(2-in-1)

"I don't know about these things, and I don't dare to think about them." Guo Xu said softly.

Concubine Mei was silent for a moment, and said in a deep voice: "Xu'er, you do something for me." ”

"Mother, please command." Guo Xu said.

"You go and find out the details of a person for me. It is necessary to find out clearly. Concubine Mei said.

"Who?"

"That Lin Jue has a concubine named Green Dance next to him, do you know?" Concubine Mei said.

"Green Dance? Oh, I've seen it once. By the way, this time Concubine Rong went out of the palace to meet the princess, and it was this green dance who picked her up. The people of the Imperial City Division told the sons. Guo Xu said.

"Yes, that's her. Then you will find out the details of her, and the eighteen generations of your ancestors will find out clearly. Concubine Mei said.

"Why do you want to check her? What is the purpose of the concubine? Guo Xu asked puzzled.

"Xu'er, haven't you noticed that the relationship between Green Dance and Concubine Rong is too close? She was often summoned into the palace by Concubine Rong to speak, and Concubine Rong rewarded her with a lot of things. That's just a lowly woman, Lin Jue is just a six-rank petty official, and Green Dance is just his concubine, why is he so favored by Concubine Rong? Concubine Mei said in a deep voice.

"This ...... What did the mother mean? Erchen didn't quite understand. Guo Xu said.

"Of course you don't understand, but I doubt it. Because I have seen Concubine Rong when she was young, the green dancer is too similar to Concubine Rong when she was young, and she looks very similar to her smile and smile. I've been a little confused for a long time. Even now, he is three or four points similar to Concubine Rong. You don't pay attention to that, but I do. Concubine Mei said slowly.

"What? What does the concubine mean...... Could it be...... How is this possible? That's weird, isn't it? Don't think crankily about the concubine, what if the appearance is similar? There are too many people in this world who look alike. Don't think about it, it's not a joke. Guo Xu exclaimed in astonishment.

"The mother concubine didn't think much about it, you didn't know a lot of things back then, and I can't tell you, you just follow my instructions to check the life history of this green dance. Dig deep. You might discover some great secret. Remember, this must not be publicized, I don't want to make a storm in the city. Concubine Rong has the protection of the Queen Mother, I don't want to offend the Queen Mother, unless I have the evidence. Concubine Mei said slowly.

Guo Xu was stunned, and was about to speak, when suddenly he saw a figure with an angry face coming out from behind the screen, and he was so frightened that he was at a loss for what to do. Concubine Mei also saw the comer, hurriedly rolled down from her seat, knelt on the ground and shouted, "The concubine has seen the emperor." ”

Guo Xu reacted, and also hurriedly knelt down and shouted: "Erchen has seen my father. ”

Guo Chong's face was full of anger, he strode to the back of the case and sat down, staring fiercely at the mother and son kneeling in front of him, without saying a word. Originally, they were still smiling and listening to the mother and son talking and laughing outside, but suddenly the topic changed to the case, and that's it, they actually talked about a secret that shocked Guo Chong. In the end, the topic was unbearable for Guo Chong, because Guo Chong heard the meaning of Concubine Mei's words, and Concubine Mei suspected that the woman named Green Dance had an ulterior secret connection with Concubine Rong. Guo Chong couldn't listen anymore, he rushed in.

"You are so bold, it turns out that in private you are like this, saying these things. Guo Xu, you disappointed me, I have high hopes for you, but you are making these things behind your back all day long. It's a bastard. Guo Chong shouted.

"The concubine is guilty, the emperor is angry, this matter has nothing to do with Xu'er, it is the concubine's words and deeds that are inappropriate, and Xu'er did not say anything inappropriate." Concubine Mei exclaimed.

"Shut up! You're still protecting him. Am I deaf? I've been listening to it outside for a long time, and I've heard all your words. I didn't intend to disturb your mother and son's conversation, but as you spoke, you said things that should not have come out of your mouth. What do you want to do? Isn't life stable enough? Do you want to make some waves? Guo Chong rebuked angrily.

"The emperor is angry, and the concubines should die. The emperor must not be angry, and on a hot day, take care of the dragon's body. Concubine Mei kowtowed.

Guo Chong said coldly: "If you want me to take care, you shouldn't make waves in private and gossip. You are disgusted that I have lived a long time, and you want to live and die of anger, right? ”

Concubine Mei was so frightened that she kowtowed again and again and shouted: "The emperor is angry, the emperor is angry, and the concubines dare not be accused of such a crime." ”

Guo Xu frowned and didn't kowtow to apologize, just knelt there blankly. Concubine Mei stretched out her hand to pull him and kowtow, but Guo Xu didn't move.

Guo Chong looked at Guo Xu coldly and said, "It seems that you are not convinced. Have I wronged you? ”

Guo Xu said in a deep voice: "Father, Erchen didn't say anything inappropriate, Erchen just told the truth, and he wasn't the arranger behind the gossip." ”

"Presumptuous! Don't quibble. Guo Chong scolded angrily.

"Father, every word spoken by the sons and daughters can stand up to scrutiny. The father can send someone to investigate, and if there is half a slander that is not true, the son is willing to be punished. Guo Xu said in a deep voice.

Concubine Mei hurriedly begged in a low voice: "Xu'er, don't make your father angry, don't say it again." ”

Guo Chong said coldly: "You mean, what you said about Concubine Rong and the princess going out of the palace to meet and pleading with the Queen Mother is the truth?" ”

"The son guarantees with his life, and every word is true." Guo Xu nodded.

"How did you learn about this?" Guo Chong asked coldly. "Could it be that you sent someone to monitor their every move?"

Guo Xu hurriedly said: "How dare Erchen do this, all this was told to Erchen by the people of the Imperial City Division." Erchen has verified the facts. As for the matter between Concubine Rong and the imperial grandmother, Erchen is not fabricated. The harem of the Ministry of Internal Affairs is bookleted, and the ministers checked it. It does. Erchen may not be able to conclude what happened, after all, he doesn't know the conversation between Concubine Rong and the imperial grandmother, as well as Concubine Rong and the princess. Maybe it's not time to speculate. But people are not stupid, and the course of events proves this, which is a reasonable speculation. ”

Guo Chong said angrily: "Why didn't the Imperial City Division report it to me? But it was rewarded to you? What right do you have to inspect the Ministry of Internal Affairs' booklets? ”

Guo Xu hurriedly said: "The reason why the Imperial City Division did not report to their father is because this is not their duty. Concubine Rong went out of the palace in micro-service, and the Imperial City Division had no right to govern. It was only when Concubine Rong got off the bus halfway and showed up in the market that she attracted their attention. They also sent additional men to secretly protect Niangniang. If they told their father, they would be suspected of overstepping their authority. They told me because of their son-in-law's status. Don't forget that the son is a false duty to check the front of the palace. Although he is not a real job, he also has the responsibility to protect the safety of his father and the palace. When Concubine Rong leaves the palace, they naturally want to report it and ask me to decide. I checked the booklet of the Internal Affairs Office, because I wanted to find out who dared to let Concubine Rong out of the palace in micro-clothes, and I wanted to investigate the responsibility of the violators, and I accidentally found out that Concubine Rong went to see the imperial grandmother that night. ”

Guo Chong frowned and stared at Guo Xu and said, "Then why didn't you come to report to me?" ”

Guo Xu said in a deep voice: "It's about Concubine Rong, how dare the sons and daughters talk nonsense?" Concubine Rong went out of the palace to play, but it was not a big deal. The sons and daughters can't make a big fuss. As long as people are safe and sound, they can turn big things into small things. If all these things come to bother the father, won't it make the father even more troubled? It was only afterwards that the imperial grandmother came forward to speak, and the retainers associated the two things. It's about the imperial grandmother, and the sons can't talk nonsense. Today I just chatted with my mother and said it, but I didn't expect my father to hear it, and the son's fault was that he shouldn't have said much, and he should have kept silent with his mother. ”

Guo Chong frowned and was silent, what Guo Xu said was still organized, and everything he did did not exceed his authority. Guo Chong actually realized that his anger was not in the fact that Guo Xu's mother and son were talking about the matter, but in the conclusion they had deduced. The conclusion is obvious, even if he is a mindless person, after comprehensive judgment, he knows that Concubine Rong is a lobbyist. And Guo Chong, who has experienced this incident, can deeply feel this.

Guo Conflict remembered the blood book that the Queen Mother took out that night. He didn't ask where the Bloody Book came from that day, but now all doubts were solved. The blood book is a joint complaint of the people of Hangzhou, and the blood book comes from Hangzhou, so it is naturally handled by Guo Bing. And the blood book fell into the hands of the Queen Mother, so naturally the princess handed it over to Concubine Rong, and Concubine Rong handed it over to the Queen Mother. The Queen Mother is indeed a saint, but this blood book made the Queen Mother think that Kang Zizhen should be killed, so she finally came forward. Of course, there is also the element of family affection. All these mysteries can be strung together into a whole thread, and the truth is revealed at this moment.

"In any case, it is not appropriate for you to talk about this in private, and it is not clear what the truth of the matter is. How can you be sure? That alone is a sign that you are acting recklessly. Guo Chong shouted in a deep voice. But in fact, these words have been forcibly made up, and the tone has softened a lot.

"What my father taught me was that it was the fault of his sons. The sons should report to their father, not talk about it behind their backs. Guo Xu knows when to be soft, and this is the time to be soft, and he wants to give his father a step down.

"What about you? What are you talking about? What do you mean by those words? How can you talk so nonsense? Arrange Concubine Rong like this? There is no contradiction between the two of you in your daily life, but how can you fabricate such words? If you don't tell the truth today, I will never spare you. Guo Chong turned his head and shouted at Concubine Mei.

Concubine Mei hurriedly kowtowed and said: "The emperor forgives the sin, the concubine knows that he is wrong, the concubine doesn't dare anymore, ask the emperor to spare the concubine." ”

"I want you to tell the truth, but I don't want to listen to you beg for mercy." Guo Chong shouted.

Guo Xu watched coldly, and he suddenly realized that his father actually wanted to hear the truth of the matter, not to prevent his mother from talking about it. The incident that the mother concubine said was actually related to the reputation of her father, and her father must have wanted to hear it out, but he was so clear.

"Mother, when your father asks, you can make it clear. Otherwise, you are fabricating lies to attack Concubine Rong. You may wish to inform your father of your thoughts, and perhaps he will be lenient. Guo Xu said in a low voice.

Concubine Mei was stunned and thought: Son, aren't you adding fuel to the fire? The emperor is angry because of this, and you still let me say it.

Concubine Mei peeked at Guo Chong, and saw that Guo Chong frowned, but he didn't speak, as if waiting for himself to speak, so she gritted her teeth and thought: Anyway, it's already like this, so I just said it all.

"The emperor was angry, and the concubine said yes. Things have to start with last year's New Year's banquet, does the emperor remember? You set up a banquet in the palace to entertain the emperor's relatives and relatives, etc., and Lin Jue, the son-in-law of the Liang Palace, also came, because the lord of Caiwei went to Hangzhou, so he brought his family member to one of his concubines called Green Dance. ”

Guo Chong frowned and thought about it, nodded and said, "There is indeed such a thing, and I approved it." Guo Bing is in Hangzhou, and the county lord of Caiwei is also in Hangzhou, and I want to let Lin Jue enter the palace to replace him, and also show grace. Speaking of which, he is not an outsider, after all, he is the son-in-law of Liang Wangfu, and he can be regarded as a national relative. But the concubine you mentioned, I haven't seen it. ”

"Her name is Lu Wu, Lin Jue and the county lord also accepted her as a concubine on the day they got married, and the emperor should have an impression when the capital was boiling." Concubine Mei said busily.

"I can't remember." Guo Chong frowned.

"The emperor has a lot of opportunities, and such trivial things naturally can't be remembered. But it doesn't matter, the emperor knows that this green dance is Lin Jue's concubine. At the banquet that day, she behaved unruly, and at first glance she looked like a wild girl in the countryside. That day, she also stained Concubine Rong's sister's gorgeous clothes. I thought that Sister Rong was going to reprimand her personally, but Sister Rong not only did not punish her, but also treated her very well, and rewarded her with a lot of things. Concubine Mei's thin lips twitched, and she said quickly and articulately.

"It's not a bad thing that you're tolerant and don't see the same women as you are. You also know that it is a country woman, and it is understandable that you don't know the number of etiquette in the palace. Guo Chong frowned.

"Oh, the concubine didn't mean that, the concubine didn't say that she wanted to punish the green dance, the concubine felt that Concubine Rong's sister was too good to her. Since that time, Concubine Rong's sister has often summoned Green Dance and often invited her into the palace to talk. I heard that she also asked the Ministry of Internal Affairs to issue a special entry and exit waist card. Whenever the green dance enters the palace to find her, she can let her in. Your Majesty, you said, who in our big week has this treatment? Xu'er has to be allowed to come to the harem, and she is good to let a country woman enter and leave the palace anytime and anywhere. But it's weird. Concubine Mei said coquettishly.

"This ...... It's a bit of a distraction. It's nothing, though. Guo Chong groaned.

"It's nothing. The concubine just felt curious about this matter, and she didn't think much about it. Until that day more than two months ago, the concubine went to talk to Concubine Rong's sister, and saw the woman named Green Dance in the outer hall of Rongxiu Palace, and took a look at her. Only then did I discover that this green dance was very similar to the one that Concubine Rong's sister was born when she was young. Even the way he walks is very similar. Concubine Mei said.

Guo Chong frowned and said, "Didn't you say that you had seen her before, why didn't you find out that she looked like a young woman at that time?" ”

Concubine Mei hurriedly explained: "Your Majesty, the previous time was at the banquet, a quick glance, where is there a closer look?" When she was in Rongxiu Palace that day, Lu Wu happened to be wearing the clothes that Concubine Rong's sister used to wear. It is the emerald green trimmed brocade jacket with a red velvet flower embroidered on the chest, which you should remember and often wear in the prince's mansion. At first glance, I thought it was Concubine Rong's sister, but later I found out that it was the green dance. The shape and posture seem to be ninety percent. The concubine also knew that she shouldn't think too much about it, but the concubine couldn't hide her curiosity, so she inquired a little after that. Only then did I know that Concubine Rong's sister was very good to this green dance, and summoned her into the palace many times, rewarded her with things, and treated her extremely tolerant and kind. Your Majesty, the concubine is not an eventful person, but the concubine feels that something is probably going wrong. If the emperor doesn't believe the words of the concubine, he can find a chance to meet the green dance, and then he will know that what the concubine said is true. ”

Guo Chong's face was extremely gloomy, he didn't really believe what Concubine Mei said, but as a man, he couldn't ignore all this. Concubine Mei's implication is that this Green Dance may be Concubine Rong's daughter, which means that Concubine Rong may have been unfaithful to herself. If Concubine Rong didn't have a relationship with Lu Feiming before marrying her, Guo Chong would feel better. However, Guo Chong knew that she had a marriage contract with Lu Feiming before, and this matter has always been a stalk in her heart. If it weren't for Concubine Rong and herself when they got married, Guo Chong would have punished her severely. Concubine Rong and herself were indeed perfect on the wedding night, so Guo Chong slowly let go of the matter. In addition, Concubine Rong gave birth to a son for herself, and Lu Feiming died suddenly, so many years have passed, and Guo Chong has no discomfort in his heart. But this incident suddenly appeared at this moment, but it aroused the block in Guo Chong's heart.

Concubine Mei and Guo Xu bowed their heads and knelt on the ground uneasily, peeking at Guo Chong from time to time. Seeing the uncertain look on Guo Chong's face, the mother and son were also up and down in their hearts. Concubine Rong is not an ordinary person, it is extremely inappropriate to talk about Concubine Rong behind her back, not to mention that this matter involves Guo Chong, if Guo Chong blames it, his crime will not be light. Concubine Mei made up her mind, if Guo Chong was to blame, she would take it all down, and she must not affect Guo Xu. If the emperor has a bad opinion of Guo Xu because of this, it is absolutely unacceptable.

"You ......" Guo Chong slowly opened his mouth: "You ...... I didn't report this matter to me, but I talked about it behind my back, secretly intending to investigate this matter, what is the purpose? What's in your heart? ”

"Your Majesty...... The concubine didn't have any intentions, and the concubine was really just curious. If you must say that you have intentions, the concubines are for the sake of the emperor and for the sake of Concubine Rong's sister. Except for me and Xu'er, the concubine didn't tell anyone about it. But that green dance in and out of the Rongxiu Palace, it is difficult to guarantee that someone will see the difference in the future, if there are rumors, it will not damage the royal reputation. Therefore, the concubines want to know the truth of this matter, one is for the sake of the emperor's reputation, and the other is to let her younger sister be innocent and correct her name. In addition, there is no intention, please let the emperor know. ”

Concubine Mei's words are not leaky, obviously she wants to find out what is unfavorable to Concubine Rong, but after she says this, she is full of protection.

Guo Chong sighed and pondered for a while: "This matter ...... I don't believe what you say, but as you say, in order to avoid rumors, maybe you should really look it up. ”

Concubine Mei was overjoyed and said repeatedly: "Yes, the concubine said that she wanted to check." ”

Guo Chong shouted coldly: "The investigation is to be investigated, but you are discussing this matter behind your back, this kind of behavior is absolutely not advisable." And hiding it from me and not reporting it to me is even more intolerable. Concubine Mei, you have been with me for so many years, and I have never seen you talk about people behind your back, do you want to be the woman with the long tongue and engage in sneaky things behind your back? ”

Concubine Mei hurriedly kowtowed and shouted: "The emperor is angry, this matter is the fault of the concubine, and the concubine deserves to die." ”

Guo Xu also kowtowed and said: "My father is angry, this matter is the fault of my son, I should report it to my father when I heard my mother talk about it." But Erchen felt that it was a matter of the harem, so Erchen retreated. It was caused by the lack of decisiveness in the actions of the sons. Today's sons shouldn't talk to their mothers about this, today it was their father who heard it, if someone else heard it and spread it, without finding out clearly, wouldn't it be the sons and mothers who were spreading rumors. Erchen was very ashamed. ”

Guo Chong waved his hand and said, "This matter has little to do with you, and you don't have to force it on you." You defend your mother's heart, I understand. Concubine Mei, you see, Xu'er understands better than you. Unwarranted suspicion is the most unacceptable, and I don't think I'm upset enough? It's rare to hear you babbling here after a few days of silence. ”

"The emperor is angry, the concubine really knows that she is wrong, and the concubine has kept silent about this matter since then, and never said a word." Concubine Mei kowtowed.

"If you don't say it, it doesn't mean that you will let go of your heart, I don't believe these nonsense words you say, I still trust Concubine Rong. But...... In order to get rid of these thoughts in your heart, lest you and Concubine Rong get along in the future. And avoid any other rumors. I decided that this matter would ...... It's better to check it out, and let Concubine Rong be innocent, and also gag your mouth. Guo Chong shouted in a deep voice.

Concubine Mei's eyes widened in surprise, the emperor's mind was really hard to guess, the emperor's joy and anger were really difficult to fathom, and the way he spoke was also one foot and one foot and one foot in the west, I didn't know his purpose.

But Guo Xu has already admired the five-body cast, his father is his father, and it is really a deep city, and it does not show anything. Obviously, he wanted to know the result, but he used such a crown reason to come out. This may be the way of the emperor, what he says is not the same as what he thinks in his heart, but he will achieve the goal he wants. There's so much to learn on your own.

"Xu'er, there is no need to fake others in this matter, the more people know about it, the more troubles there will be. I'll leave this matter to you. Guo Chong said in a deep voice.

Guo Xu was surprised, and hurriedly said: "Father, don't worry, the child will find out." ”

Guo Chong frowned and said: "I believe that you can find out the truth, but you need to pay attention, first, you must not make a big fuss about the city, otherwise I will not agree." is known by Concubine Rong, and you can't escape the blame. Second, whatever is found, it must be kept strictly secret. Thou shalt not say anything to anyone but me, not thy mother, nor ...... Your grandfather. Got it? ”

"Father and emperor don't worry, sons understand." Guo Xu said in a deep voice.

"Besides, I'd like to meet that Midori Dance and see what she looks like. You arrange it. Don't be suspicious. Guo Chong said lightly.

"The retainers obey the order, and the retainers will arrange it." Guo Xu promised.

Guo Chong nodded, stood up and walked out. Concubine Mei shouted, "Won't the emperor sit for a while?" The concubines accompanied the emperor to talk. ”

Guo Chong sneered: "It's better for you to reflect on it, I go to other places to wander, so as not to disturb you to think behind closed doors." ”

Concubine Mei's face was gloomy, and she kowtowed: "The concubine knows, and the concubine sends it to the emperor." ”

Guo Chong's words actually gave an order of punishment, that is, to ask Concubine Mei to think about it behind closed doors. How could Concubine Mei not understand.

Guo Xu knelt and kowtowed to see his father off, and comforted Concubine Mei again, and then said goodbye. Standing under the porch, looking at the scene of lush flowers and trees in the courtyard, Guo Xu had a smile on his face.