Come on, Your Highness

After the reception banquet was over, Duke Wei came back very late, but when he got off the carriage, he ordered He Xiang to invite He Xichao.

He Xichao didn't sleep either, and seemed to be waiting to be summoned.

He calmly walked into the Sansong Hall, and saw that Wei Guogong's court clothes had not been changed, his cheeks were a little rosy, and he couldn't help asking: "Grandfather, have you drank too much?"

"The old man is very awake, come and sit down."

He Xichao raised his eyebrows, found a chair and sat down in a good manner, turned around and told He Xiang: "Grandpa Xiang, order the kitchen to make grandfather a hangover soup."

Wei Guogong didn't object, he looked at He Xichao, as if sizing up his grandson who had been with him for nearly seven years with brand-new and complicated eyes, and when He Xiang's figure left, he asked directly: "Did you know that the emperor would go to Qing Dynasty for a long time?" Lian Shan to take the eldest prince back to the palace?"

He Xichao was not surprised, with a faint smile on his lips, he admitted lightly, "Yes."

At the age of 13, that soft and round face has now transformed into a pair of outstanding picturesque eyebrows, but only the self-confidence naturally revealed in those eyes makes people ignore his immature age.

"Grandfather looked very shocked."

More than shock, he was shocked!

The emperor's mind has always been unpredictable, even their veteran officials who have accumulated many years can't grasp it, but He Xichao can guess his mind. Such far-sightedness is a bit frightening.

What's more, if Xiao Hong's going to Qinglian Temple is also a premeditated plan, and if it is pushed forward, then the three young ladies who have accidents one after another...

When Wei Guogong thought more and more suspicious, He Xichao suddenly let out a chuckle, "Grandfather, if you keep thinking about it, your grandson will become a monster."

Isn't it? Zhi Duo is close to a demon is not enough to describe this grandson.

Wei Guogong looked at him uncertainly, but He Xichao shook his head with a broken smile and said, "Speaking of which, you told me the news."

"what?"

"The emperor wants to finish the business at hand early, and in this day and a half, those meaningless memorials will naturally be returned, so that the cabinet can speed up the urgent matter. Isn't it obvious?"

"But how do you know that the emperor is going to Qinglian Temple?"

"You said he didn't go to the harem, so where else could he go with the spare time? Eunuch Huang came back in a feather, and the emperor was angry but didn't order anyone to go up the mountain to arrest the eldest prince. That explains everything." He Xichao folded his hands in front of his chest, tilted his head slightly, his face still had the innocence that a boy of this age should have, and the cunning hidden in his eyes.

"Grandson is actually not that smart, he just pays more attention to some details than ordinary people." He raised his hand, squinting his thumb and index finger, "It's just a little more."

That little bit made a big difference, Wei Guogong didn't say anything, he was thinking about how much truth He Xichao said, did he really have no hand in this matter?But how did he do it?

A sigh came out of He Xichao's mouth, Duke Wei frowned and said, "Why are you sighing?" He didn't even sigh!

He Xichao rested his chin on one hand, looked at Wei Guogong with some pity and said, "Grandfather, I have to remind you that you seem to be focusing on the wrong point."

"what?"

"What you should think about is why the adults who are more aware of the emperor's movements, including you, never thought that he would personally pick up the eldest prince, but I guessed it right away?"

As soon as these words came out, Wei Guogong's pupils shrank suddenly.

At this time, He Xiang's voice came from outside, "Grandpa, Master Xichao?"

"All guesses are based on cognition. There is only one explanation for such a difference." He Xichao smiled, stood up and opened the door, took the hangover soup from He Xiang, turned around and closed it, and looked at Wei Guogong Walking over, "Obviously, the father and son of the Tian family have always been inconsistent, and I am fortunate to know this."

He Xichao put the hangover soup in front of the motionless Wei Guogong, leaned into his ear and whispered, "So grandson is sorry to tell you that you are in the wrong team."

From beginning to end, the emperor loved and valued the eldest prince the most.

The previous disgust, disgust, scolding, and punishment were just appearances.

On this point, they are invincible.

After this welcome banquet, Xiao Hong, who was not cared about in the past, suddenly became very popular.

And what followed were all kinds of favors.

His Royal Highness the King of England has not made any achievements in the court, but the flatterers around him are already analogous to Yao and Shun's life, and his words are endless.

In Jing'an Palace, there was an endless stream of gifts sent through various channels, and they were all precious things.

Xiao Hong once again felt this kind of support and encirclement in the past seven years, as if he had never lost the crown prince.

But he didn't feel very happy. Looking at these things at this moment, he became extremely ironic.

Only when you have fallen through the clouds, you will know that there is an abyss under the vanity.

All flowers are a deadly poison.

"Go back!" he ordered.

Seeing his unhappy expression, Eunuch Chang and the others glanced at each other, their joy subsided, and they immediately asked the palace staff to sort it out and prepare to send it back according to the name card.

Nanny Shen handed Xiao Hong a cup of tea.

"Mammy have something to say?"

Shen Momo deliberated for a moment, then asked cautiously: "Your Highness, I'm sorry, this servant knows that His Highness can't get used to these people who are prone to inflammation, but after all, they are in the court and have positions. His Highness has just entered the court, and the foundation is not stable. How about picking one or two that are available and accepting them, so that we can do errands?"

Eunuch Chang listened and looked over, they all meant the same thing.

Xiao Hong smiled and said: "Nurse, I never think that my unsteady foundation is a bad thing. I am only 16 years old, and I have plenty of time to find a good foundation stone. Several accountants have to pass the exam, these are just giving some things to flatter and want to rely on them, dreaming!"

Besides, his father is still young and strong, if he stands firm and flourishes, is he looking for death or is he looking for death?

"But many of them are from big families to show their favor. Is it hurtful to refuse like this?"

Xiao Hong said indifferently: "Where did this king come from and how did he get along with them? If I get used to them, I will return them all within today."

"Yes."

Just as he was talking, Xiao Dunzi came in and reported, "Your Highness, Commander Lu is already waiting outside."

Xiao Hong stood up, "Okay, let's go to the main hall of the Qing Dynasty."

Before Xiao Hong arrived, He Xichao was already in the Yingwang Palace.

At this time, Mr. Wu, the head of the construction department, was talking to him, and beside him was Mr. Zhang, who was in charge of the repairs of the King's Palace.

The director of the construction department is the fourth grade, Master Wu has a friendly attitude towards He Xichao, and he has not neglected him, not to mention Master Zhang, he has an apologetic smile on his face, and says a few words of compliment from time to time.

Master Wu said: "Young Master He is going to participate in the next Spring Festival, right?"

He Xichao nodded with a faint smile, "It's just a matter of trying."

Master Zhang immediately praised, "Young Master He is too modest! Now who knows that Erlang of the He family will definitely win the leader if he makes a move, and Sanyuan Jidi is the No.1 in Daqi!"

"My lord's words are absurd. Daqi has a vast land and rich resources, people are blessed with land, and there are not a few talented and intelligent people. Chunwei, the world's talented people gather together, and students are not sure." He Xichao smiled humbly.

"Hey, there are a lot of geniuses, but Mr. He even amazed the emperor! He is only ten years old, and a paper of the courtyard examination caused a sensation in the court. Only Mr. He is there, isn't he, Mr. Wu? "

Master Wu nodded: "Exactly."

He Xi raised his brows slightly, and curled his lips slightly. He accepted all these compliments, and looked towards the door, "I don't know when His Highness will come, please wait a little longer, my lords."

Master Wu waved his hand, "His Royal Highness is busy with affairs, so don't be in a hurry."

"Yeah, the palace is not close, and it takes time on the way."

Now who dares to be dissatisfied with Xiao Hong, even if they release their pigeons today, they will have to smile and take the initiative to make an appointment again.

He Xichao then stopped talking, picked up the tea, blew on the tea soup gently, and sipped the tea comfortably.

Master Wu also picked up the teacup at hand, fiddled with the tea foam and glanced at Master Zhang inadvertently.

The latter settled down, took out a book from his side, cleared his throat, and called out, "Young Master He."

He Xichao raised his head and looked over, only to see Master Zhang walking in front of him with a book in his hands and said: "Before His Royal Highness the King of England is here, I have something to ask, and I would like to ask Young Master He to do me a favor."

He Xichao turned his eyes to the book, and said suspiciously: "This seems to be my book."

"Yes, you don't know, Quanzi admires Mr. He very much. It took him a lot of time to find this "Examination Examination". I don't know much about the place, knowing that I can see Mr. He today, I begged to come. But I have official business, I can't bring this stinky boy to make trouble, so I sternly refused!"

He Xichao's expression didn't change when he heard this, but there was a hint of amusement on his lips, waiting for him to continue.

"But Xiaguan is just such a son. He is usually too pampered and a little lawless. He has no choice but to compromise. Let this kid write down the incomprehensible points, and Xiaguan will bring the book with you. Please take a look. If you have time Please take a look at your face."

The book was handed in front of him, He Xichao saw that the corners of the book were neat and the pages were brand new, it didn't look like he was always flipping through it in his hands.

He Xi's smile deepened at the corner of his mouth, and he didn't intend to expose it. He took the book and opened it at the bulging place. There was a stack of quite thick...bank notes.

He spread the silver bills like playing poker, fanned them in the palm of his hand, counted them, and found in surprise: "Oh, there are so many things you don't understand, Young Master Gui!"

"Oh, I'm really bothering Mr. He." Lord Zhang cupped his hands helplessly, and sighed, "Today is not enough time, and I didn't dare to bring all his questions over. I'm afraid the official will have to bother Mr. He."

He Xichao clicked his tongue twice, shook his head in amazement, "Is there anything else?"

"Yes, yes, this kid is very stupid, I have to ask Mr. He to take more care in the future." Master Zhang smiled brightly, and turned his head to meet Master Wu.

There was a mocking smile on Mr. Wu's face, and there was a trace of contempt in his gaze towards He Xichao.

"I have opened my eyes." He Xichao didn't seem to notice the eye contact between them, so he directly put away the bank note, put it back in the book, put it on the high table, and picked up the cup of tea that he hadn't drank a few sips keep drinking.

Mr. Zhang frowned slightly, and asked: "I don't know what Mr. He wants..."

Before he finished speaking, He Xichao suddenly raised his hand to stop him, then turned his head to Master Wu, and asked unintentionally, "I don't know if Master Wu has a young master like Mr. Zhang in his family?"

As soon as this remark came out, Master Wu's eyelids twitched as he had nothing to do with himself. It seemed that He Xichao had such a big appetite and wanted to eat more.

"Master Wu?" He Xichao pressed.

Master Wu's expression was slightly unhappy, but seeing Master Zhang winking at him frequently, he could only nod reluctantly, "Naturally, I also appreciate Mr. He a lot."

"That's good, I just don't know how many questions Mr. Wu has for students to answer for him?" He Xichao put back the teacup, picked up the book again, took out the stack of silver notes, and waved at Mr. Wu, "As many as Mr. Zhang, or more?"

Master Wu's composure disappeared, and he said, "I'm afraid Mr. He will be too busy."

"Hahaha..." He Xichao laughed loudly when he heard the words, "It doesn't matter, teaching one is teaching, teaching two is also teaching, as long as Mr. Wu is willing, feel free to come, the more the better."

Master Zhang and Master Wu probably never thought that He Xichao would be so greedy, it's not enough!

Do you want to eat until you are full?

Master Wu sank his mind, and felt that he couldn't go on like this, so he simply asked: "Young Master He, if you don't talk dark words, how much do you want?"

"Okay!" He Xichao clapped his palms in a row and praised, "Master Wu is a straightforward person. There is no one else here now. One of us accepts bribes and the other gives bribes, so there is no need to deal with these nonsense. Give me 5 taels, and I will guarantee that he will be happy with your Highness." How about letting it go and moving in happily?"

"5 taels!"

Not only Mr. Zhang, but also Mr. Wu stood up suddenly, looking at He Xichao with astonishment, just like looking at a lunatic.

Master Wu was so hung up on not swearing, he said: "Mr. He, what is the difference between you and robbing, 5 taels, how dare you speak!"

Master Zhang stared wide-eyed, and it took him a long time to straighten his tongue, "Young Master He, we can't spend so much money to repair the palace. The 5000 taels is already our sincerity. If you think it's not enough, we'll give you some more." Make it, no matter how much it is, there will be no more!"

He Xichao rested his elbows on the armrest, crossed his hands in front of his chest, lowered his chin slightly, and reaffirmed his request with an unquestionable negotiating posture in the previous life, "It's only 5 taels."

His face was still immature, but those eyes were full of viciousness, as if he could see through each other at a glance.

Master Wu and Master Zhang naturally couldn't agree, it was beyond their ability, even if they were willing to give it, where would they go to collect 5 taels?

Master Wu held his breath, and said coldly: "Young Master He, you have to think clearly, let alone 5 taels, even 3 taels is impossible. If you disagree, the 1 taels you got will have to be paid." Fly."

"The renovation of the entire palace will only cost 5 taels at most. How many people are busy up and down and have to take care of it. How can I give it all to you, Young Master He!" Mr. Zhang said sincerely.

He Xichao supported his chin with one hand, leaned forward slightly, looked at Master Wu and asked, "You don't agree, do you?"

"It's not that I don't agree, it's that you're talking too loudly, which is unrealistic. Mr. He, I'm the judge. I can give you another 5000 taels, and the rest can't be any more." Master Wu said calmly.

He Xichao leaned back, and concluded coldly: "Then the conversation has collapsed."

Mr. Zhang looked embarrassed, and wanted to persuade him again, "Young Master He, you really have to think about it carefully, you can't become a fat man with one bite! We can still communicate again in the future, 5 taels is really too much..."

He Xichao raised his hand, "There's no need, I gave you a chance, but I don't cherish it, so don't blame me." As soon as he finished speaking, footsteps came from the door.

Xiao Hong has arrived.

Master Zhang hurriedly hid the book in He Xichao's hand, and greeted Xiao Hong together with Master Wu.

"Your Majesty, I pay my respects to His Royal Highness the King of England."

"En." Xiao Hong responded, then walked straight through them, and went to the seat in the flower hall, then he looked at He Xichao and asked: "Xichao, have you seen all of this mansion, is there anything you are not satisfied with?"

He Xichao shook his head, "His Royal Highness, the place you asked to modify before has been changed. The palace is magnificent, exquisite and beautiful. It was done with care. You can move in."

He Xichao's words made Master Wu and Master Zhang feel relieved.

Xiao Hong smiled happily after hearing this, and looked at the two adults, "That's good, you two don't worry."

"I don't dare to be an official." Master Wu said, and took out a list. He glanced at He Xi, but the latter lowered his eyes and didn't know what he was thinking.Although Master Wu hesitated, he still presented it to Xiao Hong, "Your Highness, this is the list of accounts for repairing the palace. Since you are satisfied, please stamp it."

Xiao Hong took it over, looked at it and said, "I still remember that 1 taels of stone, don't tell me you dare to write it..."

He stopped talking while talking, then "slapped", slapped his palm on the table, and said angrily: "29 taels! Why don't you add another 8000 taels, round it up, and directly put the king's Anjia All the money is given!"

That palm slapped the whole table shaking, and the loud sound made the two adults almost kneel on the ground.

"Your Highness calm down..."

Xiao Hong was furious, his eyes were burning with fire, "You are so courageous, you dare to ask the king to sign something like this, you really think I have been taken advantage of, and let you suck blood, what an idiot!"

"Your Highness, you have misunderstood. I really don't count too much money. This is all spent!" Master Wu explained, "The flowers, plants and trees are all precious varieties. The pavilion The pavilions, tables, chairs and household items are made of the best materials and carved by craftsmen, which takes time and effort. Some of them are transported from other provinces, and the cost on the way is incalculable. Your Highness is a prince, with a noble status, and he is favored by the emperor. How dare an official covet His Royal Highness's silver."

Xiao Hong's eyes were cold, "You say it's all genuine?"

"Yes, yes!"

"Can you guarantee it?"

Master Wu swallowed, "His Royal Highness, you can look through the old calendar, how many palaces have been repaired by the House of Internal Affairs, and you can also ask the Prince Guang's Palace today, do you want so much money?"

Xiao Hong's sharp eyes immediately shot over, "Don't play this kind of tricks for me, I don't care what others do? They are willing to suffer this boring loss and don't want to care about it. It doesn't mean that I have to be like them. I am really serious today. Seriously. Let me ask you one more question, can you guarantee that the items on these lists are all genuine goods at a fair price, and you didn’t spend a penny?"

"This, this... Your Highness..." Mr. Wu couldn't tell, he hesitated and couldn't answer.

"Check the accounts." Xiao Hong suddenly suppressed the anger on his face, and said calmly, "Hand over all the books to me, and check the accounts."

Master Wu was taken aback, and then he immediately refused without thinking, "Your Highness, you have no right to intervene in the account book."

"No right?" Xiao Hong smiled coldly, "But I really have to investigate today! Someone."

Lu Feng walked in with someone, "Your Highness."

"Go to the Zaosi Yamen and search for all the books of the King's Mansion."

"Yes." Lu Feng took the order and left.

Master Wu and Master Zhang glanced at each other, and they saw panic in each other's eyes.

Master Wu hurriedly stopped Xiao Hong: "Your Highness, do you know what you are doing? You can't just rely on the emperor's favor to do whatever you want! Otherwise, even if the lower official fights for this black hat, the emperor will ask for justice!"

Xiao Hong laughed. He stretched out his hand and patted Mr. Wu who spoke righteously, and said gently and encouragingly: "Go." After speaking, he greeted, "Xi Chao, let's go."

He Xichao looked back at the two adults who were frozen in place, gave a meaningful and sarcastic smile, shook his head and left.

On the way, Xiao Hong asked, "How much do you think they are greedy for?"

He Xichao said, "I asked them for 5 taels."

"You didn't even give this to you?" Xiao Hong said in surprise, "If you settle it, it's like solving me! It's too stingy to be greedy so much!"

He Xi rolled his eyes at him, and said: "It's really not that they are stingy. I guess the only thing they can give out now is 2 taels. It's true that the ups and downs must be managed. Behind this, the masters must also be filial. It has been divided up a long time ago. Even if it is finally found out, if you want to recover it, it may be difficult."

Xiao Hong sighed, heartbroken: "I've never seen the 30 taels before, so it's gone. Anyway, let me touch it. I've never seen so much silver in my life."

"I haven't seen it either." He Xichao comforted, "Okay, just watch, they will collect the 5 taels and come to me. I will find a way to get them to collect more."

"Yes, if we can squeeze out a little bit, it's all our money." Xiao Hong said angrily. You dare to covet the king's money, you deserve it!"

The author has something to say: Yao: How dare you accept bribes!I am so disappointed!

He Xichao: Oh.

Yao: Well, I want to make an appointment with Mr. Xiao, can Secretary He help me?

He Xichao: Buy it now, 5 taels of silver for 1 minute.

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