Chang Anqing

Chapter 134
In the study, Chengde took a careful look at the monarch and ministers who were still immersed in the discussion, and then retreated calmly. When he walked outside, he happened to see the servant who looked embarrassed, who wanted to stop but didn't dare to stop, and that The domineering and arrogant Yue Zhaoyi, sighing inwardly, stepped forward with a straight face and reprimanded the little servant in a low voice: "Stupid thing, the sage is discussing state affairs with all the important ministers inside, if you disturb the cleanliness , how many heads do you have?"

Hearing Chengde's stern voice, the servant turned around quickly in shock, and didn't dare to say more with a bitter face, so he humbled his body humbly.

Seeing the servant's respectful look, Chengde just turned his head, as if seeing Yue Zhaoyi, changed his respectful look, bowed down with a smile: "Miss Zhaoyi is here to visit the saint—"

Before Yue Zhaoyi could speak, Chengde cast another glance at the servant next to him, and added neither humble nor overbearing: "The sage may still have a while to discuss matters with the courtiers inside, and the lady will be tired waiting outside. If the sage knows, It must be said that we don’t understand the rules and have neglected your noble body. The side hall is warm and has everything you need, why don’t you ask the lady to sit there for a while, and the old slave will then ask the lady to serve you the cheesecake she likes.”

Hearing Chengde's flattering words, Yue Zhaoyi's expression improved a little impatiently, and she also knew that Chengde was Emperor Yuancheng's close friend, and she had served Emperor Yuancheng for more than ten years now, even if she didn't look aside, She still had to look at Emperor Yuan Cheng's face, so Yue Zhaoyi restrained herself a bit after thinking about it, and asked politely, "Silang, are you discussing about winter hunting?"

Hearing Yue Zhaoyi's question, Chengde frowned calmly and glanced at the leaking servant next to him, then said with a low smile: "The old slave just guarded the door and told those little servants a few words, and finally Fang went in to serve not long ago, even if he went in, he was focused on how hot the saint's tea should be, and now he couldn't remember what the saint was discussing, but the saint never liked people to speculate on his wishes, and the old slave was even more so. I’ve heard a lot and remembered—”

In the silence, Chengde smiled easy-goingly, and Yue Zhaoyi could hear the reminder, so she glanced unwillingly at the inner room separated by a door, and was hesitating, but she never expected to vaguely hear "Deacoer" "The word ", I immediately stopped the thought of leaving, I just wish I could get closer and hear more clearly.

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In this room, the rich and soothing ambergris is lingering all over the room. The servant of the Ministry of Rites, who was bent behind Shangguan Ji, glanced at the god king, respectfully cupped his hands and asked for instructions: "Your Majesty, according to the rules of etiquette, the emperor and queen are required to be invited for this winter hunt." Let's sacrifice to Emperor Haotian together and announce to the society, but now Her Royal Highness is pregnant with Liujia and cannot accompany her, so I don't know how to prepare for this assistant priest?"

Hearing the words of the servant of the Ministry of Rites, the people from Taiwei's faction saw that Yang Chongyuan, the leader, was only watching his eyes and his heart. He didn't give a hint, so he didn't intervene as usual.Even Shangguan Ji, who was at the side, was still silent at the moment.

"This winter hunt, I want Yue Zhaoyi to accompany me. As for the sacrifice, I can do it alone."

Upon receiving the surprised gazes from the courtiers, Emperor Yuan Cheng gradually frowned, and a worried look appeared on his brows, and he said slowly: "Everyone knows that the emperor's heir in the queen's belly bears the country's foundation, so you should be careful. After half a month away this time, it is not appropriate to let the internal affairs of the palace be left to chance, but it would be even more inappropriate if the queen is in charge. Ye Ting, you can take care of the queen mother and child for me."

Hearing this, all the courtiers present looked at each other silently. Although Emperor Yuan Cheng only discussed this matter with the empress yesterday, how could Yang Chongyuan and Shangguan Ji not know about it?
Today is just a summons on the surface, but in essence, they have already made their own plans in their hearts.

As far as Shangguanji is concerned, he knows how important the role of assistant priest of winter hunting is. If he really followed Yuan Chengdi's wishes, after going for more than half a month after this trip, it is the person who is guarding Yuan Cheng's side every day. The Turkic Yue Zhaoyi, in the past Yue Zhaoyi was arrogant and domineering, and he was aware of the disagreement with Concubine Shu, but now he just turned a blind eye to the cooperation relationship.

But he didn't want to fall into the risky situation of killing tigers and attracting wolves. In his calculation, the Turks were just a small pawn in his strategy, and the alliance was only a temporary expedient measure until Yang Chongyuan's party was eradicated. , first give some benefits with Miner's land and "year-old cloth", and then eradicate it in one fell swoop after the paralysis passes.

But if Concubine Shu is under the control of the deep palace this time, it will inevitably give the Turkic barbarian an opportunity to take advantage of it, not to mention that Ashina He Cheng is accompanying him this time, Shangguan Ji is only worried about losing Concubine Shu, who is close to her. Eyeliner, if Turkic was allowed to bypass him and directly reach an agreement with Emperor Yuan Cheng, and leave their Shangguan family aside, then it would be a waste of making wedding dresses for others without knowing it.

And then there is the most important point, although it is respectable to be an assistant to the palace affairs, it is only a temporary glamor in the end, and it is only a embroidered applique before sitting on the phoenix seat, which is not a pity.On the contrary, the role of assistant priest can only be performed by the daughter of the sixth house of virtue and virtue, which is the real honor in comparison, because it is all to show the world that although the daughter of his Shangguan family has no status in the harem The crown has its actual function.

Thinking of this, Shangguan Ji silently glanced at Yang Chongyuan who was at the side from the corner of his eye. Empress Yang's stomach was filled with the blood of his Yang family, and had nothing to do with his Shangguan family. In his heart, he hoped that this son would not survive. It's the best.But if something really happened this time while Concubine Shu was staying behind, it would undoubtedly leave a mess for them.

He is bound to be unable to do such a thing that is not worth the loss.

Therefore, there is no need for him to hint too much. Some of the courtiers behind him have already obtained his advance instruction, and at this moment they heard the words and immediately said: "Your Majesty, our dynasty governs the country with rites, and this sacrifice is related to Guo Zuo. If there is no assistant sacrifice, How to offend God, I hope His Majesty will think twice—”

Hearing what the man said, all the courtiers standing behind Shangguanji immediately cupped their hands together and said: "Your Majesty, please think twice—"

Realizing that Yang Chongyuan didn't want to speak, Emperor Yuan Cheng pondered for a moment, although he was unhappy, but it didn't show on his face, he just asked aloud: "Then who do you think should preside over the altar?"

Hearing Emperor Yuan Cheng's question, the courtiers below glanced at each other, and when they were about to speak, they suddenly heard a very inappropriate voice interjected, causing everyone to turn their heads to look.

"I would like to share my worries for His Majesty—"

Emperor Yuan Cheng was also attracted by the sudden voice and looked over. When Yue Zhaoyi in a bright fiery red palace dress rushed in, the courtiers were stunned for a moment, then remembered that it was unreasonable, and the next moment they all turned their heads and bowed their heads. Only Shangguan Ji's face had a flash of uneasiness.

"Here, the harem is not allowed to interfere in politics, so how can Zhaoyi openly enter the palace and talk about the state affairs of the previous dynasty?"

Hearing that the ministers frowned and stopped him, Emperor Yuan Cheng's face changed slightly, squinting at Chengde, who was suffering from headache, and said, "Why don't you invite Zhaoyi out?"

"His Majesty--"

However, since Yue Zhaoyi came in at the moment, how could she leave easily, so she didn't care about those long-winded etiquettes in the Central Plains. If I accompany His Majesty to go to Winter Hunting, I will naturally be the assistant priest, so why should they talk too much?"

Hearing Yue Zhaoyi's acting like a baby, some courtiers frowned at the inappropriateness, and then said in dissatisfaction: "The sacrificial etiquette is very high, and the rules are very strict. If you make a wrong step, you will laugh at the world. Yi is not from the Central Plains, of course I don't know, how can I take on this responsibility?"

"you!"

Yue Zhaoyi heard the sarcasm in it, and anger suddenly appeared on her pretty face, but she looked straight at the courtier, feeling stagnant.

However, the courtier didn't care about it at all, instead he straightened his body and said to himself: "Your Majesty, I think Concubine Shu is the fourth concubine. For his merits, he should be the perfect candidate for the deacon priest."

(End of this chapter)