Han Shizu

Chapter 1707

After a winter rain, the weather suddenly turned cold, and the cool wind hovered around the Chongzheng Hall, making a humming sound.Under the palace hall, more than a dozen servants are busy cleaning up the water stains and footprints left on the ground.

As the head of the servants, Yan Tuo did not serve the imperial court, but stood aside, staring at him sternly, as if this was a very important matter.

Half an hour ago, Prime Minister Zhao Pu slipped on the soles of his feet in the hallway when he came to Chongzheng Palace to play an event and fell down.After all, Zhao Pu was over sixty years old, with old arms and legs, he couldn't get up immediately.

As soon as this incident happened, Zhao Pu was able to go home to recuperate from his injuries, but Emperor Liu was a little furious. The chancellor's mistake was not a good sign, and he couldn't help but lose his temper, and even the ground couldn't be cleaned.

Pursuing responsibility is something that will come later. After learning this lesson, Yan Tuo didn't care about serving in front of the emperor, and personally led people to clean up all the road steps in front of Chongzheng Hall, even the remaining water on the beams and pillars. Pass.

Yan Tuo stared at it personally, and naturally had higher requirements, not only sweeping, but also wiping, drying, until it shines brightly.Yan Tuo had a reason to be angry. How long had he not been reprimanded by Emperor Liu? How could he be in a good mood because of such a trivial matter and the negligence of the subordinates that he was blamed by the officials.

With a gloomy face, while staring at the servants at work, Yan Tuo secretly felt ruthless in his heart, he must deal with this idiot well, even if he can't do the sweeping job well, what's the use?

The sound of armor leaves rubbing and colliding came softly, Yan took off the tips of his ears, turned his head subconsciously, and saw a young man in bright armor and silver walking slowly, followed by a young man in a thick fur robe.

Seeing the two, Yan Tuo's complexion changed very quickly, the gloomyness disappeared completely, his brows returned to kindness, and he stepped forward a few steps to salute: "I have seen your Highnesses!"

"Officer Yan, is father in the palace?" the young man asked directly.

"Return to Your Highness, the officials are discussing matters with Liu Shuxiang, Han Shangshu, and General Tian!" Yan Tuo responded.

"It's for the Northwest rebellion! I want to hear it too!" Hearing this, the young man's eyes lit up, and he said excitedly, and urged Yan Tuo, "Officer Yan, go and report it!"

"Your Highness, wait for a while, I'll go report to the official!" Yan Tuo smiled, turned and walked towards the palace.

Looking at Yan Tuo's back, the young man couldn't help but said to the young man who was following him: "We are father's sons, if we want to see father, we have to report it first, there is such a reason in the world!"

The young and the young are naturally the two princes of Emperor Liu, the thirteenth Liu Ye and the fourteenth Liu Xin.The two brothers have always been close since childhood, and Liu Xin almost grew up behind Liu Ye.

In the Tian family, blood relationship is often rare, and Emperor Liu's family is no exception. However, these two brothers may not be so close to other princes, but they are still brothers and sisters. Liu Xin worships Liu Xin. Ye, Liu Ye has always defended Liu Xin, and always thinks of him when there are good things.

Hearing Liu Ye's muttering, Liu Xin showed a helpless smile on his green face: "Brother Thirteen, we are not only father's sons, but also his subjects, etiquette cannot be dismissed, and father always pays attention to rules! "

"In front of father, why have I ever broken etiquette and broken rules?" Liu Ye said: "This kind of rules, don't they separate the emperor from the courtiers, and give those who are in the middle the opportunity to fish in troubled waters, if there are some treacherous evils."

Hearing Liu Ye talking more and more drifting, Liu Xin became a little anxious, and hurriedly reached out to cover his mouth, and warned Liu Ye sternly: "Brother Thirteen, don't talk nonsense if this is the case. If Officer Yan hears it, it will inevitably cause trouble." !"

Liu Ye pulled Liu Xin's hand from his mouth, glanced around sharply, especially stopped at the eunuchs who were buried in their work, smiled a little, and said, "You're right, It's my brother, Meng Lang!"

After finishing speaking, with probing eyes in his eyes, he said to Liu Xin in a playful tone: "My fourteenth brother, at such a young age, why is your tone of voice more and more like that of a Hanlin pedant in Wenhua Palace!"

Liu Xin shrugged his shoulders, spread his hands, and sighed in a low voice: "It's not that I want to learn, it's just that there are too many right and wrong in this palace, and my mother is still the thirteenth brother, who is free-spirited, open-minded and open-minded. Impossible!"

Liu Xin is only 16 years old now, and it won't be long before her first birthday, but she is not very old, but she is a bit old-fashioned, and Liu Ye can't help but feel withdrawn.

Liu Xin's mother, Concubine Yelu, was not favored. This was a well-known fact in the palace. As for the complete fall from favor, it probably happened around Kaibao's Northern Expedition.If Concubine Zhou Shu's beauty is unlucky, then Concubine Yelu is alive, but life is worse than death. She guards the Qing Palace all year round, like a prison.

In the past, when Liu Xin was young, she could still be with her and accompany her all the time. When Liu Xin was a little older, she was also separated and arranged to live and study independently, which made her even more heartbroken and lonely.

Today's Concubine Yelu doesn't look forward to the favor of Emperor Liu, and only looks forward to Liu Xin's visit every month.Liu Ye naturally understood the situation of the mother and son, and even speculated about the reason why Concubine Yelu fell out of favor.

Looking at Liu Xin's young and mature appearance, he couldn't help but feel emotional, raised his hand and patted him on the shoulder, and stopped teasing him about it.

In contrast, Liu Ye's mother, Concubine Xiang, was much more favored and had a much easier life. The treatment of concubines and princes depended entirely on the emperor's likes and dislikes.

Liu Ye has been good at performance since he was a child, especially in front of Emperor Liu, he profoundly explained the truth that "a child who can cry has milk". Therefore, Emperor Liu still loves this thirteenth son.

As for Liu Xin, no matter what the factors are, he has a peaceful temperament, whether he is lenient or weak. The more low-key and introverted, completely indifferent to the world.

This time, if Liu Ye hadn't called out, Liu Xin wouldn't even have dared to come to see Emperor Liu.In Liu Xin's mind, there are still some childhood memories. At that time, Emperor Liu was tall and majestic. Although he was majestic, he was still very gentle to him.

At that time, Emperor Liu's embrace was strong and warm, and he dared to hold Emperor Liu's legs. At that time, Emperor Liu's beard was prickly, but it always gave people a warm feeling.

Of course, as she got older, Liu Xin's memories of her childhood gradually became blurred. She even felt that the images left in her mind were hallucinations, imaginations influenced by admiration, and unrealistic expectations.

Of course, for the princes, Emperor Liu still basically treated them equally. Therefore, although Liu Xin's mother and son were questioned and looked down upon, there were no ridiculous stories about evil slaves bullying their masters.

If there is, it must be the way of death. The majesty of the Heavenly Family cannot be offended. With Emperor Liu's increasingly strong calf-protecting attributes, he has always been the only one who can punish concubines and princes. Anyone else who dares to overstep will definitely end up. Desolate, of course, until now, no one dared to go beyond.The exceptions are the rulers of the Wenhua and Wuying Halls, but that is also attached to the decree of Emperor Liu.

"Fourteenth brother, suppressing the rebellion in the northwest, would you like to go with me? Life in the palace is too boring, so you should go out to relax and see the world outside!" Seeing Liu Xin's depression, Liu Ye's heart was touched. , can't help saying.

Feeling his brother's love and care, Liu Xin shook his head and said, "Brother Thirteen, fighting a war is not a joke, so I won't cause trouble. Besides, it won't affect you. If Dad doesn't agree, why don't you go?"

Naturally, Liu Ye came here to counter the rebellion in the Northwest. The armor he was wearing was all because he won the first prize in the autumn hunting last year.

Hearing what Liu Xin said, Liu Ye immediately said: "If you don't ask for it, Dad doesn't understand your intentions, so how can he send you? As for me, as long as I ask Dad to fight, he will definitely agree!"

"If you don't agree, I'll go secretly." At the end, Liu Ye couldn't help adding another sentence.

While the two brothers were chatting, Yan Tuo had already walked out of the palace, with a signature smile on his face, and bowed: "Your Highness, the officials are calling!"

Liu Ye's spirit was suddenly refreshed, and his thoughts were brought back. He subconsciously adjusted his clothes, took off the saber at his waist, and handed it over to the guards on duty outside the hall. Together with Liu Xin who was a little nervous, he entered the hall.

Obviously, Liu Ye has some criticisms about various etiquettes and rules, but he is extremely proficient in doing it himself, and never does things that exceed taboos. This is the basic quality of a prince.

After all, not everyone likes to be messy like Lao Jiu
(End of this chapter)