As night fell, Zhang Bingzhi rode a donkey and returned to his home with a tired face. It had been five days. He left at dusk every day. He was very scared, although the medicine he gave would not show any problems after three or five months.

But there are three imperial doctors who test the medicine. Once they exchange the formula for the medicine with each other, the problem will be discovered. Zhang Bingzhi actually took advantage of the loophole that the imperial doctors are not allowed to communicate the formula, so he was able to successfully apply the poison.

But what Zhang Bingzhi was even more worried was that he would be silenced after the incident was over. His three sons still have no idea of ​​their lives and death. Two days ago, he sent his wife back to his hometown in Hanzhong. If he really could not escape this disaster, at least his wife could not die.

Zhang Bingzhi didn't want to do it anymore, but he had to do it. His three sons were in the hands of others, and for the sake of his son, he had to bite the bullet and continue doing it.

Soon, Zhang Bingzhi returned to his home. The house was deserted and deserted, without his wife's screams, making the whole house seem to be lifeless. He returned to his room, closed the door and sat down at the table, took out a small notebook from his arms to record what happened today.

He wanted to write down everything. If he died, this was the evidence. He would never let those who harmed him go. As he was writing, a rope suddenly appeared behind him, approaching silently, and suddenly strangled his neck...

Half an hour later, one of his maids came in to deliver the meal. When she looked up, she was so scared that she screamed. The food fell on the ground, and she cried and yelled, "Come on now! The master is hanging."

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At the west side of Chongrenfang in Chang'an, there is a large mansion covering an area of ​​nearly 30 acres. This is the residence of Zheng in Xingyang in Chang'an. Zheng in Xingyang officially moved away from Xingyang after Wang Shichong took power. Hundreds of families came to Guanzhong. Because the crown prince's concubine was Zheng in Xingyang, the Zheng family was highly valued in Li Tang. The head of the family Zheng in the East Palace was appointed as the crown prince Zhanshi.

Zheng Shanguo is over 40 years old this year, with a medium figure and gentle temperament. He is highly valued by Li Jiancheng. In the court, he is also a powerful candidate to impact the phase. However, because the Zheng family's power has declined and there is no support from the family, he seems powerless to impact the phase. He has not even received a nomination.

During this period, Zheng Shanguo's mood was as heavy as other court officials, and anyone with a discerning eye could see that the Tang Dynasty was no longer able to resist the Sui Dynasty's offensive, and the best ending was to survive. Perhaps it could last for more than ten years.

If Zheng Shanguo was just alone, he would not be worried that he could survive anywhere. But the key is that there is a family behind him, and he is responsible for the rise and fall of a family on his shoulders. He must consider the fate and future of the family.

Under the guidance of two maids wearing lanterns, Zheng Shanguo walked through a corridor and came to a yard. This was Mrs. Zheng's yard. Mrs. Zheng was his sister. She divorced her wife because she was angry with Yang Xuangan. Instead, she escaped the disaster and was not implicated by Yang Xuangan's rebellion.

But Mrs. Zheng did not remarry. Although Yang Jun had a mansion, Mrs. Zheng had a bad relationship with her daughter-in-law, so she did not live in her son's house. She has been living in her parents' home for many years.

At this time, Mrs. Zheng was embroidering a belly-coat under the lamp. On the embroidery shed, two fat white children were embroidered vividly. This was embroidered for her grandson. She was only one year old. Perhaps because she was getting older, Mrs. Zheng had no good eyesight, and she always had a little blurry in front of her. She couldn't see the embroidery clearly, so she had to squint.

Just as she was concentrating on threading needles and threading, a maid reported at the door: "Auntie, the head of the family is here."

Mrs. Zheng was stunned. Brothers never looked for her at night. What are you doing now? She pondered slightly and nodded, "Please invite him in!"

The footsteps sounded, and Zheng Shanguo walked into the room, bowed and smiled, "Big sister, I'm upset and rest."

Mrs. Zheng glanced at him and pointed to the couch next to her with an embroidery needle, "Sit down and talk!"

Zheng Shanguo sat down and saw that the room was very simple. The white jade screens and the precious calligraphy and paintings on the wall were gone. He was a little surprised. He knew that his eldest sister always liked luxury, so why... he changed his temperament. Zheng Shanguo asked with a smile: "What is the eldest sister missing? Just tell me."

Mrs. Zheng knew that this younger brother was always stingy with him and even gave him half of the money for the case. Now he actually asked what he lacked. It seemed that he must have something to ask for him. Mrs. Zheng said angrily: "I don't need anything, so don't worry."

Zheng Shanguo heard the tone of anger in his elder sister. He smiled bitterly in his heart. It seemed that he had offended her a little. If it were usual, Zheng Shanguo would just laugh it off, but today it was not possible. He asked for the elder sister, so he had to smile again: "It is my responsibility to not take good care of the elder sister well. I apologize to the elder sister. I can guarantee that I will not let my elder sister suffer any more injustice in the future."

Mrs. Zheng did not appreciate his affection and said lightly: "If you have anything to do, just say it directly. Don't be so swaying, I'll listen!"

Zheng Shanguo had no choice but to say slowly: "Big sister, I believe you know a little about the Sui army breaking the city!"

"Of course I know that the door burned and the sound of horse hooves woke me up from the night, but didn't they retreat? What's the problem?"

"Big sister, the situation in the Tang Dynasty is not good now. Now all major families are trying to find ways to find a way to find a consequence for their family, but our Zheng family in Xingyang cannot find a way. I am anxious..."

"Wait a minute!"

Mrs. Zheng suddenly understood what he meant and quickly interrupted him, "You can't...what did you ask me to do?"

Although I was a little embarrassed to speak, Zheng Shanguo still wanted to say, "Big sister, you are Yang Yuanqing's mother after all. To a certain extent, you are the Empress Dowager of the Sui Dynasty. If you can come forward to replace the Zheng family..."

Speaking of this, Zheng Shanguo looked at Mrs. Zheng with expectation, but unexpectedly, Mrs. Zheng flatly refused, "No! I have nothing to do with him, and he has never called my mother. Why did I go to him? I don't want to humiliate myself."

"Big sister, he was just a child at that time. The child had a strong personality. This is normal. Besides, you didn't drive him away, but you still raised him. You just lived a harder life. I think he is actually a person who values ​​love. Look at the girl, didn't he treat her well?"

Jiao Niang is Mrs. Zheng's daughter Yang Jiao Niang. Now she has remarried to Zhang Ting, the Minister of the Inner History. She lives a good life. Mrs. Zheng has also heard about this. Her daughter also wrote a letter to her, which means reconciliation with her mother. However, Mrs. Zheng and her daughter are angry and have not replied to her so far.

In fact, Mrs. Zheng was just a stubborn person. How could she not regret it? The eldest son didn't live in her house, and the second son was not good at it. She came to blackmail her every now and then, and her parents even looked at her. She was like she was living under someone else's roof, and life was really difficult.

Thinking that a son I used to look down on was going to become the Emperor of the Sui Dynasty, my deep sense of loss made her live in regret for the past few years. If she was not so mean back then, she would not have been so down and out today, especially as she was getting older, this sense of helpless loneliness became stronger.

But Mrs. Zheng is very concerned about face and is naturally strong. Although she regrets her heart, she doesn't want anyone to know, especially her family. Now the head of the family asked her to ask Yang Yuanqing, but she is even more unwilling to do so.

Mrs. Zheng's face was as deep as water, and said, "If I don't agree, the Zheng family will drive me away. Then I'll leave tomorrow, Mo Zhu, pack up!"

"Big sister, don't...don't do this!"

Zheng Shanguo was so scared that he stopped her. He didn't expect to convince the eldest sister in one go. He always had to take it slowly. How could he let her go? "Big sister, this... If you don't want to, don't mention it for the time being, you can live here with peace of mind. The Zheng family will never drive you away, so I won't disturb the eldest sister's rest."

Zheng Shanguo stood up and said goodbye. Mrs. Zheng calmly said to her close maid: "Mo Zhu, take the head of the family out for me!"

The maid bowed for a lantern and said, "Master, please!"

Zheng Shanguo bowed his hand and turned to walk towards the yard. The maid led him in front. When he reached the gate of the yard, two other maids were waiting for him. "Master, please go slowly!" The maid turned around and wanted to go back.

Zheng Shanguo suddenly remembered something and called her again, "Please stay!"

"Is there anything else for the head of the family?"

Zheng Shanguo stepped forward and asked in a low voice: "Where did the screens and calligraphy and paintings in the wife's room go?"

The maid sighed, "It is a great misfortune in life to have a rebellious son. Master, I'm back."

The maid turned around and left, and then Zheng Shanguo realized that it seemed that the rumors outside were not false. He couldn't help but feel sympathy for the eldest sister in his heart. He had to shake his head and turn around and leave. He had to find a way to ask the eldest sister to help the family find Yang Yuanqing.

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Yang Yuanqing led 10,000 cavalry to travel east. In the evening of that day, the army arrived at Fushi County, Yan'an County and set up a camp outside the county town. The prefect and the county magistrate and the officials came to pay their respects.

This is also a major event for Yang Yuanqing. Every time he passes through a county, officials will come to see him. It is not good for him to see him. This is the official rule, but if he sees him too much, he will be annoyed.

Helplessly, he had to endure it, say some empty comfort words, listen to the local situation, and finally sent the officials away. Yang Yuanqing returned to the tent, took off his outer robe, and was about to sit down for dinner, when the personal soldiers reported at the door of the tent, "Your Highness, someone is asking for a visit outside the camp!"

Yang Yuanqing's head suddenly became bigger and frowned and asked, "Who is it?"

The personal soldiers stepped forward and placed a letter of name on his table. The letter of name is a letter of worship. Someone came to visit, and perhaps made an appointment for a visit.

Yang Yuanqing took the name and looked at him, and was stunned. It was Dou Kang who came to see him.

Of course, he knew that Dou Kang was the man who was the fourth year of Renshou. He went to Youzhou to arrest Dou Kang, the then general manager. Later, Dou Kang did a good job in the Tang Dynasty and held great power. Why did he come to find himself? Could it be that the Dou family also wanted to find a way out?

"Please come in!" Yang Yuanqing ordered.

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