Chapter 165

Compared with other palaces in the harem, the Yanxi Palace where the Queen Mother lives is far away from the previous dynasty, but it is not remote and suitable for quiet and peaceful recuperation. Pen & Fun & Pavilion www.biquge.info Qianqing Palace is located behind the court, only a wall is separated, which is convenient for the emperor and courtiers to solve state affairs; Luanjiao Palace is the closest to the Qianqing Palace where the emperor lives because it is the residence of the queen, only because the two palaces occupy a large area, the wall is very high, and only a sedan chair is prepared between the comings and goings; and other palaces, such as Yiju Pavilion, Chaoxiang Palace and other places, are scattered everywhere to the harem.

From the gate of the palace to the Yanxi Palace, Du Chengxiang walked straight for nearly an hour before arriving. There were no palace people to guide the way, and seeing that the palace gate of Yanxi Palace was closed, Du Cheng felt that something was wrong. The courtiers who were not seen entered the inner palace, and there was no palace person to witness it, and they were accidentally seen by others, for fear that some gossip would spread. Now it seems that Prime Minister Du Cheng cannot be allowed to make other plans. I saw him knock lightly on the bronze buckle on the Zhu door, knock one or two and wait for a while, and then knock one or two, only to hear someone shouting inside: Wait slowly, this is coming.

Then there was the sound of footsteps, and from behind, the sound of the latch door was opened, and the side of the door was opened. I saw a girl wearing jade beads sticking out her head, looking left and right, and seeing Prime Minister Du alone, she asked: Is there something wrong with my lord?

When Prime Minister Du Cheng heard this, he thought that a girl dared to speak like this, and he was dissatisfied, and then thought that since he was a person in the Queen Mother's palace, it was understandable that he was superior, and he blamed himself for not asking a palace person to guide the way, which led others to ask such questions, and it was not easy to have a seizure.

Prime Minister Du Cheng looked at the girl, smiled, and said: I am the right prime minister, and I bother the girl to go back to the Queen Mother, and I have something important to report.

The girl listened, her eyes rolled, and she saw that Dai Hualing was different from ordinary courtiers, but it was a high position, so she said: Okay, please wait here, I will come back and invite the adult to come in.

Prime Minister Du Cheng smiled: That's nature.

After a while, I saw the girl come out and said, "My lord, the Queen Mother invites you in, please come with me."

Du Cheng replied: Please also ask the girl to lead the way.

The girl walked in front, and Prime Minister Du Cheng followed, one in front and one behind, one left and one right. After all, Yanxi Palace is the palace where the Queen Mother lives, the scale and pattern are not smaller than the Qianqing Palace and the Luanjiao Palace, although the decorations and flowers and plants everywhere are not as prosperous as the two palaces, but they do not lose the quiet and elegant style, and they are more rigorous and noble.

At this time, the queen mother got up from a nap at noon, and heard someone reply that the right prime minister had something important to report, so she allowed someone to come in, and let the old man serve herself, and tidy up her face and dress appropriately.

Prime Minister Du Cheng was invited into the special place in the palace to entertain guests and let him wait. And the Queen Mother was also late, and after half a cup of tea, she saw the Queen Mother dressed in luxury, dancing down like an ordinary step. I don't know if it was because of the momentum or the reason for the respect and humility, after Prime Minister Du Cheng saw him, he immediately got up and knelt down and kowtowed, and said: Weichen greets the Queen Mother!

After the Queen Mother walked to the armchair on the other side of where Prime Minister Du Cheng was seated and sat down, she said: No courtesy. Prime Minister Du Cheng got up.

Prime Minister Du Cheng bowed his head and said: Empress Dowager Xie.

I finally stood up. I heard the Queen Mother say: Sit down, don't stick to etiquette.

When Prime Minister Du Cheng heard this, he was grateful, and replied: Empress Dowager Xie.

After sitting down, seeing the Queen Mother looking at him, Prime Minister Du Cheng thought to himself, the consequences have not diminished back then, and he is still so honorable and domineering when he becomes the Queen Mother. Thinking is thinking about one thing, what should be said must be said, and the purpose of coming must be achieved.

I only heard Prime Minister Du Cheng say: The minister rushed into the palace because he had something to tell the queen mother.

The Queen Mother listened and asked, "Tell me, what is the matter?"

Prime Minister Du Cheng said: I don't know if the Queen Mother can hear about the important things at the border?

The Queen Mother was unhurried and said: I heard a little.

Prime Minister Du Cheng continued: This afternoon, the minister and several other ministers discussed this matter with the emperor in detail in the imperial study, and Prime Minister Lu Cheng and I were divided into two factions, he was the main battle, and I was the main peace, and the two sides were deadlocked, and there was no certainty. The final number is naturally decided by the emperor, but Weichen believes that the emperor has not made up his mind. It's okay for a moment, but if it goes on for a long time, there is no decision, and if the situation develops, I am afraid that it will be difficult to end at that time.

Hearing this, the Queen Mother didn't say anything, but after a moment of silence, she said: What does the Lord mean by informing the mourning family of this matter, you might as well say it directly. In the affairs of the previous dynasty, the mourning family must not interfere, but the trivial matters of the harem can still be said one or two.

Prime Minister Du Cheng listened and said with a smile: The queen mother is the master of the harem, so it is naturally up to you to decide. What happened in the previous dynasty and what the emperor's decision was, it is not something that Weichen can say. It's just that I and Prime Minister Lu Cheng's beloved daughter, both entered the palace and became mothers, this father's distressed daughter is inevitable, and I ask the Queen Mother to be considerate.

Hearing this, the Queen Mother instantly understood. This Prime Minister Du Cheng wants to use the border matter to force himself and the emperor to achieve the glory and wealth of his daughter. After thinking about it, the Queen Mother smiled and said: What Prime Minister Du Cheng said, the mourning family understands.

Du Cheng said: If the Queen Mother can say this, Weichen will be relieved. In the future, Weichen and Prime Minister Lu Cheng decided to work together to support the emperor.

The Queen Mother nodded and said: That's fine.

Hearing this, Prime Minister Du Cheng was satisfied, got up and said with a smile: Since this is the case, Weichen will stop chattering and retire.

The Queen Mother nodded and said, "Go."

Prime Minister Du Cheng bowed his head and bowed, and then withdrew from Yanxi Palace.

Until the next day.

After the early dynasty, Lu Shui came to the imperial study to see Yu Xuan, and the two discussed the border. Then, Yu Xuan went to Luanjiao Palace, and Lu Shui asked for orders to visit Lu Yun in the Yiju Pavilion in the harem. It's still early, it's not yet noon, and the mood is just right, and it's best to chat with people.

Lu Shui came to Yiju Pavilion, and when the people who opened the door saw that it was Lu Shui, they smiled and saluted, and said: My lord, I am well!

After speaking, the door was wide open, and someone was invited to enter.

Lu Shui is a talent, born graceful, and courteous to the palace people, so he naturally won the favor of the palace maids, and the eunuchs were also willing to do things for him. Moreover, Lord Lu is Niangniang's elder brother and the general of the Praetorian Guard in the palace, most of the palace people are familiar with each other, and it doesn't matter if he has close contacts with Yiju Pavilion.

The palace maid led the way, and smiled from time to time: How are you doing recently?

Lu Shui replied with a smile: Okay.

Seeing Lu Shui smiling, the palace maid suddenly felt a spring in her heart, her face was full of shame, and she didn't dare to speak anymore. It wasn't until he entered the house and replied to his master's words that he glanced at Lu Shui shyly and retreated. Lu Yun is innocent, although he is the same age as Qingqing and is already an adult, he is full of childishness, ignorant of the world, and still a child. When she was at home, she counted Lu Shui as the most fond of her, her parents doted on their daughter, but they couldn't match Lu Shui, who was her brother, so when she entered the palace draft, it was Lu Shui who was fueling the troubles, Lu Yun just followed his brother's wishes, just to please people. I pity her.