When he was sick, even his father was not by his side, Liu Heng was guarding day and night. Although this was the duty of a slave, it was a comfort to the emperor at that time.

It's a pity that the emperor has affection for him, but Liu Heng has seen through the officialdom and the monarchs and ministers, and he can't serve sincerely.

All the actions are nothing more than two words - to save your life.

"Liu Heng, you are a person who is really good to me, I understand. Otherwise, you look at this, I will take this to her first, and when the time comes, whether to seal the princess or not, but she is not in charge, how about it? ”

The emperor never consulted with anyone, but he was willing to consult with Liu Heng.

Sometimes, Liu Heng is also very touched by this emotion, but he doesn't dare, a companion is like a tiger. I'd rather serve people like Zhou Huanchun with sincerity than dare to serve the emperor sincerely.

So, he pondered for a while and said, "Master, the old slave thinks this method is feasible. You treat her like a princess of our family on weekdays, and even, a little better than the county lord of Zhou Ning, reflecting the difference between the princess and the county lord, and when you do a good job, it's not the master you have the final say? ”

His main purpose was to want the emperor to keep this matter in private and not poke it out. In other words, the emperor knows, he knows, Xiao Mu knows, and no one knows.

In this way, there is no need to worry that if Xiao Mu makes a fuss at that time, there will be so many witnesses.

The corners of the emperor's mouth raised slightly, "Liu Heng, you are really a pity." At the age of six, he was sent to the palace to become a father-in-law, if you did not enter the palace, but became an official through the scientific examination, you must be my most effective assistant. ”

Liu Heng smiled, "Master, isn't it good for the old slave to serve him now?" Seriously, if you really want the old slave to be an official, the old slave is not happy! It's better to be like this, to be by the master's side day and night, this is happiness. ”

The emperor was very satisfied with his words, Liu Heng was indeed a talent, and he himself felt that it was best to stay by his side, and if he really became an official, he had to send someone to monitor him.

This is a father-in-law, who is with him day and night, doing things under his nose, and personally monitoring himself, which is better than anyone who sees someone who comes to pass the word.

"It's sweet in your mouth." The emperor rarely showed a sincere smile.

Then, he lay on the couch and sighed, "Liu Heng, why do I feel that I have been a little powerless over the years." Eating life-sustaining pills and continuing to control the government, is it right or wrong? ”

Liu Heng looked at him, he must be anxious for the love of these decades, and he still said loyally, "Your Majesty, the old slave is just a suggestion, you might as well retreat, the old slave will accompany you to play in the mountains and rivers, and see the great scenery of the country you govern." ”

If this is the case, he is willing to accompany the emperor. After retiring, it means that he has no real power.

The real power of life and death is in the hands of the new emperor. Moreover, if he really retired, then the relationship between Liu Heng and the emperor is a very ordinary master-servant relationship, not a monarch and a minister.

There is a big difference between this master and servant and the king's minister. The so-called monarch is the lord of the people of the world, and the master and servant, this lord, is only the lord of a small part of the people.

And at that time, if he was by his side, the emperor would be the lord of his own.

Liu Heng didn't dare to guarantee otherwise, if it was a simple master-servant relationship, the friendship between them, I believe that the emperor would rely on him more, he would follow such a rich man, and he would not be able to support the elderly, anyway, there would be no shortage.

I'm afraid, the emperor may not be willing to step down from the dragon chair he has sat on for so many years!

"Huh!" The Emperor chuckled, "Stand down? How do I feel that I have regressed? ”

Then, he glanced at Liu Heng, "The elixir that you really asked you to find, do you have eyebrows?" ”

Liu Heng shook his head and sighed, "Your Majesty, how many of these ancient legends are true?" Elixir, is there a second thing to say? None of the people sent out heard back. ”

The emperor sneered, "Liu Heng, no matter what method you use, the bamboo slips left by the emperor are recorded very clearly, it is the immortal that the father has seen, but the immortal said that the father has no immortal fate, but it also gives a glimmer of life, and the secrets are all on the bamboo slips, and they must be cracked and find the elixir." ”

Liu Heng smiled bitterly, "Yes, the old slave obeys." ”

This elixir is a hurdle that no number of emperors can overcome. Everyone who ascends to the throne must pursue it as long as it touches the threshold in this regard.

The so-called bystanders are clear, Liu Heng stands under it, but he can see it clearly. What immortality, if there really is one in this world, then, for thousands of years, why has not a single immortal person appeared in this world?

Is there no fairy fate? What happened to the emperor back then, what happened is still unknown.

After all, the emperor hadn't been born when this happened.

On the other side, Zhou Huanchun returned to the Zhou Mansion and began to wait for Xiao Mu.

In fact, she didn't wait long, she bought some of Xiao Mu's favorite food, and after the preparation was finished, Xiao Mu just came back.

It is just right and can catch lunch.

"County Lord." When Xiao Mu saw Zhou Huanchun, he immediately knelt down, tears welling up in his eyes.

Zhou Huanchun smiled, "Okay, get up, don't kneel if you're fine." ”

Then, he glanced around, smiled and said, "I bought some good things that you love to eat, come in and eat." ”

Xiao Mu smiled movingly, "Yes." ”

Back in the house, Xiao Mu instantly felt refreshed all over her body, and the cool feeling made her feel like she was spending summer.

"County Lord, what is this?" She's never seen it.

Zhou Huanchun pulled Xiao Mu to sit down to eat, explained in detail, and did not hide it.

Heng vertical, she bet this time, betting that Xiao Mu is a person with a heart.

And Xiao Mu did not live up to expectations, when she admired Zhou Huanchun, she said: "County Lord, today the emperor gave a tempting condition. said that if the evidence of the Zhou family's rebellion can be found, the identity of a princess can be sealed. ”

"Princess?" Zhou Huanchun sneered, "Then do you want it?" ”

Xiao Mu sneered, "County Lord, you underestimate the intelligence of the slave too much. A companion is like a tiger, whether this title will be given or not when the time comes, is it not his words? really got things done, such a big thing, if he pokes it out, can he still be okay? It must be the slaves and maids first! ”

Zhou Huanchun likes her intelligence, if it weren't for her bad fate, she wouldn't have fallen to this.

"You can see the twists and turns, and you can." Zhou Huanchun smiled, "Let's just talk about our Zhou family, you also saw it, in fact, we don't have the heart to rebel, but the emperor doesn't see this." ”

Xiao Mu nodded, "Yes, since ancient times, emperors have looked at whether you have the ability to rebel. ”

Zhou Huanchun patted her on the shoulder, "Okay, don't say so much, let's eat quickly." Your sister is in Jiangnan, and she will definitely live a better life than all these years. ”

Last night, Zhou Huanchun transported the person away and put the corpse of a girl who looked a little like Liu Er, and it was actually very easy to make it look like it was rotting.

Anyway, none of them dared to seriously inspect it, and even if they did, their faces and bodies were already festering, and there were few places that were really intact.

"Slave, thank you, Lord County." Xiao Mu is grateful.

Zhou Huanchun smiled, "As long as you do things for me seriously in the future, the benefits will be indispensable to you." Hurry up and eat, when you're done, I'll send someone with you to burn the corpse." ”

Xiao Mu snorted and picked up the shortbread she liked to eat on the table, Zhou Huanchun loves to eat, and she loves to eat too, but at that time, Zhou Huanchun knew that she liked to eat and gave it to her.

While eating, Xiao Mu shed tears.

"What are you crying about?" Zhou Huanchun looked at her puzzled.

Xiao Mu smiled slightly, "Actually, the slave and my sister haven't been together for a long time. This time apart, I really don't know when we will see each other again. ”

Zhou Huanchun smiled, "If you want to see Liu'er, you can do it at any time." Anyway, on the way to meet her, you will pay for it yourself, and my side is free time, you can serve if you want, and go to her if you don't want to serve. ”

Xiao Mu shook her head, "No, as long as the slave knows that Liu'er is still alive and doing well, it's enough." If we meet again, if we bring disaster to her again, then our plans these days will not be in vain. ”

"I knew you were a smart person, and you always saw things thoroughly." Zhou Huanchun smiled, "You are actually a very key person, the Zhou family is safe, and you and Liu'er are safe." As long as you can help me keep the Zhou family, it's easy to say anything. ”

Xiao Mu nodded, "The slave knows, the county lord, in the future, the slave will do her best for you." ”

Zhou Huanchun patted her arm, "Okay, eat quickly, rest well after eating, you are also tired these days." ”

Xiao Mu snorted, lowered his head and ate silently, his mind turning and turning.

That night, after Zhou Lingmo came back, Zhou Huanchun told him everything about today.

Zhou Lingmo nodded, "Xiao Mu's matter is over." In the future, as long as you are careful, there will be no problems. Liu Heng's side, is the money enough? ”

Zhou Huanchun snorted, "Don't worry, Liu Heng's money is sufficient, and the people who come out of the palace are all human spirits, and they naturally know how to choose a side." Those with smart brains will stand on the right side. ”

Zhou Lingmo smiled slightly, "These days, I have been dealing with the issue of the northeast border, the news from Princess Hengyang, she and her little lover Shu Lin have been executed according to the plan, but now there is a real battle, I am afraid that it will be fought." ”

"A real battle? The enemy country wants to start a war? Zhou Huanchun asked.

Zhou Lingmo snorted, "There is something strange about this, outside the northeast border, there are four small tribes, this barbarian tribe, even if there are few people, but they are brave and good at fighting." They have already formed an alliance, and the news from the fine work sent by the Zhou family army will not be long before a war will start. ”

Zhou Huanchun sighed, "Zhou Jiajun has been guarding the northeast border for so many years, aren't you afraid?" It's just four barbarian tribes. ”

Zhou Lingmo chuckled, "That's what I said, but the fine work that was sent over also knew that there was going to be a war, but they didn't tell everyone how to fight." The barbarians are actually very smart. If the Zhou family army is changed, the northeast side can be regarded as an opening, allowing the barbarians to attack directly. ”

Zhou Huanchun pinched her chin, thought for a while and said, "This fine work, what position does you hold in the barbarian tribe?" How long has it been delivered? ”

Zhou Lingmo sighed and said, "I don't know why, the fine works sent to me are all dead." If you send it over, you can only start from the small soldiers at the bottom, and it is impossible to enter the top at all. ”

Zhou Huanchun frowned and asked puzzledly: "Why?" Is it because we don't look the same as the barbarians? ”

Zhou Lingmo shook his head, "That's not the case, the people in the northeast and north are all about the same, and the neighboring tribes also live in the north, and their living habits are basically the same." It's just that Jingguo pays more attention to etiquette. ”

Zhou Huanchun sighed, "To put it simply, we are more gentle." And the barbarian people are basically rude? Did these factors be taken into account among the people sent by the Zhou Jiajun? ”