Yin Tao was very surprised. Why was the Queen noticed it as soon as she entered the capital?
Little did she know that the spy agents dispatched within the palace were so pervasive.
It is said that the Admiral of the Nine Gates, who has a sensitive position, has sex several times a day and how long each time lasts. The head of the internal security knows all about it. With such a dense network of informants, how can the Qi family be singled out?
This is the so-called foot of the emperor.
Any movement in the market is under the control of the temple.
Although Yin Tao didn't quite understand the meaning, she could still smell the hint of being spied on.
Beijing is different from Qiongzhou. No matter what you do, you must always be vigilant and careful.
Logically speaking, Queen Su is not only her sister Jinlan, but also an old friend whom she met in Weimo. Such a relationship should not be guarded against.
However, Qi Xiao's name suddenly appeared on that edict, which inevitably aroused speculation.
Tell me, why does she want this child to enter the palace?
Even if you intend to give a reward, it can't be so unprovoked, right?
Thinking of this, Yin Tao couldn't help but murmur in her heart: Now that the world has changed, is the friendship in the past still the same as before?
Not sure!
Moreover, my husband once warned myself that Empress Su was good at maneuvering and decisive in killing, and was by no means the kind-hearted woman she imagined. When dealing with her, you must be extremely vigilant.
Otherwise, it is very likely that you will fall into her trap.
However, he also said that this woman now wants something from the Qi family, so there is a high probability that she will not make too many calculations.
In a word, you must not have the intention to harm others, and you must have the intention to guard against others.
In other words, it is necessary to be careful.
Between sisters and husband, Yin Tao unswervingly chose to believe in her husband.
It is clear at a glance which one is far and which one is close.
With a slightly complicated mood, Yin Tao took Qi Xiao into the palace.
The little eunuch who led the way thought that when they entered the palace for the first time, they would be stunned from ear to ear by the splendor of the emperor's home, but the result was completely the opposite.
The two of them looked like they were traveling at home, with no surprise on their faces.
Especially what Qi Xiao said, "I really didn't expect that the emperor would live in such an old-fashioned place without tiles on the floor."
drink!
This sentence made the little eunuch so shocked that he almost fell down.
The group of people just kept walking, and after passing the first three halls, they entered the harem area.
When I raised my eyes, I saw Queen Su standing there with a smile on her face, looking very happy.
Upon seeing this, Yin Tao hurriedly took a few steps forward to salute, but unexpectedly, she was stopped by Su Liu's hands.
"We are our sisters, so why should we be so polite?"
"There is a difference between the king and his ministers, so how can we mess up the rules?"
"..."
After some warm greetings, Queen Su insisted on exempting herself from the meeting etiquette.
Qi Xiao also took advantage of the situation and bowed slightly, which was regarded as a courtesy.
Afterwards, Su Liu took Yin Tao's slender hand, looked up and down and said with emotion: "My sister is still as young as she was, just like she was eighteen years old. She is so young, it is really enviable!"
After a pause, she sighed again: "Look at me again, I have some white hair."
Yin Tao said hurriedly: "The empress's appearance is still the same as before. She looks like she has just reached her haircut age. How can she look older in the whole body?"
"Oh, is it so?"
"Um!"
Next, we entered the expected part of reminiscing about old times, and then came the topic of skin care that women like to talk about the most.
What fruits to eat, what tea to drink, what rouge to apply, what gouache to apply, etc.
However, Qi Xiao, who was listening on the side, felt a little bored.
He couldn't talk about any of these topics, nor could he say a professional word. He just sat there or stood there.
Just as he was about to urinate and run away, he was suddenly stopped by Queen Su who was watching all the way.
"I heard that your name is Qi Xiao, is that true or not?"
"Well……"
Yin Tao saw the astonishment on his face and hurriedly answered: "To tell you the truth, the dog's name is indeed Qi Xiao."
Taking this opportunity, Su Liu brought the topic to him, "This child is really handsome. I like him very much."
"Come here! There's a reward!"
"Here!"
Eh~~
Where did this happen?
How do you say that the reward is rewarded?
Yin Tao's wonderful eyes sparkled, seemingly knowing what was happening but not knowing why.
Naturally, Qi Xiao is not as thoughtful and thoughtful as his aunt. He has always accepted monetary gifts, and the more, the better.
She is the noble Lord of the Sixth Palace, so the amount she spends must be quite large.
Facts have proved that sometimes, the greater the hope, the greater the disappointment.
That's it now.
The queen's shot was just a few dry silver ingots, and she didn't even bother to take out a decent golden melon seed. In comparison, it was not even one percent as good as grandma's shot.
Qi Xiao sighed in disappointment: "Tsk..."
Um?
His reaction was all seen by Su Liu: It's really weird, why does this child still show an expression of being too young?
Little did he know that this child was extremely wealthy, so how could he care about the small amount of money she rewarded him with.
Even so, Qi Xiao still thanked Yin Tao for this grace.
For Empress Su, her attempt to win people's hearts was not successful, but it did bring them closer to each other.
Yes, the atmosphere when we talked was much more harmonious than before.
"I feel that this child is very destined for my royal family."
"It's fate..."
Yin Tao pursed her lips, murmured something, and looked at Queen Su with a puzzled expression.
Qi Xiao was also confused when he heard this, and his eyes were filled with confusion.
"Your Majesty said that he wants to summon Qi Xiao to the palace to serve as the young prince's companion. I wonder what my sister thinks about this?"
"What? Let him enter the palace... to be the prince's companion?"
"Well! Your Majesty feels that the Qi family has made great contributions to the country and the country, so they should be showered with divine grace to show the friendship between the monarch and his ministers."
This statement contains two levels of meaning.
First, this move comes from His Majesty’s holy will. As a minister, you basically cannot violate it.
Secondly, the Holy Emperor clearly affirmed the Qi family's great contribution and took it as a reward.
If the above two are combined, this becomes a very typical imperial favor.
In fact, this decision was the result of discussions between the emperor and the empress.
Although their starting points are different, their attitudes toward restraint are highly consistent.
Therefore, as soon as the queen said it, the emperor who was listening happily agreed.
In this way, Qi Xiao becomes a clever move that does not appear to be a proton, but actually acts as a proton.
Crucially, this move can also play a role in beautifying the relationship between the monarch and his ministers.
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