The emperor held a banquet to entertain the king and asked a woman to dance for the prince to enjoy.
The woman looked exactly like the former princess, and the emperor wanted to give it to the prince.
But the prince drew his sword and killed the woman, saying that it was a blasphemy against her to have the same face as her.
Everyone in the world knows that King Xiaoyao loved the former princess to the bones.
But I didn't know that I, the former princess, was still alive and was cooking fish soup with a few beautiful boys.
Outside Chang'an City, I was cooking fish soup with a few beautiful teenagers to eat.
Sister, is this firewood enough? ”
Fu Qingyuan asked.
Enough is enough, just cook it for a while. ”
At this moment, a young man walked over.
Sister, there's news from the palace. ”
He said respectfully. The young man's name is Ah Da, and he is the brother-in-law of these children.
Read it. I waved my hand.
A few days ago, a banquet was held in the emperor's palace.
A woman danced to the King of Joy, and the woman had a seven-point resemblance to the former princess. The prince's younger brother blurted out that she was sister-in-law, and the emperor smiled at the corner of his mouth when he heard it.
The King of Freedom asked the emperor for the salaries of the frontier soldiers. The emperor was vague and refused. He wanted to give the woman to the king.
The King of Freedom drew his sword and killed the woman, saying that her existence had insulted his deceased wife.
The emperor's face was gloomy, but he didn't say anything. The ministers all knelt down.
After everyone left, the emperor was furious and kicked the table over.
I nodded and asked him to burn the letter.
I, Fang Xiaobai, the daughter of Prime Minister Fang, is the former princess of King Xiaoyao, that is, his deceased wife, and the world calls me "Princess Xiaobai".
The prince has made great achievements in war and is a very popular minister.
Three years ago, he led his troops to destroy the state of Chen, and the world has been unified since then. The emperor canonized him as the king of generals, which is already rewardable.
After that, the emperor began to cut off his wings, and some people in the court began to do something to him.
In order to protect the prince and his parents and prevent forces against the prince from infiltrating the palace, I can only choose to fake my death.
Because according to the practice of our dynasty, after my death, the prince will not be able to marry a wife or take a concubine for three years.
My fake death was very successful, and even the prince was kept in the dark by me.
I took a deep breath and pulled my thoughts back.
Fu Qingyuan's handsome little face was full of ash from smoke, and I gently wiped it with a handkerchief. The other teenagers were tidying up the table, and the dishes and chopsticks were also brought over.
These children were orphans I adopted three years ago, and they affectionately call me Sister.
I taught them literacy and martial arts, hoping to help the prince one day.
Now, these children are able to take charge on their own.
There is a dark line in the palace, and I only contact Ah Da alone.
Qingyuan, I'll take you to play after eating! ”
I said to the boy who ate the fish.
Fu Qingyuan raised his head and looked at me blankly: "Sister, where are you going?" ”
Xiaoyao Wangfu, I miss your brother-in-law! ”
Fu Qingyuan and I came to the outside of the Xiaoyao Palace.
Looking at this familiar place, I felt a little uncomfortable.
It's obviously close at hand, but I can't go back to home.
The gate of the palace was guarded by armor, and we went around to the back of the house. I used light skills and jumped into the high wall with one leap, and Fu Qingyuan followed closely behind.
The courtyard is still the same as before, and it seems that it was deliberately preserved by the prince.
I secretly came to a room and asked Fu Qingyuan to give me the wind.
That was where the prince and I used to live.
At this time, I heard a sigh coming from inside, and I couldn't help but shed tears.
Sure enough, it was him! My husband, Ye Xuanchen, the king of leisure.
With a shudder, I pierced the paper of the carved window with my fingers, and saw through the hole the tall man inside.
The furnishings in the room hadn't changed at all, and he was rubbing my favorite hosta at this time.
You see, the imperial brother really can't sit still, he has already started to do something to me. ”
He looked at the hairpin in a daze, and muttered, "I saw a woman today, she is very similar to you." ”
That woman has a seven-point resemblance to you, and after putting on makeup and covering her face with a light veil, she has a nine-point resemblance to you. But she's not you. You'll never do that vulgar dancing. ”
Ye Xuanchen shook his head.
I bit the back of my hand hard, trying not to cry myself.
I saw that the prince suddenly became irritable.
Do you know? I saw that there were still red marks on the woman's neck, and the royal brother was afraid that he hadn't been lucky with that woman last night! ”
The prince was suddenly furious: "As a brother, didn't he covet his brother-in-law before?" ”
Xiaobai, I miss you so much. They all say you disappeared into the fire, but I always feel like you're still there, and I don't think you're leaving. ”
He sat limply on the bed, holding the hosta to his chest with both hands, as if doing so would bring him some comfort.
I stood in front of the window and stared at him, my eyes already swollen from crying, and my hand unconsciously reached for the door.
I miss him so much, too.
Sister, there's a guy dressed as a general coming here! ”
Fu Qingyuan came over at some point and shook my arm.
Who is eavesdropping on this king outside! ”
There was a loud shout from inside the house, and the figure in the carved window was rapidly approaching the door.
I immediately came back to my senses, hesitated, and chose to leave the palace quickly.
I think, Ye Xuanchen doesn't know how many times like now, a person whispered my name to the hosta, but no one in the empty room could respond to him.
But I can't go home yet. The situation between Korea and China is becoming more and more volatile, and I must protect him in secret.
I rushed out of the city in a distraction, and Fu Qingyuan obediently followed behind me.
Sister, look how beautiful that hairpin is! ”
Fu Qingyuan pointed to the stall in front, but I was not in the mood to look at it.
It shouldn't be! Doesn't Sister like these things the most? ”
No wonder my brother said that a woman's heart is a needle under the sea! ”
Fu Qingyuan pouted.
I reached out and tapped him on the head, only to hear a noise ahead.
Fu Qingyuan stopped a passing uncle: "Uncle, what's so noisy in front!" ”
What else could it be, the government has collected grain! ”
The uncle sighed, then bowed his head and left.
I curiously took Fu Qingyuan to the front, and found that everyone who had finished handing over the food seemed to have lost their souls.
I frowned, feeling something was wrong.
The imperial court levied grain and asked the provinces to purchase the people's surplus grain, which is understandable, after all, it is necessary to use real gold ** to supply the people.
They shouldn't be discouraged, like mourning.
At this time, an old man led his granddaughter to carry a bag of rice and came over to deliver the grain.
Which one, how many meters to pay? ”
The little official snorted through his nose.
The old man bowed his head and said respectfully: "Little old man Su Daxian, pay thirty catties of grain." ”
The little official waved his hand impatiently and asked him to quickly put the rice on the scale.
The two officials looked at each other, and the result showed that the bag of rice was only twenty catties.
My eyes widened. There's definitely something wrong with this scale! Look at that big bag of rice, there must be at least twenty pounds, how can it only be twenty pounds!
Su Daxian, twenty catties of rice-".
The clerk dragged a long note.
Su Daxian knelt directly on the ground and said tremblingly: "My lord, my rice jar is empty!" ”
His granddaughter also shed tears of grievance, and the people around him dared to be angry and did not dare to speak.
Seeing that he still dared to talk back, the little official kicked Su Daxian's chest.
This has an official bucket, which can hold three buckets of rice! If you can fill half of it, I'll count you twenty pounds. ”
The little official ordered someone to carry the official fight, and everyone held their breath.
You must know that three buckets are equal to thirty-seven catties, and it is too easy to fill half of this bag of rice.
The officials poured a sack of rice into the official bucket, but not even half of it.
I sneered. What they brought was obviously five buckets! It's so cunning!
Su Daxian cried loudly and knelt on the ground to kowtow to the little official.
Why is it so noisy! ”
A powdery-haired boy walked out of the house and looked at the little official with a frown.
If you go back to Gongzi, there is a Diao Min in **. The old man only brought twenty catties of rice, and he didn't say thirty catties. ”
The little official didn't dare to look up.
Let me see who is trying to take advantage of me? ”
He kicked on the official bucket, and there was even less rice in it.
This is obviously sixteen catties of rice, write it down to him! ”
Brother Childe said lazily.
Su Daxian grabbed his chest after hearing this, and then fell straight to the ground, only breathing out, not in. His granddaughter choked and shook his hand, but he couldn't have responded to her.
Ouch! This little lady is so handsome. Come on, tie it to my house, tonight the master is married again! ”
Brother Gongzi ordered the official to drag the girl away, and he was still joking with the little official.
I couldn't stand it anymore: "Qingyuan, let's teach these guys a good lesson!" ”
I rushed over with a single arrow and slapped the boy in the face. He looked at me in a daze, and a clear slap mark appeared on his face.
The officials and officials wanted to do it, but they were stopped by Brother Gongzi.
He stared straight at me: "Another beauty? ”
I was disgusted by his disgusting gaze, and Fu Qingyuan gritted his teeth and prepared to draw his sword.
I said coldly: "There is a problem with your official fight!" Do you dare to bully and harm the people here? ”
He covered his forehead and began to laugh, and the officials around him also laughed.
Do you know who I am? I am the son of Du Taicheng! ”
Brother Childe is full of spirit.
I have some impression of Du Taicheng, he is the head of the household and the emperor. He has no outstanding abilities in other aspects, but he is very strong in accumulating money.
Before, Du Taicheng fought against the prince everywhere and repeatedly defaulted on the soldiers' military salaries.
Tobe Shangshu? Du Taicheng? ”
The corners of my mouth curled into a smile.
I'm scared! I followed this son to make you ......”
I didn't wait for him to finish, and kicked him to the ground. Fu Qingyuan had already drawn his sword and fought with the officials.
This boy is just a showman, and he was beaten by me. He lay on the ground screaming incessantly, sweating profusely and begging for mercy.
Auntie, please spare me! ”
He cried. I looked down at him amusefully. This kid in the capital is really getting more and more unpleasant.
Let your people stop me and squat on the ground obediently! ”
I commanded. Although Fu Qingyuan's swordsmanship is excellent, it is still a little difficult to face so many servants.
He's just a teenager after all.
Brother Gongzi wailed: "Stop it!" Otherwise, my father will cut you!" ”
The officials looked at each other and had no choice but to give up resistance.
I asked Fu Qingyuan to hold the sword against Brother Gongzi's neck, and went to the house to rummage through the account books.
Finally, I found the ledger in a side room, but the contents of the ledger were really shocking.
It turned out that the emperor knew that Du Taicheng was oppressing the people among the people.
The imperial court originally used ** to supplement the people, but now not only does it not give a penny, but also refuses to pay the grain and faces prison.
It's just that I didn't expect that all this money and grain went into the emperor's private treasury.
And that's just the first layer of exploitation.
Du Taicheng sent someone to replace the standard small bucket with a large bucket, and the excess grain was in his hands.
This is the second layer of exploitation.
After a long time, Du Taicheng accumulated a large amount of grain, and then sold it to the people.
This is the third layer of exploitation.
Sure enough, the upper beam is not correct and the lower beam is crooked!
I clenched my fists and held back my anger as I put the ledger away.
These evidences are enough to bring down Du Taicheng and make the emperor lose his right-hand man.
I walked out with a sneer, and couldn't help but punch and kick the boy again.
Both father and son are scourges!
I directly asked Fu Qingyuan to beat them all away, and the people applauded loudly.
Little sister, are you alright? ”
I asked the old man's granddaughter with concern.
The girl shook her head, just lying on top of his grandfather and sobbing quietly.
I lifted her up, took out ten taels of silver, and asked her to bury her grandfather properly. The little girl was about to kowtow with red eyes, but I stopped her.
We returned to the small courtyard outside the city. The most important thing now is to give the account book to the prince.
Ahh I shouted.
Ah Da walked over and asked respectfully, "Sister, what are your orders?" ”
Send this to the Xiaoyao Palace, and I don't need to say how to do it! ”
I handed him the ledger.
This Chang'an is finally going to change the sky.
The plums in the yard were green, and several children drooled while looking at the plums.
In the hot season, I asked Fu Qingyuan to pick some plums to cook soup for everyone to cool off.
I lay comfortably in my rocking chair, wondering why there was no news from the palace yet.
Sister, there's news from the palace. ”
In confusion, Ah Da hurried back and took out a letter from his bosom.
Read it. Let's see if the Emperor is satisfied with the gift we gave him. ”
I stretched.
King Xiaoyao said that someone reported that the household department Shangshu forcibly requisitioned grain and embezzled all the money that the court subsidized the people. And there were several lives, and the people were already complaining.
The prince suddenly attacked the emperor and caught him off guard.
Regarding this matter, the emperor only said that he would discuss it again, and first put Du Taicheng in the prison of Dali Temple.
Unexpectedly, in order to save his own people, the emperor actually sent people to kill the villagers related to this incident.
I jumped in shock, remembering the little girl I met a few days ago.
This dog emperor! It's already brutal like this! I looked up at Ah Da, "Ah Da, what about the evidence we handed over to the prince?" ”
Ah Da shrugged, and then continued.
The prince had already taken out the evidence and account books yesterday, and sat down on Du Taicheng's deduction of the people's food and the military salaries of the frontier soldiers, and also pulled out a household book and installed his own people.
After listening to him read it, I asked Ah Da to burn the letter.
I breathed a sigh of relief and reclined back in my rocking chair.
Presumably, the emperor at this time was already very angry, and the brotherly dispute was about to officially begin.
Fu Qingyuan was picking plums on the tree, and I looked at him with a grin.
Qingyuan, come with me again! ”
Fu Qingyuan chewed on the plums, and his saliva was so sour: "Sister, are you going to **?" ”
I looked into the distance and said lightly, "I still want to go to that village." ”
We returned to the village where we had visited a few days ago and it was eerily quiet. A premeditated fire burned everything here.
Alas, let's go. ”
Looking at these ruins, I sighed, and the last glimmer of hope in my heart was shattered.
Sister, won't you take a look again? ”
I shook my head, "No, let's go back!" ”
We were walking down the path back and saw a man lying on the side of the road. Fu Qingyuan walked over curiously and immediately shouted.
Sister! It's that little sister from a few days ago! ”
He exclaimed. I hurried over, and sure enough, it was that familiar little face.
Qingyuan, just bother you to carry her home. ”
I touched his head, and Fu Qingyuan reluctantly carried her on his back.
When I got back to my lodgings, I boiled water and scrubbed the girl. The kid was covered in mud and didn't know what had happened.
In the evening, the little girl finally woke up. She slowly opened her eyes and immediately burst into tears when she saw me.
Sister, sister ......”
She threw herself into my arms, tears rolling in her eyes.
A group of men broke into the village with knives, and my aunt hid me in a water tank. Woo ......Then the village turned to ashes, and I was the only one who escaped. ”
I hugged her and comforted, "It's okay, let my sister take care of you in the future!" ”
Sister, why did they kill the villagers after we paid the grain and didn't take the money? ”
I didn't dare look at her big teary eyes. You can't tell her that she's just a victim of this game.
Little sister, what's your name? ”
I stroked her head.
My name is Soho! She replied timidly.
I saw that her clothes were a little tattered, but there were only clothes for me and the boys, so I decided to take her out into town to buy some decent clothes.
Sister, I want to go with you too. ”
Fu Qingyuan shook my hand.
I smiled at him and said, "You don't know how to pick a girl's clothes, so you'd better watch the house!" ”
If you have a sister, you won't be good with me, you ruthless woman. ”
Fu Qingyuan pouted.
Article ** from old Ford, article "Fake Death Princess".