Yao Yuanchong and Song Jing stood together in the open space in front of the Lizheng Hall, waiting for the eunuch to report their return. The daylight at the end of June was poisonous, Yao Yuanchong walked all the way from the political hall, and after standing for a while, he felt a little dizzy, if it weren't for Song Jing standing straight on the side at the same time, he stretched out his hand to rub it, he was afraid that he would lie down in the East Palace in a very embarrassing way.

Turning his eyes and glancing at Song Jing, seeing that his ice-like face was clearly sweaty, but his posture was still extremely straight, Yao Yuanchong couldn't help but sigh secretly, after all, he was twelve years younger than himself, but it was different.

Although Yao Yuanchong is the secretary of the military department, he has often been a general with the army for many years, but most of them are dealing with all kinds of documents, strategizing, and he is over the age of six, so he naturally can't stand the heat for too long. Song Jing has always stood like that, just like his temperament, he would rather bend than bend, it has become a habit for so many years, as for the summer heat, in fact, he also feels that his eyes are a little blurry, but his will does not allow him to fall here.

The little eunuch didn't let them wait long, and soon they heard the angry voice of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince: "Why do you let the two ministers stand under the scorching sun?!" ”

Yao Yuanchong was about to salute and say "It's okay", but as soon as he raised his eyes, he couldn't help but be stunned when he saw the person walking quickly with an umbrella, and his movements stopped, and his words to be polite were replaced by a low murmur: "It's her...... No wonder ......"

Yao Yuanchong's murmur did not escape Song Jing's ears. Although Song Jing was strange in his heart, he was still expressionless on the surface. He only paid a little attention to the eunuch who came from the prince's side, and couldn't help frowning—although the eunuch's posture was the same as that of a man, his appearance was ...... It's too feminine.

Then he noticed that the eunuch was clearly no more than a young man, but he was wearing a light crimson official uniform. His eyes narrowed slightly, and his expression turned a little colder.

Yao Yuanchong and Song Jing stood under the scorching sun, Xiao Jiangyuan didn't know at all. She just thought of the scorching sun outside, so she took a big umbrella for Li Longji. As soon as she came out of the hall, when she saw Yao and Song in the sun, she smiled a little, and seemed to inadvertently glance at the little eunuch beside her. Before she heard Li Longji's angry voice, she had already held up her umbrella and walked towards Yao and Song.

Li Longji didn't expect that his East Palace was like an ornament, and the people in it didn't say help themselves, and they couldn't do it without causing trouble for themselves? Before he could think about it, instinct had already made him angry. He followed Xiao Jiangyuan closely, personally held umbrellas for Yao Yuanchong and Song Jing, and hurriedly said: "This is the fault of San Lang's subordinates, and I hope that the two ministers will not be surprised." As he spoke, he sent the talented little eunuch, "You don't know how to respect the pillars of the country so much, how can you be worthy of being my eunuch in the East Palace?" Come, take him down, give him twenty rods, and return him to the Inner Chamberlain! ”

The forbidden army stationed in the East Palace immediately lined up the two of them and took the little eunuch who was struggling to intercede down.

Song Jing didn't even glance at the little eunuch, but Yao Yuanchong looked at it thoughtfully, his eyes slowly turned, and he listened to the prince's soft tone: "Although the cold house is not ice, it is also cooler than outside, and I ask the two ministers not to shirk, and hurry up with San Lang into the palace to relieve the heat." ”

Yao Yuanchong and Song Jing greeted Li Longji with the courtesy of the monarch and the minister, and then said in turn: "Your Highness doesn't have to be polite, the old minister will leave after saying a few words." However, if His Royal Highness is unhappy in his heart, it is better to let this eunuch hold an umbrella and send the old minister back to the political hall, how about it? ”

After the little eunuch was taken down, only Xiao Jiangyuan was left with Li Longji. Hearing Yao Yuanchong say this, Li Longji first glanced at Xiao Jiangyuan and said with a smile: "Since Yao Xianggong has spoken, how can San Lang not allow it?" As he spoke, he turned his head and ordered, "In a while, you will send the two ministers back." Xiao Jiangyuan naturally responded respectfully.

Song Jing said: "Duke Yao and his ministers came here in a hurry, and they have something to say to His Highness. But before talking about that, the minister still has something to say to His Highness. Without waiting for Li Longji to readily agree, he had already said to himself, "The eunuch of the inner palace, the highest is only four grades, since the founding of the Tang Dynasty, there has never been a time when there is a high position, but today's minister has seen the clue. ”

Song Jing didn't squint, his face was pale, and he said eloquently: "The eunuch in front of me, although the minister doesn't know his name, and he doesn't know how he can do it, but a mere teenager is in the fifth grade, which is too child's play." I also hope that His Royal Highness will pay more attention to the fact that the rebellion at the end of the Han Dynasty began with relatives and eunuchs, and the Tang Dynasty must not follow in the footsteps. ”

After saying this, Song Jing looked at Xiao Jiangyuan again, and saw that her face did not change, and her heart couldn't help but feel a pang - this person is extraordinary, so it is easier to cause trouble. Seeing her waist straight, Song Jing only felt awkward, and couldn't help but straighten her waist to make it straighter.

Yao Yuanchong's expression changed and changed. He seemed to be smiling, but also a little helpless, glanced at Xiao Jiangyuan with interest, and then raised his eyes to peek at Li Longji's expression.

I have long heard of Song Jing's upright name, and today I saw it really extraordinary. He is really not polite, admonishing the Son of Heaven and admonishing the prince, he is worthy of being a supervisor of the imperial history. Listening to what Song Jing said was Xiao Jiangyuan, he didn't care that people were standing in front of him, he said it straightforwardly and mercilessly, and Li Longji also found it very interesting.

Seeing Xiao Jiangyuan's appearance that he hadn't heard it at all, he was even more happy: "Song Xianggong is right, San Lang must pay attention." ”

Song Jing nodded and said, "Also, although His Royal Highness the Crown Prince allowed his ministers to worship the prime minister again, the ministers never took this matter as His Royal Highness's favor to the ministers. As the crown prince, His Royal Highness should recommend courtiers for the country, and as for choosing ministers, it is natural that His Highness feels that ministers are helpful and appropriate for the country, and have nothing to do with personal feelings. ”

He still wanted to say something, but Yao Yuanchong took over: "Of course, when His Highness speaks, he can naturally recommend others, but now that the ministers have returned, His Highness has finally helped the ministers and fulfilled the ministers' heart to serve the country." Therefore, the ministers came to the East Palace today to thank them, but they also had to tell His Highness that the ministers would not be attached to His Highness because of this and become His Highness's party friends. The ministers are the officials of the Tang Dynasty, the ministers of the Son of Heaven, everything should be put first by the Tang Dynasty and the Son of Heaven, and I hope His Royal Highness will understand. ”

After listening to these words, Li Longji was quite appreciative and reverent, and couldn't help but bow for a while: "The two ministers are so upright, please accept the three burories!" ”

Seeing that Li Longji did not have any unsafe looks, but reacted like this, Yao Yuanchong and Song Jing hurriedly turned sideways to avoid the prince's gift, and glanced at each other at the same time, and their impression of the prince of the current dynasty couldn't help but be better.

Li Longji said with a smile: "San Lang knows what the two ministers are worried about, and the two of you can rest assured that San Lang has no idea of forming a party to confront his aunt." After all, my aunt is an elder, even if there is ...... has his own son of heaven to take care of it, San Lang is a junior, there is really nothing to say. And now, Datang has finally settled down, once San Lang and his aunt fight, it will inevitably cause some turmoil in the court, how can San Lang ignore Datang for his own selfishness? My aunt's life is not easy, and as a nephew, I should be obedient and retreat. Anyway, Saburo is already the crown prince, so there is nothing to fight about. San Lang still has a lot of things he doesn't understand, so it's better to concentrate on learning first. ”

Yao Yuanchong was carefully tasting Li Longji's words, and Song Jing had already spoken: "Your Highness's words are wrong. ”

Li Longji said humbly: "Please also ask Song Xianggong for advice." ”

"Don't dare." Song Jing said lightly, "Your Highness means that in the future, Your Highness will not only not compete with the princess of Zhenguo, but also obediently retreat, which is absolutely impossible in the eyes of the minister." The prince is the prince, and the princess is just a princess, each with its own rights, and the well water does not interfere with the river water. The princess of Zhenguo is now meddling in the government affairs, it is really arrogance, in the long run, it is useless for the country, the prince is the country's capital, how can he not be advised, if the persuasion is useless, how can he not compete with it to protect the orthodoxy? ”

Yao Yuanchong smiled: "Your Highness Qi, what Song Xianggong means is that now that there is nothing to do, it is not impossible for His Highness to want to be obedient and retreat and concentrate on learning, if one day the country falls into crisis again, His Highness will come forward again." At that time, I hope that His Royal Highness will put the general interests of the country first, and do not soften his heart and make big mistakes because of his flesh and blood affection. ”

Li Longji suddenly smiled: "San Lang has been taught." ”

After everything that should be said, Yao Yuanchong and Song Jing left the East Palace on the grounds that the prime minister would have a meal. Xiao Jiangyuan naturally followed them, and was silent all the way. Song Jing couldn't take his eyes off it, and looked straight wherever he went, while Yao Yuanchong looked at Xiao Jiangyuan from time to time, chattering in his heart.

Well, I've grown up a lot more than before, and my clothes can hold up.

He is taller, but he has lost weight, and he is no longer the ...... he used to be Well, it's cute, but it's really beautiful.

Her last master was still the queen of heaven, and now she is standing next to the prince, I really don't know if it's a coincidence or her vision is really accurate, otherwise who will explain and explain, how can the person she follow is either the emperor or the future emperor?

The most commendable thing is that she has never lost her loyalty.

When he arrived at the political affairs hall, Yao Yuanchongcai smiled at Xiao Jiangyuan: "Don't come unharmed." ”

Song Jing looked at Yao Yuanchong and Xiao Jiangyuan in surprise, frowned slightly, and didn't say anything.

Xiao Jiangyuan also smiled slightly: "Back then, the queen of heaven said that Yao Xianggong would come back sooner or later." ”

Yao Yuanchong's eyes lit up: "Really? ”

Xiao Jiangyuan bowed his head and said, "Seriously." ”

Yao Yuanchong couldn't help but raise his head, looked in the direction of Qianling, and sighed silently for a long time: "It's been five years......" sighed for a while, remembering that if he and Song Jing didn't go back, he was afraid that the other prime ministers would starve to death or be angry, he didn't want to just pay homage to the prime minister, this was too embarrassing, so he said, "In the past, the people and ministers are still there, I don't know if the master of the silk handkerchief is the same as in the past?" ”

Xiao Jiangyuan smiled lightly: "The technique can be ever-changing, but the Tao is always the same." ”

Yao Yuanchong stared at Xiao Jiangyuan quietly, and finally nodded: "Even so, Yao and Song Xianggong can't allow eunuchs to participate in politics and have power. ”