If you want to put it in the past, and see that someone sent "bad luck" to their family during the New Year, he would have already caught up with the pickaxe, and his mother who hit him first couldn't recognize him.

But today, he couldn't act.

Huo Dazhuan could really understand Huo Shijiu's embarrassment and helplessness at this time. But those who can have the courage to do that kind of excessive thing to him are mostly loyal and righteous people, and they all have the same enthusiasm for serving the country as Huo Shijiu. It's a pity that now they are standing on the opposite side, and Huo Shijiu can't tell the world what he has suffered, even if he says it in the future, no one will believe it, and for those patriots, he really can't move or move.

"This matter has spread, and there are still many people outside who want to scold A-Ying, you say him, why is he so stupid!" Huo Dazhuan almost beat his chest.

After all, Huo Twenty-one was calmer than Huo Dazhuan, and comforted: "Dad, don't be impatient, since the eldest brother has done it, there must be a reason for it, and when he comes back to the house, let's ask clearly, and then talk about what those people outside who don't know the inside story do, don't it have no impact on us." As long as the eldest brother is sitting upright and worthy of heaven and earth, we don't care what others think or think. ”

"That's it, what a little bit of a thing, you dead old man, what do you do to scare us with the surprise of the New Year." Zhao Shi turned his back to Jiang Yan and Jiang Yan when he spoke, and glanced at Huo Dazhuan.

Huo Dazhuan then remembered that his second daughter-in-law was still pregnant, and he couldn't let her worry about things at home. So he put his worries behind him for the time being, and scratched the back of his head, "It's me who is cranky, let's not think so much, it's a New Year." You have to have a good meal at noon. ”

"Did you eat badly? It's like I've treated you badly on a regular basis. ”

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The atmosphere in the room was as light and festive as before.

Compared to the joy of the Huo family. The British government is more deserted than ever.

The British public has always been fond of pomp and circumstance. For such an important festival as today, if it were to be in previous years, it would inevitably be crowded with lights.

However, in this year's British Mansion, the atmosphere of the festival is much weaker, and even the subordinates dare not appear in front of the British Duke in red and green, for fear that the grandfather of the country will mistakenly think that they are celebrating his loss of life......

A beaded curtain hung on the floor-to-ceiling round light mask between the inside and outside of the study, and several of the British public's staff were chatting cautiously outside.

The British princess sat on the black lacquered paulownia chair with exquisite carving of the dragon chair, and combed his beard with a small rhino horn comb. Carefully lest I bring my beard down.

"Grandpa Guo, I heard that Zhao Sanli's house is lively today."

"I don't know what Huo Ying's kid thinks, he is now doing things that exceed his power so handy, and he takes someone to raid the house of the court official without permission, and the emperor doesn't care about this?"

"The emperor?" Someone sneered: "The emperor can't take care of himself at this time." ”

Several people laughed, and originally wanted to ridicule a few more words about the little emperor, but when they thought that the moody person in the bead curtain was also a problem with the little emperor, they didn't dare to say more, and instead brought the topic to Huo Jiu's nonsense.

The British man held the mirror and saw that his beard was already very soft. Only then did he put away the delicate rhino horn comb with satisfaction, and said lightly: "Huo Ying is perverse. This is also known to everyone for many years, he is like this, and someone will naturally clean it up in the future, so why bother to talk about him? ”

"That's what Grandpa Guo said." The Qingke were all flattering, but one of them was a little more straightforward and a little worried: "I'm afraid that Zhao Sanli will be arrested and say something that shouldn't be said under torture." ”

This sentence has already turned many times in everyone's hearts, but only this one person said it.

The atmosphere was slightly stagnant, but the British Duke laughed mockingly: "Even if that Zhao Sanli says that I am rebelling, I am not afraid." ”

"Grandpa Guo is loyal and dedicated to the country, and only those who lose their conscience will frame you for rebellion."

"That's right, Grandpa Guo is so wise, who dares to slander? I am not afraid of going to hell after death. ”

The British Duke smiled with satisfaction.

After the news of Zhao Concubine's violent death came out of the palace, Huo Shijiu immediately took people to Zhao's mansion to raid his house, which was really hard not to make people think about it.

It's just that now that most of the court is under the control of the British duke, what about Huo Shijiu's hairy boy holding the tiger talisman that deploys the 3,000 battalions, the five military battalions and the Shenji battalion? He can use more than just 3,000 battalions? What's more, the people of the Five Cities Terracotta Division and the Five Armies Governor's Mansion are all his, as well as the 100,000 soldiers and horses of the Gyeonggi Battalion.

Now he hasn't done it yet, because he doesn't want to see too obvious signs of usurping power and seizing the throne after practicing Zuo.

If it weren't for the sake of a good name, the two boys of the little emperor and Huo Ying would still be able to jump to this day?

"Go, pass on the word that should be passed on, so that the next knows what to do." When the British public commanded, the voice was uncontrollable and soft.

But in front of him, who dares to show the slightest abnormality?

The staff and cleaners should all get down, and after saluting, they all retreated.

The British male sneered, his fingers rhythmically tapped on the tabletop, and only after a long time did he scold sharply: "Rabbit cubs." ”

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When Huo Nineteen returned home, lunch had just been put on the table. The family members are very tacitly not talking to Huo Shijiu about the affairs of the court, after all, the Chinese New Year is also quiet.

Huo Shijiu had heavy dark circles under his eyes, thinking that he was tired yesterday and had no sleep all night. After eating a few bites at will, Jiang Wei persuaded him to go back to sleep first, so that he could cope with the banquet in the palace at night.

As for what happened outside, Jiang Yu went to find Cao Yu.

Although Cao Yu also had no sleep all night, he was refreshed this time. Seeing that Jiang Fei was coming, he personally welcomed people to sit down outside, and brought the freshly cooked tea to Jiang Yan, and without waiting for Jiang Yu to ask, he told Huo Jiu and him in detail about the experience of taking people to Zhao's house last night.

Jiang Yu pondered: "The matter has come to this point, and it is useless to pursue it again. It's just that A-Ying is too solid-eyed. ”

"Lord Hou is extremely central to the emperor. This time I went to Zhao's house with anger. However, Hou Ye did not wronged them, Zhao Sanli relied on the few words he said to the British duke, and also relied on his own authority and convenience. There is no shortage of things to do to sell official beards. ”

"Even so. It should also be dealt with by the king's law. It's not A-Ying's turn to make a move. ”

Jiang Yan shook her head, put the untouched tea in her hand, and pondered for a moment before saying, "I'm afraid this thing is not good." Don't say that the British princess, even if Qingliu grabs A-Ying's handle, it may not make any trouble. ”

Jiang Yan's voice fell, and she could hear people going back and forth, "Madam, Lord Jiang sent someone to deliver the post, please be sure to go to the other courtyard." ”

Today is Chinese New Year's Eve. In order to take care of Tang's mood, Jiang Yu originally planned to bring Jiang Xuewen to guard the New Year together. But when Huo Shijiu did this, and Jiang Xuewen ordered someone to take the initiative to deliver the post, she was not sure whether she should take Jiang Xuewen here.

What if Jiang Xuewen is angry with Zuo and the entire Huo family has a bad New Year?

Seeing Jiang Yan's hesitation, Cao Yu also knew what kind of person Jiang Xuewen was, and after a moment of silence, he said: "If Madame doesn't dislike it, why don't I go to Master Jiang first and listen to what he has to say." If you don't worry about the words behind the picture, if you are angry, if Master Jiang is angry. Madame doesn't have to go to see her immediately, and it's not too late to talk about it later. The emperor loves Lord Jiang. The people who served in the courtyard were all selected by the palace to be decent, and the Hou Ye also arranged for many people to follow and protect them. ”

"Of course that's good." Jiang Yu said apologetically: "It's just that I have to work you again." ”

"Madame is not an outsider to say this. I am happy to be able to do something for Master Hou and you. Moreover, the courtyard is not far from the Hou Mansion. ”

Cao Yu got up and was about to go out, Jiang Yu looked at his thin back, and she couldn't help it. followed all the way outside, and watched Cao Yu go out before returning to the bedroom.

Sure enough, Cao Yu came back not long ago, and when he saw Jiang Yu, he didn't say anything, but said, "Lord Jiang is asking Madame if the rumors outside are true." ”

"Rumors?" Jiang Wei didn't know why.

Cao Yu said: "I can't imagine that those people have not stopped for the New Year, and now there are people who are rumoring, saying that it is the Hou Ye who instigated the emperor to play east and west, and ruined his body, the emperor was powerless in sexual affairs, Zhao Concubine is just kind, secretly asked the mother's family to find a good home remedy in private, and I didn't expect the news to spread, and the lord was afraid that people would find out that he had bad intentions, so he wanted to kill people." There are even rumors that Concubine Zhao was also killed by Hou Ye. ”

As soon as Jiang Yu heard this, the first thing that came to mind was that there were spies around the emperor!

Thinking about it, even the people who dare to empty the treasury of the entire country and dare to hold the military power in their hands can't be placed by the emperor's side?

Come to think of it, even the area around the emperor's bedroom should be full of spies from the British duke. The emperor is in the deep palace, and he must not be quiet.

But if you think about it, what if this matter was not reported by the British public?

What if the little emperor deliberately let people know that Concubine Zhao was killed by Huo Shijiu himself?

As soon as Jiang Yu thought that the biggest calculator standing behind Huo Jiu might be the little emperor who made him pay his whole heart, he felt a chill in his heart and a chill on his spine.

"No, I haven't used it enough, how can I ......?"

When Jiang Yu lost her mind, her words exited south-south.

Cao Yuting's brows frowned, and the worry in Jiang Yu's eyebrows could not be hidden, shrouding her fair face in a faint layer of melancholy. It's really rare for such a look to appear on her face.

Jiang Wei's strength and domineering are enough to convince people. It is precisely for this reason that the occasional weakness under the strong is all the more pitiful.

Jiang Yu didn't know what Cao Yu was thinking, so she politely thanked her again and went back to Xiaoyi Academy.

As soon as he instructed the maidservants to prepare the clothes to be worn at today's dinner, Yuqiao said under the corridor: "If Mrs. Hui is concerned, it is the fourth lady who left the Hou Mansion and took the two maidservants to see Lord Jiang." ”

Jiang Yu's plain hand gently stroked the crescent white brocade plate collar hanging on the folding screen, looking at the butterflies embroidered with the same color silk thread on the plain fabric, if it weren't for the sunlight, I really couldn't see that there was a pattern, and under the turn of her mind, she said helplessly: "Since the fourth lady has gone out, I will send two more people to follow and protect me, and I will report back at any time if there is news." ”

"Yes." Yuqiao bowed and retreated.

Jiang Jiao has never spoken to her since that beating, and her words to the Tang family are also decreasing. Today's thoughts, she will think about Jiang Xuewen, and she rushes over with her heart, which is also expected by Jiang Wei.

Jiang Yu and Yi were lying beside Huo Shijiu. I thought I would get up and get dressed for a while while while resting. But he slept carelessly for more than an hour. When he opened his eyes, Huo Nineteen was no longer beside him.

Outside, however, the sky was darkening, and through the lattice fan covered with clear paper, you could see that the red lanterns and octagonal palace lanterns had been lit. Cast a festive glow of reddish into the house.

"Woke up?" Huo Shijiu entered the door, and just saw Jiang Yu's delicate appearance when her sleepy eyes were hazy, and couldn't help but come to her and kiss her on the cheek.

Jiang Yu nodded: "Why didn't you wake me up earlier, just care about yourself getting dressed." ”

Huo Shijiu wore a splendid robe, a black mink gown on his shoulders, and a white jade crown on his head to hold his hair in a bun. It looks handsome and beautiful like a crown of jade.

When she was coquettish, a gentle smile appeared on his lips, helped her up, and used his fingers as a comb to smooth her slightly messy hair: "I think you were tired yesterday, and you are tired today, let you sleep a little longer, and you have to keep the New Year tonight, and you can't sleep all night." ”

Jiang Yu was warmed by his gentle movements, and said with a smile: "I know that you cherish me." I'm just afraid that I'll delay my grooming, it's too shabby to follow you out, and I can't guarantee that people won't laugh at you. ”

"Are there still fewer people who laugh at me?" Or the opportunity doesn't matter: "How others see and say." It's never on my radar. You don't have to think too much, you can take care of the dinner later, follow me, and leave the matter to me. ”

"Yes." Jiang Wei joked: "Since I am happy, then I won't bring seven catties to today's dinner, and let my father and mother help me take a look temporarily." ”

Qijin is the righteous son of the little emperor, and although today is a Chinese New Year's Eve banquet, it is also a royal family banquet. The little emperor has no elders, and the people in his generation have long been dead, and he has no heirs, he is a veritable lonely man, he only has seven catties of such a godson, if he doesn't take it, it seems that it is not very good.

Jiang Yan also hesitated next year Bai Huo Nineteen, but in the face of a person who obviously wanted to snatch away her child and relied on her husband to do things, she was really happy in her heart, so she said: "On such a crowded occasion, I am afraid that Qijin will be afraid, although I also took him to the banquet in the past, but at that time, the child didn't understand anything after all, and he was still young." The palace is deceitful, don't let Qijin contact early. ”

What Jiang Yu didn't say was that what she was worried about was that the little emperor would snatch her child.

Huo Shijiu saw that Jiang Yu insisted, so he didn't persuade him, just thinking that after the night banquet, the little emperor would also come to the house to keep the New Year together, and he didn't care whether the seven catties were brought a little earlier or later.

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The Chinese New Year's Eve Banquet is an annual feast in the palace, inviting important ministers and their families. Each family had their own seat, and Jiang Wei naturally dressed up and followed Huo Shijiu.

Because she handed over the seven catties to the Zhao family and Huo Dazhuan, and arranged for Cao Yu to stay in the mansion, Jiang Yu was not worried about the safety of her family. Huo Nineteen was right in front of her, and she was also able to protect her nearby.

The originally lively hall was instantly quiet due to the arrival of the British Princess. The ministers of civil and military affairs stood up one after another, although they did not bow down to the British government, but they were also very polite and respectful.

The British Duke naturally sat down under the jade steps, far away from Huo Shijiu on the other side of the jade steps.

"Jin Ninghou has a good complexion. Today's brocade robe is particularly flattering to your appearance. ”

British dukes rarely praise people's appearances, but today they specially mentioned Huo Shijiu's dress, and everyone's eyes fell on Huo Shijiu.

In the brightly lit and joyful palace, Huo Shijiu, who was wearing a purple brocade robe and a crown of white jade hair, and had a handsome face, was indeed a pleasing sight.

There were courtiers echoing and praising him.

"The emperor has arrived!" The shrill voice of the inner attendant spread throughout, so that the discussion in the hall was quiet for the time being.

The courtiers got up to take over and bowed, and Jiang Yu naturally followed Huo Shijiu to salute.

In order to show joy, the little emperor wore a regular dress today, and specially hung two red hat cords on his hat. Although the young man was handsome, he just sat in a very casual and lazy posture, tilted his head against the soft bright yellow pillow behind the dragon chair, and said with a smile: "Let's have a feast, there will be fireworks to see later." ”

It's clear that he's not interested in the dinner party, but he's interested in the fireworks later.

The courtiers had long been accustomed to the absurdity of the little emperor, and they said yes one after another.

There are palace mermaids rushing in, and all kinds of vegetable markets are served in the festive music played by musicians.

The little emperor stretched his neck to look at Huo Shijiu and Jiang Yan, and asked curiously, "Hey?" Why don't you see Brother Chong'er? ”

Jiang Yu was about to answer when she heard this, but Huo Shijiu took the lead: "Back to the emperor, the courtiers are young and can't stand the big scene, so they are afraid that crying will spoil the emperor's interest, so they didn't bring it." ”

"Then how can I do it, Brother Chong'er is my righteous son. This Chinese New Year's Eve dinner wants a reunion, how can you not bring him? Even if he was crying, I liked it. When I first arrived, I wanted to discuss with my sister. ”

Speaking of this, the little emperor stood up, slowly walked down the jade steps, stood in front of Huo Jiu and Jiang Yan, and said sincerely: "I feel that I am bored living in the palace, I want to be accompanied by many people, and as my righteous son, I deserve to enjoy the best. ”

Jiang Yu was already furious. It's just a matter of putting the basin on the head of the person who cares about him the most, and now it's clear that she wants to rob her son!

Because in anger, Jiang Yu didn't care about the words of the little emperor.

But the people in the temple had already pricked up their ears to listen to the conversation on this side, and they could not hear it clearly.

The British duke's face was calm, and he was surprised in his heart, and pretended to be surprised: "Your Majesty, is Concubine Lan happy?" ”

The little emperor stood with his hands in his hands, and Rong Chang's face had some shyness and joy of a young man: "Exactly, Concubine Lan is pregnant, and I have entered her position." (To be continued......)