Chapter 398: The Feast Begins
"Retreatβ"
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"Yesterday I heard that the Admiral of Dongchang will be back today.....
"What's the matter, is Lord Wang going to go to the city gate to greet you?"
"Where are the words.... How can we literati have bones, how can we grovel? β
The morning sun dragged the shadows of people on the ground, one after another, the hundred officials who withdrew from the main hall were ready to go home, or go to inspect the office, and the heavy figures stepped on the shaking reflection step by step towards the Xihua Gate, on the way, whispered some words.
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The north gate, the city wall that lasted for half a month is still being repaired, carrying the burden, carrying the vehicles, the workers are sweating profusely in this early morning, the originally closed city gate, slowly opened, in front of a team of people, the flag fiercely came.
The official named Qin Hui stood at the gate and lowered his eyes, and then, the sound of wheels pressing against the masonry stopped not far from him, and he bowed down and retreated to the side. Lowering his gaze, the horse's hooves slowly came into view, and he could even feel the strong smell exhaled from the horse's mouth in front of him.
"The Overseer let you in. β
"Yes. β
Qin Hui bowed again, walked around the black-robed eunuch on horseback, moved to the frame, stepped on the small stool and got on the chariot, opened the door, and carefully knelt down to the opposite side when he entered.
"Everyone in the world thinks that this governor is in the east factory, but the eunuch is powerful, and it is a bit embarrassing to greet him with courtesy, why, he will come here alone, not afraid of his colleagues chewing the root of your tongue behind your back?"
When the silver knife cut the small petal melon and fruit and put it between his lips, Bai Ning looked at the middle-aged man sitting opposite him expressionlessly.
Then chew until the juice soaks your lips.
β.... That is the shallow people of the world, do not know what Dongchang does, will be able to greet the Admiral at the city gate, just for the hero. Qin Hui, who was sitting on his lap, spoke in a calm tone, but the slight tremor still couldn't escape Bai Ning's gaze, after all, the body of martial arts was keen, and the subtle differences were easy to distinguish.
Bai Ning threw the knife on the low table and leaned back against the cushion, "We don't want to go around in circles, and I don't like you scholars, let's just say it, since you are willing to stand in line, it's very good, you are the first Wenchen to stand up, in the court, don't look at those people who are submissive to Bendu, you really have to be convinced, I'm afraid there is no one, after all, it is impossible for our family to put a knife on their necks all the time, this work still depends on self-consciousness." β
"Yes, I would think that Lord Admiral should still focus on subduing a group of literati, after all, governing the place still depends on their ......" The figure on the opposite side was very casual, but Qin Hui didn't dare to make a mistake, and he was cautious when he spoke and moved.
On the soft cushion, Bai Ning, who was leaning on it, was cold like a poisonous snake entrenched there, staring at the middle-aged man who was advising....... While speaking, the bumpy carriage gradually stopped, and Bai Ning interrupted the other party's continued topic, "It's time to the palace, go down." He stood up and reached out to pat Qin Hui's back.
The weak body that was about to get out of the car couldn't help but stumble, and almost fell to the ground, in the line of sight, surrounded by red and white palace walls, extending in all directions like a maze, behind him, Bai Ning had already crossed him, strode forward with his hands, and hundreds of Dongchang fans on both sides broke their knives to open the way.
"When you get to the palace, you have to have the rules of the palace, and our family is no exception, so the carriage won't sit, yes, don't mind. The figure walking in front said.
Behind, Qin Hui's figure followed half a step and arched his hand: "Yes, how dare you." β
"Although you have only been in the Imperial Observatory for a short time, we think that you are not bad. Bai Ning stretched out his finger and shook it in mid-air, "Last month, this governor seems to have killed a royal historian, you go and make up for it, and you will take office tomorrow." β
Qin Hui was stunned for a moment, and his footsteps immediately followed again, before he could speak. In front, Bai Ning's fingers curled in mid-air, rolled into a fist in the palm of his hand, and accentuated his voice: "However, this governor wants to remind you, since I can whip you up, I can kick you down, and even die." So..... After taking office, we must think twice before doing things, and don't waste our family's hard work. β
"Yes, I see. β
"It's good to have your promise. β
The palace wall moved slowly backwards in the line of sight, and finally the outline of the vertical arch hall was revealed in the line of sight, Qin Hui said goodbye to Bai Ning here, and if he went back, he was about to enter the harem, and he couldn't continue to go forward.
The figure of a single shadow parted ways, Bai Ning crossed the arch, went to Cining Palace, when walking on the small gravel road linked by the eaves of the corridor, he heard the laughter of children, and then passed, not far from the covered bridge, in the pavilion near the flower garden in front of Cining Palace, Zhao Yi's small figure rode on a small yellow door, excited as a horse, and there were several small palace maids next to him clapping their hands to cheer for the little emperor.
And the Empress Dowager Zheng Wan was sitting in the pavilion listening to the musician's voice, her brows were tightly knit and she didn't know what she was thinking, and soon, when the palace maid saw Bai Ning coming, she hurriedly whispered in her ear.
The furrowed brow furrowed, and his gaze passed.
"The Queen Mother is so Yaxing. β
The black stepping on the stone steps of the pavilion, Bai Ning's figure had already arrived in the pavilion, and arched his hand towards the woman, "Weichen has seen the Queen Mother." β
"Admiral, excuse me. Zheng Wan showed an unnatural smile on her face, got up slightly, and raised her arm weakly.
But after that, Bai Ning didn't look at the other party, but looked at the little eunuch who was riding a horse, the little emperor on his back, and a few palace maids clapping and laughing. The few people who were watching him were so frightened that they couldn't say anything, and they stood in place trembling all over.
"Is it fun?" Bai Ning's voice was calm, and he walked over and squatted in front of the little emperor who was a little confused, and said this.
The hand touched the other party's little head, and the cold voice rose again: "Our family has only been away for half a month, it seems that you are very happy, is this how the emperor taught?"
"Pull it down, twenty boards per person, and it's really hit. The eunuch of Dongchang, who leaned towards the government and the opposition, picked up Zhao Yi from the ground and whispered a word, and several guards next to him came up and took away the palace maids and eunuchs one by one.
"Ahh The little emperor who couldn't speak was lying on Bai Ning's shoulder with some fear, looking at his mother, his little hand reached over and wanted to hug him, but the woman over there didn't dare to speak, just grabbed the handkerchief tightly.
When he walked to the stone steps with the figure of the child in his arms, Bai Ning straightened the child, and a smile appeared on his indifferent face, "Your Majesty, what is the fun with those little eunuchs, come, uncle will take you to see how to kill people." β
"Ahh Huh?"
Looking at the person who teased him, Zhao Yi seemed to know something, pointed outside, probably thinking that the person holding him was going to take him out to play, and clapped his little palms happily.
"Good.... Uncle will take you out to play, let's see how a big man named Qiong Demon was killed. β
Bai Ning hugged the little emperor and glanced at the woman over there, and said lightly: "Queen Mother, Weichen retires." β
The woman bit her lip, then smiled reluctantly and nodded.
PS: Actually, everything that should be abused is done, and the rest of this volume is probably more exciting and cool.