Huo Pei'an was called into the Qinzheng Palace, and saw that the emperor was discussing something with Wei Ming, Zhou Wenxin and others. Recently, because of the fraud case, Huo Pei'an has really restrained a lot, and he tightened his tail in everything. Although the emperor didn't deal with him explicitly, after all, there was still a suspicion in his heart, and it was always wrong to be careful.

"Huo Xiang is here." Liang Yinhao said with a smile, "Huo Xiang came just in time, I am discussing with Wei Qing and asking him to assist Zhou Wenxin in reorganizing the affairs of the Ministry of Rites." ”

Huo Pei'an looked at Liang Yinhao in disbelief, as if he didn't hear what the young emperor was saying, and asked again, "The emperor said... Will Lord Wei assist in the affairs of the Ministry of Rites? ”

"yes." Liang Yinhao said, with resoluteness in his tone.

Huo Pei'an was stunned for a long time, then turned his head to look at Wei Ming and Zhou Wenxin on the side, and wondered in his heart. Although Wei Ming is a veteran of the Three Dynasties, he is too upright and stubborn, and has openly disobeyed the holy will in the court many times, bitterly stating the pros and cons, and the emperor's attitude towards him has always been salty and indifferent, why was he suddenly entrusted with a heavy responsibility? What does this mean exactly?

Huo Pei'an couldn't guess Liang Yinhao's mind for a while, so he could only lean forward and say tentatively: "Your Majesty, I'm afraid there is still room for discussion in this matter, right?" ”

"Oh? Listening to Huo Xiang's meaning, do you disapprove of my decision? Liang Yinhao looked at Huo Pei'an's eyes as deep as ink.

"How dare Weichen. Lord Wei is a veteran of the DPRK and China, so he naturally has undoubted experience. However, Zhongshu Province has been complicated recently, and the ministers are afraid that Lord Wei will not be able to take care of it at both ends. Huo Pei'an is also a good person, so he naturally knows that he can't explicitly oppose Liang Yinhao's decision, "It's better to let other officials of the Ministry of Rites..."

"Lord Huo is too worried." Wei Ming interrupted Huo Pei'an's words in a deep voice, how could he not know what this old fox was thinking in his heart, and immediately said: "Although the affairs of Zhongshu Province are cumbersome, isn't there still Zhongshu Lang?" They can handle it! ”

A smirk tugged at the corner of Huo Pei'an's mouth, and said, "Lord Wei is old, isn't this worrying that your old body can't bear it." ”

Huo Xiang's words are wrong, although the old man has reached the end of his life, he still has blood in his bones. What's more, being a courtier, sharing worries for the lord and relieving the worries of the king, this is the duty of a courtier, and it is my duty to do it. Now that the country's government is so corrupt, all people with lofty ideals should rise up and cheer up, and Kuangfu Sheji is the first priority today! Wei Ming said something, alluding to Huo Pei'an's formation of a party for personal gain and corruption of the rule of officials.

Wei Ming's impassioned words made Liang Yinhao really satisfied, and he couldn't help but applaud. "Good! With Zhou Qing's family in charge of the Ministry of Rites, coupled with Wei Qing's assistance, it must be like a tiger with wings! Zhou Qingjia and Huo Xiang shouldn't have any objections, right? ”

"Your Honor." Zhou Wenxin has not said much since he entered the Qinzheng Palace, and he has made his neutrality clear about the verbal dispute between Huo Pei'an and Wei Ming.

Huo Pei had a bad premonition in his peace of mind, and the emperor let Wei Ming interfere in the Ministry of Rites at this time, perhaps just to guard against himself. If he insisted on opposing and obstructing him, it would definitely arouse the emperor's suspicion of himself even more, and the estrangement between the two would deepen. So even if he was unwilling at this moment, Huo Pei'an gritted his teeth and endured it, bowed his head and said, "Weichen has no objections." ”

After the matter was decided, the three of them walked out of the Qinzheng Hall together. Wei Ming was already arrogant, and he had never talked to Huo Pei'an speculatively, so he only hurriedly coped with it twice, and then left first.

Huo Pei'an saw that Zhou Wenxin was about to leave, so he hurriedly said loudly: "Lord Zhou stays for the time being." ”

"What else does Huo Xiangke command?"

"I don't dare to command." Huo Pei'an said politely, "It's just that I want to talk to Lord Zhou about some heartfelt words, I wonder if adults can have time to have a drink with Benxiang?" ”

Of course, Zhou Wenxin knew what kind of ghost Huo Pei'an was pregnant, and the emperor said that he wanted him and Wei Ming to jointly manage the affairs of the Ministry of Rites, so Huo Pei'an couldn't bear it, and he was in a hurry to show favor before he stepped out of the Qinzheng Palace. Zhou Wenxin couldn't help but feel disdainful, but he politely refused on his face: "The new official has taken office, and there are still many things waiting for the lower officials to deal with in the Ministry of Rites, so if the prime minister has anything to say, you might as well say it directly." ”

Huo Pei'an said: "This Ministry of Rites is a mess now, and it is really embarrassing to invite Lord Zhou back to Beijing at this time, but fortunately, the emperor is thoughtful and thoughtful, and let Lord Wei help him, and his appearance is also a lot more relieved." ”

Zhou Wenxin nodded approvingly, "Xiaguan also worked with Lord Wei back then, and knew that Lord Wei was resolute in his work, and this time with Lord Wei escorting, Xiaguan's heart was much more steady." ”

Huo Pei'an smiled noncommittally, and the words changed abruptly, "It's just that Lord Zhou has been away from Beijing for several years, so he must not know the situation in the court now. Lord Wei and Ben Xiang have different political views, so it is inevitable that there will be some bumps, and Lord Zhou, you were brought back to the capital by Ben Xiang, I'm afraid that Lord Wei naturally thinks that we have a very personal relationship..."

In fact, Huo Pei'an's words were very straightforward, and he clearly told Zhou Wenxin: You were found by me, even if you don't take refuge in me, everyone will already think that you are my person! Why not just go with the flow?

Huo Pei'an paused deliberately, squinted his eyes to see Zhou Wenxin's reaction, and said: "In the future, if there is anything that makes it difficult for Lord Zhou, even if the adult comes to find the original appearance, the original appearance will definitely help with all his might." ”

Zhou Wenxin's eyes were lowered, as if he was considering the other party's suggestion, and suddenly, the corners of his mouth raised a cunning arc. "The prime minister's words, the lower officials naturally understand. When the first emperor was alive, Xia Guan also did a few years of Shangshu, and Xia Guan also knew a little bit about the ups and downs of the Huan Sea. However, the ministers pay attention to loyalty to the master, and the lower officials don't want anything else, let alone have any strange thoughts, just care about the safety of the life and run errands, which is a natural and righteous self-improvement policy. ”

Huo Pei'an recalled this rambling scene, and his heart was still bottomless. Listening to Zhou Wenxin's words, he didn't seem to have the intention of joining his own disciples, but he had no intention of forming a gang with Wei Ming, thinking about it like this, Huo Pei'an also felt a lot more relieved.

The two of them said a few more words in a painless official tone, and a pretty figure appeared in front of them, which was the lord of Chenzhi Palace.

Mu Qing slowly walked up the steps of the Qinzheng Palace, bowed down with a smile and said, "Lord Huo, Lord Zhou." ”

"Concubine Chen." The two of them saluted.

Huo Pei'an was also a little stunned when he saw Mu Qing, in addition to seeing her a few times at the palace banquet, it was the first time to meet so closely today. Huo Pei'an often heard gossip about this concubine Chen, and not long after entering the palace, she won the emperor's favor, and was promoted to the rank within a year, becoming the concubine with the shortest time in the palace and the fastest promotion.

Zhou Wenxin asked, "Niangniang is here to find the emperor?" ”

"Yes, I heard that the emperor has been handling government affairs in the Qinzheng Palace for a whole day, so I want to send some sweet soup to the emperor to relieve his fatigue."

Zhou Wenxin smiled and nodded, "Niangniang is really good." ”

"Lord Zhou praised it falsely, an ignorant woman and child in this palace can't solve problems for the emperor, and can only do a little bit in these trivial things. How can you compare to Huo Xiang and Lord Zhou, you work hard for the country and the king? ”

"Niangniang's praise made the minister ashamed." Although Mu Qing's words were flattering and polite, they still made Huo Pei'an secretly surprised. As a queen, his daughter will always whisper in his ear about this concubine, saying that she is charming and scheming, how to ... But after all, these are the jealousy of the women's family, so he didn't take it to heart, today he saw that Concubine Chen's demeanor was gentle and elegant, and her conversation was respectful and polite, but it was not as unbearable as his daughter's mouth, no wonder the emperor would value this woman so much.

However, Huo Pei'an was in a very irritable mood at the moment, and he really didn't have the leisure time to greet Concubine Chen, so he said directly: "It's not too early, so I won't disturb the mother and the emperor for dinner, and the minister will retire first." ”

Mu Qing looked at Huo Pei'an's figure gradually moving away, and the vicissitudes of life swept under his eyes, and the fog rose. Suddenly, his eyes changed, and a coldness and wisdom appeared on his originally kind face. "It's done?"

Zhou Wenxin still lowered his head and did not look at the woman in Chinese clothes in front of him, from a distance, the two did not seem to be talking, but Mu Qing heard a low voice coming from behind him. "Don't worry! All the qiē went according to plan. ”

With that, Zhou Wenxin continued to walk away with an expressionless face, and when he passed by Mu Qing, he heard her short and clear words. "Wei Ming, you have to put more effort into it!"