Wulong Inn

The New Year is approaching, and the central capital is also in a bustling ups and downs. The big red lanterns hanging along the street add to the festive atmosphere. Speaking of which, this is still a tradition preserved by Taizu. The three largest ones are hung above the Forbidden City. At night, the entire central city will be rendered brightly by the hazy light reflected from the lanterns.

Different from the liveliness and joy outside, the original Forbidden City, but now the Yuan Palace is quite cold. Although there are many bright red lanterns hanging in the palace, they can't reduce the feeling of loneliness in the palace. With a little bit of weirdness added.

However, not everyone can notice this strangeness, just like Master Yuan at this time, he didn't pay much attention to the surrounding scenery, and didn't know what news he got, he was rushing into the inner palace anxiously .

He hurriedly walked all the way, until he came to the imperial study room, Master Yuan slowed down his pace, and managed to catch his breath. Master Yuan was about to let the eunuch in front of the door inform him, but he saw the closed door suddenly creaked. Ya' sound, was opened.So, under Master Yuan's shocked gaze, a figure in bright yellow clothes was slowly coming from the study with the help of an old figure. It took a while for Master Yuan to react strangely, first it was done mechanically Only then did he murmur: "Your Majesty... Father."

It turned out that it was Emperor Dexing and his father, the ancestor of the Yuan family, who appeared in front of his eyes.

Seeing Mr. Yuan who suddenly appeared in front of the door, Emperor Dexing's face quickly flashed a trace of guilt, but soon he said calmly: "Isn't this Yuan Aiqing? Well, he's getting old..."

Ignoring the nagging Emperor Dexing, Master Yuan looked at his father firmly, and said in a deep voice, "What did you and Your Majesty say!"

Old Master Yuan was furious when he heard the words, and said loudly: "You are questioning me!"

Master Yuan's face didn't change when he heard the words, he repeated word by word: "What did you say to His Majesty just now!"

Somewhat embarrassed to see the father and son who were at war, it was Emperor Dexing who spoke first: "Well, Yuan Aiqing, listen to me first."

Emperor Dexing's words seemed to bring Mr. Yuan back to his senses. He first glanced at Emperor Dexing apologetically, then gave a deep salute, and said in a respectful voice: "Your Majesty was offended by your words just now, please Your Majesty punishes."

"Where, there." Emperor Dexing waved his hands quickly when he heard the words: "Yuan Aiqing must not do this."

"But I don't know what His Majesty wants to say?" Seeing that His Majesty Dexing didn't care, Master Yuan also dismissed it and asked following His Majesty Dexing's words.

"Eh, this," Master Yuan said, but Emperor Dexing hesitated, and couldn't help but look at Old Master Yuan beside him, and said, "Mr. Ge, what do you think?"

Old Master Yuan snorted coldly when he heard the words, and said indifferently: "Since you keep asking, it's okay for me to tell you. I just made an agreement with His Majesty, and a decision has been made."

"...What resolution?" Although he had guessed in his heart, Master Yuan still asked unwillingly.

Now before Mrs. Yuan could say something, Emperor Dexing said first: "We plan to wipe out the remaining crimes of the Zhang family." As if it was not enough to show his determination, Emperor Dexing thought for a while and added sharply: "This Come back, I want to cut the weeds and eradicate the roots!"

Master Yuan only felt that his heart had fallen to the bottom of the valley, and his mind only stopped on the four words 'cutting the grass and eradicating the roots'. He didn't listen to what Emperor Dexing said later.

But His Majesty Dexing seems to have opened up the chatter box, and he continued: "Take this opportunity to arrest the leader of the Zhang family's rebels and use him to force the remnants of the Zhang family in Cangzhou to submit. With the power of the Yuan family's army, they will be wiped out! Speaking of which, my father easily destroyed the Zhang family back then. There is no reason why I can't do what he can do. Hmph, I'm just going to destroy them once." Speaking of Here, Emperor Dexing seemed to have seen the destruction of the Zhang family, with a few cruel smiles on his face.

Looking at the Emperor Dexing who was caught in his imagination, Master Yuan murmured: "Your Majesty is not afraid of the backlash from the Zhang family?" Although the governor can't do anything, he still unconsciously made the last effort.

It's a pity that Master Yuan's words were only exchanged for a disdainful sneer, but Emperor Dexing walked up to Master Yuan, patted him on the shoulder as if comforting, and then said: "Don't lie to me, Mr. Zhang They're just a bunch of rogues, and they won't be able to achieve the momentum that you, Ai Qing, said." Seeing Master Yuan's stunned expression, Emperor Dexing thought he had guessed what the other person was thinking, and a little contempt flashed in his eyes. But he still said: "Speaking of which, Aiqing, you are a civil servant after all, you are too gentle, and you like to compromise when things happen.

"Your Majesty," seeing what the other party said, Master Yuan couldn't help frowning, and was about to argue a few words, but was interrupted by the other party's words.

"Needless to say Aiqing, I don't plan to compromise this time, I want to go up," said Emperor Dexing with a little excitement in his eyes, eager to say: "As the old man said, I want to eliminate Yi Kou, revive Chao Gang!" Seems to be too excited, at this point, Emperor Dexing's face flashed a few traces of abnormal blush, and then he coughed violently, as if something blocked the trachea, Emperor Dexing coughed dryly for a while, then suddenly squatted down in pain.

"Your Majesty," Master Yuan and Yuan Ge, who had been standing aside and watching coldly, became nervous.

Fortunately, Emperor Dexing was no stranger to such a situation, first he stretched out his hand to stop the two people who were about to step forward to help him, then, tremblingly, took out a small porcelain bottle from his arms, and handed it to Li Li The nearest old Yuan Ge, Emperor Dexing said with some difficulty: "Hurry up, hurry up."

Elder Yuan Ge was startled at first, and then hurriedly poured out a few pills from the porcelain bottle.

After grabbing the pill and stuffing it into his mouth, Emperor Dexing's expression became normal. After a while, he stood up again, with the same expression as usual, as if the person who fell to the ground in pain just now was someone else, clearing his cough With a sound, Emperor Dexing said resentfully: "I made the two lovers laugh."

"But I don't know that Your Majesty just..." Master Yuan said with some worry.

"Oh, it's an old problem. Sometimes it happens when I'm too excited. The immortal master told me to calm down. As long as I don't overwork myself, nothing will happen," Emperor Dexing said indifferently. The porcelain bottle in Yuan Ge's old hand said: "This is the elixir I asked the immortal master to make for me. If I get sick, take a few pills and it will improve immediately."

Master Yuan didn't know what he thought of when he heard the words, his face became more worried, he opened his mouth, and was about to say something, when Emperor Dexing waved his hands impatiently and said: "Okay, Ai Qing, don't say any more , Regarding the Cangzhou matter, I have made up my mind, and Yuan Ge will be fully responsible for this matter, so let’s do it, it’s getting late, Aiqing, please help Ge Lao to go back.” After finishing speaking, she did not give Yuan Before the master could react, he turned and went back to his study.

Looking at Master Yuan who was stunned, a sneer appeared from the corner of Yuan Ge's mouth, and he said hesitantly, "What are you doing there in a daze, why don't you help me back soon!"

Only then did Master Yuan come to his senses, and turned to look at Yuan Ge, his heart was bitter, but the identity of the other party did not allow him to speak ill of each other, or even question him, but the thought of him destroying the good situation he had created by himself At the end of the day, he was really confused for a moment, but Zhong was there in a daze.

Seeing Mr. Yuan's expression, Mr. Yuan Ge became even more angry. He was about to reprimand him when he saw Mr. Yuan's serious gaze sweeping towards him. For a while, both of them fell silent. Under the gaze of his eyes, Yuan Ge felt guilty for a moment, but soon he calmed down, I did not do anything wrong, he said to himself very firmly in his heart, thinking of this, Yuan Ge's gaze was heavy He became sharp again, looked at Master Yuan not far away with a sullen face, and ordered in a loud voice: "What are you still doing in a daze, help me back quickly!"

Master Yuan's eyes dimmed a lot when he heard the words, but he didn't say much, and silently stepped forward to support the trembling old Yuan Ge.

"I've already told His Majesty that for a while, you just say you're sick and stay at home for a while, and don't ask too much about the court affairs." Yuan Ge said as a matter of course while walking.

As if he knew this would be the case, Master Yuan couldn't see any disturbance on his face when he heard the words.

Elder Yuan Ge ignored him, and continued to point out: "As for that child Tianlang, his temper is a little too eccentric. When he comes back, he will stay at home for a while and take care of him. "

From then on, Mr. Yuan finally had some reactions. He staggered a bit, but soon, he maintained his balance. With both hands firmly supporting the old man Yuan Ge who was still talking, he walked slowly outside the palace. go.

The scene outside the imperial study room was not seen by too many people, but it still attracted the attention of interested people. After Mr. Yuan helped Mr. Yuan Ge and walked away slowly, a small figure scurried from an inconspicuous corner. When he came out, he looked around vigilantly and saw that there was no one around, so he left quickly. Although he didn't know who this person was, the low-level eunuch's clothes on his body still showed his identity very well. .

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Jingxin Palace, located at the east end of the Yuan Palace, is the residence of the princes of the Ji clan before they reach adulthood. The environment here can be regarded as quiet and elegant. There is only one master - that is the crown prince appointed by Emperor Dexing.

It is said that this born frail prince is very cold-tempered, doesn't like crowds, and can't bear to make noise. The scenery in the courtyard seems to confirm this statement. There are not many people in the palace, and it seems extremely lonely. However, Those few people performed their own duties, even if they were left unattended, they all kept to their duties. Obviously, the master of this palace is well controlled.

Not long after, the quiet and solemn atmosphere around was broken by the sudden arrival of a person. The other person was obviously running over. When he stopped, his breath was a little uneven. I saw that he seemed to have some consideration. When he came to the door, Then he stopped, and when his breath calmed down, he began to arrange the low-level eunuch clothes on his body. After smoothing out the wrinkles that had appeared due to running, he raised his eyes and looked into the hall.

All the people in the palace obviously knew him. Seeing him appear, one of them put down what he was doing and walked towards him. The little eunuch was not very polite. After finishing his appearance, he spoke frankly to the person Said: "Please tell the manager Zhuo, and tell me if Xiao Dezi has anything."

The other party nodded knowingly, and quickly walked to the palace.

The largest hall in the Jingxin Palace is called 'Ning'an', and it is currently occupied by the only owner in the palace. When Director Zhuo led Xiao Dezi into the hall, he saw him leaning on the side of the window, Holding sunspots in his hand, he looked at a game of broken chess on the low table, wondering what he was thinking.

When the two entered the hall, the other party seemed to have a sense of it, and looked over in a blink of an eye. The delicate face with these sick features carried an unmistakable nobility and majesty.

"Your Highness." Not daring to meet the other party's gaze, seeing the other party's gaze swept over, Director Zhuo and Xiao Dezi bowed down together.

Accepting the other party's respect as a matter of course, he turned his eyes to the somewhat unfamiliar Xiao Dezi, and said in harmony: "Speak."

When Xiao Dezi heard the words, he didn't dare to be negligent, and quickly told everything that happened in front of the imperial study. He was very eloquent and his memory was amazing. After the narration was finished, Xiao Dezi looked at His Highness the Crown Prince in front of him expectantly, but seeing that he was only silent for a moment, he nodded to Mr. Zhuo and said, "Look and appreciate."

As if hearing the sound of a fairy, Xiao Dezi first saluted respectfully, and then immediately followed Director Zhuo with a smile on his face.

Silently watching the two leave, he lowered his eyes and fell into silence. He heard the sound of gentle footsteps before he spoke again: "A Zhuo, what do you think?"

Director Zhuo, who appeared again, heard the words, and said calmly: "I don't know what aspect Your Highness wants to ask?"

"About the Yuan family..." Throwing the black pieces in his hand into the chess box, the prince said impatiently.

As if he didn't notice the change in the other party's mood, Director Zhuo said in a calm manner: "Judging from today's changes, the attitudes of the members of the Yuan family are a bit subtle and different from what we guessed at the beginning."

"Yes." The prince sighed when he heard the words, and immediately, he didn't know what to think, and said lightly: "Forget it, let's ignore it, what will not change, besides, even so, it is the same as ours. The plan is fine."

"If the person from the Zhang family who went to Beijing is really caught, then what should we do." Hearing this, Manager Zhuo said worriedly.

"Hmph, if that person is only so small, why should we bother with it? Just like what my father said, wouldn't it be more appropriate to cut the weeds and root out the remnants of the previous dynasty?" The prince heard the words, but he didn't care. Very cold way.

Director Na Zhuo seemed to agree with the words, and nodded after hearing the words: "What Your Highness said is very true."

The prince seemed not to want to get entangled in this issue, so he was silent for a moment, then changed the subject and said, "Speaking of which, after this year is over, it will be Chunwei." He said with a little strange expression on his face: "It's also I don't know if my father's body can survive until the end of the palace examination..."

His voice lowered for the last few words, but Director Zhuo standing beside him could hear them clearly, and he didn't know what he heard. Surprised.

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