"The Prime Minister's words are a bit unreasonable," Xiao Ji said slowly, his expression a little disdainful, "I was only a teenager when I went to the battlefield to lead troops to fight, and I am much richer than you with my experience in dealing with foreign countries." ”

"General Xiao, don't change your concept, we receive foreign envoys, but we need to show them our etiquette, not fight with others!"

The prime minister would not be willing to give up at all, and sneered at each other, "In case General Xiao has some inconsiderate manners, it will make the foreigners feel that we look down on them, and it will affect the diplomatic relations between our two countries at that time, which is not a trivial matter." ”

"The prime minister's concern is purely groundless, this general has always advanced and retreated, but the emperor has praised it himself, could it be that the prime minister thinks what the emperor said is wrong?" Xiao Ji's face did not change, and he choked back directly.

Dealing with an old fox like the prime minister is not to be a little soft-hearted, otherwise he will be allowed to take advantage of the loophole.

"I'm not ......" The prime minister instantly reacted that Xiao Ji was digging a pit for himself, and turned his head directly to look at the emperor.

"Okay, don't quarrel," the emperor didn't want to listen to the prime minister's words at all, and waved his hand directly, "Since you can't argue, then it's better to deal with this matter together, I will give all the rights to the two of you, if there is any accident, you two must give me a reasonable explanation." ”

Although this may seem like a desperate move, it also implies a way of balancing.

Xiao Ji shook his head secretly, he was not surprised by the emperor's decision.

This matter is not big or small, but letting anyone in power may have a bad impact, so the emperor simply asked the two of them to be in charge of this matter and contain each other.

It's really a good calculation.

Xiao Ji's eyes changed slightly, but the expression on his face did not change in the slightest.

The prime minister had obviously guessed this ending a long time ago, restrained his expression, and nodded respectfully.

"Oh, by the way, the queen said a few days ago that the palace was not too lively, and she was clamoring for me to find a few ladies for her to come in and relieve her boredom, but I was really annoyed by her quarrel, so I simply came to trouble you," the emperor smiled and spoke, his tone was indeed not refusal, "The things of the previous year should have been dealt with almost all the time, just right, let your wives come into the palace for a day!" ”

Nominally playful, in fact it's beating.

Xiao Ji raised her eyebrows slightly, and saw through everything directly.

But since the emperor has spoken, they can't refuse, so they can only nod their heads.

"Okay, it's almost the New Year, you don't have to be so restrained, go home early," the emperor waved his hand lazily, as if he didn't want to say anything more.

Xiao Ji and the prime minister naturally couldn't stay here longer, so they turned around and left the hall directly.

"Your Majesty, you let your concubines carry it for you." Empress Shi Shiran walked out from behind the screen and looked at the emperor coquettishly.

"Isn't that what you said?" The emperor stretched out his hand and pulled her over, and gave her a meaningful look.

"Yes, yes," the queen nodded, and continued with his words, "The concubine has been very bored recently, but fortunately the emperor is concerned." ”

The emperor was very satisfied with the queen's reaction, patted the queen's hand, and seemed to mention it inadvertently, "By the way, the use of your palace hasn't risen for a long time, right?" Go back and talk to the eunuch in charge. ”

It's something to seal her mouth.

The smile on the queen's face remained unchanged, and she nodded affectionately, "The concubine thanked the emperor, but the emperor hasn't come to the concubine for a long time, do you want to try the concubine's craftsmanship tonight?" ”

"Okay," the emperor knew that the queen was asking for a reward here, so he didn't say anything, and directly agreed.

Xiao Fu, finally finished everything, Cheng Shuiyao lay down on the bed, feeling that his bones were about to fall apart.

"I'm so tired today!" Xiao Ji entered the house, looked at Cheng Shuiyao, who had no image at all, and pinched her shoulder with some distress.

"I don't know now that it's not a good thing to have too many shops," Cheng Shuiyao looked helpless, and her voice was a little hoarse.

"Done with today's business?" Xiao Ji's eyes flashed, and he tentatively spoke.

"Well, if nothing else, I'll be able to spend the rest of my day!" Cheng Shuiyao didn't hear anything wrong with his voice, and opened her mouth happily, as if her wonderful life tomorrow had appeared in front of her.

"I'm afraid...... It's going to be an accident," Xiao Ji said helplessly, turning Cheng Shuiyao in a different direction and letting her face herself.

"Ahh Cheng Shuiyao looked at Xiao Ji's expression, and instantly reacted that something was wrong, and said bitterly, "What happened again?" ”

"The emperor said that the queen mother has been bored lately, and no one has to accompany her to relieve her boredom, so he asked you and the prime minister's wife to enter the palace to accompany her." Xiao Ji rubbed Cheng Shuiyao's collapsed face, and she was really a little distressed.

"Forget it about accompanying the queen to relieve her boredom, why do you want to bring the prime minister's wife?" Cheng Shuiyao spoke depressedly, impatience written all over her face.

She and the Prime Minister's wife are almost pulling their hair and fighting now, and they are completely disgusted with each other, and now it is difficult for her to let her and the Prime Minister's wife pretend to be okay.

"The emperor wants to check and balance the two of us, and there is no way to do it!" Xiao Ji waved his hand, he was also very aggrieved, but he had no choice but to be an order from the emperor, and he couldn't resist the order!

"Okay, I know it's not your problem," Cheng Shuiyao saw that Xiao Ji was a little self-blaming, and hurriedly comforted her, "I don't mean to blame you, it's just a few simple complaints, don't think about it, you're also tired these days, just take a break these two days." ”

"Hmm," Xiao Ji nodded, his voice a little tired.

It's almost the New Year, and there are a lot of things in the barracks, and he has been busy these days, so he really can't tell so much attention.

"Let's drink saliva, this is just sent by the shop, and it is said to be this year's new tea." Cheng Shuiyao blinked, picked up a cup from the table, and poured some tea.

"Hmm." Xiao Ji took the tea, and when he saw that the tea was not too hot, he drank it directly.

"It's really good tea, and the aftertaste of the brewed tea is a little sweet," Xiao Ji nodded and commented seriously.

It must be sweet, after all, it is soaked in spiritual spring water.

Cheng Shuiyao smiled secretly in her heart, but her face did not show it at all, and she nodded approvingly.

The next day, it was very nice.

Cheng Shuiyao packed up early in the morning and entered the palace before dawn.

As for why she went so early......

To avoid the Prime Minister's wife, of course!

Cheng Shuiyao thought angrily as she jumped out of the carriage.

But coincidentally, as soon as she raised her eyes, she made eye contact with the prime minister's wife.