Ji Ying saw Qu Shao walking with wind from a distance at the gate of the Forbidden Palace, and her heart was happy. Qu Shao's official position was suggested after repeated deliberation by her and Rong Shen, and His Majesty immediately approved it.

Qu Shao's ability is recognized, but he has been immersed in the capital for too long, and the wilderness and free wind outside the gate can give him more space to display his talents, not to mention that Shen Xiaolou and others under him are also clever and ambitious heroes, how can they be willing to work all their lives in the struggle of people's hearts?

Ji Ying looked at Qu Shao's high spirit, and her steps were a lot brisker, she straightened her court clothes, and walked along the bright road to the imperial study.

As the youngest prime minister since the founding of the Great Zhou Dynasty, Ji Ying has received a very high degree of attention. The palace ladies passing by on both sides of the road no longer dislike her short and thin, and often whisper after the salute, showing their admiration and admiration, and they seem to compare her with Rong Shen in private.

No wonder the last time Miao Judge was ordered to take care of Zhou Ran, Zhou Ran quietly reminded Miao Judge that he must be optimistic about Ji Ying and don't let other girls take advantage.

Afterwards, Miao Judge told Ji Ying these words as they were, not only Ji Ying, but also Li Chengyu, Li Yuhan and Jiang Yichen, who couldn't get rid of it, laughed for a long time.

I was full of pride all the way, and when I walked to the imperial study, Ji Ying's smile finally converged. She cleared her throat and prostrated to the mountain.

Today's Zhou Yu looks a little uncomfortable, although she still has a straight face, but her expression is indescribably weird, as for what is wrong, Ji Ying can't say it.

Ji Ying stood up after Zhou Yu's exit of the word "flat", took out the recital, and said: "Your Majesty, the wedding ceremony of His Royal Highness King Qi has been prepared, please visit Your Majesty." ”

The eunuch took Ji Ying's recital and gave it to Zhou Yu. Zhou Yu didn't even look at it, and said: "Aiqing has always been safe, so you don't need to look at it." ”

Ji Ying said, "Your Majesty." Your Majesty, today the Ministry of Rites has submitted the process of this year's imperial examination and the list of examiners, and the minister has already submitted it. In Yichen's opinion, although Mei Qingxiang, the waiter of the Ministry of Rites, is erudite and handsome, he is not upright enough and is not suitable to be a deputy examiner; The grade of the young qing of Honglu Temple is insufficient, but he has good character and learning, and he is more suitable to be a deputy examiner. ”

For a long time, Zhou Yu did not speak.

Ji Ying raised her head and secretly glanced at the stunned Zhou Yu, and couldn't guess how this new emperor, who had an ice cube face every day, couldn't give up today, so she had to cough as a reminder.

Zhou Yu finally realized his gaffe, revealing an embarrassed look between the slight cover-up, he said, "Aiqing...... According to Aiqing's words. ”

Did Zhou Yu hear what she said clearly? Ji Ying secretly questioned in her heart.

Zhou Yu asked, "Is there anything else to do with Aiqing?" ”

Ji Ying said: "Yesterday King Huai'an sent a letter, asking King Xiao Huai to leave for Kangcheng as soon as possible, King Xiao Huai has begun to prepare, about tomorrow will come to His Majesty to resign, when the time comes, the etiquette arrangements, the ministers will discuss with the Ministry of Rites, and report to Your Majesty this afternoon." ”

"Well, King Huai'an's letter has also been received. You arrange it. ”

"There is one more thing," Ji Ying said, "It has been more than a year since Weichen's ancestor Fang Yanqing passed away. Yesterday, I discussed with the lowly insider, and I thought that after a few days, after everything was agreed, I would go back to sweep the tomb, talk about the heart, and ask Your Majesty for permission. ”

Zhou Yu stood up from the dragon chair: "You ......"

This wanted to talk and stopped, which made Ji Ying's heart nervous.

Zhou Yu waved his hand, and the palace people standing on both sides retreated. Ji Ying stood on the main hall at a loss.

After a while, Zhou Yu said what he hadn't finished saying just now: "Are you not coming back?" ”

Ji Ying was stunned, and the whole person froze in place. She really didn't want to come back, she wanted to take this opportunity to find an excuse to die of illness in a foreign land, and go to the northwest with Jiang Yichen, if Li Chengyu and Li Yuhan wanted to go, they didn't mind going together.

Ji Ying didn't understand how Zhou Yu guessed.

Although she didn't know the reason, but for the sake of prudence, Ji Ying didn't dare to admit it casually, she smiled awkwardly and said, "What does Your Highness mean by this?" How could the minister ......?"

"Still don't you want to tell me the truth?" Zhou Yu said lonely.

Zhou Yu did not call herself "I", but "me", such a small abnormality was captured by Ji Ying, which made Ji Ying's heart rise to her throat, and she felt that her breath was short.

"Your Majesty......"

"The little fox I gave you back then is long gone, but the silver bell with you it was later treasured by your second brother and handed over to me before I left Beijing, which can be regarded as an explanation of the marriage contract of the year." Zhou Yu's breathing was a little heavy, "Yan'er, long time no see." ”

It doesn't feel good to be called out by a man who deliberately stays away, not to mention that this man has become the emperor with the power of life and death. Ji Ying didn't know what to do, her mind was completely disrupted, she couldn't deny it, but she didn't want to admit it either.

Zhou Yu didn't care about Ji Ying's silence, he said to himself: "Back then, I was employed by the Ji family, and I often walked around the Ji Mansion, and I was familiar with Ji Heng and Li Yuhan. However, what impressed me the most was that you were carefree at the beginning. I remember you were very active at that time, and you liked to catch birds and fish with your brothers, and you couldn't stop for a moment. Later, your second brother went hunting with me to the royal hunting grounds, and before leaving, you took your second brother's hand and asked him to bring you a little fox. It's a pity that a few of us didn't see the fox for a long time. ”

Ji Ying's palms were already in a cold sweat. These things will naturally not be forgotten by her with an excellent memory, but being mentioned by Zhou Yu in such a low tone has other meanings.

"We went back empty-handed, you are very lonely, I don't know what's going on, I'm not happy, my heart is worried. Not long after, the emperor was in poor spirits and suddenly wanted to eat fresh venison, so I volunteered to take someone to the hunting ground again. There was a hint of warmth on Zhou Yu's face, "I searched the hunting ground for a day and a night, and finally found a little white fox, carried some prey, and sent it to Ji's mansion one by one." I distinctly remember how happy you were when you received the little fox. ”

"Your Majesty......" Ji Ying couldn't bear the shock of the memories anymore, and called in a low voice.

But Zhou Yu didn't stop his remembrance, and continued: "I don't know if it's worth it, Old Lady Ji intends to marry you to me, the first emperor and the concubine both felt that they were right, so they immediately agreed." I think that the little sister of the Ji family is smart and straightforward, and I like it very much. ”

There was a long silence.

Zhou Yu sighed, looked at Ji Ying, who had ruddy eyes and had now become his courtier, and said: "It's a pity that a court battle ruined all my illusions, and then the fruitless closure of the case made me disheartened by this court." ”

"You left the imperial court and Chang'an, because of me?"

"I can't quite say that. The reason why I left Chang'an was because I had experienced a lot of messy things, I was fed up with the open and secret battles in the court, and I was fed up with the stupid and ruthless of the first emperor. I think that if you can't completely forget the happy times in the past, it is better to experience the wind and sand in the north, and after a long time, you may be able to look down on life and death. ”