Chapter 128 Eight Kings Who Spit Blood
The entire city of Tokyo is whispering. The people at the feet of the emperor are extremely sensitive to gossip. The rumors about the imperial seal are becoming more and more true. The appearance and texture of the jade seal are vividly described, especially when it is well-known at home.
Shopkeeper Wang made good use of rumors as advertisements to boost Fan Lou's business, and stole a lot of business from Cai Ji.
Cai Ke, a capital tycoon, has begun to extend his hand to the catering industry in Tokyo. With its comprehensive management and unique dishes, it is like a tiger breaking into the flock of sheep. It is packed with people every day, which is a disaster for other restaurants.
Many old customers have lost their customers, and they would rather wait in line at Cai Kee's door than eat in a restaurant with only a few people nearby.
Fan Lou is the only restaurant that can compete with Cai Ji. It relies on the recent rumors of the Chuan Guo Seal. Many people believe that the drunk man was holding the Chuan Guo Seal that day. Even the counter of Fan Lou was touched.
Every time, I hope that the legendary artifact of the country can leave a trace of good luck.
Rumors like this cannot be blocked. Ding Wei knew this very well, so he did not block the news. However, he still wrote a notice in the name of Political Affairs Hall and had it posted at the downtown entrance of Tokyo City, to the effect that
: Everything about the Jade Seal of the State is all rumors. The truth or falsehood can only be determined by the news from the court. People are not allowed to spread alarmist news. If they are found, they will be sent to Kaifeng Prefecture immediately for investigation.
Who would take such a notice seriously without even a decent threat? Since the founding of the Song Dynasty, no one has been punished for his words. The so-called co-ruling the world with scholar-bureaucrats is not just lip service.
Many courtiers didn't understand what Ding Wei was doing. They didn't even see the imperial seal. How could they get the news out? What if the Liao people or the Dangxiang people found it before them?
"What are you wondering about? What Huo Laoqi described that day must be the appearance of the imperial seal. Unless he saw it with his own eyes, it would be impossible to describe it so closely. My husband and I decided to blockade the city of Tokyo until we find the imperial seal!"
Ding Wei's words caused an explosion in the court. Blocking the city of Tokyo was a big deal. Not to mention how much food was transported into the city from Shuimen every day? Not to mention the pigs, melons and fruits.
, firewood, charcoal and so on are countless.
"No need to worry, gentlemen. The so-called blockade is only temporary, not to mention that it is only allowed in but not allowed out..." Kou Zhun saw that everyone was angry and Yingtian explained in a deep voice that this matter was the result of discussions between the two princes.
In their opinion, these losses are nothing compared to the Jade Seal of Chuan Guo.
The queen sitting at the top frowned. She had never told herself about this matter at all. It was decided privately by the two houses, completely excluding herself! This matter seemed to be a thorn in Liu E's heart.
"Do the officials know about this?" Liu E asked loudly.
Her words made Kou Zhun frown slightly. Such a major event must require the official's approval. It was inappropriate for the queen to ask, but she had to reply: "The official knows about this and it was the official's idea. Otherwise, who would dare?"
Are you rashly blocking the city of Tokyo?"
Liu E nodded. Since the officials knew about it, there was nothing much to say. Although she was the supervisor of the country, she could not make major decisions. When it came to important matters such as passing on the imperial seal, she still had to listen to the officials' calculations.
She looked at the prince at the bottom of the imperial steps. He was in a state of wandering mind at this time, as if the matter had nothing to do with him. It seemed that the matter had nothing to do with him, but why did Chen Lin lead people to surround the East Palace? She couldn't think of it.
What she understood was that she didn't believe what Concubine Yang Xian had told her before. How could Chen Lin do such a thing as she was simply the prince's teacher.
But later she was relieved when she learned that it was related to the jade seal passed down to the country. Compared to the small jade seal, what was the relationship between father and son?
"Yi'er heard that there was a burglary in the East Palace the day before yesterday. Is there any loss?"
There was really no way to hide. Faced with the queen's concern, Zhao Zhen, who was watching the show, had no choice but to regain his energy and bowed to Liu E, who was in charge of him.
Having no place to escape, he broke into the East Palace rashly and was killed by the personal guard Sige and handed over to the Kaifeng Mansion for investigation."
The conversation between mother and son instantly attracted Ding Wei's attention: "The snitch that His Highness mentioned is the drunkard that was rumored before?"
Zhao Zhen shook his head: "No, he is just a flying thief. Although he has a jade seal on his body, it is definitely not a national jade seal. Didn't Chen Lin tell the princes?"
Ding Wei's face turned ugly, not only him, but also other ministers in the court. Kou Zhun was even more furious. This made Zhao Zhen burst into laughter. Chen Lin actually investigated the Yuxi matter on her own without telling these officials.
Now the secret is exposed and we will see how he ends up.
This game of chess has been played, and the situation is completely in his own hands. When Chen Lin and Wen Chen are fighting wits and courage, he is like a fisherman watching the clams in the river fighting. The real jade seal is already in his hands, although the sudden appearance of the snitch
It disturbed my own plan, but it did not cause any damage to the entire chess game.
In just three days, he can take the initiative to present the imperial seal to his father. This will not only gain the reputation of benevolence and filial piety, but also make pro-government a matter of course! How could he find this imperial seal by himself?
Zhao Zhen is in a good mood now and is thinking about what to eat for dinner. The drizzle in early spring always makes people feel a bit chilly. Should he cook hot pot with Yu Yan in the villa in the evening, or go to Cai Boyi's newly opened restaurant to enjoy the autumn breeze?
? It is said that the recipes I copied from the encyclopedia were of great help to the little fat man's restaurant, but this guy actually came and said that he had to pay the bills when he went to eat!
Thinking of this, Zhao Zhen felt unhappy, and was thinking about asking you to increase Zhao Miaoyuan's dowry. The dowry given to the princess of the Song Dynasty was not low, and it was worth tens of millions compared to future generations.
Zhao Zhen, who was just thinking about it, suddenly felt a chill on the back of his neck, and the cold eyes made him feel uncomfortable all over. Who dared to look at him like this in this court? What he turned around to see was his eighth uncle Zhao Yuanyan.
The old man who had lost his jade seal had a face full of resentment, as if everyone owed him eight hundred condoms.
But only Zhao Zhen knew where his resentment at this time came from. If it were him, I'm afraid he wouldn't feel well at this time. Even if the imperial seal has no use, it would be extremely satisfying to put it in his home.
But having said that, this Eighth King is really bold. He placed the national jade seal openly and openly in the treasure house. If he had to at least put it in a compartment of the treasure house, he would be able to rest assured.
As the queen's gaze ended, everyone slowly walked out of the palace. Zhao Yuanyan, who was standing behind Zhao Zhen, moved very slowly. As a sign of respect for the elders, Zhao Zhen followed him until Zhao Yuanyan suddenly stopped outside the palace.
He turned around and faced Zhao Zhen without saying a word, but there was a trace of hatred in his eyes.
It seems that he knows who exposed the secret in the palace, but he has no evidence. Zhao Zhen's habit is not to leave any traces of the crime, and he has taken this "virtue" to the extreme.
"Why is Uncle Eight looking at me like that?" Zhao Zhen's little face instantly became filled with innocence, and he blinked at Zhao Yuanyan.
When asked about his words, Zhao Yuanyan was speechless. He had no evidence to accuse the prince, let alone the matter of passing on the national jade seal. Otherwise, he would become a person with ulterior motives.
"Oh~ It's nothing. Your aunt's wind disease has improved a lot, and you led people to fight the fire again. Uncle Eight is specially thanking you!" A fake smile immediately spread on Zhao Yuanyan's face, and at this time, his heart was full of bitterness.
"Hey! Why do you need to thank Uncle Eight for this little thing? It's all a matter of course, but Uncle Eight looks ugly today. Do you want to ask the imperial doctor to take a look at it? At first I thought you had lost something at home!
"
Zhao Yuanyan's eyes shrank for an instant, and he shouted in his heart: This little fox stole it!
Zhao Zhen smiled slightly: "Eighth Uncle, there are some things that cannot be kept. If you keep them, you will be in trouble. My nephew is helping you, so please don't thank me!"
What he said was polite and polite, but he still couldn't get rid of the word shameless. How could anyone steal someone's things and then teach the owner a lesson in person? Zhao Yuanyan felt his anger rising, and his chest kept rising and falling. Zhao Zhen was afraid that he would suffer from cerebral congestion on the spot.
Hang up.
At this time, the sophisticated Zhao Yuanyan has noticed something unusual. A strange fire, a plaything-like woman, and two unrelated things ruined all his plans!
Will all the years of preparation be in vain? Will his dreams disappear? Dissatisfaction, pain, regret, and countless negative emotions combine to torture his heart.
After holding it in for a long time, Zhao Yuanyan still couldn't hold it back. He spat out a mouthful of old blood and said to Zhao Zhen while gasping: "You are really the Qilin of my Zhao family!"
Chapter completed!