Power ministers always make things difficult for me

"Since then, I have never laughed at Pei Qi because of her delicateness and frailty. My prejudice against her gradually subsided after the plague was brought under control."

Cui Shaogong laughed from the bottom of his heart when he recalled the day he set out to return to the palace: "On the day when I was about to return to the imperial capital, Pei Qi was surrounded by the people of the entire city. My mighty army was not as popular as her alone."

"The Imperial Preceptor is a very good person." Chu Dong's eyes flashed with pure admiration, and he turned to look at Cui Shaogong: "What about after returning to the imperial capital? The letter you sent to the Emperor in advance... The Imperial Preceptor disobeyed According to the emperor’s orders, I’m afraid I will be severely punished.”

Cui Shaogong shook his head: "No."

"Maybe it was because I felt guilty for targeting her everywhere before, or maybe because I saw her saving the people in the city and felt that this person should not be punished. At that time, I unexpectedly entered the palace to plead guilty to the emperor, saying that the letter... ...I spread it randomly."

"But I regretted it after leaving Yanlong Palace. I felt that I was itching and uncomfortable to excuse her."

"But fortunately, the emperor did not blame Pei Qi. As for me... I was scolded by my father and imprisoned in the mansion for a whole month before I was released."

"During this period, she came to the Taiwei Mansion to visit my father. When she saw me being punished, she said to me, 'Hey, Mr. Cui was so arrogant not long ago. How come he is so depressed after not seeing him for a few days?'"

Cui Shaogong also tried his best to imitate Pei Qi and vividly recounted the situation at that time.

Chudong couldn't hold it back and burst out laughing.

I really didn’t expect that this gentleman, who has always been so majestic and majestic, would have such interesting things.

"What happens next? If the Imperial Master laughs at you like this, you will definitely not let it go, right?" Chudong stopped smiling and asked with a crooked eyebrow.

"Yes, of course not." Cui Shaogong put down the wine bottle, tilted his head back, and leaned firmly against the tree: "After dad lifts my confinement, I will start to use various methods to annoy her. You must cause her some trouble."

"When she went out to do errands, I would secretly follow behind her, picking up stones and throwing them under her wheels. When she was frustrated with her officialdom, I would add fuel to the fire and ridicule her all the time... In short, I wouldn't do it to her. If something goes wrong, I will feel very uncomfortable."

"At that time, I didn't understand why I acted so childishly. Now I probably understand. It was just that I wanted to see her."

"It must have been from that time that I... liked her."

Chudong understood, and blinked his clear eyes slightly: "Didn't your Excellency go and express your feelings to the Imperial Master?"

Cui Shaogong closed his eyes and was silent for a while before shaking his head and smiling rather self-deprecatingly: "Show your feelings? How is this possible?"

"She was a man then."

As the legitimate son of the Taiwei Mansion, he has his own pride and does not want to admit that he has a habit of cutting sleeves no matter what.

If it gets out, people will definitely laugh at you.

Therefore, he restrained his thoughts towards Pei Qi in every possible way.

until--

Old Taiwei Cui was seriously ill, and he was responsible for the affairs of the Taiwei's Mansion alone.

The mission of protecting the Cui family was also entrusted to him.

Later, he led an army to the border and left for a year.

That year, he lost his youthful temperament and became more stable, no longer having fun in everything. Even the smile gradually disappeared from his face, and those feelings that he dared not express were completely buried in his heart during this year.

When the war ended, he returned to the imperial capital. This was originally good news, but he also heard that his father had just passed away not long ago.

Immediately afterwards, Pei Qinu disguised herself as a man, manipulated the power of the court, instigated the prince, and committed many crimes to murder the emperor.

It was only then that he realized that Pei Qi was actually a woman.

Unfortunately, this matter was known too late.

He knew that all the sins committed on Pei Qi were all absurd sins imposed on her by intentional people. Although he wanted to help her in his heart, he had already taken over the Cui family at that time, and any decision he made had to be made. Think about the consequences for the Cui family in advance.

At that time, the government collapsed, and few of those involved with Pei Qi ended up well.

What's more, at that time, the evidence was solid and there was no way to exonerate Pei Qi.

Therefore, he could only sit back and wait for death. Chudong silently looked at the man who was sleeping with his eyes closed. It was obviously an ordinary action, but she could see the dejection.

He had been supporting the Taiwei Mansion alone for such a long time, and there were many hardships and heartaches. Others didn't notice, but she knew it.

And it is naturally what she hopes for her master to be loved by her.

Chu Dong held up his cheeks and said thoughtfully, "But what you have done for the Imperial Master is actually quite a lot."

Cui Shaogong's even breathing paused obviously. His long-closed eyes finally opened slightly, and he looked at Chudong in confusion: "What?"

Chudong scratched his head and realized that he had let slip. He quickly lowered his head, but still spoke, hesitantly: "Husband, he...he told me that on the day when the Imperial Master was escorted to the execution ground, you brought We were ready to rob the prisoner, but... King Xiaoyao got us there first."

Cui Shaogong frowned.

Why did Xu Chi tell her everything?

Who doesn't know that Captain Cui has always been aboveboard in his actions? If people knew that he secretly robbed prisoners, would he still have this reputation?

When Xu Chi comes back from Jinjiang, he has to...

You must give him a good talk!

But fortunately, Chudong was also from the Taiwei Mansion, so it didn't matter if he found out. He closed his eyes and leaned back against the tree: "So what? Anyway...she doesn't want to marry me."

"The Imperial Master just doesn't want to delay your lord." Chudong turned his head and rejected Cui Shaogong's idea: "In this regard, he is very similar to my husband."

"I used to be happy with my husband, but as the leader of the Three Hundred Shadow Guards, he walks on swords. He might be gone one day. He was afraid that he would not be able to take responsibility for me, so he rejected me many times. "

"The same goes for the Imperial Master."

"She was infected with an incurable disease and felt that... she could not bear the life promised by the adults."

The night was getting darker, and the biting winter wind was very cold on my face.

Cui Shaogong, who is as keen as Cui Shaogong, did not notice when exactly Chudong left.

He sheathed the long sword and held it firmly in his arms.

Is it an incurable disease?

Can……

Even if you only have a few years left, I still...want it.

……

In the Right Prime Minister's Mansion, the servants hurried into Shen Hua Pavilion, looking anxious.

"Sir, it's bad, something happened in Youlan Pavilion just now, and everyone there is dead!"

Orchid Pavilion? Is that the place that sells powder and spices?

Rong Qin couldn't help but frown in front of the desk. According to his previous investigation, Youlan Pavilion may be related to the Western Regions.

If it is related to the Western Region, it is Duan Qianjun who is covering it. Who has such great ability to massacre Youlan Pavilion?

Rong Qin held the pen and paper in his hand. Seeing that the servant who came to report had not yet left, he glanced sideways: "Is there anything else?"

I saw the man pointing to the door, his voice trembling and stammering: "Outside...outside..."

"Someone outside wanted to see you, and they even broke into the Prime Minister's Mansion!"

Rong Qin's eyes turned cold and he stood up immediately: "Who?"

"I."

Outside the door, a short, low voice came. Rong Qin raised his eyes and saw a tall figure standing at the door, holding a sword in his right hand, full of blood.

Behind him, the secret guards in the mansion surrounded him, but no one dared to get close to him.

After Rong Qin saw the person clearly, his frown relaxed slightly, he waved his hand to signal the secret guards in the house to retreat, and then walked towards the person.

"Master."