Chapter 166: Death Without Regrets
"Your Majesty, Lord Ning has arrived." After Gonggong Jia entered the imperial study, he respectfully said.
As soon as Qi Hao stepped in, his eyes fell on the crimson slender figure beside the old emperor, and then his eyes were cold
Light.
Concubine Yao didn't feel Qi Hao's knife-like gaze, her face was calm, and she continued with her eyes down
The action of grinding for the old emperor in his hand.
The old emperor didn't salute when he saw Qi Hao coming in, his sword eyebrows furrowed slightly, and then he put down the pen in his hand, and said in an unhappy tone: "Listen."
Said that you and Mrs. Yin did it at the gate of the palace just now? ”
Qi Hao's eyebrows moved slightly, and he said in a deep voice: "It's just a few words of dispute, my father said to do it, and it was a bit serious." ”
The old emperor's face was better than Qi Hao, and he couldn't see where to go, firstly, he felt that Qi Hao was a dignified prince, and Yin Taifu was in the court
Respected old ministers, these two people actually quarreled in a place like the palace gate, and it was inevitable that they would be laughed at
and the impact is very poor, which is not conducive to the internal unity of the DPRK.
Second, Concubine Yao is her favorite concubine, although Qi Hao stared at Concubine Yao without any hint of ** in her eyes, but her body
As a man, and an emperor, his strong possessiveness made him very uncomfortable.
Sensing the old emperor's dissatisfaction, Qi Hao finally retracted his gaze, but he still said quietly: "Father, the imperial study."
It is the place where you deal with court affairs, if the retainers are not mistaken, if the harem concubines have no important matters, they are not allowed to do it without permission
Step in. ”
"Father asked Concubine Yao to serve here, could it be that there are not enough people around him? Or is it that the father dislikes Father-in-law Jia
Waiting, inadequate? ”
"If that's the case, the minister will personally go and select a few capable little eunuchs for his father another day."
After that, Qi Hao's cold eyes looked at Gonggong Jia on the side again.
With his words, he inadvertently pulled Gonggong Jia in, in addition to accusing the old emperor of excessive "favor" to Concubine Yao,
It is also a reminder to Father-in-law Jia.
After all, the rules that concubines can't stay in the imperial study for a long time, it is impossible for him not to know.
What's more, the old emperor was even more excessive a few times before, and he actually summoned Concubine Yao to the imperial study to sleep.
In the long run, if it continues like this, not only will the old emperor's body be prone to problems, but it will also spread out, which will be
What is the system?
The most important thing is that Qi Hao has not forgotten that this Concubine Yao also had a leg with the Seventh Prince behind her back.
And the Seventh Prince secretly colluded with Xuan Shizi......
Therefore, Concubine Yao, this woman, must not stay with the old emperor anymore!
How could Gonggong Jia, an old man, not know the hidden meaning of Qi Hao's words?
With a "poof", Jia Gonggong knelt on the ground, and said in a trembling voice: "The old slave knows his mistake." ”
If you want to say wrong, he is indeed wrong, the fault is that he knew that the old emperor favored Concubine Yao too much, but he didn't stop it in time.
Of course, he also tried to persuade the old emperor not to indulge in Concubine Yao's beauty, but the old emperor did not listen.
After many persuasions, the old emperor became angry.
The reason is that Father-in-law Jia bitterly asked the old emperor to focus on the dragon body, which invisibly hurt the old emperor
The emperor's self-esteem.
Although the old emperor is not young, as the Son of Heaven, he has infinite power from God in his body
and energy, so how could he "not work"?
Therefore, Gonggong Jia gave up the persuasion, and in desperation, he could only instruct the imperial study to do more for the old emperor every day
Some nourishing meals for the body......
Qi Hao has always spoken with a lot of weight, if he is serious, I am afraid he can really replace Father-in-law Jia.
can serve in front of the old emperor, and the scenery in the palace is infinite.
Not only can you get the palace guards, but also the concubines and courtiers.
In short, there is a lot of oil and water, and the benefits are great.
Of course, the premise is to ignore the identity of the "eunuch" first.
After all, if something is missing from below, he is no longer a complete man.
can't be humane, and they have to be laughed at in their hearts, and the pain in this must only be known to them......
And Father-in-law Jia, he is not a person who is greedy for power.
He served the old emperor wholeheartedly, and that was really out of loyalty.
has been by the old emperor's side for so long, and at his age, he doesn't know what else he can do without serving the old emperor......
Gonggong Jia is the old emperor's person, and the old emperor hasn't spoken yet, but he actually knelt down because of Qi Hao's words, which can't help but let him
The old emperor was even more upset.
Glaring at Gonggong Jia, the old emperor reprimanded: "Xiao Jia, who made you kneel?" Stand up for me! ”
As soon as the old emperor's words fell, followed by a "poof", I saw Concubine Yao suddenly kneel in front of the table.
"Aifei, what are you doing here?!" The old emperor was really angry now, he slapped the table case heavily, and he was shocked
A few drops of water splashed out of the teacup, staining the words on the fold.
Concubine Yao didn't know if it was because she was afraid or because of grievances, in short, she was like a delicate butterfly, her shoulders kept trembling.
Bowing her head, she choked up and sobbed: "Thanks to God's gift, the concubine can be with the emperor again." ”
"It's just...... It's just that the concubine violated the palace rules, please ...... Please punish the emperor heavily! ”
Qi Hao looked coldly at Concubine Yao's pear blossom with rain, and unconsciously overlapped her face with Yin Suwan's face.
I think that at the beginning, Yin Suwan also wore such a weak and innocent appearance, pretending to be kind and pure.
Tears are a woman's greatest weapon.
Yin Suwan used her weapon to deceive Qi Hao and hurt Gu Jinli.
Thinking like this, Qi Hao's eyes became more and more disgusted.
However, the trembling Concubine Yao made the old emperor feel distressed.
He left the dragon chair and personally helped Concubine Yao up, the anger on his face was a little more restrained, and he said softly: "Aifei Mo."
Crying, it's too late for me to hurt you, how can I bear to punish you? ”
"Woooooooooo......oo The emperor ......" Concubine Yao took the handkerchief and wiped her tears, and threw herself into the arms of the old emperor, muttering:
"The emperor is so affectionate, it really moves the concubines."
"Concubine...... Even if the concubine is dead, she has no regrets! ”
Concubine Yao's heartfelt words hit the old emperor's heart again: "Concubine Yao, I ......"
"Father." Seeing that the old emperor wanted to say something, Qi Hao interrupted him impatiently, and said in a stiff tone: "You both."
However, if you have something important to see your sons, then let's invite irrelevant people out. ”
"Of course, if you don't mind, Erchen naturally doesn't care."
When the old emperor heard this, his face froze, and he withdrew the hand that patted Concubine Yao's back, "Concubine Yao, you go back first, and I will go to you at night."
Palace. ”
These days, every time the old emperor sent Gonggong Jia to secretly take Concubine Yao to the imperial study.
This time, he actually took the initiative to drive Concubine Yao's palace, which is really rare.
However, this may be a thing worth elating in the eyes of the other concubines, but Concubine Yao feels disgusting.
However, she is just a small concubine and has no right to refuse.
Besides, the Seventh Prince placed her next to the old emperor, originally asking her to confuse the old emperor in bed.
Therefore, if she refuses, it will be difficult for the Seventh Prince to explain.
Thinking of the Seventh Prince, Concubine Yao clenched the handkerchief in her hand and leaned over.
Gonggong Jia knew that the next conversation between the old emperor and Qi Hao might not be suitable for his presence, so he secretly glanced at the old emperor
The emperor then went out with him and led the door for both of them.
After clearing his throat, the old emperor returned to his chair, raised his hand to pick up the teacup, took a sip of tea, and said slowly:
"In two days, King Qing will return."
No one mentioned Concubine Yao again, and this slightly unpleasant thing just now seemed to be revealed.
Qi Hao had been standing for a while since he entered the door, so he found a random chair and sat down.
His fingers habitually clasped lightly on the tabletop, he raised his eyelids, and said casually: "Hua Qiong is gone, King Qing will come back to see you."
Her last side, this is also a reasonable thing. ”
"Once he comes back, Concubine Li will definitely not let him go back to the border again." The old emperor rubbed his eyebrows and said helplessly:
"The Queen Mother is still obsessed with that matter, and it is really difficult for me to be caught in the middle."
"Oh?" Qi Hao naturally knew that the old emperor was in a dilemma, but he didn't want to give advice to the old emperor for the time being.
"Concubine Li and the Queen Mother's temperament, my father couldn't understand it anymore. Even if King Qing didn't kill Fang Xuwen, the two of them
The temper is also not dealt with. ”
"Therefore, the sons and daughters can't think of any good way to solve problems for their father."
"You were brought up by the Queen Mother since you were a child, and the Queen Mother loves you the most. If you can enlighten the Queen Mother, so that she can let go of the knots,
This is also a good thing for the Queen Mother. ”
Among so many sons of the old emperor, Qi Hao was the only one who could get into his eyes.
This is not only because Qi Hao has the shadow of the old emperor when he was young, but also because Qi Hao is resourceful and scheming
But without losing his nature.
In royalty, family affection is a luxury.
For the sake of the throne, it is the norm for you to live and die.
If Qi Hao had no ambition, the old emperor might not look down on him.
But if Qi Hao's ambition is too strong, and it really reaches the point of killing his father and brother, the old emperor is afraid that he will not be happy in his heart
tasted.
Probably, people are always contradictory.
However, looking at Qi Hao now, he is advancing and retreating properly, and he is also measured, which is not bad.
And after losing Hua Qiong, Concubine Li's bad temper has become even worse, and if it really makes a fuss when the time comes, I'm afraid this palace
is about to be overturned by her.
Moreover, although there is Concubine Yao who has regained her grace by her side, Concubine Keli is also a woman who has served her for many years, old
The emperor still has some old feelings for her.
Therefore, the old emperor hoped that Qi Hao could look at his face and say a few good words for Concubine Li and King Qing, so himself
There can also be a step down in front of Concubine Li.
Seeing that the old emperor's eyes were looking at him expectantly, Qi Hao nodded and said reluctantly: "Erchen can only say, give it a try." ”
Although Qi Hao didn't give an accurate reply, as long as he didn't refuse, he could always make people see hope.
The old emperor breathed a sigh of relief, took another sip of tea, and then pulled the topic back to the original words as if he remembered something
Question: "This Gu Jinxiu also followed into the palace?" ”
Qi Hao raised his eyebrows, played with the teacup in his hand, and said, "Before Xiaoba's accident, I liked Gu Jinxiu very much, so I was right
The minister brought her into the palace and asked her to talk to Xiaoba to relieve her boredom. ”
At the mention of the Eighth Emperor, the old emperor sighed heavily, "I have also been to see Xiaoba a few times, and this child has become heavy now."
It's silent, it's really distressing to watch. ”
Putting down the teacup, he continued to say with a solemn face: "By the way, Gu Xiang has a very important position in the court, and Taifu Yin also assisted you."
For many years, you can't offend either of them. ”
"Women are just playthings, but you have lost some playthings lately, and you shouldn't."
"Balancing the relationship between the Yin family and the Gu family is what we should be anxious about right now."
chewing on the four words "plaything lost mind" in his heart, Qi Hao said quietly: "This matter will be handled by the ministers themselves,
Don't worry about your father. ”
The old emperor saw that there was a trace of coldness hidden between Qi Hao's eyebrows, so he had no choice but to stop, "That's it, it's always men and women."
I'm sure you'll take care of it. ”
At the beginning, because of that accident, the fates of Qi Hao, "Gu Jinxiu", and Yin Suwan were entangled.
Yin Suwan's leg was broken, and Qi Hao couldn't kill "Gu Jinxiu", so in order to retaliate against her, he asked her to be accepted as a concubine.
The old emperor looked at Gu Huai's face and gave "Gu Jinxiu" to Qi Hao as a side concubine.
At that time, the old emperor owed something to Gu Huai.
And now, Yin Zike has become a wasted person, and the old emperor owes Yin Taifu again.
Although this is essentially a grudge between the Gu family and the Yin family, Gu Chengen is indeed acting at the will of the old emperor, which is more serious
The old emperor also has an unshirkable responsibility, which is why Taifu Yin comes to the palace almost every day to look for it
The reason why the old emperor asked for the explanation.
Suddenly thinking of Xiao Ba's legs, the old emperor immediately said excitedly: "By the way, since Lin Sheng was able to cure Xiao Ba at the beginning,
Then Yin Zike's legs must also be okay! ”
When Yin Zike was tortured by Gu Chengen and almost lost his life, fortunately, the little palace maid beside Hua Qiong confessed the truth,
Otherwise, if Yin Zike really died, Mrs. Yin and Mrs. Yin should also follow together......
How could Qi Hao not understand what the old emperor meant, shook his head, and said, "Father, Lin Sheng has already left the capital for many days. ”
"Moreover, she was treated at the best time when Hachi was injured."
"Lin Sheng and the others are in Youyou Valley now, and if they rush back to Beijing quickly, it will take at least two days. Yin Zike
's leg injury has been delayed for three days, and Erchen feels ...... Even if Lin Sheng came, it would be to no avail. ”
"Also, Lin Sheng was given to Beijing on the orders of Xiaoyaozi."
"My father has also heard of Xiaoyaozi, a transcendent and unearthly master like him, who acts as he pleases, fundamentally
It's not something that our royal family can control. ”
"Therefore, Erchen may not necessarily lend a helping hand to Lin Sheng."
When he said these words, he said them from the bottom of his heart, and he did not mean to shirk them.
Lin Sheng's medical skills are not fake, but he also has a very strange personality, and it was reluctant enough to let her show Yin Penglin's body that time
Finish.
Yin Zike always has a good character and high intelligence, but he can't bear Lin Sheng's refusal because Yin Zike is a member of the Yin family.
If you want to invite Lin Sheng out, it may be more difficult than looking for the uncertain Xiaoyaozi......
"Fourth, if others are okay, I can give him an official and a half-position in the court, but Yin Zike is so pure-hearted and has few desires,
For a person who has no intention of power, being an official is also a burden to him. The old emperor's brows frowned again after he had been relieved
got up, worried: "What I owe Yin Zike, I can only make up for it to the Yin family." ”
"Taifu Yin has now sat in the position of Taifu, if he is on the top, then he can only be the right minister." Ponder for a moment, Qi Hao
said slowly: "Gu Huai is the left minister, if Mrs. Yin is the right minister, then the battle between the Gu family and the Yin family will probably intensify."
Violent. ”
"How to make up for the Yin family, it's better for my father to be cautious." After a pause, he changed his tone, "Erchen will send it another day."
People go to Youyou Valley, and as for whether Lin Sheng is willing to heal Yin Zike, he can only listen to the fate of heaven. ”
When the old emperor heard this, his face was happy: "Okay, okay, if you are willing to invite Lin Sheng, this is half certain." ”
In the current situation, Qi Hao can no longer meddle in the affairs between the Yin family and the Gu family.
In all fairness, Mrs. Yin has indeed given him a lot of help over the years.
In the previous few conflicts, he has also been trying to salvage their alliance.
And now, it is obvious that Mrs. Yin is completely disappointed in him.
With so much going on in between, it was impossible for both of them to get back to normal......
Fate comes and goes, everything goes naturally.
In the same way, since we can no longer stand on the same front, there is no need to force it anymore.
However, Taifu Yin abandoned Qi Hao and should choose another ally.
Gu Huai and King Xuan were already in the same boat, ignoring the youngest and fledgling Xiaoba, and now there was only one left
The Seventh Prince and the soon-to-return Qing King......
And, of course, Xuan Shizi......
"Father, the son just saw Xuan Shizi's carriage at the gate of the palace. Xuan Shizi's time in Beijing is not short, if
It doesn't seem appropriate to stay any longer. The deep meaning of Qi Hao's words, it is impossible for the old emperor not to understand.
"Xuan Shizi came to the palace to visit Xiaoba." When the old emperor is not obsessed with women, his head is still relatively bright,
After thinking about it, he looked puzzled and said: "But then again, Beijing has always been peaceful, and this time Xuan Shizi entered Beijing, Yuan."
Ben Zhen and the Queen Mother are still thinking about finding a family affair for him, but so many things have happened recently, which really makes me anxious
It's rotten. ”
"As far as I know, King Xuan has recently become close to the lord of Yushu, probably because he wants to marry Yushu."
"Fourth, do you think it's feasible?"
Since the old emperor asked, it must have been measured in his heart.
Qi Hao raised his eyes and said in a casual tone: "The second brother doesn't even have a side concubine in the mansion, so he should have married a long time ago." ”
"Yushu is indeed a good woman, but her family affairs should have to be approved by Uncle Nanyang Wang."
"Nanyang Wang ......" A deep meaning flashed in the old emperor's eyes, and he said in a low voice: "The person I sent to Nanyang replied, Nanyang
The king's health has not been good lately. ”
"In the blink of an eye, many years later, I and he are old."
If this was in front of Concubine Yao, it would be absolutely impossible for the old emperor to admit that he was old.
But that's what happened, so that's what he can't change.
Qi Hao has always respected the king of Nanyang, and he also knows that the old emperor's guard against the king of Nanyang has never been relaxed.
So I don't know what to say.
After being silent for a while, he stood up and said lightly: "Father, if there is nothing else, the son will leave first." ”
It had been too long in the imperial study, and it was time for him to go to Mingyang Palace to have a look.
Chen Zexuan is cunning, and he has bad intentions for Gu Jinli, how can Qi Hao not worry?
"Fourth." At the moment when Qi Hao was about to walk to the door, the old emperor's warning voice sounded behind him: "You are favored."
I don't care about any woman, but you have to know that everything has a degree, especially women, and you must not indulge in it
Middle. ”
Qi Hao paused, and for some reason, he blurted out: "What about Concubine Yao?" Her father has been obsessed with her lately
Harm, what should I say about this? ”
The old emperor didn't expect to be rebelled by Qi Hao, and he was speechless for a while.
Just when Qi Hao thought he was going to be annoyed and angry, he heard the old emperor say: "Although your mother has been away for many years, but."
I have never forgotten her. ”
"I ...... It may be that the old eyes are dizzy, and sometimes I see the shadow of Concubine Yao on Concubine Yao......"
"With Concubine Yao by my side, I feel like my mother is with me."
He said to himself, I don't know if he was talking to Qi Hao or from deceiving others.
"Mother ......" Qi Hao's body trembled, and a sour feeling suddenly welled up in his heart.
He tried hard to recall Concubine Xian's voice and smile, but strangely, what lingered in his mind was always Concubine Xian's funeral
The scene.
Clenched his fists, the sourness gradually turned into hatred.
After the death of the concubine, many beauties have entered this palace one after another.
Those beauties were all concubines of the old emperor, so Qi Hao wouldn't take a second look at them at all.
Even if she wasn't the old emperor's woman, she couldn't get into his eyes.
And now, the old emperor seems to be saying that the reason why he loves Concubine Yao is because he misses Concubine Xian too much, so he is talented
Looking for some solace from Concubine Yao?
Strictly speaking, Concubine Yao's appearance is only two points similar to Concubine Xian.
The old emperor's reason is really disgusting!
With a sneer, Qi Hao squinted his eyes and said word by word: "The mother concubine is the mother concubine, not just a random cheap woman."
It's all comparable! ”
"What my father said just now is still right, the king of Nanyang is old, and you are also old, so the son kindly reminded his father
In a word, when you go to Concubine Yao's palace at night, you have to be more leisurely, overindulge, but it hurts your body! ”
With that, he flicked his sleeves, and when he turned around, he brought the white jade vase on the shelf to the ground.
With a "clang", the vase that was still intact just now immediately shattered into a piece of scum.
Father-in-law Jia, who was guarding outside the door, heard the movement inside, his heart first jumped, and then when he looked up, he saw Qi Hao calm
The face came out.
"Lord Wang." After making a salute, when Qi Hao walked towards Mingyang Palace, Gonggong Jia immediately entered the study.
As soon as I stepped in, a teacup flew in front of me.
Father-in-law Jia was shocked and subconsciously flashed to the side.
"Bang!"
Fortunately, Grandpa Jia flashed in time, and the teacup fell on the door behind Grandpa Jia.
What Qi Hao and the old emperor said just now, although Gonggong Jia heard it vaguely outside, he could generally say what the two of them were
noisy, so he held his breath and stared, looked at the old emperor with a pale face, and didn't dare to say a word.
After a while, the old emperor stroked his chest, gave himself a smooth breath, and said in a muffled voice: "Xiao Jia, clean up the ground."
Finish. ”
"Yes, Your Majesty." Gonggong Jia answered, and did not directly clean the broken porcelain pieces on the ground, but poured it for the old emperor first
A cup of tea.
The old emperor's face looked better, and Gonggong Jia said tentatively: "Your Majesty, Concubine Yao ...... tonight."
Exhaling a heavy breath of turbidity, the old emperor shook his head irritably and said, "You go and inform Concubine Yao, and say that I still have a court."
To deal with it, it's not going to be tonight. ”
The old emperor didn't go to Concubine Yao's palace, which was in the hands of Gonggong Jia, so he nodded and suppressed his joy, "Yes." ”
Wonderful!