Want to Ascend? Then Fall in Love

The first emperor passed away, the new emperor was still young, and the young queen mother became the person in power behind the scenes.

As the eunuchs sang, a woman in a gorgeous palace dress walked over.

This is the current Empress Dowager, Gu Jianshen's biological mother.

She is younger than Shen Qingxian imagined, about 24 to [-], which is the most beautiful and charming time for a woman.

She was also born very well, and if she could be selected into the royal family, her appearance would be top-notch. Although she was already the mother of a child, she was still slender, dressed in fancy clothes, and possessed a natural beauty.

Shen Qingxian couldn't stare at her, as soon as she came in, he knelt down and saluted.

Gu Jianshen was also very happy, and his brisk voice was very cute: "I have seen my mother."

The Empress Dowager smiled gently, but her voice was feigned tenderness: "Get up, Your Majesty."

Gu Jianshen came to her side and helped her into the seat. The Queen Mother glanced at Shen Qingxian, but didn't let him get up.

After sitting down, Gu Jianshen immediately called the servant to bring tea for the queen mother. The queen mother smiled and asked Gu Jianshen, "Have you done your homework?"

Gu Jianshen responded: "I have memorized the scriptures and copied them ten times."

The Queen Mother smiled: "It's so good, Your Majesty is diligent, so I feel at ease."

Gu Jianshen said: "Don't worry, Queen Mother, I will live up to your high expectations."

The Queen Mother said: "You are a good boy."

The few words the mother and son spoke made Shen Qingxian feel an obvious sense of disobedience.

If it was in the past, he might not have noticed it. After all, the word mother is very strange to him, and he can't imagine what it should be like.

But with the more than [-] years in the mortal world, and with Li Shi's care and love, Shen Qingxian now knows exactly what a mother should be like.

To put it bluntly, compared with Mrs. Li, this Empress Dowager looks like an outsider.

Even if there are many royal rules, the relationship between people will not be unfamiliar because of these. If you really care and cherish, you can't hide it in your demeanor and tone.

At first glance, the Queen Mother seemed to be very concerned about Gu Jianshen, but if you listen carefully, you can detect the indifference in her voice.

And Gu Jianshen's words always made Shen Qingxian feel a little weird.

The homework is memorizing scriptures and copying ten times?

The Queen Mother was talking to Gu Jianshen, but ignored Shen Qingxian who was kneeling below.The Queen Mother was silent, and Shen Qingxian couldn't get up, so he could only kneel down with his head bowed.

Gu Jianshen was very anxious, looking at Shen Qingxian from time to time, his immature brows and eyes were full of anxiety.

The queen mother saw it in her heart, but she ignored it on the face, and only pulled Gu Jianshen to chat.

It's really gossip, such as what kind of flowers in the imperial garden are blooming, which is the best for making rouge powder, and the weather is getting hotter and new clothes are about to arrive...

To be honest, if you put these words in the hands of a seven or eight-year-old boy in an ordinary person's house, if you hear a word, you should sneak out to play.

What are they interested in talking about this flower and that flower with such a big boy?Girls may be interested in rouge, gouache, and tailoring new clothes, but why do boys care?

However, Gu Jianshen sat obediently, listened carefully, and behaved so well that he was able to answer a few words.

From his tone, Shen Qingxian could still hear something strange.

It wasn't that he was impatient because of the Queen Mother's topic, but because Shen Qingxian was still kneeling there, he was very anxious.

While chatting, Gu Jianshen finally said in a low voice: "Queen Mother, National Teacher..."

As soon as he started a conversation, the queen mother said as if she had just seen it: "The national teacher is also there."

Shen Qingxian is such a living person, she only saw it now, so she might not be blind.

Shen Qingxian said in a respectful voice: "The Empress Dowager Jin'an."

The queen mother chuckled and said slowly: "If there is nothing else, the national teacher will go back."

Gu Jian's deep eyes showed reluctance, but he did not disobey the Queen Mother's words, and only looked at Shen Qingxian with his eyes.

Shen Qingxian failed to look at him, and could only step back and leave the hall.

Although he left, Shen Qingxian's eyes and ears were sharp, and he deliberately focused his aura on his ears, and he could still hear the conversation between mother and son in the hall.

Only the Queen Mother said: "Why are you so close to that Qin Qing?"

Gu Jianshen said: "The national teacher is profound in Taoism and works for the well-being of the people. Shouldn't my sons and ministers treat each other with courtesy?"

The queen mother sneered: "How can he know the Taoism? With his face, he can confuse people's hearts." After saying this, she felt that Gu Jianshen might not understand, so she continued, "Don't be blinded by appearances. , Qin Qing's mouth-to-mouth honey sword is the most insidious."

Gu Jian paused for a moment, before pleading in a low voice: "A while ago, there was a severe drought in the northern land, and it was because the national teacher prayed for the people that the rain came down."

The queen mother frowned and said, "That's just a fluke!"

Gu Jianshen added: "But a few days ago, he speculated that there would be rain in Minshu, fearing that the Minjiang River would release the flood. Fortunately, he prepared in advance, so..."

The Empress Dowager interrupted him and said, "What do you know? In this season, there is a lot of rain in Minshu. We should have prepared in advance, so why should he speculate?"

Gu Jian pursed his lips deeply and hung his head in silence.

Now that there is no one in the palace, the Empress Dowager has completely lost her face. She scolded in a low voice: "I think you are still too lighthearted. If you have nothing to do, you should copy more scriptures and cultivate your mind!"

Gu Jian said in a low voice, "Yes."

The Queen Mother left, and Shen Qingxian also completely left the palace.

It seems that Gu Xiaoshen's situation is more difficult than he imagined, and Shen Qingxian has also inquired about a lot of things this month.

Although the present Empress Dowager Sun is Gu Jianshen's biological mother, the late Emperor was not close to her when he was alive.

The empress of the first emperor died of dystocia, and she has no heirs since then. Later, the Sun family entered the palace. Because she was born somewhat similar to the deceased empress, the late emperor got close to her for a few days, but she was also left out in the cold. Who knows that the Sun family was unexpectedly happy. .

It stands to reason that this is a good thing, in such a huge palace, only her belly can live up to it, so it should be well rewarded, and Long En is happy.

However, the first emperor only went to see it a few times, and did not show any favor.

After ten months, the Sun family gave birth to Dragon Son, who was the first prince in the current dynasty, the true eldest son of the emperor.

But the first emperor took a look and was furious with thunder, reprimanded on the spot: "It's unknown!"

At that time, everyone was terrified and fearful, too scared to make a sound.

Sun's joy was completely cooled after seeing the child.

Weiguo respects gold and black, and red is taboo!But on the left earlobe of this child, there was a bright red birthmark that looked like a drop of blood!

So red, so eye-catching, so ominous!

The first emperor didn't like Sun's behavior at first, now seeing this birthmark is even more disgusting, he has since left, and will never see this mother and child again.

After the late emperor passed away, Gu Jianshen, as his only flesh and blood, inherited the throne logically, and the Sun family was also promoted overnight, directly from the concubine of the cold palace to the present empress dowager.

Seeing this, Shen Qingxian was very dissatisfied.

What country is this?It's really ignorant, how can red be regarded as a taboo?

Such a friendly and peaceful look, which should be admired by all people, has become a taboo?

Shen Qingxian was very unhappy.

Knowing this and thinking about it carefully, Shen Qingxian felt sorry for Gu Xiaoshen. At such a young age, he was rejected by his father because of a birthmark on his earlobe. He must have had a rough time before he became the throne.

Because of living in a mess, his temperament is so cautious and cautious. He doesn't cry or make troubles and is not self-willed. He is so precocious that people feel pity.

Not to mention that Gu Jianshen lived in that little womb, even if it was really just a little emperor in the mortal world, he would not ignore it.

Probably because of the Queen Mother's reprimand, Gu Jianshen did not summon Shen Qingxian for many days.

But if he didn't summon him, Shen Qingxian could come on his own initiative.

He was a national teacher of the first dynasty, and his job was to serve the emperor personally, so he was allowed to enter the palace upon his own invitation.

Not to mention that Shen Qingxian was favored by the former emperor, and he always had palace cards, so it was very convenient to come in and out.

He calculated the time to enter the palace and met the little emperor in the imperial study.

Gu Jianshen saw him coming, his eyes lit up immediately, and he walked down quickly, the corners of his eyes and lips were full of joy: "National Teacher..."

Shen Qingxian felt sorry for him even more, he saluted and said: "Your Majesty, Wan An."

Gu Jianshen helped him up and said, "I'm very happy that the national teacher can come!"

Shen Qingxian still had something to report, he said in a low voice: "The Minjiang River is flooded, but because of the preparations in advance, there is no serious problem."

Gu Jianshen still said worriedly: "Many people's hard work must have been ruined."

Minjiang Yan'an is rich in soil quality, and the land along the river produces extremely high grain yields. Even if there is a risk of flooding, the people are still willing to take risks.

Now that the rivers have burst their embankments, even if the people have been evacuated, the grain land cannot be kept.

Shen Qingxian comforted him and said, "It's a great fortune to still be alive."

Gu Jianshen looked at him again in a blink of an eye, and said with admiration: "It's still the national teacher's credit. If it weren't for this calculation, I'm afraid there will be a catastrophe."

Shen Qingxian said: "This is the duty of a minister."

Gu Jianshen still wanted to talk to him more, but he seemed to remember it, and said anxiously: "I haven't finished my homework yet, the national teacher..."

He was reluctant for Shen Qingxian to leave, and Shen Qingxian didn't want to leave either. He wanted to see what "homework" the Queen Mother had assigned to Gu Jianshen.

Shen Qingxian said: "I wonder if I can take a look at His Majesty's homework?"

Gu Xiaoshen was actually a little embarrassed and said: "I... I still can't understand the Thousand Transformation Sutra, and the words are also scribbled, the national teacher... the national teacher..."

Shen Qingxian had already walked over, and when he took a closer look, a burst of anger really rushed into his head, and he immediately wanted to call the queen mother to question her.

These scriptures are indeed Buddhist scriptures. Gu Jianshen is so young, he should be enlightened and teach them seriously, yet she let him copy them!

Shen Qingxian doesn't deny the Buddhist scriptures, after all, there are not many people who have achieved great Buddhist Taoism, but how can there be real Buddhism in this secular world?

In fact, the Thousand Transformations Sutra is not a bad thing. Reading it in your spare time can greatly inspire your mind, and it is also beneficial to your heart.

But how can children of seven or eight years old copy this all the time?

You must know that Gu Jianshen is a holy man today, he didn't learn the art of governing the country and equal power, but copied Buddhist scriptures. Could it be that this Wei country will be changed into a Buddhist country in the future?

This is impossible. It can only be said that Queen Mother Sun wants to destroy Gu Jianshen.

Shen Qingxian was furious, Gu Jianshen was keenly aware of it, and he asked a little nervously: "Master, don't be angry, I...Although I am stupid, I will study hard, and I will definitely be able to..."

He thought it was because he didn't write well, and it was hard for him to understand the truth, so Shen Qingxian got angry.

Shen Qingxian understood what he meant, and felt distressed immediately. Before, she only thought that such a small Gu Jian was cute, but now her heart is filled with pity and distress.

"Your Majesty, don't underestimate yourself." Shen Qingxian said lightly, "You write very well, your handwriting is immature but you have a strong character. Given time, you will be proud of everyone."

This compliment made Gu Jianshen's eyes brighten, and he asked, "Is that true? The national teacher shouldn't try to make me happy."

Shen Qingxian said softly: "I will never speak in vain."

There was real joy in Gu Jianshen's eyes, and his voice was not as stiff as before, with a bit of naive childishness: "Since that's the case, then I have to practice hard.

"Today..." he muttered, "Today I will write ten more!"

Shen Qingxian pressed his hand and said, "Does Your Majesty like this Thousand Transformation Sutra?"

Gu Jian paused for a moment before saying: "I like... I like it, the queen mother said that only by realizing the truth of this can one understand how to govern the country and the world."

Shen Qingxian frowned and said: "If the minister says that this scripture is not beneficial to governing the country, do you believe it?"

"This..." Gu Xiaoshen showed surprise on his face and was very puzzled, "But the queen mother keeps saying..."

Shen Qingxian said: "The Empress Dowager has lived in the deep palace for a long time, how can she know how to govern the country?"

Gu Jian was stunned for a moment, obviously a little confused: "But..."

Shen Qingxian said again: "I have a few volumes here, if Your Majesty is interested, you can read them quietly."

As he spoke, he took out the book in his sleeve. The book was nameless and blank.

Gu Jian was deeply puzzled and said: "My mother doesn't allow me to read books indiscriminately, saying that I am still young, and if I read too much, I will become confused."

Shen Qingxian put down the book and said: "If your Majesty believes me, then read it. If there is anything you don't understand, put it in your heart first. I will enter the palace some other day, so I can tell your Majesty to listen."

Immediately afterwards, he said: "There are no messy books, just look at the mind of the scholar. Miscellaneous books disturb the mind, but if there is concentration in the heart, everything can be glimpsed from it."

Gu Xiaoshen might not understand these words, but he was afraid that Shen Qingxian would get angry: "I... I believe you."

With him being like this, Shen Qingxian would only feel pity for him more and more, and wanted to do his best with all his heart.

Shen Qingxian is very clear about the way this mortal emperor governs the world. After all, he has been a queen for more than 30 years and has also handled government affairs for so many years.

The emperor liked the way of Confucianism, respected the ritual system, and governed the country with generosity and benevolence.

But in fact, after in-depth research, it is clear that Confucianism and Taoism are only superficial, and they still follow the law inside.As the so-called Confucianism is outside the law, the people are governed by Confucianism, but inside there are legal constraints.

Not to mention the technique of checks and balances within the bureaucracy, it is a profound and simple knowledge, which cannot be summarized by pure Confucianism.

Shen Qingxian was not in a hurry to teach Gu Jianshen "Fa Li", he just wanted him to understand "Confucianism" first.

Confucianism respects the emperor, and he hopes that Gu Jianshen understands that he is the real ruler in the whole world.

It's not convenient for Shen Qingxian to stay for a long time, Sun must have some eyeliner, and it won't help Gu Jianshen if he stays for a long time.

Before leaving, he told Gu Jianshen: "Your Majesty only needs to see for himself, don't let others know, understand?"

Gu Jianshen was very well-behaved: "I know."

Shen Qingxian said softly again: "I will come to see you again in a few days."

Gu Jian nodded deeply, with reluctance in his eyes.

Although Shen Qingxian's heart was soft, but it was inconvenient to stay for a long time, he whispered: "Your Majesty, I have retired."

He was about to leave, but Gu Jianshen suddenly said, "Brother Lianhua."

This cry made Shen Qingxian really want to stay and take care of him.

It's a pity that it can't be done. Although his body has some talents, it can't defy the regime of a country.

Gu Jianshen said again, "Thank you."

Shen Qingxian also smiled at him: "It's my duty to share your majesty's worries."

Gu Jian smiled deeply, his immature face finally had a bit of the romance that a seven or eight year old child should have.

Shen Qingxian's heart warmed up, and he felt very heartwarming.

Was the young Gu Jianshen on Shangde Peak also so well-behaved?

Although he has never seen it before, he must be very cute and sensible in every possible way when Master Shangde Peak pampers him so much.

It's just... such a Gu Jianshen, how could he commit such a heinous crime?

Bloodwashing Shangde Peak and massacring dozens of brothers from the same sect, this is a huge evil in the heart.

Shen Qingxian restrained her thoughts and stopped thinking deeply.

It went on like this for several months, Gu Xiaoshen was really smart, and Shen Qingxian couldn't help liking him more and more.

The scroll given to him will be memorized by heart in three days, and he will know it by heart.Although he didn't have a deep understanding of some content, as long as Shen Qingxian gave a little hint, he would understand it very quickly, and he could even say some amazing words.

This greatly inspired Shen Qingxian to cherish talents.

His three apprentices were also rare talents in the world, but Gu Jianshen was obviously better than them. He lost his memory, but the light of his soul was still so dazzling.

Trapped in a mortal womb, it is difficult to comprehend many Taoisms, but such comprehension is really amazing.

Shen Qingxian taught him more attentively, and he also had a great time studying, and the two of them came and went, and their relationship became increasingly intimate.

What made Shen Qingxian even more gratified was that although he understood so much, Gu Jianshen was neither arrogant nor impetuous, never showed it, and knew how to forbear.

In fact, Shen Qingxian was a little careless, he only thought it was Gu Jianshen, and also felt that he was young and immature, so he wanted to protect him well, but he never thought about why a seven or eight-year-old child could be so tolerant?

Although the books he gave him are all carefully selected, from the shallower to the deeper, but how can a young child with such a mind have such a mind to study?

Not to mention that he also knows how to hide clumsiness.

Let alone seven or eight years old, many people are afraid that they will not have such a city and tenacity when they are seventeen or eighteen years old.

Did Gu Jianshen retain his memory?Really not.

Summer goes and autumn comes, frost falls like snow.

Weiguo has the Autumn Harvest Festival, which is second only to the Spring Festival. Not only the emperors and empresses have to climb mountains to pray for blessings, but even the common people have to revel for several days, hoping for the mercy of the God of Harvest and blessings.

Climbing a mountain to pray for blessings is the Xiangsheng Mountain outside the imperial capital.

The court has been arguing about this matter for several days. According to regulations, the emperor and empress should accompany each other and climb the mountain together. With the blessing of perfection, they will sacrifice to the gods on behalf of the people and pray for a good harvest in the coming year.

But now that the Holy One is young, where is the queen?How perfect is it without a queen?If one committed the wrath of God, wouldn't it be a catastrophe!

So someone said, why don't the Empress Dowager and the Holy Majesty pray together...

This time, the quarrel became even more fierce, and they all shouted that it was ridiculous, that husband and wife are one body, and what is mother and child together?Think about it, wouldn't it be a mess!

Later, someone said that only the Empress Dowager should pray for His Majesty?After all, His Majesty is young, and the ceremony of offering sacrifices is complicated, so they are afraid of making mistakes.

Hearing this, Shen Qingxian was not happy, and he came out and said: "The former emperor passed away, and the empress dowager is in mourning, so how can you call it perfect?"

One sentence made Sun behind the curtain furious, and stared at Shen Qingxian fiercely.

Shen Qingxian pretended not to see it, anyway, it was not Sun's turn to pray for blessings.

For a long time, no matter how fierce the chaos was, Gu Jianshen would not interrupt. He was wearing a golden dragon robe and a crown of ten thousand pearls, sitting on the most noble dragon chair, but he was as quiet as a precious decoration .

But today, he actually said: "I am young, I really can't take on such a big responsibility, but the autumn harvest festival over the years has been a major national event, so don't be in a daze."

His clear and timid voice resounded in the hall, making those who love him feel pity, and those who despise him feel disdain.

I just heard him continue to say: "If the queen mother can't do it on her behalf, can the emperor uncle sacrifice to heaven for me?"

As soon as these words came out, the entire hall fell silent.

Shen Qingxian also frowned.

After Gu Jianshen finished speaking, his face was already pale, and his thin body seemed to be shaking.

The first emperor had a younger brother who was appointed King Li and was also the legitimate regent in the will.

At this time, Li Wang Weijing came out, he cupped his hands and said: "I am very touched to be able to gain His Majesty's trust." This was actually agreed.

Gu Jianshen raised his hand, his crisp voice trembling slightly: "Then... I'm sorry, Uncle Huang."

There was no one arguing in the hall, and everyone was silent.

After the court, Shen Qingxian was very worried, but it was inconvenient to find him, so he had to go back first.

late at night.

Gu Jianshen stood in the darkness, looking at the bright lights in the queen mother's bedroom in the distance.

The palace people who followed him only thought that the little emperor was missing his mother, but they didn't expect that Gu Jianshen, who was standing here, could hear clearly the filthy secrets in the bright place.

Sun groaned, and pushed away the man who was entangled: "Are you happy now? Do the emperor's work before the people!"

It was Gu Jianshen's uncle Wei Jing who spoke, and he leaned over and kissed Mrs. Sun: "What's the matter, are you jealous?"

Sun sneered and said, "Go sacrifice to heaven with that foxy son! Who cares!"

Wei Jing said, "I'd like to be with you, but it's against etiquette."

Hearing this, Sun said angrily: "If you care about etiquette, why are you sleeping here with me?"

Wei Jing flattered her: "Although etiquette is important, it is not as good as you."

Mrs. Sun listened to it, but she was still unwilling: "Don't say sweet words, if you really value me, you will divorce Hu Meizi!"

Wei Jing responded to her: "Shut up, you must stop, as long as you don't get angry." Then he kissed her.

Sun snorted coldly: "What's wrong with me? You have no conscience." As he said this, the man leaned forward and let him do whatever he wanted.

Although the two were so close, Sun felt a little dissatisfied: this Wei Jing actually threatened the little emperor without telling her.

Wei Jing thought to himself: This Sun family is quite sensible, knowing how to coax the little emperor to let him sacrifice to heaven.

The ministers of the Manchu Dynasty also thought that Gu Jianshen's remarks at the court were coaxed and threatened by others, but in fact...

Gu Jianshen withdrew his gaze and walked back to the palace.

Under the bleak moonlight, the child standing in the deep night, there is no trace of innocence in his eyes.

The little bright red on the white earlobe really looks like a scarlet blood moon, representing ominousness and disaster.