Dressed as the teacher of the Black Lotus Emperor

In the 26th year of Guangxi, the spring was cold and cold.

At noon, the lazy sunlight shines on the young man under the tree through the luxuriant branches, casting a warm halo around him.

The slender arms were resting on the back of the head, and an open book was covered on the face, so the face could not be seen clearly, but only by the graceful figure, one could faintly see the elegance and elegance.

"Sir!" A clear and clear voice came from afar, waking up the sleeping beauty from her dream.

If you haven't seen him, hear his voice first.

Shen Qingzhuo slowly raised his hand, lifted the book covering his face, and looked sideways at the source of the sound.

The young man ran towards him facing the light, his black hair was tied up high with a sky blue headband, he was wearing a neat black suit, and only a plain white jade pendant adorned his thin waist.

His eyes are like lacquer, his temples are cut like a knife, his nose is as straight as a distant mountain, his thin lips are lighter in color, and his handsome face is white and red with sweat.

The 15-year-old boy is still childish, but his deep outline has begun to show his sharpness. He is handsome and straight like a young white poplar born in the sun, exuding vigorous vitality all over his body.

"Sir!" Xiao Shen quickly ran in front of Mr., stopped in time, and his breath was only slightly disturbed.

Shen Qingzhuo half propped himself up: "What's the matter, running in such a hurry?"

"I broke the record today!" Xiao Shen bent down and squatted on the side of the recliner, his dark eyes filled with sparkling anticipation, like a dog wagging its tail for praise.

The boy's height is actually about to catch up with his husband, but because of his ridiculously long legs, he is still a ball squatting on the ground, which is so cute.

Shen Qingzhuo laughed, as he wished, stroked the top of the boy's hair with his palm, and praised: "Xiao Qi is awesome."

The cold comes and the summer goes, and three years have passed in a blink of an eye.

Compared with the skinny child three years ago, the young man squatting beside him seems to have completely changed.

In the past few years, he has formulated a very strict study plan for Xiao Shen, strictly implementing the schedule of six days off and one day off, and birthdays, New Year's Eve, Dragon Boat Festival, Mid-Autumn Festival and other festivals are counted separately.

In addition to the traditional compulsory courses such as Four Books and Five Classics, History of Art of War, etc., he also tailored a plan for physical fitness for young apprentices.

After the nutrition needed for a child's body growth catches up, it will grow taller every once in a while, like a sapling blown by the wind.But he couldn't teach his young apprentice the art of riding and archery, so he had to train Xiao Shen according to the modern way of fitness.

Running to exercise endurance, lifting weights to exercise arm strength, and stepping to exercise leg strength. He also specially made a rough version of a sandbag, and asked Xiao Shen to punch for half an hour every day to exercise his whole body muscles and agility.

And his little apprentice, also conscientiously kept his promise on New Year's Eve, listened to his master's words, never complained no matter how hard or tired he was, and gritted his teeth to continue.

It's just that every time I overfulfill a task, I will act like a baby and ask my husband for sweets.

Shen Qingzhuo scratched the soft flesh of the little dog's jaw with a smile, "Finally, what do you want to ask Mr. again this time?"

Xiao Shen raised his face, and comfortably rubbed his husband's warm fingertips, "For dinner today, I want to eat the dumplings made by my husband."

Shen Qingzhuo was slightly surprised: "The dumplings I made? Thankfully you don't dislike them."

On New Year's Eve last year, on a whim, he cooked dumplings himself, but due to unfamiliar skills, the dumplings he made were oddly shaped.Unexpectedly, the little apprentice ate to his heart's content, and he never forgot.

"Yeah..." Xiao Shen shook his head like a rattle, "The dumplings made by Mr. are the most delicious in the world."

"Small mouth is so sweet, it's a pity, sir, I really can't do it tonight." Shen Qingzhuo smiled helplessly, and withdrew his finger, "The queen mother sent someone to pass an order, ordering me to go to the Longevity Palace during dinner."

"Empress?" Xiao Shen frowned slightly, "What did the Empress summon Mr.?"

Shen Qingzhuo lay back on the bench again, "Guess?"

Xiao Shen thought for a while, and replied: "She wants to confirm my recent situation."

Shen Qingzhuo: "Well, continue."

Yingting's brows were lowered, and he looked sharp for a moment. Xiao Shen sneered softly and said, "Father's health is getting worse and worse. Grandmother can't wait to pick out the most suitable person to be a puppet from among our brothers."

Years ago in the cold winter, Emperor Guangxi accidentally contracted a cold, but he has been lingering on the sick bed since then, and his health is not as good as before.

"His Royal Highness has already cultivated his own influence in the court. The other princes are more or less dependent on their mother clan. Only you are the youngest and are isolated and helpless in the palace. From the current point of view, you are the most suitable candidate. But—" Shen Qingzhuo paused slightly, "When the child in Concubine Yuan's womb is born, if it is a little prince, the situation will change again."

Xiao Shen twitched the corners of his lips: "In this way, it is true that the infant prince is more obedient."

However, it is still unknown whether Concubine Yuan can successfully give birth to the eighth prince.

"Then we have to see if Concubine Yuan has the ability to keep this child." Shen Qingzhuo closed her eyes and said in a leisurely tone, "No hurry, let's go check out the Empress Dowager tonight."

The forces of various factions in the court have been undercurrents, especially after Emperor Guangxi fell ill, the ghosts and monsters of all parties are ready to move.

According to the development in the original book, there will be an assassination against the concubine Yuan during the spring search trip in a few days, and the front and rear palaces will be in chaos.

But for them, it is a golden opportunity.

***

Longevity Palace.

The graceful and luxurious Empress Dowager sat in the main seat, and said in a loving tone: "The longer Zhuo'er grows, the more she looks like your mother."

Shen Qingzhuo pursed her lips and smiled: "The emperor also said that."

The original owner's mother was the empress dowager's niece and daughter. She was named the princess of Lanyang by the former emperor, and then married Youbei and became the princess of Zhenbei. The essence was nothing more than a royal marriage that stabilized Youbei.

The queen mother laughed again: "It's rare that you have followed your mother's temperament, being meek and understanding."

Shen Qingzhuo: "Thank you Queen Mother for your compliment."

"Because of this, when the emperor entrusted Shen'er to you, the Ai family was very relieved." The queen mother sighed lightly, "This little grandson of the Ai family has never been loved by his father, and he has really suffered for many years."

Shen Qingzhuo said with relief: "With the empress dowager caring, His Highness the Seventh Prince must not feel bitter."

The queen mother paused, and then asked: "Zuo'er, you have been by Shen'er's side for three years, what do you think of the Seventh Prince's knowledge and character?"

Shen Qingzhuo said hesitantly: "This...I dare not say it."

"But it doesn't matter." The Empress Dowager encouraged me gently, "Today I just want to say a few words of my own to you, don't be restrained."

Shen Qingzhuo took a deep breath, seemed to have made up his mind, and slowly replied: "Back then, the emperor ordered me to serve as a lecturer for His Royal Highness, just to teach His Royal Highness the principles of filial piety, loyalty, etiquette, righteousness, integrity and shame, and did not ask for anything else."

The queen mother wiped the corners of her lips with a brocade handkerchief calmly, "What did the emperor say?"

"The emperor said that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is both wise and brave, and the Third Highness is proficient in everything in literature and martial arts. It will never be the turn of the Seventh Highness to come down to do the job. When the age comes in the future, just send him out of the palace to be an idle prince." Shen Qing scratched his jaw. Lowering his eyebrows, "What's more, His Royal Highness Seventh has a temperament of neither fighting nor grabbing. His Highness himself is unwilling to learn, and the minister is not easy to force."

The queen mother looked at him calmly, and after a while, she sighed again: "The Ai family understands."

"I am ashamed." Shen Qingzhuo revealed shame, and said in a quiet tone, "In fact, in the past few years, I have witnessed the days of His Royal Highness Seventh Prince in the cold palace, and I feel uncomfortable, but..."

"It's not your fault." The Queen Mother said softly, "Ai's family will persuade the emperor to let Shen'er move out of the cold palace first. How can a prince live in such a place?"

Hearing this, Shen Qingzhuo couldn't help showing a faint smile: "The Queen Mother is kind. If it is really possible to move out of the cold palace, His Highness the Seventh Prince will definitely appreciate the kindness of the Queen Mother."

***

When I returned to Jiyue Pavilion, it was already the head of the willow on the moon.

Shen Qingzhuo pushed open the door of the inner hall, but saw a lamp lit on the desk, and a small furry head was lying under the flickering candlelight.

Since he seized the handle of the eunuch Wang Gui and used Wang Gui to convey beneficial news to the East Palace, it has become much more convenient for the little apprentice to enter and leave the Jiyue Pavilion.

"Sir..." Xiao Shen, who was lying on the table, suddenly muttered something in a low voice.

"Woke you up?" Shen Qingzhuo came back to his senses, stepped into the inner room, "Why don't you go back to sleep?"

"Huh?" After the sound, Xiao Shen really came to his senses, and stood up abruptly from his chair, "Sir, you are back!"

Shen Qingzhuo walked to the table and poured a cup of tea casually, "You're waiting for me again."

Xiao Shen looked at him: "If Mister doesn't come back, I won't be able to sleep."

"There is good news." Shen Qingzhuo smiled and patted the forehead of the little apprentice, "After a while, you will be able to move out of the cold palace."

"Why?" Xiao Shen frowned, and there was a trace of reluctance on his face.

"In the past few years, I have been telling you to keep a low profile and stay out of Du's house." Shen Qingzhuo took a sip of hot tea and said with a meaningful smile, "But now, it's time to go out and disturb the water in the pool."

"I'll listen to Mr.." Xiao Shen replied softly, his scorching eyes stuck to that clean and beautiful face from beginning to end.

He really likes the expression on the gentleman's face, aloof and provocative, as if waiting for a good show to start, and as if everything is under control.

The tip of his tongue licked his palate restlessly, Xiao Shen gathered the emotions deep in his eyes, and rushed over to hug Mr.'s slender waist, "Then, can I sleep with Mr. tonight?"

Shen Qingzhuo was knocked back a step by him, spilled a little of the hot tea in his hand, and couldn't help laughing: "How old are you, and you still want to sleep with your husband?"

"I don't care." Xiao Shen buried his face into his husband's neck, rubbing back and forth lightly like a baby, inhaling the familiar fragrant fragrance deeply from the tip of his nose, "I warmed my husband's bed last winter, why can't I do it this year?" ?”

Shen Qingzhuo: "Nonsense, it's clear that you are greedy for the warmth of Mr.'s bed, and you refuse to leave."

"Oh!" The little wolf cub started to play tricks, and changed his words in a polite manner, "Then sir can warm the bed for me."

"Xiaoqi, you are quite courageous." Shen Qingzhuo pushed his itchy head, "Okay, let's play a game of chess. If you win, sir will let you stay warm."

Hearing this, Xiao Shen immediately pulled his face out of his warm neck, "You mean what you say?"

Shen Qingzhuo nodded: "What you say is what you say."

It seems that tonight it is necessary for his little apprentice to accept a severe beating from the master.

The author has something to say:

What bad thoughts can the little wolf cub have? He just wants to warm the bed for Mr. Wang.

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