Chapter Thirty-Four: Black and White

  Until she came to and coughed up water, I reluctantly got up from her body, leaving the rest of the matter to those women who were still in shock.

  Until then, soldiers surrounded him, still holding that unlucky guy, shouting loudly "Good thief, making trouble in the emperor's place..." I was already annoyed and shouted "Shut up" They saw it was me, their faces changed instantly, and they stuttered "Uh, subordinate sees General..." "Seen, sir". Before they could continue to express themselves.

  Seeing them, I immediately scolded them harshly: "A bunch of useless things, what are you guarding? You let someone sneak in and it took half a day for someone to come over. What if it was really a thief with ill intentions? Who can afford to take responsibility? If I hadn't arrived just now... Who is on duty today? They have failed in their duties... According to the rules, all of you above the rank of school lieutenant should go to the workshop to receive punishment!" After being scolded, they were all timid and didn't dare to speak up, clearly forgetting to consider why the high-ranking officer would come here alone on patrol.

  I took a deep breath and pointed at the swollen face of that fellow enthusiast, "What's this guy's background? Has he been thoroughly investigated?" "Yes, sir."

  According to their report, when the patrol officer was missing one person, I knew the identity of that fellow, his name is Tu Tuchenghui, with Turkic blood, holding the title of Yunqiwei and Wu Chengnan, also known as the guy from the inner six camps who strongly opposed entering Shu at the last court meeting.

  They have their own high-end residences in Chang'an City due to their special status, and many of them are already second or third generation. The title of Su Wei Jun Yun Qi Wei is just a military qualification, and it's not necessary to really go on night shifts for the emperor. However, due to current circumstances, they are also included as combatants under my command. Their identities can be easily seen from their surnames, such as Cheng Hui, Cheng Guang, Cheng En, Huai En, Ke Ji, Ke Yong, Jin Zhong, Ding Guo, etc., representing the loyalty and dedication of their ancestors to the Tang Dynasty for generations. Moreover, due to the tradition of their predecessors, most of them have not abandoned martial arts like other Han surname families, except for being a bit unruly, they are almost assimilated into Han culture, and their archery skills, which were trained from childhood, are quite good. They can be assigned as scouts, vanguard, or frontline troops, all of which are quite useful.

  I didn't expect him to have such a voyeuristic hobby, and it's caused such a mess that I'm even implicated. The cause and effect of this whole thing needs to be carefully considered. Besides, someone once said that one woman can equal a group of ducks; if several hundred groups of ducks are startled and running around quacking wildly, then nothing can be hidden. The details of what happened this afternoon will probably be widely known soon.

  So we must first deal with that Tǔ Tū Chéng Huī, he is obviously closer to those Northern Army guys and has the background of the prince, this unexpected disaster from heaven, I don't think he can figure it out even if he breaks his head. Anyway, he's got a big headache, and in the short term, his language expression is also a problem. The cause and effect are all based on what I said, and there are many eyewitnesses, so it's absolutely impossible to escape, and it doesn't matter how many crimes are added or subtracted. It seems that everything can only be continued by him, otherwise, it would be too unfair to myself, who let me be an official bigger than him? Let him take the blame to the end.

  For this, I specially borrowed the name of interrogation and hypocritically went to Gong Cao's place, severely scolding him who was lying on the stretcher and unable to speak. The problem was made out to be as serious as possible: offending the emperor's female officials, privately entering forbidden areas, causing death by negligence - isn't that a capital offense? And who fell into the water? If I hadn't appeared in time, there would have been no good outcome. Heh heh, look at you, your heads can be chopped off.

  After singing the black face, he sang the white face, and his tone changed. He comforted him that as a superior officer, I didn't immediately stop him, and I also had responsibility, so I would share some of the blame with him. Moreover, considering his good performance all along (heaven knows), I would do my best to plead for him in front of Your Majesty, trying to exonerate him as much as possible. I will definitely try to spare his life, let him recover from his injuries, and maybe he can still make amends in the future. A bunch of nonsense. His mouth was swollen and couldn't express his excitement, and tears streamed down his face before he finally let him off.

  But it's not so easy to talk about the old emperor, everything has someone making a detailed report, for example, as the main officer patrolling the camp how could I have ended up there. I've already prepared some excuses in my heart, although things won't be too severe if they fall on me, but a scolding for being incompetent is probably unavoidable.

  When Gao Lishi arrived, he happened to meet several accompanying imperial physicians who came out. After a brief conversation and inquiry, I couldn't help but laugh secretly. Those imperial physicians were indeed good at talking nonsense. They were very interested in the artificial respiration that saved the drowning person from the brink of death twice, but they found it difficult to understand the emergency rescue principle behind my artificial respiration for her. After some people arranged by me made some subtle hints (threats),

  According to his own understanding, he made an inference and told the old emperor that it was a legendary Taoist method of longevity that had been lost - the "Rebirth Connection Method". He also solemnly explained the principle of using one's own primordial yang energy to revive the dead person's vital energy, which might have some impact on their lifespan. What's more ridiculous is that Old Wei also chimed in at the right moment and said that this might be the legendary "Tianji Gate" method of longevity, thus making a fake story come true.

  Anyway, it's something that can't be verified, but later in the official compilation of "Tang Yi Zhuan, Doubtful and Miscellaneous Records", there was an additional entry, which recorded a method to revive a drowned person by using oral resuscitation, assisted by heart pulse massage, and noted seriously: use with caution, may damage one's innate vitality. This annotation was due to my symptom of nosebleed. Because those imperial physicians had heard that heart pulse exhaustion could lead to vomiting blood, but couldn't understand how it would come out from the nose. So in the end, they randomly prescribed me a few doses of tonifying Qi and blood medicine.

  That broken beehive I had someone pick up earlier, and made a bowl of yellow honey liquid to send to the old emperor. At the same time, I asked Gao Lishi to probe his mood. Who knew that Gao Lishi also looked helpless. Unfortunately, little girl was not by my side, it would have been better if she had gone to probe the situation.

  Damn it, how did things turn out like this? I came to make a good report, but ended up being interrogated. Is this still that Emperor who was so furious and careless that he even lost the country? Although I've seen similar situations on TV many times before and had some mental preparation for his dragon-like anger, when it actually happened, my body couldn't help but tremble with fear, and suddenly my whole body was covered in cold sweat like water bursting out of a floodgate.

  Damn, it's no wonder he's the emperor. A single expressionless stare can have that effect, more terrifying than being face-to-face with a carnivore. Have you ever felt the sensation of being glared at by a dragon? Although it was only for an instant, that eternal, mysterious, and unpredictable power that encompasses the universe, looking down on all living things as if they were nothing, made me feel suffocated. My entire being was pierced through, revealing my deepest fears without reserve. Mentally, I tried to suppress my fear, but physically, my body betrayed my will, my hands and feet went limp, and I couldn't muster the strength to speak, forgetting all the words I had prepared, almost exposing my weakness on the spot.

  These kings all seem to like a profound and mysterious set, just one word unspoken, can make me so embarrassed. They don't say anything, but they make you tense up for nothing.

  Next to Yang Taizhen, Yu'er was nestled in her arms, and on her flawless face, a hint of a smile began to appear. The old emperor's expressionless face watched as I finished my bow, still not saying a word. It was Yang Taizhen's soft and alluring voice that broke the silence, "Rongruo, what do you think His Majesty should do with you?" My mind went blank, and despite the sweltering heat, I couldn't help but feel dizzy and my whole body turned cold. The feeling of being powerless now that everything had been exposed...

  It wasn't until after I finished speaking that I realized the problem didn't lie with him, but rather with me, or more specifically, my emergency response measures. The same methods used on a young girl and a young woman would have completely different implications. In their eyes, my actions were no different from those of a pervert who openly molests women. Moreover, the palace has always had strict rules against close contact between men and women, even if it's for the sake of saving someone. If something like this happened, it would be unforgivable.

  Moreover, judging from Yang Tai's words, the woman who was called "A Man sister" by those women, surnamed Xie, was also the one I had noticed by the water, and her identity was not simple.

  Afterwards, I came to know that her status was not comparable to those female music students from Liyuan or Yichunfang, nor was it comparable to the female officials in the inner palace. Her position was quite extraordinary and she received great courtesy, owning the prestigious title of a fourth-rank palace servant, which was even higher than mine. She was usually responsible for training the palace's song and dance performances and her dancing skills and appearance were generally exceptional. Along with Li Guonian, Lei Haiqing, Dong Lanting, He Huaiyi, those top music masters who gathered around Emperor Xuanzong, she was renowned in the world for her excellent dancing skills, known as the "ice beauty with a flexible bone". Some aspects of her dance techniques were even learned from by Yang Guifei herself. On the other hand, it is well-known that Yang Guifei's Feathered Robe and Rainbow Skirt Dance was famous throughout the world, but as the only one who stood beside the emperor, Yang Guifei's status was so noble that she could not easily perform for others unless at a grand court banquet. Therefore, whenever there were big banquets with music and dance performances, it was actually her who led the dance, and for this reason, she had the privilege of freely entering and leaving the palace, and was granted the identity of Yang Guifei's adopted daughter. If she caused any trouble, it would be absolutely terrible.

  And, like a single beauty who can walk freely in the palace with a similar status and appearance, admirers and followers will definitely not be lacking. I'm afraid I've gotten myself into big trouble now. Although it was to save someone, the result of offending such an idol in the hearts of the masses probably won't be good either.) Whether it's the royal family's face or the person's reputation, there must be some explanation.

  The sound of the movement is still pleasant to hear, but on the surface I am already in a state of extreme fear, not daring to make a sound. However, my heart has started racing wildly. How could this be? The person who was rescued woke up crying and almost died from fright. It's better to die than to lose face like this. Listening to it sounds like it's straight out of a melodrama, with all the crying and wailing. What kind of explanation is this supposed to be? Are they going to ask me to compensate for some kind of nutrition fee or spiritual loss fee? Although I've been cheated out of quite a bit recently... Could it be that they want to take revenge on me and vent their frustrations? If so, there's no need to call me in here to listen to all this nonsense.

  Moreover, according to my previous understanding, the Sui and Tang laws had a very famous "Eight Deliberations" system, among which the principle of "merit" was that officials who had made military achievements and contributions to the country could have their punishments reduced or exempted when they committed crimes. Sometimes, for those with great merits, even the emperor would issue an edict granting them the special privilege of "pardoning death" (this is also the origin of things like the golden pardon card, the red book iron volume), and in actual practice, for generals' mistakes and crimes, generally did not lightly add punishment, only demoting or dismissing them, letting them wear a white robe to atone for their guilt. Tang dynasty famous generals with outstanding military achievements, such as Liu Renyuan and Xue Rengui, had all been pardoned from death due to this. In comparison, my most severe punishment would be removal from office and retention of use, let alone what crime I was accused of.

  Could it be that there is another purpose... Just as I was lost in thought.

  It's just that Yu'er couldn't sit still and asked for mercy on behalf of this "brother" of mine, which moved me quite a bit.

  Yang Tai Zhen comforted her with a gentle pat, and with an elegant demeanor that made one's heart flutter, she took a sip of honey juice. She changed the subject and said: "I know you've saved people twice, and I also know that in your haste, you couldn't help but... even if we consider it as two offsetting actions, after all, she is still an unmarried young lady from a good family... shouldn't there be some sort of expression (of gratitude)?"

  Originally, after talking for half a day, there was no intention of punishing me, I felt slightly relieved, the stone fell to the ground, "but...", my heart rose again.

  Next, I heard the tone of her words and unexpectedly revealed that she wanted me to take responsibility. Not pursuing my guilt, but wanting me to be responsible, how can I be responsible? I quickly reacted. In ancient times, it was said that being responsible for a woman's reputation was like promising to marry her for life. Did I hear wrong? Yang Tai's expression really gave me an answer. Another huge shock.

  After that huge contrast of falling from hell to heaven, the feeling of happiness suddenly spread throughout my body like a burning flame. Although I quickly realized that this might be part of someone's trickery, a tactic of hitting and then pulling, I still felt deep down excited and put a joyful expression on my face. Thinking about that touch, thinking about that figure, that skin, it was all earned by me. After the absurd feeling of being in a dream passed, I just wanted to shout out loud with excitement. I was so agitated that even speaking became urgent and stuttering. "Your subject... your subject..."

  During this time, the old emperor didn't say a word, letting Yang Taijun dominate everything. Until I made a half-true, half-false, half-spontaneous and half-exaggerated show of gratitude, repeatedly thanking him with sincerity, the old emperor's expression finally changed slightly, indicating that he was somewhat satisfied with my attitude and performance since entering, nodding his head to indicate that I could withdraw.

  Although my heart still had lingering fears, after I withdrew from the scene and walked away, the gentle coolness of the night breeze gradually brought me back to calmness from the uncontrollable excitement, with a sense of absurdity that was beyond reason. Not only did I not receive any punishment for my wrongdoing, but I even received an unexpected reward, and the prize was the person who had been harmed by me.

  But the process was too sudden, with a hasty flavor. By rights, this kind of news that should be easily spread around with rumors and speculation probably hasn't been known to many people yet, not like the result of careful consideration. It's also too direct and simple, not like the style of the Emperor, but rather showing the intention of hastily covering up the matter to restore peace.

  As for why he did this, I vaguely guessed the old emperor's good intentions. He secretly created opportunities to make me grateful to her, essentially making arrangements for Yang Taizhen, who would thoroughly lose power and be isolated in the future, to have an extra guarantee. Thinking further, my cheap sister Yu'er was probably also a part of this guarantee.

  If my guess is correct, then I am safe for a long time at my current position. Otherwise, I would have gotten into trouble because of some things I did excessively and others reacted too strongly to them, taking the opportunity to cause you trouble.

  It's really a case of retribution, I used to have the heart to frame others, now I'm caught off guard and my heart is racing, compared to others, I'm still too tender in some aspects, being played around by others, scared to death, my heart almost got sick, finally I had to sincerely thank them. Isn't this self-inflicted humiliation?

  I've gained some experience now

  Thank you for your attention, this waiting mood can also be understood by cats. Cats are also loyal FANS of many online articles, but after all, cats are not professional writers. Most of the time, they have to think about their rice bowl and consider work first and writing second. The eunuch comrades are resolute in not doing so, but the update time still needs everyone's understanding. Especially with the upcoming electricity exam, if I don't temporarily hold back my Buddhist feet, it would be a waste of the 2600 yuan spent on that semester's dozen or so classes. So sorry about that.

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