Wishful Things

Emperor Qingming's face was always peaceful.

These objections were within his expectation.

But just as Song Dian said, this is because everyone still doesn't know the origin and ability of Daoist Xuanqing——

"My dear friends, I don't know that this Daoist Xuanqing is not an ordinary person. Before that, Daoist Xuanqing had predicted that something would happen to Fengtian Palace in Xia's mansion before. The prediction of the place where the evil energy is hiding , and it’s not bad at all.”

Emperor Qingming said, looked in Xia Tingzhen's direction, and said: "It's true or false, it's not because I'm exaggerating. Speaking of which, Xia Aiqing is also very clear about this—"

There was a murmur of discussion among the officials.

"It turned out to be the Taoist priest that has been rumored recently?"

"It's just a rumour, but there really is such an expert?"

More officials chose to remain silent and only exchanged eye contact with each other.

Xia Tingzhen, who was pointed out by Emperor Qingming, stood up.

"This Taoist priest is indeed supernatural. I saw the situation that day with my own eyes. Moreover, this Taoist priest not only has extraordinary skills, but also has a righteous heart. Such a capable person is really a sign of prosperity and auspiciousness."

Emperor Qingming nodded with a satisfied smile.

The teacher is worthy of being a teacher, and he always knows best what to do.

When Xia Tingzhen opened his mouth, many ministers immediately voiced their opinions.

The censor, who had previously opposed it, also returned to his original position.

If this Taoist really has real abilities, he can't help but talk more - after all, the Qin Tianjian has been there for generations, and he can't openly say that he opposes superstition, so he must have been beaten to death.

I think the reason why Yitong Academy can be passed down to this day is that the essence taught by the gentlemen is not only debate, but also the way of life that is not an enemy of the truly irreversible overall situation.

Seeing such a situation, Ji Xiu, Minister of the Ministry of War standing in front, had a look of interest in watching the excitement in his eyes.

It was clear that he had taken all the most outstanding sons in, but now he had to say such words against his will for the sake of the emperor. Over the years, he rarely saw Xia Tingzhen being so deflated.

Swallowing his teeth with broken teeth——Sure enough, the treacherous villain who won the emperor's attention with just one mouth can only survive by guessing the emperor's heart no matter what time it comes. .

Thinking of this, Ji Xiu, who had always been dissatisfied with Xia Tingzhen, only felt contemptuous and happy.

Over the years, Xia Tingzhen has taken countless things from him. He also came from a military background, although he could not compare to Duke Zhen's temperament of punching people with his fists if he disagreed with him, but he was also unwilling to admit defeat in his bones.

It's just that he's over fifty years old, has no parents and children, and doesn't bother to fight with all his strength for many things.

But if you talk about the unwillingness in your heart, it has never really dissipated.

From the corner of his eyes, he saw that the Taoist, who was not surprised by favor or humiliation, saluted all the ministers, so Ji Xiu raised his eyes and looked up.

Was the appearance of this Taoist priest really just by chance?

And that Xu Ying...

At first, because he found out about Xia Han's secret affairs, he listened to the proposal of the staff in the mansion and brought Xu Ying to find out about Xia Han's bottom line. He never thought that the matter would develop to the point where it is today.

The smoothness of this matter has far exceeded their expectations, so it is difficult not to suspect that there are other people behind this matter who are fueling the flames.

But who would it be—

Is it an enemy or a friend?

When Ji Xiu thought about it, he couldn't help but look at the Taoist with a hint of exploration.

In the next moment, he met the Taoist's eyes that were also looking at him.

Looking at each other, the Taoist nodded slightly to him.

Ji Xiu: ...?

Are you familiar?

Feeling puzzled in his heart, he took a closer look, and saw that the Taoist had already withdrawn his eyes, and the moment they looked at each other just now, it seemed that he was dazzled.

But never thought that this scene had already fallen into the eyes of Xia Tingzhen who had been paying attention to the Taoist's every move without a trace.

Xia Tingzhen half lowered her eyes to hide the coldness in her eyes.

The real master behind Shangyu Pavilion used a mere Xu Ying to facilitate today's situation...

The clues found in the past few days are enough to show that everything is inseparable from Ji Xiu.

I thought that the other party had been keeping his own way in the past few years and still had a bit of self-knowledge, but now it seems that he is still the reckless man who acts without thinking and pretends to be smart!

But it was such a reckless man who not only took away his most satisfied son, but also passed him and planted an eyeliner in front of His Majesty...

Over the past few years, he has indeed been careless.

Xia Tingzhen slightly tightened her hands under the official robe.

After the morning court, all the officials saluted and sent Emperor Qingming away with the national teacher of Daogu Xianfeng.

Xia Tingzhen was the last one to step out of the Golden Luan Hall.

Just at that time, there was still not half an inch of sunlight between the sky and the earth, and the blindly gloomy sky was pressing down straight down, which was so oppressive that people could not breathe.

In the evening, an autumn rain fell, adding a bit of coolness to the capital.

More than ten days passed, and soon it was the day of Xia Han's execution.

On this day, Xia Tingzhen went to court early as usual, and returned home at the same time as usual.

It's just that he didn't go back to the inner courtyard, but he didn't even change his official robes, so he went to the outer study.

The official affairs that needed to be dealt with were placed on the table, Xia Tingzhen picked up the pen, and then slowly put it down.

"Xia Feng—"

The entourage guarding outside the study pushed the door open and entered, bowed his head and asked, "What are your orders?"

Xia Tingzhen said "Go and see the Second Young Master" on the tip of his lips, but he didn't say it. He just sighed imperceptibly, waved his hands and said, "That's all, you go out."

So what if I go.

It can't be saved, so why let Han'er have other thoughts before dying.

He had seen with his own eyes the prisoner who was secretly punished by Ling Chi——

It's more than a thousand dollars, and it can't even be completed in one day...

But in the process, experienced executioners will not let people die too easily...

When he saw the bloody scene at that time, he didn't feel touched in the slightest, he just felt that the man asked for trouble, refused to reveal the truth, and he was to blame for falling into such a fate.

But now thinking that his own son is going through this kind of torture, he can't treat it calmly.

In any case, it was his own flesh and blood that he had watched grow up and carefully cultivated.

Xia Tingzhen leaned back in the chair and slowly closed her eyes.

He remembered the pain of today.

...

"Mother……"

In the inner courtyard, Mrs. Xue sat motionless on the couch, her eyes were loose and empty.

Sitting on her left is a woman in her thirties with a soft appearance and a woman's bun.

This is Xia Wan, the second daughter of the Xia family who has already been married.

Like Xia Xi who was sitting by the side at this time, she is also the daughter of the Xue family.

"Mother has to take care of your health..." Xia Wan persuaded softly.

My mother has always paid attention to maintenance, but in just half a month, half of her hair has turned gray, and she has lost more than a circle of weight, making her look much older.

Seeing that no matter how much she persuaded, her mother did not answer, Xia Wan hesitated for a moment, and then spoke again.

coming!

(I have read everyone’s comments about cervical spondylosis in the previous chapter. Thank you for your concern and suggestions. I am currently in the process of recuperating very optimistically.)