How big is the emperor's stomach ache? Han Ruzi knew it.
As soon as the two eunuchs guarding the door heard the emperor's cry, they immediately opened their eyes from half-dreaming and stood up, like watchdogs who heard footsteps, alert and dazed.
Neither of them reacted as quickly as the other person. Luo Huanzhang walked to the seat in two steps, knelt down on one leg, hugged the emperor, and stared into his eyes.
It was only after the fact that Han Ruzi realized that Luo Huanzhang was checking whether the emperor's pain was true or not. It was no wonder that the master of the King of the East Sea had doubts. It was a coincidence that the emperor fell on the seat and rolled around just after he told a crucial secret. .
At that time, Han Ruzi didn't think about it so much, but only felt the pain. The pain was so painful that he couldn't straighten his waist, so he could only curl up into a ball, with large beads of sweat oozing out of his forehead, and moaning in his mouth.
Just one glance, Luo Huanzhang was convinced that the emperor was not pretending, and said to the eunuch: "Go and pass the imperial doctor."
The two eunuchs panicked, stopped in a hurry, circled each other for half a circle, then one stayed and the other ran outside. The eunuch left behind was relatively young, kneeling on the ground, trembling all over, not knowing what to think, suddenly pounced on the emperor, as if they were going to die together.
Although Luo Huanzhang was a scholar, his body was not weak. With his left hand free, he pushed the eunuch away and said sternly, "What are you panicking about, go and inform the Queen Mother."
The eunuch whimpered and ran out the door even rolling and crawling.
"What's the matter, did someone assassinate His Majesty?" Luo Huanzhang looked serious, like a mighty general, not a scholar full of benevolence and righteousness.
Han Ruzi knew what was going on. Meng E made the medicinal pill he took to take effect, and the symptoms were more severe than expected, and the pain in his abdomen was squeezing hard, "No, maybe... Maybe it's the wrong thing to eat, it's okay, It will be fine in a while.”
"This matter is by no means simple, Your Majesty..." Luo Huanzhang was halfway through speaking, when there were hurried footsteps outside the door, he lowered his voice and spoke faster, "The ministers in the DPRK and the central government all support His Majesty's pro-government, and someone will contact His Majesty soon, please. Do not doubt."
Han Ruzi was just about to ask who was behind the note yesterday, when Zuo Ji and several eunuchs ran in and knelt on the ground in a half circle.
"Your Majesty... Your Majesty..." Zuo Ji was never a calm person, he maintained an indifferent attitude in the morning, and now he has become an overly frightened poor worm, sweating profusely, as if he will faint earlier than the emperor.
If the emperor really has three strengths and two weaknesses, the empress dowager's favor will not be able to keep him.
The pain in the abdomen was not so obvious. It turned into a hot air and looked for a way out. It felt like eating too much chili. Han Ruzi sat up reluctantly. As soon as he stretched out his hand, a towel handkerchief was offered to him, and he wiped it. Wiping off the sweat, I felt better again, and said, "It's okay, I feel better, maybe I've eaten a bad stomach."
"The Imperial Food Supervisor is responsible for this!" Zuo Ji almost shouted this sentence.
Luo Huanzhang knelt down and stepped back, "It may also be because of excessive force when practicing martial arts, and the breath is not smooth."
"Ah! That's right, Your Majesty practices every afternoon. I've already said that this is not acceptable." Zuo Ji was in a hurry to shirk the responsibility and put it on anyone else.
Han Ruzi didn't want to make things bigger, so he squeezed out a smile: "It's just a small accident, it's not worth making a fuss, especially don't disturb the queen mother."
"Don't you need to notify the Queen Mother?" Zuo Ji asked blankly.
Han Ruzi shook his head, "There are so many important things in the world, enough for the Queen Mother to worry about. Even if I can't share my worries for the Queen Mother, I shouldn't cause any more trouble."
Zuo Ji suddenly understood that the queen mother was very suspicious, and things really went up. A large number of people in the palace were going to be unlucky, and their responsibility was not small. He hurriedly turned around and said to a eunuch: "Go and chase those two guys. Come back, stop talking nonsense everywhere."
The eunuch led the order downstairs, Zuo Ji said to the other eunuchs: "Everyone is responsible for this matter, and no one is allowed to talk nonsense, understand?"
No one was willing to take this responsibility, and the eunuchs nodded together.
Zuo Ji was not at ease, and walked on his knees to the emperor, "Is your majesty really all right? In case... in case..."
Han Ruzi stood up and took a deep breath, "Look, I have recovered. You all go down and ask Master Luo to continue teaching the history of the country."
Most of the eunuchs left, Zuo Ji stayed and looked at the emperor with good eyes, the emperor frowned, and he would hold his breath and be nervous for a while.
The rest of the class, Luo Huanzhang, spoke quite well, looking out the window, immersed in the perfect and prosperous world of Emperor Cheng.
It was time to go to the Palace of Qinzheng. The emperor got up and said goodbye to the master. The two finally made eye contact. Han Ruzi blinked and Luo Huanzhang nodded very lightly.
Luo Huanzhang said that someone would contact the emperor soon, who would this person be? Han Ruzi's heart was full of curiosity and excitement. He expected it right. The ministers supported the emperor, but it was a bit unexpected to choose Luo Huanzhang as the messenger. After thinking about it, he felt it was reasonable.
Luo Huanzhang was a commoner. He was the master of the King of the East Sea and the west seat of the Cui family. He was probably the person who was least suspicious of the Queen Mother. Apart from him, there was really no one else who could deliver the emperor a message.
But who was the person who stuffed the note yesterday
Han Ruzi had a lot of doubts in his heart, but he couldn't think about it. The hot air in his body was moving faster and faster. He had to concentrate on running the reverse breathing method to be able to force it down. In this way, he no longer had the energy to think about complicated things. question.
As soon as the emperor entered the Qinzheng Hall, he was greeted by the ministers. Good news just came from Kanto, and Taifu Cui Hong, who had reunited the remnants of the soldiers and was supported by the counties, fought a victory outside the city of Luoyang, and the Qi army was defeated.
Whether this victory can completely defeat the Qi army is still unpredictable, but everyone believes that this will be a turning point. Since then, the Qi state is no longer an urgent threat. The next issue to consider is to ensure that one does not land. Capturing all the rebels, especially King Qi, if he escaped the French Open for more than a month, it would be a great disgrace to the court.
There are also barbarians from all over the world who are taking advantage of the fire, bandits in the rivers and lakes who are beyond their control, and princes from all sides who are swaying in their positions. It is time to prepare to settle accounts with them one by one.
Han Ruzi was just listening in, and gradually found that his previous views of the ministers were somewhat biased, including Prime Minister Yin Wuxian, none of these ministers were really incompetent, and they could casually name the name and merit of a certain county governor or even a certain county magistrate. The shortcomings, as for the local specialties, customs and terrain, are not to mention, the general situation of the world is installed in the minds of these ministers.
He used to think that Feng Ju, the minister of personnel, was a fool with no ideas, but it turns out that Feng Ju has the most ideas. He knows where bandits are not to be feared, where good generals are needed, and where elite soldiers are needed. Basically, his suggestions are always can be passed unanimously.
The imperial court has an absolute advantage, and they have no reason to hide their abilities any longer.
Han Ruzi began to understand why Emperor Cheng gave up taking revenge on his opponents in the crown prince's time. Without the help of these ministers, it would be extremely difficult to govern the world. Just memorizing countless places and people's names would consume the emperor. A lot of energy.
If he can get the support of these people, he will definitely be able to fight the queen mother. Han Ruzi's confidence is gradually increasing, and he desperately hopes that the contact person mentioned by Luo Huanzhang will appear soon.
After proving his ability to govern the country, the Minister of Officials once again showed his flattering talent, dancing in the hall, shouting long live, and then said: "This is the protection of the heavens, His Majesty's wedding is imminent, the rebel army will be defeated thousands of miles, this is the view Afterwards, the establishment of a queen in the future may be the time when King Qi was arrested."
These words are for the Queen Mother. Han Ruzi has no expression on his face. He may have to marry the Queen against his will, but he will never give birth to a Prince under the Queen Mother's control. No matter who is the Queen, it is useless.
The martial arts in the afternoon were canceled because the emperor needed to rest and prepare for the big wedding.
In fact, there is nothing to prepare. Unlike the enthronement, the protagonist this time is the queen. The daughter of the Cui family has already been trained by the Ministry of Rites, Taichang Temple and the female officials in the palace to ensure that every step is not taken when she is married into the palace. error.
Han Ruzi returned to the Cining Palace and waited anxiously for the contact person, seeing that everyone was suspicious. Even Zhang Youcai and Tong Qing'e, who served him, occasionally seemed to hide some secrets in their eyes.
Not going to practice martial arts is also beneficial. Han Ruzi's stomach hurts again in the afternoon. This time he is prepared and does not show too obvious pain. He runs the reverse breathing method silently, and does not dare to have any distracting thoughts.
In the evening, the imperial concubine brought the East Sea King to have dinner together.
The imperial concubine sat opposite, smiling and watching the two of them eat, not moving her chopsticks.
The King of the East Sea was depressed, and as soon as he came in, he kowtowed to the emperor to admit his mistake, and expressed that he would make a correction.
What can the emperor do? This is his younger brother, a close relative, so he will not turn against each other over a trivial matter. Han Ruzi forgave the King of the East Sea and invited him to dine together. Under the watchful eye of the imperial concubine, the two brothers were as reconciled as ever.
The King of Donghai just made a fool of himself in front of many noble children, and his appetite was greatly reduced. He only took a few mouthfuls and put down the bowls and chopsticks to serve the emperor instead of the waiter. , the eunuchs and palace maids are relieved.
"This dish is stir-fried lotus root. It is said to be able to ventilate and dissipate heat, nourish the stomach and soothe the nerves. Your Majesty should eat more." The King of the East Sea was so enthusiastic that he was a bit coquettish, but when he put the dish on several tables, his back When everyone was in the crowd, his face sank, and he showed a threatening look to the emperor, then turned around and happily went to serve another dish.
Han Ruzi didn't think it was scary, he just thought it was ridiculous, and he didn't care about Donghai Wang.
The eunuchs and palace maids were busy, and Han Ruzi saw the shadow of "convention" again, but this practice had many benefits, and no emperor wanted to change it.
Thinking of "convention", Han Ruzi looked at the imperial concubine, and the imperial concubine was also looking at him with a smile.
The emperor smiled back. He was not afraid of the empress dowager. The King of the East Sea was very ambitious and backed by the powerful Cui family. This was his strength and weakness. , Han Ruzi has nothing, but there is very little place to be blackmailed.
The servants withdrew, and the King of the East Sea also withdrew. The imperial concubine stood up, did not leave immediately, but walked slowly, as if to check whether the emperor was living comfortably. When there were no outsiders at all, she stopped, turned her head and said to the emperor: " Is it true that Luo Huanzhang claims that His Majesty is ready?"
Han Ruzi was taken aback and stood up abruptly, his breath was not smooth, and his stomach started to hurt again, "You... how could it be you?"
The smile on the Empress Dowager's face slowly disappeared, "If you know what kind of person the Empress Dowager is, you will understand my choice."