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    For pure text online reading, please visit the domain name of this website for simultaneous reading on mobile phones. In the fourth year of Chongzhen, wars raged in the north, the imperial court continued to recruit troops, military expenditures were excessive, corvee taxes doubled, and the people were in dire straits, so rebels broke out all over the country.  .\nThe fastest update: The Three Hundred Years of Peace in the Da'an Dynasty has been exhausted, and even the imperial examination and the Dayan Examination have been suspended.  Two years ago, the Yan army captured Dingzhou City and stationed in Hebei. The imperial court suffered another defeat and retreated to Taiyuan to garrison. The two sides used the Funiu River as the boundary to fight in separate courts.  The New Year has arrived again in the blink of an eye, but the people in Anling City do not celebrate the Spring Festival as happily as in previous years. People everywhere are panicked. They don¡¯t know when the Yan army will arrive in the capital. Many well-informed people have quietly packed their bags and prepared to go.  After the New Year, I went to the south to stay with my relatives.  The people were still so frightened, let alone the courtiers who were more aware of Dayan's offensive.  A few years ago, officials and their families had left Beijing to seek refuge one after another. They did not dare to leave openly, so they used the pretext of visiting relatives and friends, and some even resigned from their posts and fled overnight.  When Emperor Chongzhen heard about this, he was furious. On the same day, he ordered that all the wimps who had resigned and fled were captured and imprisoned.  He also ordered the Yulin Army to find out the situation, and officials in the DPRK and Central Government who had their family members leave the capital without any reason would be severely punished.  For this reason, a lot of people were implicated and imprisoned one after another. There was no celebration during the Chinese New Year. Everyone kept their tail between their legs, for fear that the emperor's anger would burn them.  Yu Shu was one of the few ministers who was not affected. In the past few years, the emperor had placed more trust in her. Although the rebellious army sent by the imperial court suffered successive losses on the battlefield, with her advice and suggestions, they were able to defeat the enemy.  Several victories delayed the advance of the 100,000 Yan army, otherwise the Yan army would have captured Taiyuan by now.  Emperor Chongzhen was arrogant and full of ambitions, but he was born at the wrong time. If it had been a peaceful time, he might have been able to grow up to be a wise king in peace. Unfortunately, these were troubled times. How could the already decayed court under his rule resist the people who were born and died?  The followers of the great and talented Emperor Yan.  ¡­¡­ On the fifteenth day of the first lunar month, there is still a lantern festival in the city.  In the evening, the streets were very lively, full of people and colorful. It was completely different from the deserted days in the new year, as if the people in the capital had waited until today to go out.  Yu Shu originally wanted to stay at home and enjoy her leisure time, but couldn't resist Xiu and her tough talk, so she finally went out and took a look at Junma Street.  In three years, Wangji Tower has become famous. It is no exaggeration to say that everyone in the capital knows about it.  The business strategies of Youqiutang and Bingyingtang are very successful. People have gradually become accustomed to this place where bounties are offered to solve problems. It is normal to make money every day. The sky-high bounties and character rankings that alternate on the Tianji List have become the most hotly discussed topics after dinner.  Any topic can be answered clearly by anyone on the street.  ¡°When Dayi Restaurants run by other aristocratic families found out that Wangjilou had taken away their business, they turned around and tried to attract more customers, but it was already too late.  Even if someone imitates Wangji Tower and sets up exactly the same bounties and rankings in the Dayi Pavilion, it is far inferior to Wangji Tower¡¯s unique advantages and efficient management. In the end, it will be nothing and become nothing more than a decoration.  Wangjilou did not close its doors to thank guests during the Chinese New Year. From early morning to You hour, people came and went, and there was an endless stream in front of the gate.  Most of the shops on Junma Street are open. There is no curfew during the two days of Lantern Festival, and there are many night walkers. The nearby restaurants and teahouses have also benefited from Wangjilou's reputation, so they don't have to worry about no customers coming.  There were many people on the street. The carriage stopped at the intersection. Yu Shu and Yu Xiu got out of the car and walked.  Colored lanterns are hung on both sides of the street, winding without end, making the night look like day. The faces of pedestrians coming and going are full of red. Some stop in front of the stalls to choose lanterns, or go together to go wherever they want. There are even some young women.  Applying rouge evenly, she walked through the crowd with a fan in hand.  Yu Shu walked leisurely, while Yu Xiu walked briskly in front, turning back to smile with her from time to time, attracting frequent glances.  Three years have passed, and now Yu Xiu has grown into an outstanding young man. He has suddenly grown taller, has beautiful features, and bright eyes. At a glance, he can tell that he is the son of a wealthy family. He has completely lost the low self-esteem he had when he was a child.  Yu Shu, on the other hand, was dressed in brocade and light fur, dressed in men's clothing, with a silver-grey fox hat covering the scars between her eyebrows. She looked extraordinary. Wherever she passed, passersby gave way. Even if she looked at her twice, she felt offended.  .  Lu Hong and Xu Qing followed them at a short distance, as well as some accompanying black-clad guards, all disguised as ordinary people, mingling among the crowd to protect Yu Shu's safety anytime and anywhere.  Entering Wangji Building, Lin Fu, who was wandering around in the hall, came up to him with sharp eyes. Yu Shu waved his hand to indicate that he did not need to follow him, and led the people through the hall to the backyard. ??As soon as he entered the door, he could smell the smell of copper, but he smiled proudly and was very happy.  "Fifth Uncle, you are counting money again," Yu Xiu teased when they met. He had often visited Wangji Tower in the past few years and became quite familiar with a group of people here.  Xin Lishan put down the polished gold ingot in his hand and deliberately said with a serious face: "You son, I am always made fun of because I am so happy. Fortunately, I have to go through all the trouble in order to make a general lamp for you."  "I've been there for two nights." Yu Xiu smiled and said something nice: "I was wrong, don't agree with me. Uncle Wu is the best to me. Where is my general lantern?" This general lantern is the same as the Kongming lantern.  It can fly, but the difference is that the former is more delicate and can be pulled in the hand with a thread without fear of it flying away. The pattern on the lamp wall will change back and forth as it rises and falls, which is endless fun.  Last year, Xin Lishan tinkered with one for him. It was unique in the capital and no one could imitate it, let alone sell it outside.  Xin Lishan is also stubborn. Yu Shu asked him to come out several times, but he refused to enter the Sitian Prison. Instead, he was willing to hide in the Wangji Building and be a miser, studying his weird inventions.  "Here, it's kept inside. Let's play with it." Yu Xiu found a big general's lantern and happily went to the yard to put the lantern. Shu and Xin Lishan were the only two people left in the room.  Let¡¯s talk about serious things.  "I heard that the emperor lost his temper because some officials left Beijing to seek refuge. Are you not affected?" Even though Xin Lishan stayed at home, he was very well-informed.  "It doesn't bother me. My whole family has been staying in the capital and we haven't gone anywhere." Yu Shu shook his head and said with a smile, "On the other hand, Xin Zuopuan secretly sent two of his children out of the capital. The emperor pursued it and was frightened.  He said he was sick at home and did not dare to go out. "Now Anling City is calm on the outside, but it is actually in chaos inside.  Xin Lishan glanced at her worriedly and said, "The Yan army is about to attack Taiyuan and reach the capital. Why are you not in a hurry?" "What's the rush?" Yu Shu said calmly:  "Even if they capture the capital, how can they kill all the ministers in the court? What Emperor Yan wants to seize is the country, not to slaughter the world."  It¡¯s clear who she is.  Even if he noticed her attitude, he couldn't predict what she was thinking.  As a powerful minister, she also played tricks of power and formed cliques for personal gain. However, he could not sense how obsessed she was with power, let alone her loyalty to the emperor.  It seems that what she has done over the years is just to fulfill her duties and play the role of Si Tianjian Dati, and not out of her own wishes.  "It's strange, you're like this, but I have nothing to fear," he touched his chin and said, "Originally, I planned to take Wangjilou's money and run away overnight." Yu Shu's eyes flashed with a smile, "Then I'll have to send more troops.  These two people are keeping an eye on you. If you run away, where can I find the second God of Wealth?" Xin Lishan laughed, and the solemn atmosphere just now disappeared in an instant.   That night, the two siblings returned home from a night trip, and then entered the door of the North Wing. A round cannonball rushed over from the opposite side, hugged Yu Shu's thigh, raised his head and revealed a  With a big, fat face, a puckered mouth, the tip of his nose that was red from the cold was sucking, and he blinked his eyes aggrievedly - "I have never taken my mother and uncle out to play together." The two maids at the back were panting.  Di chased after him, calling him "ancestor". When he saw Yu Shu, he timidly stopped and said with a look of confusion on his face: "Young master woke up and started clamoring for you. The slaves didn't pay attention and he ran out."  Yu Shu adopted such a godson a few years ago. Although he didn't pamper him deliberately, he was more naughty than other children. He was only five years old and could climb trees and dig out bird's nests. He often brought him greetings.  The two people in Sichuan are playing tricks on the maids in the house, and they are the number one devil in the house.  But he was good-mouthed and sweet, and could coax Zhao Hui and Mrs. He. Every time they protected him, even Yu Shu had a headache for him.  ??Yu Guo caught a cold while playing yesterday and was sick, so he was more clingy than usual. He slept in Yu Shu's room last night, and his fever only went down this morning.  "You're disobedient, so I won't take you out," Yu Shu scolded him, but he quickly took off his cloak, wrapped his son up, picked him up from the ground and walked inside.  Yu Guo obediently hugged her neck, his eyes rolling. He turned around and saw the tiger lantern in his uncle's hand, and sweetly called out, "Uncle." Yu Xiu reached over and pinched his cheek.  , smiled and handed the lantern to him, and said dotingly: "When you get better, uncle will take you to the streets to play. I will buy you whatever you want." Yu Guo's face was filled with hope, but he did not forget it.  He looked up to see his mother's face.  "I'll get better soon." Yu Shu said with a straight face. Yu Guo lowered his head.He didn't dare to bargain with her. At his age, he would be able to read people's words and know who is in charge in the family and who is the one who can speak the most effective words.  Yu Shu took him back to the room, watched him drink the medicine, and listened to him mumbling nonsense. After a while, the child couldn't hold on and fell asleep. She touched his head and covered him with the quilt.  Looking at his innocent sleeping face, I had no regrets in my heart.  She presided over the ancestor worship ceremony for the first time in the second year of Chongzhen. Instead of taking the child to the secret room of the tomb to verify whether he had the destiny bone, she kept him.  Ji Xingxuan couldn't bear to live in the dungeon and died of illness two years ago. Apart from King Xiang, she was the only one in the world who knew his origins. Outsiders only knew that he was the child she adopted from her old friend, and privately there were some unpleasant rumors about Yu Guo.  She gave birth to a child out of wedlock, but no one suspected that she had raised the flesh and blood of her enemies.  It's ridiculous. It's precisely because of this living child that she has been pampered in the past few years but has not been obsessed with power or blinded by greed. She has become a different person. His existence reminds her all the time, don't forget  Original intention.  No matter how high she sits or how powerful she is, her goal is still to keep her family safe but to have peace of mind.  I don¡¯t know if the person who made a pact with her that day has not changed his mind.  r115 is the fastest updated, please read.
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