Your majesty, please stay in the cold palace

At the end of the tenth year of Daliang Jianyuan, the imperial concubine Adela passed away. The emperor thought about the friendship of the princess, and he just drove her out of Daliang for the bold invasion of the Southern Border Kingdom.

When Nanjiang Kingdom heard that the princess had passed away, it became quiet instead.Daliang's ruling and opposition parties even spread the idea that the princess is a traitor.

Kong Qingping was anxious, "Are you just letting them spread the word? It's obviously not like this."

Xu Chengze slowly put down a white character on the chessboard, and said with a smile, "Let them pass it on! Anyway, the princess is gone." Kong Qingshu stroked a few strands of long beard under his chin, looked at the chessboard, and held the chess piece His hands stopped, as if he didn't know how to go.

"Nephew's move of the golden toad to escape its shell, and the clean and tidy way of walking, is admirable."

Xu Chengze said with a smile: "Master Hou is absurd. If it weren't for the help of Master Hou and the prince, how could Chengze leave without leaving a trace?" Kong Qingping curled his lips, "It's really because you and the emperor's acting skills are so good Yes. Even I was almost fooled!"

Xu Chengze's face flushed, "It's Chengze's fault for worrying my son. Please forgive me."

With that said, he got up and gave Kong Qingping a deep bow.

This time it was Kong Qingping who blushed, he lowered his head embarrassingly, and saw that the piece in his father's hand had not been dropped, so he took a white piece and put it on the board with a snap, "Father, why are you so hesitant? Just get down here."

When Kong Qingshu saw the place where the chess pieces fell, he immediately beat his chest and stamped his feet, "You stinky chess piece, you disrupted my good situation! You see, you see, I clearly occupy half of the country, but you block the longan by yourself. I, I really am I'm mad at you."

Kong Qingping rubbed his nose and said awkwardly, "I, I didn't pay attention."

Xu Chengze smiled and said, "Master Hou, don't worry. Although you are going against the trend, you have a good foundation, so it's not like you don't have a chance to come back."

Kong Qingshu took a deep breath, "That said, the situation is even more dangerous."

Kong Qingping was impatient with their underhanded tactics, and simply said: "Father, Chengze, since the queen gave birth to the prince, the strict government has become more rampant. For several days in a row, the emperor was supposed to confer the queen's son as the prince, which was originally planned. Taxes, they have to raise another [-]%. There are empress dowagers and empresses in the palace, and there are strict policies in the court. I think the emperor will not be able to stand it."

Xu Chengze paused his hands, and said thoughtfully: "The queen's son is not yet full moon, right? They let the emperor canonize the prince? You are really anxious!"

"Isn't it?" Kong Qingping rolled his eyes, "I see that Yan Zheng is so anxious, there must be some kind of conspiracy." Xu Chengze said with a smile: "Qingping, don't worry. No matter the conspiracy, it will be exposed one day. "

"Not in a hurry?" Kong Qingping's eyes widened, "Chengze, it's been several months. What you did for the emperor was all in vain. Now the court is almost the same as before! I It's really difficult to move forward with my father now."

Xu Chengze sighed, stood up and bowed to Kong Qingshu, "Thank you, Lord Marquis."

Kong Qingshu raised his hand to let him sit down, and said calmly: "Nephew, don't listen to Qingping's nonsense. Although the current situation is difficult, it is much better than before. Now there are me and Qingping in the court, as well as Lin Ziming, Zhou Dai, and Changsun Ling. , Tang Gaoyuan is completely one of our people, his son Tang Haoran has returned to the court after victory, and is very popular in the camp, Yan Zheng now wants to move the emperor, but it is not as easy as before."

Xu Chengze said sincerely: "Your Majesty and your son have worked hard."

Kong Qingshu slowly dropped a son, "Nephew, it's almost time for you to enter the court. Otherwise, the emperor will ask you every now and then, I can't stand the old man!"

Xu Chengze's face flushed, "Your Majesty was joking, the emperor hasn't come much after the Chinese New Year."

After Xu Chengze finished speaking, he realized that Guo Heng would no longer go out of the palace, perhaps it was because the court situation was too tense, so he couldn't help but feel worried again.

Kong Qingping stared, "If he doesn't come, isn't it because you don't live here anymore? I didn't say, Chengze, why do you insist on moving out? My place is so big and there are not many people. You live here You can still be with me, why are you so stubborn?"

Xu Chengze smiled and said: "Thank you for your kindness. I am afraid that someone with a heart will find out in the future. I have a close relationship with the Hou Mansion, and there will be trouble again."

Kong Qingping was dissatisfied, "Cut", "Anyway, you always have a reason."

Xu Chengze couldn't help laughing when he saw him pouted like a child.

"This year, the emperor passed three subjects in a row, which is the right time for me to enter the imperial court. In case I am the number one scholar in high school, I still have to be careful."

Kong Qingshu saw that Xu Chengze's tone was indifferent, as if the number one scholar was already in his pocket, not only did he not feel that he was arrogant and arrogant, but he felt emotional, what a formidable young man!

Seeing that Xu Chengze was so sure, Kong Qingshu felt relieved.

"Nephew, the Marquis is waiting for your good news."

"Don't dare to disappoint Master Hou."

Seeing that their chess was not perfect, Kong Qingping said impatiently: "Father, it's a beautiful spring, what a waste of you playing chess here! Chengze, go, I'll take you out to play!"

Kong Qingshu slammed the chess pieces on the chessboard and stared at Kong Qingping, "You just know how to play! Cheng Ze is the one who is going to be the champion, how can you fool around with him all day? Have you read all the books I asked you to read?" ?”

Kong Qingping curled his lips, "Father! So many books, how can I finish them so quickly? I believe Cheng Ze, even if he goes out for a day, it won't delay his exam for the first prize."

"Where are you going to take my concubine to play?"

The three of them turned their heads together and found that Guo Heng was standing at the door, and quickly got up to salute.

Kong Qingping straightened up, dissatisfied: "Brother Huang, you didn't let the servants inform you, you scared me."

Guo Heng walked over slowly, and said with a smile: "Scared you? I didn't see you jump up!"

He was speaking to Kong Qingping, but his eyes kept on Xu Chengze.I haven't seen him for a few days, but Xu Chengze's complexion has improved a lot. His fair skin is glowing under the sun, as if it still has a faint crimson color. Although he is dressed as a scholar, in Guo Heng's eyes, he is glamorous and glamorous.

Seeing Guo Heng's appearance, Kong Qingping blinked at his father, the two saluted silently, turned and left, and turned away the servants who were waiting on him.

Feeling Guo Heng's extraordinarily hot gaze, Xu Chengze felt very ashamed and dared not look up at him.

He lowered his head slightly, and said softly: "The emperor is busy with court affairs, why come here when you have time?"

Guo Heng slowly walked to the stone bench beside him and sat down, "I want to see you, so I'm here."

"Caomin hasn't wished the emperor a happy son yet, what's the little prince's name?"

Guo Heng's face darkened, "Caomin? Ozawa, didn't I not let you be called Caomin?"

Seeing that Guo Heng was really angry, Xu Chengze said awkwardly, "I, I'm just used to it."

Guo Heng took his hand and sat down, "Xiao Ze, you should know how much I love you, you are so unfamiliar with me, I feel uncomfortable.

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Seeing Guo Heng's frown, Xu Chengze seemed worried, "Is the emperor in some trouble?"

Guo Heng looked at Xu Chengze, and saw that his eyes were clear, and the concern contained in them was clear.

The boredom in his heart dissipated a lot, and he said with a wry smile: "Yes! Everyone says that it is good to be an emperor, but I don't know how many troubles the emperor has!"

Xu Chengze tentatively asked: "Your Majesty, are you worried about the grand master's appointment of the crown prince?"

Guo Heng sighed, then smiled again, "Xiao Ze, you can always guess what's on my mind."

Xu Chengze said: "Master Hou told me."

"Do you think I should be canonized?"

"According to the ancestral system, the crown prince has always established a heir but not an elder, so the grand master's request is not too much. Why is the emperor unwilling?"

"Zhen, Zhen..." Guo Heng rarely blushed, "When I think about that night, I feel... that's why I don't like that child."

"What do you think?" Xu Chengze said, and then he realized what Guo Heng said, and then his face turned red, "You, you don't like him, he is also your child! But, you... If you don't want to make him the prince , there is also a way.”

"any solution?"

Guo Heng looked at Xu Chengze's blushing face, but felt itchy in his heart, wanted to hug him, but restrained himself.Xu Chengze didn't know Guo Heng's thoughts, and said solemnly: "If the emperor is really unwilling, there is a way, which is to delay. Anyway, the prince is still young, and you are young, so you can afford to delay."

Guo Heng touched his chin, "Procrastinating? But, for what reason? Mr. Yan Zheng said that now the country is safe and the people are safe, and the queen is happy to have a son. No matter it is logical or according to the system, the son of the queen should be named the prince."

"The grand master's words are reasonable, but it's not impossible for you to find an excuse. For example..." Xu Chengze's voice lowered at this point.

After hearing this, Guo Heng's eyes lit up, "Why didn't I think of that?"

Xu Chengze blinked and smiled slyly, "The emperor is kind, so naturally he wouldn't think of such a weird excuse. However, the people in Daliang believe it very much! As long as the people believe it, it's useless to worry about strict governance!"

Guo Heng looked at his smiling face that was as bright as spring flowers in the sun, and grabbed his hand, "Princess, I..."

When Xu Chengze met Guo Heng's burning gaze, he panicked and his face darkened.

"My lord, who are you calling?"

Guo Heng realized that he couldn't help it just now, and with a embarrassed face, he let go of his hand reluctantly.

"Ozawa, I, I...I miss you very much."

Seeing that Guo Heng's eyes turned red, Xu Chengze felt uncomfortable. After seeing him for so long, why didn't he miss Guo Heng?But he is a man!How can it be between a man and a man... Guo Heng is going to be a wise king through the ages!He can't shame Guo Heng's reputation. "Your Majesty, don't worry, the last imperial examination will be held soon. I am confident that you will see me above the court." "I believe in you."

Guo Heng knew Xu Chengze's abilities, and had no doubts about his ability to participate in the imperial examination. Of course, he hoped that Xu Chengze could enter the court to help him, but Xu Chengze's entry into the court meant that they could only be monarchs and ministers, and would have no other relationship.

Thinking of this, he couldn't be happy at all.