Shuoyun Feidu

In March, with the beginning of spring, the grass grows and the warblers fly.

In the study room, after discussing the matter, more than ten ministers bowed and retreated, only Beitang Rongdu remained there.

In the early spring wind, apart from the freshness of the vegetation, it was still a bit chilly. Beitang Rongdu closed the windows one by one. Looking back, he saw the desk memorials spread out, and Beitang Zunyue was leaning back and sitting in the dragon chair to close his eyes. With his eyes rested, he smiled, walked over to pick up a small delicate agate box from the desk, opened it and picked out some light green paste from the inside with his little finger, then stood behind Beitang Zunyue, dipped in the paste The body gently rubbed the temples on both sides with fingers for the other party.

Beitang Rongdu's technique is very good, the strength is neither light nor heavy, Beitang Zunyue seems to feel very comfortable, so he narrowed his eyes slightly, raised his hand to rest on Beitang Rongdu's wrist, and laughed in a low voice "...Press me like this again, huh?" Beitang Rongdu smiled unknowingly when he heard the words. The person who should serve you should not do this kind of rough work, you can find someone else." Beitang Zunyue squeezed his wrist, and said with a smile: "You unfilial boy, tell you to do something for me. As for my son, you just push back and forth." With a smile on the corner of Beitang Rongdu's mouth, he said, "Then, should I say 'I obey the decree'?" With a half-smile look on his face: "...If you want to do this, of course you can." Beitang Rongdu laughed with a 'chi' and said, "Forget it, thank you very much."

The two chatted casually for a while, and a waiter brought a snack for a while, Beitang Zunyue picked up a piece and ate it, looked at Beitang Rongdu who was holding up a cup of chestnut milk soup and slowly drinking it, then stretched out his hand from the He took a secret folder from the desk, put it in front of Beitang Rongdu, and said, "...you can see for yourself." ' He let out a sound, then frowned, held the dessert bowl with one hand, opened the secret fold with the other hand, and lowered his head to take a closer look.

Not long after, the color on Beitang Rongdu's face has gradually turned dark. What is written in this secret compromise is the actual evidence that Beitang Rongdu's subordinates secretly transported and trafficked salt. Speaking of which, Beitang Rongdu has long since He has established his own power, specifically, except for himself, no one else clearly knows how much power he has in his hands, and to support so many people, it will cost a lot of money a year. If there is not enough financial resources, how is it possible?In the past, he did not rely on the financial resources of Unsheltered Fortress because of this, and later on he did not have a penny allocated from the national treasury. Regarding the following matters, with Beitang Rongdu's temperament, how could such things be allowed to happen?Since he left Unsheltered Castle, he has gradually established his own business network. After years of business development, especially after Beitang Zunyue ascended the throne, he has further opened up the situation. He only said that his business is now all over the world, and Not too much, so, with enough money, his foundation will be more solid, and he can firmly control all the power in his hand.

But now, with the establishment of the Daqing Dynasty, the court naturally has to set up many types of taxes. In addition to land corvee, some things such as tea, wine, ships, etc. are also taxed. Control is in the hands of the imperial court, such as the implementation of salt and iron monopoly, the establishment of government offices in charge of salt administration and the collection of salt taxes. A serious felony...Beitang Rongdu's face was uncertain at this time, thousands of thoughts flashed across his mind, and after a moment of changing his mind, he suddenly heard a "snap" and put his hand in his hands. His bowl was placed heavily on the desk, and the warm chestnut milk soup in the bowl splashed a little.

Beitang Rongdu pursed his thin lips tightly. He had already ordered the grain punishment to cut off the business of selling salt and transporting salt below, but he did not expect that there would be people who would do this in private. In fact, this kind of thing is not It's strange, although there are orders from above, but people's hearts are unpredictable after all, the salt business is extremely profitable, Beitang Rongdu's huge family business, it's normal for someone to do things secretly, but now they are secretly caught His appearance, and reported to Beitang Zunyue again, it was clearly in front of Beitang Zunyue that he slapped Beitang Rongdu hard in the face!

Beitang Rongdu was extremely angry in his heart, and the aura was condensed between his brows, as if the mountain rain was about to come, and it lingered for a long time, hating the people below for letting him lose face in front of Beitang Zunyue, at this moment , Beitang Zunyue's slender fingers tapped on the desk, making a dull sound, every change on Beitang Rongdu's face did not escape his gaze, and a moment later, Beitang Zunyue took the He wrote a memorial and handed it to Beitang Rongdu. He didn't even bother to lift his eyelids, so he just said lightly: "...This was presented yesterday, you can see for yourself." With a slight movement, he took the booklet and unfolded it, but after a while, his face became colder and colder. It turned out that it was the imperial censor's impeachment for occupying the people's fields under the Qing Palace, and Beitang Rongdu threw the booklet on the case , furiously said: "...these gang of slaves!"

Beitang Zunyue saw that Beitang Rongdu was very annoyed, so he rubbed the center of his eyebrows slightly, his eyebrows stretched out, as if he was lazy, and calmly said casually: "...Okay, there is no need to get angry, I have kept this impeachment note from the public, you go back and restrain your servants, and tell them to remember." Beitang Rongdu knew the reason why Beitang Zunyue showed him things in advance today, It was to wipe his ass, to save face for his son in front of the ministers, so as not to be exposed in the court, and Beitang Rongdu would not look good.At this time, Beitang Rongdu nodded, his heart was slightly touched, his face was somewhat ashamed, so he said: "...It was my negligence for a while, and I indulged this group of slaves." As he said, his face sank like water, and he took the veil and wiped it just now Wipe off the chestnut milk splashed on the black case, and said: "Since these people don't give me face, then I don't want disobedient things, so I will drag them all to the Ministry of Punishment, and I can do whatever I want." Saying this in his mouth, he knew that although Beitang Zunyue asked him to go back to restrain the slave and save face for him, he should not be arrogant at this time, and he always needs to express his attitude.

For a while, the matter was put aside for the time being, and the father and son did not mention it again. They returned to Qianying Palace together. After having dinner together at noon, Beitang Rongdu took a nap with Beitang Zunyue. He was already sound asleep, so Beitang Rongdu got up lightly, got out of bed and put on his coat, walked out of the inner hall, waited out of Qianying Palace, summoned Gu Xing who had been waiting, and took the two folds in his sleeves Throwing it into the opponent's arms, he said coldly: "...Look for yourself." Gu Xing looked at it for a while, then knelt down on one knee, and said in a deep voice: "...this subordinate has neglected his duty, please punish him." Beitang Rongdu Glancing at him, he said with a serious expression: "Although it has nothing to do with you seriously, it's not wrong at all... After returning to the palace, go and get the fifty canes by yourself." After finishing speaking, he flicked his sleeves , sneered and said: "...As for these dog slaves who committed crimes and slapped me in the face, they are all tied up. First, they will be beaten to half their lives with random sticks, and then they will be dragged to the Ministry of punishment!" Go out of the palace to settle the matter.

Beitang Rongdu stood on the spot, narrowing his eyes slightly, without saying a word. Beitang Zunyue's actions today, while cleaning up the situation for him, may not have the intention of beating him... Thinking of this, Beitang Rong Du's eyes moved slightly, he breathed out a foul breath, and instead of going back to the Qing Palace immediately, he planned to go to the Imperial Garden to relax.

It is early spring at this time, although it cannot be said that a hundred flowers are in full bloom, but the willows are green, and the delicate flowers are full of stamens. There are green trees everywhere, with green strands, water pavilions, and pavilions. Beitang Rongdu looks at the beautiful scenery, His thoughts gradually calmed down. In fact, in this harem, all adult princes are not allowed to enter without edict, but Beitang Rongdu is so favored and trusted that everyone knows that he is in this palace and can come in and out at any time, as if no one is there. , so occasionally I met a few concubines on the road, and the women didn't think it was different.

At noon, the sun was shining vigorously, the wind passed by, eyes were clear, and I felt refreshed physically and mentally. Beitang Rongdu was followed by five or six eunuchs, who had enjoyed a lot of fun near Taiqing Lake, and were about to order someone to fetch a fishing rod. Bait, while fishing by the lake, I suddenly saw a woman in palace attire surrounded by several maids in the distance, admiring the flowers and joking all the way, Beitang Rongdu saw the woman's appearance, his face moved slightly, showing a trace of She sneered imperceptibly, not long after, the woman accidentally saw Beitang Rongdu, and her smile froze immediately, but she couldn't avoid it at this moment, so she held the hand of the maid beside her and walked forward slowly .

I saw this woman wearing a lavender palace attire, with a beautiful makeup, a beautiful nose and snowy cheeks, jade-like skin, light and delicate eyebrows, the whole person is like a delicate flower on a branch, delicate and weak, I It is pitiful to see, it is indescribably touching, under the loose dress, but the belly is slightly swollen, and a jade hand is gently wrapped around it, it is Yu Danyao, Beitang Rongdu's gaze swept over her lower abdomen, There was a hint of obscurity of unknown meaning, and then he returned to his normal posture.

Although the palace servants serving Danyao had never seen Beitang Rongdu before, but seeing the young man in front of him wearing a python robe and a golden crown, his face was very similar to Beitang Zunyue, so he knew that this should be Beitang Rongdu, king of Chu. After crossing, Yu Danyao secretly pursed her vermilion lips, her slender hands covered by wide sleeves clenched the embroidered handkerchief little by little, and slightly bowed and said: "...I have seen the prince." Beitang Rongdu's expression was indifferent Looking at Yu Danyao carefully, his eyes stopped on the other's stomach for a moment, feeling a little uncomfortable in his heart, and suddenly asked to the left and right: "Who is this person?" An eunuch next to him hurriedly responded: "... Back to the prince If so, this is Yu Ronghua from Jiaoyuan Hall."

Seeing that Beitang Rongdu clearly recognized her, Yu Danyao wanted to ask this question, although she didn't show it on her face, she lowered her eyes slightly, showing a submissive look, Beitang Rongdu listened to the eunuch's words, and said "oh" He let out a cry, but suddenly raised his eyebrows in the blink of an eye, and said coldly: "...It turns out that she is just a Ronghua from the fifth rank! Seeing this behavior, the king thinks it is some high-grade concubine. Da Da!" As he spoke, he took a closer look at Yu Danyao, raised his lips and sneered, stroked his wrist and said, "This king is a one-word prince, a first-rank noble, you are a five-rank Ronghua , you don’t know how to salute when you meet this king? Who taught you the rules!”

This Yu Danyao is Ronghua from the fifth rank, while Beitang Rongdu is a prince with a title exceeding the first rank. When the two met, if Yu Danyao strictly followed the rules, she would indeed greet Beitang Rongdu, but she She is Beitang Zunyue's harem concubine. Although her rank is not high, she is the emperor's woman after all. Since Beitang Rongdu is a prince, generally speaking, he would not seriously ask his father's woman to salute him, let alone now Yu Danyao is still pregnant, but at this time Beitang Rongdu must seriously pursue it, there is no way, so Yu Danyao can only hold the hand of the palace man beside her, and slowly kneel down: "... concubine to the prince Please."

Beitang Rongdu saw her biting her lips slightly and lowering her head, knowing that although this girl appeared to be docile, but he killed her brother after all, it's no wonder Yu Danyao didn't hold grudges, he was in a bad mood today, but seeing her now Yu Danyao looked like she was pregnant, and she was so upset that she couldn't beat her. However, a son of Lao Tzu's woman is not easy to move, so she didn't ask her to get up, but there was a tinge of excitement in the corner of her mouth. Ruoyou sneered, looked at Yu Danyao, and when his eyes moved to the woman's belly, the smile on the corner of his mouth seemed to be getting deeper, but there was no warmth at all. Right now, Yu Danyao bent his knees and squatted down, It was a woman who was pregnant for several months, she couldn't bear it anymore, and her eyebrows gradually frowned. Seeing this, the palace servants around her couldn't help but said cautiously: "My lord, Rong Hua has been pregnant for several months. Inconvenience, Wang..."

"...Give this king a slap." Beitang Rongdu slowly raised the corner of his eyes, interrupted the palace man's words, and then said slowly: "This king didn't ask you, how dare a little maidservant talk too much?" Seeing this, Yu Danyao was startled and terrified, knowing that Beitang Rongdu wanted to find fault, but she never dared to do anything in person, so she had to watch helplessly as a eunuch came forward and slapped her maid loudly Beitang Rongdu saw that although there was no resentment on Danyao's face, he was only weak and frightened, but a stern look flashed in his eyes very subtly, so he sneered in his heart, making his original thought of "keeping the son and leaving the mother" even more serious. A little firm, but after all he cared about Beitang Zunyue in his heart, and knew that if he ruined the child in Yu Danyao's belly, Beitang Zunyue would not take it as a big deal, but even if he would give birth to a baby Beitang Rongdu also didn't want the slightest possibility of grievances, so Beitang Rongdu glanced at Yu Danyao in front of him again, and said: "...get up." Then he told an eunuch next to him: "Pass on the words of the king, I will choose a more mature nanny in charge later, so that I can teach the rules in the Ronghua Palace today, so as not to know the ups and downs, and also mislead the younger brothers and sisters of the king. .”

The eunuch promised, and immediately went to prepare, Beitang Rongdu had no interest in continuing to wander around at this time, and took him away with his hands. Seeing him leave, Yu Danyao bit her lips tightly, without saying a word .