"Qingqing, you are so ingenious and thoughtful! Your Majesty conferred the title of beauty and bestowed her residence in this Gui Palace, because you have won His Majesty's favor!"

As soon as he entered the Gui Palace, Wang Zhi heard the voice of Guantao Princess Liu Xing.

All the palace people saw the queen busy saluting.Princess Guantao was holding Qingqing's hand affectionately, when she saw Wang Zhi enter the palace, she threw Qingqing aside and came up to him.

"Xiao'er, my virtuous queen! The emperor has saved a lot of worry by working hard inside and outside the palace!" Liu Xun said while holding Wang Zhi's hand.

"Why did Miss Huang have to go to the palace today? I miss you so much!" Wang Zhi replied, but looked at Qingqing.

"Your Majesty is asleep." Qing Qing saluted and said with a smile.

"Sister Huang, did you bother to send this extra food? The emperor decreed that refined food should not be eaten, and we all ate hard millet. The delivery of tributes from all over the place has been stopped."

Wang Zhi smiled reproachfully when he saw the food box.The two sat down together, and the palace servants served tea.

"Your Majesty is weak, you need to eat more good food to nourish your body!"

"Sister Huang, your majesty's food is naturally good." Wang Zhi sighed, "it's cold and your majesty seldom goes out of the house. It's getting warmer, Qingqing, and accompany your majesty to the sheltered place to bask in the sun."

"Why don't you ask His Majesty to move to Tangquan Palace and steam in the hot spring, it will be better for your body!"

"Your Majesty also persuaded your Majesty to go to Tangquan Palace. However, His Majesty did not want to leave the palace... how about Sister Huang, persuading Your Majesty?" Wang Yan tested Liu Piao.

Emperor Jing Liu Qi didn't want to go to Tangquan Palace. First, he didn't want to let go of the state affairs. Wang Zhi wanted to report to him the minister's report and the results of political affairs. Second, he went to Tangquan Palace because he was exhausted and his body couldn't bear it. A frugal edict issued repeatedly.

Everyone knew that Emperor Jing Liu Qi had tuberculosis, which was equivalent to announcing that he was about to die.

"Hey! My sister persuaded me to try. I entered the palace today to see the emperor's condition, and I also wanted to ask His Majesty for an imperial edict." Princess Guantao observed Wang Zhi with a smile in her eyes.

Guessing the purpose of Princess Guantao's trip, Wang Zhi pretended not to know.

"This Wei Qihou! Divide [-] acres of land from Tangyihou's mansion and distribute it to the refugees!" Princess Guantao said angrily, "Tangyihou argued with him, but he actually used the imperial decree to block it! The prince is also, a bit Don't give my aunt any face!"

Hearing Princess Guantao's complaint, Wang Zhi smiled and said nothing.Wei Qihou was in charge of the prince's errands, but he couldn't kick his head and three feet. How to proceed?
"Sister is here today to seek His Majesty, to ask for the imperial decree, and to shut the mouth of Wei Qihou!"

In terms of power, apart from the royal family, Princess Guantao is the most popular: her father is Emperor Xiaowen, her mother and brother are the current emperors, and her future son-in-law will be the heir apparent.

Relying on pimping to present beautiful women, he won the emperor's favor.The beauty Wang Zhi presented by Princess Guantao became the queen of the world, and the two became married.

How to say?Princess Guantao managed it carefully and played her cards well, binding the Tangyi Hou Mansion with [-] households in Shiyi to the royal family deeply, becoming a wealthy family with great limelight.

"Wei Qihou, you are the cousin of the imperial sister!" Wang Yan teased with his beautiful eyes sideways, "How could he not know that the imperial sister and His Majesty's mother are siblings, and the crown jewel of the imperial sister will be the crown princess?"

"Emperor Sister and the Royal Family are closer than others! As the saying goes, a virtuous person should not avoid relatives, and should use tactics to get closer. Because of this, Wei Qihou used Tangyihou's Mansion as a model and forced the Juntian Order. The Emperor Sister acted according to the order. , Fang Xian agrees with the imperial stance."

Those words made Princess Guantao hard to get off the platform, she nodded and smiled embarrassingly.

"In Shangyong County, the hungry people turned into bandits, killed the powerful, and robbed money and food. The county guard sent troops to suppress it. This situation cannot happen in Chang'an City..." Wang Zhi sighed deeply.

"Now that the fields of the princes and ministers have been collected, the hungry people will be appeased to avoid becoming bandits, and in exchange for a bumper harvest this year, the country will be prosperous and the people will be safe. At that time, the emperor will be happy, and then rewards will be happy for everyone!"

Wang Zhi thought to himself: Empress Dowager Dou has made a great trip, and the money and property left by her land, except the palace wall of Changle Palace, can't be moved away. Isn't everything else given to you, Princess Guantao?Give up some fields, is it so painful?
"This big Han country will belong to Che'er and Gillian in the future? Is there any difference between the imperial sister and the royal family? Gold and silver fields, left hand for right hand, just move it! After the famine year, move it back! " Wang Zhi said, and patted Liu Xun's hand affectionately.

Listening to Wang Zhi's cake painting, Princess Guantao beamed with joy.

Backing away from the screen, Princess Guantao said with a serious face: "Yi'er, sister has one more matter. Looking at the emperor's body, I'm afraid it won't last long..." She hesitated, "If the marriage between Che'er and Gillian was three years old at that time, After the national funeral..."

Wang Zhi bowed his head and remained silent.Before Princess Guantao urged the prince to marry A-Jiao, Emperor Jing Liu Qi had already said that it would be done when the year was over.

Princess Guantao brought up the matter of the prince's wedding again, how did Wang Zhi speak?Could it be that Liu Qi was told to arrange the prince's marriage before you die before you die?

"Well, Your Majesty once said that after the calamity year, Shenglong will arrange the prince's wedding..." Wang Zhi said softly after glancing at Princess Guantao.

This marriage is dispensable to Wang Zhi.She was not in a hurry to tie her ten-year-old son into a political marriage destined to be disharmonious.The so-called "Golden House Cangjiao" is just a short story.

Gillian Liu and Xiaozhu are nine years old and are married by close relatives.Coupled with the fact that Gillian is known to be coquettish and domineering, without the virtuous qualities of her mother, I don't know how much trouble it will cause Liu Xiaozhu.

But Empress Dowager Dou passed away, and Emperor Jing Liu Qi turned the game over again.After waiting for Liu Xiaozhu for many years, Princess Guantao can't wait to cash out her investment immediately and marry her daughter, who is full of spring, into Weiyang Palace!

"Xiao'er, you and I have agreed and report to His Majesty."

"The prince's big wedding is to be celebrated by the whole world. We need to make preparations in advance. Your Majesty said that we will do it after the disaster year is also for the dignity of the royal family. You can't be hasty and wronged Gillian..."

"Don't be wronged, don't be wronged!" Princess Guantao waved her hand, "It's a well-known story in the world that Che'er said that the golden house hides the beauty when she was four years old. A good couple is made in heaven, and it will come naturally. Letting them get married as soon as possible is also on our minds!"

"Sister Huang, please tell Your Majesty! Xi'er is about to report to His Majesty about her marriage with the Huns." Wang Zhi didn't want to offend Long Yan.

"Empress, Your Majesty is awake, and I have called you in." Qingqing came out from the inner hall and saluted Wang Zhi.

Wang Zhi entered the inner hall and saw that Qingqing had brewed ginseng tea again, and served it to Emperor Jing Liu Qi.She reached out to stop, hesitated and stopped.

"Your Majesty, how are you feeling today?" Wang Zhi saluted, smiling sweetly.

"I heard Yi'er talking to Huangjie. The order to equalize the land must be forced, and there must be no mistake!" Emperor Jing said firmly even though he was exhausted.

Wang Zhi nodded.Liu Qi started coughing, Qing Qing hurriedly brought some tea, patted Emperor Jing on the back, and fed the life-threatening tea to his mouth.

"Your Majesty, the princess has been chosen. Your Majesty, please grant her a title."

"Well, where is this person from?" Liu Qi drank ginseng tea, trying to calm his cough.

"Qiao Yin, 17 years old, Lin Luren family, Hanoi County. He entered the palace as a son of a good family at the age of 11. He served the Empress Dowager in Changxin Palace for many years. He is familiar with palace rules and etiquette, and he is also quiet and alert."

"The most important thing is to have a big man in your heart! Caring for your hometown!" Emperor Jing frowned, "There can be no second Bank of China to say..."

"No, this child has an upright mind and misses her mother's kindness very much. The concubine also valued this, so she chose her."

"Confer the title of Princess Lin Lu, Lin Lu County will be exempt from taxes for one year, the Qiao family will be exempt from tax and corvee labor for 20 years, and the male will be promoted to the first rank of noble!" Liu Qi issued a decisive edict.

"The concubine obeys! Your Majesty, Miss Huang has something to see..." After hesitating, Wang Zhi said.

Liu Qi smiled wryly: "It's Wei Qihou's land requisition!"

Wang Zhi shook his head lightly, "Let Miss Huang come and talk to His Majesty."

Princess Guantao entered the inner hall, and smiled, Yanyan looked at Emperor Jing: "Your Majesty looks good. My sister brought some food, and Your Majesty wants to taste it. A few days ago, the crown prince and Wei Qihou drew up seven hundred yuan in Tangyihou's mansion. Mutian, it is said that it will be distributed to the refugees."

Princess Guantao waved her hand grandly: "Shut away, let's go! Elder sister obeys the emperor's edict. Seeing that Che'er acted decisively, he really has grown up!"

Any parent will be sincerely happy to hear people praise their children.

"Che'er," Liu Qi said with a smile on his face, "You are already a big man!"

"A-Jiao is nine years older than Che'er!" Princess Guantao immediately followed up, "Just wait for the day when Che'er grows up! 20-year-old girl, which one is still in her boudoir? The prince's early marriage is also a blessing for the emperor." Congratulations! The emperor is happy, and his body is recovering!"

Liu Qi opened his mouth, hesitated to speak, and turned to look at Wang Zhi.

"How does the Queen decide?" Liu Qi asked.

Wang Zhi bowed his head and signaled: "The concubines are at your majesty's disposal."

"Then the queen will first arrange Na Cai, ask the name, Na Ji, Na Zheng, ask for the date, and perform the pre-wedding ceremony!" Liu Qi said wearily, "Let the Qin Tianjian choose the auspicious day, and I will crown the prince first." present……"

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"All the humble ministers kowtow to the empress!"

"Zhi Qing is dead!"

Just as Wang Zhi gave the order, Zhi Qing flew into Father's arms like a bird flying into the forest.

"Father! Qing'er misses you and mother!"

Zhi Du patted his daughter on the back: "Qing'er has grown up! She has grown taller!"

Seeing the Empress Sitting with a smile on her face, Zhi Du pushed her daughter away: "Qing'er, go back and talk about something! Daddy is discussing matters with the Empress!"

When Zhi Qing and the palace people retreated, Wang Zhi's expression became serious.

"Why did Zhiqing take so long to return to Beijing?" Wang Zhi frowned, "Is it because the road is not smooth?"

"The minister's heart is like an arrow, but on the way, he saw the refugees blocking the way and making trouble because of the food relief..."

"This palace called you back to Beijing for this reason." Wang Zhi sighed with a serious look on his face.

"The real threat to my great man's foundation is not the civilians who block the road and make trouble, and rob passers-by. It's those tyrannical and noble people who are meek and flattering on the surface, but secretly obedient!"

"You use your power to oppress the common people, annex the land, amass wealth, dig the foundation of imperial power, and enrich yourself. The peasants are forced to have no land to cultivate, to be displaced, to be robbers and bandits, and to rebel. When the imperial power is overthrown, they will be opportunistic and opportunistic. , I just want to preserve my wealth!"

"The gift of the Han family can be used for farming and fighting soldiers and civilians, but not for gangs of rats to steal!" Wang Zhi angrily.

"My lord, I know what your empress means!" Zhi Du nodded.

"Zhidu accepts the decree!" After Wang Zhi read out the imperial decree, the seal was handed over to Zhidu.

"This Palace has recalled Ning Cheng as the "Micrograin Search Officer" to assist you in the investigation of household expenses. For those whose household income is more than 50, one out of ten will be removed; for those with more than [-] yuan, three out of ten will be removed; Go to half."

Wang Zhi's eyes were as cold as a blade, "Every county and country must kill a corrupt official, flay them and fill them with grass, and set them up in the government office as a warning to everyone else!"

"Chen, Zunzhi!" Zhidu held the decree and saluted, "I will leave immediately!"

"I still have some private matters to discuss with Zhiqing..." Wang Yi took out the Tiger Sword, "I will present this short sword to the Crown Prince Qing'er. I ordered someone to make another short sword, and gave the Tiger Sword to the Crown Prince." Changed it back."

"Do you want my servant to accept it for Qing'er?" Zhi asked puzzled.

"This tiger's sword has a special meaning for Yu Qing'er. Zhiqing kept it for her, and don't show it to others easily. The scabbard is wrapped around a dragon. It is a royal property, and I am afraid that someone will slander it."

"If the empress gave this sword to Qing'er as a royal property, and the name is justified, others will not criticize it anymore." Zhidu laughed.

Wang Yan nodded, playing with the Husi sword, "Zhiqing, Qing'er is at the age of Ji, have you ever chosen a son-in-law for her?"

Zhi Du looked ashamed: "The empress didn't mention it, but my servant forgot! The mountains are long and the rivers are far away, so many negligence..."

"I have something to say, I don't know if I should say it or not," Wang Zhi hesitated, "Qing'er, maybe she likes the prince..."

"Impossible!" Zhi Du jumped up all of a sudden, "The two of them are cousins ​​with the same clan and surname, absolutely impossible!"

"But Qing'er only knows that her surname is Zhi, and she is the daughter of your Zhidu." Wang Zhi said lightly.

"According to the law of ancestral rituals, having the same clan and surname is considered incest. Qing'er's grandfather Liu Bi, the nephew of Gaozu, and the late emperor Xiaowen are cousins. They have been related for five generations, so it is not incest. Gillian Tongche Son, cousins, such close relatives are not necessary!"

The weather is not hot, but Zhidu's forehead is sweating, "Empress, Aunt Ye confessed when she committed suicide that she will marry the child to a good family! Qing'er, I will find an ordinary family for her, and I don't want her to marry into the palace. !"

Wang Zhi was silent.Two people in one city, three meals for four seasons, wasn't it the ordinary life she yearned for?

Within the palace walls, experienced strife, vying for favor, secret fighting, killing one's heart, slaughtering, and even losing one's life, what kind of experience would an innocent woman be willing to endure?

"Princess Guan Tao urges Your Majesty to marry the crown prince and Gillian as soon as possible," Wang Zhi sighed, "Everyone knows that Gillian is arrogant and domineering, and she is not a woman who tolerates others... This is what I am worried about..."

"It's the order of the parents, the words of the matchmaker. I will find a good family as soon as possible, and send Qing'er to marry! The empress don't have to consider Qing'er entering the palace!"

"But how does Zhiqing explain that Qing'er is not allowed to admire the prince? Are you telling her that she is the grandson of the anti-king Liu Bi?"

"Your Majesty, don't do it! If others know, after I hide the sinner, Qing'er and I may lose their lives!" Zhidu was dripping with sweat.

Wang Zhi recalled that when Na Zhiqing was rescued and returned to the palace from the land of the Huns, when she kowtowed to the queen, she couldn't stop crying, her expression was that she felt sorry for the queen's suffering, and even more so for the prince, who lost her husband for a while, and was in pain and helpless!

"How can my father understand the girl's thoughts..." Wang Zhi sighed heavily.

Thinking of Li Ji who was in love with Emperor Jing Liu Qi as a young man, Wang Zhi couldn't help but shudder.The Sixth Courtyard of the Sangong of the Son of Heaven, being favored but not favored, true love may not be exchanged for cherishing.Today's Liu Xiaozhu has never tasted the love between men and women, what about in the future?
"Qing'er, it's fine to marry an ordinary family. Zhiqing, please go back!" Wang Zhi handed the Husi sword to Zhidu, "Zhiqing is looking for a man who is suitable for Qing'er. I usually give marriages to married women. make arrangements for."

"My minister thanked the Empress!" Zhidu knelt down and bowed, "I beg the Queen's permission, and Qing'er will go out of the palace with my minister and return to Zhi's mansion."

"allow."

Wang Zhi nodded and called out "Qing'er", but saw that Zhi Qing entered the hall with tears streaming down her face, plopping down on her knees!
"Empress, please tell me your daughter's life experience!"

(End of this chapter)

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