After Xianfeng swallowed the clouds and spit out the fog for a long time, he only felt that his whole body was comfortable, and even the cough was better, Xingzhen served on the side, Xianfeng asked about the things in the capital, and Xingzhen played it clearly one by one, so that Xianfeng felt at ease a lot.

While talking, Zaiyuan, Duanhua and Jingshou asked to see each other, and after Xianfeng asked the palace maid to tidy up his clothes a little, he summoned Zaiyuan, Duanhua and Jingshou in the Yanbo Zhishuang Palace. What the three of them said when they came to say was very simple, that is, Su Shun asked him to go north to Chengde to accompany him. The three of them spoke together, and they were all ministers of the clan, so it was naturally impossible for Xianfeng not to agree, so he immediately agreed to the invitation of the three of them.

After finishing, the three of them retreated, and Xianfeng couldn't help but sigh lightly: "These clan ministers have been thinking about how to keep their power all day long, but they can't worry about me at all. ”

Xingzhen was secretly happy when she heard this, thinking that Xianfeng was still a little jealous of the power of Prince Yi and Prince Zheng, and then Xingzhen walked to Xianfeng's side, and Su Shou gently rubbed Xianfeng's temples, and said: "If the emperor has any worries, you might as well talk to the minions, and the minions can also share one or two." ”

After Xianfeng snorted, he didn't speak for a while, and after a moment of silence, Xianfeng suddenly said without a head: "Lan'er, in the future, you don't have to call yourself a slave in front of me, you and I don't have to be like this." ”

Xingzhen was stunned for a moment, the movements in her hands stopped, and then laughed softly: "Your Majesty, this is not in accordance with the rules, how many lifetimes have been cultivated for a slave to serve the emperor, how can you be spoiled and spoiled without rules?" ”

Xianfeng turned around and gently held Xingzhen's jade hand and said: "I have been traveling around a lot recently, and I have seen a lot of folk customs, and I sometimes really envy the ordinary days of the people, there are not so many rules between husband and wife, mother and son, father and son. I like to call you Lan'er, but in the future, you will still call yourself Lan'er, a slave or something, as if he is not my pillow person. ”

Xingzhen didn't know what happened to Xianfeng among the people and was stimulated. But no matter what, she was also very disgusted with the self-title of a slave, so she smiled lightly at the moment and saluted: "Lan'er thanks the emperor for his grace." ”

Xianfeng smiled in return, followed by a sad face, and sighed lightly: "Although Monk Greenqin won a battle at Dagukou, and the main battle faction in the DPRK and China said that the foreigners were vulnerable, I always felt that this victory was a bit of a fluke. Sure enough, yesterday Guangzhou came to report, after the Yiren retreated south, they shelled Guangzhou again, although our Qing Dynasty had many soldiers and horses, but the naval division was unfavorable. Besides, the coast is long, and it is impossible to prevent it. It's ridiculous that those ministers are still flattering, and after a small victory, they blew me even worse than Kangxi. ”

Xingzhen smiled slightly, maybe Xianfeng has listened to himself a lot on weekdays, and he still likes to plan for the worst in case of trouble. is a little more sober than Xianfeng in history, and he can still know whether he is arrogant or not. At that moment, Xingzhen said softly: "Your Majesty." To win is to win. It also happens to break the rumors that foreigners are invincible, and it is also good for boosting the morale of the army and the people. Speaking of this, she paused and continued: "It's just that the foreigners will definitely retaliate next, Guangdong and other coastal provinces are only afraid that there will be the risk of attack, and the foreigners have many overseas troops, so they will definitely mobilize troops and horses to come back, so they should prepare for war as soon as possible." ”

Xianfeng hummed and said, "Right now, Changmao's side seems to be busy with civil strife. Northern Jiangsu and other places are stable for the time being, and I plan to let Seng Greenqin strengthen the defense of Dagukou, train the soldiers, and reorganize the armament, and Shi Rongchun, the commander of Zhili, died in this battle. I intend for Sukkin to succeed him. ”

Xingzhen didn't expect Xianfeng to be completely in a tone of discussion with herself, and said with some trepidation at the moment: "The emperor can just take the idea, these court politicians are inconvenient for a woman to talk more." ”

Xianfeng waved his hand and said: "It's okay, Lan'er, you are very smart, help me a lot, I can also rest assured, you and I are always husband and wife, not like outsiders who only plan for themselves." ”

Xingzhen's heart was sour when she heard this, why didn't she just plan for herself? At that moment, he had to say softly: "The emperor is relieved, Lan'er must listen to the emperor." ”

Xianfeng smiled and said: "You are tired when you just arrive, go down to settle down and freshen up first, and live near the left side of the Yanbo Zhishuang Palace, so that you can come to see me at any time." ”

Xingzhen snorted, and after retiring, she slowly retreated, and glanced up at the door, but saw Xianfeng Wuzi in a daze, describing haggard but also sad, the humane emperor is a lonely man, maybe he will become like this in the future.

After Xingzhen left, Xianfeng summoned Jiao Youying, who was walking at the military plane, to see him. After Jiao Youying arrived at the Yanbo Zhishuang Palace, Xianfeng ordered Jiao Youying to sit behind the bookcase, he stood up and paced a few steps, but did not speak. Jiao Youying is a native of Tianjin, born in Tianjin, outstanding talent and writing, recommended by Su Shun, Xianfeng was exceptionally promoted to walk in the military aircraft, and did the curtain of the military aircraft, Xianfeng saw that his writing was outstanding, and often called him to accompany him to draft some edicts and decrees. At this moment, Jiao Youying had already prepared the four treasures of the study, and waited for Xianfeng to speak.

Xianfeng seemed to hesitate a little, and after taking a few steps, he suddenly turned around and said: "Jiao Youying, this edict must not be known to a third party, otherwise be careful of your head!" ”

Jiao Youying tremblingly got up and bowed to receive the order, Xianfeng waved his hand and said, "First draft an edict for me!" ”

As soon as these words came out, Jiao Youying's complexion changed greatly, his hand trembled, and the wolf pen fell on the table, Xianfeng frowned and glanced at him, and said dissatisfiedly: "Why are you so out of shape?" ”

Jiao Youying was so frightened that he hurriedly got up and knelt down and said: "The emperor is prosperous in the Spring and Autumn Period, why do you want to set up an edict to pass on the throne?" Even if you want to establish it, you should also convene the important ministers of the clan and the minister of military aircraft to verify it, and the ministers are soft-spoken and dare not take this position alone. ”

Xianfeng snorted and said, "You said it lightly, so let's talk about it after I think about it." You then draw up a decree for me and send it to Dagukou, so that the monk Greenqin will take over the defense of Dagukou, and Su Kejin will be the governor of Zhili......"

Xianfeng said simply and concisely, Jiao Youying was brilliant, after writing for a while, an edict had been prepared, Xianfeng nodded happily after reading it, and then stamped the imperial seal, let Zhang Shunshui put it away with a yellow silk sleeve, and painted the fire paint and handed it over to the military aircraft department for 800 miles to be sent to Dagu urgently.

Jiao Youying accompanied Xianfeng to review and reciprocate, and it was not until the evening that he came out of the smoke and waves to the cool hall. Along the way, Jiao Youying always wondered why Xianfeng suddenly wanted to set up an edict to pass on the throne, but when he arrived at the place where he stayed, he didn't sit down, and his entourage urgently reported that Prince Yi was invited to a banquet.

Jiao Youying came to the house where Zaiyuan stayed with trepidation, and Du Han, Kuang Yuan and others were all there during the banquet, and there were also Prince Zheng Duanhua, Jing Shou and other clan ministers who were present, and Jiao Youying accompanied Tian to the last seat. During the banquet, everyone was led by Duhan. Frequently toast to Prince Yi Zaiyuan and Duanhua. Jiao Youying breathed a sigh of relief, it seemed that it was just an ordinary banquet, not what Prince Yi wanted to explore.

After the banquet was dispersed, Zaiyuan and Duanhua beckoned everyone to watch the play on the stage in the garden of the mansion, which was Prince Yi's private residence in Chengde, and there was everything. Jiao Youying put his mind at ease, followed Du Han and Kuang Yuan to chat while walking into the garden stage. found a place to sit down next to Du Han, Jiao Youying looked at the play card, but it was Huayun Club, a famous troupe in the capital. Jiao Youying really likes the actor who sings Hua Dan in the troupe, and at first glance it is a drama of Huayun Club. Wider sat down and waited for the opening.

The maids of the palace sent fragrant tea, sweat towels, spiced melon seeds and other things, and Du Han took a sip of tea and exclaimed: "This is the best Pu'er tea, Brother Guiqiao, you can also taste it." "Guiqiao is Jiao Youying's cousin. He smiled and bowed slightly, taking a sip. Sure enough, it was a cool rush to the brain. also praised it and said: "There is a way to drink Longjing in summer, Pu'er in winter, looking at this late autumn and winter, drinking this Pu'er is the best, Hongju is really the holy hand of the tea ceremony." "Du Han is a great man, and he likes the tea ceremony the most on weekdays. often meets friends with tea ceremonies, and listens to Jiao Youying's praise, without showing his face.

On the other side, Kuang Yuan also tasted a little and said: "It is indeed a holy product in tea, and it is also a blessing for the two princes." to be able to drink this tribute tea. ”

Du Han said: "Ben is like a virtuous brother who is used to being honest, your sentence is so white-eyed, I am alone in the clouds, but it is an inspirational sentence." ”

Kuang Yuanbiao's words were like this, and after listening to Du Han's praise, his face turned slightly red, and he sighed lightly: "The capital is a big oil pot, and the water can't be stored in it." Du Han and Jiao Youying glanced at each other, and Du Han said softly: "As Shen said, a few days ago, Su Zhongtang was selfless, and the rectification of the government is obvious to all. The two princes are important ministers of the clan, and it is understandable to get some tribute tea rewards for banquets, so you don't have to worry too much. Kuang Yuan smiled bitterly: "If I think about it, I won't appear here, the water is clear, there is no fish, it has been the same since ancient times." ”

As he spoke, Zaiyuan followed Duanhua to the scene, and one person followed behind the two, but everyone looked at it but Su Shun!

Zaiyuan smiled when he saw that everyone was a little stunned and said: "Today, this king has asked the Holy Lord to allow Su Lao Liu to accompany him to Chengde, and there is nothing big about it in the capital, and Lao Liu misses the emperor so he arrived early, so you don't need to be surprised." ”

Everyone was speechless, Su Shun arrived early, and then asked for the will, saying that it was too big to go out of Beijing without an edict, and it was also suspected of bullying the king. But Su Shun has the support of Zaiyuan, Duanhua, Jingshou and others, and the big case of rectifying the household department in front is still there, who dares to say more? At that moment, everyone laughed and didn't say a word, but they all felt that Su Shun was too arrogant and domineering.

Duanhua invited Zaiyuan to sit in the first place, and Su Shun sat on the left side of the two, and after sitting down, Su Shun looked back at Jiao Youying and said with a smile: "Doesn't Gui Qiao like this Huayun Club drama the most?" How can you sit in the back and see clearly? Come here and sit. As he spoke, he gestured to the empty seat next to him. Jiao Youying was a little flattered, thanked him, and sat forward.

The host sat down, the drama began, but what was staged was a scene of farewell to my concubine, Jiao Youying's favorite Hua Dan played Yu Ji regardless of her singing skills and figure, she was really good, and a piece of Peking opera was sung, winning colorful voices again and again.

Su Shun looked at it and suddenly whispered to Jiao Youying: "Accompany you today, what is the emperor's unusual move?" Or is there any new purpose? ”

Jiao Youying's heart was shocked, but he still replied respectfully on his face: "Back in the middle hall, there are a lot of edicts today, I don't remember much, most of the edicts sent to Dagu are clear decrees, and there are many transcriptions in the newspaper, and there are no other wills." ”

Su Shun smiled slightly, and smiled very coldly, which made Jiao Youying shudder a little, thinking of Su Shun's treatment of those disobedient courtiers, Jiao Youying only felt a little cold on his back, and only heard Su Shun say in a low voice: "The emperor's holy will, I can also guess one or two, sometimes the relationship is heavy, and the holy will cannot be revealed, that is, it cannot be revealed." I don't embarrass you, I guessed one or two from the parish, I just want to verify it, if it's right, Gui Qiao can not be silent, if it's not right, Gui Qiao doesn't have to say it, just shake his head. ”

Jiao Youying only felt that the sweat was wet on his back, but when he saw Su Shun's mysterious smile, he had to hum. Su Shun put away his smile and whispered in his ear: "Does the emperor plan to write an edict of succession?" ”

Jiao Youying opened his mouth wide, couldn't speak, and didn't dare to shake his head, only bowed his head slightly after a stalemate for a long time. Su Shun smiled and asked, "In the end, you still didn't write?" Jiao Youying slowly closed his eyes and nodded silently. Su Shun said in a low voice: "I just asked casually, God knows that you know and I know, I won't sue others, Guiqiao can be relieved, let's say this." ”

After the performance of Farewell My Concubine, Jiao Youying was in a trance, and even his favorite Hua Dan song couldn't listen to it, so he hurriedly left after the play. Su Shun personally sent it to the door, watched Jiao Youying get on the sedan chair, and said in a low voice with a smile on the side of the sedan chair: "Guiqiao, since ancient times, the battle for power in the court and the court, you can't relax for half a point, the capable, move above the nine heavens, and the weak choose good trees to live on." Outsiders have long seen Gui Qiao as the person of my Prince Zheng's mansion, and since ancient times, party disputes have been unavoidable, since they can't avoid it, why don't Gui Qiao follow us and others to serve the country with a fist? You can still report to the state and appease the people. Otherwise, how can you stretch your talent and ambition? At this point, Gui Qiao's talent will naturally understand the importance of it. I'll see you tomorrow early. After Su Shun finished speaking, he bowed his head slightly, and saw Jiao Youying, who was dull-eyed, get into the sedan chair and go away, a trace of a sad smile appeared on the corner of his mouth, and he returned to the mansion with his hands in his hands. (To be continued......)