Chapter 6
Hearing the sound, Rong Tang let go of his hand, and Zhao Qi took the opportunity to save his mouth, "No, no, the Prime Minister is here at just the right time! The Prime Minister is here to save me, I'm going to be crushed to death..."
Xiao Shiqing went to At the table, he lifted the hem of his official uniform and sat down, with a leisurely demeanor. He poured himself a cup of tea, and said unhurriedly: "I don't understand what the emperor means. The emperor is now in bed with the beauty, what do I need to save?"
Zhao Qi wanted to cry but had no tears, " You're blind! Didn't you see that Rong Tang restrained me and wouldn't let me move? What kind of a fool is this!"
Xiao Shiqing glanced at Zhao Qi, and his eyes fell on Rong Tang again, looking like he was watching the excitement. "I didn't see it."
Rong Tang met Xiao Shiqing's gaze, frowned, and still pressed Zhao Qi.
Zhao Qi gave up asking Xiao Shiqing for help, and shouted: "Come here!"
The guards outside filed in, holding the handle of the knife, "Your Majesty?"
"Take Mr. Rong off me!"
"Yes!" The guards in front wanted to step forward, Xiao Shiqing glanced at them vaguely from the corner of his eye, the guards suddenly stopped, and stood obediently behind Xiao Shiqing, not daring to make any further movements.
Zhao Qi: "..." He is really a coward as an emperor. On the surface, the people in the palace are respectful and obedient to him, but in their hearts, the words of the prime minister are the imperial decree.
Xiao Shiqing took a sip of tea and said: "As far as I know, Rongtang has not recovered from a serious illness and has been bedridden for a long time. This is a good time for the emperor to love the beauty. I also ask the emperor to allow me to stay here to observe, so that I can practice Get the true biography of the emperor."
Zhao Qi blushed, "Xiao Shiqing, stop making trouble..."
Xiao Shiqing put down his cup, and his tone suddenly became cold, "You can't push away a sick child, what a waste you are? Not too fast Get out of bed!"
Zhao Qi was so excited by his stimulation, he pushed Rong Tang with all his strength. Rong Tang spent so long with him, and was ill, already exhausted, caught off guard by him, fell to one side, coughing violently, coughing so that Yu Rong's face was slightly red from the smoke.
Zhao Qi jumped off the bed in a panic, one of them lost his footing, and threw himself straight at Xiao Shiqing who was sitting beside him, from one embrace with the fragrance of medicine to the other with the fragrance of ink, the scene was once very embarrassing. He raised his head to meet Xiao Shiqing's cold eyes, and said without thinking: "Before the prime minister came, he was reviewing the manuscript."
Xiao Shiqing also looked at him, "No. " " Huh
?"
The lampshades are all taken away, what do you think of the memorandum?"
Zhao Qi: "..."
Xiao Shiqing looked down at Zhao Qi's hand on his shoulder, and asked, "Is the emperor holding enough?"
Zhao Qi hurriedly took his paw Take it away, "Enough."
Xiao Shiqing patted his official uniform, as if there was something dirty on it, "Your Majesty, the Empress Dowager will make a list of candidates for the Empress in the near future. ..." He glanced at Rong Tang, who was disheveled, "Restrain one or two."
"I'm not, I don't, it's Rong Tang..." Zhao Xi paused, swallowing the rest of his words. In front of the guards, he really didn't have the face to tell Xiao Shiqing that he would be suppressed instead of pretending to be molested.
Rong Tang managed to stop coughing, his eyes were as calm as water, without ripples, as if everything that happened in front of him had nothing to do with him, and he was completely different from when he was pressing down on the emperor just now. Zhao Qi looked at him, extremely distressed, not knowing what to do with him.
"Forget it," Zhao Qi said, "you take medicine and rest first, I'm leaving first."
Rong Tang didn't say anything, Xiao Shiqing said: "Your Majesty, go slowly."
"Prime Minister not leaving?"
Xiao Shiqing said: "Your Majesty thinks Is this minister coming to Zuizui Study to save the emperor?"
Zhao Xi was a little confused, "What else?"
Rong Tang said flatly, "Master Xiao means that he is here to find me."
Zhao Xi looked at Xiao Shiqing, then at Looking at Rong Tang, the alarm bell sounded in his heart. In the original work of "Da Jing Wu Boundless", Xiao Shiqing and Rong Tang also had several separate conversations, and the content of the conversations revolved around one person—Huai Wang Zhao Tong.
Rong Tang devoted all his heart to Zhao Tong, he knew that Xiao Shiqing was the biggest obstacle for Zhao Tong to become emperor, he hinted several times that he would abandon the dark for the light, give up the dog emperor, and give Zhao Tong a helping hand. Due to the kindness of Empress Dowager Wen, Xiao Shiqing made false claims with him until Empress Dowager Wen passed away.
Now that Xiao Shiqing actually took the initiative to look for Rong Tang, could it be that he already has the intention of betraying? He hasn't done anything to die recently, is it really because he took away the lampshade from Qinzheng Hall, and Xiao Shiqing has a grudge against him, that's why he decided to betray their mother and son?
...I can't.
Xiao Shiqing saw Zhao Qi staying where he was, and asked: "Is the emperor still leaving?"
Zhao Qi hesitated for a while, then said: "Let's go now."
Zhao Qi stopped walking as soon as he walked out of the drunk study, and looked back inside.
Jiang Dehai said: "Your Majesty?"
Zhao Qi said: "No, I have to go back and have a look, you don't have to follow, just wait here for me." He couldn't let Xiao Shiqing be snatched away by Zhao Tong so quickly. Empress Dowager Wen was right, the present Dajing cannot do without Xiao Shiqing, and if he wants to sit securely on the throne, he cannot do without Xiao Shiqing.
Zhao Qi walked back to Zui Study from the back door, and happened to have a window open, he hid behind, and could see Rong Tang and Xiao Shiqing sitting face to face.
The corners of Xiao Shiqing's mouth raised with a half-smile, "Should we say that Zhao Qi has deep affection for you, or that he is as stupid as a pig. He almost died on your bed last time, and today he can repeat the same mistakes. The truth is also a good insight. It 's gone."
Rong Tang's face was pale, but his lips were redder than ordinary people, "If possible, Rong Tang would like to let the prime minister taste the emperor's 'deep affection and righteousness'."
Xiao Shiqing wrote lightly: "You tried to poison Zhao Qi Zhao Qi never told the truth and the Queen Mother about this matter, if not, do you think you can still sit here and talk to the truth?"
Rong Tang didn't respond much, "Then how did the prime minister know?"
Xiao Shiqing lightly Laughing, "Of course I can know what I want to know."
Rong Tang nodded, "That's right. Everyone in the palace doesn't know that the grand master's chair that Prime Minister Xiao sat on when he went to court is Da Jing's real dragon chair. "
Xiao Shiqing smiled slightly, tapped his fingers on the table, and said casually: "Young Master Rong said such words, because he was afraid that the truth would be too comfortable? It's a pity that this word could not reach the Queen Mother's ears. Even if it did, Ben You don't care about your appearance."
Rong Tang's eyes darkened, "Xiao Shiqing, you are also a well-educated person, and you know very well in your heart that as long as Zhao Qi sits on the throne for a day, Dajing will never have a peaceful day."
Zhao Qi My heart skipped a beat. Sure enough, as he thought, Rong Tang wanted to poach Zhao Tong's corner for him.
Xiao Shiqing lazily said: "Who sits on the throne has nothing to do with Truth. As long as he doesn't interfere with Truth's affairs, why should Truth be against him
?" Even if Zhao Qi wants to make fun of the princes, Empress Dowager Wen will set him on fire."
"Enough." Xiao Shiqing said coolly, "It's your business that you hate Zhao Qi. It's not your business. It 's irrelevant."
Rong Tang sighed softly, "Ahem... It seems that Duke Huai misjudged the prime minister."
Xiao Shiqing raised his eyes slightly, "Speaking of which, before Prince Huai went north, he came here specifically to find the truth, and asked Ben The Prime Minister is taking care of you in the palace. It will win people's hearts so much, no wonder you are so devoted to him. If Zhao Qi had him one out of ten, Mr. Rong would have already fallen."
Rong Tang said in a deep voice, "Oh, if One day, please ask the Prime Minister to give me a glass of poisoned wine, so that I can die more thoroughly."
Xiao Shiqing was noncommittal, "For Duke Huai's sake, I will not pursue your intention to kill the king for the time being, let's not make an example."
"You care very much Is Zhao Qi alive or
dead?" "He will be in a lot of trouble if he is dead, and..." Xiao Shiqing narrowed his eyes, "Since he was almost poisoned last time, people seem to be different from before."
"So what? How?" Rong Tang disagreed, "Zhao Qi, always Zhao Qi."
Zhao Qi listened to the corner, feeling a little heavy. On the way back to the dormitory, he encountered Zhongmei in the harem running around. The beauties were kept in the deep palace, and they almost didn't go out of the gate. When they ran suddenly, they were staggered and out of breath. Zhao Qi felt sorry for them and gave them another five laps.
In the evening, Zhao Qi went to Ci'an Palace to accompany Empress Dowager Wen for dinner. Empress Dowager Wen said: "Xi'er, the Prime Minister gave the Ai family a list today, and all of them are talented and beautiful ladies from famous families. The Ai family looks pretty good."
Zhao Qi: "Oh."
"The Ai family Thinking about finding a reason to enjoy the flowers in a few days and calling these girls into the palace, let you have a look, so that you can choose the one you like."
"Thank you, Queen Mother."
"..." Queen Mother Wen Putting down the chopsticks in his hand, he asked, "Qi'er, what's wrong with you? The prime minister made you angry again?"
Zhao Qi said seriously, "Queen Mother, do you really believe in Xiao Shiqing wholeheartedly?"
Empress Dowager Wen's complexion changed slightly, He raised his hand and pulled the broken hair from his forehead behind his ears, "Why did Xi'er suddenly ask this?
" The empress mother protects him too much, and he doesn't see me as an emperor at all."
Empress Dowager Wen said: "Shiqing was raised by the empress mother, and the Ai family understands him."
"Empress mother thinks he is a good person?"
"No, he is not. Empress Dowager Wen said meaningfully, "Because he is not, the queen mother will use him. What's more, besides him, who else can the queen mother use?"
Zhao Xi was speechless.
Empress Dowager Wen continued: "The Xiao family is a century-old family in Beijing, and its history is even longer than Dajing. Xiao Guogong holds 200,000 troops, and the Duke and his wife are close friends of the mother and queen. If their son and mother are not used, what will they think?" ? Xi'er, you have to know that our orphans and widows are able to come to the present, not by the will left by the first emperor, but by the Xiao family."
"The empress..."
"Now that there is no one else here, the queen mother will tell you the truth. As long as the Xiao family is still on our side, your throne will be safe, otherwise..." Empress Dowager Wen smiled sadly, "Xi'er, since you ascended the throne From the beginning until now, the choice has always been in the hands of the Xiao family."
The truth of Queen Mother Wen made Zhao Xi feel more and more heavy. Fortunately, Xiao Shiqing in the original book rebelled after the death of Empress Dowager Wen, so she didn't let her see her son's miserable end.
"I know," Zhao Qi said, "Don't worry, Queen Mother, I won't fight against the Prime Minister again."
Empress Dowager Wen watched Zhao Qi for a long time, her expression a little moved, "The Queen Mother only hopes that after the death of the Queen Mother, someone can protect her. " Watching you."
Coming out of Ci'an Palace, Zhao Qi made up his mind that Huai Wang Zhao Tong must not let Huai Wang succeed in poaching a corner. He thought for a while, and ordered: "Lao Jiang, ask the imperial dining room to prepare some delicious snacks."
Jiang Dehai: "The emperor just finished his dinner, but he's hungry again?"
"No, I'm going to feed the prime minister. "
Jiang Dehai: "???"
"Also, take the lampshade I brought from the Palace of Qinzheng last time."
Inside the Palace of Qinzheng, Xiao Shiqing was discussing the transfer of officials with the Minister of the Ministry of Officials, when he suddenly heard the eunuch outside talking. Biography: "The emperor is here——" Minister
of the Ministry of Officials was stunned, "Why did the emperor come to Qinzheng Hall?"
Xiao Shiqing casually threw the memorial book aside, and said lightly: "Come on."
Zhao Qi walked into the hall, "Prime Minister, I'm here to return the lamp..." Seeing a minister standing beside Xiao Shiqing, Zhao Qi changed his words decisively, "I'll see if you're working hard.
" Zhao Qi saluted.
"Excuse me," Zhao Qi said with a sullen face, "Did I bother you?"
"No, Lord Shangshu is leaving now." The Minister of the
Ministry of Officials claimed yes, "I will leave."
After Shangshu left, Xiao Shiqing said: "Your Majesty, look at it as you like."
"Ah?" Zhao Qi asked puzzled, "What are you looking at?"
"Isn't it to see if the minister is working hard?"
Zhao Qi said in embarrassment: "Is that ... Nonsense."
"Huh?" Xiao Shiqing looked at Zhao Qi, waiting for him to continue.
Under his scrutinizing gaze, Zhao Qi said embarrassingly, "I'm here to return the lampshade."
Xiao Shiqing glanced at the lampshade in Jiang Dehai's hand, "Leave it alone."
"Also," Zhao Qi lowered his eyes, "I'm here There are some snacks, eat some when you are hungry." After eating my snacks, I will be my prime minister in peace and contentment, and don't think about rebellion anymore, be good.
Xiao Shiqing looked at him, and slowly laughed, "The emperor is still different from day to day, and those who don't know think that the emperor has changed inside."
Zhao Qi's hands hidden in his sleeves were slightly clenched, "It was the mother who trained me. After a while, I just..."
Xiao Shiqing understood, "So the emperor was forced."
Zhao Qi scratched his head, "The queen mother said that she and your mother are good sisters, so I should treat you as a brother."
Xiao Shiqing forgives Interested: "Is the emperor willing?"
Zhao Qi said awkwardly: "I am willing to try for the sake of my mother."
Xiao Shiqing nodded, "Speaking of which, the minister is five years older than the emperor. If he is called a brother, the emperor should call this minister what?"
Zhao Qi thought for a while, and tentatively said: "Brother...brother?"
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Tangtang: I would rather die than go to the dragon bed of the dog emperor.