Hidden Sky Light

Later, Qi Shan entered, "Your Majesty, General Shen is here."

Chen Ling's eyes paused, and she said softly, "Xuan."

Qishan responded.

Two hours ago, someone came to complain to her...

The corner of Chen Ling's mouth tickled slightly.

Shen Ci entered and knelt down on one knee, "Shen Ci has seen His Majesty."

Qishan made a wink, the inner courtier serving in the hall withdrew, and Qishan himself also withdrew.

Chen Ling didn't look up, and continued to whisper, "A fight?"

"Well." Someone confessed.

Chen Ling still didn't look up, and said leisurely, "The first day I took over as the commander of the Imperial Guard, I fought. Someone came to me and sued you, saying that you have nothing to fear..."

Shen Ci chuckled, "Is he really here?"

He asked him to come, and he really came to complain, this brain...

Only then did Chen Ling look up at him, "Otherwise?"

Shen Ci looked at her, "What did you say to His Majesty?"

Chen Ling slowly put down the booklet in his hand, and seemed to explore, "Like saying, you beat all the generals of the Imperial Army in the palace one by one?"

Shen Ci smiled.

Chen Ling looked at him, "Hey, did you really beat me?"

Shen Ci said solemnly, "I just taught Zhao Lunchi a lesson, but the others have not practiced for a long time. When I asked, everyone was interested and had to pass it..."

Chen Ling sighed, "Shen Ci..."

Before she finished speaking, he said tacitly, "Going well."

Chen Ling then laughed.

She doesn't care about him.

Shen Ci also looked at her with a smile, and said warmly, "Your Majesty, can you get up at the end?"

Chen Ling said softly, "Shen Zi'an, you are so spoiled..."

Shen Ci looked at her, "You have pets, but you don't have them."

Chen Ling couldn't help laughing.

Shen Ci stepped forward and looked at her seriously and closely.

Chen Ling held the book in front of him, "What do I do?"

Shen Ci said earnestly, "I saw it for the first time in the early morning, I didn't see enough, I want to take a good look."

As soon as he finished speaking, he picked her up, and the book slipped from her hand. She exclaimed, but did not dare to speak loudly, "Shen Zi'an, don't make trouble!"

This is Lihe Palace...

Lihe Palace also has an apse, and he picked her up.

The Lihe Hall is where government affairs are handled, and there is a dragon tower in the apse for afternoon rest.

Shen Ci hugged her, and the two kissed behind the screen in the apse.

After waiting for a while, Chen Ling let go of his lips, his face was all red, "I still have something to do..."

The tip of her nose was still against the tip of his nose, Shen Ci said warmly, "Well."

Chen Ling kissed his forehead again, "Go see A Nian."

"Okay." He remained warm.

She looked at him and continued, "I just returned to Beijing, the DPRK has really overwhelmed a lot of things. I have to be busy for the past two days, and there will be a palace banquet tomorrow, so I can take care of Xu Jiao..."

She wanted to explain it to him.

Shen Ci kissed her lips again, "I know, I'm busy with you, I happened to be on duty today and went to see everywhere in the palace."

Chen Ling also hummed softly, and his heart was full of warmth.

He continued, "I'm all in the palace, with you."

Chen Ling leaned over and put his forehead on his forehead, "Are you on duty tonight?"

He said in a deep voice, "Does Your Majesty want me to be on duty tonight?"

Chen Ling: "…"

Chen Ling blushed, "What do you think?"

Shen Ci smiled, "Then I'll be on duty."

Chen Ling looked at him, and his heart beat faster for no reason.

Shen Ci continued to ask, "When does Your Majesty want me to come?"

Chen Lingyu's eyelashes blinked slightly, and hesitantly said, "Come later..."

His voice seemed to be bewitched and full of ambiguity, "Isn't there an early morning tomorrow? Would you like to come later?"

Chen Ling knew that he was doing it on purpose, so he rubbed the tip of his nose against his, and laughed softly, "Let you hold me to sleep, what are you thinking?"

He smiled, "I'm trying to hold you to sleep, can't I think?"

Chen Lingwu blushed.

He kissed her lips again.

"Your Majesty, Master Fang Siping asks to see you." Qi Shan's voice sounded in the front hall.

The two had to interrupt.

"I know." Chen Ling responded.

Knowing, it means waiting.

Qi Shan backed out.

Back in Beijing, busy is the norm, this is the first day back to Beijing, there are not many things, and it will only be more busy in the future...

Shen Ci kissed her side cheek, "I'm going out first."

She called him, "Zi An."

Shen Ci smiled, "You are not Chen Ling who is Shen Ci alone."

She looks at him.

Shen Ci let her down, "The last general is in the palace, and His Majesty summons me, and I will come."

Chen Ling stood on tiptoe and kissed him.

He smiled and left the hall.

…

Outside the hall, Fang Siping was waiting. Seeing Shen Ci leaving the hall, Fang Siping was surprised, "Shen..."

He originally wanted to call Shen Ci.

They were in the East Palace earlier, and Fang Siping made good friends with Shen Ci.

But now in the palace, Fang Siping bowed and handed over, "General Shen."

There is respect, and you can hear the kindness.

Shen Ci was not so restrained, and said directly, "Siping."

Fang Siping also laughed.

Where there is Shen Ci, it seems that nothing has changed as before.

"Go, His Majesty is waiting for you." Shen Ci patted his shoulder.

Fang Siping said with a smile, "Zi'an, find a place to drink and reminisce later."

I glanced at him from a distance in the early morning, but didn't come forward to speak. When I went to find him later, he was surrounded by a crowd, and then went to the errand. He also went to the political affairs hall, and now I have time to invite him.

Shen Ci should be ok, "I just returned to Beijing. There have been a lot of things about the Imperial Army in the past two days, and it happened every two days."

"Okay." Fang Siping responded.

"I'll go first, see you later." Shen Ci said goodbye, and Fang Siping also said goodbye, and then entered the hall with Qi Shan.

Just now, Shen Ci came out a little late. Chen Ling had already sorted out his clothes in front of the bronze mirror. Right now, it was the same as before, but there was still a faint glint in his eyes, but he couldn't tell if he didn't look carefully.

"Fang Siping has met His Majesty." Fang Siping raised his front hem and knelt down.

"Pingshen, Zichu." Chen Ling deliberately didn't look up at him, but her voice had long since regained her accustomed coldness and self-control.

"Thank you, Your Majesty." Fang Siping got up.

"Tell me, what's the matter?" Fang Siping was her companion earlier, and now he is also a close minister of the emperor. Chen Ling knew his temperament very well, so he asked directly.

Fang Siping cupped his hands and said, "Your Majesty, after the early dynasty, Wei Chen has been thinking about Enke, and Wei Chen thought that it would be inappropriate for Wei Chen to be the chief officer."

Chen Ling had to look at him.

Fang Siping lowered his head, the eyes of the two just didn't meet.

Chen Ling was peaceful, "Continue talking."

Fang Siping also continued, "The matter of Enke is a major event held every three years in the DPRK. It is an important task for the DPRK to select and appoint talents, and to reserve talents. It should be handled by officials with both talent and knowledge and high morality. Ning Xiang is still in Fuyang County, but he will arrive in Beijing before the end of the year. Before Ning Xiang arrives in Beijing, Wei Chen can take charge of Enke's affairs in advance. When Ning Xiang returns to the court, the matter should be handed over to Ning Xiang again. Your Majesty approves."

After Fang Siping finished speaking, he bowed again.

Fang Siping's temperament is calm, and he is used to thinking carefully about everything. In Fang Siping's view, this matter is really inappropriate, and he will face the Holy Spirit.

Chen Ling was not surprised, he looked down at Zhezi again, and said, "Zichu, when this matter was in Miaocheng, the teacher discussed it with me, and it was the teacher who suggested that you be in charge of Enke this time, there is no other side. The reason is only suitable for the ears.”

Fang Siping was surprised, raised his eyes to look at the emperor, and saw that the emperor looked at Zhezi but didn't look at him, "Zichu, you lack some enthusiasm, but if you don't face the difficulties, then you will always lack enthusiasm, I and my teacher are both here, What are you afraid of?"

Fang Siping was speechless.

Chen Ling continued, "As far as you are concerned, the officialdom is like sailing against the current. If you don't advance, you will retreat. If you don't go up, how long are you going to stay in the position of the official minister? Isn't there someone pushing you all the time? , you have to push yourself."

Fang Siping was stunned: "..."

Chen Ling said again, "As far as I am concerned, whoever is suitable for Enke to take charge of the main job is not originally suitable for one person, but to use people around me, so we must put people in the right position, if you don't, How long can the teacher last, and when the teacher is out of reach, the people around me can't stand up, is it possible that I can't trust people in this position?"

Fang Siping hesitated, "Your Majesty."

Chen Ling then looked at him, "Zichu, if you can't figure it out clearly, what does the principal of Enke do? The principal of Enke is the chief examiner, and all the officials selected by Enke from this year to the DPRK are all graces. Disciple of the head of the department, who will not be released in this position, do I and Ning Xiang have no idea?"

Fang Siping lifted the hem of his clothes and knelt down again, "Your Majesty, it's the Wei minister who didn't think carefully."

"Qi Shan." Chen Ling called.

Qi Shan entered, "Your Majesty."

Chen Lingchao Qi Shandao said, "Let the Hanlin Academy draw up the decree. From now on, Fang Siping, the minister of the Ministry of Personnel, will also serve as the editor of the Hanlin Academy and be solely responsible for Enke."

"Yes." Qi Shan responded.

Chen Ling said softly, "Zichu, don't live up to my expectations."

Fang Siping kowtowed, "The minister leads the order."

"Go out." Chen Ling looked back again.

After Fang Siping left the hall, Chen Ling's eyes fell into a trance again, remembering what the teacher said earlier.

- It is not a blessing to know that Sai Weng loses his horse. The Huaicheng Rebellion has been decided at the beginning, and the power in the court can be gradually gathered by His Majesty. The matter of Enke is the beginning.

- I understand what the teacher meant.

Chen Ling looked back.

***

Shen resigned to Chaoyang Palace to meet A Nian.

Yesterday I promised him, today is the first day of returning to the palace, and I want to come to see him in the palace.

"General!" The guards on duty surrendered.

He is the commander of the forbidden army, and it is convenient to enter and exit everywhere, and no one will stop him.

"Mother Fang, I'll come and see Your Highness." Shen Ci saw Mama Fang in the garden.

Madam Fang stepped forward, "Earlier, King Jingping fell asleep in his arms, and now, he is almost awake."

Shen Ci smiled and said, "Is it convenient to see?"

Shen Ci was gentle, and Mother Fang nodded, "Convenient."

Shen Ci thank you.

Fang Momo was aware that the emperor asked General Shen to serve in the forbidden army to facilitate General Shen to see the prince. Besides, it was more difficult to see the prince than the emperor.

Mommy Fang knew that.

Shen Ci entered and saw that A Nian was still asleep on the bed, sleeping well.

Shen Ci stepped forward, but also lightly, for fear of waking him up.

If he didn't see him for a day, he would miss him. If he went to Licheng, how much he would miss him...

He doesn't know his own.

In his thoughts, A Nian woke up in a daze, "Uncle Shen~"

A Nian rubbed his eyes and sat up.

Shen Ci said gently, "His Royal Highness, back to the palace, you can't call Uncle Shen anymore, you have to call Shen Ci."

Anian tilted his head to look at him, and said in a milky voice, "But, I like to call Uncle Shen."

Shen Ci smiled, "Then call in private."

A Nian came to the spirit, "Is it private now?"

The timing was impeccable, Shen Ci nodded, "Forget it."

"Uncle Shen!" A Nian called sweetly.

A Nian continued to diverge, "Then... can you call Uncle Shen when Mama Fang is around?"

"Um."

"Can I call Uncle Shen when Mama Fang is here and there are others?"

Shen Ci shook his head.

A Nian giggled, "Then I'll call twice more now!"

"Uncle Shen!"

"Uncle Shen!"

Shen Ci's heart seemed to melt, and he would also think, one day, when he calls his father, what will he do...

Shen Ci lowered his eyebrows and smiled.

Anian leaned closer, "Uncle Shen, can I see you every day in the palace in the future?"

Shen Ci replied, "If I am on duty, I will come to see His Highness."

A Nian made an inference, "Then will you be on duty every day?"

Shen Ci smiled, "How come?"

Ah Nian seems a little regretful.

Shen Ci couldn't stand his gaze and said softly, "I won't be on duty every day, but when I'm not on duty, I will try my best to come to the palace."

Anian embraces him.

Shen Ci sighed, "Your Highness, no."

A Nian whispered, "Isn't it possible now?"

Shen Ci found that he was really smart.

Anian said again, "Uncle Shen, can I practice daggers and small wooden swords for you?"

"Okay." Shen Ci looked at him, "but get dressed first."

Anian nodded, "I'll do it myself."

This time, Anian can do a lot of things within his ability. He can barely wear clothes, but his movements are slow. He is usually afraid that he will be cold, but when he returns to Chaoyang Hall, there is floor heating, which is very warm, and he himself is willing, so Shen Ci Accompany him slowly.

A Nian is too young, and sometimes he still can't find his sleeves.

Shen Ci corrected, "His Royal Highness, here."

A Nian suddenly realized, "That's right!"

A Nian is like him, but also like A Ling, Xiao Ling...

After getting dressed, Shen Ci helped him tie the knot.

Ah Nian will not.

While Shen Ci tied the knot for him, he listened to him say, "Uncle Shen, why did Dabu say that practicing daggers and small wooden swords is not a proper job..."

Shen Ci paused, Uncle, King Jingping?

Shen Ci looked at him, but he didn't want to directly brush Chen Xiuyuan's face, and he didn't want to cause A Nian confusion, so he said, "This is called physical fitness. Only when you are healthy can you do a lot of serious things."

A Nian suddenly stopped talking, as if thinking about this matter seriously.

Shen Ci dressed him, just a little thirsty, got up to drink water.

Just opened the teacup, poured the water, took a sip and didn't swallow it, and listened to A Nian seriously, "Then Uncle Shen, can you help the father and emperor to keep fit together?"

puff!

Shen Ci choked, kept coughing, and looked at him anxiously.

Shen Ci's face flushed, "Your Highness."

A Nian said earnestly, "My father is always busy, and there are endless things to do every day. I also want my father to be well."

After Ah Nian finished speaking, he kept looking at him.

Shen Ci was stunned, and suddenly understood that A Nian was concerned about Chen Ling.

Shen Ci's face turned even redder. Although he was embarrassed, he had to say, "Okay, I will keep fit for His Majesty."

After finishing speaking, I couldn't help but sigh in my heart, what to say...

A Nian embraced him, "Uncle Shen!"

He smiled, he was happy.

Outside the hall, Fang Momo's voice came, "General Shen, someone is looking for you."

He just came over from A Ling. It wasn't that A Ling was looking for him, it was the forbidden army. Afraid of something important, Shen Ci got up and said, "His Royal Highness, I have something to go. You are with Mother Fang."

"Yeah." A Nian nodded obediently.

Shen Ci came out of the hall, and Fang Momo happened to come in to take care of him.

Shen Ci really saw that it was a forbidden army, "General, someone from the general's mansion sent a letter to the palace and gave it to the general."

Shen Ci took it and saw that it was Xiao Wu's handwriting.

He told Xiao Wu that he was on duty in the palace today and would go back tomorrow. Xiao Wu would not rashly send a letter to the palace. He opened the letter and saw that there was only the word "Zixiao" on the letter.

Guo Zixiao…

He asked Zixiao to investigate Liutu, there should be news.

Xiaowu knew that he was waiting for Zixiao's news, so someone sent this letter. He didn't say anything else, Zixiao's letter should be in Xiaowu's hands.

It's still early, and it's too late to leave the palace.

Shen Ci went to the gate of the Zhonggong.

Xiao Wu is clever, since he asked someone to send him a letter, he must be waiting at the gate of the Zhonggong.

Sure enough, Xiao Wu was already there at the gate of the Zhonggong, Shen Ci got into the carriage, and the guards on duty sent him off, "General, walk slowly."

"General." Xiao Wucai said, Shen Ci said in a deep voice, "Let's go out of the palace."

Small five do it.

…

Xiao Wu drove the carriage out of the palace and did not return directly to the Shen residence.

Not far after leaving the palace, in a secluded place, the carriage stopped, and Xiao Wu also handed the letter to him.

Shen Ci took it.

There are not too many complicated things in the letter. In short, the willow soil transaction was found out, and it was done by a wandering merchant. Because of the huge profits, many high-ranking officials and aristocrats recognized the willow soil, but the walking merchants have been to places like Qucheng. I have also been to places along the road, and all the rhetoric fit together. In order to avoid doubts, he also went to meet the traveling merchants in person. It did sound like no problem. It was just an ordinary business, and there was nothing special about it.

Seeing this, Shen Ci's eyes stopped briefly.

Could it be that he thinks too much, is it just an ordinary business?

Shen Ci didn't know if he should be relieved, or if he should continue to be worried, so he continued to read down. At the end of the letter, he generally said that there was no abnormality in the Liutu business at the moment, either there was really no problem, or he was completely manipulated, so The clues have been reconstructed, and everything is fine and seamless, and the other party is thoughtful...

Right now, that possibility is laughable.

Shen Ci sighed in his heart, is he really over-hearted?

No matter if he was over-hearted, he asked Zixiao to check because he was worried.

It has nothing to do with Ancheng.

Shen Ci was slightly relieved.

When he remembered that his eldest brother appeared near Qucheng and Yaocheng at the same time, he actually had a vague idea in his heart, but Zixiao's letter gave him a reassurance.

At the end of the letter, Guo Zixiao also set off for Licheng Border Pass.

Shen Ci is relieved.

***

Ancheng Shen residence.

Yu Manlou closed the door of the house, only Shen Ying was in the room, "Master, someone is investigating the matter of Liutu, and I have also asked about the traveling merchants, and there should be no flaws, it sounds like the second master's person. ."

Shen Ying nodded, "He's been to Qucheng, so he should have found clues, so it's not surprising that people can check."

This is all okay, Yu Manlou said again, "There are still people who are asking about the current situation of the uncle, the business of the Shen family, and things related to Mr. Lei... These things have been cleaned up, and the relationship between the Shen family can be cleared away, Unless it's unexpected."

Shen Ying responded in a deep voice.

Yu Manlou sighed, "Master, has this matter passed?"

Shen Ying raised his eyebrows, Harmiya should return to Xirong now, Tan Jin is dead, only Chen Xian can be a demon, but Chen Xian is despicable, he will not let him easily, let go of the Shen family, like a thorn in the back, this is The matter is only temporarily gone, but not the past. The calmer it is, the more undercurrents and crises are looming inside...

Take one wrong step, and you'll be doomed.

The Huaicheng Rebellion can be settled so quickly, the emperor is not an embroidered pillow...

Paper can't contain fire, he never knew.

What he can do is try to delay the time and do other things clean.

- There is no reason for this, and the blood of the royal family is not allowed to be confused.

—Chen Xian, kid, bully me!

- Xingyun, the teacher is sorry for you, sorry for the Shen family, get out quickly!

Seeing that Shen Ying was silent, Yu Manlou said again, "Master?"

Shen Ying shook her head, "After a few years, I will bring Shanhai to Beijing."

Yu Manlou was surprised, "Master?"

Shen Yingdao said, "Chen Xian is a villain, he will definitely do the things behind his back, and the emperor will definitely know that at that time, the entire Shen family will be buried with him."

Yu Manlou was shocked.

Shen Ying lowered her eyes, "Uncle Yu, do something for me..."

***

After a long time at night, Shen Ci finished his work at the office and went to Liyang Hall.

Shen Ci was the commander of the Imperial Army, and he did not need to pass the message when he entered and exited a palace gate at night.

When they arrived at the Liyang Hall, and saw that the Liyang Hall was still brightly lit, it meant that Chen Ling was still dealing with political affairs.

It's all this time...

When Qi Shan saw him, he stepped forward, "General Shen."

Shen Ci asked, "Your Majesty is still looking at the book?"

Qi Shan was in a daze, when Shen Ci asked, Qi Shan shook his head, "No, it's the Ministry of Household's business."

Qi Shan hesitated, "Your Majesty, the air is not very smooth..."

Qishan was very clever, he didn't mention the household, but the Son of Heaven.

Shen Ci understands.

On the way back to Beijing earlier, Chen Ling talked to him about the mess of the transfer department, and also mentioned that he wanted Fan Yu to go to the household. In the early morning, because of the military supplies, the Ministry of Household and the Ministry of War pushed each other away in the court.

Qi Shanwei asked, "General, do you want the old slave to pass the news?"

At this time, if you go to pass the news, nine out of ten you will be winked.

Shen Ci shook his head, "No need, I'll wait."

"Then General Shen, go to Dongnuan Pavilion." As soon as Qishan's voice fell, he heard the sound of smashing a book in the hall, and both Qishan and Shen Ci were stunned for a while.

After that, there was no sound of smashing things in the hall, but there is no doubt that the sound just now was the emperor's anger.

Qishan's face was a little unsightly, "In the hall is the Minister of the Ministry, Master Tao Songtao."

Shen Ci nodded, "I'll go to Dongnuan Pavilion and wait."

Qishan should be fine.

At this time, the emperor did not call, whoever went to touch the emperor's bad head.

Shen Ci stayed in the Dongnuan Pavilion for a while, a little worried about Chen Ling.

She is the emperor, and she should have the dignity of the emperor, but she was not angry when she pushed the blame up this morning.

He was worried about her and couldn't stay safe in Dongnuan Pavilion, so he left Dongnuan Pavilion again and was in Yuanzhong.

After about an incense stick, Tao Song came out of the temple, with a gray face, still reaching out to wipe the sweat from his forehead. When he saw him, he was stunned, and he hesitated, "Shen, General Shen?"

Shen Ci's tutoring since childhood did not go downhill, Shen Ci nodded in greeting.

Tao Song saved face and left.

When Shen Ci was here, Tao Song didn't have time to think too much, he just thought it was the emperor summoned.

But seeing Tao Song's appearance, the emperor should be quite angry, Qi Shan sighed, "General Shen wait a moment, the old slave will pass the news."

Shen Ci was not embarrassed, "Qishan, no need, I'll go by myself."

Qi Shan bowed his hands to him, "Thank you General Shen."

Shen Ci entered.

Fang Cai's temperament should not be small. When Shen Ci entered, she could still hear her movements a little louder, which is a typical anger that has not disappeared.

He walked as lightly as possible.

When Chen Ling heard the footsteps, she didn't look up, thinking that it was Qi Shan who entered, and said solemnly, "Go out, I will wait a while."

But after speaking, the people in the hall did not move.

Chen Ling raised his eyebrows slightly, then raised his eyes, but saw that it was Shen Ci...

Chen Ling was stunned, and then suddenly remembered that he was really angry and forgot that Shen Ci had returned to Beijing.

Shen Ci stepped forward and coaxed gently, "Are you sulking?"