Birds on the edge of the abyss 16
Le Luo called someone in to take away the quilt and clothes that Chu Xin had dropped, then bowed and walked out.
At this time, only Chu Xin and Shen Luli were left in the room. As for Bu Nan, he had been standing guard at the door since the beginning.
"You should recuperate in the East Palace for the next few days, and don't blame yourself too much." Chu Xin looked at Shen Changle who was watching Shen Luli sleeping without blinking, and had a guess in his heart, so he reminded her.
"When did brother become ill? When did he feel so uncomfortable? Chongguang didn't even know. I feel so ashamed." Shen Changle looked at Shen Luli's beautiful profile and said in a trance.
[Ding, Chen Changle's favorability +5, current favorability 70]
"I remember that he was poisoned. He could get sick at any time and any place. It's inevitable." Chu Xinjin's eyes turned and stared at the two people's clasped hands. Suddenly,
Shen Changle, who was suddenly stabbed, choked up. He thought of what his mother had done in the past few years for no reason and was speechless immediately. The guilt in his eyes was about to overflow.
Seeing this, Chu Xin did not try to test him anymore. He just stood up and said, "Take a good rest."
Seeing that he was about to leave, Shen Changle stood up and respectfully saw Chu Xin off. Chu Xin waved his hand to signal him to stay here and left on his own.
When he walked past the screen, he glanced back and looked at Shen Changle's dark hair. He was silent for a moment, his clothes fluttered, and he walked out quickly.
When they reached the side hall door, Bu Nan and Le Luo came to greet them. Chu Xin then said, "Call Lan Huan back to the palace immediately."
"Yes, Your Highness," Bu Nan immediately agreed.
Le Luo bowed and asked, "Your Highness, just now someone from Yaohua Palace came to ask when you'd be free to come over for another gathering?"
Chu Xin rubbed his forehead, feeling a headache. His mother had no other reason to ask him to come over, but to ask him to marry the Crown Princess or to bring back some good things from somewhere.
"Didn't I just come back?"
"Perhaps the Imperial Concubine missed you too much, Your Highness. You just went to sit for half an hour and came back..." Le Luo covered her mouth and smiled, comforting her.
"Ha... I'll go there tomorrow after finishing my official business if there's nothing else important. You go and tell them so." Chu Xin walked out, wondering if she should move out of the palace and return to the Crown Prince's residence...
Originally, it was because the Emperor and the Imperial Noble Consort were too reluctant to let Chu Xin, who had already reached adulthood and was ready to move out of the palace, stay in the Eastern Palace. Now, it's good, and it's not boring to ask him to come over every now and then to discuss marriage with him...
The Chu State was an open-minded country. In fact, many families married male wives, but this was only popular in some small official circles. There were very few families above that. Only a few families secretly took male concubines, and they kept it secret as if they were doing something shameful.
People of rank 5 and above would never consider marrying a man, let alone him, the crown prince.
Thinking about the test just now, Chu Xin felt a little indifferent.
For him, Shen Changle was the most outstanding one among the few people he liked more. Chu Xin naturally had no good feelings towards Shen Luli who always stole Shen Changle's attention.
But now seeing Shen Luli's appearance, Chu Xin admitted that even though he had seen thousands of beauties, he was almost intoxicated by this beauty, so it was not surprising that he was obsessed with Shen Changle.
Anyway, that sickly guy won't live long either. It's a good idea to take advantage of this period to openly marry the man he wants. The battle for the throne is imminent, and those rats in the gutter are starting to stir. They really think that death is not fast enough and dare to jump around under his nose.
"I will reply right away," Le Luo said, bowing again.
Chu Xin watched her leave, called her back and ordered
"Take good care of the guests. If there is any neglect, you will be held responsible."
"Your servant will obey the order of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince." Le Luo was stunned for a moment, then bowed again with understanding.
Chu Xin finally got his wish and returned to the Yinghua Hall in the Gui Palace. Now he is the regent, and all matters, big and small, are under his review. The emperor is old and obsessed with Feng Shui magic and the pursuit of immortality elixir, and has no interest in state affairs. Recently, he has been resistant to Chu Xin, but he has to use him to handle state affairs. It is really ridiculous.
Chu Xin sat in his seat and looked over the memorials that he had not finished reading yesterday. He opened one of the urgent ones and recalled the scene just now. He suddenly felt like he was possessed by a demon. He was just like those dandy young men in aristocratic families who spent their days in debauchery and only thought about their lower body. It seemed that he really needed to stay away from that person.
Chu Xin closed the memorial, and Bu Nan walked in and said, "Your Highness, the Minister of Rites wishes to see you."
"Announce" Chu Xin said immediately
After the new Minister of Rites came in and saluted, Chu Xin smiled and said
"I was just about to summon you to my presence for an important matter, but I never thought you would come so soon."
The Minister of Rites also laughed and said, "Hahaha, it seems that this time, your Highness and I have a rare rapport."
Chu Xin stopped laughing and sighed that the Minister of Rites was really a fool. He had done a great job but messed it up. He was a useless person. He had no knowledge and only knew how to talk nonsense. He said indifferently:
"Well, what do you want to see?"
The Minister of Rites, realizing his flattery had backfired, gave a sheepish smile and said, "This humble official has come to attend the Heavenly Sacrifice Ceremony in ten days. I have already arranged the date with the Imperial Astronomical Observatory, and am now waiting for Your Highness to review the procedures I have submitted."
Chu Xin turned his head to look at Bu Nan, who immediately walked to the side, took out a dozen memorials from the desk on the other side, and then presented them with both hands. Chu Xin frowned and glanced at the Minister of Rites, then reached out and took the pile of memorials.
Time passed by minute by minute. Half an hour later, Chu Xin said expressionlessly, "Redo it. If you can't even do this, what use do I have for you?"
"But, this is the process I have revised. The emperor and empress worshiping the heaven together cannot be erased." The Minister of Rites wiped the sweat from his head quietly and said nervously.
"Then I ask you, my mother is in poor spirits and unwell, and my father has ordered her to remain confined for a month, not to enter or leave Zhaode Palace. What arrangements do you want me to make?"
Chu Xin looked sideways, looking at the Minister of Rites who dared to refute him with great curiosity. He felt that the other party had been kicked in the head by a donkey when he went out, and he had to explain himself.
"This... I acknowledge my mistake, but the Heavenly Sacrifice Ceremony still requires the selection of a distinguished young man from an aristocratic family to personally perform the Heavenly Worship Dance. Your Highness, you haven't yet chosen a suitable candidate from those recommended by me..."
The Minister of Rites knelt on the ground, wiped the sweat from his forehead and said tremblingly
Chu Xin looked at the portrait that was handed over with the memorial, unfolded it helplessly, and then said
"First, Xu Qingjiu, the eldest son of General Zhenyuan's mansion, married my teacher, the granddaughter of the Grand Tutor, last month. I personally attended the wedding. Married people are not allowed to perform the Heavenly Respect Dance."
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