Lin Gongzi medicine jar

It has been a few days since the end of the new year, Xia Jingdi's gesture of not retreating, not accepting and ignoring, let the courtiers see his determination.

It will only be discussed after a year, so the southern tour is really a foregone conclusion. What's the point of their opposition?

This year's last big court meeting, the debate was particularly fierce. The courtiers changed their humble and devious attitude, and they all came out with passionate expressions to ask the emperor to appoint a prince to supervise the country, otherwise they resolutely opposed the emperor's southern tour. His words were sharp, and Rao always claimed to be a wise king Emperor Xia Jing couldn't help becoming angry from embarrassment.

However, when the sword was on the verge of breaking out, the head of the cabinet, Mr. Bai Ge, suddenly resigned. Emperor Xia Jing didn't make any excuses, and the sentence of "Zuzao" instantly silenced the court like a vegetable market.

Since the petition, Emperor Xia Jing has not taken any drastic actions such as dismissal and conviction. This seems to be a signal to the courtiers, allowing them to persecute the monarch without any scruples. The icy eyes and overheated mind of Nine Chaos Crown Jewels seemed to be frozen for a moment, and they all fell silent.

Measure your own status, how can you compare with the elders of the three dynasties?

In the end, Lai Gonggong's long singing "Back to the Dynasty——" marked the end of this year's Great Dynasty.

In a contest between monarchs and ministers, the power of the monarch is supreme.

Fengci Palace

"The Emperor is here—"

As soon as the words fell, Xia Jingdi Minghuang's figure had already entered the inner hall.

"The queen mother called her son to come, but there is something important?"

Emperor Xia Jing was not in a bad mood today, the old man Bai resigned voluntarily, which directly frightened a group of subordinates, and after more than half a month, they finally closed their mouths.

The Empress Dowager looked at the emperor's face, the rain had finally cleared up after many days, she could see that things were going well, so she relieved her heart and glanced sideways at the woman behind her.

The woman came out dignifiedly, dressed in plain elegance, and said all blessings to the emperor, "Jing'an pays homage to the emperor."

Emperor Xia Jing was stunned for a moment, then suddenly remembered, and said with a smile: "It's a girl from the Wang family of Zhenxi, so please excuse me."

The Empress Dowager gave the emperor an angry look, "The emperor should also count. How many days has it been since he stepped into the Fengci Palace? Thanks to Jing'an who talked with Ai's family to relieve boredom."

Emperor Xia Jing's face turned red immediately, his expression was embarrassing, he was always filial, this time he was disturbed by his subordinates' quarrel, so he didn't bother to go into the harem to face Yingying and Yanyan, most of them rested in the Hall of Mental Cultivation.

So he said to Princess Jing'an: "Good boy, thanks to you, how about living in the palace?"

Jing'an lowered her eyes and smiled, "It's not good to be able to be with the empress dowager. It's the empress dowager who feels sorry for the minister's daughter's homesickness, so she often talks to the minister's daughter. She is more affectionate than the minister's grandmother."

The queen mother smiled and patted Princess Jing'an's hand, her face full of love, "You child, the Ai family likes it more and more. Good boy, go, Ai family and the emperor talk."

The princess of Jing'an was short and blessed, and left.

The maids and servants also quietly escaped.

Emperor Xia Jing sat beside the Empress Dowager, raised his hand to test the temperature of a cup of tea, then respectfully handed it to the Empress Dowager, and said apologetically: "It's my son who is not filial and has not visited for many days. Please don't be angry. What about them, didn't they talk to you?"

"They?" The queen mother took the tea, took a sip, and her expression became a little dull, and her expression faded, "I don't understand the affairs of the court, and I don't want to know. But this one will come today, and the other one will come tomorrow, every sentence Not to leave, the Ai family also listened to it, and simply told them not to come, and they were left clean."

The Empress Dowager's words made Emperor Xia Jing's face indifferent, "It's still the son's fault, the harem is not controlled, and the empress is upset."

Sighing lightly, the queen mother comforted: "How can this be blamed on the emperor, in this harem, the noble concubine is the head, although she doesn't have the name of a queen, she has the reality of a queen. Earlier, the Ai family persuaded the emperor to make her a queen. In order to restrain the order of the harem, now it seems that the emperor is wise. People always have selfishness, and it is nothing more than whether they can follow their duty in consideration of the overall situation. The harem is not allowed to interfere in politics, the emperor remembers."

"The empress mother talked about my son's heart." Emperor Xia Jing held the hand of the queen mother and said with emotion, "Although my son is an emperor, he is also a father. I know whether the princes are good or not. I am not a foolish king. , thinking about long live long live, this country will be handed over to them sooner or later, but they must have the ability to take it over. To put it bluntly, I have worked hard for decades. Face to face with the ancestors of the Zhao family."

Seeing the sad look on the emperor's face, the queen mother felt uncomfortable, "The emperor is in his prime, just teach the children slowly, don't worry."

Emperor Xia Jing smiled, and didn't want to talk any more, so he changed the subject, "My son hasn't had dinner with his mother for a long time, so my mother should do me a favor and reward my son for having lunch with you."

The Empress Dowager immediately smiled when she heard the words, full of joy, "Just don't disturb the emperor's business."

"Today is the end of the court, so there is no other business, besides, isn't it a business to have dinner with the mother?"

When the emperor said this, the earlier unhappiness disappeared, and the queen mother immediately called the female officer, "Go, tell the kitchen to make the emperor's favorite food. That dish...crispy chicken and whitebait soup must be served. The old man Otherwise, it would be better for the Ai family to make it for the emperor himself. When you were young, you two brothers were always pestering each other, and the Ai family had to cook it himself..."

Speaking of the youngest son, the Empress Dowager couldn't help feeling sad, "Oh..."

The emperor's heart was broken when he heard the words, and the old Prince Rui was an insurmountable wound in the Empress Dowager's heart. The white-haired man sending the black-haired man made her even more sad, so she hurriedly said: "That kid Jingyi has been in court for the last time since half a month ago. , I never saw him again. There was a lot of trouble here, but he was either nesting in the palace or going to the northern suburbs camp every day. He couldn't be caught. Xiaojiu visited the day before and went to the military camp without saying a few words In the end, it was Rong'er who entertained him."

Zhao Jingyi is really a magic weapon to appease the empress dowager. When he mentioned him, the empress dowager stopped her tears and scolded the emperor with a smile: "He also shared his worries for the emperor. He knew his identity and kept his duty in mind. He stayed away from the court. Ignore the minister alone, otherwise he, a prince, will get involved, and you will have a headache. Such a sincere child, what are you dissatisfied with?"

The emperor had nothing to refute, and answered repeatedly, "I have never lost anything to my younger brother in my life, but this son, alas, is a bit worse, so I can't help but favor Jingyi a little bit."

Uncles and nephews are close and do not share births, and children have to rely heavily on them. The Queen Mother was very happy, "It should be like this."

At this time, the female officer came in short and told, "Empress Dowager, Your Majesty, lunch is ready."

As he spoke, he was about to come to help the Empress Dowager, but seeing that the emperor had already stepped forward to support the Empress Dowager's arm, he consciously took a step back.

Emperor Xia Jing was always frugal, and the Empress Dowager's Fengci Palace was also not extravagant. There were only eight cold dishes and sixteen hot dishes for a table for two, a total of 24 dishes.

Two dishes of crispy chicken and whitebait soup were placed in front of the mother and daughter.

Emperor Xia Jing took two sips, then put it down, looked at the Empress Dowager next to him and said, "This taste is better than what the Empress Dowager made, but this time it's not bad."

The queen mother said happily: "That's the taste in your memory. If Aijia cooks it again, it will definitely be inferior to the imperial chef."

Emperor Xia Jing complimented him repeatedly, then pointed to another dish and asked, "This is not common."

"This is the food in the west. The girl in Jing'an specially made it for Ai's family. The taste is unique. Please invite the emperor to taste it."

After the queen mother spoke, a servant brought it up. Emperor Xia Jing took a bite with his chopsticks, nodded, and said with a smile: "It seems that the orphan King Zhenxi is very fond of the queen mother."

The queen mother took a handkerchief and wiped the corners of her mouth lightly, and said slowly: "Girl Wenwen and quiet, don't talk too much and keep quiet, her father, brother and mother are both dead, and I haven't seen her in front of others for such a long time. She greets people with a smile, but the maid who is serving sees her silently shedding many tears in secret, which makes people feel distressed."

Emperor Xia Jing said: "The girl is good, the family is loyal, the queen mother should give her a little bit more, and don't let people say that the court is neglecting the Zhongliang queen."

"The emperor said that a girl's family is also a good husband and son-in-law." The queen mother paused here, looked around, and waited for everyone to go out, "It is said that the Spring Festival is here, and everyone is busy. It goes without saying that Jingyi was outside a few years ago, so who can host the Zhongfu in Prince Rui's residence this year?"

As the emperor, he would not care about his nephew's inner court affairs, but he understood what the empress dowager meant.

"I haven't heard of it. It's the same as in previous years. Eunuch Cao is pretty good."

The Empress Dowager said: "Since the death of the Xiao family girl, he has never set foot in the concubine concubine in the backyard."

Emperor Xia Jing said indifferently: "Jingyi has been fighting abroad for three years, how can he have such leisure time."

"I didn't even come back this time." The queen mother was in the harem, and she paid special attention to the young son's family. She couldn't help but feel a little angry when she said this, so she asked: "Three years ago, the Ai family asked him, and he said that he had someone in his heart. Now When he came back, Ai’s family asked him which girl he was from, regardless of his origin, he would give her a marriage if he liked it, but this stinky boy still kept his mouth shut. Emperor, tell me, if there is such a person, why not say it? Is it possible to be shameless?”

Emperor Xia Jing, who didn't take it seriously, couldn't help being puzzled by what the queen mother said, "What does the queen mother mean..."

The queen mother sneered and said: "The one who is shameful is either a firework girl or a housewife."

Emperor Xia Jing was stunned, and retorted subconsciously: "No, Jingyi doesn't look like this kind of person, and he doesn't look like that in normal times."

The queen mother gave him a sideways glance, "The emperor also said, it doesn't look like it, no matter how good the Tibetan area is, there are traces to follow, but has anyone heard that he has been to the place of fireworks or raised a house outside?"

Not to mention Hua Jie Ye Lane, even the streets are not often seen, the most people go to the military camp, what is there in the military camp is a bunch of rough men!

To be honest, Emperor Xia Jing was not such a gossip, but this nephew was too serious and boring, even if Yushi wanted to catch him, it was extremely difficult.

This kind of privacy is actually very exciting to dig out.

Emperor Xia Jing had already thought about it, as long as Zhao Jingyi liked it, he would turn a blind eye and close his eyes when he was brought into the palace.

"Goodbye, mother."

Empress Dowager showed her anger, slapped the table and said bitterly: "I'm afraid that the Ai family and the emperor told this kid to deceive him. How could he have someone he likes? It's nothing more than prevarication and marriage. I'm afraid he still thinks about Xiao Xiao in his heart." Shi, otherwise, if you ask about Rong'er, why don't you see that this child is not unusual at all?"

That's right, which child doesn't like that his father only guards his mother and doesn't marry a second wife?

Emperor Xia Jing suddenly felt that what the queen mother said was very reasonable.

However, he still thought about it and said: "I have heard the words of the noble concubine that Xiao Shi and Jingyi are not happy to get along."

It is normal for a man to have a long relationship, but I have never seen such a long relationship, and the relationship between husband and wife is not good when they are alive.

"Men, you don't know how to cherish until you lose it." The Queen Mother said, "Do you still remember Empress Xiaomin from the time of Emperor Wu?"

Emperor Xia Jing nodded.

"When Empress Xiaomin was here, there were many quarrels between the emperor and the empress, and even caused Emperor Wu to abolish the empress. However, Empress Xiaomin really left, and Emperor Wu didn't wait until the end, remembering and regretting. This child, Jingyi, has Emperor Wu in his bones. infatuation."

Speaking of this, the Empress Dowager was furious, and said with infinite emotion, "This is the fault of the Ai family. When I saw that the Xiao family had a good appearance and good manners, although she was lively and talented, she was the eldest daughter of the Hou family. Thinking of Jingyi's cold and nonchalant smile, it just matches, but he refers to an enemy. Whose family does not have all wives and concubines, and Jingyi is not the one who favors concubines and destroys wives, but can still cause concubines to poison and kill the eldest son. The Ai family almost recited such a shocking thing as killing a concubine."

Even after three years, Emperor Xia Jing's face is still extremely ugly when he mentions the events that caused the city's disturbance back then.

"The queen mother doesn't need to say anymore, if there is a decision, we as elders will always help."

"What do you think of this girl Jing'an?"

After going around in circles like this, I finally got to the point.

Emperor Xia Jing was surprised when he heard the words: "Jing'an? There is no one in the Yang family."

Seeing the emperor's expression, the Empress Dowager was immediately satisfied. It could be seen that her son was sincere for her nephew, and she said, "What kind of wives and family do Prince Rui's residence need? As long as a wife is good, a harmonious husband and wife will be enough in the future. Jing'an is gone Naturally, her mother's family is dedicated to Prince Rui's mansion, and she is the imperial concubine princess, no one will take her lightly, and she is a proper status when she goes in and out of entertainment. Now Rong'er is eight years old, and when Jing'an has a child, even if she is a son, Rong'er will grow up too. No one can shake his position."

"Is Jing'an willing?"

Although she is a prince and concubine, she is still a stepmother. The first concubine Yuan already has a son, and the hereditary title is not in her turn. To be honest, it is not inappropriate.

The queen mother said calmly: "The Ai family must have asked her."

Then there is nothing to say.

"I'm afraid Jingyi won't want it." Emperor Xia Jing still turned to his nephew.

"Speaking of which, the Xiao family also has this in mind. The third girl in his family has not yet married." The queen mother did not like the Xiao family because of Xiao Jinping, but in all fairness, if Zhao Jingyi married the Xiao family, it would be the best for Zhao Yuanrong. .

"Mother, let's take a look again, it must be what you want."

Zhao Jingyi rode a horse and headed towards Xiaotang Mountain outside the city first, followed closely behind by the Eighteen Guards. The horse's hooves turned up the thick snow, leaving a long trail, which would be covered by heavy snow again soon.

Xiaotangshan, as the name suggests, has hot springs of various sizes inside. It is very comfortable to take a dip in the severe cold and heavy snow in winter in Beijing.

The previous aristocratic families occupied one place one after another and built a hot spring village to escape the cold.

Naturally, Prince Rui's Mansion also exists, and it is a treasured geomantic land of the boss, but what Zhao Jingyi went to this time was not the territory of the Wang's Mansion.

Lin Xi also has a small Zhuangzi, which was given to him by his fourth uncle Xiao Yunxuan when he first entered Yongninghou Mansion.Soaking in hot springs in winter is the best way to keep in good health. In the second year after he got the title deed, he sent someone to come over and repair it. Although the place is small, it is also unique.