Xie Xiang

This bottle of coral tree was donated by the local government in the second year of Liu Zao's accession to the throne.

The branches are straight and bright, and when placed in the hall, they shine brightly, and there is no one incomparable.It is a rare thing in the world, even Liu Zao has never seen better coral than this bottle of coral tree.

She remembered very clearly that the herring pendant was in the coral, stuck in a small crack, it was very firm, and it would not fall down if it was moved at will.There is only a short section of red rope exposed outside. Because it is similar in color to coral, it can only be discovered by very careful observation.

She searched carefully three times, but did not find the red rope.

Where did Herring Pei go?Liu Zao was confused, but suddenly her eyes lit up and she ran to the study.

Xie Yi is reading the memorial.

In the past few days, the court has been in chaos, and the counties and states have also mixed in. One thing is piled up in one place, and the clues are really complicated.But it didn't bother her, after one day, there were only a dozen or so scrolls left of the bamboo slips piled up to the height of a person.

Hearing the sound, Xie Yi looked up, saw Liu Zao coming, and said with a smile, "What are you doing in such a panic?"

Liu Zao originally wanted to ask her whether the herring pendant hidden in the coral tree was on her, but then thought that if it wasn't, the jade pendant had been lost when it was moved, Xiang Xie might be sorry, so he changed his mouth and said: "I'll come back Yes, I'll come and see you."

Xie Yi stepped aside and asked her to sit beside her.

Speaking of it, in more than ten years, if it was an ordinary family, the grandson would be a toddler.But they get together less and leave more, and after all these years, their affection has not diminished in the slightest.

Liu Zao leaned over and saw that Xie Yi had written all the instructions on the blank bamboo slips instead of directly writing them on the memorial.She frowned slightly, but said nothing.

Xie Yi handed it to her, and said: "The ones below were approved first, you can copy the instructions to the memorial while it's still early."

In this way, except for the emperor's close servants, no one would know that Xie Yi wrote the memorial.

Liu Zao obediently took the pen and began to write.Xie Yi continued to look at the bamboo slips in her hand.

After Xie Yi finished approving the remaining dozen or so memorials, Liu Zao still had half of them unfinished.She didn't bother her, but got up quietly and walked out.

There were a lot of utensils piled up in the outer hall, they had settled their status, Xie Yi would definitely live in the palace for a long time, so the prime minister's mansion sent all the utensils she was used to in daily life.

Xie Yi was busy reading the memorabilia during the day, so they put them in the side hall and put them back when she was free.

Seeing her coming out, Hu Ao followed behind her.

Liu Zao was afraid that others would not serve Xie Yi well, so he simply gave Hu Ao to her.Hu Ao looked very winking, knowing that she was probably going to put away the utensils, so he said: "Your Majesty, don't be in a hurry to move, after a few days, there must be changes."

If the success is not achieved, His Majesty will not give up, and there will probably be another fight.These utensils will eventually have to be moved to Jiaofangdian.

But Xie Yi smiled, and said: "It's okay." She called a few palace attendants and laid out all the things she used frequently, and locked the rest in the storeroom.

Seeing this, Hu Ao didn't say anything, and directly opened Liu Zao's inner vault, put Xie Yi's things in it, made a book, and took the account book of the inner vault, showed it to Xie Yi, and said: " I almost forgot, Your Majesty has ordered that all affairs in the palace are up to the ruler, this is the booklet of His Majesty's internal treasury, if you need anything, just order it."

Xie Yi smiled, His Majesty handed over all of her small treasury.

First the jade seal, then the memorial, then Hu Ao gave it to her, and the small treasury gave it to her.Liu Zao had endured it for many years, and he was determined to be famous, so he hurriedly brought out all the good things to Xie Yi.

Xie Yi ordered Hu Ao to put away the account book, and was not in a hurry to open it.

After she had arranged all the utensils, Liu Zao also finished copying.

She can stay with Xie Yi for as long as she wants now, for some reason, a feeling of complacency arises in her heart, she glances at Xie Yi from time to time, unable to restrain her smile.

Even the anger of being obstructed after Li Li disappeared, and he was not angry at all.

Xie Yi felt that she was a bit stupid, and that she was probably terminally ill, and the medicine stone was useless, so she let her go.

For a whole night, they, an emperor and a former prime minister, did nothing but cuddle up to each other, listen to the wind outside, and say a few insignificant words, just wasting time like this.

In the early morning of the next day, Liu Zao was worried about something, the outside of the hall was still dark, and even the palace people hadn't got up before she woke up.As soon as she woke up, she got out of bed lightly.

If Xiang Xie found the herring pendant, he would definitely carry it with him, just like she always carried the sachet.

When she got out of bed, she wanted to immediately look for Xie Yi's changed clothes yesterday, but when she turned around and saw Xie Yi's sleeping face, she couldn't move her legs.She sat on the side of the bed and looked at Xie Yi quietly, her heart was soft.

I reviewed all the memorials with Xie Yi because Mrs. Xie was used to being busy, and I'm afraid she wouldn't be used to it when she was suddenly free. Besides, she was so talented that she shouldn't be buried in this harem for her.As for the ministers learning that the harem is usurping and interfering in state affairs, she is not afraid, she can handle it.

But Xie Xiang didn't leave his handwriting on the memorial.

Liu Zao didn't know what it was like, he was both happy and sad.She had an idea on the spot, what is the use of using the jade seal and Xie Xiang, the Jade Seal of Chuanguo is just a symbol, she should do more.

The matter of Lihou seems to have failed, but in fact it has taken a big step forward.

After Sun Ciqing was dealt with, those ministers who danced the most vigorously were sentenced to be traitors. Next time, even if the ministers wanted to oppose fiercely, they had to consider whether their bodies were strong enough to survive the disaster of imprisonment.

Liu Zao looked at Xie Yi, couldn't help but leaned down, and kissed the corner of her mouth. Afraid of waking her up, he straightened up quickly and looked at her a little nervously until he was sure that she was still sleeping soundly and undisturbed. , Fang tiptoed to the side hall.

According to the rules in the palace, the clothes changed on that day will be collected by the palace people the next day.Liu Zao easily found Xie Yi's changed clothes.The outer robe was neatly folded in one place, and after wearing it for a day, there were no wrinkles, and it was almost the same as the new clothes.

Liu Zao poked into his sleeve pocket and felt for a while, but they were all empty. After thinking about it, he found the sachet that Xie Xiang was wearing today. When he opened it, it was only bluegrass, not jade.

Where did it go? Could it be that it was really lost?Liu Zao thought for a while, then returned to the inner hall and went to the dressing table.

She didn't look through it immediately, but observed for a while, and saw a wooden box, small but delicate.She had a premonition, took the wooden box and opened it, and she really saw the herring lying quietly inside.

Liu Zao immediately felt as if he had eaten honey, his heart was full of sweetness, and he was a little complacent, thinking about when Xie Xiang found out.

So Xie Yi woke up and saw Liu Zao fully dressed, sitting upright in front of the bed with a serious face.It's just that her expression is serious, but her eyes are shining, and she can't hide her joy.

Seeing her wake up, Liu Zao coughed lightly, and asked seriously: "I lost a jade pendant, but where is it from Qing?"

Xie Yi guessed it, imitating her appearance, and asked seriously: "Which one?"

"The herring pendant given by Emperor Wu is the one I entrust to my life as a token of love."

Xie Yi acted like he was in deep thought, and murmured: "Then we have to ask His Majesty who he loves."

Liu Zao couldn't hold back anymore, with smiles in his eyes, he threw himself on her, hugged her tightly, and asked, "When did you find out?"

"That day."

Liu Zao was taken aback.The coral tree is a gift from her. If you just watch it normally, you will not be able to find it. Only by cherishing it very much and looking carefully can you find out the tricks in it.She thought that Xie Xiang cherished the things she gave her so much, and she was very happy, but she never thought that she would find out that day.

At that time, Xie Xiang was about to resign and leave Beijing.

She thought that Xie Xiang was annoying her to be entangled, and she would rather hang up the crown and leave than stay far away.Therefore, she made a plan to see her forever, and quietly hid the herring pendant in the coral, hoping to let it accompany Xie Xiangyuan on a journey.

Liu Zao was speechless for a long time.The elegant fragrance of Xie Yi's body was faint, surrounding her, Liu Zao slowly moved his body, put his ear to Xie Yi's chest, and listened to her heartbeat.

"Xie Xiang..." she said softly, "Did you fall in love with me then?"

Her tone was full of disbelief and cautious expectation.Xie Yi felt distressed when she heard that, even now, after more than ten years of their love, His Majesty still puts himself in a lower position than her.

"Maybe earlier, but I dare not face it directly." She replied truthfully.

Liu Zao hugged her even tighter.She was so happy that she spoke incoherently, she rubbed against Xie Yi's neck, asking for consent: "Mr. Xie, I don't want to go to court today, but I just want to stay with you, let's go for a day."

She didn't want to go anywhere, she just wanted to stay with Xie Yi, only by staying with Xie Yi could her surprise last longer and longer.As she spoke, she looked at Xie Yi, her eyes were clear and bright, making it impossible for anyone to say no.

So Xie Yi couldn't speak, so she had to obey her, shortened the time a little, and said, "Let's leave for half an hour."

Half an hour is also good.Liu Zao was easily satisfied, and she would obediently agree to what Xie Xiang said at this time.

Half an hour later, Xuan Shi Hall was filled with horror.

Sun Ciqing couldn't deny the matter of rebellion, but the ministers wanted to take it lightly on whoever was rebellious, lest if they didn't pay attention, they would implicate themselves.What Liu Zao wanted was deterrence.Since it is necessary to deter, it is not enough to talk about it, just a few words of intimidation, it must be bloody.

After Li Wen was promoted to prime minister, the post of Ting Wei became vacant.

When Liu Zao became His Royal Highness, he was promoted to Jingzhao Hanping as Tingwei and deputy to the prime minister to try Sun Ciqing's case together.As for Jingzhao, one was with Xie Dang.

Han Ping had always acted according to the emperor's eyes. Seeing that she was interrogating with her, all the ministers were anxious to show their loyalty to the emperor.Because everyone opposed the post-establishment, Sun Ciqing yelled the most fiercely, so most of the ministers have had contacts with him recently. At this juncture, it is hard to tell.How can the ministers not be afraid?

Liu Zao understood that these ministers should not be too kind to them on weekdays.She only needs officials who can govern the world for her, and she cannot tolerate "virtuous ministers" who point fingers.In the next few days, according to the confession made by Han Ping, those officials who were rebellious would be killed, demoted or exiled, all of them would be expelled, and the vacant seats would be placed in the firm position of the empress. Don't move those who stand beside her.

Acting like this, in fact, already has the domineering attitude of "those who follow me will prosper, and those who oppose me will perish", but Liu Zao felt that he was going well, and Xie Yi watched, after all, he still had some affection, and the government affairs did not suffer major setbacks. All right.

So smoothly to the winter solstice, Liu Zao suddenly fell ill.