Chapter 7

Shangshu Lu?

It was clear and bright, and Emperor Yun Qingrui, Huo Qingyue, and the sixth prince Yun Shichang, who rarely appeared in the palace, were in the Youtian Water Pavilion not far from the imperial study.

yes.I want to know.Did the Lu family member who wanted to force his concubine to marry a concubine?Huo Qingyue asked in a deep voice.

He wanted to ask the emperor alone today, but he didn't expect that the Sixth Prince also came to visit at the same time, and even asked him to stay, saying that Ouyang Jilang invited him to come.

Huo Qingyue could only admire the vastness of his friend Ouyang Jilang's friendship. Jinglian, as a royal relative, even the sixth prince who was almost supported by the king.

But it was Ouyang Jilang's kindness.Then he doesn't have to be polite.Anyway, he had planned to ask the emperor and Shangshu Xia clearly.

If you want to ask me about this, it means something is wrong, right?Yun Qingrui frowned slightly, his eyes shuttled back and forth between the two.

yes.Huo Qingyue responded lightly, but said nothing more.

Why, Shangshu Lu came to you?Yun Shiyang picked up the white porcelain teacup, his eyes seemed to be admiring its patterns, but his tone was questioning.

This is not.Huo Qingyue glanced at Yun Shiyang.This sixth prince has never liked to be in charge of palace affairs, but he just likes to travel around. I wonder how much he knows about Shangshu Lu??

However, since Ouyang Jilang has met the Sixth Prince, he must have understood a little bit of the whole story!

Then how do you know about Shangshu Lu?Yun Qingrui spoke out a puzzled tone.

The emperor asked this, but he agreed to my question??Huo Qingyue turned his gaze back to the emperor's eyelid.

This... Yun Qingrui was stunned for a moment, his expression was no longer clear.

If the emperor cannot speak, I will do it for him.Yun Shiyang's thin lips slightly opened, and his eyes, which were always half-closing, looked straight at Yun Qingrui.

OK.Yun Qingrui frowned and looked sad.

General Huo, if you want to know, just ask me.Get promise.Yun Shiyang looked at Huo Qingyue.Some strange light shone out from both pupils.

Since the Sixth Prince said that... Wu Huo Qingyue thought for a moment and then told all the weird things that his friend had seen before.

It turns out that man hasn't given up yet??After Yun Shiyang heard Huo Qingyue's frank master, he just spoke a light voice.

Huo Qingyue raised his eyebrows, what is the prince?After hearing the Sixth Prince's decisive statement, he must have understood something.

The young master of the Lu family.Lu Feifan.Yun Shiyang deserves to be straightforward.

Lu Feifan?Where did this person come out??

He just wanted to marry Xia Ruyan and win over Xia Shangshu.A smile without warmth appeared on the corner of Yun Shiyang's lips.

So, must it be him who sent Shan'er?Huo Qingyue murmured to himself.

You'd better be careful.Yun Shiyang sipped the tea and continued Lu Feifan's ambition was not just to snatch the woman he liked.

How can the prince explain this??Huo Qingyue is really not familiar with the Lu family.

This is explained by the emperor.This prince is not familiar with the affairs in the palace.Yun Shiyang waved his hand.Expressing that he doesn't want to mention it.

My dear minister, Shangshu Lu was the regent minister of the late emperor. After the late emperor passed away, he resigned due to illness and returned to his hometown to rest.

Yun Qingrui showed a slightly worried look and explained to Huo Qingyue: The previous case of returning to Nanjun made Shangshu Fang and Shangshu Xing lose their official positions. At this time, someone asked to invite Shangshu Lu back to the court to re-support the government...

There is nothing unreasonable about this matter.Huo Qingyue responded.

During the period when Lu Shangshu returned to the palace, his beloved minister was not in the court, so he didn't know what... Yun Qingrui sighed..

He united several important officials in the court, won the hearts of many people, and intended to confront the priest...

So, is Shangshu Lu dissatisfied with the emperor?This is well known to everyone in the court.The prime minister stands on the emperor's side, so being an enemy of the prime minister is equivalent to standing on a different side from the emperor.

I didn't realize it at first, it was my fault.Unexpectedly, after several years of rest, Lu Shangshu's ambition seemed to have become even greater.Yun Qingrui was worried.

It would be better to say that Lu Feifan has great ambitions.Yun Shiyang suddenly inserted his mouth.

Why did the prince say this??Huo Qingyue wondered.

The Lu family has three sons.The eldest son died in the battlefield, and the second son was corrupt and disturbed the people, allowing Lu Shangshu to destroy his relatives for justice. The youngest one was Lu Feifan. He was in the midst of a struggle since childhood: he was cunning.He is a cunning person. If he hadn't been pushing him behind, Shangshu Lu would not have achieved his achievements today.

Yun Shiyang said coldly.

Huo Qingyue looked at Yun Shiyang and didn't think that the Sixth Prince was not familiar with the affairs in the palace.

On the contrary, Yun Shiyang was also very concerned about the situation in the palace.

So, what are Lu Feifan’s plans??After hearing this troublesome chaos, Huo Qingyue finally understood the reason why Yun Qingrui and Xia Shangshu insisted on marrying Xia Ruyan into his Huo family.

Want to come.It’s to escape the level of Shangshu Lu!

If the other party really loves Xia Ruyan and just happens to be born in an official family, it wouldn't matter, but the Lu family is all cunning.

Xia Ruyan married her and not only suffered, but also made the Secretary of Xia in a dilemma.

This is just my prince’s guess... Yun Shiyang said in a deep voice: Perhaps, Lu Feifan wants to kill his relatives for justice again.

It sounds like a touching thing that a son helps his father seize power, but if it happened to the Lu family, things would not be so simple.

Let’s do it again... The prince refers to the fact that the second son of the Lu family asked Lu Shangshu to destroy his relatives for justice last time. Could it be intentional??Huo Qingyue asked in a low voice.

The situation is very similar.Yun Shiyang nodded.

Then Lu Feifan took everything from Shangshu Lu in a noble way with the good deeds of killing his relatives?Huo Qingyue held back and began to ponder.

The officialdom is dark, and people's hearts are even darker.Yun Shiyang pulled the corner of his lips and showed a warm smile. General Huo should be quite used to it.

Habits and likes are different.Huo Qingyue shook his head, thank you for your advice.I will pay more attention to Lu Feifan's affairs.

It is easy to avoid open guns, but it is difficult to prevent hidden arrows, but as long as you know who the enemy is, you can prepare early.

Just like Shan'er... When she didn't know that her identity had been leaked, it might be a good way to use her in turn.

My dear, please be careful. I can’t find any exact evidence of the crime and can cure the Lu family.Yun Qingrui raised his thin eyebrows and advised softly.

He took the lead in helping Xia Ruyan marry into the Huo family in order to reduce the harm of an innocent person, but he didn't want to even compensate his important minister Huo Qingyue.

I understand.Huo Qingyue's mind was moving very quickly.

He has always had his own way to deal with corrupt officials and evil officials.

Since he knows who his opponent is this time, he should have eliminated the root of disaster for the court.

If General Huo needs help... he can send someone to deliver this token.Yun Shiyang took off a jade ring from his finger and handed it to Huo Qingyue.

The prince is too polite.Huo Qingyue slightly raised his eyebrows, but he didn't expect Yun Shiyang to attach so much importance to this matter.

It seems that Yun Shiyang is not familiar with the affairs in the palace, but does not like to get involved.Or, it can be explained that it does not want to be an official in the court with a group of corrupt officials.

Furthermore, Yun Shiyang's identity is extremely sensitive.Too much involvement in the palace will indeed be criticized.

However, judging from his actions of handing over the token, Lu Feifan must have made the emperor and others very upset and eager to get rid of it.

Now, we are we going to discuss and exchange conditions with you.Yun Shiyang shook his head and pushed the ring forward a little.

What does the prince mean??Huo Qingyue looked at Yun Shiyang and waited for the following article.

I wonder what the Sixth Prince had plans to talk about the conditions with him in front of the emperor?

According to the rules, it is difficult to deal with the Lu family.Yun Shiyang was frank and said that it would be better to take the initiative to go out to fight back if he was beaten and then fight back... I think General Huo should have more experience than me in this regard.

However, we did not find any handle for the Lu family.If so, the emperor and the prime minister would have brought them to justice.

Therefore, those rumored treason and collusion with enemies, wolves as tigers, and bullying the people are still just rumors.

It is not that simple to make the cunning jackal reveal its true colors occasionally.

After all, the Lu family is just hiding their crimes.

It is not difficult to find a handle.It's just a lack of helpers.

Yun Shiyang glanced at Huo Qingyue, and then glanced at Yun Qingrui who was frowning like a knot, and continued: Since Secretary Lu can win over important officials, we will do it naturally.Yes?emperor.

It is better to take a long-term plan and work together than to fight alone.

As long as we can eliminate corrupt officials in the court.Qingyue should serve.Huo Qingyue responded.

If my beloved is willing to cooperate with the Sixth Prince, I naturally have no objection.But... Yun Qingrui lowered his eyebrows, his tone was a little bitter, I... I really don't want to see everyone fighting each other.

He avoided it, not to escape the responsibility of being an emperor.But I can't stand such disputes.

The emperor is too kind.Huo Qingyue comforted her in a deep voice.

There are no corrupt officials, and there is no struggle.Yun Shiyang ignored the emperor's sigh.He took up the emperor's airs.

He warned me sincerely that the emperor is soft-hearted, but it is the emperor's fault if he hurts the people.

I understand.Yun Qingrui snorted, and his beautiful face seemed to swallow yellow lotus.

The emperor has good ministers and loyal and powerful generals around him. If you have any questions, just discuss them.Don’t be bored and panic, it will be useless.Yun Shiyang tried his best to persuade him.

I know.Yun Qingrui nodded, raised his eyes and continued to Huo Qingyue: Then... let’s find out the matters of the Lu family, let’s work with the Sixth Prince and others!

The minister received the order.Huo Qingyue bowed his hand to respond, but his eyes looked at Yun Shiyang.

It seems that he doesn't have to worry about the emperor. This sixth prince is actually not as rumored, he is willing to urge the emperor.

So...now, he just needs to protect his concubine Xia Ruyan.

As for Lu Feifan, no matter what his idea was.He will not let Lulu Feifan succeed!

Peaceful Talisman?

Xia Ruyan looked at the delicate tips on her palm in surprise. Her small appearance made her love arouse her love.

It was given to you by a friend.It was called from a very smart temple.Huo Qingyue hung it on Xia Ruyan's neck and responded in a deep voice.

It's so heavy... Are you pretending?Xia Ruyan touched the heavy bag of peace and said in confusion.

Something that keeps you safe.Huo Qingyue reached out and rubbed the brocade bag. He opened it when encountering danger, so that you can do nothing.

I heard what you said, it seems like something happened to me.Xia Ruyan couldn't help laughing in and out.

Always be prepared for any trouble.After all, Huo Qingyue did not say anything about meeting the emperor and the sixth prince.

He just wanted his concubine to do her job happily for the rest of his life. He also allowed her to take her out for a trip, so the dark struggles that should not belong to her would be as long as he knew it himself.

Then I will ask for one for you another day.Xia Ruyan hugged Huo Qingyue's waist, pressed her cheek against his chest, and said in detail.

I'll go with you after a while.Huo Qingyue knew.In the next period of time, I will definitely be running around many places.

To investigate the past of Lu Feifan and others, we must send people to their hometowns to investigate. How many ministers involved in them are involved in them and whether they have conspired to have any plans, we must also investigate them carefully.

So... although he didn't have to go to war next, he had to fight with the Lu family and corrupt officials in the court for a while.

I can go by myself.Look at you've had so much trouble recently.Xia Ruyan shook her head, not planning to pull Huo Qingyue around again.

If you want to draw mountains and water, you can all slowly, but Huo Qingyue.She needs to take good care of her.

Because of this, they can have more time to travel around and paint beautiful scenery in the future.

I'm not at ease with you going out alone.Since she knew that someone was coveting Xia Ruyan, Huo Qingyue naturally would not let her walk alone.

How could it be alone??I always bring Shan'er with me every time.Xia Ruyan patted Huo Qingyue's chest and comforted: What's going on with you recently?I love to worry so much.

Before, she occasionally went out to buy painting materials, but she didn't listen to Huo Qingyue care about her. Recently, she has become abnormal and she keeps looking for her when she sees her.

The servants only think that General Huo loves her too much.She couldn't bear to part, but she knew.Huo Qingyue is not so obsessed with such a tangle, so there is probably something he has hidden in her that she doesn't want her to know.

only.He didn't say it, and she couldn't ask.

Who taught Huo Qingyue that every time she asked, she would seal her kiss and turn her head to the point of kissing her.Then she hugged her and asked for fun, so she had no intention of continuing to ask questions.

So she simply didn't ask. Anyway, Huo Qingyue would naturally tell her what she wanted to say.

And what she can do is try not to worry about Huo Qingyue.

nothing.

Huo Qingyue really didn't want to be so perfunctory, but the more you know about these things, the more dangerous it is.

In short...even if you take Shan'er, the two girls' homes will still be dangerous, and they will still take their servants with them when they go out in the future.

All right.Xia Ruyan responded obediently.

She believed that Huo Qingyue was indeed thinking about something, but the time had not yet come, so she could not speak clearly to her.

Because she knew that this overly upright husband would never intentionally deceive her.

So, let’s bear with your own questions!

Once things come to the forefront.It often becomes more and more intense.

Because I understand that Lu Shangshu and his son have disagree with the emperor.He also tried his best to win over many high-ranking officials and important officials, so Huo Qingyue also began to pay attention to their actions.

In order not to let Shan'er notice that he had discovered her identity, he did not transfer Shan'er away from Xia Ruyan, but only sent two additional servants to serve Xia Ruyan and were responsible for protecting her safety when she went out.

In the palace, he gradually saw who Lu Shangshu had a good relationship with and who had grasped the handle of whom, forcing them to surrender to the power of the Lu family.

Whenever there is any disagreement in the government's opinions, General Secretary Lu will join hands with many ministers to submit a memorial, which makes the emperor really unbearable.

If it weren't for the Prime Minister, Shangshu Xia and others who were speaking for the emperor, the emperor, who had always been soft-hearted and overly kind, would have given up his power.

His return to the court this time seemed to be beyond the expectations of Lu Shangshu and others, and with the military power in his hands, they did not dare to be too arrogant in front of him.

However, maybe it was because he married Xia Ruyan!Therefore, Shangshu Lu regarded him as the prime minister and treated him politely.But he did not intend to win over.

Faced with such a situation, he is extremely troubled by his own good at fighting but does not like fighting people...

The problem is really big.

Putting down the letter sent by Ouyang Jilanggang, Huo Qingyue couldn't help but rub his eyebrows, trying to relieve his tense forehead.

According to the secret investigations of Ouyang Jilang and Feng Jinghuai, Lu Feifan had done business in the southern Xinjiang area, and the possibility of colluding with the enemy in the southern Xinjiang was not low.

If the Lu family planned to first enhance the power of the Korean Central Government and then join forces with the enemy to rebel, it would inevitably cause the residents on the border to suffer.

He must not sit idly by and watch this happen...

Is there any problem?Xia Ruyan's soft voice sounded behind herself.

Like a geese??Huo Qingyue turned around and watched her take the cloak back for him. He reached out and brought Xia Ruyan into his arms.He said in a deep voice: Why haven’t you been asleep yet?

You are not here, I have no company, it is very lonely to sleep alone.Xia Ruyan generously hugged Huo Qingyue's waist and absorbed the warmth that belonged to her. Her broad and moist chest always made her sleep well all night.

I was reading the letter... I forgot it was now.Huo Qingyue folded up several letters, reached out to hug Xia Ruyan, kissed her on the cheek, and went back to the room.

Qingyue, I don’t know what you are busy with, but... it should be related to the matter in the palace, right??Xia Ruyan looked up at Huo Qingyue and asked softly.

Nothing big, don't worry.Huo Qingyue held Xia Ruyan's thin shoulders and said in a deep voice.

I won't ask, but... I've been both a heavy face recently, and it's hard not to worry.

Xia Ruyan returned to her parents' home two days ago. Seeing her father's kiss, she was also worried, as if she had some great difficulties, and her expression was really similar to Huo Qingyue.

You know that the palace is not calm.Huo Qingyue simply said it.

Lead her out of the study.The corridor was filled with moonlight, reflecting their figures for a long time.

I know I can't help, but at least, I can be with you.

Xia Ruyan hugged Huo Qingyue's arm tightly, closed her eyes slightly, and said lightly: It doesn't matter what you are busy with in the future, but you have to promise me to draw pictures and write, okay??

As long as she stays where she can see Huo Qingyue, she will feel more at ease, and this will prevent Huo Qingyue from being too tired.

This... Huo Qingyue just didn't want Xia Ruyan to get too deep into it. If she was in the same room with her, it would be hard not to make her suspicious about the letters he had with Feng Jinghuai and the Sixth Prince!

Don't worry, I won't ask you anything I see.

Xia Ruyan understood what Huo Qingyue was hesitating about. My father, this was the case before. In order to fulfill my desire for freedom, he rarely let me show my face, deliberately making people not know that he has me as a daughter, and I don’t know too much about the palace.In this way, even if I really leave home in the future, I will travel outside by myself.I won't encounter any trouble because of my identity, because no one knows that I am Xia Ruyan, and I won't want to use me, because I have nothing to do with the open and secret struggles in the palace.

Xia Ruyan chuckled in and out, let go of Huo Qingyue's arm, jumped forward a few steps, and turned a few circles under the moonlight.

The slender figure pulled the black shadow.Draw soft curves, like the ink in her pen, dipped in the moonlight and water of the sky, and outlined the beautiful scenery of the fairy entering the mortal on the stone slab corridor.

However, someone still discovered you and wanted to use you.This is also the reason why Huo Qingyue has a lot of concerns about it.

In order to protect his beloved daughter, Shangshu Xia entrusted Xia Ruyan to him. Since he was her husband, he would do his best to love and protect her.

This time, he will never allow anyone to sacrifice.

But now, Qing Yue is by my side!This should be called a blessing in disguise, right?

Xia Ruyan jumped lightly, I knew that Qingyue would do her best to protect me anytime and anywhere. I believe in you, so... no matter what situation we encounter, we must overcome the difficulties together!

Just as she was unwilling to give up her wish to be full of mountains and rivers during the day, now she has a new wish!!

She stayed with her husband Huo Qingyue for the rest of her life.

I will.Huo Qingyue hugged the light figure under the moonlight into his arms. I promised you to take you out for a trip and paint a picture...

This promise.He remembered it clearly and had already planned it.Wait until the Lu family's troubles are solved this time.He must ask the emperor for leave and take Xia Ruyan out.

Not only that!Didn’t you say half a month ago that you wanted to teach me to ride horses and play bows and arrows?Huo Qingyue would not stop her from the latest news that she could not play at home in the past, so she would not let go of anything.

And if she learned these things, she might be able to follow Huo Qingyue to the border to see it.

If you know how to ride a horse, you can use it. Please trouble Huo Qingyue.You can defend yourself by knowing bows and arrows. No matter how you think about it, these are all good ideas!

That's right.Only then did Huo Qingyue remember that in order to make it easier for Xia Rugang to travel, he promised to teach her to ride a horse.Let her learn to arch and arrow, how can she be defended?

I know you are busy, so it is impossible to teach me for the time being, but... Qingyue, I am very patient. When you finish your work, I must teach me!

Xia Ruyan smiled happily, her tender face pressing against Huo Qingyue's chest, with a look of satisfaction.

I will do it.No matter which agreement it was, Huo Qingyue would do it one by one.

Holding up Xia Ruyan's face, he lowered his head and kissed the two fragrant lips. The thick and hot feelings flowed into Xia Ruyan's heart along the overlapping lips...