Empress Jinghua: The eunuch is nine thousand years old

Chapter 171 A Change in Mind

Every sentence is for the benefit, Xia Shengqing's words are like pearls, and she is very good at pleasing the Queen Mother.

As the stepmother of Emperor Ming, the Empress Dowager naturally cared the most about Emperor Ming's attitude towards her, because it not only meant the direction of the royal family, but also meant whether she could truly enjoy the empress dowager's grace.

"Why didn't the Ai family notice before that there is such a talking Boss Xia beside the emperor." There was an obscure look in the empress dowager's old eyes, but her aura was not as aggressive as before.

"Thank you Empress Dowager for your praise. Everything this servant said is true. Whether the Empress Dowager was unwell a few days ago or she is dissatisfied with the attitude of the palace people, it is all reasonable."

"It's just that the empress dowager must never speak angry with the emperor. The emperor is the ninety-five-year-old, and he must have the domineering power of an emperor. If the empress dowager wants to live in peace with the emperor, mother and child will be harmonious, wouldn't it be better to follow the emperor?"

Xia Shengqing's words slowly echoed in the palace, but when they reached the Queen Mother's ears, they gave birth to another meaning.

As the personal eunuch of Emperor Ming, since Xia Shengqing dared to say such a thing in front of her, it must be based on the meaning of Emperor Ming, or in other words, whether it was Emperor Ming who came to talk to him through Xia Shengqing's mouth. What did she say?
As the queen mother guessed like this, her heart gradually became clearer, and she looked at Xia Shengqing with more gentle eyes.

"What Manager Xia said is not unreasonable, it's because the Ai family thinks less."

The Empress Dowager's change from resentful and sharp to calm was only because of Xia Shengqing's tongue-in-cheek.

Everyone makes plans for a better life for themselves, and the Queen Mother is no exception. She smiled and said, "Director Xia is a wonderful person."

Xia Shengqing twitched the corners of her lips, and just thanked the queen mother in accordance with the usual rules for a compliment.

Left and right, he just followed Ming Shengdi's wishes and added some speaking skills. It would be the best to make the queen mother calm down. If he couldn't do it, he didn't have to worry, and he would put all the responsibility on the queen mother.

But things went much smoother than he had imagined, and Xia Shengqing was relieved that the smooth persuasion in Yong'an Palace stabilized the Queen Mother.

When he returned to Ming Shengdi and reported the empress dowager's reaction, Ming Shengdi laughed, stroked his white beard with his knees, and was in a good mood.

"The queen mother is always ignorant at such a young age. If it weren't for the fact that she is my nominal mother and my elder, how could I tolerate her letting her go like this!" Ming Shengdi said with a smile, his face was full of embarrassment. I can't hide my pleasure.

Xia Shengqing echoed and said: "What the emperor said is true, whoever is flat is what status, as long as you are in Dalai, you are the emperor's ministers, and only the emperor is the one who can be the master of the world."

Ming Shengdi was in a good mood, and he laughed even more when he heard Xia Shengqing's compliment, patted his knees and boasted: "I haven't heard Shengqing speak for a few days, but this mouth is sweeter."

Xia Shengqing made a nodding and bowing appearance. He was born with red lips and white teeth. His extremely handsome face showed the flattering attitude of a philistine eunuch, but it was not like the sharp and ugly eunuchs of ordinary eunuchs. Indistinguishable cunning.

"How can a slave be called sweet-talking, but he is just telling the truth. The emperor is the most honorable man in the world, so he naturally deserves the most honorable position in the world."

People like to listen to soft words when they get old, and Ming Shengdi is no exception. He nodded with a smile and said that Xia Shengqing's flattery and coquettishness in the past few days have been very beneficial.

I saw Xia Shengqing also laughed along with Ming Shengdi, narrowing his long and narrow eyes.

Just as Ming Shengdi was laughing uncontrollably, footsteps came from outside the study.

As the footsteps stepped forward, the figure gradually became clearer and clearer.

The brocade-faced boots with Tengyun purple pattern stepped in slowly, the satin embroidered with gold threads exuded a sparkling luster, and Xia Qin, who was wearing high boots, knelt down and bowed in front of Ming Shengdi, his steady and stable figure carried A trace of careful respect.

"My son-in-law pays respects to his father!"

Ming Shengdi raised his hand to let him stand up, with a smile still on his face.

"The crown prince came just in time. I was about to summon you. How was the last time I asked you to arrange the donation of the silk trade plan?"

Xia Qin clasped his hands on his chest and said: "Father, don't worry, the sons and daughters of the royal silk weaving workshop have already been contacted properly, and we can start the first job just waiting for the records from the Minister of the Household Department to be ready." Try your luck back!"

Hearing this, Shengdi Ming laughed loudly and said hello three times.

The strength of a country is inseparable from the two households of merchants and farmers. The agriculture of Dalai Lai is very mature, and the land trade is also relatively complete. Only the maritime trading houses are still immature. The economic development of the country can reach a higher level.

"It's really great. I am lucky to have a prosperous country, and I will definitely be able to expand my map next year!"

Ming Shengdi raised his hand and waved it with pride, his eyes were full of longing for glory.

Xia Shengqing and Xia Qin both said in unison: "Dalaid is prosperous and will definitely be able to expand the map!"

Ming Shengdi's laughter was constantly resounding in the hall, his eyes were crooked and his complexion was slightly red with vigor.

And Xia Shengqing and Xia Qin looked at each other amidst Ming Shengdi's wild laughter, and gave each other a smile of an ally.

July passed by unsteadily, and in the last days of this month, the Mercy Villa was surprisingly peaceful, all major events in the court were going smoothly, and the relationship between the Empress Dowager and Ming Shengdi was relatively relaxed For their own safety.

And as one thing after another was properly handled, Xia Shengqing's favor in front of Ming Shengdi only increased compared to before.

Xia Qin and Concubine De were naturally very happy to see it, and they were very pleased with their foresight to win over Xia Shengqing in advance.

In the Prince's Mansion, Xia Qinlangyue's laughter was very resonant. He sat facing Xia Shengqing, moved his fingers to instruct the maid to pour wine and serve him, and took a sip of sake into his throat while pinching the deep-necked glass with Ge Kiln's glaze. The taste spread in the throat, and it made Xia Tian breathe out and laugh.

"Director Xia deserves to be the number one celebrity beside the emperor. Now seeing the sternness of the virtuous king towards Manager Xia, who can neither deal with nor offend him, the crown prince really feels refreshed, haha!"

Xia Shengqing slightly moved the corners of her lips, and raised her wine glass to touch the cup raised by Xia Qin, with an indescribable gentleness.

"The slave is serving the emperor, and it's just that he has a little more advantage than others in trying to figure out the emperor's mind. It's also the crown prince's favor. Otherwise, how can the slave calm down and regain the trust of the emperor."

"Hey!" Xia Tian waved his hand and smiled happily, "Director Xia is being polite, this is not the prince's credit, whether he won the trust of the emperor is the ability of Director Xia."

The two of them were courteous to each other, and the atmosphere became more enthusiastic as they drank sake.

I saw Xia Tian leaning on the table with one hand, raised his sleeve with the other hand, dipped his index finger into the glass of wine and drew a perfect circle on the table.

"Does Manager Xia know what this is?"

Xia Tian pressed the desktop and asked.

"All ears."

"Hey, this country is like a circle. The center of the circle is the king, and the outside of the circle is the bandit. Now the position where the crown prince is standing is the inner circle near the center."

While talking, Xia Qin moved his finger to make a gesture, pointing his fingertip on the inner circle near the center and moving it to the center of the circle a little more heavily.

"When the crown prince becomes the center of this circle, then when will he be able to control the size and shape of this circle at will."

Xia Shengqing curled her lips, unexpectedly Xia Qin was also a little impatient.It's no wonder that Ming Shengdi is over sixty years old, and none of his descendants are in the middle of their prime, but Ming Shengdi refuses to let go of power. Xia Qin, who has been the prince for more than ten or twenty years, may already be impatient to go up One step takes its place.

"His Royal Highness is the orthodox crown prince, and it will be a matter of time before he dominates Fangyuan."

"Although that's the case, if there are people who want to share a piece of the pie, how can the crown prince not worry?"

Xia Tian hissed and sighed, his thin cheeks sank inwards, and clasped his hands on the desk again.

Naturally, Xia Shengqing knew what he was referring to. The two princes who were most embarrassing in front of Ming Shengdi were him and Xia Bin, and Xia Qixuan had been standing still. Right now, the two forces were fighting the most intensely.

As long as which side Ming Shengdi's heart leans in the end, which side will be able to succeed, even if Xia Qin is the prince, who can win the great treasure will not be determined until the last moment. Means to fight for it.

"Since ancient times, the emperors have been the proud sons of heaven, so they naturally have to be orthodox. The virtuous king is just a concubine prince. How can you compare your status with His Royal Highness Taiyi? Your servant will definitely respect His Royal Highness the Crown Prince!"

Saying that, Xia Shengqing slightly raised his hands together, bowed to Xia Qin respectfully, bowed his head and said: "I am willing to follow His Royal Highness and do my best for His Highness!"

"Haha, great, great!"

Xia Tianqin supported Xia Shengqing's wrist, and the joy on his face was almost full.

"On the day when this crown prince ascends to the throne, it's not a bad idea to appoint a high-ranking official and a generous salary for Chief Xia, and crown him king of the opposite sex!"

His thick voice sounded, and there was a bit of cunning in his sharp eyes. The promise in his mouth was very beautiful, but he had another thought in his heart.

There is a saying that a cunning rabbit is a dead dog. If he becomes an emperor, the first person to get rid of is Xia Shengqing. How many down-and-out emperors in the past and present are because they favored eunuchs and courtiers. He must never follow in the footsteps of his predecessors!

Xia Shengqing claimed to be terrified, but she also showed a secret expression of joy. The two had their own concerns, and each pretended to be sincere.

The lamps and candles flickered, and the bamboo shadows were mottled.The two drank and talked in detail, pointing out the division of power in the court, just like a pair of good friends, but who knows if it is true or not?

(End of this chapter)