Continue the love affair of the red mansion

Daiyu was startled, and quickly said: "My lord, this fox..."

This little fox has a very strange personality. It claims to be precious, and no one is allowed to touch it except Daiyu, Zijuan, and Xueyan. Scratched the face.

But what is the situation now.

Xue'er opened a pair of sly blue eyes, stared at Shui Rong carefully for a while, then swung her big tail as a matter of course, put her four paws on Shui Rong's arm, and comfortably placed her head on Shui Rong's palm, as if it was very beneficial Very comfortable.

Shui Rong has a smile on the corner of his mouth, one person and one fox, unexpectedly very close.

Daiyu frowned, Xueyan Zijuan was even more dumbfounded, this little beast always thought that it would only act coquettishly when it was around a girl.

"You actually know how to recognize people." Shui Rong smiled lightly: "Ouyang said, you found the Ganoderma lucidum?"

Xue'er seemed to understand, she snorted, raised her head proudly to claim credit, then turned her head, and hummed twice in Daiyu's direction with her pointed mouth.

"Oh, do you want me to thank your master? You don't take credit for it, but your master probably doesn't want my thanks."

He left Daiyu to dry, talking to the fox, but the words were clearly meant for Daiyu.

Daiyu couldn't help being a little angry, and couldn't help but said: "Then, how can the prince thank me!"

Shui Rong smiled, put Xue'er on the ground, took another step forward, looked at her and said, "Young lady needs my thanks."

The voice was low and clear, and at a very close distance, those bright and deep eyes were bathed in the sun, shining with a gentle but dazzling brilliance like quiet jade.

Those eyes are really disturbing.

Daiyu had no choice but to look elsewhere and said, "I just want to be clean."

"You mean, I disturbed your cleanliness?"

"Yes." Daiyu said: "It would be the best thanks if the lord can return me to be quiet and undisturbed."

"Yes." Shui Rong smiled warmly, nodded, but changed the subject, and said, "However, I am also a guest. After standing for so long, I don't even have a cup of tea. Is this how the girl treats guests? It's a faux pas."

Daiyu gritted her teeth lightly: "Xueyan, make tea for the prince."

Xueyan let out a beep, turned around and left.

"Also, fruit." The man waited for the snow geese to go far away, and added casually.

"This... slave girl is going to fetch the fruit!" Zijuan had no choice but to bow her knees and turn around to leave.

Daiyu knew that he was playing tricks to send people away, so she called out unhappily: "Zicuckoo, you stay here and tell the people below to go."

"It's up to you." Shui Rong narrowed his eyes, and said with thin lips calmly, "The people below are very picky. Isn't it, Miss Lin?"

These words were actually said by Daiyu when she refused people to enter the mansion for inspection that day.It's hard for him to remember clearly.

Zijuan looked at Daiyu worriedly, but the other party was the prince, so she had no choice but to obey her orders and leave.

Seeing that there were only Daiyu and Shui Rong left, Daiyu felt somewhat embarrassed and said: "My lord, let my daughter call a few people in to take care of me."

"Why?" Shui Rong cut off Daiyu's retreat with a stride of her long legs, and said with a smile, "Isn't that bad?"

Under the warm sun, the two stood side by side under the green bamboo porch, in water-soluble white clothes, black jade skirts, and the faint breeze connected the sleeves of the clothes.

"Not good." Daiyu was a little angry, and took another two steps back, turning her face to one side.

"What's wrong?"

Asking knowingly why this person is so tired, Daiyu secretly annoyed: "It's not convenient for etiquette."

"It's inconvenient, it's not just you and me, isn't it there, huh?" Shui Rong raised his eyebrows, and motioned to the little fox squatting on the ground.It may be that the warm atmosphere made the little fox a little sleepy, Xueer piled up in a ball, half-opened and half-closed her blue eyes, completely turning a blind eye to her master being bullied.

Daiyu simply pursed her lips and did not speak.

"Or, are you afraid that I will be contemptuous of you?" This stubbornness is also pitiful in Shui Rong's eyes, so he deliberately teased her, the corners of his mouth stretched, and he took a few steps closer, leaning over and almost whispering in his ear: "If I have the heart , that day when you fainted in front of my bed, I just..."

The warm breath rushed against her ears gently, Daiyu was extremely flustered, she would rather forget what happened that day, but when he mentioned it again at this time, her face turned red like a peach blossom, her heart was slightly angry Angry, back again and again, not wanting to see the steps behind her, might as well step on empty space under her feet.

Shui Rong had been on guard for a long time, and when she stretched out her long arms at the right time, she wrapped her arms around her slender waist, and Daiyu's nose bumped into his chest, so sore that she almost shed tears.Shui Rong put his arms around her as a matter of course, his heart shuddered, but he twisted his body and tried to push him away, but the more she struggled, the tighter his arms tightened, her little strength was nothing more than a fly shaking a tree.

Daiyu had no choice but to lower her voice and said: "If the prince continues to do this, Daiyu will only die."

"I just want to ask you one question." Shui Rong pressed her eyes deeply: "Do you hate me?"

"I……"

"Look into my eyes." Shui Rong stared at her clear eyes quietly: "Tell me, I will only annoy you, and I will let you go right away!"

There is a hint of tenderness in his eyes, like a soft and dense net, restraining people to suffocation.

Daiyu knew that she should say it, but the words stuck in her throat, and she was unable to utter them.

Shui Rong slightly leaned over to look at her, her phoenix eyes were shining brightly, and her thin lips smiled faintly.

Daiyu didn't know where the courage came from, she looked directly at him, and said coldly: "I have already said that when you regard the prince as a benefactor, there is nothing other than gratitude. If the prince really has the intention of pity, since you know that Daiyu has no intention of it, then I will give it to you." Don't push me any more."

Shui Rong's eyes froze, he slowly let go of his hand, took two steps back, and said with pity in his eyes: "I won't force you, I will wait until you see your heart clearly, it doesn't matter how long, I will wait. But I hope that one day, you will show a smile for me."

These few words tugged heavily on Daiyu's heartstrings, her heart as calm as still water, rippled layer upon layer.

Shui Rong raised his eyes to look at the clear sky, heaved a sigh of relief, as if suppressing something, then looked at Daiyu calmly, and smiled slightly: "Actually, I came here today to say goodbye, sorry to bother you for so long."

Daiyu brushed her slightly messy temple hair, somewhat annoyed: "My lord, you're welcome."

"Also, you still don't want to hand over that person to me, do you?" Shui Rong seemed to be about to leave, but stopped and asked.

"If I leave it to you, what will you do?" Daiyu looked at Shui Rong, her eyes were as clear as a spring, and she hesitated a little.

"You're so smart, you should know." Shui Rong's expression darkened, and he said softly.

"Death, or the bargaining chip in your hand." When Daiyu said these words, her heart suddenly became cold.That's right, although he is gentle and affectionate in front of him, he is still a powerful king in front of others, and he is meticulous at every step, and he is exhaustive.

Shui Rong didn't say anything, it was the default.

"Then..." Daiyu retreated and said in a salutary way: "The little girl will send the lord a respectful gift."

That's the answer.

Shui Rong nodded, and took a deep look at her: "Forget it, I'll take my leave. Miss Lin, take care."

He turned around and walked down the steps slowly, his white clothes were cool, and there was a faint sound of wind,

The corner of his clothes was grabbed, Shui Rong stopped in his tracks, looking down, it was Xue'er who bit a corner of his clothes, and smiled unconsciously: "Are you trying to keep me?"

Xueer continued to bite the corner of his clothes, refusing to let go.

"Xue'er, don't be rude!" Daiyu couldn't help being a little embarrassed, this fox would really cause trouble for herself.

Xueer let go of her aggrieved mouth.

Shui Rong leaned over and patted its head, as if sighing: "You still won't make people sad."

Hearing these words, Daiyu bit her heart, she pursed her lips and said nothing.

Shui Rong leaned over and said something into Xue'er's ear, Xue'er seemed to nod her head, then obediently turned back to Daiyu's side.

Daiyu stroked Xue'er's soft fur, but she couldn't help watching him leave.

Shui Rong suddenly stopped in his tracks, looking back at the woman who was still standing under the eaves for no reason.

Four eyes meet unexpectedly.

Shui Rong smiled lightly, as bright as the wind and the moon, and then turned around and left again. This time, his pace was obviously faster, but he didn't hesitate anymore.

Daiyu quietly looked at the white clothes that looked like floating ice and snow, and disappeared from sight.

Here, Xueyan and Zijuan had arranged the tea and fruits, and came to invite them in a hurry, but seeing Daiyu suddenly lost in thought, Xueyan couldn't help being surprised: "Hey, where is Prince Bei?"

"Let's go." Daiyu said two short words, turned and went back to her room with a calm expression.

These two words, to Zijuan's ears, actually felt a sense of loss, and I was alert, I'm afraid, the girl was moved, but she didn't realize it.

No wonder, Aunt Yun was worried.

Will this Northern Prince be the girl's lover?

In the deep night, in the study of Beifu Zhufengyuan, the fire was flickering, and Qi Han was sorting out and reporting the situation in Beijing in the past few days.

Qi Han's words were very to the point, such as what the emperor gave to the mansion, and what other people sent to visit, he all hurriedly said it, emphasizing two things.

Shui Rong listened, Jun Yan was hidden in the dark, unable to see any expression.These two things seem to be unrelated, but they are not that simple.

One is that King Jing returned to the capital, and he had already had a long talk with the emperor all night. What he said is unknown, but this old prince is the elder brother of today, with high morals and high prestige. Although he is far away from the center of the court, his influence around the emperor is huge It should not be underestimated, I'm afraid, the two direct princes have offended this old prince one after another.This time he returns to Beijing, I am afraid that his previous efforts and arrangements will be disrupted.

Things will not be smooth sailing, the biggest obstacle lies in the clan, which Shui Rong had already thought about.

Fortunately, Yu Wenke is not in Beijing right now, so he can avoid the emperor's suspicion.

The second thing is that the matter of the Xiqiang Mission has been investigated.On the road of the real Xiqiang mission, they were chased and killed, deviated from the direction, and were trapped in the desert for more than ten days. Now they have just handed over the customs clearance document. Make sure the mission is safe.

"Just as the prince expected, they got the news that the people who harmed them were the northern barbarians who prevented them from making their pilgrimage to the Great Zhou Dynasty."

Killing two birds with one stone further strengthened the determination of Xiqiang Kingdom to make good relations with Dazhou.

With a slight smile, they had no intention of harming their lives, so it's okay to get out.

"However, our people got another piece of news. This time, Xiqiang brought a large amount of gold, spices, furs and other things to Beijing. It seems that there are..."

"Marriage!" Shui Rong answered coldly.

"This subordinate also thinks the same way." Qi Han said: "However, the Western Qiang is barbaric, and the princess has lived in the deep palace for a long time. Who told them that there is a princess waiting to be married in the palace?"

"Let's see. Foxes always show their tails." Shui Rong leisurely played with the white jade paperweight on the case and said, "Continue to ask the king for leave to recuperate."

"Yes!"

When Qi Han went out, Shui Rong looked at the dancing flames, with a slight smile on the corner of his mouth, and sharp and stern eyes.In troubled times, I'm afraid I won't be able to sue for a long time.

One day later, Emperor Long'an came to the Beifu in person, and he did not arrange a driver, but came lightly and simply, and no one was notified until he was outside the water-soluble study.

"The emperor is here, and the humble minister has lost his way to welcome him. He deserves death." Shui Rong came out to meet him before he even changed into his court clothes.

Emperor Long'an smiled, bowed to help him up and said: "I deliberately didn't ask anyone to report, if I told you in advance that you were injured and had to rush to pick him up, wouldn't I be sympathetic-" - You are better, but you still don't look very well."

"Your Majesty is sympathetic, and the imperial physicians of the imperial hospital have rejuvenated. That day, I was much better, but I was harassed by a group of Jianghu killers who broke into the mansion again." Shui Rong's lowered eyes closed a trace of sarcasm, and the emperor said that he was not suspicious at all. , It is also false, if you really trust, you will not come here without a sound, even though you think so, you still have a respectful look on your face, there are some things that Emperor Long'an may not know, so, let me say it first Came out well.

"The King of the West has reported to me, and I am angry." Emperor Long'an mentioned this matter, a little sullen: "I have also reprimanded Chunyuzhong, and made Chunyuhe shut up and think about his mistakes. Hun, I have already dismissed his post."

Shui Rong knew his relative and said: "Actually, this matter has nothing to do with the uncle of the country. I dare to say that the emperor knows very well that there is no dude in any high-ranking family in Beijing. As for the matter of bullying and disturbing the houses, It is not uncommon. Shuntian Mansion should take care of these matters, but they are helplessly afraid of those dignitaries and dignitaries. Those who have the heart are powerless, let alone those who don't even have the heart."

Emperor Long'an's face was gloomy, and he sighed and said: "Yes, I don't know. The nobles in the capital really need to be rectified. I have to slowly consider the candidates for the Shuntian Mansion. If you have candidates, you might as well recommend them. You I can trust my eyesight."

The answer is water soluble.But Emperor Long'an remembered again and said: "By the way, that day I heard that you had a conflict with that Chunyuhe because of a family of people? Who is it that wants you to stand up for him?"

Yu Qingfang won't mention this matter, Emperor Long'an will know, then it will only be Chunyu's loyalty, and it's just adding fuel and jealousy. I happened to be passing by when I was chasing the assassin. Young Master Chunyu insisted that the house was hiding fugitive slaves and wanted to break into and search it. I saw that the disturbance was really outrageous, so I stopped him. Later, I found out that the house was a young girl whose parents had both died. "

Emperor Long'an's expression suddenly darkened: "So that's how it is! I've heard a lot about that useless thing occupying women from good families on weekdays. Hmph. He even slandered me, saying that you have a heart of partiality and protection."

"That's right. Your Majesty, I do have the intention of defending you in this matter." Seeing that Emperor Long'an was a little puzzled, he explained: "Your Majesty knows that the Emperor is very familiar with that girl's father. "

"Oh?" Emperor Long'an was surprised, "Who is it?"

"After assisting the Duke of the State, he visited Lin Hai, the censor of Yan." Shui Rong said: "After all, he is also a descendant of a famous family, a loyal orphan, Mr. Lin used to be a teacher and student with the minister, and the minister was worried that something would happen that day, and the court would be cold The heart of a nun."

"It's actually Lin Qing's daughter?" Emperor Long'an took a deep breath, and angrily thumped the table, "If you hadn't told me, I wouldn't have known! Lin Qing has a lot of talent and learning, and I rely on her a lot, but it's a pity, God doesn't know." Fake Yingnian, if he has a son, I will definitely use it. I remember he is from Gusu, why did his daughter come to Beijing?"

"The previous one was attached to the Rong Mansion and lived there for a while, and now it's just outside the Qi Ning Gate in the south of the city, where Mr. Lin lived when he was the Minister of Lantai Temple."

"That's right." Emperor Long'an nodded and said: "Shui Rong, this matter is thanks to you. Otherwise, it will be a big mistake."

"Don't dare. It's also thanks to Qing Fang's arrival at the right time, otherwise, even if the minister wanted to take care of it, it would be unfair. At that time, he would have to participate in impeachment for the officials." Shui Rong smiled and said.

Emperor Long'an thought thoughtfully: "Since she is Lin Qing's daughter, it's not easy to live alone, and there is no man, Shui Rong, you have time to take care of me, but don't allow anyone to trouble her."

Water-melting drooping eyes, a trace of a smile is hidden in the bottom of the eyes: "I obey the order!"

Emperor Long'an thought for a while and said: "You were injured last time, so many things were delayed, and I really can't live without you by my side."

"I'm just doing my duty." Shui Rong paused and said, "Speaking of which, last time, outside the city...please the emperor punish the crime of deceiving the emperor."

"Don't say anything, I am very clear about your painstaking efforts, and you are just for the peace of the court." Emperor Long'an said: "Shui Rong, although my son-in-law is a son-in-law, I have always treated you like a son-in-law. Son, no one can make me worry. The prince and the fourth child really make me feel chilly, how can I rest assured if I hand them over to them." He sighed heavily for a while: "I have seven sons, but I don't know it. who."

Shui Rong listened, but did not answer.The king is unpredictable, at this time, no matter what he says may arouse the emperor's suspicion, so it is better to remain silent.

At this time, Emperor Long'an took a sip of tea, but looked at the tea soup again, and said with a slight smile, "This is the frozen top oolong from southern Fujian. I also have it there, but it is the king of Wu who sent people to honor me."

Shui Rong faintly: "Back to the emperor, what the king of Wu gave to the emperor is the highest grade, and those from the ministers are the second best. In fact, it was also given by His Royal Highness Wu."

The emperor raised his eyebrows, recalled, and said: "Oh, yes. You were Ke'er's companion when you were young, and your friendship has always been good."

Shui Rong said calmly: "Yes, I have always been in touch with the king of Wu by letter, and the king of Wu often tells me about the customs and customs of Wu and Chu in letters."

His magnanimity has already dispelled the emperor's doubts, and he pondered: "These sons of mine are actually Ke'er who is the most outstanding. To tell you the truth, I have also changed the intention of changing the crown prince, and I will take the first one. , is Ke’er.”

When he said this, the emperor squinted at Shui Rong, not letting go of the slightest change of emotion on his face: "Today is the gossip of our monarchs and ministers. Ke'er is both civil and military, and has a sincere heart. He can be the heir. It's just about establishing a leader, establishing a concubine, or establishing a virtuous, Northern King, what do you think?"

The water-melted brows were furrowed tightly, and he spoke at a steady pace, while thinking, he said: "Your Majesty, the matter of the crown prince should be decided by His Majesty. Although the king of Wu and his ministers have a lot of friendship, when it comes to public speaking, the emperor said, inappropriate."

"Could it be that you think King Wu's virtue is not enough?" The emperor's tone was obviously displeased.

"Wu Wang is the best among people." Shui Rong said solemnly: "But now, the empress has two sons. If you talk about age and dignity, you have the prince, and if you talk about talents, you have Wei Wang. But Wu Wang's biological mother is a subtle one. If the emperor abandons his heir and establishes a concubine, the princes of the clan will definitely not agree. As for the king of Wu, his heart is indifferent. In the past few years, he has stayed away from court affairs in Wu. "

After saying these words, the emperor's doubts disappeared, and a smile appeared on the corner of his mouth: "You are the only one who dares to tell me these words." With a long sigh: "I don't know, it's just a pity that Ke'er's talent is divided."

"Parents love their son, and they must have far-reaching plans. The emperor sent King Wu to go to Wu to experience training, and it was also for King Wu's consideration. I don't know if I am wrong." Shui Rong said with a faint smile.

Emperor Long'an nodded: "That's true." After thinking for a while, "I just said this, but I forgot one important thing. I have thought about it for a long time these days. Although King Xi is generous, he lacks intellect and weak decision-making. No matter how big or small, I report it to me, and it is too troublesome. I have thought about the defense of the imperial city, and I still have to leave it to you, so that I can rest assured."

Shui Rong's drooping eyebrows flickered with a gleam, and he said anxiously: "Your Majesty, this matter is inappropriate. The imperial family has always been responsible for city defense."

"I'm afraid I can't even sleep well!" Recalling what happened last time, Emperor Long'an sneered, and said again: "However, the most urgent thing is that the Western Qiang Mission is coming, this time there is no room for loss, you just Don't shirk any more."

Shui Rong knelt down and said: "Since the emperor has an order, I dare not disobey, I must do my best, I just beg the emperor, it is only a temporary replacement, and when the emperor finds a suitable candidate, he will be relieved."

"Forget it. You are too cautious. People in the court call you King Zixian, and I regard you as a humerus." Emperor Long'an made the water dissolve, nodded and smiled: "With you here, I can rest easy."

At this moment, the servant hurried in and knelt down with a thud: "Your Majesty, there is an urgent report from the palace! Empress, Empress Dowager, please return to the palace immediately."

Emperor Long'an rubbed his forehead with a headache: "What's the matter again!"

The servant's face flushed red, he still hesitated: "Yes, yes, yes..." He hesitated.

Seeing this, Shui Rong said: "The emperor should return to the palace quickly, I'm afraid something really happened."

Emperor Long'an sighed: "It's an eventful autumn! If that's the case, I'm going back to the palace first, so you can rest."

"Long live congratulations!"

After sending the emperor out, Shui Rong went to the study, but a slight smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.Qi Han approached and said in a low voice, "Congratulations, my lord!"

There was no joy on Shui Rong's face, as he walked, he said indifferently: "What's so exciting, this king is standing on the edge of the blade now. Hmph."

If I answered a wrong word just now, or if the emperor showed a little emotion when he proposed to establish the king of Wu, all the trust in the emperor before would immediately collapse, and even the king of Wu would be involved, let alone the important task of the defense of the capital city. .

After all, he had a certain chance of winning what happened last time.It is not difficult for the emperor to become a little suspicious of himself after passing by someone with a heart.

Seriously, accompanying a king is like accompanying a tiger.

As he expected, the matter of Yi Chu will not go smoothly. The biggest obstacle is still the clan. The previous efforts may come to naught because of King Jing's words.

A hint of sarcasm curled up on the corner of the water-soluble lips, and he paused: "Go and find out, what happened in the palace?"

Either nothing happened, or it was an earth-shattering event.

Shui Rong guessed it right, something serious happened in the palace.And it is the most sensitive thing in all dynasties - witchcraft.

Concubine Zhou Guifei was found to have an affair with the guards in the palace. Then, when the Jinlan Palace was searched, two dolls were found, one with the queen's name and birth date written on it, and the other with the prince's birth date written on it.

The palace has always preferred to kill by mistake rather than indulge in such things. If it happened to an innocent concubine, there might still be some doubts. The problem is that the seventh son of Concubine Zhou is ten years old and smart. She is an old man, so she has always been liked by the emperor, and more importantly, because of the queen's poor health, the noble concubine Zhou was recently given the right to assist the six palaces.

As soon as this happened, the palace was like a mountain shaking and an earthquake.First of all, Concubine Zhou was deprived of the title of concubine, given a cup of poisoned wine, and ordered to commit suicide. All the maids in the palace were either given death or executed with sticks, and even the unsuspecting rough envoys were expelled to the Yang Palace.

The inner garden of the palace was filled with blood and blood.As a result, the status of the seventh son of the emperor plummeted.

The turmoil in the inner palace soon spread to the outer court. Concubine Zhou's father was punished for this incident, dismissed from office and sentenced to death, and the whole house was confiscated.The noble concubine Zhou's family has always been close to the king of Wei, so it can be said that they kill birds with one stone.

At this time, the national teacher came in and said that the prince had suffered a curse before, so he acted absurdly. After a few insinuations, the prince wrote another letter from the East Palace, regretting and admitting his mistakes.

After all, father and son bonded, so Emperor Long'an's heart softened a bit, so he summoned Shui Rong and asked him what he thought.

Shui Rong replied indifferently: "It's better to believe what is there than to believe what is not. Since the national teacher said so, there must be his reason."

Emperor Long'an nodded: "I'm also thinking, I taught the prince himself, no matter how absurd it is, it's not like this, but I didn't expect someone to do it secretly."

Shui Rong closed his eyes for a moment, then suddenly said: "Your Majesty, I have a merciless request."

"What did you say?"

"Because of the assassins, His Royal Highness King Wei has been confined in the mansion for quite a long time. Since the Emperor is magnanimous and forgiven the Crown Prince, why not pardon King Wei as well to show His Majesty Hongde's kindness." Shui Rong said calmly.

What Emperor Long'an lacked was this step, but the Royal Party of Wei didn't dare to say it. The princelings were happy to let King Wei stay in confinement for a few more days, so when Emperor Long'an heard it, he felt very happy and nodded: "The King of the North is right. That's it. Pardon the King of Wei and leave the mansion. However, the matter in the middle of the court is still forgotten. Regarding the matter of the Xiqiang mission, you will go out thirty miles from the west gate tomorrow to meet him."

"According to the order!"

After Shui Rong retreated, the hall fell silent, and a person walked out from the inner hall slowly.Emperor Long'an smiled and said: "How about it, King Jing, this water solution is really magnanimous."

Jing Wang Yuwen nodded: "I can't say, I was thinking too much. Regardless of character and talent, the Northern King is well-deserved No. 1 in the court."

That's what he said, but he didn't really feel relieved.This water solution, if it wasn't really magnanimous, it was extremely scheming, making it impossible to fathom.