Wei Xiaobao of Lu Ding Ji

As soon as Wei Xiaobao entered the palace from the Meridian Gate, Li Dequan rushed out to greet him, and said with a smile, "Eunuch Gui, you are back. The emperor has summoned you several times for questioning." Now at the gate of the palace, there are standing The two rows of guards are all dressed in bright brocade clothes, with swords on their waists, and they are imposing. When Oboi was there before, there are many new faces, and the guards are much stricter. It is probably to guard against Oboi's henchmen and strengthen the defense.

Wei Xiaobao smiled and said: "Eunuch Li, how dare you come and wait for me, just send a little eunuch to tell me no." He didn't stop talking, and immediately walked inside.

Li Dequan said: "Eunuch Gui, what are you talking about? The emperor can't do without you for a day. It's not time for dinner, so he sent me here to wait for you to return to the palace." He followed him into the palace.

"Thank you, Eunuch Li, for coming to welcome me."

Li Dequan who was behind heard this and said quickly: "In our palace, there has never been a chief executive as young as your Eunuch Gui. There are fourteen chief eunuchs in the palace, and there are only a dozen of them in total. Originally, there were not even those under the age of 30. Eunuch Gui is promoted today, and tomorrow he will be on an equal footing with Manager Zhang and Manager Wang, which is really amazing!" After saying that, he smiled and smiled at his old face, showing no dissatisfaction at all.

Wei Xiaobao curled his lips, thinking that Li Dequan himself is also a chief eunuch, isn't this a disguised compliment?But he said on his mouth: "It's easy to talk about it... Aren't we all working for the emperor? What's the difference between high and low, I just want to be loyal and have no regrets in my heart."

Li Dequan hurriedly said: "Yes, yes, everyone only knows that Eunuch Gui is very popular in front of the emperor, but I didn't expect the queen mother to value you so much, so I was promoted to the general manager in a short while. In the future, I have to promote my brothers a lot!" After finishing speaking, he put the two pieces of thin paper into his arms, and when Xiaobao put them in his sleeves in doubt, he glanced at them out of the corner of his eye, only to find that they were two bank notes, each of 1000 taels.Wei Xiaobao was happy, this official worshiped the fifth grade, and before he took office, he came here with 2000 taels.

As they approached the Hall of Supreme Harmony, two people greeted them, one was Duo Long, the new Minister of Internal Guard, and the other was Prince Kang.When Prince Kang saw the two coming, he immediately stepped forward and said with a smile, "Eunuch Gui."

"See Your Majesty."

"Don't dare to do it, don't dare to do it." Prince Kang hastily helped Wei Xiaobao up.Duolong, the chief guard, also came up to fawn on him.

Wei Xiaobao smiled, "I don't know, my lords..." As he was talking, he felt his sleeves sinking, and suddenly there were some taels of silver.Then he smiled with ulterior motives at Prince Shangkang.There was a hint of understanding in Wei Xiaobao's smile.

Prince Kang coughed and Duo Long smiled and said, "Congratulations to Eunuch Gui for being promoted to the fifth-rank Shangshan Supervisor eunuch chief."

The two talked for a while before taking their leave.Only then did Xiaobao pass through the Hall of Supreme Harmony and went straight to the South Study Room of Qianqing Palace.When he arrived, Kangxi was practicing calligraphy.

Wei Xiaobao stepped forward and said the pre-rehearsed arguments first, because Oboi's mansion is too huge, with three cunning rabbit caves, most of the family property is afraid that most of the family property has not been exhausted, so he didn't search for Taoist scriptures, Suo'etu has already stepped up his search and so on.

Kangxi didn't speak, but still focused his eyes and raised his breath, hanging his wrists, writing in one go.

Wei Xiaobao leaned forward to see that it was the painting that the two of them hadn't finished writing in the main hall earlier, and there were only six characters written on the empty rice paper.San Francisco, river affairs, water transport.San Francisco ranked first, probably because the little emperor had a big headache after getting rid of Oboi.

When Kangxi saw Wei Xiaobao coming, he put down his pen, stopped writing, and said with a smile, "Xiaobao, are you here?" He didn't mention the meaning of the 42 chapters in his words, it seems that he probably misunderstood Xiaobao to take it "Borrowed" privately.After all, this is what he himself promised.

Wei Xiaobao thought about it for a while, but he didn't explain, he just said: "The 42 chapters of Zhengbaiqi are missing."

Kangxi nodded and didn't care.Wei Xiaobao heaved a sigh of relief, because it was rumor after all, Suke Sahan's original white flag was in the hands of Oboi, but it is not unreasonable that he is not there now.What's more, with a mere scripture, based on his understanding of Kangxi, he would not think that he would hide it from him.

"Why are you so interested in writing today?"

Kangxi looked at him, his complexion was not very good for a moment, he pressed his shoulder and said. "nothing."

Seeing that he was pressing on the place where Oboi was injured that day, Xiao Bao couldn't help but walked over and said, "Why is my injury healed? Yours hasn't healed yet?"

Kangxi sighed, "It's okay."

Wei Xiaobao glanced at him and stopped talking.Xiao Bao didn't want to get involved in government affairs at first, Kangxi had treated him neither indifferent nor indifferent since he captured Oboi, so he didn't have the same enthusiasm as before, and just stood aside politely.

"Xiaobao, do you know what I mean when I write this?"

Xiaobao looked at Kangxi's smiling face, and there was no trace of impatience on it. After thinking about it, he and Kangxi hadn't come for real. It's still a little too early to engage in non-existent things like not marrying unless you are not married , and Kangxi was indeed very busy before, he had no need and no right to make petty temper and the emperor quarrel with the emperor, this is what concubines in the harem should do, not Wei Xiaobao, he is 40 years old in this life Now, I don't have the energy to toss about these little tricks now, and he still has to rely on Kangxi in the palace, so there is no need to lose the big because of this now.

So he let go and said: "River affairs are to repair the river, prevent it from flooding, and destroy people's livelihood. Water transportation is beneficial to trade. It is because of the excavation of the Grand Canal in the Sui and Tang Dynasties that business travel flourished and national strength improved."

"Indeed, these are all things I have to do. But why didn't you mention San Francisco?"

"Shang Kexi, King of Pingnan, Geng Jingzhong, King of Jingnan, and Wu Sangui, King of Pingxi, these three guard the southwestern frontier and support themselves. A few days ago, you refuted their offer to ask for food and wages. I'm afraid you won't be able to sit still this time. Alright."

"Exactly. They spend a lot of money, accounting for [-]% of the military salary every year. This time, these old bones will definitely refuse. King Pingxi was supposed to go to Beijing to report on his duties, but now he said he was sick at home. The eldest son, Wu Yingxiong! This father and son! It's so daring!"

"Then what do you want me to do?" Wei Xiaobao naturally heard the meaning in his words, so he was called to come here for a long time, so he naturally asked him for help, otherwise, according to Kangxi's busy schedule these days, he almost stayed up all night for the work of reviewing memorials He would never have thought of him.

"Wu Yingxiong, the son of Prince Pingxi, will come to Beijing soon. I will entertain him and several other vassal princes at the Qianqing Palace. I want you to help me spread the news of the withdrawal of the vassal. Make sure they hear the news of the withdrawal of the vassal as soon as they enter Beijing. I think Let’s see how everyone responds.”

Wei Xiaobao flicked his sleeves and said: "Hey." After saying that, he was about to step back.

Kangxi suddenly pulled him over and said in a low voice: "Xiaobao...you...what's the matter? Why...you don't talk to me more?" There was a soft light in the quiet and deep eyes, and there was a softness between the words. It's a little soft.

Seeing him like this, Xiaobao's heart suddenly swelled, did he think he was angry?He touched his chest carefully and thought about his mood in the past few days.angry?No.angry?No...it's just...a little awkward.Kangxi is not important enough to shake his emotions.So he said, "Then, when will Wu Yingxiong come to Beijing? I've made preparations early."

"After ten days, arrive at the capital."

"I see."

Later, news came from the palace gate that Suo'etu begged to see him.Suo'etu had ordered someone to change the cover, and the 42-chapter sutra inlaid with the yellow flag in his hand was naturally the one that Prince Kang was facing with the red flag.Poor Prince Kang was cheated and didn't know it.Of course, there is also his own 45 taels of silver notes.So naturally, he passed the news of the withdrawal to Suo'etu.Of course there are Prince Kang and Duolong.At the end of the mission, he took three 42-chapter scriptures, Zhenghong, Bordered Yellow, and Zhengbai, and ran towards his courtyard calmly.He gave Zhuang Ju three books of 42 chapters.

"Wait a minute, you should present this book with the yellow flag to the empress dowager." Zhuang Ju hesitated again and again, and slowly pushed the top three authentic copies of the 42 chapters of the yellow flag with the back of his hand in the direction of Xiaobao's body. .

"...?"

"Give it to her, I'll have a way to get it back later."

Xiaobao looked at him and knew that he was worried that he would be blamed by the queen mother if he failed to present the things.But when did Zhuang Ju start to be considerate?Little Treasure grumbled to himself, and put away the 42 chapter sutras inlaid with yellow flags.Originally, he wanted to use his ability to bring Empress Xiaohui down once, just like what he did to Suo'etu.But now Zhuang Ju is willing to let go and leave a copy for the queen mother, so he doesn't need to bother.

In a few days, Wu Sangui, the eldest son of Prince Pingxi, Shang Kexi, Prince of Pingnan, and Geng Jingzhong, Prince of Jingnan, entered Beijing and were summoned by Kangxi in the Hall of Supreme Harmony to report on their duties.To stay in the palace at night, Kangxi personally entertained three "meritorious ministers".Wei Xiaobao looked at the attitude of these people who were loyal and would go through fire and water without hesitation, and he rolled his eyes in his heart. Everyone present knew that the other party hated him to death, and wanted to get rid of it quickly, but he still It is also a kind of ability to act so realistically.

Wei Xiaobao left a few people to discuss the matter, and he withdrew from the Hall of Supreme Harmony.Just entered the area of ​​the "back|court" of the Qing Palace, and after walking a few steps towards his own small courtyard, he saw the maid Ruichu who was serving the Empress Dowager, walked over pingpingtingly, and saw Xiaobao Zhanyan With a smile, she said, "Gui Gonggong, where are you going?"

Wei Xiaobao didn't have any dislike for this gentle and amiable little palace lady, with an elegant smile on his fair and pretty face, he said: "The emperor is discussing matters, I'll get some snacks for the emperor."

"..."

The two of them just chatted for a few words, when suddenly there was a strange smell, but Wei Xiaobao felt a little powerless all over his body, and it was too late when he realized something was wrong.When Rui first saw his drowsy appearance, she panicked, "Gui Gong...?" Without saying a word, she fainted first.

Then Xiaobao's eyes darkened, and his consciousness disappeared.When he woke up again, Wei Xiaobao found himself naked, lying in a dilapidated hut with the door wide open.

Wei Xiaobao quickly checked the whole body, the clothes were also intact and put aside, everything was normal.Even the sequelae after taking the medicine are not many.Speak clearly and think clearly.But Wei Xiaobao's mind flashed a strange feeling, the more normal it is, the more weird it is, but he just can't tell what's weird... After getting dressed, Wei Xiaobao suddenly found that it was dark, probably it was Kangxi and several vassal princes. The banquet has begun.

Although Wei Xiaobao's thoughts turned quickly at this moment.Who in the palace wanted him to make such a fool of himself?Moreover, if she made a fool of herself, it would definitely not just be over without anyone noticing it, so what...is there any difference?But still had to quickly run to Qianqing Palace.

As soon as he stepped into Qianqing Palace, he happened to hear Li Dequan singing: "Prince Pingxi's son Wu Yingxiong has an audience..."

Wei Xiaobao raised his eyes and met a pair of pupils with spring and smile in the corners of his eyes.Wei Xiaobao suddenly remembered such a passage. "The face is like the moon of Mid-Autumn Festival, the color is like the flowers of spring dawn. The temples are cut like knives, the eyebrows are like ink paintings, the nose is like hanging gallbladder, and the eyes are like autumn waves. Although angry, it looks like a smile, but it is angry and affectionate." The coquettishness is all at the tip of the eyebrows; all kinds of emotions in a lifetime, all piled up in the corners of the eyes" The peach blossom eyes are even more beautiful than Zhuang Ju.Wei Xiaobao didn't forget the source of this passage, he just heard someone read it once or twice.I wrote it down when I thought it was good, I didn’t expect that there would be someone in the world who would grow up like this.

Zhuang Ju has a cold nature, treats people harshly, and has an extremely gorgeous complexion. Even if he doesn't smile, he has a kind of ice-cold beauty, and when he smiles, people can't move their eyes.But the person in front of him seemed to be born with such a careless and playful smile, with a pair of peach blossom eyes, even when Kangxi was in front of him, he boldly stared at the corner here, his eyes were ambiguous and provocative.

Wei Xiaobao was stunned for a moment, and soon realized in horror that he was actually agitated by this intentional or unintentional look.And this restlessness didn't calm down as time passed, on the contrary, it made people feel weak and itchy... Wei Xiaobao hurriedly hid himself in the shadows, and slowly exited the Palace of Heavenly Purity from a corner.

A faint wind swept over Xiaobao's neck, and he couldn't help but tremble.A faint numb and swollen feeling spread from the neck to the whole body.

"Damn it!" Wei Xiaobao cursed and quickened his pace.He couldn't... fall on the road.He's going back to the yard!On the contrary, the friction of the cloth stirred up a feeling of pain or itchiness, which made his feet go weak for a while, and he couldn't help but staggered a little.I got home in a real mess today.

Of course Wei Xiaobao knew what was going on in this situation, he didn't miss Wei Chunhua adding ingredients to those wines.He was born in Li|Chun|Yuan and naturally he is very familiar with these things, but he never thought that he would have any relationship with this kind of thing.Damn it, thank you for his background, because of this background, he has [good] resistance to this kind of thing since his mother's womb, so he didn't find out that something was wrong with him until the hall, and he can still maintain it until now. Get out of there sanely.

He walked through the courtyard in the dark, avoiding the guards and eunuchs in the palace, but his increasingly restless body kept slowing down his speed and eroding his sanity.Numbness and mixed pain and itching spread across the most sensitive parts of the body, and the desire directly from the senses was gnawing at his consciousness bit by bit. Some strenuous.The body's desire for desire is enough to annihilate his proud mind.Damn it, where is Lu Shuang? !He needs... needs someone to bring down the fire! ! SHIT!

This section of the road was almost endless in his consciousness, when suddenly a group of soldiers appeared around the corner, Wei Xiaobao tried his best to maintain his sanity, he really didn't want to be seen by anyone in such a mess.Hastily jumped and hid in an empty house.Just such a simple movement made him sweat profusely.At this time, a warm night wind blew past, penetrated into Xiaobao's clothes, and a shivering feeling flowed straight from the tailbone through the whole body and into the brain, and he almost immediately collapsed on the cold stone slab.But he didn't feel the coldness at all. Instead, his keen senses were stimulated even more. He only felt a burst of coolness and refreshment. He wanted more...

Damn it, Lu Shuang... His brain was clamoring frantically for him.Xiaobao tried to struggle and move, but found that his limbs were weak and he had no strength left.Could it be... God is going to kill me?Wei Xiaobao couldn't help laughing mockingly.Unable to restrain himself, he lay down on the ground, panting desperately, his body felt cold and hot, numb and itchy...It was more painful than drug addiction...Xiao Bao noticed that even under such conditions , his predecessor was still quiet and motionless. MD.He couldn't help but swear, it was extremely sinister!She actually gave him the medicine that Yufu and other people put on her body. If he were to find out who it was, he would be cut into pieces!

At this time, he could accept the woman lying under Lu Shuang...but...he was not around at all...Wei Xiaobao tried hard to think of other countermeasures - soaking in cold water would also work.It's just that he has no strength at all now, whether it's Kangxi's bathing pool or the tub in his small courtyard, it's too far away.

Wei Xiaobao thought in a daze, according to past experience, as long as he persisted until dawn, the effect of the medicine would dissipate - he only needed to persist for one night, and it would be fine if he persisted until dawn.However, after tonight, he will definitely make the person who gave the drug pay the price... I don't know how long it has passed, the itching in his body has almost reached the extreme, and even the traces of sweat sliding down can bring out a deep trembling , His consciousness gradually became hazy.

Suddenly, a soft whistle sounded: "Beauty, you are easy for me to find."

Wei Xiaobao struggled to open his eyes wide, and when he met the man with spring in the corners of his eyes, his heart sank...Wu Yingxiong...What is he doing here? !Could it be him...? !