Dorgon said, "That's very good. Do you have any confidence in persuading him to cooperate with ben Wang? When the time comes, I can report to His Majesty that it was I who persuaded the Seven Demons to surrender. If His Majesty likes me, he will definitely regard me highly. At the same time, to appease this man, perhaps he will be bestowed the title 'Seven Demons King' or something like that. The title bestowed by His Majesty's imperial edict will be much better than his own title, won't it? In order to protect the peace of the world, he will generously comply with any small and insignificant action. Bestowing you the title of Princess, issuing an imperial edict to grant your marriage, when the time comes, the two of you will officially become husband and wife, and will be able to rely on each other for a long time, won't that be wonderful? "
Cheng Jiaxuan imagined such a beautiful scene, he could not help but feel intoxicated, leisurely yearning for it. But in his heart he still retained some rationality, he said, "Being together with him, it has always been me compromising with him, never him compromising with me. If it is something he is unwilling to do, as long as he shows a little bit of emotion, I won't dare to mention it again. Let alone trying to persuade him to surrender? No … that … that can't be done. "
Dorgon was somewhat impatient, but he suppressed his anger and said, "Yifu is someone who has come here, let me tell you a few pertinent words. Oftentimes there are some men with high status and power, almost unparalleled in the world, everybody has to acknowledge allegiance to their might, but right now it is easy for them to develop some kind of strange habit, hoping that the woman he loves will be able to control them a little bit. Men who are too wild and untamed often end up prostrating themselves under a woman's pomegranate skirt. Since ancient times, which one is not like this? "
Cheng Jiaxuan said, "But I am not the woman he loves. If I am suddenly hot and cold toward him, acting neither friendly nor aloof, I won't be able to do it. "
This time Dorgon was at his wit's end; he thought that if he really wanted to cooperate with him, he would have to find another way. After thinking for a while, he said, "If you really can't do it, ben Wang won't force you. That old thing Prince Fu has recently adopted an adopted son, he must be very proud of himself, right? What's that kid's name? What's his background? "
Cheng Jiaxuan said, "He followed Prince Fu's surname, he was called Shangguan Yaohua. As for what her previous identity was, your daughter is also not clear. The people of the Prince Fu's mansion are all very secretive about this matter. From this point of view, there must be some problems with his identity … There is another matter that I didn't dare to speak of, but I can tell Foster Father about it. I saw that he looked very much like an old acquaintance of mine. Both of them were equally good-looking. However, the older brother used to be the second-in-command of the Qingtian Stockade. He was a carefree person, but his temper was often … especially irritable. This Shangguan Yaohua always had a cold face, as if she had a deep hatred for everyone she saw. She didn't talk much and didn't like to talk to people. She only got along well with Xuan Shuang. The two of them closed the door and talked to each other. No one knew what they were planning. However, he really looked like that person. Even if they were brothers from the same mother, they didn't look like that. That older brother used to be Lu Daren's disciple. Recently I often heard from Lu Daren that he was a fence-sitter. The Shangguan Yaohua never admitted it. But in many people's eyes, this matter is not far from the truth. "
In the past, the Qingtian Stockade was famous throughout Jianghu. Since the day it was founded, its power grew stronger day by day. It quickly surpassed the black and white gangs. Like a hot knife through butter, it quickly became the number one gang in the Wulin world. Ordinary bandits often took pride in being one of their underlings. This was because those who were qualified to join the stockade had to go through a strict test. In the end, only the most talented people were allowed to join. This was also the reason why the Qingtian Stockade was able to dominate Jianghu for so long.
However, to be able to sit in the second-in-command position of the Qingtian Stockade, to be a nobody in Jianghu, it was very rare and very puzzling.
Dorgon pondered and said, "I heard that the second-in-command of the Qingtian Stockade is surnamed Cheng? He has the same surname as you. Maybe five hundred years ago, they were from the same family? "Cheng Jiaxuan laughed and said," If he is my older brother, then I'll be very happy. " Speaking of this matter, her heart suddenly ached. She said, "Yifu … has there been any news about my older brother recently?"
Dorgon hated hearing her mention her brother's whereabouts the most. He said, "No. We haven't been able to find him for many years. You'd better not have too much hope. He's most likely not alive anymore. Unless you can find the assassin who was in charge of the execution at the Chen mansion that year and ask him, maybe you'll be able to get some clues. "
Cheng Jiaxuan sighed and said, "If he takes someone's money, he has to take care of someone else's misfortune. He only followed orders and went to my house to commit crimes. He didn't pay attention to anyone who took advantage of the chaos to escape. To me, I'm also a fish that escaped the net. Haven't I been living a free and unfettered life until today? How could he know anything about my older brother? Moreover, doing this kind of thing for others usually doesn't have a good ending. Even if he returned with meritorious service, he would still be silenced. Naturally the Noble Consort Yun wouldn't let him stay. "
Dorgon said, "You're right. The entire world is under the scope of this prince's power. Even I can't find your esteemed brother's whereabouts, unless he's really … You'd better be a bit more open-minded. Just treat him as dead. Perhaps your heart will be a bit more comfortable. "
Cheng Jiaxuan said, "In the past, the Chen mansion burned down my house, burying all my relatives. I don't dare to have any other thoughts about those who perished in the fire. Only my older brother … before the catastrophe came, in order to save Biajie, he left home alone. When he heard outside that something big happened at home, he was a smart man, he definitely wouldn't come back. Furthermore, with his ability, even if he was alone outside, he could take care of himself very well. Unlike me … I don't know how to do anything, I'm always hated by other people. Ay, us brother and sister were separated when we were little. Now I don't even remember what my older brother looks like. "
Dorgon did not have the leisure to be sentimental with her; he said, "Let's talk about this later. You go and investigate that Shangguan Yaohua's background. If it can be confirmed that he is indeed a rebel from the Qingtian Village, why did Prince Fu keep him in his mansion? Even if there is no evidence or proof, with this fact as a supplement, just by fabricating this story, His Majesty won't dare to ignore it. When he sits on the throne, his foundation is still unstable. What he is most afraid of is someone creating trouble. He would rather mistakenly kill a thousand people than let one person escape. "
Cheng Jiaxuan frowned and said, "When the Qingtian Village was recruited, there were already a lot of rebels on Taihang Mountain. They all held their own positions in the Palace, no one discussed the truth with them. Even the Qingtian Village's Lu Da Zhaizhu has now become Noble Consort Yun's trusted aide. How can they topple Prince Fu? "
Dorgon said, "The rest of the bandits are nothing more than being incorporated into the Eight Banners Army. They are under the command of the Eight Banners Army, so there are restrictions everywhere. Lu Daren is exactly the same as Yun Shaoshuai; he has an empty title, but no real power; in the end he can't raise any big waves. His Majesty knows his past identity, so he is always on guard against him, so that he won't be caught unprepared. This Shangguan Yaohua is different, he has been swindling and swindling people, unexpectedly he was given the title of Xiao Wangye, with military power in his hand, he could start a large-scale rebellion at any time. This matter is troublesome, Prince Fu has a hundred mouths to defend himself. If he denies everything, he will have to bear the crime of inviting people of unknown origin. But if he tells the truth, he is helping the rebels to conceal their identity, they are conspiring against the law … he won't be able to escape. The matter of the corpse is still a groundless accusation. After this matter is confirmed, let's see what else he has to say. "
Cheng Jiaxuan was eager to see the world plunged into chaos; after listening, he was eager to give it a try. But as soon as he thought about how he had let down the Shangguan Yaohua, plus his impression of him was not bad, he was still a little hesitant. He was just about to open his mouth when Dorgon directly cut him off, "What's wrong? Are you worried about that Xiao Wangye? That's right, no matter what happens to Prince Fu, he won't be able to live. But for the sake of profit, there are always some unimportant people who must be sacrificed. He can only blame his bad luck. If he wants glory, splendor, riches and honor, he should have seen the situation clearly. Who told him to be Prince Fu's adopted son? "
Meanwhile, the Shangguan Yaohua was also standing outside Prince Fu's room, pacing back and forth hesitantly. He had paced back and forth on the small path in front of the door no less than a dozen times, all along he did not dare to knock on the door and enter.
A few days ago he was still under the prohibition order, locked up in a small room, not allowed to go out. Every time he thought about the Xuan Shuang's words, he guessed that this was just a 'superficial effort'; in a few days he would be released, so why should he be so flustered?
But this old fox obviously wanted to fabricate a crime to put him to death. If by any chance the old fox did not take the bait, he would lose his freedom. Perhaps the old fox had already started to make arrangements behind his back, and then when the door opened, a servant would appear first with a pot of poisoned wine. It was impossible for him to sit still and wait for his death, but if he fought to the death, would he really be able to escape from the palace?
In any case, he had already established a friendship with the Xuan Shuang, even if he betrayed Prince Fu, he would still have a noble master to follow, so he did not have to worry about his life. Thereupon from time to time he was idle, which stimulated the refined interest of a rich family's young master. He recited poems and painted paintings, which looked quite impressive. Sometimes he was deeply worried and sick at heart, he would go to the door and look around, hoping that someone would come and release him, but also afraid that he would be sentenced to death.
Several days later early in the morning, suddenly he saw someone come in and knocked on the door, neither lightly nor heavily. Although the Shangguan Yaohua said he was not afraid, deep in his heart he was scared to death. He really did not want to open the door, so he raised his voice and asked, "What's the matter?" "Reporting to Xiao Wangye," the man calmly replied, "Prince Fu requests your presence, he has an important matter to discuss with you." The Shangguan Yaohua's eyebrows creased; he thought for a moment, but could not think of any reason. "What is it?" he asked.
The servant laughed apologetically and said, "The Prince Fu's business, how can Xiao Ren have the qualifications to ask? But Wangye wants to discuss something with you, it must be something good. You'd better go quickly, don't let Wangye wait for too long. "
The Shangguan Yaohua was silent for half a day, and then he vaguely replied with an 'I'll go', and sent the servant away. He paced back and forth in the room, his heart was in a mess. Inadvertently he saw his own face in the bronze mirror on the table. His hair was disheveled, his cheeks were sunken, and there were dark circles under his eyes. He looked extremely haggard, unbearably sloppy, and in a sorry state. If he went to see Wangye with this kind of appearance, it would unknowingly carry a strong sense of resistance. An unintentional mistake would turn into a deliberate action.
In any case, he had not seen his Yifu for a long time, his heart was excited, so he prepared himself a bit more solemnly, so that he could explain himself. Without any hurry, he fetched some water and carefully washed his face, and then changed into a clean set of magnificent brocade clothes, with a gold-rimmed satin belt around his waist, and an official's hat on his head. When he looked in the mirror again, he had become a charming and charming young master, brimming with health and vigor. Afterwards he faced the bronze mirror and practiced all kinds of facial expressions. These past several days he had not had any contact with other people, so even the skills he was most familiar with were a lot rusty.
With great difficulty he finally reached perfection. When he opened the door he felt a gust of cold wind blowing on his face, his whole body was cold. He found a cloak and draped it over his body. Everything was ready, he straightened his face and followed the small path toward the Prince Fu's room. He did not know why, but the self-confidence he had built up with great difficulty earlier had disappeared without a trace. He did not know what good or bad luck he would receive this time. Would Wangye have a change of heart, or would he give him additional punishment?
While he was hesitating, suddenly a servant came from the side, humming a little tune. Compared to his current state of mind, how many hundred times more leisurely? But he was still unwilling to be tactful; swaying unhurriedly he walked in front of him and said, "Paying my respects to Xiao Wangye. Your servant heard that Wangye has been looking for you for half a day, why haven't you come in yet? "
Shangguan Yaohua was irritated, "I'll go in in a moment, can't I just relax in here? Ben Wang's business does not need other people to interfere. You seem to be very leisurely, if you have time, go to the rear courtyard and take a stroll, watch Ah San and the others work. Wherever you can help, give them a hand. Don't just stroll around the mansion! "
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