Nirvana In Fire

In order to hold the emperor's birthday ceremony, the furnishings in the Wuying Hall have been completely renovated.

Those who are qualified to enter the palace are seated according to their different ranks. The male sect is headed by the king of Ji, and the first tier of the palace is right. The female family is surrounded by a low gold screen in an independent area in front of the left side of the royal seat. The ranks are divided around, the lower the rank is, the farther away from the throne, the officials of the fifth rank and below can only withdraw after bowing outside the hall, and are not eligible to participate in the following banquet.

Because there is no room for singing and dancing, there is no need to leave a large empty space in the hall. The ritual department arranged that everyone sit more compactly, and only laid a 10-foot square rug three feet away from the throne of the throne, for the ceremony. Those who chanted hymns stood there chanting.

For the ritual department, these are familiar things. The procedures, rules, and hall layouts all have systems and routines. There is no difficulty except trivialities.

Just a few days before Shouyi, this set of errands that can be completed step by step with eyes closed suddenly changed, because there was a temporary addition to the list.

As Da Liang Keqing, Mei Changsu could not be linked to any of the children in the palace. He was not a clan and had no definite rank. It was not easy to install among the royal court officials, but this guest was the emperor. His Majesty said personally that he would like to be invited. At that time, His Royal Highness Prince also specially ordered a "good life to take care of", so it is impossible to get the corner of the temple to sit. For this reason, the members of the ritual department can't think of it. The solution was anxious.

Unexpectedly, on the day of Shouyi, this knot was inexplicable. Mei Changsu, who had just stepped up the stairs, hadn't had time to speak with the clerk instructor who came to guide him, and Mu Qing jumped to welcome him, his face He smiled like a flower, and looked so familiar that he insisted on pulling him to sit with himself.

The Lishang Shangshu was originally very big.

Now it was just right to see that he had vaguely regarded Mei Changsu as the man of Mu's palace. Anyway, he was sitting at the same table with Mu Qing.

Don't squeeze others, there is close to the throne.

Without grievances, they are all happy.

The golden bell sounded nine times, and Xiao Jingyan helped Emperor Liang to take the seat of the Golden Order and settled in a stable position. His eyes quickly swept every corner of the hall.

Seeing Mei Changsu sitting on Mu Qing's side with a smile, and Princess Yang's expression was also calm, this was a little relieved to start officially.

In addition to reducing the number of songs, dances and musical performances, Yidian's program is not much different from previous years, that is, the pro-honor ministers bowed down in batches and offered congratulations, and the emperor rewarded them one by one.

Afterwards, the chanting officer announced a banquet, waiting for the emperor to order the chopsticks, and the wine was full.

Then the princes who were eligible for the ceremony led by the prince presented one by one their carefully selected and prepared birthday gifts.

Generally speaking, the whole hall is relatively solemn when worshiping.

But at the step of presenting birthday gifts.

The atmosphere in the hall has basically turned light, waiting for all the gifts to be displayed in public.

Confident courtiers will ask for orders, stand on the carpet in the temple, recite the hymns they made, and won praises with wonderful words or funny jokes to win the attention of the superiors.

Judging from previous experience, there will be one or two people who are particularly prominent in this carpet every year, so everyone is eating and drinking while waiting for who will make a big noise here this year.

"Ha ha, ha ha ha, that would be considered a poem ... ha ha ..." Mu Qing laughed at the table after an attendant from the Ministry of Industry, and laughed at the table. "Mr. Su, if I want to make such a poem, I will definitely be master Take the rattan ... "

"This poem can make you laugh like this. Among them, it has its own humor, and the old masters who taught you really can't make such a lively text." Mei Changsu smiled and corrected Mu Qing's view, but his eyes were light. Sweeping to the side and front, the lines at the corners of the lips slightly closed.

At the end of his line of sight, the low-browed princess came to Yangyang and princessed the cuffs of the thin plain fabric shirt, brushed the black cloud veil that was half hanging on the side of the face behind his head, his face was pale, but his eyes were dark, Soon after meeting with Xiao Jingyan's gaze, she stood up slowly.

"Auntie, where are you going?" Princess Jingning, who was sitting next to her, whispered in surprise, but Princess Changyang didn't seem to hear it at all, and the golden dressing room of the long dress had stepped out of the golden screen. In addition, he walked slowly to the carpet in the hall, standing upright.

There are many talented women in the royal family, and there are not many people who make poems and birthdays for the emperor, but they are all privately dedicated to the palace, and no one has ever stood in front of the carpet in the ceremony, not to mention Princess Yang Chang himself. Another is a woman with ups and downs and full of stories.

Therefore, her figure had just appeared, and there was silence in the hall. Everyone couldn't help pushing the cup to stop and opened her eyes to see her. Even Emperor Liang on the throne couldn't help but put down the gold cup in his hand. Asked in surprise: "Lin Yang, do you want to write poetry?"

"Sisters and sisters are lacking in literary talents, how can they make poems ..." In the eyes of Princess Changyang, she expressed her determination, took a deep breath, and raised her chin. "Your Majesty, please forgive sins. In front of all the pro-expensive adults, the surrogate minister Xie Yu confessed to the crime of deceiving the king and killing Zhongliang.

Disturbance to His Majesty Yaxing, the crime of the sister and sister deserves death, but the crime of Xie Yu is really horribly angry, people and gods are indignant, and the sister and sister do n’t dare to hide it. , Rong Chenmei played in detail. "

"What are you talking about ..." Emperor Liang was puzzled, "I heard that Xie Yu was already dead? His sins have been dealt with ... Lin Yang, although I did not pardon him, I saw How much of your face is still light, and it does not involve you and the children. What are your deficiencies, and you want to make such a mistake on my birthday ceremony? "

"Why do the sisters and sisters confess their sins in this palace, and your majesty will understand it naturally after listening to it." Facing the gloomy glance of the elder brother, Princess Yang came to Yangyang and gritted her teeth. The voice was also clearer, "Thirteen years ago, Xie Yu conspired with Xia Jiang, causing a scholar to imitate the handwriting of Chi Yan striker general Nie Feng, forge secret letter letters, frame the Shuai Lin rebellion, deceive the monarch, and finally make a splashing Tianda Case, one of the crimes ... "

In such a sentence, the entire Wuying Hall was like a spoon of cold water drizzled in boiling oil, and it instantly exploded.

Emperor Liang's face also changed, and he raised a trembling finger to Princess Chang and said angrily: "You ... you ... are you crazy?"

"To falsely accuse the content.

Xie Yu secretly sealed the Valley of Souls, forcing Nie Feng's office into desperation and annihilating the whole army.

And blame Lin Shuai, the second crime. "The Princess Changlai in Yang completely ignored the surrounding disturbances and still spoke loudly," Xie Yu used to stay in the army to understand the frontline battle situation and the dynamics of Chi Yan, and lied to Shuai Lin to send soldiers to Beijing.

Deceived His Majesty's Soldier, and Fuling Meiling with Xiajiang, taking advantage of the **** battle between the Red Flame Army and the invading Dayu Army, did not declare the purpose, surrender, and unexpectedly slaughtered, causing 70,000 loyal souls to lose Meiling, afterwards But falsely accused the victim of rebellion and had to die on the spot.

This is the third sin ... "

"Shut up! Shut up!" Emperor Liang finally couldn't hear it, shook his whole body like a sieve, yelling.

"Come here! Drag her down to me! Drag down!"

Several guards in the palace looked at each other for a while, and hesitantly walked over.

Just reached out and touched Princess Changyang's clothes.

After earning her, she immediately showed an expression of not daring to force her hand.

Stay aside.

"After the Meiling massacre, Xia Jiang and Xie Yu used the gold seal and private seal of Lin Shuai they paid to imitate the documents of exchange, falsely accusing Chi Yan of rebellion by the King Qi, intending to force the palace to usurp the throne, causing King Qi to suffer injustice. The whole door was destroyed, and the four crimes were blamed, "Princess Changyang came to know that she could not stop at this time, and did not look at the imprisoned warrior beside her. With a little momentum in her chest, she never stopped," Xie Yu after the injustice happened Relying on Xia Jiang's reliance on the military power and blocking all grievances, anyone who knows his inner conscience and has no intention of reporting is cut off by him one by one.

Five major crimes, the piles and pieces are written by Xie Yu, and they are absolutely nothing.

After reading his handwriting, the sister and sister were shocked and inexplicable, and they were uneasy day and night. Therefore, the emperor's first complaint, he also hoped that His Majesty clarified the grievances, conformed to the principles of heaven, and decided to reexamine the case of Chi Yan to reassure the soul of the people.

If you are favored, your sister and sister will die ... and you can look at yourself with peace of mind. "

The tears rolled down in the eyes of Princess Changyang, and she fell down with her sleeves folded, touching the ground with her forehead.

This slowly knocking head, like a heavy hammer, hit the chests of everyone in the temple.

Although the words are concise and there is no room for exaggeration, the truth that she confessed today is really shocking, but anyone who has a point of right and wrong and conscience in her heart is more or less aroused by some sorrow.

Amidst the uproar in the hall, Shi Yuanqing, the official of Shang Li, stood up and said: "Your Majesty, what the princess said is terrifying, and Xie Yu's handwriting is evidence, not fanaticism, if not thorough The investigation is not enough for the people of the Anchao government.

Please ask Your Majesty to play it, and appoint a fair minister to review the case of Chi Yan from that day onwards, and find out the truth, in order to honor His Majesty's virtuous virtue! "

His voice had just dropped, and Zhong Cheng Ling Liu Cheng, Cheng Ge Lao, Shen Zhui, Cai Quan and others had already appeared, and all said aloud: "The words of Shi Shangshu are very different, and they are secondaries!" I was a little excited. These were heavy courtiers. When they stood up, they immediately followed a large number of them. Even the idle King Ji slowly got up, his eyes slightly red. It is very reasonable for the court to ask, please Your Majesty Enzhun. "

"You ... even you ..." Emperor Liang's cheek fluttered loosely on his face, coughing for a few times, and the whole body couldn't sit still, leaning over the royal case, knocking a fragrant tea over Ground, "What are you doing? Do you force me? Xie Yuren are dead, they still say no sins, just a handbook, the truth is hard to tell. Retreat to me ... retreat ... "

"Your Majesty," Cai Quan took a step forward and raised his head, "The truth of this matter is not only about the offense Xie Yu deserves, but more importantly is to convince the world to deal with the court.

I have checked whether it is wrong or not, and if I have wiped it out, it will lead to a number of discussions. The people will be separated from Germany. The soldiers are afraid of the cold. The injured are the name of His Majesty and the stability of the Liangjiang Mountains. The case of Chi Yan will be re-examined! "

"Secretary! Second opinion!" Mu Qing almost waved his hand. "Such an immortal injustice, who dares to touch his conscience and say that it can be heard but not heard, not to ask? If the case is wrong, of course, we have to retry. This is the simplest reason! "

"Come on!" Emperor Liang was so angry that he had to spray directly, his teeth rattling, "Roaring the Golden Temple, Mu Qing, do you want to rebel?"

"Chen also seconded," Yan Hou interjected coldly, "The princess of the princess made her first complaint in public, and the past is clear, the facts are clear, and there is no absurdity. Filed for retrial.

The minister is really unknown, why does your majesty hesitate? "

His sentence penetrated into Liang Di's heart like a knife, making him angrily speechless.

At this moment, he had been watching with cold eyes, and the silent Crown Prince finally stood up in the eyes of everyone. The body wrapped in the dragon embroidered robe tilted slightly to the old emperor, showing in front of the weak and old A dazzling dignity and strength.

"Children seconded."

In this simple and simple four words, it seemed that with the energy of thunder and lightning, the floor fell and there was a sound, which instantly overwhelmed Liang Di's final defense and persistence.