Chapter 46 Smile

Xue Chongxun's life has basically not changed. He usually travels between the court and the family. Sometimes he would visit the ministers' homes, and sometimes he would gather in teahouses and restaurants.

So the people who monitored him did not gain anything. Some people might think he would just let it go. After all, it is not easy to go against Princess Taiping.

The Tang Dynasty did not control ministers so strictly, and colleagues had basically no restrictions on private interactions, but sometimes they had to avoid suspicion. For example, it is best for ministers not to have too close contacts with the emperor's brothers.

If it were the Ming Dynasty, it would be even stricter. Officials were spotted by factory guards privately. At the least, they would be suspected of being cliques, and at the worst, they would be subject to rebellion...

If you are free, Xue Chongxun will also go to Chengxiang Palace to talk to his mother, after all, they are not real enemies.

But Xue Chongxun felt that the mother-son relationship has not been as harmonious recently as before, and everyone is worried.

Sometimes Xue Chongxun wonders, what is the bottom line of his mother?

Even if he is Taiping’s own son, the pressure is still very high...

Wu Zetian killed her son. Although Princess Taiping was not that sarcastic, some places looked very similar to Wu Zetian.

For example, the desire for power, Taiping, like her mother, longs for everyone to obey his will and control everything.

Xue Chongxun doesn't need to be killed. If he is deprived of all his power and rushed back to Hedong like his younger brother, it will be like he is finished. He can only sit and wait for death, sooner or later he will die.

Considering this way, Xue Erlang is indeed more skilled in some aspects and is very good at protecting himself.

Xue Erlang didn't argue with anything. He only loved his wife for women and wanted to be a dignified gentry for status. Xue Chongxun was not so calm, and he had too many desires.

When he came out of Chengxiang Palace, the sun was in the middle of the sky, and he had just finished lunch with Princess Taiping.

Taiping originally wanted to leave him for a while before leaving, but he refused. When he walked out of the palace, he found that the sun was fierce.

Although it was early autumn, the temperature rebounded after a few days of sunshine. Xue Chongxun covered his eyebrows with his palm, looked up at the scorching sun in the sky, and then walked out.

At this time, an eunuch came over and bowed and said, "I will lead the way for Xue Lang."

The eunuch looked only in his teenage years. Xue Chongxun felt it was very familiar and pointed at him and said: I remembered it. You led me to the last time. By the way, I asked your name, your surname is Zhang?

The little eunuch said with a smile: Xue Lang is so memory. I didn’t expect you to remember me. My name is Zhang Xiao.

Xue Chongxun smiled and said, "I remember your surname is Zhang," and thought to myself: Every time I send the same eunuch to me?"

This guy was probably instructed by his mother. While serving his side and staying at the same time, he could grasp Xue Chongxun's whereabouts in time.

The Ming Palace is originally big, like a city, and it is still a distance from Chengxiang Palace to Xuanwu Gate.Zhang Xiao led a horse over and asked Xue Chongxun to ride, while he led the horse in front and walked.

The scorching sun above my head is exposed and I have to walk so far. I am afraid that the eunuchs who do such errands also have a relatively small income, but this is Zhang Xiao's job and there is no way.

Xue Chongxun immediately said: I think you are kind-hearted. Next time I see my mother, I will ask you for some relaxing work.

After hearing this, Zhang Xiao said happily: Thank you for your kindness, I will definitely serve you well.

As they talked, they walked north along the west bank of Taijichichi, and it took about a stick of incense to reach the north bank.

Because it was noon, it was too hot outside, and the huge Daming Palace seemed deserted. It was really impossible to see that there were tens of thousands of people living there.

There are water pavilions built by the lake and weeping willows planted. The willow branches are straight and hanging on the water like the long hair of an oriental woman. Occasionally, the wind sways gently, with a slight sense of flowingness.

At this moment, a girl in a light green skirt suddenly ran out of the water pavilion. When she approached Xue Chongxun, she was a little surprised. This slave was a person around Jincheng. Because she followed Jincheng several times, she seemed to be there when she went back to Tubo.

Although Xue Chongxun didn't know what her name was, he recognized her appearance.

Xue Chongxun glanced at the eunuch holding a horse in front of him and greeted the palace maid: What's wrong with you here?

The palace maid looked at the beard on Xue Chongxun's mouth and seemed very curious. After all, it is difficult to see creatures with hair on their mouths in the Daming Palace.

She also noticed the eunuch who was leading the horse. The look made Xue Chongxun feel that she had something to say.

He then turned over from his horse and said to Zhang Xiao: I'll go to the water pavilion to take a break for a while... There are some unimportant trivial matters, so don't talk too much.

Zhang Xiao looked around and said tactfully: Xue Lang can rest assured.

So Xue Chongxun and the palace maid walked into the water pavilion by the lake one by one. The palace maid whispered: County Lord (Jincheng) knows that you are going to hit me here, so I asked me to wait. I waited for half an hour and was so thirsty that I was drinking the water in the lake...

The quality of this palace maid is indeed not as good as that of a noble lady. She was so verbose that she didn't know what to say. Xue Chongxun frowned and said: It's not convenient here, so you can tell me what's important.

The palace maid said: The county lord has a few words to explain to you in person, but she can't leave the palace recently.The county lord also said that Zhang Wulang from Xuanwu Gate was on duty this afternoon. He had been working in the palace gate for some days, and he was close to other generals...

Xue Chongxun interrupted her and said: Jincheng wants to leave the palace this afternoon and ask me to help. Is that true?

The palace maid nodded vigorously.

Xue Chongxun said: I understand, I will handle this matter, you go back and report it.

After saying a few simple words, Xue Chongxun hurriedly walked out of the water pavilion and got on his horse and walked north again.The two were silent for a while, and Xue Chongxun suddenly asked: Zhang Xiao, do you know the palace maid just now?

Oh... Zhang Xiao just spoke, and then paused before saying, "I didn't see clearly. Besides, I don't know everyone in the palace.

Xue Chongxun smiled and said: It doesn’t matter, it’s not important.

That's, that's it.

After Zhang Xiao sent Xue Chongxun to Xuanwu Gate, he turned around and turned back. Xue Chongxun did not leave the palace directly, so he ran to the official residence at the entrance of the palace to find Zhang Wulang.

There are two rows of corridors in Xuanwu Gate, which is where the gatekeeper and officials work. There is also an official residence in Jiacheng to the north, which is the command center of the imperial guards.

There is no alarm in normal times, and the daily affairs are controlled by the officials at the entrance of the palace. For example, those entering and leaving the palace must be registered. Even those summoned by the emperor must register. Not only do they have to write their names, official positions, but also their portraits must be roughly described. For example, when Xue Chongxun registered, he was described as tall and long and black as charcoal... I remember there was a joke in the officialdom. An official was written by the Imperial Army General with a sharp-mouthed monkey cheek and white cheeks. The official thought that the sharp-mouthed monkey cheeks were derogatory, and he tugged at the entrance of the palace for a long time.

Originally, Zhang Wulang and the others were responsible for guarding the situation, but everyone was on duty in the same place. Even the civil officials and military generals here had some friendship. Moreover, Xue Chongxun greeted him, it was not difficult to let someone out of the palace.

This kind of thing is under the supervision of several provinces and bureaus of the palace, and Taiping rarely cares about it, otherwise she would not be able to be busy every day.

Xue Chongxun said hello and didn't stay, so he went home directly.

He was a little puzzled. What did Jincheng want to say to himself? He blamed me for not making any move for so long?

If she really complains, she can't do anything...

I am against Princess Taiping, do you really think it is a simple matter?

Moreover, the people he wants to deal with are aristocratic families, and the connections of these families are like fishnets. If they cannot be properly and reasonably resolved, the troubles will be endless.

Since Jincheng said he was coming, Xue Chongxun didn't plan to go out in the afternoon. He took a book in the room and went to the thatched cottage by Tingyu Lake to wait.

After waiting for more than an hour, when the sun was west, I heard the maid say that the guest was at the back door.

Most customers hand in their name letters in front of the mansion. Who else is besides Jincheng who walks through the back door?

Xue Chongxun immediately ordered people to come in and got up to greet him.

When I walked to the door, I saw that the maid brought in was Jincheng.

She was wearing a thin light red dress, the silk was light and thin, and the material was extremely soft...

This reminded Xue Chongxun of the stockings from later generations, as if there were some aesthetic similarities, and they all created the same beauty.

Jincheng's temperament is still the same, gentle and elegant, and he gently held the gift without panic.

In fact, sometimes etiquette makes people feel alienated, but in front of her, Xue Chongxun had to follow her rhythm. Such a stunning woman can influence people.

Xue Chongxun had to hold his fists and meet each other as a courtesy.

Xue Chongxun is the prince, Jincheng is the county lord, and there are differences in titles, but Jincheng's surname is Li, and his status and etiquette cannot be inferior. The two can treat each other almost equally.

At this time, Jincheng looked up at the peach trees by the lake and said: I came back last time and there were still flowers everywhere, but now I don’t even have peaches.

Xue Chongxun also glanced at the trees and couldn't help but say: You don't have to worry about that, I have my own opinions.

Jin Cheng smiled and said: I want to tell you about this today, but I’m afraid you will do it again.

Xue Chongxun was puzzled when he saw her smile and felt a little confused. Didn’t she care?

At this time, I heard her pure voice again: I know the relationship here. What you are facing is not the Cui family, but Your Highness.Your Highness is afraid that I will affect the majesty of the royal family, so he came up with this bad strategy. Your Highness also puts the overall situation first, so don’t blame her.

Xue Chongxun said depressedly: Then you will put the overall situation first?

Jincheng nodded gently, and Xue Chongxun's heart suddenly became muddy.

Jincheng's eyes flowed, as if he was holding tears. He suddenly stretched out his slender hand that was flawless than Meiyu and gently pressed it on Xue Chongxun's chest: Does it hurt?

Xue Chongxun: ...

Jincheng smiled and said softly: Thank you for what you did for me in Tubo. I am content and I will no longer have any regrets.

Xue Chongxun suddenly felt something was wrong, but he didn't understand something was wrong for a moment. It was just a kind of intuition.He looked up at Jincheng's smile as if he was a flower, and his beautiful face seemed to have turned into a sad and beautiful face.