Chapter 400: Enjoy life while you can?
Originally they could still hold on.
But they had just come out of the house that was sheltered from the wind and rain, and then they were outside in the biting cold wind and drenched by the heavy snow... They couldn't help but feel like retreating.
They could have endured the cold if they had never been warmed.
Everyone was still insisting, but their voices were much quieter.
The captain of the Jinwu Guards was very considerate and shouted to everyone, "If you feel cold, come over and have a bowl of ginger soup to warm yourself up."
It was snowing heavily today. By the afternoon, more than ten people had fallen unconscious, all with the same condition.
In the end, there were fewer and fewer people.
There were also some people who pretended to be unconscious and were sent back in a decent manner. The Jinwu Guards saw it clearly, but no one exposed them.
By evening, there were only a few people left.
The team leader gave a look to his subordinates, and several of them stepped forward and served bowls of ginger soup to the people in the square.
Advise them to drink some ginger soup and not take advantage of their youth to neglect their health. Only with a good body can they serve the country in the future...
The team leader was mumbling, but his voice was suddenly interrupted, "Sir, these words..."
The captain smiled and said, "It was the Queen who said so."
It's the Queen again...
The scholar pursed his lips and was silent for a moment. He took the ginger soup from the captain with both hands, thanked him, drank the ginger soup, returned the bowl, and turned to leave.
In just a stick of incense's time, all the scholars had left.
The team leader breathed a sigh of relief.
The matter was finally resolved perfectly, and he had lived up to the Queen's instructions.
When the news reached Xiao Ji and Xie Yao, the couple were still dealing with government affairs. Although it was winter, Xie Yao was well aware of the meaning of "strike while the iron is hot."
The election for female officials has already begun, even though there have been a lot of opposing voices in recent days.
After all, they will be working for the imperial court in the end, so the election will naturally be a series of screening, and not only women from the capital, but all women in the Xia Kingdom will be included.
In addition, the war in the northern border is still very fierce, and the two of them have a lot of things to deal with.
Upon hearing this, Xiao Ji immediately praised: "I knew that the Queen is indeed the most virtuous Queen in history."
Xie Yao: “…”
She actually blushes!
She glared at Xiao Ji and said, "Your Majesty, are you trying to flatter me to death?"
"It's a sincere compliment." Xiao Ji said, "It's a bloodless battle. It's a psychological warfare to make them retreat on their own."
"And once this matter is publicized, these people will definitely be grateful to the queen."
The gentleness of a superior can still be very lethal.
These people will only think: The Queen cares about us so much.
Of course, these Xiao Ji will also let people give appropriate guidance.
Xie Yao said: "It would be good if they stop scolding me." To be honest, she didn't care much.
"Your Majesty, Madam." Si Nan walked in from outside and reported in a low voice, "Princess Huyan's people just sent a message that the princess is willing to see Lord Xiao Xuan."
Xie Yao nodded and said, "Let Xuanshu go see her."
"How is Princess Huyan doing these days?" It looked very serious last time, and now two months have passed. Coupled with the severe winter cold, I don't know if she can survive it.
Si Nan immediately said, "In reply to your Majesty, according to your and His Majesty's instructions, several imperial doctors are always taking care of Princess Huyan's health. In addition, with Lord Wei's previous experience, Princess Huyan's health is slightly better than before."
But only some.
It is impossible to cure the disease completely as Huyan Yu has been persecuted for too long. Now we can only try our best to treat her, alleviate her pain and prolong her life.
Perhaps Huyan Yu still had goals in his mind and was determined to see the end of the Huyan royal family, so he was still positive about the treatment.
When Xuan Shu received Xie Yao's permission to go see Huyan Yu, Huyan Yu had just finished drinking the medicine and the room was still filled with a strong smell of medicine.
Although Wei Zhe had someone prepare medicine last time, it was only for pain relief. If Huyan Yu wanted to fundamentally relieve her symptoms, she would need to take a lot of medicine.
The maid took the medicine bowl, opened a window in the room, and then went out.
There was a brazier burning in the house, and it was warm like spring.
Xuan Shu took off the fox fur naturally, walked to Hu Yanyu, and said, "You look much more energetic."
The two had not had much contact when they were in Northern Xinjiang, but at this moment Xuan Shu's words were very familiar.
Hu Yanyu smiled and raised his hand to touch her face, "Are you more energetic? You look uglier now."
Maybe the treatment was really effective. Her facial features remained the same, but she didn't look as dazzling as before.
Like a pearl covered with dust.
Xuan Shu took a careful look and said, "Not ugly."
"Princesses used to be like flowers for people to admire, beautiful and fragile. Now... they are a bit like weeds, full of vitality."
It does lack some worldly beauty, but its vigorous vitality is another kind of beauty.
Hu Yanyu's eyebrows curved, "Master Xuan is really good at talking."
Xuan Shu was very keenly aware of the envy in Huyan Yu's tone when he mentioned the three words "Lord Xuan".
"I'm telling the truth." Xuan Shu said sincerely.
Huyan Yu smiled again, "Lord Xuan wants to see me, why?"
"Thank you." Xuan Shu said, "The princess helped me before. I have already reported this to the Queen..."
“If this gets out, I’m afraid the people in Northern Xinjiang will hate me to death.” Huyan Yu smiled.
Xuan Shu told the truth, "Now the people of Northern Xinjiang already hate the princess very much."
Xuanshu's words were so direct that Huyan Yu was stunned for a moment, then he couldn't help but burst out laughing.
Huyan Yu's smile was even a little crazy.
Xuan Shu watched this scene with a smile on his face. He did not interrupt Huyan Yu's smile, but instead showed a bit of appreciation in his eyes.
When Hu Yanyu finished laughing, he was stunned for a moment when he met her eyes, "Lord Xuan?"
What kind of look is that?
Xuan Shu said: "If it were in the past, the princess would definitely not smile like this."
Huyan Yu understood what Xuanshu meant.
Indeed, she has indeed changed.
Huyan Yu had just taken the medicine and soon felt sleepy. Xuanshu didn't want to stay too long, so he quickly got up and said goodbye.
Before leaving, she said, "Huyanyu, have a good rest. I will come to see you another day."
The year is coming to an end.
Good news came from the northern border again. The Zhenbei Army has already captured three cities in the northern border with an unstoppable momentum. The northern border, which was originally in disarray, is now even more scattered.
One of the main reasons is that although Huyan Yuan was the emperor, he had no military power and was just a puppet pushed forward by some officials.
Meanwhile, Xie Yao and Xiao Ji had received news from two groups of people from the northern border.
One group was composed of generals who were fighting against the Zhenbei Army at the front line, and the other group was composed of officials in the Northern Frontier court.
Although the messages came from two groups of people, the meaning was the same.
They were willing to offer up the Northern Frontier Emperor Huyan Yuan, only asking the Xia Kingdom to stop making things difficult for the Northern Frontier. In the message they delivered, their words were sincere, as if every word was for the sake of the people of the Northern Frontier.
After reading it, Xie Yao threw it aside with a bit of disdain.
No matter how nice the words sound, they cannot cover up the selfish desires of these people to fight for power and profit. Not to mention the military generals, as for the civil officials, they are just trying to cut off their tail in order to survive.
Xie Yao asked Xiao Ji, "What does your majesty think?"
The two of them only needed to look at each other before they both understood each other's meaning. However, at this time, Xiao Ji still smiled and said, "The Queen has the final say."
Xie Yao said: "Then let's continue."
The Northern Frontier...will definitely be incorporated into the territory of the Xia Kingdom!
As for the lives of Huyan Yuan and the royal family of Northern Frontier, there is no need for these people to offer them up; they will take them themselves.
This year's New Year was very lively.
Although there was a war in the north, it had little impact on the people in the capital. In addition, after Xiao Ji ascended the throne, he had been diligent in his work and had successively cleaned up the court.
As the leaders set an example, the people followed suit. In just two years, the people's lives became much better and the life was particularly lively.
When entertaining courtiers at a banquet, the emperor and empress would naturally leave early to avoid making the officials feel uncomfortable.
As for the three children, Zhaozhao only showed up every year, but Ruyuan never showed up at all. After all, they were too young and there were too many people at the banquet.
So after leaving Liuguang Palace, the only people walking on the road were Xiao Ji and Xie Yao.
At the two's signal, Li Dajian and others moved away, and the couple walked hand in hand on the palace road in the Imperial Garden.
It was a cold winter night. Both of them were wearing thick fox fur and walking side by side.
"Husband."
Xie Yao spoke up. At this moment, they looked like any ordinary couple in the world, not the emperor and empress. "I heard that the red plum blossoms in the imperial garden are blooming. They are particularly beautiful."
"Let's go." Xiao Ji took her hand and walked over there. "I'll pick a few branches and put them on your desk later, okay?"
Xie Yao smiled, "Then I want the best looking one."
"Of course." Xiao Ji answered very confidently. Wasn't it easy for him to take action?
In the end, Xiao Ji and Xie Yao were defeated.
Xie Yao looked at Hongmei and said with a smile: "Since there are too many, let's give some away."
On this day, the banquet in Liuguang Palace ended.
Cheng Fengqi came out a little later, and his eyes unconsciously fell on the figure not far away.
This has almost become a habit of his, his eyes always follow her unconsciously!
"Master Cheng."
At this moment, a voice was heard. It was Si Nan, who was dressed in black and holding a few red plum blossoms in his hands.
"Secretary." Cheng Fengqi said politely.
Si Nan handed the red plum in his hand to Cheng Fengqi and said, "This is a gift from His Majesty to you."
"Your Majesty said, if there are flowers to be picked, pick them now, don't wait until there are no flowers left to pluck."
Cheng Fengqi's heart trembled. What does this mean?
He didn't dare to think too much and took the flower first, "Please, Guard, thank Your Majesty for me." After saying that, he looked in Xuan Yue's direction again as if possessed by a ghost.
Only then did he realize that Xuan Yue also had a bunch of red plum blossoms in her hand, and her eyes were now on him.
The two of them looked at each other from a distance, separated by the crowd.
Cheng Fengqi was not sure whether Xuan Yue had received a message from His Majesty, but among all the people present at this moment, only the two of them received plum blossoms.
Cheng Fengqi suddenly felt some courage for no reason, and chased in the direction where Xuan Yue was, his steps hurried, getting faster and faster.
When they left, there were not many people around. Most of them had been drinking and were walking and chatting with their families, and did not notice him.
He went to the palace alone for the banquet today and did not bring his family.
Xuan Yue and Xuan Shu did bring it with them, but Master Xuan and Madam Xuan left early, so Xuan Shu went back with them first.
Perhaps because he noticed someone was chasing him, Xuan Yue's steps became faster and faster, with a hint of an attempt to escape.
Cheng Fengqi followed faster and faster, and this time, he arrived in front of Xuan Yue's carriage.
He stood in front of the carriage, looking at Xuan Yue stubbornly, with the red plum blossoms in his arms, but his stubborn eyes were more dazzling than the red plum blossoms in the snowy night.
Xuan Yue's heart trembled when he saw this, "Did Lord Cheng drink too much?"
Cheng Fengqi's Adam's apple rolled, "Lord Xuan, I have a few words to say." Xuan Yue had already boarded the carriage, and he stood in front of the carriage, with a sufficient distance between them.
When things got quiet, the two could only smell the subtle fragrance of plum blossoms.
Xuan Yue lowered her eyes, "Master Cheng, please speak."
She restrained her words, but her hands tightened slightly under her sleeves, and her heart was lifted.
What would Lord Cheng say?
Cheng Fengqi said, "Master Xuan, please wait for me for a moment."
"It's a snowy night and the wind is strong. Lord Xuan, please close the carriage door to avoid the cold wind."
Xuan Yue subconsciously asked: "Where is Master Cheng?"
Cheng Fengqi was very sincere, "I, I'm right here, I'm fine."
Xuan Yue paused, "Master Cheng, please come up."
She kept telling herself in her heart that Cheng Fengqi had just blocked an assassination attempt for her some time ago, and he was weak and could not catch a cold.
She just couldn't bear to see her benefactor feel cold towards her, and there was absolutely no other intention.
"Thank you Lord Xuan for your kindness, but I don't need it." Cheng Fengqi was still restrained.
Originally, Xuan Yue's heart was in turmoil after she finished speaking, but being rejected by Cheng Fengqi again aroused her stubborn temper. She immediately reached out and grabbed Cheng Fengqi's wrist, "Come up."
"Otherwise, I'll leave now."
Xuan Yue's threat was very effective. After she said that, Cheng Fengqi had already gotten on the carriage before his brain could react.
Bang.
The sound of the carriage door closing was so clear in this quiet snowy night.
The carriage was not very spacious. The two of them sat in the dark, and they seemed to be able to clearly feel each other's breathing and body temperature.
The subtle fragrance of plum blossoms kept drilling into their noses.
Xuan Yue felt that the wine at the banquet tonight was a bit too much. She had only taken two sips, but now she was already tipsy.
She calmed herself down and asked, "What does Master Cheng want to say?"
Cheng Fengqi said: "Wait a little longer."
Xuan Yue was puzzled, but did not ask any more questions. The carriage fell silent for a moment, with only the quiet sound of the carriage rolling forward.
Boom!
Boom!
Boom!
The dull sound of bells spread in the night, telling everyone in the capital that the old year had passed and the new year had arrived.
"Xuan Yue."
Cheng Fengqi's voice sounded at this time, "Happy New Year."
The sound of the bell seemed to float to the horizon. In Xuan Yue's ears, only Cheng Fengqi's words echoed continuously.
"Happy New Year." Xuan Yue responded subconsciously, not even sure what she was saying.
After another short silence, Cheng Fengqi prepared to get off the carriage. Although they were colleagues, it was not their shift after all, and they were alone...
The corner of his clothes was grabbed by someone, and he was forced to stop.
"Lord Cheng is looking for me today just for this matter?" Xuan Yue's voice was filled with some disbelief.
Just now, Cheng Fengqi blocked her carriage and stood in front of it, blowing in the cold wind in the snowy night... She thought that what Cheng Fengqi was going to say was something very important.
The result is this.
Cheng Fengqi hugged Hongmei tightly in his arms, and a little courage suddenly arose in his heart. He said, "Originally it was just for this matter, but now... I still have a few words to say."
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