Emperor's Trophy

Ji Huaisu is handsome and handsome, and when he speaks with a smile, it makes people feel like a spring breeze.

The Tan brothers hurriedly got up and greeted them with smiles, only Yun Zhen lazily ignored him and poured tea by himself, saying that he was not arrogant, but in the eyes of the Tan brothers, this person was really a big brother. Extremely, but Ji Huaisu didn't think that he was disobedient at all, and sat down with a smile and toasted his host Ji Huaisheng first: "Last time I was confused after drinking and broke your table. I should have compensated you for a table, brother, don't blame me. "

Ji Huaisheng smiled wryly: "My grandpas, you are all my grandpas, please be good, don't do this again next time, it scared me."

Ji Huaisu didn't care about Yun Zhen's cold face, and asked the Tan brothers with a smile: "I have been busy with errands for several days, and the two young masters invited me many times, but I couldn't make the appointment. I'm sorry, I'm sorry."

Tan Wenwei said: "Don't dare, the prince is busy with the emperor's mission, how dare we bother with such a small matter. It is also a coincidence that we happened to meet Lord Yun today. To be honest, our two brothers received the imperial edict. Feeling ashamed and terrified in my heart, feeling ashamed, I only thought that if I could have the opportunity to face the Holy Spirit and plead guilty to the emperor, that would be the best."

Ji Huaisu said: "Your majesty is wise, in fact, this is the emperor's heart to love you all. You need to understand it. The case of Lu Guogong is very involved, and it is inevitable that some people will put their ideas on you Tanfu. Pulling you into the water. The imperial decree of the emperor came down to reprimand you, but it was actually scolded by those who have malicious intentions, so that they can know that the emperor is watching you and let them stop thinking about you. "

"Have you seen that after the imperial decree was issued, the number of people going to you has decreased? It's just that those people have to accept their dirty thoughts. If you make use of you two young masters again, the emperor will not forgive you lightly."

Tan Wenwei and Tan Wenbao suddenly realized: "So it's for this?"

Ji Huaisheng laughed and said, "Of course it's to scare others. You are noble sons from the natal family of the empress dowager. If the emperor doesn't protect you, who else can he protect? Don't worry."

Tan Wenbao heaved a sigh of relief and quickly smiled and cupped his hands: "Thank you two lords for pointing it out, if it weren't for this, we would have thought that we had done something wrong, and we were just ashamed every day, thinking whether we should ask grandfather to come out to the emperor Plead guilty."

Yun Zhen laughed: "No way, do you really think that you are wrong at all? You don't really think that this is a crowded market, everyone is chasing each other, and flowers are blooming because they want to make friends with you? One is far away in the south of the Yangtze River Debo Mansion, what are you trying to do? You have traveled all the way to the capital, and you haven’t seen the emperor yet? Are you still in vain?”

The faces of the Tan brothers all changed. Everyone knew that when they entered Beijing, the emperor left them a palace banquet, but no one knew that not only did they not see the emperor at the palace banquet that day, they didn't even drink a sip of water. What Yun Zhen said Instantly hit their sore spots.

Tan Wenbao's face turned livid: "What's your opinion, Lord Yun?"

Yun Zhen only heard Ji Bingyuan yesterday when he talked about being punished by Cheng Enbo, so that he was separated from his mother's family. how sad!Putting myself in the situation, I feel more and more sad for the emperor.

Today I saw these two idiots from the Tan family, they still haven’t awakened yet, and they feel good about themselves, so they couldn’t help stabbing them: “The reason why the emperor told you to go to the Imperial College to study is because you can’t bear to see your stupidity. I don’t know it, but I feel so good every day. There is no successor in Cheng Enbo’s house. You don’t want to get close to the imperial examination, or ask for a real job to serve the emperor. Only by standing on your own can you be able to help, this is so weak that if you really want someone to help you don’t know where to start.”

Tan Wenwei squeezed Tan Wenbao's hand firmly under the table, and said with an apologetic smile on his face: "Mr. Yun has taught you a very good lesson, but I don't know if Mr. Hou can give us a word in front of you, saying that our brothers and sisters are Sincerely reform, I want to see the emperor apologize and listen to the emperor's teachings."

Yun Zhen heheed, but Ji Huaisu pressed his hand and said with a smile: "If you can talk, you have to say it. The two young masters just wait patiently. The Marquis is also hardworking. Don't mind."

Tan Wenwei and Tan Wenbao thanked each other gratefully, and did not dare to stay any longer. They stood up and said goodbye with a smile. Then they went out, but saw a housekeeper and two servants coming in with a small basket of fruit. In the room, he said with a smile: "The Prime Minister of the left, Mr. Fang, is also feasting on the guests from his hometown in the Golden Sunflower Garden today. I just found out that Lord Yun and the two county kings are also here, so I dare not disturb each other. I ordered the younger ones to send a basket of oranges over here." , said that it was sent by someone from my hometown, it is worthless, and it is rare to taste sweet, so I will give you a taste of it."

Yun Zhen smiled and said: "Thank you, Mr. Fang, thank you, butler, I will return the gift sometime." At the same time, he ordered someone to reward the butler.

Tan Wenwei and Tan Wenbao came out, and Tan Wenbao whispered angrily after walking away: "Still so frivolous!"

Tan Wenwei said in a low voice: "Hold on! You see how the county king calls him brother and brother, and even the left minister flatters him, and you will know how he gained power. Besides, we were in the palace that day , the emperor did not attend the palace banquet, no outsiders knew about it, but he knew it! It can be seen that he was probably accompanying him that day!"

Tan Wenbao's face turned livid: "He has the face to teach us to take advantage of the situation? Didn't he rely on his dead bandit mother? A female bandit leader met the late emperor by chance and saved him. It should be. What kind of royal family! How dare you pretend to be arrogant in front of us."

Tan Wenwei said: "He has been raised in front of the emperor since he was a child, going in and out of the palace, studying in the study room, and has no parents. The emperor takes pity on him. Naturally, his affection is no better than others. The emperor values ​​affection. You listen to him." Did King Jianjun say it? This decree really has other meanings. It is to deter villains and protect us. We know that the emperor treats us no better than outsiders. This earnestness must be paid attention to. Now we have to calm down and endure. , first think of a way to face the saint, only sigh that we are not in the capital, and we are separated from the emperor, we have already lost the opportunity, so we can only slowly seek it."

Tan Wenbao let out a long breath, feeling aggrieved, and went back to their seats, but saw all the supervisors smiling and complimenting them: "I saw from a distance that brother Tan won the favor of Prince Qingyang and Marquis Zhaoxin. , please go to the private room, it really is extraordinary."

"Marquis Zhaoxin is now favored by the emperor and works in Dali Temple. He hardly comes out to socialize on weekdays. He wants to talk about the eldest son and the second son. Naturally, he is different from others. I heard that the birthday gift of the two sons was stolen on the way to Beijing. Master Hou killed the bandit and solved the case and got it back?"

"I heard, didn't you say that Yu Shitai participated in his indiscriminate killing?"

"Hehe, this kind of thieves even dare to rob the birthday gift of Cheng Enbo's mansion. They must be bold and vicious. I don't know how many things they have done. If they are killed, they will be killed. If there is nothing wrong with Yushitai, you have to read a few books. Which one Xiangye doesn’t have a lot of reference books on him.”

"This Lord Hou looks so young."

"That's, just - three years ago, he was only 15 years old. In Wenchang Temple, he shot an arrow through a string of falling firecrackers. I had a cousin who participated in Chunwei that year, and it was a good time to go there to burn incense. I have always been grateful for his kindness, and said that if it weren't for that arrow, the firecrackers fell and the crowd was disturbed, and there would be tramples, I don't know if he would still be able to participate in the Spring Festival."

"So that's how it is, to have such shooting skills?"

"Princess Dingxiang was able to escort the late emperor to defeat the rebellion with dozens of people in the reckless back then. It is said that she has supernatural powers. It was the martial arts star in the sky who knew that the real dragon was in trouble, so she rushed down to earth. Unfortunately, she succeeded. What about a female fetus?"

"It turned out to be a family tradition."

The two brothers Tan Wenwei and Tan Wenbao watched the inmates brag about Zhao Xinhou, and they could only smile and pretend to be honored. After all, the "birthday gift" was indeed found by others. If they had something unpleasant to say to Marquis Zhao Xin, the rumors that they would retaliate immediately would come out.

In the private room, Yun Zhen ate a few oranges sent by Prime Minister Zuo, and heard Ji Huaisu talk about the inside story of the Lu Guogong case. Speaking of which, he had to admire Ji Huaisu, he really knew what he would listen to.

If Ji Huaisu was really shy and said some salty words, he would definitely walk away without saying a word.He could only say something that Yunzhen was interested in, but Ji Huaisheng listened to it with gusto: "So Duke Lu has been on the line with the Japanese for almost 20 years? This is too bold! Isn't that the first emperor's meeting?" My son has already started doing this unfortunate thing."

Ji Huaisu said with a smile: "Yes, at first it was just a small fight to supplement the family, but later it became more and more courageous, and now even the small officials in the Ministry of Industry who are in charge of making copper coins have been bought by him, and he has given him several. Discarded moulds."

He chatted some gossip again before asking Yun Zhen: "I heard that you had a cold, but are you better now? Some of my places have turned orange, and I'll send them to you later?"

Yun Zhen smiled slightly: "Thank you."

Ji Huaisu was overjoyed, thinking that his attitude had softened a little, he had to push forward and said: "I see that you drank a lot tonight, you have always been shallow, why don't I send you back later."

Yun Zhen didn't refuse either, Ji Huaisheng only wanted to ease their relationship, so he was happy to see the result, and smiled and asked a few old married people to lead the horses and serve the two of them back.

Zhaoxinhou Mansion.

Ji Bingyuan was dressed in casual clothes, sitting firmly on the chair Yunzhen used to sit on, lazily flipping through the stack of papers on Yunzhen's table, and laughed: "I'm really looking for a clinic for Jun Yubai, It’s really caring. I didn’t practice my handwriting, so I ran out to play again.”

Ding Dai smiled and said: "Isn't this also for the sake of the emperor? Lord Hou is a solid person. There is a miracle doctor in Beijing who can keep the dragon's body healthy. The miracle doctor Jun was only a young man with superb medical skills. Thinking about coming here ten years ago Many years have passed, and the medical skills must be mastered. The old servant is very relieved to know that he will stay in Beijing. Didn't you see that a few days ago, Master Hou was serving by the bed, unable to eat, and refused to leave for a while? , who gave you medicine and water for your swollen eyes, your majesty really frightened him this time, so naturally you did your best to find a doctor for Dr. Jun."

Ji Bingyuan laughed: "If you are clumsy, you must come up to serve."

Ding Dai said: "If you want me to say that the emperor is also narrow-minded, he was restrained in the palace for a few days, and he didn't have a good rest for a few days. He finally ran back to the mansion to relax and have a drink with the king of Qingyang County. Lord Hou will definitely have a bitter face when he comes back soon."

Ji Bingyuan smiled and said nothing, but thought in her heart, how could she not be happy?I think he is very rare.

Ding Dai saw that he was very happy, and said jokingly: "I can only hope that Master Hou will come back soon, otherwise I'm afraid I will be taught a lesson."

Ji Bingyuan said: "Teach him what to do, he is a young man, he should be playful and active." Looking at the spacious but empty desk, he picked up a bottle of white jade water and looked at it: "The four treasures of the study are too simple. Find some good ones in the inner library to reward him later."

Ding Dai said: "Your Majesty, my little one remembers that the Emperor has rewarded him a lot. I just rewarded a set of Hetian jade carvings a while ago, but Master Hou didn't use them."

Ji Bingyuan smiled, got up, and looked at Yunzhen's bedroom, which was extremely frugal, without any decorations, and the bed curtains were made of moon-white gauze, which was extremely clean and unscented.

Bows, arrows, knives, swords, etc. hang on the wall, and there is another picture, which is a hunting picture I drew casually in the past. The fish tank next to it was originally full of precious stones, but now there is only a tree of crystal coral soaked in crystal clear water. For decoration, it is also considered chic.

The bookshelf is full of military books, and then there are stacks of manuscripts. Ji Bingyuan was slightly puzzled, so he took out a copy of "Six Secret Teachings" and looked through it carefully. , with detailed annotations, all written by Yunzhen.

A few more manuscripts were taken out, some of which were the deployment and distribution of troops in border towns for many years, some were about scenery and geography, and there were also quite a few rough engravings, which seemed to be books published by Beiqi, and even some Mansion copy.There are also booklets, which are full of miscellaneous affairs of King Changguang, Queen Mother Hu and others.

Some of the latest ink marks, and even some travel records of Prince Changguang and Jiang Ning.

This is in the North Wedge, did they also plant spies?

Ji Bingyuan put the things back in their original places, and the things that had always made him feel unsuitable when he looked at the innocent Yun Zhen appeared again.

With such a delicate and meticulous mind, and with such hard work in the north, he seems to be an extremely sensitive, delicate, thoughtful, and always planning person, but in front of him, he just laughs and laughs as usual, with nothing to worry about.

He doesn't seem to have the desires of ordinary people, seeking wealth and power, or a person who has suddenly received the favor of the emperor, seeking promises and long-term prospects.

In the dead of night, suddenly the sound of horseshoes came from outside the yard.

Ding Dai smiled and said: "Master Hou is back, I have just explained to Gao Xin, watch from a distance, don't let him notice, just let him in, let the emperor surprise him."

Ji Bingyuan listened slightly, and frowned: "It's not just a rider, but someone is accompanying him. This is the inner courtyard. Those who can ride with him on horseback must have a high status."

Kui Ye was able to enter the inner courtyard and even rode with a bridle, who is this person?

Ji Bingyuan stopped Ding Dai, and walked out by herself. Yunzhen's inner courtyard is the main courtyard, which is quite spacious. There are several sycamores and loquats planted in the courtyard. Plantains are planted, and there is a clear pond below, where carp are raised.

Ji Bingyuan walked through the cobblestone road in the yard, walked to the Moon Cave Gate and looked outside.

Sure enough, I saw the two of them walking side by side under the bridle. Yun Zhen was wearing a lotus-colored casual robe, and his long legs rolled over from his horse. It is Ji Huaisu, the king of Hejian County.

Yun Zhen tied the reins of the horse to the side of the tree and said: "Your Lao County King will send you off, you can stop here."

Ji Huaisu smiled and said: "Have you arrived at the courtyard where you live? The journey is really short, and you have already reached the gate. Why don't you take me back to the old place? I really haven't visited the Hou's Mansion for a long time. I don't know the loquats in your courtyard, but Still as sweet as ever."

Yun Zhen laughed: "Ji Huaisu, I really admire you, you gave me the yellow beams in the end, you let me die in such pain, and then you can still face me as if nothing had happened and reminisce with me, I have to say , Those who can ascend to the throne always have something special."

Ji Huaisu looked at him with a hoarse voice: "They told me that there would be no pain after taking the medicine, and they would just smile and leave in their sleep."

Yun Zhen said: "Ji Huaisu, if you want me to forgive you, unless you take Huang Liang end in front of me and taste for yourself the feeling of being burned to death by the fire of hell, there is no other way."

The smile on Ji Huaisu's face could no longer be maintained, his face twitched slightly, Yun Zhen looked at him with a smile: "Besides, I would know if you didn't tell me, the emperor is not dead, is he? The emperor is back."

Ji Huaisu's expression changed: "Who told you that!"

Yun Zhen knew that he had deliberately planned to create opportunities tonight, and that he had cheated out the truth. He smiled and said, "After you poisoned me to death, the emperor came back, right? He avenged me. He didn't make it easier for you, did he?"

Ji Huaisu's face was extremely ugly, and he stretched out his hand to hold Yun Zhen's arm, and said with great force, "Zhu Jiang told you, didn't he? I was suspicious before...he also touched the fire caused by that bead...and he was inexplicable that day ...Is it him? He has ulterior motives! He is clearly coveting you too!"

Zhu Jiang?Yun Zhen's heart skipped a beat, but he kept the smile that seemed to understand everything: "I won't tell you, and I also know that I am not the emperor's illegitimate child at all. My mother has been honest all her life, and she has never been in love with others. Moon, you don’t bully in a dark room, and you are a once-in-a-lifetime hero. You villains will only smear and speculate in private, shameless and filthy! Flying for dogs, planning all day long, in the end it’s nothing but nothing.”

"I'm no longer a threat to your throne, that's why you came back to me with such audacity."

"I really want to know, if I am really the emperor's illegitimate child, would you still be like this?"

"I don't know why you are so close to me again, why? Don't be a joke. I only know that all your plans will come to nothing."

He slammed Ji Huaisu's arm away: "Go away! Don't dirty my place!"