Ming Jing Tai

In Ningshen Palace, Yi Zhongren was eating with three children.Huo Yunkai has already started to help his father with things, and today he is rarely free to come over to have a meal with his adoptive father, and the two children have not seen their elder brother for several days, so they are very happy.

Huo Yunkai looked pretty good when he saw his adoptive father, and the worries in his heart eased a little.He didn't know what his father planned for his adoptive father, but since his father had ordered Lu Tao not to neglect his adoptive father, he wasn't too worried.

The four of them were eating when a guard shouted from outside: "The emperor is here—"

Yi Zhongren put down his chopsticks and stood up, and Huo Yunkai also stood up.The two dolls, who hadn't started learning court etiquette, didn't move, and looked curiously at the gate of the yard.

Huo Feng came in, and before the two saluted, he said, "There's no need to be too polite." He looked at Yi Zhongren, "Have you just started eating?"

Following his words, Yi Zhongren asked, "Has the emperor eaten?"

"Not yet, it seems that I came just in time."

Huo Feng walked to Yi Zhongren's side naturally, and someone immediately brought a stool.After sitting down, Huo Feng looked at the dishes on the table, and asked in a good mood: "Are you still used to eating? Before I went to Yucheng Pass, I asked them to change the previous imperial chef, and I don't know if it suits your taste. "

"Very good, thank you for the emperor's concern." Yi Zhongren replied neither humble nor overbearing, and sat down.

The nimble palace servants set the dishes and chopsticks for the emperor, and someone had already gone to the imperial dining room to order more dishes.

Huo Feng picked up the chopsticks, picked up a dish, and put it in his mouth.After chewing slowly, he frowned slightly: "It's a bit spicy, I remember you don't eat spicy food."

Yi Zhongren's eyes flickered with a daze, and after receiving this, he heard Huo Feng say: "Come here. Go to the imperial dining room and tell them how many more non-spicy dishes are required in Ningshen Palace."

"Your Majesty," Yizhong said, "Caomin can eat a little spicy food." The most important thing is that the three children like spicy food.Also, how does this person know that he doesn't eat spicy food?

Huo Feng put three dishes without chili in front of Yi Zhongren's eyes, and said: "I asked the old prime minister, he said you can't eat spicy food, and I never saw you eat spicy food on the way back to Beijing. Children love it What, you let the imperial dining room cook for them, what you like to eat, and don't forget to say, I didn't bring you back to make you feel wronged."

Yi Zhongren pursed his lips tightly, feeling strange in his heart. He stared at Huo Feng, trying to see the deep meaning in those eyes.

Huo Feng picked up a few spicy dishes as if nothing happened, and said with emotion: "In the past few years, I have become able to eat spicy food." As he said, Huo Feng squeezed the noses of Baozi and Douzi with the other hand, "Look at the father What are you doing? Eat quickly. If you don’t eat well, your father will punish you.”

Baozi immediately stuffed a spoonful of rice into his mouth, and then asked him something that had always puzzled him: "Father, why have you become Father Father again?"

Douzi nodded aside.Daddy's name changed back and forth, and the children were confused.

There was a forbearable smile on the corner of Yi Zhongren's mouth, Huo Feng laughed loudly and said: "You will know when you grow up."

That's what Daddy said too.The two children stopped worrying about this problem and ate their meals.If you don't eat well, your father will also punish you.

Huo Yunkai's eyes were full of joy, his father and adoptive father got along happily, so he was naturally the happiest.

While eating, Huo Feng asked his eldest son if he was getting used to it these few days, and Huo Yunkai answered them one by one.Yi Zhongren kept silent, silently eating the three dishes that Huo Feng put in front of him.

After a while, several new dishes from the Imperial Dining Room arrived, all of which were non-spicy.Huo Feng's appetite seemed to be good, he ate three bowls of rice in a row.

After the meal, Huo Feng asked Huo Yunkai to bring steamed stuffed buns and beans to digest food, while he let Yi Zhongren enter the house with him, obviously he had something to say to him.After entering the house and closing the door, Yi Zhongren made tea for the two of them.The atmosphere in the room was a bit peaceful, Huo Feng drank a cup of tea, put down the cup and looked at Yi Zhongren, Yi Zhongren raised his eyes.

"Heavy man."

Yi Zhongren's heart skipped a beat, and Huo Feng's eyes were too hot.

"Come and help me."

Yi Zhongren waited for him to continue.

Huo Feng said: "The world was initially settled, and the order was chaotic. Whether it was outside the palace or in the palace, it was still not peaceful. Respecting people, I said that, and I never meant to despise you. I hate it deeply, but you also know that if these people in the palace are not managed well, they can easily become a rebellious party. And I am in the palace, and I will inevitably use them for many things. I need a reliable person to manage for me with them."

Yi Zhongren's face turned cold, and ridicule flashed in his eyes.Why do you need to put it so euphemistically, just want him to return to his old job and become a eunuch.

Huo Feng knew at a glance that this person had misunderstood. He reached out to grab Yi Zhongren's hand, but was avoided by the other party.

Yi Zhongren said coldly: "The emperor praised the grassroots. The grassroots are from Shanghai Anwei, and they are a complete rebellion. Isn't the emperor afraid of being criticized?"

Huo Feng stood up and walked in front of Yi Zhongren, put his hands on the armrests of his chair, and moved closer.There was no way for Yi Zhongren to retreat, and his eyes became even colder.

Huo Feng bent down, faced Yi Zhongren, endured some kind of desire and anger and said: "I have not finished my words, you have condemned me, are you still blaming me for humiliating you before? It was my fault, and I will make amends to you."

Yi Zhongren was stunned uncontrollably because of Huo Feng's humility, this is a kind of astonishment he often has after meeting Huo Feng again.

As Huo Feng approached, the breaths of the two were almost mixed together, and Yi Zhongren turned his head to avoid the scorching heat from Huo Feng's spray.But soon, his heart became cold again.

That identity was something he hated and tried to forget, and this person reminded him of his embarrassment in front of him.

"Chongren", Huo Feng held Yi Zhongren's hand, and Yi Zhongren pulled it hard as if he had been scalded, but he couldn't pull it out, "Can you listen to me?"

It's me, not me.

Yi Zhongren turned his head, the surprise in his eyes could no longer be concealed.After a while, he said, "Please speak, Your Majesty."

There is ample time.Huo Feng let go of the hand that Yi Zhongren had been trying to pull out, returned to his seat, and said, "The servants in the palace, even Lu Tao, I can't fully trust. Especially those who serve by my side When I see them, I will think of people like Zhang Zhong. The most important thing is that the unhealthy trend of the past cannot be eliminated so quickly, and it is difficult to keep the remnants of the evil party in the palace. beans……"

Condensation flashed in Yi Zhongren's eyes, and he pondered for a while, then he looked at Huo Feng: "What does the emperor want the grass-roots to do?"

This person is right, the Southern Chu Kingdom has a centuries-old style of eunuch dictatorship, and the new dynasty has just been established, so it is hard to guarantee that there will be no cats and dogs.For the sake of two children, so what if he became a eunuch again?

Huo Feng knew that as long as he proposed two children, the Yizhong people would definitely agree.He said in a deep voice: "Be my imperial servant, participate in government affairs, take charge of the inner court, and walk in front of the imperial court."

Yi Zhongren felt strange, how is this different from Shanghai Anwei's previous responsibilities?

Huo Feng looked directly into Yi Zhongren's eyes, and said: "I need your means and ability to rectify the inner court, find those unwilling remnants, and eliminate hidden dangers for the prince's future ascension to the throne. The new dynasty has just been established, and I need someone to give it to you." These servants set a new rule, and no one can make me rest assured except you. There is only one 'Imperial Attendant', and that is you. After a hundred years of your life, this official position will no longer exist."

To put it bluntly, this official position is tailor-made for Yizhong people.

Huo Feng's words and eyes were like a fire, ignited in Yi Zhongren's heart, he never thought that Huo Feng had such a plan.

The heartbeat was slightly irregular, and Yi Zhongren subconsciously wanted to avoid Huo Feng's gaze.But after all, he is from Yizhong, and he will not escape. He said what was wrong: "How is this different from Shanghai Anwei? I am afraid that it will cause dissatisfaction among all the officials."

Huo Feng said indifferently: "Of course there will be people who object, so don't worry about it. It's because of you that I have this idea; if someone else is changed, I'm afraid that he will become the second Zhang Zhong." .”

Yi Zhongren asked with a half-smile, "Does the emperor trust the grassroots so much?"

Huo Feng's eyes once again showed flames that would burn Yizhong people: "Because you are Yizhong people."

A few words, say it firmly.Another strangeness flashed in Yi Zhongren's heart, and he stood up slowly, with the corners of his lips curled up.

"If the grass-roots people still refuse, it would be too ungrateful."

Yi Zhongren raised the hem of his clothes and was about to kneel down to accept the order, but Huo Feng quickly reached out to support him.Yi Zhongren looked directly into Huo Feng's eyes without any twitching or panic, and opened his thin lips: "I will not disgrace my life."

Huo Feng smiled, and smiled deeply, not only did not let go of the two hands holding Yi Zhongren's arm, but even more forcefully: "I, I believe you."

The trust of an emperor is often accompanied by bloody storms, and no emperor will always trust a person.Yi Zhongren knew this very well, but at this moment, he didn't think about what kind of danger he would face in the future.

This man is the emperor, but also the father of his two sons.Perhaps, since he planned to rescue Huo Feng's family, his fate has been entangled with this man.Whether it's dangerous or anything, since you've made a decision, let's go on.

He is a Yizhong man, a Yizhong man who has wandered in front of the gate of hell countless times.Dangerous, why not be afraid.

On the way back to the dormitory, Huo Feng's mood can only be described as joyful, but on the surface it is not the slightest bit.

He knew how the officials would react once the edict came out, but he was already ready to issue it.

For countless days and nights, he hated those eyes and that mean mouth so much that he gritted his teeth and was furious. He vowed time and time again to take revenge on that person, and to return the shame that person inflicted on him with interest. But he never thought about how to pay it back, or rather, he subconsciously avoided it.

It wasn't until he saw the man on the horse at Yucheng Pass and saw the man's sincere smile towards the child that he finally knew why he had been obsessed with it for the past six years; What.

He raised his eyes and looked at the night sky, and another person's eyes appeared in front of him.But this time, the man's eyes are so clear, without the cover of the demon face, just like the stars, people can't look away.

That is, Yi Zhongren, Zhong Ren.

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Huo Feng, who persuaded the Yizhong people, did not immediately issue an edict.He has already discussed this matter with Zhang Deyuan, Xie Dan and other senior ministers in private. Most of these people were rescued from the evil party's butcher knife by the Yizhong people, so naturally they will not object.

In their view, this official position has wronged Yi Zhongren.As long as the person is in charge of the inner court, according to the law, except for the queen, the words "so-and-so eunuch" and "so-and-so father-in-law" are always inseparable. This is a wound in Yizhong's heart, a wound that is destined to never heal .

But at present, this official position is the best arrangement for the Yizhong people.Participating in government affairs and walking in front of the imperial court are honors that can only be enjoyed by officials of the third rank or above, not to mention that Yizhong is also in charge of the inner court.

Huo Feng proposed such a resolution, and the people in the "Lin Mansion" headed by Zhang Deyuan were very pleased. The emperor still has people in his heart.

With the support of these people, and with the fact that Ruan Xingtian and his confidants would never object, Huo Feng didn't care who would disagree.

On September [-]th of the first year of Kangzheng, Huo Feng held a grand enthronement ceremony in the palace.Yi Zhongren took the hands of the two children, ignoring all the eyes around him, and stood with Huo Yunkai.

The Yizhong people watched the man step by step to the throne of the emperor, dressed in a bright yellow dragon robe, and became the real emperor. He didn't think about what role he played on this man's road to becoming an emperor.

When the man turned around and accepted the worship of the officials, the kneeling Yi Zhongren saw the man's deep gaze cast on him, and he found that he was becoming more and more unable to see through this man.

"Long live my emperor, long live, long live—"

Huo Feng raised his hand: "Everyone who loves you——"

Standing on the imperial roof, looking down at the densely packed courtiers below, Huo Feng's heart was agitated.

He would actually come to this step, to the top position in the world.

Subconsciously, Huo Feng accurately captured the figure of a person in the crowd, and that person was also looking at him.In full view, the eyes of Huo Feng and Yi Zhongren seemed to be glued together, and it seemed that they only met for a moment.

Lu Tao came out from the side holding a scroll of bright yellow imperial edict in both hands.Standing at the lower head of the emperor, Lu Tao unfolded the imperial decree and read it loudly.When the imperial decree was read halfway, there were exclamations all around, and even Yizhong people were stunned.And when Lu Tao put away the imperial decree, there was an uproar in the audience.

Huo Feng named his eldest son, Huo Yunkai, the crown prince, and chose a date to hold the prince canonization ceremony; his second son, Douzi, was named King Anping, the first-rank prince on the throne;The late two concubines were posthumously crowned Empress and Imperial Concubine.

It was no secret that Huo Feng recognized Baozi as his adopted son, but the names of the two children mentioned in the imperial decree caused the first shock.

Huo Feng never changed Douzi's name, he didn't mention it, neither did Yi Zhongren.But today, Huo Feng named his son Huo Enzhong in front of the civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty and the people of the world.And Baozi's name was also changed, it was no longer Lin Jiabao, but Yi Enbao.Two children, one named Enzhong, one named Enbao; one surnamed Huo, one surnamed Yi.

At the end of the imperial decree, Huo Feng appointed Yi Zhongren as an imperial servant, who listened to and discussed state affairs, walked in front of the imperial court and took charge of the inner court, and lived in the second rank.This is no longer a matter of being powerful or not, even Huo Feng's cronies were shocked, the emperor's actions are too obvious.

Huo Feng didn't care about the reaction of the officials, he waved his hand, the matter is a certainty and will not be changed.

Just when some courtiers wanted to write to the emperor to take back the order, they saw Yi Zhongren in the official uniform of the servant at the celebration banquet in the evening.Many people's eyes are wide open, their eyes are in a trance, and their hearts are beating wildly.

The official clothes of the Yizhong people are based on dark red, with purple and gold threads intertwined to form beautiful patterns, especially the decorations on the neckline, cuffs and hem, which look extravagant and extravagant.Is this official uniform?How can an official uniform choose such a bright color!

And Yi Zhongren seems to be born with this color, his face looks fairer and more handsome, coupled with his cold look, the whole person looks coquettish and holy, charming and elegant.Many people were stunned, even people as calm as Ruan Xingtian were stunned, let alone others.

On the other hand, Yi Zhongren's expression was as usual, graceful and dignified.Although he is an official of the court, he is also the father of the two princes, so his position is next to the prince Huo Yunkai.

Huo Yunkai also seemed to see his adoptive father clearly for the first time, his eyes moved dully as his adoptive father approached.He knew that his adoptive father had a very good-looking face, but he didn't know that it was so good-looking!Sure enough, people rely on clothes and horses rely on saddles. It is just a piece of clothing, but it can produce such a dazzling effect!

Someone coughed twice.The sound is not loud, but it is enough to wake up these demented people.When they looked at the person who made the sound, everyone shivered at the same time, and the emperor's face was very ugly.

Huo Feng gritted his teeth in his heart, he was wrong, he shouldn't have chosen such a suit of clothes for that person!

When choosing official uniforms for Yi Zhongren, the first thing Huo Feng thought of was red and purple. He has never seen anyone who is as suitable for these two colors as Yi Zhongren.But he never expected that this official uniform would attract such a reaction.

Huo Feng regretted it very much, regretted it very much, but he couldn't let Yi Zhongren go back and change.This was already decided in his reply to the Ministry of Officials, how could he change it at will, if he changed it, wouldn't it appear that he was guilty?

Yi Zhongren's eyes swept over some people, and those who couldn't help staring at him immediately shivered and lowered their heads.Qian Hu's reputation as the former Shanghai Anwei Lord is not fake.

Baozi and Douzi were served by two nuns, but they were still used to being with their father.Douzi was the first to stand up and ran to his father, shouting, "Daddy, Douzi is hungry."

Baozi also came over, pouted: "Daddy, Baozi is also hungry." There are so many delicious things, why can't you eat them?

Huo Feng glanced at Lu Tao, and Lu Tao immediately shouted: "Banquet—"

Yizhong picked up the chopsticks and fed the two children with a calm expression.Baozi and Douzi simply sat down beside their father, they wanted to be with him.

Seeing that Yi Zhongren was completely unaffected by those eyes, Huo Feng picked up his wine glass and thought about how to end the dinner as soon as possible.

Why don't you go back and discuss with Zhongren, or change into an official uniform?He will wear this red official uniform in the future when the two of them are alone.