Emperor Xingyuan stared at the book for a moment: "This is the book outside the palace?" ”

Concubine Shu's heart tightened, and she said stubbornly: "Yes...... The concubine heard that this book was particularly popular in the capital, and she was really curious, so she asked Xiao Mingzi to buy it and take a look. ”

Over the years, Concubine Shu has taken care of the queen, and in the eyes of many people, she has the reality of a queen, but only Concubine Shu knows best that she has never been as relaxed as a wife in the face of her husband.

Whether it is her or the other women in this harem, the emperor's attitude towards them is condescending.

It's just that some people see it, like her. There are also some people who are too stupid and want to be loved by the emperor.

Because of her sobriety, Concubine Shu had to be cautious in front of Emperor Xingyuan.

"I see." Emperor Xingyuan came over today to discuss her bastard nephew with Concubine Shu, but the trembling palace people, the blood stains on the gold bricks, all of this made him lose the interest to stay.

"Concubine Shu still don't make a big fuss about her nephew, her own body is the most important."

"Thank you Your Majesty for your concern, the concubine knows."

Emperor Xingyuan nodded, turned and left.

The eunuch holding the book hesitated, and because he didn't dare to make his own decisions without Emperor Xingyuan's explanation, he silently took "Painted Skin" away.

Concubine Shu looked at the door, her face sank.

The emperor ordered Jin Linwei to beat his nephew in public, why not sweep her face, and came over today without pain and said a few words and left.

If it was - a beautiful face appeared in Concubine Shu's mind, and her face was even more angry.

That's really a shadow of their life, but luckily that person will never come back.

Concubine Shu's expression was slightly relaxed, and she swept to Xiao Mingzi, who was kneeling: "Get down!" ”

Xiao Mingzi didn't dare to raise his head, and quickly retreated.

Emperor Xingyuan returned to the palace, and after a sweep of his eyes, he found that the chamberlain had brought back the notebook.

"Show it to me."

The chamberlain's name is Sun Yan, and he is one of the best among the eunuchs, and of course he is humble enough in front of Emperor Xingyuan.

"Yes." Sun Yan tore off the waist seal on the book, quickly turned the pages of the book and checked it, and then presented the book to Emperor Xingyuan.

Emperor Xingyuan took the script and flipped through it.

Sun Yanhou didn't dare to disturb on the side, so he gave the little waiter a look.

Those who can enter here on errands are all clever, and the small maid hurriedly moved the candlestick to this side.

The light became brighter and brighter, and Emperor Xingyuan looked more seriously.

Time passed little by little, and Sun Yan couldn't help but remind: "Your Majesty, it's time to rest, carefully hurt your eyes." ”

Emperor Xingyuan looked away from the book and took a sip of water.

Sun Yan was just about to reach out and take the book away, but was held down by Emperor Xingyuan: "I will look at it for another quarter of an hour." ”

A quarter of an hour?

Sun Yan thought about it, and silently added hot water to the half-empty cup.

A quarter of an hour later.

"Your Majesty, the time has come."

Emperor Xingyuan didn't raise his head: "Look at it for another moment, no, two quarters of an hour." ”

The corners of Sun Yan's mouth twitched, knowing the emperor's temper, and did not persuade again.

Two quarters of an hour later.

"Your Majesty, it's really time to rest, tomorrow will be early-"

Emperor Xingyuan slapped the book and sank his face: "At this hour, I am often still correcting and correcting the folds, how can I read the script?" ”

Sun Yan lowered his head and didn't dare to say anything more.

"Don't ramble on it anymore, wait until I'm done."

Sun Yan: "......"

As the night deepened, and the candlesticks were already full of candle tears, Emperor Xingyuan finally put down the book, got up and rubbed his eyes.

Grandpa Sun's expression was numb.

"What is the origin of Mr. Songling?"

After reading a good-looking book, it is normal for people to want to pay attention to the person who wrote the book.

Sun Yan was asked: "The slave doesn't know much about these things outside the palace. ”

Perhaps, he should find time to go to the Green Pine Bookstore.

Emperor Xingyuan was not angry at Sun Yan's ignorance, and ordered: "Let the Marquis of Changle come to see me tomorrow." ”

"Yes."

The next day, the ministers found the big black circles on Emperor Xingyuan's face, and immediately wondered.

Recently, government affairs have been going well, and there has been no news of natural and man-made disasters in various places, does the emperor still stay up late to deal with political affairs?

This is really a shame for a courtier!

So Emperor Xingyuan felt the efforts of his ministers, and the early dynasty dragged on for half an hour than usual before dispersing.

Emperor Xingyuan was dizzy, he almost didn't hold on, and finally survived until the scattered dynasty, and fell asleep with his eyes closed.

Sun Yan didn't dare to disturb and silently stood by the side.

I don't know how long it took, and a voice asked, "Is Changle Hou here?" ”

Sun Yan hurriedly said: "Changle Hou is already waiting outside. ”

"Pass him in."

After a while, He Qingxiao walked in.

"Wechen has seen Your Majesty."

Emperor Xingyuan showed a little smile on his face: "Qingxiao, how many times have you said it, I am also your uncle, relax." ”

After a few words of gossip, Emperor Xingyuan explained what He Qingxiao was going to do: "I am a little curious about what kind of person Mr. Songling who wrote "Painted Skin", you go and inquire." ”

He Qingxiao responded silently, and frowned when he walked out of the palace gate.

The things that the emperor explained to him were all related to hundreds of officials and nobles, and this was the first time that ordinary people were specifically investigated.

But no matter whether the task is suitable or not, what the emperor has assigned must be done.

Originally, this kind of thing was directly ordered to investigate, He Qingxiao thought about it, changed into civilian clothes and went straight to Qingsong Bookstore.

At this time, there are many people in the bookstore.

Shopkeeper Hu stared at the dwindling books on the shelves, and his heart was dripping blood.

This won't last a few days and will be sold out, and every guest who leaves empty-handed will be a small amount of money flying away.

"Shopkeeper."

"Huh?" Shopkeeper Hu came back to his senses and saw Master He in civilian clothes, hesitating how to say hello.

He Qingxiao asked in a low voice, "Is your owner here?" I'm looking for her. ”

"Wait a minute."

Shopkeeper Hu hurriedly sent the stone to report to Xinyu.

After a while, Shi ran back, came to He Qingxiao's side and whispered: "The owner said that there are many people in the bookstore, if you want to talk about business, let the villain take you to the east courtyard." ”

"Labor leads the way."

Xin Yu and the others were at the stone table in the courtyard, and when they saw He Qingxiao coming with the stone, they got up to greet him.

"What's the matter with Lord He's looking for me?" After sitting down, Xin Yu lifted the teapot and poured tea for He Qingxiao.

He Qingxiao looked at the girl with a calm expression and opened her mouth: "Miss Kou, can you tell me about Mr. Songling's situation?" ”

Xin Yu held the teapot for a moment, and there was confusion in his eyes: "Why did Lord He suddenly ask Mr. Songling?" ”

"I watched "Painted Skin" today and asked about Mr. Songling."

Originally, the matter explained by the emperor should not be spread outside, but He Qingxiao said it easily, so easily that he was surprised when he said it, and then calmed down.

Speaking of which, he didn't think so much about the errand of Jinlinwei's pacification, and that one was just obedience to the imperial power in his heart.

When he was disgusted by the life of the Hou Mansion full of imperial servants, He Qingxiao realized that he was not a conformist character.

And Miss Kou is also such a person.