Chapter 9: Back to the Light

After that night, Qi Long miraculously regained his spirits, as if he was about to recover after a long rest, and began to summon courtiers, inquire about government affairs, and deal with state affairs.

Although the court was still not restored, many ministers would be summoned to the Qianqing Palace every morning, and Qi Long would lie on the sickbed and listen to them state affairs and decide on state affairs.

Such a change was caught off guard by both Qi Hao and Ni Yuan. It was as if an unexpected wedge had suddenly been struck between the two evenly matched forces, leaving both sides stunned.

After the brief surprise passed, neither side reacted unexpectedly to Qi Long's unexpected performance, as if they had acquiesced to the continuation of this situation.

For Qi Hao, Qi Long's resumption of handling the government is undoubtedly beneficial to him, and it can relieve him who is overwhelmed by Ni Yuan's forces.

As for Ni Yuan, as soon as Qi Long recovered, most of the power in the DPRK that was originally managed by him was deprived. But he didn't seem to feel the slightest bit of the depression brought about by Qi Long's recovery. Perhaps, he was well aware of Qi Long's condition and understood that there was no need for him to be serious with him at this time.

The majesty of Emperor Qi seemed to have completely recovered to the state it was in before the expedition under such a strange situation.

In the eyes of the vast majority of people, the emperor is not willing to be just a puppet because of the healing of his body, and is trying to regain his own power.

In Su Mi's opinion, this kind of madness can't last long. Qi Long if you rest in peace. On the contrary, he can live a few more years, but his body is trying to regain power after a slight improvement, which is simply whimsical.

Even if he now takes back all the power in the hands of Ni Yuan and Qi Hao, he will soon be unable to deal with state affairs.

I'm afraid that Ni Yuan's Taoguang Yanghui in the past few days is quietly waiting for this day.

Once Qi Long died of illness...... Su Mi couldn't imagine it.

Qi Hao has also been obviously busy these days. He had to be prepared for the worst.

Chen Yan was arranged by Su Mi to go out of the palace and discuss countermeasures with Mr. Ge, who stayed in Donglai Building.

Originally, Su Mi arranged for him to stay by Qi Longdi's side to protect him, but looking at Qi Long's current state, he no longer needed someone else's protection at all. He himself was squandering his life in the most extravagant way.

Su Mi also began to live in the Qianqing Palace, and stayed in the palace for a longer time than before. Day and night serving decoction and tea.

After that crazy and chaotic night passed, the two of them tacitly returned to their usual silence and indifference, the kind of silence that was almost like stagnant water, so that Su Mi couldn't help but wonder if that night had never existed, or if it was just her imagination, a nightmare that she extended in fear and anxiety.

The harem is a calm gesture. Like the winter sun, quiet and peaceful. But the previous dynasty set off earth-shattering changes because of Qi Long's recovery.

Qi Hao's first will after the restoration of the council was to order the Ministry of Rites to prepare for the grand operation of Ni Yuan's Jiuxi Ceremony, and to announce it to the world and commend Ni Yuan's merits and martial virtues.

At the same time, it was decreed that on the New Year, Ni Yuan would hold a worship ceremony and a prisoner sacrifice ceremony on his behalf in Shenwumen.

As soon as this move came out, the whole dynasty was in an uproar.

Such a sudden decision. caught Qi Hao off guard. One of Qi Long's decrees completely broke the original stalemate between the DPRK and China.

No matter how sick and weak he was, he was the nominal supreme ruler of Great Qi after all, and no one could openly disobey his will.

Although the courtiers of the Ministry of Etiquette immediately claimed that it was not in accordance with the etiquette system for the courtiers to act instead of the emperor, please Qi Long to withdraw the order.

Although even Ni Yuan personally excused himself. Claiming that he did not dare to accept the order.

It's a pity that these objections, whether true or false, can't shake the will of the Great Qi Emperor in the slightest.

Under Qi Long's resolute order, the opposition had not yet had time to form a scale, and the will had been quickly posted throughout the country and became a foregone conclusion.

Qi Long: Why is this, Su Mi can't figure out, what is his plan? Could it be that he is really desperate, and wants to hand over this splendid river and mountain to Ni Yuan's hands?

Su Mi sat in the small room separated by a screen in the dormitory of the Qianqing Palace, waiting for the completion of the affairs of the front hall.

Although serving in front of Qi Taki's couch. She didn't need to shy away from courtiers who came to discuss matters. But at this moment, the people in the hall made her unconsciously want to avoid it.

“…… Aiqing is willing? Qi Long's fluttering tone came from outside. Su Mi's heart tightened suddenly, and he was a little afraid to listen to the voice that would inevitably appear next.

What was being discussed outside was about the will that Qi Long had just handed down, appointing Ni Tingxuan as the commander of the inner guard.

It was the first time she had been so close to him since she returned to the palace, only separated by a thin screen.

Through the lilac silk curtain, she could vaguely see many figures in front of the hall. Hearing Qi Long's words, these figures swayed, staggered into chaotic light and shadow, projected on the screen.

Ni Tingxuan was originally a guard in Ouchi, and before Qi Long set out on the expedition, he had ordered him to be appointed as the commander of the guards. It's just that because it coincided with his mother's funeral, he didn't accept it, and the decree issued at this time, no matter from which point of view, is reasonable and reasonable, and it can no longer be justified, but when it is promulgated at this time, it also makes people feel that it is out of place from that point of view.

Qi Hao didn't know what Qi Long thought.

"Your Majesty. Without waiting for Ni Tingxuan to express his gratitude and acceptance, he still resigned, he had already taken a step out of the ranks, and said loudly: "Although His Royal Highness the Prince of the World is rigorous and respectful, and he is also loyal to His Majesty, but at this time, King Yan's illness is not light, and as a son of man, he should serve in front of the bed and be filial piety wholeheartedly." Between the Ministers of Yiweichen. At this time, I entered the palace as an official, but I was afraid that something would be wrong. ”

Ni Tingxuan broke through Xijing, although he was not rewarded by the illustrious and was idle at home, but Ni Yuan was named the king of Yan, and he was the son of the world. Qi Hao's sentence is pointing out that as the son of the world, he is the commander of the guards at this time. It's inappropriate.

After Ni Yuan recovered from Qi Long to deal with the government, he began to complain that he was sick at home. He has never been to the court, nor has he entered the palace. So Su Mi and Qi Hao couldn't figure out whether he was really seriously ill or because he was concerned about his own safety. After all, Qi Long's body has not healed at this time, and all court and political discussions must be discussed in the dormitory of the Qianqing Palace.

"Hehe," Qi Long's faint laughter came from inside. He didn't reply to Qi Hao's suggestion, but focused on Ni Tingxuan: "What does Aiqing think?" ”

Su Mi's heart suddenly lifted. How does Ni Tingxuan choose, this is a great opportunity for Ni Yuandi's forces, and now Qi Hao has taken the lead in the palace, and all the important positions are manpower from other places. At this time, letting Ni Tingxuan make up for the guard system is tantamount to inserting a nail into Ni Yuan's original one-sided palace power system. That's why Qi Hao was so nervous to speak out against it just now.

At the same time, it is also a temptation.

Such an opportunity to send it to the door, if Ni Tingxuan still refuses to accept it. I'm afraid it means that Ni Yuan's condition is really not good. And if he accepts......

Su Mi felt irritable in her heart.

Ni Tingxuan's figure trembled, he hesitated, no one knew better than him, his father's condition was indeed not light, although it was not a fatal injury, but he still needed to recuperate for a while.

This situation has been hidden from the outside world. But he will inevitably not be able to hide the spying of some interested forces, and if he refuses at this time, he will definitely confirm their speculation and cause some unnecessary trouble.

But if he did stay, he would have to leave his father's side.

Moreover, he turned his head slightly sideways, looking at the translucent silk screen, and the slender figure behind him was faintly visible.

After hesitating for a moment, he finally knelt down and made a high promise: "The emperor values it, and Weichen is grateful." I will do my best. For the emperor's work of dogs and horses. ”

Qi Hao's eyes flashed, and he unconsciously glanced sideways behind the screen where Su Mi was. Instead, calm down.

"What Aiqing said is very agreeable, and this matter is decided. It's just that the family and human relations mentioned by Prince Yu just now are also righteous, and they can't help but consider it, serving their parents is their duty......" Qi Long above continued lightly, he leaned lazily on the sickbed, and still said in a casual tone: "...... Therefore, I decided to ask King Yan to move to the palace for the time being. ”

Let Ni Yuan move into the palace?!

This sentence made Su Mi couldn't help but be taken aback, and it also made the courtiers standing in the hall boil again.

Ni Yuan naturally had his own mansion in the capital, but when the Liao army and Ni Yuan broke down, the Liao people slaughtered all the family members and slaves in Ni Yuan's mansion to prevent future troubles, and then burned the entire mansion to the ground. Therefore, after entering the city, Ni Yuan did not have a mansion. However, countless wealthy and noble lords in the capital have been brutally purged and exterminated, just like the Wang family's mansion is now idle. Ni Yuanda can choose a building at will, and it is estimated that no one in the court will pick on him for such a trivial matter. But Ni Yuan has been living in the barracks since he returned to Beijing, and I don't know if it is for the sake of winning people's hearts or for his own personal safety.

After the news of his illness came out a few days ago, he stayed in the camp without leaving home.

Although under Qi Haodi's suggestion, Qi Long had ordered the household department to allocate special silver taels to build the Yanwang Mansion for Ni Yuan, but the completion of the mansion was not a matter of one or two days. Ni Yuan still stayed in the army safely and did not come out.

At this time, Qi Long actually ordered Ni Yuan to live in the palace.

"King Yan has worked hard and made great contributions to our great efforts, this time the old injury recurred, how can he recuperate in the military camp with peace of mind? The imperial doctor in the palace is still well prepared, so let him enter the palace to recuperate before the mansion is built. Qi Long was still talking unhurriedly.

Qi Hao's heart quickly calculated.

What is Qi Long's idea?

Could it be that he also wanted to know whether Ni Yuan's condition was true or false? So take such a method to prob?

Could it be that the appointment of Ni Tingxuan just now is also because of this? After all, according to Ni Yuan's cunning and cunning, he would never go defenseless into the palace full of enemies. But if his son is in control of the security of the entire court, it will be different.

But when Qi Long decided these things, he didn't even reveal a word to him in advance, which caught him off guard completely. This made Qi Hao uncomfortable for a while, perhaps, in his heart, he was also the same person as Ni Yuan, and he was also watching the throne of his great Qi Tianzi.

Thinking of this, Qi Hao couldn't help but smile bitterly, in the face of power, what is the difference between himself and Ni Yuan? No wonder he defends himself like this.

Let Ni Yuan move into the palace? Such an honor is also beyond the ancestral system. The courtiers standing in the hall couldn't help but look left and right, looking at each other. When foreign ministers enter the palace, one is taboo etiquette, and now there is only Su Mi alone in the concubine in Qi Long Palace, which does not need to be considered. The second is to taboo the title, since Qi Long has already explained that this is a temporary move to comfort His Royal Highness King Yan, who has worked hard, it seems that there is no need for a blunt refusal.

Many courtiers set their eyes on Qi Hao, and when they saw that Qi Hao's face was as calm as water, he had no intention of objecting at all, and the ministers did not speak, and after discussing a little, they gradually calmed down.

Ni Yuan was not in the palace at this time, and no one could answer for him, and for this will, there was already a waiting official waiting for the decree to write it down, and he would summon him in the army after a while.

After that, Qi Long discussed a few important things, and the tired look on his face could no longer be hidden.

With a wave of his hand, he stopped the courtier's discussion, and said: "After that, I will leave it to Prince Yu for the time being, if there is anything undecided, I will return to me tomorrow." ”

They resigned and left the dormitory.

Su Mi calmed down for a moment, and then walked out from behind the screen with the warm medicine.

Qi Hao reclined on the sickbed, already seeing her arrival, but lazily did not react in the slightest.

Su Mi put the gold plate on the coral lacquer table on the side, and stepped forward with the medicine bowl.

"Imperial ......" Su Mi sat on the side of the bed, and was about to speak, when Leng Buding stretched out a hand next to her and fiercely held her wrist with the silver spoon.

Su Mi's hand trembled, and the jade bowl almost fell to the ground without holding it.

Suppressing her panic, she settled down and said with a reluctant smile: "Your Majesty, what's wrong with you?" But I have to send the imperial doctor over. ”

Qi Hao didn't speak, the corners of his mouth suddenly raised a meaningful smile, he stared at Su Mi, and said softly: "I'm fine, I just thought of an errand that I delayed for a long time, and I didn't have time to deal with it." Now that the Chinese New Year is approaching, it seems that I still have to work for Mi'er to worry about me. Would Mi'er be willing to go for me? ”

"Of course, the concubines are willing to share the emperor's worries. Su Mi's heart trembled, and he bowed his head obediently and said.

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