Xiao Rui returned to the Heart Cultivation Hall and did not see His Majesty.

"Xiaoxiao, what about Your Majesty?" Xiao Rui sat down and waved his hand, and Yan Xiaoxiao brought the brewed tea.

Yan Xiaoxiao said: "Your Majesty went to the queen's mother, and I heard that the queen's condition is getting worse and worse." ”

Xiao Ruile was happy and asked, "Could it be pretending?" Is it intended to arouse His Majesty's concern? ”

"The slave doesn't know!" Yan Xiaoxiao didn't dare to speculate, but she said what she knew, and whispered: "Your Highness, I have heard some news that is not good for you. ”

"Oh? What's the news? Xiao Rui asked.

Yan Xiaoxiao said: "Since the fall of the Zhou family, the assassination of His Royal Highness the King of Chu, and the queen's condition has become more and more serious, some female officials on duty in Changchun Palace have not dared to be arrogant. They said that the queen mother cursed Her Highness more than once, so that Her Highness would also taste the end of ruin..."

Xiao Rui nodded, the queen's hatred for herself is estimated to be difficult to wash away even if the river water is poured out, plus the king of Chu is dead, although he did not die in his own hands, but the queen thinks that his son's death is caused by herself.

"It's okay, the queen is just addicted, I don't go to the harem, how can she deal with me? And I have a little, a little help me keep an eye on the harem. Xiao Rui didn't take the queen in his eyes at all.

If she still has the appearance of the country's beauty and fragrance, she may be able to regain her favor, but how difficult is it for a half-old to get on the throne?

Yan Xiaoxiao looked shy, and was shocked by the words "I have a little", so she replied, she decided to protect His Royal Highness the Prince, and if the queen dares to play a conspiracy, then she is not welcome!

Thinking of this, Yan Xiaoxiao suddenly felt that it was a good choice to buy those female officials of Changchun Palace!

It didn't take long for Yue Chong, Song Ci, and Hao Yun to also enter the palace, accompanied by Xiao Mingying, and Xiao Rui accompanied them to wait in the side hall, and when His Majesty returned, Yue Chong informed His Majesty of the approval of the three divisions.

His Majesty was not surprised when he heard that the traitor retracted his confession and said that he had framed His Royal Highness the Prince, but what he didn't expect was that after the traitor retracted his confession, he actually pointed out that King Ruyang was the mastermind behind the scenes!

This was not what he expected!

Xiao Rui said: "Father, the traitor first slandered his sons, and now he slanders the king of Ruyang, and there is no evidence, it is likely that this group of arrogant traitors deliberately provoked. However, since the traitor identified the king of Ruyang, he still had to invite the king of Ruyang into the palace to explain the situation. What does my father think? ”

Emperor Xia didn't know what he thought, his brows furrowed slightly, and then he said, "Summoning King Ruyang into the palace." ”

At this time, the king of Ruyang was staying in the palace, quietly waiting for the results of the triage of the three divisions, but the result did not wait, waiting for His Majesty's command to summon him into the palace. And when he entered the palace and came to the Heart Cultivation Palace, when he saw everyone, he raised his eyebrows, and then stepped forward to salute.

Emperor Xia waved his hand and said, "No courtesy, sit down!" King Ruyang, I urgently summoned you to the palace, it is the result of today's triage of the three divisions, do you know the result? ”

King Ruyang said: "Your Majesty, the younger brother has not heard of the result, and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince must be innocent." ”

After Emperor Xia signaled Hai Dafu, he said: "That's right, the prince is indeed innocent, but this group of traitors from the Yang organization pointed out that you planned some and wronged the prince!" ”

"What?"

King Ruyang, who had just sat down, suddenly got up with a shocked expression.

It's not his disguise, it's a revelation of his true feelings. He couldn't have imagined that the Yang organization, which planned foolproof, would overturn the case on the spot, but instead identify himself!

Why? Don't Yang organizations want bronze dragon pillars?

Could it be that the other party knows that he is deceiving them?

What about the prince Xiao Rui? Is it related to him?

At this moment, King Ruyang's heart fluctuated and he thought too much, so much so that Hai Dafu sent his confession, but he couldn't follow it at the first time.

Or Hai Dafu shouted: "Lord! ”

Only then did the king of Ruyang take the confession and browse, and when he saw that the traitor was only identified and there was no evidence, the king of Ruyang's heart fell.

He was very careful in his work, and it was impossible for him to show his feet.

"Your Majesty, this is an absolute slander! What a bold bunch of thieves they are! It is not possible to slander His Royal Highness the Prince, but to slander his younger brother! The courtiers didn't know them at all, so how could they be instructed to kill people? I hope Your Majesty will see it! King Ruyang said angrily.

Xiao Rui smiled and said, "Father, the son thinks that what King Ruyang said is right!" This time, the original intention was to hunt down the assassins of Zhao State, but they didn't expect to catch the traitors of the Yang organization, and they were jealous, so they deliberately slandered. ”

Emperor Xia glanced at Xiao Rui, then nodded and said, "Without evidence, I naturally won't frame Zhongliang." Since this group of traitors is open and indiscriminately identifiable, then there is no need to investigate again, and they will be punished directly according to the law, and this matter is like this. Dali Temple told the people of Kyoto that it was forbidden to speculate and discuss. ”

Everyone hurriedly got up and replied, "Yes!" ”

Immediately, everyone retreated from the palace.

Leaving the Heart Cultivation Palace, King Ruyang didn't take a few steps, and suddenly reacted, it's broken! That's when he realized what was wrong.

"Prince! It's him! Not only did he jump out of the trap, but he pulled me in, and with His Majesty's ingenuity, my hiding was revealed. ”

King Ruyang's face was gloomy, and the fists in his sleeves clenched unconsciously. Originally, I wanted to take this opportunity to ruin Xiao Rui's reputation and make him suspicious of killing the imperial court officials and assassinating his brother, and then use other tricks to drag him down from the crown prince!

It's good now, not only did he not succeed, but he splashed himself with dirty water! And from now on, his every word and deed will be monitored by Xiao Rui.

"Damn it!" King Ruyang couldn't help but curse secretly, but the matter had come to this point, and it could only be like this.

……

In the Heart Cultivation Palace, Emperor Xia rubbed his eyebrows and said, "Why? ”

Xiao Rui stood aside and listened, but he didn't dare to answer, because even he didn't know why. If King Ruyang just wanted to support Xiao Feng as emperor, it would be fine, but what if there were other intentions?

The deepest routine is people's hearts, and Xiao Rui can't guess it. This time, King Ruyang made a move, and Xiao Rui took it, so it was time for Xiao Rui to make a move next, and it was time for King Ruyang to see the methods of Guo Jia, Jia Xu and Zhang Liang.

Next, Xiao Rui continued to be on duty in the Heart Cultivation Palace.

Near evening, just after dinner, Li Yuanfang entered the palace from Zhan Shifu. Xiao Rui looked at him excitedly, and couldn't help asking, "What's wrong?" So happy? ”

Li Yuanfang said: "Your Highness, there is an urgent report from the direction of Fuzhou, the sea ship led by Shen Wansan has docked in Fuzhou, and it should be heading north now, and it will not be long before it returns to Kyoto!" ”

"Really?" Xiao Rui was overjoyed, and hurriedly said: "Urgent report, let me see!" ”

Li Yuanfang immediately took out a note, because it was a falcon that transmitted the message and tied it to the eagle's talon, so there was not much information transmitted.

Xiao Rui unfolded the note, only to see that it was written: "Tell Your Highness, my subordinates are fortunate not to be dishonored!" The sea ship trade came back safely, and I went to the Nanyu countries, and the goods on board were all exchanged, and I returned with a full load! Let your subordinates play a dumb riddle first! Shen Wansan, respectfully! ”

"Beautiful!"

Xiao Rui clenched the note tightly, with a smile on his face.

Shen Wansan went south to trade, almost spent the wealth of the Jin family and Xiao Rui, it can be said that it is a desperate bet, although Shen Wansan has a navigation chart in his hand, but the sea is very dangerous, once it encounters a storm or a reef or the like, the ship may be damaged and killed at any time!

Now, Shen Wansan overcame many dangers and finally completed the southward trade, exchanging silk, porcelain, and tea for spices, ivory, jewelry, etc., and of course, the corn, potatoes, and peppers that Xiao Rui cared about the most!

Even Shen Wansan has to play dumb riddles, and said that he returned with a full load, so you can imagine how many treasures he will bring back! When the time comes, it will be exchanged for silver, tsk, and make a lot of money.

Xiao Rui immediately said: "Yuan Fang, Shen Wansan's sea ship will sail in through the mouth of Huzhou, and it will dock at the ferry port outside Kyoto at that time, pay attention to the situation at any time, and tell me as soon as the sea boat comes back!" ”

"Yes! Subordinates understand! Li Yuanfang responded.

Xiao Rui asked Li Yuanfang to retreat, and then returned to the Heart Cultivation Palace.

Night falls.

After Yan Xiaoxiao returned to the female official hall, she quietly made an appointment with a female official.

This female official was older than Yan Xiaoxiao, but in the face of Yan Xiaoxiao, she was cautious and respectful, and shouted, "Little Miss! ”

Yan Xiaoxiao's face was very cold, and she put away the gentleness and loveliness she was when she faced Xiao Rui, and became indifferent.

"Have you ever heard of a phrase? Those who know the times are Junjie! We are on duty in the harem, and if we follow the wrong master, it will be difficult to raise our heads for the rest of our lives. Yan Xiaoxiao's voice was flat.

The female official heard the meaning of Yan Xiaoxiao's words, and hurriedly said: "Now in the palace, no one is as holy as the little lady, and she is trusted by the prince, and the little lady will be able to soar in the future, just like Concubine De Niangniang!" What does the little lady need a slave to do? ”

Yan Xiaoxiao said: "The queen mother is not in good health, so you have to keep an eye on it all the time, do you understand?" ”

The female officer nodded and said busily: "The slave understands, it's just... Changchun Palace is said by Mama Wang, Mama Wang trusts Wang Fang more, and the slaves and maids can't get close to the queen to serve. ”

"Mama Wang? I have long heard of this old woman's cruelty, and at her age, it is very possible that she accidentally fell into a dry well! Yan said a little.

The female official was taken aback, but then answered: "Little Miss, I know that there are two people who hate Mama Wang to the core, one is the female official Chen Yan, and the other is the little eunuch Xiao Dongzi... You see..."

"Probe their tone and guts! I've been in this harem for more than two years, and the thing I've learned the most is to be ruthless! Yan Xiaodao.

The female officer nodded again and again, and said, "The slave understands!" ”

Seeing her leave, only Yan Xiaoxiao was left in the room.

She touched the lotus seed in her hand, this pendant given to her by Xiao Rui, which she regarded as the most precious thing.

"Your Highness, I have grown up, and I can protect you!" Yan Xiaoxiao stroked the lotus seeds, and her beautiful face showed maturity that did not match her age.

Xiao Rui didn't know that his casual words had actually made Yan Xiaoxiao transform.

......

Yasukuni Mansion.

During this time, the two brothers and sisters of Lu Pheasant have been living here, and the prescription prescribed by Hua Tuo is very effective, and Lu Pheasant's injuries have improved a lot, and even his complexion has become ruddy.

It's just that tonight, the atmosphere between the two is a little depressing.

"Sister, do you really want to enter the palace?" Lu Su asked.

Lu Pheasant smiled: "It is a great blessing to be able to enter the palace as a maid official, why not go?" ”

Lu Su said worriedly: "Sister, everyone says that if you enter the palace, you will have no freedom, and the selection of maids is only a little better than that of palace maids, and you will still be called and drunk, sister, your heart has always been arrogant, I really don't understand, why do you want to enter the palace?" ”

The smile on Lu Pheasant's face paused, and he asked, "Susu, you will understand in the future." ”

"So what do I do? Sister, I only have one relative. Lu Su looked reluctant.

Lu Pheasant sighed and did not speak.