[Comprehensive] Empress Variations

Xun Ying and Liu Xun chatted about some unimportant topics, and both of them obviously had very good conversation skills.It is obviously a trivial matter that is perfectly normal, but it will make people feel that love is abnormal.Occasionally, there were two disputes, which were directly attributed to the direction of flirting.

It seemed to be a very leisurely conversation, but the two of them were actually concentrating all the time.Fearing that what she said would reveal something, Xunying was easier than Liu Xun, and she felt a little bored, so Liu Xun naturally endured it more difficult. "I think the scenery around Jianzhang Palace is pretty good, why don't I accompany you around Shanglin Garden with Your Majesty."

Liu Xun wanted to answer, but when he was about to speak, he thought of Liu Shi again, and he didn't know if he had left Shanglin Garden at this time.Liu Xun stipulated that Liu Xi should come here every day to cultivate his interest in martial arts, but he did not fix how long Liu Xi would stay here every day.

How long you stay here each time depends on Liu Xi's interest and the teaching method of the master who is with Liu Xi, and how long Liu Xi can stay here.

If Liu Xun hadn't left yet, he might have met Liu Xun when he and Huo Chengjun were playing in Shanglin Garden.If the two meet, it would be unreasonable not to let them meet.Liu Xun still wants to try his best to prevent the two from meeting.

"No need, the scenery here is pretty good. I'm a little tired today, if the empress wants to play, I'll accompany you for a walk in the future." Liu Xun said earnestly, and there was even a bit of regret in his voice.

"It's okay, Your Majesty's body is important." Xun Ying met Liu Xun's gaze with a smile.Both of them knew it was just an excuse.Liu Xun feels tired today?If he really wanted to enjoy the scenery, it would be no problem for someone to carry the emperor's Luanjia up and down the palace a few times.

The reason why he didn't want to wander around casually was also very clear.Although Liu Xi lost his mother when he was young, his fate is really good.When my mother was there, my mother took great pains to protect him. After Xu Pingjun passed away, Liu Xun also protected him very well.

Liu Xun once again noticed the change in Huo Chengjun's gaze, and his clarity made him also understand it.There was still a little bit of embarrassment in my heart, but I no longer felt that unbearable.After being baptized by so many sights, he seemed to be getting used to it more and more.At some point, when faced with such a sight, he would no longer feel anything.

The smile on Liu Xun's lips remained unchanged, and he naturally wanted to change the subject.They continued to have a sweet or tit-for-tat conversation.

The eunuch Xu Shun hurried up to the pavilion and knelt not far from him. "His Majesty."

"What's the matter?" Liu Xun restrained his smile a bit.Things that can make Xu Shun behave like this should also be a big deal for him.

Xu Shun looked up at Huo Chengjun, but there was no hesitation in his mouth.This matter can't be hidden from the empress at all, so he might as well say it directly. "Your Majesty, the Eldest Prince heard that you were in Jianzhang Palace, and came here to pay his respects."

Liu Xun frowned slightly, and there was some obvious danger in his words. "Oh? How did Shi'er know that I am in this Jianzhang Palace?"

He was attracted to Jianzhang Palace by Huo Chengjun, and even the people he trusted didn't know about it before.If someone specially led Liu Xi here, then this person probably has some connection with Huo Chengjun.Huo Chengjun has only been in the palace for a few days, and the foundation is already so deep? !

The people he arranged around Liu Shi were all people he trusted.Even among these people, there are minions of the Huo family. Has the foundation of the Huo family reached this level? !

Xu Shun had been with Liu Xun for a long time, so he could naturally see his displeasure.After going through the incident in his mind, he knew why Liu Xun was unhappy.Quickly opened his mouth to explain, "Your Majesty, His Royal Highness didn't know that His Majesty was here in Jianzhang Palace before. His Highness just finished watching the riding and archery, and wanted to come to Jianzhang Palace for a walk, and only then did he know that His Majesty is here."

Liu Xi knew that Liu Xun was in Jianzhang Palace at this time, so he naturally wanted to pay his respects.Otherwise, he might be labeled as unfilial on his head.It is impossible for Liu Xun to refuse Liu Xun's greeting, otherwise there will be rumors of Liu Xun falling out of favor in the palace tomorrow.If a prince without a mother loses his father's favor, everyone knows how miserable his life will be in the future.

In particular, this rumor will point the finger at Huo Chengjun.Leaving the prince behind for the sake of the queen, it is not a good thing for Liu Xun to spread the news.Harmony between the emperor and the empress is indeed what many people want to see, but in the hearts of most courtiers, no matter how noble the empress is, she can't compare to a dignified royal heir.

If Liu Xun reversed the importance of the two, it would definitely cause criticism.

This is why Xu Shun didn't hide anything and directly mentioned Liu Xun in front of Huo Chengjun.The intersection between the queen and the prince seems inevitable.

"Of course I can't help Shi'er's filial piety, let him come here." Liu Xun nodded. Since there is no way to avoid it, he can only deal with it immediately.He believes that he has the ability to protect his heir, but the method of protection needs to be slightly changed.Undoubtedly, after the meeting, he would have to spend more time trying to protect Liu Shi.

"Grandpa Xu, wait a moment." Xun Ying said suddenly.

"What does the queen want to say?!" Liu Xun felt a warm feeling in his heart.He had forgotten that Huo Chengjun followed his mind very much.If the queen is willing to leave on her own, the meeting between the two will be over.He looked at Huo Chengjun with a little more expectation.

"Your Majesty, you and your concubines have been sitting in this gazebo for a long time, why don't you let the eldest prince wait in the small garden in front of Jianzhang Palace. You can also take him around this Jianzhang Palace." Xun Ying The smile is as usual.

Liu Xun's expectations were naturally shattered, he looked at the smile on Huo Chengjun's face, it was seriously an eyesore to him at this moment.At first, he suspected that the purpose of Huo Chengjun's coming to Jianzhang Palace was Liu Shi.It's just that what she said when she met him made him think that she just wanted to attract him.

Now it seems that her goal is still Liu Xi, or she wants to 'kill two birds with one stone'.Let him watch her get along with Liu Xi with his own eyes.Let him know clearly that no matter how much he tries to avoid it, he can't escape her calculations.

Huo Chengjun, it really is very dangerous.

Let him mistakenly think that her goal is only him, so he relaxes his vigilance.Even just a moment ago, he expected Huo Chengjun to say goodbye by himself.She did speak, not to say goodbye but eager to see Liu Xi.

"Let's go." Liu Xun took the lead. His speed was much faster than before, which widened the distance between him and Huo Chengjun.Since we always have to meet each other, there is no difference between going one moment faster and one moment slower.

Xun Ying also took two quick steps, reaching out to grab Liu Xun's sleeve.

Liu Xun didn't turn his head back, but his pace slowed down unconsciously.He lowered his eyes slightly, he wasn't trying to save Huo Chengjun.I'm just worried that if he walks too fast, Huo Chengjun won't be able to keep up with him, it's really ugly.

Liu Xun seemed to be ready for battle, but Xun Ying was strolling in the courtyard, looking very leisurely.The speed of the two was much slower than that of Liu Xun at first, but they also quickly saw Liu Xi and others waiting by the small garden.

Xun Ying glanced from a distance, she could naturally see that Liu Xi was accompanied by many courtiers.Looking at the past with her extraordinary eyesight, the people accompanying Liu Xi at this time should be mostly military generals.The aura of civil servants usually tends to be peaceful, and generals tend to be fierce.

Obviously these people are not all the staff who taught Liu Shi. In history, Liu Shi didn't pay attention to martial arts, but liked literature and politics.I like Confucianism the most, and I am relatively gentle.It is impossible for him to be accompanied by only rough warriors when he was young.

From the people around Liu Xun, you can see how much effort Liu Xun has put into Liu Xun.

"Your Majesty." Xun Ying stopped in her tracks, and Liu Xun, who was being held by her sleeve, naturally stopped following her movements.

Liu Xun looked back at Huo Chengjun and frowned slightly.He had already seen Liu Shi, Huo Chengjun's goal was about to be achieved, why did he suddenly stop at this time? "Um?"

"Your Majesty, my concubine used up too much wine today, and my mind was a little dizzy, so I went back first." Xun Ying said very sincerely.She did use a lot of wine today, but this wine is fruit wine made from red dates and other fruits, and the concentration is not high.

Her eyes didn't look hazy at all.Although there was a bit of blush on his face, it was only a little more gorgeous than usual, and he didn't look like he was drunk.

"..." Liu Xun met Huo Chengjun's gaze, feeling nothing but helplessness in his heart.When he wants to trust Huo Chengjun, she always disappoints him.When he didn't want to believe her, Huo Chengjun could always surprise him.

Huo Chengjun's smile was very sincere, but Liu Xun felt like he was being pranked.She wanted to leave, so she could speak when she was in the gazebo.She just wanted to disappoint him in the gazebo, and then surprise him when he was disappointed.Can't you give him a refreshment directly? !

Now that Liu Xun thinks back a little bit, he can also think that what Huo Chengjun said in the pavilion was to let him take Liu Xi around the Jianzhang Palace, not that they took him around the Jianzhang Palace.One word difference, but two results.It's just that he ignored such details because of his displeasure at the time.

When getting along with Huo Chengjun, one must be very cautious.He should have known it long ago, but not every time.

"Okay." Liu Xun naturally followed Huo Chengjun's wishes, and he didn't want Huo Chengjun to get along with Liu Xi.

"The concubine wants to see the prince. There are many opportunities. I heard that the prince studies in Shanglin Garden every day. It just so happens that the concubine wants to visit Shanglin Garden in the past two days. Your Majesty, you have promised before." Xun Ying This time, I followed Liu Xun's wishes. It stands to reason that normal people's thinking is to say a few nice words to increase their favorability in Liu Xun's mind.

It is not the case for Xun Ying, she said that although she missed the opportunity to meet this time, she still has many opportunities in the future.If she wants to meet Liu Shi, it is actually not difficult.

"Yeah." Liu Xun nodded, but he had already decided to let those Taifu who taught Liu Xi martial arts rest for a few days. Liu Xi liked literature and politics, so he would not object to staying in his yard for a few days. , not coming here to Shanglinyuan.

Xun Ying didn't seem to know Liu Xun's thoughts, with a smile on her lips, she led her subordinates to the other side of the small garden, walking very neatly.

Liu Xun didn't walk towards Liu Shi immediately, but instead looked at Huo Chengjun's back for a long time.He sighed slightly, restraining the emotion in his eyes.Most of his eyes were filled with helplessness, but he could also vaguely see a bit of connivance and imperceptible pampering.If it is said that pampering is a last resort, then this pampering is relatively strange.

Even Liu Xun himself didn't notice anything.At this moment, he just felt that as long as Huo Chengjun was in the court for a day, he would not be able to live in peace.Shuttle back and forth between disappointment and surprise, this kind of psychological gap, not everyone can afford.

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As night fell, Liu Xun lay on the bed and couch, and could clearly feel the steady breathing of the people around him, as if he fell asleep earlier than him.He tried his best to adjust his breathing smoothly.Sure enough, it didn't take long for the people around him to make other movements. She stretched out her hand to touch a certain acupuncture point on his body.Lift · open the bed · couch and go down.

However, Liu Xun did not fall into a deep sleep like in the past. He deliberately made people make soft armor, just to keep awake after Huo Chengjun touched his acupuncture points.Even if there is no difference between being awake and sleeping, passive sleeping every day is always unpleasant.

Liu Xun got up and got out of bed, he walked to the outer room of the room, and then asked a question. "Is there any clue where the queen went?"

"Your Majesty, forgive me. The empress's speed is too fast, and she walks in different directions every day. I can't be sure." Except for Liu Xun, there was no one else in the room, but another person came. the sound of.

Liu Xun had guessed that this was the result, these days, every time he asked, the result was the same.However, he would still habitually ask again and again.

Liu Xun went back to the inner room and lay on the couch, unable to fall asleep for a long time.For a moment, he felt that it was not a good thing for people to go to great lengths to build such a soft armor specially designed to defend against Huo Chengjun...

In the Jiaofang Hall, Liu Xun could not fall asleep for a long time.Although Xun Ying knew about it, she didn't care.

After she left the Jiaofang Palace, she habitually circled around the room until she arrived at the place where she stayed most often at night.This is a big tree, and the tree is much more lush than other trees.Enough to completely conceal her figure.She was dressed in black at this moment, and with a single thought, her whole body was plunged into darkness.

Xun Ying casually leaned against the branch, and slightly closed her eyes.Before she was kept quiet for too long, the removal case beside the big tree was opened.The window was opened a crack first, and the man saw that there was no one around, so he poked his head out of the window.

Liu Xi climbed up the window with difficulty along the stool, with obvious surprise on his face.He glanced up, and although he only saw a black shadow, he knew that the person he had been waiting for had arrived. "Sister, what you said is indeed correct. Today I went to Jianzhang Palace to meet with my father, and my father agreed that I don't need to watch those boring horse riding and shooting these few days."

"En." Xun Ying replied casually, naturally there could be no mistake.

"It's a pity, Father said it's only for these few days. After these few days, I still have to go back to study. Is there any way for me to stop studying in the future?!" people are more trusting.

The child's vigilance is not strong, Liu Xun can give him some protection, but he can't appease the child's longing for a playmate.When Xun Ying appeared suddenly, her attitude towards Liu Xi was not as respectful as other people in the palace were towards him, on the contrary, she was liked by the child.

"Why don't you want to learn martial arts?" Xun Ying didn't simply listen to what Liu Shi said about him as before, but asked a question.

"It's cruel." Liu Xi thought for a while before speaking. His knowledge of martial arts is riding and shooting.Riding a horse is better, but this hunting is really taking a life with one arrow.He has seen many such scenes in Shanglin Garden.Because this was Liu Xun's arrangement, he couldn't resist it.He could only watch one or two prey die under the arrows of the people around him every day.

Because Liu Xun knew that Liu Shi didn't like martial arts, he deliberately asked him to watch riding and archery every day.Such behavior, on the contrary, made Liu Xun more repulsive to martial arts.This was probably unexpected by Liu Xun.

"The queen mother hopes that Shi'er can be a kind person." Thinking of his mother, Liu Xi's face became obviously darker.Although Liu Xi didn't see Xu Pingjun's death with his own eyes, he also heard his mother's painful groans in the delivery room, as well as the pots of bright red blood being brought out.

Because of Xu Pingjun's death, Liu Shi couldn't sleep at night.The minions around him didn't know anything about it because he was too quiet.

The appearance of Xun Ying is like salvation for the young Liu Xi.Not only can she chat with him, but she can also make him sleep well every day.Children are much more contented than adults.

"Shi'er thinks I'm cruel?" Xun Ying deliberately misinterpreted Liu Shi's meaning, "Or is it that I'm not kind enough?!"

"No, of course my sister is the best!" Liu Xi hurriedly shook his head, he knew that the elder sister on the tree had a mysterious origin.None of his father's people around him could detect her existence.If she left in anger, he might not be able to find him.

"I know martial arts, and my martial arts are not low." Strictly speaking, the Xunying Society is not martial arts.Most of the methods she uses now are martial arts methods, so it cannot be said to be wrong, it can only be said to be incomplete.

Liu Xun naturally remembered that he said that martial arts were cruel, and he became more and more flustered when he heard what the man on the tree said.In his opinion, she might be really angry when she said this at this moment.

"Whether martial arts is cruel depends on the person who uses martial arts." Xun Ying continued, "Xiaoer, not learning martial arts does not mean that you are good. If you don't want to practice martial arts for a day, your father will let those generals follow you Perform a day of riding and archery in front of you. Those creatures who died under the bow and arrow, didn't they die because of you?!"

Hearing her words, Liu Xi's face turned pale.His idea is very simple. If he doesn't learn archery, he doesn't need to kill those animals.However, those animals will also be killed by those around him. "me……"

It is indeed difficult for a three-year-old child to bear such a blow.He looked almost shaky.

"If you start learning martial arts, then your royal father will naturally change his mind. Although some animals may die under your hands, you can't go hunting every day. It can be regarded as saving a lot of animals. Practicing martial arts, It can also be good." Xun Ying said, in fact, it can only be regarded as fallacy.There was only Liu Shi, a child present, and he couldn't tell what was fallacy and what was truth.

"Yes. Then I am willing to practice martial arts!" Liu Xi replied firmly.Children's thoughts are sometimes very stubborn, and no one can change them.But sometimes it is very superficial, easily changing the direction of his life.At this time, it depends on the method of the leader.

Liu Xun is a guide, and the way he guides is too strong.On the contrary, it is easy to make people feel rebellious, and the means of searching for opium are relatively soft.With little effort, she achieved what Liu Xun wanted to achieve.

"Xiao'er, your father expects a lot from you. If you follow your father's wishes, you will also be a good person, and you will be a great kind person. If you are chasing the superficial kindness, you will The gain outweighs the loss. Even if the original intention is good, it is only a small kindness." Xun Ying said again.

Liu Shi's heart was full of doubts, he obviously didn't quite understand the meaning of Xun Ying's words.However, there was one sentence that he understood. "What my sister means is that as long as Xi'er listens to the father, he will not disappoint the mother and become a kind person. Right?!"

"That's right." Xun Ying replied crisply.

Will Liu Xun turn Liu Shi into a kind person?This is unlikely.What Liu Xun likes is the legalist thought of the pre-Qin period, whether it is governing the country or being a person, it is based on this.Legalism is much more domineering and harsh than Confucianism or other thoughts.Such thinking is really not good.

Liu Xun wanted to train the next emperor, so he naturally wanted to let him go his own way.It is more likely that Liu Shi will learn Legalism to solve political affairs.

On the surface, this is not good.But in history, Liu Xi liked Confucianism and was gentle in dealing with people.He is fond of Confucianism, but abruptly turns Confucianism's "benevolence" into "softness", which is quite indecisive.Liu Xun didn't even worry about running the country alone, so he arranged for ministers to assist him.This is also the beginning of the future relatives of the Han Dynasty interfering in government affairs.

When he governed the country, there were many examples of decision-making that made the people suffer.Moreover, there are some ignorance of right and wrong, which leads to the death of loyal officials and the prosperity of treacherous officials.The decline of the Han Dynasty began with him.

From this point of view, the most "benevolent and righteous" Confucianism is not good in the hands of Liu Shi.Perhaps changing the course and abandoning Confucianism and learning the law is the real goodness for Liu Shi.In any case, it is impossible to be worse than in history.

The most important thing is that such Liu Shi is more in line with Liu Xun's wishes.This is why Xun Ying is willing to spend all his time on Liu Shi.