The hall was quiet again, and Han Ruzi saw the backs of many people, and they all had rich expressions: Shangguan Xu, the elder brother of the Empress Dowager, was shivering. He probably thought it was a conspiracy against the Shangguan family; Cui Hong, the uncle of the King of East China Sea The kneeling posture is the most standard among the people, but he tries to hide behind the prime minister Yin Wuxian; the old prime minister's back is also shaking, showing not fear but decay, which means that all this is not under his control. Middle; Shen Mingzhi's back arched slightly, as if he was about to jump up at any moment...
All this may be an imagination, Han Ruzi ended his wild thoughts and came to Liu Jie, the middle palm seal.
The eunuch put down the other leg, knelt on his knees, lowered his eyes, and presented the unique seal to the emperor.
Han Ruzi took the brocade box and started with a heavy one. It was difficult for Liu Jie to hold it up for so long. One of the treasure seals was placed in the box. It was a whole piece of white jade and was slightly damaged. Not sure what to do next.
However, Yang Feng had lowered his head and refused to give any further hints.
The same is true for the others, only the King of the East Sea, who is kneeling at the door, occasionally casts jealous and hateful glances.
There are many imperial seals, but this seal is the most precious. Only when it is stamped can a formal imperial decree be promulgated. Known as the "Great Sima of the Southern Army", only after the emperor issues a decree can he become a real post.
Han Ruzi's heart was pounding, mastering the treasure seal means mastering the imperial power ten steps away and a thousand miles away, and with a simple sentence, he can take his mother into the palace...
But he didn't even manage well within ten steps. Looking around, there were not many people in the room to be trusted.
"I'm still young... I don't understand the government, I rely on... all the support from the Queen Mother, please send... Bao Xi... to the Queen Mother." Han Ruzi stammered. Be nervous when killing.
"According to the order." Jing Yao said, got up and came to the emperor, took the brocade box, and heaved a sigh of relief. Just as he was about to turn around to see the Queen Mother, Prime Minister Yin Wuhao raised his head and said, "Your Majesty's filial piety can be learned from the sky, it is better to award it to the queen. The purpose is to reward those in the world who are mothers in order to lead the world first."
Jing Yao really wanted to give himself a slap in the mouth, but he almost made the same mistake again, wanting Bao Xi to be used by the Queen Mother in a justifiable manner, the emperor had to issue a decree, so he stopped and stopped making a sound, and let more The experienced minister handled the matter, and he only thought about how to deal with Liu Jie afterwards.
"Okay." Han Ruzi answered briefly, feeling a little empty in his heart, knowing that Baoxi did not really belong to him, he still felt regret for the loss, or the desire to possess it, and even felt that he had failed Liu Jie, but Xiang Yang Fengwang After a glance, he was finally convinced that the choice of handing over the Baoxi was the right one: the old eunuch blinked his eyes very discreetly.
The prime minister struggled to get up and went to draft the edict himself. It took a little time. Most of the people in the hall were kneeling. Jing Yao regretted that he was moving too fast.
The curtain of the Tingzheng Pavilion was lifted, and a middle-aged woman walked out of the palace. She said: "The Queen Mother has a purpose. The treasure seal is the most important weapon of the country. It is set by the ancestors and cannot be changed.
Everyone in the room raised their heads and looked at the female official in surprise. The prime minister, Yin Wuxian, who was writing, also stopped writing to try to figure out the Queen Mother's thoughts.
Jing Yao was especially surprised, but being able to send out hot potatoes was exactly what he wanted, so after hesitating for a while, he immediately walked to Liu Jie and returned the seal box.
This is a puzzling game that Han Ruzi can only understand.
The emperor did not stay in the Qinzheng Hall for too long. Prime Minister Yin Wuxian personally drafted the edict. The other ministers unanimously approved it and sent it to the Tingzheng Pavilion for the Queen Mother to have a look. After the Queen Mother changed a few words that were too flattering, the edict was sent again. When it came out, it was approved by the emperor, stamped with a seal, and officially took effect.
In this way, through an edict praising Mude, the right to use the imperial seal of the Great Chu Emperor fell into the hands of the Empress Dowager, and Han Ruzi was sent out of the Qinzheng Palace for the second time.
The eunuch Liu Jie, who guarded the seal with death, retreated to the corner and said nothing more. Shen Mingzhi, the censor of the right patrol, who was known for his honesty, had a contemplative look on his face. He was probably thinking about the world's major affairs. Looking down at the emperor, trying to hide the lighthearted feeling of relief...
Han Ruzi didn't get anything, and he was still very excited. After all, the emperor was concerned. His hand was less than ten steps away, but a hand reached out from ten steps away. Maybe he was walking back to the inner palace. On the way, there are countless hands dancing in the dark, but he can't see it for the time being.
As soon as he returned to the residence, Yang Feng poured a basin of cold water on the emperor's excitement. At the door of the bedroom, Yang Feng ignored the etiquette, grabbed the emperor's arm, pushed him in, and waved his hand to prohibit others from entering. The famous palace maid was wiping the utensils, and was kicked out by Yang Feng.
"The situation is urgent." Yang Feng's expression was extremely severe, with a hint of accusation, "Please tell me the truth, Your Majesty."
"Of course." Han Ruzi felt that Yang Feng was a little rude.
"Has Your Majesty ever been in contact with Liu Jie, Zhong Zhangxi?"
"No."
"Has Your Majesty ever had contact with anyone outside the palace?"
"No."
"Did Your Majesty know about Liu Jie's actions today in advance?"
Han Ruzi shook his head, "My every move—" The door opened, and the palace maid Meng E walked in, looking at the two of them vigilantly, Han Ruzi continued: "I don't know anything, please believe me in this matter. I was more surprised than anyone."
Yang Feng stared at the emperor for a while, then nodded, "I believe in your majesty, and please believe in me, just wait here, and let me restore the situation."
Han Ruzi glanced at Meng E and said to Yang Feng, "I don't understand, isn't the matter resolved?"
Yang Feng did not look back, nor did he reprimand the palace maid, "The matter of Liu Jie, the seal in the middle of the palm, has been resolved, but not yours. Fortunately, you saved some yourself and gave the treasure seal to the queen mother, there is not much time..." Yang Feng turned to Walking outside, he stopped when he passed by Meng E, and said coldly, "Protect Your Majesty's safety."
When it comes to disobeying the etiquette in the palace, Meng E has done the most extreme. She doesn't seem to understand these things at all, except for an expressionless face. Reluctant to give a reply, just look back rudely.
Yang Feng pushed open the door and left.
The eunuchs and palace maids who were guarding outside filed in and brought a late lunch. Half of them were fish and meat. Han Ruzi was already very hungry, but at this time he had no appetite. They were brought to and fro in the same way, followed by snacks and tea. The whole ceremony took nearly half an hour to end.
Han Ruzi sat on the chair and looked at a landscape screen diagonally opposite, and suddenly found that he had nothing to do. The ceremony, fasting, and enthronement were all over, and the treasure seal was handed over. This is the last contact between him and the "emperor". Interrupted, at a glance, the bland future is in front of him, and until death comes, there will be no change. The most terrifying thing is that he is sitting here alone, while the battle outside is raging.
The eunuchs and the maids removed several cases, screens, and untouched food in an orderly manner. Han Ruzi really wanted to stop them and ask them what they thought of the emperor. All he could do was smile and compliment those who had tasted a bite or two of the dish.
What happened in the Hall of Diligence had obviously spread to the inner palace. Although the emperor's kindness had not been directly responded to, the eyes of the waiters were somewhat flickering, as if they were suspicious of something.
The waiters all left, and Meng E was left alone. She closed the door, set up a round stool, and sat at the door, staring at her toes, as if she was listening to the sounds outside.
"Have you eaten?" Han Ruzi asked.
"Yeah." Meng E replied anyway.
"Spring came earlier this year, and some plants have already sprouted."
This is not a question, so Meng E does not answer.
"It's boring to sit here, can I go out for a walk?"
Han Ruzi thought that Meng E would find a high-sounding reason to forbid her from going out, but she simply replied two words: "No."
Han Ruzi didn't insist, "What can I do other than sit here?"
"You can go to bed and I'll wake you up for dinner."
Han Ruzi glanced at the warm pavilion in his left hand. He didn't feel sleepy at all. He sat on the couch for a while and asked, "You haven't been in the palace for a long time, right?"
Meng E slowly turned her head and glanced at the emperor, "How did you know?"
"I guessed it." Han Ruzi laughed. In fact, it's not difficult to guess. Meng E's temperament is so unique in the palace that even a teenager with little experience can recognize it.
Meng E continued to stare at her toes.
"How long have you been in the palace?"
"Where are the people?"
"Is there anyone else at home?"
"Do you like life in the palace?"
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Han Ruzi asked a question every once in a while, and didn't care whether the other party answered or not. In the end, there was really nothing to ask. He began to talk about his life, "I used to live in a small place, but there were many flowers and plants. I used to think that outside There will be more flowers and plants. I didn’t expect to see pavilions and pavilions after I came out. I moved when I was five years old, the house was bigger, and there were more servants. Everyone was very kind to me, brought me all kinds of toys, and gave them back to me. I tell stories. I love listening to stories. Anything is fine, fox fairy, knight, general... When I was eight years old, I moved again and changed to a new building. I ran up and down a dozen times a day, my mother said this It's good for your health. Then you moved into the palace at the age of ten, which is strange, I lived here for a month, and I didn't even remember it at all."
Meng E suddenly stood up, stretched out her left hand, motioned to the emperor to shut up, and pressed her right hand on the door, really listening.
Han Ruzi was very surprised. This is the inner palace. Why did Meng E act like an enemy
Meng E sat down and said nothing.
"Zhongzhangxi Liu Jie is a loyal minister, but I don't know anything about what he did today. I have never heard his name before. I hope... the queen mother can understand." Han Ruzi became more and more convinced According to Yang Feng's words, the scene that happened in the Qinzheng Hall was not completely over.
"Why did you tell me this?" Meng E turned her head and asked.
"I think... I guess... I think... you might be able to meet the Queen Mother."
Meng E neither admitted nor denied it.
Han Ruzi was silent for a while, but still didn't understand why Liu Jie's actions made Yang Feng so nervous, and Meng E, she was obviously not just a palace maid.
The unmistakable sound of footsteps came from outside, Meng E suddenly stood up, moved the round stool, waited for a while, and suddenly opened the door.
Outside, the East Sea King who opened his mouth and was about to call the door, was not with anyone. He didn't care about the palace maid. He stepped into the house, looked left and right, bowed to Ruzi perfunctorily, and said strangely: "Your Majesty, you can offend me. Big disaster."