Chapter 69: Mental Technique

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Changning was in a hurry.

She knew Qi Younian's temper. As long as Ji Xiaotang is alive, it is impossible for Qi Younian to be willing to marry her. At the same time, she also knows Empress Dowager Han. Empress Dowager Han never delayed her business because of her request.

"Why are you still so breathless!" Empress Dowager Han counted Changning, "Ayou is yours, you can't run anymore." Ji Xiaotang is our chess piece, different. When you see Ji Xiaotang in the future, you must be polite. If you really can't do it, don't see her. ”

Empress Dowager Han's tone became more and more harsh.

Changning was unwilling, but he didn't dare to really compete with the Empress Dowager Han, and after all, the Empress Dowager Han said that Qi Younian was hers.

With this guarantee, she can still make some concessions in front of Empress Dowager Han for other things.

"From then on, let her avoid me, and let her retreat wherever I go." This is the biggest concession Changning can make.

"That's right, back off. But it's not her who retreats, it's you who retreat! Empress Dowager Han stared at Changning sternly.

"Queen Mother!" Changning almost screamed.

But Empress Dowager Han still stared at her sternly, and there was no room for relaxation in her eyes.

"Mother, why do you help outsiders? I am a princess, what kind of person is Ji Xiaotang, you want me to avoid her! ”

"This is the will of the mourners!"

Changning left Cining Palace crying, and Ji Xiaotang knew about it later.

"The Queen Mother really feels sorry for the county lord, in the heart of the Queen Mother, the county lord is heavier than the princess." Mama Fang said to Ji Xiaotang very seriously.

"The kindness of the Queen Mother, I will never forget." Ji Xiaotang immediately lowered his eyes. It seems to be very moving.

Mama Fang smiled with satisfaction.

Waiting for Mama Fang to leave, Ji Xiaotang's face slowly turned cold.

"Although Changning is the daughter of the Queen Mother, her temperament is very different from that of the Queen Mother." Ji Xiaotang said to Mama Cheng. Although Changning is fierce and domineering. But it is joy and anger, but the Empress Dowager Han is a honey-bellied sword.

"Who's to say it's not." Mama Cheng nodded, "This is also a wonderful thing. ”

How Changning was, Ji Xiaotang didn't pay attention to it, she just listened to the movements of the Empress Dowager Han.

Emperor Longqing said that he wanted to help her and Qi Younian, I don't know when Emperor Longqing will take action?

Next. Emperor Longqing went to Cining Palace to greet the Empress Dowager Han, and then closed the door to talk to the Empress Dowager Han, and at first there were people who served him. Later, they all came out.

Emperor Longqing and Empress Dowager Han talked for half an hour, and after that, Emperor Longqing left. The complexion is very ugly.

Ji Xiaotang is in the side hall. Hearing that Emperor Longqing's face was ugly, he secretly said something bad in his heart.

"Did Your Majesty say anything, what kind of face is it?" Ji Xiaotang asked Mama Cheng.

"Your Majesty didn't say anything, his face was ......" When Emperor Longqing left Cining Palace, his face was pale. After leaving Cining Palace, Emperor Longqing returned to Qianqing Palace. At this moment, Emperor Longqing was borrowing wine to drown his sorrows in the Qianqing Palace.

"The Queen Mother has learned the news and has rushed over." Mama Cheng told Ji Xiaotang.

Emperor Longqing drank alcohol. It's a big deal.

It is said that the body of Emperor Longqing was also fierce and fierce. But because he loves wine and doesn't know moderation, he slowly became what he is now.

"I love wine, I don't know moderation, I'm afraid it's not that simple." When Ji Xiaotang heard this, he shook his head gently, "It seems that even if you are an emperor, you have something that you can't solve." ”

Ji Xiaotang believes that Emperor Longqing should not love wine, but has been borrowing wine to drown his sorrows, so he will drink his body badly.

"Mama, you haven't heard anything about it in the palace?" There was no one left and right, so Ji Xiaotang asked Mama Cheng.

"The county lord's inference is good." Mama Cheng told Ji Xiaotang that Emperor Longqing has indeed been borrowing wine to drown his sorrows, and he has only gotten better in the past two years. Emperor Longqing did this not because, or not only because of the dictatorship of the Empress Dowager Han.

Emperor Longqing is a man with a lot of heart.

"I'm in the palace of the noble concubine, the noble concubine doesn't listen to things outside the window, and the people below are forbidden, not only can't talk much, but also shouldn't listen to or watch, and can't listen or see." Mama Cheng has said before that this is the way for the noble concubine to survive in the palace.

Even so, with Mama Cheng's mind and identity, she can still know a lot of things.

No one knows what Emperor Longqing is thinking, because it is very secretive, and he has been strictly forbidden by someone with a heart.

"Mama, continue to inquire about the news of His Majesty for me." Ji Xiaotang instructed Mama Cheng.

Emperor Longqing borrowed wine to drown his sorrows, Empress Dowager Han came to Qianqing Palace in person, I don't know what the mother and son said, when Empress Dowager Han returned to Cining Palace, she said that Emperor Longqing had rested.

Emperor Longqing did not send anyone to find Ji Xiaotang.

When the lamp was in hand, Empress Dowager Han sent someone to call Ji Xiaotang.

Empress Dowager Han's face was very bad, she looked a little haggard, and it was only at this time that Empress Dowager Han showed what she should look like at her age.

No matter how well it is maintained, Empress Dowager Han is still old. Even under the light, Empress Dowager Han's aging still can't be hidden.

"Xiaotang ......" Empress Dowager Han's tone was not harsh, but it was completely cold, "The mourning family is the empress dowager of a country, Your Majesty's biological ~ mother." The selection of this female official, as well as the marriage of the nobles, are all in charge of the mourning family. His Majesty has long agreed to this. They are men's families, and they are impatient with these trivial matters every day. ”

"So," Empress Dowager Han said this, staring at Ji Xiaotang. Empress Dowager Han's gaze was so cold, even Ji Xiaotang felt a chill behind her back when she was stared at by this kind of gaze.

However, Empress Dowager Han smiled.

Empress Dowager Han's smile made people even more chilled.

"Xiaotang, you have always understood it very well. From now on, do not go to Your Majesty. The mourning family has only one son, Your Majesty, and Your Majesty is the true dragon son of Great Qin, which is related to the rise and fall of the world. The mourning family does not allow anyone to disturb Your Majesty with anything! ”

After Empress Dowager Han said these words, she didn't allow Ji Xiaotang to say anything at all, so she asked Ji Xiaotang to step back.

Ji Xiaotang seemed to return to the side hall calmly. This outcome, she had already expected. But there was one thing that was unexpected for her.

Emperor Longqing in front of the Empress Dowager Han. I can't even decide such a thing. The power of this country is only in the hands of Emperor Longqing on the surface.

"Actually, when His Majesty replied to me that I needed to discuss with the Queen Mother and said that he would do his best, I should have been able to think of the current result." Ji Xiaotang leaned on the pillow and faced the kang. Said slowly.

Ordinary emperors, even if they are very, very filial to the queen mother, will not have such an answer. Emperor Longqing was not an excuse at that time. It's that the decision is really not in his hands.

Mama Cheng, Jin'er, Xiu'er, Bi'er, and Yao'er are all serving under the kang.

Ji Xiaotang behaved very calmly, but those who served him knew that Ji Xiaotang was in a very bad mood now.

Emperor Longqing failed here, which means that she and Qi Younian are no longer possible.

"The county lord ......" is as wise as Mama Cheng. At this time, I didn't know how to comfort Ji Xiaotang. Do you persuade Ji Xiaotang to accept his fate? That can only make Ji Xiaotang even more sad.

Although this is the case, Mama Cheng can't say nothing.

"County lord, it is difficult for people to live this life. Even His Majesty has his last resort. The county lord ......, although marriage is a major event in a girl's life, but it is not all. The county lord still has a lot to do. There's still a lot of wish to fulfill, isn't it? ”

"Mama is right." Ji Xiaotang turned around and slowly sat up straight.

These words. It sounded familiar to her, and she had used these words to persuade others.

She understands the truth, but when it comes to the end, it is still difficult.

"You don't have to worry about me. I'm not going to do anything. After all, when we entered the palace this time, we made two preparations. Ji Xiaotang's eyes were clear, his voice was clear, and he seemed to have recovered from a short period of loss.

But those who know Ji Xiaotang know that Ji Xiaotang is just on the surface.

But this kind of thing can't be helped by anyone.

"It's good that the county lord can think like this, but don't be too embarrassed by yourself, take your time, just take your time. The county lord, it's not that I rely on the old and sell the old, when the county lord lives to my age, many things will be downplayed. …… Moreover, there are still long days ahead. ”

Mama Cheng served Ji Xiaotang to lie down, Ji Xiaotang had fallen asleep, and she was still persuading Ji Xiaotang.

When Ji Xiaotang fell asleep, his mood had generally returned to calm. What happened to her after being reborn has made her develop a habit of striving for the best no matter what happens, but at the same time preparing for the worst.

This matter is no exception.

It's just, Ayo......

Mama Cheng saw that Ji Xiaotang's breathing was gradually even, and she was asleep, so she left from Ji Xiaotang's bedside. Ji Xiaotang let out a soft sigh in his dream, and Mama Cheng heard it and looked back.

Ji Xiaotang still closed his eyes and did not wake up.

Mama Cheng also sighed softly, she didn't think that Ji Xiaotang was a thin life, but Ji Xiaotang's life path was still too difficult compared to ordinary girls.

Perhaps, all the hardships and difficulties are just for more fruitful fruits.

Mama Cheng is looking forward to it and believes it so.

Many miracles have happened to Ji Xiaotang, and there will be other miracles in the future.

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The next day, Emperor Longqing fell ill.

Emperor Longqing's illness and the selection of female officials completely fell into the hands of Empress Dowager Han, Empress Han and Concubine Zheng Guifei.

Qin Zhen and Qin Lin lost no time in entering the palace and asked the Empress Dowager Han for grace again and asked to marry Ji Xiaotang. Ji Xiaotang was not present, but he heard that these two princes not only flattered the Empress Dowager Han in every possible way, but also gave the Empress Dowager Han a heavy gift.

Empress Dowager Han was very kind to Qin Lin and Qin Zhen, but she didn't promise either of them, but instead counted both of them down.

Since the fall of Yang Gelao, there are only two of the three ministers in the cabinet, and one more auxiliary minister should be added. However, looking at the court, it seems that no courtier has enough weight to be able to enter the cabinet and stand with Han Ge Lao and Xie Ge Lao.

In this case, the courtiers made a statement, and the Empress Dowager Han and Emperor Longqing had to agree to let Qin Zhen, the king of An, and Qin Lin, the king of Su, enter the cabinet together to discuss state affairs.

The power of the two princes reached the peak of these years for a while.

In this case, Empress Dowager Han and Emperor Longqing were a little weaker.

Because of Ji Xiaotang's matter, Empress Dowager Han once again grabbed Qin Zhen and Qin Lin in the palm of her hand. Although there have been some unsatisfactory in the past few days, I am still happy on the whole.

Ji Xiaotang naturally saw this reality clearly, what did Empress Dowager Han want her to do. She had already thought about it in general.

As Qin Zhen and Qin Lin entered the palace, Qi Younian also entered the palace again, asking to marry Ji Xiaotang in front of Empress Dowager Han and Emperor Longqing.

Ji Xiaotang was pushed to the pinnacle of public opinion in the government and the opposition.

And Ji Xiaotang himself didn't seem to be aware of this matter, and he still stayed in the side hall of Cining Palace every day, either sitting quietly and reading and writing, or coming out to see the flowers and plants, only when he met the queen mother's summons. will come to the Empress Dowager Han.

The matter of selecting female officials has finally come to fruition.

Ji Xiaolian was favored by Queen Han and stayed in the palace. In addition, Empress Dowager Han and Concubine Zheng Guifei also selected several noble girls, respectively, as lovers and talents, and stayed in the palace to serve Emperor Longqing.

The nobles who stayed in the palace were not of high grade. But no one will see them clearly. Once favored by Emperor Longqing. These concubines from the seventh rank will rise to the top, and their future is limitless, including their families, and they will also follow the chicken dog to ascend to heaven.

In addition, Empress Dowager Han selected De Rong from among the nobles and gave marriage to the children of the ministers of the court.

Zheng Zi, the youngest daughter of the Hubu Shangshu, was assigned to Qin Zhen, the king of An, as the left concubine, Song Xinyue, the third daughter of Song Dingguo, the squire of the military department, was assigned to Qin Zhen, the king of An, as the right concubine, and Wu Jiayan, the daughter of Wu Sheng, the servant of the Ministry of Works, was assigned to Qin Lin, the king of Su, as the left concubine......

Ji Xiaotang sat in the side hall of Cining Palace. Listen to Mama Cheng tell her the whereabouts of the ladies one by one.

Nothing else, for Zheng Zi was actually pointed out to Qin Zhen. Ji Xiaotang was slightly surprised. She always thought that the Zheng family would let Zheng Zi stay in the palace to serve Emperor Longqing.

Although Zheng Rong, the eldest daughter of the Zheng family, is a noble concubine in the palace, she has never had an heir. Zheng Zi's entry into the palace can not only help Concubine Zheng Guifei to consolidate her favor, but also have the opportunity to give birth to an heir for Emperor Longqing.

Zheng Zi's whereabouts are not exactly what Empress Dowager Han meant.

There is a story in this, Ji Xiaotang did not see it with his own eyes, but he heard it vividly.

When Qin Zhen entered the palace that day, he happened to walk face-to-face with Zheng Zi on an arched bridge. Zheng Zi accidentally fell off the bridge.

The small bridge is more decorative and not very high, but there is water flowing under the bridge, which is the connection between the lake in the Imperial Garden and the living water outside the palace. Zheng Zi fell into the water, and Qin Zhen jumped in a hurry to rescue Zheng Zi ashore.

It was summer, and the two of them were already wearing single clothes, and the situation after falling into the water can be imagined. Moreover, Zheng Zi fainted after falling into the water, and it was Qin Zhen who carried her ashore.

Zheng Zi can no longer marry someone else, so he can only marry Qin Zhen.

The Zheng family mediated, and in the end, Empress Dowager Han could only point Zheng Zi to Qin Zhen.

"It's a pity that I haven't seen King An in the past two days, otherwise I would have to make fun of him." Ji Xiaotang laughed. In this matter, the Zheng family's side is willing, but Qin Zhen's side is not reluctant.

Say Cao Cao, Cao Cao will arrive. Ji Xiaotang was saying that he wanted to make fun of Qin Zhen, so he heard a report from Mama Fang outside, saying that King An was here.

Qin Zhen came to see the Empress Dowager Han, but the Empress Dowager Han was busy at the moment and couldn't see him for the time being, so Qin Zhen went to the side hall to see Ji Xiaotang.

Ji Xiaotang and Qin Zhen greeted each other, and invited Qin Zhen to sit down at the table together.

Ji Xiaotang didn't speak, just looked Qin Zhen up and down, with a smile in his eyes.

Qin Zhen was fine at first, but slowly he was a little hairy by Ji Xiaotang. He lowered his head and looked at himself, feeling that there was nothing wrong with him.

"Xiaotang, why do you look at me with this look, but what's wrong with me?" Qin Zhen asked Ji Xiaotang.

"There's nothing wrong with the prince, it's just that I saw the prince's happy face, and I remembered it, and I forgot to congratulate the prince!" Ji Xiaotang said with a smile.

Qin Zhen entered the palace today and wore a purple-red nasha embroidered four-clawed dragon robe, which made him look more and more radiant, and the jade tree was in the wind.

Hearing Ji Xiaotang say this, Qin Zhen immediately understood what Ji Xiaotang was talking about.

Qin Zhen smiled wryly.

"Xiaotang, if you want to make fun of me, I can only endure it. However, there is one thing, whether you believe it or not, I still have to tell you the truth~ appearance. Qin Zhen looked at Ji Xiaotang very seriously, "I didn't know about Zheng Zi in advance. I'm also designed. ”

Qin Zhen wanted to tell Ji Xiaotang about this matter almost immediately, but he was stumped by something else. When he enters the palace now, he knows that Empress Dowager Han can't spare time for a while, so he will have a good conversation with Ji Xiaotang in the name of sincerity.

"Didn't you jump off the bridge yourself?" Ji Xiaotang didn't believe it.

"It's not." Qin Zhen had a straight face.

A dignified prince, such a thing is hard to believe.

"Xiaotang, you know, when I enter the palace, I can't bring many people with me. The people who followed me over there were not from the palace. He met Zheng Zi on the bridge that day, and the people who followed him were all people from the palace.

Someone pushed him, and he didn't jump off the bridge of his own free will.

Ji Xiaotang was really surprised this time.

"Who is so daring?" Ji Xiaotang asked.

"I thought about it later, it should be Zheng Guifei's person." Qin Zhen told Ji Xiaotang.

"Zheng Guifei's people ......, this is in the past, that is to say, the Zheng family is working together to marry Zheng Zi?" There was no longer any ridicule in Ji Xiaotang's tone at the moment.

"Zheng Mian, that old slippery head!" Qin Zhen only scolded in a low voice.

"The head of the household is still a book, with long sleeves and good dancing, and he is exquisite, and he really deserves his name." Ji Xiaotang said.

"It's insatiable." Qin Zhen obviously didn't have a good impression of Zheng Mian.

"The Zheng family has taken a fancy to the prince, which shows that the prince is a strange commodity to live in." Ji Xiaotang smiled again.

"The old guy wants to ride the wall, and I don't mind taking advantage of him." Qin Zhen said coldly.

At this moment, there were no outsiders in the house, and Qin Zhen did not hide his true thoughts in front of Ji Xiaotang.

"In addition to Zheng Zi, there is also a Song Xinyue, and the prince is happy." Ji Xiaotang's gaze swept over Qin Zhen's face, and he suddenly smiled again.

"Song family......" Qin Zhen raised his hand and touched his nose.

Ji Xiaotang watched Qin Zhen do this action a few times.

This Song Xinyue is different from Zheng Zi.

Ji Xiaotang knew it in his heart, but he didn't ask anymore.

"Xiaotang, if you are willing to promise me, Zheng Zi and Song Xinyue, I can do without it." Qin Zhen said suddenly.

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