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The April wind blows with a gentle warmth, Yanfu Palace is now a bright red, the peach blossoms are in full bloom, the petals fall with the breeze, and the air is filled with the intoxicating fragrance of flowers. Not far away, on the pavilion with glazed green tiles, the sound of the piano and harp could be heard faintly, rising and falling along with the strings. The soft and moving voices of women sang sad and sad songs.

The woman was still wearing a white dress, but it was a little more peach-colored. When the last string stopped, her delicate hands gently covered the still trembling piano body. She raised her head, and in front of her eyes, a woman in an eye-catching purple dress stood under the eaves of the corridor, dragging her skirt over to give alms. The woman in white dress stood up to greet her, and bowed, "Master, I have seen you." elder sister."

A faint smile flashed across Helian Ruxin's stunning face. She gave her a little support and said, "Concubine Shu is of the same rank as me. We cannot follow this etiquette, lest we disturb the rules of the palace. Otherwise, the Queen Mother will It doesn’t look good.”

Master Li's eyes were like the warm wind, and then he shook his head and said softly: "This gift is from sister to sister and has nothing to do with palace etiquette."

"This little mouth is so good at talking."

Helian Ruxin swayed lightly and walked the other side up two steps. At the same time, he brushed the placed huqin and plucked the strings with his fingertips. "No wonder the official family is fascinated. My sister is not only good at talking about it, but her qin skills are also amazing." It makes people feel moved when they smell it. But they don’t know——"

She came closer and asked softly, "I don't know, who is my sister missing?"

"Master, of course, I miss your majesty." Master Li's heart suddenly suddenly felt, as if someone had guessed what he was thinking, but he was born in a land of fireworks, and he was not slow to respond to such matters, "The official is usually diligent in I see political affairs in my eyes and feel pain in my heart. I can't help you, so I have to play the piano here to express my sorrow."

Helian Ruxin squinted over and walked out slowly, her tone full of thorns, "That's fine. It seems that you two brothers are really powerful. One stands outside and controls the important yamen, and the other stands in the back court and is very popular with the officials. . But I still want to remind my sister that people will eventually grow old and things will eventually decay. The warmth and coldness of people in this palace come and go quickly. Sister, you should be careful."

"Master, thank you sister for your teaching." Master Li sent her to the stone steps at the entrance of the pavilion. Yingying said: "My sworn brother has worked hard for officials and is trusted by your majesty. However, his mind is rather narrow-minded. If there is any gap in the past, he will definitely take revenge. I hope my sister will be more considerate."

The two people spoke softly, warmly and pleasantly, but there was also a hint of tit-for-tat. The surrounding maids and chamberlains could not help but lower their heads one by one as they listened, not daring to look directly.

Helian Ruxin snorted coldly, still smiling, "Well, I will take more care of you..."

She wanted to say something more, but then she was stunned for a moment. At this time, at the end of the corridor, several people were walking by. The leading man was handsome and tall, with a short beard, and the slightly older man on the right People are talking about topics. The man was tall and bulky, with slightly rough skin. At first glance, he looked like someone from the military. His legs were steady and powerful, and his words sounded like a general's.

Soon, Helian Ruxin and Li Shishi hurriedly went over to greet you, "I pay my respects to Your Majesty."

"Why are the two beloved concubines here?" Zhao Ji asked the two girls with a smile in his eyes.

Helian Ruxin smiled charmingly and bowed slightly: "I am here to see my sister Shu Fei. I am afraid that she has just entered the palace not long ago and will inevitably feel lonely without anyone to talk to. This is also the case for officials. By coincidence, I am saying goodbye to my sister."

"Well... I am particularly happy that you two sisters live in harmony. If you have something to do, please go and do it first." After saying that, Zhao Ji called the man behind him and went to the pavilion, "I also want to discuss with Privy Tong. Discuss the Northern Expedition."

"Then I will not disturb the officials' discussions on state affairs." Helian Ru felt slightly annoyed and slowly backed away.

Li Shishi also asked his chamberlain to carry the harp and left, saying, "Your Majesty, please be busy. Master Li will go and play the harp under the peach tree to add some elegance to your majesty and Privy Council Tong."

"Ha ha--"

Zhao Ji stroked his beard and smiled and said: "Okay, Master, go quickly. I haven't listened to the music for two days, and I have some thoughts in my heart."

Master Li responded with a shy smile, which made Zhao Ji feel itchy. However, there were others present, so he had to watch Shi Shiran go down the pavilion and walk to the peach tree near the pond.

Peach blossoms were trampled there, and one petal fell down from the branches and was blown up by the wind.

Her graceful figure stopped, reached out to pick it up, and a petal fell into her hand.

Li Shishi felt sad and sighed slightly, then he sat down and played the piano.

.......

On the pavilion, the sound of the piano came from far away.

The rulers and ministers there were also discussing the Northern Expedition. Naturally, the government and the government had different reactions. Most of them believed that last year's drought and the Liangshan Incident had a great impact on the Wu Dynasty. The use of military force so soon after each other was detrimental to the emperor's reputation for benevolence. Moreover, The battle between the Liao people and the Jurchens has not yet begun. If the barbarians in the barren mountains and rivers lose, then the Wu Dynasty will face the wrath of the Liao people.

In recent days, the Northern Expedition has been divided into two factions, each having disputes. Originally, Zhao Ji was leaning toward the Northern Expedition to regain Yanyun, but after a dispute, he was unsure. The reason why he invited Tong Guan to discuss today was mostly for this matter.

"Promoting the Northern Expedition is the overall direction. Your Majesty, please don't listen to the words of those slanderous scholars to shake your determination." Tong Guan also went to the back court in his early years. He was originally a weak man. After practicing the King Kong Tongzi skill that Bai Ning gave him , his body became stronger and stronger, and a thick beard gradually grew on his chin. After that, he served as a supervisor in the land of Xicui for many years, becoming more and more powerful.

Naturally, he spoke loudly, "The General Manager is now clearing away the green forests and grass behind His Majesty's Northern Expedition, which shows that he also supports it. This time, as long as Wang Shaozai sends the Jurchen envoys and successfully forms an alliance at sea, Yan Yun can easily get it under attack from both sides. "

"This matter needs to be discussed again."

Zhao Ji waved his hand, "By the way, I have something to tell you. The day before yesterday, Xiao Ningzi asked for a prescription for me in Hangzhou, which can be used to prepare a medicine that can prolong life. Does Privy Tong think this is credible?"

"This... I don't dare to guess wildly whether the prescription is true." Tong Guandao: "But as far as the general manager is concerned, just like the minister, he is His Majesty's servant. He does everything for His Majesty's sake. If it is said that he deceives the officials, , definitely not."

"I heard before that I was still hesitant. After all, this kind of prescription is a bit elusive. Now that I think about it, Xiao Ningzi really has no need to deceive me. It seems that the prescription may be true."

Zhao Ji put the tea cup on the stone table, "It's just that the prescription was taken away by a group of people from Jiangnan. It's really a bit hateful."

"The official family is rich in the world, and everyone in the world is your Majesty's subject. Your Majesty can sneak in and ask for it." Tong Guan moved his fingers slightly, tapped the side of his leg, and said: "Wei Chen, who was far in the west, also said that Jiangnan There are more than 100,000 members of the Ming Sect, so why don’t Your Majesty take this opportunity to test it out. If you are willing to hand over these prescriptions, it means that the other party is just an ordinary sect, and you can rest assured about the Northern Expedition. If you don’t hand over, hum—— It’s hard to say that those people are not interested in preaching.”

Zhao Ji's eyes moved to the woman in a white dress under the peach tree.

He said "huh" absently.

.......

"How's the situation over there?"

"In the letters exchanged the day before yesterday... there are probably no changes..."

The woman dragging the purple skirt was walking down the corridor. Looking at the eye-catching red outside, she couldn't help but think of the woman named Li Shishi from before. She frowned and said, "Those trash..."

Li Yan buried his head and did not dare to move.

"If it doesn't work, send an order from me to tell them to go back and don't embarrass themselves there." Helian Ruxin's beautiful eyes were cold, looking at the peach blossoms, and said: "Also...inform Fang La and ask him to put that picture Hand over the prescription and send it to me, how can he own such treasures?"

Immediately, he was about to leave with lotus steps. Li Yan hurriedly stepped forward and followed behind, bowing and saying: "Your Majesty... there is something that Xiao Nanzi wants to report to you."

"Say--"

"There is a man named Li Jinzhong who wants to meet the empress."

Helian Ruxin stopped and turned around to look over, "Let him go away. Who can see me?"

"Yes."

Li Yan wiped his cold sweat, bowed and stepped away, and then a man appeared from behind the rockery at the entrance of the corridor, stopped in front of Li Yan, and said with a flattering smile: "Eunuch Li...that...that... .What did the empress say?”

"Your Majesty, you don't want anyone to see anything? Get out of here, get out of here." Li Yan was disappointed. When he saw the culprit, he naturally didn't feel good about it.

Li Jinzhong was stunned for a moment, nodded and bowed, and said, "Excuse me, Jinzhong. If your Majesty misses this slave, I hope Eunuch Li will give you a kind word." After saying that, he stuffed some things into his sleeves.

"Well, then our family will be disrespectful."

After receiving the gift, Li Yan's expression changed a lot. He nodded to him and left.

"Father-in-law, walk slowly——"

Li Jinzhong watched the other party leave with a smile, and then his smile faded and became colder.

Not long after, he bumped into someone.

"Do you want to fall under the eyes of Concubine Rufei? How about I help you." The man's voice was clear and clear, and it was clear that he was a woman.

The figure stood in the shadow, and his voice was as clear as water, stimulating every nerve of the other party, as if a huge silent black curtain was covering it. In this palace, the heart of the palace is full of chaos...

In the distance, in a place called Nanping, a day later, a drama with a sense of opera was being staged——