At night, Liu Chengyou went to Yaohua Hall as promised and had a meal with Concubine Gao and his third son Liu Xi. As the night progressed, Liu Xi, who was somewhat Oedipal, was asked to be taken away by his wet nurse, and then he found some space to do some fun things as a couple with Concubine Gao.
Concubine Gao, who is three or four years older than Liu Chengyou, can hold a gold nugget. Earlier, Liu Chengyou almost regarded her as a sister, and maybe she had some strange feelings towards her. Over the years, as she grew older, the imperial concubine became more mature and graceful. She had a habit of practicing martial arts for a long time, and her figure was the best among the concubines of the Han Palace.
After finishing the work, he rested his head on the jade pillow and held the imperial concubine in his arms. He unconsciously moved one hand between her curvy waist and hips. The touch was very delicate, but his eyes were filled with thoughts.
"What are the officials thinking?" The imperial concubine was a little curious and exhaled.
At this time, Liu Chengyou felt a little empty in his heart and his body seemed very tired. After hearing the question, he came back to his senses and looked at the charming concubine with a trickle of sweat still on her forehead. Liu Chengyou replied casually: "I think I will go to Gaofu to visit her tomorrow." , look at the old woman! You, mother and son, are accompanying you!"
"Is this true?" Gao seemed a little excited and stood up straight.
In that daze, Liu Chengyou could only feel the white flowers in front of him, so big. He smiled faintly and replied: "You have no joke!"
Since Liu Chengyou ascended the throne, only a few people have been lucky enough to be visited by him, which is very rare. Therefore, it is no wonder that Mr. Gao is so happy.
The next morning, with only a hundred guards and no big show of honor, they went straight to the palace. In the car, Liu Chengyou hugged his third son Liu Xi, teasing him and gently squeezing his tender face. Although he didn't cry, the bitter look in his eyes made Liu Chengyou happy.
There was a rush in front of the Linqing Prince's Mansion, and it was obvious that they were preparing for the arrival at short notice. In this regard, Liu Chengyou couldn't help but glance at Mrs. Gao. Although this woman was sometimes jealous, she still seemed to have a general understanding and was not too smart to tell the Gao family about his visit in advance.
This time, the three of them were all wearing regular clothes, and Mr. Gao did not put on heavy makeup, just like ordinary people taking their wives home to visit their relatives.
"Old minister, see your Majesty!" The middle door opened wide, and Gao Xingzhou and his family bowed respectfully in front of the door.
Gao Xingzhou was suffering from illness and was haggard. His old age was visible to the naked eye. Hearing that the emperor was coming, he dragged his sick body to greet him. Liu Chengyou immediately waved his hand: "My dear wife, please get up quickly!"
After saying this, he gestured to Zhang Dejun, who immediately stepped forward and helped Gao Xingzhou up. Liu Chengyou said: "It's against the laws of public health, so there's no need to stick to these vulgar etiquette!"
"Etiquette cannot be abolished!" As a well-known martial artist, it is rare for Gao Xingzhou to have this awareness. Of course, one foot is already in the coffin, and the business is already done.
After entering the hall and sitting down to serve tea, Mrs. Gao and Liu Xi paid homage to their father and ancestors. When they saw the sick look on their father's face, Mrs. Gao was already reborn and mourned.
"Not long after I returned to Beijing, things were complicated. I learned that my wife is seriously ill. I have some free time today, so I came here to visit!" Liu Chengyou looked at Gao Xingzhou and said caringly: "My wife should take care of her health!"
"Thank you, Your Majesty! How dare I do this!"
Gao Xingzhou was obviously in a good mood. He looked at his daughter and grandson with even more relief, and said to Liu Chengyou: "I have been in the army for fifty years. I have made many hidden losses in my life. I am satisfied that I can survive until now. I am even more favored by Your Majesty." If you have faith, even if you die, you will have no regrets!"
"Father!" Hearing Gao Xingzhou's depressing words, Mrs. Gao felt distressed and couldn't help but call him out.
A smile appeared on Gao Xingzhou's sick face, and he turned towards Liu Chengyou. Although his tone was weak, he looked relieved and said: "In my life, I have experienced ups and downs in troubled times. I have always been surrounded by soldiers, but I don't know why there is peace! For decades, I wasted my time, drifting with the tide, and in my sixtieth year, I met an unparalleled hero. Even if it is not the right time, it is enough to win him!"
"It is a pity that I will not be able to see His Majesty rule the world and create peace again!" As he spoke, Gao Xingzhou let out a long sigh.
After hearing his words, Liu Chengyou was able to understand Gao Xingzhou's mood a little, apart from the compliments. As he said, the word "taiping" to him may only exist in books or imagination.
"My dear wife, you should take good care of your health. We can finally see the day of peace with your own eyes!" Liu Chengyou looked at Gao Xingzhou as if he was promising, but also seemed to be relieved.
"I hope this broken body can survive until that day!" Gao Xingzhou said with a chuckle.
At the Linqing Palace, Liu Chengyou stayed for nearly an hour, chatting with Gao Xingzhou. Today was probably Gao Xingzhou's happiest day recently, and the emperor Liu Chengyou showed him full respect.
In the afternoon, after leaving the palace and returning to the palace, the imperial concubine, who had been holding it in for a long time, finally couldn't bear it anymore and burst into tears. She asked the imperial doctor that Gao Xingzhou could not survive half a year due to his physical condition. He could not say when he would die. went.
Taking Gao's arms and offering him a shoulder, Liu Chengyou looked emotional and sighed heavily. Beneath his knees, little Liu Xi watched his mother cry. Unconsciously, he also cried and cried loudly.
"Okay!" Liu Chengyou's tone was very gentle as he stroked the imperial concubine's jade back.
After standing up and wiping her tears, Mrs. Gao hugged Liu Xi and coaxed her, her beautiful eyes flushed red.
Liu Chengyou thought for a while and ordered Zhang Dejun: "After returning to the palace, ask Gao Huaide, the subordinate of the Privy Council, to put aside the military affairs of Longqi for a while, return to the palace more often, serve decoctions, and take care of King Linqing!"
"yes!"
Liu Chengyou's arrangement was basically to let Gao Huaide support Gao Xingzhou until he died.
Before returning to the palace, he passed by Nanshi. Liu Chengyou came here in interest and wanted to relax, hoping to use the folk fireworks to get rid of the gloom in his heart. In the afternoon, the warm sun shines brightly in Tokyo's downtown area, which is the busiest time.
However, Liu Chengyou did not let Liu Chengyou comfortably observe the happiness of the people. Instead, he saw at a glance the nobles riding horses and running rampant in the market. Without blinking a few times, Liu Chengyou pointed his horse and galloped wildly, causing the crowd above the street to get out of the way of the young man. Although no one was injured, there was still a lot of panic.
There were city officials patrolling the area, clearly on the side, but no one was in charge. Liu Chengyou pointed his hand and ordered: "Go and ask which family's children are so flamboyant and high-spirited!"
Weiji, the guards came to report and found out that he was the youngest son of Kaifeng Prefecture Murong Yanchao, a relative of the emperor. Liu Chengyou did not directly express his position on this, but simply asked: "Didn't you say that since the emperor took office as governor, the public security in Tokyo has become increasingly good?"
After returning to the palace, I rested for a while, and then Tongshi came to report: "Su Yugui, Duke of Ju, wants to see you!"
Liu Chengyou was a little curious. What was going on when this former prime minister, who had long since faded out of the court, suddenly came to see him. At the beginning of the founding of the Han Dynasty, Su Yugui and Su Fengji, known as the "Two Sus", shared the government and were so powerful that they could almost compete with Yang Ping.
However, later on, Su Fengji was demoted after the case was discovered. However, Su Yugui, unlike Su Fengji, was not as arbitrary as Su Fengji. He knew when enough was enough and was aware of current affairs. He expressed his intention to retire to Liu Chengyou early on.
In these years, Su Yugui basically stayed in the history museum, leading a group of civil servants to compile history, content with the status quo and being indifferent.
Of course, under the "bland" appearance, Su Yugui enjoys wealth and glory. During the short period of time he was in power, Su Yugui earned a large amount of property by taking advantage of his position. As far as Wude Si found out, the Su family controlled hundreds of hectares of land in the Central Plains, ten manors, and dozens of large and small shops, not to mention other properties.
However, in order to understand current affairs, Liu Chengyou did not kill this "fat sheep", but instead acquiesced to his previous gains. Over the years, the old ministers and heroes have been continuously cut off. Su Yugui, a scholar, can be regarded as Liu Chengyou retaining a "card" of old ministers to cover up his shame.
Su Yugui, who entered the hall, was as respectful as ever, perhaps because he was both physically and mentally light. Among the many veterans, Su Yugui was aging the slowest. Except for a few gray hairs on his temples, there were no more changes than four or five years ago.
Liu Chengyou asked: "Why does Lord Ju have time to come to Chongzheng Hall?"
Facing the emperor's inquiry, Su Yugui looked sad and said to Liu Chengyou: "Your Majesty, just now, Jia Wei, a scholar of Jixian Palace, died of illness in the history museum. Even until his death, he was still writing the story!"
Hearing this, Liu Chengyou hesitated for a moment. Jia Wei is regarded as the first person to record history in the Han Dynasty. He is famous throughout the dynasty for his writing pen. In these years, Liu Chengyou ordered people to compile history and write books, most of which were participated by Jia Wei.
"Jia Gong wrote all the books in the Spring and Autumn Period. With his passing, the great Han Dynasty will have one less talent to pass down to the world!" Liu Chengyou's mood was waning, and his tone was a little sentimental: "Publish the imperial edict, posthumously give it to Jia Wei, the minister, and give him a generous burial!"
"yes!"
After visiting Gao Xingzhou who was seriously ill in the morning, he heard about Jia Wei's death in the afternoon. Liu Chengyou felt quite uncomfortable. This time, he sighed from the bottom of his heart: "Old minister, I am gradually withering away. I don't know what happened." ah!"
Jia Wei was not very popular in the Han Dynasty because of his tough temper and unforgiving words. But his sudden passing still aroused many memories, especially among literary and historical officials. In particular, when his wife heard the bad news at home, she died in a fit of grief. The old couple went to hell together, and everyone who heard it was deeply saddened.
