0p0 Chapter 219 Fighting for power and position
Chapter 219 Fighting for power and position
A white lantern was hung at the entrance to the courtyard. The brothers' clothes were mostly black and blue, so they didn't need to change specially.
White lanterns were hung on the doorsteps of neighbors on both sides, and there was no more meat on the dinner table.
Not being able to eat meat for three months was a painful torture for Lin Shu.
You have to follow the rules openly, otherwise you will be imprisoned if you are reported.
For some unknown reason, the news of the theft in the palace was not spread.
Lin Shu was sitting in the corridor, looking at the patio above her head, her thoughts drifting to the sky above the imperial city.
Unfortunately, she doesn't have a God's perspective.
...
The emperor's death brought about a storm of turmoil.
The Empress Dowager was extremely angry and she heard that her private treasury had been stolen.
He was so angry that he vomited blood, fell on the bed and never woke up again.
Within one day, the palace was without two big men.
The palaces frequently contacted the outside world, and bloody storm was imminent.
Before the emperor passed away, he did not leave any will to establish a successor.
In order to secure the throne, he did not even appoint a crown prince for many years.
The court cannot be without a leader for a day, and in order to sit on the high position, all the princes showed their fangs.
The Yulin Army was frequently mobilized, and the sound of horse hooves could often be heard in the middle of the night.
The people lived in fear and dared not speak to acquaintances they met on the street.
The fight for the throne is not a one-day thing, in order to have enough bargaining chips to fight for power and profit.
Faced with external enemies, the party that does not advocate war has the upper hand and is bent on seizing the throne for its master.
The gods fight, and the common people suffer.
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The prices in the imperial city change every day.
Lin Hongyi, who usually drove a horse-drawn carriage, had to rely on his own two legs to go out after his horse was stolen.
He went to the mule and horse market several times but failed to buy a mule that satisfied him.
As soon as Lin Hongyi entered the courtyard, he habitually stuck his head out to look around, then quickly retracted his head and closed the gate.
"Xiao Shitou, big brother is back." Lin Hongyi shouted in a hoarse voice.
Ever since he discovered that Lin Shu slipped out in the middle of the night, he no longer dared to let her go out.
Even during the day, it's impossible to do it with him around.
As soon as he went out, he would lock the gate, no matter what Lin Shu said.
Lin Shu withdrew her gaze and curled her lips.
My brother always says the same thing every time he comes back. There is nothing new about it.
From the news brought back by the wet rat, we can know that the bustling and prosperous imperial city is in a state of panic.
Shops are closed every day, and arresting people on the streets is commonplace.
Some people have left the imperial city in the name of returning home to visit relatives or to seek refuge with their loved ones.
The reason she stayed was to find out what happened to the stolen horses from the military camp.
But there has been no movement, and it is time to leave.
...
“What else did you buy? Anyway, there will be no meat to eat.
There's not a drop of oil in my stomach, I'm so hungry!" Lin Shu said pitifully.
In fact, she had just eaten ten big meat buns in the morning, and she was not from this era.
Why should I put myself in such a difficult position and observe mourning for the emperor?
Haven’t you seen his descendants fighting to the death for that position?
Lin Hongyi put down his backpack with a smile and took out a small bag of sorghum rice, revealing the silver charcoal underneath.
"Isn't this what you've always wanted?
The eldest brother finally managed to grab ten kilograms.
How about it, do you like it? "
"I like it, of course I like it, thank you for remembering it, big brother.
If I could go out, I would have bought it a long time ago."
Lin Shu's teeth were chattering and her hands were itching to press the person to the ground and rub him.
"Hey, we'll leave once we buy the mule, wait a little longer!"
Lin Hongyi coaxed her with a smile, knowing that restricting his younger sister's access would make her unhappy.
He had to do this for peace of mind.
"I'm going out tomorrow." Lin Shu said calmly.
If I don't go out, I'll get bored.
"If you really go, big brother can do it alone." Lin Hongyi said reluctantly.
"What do you think?" Lin Shu asked back.
She knew her elder brother's character too well. He was reluctant to spend money and always wanted to wait for the price to drop before buying it.
No matter what time it is.
"Okay then! Don't run around after you go out, and don't hold other people's hands." Lin Hongyi said.
"Okay, okay, it's better to tie it to you, okay!"
In order to get out, Lin Shu agreed to everything.
This body of hers is already seven years old, and as the saying goes, boys and girls sit differently when they are seven years old.
Fortunately, they are brothers now and don’t have so many concerns.
"Hehe, this is what you said."
Lin Hongyi smiled innocently, but a shrewd look flashed in his eyes.
There was no other way; his younger sister was too capable, so he had to resort to this last resort.
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At midnight, Lin Shu was awakened by a squeaking sound and reached out to touch a furry thing.
She was so startled that she turned over and sat up, only to see a group of small spots of light gathered under the kang.
"what's the situation!"
Lin Shu took out a flashlight and shone it, and oh my god.
There were about forty rats in the room, carrying their children and their belongings.
She hurriedly released the drowned rat and Baozi, and finally understood after hearing the animal language.
There will be a palace coup at midnight tomorrow, and the imperial city will be massacred.
Lin Shu was so frightened that she was shaking. Was this a coup against the people at the same time as the palace coup?
No, we can't stay here for long.
"Drowned rat, ask them what they mean." Lin Shu said, suppressing her anxiety.
"Squeak~"
"Master, they want to go with us. They don't want to be imperial city rats anymore," Baozi translated.
"Follow me and follow my instructions." Lin Shu nodded.
"Squeak~"
After a heated discussion, the mice agreed to Lin Shu's conditions.
The only requirement is to send them to a safe place.
"Bang, deal."
After the deal was done, Lin Shu gathered the army of rats into the space and handed them over to Luotangshuai for management.
"Baozi, please keep an eye on the rats and don't let them destroy things at home." Lin Shu said, holding Baozi's head.
"Let's separate for a while, and I'll take you out after we leave the city, okay?"
"Woo~woo~"
The dog's head rested on Lin Shu's shoulder, and the person and the pet were hard to separate.
Think about the brilliant achievements we have made together, it will be unforgettable for a lifetime.
After being attached to each other for a while, Lin Shu reluctantly put the buns into her space.
Take out your usual bag and pack a set of spare underwear.
Looking at the newly added furniture in the house, these bulky things would be impossible for others to carry away.
But she could, with a wave of her hand, take away all the tables, chairs, benches, kang cabinets, kang tables, quilts and mattresses without leaving any behind.
These things were bought one by one by Lin Hongyi when he moved in.
When spending your own money, of course you should be frugal.
Therefore, Lin Shu didn't think about who to leave it to. It was better to leave it as firewood than to have no firewood at all.
"Pah, pah, it's dawn, big brother."
A loud knock on the door woke up the soundly sleeping Lin Hongyi. He yawned as he got dressed and got off the bed.
"My dear! It's only midnight and it's still early for dawn!
I promised to let you go out on the street, and I will never break my promise.
Otherwise, you will be struck by lightning..."
"Shut up!
You didn't learn anything good, you just learned some street jargon, there are important things to say."
Lin Shu quickly interrupted him and told him the news she had just received.
"Go cook the food, then pack up and leave the imperial city after daybreak."
"what!"
Lin Hongyi was so frightened that his heart was pounding. Why were they going to fight?
Is it worth fighting to the death over a chair?