Tai Jia

In the blink of an eye, it has been Qingxuan's fifth year, and it seems that the government is well-organized and the people are harmonious, and the world is at peace.

However, as long as ordinary people live, they will have worries and troubles, and Xuanyuan Yao is no exception.

On this day, when He Xihua returned to the palace from the yamen, he saw Xuanyuan Yao sitting in the quiet room with a sad face, flipping through volumes of picture albums.Curious, he tiptoed behind him, took a closer look, and found that it was the picture album of Chang'an lady, or holding a round fan, or reading by the window, or releasing paper kites, or playing on a swing.

Everyone is beautiful, and everyone is similar.

"Have you seen enough?" Xuanyuan Yao's handsome face suddenly approached, and he pecked He Xihua's cheek.

He Xihua's face is now so thick that even if he is "frivolous" in front of all the palace people, he can not change his face, he just glanced at him, "Brother was a little annoyed last time, I'm afraid I won't..."

"It's not He Yunsheng." Xuanyuan Yao pressed the center of his eyebrows, "Two days ago, the Duke entered the palace again."

Zhao Yun has already retired from office, and he has never said much about court affairs in order to avoid suspicion, so when he enters the palace, he can only ask for one thing.

He Xihua also became distressed, "Has he not given up yet?"

"Zhao Zhican is really amazing. In the past, he just didn't give face to his elder brother. Later, he didn't even bother to go back to the Duke's mansion. He lived directly in the yamen. He begged me several times before and wanted to let him go," Xuanyuan Yao sighed. "But Duke Guo and Zhao Zhihuan finally borrowed my hand to lure him back to Chang'an, how can we let him go? Why do you say that the emperor and father are in the same class? He is the only one in the world who can listen to my words. Be sure to let me go again. Let's stop for him to find a good family."

He Xihua laughed, "You made a fuss last time..."

Xuanyuan Yao said awkwardly: "These are all chosen by the Zhao family, let me hold my eyes again. You are the queen of the middle palace, and you are in charge of the wives. Why don't you decide."

He Xihua only glanced at it, then handed those scrolls back to him, hesitantly said: "The rumors from the imperial court, Your Majesty hasn't heard of it yet?"

Xuanyuan Yao was at a loss, "Since it's your private discussion, how could it be so easy for it to reach my ears."

"I'm afraid Erlang of the Zhao family...doesn't need these famous ladies anymore."

"What!" Xuanyuan Yao said in shock, "You mean, he stopped lifting?"

He Xihua laughed angrily at him, "My dear Majesty, can you think of something serious?"

"Isn't I dissatisfied with my desires?" Xuanyuan Yao touched his nose, and then suddenly realized, "Could it be that he broke his sleeve?"

He Xihua sighed, "Yes and no."

"With whom?" Xuanyuan Yao became energetic in an instant.

"There is no doubt that you are the second place in that subject."

Xuanyuan Yao was surprised at first, but then realized, "Ma Busu? You really have a pretty face. I never thought that all of our top three in this subject have the habit of Longyang."

He Xihua smiled wryly, and before he could say anything, he heard Shouliang informed, "The Minister of the Ministry of Officials, He Xichao, is asking to see you."

Xuanyuan Yao looked at the sun, "Xuanhe Xichao, it happens to be getting late, so let's arrange a meal by the way."

He Xichao was no longer cautious as usual, he used up two chopsticks and said, "I have investigated the matter of Ma Busu, and please show me how to deal with it."

"How to deal with it?" Xuanyuan Yao laughed, "I am married to a male queen myself, how can I have the face to deal with others? It's just citing the old rules. Last time, Zhao Zhican's wedding was a banquet, and the wine was quite unlucky. Let him have a grand marriage, and I will make it up for him."

He Xichao's face was indescribable in an instant, "It seems that His Majesty still doesn't know."

"Zhao Zhican is not a broken sleeve, and Ma Buyi is not a man."

Xuanyuan Yao froze on the spot, then his face became calm, and he didn't speak for a long time.

Even though He and He were all very familiar with him, they couldn't be sure of his intentions at this moment, so they just ate in silence.

After a long time, Xuanyuan Yao spoke slowly, "Yun Sheng, what do you think?"

He Xichao had already prepared, "There are not many people who know about it, but everyone is excited. Many people say that Ma Buyi deceived the emperor and should be beheaded to show the public. Some people say that Zhao Zhican deliberately covered up and should be punished as an accomplice."

"I'm asking you what you think."

He Xichao shook his head, "This matter involves the Duke of Yingchuan, and I dare not comment on it. However, when Ma Buyi entered the imperial examination, Zhao Zhican knew nothing about him, and he was also a victim of being deceived. Later, he helped cover up , At most, it can be regarded as not reporting the knowledge, and I think it is too much to talk about an accomplice."

"Queen." Xuanyuan Yao looked at He Xihua.

He has practiced his age, and has been in power for five years. Now he has been emperor for nearly 20 years, and he can't help being infected with gods and gods. If it is not necessary, he will never express his attitude easily.

He Xihua smiled, "The female second place is guilty, so is the male queen guilty?"

Xuanyuan Yao's expression relaxed, "Zi Tong really has the same mind as me! There is no rush to make a conclusion on this matter, I still want to personally interrogate Ma Busu, Xi Chao, you send the archives of Ma Busu from the official department."

But seeing He Xichao's expression was cold, "If you tolerate it, I think it's a big mistake."

"Punishment is often used to raise traitors. If Ma does not suspect that she is too much for the court, guilty of the country, and a traitor, then I will let you cut her alive without saying a word," Xuanyuan Yao said, "But if she is self-denying and serving the public, Work hard, better than most men, if you say I kill her..."

"Forget it," Xuanyuan Yao stood up, "is the empress taking a nap here, or is she going to interrogate Ma Busu with me?"

He Xihua thought for a while, "Your Majesty's meaning, I understand, please come out of the palace."

Xuanyuan Yao smiled and said, "Exactly, the Duke really needs you to talk and make peace."

He said to He Xichao again: "It's not a heinous crime for a woman to disguise herself as a man. Brother Yun Sheng, don't be too rigid."

Unexpectedly, before he could finish his sentence, He Xichao said calmly: "It is not the job of the minister to interrogate the suspect, please resign."

After all, without waiting for Xuanyuan Yao's consent, he simply walked away.

"It's been a long time since he lost his temper." Xuanyuan Yao asked doubtfully, "What did I say wrong just now?"

He Xihua frowned, shook his head and said: "He didn't intend to contradict His Majesty, I will mention him later."

"It doesn't matter. I'm very happy with him like this. Anyway, he's a little lively." Xuanyuan Yao asked the eunuch to change his clothes, "I went to Dali Temple, and you went to the Duke's Mansion. Tell Zhao Zhican first, and say that no matter what, it's all up to you." My heart is, I will support him."

The emperor and the empress split into two groups. He Xihua went to the Duke's mansion to appease the old Duke, and said nothing for Zhao Zhican. Xuanyuan Yao went to Dali Temple first, and when Ma Busu was summoned, he looked her up and down for half a stick of incense Fang sighed, "It's been seven years, and none of the civil and military men in the Manchu Dynasty has noticed. You deserve to be the second in my class."

Ma Buyi lowered his head and said nothing, his pale face was full of determination.

Xuanyuan Yao said warmly: "I will give you a chance, you can only say one word, if you can convince me, I don't mind setting a precedent for you."

Ma Buyi trembled, looked up at Xuanyuan Yao, there seemed to be tears in his dark eyes, "Which one of Tianqi Law and Xuan Qi Law said that women can't take the imperial examination? Why can't they be an official if they pass the exam by their own ability? Are women necessarily inferior?"