The princess is coquettish and coquettish, conquering the emperor's master

Chapter 205: Defeated and convinced
Does she have to treat Xiao Zhuochi the same way she treated Xiao Chuji?
But before Xiao Chuji came into the world, she gave all her love to Xiao Zhuochi. Isn't this enough?

Ah!As expected, it is better to be a bastard who was not raised by his side than to be raised by his own hands.

Chujing, Yujing.

Leaves were falling in Gu's mansion, and in the blink of an eye, the blinds withered, and it was late autumn.

After taking a rest today, after finishing the business, Gu Huaian hurried to Qianjin Tower to see Lu Youzhu.

When passing through the long corridor that curved like a swimming dragon, the attendants gave way.

Qu Shui just got the news and rushed back. He walked very fast. Because he had been with Gu Huaian all year round, he could see Gu Huaian at a glance even from a distance.

The bamboo curtains on the long corridor were half rolled up, and the rain fell like beads, beating on the dark blue eaves.

"grown ups!"

Qu Shui ran towards Gu Huaian.

Walking towards him, Gu Huai'an looked calm, as if he didn't expect Qu Shui to bring back any news.

"What's the matter?"

What he had confessed before has yet to come to fruition.

Qu Shui stood still for a moment, bowed and said, "Sir, there is news."

With just one sentence, the expression on Gu Huaian's face changed again and again.

"Say it."

"Yes."

Qu Shui looked around to make sure there was no one around, then he leaned close to Gu Huai'an's ear. He lowered his voice and said, "According to the current clues, Crown Prince Jiayuan is indeed still alive."

"Where?"

"Xiao Manor."

"Xiao Mansion?"

"Judging from the information we have obtained now, it is indeed in the Xiao Mansion. Why don't we send some people in to investigate before making the next move?"

Gu Huaian thought for a moment and thought Qu Shui's words were very reasonable.

"Remember, don't alert the enemy. If you get any news, let me know immediately."

"understand!"

Regarding this matter, you must be careful and leave no loopholes. If others know that Meng Jiayuan is in danger, they will definitely be transferred by Meng Qing...

I just don’t know if Meng Jiayuan is still staying in Xiao Mansion. Meng Qing and Xiao Yan are now completely broken. There is a high probability that she will not leave this child in Xiao Mansion anymore...

If he were not in the Xiao Mansion, according to Meng Qing's temperament, Meng Jiayuan should be in the palace.

It would be very difficult to carry out the assassination in the palace...

However, for him, killing a child is easy, and no assassin is needed.

……

Inside the palace.

After Meng Qing finished correcting the memorial today, he summoned Duke Zheng to play chess.

Zheng Guogong loved chess as much as his life. He was obsessed with chess all day long. He did not go to the morning court or attend any banquets in the capital. However, he still stood tall in the Jade Capital and lived as a seclusion.

The clear black and white chess pieces have already determined the winner on this chessboard.

Meng Qing was wearing a dragon robe, which complemented her complexion perfectly.

After losing, she didn't show any displeasure on her face, as if she regarded the chess game as a toy.

"The Duke's chess skills are indeed not bad. I lost to you today. I am really convinced by my defeat."

Her tone was modest, and she was not dissatisfied with defeat. Instead, she made others think of her as a kind and generous monarch.

As the first female emperor of this dynasty, what she can do is far beyond that of many emperors.Duke Zheng put a black piece in his hand into the chess box, straightened the sleeves of his brocade robe, and showed an amiable smile.

"What are you talking about, Your Majesty? You are still young now, so it is inevitable that you are not proficient in chess. To be able to play chess with the old minister here for half an hour today is already a gift."

Meng Qing never takes such compliments seriously.

She said: "Talent...it would be a good thing if you really have it, but it's a pity that I am not like the prince, who can put my heart and soul into this chess piece. But thinking about it, I am still young, and I can't see things clearly and can't figure out people." , then we can’t calm down and study hard.”

Zheng Guogong did not deny what Meng Qing said. As a veteran of several dynasties and full of talents, he did not need to flatter her, a little emperor with an unstable foundation.

Meng Qing, it is indeed what she said.

When learning piano, I can’t calm down. When learning chess, I lose repeatedly and never want to calm down to do something.

But she is good at writing in small regular script with a hairpin, good at riding and archery, and good at handling government affairs. She is not a fool emperor.

"If the emperor reaches the age of the veteran, he will naturally look away from many things."

The gleam of light coming through the skylight is hazy, not as hot as summer.

For several months, she was immersed in pain and unable to extricate herself.

"I should look away."

Meng Qing didn't know if she could live to be as old as Duke Zheng. Even if she added up her two lifetimes, she wouldn't be as old as Duke Zheng.

Yunhe knelt down beside him and poured tea. The tea in the cup was light in color and had a strong aroma. After a slight sniff, he felt like he was in the mist and rain of Jiangnan, walking in the West Lake and alleys.

She continued: "Uncle Zheng, the government is now unstable. Many of the ministers who used to be around me have been reshuffled. We are also in urgent need of officials to fill the vacancies. Do you have any candidates in mind?"

Zheng Guogong's hand holding up the tea cup was slightly suspended in the air, and there was a hint of luster between his old and heavy brows.

"If the emperor wants a candidate, he can ask King Yong or Master Gu what they think. But instead of asking them, you asked the old minister. I'm afraid it's not fair."

He is reluctant to recommend candidates. After all, naming a person means that that person is a member of his party. It might not be good if he ends up forming a clique for personal gain like Xiao Yan.

Although Meng Qing treats him respectfully now, the emperor in front of him also treated Xiao Yan respectfully in the past.

The heart of an emperor is difficult to fathom and even more impenetrable.

Meng Qing knew his concerns and said, "Uncle Zheng, what are you talking about? If you are unfair, there will be no fair person in this world."

"Haha... Your Majesty praised me."

Duke Zheng kept his mouth shut and refused to reveal a name.

Meng Qing looked at him for a long time and saw that he was unwilling to say more, so he said, "That's all, Uncle Zheng, you live in seclusion and don't know much about the affairs of the court."

She paused for a moment, her dark pupils focused on Zheng Guogong's brows.

"There are constant turmoil in the court. If no one is willing to show their strength for the Chu State, it is probably not far from decline..."

What she said was not like what an emperor could say.

As an emperor, there are some things that are most taboo, such as national subjugation, genocide, decline, and death.

Duke Zheng held the case with trembling hands and stood up, "It's getting late, and it's time for me to retire."

"Go."

Meng Qing sighed heavily.

"Yes."

He slowly moved away.

After Zheng Guogong was no longer in the palace, Yunhe subconsciously looked in the direction of the palace door.

"Your Majesty, do you think there is really no candidate for Duke Zheng, or does he not want to recommend it to you?"

The girl's eyes were tight but there was a hint of darkness and sadness.

　My phone is broken recently, I'm sorry, my dears.
　　
　
(End of this chapter)