The meaning behind Xiao Shufei's words is very simple, that is, since you have been using him in this way, and the relationship between your brothers has been very good since childhood, it has always been because of your protection that not only them, but also the mother and concubine With today.
If it weren't for you, Li Hong, I'm afraid my mother-in-law would have been nothing but dust by now. As for Li Sujie, Yiyang, and Gao'an, they wouldn't have such a prominent status and status in the royal family today.
Therefore, as long as my mother and concubine are alive, I only hope that they can continue to live a peaceful life under the protection of you, Li Hong.
Maybe it's because people are getting older, and their views on some things tend to be more and more moderate. Everyone sweeps the snow in front of their own door and doesn't care about the frost on other people's tiles. Today's Xiao Shufei, as she gets older, , and Wu Mei's position that has been completely stable to the point of being unstable, this has made Concubine Xiao Shu suppress the deep hatred she had towards Wu Mei all the time when she was just deposed as a commoner.
But with Wu Mei's current status and prestige, she was not like herself, who had secured her position as queen in the simplest way of relying on mother and son.
What's more, I don't rely on my mother and my son to survive to this day.
Wu Mei has her own strategies and talents, and is different from other women in her iron-blooded skills and methods of winning people's hearts. All these make her superior to others in the palace.
In addition, as her son, the prince, he always takes her feelings into consideration, no matter how big or small the situation is. Similarly, from the time when he became the successor to the prince until now, the mother and son have supported and helped each other to secure the position of queen. , a prince of the Tang Dynasty who made a unique achievement.
Concubine Xiao Shu returned to her palace, feeling guilty and unable to calm down for a long time. Her silent heart, which had been practicing Taoism for many years, was always affected by some inexplicable things in the past few days for some unknown reason.
Although the time has not come yet, whether it is the world of mortals or the splendor and luxury of the palace, it seems to be more incompatible with him, and even makes him feel uncomfortable when he is immersed in it.
Li Hong already knew what she was thinking. She believed that Li Hong would definitely communicate with his mother and then his majesty. After that, she might be able to truly find a world that belongs entirely to her, without Wu Mei always in her heart. Make trouble and disturb your own cultivation.
This is not to say that Concubine Xiao Shu thinks that after returning to the palace, Wu Mei's every move, word and deed is still as directed at her as before, but that Wu Mei becomes more and more generous and careless, and even occasionally comes to her palace. Talk to her, or invite yourself to her Penglai Palace to talk.
But all this did not do any good to the quiet heart that she had cultivated for many years. Instead, she seemed to be getting more and more impatient, and even started to have thoughts about Li Sujie again. Although she didn't want to, sometimes in her dreams, especially When I hugged His Majesty, the feeling was like a tide, slowly pulling me into an abyss.
She needs to escape from the sea of suffering, exorcise her inner demons, and go back to the life of Xiao where she cultivates her moral character and can deal with the passing things indifferently.
"The flowers are falling, the water is red, and there are thousands of sorrows. I am speechless and complaining about the east wind. Snow waves are beating in the sky, and autumn clouds are rolling in the sky."
"Wanting to fight seems to be good without intention, passionate but being annoyed by ruthlessness. Flowers fall silently and blame the east wind."
"The pearls are off the thread, the fragrant sleeves are wet with tears, the willow eyebrows are frowning, and the person is thinner than the yellow flower. May all lovers in the world finally get married."
The lyrics and music that Li Hong could remember in Romance of the West Chamber were handed over to Yan Lingbin one by one, and then she turned them into Tang Dynasty music symbols one by one and compiled them into Romance of the West Chamber.
It was these words that Wu Mei couldn't forget after reading "The Romance of the West Chamber". In another palace not far from Zichen Palace, Concubine Xiao Shu was also reciting these words.
"Dongfeng, Dongfeng, Li Hong, you are driving me to death. If you use the word "东" like this, you are not afraid that your mother will trouble me again and ask you to help me. Are you going to help me like this?" Xiao Shufei was a little anxious. He walked around the palace uneasily, but not even a maid could be seen in Nuo Da's palace.
In the Zichen Hall, someone had a sad face. After Wu Mei recited it softly several times, she began to wonder: "Do you mean something by the word Dongfeng?"
"I really didn't mean that, it was just a joke. Can you please stop thinking too much about it?" Li Hong didn't know how many times he had to explain it, but his mother thought it meant something.
Why hasn't Li Lingyue come back yet? Hasn't her statistics been compiled yet
Li Hong looked at the door eagerly, hoping that Li Lingyue would appear quickly at this moment so that he could be tortured by Long Ma again.
Li Hong, who looked through the autumn water, did not wait for Li Lingyue's return. Instead, he waited for Wang Lou to come over with small steps and said in a low voice: "The queen and your highness, Di Renjie is asking for an audience outside the palace."
"Di Renjie? What is he here for?" Li Hong took the lead and asked without waiting for his mother to speak.
"There's so much nonsense, let him come over." Wu Mei patted Li Hong's shoulder, signaling Wang Lou to ignore it, gave Li Hong an angry look and said, "Do you have any prejudice against him? This person can be considered a He is a rare talent in the imperial court, but why have you never used him in a high position? His position in Dali Temple has not been changed for so many years, let alone the post of Gaping Zhangshi. Why? "
"Good steel is used on the blade. Di Renjie is only suitable for working in Dali Temple and doing other things... I really don't think he is much better than others." Li Hong will definitely meet his mother after seeing her, so naturally he won't say anything else.
What's more, this is Zichen Hall, not Penglai Hall, the queen's harem, so there is no need to change places when meeting ministers, this is fine.
Wu Mei watched Li Hong reach out to summon the palace maid, and then a series of movements in his hand, including changing the tea set, changing the tea, and even brewing the new tea that had just been changed into the tea set. After brewing it for several times, she took the white jade The flawless and exquisite teapot, even the spout and handle are inlaid with gold, is placed on the tea tray.
"What are you doing?" Wu Mei asked curiously.
"I want to eavesdrop and hear what Di Renjie will say to you." Li Hong finished busy with everything in front of the sofa, and then looked around. He took off his fur and motioned to the palace maid to put it in Li Zhi's study. .
After all the details in other corners seemed to have disappeared, he clapped his hands with satisfaction and said, "Father went to the Hanyuan Hall to have a banquet with the ministers. At this time, Di Renjie bypassed his father and went straight to the palace. According to the report from my mother, even my son, who has been in charge of government for many years, has once again bypassed him. It is strange that my son is not curious. "
Wu Mei looked at Li Hong and saw that the teacup she had used exclusively in Zichen Hall had also been replaced by Li Hong. After watching Li Hong pour the tea that was three minutes lighter than the newly brewed tea into the cup, she calmly sighed. Said: "Di Renjie has been working in Dali Temple for many years. If you want to leave no trace of you, you have to be careful. Don't be caught eavesdropping and lose your prince's face."
"That's not true. I'm just curious. What happened to him that he had to bypass me and my father to report to you?" Li Hong touched his beard on his chin and glanced at his dragon with some disrespect. mom.
"Di Renjie was cultivated and supported by her mother. Of course, you also contributed to it. Is this the reason why you have always been full of prejudice against Di Renjie?" Wu Mei took a sip of tea. If she didn't drink it, Di Renjie came after a while. Maybe it was really true. What will he discover.
I didn't see Li Hong pouring out the two pots of newly brewed tea, just to make the color of the tea lighter, as if he had been drinking it for a while.
"That's not true. I am very satisfied with his loyalty to the Tang Dynasty and his political achievements in Dali Temple, but I don't like this person's character and government. Li Yifu and Xu Jingzong are deep in the city, ruthless and ruthless, and will use any means to achieve their goals. , but one of their admirable advantages is that they are honest and aboveboard. No matter how sinister and sinister the plot is, they dare to do it. Even if they are left with infamy in future generations, they will not change their views. Di Renjie has plans to achieve great things, but he is a bit stingy. To put it bluntly, he is... just... not familiar with him." Li Hong thought for a while, and finally compared Di Renjie to a dog.
Wu Mei rolled her eyes at him speechlessly: "Since you don't like this person's behavior, you can remove him, demote him, or transfer him to another place in Chang'an. Why do you still stay in Dali Temple? Give your mother seven points of thin noodles. ?”
"I asked you to say this. Is my son the kind of person who doesn't distinguish between public and private? Public is public and private is private. Since he is loyal to the Tang Dynasty and is capable, how can I give up because of my own selfishness? A person who has made outstanding contributions to our country, the Tang Dynasty?" Someone said with integrity and selflessness.
"Hey, Li Hong, you know how to distinguish between public and private affairs? Forget it, there has never been a prince in the Tang Dynasty who is as protective as you. Come on, I don't have time to talk to you, otherwise I will want to Beat him up!" Wu Mei's face turned cold. Whoever said it was okay to separate public and private matters, but Li Hong said it was the biggest joke in the Tang Dynasty.
But no matter what, it is no secret that Li Hong has a disdain for Di Renjie. At least Li Zhi and Wu Mei know very well that Li Hong has never reused Di Renjie, and he rarely even interferes in the major affairs of Dali Temple. Everything is completely left to Di Renjie to make the decision.
In this way, sometimes people even think that Di Renjie is able to do so well in the position of the Minister of Dali Temple because he has gained the great trust of His Highness the Crown Prince. Some courtiers even envy Di Renjie. of autonomy.
As Li Hong quietly closed the study door, Di Renjie's footsteps also sounded outside. Wu Mei in the main hall leisurely picked up the tea and sipped it.
"Your Majesty Di Renjie has met the Queen." Di Renjie came in and saw Wu Mei, and immediately saluted.
"Get up and give me a seat." Wu Mei pointed to a place not far from him, and the maid immediately brought a round stool and placed it there.
(End of chapter)