Empress Jinghua: The eunuch is nine thousand years old

Chapter 14 Flood Control Failure
"Huang Shangshu is loyal, but he is too soft-tempered. I am afraid that it will be difficult for him to take on the important task of water control envoy. An Shangshu is old and has a long journey to the south of the Yangtze River. He may not be able to withstand the turbulence. This Lin Shizi..."

Ming Shengdi rubbed his chin and thought about it, but felt that Lin Runyu was a suitable candidate. Although his ability was not as good as the first two, he was young and had a ready-made plan, so there shouldn't be any major problems.

"According to what Zijin saw, what about Shizi Lin?" Ming Shengdi asked tentatively.

Ming Shengdi is suspicious by nature, if she insists that Lin Runyu is perfect, Ming Shengdi will definitely think that she is Lin Runyu's henchman.

Xia Zijin tilted her head as if thinking about it seriously, Ming Shengdi didn't let go of her expression at all.

"Zijin feels that although the son is good, he is too young, and he is not as safe as Huang Shangshu and An Shangshu."

Only then did Emperor Ming feel relieved and nodded in satisfaction, but Lin Runyu had already been set in his heart as the envoy for flood control.

Xia Zijin also smiled heartily, and the massage movements with her hands became more powerful.

"Father, is this strength appropriate?"

"Very good."

Indeed, very good.

Xia Zijin looked at the bright moonlight outside the window, and slowly moved the corners of her lips, it was a good show, and it was about to start.

At the end of the early dynasty, Ming Shengdi appointed Lin Runyu as an envoy for water control.

Flooding in the south of the Yangtze River is imminent. Emperor Ming ordered Lin Runyu to leave for the south of the Yangtze River the next day, and called on the officials to hold a sacrificial ceremony on the altar to see off the flood control envoys and pray for the safety of the people.

Not only the officials, but also all the concubines and princesses attended the ceremony. On the altar, Ming Shengdi held a jade plate, dipped his four fingers in the wine in the plate, sprinkled it into the sky, sprinkled it on the ground, and then put his hands together to worship Cross the heaven and the earth, and sprinkle all the wine in the jade plate on the earth.

"I am here to respect the gods and Buddhas of the heavens and the vast earth. May the gods bless my country of Great Zhou, may the south of the Yangtze River be governed, and may the country be peaceful and the people safe!"

All the people followed and worshiped, and knelt down in unison to praise.

"May the south of the Yangtze River be governed, and the country and the people be safe!"

Ming Shengdi led the crowd to stand up, and he handed over the official uniform and seal of the water control envoy to Lin Runyu, and said in a deep voice: "It is a long way to go to Jiangnan, I hope that envoy Lin can keep in mind my intentions, keep in mind his own responsibilities, fulfill his duties, and save the land. The people in the south of the Yangtze River are in the water and fire!"

"The minister must live up to the entrustment of the emperor!"

Lin Runyu clasped her fists and swore, feeling overjoyed.He thought he had a good plan and successfully captured Princess Mingzhu to recommend him. He looked at the princesses and smiled back at Xia Zijin.

Xia Zijin was among the group, and when she saw Lin Runyu looking over, she nodded generously.

Now she just needs to wait for Lin Runyu to make a mess of things, and she doesn't need to worry about the rest.

The days in autumn passed faster and faster. It has been half a month since Lin Runyu left for Jiangnan last time.

Xia Zijin sat on the carriage driving to Liu's mansion and yawned lazily.

"Princess, shall we go back to the palace for dinner?" Xiaokui rubbed her legs and asked aloud.

"Naturally, Shengqing will come to Mo Shengyuan every day at you hour, how can he be missed?"

Xiaokui pouted, as if she wanted to say something, but after seeing Xia Zijin's calm expression, she held back again.

"Speak up if you have something to say." Xia Zijin glanced at Xiaokui, then closed her eyes and leaned against the soft wall of the carriage lazily.

"Princess..." Xiaokui stammered, after thinking for a while, she still had the courage to speak out, "It's not that Xiaokui is superficial, it's just... No matter how good Mr. Xia is, he is still a father-in-law after all! Princess, you have spent the same years, is it possible?" Do you really want to marry him? Xiaokui, look, that Shizi Lin is a good one. He is suave and righteous. He saved you, the princess last time. If you marry him..."

"shut up."

Xia Zijin made a cold voice, which startled Xiaokui. She shrank her neck and lowered her head, but felt aggrieved. It was the princess who asked her to say it, but now she was annoyed. said.

"Xiaokui, do you know why I frankly said at the banquet at the palace that I wanted to marry Shengqing?" Xia Zijin raised the curtain and looked out the window of the carriage. This street has been passed by thousands of times in her previous life.

Xiaokui shook her head, it wasn't that she didn't know, maybe no one in the palace knew about it, everyone thought that Princess Pearl was hit on the head by a door, and that's why she said such absurd words.

"Shengqing, although his body is disabled, his heart is not disabled. How many people in this central world have a healthy body and a broken heart at this moment." Xia Zijin laughed at herself, and said There are lonely ghosts like her who climbed up from hell.

"Everyone says that princes and generals are good friends, but I don't like it. Instead of marrying those princes and grandchildren who have three wives and four concubines, fighting with the concubines every day for favor, or embarking on the road of marriage in the future, it is better to be with Sheng Qing lived a happy life. I don’t know how many more years I can live without those mundane things.”

Xiao Kuimu listened blankly to Xia Zijin's shocking point of view, and nodded with half understanding. Her master really didn't look like the master in the palace at all.

"Princess, the Liu residence has arrived."

Xiao Huanzi drew up the curtain and helped Xia Zijin get off the carriage. When the members of Liu's family saw that it was Xia Zijin, they knelt down and bowed, and led her to the mansion.

"Girl Zijin, you're here!"

Mrs. Liu sat on a chair, took Xia Zijin's hand, and fondled it lovingly.

Xia Zijin said hello softly, and snuggled into Mrs. Liu's arms, she was also quite moved. She could tell that Mrs. Liu really loved her.

"Why don't you see my uncle and aunt?" Xia Zijin asked curiously. Liu Xiangqing was very filial and always stayed with her mother in the house.

"Xiangqing and his daughter-in-law went to Huguo Temple to burn incense. The world is always not peaceful, so it's hard to worry about people." Mrs. Liu sighed.

Xia Zijin knew that Mrs. Liu was referring to the flood, so she didn't say much, and raised her hand to signal Xiao Huanzi to bring the things from the palace to Mrs. Liu.

"Grandmother, last time Zijin took cousin An Li's calligraphy and painting from here, and presented it to the father for tasting, the father really liked it very much, and even praised An Li's cousin's writing style as Wang Xizhi!"

When Mrs. Liu heard this, she became overjoyed, and leaning forward, she asked, "Really?"

Xia Zijin nodded, lifted the red cloth covering the tray in Xiao Huanzi's hand, and said with a clever smile: "Father always rewards and punishes clearly, this time I gave An Li's cousin Huizhou best ink and inkstone, as well as Wang Xizhi's authentic calligraphy and painting. , it can be seen that he recognizes his cousin very much."

"Thank you ancestors for your protection!" Mrs. Liu folded her hands and bowed to the sky. She knew that all of this was due to her granddaughter, and she was extremely relieved. If Concubine Liu was still there, she would be a Will be very happy, right?Mrs. Liu thought of her dead daughter and wiped away her tears.

"Grandmother! Cousin Princess!"

When the grandparent and grandson were feeling emotional, Liu Anli and Liu Anqi entered the hall, and the two carried each other to salute Xia Zijin.

"Brother Li, you came just in time, grandma was just talking about you with Zijin!" Mrs. Liu looked at Liu Anli with a smile, very happy.

"Talk about me? What can I tell grandma and cousin?" Liu Anli scratched his head and said puzzledly.

Xia Zijin smiled and motioned to Xiao Huanzi, and Xiao Huanzi immediately bowed and brought the reward to Liu Anli.

"Cousin An Li, my father likes your calligraphy and painting very much. Look, this princess brought you even the reward."

That's all for the side, but the original Wang Xizhi book on display made Liu Anli's eyes light up instantly. He opened his eyes wide and opened some old and yellowed pages, looking at the sonorous and powerful strokes inside. , couldn't help reaching out and touching it.

"Thank you cousin! An Li is so grateful!" He thanked again and again, unable to hide the joy in his eyes.

Standing aside, seeing the three of them talking happily, Liu Anqi sighed pretendingly: "Grandmother and cousin dote on An Li, so they forgot about me."

"Look at this kid!" Mrs. Liu patted her legs and smiled cheerfully, and took Liu Anqi's hand. Her two grandsons, one civil and one military, are both fighting for the Liu family's face. It's just that An Li is a civil servant, but she doesn't have to be too serious. An Qi is too worried, but this An Qi is a military commander, every time she goes out to march, she has to worry about it with trepidation.

"Cousin Anqi, this princess heard that there has been a small commotion at the border of the Western Regions recently, and my father wants to send the hussars to quell it. Are you in the ranks?"

Liu Anqi nodded and smiled innocently, his wheat-colored skin reflected the golden light in the afternoon.

When Mrs. Liu heard that Liu Anqi was about to leave the army again, she became nervous and worried. How could the barbarians on the border of the Western Regions be so stupid?
"Brother Qi, didn't the emperor just send you to the coast last month, why did you have to go to the border of the Western Regions after only a few days of rest! The people in that area are very brutal, you should be more careful!"

Liu Anqi squatted down, let Mrs. Liu babbled on him while stroking his head, very obedient.

"Grandmother, don't worry, it's just a few rogues, the child can knock them down with one punch!" Liu Anqi showed his fist as he spoke, causing Mrs. Liu to give him a reproachful look.

"I heard that the women in the Western Regions all wear a kind of bracelet, which is made of platinum, with colorful gemstones hanging in a string. A chain is connected to the finger in the middle, inlaid with some colored glass, and the wrist is gently shaken in the wind. It will make a crisp and pleasant sound. Cousin Zijin, when I come back, I will definitely buy one for you!"

Hearing his thoughts, Xia Zijin's eyes flickered. This Liu Anqi in his previous life was also very kind to him, but he mistakenly believed in Lin Runyu, a villain, and killed Liu Anqi on the battlefield of the war with neighboring countries.Every time she sees him, she feels a little guilty.

"Princess! Something is wrong!"

At this time, a person rushed in from the gate of Liu's mansion, Xia Zijin recognized it carefully, but it was a palace maid from her palace.

The palace man gasped heavily and knelt on the ground with a plop, his expression very anxious.

"Shizi Lin failed to control the water, which made Jiangnan even more smoky. Now he has returned to the court! However, Shizi Lin said that he failed to control the water because of the case of the princess. Now his son, the emperor, is furious and looking around Looking for you!"

Xia Zijin's face froze. After all, this autumn was not peaceful.

(End of this chapter)