Ci Jinzhi

Beizhen Fusi was not idle because of the Mid-Autumn Festival. As more and more officials were arrested and imprisoned, the people of Beizhen Fusi were walking in such a hurry that it was like a gust of wind.

He Qingxiao received the summons and quickly rushed to the palace.

These days, the monarch and his ministers are closely connected, and they often see each other two or three times a day. Emperor Xingyuan's tone is more casual. As usual, he asked about the situation of the case, and then brought up the purpose of conveying congratulations to Qingxiao for entering the palace.

"Xin Mu has to guard the mausoleum for his mother, so that's all. Today's Mid-Autumn Festival is really a bit deserted. Qingxiao, you and Xin Mu share the same sorrow and have a good relationship, so go and see him on my behalf."

He Qingxiao hesitated.

This hesitation was certainly not because he was unwilling to see Xin You, but because he was a little surprised by Emperor Xingyuan's attitude towards Xin You.

The emperor valued Miss Xin more than he thought.

With six princes and three princesses in his dynasty, Emperor Xingyuan did not give the impression of a loving father to all officials.

Miss Xin was special in the emperor's heart - this discovery made He Qingxiao feel happy for Xin You.

As a close minister of the emperor, he knew only too well the importance of having the emperor's favor.

Emperor Xingyuan misunderstood He Qingxiao's hesitation and said warmly: "I know that Fusi in Beizhen is busy, but no matter how busy you are, there is no rush for this day. I see all your hard work, and I just want to take a rest."

"Yes."

So He Qingxiao took the reward from Emperor Xingyuan and rode quickly to the imperial mausoleum in light clothes.

The autumn air is crisp and clear, and the imperial mausoleum, located among the rolling hills on the outskirts of Beijing, feels even more autumnal.Xin You wore thick plain clothes, offered incense to Queen Xin, Aunt Xia and others as usual, and walked out.

It was quiet all around, and what you could see was a forest of trees, mostly pines and cypresses. In the distance, you could see mountains and mountains, and white clouds covering half of the sky.

Xin You didn't speak, and Qian Feng and Ping An, who were following her, were as quiet as shadows.Xiaoba was so panic-stricken that his eyes rolled around and suddenly lit up: "Sir, look, someone is coming!"

Xin You recognized him at a glance: "Master He."

"Master He is here?" Xiaoba probed his head and clapped his hands, "It's really Master He!"

While they were talking, a man and a horse were approaching.

Xin You walked over quickly, a smile appeared on her lips: "Master He, why are you here?"

He Qingxiao came alone, striding over with something in his hand: "I am thinking of Xin Daizhao today, please ask me to send you something."

The things given by the emperor are not so precious and rich, but their meaning.One of the two food boxes He Qingxiao brought was filled with fresh fruits, the other was filled with reunion cakes, and a pair of exquisite lanterns.

Xinyou called Xiaoba, and Xiaoba hurriedly took the things and put them away.

He Qingxiao first went to offer incense to Queen Xin, and then walked with Xin You in the imperial mausoleum.

The imperial mausoleum is very large, very empty, and very quiet. The autumn wind rolls up people's clothes unscrupulously, and the fallen leaves dance like dead butterflies.

He Qingxiao looked at the people walking beside him.

In the past month, he has been busy with Fusi in Beizhen. This is the first time the two of them have met since that time.Miss Xin looked calmer, as if the gurgling clear spring flowing from summer to autumn had lost its dryness little by little.

"Didn't Xin Daizhao bring more people here?" The two walked side by side, and He Qingxiao's tone was less polite than when Qianfeng and others were standing aside.

"The imperial mausoleum is already guarded by officers and soldiers, and all affairs are managed by dedicated personnel. There is no need to bring more people." Xin You gently brushed away the dead leaves that fell on his sleeves, "When will Master He go back?"

He Qingxiao paused and said, "I'll be back early tomorrow morning." Xin You had a surprise in his eyes: "Master He, do you want to stay?"

He Qingxiao tried his best to act as if nothing had happened: "I will accompany Xin Daizhao before returning after the Mid-Autumn Festival."

Xin You lowered her eyes slightly, looking at the fallen leaves being chased by the wind, and silently swallowed the words that reached her lips.

She wanted to ask, was it just an order from the emperor?Now that I think about two people who can't commit to each other, it's so boring to ask.

"It would be more lively to watch the moon when there are more people. I'm just aggrieved, Mr. He, and you want to accompany me on a vegetarian diet."

He Qingxiao smiled: "I used to be a vegetarian."

Xin You asked about the follow-up to Deng Gelao's case.

"This case has already involved hundreds of people, and there is a tendency to expand..."

Xin You listened carefully and asked, "What did Deng Chongjing say about the 'Jun' mark?"

"He said he was unclear." He Qingxiao paused and added, "He still persisted after being tortured. Judging from Deng Chongjing's quick admission that he was the one behind the murder of you with poisonous snakes, he is not a tough person."

"In other words, Deng Chongjing is not on Zhou Tong's line."

Zhou Tong was the pawn who killed Queen Xin. He went all the way to Pei Shilang, but was interrupted because of Pei Shilang's arrest.

"Don't be anxious, it will surface sooner or later." He Qingxiao's words were not pure comfort.

Almost all of the veterans who the emperor asked him to investigate came from wealthy families with deep roots in the south.Few of these people followed Emperor Xingyuan to conquer the country from the beginning. Most of them came to see Emperor Xingyuan's power and defected to him.They may have political differences, conflicts of interest, or personal grudges, but they also share common interests.This benefit is not even something that an individual can give up if he wants to. Behind him is a century-old family business and countless descendants.

And now, Miss Xin is their common enemy.As long as Miss Xin is active in the government and the public, they will not be at ease.

Night soon fell. Unlike the palace, which was dressed in red, green, and covered with flowers, this side of the imperial mausoleum was quiet and plain, and even the moonlight seemed brighter and deserted.

Xin You bowed to the moon, invited Xiao Ba and others to share the reunion cakes, and then climbed up to a high platform with He Qingxiao to enjoy the moon quietly.

The lonely moon casts frost and snow all over the ground.

He Qingxiao quietly glanced at the person who was looking up at the moon, and suddenly thought of the poem she murmured with enthusiasm that day: It's a pity that in the clear moon, no one is leaning on the building together.

This is not the case.At least at this moment, during the Mid-Autumn Festival of this year, they were admiring the moon together.

The negative emotions that He Qingxiao had accumulated due to his constant arrests and interrogations over the past few days quietly dissipated, leaving only joy and satisfaction.

The wind picked up, blowing their robes high, bringing with them the coldness of the mountains.

"It's a bit cold. Go back to the house and rest early." Although he hoped that time could stop here, He Qingxiao's reason did not allow him to do so.

Xin You didn't drink, didn't have a fever, and was as rational as the men around him: "Well, it's time to rest."

As for where He Qingxiao would rest, there were many vacant houses here, so Xinyou asked Xiaoba to make arrangements and didn't bother anymore.

Early the next morning, Xin You sent congratulations to Qingxiao and left, respectfully accompanied by the mausoleum supervisor responsible for managing the imperial mausoleum.Before the group of people had gone far, they saw a person riding a horse and galloping towards them.

He Qingxiao frowned slightly.

The person who came was Jin Linwei, so early and in such a hurry, it seemed like something big had happened.