People who think I'm ugly are so sweet

Song Yanqing entered the palace, and the eunuch in Fenghua Palace sent him a message, telling him to go directly to Fenghua Palace, where the queen mother and emperor were waiting.When Song Yanqing saw the two of them, she was about to pay her respects when Empress Dowager Shen stretched out her hand and said, "Quick, come here and show Ai's family."

Song Yanqing stepped forward and sat down beside the Empress Dowager Shen. The Empress Dowager Shen looked at him carefully, and seeing that he was darkened a lot, she couldn't hide her distress and said: "You child, the Huai River has become like that, why are you taking the initiative to join in the fun? ? The Ai family has been so worried these days that they can’t even eat.”

Song Yanqing only said: "It is the duty of a son-in-law to share the worries of the emperor."

Song Yanche looked at him with a smile, "Mother, Qing'er has grown up, and is no longer the little prince who will follow behind me to beg for sweets. Qing'er is courageous and knowledgeable, resolute and decisive in situations, quite like the old father." Demeanor, Empress Do not worry too much about him."

Song Yanqing was a little embarrassed by the praise, although she was a little reluctant, she still said: "The case of Huaishui disaster relief money being embezzled, my brother is just going to close the case, the main credit is... It is Xie Qingsu."

Song Yanche nodded with a smile, "I know this matter well."

Seeing Song Yanqing asking for credit for Xie Qingsu, Empress Dowager Shen was displeased, but she couldn't say anything, and said indifferently: "Xie Qingsu, he is capable. Your Majesty, reward what is due, but don't go too far."

"Speaking of rewards," Song Yanqing said, "Brother Emperor, that day, Du Jinglun took Xie Qingsu, who was seriously injured, as a hostage and forced us to hand over the evidence. , acted decisively, played a good show, and tricked Du Jinglun into opening the door, so that while saving Xie Qingsu's life, Du Jinglun could be captured alive."

"Second son of the Xu family?" Empress Dowager Shen frowned unabashedly, "Is it the broken sleeve of Princess Kengchang?"

Song Yanqing knew that this was a trap she poked, so she had to bite the bullet and make it up for herself, "This can't be called a trap." He looked at Song Yanche for help, "My aunt and Chunjia fell in love with him, and he didn't want to. of."

Empress Dowager Shen snorted coldly, "Oh, he doesn't want to? He doesn't want to. Why does his mother go to the princess' mansion several times? Is it true that it's just for a meal?"

Song Yanqing was serious, "Maybe they just think the food in Princess Mansion is delicious."

Empress Dowager Shen cast her cold eyes, puzzled and said: "Qing'er, what's wrong with you? You actually talked back to Ai's family for an outsider?"

"I don't have any, my brother..."

Song Yanche knew that it was time for him to show up. He poured a cup of tea for Empress Dowager Shen and handed it over, "My mother, a broken sleeve is a broken sleeve, and meritorious service is a meritorious service. These are two different things. Now is the time of trouble, and it is time to employ people. If Xu Shangshu The second son is really as good as what Qinger said, and he is also a talent." He pondered for a moment, then asked Song Yanqing with a smile, "Qinger, how do you think I should use him?"

Song Yanqing had long been concerned about this matter, "Although he is under General Yu's command, he is not a warrior after all. Brother Huang might as well transfer him to the Ministry of War to take up a civilian position. It can be regarded as making the best use of everything."

Song Yanche nodded slightly, "What Qinger said is true, then let him go to the Ministry of War and serve as Yuanwailang."

Song Yanqing was overjoyed when he heard the words, "My brother thanked the emperor on his behalf."

Song Yanche smiled slightly, "Qing'er is so happy, could it be that he has a good friendship with the second son of the Xu family?"

Song Yanqing was taken aback, but before she could answer, she heard her mother say: "Qing'er is fine, you should stay away from him, and I don't know if the broken sleeve will be contagious."

The two brothers picked up the teacups and drank tea at the same time, pretending not to hear what the Empress Dowager Shen said.

After Du Jinglun was escorted to Beijing, he was locked in the prison in Dali Temple.The list of presiding judges for this case has not yet been determined. Shen Xiuming, Duan Changfeng, and Pingxihou jointly filed a petition, requesting the Holy Majesty to make a decision as soon as possible; Ask Xie Qingsu to return to Beijing to preside over the Huaishui case.But no matter what kind of argument it was, it was all taken lightly by the Holy Majesty.

Song Yanqing was at the head of all the officials in the official uniform of the Dragon Dragon, watching a group of important ministers blushing over the Huaishui case, he knew that the sky was about to change.

Xu Xilu didn't expect that he just went to Huaishui to visit his first love cousin, but somehow got a sixth-rank official job when he came back.After knowing this, Mrs. Xie was naturally overjoyed, and Xu Taihe was also quite relieved. He originally thought that his youngest son had no hope of official career, and it was an unexpected joy to find a job in the Imperial Army. .Now, one of his two sons is in the Hanlin Academy and the other is in the Ministry of War. As long as there is no accident, the Xu family can still stand in the capital after a hundred years, and his life can be regarded as consummated.

After Ren Ling came down, under Xie's suggestion, Xu Taihe held a family banquet at home, and the whole family got together to celebrate the event.Under Pan Huai's meticulous care, Xu Anning's health gradually improved. Although his eyesight was not as good as that of ordinary people, he often felt dizzy. At least he was able to get out of bed and walk without any problem.She can recover like this, which is much better than Xu Qingyang who is still suffering in the deep palace.

Xu Changying was pregnant and it was inconvenient to come, so he asked the housekeeper to send many congratulatory gifts.To Xu Taihe's surprise, Xu Xuanying didn't even come.When Xu Taihe asked, Lin Ruyun forced a smile, "Sanggong is not in the mansion right now." Compared to Xu Anning, Lin Ruyun seemed to be the one who had been ill for a long time.Compared to the time when she first married into Xu's residence, she was a whole lot thinner. If she was overwhelmed with clothes, her hands exposed outside the clothes were as skinny as sticks, and her eyes were still slightly bruised.

Xu Taihe frowned, "Today's family banquet was agreed three days ago, did Xuanying have something urgent to leave the house at this time?"

Faced with her father-in-law's questioning, Lin Ruyun could only tell the truth, "My servant said that my husband... went to a villa in the suburbs of Beijing."

As soon as these words came out, Xu Taihe's face darkened instantly, and he put down his chopsticks with a slap, "It's really outrageous."

Xu Xilu and Xu Anning looked at each other and remained silent.Mrs. Xie persuaded softly: "Mrs. Zhang is the mother of the eldest young master after all. How could the master prevent them from meeting each other?"

"When is it not good for him to go, why is he going today?! Is it not clear that he doesn't want to see his brother?" Xu Taihe became more and more angry when he thought about it, and told the housekeeper: "When the young master comes back, let him come to my study .”

The meal was tasteless, and the banquet was finally over. Xu Xilu returned to Chao Chao Pavilion, opened the gift from Xu Changying, and picked some tonic bird's nest from it to send to Xu Anning.

The next day, when Xu Xilu got up early in the morning, he heard that Xu Xuanying had returned to the Xu Mansion yesterday and was scolded by Xu Taihe. He also said that if Xu Xuanying refused to agree to visit Zhang in the future, he would send Zhang back to Pu. State home.Xu Xuanying has always respected her father, but this time not only did she not listen to his teachings, she had a big fight with him, and even proposed to take Zhang's branch to stay away, which made Xu Taihe very angry and asked him to get out.Xu Xuanying left the mansion without saying anything, and has never returned until now.

"Brother is indeed filial." After hearing Xingnong's story, Xu Xilu said with emotion, "But this kind of filial piety may only harm him."

Xing Nong sighed: "Speaking of which, the youngest mistress is the most pitiful. I heard that the young master has not been in the eldest mistress's house for a long time, and it seems that he has raised someone outside."

"Nursing people? It's not enough." The servants of Xu's mansion love to gossip when they have nothing to do, and a little thing can be infinitely magnified by them.Xu Xilu never believed the gossip in Xu's mansion.

At this time, Jiudong walked in with a pair of postcards, "Young Master, Prince Duan's Mansion has sent you a postcard."

Xu Xilu was quite surprised, Song Yanqing usually wanted to see him at night, and either Xuan Mo came to capt him, or Song Yanqing climbed over the wall by himself.It was the first time that it was so formal and posted a post. Xu Xilu really couldn't figure out what Song Yanqing wanted to do.

Xu Xilu went to Prince Duan's mansion according to the time on the post, only to find that Song Yanqing invited not only him, but also many officials from the Ministry of War.It was only then that Xu Xilu realized that the little prince was paving the way for him.Under Song Yanqing's recommendation, Xu Xilu met more than half of his future colleagues.The other officials knew that Prince Duan intended to promote this person, so they were polite and courteous to him.

After the show ended, Song Yanqing called Xu Xilu to the backyard alone, and threw a small square box, "For you."

"Wow, thank you, my lord." Xu Xilu opened the box and found a seal with a thin gold chain inside. The workmanship was very exquisite, and the seal was engraved with a vigorous and powerful "Qing".

"The craftsman who carved this seal is the same person who engraved the king's seal." Song Yanqing observed Xu Xilu's reaction from the corner of his eye, "You must carry it with you in the future, and you are not allowed to take it off."

Xu Xilu picked up the gold chain with his hand, and the small and exquisite seal dangled in front of his eyes, shining brightly in the sun, his heart was sore and soft, and he said softly, "My lord, why are you so kind to me?"

Song Yanqing turned her face away, "This king hasn't treated you well either, so don't get carried away too much."

Xu Xilu held the seal in his hand and said with a smile: "Thank you, my lord. Speaking of which, I have never given you anything."

Song Yanqing snorted coldly, "Didn't you give me a sachet of several taels of silver? Oh, by the way, there is also a monkey—how is that monkey doing recently?"

Xu Xilu smiled and said, "Okay, Jiudong is going to find him a female monkey. By the way, Yanqing, I have something to ask you."

Song Yanqing, who was suddenly called by name, felt very appropriate, "What's the matter?"

Xu Xilu hesitated for a moment, then asked: "Today, what kind of person is he?"

Song Yanqing asked suspiciously, "Why do you ask this?"

"I'm just curious." Xu Xilu said casually, "If you want to see me in the future, I have a plan."

Song Yanqing sneered, "Pull it down, why did the emperor meet you, a small official of the sixth rank."

Xu Xilu took advantage of the situation and said, "Your Highness is your younger brother, so you must be very similar to His Highness today, right?"

"That's not true." Song Yanqing said, "I am like my father, and my brother is more like my mother."

Xu Xilu's heart skipped a beat, "Could it be that today...is a man and a woman?"

"I really haven't seen any woman more beautiful than Brother Huang." Except for Xu Xilu's female attire.

Xu Xilu faintly sensed the truth, and suddenly felt like a rabbit, walking step by step into the trap set by the hunter.He didn't understand, why did Jin Shang put so much effort on himself, and how did he provoke him?He packed his bags and fled now, is there still time?