The morning breeze blew slowly through the street, and the newly sprouted green buds swayed in the morning breeze along with the branches.
Leaving Liu Rufeng to continue training the prince in basic skills, Xiao Chen took Duan Tianming out of the courtyard and walked in the direction of Daning Dusi.
Today's emperor's health is getting worse day by day, and the suspicion in his heart is getting worse with age.
Thinking about King Zhao's actions in Huailaiwei, Xiao Chen felt uneasy in his heart.
If he hadn't secretly recruited the ministers or the army to back him up, how could he have dared to openly kill Qianhu of Jinyiwei in Huailai Guard, and label them as assassins of him.
The slightly weaker King Zhao was like this, but the King of Han, who was more profound and experienced than him, had to guard against him.
I broke one of his wrists, although it served as a warning, but the hatred might make him fight back even more crazily.
Especially since he was in Le'an Continent, the imperial power was unable to supervise him, and the court had no idea what he would do in private.
As for the prince Zhu Gaochi, because he is loyal and honest, he is very responsible for doing things step by step, and he has more officials in the court to support him. However, because he is unwilling to be scheming, he has almost no people who can really get close to him at critical moments.
No.
Among the officials in the court, if another prince becomes the crown prince, there is a high possibility that he will change his position when the battle comes.
Taking advantage of this opportunity, he tightly gathered Daning Dusi, who had been neglected by the emperor, to the prince's side. As a strong support in the army, even if he did not have to confront the king of Zhao and the king of Han, he could still play a role in the smooth transfer of imperial power.
to the key role at the helm.
"Xiao Chen." Just after leaving the courtyard gate, a shout came from behind. Zhu Gaochi hurriedly chased after him.
With a charming smile on his face, it seemed that he wanted Xiao Chen to facilitate him for something.
"What's wrong, Your Highness?" Xiao Chen asked with a smile.
"Ahem, cough, cough." Zhu Gaochi coughed a few times and quickly organized his words, "I just thought about it. Daning Dusi made a lot of contributions in this rescue. I didn't go back to Beijing.
I can't reward them yet. Why don't I go with you to Daning Dusi to express my gratitude to them?!"
"Da Ning Dusi is the army of the imperial court. As the prince, if something unexpected happens to you, isn't it natural for them to come to your rescue? Your Highness does not need to be overly grateful. As for the affirmation of their action, I will convey your Highness's message.
That's good." Xiao Chen smiled.
Seeing the other party rejecting him so resolutely, Zhu Gaochi changed his mind and simply said forget it.
"Liu Qianhu said, did you go to Daning Dusi this time to drink?"
"Yeah, I'm going to get the commander of Daning City drunk." Xiao Chen smiled.
Shaking his head left and right, looking around, Zhu Gaochi said: "Look, since you took me to Dongchang Prison, I have never had a good look at the outside world. Why don't you take me with you and let's go together."
"Your Highness." Xiao Chen turned around, the smile on his face gradually disappeared, replaced by a solemn face, "The Emperor returned to the capital yesterday, and we should return to the capital as soon as possible. Although His Highness was in trouble this time
, the emperor was furious and dealt with the Ministry of Justice and Dongchang, but in the end the reason was just because you were the prince, his biological son, and what he only maintained was the dignity of the royal family."
Looking at Zhu Gaochi who was stunned for a moment, Xiao Chen said again: "Before you see the emperor, before you really re-enter the East Palace, you will change the emperor's past prejudice against you and completely run away from the kings of Zhao and Han.
There is absolutely nothing to criticize about your current figure, but it lacks connotation."
"I understand." Zhu Gaochi lowered his head in shame.
"It is not an exaggeration to describe the emperor's life with the word "hero". He has led troops to fight so many times in his life that he can't even count them. Seeing His Highness's figure, the Emperor will definitely be overjoyed. But if he knew that His Highness had nothing to do,
In other words, the disappointment in the heart will make the prejudice in the emperor's heart worse than before. It is very likely that we will follow Liu Qianhu and use these few days to master some useful things and our chances of winning.
It will be bigger." Xiao Chen said.
"Actually, I want to go to Daning Dusi. Firstly, I want to express my gratitude to Daning Dusi. The more important thing is to win over them."
"Your Highness, you are the future emperor. Just now, my subordinates said that there is no need to be grateful to Daning Dusi. It is their responsibility to share the things that should be shared by the court with the salary of the court. You maintain your responsibility.
His indifference and majesty mean that other matters are left to his subordinates to complete." Looking at Zhu Gaochi, Xiao Chen nodded forcefully.
Looking at Xiao Chen, Zhu Gaochi's eyes were slightly red: "Being arrested by Dongchang and imprisoned in Dongchang Prison was the luckiest thing in my life."
How could Xiao Chen not know the feelings Zhu Gaochi wanted to express? As long as the emperor returns to Beijing, all forces will definitely take advantage of the situation and start taking action. He doesn't know how many spearheads he will face.
Establishing a solid relationship with Daning Dusi and stabilizing one side's power first are the most urgent things at the moment.
"Your Highness, you can practice with peace of mind. I'm leaving." After saying that, Xiao Chen turned around and prepared to leave.
As if he remembered something again, Xiao Chen turned around and walked towards Liu Rufeng, who was standing bowed not far away.
Seeing Xiao Chen walking towards her, Liu Rufeng knew she was in the wrong and hurriedly lowered her head.
"After returning to the capital, drinking a jar of old soju in one breath will be your punishment." Xiao Chen whispered, turned around and walked away.
Watching Xiao Chen leave, Zhu Gaochi came up to him and said, "What did brother Xiao just say to you?"
"When I return to Beijing, let me drink a jar of old shochu in one sitting." Liu Rufeng's face alternated between red and white.
"Isn't it a good thing to treat you to a drink? Why do you look so reluctant?"
"I usually don't drink." Liu Rufeng said.
"Hahaha, I understand. He is punishing you for talking too much and telling me that they went to Daning Dusi to drink." Zhu Gaochi laughed.
"It's not a punishment for this, but a punishment for me not taking the time to train His Highness and talking to His Highness about irrelevant things." Liu Rufeng said in a low voice.
"Oh, we can't live up to his hard work, let's get started." With that, Zhu Gaochi walked to the center of the yard, spread his legs, sank slightly, and began to walk.
In the capital, in the imperial study room of the imperial palace, wisps of green smoke rose from the huge incense burner, slowly surrounding the room, exuding a scent of rosewood.
The sunlight shines in from the glazed window, reflecting the wisps of green smoke hovering in the room like an auspicious dragon.
Ming Chengzu sat on his huge chair and stared at the table in front of him.
On the desk, there is a purple Dongchang school uniform.
This purple unicorn school captain's uniform was the one worn by Xiao Chen before, and it represented divine grace and endless power.
As soon as he returned to Beijing yesterday, Mr. Dongchangchang hurried over and reported to him the news that the prince had been found in Baoding Mansion.
Although he was happy, Ming Chengzu also felt a little regretful.
If Lin Shangli had not removed Xiao Chen from the Inspectorate under pressure, what he heard now might not be the news that the prince had been found.
Maybe, after a while, what I saw was the prince's body. Maybe, in this life, I won't even find the prince's body.
The door creaked softly, and Wang Xiaosi walked in with slight steps, carrying a steaming bowl of red dates and white fungus tea.
Pushing the purple school captain's uniform on the desk to the side and putting down the tea bowl, Wang Xiaosi inserted the white whisk that was leaning on the crook of his arm into his collar, walked behind the chair, and began to rub Ming Chengzu
Squeeze your shoulders.
With his eyes slightly closed, Ming Chengzu enjoyed this moment of tranquility, thinking in his mind about how to give Xiao Chen this unicorn purple garment again.
"Xiao Si, how long has it been since I took this dress back?" Ming Chengzu asked slowly.
"It has been more than ten days since I returned to the emperor, right?" Wang Xiaosi said softly while rubbing Ming Chengzu's stiff cervical vertebrae vigorously.
"It's been more than ten days?"
"No. Your Majesty took back this dress the day after His Highness the Crown Prince's accident." Wang Xiaosi said.
"Did I make a hasty decision? Shouldn't I take back the things given by the emperor casually?"
"The Emperor has the final say whether to take back or give out the things given by the Emperor. If the Emperor feels that they should not be taken back, then just give them out again." Wang Xiaosi whispered.
"If it's someone else, it doesn't matter. It's just Xiao Chen. If he continues to offer it like this, I'm afraid he won't accept it?!"