Empress please be more ruthless

Chapter 34 The Envoys of the Southern Dynasties
The eunuch presented the test papers, and Song Qingtong flipped through them one by one. He seemed to be very serious, but in fact his eyes didn’t fall on the test papers at all. After flipping through, he handed it to the eunuch, and said in a deep voice, “It’s really good. After all the hard work, Mr. Lin It's just that the gentlemen have lived in the deep palace for a long time, and they are used to living a comfortable life, so I'm afraid they won't be able to bear the hard work after receiving the errand."

Under the jade steps, Lin Kuang was already sweating profusely. It seemed that the emperor was reluctant to send his man out, but his only younger brother was still in the palace. He had to fight for it no matter what: "Your Majesty, whether you can adapt or not, I think I should give it to you." They have a chance."

Song Qingtong's eyes flashed, and he pretended to be displeased: "You step back, this matter will be discussed separately, can other ministers report something?"

The courtiers below all lowered their heads and kept their voices silent. The queen's behavior seemed rogue, but it was understandable. It took a lot of trouble when she selected the princes of the family to fill the harem. Now the ducks she got were blown away. No one will be happy.Lin Kuang was usually quite clever, but he became confused when it came to his younger brother. It seemed that his relegation was not far away.

At this time, a Jin Yiwei trotted into the Jinluan Hall, knelt down on one knee and said, "Your Majesty, the envoy of the Southern Dynasty Jing Wang Feng Lingxue has arrived. See you outside the hall now."

Song Qingtong's heart moved. The envoy sent by the Southern Dynasty was actually a prince. She had heard about Prince Jing. He had always lived in seclusion and never participated in government affairs. King Jing and King Qing survived, and King Qing Feng Lingyu is Feng Lingyun's younger brother, and King Jing is just Feng Lingyun's half brother.

"pass!"

Amidst the eunuchs singing in unison, a luxuriously dressed man in white walked up the steps to the Golden Luan Hall, and there were bursts of sighs in the hall, Song Qingtong lost his mind slightly as he watched the beautiful man getting closer and closer, His skin is like snow, his face is like jade, his long and narrow phoenix eyes are slightly squinted, he looks majestic and charming, his face is so beautiful that it is hard to describe, his pure white robe flutters with his walking, and under the reflection of the sun, it changes into a charming The soft and beautiful luster of the soul, the whole person seems to come out of the picture scroll, beautiful, yet masculine!
Under the amazed eyes of everyone, Feng Lingxue came to the jade steps lightly, leaned forward slightly, and saluted: "Xiao Wang has seen the queen, may the queen be safe and healthy, and stay young forever." The melodious baritone is like an empty valley The echo generally reverberates in the hall.

Song Qingtong smiled slightly: "His Royal Highness Prince Jing doesn't need to be formal, just watch the seats."

After Feng Lingxue thanked her for sitting down, she seemed to be sitting in the seat casually, but her posture was indescribably elegant, and she smiled and said, "Your Majesty, my lord heard that Northern Qin was hit by a natural disaster and the people were displaced, and I really couldn't bear it. This time Xiao Wang was entrusted by my master to bring five carts of cotton-padded clothes and quilts, and another ten carts, which will be delivered in five days."

Song Qingtong's eyes lit up when he heard the words, and he thanked with a smile: "Your Highness came down in time, which just solved the urgent need of our country. This time, there is King Lao Jing. I thank the Southern Emperor on behalf of the people affected by the disaster. I also ask Your Highness to convey my thanks on your behalf." In this way, Ji Yunhe didn't have to go to the Southern Dynasty to buy cotton.

Feng Lingxue smiled gracefully, "It's easy to say, Xiao Wang will definitely convey the Queen's wishes on her behalf."

The two said a few more polite words, Feng Lingxue's eyes flashed, and the corners of her lips curled into a beautiful arc: "Xiao Wang heard that the Northern Qin Emperor has many places of interest and historic sites, and he wants to visit them. Can the empress condescend to guide her?"

Song Qingtong's thoughts changed. It was too risky to accompany him to visit the imperial city. It would be better to have a banquet on the spot, which is safe and can find out the truth, and said with a smile: "Today is the Mid-Autumn Festival, and there are many things in the palace. I really don't have time. In the evening, I will have a banquet in the harem in the inner court, if Prince Jing does not think that my harem has humiliated His Highness, please enjoy the party."

Feng Lingxue smiled freely, and said gracefully: "I heard that Her Majesty's harem is full of young talents, and it is worthwhile to have the honor to see them today."

After the court was over, Song Qingtong sat in the imperial study and looked through the memorials. There were not many memorials, they were all trivial matters. The eunuch came in and announced, "Emissary Song is asking to see you outside the door."

Song Qingtong's eyes lit up, "Please come in, Uncle Huang."

Not long after, Song Zhaoye walked in as if strolling in the courtyard, and said as he walked, "If Gu doesn't come to find Tongtong, Tongtong won't be able to think of Gulai."

Song Qingtong smiled, "How's the emperor doing these days? Please sit down."

Song Zhaoye was not too polite, he crossed his legs and sat in the grand master's chair. He was free and easy but had no image at all, he shook his head repeatedly and said, "Oh, Tongtong, just as you left, the prime minister kicked Gu out of the side hall. These days, Gu is looking forward to your return every day with his fingers."

Song Qingtong chuckled, it was expected that Chu Tianmo would be jealous of Song Zhaoye, after Song Zhaoye poured out his bitterness, he asked with a serious face, "How did Tongtong change the return time during this trip?"

Song Qingtong hesitated for a while, and Song Zhaoye smiled disapprovingly, "Looking at your face, you must be in serious trouble. If you don't tell me, you will be happy and alone."

Song Qingtong weighed quickly in his heart, and decided to tell Song Zhaoye what happened to Jitian, so he told them one by one, Song Zhaoye's eyes became brighter as he listened, and finally laughed mockingly: "Oh? Chu Tianmo is the chief assistant Minister, I have something to do this time! Hehe..."

Song Qingtong was a little dumbfounded, what is his attitude?
Suddenly, there was a gust of wind blowing by his ears. Ever since Song Qingtong practiced internal skills, his hands, eyes, and mind were much faster than before. His eyes flashed, "Who?"

A dark shadow flickered in front of him, and he stood in front of his chest with his fists folded, and his lips were about to be opened. He stared at Song Zhaoye warily, and Song Qingtong said, "But it's okay to say!"

A bright moon rose in the sky, and the lights in front of the Yong'an Hall were brightly lit. Ten round tables were set up on the empty white marble floor. The maids shuttled between the wine tables with plates of delicacies, and the young masters arrived one after another. Surrounding the round table, some sighed, and some drank dull wine in sips.

Xu Youran picked up the wine glass, glanced at Lu Feijiang who was sitting opposite with a calm expression, and sighed: "Brother Lu, why is he so calm? Didn't you hear that? The emperor rejected Master Lin's note this morning. Could it be that I will never be able to succeed in this life?" day?"

Lu Feijiang snorted: "The news is spreading wildly, so how could I not know that this time the emperor is having a banquet in the harem, and Lu will lead everyone out of this shady place after saying anything." drink up.

(End of this chapter)