Spring has indeed arrived, and the backlog of things has to start to be dealt with again.

For example, last winter, most people did not buy leather, all because Xichangguo did not send them leather.

Leather is just a trivial matter, the problem lies in the attitude of Xichangguo. Not only did they not allow traders on the border between the two countries to trade back and forth, but they even lined up troops on the border, as if there was a tendency to fight.

This matter has given Zhou Shuxuan a headache for several days, he has never experienced a war since he ascended the throne, and he doesn't know how to fight this battle, anyway, he has no confidence to fight.

The ministers of civil and military affairs are also quarrelling, not to mention the discord between civil officials and military generals. Even among the civil officials, there are several factions. They also want to send envoys to make peace, some want to observe the situation again, and there are those who advocate fighting like the generals.

Zhou Shuxuan sat on the dragon chair and had been watching them quarrel for a while. Now my ears hurt a little, and I didn't want to listen to them quarrel anymore, so I said with a black face: "I see that you have been arguing for almost half an hour, what is the result of the quarrel, tell me to listen." ”

No one came out, so He Duzhou came out first and said: "Your Majesty, if you want to fight, you will accompany them to fight, and you are not afraid of him, just to raise the prestige of our country." ”

Immediately, someone came out to retort, "If you want to fight, who will be in charge?" And who will be the commander? ”

Zhou Shuxuan's military generals looked over and always felt that something was missing. It wasn't like this before, there used to be two people standing there, and he felt very relieved, and no one was afraid. Now I really feel empty-hearted, and I don't know who I can rely on. These days, he didn't dare to look more at the generals.

Not to be outdone, He Duzhou retorted, "What do you mean by this, my lord?" Are you saying that the generals of the DPRK and China are all wine bags and rice bags? When the war is fought, he can't even choose a person who is in command, which is obviously destroying his own morale. ”

Zhou Shuxuan glanced over there, and there was really no one he was satisfied with, and when they mentioned the war one by one, they all shrunk their hands, which made people angry. The only ones who seem to be barely the ones are a little young, and I don't know if I can take charge of it alone.

The prime minister also stood up and said to the superior: "The minister thinks it is better to send an envoy over to take a look, what if there is any misunderstanding?" If something really happens, you can also come up with a definite answer and solve it earlier. ”

There are still people who retort, "Only the weak worship the strong, and now that we go over, don't we just think that we are inferior?" The Prime Minister's words are really not quite right. ”

You and I said one sentence at a time, and they quarreled again. Zhou Shuxuan didn't want to listen to it, thinking that they were wasting time, so he stood up and left. The eunuch shouted to retreat from the court, and several ministers found that the emperor was gone.

At the back, the root of the ear is quiet, but the trouble has not been solved.

Zhou Shuxuan walked into the harem and suddenly remembered someone. Then he walked a little further back, and walked to the deepest part of the palace, Yongshou Palace, where Concubine Jin lived.

As soon as I entered the door, I smelled some sandalwood, and I remembered the sound of wooden fish in my ears, as if I had entered a temple.

After the eunuch passed the ceremony, Zhou Shuxuan sat outside for a while, and Concubine Jin came out. Dressed like a sister-in-law, it is like a hair practice.

Concubine Jin saluted Zhou Shuxuan, stood up and asked, "What is the emperor doing here?" ”

Zhou Shuxuan did it dryly, saying, "I haven't seen Jin Niangniang for a long time, so I'll come and take a look." ”

The two don't have any deep hatred, but the relationship is not very good, and it can barely be maintained. As the emperor of the dynasty, there is no need to come to see her. Coupled with the matter of King Qi, Concubine Jin didn't really want to deal with him.

Concubine Jin didn't say too much politeness to him, "If you don't have anything to do, go to the Three Treasures Palace, and if the emperor has anything to say, just say it." ”

Zhou Shuxuan smiled and said: "Actually, it's not a big deal, it's just that I don't understand something, come and ask Jin Niangniang." ”

"Your Majesty, it's okay to say it."

Now that he has asked for someone, Zhou Shuxuan behaved extremely politely and said: "In the past few days, the border controlled by Xichang State has not allowed traders from the two countries to trade back and forth, and they have also lined up troops on the border. I wasn't sure what they meant, so I came to ask Jin Niangniang. ”

Concubine Jin leaned aside and said lightly: "The mourning family has not contacted them for a long time, and this is a political matter, I don't know what they mean, and it is useless for the emperor to ask the mourning family." ”

In fact, they can see at a glance that they are not good for other people's families, and people naturally want to come over to settle accounts, what else is there to say.

"The first emperor has been dead for a long time, and I have been busy with state affairs, and I have wronged Jin Niangniang these times. I've long wanted to add a honorific name to my mother, but I've always forgotten it. ”

Concubine Jin dialed the Buddha beads and said: "The mourning family is already so old, the eyebrows are buried in the soil, and there are no children and no daughters, no matter how noble the status is, it is useless." ”

Zhou Shuxuan clearly wanted to ask her for help, but she wouldn't help with this.

Zhou Shuxuan was stunned for a moment, didn't know how to answer for a long time, and thought for a long time before saying: "Niangniang should have guessed in my heart that I want to ask Niangniang for a favor." If it's convenient, I also trouble my mother to tell my brother that everything is fine. ”

He can also guess some reasons, I'm afraid it's for Concubine Jin's things, otherwise Xichang Kingdom would not have suddenly changed drastically.

Concubine Jin contemptuously hooked half of the corners of her mouth, he still had the face to say that everything was fine. The child who was raised to her thirties said that if she didn't have it, there would be no more, whether she gave birth to it or not, she had feelings. I can't see the good sisters, and I don't even have a confidant to talk to. What else can be good, the Green Lantern Ancient Buddha, just this life.

"It's just a small favor, and the mourning family occasionally sends letters back. The mourning family did not ask the emperor for any reward, but just wanted the emperor to do the mourning family a favor. ”

"Niangniang, just talk about it, I will definitely do what I can do."

"The mourning family wants to see Zhuang Ding."

She really wants to see the eldest princess, I don't know how the eldest princess spends her days these days, she is separated from her beloved, and she is locked up again, it is estimated that life is better than death. She was such a temper again, and she didn't know how to torture herself.

Zhou Shuxuan thought about it for a long time, and finally made a choice, "Yes." ”

"Then thank the emperor in advance, the family letter will definitely be sent back as soon as possible."

Zhou Shuxuan nodded slightly and left, he wasn't sure if what he did was right. I knew in my heart that I shouldn't let them meet, but I still relented.

The truth is always immutable, but people's hearts will change.

On the second day, Zhou Shuxuan let the eldest princess enter the palace, and he didn't dare to see her.

As soon as the two met, they hugged their heads and cried. The eldest princess has always disliked tears, and she endures everything, but she still can't help it when she sees Concubine Jin.

The two seemed to have endless words, and chatted until dark, when the eldest princess glanced outside and was ready to leave the palace.

The celebration of the New Year's artillery battle has not yet ended, and now on a whim, Miaoli is pulling Miao Li to set off the artillery outside. Miaoli was also entangled by him, so she went out of Qingquan Palace to play with him.

The eldest prince mainly went out from the palace gate on the edge of Qingquan Palace, heard the sound of cannonballs, and looked over vigilantly. It's not dark yet, and I can see who it is.

When the eldest princess saw Miaoli, she knew that she might not shout, but she couldn't help but shout, "Little Shuang'er." "I don't know if I miss this side, I will never see it again in this life.

Miao Li heard a familiar voice and looked over suspiciously. After seeing her face, she lifted her skirt and ran, ran to the eldest princess and hugged her, tears flowed uncontrollably. "Your Highness......"

The eldest princess helped her wipe her tears, and she couldn't control it a little, "How can you still cry when you are so old, like a child?" ”

"It's my fault...... I didn't keep His Highness's secrets, nor did I protect His Highness and let His Highness ...... suffered. Miao Li just wanted to apologize, if it wasn't for killing her, Xu Meitang probably wouldn't dare to say those things.

"What does it have to do with you? I'm the one who has caused you. ”

Qingxi ran over and stood next to Miao Li, raised her head and said, "Auntie, why are you crying?" Is someone bullying you? ”

The eldest princess looked down and asked, "This is a celebration, right?" It's already so big. ”

Miao Li wiped her tears and nodded, "Yes, children grow up faster." ”

The eldest princess bent down and touched Qingxi's head, "That's fine, there are offspring roots and seedlings." I've heard about your father, and for some reason, I can't come to the door to say hello, but I'm still happy for you. ”

"You don't need to come to the door to say hello, I know Your Highness has a heart." Miao Li kept wiping her tears, and asked again: "Why did Your Highness enter the palace?" ”

"Concubine Jin wanted to see me, so I came in, and now I'm about to go out."

"In a hurry? Would you like to go and sit with me? ”

"Forget it, let's talk about it when we have a chance, you know my situation. It's not early, it's really time for me to go out. ”

Miao Li held her hand tightly and was reluctant to let go, and the eldest princess hugged her again and patted her back, "It's really not early, I really have to leave." You have to take good care of yourself, you have to take care of yourself. ”

Miao Li choked up, so she could only nod her head and watch the eldest princess go out of the palace.

Xiaohong handed her a handkerchief, and said with some emotion: "Your Highness seems to be much older, and people are not as imposing as they used to be." ”

The whole person looks like a sense of decay, and he doesn't have the vigor of the year at all.

"Now that the situation has changed, how can it still be the momentum of the past? People are in a bad mood, and they do get old faster. Miao Li explained while crying.

"Auntie, don't cry. Well, stop crying. Qingxi gently tugged at her clothes and coaxed her.

Miao Li couldn't help but feel even more uncomfortable when she saw him, there were also aunts and nephews, and in the end it became like this.

You can't say who is wrong, and it's not interesting to really investigate it. I can only say that I don't want to see such a scene, obviously it was so good at the time.

The eldest princess is indeed much older.

The beauty is in the twilight, the hero is white-headed, and at the same time it is shown in a person, only doubling the regret and sadness.