Early the next morning, a young eunuch came to the prince's residence to convey His Majesty's oral instructions, announcing his entry into the palace.
Ji Chengjue did not rush into the palace early to wait, but slept until full, and then leisurely ate two bowls of meat porridge cooked by the young lady of the He family. Then he sat contentedly on the carriage driven by Eunuch Zhang and headed towards the palace.
It’s not that he did it himself, it’s just because he didn’t attend the morning court. He went there early and waited in the palace. He had to wait until his father came after the court. He was waiting, naturally. It’s more comfortable to wait at home.
As for the most important attitude of the emperor,
between father and son,
there is really no need for too much cumbersome hypocrisy.
Sitting in the Imperial Study Room, taking the initiative to drink two cups of tea, footsteps came from outside.
Ji Chengjue put down the tea cup and stood up immediately;
Then,
Emperor Yan walked into the imperial study and glanced at Ji Cheng who was standing in the corner. Queen Jue said nothing and stretched out her arms. Wei Zhonghe personally helped Yan Emperor take off his dragon robe.
After the dragon robe was taken off and new tea was served, Wei Zhonghe walked out of the imperial study with understanding and stood at the door waiting.
Since the prince in the palace left on Tianhu Mountain, Dayan’s secret espionage department has been headed by his father-in-law Wei, both in name and in reality.
There are some things that others can’t smell. If he can’t smell them, then he will really have no shame in staying in this position.
The most important thing is that you can’t kill the officials who came from Jinshi background to do something, but you can’t kill them to silence them. It’s really not that difficult to investigate the person behind the scenes.
But Wei Zhonghe only tasted it briefly, and stopped after finding out the shadow of the sixth prince.
Without Emperor Yan’s will, it would be inconvenient for him to continue digging.
Eunuch Wei, who was standing at the door, couldn't help feeling a little emotional.
I used to be used to seeing His Majesty being harsh on His Highness Sixth Prince,
but now it seems,
p>
This Sixth Highness is by no means an easy-going master. You thought you had eliminated his wings long ago, but he can always give you some more "surprises".
This kind of skill and feeling made Eunuch Wei couldn't help but think of the time when he first entered the palace to serve His Majesty. His Majesty was young at that time, but he already showed such a strong personality in his actions. The atmosphere of "the pearl of wisdom is within reach".
It’s just that unlike His Majesty, Your Majesty has always been excellent. Although the late Emperor made all kinds of absurdities when he was in power, he never wavered or was ambiguous on the matter of establishing the Crown Prince. .
Eunuch Wei narrowed his eyes subconsciously and continued to wear a Maitreya-like smile on his face.
As a slave, he can only think about these treasonous things in his heart. He is not allowed to interfere in the affairs of the Tian family.
In the Imperial Study Room,
Emperor Yan sat down.
Ji Chengjue stepped forward and saluted:
"My son, I would like to send my regards to my father."
"Excuse me."
"Thank you, my father."
"From the Ministry of Household Affairs Let’s talk about it?”
“If I go back to my father, I was planning to go to the palace tomorrow to see him.”
Ji said. Cheng Jue took out a thick booklet from his arms and took the initiative to deliver it to Emperor Yan's case without calling Eunuch Wei to come in.
"Father, this is what I have gained from observing the Ministry of Finance these days. At the same time, I also have thirteen suggestions on how to improve the government of the money and grain merchants of Yan Dynasty. Please take a look at it. ”
Huang Yan put his palm on the fold and patted it gently.
What he asked before was about the Ministry of Household Affairs.
His son also answered about the Ministry of Household Affairs;
The so-called original Household Bureau Shangshu Xu Guanghuai is actually not a member of the Ministry of Revenue at this time.
No,
he is not even a person.
Emperor Yan stretched out his hand to rub his brows tiredly. He had to be busy with many things in a day, so sometimes when he wanted to play mental battle with his son, he often seemed a little unable to do what he wanted.
In fact, he knew in his heart that it was not that he was too tired, but that this son was really not an ordinary person.
"I'll look at it later."
"Yes, Father."
"What do you think about the alliance with Chu?" Yan Huang asked.
Ji Chengjue remained silent.
The Emperor Yan was waiting, and he thought his son was thinking;
After all, this was a big matter, and he could not and dare not answer it rashly.
The emperor often questions the prince, and the prince must answer seriously.
But after taking two sips of tea, Emperor Yan found that his son was still just standing there with a dull expression, not thinking.
"Tell me."
Emperor Yan asked again.
Ji Chengjue bowed his head and said:
"If you want to reply to your father, I, I, I have already finished reporting."
"Have you finished reporting?"
p>
"Yes, Father."
Emperor Yan sighed, and then he adjusted his sitting posture, leaned to the right side of the chair, and pointed at Ji Chengjue ,
said:
“It’s getting more and more outrageous.”
This is a warning.
But when Ji Chengjue heard these words, he couldn't help but think of what the man surnamed Zheng once said, which was both true and true.
You have to use yourself,
You have to suppress yourself,
It’s very confusing, right?
I know what you care about. You don’t care about your family or relatives. All you care about is your world.
For so many years,
has been beaten repeatedly,
Ji Chengjue has figured out a set of countermeasures.
I am your son. The bottom line for you is that you can destroy your son as you like, but it is best not to kill him.
This is your mountain-like fatherly love.
Because I can help you manage money and food, so that you can fulfill your long-cherished wish to unify all the Xia, so I can stand here, stand in front of you;
Because of this collective attack Yes, it's those Jinshi officials. For the sake of your eternal inheritance, you will not attack them, but instead sacrifice Xu Guanghuai, who you use fairly smoothly.
The identity of father and son can no longer form a specific bond. People say that a tiger will not eat its children, but in the case of my father, he will not eat his children, he just ignores them.
Then I can only use the things you are most reluctant to part with to force you to make concessions and force you to tolerate me.
Am I presumptuous?
Okay,
Young master, when I came to Beijing this time, I already had a clear idea.
He thought so in his heart, but in his mouth, Ji Chengjue still said in fear:
"I don't dare."
Yan Huang stared at He looked at his son and said nothing.
He dislikes this kind of "succinct and concise" conversation method.
You can understand each other in just one sentence.
No matter how complicated things are,
It seems that after a few words, the exchange is over.
This is very inconsistent with the normal "communication" and "pairing" mode,
But each other knows clearly in their hearts, and one or two sentences can clarify all the meanings,
p>
In addition, there are no outsiders at the moment,
Is it possible that the father and son have to go out of their way to put on a show of you and me going back and forth to spend more time?
Things aside,
As a generation of emperors,
your thoughts can be completely guessed, which is an extremely sensitive matter in itself. .
At this moment, Eunuch Wei walked in and reported:
"Your Majesty, the prince is here."
"Let him in."
The prince came in, but when he saw Ji Chengjue who was also standing in the imperial study, he was slightly surprised, but a warm and gentle smile immediately appeared on his face and said:
< p>"Sixth brother, you are here too. I haven't seen you for so many days, which makes me think a lot."Ji Chengjue stood there without moving, his eyes wandering to the right;
If you pay attention at this time, Emperor Yan also made a similar action at this time.
Obviously,
the father and son chose to skip the hypocritical "enthusiasm" and "courtesy" towards His Royal Highness.
It's not that Ji Chengjue is aloof. In fact, he is not that sharp on weekdays. It's just that he hasn't broken away from the previous mode of communication with his father.
Emperor Yan also had the same feeling. Seeing the prince standing in front of Ji Chengjue and asking for welfare, the brothers were harmonious. He had just treated him, the sixth son, and himself.Emperor Yan, who felt uncomfortable speaking too simply, suddenly felt a deeper disgust.
He even had the urge to ask the prince,
I will give you a sword now,
Kill your sixth brother.
Are you willing?
Of course, these thoughts can only move in my heart, just like Eunuch Wei who was standing at the door before.
The hardest thing in the world is the belly, because it can separate people's hearts.
It’s hard for you to guess what that person is thinking under the disguise of skin.
The prince was not upset after being eaten cold. He just turned to face Emperor Yan and said:
"Father, all the details of the covenant have been finalized."< /p>
The prince spent a lot of effort to complete this covenant. It can be said that this is the first major event in the true sense that he has done after taking over the East Palace. He attaches great importance to it and also Very cautious.
Although Xu Guanghuai’s accident caused some disturbance to the alliance, the problem was not that big.
Emperor Yan nodded and said:
"Thank you for your hard work, Prince."
"I don't dare to say thank you for your hard work. This is my duty."
Wei Zhonghe came over and delivered a piece of paper to Emperor Yan.
The Emperor Yan stretched out his hand, turned over the pages, and said:
"Okay, all of you, please step aside. I am tired."
The prince was stunned for a moment. , he did not expect this situation.
A simple sentence of hard work, a simple polite sentence, and then you are forced to quit?
I have been working so hard these days, forgetting food and sleep, and just let it go with such a light sentence?
Of course the prince does not want any reward. As the prince of a country, he is actually at the level where there is no reward. You can't let Emperor Yan abdicate and become the supreme emperor and give up his position to him, right?
Ji Chengjue looked at the prince's expression and wanted to laugh.
What's the matter?
You still want to hear the old man's praise?
Let the old man kiss you, hug you and lift you up?
But soon,
Ji Chengjue frowned slightly,
Oh,
Why do I look down on others?
p>
Obviously they are laid by the same old bastard,
But you are the father,
I am the bastard?
Of course, at such an old age, there is nothing to be jealous of.
Let’s put aside the outer layer of the prince’s dress,
Our mother clan was bulldozed by the one above. My mother left early, and your mother is also hysterical. Okay, what's the taste of these two little bastards eating here?
As soon as he thought about this,
Ji Chengjue raised his head and looked at Emperor Yan who was sitting on top,
< p>Hey,Old bastard.
Everyone has his own heartThinking, they may be dark and rebellious, but they are all cleverly concealed by disguise.
"My lord, please retire!"
"My lord, please retire!"
Ji Chengjue and the prince walked out of the imperial study room together. Outside the imperial study room, there was the imperial palace. garden.
The prince did not seem to continue the drama of brothers and sisters, but stopped first, and Ji Chengjue also stopped.
"You know about Xu Shangshu, right?"
Ji Chengjue nodded and replied: "I have heard about it."
"You are not Are you watching the news in the household department? "
Your boss in the household department was kicked down, and you just heard about it?
"The prince is joking. My brother, I just click on the knot in the household department. There is nothing else to do."
"Sixth brother, you are talented. , I have no doubt about this, brother."
"Thank you, Prince. You are a role model for our brothers."
"Do more good things for the country. Family, do more business."
"I will obey the prince's teachings."
The prince seemed to think that this was a bit harsh. The prince hesitated and said again:< /p>
"Are you free today?"
"What are the prince's orders?"
"A servant at home brought some game. You know, I I'm not used to eating these, but the princess should like it. You can take a portion yourself, and send the rest to Xiyuan for me."
"I understand, thank you Prince for the reward."
p>The wedding date was interrupted due to the war.
Besides, according to customs and etiquette, newlyweds are not allowed to meet in private before they get married. Therefore, it is not appropriate for the prince to go to the West Garden now, as it will appear very rude.
At this point, Ji Chengjue was not as comfortable as Ji Chengjue. His marriage to the young lady of the He family had not been officially arranged, but he still directly arranged for her to live in his mansion.
Well,
Because my uncle-in-law doesn’t dare to swing a knife at him now.
But Li Liangshen, who is beside the princess,
dares to swing his sword at the prince.
"Sixth brother, when the covenant is concluded, you can also come with me to welcome me on my wedding day."
When the last wedding started,
Ji Chengjue was not in the wedding team.
He was wearing a police uniform and sitting in Quande Building eating duck.
Now, he is back, legitimately back, and he needs to invite himself as a matter of course.
Obviously, the prince had already suspected him about Xu Guanghuai's downfall, but Ji Chengjue didn't even think of hiding it from his father, so how could he still be afraid of being known by the prince?
"This is my honor."
"You and I, brothers, why should we be so different from each other?"
"Prince, there is a difference between the king and the minister."< /p>
"Alas..."
TooZi let out a sigh, turned around, and left first.
He is going to the side hall, and he has his own matters to deal with.
As for Ji Chengjue, he wanted to leave the palace and return to the prince's residence, so he took a different route.
We walked to the gate of the palace and got on the carriage driven by Eunuch Zhang.
Eunuch Zhang said while driving:
"Master, the East Palace is starting to purchase things again. Maybe they are preparing for the second wedding."
p>
"The prince just asked me to accompany him on his wedding day."
"Then I will prepare some gifts these days?"
Ji Cheng Jue shook his head and
said:
"The knot cannot be completed."
......
In the imperial study room,
In his hand, Emperor Yan was looking at the booklet that Ji Chengjue had presented earlier.
Wei Zhonghe came over to refill the tea and reminded in a low voice:
"Your Majesty, is it time for lunch?"
Emperor Yan put down the book in his hand.
Unknowingly, I had been looking at this booklet for a long time, nodded and said:
"Pass the meal around."
"Yes."< /p>
Wei Zhonghe turned around and prepared to go down to pass the meal.
"And..."
Wei Zhonghe immediately turned around and waited for instructions.
Emperor Yan pointed to the pile of documents about the covenant that the prince had sent to him on the left half of his table.
Wei Zhonghe knew that these documents were of no use to His Majesty. Didn’t look.
"Tell Zhao Jiulang and the others that I have read the details of the covenant carefully and there is nothing wrong with it;
Approval and seal,
Let them The formal certificate of credentials will be made and sent to Yupan City as soon as possible.”
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Thank you to Feng, Xianqishi and Wu Chang C for becoming the 104th member of Demon Lin. And the 105th alliance leader!
This chapter is supplemented by yesterday’s update.