne in the future and want to subdue my brothers, I will definitely need strategy.
Jia Heng pinched his son's chubby face and asked, "Where's Xianning?"
"She, Chanyue and Yan'er should be in the back house now." Princess Jinyang paused and said in a low voice.
Jia Heng nodded and said, "I'll go over to see Xianning. By the way, take Jie'er to the palace these two days and go to Changle Palace to see the queen mother. She is alone in the palace and has no one to talk to."
Princess Jinyang hummed softly, and with a flicker in her eyes, she understood Jia Heng's intention.
While Jia Heng was talking, he did not linger in the house for long and went towards the hall in the back house.
It was evening in the hall of the back house, and the evening rain was beating on the stone steps. The rain could be seen washing the steps, leaving them spotless.
Princess Xianning was sitting on a soft couch covered with a mattress, holding a swaddled baby in her arms, who was Jia Zhuo.
Not far away, Li Chanyue and Song Yan were also teasing the babies in their cradles. One of them had a bright face, the other was as white as snow, and both had big smiles on their faces.
Li Chanyue's voice was as clear as the sound of a mountain spring, with a hint of cuteness and joy, she whispered: "Cousin, look at my eyes and eyebrows, they look so much like you."
Princess Xianning's eyebrows were as beautiful as spring mountains. She said in a gentle voice, "I think you look more like you, sir."
Then, he looked at Li Chanyue and Song Yan and said jokingly, "When you two have children in the future, they will look more like you, Mr.
Upon hearing this, two beautiful blushes immediately appeared on Li Chanyue's flawless white face, and she whispered, "I would like to, but my belly is not doing well."
Song Yan was sitting aside, with a look of loss on her face as well.
Princess Xianning smiled and said, "Didn't the master give everything to... you two last time? I think the good news should be coming soon."
Song Yan's voice seemed to have a hint of blame, and she said, "What are you talking about, sister?"
Li Chanyue also glanced at Princess Xianning and said, "My cousin has a child now and wants to find a companion for him."
Duke Xianning smiled lightly and said nothing more.
At this moment, a maid came from outside and said coquettishly, "Princess, the King of Wei is here."
As he was speaking, he saw the tall and heroic young man in python clothing coming from a distance, with a prosperous smile on his face, and said: "Xianning, Chanyue, Yan'er, you are all here."
Princess Xianning's clear eyes flashed under her emerald eyebrows. She whispered, "Why are you here, sir?"
Jia Heng said, "Xianning, come and see you and Zhe'er."
Princess Xianning turned her eyes to look at Jia Heng's python robe, bit her pink lips with her white and sparkling teeth, and said, "Sir, did you just enter the palace?"
Jia Heng nodded, walked closer, picked up the baby in the swaddling clothes, and asked, "How has the baby been these days?"
Princess Xianning said softly, "It's fine. I eat well and sleep well. I don't miss my father."
Jia Heng smiled and said, "This child is still young. He only knows how to drink milk every day. How could he think about his father?"
Princess Xianning's beautiful eyes were soft and moist under her emerald eyebrows. She said softly, "Sir, what did my mother say?"
Jia Heng teased his son and said, "What else can I say? But now he is appeased."
Princess Xianning's beautiful eyes sparkled under her emerald eyebrows. She said, "My mother didn't have much ambition to begin with. She told my brother to study hard and not to get involved in the fight for the throne. I think she was instigated and instigated by Li Zan, Xu Lu and others."
Jia Heng said: "As time goes by, the loss will fade away."
Princess Xianning sighed when she heard this.
(End of this chapter)