Pomegranate followed Shu Shu out of the Qianqing Palace, and when she looked back and saw that Concubine Zhao had already gone away, she followed a few steps and asked: "Niangniang, do you want to go back again, after all, the Empress Dowager has an edict that the emperor must eat the meal." ”

Shu Shu shook his head: "No need, let the big plum guard, just remember to send some food to the emperor." ”

Pomegranate said: "Niangniang, the slave and maid ask more, are you unhappy because the emperor refuses to eat, or ...... For Concubine Zhao? ”

Shu Shu nervously asked, "I don't look happy, do I?" All on your face? ”

After getting the positive answer from Pomegranate, Shu Shu was ashamed: "This is not good, how can you show your emotions on your face, aunt, you have to remind me next time." ”

"Niangniang, the slave is concerned about whether you are unhappy, but it doesn't mean that you are not good to show your face." Pomegranate said gently, "At your current age, don't push yourself too hard, even if you are the empress dowager, it is not so great from the beginning." ”

Shu Shu smiled and went straight to Cining Palace, the Empress Dowager's explanation was not done, and she still had to go to ask for guilt.

Naturally, Yu'er wouldn't blame Shu Shu, but she soon heard that Concubine Zhao had arrived at the Qianqing Palace first, and she was ordered by the Queen Mother, and Xuan Ye might be in a dilemma, so she resigned.

After lunch, Shu Shu left, and Su Mala said to Yu'er: "Concubine Zhao has been running to Ningshou Palace very diligently these days, and the Queen Mother seems to like this child very much." ”

Yu'er slowly folded the letter to Yatu, and said disappreciatively: "Back then, in order to gain a foothold in the Sixth Palace, Yuan Xi did not hesitate to come to Cining Palace to be a florist, and Lingzhao intended to coax the Queen Mother to like it, there is nothing bad about this matter itself, and you and I will look at the rest." ”

"Look at Concubine Zhao, will you go the wrong way?" Su Mala was worried, "Now that I think about it, why did I put people in Yikun Palace, the original Yikun Palace didn't take a detour." ”

"That's it now, for the sake of Fuquan's face, let's write off the past." Yu'er said, "As for Lingzhao, we can't be partial, can we only allow Shu Shu and Xuan Ye to be good, but not for her to be good with Xuan Ye?" Either way, it's between their children, and it's our business. When we do everything we need to do, let's ask the children how to behave. ”

"You are so fair, but outsiders will not think so, sooner or later in the future, you will have to distinguish between high and low." Su Mala said, "The two children will also have their own considerations in their hearts. ”

"Then let them go." Yu'er sealed the envelope, handed it to Su Mala and asked her to send someone to Horqin, and said disdainfully, "You have followed me for so many years, do I care about other people's opinions?" ”

In the evening of this day, Xuan Ye came to Cining Palace alone from the study, and the child who hadn't eaten much for two days finally knew that he was hungry, so he took a big bite of rice and pulled it into his mouth, eating it very fragrantly.

Yu'er patiently waited for her grandson to finish the meal before saying to Xuan Ye: "I'm very hungry, and overeating again is not good for my health." The Imperial Grandmother hoped that this was the last time. Xuan Ye, you should know better than anyone how important it is to have a healthy and strong body, and whoever you toss should not toss your own body. ”

"Imperial Grandmother, Ao Bai makes me lose my appetite." Xuan Ye said, "My stomach and throat are like being tied up by something, and I can't eat anything." ”

Yu'er asked, "Are you afraid of him?" ”

Xuan Ye nodded without hesitation: "Imperial grandmother, I'm afraid of him, I'm afraid that he will suddenly wave his fists at me in the court one day, and I can't beat him." ”

Yu'er said softly: "Tomorrow, you will go to the court, you will look down again, where Tong Guogang is standing." ”

"Uncle?" Xuan Ye asked.

"Tong Guogang will protect you and will never let Ao Bai do anything to you." Yu'er said, "Ao Bai is also old, and the tall man is just a false shell, your uncle is in the prime of life, and he is in the prime of life, so it is more than enough to deal with him alone." Since you ascended the throne, the imperial grandmother has told him that from now on, he will be everywhere, and he will not be seen anywhere, can you understand? ”

Xuan Ye asked his grandmother: "Have you sent someone to protect your grandson secretly?"

Yu'er bowed her head: "Needless to say, the guards in the Qianqing Palace don't need to say much, even those little eunuchs are also good at fists and feet, and each of them can protect you." But Xuan Ye, what can really protect you is yourself. ”

Xuan Ye bowed his head: "What the imperial grandmother said is true." ”

Yu'er said solemnly: "Then start by eating well, and don't let me tell you again." ”

Xuan Ye got up and said, "Imperial Grandmother, don't be angry. ”

"Sit down and talk, how can the imperial grandmother be angry, she is worried about you." Yu'er softened a little and asked again, "Just now, the queen and Concubine Zhao are here, do you know?" Did you shirk it, or did Da Lizi deal with it for you? ”

Xuan Ye replied solemnly: "I know, on one side is you, and on the other side is the emperor's mother, and the grandson can only send them away." ”

"Okay, leave Cining Palace for a while, and go to Ningshou Palace to ask the Queen Mother for peace." Yu'er said, "As for the queen and Concubine Zhao, you can watch and deal with it yourself, the imperial grandmother will not interfere, and she doesn't want to teach you anything, this is a matter between you." ”

Xuan Ye became serious: "Imperial grandmother, there is something that my grandson wants to tell you." ”

"What's wrong?" Yu'er picked up the tea and drank it, "Queen? Or Concubine Zhao? ”

"The grandson sent someone to intercept the letters they sent home." Xuan Ye said.

Yu'er was stunned, holding the tea bowl and paused: "Xuanye, you?" ”

Xuan Ye said: "Suo Etu repeatedly asked about the affairs of the palace, but Shu Shu's family letter only asked if Sony's health was good, and never said much about the palace. And the correspondence between Kubilong and Concubine Zhao is unsightly, and Concubine Zhao will tell her father about the affairs in the palace, big and small, which is really chilling. ”

Yu'er sighed, at this moment, Ling Zhao lost the hearts of the people in front of Xuan Ye from the beginning, even if Ling Zhao is willing to get rid of the family and be completely loyal to the emperor in the future, once the trust is damaged, no matter how much it is repaired, it will not be able to fill the rift.

"Be cautious, don't let them find out." Yu'er could only say, "The imperial grandmother can discuss the affairs of the court and politics with you, and you will tell me about the affairs of the harem after you think about it." ”

"Grandson will not treat Niu Hulu badly." Xuan Ye said, "Only she can bear me, not me, if one day, she is not qualified to continue to stay in this Forbidden City, and her grandson will also send her away." ”

Yu'er's heart was hot, and her eyes were slightly moist: "The imperial grandmother knows." ”

After that, standing under the eaves of the palace and watching her grandson leave, Yu'er took a deep breath and remembered what she said to Su Mala many years ago.

At that time, she thought that she could live a comfortable and good life, but as a result, Fulin's temperament changed greatly, and the road of life became narrower and narrower. Now, Yu'er wants to say this again, she can live a good life, she will definitely be able to.

"It's still cold, let's get in." Su Mala came from behind and persuaded, "The emperor has gone away, what do you see." ”

Yu'er smiled at Su Mala: "I won't tell you." ”

Winter goes to spring, and April in the Forbidden City is full of flowers.

Lingzhao was instructed by his father to build a relationship with the Queen Mother, and would go to Ningshou Palace every day to accompany the Queen Mother to relieve her boredom. But every time she passed the Imperial Garden, she would stop and gaze, where there were memories of her and the Emperor, the boy who made her feel tender for the first time.

It's a pity that in such a beautiful April, the court is not peaceful.

On this day, Sony, who had been sick for a long time, trembled and went to court, and the four auxiliary ministers had seats in the court to show their dignity, and Xuan Ye specially ordered the big plum to add a cushion to Sony.

And Sony came today to invite the emperor to resign from the post of auxiliary minister and return to the Son of Heaven.

Although it is a matter of time before the emperor is in power, but the first emperor was fourteen years old, and now he is only thirteen years old, even if it is only a year early, it will be a great loss for the courtiers in the center of power.

One year is enough time for them to do a lot of things to get more benefits.

Although Ao Bai was indignant and dissatisfied in his heart, he did not express his position in time, and Su Ke Saha was naturally silent, and Suke Saha was indecisive and did not speak for a while.

Xuan Ye sat alone on the head, but he was calm: "I am still young, and I invite the four of you to Cining Palace to discuss this matter with the Empress Dowager." ”

Everyone guessed that this was the result, but Xuan Ye's bearing made them have to secretly weigh the little emperor's ability in their hearts.

After the dispersal of the dynasty, Sonny and the others went to Cining Palace, and the others left the palace and were talking about this matter, so soon, the entire capital knew that the first auxiliary minister implored the emperor to govern himself.

Not long after Shu Shu learned about this from the pomegranate's mouth, Xuan Ye came, saying that he wanted to teach Shu Shu to play chess, and Shu Shu told the truth: "The concubine will be able to do it when she is a child." ”

Xuan Ye was not convinced: "It doesn't mean that I will be good, I have obtained the true inheritance of Nan Huairen." ”

Shu Shuwaner: "Your Majesty, it's better to win or lose today, let's make a promise." ”

Xuan Ye asked, "What do you want?" ”

Shu Shu said: "I want to go to an open place with the emperor and fly a kite." ”

Xuan Ye said without hesitation: "There is no need to bet on winning or losing, we will go the day after tomorrow." You think of something else, and tell me after you play chess. ”

Shu Shu agreed, and ordered Pomegranate to take the chess, and the big plums all retreated, leaving only the emperor and queen together.

In the crisp sound of the chess pieces falling, Xuan Ye said: "Shu Shu, your grandfather is playing today, and he wants me to be in power." ”

Shu Shu bowed: "The concubine listened to Pomegranate." ”

Xuan Ye said: "On the road to pro-government, there will inevitably be many obstacles, and there is one thing I want to tell you first. ”

Shu Shu looked at Xuan Ye: "Your Majesty, you just have to command." ”

"Being pro-government means that I am an adult, and I ......am an adult," Xuan Ye put down the chess pieces in his hand and looked at Shu Shu seriously, "It means a lot of things, including men and women, including my heirs." ”

Shu Shu's cheeks were slightly red, and he tried to calm down: "The concubine understands." ”

Xuan Ye shook his head: "What you understand is your own business, but I am not the only one, I hope that you can also understand my business." ”

Shu Shu pursed his lips, his eyes were engraved with the emperor's expression, he was very solemn, he was discussing with himself.

Xuan Ye said: "I have seen Eniang's tears, but now I also understand the helplessness of Huang Ama, Shu Shu, in the future, I will definitely make you sad, definitely." ”

Shu Shu's gaze returned to the chessboard, and after thinking about it for a while, he took a step of chess, and said in his mouth: "Your Majesty, last time, we no longer have the qualifications to be children, so ten or twenty years later, in this life, we do not have the qualifications to be ordinary men and women in the world, you are the emperor, and the concubine is the queen." ”