Emperor order

When Liang Jiugong rode a fast horse and rushed to Chenghu with the imperial edict of Jingui, he was dredging the river with others covered in mud.

After carefully studying it for a long time, Liang Jiugong, who was holding the imperial decree, asked uncertainly: "Big brother?"

Cheng Hu wiped his muddy face with his sleeve indiscriminately, and then, Liang Jiugong and others could barely see his face clearly.

"Liang Jiugong, it's you!" Seeing that it was Liang Jiugong, Cheng Hu's eyes widened in surprise.

"Brother, you have suffered!" Liang Jiugong looked at this big brother who was very different from before, and couldn't help but start to complain for him in his heart.

Cheng Hu smiled a little embarrassedly: "Actually, I'm living a pretty good life. It's not as miserable as you imagined, really."

Liang Jiugong thought that he was forcing a smile, so he thought that he was kind enough not to expose his cover. "Brother, this servant came with the emperor's imperial decree. Look, shouldn't we find a quiet place to receive the imperial decree?" There were people on the river bank, and Shang Chenghu's clothes were really sloppy.Therefore, Liang Jiugong came up with such a proposal.

Hearing that there was still an imperial decree, Cheng Hu was holding a hoe in his hand and fell to the ground all at once. "Can I not accept it?" Cheng Hu cast a helpless glance at the golden edict.No matter what is written on it, it means that his current peaceful life will be broken, which Cheng Hu is extremely unwilling to see.

"Brother, this joke of yours is not funny at all." Liang Jiugong signaled Chenghu with his eyes that he had better be careful in front of so many people.

Cheng Hu moved his lips dryly: "Then, Eunuch Liang will follow me back to my residence!"

Cheng Hu lived in a secluded small courtyard.Originally, when he first arrived here, the local officials prepared a mansion for him.However, he was simply replaced by Cheng Hu later.He is tired of living a life of rich clothes and fine food.Now, he only hopes to return to simplicity and live his little life in peace.So, he found such a small courtyard that was quiet and far away from the hustle and bustle.

Although the yard is small, there is nothing missing.Bedrooms, study rooms and even kitchens are all must-haves.In the yard, there are also wild grapes that Cheng Hu dug from the mountain.Although it is not very delicious, it is good to relieve hunger.

"Eunuch Liang, you can just find a place to do it. I'll go take a bath, and I'll receive the imperial edict after I clean up." After Cheng Hu brought Eunuch Liang and others home, he went to fetch water for a bath.

Looking at the crude layout, the guards who came with Liang Jiugong couldn't help saying: "How did the elder brother fall to this point? The emperor is really cruel."

Liang Jiugong stared: "What nonsense are you talking about? Don't die!"

These guards were quite familiar with Liang Jiugong, so naturally they had less scruples when speaking. "Eunuch Liang, I didn't say that, even the place we live in is much better than Big Brother's broken house. If the emperor really cared about Big Brother, how could he let him live in such a place? ?” Another guard said frankly.

"What do you know? If the emperor really doesn't care about the elder brother, the situation of the elder brother is probably worse than today. Think about it, how many elder brothers who have been rejected by the emperor will end well? Being circled Forbidden is the best ending. However, the emperor just put eldest brother in this remote village without making things difficult. So, the emperor still has a certain affection for eldest brother." Liang Jiugong could see it clearly!The elder brother still occupies a very important position in the emperor's heart.So, don't underestimate him just because of his current situation.If some people don't have good eyesight, then they can only ask for their own blessings!

Cheng Hu hurriedly took a cold shower, then made a little preparation, and appeared in front of Liang Jiugong and the others. "Eunuch Liang, declare the decree!" Cheng Hu calmly knelt before the dazzling imperial decree.

Liang Jiugong carefully unfolded the imperial decree: "By the heavens, the emperor's decree said. Order the elder brother Chenghu to return to Beijing immediately, without any mistakes. Bestowed by the emperor!"

Cheng Hu accepted the imperial decree with his head bowed: "My son accepts the decree to thank you."

After reading the imperial decree, Liang Jiugong immediately helped Chenghu up: "Brother, you have always been in poor health, so don't be too tired."

After leaving the palace, Cheng Hu did not completely let go of his disguise.Because countless experiences and lessons told him that there must be eyes and ears from all sides around him staring at him firmly.Therefore, Gao Lang gave him the carefully prepared secret medicine, and he has been using it to maintain the illusion of being sick.And every once in a while, he would get a little sick from time to time, which made others gradually relax their vigilance against him.

"Eunuch Liang, why did Huang Ama suddenly invite me to Beijing?" Cheng Hu thought that he would spend the rest of his life by the Yellow River.

Liang Jiugong whispered in his ear, "The reason why the emperor made this decree has a lot to do with the empress dowager."

Cheng Hu immediately thought that Xiao Zhuang died this year, "Is my grandmother..."

Liang Jiugong nodded worriedly: "So, elder brother, you'd better go back quickly! The Empress Dowager misses you all the time!"

Cheng Hu grasped the imperial decree: "Go!"

No matter how fast they rushed, it took them more than ten days to reach the capital.Seeing from afar the prosperous capital city that lasted for thousands of years, Cheng Hu smiled helplessly.After all, he came back here.

The first thing to do when entering the palace is of course to meet the emperor.Cheng Hu stood guard outside the Qianqing Palace with a weathered suit, waiting for Kangxi to hear him.

"Brother, come in!" Not long after Liang Jiugong went in to report, he brought out Kangxi's oral instructions.

With some incomprehensible emotions, Cheng Hu walked up to Kangxi.After he walked in, he knelt on the ground without saying a word and kowtowed to Kangxi a few times, and then fell silent.

Cheng Hu didn't look up, so he didn't see Kangxi looking at him.The things contained in Kangxi's eyes are too intricate, there are joy, sigh, and longing, but there is no disgust.Perhaps, even Kangxi himself did not expect this.

"Why don't you talk?" Kangxi asked quietly.

Cheng Hu said honestly: "I don't know what to say?"

Kangxi paced in front of him: "Don't you call Huang Ama?"

"I'm no longer qualified." Cheng Hu replied sadly.A son who fell in love with his father is not qualified to call out that claim.

"Hey! Get up!" Kangxi naturally understood what Chenghu meant.Because I haven't forgotten my love, I can't calmly call out that claim.Hearing Cheng Hu's answer, Kangxi didn't know whether he should be happy or angry.

Cheng Hu got up slowly according to his words, and then waited quietly, waiting for Kangxi's instructions.

"Chenghu, look up at me, and let me take a good look at you." Kangxi helplessly ordered Chenghu who seemed extremely uncomfortable.

Cheng Hu raised his head obediently, and looked into Kangxi's deep eyes.Huang Ama didn't seem to have changed at all!This is the conclusion Cheng Hu came to.How does this kid feel skinny again?This is what Kangxi saw.

"You called me back this time because of the old grandmother, right?" Cheng Hu didn't know whether to call Kangxi the emperor or Huang Ama, so he simply omitted the address.

Kangxi nodded lightly: "I'm not going against my word. The original intention of calling you back is indeed to let you spend time with grandma. She has missed you very much for more than a year."

He had already guessed that Kangxi would recall him because he had figured it out and planned to have a result with him.However, I have to say that this answer still disappointed Cheng Hu a little.

"I want to see my grandmother right away, is that okay?" Cheng Hu asked sincerely.

Naturally, Kangxi would not stop him: "Go! Talk to the old man with her, and make her happy."

Cheng Hu was a little anxious: "Yes, I know." With Kangxi's approval, he immediately ran out of Qianqing Palace.

"Is that why you don't want to face me?" Kangxi said in a very soft voice.

Rushing to the outside of the Palace of Compassion, Cheng Hu calmed down his shortness of breath before letting the eunuch inform him.Afterwards, Aunt Su Ma came out overjoyed.

"Brother, are you really back?" Aunt Su Ma looked at Cheng Hu excitedly.

Cheng Hu replied happily: "Mom, I'm the one who came back."

Aunt Su Ma quickly led him inside: "Quick, go in quickly. The ancestor knew that it was you who came back, so he was very happy."

At this time, Xiaozhuang had been lying in bed for a long time because of illness.Seeing that it was Cheng Hu who came back, she struggled to sit up. "Chenghu, you're back! I miss my grandmother." Xiaozhuang happily grabbed Chenghu's hand.

Sitting on the edge of the bed, Cheng Hu looked at Xiao Zhuang who was so haggard and distressed: "Grandmother, Cheng Hu's unfilial piety made you worry."

"It's good to be back, it's good to be back." Xiao Zhuang patted the back of Cheng Hu's hand weakly over and over again, "Are you suffering outside?"

Cheng Hu shook his head: "I didn't suffer, everything is fine for me."

Xiao Zhuang didn't believe it: "You grew up in the palace and were held in the palm of your hand, how could you get used to the life outside? Sigh! Listen to the old grandmother, come back this time, make a good apology to your Huang Ama, and then Stop wandering outside."

"I see, old grandmother." Cheng Hu said perfunctorily.

"What do you know? You just know that you are angry with Huang Ama and me all day long, and you don't care about us elders at all." Xiaozhuang's eyes were sharp, and he immediately saw that Chenghu's words were wrong, "It doesn't matter if you and you Don't worry about what Huang Ama is doing, he is your Huang Ama after all. There is no overnight hatred between father and son, so don't continue the stalemate. It's not good for a family to hurt the harmony. "

Cheng Hu didn't want Xiao Zhuang to worry too much, so he answered her with certainty: "Grandmother, you can rest assured! When I come back this time, I will have a good talk with Huang Ama."

"That's good, that's good." Xiaozhuang was deeply relieved, "Chenghu, old grandmother doesn't have much time. In my lifetime, I only hope to see the Qing Dynasty and the Aixinjueluo family in good shape. As long as You are all well, I can go to see your great-grandpa with peace of mind."

Hearing Xiao Zhuang's last words, Cheng Hu couldn't be more sad. "Grandmother, don't say that, you will live a long life." Cheng Hu tried to comfort her.

Xiaozhuang's heart is like a bright mirror: "Longevity and boundless life are all flattery. How can anyone really live that long? I have lived for more than 70 years, so I should be content."

Xiaozhuang sees it thoroughly, which makes it difficult for Chenghu to say anything. "Grandmother, Chenghu is here with you. If you are tired, take a rest first." Chenghu tucked the quilt tightly over Xiaozhuang's body.

"Good boy..." Xiao Zhuang fell asleep in a daze.