thank you + extra

It's very cold, it's the beginning of winter, and it's so cold, I don't know how to endure it when counting to nine.Liu Zao put down his pen and rubbed his hands. Seeing this, Hu Ao winked to the side, ordering to add more carbon to the brazier.

Liu Zao stood up, warmed his hands on the brazier, and then continued to read the playbook, after finishing reading, Xie Yi happened to come over to report some important matters to her.

Liu Zao was very happy when he saw her, he talked about business, and stayed with her for a long time, until it was snowing outside, and it would be difficult to go on the road at night, so he sent her all the way outside the palace gate.Xie Yi didn't show any displeasure either, she actually followed her in everything.

The snow fell more and more, and within half an hour, a layer had accumulated on the road. Liu Zao sat on the palace carriage, looking at the snow-covered trees, the snow-covered tiles, the passing palace people, the plain white It's snowing, but I feel lonely in my heart.

After the old lady left, Liu Zao often felt very lonely, no matter how many people there were in the palace, it would not be relieved, only when Xie Yi was there, she would feel better, once Xie Yi left, she would fall into loneliness again.

It's just that she didn't mention this matter to anyone, and she kept it in her heart.

Back in Xuanshi Hall, Liu Zao took a box from the bookshelf, opened it, and it was an imperial edict.She took out the imperial edict and opened it, as if it was the imperial edict written by herself that day, approving Xie Yi's resignation.

After the old lady passed away, Prime Minister Xie never mentioned leaving, and Liu Zao would not take the initiative to mention it, but she always had a worry in her heart, worrying that Prime Minister Xie would leave one day, and at that time, I am afraid that no one would stop her. Can't live.

Liu Zao rolled up the imperial edict, heaved a sigh of relief, put it back in the box and put it away.

Xie Yi left the palace, but encountered something.

She is busy in the court every day, and the family is managed by a staff, who are also quite talented, and have not made mistakes for many years.As soon as she returned to the mansion today, the staff waited at the door, and when they saw her coming back, they first saluted her, and then said, there is something important to report.

Since it is an important matter, you must listen to it.

Xie Yi went to the study with him, and his expression sank when he heard it.

The aide was very embarrassed, but he had to say, so he was very careful with his words. He said it from the beginning, it was very detailed, it is conceivable that he sent someone to investigate.

"It was what the gentleman said five days ago when he was drinking with several Hou family sons in Jiaofang. The gentleman was drunk, and the Hou family sons forced each other with words, and the gentleman shouted that the prince had already made an appointment with him. , I will be hired in a few days. Now rumors are circulating everywhere in Beijing that the prince will marry that gentleman."

The staff are confidantes, how could they not know that this is a fake.It's just a matter related to the honor of the emperor, so I have to report it to her before discussing it.

This world is extremely difficult for women, even if there is a chance to become an official, how many people can occupy a high position?However, in Beijing, there are only two women with a senior official of more than two thousand shi, one is Xie Xiang, and the other is a gray-haired old man. After getting drunk, he disrespectfully speculates on the old man's personal virtues.

The aides followed Xie Yi, seeing how she put in so much effort, and how diligent and restrained she was, they knew that she had worked hard to get to where she is today.He looked down on Chen Si very much, not to mention it was fake, even if it was true, how could the matter of marriage be so frivolously flaunted with a group of cronies in that glamorous place.

Xie Yi thought for a while, and said, "I will handle this matter myself."

Hearing the words, the staff retreated in peace.

Xie Yi finished reading the copybook in the study, and when it was dark, she got up and went to her mother.

Their mother and daughter may not see each other once in half a month. When Mrs. Wei saw her coming, she knew what was going on, and she didn't panic. After so many years, there is no other man in this world, so you should cherish the blessing."

The fourth brother she mentioned was Chen Mu. She thought that the two had been married for many years, but she always felt that Xie Yi couldn't do it for a while, and she couldn't last too long. There is no way a woman would not marry.But now, Xie Yi has no intention of letting go, so the old lady is in a hurry.The old lady was not angry when Chen Mu uttered big words in Jiaofang, but felt that it was just a good way to give Xie Yi a favor.

"Words have spread all over Chang'an, you should have ruined your reputation, so why be stubborn."

Xie Yi smiled: "Is my reputation ruined by just a few crazy words?"

The old lady froze and glared at her.

There was anger in Xie Yi's eyes, but the smile was still on her lips. The old lady felt chills in her heart, but she was sure that she dared not do anything.The imperial court had just discussed a restoration ceremony, and it was the time when filial piety was emphasized. If she was not filial, someone would definitely criticize her.

Xie Yi said: "Brother, there is no need to go back to Beijing."

The eldest brother she mentioned was the eldest son of the old lady.Apart from Xie Yi, the old lady has two sons, both of whom are officials in counties and counties, and it was originally planned that the eldest son would return to Beijing in the coming year.

As soon as she opened her mouth, she grasped the old lady's lifeline, and the old lady said tremblingly: "You don't need to go back to Beijing?"

"in this life."

The old lady was furious: "How dare you do that!"

"Mother said one more thing, and the second brother is also the same."

The old lady suddenly seemed to be choked by the throat, and stared at her angrily.

Seeing that she had calmed down, Xie Yi also turned around and left.

She is busy on weekdays, and she has no intention of confronting her tit for tat. After all, she is a mother, and if she can't talk to one place, she should stay away.If she didn't want to, it only fueled her arrogance.

When Xie Yi went back, seeing that nothing had happened, she rested early.She lay on the bed and closed her eyes, but it was the reluctant but restrained gaze of His Majesty when he sent her out of the palace.

Chen Mu's nonsense is not a big deal.Xie Yi has dealt with the family, the rest is handled by her own staff.However, the news spread to the palace and reached Liu Zao's ears.

Liu Zao heard the rumors from two ministers in private.

She bumped into these two people at the corner of the palace wall, they did not expect to bump into His Majesty head-on, they were still talking.Liu Zao faintly heard the word "Prime Minister" and "Marriage", and his heart skipped a beat. He asked the two people, "What the Qing family said is the prime minister's marriage?"

They thought that if Chen Mu dared to speak to others, he probably made a serious decision. Otherwise, how could he have such courage, and the prime minister would be accused of making rumors.Then he smiled and replied: "Your Majesty heard about it too? Let's see when the Prime Minister expresses his thanks, so I can congratulate you."

Liu Zao was dizzy for a while and couldn't speak for a long time. The two didn't understand why, but they didn't dare to leave.Liu Zao stabilized his mind and asked, "Who is the gentleman?"

"Chen Jiazi, a famous shepherd."

Chen Mu.Liu Zao recited a sentence silently, flustered, and she hurriedly recited a thank you silently, but it had no effect of calming her mind. She recited silently three times in a row, but her mind was still in a state of confusion.

She walked away, wanting to ask Xie Yi.She just met Mrs. Xie yesterday, she didn't mention that she was leaving, she stayed with her in the capital, and when her grandmother had a funeral, she even indulged her to sleep on her lap all night, because of this, although she didn't dare to mention her feelings, but every time Seeing Xie Xiang, my heart is sweet.

Xie Xiang Gao Jie is frank, especially frank with her, and never deceives her.With her personality, if there is such a thing, she should tell her personally, instead of letting her hear it from other places, she will be suspicious.As a person, if this happened, how could she stay in the capital? She must go far away, let alone come to the palace to meet her often.

Liu Zao thought about a lot of people who took Xie Xiang as a person, and she was sure that Xie Xiangzhen's marriage would not be hidden from her.But those two ministers are also cautious people, most of the things they can talk about while walking on the road are known to everyone, not to mention how dare they spread rumors about the prime minister in front of the emperor.

Liu Zao was in a restless state of mind, and her feet were fast. Before she could react, she arrived outside the government office.Xie Yi happened to walk out of it, and when she saw Liu Zao, she saw the panic in her eyes.Xie Yi's steps stopped.

She is right in front of you, and you can know it as soon as you ask.Liu Zao couldn't speak, she suddenly thought, why should she get involved in Xie Xiang's marriage.They were separated by a distance of three to five steps, Liu Zao's panic could be seen in her eyes, but her lips were tightly pressed together, she looked at Xie Yi, trying to calm down, the panic in her eyes disappeared, but became A touch of grievance that he tried his best to bear.

On the way here, she was afraid and flustered, and just wanted to find out. After seeing Xie Xiang, she suddenly realized that she actually didn't even have the right to ask questions.

Xie Yi's gaze softened, and she shook her head slightly.

Liu Zao was stunned, the grievance receded, and he was overjoyed in an instant.

Xie Xiang didn't say anything, but she understood.

She was telling her, no, it was fake.

Seeing her happy eyebrows, Xie Yi couldn't help but also bent her lower lip.

Chapter 70

Liu Zao came in a panic, and when Xie Yi denied it, she felt embarrassed again, feeling that she couldn't hold her breath.There was a smile on her face, she wanted to restrain herself, the corners of her lips were not curved, but the smile flowed from her eyes again, and she asked Xie Yi, "Where is Mr. Xie going?"

Xie Yi stepped forward, bowed to her, and replied: "The king of Changyi once again complained that the family's financial situation is difficult, and begged the imperial court for mercy. I am about to report this matter to His Majesty."

When Liu Zao heard this, he took advantage of the situation and said, "Since you want to report, let's talk while walking."

Xie Yi has nothing to do.

This place is not far from the Proclamation Room. They walked side by side and walked through several palace roads. The snow on the road was swept away, but the ground was still slippery. Liu Zao said: "Thank you, take care of your step."