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After receiving the news, Huang Xi immediately went to Shujing Palace. Since King An Chu Shi Chongjie was admitted to the palace, Shujing Palace has become much colder. Concubine Huang Shu didn't put down the book every day and studied quietly. Only when King An Chu entered the palace did there be more laughter and joy in Shujing Palace.

Huang Xi told Huang Shufei the news that she was going to Zhenbei Camp in three days. Huang Shufei put down the book in her hand, looked at Huang Xi, and said coldly: "But this palace has blocked your future. Do you want to hurry out of the palace to make merits and receive rewards?"

The palace maids standing in the palace were all confidants of Concubine Huang Shu. Huang Xi did not need to avoid it. He knelt down with a "thump" and said in tears: "The Empress has a life-saving grace to the slave. Even if the slave is broken, he cannot repay it. How could the slave do something that does not care about his kindness? It's just that the young master is growing older and there is not much help in the court. Only then is the slave willing to work hard outside the border. If the queen and the young master can make contributions, he can also add some help to the young master in the future."

Concubine Huang Shu was deeply moved and reached out to help Huang Xi up and said, "Huang Xi, I blame you wrongly, get up and talk."

After a long time, Huang Xi stepped out of Shujing Palace, stood in the corridor outside the palace, and looked up at the sky. The sky was cut into small squares by the building. People were in the palace, like birds in the cage. Huang Xi smiled and had been trapped in the cage for nearly ten years. Finally, he had the opportunity to get out of the cage and walk around. The trapped in the cage was a canary, and the eagle was flying in the blue sky. The wind was strong in the northern desert, and it was the place where the eagle spread its wings. Only by fighting out steel teeth and iron claws could it deal with its own enemies and avenge their father and family.

In the evening, Shi Fangzhen arrived at Kun'an Palace. The emperor and the queen were in love. For half a month, they stayed at the queen's place for half a month. The emperor and the queen were eating very simple, two meat and two vegetables and one soup, five strands of chicken shredded chicken, braised lamb, stir-fried vegetables, steamed taro and radish bone soup. Ordinary wealthy families would not eat so frugal, but Shi Fangzhen and Queen Wang both ate with relish.

Queen Wang served a bowl of soup for Shi Fangzhen and handed it over and said, "It's dry in autumn. You have a little cough last night. Eat more radish soup. By the way, I asked the imperial doctor during the day. The imperial doctor said that pears have the effect of moistening the lungs. There are many pears in the honey fruits tribute from Huazhou. I will eat a bowl at night."

Shi Fangzhen drank the soup in the bowl in one sip and said, "If you have radish soup, don't use honey fruits. I heard An Shou say that Wei Yi coughed so hard, so you can give him some pear-made honey fruits."

Queen Wang smiled and said, "An Shou came this morning. When I left, I had asked her to bring fifty cans. Fang Zhen, it wasn't me that you were too frugal. This honey fruit was tributed by Huazhou. Huazhou fruit is cheap. Just let Jiang Anyi eat more. Why save your own food? Jiang Anyi is a rich man, so you don't have to worry about eating poorly."

After taking the towel handed over by the palace maid, Shi Fangzhen wiped his mouth and smiled: "Jiang Anyi is indeed a rich man. Not only is he rich himself, but he also becomes rich after he arrives in Huazhou. I heard from the Ministry of Revenue today that Huazhou can exceed 4 million in commercial tax this year. In less than two years, the tax in Huazhou has increased exponentially. Jiang Anyi is worthy of being a talented man of the country."

"That is also the result of your keen eye for recognition." Queen Wang smiled and said.

Shi Fangzhen laughed happily and said, "After the implementation of 'Tax-Combined Taxation', the taxes in each state have increased, and it should not be difficult to raise the silver for the military use in the north. Huazhou military farming has achieved results, and this summer it will be harvested for 400,000 stones of grain, and Huazhou will no longer have any worries about famine. Not only that, the food in the military farming yamen can also be supplied to the Anxi Protectorate. It seems that the military farming policy is feasible, and I should implement it in the border towns and prefectures at the right time."

Queen Wang looked at her husband with a smile, her eyes full of admiration. Shi Fangzhen, who was thinking, was always majestic and graceful in her heart, and she was moved by her heart.

"My country of great Zheng is rich and strong, and the civil and military spirit is the best opportunity for the Northern Expedition. I must realize my ancestors' wishes, expand my territory, and pacify the northern desert." Shi Fangzhen waved his hand excitedly, with a light flashing in his eyes, and said excitedly: "I want to personally lead the army to reappear the civil and military skills of Emperor Gaozu."

Queen Wang was both happy and worried. After a while, she advised tactfully: "Long live, you have no eyes on the sword and gun. What if you go to the battlefield in person? Besides, it is the opportunity for soldiers to use their lives. You can't go to the death of the soldiers. Moreover, Beijing cannot do without you. If you leave the major affairs of the court, shouldn't you be confused?"

"Hey, will I not have Wei'er in the capital after I go north? The prince's reign will help him take over the throne in the future. I will keep Chen Xiang in the capital. He is a person who is a well-conspired country. Wei'er is just about to assist someone like Chen Xiang in his youth. Among the six ministers, I only take Yu Zhijie away, and most other civil and military ministers will stay in the capital. You don't have to worry." Shi Fangzhen gently held his wife's hand and smiled: "If you are in the capital, you should not be blamed for Wei'er's fault. You should scold him. You should know that a kind mother defeats her son. You must know that I am not in the palace. Let An Shou enter the palace to accompany you more and discipline Wei'er for you. Wei'er has been afraid of her sister since she was a child, so Wei'er dare not ignore her words."

Queen Wang felt uneasy. During this period, the emperor focused on the Northern Expedition and cared less about the prince. She vaguely heard that Wei'er was indulging in fun, and she was relaxed on the silver rations, so Wei'er spent money to make a fortune. Zhou Cunchu, a direct scholar in Chongwenguan, and others beloved the prince. In the name of studying, they took Wei'er to travel around the mountains and rivers. On several occasions, they went to the Eastern Palace and found that there were more beautiful women in the palace. When they asked Wei'er that he was the maid presented by his ministers, Wei'er was already fifteen years old and should find him a princess next year.

Shi Fangzhen did not notice the queen's random thoughts. He was immersed in his grand career and said endlessly: "When I ascended the throne, I was mostly old ministers left by my father, and most of them were children of aristocratic families. The court was intricate and moved my whole body. I wanted to do something and control it. Over the past sixteen years, I have tried my best to suppress the power of the aristocratic families in the government. Liu Xinming retired, the Li family was in a dim late, Wei Yishen retired, and Lu family Lin struggled to death. The power of the aristocratic families in the court has been greatly weakened."

Queen Wang was a little uncomfortable. The Wang family was also one of the aristocratic families and was also suppressed by the emperor. Duke of Shen, Wang Keming, lived in idle for a long time, and his fifth brother Wang Kefu was scolded and almost lost his post. The promotions of many Wang clans were suppressed. These were all due to the husband's plan to suppress the aristocratic families. However, if you marry a husband and follow his husband, you must stand firmly on your husband's side. For your parents' family, you can help them if you can. You must never go against the emperor's will.

"I value Yu Zhijie, Duan Cizong and other middle-aged newcomers, boldly used young people like Jiang Anyi, Wei Youcheng, Zhu Yifeng, and Zhang Yucheng. The government has been renewed and full of vitality everywhere. The signs of rejuvenation have been shown. Yu Zhijie reported that the tax this year will reach 36 million taels, which is twice the amount of the father's reign. The summer harvest of each state has passed, and the statistics of the garrison of grain has exceeded ten million stones, which is enough for ten years." Shi Fangzhen became more and more excited and grabbed the

The teacup was all gone in one go.

Queen Wang got up and bowed down, and said softly: "Long live my congratulations, I have inherited my moral character in literature and martial arts for thousands of years, and I will celebrate the holy name."

The palace maids and eunuchs standing in the hall saw the queen kneeling down, and they all knelt on the ground, shouting in unison: "Long live long, long live long."

Shi Fangzhen laughed happily, stood up and helped Queen Wang up, and said to the palace servant who was kneeling on the ground: "Get up. You should be careful, and I will not treat you badly."

The palace ladies thanked her for standing up. Queen Wang was a little surprised. The emperor was more harsh to the palace ladies on weekdays and rarely looked so kind.

After sitting back, Shi Fangzhen explained: "Today, Feng Zhong mentioned to me that the secret guards and tutors Huang Xi are willing to lead the spies to serve in the army. Dengzhou is in a difficult and cold place, and the military camp is even more difficult. The spies must go deep into the northern desert to spy on the news. In an instant, Huang Xi is not afraid of difficulties and is loyal to the king. I am really a little moved by these eunuchs and palace maids who are Xing Yu are no less loyal to me than the ministers in the court."

"Long live the loyalty of all subjects in the world," Queen Wang said, but she wondered in her heart. Who is Huang Xi? Queen Wang knew very well. This person was Huang Shufei's confidant and enlightenment teacher of King An Chu. To put it bluntly, he was a dog of Concubine Huang Shufei. Under Huang Xi's guidance, Shi Chongjie attracted the attention of the emperor a lot. Now he is going to serve in the Beiying of Dengzhou Town, which is obviously to compete for Concubine Huang Shufei and his son.

A sneer appeared on the corner of Queen Wang's mouth. She controlled the harem tightly. Concubine Huang Shu could only sit in the hall and read books every day. There were regulations on the food, clothing and consumption outside the palace. The Huang family also had very little money to pay for King An Chu. When she heard that he wanted to eat jars of honey fruit, she had to run to the palace. It was really pitiful. What could he have to fight with Wei'er?

However, Huang Xi is a disaster after all. How can I find a way to make him die in Beimo? Queen Wang rolled her eyes and thought about her. Her cousin Wang Keming is the commander of the Zhenbei Camp. If he was willing to help, Huang Xi would not survive for a hundred lives. However, her cousin is a well-established person and will never help him. Others can't help with the secret guards.

Shi Fangzhen didn't know the little abacus in his wife's mind and asked, "Why have you seen Wei'er come to the palace recently? I haven't asked about his studies for a while. I wonder what he is studying now?"

Queen Wang responded in a panic: "I heard from Wei'er that he often goes out of the palace to understand the people's sentiments. Several direct scholars from Chongwenguan often take Wei'er to study, saying, 'It's better to travel thousands of miles than reading thousands of books.' Wei'er said that he had recited poems and essays with the top three last year. They admire Wei'er's talent."

"These direct scholars have done a good job. As princes, they cannot be trapped in the palace. They have to walk around and know the sufferings of the people. Only in the future will they be sympathetic to the people. When I was the crown prince, I often followed my teachers around and went to Fangzhou at the farthest."

Shi Fangzhen was full of remembrance and memorial, and murmured: "I remember that my teacher was Fan Yanzhong at that time. This old man had a bad temper. Even if I made a mistake, he would inevitably use a ruler to hit his palm. When I first ascended the throne, he wrote a book saying that my reform would make people's livelihood difficult, and asked me to 'reduce extravagance and frugality, rush to endure urgently and slowly. At that time, I was so angry that I was smoking and drove the old man back home. Now, every sentence Fan Yanzhong said was all golden and good words. In the past few years of my rule, I suffered a blow in everything, which was just a mistake."

"After Mr. Fan retired, he not only wrote the book "Yunshuitan Talk", but also cultivated a national scholar for me. He made great contributions. When Jiang Anyi was demoted to Fuluo County, I heard that he had gone to Huangyang Academy to write the motto of "Surveying things, seeking knowledge, sincerity, uprightness of the heart, cultivating one's own heart, managing the family, governing the country, and pacifying the world". The teacher cultivated good talents for the country throughout his life, which is really respectable and admirable. In fact, Jiang Anyi was also my junior. He had the reputation of being an unparalleled poetry and prose among the scholars. My senior also had a gleam on his face." Shi Fangzhen said, "Haha" and smiled.

Queen Wang said intriguedly: "Long Live's poem is well written. The sentence I wrote to me back then, "I am married and married, and I am not sure of love. I should come back to my life, and I should miss you forever" moved me. If Long Live is not a troublesome country, but if the scholars and Lin are wandering like Jiang Anyi, I will definitely not let him be more beautiful than before."

Shi Fangzhen laughed again and said, "Wife is beautiful, but I am still very happy. When you were writing this poem, you were pregnant with Anshou, and Anshou has children in a flash. Alas, time flies, and you and I will be old in a flash."

"Long live, why do you say this? You are in full swing, and I will be with you for thousands of years." Queen Wang said anxiously, with a fog in her eyes.

Shi Fangzhen shook his head and refused to argue, sighing: "Life is rare since ancient times. I think Mr. Fan is in his seventies this year. I wonder if he is still healthy?"

Queen Wang smiled and said, "Long Live, since you are concerned about Master Fan, you might as well send an envoy to comfort me, give me a stick and a gold to give me the teacher and students of that year, so that the scholars in the world can know that Long Live is respecting teachers and valuing education."

"Zi Tong's words are deeply loved by me."

It was already dark, and Shi Fangzhen on the dragon bed had already fallen into a dream, but Queen Wang tossed and turned around and couldn't sleep. The prince's recent actions and leaving the palace with Huang Xi made her feel uneasy and unable to sleep. The red candle reflected the Luo Xuan tent and was red, and the brocade inside the tent made her breathless.

The emperor mentioned Fan Fuzi and lamented that it was rare for a good teacher, and Wei'er also lacked good teachers. Originally, Jiang Anyi was the most suitable candidate, but this person was a talented man, and was specially used to teach Wei'er some of his talents. Now that he is in Huazhou, he is so popular that he is even more likely to be transferred back to Beijing. When he was in Fuluo County, Jiang Anyi would send some diaries to introduce the local customs and people, talk about the sufferings of the people, increase Wei'er's knowledge, and even her husband praised him for his good intentions. However, after arriving in Huazhou, the government affairs were complicated and he had not sent a private message to Wei'er for a long time.

Zhou Chucun and others around Wei'er had some talent. Unfortunately, they kept thinking about trying to please Wei'er. Seeing that Wei'er likes interesting folk stories, he compiled a book "Yeye Talk" to relieve Wei'er's boredom. Then those literati wrote "Hongzhai Listening to the Rain" and "Nomura Fox Talk" to confuse the prince. After her husband found out, he severely punished several of them before stopping the unhealthy trend.

Wei'er was young and had a lot of beautiful colors in the East Palace. We should not let Wei'er indulge in beautiful and fun, otherwise the emperor would be disgusted and replaced the prince. Everything would be over. Concubine Huang Shu's cold smile flashed in her mind, and Queen Wang sat up in shock and broke out in a cold sweat.

With the service of the palace maids, Queen Wang returned to the bed, leaned against the bed and thought about her worries. While the matter was still available, she went to the East Palace by herself tomorrow, drove the foxes out of the palace, and demolished those messy places of fun, so that Wei'er could study with peace of mind during this period, and did not allow Zhou Chucun and others to do so.

Take him around and play.

Wansui is right. A kind mother often defeats her son. For Wei'er's future, she cannot be lenient. She must reduce Wei'er's expenses to save him from spending money everywhere. Among the direct scholars, Jiang Anyi and Zhang Yucheng are not in the capital, especially Zhang Yucheng is a mature man and has repeatedly advised Wei'er to let Wansui choose two such people by Wei'er's side.

The emperor repeatedly mentioned that Jiang Anyi was a talented man of the country. Such a person would be Wei'er's help in the future, and he would tie him firmly to the prince. However, the harem was not allowed to interfere in politics. What should he do to win over Jiang Anyi? Giving power is not enough, giving money is a joke, and what he is relaxed at hand is still the other person's perfume dry stocks, and getting married is not suitable.

Suddenly, Queen Wang's thoughts returned to the word "brokenness". She heard the emperor tell me something that Prince Liman of Beimo came to Beijing to propose marriage. In order to prevent An Shou from marrying Beimo, the emperor ordered the kings to choose the princess of the right age to come to Beijing. The daughter of the Anyang King selected by Prince Liman was escorted to Beijing by Jiang Anyi. At that time, two daughters from the Li family followed Jiang Anyi to Beijing.

The nephew Wang Zhizhi had a dispute with Jiang Anyi because of this, and was slapped by Jiang Anyi. He wanted to vent his anger for his nephew, but was scolded by the emperor. The fifth brother and nephew also got the emperor bad for this. He is still remembered by the emperor in his heart. I am afraid that it will be difficult to improve again. What are the names of the two women? Queen Wang frowned and thought for a long time, only remembered that one of them was the niece of Li Mingxing, the minister of Taipu Temple, and the other was an ordinary tribe member of the Li family. It is strange that the ordinary tribe member married Jiang Anyi as his concubine, while Li Mingxing's niece left the capital with hatred.

Queen Wang remembered that when her third sister-in-law went to the palace a few days ago, she mentioned to herself that Li Mingxing's niece returned home and discussed with others about her marriage. She died before she could wait for the family. Later, she disappeared. Recently, she came out and said that she wanted to marry Jiang Anyi again. The Li family resented Jiang Anyi forcing Li Shiyou to death when she was in Qingtian, Renzhou. She raised a lot of conditions and heard that the matter was put on hold again.

Queen Wang smiled at the corner of her mouth. She could not interfere with major affairs in the court. Marriage and funerals were what she, the mother of the world, should take charge. If she could promote this marriage, it would not only make Jiang Anyi grateful, stand firmly on the side of the prince, but also bring the Li family closer to the Wang family, which is really a good strategy to kill two birds with one stone. Even long live, I would be happy to see it.

At the beginning of the next day at noon, Li Mingxing returned home, and the sedan chair fell in front of the mansion. The housekeeper stepped forward and lifted the curtain of the sedan chair and told him in a low voice, "The palace father-in-law has come, and he says he has something to come to you."

Li Mingxing was shocked and asked back, "Grandpa Lu, which one is Lu?"

Gong Ye's eunuch Lu Mingli, one of the four internal magistrates, came forward to pass the imperial edict, which was a big shocking event. Lu Mingli didn't have many things to come forward to pass the imperial eunuch. He had a group of small eunuchs under him, and many people regarded him as his godfather. Following his surname, Lu, there was a saying in all the capital that "the road is shocking and the road is facing the edge."

"It's Lu Jinglu's father-in-law." Lu Jing is also Lu Mingli's godson, but among the many god-in-law, this Lu Jinglu is quite a bit heavy.

Li Mingxing asked while walking in, "What did Eunuch Lu say?"

"I didn't say anything, I just said it was a good thing. Now I'm waiting for you in the study room outside." The butler said respectfully.

When Li Mingxing heard that it was a good thing, he felt much more at ease. In recent years, the Li family was in trouble. When he heard people from the palace, he felt a little scared. Li Mingxing was originally the Minister of the Sinong Temple, but later changed to the Minister of the Taipu Temple. They were all one of the six ministers and nine ministers. They were a well-known figure in the capital. They were beaten by the emperor and became a frightened bird.

Seeing Li Mingxing step into the study, Lu Jinglu was sitting drinking tea, and his father-in-law stood up with a smile and bowed respectfully, "We have met Lord Li in our family, I wish you peace."

Li Mingxing did not dare to neglect, so he stepped forward to support Lu Jing's hand and said, "Eunuch Lu is too polite. Li can't afford it. Please sit down."

After chatting for a few words, Lu Jing explained his purpose, "Our family is on the order of the Queen this time, and we have something to discuss with Lord Li."

Li Mingxing was stunned. Queen Wang, she had never dealt with her before, so how could she send someone to see her?

"The Empress heard that Lord Li had a niece, who was both talented and beautiful, and had not betrothed yet, so she intended to be a matchmaker for her." Lu Jing said with a smile.

Niece? Li Mingxing quickly passed his unmarried niece in his heart. Mingyi had left the capital and his family was assigned to him. There were no niece of the right age in the capital. There were many of them among the Li family, and there were as many as five or six people who could remember. I wonder which one was the queen?

Li Mingxing was suspicious and smiled on his face: "Thank you for your care for Weichen. I just don't know which niece of Li is the one whom I like, and which family is betrothed?"

"It's the one who came to Beijing with Jiang Zhuangyuan."

Li Mingxing said in surprise: "Tong'er?"

The thoughts in his mind were heard. Strictly speaking, Tong'er had already been betrothed by someone else. How could he alarm the Empress if she remarries? Moreover, Tong'er is currently discussing marriage with Jiang Anyi and has received all the betrothal gifts. However, Jiang Anyi refused to let Tong'er be above Dong'er. This matter was temporarily taken down and forced Jiang Anyi to make concessions.

"This?" Li Mingxing looked embarrassed and said, "I'm not hiding it from my father-in-law. The niece mentioned by the Empress has been married. Recently, she is discussing marriage with someone. Please ask Mr. Lu to report back to the Empress that the Li family has the kindness of her."

When Lu Jing came, Queen Wang explained clearly that she knew Tong'er's past and knew that the partner Tong'er was talking about marriage was the partner whom the Empress gave her. So after he was rejected, he still smiled and took a sip of tea calmly, saying, "Good tea, this nectar tea soup is yellow and green, and it will keep the fragrance when you drink it. Good tea."

Li Mingxing smiled and said, "This is given by Li's friend. It seems that my father-in-law is also a good tea person. When I come, I will even out half of the nectar tea and give it to my father-in-law."

Lu Jing smiled but said nothing, and Li Mingxing sat upright and tasted tea. The skill was not great. The housekeeper smiled and brought a bag of tea, put it on the table, ordered a tea bag and said, "Dadfather-in-law, this tea is not easy to get, please drink it at home." Lu Jing smiled even deeper and said, "If you are the one who wants to, Mr. Li, thank you for your kindness, but our family is disrespectful."

"Mr. Li, the Empress knows about Miss Tong'er. She knows the love between her and Jiang Zhuangyuan and intends to fulfill it, so she specially ordered me to marry Jiang Anyi and Miss Tong'er." Lu Jing accepted the tea bag and understood that there were silver notes in the tea bag, so she opened her mystery with satisfaction.

Li Mingxing stood up in shock and asked, "Empress will marry Tong'er to Jiang Anyi?"

"Yes, the Empress adds the fifth rank of Miss Feng Tong'er. She gives a set of headdresses. She chooses a good day and gets married to Jiang Anyi as soon as possible. I hope that lovers will eventually get married."

Li Mingxing fell to the ground and said, "I will receive the order to thank you!"
Chapter completed!