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At the end of the year, there is always something to do. Emperor Yifeng is no exception. He discussed the matter of the Yuan Ri Dynasty with several courtiers of the Ministry of Rites, Shang Shan Jian and Guanglu Temple, and he did not disperse until the sky was dark.

Feng Jia, the chamberlain, held the freshly brewed hot tea and said with a smile: "Your Majesty, the prince of King Kang, Baba'er, has been waiting for you for more than an hour. If you are tired, the slave will let him go back. ”

Emperor Yifeng was silent and said, "Announce him in." ”

Feng Jiaying was, retreat and pass the word.

After waiting for a while, Liu Tong strode in.

is a young man in his prime, and his every move is a scene. The two sword eyebrows frowned slightly, and the narrow phoenix eyes were as bright as stars. He was not wearing silk and satin, but a long-sleeved robe of blue and blue linen with steady steps, like waves.

After saluting, the Emperor of Yifeng gave him a seat.

Without waiting for Liu Tong to speak, Emperor Yifeng rubbed his sore temples and persuaded bitterly: "You should settle the family affairs first." If there is a person who is restrained, he can also collect his heart. ”

Liu Tong looked solemn, shook his head, and said, "Fourth Emperor Uncle, I want to tell you about my aunt." ”

"Sister?" Emperor Yifeng left his seat, his face full of urgency, "What happened to Sister A?" Hurry up! ”

Liu Tong started with four proverbs and continued to speak in the letter.

"Uncle Four Emperors, although this matter sounds mysterious, I think it's better to believe it than to believe it. If we neglect it, it will ruin my aunt's life. Isn't that remorse? ”

With that, Liu Tong handed the letter to Feng Jia, who then presented it to Emperor Yifeng.

"Yes, yes. You're quite right. Emperor Yifeng unfolded his letterhead, glanced at it slightly, and a deep uneasiness swelled in his heart, "There are not many days left for spring now." After thinking about it, he asked Feng Jia, "Where is the companion?" ”

After Ming Kuang entered the palace, he read in the inner study. He was determined to be a eunuch, and what he learned was different from that of other chamberlains. At that time, Emperor Yifeng selected three or five small chamberlains with excellent grades from the inner study to be companions. The only one that Emperor Yifeng values the most is Ming Kuang. has also grown up together since childhood, and Emperor Yifeng calls him his companion.

Seeing what happened, Liu Tong got up and retired.

Emperor Yifeng did not allow it, so he left him to eat with him. The two sat across from each other like ordinary uncles and nephews. The meals are not extravagant, king gourd mixed with golden shrimp, dregs anchovies, roast duck, roasted bones, roasted shiitake mushrooms, three fresh soups, mutton crystal dumplings, five-flavor steamed chicken, lamb bones in yuan sauce, scorched clams and two small bowls of fragrant rice.

Emperor Yifeng didn't have much to do in his heart, so he drank it with a few dicks of hot tea.

Liu Tong has liked the mutton crystal dumplings in the palace since he was a child, and all six of them entered his stomach.

"Sister especially loves to burn clams...... Emperor Yifeng said abruptly: "Over the years, she has suffered. ”

The eldest princess of Pingyi and Emperor Yifeng were born from the concubine Zhu. Zhu is beautiful and very favored by the first emperor. It's a pity that he died in his early thirties. At that time, the eldest princess of Pingyi was twelve years old, and Emperor Yifeng had just turned nine years old.

The "these years" in Emperor Yifeng's mouth also include the years when the sisters and brothers depended on each other in the deep palace.

Liu Tong couldn't answer, so he sandwiched a piece of shad with fragrant flesh and bones and ate it attentively.

After the meal, the leftovers were removed, and the little waiter came to report, and Ming Kuang asked to see him.

Emperor Yifeng said impatiently: "When is it, and you are still talking about false etiquette." Fast pass, fast pass. ”

Ming Kuang is a celebrity in front of Emperor Yifeng, but he is never pampered and arrogant, and there is a lot of etiquette. Emperor Yifeng often sighed that "companions are loyal and courteous".

"Your Majesty!" Ming Kuang entered the hall, swept Liu Tong at the end of his eyes, and his heart was sudden, but his face was not obvious.

The smell of the food has not yet dissipated, and it is mixed with the aroma of tea, which is a bit rushing. Ming Kuang frowned, secretly wondering why Liu Tong entered the palace. Has he already told His Majesty those four proverbs? When he was thinking about it, Emperor Yifeng gave him a seat.

Ming Kuang sat down and said in a deep voice: "Your Majesty, there are four proverbs spreading outside. In order to find out about this, the minister delayed a lot outside the palace. I hope that Your Majesty will forgive me. ”

At first glance, when you hear the word "proverb", anyone has to ask about it. Emperor Yifeng's face was as usual, and he lowered his head and took a sip of tea.

Ming Kuang's gaze glanced at Liu Tong.

"Take the letter to your companion." Emperor Yifeng commanded.

Feng Jia handed him the notepaper, Ming Kuang glanced at it, his eyes widened involuntarily, and he asked in a loud voice, "Is this......?" This was obtained from Wu Da? The secret agent of the East Factory actually fell behind Liu Tong, and Ming Kuang felt a little uncomfortable.

There are only a few words on the paper. Ming Kuang swept it over, and secretly thought to himself: Those four proverbs are just an introduction, and the real big thing should be on the eldest princess. But you can't rely on this letter to mobilize the soldiers and horses of Liaodong, and the division is unknown......

Emperor Yifeng looked at Liu Tong, "You can talk to your companions." ”

Dongchang inquired about the news quickly and accurately, and this time Liu Tong actually took the lead. Not only Ming Kuang, but Emperor Yifeng was also very curious. After all, Liu Tong is his nephew, so it is inconvenient to ask directly.

Liu Tong replied, smiled a little embarrassedly, and said, "It's all my gluttony to blame for this." Last night, I was thinking about Ding Xiaoman's tofu brain on Ci'en Street. The tender tofu brain is poured with braised soup, sprinkled with minced mustard, and a spoonful of chili oil, the taste is ...... Incense miles ......"

Emperor Yifeng swallowed.

Ming Kuang clenched his fists. He's still on an empty stomach. Fang Cai smelled the smell of rice and didn't feel hungry, listening to Liu Tong's words, he scratched his heart and wanted to have a bowl of hot tofu brain, plus two fat fried fritters.

Fortunately, Liu Tong stopped at the right time, "So I went to eat this morning, and as soon as the tofu brain fell into my stomach, I heard the children on the street singing those four proverbs." I'm curious to figure out what's going on. So he instructed his subordinates to inquire, and they inquired about the letter. The letter mentioned my aunt, and I didn't have time to think about it too much, and I hurried into the palace to ask for an idea from the Fourth Emperor Uncle. Uncle Sihuang didn't think I was making a fuss, which is already a great grace. ”

Emperor Yifeng waved his hand generously, "If you are not afraid of 10,000, you are afraid of what happens." Zhuo Luhui is much older than Sister A, and his sons are not worry-free. Maybe there will be a matter of killing his father and usurping the throne......"

"Your Majesty is very true." Ming Kuang said: "Your Majesty, why don't you order Hu Chengzong, the governor of Liaodong, to investigate." Dongzhen does have an abnormality, so it is better to deal with it as soon as possible. If this is true, Her Royal Highness the eldest princess is in danger of life. ”

"The company is the same as I thought." Emperor Yifeng's face was full of gloom.

The more the two of them talked, the more confidential they became, and Liu Tong hurriedly got up and retired.

The huge Chongxian Hall is brightly lit.

Emperor Yifeng's mood at the moment is like that moonless dark night, lonely, and his relatives are cold. After being silent for a long time, he said: "Companion, do you think it will be Ah Tong who is making a mistake?" ”