The Way of the Consort

Although Zong Zhen left, he specially prepared the snacks he brought yesterday, and kept all of them, filling three food boxes full.

Ji Zhao was lying on the bed, lazy and didn't want to move, the rain was still falling outside, he was in a bad mood when he heard the sound of the rain, Chen Xing saw that it was early when he woke up as usual, but he never called anyone, and carefully opened the curtain When I looked at it, I realized that he was awake.

Chen Xing also felt distressed in his eyes, and started a few conversations, seeing that their lords didn't talk to each other, he tentatively said: "After that lord left at night, he left three boxes of snacks, saying it was a special purpose. Made it for you."

"Really?!" Ji Zhao's eyes lit up, and he finally spoke, "Take a look!"

Chen Xing hurriedly asked someone to bring them in, and opened all three food boxes for him to see. Ji Zhao sat up propped up on the bed, and looked at the snacks in the food boxes. Misandao, as well as pastries directly made into peach shapes, he guessed that they should be steamed buns, Chen Xing said: "There are also a few boxes of raw dumplings and wontons, which are all placed in the ice cellar, waiting for you to eat, we will eat them again." cook."

"Cook, cook, cook!"

"Okay!" Chen Xing asked someone to prepare, and he brought tooth powder and mouthwash to Ji Zhao. After Ji Zhao washed up, he didn't bother to get out of bed and get dressed. He drank half a cup of warm water, sat on the bed and took the other one first. The peach got into his hand and took a bite, only to realize that it was not a bun.

The outer layer of ice is cold, and Ji Zhao doesn't know what the ingredients are. The taste is very similar to the mochi he ate only once in memory. It should be mixed with peach juice, which has a peach fragrance. Take a bite, and there are peaches inside. Ji Zhao ate one piece of meat in a few mouthfuls, and he ate another honey three knives, which were soft and chewy, with a layer of sesame rolled on the outside, sweet and fragrant, Ji Zhao smiled: "It's all delicious !"

He tasted everything, and the cooked dumplings and wontons were delivered, and he ate a few more.

Yin Ming and Chen Xing almost wept with joy, they had a good meal for so many days!

After breakfast, Ji Zhao stood up to digest, and wrote a letter to his brother by the way.

Although Ji Zhao was a little angry when he left without saying goodbye again, but considering that the food he brought was so delicious, he could barely forgive him.

Not long after Zongzhen's carriage entered the city gate, he "received" a letter from Ji Zhao.

He was resting his eyes with his eyes closed, read Ji Zhao's letter, and finally saw that Ji Zhao said that he should not do this again next time, otherwise he would be really angry, so he couldn't help showing a faint smile.

Maybe it was because of the mountain wind blowing for so long on the porch last night, drenched in the rain, and being tossed by Ji Zhao, Zongzhen was still sick. After coming out of Zhuangzi, he felt tired when he got in the car. When he returned to the East Palace, his head was It was extremely heavy, and he didn't ask anyone to make any noise. He just called the familiar doctor Luo to come over. He felt his pulse and confirmed that he was just suffering from a cold. After drinking the medicine, the effect of the medicine took effect, and he fell asleep.

On the way back, he asked Chen Keye to catch those people who spread rumors secretly. There were everyone. Zongzhen told him that the most important ones were almost all from the Wen and Yu families. He didn't plan to use this trick, after all, it wasn't the best way, nor was it the best time, but now he couldn't see Ji Zhao being smeared by dirty water.

At this moment, Chen Keye hadn't come back yet, he couldn't sleep because he didn't survive the effects of the medicine.

He told Baoqing that Chen Keye would wake him up immediately when he came back, and Baoqing should come down.

After all the tents were lowered, he called someone over again, and ordered: "Whoever makes snacks for the son-in-law, reward."

"Yes, I'll go now, little one." Bao Qing agreed.

He said again: "Tell him to work at the son-in-law's place tomorrow, do it in private, don't let others know, and remember to tell him not to say anything."

Bao Qing was stunned for a moment, and responded again.

His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is asleep, and no one is left in the palace. He sleeps lightly and cannot hear any noise.

That cook is from the kitchen of the East Palace, not from the Imperial Dining Room, so it would be easy to send it out quietly, but the other party is a eunuch after all, Bao Qingqian reminded him not to show his flaws, and when he came back from work, Cheng Shen stood outside the bedroom. Watching under the porch, saw him and asked, "Okay?"

"Just send people there tomorrow."

"Tell him to be careful with his mouth."

"I still need you to say it?" Bao Qing rolled his eyes at him.

Cheng Shen was not angry either, and said, "Our Highness, we are getting more and more toward the son-in-law—"

But he couldn't say anything more. Baoqing wanted to continue, but found that he didn't know how to describe it. In short, concubines are becoming more and more important to their highness. Sometimes they would be curious, does your highness notice this? ?

Zong Zhen didn't get up until the afternoon, and the wind and cold began to attack completely. His throat was hoarse and sore, and he started coughing again. He looked at the sky and said sullenly: "Why is no one calling me? What time is it, where is Chen Keye?!"

Bao Qing came forward, patted his back, and said, "Your Highness, don't worry! Something happened while you were asleep!"

Zongzhen coughed, and listened to Cheng Shen's report one by one: "They knelt on the imperial street for more than two hours, and many people gathered around to watch. Later, Minister Wen sent someone to drive them away, and almost clashed .”

What this means is that not long after he fell asleep, a dozen or so students from major academies came to the gate of the palace to defend the son-in-law.

"Cough cough cough—" Zong Zhen coughed badly, drank a few sips of tea, "continue to talk..."

"Those are all scholars, and those who come here are all quick-spoken. There are many people from famous families who are not afraid of seeing the forbidden army. The forbidden army can't do anything to these people at the gate of the palace. Where it happened, go back quickly.

Those people were very angry, saying that the son-in-law is an example for the young people in the world, but they have been slandered so far. They don't go to the gate of the palace to talk about it, and where to go to reason. They just want to say it to His Majesty. Who died, all under the hands of talented people like them?Talented and guilty?How dare they say it!They even asked to go in and meet His Majesty. "

"Cough cough, cough cough..."

Bao Qing hurried forward and gave him another cup of tea, and Zong Zhen drank a few more sips: "After that..."

"When we were about to make a move, our Majesty spoke up. He really called these ten people in. He was still talking at this time. The imperial street at the gate of the palace was full of people. Yes, it’s more for watching the fun, it’s hard to rush, but they have to stop him. As soon as Mr. Chen appeared, he was dragged by them to help, and he hasn’t come back yet. The gate of the palace is still in a mess. Wait for the news." The little eunuch came outside, Cheng Shen looked back and took the medicine bowl in his hand, "Your Highness, the medicine is here, you drink it first."

Zong Zhen took the medicine bowl, he didn't expect someone to help first.Since it was a scholar who came forward, it must have been arranged by Mr. Yin later. No wonder Mr. Yin returned to the city first.Strange to say, even a few months ago, if he knew that these scholars were entwined again, he would have to be wary and worried. In his previous life, Ji Zhao had borrowed a lot from the scholars.

At this moment, he felt that these people had done a good job, and he was even grateful. The old man Yin really treated Ji Zhao, his grandson, well.

Zong Yan raised his head, drank the bitter medicine in one gulp, and drank half a cup of tea to dissipate the smell of the medicine. He asked again: "Is there anyone else around when Father is talking to them?"

"It doesn't seem to be. His Majesty called people directly to the Yanfu Palace, and Wen Xiang and the others didn't go in. We can't find out what His Majesty said."

"Where are the two prime ministers Wen Yu?"

"In Qinzheng Hall..."

These officials have their own rooms in each government office, but they have special identities, and the emperor often calls them to meet. Most of the time they work in the palace, and Qinzheng Palace is the place where they do business.

"Understood..." Even so, Zong Zhen had already figured out how to characterize the matter this time, and there was already someone who could take the blame.

Before the cook that Zongzhen sent to Ji Zhao arrived, Zhuangzi on the mountain welcomed a guest first.

Qin Wen was also in constant contact with Ji Zhao, and the gatekeepers all recognized him, and when they saw him coming, they hesitated, not knowing whether to chase him away or go in to report.

After these days, Qin Wen looked haggard, his voice was hoarse, and he slightly apologized and asked the concierge to come in and give him a message.

After all, he is also your son, the concierge turned around and ran in to Tongchuan in embarrassment, and was scolded by Chen Xing: "What are you seeing! People without conscience, tell him to go away! You also have a little wink, don't be so stinky!" All the people report to the inside!"

The concierge was scolded and ran away dejectedly, but Qin Wen was unwilling to leave and stood outside the door waiting.

After Chen Xing knew about it, he cursed inwardly, is this imitating their husband!

Later, when Yin Ming inspected Zhuangzi, he found him still at the door, so he came over to talk to Ji Zhao.

Sitting by the river and fishing, Ji Zhao was actually just passing the time. The carp ate and drank every day, and he had no interest in his bait at all. After fishing for a long time, none came up.Hearing that Qin Wen came to look for him, Ji Zhao thought for a while, until the fishing rod suddenly became heavy, and Chen Xing exclaimed: "A fish has been hooked! Sir!"

Ji Zhaocai regained his senses in a hurry, hurriedly closed the rod, and really caught a red carp!

With a smile on his face, he asked them to find a tank to raise them, then turned around and told Yin Ming: "Please come here, I will meet him in the garden."

"it is good……"

Qin Wen came to apologize. His face was flushed and his body was cramped. He seemed to have a lot to say, but he couldn't say a word. Ji Zhao sighed and asked Chen Xing to get him a fishing rod: " Just say something..."

"Yes, I'm sorry!" Qin Wen's face turned even redder, and he could only utter one sentence.

After hearing this, Ji Zhao frowned even tighter, and Qin Wen hurriedly explained: "Since the accident happened in my house, my grandfather ordered all the doors of the house to be closed, not to receive anyone who comes to the door, and not to allow anyone to say anything. There are too many things going on at home these days, I only found out today that you were neglected by the concierge when you came to the door, it was all my fault, brother Zhao, please don’t make me angry!"

"Even so, I waited for a long time at your door that day, and you don't know that there are so many people around the door."

"That day when my third aunt came back, the prince also came to the house in person—"

"The prince was at your house that day?!"

Qin Wen nodded: "Yes! His Highness the Crown Prince personally came to pay homage to my third aunt, because His Highness was here, so he dared not let anyone in. The oldest child of my third aunt's family is only ten years old, and my third uncle is in Zizhou. I can only help with a few elder brothers in many matters, I am too busy. That day, after the prince left, I continued to attend to the funeral, I really did not know that Brother Zhao, you are at my door."

Ji Zhao sighed helplessly: "Okay. Even if you treat me as before, your family must really think that I am going to kill your uncle. Am I a fool? Going to kill your uncle?"

Qin Wen said in shame: "The servants in the house are all ignorant, I have already reprimanded them!"

Ji Zhao was still unhappy: "Since you are busy, how come you have time to come here today?"

"My third aunt has buried herself in peace."

Ji Zhao looked back at Qin Wen and saw that he was depressed, so he reached out to pat him: "Sit down and go fishing together."

"Brother Zhao, are you still angry with me?"

"What's there to be angry about?" Ji Zhao looked at the water, and everyone explained it clearly. Naturally, there was nothing to be angry about, and there was nothing to say.It was also after this incident that he clearly understood that he valued Qin Wen and Zong Yan very much. They were all his friends, but they were only his friends.

His true emotions will only be told to one person forever.

Thinking of that person, the corners of Ji Zhao's mouth could not help but curl up, and Qin Wen, who was observing him, heaved a sigh of relief.

Now that the matter was clarified, Ji Zhao asked some other questions, talking about Qin Wen's younger sister, Qin Wenchou said: "Originally in July, my younger sister was going to enter the palace, but now there is something wrong." something like this..."

Ji Zhao understood, the one who passed away was the aunt, the matter could be big or small, if the prince didn't care, Qin Wuniang, as a niece, would observe filial piety for a month, and she would just enter the palace in July.But if the palace cares, it is possible to keep it for a year or two.

"When I was young, my mother followed my father to work abroad. My sister and I were too young to be raised in Jinling. My aunt took great care of us." Qin Wen said this worryingly.

If it was before, he could go into the palace to help Qin Wen and ask the prince, but now it is not possible, the two of them are in a turmoil, and he is also a little disheartened, too lazy to meddle in other things.

In the afternoon, Qin Wen left, and he had to go back to continue his filial piety.

Before leaving, he comforted Ji Zhao: "Brother Zhao, don't worry, the matter will eventually come to light. Everyone knows that it has nothing to do with you. I will explain this matter clearly to my relatives and friends when I go back. Our whole family believes in you. "

Ji Zhao shrugged: "I hope..."

In fact, tell him that it's okay to be misunderstood all the time. Presumably he will be able to live on the mountain forever.

After sending Qin Wen away, before dark, Zhuangzi welcomed another guest, Princess Fuchen.

Princess Fuchen is not having a good time these days. When she first came back, she only wanted to support Ji Zhao as much as possible to become the throne in the future. As long as she can do everything, it will be convenient for Ji Zhao. Now it has been ten months since then. Ji Zhao obviously has no idea about the throne, and even runs up the mountain all day long, wishing to get further away from these things.

At this time in his previous life, Ji Zhao spent every day in Bailu Academy, made a lot of friends, left behind many excellent poems, and gained a great reputation. He was a great talent known even to the people of Liangguo.

She wonders every day why.

Is it because she has changed and befriended Ji Zhao, and Ji Zhao has also changed, won't she become the throne again in this life?

At the same time, Brother Huang has also changed. Although he doesn't tell her everything, he doesn't hide it from her. She probably knows what he's thinking.

So she didn't know what she should do.

She was afraid that if she did one more thing, she would be in danger, and would make a mistake. These days, she simply did nothing and just watched.

She was worried about Ji Zhao's matter this time, she knew that the relationship between the son-in-law and her brother was getting worse and worse, so she didn't dare to move.

Her father asked her son-in-law to hide on the mountain, and she was relieved. No matter how you say it, she likes Ji Zhao very much in this life. Of course, it's a favorite among friends.

Hearing that someone stood up for the son-in-law and was called to the palace by the emperor for questioning, Princess Fuchen knew that no matter who did this, the emperor was going to wash the dirty water for the son-in-law, so she hurried up the mountain , wanting to tell Ji Zhao the good news.

When Princess Fuchen went out, she would naturally inform the palace. Zongzhen knew that she had gone to the mountains, and suddenly thought of Ji Zhao helping Fuchen to support the hairpin that day. He thought, Ji Zhao must be very happy that Fuchen has passed.

Would you be happier than meeting him that day?