Xie Xiang

Liu Zao came in a panic, and when Xie Yi denied it, she felt embarrassed again, feeling that she couldn't hold her breath.There was a smile on her face, she wanted to restrain herself, the corners of her lips were not curved, but the smile flowed from her eyes again, and she asked Xie Yi, "Where is Mr. Xie going?"

Xie Yi stepped forward, bowed to her, and replied: "The king of Changyi once again complained that the family's financial situation is difficult, and begged the imperial court for mercy. I am about to report this matter to His Majesty."

When Liu Zao heard this, he took advantage of the situation and said, "Since you want to report, let's talk while walking."

Xie Yi has nothing to do.

This place is not far from the Proclamation Room. They walked side by side and walked through several palace roads. The snow on the road was swept away, but the ground was still slippery. Liu Zao said: "Thank you, take care of your step."

Xie Yi's demeanor was dignified, and every step she took was very steady, there was no need to remind her, on the contrary, she was sometimes anxious and irritated, and her steps flew like flying, which made people worry.Only Xie Yi didn't point it out, she responded, and told her about the matter to report: "The imperial court spends a lot of money with the King of Changyi every year, so we don't have to cry poorly every year. The King of Changyi and his father are running the business locally. Nearly [-] years, it can be said that the roots are deeply rooted, and the current throne may not be incapable of doing anything."

Liu Zao listened and nodded. In fact, she wanted to ask why there were rumors that Mr. Xie's marriage was fixed. It was just that the state affairs were at hand, so it was better to get down to business first, so she said in a deliberative tone: "Move with him for a while." Move, live somewhere else."

This method is very good.Xie Yi also thought the same way, she said: "It's just that he said in the report every year that he didn't spend enough, and the court didn't look good, as if he was really embezzling him. According to my opinion, send an envoy to visit and find out how many he will spend. Where have all the rewards been used? If there is no problem, I will give him a lieutenant, and I will not have to cry with the court in the future, and it will also show your majesty's generosity and benevolence."

Liu Zao also felt good when he heard it.The king of Changyi couldn't stir up any disturbances anymore, no one in Chang'an City was looking towards him, and there were people in his mansion watching, so he sent envoys to check just in case.Giving him a noble title and letting him live by himself will show the court's grace.

Liu Zao said: "I know that Xie Xiang is very wise, and everything can be resolved."

What kind of wisdom is this? Let other ministers come, and most of them will decide like this.Xie Yi glanced at her, but saw that His Majesty's eyes were full of seriousness, and he was really praising her.Xie Yi turned his eyes to other places, not daring to look too much at her.

However, as soon as her eyes turned away, Xie Yi felt indifferent again, fearing that His Majesty would be disappointed again, she was about to say something when Liu Zao continued: "The rest is to choose who will be the envoy. The choice will be left to Prime Minister Xie. Discussion. When the envoy returns to Chang'an, he will report the detailed situation of the king of Changyi, and then discuss it."

She spoke in detail, and after she finished speaking, she smiled again: "These thank yous have long been caressed about, I'm just exhorting you in vain." Her voice was very cheerful, and she didn't feel that her thanks were indifferent at all, as if as long as she was in front of her eyes, she would Enough to make her happy endlessly.

Xie Yi narrowed her eyes, and said in a gentle voice: "I didn't expect that, His Majesty's instructions just make up for the deficiencies of the minister."

Liu Zao was even happier immediately, and kept looking at Xie Yi.

It stands to reason that His Majesty has been the emperor for several years, and his thoughts have become much deeper, and his majesty has become more and more serious day by day. Her eyes should also be very deep.However, every time he looked at her, His Majesty's gaze was very clean, no matter whether she was happy or sad, annoyed or worried, it was always extremely clear, without any hint of possessiveness or persecution.

Xie Yi stopped and looked ahead, the Xuanshi Hall was not far away, she raised her sleeves and saluted, "The matter has been reported, I will take my leave."

Liu Zao was surprised, she didn't expect that she was going to leave, so she held back a sentence: "It's cold, Mr. Xie went to the proclamation room to warm up by the fire before going."

Xie Yi said: "The matter of the King of Changyi should be resolved as soon as possible. I dare not delay."

Liu Zao's eyes darkened.The matter of King Changyi is not urgent at all, Prime Minister Xie just doesn't want to go with her to the announcement room.But she wasn't too sad, she was even very satisfied, just outside the government office, Xie Xiang smiled at her, it was so beautiful.

Liu Zao said, "Then Qing will go."

Xie Yi saluted again, and Fang Shun went back the same way.She didn't walk fast and didn't look back, but she just knew that His Majesty must be watching her off.

In fact, she didn't want to wrong His Majesty, put her heart in the cold, make her sad, and make her worry.

But she had to wrong her.

Liu Zao didn't feel aggrieved at all, she was no longer the little emperor who was at a loss after seeing the copper lamp by Prime Minister Xie, she had her own opinions, knew how to bear, and understood how hard it was for Prime Minister Xie.

She went back to the announcement room, thinking of the man named Chen Mu.It's not easy for her to ask Xie Xiang, how could such rumors spread.But she can check it herself.

Liu Zao ordered Hu Ao to come forward and gave him some instructions in a low voice.Hu Ao took the order to go, and found out the cause before dark.

It's just that Chen Mu is over [-] years old and has no wife, which is quite controversial.He ate wine with others that day, everyone drank wine, and they were all the children of the big family who are used to words and deeds, so there was a conflict in their words, and they ridiculed Chen Mu a few words, saying that he is old and has no wife, and is useless.

Chen Mu was ashamed, and felt ashamed, at first he was silent, but then he didn't know where he was hurting, and he shouted that he and Xie Xiang had already made an agreement, and the sixth ceremony would be celebrated in a few days.This statement was earth-shattering, those people were mostly sober, and looked at Chen Mu with respectful eyes, it was a joke to ask him tentatively.When Chen Mu saw their arrogance and condescension, his vanity arose, and he firmly said, marriage is not a joke.

"That's what happened that day." Hu Ao carefully checked Chen Mu's family affairs, "It is true that he has no wives, but there are many concubines. I heard that the old lady in Xie Xiang's house was married to the Chen family. There are close contacts and a lot of help.”

Although he didn't say it clearly, Liu Zao also understood that it was probably Xie Xiang's mother who had taken a fancy to Chen Mu and wanted to marry Xie Xiang, but Xie Xiang refused, and they had no choice but to delay.

Then think about Xie Xiang's two half-brothers who have never been able to do much, and they are just county magistrates in remote places.Chen Mu is the cousin of those two.Liu Zao guessed what the old lady was thinking.It's just that I feel sorry for my son and want to use Xie Xiang to increase the power of the Chen family and benefit the parents and children.

Liu Zao waved his hands with a cold face, and Hu Ao stepped aside silently.

With the momentum of Xie Xiang, it is very easy to deal with Chen Mu, and it has been delayed until today, but it is just hindering the old lady.Liu Zao was very angry when he wanted it.

Seeing Xie Yi the next day, anger appeared on her face.Xie Yi also knew that since she had heard about this, she would probably figure it out, and instead comforted her: "Your Majesty, don't be angry, it's not worth it."

Liu Zao was still angry, and said: "Drive him out of Beijing, and don't allow him to come back."

Xie Yi smiled, but did not refute.

Liu Zao lowered his voice again, and added: "Not to mention he is not allowed to see you." The marriage has been fixed, and he will be hired soon.Liu Zao felt very angry even after hearing the story.Neither she nor Xie Xiang ever heard the rumor that "the marriage is fixed, and they will be hired soon", so how can he say it confidently.

Xie Yi's smile subsided.

Liu Zao said again: "The same is true for the ministers, who spread the rumors randomly and have no power to distinguish right from wrong. They are in vain as ministers of the country!"

This is venting anger.Xie Yi said something for the ministers: "No one expected Chen Mu to have such courage."

Liu Zao was still angry, with resentment in his small eyes, and said: "It's too light to just drive him out of Beijing, I'll charge him with a crime and exile Jiaozhi."

Jiaozhi is thousands of miles away, and it is a place of miasma. Most of the sinners who were exiled in the past would not survive if they were looked after.When Chen Mu was exiled, he just lingered on his last breath and endured several months of torture.

Xie Yi didn't quite agree with it.Liu Zao looked at her and asked, "Does Mr. Xie disagree?"

"He made mistakes, but not so much."

This is a fair word.Moreover, this matter is still Mr. Xie's private matter. If the punishment is excessive, it will affect Mr. Xie's majesty.But Liu Zao was still not happy.

Xie Yi sighed, and comforted: "Why should Your Majesty bother with him? But a person who has nothing to do with him, why bother with him?"

Liu Zao was not angry when he was persuaded by the unrelated people.

Seeing that she had been comforted, Xie Yi wanted to leave.

But Liu Zao called her and said, "Let's not hurry."

Xie Yi sat back on the couch again, waiting for her to speak.

Liu Zao was very hesitant, she looked at Xie Yi, then lowered her head again, not to meet her gaze.Seeing this, Xie Yi gently moved her hands on her knees, feeling a little uncomfortable.

After a while, Liu Zao plucked up his courage, raised his head, looked at Xie Yi seriously, and said, "Mr. Xie once said that he has never had any feelings for me. Then..." She paused, her expression stiffened, extremely nervous , but she still bravely said, "It's been more than two years, thank you for treating me, but has there ever been a relationship between a man and a woman?"