People who think I'm ugly are so sweet

The death of Xie Ji caused an uproar in Shangjing, the emperor was furious, and killed the shadow guards who protected Xie Ji from the Tianji Camp; the accompanying officials on the Huaishui trip were suspended pending investigation; Those who passed were all arrested and interrogated.

In the early court, Shen Guogong expressed his grief over Xie Ji's death, and he did not forget to remind the holy priest of Dali Temple that he should find someone to replace him as soon as possible.

"Does Uncle Guo have a good candidate?"

As soon as the Holy Majesty said this, all the ministers looked at each other, exchanging meaningful glances.According to the practice of this dynasty, the Dali Temple Minister should be succeeded by the Dali Temple Shaoqing.The current Shaoqing of Dali Temple was Xie Ji's favorite student before his death. The Holy One didn't want to promote him, but instead asked Shen Guogong for his opinion.Could it be that Master Chengsheng really wanted to take this opportunity to suppress Xie Dang?

"The censor of the right, Li Qingyu, has served as an inspector for many years. He is self-denying and devoted to public affairs. He is upright, impartial and non-partisan. I think that Mr. Li is very appropriate."

When the ministers heard the words, eye contact was no longer enough to satisfy them, and they whispered among themselves.Who doesn't know that Li Qing is Shen Guogong's son-in-law, and he doesn't avoid suspicion so much. Could it be that Xie Ji's death really made him forget his self-satisfaction?Your Majesty can bear this?

The Son of Heaven smiled and nodded, "I can't rest assured about the person recommended by my uncle." He turned around and looked at Xu Taihe who was standing in the front row, "Xu Aiqing, what's your opinion?"

Xu Taihe hurriedly bowed his waist and came out, bowed his hands and said: "I think there is nothing wrong with Mr. Li."

"There's nothing wrong with it," Song Yanche savored these words, and said with a smile, "I understand. Let me consider this matter."

The news of the morning court soon reached the ears of Empress Dowager Shen. "The emperor really asked elder brother that?"

"Yes, how can our news be wrong." Bai Zhi smiled, "Now that the emperor lacks Mr. Xie as his right-hand man, we must not let our Mr. Shen make up his mind in everything? Madam, the current Shen family is already incomparable. .”

Having said that, Empress Dowager Shen was not happy. "When the water is full, it overflows, and when the moon is full, it loses. It may not be a good thing for the Shen family to be dominant. You can ask someone to send a message to the eldest brother, telling him to act cautiously at the moment and avoid doing things that show off."

"Your Majesty, worry too much. The emperor's kindness to Mr. Shen is obvious to all. Not to mention the previous dynasty, even in the harem, the emperor has gone to Zhaoren Palace more often."

Empress Dowager Shen looked thoughtful and said, "I hope I'm overthinking."

"Queen Mother," a court lady came to report, "Prince Rui is here."

Empress Dowager Shen stood up suddenly, "Qing'er is back? Come on, bring him to see Ai's family."

I haven't seen her in two months, Song Yanqing has turned darker and thinner a lot, the contours of her face have become more refined, the childishness of a boy has faded away, and she looks more like a mature man.No matter how honorable the Empress Dowager Shen is, she is a mother after all.Seeing Song Yanqing after two months, I couldn't help but get red eyes, "Qing'er, you've lost weight."

The two mothers and sons spoke their own words, and the Empress Dowager Shen asked about the captivity of Princess Huiyang. Song Yanqing told the ins and outs of the matter one by one. Wang and Concubine Ning should also feel at ease. By the way, Qinger, have you seen your imperial brother since you came back?"

Song Yanqing said: "When I went, the emperor was discussing matters with several ministers in the Qinzheng Hall, so the emperor asked me to come first to pay my respects to the queen mother."

Empress Dowager Shen nodded, "At this time, they have almost finished discussing, you go quickly, don't keep your brother waiting for a long time."

"Yes."

Song Yanqing came out of Fenghua Palace and went directly to Qinzheng Hall, just in time to meet several ministers coming out of it, saw Song Yanqing, stepped aside to salute, Song Yanqing nodded slightly to them, and was about to enter the hall when he heard a person say: " My lord, please stay."

It's Yao Min from the Ministry of Finance. "Master Yao."

"My lord, can I take a step to speak?"

The two walked a few steps to ensure that no one could hear their conversation, before Yao Min said: "The prince must have known the sad news about Mr. Xie, right?"

Song Yanqing said: "Master Yao, if you have anything to say, you might as well say it directly."

Yao Min sighed, "Since Mr. Xie left, although His Majesty ordered a thorough investigation, he has not yet appointed a presiding judge. Moreover, His Majesty has promoted the Shen family a lot these days. This, this really chills us." Ah." Yao Min is genuinely thanking the party, unlike other people who follow others, he really admires Xie Ji's talent and character and only looks up to him.Now that Mrs. Xie died, Shengshang said on the surface that he wanted to investigate, but the actions he could do were not painful or itchy, and he used Shen Dang so much. Now Shen Guogong is powerful and unscrupulous. He is an official who stands on the side of Xie's family. He was in danger, panicked, what's more, he didn't even dare to enter the door of Xie's mansion, and turned around to find Shen Dang to show his hospitality.

Yao Min said earnestly: "If things go on like this, I'm afraid that the government will be chaotic and the officialdom will be corrupt. I hope the prince will persuade His Majesty more, so as not to be taken advantage of by those who want to."

Song Yanqing didn't say yes, nor did she say no, she just said: "I know this matter well."

Song Yanche and Song Yanqing have always been brothers and friends, and they have a strong relationship.Seeing his younger brother, although Song Yanche did not shed tears as much as Queen Mother Shen did, he also put down what he was doing and asked him about what he had seen and heard all the way to Northern Xinjiang.

"My brother has something that I want to dedicate to my brother."

Song Yanche bent his eyes and smiled, "What is it?"

Song Yanqing glanced sideways, and the little eunuch at the side stepped forward holding a long brocade box, and carefully opened it in front of Song Yanche. It was a painting scroll.

"My brother remembers that the emperor said that he wanted to see the frozen scenery of thousands of miles in the north."

Song Yanche opened the scroll, and a picture of the snow scene in the northern region appeared vividly on the paper.Although Song Yanqing hated learning when she was young, not only did she not miss the things she should learn, but she learned them well.Regardless of his usual arrogance and arrogance, he doesn't like to talk about books and paintings with others. In the past, only when his father asked him to paint by name on his father's birthday, he would reluctantly paint a random painting. Hanlin Several court elders in the courtyard praised him for his great talent, which made his father and emperor very happy.

Song Yanche raised a gratified smile, "A lot of things happened in Beijiang and his party, it's hard for you to take time out to paint for me."

Song Yanqing thought it over, "My brother's little matter is nothing compared to the emperor's brother who manages every day."

As soon as Song Yanqing saw Song Yanqing's expression, Song Yanche could guess that, "About Xie Ji's death, what do you want to ask, Qinger?"

Song Yanqing endured and endured, but in the end she couldn't hold back, and said in a deep voice, "Is it... Brother Huang?"

Song Yanche chuckled, the world is so big, only his younger brother dared to ask him so straightforwardly. "no."

Song Yanqing secretly heaved a sigh of relief when he heard the words, and repeated what Yao Min had just said to him.Song Yanche asked him: "Do you also think that what I did was inappropriate?"

"My brother just thinks, Brother Huang must have his own ideas."

Song Yanche's eyes flashed, "Qing'er, remember, no matter who you are looking for in the future, as long as you speak for the Xie family, you just need to ignore it."

"My brother understands."

After Song Yanqing resigned, Liu Jinzhong came in and told: "Your Majesty, the maids of Qingxi Palace said that the concubine Yuan has been ill for a few days and can't sleep or eat well. I hope Your Majesty can go and see her."

"Anything else?"

"Uh, no."

Song Yanche said lightly: "Then step back."

In Qingxi Palace, Xu Qingyang was concentrating on applying makeup for himself.Her makeup today is so light that it can hardly be seen at night, and it can make her look weak and pitiful.

"Your Majesty," Pei Lan walked in quickly, "Eunuch Liu said that the Emperor will not come tonight."

Xu Qingyang paused, then stood up abruptly, "The emperor is not coming again? I haven't seen the emperor for almost a month. The emperor...does he really not like me?"

"Your Majesty, there are many affairs in the previous court, and the emperor is busy with state affairs—"

"Don't think that this palace doesn't know!" Xu Qingyang said hysterically, "The emperor just went to Zhaoren a few days ago, and went to Shen Manan's place!"

Pei Lan patiently persuaded: "Madam, today is different. Mr. Xie is gone, and the Shen family is the only one. Even if the emperor wants to look at Shen Guogong's face, he should pay more attention to Concubine Shu."

"No, even if the emperor would look at Shen Man'an a few more times, he would not be so cold to me." Xu Qingyang thought quickly, "There must be other reasons why the emperor is so alienated from me..." She suddenly opened her eyes wide , "Could it be that the emperor found out about that?" After finding out that she is not the person he was looking for?No, if the emperor is really sure, she will definitely not be sitting in Qingxi Palace, it seems that the emperor is just suspicious.But why, why did he suspect that the only people who knew the truth of the matter were her and...

A trace of determination and sternness flashed in Xu Qingyang's eyes, "Pei Lan, when will my aunt enter the palace again?"

"Hui Niangniang, the day after tomorrow is the fifth day of the first lunar month. According to the custom, the concubine's family members can visit the palace."

Xu Qingyang curled his lips, "Very well, I really can't wait to see her."