Rebellious officials bow their heads

"Linze." Xu Yan rolled his Adam's apple, stretched out his hand to pull him up, and called again, "Linze."

The candlelight in the hall was pulsating, Xie Linze sat in his arms, rubbed his eyes, "It's time to rest, it's getting late, and I have to go to court tomorrow morning."

Xu Yan is not something he can dismiss with a single word. He wrapped his arm around the man to prevent him from running away, rubbed his chin against the man's face, and took the man's hand and put it down his lower body, knowing that this matter cannot be forced , calling in a low voice like begging for candy: "Linze."

Through a thin layer of fabric, Xie Linze could clearly feel the pulsating veins underneath, and after his hand touched it, it became even hotter and swelled.

The temperature even gave him the illusion of being scalded, stimulating the nerves in his mind like a tide.

He squinted at the other party with a pair of peach blossom eyes, the tails of the eyes were slightly raised, the lines were extremely graceful, and warm candlelight flowed inside, glowing with the color of glass-like water.

"I don't want to bear it anymore, Linze." Xu Yan held his earlobe and sucked repeatedly.

Xie Linze's breathing became unsteady, and apart from the itching of the other party, there was also a faint numbness.

It wasn't until the white jade-like earlobe turned red that Xu Yan moved his lips slightly, and his hoarse voice mumbled in his throat, "Linze..."

After a few breaths, the man in his arms slightly moved his sitting position: "Hand."

Xu Yan's eyes were deep, his chin rubbed against his neck and turned, showing an unbearable feeling, "Your Majesty."

Xie Linze was still being held down by the opponent with one hand, and the other free hand lifted his chin, smiling frivolously, "If you don't use your hand, or are you below?"

Xu Yan took a deep breath.

After a row of candles in the dormitory burned to the bottom, and there was only a faint light left, Xie Linze withdrew his sore fingers, the slender fingers were flushed, and the joints were as clear as finely carved jade, but there was viscous liquid hanging on them, which made them look extraordinarily obscene.

He elbowed the unsatisfied young man behind him, "Let go of me, go get the veil."

Xu Yan didn't listen, wiped the liquid on the opponent's hand, pinched Xie Linze's chin to prevent him from moving, and applied the liquid to his bright red lips little by little.

"You bastard..." Xie Linze smelled a faint fishy smell and felt that he still wanted to put his fingers into his mouth, so he struggled immediately, raised his eyes and stared at him with flushed cheeks.

Little did he know that this scene fell into Xu Yan's eyes, full of alluring spring colors that dazzled him, his breathing became heavier, and he unconsciously held on to the man.

Xie Linze naturally sensed the change in the other party, and retreated uneasily, but his whole body was in his arms, and there was nowhere to retreat.

Xu Yan took apart the other party's jade hairpin, the man's black hair was scattered, his hand moved down, the girdle loosened and fell between the crotch, and the whole robe was loosened to the two sides.

This crimson robe is made of tribute satin, it is cut properly, and the waistline reveals an indescribable temptation when it is opened.

The coolness of the exposure made Xie Linze want to curl up, but he cut his arms behind him, unable to move at all, and the whole slightly undulating chest appeared in front of Xu Yan.

Xu Yan's hand stroked the soft skin little by little, and stretched down.

Xie Linze's ears were filled with his own panting, trembling more and more, with faint sobs.

He was completely powerless to move, his whole body seemed to be soaked in soft water, and he let Xu Yan move, looking at the nine bronze candlesticks opposite, everything in front of him became more and more blurred, the candle flames became darker and darker, and finally fell into complete darkness.

The bed was full of messy liquid, Xu Yan let go of him, and he fell limply to the side, unable to lift a single finger, his empty mind was full of aftertaste after orgasm.

It took a long time to feel that I was being hugged, put into the pool and wrapped in warm water, "Xu Yan..."

"Why aren't you called Yan'er anymore?" A hoarse voice emerged behind his ears along with breath.

After the two of them finished cleaning, Xu Yan noticed something strange, "Are you blind again?"

"It's just that the medicine doesn't work, don't worry." Xie Linze lay on his side, his long hair scattered on the smooth satin.

Xu Yan got up and pulled his robe, "I'll go find Zhou Yuan and ask him to come and have a look."

"What time is it, let's talk about it tomorrow morning." Xie Linze took his hand and told him to lie down next to him, "Besides, Zhou Yuan just told me yesterday that once the effect of the medicine wears off, you can no longer use it to suppress the Gu poison Otherwise, the five senses will be severely weakened if another attack occurs."

Xu Yan lay back, covered the two of them with a quilt, hugged him in his arms, and said in a low voice, "I will get back the mother Gu from Qing Ci as soon as possible, and I will take good care of you when you can't see it."

In the darkness, Xie Linze smiled a little, and soon the smile disappeared from the corner of his mouth, "Are you ready to go back to Ji's house? You don't have to do it for me, I know you are because of Ji's family, you and your mother How much did you suffer?"

Xu Yan touched the other person's face, "I am willing."

Xie Linze's heart was filled with all kinds of feelings, so sour that he couldn't utter a sound.

He found out about Xu Yan's past in Licheng, and explained in a few words his childhood full of scars. After leaving home, he brought his mother who was seriously ill, experienced all kinds of hardships, and took responsibility , grown to what it is today.

There was silence around him, Xu Yan guessed what the other person was thinking, leaned closer to him, and pressed his forehead against the man, "I know you never want me to be involved in court disputes, but to this day, I can't get out of the quagmire, let alone I I'm sure I can beat Qingci. So Linze, don't think about it, go to bed earlier."

Xie Linze nodded, all his thoughts dissipated in Xu Yan's warm embrace, his consciousness gradually blurred and he fell asleep.

In the early morning of the next day, the palace had taken on a completely new look. The officials who entered the palace gate looked at the three patrolling battalions in surprise. The whole court had heard the news of His Majesty's return to the palace. In addition, another major event happened in the city yesterday, involving When they arrived at the National Teacher, everyone was talking while waiting in the main hall.

When the bell rang, the ceremony official stood on the steps, cleared his throat, and announced the court with a drawn-out tone.

Unlike in the past, when Xie Linze walked out from behind the golden screen on the left, all the ministers knelt down on the ground, wearing a crane cloak and Qingci with white jade around the waist also stepped into the gate of the palace, the bustling morning light was behind them, the two separated All the officials looked at each other.

Xie Linze kept walking, and looked at the past with cold and ruthless eyes, while Qing Ci smiled back.

Xie Linze looked away, sat down on the dragon chair, and gestured to the ceremony officer.

The ceremony official raised his voice: "Get up—"

All the ministers got up in a hurry, only to find that the national teacher had arrived at the court hall, and there was another burst of whispering. It seemed that yesterday's case was so troubled that even this person came forward in person.

Ji Han glanced at Qingci who was standing beside him, with a sneer in his eyes.

The hundred officials in the palace saw that the emperor didn't seem to have seen the national teacher below, and said directly in a low voice: "A few days ago, I was in danger at Linghetai. One person can do the job, but fortunately he was rescued by a loyal and daring person, so I can meet all the ministers now."

The servant of the household department at the bottom came out and said: "The emperor is the Ninth Five-Year Supreme. In the dark, I have the heroic soul of the former Emperor Dazhao to protect the safety, but I don't know who this loyal and loyal person is? He deserves to be commended for making such great achievements. .”

As soon as this remark came out, there were echoes, "Seeing that Your Majesty is safe and Dazhao Guozuo can continue, the ministers are very at ease."

Another general was resentful: "That Bei Rao Xiaoxiao is extremely arrogant, and the rebellion has come to this point, please order the general to exterminate these barbarians!"

Qing Ci listened quietly, and when he raised his eyes, he saw Xie Linze raised his hand, and the noisy voice below gradually quieted down, and the man said: "The successor enters the palace to receive the reward."

One after another, the sound of word passing down, and orderly footsteps came from behind. Several courtiers couldn't help but turn their heads to look curiously. They saw General Huaiyuan Mu He walking in wearing armor and holding his helmet. Behind him was another person. , very unfamiliar.

Facing the eyes of everyone, Xu Yan's face remained motionless. He was still wearing the same black robe embroidered with gold-threaded square holes. He and Mu He knelt down on one knee on one left and one on the right, and bowed their hands in salute: "Caomin Ji Yan See the emperor."

Xie Linze looked down at him, and shook the crown beads on his forehead, "Ji Yanzhong rescued him faithfully, and Mu He led the backup. The two escorts have made great contributions."

He said to the censor who was standing on the side: "Declaration."

The censor unfolded the black rhinoceros horn axis, embroidered with the imperial decree of auspicious clouds and auspicious cranes, and said loudly: "General Huaiyuan killed the evil party of Beiluo, led the three major rescuers in time, and was promoted to General Dingyuan."

He went on to say: "Ji Yandan, the grandson of Ji University's scholar, has made the most of his contributions, and he was named a cabinet minister and a scholar of Wenyuan Pavilion."

As soon as the words fell, all the ministers in the entire hall boiled like falling into a frying pan, and they were talking about different opinions, and it was impossible to talk to each other.

You must know that the cabinet is a place where all the officials want to enter even if they are desperate, and the bachelors are even more responsible for drafting edicts for the emperor and undertaking government affairs.

This is something that Dazhao has never done in more than a hundred years.

"Your Majesty, this is illegal—" the ministers argued the most, and a few people recognized Xu Yan, "Isn't this from the former guard of Nanzhen Prefecture?"

"The grandson of Ji University's scholar? Isn't that the sixth son of the Ji family?"

"According to this, isn't he the only son of Ji Honglu, the military general who died in the battle? There is also a hereditary title? It stands to reason that he should be canonized as a military officer. Why..."

"Why did the Ji family stuff two sons into the cabinet?"

In the constant noise, only Xie Linze patted the table, and the discussion slowly disappeared.

"I've made up my mind, it's useless to talk more." He said to Xu Yan and Mu He below, "Let's be flat."

There were also courtiers who had objections, but they stopped talking because of this temper. After all, many ministers swallowed their words because of the real credit.

Xu Yan took the imperial decree from the imperial censor with both hands, and together with Mu He kowtowed to the leader's decree to thank him, "Thank you, Your Majesty."

He raised his head that was resting on the white jade floor, and looked at the man sitting on the dragon chair, who was also looking at him. They looked at each other. The man lost his solemnity and blinked his left eye at him playfully.

Xu Yan got up and stood aside, with a faint smile on the corner of his mouth.

After the official appointment, Xie Linze unfolded the memorial of the case, but his eyes did not fall on the paper, but he said to the officials: "Yesterday, five shops in the capital were burned down, and six guards patrolling the city were brutally killed. The culprits have been identified. , but Taoist Priest Duyunguan, regarding this—"

His gaze turned to a quiet corner of the hall, and landed on the man in the crane cloak, "How does the national teacher explain?"

Everyone's eyes followed.

"Since your majesty has found out, I will naturally plead guilty." Qingci looked calm, lowered his head slightly, and cupped his hands, "The crime of the minister lies in the fact that he was not in the capital yesterday, so he could not prevent this case from happening."

"The crime of the minister is that he knew about it too late, and failed to realize that there was such a treacherous person in the audience."

"The crime of my minister is that I didn't witness the evidence with my own eyes, so that I could execute these Taoist priests of Duyunguan with my own hands."

Qingci raised his eyes and looked at Xie Linze, whose expression was getting colder, "Please forgive me, Your Majesty."

The hall was completely silent.

Xu Yan frowned tightly, and Ji Han next to him also had a tense face, thinking in his heart that this fox picked it up really cleanly in a few words.

At this moment, Mu He snorted coldly, breaking the silence. He stepped out of the queue and stood in the middle of the hall, "The witnesses and material evidences are all handed over to Dali Temple, clearly and clearly, Master Guoshi, if you have any doubts, you might as well go." Once it happened, I think the Minister of Dali Temple will definitely explain the ins and outs to you?"

The ministers were a little restless, and Mu He's move was undoubtedly announcing that he had stood on the opposite side of the national teacher.

Qingci looked at him with a smile on his mouth, but it didn't reach his eyes, making Mu He feel a bit shorter.

Xu Yan gave Ji Han a look, and the chief minister of the cabinet took two steps, and suddenly smiled, "The case of Taoist Duyun Temple has been investigated by the Minister of Dali Temple, and I am asking His Majesty to announce the punishment. Talking about this must be done." Asking the Master of the National Teacher, talking about inquiring about the crime, it is nonsense, the Master of the National Teacher is not in the capital, what is the crime?"

The corner of his mouth twitched, and it became sharp and cold, "The crime of the national teacher is not in this, but in the assassination of the late emperor!"