Turning around, he opened the brocade box in Ting Yao's hand. A scroll is revealed. Su Jingxi reached out and took it out. Present with both hands. Raise your eyes and smile.

Zong Zhengjin smiled lightly. "But you made it yourself."

"Go back to the emperor. Precisely. ”

Su Jingxi's words fell. The surrounding concubines showed some disdain and disdain to a greater or lesser extent. Su Jingxi could feel it. The gaze that fell on her was not so pure. But she can understand.

It's just a small concubine. Not famous. Even if it's a hand-made painting. It's also worthless. This gift is only for the heart. But it's not so intentional. At best, it's just something new. Because I have never heard of anyone taking his painting as a gift for the emperor's birthday.

But it's a little secret between the two of them. How about others. Su Jingxi didn't care at all. He's the most important thing.

Zong Zhengjin raised his eyebrows. Get up and walk two steps in front of her. "Open it and let me see."

Su Jingxi untied the red line on the painting scroll. Hand him the axle head. Slowly retreat. Open the drawing.

As the painting unfolds. Zong Zhengjin gradually saw the content of the painting. I smiled when I saw it.

The concubines who were close next to them were also looking at it without a trace. I was stunned when I saw it.

It's three feet long. The painting shows a man and a woman. Sit side by side on a couch. Place under a peach blossom tree. Peach petals drifting in the wind. Rolled up the woman's loose skirt. Both have only one side. Look at each other. The corner of the woman's mouth smiled. The eyebrows and eyes are crooked. And the man could not see the whole picture. But the side face is soft. Look relaxed.

Shen Yun revealed. Take a few more looks. It is as if you can experience the joy and leisure of the people in the painting. The more you look at it, the more you can see that the man's side face is not much different from that of the emperor. And the woman's eyebrows and eyes are no different from Zhen Zhaoyi.

Zong Zhengjin chuckled. I didn't hide my good mood at all. "Looks like you've improved a lot. I am very relieved. ”

When the concubines heard this, they couldn't help but feel sour. The emperor had never spoken to them like this. Such a familiar tone. Gentle expression. All of them make them jealous.

Su Jingxi doesn't care about others. Laughed. "Does the emperor like it?"

"I like it." Zong Zhengjin replied cooperatively. Love this picture. I like you more as a person.

Su Jingxi was happy. It's not in vain that she has worked so hard to prepare for so long. It's not a high level. I still have to draw such a difficult picture. The effort and effort that goes into it. I can't go into details.

But. Fortunately, there is no waste.

He loved it. That's enough.

"Su Shunxian. Frame this commandment. Hang it in the Qianqing Palace. Zong Zhengjin turned his head and said.

The concubines listened. I almost went crazy with jealousy. If the eyes are a fire. I'm afraid that the painting has already been burned by them to the point that there is no ash left.

The Qianqing Palace is the place where the emperor rests. Hang there. Wouldn't the emperor be able to see him every day?

"Yes." Su Shunxian hurriedly stepped forward. Carefully put the painting away.

Su Jingxi achieved her heart. With a smile, he walked back to his place and sat down. Silent stabbing words to other concubines. Occasionally, I am in a good mood to reply with a few words.

The concubines in the back sent congratulatory gifts. There were no bright spots. In addition to Xiang Guifei, she gave a set of white jade polished chess sets. It's a sight to behold.

Su Jingxi didn't know that all the concubines this year had a tacit understanding. coincidentally chose to keep a low profile. Someone still prepared two sets of gifts. I don't want to offend people and deliberately take advantage of it.

Anyway, the end result is. Except that Su Jingxi's painting made him particularly satisfied. The response to the others was mediocre.

After the dedication. The feast was coming to an end. Zong Zhengjin will not stay last. Straight away.

The crowd saw this. I can't help but be a little disappointed. Still waiting to see if anyone will come out on top tonight. The Lord is gone. Naturally, they didn't have to think about it. But fortunately, the emperor did not Xuansu Jingxi. It can be regarded as comfort in disguise.

Waited for a moment. Su Jingxi also made an excuse. Returned to Guanju Palace.

He's not there. She didn't have a mind either.

On top of the feast. And it didn't serve any meals. Return to Guan Ju Palace. Su Jingxi had some dinner. Before I knew it, I was overwhelmed. Had to take a walk in the yard. to prevent food accumulation.

Look up and see the moon overhead. Even if it's not fifteen. But from Su Jingxi's point of view. It's still round. I just don't know if this moon is another moon.

". It was windy at night. Put on your cape. Ting Yao took out a pomegranate violet cloak. draped over her shoulders. Fasten the straps.

I thought about it. Road. "If the mother's stomach is not supported. Why don't you go to bed earlier? The hour is getting late. ”

Su Jingxi chuckled. "You think this palace is waiting for the emperor."

Listening to Yao, she didn't speak. But her expression showed that she really thought so.

Su Jingxi shook her head. "The palace is just accumulating. By the way, it's just to admire the moon. ”

Meantime. Su Jingxi couldn't help but think about it. I see him every day. Even if it's a couple in love. Such a high frequency. There is no space. There is no distance. I'm afraid it won't produce beauty.

Maybe it should be cold for a few days every now and then.

I haven't figured it out yet. Su Jingxi was pretentious by her own thoughts.

Is...... Ahh

"That's it. Let's go inside. Su Jingxi turned around and walked inside. There was a pause. "You go and see if the four princes are asleep. If he does not sleep, carry him to the house of the Lord. Wrapped in a cloak. Don't freeze. ”

If nothing else. He won't be coming tonight.

"Yes. Then the slave and maid went. Listen to Yao's answer. Turn and walk the other way.

Zichen Palace

"Your Majesty. Yan Shi has already gone in person. "Meng Wentian didn't attend the dinner tonight. Start in the afternoon. He was running around about it. The emperor's sudden command. Caught them off guard.

But they were caught off guard. It also means that General Ning will be caught off guard.

"He's definitely not going to be able to catch up." Zong Zhengjin was a little pity. Originally, his plan was at the end of December. i.e. at the end of the year. Guaranteed to be foolproof. But what comes to mind. Then it was firm again. "Shen Tian should have already taken away his military power."

Zong Zhengjin has always been used to thinking carefully. Plan for the long term. When preparing to deal with the Ning family. He had already ordered Shen Tian. Let them go to the border gate. It has been dormant for nearly two years. For the sake of changing military power. Able to cause no waves. The people don't have to lose their lives.

Although now the plan is in advance. But with Shen Tian's strategy. Timely action should be taken. And the decree he had given him earlier came into play.

If General Ning does not return to Beijing on time. That is disobedience. And Zong Zhengjin has even more open reasons to deal with him.

Return to Beijing. It's dead. Not going back to Beijing. It's even more dead. The point is only whether he cares about the lives of his wife and children.

"Your Majesty rest assured. Weichen also exchanged letters with Shen Tian a few days ago. He has been explained in detail. Let him improvise. Meng Wentian laughed. He's not planning ahead. Or have the ability to foresee. But...... Clever. Right. Clever.

Zong Zhengjin looked disdainful. Didn't tease him. Keep getting down to business. "I don't think Helian's house is very clean."

In fact. He has dealt with the family in the capital. There are the Yu family and the Yuan family first. This is something he absolutely cannot tolerate. There is the Shen family later. What was done. It's far beyond his bottom line. So none of them can live in the world.

Now. It's the Ning family again. It's not that he can't tolerate him. Rather, he should not be vain. Grasp the wealth. Unwilling to surrender military power. What is the use of disobedient minions? If he willingly stepped down from his current position. And his daughter didn't do anything like that. He might have spared his life.

Emperor. The most intolerable thing is rebellion.

"Why do you say that?" Meng Wentian was a little puzzled. Su Yonghou has always been very low-key. In his impression. He is also very humble and polite. Never heard of his badness.

Zong Zhengjin shook his head. He didn't know why. It's not just that the little woman mentioned that Ning Xiuying and Helian Lingyu were very close. It was because of this that he noticed the Su Yonghou behind Helian Lingyu. The Dark Guard didn't know much about the Marquis of Su Yong. Exactly. He felt that something was wrong.

As an emperor. Naturally, he couldn't just pay attention to the movements in the palace. Including the entire capital. and even the entire Chu and Zhou Kingdom. He wanted to be able to keep the Dark Guards all over the place. Keep track of all the movements. That's how it can happen at the very beginning of things. Or before it happens. Make a decision. Avoid greater casualties.

"No matter what. You send someone to keep an eye on it first. Don't take it lightly. Proceed with caution. If it's nothing, that's fine. If...... There is no mercy for killing. ”

Meng Wentian was shocked. Bow your hand. "Wechen obeys."

Meng Wentian was ready to retire. Then something came to mind. asked. "Weichen dared to ask the emperor where he was going to stay tonight."

The voice fell. The cool air around is overflowing. Shrinking back. "Wechen is just asking casually. Don't be angry, the emperor. If the emperor plans to stay in the Qianqing Palace. Why don't you take in Weichen? ”

"Get out."

Meng Wentian pursed his lips. Nor is it annoying. "Okay. Since the emperor is accompanied by beautiful women. And the minister departed alone. ”

After saying that, he walked out.

Zong Zhengjin watched his back disappear. before retracting his gaze.

How could he not know Meng Wentian's kindness. It's just him now. The revenge has been avenged. The enemy has long since withered his bones. owes it to the mother. No matter how much he makes up for it, he can't pay it back. These days of the year. He hated himself. Blame yourself. It's a pity that it's all useless.

The mother concubine can't come back.

He's just doing a lot of things. All in vain. That's right. On the contrary, it is better to let yourself go. Presumably. The mother concubine is under the nine springs. I guess that's what I wanted.

"The concubine only hopes. The child of a concubine. Able to be hassle-free. Grow up happily. ”

This is a phrase that the little woman often whispers in his ear.

His mother must have thought so.

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