Come on, Your Highness

Mr. Xie Ge has been very busy recently, the army has returned to the court, and the top and bottom rewards and arrangements have to go through the cabinet, but because it is a victory, he is also busy and happy.

After Xie San came back from He's residence, he told him about He Xichao's plan, and the latter planned to visit him the next day.

So today, Mr. Xie Ge came down from the early court, and went back to the mansion to wait for him.

The bitter cold in the Northwest, this was known early on, not to mention that he was marching and fighting, and his young apprentice didn't seem to be a hard-working person, he would have to suffer if he thought about it.

But when I saw him today, He Xichao's thinness still surprised Mr. Xie Ge.

"I can't get used to the food over there, and I'm growing taller, so the students look a lot thinner, so the teacher doesn't have to worry about it." He Xichao explained.

"If that's the case, you should have a good rest after you come back. Why bother to take over the border trade in such a hurry. The attitudes of the countries in the Western Regions are very clear now, and it's not too late." Xie Ge, like Xie San, didn't understand.

Moreover, he didn't agree that He Xichao would personally preside over it. This was a thankless and offending job, not to mention that the western border was not as easy as the northern border. You can see how difficult the conditions are just by seeing Xie San come back with half his life.

It is entirely possible to assign another old and prudent minister to do it. He Xichao only needs to be by the prince's side as usual to guide and check.

Today's prince, with military achievements in his hands, and the emperor's trust and strong support, no one can shake his position, and he is not as afraid of the minister's criticism as he used to be, He Xichao no longer has to do it himself.

"Although Honglu Siqing is a fourth-rank official, it is of little use to you. You are in good shape now, and you can enter the cabinet directly from the Imperial Academy. You only need to wait for a while."

Although the cabinet judges political achievements based on seniority, He Xichao's resume has already been pretty good in less than two years following the crown prince's travels north and south.

With just a little more support from Mr. Xie Ge, you can step into Wenyuan Pavilion in your early twenties, which can only reach the threshold when you are in your 50s or [-]s!

After all, he was the No. 15 pick at the age of 25, and even after ten years, he was only [-]!

"The old man is old and his energy is limited. This time, I will propose to the emperor to let you follow me to handle government affairs. It doesn't matter whether you are promoted or not. This is the most beneficial."

When Xie Ge retired, He Xichao happened to take his place.

One generation of emperors and one generation of ministers.

Mr. Xie Ge understood very clearly that the emperor was wholeheartedly cultivating the prince, so as the chief assistant, he naturally followed the emperor's footsteps, and it was also his duty to prepare the next assistant for the prince.

Who is this person better than He Xichao?

Xie Ge always thought very well, and He Xichao originally planned to do the same, but in the end he had to live up to his intentions.

"Teacher, wait a little longer. I facilitated the border trade. I planned to do it myself. How can I pretend to be someone else? Whoever does it is not suitable for me."

He Xichao actually rejected him!

Old Xie Ge frowned, looked at him and said: "This is not like you, Xi Chao. Do you have something to hide from this old man?"

He Xichao paused while holding the tea, and then smiled wryly: "Jiang is still hot, students can't hide it from you."

Really?

Mr. Xie Ge was a little surprised: "Then..."

He Xichao shook his head: "But I can't talk about this, please ask the teacher to help me, I have to leave the capital for a few years."

"Leaving Beijing? So serious?" Xie Ge was very surprised.

He Xichao hesitated for a moment, then nodded solemnly.

As long as he can stay in Beijing, he will not be released, Xie Ge always wonders what is the reason for He Xichao to leave.

"You have conflicts with the crown prince?" This was the instant thought of Xie Gelao.

And it was very normal, the former Xiao Hong had no rights and nobody, he could only rely on He Xichao, naturally he would listen to whatever he said.Now that the reserve position is firmly established, there are many talented people under him, and there are many people who want to take He Xi's dynasty, and the relationship between the monarch and his ministers is no longer supportive, so it will naturally change slowly.

Although helpless, there is no way.Companion to a king is like companion to a tiger, that's how it is.

However, He Xichao shook his head: "No, His Highness is not to blame for this matter, he also wanted to keep me, but he couldn't." Seeing that Mr. Xie Ge frowned even deeper, he said helplessly and bitterly, "Teacher, don't guess, you No guess. When it comes to border trade, it was originally my plan. Although it offends people, it is also an achievement. Thinking about how much effort I have put into it, and how much preparation I have made in the early stage, it makes no sense to hand over the credit to others. Now...I have to reflect my value, and maybe I can fight for it in the future."

He Xichao paused when he said this, and then let out a laugh: "It's not that I won't come back. When everything is over, when I return to Beijing, I will ask the teacher to take care of me and help me enter the cabinet. It's the same."

He Xichao never thought of giving up his pursuit of being a master for the sake of love, it's just a little bumpy.

These costs were already expected, and they were already considered light, and he could afford them.And this road is obviously much easier for him than being with Xiao Hong.

The biggest soft-heartedness and dementia in his life are in this boy who has seen him growing up since he was a child, but he is deeply trapped in it and cannot extricate himself.

It's time to think about the way to go next.

Speaking of this, what else could Elder Xie Ge say, but unfortunately he complained again: "You, as a disciple like this old man, you have the biggest idea. The younger you are, the less worrying you will be. When Can you obediently listen to the old man's arrangement like your senior brother?"

Hearing this, He Xichao put down the teacup, clasped his hands together, and bowed his head in apology: "Student, I'm sorry."

The attitude of admitting mistakes is always the best, which makes people love and hate.

Xie Ge looked at him, and couldn't help but hate iron and said: "This old man is your teacher. I will be your teacher for one day and be your father for the rest of my life. If there is anything you can't tell me, will I still hurt you? I'm bored in my heart, don't you?" Do you feel bad?"

"Xi Chao, no matter how strong a person is, there are times when he can't persevere!"

Elder Xie Ge can be regarded as seeing He Xichao growing up since he was a child. This child takes one step at a time, walking very steadily, but it is also very painful.

Everyone envied his glamor and beauty, and he became famous as a teenager.But no matter how smart he is, how much mental effort he needs to achieve today's achievements, he relies on himself, not others.

Mr. Xie Ge really cherishes him, because this child has no one to tell, and he keeps everything in his heart.

Huiji will be hurt, Hui Yiyao!

And He Xichao's always calm and composed appearance collapsed in Xie Ge's words.

"I'm sorry, teacher, I lost my temper..."

While he was talking, tears rolled down his cheeks, and the choking sound became louder and louder under restraint, and finally he lay down on the table and sobbed...

He Xichao has an adult soul in his heart, which means that he has no friends of the same age.

And the experience of his previous life made him full of vigilance against people's hearts, it is not easy to talk to each other, and it has become a luxury to forget the year.

He put all his time and energy on Xiao Hong, and finally put his heart into it.

Without Xiao Hong, he is just a lonely soul walking in this world.

Walked the old path of the previous life, but encountered the love that shouldn't be there, and finally lost the persistence and strength.

Who can I tell this kind of thing?

No!

But Mr. Xie Ge's heart-pounding words instantly broke his false strength and pierced his disguise.

Even if he still can't confide in it, it's enough to let it out.

"I'm sorry, teacher, Xi Chao is not disrespectful to you, but I really have unavoidable difficulties. Maybe in the future, when everything is cleared up, the students will tell you the whole story."

He Xichao wiped away his tears and smiled, his eyes washed by tears were extraordinarily bright and sincere.

Even the gloomy eyes were washed away, and the whole person was full of vigor and vitality.

Veteran Xie Ge handed him a cup of tea, and sighed deeply: "That's good, since it's your decision, after careful consideration, I have nothing to say. Xiu Ning is your nephew, he is familiar with the Western Regions. , let him go with you."

When Mr. Xie Ge said this, He Xichao laughed: "He will cry."

Old Xie Ge snorted coldly: "No one is to blame for the evil I have done, everything must have a beginning and an end."

It has been a long month since He Xichao came out of Xie's mansion, Ah Fu walked out with him, and suddenly asked: "Master, are you and Your Highness really like this?"

Ah Fu will know, it's really not surprising, it's too obvious in the northern border and even Jiangdong.

He Xichao said: "Who knows what will happen in the future, what's your opinion?"

Ah Fu quickly shook his head: "It's just that it's not easy for you two, it's heartbreaking to watch..."

"So, it's not easy for lovers to get married. You have to cherish Xia He and treat her wholeheartedly, otherwise you will be struck by lightning."

"That's needless to say...young master."

Ah Fu suddenly called out, pointing to the front, a horse, a figure, very familiar.

"His Royal Highness."

Xiao Hong came out from the shadows and looked at He Xichao.

The autumn night was cold and the wind blew. He Xichao tightened the cloak on his body, and then he heard Xiao Hong say: "I happened to be passing by. I saw you, so let's take you home along the way."

Xie's Mansion is not on the road between the Imperial Palace and the Prince's Mansion at all, so He Lai stopped by to say that he came here specially to wait.

He Xichao has not seen Xiao Hong for two days.

Even if he went to the prince's mansion to deal with important matters, he avoided him.

Xiao Hongben thought it would be better not to meet each other, but in the end he couldn't take it anymore and sneaked over.

Lu Feng was not far away with his bodyguards, and followed quietly. Looking at the two people walking back slowly, there was only a sigh.

There is no word to each other, only to move forward silently.

He Xichao didn't stop until he saw the lit lanterns in front of He's mansion, turned his head and asked, "Tomorrow is the celebration banquet, right?"

Xiao Hong nodded.

"Have you asked for an order?"

"Please."

"emperor……"

"agreed."

The sound fell gently, as if a rest ended an overture.

He Xichao found his voice in a trance, and said calmly, "Then go back."

Xiao Hong's throat was dry, and he responded slowly: "Okay, you enter the door, and I will leave."

He Xichao twitched the corners of his mouth, turned and walked into the door.

After Xiao Hong watched for a long time, Lu Feng had no choice but to urge: "Your Highness."

"Let's go."