"He said that we have two days to leave the capital …" Lin Boyuan played with a white piece in his hand.
He tried to draw a few places on the chessboard, but he couldn't put it down.
She raised her head and glanced at Lin Ruo, who was gently blowing the leaves in the teacup. She felt a little regretful that she took the initiative to play chess with him in order to prevent his precious nephew from feeling depressed and sad. She knew that she would lose.
However, his temperament did not allow him to place a chess piece in a place that he was not satisfied with or uncertain about.
He could only rack his brains to think of a way to avoid falling into the enemy's trap.
This place looked like a trap.
There were also risks there … Lin Boyuan sighed.
This brat's chess skills seemed to have improved again. Although he had lost in the past, he had lost in the past.
However, he had clearly lost. But now …
Yet, he couldn't even figure out his moves.
"And then?"
Lin Boyuan finally made up his mind and was about to place his piece.
Hearing Lin Ruo's sudden words, he retracted his hand and asked, "What?"
"Leave the capital in two days.
And then? "
"Oh." Lin Boyuan saw that he wasn't talking about the game, so he put the chess piece back on the board.
He said, "Pei Ji quietly received the decree, and then the entire Pei Family began to prepare to leave the capital. They packed their luggage, bought a carriage, hired a boat, and dismissed the servants … the two days were almost up.
Pei Ji, dressed in plain clothes, went to the palace to bid farewell to the Emperor. His Majesty refused to see him.
He kowtowed three times outside the hall.
Apologize to His Majesty.
He had failed to live up to His Majesty's expectations. It was only right that His Majesty refused to see him. She also said that she was getting old and that she didn't know if they would meet again in the future. Back then, she had promised Her Majesty that they would grow old together. Now that it was no longer possible, she asked Her Majesty to take care of herself. He even mentioned a few names and lamented that the number of people who had come with him was decreasing. Sometimes, he couldn't even remember their names … Pei Ji talked for a while outside and kowtowed again before leaving absent-mindedly. When he was about to reach the palace gates, he tripped and fell into a mud pit. Half of his body was soaked in mud. Without waiting for the guards to help him, he got up without a word and left the palace. "
Lin Ruo said, "This Lord Pei is indeed flexible."
Sitting in such a high position, it was rare for him to be able to put down his face and resort to such a trick.
"Who asked His Majesty to fall for this trick?" Lin Boyuan sneered and said, "After he left, His Majesty was annoyed the whole morning. After lunch, he said that he wanted to go out for a walk. As soon as he left, he went to Pei Ji's Mansion … Let's not talk about what His Majesty saw in Pei Ji's Mansion. Although he still didn't see Pei Ji, as soon as he returned to the palace, he lost his temper and punished a few people. He said that Pei Ji's energy was not enough and that he should resign and go back to his hometown. Although he had resigned from his official position, he still had his title of nobility.
Lin Boyuan had always had good relations with people. Although there were some confidential matters that he couldn't find out, when it came to information that wasn't deliberately hidden, he was faster and more detailed than anyone else.
Lin Ruo put down his teacup and placed a chess piece. He said, "His Majesty's temperament is that he values friendship but is also suspicious. The reason he punished Pei Ji was because he was angry that Pei Ji pretended to be obedient, but more importantly, he was suspicious of him. When he really took away Pei Ji's power and made him a threat, he would naturally remember their previous friendship. After all, they had known each other for most of their lives. Moreover, Pei Ji had always been respectful and obedient, so His Majesty would definitely be conflicted and soft-hearted."
However, since His Majesty still didn't want to see him, it could be seen that even if His Majesty was soft-hearted, there was a limit to it.
Lin Boyuan saw that His Majesty's tone was calm and asked, "You're not angry?"
"Angry? What's there to be angry about? No matter what he did or didn't do, it was just for his own peace of mind. What does it have to do with me? "Lin Ruo placed a chess piece leisurely and said," I, Lin Ruo, don't need others to uphold justice for me. "
It wasn't some brave words, just a simple and casual sentence. His tone couldn't even be considered confident or calm. Lin Boyuan looked at Lin Ruo, whose eyelashes didn't even tremble. He didn't know whether to feel proud or melancholy. This child, in just a few months, had transformed to the point that even he almost couldn't recognize him. He sighed softly and said, "His Majesty gave him a few days to pack up before he set off. He also sent three hundred imperial guards to escort him."
A few days … a few days?
Lin Ruo frowned and said, "Uncle, later on, send someone to inquire about the date Pei Ji set off!"
"What's there to inquire about?" Lin Boyuan shrugged and said, "June 17th."
Lin Ruo was slightly stunned. Logically speaking, Pei Ji shouldn't have set a departure date so soon after Li Yuan's edict, right?
Lin Boyuan rarely saw his nephew being defeated, so he said proudly, "Although I don't have the ability to calculate, I can read the almanac. With Pei Ji's personality, since the edict was issued, he wouldn't force himself to leave on the scheduled date and let His Majesty's good intentions go down the drain. He also wouldn't use this edict to stay in the capital and make His Majesty unhappy. Therefore, he will definitely set off within ten days. Within these ten days, only this day is auspicious, so everything is suitable. "
Lin Ruo looked at him and said, "Uncle, since you can read the almanac, why don't you calculate which day is suitable for marriage … Uncle, aren't you preparing to remarry and have children?"
Lin Boyuan raised his eyes to look at Lin Ruo. Although he was joking and his lips were slightly curved, his eyes were cold and there was no trace of a smile. Lin Boyuan suddenly felt a pain in his heart. He turned his eyes away from Lin Ruo and casually picked up a chess piece in his hand and lowered his head to study the game.
Lin Ruo opened his mouth again and said in an inexplicable tone, "That day is indeed a good day."
Lin Boyuan didn't answer. Lin Ruo said again, "Uncle, I'm going to live in a village outside the city for a few days."
"Why?"
"I don't like the smell of blood."
At this moment, Li Yuan was still feeling guilty towards him, but he had done Pei Ji a favor. When he came back to his senses, he naturally had to quickly comfort him. Unfortunately, the Crown Prince couldn't be touched, and the King Of Qi couldn't bear to do it. In the end, only those people from the Supreme Court were unlucky. Originally, he said that he would investigate thoroughly. Now that he was anxious, he was afraid that those who should be killed and those who shouldn't be killed would have to pay with their lives. Li Yuan's soft-heartedness had always been limited to those he cared about.
Lin Boyuan frowned and didn't even have the mood to play chess. He directly threw the chess piece and said, "Our Emperor is quite clear-headed in political affairs. Why is he so muddle-headed when it comes to the people around him …"
His son, concubines, and close officials around him didn't understand.
*****
On the second day after Lin Ruo left the city, Chang 'an City was filled with a thick smell of blood as expected. Within a few days, more than 20 heads were chopped off from the Supreme Court Chancellor to the jailers in the Supreme Court. There were even more who were demoted and dismissed from their positions. The entire Supreme Court suddenly lost half of its people.
The name Lin Ruo once again resounded throughout Chang 'an City. Eldest Young Master Lin's page boy died in the Supreme Court, so dozens of people died in the Supreme Court. Therefore, the Crown Prince was reprimanded, the King Of Qi was grounded, and the Emperor's favorite official, Pei Ji, was driven out of the capital. He dragged his family and went back to his hometown miserably.
For a moment, almost everyone in the imperial court changed their expressions when they talked about "Lin".
June 17th, an auspicious day. Everything was appropriate.
Instead of "resigning and going back to his hometown", it was better to say that Pei Ji, who was driven out of the capital, didn't pretend to be miserable. Instead, he showed his sincerity in resigning. He packed more than 20 carriages of fine and soft goods. There were dozens of old people, children, and concubines in his family. In addition, some of the remaining maids, servants, and servants were all taken on the road. Only a capable butler was left to deal with the remaining businesses. It seemed that he would never return.
More than 200 people from the Pei Family and 300 Palace Guards left the city in a mighty manner. The people who saw them off in the suburbs of the city were also quite spectacular.
Pei Ji had always been popular in the imperial court. Although he had temporarily angered the Emperor, in this era, trust was very important. There weren't many people who would turn their backs on others just because they lost power. Moreover, people with discerning eyes could see that in the Emperor's heart, Pei Ji's weight was, after all, special. Who dared to say that he would never return after leaving today? Therefore, more than half of the nobles and officials in the imperial court came to see him off today.
Looking at the sincere faces in front of him, although Pei Ji didn't drink much, he was already a little drunk. The corners of his lips curled into a faint cold smile. So what if he temporarily left the imperial court? His title was still there, his connections were still there, his influence was still there, and his Emperor's favor was still there. No matter where he was, he was still that powerful Pei Ji!
Moreover, he believed that he wouldn't be away for too long. For him, Pei Ji, to be able to become Li Yuan's most favored official, there was naturally something that others couldn't replace. Previously, he had been worried that Lin Ruo would threaten his position. After this matter, after seeing that person's temperament, he was more relieved. That kid only won the Emperor's favor for a while based on his talent. Even if the Emperor admired him and liked him, so what? Could he understand the Emperor's thoughts better than him? Could he help the Emperor solve his problems? Could he know what the Emperor wanted just by looking at the Emperor's frown and then quietly find it for the Emperor?
Before long, the Emperor would naturally notice the inconvenience of not having him and would remember his good points. Then, someone would say a few good words on the side, and the Emperor would naturally summon him back to the capital.
Pei Ji gave his thanks verbally and frowned to stop them from continuing to vent their anger toward Lin Ruo. At the same time, he narrowed his eyes slightly. If the Emperor's heavy reliance was his foundation, then these people in front of him were his branches and leaves. He, Pei Ji, was deeply rooted and had many branches and leaves. How could a little Lin Ruo shake him? I'll let him be proud for a few days. When he returns to the capital …
Pei Ji drank the last cup of wine and was about to get into the carriage and leave when he heard the sound of hooves. A man and a horse galloped from the direction of the city gate. The face of the rider on the horse was mostly hidden in the hood. He only dismounted when he got close. Throwing the reins aside, he laughed loudly and said, "What a close call. I'm late."
Although Pei Ji couldn't see his face, he could hear his voice clearly. Shocked, he said, "Your Highness …"
The man raised his index finger and shushed him. He laughed and said, "I'm still under house arrest. Are you deliberately trying to get me beaten by shouting like this?" Although he acted secretive, he had no intention of hiding his identity. As soon as he said this, even those who didn't recognize his voice recognized his identity.
Pei Ji stomped his feet and said, "You're too mischievous. The Emperor is angry right now. You …"
The man sneered and said, "At worst, I'll just be locked up for a few more days. What's the big deal? Lord Li Yuanji has always been kind to me. If I don't even dare to offer you a cup of wine before leaving, what kind of person would I, Li Yuanji, be? "
After saying this, he took out a small wine jar from his sleeve. He opened the mud seal and gulped down half of the wine. Then, he handed it to Pei Ji and said, "Lord Pei, please."
Pei Ji looked deeply at Li Yuanji and sighed. He took the wine jar with both hands and said, "This Pei will remember His Highness The Prince Of Qi's friendship."
He then cupped his hands to Li Yuanji and the others and said, "Everyone, Pei Ji will be leaving for a long journey. I don't know if we'll be able to meet again after this farewell. This Pei wants to use this opportunity to offer Buddha a toast to everyone!"
After saying this, he raised his head and drank in large mouthfuls. Because he poured too much wine, a large amount of wine spilled onto his chin and collar. It showed a bit of heroism and sadness. Everyone who saw this had tears in their eyes.
… …
Not far away, a green carriage slowly drove through the pipeline. The coachman turned his face and asked in a low voice, "Young Master, do you want to get off the carriage?"
A cold voice came from inside the carriage, "Go directly to the docks."
The coachman nodded and sped up.
Lin Ruo looked away from the window. He seemed to hear the little boy's noisy voice, "Young Master, didn't you say you were coming to see Lord Pei off? Why don't you get off the carriage?"
Lin Ruo's eyes were cold. He didn't want to be immersed in sorrow and didn't want to live in the past. However, the pain of losing a piece of his life constantly reminded him.
"Young Master, it's raining."
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