The days of recuperation were so comfortable. There was no need to travel on official business, no need to kneel down to anyone, and a godson chattered every day to entertain him. Chen Huai felt that this was like a long vacation.

"Godfather, come and taste this Mengding nectar. I brought it to you as soon as the Ministry of Internal Affairs arrived."

Chen Huai lay on the couch, his head supported by his elbow. He took the teacup with his other hand, put it to his nose and smelled it, his eyes lit up:

"Yes, it is indeed fragrant. The tea from Sichuan and Shu is different from that from other places."

Xiao Anzi squatted down and massaged Chen Huai's legs, and asked admiringly:

"Godfather, I heard that the people in that area can eat spicy food very well. Is that true?"

Chen Huai took a sip of the moderately hot tea and nodded:

"Yes, there is a lot of rain there, and spicy food can help to remove moisture. Also, because of the climate, eating too much chili won't easily cause a sore throat. It's a rare land of plenty."

Especially the beauties there, they are extremely beautiful and have more aggressive personalities than beauties from other places, so it’s really fun to get along with them.

When Chen Huai read the "Records of Various Provinces", he discovered that the Sichuan and Shu here were similar to the Shu in his previous life. He must go there if he had the chance. The local customs and practices were secondary. The main thing was the beauties, so he had to take a closer look.

But speaking of this, Chen Huai began to have doubts. What kind of broken system was that? Didn't it shock him even when he touched Zhong Ruolan's little face? Why is it that now that he has slept with the beautiful Rong Cheng, it is silent?

Don't let the electricity leak and electrocute yourself.

Chen Huai was secretly happy. At this time, Xiao Anzi waved his hand beside him and said, "Godfather, what are you thinking about? You didn't say a word when I called you."

"Why are you waving? Are you trying to shoo away flies? Go away, go away."

Chen Huai glared and put the teacup on the table beside him.

Xiao Anzi laughed and continued to massage his legs: "Godfather, you have been recovering from your injuries recently, and you didn't know that the emperor has made a big move and promoted several ministers."

Chen Huai became interested: "Oh, then tell me about it"

Xiao Anzi blinked cleverly:

"First of all, the Grand Commandant promoted Xiao Daoling, the Second-Rank Sima, and the Shangbaojian promoted the eunuch Deyun. The most important thing is the position of the Three-Commissioner, which has been vacant. There are rumors that the emperor prefers Lu Wei."

Chen Huai frowned: "I know the first two, but why don't I seem to have heard of Lu Wei?"

Xiao Anzi asked doubtfully:

"Godfather, you forgot that he was a retainer of the eldest prince in the past. He was promoted by the eldest prince and entered the court. He had been working for the eldest prince in the territories before. He has just come to the capital not long ago. I guess the emperor wants to use him."

Chen Huai stood up in surprise: "You said he is the eldest prince's man, and Sichuan is the fief of the eldest prince Rong Ge?"

"Yes, godfather."

Xiao Anzi frowned slightly and said, "Godfather, you really should go out for a walk. The weather outside has changed."

"Humph, just talking about this makes me angry. It's only been half a month, but those ministers who usually flatter you think that the emperor doesn't value you anymore. They are privately saying that the Imperial Household Department wants to change the seal."

Chen Huai was not angry. When people leave, they are forgotten. Flattering the powerful and bullying the weak is the nature of officials. There is nothing strange about it. He raised his eyebrows to tease him:

"That's right. It seems that I won't be able to stay in this position for long. You have been my godfather for nothing."

Unexpectedly, Xiao Anzi smiled and mysteriously rolled his hands into a trumpet and whispered in Chen Huai's ear:

"Don't worry, godfather. I have already found a place for us two. If you really don't want to be a governor, we can go to Zhong Shuyi's Bihe Palace. She will definitely let you be the chief steward."

Chen Huai was stunned when he heard this, then he burst into laughter, holding his stomach, laughing until tears came out, and grabbed Xiao Anzi's ears:

"You naughty boy, you deserve a beating!"

It must be the palace maid who came to deliver medicine last time that made this boy remember it. However, Chen Huai did not expect that even if he was down and out, this little Anzi was still not going to leave. He actually showed some affection. He liked people with affection.

"Godfather, please forgive me, I won't dare to do it again"

While the two were laughing and joking, a palace maid from the Imperial Household Department came in. It was none other than Mingxi, the emperor's personal eunuch.

"Oh, it looks like Zhang Yin is in good health now. Congratulations."

The smile on Chen Huai's face faded, and he didn't stand up, but raised his eyebrows:

"What wind brought Eunuch Mingxi here? My humble office of Silijian is so prosperous."

When Mingxi heard this, he knew that Chen Huai was brooding over the fact that the emperor had deliberately ignored the Imperial Household Department in the past half month, so he immediately bowed to him in a flattering manner:

"Master, please don't make things difficult for me, and don't be angry with the emperor. This is the third time he has come to invite you. If you don't go, the emperor will be furious."

Chen Huai wasn't really angry. It would be peaceful if those people didn't come to curry favor with him.

However, he had been with the emperor for half a year and knew his temper. He would not be able to calm down in a short period of time. It would be better to wait a little longer, wear out his patience, and then get down to business directly.

He had been caned before and didn't want to be caned again.

Chen Huai stood up and pretended to be unwell, straightening his clothes:

"Okay, since Master Mingxi has said so, let's go."

After saying that, he stood up and walked out. Mingxi followed him happily.

Chen Huai felt his body was almost stiff after not going out for half a month. He strode up the stairs and unexpectedly ran into Concubine Xian who had just delivered cakes and soup outside the study.

Chen Huai knelt down and said, "Greetings to Her Majesty the Concubine."

"No need to be polite, just stand up."

"Thank you, Madam"

The virtuous concubine had an indifferent look on her face. She didn't even stop for a moment to pay attention to the flowers and the painting. She asked about Chen Huai's injuries and left indifferently.

Cui'e frowned and hurriedly saluted Chen Huai, then followed him.

Chen Huai looked at Wei Jiayun's departing back with a strange look in his eyes.

The emperor's voice came from inside: "What are you doing standing there? Come in now!"

Chen Huai was startled, and quickly turned around and walked into the study room, kneeling respectfully in front of the desk:

"Your servant pays respects to His Majesty, may His Majesty be blessed with good health and good health."

Rong Cheng didn't even glance at Chen Huai, and reviewed the memorial in his hand: "Get up!"

As Chen Huai expected, Rong Cheng seemed to act as if the incident had never happened and went straight to the point.

"I plan to go south in disguise in two days. Master Chen is a skilled martial artist, so please accompany me to protect me."

Chen Huai frowned. The emperor had just ascended the throne. Although Pei An had been eliminated, he had not yet confessed his accomplices. If he went out at this time...

"Your Majesty, you clearly know that Pei An has accomplices. If you leave now, won't that give those people an opportunity to take advantage of you?"

At this point Chen Huai suddenly realized: "You want..."

Lure the snake out of its hole and use himself as bait, Chen Huai frowned with some disapproval.

Rong Cheng fixed his eyes on Chen Huai for the first time after he came in, his eyes were cold and carried the pressure of an emperor:

"Chen Huai, please be aware of your status. I am not asking for your consent, but ordering you. Do you still want to be whipped for presumptuous speculation of the emperor's will?"

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