After entering the Jiangdong Gate, Zhao Zengjin led his troops to camp in the Jiangdong Gate camp and take over the defense, Xu Changqing did not stay here, and took more than 1,000 cavalry from Zhang Hu's department, plus more than 1,500 personal soldiers, and went directly to the Haicheng Houfu near the imperial city.

In order to curry favor with Xu Changqing, the imperial court, including the celebrant supervisor, has temporarily rented a mansion behind the Haicheng Houfu to serve as a temporary garrison for the model army in the city.

Xu Changqing's entry into the city at this time must have been completely encroached, but in this state, who would dare to say more than half a word?

"Master Hou, over there in Kunning Palace, I miss you very much. And the little male ...... Little Lord, Little Lord misses you too, do you want to go over and have a look tonight......"

After entering the Hou Mansion and getting off the carriage, Zheng Yingchun said obediently.

Xu Changqing glanced at Zheng Yingchun, thought for a while, and said, "Today's journey is a bit tiring, let's do it tomorrow!" ”

"Well, it's ......"

Zheng Yingchun also noticed that Xu Changqing's face was a little wrong at this time, and hurriedly swallowed the words that he wanted to persuade back into his stomach.

After sending Zheng Yingchun away, Xu Changqing came to the warm and comfortable inner study and lit a bag of mosquito coils.

In the smoke, Xu Changqing was also slightly irritable for a while.

Originally, he would definitely enter the palace tonight, and even stay in it......

The reason why I entered the city so early was to go to the palace to see Queen Zhou, and after not seeing her for such a long time, Xu Changqing also missed her very much.

Behold!

The news he got from Gonggong Zheng made Xu Changqing angry when he heard it!

A long time ago, Xu Changqing told Queen Zhou that she should be low-key, she must be low-key, don't go to a dazzling place like Kunning Palace, leave more space for others, and it is best to go out of the palace to live, so as not to make trouble.

But Queen Zhou didn't seem to follow Xu Changqing's advice!

She not only occupied Kunning Palace, but also drove the real Empress of Zhou Dynasty, who had the same surname as her, to Jingyang Palace, which was almost on the edge of the imperial city......

According to common sense, Xu Changqing shouldn't interfere in this kind of thing, after all, the water in it is a bit deep, and if he is not careful, the fox's ass is not touched, and he is still in trouble.

But the relationship between Xu Changqing and Queen Zhou, because of the appearance of Nannan, has already been cut and messed up, how can Xu Changqing let her come so messy and dig her own grave?

Be.

Now that Empress Xiao Zhou is indeed weak, it is impossible for her to be the opponent of the emperor's mother, but don't forget, Empress Xiao Zhou has given birth to the emperor's eldest son at this time, and she has a good reputation in and out of the palace.

If Queen Zhou herself is very upright, it doesn't matter, to a large extent, it is difficult for a daughter-in-law to fight her mother-in-law.

Can......

Is Empress Zhou upright?

"This woman, if she doesn't clean her up well, she won't know what the Xu family's husband looks like!"

The more Xu Changqing thought about it, the more angry he became, and the roots of his teeth itched for a while.

The main reason is that Xu Changqing has always maintained a very close correspondence with Queen Zhou, but this woman promised well in the letter, but there was no movement under her hands!

What the fuck!

According to the methods of the Empress Xiao Zhou, something may have been caught at this time, once this kind of thing is detonated......

Xu Changqing didn't dare to think about that kind of consequence for a while......

But for various reasons, it is necessary to help Queen Zhou fill this hole......

……

A little irritable overnight, Xu Changqing didn't sleep well, but early the next morning, he still got up on time, ran with his own soldiers, took a bath, ate breakfast slowly, changed into his purple robe and jade belt, and entered the palace under the escort of five hundred personal soldiers.

If you follow the normal process, this is certainly not in accordance with the rules.

Even if Xu Changqing is a nobleman, he has to go to the military department to verify it first, and after the military department verifies his military exploits, he will report to the cabinet, and then go through the process, it will take at least a few days before Xu Changqing can have a chance to face the saint.

However, at this time, in the world, what Xu Changqing wants, even the imperial court has to give way.

Even, in order to cope with the meeting with Xu Changqing, Zhu Cihong postponed today's morning dynasty.

All the way around to the Qianqing Palace, Zhu Cihong had been waiting here for a long time, personally greeted him, and said obediently: "Master Hou, the journey has been tiring, you are not tired." ”

There were dozens of palace maids and eunuchs around him, and they didn't even dare to raise their heads, and knelt on the ground one by one.

Xu Changqing smiled, but he didn't answer in a hurry, but looked up at the snowflakes fluttering in the cloudy sky, and even stretched out his tongue to taste the one that fell to his mouth, and then said: "Your Majesty, thank you for your concern, the minister can still bear it." ”

Zhu Cihong saw Xu Changqing's lukewarm attitude, and the joy on his face suddenly froze, and his already nervous heart became even more uneasy.

Fortunately, he had matured a lot, and he didn't show a little on his face, and he hurriedly and respectfully invited Xu Changqing into the main hall.

When he came to the main hall, after the palace maid served fragrant tea, Zhu Cihong also came back to his senses and hurriedly sent away the palace maids and eunuchs.

On Xu Changqing's face, this was a faint smile.

There were only two of them, Zhu Cihong also let go, respectfully lowered his hand and stood beside Xu Changqing, and said apologetically: "Master Hou, this matter is to blame for my lack of consideration......

Xu Changqing would definitely not scold the Son of Heaven in person, it was enough to give him a look and make him understand, and said with a smile: "Your Majesty, things seem to be gentle, but we are far from the time to drink celebration wine, we must be careful and careful." ”

Zhu Cihong nodded thoughtfully: "Master Hou, I know it's wrong." I promise there will never be a ......."

Looking at Zhu Cihong, who was a little thinner than before and became more mature and stable, Xu Changqing also secretly sighed in his heart, suffering is the best teacher.

But this is actually the last thing Xu Changqing wants to see......

However, even if it is Xu Changqing, how can he stop the growth of all things? Zhu Cihong will mature after all!

It's just that his maturity speed is even faster than Xu Changqing thought.

After pondering for a while, Xu Changqing said: "Your Majesty, I heard Gonggong Zheng say that this time the two Huai salt farms, on your side, are not enough for one component?" ”

As soon as he heard Xu Changqing mention this, Zhu Cihong couldn't stop getting angry, and hurriedly told Xu Changqing the resentment he had been squeezing all these days.

On that day, after Shi Kefa brought the news back from Yangzhou, the palace exploded with joy.

But the excitement and joy of the crowd did not last long, and Shengsheng was taught a good lesson by the cabinet.

That night, the cabinet, the Yushitai, Dali Temple, the Hanlin Academy and many other civil and official power groups took turns to write and bomb, moving out of the ancestral rites, and asking Zhu Cihong to focus on the affairs of the country and the society and hand over the matter to the cabinet to deal with.

Speaking of which, I have to talk a little about the cabinet of the Ming Dynasty.

Back then, the grandfather Zhu Yuanzhang also endured for a long time before he got rid of Hu Weiyong, and since then the prime minister system has been abolished in the Ming Dynasty, and the cabinet has gradually become the secretariat of the imperial power.

Of course, Zhu Yuanzhang's idea is that of a cow, he wants to shine with the sun and the moon for thousands of generations, but the times are constantly changing.

Since the mid-to-late Ming Dynasty, although the actual power of the cabinet has not been greatly improved, the right to speak has long been different.

To put it bluntly, if the cabinet can't suppress the emperor, then it's not a good cabinet!

Especially the new monarch, it has to be pressed to the death to maintain the superiority of the cabinet.

Back then, as powerful as Jiajing Ye, when he first ascended the throne, he was also pressed to death, and even, the big guy openly shouted out the bold words of 'the country has been raising soldiers for a hundred and fifty years, and the righteousness of the war is today', calling on everyone to fight against the imperial power.

Jiajing Ye is like this, but Zhu Cihong at this time?

is a person with a temperament like Shi Kefa, who is firmly on the side of the cabinet.

And the reason for the cabinet is high-sounding: "It is an official document under the cabinet......"

This made Zhu Cihong feel as disgusting as eating a fly, but there was no one available at hand, so it was really impossible to refute it.

In the end, it took a small effort to get less than 10% of the people from the cabinet.

After speaking, Zhu Cihong looked at Xu Changqing expectantly, expecting Xu Changqing to help him preside over this justice. Xu Changqing frowned and pondered for a long time, but he didn't hurry to say anything, "Your Majesty, this matter is also to blame the minister for not thinking about it well." ”

As soon as Zhu Cihong heard this, it was as if he had suddenly come from this warm and comfortable hall to the barren mountains and mountains ravaged by the cold wind, and most of his soul was scared away.

Could it be that Xu Changqing doesn't want to care about him anymore?

Du Kuai said with a crying voice: "Master Hou, I, I ......"

Seeing that the Son of Heaven was about to cry, Xu Changqing was also a little helpless, so he could no longer oppress him, and explained carefully: "Your Majesty, this matter, the minister also needs to take care of it, after all, it is the cabinet that is dealing with this matter, and people have taken the lead, so we can't force it." ”

Hearing that Xu Changqing was going to take over this matter, Zhu Cihong was relieved.

The two then talked about the battle of Jiuxian Mountain and the reward, Xu Changqing didn't rush to express his position, but it was also a reassurance to Zhu Cihong, he would not open his mouth here, let him settle down first.

By the time the two finished talking, it was already early noon and it was time for dinner.

Zhu Cihong wanted to leave Xu Changqing for dinner and better deepen his relationship with Xu Changqing, but he also understood Xu Changqing's affairs, how could he dare to interfere with it? Green light all the way.

Soon, Xu Changqing came to Kunning Palace.

Empress Zhou has been waiting here for a long time.

Last night, Xu Changqing didn't come to her side, and she knew that she had somewhere to make Xu Changqing angry.

At this time, when he saw Xu Changqing coming, he was happy to welcome him, "Marquis Haicheng, I haven't seen you for many days, but are you okay?" ”

Queen Zhou has obviously been carefully dressed up today, not to mention the flowers, not to mention the showmanship, it is also a bit close, showing the charm of a mature woman to the fullest.

However, Xu Changqing soon saw that this woman was much plumper than before, although she was trying her best to 'steal' her figure, she couldn't hide it in many places.

It can be seen that she has been living a very nourishing life these days.

Xu Changqing didn't say much, just nodded.

Empress Zhou seemed to be much more shrewd than Zhu Cihong, and she was busy personally leading Xu Changqing inside, and casually sent away a group of palace maids and eunuchs.

As soon as he entered the hall and closed the door, Xu Changqing sat directly on the sofa, his face instantly gloomy as water.

Queen Zhou knew that she was at a loss, so she hurriedly came to Xu Changqing, and said obediently: "Also, are you still angry with others?" People didn't listen to you for this one, as for pulling such a face......"

Xu Changqing suddenly became even more angry, and glared at her angrily: "Do you think you are very majestic now?" Well? Do you want the wind to be windy, and you want to be rainy? Do you want to hide after eating so fat? Do you really think you can hide it? ”

"You ......"

Queen Zhou's pretty face suddenly turned red with anger, and her delicate body was trembling.

Who would have thought that she was looking forward to the stars and the moon, and it was not easy to bring Xu Changqing over, but it was ...... was slapped by Xu Changqing so mercilessly......

"The surname is Xu, I serve you like this, and you treat me like this? Do you still have a conscience?! The little girl is still waiting for you to eat inside, hum, now, I'll forget it! Anyway, you don't care if we live or die! ”

Queen Zhou lowered her face, sat next to Xu Changqing, and turned her face deliberately not to look at Xu Changqing.

Xu Changqing hugged her over, still unangry: "Are you all fucking mush in your head?" Did you know that your eyebrows are burning now? If Lao Tzu hadn't worked hard to protect you, would you really think that you would be able to raise fat in Kunning Palace? ”

"You ......"

Queen Zhou was about to cry angrily, but at this time, she also captured some core things, and hurriedly looked at Xu Changqing and said, "Changqing, isn't it, is there something wrong......?"

Xu Changqing didn't speak.

For a moment, it was a fierce pull over Queen Zhou, and she was fiercely in her more and more plump Jiao. There were a few slaps on her buttocks, and Queen Zhou, who was suddenly in pain, snorted again and again, and tears oozed from her beautiful eyes, but she only dared to grit her teeth and didn't dare to make too much noise.

The aggrieved and pitiful kitten said: "In the end, what's wrong, you, don't scare me......"