Between the vast sea of ​​clouds

After the rest, Qingping went to court as usual. He thought there was nothing wrong with her, but in the middle of the discussion, there was a small episode. Chu Jun actually named Yu Shitai to participate in her papers, and asked about the ins and outs.Xu Haicheng, the chief censor, came out to answer the question. The jade beads hanging down from the crown covered the young emperor's face. The officials could not see her expression, but she said in a very calm tone, "Wen Aiqing is in charge of the Ministry of Rites. I never thought about it." Things can be done so quickly. Even so, Wen Aiqing is busy with government affairs, but the servant of the Ministry of Rites is so free, why don't you share more things?"

Qingping calmed down and came forward to make a confession.Chen Kaiyi behind her swayed slightly, almost unable to stand still.

Wen Tianfu, as the minister of the Ministry of Rites, was about to kneel down to plead guilty when he heard the words. Some palace servants stepped forward to support her, and the emperor said gently: "Wen Aiqing is old, so there is no need to be so polite. A few days ago, Aiqing and When I mention resignation, I'm afraid I can't agree. Only Aiqing is in the Ministry of Rites, so I can rest assured."

Wen Tianfu burst into tears of gratitude, thank you for your forgiveness.Yan Minghua, the chief minister of the cabinet in the front row, watched from the side, bowed and said: "Your Majesty is benevolent and sympathetic to the ministers and workers. If the ministers are not very grateful, how dare you take credit and be proud."

Second assistant Shen Mingshan also said: "For Your Majesty's kindness, the ministers should devote themselves to serving the country in order to repay His Majesty's kindness."

All the ministers praised him, blowing up the emperor as the first enlightened lord in ancient times.It stands to reason that those in high positions love to sing praises, and everyone loves to hear beautiful speeches. No matter how stable the emperor is, he should be a little bit flustered under the hard-working praise of a group of veterans.

Qingping climbed up from the ground and returned to the ranks. He intuitively felt that Chu Jun would not accept this. Sure enough, the people on the throne remained unmoved. Obviously, they were a few levels higher than the ministers who praised him. He held his breath very heavily and listened to these words. Afterwards, he pointedly said: "I can sit firmly in this chair, it depends on the families of the nobles; the country and the country cannot be separated from the imperial court and the six ministries. You have a heavy responsibility, and you must always save yourself. , I have not yet achieved the achievements that you all claim, and I need to reflect on it from time to time."

This is probably an attitude to show that I don't take this kind of thing. Qingping felt a little amused in his heart. He caught a glimpse of the uneasy faces of the ministers who had just boasted about their greatness, and calmly looked away.

The emperor was beating again. Every time the ministers went to court, it was a new test. Whether it was to praise the emperor or talk about government affairs, the emperor obviously did not play cards according to the routine, and he was very calm every time.Facing the turbulent situation in the court, the emperor didn't seem to care. Her eyes were always on the unending war.

When the court was over, someone from the palace called her to stop and said, "Your Majesty has a request for servant Li to stay."

Qingping entered the Zichen Palace and waited for the summons in the side hall. When she saw Chu Jun again, she had already changed into her regular clothes, and she sat in front of the case and said, "Sit."

Qingping obediently sat on a chair at one side, Liu Zhen served the tea, and led the palace servants back out. The two eyes briefly met. Qingping was slightly relieved. When everyone left, she said: "Your Majesty summoned the ministers." Come here, do you have something important to inquire about?"

Chu Jun looked at her for a while, then said slowly, "I can't call you if there is nothing to do?"

"I don't dare, it's just that the Ministry of Rites has been busy recently," Qingping responded freely, "I'm afraid that if I go back late, things will be delayed, so how can I be worthy of His Majesty's lecture this morning?"

Chu Jun smiled, as if he found it very interesting, and said: "It seems that Li Shizhong is really hardworking. You can remember what I say, which is very good."

Qingping couldn't figure out what she was going to do, so he could only say: "I should remember every word your Majesty said, this is my duty."

Chu Jun tapped on the table and said, "Duty? That's not bad, come here."

Qingping walked over, stood beside Chu Jun's table, and looked down at her.It would be disrespectful for Chu Jun to raise his head when talking to her, and I don't know if she did it on purpose.

"Do you know what your duty is, Li Shizhong?"

Qing Ping lowered his eyes and said: "I knew it at first, but now I don't seem to understand it. I hope your Majesty will enlighten me."

If the palace servants came in at this time, they would see the servant of the Ministry of Rites standing in front of the emperor's table in such a majestic manner, as if roaring in front of the imperial court, he would probably faint first.

Chu Jun pulled her skirt, pulled her towards him, and said close to her face, "Teach me? Li Shizhong doesn't look like he wants to ask others for advice. If he shows some sincerity—"

Qingping tilted her head slightly, her lips brushed against Chu Jun's face, and with her warm breath, she said lightly, "What kind of sincerity does Your Majesty want?"

There seems to be bright water in her eyes, absorbed in the moisture of early spring, more will be full, less will be damaged, it is the end of the artist's proper benefits, and it outlines an indescribable beauty.

Chu Jun looked at her carefully, the person in front of him in the blue court dress was tall and tall, as charming as a jade tree.The Ministry of Rites mostly negotiates with foreign countries, and it is the facade of the imperial court. Therefore, the most important thing when selecting officials of the Ministry of Rites is appearance and temperament. Chu Jun stretched out his hand to hook her down and approached her, but he felt as if he had pulled down a blooming magnolia tree. Her shadow was clearly reflected in her dark eyes, as if she had fallen into a pool full of starry night, and she could smell the light fragrance of flowers at the end of her nose.

I don't know when it started, she can't remember clearly what Qingping looked like when she was young, and even before that, she couldn't remember much about what she looked like in the palace.Instead, it is what it is now, as if it has been described thousands of times, turned and turned a thousand times, and it is finally settled in the heart, which is indelible.

So she sighed, and before she knew it, she covered her eyes and kissed her lips.

Qingping was blindfolded by her, but Mingrui noticed that her breathing was disordered.Chu Jun's hand inserted into her hair, the hairpin tended to slip off, Qingping closed her eyes, feeling the soft touch of her lips and tongue, she didn't resist or pander to it, but there was a special attraction.After a long while, Chu Jun let go of his hand, pressed his forehead against hers, rubbed the tip of his nose together, and said in a hoarse voice, "...sincerity?"

"What Your Majesty says is what it is." She said.

Chu Jun frowned slightly, but still said gently: "Working in the Ministry of Rites, have you encountered any trouble?"

Qingping was startled, and then thought that this was to open the back door for himself, when did Chu Jun be so reasonable?It was probably because of her fleeting blank expression that pleased Chu Jun, she smiled lowly, and said, "Why, did Chen Kaiyi make things difficult for you?"

"Director Chen is not in trouble." Qing Ping knew that she was keeping an eye on the sixth part, and he still felt a little uncomfortable, so he reluctantly said, "But Li Yan and I come from the same source, and I checked her roster. Transferred from the Ministry of Officials to the Ministry of Rites. I don't know why His Majesty transferred her to sit on this cold bench?"

"Li Yan is a malleable talent," Chu Jun said casually, "Just teach her a lot."

Qingping shook his head slightly, feeling a little ridiculous: "How can I teach such a capable person? If it wasn't for the fact that he lost his mother before the scientific examination and kept mourning for three years, he missed the scientific examination, this talented Li would have become famous all over the world gone."

Chu Jun collected his expression, and said: "You are from the Li family, so you should get closer to Li Yan. The Li family in Hexi County is also a famous family. Although it has fallen, its power is still there."

Qingping's face was slightly cold, and he said coldly: "But Your Majesty knows that I am not."

"Yes or no, it's not that important." Chu Jun said slowly, "You are from the Li family of Hexi County, so you should understand that if you want to go up in the court or in the cabinet, it is difficult to reach the sky without the support of a family. .”

Qing Ping said: "The family is turbulent, and the momentum is huge. I have already seen it at the enthronement ceremony."

Chu Jun said: "What do you want to say? Some things can't be reversed overnight. When the family founded the country, they often assisted, but after several generations, it has become a serious problem. The court wants to change, how to change? Most of the ministers in the court come from the family. In the middle, relying on them cannot be changed."

Qing Ping thought for a moment, and said: "Your Majesty has exaggerated the matter of his minister's return from Yunzhou and spread it among the neighbors. Isn't it to make an appearance for Qingliu and let them know that poor families can also shoulder important responsibilities. It’s not just a word from the family.”

The charming that had been lingering around the two of them just now disappeared, Qingping sighed and said, "What exactly does Your Majesty want me to do?"

Chu Jun's fingers moved slightly, his eyes were dark, and he said, "Just stay in that position. I want to see how deep this pool is and how many fish it can raise."

Qingping bowed and saluted, she probably understood what Chu Jun meant, and said, "I understand."

Chu Jun couldn't help but think of that painting for some reason. Just as Chen Qi said, Qingping and the person in the painting are indeed too similar. She suddenly felt a little uneasy, her eyes darkened, and said: "If you really understand , you should keep yourself safe and do your part, although Zhang Feng is a secret guard, he is also a man, if you have nothing to do, don't call him to your room."

Qing Ping thought it was very strange that she had to put many people in her mansion, but she didn't know what it was for.However, it was obvious that she could not escape Chu Jun's sight in every move she did on weekdays, and she was able to respond to Chu Jun a little bit. She thought of Zhang Wei who had no news from him anymore, as if it was a thorn in her heart, and she felt a little depressed every time she thought about it.In all fairness, Zhang Wei's choice was indeed right, she couldn't help herself, so how could she accuse others of betrayal?So she replied calmly: "The minister naturally keeps his duty. There is no lord in the mansion, so it is only right for Mrs. Zhang to take care of the inner courtyard. I think it is not against the law of the court to summon a servant in my mansion. stop?"

Chu Jun raised his eyebrows, stroked his palms and said, "Not bad."

Qingping went on to say: "Besides, this is a minister's family matter, does His Majesty want to ask?"

Chu Jun was almost laughed out of anger, and said: "Family affairs, national affairs, world affairs, I'm just asking about your family affairs today, what's the matter?"

Qing Ping raised his eyelids, and said sarcastically, "Your Majesty should also do his duty as a courtier who abides by his duty."

Chu Jun took his time and said, "I would like to hear the details."

Qingping smiled suddenly, like a spring breeze blowing away a tree of flowers, she put her hand on her lips, made a gesture of silence, looked at Chu Jun provocatively, and said categorically: "Then please call your majesty later When the minister comes, don't shun the palace people, and ask Your Majesty to observe the courtesy, the prospective minister is waiting ten feet away."

Chu Jun raised her head. She probably didn't know that she was being polite and provocative at this time, but it made people unable to take their eyes off her. Her snow-white fingers were pressed against her pale red lips, and the corners of her mouth were raised slightly, as if a little uncomfortable. Looking at himself with kindness.

Chu Jun tilted his head, brushed his hand over the edge of the case, and said with a smile: "Li Shizhong is really a member of the Ministry of Rites. If he knows the etiquette so well, Shangshu Wen of your ministry must be very pleased to know."

Immediately, someone from the palace came in to report, and Qingping took advantage of the situation to resign and left Zichen Palace.

In a place where she couldn't see, Chu Jun's eyes were complicated, and he said in a low voice: "... Then it will be as you wish."

The author has something to say: I have something to do at home today, uh, I just climbed up to write now.