Phoenix that can't smile

507 Chapter 2 Playing a scoundrel ([-])
"Oh, welcome quickly." Concubine Jiang had just gotten up, and Concubine Huan, who had a protruding belly, was already being supported by Huier, and came in with laughter.

"What kind of wind is it that brought my younger sister's father here. My younger sister is pregnant and should rest more to raise her baby. How can I trouble you to come to my palace?" Concubine Jiang suddenly laughed and said happily.

"Concubine Jiang, Cheng Rong, Baosi's confidant, has now been sent by the king to the south to reduce or exempt taxes. Last time, someone took great pains to frame Jianjia Palace for stealing water taps. This matter has also been settled. My sister thinks it will not take more than five months. The emperor's son in my sister's womb is about to give birth, don't you have anything to tell your sister?" Concubine Huan looked at the amiable Concubine Jiang seriously.

"Sister, can you guarantee that the child in her womb will not be a royal daughter like last time?" Concubine Jiang asked with a cryptic smile.

"This is exactly the purpose of my sister's return. Could it be that Concubine Jiang can tolerate the Queen's empress giving birth to a son, threatening King Lu's crown prince?" Concubine Huan smiled mysteriously.

On the official road leading to the south, An Tong rode a fast horse and led the curious Cheng Rong to a quiet place with mountains and rivers. He dismounted in front of a thatched cottage and walked to the main entrance of the thatched cottage.

"Master Cheng, An Tong just met the masked man who came to rescue us in his arms that day, and benefactor forbade him to reveal his real identity and residence, so it is not known whether he is here now." An Tong looked at Cheng Rong said slowly.

Cheng Rong stepped forward and knocked casually on the door. Unexpectedly, the door opened with a bang, and what came into view was a wide yard, where a child was cleaning the yard as if nothing had happened.

"Little brother, if I guess correctly, your master has been away from this place for more than a month." Cheng Rong walked up to the boy and asked kindly.

"Yes, sir, our young master is always in a hurry in this area. He bought a house here last year, but he lived in it for only a few months a year, so his whereabouts are uncertain. In addition, the young master has many friends in the world. Now I don't know where I went." The boy returned the courtesy.

"If it's really Mr. Dutu, why didn't he even tell you, a brother who has played with you since childhood, and why did he show his face to others?" Cheng Rong looked back at An Tong and questioned.

"However, An Tong thinks that he is clearly a young master, with that description, that behavior, is there a second young master in the world?" An Tong insisted.

"What is this?" Suddenly, Cheng Rong saw a small bamboo flute hanging in the yard. He picked it up subconsciously, put it near his mouth, and blew it gently.

"Hoohoo!" Suddenly, a white dove and some orioles flew into the yard one after another.

"Strange, why does the sound of this bamboo flute sound familiar? Oh, by the way, isn't the empress good at taming beasts with ventriloquism? This bamboo flute can play the tune of the queen!" Cheng Rong played with the bamboo flute. Flute, study carefully.

"Mr. is really discerning. My son did say that this bamboo flute was made according to the ventriloquism of an acquaintance of your son. I heard it is very good!" The boy said with a smile to Cheng Rong.

In the Hall of Shuilong Shuren, Minggong finished handling the government affairs, and took Xiao Ruzi and Rouer Xinyue for a walk in the corridor. Suddenly, Minggong remembered something and asked Xinyue: "Xinyue, you usually organize the memorials for me. , This cabinet minister Cheng Rong has been going south for more than a month, why is there still no news about him, has he submitted any documents?"

Xinyue cautiously replied: "My Majesty, the concubine did not seem to have seen Lord Cheng's memorial. The concubine guessed that Master Cheng must have a smooth journey, so I am happy to forget."

"Hahaha, this Cheng Rong is the opposite of those guys in the court. Reporting sorrows but not good news!" Ming Gong couldn't help laughing.

"Your Majesty, something is wrong! The peach blossoms in the imperial garden bloom in winter, and the maids are talking about it. Rumors say that this is not a good omen!" At this time, the flustered Minister of the Interior, Zhu Heng, knelt down and reported.

"In the middle of winter, where are the peach blossoms blooming in the back garden? It's clearly a rumor to confuse the crowd, wait for me to see!" Ming Gong immediately looked displeased, and hurriedly drove into the back garden.

At this time, the court ladies and eunuchs in the garden were all around the blossoming peach blossom, chattering endlessly, and suddenly saw the emperor's dragon driving towards them, and rushed away. , On that strange peach blossom branch, delicate and beautiful peach blossoms are indeed blooming!
"What's going on here? Call Tai Shi Ling immediately!" Ming Gong was stunned, and then ordered Xiao Ruzi to say.

In Jianjia Palace, it was chilly, the courtyard was silent, and in the bedroom, the stove was red. Bao Si was reading a book with Mrs. Mei, when suddenly the thin curtain opened, Mrs. Mei raised her head slightly, and saw that it was Ah Xi who came in angrily.

"Ah Xi, what's the matter? Who made you unhappy?" Bao Si asked cheerfully.

"My lord, these guys who spread rumors and slander are really rascals to the extreme. Last time, they were obviously the ones who framed us to steal from Jianjia Palace, but when they got into the mouths of some people, they turned out to be the lord who deliberately set up a trap to bring down Concubine Huan. To make a sensation, today, because of some peach blossoms blooming in the back garden, there are people spreading rumors everywhere, accusing the young master of favoring her, she is a beauty, she will blame Da Zhou, what nonsense!" Axi said angrily.

"Okay, Axi, it's not the first time we've been abused by someone, so why be so impatient, it's to please the perpetrator." Bao Si said with a leisurely smile.

"What the queen sister said is that those guys are secretly monitoring the Jianjia Palace, trying to frame and blame them all day long. Sincerely, let them be rude and make trouble!" Mei Guiren smiled sweetly.

"Well, two young masters, Axi is worried that those who framed them behind their backs and have insidious means will not let it go. Yesterday it was the girl who framed us for stealing, and today I might spread rumors about our rebellion. I really don't know. This time , what will happen to us." Axi sighed.

"Sister, the short mouth is getting stronger and stronger!" Mei Guiren could not help but smile.

(End of this chapter)