I don’t know if the Yue family’s good looks are hereditary. It’s the same for Yue Huai, Yue Qingfeng, and Yue Baizhi.
It can be said that it is surprising to see the handsome appearance of the old man. It is even more eye-catching to see the valiant and heroic figure in the beauty of the woman.
Yue Baiji, a young woman with a delicate appearance, a tall figure, and a colorful pheasant in her arms, dressed in white, would not be stopped from entering and exiting the palace just because of her white marble badge. After all, this is the inner palace Senniubi who was gifted by the Holy Emperor and promoted under unusual circumstances. The special treatment given to him due to his talent is far higher than that of the halberd-wielding men and generals of the same level in the imperial city.
Even the Commander-in-Chief of the Imperial City Guards, Yue Huai, felt as if he was more than one level shorter in front of his niece, both publicly and privately.
Naturally, this cannot be reflected by the apparent official rank of the third-grade military attache, the Tongjiao, and the fourth-grade Senniu Bishen.
Seeing Yue Baizhi coming, Yue Huai breathed a sigh of relief. If it hadn't been for some instructions from the inner palace, it would have been impossible for him to see his niece in this situation, who had never interacted with him in the palace to avoid suspicion.
Yue Huai cupped his fists and held the military salute, and greeted, "Yue Beishen."
Only then did Xiao Zhili notice the female backup behind him who was very popular in the harem.
The two of them bowed to each other, and the tall woman, who was a head taller than Xiao Zhili, ignored Yue Huai, who was one level above her, and said to Xiao Zhili: "Xiao Shangshu is not in the Ministry of Etiquette at this time, how can he still have time to come here?" Changji?”
It was obvious that he was a little uncomfortable facing Yue Baizhi's slightly questioning words, and he had to look up at this woman who was not only tall but also a bit arrogant. The pedantry passed down by scholars for thousands of years made the minister frown and move his eyes to On the other hand, he retorted: "Bei Shen didn't come to Taichang Temple for work in the inner palace."
The stern woman who always gave people a feeling of being thousands of miles away frowned, and then opened her eyebrows again, and an unnatural smile appeared at the corner of her mouth, "Why, such a big thing happened in the outer palace, my Majesty." If I come to check, do I have to report it to the Ministry of Etiquette?"
Xiao Zhili realized that he had made a mistake and suffered the loss of being mute. He stood in silence without speaking.
The tall woman didn't have an unforgiving temper. She looked at Yue Huai and asked in a condescending tone: "Is something wrong with Yue Tongjiao and Xiao Shangshu?"
Yue Huai didn't show anything wrong with such a commanding attitude. No matter how he explained the words, Xiao Zhili didn't understand the meaning. He was the first to speak: "Yue Tongjiao detained Prince Fuying, and we have four people from the Ministry of Rites. If we don’t let him go after five trips, what do you think we should do to explain to our superiors?”
Yue Huai was unhappy when he heard this and said anxiously: "Xiao Shangshu, what you said is too much. What do you mean by buckling? You can't throw this shit basin around. This Prince Fuying was seriously injured and is still unconscious. In your Ministry of Rites What’s the difference between here and here?”
Xiao Zhili ignored him. Obviously, what Yue Huai did this time really annoyed this stubborn old minister. This attitude still explained everything.
Yue Baizhi naturally understood the meaning. Officials and officials like to criticize these words the most. They turn their mouths over and over again to say that the dead are alive. Who doesn't know how powerful they are? It's just that the good things are all your own, and the bad things are all given to others. So for this old guy, what you say goes in one ear and out the other, and it's just a formality.
Being in the "cage" enclosed by the high courtyard wall of the harem, the news may not be delivered in time, but Yue Baiji often heard some Huangmen talking about the unexpected explosion that happened at noon today. These Huangmen were the most well-informed. What he said was vivid and vivid, and even if he hadn't seen it, he felt like he was actually there. Therefore, Yue Baizhi knew the whole story to some extent, and he felt that the old minister's words were not pleasant to listen to, and his tone could not help but be a bit harsh, and he was very rude. "I just heard something about what happened here in the inner courtyard, and I can understand the causes and consequences. Xiao Shangshu is a senior member of the Ministry of Rites, so I should pay more attention to the words I use."
Xiao Zhili, who originally just wanted to get some benefits from his words, was stunned for a moment. He looked at this woman who was taller than him by a fist with a deep look, and then he came to his senses.
I almost ignored it, these two people are from the same family.
Without waiting for Xiao Zhili's reply, the tall woman did not lower her head, but gave an imposing side glance. From the corner of her eye, her expression showed that the old minister was panicking.
The voice of Yue Baiji, who was dressed in white and hugged Caipheese, was obviously no longer as harsh as before, and his face, which was always serious in speaking, was much gentler, and his tone was a little more relaxed. He said softly: "Xiao Shangshu, I also know that you are here for We are a big country with a great reputation, but you never think about it. Even the gods will not be able to deal with the explosion. The saint has been comatose in the Yangxin Palace for two hours. No matter how powerful Prince Fuying is, how can he be so good? Fast? I'm afraid the steel and iron bones will lose their skin. Could it be that for the sake of regulation, the Prince Fuying returned to the Ministry of Gifts and ignored him whether he lived or died? If this spreads out, wouldn't it also damage my face, the Great Zhou Dynasty, and let those foreign outsiders slander me? Great Zhou's way of hospitality? Rules are dead, but people are alive. You have to be accommodating when you should be accommodating."
Yue Baizhi's rhetoric also gave Xiao Zhili a step up. This old minister, who had been immersed in officialdom for thirty years, was also familiar with the skill of borrowing a donkey. He looked at Yue Huai and then at Yue Baizhi. He lost his aggressiveness and began to justify himself. Said: "I'm really a little anxious! Prince Fuying's coming to court is really abrupt. There is no official approval from the Fuying royal family, so he doesn't explain the truth. He just says that he must meet the Holy Emperor. Just now I made it clear. How can I rest assured that such a big thing has happened again now? After the Minister of Public Affairs held him accountable, our Ministry of Rites couldn't even write down a reason for coming to court, so that's not easy to deal with."
Xiao Zhili's sigh at the end was obviously helpless. Yue Baiphei naturally understood it when he heard it. After all, the official rank is overwhelming. Yue Baiphei nodded with understanding and said: "Indeed, with the status of a foreign prince, if he has not yet It’s really inappropriate to pursue the case for the purpose of coming. If Yue Tongjiao had led Xiao Shangshu to check on Prince Fuying to see if there was any sign of awakening, it would also reassure Shangshu.”
Obviously the last sentence was meant for my uncle Yue Huai, who is a generation above me, and the latter naturally understood it and echoed: "This is natural, this is natural."
Xiao Zhili became pretentious at this time, waving his hand and saying: "That's all. When Prince Fuying returns to the Ministry of Rites, I'm afraid the Imperial Medical Office will send someone there. When he's almost recovered, Yue Tong will let someone know."
Yue Huai promised repeatedly, and Xiao Zhili said goodbye without further delay. After all, with such a big event happening in the palace, those envoys from all directions and merchants from all over the world who have been living in the capital for a long time will definitely have some wild guesses. Rumors are inevitable. The Ministry of Rites is under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Rites. At this time, the host and guests need to cooperate with Honglu Temple to appease the emotions of this group of foreigners and give a reasonable explanation to stop these three people from talking about it, prevent the situation from developing into an uncontrollable situation, and prevent the consequences for the Great Zhou Dynasty. Damage to public opinion.
Yue Baizhi also bowed his lower body towards Yue Huai as a greeting without saying a word. He turned around and left without waiting for Yue Huai to speak.
Yue Huai is really used to the temper of his eldest niece. After all, she works for a family in the imperial city. One is in the outer city and the other is in the inner palace. They are good people who talk about things. If they get close, it will inevitably turn people's back. Li said, just to add words.
Yue Huai guards the entire outer city of the palace and only accepts the orders of the emperor. He has never participated in and does not understand the twists and turns involved. However, walking in the inner palace all the year round, Yue Bai Pheasant comes into contact with more people and things than outside. It is unpredictable, so I have to pay more attention and deliberately keep a distance. After all, only those who kill with words and swords will kill.
Turning out of the gate of Taichang Temple, Yue Baizhi walked a few steps to catch up with Xiao Zhili. He was the first to speak, rarely saying: "Yue Tongjiao has such a temper. He works for me, Dazhou. It is inevitable that there will be some small frictions. Don't let Xiao Shangshu do it." care."
Xiao Zhili obviously understood the meaning of Yue Baiji's words. Although this woman had no actual power but was of ridiculous status, she was favored in the harem to a degree that ordinary people could not imagine. Not to mention that she was completely different inside and outside the palace. His temper and mouth are quite popular with those high-ranking empresses and concubines. Even this rare colorful pheasant in his arms is very attractive. Any one of those women would be crushed to death if he showed it. ? What does this have to do with having real power?
It's just that everyone has their own preferences for radish and green vegetables. At least Xiao Zhili disliked this colorful pheasant with sharp eyes, so he distanced himself from the already close distance without leaving a trace, and replied: "Yue Bei What you said is obvious. How can you care about such trivial matters when sharing your worries for a saint?"
Yue Baiji did not continue to dwell on this matter. He stroked the beautiful golden feather and said as if unintentionally: "Xiao Shangshu must be very busy these days. Not long after the New Year, something like this happened outside the palace. This matter will definitely attract the attention of the people of the world, and those foreign missions may continue to disturb us, so the Ministry of Rites must calm down the internal rumors."
As if he was afraid that the disorderly swaying tail feathers would touch him, Xiao Zhili clearly tilted his body this time and said: "Compared to this, I am even more worried about the Holy Dragon Body. Yue Beishen has not had any trouble since he came out of the inner palace. What did you hear?"
Yue Baizhi looked at Xiao Zhili very thoughtfully, and said with a hint of reminder in his tone: "Xiao Shangshu, even I, who works in the inner palace, cannot inquire too much about the affairs of the inner palace."
Xiao Zhili suddenly understood and nodded, "Yes, yes, I am too talkative."
"I naturally understand that Xiao Shangshu is concerned about the safety of the saint, but this involves the privacy of the emperor. If someone with a heart hears it..."
They are all smart people. Yue Baiji stopped after a few words. The two of them laughed and said, "I have just left my duty. I have nothing to do. I followed Xiao Shangshu to the Ministry of Etiquette." I shouldn’t bother you.”
Xiao Zhili's eyes narrowed and he looked sideways. The two of them had different positions, different responsibilities, and different origins. They had no intersection at all. Moreover, Yue Baiji was famous for rarely speaking to others in the entire palace. This time, he took the initiative to talk to others. What he said was already weird to Xiao Zhili, and now he made such a request. Although he had no right to interfere with others' stay, since the other party said this, Xiao Zhili still asked defensively: " Why did Yue Bei go to the Ministry of Rites?"
Yue Baiji looked at the unspoken question in Old Shangshu's eyes and said nothing, just smiled in return.
Xiao Zhili didn't get an answer. He was thoughtful and quickened his pace, no longer walking side by side with Yue Baiji. Naturally, Yue Baizhi didn't mind and followed him leisurely.
She came here just to listen to Yi's decree and come to find out the whole story. After all, the concubines and others in the harem could not leave the inner palace without authorization, so she was the only woman left.
There were two people here, one behind the other. From the opposite side, an imperial city guard hurriedly ran over. He was wearing armor and clanking, and he bowed and said: "Xiao Shangshu, there is someone waiting at the Ministry of Rites to ask you to come back quickly."
Xiao Zhili, an old man who is at least seventy years old and is the Minister of Rites, frowned slightly, obviously feeling uncomfortable with this tone, "Who is he? Which country's envoy is he?"
"Yejia."
Since he was more or less aware of the relationship between the woman in white not far away and the Ye family, the guard took a sneak peek and then added.
"Midnight watch."
The guard stretched out his hand, and clearly there was a piece of irregularly shaped black jade lying on it.
Like the patron king coming at night.
Luminous monument.
