Reincarnation of the powerful minister

In the middle of the night, the back door of the Su Mansion was quietly opened a crack.

Su Xiaojing, who was dressed in a green silk gown and a melon cap, slipped out of the door and walked into a secluded back alley, passing by the beater who was knocking on his clapper.Dressed in an ordinary servant, he didn't attract anyone's attention, and quickly disappeared into the night of the capital.

The watchman walked to the end along the alley at the back door of the Su Mansion, opened the door and entered an inconspicuous small courtyard, took off his bamboo hat, and said to a man in blue who was sitting on a stone bench under a tree wiping his knife: "That guy just left. house."

The man in blue raised his head, it was Shen Qi, the current Commander of Jin Yiwei.

"Stayed?"

Gao Shuo, dressed as a watchman, replied: "My lord, don't worry, there are spies watching all the way. Even if he just goes out to catch a cricket, the brothers can find out what color the cricket is and how it calls."

Shen Qi nodded slightly: "Just as the imperial court sent a messenger to summon Qi Jingtang, someone from Dengzhou was the first to assassinate him. It's too coincidental. Even if Qi Jingtang has made many enemies in Dengzhou, the kind who can sneak into the heavily guarded guards, Well-trained assassins in black who all use swords are rare. I have long suspected that someone leaked the secret. When we told me that we were going to use Qi Jingtang, we were not the only ones present."

"The young servants of the Su family are also present? But those two young servants were bought by young men and trained by Mr. Su. They also experienced life and death together in Shaanxi. I think they have a deep relationship between master and servant, it doesn't seem like... "Gao Shuo hesitated.

There was a sneer on the corner of Shen Qi's lips: "People's hearts are complicated and easy to change, yesterday's state of mind may not be the same as tomorrow's state of mind. Besides, didn't there be the word 'master and servant' before 'deep affection'? If you want to turn your back on your servant Lord, no matter how deep this feeling is, it may not be able to match desire."

Gao Shuo said: "This time Su Xiaojing went out late at night in private, if he still went to the household in the east of the outer city, it means that there is something really wrong with that household, it's not as simple as being a noble gentry on the surface."

Shen Qi ordered: "Continue to investigate. Not only the head of the household, but also all its servants, and even the employed tenants and day laborers must be thoroughly investigated."

After Gao Shuo agreed, he asked again, "What about Su Xiaojing?"

Shen Qi said: "Don't startle the snake, order people to watch it for twelve hours in turn. I want to see if this guy was bought by someone, or if the other side has already laid down a move."

"From the tone of your lord, it seems that you have already expected the identity of the other party?"

Shen Qi didn't answer, but just blew on the polished blade, listening to the slight vibrating beeping.

Gao Shuo clasped his fists and said, "Adults know well, if you don't want to leak it, you don't need to ask more questions. What's the errand, but please tell me."

Shen Qi looked at the blue shadow in front of him who was staying up late, and suddenly asked: "You haven't slept with that woman yet?"

Gao Shuo showed a wry smile: "Miss Ruan has already moved out of the rented house and started a new kitchen. This month, she also opened a new store, and it is said that she sells a rare product called 'flavored powder', and the business is very good. Now she is the proprietress. I'm so busy, I don't have time to say a few more words with me."

A young woman came out to the public, and was born in a brothel. Even if she lost her lowly status, there were still many gangsters in the market who tried to attack her, but Gao Shuo secretly helped to settle them down.But he didn't tell Ruan Hongjiao about this, lest the other party think he was asking for a favor.

But no matter how busy Ruan Hongjiao is, as long as he comes to visit with a fish, he will definitely put down his work that night and cook a whole fish feast for him that night.After eating together, send him away without hesitation.

It has been two full years since Ruan Hongjiao left the brothel, and Gao Shuo is still not sure whether the other party has feelings for him, let alone sleeping or marrying him.

Shen Qi looked at Gao Shuo with a hopeless expression, suspecting that her old subordinate might be an eunuch.

Gao Shuo got goosebumps when Shangguan saw him, he forced a smile and said, "If you can't win her heart, even forcing her to sleep is meaningless, isn't it?"

Shen Qi said: "If you don't sleep, let alone your heart, you won't even be able to touch the threshold."

Gao Shuo really wanted to complain, Mr. Su, you are in sleeping clothes, and your heart is in it, but it is quite crowded... So you are not much better than me.But I dare not say these words, for fear of being skinned by Shen Qi.

He had no choice but to sigh: "As long as you work hard and grind the iron rod into a needle, I hope Miss Ruan will be moved by me one day."

Shen Qi said: "Grind your iron pestle well, I won't bother with this matter anymore." He got up and put the knife into the sheath, walked out of the gate, and explained, "Zhao Shizhen, who is a firearms maker in Tiangongyuan, Also ask people to pay more attention. I see that Qinghe thinks highly of this person, if he is affected, he will feel very sorry."

"Your Excellency, you want to go back to Beizhen Fusi? I will go with you in a humble position." Gao Shuo said behind him.

Shen Qi shook her head, went out to walk in the alley, and climbed over the wall into Su's courtyard.

Gao Shuo really wanted to ask him, did he know that Lord Su came back from the palace after dark?Will he be regarded as a thorn in his side and a thorn in his flesh if he lives with Mr. Su in such a half-light?

But after all, there was no question.

Shen Qi not only knew that Su Yan came back from the palace after nightfall, but also knew that the gate of Fengxian Hall was closed for an hour, and that Su Yan changed into new clothes when he left the palace.But what can he do?When Emperor Jinglong was there, he was a subject who was suppressed and used; now under Emperor Qinghe, he has a higher official position, but he is still a subject.

"...Did you see? This is your life. Unless you can turn the dragon chair over completely, it doesn't matter to you whether the father or son takes the stage." In the darkness, Feng Qu'e whispered darkly. sounded.

Shen Qi was already numb to the "ghosts" that appeared from time to time, and she didn't even bother to drive them away, so she walked through the corridor with a sullen face.When he came to the door of Su Yan's room, he closed his eyes and took a deep breath, his gloomy expression faded instantly, and he reached out and knocked on the door.

After a while, Su Yan put on his coat and came over to open the door.Shen Qi stared at him and smiled slightly.

Su Yan was a little bit surprised when he was pleasantly surprised: "Why didn't anyone notify me when Qilang came?"

Shen Qi walked into the room, and said: "If your grassroots guard isn't here, who else in the house can find me?"

Su Yan closed the door, turned around and asked, "Ah Zhui helped track down the murderer who killed Jin Yiwei with a poisonous snake, why hasn't he come back yet, should he be all right?"

Shen Qi put the knife and big hat on the table, and untied her belt, and replied: "As far as his martial arts realm is concerned, not to mention Jianghu, there are not many opponents in the entire Great Ming. However, you care about others in front of me. A man, do you want to motivate me to work harder tonight?"

Su Yan blushed: "That's not the case. Today is another court meeting, and running inside and outside the palace. Right now, I just want to rest."

Shen Qi thought for a while, and said: "It's fine, you can sleep well tonight, and talk about it tomorrow morning. Shall I ask someone to boil hot water for you to take a bath?"

"No, I have already bathed before leaving the palace—" Su Yan suddenly stopped talking, smiled a little embarrassedly, and continued, "Because I have the smell of another cat on my body, Lihua was very angry when she smelled it. If I don’t get scratched, I’ve bathed and changed clothes in the palace.”

Just because of cats?Shen Qi turned her back to him, her eyes were deep and cold.He sat on the edge of the bed and stretched out a hand to Su Yan: "Come here."

Su Yan walked over, was dragged into his arms by him, fell down on his lap, and couldn't help but take a deep breath.

Shen Qi put her arms around his waist, looked straight at his face intently, and asked: "What exactly do you think about Zhu Helin?"

Su Yan was stunned: "Thoughts? I... hope that he will be a prosperous and wise king, so that the country will be strong, the people will live in peace, and I will realize my ambition."

"Gone?"

"Uh, I also hope that he will live a healthy and happy life and be reunited with his son as soon as possible."

"anything else?"

"……Gone."

Shen Qi was silent for a moment, and then said: "There are some things that cannot be overcome by one's own strength, you have to tell me, no matter how difficult it is, we can solve it together, but you must never hide it from me or lie to me."

Does this mean something?Su Yan suddenly thought of the candlelight shining through the red quilt cover in Fengxian Hall; thought of the passionate and longing kiss; thought of the young emperor's eyes full of lust on the top of the open skirt... I want to tell Shen Qi that Zhu Helin's young and passionate impulse Was the request that he was expected to accept rejected by him again?

Su Yan suddenly had a strong feeling of intolerance—he was already ashamed of his feelings for Zhu Helin, so how could he bear to peel off the other person's sore spots and show it to another person?

Lowering her eyelids, Su Yan said, "It's really nothing. Also, if you encounter something that you can't resist by your own strength, you should also tell me, don't lie to me or lie to me."

A casually repeated sentence unexpectedly had the effect of turning against the general.Shen Qi's shoulder and back muscles stiffened for a moment, then slowly relaxed, and whispered: "I know."

"Qilang, do you still remember the night before I went to Shaanxi? You asked me, what would happen if something was hidden from me. My answer is, as long as this matter is the result of your careful consideration and weighed the interests , and finally be able to bear the consequences, then this is what you believe in your heart that you must do. Whether I know about it or not, it will not hinder you from doing what you really want to do."

Su Yan habitually stroked his back, rubbing the deep and shallow scars through the cloth, "Qilang, I really want to be with you for the rest of my life, so if some emotions become an obstacle for us to be together, I will try my best To eliminate. Similarly, if some decisions will cause differences in our beliefs, please think twice."

Shen Qi fell into silence again.

Immediately, he hugged Su Yan tightly, gritted his teeth hard, and took a deep and heavy breath.

"Shichiro?"

"..." How difficult is it for people who love each other to be honest with each other forever?Perhaps it is more difficult than staying together for life.Shen Qi realized this for the first time.

"Qilang?" There was worry in Su Yan's voice, and he hugged him tightly.

Shen Qi let out a long breath, and said: "It's nothing, I'm dazed, I shouldn't say anything disappointing at this time. You've been tired all day, just rest."

This seemed to be the only time after he had made up his mind, he and Shen Qi slept in the same bed, without any substantive relationship, not even a deep kiss, just so close together, arms against arms, fingers interlocking .

The two of them didn't speak, and seemed to be enjoying the intimacy that was more silent than sound at the moment.

Su Yan fell asleep in the throbbing drowsiness, and in the trance when he was about to fall asleep, it seemed that he heard Shen Qi say something to him -

That night, Zhu Helin soaked in the hot spring pool for half an hour.During this period, I used Wuniang once, and found that I was normal.

The majesty still exists, so what happened to the previous embarrassment?He couldn't figure it out, but in the end he could only attribute it to the fact that it was rare to be able to get close to Qinghe, because his emotions were too excited and eager, which actually affected his performance.

Since there was nothing wrong with him, he breathed a sigh of relief and got up to get dressed.

Several court ladies stood by the pool and waited, holding new clothes and bath towels.Zhu Helin grew up being served by others, so naturally he didn't feel that way, so he just showed his body calmly, thinking unwillingly: This time is just an accident, I have to find a chance to try again with Qinghe.