Chapter 45: The Punishment of the Cane
"Why, these people were implicated because of the events of the year, and it is inevitable that there will be no reason for resentment in this incident, just because they are the palace people after the crime, they are inevitably a little cruel, so many people have died, this matter, if you don't do this, I'm afraid it will be difficult to block the world." Tuoba Chen explained to Lan Ruo very patiently, although she couldn't hear any emotion in her tone, but Lan Ruo felt cold in her heart, how could she forget that they were in a high position, and their every move, smile and smile were seen by everyone in the world.
"Your Majesty is wise, but the concubine is stupid." This time, Lan Ruo was indeed convinced, without the slightest dissatisfaction.
"Concubine...... Concubines...... Your Majesty Xie...... En......" The corners of He Xi's lips hooked up a satisfied smile, as if he couldn't support it anymore, and his body fell to the ground of the bluestone slab.
"Little Lord! Little Lord! ”
"Sister Xi, Sister Xi?" Xu Qing'er and Ruyi both exclaimed in surprise.
Tuoba Yue glanced at He Xi deeply, randomly abandoned his gaze, and said lazily: "Brother Huang, my brother just came to send the case file, and you pulled him to see such a bloody scene." ”
Full of impatience, Lan Ruo's face changed slightly, and he said with a stiff smile: "Just punishing a few palace people, where is it as terrifying as His Royal Highness King Xian said." ”
"I'm different from the queen, I can't see such a scene, brother emperor, if there is no problem with the case, the younger brother will retire first." The words were full of ridicule, Lan Ruo's face became more and more ugly, but he couldn't do it, but Tuoba Chen didn't care: "Also, this time there is the seventh brother of Lao, Fuqing, send His Royal Highness King Xian out of the palace." ”
"The minions obey." Fuqing bowed.
When He Xi woke up again, it was late at night, but there was a candle burning in the room, and He Xi slept very peacefully, and slowly exhaled a breath of turbidity, and then felt that his throat was dry and itchy.
Coughing a little, alarmed Ruyi in the side hall, Ruyi obviously hadn't slept yet, heard the voice in the hall, and hurriedly put on a navy blue coat and put on shoes and walked over.
"The little master is awake, and the slave maid will bring some warm water for the little master to drink." After that, he went to the white porcelain cup from the table of Lihua Nanmu, poured some warm water, sent it to He Xi's lips, and fed He Xi half a cup with a spoon little by little.
After the warm water moistened and had some energy, He Xi said, "How long have I been sleeping?" ”
As soon as he said this, Ruyi said with some disgust: "The little master also said that you have been in a daze and have slept for three days, and the imperial doctor has come to see you twice, and each time it is the same result." said that it was injured on the waist, the meridians at every turn, and I was too worried, and I was afraid that it would take a long time to wake up. ”
Speaking of this, Ruyi's eyes turned a lot red, and his voice choked up: "The little master can't help but cherish himself too much, knowing that the queen mother is dissatisfied with you, and sending it to the door like this, the doctor quietly told the slave afterwards that if you beat a few more sticks, I'm afraid the little master won't be able to get up in the future." ”
He Xi pulled a smile and said softly: "Isn't it okay for me, okay, don't cry, I'm hungry, do you have any pastries?" ”
Ruyi wiped her tears with her mouth flattened, I don't know if she has really followed He Xi for a long time, she really regards He Xi as her master.
Ruyi whispered: "Your Majesty feels sorry for the little master, and opened a small kitchen for the little master in private, and I have instructed it, no matter when, as long as the little master wants to eat, just give an order." You've just woken up, and you should eat something light. ”
He Xi was a little groggy again, waved his hand weakly, and let Ruyi retreat, lying on the soft pillow, thinking about the events of that day, Cai Wei should have been executed, such a serious crime, but the dozens of people in the crime slave house were all released, which can be regarded as a good fruit, but in fact, Cai Wei only stopped all the charges.
There is another person, at least one more person, who is that weird singing voice? What has you overlooked? Her thoughts turned around a thousand times, and finally, something flashed through her mind.
That day, Mama Yu clearly said that there were sixty-six people kneeling below at that time, and everyone was lined up neatly, ten people in a row, and there should be six people in the last row, and she was sitting in the middle at the time, why were there only five people in the last row?
It's not sixty-six, it's sixty-five, and the problem is not with those five, but with those sixty-five?
I hadn't seen Fu'an before, and it was because Fu'an didn't appear that I felt that one of the five people was missing, and now it seems that I was thinking in the wrong direction.
To know the truth of the matter, you may only be able to ask Mama Yu, Mama Yu must know, but now that all the slaves have been dismissed, it must be not easy to find that person.
Just thinking about it, Ruyi opened the curtain and walked in. Holding a silver cup with a lotus pattern in his hand, there was a shallow steaming on it, which was in the mood of He Xi at this time.
When he got closer, he opened the silver cup, which was a bowl of shredded chicken and white fungus bird's nest porridge, and a few dates were intimately placed on it.
The entrance is smooth, sweet and delicious, He Xi ate most of the bowl in one go before relieving his spirit, Ruyi took water for He Xi to rinse his mouth, and then said: "Little master, it's still a little early, you rest for a while, you wake up here, presumably Concubine Xu Shu will come to see the little master tomorrow." ”
Thinking of Xu Qing'er, He Xi asked, "Afterwards, did Your Majesty blame Concubine Shuniang for lending me the sedan chair without authorization?" ”
Knowing that He Xi was afraid of affecting Xu Qing'er, Ruyi helped He Xizai carefully cover the quilt before saying: "Little lord, rest assured, Your Majesty not only did not blame Concubine Shuniang, but also praised Concubine Shuniang's kindness and purity, and specially graced Concubine Shu's mother, Mrs. Shangshu, to visit the palace." ”
He Xi breathed a sigh of relief, although he was worried about affecting Xu Qing'er before, but dozens of lives were placed in front of him to make his choice, and in this way, he could be regarded as a success.
I don't know why in my heart, she was a little empty, and after sinking for a long time, she said softly: "Lord Wang, can there be a message coming in?" ”
"The little lord is sick now, presumably the prince will hand over something to someone else to do, and this month the little lord is resting well, which can be regarded as a blessing in disguise." Ruyi whispered, He Xi was slightly lost, but it was only a moment before he returned to normal.
He Xi had just eaten and couldn't sleep, so he let Ruyi accompany him and said, "Has Mrs. Shangshu already entered the palace?" ”
"Not yet, I heard that Mrs. Shangshu went to Zhaohua Temple to enter the incense, and it will take two or three days to come back, and you will be able to enter the palace as soon as you come back, Your Majesty did not say the specific time, such a favor, in addition to the queen, the lady concubine is really the most favored in this palace." Ruyi said softly.
He Xi's eyes deepened, and he said again: "What is the situation of Dong Li, the household servant who was impeached by Lord Xu before, now?" ”
Ruyi didn't know why He Xi suddenly came to the court from the harem, and wanted to be bored after lying in He Xi for a few days, so he said softly: "I heard Sister Luluo next to Concubine Shu's mother say that Dong Li was imprisoned and sentenced to be beheaded after the autumn. ”
He Xi lowered his eyes, Dong Li is the head of the household department, the household department is in charge of the treasury and finance of the calendar, the candidate must be cautious, if Tuoba Yue wants to ascend the throne in the future, there must be a decisive role in the court, and the talent who supports him is the line, and now the power is held by Lan Cheng Prime Minister Lan Zhili, and his subordinate Xu Shao Xu Shangshu is not clear, on the surface he is a pedantic person who does not know how to be flexible, but the six departments of the court, the Ministry of Rites, and the Criminal Department are all headed by Prime Minister Lan Cheng, as far as He Xi knows, the corruption in these two departments is not lighter than Dong Li, Why did Dong Li be the scapegoat alone.
Was it a coincidence or premeditated, she motioned for Ruyi to take a pen and paper, wrote a few words lightly and skillfully, put them in the small copper lock mechanism, and handed them to Ruyi: "Send the news out." ”
Ruyi changed Fang Cai's expression, and said, "The slave and maid will go." ”
After speaking, she blew out the candle flame in the room, and walked out with light steps, He Xi silently opened her eyes in the dark, and when her eyes adapted to the darkness, she saw the splendid patterns embroidered on the layers of curtains, all hidden in the darkness at this time, without the blessing of color, it was even more lifeless.
slept until dawn, He Xi had some strength, but because of the injury on his waist, he couldn't use his strength, when Xu Qing'er came, He Xi was changing the medicine on his body from Ruyi, the room was filled with a faint fragrance of medicine, He Xi's forehead was full of fine sweat, and the gauze he changed was full of blood, which was shocking to watch.
Ruyi said worriedly: "The little master should not move, it will not be good if he leaves a scar at that time." ”
He Xi inhaled in pain, where did he have the strength to answer Ruyi's words, he could only lie on the bed honestly, and a palace maid came in outside the door, and reported softly: "Little master, Concubine Xu Shu's mother has arrived." ”
Ruyi helped He Xi put down the snow-white brocade shirt, lifted the vermilion curtain of the case, and the medicinal gas dissipated a lot, and took a warm water handkerchief to wipe He Xi's face.
After cleaning up, he said softly: "Hurry up and invite Concubine Niangniang to come in." ”
The little maid, busy to invite Xu Shufei, He Xi looked sideways at the door, only to see a slender figure come in, the temples are towering, the tassel of the ruby sways gently with her movements, but it is not messy, the body is a pink peach blossom cloud brocade wide-sleeved long skirt, against the light, He Xi squinted her eyes, she remembered that day in the imperial garden, Tuoba Chen said that Zhao Ruxue is not suitable for pink, if there is anyone in this harem who is most suitable for pink, there must be no one except Xu Qing'er.
Only she can wear pink so delicate and not cheesy, it really looks like a peach blossom in March, she is the trembling stamen in the petals, people can't help but hold it in the palm of their hands, and love it in every way.
"I heard that Sister Xi woke up, so I came over to take a look." The tone is brisk, and the coquettishness is still the same.