My country, you can pinch it

No matter how the dynasty changes, the Spring Festival will never change.

No matter how hard the days are, once the new year comes, there will always be some hope. I hope that in the coming year, someone can bring a little respite to the people at the bottom.

It is said that under three tricks and four invitations, His Royal Highness King Ning, who still resisted the decree and refused to return to the capital, finally returned from the fief after his biological mother was avenged.

Seeing the emperor showing his face, the entire court could not help but breathe a sigh of relief.

Unlike six years ago, when he was ridiculed and disliked by others, and was berated and no one saw him off, this young King Ning hurried to the gate of the city. Not only did he see the four gates in front of the city open, You can also see hundreds of officials welcoming each other at the base of the city, waiting as cold as quails, which can be described as funny.

Qin Hai stomped his feet and breathed out, scolding his mother from the bottom of his heart while looking forward, hoping that King Ning's Yijia would show up quickly so that he could return to the city as soon as possible.

Not only him, but also civil and military officials.

Finally, in the snowstorm, a fast horse ran back and shouted: "His Royal Highness is coming!"

"Hurry up, don't hide under the city gate, welcome Your Highness!" Qin Hai raised his voice, handed the stove in his hand to the little eunuch beside him, picked up his robe tremblingly, and walked forward.

Day, it was too cold, the snow was half a foot thick, one foot deep and one foot shallow, and it was tiring to walk.

The soldiers standing guard at the city gate looked at the crooked appearance of the Minister of Civil and Military Affairs, wanting to laugh but not daring to laugh. Someone muttered, "These pampered adults will suffer."

"In this kind of weather, I think I will suffer from frostbite when I go back."

"I don't know what the emperor thinks, do you have to be greeted outside the city?"

The soldiers are used to the cold, and they still have time to chat with each other.

"Do you think these adults really don't want to come?" Shangfeng sneered.

After concubine Wang was wronged, the emperor made her queen without hesitation. Although the imperial mausoleum had not been opened and the coffin moved, a son is as valuable as his mother. King Ning is now a noble son. Two candidates.

Feng Shui turns, this result is really no one expected.

Especially the officials of King Jing's family, who are now like headless flies, need the loyalty of a master, and King Ning's influence is far away in Yongliang.

It's nothing like a big snowstorm, and it's more sincerity when you're sick.

In fact, Emperor Shun was not so unreasonable. He just casually revealed in the court hall when Liu Ke would arrive in Beijing, and said with emotion that the father and son hadn't seen each other for many years, and they missed him a lot. people ask.

The ministers in the court may not know anything else, but their ability to observe words and expressions is first-rate.Well, as soon as the day comes, I will be attentive immediately and spontaneously come to welcome His Highness King Ning, who is worried about the emperor. While sharing the emperor's worries, he also shows his belated loyalty to King Ning.

God seemed to be moved by their sincerity, the snow that covered the sky suddenly became much lighter, and the adults with deep feet and shallow feet finally saw the neat horses and cavalry in front of them, and King Ning's Ningzi flag was blowing in the wind There were hunting sounds, horses snorting, and white mist blowing out. Obviously there were only 1000 people, but the momentum was very sharp, with black armor on their bodies, and a cold light.

Qin Hai saw at a glance the tall and straight figure, with the golden crown tied around his hair and the black robe fluttering, sitting lazily on the steed, as if the coldness of these nine days had no effect on him.

Essence is something that cannot be seen or touched, but when the snowflakes are wrapped in the cold wind and the officials are staggering, King Ning, who is sitting on a horse in front of him, is as immobile as a mountain. This is vividly reflected.

In the past six years, King Ning's handsome features are still the same as before, but he still seems to be no longer the dandy he was back then.

"His Royal Highness King Ning!" Qin Hai trotted forward immediately, and said with a flattering smile, "I am here to welcome Your Highness by order of the Emperor."

"Eunuch Qin has worked hard." Liu Ke held the rein, looked at the area behind, and couldn't help but sneered, "Why, the father is so inconsiderate of the ministers, and you have to work hard to meet the king in this terrible weather? "

The voice was a bit loud, and the minister who was walking faster heard it immediately, and quickly cupped his hands and laughed: "Your Highness is joking, the emperor didn't make this decree, but I was waiting for His Highness, so I came here with my father-in-law..."

Before he finished speaking, the cold wind suddenly blew in, and this lord could not continue. Just in time, other lords came up and saluted: "Since the emperor summoned His Highness to return to the capital, I have been earnestly looking forward to His highness's return to the capital as soon as possible. If you get what you want, you will be greeted eagerly.”

"Your Highness, the court is unstable, and you are needed to preside over the overall situation!"

"Your Highness, the next official is also..."

Liu Ke knew what was going on as soon as he heard it. He plucked his ears in an unremarkable manner, not interested in listening to these little guys who were no more than third rank, so he pulled the reins directly and said to Qin Hai: "Eunuch Qin, it's too cold Alright, let's enter the city."

Qin Hai couldn't wait a long time ago, and immediately waved his hand to get out of the way.

King Ning's chariot then set off again and entered the city slowly.

King Ning's Mansion was only built in the past two years. It occupies a large area and is much larger than the previous mansion. No one knows what Emperor Shun's thoughts are for his son, but the surface skills are excellent, even in winter, the snow is overwhelming From the branches, one can also see the beauty and delicacy of this mansion, which is even better than King Jing's Mansion.

In the capital city, Liu Ke finally came back. He stood on the porch, looking at the palace gate with deep eyes.

"Your Highness, it's cold outside, come in first."

Shang Jinling's voice came from inside the room, so Liu Ke opened the door and entered, only to see Shang Jinling sitting aside, sorting through each post.

"Are you busy just after arriving in Beijing?" Liu Ke glanced at Xiaotuanzi, who shrank his neck and laughed.

Shang Jinling didn't raise his head, but seemed to know who this man was staring at, so he explained: "After you enter the palace later, I will go to rest."

"I was wondering what should I say when I see that old bastard?" Liu Ke poured himself a cup of tea, looked at Shang Jinling's tea cup, found that it was shallow, and added some for him.

"Father is kind and son is filial, why don't you cry with your head in your arms?" Shang Jinling asked.

Liu Ke thought about the scene for a while, and then his body trembled, "Brother is afraid that I will spit out the meal overnight, and Lao Wangba will not be able to sleep at night." As soon as the words fell, Liu Ke suddenly touched his chin, "Actually, if you can disgust him to death, It's not impossible."

Xiaotuanzi burst out laughing.

"Thinking too much, there is no other effect except that you can't eat." Shang Jinling put the post aside, picked up the tea and said, "I heard that King Jing is still locked in the palace, your highness might as well go... Take a look at him."

"The emperor will let me go?"

"Yes." Shang Jinling affirmed, "It will make people suspicious to stop you."

"Lingling, do you think the imperial concubine said anything to brother six before she died?"

"This question, the emperor wants to know more, otherwise King Jing won't be locked up all the time. Unfortunately, there is no way to verify it."

Liu Ke was thoughtful, "Then I'll go..."

"If you already know the whole story in your heart, there is no need to see him. But if you still have doubts, you must go to prove it. The noble concubine hanged herself, which is quite suspicious in itself, even if it is normal for the son of the culprit to fall into trouble. It's just the emperor. I will be worried that His Royal Highness King Jing will speak nonsense and separate you father and son. So you can go if you go, but you may not see him when you see him."

"Then it seems that the sixth brother can only be sacrificed." Liu Ke said indifferently.

Shang Jinling sighed lightly and nodded.

Dacheng Palace

Emperor Shun looked at Liu Ke striding into His Royal Highness, who had lost all his childishness and became tough and handsome. He couldn't help coming down the steps happily, and before Liu Ke knelt down, he supported him, " Pingshen, I haven't seen you in six years, let my father take a good look at it."

What Shang Jinling said is right, when it comes to the drama of fatherly kindness and son filial piety, it is obvious that His Majesty the emperor is a good player. Liu Ke can even see the excitement in Emperor Shun's eyes, as if melted by deep yearning, patting his son's face His shoulders were moved and he said: "You've lost weight, you've gotten darker, and you seem to have grown taller again. You look like a man now!"

Emperor Shun's eyes were filled with gratification and pride, and there was nothing fake about it.

On the contrary, Liu Ke stared at him blankly, with complicated emotions on his face, as if he felt at a loss for how close Emperor Shun was, his shoulders were stiff after being slapped, and finally he called out with difficulty, "Father Emperor..."

"Why, are you still blaming me?" Emperor Shun showed displeasure on his face, and then sighed helplessly.

Liu Ke shook his head, "Since the mother and concubine have been cleared of their grievances, and the son has returned, naturally he will not pursue this matter." He thought for a while, took a step back, and then knelt down on one knee, "Thank you, Father, for your fulfillment."

Only then did Emperor Shun smile happily, and immediately helped him up, "Okay, then I will leave this matter behind and never mention it again. I have asked Qin Tian to monitor the auspicious days, and moved the queen's coffin into the imperial mausoleum, and we will be buried together in a hundred years. , Ke'er, it should be yours, and I will give it to you."

The words are so sweet, but there is no mention of being crowned prince.Liu Ke lowered his head, hiding the sneer in his eyes.

The reunion of father and son, Liu Ke was originally the temperament of two-five-eight-six, it is good enough to be able to answer well, only Emperor Shun, as if to give him all the late father's love, kept asking him about the experience of the past six years, until the latter I was impatient, showing the dog's virtue that was not welcome by others, so I was relieved.

Then Liu Ke offered to leave, but before that, he asked, "I heard that Sixth Brother is still in Jinghua Palace."

Emperor Shun listened, served tea and asked casually: "The culprit in this matter is the imperial concubine, and your sixth brother doesn't know about it, Ke'er, so don't embarrass him."

Liu Ke twitched the corners of his mouth, "How does the father plan to deal with it?"

"After a few years, let him be sealed away from the capital, and he must not be called back to the court."

"that's it?"

Emperor Shun said helplessly, "What else do you want? Anyway, Lang'er is your elder brother. I remember that when you got into trouble, it was Lang'er who took care of the aftermath for you."

"It's just hypocrisy."

"Kel!"

"Forget it, the grievance has the head and the debt has the owner, and the minister will resign." Liu Ke curtly saluted, turned around and left, with the same stubborn temper as six years ago.

Emperor Shun looked at his back, without any displeasure on his face, Qin Hai walked in quietly, and called Emperor Shun, "Your Majesty."

"Follow up and have a look. If Lao Qi leaves the palace directly, you will come back."

"Yes." Qin Hai replied, but soon he asked in a low voice, "Your Majesty, if your Highness goes to Jinghua Palace, do you want to stop him?"

The Seventh Prince was not an obedient master since he was a child, and he had to do even if his legs were broken. Qin Hai felt that Liu Ke would not just let it go.

As soon as Liu Ke walked out of Dacheng Palace, the palace people on both sides saluted together, and some even smiled obsequiously. Everyone knew that King Ning is now in full swing, and he is no longer as respectful as he used to be, but there are all kinds of things behind his back. ridiculed.

Liu Ke walked unhurriedly, following the little eunuch all the way to the palace gate, but when he was approaching, he suddenly turned his footsteps and went in the direction of Jinghua Palace, the little eunuch couldn't even yell back.

As soon as Qin Hai heard the report, he immediately walked into His Highness in a hurry, "Your Majesty, His Highness King Ning has gone to Jinghua Palace."

There was worry on his face, but Emperor Shun laughed when he heard it.

Liu Ke walked all the way to Jinghua Palace, was about to step in, but suddenly saw Zhu Yuanfeng leading someone out, "His Royal Highness King Ning."

Liu Ke looked him up and down, "Yo, it's you."

Zhu Yuanfeng smiled, "It's hard for His Highness to remember Zajia."

"I've traveled to Yongliang so many times, it's hard not to remember, why are you here?" Liu Ke asked suspiciously.

Zhu Yuanfeng said: "The miscellaneous family came to visit His Royal Highness King Jing by order of the emperor."

"Visit?" Liu Ke glanced inside and sneered, "What's wrong with him?"

"His Royal Highness King Jing is suffering from hysteria."

When Liu Ke heard this, he frowned immediately, and then snorted, "Hey, I didn't find this excuse because I saw that the king was scared." After saying that, he was about to bypass Zhu Yuanfeng and walk in.

However, the latter stretched out his hand and blocked the way, still in the same tepid way, respectful but alienated: "Your Highness, without the emperor's order, you can't go in."

Liu Ke looked at him, who lowered his eyes lightly.

"I thought you were a smart person, you should see the situation clearly."

Zhu Yuanfeng said: "The slave is dull." Even though he said so, he didn't move his footsteps at all, which was very embarrassing.

Liu Ke looked at the guards on the side, finally flicked his sleeves, turned and left.

This scene fell into the ears of Emperor Shun, he couldn't help but click his tongue twice, and blocked Zhu Yuanfeng with one hand, "Yuan'er, such a good opportunity can be sold to Lao Qi, why don't you grasp it?"

Zhu Yuanfeng sighed in his heart, "Your Majesty, don't look for slaves to be happy."