When Huo Tianxiu saw that Yu Yecheng not only looked decadent, but also had a very solemn expression, he couldn't help but stepped forward and asked, "What's wrong? Are you being reprimanded?"
"You go in." Yu Yecheng pursed his lips, and then added: "The emperor is not in a good mood."
Huo Tianxiu originally took a step forward, but after hearing what he added later, he turned to look at him again, and Yu Yecheng nodded again.
That means it's not bad anymore.
Obviously, this is very bad...
Eunuch Li stepped back without leaving a trace, and said with a flattering smile to Huo Tianxiu: "Admiral Huo, please go in by yourself, so I don't have to pass the news."
Huo Tianxiu sneered: "Look at your potential."
"Yes, yes." Eunuch Li nodded and bowed in response, and bowed to him.
Huo Tianxiu looked at Yu Yecheng's eyes as if he was a strong man who would never return. He took big steps and pushed open the door of the imperial study. If possible, he would like to come back another day.
But right now, this matter really cannot be delayed.
After entering, he closed the door first, took two deep breaths, patted his chest to steady himself, and then quietly poked half of his head out.
The emperor was seen standing sideways in front of the case, his head lowered, holding the teacup in the air, looking like he was about to drink but had not finished yet.
He saw that the cup of tea was not even steaming, and was obviously a little cold. The emperor had not been in good health recently, so he thought about walking up to persuade him to change to a cup.
He had just raised his left foot, but before he could step down, he heard a "stab" sound. He looked up from a frozen posture in the air, and with the sound of "ding ding ding ding ding", the shattered teacup in the emperor's hand fell into pieces. The pieces shattered and fell to the ground.
The emperor looked at the broken porcelain pieces on the ground, and Huo Tianxiu looked at the emperor's hand that crushed the teacup. After a moment, he realized what he was doing and fell down. He quickly stepped forward and wiped it with his sleeves, and called out to the door: " Eunuch Li…”
Eunuch Li was waiting outside the imperial study room. He first heard the sound of shattering, and then heard Huo Tianxiu's shout. He felt his scalp numb and veins jumping on his forehead. He pushed the door tremblingly, bowed his body and walked in, with his head cut off. He didn't dare to lift it up, so he bowed and said, "I'm here, my servant."
Before Huo Tianxiu could speak, the emperor spoke first in a deep voice: "Admiral Huo accidentally broke the tea cup. Please take it away and bring up two cups instead."
Hearing this, Eunuch Li felt relieved, let out a breath, said 'yes' and stepped forward.
"Eh?" Huo Tianxiu looked confused and dumbfounded.
"Why don't you get out of the way?" The emperor glanced at him calmly.
"Oh... yes." Huo Tianxiu then turned away a little sluggishly and asked Eunuch Li to deal with it.
After Eunuch Li retreated with the fragments in his arms, Huo Tianxiu pursed his lips and asked, "How is your emperor's health recently?"
The emperor looked at him sideways, with a pale expression on his face, showing no emotion or anger, but with a hint of disdain in his voice: "It's not even good, I can crush even a cup."
Although Huo Tianxiu's reaction was a bit slow, he was not stupid either.
His eyes lit up and he immediately realized. It turned out that the emperor had been pretending to be sick these days. He lowered his head and replied: "Yes, the emperor's dragon body is not in good health."
The emperor's eyes gradually deepened, until Huo Tianxiu felt a chill on his neck. He looked up and saw the corners of his mouth curled into a cold arc like a blade. He was shocked and knelt down quickly: "Your Majesty, I didn't mean that..."
Huo Tianxiu knelt for a long time. The emperor didn't say anything and he didn't dare to move. It wasn't until Eunuch Li came in from outside to serve tea that the emperor turned around and said in a deep voice: "Get up."
When Eunuch Li came in, he happened to catch a glimpse of Huo Tianxiu getting up on his knees. The speed at which he served the tea was extremely smooth, but he could handle it gently without making any sound, and then quietly retreated.
"When will Wugetai arrive in Beijing?" The emperor dusted off the tea foam.
"About five or twelve days from now." Huo Tianxiu entered the palace precisely because of this matter. Without waiting for the emperor to ask further questions, he reported the details: "It is said that this Wugetai is the fifth prince and has a high reputation among the Mongolian people. He is highly regarded by the Khan. Although the Mongolian people have always advocated the establishment of a long-term successor, this one has a vague momentum that is popular with everyone."
The emperor took a sip of tea and said, "What do you think?"
Huo Tianxiu thought for a while: "The Mongolian princess is about to get married to Prince Yu, and the marriage between the two countries is not a trivial matter. He said that there is nothing wrong with coming to watch the ceremony for his sister on behalf of the Mongolian people."
The emperor sneered: "Why didn't you come before you really loved your sister so much? Then you could have escorted the princess to Beijing."
"Well..." Huo Tianxiu was at a loss for words. What the emperor said made sense.
The emperor put down the teacup heavily and made a 'tsk' sound, and looked at him with a hint of disgust: "You just don't have the brains of Xia Weimo to do it well."
"Huh?!" Huo Tianxiu was a little unwilling at first, then turned his eyes, and then said: "Then I'll call him over?"
The emperor waved his hand: "I don't want to see him now."
Huo Tianxiu curled his lips: "Your Majesty, why are you angry with him? That old fox is cunning and cunning. You should find him and let him worry about things you don't want to worry about."
The emperor snorted coldly: "You are pleading for him in a roundabout way. Are you fooling me into not seeing it?"
Huo Tianxiu laughed awkwardly: "How can that be possible? What I said is all the truth."
The emperor pushed the remaining cup of tea in front of him: "You have heard a lot of rumors outside the womb these days, right?"
Huo Tianxiu took the tea cup and said, "Is the emperor asking about something fresh, or something you have been talking about these past few days?"
The emperor glanced at him coldly: "Don't imitate Xia Weimou, just speak your mind."
Huo Tianxiu straightened his body immediately and responded: "I have heard a lot of rumors. Most of the people are sensible and think this is a bit nonsense. However, I think it would be good for the emperor to lock the boy into Dali Temple and train him for a few days to scare him." , lest he rely on favor and become arrogant."
The emperor raised his eyebrows and looked at him: "With these few words, you made your position clear."
Huo Tianxiu smiled awkwardly and took a sip of tea, and asked tentatively: "I wonder if the emperor also has this intention?"
The emperor frowned and was silent for a moment. When he spoke again, he changed the subject: "You came just in time today. I have something for you to do."
Seeing his serious expression and unhappy tone, Huo Tianxiu couldn't help but replied seriously: "But it depends on the emperor's orders."
The emperor waved to him, and Huo Tianxiu leaned over. As the emperor explained every word, Huo Tianxiu's expression gradually became darker and darker.
When the emperor finished speaking, Huo Tianxiu showed a rare solemn look on his face. He bowed and left: "Don't worry, your emperor, my subordinates will never let him go."
As Huo Tianxiu left, the palace seemed to become quiet.
As night falls, the lanterns come on.
The haze outside the palace is different from the haze inside the palace. There is a different scene filled with bustle...
(End of chapter)