Funing Hall

Zhao Cong came back to his senses, coughed, and looked away.

He also wanted to withdraw his hand, but Zhao Shiqi held it tightly.Zhao Cong secretly exerted strength, and Zhao Shiqi exerted even more strength.Zhao Cong simply gave up. In addition, he was greedy for the warmth of Zhao Shiqi's palms. He regarded it as nothing special. He looked at Zhao Shiqi again and said seriously: "Since I have rested for a few days, I should come back to work. Where do you want to work?"

"It's all up to His Majesty."

"You're old enough to have your own ideas. If I arrange something for you that you don't like, if you don't say it, I'm afraid you'll blame me."

When Zhao Shiqi heard his slightly awkward words, he felt happy in his heart, and the words he said became more obedient: "I was raised by His Majesty, and I will take whatever Your Majesty gives you."

"..."

Zhao Cong was angry.

Why is Zhao Shiqi so good at making people happy all of a sudden!

Zhao Cong originally wanted him to be a leisurely and elegant Ci minister, but after showing his talents in Huainan, it would be a waste to be a Ci minister. He asked, "How about going to Shangshu Province to practice for a few months first?"

Zhao Shiqi immediately shook his head: "Your Majesty, let me go to Dazong Zhengsi."

Zhao Cong refused: "There is nothing there, they are all empty jobs!"

"It's the vain position that suits me, Your Majesty, think about it. Zhao Shuhua, Zhao Shiyuan, the sons of the royal family, Zhao Shuhua even conferred the title of son, but they only held posts in places like Guozijian and Taichang Temple. False job. I'm just a bastard from the county prince's mansion. If I really want to go to Shangshu Province, I'm afraid that many people will be dissatisfied and will blame you secretly. Shangshu Sheng, that's a place where Jinshi has to train for a long time before entering. I'm only sixteen. "

"Hmph!" Zhao Cong said with a straight face, "Who dares, you have done things seriously and done your best, everyone can see. Besides——"

"Your Majesty." Zhao Shiqi squeezed his hand, "Let me go to Dazong Zhengsi. When Your Majesty wants me to do something for you, I will do it. I don't want those nice names, and I don't want to get promoted and get rich."

Zhao Cong was surprised, but every man has a pursuit, whether it is money or official position.It is true that Zhao Shiqi is rich, but who can think that he has less money?Another gentleman who is only 16 years old. Does he have no ambitions in his heart when he is in the top of his official career?

"Then what do you want?"

"I want His Majesty to please me." Zhao Shiqi looked up at Zhao Cong.

"..."

Zhao Cong's face burned again.

"Your Majesty?" Zhao Shiqi squeezed his hand again.

Zhao Cong blinked, then came back to his senses, unknowingly avoided Zhao Shiqi's sight, and said "oh".

"What do you think, Your Majesty?" Zhao Shiqi was still asking.

"Ok?"

"Your Majesty is pleased with me?"

"..."

How to answer this? !

Zhao Cong never knew that Zhao Shiqi had this side.He was so asked that he didn't know how to answer it!joy?If he didn't like it, why would his emotions change in various ways because of him, like a neurotic?He was driven into a neurotic state by this liking, so why ask him? !

But he couldn't answer truthfully.

Zhao Shiqi still stared at him closely, seeing the changes in Zhao Cong's face, he knew more about it.

He didn't force Zhao Cong any more, he accepted it when he was good, and said, "Your Majesty, I'll go to Dazong Zhengsi."

Only then did Zhao Cong forcefully regain his composure, shook his head and said, "The position in Da Zong Zhengsi has already been filled. If you think so, go to the pavilion to be a Ci minister." Eleven status, money, no one can bully him.It's irrelevant what the official position is.If there is something to do, Xiao Shiyi, as a special official of the emperor, can still help him with it.

What if he is gone in the future?

If he is really gone, the heir can only be Xiao Shiyi, who will be the emperor in the future, and no one can bully him.

Zhao Shiqi didn't know the thoughts in his mind, but he was also satisfied with the result, and nodded: "Success!"

Zhao Cong saw that he answered happily and knew that he was willing to listen to his words, so he was happy and immediately laughed.

Only then did Zhao Shiqi let go of his hand, he felt that the warmth in his hand was gone in an instant, and he felt a little regretful.

However, Zhao Shiqi opened the small paper bag, wrapped a hibiscus cake with a clean silk handkerchief on the side, and handed it to him: "Your Majesty, let's have a taste. It's still hot."

After all, it was Zhao Shiqi who bought it with his own hands, Zhao Cong nodded and took a few bites.

"Your Majesty, is it still as delicious as last time?"

Zhao Cong nodded and said, "You should try it too."

"Okay." Zhao Shiqi responded, and directly took a bite of the hibiscus cake that Zhao Cong had eaten a few mouthfuls of.

"..." Zhao Cong was dumbfounded.

He wanted him to try it, but he didn't want him to try it like this!

"Taste like this" Zhao Shiqi raised his head and continued to smile: "Your Majesty, it's as sweet as last time."

"..." Zhao Cong couldn't stand it anymore, and he couldn't help remembering the scene on the boat when he was still in Huainan.With great difficulty, he looked away, and subconsciously said, "I'll rest for a while, you go home first."

Can't afford to provoke, can you hide?

Zhao Shiqi knew that he had to be careful, and nodded in response: "Okay." He got up from the bed, helped Zhao Cong lie down, covered him with the quilt, and then pulled up the curtain. Just before it was about to be tightened, he smiled again, " Your Majesty, I will come back to the palace tomorrow."

"Okay." Zhao Cong looked up at him and replied confusedly.

Zhao Shiqi smiled brightly at him again, closed the curtain, turned and left.

Zhao Cong was extremely disappointed.

It's rare for Xiao Shishi to laugh like this. He hasn't finished watching it yet, the curtain is drawn!

But the person was driven away by him, and he could only think about it in his heart, and he could never call him back.

This time, he fell asleep quickly.

He still felt that everything was wrong, he was wrong, Xiao Shiyi was wrong, and everything today was wrong.But it was too late for him to think about it. Before going to sleep, his mind was full of Zhao Shiqi's gorgeous smile like a summer flower that suddenly appeared.

Zhao Shiqi was very happy.

Regardless of his state of mind, his body was indeed that of a 16-year-old boy.His footsteps were light, and when he came out of the main hall, his footsteps were even a little floating.

There is still a smile on his face, such a spirit, coupled with his posture, is extremely handsome.

Concubine Shu's hasty departure had caused everyone in Funing Palace to worry, because of his energy and energy, he immediately dissipated.Everyone knows that Mr. Xiao Lang is so happy, His Majesty must be happier!

Rantao also heaved a sigh of relief, and when he saw him come out, he smiled: "Mr. Lang, come and see, the princess mansion sent flowers."

Since Zhao Zongning sent flowers to Qian Yuemo, his brother must also send flowers.It's just that the flowers sent to Funing Hall have to go through more inspections, so they didn't arrive until now.

A total of twenty pots were sent to Funing Hall, lined up in two rows, the flowers were in full bloom, and the dyed pottery was being counted.

Rantao and the others only saw flowers, but Zhao Shiqi saw other things.

He didn't show his face, walked up to the flower, and praised: "It's really beautiful."

"That's right, the princess has always had a good eye! Che Xia came here to give it to her. She said that tomorrow the princess will go to Luoyang to enjoy the flowers with the County Lord Le'an."

"In a few days, His Majesty and I will also go."

"Really?" Rantao was also happy, and they all hoped that His Majesty could rest more.

Zhao Shiqi was in good spirits, and also smiled: "Of course it's true."

Rantao immediately started talking about how to clean up and what to bring, Zhao Shiqi casually asked, "Who takes care of the flowers and plants in the palace now?"

"It's Liu Xian. I'm afraid that Mr. Xiao Lang doesn't remember this person. He knew all about him at first, but because he committed a crime, he was dismissed by the Queen Mother. His Majesty thought of his meritorious service, so he didn't order him to order him to serve him." For flowers and plants, he is quite capable, and he does a good job of taking care of them!"

"Peony is not easy to take care of. It was sent by the princess, but it must be treated well. Where is he? Let me explain to him."

Rantao didn't take it to heart either, so he ordered someone to call Liu Xianlai.

Zhao Shiqi went to the side hall, and not long after he sat down, Liu Xian arrived.

When he left five years ago, Liu Xian suddenly lost his official position and became a last-class eunuch. He became thinner and older, and he was always a little timid.The past five years may have been good, but now he has gained weight again, his complexion is actually rosy, and his steps are steady when he walks.

After he came in, he kowtowed and said, "I pay my respects to Lord Eleven."

Liu Xian had done a few things for Jixiang in the past. Although he didn't know that Jixiang was behind him, Zhao Shiqi knew that Liu Xian was capable.

Capable people are courageous and calm, and they are more able to settle down to do things.

Zhao Shiqi wanted to settle Zhao Congde's matter earlier, so he stopped delaying and said directly, "Can you usually go to Baoci Hall?"

These words are usually not common, it depends on who says and who listens.

As soon as he said this, Liu Xian immediately looked up at him.

"Can I go?"

"Your Majesty, I always go there four or five times every ten days. Your Majesty respects the Queen Mother very much, and always sends seasonal flowers and plants every month. The flowers and plants are all taken care of by the young ones."

"That being the case, there are some things for you to do."

"..." Liu Xian didn't speak.

"how?"

Liu Xian whispered: "Mr. Lang, I'm so stupid and vulgar. I'm afraid I can't do things for you."

Zhao Shiqi smiled: "Five years ago, you were so down and out, you could bring things in from outside the palace. Or do you think I won't give you gold?"

Liu Xian was shocked and immediately looked at him again.If this matter gets out, his life will definitely be gone!

Zhao Shiqi stretched out his hand to pick up the teacup to drink tea, very relaxed.

Liu Xian gritted his teeth and kowtowed again: "I will obey your orders."

Zhao Shiqi put down the teacup and said softly: "Go a few steps forward, I have something to tell you."

"Yes."

After Liu Xian left, Zhao Shiqi got up and looked at the side halls of Funing Hall, but suddenly he didn't want to leave.

He simply asked someone to come in and make the bed, and he also slept.

After Zhao Cong woke up, he planned to go to Chongzheng Palace to deal with political affairs.

Rantao first talked about Zhao Zongning sending flowers, and then said with a smile: "Young Lord said, in a few days, I will go to Luoyang to see flowers with Your Majesty!"

Zhao Cong slept well this time, and nodded with a smile: "Yes, let's take a look at the county school there. Zhao Luo has been doing well there."

Rantao told him what she had prepared and told him one by one.

Zhao Cong didn't care about these things, after listening, he wanted to change his clothes and go to Chongzheng Hall, Ran Tao said: "What do you want to use at night, Your Majesty?"

Zhao Cong originally planned to say "whatever".

Ran Tao said again: "Xiao Langjun hasn't eaten in the palace for a long time, I don't know if he likes the eight-treasure duck soup—"

Zhao Cong looked back at her.

Ran Tao suddenly said: "Look at how busy the servant girl is, Your Majesty, Mr. Xiao Lang hasn't gone back! He's in the side hall! He's also taking a nap! He hasn't woken up yet!"

Zhao Cong's eyes lit up.

That's why we say that human beings are complicated.

Zhao Cong also knows that he should keep a distance from Zhao Shiqi, but when Zhao Shiqi is around, he is happy.Hearing that Zhao Shiqi stayed in the palace, he was overjoyed.He wished he could go to the side hall to see Zhao Shiqi immediately. Fortunately, he was still a sensible emperor, and he was still thinking about the political affairs that fell due to illness.

Besides, there might be a new reply about the Huainan matter, he finally restrained himself, changed his clothes and went to Chongzheng Hall.

But before leaving, he turned around to look at the side hall, but he smiled unconsciously, and happily walked out of the door of Funing Hall.

He thought, it would be great if he could do this every day.