Driven by Fu Ci's curiosity, Cangxi told a series of things about their childhood. After listening to this, Fu Ci took a breath, "It turns out that you and my eldest sister are really childhood sweethearts, and I thought the rumors and rumors outside were false." ”

Cangxi didn't know how Fu Ci came to this conclusion, so he scratched Fu Ci's little nose and said, "You can be cranky." ”

Fu Ci smiled, Cangxi took Fu Ci into his arms, and asked, "What's going on over there in Jiaofang Palace?" ”

Hearing this, Fu Ci exposed the head that was originally buried in Cangxi's arms, and whispered: "How can there be such a ruthless mother in the world?" ”

When Fu Ci said this, her heart was inexplicably a little sour - she had never seen her mother.

Therefore, many times, Fu Ci has to subjectively imagine that his mother abandoned him. Because, such things are typical of blood around them.

"This king has heard about it", Cangxi patted Fu Ci's shoulder like a child, "The Situ clan is folded on Situ Miaojing this time." ”

Hearing Cang Xi say this, Fu Ci got up from Cang Xi's arms, "The Holy Lord has sentenced Situ to the family?" ”

"No, after all, family ugliness should not be publicized", Cangxi smiled bitterly.

Today's court is smoky. Not to mention the disputes between the princes, but it was the infighting among the courtiers that made Gaozong one head and two big.

What's more, Emperor Gaozong's body is getting worse day by day. The courtiers saw this clearly.

"I want to save Mrs. Situ's life," Fu Ci said.

Cangxi was silent for a moment and asked, "Each of her major crimes can be sentenced to death." The accumulation of small crimes can also make her life worse than death. ”

"I know," Fu Ci said weakly.

"This king doesn't want you to do such a thankless task. Even if you save Situ Miaojing, Zhou Ze won't think of your good, and Fu Qingman won't either", Cang Xi explained.

"I don't want them to think of me," Fu retorted.

In the face of Fu Ci's repeated persuasion and refusal to listen to this, Cangxi was a little helpless.

Situ Miaojing's crime, the deliberate murder of the princess alone is enough for the Situ clan to exterminate the clan. The others seem to be trivial things, and the accumulation is enough for her to die three times or twice.

"Porcelain, it's not a good thing to have a good heart", Cangxi held back for a long time before he could hold back such a sentence.

Xiangluo looked at the scene a little embarrassed, hurriedly came up to play a round, and said: "Rong Laonu said that the prince should believe that with the wisdom of the princess, she is measured in this matter." ”

Cangxi believed in Fu Ci's wisdom, but she didn't believe that she had the ability to save the Situ clan from returning to heaven. In fact, it is also simple to save Situ Miaojing. As long as Fu Qingman personally asks for Gaozong, this matter is not afraid of being difficult to discuss.

After all, this matter is in the hands of the queen. As long as the queen's niece Fu Qingman is willing to let go, this matter will be settled.

It's just that Cangxi can't understand why Fu Ci insists on saving Situ Miaojing's life?

According to Fu Ci's words, the intersection of the two was limited to the last time they met in the Prince's Mansion. In terms of feelings, Situ Miaojing is far from being able to put Fu Ci in danger.

"Can you tell me why the king had to save her?" Cangxi asked.

Fu Ci took a breath and lightly highlighted two words: "Can't." ”

Cangxi seemed to be angered and went out of the door. For a while, the room was very deserted, and the warmth of Fang Cai had become a thing of the past.

Seeing Cangxi leave, Cang'er was a little anxious, and asked Fu Ci, "Why can't the princess tell the prince?" ”

Fu Ci shook his head and didn't squeak.

Cangxi has a strong temperament, and she is not a person who needs to be protected by a woman. Fu Ci is well aware of this.

Therefore, Cangxi didn't know that Fu Ci had signed an edict with Fu Qingman, nor did she know about her private transaction with Zhou Ze. If Cangxi knew that the reason why he tried to protect Situ Miaojing was because of this edict, it was hard to guarantee that Cangxi would not turn his face.

"Don't worry, I will definitely not harm the prince", after a long time, Fu Ci held back such a sentence.

"The subordinates believe in the master, and the prince also believes in the master. But don't forget, master, you and the prince are husband and wife, husband and wife who share weal and woe," Cang Er said.

Fu Ci smiled and said, "After the matter is completed, I will go and explain to the prince." ”

"I'm tired of Aunt Xiangluo dressing up for me, I'm going to see my father," Fu Ci said weakly.

Xiangluo nodded, found a comb and rhombic glasses, and combed Fu Ci's hair in a decent bun. Fu Ci took the red paper and bit it on his lips, and his lips were a little red, which made Fu Ci look more or less energetic and angry.

"Cang'er go to follow the prince, don't let it drink too much wine", after Fu Ci finished instructing Cang'er, he tried to squeeze a smile at Xiangluo, and said, "I'm tired of Aunt Xiangluo accompanying me to face the saint." ”

"The old slave listens to the master's arrangement", and after saying that, Xiangluo and Fu Ci walked in the direction of the imperial study.

The distance from the Hehuan Hall to the imperial study was not very far, but Fu Ci and Xiangluo walked very slowly.

To be honest, Fu Ci couldn't accept Fang Cangxi's move to throw up his sleeves and leave. After marrying into the Xi Palace, Fu Ci did not think about the entire palace.

This time was no exception. Even if Cangxi can't accept it, there should be at least respect and understanding between husband and wife.

Xiangluo broke through Fu Ci's mind and comforted: "The master is thoughtful for the prince, and the prince is also for the master." ”

Fu Ci sighed, "Let's go." ”

Fu Ci came to the bottom of the steps of the imperial study, and an old eunuch with a raw face took the initiative to come up and talk, "The slave sees Princess Xi." ”

Fu Ci bowed his knees slightly.

"Come in, the Holy One has been waiting for you for a long time."

Fu Ci was slightly stunned after hearing this, and after immediately reacting, he said politely: "There is Father-in-law Lao leading the way." ”

The old eunuch smiled flatteringly at Fu Ci and showed Fu Ci the way in front.

When he arrived at the door, the old eunuch bowed to Fu Ci, "Please go in alone." ”

Xiangluo nodded at Fu Ci, and Fu Ci untied the big qi and entered the imperial study.

Gaozong's imperial study is a little different from what Fu Ci imagined. In my impression, Cangxi once depicted the scene of the imperial study with Fu Ci, which was where Gaozong handled official documents. Fu Ci didn't expect that there were six large bookshelves in the imperial study. According to a rough estimate, there are only a few hundred books in it.

"Erchen greets his father", Fu Ci said while bowing to Gaozong.

Gaozong smiled and coughed twice, "Sit down." ”

Fu Ci bowed his head slightly and sat down at the head of Gaozong. Gaozong waved his hand at the servants and maids in the room, and these people who had been with Gaozong for a long time retreated with great discernment.

Gaozong stared at Fu Ci for a while, and Fu Ci was a little uncomfortable by his staring, so he coughed.

Gaozong realized that he was out of shape for a while, and said softly: "You look very similar to your mother's youth." ”

"Erchen has never seen his mother, and his father does not allow anyone to mention Erchen's mother in the house," Fu Ci said.

Gaozong coughed twice, Fu Ci hurriedly got up and brought water to Gaozong, "The prince and his sons are very concerned about their father, and their father must take care of his body." ”

Gaozong took two sips of water, smoothed his breath, and said softly: "It's an old problem." I am afraid that after I leave, I will leave a mess for my children and let the people fall into misery again. ”

Gaozong's words made Fu Ci dare not answer.

"Girl, you don't have to be afraid of me, Old Madam Qiu is kind to me. Since the old lady can hand over the jade dragon head to you, I will believe you," Gaozong said.

"Yes", Fu Ci responded.

"I know that my days are numbered, and as soon as I die, the Shen family's sons will definitely rebel. I beg you, girl, to help the prince when the time comes," said Gaozong, a little tearful.

"Since Father knows, why didn't he remove the Third Highness's military power?" After Fu Ci finished asking, he realized that he had lost his words, and quickly knelt down and said: "The son of the minister has lost his mouth for a while to discuss the government and politics, and he hopes that his father will forgive his sins." ”

Gaozong waved his hand, "Sit down." Mrs. Qiu is an official of the imperial court, and the jade dragon head is a symbol of her power, and now that it is in your hands, you can talk about this court. ”

Fu Ci sat back on the stool tremblingly, and Gaozong continued: "The method you said, Xi'er didn't put it forward. It's just that the power behind the Shen family is too big, and there is no reason to strip the third child of his military power, how can the Shen family be willing? ”

Fu Ci only knew that the Shen family had a solid background, but he didn't know that it had reached the point where it would affect the whole body.

"This Jiangshan surname is Zhou and Cang, I don't care. Don't let this Jiangshan surname Shen be", Gaozong said weakly.

Hearing this, Fu Ci wanted to kneel again, Gaozong looked at Fu Ci's actions, waved his hand and motioned for Fu Ci to sit down, "What I said to you is from the bottom of my heart. This country was originally fought by Cangxi's father and me. According to military merits, this country should not be sat by me. The first prince said that the world was originally surnamed Zhou, and in order to stabilize the foundation, it was up to me to do it. Previously, when Mrs. Qiu was alive, she said that none of my sons had the ability to sit firmly in the country, but Xi'er was not bad. I always felt that Xi'er was a foreigner, and refused to give him a chance to compete on the same stage. Over the past few years, I have slowly felt that I was wrong. Gojong said so many words at once that he couldn't help coughing.

Fu Ci was serving tea and smoothing the air on the side, and Gaozong smiled, "I don't know how long I can accompany Yingge." ”

When Gaozong said this, his tone was a little mocking, and by the way, he was a little regretful, and Fu Ci's nose was a little sour when he heard it.

"I left a will for Yingge, she is your aunt and your queen mother, please take care of her for me when the time comes", Gaozong said, leaving two lines of tears in his cloudy eyes.

Fu Ci didn't expect Gaozong to say so many heartfelt words to her, and she didn't know what to do for a while.

This high emperor is now like a kind father to talk to him about the past and the future. Although Fu Ci knew that Gaozong was confessing his last words.

"Erchen obeys the order", Fu Ci responded, Gaozong nodded, Fu Ci said softly: "Erchen has a question, I don't know if my father can answer it?" ”

"You say," Gojong said.

"Looking at the appearance of the queen mother, Erchen felt that she didn't know that her father was seriously ill", Fu Ci said a little timidly. After all, it is the king of a country sitting on it, and it is more or less taboo to talk about the illness of the king of a country.

Gaozong smiled bitterly and took out a small bottle from his arms, "You come over and take a look at this thing." ”

Fu Ci got up and looked closer at the small bottle in Gaozong's hand.

The bottle is very delicate, and it contains some colorless and odorless white powder.

"The medicine in this bottle is called Soul Recovery, and it can make people feel much more comfortable after eating, but it also invisibly destroys the user's body", Gao Zong sighed, "I will eat some before I go to Jiaofang Palace." ”

Hearing this, Fu Ci's eyes were a little red.

Previously, she only knew that Gaozong favored Fu Yingge and could be indifferent to the six palaces, but she didn't expect Gaozong to do this for the queen.

"You don't have to be moved, Xi'er is also a person who can be entrusted for life. I have wanted to give you a marriage several times, and Xi'er has said that I want you to have a true heart", Gaozong pulled the corners of his mouth and said with a smile.

The explanation was almost over, Gaozong took out a jade pendant from his arms and said, "This jade pendant was given to me by Emperor Taishang, and I gave it to you." ”

Fu Ci didn't dare to take it, and Gaozong forcibly stuffed the jade pendant into Fu Ci's hand, "This jade pendant is what I have been wearing, and I may be able to use it in the future." I gave it to you, and I should thank you and your wife for helping me to calm the war and protect the queen. ”

Gaozong's words said that in this regard, Fu Ci does not know how to lift if he does not accept it. Seeing that Fu Ci put away the jade pendant, Gaozong coughed slightly, and said with difficulty: "I won't move the Situ clan." Let the prince owe you a personal favor, and your husband and wife's life will be more comfortable. ”

Fu Ci didn't expect Gaozong to take the initiative to mention this matter.

Originally, I came here today to clarify the pros and cons with Gaozong, and begged him to raise his noble hand and let Situ a horse. Gaozong's consideration for her and Cangxi was unexpected by Fu Ci.

"Thank you father", Gaozong did not stop Fu Ci from kowtowing to him at this meeting.

"Remember, if the prince is mediocre, the Cang clan can establish himself as the emperor," Gaozong said.

Fu Ci responded, and wanted to ask something, but the words came to his lips but he didn't say them.

"Do you want to ask, why don't I tell Xi'er directly with these words?" Gojong asked.

"Father is wise", Fu Ci praised.

"He was raised by me", Gaozong said to this extent, Fu Ci already understood.

In Gaozong's view, Cangxi is an upright person, and those despicable methods are naturally despised. In addition, Gaozong not only has the grace of knowing him but also the grace of nurturing, such a treacherous thing, Cangxi will not do.

After thinking about this layer, Fu Ci has two big heads.

Did Gaozong regard her as a saint?

"I know you're in trouble, but I hope you have the people of Li in your heart," Gaozong said seriously.

Fu Ci answered, and the two chatted for a long time before Fu Ci said goodbye to Gaozong.

Although it was now Layuetian, Xiangluo, who was waiting for Fu Ci outside the door, still sweated a lot in his palms. Gaozong is a resolute and resolute person, and he is a powerful person. She was really afraid that Fu Ci wouldn't be able to cope with it.

Seeing Fu Ci come out, Xiangluo hurriedly ran up and asked, "Is there a difficult master in the saint?" ”

Fu Ci shook his head and asked, "What about the prince?" ”

"Then my son Jinxiu County Lord sent someone to invite the prince to the pear orchard to watch the play, and the prince personally came to call you, and you went to the banquet alone if you were not in the prince."

Fu Ci answered, and Xiangluo accompanied him back to the Hehuan Palace.

When Fu Ci went back, Cangxi was still listening to the little song in the pear garden, looking at the graceful figure of the beautiful woman on the stage.

Cangxi held the wine cup and took a small sip of the wine in the cup. Xue Jinxiu also held the wine cup, watched the wonderful performance on the stage, and applauded vigorously.

This play is called "Mu Guiying in Charge", which was ordered by Xue Jinxiu.

In her words, the girls on their side of Qingzhou are all heroic and full of spirit, and any one who moves out can have a bit of Mu Guiying's charm.

Xue Jinxiu didn't understand why the girls in Jinling City walked hunched over and looked shy when they saw the living, and even took small bites when they ate.

"Brother Wang, I see that Sister-in-law Wang is also that kind of delicate beauty, and there is no difference between her and the princess, why do you have such a different attitude towards these two people?" Xue Jinxiu said, grabbed a handful of snacks, and handed them to his mouth.

Cangxi put down the wine cup that she was playing with, and said with a very serious expression: "Your sister-in-law is stronger than anyone else in front of people. ”

For Cangxi, Fu Ci's gentleness, coquettishness, and small temper are only aimed at him alone. If he is no longer his own, Fu Ci can be stronger and more capable than anyone else.

But Fu Xuanyue is not. Fu is flattering, gentle, and coquettish to anyone. She is like a lump of mud, fabricated and unshaped. And Fu Ci is different, Fu Ci has her own scale, she is a person who is round on the outside and square on the inside!

This may be the difference between the two Fu sisters.

Xue Jinxiu had not been in contact with Fu Ci for a long time, and she couldn't understand the meaning of Cangxi's words, so she changed the subject: "You say, I can find a wishful husband in your Gyeonggi here?" ”

Cangxi drank another glass of wine, and said to Xue Jinxiu with a smile: "Don't be ashamed." ”

Xue Jinxiu was a little anxious, and said seriously: "The female should get married!" ”

Among the people Cangxi knows, there are not many people who are as open as Xue Jinxiu. Cangxi smiled, and suddenly thought of something: "What do you think of the third child?" ”

Speaking of Zhou Xin, Xue Jinxiu's face turned red, and Cangxi was all under his eyes, "Was it said by this king?" ”

Xue Jinxiu is not a pretentious person, since Cangxi already knows about it, she simply said without concealment: "The third brother is much stronger than many men in Chengzhou. ”

At this moment, although Cangxi and Zhou Xin are a bit incompatible, but after thinking about it, if you can match Xue Jinxiu, you can look at the entire palace and Zhou Xin.

Zhou Yan is an old treacherous and cunning master, Zhou Ze's gentleness and elegance do not match Xue Jinxiu at all, and Zhou Yi has already pounced on Shen Zihe with a heart. Only Zhou Xin, I don't know the age and haven't started a family. The key is that Zhou Xin's wildness and Xue Jinxiu are simply carved out of the same mold.