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When Zhao Yanzhi entered the door, he saw Xie Qing leaning against the window, staring at the sky in a trance.He gently walked to Xie Qing's side, shook his hand first, and found that it was not cold, so he decided to let him be self-willed for a while.

However, he still took off his cloak and put it on Xie Qing's body.

Xie Qing has become more and more docile recently, but this does not prevent Zhao Yanzhi from becoming more and more indulgent towards him.At this time, he saw that Xie Qing was fascinated by looking outside, so he kissed his forehead lightly, and flattered him: "Wait until a warm day, how about I go out for a walk with you?"

Xie Qing's eyes lit up instantly.He who hadn't spoken for a long time looked at Zhao Yanzhi expectantly and said, "I want to go to South Garden, okay?"

The South Garden is said to be a royal private garden, but there are many dignitaries and relatives who usually come and go there.There are so many people, the chances of meeting acquaintances are too great.Zhao Yan is now as frightened as a bird, so he is embarrassed after hearing Xie Qing's words.

So the light that had just flashed in Xie Qing's eyes quickly disappeared again, and he said with a little disappointment: "Forget it, let's talk about it."

Zhao Yanzhi heaved a sigh of relief, but felt a little guilty at the same time.He caressed Xie Qing's white hair distressedly, and comforted him: "If the weather is fine tomorrow, I'll walk with you in the garden first, okay?"

Xie Qing smiled and said gently: "Okay."

Ever since the "Prime Minister's death" matter became a foregone conclusion, Xie Qing became more and more silent.Most of the time, he doesn't laugh, make noise, or talk, and is as quiet as a puppet.Xie Qing's abnormal submissiveness made Zhao Yanzhi worry more and more day by day; his health was always good or bad, and Ji Chengchu said that he was stagnant in his heart, and there was no cure for it, which made Zhao Yanzhi even more panicked.

Thinking about it carefully, Xie Qing was born in a high-ranking family and studied under famous scholars. He became famous and became a minister.But Zhao Yanzhi knew better than anyone else that his half life was really unsatisfactory.

The biological mother died early and was not liked by the father, and the married wife was a mean woman. Gu Shenxing was the only one who felt pity for him as his father and teacher. I have both loyalty and righteousness, but I have unreasonable thoughts.

Guess he didn't want to.Xie Qing lived and died for him, established the country for him, seized power and wiped out traitors for him, all for the righteousness of the monarch and ministers or the kindness of knowledge and encounter, but not for loving him.

But he fulfilled his wish in the end, and so many years have passed.Until he finally broke his wings and imprisoned him in a cage, he could no longer even live in the name of Xie Qing.

He has known Xie Qing for nearly 30 years, and he has always said that it is him who loves Xie Qing when he is young and mature, but he never thought that it was Xie Qing who pampered him by giving and asking.

That night Xie Qing woke up from a nightmare and asked him blankly, "Xie Qing is dead, so who am I?"The iron-blooded emperor who took life and death finally covered his face and wept.

However, life still has to pass, and now Zhao Yanzhi has no other choice but to try his best to take care of him.He planted Xie Qing's favorite flowers and trees in front of the court, and piled up the classics he loved to read in the room. Except for the necessary court sacrifices, he almost stayed by Xie Qing's side, taking care of his daily life and food.Although most of the time Xie Qing was immersed in his own world and ignored him.

Sure enough, Zhao Yanzhi did not break his promise, and picked a sunny day to accompany Xie Qing for a walk in the garden of the inner courtyard.Compared with the Chengde Hall, where foreign ministers may be bumped into at any time, the inner court is obviously safer.Zhao Yan didn't care about meeting the concubine's disrespect and avoiding suspicion, he just wanted to meet all Xie Qing's demands within a safe range.

Xie Qing, who hadn't stepped out of Chengde Hall for several months, although he didn't go to Chengnan Garden, obviously "going out" easily pleased him.When they rested in the gazebo, Xie Qing who was in a good mood even handed Zhao Yanzhi a grape, coaxing him to be flattered.

Zhao Yanzhi decided to let him go out frequently in the future.

But as autumn went to winter and the weather was getting colder, Zhao Yanzhi didn't dare to let him go out any more.Xie Qing's body was still the same, with frequent attacks of old leg problems, and charcoal fires that never extinguished could be seen everywhere in Chengde Hall.Xie Qing always lifted the quilt in agitation, but he was so sad that he refused to speak; he poured down bowls of the bitter medicine soup prescribed by Ji Chengchu, and sometimes the younger palace officials would forget to drink honey water for him when Zhao Yanzhi was not around. , he would rather frown and hold back than ask people for it.No matter how much Zhao Yanzhi teased him, it was rare for him to respond, as if he was going to wrap himself up gradually.

Until Zhao Yanzhi was helpless, he asked Ah Sui to bring Chengming and Hou'er to see him.

At that time, Huaiqing was married to Gu Shiheng, the son of Zhang Dinghou and Gu Yan, and lived a peaceful and happy life; Zhao Sui never mentioned the matter of marrying a concubine after the accident in Xie's family, and took in several Liangdi children. I heard that several of them were also pregnant.Both Hou'er and Chengming have reached the age of marriage, and Zhao Yanzhi is busy picking and choosing people.

When Hou'er saw his father, he was stunned for a long time before crying, and Cheng Ming's eyes were also red.It took Xie Qing a while to react. He hugged his daughter who was desperately rubbing her snot and tears on him as if venting her anger, and asked softly, "Who bullied you?" After speaking, his eyes wandered to On Asui.

Zhao Sui's head was as big as a bucket, and he hurriedly hid behind Chengming.Cheng Ming bit the bullet and stepped forward, pulling his sister out of his father's arms.Zhao Yanzhi quickly changed the subject: "Huaifang, it's time for Chengming to be crowned. Look, what should we do with the crowning ceremony?"

Unexpectedly, Xie Qing looked at his son blankly: "Crown? Chengming is already this old?"

Several people in the hall were stunned.

Zhao Yanzhi's heart sank little by little.

Zhao Yanzhi was so distraught that he found an excuse to drive the three children out; but after driving the children away, he regretted it.Because Xie Qing refused to speak again.

"...That's it, the heart disease is difficult to cure, and there are some things that Huai Fang probably doesn't want to remember. Your Majesty has to enlighten him from time to time, and it's best to find something for him to do." Ji Chengchu couldn't help but glanced at Xie Qing, "However, Your Majesty really doesn't consider the minister's proposal?"

"Nonsense! My people are not here to try new medicines for you!" Zhao Yanzhi said angrily, "I won't allow him to make any mistakes, so get out!"

With the order to chase away guests, Ji Chengchu had no choice but to give Xie Qing a final reluctant look before leaving reluctantly.

Ji Chengchu is really similar to Xie Qing in terms of boldness.Zhao Yanzhi urgently ordered him to see a doctor for Xie Qing, and he immediately decided that there was rule of law.But on further questioning, the method was just thought up, and it has never been cured before; the point is, his method is very dangerous, and if he missteps the wrong person, he will die.As expected, Zhao Yanzhi, who had not had time to feel happy, became angry on the spot.

But I don't know whether it was intentional or unintentional, Xie Qing's troubles came soon.

Once Xie Hu's ceremony was over, the wedding was on the agenda.Although there is no one in Xie's family now, many people can see how much Zhao Yanzhi loves Xie Qing's two children, so there are still an endless stream of people seeking marriage.But as soon as Zhao Yan only picked a few, his own son came to the door.

Zhao Sui was soft-hearted and pestered his father to marry Xie Hou, but Zhao Yanzhi was a little unhappy.

"No, I have to find someone she likes, you can't." Zhao Yanzhi rejected Zhao Sui mercilessly.

Unconvinced, Zhao Sui said to his father, "Your and I are childhood sweethearts, why doesn't she like me?"

Zhao Yanzhi sneered, patted his son's head lightly, and said: "She likes you? She likes to bully you!" Then he said seriously: "She was raised by me, I can see that she doesn't have this Meaning, don't worry about it. Besides, although Xie Zhengqing was convicted, you are already engaged, and if you marry again, you will be the second wife. Do you think I will agree?"

Zhao Sui was devastated by his father, but he still didn't give up.During the New Year's sacrificial ceremony, Zhao Sui insisted on the excuse that he was seriously ill and did not leave.As a result, as soon as Zhao Yanzhi walked away, the "seriously ill" Zhao Sui jumped up immediately.While grooming himself, he asked Chengming questions such as "How do you think I wear this?" After tossing and turning for a long time, he finally dressed himself up under Chengming's guidance whether it was intentional or not. I went to see Xie Qing like a peacock.

Xie Qing has been quietly adjusting his incense for several days.He had just made a new kind of incense, no matter what he added, he couldn't suppress the slight frivolity, which disturbed him very much.Therefore, when Hua Peacock Zhao Sui happily rushed into Chengde Hall, Xie Qing frowned unconsciously.

It's strange to say that Zhao Sui and Xie Qing are married, but the person he fears most is not his father, but this uncle.When he saw Xie Qing frowning, he immediately behaved himself and saluted in an upright manner.

Zhao Sui is used to please people.For most of the day, he followed Xie Qing, handing this to that, coaxing Xie Qing, who had been refusing to speak for days, with a smile on his face.It was not until afternoon that Xie Qing couldn't bear to ask him: "Tell me, what do you want to do."

Zhao Sui, who was exposed, smiled and didn't care at all.He helped Xie Qing to one side and sat down, and sat down under him, cleared his throat, and asked solemnly: "Uncle, can I marry Yu'er?"

Xie Qing's face suddenly sank.

So Zhao Sui's heart sank a little bit.

Xie Qing said displeasedly: "Is this His Highness's intention or Shang's? If Shang's intention, why didn't he tell me? If His Highness's intention, His Highness may be too frivolous!"

Zhao Sui secretly felt something was wrong, and decided to stay the same in response to all changes.So he bowed his head and said nothing.

His actions confirmed Xie Qing's guess.Xie Qing said angrily: "What are you doing? Proposing marriage? Is there anyone who proposes marriage like this? Do you really want to marry my daughter sincerely?" Then Xie Qing eased his tone and said, "Forget it, Your Highness is young. It doesn’t matter if you don’t understand these things. It’s just that the Xie family is gone, and you can’t climb the Tian Family, Your Highness, please go back, Qing does not agree.”

Zhao Sui wanted to say something more, but Xie Qing seemed to be determined not to let go, and he didn't dare to stay any longer, so he went back in frustration.

When Zhao Sui returned to the North Palace, Cheng Ming was waiting for him to eat.When Cheng Ming saw Zhao Sui's listless look, he probably knew what happened.Cheng Ming smiled silently, and didn't say anything to comfort him, he just asked the palace servants to warm the osmanthus wine for him.