fake prince

Chapter 533
When Eunuch Zhao went out to get ginseng soup for the emperor, he happened to hear the news that the Empress Empress was about to arrive, so he hurried in to report to the emperor.

"The queen is here? Go and invite her in!"

It was the first time in more than ten years that the queen came over in person and brought snacks. How could the emperor not be delighted?
The emperor directly dropped the brush and walked out, and before he walked down the steps, the empress had already walked in from the outside, surrounded by several palace people.

"Empress!" The empress, who was dressed in plain casual clothes and was very gentle, walked in like this, making the emperor feel as if he had returned to more than ten years ago.

At that time, he had a deep relationship with the queen and his wife. Whenever he was busy with government affairs, except for the queen who could persuade the emperor and send some food to coax the emperor to eat, none of the other concubines had the guts to dare to fight against the emperor. Come to bother you when you are busy.

"Why did the sun come out from the west today, and you actually came to deliver refreshments in person?"

The emperor's eyes fell on the objects held by the maids, he stopped the queen Yingying from bowing down, supported her, held her hand, and asked gently.

The queen smiled, waved her hand, and asked people to put down the snacks and then retreat, saying: "I heard that he still has some credit for that, so let's take a look."

She came for Su Ziji, which did not surprise the emperor.

Now that she is here, he is still willing to continue coaxing him like this, the emperor is already somewhat content.

His expression remained unchanged, and he smiled: "Yeah, this kid looks like his father."

When it comes to the prince, the couple is no longer as silent as they were in the past ten years. The empress just fell into a trance, then came back to her senses and smiled: "Yeah, he does look a bit like Ah Fu."

The emperor knew that the empress had gone out to offer incense once, and she must have met Su Ziji there, knowing how outstanding that young man was.

Asking the queen to sit aside, the most honorable couple in the world chatted for a while around Su Ziji like an ordinary couple.

It was nothing more than the emperor picking up some things that could be said about Su Ziji and telling the empress.

Hearing that Su Ziji had made great achievements in water control, he actually presided over the construction of water diversion channels and dams in Shun'an Mansion by himself, the queen couldn't help being slightly surprised.

"This child is more courageous." These words are not like a blame, but more a kind of pride.

The emperor also had to admit that Su Ziji was very decisive in this matter.

Being decisive and being able to do the right thing at the right time, although a mere canal and dam is insignificant to the emperor, it is of great significance.

The emperor couldn't help admiring and said: "It's a bit bold, but it's still safe to do things, and he can also handle errands. For his current position, it's not bad."

The emperor said it was right, the test was actually very good, even though he did not come here simply to listen to what the emperor said, but the emperor praised Su Ziji at this time, giving such an evaluation, the empress was still honored.

Seeing the queen smiling and listening, the emperor became more and more in a good mood, and told some things about Su Ziji, which were all reported in the local newspapers. When he finally said that he had made an order to give Qi Hongxin an official position, but he didn't The emperor gave Su Ziji a reward, and the emperor explained it this way: "Su Ziji has done this errand, and I will let him return to Beijing. With credit, his name can be entered in the roster of the clan mansion. Officials are promoted this way. It has nothing to do with the princes and grandchildren."

The queen expressed her understanding: "Your Majesty has a reason to do this, and I believe that Your Majesty will not deceive my concubine."

The two chatted for a while before the queen left.

Watching her leave, the emperor was stunned for a long time, picked up a piece of dessert, put it in his mouth, it was sweet and glutinous in the mouth, the taste was actually not very good, but it was very familiar.

"It's really her craftsmanship." The emperor ate slowly, and couldn't help but smile, a bitter smile.

The emperor stood up, and the imperial study room was very deep. After taking a walk for a while, the emperor saw some eunuchs sent some memorials, and with the help of Eunuch Zhao, they put them on the case.

Looking at the place where the memorial was just reviewed, another small pile was piled up, even though he was used to it long ago, the emperor sighed silently again.

Feeling tired and out of energy.

The emperor picked up a memorial from the new pile, and before unfolding it, his eyes sank when he looked at it this way.

This was delivered by the person I placed in Shun'an Mansion to watch over Su Ziji and Qi Hongxin, and it should be another report about Su Ziji and Qi Hongxin.

When I was about to watch it, I suddenly heard the sound of a zither coming from outside.

Who is playing the piano?

This is the imperial palace, not the bustling streets outside, nor is it a private mansion where officials and eunuchs gather together. It is some distance away from the harem. Who is so bold to play the piano in such a place?

The emperor was puzzled, and glanced at Eunuch Zhao: "Let someone go and find out who is playing the piano."

"Yes, this old slave will be investigated." Eunuch Zhao immediately retreated.

Both the emperor and Eunuch Zhao felt that the most likely possibility was that some palace concubine suddenly lost her mind and ran to play the piano nearby to hook up with the emperor.

"I don't know what to say!" The emperor said coldly, holding the secret document that reported Su Ziji and Qi Hongxin's information in his hand, and opened it to read.

After reading the above content, the emperor's face suddenly sank.

"Qi Hongxin died like this?" The emperor's expression darkened slightly due to the way of death, which can be regarded as a famous minister.

Although Qi Hongxin worked diligently before, and made contributions in the Shun'an Mansion, the emperor "sees" Su Ziji's character and mind, so the emperor decided to let it go.

But even the emperor didn't expect that it was such a coincidence that the eunuch died on the embankment when the eunuch arrived.

More than ten years ago, the prince, his favorite son, was killed by him. The prince's mansion was wiped out overnight, and there was no one alive. I cared, but when I came back to my senses, even though I couldn't regret it, there was a thorn in my heart that I couldn't extricate myself from.

Outsiders may think that he has ignored Qi Hongxin for more than ten years, allowed him to work hard to do practical things, and has always suppressed him to prevent him from being promoted. not to be reused.

But in fact, there is one person who is related to the father-son fratricide. No matter what their status is, in the eyes of the emperor, they are very disgusting.

"I am not a mean and ungrateful king, so I sent him away from afar."

"Switch to another emperor, I'm afraid he would have been executed long ago."

"But now, Qi Hongxin, if you are dead, the people of those days will be almost extinct... that's fine." Looking at the secret book in his hand, the emperor sighed, and he didn't hesitate any longer with the ink pen in his hand: "Let Su Ziji wait for the flood." After the matter has been dealt with, you should return to Beijing by imperial edict."

What was handed over this time were several secret documents that were sent to Beijing one after another, and they were handed over to the imperial court together because of the arrival of the front and back.

After reading the above secret booklet, the emperor picked up another secret booklet and opened it to read. After reading it for a while, his complexion sank.

"Turn up the lights!"

(End of this chapter)