After usurping the throne, he died

??The candles in the Imperial Study Room stayed on until late at night. Shang Xi yawned when he heard the cicadas chirping. He glanced at the night and walked into the hall: "Your Majesty, the night is getting dark, it's time to rest."

??Mu Xiang didn't raise his head, and continued to correct the papers by the light of the candle, and directed Shang Xi: "Bring the ones on the left, too."

?? "..." Shang Xi had no choice but to obey.

?? If he was not afraid of His Majesty's anger, he even wanted to call the National Teacher over, His Majesty would always be obedient.

??The disobedient Mu Xiang continued to approve papers until the fourth watch, and after sleeping for an hour or two, he could get up and go to court in the morning.

?? When Mu Xiang got up, his shoulders and limbs were so sore. Shang Xi, who was too sleepy, hurried over: "I can rub it for you?"

"No need." Mu Xiang frowned, "Didn't I tell you to go and rest first?"

??Shang Xi shook his head: "Your Majesty hasn't rested yet, where can I sleep?"

??Mu Xiang was too lazy to listen to these polite words, so he rubbed his shoulders twice and went to bed.

??In all fairness, Mu Xiang actually inherited part of Mu Huaihe's extravagant disposition, which is more or less enjoyable, such as the food, soft beds, and expensive clothes...

?? But in other respects, he doesn't care too much, such as his body.

??He didn't touch the precious tonics presented by the Tai Hospital, and he didn't like to have people around him to serve him, especially he didn't like others to touch him, even Shang Xi who had been following him all the time.

??Now the only person who meets him but he can calmly not reject him is probably Shi He.

??Shang Xi blew out the candle, and the night quickly swallowed up the little light in front of Mu Xiang.

?? He involuntarily held the jade pendant on his chest, recalling the scene when he was trapped in the secret room.

??Although Chang Qing is a subordinate, his mentality is not as tough as his. He was trapped so many times at the beginning, and he only panicked at the beginning and gradually became numb and even calm at the end.

??It wasn't until later that he was forgotten and almost died in the secluded room, because of hunger and thirst, he had hallucinations in the dark and almost collapsed.

??The past did not cast too much shadow on him, it just made his heart more ruthless.

??Now he is able to face the darkness directly, and he is even more able to face the fickleness of the world and the inconsistency of human relationships. What he has done is just a way of "no regrets in the future".

??…

??Maybe the jade pendant has a miraculous effect, or maybe it's because she's too tired. Mu Xiang will soon meet Duke Zhou.

??The next day——

??The morning court took more than an hour. Because there were too many things to deal with, everyone was arguing endlessly. First of all, the temporary suspension of Jiang Cheng's "due to illness" aroused the concern of those who cared. After all, the Ministry of Industry is now in charge of the matter They are all closely related to the future of the country. His minister has been away for a long time, and he is afraid of causing turmoil.

"Gu Shen thinks so." Mu Xiang said leisurely, "But Jiang Qing is seriously ill and should not be tired. After discussing with the National Teacher and the Prime Minister, I decided to find someone to temporarily replace the post of Minister of the Ministry of Industry. .”

??His Highness was in an uproar, and everyone looked at each other in blank dismay. No one thought that Mu Xiang would really dare to dismiss Jiang Cheng.

?? Said it was a temporary replacement, but if you really want to go up, how can you come down so easily?

?? But all the ministers did not refute, and kept silent, and no one dared to refute.

??Didn't you hear what His Majesty said? This is a decision approved by the Prime Minister and the National Teacher.

??Even those who were close to Jiang Cheng did not raise any objections.Master Guo Shi didn't come to the morning court today, and there was nothing behind the screen, but the prime minister stood silently in the audience, as if acquiescing to the new emperor's words.

??Mu Xiang lightly tapped on the pure gold armrest, looking at His Royal Highness's courtiers: "I thought that Gu just took over, and I don't know enough about the talents of Daxiang. Do you have any recommendations?"

?? As soon as this remark came out, the focus of the problem was instantly shifted. Everyone no longer struggled with the issue of Jiangcheng being dismissed. Instead, they all wanted their own people to take over for the other party temporarily. The position of Shangshu has brought everyone in the capital, and for two consecutive generations, the son inherited his father's business.

??His Highness's people naturally have many people who want to bring down Jiangcheng and the Jiang family, and all of them are red-faced.

??Mu Xiang looked at His Highness's farce: "Since the opinions of the ministers are different, you might as well go back and think about it more. It doesn't matter if you decide on the candidate tomorrow."

??Seeing that they gradually became quiet and no one refuted, Mu Xiang said again: "Do you have anything else to do?"

??Seeing that no one spoke, the eunuch beside him uttered a shrill voice: "Retire!"

??Retiring from the court does not mean peace. Wen Yingzhuo and Minister of Rites Chen Luo came to the imperial study at the same time to ask for an audience, but at this time Mu Xiang went to Weiyang Palace first, after all, breakfast is not yet available.

?? In the Royal Study Room.

??Chen Luo nodded to Wen Yingzhuo: "You come first."

??Wen Yingzhuo: "...do you want to go out first?"

??Chen Luo was surprised and said, "Why did I go out first?"

??Wen Yingzhuo gritted his teeth: "I have something important to report."

??Chen Luo clicked his tongue: "It's all state affairs, and we are both courtiers. What can I not listen to?"

??Wen Yingzhuo was furious: "Chen Luo, don't push yourself!"

??Chen Luo sighed: "Master Wen, don't be angry, isn't it because my younger brother has a crush on my younger brother? My younger brother is also very knowledgeable, and my younger sister is even more knowledgeable and sensible. They are also considered a natural match..."

??Wen Yingzhuo was shaking with anger: "Shameless!"

??Mu Xiang just came in, heard the words and asked: "What's wrong?"

?? Before Wen Yingzhuo could speak, Chen Luo outlined the whole story.

?? This is really a coincidence. On the day Mu Xiang ascended the throne, Wen Yingruan came to present a song, but was not appreciated by Mu Xiang. Wen Yingruan just happened to bump into the child of the Chen family, and has a good impression of him...

??Wen Yingruan didn't have any feelings for the new emperor. It was the first time they met when they presented the song. They wanted to marry into the royal family because they felt that they should marry the man with the highest status as their regular wife.

??In the end, I met my true love, and I forgot about any power and status. I have been making noise at home every day for the past two days, wanting to go out, and marrying the Chen family.

?? Her original words were: "Anyway, His Majesty doesn't like me, and I don't want to be a queen anymore. The emperor looks better than the queen. I won't do it if the pressure is too great."

??These words made Wen Yingzhuo very angry, so he held a grudge against Chen Luo, thinking that it was his younger brother who was shameless, and made him so rebellious by hooking up his obedient and obedient baby sister.

??Mu Xiang was a little surprised. That day, although Wen Yingruan's appearance was a bit gorgeous, her temperament was still gentle and well-behaved. She didn't expect her real personality to be so bold and unrestrained.

??Wen Yingzhuo snorted coldly: "Even if Yingruan stays in Wen's family all his life, he will never marry into your Chen family. It's not impossible for your younger brother to marry into a family."

"Really?" Chen Luo didn't follow common sense and clapped his hands, "Okay! I'll go back and discuss with the elders at home. As long as Mr. Wen gives enough gifts, we can talk about anything."

??Wen Yingzhuo: "..."

?? He stared at the other party, that expression seemed to say that I have never seen such a shameless person.

??Mu Xiang didn't care about the quarrel between the two. Before the two of them worked together for him, they liked to quarrel non-stop. They could quarrel about anything. Now it's all right, Wen Yingzhuo's precious sister likes it For Chen Luo's younger brother, it was because of Chen Luo's arrogance that extinguished Wen Yingzhuo's prestige.

??Chen Luo smiled like a fox: "What does Your Majesty think about this matter?"

?? "Marriage is a big matter, and we should think about it more, but we must respect the opinions of younger brothers and sisters, as long as there are no conflicts." Mu Xiang said for a while, as if he hadn't said anything.

?? "Your Majesty's words are very true." Chen Luo agreed with it very much.

"..." Wen Yingzhuo gritted his teeth.

"Okay, let's get down to business." Mu Xiang returned to the main seat.

?? "Master Wen first." Chen Luo stretched out his hand to signal.

??Wen Yingzhuo took a deep breath and suppressed his breath: "Master Chen, let's go first. What I said is a big matter, so we need to delay it."

??Chen Luo did not evade, and immediately explained the purpose of coming: "Your Majesty, the reception ceremony for the Dragon Banquet has been prepared. These are all the accounts, which need to be debited from the treasury. Please have a look at your majesty."

??He put down the bill, ignored Wen Yingzhuo's stare, and left calmly.

??Wait until Chen Luo had left completely, Wen Yingzhuo waved his sleeves and said, "Your Majesty, the Border City that Never Sleeps started a month ago, and 67 people have died so far. All of them died in strange ways. People in the city are in panic. There are rumors that they are emissaries of alien races."

Mu Xiang had seen this note a few days ago, and ordered to strengthen the border defense. The original two shifts were transferred to four shifts. Unexpectedly, the number of deaths increased. There were only eight people before, but now it has increased to 67 as much.

?? However, the border is far away from the imperial city, and the transmission of news is slow. Coupled with the palace change some time ago, the script was delayed for some time.

?? From this point of view, when Mu Xiang saw the excerpts, many people had already died.

?? But to say that this is done by a foreign race, what is the picture?To start a war for provocation?But the foreign race in the city that never sleeps is just a small country, and there is absolutely no chance of winning a war with Xiang country. If it is said that the possibility of alliance with other countries is not high, after all, this tribe is completely separated by Da Xiang, and it is of little strategic use.

??Thoughts were spinning in his head, but Mu Xiang remained calm: "Why is death so weird?"

?? "I didn't elaborate." Wen Yingzhuo looked serious, "It's just that the local government hopes that the surrounding cities can send troops to support and strengthen the defense."

??Mu Xiang frowned slightly, as if he had caught something in his heart, but he couldn't find a clue.

?? "Send a few more doctors over there." Mu Xiang said, "It's impossible for everyone to die suddenly. If there are any escaped by chance, timely treatment may be able to ask for something."

??Wen Yingzhuo hesitated and said: "If it was really done by a foreign race, Your Majesty thinks..."

??Mu Xiang said calmly: "People have to bear the consequences for doing wrong things, and ethnic groups are no exception."

?? "I understand."

??Wen Yingzhuo saluted and retreated, and ran into Chen Luo who hadn't left outside the door.

??Chen Luo smiled and waited for him here specially: "Look, even His Majesty thinks that you should respect the opinions of your younger siblings. You are so strongly obstructing Xiaoxin and making your younger sister turn against each other..."

??Wen Yingzhuo sneered and said: "If you don't worry about it, if you have the ability, you can ask His Majesty to marry you. I have nothing to say!"

??It's a little difficult to give a marriage, Chen Luo continued to persuade, "If you and my two families can get married, it's a good thing. We both serve the new emperor, and we have the same goal..."

?? "Didn't you still support the former prince back then? You got the defection very quickly." Wen Yingzhuo said sarcastically, "How does this officer know that you won't change your mind again in the future?"

?? "This official's loyalty to His Majesty can be learned from heaven and earth!" Chen Luo almost swore to the sky.

??Mu Xiang listened to the noise outside the hall fading away, and lowered his eyes in thought.

??He asked Shang Xi beside him: "Do you think it would be a good thing if the two of them get married?"

?? "Siblings marrying is a happy event in person, but Mr. Chen is in the past..." Shang Xi hesitated to speak.

??Chen Luo supported Mu Yu in the past, but because his interests were enough to temporarily turn against him, his position was not firm. He could only say that if someone who gave him more benefits appeared in the future, he would also turn against him.

?? If they really become in-laws, the two will be grasshoppers on the same rope. If they turn against each other at that time, it will be a buy one get one free deal.

??Mu Xiang leaned on the imperial chair thoughtfully, but she was thinking of Shi He.

??Shi He has lived for so many years, his appearance shows no sign of aging, and he has never been close to a woman, let alone married a wife.

?? Moreover, no one in the court raised any objection to the fact that Shi He's appearance has not changed for many years.

?? Or have you discovered it long ago, but dare not ask?

?? The answer is unknown.

??Mu Xiang didn't know how long he could live, and how long Shi He could live, but he suddenly had a strong and frightening thought. As long as he was still in office, it was absolutely impossible for Shi He to have others around him.

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?? It was another busy day. Today, Mu Xiang didn't go to Weiyang Palace for lunch or dinner. He was only busy reviewing papers, and he just casually prevaricated for meals.

?? At the fourth watch, he finally fell asleep and had a dream that could not be said to be good or bad.

??In a red tent, two figures are entangled together. The atmosphere is charming and confusing. Mu Xiang only feels that the other party is kissing him.

??He tried to probe into the face of the other party, but he couldn't see clearly like a fog, and the other party never made a sound...

??Mu Xiang was awakened by the wet clothes.

?? Numbly, he raised his hand to cover his forehead and closed his eyes. Since Shi He taught him how to relieve himself, it was the second time that he woke up in the morning.

??He didn't remember who he dreamed of in the dream, nor what happened, but the provocative heart palpitations didn't dissipate until he got up and washed.

?? Today is Gardenia Festival.