Prince Ping's Mansion.

When the emperor came, the dinner at his uncle's house had been finished and he was eating the after-dinner fruit.

This is a stinky problem caused by praying for blessings. During the season when there is no fruit, you have to boil sugar water. Now that spring is coming and flowers are blooming, melons and fruits are plentiful, so naturally you can’t miss it.

I put a little thought into the dessert for everyone tonight and made an assorted fruit pudding.

Seeing the emperor's surprised look, Nianfu hurriedly explained, "What I use is not cow's milk, but goat's milk. Isn't this illegal?"

Gao Xian chuckled, "My cousin is overly concerned. I've never seen such a way of eating, and I find it novel."

He picked up the beautiful crabapple-shaped pudding in the small porcelain plate, ate it in two or two bites, and praised repeatedly, "This tastes so good, it doesn't have the smell of goat's milk at all. It's just that there are no cherries in the palace at this time. My cousin is here."

It’s quite sweet.”

Seeing that he liked it, Nian Fu hurriedly brought another plate, "These cherries are not fresh either. I pickled them earlier to make sauce. When boiling goat milk, add some jasmine tea or almond powder to absorb the smell.

Taste. If the emperor likes it, I will teach it to the royal chef in the palace."

Gao Xian quickly wiped out the plate of fruit pudding without being polite, but said with a smile, "How can I teach my cousin's unique skills to outsiders casually? If I want to eat it, I don't care if you want it. But as my cousin says,

I mean, wouldn’t it be better if we used cow’s milk?”

Nianfu shook his head repeatedly, "Even if it's better, it can't be used. I'm just a foodie. Your Majesty, please don't make an exception for me just for the sake of family ties."

God knows how greedy she is for milk, but she still has to swallow her saliva and refuse. This crime is not something ordinary people can bear.

Gao Xian looked at her deeply, then sighed, and then looked at Huiniang with respect, "Even if my little aunt is illiterate, she is better than me at raising her children."

Why are you praising yourself? Madam Hui was very ashamed and said in a calm voice, "Your Majesty, please don't be so polite, um... I didn't prepare enough for this snack. If you don't mind, I'll cook you a bowl of noodles."

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Gao Xian nodded and smiled warmly, "I'm indeed a little hungry, so I'll help my little aunt."

Huiniang quickly took the whole family down, leaving only Mu Shaoqin to talk to the emperor.

No matter how stupid she is, she still knows that the emperor will not come to her house for no reason. There must be something going on. If there is something going on, according to the rules of the countryside, he should be greeted by the head of the house.

So Madam Hui walked away sensibly, so that the Emperor could speak.

But looking at his uncle who was sitting there quietly, his eyes were obviously out of focus even though they had some brilliance. Gao Xian found it extremely difficult to open his mouth. What should he say?

The room was eerily quiet for a moment. It seemed like you could hear the faint sound of the ashes scattering in the incense burner. After a long moment of silence, Gao Xian finally spoke, "Uncle, there's something I need to say hello to you first."

Mu Shaoqin's heart suddenly sank, and he opened his mouth and said, "Is it Ouyang Kang? Is something really wrong with him?"

Gao Xian was stunned for a moment, "How did my uncle know?"

Mu Shaoqin hesitated slightly. He seemed to have noticed his gaffe and explained, "It was Mr. Chai Rongchai from Ruyiju who said it. A few days ago, Nianfu and her mother met him on the street by chance. He said it at that time

They made some unclear words. When mother and daughter came back, they felt uneasy. They originally wanted me to come into the palace and ask the emperor, but I just thought it was crazy and told them not to take it to heart."

Gao Xian was silent and his tone became more solemn, "Then what crazy things did he say?"

Mu Shaoqin seemed a little embarrassed, "He said that Ouyang Kang was afraid that he would not come back, and he also said that he would come to ask for marriage."

Gao Xian chuckled lightly, "He is actually better informed than me. But uncle, don't worry, the county horse has disappeared, but its life and death are still unpredictable."

Mu Shaoqin's face turned pale, "Then..."

Gao Xian said, "I will order people to look for it, but the sky is high and the water is far away, so my uncle has to give me some time."

Mu Shaoqin seemed a little unable to accept it, but he still managed to get up and kneel down to Gao Xian, "Thank you so much, Your Majesty. I...I only have this woman, and his husband..."

His incoherent speech was actually a complete mess.

Gao Xian looked more and more pitiful, "Don't worry, Ouyang Kang was sent by me. No matter what, I will give an explanation to Prince Ping's Mansion. Besides, there is no news about Gongsun Hong now, so I don't need to worry too much. It's just my cousin,

My uncle needs to worry more."

Mu Shaoqin nodded vigorously, choked with sobs and thanked the emperor. He breathed hard and returned to normal. He also helped Gao Xian eat a bowl of noodles before sending him out.

After the door was closed and his wife and daughter gathered around him, he took off his mask and fumbled to hold his daughter's hand, "Ouyang Kang did encounter something. My dear daughter, you have to be stronger..."

Suddenly the back of my hand felt hot, and tears fell from her eyes as she read for blessings.

Mu Shaoqin felt uncomfortable and held his daughter in his arms, letting her cry bitterly in his arms.

Nianfu told Su Cheng everything that Chai Rong mentioned that day.

If Ouyang Kang really has a shortcoming, he can't hide it. The long-term pain is worse than the short-term pain. It is better to tell Su Cheng earlier and be mentally prepared.

Facts have proved that although Su Cheng lost both legs, his bones are still as strong as before.

He had expected that something would happen to Ouyang Kang, but he didn't want it to happen so quickly. Although he was caught off guard, he didn't believe that the apprentice he had worked so hard to teach would be gone so quickly. So instead, he advised Nianfu not to worry too much and wait until there was confirmation.

Let’s wait until the news comes.

As for Luo Xiaoyan, his opinion is slightly different from Hui Niang's. It is right to ignore Chai Rong, but he must give some eye drops in front of the emperor.

I have been with you for a long time, and when it comes to speculating on the holy will, Su Cheng in the civil and military circles of the Manchu Dynasty is second to none.

Gao Xian was a man of great talent and strategy, and he was also cautious and cautious. This was why he was able to fight through so many rebels and eventually conquer the world. You must not take such a leader lightly.

Luo Xiaoyan's matter is indeed a trouble, but before there is definite evidence, the Mu family chose to conceal it, which is not a wrong thing. Besides, they have tried their best to control the problem to the minimum scope. This is loyalty. Looking back to the theory, Prince Ping's Mansion

You can absolutely argue with reason.

On the other hand, it was Chai Rong, not to mention his motive for robbing Luo Xiaoyan. Judging from the fact that he was able to learn the news about Ouyang Kang's accident so quickly, this person was more than just a businessman.

If you don't put away such good eye drops, wouldn't you be sorry for yourself?

Therefore, Su Cheng made it clear that if the emperor talks about this matter, let her family "unintentionally" release the information given by Chai Rong. If it is 30% staged and 70% truthful, it will be 100% effective in front of the emperor.

So this is what Mu Shaoqin did in front of the emperor just now. Although it was mixed with some elements of performance, his concern for Ouyang Kang was real.

He no longer acknowledges that son-in-law, but he is the one his daughter loves, and now his life or death is uncertain. How can this make the whole family feel better?

But the emperor is right. The sky is high and the water is far away. What else can we do except wait?

Nianfu's family was suffering in waiting, but Chai Rong really couldn't sit still.

He wanted to marry Nianfu, so he naturally wanted to take advantage of Prince Ping's palace. But Prince Ping's palace ignored him and even acted like he didn't care about Luo Xiaoyan's life or death. What should he do?

The news that he was holding the prince of the former dynasty had already been released, and some old ministers who were still loyal to the former dynasty came to contact him. But the terrible thing was that at this time, he discovered that Ruyiju seemed to be targeted by the government.

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Looking at the obviously unfamiliar hawker with a basket outside the curtain, Chai Rong's face turned gloomy, "Isn't General Ji here yet?"

Although he made so much noise, the fish he wanted to lure the most was lingering beside the bait unhurriedly and had no intention of taking the bait immediately.

Nowadays, there are many rebels under the banner of restoring the Great Zhou Dynasty, but the only one with real strength is Ji Longfeng, who is known as the Protector General.

He was originally the commander of a party with heavy troops in the previous dynasty. He occupied the dangerous area in the southwest and seemed to have the momentum of a country of his own. Even if Gao Xian secured his position, it would not be possible to subdue him overnight. He could only send Chang

The princess is stationed there to control the situation first and prevent General Ji from growing stronger.

The big steward wiped the sweat from his forehead and said, "He sent someone to contact us, but he didn't seem very interested. There are so many hawks and dogs staring at us now. If we can't deal with Luo Xiaoyan quickly, let's keep him here."

On the contrary, it is a disaster in hand. Isn’t there any movement in Prince Ping’s Mansion?”

Chai Rong said bitterly, "I underestimated that girl, she was so calm. She was just waiting for me to mess up my position. Maybe she also recruited these officers and soldiers."

The big steward said anxiously, "Sir, why don't you just stay away?"

Chai Rong asked instead, "Avoid? How to avoid it? If you avoid it now, it will look more like a guilty conscience. If you want to avoid it, you have to have a decent excuse."

The chief steward said, "There are so many people in the palace, so now it's time to ask them to help."

Chai Rong smiled softly, "That's true. Come on, please help me change my clothes."

He Mansion.

As soon as He Xian, the chief minister of the dynasty, returned home today, he heard that Chai Rong was here. His heart suddenly pounded and sweat broke out in his vest.

He didn't bother to talk nonsense anymore. He didn't even take off his court clothes. He put on his most beloved Taoist robe and said, "Invite people to my study."

Not long after I had a sip of tea, my son He Chun arrived accompanied by Chai Rong.

He smiled and said, "A new batch of silk has arrived from the south recently, so I sent some to my house. It will be good to make a summer dress."

He Xian's face has been practiced in the officialdom for so many years, and he has already been able to control it freely. At this juncture, he can still smile freely and said, "Thank you for your trouble, sir."

With a glance, He Chun led his servants out, closed the door, and stood guard outside.

The smile on He Xian's face remained unchanged, "Today, the emperor asked me about you."

Chai Rong's eyes flashed, "Oh, what mission does the emperor have?"

"I don't have any errands. I just asked you about a few errands. You didn't make any mistakes, so there's nothing to worry about."

He Xian's words sounded calm and clear, but Chai Rong's eyes suddenly changed.

(Okay, I was wrong. I read the novel in the middle of the night and only coded one chapter. It seems that the second update will have to wait until 19 o'clock~~~) (To be continued. If you like this work, welcome
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