Pei Zhao sat on the main seat silently, everyone saw that his expression was cold, and even if he restrained his smile, Nangong Lie took the lead in kneeling down and said: "Today is the last general is reckless, after discussing with His Majesty, the last general will go to receive the punishment." ”

Pei Zhao said lightly: "Do you know why I want to punish you?" ”

A look of guilt appeared on Nangong Lie's face, but he still said loudly: "Since the last general knows that Your Majesty already has a hill in his heart, he should not have a dispute with Su Shiduo above the court, so that he will lose his honor in front of the palace." ”

"It's not all." Pei Zhao asked coldly, "Since Su Shi knows that the secret decree in his hand is useless, why do you still take it out?" ”

"This ......" Nangong Lie thought for a while and then came to his senses: "That old man is so cunning!" He just wanted to use this will to remind the people behind him that if Pei Yu really won the world, then it could be said that this was the blessing of the first emperor, and it was really the destiny of heaven, so that those people would stand on the line with him even more desperately. ”

"As soon as I ask you, you can think of it immediately, so why can't you think of it when you just went to court?"

was asked by Pei Zhao like this, Nangong Lie's face turned red: "The last general...... The last general was dizzy......"

"The most taboo thing for the plotters is 'irritable word, why don't you even understand such a simple truth after you have led soldiers for so long?' Pei Zhao glanced at him and said lightly: "Today I will treat it as a lesson for you, and if you commit it again in the future, I will definitely be severely punished!" ”

Nangong Lie nodded again and again, He Wuji and the others wanted to step forward to intercede, but Lin Bu smiled and waved his hand at them, obviously the two generals had no complaints about Pei Zhao's disposal. Even so, they didn't have a good time saying anything, even if they sat down next time, they would discuss things with Pei Zhao after Pei Zheng arrived.

For dozens of days, almost all of these people spent a whole day in Yanhe Palace, if it was just to suppress Pei Yu's rebellion, it didn't matter much, but in the end, there were many implications, not only to send troops to garrison, but to prevent Pei Yu from slaughtering the people in a hurry; and carefully dig up the bottom of his subordinates, and so on, and dispose of them all at that time; Moreover, in addition to Su Shi, there are also several highly respected and noble ministers who are colluded with Pei Yuxin, and how to deal with these people is also a difficult problem. In addition, the end after quelling the rebellion was not simple, everyone discussed for a long time in the Yanhe Palace, and even lunch was placed directly in the study.

Because Tong He was not there, Yuan Lu stepped forward to serve, and Pei Zhao instructed: "You go back to Chaoyang Hall to see what she is doing, whether the lunch is fragrant or not." ”

Yuan Lu took the order and went, He Wuji and the others glanced at each other suspiciously, only to realize that what Pei Zhao was talking about was the queen mother he brought back from Lishan, these people had long been accustomed to seeing Pei Zhao's cold face, and at this time, his voice was low, his expression was quite soft, and they looked at each other in disbelief. Pei Zheng laughed when he saw it, and said with a big grin:

"Since ancient times, heroes have been sad to pass the beauty pass, and several adults have read poetry and books, and they won't even understand this truth."

He turned his head to Pei Zhao and smiled: "Brother Huang doesn't have to worry, the younger brother entered the palace with his family today, presumably at this time, the princess of the younger brother has already accompanied the imperial sister-in-law in the Chaoyang Palace." ”

Several people were very embarrassed, and when they saw Pei Zhao's indifferent face, they relaxed slightly. They have always been respectful and afraid of Pei Zhao, so naturally they don't dare to make fun of such things like Pei Zheng, He Wuji coughed lightly and turned the conversation away: "Actually, the minister has always been unable to understand, Pei Yu used to be a wise person with both civil and military skills, how could he be so confused this time?" Since His Majesty ascended the throne, the people have been naturalized, the four seas have been peaceful, and the people have lived and worked in peace and contentment, what courage and confidence does he have to rebel? ”

Pei Zhao smiled coldly, and didn't say much, but Pei Zheng sighed: "The ignorant are fearless, that's about the truth." ”

Fang Shizhong also said: "Su Shi is also old and confused, if he didn't have a different heart, even if he can't be reused, he can keep the lintel and face of the Su family, this time he is so bold, he almost tore his face, and I don't know how the ancestors of the Su family have spirits in the sky, and they will feel when they see such a chaotic minister and thief in their own clan." ”

As an old minister, Sun Li thought more naturally, so he said: "Your Majesty, the old minister told Your Majesty before, according to Pei Yu and Su Shi's temperament, if they want to rebel, they will definitely find a high-sounding reason. But as Wuji just said, His Majesty has not been able to find the slightest mistake since he ascended the throne. Please beware of your majesty, lest these thieves spread rumors and tarnish your majesty's good name. ”

In fact, Sun Li's words are also the common doubts of most ministers in the DPRK, Pei Zhao's various deeds since he ascended the throne are seen by everyone, although this cold-faced and cold-hearted, iron-blooded emperor is frightening, but I have to say that under his governance, in just over a year, the frontier is peaceful, Rakshasa, Li Dynasty and other small countries voluntarily offer the national seal to become a vassal country, the people are abundant, and the government is clear. Pei Yu, what reason does he have to "Qingjun"?

Nangong Lie and Pei Zheng glanced at each other, and couldn't help but look at Pei Zhao, only to see that his expression was indifferent, and he didn't seem to take these to heart: "Sun Qing is too worried, Pei Yu is just a mere erection, why should I be afraid?" ”

He Wuji smiled and said: "Yichen looks, they are just dogs jumping off the wall in a hurry." Your Majesty is not wrong, they are just empty fabrications and can't do a lot, is it possible that they can still go to Anguo Temple and invite the Queen Mother and the Queen Concubine back to the palace to do something together? ”

Pei Zheng shook his hand holding the jade chopstick, and when he saw that Pei Zhao seemed to be unmoved, he laughed, and deliberately chatted with He Wuji about the punishment of officials, and then bypassed the matter.

After the discussion was over, Pei Zheng and several courtiers retired one by one, and Pei Zhao saw that Nangong Lie was going to lead the army immediately, so he said lightly: "I have ordered someone to send gold sore medicine to your house at lunchtime, don't forget it when you return to your house." ”

Nangong Lie nodded again and again, He Wuji saw that his face was full of gratitude, and he admired Pei Zhao a lot more in his heart. With such a good combination of grace and power, where does the short-sighted King Dewang have half a chance of winning?

After everyone left, Pei Zhao put together the music at hand, and was about to get up and go to Chaoyang Palace, Yuan Lu saw this and hurriedly stepped forward to serve, at this time, the little yellow door guarding the door outside came in and said: "Your Majesty, Lord Ye of Danqing Pavilion is asking to see you outside." ”

Hearing Ye Jingzhi's name, Yuan Lu couldn't help but think of His Majesty's anger that day, and couldn't help but tremble, and carefully went to inspect Pei Zhao's expression, but he didn't see half of his anger: "Xuan." ”

It was about extremely cold outside, and when Ye Jingzhi walked into the hall, with a cold air, a pair of hands that were red from the cold held a delicate wooden box, and respectfully held it in front of Pei Zhao: "Your Majesty ordered the official to make the painting a few months ago, and the official has already done it, please take a look at it." ”

Yuan Lu hurriedly opened the box, and saw that there were indeed a few scrolls of paintings inside, the rice paper was yellowed, presumably it had been placed for many years, so he carefully unfolded a picture scroll, Pei Zhao glanced at it casually, and saw a young woman sitting on a phoenix throne painted on the picture scroll, wearing the queen's Zhai clothes, and her face was very delicate. Ye Jingzhi stood at the bottom and said respectfully: "If Your Majesty is not satisfied, the lower official will go back and revise it." ”

"No, you don't." Pei Zhao ordered Yuanlu to put away the scroll, handed the wooden box back to Ye Jingzhi, and said lightly: "Don't use suspicious people, don't suspect people." Since I have entrusted this matter to you, I will not have the slightest suspicion of you. ”

Ye Jingzhi said "yes", and then said: "The painting in the palace is made of fine rice paper, and the paper can be guaranteed to not change color for five years. The lower officials are stupid, and they have delayed for so many days, and I ask Your Majesty to forgive me. ”

"If you are not guilty, how can you excuse you?" Pei Zhao smiled and said: "I heard that you have had a close relationship with the Su family in the past few months, and everyone says that you and Su Xiang are a pair of old friends, what I want to do, I must know it in your heart." ”

Ye Jingzhi replied "yes" again, then lowered his head and stopped talking. Today's weather is very cold, and even the occasional wind is biting cold, like that Chinese New Year's Eve with her.

How did I think that he had fallen in love with her again and again, and now he had put these paintings in the hands of the person in front of him?

If he had been by the pool that night, he had the courage to tell her everything in his heart...... Ye Jingzhi didn't dare to think about it anymore, and he didn't want to think about it anymore. With her original identity, no matter who is tempted by her, it is a great crime that is condemned by the world. He knew that he didn't have that courage, and now that she could be like His Majesty, even if he had regrets and bitterness, he was no longer unwilling.

"There is a palace banquet tonight, and I have already ordered someone to summon your lady into the palace, so you don't have to leave in a hurry."

Pei Zhao's cold voice sounded above his head, Ye Jingzhi hurriedly raised his head, and only heard him say: "She is in good spirits these days, and she will be very happy to have your lady to talk to her." ”

As soon as he finished speaking, Pei Zhao ignored him and walked straight to Chaoyang Palace, and as soon as he walked to the front of the palace, he saw Pei Zheng's princess Meiniang coming out of the dormitory and talking to Duan Niang. Yuan Lu coughed lightly, and the two saw Pei Zhao hurriedly stepped forward to salute, Duan Niang knew what Pei Zhao would ask, so she smiled and said:

"Your Majesty is back, Niangniang talked to the princess for a while today, because she remembered that Your Majesty said that there was a palace feast tonight, so she said that she would lie down and recuperate."

Pei Zhao nodded, baked off the cold air in front of the smoker cage as usual, and walked into the dormitory.

Su Ying couldn't sleep, but when she saw Pei Zhao coming in, she came to her senses: "Hmm, you're back?" ”

Pei Zhao held her hand and said with a smile: "Fortunately, I came back early, you haven't fallen asleep yet, and I can talk to you." ”