Concubine's true colors

Chapter 776

There will always be a day when the turmoil will calm down, and the prosperity will end and the universe will be settled.

A grand enthronement ceremony, which happened three months ago in an instant, was held in a dragon chair in the imperial study, where all the kings of the Great Zhou Dynasty sat, reviewing memorials and handling government affairs.

And now the owner of this study, which symbolizes imperial power, is none other than Zhou Xianyu, who has ascended the throne and has the title of emperor.

Because the Great Zhou Dynasty has been in turmoil since the death of Emperor Ming and the Xue family's rebellion, and the situation has not been completely stabilized.

During this period, although Zhou Xianrui worked hard to govern, the front and rear palaces were completely clear.

But after all, his reign was too short, and he was in a coma in the later period, so this hidden danger has not been eliminated.

As for Zhou Xianchen, the Emperor Wen, it was difficult for him to hold great power during his reign.

Empress Dowager Chen, a woman, under the bewitching of Ji Lingfeng and Xiangping, focuses on the power of the government, the party and the government, and the country and society are even more precarious.

Therefore, after Zhou Xianyu, the dry emperor, sat on this dragon chair, he was born as a general in the past, and he was originally a character who couldn't rub sand in his eyes.

Originally, the imperial court forces that were about to move, and the restless local princes and vassals either completely surrendered to the imperial court, or sent troops to directly suppress them.

After the death of the Ming Emperor, all of them were about to become vassals of the Tu Emperor. Among them, those who were ambitious had already expanded their private soldiers, and had the heart to rebel and usurp the throne.

Therefore, when he saw Zhou Xianyu was the person enthroned, he knew that if the court was stabilized, he might have no chance of winning in front of this former war king.

Therefore, several ambitious vassal kings directly unite with one place, and want to establish themselves as kings without being dispatched by the court.

Therefore, Zhou Xianyu ascended the throne for only three months, but he never enjoyed the treatment of being the emperor for a day, being the only one in the world, and respected by thousands of people.

There are countless battle reports ahead all day long, he is so busy that he is overwhelmed, and it is common for him to stay up all night discussing politics for three to five days.

But now the candlestick that was lit last night in the imperial study room was still on, and Zhou Xianyu, who stayed up all night, was thinking of ways to defeat the enemy.

Even though the morning sun outside poured into the room, he still had no intention of stopping the rest meeting.

At this moment, the door of the imperial study room was pushed open without notification, and Zhou Xianyu, who was disturbed, thought it was the servant who came to persuade him to rest again, and was about to drive him out with a frown.

But when he looked up, he saw Xiao Jinxuan who was wearing a phoenix robe and looking at him with a gentle smile, the impatient expression on Zhou Xianyu's face disappeared instantly.

Not only did she immediately return Xiao Jinxuan's evil charm, but without losing her gentle smile, she even stood up and greeted her.

"Jinxuan didn't get light until early in the morning. Why didn't you sleep in the Hall of Mental Cultivation before you came over. It's really hard for you to help me share too much about these political affairs. Go back and rest for a while, otherwise my heart will be broken." Don't worry about it."

Seeing Xiao Jinxuan's arrival, Zhou Xianyu could be regarded as getting up from the desk, and the servant serving in front of the imperial study couldn't help covering his mouth and laughing:
"It's our empress who is the most able to subdue your majesty. Fortunately, your majesty is here, otherwise your majesty may not be willing to rest for a while. Now the empress has brought all the breakfast, and the servant will go to the hall Waiting outside, so I won’t disturb Your Majesty and Empress.”

Now that Xiao Jinxuan has the seal of the phoenix in her hands, she is in charge of everything in the harem, although she is vigorous and resolute in many things.

But after getting to know each other well for a long time, the palace people discovered that this queen was actually generous and fair to others.

So in front of her, the servants in the palace slowly dared to joke a few words, and after the servant finished speaking, he immediately led everyone back outside the study.

And after there was no one around, Zhou Xianyu behaved more intimately.

Not only took Xiao Jinxuan's hand, but also kissed her on the cheek, and pulled her to sit down on the dragon chair.

As a queen, she deserves to sit on the throne of a dragon. Zhou Xianyu is the only emperor in the Great Zhou Dynasty who has done so, and only Xiao Jinxuan has this honor.

After all, the relationship between the two of them is far beyond what others can compare. In their eyes, each other is even more important than their own lives.

They can bear difficulties together, and they will naturally enjoy blessings together.

After sitting firmly on the dragon chair, Xiao Jinxuan couldn't help but chuckled and said:
"I came here early in the morning because I was worried that you were busy with state affairs and didn't have a good meal. After all, you didn't return to the Hall of Mental Cultivation last night. I was afraid that if I didn't come, no one would persuade you to rest."

After saying this, Xiao Jinxuan took the memorial in her hands very naturally, and while picking up a pen to review it for Zhou Xianyu, she said:
"Hurry up and eat the porridge on the table and the eight-treasure side dishes. Although I don't understand the military report on the war, I can help you review the memorials of the previous court. In addition, the affairs of the Xiao family of the commander-in-chief have also been taken care of." When we went to expose Yi'er's false prince identity that day, the Xiao family army who stayed in the suburbs of Beijing really had the intention of plotting against them. Xiao Yiming and Xiao Yijun brothers confessed to these things yesterday, and they were charged and convicted. Thanks to your prudence at that time , dispatch the Zhen Guo Legion to secretly monitor and contain it, otherwise Zhou Yi will not be able to ascend the throne three months ago. If Xiangping has the support of the Xiao Family Army, a palace change is inevitable."

He has been busy just now, and now he will have a sip of hot porridge, only to realize that he is Zhou Xianyu who is really hungry.

He was happily eating the rice porridge made by Xiao Jinxuan himself. Hearing about the affairs of Xiao's family in Shuai's mansion, Zhou Xianyu couldn't help putting down the bowl, and said with some emotion:
"Old Marshal Xiao is someone I have always admired. I never thought that the older generation of the Xiao family would leave, and the descendants would be so dishonest, and even become criminals who disobeyed and committed crimes. Jinxuan, after all, you, as the daughter of the Xiao family, The people in the Shuai Mansion have been considered relatives for several years. How to deal with this matter, it is up to you to make up your mind."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Jinxuan shook her head, and said lightly:

"Xiao Yiming and Xiao Yijun, after learning that Zhou Yi was not the prince, knew they had committed a serious crime. In order not to disgrace the family's prestige, they hanged themselves in prison last night. After all, they are also considered my relatives, so let's give them a good burial. As for Shuai The Xiao family in the Fufu is based on the seniority and inferiority, and Xiao Yihan, the third elder brother, will be in charge of the family from now on. As for Brother Yao, he is still young after all, so let him practice in the military barracks, and it will not be too late to arrange for him to make great achievements."

Zhou Xianyu has to deal with military affairs by himself, but Xiao Jinxuan is better at government affairs.

Therefore, there is nothing to worry about when the other party comes to control Zhou Xianyu regarding the matter of the previous court, but once the matter of the Xiao family in the commander-in-chief's mansion is finished.

Zhou Xianyu, who also finished his breakfast, sat back on the dragon chair with a sad face.

In front of Xiao Jinxuan, Zhou Xianyu, who didn't have to put on the airs of a prince and showed his true nature, said helplessly:

"Actually, Jinxuan shouldn't be so troublesome about these government affairs. But that Meng Mian insisted on resigning as prime minister. Xuan'er, can you tell me that I am such a stingy person? He supports it. Zhou Yi's proclaiming the emperor was all because of his utter loyalty and being deceived. As the emperor, I don't even suggest this matter, but Meng Mianfei is a dead end. Now that the post of prime minister is vacant, you have to deal with many things. How about Jinxuan, help me Persuade Meng Mian, I really don't want to lose such a pillar of talent."

Xiao Jinxuan's friendship with Meng Mian is indeed quite deep, after all, she saved the other's legs back then.

But for this matter, Xiao Jinxuan didn't intend to keep it, instead she suggested:
"Meng Mian is indeed a talented person, but his character is not smooth and sophisticated. The prime minister is the leader of the ministers. He must have the ability to mobilize the entire court situation and play a role of check and balance. Therefore, Meng Mian's character does not have to be forced to stay. He, my Great Zhou is full of talents, and he is not one of them. If you ask me to say that Guo Yi, the prime minister, can take on this important task. As for the six books that Guo Yi unloaded, Xianyu, do you still remember how many years you left Beijing? A cousin, Gu Qingping. His character and talent, but he has never been able to display it. If he is recalled to the capital, he will definitely become a pillar of the country."

When Zhou Yi almost ascended the throne, Meng Mian's paranoid side made Xiao Jinxuan very displeased and full of worries.

People with this kind of personality, even if they are full of talents and learning, can be mixed in the officialdom, and sooner or later they will be ruined and their heads will be in a different place.

The other party can be said to be her old friend, and even Meng Liangjun's favorite person. Since Meng Mian insisted on resigning, she is willing to fulfill her wish and no longer force her to stay.

Seeing the official affairs of the court, the dispatch of official positions has been discussed.

Zhou Xianyu suddenly pushed Xiao Jinxuan with his arm, then hesitated, but still said with concern on his face:
"Meng Mian is still innocent, Jinxuan, you can forgive him. But Zhou Yi's child, you imprisoned him in the palace for life. Don't forget that he is the child of Chiling Chiying, Chiling died to save you , Chi Ying even gave his life for me. Both of us owe this child a lot, Jinxuan counts me as a beg for him, so don't be angry and let him go free."

Hearing this, Xiao Jinxuan, who had a calm expression just now, immediately revealed a hurt expression and said:

"I didn't mean to embarrass that child. The first thing Yi'er ate when he came to this world was to drink my blood to survive. In my eyes, he is my own child, but he failed to become the empress. It’s not that you don’t know the words of cursing you, complaining about me, or even killing us. So Yi’er should be detained first, and it’s not too late to release him when he thinks it over and knows what’s wrong with him. .”

It can be seen that when Xiao Jinxuan mentioned Zhou Yi, there was an expression of extreme disappointment on his face.

Knowing that his beloved was really chilling this time, Zhou Xianyu didn't want to make Xiao Jinxuan unhappy, anyway, Zhou Yi couldn't be wronged if he lived in another palace, so he didn't mention this matter anymore.

Holding Xiao Jinxuan's hand, Zhou Xianyu, who wanted to let go of the government affairs rest meeting, and especially wanted to change Xiao Jinxuan's mood, walked out of the imperial study.

He who has been an emperor for a long time and hasn't acted recklessly, unexpectedly grabbed Xiao Jinxuan's waist, kicked his feet lightly, and while the servants in the palace screamed anxiously, he jumped up the eaves and disappeared.

In fact, Zhou Xianyu brought Xiao Jinxuan to the gate of the Forbidden Palace where he would go whenever he was troubled in the past.

When his mother and concubine jumped down from the city gate, whenever Zhou Xianyu stood here, he could not only remember his mother, but also see the prosperity of the Great Zhou Imperial Capital.

And standing here with Xiao Jinxuan for a long time, chatting and laughing, looking at the other person's expression really relieved a lot, Zhou Xianyu seemed to feel that his mood was relaxed.

Looking at the country that his ancestors and brothers had laid down firmly, Zhou Xianyu stood on the imperial city, couldn't help staring at Xiao Jinxuan affectionately, and asked domineeringly and softly:
"Xuan'er, would you like to accompany me to paint a picture of a prosperous world."

Dressed in a phoenix robe, Xiao Jinxuan looked at the mountains and rivers with a smile, and said softly:
"Whatever you want, I will do it for you."

(End of this chapter)