Once magnificent, now brilliant

The last time Qi Xiang asked the coachman to take him to Rumi Zhai to buy rose cakes, it was also because he remembered the first time Bai Junyu gave him a basket of rose cakes, and he also knew that the flower cakes were made by Mrs. Bai herself.In the end, Bai Junyu bought the last few pieces to He Yuen, which made him avoid Rumi Zhai for a long time, always feeling that there seemed to be a trace of bitterness that could not be erased in the sweetness of the pastries there.

It wasn't until I went to Bai Junyu's mansion a few days ago and ate the rose cake made by Mrs. Bai that this feeling was calmed down, and I didn't care so much about it.

"Get in the car, I can't help you." Bai Junyu couldn't move now. According to his personality, he would rather stay in the mansion than come out to be seen. He felt sympathy for him.But if he came to pick up Qi Xiang, he didn't want to worry about it so much, he would talk about it after seeing the person.

When Qi Xiang got into the car, Bai Junyu stuffed the pastry into his arms, "Try it, it's not as good as my mother's, but it's still good compared to Beijing."

Qi Xiang put the cake aside, "I went to Rumi Zhai before, and I also wanted to buy this rose cake, but the boss said it was just sold out. I saw you standing with He Yuen, and she was eating."

Bai Junyu was surprised, "When did it happen?"

"I don't remember, it's been a while." Speaking of this, Qi Xiang was also very indifferent.

Bai Junyu carefully recalled the last time he bought rose cakes for He Yuen, and had a vague impression.But thinking about it now, it's not as calm as before.Qi Xiang knew about his relationship with He Yuen, so he wondered if he would think that he had a problem with his vision.

"You should tell me that you want to eat, and I will definitely buy it for you." After Bai Junyu finished speaking, he felt overwhelmed. If it was at that time, he would ask Bai Ru to help buy it, and he might not go there himself.

Qi Xiang smiled and said, "It's okay. I just thought of it suddenly and wanted to chat with you."

After speaking, Qi Xiang opened the paper bag, took a piece to eat, and asked: "You can eat too."

Bai Junyu didn't move, "I'm not hungry yet, you eat."

Qi Xiang didn't try to persuade her any more, Ru Mi Zhai's rose cakes were made sweeter than Mrs. Bai's.If it didn't have the taste in the first memory, maybe this would be considered delicious, but with Mrs. Bai's jewels in front of it, this would be too boring.

"It's not as good as Mrs. Bai's." Qi Xiang also told the truth.

"My mother seldom cooks. Either my father eats it or you eat it. I haven't eaten much." Bai Junyu said with a smile.He is not sweet and not greedy.

There was a hint of sweetness in Qi Xiang's heart, but it didn't show on his face.

After talking about these gossips, Bai Junyu said solemnly: "Wen Jing, thank you very much."

Qi Xiang wiped off the crumbs from the corner of his mouth, "It's what I should have done, I don't want to thank you. I just concealed it from the general and madam, and I feel uneasy."

"My parents will understand." Qi Xiang handles things meticulously, but sometimes it's because he thinks too much, so he goes around a lot. He can understand and can't bear to preach.

"Get well, the general and madam won't care about me."

"It's not that fast yet. But Mr. Que said it's okay, so it must be okay."

Qi Xiang smiled lightly and said nothing, getting sick is a slow process, there is no rush.

"Mr. Que doesn't like to be in contact with people in the court, so it's inconvenient for me to disturb you. Since you are Mr. Que's apprentice, I thank you for the same. In the future, if you have nothing to do, come to my yard for dinner more. Let me show you more."

"Don't be so troublesome, right?" It's not that Qi Xiang doesn't want to eat with Bai Junyu, it's just that the number of times is too high, and he worries that it will become a habit and it will be difficult to leave in the future.

"No trouble. I have ordered someone to clean up the new house. When you move in, it will be more convenient to come and go."

Qi Xiang really forgot about this... But now that the master's identity has been revealed, it will be much more convenient for him to bring his master to live in the new house, which is a good thing.It's just that you have to be extra careful about inquiring in the future, so as not to be discovered by Bai Junyu.

Back at Bai Junyu's yard, it was almost time for Bai Junyu to take a nap.

Qi Xiang didn't say to leave, he picked out a few books to read, and Bai Ru gave him the best books in the house.

Tea is also suitable with this sweet snack.Mrs. Bai knew that he was coming, so she sent someone to send a message, telling him to stay for dinner and not to see outsiders.

The room became quiet. Bai Junyu slept very well, she didn't turn around, and there was no sound.

Qi Xiang was tired from reading, so she looked up at Bai Junyu.Bai Junyu was born well, he was very handsome when he was young, and now he is even more handsome, but he always treats people seriously, and he has the hostility of a general, so most people don't dare to look at him directly, and they rarely praise his appearance.

Qi Xiang liked him because of his care and care inadvertently when he was young.But now everything is getting better, Qi Xiang is still unable to extricate himself and his feelings are not weak, and there is also the sense of stability that Bai Junyu gave him outside.Feeling is a very delicate thing, and it is difficult to express it in words, but the joy, panic, and bitterness in my heart cannot be more real, and they have always been tied to him.

Bai Ru walked in lightly, and didn't bother Bai Junyu, but whispered to Qi Xiang, "My lord, the Fourth Prince is here."

Bai Ru didn't feel that what he did was inappropriate, he should have woken Bai Junyu up and told Bai Junyu.But for some reason, after he entered the door, he felt the same with Qi Xiang.

Qi Xiang also said nothing about him, just said: "Go and invite. I will ask Jun Yu to get up."

"Yes." Bai Ru went out without any comment.

Qi Xiang walked to the couch and called Bai Junyu softly.

As a military commander, Bai Junyu is relatively vigilant when he is resting. If Qi Xiang calls him, he should wake up immediately.But today Bai Junyu didn't even move his eyelids.

Qi Xiang couldn't help it, so he stretched out his hand to push him again, "Xi Cho, wake up."

Bai Junyu frowned slightly, closed his eyes, and grasped Qi Xiang's hand accurately.

Qi Xiang pulled back subconsciously, but didn't twitch at all, so she could only ask: "Are you sleepy? Get up quickly, the Fourth Prince is here."

Only then did Bai Junyu open his eyes, sleepy in his heels, and his hands did not loosen at all.

Qi Xiang shook her hand again, "Let go when you wake up."

Bai Junyu did not wake up at first, probably because of Qi Xiang's presence, he slept very peacefully.When Qi Xiang piled him up, he really woke up and tentatively grabbed Qi Xiang's hand.It was within his expectation that Qi Xiang wanted to withdraw his hand, but it was only the first time he intentionally tried it, so of course he couldn't let go immediately.But this time also made him sure that Qi Xiang didn't have any thoughts about him, otherwise he wouldn't let go - the road ahead is long, as long as Qi Xiang doesn't get married, he will always have a chance.

When Rong Cang entered the door, he saw Bai Junyu holding Qi Xiang's hand, he paused for a moment, his mind turned countless thoughts at this moment, but the next moment he entered the door as usual, even Bai Junyu who was following him If there is nothing abnormal - he knows that Qi Xiang likes Bai Junyu, so Bai Junyu holds Qi Xiang's hand, he has to wonder if there is any progress between the two of them.But even if there is progress, he can't have an expected look like "I knew it earlier" or "This is good", otherwise Qi Xiang will reveal his secrets?So no matter what it was, he just had to pretend he didn't know anything.

When Bai Junyu saw Rong Cang enter the door, he let go of his hand.

Qi Xiang hid his hands in his sleeves, but the temperature on his hands did not decrease, and his heart became hot and flustered, unable to calm down.

Bai Junyu was very natural. He sat on the couch without moving, and said with a smile, "Why did Your Highness come here suddenly?"

Rong Cang also pretended to be natural, "I heard some news and wanted to discuss with you. I originally wanted to call Xianzhen, but Xianzhen was not at the house, so I came here by myself."

"Your Highness, sit down." Bai Junyu asked Bai Ru to serve tea.

"Why is Wen Jing here?" Rong Cang still had to ask a question as usual, which seemed appropriate and natural.

Bai Junyu said: "I'm bored, I can't go anywhere. Just call him to talk with me."

Rong Cang nodded, "Alright, I won't have to ask you to pick up people." He wanted to call both Xianzheng and Qi Xiang over this matter, but he could go to Xianfu on the way, so he went to find Xianzheng , I thought to wait until it was over, and then let Bai Junyu send someone to pick him up. It is more convenient for Bai Junyu to go to the courtyard than them.

"What happened?" Bai Junyu asked.

After serving tea, Bai Ru withdrew, and

Close the door, stand at the door to help guard, not to let other people approach.

"It's not a big deal, but I always feel like we need to discuss how to deal with it." Rong Cang drank tea and said, "Let's talk about something else first. The concubine mother sent someone to tell me that the queen intends to let you marry her mother's family." One of the girls in the family has already given it to the emperor."

Qi Xiang wasn't too surprised, it wasn't that he knew in advance, but that Bai Junyu was in this position, not to mention the queen, whenever there was a chance, which family wouldn't want to take advantage of him?The key is to see what Bai Junyu says.

Bai Junyu was no longer surprised, and told what the emperor had talked to his father, and what he and his family thought.

All these were within Qi Xiang's expectations, and he didn't interrupt.The position of Taifu is higher than that of General Bai, but in terms of real power, General Bai has the real power.Even if Xianxuan wanted to avoid suspicion because of these things, he dared not marry a noble family, let alone Bai Junyu's identity.Both Bai Junyu and General Bai can understand clearly, this is the best.

Rong Cang nodded: "Since that's the case, I won't say more. I came here today to talk about my second brother."

"Isn't the second prince busy with the He family's follow-up?" Bai Junyu asked.

"Yes. I don't have much to clean up. I just do things according to the order. The second brother is also very disciplined this time, and the father is very satisfied. Now the third brother and I will not participate in the government affairs. The father means that the second brother will enter the government." The Ministry of Rites learns everything." Rong Cang said.

Qi Xiang understood that when Rong Cang was working for the emperor to share his worries, he was not assigned to any department, that is to say, he was a powerless person.Because the third prince has worked for the emperor for a long time, the emperor has already let him study in the Ministry of Rites.This time the second prince took advantage of the east wind and entered the Ministry of Rites, it was normal for Rong Cang to feel aggrieved.

Bai Junyu asked: "The second prince also enters the Ministry of Rites, can the third prince be willing?"

"Third Brother is still complaining about his illness, so we can't find out anything." If he insisted on saying something in front of Third Brother, it would be very provocative.At that time, not to mention the third brother, the emperor will annoy him.

Bai Junyu looked at Qi Xiang.

Seeing that Bai Junyu didn't speak and only looked at Qi Xiang, Rong Cang couldn't help but look over.

Qi Xiang was drinking tea comfortably, when he saw that the two of them were silent, he raised his head and asked.

Bai Junyu smiled lightly: "Wen Jing, what do you think? Is this good for His Highness?"

Whether to say this, or how to say it, is a question.Qi Xiang prevaricated: "It's better to wait for Xianxuan to come and ask him."

Bai Junyu didn't give up, "You speak first."

He is different from Bai Junyu, he is a grassroots person, Bai Junyu has an official position anyway, and Rong Cang is the prince, so it is difficult to decide whether to speak lightly or seriously.But it's not that he doesn't trust Rong Cang, he also hopes that the best successor is Rong Cang, but whether he wants to explain everything he can analyze is a question.Since ancient times, those who are too smart and willing to show themselves have no good results.

"Tell me what you think first. I don't know much about the situation in the DPRK and China. If I am not sure about something, it will harm His Highness." Qi Xiang asked Bai Junyu to speak first. With Bai Junyu's cleverness, he will be able to grasp the key points. I won't come out.

Bai Junyu probably understands Qi Xiang's concerns, and it's not good to just push Qi Xiang to do what he doesn't want to do, so he said first: "Your Highness, the second prince has no foundation and no capable relatives, so there is no need to be afraid."

The corners of Qi Xiang's eyes curled up slightly - Bai Junyu hit the point.

"But neither do I." This is the fundamental reason why he and the second brother will always be inferior to the third brother.

Bai Junyu looked at Qi Xiang with the meaning in his eyes - I'm done talking, it's your turn.

Qi Xiang had no choice but to cover the teacup and said, "Your Highness, what Xi Ze said is correct. The third prince needs to use it because Prime Minister Zuo has no choice but to use it. You and the second prince need to use it because the emperor rest assured to use you. The Holy Majesty taboos foreign relatives from intervening in politics. The most unfavorable point for you and the second prince is also the most beneficial. We studied together under the Taifu. There are many advantages, and they are not relatives, and they have advantages over the third prince."

"The emperor arranged for the second prince to enter the Ministry of Rites this time instead of other departments. It can be seen that it is used to check and balance the third prince. And the third prince has been in the Ministry of Rites for many years. The Ministry of Rites may have already been his henchman. The third prince has nothing to worry about. The thing to worry about is The second prince is."

Rong Cang's heart settled down, and he felt that he was thinking too much and didn't think about the root of the matter.

Having said all this, Qi Xiang simply said, "There is no one available around the second prince, and now that he is suddenly appointed, the first thing to do is to cultivate his own wings, so that he can speak for himself in the future. Your Highness only needs to Pay attention to who he contacts and you can know where he wants to start. However, he has no foundation and no merits, and there are limited people who are willing to follow him. Moreover, the second prince has always regarded himself very highly, and it may not have been deliberately dormant before. Otherwise, it would be too late to act now.”

Qi Xiang had already analyzed all parties clearly, and Bai Junyu had nothing to add, so he was sure that the Fourth Prince did not get Qi Xiang to be his counselor, it was indeed a loss, but fortunately, Qi Xiang was also on their side and did not give advice to others.Otherwise, it is hard to say what direction the wind will take in the future.

Qi Xiang smiled and said: "Your Highness has kept a low profile these past few years, but the people around you are reliable, so you have not formed a situation where you competed with the third prince's snipe and clam, and others benefited. Your Highness just keep it up. The second prince entered the Ministry of Rites, and the third If the prince doesn't make a move, Prime Minister Zuo can't tolerate him. On the other hand, the second prince may not be ignorant of the situation of the Ministry of Rites, but he still wants to get a share of it."

Rong Cang nodded, "I was thinking too much. I did a few things for my father, and I felt good, so my second brother was suddenly hired, and I was not angry, and I was thinking one-sidedly. Fortunately, I feel much more relieved now that I have your understanding. "

Qi Xiang pushed away the teacup in hand, "His Royal Highness, do you still remember the letter that Xi Ze sent you before, asking you to be careful of being provoked by both of you?"

"Remember! This..." Rong Cang suddenly realized that the other party was using this method to sow discord between him and Bai Junyu!If he doesn't come to talk to Bai Junyu about this matter, and just keeps his resentment in his heart, it won't be long before he thinks that it's all because of Bai Junyu's injury, which makes him have to keep a low profile, thus forgetting why Bai Junyu was injured, and only focusing on himself If he hadn't kept a low profile at the time and had taken over the affairs of the He family, then he might have been the one who entered the Ministry of Rites!

Qi Xiang smiled and said: "Your Highness can figure out the key point. If you can know who made this proposal, you will know who wants to provoke it. After all, if you act according to the emperor's past, since you didn't give it to His Highness It's impossible for the second prince to follow his post. Fortunately, His Highness trusts Xicho, and if he speaks out, it's easy to guard against."

Rong Cang nodded quickly, "I was impatient and almost lost my mind. I will definitely pay attention in the future, and there will never be a second time."

"Your Highness, you don't have to be harsh on yourself." Bai Junyu said, "It's the best if His Highness trusts you."

Rong Cang sighed, "Royal affairs are really unpredictable. I will be more careful in the future and discuss with you more, so as to be safe."

When the matter became clear, Rong Cang went back first. He didn't want to disturb the two-person world of Qi Xiang and Bai Junyu. These two people had a rare chance to be alone, so he still had to wink.

Qi Xiang didn't ask Bai Junyu what his plans would be if the fourth prince came to the throne.Even if he leaves Beijing in the future, he will make clear arrangements for Bai Junyu.If the fourth prince touches Bai Junyu, he will not be polite.It's hard to say what will happen to the current classmates and future monarchs and ministers.

The next day, the emperor issued an order to officially let the second prince enter the Ministry of Rites.Rong Cang also found out that it was the empress who proposed this matter, saying that the second prince has always been respectful and cautious, and now that the errands are done well, the emperor should give some rewards.It is normal for the emperor not to give the fourth prince due to the failure to monitor the military rations, but the second prince is thoughtful, so he should strengthen his experience.

As for which ministry to go to, the queen didn't mention it, and let the emperor decide.

The emperor thought about it all night, and it was reported that he intended to let the second prince enter the Ministry of Rites.This also confirmed Qi Xiang's words, the queen's job seeking for the second prince was to make the fourth prince jealous and eat his heart, thus alienating Bai Junyu.But she didn't say which one to go to specifically, there is no place where the emperor thinks she wants to let the second prince go where he can't fight, and deliberately bury him.In the end, the emperor let the second prince go to the Ministry of Rites, which naturally meant restraint. There was a very important problem in the middle, that is, the emperor felt that the Ministry of Rites had not been infiltrated by the third prince, so the second prince still had the power to check and balance.As for whether the emperor entrusted him with the big one, or they think highly of the third prince, it's hard to judge for the time being.

It's just that after this incident, the four princes of Rongcang became more determined, and they also understood that it is really impossible to guard against it now, and they can't afford internal strife.

Autumn Tiger's Yu

The heat is no longer so hot, and Bai Junyu's soreness from pulling needles every day is getting stronger, which is a good sign.

This morning, the emperor said that this year is the fifth anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations and business exchanges between Dachuan and the Ni tribe. The Ni tribe sent a letter, wanting to take this opportunity to celebrate, and would like to send envoys to Dachuan to present gifts.

The Ni people and Dachuan have always been friendly, and the lives of the people have become more prosperous after the exchange of trade routes.The Ni tribe and Dachuan are closely related. With the protection of Dachuan, the Ni tribe is safer and more prosperous.

The Emperor wants to come to Beijing to celebrate the Ni tribe, and the emperor is naturally happy. This is also a good opportunity to show the prosperity and strength of the Dachuan country, so this time the emperor also wants to invite other tribes who have good relations with Dachuan, let them see the benefits of the Ni tribe, and maybe they are willing to take the initiative Trade with Okawa.

This matter is naturally handed over to the Ministry of Rites.This was the second prince's first major errand after he entered the Ministry of Rites. The emperor estimated that in order to decentralize power, the matter was handed over to the second prince and the Minister of Rites.

Rong Cang was very calm about this, thinking that the wishful thinking of the queen, even the third prince, and Prime Minister Zuo to sow discord was in vain, and he would be able to eat an extra bowl of rice.

It was a gloomy day, and it looked like it was going to rain.

Qi Xiang didn't go out, but sat in the room reading a book and eating snacks.

Bai Junyu sent this snack early, and he didn't know what happened to Bai Junyu. He didn't go there for the past few days, but Bai Junyu brought things over every day. Bring it back.

Qi Xiang is not tired of eating, but recently, it is not as fresh as before.

And when the weather cools down, it's time for him to replenish his body. After the medicinal diet is stewed like this every day, he really doesn't have the appetite to eat anything else.And he had to eat the medicinal food, otherwise his body would suffer in winter.

Steward Pan walked in with a serious face, and said, "My lord, the Second Prince is here."

Qi Xiang was taken aback, he didn't have much contact with the second prince, how did the second prince find him?

But when someone comes, you can't shut him out, so Qi Xiang could only say: "Please come in, Your Highness, and go make the best tea."

Even if Rong Cang came, he might not treat him with the best tea, because Rong Cang wouldn't care about it, let alone care about it.But the second prince is hard to say, after all, now that he is in power, if he feels that he is being neglected, he may feel like a villain.

The slightly cool wind carried water vapor, Rong Qing came here in normal clothes, but he was very unassuming.Qi Xiang was about to salute, but was supported by Rong Qing, "Although you were not my companion in school, your knowledge was praised by the Taifu, and I have admired it for a long time. Today I have the opportunity, so I came to meet you."

Qi Xiang said politely: "Your Highness, please take a seat. There is no expensive tea at home, so I have neglected Your Highness."

Rong Qing took a sip of the tea, and it was definitely not as good as his family and the palace, but ordinary people did their best to serve this kind of tea, he was satisfied, and said: "You sit down too."

After taking his seat, Qi Xiang asked, "I don't know what your Highness is doing here?"

Rong Qing was not used to drinking this kind of tea, knowing that he was not neglected, he didn't drink too much, "It's nothing, but I just found out that you have returned to Beijing, so I haven't come to see it. Now it's convenient for me to move around, so I just took advantage of nothing. Come and see you."

"His Royal Highness misses you." Qi Xiang didn't believe that he was only here to see him, if he wanted to come, he would have come earlier.The raindrops fell and hit the stone floor in the courtyard, stirring up the coolness.

Rong Qing looked around, "The place you live in is rather small, but I have a yard, which is much bigger than this one. If you want, I can give it to you as a gift."

Qi Xiang hurriedly said that he dared not, "The next grassroots people really dare not accept this great gift."

Rong Qing said with a smile: "You must have had a hard time in the western frontier these past few years, right? Just because you are a concubine, you don't pay much attention to it at home, and if you are convicted, you will be involved. Don't you hate it?"

The sound of the rain suddenly became louder, watering the earth, and seeming to drench the dust of injustice, allowing it to return to the light.

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