In the spring, the young leaves swayed in the palace, first decorated with scattered pink flowers, and then one morning when I opened the window, I saw all kinds of flowers blooming.
The two adults, Wu and Zheng, had no interest in enjoying the spring scenery while walking.
They had seen the palace at its most beautiful, but to them the palace today was like a garden that had suffered a disaster. No matter how full of flowers it was, it was still barren.
"The flowers, plants and trees have been repaired by craftsmen."
"The carved ornaments are also being rearranged."
"They are all made according to the old warehouse stock drawings."
"What do you think, adults?"
The accompanying officials were noisy with introductions and inquiries, and the two adults Wu and Zheng finally couldn't bear their temper and stopped.
"How do we know what's going on?" they asked, "We were in court, and we didn't go to the garden every day."
The accompanying officials smiled coquettishly: "The ones we have visited are always better than the ones we have never seen."
That's right. The two adults, Wu and Zheng, took a look at the accompanying officials. They were all countrymen from Huainan Road. Some of them didn't know what they did. It was said that they were officials bought with money.
"I mean, there are a lot of things to do now." Mr. Zheng said, "It won't be too late to wait for His Majesty to come back about the palace garden, so don't worry about it now."
Mr. Wu nodded: "Yes, I will wait until His Majesty comes back to decide on His Majesty's garden."
The officials looked at each other and said, "Well, we are overthinking it. We originally wanted His Majesty to leave the palace when he was young, but when he comes back this time, we can still see the old scenes."
As expected of an official bought with money, he is really good at pleasing the emperor. The two adults Wu and Zheng are speechless. How can they say that the emperor doesn't care about this? In Linzhou, the emperor cried to the capital every day, missing the late emperor and the past.
"Of course this is a very good idea." Lord Wu looked at an empty sleeve and sighed softly, "But these are small things. The most important thing is that the capital will be settled as soon as possible. No matter what happens to the capital, for Your Majesty
They’re all going home.”
The officials nodded one after another, "Don't worry, sir. Madam is watching personally." "Don't worry, sir, madam is here."
Yes, it was precisely because of the lady's presence that the two of them were rushed to see some garden construction.
The Lady of Chu, who was thought to be seriously injured and dying, whom they had not visited once since arriving in Beijing, came out to meet people after Wu Ya'er left and after they straightened out the affairs of the government officials in the capital.
"Two adults, thank you for your hard work." She came to the yamen, wrapped in a thick cloak to cover her whole body, followed by a strong guard holding a black umbrella like a knife, "How can two adults do these trivial things? It should be
It’s my responsibility.”
The officials in the room were as obedient as chickens and as silent as stones. No one stood up to speak for them and argued with Mrs. Chu, including those officials who had surrendered to him before. At this time, none of them seemed to be able to see them.
"You two adults have more important things to do."
Mrs. Chu gave the order and the two of them were kicked out of the Yamen to supervise the construction of the palace.
Of course they also protested. What is a big event for the capital? Of course it is the emperor's return to the capital, and of course it is the stability of the capital. The renovation of the palace is a small matter, and the emperor is not the kind of person who covets enjoyment.
"I have already told you what kind of life your Majesty spent in Linzhou."
The Lu Palace in Linzhou is not as good as a mansion in the capital, let alone a luxurious garden.
The emperor only ate two meals a day in Linzhou Palace, and the queens, concubines, princesses and princes all worked with their own hands every day to provide for themselves.
The emperor is a man who can endure hardships very much. He worries about the world and shares the sufferings of all the people.
Building the palace is not important at all, the stability of the capital is the most important thing.
"Then what do you do?" Mrs. Chu asked them, "Can you mount a sword and kill people, or can you detect spies and catch rebels?"
This is not how it is discussed! The two adults wanted to argue, but Mrs. Chu did not give them a chance with a wave of her hand.
"This is what should be done most for the stability of the capital city in the world. Adults don't need to do these things, they are done by me."
"After we have done these things, the adults will do the hard work. As for His Majesty's food, clothing, housing and transportation, it is not a trivial matter."
"In Linzhou, we share the same worries and sufferings with the world, but it is different when we enter the capital. The capital is where the Emperor of Great Xia is. When the Emperor finally comes back, he will let all the people see that the prosperous age of Great Xia is back."
"What kind of life will your Majesty live in the prosperous days of the Great Summer? Do you think that when you return to the capital, your Majesty will live in a dilapidated palace, with no guarantee of three meals a day, and the concubines, princesses, and children will not be fully clothed?"
"Where is the majesty of our country? How can the people feel at ease? How can the rebels be afraid? What dignity do we and my ministers have?"
It seems that this is also the case. The two adults Wu and Zheng cannot refute. Of course, they are not unable to argue with this woman. When it comes to arguing, after serving as officials in the court for decades, who have they been afraid of?
It wasn't because a group of guards brought by Mrs. Chu were watching eagerly in the hall.
"This can't go on like this."
After inspecting the garden, the officials led the people back to get busy, while the two adults, Wu and Zheng, sat down to rest.
Mrs. Chu did not treat them harshly, and as Mrs. Chu said, the emperor was in the imperial palace in the capital, and their food, clothing, and everything else were excellent.
The eunuchs laid out soft cushions and brought exquisite refreshments. They did not monitor them, but stood back and waited for instructions.
Days like this really make people feel like they are back in time.
But it can't go on like this, and they were not controlled by others in the past.
"We can't go on like this. It seems that Mrs. Chu has been pretending to be ill." Mr. Wu said solemnly, "Let us do things ourselves. After convincing His Majesty not to come to Beijing for the time being, she came out and locked us up.
"
Mr. Zheng said: "Yes, although we brought troops and horses, we were unprepared at first and were locked up outside the capital by her. Now they are all her people here. Even Liu Fan was killed by the military because he was close to us.
Crow took it away."
Mr. Wu said: "Then I will tell you the court's decision and invite Mrs. Chu to go to Linzhou."
Mr. Zheng waved his hands repeatedly: "No, no, it can't be like this."
Mr. Wu said anxiously: "You haven't said it yet? If you don't say it, the two of us will probably go to the prison and sit and drink tea."
Mr. Zheng signaled him not to be impatient: "That's what we said before we were sent to the prison to drink tea. We should wait for Xiang Yun to come and let Xiang Yun speak."
Xiang Yun holds the imperial edict and has soldiers and horses.
Xiang Yun can lead troops to fight and kill people.
Xiang Yun was not trapped in the capital outside.
If he comes, he can surround Mrs. Chu.
I was so busy in the previous period that I forgot about Xiang Yun. Mr. Wu sat down and exhaled: "Now I think it's a good thing that Governor Xiang is injured."
Mr. Zheng twisted his beard and said: "So that sentence is really correct. Good fortune lies in the presence of misfortune, and misfortune lies in the presence of good fortune."
Mr. Wu raised his hand and said, "Send a message to Governor Xiang quickly."
Mr. Zheng said: "I have made arrangements, Mr. Wu, don't worry."
Mr. Wu picked up the tea and took a sip and looked at the scenery in the garden: "I will be worried if Mrs. Chu doesn't leave. But speaking of it, why does Mrs. Chu cover her head and face? Isn't it said that she is as beautiful as a fairy?
?”
Is there any woman in this world who is willing to cover up her immortal beauty?
"It seems that he is still injured." Mr. Zheng guessed, "I'm probably holding on now."
Before he finished speaking, there was noise in the distance. People were running and talking and laughing. The deserted garden suddenly became lively.
Several palace maids stood in the green shadows of flowers and waved.
"Thirteenth Young Master!"
"filial son!"
"Madam is back."
A young man jumped out from the green shadows of the flowers: "My foster mother is back?!" He shouted loudly and ran past the group of palace maids, who followed behind him happily.
Thirteenth Young Master? Mr. Zheng stood up and squinted, what kind of Young Master?
"The thirteen adopted children adopted by Mrs. Chu on Huainan Road were all sent to fight with Governor Wu." Mr. Wu knew this and said indifferently, "I don't know where the orphans and refugees came from, but they all became young masters.
Already."
"Foster mother."
Wu Xiao was waiting in front of the gate of Haitang Palace. He saw a familiar black figure approaching from a distance and immediately knelt down to greet him.
Li Minglou heard him coming when he came back. He quickened his pace and came to help him: "Why are you back? Is there anything going on with Governor Wu?"
Wu Xiao raised his head and smiled: "Foster mother, foster father asked me to tell you that nothing is wrong."
Li Minglou was startled, laughed and pulled him up.
"My foster father was worried that you were worried about him, so he asked me to come and take a look." Wu Xiao then smiled and said, "My foster mother, are you okay?"
Li Minglou smiled and said: "I'm okay. I'm not worried about him. Don't worry."
Wu Xiao chuckled: "Then the adoptive father and the adoptive mother don't have a clear understanding of each other, right?"
Yuanji, who was standing behind, looked at Jiang Ming: "Is this kid so talkative?"
He has no impression of these adopted children.
Jiang Ming personally sent these children to Wu Ya'er. He was very familiar with them after dealing with them. Hearing this, he smiled and said, "I can talk better than before."
That's what I learned from Wu Ya'er, Yuanji understood.
Li Minglou pulled Wu Xiao into the palace, took off his cloak and listened to Wu Xiao's words.
"I have met my grandmother." "Grandma also gave me a gift." "Kumquats, no, sister Wan'er snatched them from me." "Father, this is my gift to you." "Father's gift is here.
"Also, these belong to Ashin and the others."
Li Minglou smiled after listening and looked at Wu Xiao again. To be honest, she couldn't remember what these adopted children looked like. They hadn't seen them for so long, and they felt even more unrecognizable.
She asked: "Suffering?"
Wu Xiao nodded: "It's hard, very hard. It's hot in the summer, cold in the winter, and you always have to fight."
Li Minglou reached out and stroked his face: "That's so painful."
Wu Xiao hummed and laughed again: "But it's also very profitable!" He stretched out his palms, his eyes bright, "Father, do you know how many soldiers I lead now and how many cities I manage?"
Li Minglou asked with a smile: "How much?"
"Ten thousand soldiers and horses, four states and twenty-eight cities." Wu Xiao laughed with his hands on his hips, "In charge of a population of 800,000!"
Li Minglou stroked his head again: "That's really awesome, he's a very big official."
Wu Xiao was proud: "That's right, when I go out now, everyone calls me Thirteenth Young Master! I never thought that I would be called Young Master in this life."
Li Minglou sat down with a smile: "Then come back and have a rest and enjoy yourself."
Wu Xiao nodded repeatedly and clasped his fingers: "I have thought about it. First, I will lie down everywhere in the palace, and then I will eat the royal chef for a few days and let the maids make dozens of new clothes."
Li Minglou responded to the greetings one by one and said to the maids around him: "Remember the Thirteenth Young Master's instructions."
The maids smiled and responded yes.
Wu Xiao finished counting ten fingers and still had more to say: "Then I will spend two days learning how to do things from my adoptive mother, and then I can go back."
Li Minglou said: "It's only ten days, don't stay for a few more days."
Wu Xiao took a gulp of the sweet water handed by the palace maid, licked his tongue, and shook his head: "No, if we stay any longer, the adoptive father will send someone to worry about the adoptive mother again."
Li Minglou smiled again.
"That's fine." She leaned on the chair and curled her lips, "Just let him send everyone back."
Wu Xiao smiled and said: "Then the foster father will send me back first."
Yuan Ji glanced at Jiang Ming, why does this kid always say useless things? There are so many things to talk about in Hebei Province.
"What you eat and drink is not important." He told Jiang Ming with his eyes, "First, correct his habit of talking too much nonsense."