Since entering the palace at the right time, more than ten cold and summer have passed with a flick of a finger.

At this time, in a corner of the stone pavilion outside Ci'an Palace, Wei Zhao's face was slightly haggard by the peach and plum white that bloomed in the season, and the eyebrows between the two beautiful mountains seemed to contain a thousand sorrows. This is by no means because she is no longer in her prime, but because after consoling the Queen Mother last night, she never closed her eyes after a sleepless night. It's not because he regretted his original choice, on the contrary, even to this day, Wei Zhao is still glad for his righteousness back then.

At that time, she didn't think too much about it, but she didn't want to listen to the family arrangement and marry the so-called noble family, so that her life was wasted without surprises and tasteless. She is disgusted with those scholars who regard themselves as high-minded, dignified men, since they have read the books of sages and sages, they think they are talented, but they don't want to use what they have learned to serve the monarchy, and they are only obsessed with poetry, songs, piano, chess, calligraphy and painting.

Wei Zhao did not have the foresight, he expected that he would be reused by the Empress Dowager, and in his lifetime, he was fortunate enough to read and participate in the military affairs, which more and more set off the shallow, ignorant and short-sighted views in the former boudoir.

The Empress Dowager passed away, so that she continued to assist the Empress Dowager, Wei Zhao's daily work is still regular and provincial reading daily chapters, and several princes who participate in politics have already made a reply, and only need to print and distribute them to the ministries for verification according to the rules, and there are also important matters that must be submitted to the Empress Dowager for review, if in doubt, he was ordered to consult with the cabinet and the prince to consult.

Day after day, it seems to be boring and heavy, but Wei Zhao is willing.

Last night's tossing and turning was not for my own choices or future troubles.

In fact, even a year ago, Wei Zhao had heard that Xiao Xiao's repeated slander around the saint, and she didn't take it to heart at that time, but now, she thinks that the Queen Mother's worries are not groundless.

Although he was still in the boudoir at that time, Wei Zhao had an indulgent father, and he was also familiar with history books, and knew that the emperor was weak and weak, but whenever there were clan relatives or important ministers who took care of their lives and assisted the government, most of them would cause the party to fight for power, or the emperor became a lifelong puppet, or the powerful minister was defeated, and there were also incidents of the country changing hands or even changing surnames.

But Wei Zhao never thought that this kind of incident would happen in this dynasty.

Because the auxiliary king is by no means a person who abuses power and wants to make political gains, otherwise he would not have asked the empress dowager to allow King Kang and King Liao to participate in politics together and share the power; Not to mention that when the monarch was only eight years old, he took the initiative to elaborate on the major policies of the military state, and encouraged the young lord to participate in the discussion of politics, and did not use the excuse that the monarch was young and knowledgeable to justifiably arbitrarily assert power.

For the Empress Dowager relied on the Yan and Chen families, the auxiliary king also insisted on reuse, even after the death of the Empress Dowager, he never suppressed and alienated him a little, because the two families were loyal ministers of Dalong, and they had no two hearts for the saint, and the scholar Yan had always served as the emperor's teacher, and the saint's trust in him was the same as that of the Patriotic Mansion.

As for the study of the saints, the auxiliary king has never slackened, and the professors are all contemporary Confucians, and so on, all of which show that the auxiliary king is absolutely selfless, and hopes that the saint will become a wise king as soon as possible.

Of course, Xiao Xiao's greedy generation cannot be completely eradicated at any time and in any situation.

But Wei Zhao once felt that it didn't matter.

It is because the saint has always trusted the auxiliary king, and he is called "uncle" honorifically, and there is no mustard between the monarch and the minister.

Wei Zhao still remembers that when the saint was about thirteen years old, he was furious, claiming that he would belittle one of the professors, Xun Chuan, for questioning, because Professor Xun was dissatisfied with the continuous war, and thought that Dalong should have the model of a great country, and should focus on "morality", not to fight, and to convince people with virtue.

On the contrary, it greatly annoyed the young saint.

At that time, the auxiliary king persuaded the saint, saying that if the courtiers have different opinions in all national and military affairs, they should expound on it, and the king should listen to different opinions before making a decision, so as to avoid being arbitrary, of course, if the court has made a decision to issue an edict, the subjects of the world should follow it, but as long as there is no actual disorderly order, only to give advice and raise objections, should not be asked, Professor Xun is a court official, and he has the responsibility of admonishment, and the saint cannot be derogatory because of his repeated duties. Yu Feng praised Xun Chuan for not being afraid of the powerful and honest about his opinions, not losing his loyalty and righteousness, and fulfilling his responsibilities as an emperor.

In fact, Xun Chuan is indeed like this, although he has objections to the matter of raising the army, but there is no paranoia and personal hatred, when many nobles oppose the tax reform, he thinks that the new law is greatly beneficial to the people's livelihood, especially when some Xiao Xiao because of his own selfish desire to win over Xun Chuan to slander and impeach the auxiliary king with bad intentions and do not let go of power and want to bully the king, Xun Chuan righteous words reprimanded Xiao Xiao for deliberately framing, and persuaded the saint not to believe the false words of the traitor.

At that time, the Holy Lord was still in awe of the Auxiliary King's mind and vision, and reflected on himself.

However, as the saint gets older, especially in the past year, he has gradually become close to those Xiao Xiao's disciples, and Mo said that he seems to be estranged from the auxiliary king, even to the princess Changle, who has always been friendly, and the three Langjun of the Chu Wangfu have evolved from being brothers and sisters to being cold as frost.

Many people in the world think that the delay in the wedding of the saint is the reason why the auxiliary king is unwilling to hand over power, but Wei Zhao knows that not only the queen mother is concerned about the wedding, but the auxiliary king has also repeatedly admonished, thinking that the saint is enough to govern himself.

But it was the saint himself who prevaricated and delayed, as if he had the intention to create a delusion in the world, and even led those Xiao Xiao to slander and slander the auxiliary king.

Wei Zhao was really worried about the situation of the auxiliary king, and he deliberately reminded him many times, wanting to tell his sister-in-law when she entered the palace, but she was obstructed by the princess every time, implying that she should not say anything, she was a female official, and she should be loyal to the queen mother and the king.

The auxiliary king has no intention of arbitrarily exercising power, and he is afraid that the saint will be suspicious and fearful.

At present, those people can't hold back the temptation, and even provoke King Kang to open the knife, secretly impeaching King Kang for privately complaining to Emperor Mingzong for taking his throne.

and Wei's Guizhen has also been very active recently, using Princess Xin'an to frequently ask to see the Queen Mother, with obvious intentions.

And the father of the Wei family is precisely with those Xiao Xiao, and even like the head of the party.

Wei Zhao knew that there were subtleties in her identity, and she must be cautious in her words and deeds, she only hoped that the Queen Mother would understand the righteousness, resolutely resist the instigation of the younger generations, and persuade the Holy Lord to dispel the jealousy and suspicion of the auxiliary king, so that a disaster could be avoided invisibly.

It is the season of romantic spring flowers, bright and sunny, and the scenery of this prosperous palace is just right, but Wei Zhao, who is worried, has no leisure and fun, and sits alone in this corner pavilion.

It wasn't until the palace people brought in a court official in a green robe and a silver bundle that Wei Zhao's contemplation was completely interrupted.

She blessed slightly, and the man immediately replied with a long answer, and as soon as he spoke, the rhyme was slow: "In Xia Xue Zhiji, under the order of the Queen Mother, I discussed the Fanglin banquet with Shang Yi." ”

Wei Zhao looked at it, but just met the man's clear eyes, although her heartbeat was heavy, her expression remained calm, and she smiled: "Master Xue, please move, follow me to the study." ”

It turned out that Xue Zhiji was the one who triggered the vigorous tax reform with a policy theory, and Xue Sanlang, who was once "coveted" by Qiushuang's sister-in-law, has now secured the official position of the head of the household department.

Is the head of the household department responsible for organizing the Hong Lim banquet? Of course, there is something strange about this.

From the year before last, the Fanglin banquet was generally organized by the queen mother or the queen, at most from the young talents or the prince's relatives to pick out some responsible for the review, now the harem is the only queen mother, and because the emperor is not pro-government and has to focus on the government, even if it is difficult to be distracted to organize the Fanglin banquet, it can also be entrusted to the princess and others, even if you want to annoy the officials, at most it is entrusted to the officials of the Ministry of Rites, how is it not the responsibility of the Ministry of Households.

It's just that the Queen Mother intended to match Director Xue and Wei Zhao, so she invited Zhiji to serve as a reviewer and agreed with Wei Zhao on this year's exam questions.

Wei Zhao has already passed twenty, although she herself has not considered marriage, but her mother is really worried, and she can't help but ask to see the Queen Mother to express her plea for marriage, and the Queen Mother did not plan to let Wei Zhao die in the court, as early as many years ago, she mentioned the matter of marriage.

Wei Zhao himself was not enthusiastic, so the matter was delayed.

And now, the emperor is also about to be in power, and at that time, the queen mother will never interfere in the government again, Wei Zhao's duties are certainly not as good as now, if he is trapped in the deep palace because of trivial palace affairs, it is actually not what Wei Zhao wants.

But she couldn't tell what she was expecting.

It is true that at present, this Xue Langshi is known as a young talent, far better than those conceited and high-minded scholars, and Wei Zhao respects and appreciates him very much.

She also understood the Queen Mother's good intentions, and wanted to take the opportunity of this Fanglin banquet to let her and Xue Lang understand better.

But she was always a little unwilling in her heart.

Because once she marries a wife, even if her husband is virtuous and has a bright future, she can only live in the back house, for the sake of family affairs, and there is no difference between her and many women.

If it weren't for these ten years of special experience, which involved government affairs to broaden her horizons, Wei Zhao might have been satisfied with such a result, because she finally got rid of marrying Lu Lu Wuwei, at least she wouldn't be in front of a man who was too high but useless, and she would be constrained by dogma and etiquette to be unable to move.

But right now, she can't help but regret it.

Even though the masculinity and appearance in front of him are extraordinary, thinking of the dull life after marriage, Wei Zhao still has a sense of depression.

But even if she insists on staying in the palace and waiting for the saint to be in power, she, a female official, is actually just for trivial matters, which is another kind of dullness.

Wei Zhao himself felt that the people's hearts were insufficient.

In fact, occasionally, she would think of another person, someone who was hidden deep in her heart and never mentioned to anyone.

The man had gloomy eyes and a sad tone to tell her about the vast wilderness of the Naturalized Border County, and the uninhibited freedom of indulging with his brothers, Naturalization was the place where he was born and raised, where the people were simple but not unblemished, and which was not as prosperous as Kyoto, but it was also majestic and more rough.

His father was wise and wise, his mother was gentle and virtuous, and his uncle Bao was so brave and extraordinary, and how proud he was when he accompanied his uncle to resist the siege and plunder of the northern barbarians and defeat the enemy army.

However, the traitorous party of the DPRK and China collaborated with the enemy, so that his uncle was poisoned and died, and he was lost in naturalization, and he became a hell on earth overnight.

When he returned to Beijing with his mother to visit his grandfather, he escaped.

His father, his brother, all of them died under the Kitahara Iron Horse.

He said that whenever he remembered the past, his heart felt like a big hole had been broken, like a naturalized north wind whistling into it, making it difficult for him to breathe.

He said his mother committed suicide after hearing that his father, uncle, brother and nephew had no survivors.

When he said this, his eyes were red and dry.

But his tone was so calm.

At that time, because of the empress dowager's kindness, he was exceptionally promoted to the palace guard, which was a glory that many children of the big clan could not reach, but he was not happy, his dark skin was shrouded by the scorching sun of midsummer, but Wei Zhao saw a paleness similar to despair on his face.

"There will come a day, believe me, you will return to naturalization, and you will take the place of the vain heroic soul to conquer the Northern Plains." She seemed to say so.

Then I saw his smile, it was very difficult, very shallow, but very resolute.

Xi Zhi, have you regained your pride now, and have the pain and regret of the past been made up for in the process of charging into battle to kill the enemy?

Wei Zhao still remembers the young man's words when he left: "I want to take you to see naturalization one day, such a city, you will definitely like it." ”

She was also eager to see the border counties he described.

No, it can't be called a border county anymore.

Because outside of naturalization, the vast wilderness, the treacherous city farther north of Yinshan Mountain, has been ruled by Dalong.

But that boy, when is your return date?