Come on, Your Highness

On the second day at the court, the King of England came out and asked the emperor to go to Jiangdong and go to Kuiliang County to govern Songjiang.

As soon as this remark came out, the ministers of the DPRK and China immediately discussed and looked at Xiao Hong with obvious surprise and puzzlement.

At this time when the holy family is thick, the King of England actually wants to leave Beijing!

Are you mentally ill?If you don't make an effort to go one step further, consolidate the favor, win over the courtiers, and go to cure the water!

Water control requires the prince to go in person?

Even Xiao Yi and Xiao Ming felt that some of their eldest brother's behaviors were simply unbelievable.

But after thinking about it in a blink of an eye, the two of them suddenly felt warm. Once Xiao Hong left Beijing, wouldn't it be their chance?

If you don't show your face in front of the emperor for a long time, when you come back, who knows who you are!

Thinking of this, he couldn't help looking at the aloof emperor.

"allow."

The diadem shook, blocking the view of the courtiers looking into the emperor's expression, but the latter could clearly see the change in the expression of every courtier after hearing this word, including the two sons.

The corners of his lips could not help but raise a sarcasm, he said: "Order He Xichao, the editor of the Imperial Academy, to go together, and the Ministry of Industry will listen to the order of the King of England."

Minister of the Ministry of Industry obeyed, "Yes."

The news that the King of England went to Jiangdong to control the flood in Songjiang spread throughout the capital like wings.

The noble concubine who heard Li Qian playing the piano immediately stood up from the couch in surprise, and asked, "Really?"

Xue Ling nodded, "Really, now that the news has spread throughout the palace, there will be no fakes. He Xichao will go with her."

"It's true that God helped us. If these two people are not in the capital, there are many things to do." The concubine became more and more happy as she talked, but she still didn't quite understand, "Okay, why did you leave the capital all of a sudden?"

"It was the King of England who asked for it, saying that he wanted to relieve the Emperor's worries." Xue Ling continued to say while helping the concubine down the steps, "The last time I asked you to be the crown prince, although it was the King of England who declined it in the end. , but the emperor’s hesitation was noticed by all the ministers. If the flood is really cured, it will be a great contribution, and it will be a matter of course to ask for a seal when you come back.”

The imperial concubine nodded repeatedly after hearing this, but there was a mocking expression on her face, "The flood is not so easy to deal with, not to mention that Songjiang has been in trouble for more than ten years, repaired every year, and the embankment burst every year. He is a prince who doesn't understand anything. , even if you take someone with you, you can only watch."

"Who says it's not?" Xue Ling echoed.

The imperial concubine was playing with the armor on her finger, she was in a happy mood, and she thought about it: "Send someone to invite the prince quickly, and let him enter the palace tomorrow, so we two can figure it out."

Since Xiao Hong was going to leave Beijing, he would not politely accept this favor.

As soon as He Xichao came out of the gate of the Imperial Academy, He Xiang was already waiting at the door. When he saw him, he greeted him, "Master Xichao, the Duke is waiting for you."

Wei Guogong was pacing in the study, obviously feeling a little irritable. Hearing the sound of footsteps outside, he knew that He Xichao was coming.

It's a pity that he was impatient to wait, but this kid was still unhurried, so just after meeting him, he asked, "What's your plan? Why did the King of England go to control the water?"

He Xichao smiled when he heard the words, and did not refute, "Did the emperor give you permission in the courtroom today?"

"That's right." Wei Guogong really didn't understand, so he couldn't help but say a few more words, "Now the king of England is in good shape, and the position of prince is almost at your fingertips. Even if you don't want to be too sharp and attract people's attention, there is no need to avoid the capital. !"

He Xichao said: "I didn't deliberately avoid it. Since I am in the Ministry of Industry and see the floods year after year, His Highness cares about the people of Jiangdong, so I am happy to go."

Duke Wei didn't even want to hear such high-sounding words, he said: "Xi Dynasty, I'm speaking from the bottom of my heart, the second prince and the third prince have grown up together, and have more or less power in the court, and because of the marriage, Directly pointing to the Six Departments. The errands entrusted to them by the emperor have been done well, and they have been rewarded in court many times. Only His Royal Highness is alone, and the courtiers clearly show that it is better not to. How do you win over the courtiers? This time you have to leave the capital, no one will deal with you in the capital, and if you give someone else an opportunity, you will be the ones who will regret it at that time! Isn’t your hard work over the years wasted?”

These words were indeed heartfelt, but He Xichao had his own plans, he said, "Have you ever heard of a word?"

"What?"

"Distance creates beauty."

Wei Guogong snorted, "What a mess, everyone is trying to sharpen their heads and get in front of the emperor. You guys are nice, but you still have a distance? I don't know if it's beautiful or not, but it's true that you're playing with fire."

He Xichao was not annoyed, but smiled lightly and said: "Grandfather, who said that His Highness has no power in the court, the dignified chief minister of the cabinet is my teacher, others don't know, don't you know? Besides, he has been close to me all the time." , It’s not necessarily a good thing, the advantages gradually become natural, and the disadvantages will be magnified, just like Xiao Biesheng’s newly married, leaving for a while, the relationship will be better.”

Hearing this metaphor, Wei Guogong wrinkled his face.

He Xichao looked at Yi Le, "If the father-son relationship between His Royal Highness and the Emperor will fade due to the distance, it can only be said that the relationship is not deep."

Wei Guogong sneered and said: "The emperor has no shortage of courteous sons."

He Xichao didn't care, "Greetings with a purpose are inferior. It took me nine years to let His Highness cultivate a unique tacit understanding with the Emperor bit by bit. It's not just anyone. A son can be a substitute."

In private, Xiao Hong always spoke freely in front of Emperor Tiangan, and he often talked nonsense, which seemed rebellious, but the emperor only liked this kind of intimacy.

For Xiao Hong, he may be an emperor, but he is more of a father, and he is a father who is relied on by his son, filial, and able to confide in his heart.

Even if Xiao Ming and Xiao Yi followed suit, and even told them that the emperor would not be angry, he might not have the guts to say so.

He Xichao's self-confidence made Wei Guogong suddenly silent, and he seemed to grasp a key point between the lines.

Speaking of which, this is still the doubt of the whole capital, why did the eldest prince suddenly re-emerge?

After Xiao Hong was deposed as the crown prince when he was nine years old, or He Xichao entered the palace as a companion, what happened?

The imperial concubine forced Xiao Ming to study desperately and do everything that a prince should do, but he couldn't win the class and doze off. Xiao Hong, who was so angry that his master contradicted the emperor, was a wonderful thing in itself.

There is always a reason for this.

It's just that no matter whether it's Emperor Tiangan, Xiao Hong, or the insider He Xichao, they never said anything about it.

"Xi Chao..."

"Don't ask, in short, you have broken your heart for His Highness, Xi Chao will definitely convey it to you when you go back, and you can trust your grandson for the rest."

As He Xichao said, he walked towards the door, but after thinking about it, he turned back and said, "Yes, there are those dandies, no, the young masters of the princes and counts, do you think they would like to follow us to control the water? ?”

Wei Guogong's eyelids twitched suddenly, "How many do you want to take with you?"

"That's right, didn't the adults say it? I can do whatever I want, everyone has extraordinary skills, and they can run errands." He Xi showed a smiling face showing the harmlessness of livestock, and looked at Wei Guogong's knotted eyebrows, still crooked. Nodding his head, he asked doubtfully, "Isn't that okay, did you frame me?"

"Xi Chao, those are young masters who have never experienced hardships. If you take them to control the water, if something happens, won't it be troublesome?"

He Xi raised his eyebrows and sneered: "It's really interesting. My Highness has never suffered. Could it be that these people's status can be more noble than him? I want to do well in front of the King of England, but I don't want to pay a price. Where did the pies come from for them to pick them up for nothing, with horns growing on their heads?"

Wei Guogong couldn't say no to him, so he just asked: "How can they help?"

"It's always useful. Your Highness you said is far away in the south of the Yangtze River. If something happens, it will be very troublesome if there is no one in the capital to deal with him. In this case, take these young masters away and let their father Watch the capital for His Highness with grandfather."

Wei Guogong was speechless for a moment: "..."

So these old guys are rushing to jump into the pit and order them around?

Except for himself, He Xichao, and those who wished him to get out of the capital as soon as possible, no one agreed with Xiao Hong's control of the water.

All the people in Jing'an Palace moved to Prince Ying's Mansion. Nanny Shen and Aunt Xinrui took care of Xiao Hong's daily life, and Eunuch Chang took care of the affairs of his yard.

When the news was known, the imperial decree had already been issued.

While Nurse Shen and Aunt Xinrui were packing Xiao Hong's luggage, they couldn't help but said: "Your Highness is going, so at least you should notify your slaves in advance. It's only ten days now, and there's not enough time to prepare many things."

Xiao Hong said nonchalantly: "Oh, just bring me a few changes of clothes and a stack of bank notes. It will take ten days to prepare." At this moment, he was lying on the rocking chair with his feet crossed, biting an apple in his mouth, enjoying himself leisurely. At ease, it was in stark contrast to Nanny Shen and Aunt Xinrui who were busy walking in and out.

"Your Highness is talking nonsense again. You are a dignified prince. How can you be so shabby when traveling? The clothes alone are estimated to be five big boxes."

Xiao Hong was speechless, "So many?"

Mother Shen gave Xiao Hong an angry look and said: "Although the weather is hot, you have to wear thin clothes in summer, but flood control is not just for a day or two, and you may come back next year, so spring and autumn clothes can't be left behind, and winter fur coats and cloaks The cloak has to be pressed at the bottom of the box, and hats and gloves are also indispensable for various small items...Xin Rui, write it down."

Xinrui was writing with a pen and paper, and she was still muttering: "At least thirty sets of inner clothes, at least ten sets of outer shirts for each season, three thinner capes, and two thicker ones. One, more thick shirts to wear inside, two warm cloaks are indispensable, and twenty pairs of boots and shoes, socks can not be pulled off... ah! "

Xiao Hong's eyelids twitched when he heard Xinrui's chanting, and the last scream made him sit up straight, and asked quickly, "What's wrong?"

Xinrui ignored him, but looked at Nanny Shen, and said anxiously: "Mommy, Your Highness has been growing taller, and I probably won't be able to wear last year's clothes, and I haven't had time to make autumn and winter clothes this year!"

"Then hurry up and order that the sewing room is not allowed to do any work, and drive out His Highness's clothes first." Shen Momo hurriedly ordered.

"But it's only ten days, I'm afraid it's too late."

Seeing the wrinkles on Shen Nanny's face getting deeper, Xiao Hong suggested: "Then make a few fewer pieces, and I will wear them a few more times instead..."

"No!" The two turned their heads to stare at him at the same time.

Shen Momo couldn't help scolding: "Your Highness, you are also a prince after all, why are you so careless about your status, and you only wear those clothes after turning over and over again, making people laugh at you."

"The slaves have already prepared for the few, and if there are fewer, the slaves will be negligent!" Xinrui said.

Xiao Hong smiled awkwardly, and immediately didn't dare to speak again.

"Chang Yi." Mother Shen called out.

When Eunuch Chang walked in, he heard Mother Shen say: "You go to the House of Internal Affairs right away, and ask the embroidered lady of the House of Internal Affairs to help rush away His Highness's Four Seasons clothes. They will be ready within ten days."

After Eunuch Chang left, Xinrui continued to shake the pen, "I heard that the flood-controlled county is very poor, and I'm afraid this place is not good for living, so I have to bring some bedding, mama, do you need four beds? "

"want."

"How many boxes do you need?" Xiao Hong couldn't help interjecting.

"These are all things you are used to sleeping in." Shen Momo said to Xinrui again, "There are also chamber pots, incense burners, washing things, these small things must also be taken, count them, and don't forget."

Xiao Hong was stunned: "You have to bring the chamber pot!"

Xinrui covered her mouth and smiled, "Your Highness, you are used to it, so of course you have to bring it with you."

"The people who serve you, the words of the maid..."

Before Mother Shen finished speaking, He Xichao happened to come in from outside, "Don't take the maid, Your Highness is going to control the water, not to play with it, the conditions in that place are harsh, and all the people accompanying you are men, so it's inconvenient to take a girl there."

"That is to say." Seeing He Xichao, Xiao Hong dared to express his opinion, "Xichao, you don't know how much luggage the mother and the others have prepared for me, at least five carriages are required to pull it! It's so spectacular, I don't know how much it is. Thought I was going to move."

"Your Highness is talking nonsense again!" Xinrui said unhappily.

He Xichao comforted him: "Nurse and Aunt also have good intentions, can you let me see what I have brought?"

Xinrui handed the list to He Xichao, seeing the long string, He Xichao couldn't help laughing, and praised: "Auntie, you are really thoughtful."

"Young Master Xichao understands."

Satisfied, she followed Nanny Shen to continue making the list, and ordered the maid to prepare accordingly.