Your majesty, please stay in the cold palace

Yan Chengcai was a little high-spirited, the affairs in the court recently went so smoothly!That Kong Qingshu actually fainted in the hall!His father had no choice but to let him rest at home temporarily.Xu Chengze, on the other hand, has been in the household department, counting the treasury, raising food and grass, and although he often goes to the cabinet to discuss matters, he always looks haggard and mentally weak, and hardly cares about the affairs of the court.

Song Guoan was imprisoned, and Jiang Shiyun was demoted. Both positions were placed in Yan's party.Afterwards, Kong Qingshu fell ill, and Yan Zheng's family dominated, which made the hearts of the ministers of the DPRK and China aroused again.Many people who saw the emperor's strength before and wanted to stand on the emperor's side and seek refuge with Kong Qingshu began to hesitate again.

Yan Chengcai clearly felt the change in the attitude of the officials in the DPRK and China. They became polite again when they saw him, and their attitude was more reserved, with obvious flattery.

He appears gentle and modest on the surface, but in his heart he dismisses these people, hum!There are only a few people with a strong will, so what's the use of them?

Because the days are going well, before you know it, the days will pass.

Yan Chengcai returned home in a hurry, and saw Yan Zheng sitting upright, drinking tea in the flower hall.

He stepped forward to salute, Yan Zheng nodded and motioned him to sit down.A maid had already stepped forward and brought Yan Chengcai a towel moistened with warm water.

Yan Chengcai said something hot, took the towel, wiped his hands and face, and felt refreshed.

Yan Zheng poured him tea with his own hands and put it in front of him.

"The weather is getting hotter, drink more water."

"Thank you father."

"What you were asked to do, has it been done?"

Yan Chengcai took a sip of water before saying, "Father, don't worry. Dali Temple is gone without Jiang Shiyun, and Xie Ji is beside him blowing the wind. How can he, Hu Xiaozhong, not listen to us?"

Yan Zheng sneered: "This Hu Zhongzhong is also a capable person. You say he belongs to the emperor, but he is related to Xie Ji by marriage. If you say he belongs to us, Guo Heng also thinks highly of him...to become a talent , you deal with him, but be careful not to be caught by him."

Yan Chengcai didn't take it seriously, "Father, don't worry, I just asked Hu Xiaozhong to close the case earlier. Those cryptic words were not said by me, but by Xie Ji. Xie Ji is his son's father-in-law. Whether he listens or not, he doesn't care." It's none of my business."

"Well. I heard that Hu Xiaozhong's son has a very close relationship with Xie Ji's daughter, and his daughter is pregnant. She is Hu Xiaozhong's first grandson. He will not deny this face. Chengcai, this matter well done."

Yan Chengcai took a sip of water, with an uncontrollable smug expression on his face.

"Father, it's really time for that Kong Qingshu to be ill. I think we don't have to wait for news from there, we can do what we want!"

Yan Zheng heard the words, paused for a moment with the hand holding the teacup, and finally put it down.

He pondered: "Come on! Don't you think things are going too smoothly? That Kong Qingshu suddenly fell ill, and Xu Ruoxu didn't care much about it. This...isn't normal?"

Yan Chengcai suppressed the smile on his face, "Father, you mean these two people are cheating, what kind of big move is they planning? Are you thinking too much? You were also there when Kong Qingshu fainted that day. His face was pale like a dead man It seems that he was one of the people I personally stepped forward to pinch him. I used so much strength and pinched him several times before he woke up. If he said he was faking, I don’t believe it.”

"Then... what about Xu Ruoxu? With his temperament, he will never let him go. But now he is pampering us so much, I'm afraid..."

"Well, he is indeed very close to Kong Qingshu. I heard that he has been going to the Hou Mansion almost every day for the past few days. Kong Qingshu even asked Jiang Dapeng to send guards to protect him. Hmph! You are really careful!" Yan Chengcai's face was full when he said this. Disdainfully said, "Father, what are you afraid of him doing? What is he capable of? He is so young, apart from the Kong family and a few young officials, who cares about him? Isn't he relying on Guo Heng's favor?" Why is he running rampant in the court? Guo Heng is not here, he is nothing!"

Yan Zheng pondered for a moment, then said earnestly: "Chengcai, the reason why I have stood in court for so many years without incident is because I think too much, act cautiously, and leave no excuses. Chengcai, let's wait. Guo Heng has only been on the expedition for more than a month , It’s too early to spread the news now.”

Yan Chengcai was a little anxious, "Is it still early? I heard that Guo Heng arrived in Ninggu and wanted to go to Niu Mao Mountain to rescue Lin Yunzhen, but he was ambushed by the Southern Border Army. Lin Yunzhen retreated and entered Ninggu City, but Guo Heng's rescue The army was blocked in Ba County and surrounded by the Southern Border Army. Dad, the army has a bad start, this is our chance!"

Yan Zheng shook his head, "Those who become talents and achieve great things must be calm, let's wait."

Seeing that Yan Zheng has made up his mind, even if Yan Chengcai is not reconciled, he can only say, "Yes."

In Jiayue Hou Mansion, Kong Qingshu looked apologetic.

"Nephew, it's really not the right time for me to be ill. The affairs of the court and China are all up to you."

Kong Qingshu wasn't pretending to be sick, he was really sick.

At first, he was just a little dizzy and weak. He thought it was because of being too tired and the weather was too hot, but he didn't expect to faint in the hall that day.

Xu Chengze said: "What is Hou Ye talking about? Of course your body is important. How do you feel now?"

"It's okay. After drinking two doses of medicine, it's much better than before, but I still feel a little dizzy."

"Your Majesty is not feeling well. You need to rest and recuperate in the mansion for a while. Qingping and I don't have to worry about matters in the court." Kong Qingshu sighed, "How can I rest assured? You and Qingping are both young and have no foundation. Not stable, although there are Zhou Dai and Tang Gaoyuan, but they are all tough-tempered people, easy to offend people, and not good at forming cliques. How can you fight against that old fox Yan Zheng?"

Xu Chengze smiled and said: "Master Hou, don't think so. On the contrary, I think it's too late for you to be sick! If you are not sick, how can Yan Zheng and Yan Chengcai have a chance?"

Kong Qingshu smiled wryly, "That's what I said, but I'm afraid that in case... a tiger will cause trouble!"

"No. Marquis, don't worry!"

Kong Qingshu saw that Xu Chengze was as calm as usual, as if he had a plan in mind, he couldn't help but sighed: "My nephew is so calm and calm, even when I was young, I was not as good as you! From now on, the leader will rely on you."

A look of embarrassment appeared on Xu Chengze's face, "Master Hou is absurd. There are so many talents in the court, Ruoxu just wants to do more for the emperor and the common people."

Kong Qingshu sighed, "If the officials of the DPRK and China can think like a good nephew, why worry about the country being peaceful and the people safe?"

Xu Chengze said: "Your Majesty is wise and powerful, young and promising, he will definitely not disappoint Lord Hou's expectations."

"Has the emperor been away for more than a month? How about the report in the past few days? How did I hear that the emperor lost the battle as soon as he arrived in southern Xinjiang?

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"Don't worry, Lord Hou. It's just the emperor's tricks. The emperor's letter said that everything is going well. If there are no accidents, he may come back earlier."

"Well. That's good." Kong Qingshu slowly leaned against the head of the bed, "I'll just say it! Although the emperor is young, he has Lin Ziming, Tang Haoran, and Lin Yunzhen by his side. They are all experienced veterans. I will definitely protect the emperor's safe return."

That's what I said, but it was Guo Heng's first time leading troops to fight, how could Xu Chengze feel at ease?

Guo Heng was probably the most uncomfortable and frightened person when he went out to fight.Not only worrying about Guo Heng's safety, but also worrying about state affairs, and unspeakable lovesickness.

Kong Qingping saw that the two were silent, Xu Chengze's face was even more sad, he secretly rolled his eyes at his father, the old man really didn't open any pot, didn't he know that Xu Chengze was the most uncomfortable one?

He deliberately joked: "The emperor treats Ozawa differently. My cousin who grew up with him has never seen what his letters look like!"

Xu Chengze blushed, and touched his nose in embarrassment.

Kong Qingping put his arms around his shoulders and said with a smile: "I know you are thin-skinned, so you don't need to take out the letter, just tell us what the emperor said? Don't listen to the war, just listen to your private talk .”

Xu Chengze was really annoyed, he stood up quickly, bowed his head and saluted, "Master Hou, I'm going back first, I'll come visit Master Hou tomorrow.

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Kong Qingshu glared at Kong Qingping, "Qingping is messing around. Nephew, don't leave, Benhou still has something to discuss with you! Why don't we have dinner together, let's talk while eating?"

Xu Chengze knew that Kong Qingping was just joking with him, and didn't really annoy him. Hearing what Kong Qingshu said, he agreed to come down for dinner, and stayed in the Hou's residence for another hour before leaving and returning home.

Kong Qingshu was afraid that something might happen to Xu Chengze and he would not be able to explain to Guo Heng, so he asked Jiang Dapeng to send four guards to escort him out every day.

Although Xu Chengze didn't want to mobilize people like this, but now is an extraordinary period, and he has to guard against it.

Back at Hou Mansion, A-Lian and Yi Na came up to meet him, and he actually saw Zhang Dong following them.

Xu Chengze entered the room and called Zhang Dong to him.

Zhang Dong has lived here for more than a month, and all his injuries have healed. There is no scar left on his face, but a fair and clean face with a bit of childishness.Look carefully, it seems to be slightly rounder than when it came.His brows and eyes are clear, not Xu Chengze's exquisiteness, nor Kong Qing's

Ping's extravagance is that of a child who looks ordinary but looks very comfortable.

"Zhang Dong, your injury has healed, what are your plans for the future?"

But he didn't want to, Zhang Dong's face showed panic, he knelt down on the ground with a "plop", Qi Qi said: "Young master, I don't want to leave. Don't drive me away, okay?"

Xu Chengze sighed, "I'm not trying to drive you away, it's just that you still have your parents, and your sister is gone, you can't leave them both alone. Don't be afraid, the Yan family won't trouble you now. "

Zhang Dong said: "My lord, I don't care about them, I just want to stay here and serve you."

"I'm just one person, why do I need so many people to serve me?"

"But..." Zhang Dong seemed to muster up his courage before he said, "My lord, I want to learn kung fu from Mr. Yu. I can't leave. If I leave, Mr. Yu won't teach me."