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Volume 2: Director Lin Chapter 46 Catching Insects

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    In such extraordinary times, everyone is making plans.  The latest chapter: Prince Yu plots when the emperor will ascend 1, the emperor plots how to use his last breath to defeat his old enemy, and the Rong family father and son plot how to survive in the cracks.

    Rongshi came back very late. After hearing the news about Songyin, his mind couldn't stop for a moment, and he was worried when he got home.

    "The father and son are indeed blessed. They are of the same official rank and even if they look at the court, they can't find any other family.  This kind of favor does not come in vain. When the late emperor promulgated his will, he allowed the bachelor to be present. The change of "heir" to "four" was a big lie. No one facilitated it, and there was no manpower to turn the tide. How could the current situation come about?

    The hearts of masters all over the world are generally the same as those of parents. They favor a student very much, as if they really know how to take care of their own children.  At that time, when the emperor was his elder brother, he had fallen under the sect of Xueshi Rong. The fourth son of the emperor had a diligent and honest nature and never cheated or cheated.  The young man is ambitious, sensitive and eager to learn, and is deeply loved by his master.  The late emperor had six sons, all of whom had good minds, among whom Yan Fang and Yan Sui were the most outstanding.  The emperor's inheritance adheres to one point. There are direct descendants and no direct descendants. The two brothers were both born to Empress Xu, and Yan Fang was the direct eldest son. Therefore, Bachelor Rong and several important ministers got into trouble, and Mian Yu fell.  It's on the fourth prince's head.  After the emperor came to the throne, he was grateful for their benefits and rewarded several ministers, especially bachelors. He praised them again and again.  The emperor and Rong Shi had known each other since they were children. Privately, they had a friendship like buddies. The two generations of father and son had worked for the emperor, which was why the Rong family was as glorious as it is today.

    However, human nature is ultimately selfish. I used to rely on others, but at a critical moment, I still take care of myself.  The emperor's illness was kept secret. If Lu Run hadn't taken special care of Songyin, they would still be planning to deal with Prince Yu.  Without the emperor's full support, is the emperor's brother so easy to manipulate?  Yan Sui kept a low profile and looked peaceful on the surface, but secretly there was no wind or waves.  The challenge to the imperial power never needs to be tense, it just needs to be done at the right time.  It ranges from foreign enemies and vassal kings to chaos, to floods and pests, tax relief, etc. The emperor has been very concerned about it, and he must be very concerned about it.  The euphemistic name is to share the worries of the master, but in fact it is just to gain fame and reputation. This is the power of Prince Yu.  A person who not only has no faults but has merits, if you touch him, it is intolerable and fratricidal. The emperor cannot bear this bad reputation, so he tolerates him to this day.  Now I don't care anymore, I am determined to deal with him. If you have a good body, it will not be difficult to defeat him.  But what happens after the overthrow?  If there is no one to inherit, what will happen to the country?

    Bachelor Rong met Sheng Gong several times, and he vaguely noticed something was wrong, "Long Live Master seems to have a deficiency syndrome."

    Rong Shi frowned and said, "Tuberculosis."

    Bachelor Rong choked for a long time, and then sighed after a long time, "Young and youngit seems that I have to find another way out."

    ¡°At present, except for Prince Yu, the other four princes in the court have almost no interest in matters. They see Tianer walking birds, raising grasshoppers, and giving birth to sons. After thinking about it, there is no good candidate.  Rong Shi looked at his father and said, "Do you think the Jingqi Pavilion guy's belly can be used to make a fuss about it?"

    Bachelor Rong hesitated for a moment, "Do you know whether the child in the lord's belly is a son or a daughter? Even if it is an elder brother, how old can the emperor wait until the child is born? Let me tell you, the young emperor's accession to the throne is not something he just talks about casually.  If someone who can control him stands up and stands up, the Queen Mother will have to take the lead. The background of Master Guo is low, her father is a green camp counselor, and her mother's family has no foundation at all. How can He De be the Queen Mother?  ?According to my opinion, Lu Run is a scourge. If he gets a good beating, we will all suffer. He becomes an eunuch in anger. I have lived a long time and I have never heard this saying. When a real person is sick  At this level, I am so confused that I don¡¯t even know who I am.¡±

    This dilemma is like a big net that catches everyone. Even Bachelor Rong feels that there is nothing he can do.  Rong Shi sat in an armchair, raised his hand and touched his lips, "Can the situation of Yangxin Palace be hidden from the imperial court and Prince Yu?"

    Academician Rong snorted, "Do you think that devilish old man can only be a good boy? Last time, the emperor only summoned a few important ministers in the cabinet to discuss the appointment and dismissal of the Bashu general. Why did he get the news so early? If he was Ansheng, he might have already  I was sent to Shengjing to look at the warehouse, why are you waiting until now?"

    Rong Shi thought about it and said: "Songyin came to me today. She wanted me to save her hand to avoid revenge in the future. But the emperor wants to hold on to her, so we have to do it. I have considered it again and again.  Whoever can be the emperor is better than Prince Yu. I plan to set up a trap for him to get through, and then I will capture him in one fell swoop, and I will have nothing to worry about."

    Xuexue Rong looked him over and said, "Is it worth taking this risk? I know what you are thinking. You are not really the emperor. You want to be selfish, right? Because Prince Yu is also interested in Songyin, you take it.  The smell made me decide to eradicate him."

    "Isn't this obvious? You still ask?" He admitted openly and had nothing to hide in front of his father. "But Songyin is one person and another person.""We have always been the Emperor's people. Prince Yu's attempts to win over him several times have not yielded results, so he has no complaints against us?"  If things turn around and it falls into his hands, we will have no good fruits to eat.  800 Don't wait until the end of the road. By then it will be too late to think of anything else.  "

    Bachelor Rong thought more, "What can lure him out now?"

    "What do you think is most important to him?"

    Bachelor Rong straightened his beard and said, "What's important He will have some influence if Sheng Gong dies."

    Rong Shi nodded, "Both men and women claim to be my brother, how can he still stay in the Prince's Mansion? Unless he doesn't take action, I will have a way to deal with him."

    This is a risky move, if it goes wrong, the Rong family will be doomed, but if it works, maybe he will be a minister who cares about his life again.  It is really hard to decide whether we should take this risk or not.  Rong Xueshi looked at his son. It was rare that he was so serious. The young master who was favored by his ancestors was not willing to pay attention to anything in the past.  This time, I risked my life to get a wife. Is the price paid too high?  Bachelor Rong advocates moderation. After being an official for so many years, he is exhausted and frightened, and he has ignored everything.  Whether the children can become officials is not the most important thing. I just hope that the whole family is safe, which is enough.

    He walked around the room and said, "I'm afraid this matter won't go so smoothly. Prince Yu is very cunning. He is not the king of Lu County. He asked you to act like a monkey." He walked behind his son and pressed heavily on his shoulders.  After a while, he said, "Son, I have to advise you, there is no grass anywhere in the world. When the weather changes, you have to fight to make it better. Have you thought about the consequences?"

    Rong Shi turned around and smiled, "Don't worry, I'm not stupid, I know the pros and cons. I'm not a person who puts a knife on my head. He can be mean-spirited, can't I? It's just that this matter has to be discussed with Songyin  Discuss and ask her for help.¡±

    Bachelor Rong was still worried, "You have to think carefully about the lives of two families. You can't afford it if something happens."

    ????????????? When it comes to this, it¡¯s a knife to extend your head, and it¡¯s a knife to shrink your head.  He thought about it. He originally wanted to do it behind Songyin's back. Didn't she persuade him to surrender? He pretended to defect, but when the time came, he turned and struck a blow that hit the nail on the head.  But after thinking about it more carefully, he realized that the matter was serious and he should talk to her so that the two of them could handle it together.

    The next day, he proposed a banquet at Dongxing Tower and went to the House of Internal Affairs to pick her up at noon. She didn't say anything, just told her mother and left the palace with him.

    It was getting cold, and he was afraid that she would catch the cold, so he prepared a cart before getting off the horse stone. They held hands and rode together, and the driver was his Goshiha.

    Songyin lifted the curtain to look outside, leaned against the window pine and said with a smile: "It's so easy to get free time, the table is almost going rancid." As he said this, he kneaded his arms, "The top in the red stall is  The decrees were piled up like a mountain, and I took them out and sorted them out. I packed them in forty sacks, but I was exhausted."

    He was a good man of twenty-four filial piety. He understood immediately and hurriedly squeezed her shoulders and patted her back, "Don't let the people below do the hard work? How strong can a girl like you be? Look at her little arms."  Legs, Sula has made you fat and fat, but you are getting thinner and thinner. I feel bad for you if this continues."

    He pinched her arm and took the opportunity to get close to her. His fingers were dishonest and even pinched her armpits. She indulged him and just teased: "I'm embarrassed to ask you to give me a massage. Mr. Rong is a busy man. I  It¡¯s so troublesome for you, but speaking of Long Live Lord, I don¡¯t even get this kind of treatment!¡±

    He smiled and said: "Sir, you can get high-ranking officials and rich salaries at your fingertips. The most important thing is to serve your daughter-in-law. Serving your daughter-in-law well is the real skill, don't you think?"

    He talked about his daughter-in-law, and Songyin just pursed her lips and smiled.  She looked very good-looking, and he was so excited when he saw her. He leaned over a little, took her into his arms, found those red lips, and kissed her hard, "I can't wait for this."  I will marry you home soon."

    She was not in a hurry, saying that the day would come sooner or later.  I thought about going to Prince Yu's Mansion yesterday, and finally decided to tell him.

    "I may have made some decisions on my own." She raised her head and looked into his eyes, "I'm afraid you'll be angry with me I think the emperor is going to die, and we have to make plans for the future. I met Prince Yu, I  Ma asked me to show my loyalty. Even if it¡¯s too late to flatter me, it will be useful to others. I also mentioned our affairs. I said that I had already won you over. I was afraid that he would doubt you. I told the story about Master Guo¡¯s pregnancy.  She said it." She paused, carefully observed his face, and said, "Looking at the situation, he should have been touched by this, and his attitude towards you has changed somewhat Do you blame me? I am too cruel.  For my own sake, I can forcefully push people under the guillotine."

    Do you blame her for being selfish?  She has tried her best, how can you blame her!  The two of them thought of getting together, and he was very happy. He hugged her and said, "My daughter-in-law is smart. I was discussing this with my father yesterday. What do you think will happen next?"What should I do if I go there?  "

    When Songyin heard that it was a mistake, she felt relieved and leaned against him and said, "He asked me to take care of the child, and I agreed, but I couldn't do it. I thought about it carefully, if you are a good person, we will get a chance in vain.  Not a single soldier is injured. If it is an elder brother, I want you to help me and be accommodating with the door. I will go outside and touch a girl to change the elder brother out and leave it for the emperor.  Tiaogen." She originally wanted to say something about Noble Xi, but after thinking about it, she held back, fearing that he would look down on her and think she had a bad heart.

    Using Guo Guiren as a bargaining chip and the dragon seed in his belly, the two people almost reached an agreement, but the way they dealt with it later was a little different.  He frowned and said, "I was just about to discuss this matter with you. What I mean is that both men and women will say it's my brother to lure Prince Yu into a trap. As long as he takes action, I can take the opportunity to eradicate him."  You go outside and get a child to come in. It's not difficult to pass the gate. No one dares to stop you if you want to walk sideways. But what if the child cries on the way? What kind of crime is it to ask someone to hold it? Have you ever thought about it?  No? I don¡¯t want you to take risks. Anyway, you¡¯ve reached that point, so just keep doing it! It¡¯s a matter of life and death at this moment. If you don¡¯t use any means, the grass on the graves will be as tall as one person next year.¡±

    Songyin¡¯s heart jumped again, ¡°Are you really planning this? What if he doesn¡¯t fall for it?¡±

    He smiled and said, "If you don't fall for it, why don't you just watch the emperor establish a heir apparent? That's great. Assisting the young master is another great achievement that will go down in history."

    She has cleared her mind, and he promised not to 'meddle' in our affairs anymore.  I know he has great ambitions. As long as he is the emperor, he will not be able to enjoy it, and he will come to make trouble for us?  "

    He stared at her, "Do you believe what he says? Once he takes control of the situation, it will all depend on his pleasure whether we will be rounded or flattened."

    Songyin looked at him blankly, "Second brotherwhat should we do?"

    He cupped her face and said, "We have different opinions. Think about it carefully. We need to cooperate on this matter. I can't do it alone."

    Songyin felt in a dilemma. She knew his worries. It would be great if she could really get rid of Prince Yu in one go.  I'm afraid that the success will fail, and then not only the two of them, but also the whole family will suffer.

    She couldn't make up her mind. By now she was in front of the Dongxing Tower. This restaurant had been around for a long time, and all the prominent people in the city loved to come here.  Songyin was afraid that he would meet an acquaintance and have endless greetings to say when he turned around. Fortunately, he booked a private room on the second floor. As soon as the person arrived, the food was continuously delivered.

    "I've always been shouting about having a feast. I've been shouting about it for almost two months, and I just came today." Rong Shi pulled out an armchair for her and asked her to sit down. "Let's not care about what we talked about first. The place is not right, no.  Walls have ears. Come here and have a good meal. I see that you have been worried lately and have a tired look on your face. This is not good. I don't object to you being busy with the errands of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, but you have to take care of yourself." He  He is a diner, and he is very familiar with the colors of the dishes here. He pointed with his chopsticks as if he was calling the names of flowers, "Nine-turn large intestine, braised duck with four treasures, braised meatballs, and lamb stewed with spinach"  "Give her a little bit like this and a little bit like that. I'm afraid she won't eat, so I try to coax her, "If you eat well, you'll be more beautiful. Don't be so gloomy. The sky won't fall. If it does, there will still be something.  The mallet is still there, don¡¯t worry!¡±

    She wanted to laugh when she heard him say these nonsensical words, and the sadness just now was gone. No matter what happened, she could discuss it later. According to his words, eating was the most important thing for people's livelihood, even if it was an emperor.

    The two of them rolled up their sleeves and started eating. Songyin was very polite before. He picked up the tips of his chopsticks and ate in small bites. He was not allowed to chew haisei. This was the rule in the family.  But when he met this person, he didn't like how little she ate. He said that the emperor only tasted a small bite of each dish during his meal, which was called eating "sick food".  She likes to eat and eats openly. While eating, she says, "Sister, you can't be fooled by that ghost. You know what the imperial meal is like even if you walk in the palace. Eat two meals a day.  Is it interesting? When you are faced with a table of delicious food, and you are hungry, you have to wait for the eunuch who tastes the food one by one before you take your turn. Do you want to beat him to death? I always feel that although the people in the palace eat a lot of delicacies,  But you are a person who has no food and salary. You can¡¯t fulfill your nature by eating anything. It¡¯s not as good as the rest of us.¡± He then served her a dish and said, ¡°Don¡¯t be too impatient in front of me. The more you eat, the happier I will be. You¡¯re not a talented person.¡±  You know, you have to pretend to be delicate and don¡¯t dare to chew too much. From now on, let¡¯s set up our own kitchen and I¡¯ll cook whatever you like.¡±

    Songyin felt very comfortable, "Can you do it even if you're hungry in the middle of the night?"

    "That's natural." He patted his chest, "I don't have the ability to support my wife. If I don't become an official in the future, we will also open a restaurant and bring out the palace's dishes.  , the custody business is better than here!¡±

    He doesn¡¯t care about officialdom. If he really has the chance, he can live a very happy life like this.

    As he was talking, the waiter asked through the curtain: "Second Master Rong, we have a new Shanxi chef here who knows how to make pasta. His specialty is clear oil cakes. The noodles are stretched very thin and are made of silk. Add shredded smoked chicken. It's so delicious.  , would you like to try two?"

    Rong Shi loves to try new things. After eating novel things, he improves them himself and goes back to make them for his family.  It should be good, "If you do it well, you will be rewarded."

    The waiter happily shouted "yes" and took the order to pass the dishes.  Just as he was about to lift the chopsticks again, the curtain on the door was raised, and someone poked his head in and said, "I heard someone called Mr. Rong. Hey, it's really you!" Looking at Songyin again, "Why are you here? Old lady  He also said that I would warm the dishes for you at noon, it turns out that you don¡¯t have to worry about food and drink, there are people to take care of it!"

    Songyin stood up and said sarcastically: "What a coincidence. Second brother has an appointment?"

    This is Jinkun, the third cousin, the second in rank among the cousins.  The Tong brothers and sisters have a very good relationship. Even if they don't live in the same house, the younger generation still get together to joke around during holidays.  Although the family knew that Songyin and Rongshi had almost discussed each other, they always thought that they were both close and far away, and they were not so warm.  Today, he discovered that the two of them secretly met at a restaurant. Jin Kun felt that he had discovered big news and couldn't wait to publicize it.

    When Rong Shi met his uncle, he didn¡¯t even have time to flatter him. He smiled and said, ¡°I don¡¯t know who the guest is. If it¡¯s convenient, let¡¯s go together. It¡¯s fun.¡±

    Jin Kun snarled, "Who can I date other than my brothers?" He turned around and raised his arms, "Come quickly and see who is here!"

    Songyin's vision suddenly went dark, and he saw a large group of people coming up from the stairs, five or six brothers, two or three sisters, who didn't know what day it was, but they were so complete.

    Rong Shi was so happy. He was worried about his relationship with Song Yin. Now all the younger members of the Tong family are here. That would be great. Let¡¯s recognize each other first, so they won¡¯t be unfamiliar with each other when they visit in the future.

    He raised his voice and called to the waiter to quickly add bowls and chopsticks. There is no room for the Eight Immortals table. Please change to a large round table!  Seeing that Master Guanrong was very busy, Songyin stood aside at a loss.  She originally wanted to go out for a meal, but unexpectedly she met such a large group of people, all of them winking at her. She was so frightened that everyone was dumbfounded, and it was as if her love affair had been revealed. It was simply shocking.  People have no place to be ashamed of.  However, everyone in the family liked him very much. Master Rong was replaced by Brother Rong, and the youngest Tong Qing almost called him brother-in-law.  Songyin was awkwardly caught in the middle, unable to move forward or retreat.

    Tongqing turned his head and winked at her, "Who said he was not good in the past? I think he is quite good, with a gentle temper and no official airs. Is the second sister planning to marry him?"

    Yes, she really wants to marry him. Since Prince Yu has agreed, she hopes nothing will happen again.  She wanted to go over to Lu Run and ask him to speak kind words in front of the emperor. As long as Sheng Gong agreed, she could get married immediately with great fanfare.  However, for some reason, she was afraid of offending Prince Yu, and her heart kept hanging on, unable to let go.

    She smiled and turned to look at him. He was exchanging glasses of wine with Fogg and the others. Men of the same age seemed to enjoy being together.  She also compares him with her brothers. He is the one with the most outstanding appearance and will never disgrace her.  She asked Tong Qing softly, "Si'er, do you think he's okay?"

    Tongqing said: "Too good, he looks like a beautiful person! I used to hear that 'Yu' was trying to push him, so I thought he must be a loser. I didn't expect him to be like this when we met. He talks well and behaves well.  It's appropriate, really good. I think that's it. We have four sisters. The eldest sister is dead, and the person she married is also dead, and I don't see her appearance. As for the third sister, she entered the palace and became a concubine.  That brother-in-law is a half-brother, and he is not one of our own at all. The only one left is you. Find a good man and marry into a good family. We, sister and son, will have to move forward in the future. My brother-in-law cannot be sarcastic, for fear that our relationship will not last long."

    "You can't be harsh and harsh. Tong Qing is right. If the remaining one falls into Prince Yu's trap, all three of them will be useless. The eldest daughter's house will be completely empty.  She nodded, "Just him, I think he's 'pretty' good."

    Tongqing smiled widely, held the cup and stretched out her hand, "Second brother, I respect you."

    Rong Shi hurriedly stood up, holding the cup in both hands and returned the gift, "Thank you, fourth sister, I'll do it first as a token of respect." Even with that flirtatious look, the son-in-law looks impeccable when he looks like this.

    They were noisy and joking, Songyin lowered her head and thought about what he had said before. What happened in the palace was imminent. Should she surrender to Prince Yu wholeheartedly, or should she follow Rong Shi's whim and take advantage of Guo Gui's birth of a child to get rid of him?  Both paths have risks, and both paths depend on luck.  This time she did not dare to discuss it with Amma, fearing that if Amma refused, Rongshi would be in trouble.  But if you agree to him, how can you protect the lives of the whole family?  She suddenly felt that it was so difficult to live. The Tong family's business had been smooth for more than eighty years, so why did she just 'get it'?What a mess?  Someone once said that women were not good at being officials, but she was not convinced.  Now that I'm in such a predicament, I realize that 'female' officials are indeed weak, because they hope that love and official career can go hand in hand, and often they can't take care of both.  .  
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