Concubine's true colors

Chapter 424 Jin Xuan Takes Power
Xiao Jinxuan's temperament has never been a person who acts impulsively and recklessly based on her own preferences.

She could tolerate Xue Yuyan's repeated provocations and sarcasm, but remained indifferent, because Xiao Jinxuan knew in her heart that the other party was still useful, so she couldn't move for the time being.

But today, although she intends to use Xu Tingyin to give Shen Wenqing a reputation, at most she can kill him with a stick, and the reason why she made him look like life would be worse than death.

The most fundamental reason was not that she was venting her personal anger, but to teach Xu Tingyin's father, the commander of the Xiaoqi Battalion, a lesson, to tell him that Prince Rui's residence could not rub their eyes with sand.

After all, there are more than [-] soldiers in the Xiaoqi Battalion, and the other party is no longer loyal to Zhou Xianrui, but instead defected to the Xiangfu's family.

Now that the news of the prince's death, Empress Xue still kept it secret. Although outsiders speculated that the prince was under house arrest, they did not guess that the crown prince had been poisoned to death.

But now that the prince's party can be said to be led by Zhou Xianrui alone, what happened to Xu Tingyin will definitely give a warning to those who are about to make trouble and who are ready to seek refuge in the prime minister's house because they can't see the prince.

As for Zhou Xianrui at this meeting, Xiao Jinxuan put on the big velvet cloak with begonia pattern that he brought, so as to save the other party from waking up by the window and catching the cold.

He sat on one side with a slow smile, then nodded and said:

"Jinxuan, you have always thought carefully about things, so why is this king worried? The Xu family really needs to be punished for taking refuge in the Prime Minister's Mansion, but with the Xue family protecting them, this king has no chance to do anything to the Xu family in the previous dynasty. But Xu Tingyin is Female family member of the back house, you acted as a side concubine. Although others can see that this is a warning from the king to the Xu family, no one can say anything. Therefore, your attack this time is indeed just right, and it can be regarded as helping the king to solve the problem. A tough question, why should I blame you."

But as soon as he finished speaking, Zhou Xianrui looked at Xiao Jinxuan's gentle face and slender figure illuminated by the candlelight, and he couldn't help saying with pity:

"Although King Jinxuan doesn't blame you, I want to tell you not to worry too much in the future. You are still suffering from a headache, so don't stain your hands with too much blood. After all, you are a woman , It is not your responsibility and burden to support half of the world. This king already feels that it is enough to use your status as the commander-in-chief. Let me do the rest. In fact, you can ask Like an ordinary woman, enjoy flower embroidery, live more relaxed and casual."

But after hearing this, Xiao Jinxuan couldn't help but put her pair of plain white hands in front of her eyes, and after silently watching for a long time, she suddenly smiled silently.

"Your Highness is joking. With Jinxuan's current hands, I am afraid that ten fingers are not enough to kill people indirectly. I am afraid that I will never have the chance to live in the courtyard among the butterflies. What's more, it's just a headache. The Xue family will not get rid of the previous dynasty, and Xianyu will eventually be tricked by them again. So it is the prince's burden to support the country. But for Xianyu, for Chi Ling and the others have not avenged their revenge, even if I step on the blood, I will plan every step of the way to completely destroy the Xue clan, this is my responsibility."

Sensing that she was losing her temper, Xiao Jinxuan took a deep breath, and suddenly changed the subject and persuaded:
"His Highness Prince Rui, Elder Sister Shen went to Gansu with you, and now she is finally home. You are supposed to accompany her tonight. In addition, Xue Yuyan was punished today. In order to prevent her from having a bad heart, the prince should remember to appease her. "

Hearing the meaning in Xiao Jinxuan's words, she wanted to persuade herself to go out of the room. Zhou Xianrui, who was slightly clenched his fist and tapped his forehead, did not open his eyes, but said with a light smile:

"Xue Yuyan was fined to kneel, Yu An told me, Wen Qing should not touch the other party at this time. But let's talk about these things tomorrow. Today Xue Xiang went to the court in person, and this king has dealt with him. After that, I don't have the energy to estimate the feelings of these women in the Hou Zhai now. Jin Xuan told me to continue sleeping here tonight, because in the huge Prince Rui's Mansion, I can actually sleep more peacefully only in your place."

In fact, Zhou Xianrui did not say this intentionally to flatter the relationship between Xiao Jinxuan and Xiao Jinxuan. He has been tired of government affairs all year round, and he basically only rests in the middle of the night every day.

Occasionally, I went to the concubine's courtyard, but my ears were full of jealousy and jealousy among women. It was difficult to take a good rest.

Although in Shen Wenqing's place, the other party was indeed virtuous and virtuous, but the more considerate this wife was to him, the more guilty Zhou Xianrui felt in his heart.

After all, when he married Shen Wenqing, it was just a political marriage. All he could give her was honor and the status of a concubine, but the nostalgia and love in his heart could not be given.

Blindly accepting the other party's contribution is actually a kind of pressure for Zhou Xianrui.

Therefore, he would occasionally go to Shen Wenqing's place to sit for a while and chat with each other, but he rarely stayed overnight.

As for Su Qin, who was the most favored in the past, since Xiao Jinxuan, the rightful lord, entered Prince Rui's residence, she, the shadow who replaced him, naturally found it difficult to keep Zhou Xianrui.

In addition, although this Su Qin also has a gentle appearance, but Zhou Xianrui has been in the ups and downs for so long, so why can't he see the restless heart of the other party.

But it's different here with Xiao Jinxuan, the other party is not only Zhou Xianrui's favorite woman, but also the official documents of the government affairs, the two of them have actually handled it together for the past month.

With Xiao Jinxuan by his side to assist and help, Zhou Xianrui not only didn't need to stay up until late at night, but he was also able to handle official business with ease. The cooperation between the two was extremely tacit.

Seeing that Zhou Xianrui looked exhausted, it was really hard for Xiao Jinxuan to dissuade him from visiting Shen Wenqing.

Finally, with a slight smile, Xiao Jinxuan stood up, walked to the desk dedicated to Zhou Xianrui in the room, and said softly:

"The prince is sleepy, so he must want to deal with official documents. You should rest earlier today. I just took a nap for a while and now I am very energetic. I will approve these documents for you. If you are not in good spirits, how will you deal with the imperial court tomorrow?" Church situation."

Seeing that Xiao Jinxuan had finished speaking, she had already sat down at the table, holding a pen in one hand and the copywriting memorial in the other, and began to review it quietly.

Although Zhou Xianrui is upright and rigorous, he is not pedantic.

In his opinion, although Xiao Jinxuan is a woman, she is full of strategies for governing the country, and her courage and courage are not inferior to men.

In addition, in the past month, Xiao Jinxuan has already gained experience in helping him with official affairs, so Zhou Xianrui is not worried that the other party will make any mistakes.

So today he was really very tired, even if he walked to the arhat chair, he didn't even eat dinner, and fell asleep without much effort.

When most of the candles beside the table were burned out, Xiao Jinxuan, who had finally approved the last set of papers, looked at the comments written by Zhou Xianrui that she had copied, and couldn't help smiling.

In fact, Xiao Jinxuan knew that Zhou Xianrui worked hard for the government, and the title of virtuous king was well deserved.

But after entering Prince Rui's Mansion, Xiao Jinxuan saw with her own eyes the hardships and hardships of the other party, far more diligent than she imagined.

After all, it is possible for anyone to stay up until late at night to rest occasionally.

But for more than ten years, he has been working hard for the court without caring about his own body. I am afraid that the prince who has been poisoned may not be able to do what Zhou Xianrui did.

Slightly moving her stiff waist, Xiao Jinxuan stood up gently.

Knowing that Zhou Xianrui was in her room, she always fell asleep without taking off her coat.

So she didn't avoid suspicion, and walked to the Luohan chair in a few steps without making too much noise.

And seeing the resolute face of the other party softened a lot after sleeping, Xiao Jinxuan couldn't help but suddenly thought about the matter that Emperor Ming would pass the throne to Zhou Xianrui that day.

Gently extinguishing all the candles around, Xiao Jinxuan couldn't help but look at Zhou Xianrui and murmured softly with the only remaining candlestick:

"Your Highness, just as you said, emotional matters are indeed out of our control. How can I not feel your silent help, meticulous trust and care. But in my heart, I can't pretend Anyone, so what I can do for you, Your Highness, is to assist you to ascend the throne and proclaim yourself emperor, and completely eradicate the curse of the Xue family, which is a big Zhou, so it can be regarded as repaying your kindness."

After saying this, Xiao Jinxuan immediately turned around and walked towards her bed.And almost as soon as she left, Zhou Xianrui, who was still sound asleep just now, opened his eyes slowly.

How to say that Zhou Xianrui also has martial arts, Xiao Jinxuan, who has no kung fu background, actually woke up when she walked within ten steps of him.

After silently listening to Xiao Jinxuan's words, Zhou Xianrui couldn't help opening his eyes and smiled silently.

Although the other party just now confided his heart when he thought he was asleep.

Seeing her dedication, Xiao Jinxuan is actually clear, this is enough for Zhou Xianrui.

Even though Xiao Jinxuan's heart can't tolerate him in this life, Zhou Xianrui feels that God has favored him to have this time with her every day.

With a trace of relief and relief, Zhou Xianrui saw the last candlelight in the room, and after Xiao Jinxuan got on the bed and extinguished the candlestick, it disappeared completely.

After silently hoping that Xiao Jinxuan would have a good night's sleep, Zhou Xianrui immediately closed his eyes again. Not long after, he, who had been working so hard recently, fell asleep again.

The peaceful night passed like this, but in the morning of the second day, the sky had not yet dawned, and neither of them woke up in the house.

Suddenly, there were bursts of cries from women in the yard, as well as movement to dissuade the alarm, which woke up Xiao Jinxuan, who had always been sleepy in the room.

After she regained her composure, Xiao Jinxuan immediately got up and got off the ground, but as soon as the embroidered shoes were put on, Zhou Xianrui, who was also awakened, also came out from behind the screen.

"The crying outside seems to be Xue Yuyan. It seems that the king's intentional accommodation to her recently has made this daughter of the Xue family even more unscrupulous. Knowing that the king is sleeping here, she dares to disturb her. Jinxuan, you continue to sleep for a while. Well, this king will deal with her alone."

Shaking her head slightly, Xiao Jinxuan rejected Zhou Xianrui's kindness, got up and walked to the door.

"I've already woken up and I can't fall back to sleep anyway. I seem to have heard Sister Shen's voice just now. I'd better go take a look with the prince, and I'm also very curious, what exactly is Xue Yuyan trying to make a fuss about?" pattern."

(End of this chapter)