From a son-in-law to a favorite of the empress

Chapter 280

At dusk, the residual heat of the earth is about to dissipate, and the sunset glow is only the last red.

The atmosphere in the study is very heavy, with broken pieces of vases and pen holders on the ground.

Deng Bochi's face is gloomy, his eyes are solemn, and he sits on the armchair without saying a word.

A middle-aged man kneels on the ground and keeps saying: "Father, Zhou Yuan is simply lawless. Your grandson did some wrong things, but after all, he is young and impulsive, so it is understandable."

"But Zhou Yuan, killing people in court is really an unforgivable crime!"

Deng Bochi said coldly: "How dare you say this? Rong'er is also a talented child. If he is properly disciplined, he may have a good fortune in the future."

"And you, as a father, only care about your own fun, causing him to go astray and cause the disaster of killing himself now. Beast, why didn't you die!"

At this point, Deng Bochi couldn't help but pick up the brush and smashed it.

The middle-aged man shouted, "Father, even if my son has committed many more mistakes, I must avenge your grandson!"

"Otherwise, how can our Deng family stay in Shenjing with dignity? His Majesty will definitely not let me preside over the trial of Zhou Yuan this time. Father, please strive to be the presiding judge and kill all nine clans of Zhou Yuan!"

Deng Bochi took a deep breath, but he couldn't suppress his anger and shouted, "Get out! Get out! Evil beast! How could I give birth to such a useless thing!"

"Father, Rong'er is your grandson. He was raised by you!"

After saying this, the middle-aged man stood up and left in a hurry.

Deng Bochi panted, clenched his fists, and said coldly: "Zhou Yuan! Zhou Yuan! Do you really think you are the Lord of Heaven!"

"It is not your turn to make decisions in this capital city!"

The housekeeper's voice came from outside the house: "Master, there is a girl named Qu who wants to see you."

Deng Bochi glanced at the gate and said: "Take her to the main hall."

He straightened his clothes, adjusted his mood, and then walked slowly to the main hall.

At this moment, his face has become amiable: "Qu girl! Qu girl! You finally remember me, an old man!"

He is like a kind elder.

Qu Ling bowed quickly and said, "Ling'er greets Grandpa Gan! After three or four years, Ling'er also misses Grandpa very much."

Deng Bochi helped her up and chuckled, "You are lying. If you missed me, why didn't you come to see me after being in Shenjing for so long!"

Qu Ling said embarrassedly, "I am too busy. I am here now. Ling'er brought you the best tea in Jinling."

"Jinling..."

Deng Bochi was silent for a moment, and then said with emotion, "It has been more than ten years since I left Jinling, but every bit of the time there seems to be right in front of me. Yesterday."

"Ling'er, how is your grandfather now?"

Qu Ling smiled and said, "Grandpa is in good health, but his neck and knees hurt when it's cloudy and rainy. The doctor said it's rheumatism and he needs to rest slowly."

Deng Bochi said, "Shuyuan Gong is too tired after all. When can you persuade him to resign the position of the chief priest? He is old and should enjoy his old age."

Qu Ling said, "Then I have to trouble Grandpa Gan to write a letter. Ling'er can't persuade him."

Deng Bochi shook his head slowly.

His voice was full of vicissitudes, and he murmured and sighed: "Qu girl, you are wrong. Once people get older, they don't care about fame and fortune. On the contrary, they value family affection and family life more."

"Your grandfather regards you as a treasure and has spoiled you since you were a child. He never blamed you for escaping marriage and leaving home to go to Lin'an Prefecture..."

"How can people not love their grandchildren?"

"It's a pity that I will never see my grandson again."

Qu Ling lowered his head and sighed slightly in his heart. As expected... Deng Bochi's explanation didn't make sense.

She mustered up her courage and said, "The deceased is gone, Grandpa Gan should still mourn."

"It's not easy to feel sad when an old man sends a young man away. I should mourn."

Speaking of this, Deng Bochi sighed, "But how can I let my grandson die in obscurity?"

Qu Ling said bitterly, "Grandpa Gan, Zhou Yuan also acted according to the law. Deng Rong brought it upon herself. Can you let Zhou Yuan go for the sake of our friendship with the Qu family?"

Deng Bochi's face darkened, and he said coldly, "What is his relationship with the Qu family? Do you want me to let him go for the sake of the Qu family? Qu girl, Lord Shuyuan has spoiled you after all. Look at the people you are meeting now!"

Qu Ling was silent.

Deng Bochi said: "Freedom is harmful. It will make you lose your principles. You are the descendant of the Prime Minister, but you still degenerate into business and get to know a jester like Zhou Yuan. Sooner or later, you will harm yourself."

Qu Ling raised his head and said lightly: "Thank you very much.Ling'er understood what Grandpa taught her, but even if she fell into depravity, she would not commit crimes against others. "

"It's true that my grandfather doted on me too much, but he never taught me to rape and kill a good girl."

After saying that, she turned around and left.

Deng Bochi said sternly: "When Zhou Yuan dies, I will write to your grandfather and ask him to take you home!"

Qu Ling said: "Take care of your own family. I, Qu Ling, am not such an obedient girl. I know whether I will go home or not. "

Looking at her back, Deng Bochi's face was extremely ugly, but he could only remain silent.

...

In Room No. 1, Zhou Yuan looked at the map on the table and had been thinking for a long time.

According to the latest intelligence, Zhang Bailong of the Central Plains has gathered 700,000 troops to besiege Kaifeng and will attack the city soon.

Of course, this 700,000 troops must be boasting. Apart from those refugees who are just making up the numbers, it is already very good to have a team of 70,000 or 80,000 capable of fighting.

But even so, the situation is not optimistic. If Kaifeng is lost, it is equivalent to cutting off the connection between Shenjing and Luoyang, and it will not be long before Luoyang falls.

Once Luoyang falls, the entire Central Plains will be controlled by bandits, and Huguang will be in danger.

This is a big situation that affects the whole body, and it is the beginning of a collapse, so Kaifeng must not be lost.

Just thinking about this, a cold voice suddenly appeared: "Come on, I'll take you out. "

At some point, Li Yu'an appeared in the room.

Zhou Yuan was startled. He looked at the open prison door and the sleeping jailer. He glared and asked, "How did you get in?"

Li Yu'an smiled and said, "Although the guards of the prison are very strict, it is not difficult for me to get in. It just takes a little more effort."

"You have committed a serious crime this time. The news is spreading everywhere outside. It is said that you will be executed along with your entire clan. At worst, you will be beheaded."

Zhou Yuan frowned and said, "Is the situation so serious?"

"Would I come in otherwise?"

Li Yu'an said anxiously, "Come with me now, rush to Leiden Port at night, there will be a boat to take you away."

"If you don't run for your life, it will be too late."

Zhou Yuan was silent for a moment before saying, "Have you prepared the boat? "

Li Yu'an said: "I will prepare in advance and ensure that someone will pick you up. I will personally escort Zhao Jianjia to join you. If you want to add Xue Ningyue, that's fine."

Zhou Yuan said in a deep voice: "Then we will go to Goryeo and take over your power in Goryeo, and I will help you restore your country, right?"

Li Yu'an said: "It's better than staying here and waiting to die, right?"

Zhou Yuan sighed slowly and said: "Virgin Mary sister, I promised you that I would truly rise within five years and lead troops to Goryeo to help you restore your country."

"But you don't even want to wait five years, and want me to go directly."

Li Yu'an said: "What do you mean? I came to save you and arranged your escape, and it became my fault?"

Zhou Yuan smiled and said: "We are all smart people, so don't play dumb. You should know my political tactics and know that I have a backup plan. "

Li Yu'an was silent.

She hesitated for a moment before saying, "What if I say... I must have you go?"

Zhou Yuan frowned: "If you force me to go now, I will be in trouble."

"But if you do this, you can only get my body, but not my wisdom."

Li Yu'an couldn't help but said anxiously: "What did the empress give you? You are so willing to work for her, I can give you everything she can give!"

Zhou Yuan said: "This is not a question of giving or not."

"There is no pure morality in this world, only interests!"

Li Yu'an looked at him and said in a serious voice: "Didn't you do the same? You saved Princess Qinshui to win over the royal family, and you saved those refugees because you liked their physique."

"Zhou Yuan, I want you to go to Goryeo to help me! I can give you anything!"