The scale of the palace is far from being comparable to Xinhuatang. Under the leadership of the subordinate officials of the palace, he walked through the layers of courtyards, and Ji Xiaotang finally saw Qin Zhen in the warm pavilion in the back garden of the palace.

It had only been ten years since he returned to the capital, but Qin Zhen's face had become significantly thinner. Obviously, the affairs in the capital made him busier and more troublesome than when he was in Ren'an.

Second Master Ji took Ji Xiaotang to greet Qin Zhen, Qin Zhen had already stood up, walked out from behind the table, and stretched out his hand to let the father and daughter get up.

“…… It's not outside, there's no one else here, it's still like when you were in Qingyuan, you don't have to enter Beijing to be restrained. Seeing Second Master Ji and Ji Xiaotang, Qin Zhen's face showed a rare sincere smile.

The three of them sat down separately, and when the servant brought the tea fruit, they were sent out by Qin Zhen.

"I wanted to ask you to meet for a long time, but as soon as I came back, I was too busy to part, so I dragged it out until today. …… Fortunately, the things you are concerned about have already come to fruition. Qin Zhen seemed to be really busy, and he didn't say any gossip, so he went straight to the point.

First of all, it is the issue of the official position of Master Ji Er.

The DPRK and the Central Committee have different opinions on the appointment of Master Ji Er, and there are still many voices that want Master Ji Er to enter the household department as an official. However, the official position of the household department is exactly what Master Ji Er tries to avoid.

Qin Zhen didn't want Second Master Ji to enter the household department.

At least, under the current circumstances, he didn't want to see Second Master Ji enter the household department.

"Your Majesty and the three pavilion elders have already nodded, just waiting for the holy decree to come down." If there is no sudden change, then Master Ji Er will go to the Ministry of Rites to serve as the right attendant.

The civil official of the four grades. may not be conspicuous among the nobles in Beijing, but for the qualifications of the second master Ji, it can be regarded as an exceptional promotion.

"Thank you, Lord Wang." Second Master Ji got up and saluted. Thank you to Qin Zhen.

"Not busy, not busy." Qin Zhen smiled and waved his hand, his eyes fell on Ji Xiaotang's body, "In addition, there is another great event." ”

"May I ask what is the happy event of the prince?" Ji Xiaotang asked.

"This happy event fell on Xiaotang." Qin Zhen was not in a hurry to say the answer, but deliberately sold it.

The happy event that fell on Ji Xiaotang!

Second Master Ji and Ji Xiaotang quickly exchanged glances. Neither of them could think of what the joy would be. Second Master Ji was even a little surprised.

Xiaotang's happy event, could it be that Xiaotang was favored by some nobleman!

That doesn't have to be a happy event.

Ji Xiaotang also had a few thoughts, but he didn't look like the second master Ji who cared about chaos.

Qin Zhen smiled at the corner of his mouth. He seemed to enjoy the effect of his words.

"Lord Wang, what happy events can Xiaotang have? Xiaotang, she is still young after all. Second Master Ji couldn't help but say.

The smile on Qin Zhen's face was even bigger.

"Although Xiaotang is still young, he is in Qingyuan for disaster relief and grain. Relief for disaster victims. The folk have the reputation of Guanyin in the world. Xiaotang's reputation is not only in Ren An Qingyuan, but also has reached the heavens. ”

"Is it the prince who asked for credit for Xiaotang?" Ji Xiaotang reacted immediately.

"Before I asked for credit for Xiaotang, the Queen Mother and Her Majesty had already learned about this matter from other channels." Qin Zhen said.

Ji Xiaotang raised his eyebrows slightly, not knowing what other channels Qin Zhen was referring to.

"Folk tales, one spread ten to hundred, although the Queen Mother and Her Majesty are in the palace, but there are occasional opportunities to hear the voices of the people." Just a few days ago. Empress Dowager Han and Emperor Longqing took Princess Changning to Daxiangguo Temple to make incense, and heard about Ji Xiaotang's deeds from the monks of Daxiangguo Temple.

As for how the monks of Daxiangguo Temple knew about Ji Xiaotang's deeds. Qin Zhen didn't say.

At the same time, there was another thing that he did not mention.

Empress Dowager Han and Emperor Longqing knew that Ji Xiaotang and the monks of Daxiangguo Temple were not the only channels. When the monk was talking to Empress Dowager Han and Emperor Longqing about Ji Xiaotang, Empress Dowager Han did not show the surprise she should have, but seemed to have heard someone talk about it first.

Qin Zhen didn't mention this matter, not because he wanted to show credit in front of Ji Xiaotang, but he wasn't sure how Empress Dowager Han knew.

This matter was a small knot, which was remembered by Qin Zhen.

"I also have the heart to take credit for Xiaotang, so I told the Queen Mother and Her Majesty in detail about Xiaotang's contributions in the drought in Qingyuan. The Queen Mother and Her Majesty were very touched and decided to reward Xiaotang again, thinking that they were exemplary in the world and the emperor's grace. ”

Qin Zhen said, hugging his fists in the direction of the palace.

The so-called heavy reward, in Ji Xiaotang's mind, is to have more gold and silver wealth, so his heart is very calm.

Second Master Ji thought the same as Ji Xiaotang.

However, what Qin Zhen said next surprised them.

"The Queen Mother and Her Majesty have discussed and decided that Xiaotang will be canonized as the county lord soon." When Qin Zhen said this, he narrowed his eyes slightly, looking at Ji Xiaotang's reaction.

Ji Xiaotang did not hide his surprise.

There was only surprise, and no obvious joy.

This made Qin Zhen secretly surprised in his heart.

Ji Xiaotang's canonization was a surprise he prepared for Ji Xiaotang, so although he had secretly planned and arranged it for a long time, he never told Ji Xiaotang. And even he is not 100% sure about this.

When Empress Dowager Han and Emperor Longqing nodded, he was also pleasantly surprised.

What's more, it's Ji Xiaotang himself?

Ji Xiaotang's performance is by no means that the city government is deep and happy, but that he is really not happy.

This seems to be a little unbearable for Qin Zhen's painstaking arrangements and efforts.

However, Qin Zhen was not dissatisfied with this, he looked at Ji Xiaotang a little higher in his heart. Ji Xiaotang does have wisdom and foresight that ordinary people do not have, and he is indifferent to fame and fortune.

Although he is indifferent to fame and fortune, he can also be with the light and dust, and he never prides himself on himself.

secretly admired in his heart, he couldn't let go of Ji Xiaotang no matter what, even if he knew Ji Xiaotang's intentions, even if he knew, even if he let Ji Xiaotang act according to his heart, he could still maintain a good cooperative relationship with Ji Xiaotang and the Ji family.

That would not have an impact on his major events, and Ji Xiaotang had vaguely told him this very early on.

Even. He also believes that if he can become an adult, he will also receive sincere gratitude. This is a sincere gratitude. It will be the unshakable cornerstone of his career.

But even though he knew all this, he still hesitated and couldn't let go.

The better Ji Xiaotang performs, the more he can't let go.

"Why isn't Xiaotang happy?" Retracting his thoughts without a trace, Qin Zhen asked Ji Xiaotang.

"Named the county lord! It was so unexpected that I can't react yet! Ji Xiaotang replied, his voice and attitude were as steady as ever.

"Hahaha!" Qin Zhen laughed. "Xiaotang, no matter when, you can always make me laugh."

"Lord Wang. The Ji family is cold, Xiaotang is young, even if he does have merit in the Qingyuan disaster relief, he is ...... This reward is too grand. Second Master Ji got up again and said.

"Master Ji's words are wrong." Qin Zhen disagreed with Second Master Ji's statement. "Master Ji will do the math himself. How many lives has Xiaotang's response saved by this move? ”

"Master Ji doesn't know."

What's more, because of Ji Xiaotang's actions and efforts, countless people will be rescued one after another.

Ji Xiaotang not only saved people's lives, but also stabilized the country of Daqin at the same time.

"If all of Xiaotang's exploits are counted, this reward is still meager." Qin Zhen said slowly. He understood Ji Er's thoughts, because he was afraid that the matter of being sealed would push Ji Xiaotang to the forefront.

"Master Ji has always been humble and retiring, and Xiaotang is indifferent to fame and fortune. But you have to believe me, the canonization will take a long time. It is of great benefit to Xiaotang and the Ji family. ”

Actually, since Qin Zhen has already revealed the news like this. It means that this matter is a foregone conclusion.

"The prince is Xiaotang, he spends his heart and soul for the Ji family, Xiaotang and the Ji family remember it in their hearts, and they will not disappoint the prince." Ji Xiaotang got up and thanked him.

Second Master Ji didn't say anything else.

Qin Zhen nodded, this was the right attitude.

"Xiaotang has seen Changning?" Qin Zhen asked Ji Xiaotang.

"Yes." Ji Xiaotang was not surprised that Qin Zhen knew about this, not to mention the dignified palace, even the ordinary eunuchs in Beijing also had a lot of eyes and ears, or exchanged news.

What happened that day on the Deyue Tower could not have been a secret.

"I heard that Xiaotang and Changning had a very happy conversation." Qin Zhen said again. This is also the reason why he appreciates Ji Xiaotang very much and is reluctant to let go of Ji Xiaotang.

It is impossible for Ji Xiaotang not to know Changning, but under this premise, she can still meet and socialize with Changning without being humble or arrogant, and she has won Changning's love.

At the same time, gaining Changning's favor is not Ji Xiaotang's only one, or it is not Ji Xiaotang's purpose at all.

The things that Ji Xiaotang told upstairs that day have now spread among the courtiers, and they have slowly had a very beneficial impact.

This should be Ji Xiaotang's main purpose.

Only sophisticated politicians have such scheming and means, and Ji Xiaotang seems to have such skills by nature.

“…… The princess was very nice to get along with. Ji Xiaotang replied to Qin Zhen's words.

Qin Zhen looked at Ji Xiaotang with a smile, he knew that Ji Xiaotang was telling the truth. It was the first time he had heard someone really comment on Changning like this.

"The Queen Mother and Her Majesty discussed how to reward you, and Changning spoke for you very wholeheartedly." Qin Zhen told Ji Xiaotang.

"Then when I see the princess another day, I must thank you." Ji Xiaotang replied.

"Master Ji is going to live in Xinhua Hall? Ever thought about moving out? There are two alleys behind my palace, and there is a good house. Qin Zhen asked Second Master Ji again.

Moving out to live, Master Ji didn't think about it. But after listening to Master Ji's bitterness, he dispelled this thought.

“…… The family is small, so it is time to serve my mother with my brother......"

When Second Master Ji said this, Qin Zhen knew what he meant.

Having said this, Ji Xiaotang knew that Qin Zhen was going to discuss some political affairs with Second Master Ji, and she should have listened here too, but at this moment she had other things in mind.

"Lord, Huai Jin, he ......" Ji Xiaotang got up.

She wanted to see Xie Huaijin, and the second master Ji had already told Qin Zhen.

Qin Zhen seemed to have just remembered this.

"He's here with me, isn't Xiaotang still at ease?"

"Can Huai Jin be here forever with the prince?" Ji Xiaotang asked.

Qin Zhen's brows frowned almost invisibly, he was not angry because of Ji Xiaotang's question. Rather, it was because of the answers he had to give.

Ji Xiaotang guessed the result without Qin Zhen's answer.

The forces of all parties in Beijing are intertwined, and Qin Zhen has already fulfilled his wish in the matter of Second Master Ji and her reward. However, on the issue of Xie Huaijin......

It is already a miracle that Xie Huaijin can still stay in the Jing'an Palace.

"I was about to tell you about it." Qin Zhen said, "Speaking of which, this is the third happy event. ”

After the courtiers' deliberations, Empress Dowager Han and Emperor Longqing finally made a decision on the issue of Xie Huaijin. Xie Huaijin's identity as a descendant of the Great Song Dynasty royal family was finally confirmed, and he was going to change his name to Qi Huaijin from now on.

“…… intends to crown him as Uncle Shunyi and inherit the sacrifice of Emperor Wai of the Great Song Dynasty. ”

Huai Jin was awarded the title of Shunyi Bo. The imperial court will immediately arrange for him to live in the Shunyi Mansion, and there is no reason to live in the Jing'an Palace.

Xie Huaijin's life can finally be saved. Even if he had long thought that this would be the result, Ji Xiaotang was still relieved.

"The prince took care of him. I'm not worried. But Huai Jin's situation is different from ordinary people. Ji Xiaotang said sincerely.

"This king understands." Qin Zhen nodded, "I've already arranged it, Xiaotang can go." ”

Qin Zhen sent his henchmen to lead Ji Xiaotang to see Xie Huaijin, and Ji Xiaotang naturally brought Ji Xiaoyun with him.

Fang just spoke to Qin Zhen. Ji Xiaoyun stayed outside.

Xie Huaijin is in the palace. There is a separate inter-hospital residence.

“…… This prince has a great status, even in the palace, it is inevitable that all parties will hear and hear. The palace bothered to arrange, and it could only be done for a moment, and I asked the girl to forgive me. Explained to Ji Xiaotang in a whisper.

This is Qin Zhen's henchman, who has followed Qin Zhen to Qingyuan several times, so if he knows Ji Xiaotang, he also knows Ji Xiaotang's status in Qin Zhen's mind. treats Ji Xiaotang with special respect and care, as if he is treating the serious master of the palace.

Of course, Ji Xiaotang understands the truth. nodded in agreement, and secretly handed out a red envelope.

This red envelope is different from the usual reward, and it is not filled with silver bills for first-class rewards, but golden beans.

It was not hypocritical to be a person, he took the red envelope and thanked him, and introduced Ji Xiaotang and Ji Xiaoyun into the house.

Xie Huaijin had been waiting in the house for a long time, and when he heard the door, he rushed over, and when he saw Ji Xiaotang and Ji Xiaoyun, his face suddenly lit up.

"Xiaotang, Xiaoyun." Xie Huaijin shouted, but lowered his voice, obviously instructed in advance.

"Why did you come to see me! Don't you want me? After seeing someone and being happy, Xie Huaijin suddenly became aggrieved, and his eyes were red.

Today, Xie Huaijin's speech and demeanor are not much different from those of eight or nine-year-old children.

Seeing that Xie Huaijin was fine, Ji Xiaotang temporarily relieved his heart.

Ji Xiaoyun was already wiping her tears with a handkerchief on the side.

"I've wanted to see you for a long time, but I haven't had a chance, and I dream of you every day......"

"I've dreamed of you too, Xiaoyun." Xie Huaijin saw Ji Xiaoyun crying, she couldn't care about her grievances, and hurriedly comforted Ji Xiaoyun, and turned her head to look at Ji Xiaotang, "Xiaotang, I also dreamed of you." ”

“…… Have you eaten enough? Is the kang warm, can someone bully you......" Ji Xiaoyun asked Xie Huaijin in a wretched manner.

Xie Huaijin answered Ji Xiaoyun's words, and Ji Xiaotang was idle on the side, only then did he notice that there was someone else in the house, it was Ji Xiaoyun's eldest girl, Lamei.

When she was in Qingyuan, Lamei had been following Ji Xiaoyun to serve Xie Huaijin, and then Xie Huaijin entered Beijing, and the sisters Xiaoyun and Xiaotang couldn't be by his side, but they couldn't rest assured of him, so they discussed with Qin Zhen and left Lamei by Xie Huaijin's side.

Xie Huaijin is like a child, even if Qin Zhen takes care of him, he is afraid that the people around him will snub him.

Ji Xiaotang called Lamei aside and asked a lot of questions.

Knowing that Xie Huaijin was really taken care of well, Ji Xiaotang was relieved.

At this time, Xie Huaijin had already persuaded Ji Xiaoyun's tears, and both of them came over.

"Lamei treats me very well." Xie Huaijin said.

"It's a slave's duty." Lamei hurriedly saluted.

Ji Xiaotang's judgment of Lamei is not wrong, this girl may not be so clever, but in terms of dedication, it is reassuring.

"You will serve me as you have served, and I will not do you any wrong." Ji Xiaoyun said to Lamei.

"The Ji family will remember your credit." Ji Xiaotang said.

If Lamei doesn't do well, the Ji family will remember it. Lamei is the son of the family, and Lao Tzuniang and her brothers are on errands in the Ji family.

"What about the cat I gave you?" Ji Xiaotang asked Xie Huaijin again.

"Hehe, Xiaotang gave me the cat, how could I forget." Xie Huaijin had an expression of "I'm just waiting for you to ask this", and ran to the back of the bed in the house and picked up the snow-white cat that had been round.

It was daytime, the white cat seemed to have just eaten and was napping, and was being held by Xie Huaijin, so he lazily opened his eyes a line, and then closed his eyes again, rolled his head and tail into a ball of hairballs, and continued to nap.

"Xiaotang, you see, Xiaobai is very full." Xie Huaijin asked Ji Xiaotang to touch the white cat's belly, "I'll listen to you, if something is delivered, give it to Xiaobai first, and be very careful not to let people see it." Xiaobai has eaten it, and I will eat it. ”

This is Ji Xiaotang preventing someone from doing anything in Xie Huaijin's diet, but when he said it to Xie Huaijin, he only said that he was entrusted to take care of his beloved kitten.

Xie Huaijin listened to her.

The little white cat is safe and sound, with smooth fur, and Xie Huaijin should also be fine.

"Brother Huai Jin did a good job, and it was right to entrust Xiaobai to Brother Huai Jin. Brother Huaijin wants to continue to help me take care of Xiaobai. Xiaobai is the name Xie Huaijin gave to the little white cat, Ji Xiaotang had no intention of interfering, so he called it so.

"I will, Xiaotang, don't worry." Xie Huaijin assured Ji Xiaotang, "Even if there is only one bite to eat, I will give Xiaobai more than half first." ”

"Okay." Ji Xiaotang smiled.

"Xiaotang, when are you going to pick me up?" Xie Huaijin touched the little white fur and warm coat and asked Ji Xiaotang.

"Soon, Brother Huai Jin will have his own mansion." (To be continued......)