Just like he didn't know how he was immobilized at first, Ouyang Yue now had no idea how he was awakened.

He looked at Cheng Qijiu in silence, not knowing what to say for a moment, and Cheng Qijiu gave him a sweet smile in return.

Looking at the cute and soft Ninth Prince, no, now he should be called the Little Prince.

Ouyang Yue felt as if he had met his nemesis.

With the arrival of this little ancestor, he would most likely lose the possibility of pretending to be dead. If he insisted on leaving, he might really be sent away by Cheng Qijiu.

Facts have proved that even after being awakened by the Little Prince, he was indeed sent away.

That night, Ouyang Yue received the emperor's edict, appointing him as the accompanying military doctor to escort the envoys back to the country. Along the way, not only did the Fourth Prince accompany him as a translator, but the Grand Prince also led the army to escort him.

Yes, he left the palace, which was full of dangers, but he came to a more dangerous place.

However, this was also a good opportunity. Doctor Ouyang wanted to take the opportunity to fake his death on the way, but after leaving, he found that he was poisoned by the zinnia.

This zinnia was the first poison in his little picture book "Pharmacopoeia". This poison was made up of nine kinds of medicinal materials, and the antidote was also very easy. However, in order to successfully detoxify, you must know the order of the nine medicines. As long as one of the herbs is wrong, you will die on the spot.

Ouyang Yue didn't dare to take the risk. In order to survive, he had to survive in this entourage, and even return to the palace that he wanted to escape from within a hundred days. For a while, Doctor Ouyang was in dire straits.

Looking at the mighty team, Cheng Qijiu could only say sorry to Doctor Ouyang. Although his brothers were smart, they had never left the court. The people outside were sinister and extremely dangerous.

Doctor Ouyang was originally from the underworld, so he was naturally familiar with those routines. With him around, Cheng Qijiu was very relieved. Her brothers, I leave them to you.

As for herself, after Cheng Qijiu got Ouyang Yue's "Pharmacopoeia", he was able to teach himself medicine. He even followed the routine of ancient palace fighting stories and went to the cold palace to pick up a clever little eunuch.

The little eunuch naturally obeyed Cheng Qijiu's orders, and Cheng Qijiu also arranged him to the Imperial Hospital. Although Cheng Qijiu is not big, as a prince, she has great power.

In this kind of thing, she can do whatever she wants.

The little eunuch picked up by Cheng Qijiu is named Xiao Qianzi. Under the cultivation of the Empress Dowager, he is already loyal to Cheng Qijiu, especially since he was picked up by Cheng Qijiu when he was dying.

This life was saved by Cheng Qijiu.

While picking up the little eunuch, Cheng Jiujiu also saved the life of the third prince. This was because the princes who were implicated by the mother and the family of the mother were sent to the cold palace along with the mother. Because

his grandfather's family was corrupt, the third prince Jingren was implicated for protecting his mother. He

did not even show up at the palace banquet and family banquet. Cheng Jiujiu, who picked up the little eunuch, saw that the third prince seemed to be a little slow in action. He remembered that he was bullied in the palace, fell into the water in the winter month, and was not well taken care of because he was in the cold palace. I remember that later, the third prince became stupid.

The poor Third Prince is now so thin that he looks unrecognizable, and he doesn't have the bearing of a prince of a country at all. Cheng Jiujiu asked the eunuch to treat the Third Prince and occasionally send him some food.

After all, he is her blood brother.

In fact, the Emperor knows most of what the princes do in the harem. However, most of the time he doesn't have time to take care of it. Because Cheng Jiujiu is his most important son now, everything he does will be reported to him.

Emperor Mingsheng turned a blind eye to what Cheng Jiujiu did, and his tolerance of Cheng Jiu was also a side-effect of allowing her to save the Third Prince Jingren.

Of course he allowed it, and Emperor Mingsheng originally thought that he would warn the empress later to not be too lenient. As a result, Cheng Jiujiu came running to him right after he had just resuscitated the Third Prince Jingren.

"What's the matter, Jiu'er?" Emperor Mingsheng was used to Cheng Jiujiu running over at any time, and even used to holding him in his arms. It was only a month, and the weight of this little thing seemed to be even heavier.

No son had ever dared to pamper him like this, and it was the first time that Emperor Mingsheng experienced the feeling of raising a son, especially since this little thing was quite sensible and would not touch his bottom line.

"Father, I picked up someone before. Later I found out that he was my son's third elder brother. The place where the third elder brother lives is cold and remote, and he looks so pitiful." Cheng Jiujiu directly told the matter to Emperor Mingsheng, and took the opportunity to pull Emperor Mingsheng's beard to play.

The first time she pulled the beard, Cheng Jiujiu was glared at, but it was just a glare, so Cheng Jiujiu became bolder, and as long as Emperor Mingsheng held her and there were no outsiders, she would pull the beard to play.

It is said that a tiger's butt and a dragon's whisker should not be touched, and she didn't look that scary.

"What does Jiuer want to do?" Emperor Mingsheng was helpless by Cheng Jiujiu. This child really didn't know the seriousness of the matter because of his indulgence, but it was fun to have such a child sitting on his knees all day.

"Although I hope that Your Majesty will favor me the most, Third Brother is also Your Majesty's son. Your Majesty, please favor Third Brother." Cheng Jiujiu said seriously while holding Emperor Mingsheng's thigh. Then, as if he thought of something, "However, Your Majesty, you can only favor Third Brother a little bit. Just a little bit is enough. The most favored one must be Jiuer. In this palace, besides Your Majesty and Your Majesty, I want to be the most powerful one."

Cheng Jiujiu knew that Emperor Mingsheng was a suspicious and jealous emperor, so she did everything openly and asked Emperor Mingsheng to make the decision. Even if she saved someone, she would not take the credit for herself and would give it all to Emperor Mingsheng.

As for being favored, Cheng Jiujiu always brainwashed Emperor Mingsheng, telling him that he knew he was favored because his father loved him, and that his father always came before him, and then himself. And the implication was that without his father's favor, he would not be the happiest little prince.

In terms of common sense and ethics, the father comes first, and the son comes second.

This is the crucial point for Cheng Jiujiu to be favored by Emperor Mingsheng.

What she got was what you were willing to give. She was very proud of being favored, and she enjoyed being favored. In addition, all Cheng Jiujiu wanted was the fatherly love and exclusive favor of Emperor Mingsheng.

For Emperor Mingsheng, who put imperial power above all else, such behavior could be tolerated infinitely.

Emperor Mingsheng was already angry when he knew what happened to his third prince. He could be cold-hearted, but he would not allow anyone to humiliate his own offspring like that. However, as the ruler of a country, he had to consider many things before doing anything.

It was he who had put the third prince in the cold palace. Now, he could not release him suddenly. And the third prince was just like his stubborn grandfather. He would rather be beheaded than not hold his neck high and say: I am innocent.

However, a stubborn minister must still be a minister. Emperor Mingsheng would never bow to a minister. If you dare to offend the power of the emperor, you must bear the consequences. As the saying goes, thunder and rain are all grace.

Now Cheng Jiujiu's plea gave Emperor Mingsheng a step down.

That night, the third prince Jingren was taken out of the cold palace and a Jingren Palace was arranged for him.

The Third Prince Jingren thought he was going to die, but he was taken out of the cold palace in less than half a day. "?"

"It is His Majesty who pities you. Don't go against His Majesty in the future. After all, you are His Majesty's heir." The Grand Eunuch Zhang represented Emperor Mingsheng. He deliberately said a few words when he left.

If it was an ordinary concubine who was favored and flourished and declined, it would not be the turn of Eunuch Zhang to say anything. But, after all, this is the blood of the emperor. Once His Majesty sees her, she will definitely be reused in the future.

But the premise is that you must not make His Majesty angry again.

"Thank you, Eunuch Zhang." The Third Prince Jingren has been in the cold palace for a long time, and he also knows the truth of the warmth and coldness of human feelings. If his father had not really forgiven him, Eunuch Zhang would not have said so.

But what he didn't understand now was why his father suddenly took him out of the cold palace?

What happened in the court?

No, it shouldn't be.

Those who had pleaded for his grandfather and mother were all implicated, and no one was willing to help him. Even his father ignored him for ten years after he contradicted him. Why was it so sudden?

After several attempts, the third prince Jingren finally learned from the eunuch who brought him medicine that it was the prince who pleaded for him. Prince? Which prince? The third prince Jingren had been in the cold palace for many years. Apart from not being starved to death, he had no idea what was happening outside.

As for Cheng Jiujiu, he only vaguely remembered that on that day four years ago, his father was very happy, and even he, who was in the cold palace, got a rare full meal.

If he remembered correctly, that little Jiu'er was probably only four years old.

Plead for himself?

Because he had some friendship with the little eunuch, the little eunuch finally said with difficulty: The little prince picked him up, then walked into the cold palace to have a look, and by the way saved the third prince who was about to die of illness.

The word by the way is very spiritual and even very reasonable. The third prince Jingren couldn't think of a more appropriate reason.

The little prince was playing around in the palace, saved a little eunuch, and saved himself by the way. After discovering that he was a prince, he asked his father to release him.

He and Cheng Jiujiu had never met before, and Cheng Jiujiu was only four years old. He saved him just because he was going to die, so he saved him. It was so simple and pure that the Third Prince Jingren, who was suffering in the cold palace, felt a little uncomfortable.

After leaving the cold palace, his food, clothing and other expenses were allocated according to the normal princes.

The Third Prince Jingren always suspected that all this was a dream. After resting for three days, the Third Prince Jingren could not sit still. He sent someone to invite the little prince, but Cheng Jiujiu did not come. Instead, Zhang, the chief steward of the Yu study, came again and said that His Majesty the Emperor summoned him.

His Highness Jingren was a little hesitant. After all, he had such a fierce quarrel with his father, and was even a little disrespectful. This sudden summons... Seeing his hesitant expression, Chief Steward Zhang waved his whisk and comforted him, "Don't worry, Third Prince. It's His Highness the Crown Prince who is with His Majesty. I heard that you wanted to find His Highness the Crown Prince, so I asked you to come over."

As for why he said that, isn't it because Cheng Jiujiu is the most favored person now? This person was saved by the little prince, so he must have a bright future in the future.

In addition to the previous record of driving the eldest prince out of the palace, the little prince Cheng Jiujiu also had a heroic record of making His Highness the Fourth Prince be reused, and the sixth princess, who is now in the limelight, also benefited from it. Nowadays, the translation matters are all handled by the Sixth Princess.

Moreover, because she knows the languages ​​of other foreign countries, the Sixth Princess has received a special honor from His Majesty the Emperor, that is, the Sixth Princess is the only princess who can freely choose her husband!

The princes and princesses who are usually not optimistic have become the backbone of resisting spies. Emperor Mingsheng looked at Cheng Jiu and smiled, "Your royal brother and sister are surprisingly outstanding."

"Sons and ministers are all the descendants of father, of course they are excellent!" Cheng Jiu raised her chin proudly. She didn't want any credit. If they were not excellent, there would be no such effect. The more you think other descendants are excellent, the better. After all, her ultimate dream is to be a leisurely prince.

The greater the ability, the greater the responsibility. Therefore, every time Emperor Mingsheng praised himself, Cheng Jiujiu quietly pushed the credit away and then flattered him.

The little prince Cheng Jiujiu always managed to make Emperor Mingsheng happy, but the little prince just followed the emperor and pulled his beard at every turn. Eunuch Zhang was frightened every time he saw it, but the more times he was frightened, the poor little prince got used to this kind of operation.

"Thank you for your advice, Eunuch Zhang." The third prince Jingren followed Zhang Zongguan, but he was still worried.

Until he arrived at Yu's study and saw the little prince wearing a bright yellow jacket and holding his father's beard, he felt that it was even more dreamy than when he was released from the cold palace.

In his memory, would the unkind and cold-blooded father be so tolerant of someone?

"Ahem!" Emperor Mingsheng coughed, and Cheng Jiujiu immediately let go of his little paw, acting as if nothing had happened.

"Greetings to my father and the crown prince." The respectful attitude of the third prince Jingren formed a sharp contrast with Cheng Jiujiu.

Seeing his dazed look, Cheng Jiujiu didn't doubt how this man was locked up in the cold palace for ten years. He really didn't know how to deal with things. He was not as good as her eldest brother. Although the eldest brother was arrogant, he also knew how to flatter. This third brother was really like a wooden man.

Look, your words made Emperor Mingsheng in a bad mood.

With a sigh, this was the person she begged to release, so she had to help him again. So Cheng Jiujiu ran to the third brother Jingren, "How come you only know how to pay your respects? Why don't you thank your father for letting you out!"

As a result, the third prince Jingren was still stunned. He looked at Cheng Jiu blankly, "Thank you, Your Highness the Crown Prince, for your plea."

Hey! You idiot, you don't know how to flatter her but don't hurt her. She saved you only because you are her blood brother, but she didn't think of pulling you down. If you are really capable, you should do something. If you have the ability, you should snatch her position as the crown prince. It would be great if you could help her become a leisurely prince. You are hurting her by acting like you are grateful to her!

Cheng Jiu climbed up the stool with his short legs, and then his height was barely as high as the shoulders of the Third Prince Jingren. Cheng Jiu looked up and educated him seriously, "If it weren't for the kindness of father, you would not be able to leave the cold palace even if you were the prince. Father is the best father in the world. It is your blessing that you and I have the same father!"

"Thank you, father." This time, it was a kneeling ceremony. Cheng Jiu's words also made the Third Prince Jingren understand that although father is father, he is first and foremost the emperor.

The emperor's grace is so great that he must be thanked first.

The stubborn Third Prince also realized his mistakes in the past ten years, and the anger in Emperor Mingsheng's heart was dissipated a lot, especially Cheng Jiu's words that he was the best father in the world, which made him let go of the Third Prince's rudeness.

My son is ignorant, just teach him a lesson. He has suffered a lot in the past ten years. Emperor Mingsheng looked down at the Third Prince Jingren, looked at his thin shoulders, and ordered him to stand up.

"Where do you want to work in the future?" Now the Third Prince has no foundation except relying on himself, and Emperor Mingsheng is ready to give him a way out. Emperor Mingsheng will not regret punishing him, but he has promised Cheng Jiujiu to pamper the Third Prince, and he must do it.

"Your son..." The Third Prince Jingren hesitated. He knew that his father had forgiven the past, but he still wanted to overturn his grandfather's case.

"You haven't given up yet?" Emperor Mingsheng knew what he was thinking, and his face immediately darkened.

"I am guilty. Although my ancestors and they have offended my father, I believe they have never been corrupt or accepted bribes. I..."

The Third Prince Jingren knelt there in fear. Before he could finish his words, he was interrupted by Cheng Jiujiu, "It was because they disrespected my father first. They are guilty of disrespecting my father. My father is the emperor. It is their fault that they dared to offend the dragon's might. Why do you want to make my father sad for others? My father has worked so hard."

Looking at the stubborn Third Prince, Cheng Jiujiu really felt tired. You ask for help. This attitude is really easy to get beaten. However, if such a person becomes an official, he will be an honest official who serves the people. Okay, she is helping you.

"Father, I was wrong." Cheng Jiujiu's words awakened His Highness Jingren, and he was the one who had overstepped his authority.

Cheng Jiujiu said something that he had not said, although this child was a little bit annoying to protect him no matter what, but the feeling of being protected was unexpectedly good. Emperor Mingsheng held Cheng Jiu in his arms, looking happy, "Little Jiu is more reasonable than you."

"Your son knows his crime."

"If you want to clear your grandfather's name, that's fine. Your father can pave the way for you, but you need to get up from the bottom and dig out the termites in the court bit by bit. If you only overthrow the one at the top, the termites below will still corrode our prosperous dynasty." "

Your son understands." Emperor Mingsheng's words made the eyes of the third prince Jingren shine with the same spirit. He just thought that his father was incompetent before, but now after listening to his father's words, he understands his father's good intentions.

It turns out that his father knew everything.

Even the Third Prince Jingren remembered what his mother said before she died. His father was a great emperor. He might be cruel, cold-blooded, and even a little bloodthirsty, but he was definitely not incompetent. He should not hate his father because of his mother's death. If he wanted to redress the injustice of his grandfather and mother, he still had to rely on Emperor Mingsheng.

Because of his mother's teachings, the Third Prince Jingren had no hatred, but he was resentful.

Perhaps, he had to get to know his father again.

The mother of the Third Prince Jingren came from a scholarly family. Even though she was banished to the cold palace, Prince Jingren had read all kinds of books. He understood many principles, but he just didn't have the opportunity to display them.

In the end, the Third Prince was placed in the court by Emperor Mingsheng.

After he was familiar with the rules of the court and had accumulated some personal connections, he sent the Third Prince Jingren to provide relief to flood-stricken and insect-infested areas.

As the third prince of the dynasty and the third emperor, the Third Prince Jingren lived up to the expectations of the people.

He even changed from being desperate to clear his grandfather's name at the beginning to wanting to do practical things for the people later. He carried his father's imperial sword and only had his father to support him.

Now he has no weaknesses.

In fact, because he didn't even have a wife or concubine, the Third Prince Jingren became a person that corrupt officials were afraid of.

The court was prosperous.

Cheng Jiujiu was one step closer to stepping down as the crown prince and becoming a leisurely prince.

Although Empress Xiande wanted Cheng Jiujiu to not rely so much on Emperor Mingsheng, she also knew that everything she and Jiuer had was due to the favor of Emperor Mingsheng.

Seeing Jiuer smiling all day long, Empress Xiande was not so worried. As long as her child is happy, then as a mother, it doesn't matter what happens.

Time passed quickly, and the peach blossoms in the palace bloomed. Cheng Jiujiu's little cotton jacket could finally be changed into a single piece of clothing, which made it more convenient for Cheng Jiujiu to climb trees and dig out bird nests.

At the same time, the army that escorted the envoys finally returned to the court after three months. It is said that they brought back countless cattle, sheep, horses and foreign specialties.