[Comprehensive Martial Arts] Career Affectionate

After being unhappy with the Queen Mother again, Song Chengyi left the Palace of Compassion and Ning, and walked to the South Study Room on the road specially cleared for him by the guards.

Almost as soon as he left the Compassionate Ning Palace, someone came to the emperor who was approving memorials in the Imperial Study Room and reported: "Your Majesty, the eldest son is here and said he is going to the South Study Room to wait for you."

"Young Master? What Eldest Young Master." Zhu Chenghong snorted coldly, "I don't remember any Eldest Young Master in the palace, so it doesn't matter to me if he comes."

Having said that, the emperor put down the half-read memorial: "He didn't say anything else besides waiting for me there?"

The person who sent the message immediately said: "The eldest son also said that he misses you very much."

"I don't think he would say such a thing." The emperor couldn't deny it, instead of being angry, he said with a smile, "It's not a small crime to bully the emperor, but Director Wang has become more and more courageous."

"The emperor's atonement." Director Wang also smiled apologetically, "Although the eldest son did not say anything, there are some words that can be seen from his eyes and movements, and he can't hide them no matter what."

Just as he knew how important the eldest son was to the emperor, and how much the emperor wanted to see that eldest son.

"You can talk." Sure enough, the emperor didn't get angry and punish him, "Go down. I'll pass right away."

Wang An climbed to the position of chief manager step by step after the emperor ascended the throne, and Song Chengyi seldom stayed in the palace at that time.Therefore, even he only knew about the 'Elder Prince', but never saw his appearance.

Song Chengyi has a different look every time he comes to the palace, and he never takes off his disguise when outsiders are present.

When he came, the emperor would never let any eunuch, including Wang An, serve him.

They called out 'Elder Prince', but they didn't know who he was, they only knew that whenever there was a change in the palace or something important happened, the eldest prince was almost always in the palace.The only ones who really know the secret of their identities are the confidantes around the Queen Mother,

On the surface, Wang An lowered his eyebrows and retreated pleasingly, but there was a flash of light in his eyes.Before their plan started, the eldest son returned to the capital, but no matter what his abilities were, their plan was absolutely perfect.

Before Song Chengyi left the Compassionate Ning Palace, he made a face-changing preparation, and took off the face-changing only after he successfully entered the South Study Room and closed the door.

The emperor would deal with government affairs and receive courtiers in the Imperial Study Room during the day, but the South Study Room only came at night, and non-holy call cronies were not allowed to enter.There are not only books in the south study room, but also a couch, which can be used by the emperor to rest after being tired from reading, studying and reviewing memorials at night.

Song Chengyi casually took a book and sat down in front of the desk. He had read almost all the books here, and had also left annotations on some of them.Looking at it now is just a way to kill time while waiting for someone.

But he also knew he didn't have to wait long.

As for who is he waiting for?There are secret sentries and guards guarding the outside, and only the emperor can enter unimpeded.And Zhu Chenghong never made him wait too long.

"Isn't this the eldest son who manages a lot of things every day? He is really a rare visitor." Zhu Chenghong said in a bad tone as soon as he stepped into the study, "You still know how to come back?"

"You're here." Song Chengyi closed the book and turned to look at him with a smile, "No matter how long I've been away, I'll always come back."

In the south study room, the two people looked at each other while sitting and standing. They were actually two extremely similar, even identical faces.

It's just that Zhu Chenghong was wearing the golden emperor's uniform, and his face was as calm as water. Compared with Song Chengyi, he had a bit more dignity that belonged exclusively to the emperor.

But this nobility dissipated quickly after he spoke.

"If you don't come back again, I'm afraid I'll have to send someone to pick you up." Zhu Chenghong sat down beside him, "Is it the Palace of Compassion that went first? What did the queen mother say, she didn't make things difficult for you, did she?"

"Well, indeed. The mother seems to be..." Song Chengyi thought for a while and said, "It seems that she wants to hug her grandson. Is this a problem?"

"...This is the first time I've heard of it." Zhu Chenghong was filled with the emperor's harem, but he had nothing to show for it. "Then, has the eldest son thought about when to get married?"

On the surface, it is because the court has not yet settled down completely, but in fact, only they know what it is.

"The emperor doesn't need to worry about my affairs." Song Chengyi also knew a little bit of Zhu Chenghong's thoughts, but he really had no obsession with it. The queen mother is happy."

"It's not my heirs that the queen mother wants to see." Zhu Chenghong shook his head and said, "Leave this matter aside for the time being, why not tell me what's going on with you and Chu Liuxiang."

"I thought you should ask Ximen Chuuxue and Ye Gucheng about the sword competition first." Song Chengyi actually didn't want to talk about things related to Chu Liuxiang, but one of them seemed to know something and asked him, "No matter how bad it is, it should be The situation at Nanwang's side."

"Didn't you mention all these things to me in detail in the letter?" The emperor closed the book that Song Chengyi used to conceal his sudden opening, "The more you are like this, the more I want to know."

Song Chengyi sighed and looked at him helplessly: "What did Anshao tell you? Is the emperor's curiosity too great?"

"If it wasn't about you, I wouldn't bother to worry about him stealing the handsome and the ugly." Zhu Chenghong said, "I remember the last time I set off fireworks privately in Sichuan, he should have done it too."

As soon as he mentioned this, a pang of anger suddenly appeared in his heart: "Fireworks all over the city, it's so angry, I haven't seen it with you yet." He said and glanced at Song Chengyi, "At that time, you told me not to stop If I pursue it, I feel that it is wrong."

"I only mentioned one thing to him at that time, but I never thought that he would really do it regardless of the prohibition." Who did it and how many people helped it, you can find out who did it, and Song Chengyi said without hiding it, " In any case, Chu Liuxiang is my friend, and it was because of me that he committed this matter, so naturally I can't stay out of it."

"I also asked the imperial forest army to prepare for fire fighting and disaster relief in the capital." The emperor said with some reluctance to admit defeat, "It's just that someone backtracked on his promise, so it's never useless."

After he finished speaking, he realized that the topic was a bit wrong, and immediately turned back: "You haven't told me what kind of entanglement you have with Chu Liuxiang. What happened to you in the forest outside Suzhou City?"

Song Chengyi didn't expect that Zhu Chenghong had even heard about what happened at that time. When he thought about what happened that night, although he knew that no one would really know what happened and tell the emperor, he was still a little uncomfortable: "Is Si Ming not happy?" It is very suitable to be in charge of the secret sentry in the capital again."

"I'm afraid you're blaming Siming a little bit." The emperor said, "Do you know that I followed the advice of some people in the Jianghu Department of the Evil Suppression Department and invited Chu Liuxiang to escort him on September [-]th?"

The kendo showdown on September [-]th?Song Chengyi, who also came back for this matter, frowned: "You never said this before."

"You were already going back to Beijing when I made the decision, so it would be superfluous to send another letter, so I thought about telling you later." Zhu Chenghong's eyes darkened, "After my people and the Bandit Commander discussed matters, the secret sentry will inform you that you are here. Avoid Chu Liuxiang's matter."

He also ordered Si Ming to explain everything about Song Chengyi and Chu Liuxiang after that.

In other words, without the emperor's order, it would be impossible for Si Ming to report this matter to him for no reason.

"You also know that I am the Ninth Five-Year Lord, and there is no room for taking back what I have said." Zhu Chenghong continued, "If Chu Liuxiang really makes you difficult, you can only wait until that day. The Imperial Forest Army directly took him down."

"No!" Song Chengyi said immediately.After saying these two words, he said calmly, "I don't know when the emperor will abuse his power like this."

"If the person offends you, no matter how high his status is, there are many ways to make him disappear." After all, Zhu Chenghong has been the emperor for so many years, and only when he gets along with Song Chengyi will he be the same as before. , "But now it seems... you don't hate him?"

"As I said, he is my friend. It's just that we had some misunderstandings before." Song Chengyi finished vaguely, and then said, "Compared to this, let's plan for the night after tomorrow."

"Then you won't object to letting Chu Liuxiang enter the palace to protect me?" Zhu Chenghong asked tentatively, "He will come into the palace tomorrow, and you don't care?"

"Since it is the emperor's decision, I will naturally not interfere. Chu Liuxiang's ability can indeed guarantee your safety." Song Chengyi nodded and said, "But it is still inconvenient for me to see him. The emperor has to send some eunuchs to pass on his news to me. Before the decisive battle begins, I will just rest in the Evil Suppression Division."

"Cheng Yi's attitude really confuses me." Although Zhu Chenghong was curious, since it was something Song Chengyi didn't want to talk about, he had already asked but didn't get an answer, and he didn't want to force him to say, "There are many eunuchs and guards in the palace. That’s right, just take as much as you want.”

Song Chengyi nodded: "Although it may be unnecessary, let me go that night."

Because of the same appearance, he and the emperor can always exchange identities. Zhu Chenghong is not like him with martial arts, so whenever there is any dangerous thing or plan, Song Chengyi will do it for him, and this time is of course no exception.

Even this time because of the detailed information, the emperor has already made full preparations.Even Chu Liuxiang could be recruited as a guard.

Speaking of Chu Liuxiang, Song Chengyi suddenly thought, although Bandit Commander is nosy and always likes to help his friends solve troubles, but was he the one who would accept court tasks?

Even if it is to watch the decisive battle between two masters of swordsmanship, he will never have other options.

Then he will agree to work for the court, maybe there are other reasons...

As for the reason, Song Chengyi didn't want to think about it any further, and he felt that he was thinking too much.

However, he still secretly decided that during those two days, someone had to report Chu Liuxiang's whereabouts throughout the two days, so as to ensure that he would not run into him.