This is the second meeting between Ziqi and Xia Yang.

This is also the Nth meeting between Ziqi and the emperor.

"Those aristocratic families are ignorant and stupid, aren't they?" Xia Yang sat while Ziqi stood.

Xia Yang put a large spoonful of honey into the cup and stirred, the sweet and greasy feeling made Ziqi very unhappy.Ziqi did not answer directly, but said: "Young masters of the aristocratic family are waiting for His Majesty's inspection, and they will be clear at a glance."

Xia Yang raised his eyebrows, and said after drinking in one gulp, "Then let's go."

Ziqi watched the emperor drink up a large cup of honey tea, and the unpleasant taste came from his stomach and reached his throat.Ziqi turned his head to the side.

Xia Yang saw it and didn't say anything.Together with Ziqi, he inspected the training of the nobles of the family, and then issued new appointments to these nobles, and let these young masters who had been in the palace for a month go home.

Xia Yang and Ziqi stood on the high platform of the palace, where the whole of Kyoto could be seen.

Xia Yang looked at the back of the reborn son of the aristocratic family leaving happily, and said meaningfully to Ziqi who was standing beside him: "I have everything, but I have nothing."

Ziqi was silent and didn't answer.

Xia Yang looked at Ziqi with deep eyes, and said with a sudden smile. "However, nothing good will happen just to be alive, are you right?"

The sons of the aristocratic families have already walked out of the palace gate, got into sedan chairs and left.

Ziqi replied: "Whatever the future holds, there is always hope."

"Maybe it's the greater despair." Xia Yang said.

The aristocratic family has existed for three to four hundred years, and has decayed into a dying old man. The future of the aristocratic family can only be hopelessly destroyed.

Ziqi's transformation of the aristocratic family may be the hope of rejuvenating the aristocratic family, or it may be the despair of hastening the demise of the aristocratic family.

Xia Yang and Ziqi met each other's eyes, Xia Yang understood the reason why Ziqi turned against the aristocratic family and reformed it.Ziqi also understood the emperor's attitude, which was decisive and cold.

Today is the Flower Festival.Summer is coming to an end, and the Chaohua Festival is a day that people who are busy with the season can enjoy to the fullest.

Sam Xia came over to report that the preparations for the Flower Festival in the palace had been prepared.

"Ziqi, come out of the palace with me, and have fun with the people, okay?" Looking forward to the unrefusable eyes of the emperor, Ziqi nodded in agreement.

The most proud flowers will be placed at the door of every household, and the shops will also display flowers and plants with good appearance and meaning.

At dusk, Kyoto is full of flowers and plants, and the fragrance of flowers sent by the warm wind is intoxicating.People all over the capital, old and young, men and women, will go out to enjoy flowers or eat.

The emperor's dragon chariot was carried out from the palace, with a mighty guard of honor and guards on display, and countless soldiers followed heroically at the end.

Walking through the south gate of the imperial palace, walking to a section of red palace wall, and walking through Zhuque Street, Xia Yang leaned out from the imperial carriage, and said to Ziqi who was on the side: "Would you like to invite Ziqi to swim with me?"

Ziqi's face remained the same, but he refused in a steady voice, "Since ancient times, only Mingjun has treated virtuous ministers like this. I have no official position, and I have no intention of attracting attention. Your Majesty should invite the prime minister into the chariot."

Xia Yang just let out a long cry, with an unpredictable expression on his face, Xia Yang did not continue to invite others, and the dragon chariot pulled by six horses arrived on the high platform.

On the high platform, hundreds of officials are lined up on both sides, with solemn expressions; under the high platform, the shadows of people and flowers are intertwined, and all the people are worshiping devoutly.

Xia Yang looked at Ziqi and saw that his expression was still as usual.

Xia Yang turned to look at the people under the high platform. After the supervisor of ceremonies read out the congratulatory speech, the personal eunuch sang the imperial decree, announcing many rewards for tax reduction for the people in Kyoto, and all the people stood up excitedly.

It was getting dark, and the lights of Wanjia were lit.

The people who stood up scattered separately, or looked for the most beautiful flowers in the depths of the flowers;

Xie's family, except Mrs. Xie who had an early rest, all came to see the Chaohua Festival.

"I heard that all the sons and daughters of the family have gone home, why hasn't my son come back yet?" Mr. Xie rambled to the housekeeper.

"It's coming, it's coming." Steward Xu comforted Master Xie while handing the dried tofu he just bought to Mr. Xie.

Cheng Fang's heart rose following Master Xie's words, he hadn't seen the young master for a month.

Cheng Fang looked over the crowd, as if he was looking for something, but there was nothing, only the noise, and the shadows.

But Ziqi who was standing on the high platform saw Xie's family among thousands of people.

"Your Majesty, please allow me to leave here."

Xia Yang raised his eyebrows, followed Ziqi's gaze and said, "Go."

Xia Yang signaled the two guards to follow up to protect him, and Ziqi asked the guards to stay.

Ziqi walked down the high platform and walked away slowly.Cheng Fang was hanging his head in disappointment, but Luo Ying shouted happily: "Sister, the young master is here."

Cheng Fang looked back suddenly, and saw Ziqi in the dimly lit place.

Master Xie opened his hand excitedly, and the beans in his hand fell to the ground without realizing it.

Ziqi walked up to Mr. Xie, held an osmanthus flower hidden behind his back, and put it in Mr. Xie's hair: "An old tree blooms, and a person is more delicate than a flower."

Master Xie couldn't laugh or cry, and Butler Xu was overjoyed beside him.

"You son of a bitch, I just know how to tease your father, hey, my old face is really..."

"Uncle Xu, you come to judge, whether this flower is worthy or not?"

"It's good, it's good." Butler Xu said, and nodded, very good for Ziqi.

"You can arrange me together with this bastard." Master Xie and Butler Xu were arguing on the sidelines.

Ziqi looked at Cheng Fang who had grown taller again, Ziqi stretched out his hand to compare Cheng Fang's height, well, it reached between his eyebrows. "Grow a lot taller."

Cheng Fang was speechless for a thousand words, but in the end he just said: "Hello, brother."

Luo Ying and Luo Yan who were behind them looked at each other and smiled. This young master picks on the two sisters every day, like a cunning fox.In front of Young Master Ziqi, he became a quail.

"How is your reading?" Ziqi asked.Master Xie rushed to answer: "Come out to play, and ask about homework, you really..."

Xu Wu, dressed in elegant attire, passed by them and saw Ziqi's profile, she was full of joy, and called out in surprise: "Young Master Ziqi?"

Master Xie's words suddenly became: "You are such a good brother."

Ziqi saw Xu Wu sideways, greeted her, and introduced the large group of people around him.Xu Wu met everyone in Xie Mansion politely.

Master Xie looked at Xu Wu, this girl is very suitable for his family's offspring, she can be considered as a daughter-in-law.

Master Xie asked a little bluntly: "Girl, which family are you from? What do you think of my family's childbirth?"

Xu Wu's face was blushing.

"I belong to the Xu family."

The Xu family, there are No. [-] and [-] Xu's in Kyoto.The Xu family in the east of the city, the Xu family in the south of the city, or the Xu family in Huaishu Street, or what.

"The Xu family?" Master Xie asked.

The maid beside Xu Wu said in a sharp voice, "Prime Minister Xu's family."

Oh, the one in front of me is going to be a queen, and his family can't afford to climb high.Master Xie was not so enthusiastic.

Xu Wu suddenly felt lonely, and it was hard to explain.

Cheng Fang's heart lifted and then let go.

Luo Yan's face was covered by the shadow of the flowers, so she couldn't see clearly.

Luo Ying seemed to be doing it on purpose, hiding behind Luo Yan, staring at Ziqi's back in a daze.

At this time, Ziqi saw Chaoxu under a flower tree not far away, and waved to him.

Chaoxu walked over with a smile on his face, with a small tail behind him.

After Chaoxu greeted Mr. Xie, he introduced himself and Chaohua.When Master Xie learned that Chaohua was Chaoxu's niece, his face almost burst into glory.

After meeting Master Xie, Chaohua apologized and explained to Ziqi why he was wearing men's clothing that day.

Ziqi expressed understanding.

Chaoxu and Chaohua said, "Didn't I tell you that Ziqi is a gentleman, so I won't blame you."

Ziqi, Chaoxu, and Zhaohua seemed to form a conversation circle of their own, Mr. Xie looked at it with a wink, and thought to himself that although the Chao family is not very good, this girl is good.

Mr. Xie then said: "You are all young people, admiring flowers, composing poems and so on. Old Xu and I have no such interest. Let's go to the front to find something to eat."

Seeing Master Xie's wink, Ziqi smiled and shook his head.

"Your old man is quite enlightened." Chao Xu said with a smile.

For the ability to match Ziqi and Chaohua into a pair, Chaoxu agrees with both hands.However, his idea of ​​Lalang matching immediately encountered opposition from not only Ziqi and Zhaohua.

Chao Xu looked at his words, Cheng Fang, Xu Wu, Luo Ying, Luo Ying's eyes all changed.

Chao Xu immediately turned around and said: "You don't know, our Chao family members were thrown out of the palace by the chief guard, don't mention how embarrassing it is."

Ziqi took a leisurely look at Chaoxu.

"Hey, I'm different. Don't those aristocratic families know that I'm your friend? They all call me the elders, and the short ones call me. Well, it's a shame for you."

"Speaking of business, what do you think of their changes?" Ziqi asked. "That's a complete transformation. Don't say anything, I'll just say two words to you, I'm convinced."

A few people sat down in a teahouse, enjoying the flowers, drinking tea, and chatting. The atmosphere was really good.

Outside the teahouse, Shen Shu opened the window and walked past.

For some reason, he cast a glance into the teahouse, just in time to see Ziqi, and as if thinking about it, he stepped into the teahouse and walked up to Ziqi.

When he got there, he met Ziqi's awkward eyes.

"It's very lively." The abrupt voice suddenly sounded.

Xia Yang came from outside the door.

Even though he changed into casual clothes, he was still flamboyant.

The guards cleared out the other idlers in the teahouse in an instant, and there was only Ziqi's table in the teahouse.

Ziqi stood up, and the others followed suit, giving way to the main seat.

"You talk about yours." Xia Yang sat in the main seat with a sword and a golden horse, gently shaking his fan.

Seeing that everyone was standing, Xia Yang said, "Everyone does their own thing."

"Ziqi, you sit here." Xia Yang pointed to the seat beside him. As for the others, I'm sorry, but Xia Yang really can't tolerate anyone else except Ziqi.

Ziqi took his seat, and Shen Shu took his seat next to Ziqi by a strange coincidence, and Chao Xu, Xu Wu, Zhao Hua, Cheng Fang, Luo Ying and Luo Yan also sat down in turn.

Ziqi chatted with everyone about the allusion to the Chaohua Festival and the topic of safety.

Chao Xu continued to talk to Ziqi from time to time, Xu Wu looked at Xia Yang, then at Ziqi, with a painful expression on his face.But every now and then, he comes up with a point of view.Zhaohua echoed some anecdotes about the Chaohua Festival, and Cheng Fang also had a chance to interject a few words. Even Luo Ying and Luo Yan followed Cheng Fang to study together, and they would also tell a few interesting stories.

Only Shen Shu didn't move or make a sound.He just stared at Ziqi's face in a daze.

Xia Yang, on the other hand, closed his eyes slightly, half listening.

In fact, Xia Yang was communicating with Li Ye.

The soul of the original body has died, and the date for the soul exchange of the possessed body is one month. At the end of this month, Xia Yang's soul is thin, and Li Ye's soul is full. Without accidents, Li Ye's soul will come out.

However, the soul also has weight. If the soul is hurt, it will be lost.

From the moment Xia Yang invited Ziqi to go to the dragon chariot, Xia Yang began to display his plan to attack Li Ye step by step.

Ziqi's refusal to go to the dragon chariot was expected by Xia Yang, but not by Li Ye.

The moment Ziqi refused, Li Ye was heartbroken, with a little pride in his heart.

However, at this moment, Li Ye followed Xia Yang's guidance and looked at each one.

He could clearly see that the former empress was in love with Ziqi, with such a vivid expression on her face, she was just a shy girl.There is no shadow of a very dignified or even staid queen.

He watched his cousin, Chaoxu, and Zhaohua talk about allusions and flowers and plants. The kind of leisure, harmony, and equal relationship were things he had never seen before, something he had never participated in, and something he yearned for.

Zhaohua was his favorite concubine in the first year of his reign as emperor. He only remembered her in general, her sense of taste, and her talent.Other than that, she didn't know anything about her appearance or temper.

His male favorite Cheng Fang is vulgar, wild, innocent and funny.Rather than the appearance of a little Xie Ziqi.

Li Ye remembered that he once wanted Cheng Fang to be more elegant, and asked the great Confucianism to teach him to read, but Cheng Fang left one after another in anger, and in the end, he didn't even learn the name.But now, Cheng Fang was able to speak out.

It turns out that it's not that people can't change, but that they don't want to change for you.

Luo Ying and Luo Yan were once his true love and only one, one was the favorite concubine and the other was the empress.He knew that they wanted to cling to the rich and powerful, to reach the sky in one step.But now, even though they are servant girls, they are at ease.

These people used to be passive or active, surrounding him.Showing it to him with only one gesture, Li Ye sadly found that in front of him, whether he was indifferent, ignored or used, that little bit of beauty was just his own imagination.They and they are alive in front of their cousin.In front of Ziqi, they are willing to show their beauty.

Right now, there is no place for Ziqi by his side.Li Ye found out even more sadly that there is no place for him even in this country.

He is the king of a country. As Xia Yang paraded through the streets, he found that everyone was talking about how the emperor had been so wise and decisive in the past month, how he executed the king of Chu, how he dealt with the plague, how he punished Lord Wenhou by exterminating relatives righteously, and how he arranged official position...

Although there were countless rumors about the emperor, the common people liked the current emperor, not Li Ye.

No one expected him.

"Look, no one expects you." Xia Yang's eyes and brows were filled with smiles, but the smiles didn't reach his eyes.

His madness and arrogance made Li Ye cringe even more.

Ziqi specially gave Shen Shu a cup of tea, tapped his fingers on the table, and said to Shen Shu: "Drink tea!" The meaning is clear, don't stare at people randomly.

Shen Shu smiled, and he could see it.

Ziqi is a handsome young man with the air of a gentleman.

However, in reality, Ziqi was polite to everyone, but to him, there was a kind of intimacy concealed under the veil of criticism.

Xia Yang looked at the interaction between Ziqi and Shen Shu, "Li Ye, don't you think you lost?"

"With the honor of the emperor, he can't compare to the son of an eldest princess, and he can't live up to his son's life, so he is promising!"

The cousin is not his, the cousin is gone, his country does not want him...

Li Ye's entire soul was torn apart and gradually thinned out.

Xia Yang's soul regained the dominance of his body.

"Ziqi, follow me back to the palace." Xia Yang revealed his identity without concealment, but he ignored everyone at all, and only talked to Ziqi.

The audience was silent, not knowing how to react.

Ziqi got up and looked at Cheng Fang. Cheng Fang immediately understood the meaning. He clenched his fists tightly, but let them down again.In the Xie Mansion, he is the only man who can do anything.

Looking at the smile on Xia Yang's eyes and eyebrows, Ziqi realized for the first time that the smile went straight to the bottom of his heart.

Ziqi left with Xia Yang silently.

On the carriage heading for the palace, Ziqi twirled the jade bracelet.

Xia Yang whispered in Ziqi's ear: "Xia will go back, ride with you in the car, whisper softly, do you think it is beautiful?"

Ziqi's hand that was turning the jade bracelet stopped abruptly.

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