Overlord's Road to Ancient Emperors

Kou Xiao walked around the room, and found that there are still things left by Li Xu here, some are reading notes, some are opinions on certain political affairs, he flipped through them curiously, but he felt that It was a little strange, as if the Li Xu I knew was not the same person as the owner here.

He insisted on saying what was different, but he couldn't say it. He put down these things full of doubts, then turned to Li Xu and asked: "After the prince left, will this place remain the same?"

Li Xu was also looking at the palace, finding familiar shadows bit by bit, "It's basically the same, many of the utensils were added when I was here."

"The emperor really misses the prince."

Li Xu was noncommittal, asked the little princess to come over, and told her personally: "During this period of time in the palace, don't run around, this is not the East Palace of the past, do you understand?"

The little princess naturally understood, otherwise she would not have shown a great closeness to the emperor when she first came here. She was not that close to the emperor's grandfather when she lived in the palace, and she knew exactly how much was true and how much was not.

"Father, don't worry, I will be careful, and I won't wander around, grandpa..."

Li Xu nodded slightly, "You just need to control your speed, and don't bother your grandfather too much."

At this moment, Eunuch Yang came over with eight young eunuchs and eight court ladies, each holding something in their hands. He greeted Li Xu with a smile, and said respectfully: "Greetings to all masters, this is the emperor's special instructions to send As a reward for the little princess, these 16 people will also temporarily stay in Suyu Palace as errands, my lord..."

He raised his head and glanced at Li Xu, his eyes were full of apprehension and fear, Li Xu secretly smiled inwardly, and said expressionlessly: "Thank you for the reward, Father, please stay, Eunuch Yang also comes in for a cup of tea."

Eunuch Yang did not know what he thought of, he was shocked, and walked in with a little excitement, and then he saw Liu Shu handing him a cup of tea, and joked: "Please forgive me, Supervisor Yang, I just moved in, and there is no time to boil hot water, you drink Let’s have a glass of cold water, specially added honey from South Vietnam, it’s sweet.”

Eunuch Yang looked at the tea in the cup anxiously, wondering if there was any antidote he wanted in it. He was not afraid of King Shun poisoning him, and in this palace, King Shun didn't have the guts.

He drank the tea in one gulp, the sweet taste was delicious, and he didn't know if it was a psychological effect. He felt that after the tea entered his stomach, a refreshing coolness spread along the veins of his limbs, and the suppressed feeling in his heart The fear disappeared in an instant, making people feel comfortable.

He thought that the antidote had worked, and thanked him tearfully: "Thank you, my lord, for the tea. This servant is very grateful."

Li Xu nodded arrogantly, then waved his hand to make him retreat, and when he turned around, he met Kou Xiao's teasing gaze, and immediately felt that his acting skills were superb.

The house was tidied by the maids and eunuchs, and the bed was made. Li Xu and Kou Xiao entered the same room at the same time. Liu Shu hesitated behind him, wanting to remind the prince that this is the palace after all, so that people would know that he and Kou Xiao were in the same room. Things are always bad with the General.

He could imagine that if the emperor knew about this, he would be furious, and he might even kill General Kou in a fit of anger, which would not even please the prince.

In the room, Kou Xiao was also discussing this issue with Li Xu, "Let's keep our relationship a secret in the capital."

Of course Li Xu knew that this was not Nanyue, so he couldn't do whatever he wanted. The memorial of his marriage had already arrived in the capital, but when he saw the emperor today, he didn't ask about the concubine, which shows that he was very dissatisfied with the one he married. .

"My king knows that my concubine should rest in South Vietnam for a while."

"What about the little prince, no, maybe it's the little princess. Is the news you're sending out a man or a woman?" Kou Xiao sometimes admires Li Xu quite a bit. How dare he not tell the truth and spread such a lie without letting him open his mouth. Turning right and wrong into black and white.

"Oh, that, isn't it dystocia?" Li Xu said indifferently: "Forget it, there is no need to add a child for the time being, so how much trouble will it cause."

"The boy surnamed Li in the palace thought it was the spare tire that the prince wanted."

Li Xu couldn't say it well, he was busy with other things, he actually didn't see the child a few times when he was raised in the palace, anyway, he was an adopted orphan, just give him a bite to eat and let him grow up safely.

Kou Xiao had a conversation with him in the room, and then consciously moved to the next door, saying that the palace has many eyes and ears, so it is better to be cautious.

Li Xu thought that he had cultivated himself, but he fell asleep until midnight and suddenly felt that someone was lifting his clothes, and there was something moist and hot licking his ears. He closed his eyes and held the other's hand with one hand and twisted it hard. The result was not only It was unsuccessful and was countered by the opponent.

He opened his eyelids, and met a pair of eyes full of smiles, with deep lust hidden in his eyes, "It's very brave of you to break into my king's bedroom in the middle of the night!"

Kou Xiao rolled over and pressed him down, kissed his cheek, and said with a smile, "I will fulfill my duty as a princess in the future."

"What obligation?"

"Of course it's the obligation to sleep with you."

Li Xuzheng felt that sleeping alone was a bit cold, Kou Xiao's body was always hot, not to mention how comfortable it was when they were stuck together, so he followed his actions, anyway, he liked this obligation very much.

An hour later, the movement in the house calmed down. The two hugged each other and lay on the bed. The quilt was messy and the sheets were mottled. You didn't need to look to know what happened.

"Tomorrow you come to clean up the house, don't let the palace people find out."

Kou Xiao often does this kind of thing at home, so he nodded and agreed, "Then can I sleep here tonight? I'll come back early tomorrow morning."

In the middle of the night, the temperature dropped sharply, and Li Xu was also afraid of the cold, so of course he wished to have a heater by his side, so he didn't chase him away, and fell asleep quickly in his arms.

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When he woke up early the next morning, there was no one around him, and the sound of someone walking outside, Li Xu got up and got dressed, glanced at the bed, pulled the sheet aside by himself, and then walked out calmly.

Liu Shu was guarding the door, and there were maids and eunuchs cleaning the hall outside the house. When the sun came in, Li Xu knew it was getting late.

"Good morning, my lord."

"Well, let's get back together. From now on, the king is not allowed to come in when he is not up. The daily cleaning only needs to sweep the outer hall. Only Eunuch Liu can enter the king's bedroom."

Naturally, everyone didn't dare not listen, and everyone knew in their hearts that the prince was guarding against them. If someone tampered with a private place like a bedroom, the consequences would be disastrous.

But Liu Shu understood what Li Xu was worried about, and immediately went into the house to help Li Xu make the bed. As for the bed sheet, he threw it directly into the bucket without leaving any traces.

After breakfast, Li Xu was sent to the imperial study to talk, and he rested all night. The emperor seemed to be in good spirits, with a smile on his face, but when he smiled, the creases on his face were very obvious. It could be seen that he was getting old people.

"Did you rest well last night?" the emperor asked with concern.

"The pillow in the high bed in the palace, Erchen slept well, but the night is too cold, the weather in South Vietnam is not like this." Li Xu said sincerely.

"Nanyue... I have never left the capital in my life, and I don't know what the world is like. I heard that the terrain in Nanyue is dangerous. There are mountains and forests everywhere, and you can still see the sea. It must be different from the capital, right?"

Li Xu immediately talked about the scenery of South Vietnam, "Father is busy with all kinds of affairs, working for the common people in the world. It's really hard work. There is a painter who is good at painting landscapes by my side. My son asked him to paint many scenery along the way. Father wants to see it." look?"

"You are interested, let me enjoy it slowly." Of course, the emperor has no shortage of paintings, and the scenery he wants to see in this world will be painted and sent to the palace. He just said it casually.

If you have this supreme right, who cares whether you can travel all over the world?

It's a pity that people's lifespan is limited, and the emperor can clearly feel that his body is declining day by day, and he may not be able to last for a few years. It's a pity that he hasn't understood the meaning of longevity in the past few years.

After saying a few words, a little eunuch led a little Taoist priest in, and presented a small box respectfully, "Report to the emperor, the Taoist priest's pill is ready today, and I ordered the villain to deliver it to the emperor to take."

The emperor's face was filled with joy, and he was sent over immediately. Li Xu frowned as he watched him swallow the elixir, and then took a sip of water, feeling a little annoyed.

He wanted to remind the emperor that since ancient times the elixir has not been good, and if you eat too much, you will die quickly, but seeing that the emperor's complexion immediately became rosy after taking the elixir, and his energy and spirit became more energetic, he knew it would be useless to talk more.

One can always feel whether a medicine is good for the body. This shit Taoist elixir should make people energetic in a short period of time, but the side effects must be huge, otherwise the emperor would not be able to grow old like this in just a few years quick.

"Father, take care of your health!" Li Xu reminded.

"My health is not very good. This time you enter Beijing, don't rush to go back, just stay in the name of serving the sick, and I will still hand over this position to you in the future." The emperor's words shocked Li. Eunuch Zhao, who was already waiting by Xu, lowered his head and held his breath, not daring to make any movements.

Li Xu was also taken aback. How could the emperor say such words suddenly? He didn't see the emperor's intention to pass the throne to him at all. Could it be that he wanted to test him?

"Father, you are in good health. It's too early to say these things. I like South Vietnam very much. It's warm in winter and cool in summer, and the folk customs are simple. If the case is settled, I want to go back immediately." Li Xu said sincerely. .

The emperor carefully discerned his expression and found that he seemed to be sincere, but how is that possible?I am used to seeing the prosperity of the capital, but who would like a backward and impoverished place like South Vietnam?What's more, I heard that the people there are rude, the environment is bad, and the pirates are constantly harassing. How could it be a good place?

"You don't have to doubt my intentions. You have been trained as a prince since you were a child. I know what kind of prince I have taught. Your brothers, the boss guards the border all the year round. They are good at fighting, but they are not good at governing the country. Boss The third looked okay before, but he was narrow-minded, and it is not the appearance of a wise king to use any means to achieve his goals. The fourth child has grown up in the past few years, and his knowledge is not bad, but his heart is weaker. The fifth child is still young. Look at it. , and only you are the most suitable for this position."

Of course it is impossible for Li Xu to take these words seriously, even if he is the most suitable, as long as the emperor is not willing, these are empty words.

"Father, you don't have to think about these things too early. It is the most important thing for you to take good care of your body. I wish my father a long life. As long as my father is here, I will have the backbone in my heart. Although South Vietnam is poor and backward, But in the past few years, under the management of my son, I have become much richer, and I feel very fulfilled, a small fiefdom is so difficult to govern, and the responsibility of governing the country is too great for my son."

The emperor's eyes flashed brightly, and he patted him on the shoulder with a smile, "Okay, let's not mention this matter for now, the ink corruption case is not over yet, why don't we leave this matter to you to supervise, those officials below are all impetuous , I don’t know how many things you have kept from me.”

Li Xu respectfully refused, "Father, my son is still a suspect in this case. If you take over for fear of being dissatisfied by others, it is better to avoid suspicion. But if the third brother is fine, why not invite him to Beijing, there is a prince who is watching over him , the courtiers dare not neglect."

The emperor looked at him in astonishment. He didn't expect that Li Xu would propose to let the third son return to the capital. There are only a few adult princes, and if one is missing, there will be less threat. Besides, Li Xu and Li Xian have always been hostile. It is still unknown how many behind-the-scenes men are hidden behind the case.

"Why do you think of letting the third child back? He made a mistake, and it is only natural for me to punish him."

Li Xu lowered his head and replied with an unchanged expression: "But he has guarded the imperial mausoleum for quite a long time, and now it is the time for employing people, so why not give him a chance to take the blame and make meritorious deeds, the imperial brother must have known his mistake .”

Just kidding, instead of letting the third prince plot big things outside, it is better to call back to the capital and watch it under your nose. The fragrance is far away and the smell is near. This principle is applicable everywhere. With the emperor's many eyes and ears watching, it is expected that the third prince will not dare to be too presumptuous .

The emperor agreed after a little thought, and then sent someone to announce the decree. When he looked at Li Xu again, his eyes became extraordinarily gentle.

This morning, the father and son talked for a long time in the study. When Li Xu came out, he saw many officials waiting outside to discuss matters. Most of them were familiar faces. He greeted them one by one. Looking at him from a different place.

Li Xu smiled softly, "The weather is cold, all adults can just wait in the side hall, father is free, adults go in quickly."

Many people thought to themselves: King Shun has been away from Beijing for a few years, but his temper is as gentle and kind as ever.

Li Xu parted from them and passed by Zhao Shu, who was one step behind. I hope you don't disappoint me."

Zhao Shu stared at his retreating back with serious eyes, and didn't understand what he meant for a moment. Only when the little eunuch at the side revealed the news to him, did he know that Li Xu actually wanted to recall the third prince back to the capital. What is he doing? mean?Did he know their plan?

Zhao Shu looked at the closed door of the imperial study in front of him, turned around and walked towards the harem.