Mixing ancient times with Taobao

Chapter 540 Qianqing Palace ([-]-character chapter)

A sedan chair carried Zuo Fu into the inner palace.

At night, the Forbidden City (Nanjing Imperial Palace is also called the Forbidden City) looks a little lonely and depressing after the light of the day has faded.

The palace maids and eunuchs carried portable solar lamps to dispel the darkness in the palace bit by bit. Through these lights, Zuo Fu could see the mottled walls and the corridors in the palace covered with moss.

The Nanjing Imperial Palace has been abandoned for a long time, even after some minor repairs, it still exudes a smell of decay and decay.

Although the national treasury is rich now, the owner of the palace is obviously very afraid of the days without money.Therefore, after nine full years of being in charge of the imperial palace, only a slight renovation was carried out on the imperial palace, without much thought.

Inside the Qianqing Palace, the sound of silk and bamboo lingers, and the sun lamps of various colors emit a soft orange light.As a tribute, these portable solar lamps traveled all the way from Qiongzhou to the Daming Palace. Under the guidance of relevant technical personnel, the craftsmen of Daming used their imagination to the extreme.

Made a variety of detachable lamp holders, and installed these solar lights on the lamp holders.During the day, the palace servants would take down these lamps and put them under the sun to recharge them.

Now that all the lights are turned on, it can be regarded as a warm color, but it also brings out a touch of royal style.

Hong Guang had lived here for a while, and the emperor who liked to enjoy himself would not treat him badly, so this Qianqing Palace is quite royal and luxurious.

The palace gate was opened, Zuo Fu stepped over the high threshold under the guidance of Gao Yong, and was about to salute, but his hands were held by someone.

"There are no outsiders here, so my sister doesn't need to be polite."

The voice is gentle and the expression is soft, just like the young man back then.It's just that flowers never bloom again, and people never grow old again. No matter how gentle the expression is, it still can't hide the vicissitudes of life between the eyebrows.

Zuo Fu lowered his eyes and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty."

"Sister, come..."

He took her hand and walked inside, "Knowing that you're back today, I can't help but be overjoyed. I ordered the Imperial Cuisine Secretary to cook your favorite dishes. Belly wrapped chicken, pork belly in sauce, sweet and sour pork ribs, white-cut mutton , glutinous rice and lotus root, eight-treasure rice...these are all your favorites."

Zuo Fu looked at the table full of dishes, he pulled his hand out calmly, bowed his hands and said: "Your Majesty loves me so much, I am afraid."

There was still her residual warmth in his hand, and when he clenched it again, the warmth quickly slipped away like sand between fingers.

He looked at her, and there was a trace of sourness somewhere in his heart.

Although she came today in women's attire, she was dressed plainly, far less grand than when she went to see Sun Xuntang that day.

In the days since she left this time, the clothes and hairstyle she wore on the Qinhuai River that day have become popular in the capital.

The style of the clothes is very novel. Although everyone can't find the same material, they can imitate and make a similar style.

But today, she only tied up a small half of her hair, tied up a bun on the top of her head, and simply inserted a hairpin. She didn't apply any makeup, eyebrows or lips, or earrings or gold decorations. She looks like a woman from an ordinary family.

Seeing that Sun Xunzhen is so attentive, seeing that the emperor himself doesn't even care about dressing up?A faint jealousy flowed in his heart, but it didn't show on his face.

Eight years of imperial career has made him no longer as easy to show his emotions as in the past.For the emperor, emotional exposure is a taboo.

He calmed down, with a gentle smile on the corner of his mouth, as gentle as a piece of fine jade, making people feel close to him when they saw him.

Zuo Fu saw his smile, remembered Zhou's death, and clenched his hands involuntarily.

I hate double-faced people the most in my life.

Scoundrel, real villains are not the most terrifying in this world, but hypocrites are the most terrifying and hateful in this world!

In order to divide the Zuo family army led by the Zuo family, he even did not hesitate to let people like the Zhou family enter her house.

It was an accident that Mrs. Zhou stabbed her father, but without his help, how would Mrs. Zhou have the courage to shout loudly in prison?

The Zhou family doesn't know who the noble person who helped her is, but only knows that the inner palace father-in-law is passing on the words, so it must be very expensive.Either the emperor or the queen, there is no other option.

That's why Zhou's dare to be so arrogant!What made her feel even more chilling was that afterward, he forced Zhou to death again. It was really terrifying that this person would use any means to achieve his goal!
When Taizu was in power, he killed almost all the heroes. Zuo Fu did not dare to judge whether this action was right or wrong, but from her current standpoint, as a minister, she must not like such ruthlessness Son of Heaven.

And the Zhu Cihong in front of him is as capable as Taizu, but his ruthlessness can also compete with Lao Zhu.

Today is the death of Zhou, will her father be forced to death tomorrow?She didn't dare to think about it, but she had to think about it.

When a person sits in a high position and enjoys the taste of power, he tends to lose his mind and tolerate the resistance of the world. This is how Yiyantang comes about.

Eight years can turn a person into this, but she doesn't know what he will become in the future?

Things like friendship are easy to wear off.When the world is settled, who knows if he will come to hide his bow?

She dare not gamble.

And she doesn't want to gamble.

Fate never gave her a chance to make a choice, whether it was in this life or in the previous life.But after coming to Daming, she walked back and forth a few times in the mountain of corpses and sea of ​​blood, and she gradually let go of those drifting with the tide and those weaknesses in her heart.

Destiny should be in your own hands, especially if you have this ability!
She raised her head and looked at Zhu Cihong with anger and resentment in her eyes, but she did not say a word with her lips curled up.

Seeing the flash of resentment in her eyes, Zhu Cihong's heart tightened slightly, subconsciously took her hand again, and said: "Sister Fu'er, don't look at me like this."

After a pause, he said again: "I also have unavoidable difficulties."

"Brother, do you really believe in the slander of the courtier, do you think my father and I will betray you?"

She had a look of resentment on her face, "I understand my brother's scruples, but do you understand me? I am twenty-five years old and I am still unmarried. Just because of your scruples, I sacrificed my whole life, but what about you? In the past, You once promised me with your own words that as long as you stop the Qing army, you will protect me for life, wealth and honor, and the safety of my Zuo Shitiao members.

But I have only been in Qiongzhou for a few years, and my father almost died under your noses. Do you really want Uncle Zuo to come into my house, even if he is a counterfeit? "

"I didn't notice this matter for a while, and I mistrusted people's words. Your father has no heirs. I heard that he had a son who was left outside. I wanted to lift him up so that your father would have honor. But I didn't expect that he would It's not your father's flesh and blood, but the Zhou clan acted so boldly that they wanted to confuse them with the Tartars."

This statement is half true and half false, he is like this, and so is Zuofu.

Some cracks are hard to erase once they are formed. No matter how you try to disguise them, the traces are still there.

Some things, if missed, there is no possibility of returning to the starting point.

She lowered her eyes, hid the disappointment in her heart, and said in a low voice, "Does that brother still trust me?"

"It's natural."

He said: "Fur, you should understand my heart."

Zuo Fu raised his head and shook his head, "I don't understand. Ever since you became the co-lord of the world, I feel that you are very strange. These years, you have been strict with yourself and diligent in government affairs. You are a good emperor in the mouths of your subjects. But he is no longer the elder brother I am familiar with in Zuo Fu's eyes."

After all, it was a "wry smile", "It is said that people will change when they ascend to a high position, has my brother changed too?"

"I haven't changed."

He replied in a low voice: "I just have too much involuntary control. As a king, he seems to be high above, but he is also the loneliest person. Trapped in this deep palace, I can no longer see the prosperity of the market, You can’t eat cakes on the side of the road, day after day, year after year, you’re trapped here every day, you can’t cross the line when you walk, sit, sit or lie down, it’s better to be at Jiangdongmen.”

"Does that brother regret it?"

She looked at him with burning eyes and said, "Do you regret coming out to preside over the overall situation?"

Zhu Cihong was stunned for a moment, then shook his head firmly, "I have no regrets! It is the responsibility of my Zhu family's descendants to protect the people of the world and this country! If I can't afford it, I will pay it back. If I have the opportunity to avoid it, I will look down on myself! "

"I have no regrets either."

Zuo Fu also said firmly: "At first, I just wanted to protect myself. But after you gave me glory and saw the people's umbrellas, I finally understood what I want! Brother, do you want the country to prosper? , Why don't I hope that the people will be happy, and when you and my monarchs and ministers enter the history in the future, can they be passed down as a model of harmony between monarchs and ministers?"

Zhu Cihong froze there.

After a long time, he said in a low voice: "I won't listen to the nonsense of those people in the court, sister, don't worry too much."

The coldness flashed in Zuo Fu's eyes, and then disappeared in her eyes. She nodded, and followed Zhu Cihong's words: "Then I can rest assured. I was worried for a long time before, thinking that His Majesty would trust them and reject them." My father and I. It’s all right now, and I’m relieved now.”

Seeing her smile, and her smile was sincere, he felt a little relieved.

He patted her head and said, "You're not very old, but your mind is heavy. Come on, sit down, or the food will be cold."

"But I'm full."

She showed "resentful" eyes again, "Your old man invited me here because you didn't have the sincerity to invite me to this meal. I have already eaten at home."

Seeing that she was at ease again, although I still doubted whether she was faking it, my mood became clear involuntarily.

Nothing more...

Forget about that for now.

Zuo Fuduo's wisdom is close to that of a monster, but he shouldn't be the kind of person who likes to play tricks, right?
"Then have a few drinks."

He smiled and said, "Speaking of which, I haven't had a drink for a long time..."

While talking, she clapped her hands and asked someone to serve the wine.

Zuo Fu saw that the wine bottle was made of glass, which was produced in Qiongzhou, and the glass was filled with green plums, her complexion suddenly "changed"!
"Hula" stood up immediately, and said: "Brother, you keep saying that you trust me, and you don't trust the courtiers, but why are you!!"

She pointed at the wine on the table, "Try me with green plum wine?! You are the daughter of a warrior who bullies me, don't you know the story of green plum wine?!"

It happened as soon as it was said, and it was still in front of His Majesty. Gao Yong and a group of eunuchs and maidservants were scared out of their wits!

Although their young master did not kill and never beat and scolded the maidservants, his temper was so weird that many people dared not act presumptuously in front of him.Which of the palace maids and eunuchs serving her tea is not cautious?

When serving tea, they all held their breath. It was really terrifying, and they dared not relax.

But now Zuo Fu was pretty well-behaved at the beginning, but without saying a word, he became more and more courageous. After His Majesty said a few words in a friendly manner, he lost his temper on the spot!this……

What a warrior!
The maidservants were so frightened that the one who brought the wine knelt down, before the emperor could speak, he kowtowed repeatedly, "Damn it, damn it!"

"Why do you work on errand?!"

Zhu Cihong's face turned blue, "Where's the sweet-scented osmanthus wine?! Why is green plum wine served?!"

After finishing speaking, he looked at Zuo Fu and said, "Sister, this servant is careless, she took the wrong wine! Why do you have to do such boring things between brother and you?"

"His Majesty!"

Zuo Fu said with a cold face: "In the past, Emperor Xian was taken back to Xuchang by Cao Cao. The two monarchs and ministers had a very good relationship. Cao Cao combed his hair and put on socks for him. Emperor Xian also relied on and trusted Cao Cao, but why did the two monarchs and ministers go so far? The world says Cao Cao is a traitor! However, Cao Cao was raped again, and he did not proclaim himself emperor until his death! And Liu Shijun spread rumors that Emperor Xian was dead. Can His Majesty make a clear decision on who is loyal and who is traitor?!
On the day Cao Cao died, Emperor Xian cried.

Why is Emperor Xian crying?Was it really forced to cry?Cao Cao died, he should be happy in his heart, can a person who is extremely happy in his heart cry when he is forced?no!
He remembered Cao Cao's goodness!Because Cao Cao is here, he will always be the emperor of the big man!And Cao Cao is gone, maybe his death is not far away!His Majesty also knew the following things. Once Cao Cao died, Emperor Xian was forced to abdicate by Cao Pi. Perhaps, at the moment of Cao Cao's death, Emperor Xian realized that Cao Cao remembered the friendship between their monarchs and ministers!
Cao Cao's ambition when he was young was to help the Han Dynasty, hoping that he could become a hero like Wei Qing and Huo Qubing!On this point, he did not change until his death, and he did not seek to rule the world of the great man until his death!Yes, he is arrogant and domineering, and he coerces the emperor to command the princes, but who ever thought that this might just be Cao Cao's complaint? !Your Majesty, if you regard your subjects as siblings, then your subjects will treat you as your parents; but if you treat your subjects like grass, then you will treat your subjects as bandits!You today..."

"presumptuous!!"

Zhu Cihong slammed the table, "The Taizu has judged such remarks a long time ago, and it's not for the courtiers to say! Fu'er, you are too presumptuous!"

"It is clear that you have been testing me!!"

Zuo Fu also "roared" back without showing any weakness, "This hero who is cooked with green plums and wine, who is Uncle Liu and who is Cao Cao?! Your Majesty, your heart is so sensitive now that even I, who has shared weal and woe with you Can't you take it too?!"

Seeing that her eyes were slightly red with faint tears, his heart softened instantly.

Subconsciously, he reached out his hand, wanting to rub her head, but his hand was in vain.

She took a few steps back, biting her lip, with a stubborn look on her face.

He looked at her for a while, and saw her trembling slightly, trying to control her tears, all the unhappiness in his heart dissipated, and his heart softened into pieces.

He took a few steps forward, saw that she was about to back away, reached out his hand to hold her, rubbed her head, and said helplessly: "It's been so many years, why are you still so angry? You think too much, the maid served the wrong wine .Come here, drag this lowly servant girl out, thirty sticks!"

(End of this chapter)