Zhuo Qihua

Emperor Yong'an leaned on the dragon couch in Taoyuan Pavilion, waiting for Zhuo Ji to come.Hearing footsteps, Emperor Yong'an looked towards the door, and Zhang Xian walked in with his head down.

"Long live, Zhuo Ya has arrived."

"Let him in."

Zhang Xian went out and came back soon, followed by Zhuo Ji.Zhang Xian led Zhuo Ji to the place where he should stop, then walked to the side and stood still.Zhuo Ji lowered his head, bowed to the person seated above, then knelt down on both knees and kowtowed: "I pay my respects to Your Majesty, Long live Your Majesty, Long live, Long live."

"Get up."

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

Zhuo Ji stood up.

"Head up."

Zhuo Ji raised his head, and his eyes accurately captured a pair of extremely dark, bottomless, heart-palpitating sharp eyes that belonged to the emperor.Zhuo Ji looked into Emperor Yong'an's eyes, and it was his eyes that Emperor Yong'an caught first.Emperor Yong'an's eyes were as fierce and unfathomable as an emperor's, but in the eyes of an emperor, Zhuo Ji's eyes were too calm, as calm as a pool of stagnant water.

Emperor Yong'an frowned in his heart.

"Give a seat."

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

Zhuo Ji sat down on the stool under Zhang Xian's gesture, neither humble nor overbearing.Taoyuan Pavilion was originally a place for the emperor to relax, and Emperor Yong'an chose to meet Zhuo Ji here, which was a bit casual in itself.From the fact that he didn't reprimand Zhuo Ji's unruly dress, we can see his mood at the moment.

When Zhang Xian took people to the West Third Courtyard to pass the decree, the Danyang Palace, which had been tense for many days, seemed to have been splashed with hot oil in cold water.Jia Guixie and Xi Guifei who were on the sickbed both sat up after learning about it.Jia Guixie asked Chang'an: "Your Majesty sent Dezhen to personally build the Jinse Palace?"

Chang'an worriedly said: "Yes! Your Majesty actually bestowed that Zhuo Baolin with the position of the lord of Jinse Palace!"

Jia Guixie: "He's from Zhuoya now."

Chang'an: "Then His Majesty shouldn't have given him a master palace! Before, the West Third Courtyard was guarded by the imperial guards, and no one could enter. Now His Majesty has directly granted him a master palace. This kind of favor is truly unprecedented! "

Countless people in Danyang Palace wanted to inquire about that Zhuo Baolin, but because of the imperial guards at the gate of the West Third Courtyard, all the people who were sent to inquire about the real and the false returned without success.At this moment, the imperial guards were withdrawn, but the result was even more jaw-dropping.Chang'an went on to say: "My maidservant found out that it is because you, master, are sick, so your Majesty ordered Dezhengyou to handle this matter."

Jia Guixie had already thought of His Majesty's intention for such an order.He asked, "Where is Zhuo Ji now?"

"Director Zhang took him to see His Majesty. I heard that His Majesty is in Taoyuan Pavilion."

Jia Guixie thought for a while and said: "When he returns to Jinse Palace, you send congratulatory gifts on behalf of the Palace."

"master?!"

Jiaguixie: "I'm sick now, so I can't show up at this time, that would be too impatient. He can make His Majesty make such an exception, there must be something extraordinary about him." Jiaguixie's face became more dignified, "Say Come on, the matter of the Cheng family and even the witchcraft case were all related to him. I can't treat him as someone like Yan Xuan who has been favored by me. Let me take a look first."

"Slaves are going to prepare the ceremony now."

"Go."

Chang An left.Jia Guixie lay back slowly, upset.

Jia Guixie was upset, and Xi Guifei was equally upset.After finally waiting for Mrs. Cheng to die, another Zhuo Ya who had been favored appeared.This Zhuoji Zhuoya made the emperor anger the queen, concubine Shu, concubine Hui and Yanxuan for more than a month, which indirectly led to the death of the queen and concubine Shu, and concubine Hui being thrown into the cold palace.Although Yan Xuan was not punished, he has completely fallen out of favor.

I was already old and decrepit, and I have been unable to conceive a child, and now I have a strong enemy, Xi Guifei is so uncomfortable that her heart hurts.Although Concubine Xi is a noble concubine, in Danyang Palace without the empress, her power is really not as powerful as Jiaguixie.As soon as Cheng Shi died, news spread in the palace that Mrs. Jiagui would be named queen.Jia Guixie is His Majesty's childhood sweetheart, and was conferred the title of noble concubine upon entering the palace.As for myself, it was the queen mother who said good things to her in front of her majesty, and she was an old person beside her majesty, and she was also a side concubine, so she was reluctantly named a noble concubine by her majesty.

"Master, do you want us from Yuxian Palace to send a gift to Jinse Palace?" Ruyi, the maid who was close to Concubine Xi, asked.

Concubine Xi waved her hand: "Give it up. Fortunately, he is a maid, and the one from Huayang Palace is probably more uncomfortable than this palace. Be more polite, don't let His Majesty think that our Yuxian Palace is stingy."

"Yes."

In Taoyuan Pavilion, Emperor Yong'an waved back left and right, leaving only Zhang Xian.Picking up the transparent white jade cup, he took a sip of tea, Emperor Yong'an put down the cup, and Zhang Xian immediately filled it up.

Emperor Yong'an raised his eyes: "Zhuo Ji, on the night of May [-]th, I saw you and your two palace servants in the West Third Courtyard. During this time, I heard something you said about the drought. talk."

Zhuo Ji was stunned for a moment, and then smiled lightly: "So it was that night. The waiter didn't notice it at the time, and someone was nearby (overhearing)."

Emperor Yong'an: "I have used the methods you mentioned, and they are effective. But I want to know, how did you know the methods to deal with the drought? Especially, the water conservancy projects and irrigation and drainage facilities you mentioned. Since you know , why do you say it can't be done?" As Emperor Yong'an's question fell, Emperor Yong'an's eyes became much sharper in an instant.Zhang Xian bent down, and the atmosphere was on the verge of breaking out.

Emperor Yong'an just looked directly at Zhuo Ji, not missing the slightest bit of guilt or panic he might have.Zhuo Ji smiled faintly, showing a bit of laziness.He opened his mouth: "Your Majesty, have you ever heard of 'Su Hui'?"

Zhang Xian raised his head in shock, and Emperor Yong'an also sat up straight.

Zhuo Ji: "Before Zhugu (meaning: living Buddha) in the Western Regions died, he would instruct his disciples when and where he would be reincarnated. After he died, his disciples would go to the place he designated to find his reincarnation. .The reincarnated Zhugu will still retain part of the memory of the previous life. Zhugu is the old wise man."

Emperor Yong'an said in a deep voice, "You mean, you have memories from your previous life?"

Zhuo Ji: "Whether it is the memory of the 'last' life, Shishen does not know. Shishen has memories from birth, and there are many strange fragments in his head. Some are complete, and some are very short. So Shishen has been Didn't sleep well, until now."

Emperor Yong'an stared at Zhuo Ji's overly calm face, pondering the credibility of his words in his heart, he was too shocked.After a long time, Emperor Yong'an said, "What do you remember?"

Zhuo Ji: "Many, very complicated."

Emperor Yong'an waited for Zhuo Ji to continue talking, but Zhuo Ji picked up the tea bowl in hand and drank tea.Zhang Xian opened his mouth slightly, looked at Zhuo Ji, and slowly turned his neck to the emperor's side.

"What do you want?" Emperor Yong'an's eyes turned cold.

Zhuo Ji raised his eyes: "Your Majesty, would you ask a Zhugu what he remembers from his previous life?"

Emperor Yong'an asked coldly, "Do you regard yourself as the reincarnated Zhugu?"

Zhuo Ji: "Your Majesty, the servant is not willing to recall those things. Recalling the 'previous life' is not a pleasant thing for the servant. If he had a choice, the servant would rather drink an extra bowl of Mengpo soup. Please also Your Majesty can forgive me."

Emperor Yong'an tapped his fingers on the pillow and asked, "What is a water conservancy project? What is a drainage and irrigation facility?"

Zhuo Ji blinked: "Your Majesty, the harem is not allowed to interfere in politics."

Emperor Yong'an narrowed his eyes slightly: "What do you want? Or, what reward do you want?"

Zhang Xian raised his heart, the Zhuoya people didn't mean to make that request, did they?Then, he heard the man say: "Your Majesty, I beg you not to wait on your body and bed."

Emperor Yong'an clapped his palm beside him: "You are my maid! What I hate the most is that someone dares to threaten me!"

Zhuo Ji stood up, bowed and saluted, and said: "Your Majesty, the servant is not threatening you with this, but is making a deal with you. The servant likes the life in the West Third Courtyard very much, but God's will tricks people, and the servant is placed by your majesty." See, I had no choice but to leave the West Third Courtyard. It can be said that after today, Shishen will never have a chance with An Yi again. All civil and military officials will be rewarded for their meritorious service. The servant accidentally did a small favor for His Majesty, and His Majesty gave him a favor The reward of the lord of the first palace, although this is not what the servant wants, but the servant is still grateful for your majesty's generosity. The harem is not allowed to interfere in politics, and it is against the rules for the servant to solve the court affairs for the majesty. If one is not careful, it will become A sharp blade that was attacked by others. Shouldn't His Majesty pay some more rewards?"

Emperor Yong'an sneered: "I didn't expect that you are sharp-toothed, no wonder Yanxuan and the Zhou family are afraid of you."

Zhuo Ji: "Your Majesty's absurd praise. The servant wants this reward not because he doesn't want to serve His Majesty, but because he has a disability."

"what is that?"

Zhuo Ji sighed, and said helplessly: "The servant is brother Lao, but because the servant is a wise man, the servant always thinks that he should be a man. To put it bluntly, the servant is born with As a man's memory, but the body is my brother's son, this creates a kind of psychological and physical contradiction. And your majesty, you are also a man, if you serve your majesty, what will happen to you is hard to predict matter."

The coldness on Emperor Yong'an receded a bit, after all that night he had personally heard this man's rejection of his identity as brother Miao, and even thought that brother Miao was worse than the castrated eunuch.

Emperor Yong'an made a concession: "The matter of serving the bed can be discussed later. It is an ancestral rule that the harem is not allowed to interfere in politics, but I can exonerate you." As he said, Emperor Yong'an tore off a piece of jade from his waist.Zhang Xian immediately took it with both hands and brought it to Zhuo Ji.Zhuo Ji held it in his hand, waiting for the emperor to explain.

"Emperor Mingzong personally gave me two jade scorpions (read: shot), one of which I put away, and the other I always wear with me. I give you this jade scorpion, as long as you don't commit the crime of treason and immorality, This jade coin can keep you safe. You are my servant, but you have the reputation of being a scholar, and I allow you to give me advice when I need it. But you must also do it. Endless. If I find out that you have a half-hearted disobedience, I will imprison you in the East Fourth Institute, dig out everything in your head, and then cut you into pieces!"

Zhuo Ji didn't know what to think of, his face turned pale.He clenched the jade quilt tightly in his hand and said, "Your Majesty, if you hadn't found out, the servant is still dozing leisurely in the West Third Courtyard. As long as your majesty can let the servant still live leisurely in Jinse Palace, the servant will Absolutely, His Majesty will know everything and say everything when you need it."

Emperor Yong'an: "I forbid you not to pay respects to the Empress Dowager and your concubine, not to accept appointments from various palaces, and not to participate in the affairs of the palace. Show up." Tianshou Festival is the emperor's birthday, Changqing Festival is the Empress Dowager's birthday, Zong Day is the annual sacrificial activity of the royal family, and New Year's Day is the New Year.

Zhuo Ji smiled, and the smile spread to the bottom of his eyes: "Thank you for your majesty's kindness. Your majesty, you are really a wise king with a big heart."

"Pfft!" Zhang Xian covered his mouth in time.

Emperor Yong'an did not expect that Zhuo Ji, who had always been acting like a flower of Gaoling, would suddenly show up like this.He tried to keep a straight face and said, "You'd better not give me a narrow-minded chance. Now, you should know how to do it."

Zhuo Ji put the jade around his neck, put it into his clothes, and said: "Please also return the rattan box of Sishen, Your Majesty, it contains all of Sishen's personal belongings, as well as things that Sishen is used to. pen and ink."

Zhang Xian went to see the emperor, Emperor Yong'an nodded, and Zhang Xian left Taoyuan Pavilion.When he came back again, he was holding a rattan box in his hand, followed by Feng Xi, holding a stack of white papers in his hand.Feng Xi put down the white paper and left, Zhang Xian put the rattan box in front of Zhuo Ji, Zhuo Ji opened the box to have a look.Sure enough, a lot was missing.One of his four travel notes is gone.

"I'm still reading your four travel notes."

Without asking the emperor if he understood ancient Latin, Zhuo Ji took out ink and a quill.

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Zhuo Ji was doing his homework in Taoyuan Pavilion, and Emperor Yong'an had been standing beside him, asking this and that from time to time.Zhuo Jizhen was able to tell everything without saying anything.Emperor Yong'an also understood why Zhuo Ji said that night, even if he said it, he couldn't do it at all.Emperor Yong'an really wanted to ask what kind of dynasty Zhuo Ji left behind in his head, and how he could make such a majestic project.But Emperor Yong'an finally held back.

The "memory" of water conservancy projects in Zhuo Ji's head is very shallow, but for Emperor Yong'an, it can be regarded as opening a new door for him.In contrast, Zhuo Ji has a very in-depth understanding of drainage and irrigation facilities.It is even said that Zhuo Ji's written content about drainage and irrigation facilities can be directly submitted to the Ministry of Industry for preparation.

It was getting dark, Zhuo Jicai hugged his rattan box, sat on the chariot, and returned to Jinse Palace drowsily.Emperor Yong'an also gave him a sacred favor-allowing him to have the honor that only concubines and servants above 伃 and concubines can have, but the number has been reduced.This means that Zhuo Ji can take walking vehicles or sedan chairs and other means of transportation when going out.

Countless pairs of eyes stared at Fengtian Temple, and naturally saw Zhuo Ji coming out of Fengtian Temple in a chariot.Another pot of boiling oil was poured into the cold water.Zhuo Ji, who was about to fall asleep due to excessive use of his brain and the dangling chariot, had no idea what kind of shock he had caused in Danyang Palace.

Zhang Xian sent Zhuo Ji back to Jinse Palace, watched Zhuo Ji enter the house before leading others away.The person who sent Zhuo Ji back was appointed by the emperor, not someone from Jinse Palace.Because the emperor rewarded Zhuo Ji for picking battles, Zhang Xian will go to pick a group of suitable palace servants for Zhuo Ji tomorrow.