bestfiction Chapter 291 Gate of Time and Space
Chapter 291 Gate of Time and Space
Jiang Shaohan reported the matter truthfully in the memorial, hoping that the emperor would allow his father-in-law, Zhang Dinglian, Marquis of Zhenxing, to atone for his mistakes and return to Beijing with him.
The emperor thought about it and summoned all his ministers to discuss the matter.
Inside the Golden Palace, the emperor on the throne was wearing a dragon robe, looking down at the civil and military officials with a deep look. The palace was silent, and only the sound of Jiang Shaohan's memorial sliding gently across the table could be heard. The emperor pondered for a moment, and finally spoke, his voice clear and powerful:
"Send an order to summon all ministers to the Golden Palace to discuss this matter."
Soon, civil and military officials entered the Golden Palace one by one. They saluted the emperor and took their seats one by one. The emperor glanced at everyone and spoke slowly:
"What do you think of what Jiang Shaohan reported?"
The Minister of Personnel, Li Wenyuan, stepped out first and said, "Your Majesty, I think what Jiang Shaohan said is true. Although Zhenxing Marquis Zhang Dinglian has made mistakes, if he can make up for his mistakes, it will be beneficial to the stability of our country's borders. I ask Your Majesty to examine it carefully."
Minister of Rites Wang Zhisi also stepped out and said, "I second your opinion. Although Zhenxing Marquis has made mistakes, his achievements at the border over the years are obvious to all. If his merits can offset his mistakes, it will be beneficial to the country."
The emperor nodded slightly and turned to the Minister of War Zhao Zilong: "My dear Zhao, what do you think?"
Zhao Zilong pondered for a moment and said, "Your Majesty, I think this matter needs to be handled with caution. Although Zhenxing Hou has done something wrong, if we let him off easily, it may cause dissatisfaction among other generals. I suggest that Your Majesty send someone to secretly investigate this matter before making a decision."
The emperor smiled slightly and nodded in praise: "What Minister Zhao said is absolutely right. I agree with that as well. Send an imperial envoy to investigate this matter secretly and make sure to get to the bottom of it."
At this time, a young eunuch hurried into the Golden Throne Hall, holding a secret letter in his hand. The emperor took the secret letter, opened it, and his face suddenly became serious.
"My dear ministers, do you know what this memorial is about?"
Everyone shook their heads, and the emperor handed the secret letter to the Minister of Personnel, Li Wenyuan: "Lord Li, please read it to everyone."
Li Wenyuan unfolded the secret memorial and read it in a steady voice: "Your Majesty, I have been secretly investigating at the border and found that Zhenxing Marquis Zhang Dinglian is indeed suspected of collaborating with the enemy. The evidence is irrefutable, and I am reporting this to you."
Everyone in the palace was shocked when they heard this. The emperor looked at everyone coldly and said, "This matter is of great importance. I will report it to the Empress Dowager and discuss it together. Now, my dear ministers, please withdraw and wait for my order."
Everyone left the Golden Palace, and the emperor sat alone on the dragon throne with a gloomy face. He knew very well that if this matter was not handled properly, it might cause unrest in the court and even affect the safety of the country.
At night, the emperor came to the imperial garden alone. The moonlight shone on his face, and he looked a little tired. He looked up at the sky and thought to himself, "Zhang Dinglian, if you really are a traitor to the country, I will never forgive you."
At this time, a eunuch quietly came to the emperor and reported in a low voice: "Your Majesty, the Empress Dowager summoned you."
The emperor nodded slightly and followed the eunuch to the palace of the Empress Dowager. The Empress Dowager was sitting on the dragon throne, waiting for the emperor with a serious look.
"My son, do you know that the Marquis of Zhenxing colluded with the enemy and betrayed his country?"
The emperor replied respectfully: "Mother, I already know."
The Empress Dowager sighed and said, "This matter is of great importance. I think that Marquis Zhenxing should be executed immediately to serve as a warning to others."
The emperor pondered for a moment and said, "Mother, I have a favor to ask. If the Marquis of Zhenxing really is a traitor to the country, I would like to personally go to the border and bring him to justice."
The Empress Dowager smiled and said, "My son, you have grown up and can take charge of things on your own. All right, I will do as you say. I will approve it."
The emperor kowtowed to express his gratitude and left the palace. He knew that this trip to the border would be a severe test. But he had made up his mind to bring the Zhenxing Marquis, who had colluded with the enemy and betrayed the country, to justice.
On the way to the border, the emperor was full of thoughts. He thought of Jiang Shaohan's memorial and said to himself, "Don't worry, my dear Jiang, I will definitely investigate this matter and seek justice for your father-in-law."
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At this time, Du Yunsheng was concentrating on using chalcedony liquid to cleanse the meridians throughout his body.
She didn't know that as she continued to practice, the unreachable white mist outside the cave gradually took on a vortex, as if some door in time and space was about to be opened.
Du Yunsheng was concentrating on her cultivation, but she didn't notice the changes around her. She only felt that the jade marrow fluid in her body was getting fuller and fuller, as if it was about to overflow. At this time, in the General Zhengxi's mansion, there was a tense atmosphere.
"Princess Consort, you have been practicing for three days and three nights. Have you rested?" The eldest lady of the Zhengxi General's Mansion looked at Du Yunsheng worriedly, her tone full of concern.
Du Yunsheng opened his eyes and smiled slightly: "Mother, I'm fine, I just feel that the jade marrow fluid in my body is becoming more and more abundant, and it takes time to digest."
The eldest lady sighed softly, knowing Du Yunsheng's temper, she said no more. She turned to leave, but couldn't help looking back at Du Yunsheng, praying silently in her heart, hoping that she would be safe.
The eldest son of the General Zhengxi's Mansion, Du Yunsheng's husband, was standing in the courtyard at this moment, looking at the strange phenomenon in the sky with a frown on his face.
"Prince, do you see anything unusual about the white fog?" the aide beside him asked cautiously.
Jiang Shaohan retracted his gaze and said in a deep voice: "Yes, the white mist seems to be spinning, as if something is about to come out of it. We must be prepared."
The staff nodded and went down to make arrangements immediately. Jiang Shaohan turned and walked towards the room where Du Yunsheng was practicing.
Pushing open the door, Jiang Shaohan saw Du Yunsheng meditating on the bed with a calm face. He walked to the bedside and said softly, "Yunsheng, you've worked hard."
Du Yunsheng opened her eyes, looked at Jiang Shaohan, and smiled, "Husband, I'm fine. I just feel that the jade marrow fluid in my body is almost digested, and I'm about to break through."
Jiang Shaohan's eyes flashed with joy, but he soon regained his composure: "Yun Sheng, you must be careful. Now everyone in the mansion is staring at the white mist nervously. If there is anything unusual, tell me immediately."
Du Yunsheng nodded, feeling warm in her heart. She knew that Jiang Shaohan had always cared about her, but was not good at expressing it.
At this moment, the white mist suddenly made a loud noise, as if something broke. Du Yunsheng and Jiang Shaohan opened their eyes at the same time and looked out the window.
"Husband, that white mist..." Du Yunsheng covered her mouth in surprise.
Jiang Shaohan's eyes condensed, and he immediately grabbed Du Yunsheng's hand and rushed out of the room. In the courtyard, everyone from the General Zhengxi's Mansion had gathered together, looking at the white fog.
In the white mist, a vortex gradually formed, getting faster and faster. Suddenly, a dazzling light shot out from the vortex and rushed straight into the sky.
"That is... the gate of time and space!" Jiang Shaohan exclaimed.
Everyone's expressions changed, not knowing what would happen next. However, Du Yunsheng held Jiang Shaohan's hand tightly, his heart full of determination.
The gate of time and space became larger and larger, and a powerful force emanated from it. Du Yunsheng felt the jade marrow fluid in her body begin to boil, as if it was about to break through her meridians.