The matter of Xiao Zhi and Sima Qing's wedding was put on the charter, and the old queen mother personally issued a decree to announce it to the world. I went to the Ministry of Rites to do it well, chose an auspicious day, and invited a respected person in the royal family to personally send a bride price to Sima's Mansion, and the marriage was decided. The palace is also in full swing to prepare, a harmonious scene, ready to welcome the arrival of the new hostess.

A few days after the old queen mother went to Sima's mansion, Sima Ni went to court again in high spirits, and now he is not only an auxiliary minister, but also a relative of the emperor, which shows that the royal family is important, and his protégés and henchmen are also reinvigorated and full of confidence. Although Cao Ze's power is getting bigger and bigger, he has recently subdued Yan Zhiyuan. But in front of Sima Ni, the old minister of the Three Dynasties, he didn't dare to make too many mistakes, and there was Xue Bilong, a loyal courtier who didn't eat hard and soft, and he always investigated corruption and bribery to the end. On the contrary, Cao Ze's party has reined in a lot, and the trend of officials embezzling land has also decreased a lot.

Xiao Zhi still studies state affairs seriously, and the four ministers are still auxiliary ministers, but there is no longer a situation where one is dominant. A delicate balance has been formed in the court, although Xiao Zhi and Cao Ze are still-for-tat secretly, the decent harmony on the surface can be barely maintained.

Everything is slowly moving in a good direction, and the days that are relatively peaceful are passing day by day.

It's just that this calm is walking on thin ice, and from time to time it emits dangerous signals.

Now that they have entered a state of stalemate, what will Cao Zexiao say they will do? Xiao Zhi was a little undecided, didn't know how to take the next step, and was depressed for several days.

It's so troublesome to be a king, it's better to be a thief!

At noon, Su Wan squinted in her room for a while, then got up to prepare for the afternoon. In recent days, she tried her best to send someone to investigate Li Zhi's details, but although she found out a lot of news, most of them were just rumors, I don't know if it was true or not, and it took a lot of effort but it didn't have much effect, she was a little annoyed. Thinking that Li Zhi's identity is as mysterious as him, people can't see through it, after all, it is his own chess trick.

What kind of man is he? The feeling of not understanding made Su Wan feel bored.

While she was thinking, she quietly walked into the Taihe Palace, Xiao Zhi was taking a nap in the side hall, the guards and little eunuchs at the door were also napping, the hall was quiet, only Fang Fei stood next to the sleeping Xiao Zhen, carefully fanning him.

What an attentive girl. Su Wan thought about it, and quietly gestured to Fang Fei, Fang Fei put down the fan, and followed Su Wan out of the hall.

"There's something I want to ask you about." Su Wan smiled and said, "I have to go out of the palace to do some things in the afternoon, and I don't worry about leaving the matter of waiting in front of the palace to others, can I ask you to do it for me?" ”

"Huh?" Fang Fei was a little surprised, "But I haven't done anything like this......"

"It's very simple, it's just serving tea, grinding and other things, and then there is whatever the king tells you to do, you just do it." Su Wan has been observing Fang Fei for a while, and saw that she was calm, not fighting or grabbing, and was considerate to Xiao Zhen. She is also a woman, and she knows a little about Fang Fei's youngest daughter's thoughts, so she intends to create opportunities for her.

"If you have anything to say, just say that although the king is the king of a country, he is still very easy-going with us subordinates. What's more, if you don't say something, even the king won't know about it! ”

"Sister Awan will be mistaken, I ...... I just want to serve the king well, and I have nothing else on my mind. Fang Fei blushed

"Ahhh......h In short, this matter will be handed over to you, and I will often go out of the palace to do errands in the future, so there are many opportunities, don't be nervous. Su Wan cheered Fang Fei up, "Besides, if you express your mind well, you can also calm down and better serve the king." ”

"My Fair Lady, what a gentleman, and vice versa. Come on. Su Wan said unexpectedly, and waved her hand at Fang Fei again, "If the king asks, he will say that I went out of the palace to investigate the matter he confessed last time." Let's go first! ”

Fang Fei was a little in a hurry, "Sister Awan, walk slowly." She took a deep breath and tried to calm herself.

Really......... Still can't calm down.

Although he has been serving the king for a while, every time he faces the king alone, he always blushes so much that he can't even speak, and just wants to run away!

But there are some things that can only be conveyed when they are spoken! Su Wan's encouragement still echoed in her ears.

When did it start, it was the first time Xiao Zhi smiled at her, the first time she put rouge on her lips, the first time she praised her daughter's dress, and the first time she talked to her to make her laugh.

When did she start to see him as a high monarch, a cold symbol of allegiance. I want to hear his hearty laughter, see his smile, want him to go well, and want him to get everything he wants in the world.

I would like to thank the King for taking care of me—a warmth that no one has ever given me, and a warmth that is beyond my reach!

I believe that the king will become a wise monarch!

I..... My heart is on the king, and I will do anything for him, even if it costs with my life!

I want to convey this heart to the king, one day!

Fang Fei cheered herself up while walking back, Xiao Zhi didn't know when she had woken up and was practicing in the corridor outside the hall.

I saw Xiao Zhi sitting cross-legged on the ground, his anger sinking into the dantian, and he kept his mind - entered the country - true intention - concentrating into the air pocket - Xiao Zhou Tian - Da Zhou Tian, according to the steps taught by the master, Xiao Zhi tried his best to control the internal force and slowly wander in his body. Slowly, Xiao Zhi was surrounded by a faint red light, at this time he was already sweating profusely, and after a while, he felt exhausted, as if he was out of breath in water, so he had to give up control, and the faint red light also dissipated in an instant.

This is Xiao Zhen's Dao method-Fire Dao, but no matter how he practiced, his Dao Qi was very weak, as if he didn't know the essentials.

Obviously practicing according to the steps taught by the master, but always unsatisfactory, is it related to the fact that he is a traverser?

"Woo ......." Xiao Zhi felt very tired, so he simply fell directly on the corridor to rest, and Fang Fei on the side quickly took the water-soaked handkerchief to wipe his sweat.

"Fang Fei, why do you say that I always don't know the essentials when I practice Dao Qi?" Xiao Zhi was a little annoyed.

"Your Majesty, everyone's Dao Qi is naturally destined, and they also pay attention to fate." Fang Fei carefully wiped his sweat and said.

"That's it." Xiao Zhi was so anxious that he got up and grabbed the handkerchief, and pulled Fang Fei to sit under the porch, "Everyone is born different, I understand this, how can I talk about this fate?" “

Being so close to Xiao Zhi, Fang Fei's face flushed, and she shook her head, thinking that this was the time when the king needed herself, and she had to help. He said in a calm tone as much as possible, "For example, if you encounter a refining stone with a similar ability to yourself, it will help you improve your skills. Or they have met a profound enlightened person who is willing to teach them. Or use some secret methods to force yourself to improve your skills, etc. “

"Taoism is really unpredictable. But it's really powerful. Xiao Zhi recalled the scene of the fight between Su Wan and Li Zhi that day, "Ahh......hh I'm so envious, like a Marvel hero, shouldn't I be the protagonist when I cross over? Shouldn't it be omnipotent in heaven and earth? Where did the protagonist aura go? Eaten by a dog? Obviously working so hard! Xiao Zhi muttered.

"Huh? Marvel or something...... Fang Fei didn't understand much, but Xiao Zhi was often like this, chanting some words that others couldn't understand, and he got used to it, so he comforted, "Don't worry about the king, even if the Taoist skills are not high, it doesn't matter, our shadow guard will protect the king well." ”

"But I really want to be that good." Xiao Zhi gestured, "The water will freeze when you brush it, I really want to try it!" ”

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"Your Majesty, you are the way of fire, and it is impossible to practice no matter how much you practice when water turns into ice or something!"

"The king's practice days are still short, as long as you practice diligently, you will definitely become a powerful Daoist in the future!" Fang Fei encouraged.

"Oh, I hope." Xiao Zhi smiled bitterly, "I can't even gather the most basic qi now, and I feel that I don't have talent......."

"What the slave said is true." Fang Fei became serious, "The king may not remember, on the day you were twelve years old and seriously ill, a red dragon flew in the sky, and flew around your dormitory for a long time before leaving, and then your illness was cured." The slave is so big, it's the first time I've seen a dragon! This is a good sign, it can be seen that the king is talented, but he lacks timing. “

"Really, dragon? You've all seen it. Xiao Zhi thought that the twelve-year-old serious illness was when he crossed over, and he wondered if the appearance of the dragon had something to do with it.

"Yes, all the people in the capital have seen it, and they all said at that time that the king is blessed by a true dragon and is the son of a dragon." Fang Fei said with a smile: "The slave also believes in the king, and he will definitely be able to become the master."

Looking at Fang Fei's bright smiling face and learning about the dragon again, Xiao Zhi suddenly felt less irritable.

There are still too many things I don't understand in this world, and the court is also the Tao, so it has to come step by step, and I may be in a bit of a hurry.

"Thank you, I'm in a much better mood." Xiao Zhi said sincerely, then stood up and walked to the main hall, "There are still a lot of twists and turns to see in the afternoon, so you have to hurry up." ”

The smile of the past was on Xiao Zhen's face again, and Fang Fei was also a lot more relieved, and hurriedly followed, "Your Majesty, the slave and maid will grind for you." ”

"Speaking of which, where is Sister Awan?"

"Sister Awan said to investigate what you said last time and went out of the palace."

"Oh, well, speaking of which, I had a funny thing the other day........."

The afternoon sun shone obliquely on the two of them, and the courtyard was desolate and detached.