Drunk Bamboo

After leaving Zhang's house, Hua Qinfeng went to the Imperial Guards.

I had lunch at Anhe Restaurant at noon and listened to Gu Suiyi’s recent arrangements for Changfeng Tower.

I left the city in the afternoon and visited the Shihu Yulin Army, watched the soldiers drill, and gave them some advice. I returned to the city in the evening and patrolled with the patrol soldiers again to get a feel for the patrol routes and precautions.

The batch of Linhai Snow Lotus was transported into Zhongdu quietly, which means that the patrol soldiers guarding the city gates need to be more strict and check the items more carefully.

At the end of the day, Hua Qinfeng was still in high spirits.

However, he also discovered that no department of the Imperial Guard was idle.

He was going to make a plan to intensify the training, but he never got the chance to say it, and he didn't decide to say it anymore.

While supervising the affairs of the Imperial Guard, he was thinking about the group of Lin Hai Xue Lian that had entered the palace.

I am considering going to the palace to discuss this matter with Xun Shurui during the morning court session tomorrow.

When it got dark, he finished his work for the day and went home to have dinner with his family.

As soon as he left, Xun Shurui arrived.

"Commander Xun, is he running here? It's rare to see Commander Xun in such a mess." Shi Qianjin, who returned to the Imperial Guards with Hua Qinfeng, held his head high and looked at Xun Shurui with a smug look on his face.

He probably heard something in the palace and hurried over.

Song Chi, who was showing off on purpose, said with a smile:

"The prince has left. Commander Xun is here to pick me and Commander Shi up?"

Xun Shurui just caught his breath and said, "The prince... is gone..."

Shi Qianjin looked regretful, "Yes, Commander Xun is late."

Song Chi's eyes were all smiles. "Today, the prince has been in my Yulin Army for several hours and personally guided the soldiers in their training. The morale is high."

Xun Shurui's face turned pale, "Personally guide..."

"Yes."

Shi Qianjin added insult to injury, "The prince also patrolled the entire street with the patrol soldiers, taking care of every detail. He also personally instructed us to be strict in patrolling, but to be kinder to the people. The prince also said that we should make the people respect us, not fear us."

His lips trembled. "Personally instruct..."

"Yes."

Xun Shurui clenched his fists, "Why doesn't the prince come to guide my imperial soldiers?"

Song Chi narrowed his eyes and smiled, "The prince goes to the palace for the morning court every day, and Commander Xun can see him. Commander Shi and I are very envious."

Today it is finally your turn to be envious.

"Your Majesty is in the palace, so there is nothing for you to instruct me, right?" Shi Qianjin saw that he was angry, and felt relieved. He took a step to leave, "I have an appointment with my brothers to drink. Do you want to join us, Commander Song?"

"I want to go home and be with my wife. The food she cooks is better than the one in the restaurant."

"Hahaha!"

Shi Qianjin laughed loudly towards the sky and went out the door.

Song Chi said goodbye to Xun Shurui, "I'm leaving first, Commander Xun, my wife is waiting at home."

Xun Shurui: “…”

Wind Palace, silent night.

As usual, Xie Yuzhu and Hua Qinfeng would stay in the study for a while after returning to Changfeng Courtyard after dinner.

Those who read books read books, those who practice acupuncture practice acupuncture, and those who write books write books...

In short, there is always something to do.

It won't be boring or awkward.

This is the quietest time for the two of them to be together. They don't talk deliberately or try to find topics to talk about.

Everyone is busy with their own things and thrives in their own spiritual world.

Sometimes when I encounter doubts, I will ask unconsciously, and the other party will always give a response.

Even if it can't completely solve the problem, it's better than talking to the air.

Hua Qinfeng really enjoyed the time with Xie Yuzhu. Even though they didn't talk, just doing their own things, they felt happy.

They didn't start chatting until they had washed up and lay down on the bed.

Xie Yuzhu told Hua Qinfeng what happened in the morning court at Fu'an Palace.

After hearing this, he looked surprised and asked, "Is this person you are talking about the Queen Mother?"

"Of course it's the Queen Mother. I was also shocked at first. It turns out that the old ones are the wisest. When the Queen Mother gets serious, no one in the harem can match her."

Hua Qinfeng then asked: "What can be found in Fu'an Palace?"

"Nothing unusual was found, but there is a rockery in the Bauhinia Garden, and the Imperial Concubine seems to be very concerned about it. But from what we can see so far, we can't see anything, and we need to investigate further." Xie Yuzhu said truthfully, and then asked Hua Qinfeng, "What about the prince? Is there any news today?"

Hua Qinfeng did not hide it and asked directly, "Do you know Lin Hai Xue Lian?"

Xie Yuzhu was startled at first, then recovered, "I wonder if it is the same poisonous flower as the one I know. The Linhai Snow Lotus, as its name suggests, blooms against the snow. Its color is like the golden winter jasmine in spring, but it blooms on the white ice and snow, which is even more fascinating."

He nodded, "It's pretty much the same as what Gu Suiyi described."

Xie Yuzhu was waiting for what to say next. He wouldn't mention Lin Hai Xue Lian for no reason.

"Why did the prince suddenly ask about this flower? This flower is not found everywhere, and it is extremely poisonous."

Hua Qinfeng's expression suddenly became serious, and his tone was a little low, "Changfeng Tower found out that a batch of Linhai Snow Lotus was transported from the north and has now entered the palace. I don't know where in the palace it is. I will go to the palace tomorrow and ask Xun Shurui to keep an eye on it."

Xie Yuzhu was shocked again.

What happened to Zhongdu recently?

Danger is everywhere.

She asked, "Can the prince get the Lin Hai Xue Lian?"

"you want?"

"Ah."

Hua Qinfeng didn't ask any more questions and readily agreed, "I'll ask Gu Suiyi to find it for you."

After all the information was exchanged, Hua Qinfeng extinguished the candlelight and the two lay flat on the bed.

Neither talking nor sleeping.

Xie Yuzhu suddenly spoke up, "Your Highness, more and more things are pointing to the palace. The future may become more complicated and perhaps more dangerous. You must be careful."

He held Xie Yuzhu's hand and placed it against his chest.

"Don't worry, I won't be so reckless now. I will be careful. You should tell me when you go to the palace next time. I will accompany you."

Xie Yuzhu smiled softly and promised him first, "Okay, I'll remember it."

After a moment of silence, Hua Qinfeng slowly spoke: "In fact, if Zhongdu is really in chaos, I will write a letter to my father-in-law and find a random reason for you to return to Nanmi for a while."

Xie Yuzhu turned over and faced him, "I'm with you. Wherever you are, I'll be there."

Hua Qinfeng said: "I am now the commander of the imperial guards and cannot leave Zhongdu for the time being..."

Stopping him from continuing, he said firmly, "I will stay in Zhongdu with you."

She hugged his arms and closed her eyes.

Hua Qinfeng put his arm around her shoulders and held her in his arms.

His voice was low and hoarse, "Okay, you stay with me in Zhongdu."

Husband and wife should depend on each other and never leave each other.

Xie Yuzhu closed her eyes and prepared to fall asleep.

As if half asleep, he thought of something and murmured, "The maple trees in the eastern suburbs have turned red. Let's go enjoy the red leaves. The whole mountain will be covered with red leaves. It must be beautiful."

Hua Qinfeng raised the corner of his mouth, "Okay, let's go see the maple leaves together."