Xie Xiang

The heartbeat heard by the ear, from fuzzy to clear, one by one, very stable.Liu Zao pressed against her chest, listened, and asked, "You want me to be kind to myself, so what about you, why don't you treat yourself kindly?"

Liu Zao felt Xie Yi's chest rise and fall after she finished saying this.Xie Yi raised her hand, stroked her temples, and said, "You understand in your heart."

Liu Zao smiled bitterly, his expression lightened, and he said: "The rumors can be quelled, as long as we stand up, you and I will be a proper couple."

Xie Yi closed her eyes, frowned slightly, and couldn't bear to listen any more.But Liu Zao continued: "But you won't want to. We have no name or status, people in the world will only talk about you, and no matter how ugly the dirty water is, they will only be poured on you. When you mention me, you can only sigh at most. , to the emperor, being romantic is nothing but a lack, and it doesn't hurt the ears. But once the empress is established, it will be different. If I say the word "empress", I will become a willful, absurd, stupid emperor, shameless, and disregarding etiquette .The word Shengming has nothing to do with me again. How can you bear to see me in this situation."

Liu Zao said expressionlessly: "But my sageness is to tarnish your reputation to fulfill it? Can I just drag you down blindly? It doesn't count if I drag you down for half your life, even your reputation in the world is involved? "

"Stop talking." Xie Yi said.

Liu Zao didn't seem to hear it, and asked directly: "Can you bear it? Since you were a child and became a prime minister, didn't you think about leaving your name in history? If you didn't think about it, why did you restrain your family and not do evil?" If you don’t bully the common people, why do you keep yourselves clean, and even if you overstep, you never want to join forces with treacherous and unscrupulous people?”

She asked sharply, Xie Yi couldn't deny it even if he wanted to.

Liu Zao also has a temper. After holding back her anger for a day, she finally said all the words.She was not angry with Xie Yi, but hated herself for being incompetent, but once she said the words, it seemed like she was pressing Xie Yi.

Liu Zao held his breath and felt that he was not happy to say it, but after he finished speaking, he felt regretful.She said she was very happy, but where is Xie Xiang?

Thinking of Xie Xiang, most of Liu Zao's anger disappeared, and the rest was guilt.As she said, she can only drag Xie Xiang down, and can't give her anything.

She sat up, seeing the tiredness on Xie Yi's face and the calmness in his eyes, she felt sad beyond words.She had been ill for many days, and Xie Xianghe once had a peaceful night's sleep. Her spirit was all supported by force, but she kept persecuting her.

Seeing that she had calmed down, Xie Yi asked her to lie down again, and said, "Of course I care, but your matters are more important, so it doesn't matter if I compromise a little bit. There is no way in the world to have the best of both worlds, as long as it is generally good, you will be fine." It's complete."

Compared to Liu Zao's rage, she was much calmer, as if she had never heard the rumors, and as if she really didn't care about fame.

Liu Zao asked: "Do you think it's worth it for you and me to stay with each other in exchange for a lifetime of fame?"

"It's worth it if your Majesty doesn't waver." Xie Yi replied.

She spoke neatly, as if it was an extremely easy task, but Liu Zao saw the helplessness and gloom in her eyes.Liu Zao suddenly thought, Prime Minister Xie must have anticipated today's situation a long time ago, how long did it take her to make the decision to use her reputation to fulfill her sageness.

I'm afraid it was just for a moment, maybe she didn't even hesitate.

Xie Xiang puts her first in everything, does she really have the heart to let her bear the reputation of being a sycophant for her?

Liu Zao suddenly became enlightened, and she said: "I will not let you down. I will be a good emperor, be praised for thousands of years, and make you proud of me."

When she said this, Xie Yi thought that she had let go and was no longer obsessed with Lihou, so she said comfortingly, "I am proud of you."

Liu Zao looked at her, smiled, and said nothing.

After another two days, his vitality gradually recovered, Liu Zao avoided Xie Yi, called a group of ministers, and said something.

"I have today, not because of fighting, but because of thanking my prime minister for repaying the government. Please don't trap me in a place of ungratefulness."

These words are not insignificant.All the ministers knew it in their hearts, and the words of false talk disappeared in a flash. It's hard to say what they thought in their hearts, at least they didn't dare to mention it again.

Liu Zao still felt that it was not enough, found out those few people who talked badly in private, found their own excuses, deposed them for their crimes, sent them to Cochin, and never pardoned them. Officials who said that the prime minister was not good, and complained about the prime minister's power, were all sent out of Beijing.

Although they were all charged with other crimes, no one with a discerning eye could see that His Majesty was really angry this time, and made up his mind to seek justice for the Prime Minister.

The movement was so big, Liu Zao didn't deliberately conceal it, how could Xie Yi not know.I just thought that His Majesty was young and energetic, and after she pressured her to no longer raise him, she had to give her a place to vent, and that the charges she had made were all true, so she never blamed her, only persuaded her. She restrained herself a little.

Some ministers are out of selfishness, but there are also many ministers who are fair people, so don't chill their hearts.

Liu Zao knew how to measure, dealt with those people, and then did nothing.Afterwards, she got along with Xie Yi as usual, being close and respectful, occasionally a little clingy, but never missed a big deal.

When Zhengdan was approaching, Liu Zao issued an edict, ordering talented people from all over the world to enter Beijing in the spring of the next year, and she wanted to pick up scholars.Seeing this, the ministers turned pale with shock. There are more than a hundred talented people in the world. With an edict, at least a few hundred people will enter Beijing in the coming year.

All the ministers entered the palace one after another and asked His Majesty why he suddenly picked up a scholar.Liu Zaodao said that the court is dull, there is no orchestra, no poems and songs, so I am looking for a few wise men to decorate it.The ministers are relieved, His Majesty is just looking for some actors to have fun, and it will not hinder the court.

Xie Yi knew that His Majesty was not such a leisurely person, and for his own pleasure, he spent so much time and energy, but no matter what she asked, Liu Zao refused to say anything.

Xie Yi felt a little helpless when a child grew up and was disobedient, but Liu Zao was very interested. He picked a sunny day after the snow to find Xie Yi, and said to her mysteriously: "I love you!" You go somewhere."

She picked the timing just right, Xie Yi had just finished her work and had a little free time, the next day was to rest and take a bath, even if His Majesty wanted to mess around for a while, it didn't matter.

Xie Yi followed her.

Liu Zao led the people and went to the palace.

Seeing this, Xie Yi couldn't help being surprised, he had walked through the palace countless times, almost every corner, so it was not worth being so mysterious.Liu Zao didn't say anything, just held Xie Yi's hand firmly, and led her straight up the palace road.

Today the palace road is extremely quiet, there are no palace people or palace guards coming and going, it can be seen that they have been deliberately cleared.Xie Yi also noticed that His Majesty was dressed very solemnly, even though it was not the crown worn in the grand ceremony, it was also a rather solemn robe.

Liu Zao was holding her hand and her fingers were already intertwined. She looked ahead and walked steadily, but Xie Yi could see that His Majesty's expression was a little stiff, she seemed very nervous.

Xie Yi vaguely guessed something, and also became nervous.

Both of them stiffened and walked stiffly, not daring to look at each other.Liu Zao thought that he had to talk to Xie Xiangruo, otherwise Xie Xiangruo would have guessed it, and there would be no surprises.She prepared for a long time, just to make Xie Xiang happy.

She racked her brains and managed to squeeze out a sentence: "There are a few people today."

Xie Yi was able to speak well, but under the influence of Liu Zao, her heart beat extremely fast, as if she could jump out of her mouth.She didn't dare to open her mouth casually, so she nodded rigorously, closed her mouth, and hummed, thinking in her heart that His Majesty must be well prepared for today, if she wants to surprise her, she has to pretend that she doesn't know anything good.

Hu Ao was behind them, watching them say a single word that was neither salty nor bland, and answered only one word in a serious and calm manner. , you have to think that they are angry and cold war.

Walk all the way to the front of Jiaofang Hall.

Liu Zao took a step and was about to push his hand to the door. From the corner of his eye, he caught sight of Hu Ao shaking his head anxiously at her. He quickly withdrew his hand, took out a black ribbon from his sleeve, and said to Xie Yi word by word: "Yes!" , Cover your eyes and go in."

Xie Yi realized that covering his eyes before entering the palace was a very common thing, and it would be abnormal not to cover his eyes, so he tried his best to speak in a calm and steady tone: "I almost forgot."

Liu Zao also nodded, almost forgot.

Hu Ao turned his head silently, determined not to say anything later.Anyway, no matter what kind of mistakes, they can justify each other.

Liu Zao walked behind Xie Yi and covered her eyes with a ribbon.Seeing the pattern of the ribbon, Xie Yi was distracted, thinking that this ribbon is somewhat similar to the forehead ribbon worn by Li Linjie and His Majesty many years ago.But in the next moment, the ribbon covered her eyes, and her eyes were completely dark, with only a little dim light left, and she couldn't see anything.

Xie Yi was at a loss for a moment, but soon a soft but reliable hand held her, and said softly to her, "I will guide you."

The next moment, she heard the sound of the palace door opening.