Jiaochu

The sky was getting a little dark, and the setting sun gradually sank into the horizon. The last ray of afterglow flickered among the branches and leaves. The light gradually moved back, and finally there was only a little sparkle left, like a bubble, disappearing on the distant horizon.

In the dusk, the sound of tinkling bells came from around the corner. It was ethereal and mysterious, as if it was an illusory sound from another world, making it difficult to grasp and guess.

A carriage drove up from the corner, with a golden bell hanging in front and five-color tassels hanging from the four corners. The windows were carved with fine hollow patterns, and the gauze curtains moved slightly, releasing bursts of fragrance.

When the carriage stopped next to Yan Fei, a delicate hand moved the curtain slightly, and the person in the carriage asked, "How is General Yan Fei?" Yan Fei did not answer.

The curtain moved slightly, and the person in the carriage took back his hand and ordered, "Let's go."

The tinkling bells rang again, gradually blending into the amiable dusk.

Yan Fei turned his head and glanced at the carriage that was driving away. When he looked back, he met another pair of eyes. The latter shone with excitement, as if he had caught the former's pigtails.

Yanfei walked away as if he hadn't seen anything.

But in Zhao Ce's eyes, he was a thief with a guilty conscience.

After the carriage stopped at Zixue Pavilion, a maid opened the curtain, and Yan Ruo came out, helping another maid to get out of the carriage slowly. Her light brown eyes were illuminated by the lights. A breathtaking beauty.

Zixue Pavilion is still brightly lit and people are coming and going.

Mother Li is still the same cheerful person who always smiles when she sees people.

"The girl is back. Uncle Xiao Guo asked her two days ago if she would like to go over and say hello when someone just arrived."

Yan Ruo said: "I'm tired, let Honglian pass."

Then, Li's mother took Honglian to Shen Ning's box, and politely said that if Yan wanted to take a rest, Honglian would come to accompany her first. Shen Ning left Honglian behind, and Li's mother twisted her waist and left happily. .

After returning to the General's Mansion, it was already dark.

As he passed the garden, he saw a figure standing in front of him looking at the moon. He planned to go back through another way, but when he turned around, he was stopped by someone. Yanfei stopped for a moment, then turned around and walked over, calling his second uncle.

Yancheng said: "I heard there was an accident on the road?"

Yanfei didn't answer, and looked a little unnatural. In front of the second uncle in Yancheng, he was far from relaxed in front of the third uncle in Yanjiang.

It was obvious that the uncle and nephew rarely talked to each other, and the words they occasionally spoke seemed a bit unfamiliar and a bit embarrassing.

Yancheng said: "Although our General's Mansion is looking at the scenery now, the trees are big and attract the wind, so we must make plans for the future." At this point, he reached out and patted Yan Fei's shoulder, and the look on Yan Fei's face was a little... unnatural.

"go to bed early."

Yan Fei glanced at the leaving figure and walked in another direction.

The next day, after Yan Fei entered the palace, he went to the Imperial Study Room to meet Ye Lanchen. After coming out of the Imperial Study Room, Ling Dang came over and delivered a message.

Then Yan Fei went in the direction of the martial arts training ground.

Ye Lingxi was waiting under the ginkgo tree.

Emerald green leaves have grown on the tree, one on top of another, one layer on top of another. The sunlight filters through the branches and leaves, and the mottled light spots jump between the gaps, twinkling and twinkling, like little stars. Wink playfully.

The steps of martial arts practitioners are already light, but there seemed to be no sound when Yan Fei walked over. She looked up at the flickering light spots among the branches and leaves, and the faint light reflected between her brows and eyes. Her whole body seemed to be enveloped in light, as pure and beautiful as transparent foam. With a gentle breath, she would fly away.

A gentle click made Yan Fei stop. He looked down and stepped on a branch. Ye Lingxi turned around, and Yan Fei was a little embarrassed, as if his secret had been exposed. He clenched his fists and coughed lightly. After adjusting the expression on his face, he came over and said, "Princess, you've been waiting for a long time." She tilted her head and said, " Brother Yan seems to have changed." Yan Fei asked, "Where has it changed?"

She held her chin and thought for a few seconds, with a serious look on her face, which made Yan Fei feel a little nervous. She quickly reflected on her recent actions in her mind. She smiled slyly, "I lied to brother Yan."

Yanfei didn't know whether to laugh or cry.

The two chatted about Yanjiang's physical condition, and then talked about another thing.

Ye Lingxi said that Prime Minister Zhou had not been in court for a few days, and he heard that he was on sick leave. Yanfei did not reveal the inside story, but only said, if the water is full, it will overflow, and if the moon is full, it will be weak.

She looked at the sky in the distance and said, "The wind is going to blow."

Then something big happened.

Prime Minister Zhou resigned due to illness and was succeeded by Su Shangshu.

Then came a series of promotions and transfers of officials.

The post of Minister of the Ministry of Personnel was taken over by He Zhiyuan, the former Minister of the Ministry of Hubu, and the post of Minister of the Ministry of Hubu was taken over by Ruan Zhu. Su Shi was transferred from the Yushitai to the Ministry of Personnel, while Zhou Jing was transferred from the Ministry of Personnel to the Ministry of Rites.

The original Prime Minister's Mansion suddenly became deserted, and everyone went to Su Mansion and Prince Ning's Mansion to congratulate him.

His Highness Ye Qingran suddenly became a hot target among the courtiers, and he was surrounded by a circle of people when he went to court. In contrast, His Highness Ye Lingjue's side is a little deserted. After all, Prime Minister Zhou was in his camp before, but now he suddenly resigned due to illness. The reason has to make people ponder, and Zhou Jing also resigned from the Ministry of Officials. He was transferred to the Ministry of Etiquette, so how could others not avoid suspicion.

After learning the news of Prime Minister Zhou's resignation, Concubine Xiao was shocked and confused. She quickly asked Lu Yu to find out what was going on. Lu Yu did not find out the news in the imperial study. Concubine Xiao became even more panicked and thought. Again and again, he decided to let Lu Yu leave the palace.

Towards evening, Lu Yu came back and said that the Prime Minister's Mansion was now closed to thank guests, and conveyed Mr. Xiao's words to Concubine Xiao.

"Master, please calm down and be patient. The most important thing is the emperor's attitude towards His Highness. As long as the Emperor values ​​His Highness, your Majesty can rest easy."

But Concubine Xiao still had concerns.

I wonder if Prime Minister Zhou revealed anything?

The most urgent task is to find out the emperor's attitude.

I am also afraid of causing unnecessary problems and arousing suspicion.

After much thought, dinner was delivered from the imperial dining room.

Concubine Xiao was not in the mood to eat, so she had the food removed. She walked back and forth in the room, neither standing nor sitting, and finally called Lu Yu in.

"Go and ask the Emperor to come over and say that I am unwell."

"Yes."

After Lu Yu resigned, Concubine Xiao waited uneasily in the palace.

When Lu Yu came to the imperial study, Xiao Anzi came over with a smile and said, "Why are you here again, miss? Is there something urgent for the imperial concubine?" Lu Yu said, "Excuse me, please let me know that the empress is feeling unwell. Please ask the emperor." Come over and take a look." Xiao Anzi smiled and said, "Girl, wait a moment, I will go in and let you know." Luyu thanked him.