Your majesty, please stay in the cold palace

At the Hundred Officials Banquet, Guo Heng sat in the first seat, while Xu Chengze sat in the last seat, far away from him.He could only watch from a distance as he chatted and laughed with the candidates next to him, and watched him exchange glasses with others, his originally fair face slowly turning crimson.

Only Xu Chengze was left in Guo Heng's eyes.For some reason, even though he knew he was a man, he still couldn't let him go.Seeing Xu Chengze's eyes slowly becoming blurred, he really wanted to keep him.But can't.He could only ask Shuiyun to secretly replace the wine with water for him, and ask Kong Qingping to take him home.

Xu Chengze drank a little too much, but he wasn't drunk, he was just happy.He had finally waited for this day, when he could stand above the court in a fair and just manner, advise Guo Heng, fight with Yan Zheng, and benefit the people of Daliang.

Now that he has an official status and is still a second-rank prince's junior teacher, Xu Chengze has to go to the palace every day to teach the prince Guo Rui as required.Guo Heng said that he would not be allowed to go to court, and let him avoid the limelight first.

Xu Chengze didn't care, anyway, he could enter the palace every day, and seeing Guo Heng became easier.

The first time Guo Rui saw Xu Chengze, he took two steps forward, then stopped, tilted his head, and stared at him with big eyes as if he couldn't believe it.

Guo Heng saluted him, and he hesitated for a long time before saying: "You, are you the new young master?"

Xu Chengze nodded, "I am."

Guo Rui still looked at him with doubts in his eyes, "But, why do I think you are so good-looking, as if you have seen someone before?"

like? "

Xu Chengze was dumbfounded. He was a noble concubine in the harem back then, and no one in the court except Kong Qingshu and his son had seen him, so he didn't need to change his appearance and no minister could recognize him.But people in the harem, especially those who have seen him, will still recognize him if they pay a little attention.

Come.

He knelt down and said softly: "The eldest son of the emperor must have admitted the wrong person. This is the first time I have entered the palace, and it is also the first time I have seen you!"

"Really?" Guo Rui stared wide-eyed, with an expression of disbelief.

Xu Chengze rubbed his chin, it seems that he will have to change a little when he enters the palace in the future!

He didn't change his face, "Yes! It is true that I have just won the first prize in the examination, and it is also the first time to enter the palace. It is impossible for the eldest son of the emperor to see the minister.

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Guo Rui still had some doubts on his face, but as if he remembered something, he lowered his eyes and said in a low voice, "I misremembered." Xu Chengze guessed that he probably felt that he looked like Concubine Ning, but he didn't expect such a small one. He felt very guilty that the child could still remember himself, and devoted himself even more to Guo Rui's teaching.

Children are very sensitive, and they can easily detect who treats them well and who treats them badly.Although Kong Qingshu also tried his best to teach him, but he was old after all, and he always had a cold face. Except for teaching, he hardly talked gossip. .

But Xu Chengze was different, with a warm demeanor, a smile on his face, a gentle voice, and he looked very much like Concubine Ning, whom he liked.Before Xu Chengze started teaching, Guo Rui already felt a little close to him.

When Xu Chengze opened his mouth and said a few poems, which were easy to understand, Guo Rui liked it even more.Xu Chengze originally liked Guo Rui, but now seeing that he is smart and well-behaved, he is even more devoted to teaching.

So the two quickly became acquainted and got along very well.

In a poem, Xu Chengze taught Guo Rui how to write.When I started to learn to write, I always learned from regular script.

Guo Rui wrote a few regular scripts. Although the handwriting is immature, it also has some skeletons.

Xu Chengze nodded, "The handwriting is not bad, but more practice is needed."

Guo Rui stopped writing, looked at Xu Chengze and said, "Sir, I want to practice running calligraphy."

Xu Chengze liked him calling him Mr., which seemed closer, so he didn't correct his address, but said in surprise: "Why? You've just started writing, so it's better to write regular script. After the font structure and frame strokes are finished, it's no problem to learn cursive script." It's not too late." Guo Rui bit his lip and said in a low voice: "Father's favorite is cursive script. I've seen the cursive script written by father. It's very beautiful." Xu Chengze smiled and said, "What's your opinion?"

Guo Rui only thought it looked good, but couldn't say it out of his mouth.

"That's right, I just think... um... flowing like clouds and flowing water... very chic and very atmospheric."

Xu Chengze laughed, took the pen from his hand, and wrote two poems casually.

Guo Rui's eyes straightened, "Sir, your writing is actually better than Father's."

Xu Chengze touched his head with a smile, shook his head and said: "Your father's writing is also very good, but he doesn't like cursive script, he prefers...

...?

"Who said I don't like running script?"

Without looking up, Xu Chengze knew that it was Guo Heng who came.

He and Guo Rui hurriedly stood up to salute Guo Heng, Guo Heng came over and helped Xu Chengze himself.

"Master Xu, there is no need to be too polite^"

Xu Chengze met Guo Heng's burning gaze, his face became hot, and he lowered his head slightly.

Guo Heng turned to the desk, looked at the words on the paper, and said softly.

"Walk to the poor water, sit and watch the clouds rise. Good poems, good words!"

Seeing that his father ignored him, Guo Rui stood up straight and said, "Father, this is written by the master."

Guo Heng heard Guo Rui call Mr. Xu Chengze, raised his eyebrows, and said with a smile, "Do you think Mr.'s writing is better than mine?" In front of Guo Heng, how dare Guo Rui say that?But he didn't want to lie, so he hesitated and didn't speak.

Guo Heng said coldly: "Good is good, bad is not good, what's the matter? Do you think I will blame you for this? Even my son dare not tell me the truth, the emperor is not Surrounded by lies?"

Guo Rui let go of his biting lip and said in a low voice, "Mr. writes better."

Guo Heng laughed loudly and rubbed his head, "Remember, a man should always be brave enough to tell the truth." "Yes. Ruier remember."

Guo Heng said: "Rui'er, write here slowly by yourself. Mr. Xu, will you accompany me for a walk?"

Xu Chengze's face blushed again, and he lowered his head and answered "Yes" to Mr. Xu.

Going out from Shangshufang, not far away is the Imperial Garden.It was spring, a hundred flowers bloomed in the garden, and many concubines and court ladies in the imperial garden were picking flowers. When they saw the emperor coming, they hurriedly saluted.

Guo Heng didn't even look at them, and said calmly: "You guys go back to the palace first!"

"say,,

疋.

After the women left, Shui Yun ordered the guards to clear the imperial garden with a wink in a low voice.

Guo Heng didn't speak all the time, and Xu Chengze didn't know what to say, but just followed behind him silently.

Guo Heng didn't stop until he reached the Bibo Pavilion by the Taiye Pool.

In spring, the Taiye Pond is rippling with blue waves, shining with silver light in the sun, and the emerald green lotus leaves have already bloomed, spreading a thin layer.

Returning here, Xu Chengze suddenly remembered the meeting with Guo Heng here before, but within half a year, it was already a lifetime away.

Guo Heng turned his head, and saw Xu Chengze looking at the Taiye Pool in the distance, his face was calm, his fair and crystal clear skin seemed to be shining under the bright sunlight.

At this time, he was wearing an official robe, dressed in a man's attire, no longer a woman's seductiveness, but a kind of gentle and elegant air of a nobleman.But between his eyebrows and eyes, he could still see the appearance of that little bun ten years ago.He smiled wryly in his heart, how stupid he was to never see it, and let this guy fool him around.

It's time to settle accounts with him.

"Ozawa."

Xu Chengze raised his head, met Guo Heng's deep gaze, his heart trembled, what did he want to tell him?

"emperor."

Guo Heng snorted coldly, "Why aren't you called Brother Guo Heng?"

Xu Chengze blushed and lowered his eyes, "Your Majesty, I know I was wrong."

He kept it from Guo Heng for so long, he was wrong.And Guo Heng did not live up to his trust in him, not only released him, but also gave him a chance to enter the court.His words are both an apology and a thank you.

And to Guo Heng's ears, Xu Chengze's voice seemed to be pleading, and seemed a bit coquettish.

There was a slight numbness in his heart, this little thing could always touch the softness in his heart.

He walked into the gazebo and sat down on the stone bench. Shuiyun had already prepared cotton pads on the stone bench, and refreshments were also placed on the stone table.

"Ozawa, sit down. Try your favorite snack."

"I thank the emperor."

Guo Heng frowned, he didn't like Xu Chengze being so close to him, even though they were monarchs and ministers now.

"Ozawa, didn't I say that? When it's just you and me, there's no need for such a relationship. As the emperor, I'm already a loner, and I don't even have anyone who can speak well?"

Seeing Guo Heng's desolation, Xu Chengze couldn't say the words of refusal.

"woman.,,

Xu Chengze reached out to take a piece of mille-feuille, but Guo Heng said, "Drink your saliva first, or you will feel sick to your stomach."

As he spoke, he poured himself a cup of tea and put the teacup by his hand.

"m〇"

Xu Chengze followed the example of kindness, picked up the cup and took a sip of water, and then began to eat snacks.

Seeing that he was so obedient, Guo Heng felt a little more comfortable.

Seeing that Xu Chengze ate a few pieces of dim sum and stopped eating, Guo Heng said: "Xiao Ze, have you ever thought about changing places to live?"

Xu Chengze wondered, "Why? I think I live there quite well."

Guo Heng pouted, "What's the matter! It's such a small place, and there's no one around you, so I don't worry."

Xu Chengze laughed softly, "Compared to the emperor's palace, the minister's place must be a small place. But small has its advantages, simple, quiet and warm, I like it very much."

Guo Heng knew that it was hard to change his mind, "Your place is so small, Yi Na and A-Lian live with you, it's inconvenient if men and women can't kiss each other!"

Xu Chengze said helplessly: "Your Majesty, Yi Na and A-Lian are my maids, and they have been with me all the time when they are.... What's the inconvenience?"

Guo Heng was so stunned that he was speechless, but he was still not reconciled.

"How about I ask Xiao Chengzi and Xiao Anzi to serve you together? Anyway, they are fine in the palace. I think their temperaments are reliable."

After Xu Chengze left, the maids and eunuchs who were originally serving in Ninghe Palace all followed their wishes, those who wanted to leave the palace, and those who didn't want to leave the palace were reassigned by Shuiyun to their positions in the palace.The two maids left the palace happily, but Xiao Chengzi and Xiao Anzi didn't want to leave the palace, so they were arranged by Shuiyun to work in Chongwen Palace.

Xu Chengze shook his head with a smile, "No. My place is so small, how can there be two more people?"