Empress Jinghua: The eunuch is nine thousand years old

Chapter 823 Returning to Beijing
Rong Yu picked up his cup and took a sip before he felt sober.He held on before, but actually fainted after returning, "How long has this son slept?"

"One day and one night." Xia Zijin smiled with narrowed eyes, "Why did you get caught? I remember that you were very smart in the past, but this time you capsized in the gutter."

Rong Yu glared at her unwillingly, then withdrew his gaze, "Has anyone dealt with it?"

"Save some face for him, I've already gone." Xia Zijin knew that he was asking Liu Shan, not Zhao Youde, after all, when he was rescued, he knew that Zhao Youde must be dead.

It's just that she didn't expect that Xia Shengqing would bring out a woman from the government office. She was soft and weak, and she made a contribution. You know, the news that Fang Zhou presented was all delivered by Xiaohong, so the county magistrate Everyone in the mansion was beheaded, but her life was spared.

For this matter, she must be rewarded.Xia Zijin had a headache. She had asked Xiao Hong what she thought before, and cautiously and vaguely mentioned whether she wanted to marry her and Fang Zhou herself.Don't say that Xiao Hong was married and not worthy of Shang Zhou, in her view, this was a last resort, the two had a relationship back then, but Fang Zhou let her go, in the end, he was sorry for her.

It's just that Xiaohong refused, and instead begged her to send herself to be a maid beside Fang Zhou.Seeing that she couldn't be persuaded, Xia Zijin could only sigh. Although she felt that there was nothing worthy or unworthy, Xiaohong felt very inferior.

Fortunately, Fangzhou doesn't have any concubines at the moment, so she has a chance to wait on the sidelines.Xia Zijin secretly wanted to help her, so he gave her the title of a second-rank female official, called Fang Zhou, and asked Xiao Hong to serve her at his house.

Fang Zhou's eyes were wet, and he was lying on the ground and bowed solemnly to Xia Zijin, "Thank you, Your Majesty."

He is willing and has no intention of refusing.Xia Zijin saw it at a glance, couldn't help squinting his eyes, and smiled with the corners of his lips curled up.

After a while, Wu Youwei came to ask for an interview. Xia Zijin was about to let him in when Xia Shengqing frowned, turned to look at the guard who came in to inform, and said impatiently: "Go back and tell him what's the matter. Let’s talk about it tomorrow, the emperor is tired and needs to rest.”

Xia Zijin looked at him puzzled, but saw his face turn around, showing a flattering smile to himself, "Zijin, you have been out in the middle of the night, and you have been busy worrying about Rong Yu these days, but you haven't had a good rest. Let's rest for a while."

He talked to himself in such a soft voice, if she refused to agree, it would be unreasonable, so Xia Zijin nodded meekly, but just pulled him to sleep with her.

Wu Youwei outside was very respectful when he saw the guard coming out to answer, but when he heard that Xia Zijin didn't want to see him, he had to sigh and go back.After all, he came here this time to ask Xia Zijin to let him succeed the county magistrate of Yu County.

Although it is said to be outside, but in the end it is able to take care of the old mother at home. This Yu County has experienced such a major event, and his mother is getting older. If he returns to the capital, he will always be worried.And Er Niu's family, he has to take care of it, otherwise, life will be hard for orphans and widows.

Perhaps it was the reason why she really hadn't slept well in the past few days. Xia Zijin dozed off as soon as her head hit the pillow, smelling the scent of bergamot lingering in her nose, she fell asleep in a short while, and this sleep came the second day.

In the end, it was because of Xia Shengqing's smell that she was too familiar with it, and she was too dependent on it, but she didn't have a nightmare all night.

It's a pity that this dream didn't last long before it was broken. Xia Zijin received a letter from the capital early the next morning, saying that the envoy of the Huns had arrived.

Even though Xiaqin had been sent to receive the envoys of the Huns, it was inevitable that she would feel neglected in the absence of the Lord.So after a short rest, Xia Zijin ordered Zhenwen and others to prepare horses and rush back to the capital.

Before she left, Wu Youwei came to see her.It was only then that Xia Zijin remembered that he had come to beg to see him last night.If you come to see her at night, you must have something important to say.

She put down the letter in her hand, rubbed her eyebrows, "let him in."

The Zhenwen who was guarding outside was released immediately, and Wu Youwei knelt down when he saw her, "I have seen the emperor."

"Get up. You came here in such a hurry early in the morning, but what's the rush?" Xia Zijin squinted at him with a smile in his eyes.

Although it was said that he was ignorant of people this time and caused Rong Yu to suffer, but for the sake of his own suffering, she would not pursue it.

What's more, he did a good job with the affairs of the floating city this time.

"I came here to ask the emperor to agree to something, and there is another person to recommend to the emperor." Wu Youwei took a deep breath, his eyes sparkled, "I want to ask the emperor to transfer me to serve as the county magistrate of Yu County. .”

"Are you serious?" Xia Zijin didn't expect him to say this, and couldn't help being surprised for a while, and looked at him hesitantly, "Do you know that the county magistrate of Yu County is just a ninth-rank Zhima official?" , do you really want to stay here and change from a Minister of Rites to a small county magistrate?"

"Yes, what I said is true." Wu Youwei kowtowed in a sincere tone.

Xia Zijin gave him a meaningful look, "Master Wu, I did not disagree with your request, but the Ministry of Rites has complicated matters. You are resigning at this time, and the capital is somewhat flustered."

Wu Youwei was taken aback for a moment, and then he remembered the matter of the Huns sending envoys to Dalai. Calculating the time, it was almost the same.He gritted his teeth, "I can go back to Beijing with the emperor and hand over the matter at hand. When the time comes, I wonder if the emperor will agree to this matter?"

Judging by his appearance, he seems determined.Xia Zijin shook his head, knowing that there was no way to persuade him, and sighed slightly, "Forget it, if you insist, I will allow you to do this, but you should not regret it in the future."

Wu Youwei was overjoyed, and quickly knelt on the ground to thank him.

Only then did Xia Zijin raise her lips and smile, "Didn't you just say you wanted to recommend someone? What is this person's identity?"

"The one I want to recommend is Master Yang Que, the magistrate of Fucheng." Wu Youwei said this after careful consideration. After contacting Yang Que for a few days, he felt that he was dedicated to the people. In the hall, you can be a pure minister.

"What are the characteristics of this person that can make Wu Aiqing look up to?" Xia Zijin didn't have any impression, and it's not surprising to say that she went straight to Yu County after receiving the letter. She never stopped in Fucheng. The only time she met was Yang Que came with the yamen servants.

She hadn't seen her since then, so she didn't see any difference in Yang Qin.Listening to Wu Youwei talking about it now, I just recalled such a person.

"Master Yang is dedicated to the people, and he speaks honestly. I have talked with him in private, and I think he is indeed a talent to be created. Now that the court is chaotic, it needs such a sharp sword like him." Wu Youwei Seriously.

Xia Zijin knew what he meant. The courtiers either couldn't understand her, or stood by her side, and their opinions were always somewhat contradictory.

This Yang Que only has common people in his heart, so it would be best to be a pure minister.It's just that she still needs to investigate whether this person can be reused.Xia Zijin squeezed his index finger and thumb together, rubbed each other, and then looked at him, "I will consider this matter, you go down first, tidy up, and prepare to return to Beijing."

When they came, they just packed lightly, and it would not be too heavy to go back, and soon the carriage was on the road.Xia Zijin leaned against the car window and fell asleep.

Seeing that her head was about to hit the table, Xia Shengqing couldn't help frowning, supported her head, shook her head with a wry smile, and let her lean on him.

When Xia Zijin woke up, half of his body was numb, and he didn't move a single step along the way.Seeing him sitting stiff and motionless, Xia Zijin couldn't help feeling a little guilty, "Sheng Qing, I..."

"Needless to say." Xia Shengqing smiled nonchalantly, and moved her arms, "Your health is not good, and it's normal to be sleepy occasionally. It's just that your body is numb, and it's not disabled. You don't have to worry."

Hearing what he said, Xia Zijin couldn't help giving him a coquettish look, nestled in his arms with peace of mind, looked up at his chin, suddenly raised her head, and kissed him on the cheek.

The journey went smoothly, nothing else happened, and he returned to the capital soon.

The envoys of the Xiongnu lived in the post station, and they were arranged to enter the palace for an audience in seven days, and she was just in time.Few people knew about her private visit in disguise, and the ministers thought she was unwell, so they said the same to the Xiongnu envoys.

Speaking of it, it's only seven days, even half a month, and they have to wait.After all, the Xiongnu came here this time to apologize after all. Before the Xiongnu harassed the border of Dalai, they were directly repelled by Rongyu.

On the other side, in the Liang country.

Emperor Liang looked at the letter in his hand, sneered, and then said, "Send General Ma into the palace."

The eunuch who was standing by and waited on immediately led the order and left the palace.

Emperor Liang squinted his eyes, tapped his fingers on the table, and was thinking about what to do next, when he heard a noise coming from outside.

The voice was very familiar, and he knew who it was just by listening to it. Following, he saw a beautiful figure rushing in.Emperor Liang frowned involuntarily.

But the person who came here obviously didn't intend to see his face, and yelled as soon as he came in, "Father, why did you do such a thing?"

The person who came was naturally Wei Ying who had received the letter. She had just received a letter secretly sent to her by someone sent by Xia Shengqing just after her confinement was lifted.Seeing the news that Rong Yu was injured and dying, her heart was about to break, especially since her father was the culprit in this matter.

So without even thinking about it, she rushed into the palace to confront the emperor.

(End of this chapter)