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Chu Yu's eyes darkened, and he threw out all the fish food in his hand, and the golden carp in the lake swarmed up, fighting desperately.

"How about the palace?" Chu Yu asked.

"Today, His Majesty spent a little time with the Empress, and then stayed in the Imperial Garden for a day," Qiao Song replied.

"Although my elder brother is above the heavens, he is like a wild crane. I don't know if it's joy or worry." Chu Yu slanted one corner of his mouth and smiled coldly.

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19、Praying mantis catches cicada

◎Tai Chi Hall. "Your Majesty, this is the landscape painting of birds and birds painted by Meng Shi before his death. I think His Majesty likes Meng Shi's works, so I will send someone to find this painting for you...◎

Tai Chi Temple.

"Your Majesty, this is the landscape painting of birds and birds painted by Mrs. Meng before she died. I think His Majesty likes Mrs. Meng's works, so I sent someone to find this one for you." Li Yan motioned for his father-in-law to take it.

"Quickly, open it and let me have a look." There was a strange light in Chu Jing's eyes. He looked at it and said, "It's an authentic work. The composition and the brushwork are indeed made by Meng. Thank you Uncle Guo for your kindness. I really like it."

Li Yan lowered his head and smiled slightly, and said: "As long as your Majesty likes it, I heard that he still has a picture of a bird in a cage, which is found among lost people. If your Majesty likes it, I will find it for you too."

Chu Jing paused for a moment, the expression in his eyes changed, and finally he said with a faint smile: "Since it has been scattered among the people, let the people see Meng's paintings, so you don't have to worry about Uncle Guo anymore."

"Yes, Your Majesty." Li Yan stared straight at Chu Jing, with a faint smile on his lips.

"What is Uncle Guo's visit today?" Chu Jing sat on the bright yellow couch, wrapped in a quilt, and coughed twice from time to time.

"What happened to Mr. Wang the day before yesterday was actually caused by a dog. I dared to ask His Majesty for a favor so that Mr. Wang could return to the court as soon as possible. It was really out of courtesy for Mr. Wang to openly contradict His Majesty in the court hall that day, but he is still a prince. Fu, you have been working hard for so many years, and you are a rare good minister," Li Yan said slowly.

"Hmph, above the court, united with a group of old ministers to openly provoke me, and where to put my authority, this matter is not discussed, let him rest at home for half a year," Chu Jing shouted.

Li Yan glanced at Chu Jing's anger, and said with a sigh of relief: "It's okay, Mr. Wang is old after all, and the affairs of the court are complicated, so it is His Majesty's sympathy for his ministers."

"Uncle Guo understands my heart best." Chu Jing slowly got up and smiled.

Li Yan laughed loudly, looked at Chu Jing and said, "After all, we are a family, we all prosper, and we all suffer together."

Chu Jing raised his head, with only a small smile in his eyes, and said: "What Uncle Guo said is very true."

"That dog..." Li Yan was interrupted by Chu Jing before he finished speaking.

"Look at this mountain, from near to far, from real to virtual, alternating light and dark, lofty mountains and mountains, stretching for thousands of miles; there are only a few strokes of water, and waterfalls flow straight down, which can be described as a clear stream in the mountains; the birds on the branches have different expressions, and convey friendship to each other. , this painting is really a combination of movement and stillness..." Chu Jing talked endlessly when talking about paintings, Li Yan had to listen patiently, and a stick of incense passed after talking.

It was early winter outside the window, and the chill had just risen, but the Tai Chi Hall was burning with charcoal fire, and a few drops of sweat dripped from Li Yan's forehead.

"By the way, Uncle Guo, what did you want to say just now?" Chu Jing suddenly looked up at Li Yan.

Li Yan was patiently listening to Chu Jing's lecture, when he was called out suddenly, he was stunned for a while before saying: "It's about the dog".

"Oh, I almost forgot if you didn't mention it." Chu Jing smiled, but her eyes were still on the painting.

"My lord Wang said that Quanzi robbed the women of the people. I went down to investigate carefully. Quanzi really wanted to take such a concubine, but the woman didn't agree, so Quanzi had no choice but to give up. But within two days, the woman encountered a bandit at home. Defiled this woman, and killed other people in anger. For some reason, Master Wang suspected Quanzi, but Quanzi did frighten this woman. I sent him to bury this woman's family the day before yesterday, and gave this woman some Living allowance," Li Yan said slowly.

"That's how it is." Chu Jing finally raised his head and glanced at Li Yan, the corners of his mouth were slightly hooked, his eyes were slightly narrowed, although he smiled, he couldn't see the brilliance in his eyes clearly.

"As for the smuggling of private salt, this is a serious crime, and His Majesty has to decide," Li Yan said in a deep voice.

"I have never doubted Li Zhan's loyalty to me in the past two years, but since Wang Zhi said this in the court, there must be an explanation. I have sent Luo Yiyu, the young minister of Dali Temple, to the household department Zhang Shilang went to check the account books, and Uncle Guo can rest assured that Li Zhan will be given justice," Chu Jing said with a faint smile.

"Report" a father-in-law shouted outside.

"Come in." Chu Jing said something, and started coughing again.

"The empress is here," Eunuch Li said in a low voice.

"Please come in quickly," Chu Jing said, then turned to Li Yan and said, "Jiaoer is here, I think you haven't seen each other for a long time, it's time to continue the old days."

"Thank you, Your Majesty," Li Yan said with a smile.

"Your Majesty, my concubine heard that you were suffering from the cold, so I specially made ginger soup for you, please drink some." Li Jiaoer walked into the Tai Chi Hall first, and two maids behind her were carrying the soup.

"Jiaoer, look who's here?" Chu Jing smiled.

"Father," Li Yujiao exclaimed.

"See empress empress" Li Yan saluted.

"Father, why are you here?" Li Yujiao asked.

"I have something to discuss with His Majesty." Li Yan looked at his daughter gently.

"By the way, Your Majesty has to drink the ginger soup, so that the wind and cold will recover quickly." Li Yujiao took the ginger soup from the maid and fed it to Chu Jing.

"My Jiao'er is just worrying about it," she said, lightly flicking Li Yujiao's forehead.

Li Yan stood up and saluted, and said: "Ahem, the old minister of His Majesty will take his leave first."

"Jiaoer, see off Uncle Guo, you haven't seen each other for a long time, you must miss him very much," Chu Jing slightly raised his head and said to Li Yujiao.

"Thank you, Your Majesty," the two of them withdrew.

"Come on, take this painting away, I'm tired and want to sleep for a while," Chu Jing said.

Eunuch Li walked in and quickly collected the painting.

"Father, what did he say today?" Li Yujiao asked.

"It is said that Luo Yiyu from Dali Temple is going to investigate. He is a tough man, but I heard that he is a famous filial son. His old mother lives in another courtyard in the suburbs of Beijing. Courtesy does not make Wulai. As for Zhang Shilang, who is greedy for money and lust, He has scooped us up a lot before, so he is not worried." A sternness flashed in Li Yan's eyes.

"Who the hell broke this matter to Wang Zhi?" Li Yujiao said.

"Who else is there, naturally the one from Prince Duan's Mansion, who has been dormant for five years, is he out of temper?" Li Yan's eyes were even darker.

Li Yujiao was startled.

"Prince Duan's move kills two birds with one stone. If Chu Jing ruthlessly treats your second brother, then he will openly quarrel with me. But if he doesn't deal with your second brother, he will be alienated from the old officials in the court, and his foundation will be even more unstable." Li Slowly said.

"So, Chu Jing is still loyal to us." Li Yujiao looked up at the Tai Chi Hall in the distance.

"It should be. Chu Jing has no ambitions and is easy to control. It's hard to say that this king is Duan. I think the first emperor valued him the most in his third son." Li Yan also turned his attention to the Tai Chi Hall.

"Then do you want to deal with this Prince Duan?" Li Yujiao turned her gaze back.

"This has to be done slowly. Chu Jing still thought of King Duan's life-saving grace, and gave him the post of commander of the base camp in the suburbs of Beijing. Half of the troops in the capital are under his control. He dare not act rashly, but sooner or later we will take this The thorns have been pulled out, now we just need to spread what Chu Jing said today, so that the old officials in the court can calm down and push them to make moves with Chu Yu, as long as he moves, there will be flaws to be found." Li Yan snorted coldly.

Li Yujiao nodded slightly.

"Go back and watch Chu Jing," Li Yan continued.

"Dad, don't worry," Li Yujiao replied.

Tai Chi Hall the next day.

"Third Brother is here, sit down quickly." Chu Jing was wrapped in a quilt and nestled on the bed. He had a kind of solemnity when he didn't smile, but a little smile would make him feel like a spring breeze.

"I heard that the emperor's brother is cold, so I came to visit him." Chu Yu sat on the dragon-patterned chair opposite Chu Jing.

"The cold wind blew in the imperial garden a few days ago, and I fell down. This body is really useless." Chu Jing's pale face added a bit of weakness.

"Eunuch Li, quickly fetch the Tianshan snow lotus that I prepared for my third brother. This medicine is very good for your chest injury. I just found it the day before yesterday. I was planning to send it to your house these two days. If you don't think about it, you will enter the palace." Come and see me." Chu Jing was too afraid of the cold, and wrapped the quilt tighter.

"Brother, you don't have to worry about my heart disease all the time, now it just recurs occasionally, not often." Chu Yu looked at Chu Jing and smiled.

"Hey, that arrow was shot at me five years ago. If you hadn't given up your life to protect me, how could I sit here in peace? I, the second brother, am really remiss in my duty." Chu Jing said with water in his eyes. gas.

"It's all in the past, brother Huang, you don't need to mention it again." Chu Yu waved his hand.

"The second brother will never forget the life-saving grace of the third brother." Chu Jing nodded emphatically.

"You and I have a deep brotherhood, this is what I should, brother, don't worry about it any more." Chu Yu got up and saluted.

"You and my brother, the third brother doesn't need to perform this great ceremony, sit down quickly, I heard that the younger siblings are making trouble in your house again recently?" Chu Jing asked.

"I'm really ashamed that such scandals in the family have reached the ears of the emperor. There is a shrew in the family, which is incompatible with me." Chu Yu smiled helplessly.

"The first emperor pointed out this marriage to you, I really wronged you." Chu Jing also sighed.

"The dancer girl you gave me a few days ago was sold out the next day when she came back, and she even had a big fight with me. It's a pity for the kindness of the emperor." Chu Yu said with a frown.

"It's okay, she's just a dancer, so let's sell it." Chu Jing smiled slightly.

"A few days ago, because I wanted to take a new concubine, the whole house was in chaos and there was no peace, so I had no choice but to give up. I really wanted to divorce her," Chu Yu said angrily.

"Qin Taifu's daughter, of course, still has to give three