Chapter 416: Extra 07 Resurrection
Chapter 416 Extra 07 Restoration
Even if Gu Ming clenches his teeth and refuses to admit it, all these actions on the scene can tell that there is something wrong in his heart.
The candidates were all horrified. In just one hour, they had witnessed a drama with twists and turns and climaxes. They couldn't help but feel ashamed that they had sympathized with Concubine Yang before.
The advocate's mood was a little more complicated. Thinking back to what Gu Jue said in Mingfang Tea House before, "listening both will lead to enlightenment, partial belief will lead to darkness", and he felt more and more profoundly that it meant something, and he felt something in his heart.
"Your Majesty..." Seeing Gu Ming kowtow to Gu Jue so humbly, Mrs. Yang felt extremely distressed. The trace of resentment towards her son disappeared in her heart and she wanted to defend him.
But Gu Ming quickly reached out and grabbed one of Yang Taifei's sleeves and gave her a look. If the mother and concubine were to continue talking, he would probably offend the new emperor completely today, and he would also die.
There was a long silence in the hall. Gu Ming's forehead rested on the ground and he didn't move for a while.
After a while, Gu Ming finally couldn't help but move. He raised his head and looked straight ahead, meeting Gu Jue's cold eyes, as dark as night and as cold as water.
Gu Ming was flustered by Gu Jue's gaze, and his heart was beating wildly, as if it was about to jump out of his throat.
Gu Jue smiled slightly and announced: "Gu Ming misappropriated public funds and made loan sharks privately. He will be handed over to the three departments for trial."
Gu Ming: "!!"
Concubine Yang: "!!"
The bodies of both mother and son trembled violently.
"No!" Gu Ming denied loudly, "I did not embezzle public funds, absolutely not."
At this point, Gu Ming could only choose the lesser of two evils. He gritted his teeth and said, "Your Majesty, I made a private usury loan, but I did not misappropriate public funds. The money was the dowry of my mother-in-law and my concubine."
Gu Jue stared at Gu Ming quietly.
His eyes were clearer, colder, and brighter, like a sharp sword piercing him.
The invisible pressure around him made Gu Ming feel alarm bells ringing in his heart, and the chill continued to spread and intensify in his body.
"A dowry of three hundred thousand?" Gu Jue changed his sitting position slightly and leaned gently on the back of the dragon chair, "Do you dare to say it again?"
"..." Gu Ming's eyes flickered, thinking whether Gu Jue was deceiving him or if he really knew something.
Gu Jue continued: "On the eighth day of the winter last year, you received 300,000 taels of silver from the inner treasury one month in advance. This silver was supposed to be used to repair the Ancestral Temple, but you misappropriated it and gave it to Li Er privately. Or not?"
As he spoke, he put the index finger of his right hand on his temple and moved it casually.
Gu Jue knew, he actually knew everything! Gu Ming's eyes were filled with panic and he didn't dare to look directly at Gu Jue anymore. His whole body felt like he was soaking in an ice pool, and he was chilled to the bone from head to toe.
Either he had to admit that Concubine Yang and his wife had a dowry of 300,000 taels of cash, or he had to admit that he had misappropriated a huge sum of money to repair the Ancestral Temple.
There was no third way for him to go.
However, 300,000 taels of silver seemed outrageous even when he thought about it. In this capital, even a relatively wealthy family could prepare 50,000 taels of silver as a dowry for their legitimate daughter. It was already extremely rich. He When his wife married him, she accompanied him with thirty-two dowries and twenty thousand taels of cash, and his mother-in-law had even less.
What should he do if the next step is that the new emperor asks him to submit a dowry list, or directly declares his in-laws and Concubine Yang's natal family to hand over the dowry? !
Gu Ming was conflicted in his heart. He was even more uneasy and frightened. He didn't dare to reply at all, and another line of cold sweat slid down his cheeks.
"explain!"
Gu Jue's volume increased slightly, and Gu Ming was so frightened that he almost bit his tongue.
"Yes, I misappropriated the money." Gu Ming's body collapsed like mud, "I plead guilty and beg the emperor for forgiveness!"
"Your Majesty, for the sake of me being a descendant of the Gu family, please handle me lightly!"
Gu Ming kowtowed hard, making a thumping sound. After a while, his forehead was bruised and he felt like he was mourning: It's over, it's over!
In response to this, Gu Jue showed no emotion, not even moving his eyes or eyebrows. He was neither happy nor angry, and said calmly: "Just because you are a descendant of the Gu family, I must deal with you impartially."
"Come here, take Gu Ming into custody, and let the Third Division decide a date to hear the case."
Trial by the three agencies? ! Concubine Yang also heard it, and her eyes went dark for a while.
This case could have been a minor matter or a serious matter, but Gu Jue was so cruel that he insisted on putting Gu's housework on the table and handling it as official business!
How will the third division judge next? !
I'm afraid that being exiled and having one's family confiscated are considered frivolous... Concubine Yang didn't dare to think about it any more.
The candidates couldn't help but think of the scene in front of the Dengwen Drum an hour ago, and they felt even more ashamed: they were actually incited by someone else's few words. They felt that the demon queen was causing trouble to the saints, and that the new emperor was bewitched by beauty. The appearance of a faint king.
Thinking about this now, they all wanted to dig a hole in the ground and get in.
If they are so confused, even if they become Jinshi in the future, how can they be parents and officials, discern everything and redress the grievances of the people!
The princes all looked solemn, but Prince Li looked hesitant, wanting to plead for Gu Ming.
He knew that Gu Ming had made a huge mistake, but Gu Ming was a member of the clan after all, and if he made a big fuss, it would damage the clan's face.
Prince Li suggested thoughtfully: "Your Majesty, should this case be handed over to the clan government for trial?"
"What about Queen Clan?" Gu Jue asked with a half-smile.
"..." Prince Li was speechless.
Well... in Gu Jue's heart, his queen is the most important thing. Who made Mrs. Yang and Gu Ming so stupid that they insisted on trying to get on top of the queen and throw dirty water on the queen?
Therefore, the three adults, the Minister of Punishment, the Minister of Dali Temple, and the Censor of Zuodu, quickly stood up and bowed solemnly: "I obey the order. I will definitely handle this case impartially."
Gu Jue continued to give his verdict: "The concubine Yang made false accusations to deceive the emperor, failed to teach her son well, and took the concubine's position to serve as a warning to others."
Yang: "!!"
Then, Gu Jue gave the Yang family the final "fatal blow": "The title of King Jingjun is vacant. It is not a long-term solution. It is my decree that Gu Jin reinstate the title. Gu Jin has no fault and is the eldest brother. He should inherit the title." ”
This time, even Gu Jin was shocked.
After being stunned for a moment, he solemnly bowed to Gu Jue and said, "I thank you for your grace, Your Majesty."
What? ! Yang's eyes were wide open, her heart was crushed hard by a heavy object, and she was in pain.
Doesn't that mean that she gave all the title and property of the Prince's Palace to Gu Jin? ! Gu Jin actually regained his title, but her son was going to be a prisoner, and the rest of his life would be completely ruined...
Unable to face this cruel reality any longer, Yang rolled her eyes and fainted on the stretcher.
Gu Jue didn't even look at the Yang family, and said to Prince Li: "Uncle, I saw that the division of the Jingjun Palace last year was not straightforward, half-divided, and continuous. I have to trouble you to host it for them again." Family separation matters.”
"Since the family is not united, it would be better for this family to separate as soon as possible."
What Gu Jue means is that when the Jingjun Prince's Palace was divided last year, only Gu Jin's room was divided, and the other concubine rooms were not divided. This time, before Gu Jin officially resumed his title, all the concubine rooms were divided. Get out and save yourself the trouble.
Prince Li said yes repeatedly and agreed without saying a word.
Immediately afterwards, Gu Ming was dragged down by the Jin Yiwei, but Gu Ming still refused to give up. His heart-wrenching begging for mercy gradually faded away: "Your Majesty, I know I was wrong..."
As for the unconscious Yang, he was also carried out by two chamberlains.
No one present cared about the fate of the mother and son, thinking that they both deserved their punishment.
After the trial of the case was over, the two imperial guards took the four officials out of the Huagai Hall.
The matter has come to light, but the mood of the four movers has not calmed down. Their thoughts are still surrounding the incident just now, and they are filled with emotion. Although the new emperor was young, he was very sophisticated in his actions. As he talked and laughed, his boats and oars were wiped out in ashes, which made them deeply understand the power of the emperor.
The disciples went out in a daze.
Immediately afterwards, the three adults including the Minister of Punishment also left wisely.
After exiting the Huagai Hall, Zuodu Yushi raised his hand and twirled his beard, and whispered thoughtfully: "Is the emperor determined to purge the clan?"
The new emperor knew very well about Gu Ming's misappropriation of public funds and loan sharking. He must have investigated it clearly long ago, but just kept it secret.
Concubine Yang and Gu Ming, mother and son, are really stupid. If they beat the drum of acknowledgment and report to the imperial court, they are hurtling into the new emperor's knife.
If there had not been a joint trial by the three divisions, this case could have been given a lighter sentence. Now, once it goes to court, the three divisions will inevitably adopt the attitude of "the emperor commits a crime and is equally guilty as the common people" and make a fair verdict.
Gu Ming was used by the new emperor to scare the monkeys, so that the clan members could learn from it.
The Minister of Dali Temple thought more, thinking about Ji Mingzhi, and murmured in a low voice: "First the army, then the clan, and then..."
Next, whose turn is it?
The three adults couldn't help but look at each other thoughtfully.
Yes, the new emperor personally tried the case this time and deliberately announced their entry into the palace. I am afraid that he was not only determined to sentence Gu Ming severely, but also used them to tell the civil servants his determination to clean up the court.
Zuodu Yushi smiled slightly, stroked his sleeves, and walked forward with his hands behind his back, saying meaningfully: "It's white, it can't be blackened; it's black, it can't be whitened, it's time to straighten it out. "
After they left, the Huagai Hall became quite quiet, with only four people left, Gu Jue, Shen Qianchen, Prince Li and Gu Jin.
Everyone here is his own family, so Gu Jin's expression and tone became more casual, not at all restrained, and said with a salivating face: "Your Majesty, I have been reinstated, what about Qiniang?"
He asked Gu Jue, but it was Shen Qianchen who answered: "The princess is nicer than the county owner."
Shen Qianchen meant to promote Gu Zhiyan from county lord to princess.
Gu Jin didn't mean to be polite to them at all. He smiled and said, "Princess Hui'an, yes, it sounds much nicer than Princess Hui'an."
Prince Li was amused and let out a hearty laugh.
Gu Jue turned to Shen Qianchen and asked, "Is this the decree I gave Qiniang to you?"
Shen Qianchen responded with a smile.
Gu Jin was happy and hurried back to his home to announce the good news to his wife and daughter, but Gu Jue called out again: "Gu Jin, I plan to set up a temporary Supervisory Yuan to supervise the interrogation matters, and you will be responsible for it. The interrogation is around the corner, and the time is relatively short. Come on, please work hard." Gu Jin was delighted and immediately accepted the order.
The examination is to select talents for the imperial court, and it is of great importance. The importance of this job can be imagined. He knew that this was an opportunity given to him by Gu Jue. Should he continue to be an idle clan member, or should he continue to be a member of the imperial family for himself? Earn a place in one fell swoop.
Prince Li smiled and stroked his beard, also feeling relieved.
As a clan leader, he certainly hopes that the new emperor can reuse the clan's children, so that the Gu family can flourish.
Immediately, Prince Li and Gu Jin also left.
It was getting late, and the sound of the second watch could be heard in the distance. Tonight was Chinese Valentine's Day, and the entire imperial city was still brightly lit.
When Gu Jue and Shen Qianchen came out of Huagai Hall, Pei Linye was waiting outside and reported, "Master Ninth, Yang has been sent back to the Prince's Mansion."
Gu Ming had been taken to the prison to wait for the trial of the three divisions, but Gu Jue let Yang go and only took away her life.
"You made people stare at Yang." Gu Jue ordered calmly.
Pei Linye cupped his fists and took his life.
The two exchanged a tacit look.
They all knew that Ms. Yang was instigated by others. Her plan failed this time and she also involved her son. Ms. Yang would definitely not be willing to accept it and she would definitely do something for her son. Gu Jue did not put Yang in prison for this reason.
After Pei Linye left, Gu Jue and Shen Qianchen walked hand in hand in the direction of Qianqing Palace, taking a leisurely walk.
The evening breeze was blowing, and the stars and moon in the sky looked down quietly.
Shen Qianchen's right hand was still playing with the folding fan, and he said with a smile: "Who do you think...who is it?"
What she asked was who deliberately encouraged Mrs. Yang to get involved with her.
"Wei Jingze." Gu Jue replied affirmatively.
Shen Qianchen pursed his lips and smiled, his smile was smart and cute, and he understood this in his heart.
The king is strong but the ministers are weak.
Gu Jue was too strong, making it impossible for Wei Jingze and his party to do whatever they wanted like when the late Emperor Gu Lang was in power. They suffered setbacks many times, especially in the case of Ji Mingzhi. Wei Jingze suffered a big setback. She probably wanted to use Concubine Yang's trouble to force Gu Jue to reveal his flaws.
They wanted Gu Jue to learn a lesson, so that Gu Jue would not dare to act recklessly in the future, and to make Gu Jue listen to the words of veterans like them in the future.
Shen Qianchen opened the folding fan gracefully, fanned it twice with a smile, and looked at him with bright eyes.
Gu Jue smiled and said: "Watch it first. The court has been too chaotic in the past few years."
He said "these few years" refers to the past few years after Gu Lang ascended the throne, and his sarcasm was palpable.
Shen Qianchen nodded clearly.
No matter how strong Gu Jue is, he can't attack his ministers without reason, so he has been waiting for an opportunity, an opportunity to clean up the court.
Thanks for your hard work!
Shen Qianchen fanned him encouragingly, and the wind blew up a strand of hair on his temples, adding a bit of the fairy spirit of "I want to ride the wind back home."
Shen Qianchen pursed his lips and smiled, enjoying himself.
Under the moonlight, her eyes curved into a pair of crescent moons, and her smile was sweet and delicate.
Gu Jue didn't know what she was laughing at, so he took the fan and fanned the two of them.
Shen Qianchen suddenly thought of something, tugged on his sleeve and said, "By the way, you have to put away that bamboo sign. In ten days, I will go with you to get the paper."
Thinking that someone actually wanted to sell test questions to Gu Jue, Shen Qianchen felt that this was so funny that he couldn't help but laugh out loud.
Smiling, she leaned towards Gu Jue.
The shadows cast by the two people on the ground were closely together.
Gu Jue let her lean on his shoulder and asked her softly: "Are you tired?"
Shen Qianchen shook his head, and then asked him: "Are you tired?"
Before Gu Jue could react, Shen Qianchen said again: "We will have a rest tomorrow. Let's sleep a little longer tomorrow morning." She simply assumed that Gu Jue was tired.
However, Gu Jue still shook his head: "Zhuang Maohua will come to see me tomorrow morning for free money."
Zhuang Maohua is the Minister of War.
"..." Shen Qianchen pouted, his cheeks bulging with anger.
Tomorrow was the ten-day break, and she originally thought that Gu Jue could sleep with her until midnight and then enjoy a hearty breakfast. After breakfast, they went for a walk, played chess or something, and spent a pleasant morning.
Who thought that the Minister of the Ministry of War was so ignorant!
Disgusting, really disgusting. Shen Qianchen's mouth was so raised that it could lift a bottle of oil.
Gu Jue handed her the fan again, rubbed the top of her hair with his free hand, and said, "Sleep a little longer, and I'll catch up with you when I come back."
Shen Qianchen responded dully.
She would often listen to Gu Jue talk about court affairs, and she also knew that he was busy with "free money" recently.
It took the Ministry of War more than a month to complete the statistics of all soldiers in all states in the country except the Northland. There were a total of 600,000 registered soldiers, but the actual number was less than 300,000.
This matter is no small matter.
Even though he knew it, Shen Qianchen still hated the fact that these people came to Gu Jue for everything big or small.
The next morning, while having breakfast, Shen Qianchen still had the urge to send Zhuang Maohua away.
She stared at Gu Jue as he ate one more steamed bun, then let him go, half coquettishly, half instructing: "You have to come back early to have lunch with me."
Gu Jue wiped his mouth with a handkerchief, smiled slightly, rubbed the top of her hair and said, "Wait for me."
These four words of endearment made Shen Qianchen very happy.
She likes to wait for him, or in other words, he will only say this to her: Wait for me.
She nodded and smiled with a crooked face, which almost said, I will be good.
Gu Jue rubbed her head again.
After Gu Jue left, Shen Qianchen lost his appetite. Anyway, it was best to eat until he was full.
She "obediently" ran to the pharmacy at the back to make medicine.
Before they moved into Qianqing Palace, Gu Jue had the place renovated and added a study room and two pharmacies specifically for Shen Qianchen. One of the two pharmacies is used to store various conventional medicinal materials; the other is used by Shen Qianchen to prepare medicinal materials, boil medicines and make medicines.
Gu Jue's medicine was prepared by Shen Qianchen himself, and she was worried about letting others take over.
This medicine is used to detoxify corpses.
Gu Jue's corpse poison had been deposited in his body for more than two years. She estimated that Gu Jue would have to take the medicine for at least three months.
The decoction needs to be simmered for an hour.
Shen Qianchen sat nearby and watched the fire in person. Occasionally, he gently fanned the stove with a cattail leaf fan.
When the soup was ready, Gu Jue came back.
Shen Qianchen poured the soup for him personally and blew on it. When the temperature of the soup was suitable for his mouth, he handed the medicine bowl to him.
The strong medicinal smell scared away the birds and cats in the yard.
Where the cat jumped over, the delicate flower bush shook violently twice, shaking off a large number of fine petals, as if it was startled.
Shen Qianchen looked at Yueying's figure that he was trying to avoid, and burst into laughter.
Gu Jue drank the soup in one breath and said jokingly: "It's not afraid of the sky or the earth, it's just afraid of your medicine."
Yueying's body is very healthy and rarely gets sick. Shen Qianchen prescribed medicine to her only once when she was infected with wind and cold. After that time, the cat avoided her for more than ten days.
"No way, it's afraid of you." Shen Qianchen said, reaching out to check his pulse, "Cats know how to watch people order food."
Normally cats are not afraid of Gu Jue, but when Gu Jue is really angry, the cat is the first one to escape. Cats seem to naturally know who they can mess with and who they can't mess with.
"That's right." Gu Jue nodded matter-of-factly and narrowed his eyes with a smile. His "kitten" is not like that!
Shen Qianchen didn't pay attention to his meaningful smile. He focused on the pulse under her finger and held his breath...
Soon, she retracted her hand, curled her lips and smiled, her heart completely relieved.
Sure enough, it was the corpse poison that affected Gu Jue's heart.
After taking the decoction for more than a month, the corpse poison was suppressed and resolved, and Gu Jue's heart gradually became stronger, not as weak as before.
very nice!
Shen Qianchen hugged his arm happily and rubbed her head against his shoulder, tender and soft.
Her Jiuya will never leave her again!
(End of chapter)