Golden branches and jade leaves

Chapter 118
Chapter 9: Back to the Light
After that night, Qi Taki recovered miraculously, as if he was about to recover after a long rest, he began to summon courtiers, inquire about government affairs, and deal with state affairs.

Although he still hadn't resumed his court, he would summon many ministers to the Qianqing Palace's bedroom every morning, and Qi Long would lie on his sickbed and listen to them state various affairs and make decisions on state affairs.

Both Qi Hao and Ni Yuan were caught off guard by such an accident.It was as if an unexpected wedge had suddenly been laid between the two evenly matched forces, causing both sides to look at each other in astonishment.

After the brief surprise passed, neither side made any unexpected reaction to Qi Taki's unexpected performance, as if acquiescing to the continuation of this situation.

For Qi Hao, Qi Long's resumption of handling the government affairs is undoubtedly beneficial to him, and it can relieve him who is overwhelmed by Ni Yuan's influence.

As for Ni Yuan, as soon as Qi Long recovered, most of the power of the government that was originally managed by him was deprived.But he didn't seem to feel the depression brought about by Qi Taki's recovery at all.Perhaps, he is very aware of Qi Taki's condition, and understands that there is no need for him to be serious with him at this time.

Under such a strange situation, the majesty of Emperor Qi Long seems to have completely recovered to the state before the expedition.

In the eyes of most people, the emperor is unwilling to be just a puppet because of his recovery, and is trying to regain his own power.

In Su Mi's view, this kind of madness cannot last long.If Qi Long could rest in peace, he would be able to live for a few more years, but his body has improved a little, and he insisted on trying to regain power, which is completely whimsical.

Even if he takes back all the power in Ni Yuan and Qi Hao's hands now, he will soon be unable to handle state affairs.

I'm afraid that Ni Yuan's keeping a low profile these days is just waiting for this day quietly.

Once Qi Taki died of illness...Su Mi couldn't imagine it.

Qi Hao has obviously become busy these days.He had to be ready for the worst before it happened.

Chen Lie was arranged by Su Mi to go out of the palace to discuss countermeasures with Mr. Ge who stayed in Donglai Building.

Su Mi originally arranged for him to stay by Qi Taki's side to protect him, but Qi Taki's current state no longer needs the protection of others, and he is squandering his life in the most extravagant way.

Su Mi also began to live in the Qianqing Palace, staying in the palace for a longer time than before, serving soup, medicine and tea day and night.

After that crazy and confused night, the two of them tacitly returned to the usual quietness and indifference. That kind of silence, which was almost like stagnant water, made Su Mi even wonder in her spare time whether that night never happened. It didn't exist, or it was just her imagination, a nightmare extended by her fear and anxiety.

The harem is calm and calm, just like the sunshine in winter, quiet and peaceful.But because of Qi Taki's recovery, the previous dynasty brought about earth-shattering changes.

Qi Hao's first order after he was restored to the board of directors was to order the Ministry of Rites to prepare for Ni Yuan's Nine Tin Ceremony, and make it known to the world to commend Ni Yuan's merits and martial virtues.

At the same time, it was decreed that on the New Year's day, Ni Yuan would hold the pilgrimage and sacrifice ceremony and the prisoner offering ceremony on his behalf at Shenwumen.

As soon as this move came out, there was an uproar in the court.

Such a sudden decision caught Qi Hao and the others by surprise.Qi Long's decree completely broke the stalemate between the DPRK and China that was originally evenly matched.

No matter how sick and weak he is, he is the supreme ruler of Daqi in name after all, and no one can openly violate his will.

Although a courtier from the Ministry of Rites immediately issued a memorial claiming that it was not in accordance with the rules of etiquette for a courtier to act on behalf of the emperor, Qi Long was asked to withdraw his order.

Although even Ni Yuan personally declined, claiming that he did not dare to accept the order.

It's a pity that these objections, no matter they are true or false, can't shake the will of Emperor Daqi.

Under Qi Taki's resolute order, the opposition had not had time to form a large scale, but the decree had quickly been posted all over the country, and it became a foregone conclusion.

Why Qi Long did this, Su Mi couldn't figure it out, what was his plan?Could it be that he is really desperate and wants to hand over this beautiful land and the world to Ni Yuan?
Su Mi sat in a small room separated by a screen in the Qianqing Palace bedroom, waiting for the affairs of the front hall to be completed.

Although serving in front of Qi Long's couch, she didn't need to avoid the courtiers who came to discuss matters, but at this moment, all the people in the palace made her unconsciously want to avoid them.

"...Aiqing is willing?" Qi Taki's light and light tone came from outside, and Su Mi's heart tightened suddenly, a little afraid to listen to the voice that would inevitably appear next.

What is being discussed outside is about the decree that Qi Long just handed down, appointing Ni Tingxuan as the commander of the Ouchi guards.

This was the first time she was so close to him after returning to the palace, only separated by a thin screen.

Through the lavender silk curtain, she could vaguely see many figures in front of the hall.Hearing Qi Taki's words, these figures shook, intertwined into chaotic light and shadow, and projected on the screen.

Ni Tingxuan was originally a bodyguard in Ouchi, and before Qi Taki set out for the expedition, he had ordered him to be appointed as the commander of the bodyguards.Just because it happened to coincide with his mother's funeral, he refused to accept it. No matter from any point of view, it is reasonable and reasonable to issue this decree at this time, and it couldn't be more justified. Angle, feel out of place.

Qi Hao simply didn't know what Qi Taki was thinking.

"Your Majesty." Before Ni Tingxuan could say thank you for accepting it, he still declined. He had already stepped forward and raised his voice: "Although His Royal Highness is strict in dealing with affairs and loyal to His Majesty, King Yan is seriously ill at this time. As a son of man, he should serve at the bedside and be filial with all sincerity. Among my humble ministers, I'm afraid that something might be inappropriate for me to enter the palace as an official at this time."

Ni Tingxuan conquered Xijing, although he did not receive any prominent rewards and stayed at home, but Ni Yuan was granted the title of King of Yan, so he is the son of the prince.Qi Hao's sentence was pointing out that it would be inappropriate to serve as the commander of the guards at this time as the son of the eldest son.

Ni Yuan began to claim to be sick at home after Qi Long resumed handling the government affairs, and never went to court or entered the palace.Su Mi and Qi Hao couldn't figure out whether he was really seriously ill, or because he was concerned about his own safety.After all, Qi Taki's health was not recovered at this time, and all government discussions had to be discussed in the Qianqing Palace's bedroom. This place was in the inner palace, surrounded by Qi Hao's forces who had an absolute advantage.

"Hehe," Qi Long's faint laughter came from inside, he did not reply to Qi Hao's suggestion, but focused on Ni Tingxuan: "What does Ai Qing think?"

Su Mi's heart suddenly lifted.How Ni Tingxuan will choose, this is an excellent opportunity for Ni Yuan's forces, and now Qi Hao has taken the lead in the palace, and he has all the important positions in his hands.Letting Ni Tingxuan supplement the bodyguard system at this time is like inserting a nail into Ni Yuan's already one-sided power system in the palace.That's why Qi Hao objected so nervously just now.

At the same time, this is also a temptation.

If Ni Tingxuan still refuses to accept such an opportunity presented to his door, it may mean that Ni Yuan is really ill.And if he accepts...

Su Mi felt restless.

Ni Tingxuan's figure trembled, and he hesitated. No one knew better than him that his father's condition was indeed not serious. Although it was not a fatal injury, he still needed to rest for a while.

This situation has been concealed from the outside world, but it must not be concealed from the prying of some intentional forces. If he refuses at this time, it will definitely confirm their guess and cause some unnecessary troubles.

But if he really stayed, he would leave his father's side.

Moreover, he turned his head slightly and looked at the translucent crocodile screen, and the slender figure behind him was faintly visible.

After hesitating for a moment, he finally knelt down and made a high-pitched promise: "Your Majesty has valued me so much, I am so grateful, I will definitely do my best to serve the Majesty."

There was a flash of light in Qi Hao's eyes, and he turned his head unconsciously to glance behind the screen where Su Mi was, and then calmed down.

"What Aiqing said is very much in line with my wishes, so the matter has been decided. It's just that the relationship between family and love mentioned by Prince Yu just now is also a great righteousness, and we have to consider it. Serving parents is a duty that should be fulfilled..." Qi Long at the top Continuing calmly, he was lazily leaning on the sickbed, but what he said in a nonchalant tone was shocking: "...So, I decided to ask King Yan to move to live in the palace for now."

Let Ni Yuan move into the palace? !
Su Mi couldn't help being surprised by this sentence, and it also made all the courtiers standing in the hall excited again.

Ni Yuan naturally had his own mansion in the capital, but when the Liao army broke up with Ni Yuan, the Liao people slaughtered all the family servants in Ni Yuan's mansion to prevent future troubles, and then took the whole mansion together. Burned up the fire.Therefore, after entering the city, Ni Yuan has no mansion.However, countless wealthy and noble families in the capital were inhumanely purged, and all their families were exterminated, just like the Wang family's mansion today, which is vacant.Ni Yuanda can choose a building arbitrarily, and it is estimated that no one in the court will criticize him for such a trivial matter.But Ni Yuan has been living in the barracks since he returned to Beijing. I don't know if it is for the sake of winning people's hearts or for his own personal safety.

After news of his illness came out a few days ago, he even stayed in the camp without going out.

Although under Qi Hao's suggestion, Qi Long had already ordered the Ministry of Households to allocate a special amount of silver to build Yanwang Mansion for Ni Yuan, but the completion of the mansion was not a matter of a day or two.Ni Yuan was still safely in the army and could not come out.

At this time, Qi Long actually ordered Ni Yuan to live in the palace.

"The king of Yan has worked hard and made great contributions for us Daqi. This time, the old injury has recurred. How can he recover from his illness in the barracks? The imperial doctor in the palace is well prepared and let him enter the palace before the mansion is completed. Let's recuperate." Qi Taki was still talking leisurely.

Qi Hao thought quickly in his mind.

What is Qi Taki thinking?
Could it be that he also wants to know whether Ni Yuan's condition is true or not?So use this method to test?

Could it be because of this that Ni Tingxuan was appointed just now?After all, according to Ni Yuan's cunning and cunning, he would never walk into a palace full of enemies unsuspecting.But if his son has mastered the security defense of the entire palace, it will be different.

But when Qi Taki was deciding these things, he didn't reveal a word to him beforehand, which caught him completely off guard.This made Qi Hao uncomfortable for a while, maybe, in his heart, he is also the same person as Ni Yuan, and he is also spying on his throne of the Great Qi Emperor.

Thinking of this, Qi Hao couldn't help but smiled wryly. In the face of power, what is the difference between himself and Ni Yuan?No wonder he was so defensive about himself.

Let Ni Yuan move into the palace?Such an honor also transcends the ancestral system.The courtiers standing in the hall couldn't help looking left and right, looking at each other in blank dismay.When foreign ministers enter the palace, there is a taboo on etiquette, and now the only concubine in Qilong Palace is Su Mi, so there is no need to think about it.The second is the taboo of fame and position. Since Qi Long has explained that this is a temporary move to appease the hard-working and accomplished King Yan, it seems unnecessary to refuse bluntly.

Many courtiers cast their eyes on Qi Hao, and saw that Qi Hao's face was as calm as water, and he had no intention of objecting at all. All the courtiers did not speak, and after a little discussion, they gradually calmed down.

Ni Yuan was not in the palace at this time, and no one could agree on his behalf. Regarding this decree, the decree official who was waiting at the side had already written it down, and he would announce the decree and summon him in the army after a while.

Afterwards, Qi Taki discussed several important matters one after another, and the tired look on his face could no longer be concealed.

Waving his hand, he stopped the courtiers' discussion, and said: "I will leave the matter to Prince Yu for the time being. If there is anything unresolved, I will report back to you tomorrow."

Everyone resigned as promised and left the bedroom.

Su Mi calmed down for a while, and then she came out from behind the screen with the warm medicine in her hand.

Qi Hao leaned on the sickbed, had already seen her coming, but lazily did not respond at all.

Su Mi put the gold plate on the coral lacquer table beside her, and walked forward with the medicine bowl in her hand.

"Emperor..." Su Mi sat on the side of the bed and was about to speak when suddenly a hand stretched out beside her and firmly grasped her wrist holding the silver spoon.

Su Mi's hand trembled, and the jade bowl almost fell to the ground uncontrollably.

Suppressing her panic, she collected herself and forced a smile and said, "Your Majesty, what's the matter with you? But the imperial physician is going to be sent over."

Qi Hao didn't speak, but a meaningful smile suddenly appeared on the corner of his mouth. He stared at Su Mi, and said softly: "I'm fine, I just thought of an errand, which has been delayed for a long time, and I haven't had time to deal with it. Now It’s almost the Chinese New Year, and it looks like I still have to work for Mi’er to share my worries. Would Mi’er be willing to go for me?”

"Of course my concubine is willing to share the emperor's worries." Su Mi's heart trembled, and she bowed her head obediently.

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