"Yang Xuan, the governor of Chenzhou, asked for leave, saying that he wanted to take care of his wife."
The news from the mirror is very detailed.
"His wife is about to give birth?" Han Shitou asked.
It was Zhao Sanfu who came to the palace to report, "It's almost the beginning of spring. He's worried that going back and forth will delay his time."
"You can't distinguish between state affairs and private affairs!" Han Shitou said with a cold face.
Zitai is indeed Meng Lang this time... Zhao Sanfu said: "That man is too young."
Young people act impulsively and often do not care about the consequences.
However, such young talents are worthy of trust!
Han Shitou looked at him and said, "You are someone whom His Majesty values."
But the emperor will not value anyone. No, there is one person, Han Shitou in front of him... Zhao Sanfu said respectfully: "I only remember Han Shaojian."
I can't even see the emperor's face, so why should I care about him?
In the palace, Zhao Sanfu's only support is Han Shitou. I am Han Shaojian's man, and he stands very firmly on this position.
"It's Your Majesty!" Han Shitou stared at him, his voice turning cold.
This is... is Han Shitou dissatisfied?
Is this impossible?
When it comes to loyalty to the emperor, Wang Shou, a loyal dog, has his own thoughts. Doesn’t Han Shitou not?
But it is said that Han Shitou only has the emperor in his eyes, so he can arrange the emperor's affairs properly.
Should I obey his wishes and show my loyalty to the emperor?
But loyalty is a very cheap thing!
Zhao Sanfu thought of Wang Shou, and the palace asked him to report alone. This was to contain Wang Shou. In other words, the emperor did not believe in Wang Shou's loyalty.
Without the bird, the loyal dog lost his desire. He only had eyes for the emperor, and he was still not trusted.
So, how can the emperor trust a man like me who carries birds and exudes a masculine aura?
As the emperor's close person, Han Shitou must know the emperor's thoughts.
So, he asked me to be loyal to the emperor. Isn't this just trying to make a fish out of wood?
So, what he said was a deterrent?
Or guidance.
Zhao Sanfu knew that for Wang Shou, who had mastered many secrets, it would be a matter of time before he was unlucky. After Wang Shou was unlucky, what would happen to him, the person in charge of checks and balances?
Replace Wang Shou?
It's possible!
But the greater possibility is that he will be suppressed and disappear from the public.
How about... taking an adventure?
Otherwise, if this life is just about doing the main thing, then what else are you doing?
Zhao Sanfu thought of the oath he made when he and Yang Xuan were on top of Chang'an City, looking at Chang'an City in the early morning.
How to protect Chang'an without power?
How to protect the Tang Dynasty?
Wealth and honor are found in danger!
Zhao Sanfu raised his head and said sincerely: "Xiaguan is loyal to His Majesty. But without the young eunuch, he would have been killed by Wang Shou long ago. The young eunuch is his reborn parent."
"Bold!" Han Shitou shouted.
Could it be that Han Shitou really only has the emperor in his heart?
Zhao Sanfu felt regretful.
But once it’s done, don’t look back!
He took a deep breath and said solemnly: "Xiaguan still said the same thing. This life is given to me by the young eunuch."
Han Shitou looked at him deeply and said, "Get out!"
"yes!"
Zhao Sanfu was ecstatic.
"etc!"
Zhao Sanfu turned around and said, "Young Prisoner."
Han Shitou said: "Our loyalty goes to Your Majesty!"
"Yes, the same is true for the lower official's loyalty."
"Northern Xinjiang is where His Majesty is concerned. News will be sent to you early."
"yes!"
"Do you know the details of several governors in Northern Xinjiang?"
"Your Majesty knows."
"Talk about it!"
"The governor of Xuanzhou..."
The palace attendants who were passing by saw Zhao Sanfu standing at the foot of the steps and talking in a low voice. Han Shitou stood with his hands behind his hands, looking past Zhao Sanfu and looking at the palace in front of him.
"Shaojian Han is indeed majestic."
"yes!"
Zhao Sanfu was a popular guy on the stage. He was famous outside, but in front of Han Shitou, he was extremely well-behaved.
"... Yang Xuan, the governor of Chenzhou, turned out to be..."
"After being promoted to the governor of Chenzhou, he led the Chenzhou army to reverse the previous defense and suppress the three major armies. The southern expedition was even more impressive and won the appreciation of Huang Chunhui of Taoxian County. It is said that Huang Chunhui once said that the Five Tigers of Northern Xinjiang
, Yang Xuan is the most virtuous.”
The so-called Five Tigers are names made up by busybodies. Most of them are civil and military officials of the younger generation.
"By the way, there was news earlier that Huang Chunhui ordered Yang Xuan to lead his army across Chenzhou and annihilated two groups of bandits in Fengzhou that had been causing trouble for many years. The soldiers and people of Fengzhou shed tears of gratitude."
Lang Jun, is this actually the case?
Others thought it was Huang Chunhui's order, but Han Shitou knew that this matter must be Lang Jun's intention.
The purpose is to win over the hearts and minds of Fengzhou soldiers and civilians, so that when the banner of rebellion is raised in the future, they can control the northern Xinjiang to the maximum extent.
The situation is great!
Han Shitou was in a happy mood.
When he returned to the opera house, he was even humming a song.
A palace maid was squatting on the ground to clean up. She accidentally saw the corners of Han Shitou's mouth turned up slightly, and couldn't help but said in surprise: "Young Master Han looks a little... I can't describe it."
The companion next to him said: "That's kindness!"
Han Shitou returned to the Liyuan.
"Where is your Majesty?"
"Your Majesty is in the palace."
Just mess around in broad daylight.
"Where is your Majesty?"
Hey!
Han Shitou turned around and said, "I have met the imperial concubine."
The concubine is here!
Who is the emperor in the palace with?
Could it be that he is tired?
Han Shitou and the imperial concubine looked at each other.
A chamberlain came over and lowered his head, "Your Majesty is tired."
This means refusing to let the imperial concubine go.
The imperial concubine lowered her head, and Han Shitou noticed that her fists were clenched.
Obviously, the imperial concubine knew who was accompanying the emperor.
Hey!
Han Shitou was surprised again.
If any woman in the palace entered the opera garden, she would not be able to hide it from him.
So, who is that woman?
Everyone looked in the direction of the palace.
After a long time, a waiter was surrounded by people and came out.
The waiter has fair skin and a delicate figure. She moves with every step she takes.
Those legs were actually spread apart and moved forward step by step.
Deng Yan was called "Deng Niang" by the people in the palace because she was as delicate as a woman.
The imperial concubine shrank her eyes, squinted, and whispered: "It's like a new melon has just broken."
Isn’t that the way you walk with your legs apart?
Han Shitou did not expect that the emperor did not love Hongzhuang and loved Deng Niang.
But, this has nothing to do with him.
The imperial concubine never thought that her love rival was actually a chamberlain.
"Your Majesty is here."
The emperor came and coughed dryly, "Stone."
"Your Majesty." Han Shitou lowered his head.
"You are the old man next to me, and you are in charge of a lot of things. But you are old after all, and I can't bear to let you work too much. In this way, from now on, I will let Deng Yan take care of the things around me for the time being."
Han Shitou didn't hesitate at all, "Yes."
The imperial concubine glanced at him, inevitably feeling a little gloating about his misfortune. However, when she thought about having a love rival around her, her mood suddenly deteriorated.
Han Shitou nodded slightly to Deng Yan and began to hand over.
"Your Majesty, the drinking water should be warm, not cold."
"His Majesty……"
In a word, Han Shitou didn't hide his secrets at all, and even the emperor was a little moved.
However, as the saying goes, the emperor just smiled slightly.
Only newcomers always laugh.
The imperial concubine felt that she could save the life one more time.
She went out quietly.
The matter has spread.
The imperial concubine felt sad and wandered around aimlessly.
"Hey! Your Majesty actually likes Deng Yan. What about the noble concubine?"
"Yes! Will the imperial concubine fall out of favor in the future?"
"Won't."
"Why?"
"One is a man and the other is a woman. Your Majesty just needs to be more merciful." A chamberlain with an older voice said, "It's just a matter of going in and out."
Everyone was startled, and then said in unison: "Wonderful!"
The imperial concubine turned around and went back. Someone saw her and said, "Why does the empress look so bad?"
The imperial concubine found Han Shitou.
"What do you think about this?"
Han Shitou glanced at her and thought of the words he once said to the emperor when he was filial, a good son and a good wife.
Time passed by, and among the beautiful children and wives of that year, one was imprisoned in the East Palace, and the other became the concubine of the false emperor.
Fortune plays tricks on people!
"This servant obeys your Majesty's orders."
"Old dog!" The imperial concubine watched him go away and cursed softly.
Liang Jing went to the palace to see him, but laughed when he learned the news.
"Mei, there is no need to worry, it's just a man, just a toy."
The imperial concubine shook her head, "After His Majesty favored Deng Yan, he asked him to take over his affairs, but even I can't do this!"
"That's it!" Liang Jing looked serious, "I don't understand it, but I can try to understand it."
On the second day, Liang Jing entered the palace again.
"How?" the imperial concubine asked.
Liang Jing shook his head, "I can't."
Then, it was reported that Liang Jing was looking for a prescription to restore a man's virility.
Han Shitou remained the same, but he no longer appeared by the emperor's side frequently.
Han Shitou has fallen out of favor!
The palace is the most realistic place. Not long after, when Han Shitou was walking in the palace, half of the people saluting him were gone.
Zhao Sanfu went to the palace to report as usual. After learning about this, he quietly sent out his confidants to investigate Deng Yan's situation.
The person on the stage took action more efficiently than Liang Jing.
"He comes from an ordinary family."
Zhao Sanfu's initiative surprised Han Shitou.
"Young prisoner!" a chamberlain said softly.
Han Shitou turned around and walked over.
"What's the matter?"
The chamberlain was his confidant and whispered: "I heard Deng Yan talk about the Chenzhou incident earlier."
"What did you say?"
"It was said that there was a businessman in his family. When he went to Chenzhou, the local people cheered when they saw the governor Yang Xuan, and some even burst into tears."
Han Shitou said: "Thank you for your hard work."
Looking back, Han Shitou said to Zhao Sanfu: "That Deng Yan's family is doing business, I don't know who they are doing business with."
Zhao Sanfu left the palace and asked people to investigate.
I got the news the next day.
"The Deng family was originally poor, but later Deng Yan's uncle went into business and actually made a lot of money."
"Yes, it was originally discovered that the Ma family has a relationship with the Chunyu family and has business dealings with the Zhou family, so we are keeping an eye on this person."
"This is interesting."
Zhao Sanfu handed the news to Han Shitou.
As for Han Shitou's judgment, he had no control over it.
"Chun Yushi!"
Han Shitou's first reaction was Yang's.
What do you want to do by bringing such a charming man like a woman into the palace?
"The Yang family has brought in many stunning beauties in the past few years, but the emperor only likes concubines. If women are not good enough, then send a man in. If you hadn't instigated and slandered our husband, we wouldn't have known about your wolfish ambitions!"
…
In the early morning, the emperor woke up faintly and stretched out his hand, but it was not the familiar plump one.
Immediately, he felt some emotions.
Therefore, the emperor came out late this morning, and his feet were a little weak.
Deng Yan returned to his room.
He found an extremely sharp knife, which was contraband in the palace, and he didn't know where he got it.
He washed his face, and the makeup on his face was gone, revealing his blue chin, and the same was true for his lips.
"Get some hot water."
"yes!"
Now Deng Yan's identity is different, and he has people who serve him.
Hot water was delivered, and Deng Yan drove everyone away.
He sat in front of the bronze mirror, first soaked the cloth in hot water, and then put the hot cloth under his nose and up to his chin.
After his beard softened, he took a knife and scraped off the green color bit by bit.
Then apply powder.
He held the mirror and looked at himself, "This is also a beauty!"
The sound is powerful.
He stood up and turned around, "Here comes someone with breakfast."
This time, the voice was as soft as a woman's.
Returning to the Liyuan, Deng Yan met Han Shitou. After saluting, he smiled and said: "We have heard about Young Inspector Han's reputation for a long time. His Majesty said that day that Young Inspector Han was old and should be taken care of!"
This statement smacks of competition.
I want to replace you!
Han Shitou looked at him, and the surrounding chambermaids were also looking at the two of them.
This is the first time a newcomer has challenged Han Shitou.
How will Han Shitou respond?
In full view of everyone, Han Shitou clenched his fists tightly, then released them and turned around, "Is everything done?"
whispering sound!
You are such a softie!
Someone reported this provocation to the emperor, who was noncommittal.
Han Shitou is still the same, but his prestige is getting lower and lower.
A few more days passed.
Deng Yan woke up early in the morning and went straight back to his place.
“Hot water!”
Still driving away the people around me.
Then he reached down and touched it.
The knife was stored in the crevice of the dressing table.
His hand froze.
Then bend down.
"Where's our knife?"
He searched frantically.
But the knife was nowhere to be found!
He was sweating profusely and sat in front of the dressing table, looking at the pale man in the mirror. The beard on his chin was so thick that it stung a little when he touched it with his hand.
He first used makeup to cover his beard, and then went on an adventure to find a contact.
——It’s not an important matter, don’t contact us!
Knock knock knock!
The door opens.
"You!" There was a waiter inside.
"I want a knife!"
"What?"
"I can't hide my beard anymore."
"We understand."
Deng Yan felt relieved, "I can only delay it for two days at most. If I don't do it in one day, I will make a fool of myself."
Beard growth is beyond human control.
"We understand and will send it to you in the afternoon."
"appropriate!"
Not long after Deng Yan left, the chamberlain found an excuse to leave the palace.
Halfway through, I bumped into someone.
"How dare you hit me like a bastard!"
The beating was quick and severe, and the chamberlain who fainted immediately was carried back.
Han Shitou got his reward and said: "That's right!"
He didn't believe that Deng Yan could pluck out all that thick beard one by one. The key point was that he didn't have a clip either!
In the afternoon of the third day, after taking a nap, the emperor suddenly became interested and summoned Deng Yan to serve him.
The makeup on Deng Yan's face is so thick that he has to be careful when walking, otherwise the powder will fall off.
When we arrived at the palace, a chamberlain came over with a basin of water.
"Ouch!"
The chamberlain bumped into Deng Yan, who was worried, and poured a basin of water on Deng Yan's face.
Deng Yan subconsciously wiped his face, and the makeup that turned into a lake was wiped away.
"Your Majesty, Deng Yan is here." Someone came forward to report.
"No!" There was fear in Deng Yan's eyes.
"Let him in."
There was some impatience in the emperor's voice.
Deng Yan looked around and saw that everyone had their heads lowered.
"Well!" The emperor was a little impatient.
Deng Yan lowered his head and entered the palace.
"His Majesty."
"Raise your head."
Deng Yan slowly raised his head.
After a while, I heard the emperor shouting filial piety in the palace, "Get out!"
Han Shitou and the imperial concubine stood together.
"That chambermaid who splashed water is from the empress, right?"
The imperial concubine said calmly: "Deng Yan's beard didn't grow in just one day, right? Then why is it getting longer and longer these days? Could it be that all the beards in the past have grown in these days?"