Minister

190 [The second year of Zhenglong]

Not long after the Palace Examination ended, the list of this year's Grand Examination was posted, and the mood of the people to join in the fun was naturally still high, but the ministers in the court had a playful smile in their hearts. ▲∴Ran▲∴文▲∴Xiao▲∴It is said that Mr. Zhou Ge sighed and sighed from time to time in the cabinet, which is regarded as a joke of the little emperor.Xun Bingchao not only read the troublesome exam questions, but also received many troublesome petitions to impeach Li Qianyang.With eyes closed, one can guess how many minions of Lin Xiao are among them.This is great, Mr. Lin, who was finally dismissed, seized this opportunity and wanted to rebound, but targeting Li Qianyang is targeting the emperor. It seems that this troubled water will eventually involve the personnel changes in the Ministry of Rites, and the approval has been approved. The official department requested by the emperor is destined to be irrelevant.

Chen Entropy didn't know that he had become a laughing stock of civil servants. He was still busy with his work, busy with endless documents, and also busy with his own marriage.Recently, it is almost difficult for him to meet Chen Yuxiang. Thinking of her sudden marriage, Chen Entropy dare not bother her. Fortunately, Chen Yuxiang mainly does some error correction work, and Lu Jing can still take it. As long as Mr. Wei is around, Chen Entropy will The "supervisor of ceremonies" that came out can barely operate.

The capital city is full of impetuosity from years ago. This year's Jinshi is far less eye-catching than the previous ones. It's just that I don't know it during the period. Since the date of taking office is still early, I happily mixed in to prepare for the New Year. among the people.

Qujiang Pond once again became lively as never before, and the new romantic students crowded the place to the brim.

The tall man sitting in the simple restaurant has also arrived at Qujiang Pond at this moment. He is sitting on a soft couch on the second floor, and it seems that he is not so shy about other people's eyes. He is looking coldly at the people downstairs. Pedestrians, with a face full of innocence.The dark-skinned man who was walking with him was pushing past the dancing girls and singing girls and came towards him: "My lord, what do you think I bought?"

What he was carrying was a pack of the most common cured ducks, but the tall man seemed to have brightened his eyes and his face softened.

"I just said that I couldn't find anyone with the surname Lu. So we still have to learn some tricks."

The rope tied with cured duck is very unique, it is from a time-honored brand, this time-honored brand disappeared from the Central Plains when King Yan fell, and now being able to see him proves that he has gained a lot.

"I revisited the old place for several days and didn't see the man's shadow. I think the spies came late to report. I'm afraid he is not in the capital. This man surnamed Lu has been lurking in the dark for many years. He is really capable. I just thought that if you wait for the little one to find him, even if you don’t find him in a hundred years, so I privately searched for some earlier clues, and you see, isn’t there?”

"If you can find it, it will be your first achievement."

"Master, don't worry, just guess how the boss of Deyizhuang has never seen a real person, how did the young one catch him."

The tall man smiled without saying a word.

"Do you still remember the barbarian's eldest princess?"

The tall man nodded.

"Our secret agents have been chasing Deyizhuang. I didn't expect them to be so decisive that they all withdrew from the Central Plains. I was wondering if they were forced out by Jiang. The informant from Manzi got a clue by chance. She said that she saw someone who looked like Ya Ye appearing in her house. This is really a coincidence, if the master was not busy with the marriage, and according to her temperament, how could we see this? Thinking about their business outside the Great Wall, they are still doing business, and the little one is not sure whether the young man will see us, so I am not sure to report it to the Elder Master?"

"You said the person surnamed Lu is still in the capital?"

"It's hard to say." The dark-skinned man shook his head: "It seems that he has completely lost track of him in the past few days."

The tall man suddenly pulled the dark skin closer: "Look."

Seeing a group of brocade guards shuttling through the crowd so as not to be conspicuous, the two wanted to leave their seats and go back.Suddenly, a man in ordinary clothes approached from a corner and stood in front of the two of them: "Please come with me." After finishing speaking, he flashed the hang tag on his waist.

Not only this person, but several other people dressed in common people came up from the stairs and blocked in front of them.

"You are!" Hu Yanglin, the leader, widened his eyes.

The tall man waved.

Hu Yanglin was very embarrassed: "The wrong person was caught, you took everyone around." The adjutant next to him saw that the situation was strange, so he didn't dare to ask more questions, and led a group of people out. The team of Jinyiwei still seemed to be patrolling. Slowly walk around Qujiang Pond.

The three of them returned to the table, and the tall man pointed to the dark skin and said to Hu Yanglin: "Zhang Jingcheng, my confidant." After that, he turned to look at Zhang Jingcheng's black face: "Didn't you say that the Fusi of Beizhen without Shen Yang is Meat buns? Are you ashamed now?"

Zhang Jingcheng lowered his head in fear and fear, not daring to speak.

"Have you seen this man?" The tall man pouted at Zhang Jingcheng, and Zhang Jingcheng quickly took out a palm-sized portrait from his clothes.

When Hu Yanglin saw it, he was taken aback: "I should have seen it before, but I didn't see it clearly enough. He was wearing a bamboo hat that day."

"Do you think he is still in the capital?"

Hu Yanglin shook his head: "It's hard to say."

"Remove these Jinyiwei, don't make the capital so nervous, if he is not here, then we have to wait for him to come back."

Wait for him to come back?Hu Yanglin's forehead was soaked in cold sweat: "Your Highness still want to stay in the capital?"

"Yes." The tall man said, "You should find this person yourself, and you should go back now."

Hu Yanglin walked down the restaurant alone, he didn't understand why King Qin appeared in the capital, and he didn't understand why he needed to find this person, he felt a little uneasy, not just because of this incident, but also because of King Qin's position.Thinking of all the things he had done, it didn't look like he was loyally supporting the little emperor, Hu Yanglin couldn't help jumping up in fear.

The noisy crowd crowded around him, and when he reached a secluded place, when the autumn wind blew, Populus euphratica could not help shivering.

The sky gradually became colder, and the meaning of winter became more serious. Seeing that the palace maid had taken out his thickest clothes, Chen Entropy asked, "Is my aunt's typhoid better?"

Of course the maidservant answered better.

Because the empress dowager was worried about Chen Entropy's health, she didn't agree with him to visit Yuxiang. Chen Entropy couldn't help but worry when he saw that his aunt had been ill for half a month.When Wei Chi came in the evening, Chen Entropy deliberately chattered a few words about why Aunt Huang is not good. Wei Chi heard his subtext, but he just didn't answer.If Wei Chi didn't answer, Chen Entropy wouldn't be able to say anything, so you should stop by and have a look. If you were anxious, you had no choice but to remain anxious.

Wei Chi took some new memorials and prepared to read them again when he went home, when he met Populus euphratica standing outside the hall with a serious face.

"How soon are you going back?"

Hu Yanglin was tormented by King Qin's heartstrings: "Maybe it will take a while, you go first." Hu Yanglin's current position is a commander, although he is not a relative of the emperor, but he still has his valet in the palace. He can sleep on duty if necessary.

"Wait." Hu Yanglin called Wei Chi again: "Do you know that she is sick?"

Wei Chi knew who he was talking about and nodded.

"Is it true that if you don't see each other again, you can't visit your doctor? I've heard the emperor say it several times."

"I'm doing it for her own good," Wei Chi sighed, "The more you procrastinate, the more you'll hurt her. Don't mention me in front of her again. My sin is too great."

Hu Yanglin patted Wei Chi on the shoulder: "That's right, then you go back. Be careful on the road, it snowed just now, and the road is slippery."

Chen Yuxiang has suffered from typhoid fever for more than half a month. Although the high fever subsided, the low-grade fever continued. The only person in Hede Palace who knew the inside story was Ruyi. Yes, but they are not as important as others. If we can't choose a good one this year, we will choose next year. Don't push yourself too hard. Although Mr. Yang is not a relative, since he is the commander, it is not too much to take care of our palace affairs , if you think it suits you, let him accompany the princess as often as possible, and talk to you."

Chen Yuxiang thought about breaking it, but after all, he is not a grass, so it is inevitable that he will be hurt. Sometimes he envies people like Concubine Hu Guifei, and only feels that his heart is about to die but he cannot die as he wished. .She tried her best to finish the daily soup and medicine, and even forced herself to eat a few more mouthfuls of food, but the typhoid fever seemed to be entangled in her, and she refused to leave in the end.Every time I fell asleep, I dreamed that I was watching him on the horse in the snow, or he was joking with me in the study. The dream was sweet, but I had to force myself to wake up. The more I forced myself, the harder it seemed to forget this person. For more than ten days It almost collapsed when it came down.

In fact, Chen Yuxiang doesn't want to see Hu Yanglin. When he sees him, he will be jealous that he can stay by Wei Chi's side as a friend so peacefully. Sometimes he will despise him for losing the most basic self-esteem, and he is willing to live without self. .And you can't count on Hu Yanglin to enlighten yourself, isn't he the one who got into a deeper trap than himself?

But when he came, I couldn't help but ask him, ask him, ask him.

It seems to be confirming who is more miserable.

"Have you ever liked a man other than Wei Chi?"

Hu Yanglin shook his head.

"Then have you ever liked any woman?"

Hu Yanglin shook his head.

Chen Yuxiang leaned on the soft cushion, and through the gauze curtain, he couldn't see clearly the expression of Populus euphratica who was sitting upright.

"Tell me something else."

Hu Yanglin thought for a long time: "Does the princess want to hear a story?"

"Please speak." Chen Yuxiang was dizzy from a low-grade fever, and Hu Yanglin's voice sounded far away and near.

"There once was a woman whose husband was hypocritical..."

Hu Yanglin is not good at telling stories. When he needs to hide some information, the story is told more fragmented by him.

"Master Hu."

"The minister is here." Hu Yanglin was a little embarrassed seeing Chen Yuxiang suddenly interrupting his words.

"You don't need to tell me the story of Wei Chi and the person he likes." Chen Yuxiang felt dizzy suddenly and violently, and couldn't help closing his eyes: "Think about it, you or that woman, who will know Master Wei first?" where?"

"Master."

"What about this palace?"

"The princess should have gotten acquainted first."

"Master Hu," Chen Yuxiang sighed, "No matter what they have experienced, the result will be the same. After all, it is impossible for me or you to be with him. If he is interested in me or you, gender, identity , how can all this be considered an obstacle?"

Chen Yuxiang's words made Hu Yanglin feel restless.

"You say you don't hate him, but I can't do it. I won't hurt him. It's not because I'm kind, but because I have my self-esteem. It's not me who needs to be comforted, but yourself. You go away .I'll be fine myself."

Compared with Populus euphratica, am I a wiser person?Everything Chen Yuxiang sees through the gauze curtain is dim. She doesn't know if Populus euphratica has left, but she can't sleep or wake up now: But if I'm really wise enough, why am I lying here dying of a terminal illness? Woolen cloth?

Concubine Hu Gui, will I really never get it as you said, and then grow old alone?

Chen Yuxiang's illness finally healed before the cold winter in December, and the palace was busy again preparing for Chen Entropy's marriage.No one in the court paid any attention to the uproar instigated by Lin Xiao, and everyone expressed their expectation for the Wang family's marriage.

The Chinese New Year is approaching, and the cases in Dali Temple are all closed. Although there are many things on Chen Entropy's side, they are all cabinet votes that have been drawn up and are waiting to be covered in red. Wei Chi guides Chen Entropy to have a look. The documents to be approved are already Running out.Wei Chi finally breathed a sigh of relief, ready to fulfill his promise to Qi Yuan.Picking the last day of rest before the year, Wei Chi specially took her out to choose a suitable horse.

There were a lot of people in Luoma City. Chen Hu had already contacted a familiar horse dealer, and he was already waiting for them.Qi Yuan was very excited, and held Wei Chi's hand tightly: "I will choose a white one for me later."

"Choosing horses is not about choosing colors," Wei Chi laughed at her: "You don't understand this, you should listen to me."

In the past two years, the mutual market has been interrupted, there are fewer horses in Monan, but there are many good horses from the west, and the prices of various famous horses have dropped a bit, Wei Chi thought it would be better to buy a good horse for Qi Yuan .This time Wei Chi is looking for an "Arabian horse". This kind of horse is very smart and docile, with a medium size and good endurance, which is just right for Qi Yuan.

The boss saw that Chen Hu had come many times, and this time he probably wanted to buy it sincerely, so he said that the price can be negotiated again.

"You negotiate the price with the boss, and let someone take us to see the horses."

The young fellow led the two of them to the stables: "The young one recognizes your lord. If your lord rode this horse in the battle in the capital, how powerful it would be!"

Wei Chi ignored his flattery: "This is for my wife."

"Oh!" The man hurriedly turned to Qi Yuan: "Madam may not know that among the many horses, this Arabian horse is the most noble and beautiful. It is just right to accompany you. All the nobles in the palace choose Arabian horses."

Unfortunately, what appeared in front of Qi Yuan was not a white horse, but a chestnut one.

"It's not white." Qi Yuan expressed her disappointment.

"There are no white Arabian horses." It is indeed a good horse, Wei Chi couldn't help asking the boy to take it out to have a look: "The last time I saw it was when I was hunting with the Supreme Emperor many years ago."

Qi Yuan fell in love with the one next door: "This one looks good."

This horse is not actually white, but it has a very unique color. Although it is also maroon, it has a white badge on its forehead, and its four hooves are on the snow.

"This horse is also a good horse, but it is not suitable for you. This kind of horse is called a 'thoroughbred'. Although it is good, it is easy to be provoked and hurt people."

Qi Yuan curiously wanted to reach out and touch it.

"Don't touch it," Wei Chi quickly pulled her back, "I'll bite you."

Qi Yuan saw a scar on the back of Wei Chi's hand: "It's as if you were bitten."

Wei Chi was taken aback.

"what happened?"

"No, no." Wei Chi sneered: "Arabian horses are not common, and it is rare to meet such a suitable one. You are a lady, and the saddle is side-riding. It is actually very difficult. Thoroughbred horses are very good, but because of their temper Now, side riding is not realistic."

"But for some reason, seeing it is like seeing an old friend." Qi Yuan looked at the horse curiously.

The leopard should not be a purebred "thoroughbred horse", and a "thoroughblood horse" does not have patterns like it. Wei Chi looked into the eyes of this horse, and there was a similar look in those eyes.

"I want it!"

Chen Hu has already negotiated the price with the boss.

"Ma'am, this kind of horse has a big temper. If you want to say it is beautiful, the Arabian horse is even more beautiful! Don't look at the size of this market, there is only one Arabian horse. If it wasn't for the bad business this year, how could it be so cheap. "When the boss saw Qi Yuan, he knew that she was not an expert.

"Just buy what Madam likes." Wei Chi smiled and said to the boss: "

Since it was bought for her, of course it must be liked by her. "

When the three of them came out of the mule and horse market, Qi Yuan sneaked into Wei Chi's ear: "I don't want a saddle that rides sideways, I want to ride upright like you, and see if I can be as majestic as you."

Wei Chi couldn't help but squeeze the hand holding the rein tightly.

"What's wrong with you?" Qi Yuan saw that Wei Chi's eyes were full of sadness.

Wei Chi sighed: "Thoroughbred horses come from overseas, and they are actually far less common than Arabian horses. I never expected to meet one when I didn't know much about horses. It's a sad ending."

Qi Yuan often asked about Wei Chi's events outside the Great Wall that year, but their conversations and jokes were often filled with cheerful stories.It was another cold winter now, and Wei Chi felt that telling this story made her heart feel cold.

Looking at the scar on the back of his hand, Wei Chi was dumbfounded for a moment.

"Wait." Qi Yuan snatched the rein from Wei Chi's hand.

The horse snorted and startled Qi Yuan: "You really have a big temper." Qi Yuan stabilized the horse with one hand and held Wei Chi with the other: "Trust me, trust me anytime, I'm just like you powerful."

In fact, I know, Qi Yuan said in her heart: I know everything you have paid to get to this day, and I also know your worries, but you have to have confidence in me, and you have to understand that our future is not only in your hands, but also Also in my hands, I will definitely give you a happy ending.

Mr. Zhou Ge, who was sitting in the cabinet on duty, did not cherish the last day of vacation before this year. He held a document in red with the emperor in his hand, and the corners of his mouth slightly curled up.His hands put the memorial into the large stack of documents almost without any pause.

"It's almost Chinese New Year, so hurry up and send it to the six ministries and all divisions. I'm getting old, so I won't read them one by one."

The snowflakes outside the window are floating quietly, the plum blossoms have not yet bloomed, and there is no breath in the air.