The soft sound entered his ears, and Zhao Che seemed to be burned by a hot flint, and immediately let go of Wei Li's hand and stood up.

The subordinates were screened out, the door was locked, Shen Bai couldn't get in, and he kept knocking on the door.

Zhao Che took a deep breath, calmed down for a moment and turned to open the door.

Outside the door, Shen Bai was wearing a milky white embroidered peony brocade robe, wearing an embroidered tiger head hat, the hat ears covered the ears tightly, and hung down two pompoms, which were very cute, she was holding a lot of things in her arms, and when she saw the door open, she didn't see outside, and squeezed in with things, and couldn't help saying: "But I'm tired, and if I don't open the door, I'm going to die." ”

When the words fell, a small rattle fell to the ground, Zhao Che helped pick it up, Shen Bai had already walked to the bed, put those things on the bed, and then turned his head to find tea to drink.

After drinking, Shen Bai frowned and asked, "Why does the smell in the house smell so bad?" ”

She was young and didn't know taboos, Zhao Che was about to speak, Shen Bai ran to the window again, moved a stool and climbed up to open the window.

There was a charcoal fire burning in the house, and Zhao Che reminded: "Grandpa is sick and can't stand the cold. ”

Shen Bai ignored it, pulled a ball of snow from the window and kneaded it in his hand, ran back to the bedside and said to Wei Li: "I heard from the imperial doctor that most patients are afraid of cold, but you can't keep the window closed without ventilation, you will be suffocated." ”

As he spoke, Shen Bai showed Wei Li the snow ball in his hand and said, "It's so warm in the house, didn't Grandpa Wei expect that the Chinese New Year was about to begin, and there would be another snow in Hanjing?" ”

She made a lot of noise, and she didn't stop after entering the house, Wei Li was so noisy that she barely cheered up a little, took over the snow ball, and felt the real coolness.

He knew that it was snowing outside, and people had to come in every day to tell him about the changes outside, but those words could no longer stimulate him, and only at this time, grabbing the snow ball, did he remember what the entire white expanse of Hanjing was like after the heavy snowfall.

Shen Bai rubbed his hands together and showed what she had brought one by one.

Those are the toys she has collected in the past two years, and they are generally not shared with others, and today they are also brought with great difficulty to make Wei Li happy.

Shen Bai's tone was quite vivid, she didn't even let people touch these things on weekdays, as if she had given Wei Li a great benefit.

Wei Li was amused by her.

Since the death of the queen, the Wei family has been lifeless, Zhao Che came to the Wei family twice, but he never saw Wei Li smile, and when he saw him laughing, his heart couldn't help but swell.

Shen Bai is like a flame that will never be extinguished, no matter where he goes, he can ignite everything around him, making everything bright and vivid.

It was lunch time, and Shen Bai hadn't finished showing his toys, Zhao Che asked people to bring the food to the house, Wei Li could barely eat anything, and the next person only prepared a little liquid food.

Zhao Che wanted to feed Wei Li, but was preempted by Shen Bai, her mouth was sweeter than Zhao Che, and she screamed one by one, all kinds of coquettish and cute begging Wei Li to eat more, Wei Li couldn't refuse, and ate a lot more than usual.

After eating, Wei Li's energy was exhausted, Zhao Che didn't let Shen Bai quarrel with him, and took Shen Bai to the guest room to rest.

Shen Bai was also quite sleepy, yawning and walking to the bed, Zhao Che pulled her and asked seriously, "Why are you here today?" ”

Shen Bai was a little confused, rubbed his eyes and said, "I'm coming to see Grandpa Wei." ”

Zhao Che asked, "Taifu asked you to come alone?" ”

Why did Shen Bai come here alone, did she really care about her grandfather? But what could she do as a child?

Such thoughts poured out uncontrollably in Zhao Che's mind, he held in his hand a secret that could decide the life and death of the entire Shen clan, he knew that the Shen family would not betray him, but he had been trapped in the palace for so many days, and he deeply understood the meaning of the four words powerless, and he was full of doubts about everyone.

Shen Bai didn't know what Zhao Che was thinking, his eyes rolled around, and then beckoned to Zhao Che, signaling Zhao Che to come closer.

Zhao Che walked in front of her, leaned closer, and was hugged by Shen Bai around his neck the next moment.

Zhao Che was stunned, Shen Bai pressed against his cheek and whispered in his ear: "Your Highness, don't be sad, Grandpa Wei will not leave you alone, no matter what happens, I will always be by your side." ”

At such a young age, does she know what she is talking about?

Zhao Che was a little puzzled, and Shen Bai continued: "I will definitely study hard in the future, work hard to be a big official, and help His Royal Highness, the master said, the way of heaven is good reincarnation, those bad people will have retribution, and the queen mother will bless us in heaven." ”

When the last sentence came out, Zhao Che was sure that Shen Bai knew everything.

She knew that there was another secret behind the queen's death, and she knew that Zhao Che's current situation was very bad, and she knew everything.

In the past few days, the tense nerves in his brain broke with a bang, and Zhao Che hugged Shen Bai tightly.

If Shen Bai hadn't come today, he would almost have been unable to control the dark thoughts in his heart, and wanted his grandfather to do something for him one last time before he died.

He has nothing, and if he is destined to not be able to keep his grandfather, he doesn't mind using this family affection to make a big show for the world to see.

But Shen Bai came.

She pulls him back from the edge of the cliff so that he does not fall into the abyss from which he will never recover, becoming hostile to the world and finally becoming a cold and bloodthirsty murderer.

Wei Li woke up once in the afternoon, he didn't wake up for a long time, knowing that he had been lying in bed for months, Shen Bai begged Zhao Che to let his subordinates carry him to the recliner and open the door to look at the scenery outside.

There was so little to see in the yard, but it was better than looking at the bed tent all day.

Shen Bai didn't say anything to persuade Wei Li, she was just playing next to her and kept talking to Wei Li.

Wei Li soon fell asleep again, and the servants carried him back to the bed, Zhao Che did not stay overnight, and took a carriage back to the palace in the evening, and before leaving, Shen Bai promised him that she would accompany Wei Li as much as possible.

Zhao Che couldn't help himself, he couldn't stay by Wei Li's side all the time, so she helped him accompany him.

Zhao Che will never forget that evening, he sat in the carriage, and saw Shen Bai wearing a tiger head hat standing at the gate of the Wei family through the curtains, with the white cloth and white lanterns of the queen's death hanging on the door.

Back in the palace, it was already completely dark, Zhao Che did not rest, and went directly to Ci'an Palace, the palace people who were waiting in the palace were very surprised, they didn't expect Zhao Che to come so late.

Under the surprised eyes of everyone, Zhao Che walked into the queen mother's bedroom, the queen mother was not in good spirits, slept all afternoon, the palace people sent hot water to wait for her to wash, Zhao Che walked over, personally twisted the handkerchief to help the queen mother wipe her face and hands.

After taking care of the Queen Mother for so many days, Zhao Che's movements were skillful and his strength was gentle, the Queen Mother cheered up and asked softly: "Didn't Rui Xuan go out of the palace to see the prince, why did he come back so early?" ”

Zhao Che said softly: "There are three imperial doctors who take turns guarding my grandfather, Rui Xuan doesn't know the art of Qi Huang, and it's useless to guard there, so he came back." ”

Zhao Che said that he put two cushions behind the queen mother, let the queen mother sit on the head of the bed, and the palace people brought in hot meals, Zhao Che took it, blew it cold and fed it to the queen mother's mouth.

The Queen Mother took a bite and asked, "How is the abbot?" ”

Zhao Che kept moving, and replied: "The death of the queen mother has caused too much blow to my grandfather, he is depressed, and his condition will naturally not improve. ”

Zhao Che's tone seemed to be helpless against Wei Li, the Queen Mother had expected this, and sighed and said: "It is not easy for a white-haired person to send a black-haired person, and it is not easy for your grandfather, and so is Ruzhao, the emperor is kind to let him come back, and he still has to stay in Yunshan Temple." ”

The Queen Mother's tone was natural, and she quietly provoked the relationship between Zhao Che and Wei Ruzhao.

Zhao Che didn't disappoint her, his face sank, and he said with a gloomy expression: "Uncle is determined to stay in Yunshan Temple this time, regardless of the Wei family or me, Rui Xuan will let him get his wish, and he will not let mundane things disturb his cultivation in the future." "Beanie box

The Queen Mother originally thought that the Wei family and Wei Ruzhao would become hidden dangers, but now that Wei Ruzhao is out of the world, the Wei family is no longer in the climate, Zhao Che is so dependent on her, the nerves that have been tense unconsciously relaxed, and asked Zhao Che tentatively: "The queen has been sick for almost three years, and it is normal for the prince to not be able to go out, but the position of the harem cannot always be vacant, and the emperor has to be in charge of court affairs and coordinate the harem, so it is inevitable that he will lack skills." ”

"That's what Grandmother said." Zhao Che lowered his eyes, stopped feeding the food, and said, "After the death of the queen mother, it has always been Concubine De Niangniang who has been dealing with the affairs of the harem, and her ability is obvious to all. ”

The phoenix seal is a symbol of the queen's power, Zhao Che was relieved, and the queen mother thought that he agreed to give the queen's position to Concubine De, and suddenly felt satisfied, couldn't help but smile with relief, and praised: "The mourning family knows that this decision is difficult for Rui Xuan, Rui Xuan can rest assured, in the future, the mourning family will love you well with Concubine De, and will never let you suffer any grievances." ”

Zhao Che lowered his eyes to hide his emotions, and said lightly: "Grandmother Emperor Xie." ”

Stay in Ci'an Palace until the time passes, and when the Queen Mother sleeps, Zhao Che will shine in the Palace, he has no appetite to eat, so he first asked the palace people to send hot water to bathe, as if he touched something dirty.

Two days later, Emperor Hengde asked Sun Yuehai to send the phoenix seal to Zhuangxian Palace, and Concubine De was officially in charge of the affairs of the six palaces.

Although the holy decree after the seal has not yet been issued, the entire palace knows that Concubine De is the best candidate for the queen.

Concubine De was also very happy, but she did not get carried away, the Dao Yichen Palace at the end of three days sent food to Zhao Che, and immediately on Chinese New Year's Eve, she also personally measured Zhao Che's size, and asked the Internal Affairs Office to make Zhao Che a beautiful prince dress, and then the Chinese New Year's Eve banquet would appear with Emperor Hengde.

The days flew by, and in the blink of an eye, it was the day of the Chinese New Year's Eve feast.

Zhenguo Gong Gu Tingge returned to Beijing from the border pass to report on his work, he only entered Beijing yesterday, Emperor Hengde specially let him rest for a night, this morning Zhenguo Gong entered the palace to face the saint, Zhao Che was summoned to the imperial study to discuss together.

Zhao Che saw Gu Tingge once when he was young, when the queen was still there, Gu Tingge stood among the hundred officials, Zhao Che only felt that his figure was particularly tall and broad, and he was a very bright and upright hero.

Now that he sees Gu Tingge again, Zhao Che can clearly feel the aura of a decisive military general on his body.

That kind of aura can only be sharpened by people who have been on the battlefield, killed people, shed blood, and crawled on the edge of life and death, which is incompatible with the prosperity and comfort of Hanjing.

When the crown prince canonized the ceremony, Gu Tingge did not rush back, but this time, he respected Zhao Che very much.

This kind of respect comes from the affirmation and obedience to the future prince, and it is not half contempt because he is in a high position and has great military exploits and Zhao Che has no support behind him.

After seeing Gu Tingge, Zhao Che felt unprecedented peace of mind.

For the first time, he clearly realized that he was now the prince of Zhaoling, and he was the one who would dominate the entire mountains and rivers in a few years.

Gu Tingge left the palace first after lunch, and then brought the people of the Guogong Mansion into the palace in the evening to participate in the Chinese New Year's Eve banquet, and Emperor Hengde left Zhao Che to talk in the imperial study, telling him about Zhaoling's current military strength and the situation with neighboring countries.

The Gu family is a family of generals, Gu Hengzhou obviously wants to inherit the mantle of Gu Tingge, Zhao Che wants to sit on the throne in the future, and the Gu family is an indispensable pillar.

Emperor Hengde taught Zhao Che some imperial techniques, although Zhao Che doesn't need it now, it is okay to comprehend and experience it first.

After talking, Zhao Che returned to Yichen Palace, took a nap, and Xiaobei waited for Zhao Che to change into the prince's clothes.

After packing up, Zhao Che went to Ci'an Palace to see the Queen Mother.

Since Concubine De got the phoenix seal, the queen mother is in a good mood, her body is gradually improving, and her spirit is very good.

Zhao Che accompanied her for a while, left Ci'an Palace, and went to Zhuangxian Palace.

Today, the whole Zhuangxian Palace is very busy, Concubine De is in charge of the affairs of the six palaces, and when it comes to a big day like the Chinese New Year's Eve banquet, there are naturally a lot of things to worry about.

Emperor Hengde gave the phoenix seal to Concubine De, and everyone knew what this meant, but they were afraid that Emperor Hengde would take the opportunity of the Chinese New Year's Eve banquet to announce the news that Concubine De was the queen in front of hundreds of officials.

Zhao Che waited in the front hall for a while, and Concubine De hurriedly came with someone, she left in a hurry, but with a smile on her face, she asked Zhao Che eagerly before she got closer: "Why did Rui Xuan come to Zhuangxian Palace at this hour, but what did someone in the palace do wrong?" ”

In order to better welcome the queen's throne, Concubine De has been well maintained these days, and today's makeup is also very exquisite, radiant, and beautiful, and she can't tell her real age at all.

"There is no negligence, the mother concubine is very thoughtful." Zhao Chewen said with a smile, and helped Concubine De to sit down, "I heard that the day before yesterday, my father asked the Internal Affairs Office to send a set of gorgeous clothes to my mother, so that my mother could wear it when she went to the banquet tonight, and I want to see what the mother concubine wears first." ”

The clothes given by Emperor Hengde to Concubine De were made in accordance with the queen's regulations, and they were embroidered with lifelike dragons and phoenixes with gold threads, which were extravagant and compelling, and only the most noble women in Zhaoling could wear them.

Concubine De has wanted to wear this dress for a long time, but she refrained from changing it yet, and she also wanted to surprise everyone at the dinner tonight.

At this time, Zhao Che took the initiative to mention it, Concubine De subconsciously became vigilant, and she didn't feel that Zhao Che had any good intentions, she smiled and said: "It's a dinner party in two hours, and it's not too late to see it then, why is Rui Xuan suddenly so anxious?" ”

Zhao Che lowered his eyes and said: "Rui Xuan misses his mother, since his mother passed away, Rui Xuan hasn't seen anyone else wear such clothes for a long time, the mother treats Rui Xuan very well, and she must look like the queen mother when she wears that dress." ”

Zhao Che's tone was gentle and full of attachment, but Concubine De only felt that she should respond.

She wants to replace that woman as the queen, where does she want to be like that woman, then won't she become a substitute?

But at this time, although Concubine De was dissatisfied in her heart, she couldn't express it in front of Zhao Che, she comforted Zhao Che and said: "Sister loves Rui Xuan, Rui Xuan thinks that she is also very normal, Rui Xuan is now both civil and military, both ability and political integrity, my sister will be very happy to see it in the sky, she did not leave Rui Xuan, but just guarded Rui Xuan in a different way." ”

Concubine De's voice was soft, trying to play a good role as a kind stepmother, Zhao Che nodded, as if she was really comforted by her, said a few more words, and took out a precious and delicate mahogany box from her sleeve to Concubine De.

Concubine De was surprised and asked, "What is this?" ”

Zhao Che said: "A New Year's gift for the mother. ”

Concubine De didn't expect Zhao Che to prepare a gift for herself, her eyebrows couldn't help but be dyed with joy, she took the box, opened it in front of Zhao Che, and then froze with a smile, if it weren't for the fact that Zhao Che was many years older and had seen a lot of storms, she was afraid that she would get angry on the spot.

The box contains a delicate six-tailed phoenix hairpin, she is a concubine, according to the rules, can only wear a four-tailed phoenix hairpin, although Emperor Hengde asked the Internal Affairs Office to make clothes for her in accordance with the queen's regulations, it is still a four-tailed phoenix hairpin.

This six-tailed phoenix hairpin was worn by the queen during her lifetime.

Zhao Che said: "This is the queen mother's favorite thing before her death, at that time the palace often used her to match her clothes, it was very dignified and atmospheric, the palace specially sent it today, but also felt that only it could be worthy of the identity and appearance of the mother." ”

Zhao Che's tone was very sincere, as if he was praising Concubine De from the bottom of his heart, Concubine De grabbed the wooden box, couldn't laugh, tried to stay calm, and said: "Since this is my sister's favorite thing, Rui Xuan is still good to keep, and this palace is not good to win people's love." ”

After Concubine De finished speaking, she closed the box and wanted to return the phoenix hairpin, Zhao Che said bluntly: "The father intends to make the mother concubine the queen, and Rui Xuan will change his mouth to call you the queen mother in the future, the queen is yours, the son is yours, what is there to mind about a phoenix hairpin?" ”

You can occupy the back position of other people's families and sons, and pretend that you don't want hairpins, which is too fake.

Zhao Che looked at Concubine De with bright eyes, Concubine De choked, her face was a little ugly, Zhao Che continued: "I know that this is a relic of the queen mother, in the end, it is a dead man's thing, and it is normal for the mother concubine to feel unlucky, it is Rui Xuan's thoughtlessness that makes the mother embarrassed, sorry." ”

Zhao Che changed his words and reached out to take Feng Hai back, but Concubine De took it back.

Zhao Che said this, there was no room for her to refuse, but he was also right, she wanted to occupy that woman's husband, son, and all the glory, where could she not even tolerate a small phoenix hairpin?

It's just a little trick of a child's revenge.

Thinking of this, Concubine De hooked her lips and smiled, and said: "Rui Xuan can give my sister's favorite thing to this palace, this palace is naturally happy, where will I dislike it, Rui Xuan rest assured, this palace will definitely wear this thing to attend the dinner tonight, just as my sister will accompany us for the New Year." ”

Zhao Che hooked his lips and said with a smile: "What the mother concubine said is true." ”

Coming out of Zhuangxian Palace, Zhao Che kept a smile on his face, but the smile didn't reach the bottom of his eyes, and there was only Sen Han's coldness under the afterglow.

When I was about to arrive at the Imperial Garden, I suddenly heard a crying voice shouting: "I will tear your mouths, there is only one queen mother, you are not allowed to talk nonsense!" ”