In the hall of Changxin, laughter was loud. The Empress Dowager is gossiping with Liu An, the king of Huainan.

Liu An's father, Liu Chang, committed suicide after being convicted, and this incident has always been a heart disease for Emperor Wen Liu Heng. Out of compensation and in order to save the royal face, Liu Heng and his wife have taken good care of Liu Chang's sons for many years. As Liu Chang's eldest son, Liu An was named Fuling Hou at the age of eight, and was named the king of Huainan at the age of sixteen.

On the surface, Liu An maintained a good relationship with his uncle's family. Early this morning, Liu An first came to Changle Palace to meet his aunt, the Empress Dowager Dou Yi.

"A few years ago, the current emperor got married, and the gilded house you dedicated to dazzle how many people's eyes were!" The Empress Dowager recalled the past and said with emotion.

"Your Majesty's good story of 'Golden House Hidden Jiao' has long been spread all over the world!" Liu An knelt down at the head of the Empress Dowager and said respectfully: "The minister is just at the right time, how dare he take credit." ”

When Liu Che was the crown prince, he married his cousin Chen Ajiao, and all the princes and kings sent congratulatory gifts. Liu An presented a miniature gilt house, about six feet high, with a single eaves and five ridges, four walls hollowed, and a candlestick inside, which could be used for lighting and placed in the temple, which was both ornamental and practical.

"It's so nice that you can think so!" Liu An's humble attitude, the Empress Dowager was very satisfied, bowed her head again and again, and said in a deep voice: "The earth is not afraid of its lowness, so it can accommodate rivers and gather water into the sea." ”

"The teachings of the Empress Dowager are remembered by the ministers." Liu An replied respectfully.

"I heard that you made up a "Huainan Honglie"?" The Empress Dowager asked.

Liu An was about to offer the treasure, and when he heard the Empress Dowager ask, he hurriedly replied: "Yes." It took several years for the ministers and the door to write this book, inheriting the old village, aiming to be close to the avenue, saying that they were indifferent and inactive, and they were silent and quiet. ”

"Wonderful, wonderful!" Liu An's explanation was very much in line with the Empress Dowager's wishes, and the Empress Dowager said happily: "Did you bring the book?" ”

"Brought," Liu An secretly said proudly, and responded: "Put it under the corridor with the gifts." ”

"Okay." The Empress Dowager turned her head and instructed the attendants: "Go back and send it to the dormitory, and you can read it to me in the morning and evening." ”

"No." The chamberlain respectfully agreed.

"When the emperor comes, tell him to follow along." The Empress Dowager suddenly muttered to herself.

Liu Anxin was overjoyed. The Empress Dowager was obviously dissatisfied with Liu Che...... As long as the two houses are out of harmony and the political situation is chaotic, my chance will come.

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After seeing the Empress Dowager, the next thing is summoned by the emperor.

In the early morning of the next day, Liu An took a car to the East Sima Gate of Weiyang Palace, got off the car, and walked to the East Gate of the Palace. The two little yellow doors were already waiting there, and as soon as they saw Liu An, they stepped forward and saluted, and said in an anxious tone: "Oh, the king is here, Your Majesty is talking about you." ”

These two small yellow doors are just on duty outside the palace, and they can't get close to the emperor every day, so they can only see the emperor from a distance when the emperor goes out.

Liu An didn't break it, stopped, and said with a smile: "I've kept you waiting." After speaking, he glanced at the Huainan Wang Changshi who followed behind him.

Changshi understood, stepped forward and said, "The two of you work hard." ”

The two little yellow doors returned the salute, and Changshi held the hands of the two affectionately. The two little yellow doors only felt a sinking in their hands, and the two of them quickly looked down, and each had an extra ingot of horseshoe gold in their hands.

"Thank you, King. It's easy to say, it's easy to say. The two of them suddenly smiled, and a small yellow door said, "Please come here from the king." ”

"I'm tired." Liu An nodded. As he spoke, he instructed Changshi: "Go and pick up the books and gifts in the car." ”

Changshi agreed, and led a small yellow door to himself. Outside the Sima Gate, the two guards carried the scrolls and gifts into the palace.

Liu An walked quickly into the East Gate with another small yellow gate, all the way through the Greenhouse Hall and the Eunuch Office, and then through the Golden Horse Gate, and came to the outside of the Xuanshu Palace. Zhonghuangmen, who was in charge of greeting and sending off, stood at the foot of the palace steps, saw Liu An, stepped forward and saluted, and said softly: "The king is happy and endless." Your Majesty is waiting for you, please come with me. ”

"There is labor." Liu An raised his hand.

The middle yellow door followed on the left side, leading Liu An up the steps of the hall, and when he came to the corridor, Liu An took off his boots and walked into the hall with white cloth socks.

Liu Che sat on the couch and looked curiously at the cousin he met for the first time.

The salute official stood aside and sang: "The emperor is the king of Huainan!" ”

Liu Che stood up.

"Liu An, the king of Huainan, pays a visit to Your Majesty, and wishes Your Majesty a long and happy future!" Liu An knelt on his knees, arched his hands on the ground, put his head on the back of his hands, and respectfully bowed.

The salute saluted with a shout: "Thank you, salute!" ”

Liu An got up and knelt on the brocade mat laid in advance. At the same time, Liu Che also sat down.

Liu An raised his head and looked at Liu Che, facing Liu Che's inquiring gaze.