Prince Consort

"Xiao Xie, the official has won the prize!"

The person who announced the good news yelled happily, even though the servants of the Xie Mansion always kept their duties and didn't like to make publicity, they exploded when they heard such news and rushed to tell each other.

There were still a few groups of people who announced the good news behind them, watching with wistful eyes that the first guy who arrived on horseback took away the big red envelope given by the steward.The steward and Aunt Xu didn't let them go for nothing, and they all gave some happy money. If it wasn't for Zhao Ying's serious illness just now, it's not appropriate to make a fuss. Officials are very capable.

Xie Ze'an was talking with Princess Yanning, and was stunned after hearing the happy news.

Princess Yan Ning said: "This is the title you deserve, San Lang."

Princess Yan Ning has been with Xie Zean the longest, and she knows the level of Xie Zean best.His Jing Yi studied under Xu Juncheng, his criminal lawyer learned from Yao Dingyan, and his poems and prose were checked by the Gu family and his son. He was outstanding in all aspects among the candidates of the same year. Unless someone more talented appeared, Xie Yuan would definitely be in Xie Zean's pocket.

Xie Ze'an experienced many ups and downs, and quickly calmed down. He sighed and said: "I always tell my uncle how great I am, but I'm still not sure about the test."

Princess Yan Ning said: "When the Chunwei exam is over next year, and you have passed the official examination, you can go down to practice." She paused, and then added, "If you don't plan to counties and counties, you won't be in Taiwan. After a few years of training at the local level, it will not be easy to go up in the future.”

Xie Ze'an knew Princess Yan Ning's concerns. Firstly, he was afraid that he would be born without qualifications; secondly, he was afraid that Zhao Chongzhao would revert to his old ways.

During this period of time, he and Zhao Chongzhao had hardly met face to face, recalling the past, Xie Zean also felt a little disappointed.

But they have already made a choice, and there is no reason to turn back.

Xie Ze'an nodded and agreed: "I will fight for it."

Since Xie Ze'an won the first place in the township test, many people have consciously changed the name of "Little Xie Consort" to "Xiao Xie Guanren" or "Little Xie Jieyuan".The former means that he is a vassal of the royal family, while the latter highlights his own ability.

The servant who led the way when Xie Zean entered the palace also changed his words: "Little Xie Jieyuan, Your Majesty mentioned you when he was having dinner."

Xie Ze'an asked, "How did you mention it?"

The servant said: "Your Majesty and His Royal Highness said that you are the most capable among your peers, so let His Royal Highness get closer to you."

Xie Zean smiled wryly.

He and Zhao Chongzhao might not be able to get close anymore.

There is a fire hidden in Zhao Chongzhao's heart, if they get too close, the fire will burn them all.

Zhao Chongzhao has gradually grown into a rational and calm prince.

Zhao Chongzhao didn't want to start the fire himself, and neither did he.

Thinking about it carefully, Yan Ning's idea is the safest.

When the two places are separated, any affection will fade away.

Xie Ze'an collected his thoughts and went to see Zhao Ying.

Zhao Ying has been in good spirits lately, seeing Xie Ze'an smiled and beckoned him to sit down: "Sanlang, come here."

Xie Ze'an said, "Father, you look much better."

Zhao Ying nodded and said, "How does it feel to be the number one?"

Xie Ze'an answered bluntly: "Sweet!"

Zhao Ying laughed.

After laughing, he couldn't help but ask again: "What's the matter with you and Chongzhao recently?"

Xie Ze'an was slightly stunned, and said with a smile, "It's nothing, it's still the same as before."

Zhao Ying said: "You just see everything too clearly. In terms of cunning, no one in Beijing can compare to you."

Xie Zean yelled that he was wronged.

Zhao Ying changed the subject: "I heard that you visited Mr. Ye Weng."

Xie Ze'an said: "Mr. Ye Weng is easy to get along with."

Zhao Ying said: "For you, you seem to be easy to get along with everyone." For example, Yao Dingyan and Xu Juncheng, there is a faint conflict between the two, but Xie Ze'an makes them both value them very much.

Xie Ze'an said: "Maybe I have better luck."

Zhao Ying said: "Or you are smarter." He looked at Xie Ze'an, "No one can stop you when you want to get along with someone, and you have a way to stay away from someone if you don't want to get along with someone."

Xie Ze'an said: "No, people's hearts are the most difficult to control." He lowered his head, "Emotions are not things that you can accept or let go. They are often uncontrollable. I get along well with everyone, yes. Because I don't step on certain sensitive lines, if I step on the line, the other party will definitely turn against me."

Zhao Ying said: "That's why I say you are smart." Zhao Ying and Xie Ze'an looked at each other, "Many people don't know where the line is, and they are still ignorant after stepping on it."

Xie Zean was silent.

Zhao Ying said: "We have talked before, a knife is too sharp and easy to cut yourself, what should we do. You said, either make him a scabbard, or destroy him. Six years ago you worked hard Let it not be destroyed, and now you and it have grown up—tell me, how should its scabbard be made?"

Xie felt relieved.

"I don't know," he said.

Zhao Ying said: "Sanlang, I hope you are part of the scabbard."

Xie Ze'an looked up at Zhao Ying.

Zhao Ying said: "Of course, you are not good at the moment, you need to practice for a few more years. I will leave a decree, and someone will read it to you when the time comes."

Xie Ze'an said seriously: "You must live up to your expectations, father."

Zhao Ying said, "Don't agree so easily..." He looked at Xie Ze'an, "Chongzhao also has a fatal flaw."

Xie Zean's heart skipped a beat.

Zhao Ying said: "He seems to like men." He paused, "It's nothing, it's just a moment of confusion, many people have had it. The last time the tiger entered the city made him sober, I don't think he has yet Falling in love with someone else. Saburo, I know my physical condition, I probably won't be able to survive this winter. When you came back from Rendi, Chongzhao's three-year filial piety period ended, and the ten years he promised in Qingyun Temple have also arrived."

Xie Ze'an said: "Father, you will live a long and long life."

Zhao Ying waved her hand and continued, "If Chongzhao is still like this by then, you can help him organize the wedding."

Xie Ze'an was startled, and smiled wryly, "Your Highness may not listen to what I say..."

Zhao Ying said, "I will leave you something."

Xie Zean looked at Zhao Ying.

Zhao Ying said: "Advise the ruler."

Xie Ze'an had heard about this thing, and advised the ruler to be a thing passed down from the Taizu, if the crown prince is unbearable, he can keep the ruler to guide the king to do things.

Since the founding of the country, there are not many people who have obtained the Jujun Ruler, but counting carefully, there are not many people who can die well.Even the former son-in-law who got it once suffered adversity...

Thinking about it, this is what it should be, who would like to be pressed on his head by a ruler of persuasion.Even if there was nothing at the time, when I look back and see that period of black history, I will definitely feel very sad and unhappy.

But before that, the persuasion ruler is also a magic weapon for protecting the body.Used well, it can interfere with the king's decision and avoid many disasters.

However, the first thing Zhao Ying confessed to him was to get Zhao Chongzhao married...

Xie Ze'an didn't know what would happen then.

Xie Ze'an said: "I am really ashamed to be so important to my father."

Zhao Ying replied bluntly: "If you don't dare to do it, you have to do it."

Xie Ze'an: "..."

Seeing Xie Ze'an's depressed face, Zhao Ying rarely smiled.

He said: "You don't have to worry about it. After all, Chongzhao is still young, and he will think about it when he grows up. Twenty years old is the age of a wolf and a tiger. He wants to marry even if you don't force him."

Xie Ze'an said: "It's better to be like what you said, Father, otherwise you also know His Highness's temper..."

Zhao Ying said, "I also know your skills."

Xie Zean was silent.

Zhao Ying said: "Where there is gain, there will be loss. Advising Junchi can keep Xie's family safe. You always know this, right?"

Xie Ze'an said: "...Do you mean that His Highness will frantically torment Xie's family in the future?"

Zhao Ying said: "I don't know." His tone was slow, "I don't know what will happen in the future. If I go this year, I don't know what will happen in the future. But Chongzhao's temperament, your Mr. Yao's Temperament, Saburo, you should also see it clearly..."

Zhao Ying's rhetoric of kindness and power made Xie Ze'an feel a little bitter.

As early as a few years ago, Xie Jiyu had analyzed Yao Dingyan for him. Coupled with Zhao Chongzhao's erratic behavior and undercurrents of crazy desires in the past few years, without Zhao Ying's beating, it might really hurt Xie Home.They were not in charge of the Xie family in Tongchuan, but Mr. Xie had the idea of ​​passing on the position of patriarch to Xie Jiyu.In the eyes of others, this is a favorite, but it is not for Xie Jiyu. It means that he has to free up his hands to clean up Xie's family, so as not to be burdened by them in the future.

It is impossible for him to continue to simply protect himself.

Yao Dingyan and Xu Juncheng are treating him very well right now, will they still be like this when they actually confront each other in the future?At that time, he must choose one of them, otherwise both sides will not be able to please.

No matter how you look at the future, there are hidden dangers.

Xie Ze'an once again assured: "I will live up to my father's expectations."

Zhao Ying said: "Uncle Guo once told me that you are different from others, as long as I treat you better, you will naturally die for me and Chongzhao..."

Xie Zean widened his eyes.

Zhao Ying said: "That was many years ago. Back then you were still so young. Although you were not easy to deceive, you were not as slippery as you are now."

Xie Ze'an retorted: "Where am I slippery..."

Zhao Ying ignored him and said, "But I'm not good to you." His eyes narrowed slightly, "I don't need you to bow to Chongzhao and me and die. I hope you can grow up well and grow into someone who can protect more There are too many people who are dedicated to consolidating the imperial power for Chongzhao. You don’t need one more person. You should be someone like Mr. Xu or Mr. Yao, who is ambitious, flexible, knows how to advance and retreat, and knows right from wrong.”

Xie Zean was shocked.

He smiled wryly and said, "I sent Mr. and them too far."

Zhao Ying said: "Because of your marriage with Yan Ning, some things may be harder for you than others, but you can definitely do it."

Xie Ze'an didn't speak.

Zhao Ying said, "As long as you want to do it."

Xie Ze'an said: "I will keep my father's words in my heart."

Zhao Ying nodded slightly, and was about to let Xie Zean go back, but someone came to report: "Prince Gong is here!"

Zhao Ying paused and said, "Come in." She didn't mention Xie Ze'an to go back.

Xie Ze'an saw the dusty Prince Gong.

Even after driving such a long distance, Prince Gong is still handsome and handsome, and the demeanor that impressed countless girls in the capital did not seem to have been swallowed by the years.

In comparison, Zhao Ying is really old.

When Prince Gong saw Zhao Ying's white hair, he couldn't bear it.He looked at the young man sitting next to him, and asked scoldingly, "Why don't you persuade him? You have done everything by yourself, so how can you live long?"

The servant next to him was very dissatisfied with what Prince Gong said, and he glared at Prince Gong.

Zhao Ying was a little happy when he heard it, there was a gap between the two brothers, it was very rare to hear such words from Prince Gong.

Zhao Ying asked: "Is Mr. Tan used to being in the north?"

Hearing that Zhao Ying mentioned Tan Wuqiu as soon as he opened his mouth, Prince Gong became vigilant. He said: "I am used to it, of course I am used to it. There is no reason why I am not used to it. It's not that you don't know what kind of temperament he is. He doesn't care about how he is doing. If you care, he won't frown even if he is asked to settle further north."

Zhao Ying said: "Not caring about it doesn't mean getting used to it."

Prince Gong retorted dissatisfiedly: "Of course I will prepare the best for him. What does he like to eat, what does he like to use, what books does he like to read and listen to music? Don't I know? If the north is really so bitter, You don’t need to mention it, I will send him back to the capital. Linjun——” seeing Xie Ze’an listening with pricked ears, Prince Gong cut off the topic, “Anyway, Mr. Tan is doing well in the north, he Trust me, and I trust him. I don’t need to arrange anything when I return to Beijing, and Mr. Tan will naturally guard the north.”

Seeing Prince Gong's stern words, Zhao Ying's expression paused slightly.

After Prince Gong finished speaking, he said softly: "That's really good."