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On this day, the commander of the Forbidden Army came to the imperial study to meet Fu Yu and discuss the Turkic affairs.After the previous peace talks, the two countries maintained friendly exchanges for a period of time, but the Turks were warlike by nature, and the peaceful state did not last long. Recently, the garrison at the border came to report that the Turks had made small-scale actions again.

Fu Yi endured it once, but this time he did not intend to endure it any longer. He has been busy with this matter in the past few days after going up and down. The number, and secretly observed and screened in Beijing and selected candidates who could go to the front line to be the coach once the two countries went to war.

There were too many affairs in the court, and the harem couldn't take care of them even more, and the conflict with Shen Zhiqiu was put aside intentionally or unintentionally.

Now there are only three people in the harem, and there is no close relationship between the three of them, so they seldom communicate with each other, and the whole harem seems deserted.

Shen Zhiqiu carried a small kettle and a small soil shovel, bending over to water the flowers in the garden of Ganquan Palace. After the renovation of Ganquan Palace, a moon gate was opened on the wall near the plum grove, which surrounded the plum forest and turned it into a sweet spring. The small garden of the palace is now in the beginning of spring. Shen Zhiqiu saw that there was nothing but plum trees in the plum grove, so he planted some pansies along the edge of the small garden, and transplanted a row of roses on the courtyard wall. Come to water and fertilize these flowers and plants in person, and take care of them very carefully.

Since the dispute that day, Fu Yi never stepped into Ganquan Palace. Chen Xiang and others looked forward to it every day, but Ganquan Palace still became deserted day by day.Shen Zhiqiu looked like a normal person on the surface, as if he had returned to the time when he first entered the palace, enjoying himself, but no one knew what he was thinking.

After taking care of the flowers and plants, he got up and handed the kettle and small shovel to Qibao. Xiaolian came forward with clean water to wash his hands. He took a book and read it while lying on the recliner under the flower stand in the yard. Shen Xiangmo Silently prepared tea and snacks for him on the round table beside her, brought him a velvet cushion, looked casually, only to find that the book in Shen Zhiqiu's hand had not been turned over, Chen Xiang looked at the master's face in surprise Seeing his unfocused eyes staring at the front, it is obvious that his thoughts have already drifted away.

Chen Xiang sighed softly in her heart, and went back to the house with a heavy heart.

Although there are few people in the harem, some servants still can't get rid of their habit of being intimidating. The news that Fu Yi rushed out of Ganquan Palace angrily and never went back did not know how it got out. Seeing that Ganquan Palace was getting colder and colder, they waited and watched quietly After a while, she still didn't appear to be favored again, so she thought that Shen Zhiqiu had fallen out of favor, and began to curry favor with Guangyang Palace. Concubine Zheng has two children under her knees, and she might be the best candidate for the follow-up in the future. She herself is confused about this She doesn't care, but the minions everywhere are still rushing to please her.

One day, when Mo Lan came back from the House of Internal Affairs, she secretly wiped her tears in the yard. Chen Xiang saw it and went to ask. In the past, when our young master was favored, they could not wait to come to court every day, but now His Majesty has only been here for more than a month, and Mo Lan will be ridiculed even if she goes to collect the monthly money, it is really a dog's eyes!"

When Ginkgo was in a hurry, her voice inevitably became louder. Chen Xiang quickly covered her mouth, glanced at the room, and after confirming that Shen Zhiqiu hadn't heard it, she whispered to Ginkgo: "Don't say such things in the yard in the future, lest My master feels sad when I hear that." Then he asked Mo Lan, "Have you received the monthly payment?"

Mo Lan felt aggrieved and said: "I have received the collar, but Mr. Xu from the Ministry of Internal Affairs said that we had received too much every month before, and this month we will deduct the excess from the previous ones, and only give these."

Chen Xiang looked at the money in Mo Lan's hand, although she was angry, she still comforted her, "Our palace spends less money, that's enough, there is no need to discuss this matter, if the master gains power again in the future, you must not go to the House of Internal Affairs to argue .”

Ginkgo pursed her lips and muttered: "Master said in the morning that the foie gras roll with rosin and mint served yesterday was delicious, and I want to serve another one today, but now our palace has long been unable to get such a precious ingredient as foie gras." , I'm worried, what should I do?"

"Let me prepare dinner." Chen Xiang sighed.

In the end, goose breast was used instead of foie gras. Shen Zhiqiu felt strange after eating it, but he didn't say anything, and he finished it quietly. Let them have a verbal dispute with outsiders, we Ganquan Palace just close the door and live our own lives, what happens outside has nothing to do with us."

Chen Xiang bowed his head in answer, then asked cautiously: "Master, Your Majesty... Will you come again?"

Shen Zhiqiu was silent for a while, then said lightly: "I don't know."

If Fu Yi didn't come, Shen Zhiqiu wouldn't take the initiative to inquire about it. He didn't know anything about his movements now. He only knew that he had been in the court and had never been to the harem. He seemed to have left everything behind.

After the lamp was turned on at night, Shen Zhiqiu lay on his back on the bed with his eyes open for a long time, unable to fall asleep. The bed curtain was made of light brown moonlight gauze. When the moonlight and light came through, it would become gentle and rippling like water. Before in Chengguang Hall, Shen Zhiqiu After casually boasting that he likes it, Fu Yi sent someone to send him a few horses. Looking at it now, he just feels stuffy in his heart.

Fu Yi will give him all the best things, but he does not allow his authority to be disobeyed. He kept saying before that he wanted two people to stand side by side, but now Shen Zhiqiu understands that standing side by side is probably not really standing side by side. They had a dispute, and as long as Fu Yi didn't come, Shen Zhiqiu would have no choice but to be trapped here forever. The status of the two of them had been like this from the beginning, but Shen Zhiqiu had forgotten it.

Perhaps it was because of his insatiable greed, Shen Zhiqiu pulled up the quilt and buried himself in it, closed his eyes and thought, the place beside him was empty and cold, just like his state of mind at this time.

When Fu Wei finished reading the memorial, he stood up by pressing his brows. Jin Fu stepped forward to help him take off his clothes. Fu Wei gave Jin Fu a little tired, "Prince Rui proposed to go to the spring hunting in a few days. I have already agreed, and I just take this opportunity to see the capabilities of those generals in Beijing, and you can make arrangements for the spring hunting."

Jin Fu hurriedly said: "Yes, I will take care of your majesty's itinerary, but..." Jin Fu took a look at Fu Yi's expression and asked tentatively, "Which empress does your majesty plan to bring with you this spring hunting?"

Fu Yi slowly opened his eyes, the emotions in his eyes were obscure, and after gathering his composure, he asked, "How is he recently?"

Jin Fu naturally understood who this "he" refers to. If Fu Yi didn't go to the harem, Jin Fu would not go there either. He replied: "The servant heard that Mr. Yunyu doesn't go out very much, and he doesn't do business much anymore."

Fu Yi said with a cold face, "How long will he be angry with me?"

Jin Fu didn't dare to breathe, and carefully suggested, "Your Majesty, will you bring Mr. Yunyu with you for this spring hunt?"

Fu Yi took the pajamas and changed them by himself, and said displeasedly: "No, I will go by myself."

"Yes, this servant will order you to continue."

After Jin Fu left, Fu Yi was the only one left in the Chengguang Hall. He sat on the bed, leaning on the edge of the bed, looking down at his own shadow. During this period of time, there were many affairs in the previous court, and he rarely had time to think of Shen Zhiqiu during the day. At night, Fu Wei will inevitably think of him, remembering his kneeling on the ground that day, full of resistance posture, Fu Yi thought he had held him on the tip of his heart, but he didn't know that he was still so guarded and disagreed with each other. Just pretending to be a monarch and minister, and now he is still stubborn and refuses to bow his head first. If he is really proud of being favored, he should be left alone for a while.

Fu Yi sighed and went to sleep alone, not thinking about it anymore.

The spring hunting team officially set off five days later, and they were still going to the Lanling Royal Enclosure. On the day Fu Yi left, Shen Zhiqiu got the news. He was a little surprised, got off his couch and came to the door, but Ganquan Palace was far away, what did he say? He couldn't see it either. With the breeze blowing by, Shen Zhiqiu inexplicably felt a little dry in his eyes. He lowered his eyes and went back to the room without saying a word.

Chen Xiang served him tea, and casually said, "Your Majesty will only be accompanied by former ministers during this spring hunting."

Shen Zhiqiu didn't answer, just nodded his head to indicate that he understood. The harem is not allowed to interfere in politics. Ever since he became estranged from Fu Yi, Shen Zhiqiu knew nothing about court affairs. There may be a reason for this spring hunt, or it may be pure relaxation, no matter what it is, it doesn't matter. Has nothing to do with him.

After Fu Yi left, the harem became more and more quiet. Now there is no queen, and Concubine Zheng is the most respected. Concubine Zheng has always been unwilling to be greeted by others, so the three people in the harem shut their doors in their respective palaces.The flowers and plants in Shen Zhiqiu's yard were taken care of very well by him, and they bloomed one after another. The Oasis Palace was full of spring, which looked pleasing to the eye.

One day, Shen Zhiqiu was making tea on the porch, when the door of Ganquan Palace was knocked, Ginkgo opened the door, seeing Beauty Wang standing quietly outside the door, Ginkgo was slightly surprised, greeted Beauty Wang, and greeted her sideways.

Wang Meiren came alone, and Shen Zhiqiu was also full of doubts, but since she came, he definitely had no reason to rush out, so he stood up and exchanged greetings with her, Wang Meiren looked at his tea making tools, and smiled gently, "Excuse me gone."

Shen Zhiqiu asked Ginkgo to serve tea for Beauty Wang, and the two sat down in the side hall before Shen Zhiqiu asked, "I don't know why Beauty Wang came to visit suddenly?"

Wang Meiren showed surprise on her face, and said in amazement: "Didn't you invite your concubine to come? You said that the roses in Ganquan Palace are blooming very well, and you are invited to come and enjoy it." Didn't you arrive?"

Shen Zhiqiu's heart skipped a beat, the secret was not good, before he got up to deny it, the door of Ganquan Palace was knocked open from the outside, he hurriedly went out to have a look, Bian Qi led several eunuchs, surrounded Ganquan Palace It's leaking.Wang Meiren also noticed that things didn't seem to be so simple, and walked out behind Shen Zhiqiu, Bian Qi saw the two of them, took out the Queen Mother Zhou's warrant, and said loudly: "Tie them both up and send them to Yongshou Palace! "

Several eunuchs were about to go forward to kidnap people, Chen Xiang and the others didn't know the reason, so they could only go forward to stop them, but the eunuchs brought by Bian Banner were so powerful that they overturned them to the ground, and they went forward to arrest people. Shen Zhiqiu's face darkened, and he shouted: "Bold!" His imposing manner frightened several people, Shen Zhiqiu stood up straight, and calmly questioned Bian Qi, "I don't know what Yunyu committed, how can the empress dowager arrest him?"

Bian Qi said: "The two of you took advantage of His Majesty's absence to live in private and mess up the harem. The servants came to investigate according to the Queen Mother's order, and I also invited the two masters to come with the servants."

When Wang Meiren heard these two words, her face turned pale with fright. She did come here alone after receiving a message from Mo Lan. Unexpectedly, it was a trap. If he made a rebuttal, his legs would be weak, and he would fall down. In his panic, he supported the door frame beside him so as not to lose face.

Shen Zhiqiu's face was full of disbelief when he heard this, and he suddenly smiled after being shocked. It seems that the Empress Dowager Zhou is going to take advantage of Fu Yi's absence to deal with him. All the previous behaviors include exposing Zhou Yixin. He's dead, but the crime is too big, he said sternly: "Nurse, don't make lies, dirty people are innocent."

"Whether it's a false accusation or not will not be known until the Queen Mother interrogates." Bian Qi said to the group of eunuchs, "What are you still doing?"

The eunuch didn't care about Shen Zhiqiu's identity, the border flag had the queen mother's warrant, so naturally he obeyed the queen mother's order, so he stepped forward and detained Shen Zhiqiu and Wang Meiren firmly, Shen Zhiqiu struggled a few times, but couldn't break free at all. Amidst the cries of several people, they were escorted to Yongshou Palace by the border flag.