Chapter 127
Secret Guard Department.
"Are you sure there is no trace of Yi Twelve around the Seventh Prince?"
"confirm."
The leader of the secret guards was not surprised: "Well, destroy his file."
The antidote for the three-day drunkenness is only available in the royal family. Yi Twelve had been out for so long, he must have died somewhere. However, even though they were confident in the royal secret medicine, they still carefully investigated it.
Now that it has been confirmed, there is no need to send someone specifically to deliver the antidote to Yi Twelve every three days.
After all, every time the secret guards who delivered medicine saw their dismissed predecessors living such a comfortable life, it was always easy for them to break down when they came back.
The leader of the secret guards sighed, "After being at the Seventh Prince's side for so long, dying outside the palace where no one knows about it is a rare good ending."
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Outside the palace.
At Xu Tingfeng's residence.
Qu Dubian climbed over the wall and came in, shouting, "I'm here to pick you up, Liuliu."
Yi Twelve went out and looked up: "Your Highness."
He had completely changed his outfit. Qu Watanabe's eyes lit up. "You look good in this outfit. Did your uncle pick it out for you?"
Yi Shier changed out of his black suit that hadn't changed in over a decade and put on a lake blue narrow-sleeved shirt. The soft sword at his waist was hidden in his belt, but he also had an extra knife.
He changed his posture slightly, subtly different from usual.
He looks like a handsome guard.
Xu Tingfeng came out in a wheelchair, "Yes, I picked him. After all, he will be your new personal bodyguard from now on. New person, new image."
Newcomer B Twelve stood there, letting the uncle and nephew tease him.
Qu Watanabe: "Not bad, not bad. I'll wear this to dance later."
A trace of helplessness flashed across Yi Twelve's eyes.
Xu Tingfeng laughed out loud.
Qu Dubian asked curiously: "Uncle, who is older between you and Liuliu? How old were you when you followed me, Liuliu?"
Yi Twelve couldn't remember clearly, and thought for a while: "It seems to be... seventeen?"
Xu Tingfeng: "Then I am a little older."
It turns out that Liuliu was really under 18 years old when she was with him... In her previous life, she would have been a high school student, so it's quite normal for him, as a secret guard, to like milk tea stories.
Qu Watanabe: "Uncle, how is your leg?"
Xu Tingfeng's eyes curved: "Very good."
His internal energy had recovered to about 50% of what it was before it was wasted. His legs could barely stand for a few seconds, but he still couldn't walk.
But he could feel his legs gradually returning to life.
If it weren't for Xiao Qi, he wouldn't be able to feel anything now, and his martial arts would have been completely lost.
"That's good," Qu Dubian encouraged, "Take your time. There's no rush."
Xu Tingfeng asked him to have lunch here at noon. After lunch, she talked to him in the pavilion. She was very gentle and did not comment on his testing of drugs on himself in Xianghe River.
Qu Dubian's anxious heart gradually settled down.
My uncle is still so gentle.
He did not mention the private matter, but simply summarized it: "My father summoned me to the Purple Palace that day, and I also confirmed that he removed me from the position of candidate for the crown prince."
Xu Tingfeng: "Not surprising."
But it doesn’t matter if it is removed. Even if Xiaoqi is not the candidate in His Majesty’s mind, he will be the candidate in the minds of others.
In the competition for the crown prince, if the emperor is strong, he can clear away all the accumulated problems for the crown prince in his mind, then no matter how hard the other ministers and advisers try, it will be of no use.
If the emperor has not yet chosen a crown prince, intends to exercise checks and balances, and his control over the court is weakened, he cannot just appoint whomever he wants.
The people's hearts in the three counties will be won by Xiao Qi invisibly.
For example, the future allegiance of the scholars from the three counties, the goodwill of some ministers in the court, and perhaps some people believe that when a soft-hearted and sickly prince becomes emperor, the imperial power will be dispersed and the ministers' voice will be strengthened, which is actually beneficial to ambitious people.
The situation is complicated and people's minds are unpredictable. Things won't turn out the way someone wants them to.
Neither can Your Majesty.
Xu Tingfeng: "Xiao Qi, uncle has never asked you, do you want to fight?"
Qu Dubian choked and waved his hands repeatedly: "Uncle, don't! It's good for me to be an idle member of the royal family in the future. I can bring Empress Xuan to live with me when I go to the fiefdom. It's great to have money, free time and freedom."
"Look at my father. He is so tired every day."
Xu Tingfeng handed him the handkerchief, not knowing whether to laugh or cry: "Slow down."
Qu Dubian wiped his mouth and said, "And I know myself that I am not suitable for that position." His soul is still that of a modern man, and the ancient imperial power is cold, which will freeze his heart as well.
He likes to be lively and doesn't want to be alone.
Xu Tingfeng: "You don't want to, but maybe someone will follow you secretly."
For example, that kid Xia Fuyang.
"Who is so short-sighted?"
Xu Tingfeng: “…”
Qu Watanabe: "Well, just kidding. But it's their business if they follow me, and it's my business how I live. It's too tiring to put other people's expectations on yourself, and it's easy to waste energy."
Xu Tingfeng looked at his smiling face and said, "Okay, uncle will also live with you from now on."
Qu Watanabe said happily: "Welcome, welcome."
But it’s a long way to go before he can be crowned king, and he has to stay in the capital for a long time. In two years, he will build a palace, and he can do some fun things in it now.
Xu Tingfeng: "Have you been to see your grandmother?"
Qu Watanabe: "I'll go right away. I'll have lunch at my uncle's place, dinner at my grandmother's place, and sleep the night away."
Xu Tingfeng urged: "Then go quickly, don't make her wait anxiously."
Qu Dubian nodded, packed some delicious food made by his uncle, and took Liuliu to his grandmother's house.
Not long after they left, the servant came in from the back door: "Sir."
Xu Tingfeng: "Well, the cane has been delivered to aunt."
The servant's mouth twitched slightly: "Yes."
Xu Tingfeng smiled gently.
"That's good. I spent a long time choosing."
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The mansion holding a sword.
That evening.
Qu Dubian lay on the roof and refused to come down.
"Grandma! Woohoo, you've changed!"
Wu Siwan picked up the cane and said, "My dear grandson, come down, let grandma tickle you."
Qu Dubian hugged the eaves of the roof and cried: "I really know I was wrong! I did it because I knew it was right. Next time I will definitely tell you in advance so that you don't worry. I was wrong, grandma!"
Wu Siwan: "My dear grandson, will there be a next time?"
"Gone! Gone!"
The old lady didn't let him go, and taught her grandson a lesson with full energy, "Even if this time it's for the people, you still have to take a few hits. Be obedient, grandma will be gentle."
Qu Duanbian said stubbornly: "I won't go down, grandma, you are lying."
Wu Siwan smiled lovingly: "Your uncle picked these rattan sticks by hand. It would be a waste if you don't beat them. Our Xu family advocates diligence and thrift."
Qu Watanabe: “…”
B Twelve: “…”
What a frugal person.
Qu Duanbian squatted on the roof, held his breath for a few seconds, and cried out sadly: "Uncle!"
He smiles so beautifully, but turns out to be a black-hearted person!
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The second day.
Qu Dubian returned to the palace.
He asked Liuliu to take his token to the kennel to get some Bai, and then go directly back to the prince's residence. He went to the school to attend classes.
Lao Deng is not good enough. Up to now, there are only two princesses and him still in the school.
Zhiyi is already over sixteen years old, but she still comes occasionally. However, she has recently begun to listen to Concubine Guo and often goes out with Yuan Jie'er to participate in poetry gatherings and meet unmarried men of marriageable age.
Not only was it shown to her, but also to several girls in the Xie family who were of age.
The concubine of the second brother is pregnant, and the wife of the eldest brother is also pregnant. The fourth brother has been dragging his feet and has not yet married, the fifth brother has never mentioned the idea of getting married, and the sixth brother has several concubines in the backyard, and he is still choosing his main wife, Lanpin.
After a few years, when this batch of kids have grown up, if their stepfather is still alive, they may be able to come to school.
Sihe was born when he was seven years old, and they are now seven or eight years old.
"Morning, Seventh Brother."
"Morning, Xiao Sihe."
Sihe: "Brother, Master Fang told you to go to the side hall to find him after you come."
"Hmm? Isn't it Master Xi's class today?"
"Master Fang is here too, and he wants to talk to you about something."
Qu Watanabe: "Okay, I'll go right away."
He touched Sihe's little head and went to the side hall.
A set of disaster prevention rules was spread out in front of Master Fang.
"Your Highness is here."
Qu Dubian was not surprised that Master Fang came to find him, nor was he surprised that he could see that there was something wrong with the disaster prevention rules. After all, many of the things he learned were taught by the old man in front of him.
He found a random seat and sat down.
"Master."
Master Fang: "Your Highness, it's different after going out."
Qu Watanabe: "What's different?"
Master Fang: "I feel like this code is pretty good."
The two of them did not test or deny the identity of Biandou. It can be said that Master Fang was the one who knew Qu Duanbian's true level best.
He was not surprised that the Seventh Prince could write a code for disaster prevention.
After thinking about it, he felt more joy than surprise.
"I didn't write it," Qu Dubian said casually, and said lazily, "Master, please don't point your finger at me. We just have the simplest teacher-student relationship, isn't it?"
Master Fang raised his eyebrows: "Always."
Qu Watanabe: “Hmm?”
Master Fang: "What you did in Xianghe this time should be regarded as part of the answer sheet you need to hand in when you turn sixteen."
Qu Watanabe: "Anyway, I won't hand in the rest."
"If you don't want to hand it over, then don't hand it over. Don't avoid me anymore." Master Fang was unusually quiet, not looking like a smiling old fox. He walked over to Qu Dubian and sat down. "Just come back safely."
"No matter what, I still have to hold on to some power while I'm in the capital."
Qu Dubian turned his head to look at the old man's profile, and after a moment he said, "Don't worry, Master. I'm not a fool. I'm just still in the prince's residence and can't stand in the court. When I turn sixteen, I will take up an official position and go to court. I will master the detailed measurement."
Just like fourth brother.
The duo who slacked off during court session.
After waiting until a new crown prince is appointed and the prince is enthroned and leaves the capital, he will be free.
After Qu Dubian talked things out with Master Fang unilaterally, he returned to Shunning Palace for lunch.
As soon as he entered the palace and saw Xinqing, he began to act pitiful: "Aunt Xinqing, you don't know how badly I was tricked yesterday."
"My grandmother used such a long cane to teach me a lesson. Shunning Palace is still the best. Empress Xuan never scolds me!"
Xinqing: "..."
After Qu Dubian finished humming, he shouted towards the back hall: "Madam Guo, I want to eat something delicious to replenish my body! I want to eat sweet and sour fish, the kind without bones!"
Concubine Guo looked at him with pity and said, "Okay."
Qu Dubian looked around and said, "Huh? Why isn't Empress Xuan here?"
Xin Qing then spoke up: "The Queen is at the martial arts training platform and asked me to invite you over. She said she has learned a new set of palm techniques and we should practice together."
"What palm technique?"
Qu Watanabe was curious.
After all, there are many books in the palace, and Xie Jingshan and his uncle have given them martial arts secrets in recent years, including boxing and palm techniques.
The mother and daughter have seen all the most exquisite ones.
As far as I can remember, Empress Xuan hasn't found any secret book that interested her for more than half a year.
In the dance practice room.
Concubine Xuan had her back to the door.
Qu Watanabe: "Empress Xuan, I'm here."
Concubine Xuan turned around and weighed the duster in her hand.
The smile on Qu Dubian's face froze.
So familiar...
Ostrich feathers.
Concubine Xuan: "Are you back? It's been a while since we last sparred. Come up and spar with Concubine Xuan."
Qu Du said as he stepped back, "I don't think it's necessary."
Concubine Xuan raised her eyebrows, "Xinqing! Close the door!"
Bang!
The little door closed.
Qu Watanabe: “Woo——”
He and Lao Deng are sworn enemies!
An equal and friendly mother-child exchange meeting was held in Shunning Palace.
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