Qingling moved out of the palace overnight and lived in the Xuanwang Mansion in Yinzhou City.

This palace is the place where she stayed with Mu Chen when she went south with Emperor Hao. The courtyard where I used to stay has retained its original appearance. The poppies and acacia flowers that Wei Yuan planted for her on Mu Chen's orders are still standing.

After Qingling asked Qiu Zhi to lead the people and move all his belongings from the palace into the palace, he closed the door, only saying that he wanted to quietly study the measures to implement the new policy in the south.

Emperor Muchen has always asked for this Qingling Emperor, and he will not accuse him of moving out of the palace without authorization, and even specially preached the imperial decree, so that all officials involved in the new policy must try their best to cooperate with the habits of the emperor to carry out government affairs.

After two days, Qingling finally reopened the door of the house, and then began to frequently go in and out of various official offices in Yinzhou, and sometimes led the ministers to the streets and alleys of the market to find and investigate and collect public opinions, and he was very busy.

Some of the old ministers of Yinzhou had dealt with Qingling when he was dealing with taxes and expenses, and knew that this emperor was by no means a master who was easy to fool, especially when he encountered a place that could save money and cut the door, he had to show twelve points of spirit to deal with it! Therefore, he hurriedly gathered his colleagues and worked out several sets of efficient governance plans that were in line with the local people's conditions, focusing on how to supplement the tax revenue of the southern border by supporting the revitalization of agricultural and commercial minorities......

Soon, Chun Yuyan was also ordered by the emperor to move south from Lingxiao City to Yinzhou, and was responsible for leading the adjustment of the official system in the entire southern border. Although he and Qingling do not work together directly, they often intersect, and they help each other in their actions, which can achieve twice the result with half the effort. This also made Qingling more and more busy.

On this day, she and several close ministers and staff, hurriedly returned to the palace from the Quanyin Pavilion, who was in charge of the compilation of documents, and planned to re-enter the study to discuss strategies, but met Luo Yao, whom she had not seen for several days, at the door.

They looked at each other for a moment.

Qing Ling restrained his emotions and ordered the attendants to lead the officials to the study, and he and Luo Yao went to the flower hall on the side.

Outside the tall carved wooden windows, a light rain was falling, and the hazy sky light filtered in, reflecting patches of dark gray projections.

The two stood silently in the flower hall at a distance, feeling that the atmosphere was a little unbearable.

In the end, Qing Ling took the lead in opening his mouth.

"What are you going to do?"

Luo Yao lowered his eyes, "I'll tell you, I'm going back to Lingxiao City today." ”

Qing Ling also lowered his head and studied his nails, "Oh. ”

After a pause, he finally couldn't hold back, "I heard that Ah Jing was sent back to the Vermilion Bird Palace to recuperate." Calculate the time, and you should follow along. ”

Luo Yao slowly raised his head, with a complicated expression in his eyes, "What does this have to do with her?" I returned to Beijing because His Majesty had explained some matters that needed to be dealt with. ”

Qing Ling picked at her nails and was silent for a long time, but the contradictions and tangled emotions in her heart were steaming and burning like boiling water.

Finally, she nodded, struggling to control her tone, "Well, I see. You have a good trip. ”

After all, she took away the happiness that should have belonged to her sister......

No matter how much I hate his ambiguity and clever words, they are a couple who are happy with each other. The person who did wrong at the beginning can only be himself, and the person who bears the guilt and atonement can only be himself!

Luo Yao looked at Qing Ling in a daze, and what came to her mind over and over again was the pure smile that bloomed when she snuggled in Mu Chen's arms that night.

That kind of smile, like the moon like a flower, like a wisp of fragrance in a drunken dream, makes people sink unconsciously, and willingly wants to deliver everything......

She clearly belonged to that person.

From the beginning, it belonged to that man......

If it weren't for the sudden change of identity, they had to give up each other, how could they have the slightest chance in front of her?

As long as that person has a word and a look, she can abandon herself without hesitation and leave completely without a word......

Luo Yao slowly looked away, and said in a deep voice, "You should also take care." It is of course very important for you to help Your Majesty implement the new policy, but it is most likely to cause chaos when there is a change of power, and you need to be extra careful when you go in and out on weekdays. ”

Qing Ling's throat was choked, and he couldn't tell whether it was sadness or anger, he closed his eyes for a moment, then opened them immediately, and said coldly: "You don't have to worry about this." ”

After finishing speaking, he turned around and walked out of the flower hall.

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After Luo Yao left Yinzhou, Qingling continued to be busy with the official business at hand, and then followed Mu Chen and Chun Yuyan to Luancheng, Liangxia and other places in the south to inspect, and in the blink of an eye, it was a few months.

Queen Shiyin took Xi'er and a group of clan relatives and had already returned to Lingxiao City.

Qingling, as the only female dependent who stayed with the emperor on his southern tour, wore a golden grate and a silk skirt every day, and circled between the court and political affairs, which became the most dazzling scenery around Mu Chen.

At the beginning of Mengxia, Mu Chen drove back to Beijing.

Qing Ling was puzzled when he received the royal order from him asking him to go with him, and found him to argue: "Why do I have to go back? There's a lot to do here. Chun Yuyan can stay, why can't I? ”

Mu Chen said: "The things that Yan has to deal with are different from yours. ”

"I know."

Qing Ling said: "You want him to stay and secretly purge the people who were planted in the south from the Shan Clan in front, right?" But since what he is doing happens to involve the adjustment of the official establishment, then I can just select some officials from the demon or human races to report on the imperial history and be promoted, and take the opportunity to promote the implementation of the new policy. ”

Mu Chen motioned for Qing Ling to sit beside him, poured a cup of tea himself, held it in her hand, and said in a gentle tone: "Since you know what my intentions are in keeping him, you should understand why I don't want you to stay here." The word 'purge' has always inevitably involved punishment and killing. You should be able to guess the danger. ”

Qing Ling thought for a moment and raised his eyes in surprise, "You mean...... Will anyone die because of this? Those people from the Fang Shan clan...... What will you do with them? ”

Mu Chen took a sip of tea and said lightly: "For a political country, what we pay attention to is the combination of grace and power. Since I ascended the throne, I have thought that I have exhausted all possible means to subdue the people of the south. But during this time, you have been with me, and you have seen it with your own eyes, there are always some people...... Difficult to take. In fact, I also understand that direct intervention and persecution is the last policy that politicians can take. However, timely punishment and killing are also necessary at such times. ”

The new emperor ascended the throne, not only emphasizing gentleness and compassion and winning people's hearts, but also emphasizing iron-blooded courage and establishing the supreme imperial prestige at the fastest speed.

Mu Chen paused, and added: "This is also beneficial to the implementation of the new policy." ”

Qing Ling stared at the teacup in his hand, "You mean, those who oppose the New Deal......" The eyelashes fluttered quickly, "You plan to get rid of it directly?" ”

Mu Chen didn't answer Qing Ling's question directly, but raised his hand and brushed the hair on her sideburns.

"You've lost a lot of weight lately."

His fingers brushed briskly over her cheek, and slowly withdrew it with affection, "I told you a long time ago that there is no need to be in a hurry to implement the new policy. If you get sick and tired, won't the gain outweigh the loss? It's better to go back to Lingxiao City with me first and rest for a while. Even if you want to make arrangements for the southern border bureaucracy, you can just have someone send the list to Yan and leave it to him. ”

Qing Ling still hesitated about the previous question, and couldn't help but mutter, "It must be ...... Do you want to kill someone? Didn't Daze clean up the military defense at the beginning? ”

Mu Chen was silent for a moment when he heard this.

"The southern border is not Daze. Although the Chunyu clan is quite influential in the southern realm, it is not as good as the status of the Baili clan in Daze and the royal family, and Yan is not Baili Fuyao, so he is not as clear and good at controlling people's hearts. ”

Qing Ling heard Mu Chen mention Luo Yao, and finally raised his eyes from his contemplation, his words were a little stagnant for a while, and he didn't know how to answer.

Mu Chen didn't seem to want to stay on this topic for long, so he spoke again to persuade Qing Ling, but his tone was a little tougher than before, "In short, you go back to Lingxiao City with me first, and don't worry about the other things for the time being." ”

Qing Ling couldn't find a reason to refute, so he had to nod and agree.

Returning to Suzaku Palace with the royal car, it was another toss of moving out and moving in.

Qingling's maids, Qiu Zhi and Xiwu, commanded the palace maids of the Yinque Palace, unloading the clothes, accessories, documents and other items that Qingling brought back from the south one by one from the car, and then carrying them into the dormitory.

Seeing this, Qing Ling stepped forward and stopped: "These things don't need to be moved, anyway, they have to be transported back to the mansion in the city." ”

Qiu Zhi seemed to be a little puzzled, and looked at each other with a foggy face, "But...... Didn't Your Majesty say that the Emperor will always live in the Suzaku Palace in the future? ”

Xiwu begged for mercy in a delicate voice: "Yes, Your Royal Highness Emperor Ji, you can take pity on the poor slaves and maids." This southern tour has been moving around, and the slaves' hands are almost swollen. ”

Qingling asked Qiu Zhi, "When did Your Majesty say that I would always live in the Vermilion Bird Palace?" ”

Qiu Zhi replied: "It was before returning to Beijing that he summoned me to explain to Xiwu. ”

Qiu Zhi and Xi Wu were both maids arranged by Mu Chen to Qingling's side. All along, they were more like people who directly obeyed Mu Chen's orders. Qing Ling also knew that he couldn't ask why, so he went straight to the Chengji Hall to ask Mu Chen for verification.

When I arrived at the Chengji Palace, I happened to meet Xi'er's nurse who came to see the emperor with the little emperor. When Xi'er saw Qing Ling, she immediately opened her chubby little hand and wrapped her around to hold her.

Qing Ling had to coax Xi'er and ask Mu Chen, "What's going on?" I only stayed in the palace occasionally......... Ah, Xiaoxi, don't pull my hair! ”

Mu Chen walked up to Qing Ling, carefully freed a strand of her hair from Xi'er's clutches, then stared at her, and slowly asked, "Isn't it good to live in the palace?" With me and Xi'er, everything in your bedroom has always remained the same. ”

Qing Ling dodged Xi'er's claws and attacked again, "But what about the mansion in my city?" There is also a Shizi Mansion as big as Jinling Lake, which is almost completed......"

Mu Chen was silent, his deep eyes lit up for a moment, and after a while, he spoke: "The question I asked you last time in the Leaf Palace, can you give me an answer now?" ”

Qing Ling was stunned for a moment, and then reacted.

That question......

That question......

Is it to ...... Do you leave him with him?

She......

Willing...... Is it?