Gel makeup

Chapter 25

Siqing sneered: "I hope so."

Xiao Yi became even more anxious: "You don't believe me?"

Si Qing said: "What if I believe you, so what if I don't believe you? What's the point of talking about it now? Or think about the sudden killing of Meng Guang today, if he angered King Duan and made King Duan desperate, what would he do? The king is staring at him, if there is another accident in the court..."

"Heavy on the inside and light on the outside." Xiao Yi closed his eyes and said.

The light in the Xipei Hall dimmed, and Xiao Yi's face became blurred.Shen Jiangdong took a sneaky look at Xiao Yi, got up and said, "I'll go immediately...have someone keep an eye on Prince Duan's residence."

Xiao Yi nodded, and then said to Si Qing: "Don't get angry, and stay calm."

Siqing wondered who was in a hurry to get angry here, and didn't answer Xiao Yi's words, turned around and left.

Shen Jiangdong couldn't figure out what Xiao Yi and Si Qing were thinking, and he didn't want to be caught between them when they were angry, so he could only stand there awkwardly.

"You can also be an errand in Fuzhou." Xiao Yi's voice suddenly rang from Shen Jiangdong's ear, Shen Jiangdong quickly regained his senses, and Xiao Yi said again: "'The leak in the house happens to rain all night', if the case in Fuzhou is not resolved To deal with the aftermath, it might shake the foundation of the country.”

Shen Jiangdong hesitated and said: "The minister returned to Beijing, and Wang Ruheng returned to Fuzhou. He... was originally a student of King Duan." When he said the next few words, Shen Jiangdong's voice became inaudible.

"Wang Ruheng is getting old, give him a false title and make him an official."

Shen Jiangdong wanted to say something more, but Xiao Yi raised his voice to call Huangmen Guan Heshun: "Go and invite, and be sure to invite the imperial concubine back."

He Shun replied with a sad face.

Shen Jiangdong came out of the Maode Hall and met Siqing head-on, feeling a headache suddenly.The two families were originally good friends and relatives by marriage, so they were very close.Shen Jiangdong had learned enough of Siqing Rufeng's words early on, he saluted first, and said: "It's getting late, I will take my leave."

Siqing smiled: "There is an idiom called 'Jiangdong' - it's a taboo against Duke Jia. I wonder if Duke Jia has heard of it?"

Shen Jiangdong's heart was in turmoil, and he was startled when he heard Si Qing's words.When she looked up, she happened to meet Shang Siqing's smug smile.Shen Jiangdong slapped him upside down and asked Siqing, "I don't understand this. Who blamed Jiangdong?"

For the first time in her life, Siqing hated others for pretending to be confused, and said in a low voice: "Meng Guangshi is your subordinate. When His Majesty wanted to move Meng Guangshi, why did he keep hiding it from you and didn't discuss it with you in advance? Could it be because To keep you safe, lest you get involved in party disputes and be retaliated by King Duan?" Si Qing said in a low voice, "Duke Jia's subordinates conspired to rebel and kill the king, do you think the admonishers will let Jia Guo's mansion go?"

Shen Jiangdong immediately kept silent, he never dared to accuse Xiao Yi of using Meng Guangshi's death to blame Jiangdong.

Si Qing turned to leave, Shen Jiangdong said hastily: "My subordinates conspired against me, of course I cannot absolve myself of the blame. As for why Your Majesty...I dare not speculate. Thank you for letting me know."

Since Shen Jiangdong thanked him, it showed that he and Siqing had a tacit understanding, and Siqing whispered at this time: "A few days before Meng Guangshi died, he sneaked into the prison to question me, and asked me how Queen He died. I said that I didn’t return to Beijing until Empress Xianhe passed away, I don’t know why Empress Xianhe died.”

Shen Jiangdong's face changed drastically in an instant, and Siqing whispered again: "You should know how Empress Xianhe died; you should also know why Meng Guangshi was so obsessed with Empress Xianhe's death. Why did Meng Guangshi Started to trace the death of Empress Xianhe, and then she was charged with the crime of 'conspiracy', and the people of Qin didn't have time to mourn for themselves and future generations..." Siqing saw the Huangmen official He Shun who was beside Xiao Yi coming from a distance, and then No more talking, just stand still and wait.

Shen Jiangdong put away his shock, and bowed to Siqing again to leave.

Siqing returned to Maode Hall, she and Xiao Yi no longer mentioned the quarrel just now, Xiao Yi asked Siqing: "What do you think Prince Duan will react tomorrow?"

Siqing put the candle on the candlestick, and said: "The late emperor ordered that the Dukes of Jia and Jing should assist in the government. 'The relatives and nobles of the kings are not allowed to interfere in the government'. King Duan does not take advantage of it, but His Majesty takes it. No matter how King Duan reacts, he will always be passive." of."

Xiao Yi said: "I always feel uneasy in my heart."

Si Qing gave Xiao Yi a sideways look, turned around and sat down, and asked in a low voice: "You did it in such haste, in case King Duan puts all his eggs in one basket..."

Xiao Yi said coldly: "If King Duan wants to put all his eggs in one basket, it's exactly what I want, and save us a lot of trouble. I'm afraid that King Duan is too shrewd to fall for it."

Siqing understood: "If he advances by retreating, I'm afraid there will be more accidents in the future."

Just as Xiao Yi expected, in the morning of the next day, King Duan really gave in easily. Xiao Yi went straight to Ninghua Hall and said to Si Qing: "The way of King Duan, Meng Guangshi, was originally the history of Prince Duan's residence, and he recommended him to be the commander of Jingwei. Therefore, he was guilty of negligence and improper recommendation. After saying that, Shang Shu resigned from the government and recommended Jia Guogong Shen Jiangdong to directly take over the Xishan camp."

"Then an admonisher from Yushitai came out and said that after Meng Guangshi became the commander of the Jingwei, he was a subordinate of Duke Jia Shen Jiangdong, and then impeached Duke Jia?"

Xiao Yi said helplessly: "You guessed it right. However, Meng Guangshi was transferred to the commander of the Beijing Guard for less than a month, and if he seriously investigates, he must have nothing to do with Yuan Xi. At most, Yuan Xi is only guilty of negligence. impeach."

Si Qing asked: "Misseeing the country and endangering His Majesty are also serious crimes. What is the third brother going to do?"

"Yuanxi's apology memorial? Naturally, he stayed in China."

Si Qing didn't point it out directly, but said: "Staying in China is not the solution. If you don't get angry with Duke Jia, this matter will become a hidden danger buried around Jia Guo's mansion. Meng Guangshi is charged with the crime of treason. It will be extremely detrimental to Duke Jia's government if it happens. I still say that it is enough to abandon Meng Guangshi. Moreover, you approved the case of Duan Wang's resignation, but did not deal with the case of Shen Yuanxi's self-impeachment. Your partiality is too obvious. Right? It’s a mouthful.”

Xiao Yi weighed the sentence "Abandoning a Meng Guangshi is enough", pondered and said: "But at present, no one can replace Yuanxi's position, the other thing is better, Jingfang—" Xiao Yi suddenly fell silent, and turned to Look at Siqing.

Siqing raised her eyebrows and said, "Speak directly if you have something to say." At this moment, Heshun came in and reported to Xiao Yi, saying that the Ministry of Rites would please see you if there was something to do. Xiao Yi said, "I'll talk to you in detail tonight."

That night, both Siqing and Xiao Yi were sitting in Maode Hall.Siqing was wearing a jade-colored makeup gown and a milky white woven gold skirt, sitting on a short couch outside the veil opposite Xiao Yi, reading.Xiao Yi didn't hear the sound outside the curtain for a long time, so he put down the booklet and gently opened the curtain, and saw that Siqing was resting on his stomach with one hand, and the hairpin pecking at his temple had already half slipped away.Seeing Xiao Yi approaching, she threw away the book and asked, "What's wrong?"

Xiao Yi hesitated for a moment, and tentatively said: "Every day and night, I have to work hard on the case. I wish I could have three heads and six arms."

Siqing perfunctorily said: "Your Majesty is diligent in government, and it is a blessing for the common people." While talking, she tied her hair and yawned: "Your Majesty has worked hard, so I will take my leave first." But Xiao Yi hugged her, "You these few days I'm a bit sleepy. You're talking bureaucratically with me at night, what book are you reading?" Xiao Yi picked up the book on the side to read, and it turned out to be "Book of Changes", so he laughed: "It's no wonder I feel sleepy when I read this at night. "

Siqing gave Xiao Yi a blank look: "Don't worry about what books I read. It's the second watch now, so it's no wonder I'm not sleepy."

"I have something serious to discuss with you."

"Oh."

"Yuan Xi is no longer in charge of Jingfang, and I haven't found a suitable person to take over. If Yuan Xi hadn't been pushed to the forefront this time, I wouldn't have dismissed Yuan Xi's post so hastily."

After listening to a few words, Siqing picked up the book and responded with "um" and "um".Xiao Yi was helpless, so he had no choice but to ask clearly: "Can you take care of the affairs of Jingfang for a while?"

Si Qing covered her face with a book, and asked with a smile, "When did you come up with this sudden idea? If I interfere in Beijing Defense, I will be accused by the courtiers of meddling in politics." She feigned anger, "I knew you never thought of me."

Xiao Yi was at a loss for words for a while, and Si Qing said, "What's more, I live in a forbidden place, and it's inconvenient for me to exchange documents, meet people and discuss things. Isn't it enough for you to hold your hand?"

Xiao Yi snatched the book from Siqing's hand, and whispered softly: "It's troublesome now, I often neglect one thing and forget the other. Baochai makes dust every day, and it's safer for you to help me keep an eye on it. As long as Jingwei doesn't publicize, How would the courtiers know? You said that it is inconvenient to pass on a message to someone—it is not inconvenient, just send the Huangmen official to pass it on.”

Si Qing still refused to agree: "I don't want to take on this matter, it's hard to please. I'm a man of the times, and I don't want to make fun of myself. Prince Duan said I'm 'violent and immoral', do you think I don't know?"

Xiao Yi blew softly into her ear, "You only think of me."

Siqing was impatient, thinking that he was starting to seduce her with a peacock again, so she broke free and said, "You don't think about me, but tell me to think about you. How can there be such a cheap thing in the world? I don't want this salary Don't care about this nonsense." She stretched out her long and slender fingers, which were as white as jade under the lamp, and she wore a filigree ring with rice beads and amethyst on it, gently swaying in front of Xiao Yi's eyes, her bright eyes sparkling, With a bit of cunning in his mouth, he smiled and said, "Don't test me again, I won't agree."

Under the lamp, Xiao Yi's face became more and more like porcelain and jade, and Si Qing began to waver again. It seemed that this advantage was not in vain, why did he do things for him for nothing, and did not get any reward.

Seeing this, Siqing was taken aback, and forgot all about the concubine's contract and the child's contract, thinking that even if she kissed her today, she would not be considered a loser.She couldn't help touching Xiao Yi's face, Xiao Yi grasped Si Qing's hand and kissed Si Qing's cheek, but was pushed away by Si Qing with the other hand, "You want me to think about you, unless..."

"Unless what? You say, I promise you."

"When it comes to the qualifications of my generation, no one in the palace can match Sister Zhou, why not..."

Xiao Yi didn't object, and said: "It's a beautiful day, let's not talk about other people."

Siqing raised her eyebrows and asked back: "You have told this sentence to countless people."

A smile gradually spread from Xiao Yi's lips, "I never told anyone except Qingqing."

The lamps and candles are extinguished, and the veil is closed.The lily fragrance in the tripod rolls out graceful smoke, slowly drifting to the top of the hall, making the room sweet.

(End of this chapter)