Chapter 114: The Unfathomable Heart of a King (I)

Seeing this situation, the voices that questioned Zhou Rui'an disappeared, and the people were forgetful, they forgot the words that slandered Zhou Rui'an before, and praised them for their emperor's wisdom and martial arts, and let the Tatars retreat without abandoning a single soldier.

For this matter, Lin Zheyuan also deliberately took Jiang Qingyue back and drank a meal, expressing his deep respect for Zhou Ruian.

"It's really worthy of the prince...... Ah no, what a worthy Majesty! Lin Zheyuan said in admiration, he looked at Jiang Qingyue and poured her a glass of wine: "It's hard for me to see Your Majesty now, so I can only tell you." ”

Jiang Qingyue said indifferently: "Don't praise him too much, in fact, the Tatars didn't want to fight this battle. After a pause, she continued: "It's almost winter, and the life of the Tatars will be difficult, the previous war has consumed too much of the Tatars, and they have not had time to recuperate, how can they have the energy to launch another battlefield?" ”

Jiang Qingyue drank a glass of wine, and then said, "This is one of them. Second, since the beginning of the peace talks between the two countries, the body and bones of the Tatar king are not as good as before, and the internal struggle in Tatar is also very serious. ”

"Third, this time the Tatar soldiers came to the city, also to help the queen, and now that the queen has fallen, the Tatars have no benefit, and naturally they are not so hard-working." Jiang Qingyue said.

"That being said, but Your Majesty is able to see these things clearly, and grasp these key points, and use them, it is still very powerful." Lin Zheyuan said.

Jiang Qingyue thought about it and nodded approvingly, what Lin Zheyuan said made sense.

Jiang Qingyue looked at Lin Zheyuan: "Senior brother, what other plans do you have?" You're a martial artist, so it's not good to be so wasteful, right? Now that there is no war at the border, you and Xiu'er have become relatives again, so you must plan well for the future. After a pause, she continued: "Originally, I entered Ouchi, thinking that with your skills, it would be more than enough to go in and be the commander of a guard, but the water in this palace is too deep, and Your Majesty acquiesced in the entry of many sons of the family in order to win over the courtiers, and it is not good for you to go in." ”

Lin Zheyuan smiled slightly: "It's hard for you to plan for me," After a pause, a trace of worry flashed in his eyes: "Qingyue, I can't hide it, I came to you this time because I wanted you to help." ”

Jiang Qingyue said: "What's the matter?" ”

"Since last month, Xiu'er's health has been bad, she often falls asleep, and recently it has become more serious, and she has not woken up for two days!" Lin Zheyuan said, and he was a little excited: "I found a lot of doctors to come back to see, and they all said that her body is fine, she just needs to recuperate, but how can a good person stay asleep?" I thought that when Xiu'er suffered from madness before, he was the prince of the world...... It's the doctor His Majesty found that is optimistic, I don't know ......"

"No problem," Jiang Qingyue nodded without hesitation: "It's not a big deal, senior brother, why don't you find a little to find me?" Xiu'er's body is important, if it drags on for a long time, what if it gets more serious? ! ”

Otherwise, Lin Xiu'er would have listened to Jiang Qingyue's words, and looked at how well she could talk, anyway, Lin Zheyuan was moved.

Lin Zheyuan said with a look of shame: "It's all my fault, it's me who cares too much." After a pause, he continued: "Originally, Xiu'er and I also planned to re-establish the sign of Weiyuan Dart Bureau, although Master has done a lot of wrong things, but we all have feelings for Weiyuan Dart Bureau, I really don't want Weiyuan Dart Game to decline like this, and now Xiu'er is sick, I don't have any thoughts." ”

"This is easy to do, if you want to redo the Weiyuan dart game, I'll help you when you come back!" Jiang Qingyue patted his chest and promised: "I'm still the dart master of Weiyuan Dart Bureau!" ”

Yes, it all started that winter.

Lin Zheyuan couldn't help but think with some sighs, who would have thought that on that day, an ordinary guest received by Weiyuan Dart Bureau would later involve so many things and change the lives of all of them.

Lin Zheyuan smiled, raised his wine glass and took a sip: "I can't afford to hire you now." After a pause, he sighed and said: "Originally, I was worried about you after the prince ascended the throne, but now looking at your appearance, I am worried about nothing, and you are doing well." ”

Jiang Qingyue gently hooked the corners of his lips, but his eyes revealed a little complicated: "It's good to say that it's natural, you don't have to wander the rivers and lakes, and you also know who your biological parents are, but if you have a choice, I'd rather go back to Liuzhou at that time, live a life of going to the battlefield every day to kill the enemy, defend the country, and fight side by side, how happy!" ”

Lin Zheyuan didn't speak, because he knew that Jiang Qingyue would never be able to live such a life again, and Zhou Ruian would never let her live such a life again no matter what.

After Jiang Qingyue went back, he went to see Zhou Rui'an.

Zhou Rui'an saw a smile flash in Jiang Qingyue's eyes: "It's really strange, you will take the initiative to see me?" ”

Jiang Qingyue told Zhou Rui'an what Lin Zheyuan said, she felt that it was not a big deal, so she agreed to Lin Zheyuan so happily.

Zhou Rui'an's eyes flashed, and then he bowed slightly: "Okay, I'll let people arrange it when I turn around, but this Lin Xiu'er's body has not been very good, after all, losing her heart and going crazy is not a minor illness, it is not easy for her to return to normal, and it is inevitable that she will leave some sequelae." ”

Jiang Qingyue said: "I know, but I still hope that she can live this life peacefully." ”

Zhou Rui sighed with peace of mind, obviously she was her enemy, the second prince, Chen Xiu'er and their parents had more or less harmed Jiang Qingyue, but she was still stupid and always good to them, busy with their affairs.

Zhou Ruian held her hand: "Okay, I promise you." After a pause, he said again: "But this person went out to collect medicine a few days ago, and he didn't come back, and when he returns, I'll let him go over, I'll send a few imperial doctors over first, these imperial doctors' medical skills are also among the best, maybe there is a way?" ”

Jiang Qingyue thought about it, then nodded: "It's still thoughtful, by the way, Senior Brother wants to revive the Weiyuan Dart Game, what do you think?" As he spoke, he glanced at him with some apprehension.

Zhou Ruian couldn't help but laugh a little, she was worried that he would hate Weiyuan Dart Game and test his attitude.

"You don't have to shy away from me about the Weiyuan Dart Bureau, who makes you open-minded and doesn't care?" Zhou Ruian said, and said: "But it depends on what Lin Zheyuan thinks, if he just wants to find a living, I suggest that he set up another signboard; If you want to revive the master, then let him be ready, I'm afraid it won't be too easy. ”

Jiang Qingyue thought for a while, frowned, and said: "I think with the character of the senior brother, he should want to revive the Weiyuan dart game, and if he changes his name, he is afraid that he will not be very willing." ”

"That's okay, I can support a Weiyuan dart game after the abolition of the year, it doesn't make sense that I can't." Zhou Rui'an said indifferently: "It's a big deal, I will order them to go down and let them take a few trips to the emperor, as long as the imperial court makes it clear that it will not pursue the attitude of Weiyuan Dart Bureau, they can also be easier." ”

Jiang Qingyue was even more grateful to Zhou Rui'an now, and couldn't help but say happily: "That's great, I thank you for Xiu'er and Senior Brother!" ”

Zhou Rui'an was a big helper, not only saved Lin Xiu'er, but also supported Weiyuan Dart Bureau regardless of previous suspicions, Jiang Qingyue smiled and teased: "It is worthy of being an emperor, look at this heart, it is really broad, and his subordinates admire it, and he admires it very much!" ”

Zhou Ruian glared, but saw her with a smile on her face, he couldn't help but stretch out his hand and take her into his arms: "You should thank me, I'm all looking at your face, otherwise how can I care about other people's affairs?" If you want to thank me, you should show full sincerity, just verbally thank you, I don't follow! ”

Jiang Qingyue's face was slightly red, in fact, the two of them had been very polite since then, and so many things happened after that, and they didn't have a chance to get close, this was the first time Zhou Ruian hugged her since he ascended the throne.

Feeling a little embarrassed, she couldn't help but push him away and take a step back.

Zhou Ruian frowned faintly, Jiang Qingyue felt that he was probably suspected of crossing the river and demolishing the bridge, thought about it, and explained seriously: "It's not good to be seen by others, do you still want to be said to be a broken sleeve?" ”

"I don't want to." Zhou Ruian immediately said: "Then when will you recover your daughter's body?" ”

Jiang Qingyue was anxious to save her, she said: "Princess Ningyang has involved the Chen family's case again, what is going on is still unknown, if I expose my daughter's body at this time, I am afraid that there will be extraneous branches, and I will talk about it when the Chen family's case is over." After a pause, she continued: "This matter is not urgent, and it must be taken slowly. ”

Zhou Rui was dissatisfied, but he didn't want to refute her face, and finally only muttered: "You always have a point, I can't talk about you, but don't make me wait too long!" ”

Jiang Qingyue nodded again and again: "Don't worry!" I won't! ”

Probably not!

Jiang Qingyue hurriedly said goodbye, left the imperial study, and as soon as he went out, he met Zhang Qi, the commander of the Ouchi guards.

Zhang Qi glanced at Jiang Qingyue with a stern and deep pair of eyes, with an inexplicable chill, "Jiang Qingyue, don't think that you were appointed by His Majesty to come in, you can see no one, the inner guards have the rules of the inner guards!" If you commit a taboo, no one can save you! ”

Jiang Qingyue arched his hand, "Thank you for mentioning it, my subordinates know!" ”

"Also, if there is anything in the future, you must report it to me first, Your Majesty has every opportunity, how can you disturb at will?!" Zhang Qi continued: "What are you looking for Your Majesty this time? ”

Jiang Qingyue frowned faintly, but still said honestly: "If you go back to your lordship, it is some private matter of Your Majesty, and it is not easy for your subordinates to spread it, so please forgive me." ”

Zhang Qi said reluctantly: "Okay, let's go down." ”

"Yes!" Jiang Qingyue bowed, turned around and retreated.

As soon as Zhang Qi left, the guards who had said bad things about Jiang Qingyue before came over again: "My lord, I don't think there is an adult in Jiang Qingyue's eyes at all!" Wasn't she using Her Majesty to suppress your lord just now? It just doesn't make sense! The adult is open-minded, for the sake of His Majesty's face, she doesn't care about her, she really put up a shelf! When Her Majesty was born and died, she didn't know where she was! ”

"Enough, Zhao Qiang! What so much nonsense you have! As a subordinate, it is within my duty to do my duty for Your Majesty! How can you say it and show it off? Zhang Qi reprimanded angrily.

Zhao Qiang's eyes showed admiration: "My lord is so conscious, my subordinates are really admired......"

Zhang Qi turned his head to look at the direction Jiang Qingyue left, but he felt a little unhappy in his heart.

Guan Youwei took Princess Ningyang away, with a letter every two days, and a frequency of meeting Zhou Ruian in person every five days, annoying Zhou Ruian every day to re-investigate the Chen family's tragedy.

In Guan Youwei's view, all the resistance to this case has disappeared, and now that the descendants of the Chen family have been found, it is the best time to return justice to the Chen family.

Zhou Ruian has been hiding from Guan Youwei, in his opinion, the Dingguo Mansion has now declined, the queen has also surrendered to the law, and the murderers who killed the Chen family have been punished, and there is no need to take it out for retrial.

To put it bluntly, he was actually worried that as soon as Princess Ningyang's life story was revealed, Jiang Qingyue would not be able to hide it.

But this matter can't be clearly said to Guan Youwei, Zhou Ruian is annoyed by Guan Youwei, but because of Guan Youwei's exploits before, it is not good to blame him, Guan Youwei probably knows this, so he jumped up and down with his life, and he had to force Zhou Ruian to order a thorough investigation of the Chen family's case.

Zhou Ruian pressed for a full month, until December, when the weather was the coldest, the cold weather did not stop Guan Youwei's enthusiasm, and today it was the day for Guan Youwei to enter the palace to ask for a decree.

Counting nine cold days, Guan Youwei knelt directly outside the imperial study.

Zhou Ruian was so angry that he dropped the teacup, this was the first time he was angry since he ascended the throne, the eunuch and palace maid who were waiting in the imperial study knelt on the ground, and he didn't dare to breathe, and finally Xiaofuzi had no choice but to invite Jiang Qingyue to come over to put out the fire.

Jiang Qingyue is being set up by Zhang Qi, this kind of weather, even if the guards stand outside for a long time, they can't bear it, so they are all in shifts, but Zhang Qi is dissatisfied with Jiang Qingyue, and the people in the shift deliberately let Jiang Qingyue stand longer in order to please Zhang Qi.

Xiaofuzi found Jiang Qingyue and pulled her without saying a word, but Jiang Qingyue didn't move: "What are you doing?" I'm still standing guard! ”

Xiaofuzi stomped his feet: "Ouch, my Jiang guard!" When is this still standing! The imperial study is going to burn the eyebrows, so go with the minions to put out the fire! ”

"On fire?" Jiang Qingyue was taken aback.

"It's on fire! Great thunder and fire! Xiao Fuzi stomped his feet and said, "Lord Guan is here again, Your Majesty is angry!" ”

Jiang Qingyue glanced at him: "Xiaofuzi, you are not kind, Your Majesty is angry, but you dragged me to the thunder, I thought we had a good relationship!" After speaking, he glanced at him indignantly: "I'm not going!" I'm worth it! ”

Xiaofuzi couldn't cry or laugh, and while the two were talking, Zhang Qi came over.

"Father-in-law!" Zhang Qi was very polite to the people around Zhou Rui'an and arched his hand.

Xiaofuzi's attitude towards the ministers fully shows the degree to which this person is favored in front of Zhou Rui'an, like Jiang Qingyue, who is kind and pleasant, and almost wants to be called an ancestor; For Zhang Qi's kind, Xiaofuzi is not so good-tempered.

Xiaofuzi glanced at Zhang Qi: "Well, it's hard work for Lord Zhang, our family has something to do with the Jiang guards, and please make it convenient for Lord Zhang!" ”

Zhang Qi smiled and said: "This is natural, father-in-law, please take it!" ”

Xiao Fuzi pulled Jiang Qingyue and left in a hurry, Zhang Qi's face sank, he couldn't see that Xiao Fuzi was special to Jiang Qingyue, it was more respectful than him.

Why? It's just a little white face! He has more face than he has in His Majesty!

Jiang Qingyue walked into the imperial study, and Xiao Fuzi waved his hand, asking the eunuchs and palace maids to retreat.

Zhou Ruian glanced at Jiang Qingyue, and was not surprised: "Hmph, that kid is clever, and he knows that he is looking for you to come over and press me." ”

"Xiaofuzi is also worried about you." Jiang Qingyue said, she sighed: "Don't stop it, since Master Guan wants to investigate, then check." ”

Zhou Ruian raised his head and looked at her disapprovingly.

Jiang Qingyue met his gaze and said seriously: "Actually, this was originally a matter between my mother and the queen, and the Chen family was accidentally involved, because of this incident, the entire Chen family was killed, they were innocent, and now they should be given justice." After a pause, she continued: "Didn't you still suspect last time that Princess Ningyang might have someone behind her back to instruct her to do this, and maybe she could find that person by taking advantage of this opportunity?" ”

"Everyone else is innocent, but what about you? Aren't you innocent? Zhou Ruian said unevenly.

Jiang Qingyue thought for a while, and then said: "Actually, I think I'm doing well, you see, I've been with Master since I was a child, and Master didn't abuse me, I'm living a good life; Although I don't have any feelings with my father, but I was fortunate enough to be with him for a while, although I don't have relatives, but the second prince has a real brother and sister affection for me," paused, she looked at Zhou Rui'an again: "What's more, I still have you now, I just thought, these injustices are all because God wants to compensate me for you, I don't think it's a big deal." ”

Zhou Ruian suddenly stretched out his hand, hugged her directly into his arms, and hugged her tightly.

"How I never knew you were so good at talking to each other." Zhou Ruian said dumbly.

Jiang Qingyue smiled embarrassedly: "Is this a love story I said?" Do you like to hear it? ”

"Like! Very much. Zhou Ruian said without hesitation: "Do you know that when you said these words just now, I will give it to you no matter what you want." ”

Jiang Qingyue pushed him away, revealing a surprised expression: "Won't it?" Did I miss such a great opportunity? ”

"What did you miss, what did you want, I didn't give you?" Zhou Rui'an asked in a low voice.

Jiang Qingyue smiled with relief: "Then let Lord Guan investigate, I know that you are worried that after Princess Ningyang's identity is exposed, it will implicate me, but you have been suppressing it so much, it has already made everyone outside have different opinions, and everyone is speculating about your thoughts, which will make this case more and more intense." ”

How could Zhou Ruian not know this truth, it was just about Jiang Qingyue, and he didn't want to make extraneous branches.

Zhou Ruian was a little sullen.

Jiang Qingyue tugged at his sleeve: "Give me a word, do you agree?" ”

Zhou Ruian glanced at her and said in a sullen voice: "You said so, can I still not agree?" ”

Jiang Qingyue immediately laughed and called, "Little Fuzi, little Fuzi come in." ”

Xiao Fuzi hurriedly walked in and smiled at Jiang Qingyue flatteringly: "Guard Jiang commands!" ”

"Go and tell Lord Guan that Your Majesty is approved."

Xiao Fuzi showed a bright smile on his face: "Hey, the slave is going now, or the Jiang guards have a way, the slaves' admiration for the Jiang guards is really like a surging river...... And like the ......"

"Okay, stop blowing, hurry up." Zhou Ruian interrupted impatiently.

Xiaofuzi didn't finish boasting, and felt that the game was wronged, so he responded sullenly, turned around and passed the word.

Jiang Qingyue looked at Zhou Ruian with admiration: "Where did you find these people, they are all talents!" This little Fuzi is more talented than Luobei! After a pause, she said again: "I really miss Luobei a little." ”

"If you keep talking, do you believe that I sent him to Liuzhou to let him watch the city gate?" Zhou Ruian asked calmly.

Jiang Qingyue immediately stopped talking.

Xiao Fuzi walked in lightly: "Your Majesty, Lord Guan said that he wanted to come to thank him." ”

"Let him go, I'm not happy to see him!" Zhou Ruian said impatiently.

Xiao Fuzi glanced at Jiang Qingyue, Jiang Qingyue shook his head, and Xiao Fuzi retreated.

Zhou Ruian took Jiang Qingyue's hand: "I don't care, I promised you, you have to promise me, why do you want to have a meal with me today?" ”

Jiang Qingyue hesitated: "I am on duty today, I have to protect your safety!" ”

Zhou Rui'an immediately frowned, his face was displeased, Jiang Qingyue hurriedly coaxed softly: "Actually, I didn't go far, I'm just outside, and it's to protect your safety, right?" You should support me on my errand! You made me do it! ”

Zhou Ruian immediately felt that he was lifting a stone to hit his own feet, he nodded with an uncertain expression, and then Jiang Qingyue ran away.

Zhou Ruian looked at her back as she left, and her eyes flashed with deep thought.

When Xiaofuzi came back after passing the word, he saw Zhou Ruian meditating with a contemplative face, he didn't dare to disturb, and quietly retreated to the side.

Zhou Rui'an opened his mouth: "Little Fuzi, which minister was the last time you urged me to stand?" ”

Xiao Fuzi didn't think about it, and immediately replied: "Back to Your Majesty, it's Lord Tan Yongli, the left attendant of the Ministry of Rites." ”

This Lord Tan is miserable, it is really miserable, he was sprayed with dog blood by Zhou Ruian above the court, and one big hat after another was buttoned down, which made him dizzy, and now this Lord Tan can not speak without talking every day in the court, not to mention how well-behaved.

Xiao Fuzi looked at Zhou Rui'an's expression, and then said in a low voice: "This Lord Tan will make a bird, also because Lord Tan has a daughter in the family, who is quite famous in the capital, it is said that she is a talented and beautiful woman, Lord Tan loves like a palm bead, this year is just the age of marriage, and the threshold of the house is going to be broken by the proposal, but Lord Tan has not let go......"

Xiao Fuzi didn't continue, but this Lord Tan's intention was already clear.

Zhou Rui'an snorted, and he said lightly: "If you reveal your words, you can just say that I also feel that this harem is indeed a little deserted." ”