The system forced me to be emperor

Xiao Rui handed over the matter to Guo Jia and Jia Xu, so he just asked about the general process. Today, His Majesty needs the Taimiao Sacrifice, and Xiao Rui, as the prince, naturally wants to participate, so a day is wasted.

It's finally New Year's Eve.

Early in the morning, the palace was bustling with activity.

Xiao Rui also felt the overflow of the New Year when he said goodbye to the old year and posted Spring Festival couplets.

After lunch, Xiao Rui entered the palace.

Starting in the evening, His Majesty will hold a family banquet in the Hall of Supreme Harmony, and watch drama together to watch the New Year.Entering the palace so early is also a tradition in the Great Xia Kingdom. Other princes go to the harem to accompany their mother and concubine. Xiao Rui has no mother and concubine, so he can only go to Emperor Xia.

When he came to the Hall of Mental Cultivation, Xiao Rui learned that His Majesty was not here and was reading in the imperial study. No wonder there were no internal officials serving in front of the hall, only the guards patrolling.Xiao Rui was about to turn around and go to the imperial study, when he suddenly remembered that Yan Xiaoxiao was interrupted in the middle of what he was saying that day, and he was busy during this time, so he didn't bother to ask.

So he sneaked into the Hall of Mental Cultivation while the imperial guards were not paying attention.

Sure enough, Yan Xiaoxiao stayed in the Hall of Mental Cultivation.

There is a cattail mat on the ground, sitting on the ground, a lamp is lit beside, a cup of hot tea is placed, the fragrance of the tea is wafting, and a book is held in hand, feeling the tranquility of the years.

This situation made Xiao Rui feel the quietness and nature that he had not seen for a long time, so he didn't want to disturb him.

It was Yan Xiaoxiao who accidentally raised her head and saw Xiao Rui standing not far away, looking at her quietly. She was surprised, stood up hastily, and trotted over: "Your Highness, when did you come?"

"I've been in for a while, I see you are reading so seriously, the picture is really good, I don't want to disturb you." Xiao Rui smiled.

Yan Xiaoxiao lowered her head slightly, her cheeks were flushed, and her heart was joyful and chaotic. So, His Highness has been looking at her all the time?Did I lose my composure, and would I leave a bad look in His Highness's heart?

Xiao Rui didn't know what Yan Xiaoxiao was thinking, he said with a smile: "Father is not working in the Hall of Mental Cultivation, you can have a rare leisure, here alone with books as companions, depending on your temperament, you won't be lonely."

Yan Xiaoxin is warmer in her heart. When people ask her to stay here alone, she must be lonely, but she is really not lonely.And His Highness understands himself so well.

She nodded obediently.

"By the way, last time you said that my father asked you to read the memorial, which may have something to do with the King of Chu. What do you mean by that?" Xiao Rui asked.

Yan Xiaoxiao explained: "About ten days ago, the King of Chu came to the Hall of Mental Cultivation to celebrate peace, and chatted with His Majesty for a long time. Later, His Majesty suddenly said that after the New Year's Imperial Examination, the positions held by the princes should be Great changes, the past six months have only been in contact with the official affairs of the court, so as an assistant officer, it is only an assistant, but has no authority. Now that it has been explored, it is time to arrange important tasks. His Majesty also mentioned His Highness King Xian, saying that it is like His Highness inspecting the state capital , this can be regarded as a heavy responsibility!"

Xiao Rui nodded. It is true that the princes are adjutant officials now. They see more and do less, and it is true that they cannot be better trained. According to His Majesty's plan, other tasks will inevitably be arranged.Such as disaster relief, flood control, redress of injustice, military supervision, etc., began to introduce princes, let them really participate in government affairs, and see their real talents.

Emperor Xia is a pragmatic person. It doesn't depend on who has a good mouth and can speak, he can inherit the great rule. Talking about it doesn't mean he can do things.

Yan Xiaoxiao went on to say: "In the end, His Majesty also said that his energy is not as good as before, and he should find someone to share the government affairs for him. After hearing this, the King of Chu was full of concern for His Majesty's health, and said that the imperial court has a cabinet to guard him. The six ministries are dedicated to their duties, and there is a supervisor of ceremonies to control them. Your Majesty should put your health first, and the irrelevant government affairs can indeed be shared by others to avoid fatigue."

After a pause, Yan Xiaoxiao said again: "Who knows, after His Royal Highness King Chu left, His Majesty suddenly said, Let me read more memorials when I have time. I don't dare to speculate randomly, I don't know His Majesty's deep meaning. Father-in-law gave me the memorial, so I dared to take a look."

After hearing this, Xiao Rui stroked his chin, but couldn't analyze His Majesty's intentions.

If you really want to find someone to share the government affairs, the next word will be given to the cabinet, and the cabinet will solve it when the vote is drawn up. In addition, the supervisor of ceremonies approved the redemption. Hai Dafu and the eunuch Zhang Eunuch did not dare to mess around. They have already shared 70.00 for His Majesty. % of official business.

The King of Chu thought that when His Majesty asked someone to share the government affairs, he wanted to hand over the government affairs to a certain prince. Once the prince handles the government affairs, it almost meant to supervise the country. Therefore, the King of Chu was happy and cared about His Majesty's health, and asked him to find someone to share the government affairs as soon as possible. .Unexpectedly, His Majesty asked Yan Xiaoxiao to watch the memorial, which...

At this moment, Yan Xiaoxiao hesitated and said, "Your Highness, there is one more thing that I dare not say, but I don't want to keep it from you!"

"If you think you can't say it, then don't say it! It's okay." Xiao Rui said quickly, he couldn't hurt Yan Xiaoxiao.

Yan Xiaoxiao said: "I believe His Highness will not harm me. After all, His Highness saved my life. The thing is like this. A few days ago, Eunuch Zhang, who held a pen, let me become more familiar with His Majesty's handwriting. I will find time to imitate it frequently. In the future It is useful. And I heard from Eunuch Zhang, he is used to this kind of thing, and once, I saw him imitate His Majesty's handwriting, almost exactly the same!"

"Eh..." Xiao Rui was even more puzzled.

Eunuch Zhang, the eunuch who holds the pen, naturally did not dare to imitate His Majesty's handwriting privately. This is to behead him. Naturally, His Majesty allowed him to do so. Now he is letting Yan Xiaoxiao read the memorial and imitate His Majesty's handwriting. It seems that it is because Yan Xiaoxiao Xiaoserve the Hall of Mental Cultivation, that's why I asked for it, and I guess it won't be long before I tell her the real intention.

But Xiao Rui was puzzled, why did His Majesty do this?

Just to let the supervisor of ceremonies review the memorial on his behalf?So he can be lazy?

impossible!

Your Majesty is well aware of the dangers of eunuchs' disorderly government. The chief inspector can approve red flags, which is also an ordinary government affairs, and he will also conduct random inspections, and the cabinet can also report and refute in front of the saint. The current chief inspector does not have much power.

So, what is His Majesty's real intention?

Unable to figure out why, Xiao Rui said: "Since His Majesty has arranged this way, you should follow through and it should not harm you. I think this is His Majesty's trust in you, and you will understand when the time is right."

Yan Xiaoxiao nodded and said, "I also suspect that His Majesty has any plans."

Xiao Rui smiled and said: "Your Majesty told you, no one can tell you in the future, remember, it's anyone! This is the best way to protect yourself!"

Yan Xiaoxiao nodded repeatedly, she understood Xiao Rui's meaning, even he couldn't say it, others wished to be the internal response, but His Highness cared about himself and was afraid that he would be in danger!

At this moment, Yan Xiaoxiao's heart was warm, and an indescribable warmth permeated her heart.

Xiao Rui wished Yan Xiaoxiao a happy new year, before leaving the Hall of Mental Cultivation to go to the Imperial Study.

Yan Xiaoxiao poked his head out for him to see if the imperial guards came to patrol, who knows...

Yan Xiaoxiao pulled her head back suddenly, turned to Xiao Rui and said, "Your Highness, the King of Chu is here!"

"Why did he come here? Oh! He must have known you were here alone, so he came to pester you!" Xiao Rui said.

Yan Xiaoxiao asked: "Your Highness, what should we do now? I don't want to see him! And His Highness is here too. If King Chu sees the two of us here alone, will he..."

Xiao Rui had some headaches. Seeing the two of them alone, the King of Chu would definitely be irritable, and even bite. Don't even think about being comfortable at this year's end.

Xiao Rui glanced around, hearing the footsteps outside getting closer, he immediately grabbed Yan Xiaoxiao's hand, and pulled her to run to the dragon case.

Yan Xiaoxiao's jade hands were soft and boneless, and a little cold, but Xiao Rui didn't care to feel it. When he came to the dragon case, he lifted the bright yellow embroidered dragon pattern juan cloth on the table, and saw that there was a space under the dragon case, which was just enough for two people. hide.

"Your Highness, are we hiding here?" Yan Xiaoxiao asked in shock.

Xiao Rui said helplessly: "Be patient, although I am not afraid of the King of Chu, once you make trouble with His Majesty, it will be extremely bad for you. Come, hide, and wait for him to leave!"

After finishing speaking, Xiao Rui pulled Yan Xiaoxiao and hid in.

Just as Juan Bu fell down, Xiao Yiheng just entered the Hall of Mental Cultivation!

Chapter 233: Little, sit still

The juanbu fell, and there was darkness under the dragon table, only the light came in from the bottommost gap, so that the two could vaguely see each other.

Xiao Rui sat cross-legged and hid inside, while Yan Xiaoxiao, who had just come in, could only squat because of her haste, and couldn't lift her head up because she would touch the table.

Xiao Rui felt that her posture was uncomfortable, so he pulled Yan Xiaoxiao closer, but Yan Xiaoxiao's feet softened, and she fell directly on Xiao Rui's lap.

Yan Xiaoxiao's cheeks were flushed instantly, she didn't dare to speak out, let alone move, she sat motionless, her mind went blank.

Afraid of Yan Xiaoxiao's embarrassment, Xiao Rui said, "It happened suddenly, don't make a sound."

Yan Xiaoxiao nodded, not daring to make a sound, suddenly, she found that Xiao Rui was still holding her hand tightly and warmly, this feeling made her both ashamed and unspeakable.