Shen Zechuan was a little stunned, his palms itching from Xiao Chiye's stubble. He looked at Xiao Chiye and said, "... Trick your hands."
Xiao Chiye said, "Is it uncomfortable to touch?"
Shen Zechuan said, "comfortable."
The two were separated by a little distance, but there seemed to be no gap. Xiao Chiye was dirty and had no time to clean up for the past few days. Now he is next to Shen Zechuan, and he doesn't care about it. It is up to Shen Zechuan to touch it.
Chen Yang held the door curtain, guessing that it was almost time, he wanted to let others in, but he didn't hear Xiao Chiye's permission, so he brought a group of guards stuck at the door, all of them staring at the sky and looking at the ground, in a daze.
"Did you touch it hard?" Xiao Chiye couldn't help laughing.
"Almost mean," Shen Zechuan pursed his lips tightly, and whispered in Xiao Chiye's ear, "It hurts me so much."
"Where does it hurt?" Xiao Chiye tilted his head and pressed his forehead against his.
Shen Zechuan looked at him, his eyes were like mountains and lakes moistened by fog, he put the unfinished energy in it, and showed it all to Xiao Chiye in the eyes, even the corners of his eyes were filled with as if there was nothing. Affection.
Xiao Chiye suddenly covered Shen Zechuan's eyes, paused for a moment, and said, "It's not the right time to bully me."
Shen Zechuan said, "Where do you want to go? Just to see you."
"Don't show it," Xiao Chiye said, "Go back and have a look."
Chen Yang, who was outside, coughed a few times and said in a voice, "Master..."
Xiao Chiye removed his palm, stood up, and said, "Come in."
Chen Yang opened the curtain and everyone filed in.
* * *
Shen Zechuan leaned on the pillow and wore a cloak, drinking medicine while listening to them tell the details of the recent days. After Qiao Tianya finished speaking, he pondered for a moment, and said, "Yes, this incident is very strange from beginning to end, and I also suspect that the collapse of Ouhualou was not accidental, but a deliberate act by means of the blockage of the official ditch on Donglong Street. Of."
"The emperor has only been on the throne for half a year, and now there are many things waiting to be done. It's a good time for everyone to turn around." Xiao Chiye sat on the stool next to him, "Who would be willing to die?"
This is also something Shen Zechuan couldn't figure out. After drinking the medicine, he handed the bowl to Qiao Tianya and said, "It is difficult for us to verify the affairs in the palace. We must have a suitable person inside."
Si Lijian's pen eunuch hanging in the air is not a thing. Because neither Xiao Chiye nor Shen Zechuan could intervene in the affairs of the palace, it was the Queen Mother's territory, and it was the Queen Mother who had the final say on who to use in the future. But it is better than nothing, if there is an internal response, it is still much better than a black eye.
Thinking of this, Shen Zechuan suddenly asked, "Last time you wanted to check Xiangyun, what did you find out?"
Xiao Chiye said, "I've been busy and forgot, Gujin."
Gu Jin came out and said: "I went to Xiangyun Square and did not find out any key information. Xiangyun's patrons are no more than a few people. I checked them one by one, and they have nothing to do with the perjury last time."
Shen Zechuan always felt that there was something he didn't notice, there was a hand pulling these things, and there must be some causal connection between them. He fell into deep thought again, wondering if it was because he was just recovering from a serious illness, and he couldn't figure out the joints.
"The emperor hasn't woken up yet, and the epidemic has not completely subsided. There are still a few days to spare, so don't worry about it at this time." Xiao Chiye said as he moved his shoulders and arms, "The official communication has been completed, everyone has a good rest these days. Things will always work out, and now it’s all about recharging.”
The guards agreed and retreated from the house. As soon as the person finished walking, Xiao Chiye sat down by the bed and took off his boots.
"You've slept enough, and the second son is still dangling." Xiao Chiye lay down beside Shen Zechuan and said, "Come here and use it as a quilt cover for me."
Shen Zechuan turned his head sideways and said, "Let's sleep in a cloak."
Xiao Chiye closed his eyes and said, "You wear it."
Shen Zechuan stuffed the pillow under Xiao Chiye's neck, Xiao Chiye blindly grabbed his hand, squeezed his wrist, pulled him towards him, and hugged the person.
"It's too thin," Xiao Chiye touched him. "I feel panic in my arms. When autumn arrives, the game from the north will also come. I will take good care of it at that time, and I will gain weight in winter."
Xiao Chiye's breathing was a little heavy. He was sleepy. He tilted his head and pressed the tip of his nose against Shen Zechuan's temples. He forced a smile and said, "... sleep with your second son."
Xiao Chiye was exhausted. He hadn't slept a lot in the past few days. He was awake day and night, like a lone wolf lingering on the ground. With Shen Zechuan on him, he felt that the weight was just right, which made him feel hot and satisfied.
Xiao Chiye wanted to sleep for a while, but at night, he calculated the cost of medicinal materials for the past few days. Who would have guessed that he would sleep until the next day's three quarters. When he woke up, he was still in a trance, turned to one side and buried himself in Shen Zechuan's arms.
Xiao Chiye was stunned for a moment, then suddenly woke up. He braced himself and looked, it turned out that he slept off the pillow last night, and it was Shen Zechuan's arm that was pressing down in the middle of the night. Shen Zechuan leaned on the pillow on his side, and pulled the cloak with the other hand and covered him, this was a hugging gesture similar to protection.
It was dark, and the room was dark.
Xiao Chiye fell back on the pillow and carried Shen Zechuan back towards him. With the cloak covering the two of them, he asked hoarsely, "Is it numb?"
Shen Zechuan was half awake, "um".
Xiao Chiye rubbed his stiff arm and said, "Just call me."
Shen Zechuan warmed up and said, "Xiao Er..."
Xiao Chiye said, "Huh?"
Shen Zechuan opened his eyes, looked at him, and said, "You still called Shen Lanzhou when you fell asleep."
Xiao Chiye smiled and said in a low voice, "Thinking about it every day."
The two were close to each other, Xiao Chiye was warmed up by him, so he jumped up with enough energy to sleep, not only wanting to tease Shen Zechuan, but also wanting Shen Zechuan to sleep.
I don't know what kind of bird it is, cooing outside, making ripples in the silent night.
Xiao Chiye said, "What did you think of when you asked Xiangyun earlier?"
Shen Zechuan said, "Where did Mu Ru come from, is it a girl bought by the original emperor?"
"She is the birthday gift from Zhuangzi below to the emperor," Xiao Chiye encircled Shen Zechuan, "I was raised in Zhuangzi at first, and it took a lot of effort just to train her. I think her native place is from Jincheng, do you think it is her ?"
"The emperor completely disliked the eunuch because of the assassination case. After Shuanglu, there was no close eunuch. The maids who usually serve on the side are all carefully selected people. The only person who can push him and help him out of the palace is Mu Ru." Shen Zechuan said and fell into deep thought, "If it is her, there must be a reason... She has no emperor now, and she can live only if the emperor is alive. She should care more about the emperor's safety than others."
"That's the reason," Xiao Chiye said, "Those who can set up such a situation must have thought carefully and have a reason. The late emperor died suddenly, and the Hua family lost power. The subsequent impact is not only to take off a few black gauze hat It's so simple, and it also affects the situation in various places in Dazhou. In the past six months, Hai Liangyi and the family have formed a confrontation, barely stabilizing the situation. If the current sage encounters an accident at this moment, it will not benefit anyone. "
"We have to wait until the emperor wakes up to know more," Shen Zechuan said. "This time the Ministry of Industry has made such a big mistake, and Pan Xiangjie is to blame. He will definitely be impeached and kept for investigation. Have you met Xu Liangluoshan, an official in the Ministry of Housing? ?"
"I see," Xiao Chiye thought for a while, "he is a diligent person."
"I asked him to keep a detailed record of the incoming and outgoing medicinal materials in the past few days. After he goes out, the Ministry of Household and the Supreme Court will come to check the accounts. Just hand in this booklet."
"Well done," Xiao Chiye praised without hesitation, "I couldn't wait for the note from the palace when I got sick, so I'll let someone take the medicine from the pharmacy first. The Imperial Guard has written notes on his own, but it's not as good as the people in the Ministry of Household. Testimony is more convincing, and with this booklet, the Imperial Army will not have to tear it apart with the Ministry of Households.”
Xiao Chiye dislikes dealing with the officials of the Ministry of Households. It is a matter of reconciliation every year. This time, it is a major event that the official ditch is blocked. These old foxes, if they are not good, they want to pull the forbidden army into the water, so that they can be called the cabinet. Embarrassment, the law does not blame the public! The beginning of the spring is also the time when political affairs are the most complicated. The documents are piled up like a mountain, and the cabinet will soon have a headache.
"You don't want to see people from the Ministry of Household, they are also afraid of seeing you." Shen Zechuan smiled, "The matter of Quanchengsi implicated Wang Xian last time, I think he has been transferred to the Ministry of Rites, is it your handwriting? "
"I have no selfish grudges with him. In the past, asking for debts was a matter of public affairs. He was implicated in me and was stigmatized by bribery. It was only an expedient measure to move him to the Ministry of Rites." Xiao Chiye said, " This time Ducha, his excellence is definitely gone, and he will only be released to remote and barren places."
Wang Xian's fortune is not good. He was originally in charge of the household department and had a hard time dealing with Xiao Chiye. A few years ago, when the military equipment was outdated, Xiao Chiye personally blocked him every time he did a coolie, and he had no personal relationship with Xiao Chiye at all. Unexpectedly, Xiao Chiye was reprimanded in front of the imperial court, and the spring city silk happened to pass by his hand. He couldn't tell. Here Xiao Chiye and Li Jianheng were brothers and sang about the harmony between the ruler and the minister, but he was really scolded. Picking up the post of principal, he almost became a prisoner. Now, the officials of Qiedu can no longer be appointed, and there is no good place for them to go out. The police officers have also been accused of "neglecting their duties". Half a lifetime of caution has been wasted.
However, Shen Zechuan's heart moved, and he said, "Don't you want to push the boat and let him go to Zhongbo?"
Xiao Chiye laughed and said, "You can guess it."
Xiao Chiye helped Wang Xian and brought him to the Ministry of Rites, protecting his job. In the past, Wang Xian didn't like him, but now he is grateful to him. Xiao Chiye planned to transfer Wang Xian to Zhongbo when he was released. Zhongbo is now a bandit, and everyone has to go inside.
"There is no other place to be near, Izuku must have staff." Xiao Chiye said relaxedly, "You have put forward a good idea for the demolition subsidy. Zhou Gui, the capital of Izuku, is now on good terms with us. With Wang Xian under his command, he naturally understands what it means. The six states of Zhongbo will definitely focus on supervising this year, but no matter who the court sends to do it, Cizhou must be under my watch."
Cizhou is next to the Northeast Grain and Horse Road, and Xiao Chiye is staring at the gate of the granary for the Libei Iron Cavalry. He and Xiao Jiming basically did not communicate in detail, but the brothers had a tacit understanding.
"Quanchengsi is a hidden danger. If it wasn't for Fu Linye being too eager for quick success and mischief, this account would be a knife buried in the account book of the Imperial Army." Shen Zechuan moved his head and said, "Is this account handled by Xue Xiuzhuo? ?"
"It's him." Xiao Chiye said, "Xue Xiuzhuo... What do you think of this person?"
"I didn't notice him at first, but I checked his Ducha comments in previous years and they were all excellent. He entered the dynasty in the Yongyi year, which was the last three years of Emperor Guangcheng. After Emperor Xiande ascended the throne, he became a householder. In the middle of everything, he worked in this position for eight years. It was not until last year when the Nanlin Hunting Ground changed dramatically that he was promoted to Dali Temple and became the Dali Temple Chancellor. There are two major cases concerning the safety of the emperor. His reputation is very good, he is well-connected in the Eight Great Families, and he has a good conversation with the officials of the poor family headed by Hai Liangyi." Shen Zechuan pondered for a moment, and said, "But I am not interested in him. I don’t know anything about the previous resume.”
"I know," Xiao Chiye said, "Ask me."
Shen Zechuan raised his eyebrows slightly and said, "You say it."
"Why doesn't this sound like a begging tone?" Xiao Chiye pulled up his cloak and turned to Shen Zechuan, "I'll tell you when I'm happy."
He talks wildly, half to tease people. Who would have thought that Shen Zechuan looked at him, opened his lips and breathed, and when he was a short distance away, he said warmly and softly, "Ce'an."
The subtle hot flashes sprinkled on his cheeks, and along the bridge of Xiao Chiye's straight nose, they exhaled to his lips, and the two of them seemed to touch each other.
Xiao Chiye turned around abruptly, put a gap on Shen Zechuan, pinched his chin, and said, "If you don't practice the fake hand pose, the second son won't eat this set."