Graceful Dynasty

Chapter 43: Old fish blowing waves

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Yinchen was bored every day in the palace.

There were footsteps on the corridor, and the window was like a stage for a shadow play. Under the halo, a tall silhouette passed by, followed by several thin eunuchs. She stood up to greet him, and the prince stepped into the Lizheng Hall, glanced at her lightly, and said nothing.

After eating boxed food today, I had nothing to do, so I went to the northern kitchen to watch people make goat horn lanterns. The materials for the goat horn lanterns were brought in from outside the palace. They were all selected from the best goat horns. The head and tail were cut off, leaving the middle part, and put in a big pot with shredded radish to cook together. The fire was burning vigorously, and the smell of goat horns also drifted out with the heat. She covered her nose and watched them use a colander to fish out the goat horns, and the skilled old eunuchs used a last to support them. It was really strange that such a hard goat horn could be stretched, and after being stretched, it became thin and bright, and it could be in any shape you wanted. In the past, she only knew how to use the lamp, and never knew how to make a cover. Today, she saw it and was amazed that everything in the world has its own wonders. Then the existence of Sister Xinghe must be a work of ingenuity.

The prince hesitated, and slowly clenched his hands into fists in his sleeves, with a smile on his face. "To be honest, at your age, it's not easy to find a husband after leaving the palace. There was originally a man named Lou Yueting, but unfortunately General Lou now has a new husband and can't wait for you. You see... Is Huo Yan a good person? He has a house, land, and fame, and he is also good-looking. If you are willing to do this, wait for a chance, I will explain our affairs to the emperor, and ask him to arrange a marriage for you. Don't say that you are still a virgin, even if you really have an affair with me, he, a widower, is enough for you." Then he changed his tone and said in a sad tone, "Look, you have been in my palace for all these years, and I have not been able to give you anything. Your youth has been wasted here, and I have to think of a way out for you, so that our acquaintance will not be in vain, what do you think?"

I woke up in the morning looking forward to eating boxed food. After eating, I took a walk around the palaces to check if the palace servants were lazy on duty. I walked over and stretched out a finger to scrape the window sill to see if there was any dust. Then I waited for the lunch, took a nap after eating, and basked in the sun in front of the east side hall in the afternoon. It would be time for dinner soon. After eating, I was in a daze for a while, and Sister Xinghe came back.

Xinghe quickly covered it up and said it was nothing, "It's confidential information we got back from the Northern Army, you can't touch it." Only then was he able to fool her. Otherwise, how could Lan Chu, who dared to take a bite of the sky, have any food left if it fell into her hands

The prince thought about the exhaustion he had felt last night. For ten years, a full ten years, this person had never been missing from the Eastern Palace. He was stunned for a long time when she was suddenly told that she was not there. Where had she gone? He remembered that she had gone out of the city to the Northern Army camp. She was not alone. She was accompanied by a thousand households and guards, as well as a big shot from the Privy Council, Huo Yan. In fact, nine out of ten people who have seen Huo Yan would think that he was a "young man". He was indeed not young, but his figure and face seemed to be fixed. He had not changed from what he looked like when he returned to Beijing ten years ago. If one day he were to go on a blind date with someone he didn't know much about, and lied to them that he was thirty, they would definitely believe it. At first, he was relieved when she said she was traveling with Huo Yan, but later he asked the accompanying guards, who said that Lord Su and the Privy Councilor had entered the stall together and stayed there for half an hour. The prince could no longer contain himself.

Xinghe said: "No, no, no... Can Zaijun compare to our master? I don't believe it."

She didn't have any specific role in the East Palace, as if one more or one less didn't make a difference. The only time she showed up was when she climbed onto the prince's bed and was kicked down again. At that time, no one said anything, but they actually laughed at her behind her back. In fact, she didn't care. When her family sent her in, she didn't come for the prince, but for Su Xinghe. She liked this legendary female official, who was like Shangguan Wan'er in the Tang Dynasty, who was capable, liked power, and was beautiful. Now was her heyday, and she was in charge of such a dangerous government office, and she was still at ease, so Su Xinghe was much more attractive to her than the prince. According to her, the prince had a stern face all day long, and his good looks were useless, like a ghost who was urging him to die. She was a child who was spoiled to the core by her family. She was the only daughter among more than a dozen boys. She entered the palace and was promoted by him. In the future, she would compete with others for him. Is it interesting? But if Sister Xinghe was with him, she would be willing to partner with him. But looking at their appearance, it seems that they are not as good as the rumors say.

She rubbed the corner of her clothes and said, "What's there to be afraid of when you're older? When you're older, you know how to care for others. Isn't that what the master said?"

Lan Chu came to untie her official uniform and knocked over a bulge on her chest. When he pressed on it, there was a crisp sound of oil paper, so he exclaimed, "What is this?"

If it weren't for the huge state affairs, he would have to come back early to interrogate her, asking her if she had any evil thoughts, if she had taken a fancy to him, or if she had done anything worse than an animal to seduce him. In short, he was worried. He couldn't rest assured that she would stay in the East Palace. If he let her go, he was afraid that she would transfer her feelings to someone else - although she had never fallen in love with him.

The master was in a bad mood, so he must have encountered some problems in the maintenance. He had been busy day and night for the past two days, and his hard work was no less than hers. The eunuchs withdrew, and she stepped forward to support him: "Master, I'm back."

The prince turned his face away, "Don't talk to me about the case."

She was dejected, and washed it several times with boiled water, and went to the kitchen to find plum wine and sesame oil, and mixed it cold, and it tasted the best. When she went to Lizheng Palace, the prince had not returned yet, and the small food box was placed on the kang table. She didn't dare let anyone approach it, and she looked at it eagerly for nearly two hours.

"Su Xinghe, come here." He waved his hand. When he was feeling mean, he would usually affectionately call her "Xing". Calling her by her full name proved that he was not going to put himself in a difficult position.

The most attractive thing about a military commander is his majestic appearance on the training ground, which can make any girl fascinated. If she wanted to go, it would be absolutely impossible. The prince had rejected it in advance, "Everyone on the training ground has taken off their clothes to train, it is not appropriate for you to go."

When a man and a woman are together, how can a woman be so strong? She would melt into water when she saw the man. She had seen the maid in the room and her third brother hooking up. They were two miles away, and they were shaking like flowers and willows, and they could hardly stand. Sister Xinghe never did that. She always used "minister" and rarely used "I". How could they be so clear after having that kind of relationship? Although Yinchen was young, she was not easy to fool.

When she heard this, she hurried forward to help her and helped her all the way into the courtyard of the ladies. She asked Lan Chu to get some hot water and twisted a towel to cover her eyes, "Just warm it up. My brother used to have eye pain when he came back from hunting with the princes, and my mother used this to relieve his pain."

She rubbed the corner of her clothes and said, "What's there to be afraid of when you're older? When you're older, you know how to care for others. Isn't that what the master said?"

When she heard this, she hurried forward to help her and helped her all the way into the courtyard of the ladies. She asked Lan Chu to get some hot water and twisted a towel to cover her eyes, "Just warm it up. My brother used to have eye pain when he came back from hunting with the princes, and my mother used this to relieve his pain."

After eating boxed food today, I had nothing to do, so I went to the northern kitchen to watch people make goat horn lanterns. The materials for the goat horn lanterns were brought in from outside the palace. They were all selected from the best goat horns. The head and tail were cut off, leaving the middle part, and put in a big pot with shredded radish to cook together. The fire was burning vigorously, and the smell of goat horns also drifted out with the heat. She covered her nose and watched them use a colander to fish out the goat horns, and the skilled old eunuchs used a last to support them. It was really strange that such a hard goat horn could be stretched, and after being stretched, it became thin and bright, and it could be in any shape you wanted. In the past, she only knew how to use the lamp, and never knew how to make a cover. Today, she saw it and was amazed that everything in the world has its own wonders. Then the existence of Sister Xinghe must be a work of ingenuity.

The most attractive thing about a military commander is his majestic appearance on the training ground, which can make any girl fascinated. If she wanted to go, it would be absolutely impossible. The prince had rejected it in advance, "Everyone on the training ground has taken off their clothes to train, it is not appropriate for you to go."

If it weren't for the huge state affairs, he would have to come back early to interrogate her, asking her if she had any evil thoughts, if she had taken a fancy to him, or if she had done anything worse than an animal to seduce him. In short, he was worried. He couldn't rest assured that she would stay in the East Palace. If he let her go, he was afraid that she would transfer her feelings to someone else - although she had never fallen in love with him.

Xinghe smiled, "Of course, that makes sense."

Xinghe quickly covered it up and said it was nothing, "It's confidential information we got back from the Northern Army, you can't touch it." Only then was he able to fool her. Otherwise, how could Lan Chu, who dared to take a bite of the sky, have any food left if it fell into her hands

Just as he was thinking, he suddenly saw her coming in from the gate of Yichun Palace. Yinchen was surprised and jumped out immediately, "Sister Xinghe, why are you back at this time?"

The prince turned his face away, "Don't talk to me about the case."

Xinghe hummed, "What's the matter?" It was definitely not a good thing.

Xinghe said, "I left the city yesterday and just came back to Beijing this morning. I didn't sleep all night, and riding a horse made my eyes almost blind."

Anyway, the two of them were used to quarreling, so it was no big deal to poke a lung once. She pretended to be thoughtful and said slowly: "If it works, it would be great, but I'm afraid that people will look down on me."

Lan Chu came to untie her official uniform and knocked over a bulge on her chest. When he pressed on it, there was a crisp sound of oil paper, so he exclaimed, "What is this?"

Yinchen was bored every day in the palace.

When she heard this, she hurried forward to help her and helped her all the way into the courtyard of the ladies. She asked Lan Chu to get some hot water and twisted a towel to cover her eyes, "Just warm it up. My brother used to have eye pain when he came back from hunting with the princes, and my mother used this to relieve his pain."

Speaking of pickles, the melon rind is still on the table on the kang. She glanced at it from a distance and felt that her efforts were in vain. She came back from such a long distance with pickles, and she was covered in salty smell, and people even choked her with words. In fact, if he had something to say, why not just say it all at once? He had to cut him into pieces like this. She sighed and looked at him, "Master, let me report to you that the case of Cao Zhan is almost settled. Tomorrow I will go to the government office to close the case, let the Twelve Departments use the seal, and then send it to the Military Affairs Office to report to the emperor."

The prince turned his face away, "Don't talk to me about the case."

Lan Chu watched from the side, "The Minister knows a lot."

She said, "I left early and returned to the palace around 9:00 p.m. I took a nap and didn't get up until the sun went down."

The prince was in a state of confusion. He was unwilling to give up and had to test the waters, so he sighed and said, "Actually, I have an idea that I want to tell you. I wonder if you will be angry." He baited her while observing her expression.

The prince propped up half of his face with his hand and looked at her with a frown, "I actually think what you said makes sense."

The prince was discouraged, "We have known each other for too many years, and the sweet smell has become stinky." It was agreed that he would be close to the water tower, but in the end he didn't catch the moon, but fell into it. But no matter how depressed he was, there was actually a way to deal with Huo Yan. He said, "Do you like Huo Yan? There are wars in the north and the south, I will send him out to fight."

Yinchen grinned, thinking that she was praising her.

Of the four sons, except for the youngest, Prince Xin, whom the emperor was reluctant to let go of the capital to do his work, the rest are working hard. Although the prince has an advantage in birth, his honor and disgrace can change overnight. Who can guarantee that his foundation will last forever? Every prince has the dream of becoming an emperor. In the past, no one helped him, so it was just wishful thinking. Now someone is willing to help him. Not to mention ascending to the throne in one go, he has first become a prince. At least he doesn't have to suffer the boss's bullying every other day. Why not

Xinghe leaned over and said honestly, "I am here, Master, please give me your orders."

He raised his eyes from the Chen note, "Is everything ok? When did you return to the palace?"

The prince was discouraged, "We have known each other for too many years, and the sweet smell has become stinky." It was agreed that he would be close to the water tower, but in the end he didn't catch the moon, but fell into it. But no matter how depressed he was, there was actually a way to deal with Huo Yan. He said, "Do you like Huo Yan? There are wars in the north and the south, I will send him out to fight."

Yinchen grinned, thinking that she was praising her.

"Are you feeling better?" she asked, sitting on the edge of the kang.

Xinghe said: "It is human nature to flatter the powerful and look down on the weak." But she knew in her heart that what Mrs. Liang had been told in Shanchiyuan before was slowly being put into practice.

Yinchen grinned, thinking that she was praising her.

When the hot towel was put on, his eyes came alive and Xinghe let out a long cry: "You saved my life."

I woke up in the morning looking forward to eating boxed food. After eating, I took a walk around the palaces to check if the palace servants were lazy on duty. I walked over and stretched out a finger to scrape the window sill to see if there was any dust. Then I waited for the lunch, took a nap after eating, and basked in the sun in front of the east side hall in the afternoon. It would be time for dinner soon. After eating, I was in a daze for a while, and Sister Xinghe came back.

Xinghe was stunned. Sure enough, she wanted to find fault with you. Even sticking out your tongue was a sin. But she couldn't cross the line. She had the right to be angry. After all, she was the master. She tilted her head, tucked her hands and said, "Don't worry, just listen to me. I was ordered by the emperor to go to the Northern Army camp to investigate a case. There are the evidences I want in that room. I must take them and report them to the Twelve Departments to convict Cao Zhan. I went there alone, and no one in the Northern Army would give me face. Only by asking the Privy Councilor could the lock of the file room be opened. Ten years of archives fill up a whole room. I am the only one who knows what kind of documents are useful. But I can't stay in that room alone. There must be someone supervising me to prevent me from snooping into the secrets. I am in the same room with the Privy Councilor not because I want to, but because it is my duty. Do you understand? Okay, don't be angry anymore. No one will poke your spine and say that you and the Privy Councilor are in cahoots. Don't worry."

Xinghe said: "No, no, no... Can Zaijun compare to our master? I don't believe it."

She hung her head and drooped her eyebrows, just like that, sticking in her eye sockets. She felt uneasy when he was not seen, and she felt angry when he was seen.

Lan Chu came to untie her official uniform and knocked over a bulge on her chest. When he pressed on it, there was a crisp sound of oil paper, so he exclaimed, "What is this?"

Xinghe leaned over and said honestly, "I am here, Master, please give me your orders."

I woke up in the morning looking forward to eating boxed food. After eating, I took a walk around the palaces to check if the palace servants were lazy on duty. I walked over and stretched out a finger to scrape the window sill to see if there was any dust. Then I waited for the lunch, took a nap after eating, and basked in the sun in front of the east side hall in the afternoon. It would be time for dinner soon. After eating, I was in a daze for a while, and Sister Xinghe came back.

If she said that he was gentle and elegant, she would be courting death. But if she said too badly, she would be suspected of lying, so she said: "The Privy Councilor seems to be difficult to get along with. I feel trembling when working with him. He looks at me and I am afraid that I have done something wrong. When I was a child, I was not so nervous when facing the teacher. The main reason is that the age difference is too big. If he is two years older than me, he can be my father. It is reasonable for me to be afraid."

Xinghe was stunned. It turned out that as the higher the official, the more likely he was to find a way to deal with you.

The prince now thought it sounded more pleasing to the ear and was still a humane statement. However, Su Xinghe was too cunning, so who knew if she was intentionally saying something that he would like to hear.

There were footsteps on the corridor, and the window was like a stage for a shadow play. Under the halo, a tall silhouette passed by, followed by several thin eunuchs. She stood up to greet him, and the prince stepped into the Lizheng Hall, glanced at her lightly, and said nothing.

Xinghe quickly covered it up and said it was nothing, "It's confidential information we got back from the Northern Army, you can't touch it." Only then was he able to fool her. Otherwise, how could Lan Chu, who dared to take a bite of the sky, have any food left if it fell into her hands

Of the four sons, except for the youngest, Prince Xin, whom the emperor was reluctant to let go of the capital to do his work, the rest are working hard. Although the prince has an advantage in birth, his honor and disgrace can change overnight. Who can guarantee that his foundation will last forever? Every prince has the dream of becoming an emperor. In the past, no one helped him, so it was just wishful thinking. Now someone is willing to help him. Not to mention ascending to the throne in one go, he has first become a prince. At least he doesn't have to suffer the boss's bullying every other day. Why not

The prince said calmly, "The Northern Army's archive room stores confidential information, so outsiders are not allowed to enter?"

The prince was discouraged, "We have known each other for too many years, and the sweet smell has become stinky." It was agreed that he would be close to the water tower, but in the end he didn't catch the moon, but fell into it. But no matter how depressed he was, there was actually a way to deal with Huo Yan. He said, "Do you like Huo Yan? There are wars in the north and the south, I will send him out to fight."

"Cui Yi?" The prince frowned. "Does anyone really eat this?" He took out his ivory chopsticks and picked up a piece. His expression was disgusted, but his heart was full of happiness that was about to overflow - this was the melon rind she brought back for him after a long journey. She didn't forget him even when she was working on the case, and she still said that he was not in her heart? Women, they love to be hypocritical!

The prince hesitated, and slowly clenched his hands into fists in his sleeves, with a smile on his face. "To be honest, at your age, it's not easy to find a husband after leaving the palace. There was originally a man named Lou Yueting, but unfortunately General Lou now has a new husband and can't wait for you. You see... Is Huo Yan a good person? He has a house, land, and fame, and he is also good-looking. If you are willing to do this, wait for a chance, I will explain our affairs to the emperor, and ask him to arrange a marriage for you. Don't say that you are still a virgin, even if you really have an affair with me, he, a widower, is enough for you." Then he changed his tone and said in a sad tone, "Look, you have been in my palace for all these years, and I have not been able to give you anything. Your youth has been wasted here, and I have to think of a way out for you, so that our acquaintance will not be in vain, what do you think?"

He didn't say a word after hearing this, but who knew he was about to explode. No matter how much he thought about it, he forgot that Huo Yan was also a man. Although he was a little old, his wife had died and he had no children. Now was the prime of his life. The two of them stayed in a closed room for so long... Nothing happened, right

He still didn't speak, sitting on the throne and flipping through his old notes. When she almost thought he didn't want to pay attention to her, he suddenly said, "You were so happy hanging out outside last night, weren't you?"

The prince hesitated, and slowly clenched his hands into fists in his sleeves, with a smile on his face. "To be honest, at your age, it's not easy to find a husband after leaving the palace. There was originally a man named Lou Yueting, but unfortunately General Lou now has a new husband and can't wait for you. You see... Is Huo Yan a good person? He has a house, land, and fame, and he is also good-looking. If you are willing to do this, wait for a chance, I will explain our affairs to the emperor, and ask him to arrange a marriage for you. Don't say that you are still a virgin, even if you really have an affair with me, he, a widower, is enough for you." Then he changed his tone and said in a sad tone, "Look, you have been in my palace for all these years, and I have not been able to give you anything. Your youth has been wasted here, and I have to think of a way out for you, so that our acquaintance will not be in vain, what do you think?"

In order to distract their attention, she started to talk about this and that, "It was quite lively in the palace yesterday, wasn't it? Did the attendants go with them to congratulate the newly crowned queen?"

He raised his eyes from the Chen note, "Is everything ok? When did you return to the palace?"

When she heard this, she hurried forward to help her and helped her all the way into the courtyard of the ladies. She asked Lan Chu to get some hot water and twisted a towel to cover her eyes, "Just warm it up. My brother used to have eye pain when he came back from hunting with the princes, and my mother used this to relieve his pain."

She rubbed the corner of her clothes and said, "What's there to be afraid of when you're older? When you're older, you know how to care for others. Isn't that what the master said?"

Thinking of this, the prince felt as if he was in a cloud of despair and could hardly sit still.

Yinchen was bored every day in the palace.

Xinghe said: "It is human nature to flatter the powerful and look down on the weak." But she knew in her heart that what Mrs. Liang had been told in Shanchiyuan before was slowly being put into practice.

What should she say? He didn't think she was a fool, did he? If someone like Huo Yan was won over, it would be even more powerful. By then, the Five Military Commandery would be in the hands of the Su family. Not to mention supporting Prince Min, even if they supported the missing Fifth Prince, they would still have a chance of winning. Would he give away his country to someone else? She couldn't believe it even if she was beaten to death. This time he was doing something weird to trick her again. She knew that Huo Yan was probably the one he was targeting. But he was his uncle, so he had no other tricks except scolding her here, so he was scratching his head.

When she heard this, she hurried forward to help her and helped her all the way into the courtyard of the ladies. She asked Lan Chu to get some hot water and twisted a towel to cover her eyes, "Just warm it up. My brother used to have eye pain when he came back from hunting with the princes, and my mother used this to relieve his pain."

Yinchen said, "I am not a famous person. I can be kicked off the bed. I will be laughed at if I go. I won't lower myself to that status. But I heard that among all the people in the palace, only Zuo Zhaoyi did not go to see the queen. Compared with that thorny person, Madam Liang is much smarter. She has a son too, so she went. I heard that Madam Liang has always been easy-going. She used to curry favor with Zuo Zhaoyi. This time, when she saw that Zuo Zhaoyi had no chance, she went to the queen to curry favor. The queen also gave her face and invited her to have dinner in the greenhouse palace. From the looks of it, I'm afraid the two sides are going to form an alliance."

The prince said calmly, "The Northern Army's archive room stores confidential information, so outsiders are not allowed to enter?"

What should she say? He didn't think she was a fool, did he? If someone like Huo Yan was won over, it would be even more powerful. By then, the Five Military Commandery would be in the hands of the Su family. Not to mention supporting Prince Min, even if they supported the missing Fifth Prince, they would still have a chance of winning. Would he give away his country to someone else? She couldn't believe it even if she was beaten to death. This time he was doing something weird to trick her again. She knew that Huo Yan was probably the one he was targeting. But he was his uncle, so he had no other tricks except scolding her here, so he was scratching his head.

Chen Tiao couldn't concentrate. He just felt heavy. This time it was difficult to deal with. Huo Yan was not like Lou Yueting. In terms of seniority, he was the emperor's uncle. He couldn't match him up. He shouldn't be worried. Huo Yan was not that kind of person. But who can say for sure about things between men and women? The man was unmarried and the woman was unmarried. The unmarried woman was already 23 years old. Who would want her if she was left out? She could only be someone's concubine.

Of the four sons, except for the youngest, Prince Xin, whom the emperor was reluctant to let go of the capital to do his work, the rest are working hard. Although the prince has an advantage in birth, his honor and disgrace can change overnight. Who can guarantee that his foundation will last forever? Every prince has the dream of becoming an emperor. In the past, no one helped him, so it was just wishful thinking. Now someone is willing to help him. Not to mention ascending to the throne in one go, he has first become a prince. At least he doesn't have to suffer the boss's bullying every other day. Why not

The prince propped up half of his face with his hand and looked at her with a frown, "I actually think what you said makes sense."

Lan Chu watched from the side, "The Minister knows a lot."

When Sister Xinghe, who had her eyes covered, heard this, she raised her lips slowly, with the corners of her lips delicate and like water chestnuts. Yinchen also laughed, "Sister, what are you laughing at?"

He didn't say a word after hearing this, but who knew he was about to explode. No matter how much he thought about it, he forgot that Huo Yan was also a man. Although he was a little old, his wife had died and he had no children. Now was the prime of his life. The two of them stayed in a closed room for so long... Nothing happened, right

Lan Chu watched from the side, "The Minister knows a lot."

"I don't like Huo Yan either, I just think he's pretty good." She turned around and took the food box, opened the lid and showed it to him, "I brought you something good, look what this is?"

"Does Zuo Zhaoyi know about this?" Xinghe murmured, "I wonder what she's thinking if she knows. Wouldn't she be regretting it?"

Xinghe said: "It is human nature to flatter the powerful and look down on the weak." But she knew in her heart that what Mrs. Liang had been told in Shanchiyuan before was slowly being put into practice.

It was completely dark, and the lights were turned on under the eaves. Through the peach blossom paper, a hazy row of halos rose up and rose to the bottom of the Hexi painting. The dragon and phoenix painted in gold and silver were illuminated by the lights, showing a hazy beauty. In the cold night, they were still dazzling.

The prince sneered and said, "But you said earlier that if he were two years older than you, he could be your father."

Xinghe understood, and this time she started to argue again. She licked her lips and said, "Your Majesty..."

The emperor has only one son. It is good to show his face in front of the queen. Right now, balance is the most important thing. If the queen has selfish motives, she must hope that someone can counter the prince to buy herself more time. As for Madam Liang, Prince Jian is active everywhere and is about to be promoted. Her son is following behind others to do miscellaneous tasks. He is the lowest among the four sons. How can she be willing to do this? So she has to show her face and please the queen. The queen is a lean camel that is bigger than a horse. In addition, the third son was recommended by the cabinet to go out to collect food and grass. If this task is done well, the supplies for the battles in the north and south can be properly dispatched. His future prospects are no less than Huo Qingluan.

Just as he was thinking, he suddenly saw her coming in from the gate of Yichun Palace. Yinchen was surprised and jumped out immediately, "Sister Xinghe, why are you back at this time?"

But after she talked for a long time, she finally made him understand one thing, that Huo Yan, she really looked good. He was so angry that his heart was boiling, and he stood up and walked in front of her, "Any girl likes middle-aged men, you girls must be blind! Look at me, I think that statement is more accurate for me."

When she heard this, she hurried forward to help her and helped her all the way into the courtyard of the ladies. She asked Lan Chu to get some hot water and twisted a towel to cover her eyes, "Just warm it up. My brother used to have eye pain when he came back from hunting with the princes, and my mother used this to relieve his pain."

As a result, the prince shouted, "Licking your lips and sucking your cheeks, it's obvious that you are guilty."

There were footsteps on the corridor, and the window was like a stage for a shadow play. Under the halo, a tall silhouette passed by, followed by several thin eunuchs. She stood up to greet him, and the prince stepped into the Lizheng Hall, glanced at her lightly, and said nothing.

Just as he was thinking, he suddenly saw her coming in from the gate of Yichun Palace. Yinchen was surprised and jumped out immediately, "Sister Xinghe, why are you back at this time?"

I slept until the afternoon, and woke up when I heard the sound of the eunuch pulling the bellows. I looked at the time and it was 3:30 pm. I struggled to sit up and calm down. I got off the kang and washed my face with cold water. Only then did my mind break free from the sleepiness.

Of the four sons, except for the youngest, Prince Xin, whom the emperor was reluctant to let go of the capital to do his work, the rest are working hard. Although the prince has an advantage in birth, his honor and disgrace can change overnight. Who can guarantee that his foundation will last forever? Every prince has the dream of becoming an emperor. In the past, no one helped him, so it was just wishful thinking. Now someone is willing to help him. Not to mention ascending to the throne in one go, he has first become a prince. At least he doesn't have to suffer the boss's bullying every other day. Why not

In order to distract their attention, she started to talk about this and that, "It was quite lively in the palace yesterday, wasn't it? Did the attendants go with them to congratulate the newly crowned queen?"

Thinking of this, the prince felt as if he was in a cloud of despair and could hardly sit still.

He didn't say a word after hearing this, but who knew he was about to explode. No matter how much he thought about it, he forgot that Huo Yan was also a man. Although he was a little old, his wife had died and he had no children. Now was the prime of his life. The two of them stayed in a closed room for so long... Nothing happened, right

This man's words were so hurtful. She always knew that he had a sharp tongue, but was it fun to bully others like this

The prince felt relieved after hearing this, and said tactfully: "You can't say that. Xu Niang is middle-aged, but she still has charm... Hey, do you mean you want to go and watch him train when you have time?"

The prince's face was covered with dark clouds, as if he had sunk into the abyss. He nodded slowly and with great effort, "Okay, it's true that girls can't be kept when they grow up. Don't think I don't know your little tricks. You took a liking to her the first time you dealt with her. It's not even spring yet, don't you think it's embarrassing? Her wife is dead, you know how unlucky she is? Don't go back and follow her, and let her be pickled like a pickle, pressed in a jar and eaten bit by bit after washing."

He leaned over and took a look. "Wax squash?"

"Does Zuo Zhaoyi know about this?" Xinghe murmured, "I wonder what she's thinking if she knows. Wouldn't she be regretting it?"

Anyway, I have to compare myself with everyone, even uncles. Xinghe looked at him tolerantly with a smile, "You are natural, with such a brilliant family background and all the good features... Even though we have known each other for so many years, I can't see the difference between you and me. It's like..." She stretched out her two paws and shook them, "Put your own hands in front of your eyes, holding a pen today and playing with walnuts tomorrow, can you tell the difference between them?"

Chen Tiao couldn't concentrate. He just felt heavy. This time it was difficult to deal with. Huo Yan was not like Lou Yueting. In terms of seniority, he was the emperor's uncle. He couldn't match him up. He shouldn't be worried. Huo Yan was not that kind of person. But who can say for sure about things between men and women? The man was unmarried and the woman was unmarried. The unmarried woman was already 23 years old. Who would want her if she was left out? She could only be someone's concubine.

"I don't like Huo Yan either, I just think he's pretty good." She turned around and took the food box, opened the lid and showed it to him, "I brought you something good, look what this is?"

She was disappointed and said with a drooping face, "Almost the same. Do you still remember the green clothes I told you about? I haven't seen it for many years. Today, by chance, I saw it in the pickle jar of the Northern Army. You haven't eaten it, have you? I brought it back specially for you to try. Do you want to have some?"

The prince's face was covered with dark clouds, as if he had sunk into the abyss. He nodded slowly and with great effort, "Okay, it's true that girls can't be kept when they grow up. Don't think I don't know your little tricks. You took a liking to her the first time you dealt with her. It's not even spring yet, don't you think it's embarrassing? Her wife is dead, you know how unlucky she is? Don't go back and follow her, and let her be pickled like a pickle, pressed in a jar and eaten bit by bit after washing."

Yinchen shrugged and said, "Who knows?" "The emperor didn't make her the queen because Princess Xialing was not up to the task, and he still had feelings for her. Maybe she thought that there would be a day in the future when the queen would be driven out of power, and she would become famous again and fill the position."

The prince was discouraged, "We have known each other for too many years, and the sweet smell has become stinky." It was agreed that he would be close to the water tower, but in the end he didn't catch the moon, but fell into it. But no matter how depressed he was, there was actually a way to deal with Huo Yan. He said, "Do you like Huo Yan? There are wars in the north and the south, I will send him out to fight."

Yinchen was bored every day in the palace.

Xinghe was stunned. It turned out that as the higher the official, the more likely he was to find a way to deal with you.

This little brain of hers had a lot of things to think about. Xinghe chatted with them for a while, then gradually became sleepy and fell asleep without saying a word.

The prince sneered and said, "But you said earlier that if he were two years older than you, he could be your father."

Yinchen said, "I am not a famous person. I can be kicked off the bed. I will be laughed at if I go. I won't lower myself to that status. But I heard that among all the people in the palace, only Zuo Zhaoyi did not go to see the queen. Compared with that thorny person, Madam Liang is much smarter. She has a son too, so she went. I heard that Madam Liang has always been easy-going. She used to curry favor with Zuo Zhaoyi. This time, when she saw that Zuo Zhaoyi had no chance, she went to the queen to curry favor. The queen also gave her face and invited her to have dinner in the greenhouse palace. From the looks of it, I'm afraid the two sides are going to form an alliance."

I slept until the afternoon, and woke up when I heard the sound of the eunuch pulling the bellows. I looked at the time and it was 3:30 pm. I struggled to sit up and calm down. I got off the kang and washed my face with cold water. Only then did my mind break free from the sleepiness.

But after she talked for a long time, she finally made him understand one thing, that Huo Yan, she really looked good. He was so angry that his heart was boiling, and he stood up and walked in front of her, "Any girl likes middle-aged men, you girls must be blind! Look at me, I think that statement is more accurate for me."

I woke up in the morning looking forward to eating boxed food. After eating, I took a walk around the palaces to check if the palace servants were lazy on duty. I walked over and stretched out a finger to scrape the window sill to see if there was any dust. Then I waited for the lunch, took a nap after eating, and basked in the sun in front of the east side hall in the afternoon. It would be time for dinner soon. After eating, I was in a daze for a while, and Sister Xinghe came back.

Anyway, I have to compare myself with everyone, even uncles. Xinghe looked at him tolerantly with a smile, "You are natural, with such a brilliant family background and all the good features... Even though we have known each other for so many years, I can't see the difference between you and me. It's like..." She stretched out her two paws and shook them, "Put your own hands in front of your eyes, holding a pen today and playing with walnuts tomorrow, can you tell the difference between them?"

She touched the oil paper bag in her arms, found the silver needle and carefully tested the poison. After the test, she was still worried, so she bit off a small piece from the corner of each piece and tested it herself. The watermelon rind was still the same crispy watermelon rind. She chewed it in her mouth, but her heart was full of mixed feelings - why did she do this? She tested the poison so carefully, fearing that someone would do something bad and want to kill him. According to her position, it would be better if he got into trouble, but she was a slave, used to doing this, and she would feel guilty if she didn't do it.

Xinghe said, "I left the city yesterday and just came back to Beijing this morning. I didn't sleep all night, and riding a horse made my eyes almost blind."

Yinchen was bored every day in the palace.

She was dejected, and washed it several times with boiled water, and went to the kitchen to find plum wine and sesame oil, and mixed it cold, and it tasted the best. When she went to Lizheng Palace, the prince had not returned yet, and the small food box was placed on the kang table. She didn't dare let anyone approach it, and she looked at it eagerly for nearly two hours.

Xinghe understood, and this time she started to argue again. She licked her lips and said, "Your Majesty..."

If it weren't for the huge state affairs, he would have to come back early to interrogate her, asking her if she had any evil thoughts, if she had taken a fancy to him, or if she had done anything worse than an animal to seduce him. In short, he was worried. He couldn't rest assured that she would stay in the East Palace. If he let her go, he was afraid that she would transfer her feelings to someone else - although she had never fallen in love with him.

"No." The prince shook his head, "You have prepared a script in advance... Tell me about your impression of Huo Yan."

But after she talked for a long time, she finally made him understand one thing, that Huo Yan, she really looked good. He was so angry that his heart was boiling, and he stood up and walked in front of her, "Any girl likes middle-aged men, you girls must be blind! Look at me, I think that statement is more accurate for me."

It was completely dark, and the lights were turned on under the eaves. Through the peach blossom paper, a hazy row of halos rose up and rose to the bottom of the Hexi painting. The dragon and phoenix painted in gold and silver were illuminated by the lights, showing a hazy beauty. In the cold night, they were still dazzling.

The prince sneered and said, "But you said earlier that if he were two years older than you, he could be your father."

The prince was discouraged, "We have known each other for too many years, and the sweet smell has become stinky." It was agreed that he would be close to the water tower, but in the end he didn't catch the moon, but fell into it. But no matter how depressed he was, there was actually a way to deal with Huo Yan. He said, "Do you like Huo Yan? There are wars in the north and the south, I will send him out to fight."

"Are you feeling better?" she asked, sitting on the edge of the kang.

It was completely dark, and the lights were turned on under the eaves. Through the peach blossom paper, a hazy row of halos rose up and rose to the bottom of the Hexi painting. The dragon and phoenix painted in gold and silver were illuminated by the lights, showing a hazy beauty. In the cold night, they were still dazzling.

Xinghe quickly covered it up and said it was nothing, "It's confidential information we got back from the Northern Army, you can't touch it." Only then was he able to fool her. Otherwise, how could Lan Chu, who dared to take a bite of the sky, have any food left if it fell into her hands

Xinghe said, "I left the city yesterday and just came back to Beijing this morning. I didn't sleep all night, and riding a horse made my eyes almost blind."

There were footsteps on the corridor, and the window was like a stage for a shadow play. Under the halo, a tall silhouette passed by, followed by several thin eunuchs. She stood up to greet him, and the prince stepped into the Lizheng Hall, glanced at her lightly, and said nothing.

This little brain of hers had a lot of things to think about. Xinghe chatted with them for a while, then gradually became sleepy and fell asleep without saying a word.

What should she say? He didn't think she was a fool, did he? If someone like Huo Yan was won over, it would be even more powerful. By then, the Five Military Commandery would be in the hands of the Su family. Not to mention supporting Prince Min, even if they supported the missing Fifth Prince, they would still have a chance of winning. Would he give away his country to someone else? She couldn't believe it even if she was beaten to death. This time he was doing something weird to trick her again. She knew that Huo Yan was probably the one he was targeting. But he was his uncle, so he had no other tricks except scolding her here, so he was scratching his head.

Let alone the case, he was so angry that he could not wait to get angry. She had no choice but to coax him with a smug face, "My master, have you encountered something unpleasant again today? I know you are busy with the affairs of the government, and there is nothing I can do about it, because you are in such a position. As for me, am I not working for the court when I am running around outside? You say whoever I want to deal with, I will deal with him, what are you unhappy about? That Huo Yan, I think he is really good, he has a good face and a generous demeanor, every girl likes such a man. But I am in the palace now, without you, I can never go out in my life, let alone get married. I still remember that you wanted me to be a nanny, and a nanny is not qualified to look down on others, I know that."

He still didn't speak, sitting on the throne and flipping through his old notes. When she almost thought he didn't want to pay attention to her, he suddenly said, "You were so happy hanging out outside last night, weren't you?"

Anyway, I have to compare myself with everyone, even uncles. Xinghe looked at him tolerantly with a smile, "You are natural, with such a brilliant family background and all the good features... Even though we have known each other for so many years, I can't see the difference between you and me. It's like..." She stretched out her two paws and shook them, "Put your own hands in front of your eyes, holding a pen today and playing with walnuts tomorrow, can you tell the difference between them?"

Xinghe understood, and this time she started to argue again. She licked her lips and said, "Your Majesty..."

She touched the oil paper bag in her arms, found the silver needle and carefully tested the poison. After the test, she was still worried, so she bit off a small piece from the corner of each piece and tested it herself. The watermelon rind was still the same crispy watermelon rind. She chewed it in her mouth, but her heart was full of mixed feelings - why did she do this? She tested the poison so carefully, fearing that someone would do something bad and want to kill him. According to her position, it would be better if he got into trouble, but she was a slave, used to doing this, and she would feel guilty if she didn't do it.

The prince felt relieved after hearing this, and said tactfully: "You can't say that. Xu Niang is middle-aged, but she still has charm... Hey, do you mean you want to go and watch him train when you have time?"

The master was in a bad mood, so he must have encountered some problems in the maintenance. He had been busy day and night for the past two days, and his hard work was no less than hers. The eunuchs withdrew, and she stepped forward to support him: "Master, I'm back."

"The Control of Military Affairs and the Northern Army are not from the same clan. You are not considered an 'in-law' if you enter the Northern Army camp! Why do you want to enter the harem? Can't Huo Yan and his chief secretary go in?"

Lan Chu came to untie her official uniform and knocked over a bulge on her chest. When he pressed on it, there was a crisp sound of oil paper, so he exclaimed, "What is this?"

He still didn't speak, sitting on the throne and flipping through his old notes. When she almost thought he didn't want to pay attention to her, he suddenly said, "You were so happy hanging out outside last night, weren't you?"

Lan Chu came to untie her official uniform and knocked over a bulge on her chest. When he pressed on it, there was a crisp sound of oil paper, so he exclaimed, "What is this?"

"Su Xinghe, come here." He waved his hand. When he was feeling mean, he would usually affectionately call her "Xing". Calling her by her full name proved that he was not going to put himself in a difficult position.

If she said that he was gentle and elegant, she would be courting death. But if she said too badly, she would be suspected of lying, so she said: "The Privy Councilor seems to be difficult to get along with. I feel trembling when working with him. He looks at me and I am afraid that I have done something wrong. When I was a child, I was not so nervous when facing the teacher. The main reason is that the age difference is too big. If he is two years older than me, he can be my father. It is reasonable for me to be afraid."

Xinghe said: "No, no, no... Can Zaijun compare to our master? I don't believe it."

"Are you feeling better?" she asked, sitting on the edge of the kang.

"Are you feeling better?" she asked, sitting on the edge of the kang.

She agreed meekly: "It's OK."

Yinchen shrugged and said, "Who knows?" "The emperor didn't make her the queen because Princess Xialing was not up to the task, and he still had feelings for her. Maybe she thought that there would be a day in the future when the queen would be driven out of power, and she would become famous again and fill the position."

Let alone the case, he was so angry that he could not wait to get angry. She had no choice but to coax him with a smug face, "My master, have you encountered something unpleasant again today? I know you are busy with the affairs of the government, and there is nothing I can do about it, because you are in such a position. As for me, am I not working for the court when I am running around outside? You say whoever I want to deal with, I will deal with him, what are you unhappy about? That Huo Yan, I think he is really good, he has a good face and a generous demeanor, every girl likes such a man. But I am in the palace now, without you, I can never go out in my life, let alone get married. I still remember that you wanted me to be a nanny, and a nanny is not qualified to look down on others, I know that."

Yinchen was bored every day in the palace.

I slept until the afternoon, and woke up when I heard the sound of the eunuch pulling the bellows. I looked at the time and it was 3:30 pm. I struggled to sit up and calm down. I got off the kang and washed my face with cold water. Only then did my mind break free from the sleepiness.

He raised his eyes from the Chen note, "Is everything ok? When did you return to the palace?"

Just as he was thinking, he suddenly saw her coming in from the gate of Yichun Palace. Yinchen was surprised and jumped out immediately, "Sister Xinghe, why are you back at this time?"

Xinghe squinted at the man, clearly not believing him, and muttered, "It's not like I haven't seen a man without clothes before. Didn't the master bare his shirt in front of me..."

Thinking of this, the prince felt as if he was in a cloud of despair and could hardly sit still.

After eating boxed food today, I had nothing to do, so I went to the northern kitchen to watch people make goat horn lanterns. The materials for the goat horn lanterns were brought in from outside the palace. They were all selected from the best goat horns. The head and tail were cut off, leaving the middle part, and put in a big pot with shredded radish to cook together. The fire was burning vigorously, and the smell of goat horns also drifted out with the heat. She covered her nose and watched them use a colander to fish out the goat horns, and the skilled old eunuchs used a last to support them. It was really strange that such a hard goat horn could be stretched, and after being stretched, it became thin and bright, and it could be in any shape you wanted. In the past, she only knew how to use the lamp, and never knew how to make a cover. Today, she saw it and was amazed that everything in the world has its own wonders. Then the existence of Sister Xinghe must be a work of ingenuity.

He didn't say a word after hearing this, but who knew he was about to explode. No matter how much he thought about it, he forgot that Huo Yan was also a man. Although he was a little old, his wife had died and he had no children. Now was the prime of his life. The two of them stayed in a closed room for so long... Nothing happened, right

He didn't say a word after hearing this, but who knew he was about to explode. No matter how much he thought about it, he forgot that Huo Yan was also a man. Although he was a little old, his wife had died and he had no children. Now was the prime of his life. The two of them stayed in a closed room for so long... Nothing happened, right

She said, "I left early and returned to the palace around 9:00 p.m. I took a nap and didn't get up until the sun went down."

Xinghe was stunned. Sure enough, she wanted to find fault with you. Even sticking out your tongue was a sin. But she couldn't cross the line. She had the right to be angry. After all, she was the master. She tilted her head, tucked her hands and said, "Don't worry, just listen to me. I was ordered by the emperor to go to the Northern Army camp to investigate a case. There are the evidences I want in that room. I must take them and report them to the Twelve Departments to convict Cao Zhan. I went there alone, and no one in the Northern Army would give me face. Only by asking the Privy Councilor could the lock of the file room be opened. Ten years of archives fill up a whole room. I am the only one who knows what kind of documents are useful. But I can't stay in that room alone. There must be someone supervising me to prevent me from snooping into the secrets. I am in the same room with the Privy Councilor not because I want to, but because it is my duty. Do you understand? Okay, don't be angry anymore. No one will poke your spine and say that you and the Privy Councilor are in cahoots. Don't worry."

But after she talked for a long time, she finally made him understand one thing, that Huo Yan, she really looked good. He was so angry that his heart was boiling, and he stood up and walked in front of her, "Any girl likes middle-aged men, you girls must be blind! Look at me, I think that statement is more accurate for me."

"Su Xinghe, come here." He waved his hand. When he was feeling mean, he would usually affectionately call her "Xing". Calling her by her full name proved that he was not going to put himself in a difficult position.

He still didn't speak, sitting on the throne and flipping through his old notes. When she almost thought he didn't want to pay attention to her, he suddenly said, "You were so happy hanging out outside last night, weren't you?"

Xinghe was embarrassed and didn't dare to say anything. That's right, she has a body of rough flesh and he has a body of lean flesh, how can they be the same!

When Sister Xinghe, who had her eyes covered, heard this, she raised her lips slowly, with the corners of her lips delicate and like water chestnuts. Yinchen also laughed, "Sister, what are you laughing at?"

He didn't say a word after hearing this, but who knew he was about to explode. No matter how much he thought about it, he forgot that Huo Yan was also a man. Although he was a little old, his wife had died and he had no children. Now was the prime of his life. The two of them stayed in a closed room for so long... Nothing happened, right

Yinchen was bored every day in the palace.

He leaned over and took a look. "Wax squash?"

"No." The prince shook his head, "You have prepared a script in advance... Tell me about your impression of Huo Yan."

It was as if a huge rock from the top of the mountain had fallen down, crushing the prince. It seemed that she had really started to think about it. Seeing that he had military power, she wanted to integrate with her brother and take down the whole capital at once? This woman was too mean. He hadn't slept all night last night. He lay down and got up again, always wondering how she was doing outside. As for her, she was having a good chat with the Privy Councilor alone, and she was still saying "I know how to care for others when I grow up". I'm afraid her heart is not made of flesh!

Yinchen said, "I am not a famous person. I can be kicked off the bed. I will be laughed at if I go. I won't lower myself to that status. But I heard that among all the people in the palace, only Zuo Zhaoyi did not go to see the queen. Compared with that thorny person, Madam Liang is much smarter. She has a son too, so she went. I heard that Madam Liang has always been easy-going. She used to curry favor with Zuo Zhaoyi. This time, when she saw that Zuo Zhaoyi had no chance, she went to the queen to curry favor. The queen also gave her face and invited her to have dinner in the greenhouse palace. From the looks of it, I'm afraid the two sides are going to form an alliance."

Xinghe said: "It is human nature to flatter the powerful and look down on the weak." But she knew in her heart that what Mrs. Liang had been told in Shanchiyuan before was slowly being put into practice.

Chen Tiao couldn't concentrate. He just felt heavy. This time it was difficult to deal with. Huo Yan was not like Lou Yueting. In terms of seniority, he was the emperor's uncle. He couldn't match him up. He shouldn't be worried. Huo Yan was not that kind of person. But who can say for sure about things between men and women? The man was unmarried and the woman was unmarried. The unmarried woman was already 23 years old. Who would want her if she was left out? She could only be someone's concubine.

When a man and a woman are together, how can a woman be so strong? She would melt into water when she saw the man. She had seen the maid in the room and her third brother hooking up. They were two miles away, and they were shaking like flowers and willows, and they could hardly stand. Sister Xinghe never did that. She always used "minister" and rarely used "I". How could they be so clear after having that kind of relationship? Although Yinchen was young, she was not easy to fool.

Chen Tiao couldn't concentrate. He just felt heavy. This time it was difficult to deal with. Huo Yan was not like Lou Yueting. In terms of seniority, he was the emperor's uncle. He couldn't match him up. He shouldn't be worried. Huo Yan was not that kind of person. But who can say for sure about things between men and women? The man was unmarried and the woman was unmarried. The unmarried woman was already 23 years old. Who would want her if she was left out? She could only be someone's concubine.

"Does Zuo Zhaoyi know about this?" Xinghe murmured, "I wonder what she's thinking if she knows. Wouldn't she be regretting it?"

Lan Chu watched from the side, "The Minister knows a lot."

"I don't like Huo Yan either, I just think he's pretty good." She turned around and took the food box, opened the lid and showed it to him, "I brought you something good, look what this is?"

Thinking of this, the prince felt as if he was in a cloud of despair and could hardly sit still.

It was as if a huge rock from the top of the mountain had fallen down, crushing the prince. It seemed that she had really started to think about it. Seeing that he had military power, she wanted to integrate with her brother and take down the whole capital at once? This woman was too mean. He hadn't slept all night last night. He lay down and got up again, always wondering how she was doing outside. As for her, she was having a good chat with the Privy Councilor alone, and she was still saying "I know how to care for others when I grow up". I'm afraid her heart is not made of flesh!

He leaned over and took a look. "Wax squash?"

Anyway, the two of them were used to quarreling, so it was no big deal to poke a lung once. She pretended to be thoughtful and said slowly: "If it works, it would be great, but I'm afraid that people will look down on me."

Lan Chu came to untie her official uniform and knocked over a bulge on her chest. When he pressed on it, there was a crisp sound of oil paper, so he exclaimed, "What is this?"

Xinghe squinted at the man, clearly not believing him, and muttered, "It's not like I haven't seen a man without clothes before. Didn't the master bare his shirt in front of me..."

Let alone the case, he was so angry that he could not wait to get angry. She had no choice but to coax him with a smug face, "My master, have you encountered something unpleasant again today? I know you are busy with the affairs of the government, and there is nothing I can do about it, because you are in such a position. As for me, am I not working for the court when I am running around outside? You say whoever I want to deal with, I will deal with him, what are you unhappy about? That Huo Yan, I think he is really good, he has a good face and a generous demeanor, every girl likes such a man. But I am in the palace now, without you, I can never go out in my life, let alone get married. I still remember that you wanted me to be a nanny, and a nanny is not qualified to look down on others, I know that."

He didn't say a word after hearing this, but who knew he was about to explode. No matter how much he thought about it, he forgot that Huo Yan was also a man. Although he was a little old, his wife had died and he had no children. Now was the prime of his life. The two of them stayed in a closed room for so long... Nothing happened, right

"Are you feeling better?" she asked, sitting on the edge of the kang.

"Su Xinghe, come here." He waved his hand. When he was feeling mean, he would usually affectionately call her "Xing". Calling her by her full name proved that he was not going to put himself in a difficult position.

The emperor has only one son. It is good to show his face in front of the queen. Right now, balance is the most important thing. If the queen has selfish motives, she must hope that someone can counter the prince to buy herself more time. As for Madam Liang, Prince Jian is active everywhere and is about to be promoted. Her son is following behind others to do miscellaneous tasks. He is the lowest among the four sons. How can she be willing to do this? So she has to show her face and please the queen. The queen is a lean camel that is bigger than a horse. In addition, the third son was recommended by the cabinet to go out to collect food and grass. If this task is done well, the supplies for the battles in the north and south can be properly dispatched. His future prospects are no less than Huo Qingluan.

Xinghe quickly covered it up and said it was nothing, "It's confidential information we got back from the Northern Army, you can't touch it." Only then was he able to fool her. Otherwise, how could Lan Chu, who dared to take a bite of the sky, have any food left if it fell into her hands

Xinghe said, "I left the city yesterday and just came back to Beijing this morning. I didn't sleep all night, and riding a horse made my eyes almost blind."

He raised his eyes from the Chen note, "Is everything ok? When did you return to the palace?"

Lan Chu came to untie her official uniform and knocked over a bulge on her chest. When he pressed on it, there was a crisp sound of oil paper, so he exclaimed, "What is this?"

The prince turned his face away, "Don't talk to me about the case."

Xinghe leaned over and said honestly, "I am here, Master, please give me your orders."

The prince's face was covered with dark clouds, as if he had sunk into the abyss. He nodded slowly and with great effort, "Okay, it's true that girls can't be kept when they grow up. Don't think I don't know your little tricks. You took a liking to her the first time you dealt with her. It's not even spring yet, don't you think it's embarrassing? Her wife is dead, you know how unlucky she is? Don't go back and follow her, and let her be pickled like a pickle, pressed in a jar and eaten bit by bit after washing."

She didn't have any specific role in the East Palace, as if one more or one less didn't make a difference. The only time she showed up was when she climbed onto the prince's bed and was kicked down again. At that time, no one said anything, but they actually laughed at her behind her back. In fact, she didn't care. When her family sent her in, she didn't come for the prince, but for Su Xinghe. She liked this legendary female official, who was like Shangguan Wan'er in the Tang Dynasty, who was capable, liked power, and was beautiful. Now was her heyday, and she was in charge of such a dangerous government office, and she was still at ease, so Su Xinghe was much more attractive to her than the prince. According to her, the prince had a stern face all day long, and his good looks were useless, like a ghost who was urging him to die. She was a child who was spoiled to the core by her family. She was the only daughter among more than a dozen boys. She entered the palace and was promoted by him. In the future, she would compete with others for him. Is it interesting? But if Sister Xinghe was with him, she would be willing to partner with him. But looking at their appearance, it seems that they are not as good as the rumors say.

She was dejected, and washed it several times with boiled water, and went to the kitchen to find plum wine and sesame oil, and mixed it cold, and it tasted the best. When she went to Lizheng Palace, the prince had not returned yet, and the small food box was placed on the kang table. She didn't dare let anyone approach it, and she looked at it eagerly for nearly two hours.

Xinghe said: "No, no, no... Can Zaijun compare to our master? I don't believe it."

The prince said calmly, "The Northern Army's archive room stores confidential information, so outsiders are not allowed to enter?"

She hung her head and drooped her eyebrows, just like that, sticking in her eye sockets. She felt uneasy when he was not seen, and she felt angry when he was seen.

The prince hesitated, and slowly clenched his hands into fists in his sleeves, with a smile on his face. "To be honest, at your age, it's not easy to find a husband after leaving the palace. There was originally a man named Lou Yueting, but unfortunately General Lou now has a new husband and can't wait for you. You see... Is Huo Yan a good person? He has a house, land, and fame, and he is also good-looking. If you are willing to do this, wait for a chance, I will explain our affairs to the emperor, and ask him to arrange a marriage for you. Don't say that you are still a virgin, even if you really have an affair with me, he, a widower, is enough for you." Then he changed his tone and said in a sad tone, "Look, you have been in my palace for all these years, and I have not been able to give you anything. Your youth has been wasted here, and I have to think of a way out for you, so that our acquaintance will not be in vain, what do you think?"

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She was dejected, and washed it several times with boiled water, and went to the kitchen to find plum wine and sesame oil, and mixed it cold, and it tasted the best. When she went to Lizheng Palace, the prince had not returned yet, and the small food box was placed on the kang table. She didn't dare let anyone approach it, and she looked at it eagerly for nearly two hours.

Yinchen said, "I am not a famous person. I can be kicked off the bed. I will be laughed at if I go. I won't lower myself to that status. But I heard that among all the people in the palace, only Zuo Zhaoyi did not go to see the queen. Compared with that thorny person, Madam Liang is much smarter. She has a son too, so she went. I heard that Madam Liang has always been easy-going. She used to curry favor with Zuo Zhaoyi. This time, when she saw that Zuo Zhaoyi had no chance, she went to the queen to curry favor. The queen also gave her face and invited her to have dinner in the greenhouse palace. From the looks of it, I'm afraid the two sides are going to form an alliance."

Xinghe was stunned. Sure enough, she wanted to find fault with you. Even sticking out your tongue was a sin. But she couldn't cross the line. She had the right to be angry. After all, she was the master. She tilted her head, tucked her hands and said, "Don't worry, just listen to me. I was ordered by the emperor to go to the Northern Army camp to investigate a case. There are the evidences I want in that room. I must take them and report them to the Twelve Departments to convict Cao Zhan. I went there alone, and no one in the Northern Army would give me face. Only by asking the Privy Councilor could the lock of the file room be opened. Ten years of archives fill up a whole room. I am the only one who knows what kind of documents are useful. But I can't stay in that room alone. There must be someone supervising me to prevent me from snooping into the secrets. I am in the same room with the Privy Councilor not because I want to, but because it is my duty. Do you understand? Okay, don't be angry anymore. No one will poke your spine and say that you and the Privy Councilor are in cahoots. Don't worry."

Xinghe was stunned. It turned out that as the higher the official, the more likely he was to find a way to deal with you.

"The Control of Military Affairs and the Northern Army are not from the same clan. You are not considered an 'in-law' if you enter the Northern Army camp! Why do you want to enter the harem? Can't Huo Yan and his chief secretary go in?"

Xinghe hummed, "What's the matter?" It was definitely not a good thing.

Chen Tiao couldn't concentrate. He just felt heavy. This time it was difficult to deal with. Huo Yan was not like Lou Yueting. In terms of seniority, he was the emperor's uncle. He couldn't match him up. He shouldn't be worried. Huo Yan was not that kind of person. But who can say for sure about things between men and women? The man was unmarried and the woman was unmarried. The unmarried woman was already 23 years old. Who would want her if she was left out? She could only be someone's concubine.

This man's words were so hurtful. She always knew that he had a sharp tongue, but was it fun to bully others like this

"The Control of Military Affairs and the Northern Army are not from the same clan. You are not considered an 'in-law' if you enter the Northern Army camp! Why do you want to enter the harem? Can't Huo Yan and his chief secretary go in?"

Xinghe squinted at the man, clearly not believing him, and muttered, "It's not like I haven't seen a man without clothes before. Didn't the master bare his shirt in front of me..."

It was as if a huge rock from the top of the mountain had fallen down, crushing the prince. It seemed that she had really started to think about it. Seeing that he had military power, she wanted to integrate with her brother and take down the whole capital at once? This woman was too mean. He hadn't slept all night last night. He lay down and got up again, always wondering how she was doing outside. As for her, she was having a good chat with the Privy Councilor alone, and she was still saying "I know how to care for others when I grow up". I'm afraid her heart is not made of flesh!

Xinghe understood, and this time she started to argue again. She licked her lips and said, "Your Majesty..."

She hung her head and drooped her eyebrows, just like that, sticking in her eye sockets. She felt uneasy when he was not seen, and she felt angry when he was seen.

If she said that he was gentle and elegant, she would be courting death. But if she said too badly, she would be suspected of lying, so she said: "The Privy Councilor seems to be difficult to get along with. I feel trembling when working with him. He looks at me and I am afraid that I have done something wrong. When I was a child, I was not so nervous when facing the teacher. The main reason is that the age difference is too big. If he is two years older than me, he can be my father. It is reasonable for me to be afraid."

The most attractive thing about a military commander is his majestic appearance on the training ground, which can make any girl fascinated. If she wanted to go, it would be absolutely impossible. The prince had rejected it in advance, "Everyone on the training ground has taken off their clothes to train, it is not appropriate for you to go."

After eating boxed food today, I had nothing to do, so I went to the northern kitchen to watch people make goat horn lanterns. The materials for the goat horn lanterns were brought in from outside the palace. They were all selected from the best goat horns. The head and tail were cut off, leaving the middle part, and put in a big pot with shredded radish to cook together. The fire was burning vigorously, and the smell of goat horns also drifted out with the heat. She covered her nose and watched them use a colander to fish out the goat horns, and the skilled old eunuchs used a last to support them. It was really strange that such a hard goat horn could be stretched, and after being stretched, it became thin and bright, and it could be in any shape you wanted. In the past, she only knew how to use the lamp, and never knew how to make a cover. Today, she saw it and was amazed that everything in the world has its own wonders. Then the existence of Sister Xinghe must be a work of ingenuity.

I slept until the afternoon, and woke up when I heard the sound of the eunuch pulling the bellows. I looked at the time and it was 3:30 pm. I struggled to sit up and calm down. I got off the kang and washed my face with cold water. Only then did my mind break free from the sleepiness.

Lan Chu watched from the side, "The Minister knows a lot."

When the hot towel was put on, his eyes came alive and Xinghe let out a long cry: "You saved my life."

He didn't say a word after hearing this, but who knew he was about to explode. No matter how much he thought about it, he forgot that Huo Yan was also a man. Although he was a little old, his wife had died and he had no children. Now was the prime of his life. The two of them stayed in a closed room for so long... Nothing happened, right

As a result, the prince shouted, "Licking your lips and sucking your cheeks, it's obvious that you are guilty."

The prince decided to do the opposite. "In fact, this man is not that difficult to get along with. He has been on the battlefield for a long time, and it is difficult to change his stubborn temper. He is good at fighting and has excellent kung fu. You have never seen him training."

"I don't like Huo Yan either, I just think he's pretty good." She turned around and took the food box, opened the lid and showed it to him, "I brought you something good, look what this is?"

It is flawless and logically rigorous, but the more so, the more suspicious it arouses.

She was dejected, and washed it several times with boiled water, and went to the kitchen to find plum wine and sesame oil, and mixed it cold, and it tasted the best. When she went to Lizheng Palace, the prince had not returned yet, and the small food box was placed on the kang table. She didn't dare let anyone approach it, and she looked at it eagerly for nearly two hours.

"Su Xinghe, come here." He waved his hand. When he was feeling mean, he would usually affectionately call her "Xing". Calling her by her full name proved that he was not going to put himself in a difficult position.

This man's words were so hurtful. She always knew that he had a sharp tongue, but was it fun to bully others like this