Zhao Taishi said in a deep voice: "The royal family in southern Xinjiang has appeared. ”

Yuan Xiao was stunned.

He couldn't believe it, "The Southern Xinjiang royal family has been hidden for a hundred years, how can it happen?!" ”

"The spies arranged by the old minister in the belly of southern Xinjiang saw it with their own eyes, how can it be fake?" Zhao Taishi's eyebrows were cold, "Over the years, the nobles of southern Xinjiang have been fighting for war, but I don't know who found the hidden royal family, and brought the heir back to southern Xinjiang to prepare to be officially canonized as the emperor." Although he is just a hairy boy, he acts quite viciously. The old minister pondered, and for a while he was afraid that he would not be able to take the hard bone of southern Xinjiang, and he heard that Chang'an was in turmoil, so he chose to return to the court. By the way, what does the emperor plan to do with Xiao Tingchen? ”

Yuan Xiao took a sip of wine unhurriedly.

He smiled: "Huai Jin has a young heart, and he is confused for a while. What's more, he is talented, if he kills it, it will be a pity. I thought it would be better to redeem the merits and send him to conquer the southern frontier—"

"The emperor is confused." Empress Zhao suddenly smiled, "Xiao Tingchen is just a chaotic minister and thief, no matter how talented he is, it is not worth reusing." Either kill to prevent future troubles, or send them to Beiliang to calm the anger of the king of Beiliang, and there is no talk of reusing it again. ”

Yuan Xiao glanced at her.

Empress Zhao blinked, "What does the emperor do with his concubines?" You took a woman into the palace late last night to accept your favor, and the concubine did not put her beak, she thought she was virtuous and virtuous, and there was no place to make the emperor angry. ”

Mrs. Zhao is here to support her, and she is unscrupulous.

She gently picked up the brocade and wiped the wine stains on the corners of her lips for Yuan Xiao, "The concubine knows that the woman is Sister Xue twenty-two years ago, and the concubine also knows why the emperor is reluctant to kill Xiao Tingchen, because Xiao Tingchen is the son of you and Sister Xue." The emperor licked the calf deeply, which really moved the concubines. ”

After a country, laughter and groaning, so gentle that it is not like words.

But it made Yuan Xiao's scalp tingle.

The emperor, who is more than forty years old, is full of jealousy in his peach blossom eyes, and he is clearly the king of a country, but in front of the imperial master, he does not dare to make the slightest move, let alone reprimand Empress Zhao.

His eyes grew full of self-deprecation.

After a long time, he no longer pretended, "Since the queen knows, I will no longer hide it from you." Yes, I did pick up a woman into the palace last night, and that woman was also the eldest lady of the Xue family twenty years ago. ”

"Miss Xue?" Empress Zhao sneered, "The concubine thinks that it is more appropriate to call her the first crown princess." Your Majesty, she is your sister-in-law, can you do it too? Alas, it is a pity that the concubines and other sisters in the harem have been by the emperor's side for more than 20 years, but they still can't withstand the moonlight in the emperor's memory...... Alas, alas! ”

Yuan Xiao knew that he was unreasonable, so he no longer argued with her.

He looked gloomy and raised his eyes to stare at Taishi Zhao, "I won't kill Xiao Tingchen, let alone allow others to kill him, can Taishi understand what I mean?" ”

Mrs. Zhao ate slowly.

His posture was indifferent, and even in the face of the emperor, his momentum did not fall behind at all.

After he finished eating a cup of wine, he didn't smile, "The emperor knows better than the old ministers about the crimes Xiao Tingchen has committed. Even if the old minister was willing to let him go, many families in Chang'an City were not willing to do so. ”

Yuan Xiao narrowed his eyes, "What does the Taishi want?" ”

There is nothing in the world that cannot be done, and the end can only see whether the price is high enough.

If the family can give up the accusation against Xiao Tingchen, Yuan Xiao is willing to pay the high price within his ability.

Zhao Taishi: "Xu'er was unfortunately killed by an assassin, and Min'er is a well-deserved candidate for the crown prince...... What the old minister wants, the emperor knows. ”

Yuan Xiao nodded.

Taishi Zhao wants his grandson Yuanmin to be the crown prince.

Zhao Taishi said again: "Xiao Tingchen is ambitious, and he holds the dispatch talisman of the Shenwu Battalion and the Praetorian Guard. Inevitably, he was doing anything wrong in Chang'an City again, and the old man begged the emperor to let him hand over all the talismans. As long as he hands over the talisman to Min'er, the old man is willing to represent all the families and let him out of Dali Temple. ”

Yuan Xiao pondered for a moment and nodded.

The originally solidified and depressing atmosphere seemed to disappear in an instant, and the old man Zhao had a smile on his face again, and continued to push the cup and change the lamp.

At this moment, Yuan Min and Zhao Wuyang came over and said hello to Yuan Xiao and the others.

Empress Zhao got up, completely ignored Zhao Wuyang, and gently took Yuan Min's hand, "Your crown prince and brother were unfortunately killed, but the court cannot be without a prince for a day, so your father and emperor have just decided to canonize you as the crown prince." Min'er, you have to study hard in the future, you must not lose your mind with playthings, and you must not indulge in women's sex, so that the fox is lost. ”

Yuan Min was silent, and there was no joy in his eyes.

Zhao Wuyang pulled his wide sleeves and reminded him gently, "Your Highness, gifts!" ”

Yuan Min came back to his senses, glanced at her gently, and arched his hand towards Master Zhao, "Grandpa's birthday, the main hall specially prepared a gift for grandpa, please accept grandpa with a smile." ”

"Oh?" Empress Zhao was curious, "What gift did Min'er prepare?" ”

Yuan Min: "You'll find out later." ”

He smiled mysteriously.

Empress Zhao was surprised.

She glanced at Zhao Wuyang and saw that she was smiling deeply, and a bad premonition suddenly appeared in her heart.

Not long after Yuan Min left, there was a sudden sound of bangzi on the stage not far away.

Drums and gongs and cymbals played together, and the lively and light music immediately attracted the minds of everyone in the garden.

Won Min did not apply grease powder to his face, wore a butterfly blue embroidered costume, took the stage in person, and began to sing babbling.

His lips are red and his teeth are white, his voice is round and full, and his eyes are shining, as if they contain the glow of the sun.

The dignitaries and nobles in the entire imperial garden were all stunned, and looked at the eight princes in the center of the stage in a daze.

The status of the servant is low, and he can only rank up and down the ninth rank in the three religions and nine streams, and this golden and noble eighth prince actually ran to the stage to sing in person!

It's unheard of!

Zhao Wuyang looked at Queen Zhao, the other party stared at the stage, and broke her inch-long nails.

She chuckled, "This "Jiuxi Palace" was specially learned by His Royal Highness for his grandfather, just to personally sing for his grandfather on his birthday, can he like it?" ”

Taishi Zhao's face darkened.

His grandson is a prince, but he does these three indiscriminate things, what kind of system is it?!

But even if he doesn't like it anymore, can he still have a seizure in public?

He said lightly: "Min'er is respectful and noble, and is willing to personally take the stage to celebrate the old man's birthday, this filial piety is hard to find." ”

As soon as she finished speaking, Empress Zhao Huo Ran got up.

She walked quickly to the stage, ignoring Yuan Min's face, and slapped him in public!

Yuan Min was singing heartily, and was suddenly interrupted by her, staggered back two steps, covered his face and stared at her in disbelief, "Queen Mother?!" ”

"Yuan Min, do you remember your identity?!" Empress Zhao said angrily, "Do you know what you're doing now?!" What is a servant, do you understand it?! ”

The orchestral sound stopped.

The Imperial Garden could hear the pins dropping, and everyone looked at her in shock.

Although Empress Zhao is strong, she has always been elegant and dignified in front of outsiders, and it is rare to even say a heavy word, let alone beat people with her own hands?