Adore me Lingfeng
Chapter 60 Strong Monopoly
Mu Junjie could see that Qin Yunxi had something to report this time, but because of Zhao Zongzhi's presence, Mu Junjie didn't say anything, and only asked Qin Yunxi to have breakfast with him.A rich and exquisite breakfast is served plate by plate, stuffed meat with shiitake mushrooms, bamboo shoot buns with assorted mushrooms, purple potato pancakes with jam, preserved egg and lean meat porridge... The chef has put a lot of effort into every meal, and three meals a day According to Mu Junjie's favorite taste, Mu Junjie still has no appetite. He poked at a bowl of preserved egg and lean meat porridge with chopsticks, and didn't drink a few mouthfuls for a long time.
Zhao Zongzhi frowned, filled a new bowl of porridge, picked and ate all the preserved eggs in it, silently handed it to Mu Junjie, and then took away the messy bowl that Mu Junjie poked.
Mu Junjie held the preserved egg porridge without preserved eggs, squinted his eyes, scooped up a spoonful and swallowed it in satisfaction, and didn't bother about how Zhao Zongzhi saw the strange problem that he liked to drink preserved egg lean meat porridge but didn't eat preserved eggs.
After Zhao Zongzhi finished the whole bowl of porridge brought from Mu Junjie, he saw that the one in front of Mu Junjie had eaten less than half a bowl, and said, "Drink it."
But when it was past time for breakfast, there was still half of the porridge in Mu Junjie's bowl.Seeing that Mu Junjie's symptoms of anorexia seemed to be more serious than before, Zhao Zongzhi frowned and repeated: "Drink."
Mu Junjie never liked to eat breakfast, so he put down the spoon and stood up, "I'm full."
However, Zhao Zongzhi stretched out his hand and pulled Mu Junjie back to his seat, with a paralyzed face: "Finish the porridge."
Mu Junjie gets irritable sometimes when he wakes up in the morning, and somehow gets angry: "You don't care if I drink or not!"
Zhao Zongzhi was extremely persistent, picked up a spoon and brought it to Mu Junjie's lips to feed him.Although his face was expressionless from the beginning to the end, his movements were gentle and serious.
Tightly pursing his lips, Zhao Zongzhi realized that he was so cheap that he couldn't even love Mu Junjie when he was angry.
Mu Junjie didn't open his mouth at all, and looked at Zhao Zongzhi angrily, meeting Zhao Zongzhi's eyes.
Eyes like a deep pool, the hotness hidden in the flowing pupil light.Zhao Zongzhi's eyes on others are always like a high and distant iceberg, but his eyes on Mu Junjie are like hot springs after melting snow.
Mu Junjie was taken aback for a moment, Zhao Zongzhi took the opportunity to feed him a spoonful, and finally half-forced Mu Junjie to finish the bowl of porridge.
Qin Yunxi watched from the side, feeling startled again.The so-called authorities are obsessed with onlookers, just now when entering the dining room, Mu Junjie passed by a sweeping servant, Zhao Zongzhi then subconsciously turned sideways, put his hand on his shoulder, blocking the approach of others and Mu Junjie, This strong and absolute monopoly and protection is easy to see at a glance.
Qin Yunxi couldn't help looking at Mu Junjie, frowning in a daze, suddenly felt a gaze coming, turned his head slightly, and met Zhao Zongzhi's dark eyes.
His eyes were like ice, with a strong coldness in them, even Qin Yunxi, who was well-informed, was taken aback.
After only one glance at Qin Yunxi, Zhao Zongzhi turned back to Mu Junjie, his eyes became calm and tolerant, completely different from just now.
...Is this warning him not to stare at Mu Junjie?That's his master, why can't he see it!Qin Yunxi's teeth itch with hatred, and even more hated that he could not beat Zhao Zongzhi, and there was a lot of resentment in his heart.
The majestic palaces and palaces overlap, and the entire imperial city has a sense of tranquility and solemnity.
The top three of the new subjects were crowned officials in the Golden Palace today. Emperor Renzong sat high on the dragon chair, the royal guards stood around, and all civil and military officials stood on both sides. —”
Mu Junjie, who was waiting in front of the hall with other Jinshi, raised his head, and followed the eunuch Miao Huaizheng who came to pick him up.On the long steps in front of the hall, each floor is surrounded by carved railings made of white jade, extending from the foot to the main entrance of the hall. When he was about to step over the threshold, Mu Junjie paused slightly.
Today, he finally took the first step on the road he planned.And after taking this step, he really approached the power vortex of the royal family and the officialdom, no matter what the way ahead, he could not retreat.
The pause under his feet was only fleeting, and the smile on Mu Junjie's face was always elegant and calm.Emperor Renzong watched Mu Junjie follow Miao Huaizheng to the center of the hall step by step, and slowly bowed down to worship. The familiarity brought by the young man regardless of his appearance or temperament made him dazed again.
"——Wu Zhuangyuan Yan Mu is young and promising, he is the pillar of the country, and he is named the fourth-rank guard of the military school lieutenant!"
This official position made Mu Junjie slightly taken aback, and then Miao Huaizheng whispered in Mu Junjie's ear at a volume that only two people could hear: "Thank you."
Miao Huaizheng was the chief eunuch in front of Emperor Renzong. Sending Miao Huaizheng to lead Mu Junjie to the palace has already shown from the side that Emperor Renzong attached great importance to him.Mu Junjie lowered his head, finished thanking him according to the etiquette, and the smile on the corner of his lips widened half a point from an angle that others could not see.
Undoubtedly, for Mu Junjie, the captain of the guard is a very valuable official position.And this position was also the result of Emperor Renzong's long consideration.
As the only son of Emperor Renzong's biological younger brother, Mu Junjie is, strictly speaking, closer than Zhao Shu, the son of Emperor Renzong's cousin.Eyes are delicate things, and the blood nature between uncles and nephews is even more indelible. For Mu Junjie, Emperor Renzong really felt inexplicably fond of him, so he naturally put some thought into arranging positions.
Wu Jinshi are generally arranged in the imperial army, and they will be promoted for a period of time before being promoted as appropriate.But because the martial arts test also required essays, Emperor Renzong had read Mu Junjie's articles. Although the young man was young, he was quite insightful about military tactics, current affairs and politics, and had the talent of a general.Although Emperor Renzong pursued the policy of the mean, he was not a foolish person. He really couldn't bear to let Mu Junjie waste his time and talent in the imperial army. It attracts people's envy and becomes the target of public criticism.
Emperor Renzong thought about it, and felt that the official position of Sipin Hujun Lieutenant was the most suitable.The current official position is a watershed in the third rank, and there is a clear difference between the officials above the third rank and the officials below the third rank.And under the atmosphere of emphasizing civility over military affairs, military positions are lower than civilian positions, so a fourth-rank military officer is currently of a slightly higher rank to Mu Junjie, but it is not too eye-catching.
Sure enough, after the eunuch finished pronouncing the imperial decree, although everyone had some thoughts in their hearts, they didn't pay too much attention to it.Coupled with the presence of Lin Xuxing, the No. [-] scholar who was named a fourth-rank official doctor, Mu Junjie's fourth-rank doctor was not so eye-catching.
Even so, the two old foxes, Taishi and Zuoxiang, sounded the alarm in their hearts immediately.The grand master is the younger brother of the empress dowager, who has been hostile to the left minister of the main war faction for many years. When Emperor Renzong succeeded to the throne, the empress dowager listened to the government behind the curtain. Today, the mother clan of the empress dowager firmly controls every move of the court.Taishi Liu looked into Mu Junjie's eyes with deep thought. Although the official position of the guard officer is not high, he has [-] soldiers in his hands, responsible for the safety of the capital and the imperial city, and is also a reserve army for frontline operations.If he went up to two ranks, he would be a second-rank general, and Xixia had been besieging Yanzhou for five full years, and the war between the two countries was imminent.
The rest of the civil and military top three also quickly completed their official appointments one after another. When they entered the Golden Luan Hall for the first time, they couldn't help but secretly look around. However, Mu Junjie was not interested in the surrounding environment at all, and kept his head down from the beginning to the end. The posture, the corners of the lips hooked into a smile that was not a smile.
Among the all-old military generals, there is a young man as delicate as porcelain, which cannot but be eye-catching.Mu Junjie is not curious, but it does not mean that others are not interested in him.The clothes on Mu Junjie were prepared by the old butler. The old butler, who always treated Mu Junjie as his own child, felt that his master had to dress luxuriously and beautifully when he entered the palace for the first time, so he started making arrangements early in the morning. up.The red and black robes are layered and complicated but not extravagant. The bewitching dark red actually presents an alternative and dangerous beauty to Mu Junjie.Although he couldn't tie the crown yet, the servant who combed his hair still put in a lot of effort. The ivory headband combed all the hair behind his head, and tied it with a hairband with fine jadeite pendants, which set off the boy's facial contours even more. Xiuya, the whole person is like a fairy in a painting.
Such an excellent dress coupled with Mu Junjie's even more outstanding appearance once again attracted everyone's attention.Whether those gazes are admiration or jealousy, they all have to sigh secretly, there are really some people in this world who are the darlings of heaven, who can be so talented and beautiful.
After the discussion was over and the court meeting was over, as the prince, Zhao Shu stood at the head of all the officials and looked at the scattered ministers. Among the civil and military officials, some were tall and short, some were fat and thin, and some were handsome and ordinary. Yes, restrained and flamboyant.
No one can compare to the boy in his heart.
The boy's almond-like eyes are graceful, his slender figure is handsome and unparalleled, his temperament is like misty rain in the south of the Yangtze River, and his every move and demeanor are natural. Zhao Shu has already noticed how focused his eyes are on Mu Junjie, but he still can't. Look away.
"Master Yan!" Mu Junjie followed Baiguan out of the golden palace, but was stopped by someone, and looked up to see Lin Xuxing's face with a faint smile: "Master Yan, congratulations."
Mu Junjie said slowly: "I should be the one who congratulates Mr. Lin. From now on, I will be an official in the same court, and please take care of Mr. Lin."
"Don't call me lord in private, you and I don't need to be out of touch, just call me by my first name," Lin Xuxing paused, "I'm much older than you, you can call me Xu Xing or Big Brother Lin, and I also May I call you by your name?"
Mu Junjie nodded, and then heard Lin Xuxing's invitation: "Are you free to go to Zuixianlou for dinner tonight?"
"Then Master Lin must not arrange it too late," Cao Shuwei walked over at this moment, still smiling frivolously and flatteringly, and deliberately satirized Mu Junjie: "You must know that those who are about the same age as Master Yan have no The grown-up children all go to bed early.”
Cao Shuwei stressed the word 'baby' very heavily. Mu Junjie knew that Cao Shuwei probably hated himself for 'spreading rumors' about him and Jiang Cheng at the Qionglin Banquet, so he thought it was funny and looked around deliberately, "Hey, Mr. Cao, why didn't you see Mr. Jiang here? Are you having any conflicts?"
When Jiang Cheng was mentioned, Cao Shuwei's face darkened, "Master Yan, do you know that the same plan is inseparable, and if you use it again, it will lose its effect?"
"I only know that there are always tried and tested golden prescriptions in this world." As Mu Junjie said, he slowly approached Cao Shuwei, and slowly raised the corners of his lips: "This prescription can also relieve all worries, Mr. Cao, would you like it?" ?”
"What do I have to worry about?"
"Really?" Mu Junjie smiled, "Master Cao really doesn't want to get what he wants as soon as possible?"
The words were false and true, and it sounded like he didn't say anything, but Cao Shuwei felt as if Mu Junjie had seen through his mind, and he was inexplicably shocked, but there was a frivolous smile on his face: "What do you want? Could it be that Master Yan knows that I am short of money recently, and plans to give me a thousand taels of gold?"
Mu Junjie didn't answer, but said: "Master Cao, really don't want it? You have to think about it, my prescription is guaranteed to solve your worries. Once the medicine cures your illness, there is nothing wrong with it. Master Cao must seize the opportunity, and you must know what you have done before." There is no such shop in this village.”
Cao Shuwei always felt that Mu Junjie's eyes seemed to see through all the secrets in his heart, his tone was obviously a little stiff, and his face was very disapproving, "What do you mean there is no such shop after passing this village? The world is so big, Lord Yan is too big Be more confident."
"But the world is not as big as the mind you lack." Mu Junjie shook his head, with a slightly regretful tone, "Since you don't want it, then forget it."
Cao Shuwei immediately became angry, "What are you talking about? Who is lacking in mind?!"
Lin Xuxing sighed sympathetically at the side, knowing that Mu Junjie has a bad temper and is not easy to be provoked, but he insisted on joining him, Mr. Cao, you really can't blame others for rushing to find abuse.Mu Junjie also saw that Cao Shuwei was definitely not the kind of villain who would play tricks in secret, so he didn't have to worry about being maliciously retaliated against if he offended him.
The result of the teasing was that Cao Shuwei completely changed his face, and was about to explode on the spot, but Mu Junjie approached Cao Shuwei's ear calmly, and whispered in a voice that only he could hear, and waited for Cao Shuwei to finish listening , unexpectedly suppressed the pressure of the fire abruptly.
Seeing this, Lin Xuxing was immediately curious about what Mu Junjie said to Cao Shuwei, but he was too embarrassed to ask in person.Seeing that Mu Junjie and Lin Xuxing were about to leave, Zhao Shu finally shouted: "Mu Mu!"
When Mu Junjie turned his head, he saw Zhao Shu standing under the eaves of the corridor.Dressed in a bright brocade court dress, his slender figure was dazzled by a faint streamer.His dark brown eyes narrowed slightly and looked at him softly.
Perhaps because of the light and shadow, Mu Junjie felt that Zhao Shu's appearance was extremely gentle at the moment, as if he had been waiting for someone for a long time.
Seeing Zhao Shu, Lin Xuxing and hurriedly knelt down to salute, and Mu Junjie also wanted to salute, but Zhao Shuyi grabbed his wrist.
Zhao Shu's palm was warm and dry. Hidden under the loose robe, he tightly encircled the boy's slender wrist where no one else could see. Mu Junjie could clearly feel the warmth of the other's palm.Zhao Shu controlled his strength very well, so that he would not hurt Mu Junjie, but he could only maintain the original standing posture and could not move. Mu Junjie couldn't help but frowned slightly, and was about to speak when an eunuch He trotted to the front and said to Mu Junjie respectfully: "The Empress Dowager called Lord Yan to see you, and I would like to ask Lord Yan to go with the villain."
"The Empress Dowager?" A coldness flashed in Zhao Shu's eyes, which was too fast to be seen, and then smiled gently at the eunuch: "I just want to pay my respects to the Empress Dowager, let's go with Lord Yan."
Empress Dowager Liu summoned Mu Junjie for no other reason than for her own granddaughter.Emperor Renzong had no children, only two daughters. The little princess Zhao Zhaozheng just turned fifteen this year.But ever since Zhao Zhaozheng sneaked away to the Qionglin Banquet that day, something was obviously wrong with him.Zhao Zhaozheng grew up under the watchful eye of the Empress Dowager, so he couldn't hide his every move from the Empress Dowager's eyes, so he soon found out why.
In front of him was the person who killed his grandmother and threw his father into the river. Mu Junjie's eyes darkened, but the corners of his lips curved even more perfectly.After Zhao Shu finished his salute to the Queen Mother, Mu Junjie kowtowed and said, "Student Yan Mu, kowtow to the Queen Mother."
"Quickly get flat." Empress Dowager Liu smiled and gave seats to both Zhao Shu and Mu Junjie, and asked casually, "Why did the First Prince come with Master Yan?"
Zhao Shu didn't mention the acquaintance of Mu Junjie, but said: "I wanted to come over to pay my respects to the imperial grandmother when I was in court, and it happened that Yan Mu was summoned by you, so I came together.
"The eldest prince has a heart." Empress Dowager Liu smiled kindly, and when Zhao Shu was seated, the girl who accompanied the empress dowager saluted Zhao Shu: "Brother Zongshi."
Zhao Shu responded, and the Empress Dowager smiled and said to Mu Junjie, "This is Zhao Zheng, the granddaughter of the Ai family. I heard that Mr. Yan saved Zheng'er before being the number one scholar. It is really a fate."
When Mu Junjie came in, he felt that Zhao Zhaozheng looked familiar, and then he remembered that she was the girl he rescued in Lefang who was molested by some martial arts people, and secretly slandered that Zhao Zheng could meet the royal family no matter what. , bowed, "Your official Yan Mu, I have seen the princess."
Zhao Zhaozheng hurriedly said, "Master Yan, you don't need to be too polite..."
Zhao Zhaozheng's face was still calm, but he could clearly hear the ending sound trembling, and his ears turned red.Empress Dowager Liu took Zhao Zhaozheng's reaction into her heart, and said with a smile: "Master Yan won the first prize when he was less than seventeen, and he is the No. He really is a talented young man with an extraordinary temperament." After a pause, "Standing with Zhaozheng, it looks like a man and a woman, which is very suitable."
Zhao Shu clenched his hand in his sleeve.
Mu Junjie said respectfully: "The princess is a golden branch and a jade leaf, and the lower officials are no more than ordinary people. I really dare not compare with the princess."
Empress Dowager Liu's smile was still very kind, as if she was just making a joke just now, but instead of continuing the previous topic, she chatted with Zhao Shu for a while.But the conversation quickly turned to Mu Junjie again, "Where is Lord Yan from?"
"The lower officials are from Luoyang."
Empress Dowager Liu was thoughtful, smiled and asked: "Master Yan is not as good as the weak crown, so he must not have a family?"
"No." As if remembering something, Mu Jun revealed a trace of tenderness, "Just because the sweetheart of the lower official was born as an official prostitute and her status is low, according to the law, she can only be taken as a concubine, so the lower official is willing to never marry her." In the standing room, she is the only one guarding her."
As soon as these words came out, Zhao Shu's hands in the sleeves were clenched even tighter, his nails were embedded in his flesh, and Zhao Zhaozheng's face turned pale instantly.
"Master Yan is young and promising, how can he waste time on a prostitute?" Empress Dowager Liu frowned, with a serious tone, "You young people are not mature enough, and you will always use your emotions..."
"It's not because of emotion," Mu Junjie said with a serious expression, "I'm sincere to her, and I will never leave her for the rest of my life."
"You're really..." Empress Dowager Liu slapped the table angrily, "The majestic imperial court appoints an official, it's just nonsense!"
Mu Junjie hurriedly lowered his head, "I know I made a mistake, but I will not correct it. Please punish the Queen Mother."
The tone was slightly panicked, but Mu Junjie smiled coldly in his heart.Just now, he just raised his head and glanced, and he clearly saw that although Empress Dowager Liu had an angry look on her face, her eyes were full of satisfaction.A son and a daughter of the royal family have their own value. How could the Empress Dowager Liu let the dignified princess get involved with a low-level official with no background and unknown identity?
Sure enough, Empress Dowager Liu just made a few false mentions to Mu Junjie, without any intention of punishing him at all.After leaving Empress Dowager Liu, Mu Junjie let out a sigh of relief.Sitting there just now, Mu Junjie could keenly feel that his forehead seemed to be pressed against a piece of ice, or a cold blade.
But that's just the look.Empress Dowager Liu looked over from time to time, with vague scrutiny.
Empress Dowager Liu slowly closed her eyes, and when she raised her head again, her expression was full of fierceness.
"Order someone to investigate."
Everyone had retreated, and there was only one personal nun and one hidden guard left beside Empress Dowager Liu. "That Yan Mu, I want to know his life experience and all other information in the shortest possible time."
The dark guard moved immediately and retreated quietly.Empress Dowager Liu turned to the loyal old woman standing beside her, "Does he look like him?"
"Your Majesty is referring to..."
"Concubine Li Chen, that bitch." Empress Dowager Liu's tone suddenly became extremely cold, "His every move reminds me of that bitch inexplicably."
The young man's expression when he showed tenderness, the graceful curve of his lips when he smiled, and his almond-like eyes... are exactly the same as the Concubine Li Chen who had all the power in the harem back then.
The red walls and yellow tiles spread out all around. Walking slowly on the palace road, you will feel that you are alone in this palace wall. People seem to become small in an instant, and you can only float up and down in the whirlpool involuntarily.
"Mumu," Zhao Shu kept sending Mu Junjie to the Taihemen Square, "You said you already have a sweetheart,...is that true?"
Mu Junjie nodded, "Well, I have already redeemed her prostitution contract, and after staying for two days, I will go to Lefang to pick her up."
Zhao Shu still had a smile on his face, but his voice was slightly hoarse: "...Mumu, you must welcome her in?"
Mu Junjie only thought that Zhao Shu was concerned about himself, and explained: "You don't have to worry, she has a good temperament, is smart and clean, and has no dusty..."
"Mu Mu," Zhao Shu interrupted Mu Junjie directly, and his tone became a little irritable, "No matter what, she is nothing but a prostitute, how can she be worthy of you?!"
Mu Junjie was taken aback for a moment, Zhao Shu also noticed his gaffe, collected himself, put on a smile on his face again, and there was a trace of imperceptible bitterness in the smile, "I just don't think she's good enough for you. In my heart No one is worthy of you." Zhao Shu held Mu Junjie's wrist again, "Mumu, I want to talk to you sometime."
Mu Junjie blinked, could it be that Zhao Shu is an invisible younger brother?
No matter what, Zhao Shu is his cousin. Although no one knows about this, it is an unchangeable fact. Mu Junjie regards all of Zhao Shu's abnormalities and excessive concern as the fault of blood-related nature. Shu's true thoughts.
Zhao Zongzhi also didn't know about Mu Junjie's marriage turmoil. As a majestic county king, he didn't care about the theory that a gentleman stays away from the kitchen, and spent the whole afternoon fiddling in the kitchen.
Gongsunli will have to wait a few days before returning to the capital, Zhao Zongzhi can only find the imperial doctor first, and ask in detail what to do about picky and anorexia.Most of the suggestions I got were food supplements, and the imperial doctor seriously prescribed a long list of medicinal foods.
Zhao Zongzhi never liked to participate in the social gatherings among noble children, and this time he didn't go anywhere, he just wanted to take care of Mu Junjie's three meals a day.
Obviously, for King Ningjun, feeding Mu Junjie is the most important thing.
Cut hawthorn and pumpkin into thin slices, put them in a pot with red beans and rice, add water and cook slowly, and finally add honey and rock sugar. Zhao Zongzhi carefully followed the recipe on the medicinal diet to cook pumpkin hawthorn red bean porridge that can appetize, nourish blood, invigorate spleen and warm liver.
Zhao Zongzhi traveled all over the country alone very early, and his cooking skills were not a problem.After standing still for an hour, a can of fragrant, sweet and sour hawthorn red bean porridge came out of the oven.
All the feelings have no place to be put, they can only be turned into red beans and rolled quietly in the arms.
Zhao Zongzhi had many questions in his mind to ask Mu Junjie, such as what he had done in the past two years, why he took part in the scientific examination as Yan Mu, and how did he meet Qin Yunxi... But Zhao Zongzhi didn't know what he was going to do. When asked about his identity, he didn't know whether Mu Junjie would answer him.His world is so big, but he is the only one in his world.
Zhao Zongzhi brought meals to Yan's mansion, and learned from the old housekeeper that Mu Junjie hadn't come back all day.
As soon as Mu Junjie came out of the palace, he saw a small sedan chair waiting there. The bearers were two strangers whom Mu Junjie had never met before. It was obvious that the other party had a long breath and unfathomable martial arts.
Mu Junjie knew it well, if he saw this posture, he would go if he didn't go.
Since his martial arts are strong, his footsteps are naturally fast and steady. Mu Junjie sat lazily in the sedan chair without feeling the slightest jolt.Walking to the destination, it was a quiet tea house in the north of the city. When I went up to the second floor, I saw Yuan Hao waiting inside with a smile.
The author has something to say: By the way, after watching Where Did Dad Go, it’s so cute~~~
Zhao Zongzhi frowned, filled a new bowl of porridge, picked and ate all the preserved eggs in it, silently handed it to Mu Junjie, and then took away the messy bowl that Mu Junjie poked.
Mu Junjie held the preserved egg porridge without preserved eggs, squinted his eyes, scooped up a spoonful and swallowed it in satisfaction, and didn't bother about how Zhao Zongzhi saw the strange problem that he liked to drink preserved egg lean meat porridge but didn't eat preserved eggs.
After Zhao Zongzhi finished the whole bowl of porridge brought from Mu Junjie, he saw that the one in front of Mu Junjie had eaten less than half a bowl, and said, "Drink it."
But when it was past time for breakfast, there was still half of the porridge in Mu Junjie's bowl.Seeing that Mu Junjie's symptoms of anorexia seemed to be more serious than before, Zhao Zongzhi frowned and repeated: "Drink."
Mu Junjie never liked to eat breakfast, so he put down the spoon and stood up, "I'm full."
However, Zhao Zongzhi stretched out his hand and pulled Mu Junjie back to his seat, with a paralyzed face: "Finish the porridge."
Mu Junjie gets irritable sometimes when he wakes up in the morning, and somehow gets angry: "You don't care if I drink or not!"
Zhao Zongzhi was extremely persistent, picked up a spoon and brought it to Mu Junjie's lips to feed him.Although his face was expressionless from the beginning to the end, his movements were gentle and serious.
Tightly pursing his lips, Zhao Zongzhi realized that he was so cheap that he couldn't even love Mu Junjie when he was angry.
Mu Junjie didn't open his mouth at all, and looked at Zhao Zongzhi angrily, meeting Zhao Zongzhi's eyes.
Eyes like a deep pool, the hotness hidden in the flowing pupil light.Zhao Zongzhi's eyes on others are always like a high and distant iceberg, but his eyes on Mu Junjie are like hot springs after melting snow.
Mu Junjie was taken aback for a moment, Zhao Zongzhi took the opportunity to feed him a spoonful, and finally half-forced Mu Junjie to finish the bowl of porridge.
Qin Yunxi watched from the side, feeling startled again.The so-called authorities are obsessed with onlookers, just now when entering the dining room, Mu Junjie passed by a sweeping servant, Zhao Zongzhi then subconsciously turned sideways, put his hand on his shoulder, blocking the approach of others and Mu Junjie, This strong and absolute monopoly and protection is easy to see at a glance.
Qin Yunxi couldn't help looking at Mu Junjie, frowning in a daze, suddenly felt a gaze coming, turned his head slightly, and met Zhao Zongzhi's dark eyes.
His eyes were like ice, with a strong coldness in them, even Qin Yunxi, who was well-informed, was taken aback.
After only one glance at Qin Yunxi, Zhao Zongzhi turned back to Mu Junjie, his eyes became calm and tolerant, completely different from just now.
...Is this warning him not to stare at Mu Junjie?That's his master, why can't he see it!Qin Yunxi's teeth itch with hatred, and even more hated that he could not beat Zhao Zongzhi, and there was a lot of resentment in his heart.
The majestic palaces and palaces overlap, and the entire imperial city has a sense of tranquility and solemnity.
The top three of the new subjects were crowned officials in the Golden Palace today. Emperor Renzong sat high on the dragon chair, the royal guards stood around, and all civil and military officials stood on both sides. —”
Mu Junjie, who was waiting in front of the hall with other Jinshi, raised his head, and followed the eunuch Miao Huaizheng who came to pick him up.On the long steps in front of the hall, each floor is surrounded by carved railings made of white jade, extending from the foot to the main entrance of the hall. When he was about to step over the threshold, Mu Junjie paused slightly.
Today, he finally took the first step on the road he planned.And after taking this step, he really approached the power vortex of the royal family and the officialdom, no matter what the way ahead, he could not retreat.
The pause under his feet was only fleeting, and the smile on Mu Junjie's face was always elegant and calm.Emperor Renzong watched Mu Junjie follow Miao Huaizheng to the center of the hall step by step, and slowly bowed down to worship. The familiarity brought by the young man regardless of his appearance or temperament made him dazed again.
"——Wu Zhuangyuan Yan Mu is young and promising, he is the pillar of the country, and he is named the fourth-rank guard of the military school lieutenant!"
This official position made Mu Junjie slightly taken aback, and then Miao Huaizheng whispered in Mu Junjie's ear at a volume that only two people could hear: "Thank you."
Miao Huaizheng was the chief eunuch in front of Emperor Renzong. Sending Miao Huaizheng to lead Mu Junjie to the palace has already shown from the side that Emperor Renzong attached great importance to him.Mu Junjie lowered his head, finished thanking him according to the etiquette, and the smile on the corner of his lips widened half a point from an angle that others could not see.
Undoubtedly, for Mu Junjie, the captain of the guard is a very valuable official position.And this position was also the result of Emperor Renzong's long consideration.
As the only son of Emperor Renzong's biological younger brother, Mu Junjie is, strictly speaking, closer than Zhao Shu, the son of Emperor Renzong's cousin.Eyes are delicate things, and the blood nature between uncles and nephews is even more indelible. For Mu Junjie, Emperor Renzong really felt inexplicably fond of him, so he naturally put some thought into arranging positions.
Wu Jinshi are generally arranged in the imperial army, and they will be promoted for a period of time before being promoted as appropriate.But because the martial arts test also required essays, Emperor Renzong had read Mu Junjie's articles. Although the young man was young, he was quite insightful about military tactics, current affairs and politics, and had the talent of a general.Although Emperor Renzong pursued the policy of the mean, he was not a foolish person. He really couldn't bear to let Mu Junjie waste his time and talent in the imperial army. It attracts people's envy and becomes the target of public criticism.
Emperor Renzong thought about it, and felt that the official position of Sipin Hujun Lieutenant was the most suitable.The current official position is a watershed in the third rank, and there is a clear difference between the officials above the third rank and the officials below the third rank.And under the atmosphere of emphasizing civility over military affairs, military positions are lower than civilian positions, so a fourth-rank military officer is currently of a slightly higher rank to Mu Junjie, but it is not too eye-catching.
Sure enough, after the eunuch finished pronouncing the imperial decree, although everyone had some thoughts in their hearts, they didn't pay too much attention to it.Coupled with the presence of Lin Xuxing, the No. [-] scholar who was named a fourth-rank official doctor, Mu Junjie's fourth-rank doctor was not so eye-catching.
Even so, the two old foxes, Taishi and Zuoxiang, sounded the alarm in their hearts immediately.The grand master is the younger brother of the empress dowager, who has been hostile to the left minister of the main war faction for many years. When Emperor Renzong succeeded to the throne, the empress dowager listened to the government behind the curtain. Today, the mother clan of the empress dowager firmly controls every move of the court.Taishi Liu looked into Mu Junjie's eyes with deep thought. Although the official position of the guard officer is not high, he has [-] soldiers in his hands, responsible for the safety of the capital and the imperial city, and is also a reserve army for frontline operations.If he went up to two ranks, he would be a second-rank general, and Xixia had been besieging Yanzhou for five full years, and the war between the two countries was imminent.
The rest of the civil and military top three also quickly completed their official appointments one after another. When they entered the Golden Luan Hall for the first time, they couldn't help but secretly look around. However, Mu Junjie was not interested in the surrounding environment at all, and kept his head down from the beginning to the end. The posture, the corners of the lips hooked into a smile that was not a smile.
Among the all-old military generals, there is a young man as delicate as porcelain, which cannot but be eye-catching.Mu Junjie is not curious, but it does not mean that others are not interested in him.The clothes on Mu Junjie were prepared by the old butler. The old butler, who always treated Mu Junjie as his own child, felt that his master had to dress luxuriously and beautifully when he entered the palace for the first time, so he started making arrangements early in the morning. up.The red and black robes are layered and complicated but not extravagant. The bewitching dark red actually presents an alternative and dangerous beauty to Mu Junjie.Although he couldn't tie the crown yet, the servant who combed his hair still put in a lot of effort. The ivory headband combed all the hair behind his head, and tied it with a hairband with fine jadeite pendants, which set off the boy's facial contours even more. Xiuya, the whole person is like a fairy in a painting.
Such an excellent dress coupled with Mu Junjie's even more outstanding appearance once again attracted everyone's attention.Whether those gazes are admiration or jealousy, they all have to sigh secretly, there are really some people in this world who are the darlings of heaven, who can be so talented and beautiful.
After the discussion was over and the court meeting was over, as the prince, Zhao Shu stood at the head of all the officials and looked at the scattered ministers. Among the civil and military officials, some were tall and short, some were fat and thin, and some were handsome and ordinary. Yes, restrained and flamboyant.
No one can compare to the boy in his heart.
The boy's almond-like eyes are graceful, his slender figure is handsome and unparalleled, his temperament is like misty rain in the south of the Yangtze River, and his every move and demeanor are natural. Zhao Shu has already noticed how focused his eyes are on Mu Junjie, but he still can't. Look away.
"Master Yan!" Mu Junjie followed Baiguan out of the golden palace, but was stopped by someone, and looked up to see Lin Xuxing's face with a faint smile: "Master Yan, congratulations."
Mu Junjie said slowly: "I should be the one who congratulates Mr. Lin. From now on, I will be an official in the same court, and please take care of Mr. Lin."
"Don't call me lord in private, you and I don't need to be out of touch, just call me by my first name," Lin Xuxing paused, "I'm much older than you, you can call me Xu Xing or Big Brother Lin, and I also May I call you by your name?"
Mu Junjie nodded, and then heard Lin Xuxing's invitation: "Are you free to go to Zuixianlou for dinner tonight?"
"Then Master Lin must not arrange it too late," Cao Shuwei walked over at this moment, still smiling frivolously and flatteringly, and deliberately satirized Mu Junjie: "You must know that those who are about the same age as Master Yan have no The grown-up children all go to bed early.”
Cao Shuwei stressed the word 'baby' very heavily. Mu Junjie knew that Cao Shuwei probably hated himself for 'spreading rumors' about him and Jiang Cheng at the Qionglin Banquet, so he thought it was funny and looked around deliberately, "Hey, Mr. Cao, why didn't you see Mr. Jiang here? Are you having any conflicts?"
When Jiang Cheng was mentioned, Cao Shuwei's face darkened, "Master Yan, do you know that the same plan is inseparable, and if you use it again, it will lose its effect?"
"I only know that there are always tried and tested golden prescriptions in this world." As Mu Junjie said, he slowly approached Cao Shuwei, and slowly raised the corners of his lips: "This prescription can also relieve all worries, Mr. Cao, would you like it?" ?”
"What do I have to worry about?"
"Really?" Mu Junjie smiled, "Master Cao really doesn't want to get what he wants as soon as possible?"
The words were false and true, and it sounded like he didn't say anything, but Cao Shuwei felt as if Mu Junjie had seen through his mind, and he was inexplicably shocked, but there was a frivolous smile on his face: "What do you want? Could it be that Master Yan knows that I am short of money recently, and plans to give me a thousand taels of gold?"
Mu Junjie didn't answer, but said: "Master Cao, really don't want it? You have to think about it, my prescription is guaranteed to solve your worries. Once the medicine cures your illness, there is nothing wrong with it. Master Cao must seize the opportunity, and you must know what you have done before." There is no such shop in this village.”
Cao Shuwei always felt that Mu Junjie's eyes seemed to see through all the secrets in his heart, his tone was obviously a little stiff, and his face was very disapproving, "What do you mean there is no such shop after passing this village? The world is so big, Lord Yan is too big Be more confident."
"But the world is not as big as the mind you lack." Mu Junjie shook his head, with a slightly regretful tone, "Since you don't want it, then forget it."
Cao Shuwei immediately became angry, "What are you talking about? Who is lacking in mind?!"
Lin Xuxing sighed sympathetically at the side, knowing that Mu Junjie has a bad temper and is not easy to be provoked, but he insisted on joining him, Mr. Cao, you really can't blame others for rushing to find abuse.Mu Junjie also saw that Cao Shuwei was definitely not the kind of villain who would play tricks in secret, so he didn't have to worry about being maliciously retaliated against if he offended him.
The result of the teasing was that Cao Shuwei completely changed his face, and was about to explode on the spot, but Mu Junjie approached Cao Shuwei's ear calmly, and whispered in a voice that only he could hear, and waited for Cao Shuwei to finish listening , unexpectedly suppressed the pressure of the fire abruptly.
Seeing this, Lin Xuxing was immediately curious about what Mu Junjie said to Cao Shuwei, but he was too embarrassed to ask in person.Seeing that Mu Junjie and Lin Xuxing were about to leave, Zhao Shu finally shouted: "Mu Mu!"
When Mu Junjie turned his head, he saw Zhao Shu standing under the eaves of the corridor.Dressed in a bright brocade court dress, his slender figure was dazzled by a faint streamer.His dark brown eyes narrowed slightly and looked at him softly.
Perhaps because of the light and shadow, Mu Junjie felt that Zhao Shu's appearance was extremely gentle at the moment, as if he had been waiting for someone for a long time.
Seeing Zhao Shu, Lin Xuxing and hurriedly knelt down to salute, and Mu Junjie also wanted to salute, but Zhao Shuyi grabbed his wrist.
Zhao Shu's palm was warm and dry. Hidden under the loose robe, he tightly encircled the boy's slender wrist where no one else could see. Mu Junjie could clearly feel the warmth of the other's palm.Zhao Shu controlled his strength very well, so that he would not hurt Mu Junjie, but he could only maintain the original standing posture and could not move. Mu Junjie couldn't help but frowned slightly, and was about to speak when an eunuch He trotted to the front and said to Mu Junjie respectfully: "The Empress Dowager called Lord Yan to see you, and I would like to ask Lord Yan to go with the villain."
"The Empress Dowager?" A coldness flashed in Zhao Shu's eyes, which was too fast to be seen, and then smiled gently at the eunuch: "I just want to pay my respects to the Empress Dowager, let's go with Lord Yan."
Empress Dowager Liu summoned Mu Junjie for no other reason than for her own granddaughter.Emperor Renzong had no children, only two daughters. The little princess Zhao Zhaozheng just turned fifteen this year.But ever since Zhao Zhaozheng sneaked away to the Qionglin Banquet that day, something was obviously wrong with him.Zhao Zhaozheng grew up under the watchful eye of the Empress Dowager, so he couldn't hide his every move from the Empress Dowager's eyes, so he soon found out why.
In front of him was the person who killed his grandmother and threw his father into the river. Mu Junjie's eyes darkened, but the corners of his lips curved even more perfectly.After Zhao Shu finished his salute to the Queen Mother, Mu Junjie kowtowed and said, "Student Yan Mu, kowtow to the Queen Mother."
"Quickly get flat." Empress Dowager Liu smiled and gave seats to both Zhao Shu and Mu Junjie, and asked casually, "Why did the First Prince come with Master Yan?"
Zhao Shu didn't mention the acquaintance of Mu Junjie, but said: "I wanted to come over to pay my respects to the imperial grandmother when I was in court, and it happened that Yan Mu was summoned by you, so I came together.
"The eldest prince has a heart." Empress Dowager Liu smiled kindly, and when Zhao Shu was seated, the girl who accompanied the empress dowager saluted Zhao Shu: "Brother Zongshi."
Zhao Shu responded, and the Empress Dowager smiled and said to Mu Junjie, "This is Zhao Zheng, the granddaughter of the Ai family. I heard that Mr. Yan saved Zheng'er before being the number one scholar. It is really a fate."
When Mu Junjie came in, he felt that Zhao Zhaozheng looked familiar, and then he remembered that she was the girl he rescued in Lefang who was molested by some martial arts people, and secretly slandered that Zhao Zheng could meet the royal family no matter what. , bowed, "Your official Yan Mu, I have seen the princess."
Zhao Zhaozheng hurriedly said, "Master Yan, you don't need to be too polite..."
Zhao Zhaozheng's face was still calm, but he could clearly hear the ending sound trembling, and his ears turned red.Empress Dowager Liu took Zhao Zhaozheng's reaction into her heart, and said with a smile: "Master Yan won the first prize when he was less than seventeen, and he is the No. He really is a talented young man with an extraordinary temperament." After a pause, "Standing with Zhaozheng, it looks like a man and a woman, which is very suitable."
Zhao Shu clenched his hand in his sleeve.
Mu Junjie said respectfully: "The princess is a golden branch and a jade leaf, and the lower officials are no more than ordinary people. I really dare not compare with the princess."
Empress Dowager Liu's smile was still very kind, as if she was just making a joke just now, but instead of continuing the previous topic, she chatted with Zhao Shu for a while.But the conversation quickly turned to Mu Junjie again, "Where is Lord Yan from?"
"The lower officials are from Luoyang."
Empress Dowager Liu was thoughtful, smiled and asked: "Master Yan is not as good as the weak crown, so he must not have a family?"
"No." As if remembering something, Mu Jun revealed a trace of tenderness, "Just because the sweetheart of the lower official was born as an official prostitute and her status is low, according to the law, she can only be taken as a concubine, so the lower official is willing to never marry her." In the standing room, she is the only one guarding her."
As soon as these words came out, Zhao Shu's hands in the sleeves were clenched even tighter, his nails were embedded in his flesh, and Zhao Zhaozheng's face turned pale instantly.
"Master Yan is young and promising, how can he waste time on a prostitute?" Empress Dowager Liu frowned, with a serious tone, "You young people are not mature enough, and you will always use your emotions..."
"It's not because of emotion," Mu Junjie said with a serious expression, "I'm sincere to her, and I will never leave her for the rest of my life."
"You're really..." Empress Dowager Liu slapped the table angrily, "The majestic imperial court appoints an official, it's just nonsense!"
Mu Junjie hurriedly lowered his head, "I know I made a mistake, but I will not correct it. Please punish the Queen Mother."
The tone was slightly panicked, but Mu Junjie smiled coldly in his heart.Just now, he just raised his head and glanced, and he clearly saw that although Empress Dowager Liu had an angry look on her face, her eyes were full of satisfaction.A son and a daughter of the royal family have their own value. How could the Empress Dowager Liu let the dignified princess get involved with a low-level official with no background and unknown identity?
Sure enough, Empress Dowager Liu just made a few false mentions to Mu Junjie, without any intention of punishing him at all.After leaving Empress Dowager Liu, Mu Junjie let out a sigh of relief.Sitting there just now, Mu Junjie could keenly feel that his forehead seemed to be pressed against a piece of ice, or a cold blade.
But that's just the look.Empress Dowager Liu looked over from time to time, with vague scrutiny.
Empress Dowager Liu slowly closed her eyes, and when she raised her head again, her expression was full of fierceness.
"Order someone to investigate."
Everyone had retreated, and there was only one personal nun and one hidden guard left beside Empress Dowager Liu. "That Yan Mu, I want to know his life experience and all other information in the shortest possible time."
The dark guard moved immediately and retreated quietly.Empress Dowager Liu turned to the loyal old woman standing beside her, "Does he look like him?"
"Your Majesty is referring to..."
"Concubine Li Chen, that bitch." Empress Dowager Liu's tone suddenly became extremely cold, "His every move reminds me of that bitch inexplicably."
The young man's expression when he showed tenderness, the graceful curve of his lips when he smiled, and his almond-like eyes... are exactly the same as the Concubine Li Chen who had all the power in the harem back then.
The red walls and yellow tiles spread out all around. Walking slowly on the palace road, you will feel that you are alone in this palace wall. People seem to become small in an instant, and you can only float up and down in the whirlpool involuntarily.
"Mumu," Zhao Shu kept sending Mu Junjie to the Taihemen Square, "You said you already have a sweetheart,...is that true?"
Mu Junjie nodded, "Well, I have already redeemed her prostitution contract, and after staying for two days, I will go to Lefang to pick her up."
Zhao Shu still had a smile on his face, but his voice was slightly hoarse: "...Mumu, you must welcome her in?"
Mu Junjie only thought that Zhao Shu was concerned about himself, and explained: "You don't have to worry, she has a good temperament, is smart and clean, and has no dusty..."
"Mu Mu," Zhao Shu interrupted Mu Junjie directly, and his tone became a little irritable, "No matter what, she is nothing but a prostitute, how can she be worthy of you?!"
Mu Junjie was taken aback for a moment, Zhao Shu also noticed his gaffe, collected himself, put on a smile on his face again, and there was a trace of imperceptible bitterness in the smile, "I just don't think she's good enough for you. In my heart No one is worthy of you." Zhao Shu held Mu Junjie's wrist again, "Mumu, I want to talk to you sometime."
Mu Junjie blinked, could it be that Zhao Shu is an invisible younger brother?
No matter what, Zhao Shu is his cousin. Although no one knows about this, it is an unchangeable fact. Mu Junjie regards all of Zhao Shu's abnormalities and excessive concern as the fault of blood-related nature. Shu's true thoughts.
Zhao Zongzhi also didn't know about Mu Junjie's marriage turmoil. As a majestic county king, he didn't care about the theory that a gentleman stays away from the kitchen, and spent the whole afternoon fiddling in the kitchen.
Gongsunli will have to wait a few days before returning to the capital, Zhao Zongzhi can only find the imperial doctor first, and ask in detail what to do about picky and anorexia.Most of the suggestions I got were food supplements, and the imperial doctor seriously prescribed a long list of medicinal foods.
Zhao Zongzhi never liked to participate in the social gatherings among noble children, and this time he didn't go anywhere, he just wanted to take care of Mu Junjie's three meals a day.
Obviously, for King Ningjun, feeding Mu Junjie is the most important thing.
Cut hawthorn and pumpkin into thin slices, put them in a pot with red beans and rice, add water and cook slowly, and finally add honey and rock sugar. Zhao Zongzhi carefully followed the recipe on the medicinal diet to cook pumpkin hawthorn red bean porridge that can appetize, nourish blood, invigorate spleen and warm liver.
Zhao Zongzhi traveled all over the country alone very early, and his cooking skills were not a problem.After standing still for an hour, a can of fragrant, sweet and sour hawthorn red bean porridge came out of the oven.
All the feelings have no place to be put, they can only be turned into red beans and rolled quietly in the arms.
Zhao Zongzhi had many questions in his mind to ask Mu Junjie, such as what he had done in the past two years, why he took part in the scientific examination as Yan Mu, and how did he meet Qin Yunxi... But Zhao Zongzhi didn't know what he was going to do. When asked about his identity, he didn't know whether Mu Junjie would answer him.His world is so big, but he is the only one in his world.
Zhao Zongzhi brought meals to Yan's mansion, and learned from the old housekeeper that Mu Junjie hadn't come back all day.
As soon as Mu Junjie came out of the palace, he saw a small sedan chair waiting there. The bearers were two strangers whom Mu Junjie had never met before. It was obvious that the other party had a long breath and unfathomable martial arts.
Mu Junjie knew it well, if he saw this posture, he would go if he didn't go.
Since his martial arts are strong, his footsteps are naturally fast and steady. Mu Junjie sat lazily in the sedan chair without feeling the slightest jolt.Walking to the destination, it was a quiet tea house in the north of the city. When I went up to the second floor, I saw Yuan Hao waiting inside with a smile.
The author has something to say: By the way, after watching Where Did Dad Go, it’s so cute~~~
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