Prince Consort

Zhao Chongzhao grew a lot taller than when they parted, and was half a head taller than Xie Zean.Seeing that Xie Ze'an was standing still, he couldn't hold back after all, and quickly stepped forward to embrace Xie Ze'an into his arms.His hugs are no different from others, they hug each other heavily and then let go, no one can see the slightest clue.

The two had been separated for more than half a year, and they should have a lot to say, but they didn't know how to speak when they met someone.But even if he didn't speak, Zhao Chongzhao was happy in his heart, he took Xie Ze'an's hand and entered.

Xie Ze'an sent his younger siblings away, asked someone to bring warm wine, and chatted with Zhao Chongzhao about interesting stories about Liangzhou.Zhao Chongzhao listened carefully, and talked about what happened in the capital from time to time. Slowly, the intimacy of the past returned.Zhao Chongzhao said, "Sanlang, when will you come back to help me?"

Xie Ze'an said: "Your Majesty is surrounded by countless talented people, and I have to practice for a few more years before I dare to come back."

Zhao Chongzhao really wanted to say "That's not you", but he knew that Xie Ze'an didn't like such words.He said to Xie Ze'an: "Whatever you need in Liangzhou, Sanlang, just ask, no one dares to take your money."

Xie Zhe'an said: "Of course, with His Majesty here, who would dare to make plans with us?" He laughed, "Speaking of which, I have to ask Your Majesty for your permission."

Zhao Chongzhao said: "Sanlang, why are you being polite to me?"

Xie Ze'an said: "The agricultural cooperative has already started to make a profit. I want to borrow the imperial court's dividend from your majesty to make some money."

Zhao Chongzhao said: "No problem, it was originally made by you Sanlang and Xiao Dezi's brother. It is unreasonable for the father to divide it in half. If you want to use it, Sanlang, you can use it."

Mentioning Zhao Ying, Xie Zean sighed in his heart.If Zhao Ying didn't want half of the cooperative, he would have to worry about it. Without the great backing of the imperial court, how could they stand firm?Xie Ze'an said: "That's not how things are calculated. The cooperative that should be paid will not give less. It is assumed that we borrowed it first, and all dividends will be postponed for one year to be sent to the court."

Zhao Chongzhao knew that Xie Zean always put safety first in his actions, so he nodded and said, "Just do what you say, Sanlang. Anyway, the household department is now in charge of Uncle Ji Yu, so I will definitely not embarrass you."

Xie Ze'an was sweating coldly when he heard that, Zhao Chongzhao's words could only be said when they were in a good relationship, but if their relationship was not good, this sentence alone was enough for him to drink a pot.He said: "Your Majesty, if your words fall into the ears of others, they must impeach me and my father."

Zhao Chongzhao thought of something unpleasant, and said with a sullen face, "You're really right."

Xie Ze'an has always been very good at observing words and demeanor, seeing Zhao Chongzhao's displeasure, he asked with concern: "Who messed with you again?"

Zhao Chongzhao's complexion was gloomy, and he turned his gaze out of the window for a while, then put the cup in his hand heavily on the table, gritted his teeth and said, "It's not that Ma Yushi! That guy is so hateful, he has been biting Mr. Yao all day long, As a result, the new pharaohs at Taixue couldn’t be implemented.”

Xie Ze'an paused slightly, and said, "Mr. Yao will definitely find a solution."

Zhao Chongzhao was very happy to hear that Xie Ze'an trusted Yao Dingyan as much as himself, and took Xie Ze'an's hand and said, "I think so too." I really want to get rid of him, he's just a fly, buzzing around there all day."

Xie Ze'an said: "Your Majesty, if you speak like that, they will be very sad when they hear it."

Zhao Chongzhao said: "I only said that in front of you, Saburo." He took credit for Xie Ze'an, "I remember what you said, Sanlang. Although Ma Yushi is a bit annoying, most of his concerns are quite reasonable. He took it into his heart. Ma Yushi must have felt that I would send him down at any time, but in fact I was just scaring him!"

Seeing Zhao Chongzhao's childish complacency, Xie Ze'an was also happy.It was really not easy for Zhao Chongzhao. He was enthroned at the age of 16, and now he is only 17 years old. There are many thorns in the civil and military affairs of the Manchu Dynasty. It is difficult for Zhao Chongzhao to distinguish who can be trusted and who cannot be trusted. He can only try to be impartial.At the beginning, Ma Yushi often impeached him and Zhao Chongzhao, but when someone tried to shake Zhao Chongzhao's status, Ma Yushi was the first to stand up to support Zhao Chongzhao. Don't even think about blowing up Ma's hut.

Unexpectedly, Zhao Chongzhao kept remembering it until now.

Xie Ze'an said: "Ma Yushi is an upright person, it is right to keep him in the court."

Zhao Chongzhao nodded, and then talked about another person: "Do you remember that uncle Ruliu? Qin Mingde who used to stay in the Ministry of Industry like Uncle Ji Yu. He also went to Yushitai. In just half a year, he robbed Ma Yushi A lot of limelight."

Hearing Zhao Chongzhao's admiration in his tone, Xie Ze'an said: "Qin Yushi used to offend so many people because of his straight temper, but this time he can criticize people openly and aboveboard. He must be very happy."

Zhao Chongzhao agreed very much, and happily told Xie Ze'an about Qin Mingde's flamboyant demeanor when he was in court. Qin Mingde's sharp views and vicious tone made many people tremble with anger, but they couldn't let go of their figure and flirt with Qin Mingde. Able to reply "nonsense".

Zhao Chongzhao likes Qin Mingde very much - he has long been disgusted with many people, and only hates himself for not being able to fight with Qin Mingde.

As soon as I stayed with Xie Zean, time seemed to pass very fast.Zhang Dade watched the time go by, he couldn't help but walked in and reminded: "Your Majesty, it's time to return to the palace."

Zhao Chongzhao paused and said, "So fast?" He took out the pocket watch in his sleeve and looked at it. It turned out that an hour passed in the blink of an eye.He is already the king of a country, he has many things to do, and it is already a luxury to stay outside for an hour.

Zhao Chongzhao said angrily, "Sanlang, then I'll go back to the palace first."

Xie Ze'an stood up and sent Zhao Chongzhao out.

Xie Ze'an made a rare trip back to Beijing, and after having a meal with Mrs. Li, he went to visit Yao Dingyan and Xu Juncheng.Yao Dingyan asked him carefully about what he was doing in Liangzhou, and helped Xie Zean answer a lot of questions, and finally asked: "You Liangzhou magistrates are about to reach the age of becoming an official?"

Xie Ze'an was taken aback, nodded and said, "It's almost here." If it weren't for his advanced age, Zhizhou would not be so ill, and he would not have given him the opportunity to help the Beijing assessment.

Yao Dingyan said: "You might as well give him a big political achievement and let him retire smoothly."

Xie Ze'an said: "It depends on whether there is that opportunity."

Yao Dingyan said: "That's right, a county magistrate in his teens is young enough, and a magistrate in his teens won't believe it if he tells it." He glanced at Xie Zhean, "You can walk easily, I don't even have anyone around me who can help you." No one can find the handle."

Xie Ze'an said: "Sir, can you compare me to me? In terms of talent and learning, I can't compare to Brother Yao."

Yao Dingyan said: "It is not enough to have talent and learning. If you are the kind of sour Confucian who is full of literature and ink, I might not even look at you."

Xie Ze'an smiled, but didn't answer.Yao Dingyan could scold such words, but he couldn't. After all, he was just a petty official, and he didn't have the qualifications to scold others as sour scholars.

Xie Ze'an came out from Yao's Mansion, and then went to Xu Juncheng's place.Xu Juncheng was writing at his desk, and he was a little surprised when he heard that Xie Ze'an had come, so he asked someone to come in and ask the whole story, and said with a straight face, "You will cause people to criticize you for doing this."

Xie Ze'an was taken aback, and obediently admitted his mistake: "Sir, what you said is true."

Seeing Xie Zean's appearance, Xu Juncheng knew that he still thought it was no big deal.He said: "Sanlang, you have been stared at by many people since you entered the official position as a son-in-law. If you go beyond your duties like this, you will only confirm the prejudice of others against you. You are only in your teens, so don't be too aggressive." .”

Xie Ze'an felt awe-inspiring, stood up and saluted, "Sir, you taught me the right thing." He was planning to come back to see his younger siblings and meet his teachers and friends, and he also took this opportunity to practice his skills, but he didn't think about it .He came to Beijing on behalf of the magistrate. In modern times, he is a small county magistrate who goes to the capital to hold a meeting instead of the governor. No matter how you look at it, it doesn't make sense!

Xu Juncheng saw that Xie Zean's face was gloomy, and said: "I'm back now, it's useless to think so much, just pay more attention next time. But you have to be mentally prepared, someone will definitely impeach you."

Xie Ze'an said with a sneer, "It's okay, I'm used to it..."

Xu Juncheng said: "That's right, you used to mess around with His Majesty, and you have been impeached countless times."

Xie Ze'an cried out for injustice: "There are countless times, I just incidentally, it is His Majesty who plays the leading role."

Xu Juncheng thought of those days that caused him a lot of headaches, smiled slightly, and said: "It's good that you are back, Your Majesty misses you so much that he will even ask you to read the letter you wrote to me. Your friendship is worthy of everyone's attention. It is incomparable, His Majesty is still young, and there is no one close to him, so it must be very uncomfortable, so you should go back to Beijing to accompany His Majesty for a few days."

Xie Zean's heart skipped a beat.

If he didn't know that Xu Juncheng had a square heart, he wouldn't have thought of other places at all. Xie Ze'an even thought that Xu Juncheng had discovered Zhao Chongzhao's mind.

What Zhao Chongzhao asked him and Yan Ning to go to Liangzhou was to restrain his feelings.It's one thing to think about it, but another thing to do it or not. Zhao Chongzhao is not a person who can bear it.

Fortunately, there are many examples of the monarch and his ministers getting along with each other these days, and even the monarch and his ministers sleeping together will only be passed down as good stories.Of course, this kind of thing can only happen between wise rulers and virtuous ministers. If it is a weak ruler and sycophants, it will definitely be different.Whether Zhao Chongzhao is a Mingjun is still unknown for the time being. His son-in-law's background and many previous convictions are all the stuff of a courtier!

Xie Ze'an said: "Sir, you are joking, Your Majesty has many talented people around."

Xu Juncheng said: "That's different, you are always closer. You used to study in the East Palace with Yan Lin and Ru Liu, so Your Majesty is closer to you?" He patted Xie Ze'an on the shoulder, "Don't underestimate your youth. If His Majesty does something in the future, I still hope that you can persuade him. Of course, this is just a rainy day, and His Majesty has done better than I imagined."

Xie Ze'an had no choice but to say: "I will spend more time with Your Majesty."

Xie Ze'an visited for a day, and fell asleep when he returned to the mansion.Half asleep and half awake, he suddenly felt a strange yet familiar aura approaching him.

Xie Zean opened his eyes vigilantly.

A pair of hands hugged him from behind.

Xie Ze'an paused, closed his eyes and said, "Your Majesty, go back."

The person who came was Zhao Chongzhao, the curfew time had passed, he came out of the palace quietly, and he walked through the south gate, where the people he brought from the east palace were guarding, no one would leak the news .

Zhao Chongzhao felt that Xie Ze'an's body was slightly tense, obviously very defensive, so he couldn't help but tighten his arms even more.He has been thinking about this kind of intimacy for a long time, even dreaming often.After seeing Xie Ze'an during the day, he kept thinking about it, now that he really hugged him, how could he let go?

Zhao Chongzhao pulled Xie Zean into his arms: "Sanlang, Sanlang..." He promised, "I just hug you, I can't do anything, let me hug you all night, or I won't be able to sleep, Sanlang, I will I can't fall asleep, and I think of you when I close my eyes."

Xie Zean clenched his fist slightly.

Zhao Chongzhao said: "Sanlang, I know what you mean, I know." His lips brushed against Xie Zean's neck, "Sanlang, I understand. You are free from all scruples like everyone else, only me, you I never refused to change my nickname to me. You are different to me, you are different to me and everyone else. Because you are afraid, you are afraid that you will be like me, and you will be more and more unable to control yourself, Saburo, I know."

Xie Zean closed his eyes.

Zhao Chongzhao said: "You can't put aside your responsibilities to Ning'er—although you only consider her a younger sister, you have to fulfill your responsibilities as a husband." He hugged Xie Ze'an tightly, "Ning'er is not here, just one night Okay, just for one night, let me sleep with you in my arms."

Xie Ze'an turned over, turned around, and opened his eyes.

Four eyes facing each other.

Breath intertwined.