Extra Story: Qi Guan Rang (Past Life)

It was midsummer, and the cicadas were constantly singing outside the courtyard. The hot and dry weather made people upset, and even affected the mood of the chess players.

"If you don't think about it carefully before playing, I won this game again."

Qi Guan shook a feather fan with his left hand, every feather was clean and white, the fan handle was made of flawless white jade, the fan pendant was a beautiful lotus flower, and the long tassels hanging down were piled up on his knee, looking at it from afar To the thick clouds that seem to be about to disperse in the sky.

He was sitting on the mat, in front of him was a complicated chess game, and the person sitting opposite was Feng Zhen.

The court ministers rumored that Qi Guanrang and Feng Zhen were not on good terms. In fact, apart from some conflicting political views, the two had a good personal relationship.

For example, now, the two can squat together and play chess together in the summer.

Qi Guan asked him to put a plate of golden melon seeds on his left hand side, and Feng Zhen also had a plate on his side, but the number was far less than what he had here.

Feng Zhen looked at the chessboard, which had lost all hope, hesitating. After thinking for a long time, he threw the flag back into the chess box, yelling "I lost, I lost". Not only did he lose this game, he also lost a few golden melon seeds_(:3)∠)_

"Your heart is restless."

Qi Guanrang won another round, but there was no joy on his brows.

Feng Zhen tidied up the chessboard boredly, and didn't care about how many golden melon seeds he lost to the guy in front of him in the afternoon.

"How can I calm down? The summer is scorching hot, but the situation in the court is chaotic. Your Majesty has been sick for three days and quits the court..."

Feng Zhen, who has always been fearless, is also a little timid now. He has been fighting with His Majesty for many years, and the opponent has always been a "model worker". He is the bravest in battle, the hardest in office, and occasionally a little lazy, but it doesn't hurt. Three hundred and sixty-five days a year, the big and small dynasties never rest After one day, he spent the whole day catching up with the courtiers, who would dare to slack off, but now he stopped court for three days in a row——

Feng Zhen has the energy to leave early after finishing his business every day, and today Xiu Mu can ask Qi Guan to let him play chess, he is so free that he doubts his life.

Qi Guan calmed his brows and eyes, his deep eyes were as quiet as a deep pool, making people want to meditate involuntarily.

"There are always three disasters and nine disasters for people. It's common to go to court when you are sick. It's just a small court for three days."

Feng Zhen couldn't help but secretly rolled his eyes, what is "it's just a three-day pilgrimage"?

"I'm worried about Your Majesty..."

Qi Guanrang sneered,

"What are you worried about? Your Majesty has not delayed government affairs."

Feng Zhen said, "I am worried that Your Majesty will try to defend Ci."

At this time, five days had passed since the meteorite incident planned by the two of them. His Majesty had been complaining of illness and dismissing the court since three days ago, but he did not do much in private. It was obvious that he wanted to put pressure on them and then keep Wei Ci. Although Feng Zhen and Wei Ci are also young friends, a good personal relationship does not mean that they have the same political stance. Wei Ci was drawn into the circle of gentry headed by the Wei family, and those gentry had big ambitions...

From this point of view, the positions of Feng Zhen and Wei Ci have become opposite.

No matter how good private friendship is, when it comes to this kind of political affairs, people still have to fight to the death.

At most, it will be the anniversary of Wei Ci's death in the coming year, Feng Zhen will offer him a few more sticks of incense and pour a few more glasses of wine, which can be regarded as worthy of friendship.

Letting the gentry control the power, I don't know what will happen to the world that has just improved, so Fengzhen has no choice but to do it.

Coincidentally, Qi Guanrang also made some noise, so Feng Zhen joined forces with Qi Guanrang.

The two made a move, naturally not giving Wei Ci a chance to stand up.

They also knew where Wei Ci's weaknesses were, and Wei Ci's birth date was the biggest obstacle for him to climb to the top.

As long as Wei Ci falls, the Wei family who relies on Wei Ci and other noble families who are about to move will also temporarily go dormant.

but -

Everything was well calculated, but His Majesty lost the chain here.

After the meteorite fell from the sky, His Majesty didn't show any emotion on the surface, but Feng Zhen knew her well for many years, so he naturally knew that she was angry.

It's not that Qi Weici betrayed her trust, but that Fengzhen and Qi Guanrang made bad decisions because of anger.

It's okay just to be angry, because of old love and merits, Fengzhen is confident that there is no harm, but His Majesty has continued to stop court for three days in a row, this is a big disaster!

On the first day he could bear it, on the second day he tossed and turned, on the third day he became dazed, and couldn't concentrate on playing chess with Qi Guanrang.

Qi Guan gave way, "It is expected that Your Majesty wants to keep Wei Ci."

Fengzhen: "..."

That being the case, why didn't you say it earlier?

Qi Guanrang smiled calmly, "Wait a little longer, there is no rush."

"Why are you not in a hurry?" Feng Zhen sighed, "Your Majesty is now trying to force the two of us to back down. If we refuse to give in for a day, she may let it go one day... To put it bluntly, there are thousands of men in the world. Are you obsessed with him?"

Your Majesty is so jealous of the nobles, yet Wei Ci has repeatedly helped the scholars from the Wei clan.

If it wasn't for the talented Wei scholars recommended by Wei Ci, Feng Zhen and Qi Guanrang might not be able to bear it now.

Qi Guan let out a snort, and said in a low voice, "It's been a long time since ancient times that a hero is saddened by beauty. Besides...after all, he is His Highness's biological father. If Wei Ci were to die in the hands of you and me, His Majesty's place may not be so good, but the little His Highness... The side is different."

Feng Zhen said, "You didn't intend to let Wei Ci die?"

"Your Majesty wants to keep him, but you and I can touch him? If Your Majesty does not protect him, Wei Ci will die as soon as he dies, and if he is hated by His Highness, he will bear his grudge. After all, an old bone may not be able to live until His Highness ascends the throne. Death Who cares about the past in the future?" Qi Guan dropped a son, "Your Majesty wants to protect it, and we as courtiers are not easy to disobey, but we have to take a step back in this matter - if we can save Wei Ci's life, then we must Abandon his official career. We can achieve our goal and have an explanation to His Majesty."

If Wei Ci could die, that would be the best, to completely eradicate Wei's support in the court.

If not, then take a step back and let his official career be over.

As His Royal Highness's biological father, Wei Ci's identity is too sensitive, and Qi Guanrang also doubts Wei Cong's identity - once the father and son have uncontrollable ambitions, the good situation will be ruined.

Qi Guanrang would not allow Wei Ci to have any signs of ambition.

Feng Zhen said in shock, "You are really not afraid that His Majesty will annoy you."

Rather than saying that Qi Guanrang was dealing with Wei Ci, it was better to say that Qi Guanrang was pinching Wei Ci to negotiate with His Majesty. Qi Guanrang was blocking his official career for the rest of his life.

"Your Majesty should be clear that Wei Ci has seriously overstepped. She is unwilling to give a warning, so I will be the villain."

On the fifth day after leaving court, Qi Guan let him into the palace in neat court clothes.

"I thought I couldn't wait for the papers to arrive."

His Majesty, who said he was sick and unable to go to court, was wearing a light and simplified daily attire, sitting in the pavilion and playing with the birds.

Qi Guan Rang said solemnly, "Your Majesty, I have something to say."

"About Zixiao?" His Majesty sprinkled a handful of bird food to the bird in the cage, "He has also been warned, so let's end this matter."

Qi Guanrang: "..."

"I know what Wenzheng is going to say, and I know what you're worried about, but Zixiao doesn't have that ambition."

Qi Guan said helplessly, "Ambition or not is not the key point, he shouldn't live up to His Majesty's trust by getting so close to Wei Shi."

His Majesty said, "It's really close, but it's not very close. It's just a normal relationship between people, but it's exaggerated by those villains."

Wei Ci is considered the most popular member of the Wei clan in the court, who wouldn't want to curry favor with others?

With a little response, the three-point friendship was also deliberately blown to thirteen points.

"Zixiao is a person who loves talents. Wei's situation is miserable. Seeing that there are seedlings in the family who can be cultivated, it is reasonable to be soft-hearted and promoted." His Majesty stretched out his finger to tease the bird, with a slight smile on his lips, " However, he has no ambitions, but he can't guarantee that others will have them. It's good to take this opportunity to let him step down, so as not to be used by schemes again. In this way, you and Zishi can rest assured?"

Qi Guanrang made an apology after hearing the last sentence.

"Forget it, sit down, please forgive me." His Majesty stopped him, "I know what you are worried about."

Qi Guan asked several people to join forces to deal with Wei Ci, which really caught her off guard, but when she calmed down, she knew that this was an opportunity.

An opportunity for Wei Ci to retreat to a safe position.

By the way, Jiang Pengji still has time to rectify Wei Shi's group.

Qi Guan, who planned all this, did——

After five days in a row, she felt better, so naturally she wouldn't continue to care about it.

She also worried about how to separate Wei Ci from Wei Shi before, but now she has achieved her goal.

Qi Guanrang hesitated for a moment, then asked His Majesty in a low voice.

"Has Your Majesty talked to him about these things?"

His Majesty said in surprise, "No, what's there to talk about?"

Qi Guanrang hesitated to speak, but in the end he still didn't express the worry in his heart.

As long as Wei Ci is far away from the center of power, so that the Wei family can't be a monster, and the position of His Highness is kept stable, Qi Guanrang's goal will be achieved.

"I hope Zixiao can understand His Majesty's painstaking efforts."

His Majesty asked Qi Guanrang, "Why does he need to understand?"

Qi Guanrang: "..."

There are some things that can easily cause misunderstanding if you just do it without saying it.

Full of civil and military affairs, who doesn't know that Qi Guanrang hates Wei Ci?

This disgust lasted for more than ten years, until the day His Majesty "death" reached its peak.

Wei Cong, the son of Wei Ci, "departed" in the imperial palace of His Majesty, threatening the status of His Majesty Jiang Yan.

Qi Guan Rang, as one of Tuo Gu's important ministers, under his seemingly pale and calm face, there is a strong murderous intent towards the Wei family and his son.

Wei Cong forced the palace to rebel, and was ambitious to covet the general rule. Who told him his identity and taught him to do so?

What role does Wei Ci, the father, play in it?

Perhaps, Wei Ci's life should not have been spared back then!

Because of this, when Wei Ci drew his sword and killed himself, categorically denying Wei Cong Zhang Zuo's status as the prince, Qi Guan Rang just looked away indifferently.

At the same time, he also regretted this cold-eyed onlooker for a full twenty-three years.

Never let go until death.

"Your Majesty, there is one thing...the old minister is guilty, and the crime cannot be pardoned..." The gray-haired man was lying on the sickbed, and his pale sick face had a strange red tide. Let's wait, maybe the first emperor won't..."

"I don't blame you for this matter." Jiang Yan, who has been on the pole for 23 years, looks calm, "Why do you still worry about it after so many years?"

Jiang Yan didn't blame it, but Qi Guanrang couldn't let it go.

As he was dying, he had only one wish for Jiang Yan to fulfill.

"... After the old minister goes..., don't... enter the ancestors..."

Qi Guanrang was so weak that he sounded like a mosquito, but Jiang Yan could understand what he meant.

"I understand."

I don't know how many years later, later generations discovered that the tomb of the famous official Qi Guanrang was a clothes tomb.

When scholars were overwhelmed by this matter, the emperor's mausoleum collapsed, and later generations discovered that besides the emperor, there was a strange male corpse buried with him, whose identity could not be verified. The corpse of a strange man was also found in the "Chentang" of the emperor's mausoleum, and the owner of the corpse was about the age of Zhang Dynasty.

This person was not buried as a martyr, but was buried in the "Chentang" of the imperial mausoleum after his death.

According to research by historians, the owner of this corpse should be Qi Guanrang, a veteran of the two dynasties.

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