Fate with you

On New Year's Eve, Mu Sheng only sat in the courtyard with Meng Xiuyi for a while.The winter night is too cold, and there is still thick snow outside. Under the palace lanterns, it glows with a dim yellow luster. It looks warm, but the biting coldness is unambiguous.

Early the next morning, Meng Xiuyi was going to the main hall of Jianzhang Palace to receive worship from all the officials.Mu Sheng's rank is too low to be among them.

Originally, she was going to wait for Meng Xiuyi to come back, and she wanted to stay with her for a while, but when it was close to noon, the emperor sent Mai Rongen to tell her in person that the envoy of the King of Korea encountered bandits and was delayed on the way It took half a month to arrive at the capital until today. His Majesty wanted to meet them and investigate the robbers. He would not be free for the next few days.

Mu Sheng had no choice but to go home.

The attack on the Goryeo envoy did not cause any waves. Goryeo has always been attached to the Celestial Dynasty, and the bandits were quickly found out to be vicious bandits on a mountain.Meng Xiuyi issued an edict to the local officials to suppress it and it was over.

The envoys of Goryeo were very dissatisfied with such contemptuous treatment by the Celestial Dynasty. They complained to Guang Luqing several times, but they still dared not speak in front of the emperor.Meng Xiuyi didn't have a good impression of this small country lacking character, and he didn't bother to talk to them, so he just ordered Guang Luqing to send someone to deal with them, and sent them away early.The internal affairs of the country are uneven, and there is really no energy to deal with foreign countries.

Yuanzheng had a seven-day holiday, and on the fifth day of the lunar new year, all yamen were unsealed.The speech officials are making a comeback, and they are getting worse.The emperor still refused to enter. When they said, she listened without arguing.At first she felt angry, but later on she was not used to hearing the minister's words of benevolence and righteousness.

The Dali Temple was also under pressure and gave the final verdict. The thirty or so ministers have been officials for many years, and they have done many bad things. They have found a lot of criminal evidence. In the end, there was not a single innocent person. The one with the least guilt was also sentenced to exile.

None of these ministers are clean.When the water is clear, there will be no fish. Meng Xiuyi also thinks it is too harsh to ask the ministers to live on that little salary. However, she is particularly angry when she oppresses the people, and even gets murdered in the fish and meat village.

The essence of being an official lies in serving the people.These ministers are simply putting the cart before the horse, and their conscience has been fed to the dog.

On the next day, the emperor announced the punishment of these thirty ministers.The civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty looked at each other, and when they were about to leave the court, Cheng Jiang, the imperial censor, brought up the old matter again, and insisted on asking the emperor to explain to the minister who arrested and pleaded for orders without authorization.

"It's been two months since the incident has passed, and His Majesty has always avoided talking about it. Maybe I don't think so. But as a subject of His Majesty, I have to correct His Majesty's mistakes." Ji Ang lifted his clothes and knelt on the ground, "Today, Your Majesty will not Give an answer, and the minister will not be able to kneel down."

Meng Xiuyi stood on top of the alchemy, looking at this old man who will know the fate, the light in his eyes shrank slightly.Just when all the ministers thought that His Majesty would be angry and the upright man was ready to remonstrate with death, the emperor smiled slightly, walked down the jade steps, and helped Ji An up himself: "I did this recklessly. Ji Qing A minister of the country, dedicated to the king, I am very moved."

The emperor admitted his mistake, Ji An bowed and said a few words, then stood up with the emperor's support, he lowered his head with a righteous face: "In the past two months, your majesty has not let go of his mouth, until now, he really found out Insufficient, or just perfunctory?"

Still not forgiving.Of course the emperor couldn't admit his mistakes before, and if he admitted his mistakes, he had to let him go. Now that he has been convicted, it is true that she was too reckless in that matter, and if she admits her mistakes, she admits her mistakes.The emperor claimed to be a saint, but he was not a real saint. There would inevitably be mistakes, and it was not a shameful thing. The most important thing was to get benefits.

Meng Xiuyi looked at this serious old man, and said angrily: "Yes, after two months of reflection, I finally decided that Ji Qing was right, but I still want you to accompany me, so you can relieve your anger?"

The civil and military forces of the Manchu Dynasty were confused by this sudden reversal, but some people understood the emperor's intentions. The Holy Majesty was too cunning for people to do anything about it.

Ji Ang still had a square face, and said respectfully: "How dare I, the duty of a minister lies in the picketing of officials, and the rectification of the sage. Your Majesty has made mistakes, and I have made more mistakes. Your Majesty knows your mistakes, but you don't have to admit them to me." , it’s just the duty of the minister.”

Meng Xiuyi nodded: "That's exactly the case. When all officials perform their duties, the politics will be clear. Ji Qing's loyal minister, it is my good fortune to have Qing in the court."

The attitude of admitting mistakes is acceptable, and the words are also very sincere, Ji Ang is satisfied.

After the court, Meng Xiuyi wrote the four characters of honesty, straightness, and hole in his own handwriting, and gave it to Ji An.With such praise, it is estimated that old man Ji will secretly laugh with a straight face.

This matter is not over yet, and many ministers have to push forward when they see the emperor making concessions.The thirty remaining ministers must be handed over to the Ministry of Punishment for a new trial.

It was strange for the emperor to take care of them.However, with the announcement of the crime, the name of Bi Musheng also entered people's eyes instantly.Almost all of the sharp-tongued crimes and the evidence of killing people came from the hands of this fifth-rank political candidate.Others were more or less dodging, but she faced up to the difficulties, and some of the speech officers began to point their pens at her.

Judging from this posture, this Canzheng who was born in the Imperial Medical Office and now works in the Political Affairs Hall must be a confidant of His Majesty, and it is appropriate for her to fill the grievances of the officials.The official accused of impeaching Mu Sheng was "motivating her superiors with inferiority", and she dared to convict a superior official who was much higher than her in a humble position.

Advising the Holy Majesty, they will also be careful in their words, and they will criticize a fifth-rank politician for participating in politics, but it is easy to catch.Sheng Sheng portrayed Mu Sheng as an ambitious man who would do anything to climb the ladder.

Mu Sheng was extremely calm, doing what he had to do.

However, since New Year's Eve, she and His Majesty have not seen each other for nearly a month.She also went to Jianzhang Palace a few times, but every time she was in vain.His Majesty seems very busy.

After their identities were revealed, the last obstacle between them disappeared, and she wanted to see His Majesty more than before, and wanted to be with her tenderly.But His Majesty couldn't spare the time.

In the end, it was her turn to ask for the pulse before seeing the emperor.

When Meng Xiuyi saw Mu Sheng coming in with a young eunuch, she was a little surprised, but after a while, she came to her senses and said with a smile, "It's your turn so soon?"

Mu Sheng stepped forward, took out the pulse pillow and put her wrist on the soft pulse pillow, and said: "There are four doctors in total, and it will be my turn every two months." Feeling the pulse, he looked up at Meng Xiuyi and said, "Fortunately, there is still this errand, otherwise, I don't know when I will see Your Majesty again."

After she finished speaking, she calmed down and focused on her pulse, but she didn't see Meng Xiuyi looking at her thoughtfully.

The pulse condition is gentle, neither sinking nor floating, neither late nor counting, neither thin nor flooding, the rhythm is very even.

Your Majesty has always been in good health.

Mu Sheng closed her hand, took out the pulse diagnosis, put it back into her medical box, and said: "Your Majesty is in good health, it is a blessing of the Jin Dynasty." She raised her head, looked at Meng Xiuyi and said softly: "It's just that your majesty has been so busy recently that you can't even take a break. If this continues, what should you do if you are exhausted? Please combine work and rest with your majesty and take care of yourself."

She repeatedly asked the emperor to pay attention to self-cultivation, no matter how busy he was, he should set aside time to take a nap, so that his tense brain could be relieved.Meng Xiuyi's heart was slightly warmed, but soon, the nostalgic warmth dissipated, followed by boundless loneliness.Even if Mu Sheng is here, and the woman she has been thinking about for many years is by her side, she still feels lonely.

Meng Xiuyi lowered his eyes and raised his lips slightly: "Don't worry, those people around me are not for decoration. Mai Rongen's chatter is more annoying than you."

Mai Rongen, who was serving at the side, heard this, and said full of grievances: "This minister is not worried that His Majesty will be tired, but rather offends His Majesty. I should stay away, so that His Majesty won't feel upset again."

Having said that, his feet were steady, and he didn't intend to move at all, and the grievance on his face was not very realistic, but it undoubtedly revealed his cleverness.

Meng Xiuyi glanced at him with a smile, and said, "I know what you're doing here to upset me, why don't you hurry up and back down."

Immediately, Mai Rongen looked sad, and bowed respectfully: "Since Your Majesty is tired of my humble ministers, I just need to step back." While retreating, he did not forget to wink around, leading a room of palace officials to retreat. .

Those who can serve the emperor are always extraordinary, but in an instant, there are only two left in the palace, Meng Xiuyi and Mu Sheng.

Mu Sheng laughed and said, "I don't think Master Mai is so funny." The Mai Rongen he usually sees is majestic and smooth, and he has never had such a playful and lively side.

"He has been with me since he was a child." Meng Xiuyi said succinctly, but Mu Sheng understood what she meant. His Majesty is a very nostalgic person.

Originally Meng Xiuyi was sitting, but Mu Sheng was standing.After there were no other people in the hall, Meng Xiuyi leaned casually to the side, and motioned for Mu Sheng to sit beside her.

It was quiet in the hall at the moment, and it had been a long time since they had gotten along so intimately.Mu Sheng's mind moved slightly, and she obediently sat beside her, leaning on her slightly.

Meng Xiuyi raised his hand and shook Mu Sheng's shoulder.It was warm in the hall, both of them removed their outer coats, Meng Xiuyi could hold her into his arms with one hand, but today, she was very polite, but she touched Mu Sheng's shoulder lightly .

Mu Sheng was a little surprised, His Majesty would always rub against her whenever he got a chance, and even if he didn't have a chance, he would still create an opportunity to get close to her, and it was rare for him to be so calm.Meng Xiuyi seemed to sense her doubts, and raised his hand to caress her cheek.The extremely gentle touch dispelled all the abnormality just now, Mu Sheng turned her face slightly, but did not avoid it, her blushing cheeks were as shy as the morning glow.

Meng Xiuyi stared at her for a moment, then smiled and said, "You look so pretty."

Mu Sheng's cheeks turned even redder immediately, and she hesitated and didn't know what to say, but she was happy in her heart, a woman is a person who pleases herself, and His Majesty likes her color, so she felt her chest was bubbling, happy endlessly.

Knowing that she is reserved, she must be extremely embarrassed at the moment.Meng Xiuyi stopped teasing her, and gently stroked her shoulder as a comfort.She was always so considerate and thoughtful, Mu Sheng appreciated her affection very much, there was still a shy aftertaste on her face, but her words became generous: "What is Your Majesty busy these days?"

"Mr. Huai'an is coming back soon. And those memorials to impeach you, I have kept them. If you bring Mr. Huai'an to Beijing, there will be bigger things to cover."

In the final analysis, even if the emperor is standing behind, Mu Sheng is no more than the fifth grade. When Lord Huai'an returns, the storm that will be stirred up may sweep half the court, so the matter of Mu Sheng will naturally not be so conspicuous.

Mu Sheng opened her eyes wide after hearing the sound, "Your Majesty has really found out?"

"You don't know your brother yet? If he's not sure, how dare he take such an example?" Meng Xiuyi said rather amusedly.

Mu Sheng was very dissatisfied: "I just think that my brother has received His Majesty's instructions." At such a critical moment, such a well-timed memorial made people feel that it was arranged early.

Meng Xiuyi leaned back, opened a little distance, and said casually: "I didn't instruct him, but I just suggested something to do it cheaply." Pei Chen knew how to distinguish the situation, and he knew how to benefit himself.A young master from a big family has cultivated his eyesight since he was a child.

After Meng Xiuyi finished speaking, as if he suddenly remembered something, he said: "Now you are not as free as you used to be, and you should not be part-time in the imperial medical office."

When she suddenly said this, Mu Sheng was very puzzled.

Meng Xiuyi explained in a soft voice: "You are always by my side, and you will be able to know as soon as possible whether I am in good health or not. It doesn't make any difference whether I do medical treatment or not. I also trust you very much."

Everything she said made sense, and Mu Sheng couldn't find any reason to refute for a moment.