Dajing Sun and Moon

Chapter 8
Haishi, outside the Shunyi gate of the imperial city.

The armor shines on the moon and the silver scales open, and the halberd blade reflects white.

On the imperial road under the martial law of the Jinwu Guards, Xiao Yuan is walking out with his hands behind his back.

Xiao Yuanzheng, who was nearly [-] years old, was still full of energy. It was rumored that he was still capable of imperial concubines, but it was not known whether it was true or not.

But at this moment, he frowned slightly, thinking as he walked, trying to figure out what the Emperor Jing said before, did he really intend to conquer Tiandu Peak?

He didn't believe that Emperor Jing's abyss and deep city mansion could not see Xuanzong's sinister intentions. In this case, why knew that there were tigers in the mountains, and went to the tiger mountain?
He couldn't figure it out, and muttered to himself that his sister hadn't called him into the palace for a long time, could it be that he had changed his mind, his burning desire for power stagnated for a while, and he sighed inwardly when he was hungry, it really is unpredictable.

Everyone in the world knows that Xiao Yuanzheng is good at governing the country and making troubles for the government, but they don't know that he has never won the true trust of Emperor Jing and relies on him as his confidant.

"Master Xiang" called out to bring him back to his senses, he glanced at the other person's eyes, and he understood it, flatteringly said: "Miss Yan has been waiting for a long time."

Yan Rushunhua will soar and soar.This reputation is unique to Yan Yuelou, a famous prostitute in the capital, and it is praised by Xiao Bianqin.

The prime minister's mansion originally lived in Changmingfang, which is close to the outer city, and he said that he could listen to public opinion at any time, so as to reach heaven.When Emperor Jing learned about it, he was very moved. With a wave of his hand, he immediately ordered his internal funds to buy an official residence in Buzhengfang adjacent to the imperial city, and granted it to Prime Minister Xiao.

Xiao Xiang was overwhelmed by flattery on his face, but he burst into laughter on the inside, and finally accepted it nervously after three times in a row.

Relying on this favor, Xiao Xiang dealt with government affairs during the day, and listened to prostitutes playing flute, dancing and kissing after returning home at night. The so-called "fifteen moonlit nights, a huge candle in the Xiang's mansion burned" is the scene.

He let out a soft grunt, and before he got off the royal road, he rode away with his whip on his horse, leaving only the rattling sound echoing around the city wall, and the servants behind him followed suit.

Cao Ding, a young general of the Qianniu Army, accompanied Xia Houchun in the plain robe, staring at the huge guard of honor on the imperial road. After his figure disappeared into the night, Xia Houchun murmured to himself:

"The wax smoke is like a new toad, and the royal road is full of noise.

The white-headed prime minister returned for nine days, and at night he listened to Fei Qiong playing the flute. "

He said quietly: "Our Xiang Xiang is really majestic and nourishing."

Cao Ding was terrified when he heard this, he hesitated and dared not say more.

Suddenly I heard a warm word: "Does Xiao Xiang do this every time he goes to court?"

Cao Ding, who had long been favored by the prime minister's mansion, did not hesitate to sell his master to seek glory, and vowed: "Everyone who goes to court will be like this."

Xia Houchun nodded lightly, and said to the new eunuch beside him, "Remember it."

With a serious expression, he ordered: "You must record the truth, and don't slander Xiang Xiang."

The implication is to report the truth to Emperor Jing.

The new eunuch smiled and said yes, and Lian Dao followed His Highness's instructions, Cao Ding's heart skipped a beat, his face was ashen.

But immediately after his face changed for a while, he knelt down on one knee and said in a deep voice: "The prince is benevolent, and he is willing to hold the whip and kick and attach it to the tail."

Xia Houchun's face turned warm in an instant, and he helped Cao Ding up: "General Cao, what are you doing, you and I are all loyal to Jingguo."

"What the prince said is true, I am convinced by my humble position!"

On the other side, in the Xiao Mansion with double eaves and overlapping corners, and corridors with back curtains, the night was dark and people were resting.

On the large eight-claw embroidered dragon brocade couch, Xiao Xiang was sleeping contentedly under the service of the person next to his pillow, and there seemed to be a faint whisper in his trance: "Master Xiang, I heard that Tiandu Peak The one who is about to ascend, are you going?"

"Maybe." Xiao Yuanzheng replied subconsciously in a daze.

Xiao Yuan, who was stroking by the man, was dyed gray hair, leaned over to get closer, and exhaled like blue: "Then your majesty will go down?"

Xiao Yuanzheng's eyelids twitched, as if touching a sensitive nerve, but the beauty seemed to chuckle, and after the slender hand with creamy skin touched her bright hall lightly, Xiao Yuanzheng calmed down and fell asleep slowly.

There is only one whispering whisper, if it cannot be heard:

"Your Majesty will go".

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East Palace, Qilin Pavilion.

It was originally the prince's study room, which was often used to review the Yasukuni memorials. Since Xia Houchun took over the place, it has integrated sleeping and office.

In addition, the crown prince has just reached the crown, and has not yet chosen a concubine, so the East Palace is actually a little deserted.

On the couch in the pavilion, Xia Houchun thought deeply about today's court proceedings, always felt that Emperor Jing was a little weird, and said to himself: "Punish the rebels and promote the Xiao party."

He was startled suddenly, and his underwear was soaked in cold sweat. Damn it, I thought the young master had forgotten about the case of treason, so this is where the beating happened.

The prince's cliques spread all over the court and the public, and the disciples of Afu are hidden among the officials. No crisis will be revealed. Emperor Jing directed and acted a "out of the palace drama".

After fishing out Chen Gong and Zhang Yanshou, get rid of me, the crown prince's biggest reliance, and put him under the Dan Majesty to show his trust, just like in the past, so as to appease the princelings and indirectly deter the Xiao party .

It can be called killing three birds with one stone!
Moreover, he deftly defuses the party disputes and temporarily eliminates the disaster.

But Xia Houchun sighed secretly, "Your Majesty, your majesty, you have been smart all your life, and you have been confused for a while. Party disputes are not trivial, and if you neglect to harm the country. Don't destroy the century-old Jingguo country in your hands."

Then, there was a slight knock on the door outside, Xia Houchun raised his eyes, frowned slightly, but still replied: "What's the matter?"

The new Great Eunuch of the Eastern Palace is named Liu Wenzhen, who belongs to the Supervisor of Rites and is the godson of the current eunuch who holds seals. He is the new personal eunuch assigned by Emperor Jing to Xia Houchun.

After several days of observation, Xia Houchun knew that this eunuch was cautious in temperament, knew how to advance and retreat, had small schemes, and had been in the palace for some years. If he was not the eyeliner of Emperor Jing, Xia Houchun would almost have drawn him as his confidant.

But precisely because he was sent by Emperor Jing, although he was wary of him, he had to put him outside the gate of the palace whenever he received courtiers and generals. The gate was open, but it was not easy to hear their conversations. To show that there is no dark conspiracy in the family.

Not leaving but not leaving is Xia Houchun's attitude towards this palace attendant.

The new eunuch outside the palace gate heard the sound and felt the prince's displeasure, and immediately tremblingly said: "Your Majesty replied, I understand."

Xia Houchun's eyes flashed, the eunuch seemed to be showing favor, but he must not grant credit lightly, after a moment of pondering, he said softly: "Got it."

After a pause, he said slowly, "Gu has already fallen asleep, you all should rest too."

The outside said happily: "Thank you for your love, your servant is willing to serve your highness day and night."

Xia Houchun laughed and scolded: "Who wants you to serve day and night, get out, get out, get out and go to sleep."

He knew the temperament of these palace servants, the gentler the master, the more they felt weak and deceitful, and the stricter he was, the more he could make them guard against themselves.

After Liu Wenzhen outside the door hesitated for a while, she finally gritted her teeth and whispered: "Your Highness, I have a report."

Xia Houchun in the house frowned slightly, what secret is there to play at this time, could it be a show of loyalty?
After thinking for a moment, he said slowly, "Come in."

With a squeak, Liu Wenzhen bowed to enter the pavilion, and seeing the crown prince changing clothes, he silently stepped forward, knelt down, stepped on his feet, and buckled his crown.

Although Xia Houchun's sleeping and sleeping duties are in harmony, he will always dress up and dress up whenever there are important political events to show grandeur.

After changing clothes, Xia Houchun sat upright behind the table, with the four treasures gathered on the table, the yellow curtain and brocade cloth embroidery covered with Jiangnan gold thread, and the pen wash and Zhuhao with carved dragons and phoenixes hanging down, as stable as a heavy pendant.

Liu Wenzhen took the initiative to burn incense to drive away fatigue and serve silently.

Xia Houchun glanced at Liu Wenzhen, and said softly, "But what is Your Majesty's intention?"

Liu Wenzhen immediately leaned down on the ground and said in a low voice, "It's not that His Majesty delivered the decree, but that the West Palace has heard about it."

Xigong generally refers to Yeting.

Subconsciously, Xia Houchun sat upright, squinted his eyes slightly, and said slowly, "Please tell me in detail."

　., the white-headed prime minister returned nine days ago, and listened to Feiqiong playing the flute at night. ——Selection (gai) from Wen Tingyun's "The Return of Li Xiang's Prostitute" (Li Deyu)
　　
　
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