Harue Kagetsu - Chapter 140

The palace is heavily guarded, and there are many barriers. It is not easy to take a person out. Not to mention, that person is still the emperor.

But people were like this, and they really disappeared out of thin air from the palace.

According to the palace officials, after retreating from the court during the day, the little emperor was reluctant to go to the imperial study to study. In the evening, taking advantage of the busyness of the queen mother, he brought a few palace servants who accompanied him to Linyuan secretly, and he was not allowed to tell the queen mother. This is not the first time, the palace servants naturally did not dare to report, but I did not expect that the person disappeared soon after entering the Linyuan.

Before Gao Yongrong returned to the palace, halfway along the way, he met the palace servant who rushed out of the palace to find her and reported the news, confirming the words from Luoshen.

Just now on Bailu Island, although she had the jade pendant worn by her son as proof, she still didn’t believe it.

In addition to not believing that her son could be robbed from the heavily defended palace, she also did not believe that Li Mu could actually rob her in front of him.

For more than half a year, others have not been in Jiankang.

That is to say, at least before the previous Northern Expedition, or even earlier, he had already planted a surveillance eye in the palace.

If he has the will, with his status as a powerful minister today, it is naturally not difficult to do this.

The scary thing is that everything happened without a trace. What’s more, in the past few years, she has learned the lessons from Xiao Daocheng in the past, and she is extremely guarded against the people in the palace.

But even under such circumstances, she didn’t even realize it beforehand. Until today, she wanted to start first, only to know that Li Mu, who was not in Jiankang at all, had taken the lead.

Gao Yongrong shuddered, another burst of anger attacked his heart, almost fainted, he became calm and rushed to the palace immediately.

The corners and corners of the entire Lin Yuan, including every room in the palace, were turned over and over. The city closed its gates urgently, and searched all over the night.

But her son, the current emperor of Dayu, disappeared without a trace. The only clue found in the end was that after dark, a car carrying filth once exited the side gate of the palace.

Although filthy carts are usually only collected in the morning to leave the palace, sometimes they will go out in the evening. Gongwei was not used to it, and because of the stench, he did not open the lids to check one by one, and let them out.

And this time, there is no record of the car coming back. In the end, only Ximen was found, and the end was unknown.

Gao Yongrong was absolutely certain that her son was taken away like this and sent out of the city.

Three days passed and the search went nowhere. On her desk, there was only one more girdle embroidered with golden dragons.

This morning, the light mist surrounding Bailuzhou has not yet dissipated. Luoshen, who had already packed up his simple clothes, and with his companions, was finally able to leave the ferry of Bailuzhou, which was surrounded by many, and board a westward road. the Clipper.

Gao Yongrong stood on the bank with dozens of court officials behind him, staring at Luoshen without saying a word.

Feng Wei’s face was full of sorrow, and his expression was even more anxious. Before chasing the bow, he insisted, “Madam, even if the imperial court and the Grand Sima disagree and the Grand Sima is dissatisfied, you must not act like this! Listen! I said, stay here for a while, send His Majesty back, and then persuade the Great Sima to return to the capital, then it will be a war and peace, and it will not be too late to discuss again…”

Everyone knew in their hearts what it meant for Li Mu to forcibly pick up his wife at this juncture.

Those poor officials who were newly promoted in the past few years were all worried and solemn.

The waiter, Liu Hui, was very excited, stepped forward, and said loudly, “Mr. Feng’s words are bad!”

“For many years, the war has been endless, and the people have been fighting hard for a long time, and people’s minds are calm. Now it is difficult to have such an opportunity. The queen mother is out of compassion and conforms to the people’s will, so she has the intention to stop the war and talk about peace. It is good for the country and the people! Li Da Sima ignores the hearts of the people, deceives the young ruler of the country, holds high positions of power, and is dedicated to fighting for merit, and it’s just that he has committed such a disobedience and crime today.

“May I ask, what is the difference between Da Sima’s move and Xu Mi, the chaotic minister and thief at the beginning?”

The officials standing behind him nodded in agreement.

“Have you forgotten, Madam, that you are also the daughter of the Gao family? Although Gao Xianggong is not in the imperial court now, but he is very handsome, who would dare to forget? If he knew that the Da Sima took advantage of the situation to act so recklessly today, how could he just sit back and watch?” Liu Hui said again.

The voices of discussion rang out. Everyone pointed at Luoshen’s back and pointed.

Luoshen stopped, turned around and said, “If my father is in the imperial court now, do the princes think that he would ignore the open provocation of the Xianbei people against Chang’an, and like the princes present, he would gladly go to discuss some peace with Murong, and talk about the rule of the north and the south. ?”

She looked as usual, but the sarcasm in her words came to her face.

Liu Hui and the ministers behind him were all stunned and looked at each other with dissatisfaction on their faces.

A doctor with white hair and beard pointed at Luoshen, tremblingly said: “My father and I used to communicate with each other, but I saw you grow up. Be modeled by the world. Today, the great Sima blatantly provokes the imperial court. If you don’t dissuade him, you will just follow blindly. How can you say such a thing?”

This old doctor has a wide range of arts, is good at literary and fu, and is a famous person in the world. That year, Xu Mi attacked Jiankang, and he fled to Qu’a with the empress. He was too frightened after the event, and immediately retired when he returned. In recent years, he has not appeared in the court.

Today, he was also invited by Gao Yongrong.

In addition to putting pressure on herself, she wanted to use this method even more so that everyone in the world would know that Li Mu was the one who rebelled and betrayed the court first.

Luoshen replied: “Old Shibo doesn’t ask about world affairs, and he has an excellent reputation. How dare you target Shibo for what your niece just said?”

Married Li Mu at the age of sixteen, and the years are fleeting, the time is pressing, how could the ignorant girl who was full of unwillingness and stabbed people with a knife on her wedding night, how could she have thought that today, many years later, from the day she was born From the beginning, he was crowned with one of the most noble surnames in the Southern Dynasty, and he would stand against them like this.

A foot of water, like a giant abyss that can no longer be crossed, lies between her and the imperial city of Jiankang.

In her heart, she was filled with emotion.

At this moment, she suddenly felt some sympathy for her father. He is full of ambition, not incompetent, but he can’t get rid of the shackles of his innate surname and family. What is the meaning of the born child who does not know where to go?

She felt more distressed for Li Mu. A man who stood up to the sky, turned the tide and collapsed, and helped the dangerous building to collapse. In the end, he was still on the journey of **** battle, but his woman was to be held in the capital as a human being. If you don’t obey, you will be treacherous, chaotic ministers and thieves.

Such a dynasty, even if it is related to her, and her blood is intermingled, why can’t she let it go?

“If you don’t remember Li Mu’s credit, you scoundrel and thief! Is this all your evaluation of him as an official in the court all these years?”

Her eyes swept across the face of the sad and horrified old official, and looked at the faces of ministers.

“Let me guess, why you hate him so much. The Southern Dynasty has raised countless gluttons over the years, all of them are noble and elegant, but they are insatiable greed. The mouth of the people who take food. Even if it is just a small mouthful, he is not willing to spit it out. But he told you to spit out what you swallowed, so you are all afraid of him, hate him, and have no way to take him! His opportunity is knowingly plotting against the tiger, and you don’t want to miss it.”

There was a sneer on her lips.

“In your eyes, what is Chang’an, what is Luoyang, and what are those Northland survivors who are struggling to survive under the iron hoofs of the Hu people. Compared with the little fat you spit out of your mouth, these are all worthless. Just a mention. Whoever stops you from looting the people’s fat and the people’s ointment, he is a chaotic thief, and you have to get rid of him quickly.”

Surrounded by silence, Feng Wei gradually became ashamed and remained silent.

“Liu Shizhong, did I guess right?”

Luoshen looked at Liu Hui.

Liu Hui said angrily, “What nonsense! How dare you slander the court and officials like this!”

Luoshen snorted: “Since you have put the name of a chaotic minister and a thief on my husband’s head, I will naturally speak to you for him. You don’t need to admit it.”

She stared at Liu Hui and sneered: “Liu Shizhong, you are called the General of Conquering Captives, but I don’t know where you have taken captives, and where you have betrayed them? If you still want to show your face, I advise you to watch early and ask the Queen Mother to grant you The name of a General Qu A is worthy of the name.”

This is an innuendo that when Jiankang was difficult, he refused to stay with Gao Qiao to protect the city and escaped to Qu’a in the name of protecting the emperor.

Although the atmosphere was solemn, the officials standing behind Feng Wei had guarded Jiankang along with Gao Qiao. Hearing Luoshen so blatantly mocking Liu Hui, he couldn’t help but laugh in a low voice. Hearing his sudden laughter, he hurriedly clenched his fists and covered his mouth again, coughing.

“you you…”

Liu Hui’s white and clean face turned blood red now, raised his hand and pointed at Luoshen angrily, so angry that he was speechless for a while.

“Go back all!”

Gao Yongrong, who had always had a calm face, suddenly spoke up.

Liu Hui glared at Luoshen, and with the support of a few people around him, he rushed away angrily.

Soon only Luoshen and Gao Yongrong were left at the riverside pier.

Luoshen stands on the bow of the boat, and tall graceful stands on the bank of the river.

There was silence in the ears, only the sound of the river water tapping on the shore stones.

“Ami, in my heart, since I was a child, I have always regarded you as my sister. I will give you one last chance. This time, as long as you are willing to stand on my side, I will forgive the past.”

Gao Yongrong said.

Luo Shen looked at her.

“Elder sister, since I was a child, I have always regarded you as my sister. I know that you won’t fully believe in Rongtei. Can you tell me why you would rather seek skin with the tiger than Li Mu to continue the Northern Expedition for Dayu , take back the homeland, and complete this great cause that is enough to be recorded in the history?”

Gao Yongrong avoided Luoshen’s attention and frowned: “You have to understand me. In recent years, he has indeed made a lot of contributions to the court, but he has also caused countless troubles. People like Liu Hui just now, I can’t ignore their intentions completely. These, I have suppressed for him in the past. Now it’s really not a good time to fight Beiyan again.”

Luo Shen shook his head.

“Sister, it’s all over now, why do you have to tell me this again? Li Mu is the one who leads the troops. No one knows better than him whether he can fight.”

“I guessed the thoughts of Liu Hui and the others just now, so I might as well guess what my sister is thinking now.”

She stared into Gao Yongrong’s eyes.

“Sister, you are different from those of Liu Hui. They hate him for taking away the benefits of their generation. But you are afraid that he will take away your power. Afraid that the world only sees Li Mu, and that Xiao Shi is not seen, and that he is more powerful than the master, Instead. So you would rather guard this half of the country and keep a corner, rather than let him recover the Central Plains.”

“Even if he doesn’t have the heart to disobey the minister, and he has never installed anyone to keep me safe before, and let me stay here as a pledge, you can’t tolerate him, can you?”

Gao Yongrong’s face stiffened as he gritted his teeth, “Ami, compared to the glory and wealth that Dayu’s Jiangshan and sister can give you in the future, what is a man worth? Besides, he’s from a humble background, and he’s not worth doing for him at all!”

“I’ll ask you one last time, do you really want to abandon the Gao family and Dayu for that surnamed Li?”

She emphasized: “I tell you, Li Mu has no tomorrow! If you leave, you will regret it!”

Luoshen smiled slightly.

“I was born with the surname Gao, my mother is the eldest princess of Dayu, and I will never forget, sister, you were good to me in the past. I didn’t want to be like this, but today I have to. Because I know, He deserves it!”

“He is really like what you said. Tomorrow is gone, and I have to spend the day with him. These years, for the sake of this court, my husband and I have been separated for too long. I miss him, I I know he misses me too. I’m leaving.”

“Don’t worry, after I leave, Deng’er will return safely. I can assure you of this.”

Luo Shenchao, who was standing stiffly on the shore, gave a solemn final salute to Gao Yongrong, then ordered Fan Cheng to set sail, turned around and entered the cabin, and never looked back.

Fan Cheng ordered the sailors to take their places, and the boat sailed away in the midst of the rising sun, heading west along the river.