Fengmou in troubled times

"What! You said that my father sent Lao Qi to go with me to the Gao River for disaster relief?!"

The Fifth Prince, Fang Yizhen, dropped the teacup in his hand with a "snap", and the little eunuch who sent the message fell to his knees with a plop in fright, shaking like a sieve.Seeing this, the staff officer Zhao Shen who was standing at the side hurriedly stepped forward to help the little eunuch up, and stuffed the silver taels for the reward into his sleeve, "Fifth Prince is worried about the disaster, and his mood is inevitably agitated. Father-in-law, don't worry about it." It's not that this little eunuch has any background at all, but that people like Zhao Shen who climbed up from the bottom understand the truth that it is better to offend a great god than a villain.The situation in this palace is changing rapidly, and it is always good to have more friends and fewer enemies.

After comforting the eunuch who delivered the decree, Zhao Shen turned around and returned to Fang Yizhen's side, and persuaded him gently: "My lord, at this time, you have to hold your breath. Although the Yang family is down now , Master Chen was also reprimanded by His Majesty, but he was not demoted and dismissed after all. As long as the Emperor still values ​​the concubine and the Chen family, your status will only rise and not fall."

Fang Yizhen took a sip of the hot tea that was served again by his servants, calmed himself down and said, "I don't understand these truths. Prince Wende first..." Somewhat awkwardly called out the emperor's brother Fang Tingwu who was posthumously named As for the title, Fang Yizhen frowned and continued: "When the first prince was alive, I just listened to his arrangement and helped him fight for the position. Now that he is gone, he left this mess to me! I didn't understand at the beginning Why did big brother do everything to make that dragon chair that makes people feel like sitting on pins and needles, and now I know that if you don't fight, you will only have a dead end."

He snorted coldly as he said, the mist of hot tea blurred the bloodthirsty intent between his brows, "You've seen what the second and eighth methods are, and the fourth seems indisputable on the surface. Grabbing, it’s really bad! As for that old seventh, hmph!” Fang Yizhen thought of the tepid look of his seventh younger brother Fang Linyuan, and felt as uncomfortable as a needle prick in his heart. The Empress Dowager sent him to Rongshao, and he couldn't make waves anymore. Who knew that he not only came back, but also caused the death of his elder brother. A man who received his salary for nothing would be ashamed to follow him to become king? With him Also worthy!" Fang Yizhen became more and more angry as he spoke, "Who doesn't know that he has been a monster since he was a child! He should really be burned to death in front of the Taimiao!"

"My lord, speak carefully." Zhao Shen looked outside the door in a panic, "Be careful that the walls have ears."

The fifth prince sneered, his father was extremely suspicious, and he was not at ease with these sons, he would definitely plant eyeliners in their mansion, but he didn't want to pay any attention to it now. "Zhao Shen, you are the one my elder brother pointed out to me. You must be very annoyed why you followed such a useless master like me?"

Zhao Shen smiled wryly, but he couldn't take his words seriously, so he could only persuade him with nice words: "My lord, this time the second lord suppressed the power of the Chen family with great fanfare, and seemed to have the upper hand. However, His Majesty sent you and The Seventh Prince, who doesn’t care about the matter, went to investigate the project of the Ministry of Industry that the Eighth Prince was in charge of, wouldn’t he want to use your hand to rectify the Second Prince’s party?” Seeing that Fang Yizhen’s expression softened, Zhao Shen went on to say: “Based on my humble position, The prince should make good use of this opportunity to catch the evidence that the eighth prince took the lead in corrupting ink. Besides, the people in Yaohe are strong and the disaster is urgent. If the seventh prince is unfortunately killed by the villains, your majesty can't blame the prince. on you."

"That's great!" Fang Yizhen finally had a smile on his face again, "Zhao Shen, Zhao Shen, what a clever plan you have! This time, I have to take a closer look, is it true that Lao Qi, a monster, can't die!" He patted Zhao Shen on the shoulder with a smirk, "Hurry up and order someone to clean up the things. I will go to meet Sheng Xie En tomorrow, and set off for Yaohe the day after tomorrow. This disaster is urgent and lives are at stake, so don't delay!"...

Of course, Feng Yinran and Fang Linyuan had no way of knowing about the plots that the Fifth Prince Fang Yizhen and his staff member Zhao Shen discussed behind closed doors.At this moment, Fang Linyuan, who also received the imperial decree, was instructing the housekeeper to reward the eunuch who delivered the decree. Although he was facing the chief eunuch in the palace, Fang Linyuan never put on the airs of a bossy prince, nor did he show flattery, "Thank you, Mr. Wei." gone."

It was Wei Zhong, the eunuch who was in charge of Emperor Zhao, who came to deliver the decree. He had been with the emperor for many years. He had never seen any kind of reward, but the most rare thing was the natural attitude of the Seventh Prince who was willing to treat the eunuch as a normal person.Wei Zhong smiled and took the purse and stuffed it into his sleeve without even looking at it. A few days ago, the Seventh Prince heard that he was suffering from rheumatism in his legs, so he specially found a remedy for him, which was much more considerate than money.Thinking of this, Wei Zhong's smile showed some sincerity, and he said carefully: "Your Majesty, your majesty has not been in a good mood these days, please enter the palace early tomorrow to thank you, and don't wait until after noon."

"Thank you, Eunuch Wei." Fang Linyuan smiled and sent people out in person, but he didn't understand why Emperor Zhao sent the eunuch who was in charge by his side for such an ordinary purpose.Is it to let everyone see the emperor's favor for the Seventh Prince, or is it to beat yourself who has been too low-key during this time?Thinking of his brothers and sisters who speculated about the emperor's intentions every day, Fang Linyuan felt it was ridiculous, so he stopped entangled in this matter, turned around and had the door closed, and went back to his room.

When Fang Linyuan entered the room, he saw Feng Yinran was packing their luggage. When he saw him coming in, he asked without even raising his head: "How's the weather on the Yi River? Do you want to bring winter clothes or short clothes?"

"You know that this trip is difficult..." Fang Linyuan sighed helplessly, but in the end he couldn't resist Feng Yinran's persistence, so he could only step forward and pull him into his arms without saying a word.Now it's the end of autumn and the beginning of winter, and when the weather gets cold, Feng Yinran's life becomes a bit difficult for Feng Yinran, who is afraid of the cold. No matter how tired he is, Fang Linyuan is willing to run around with her. "This time Fang Yizhen is also going with him, and it's inconvenient for you to show up as Rong Shao Wang Shuhou, so why don't you pretend to be my book boy or male pet and hide in the carriage?"

Feng Yinran was used to him being open-mouthed in private, so she wasn't really annoyed by his jokes, so she just put away the burden in her hand, gave him a cold look, leaned over and smiled faintly in his ear: "Why not? This Marquis has accepted the Seventh Prince as his confinement? For someone as wonderful as the Seventh Prince, this Marquis will cherish and love him every night."

Fang Linyuan, who had almost never heard such teasing from Feng Yinran, couldn't help being taken aback, but saw that Feng Yinran, who was always cold and shy, half unbuttoned his clothes and leaned against the bed, and said in a blunt tone: "Since the seventh prince does not object, Naturally, I am happy to be Benhou's male favourite, so come and serve me."

Even though her cheeks were flushed, but she still pretended to be indifferent, Feng Yinran's self-possessed and calm performance, in Fang Linyuan's eyes, was extremely coquettish. "However, are you afraid that the journey is far away and there are so many miscellaneous things that you won't have time to take care of him, so you should make up for me first?" Seeing that Feng Yinran, who was being talked about by him, blushed and was about to turn into anger, Fang Linyuan hurriedly moved him who was about to get up. Pressing back on the bed, while talking, he has already taken off the clothes of the two of them, pressing them under his body and loving them.The room covered with earthworms is full of warmth, but it is not as warm as the palms that hold each other. "However, when we come back from Gaohe, can you come and see your mother with me?"

The faster rhythm drove people almost crazy, Feng Yinran felt that his mind was in chaos, he could only hang on Fang Linyuan's shoulder and let him do what he did, how could he think clearly about what he said.Feng Yinran was in a daze and didn't know if she nodded in response, she could only vaguely remember hearing that person calling her name over and over in her ears, it was misty and gentle, tempting to sink into it together...

……Dividing line……

Fang Hua was flipping through the memorials presented by the officials today, when Wei Zhong, the eunuch in charge, came in to report: "Your Majesty, the Seventh Prince is here."

"Let him come in." Fang Hua nodded, dropped the ink brush in his hand, greeted him outside the Nuan Pavilion, took Fang Linyuan's arm and walked into the house, acting like a loving father, "There is no need to be polite, Yuan'er It's rare for you to enter the palace, come in and sit."

Pulling out his arm without a trace, Fang Linyuan still respectfully saluted Fang Hua as a monarch and minister, and said respectfully: "Thank you for your love, Father, but the ceremony cannot be broken, and I hope that Father will forgive you."

Staring at the respectful and humble Aizi for a long time, Fang Hua waved Wei Zhong to take someone out of the Nuan Pavilion and wait outside, while sighing: "Although we haven't seen each other for many years, why are you and my father and son so estranged? Yuan'er, you Are you still blaming me for sending you to Rongshao as a hostage?"

"I don't dare." Without looking at the annoyed emperor on the kang, Fang Linyuan didn't want to flirt with him any more, and said bluntly: "Father, if you have nothing else to do, please allow me to leave, and go back to the mansion early to sort out the things on the way." Use the luggage."

Fang Hua was stunned by him for a moment, before saying, "Your mother, how are you doing these days?"

"I don't know if the father is asking about the former queen, or the former leader of Helian Shengjiao?" Fang Linyuan couldn't help showing a mocking smile, "It is you, the father, who made a covenant of life and death with your mother, why are you still asking?" Do you want to ask your son about your mother's recent situation?" Fang Linyuan straightened his waist, his face was full of sarcasm, "If you really care about your mother, your father should exercise more and take good care of your health. You must live a long life."

The emperor, who was half leaning on the heated kang, frowned when he heard this, but his eyes could not help but linger on the face of his son in front of him.The young man, who was already over the weak crown, half lowered his head, his long eyelashes cast a dark shadow in his eyes, as if he didn't care, but also seemed to be indifferent.Fang Hua didn't speak, Fang Linyuan didn't move, the entire Nuan Pavilion was filled with a quietness that concealed mania and tension, full of evil aura, which made Wei Zhong, who was guarding outside the curtain and knew the emperor's heart, couldn't help but feel the alarm ringing in his heart.

But also facing Fang Hua's anger that was about to erupt, Fang Linyuan seemed much calmer.He stood there with his head bowed like a jade sculpture, his back straight, and his serene and clear face seemed to have a pearl-like radiance.The cumbersome and luxurious white clothes were worn on him, but they couldn't conceal his elegance.Fang Hua watched, the dark anger in his eyes gradually calmed down, and finally he just waved his hand in a disinterested manner, and said slowly, "Back off."

"Yes."

Fang Hua watched the only son he identified as walking out of the Nuan Pavilion without looking back, with a very strong sense of loneliness on his face.Glancing at Wei Zhong who came into the house at some time and offered him hot tea, Fang Hua didn't reach out to take it, but asked rather abruptly, "Wei Zhong, you've been with me for almost 40 years, right?"

Although he didn't quite understand the emperor's intention, Wei Zhong, who was placing the teacup safely on the small table, immediately raised his head and replied respectfully: "Yes, Your Majesty, when the old slave was ten years old, he was assigned to be the little prince's servant." By His Majesty's side, counting it, it has been a full forty years."

"I still remember that Rou'er was just born three days ago on the day you came." Wei Zhong couldn't help but twitched when he heard the half-lying emperor suddenly mentioning this taboo name and those old things that had been dusty. , Seeing that the master was in good spirits and not at all gloomy, he secretly sighed and said along with his words: "Your Majesty has a really good memory. This old slave happened to be in time that day, so I was honored to accompany you to attend Princess Rou's third baptism."

Have a good memory?Fang Hua raised the corner of his mouth, yes, he remembered everything related to her very clearly. On that day 40 years ago, God made a big joke on him. The most unfavored prince met the most favored little princess. The little baby girl just smiled sweetly at him. Let him pay for it with his whole life.It's just that today, between him and her, it's actually hard to tell who owes whom more...

"Wei Zhong," Fang Hua took out the hairpin that she kept close to her all the time, and suddenly said, "Tell me, Rou'er, does she still hate me?"

Wei Zhong shook his hand and almost knocked over the stove, but the emperor on the couch smiled and continued as if talking to himself: "Yes, yes, she must still hate me. If not, why has she been so angry all these years?" Why don't you come back and see me?" Fang Hua smiled, but the corners of her eyes were moist and swollen, but she couldn't shed tears.She deserves to be hated, the majestic and proud daughter of heaven, who has been doted on by her father and emperor since she was a child, but was seduced by her own scheming brother, and committed a big mistake that violated ethics.She even did not hesitate to pass on the late emperor's last will to help him ascend the throne, changed her name and changed her surname, and stayed in his penis in a humble way to give birth to Lin'er for him.But he, in the end, cruelly abandoned her because of that cold dragon chair.But she took revenge on him in an even crueler way seven years later... How can she not complain about all these things?How can you not hate?

The emperor on the heated kang laughed and coughed, and Wei Zhong was so startled that he hurriedly brought the water and asked anxiously, "Your Majesty, what's the matter with you? Do you want the imperial physician to come and take a look?"

"I'm fine, so there's no need to panic." Fang Hua waved his hands, but his eyes were a little distracted, and he didn't know what to think of, "I don't know what's going on with the disaster in the Yihe River? Fortunately, it's winter, and the epidemic probably won't appear. .”

Seeing that he suddenly talked about government affairs again, Wei Zhong was stunned for a moment before he realized, "Your Majesty, are you worried about the two princes? So far, no plague memorials have been found in the disaster area, and the two princes have already equipped two servants in their entourage. An imperial doctor. If Your Majesty is really worried, why not send a few more medical officers to follow?"

Fang Hua nodded thoughtfully, "Who is on duty at the Imperial Hospital today?"

"Reporting to Your Majesty, it should be Imperial Physician Yi."

"Yi Qingxing?" Fang Hua put down the cup in his hand, with a puzzled look on his brows, "I forgot that Yuan'er learned from Yi Qingxing, who was a master of golden needles since childhood, and his medical skills are also excellent. Even so, it's me Don’t worry too much.” He stroked the outer wall of the bone china cup, closed his eyes slightly as if he had fallen asleep, and after a long silence, he spoke again: “The boy Yuan’er brought back to the mansion has been identified. ?”

Wei Zhong saluted in fear, and confessed: "This old slave is incompetent, and cannot share your majesty's worries."

The emperor on the couch squinted his eyes, but he had expected this answer.Even though he had arranged secret work in all the clan houses early in the morning, his stubborn son will definitely protect his beloved carefully and do his best, just like his mother... Thinking about it this way, Fang Hua The smile on his face became more and more bitter, Yuan'er resembled his mother, whether it was a blessing or a curse.This is how it is today in the Eight Wildernesses, love between men is no longer taboo, and even wealthy ladies and ladies are also allowed to form handkerchiefs with the woman they love.If the boy that Yuan'er is willing to watch over all day can make Yuan'er happy, he, as a father, has nothing to say.However, Fang Linyuan is also his most important son, the son he wants to entrust the throne to, if he is really as infatuated as his mother, it will be difficult...

"Tell them not to continue to investigate. I can probably guess the identity of the young man. When they come back from Gaohe, I will meet him personally." Fang Hua thought for a long time, but said so. "Wei Zhong, go and tell the ministers that I'm not feeling well, so they don't have to come this afternoon." The still young and handsome emperor said as he lay back on the kang, under the brocade quilt, Fang Hua put his hand on the chest on his left chest. It took a long time to barely stop the bitter and sour pain there.

Rou'er, even if you don't believe me, you are the only one I love with my heart in this life.I have a lot of negative debts, I hope I can repay...