"The Shen family is also a declining family, but the family tradition still exists. Your Majesty does not need to worry."
"Yes." Xiang Gan smiled, waved his hand and said, "I'm tired, please step back."
"Pingyang excuses himself."
Yue Lianshuang bowed and retreated, but Xiang Qian slowly returned to his seat, the expression on his face changing constantly.
"What are the people from the Seventh Department doing?" Xiang Qian's tone was low, showing disgust and displeasure.
Liang Hong bowed and said: "Old slave, go and invite Si Quan right now."
"That's all." Xiang Qian stopped him.
"If Shen Qingyun is really a dandy, I don't believe that the old prime minister will favor him and Pingyang will not use this matter to deceive me. Then it can only be that the news sent back by the Seventh Department is wrong."
Liang Hong hesitated and said: "After all, Si Quan took over the Seventh Department not long ago. It is not unusual for the information to be slightly inconsistent in the order and place. Your Majesty, don't worry."
Xiang Qian nodded and said with a frown: "I don't believe Pingyang's words, but I also know Pingyang's temper. If I hadn't pushed her too hard, I'm afraid she wouldn't have made such a move. Do you think I am? wrong?"
Liang Hong did not dare to answer when he heard this, and only said: "Your Majesty also thinks about the princess, but the princess is young and does not understand your majesty's good intentions."
"Really?" Xiang Qian was noncommittal.
With two bang bang sounds, the door of the Nuan Pavilion was lightly knocked.
Xiang Qian frowned slightly, and Liang Hong quickly went to the door. A young eunuch whispered a few words in Liang Hong's ear, and then took out a letter from his arms.
"What's the matter?" Xiang Qian asked aloud.
Liang Hong stepped forward with the letter in both hands, "Old Prime Minister sent someone to deliver the letter, asking the Secretary to transfer the power to His Majesty."
"Huh?" Xiang Qian was a little confused and opened the letter and read it.
"Shen Qingyun..."
After reading Su Chengwang's letter, Xiang Qian frowned.
"Send someone to reply to the old Prime Minister, saying that I will accept the matter.
Let Yang Keyong, the Minister of War, personally go to Liangzhou after the new year... Also, order the seven ministries to conduct a thorough investigation of Shen Qingyun. I want to know all the details. "
Xiang Qian put the letter in Liang Hong's hand, and Liang Hong bowed and said, "Yes."
Liang Hong turned around and was about to leave Nuan Pavilion, but saw a young eunuch coming quickly.
"Your Majesty, Mr. Wang, the Minister of Household Affairs, and Mr. Gao, the Minister of Industry, are waiting for orders outside the door."
"I asked them to come, let them come in."
"yes."
The young eunuch went out with Liang Hong, and then Wang Chong, the Minister of Household Affairs, and Gao Jun, the Minister of Works, came in together.
"Your Majesty Wang Chong..."
"Gao Jun."
"See Your Majesty."
"Two beloved ministers are equal." Xiang Qian raised his hand.
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
The two stood up. Wang Chong cupped his hands and asked, "I wonder what your Majesty summoned you to do?"
Xiang Qian asked: "Have you all read the brochures published by the Ministry of Industry?"
Gao Jun responded: "Is your Majesty talking about the snow disaster in Xiping?"
"Yes." Xiang Gan nodded, "The wind and snow this year have been surprisingly severe. Not only Xiping, but also various parts of Liangzhou have suffered varying degrees of damage, but Xiping has been the hardest hit."
Wang Chong said: "Your Majesty, there is no need to worry. The wind and snow are ruthless, but this is not the first time we have encountered it. The imperial court has its own regulations. I have already discussed it with Prime Minister Kang and made a plan. I will submit it when the court returns in the next year." To Your Majesty."
Xiang Gan shook his head and said: "The people are the most important thing. How can we delay this kind of thing? If we delay it for one more day, won't the people suffer for one more day?"
When Wang Chong heard this, he bowed and responded: "Your Majesty is right, I know that I am guilty."
"That's all." Xiang Qian waved his hand, "I won't read it anymore. Since you have discussed it with Kang Qing, I naturally trust you. Just let Kang Qing handle the snow disaster in Xiping."
"I obey." The two men responded at the same time.
Xiang Gan said: "I asked you to come, not only because of the snow disaster in Xiping, but because of another matter."
"Please give your Majesty's orders."
Xiang Qian frowned and said: "The Huaiyang County Magistrate sent me a message saying that the snowstorm in Xiping is rare in a hundred years. There are already tens of feet of snow and the Huai River is frozen. When the ice melts in the spring, the spring tide will be fierce and the water level will rise. By then, people downstream may not be safe.
I'm worried, but I don't know what to do. "
Hearing this, Gao Jun stepped forward and said: "Every spring tide, the water level of the Huaihe River rises to varying degrees, which can be a disaster or a blessing. However, this year the wind and snow are very heavy, which may be a disaster rather than a blessing."
"According to what Gao Qing said, what should we do?"
Gao Jun said: "The Huai River flows south and passes through several cities such as Xiyang and Hanxing. It only needs to widen the river channel to relieve the pressure of the spring tide. Your Majesty does not need to worry too much."
"What Gao Qing said is true." Xiang Qian nodded when he heard the words, "This matter is very serious, and we must not hurt another common person. According to my decree, I ordered the fifth son of the emperor, King Xiang Ling of Liang, to personally lead officials from the Ministry of Industry to Liangzhou to prevent any unexpected events. .”
When Wang Chong and Gao Jun heard this, they looked at each other, bowed and said, "I obey the order."
On the other side, Yue Lianshuang came out of Nuan Pavilion and was about to leave the palace and walk to the palace gate when she met a group of patrolling internal guards.
"Princess Princess."
The leader is a young general with a handsome and resolute face and a high-spirited look.
"It turns out to be the Commander-in-Chief. Pingyang has met the Commander-in-Chief." Yue Lianshuang bowed lightly.
Ye Kai quickly bowed, "Your Majesty, you're welcome."
Yue Lianshuang smiled and said: "I personally patrol. It's no wonder that the commander-in-chief has won the trust of His Majesty at such a young age. He is really devoted to his duties."
Ye Kai also smiled when he heard this, "I was entrusted by someone. I knew that the princess was entering the palace today, so I specially waited for the princess here."
"Oh?" Yue Lianshuang paused when she heard the words, and suddenly said: "Is she a princess?"
"The princess is smart and she is the princess." Ye Kai said: "The princess was grounded by your majesty and could not show up, so she came to me."
"Perhaps she is just having fun again." Yue Lianshuang smiled faintly, nodded and said, "Excuse me, Commander-in-Chief, I will just go see the princess."
"Your Majesty, you are welcome. I will lead the way for you." Ye Kai turned aside to make way.
"Thank you." Yue Lianshuang nodded.
Ye Kai led Yue Lianshuang to the harem and said: "We can only send it here, the princess can do it herself."
"Commander, walk slowly."
Ye Kai cupped his hands and turned around to leave. Yue Lianshuang suddenly stumbled and was almost knocked down by a heavy weight on his back.
"Sister Pingyang, you are finally back..."
The girl threw herself on Yue Lianshuang's back, hugged her neck and refused to let go.
Yue Lianshuang forcefully opened the girl's hand and said with a wry smile: "The commander-in-chief said that you have been grounded by His Majesty. No matter how I look at it, you don't look like you have been grounded."
The girl pursed her lips and said, "My father is just making a fuss out of a molehill. Isn't it just that he drew a big turtle on the Taifu's face? The Taifu didn't say anything, but my father became angry."
"Is this the Crown Prince, Master Kang?" Yue Lianshuang asked in shock.
"It's him. I didn't ask for it, but the prince brother asked him to come..." The girl became quieter as she spoke.
Yue Lianshuang shook her head helplessly, "Your Majesty's punishment is really too light."
Emperor Xiang Qian of Chu had nine children in total, and four of them died in infancy and failed to grow up smoothly. The girl was Xiang Qian’s youngest and only daughter, the ninth princess Xiang Xian.
Xiang Xian is sixteen years old, but he still retains his childishness and innocence. He is the most favored by Xiang Qian and has a good relationship with Yue Lianshuang.
Xiang Xian pulled Yue Lianshuang and said, "I heard from my father that when you come back, you will marry Sister Pingyang. You must not agree..."
You should say this before I face the saint.
I've already met His Majesty. Isn't it too late for you to tell me not to agree?
Yue Lianshuang smiled and said: "Why can't you agree? Could it be that Your Majesty can find me an ugly monster?"
Xiang Xian snorted: "He is just an ugly monster, the ugliest and ugliest monster in the world."
Yue Lianshuang heard this and asked curiously: "Then who is this ugliest and ugliest monster in the world?"
Xiang Xian paused for a moment, then spoke in a rare gentle tone, and said softly: "Who else could it be, Ye Kaibai."
"Commander?" Yue Lianshuang was stunned, "How could it be him?"
Yue Lianshuang was indeed a little surprised, but after thinking about it carefully, it seemed that Ye Kai was really suitable.
Ye Kai is Xiang Qian's absolute confidant. His personality, appearance, martial arts background, and even age match Yue Lianshuang very well.
"The commander-in-chief's talent and character are all outstanding among the princes. I don't know how many people admire him from the noble families in the imperial capital. How come he has become so ugly in your mouth?"
Xiang Xian hesitated and couldn't speak. She rubbed her hands and said, "It's so cold. Sister, come with me to the palace to keep warm."
With that said, Xiang Xian pulled Yue Lianshuang inside.
Yue Lianshuang shook her head and laughed, but did not criticize Xiang Xian.
Entering Qiuluan Courtyard where Xiang Xian lives, the two of them sat opposite each other.
"Although Ye Kai is good, if my sister agrees with my father, what will Mr. Kang do?"
Xiang Xian puzzled: "Don't Mr. Kang and my sister have the same affection? Why doesn't my father want to help you? I went to tell my father, and he scolded me fiercely. I was really angry."
Xiang Xian opened her teeth and claws as she asked, venting her confusion and frustration.
Yue Lianshuang just said lightly: "Who told you that Kang Mengqing and I are in love?"
"That's what everyone outside says."
"They were wrong." Yue Lianshuang shook her head, "My marriage has been decided by Your Majesty for me, not by the Commander-in-Chief, nor by Kang Mengqing."
Xiang Xian was surprised: "Who is that?"
"Ah sneeze..."
Shen Qingyun, who was far away in Liangzhou, suddenly sneezed violently.
"It's such a damn weather, the snow has stopped, why is it still so cold?"
Shen Qingyun rubbed his arms, trying to drive away the cold air that invaded his bone marrow.
"Your Majesty, Your Majesty, it's not good, someone has called in..."
Xiaohuan was so panicked that she ran and shouted.
Shen Qingyun was extremely surprised when he heard this, "Is there really someone who is not afraid of death and dares to come to trouble me? Old Seventh!"
Shen Qingyun rolled up his sleeves and rushed out of the inner courtyard, only to see a person sitting in the hall and two doorkeepers lying on the ground wailing in pain.
"Who is so bold...Dad?"
When he saw who was coming, Shen Qingyun suddenly froze.
Seeing this, Zhong Qi knelt down on one knee and said, "I've met my uncle."
Shen Xiong lives up to his reputation. He has taken off his armor, but he still has a bit of a scholarly air.
"You raised such a good servant, you don't even recognize me!"
Shen Qingyun smiled bitterly and said: "They are blind, so you can't hit them."
Xiayang Village is now on guard, and ordinary people cannot get close. Lao Zhangtou and others naturally recognize Shen Xiong and dare not stop him. However, the two gatekeepers were bought by Shen Qingyun later and have never seen Shen Xiong. They probably regard Shen Xiong as A trespassing madman, that's why he's here.
"Are you blaming your father?" Shen Xiong glared at Shen Qingyun.
Shen Qingyun shrank his neck, "This can't be done."
Shen Xiong waved his hand and said to Zhong Qi and others: "You all go down."
"yes."
Zhong Qi responded, then helped the two people on the ground, pulled Xiaohuan and left.
The two of them were left facing each other. Shen Xiong frowned and looked at Shen Qingyun, saying: "No matter who you are, get off my son!"
