When it came to guarding the Xiaoling Mausoleum, Huang Qiong pondered for a moment and decided that it would be inappropriate to let his great-uncle guard the Xiaoling Mausoleum. It would be safer to put it under his nose. Otherwise, I don’t know what else these guys might do. After thinking about it for a while, Huang Qiong said: "Since they are all descendants of Emperor Lizong, then send them to the Gongyi Imperial Mausoleum and the Tailing Mausoleum of Emperor Lizong."
"The farther away from the fiefdom, the less right and wrong, right? Leaving the fiefdom and leaving their henchmen can allow them to reflect on themselves. It can also better deter those who are still misbehaving and holding the court A clan that doesn’t take the laws of its ancestors seriously. Wouldn’t it be an insult to our ancestors to let a group of unworthy descendants who only know how to feed the common people go to guard the Xiaoling Mausoleum?”
"In a few days, the clans entrusted to Longyou and Shaanxi 2nd Road will come to Xijing. I will announce this decision when those clans arrive. You go and help me draft an edict and a statement. Explain this matter in detail Yes, I will make a report to the old man. After I finish writing the document, I will read it over, and then I will send my bodyguard eight hundred miles to send it out immediately. After the handwriting is completed, I will use the seal directly."
"As for you, I think it is unnecessary to continue to seize the title of the current county king. If these guilty clans are allowed to seize the title for one more generation, then what is the punishment? I'm afraid it's just a slap in the face and a sweet treat. Jujubes don't even count. It should be reduced in accordance with the imperial court's customization. If anyone else behaves recklessly, the next time they will be demoted, it will not be the first level. "
After hearing Huang Qiong's order, Liu Chang didn't dare to delay. Sitting behind Huang Qiong's writing desk, he directly picked up Huang Qiong's usual wolf brush, opened a blank booklet, and drafted a booklet and a handwriting at an extremely fast speed. Huang Qiong has always known Liu Chang's quick thinking. When the script was drawn up, Huang Qiong read it over and was even more impressed by this guy's talent.
In the booklet, the crimes of the Qingcheng County Prince were written in great detail. He had obviously considered his words so as not to offend the old man. After reading the booklet, Huang Qiong was very satisfied. As for the handwriting, he kept what he said and didn't even look at you. After the coupons were sent out, Huang Qiong picked up the chessboard and played a few games with Liu Chang before letting his family go out of the palace and go back to their house to rest.
But when Liu Chang was leaving, Huang Qiong suddenly whispered behind him: "Master Liu, if one day. What I'm talking about is if, for example, one day someone wants to let your family live in exchange for fame and fortune. Will you? For the sake of your own future, agree to sacrifice your family. For example, if someone falls in love with your wife, and if you offer your wife, it will make you prosperous, will you agree?"
Huang Qiong's question left Monk Liu Chang somewhat confused. I just saw that when this man asked this question, his expression was a little serious and didn't look like he was joking. I never thought that my wife, who was diligent, thrifty, and virtuous, would be involved with this prince. He didn't really understand the true meaning of the prince's words.
I thought this was the prince trying to test his loyalty. Liu Chang, who had never thought that the prince's words were indeed a test, was just a test from another aspect. He said without any hesitation: "Your Highness, as the saying goes, a wife of wretched chaff will never go to court. If you only rely on betrayal, Only a wife who is diligent and frugal in running the house and enduring hardships with the minister can rise to the top and achieve the status of a very popular minister."
"In my opinion, no matter how high the position is, it doesn't matter if I don't do it. Indeed, it is the dream of every civil servant to join the cabinet and worship the prime minister, and I am no exception. But if I want to get to that position, I will only rely on I will work hard step by step. And I will definitely not do anything that would make the world laugh by sacrificing my wife for glory. Although I may have little talent and little knowledge, I also know how to write the word "honesty and shame."
"What's more, in my opinion, even if he can even sacrifice his wife for glory, I am afraid that even if he becomes a first-class official, he will still be a corrupt official. Such a person will be ashamed of his trust in the king, and he will definitely be punished by his subordinates. It will disappoint the expectations of the people. People who rely on unscrupulous means to gain power will see nothing but interests, power, and wealth, and it is impossible to serve the master loyally."
"Although I am just a civil servant, I am still willing to be like Fang Xuanling and Du Ruhui, who have been famous for generations. Even if I am unknown all my life and have been sitting in this low-ranking seventh-grade sesame official, I will definitely not be like Lu Qi and Li Yifu. Flow. I will do whatever it takes to get the upper hand, even the most basic bottom line. Therefore, please rest assured, Prince, although I have a small official position, I also know the word integrity."
Liu Chang didn't hesitate at all and could almost say these decisive words. Huang Qiong wanted to say something more, but the determination in Zhang Qiaoer's eyes when he said goodbye last night appeared in front of his eyes. Looking at the upright Liu Chang in front of him, he could only swallow what he wanted to say next. Even because he was worried that Liu Chang would notice something, he suppressed his thoughts of probing.
Huang Qiong knew that although Liu Chang was indeed a bit rough-tempered emotionally, it did not mean that he was stupid. It can even be said that not only is he not stupid, but he is a rare talent. Although he is a bit more stubborn, he still has a lot of thoughts. What he said before was already quite explicit. That is to say, Liu Chang trusted himself and his wife, so he didn't think too much.
If it had been anyone else, even a slightly more suspicious person, I'm afraid they would have been able to tell something was wrong on the spot. If I continue to test myself, I'm afraid something will happen. If this matter was really discovered by Liu Chang, he didn't care, but for Zhang Qiaoer and the child in her belly, the damage would be too great. Zhang Qiaoer is soft on the outside and strong on the inside, while Liu Chang is not only strong on the outside, but also strong on the inside.
If this matter is really revealed, they will really be forced to a dead end. If Liu Chang was hurt in any way because of this incident, I'm afraid Zhang Qiaoer would never forgive him in his lifetime. In order to protect Zhang Qiaoer, Huang Qiong also knew that even if he was unwilling, he could only stop here. Huang Qiong calmed down, patted his shoulder and said, "I hope you will keep this mentality."
"In the future, I must remember what you said to me today, and I hope you will never forget it. Whether you can do it or not, I will be watching you. As a person, you must know integrity, as an official, you must know integrity, and you must have a sense of integrity in your heart. There is a bottom line that no one can cross. You must be aware of everything, people are doing it, and God is watching. Take control of yourself, don't be fooled by temporary fame and fortune, and don't make the same mistakes again."
Speaking of this, Huang Qiong seemed to ask casually: "Yesterday, I heard your lady talking to the Qin family next to me, and it seemed that I was pregnant again. For so many years, although you have been in a low position, you have not dared to forget the worries of the country. Can you? Always stick to your own bottom line and never join in with those corrupt officials. My wife's sagacity also played a big role in this. Your two children are also well educated."
"The ladies around me all like your children very much. They have worked hard with you all these years, and you have educated your children so well, and have given me such a capable arm. My wife can be said to be a great contributor to me. It is rare for me to do so. , It is really rare, such a woman is almost rare in the world. For such a virtuous lady, not only should I be rewarded heavily, but the court should also commend her. "
"As the saying goes, a good wife brings few disasters to her husband. It is precisely having a good wife that allows you to persevere even after being suppressed for so many years. Now that your wife is getting married again, I am also happy for you. . I hope that the two of you can cultivate more talents for the imperial court. You go back first, and the rewards will come to you in a while. Don’t worry, this is just to commend your lady for her virtue. "
When the prince mentioned that his wife was pregnant again, Liu Chang, who didn't know the news yet, couldn't help but be slightly startled. However, I remembered that my wife, Mrs. Dong and Mrs. Qin, who were with the prince, were not very close to each other. When I was in the palace some time ago, I almost always slept together with Mrs. Cai, who was pregnant. I heard that Mrs. Qin had a violent reaction during that time, and her wife took care of her.
Perhaps it is a private conversation between women, and the wife may inadvertently feel that she is pregnant. Thinking of this, Liu Chang couldn't help but look at the prince's high regard and burst into tears with gratitude. He didn't even know that his wife was pregnant again. When he found out from Mrs. Cai, he immediately wanted to reward her heavily. Although this can be regarded as loving the house and the bird, it is enough to show that the current prince takes him seriously.
You will think that the so-called attention of the man in front of you has nothing to do with him at all. There is only one reason for both commendation and heavy reward, and that is that he is Zhang Qiaoer, the biological father of the child in his belly. The so-called heavy reward is purely for his own children. Otherwise, with Huang Qiong's temperament, even if he admired Liu Chang, he would not take such care of his family members.
But Liu Chang, who didn't know the real inside story, knelt down and kowtowed with tears in his eyes: "On behalf of my wife and my unborn child, I would like to thank Your Highness for your kindness. Your Highness, the Crown Prince, loves me so much, and I really don't dare to feel ashamed." I don’t dare to take it seriously, and I don’t even know what to say. The prince loves my family so much, and I admit that there is nothing I can do in return, only the loyalty in my heart.”
Looking at Liu Chang who was so grateful to him in front of him, he didn't know whether it was guilt or feeling sorry for Zhang Qiaoer and the child in her belly. At this moment, Huang Qiong suddenly felt an indescribable feeling in her heart. But at this time, he could only help Liu Chang up: "Master Liu, as long as he loyally runs errands for me and serves the court, that will be the greatest reward for me."
"Go back. Madam-in-law is pregnant now, and today is the Chinese New Year. I definitely hope that Mr. Liu can go back to accompany her as soon as possible. Today is the first day of the Lunar New Year. I will give you a few days off. You can come to Wanchun Hall on the ninth day of the Lunar New Year to run errands. That’s it. During these days, you have been running around on errands, and my wife is definitely complaining in her heart even though she doesn’t say anything. Take advantage of the rare few days off to spend time with your wife and children at home. "
At this time, Liu Chang was so grateful that he could not speak. He could only kowtow to Huang Qiong several times and leave. After Liu Chang left, Huang Qiong, who was already thinking about Zhang Qiaoer and her unborn child, sat there and completely lost interest in criticizing Zhezi. Really not in the mood to continue busy, he simply gave himself a day off and slipped out of the palace with a few guards and Erluo, who was acting as a guard.
Originally, Huang Qiong was thinking of taking Dong Qianhong and the others out to visit Da Qi Chao Xijing City so that they could relax and unwind. It's just that Qin's former husband's family has too many old friends in Xijing because of their original status. As the first among the girls around Huang Qiong in Xijing, Qin was already pregnant. Even if you put on a thick winter coat, you can still see some of it.
Although now I am completely committed to following this man. But Mrs. Qin still didn't want her former relatives and friends from her ex-husband's family to see her like this. A man in his forties would conceive and give birth to a child for a twenty-year-old man, even if he was the prince of the dynasty or the heir apparent of a country, the Qin family still knew. Even if those people dare not say it on the surface, they are not sure how to laugh at themselves.
