Overwhelming mountains and rivers

When Chu Xuanzhao returned to the palace from Yazhuxuan, it was already the second watch.

Mo Yi already knew about Mo Shiliu's return. Although he didn't know exactly what happened, seeing Mo Shiliu's sudden return at this time and his distressed and sad appearance, it must not be a good thing.

He was worried, so when Chu Xuanzhao came back, he and Feng Er had been waiting for a long time in the Goutang next to the gate of the mansion.

"The lord is back?" Mo Yi looked up at Chu Xuanzhao's face, and saw that his face was fine, but...

"What happened to the prince's face?"

Looking at the still faintly discernible five-fingerprint, it was obviously caused by a slap. Who is so bold as to hit His Highness Xin Wang?

"It's okay, I wiped it accidentally." Chu Xuanzhao took out the paper in his arms and handed it to Feng Er, "Feng Er, go and write down the names of the people on this paper, then burn the paper, go Tell the Zongzhu Master to keep people watching them, and remember to find the most reliable person, keep your actions secret, keep quiet, and don’t startle them.”

"Yes, my subordinates take orders."

"Mo Yi."

"My lord?"

Thinking of what happened to Princess Yuxian, Chu Xuanzhao felt a little uncomfortable after all, and pressed his forehead hard, "Mo Yi, don't be busy tonight, tomorrow, tomorrow morning, you go in person, don't disturb anyone, go invite Mr. Fengshui, Choose a place suitable for burial, and then go to order a coffin, let’s ask for a coffin made of golden nanmu, and you can go to the palace treasury to collect the cost.”

Mo Yiyi was surprised, "Buried? Coffin? Prince, this?"

Chu Xuanzhao gently closed his eyes, "...Don't ask."

"...Yes, Mo Yi took the order."

.............

The next morning, when Chu Xuanzhao came back from Zhongshu Province, he saw that Chu Xuanxin was already waiting in his study as usual.

"Brother." Chu Xuanxin greeted, but did not get up.

"En." Chu Xuanzhao didn't care about this, put down a stack of documents in his hand, and waved to Chu Xuanxin, "Come here."

Chu Xuanxin walked to his side, "What's wrong?"

"Don't be in a hurry for government affairs, change your clothes, and you follow me to visit the prime minister." Chu Xuanzhao led Chu Xuanxin to walk towards Xikuanyuan.

Ever since Chu Xuanxin went to the palace to study government affairs, Chu Xuanzhao ordered someone to clean up the Xikuayuan for convenience. When he occasionally stayed too late, he stayed in the mansion overnight, so some of his clothes were also placed. over there.

Chu Xuanzhao took the opportunity to search a lot of old files in Zhongshu Province today, but unfortunately there were not many useful ones, and he still couldn't find anything related to the several villas established by the Jinjia guards.

Instead, he thought about the years when his father first came to the throne, the person he trusted the most was the companion who grew up with him at that time, who is now the prime minister Li Weizhen, so he wanted to go to the prime minister's mansion to see if there would be any reward.

As for bringing Chu Xuanxin with him, it was because he felt that although the prime minister was not as powerful as before, he was still a senior official in the court and was regarded as highly respected. If he could get his approval, Chu Xuanxin's future political career would be much smoother.

Chu Xuanxin couldn't always stay out of sight of the officials in the court.

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From a stack of clothes, Chu Xuanzhao pulled out the sea-blue lake brocade robe with the unicorn on the arm, and handed it to Chu Xuanxin, "Just this one. It's not too ostentatious, but it can show your status. It's neither humble nor overbearing. It's just right."

"Okay, I also think this one is the best." Chu Xuanxin took the clothes, nodded to Chu Xuanzhao, and retreated behind the screen.

But after a while, Chu Xuanxin came out from behind the screen.

Chu Xuanzhao raised his hand and straightened his collar for him, "That's right, he is much more energetic."

Just as Chu Xuanzhao withdrew his hand, he heard a "click", something fell to the ground.

The two lowered their heads, and Chu Xuanzhao was a little embarrassed for a moment. It was the box of "wound medicine" given by Helian Xin.

He put it in his sleeve yesterday, but he forgot it when he came back, and now it fell on the ground, the lid and body of the box were divided into two, and the three large characters were facing upwards.

Chu Xuanxin obviously saw what it was, and couldn't help but widen his eyes.Slowly bent over, picked up the thing, held it in his hand and looked at it, his mouth remained open.

It took a long time before he stood up and looked at his brother in disbelief, "...Is it still used? Brother? You don't know it?"

Wouldn't it be with Mr. Mo Yuan... right?Didn't even tell me?

Chu Xuanzhao felt that it couldn't be worse, brother, listen to me, I can explain it.

"...Xuanxin, listen to me, it's like this, yesterday, I accidentally scratched my face, it was given to me by Valley Master Helian to reduce the swelling, it's not what you think." Chu Xuanzhao tried his best To justify, it's just that I would never say that my face was swollen by Shen Qingjun's slap.

Chu Xuanxin had a weird face, clearly disbelieving, "Brother, you made up a decent story, how could you use this thing to wipe your face? Besides, you said you scratched your face, what about the injury?"

Chu Xuanzhao was about to stomp his feet, what about the injury?I don't know that Helianxin is not joking, this thing can really reduce swelling! !

Originally, he was worried last night about how he would meet the adults of Zhongshu Province today, but he didn't expect to look in the mirror early in the morning and find that there was no trace at all, even the place he accidentally punctured yesterday, there was no trace at all. .

Chu Xuanxin put his shoulders on Chu Xuanzhao's shoulders, waved the small box in front of his eyes, and said with a teasing smile, "Brother, it's a good thing that you two are together, I'm not an outsider, and I don't know how to Laughing at you, what are you embarrassed about?"

Chu Xuanzhao glared at him, are you still laughing at me?

The point is, it would be nice if we were together!The problem is that I'm not with him at all, you won't believe me until I tell you!

Chu Xuanzhao snatched the small box, "It's really not there."

Seeing that he really didn't seem to be telling a lie, Chu Xuanxin asked uncertainly, "Really?"

Chu Xuanzhao sighed helplessly, "No."

Chu Xuanxin let go of his shoulders, "Okay..., I believe it. Brother, you must know that Mr. Mo Yuan has always been cold-hearted, but in my opinion, he is not totally careless, but, he You can’t just chase blindly, sometimes you have to be excited.”

"I understand." Chu Xuanzhao also felt that Shen Qingjun didn't have any feeling for him, but he always seemed to avoid it intentionally.

But what he can be sure of is that Shen Qingjun's attitude is definitely not because he is a man, this is what makes him most relaxed.

As for the reason, all he could think of was probably because of his own identity.Because of his ancestors' affairs, Shen Qingjun had no intention of going to court, but he himself intended to fight for the throne. Once he ascended to the throne, Shen Qingjun would be in an embarrassing situation.

He can almost guess Shen Qingjun's thoughts, probably that there is no good result, so don't start.

However, there is another very important point that Chu Xuanzhao did not think of, that is, although Shen Qingjun himself does not care about the length of his life, but he does not want to have too deep ties with others in this unknown life and death. trip.

"You understand? Then why don't you try—"

"I can't bear it."

Chu Xuanxin sighed, "Brother, I can understand your thoughts, but I can't agree with you. A moment of unbearable, maybe you will get a lifetime of regret. Do you want to wait forever, or try to grind slowly? If you don't force him appropriately, you won't change the status quo with Mr. Mo Yuan's character."

After a long silence, Chu Xuanzhao said in a deep voice, "I will consider what you say."

…………

Prime Minister's House.

"Master, His Royal Highness Prince Xin and the Fourth Prince have arrived at the residence."

"Oh?" Li Weizhen put down his brush and hurriedly stood up, "Please!"

"Yes, sir."

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"The old minister kowtowed to His Highness King Xin, and His Highness the Fourth Prince. When the two Highnesses came to the mansion, the old minister was far away to welcome them. I hope that the two Highnesses will forgive me."

Chu Xuanzhao winked at Chu Xuanxin, and Chu Xuanxin hurriedly took a step forward, holding Li Weizhen who was about to kneel down and salute firmly with both hands, "Prime Minister, you don't need to be too polite. Brother Sanhuang and I heard that you have been ill recently. , so come to see you, you are a veteran, and there are no outsiders here, so these vain courtesy will be avoided."

Li Weizhen took advantage of the situation, cupped his hands and let the two of them take the seat, "Thanks to your highness's concern, I am ashamed to be an old minister. The old minister just feels cold occasionally, and now he is fine. Your highness, please take a seat, boy, and serve tea."

Hypocrisy is unavoidable, but after all there is a difference between superiority and inferiority, this time there must be no chaos, Chu Xuanzhao and Chu Xuanxin did not refuse, and sat at the head in response.

"My lord Li, to be honest, Xiao Wang came to the mansion today, and he has something to ask for."

When Li Weizhen heard this, he subconsciously became a little vigilant, "I don't know what the prince is doing? The old minister is weak and weak, and I am afraid that he will be powerless."

Seeing the vigilance in his eyes, Chu Xuanzhao understood that before he had established himself in court, both King Lian and King Teng had touched Li Weizhen's mind more than once, but Li Weizhen only wanted to maintain Da Yuan's clarity, and had been unwilling to do so. attached.

Now that it was him, he was naturally extremely vigilant.

"That's right, Xiao Wang wants to ask the prime minister about an old story."

Li Weizhen heard that he wanted to inquire about something, so he gradually relaxed, "My lord, please tell me."

Hearing that he stopped calling "Your Highness", Chu Xuanzhao knew that he had relaxed a bit, so he said slowly, "You have been in the court for nearly 30 years, right?"

Li Weizhen nodded, his expression could not help showing a bit of nostalgia, "Yes, until this year, the veteran has been in the court for 28 years, and he has been the prime minister for 25 years."

"Then I don't know the prime minister, do you know that the father ordered Jin Jiawei to build Jianghu Villa?" Chu Xuanzhao asked.

"Of course I know." Li Weizhen sighed. It's a pity that His Majesty no longer has the pride of his youth. As for those villas, they are probably gone now, right?

"I don't know why the prince asked about this matter?"

Chu Xuanzhao didn't answer directly, but instead said, "Prime Minister, I know that you are dedicated to the court and the Great Yuan, but your father is getting older, so please don't blame him for some things."

"Hey~, what's so strange about it? Your Majesty hasn't dismissed the old minister until today. He is already a long-en, how dare the old minister be arrogant? The honor of eating the emperor, the matter of loyalty to the emperor, the old minister is nothing more than doing his best."

"Well, the prime minister's heart, if the emperor knows about it, he will be happy. Xiao Wang has some news now, which may affect my safety. There are some important things that need to be consulted by the prime minister. I hope that the prime minister will not hesitate to advise."

Li Weizhen waved his hands again and again, "Don't dare, please tell me, my lord."