The prince is hard to serve

The next day.

When Mu Ziling woke up, he found that he was hugged tightly by Yan Wenhao, almost unable to move at all.

Frowning slightly, Mu Ziling raised his head. He looked at Yan Wenhao, who was still sleeping, and saw the thick blue shadows in his eyes. After all, he was reluctant to wake him up, so he endured it. Uncomfortable, she leaned against Yan Wenhao's arms motionless.

However, Yan Wenhao didn't sleep much longer, and soon he opened his eyes and woke up.

After one night, at this time, Yan Wenhao has returned to his usual gentle and gentle appearance, and he no longer sees the sadness, resentment and extreme cruelty of yesterday.

Letting go of the arms around Mu Ziling, Yan Wenhao naturally lowered his head, kissed Mu Ziling's forehead lightly as usual, and said softly, "It's time to get up."

Looking carefully at Yan Wenhao, when he was about to get up, Mu Ziling grabbed his hand, frowned and asked, "What happened last night, right?"

Although after a night, Yan Wenhao had calmed down, put the hatred back into his heart, and returned to the same as before, but his slightly red and swollen eyes could not be hidden at all, Mu Ziling still paid attention arrive.

Startled for a moment, Yan Wenhao shook his head lightly, he smiled, and wrote lightly: "Nothing happened, you don't need to worry about it." He didn't want Mu Ziling to worry about himself anymore.

After hearing the words, Mu Ziling's already frowning brows deepened again, and he was also worried. He opened his mouth to say something, but just as the words came to his lips, Yan Wenhao suddenly bowed down. He got down and covered his mouth with his lips, unable to speak anymore, he could only stare stupidly, and after he realized it, even the roots of his ears gradually turned red.

"..."

After a domineering yet tender kiss, Yan Wenhao's eyes were smiling, and he raised his hand to touch Mu Ziling's cheek, and said with a light smile, "So, do you still think there's something wrong with me?"

"..."

Mu Ziling looked at him in a daze, obviously he hadn't recovered from the sudden kiss.

Cursing the corners of his lips, Yan Wenhao stretched out his hand and tapped the tip of Mu Ziling's nose, then took a step back, straightened his waist and said, "Those incense ashes, last night, the doctor Pei had checked the results, and I asked him to check them After breakfast, we will go to the study to talk about it.”

Hearing this, Mu Ziling immediately came back to his senses. He didn't ask directly, but nodded, and obediently got up from the bed.

After getting out of bed, Mu Ziling was about to pick up the robe that was put aside, but Yan Wenhao took him a step ahead and picked up the dress, with a touch of tenderness in his eyes, a smile on his face, and a delicate smile. Dress him up.

Mu Ziling looked at the person in front of him who was concentrating on arranging his clothes, and felt very warm and sweet in his heart.

After tidying up the skirts of the two of them, Yan Wenhao called out to the maidservants who were outside, motioned for them to come in and deliver the washing utensils, then led Mu Ziling to sit down in front of the bronze mirror, and Two maidservants tied their hair and put on jade crowns.

Yan Wenhao still needs to enter the palace today, so he is wearing a black prince's suit, while Mu Ziling is wearing a moon-white wide-sleeved regular suit. Although it is not equipped with any exaggerated accessories, it is still irresistible open sight.

Both of them are unparalleled in beauty. Standing side by side like this, they are like a pair of Bi people, and they are really a perfect match.

Yan Wenhao looked at himself and Mu Ziling reflected in the bronze mirror, couldn't help curling his lips, and smiled with satisfaction.

After watching quietly for a while, Yan Wenhao turned his head and told Duo Yuan beside him that breakfast could be served. After speaking, he turned his head back again and continued to stare at the picture in the bronze mirror, with the satisfaction and smile in his eyes It's almost overflowing.

Mu Ziling on the side didn't have much thought, he was still worried, he turned his head and stared at Yan Wenhao for a long while, hesitant to speak, with deep worry between his brows——

The more Yan Wenhao was unwilling to tell him what happened last night, the more it proved that something really happened last night. He rarely saw Yan Wenhao's fragile side, but last night, Yan Wenhao cried, it must be because something happened.

He was very worried about Yan Wenhao.

Mu Ziling pursed his lips, then lowered his eyes after a while, he thought, maybe he should go and ask Xie Jingyu, Xie Jingyu was there last night.

Just at this moment, Duo Yuan came over with several maids carrying trays.

Seeing how well-matched his two masters were, Duo Duo couldn't help covering his mouth and smiling. He stood there and waited for a while. He walked behind them, bowed, and reminded: "Your Highness, breakfast is ready."

Yan Wenhao let out a "hmm", then took Mu Ziling's hand and walked out together.

Both Yan Wenhao and Mu Ziling are not people who like extravagance and waste, so the breakfast is very simple, and it comes according to Mu Ziling's taste, it seems very simple and light, but they both eat with relish.

When eating, Yan Wenhao would always prepare dishes for Mu Ziling himself, and he would smile very contentedly when he saw Mu Ziling finish all the dishes he picked up bit by bit.

After breakfast, Yan Wenhao simply asked Fuquan how Qin Yi and Yang Yi were living in the mansion. After getting the answer, he nodded his head lightly, and then told Fuquan to entertain them, and he and Muzi Ling held hands and went to the study together.

in the study.

After sitting down, Yan Wenhao told Mu Ziling everything that Imperial Doctor Pei had said to him last night.

After listening to the words, Mu Ziling couldn't help clenching Yan Wenhao's hand, then turned his head to look at Yan Wenhao, with a serious expression, and said worriedly: "Wen Hao, father has been poisoned?"

Hugging him into his arms to comfort him for a while, Yan Wenhao kissed the top of his hair again, and said softly: "Don't worry, modesty, did you forget that Grandpa also sent an imperial doctor in to take care of his father-in-law, If you are still not at ease, I will ask Imperial Physician Pei to accompany you in a while to check carefully for my father-in-law, okay?"

Mu Ziling responded and nodded again. He leaned against Yan Wenhao's arms, but his eyes became colder and colder.

When Mu Ziling's mood calmed down, Yan Wenhao asked: "Qian He, do you know who father-in-law has had an enmity with, and who in Mu's residence wants to put him to death?"

Hearing this, Mu Ziling lowered his eyes and frowned, the only thing he could think of was Xu Ziqi, but he still couldn't understand the reason, and he couldn't tell what happened in his previous life, so he thought and thought, Still don't know how to say it.

Seeing Mu Ziling's hesitation, Yan Wenhao naturally guessed who it was, he grabbed Mu Ziling's hand and put it to his lips for a kiss, then said softly: "Xu Ziqi, I've asked An Er to investigate, Think again, besides her, is there anyone else?"

"Father has always been upright, he handles everything impartially, never favoritism, I have never heard of him having a grudge with anyone..." At this point, Mu Ziling suddenly remembered something and stopped. After a while, he frowned Said: "There is indeed one thing, but it was a long time ago."

Withdrew from Yan Wenhao's arms, Mu Ziling raised his head to look at him, and asked, "Did you know that 20 years ago, His Majesty broke up a salt corruption case?"

The private salt embezzlement case was the first major case handled by Emperor Yan after he ascended the throne. It involved a wide range of officials, including the three princes of the opposite sex headed by An Guogong. He was ruthless and merciless. He sentenced all the main criminals to be executed, even infants who were still in their infancy. Blood flowed like a river outside the Meridian Gate, and hundreds of people were all executed there. .

Even now, this case still makes the officials of the imperial court change their expressions. Naturally, Yan Wenhao also knows that although he was not born 20 years ago, he had heard about it later.

Yan Wenhao hadn't read the file, and although he had heard about it, he didn't understand it clearly, so he asked in puzzlement, "What does this case have to do with father-in-law?"

"Father was in charge of investigating this case." Mu Ziling told him: "After His Majesty ascended the throne, An Guogong and others took advantage of their status as veterans and meritorious service, corrupted and accepted bribes wantonly, and colluded with courtiers. Wang Fa still holds some rights in his hands... and since His Majesty has no evidence in hand, there is nothing he can do about them."

"In order to rectify the government and the opposition, clear the government, His Majesty knew that they had been colluding secretly with the Jiangnan Salt Gang, selling illicit salt, filling their pockets, so he planned to start with the illicit salt case, and sent his father to Jiangnan to investigate the case and collect evidence. Father was ordered, and indeed took Only when the evidence came back, His Majesty had a reason to deal with the three princes logically, took back their rights, and thoroughly rectified the whole court."

After finishing speaking, Mu Ziling was silent for a while, and then said puzzledly: "But back then, His Majesty had already sentenced them to beheaded all over the house, and none of them were left alive, and other officials involved in it were also sentenced to death." Exile... Will they come to seek revenge on their father after so many years?"

Yan Wenhao thought for a moment, and said: "Anyway, it's a clue, and I'll let An Si go and find out." After a pause, he continued: "When you visit your father-in-law today, ask him again. , to see if there are others."

"it is good."

He nodded in response, and then Mu Ziling turned his head away again, looked at the time, and reminded: "Chen time is half past, Wen Hao, it's time for you to enter the palace."

Hearing this, Yan Wenhao also turned his head and glanced outside. After looking away, he leaned over again, hugged Mu Ziling, then lowered his head, and exchanged a gentle and lingering kiss with Mu Ziling. After the kiss was over, he stood up and said softly, "Don't worry, I'll be back soon."

Nodding his head slightly, Mu Ziling raised the corners of his mouth and smiled at Yan Wenhao, but even though he was smiling, there was still a trace of worry that couldn't be hidden between his brows, which couldn't be shaken off.

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Royal Palace.

After entering the palace, Yan Wenhao didn't go to Qianxing Palace to visit Emperor Yan first, but went straight to Concubine Xian's residence, ready to pay her respects to Concubine Xian.

It just so happened that today, Yan Wenjin also came to greet Concubine Xian. He was still in Concubine Xian's bedroom and did not leave. Woke up, didn't eat any snacks, and ran out happily.

"This child." Taking a look at Yan Wenjin's excited appearance, Concubine Xian smiled lightly and shook her head, followed suit, and walked out slowly.

When she walked to the door, Concubine Xian saw the two brothers walking over together, and her silly son was still pointing and talking non-stop, never was free for a moment.

"Second Brother, you and Second Sister-in-Law are finally back. Hurry up and take that Miss Su away. I'm going to be annoyed to death by her. Look at my face, isn't it a lot haggard? It's her..."

After seeing Yan Wenhao, Yan Wenjin complained about Su Qiyu non-stop. When he spoke, he scratched his head and used his hands and feet, his face was full of worry and depression. In the past two months, he I was really afraid of being tossed about by Su Qiyu.

Yan Wenhao listened with a smile on the corner of his mouth from beginning to end. If he heard something interesting, he would turn his head to the side, raise his eyebrows to look at Yan Wenjin, and simply respond.

Yan Wenjin: "..."

Despite the responses, I still feel like I'm being ignored!

After nodding his head again, Yan Wenhao noticed a line of sight falling on him, he raised his head, and when he saw his concubine Xian who was not far away standing outside the palace gate, looking lovingly at his concubine, he His footsteps paused for a while, and after a while, he took a bigger step.

Walking quickly in front of Concubine Xian, Yan Wenhao saluted her seriously, and then said softly, "Mother Concubine, I'm back."

"Good boy, it's good when you come back." With a loving smile, Concubine Xian said softly, "Come on, let's talk after you come in. I just made some snacks and they are still hot." She turned her head again and ordered The lady-in-waiting went to bring tea.

After entering the door of the main hall, Yan Wenjin finally closed her mouth that had been chattering non-stop. After finding a seat and sitting down, she took the snacks on the table and ate again.

Behind Yan Wenjin, Yan Wenhao also sat down.

After a while, a court lady brought tea, and seeing her put down, Concubine Xian waved her hand, signaling her to back down, and then she whispered a few words to the maid serving beside her.

"The servant knows."

The court lady responded respectfully, then saluted Yan Wenhao and Yan Wenjin, and then led the other servants in the room to retreat out with very clear steps.

When there were only the three of them left in the hall, Concubine Xian asked concerned: "Is the trip to the south of the Yangtze River going well? Are you and Ziling okay, are you injured?"

She knew that Yan Wenhao and the others were going to Jiangnan, not the Huguo Temple outside the city.

Smiling lightly, Yan Wenhao patiently replied: "The trip went very well, Qian He and I are fine, and we were not injured."

Yan Wenjin had half a jujube cake stuffed in his mouth, and after hearing what he said, he said vaguely: "Look, I told you that my second brother and second sister-in-law are fine, but you still don't believe me, concubine mother."

Concubine Xian glanced at Yan Wenjin, Yan Wenjin looked at it, shrunk her neck subconsciously, smirked a few more times, then lowered her head and continued to eat the cakes intently, not being obedient.

Seeing this, Concubine Xian gave a helpless smile, then turned her head and watched Yan Wenhao carefully. After a long while, she frowned lightly, and said distressedly: "After all, I still lost weight."

After looking at it for a while, she said with pity: "Your illness has just happened recently. After such a hard trip, your body should feel uncomfortable again. To be honest, do you feel uncomfortable?"

"I'm really fine, you don't need to worry, Concubine Mu." In order to reassure Concubine Xian, Yan Wenhao added: "Last night, I had Imperial Physician Pei come to check me up. There's nothing wrong with me. I'm fine."

Hearing this, Concubine Xian was finally really relieved.

After drinking a cup of tea and eating a small piece of snacks, Yan Wenhao thought for a moment, and then asked the purpose of his trip: "Concubine Mother, how are things in the palace these days? Concubine Degui, is there any action? "He knew that if he wanted to inquire about what happened in the palace, it would not be appropriate to come to Concubine Xian.

Although Concubine Xian has lived in seclusion these years and has always been devoted to Buddhism, she still has a good understanding of what happened in the palace. In the final analysis, she is a mother. Others don't think so, so after all, she needs to be clear about some things. Only in this way can she protect her child.

Concubine Xian had already guessed the reason for his visit, and when she heard the words, she suppressed her smile, thought for a while, and said slowly: "After His Majesty fell ill, Concubine Degui asked to go to Qianxing Palace to take care of His Majesty. Since then, I have seldom shown up, and you should be aware of these things, but there is one more thing that you probably don't know yet."

Concubine Xian told him: "A few days ago, there were thieves in the palace, treasures were lost in the palace of several concubines, and a eunuch was killed. Lu Xi received fifty military sticks and was demoted because of this. Now it is He Xu who is in charge of the imperial guards."

Yan Wenhao frowned and asked, "This He Xu, is he the former deputy commander of the Imperial Guard?"

"It's him." Yan Wenjin nodded, with a rare expression on his face, "He was the one who was picked up by Brother Sanhuang. Now Father is seriously ill and often unconscious. It is too easy for someone to control him, if his ambition expands and he wants to do something."

Hearing this, Yan Wenhao's eyes froze, and his expression was indescribably cold and majestic. He raised his index finger, tapped on the table lightly, then looked up at Yan Wenjin, and asked, "How is the father's condition?" What did the imperial doctor say?"

Yan Wenjin replied: "Father's illness was sudden and very serious. These days, he is almost in a coma. He is awake only for one or two hours a day, but he is also awake when he is awake. It's very uncomfortable, and as for the imperial doctors, they are helpless at all."

Speaking of this, Yan Wenjin paused, and then said angrily: "A dozen of them talked for a long time, but they couldn't find the reason. In the end, they could only tremblingly leave a conclusion of a heart disease. Now they have tried many methods. However, there was no improvement, but fortunately, it did not continue to deteriorate."

Emperor Yan had always loved Yan Wenjin very much, so Yan Wenjin also had a deep affection for Emperor Yan. Emperor Yan was seriously ill, and he was very worried.

After listening to the words, Yan Wenhao nodded, and then he asked Concubine Xian some questions. After about a stick of incense, he stood up, bid farewell, and planned to go to the Qianxing Palace.

Seeing that Yan Wenhao was about to leave, Concubine Xian was worried, so she told him: "Concubine Degui will be in the Qianxing Palace at this time, you will definitely meet her when you go there, so be careful."

Yan Wenhao nodded and said, "I know."

"...Wen Hao."

Suddenly she called out to stop Yan Wenhao, and a look of confusion flashed in Concubine Xian's eyes. She clenched the embroidered handkerchief tightly in her hand, and met Yan Wenhao's peaceful eyes. Under the puzzled eyes, he slowly opened his mouth: "...Your uncle, is he okay? Are his eyes really invisible?"

Glancing at Concubine Xian's appearance, Yan Wenhao replied softly: "Mother and concubine don't have to worry, uncle is fine... and his eyes will definitely heal."

Concubine Xian smiled slowly when she heard the words, "That's good, all right, you can go and see His Majesty, remember that when you are free, come and sit with Concubine Mother and chat with Concubine Mother."

Yan Wenhao nodded, "I will." After saying that, he didn't stay any longer, and soon disappeared.