Yan Cigui

Chapter 493 You are a monster! (Two updates in one)

　　When everyone arrived, a table was set up in the room.

Each person had a cup of soup. Mrs. Xu touched the edge of the warm cup and said, "I know you are coming back today. Taohe Zhai has been stewing it since noon, and brought it over in the evening to warm on the stove."

Lin Yunyan opened it, and the golden soup was rich and fragrant.

 “Aunt He’s craftsmanship is really good.” She praised.

Xu Jian took a spoon and took a bite. It was full of freshness.

The royal food in the palace is naturally delicious, but for him, after tasting the craftsmanship of Aunt He, the feeling of "going home" was truly profound and at ease.

 Mrs. Xu never used much of her dinner, but today she was so happy that she couldn't help but use half a bowl more.

 Xu Jian didn't leave in a hurry, and sat down to talk to them about relevant matters.

He is willing to say it, and Mrs. Xu will definitely be happy to hear it. The style of Yumen is completely different from that of the capital, and just listening to it makes me feel more knowledgeable.

“I heard my father talk about it when I was very young,” she lamented, “but it’s a pity that I have never seen it with my own eyes.”

Xu Jian took a sip of tea and said, "We defeated Xiliang and recovered several passes outside the pass. Yumen is now considered safe."

Hearing this, Liu Ping, who had been listening silently, suddenly raised his eyes, and his eyes turned between Lin Yunyan and Xu Jian.

Unable to hold it back, she asked: "Brother, do you have any plans?"

Since Xu Jian brought up this topic, he would not hide it: "I do have some ideas. I want to go out for a walk while I have some free time. Of course, I have to ask for the approval of the Holy Emperor and the Empress Dowager."

Mrs. Xu suddenly realized, thought about it for a moment, and said, "That's a good thing, but the Chinese New Year is coming soon."

“We have to wait until after the new year, when spring will be warmer.” Lin Yunyan said with a smile.

 Mrs. Xu agrees.

As the night fell, Mrs. Xu urged them to go back and rest.

Liu Ping sent her brother and sister-in-law out, then came back and asked Mrs. Xu: "Mom, can we go together?"

"Childish!" Mrs. Xu smiled and glared at her daughter, "The young couple went out together with their family and got married? If you don't think you are in the way, I won't get in the way."

 Liu Ping laughed.

  She said this on purpose, fearing that her mother might say so, but in her heart she was not so willing, she was just used to obeying.

 But her mother’s reaction told her the answer.

 Mother is happy to see the success.

 Mrs. Xu’s idea is not complicated at all.

　　When traveling far away, many people are a burden.

A-Ping has not announced her intention to leave the palace, and the palace will not be empty without A-Jian and the princess.

Mrs. Xu has experienced being "alone" for too long in the Duke's mansion. Even at her age, she still doesn't like that feeling.

Of course, she could bear not speaking, but Ajian and the princess were both extremely attentive and sensitive people, and they would consider their actions for her.

If A-Ping gets married, they will definitely bring her up and take her out together.

 But the young couple were in high spirits, and it was inevitable that there would be inconveniences when she was followed by an elder.

Mrs. Xu will never get in the way.

 Therefore, if you go out in the spring next year and play for a year or two, all the places are suitable.

 The most important thing is that Mrs. Xu knows very well that neither A Jian nor the princess is a playful person.

　　It’s better to say that I have to go than to say that I want to go sightseeing.

In such a forced situation, it is definitely not a good thing for a family to have no one left, old and young.

Mrs. Xu may not have grasped the truth so quickly, but she was born in a general family and was the daughter of the border guard commander Xu Mang. What she knew most clearly was that when the general with military power was away, there must be female relatives staying in the capital. In the middle, stay under the nose of the Holy Lord.

A Jian and the others left Beijing, and of course they were not in a "will be away" situation, but Mrs. Xu still wanted to stay and save A Jian some trouble.

 In the past two years, Ah Jian has had enough things to do for Yumen and His Highness.

Mrs. Xu hoped that Xu Jian could take a rest, but Xu Jian got up again before dawn, dressed up and prepared to go to court.

In front of the palace gate, Xu Jian looked for Lin Yu and bowed respectfully.

There are many people and mixed views, and it is difficult for the father-in-law and son-in-law to talk about important matters.

Xu Jian said: "After going to court, I want to go to the royal study room to meet the saint first, and then return to the uncle's mansion with the princess before noon."

"The old lady was thinking about it yesterday," Lin Yu patted Xu Jian's arm and said, "But business matters are more important."

When their son-in-law was talking, others did not have the shamelessness to approach Xu Jian even if they wanted to show their kindness.

Bo An Yi, who was already familiar with and had good friendships, greeted him cheerfully and agreed to have two more bowls of wine during the New Year's Day.

When he went to court, in the Jinluan Hall, just hearing the voice of the Holy Sage, the ministers knew that he was in a good mood today.

No one can think of throwing cold water on it, and the court meeting can be regarded as a joy for the monarch and his ministers.

 After going to court, Dingbei Hou went to the imperial study room with Xu Jian.

Yesterday, the Holy Father said that the Marquis of Dingbei should rest for a few days and settle down the situation at home, but the Marquis did not dare to ask for help, so he still came today.

Xu Jian gave way to Dingbeihou first. After all, he had a lot of court affairs and family affairs here. He also prepared some words that the emperor might not be too happy to hear. It was better not to make Dingbeihou also feel uneasy.

“Eunuch Cao,” Xu Jian called out, “The Holy Father said, if I want to see His Highness, I must mention it to your father-in-law.”

Eunuch Cao knew this and looked around, asking Xu Jian to take a step to speak.

“The Zajia family and the Duke of Guo must tell each other from the bottom of their hearts that His Highness’s condition is not very good, and it is not necessary to meet him.”

Xu Jian raised his eyebrows and said in a low voice: "After all, I have been a monarch for many years, and I am accompanying your highness to observe the government..."

"The Duke of the State values ​​friendship," Eunuch Cao sighed. "In that case, just go and show your face. The Za family heard from Yuqing Palace that your Highness either slept or talked some nonsense all day long. He was really thinking. I'm afraid I haven't been awake for more than an hour. His Highness suddenly woke up for a while, and the other party quickly reported it, but before His Majesty arrived at Yuqing Palace, His Highness was confused again and again..."

He didn’t finish his words, but Xu Jian understood.

The number of times has been too many, and Yuqing Palace will not rush to report it. It is afraid that the Holy Emperor will complain, and it is also afraid that something will happen halfway.

After all, it is winter. Not to mention the cold, the ground is not easy to walk on, especially when it is snowing, it is even more difficult to be careless.

In case Shengsheng hurry up and bumper, who should be treated?

Xu Jian thanked Eunuch Cao, and Eunuch Cao ordered a servant to lead Xu Jian over.

Yuqing Palace is still closed.

 The palace people who handle daily food and clothing are also very careful, carefully checking people and things before handing them over.

With Eunuch Cao's badge, Xu Jian went in smoothly, and was led to Li Shao by Eunuch Guo.

Li Shao was awake and sitting behind the big case. There was a study room above and several books stacked up.

Eunuch Gao was taking care of her. When he saw Xu Jian, he hurriedly said hello.

Li Shao didn't realize it at all. He opened a booklet, stared at it, and suddenly raised his hand and smashed it on the ground: "That's bullshit!"

 Several copies have been thrown on the ground.

 Xu Jian bent down and wanted to help pick it up.

Eunuch Gao quickly waved his hand quietly, walked to the side of Xu Jian, and said in a low voice: "Wait until Your Highness has finished throwing away, and we will pick it up later." Now that he has picked it up, he just stacked it there and waited for Li Shao to continue throwing it away.

“I’ll pick up the copy and have a look,” Xu Jian said. “Don’t worry, father-in-law, I won’t stab your highness.”

 Eunuch Gao had no choice but to let him go.

 Xu Jian turned it over, with a pale expression on his brows.

If Lin Yunyan were here, she would be able to see Xu Jian's suppressed unhappiness and anger at a glance, but no one else could.

Therefore, Eunuch Gao only saw Duke Fuguo, who had no expression on his face. Looking at the empty booklet, he commented like His Highness, "It really doesn't make sense."

Eunuch Gao was stunned for a moment.

Seeing Duke Fu looking over, he thought for a while and explained: "His Highness had a bad temper when he was ill and clamored for reading the booklets. Where can you get them? I had to ask Eunuch Cao for instructions and get some blank booklets. You can Look, there is a small seal on the back, just to distinguish it and leave it to His Highness."

 Xu Jian nodded slightly and asked: "Besides the blank book, what else have been arranged for His Highness?"

Eunuch Gao pointed to the side: "Your Highness, let us hang a map."

 Xu Jian saw it.

This map only covers the distribution of state chief secretaries and does not involve other information such as topography and landforms.

Eunuch Gao said again: "Sometimes the younger one is himself, and sometimes it is a certain adult in the court. When His Highness tells you something, the younger one just nods in agreement. If His Highness wants to lecture, then just listen..."

 Singing like a play.

Eunuch Gao was not used to it at first, but as time goes by, everyone in Yuqing Palace can wear multiple hats.

Xu Jian said: "Thank you for your hard work, father-in-law."

"It's not bad," Eunuch Gao sighed, "His Highness just talks nonsense and doesn't bother with anything else. He spends six or seven hours sleeping in a day..."

To put it bluntly, what they fear most is when His Highness is really awake.

That's what it looks like when the clouds are overcast, the face is dark and sullen, and trouble can arise anytime and anywhere.

It would be better to keep talking nonsense, give some pointers to the map, throw in a few booklets, curse people for a while, and that's it.

 Xu Jian had a good idea of ​​Li Shao's situation.

 He ​​put the fold in his hand back in front of Li Shao: "Your Highness, the nonsense that was written before has been sent back. This is a rewritten one."

Li Shao said "Oh?", opened it, looked at it, and cursed again: "It's still the same, it's all bullshit!"

“Which gentleman is so shameless?” Xu Jian asked.

Li Shao sighed: "That old man An Yibo, I just drank a little too much and kept nagging, I will deal with him sooner or later!"

Xu Jian raised his eyebrows and looked at Eunuch Gao again: "Who else has your Highness scolded?"

Eunuch Gao laughed bitterly: "That's really a lot..."

 “You scold me too?” Xu Jian asked again.

 It doesn't matter if Eunuch Gao nods, it doesn't matter if he doesn't nod.

Xu Jian thought about it for a moment and said, "I want to say a few words to His Highness. It may not be pleasant to hear. It's best for my father-in-law not to hear it."

Eunuch Gao’s eyes shifted between Xu Jian and Li Shao.

He was not afraid that the Duke would jump up and hurt His Highness, but he was afraid that the Duke would really say some heart-wrenching words, which would cause trouble for him if he heard too much.

  Simply, with a heartbeat, he said impartially: "I'll make you some tea."

Xu Jian moved a chair in front of the big case and sat down directly.

His ears were very good, and after making sure that no one could hear his low voice, he spoke to Li Shao: "Your Highness, I have raided An Yibo's mansion according to the order, and I am here to return my order."

 Li Shao looked straight at Xu Jian: "Good copy!"

"Do you really think so?" Xu Jian asked him, "An Yibo has made many military exploits in his early years. Now, just because he asks you to drink less, he will cause the trouble of ransacking your home."

"I am the prince! He does not see me as the prince in his eyes!" Li Shao shouted loudly, "If you can't distinguish the important from the important, don't blame me for not leaving a way out for you and Ning'an! People who are in wheelchairs are dishonest!"

Li Shao said and covered his head: "You are not injured. You are not killing enemies in Yumen, but you have to come back to the capital. Do you want me to do this or that every day? Are you annoyed?"

 Xu Jian did not answer these words anymore. He finally understood Li Shao's current situation.

 Li Shao’s mind is confused.

It was like he was in a dream, he was still the crown prince, and his posture was like that of a prisoner, but he was still being scolded by An Yibo.

It is clear that when Li Shao was in charge of the country, An Yibo had already been wronged.

As for "being annoyed or not", it has nothing to do with the original one. It was the time when he tried his best to give Li Shao enough opportunities to correct Li Shao.

In other words, it may be that he was severely stimulated, and a lot of information that was not a line at all crowded into Li Shao's mind and was mixed together. Li Shao couldn't distinguish it, so that it became confusing and all over the place.

Li Shao shouted a few more words, and suddenly gradually calmed down, and a little light regained his chaotic eyes.

When he could see the situation around him clearly again, his face darkened and he asked coldly: "Have you returned to Beijing?"

Xu Jian replied: "When I entered the capital yesterday, I heard that His Highness was ill. I asked the Holy One to visit him later."

"Aren't you here to see a show?" Li Shao said angrily, "Is it fun to see me go crazy? Then let me tell you, when I went crazy, I raided Uncle Chengyi's mansion and your Duke Fuguo's mansion!"

Xu Jian's face remained unchanged: "If you go crazy, you can ask the Holy Master to go to Chengshou Palace to recuperate."

Li Shao's eyes widened suddenly: How did Xu Jian know?

It's impossible for anyone in this world to know about the messy things in his mind when he went crazy, things that he couldn't understand when he woke up?

 But Xu Jian knew...

Why?

"You are a monster!" Li Shao scolded. Apart from this, he could not find any other reason now. "You are harming me. A monster is harming me! That's why I am crazy! I want to tell my father, I want to tell Father!"

 Li Shao has a loud voice.

Eunuch Guo stood by the palace door, staring at Eunuch Gao who was holding a tea tray.

Xu Jian ignored Li Shao anymore, stood up and walked out, speaking to the two father-in-laws: "I really can't tell what's going on with His Highness. He seems to be awake and calls me a 'monster' again."

"Your Highness's situation is often inconsistent, and the younger ones are also confused," Eunuch Guo sighed, "I have no choice but to do whatever His Highness says. Anyway, he finished what he said one moment and won't remember the next."

After hearing this, Xu Jian pretended to sigh: "Then I will just be a monster for a moment."

 After leaving Yuqing Palace, Xu Jian returned to the imperial study.

 The cold wind blows on my face, it is cold, but my breath is refreshing.

Xu Jian thought, Li Shao was indeed crazy.

Li Shao doesn't have such a deep city, so it's not easy to pretend to be crazy. He can't pretend to this extent.

Furthermore, when Xu Jian mentioned "Chengshou Palace", Li Shao's reaction was shock and confusion, rather than guilt and fear.

 Back outside the imperial study, Dingbei Hou had already left.

The Holy Emperor motioned Xu Jian to sit down and said, "Went to see Shao'er? How is he today?"

"When we first entered, His Highness was reading the brochure, and it was written on it as 'bullshit'," Xu Jian said truthfully, "Later, he seemed to wake up and asked when he would return to the capital. Before he could say a few words, His Highness suddenly screamed. Calling me a 'monster', I had no choice but to quit."

Your Majesty:…

Shao'er's madness made him heartbroken, but when Xu Jian said this, he suddenly couldn't even sigh.