Willing to be hired by Jiangshan

Concubine Yi presents paintings

"This...is not proper." Yan Xi withdrew his arm without any trace, and asked Lin Rongchen for help with his eyes, "How can a princess be called a brother and sister with a humble minister?"

Di Qiu pouted, "I'll call you Master Yan in front of people, and Brother Yan in the queen, so it's okay, right?"

"This..." Yan Xi saw that Lin Rongchen had been looking at Di Qiu with a smile on his face, and knew that he was also a madman who spoiled his sister, so it was useless to say it, and he just hoped not to be caught by those officials, so he could refer to him.

Seeing that Yan Xi was helpless when asked by Di Qiu's tricky and weird questions, Lin Rongchen then said Shi Shiran: "Okay, Brother Huang still has something to discuss with Master Yan, you go down first, remember to do what the mother did." After drinking the lotus seed soup, you have become a little angry recently."

Di Qiu reluctantly let go of Yan Xi's sleeve, "Brother Yan, next time, tell me about your interesting stories about Jiangnan."

"As long as the princess is willing to listen, I will be extremely honored."

Yan Xi heaved a sigh of relief without Di Qiu chattering in his ears, and returned to the subject, "The emperor summoned my servants, I don't know what's the matter?"

"When are you leaving?"

"tomorrow."

Lin Rongchen nodded, "If you are worried about Liang Yanwen, you can bring him along, Ying Tianfu..."

"Thank you for the kindness of the emperor. My brother's disposition is a bit like my grandfather's. He definitely doesn't want to do that. After the humble minister entered Beijing, he has returned to Suzhou to work. Naturally, he didn't want to leave home too far." When he went to Suzhou Mansion Ya, it was Li Xingzhi who forced it, he had always thought too much and didn't want to bother others.

"Forget it! I will order Ji Yang to take care of Liang Yanwen in secret, so that you will have no worries." Lin Rongchen handed the written secret letter to Yan Xi, "After you return to Suzhou, hand this letter to Ji Yang. He will read it immediately. Understood. Alright, let's go down!"

"..."

A month flies by really fast.

When Yan Xi came back from Suzhou, Yu Junyuan had already rented a house, and by the way, rented a room for him next door.The house is a bit out of the way, located in a small alley far away from the imperial city, the rent is cheap, only three hundred cash per month.Yan Xi stood at the entrance of the alley, smiling forcedly, "Ah...ha, it's very cheap!"

After receiving the compliment, Yu Junyuan smiled, "I've been looking for this place for a long time. You and I are newcomers, and there will be a lot of places to spend money in the future. It's always right to save some money."

He was so kind, Yan Xi couldn't refute it, so he could only grit his teeth and hold on.Fortunately, during this trip to Suzhou, besides the bank notes, Liang Yanwen also prepared enough tea, wine and embroidery for him. If he really needs to use them, these things can also be given away.

He pushed open the dusty window, covered his mouth and sneezed, "Where does your countryman live?"

"Chang Xiao? Liufang Street." Yu Junyuan rubbed his hands, "His uncle has a courtyard house in the capital... The house is a bit dilapidated. If you don't like me, I'll help you find it. The landlord has not yet been determined." Come down, I will let him keep it on my own, and make a decision after you come to see it."

The dust in the room was flying in the sun, and one by one could be seen clearly. Yan Xi crossed his arms and said with a smile: "No, it's good to clean it up. The yard is big enough, and we can plant some flowers and plants. Wouldn’t it be nice for someone to build a gazebo and set up a set of stone tables and benches, and you and I can enjoy tea and play chess in the future?” He was dressed in plain clothes and looked spotless in this musty-smelling dilapidated room, which made Yu Junyuan bothered. His cheeks were flushed, "Is there too much for me? Your family background is not bad, living here, I am really wronged..."

"What kind of family background do I have?" Yan Xi smiled wryly, "If my grandfather hadn't kindly adopted me, I would be an orphan without father and mother, begging and wandering around... let's go!" He pushed Yu Junyuan out the door, "rent the house Come on, tidy up, you have to start working tomorrow!"

After cleaning inside and out, it was already westward, so he hired a carriage to move a few boxes from the posthouse into the room, locked it, and went to have dinner with Yu Junyuan.

At this time of day, most people in Jinling City were having dinner, but Hu Qingqing was no exception, and Jade Concubine was accompanying her for dinner.This jade concubine was also Lin Rongchen's concubine when he first became a great treasure.

The maid Huan'er came in with a carved mahogany lacquer box more than three feet long, "Ma'am, this is sent by the grand master."

Hu Qingqing opened the wooden box with bright eyes, and inside was a picture of a fishing boat singing in the evening.She rubbed the painting repeatedly with her slender fingers, and her fingertips stopped next to the idle chapter on the lower left, with a smile on her face.

Yupin said: "What use does my sister want this painting for?"

"The emperor likes it." Hu Qingqing still remembered that when Lin Rongchen was 20 years old, the adults sent a lot of calligraphy and paintings.As if he was looking for something, he turned over one by one without any joy.It was only later that she found out through inquiring people that Lin Rongchen was particularly fond of a picture of the Eight Immortals celebrating birthday in the home of the former Grand Tutor Li Xingzhi.

Hu Qingqing informed Fu Zhuo of this matter, and Zhuo sent people to infiltrate Li's house to extract the picture, and searched for it according to the handwriting and seals. The emperor paid off, and he really let him find other works of the artist.

Hu Qingqing said: "I don't know what's so good about the birthday celebration of the Eight Immortals of the Li family, so that the emperor can't forget it."

"The emperor likes it?" After hearing this sentence, Yubi couldn't help but look at the picture scroll a few more times.

"Huan'er, there is the cold moon fragrance bestowed by the imperial dowry in the make-up dowry, which can smoke the emerald draped gauze and dark flower dress of my palace. I will go and present the painting to the emperor..." Hu Qingqing turned her head and said, "Sister, please Take it easy."

Hearing this, it was not good for Concubine Yu to stay longer, so she returned to the palace immediately.

When Zhao Xun entered the palace, Lin Rongchen was having dinner, and Eunuch Zhou planned to let him go to the imperial study to wait for a while, but Lin Rongchen said: "I asked him to come!"

Lin Rongchen put down the bowl and chopsticks, wiped the corners of his mouth with a snow-white towel: "How is it?"

"When this subordinate arrived at the post house, Master Yan had already moved out. I heard that...he rented a house with Master Yu."

Lin Rongchen glanced at Eunuch Zhou, he immediately understood, and ordered the food to be removed.

The words were on the lips, Zhao Xun didn't know how to speak.

"I got it." Lin Rongchen didn't make things difficult for him, "Go down!"

Eunuch Qian took the tea soup for gargling, and said cautiously: "Your Majesty, is today's dinner not to your liking?"

"I'm full." Lin Rongchen said indifferently.Just as he was about to get up, the anxious words of the palace servant came from outside the door, "Madam Yifei, Madam Yifei, wait a moment, I'll go report it now..."

"Back off!" A clear shout made Lin Rongchen frown unconsciously.The green folded gauze skirt swayed towards him like water waves, "Your Majesty, it's been a long time since you've seen your concubine!" Hu Qingqing took Lin Rongchen's arm, twisted the waist of the water snake, and slipped into Lin Rongchen's arms. "The concubine got a good item today, and I'm here to present it to the emperor."

"Oh? What?"

"The emperor will definitely like it." Hu Qingqing blinked mysteriously, "Huan'er, come in."

Or the carved mahogany lacquer box.

"Does your majesty still remember that he once mentioned to his concubine a painting on the birthday celebration of the Eight Immortals that he saw in Suzhou? This fishing boat song is also available at night." Hu Qingqing asked someone to open the scroll, pointing to a seal in the lower left corner.

The moment Lin Rongchen saw the imprint, his eyes shone brightly, "Where did you get this painting?"

"I found it in a pawn shop in Tongchuan, Shaanxi. I mentioned something casually to my uncle before, but I didn't expect him to take it to heart, and sent people to look for it... let alone actually found it." Hu Qingqing offered the treasure.

"Can the grand master find out who the painter is?" He cared more about people than painting.

Hu Qingqing shook her head, "It is said that the owner of the painting bought it from a peddler who resells calligraphy and paintings. I only vaguely know that the painting came from Suzhou, and there is no way to verify the rest."

"Good painting! Concubine Ai put your heart into it!" Lin Rongchen didn't look at it carefully, but asked someone to collect the painting, then winked at Duke Zhou, took Hu Qingqing's hand and walked to the table, "I haven't played chess for a long time, love Concubine's coming today is very much in line with my wishes."

Before Hu Qingqing could pounce into Lin Rongchen's arms, Eunuch Zhou had already brought the chessboard, and under her arrow-like gaze, he quickly set up the chessboard and retreated.

Concubine Yi's laughing voice could be heard from time to time in the hall, and Eunuch Zhou flicked his whisk and walked out of the hall.In this situation, he might have to go to bed tonight, so he had to go to General Zhao in advance.Although Eunuch Qian couldn't figure it out all the time, why did the emperor have to let Zhao Xun stay overnight when he called his concubine to bed?

When Hu Qingqing woke up, Lin Rongchen had already left for the morning court.She touched her lower abdomen shyly. The emperor showed his power last night, so she should be pregnant, right?

This room was waiting for washing, and Eunuch Zhou led a group of people in with the imperial decree in both hands.

Lin Rongchen rewarded a lot of things, including food and clothing.

Huan'er said happily: "Your Majesty, the Emperor is so considerate to you! He rewarded you with so many things just after bedtime!"

Concubine Yi couldn't hide her smile, and rewarded Eunuch Qian and the eunuchs with a lot of things, and asked Huan'er to stew the century-old ginseng that Fu Zhuo brought back last time, and brought it to Guangping Hall to thank him.

As soon as Lin Rongchen returned to the imperial study to deal with government affairs, the Empress Dowager hurried over step by step: "Your Majesty, Aijia heard that the Qin Tianjian is watching the stars, and there will be a swordsmanship battle between Yun and Chu recently, but is it true?"

Lin Rongchen supported the trembling body of the empress dowager, and said with relief: "Don't worry, grandma, I, Yunchu, are now strong and strong, and I am not afraid of barbarians and Nanman. Don't say this is just speculation, even if it is true, it is nothing to worry about, let alone Grandson has already made a foolproof deployment of troops."

"Really?" The Empress Dowager was skeptical.

"Yuanzheng, do you think it's true?" Lin Rongchen turned around and asked.

"Empress Dowager, the emperor's words are naturally true. Our emperor is a real dragon emperor, how can the Nanman and the barbarian be compared? In this world, it can only be Yunchu's." Eunuch Zhou said sincerely.

The empress dowager's hanging heart finally fell a little bit.

"Grandmother, where did you hear about it?"

"Don't worry about it. Your majesty, you are not young anymore. You have been on the throne for nearly two years. Should you consider becoming a queen?" The empress dowager pulled Lin Rongchen, and if you don't give me an explanation, don't even think about leaving Stance.Originally, he didn't want to urge him, but in case of war, the emperor's personal conquest is needed...

Lin Rongchen started to have a headache again. "Grandmother, although the battle on the border is just a prediction, we still have to plan ahead. How can my grandson have the ambition to be a successor at this time? Let's talk about it after Yunchu really settles down, okay?"

The Empress Dowager saw that his eyes were slightly blue, thinking about how many nights he had rested last night, and her heart ached so badly that she couldn't bear him to deal with herself while worrying about state affairs, sighed, and sent Li Madam, who was always by her side, Mammy called in, "This is the Millennium Ganoderma lucidum bestowed by the late emperor when Ai's family celebrated its [-]th birthday. Ai's family is getting old, and it would be a waste of money to ask for these things. After a while, ask Yuan Zheng to send them to the imperial dining room to nourish your body."

Lin Rongchen stuffed the huge purple Ganoderma lucidum back into Nanny Li's hand, "Because Rongchen is still young, what will he do in the future if he relies on these things now? On the contrary, you must take good care of yourself, and within five years , Rong Chen will let you see a new peaceful and prosperous world!"

The Empress Dowager reassured: "You are indeed more suitable for this position than Rong Han."

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Don't worry, the emperor won't go to bed with someone he doesn't like.