However, according to this consumption, it didn't take long for the reserves of the Xu Mansion to be insufficient, so Xiao Wenqing also specially ordered someone to start building an ice cellar, so that the news quickly reached the ears of others.

And after hearing the news, many imperial historians who had long been dissatisfied with Xiao Wenqing began to act.

In the court, Xiao Wenqing stood on the right side, and just after all the performances were handled, a royal historian suddenly stood up, looked at Emperor Qi, and said with a look of displeasure: "Your Majesty, Lord Xu is arrogant and extravagant, this is just summer, Lord Xu's mansion is already full of Bingjian, and even the rules issued by the court have been used up, if such a character is an official, it is really a shame for me to be a big Qi!" ”

Many imperial historians regard Xiao Wenqing as an official who can climb up by relying on the palace concubine, even if Xiao Wenqing has done many things during this period of time, but in the eyes of these ministers, he still can't get into the eyes, but Xiao Wenqing has nothing wrong on weekdays except for the disgraceful means of promoting the official position, even if the imperial history wants to find out the mistakes, there is no chance, but now it's good, and now he actually sends this great opportunity to the door.

Sure enough, after Emperor Qi heard Yushi's words, he immediately looked at Xiao Wenqing and said, "Xu Aiqing, you have to give me an explanation for this matter." ”

Xiao Wenqing was not in a hurry, just stood in place, and said lightly: "Your Majesty, the minister has a word, I don't know whether to say it or not." ”

Hearing this, Emperor Qi naturally nodded in agreement.

And Xiao Wenqing only said indifferently in the face of the doubts of the civil and military officials: "The minister's wife is weak and can't stand the heat, so the minister will spend so much silver on this, although this move is a luxury, but the minister uses his own silver, what's wrong with this?" ”

As soon as his words came out, some of the ministers who secretly targeted him could not stand, this matter, if it was investigated deeply, it would be useless, their move was just to lower the image of Xu You in the heart of Emperor Qi, but they didn't expect that this Xu You was so bold and reckless, and did not take this matter in his eyes, and looking at Emperor Qi's expression, they couldn't figure out Emperor Qi's attitude at the moment for a while.

Some ministers had a good relationship with Xiao Wenqing, so they all came forward one by one and tried to suppress the matter, but some imperial historians and people from the queen's faction clamored for Emperor Qi to give an explanation.

So, in such a noisy atmosphere, Emperor Qi's eyes were full of coldness, he looked around and said coldly: "Enough!" ”

Hearing Emperor Qi's words, the ministers didn't dare to speak one by one, and they all looked at Emperor Qi on the dragon chair, they just waited for Emperor Qi's attitude.

However, it is obvious that the matter is destined to disappoint the people of the queen's faction, and Emperor Qi just said lightly: "This is a family matter, Xu Aiqing did not use his position to bend the law for personal gain and seek benefits from it, what is the crime?" ”

After finishing speaking, he also ignored the ugly faces of the old ministers of the queen's faction below, and only said coldly at this time: "And Xu Aiqing's deep and righteous performance towards his wife is worth learning from your courtiers with groups of wives and concubines!" ”

As soon as these words came out, the ministers

The expressions were different, but under the pressure of Emperor Qi, they could only suppress the dissatisfaction in their hearts.

After the court meeting dispersed, just as Xiao Wenqing was about to leave, Emperor Qi called out to him: "Xu Aiqing, I still have some affairs here, you go to the imperial study with me." ”

So in the envious eyes of many ministers, Xiao Wenqing followed Emperor Qi to the imperial study.

"This Lord Xu is quite loved by the emperor."

"It's just that it's just a woman on top!"

Several ministers walked out together, and when they saw that Xiao Wenqing could be so loved by Emperor Qi, even their words became sour.

They are all members of the queen's faction, and they naturally dislike Xiao Wenqing, who is closely related to Concubine Xi, and it is precisely because of this that all the achievements of Xiao Wenqing are attributed to Xu Xi.

After they said this, they burst into laughter, and their tone was full of disdain for Xiao Wenqing.

But in the imperial study, Emperor Qi looked at Xiao Wenqing with a gentle smile on his face, and said, "I heard about it before, you found your wife?" ”

"Exactly, the last time I was doing things for the emperor, I happened to be there, and I saved her from the hands of the bandits, speaking of which, it is better to have more tasks assigned by the emperor to the ministers last time! If not, the minister doesn't know when he will be able to meet her! ”

Hearing Xiao Wenqing's words, a smile flashed in Emperor Qi's eyes, he only looked at Xiao Wenqing, nodded, and said, "If it weren't for your outstanding talent, I wouldn't have delegated this matter to you, it turns out that you did a good job." ”

Emperor Qi looked at Xiao Wenqing, maybe because of Xu Xi, he couldn't help but treat Xiao Wenqing as his junior, and it was precisely because of this that when he treated Xiao Wenqing, he was a little more kind to his juniors.

However, you still have to ask the things that need to be asked.

Thinking like this, Emperor Qi looked at Xiao Wenqing and said, "Have you ever known that the third princess is pleased with you?" ”

Hearing this, Xiao Wenqing's eyes lit up, and then he looked at Emperor Qi, for a while he didn't know how to answer, no one in the palace knew that Emperor Qi was very fond of the third princess, so he must be reasonable and well-founded in answering this matter, and his rhetoric should not be too harsh.

After thinking of countless countermeasures in his mind for a while, after being silent for a long time, he stepped forward and said: "The minister knows, but the third princess is not yet mature, and her feelings for the minister must not be taken seriously. ”

"If I want you to divorce your wife and marry the third princess, are you willing?" Emperor Qi looked at Xiao Wenqing, staring at Xiao Wenqing with burning eyes, obviously wanting to know Xiao Wenqing's answer.

Without the slightest hesitation, Xiao Wenqing gave an answer, and only said coldly: "Your Majesty, the minister only has the minister's wife in his heart, and he has never thought about the third princess. ”

"This is a holy decree!"

"Even if it is a holy decree, the minister will not agree to it!"

Xiao Wenqing's face has always been gentle, but a fierce color suddenly appeared, he bowed slightly, but there was no loosening in his tone, even if he was staring at the ground, he could feel his reluctance at the moment.

For a while, the atmosphere in the imperial study was very silent, and Emperor Qi stared at Xiao Wenqing with a pair of sharp eyes, and said in a deep voice: "What you said, is it true?" Would you really rather disobey the decree than marry a princess? You must know that if you marry a princess, your career will be smooth! ”

Hearing this, Xiao Wenqing immediately shook his head, and he said firmly: "Your Majesty, if this is the case, then the minister can only express his determination if he resigns." ”

Xiao Wenqing refused one after another, not only did Emperor Qi not get angry on his face, but showed a smile, he looked at Xiao Wenqing, nodded, and praised: "You are worthy of being a person I value, your character is really excellent!" ”

And Emperor Qi's praise fell on Xiao Wenqing's ears, but it didn't make him have the slightest joy on his face, but after Emperor Qi saw this, he loved him even more in his heart.

(End of chapter)