Chapter 857 860. Summon

"You," Empress Zhou did not want her son to be cursed in the future, "Since ancient times, filial piety has been used to govern the world. My son should remember this. Once you leave me, you are not allowed to mention this matter again."

Hua Zhang immediately said seriously, "I am only complaining to you, mother. Mother, my uncle went out to seek medical treatment to avoid suspicion. Now that I am the emperor, can you call him back?"

Queen Zhou pressed his hand and stopped him, "Don't, your uncle spent the first half of his life in the military, and later because of me, he spent more than ten years fighting wits and courage with these old foxes. It's time for him to rest."

Even if the emperor took the initiative to bring it up now, his brother is a relative by marriage after all, and he will definitely be suspicious over time.

Queen Zhou had already discussed this matter with Zhou Shixiong, and after he left the court, he never thought of stepping back in.

This would also make the emperor remember this favor and ensure decades of stability and wealth for the Zhou family's descendants.

Hua Zhang was unwilling to give in. "My uncle has already made so many concessions for me. I am capable now. He doesn't need to make concessions like before."

"How come you don't know that your uncle enjoys it?" Queen Zhou pointed to the fruit on the table and said, "Every time your uncle goes to a place, he will send some fruits or local specialties back to the palace. These were just delivered to the palace yesterday.

Looking at the novelties that are sent to you every now and then, it’s no wonder that your uncle is reluctant to leave. If he wasn’t in the harem, your mother would want to…”

Hua Zhang felt even more guilty. His mother and uncle had given so much to him, and although he had the ability to repay them, he didn't know how to do so.

In the palace not far away, Hua Shunming was also talking about this matter. "The prince is young after all, and his mind is still a little unstable. Fortunately, his mother has been sticking to her duties for so many years. I hope she can convince him."

Le San pretends to be deaf and dumb most of the time and acts as a qualified listener.

This time was no exception, he listened attentively.

Hua Shunming just wanted to find someone to complain to, "It's rare that he did something right this time. Although Gu Wenheng's appointment as the Minister of Revenue is a bit of a waste of talent, he can protect the family assets for Rong Dynasty.

If I hadn’t found a suitable candidate for so many years, I really wouldn’t want him to stay in Shangjing. He is more suitable to serve the people of the world…”

Le San's ears twitched slightly, thinking that the person you had chosen was a waste of talent.

"Hua Zhang thinks I am willing to give orders? I haven't even had two days of good life, and he almost pissed me off.

He is an emperor and cannot do many things as he pleases.

Look at him sending all the staff around him down there, without even investigating whether it’s appropriate or not?”

"Le San, if I am no longer around and no one is restraining him, will he destroy this country?"

Le San felt that he couldn't listen any longer. If others heard it, he would be suspected of instigating others. "Your Majesty, you worry too much. The emperor was taught by you, and he has some of your influence.

Your Majesty is still young, and many things need to be done slowly."

Regarding the desire to survive of these eunuchs and palace maids, they knew what to say at the right time.

"Yes, it's because we all came from youth that I can tolerate it again and again..."

Hua Shunming looked at the empty palace. After adapting to the new environment over the past few days, he finally stopped thinking about reviewing memorials.

"I said earlier that I would go out and see your courtyard outside the palace, but it seems I have to break my promise." He patted his legs, "My body is getting weaker and weaker. I can't walk for more than two steps."

Le San coaxed him, "I had someone paint the courtyard and will send it in for His Majesty to see tomorrow.

If you feel a little bored, I will have someone prepare a light carriage and we can go for a walk in the back garden."

Hua Shunming waved his hand and said, "No, I was afraid to go to the back garden before because I didn't want to run into those dancing concubines.

I don’t want to go now, because I’ve seen this scenery all my life and I’ve lost interest in it.”

Le San didn't dare to say anything else. The emperor had hinted at him several times today and he was afraid.

"You old fellow, you have no potential to be a slave," Hua Shunming pointed at Le San and scolded him with a smile, "You shouldn't give me advice at this time. Take me around."

Le San knelt on the ground quickly and said, "Your Majesty, I don't have the courage to do that. If you want to leave the palace, it's not an easy thing. If you feel bored, I'll have someone find a way out of the street."

The emperor's health is already so poor. If he encounters an accident while leaving the palace, Le San will not be able to kill him even if he has nine lives.

"This is meaningless," Hua Shunming said, losing interest. "I have been trapped here for a lifetime. Apart from offering sacrifices to the heavens and ancestors, I have never left the palace. What do you think of me moving out of the palace?"

“……”It doesn’t matter. Even His Majesty doesn’t dare to agree.

"Oh, it's boring." Hua Shunming also knew that this matter was hard to figure out, he was just a little bored and wanted to tease Le San, "Get up!

Send someone to call in a few old ministers to chat with me. Now I am retired like them, and I think they won't be angry with me anymore."

The palace gate was particularly lively on this day, and the ancestors of various mansions were brought into the palace in sedan chairs.

These ancestors have retired for many years, but I didn’t expect that the emperor still cares about them.

Looking at the few old guys who appeared at the palace gate together, everyone smiled at each other.

After a lifetime of fighting, I never expected that when I get old, I would be able to live in peace with each other.

Liu Donglai was the oldest. He squinted his eyes for a long time before recognizing everyone. "So it's you old guys, Cao Xiangqian, Niu Haian, Zhang Jida, am I remembering correctly?"

The other three people sitting in the sedan chair bowed to him, "Old Prime Minister, you have really good eyesight. We are all so old, but you can still recognize us."

Liu Donglai laughed, "They say old people's eyesight is blurry, old people's eyesight is blurry, but my old eyes sparkle when I see you.

So many years have passed, everyone has grown old, and their faces are covered with wrinkles. If I didn't have the ability to recognize people, I really wouldn't have recognized you.

I thought the Emperor was going to summon me to the palace today, but I didn’t expect he would summon you all as well.”

Cao Xiangqian had already passed the title to his eldest son, but because of the wars he had fought in his early years, his health was the worst and he had changed the most, becoming thin and dry.

But he was a military commander after all, and even though he was old, he still had that loud voice, "The emperor must be missing us. Those bastards at home always forbade me to go out, but it was the emperor who finally let me out for some fresh air."

The little grandson following closely behind him was speechless. With your physique, you still want to run around? Whoever lets you go will be the culprit. Which grandson would dare to make such a decision?

"It's all the same. We didn't expect that when we get old, we would be controlled by these bastards." When talking about this, several old people had something in common. This was exactly the same experience.

(End of this chapter)