The Child Emperor

Before Cui Xiaojun entered the gate of Hou's mansion, a servant came out to congratulate him, saying that Hou Juan had returned. Cui Xiaojun smiled and ordered the reward. She sent Du Motian and Buming out of the city a few days ago to meet Marquis Juan, but after hearing the news, she was both surprised and happy. After getting off the sedan chair, she couldn't help but flutter.

But she controlled it very well and didn't show too much excitement in front of the servants. She returned to the inner house, but Hou Juan was not there. Only when she asked, did she know that Hou Juan went straight to the study soon after returning.

The maid ran to the study to check the situation, and came back soon, reporting that Hou Wan was taking a nap, and said that she would wake him up as soon as the lady came back.

Cui Xiaojun didn't let anyone wake Juan Hou. Anyway, she had something to do, so she went to the back hall and ordered someone to invite Juan Hou's entourage, if they didn't rest.

Don't go back to Zuixianlou, Du's grandson and Meng E came to see his wife.

To the grandson of the Du family, Cui Xiaojun just expressed gratitude, and did not give rewards like ordinary servants. This is a great kindness, and the current Huanhou couple has not been able to repay.

Cui Xiaojun was a little confused about the guard "Chen Tong". She had never heard of this person, and she recognized at a glance that he was a woman disguised as a man. This had nothing to do with flaws, it was purely an intuition.

Meng E did not deliberately speak in a male voice, "My name is Meng E, I used to be a palace guard."

Hearing that Meng E was a bodyguard, Du's grandfather and grandson were surprised, but Cui Xiaojun was very happy. He stepped forward and grabbed Meng E's hand and deliberately said a few more words to her. "It's commensurate.

Cui Xiaojun dealt with some affairs in the mansion again, and finally didn't want to wait any longer, and moved to the study.

The maid gently placed the food and drink tray on the desk and quietly exited. Cui Xiaojun stood in the middle of the room and stared at the Hou Juan on the cot for a while. He hadn't seen him for more than six months. There is also a bit of wind and frost in it.

Han Ruzi was exhausted, and the running around for many days showed his power. He didn't get enough sleep last night, and he yawned a lot after returning home. He wanted to sleep for a while, but he didn't wake up after more than an hour. .

When Juan Hou was away, Cui Xiaojun often came to the study, and together with the maid, kept the house spotless, and sometimes sat on a chair to read a book, so when he walked to the desk, he could see the changes on it at a glance: Juan Hou turned out again. I have read more than ten pages of national history.

Cui Xiaojun smiled, sat on the chair, picked up the book and continued to read, the room was very quiet, she could clearly hear Juan Hou's breathing, she didn't like this type of book very much, but today she read it with relish, even I poured myself a glass of wine, turned it slowly in my hand, and took a sip occasionally.

I don't know how long it took, the maid suddenly ran in and gestured to the lady, indicating that things were urgent.

Cui Xiaojun put down the wine and book, glanced at Juan Hou who was still sleeping, walked out of the study, and closed the door gently.

"The empress dowager has an order, please enter the palace immediately, the sedan chair is already waiting outside."

"The Queen Mother..." Cui Xiaojun was stunned for a moment, wanting to wake up Wanhou to discuss it, but she had entered the palace several times before, and each time she came out after a short while, thinking that it was the same this time, she hesitated for a moment, and did not disturb the The sleeping husband hurried to the front yard with the maid.

I met Meng E on the way. She had changed into women's clothes. Like the maid in the mansion, she stepped forward and said, "I'll accompany my wife to the palace."

"Of course it's better." Cui Xiaojun asked his maid to stay, "Wait for Hou Juan to wake up and tell him that I will be back soon."

More than a dozen eunuchs and maids came to the palace, as well as a team of resident guards. The pomp was larger than before. Cui Xiaojun recognized one of the female officials, and without asking more, boarded the sedan chair with Meng E and headed to the palace.

After dark, Han Ruzi finally woke up, feeling very excited, and the lost strength and spirit seemed to have returned.

He saw the book and the remnants of wine on the table at a glance, "come here."

The maid pushed open the door and came in, "Marquis tired, you're awake."

Han Ruzi didn't recognize her, "You are..."

"The slave's name is Lvzhu, and she is the maid next to Madam."

"Oh." When Han Ruzi left home, the maid next to Cui Xiaojun was still the maid from the past. For some reason, he changed her person. He didn't care, and asked, "Has the madam been here?"

"Well, come here, don't let us wake the tired Hou."

Thinking that his wife was by his side just now, Han Ruzi smiled, "Where is she now?"

"I entered the palace on an order, just left..."

"What?" Han Ruzi was startled, and even his voice changed.

The maid Green Bamboo smiled and said, "Don't worry, Marquis Tien, Madam often enters the palace and never spends the night in it. She will come out in two hours at most."

"Madam often goes to the palace?" Han Ruzi was even more surprised. He had never seen her mention this in Cui Xiaojun's letter.

"Yeah, I used to accompany my wife to the palace, but today it's the one brought back by Hou Juan..."

"Meng E."

"Yes, sister Meng E sent her to the palace."

Han Ruzi felt relieved, "Who will Madam meet in the palace?"

"It's not Concubine Cui, it's Wang Meiren."

Han Ruzi's heart was put down a little, and he smiled and said, "I see, you go down. If Madam comes back, come and let me know immediately, no matter what I am doing."

"Yes."

The maid withdrew, but Han Ruzi didn't know what to do. During the day, he didn't talk much with the "Chun Yu Xiao" who didn't know the truth or not. He didn't clarify many issues, but now he has no clue.

He sat on the chair for a while, and vaguely felt that there was still the residual warmth left by the wife on it. He picked up the book and read it. Cui Xiaojun turned more than 20 pages. It was obvious that after sitting here for a long time, she was tired. There was a bamboo bookmark on the page Hou had read.

"Come..." Han Ruzi remembered that Zhang Youcai was not with him, and most of his cronies stayed at Shenxiongguan, so he got up, drank half a glass of the remaining wine, and went to find Du's grandfather and grandson in person. ask.

"When did you stop doing things for the lady? Also, how did you get in touch with the hopeful people?"

After all, Du Chuanyun has been practicing Qigong since childhood and has an excellent physique. He has been running around longer than Han Ruzi, but he has recovered faster. He slept last night, and today is the same as usual, but he is unwilling to enter the study and stands at the door , you can push the door out at any time.

Du Motian replied: "Don't die came to you on the initiative a month ago. He had helped Marquis Juan, so Madam trusted him very much, and those who hoped for anger kept in touch with Don't Live."

"Don't tell me what to call that watcher?"

"Mr. Huangfu."

Han Ruzi hummed, thinking that he had indeed made a mistake, and it was even less likely that Chunyu Xiao was the one who was looking forward to it.

A servant ran in in a hurry, and Han Ruzi was overjoyed, thinking that his wife was back, but the servant just said that there was someone outside the gate asking to see him, claiming to be Yang Feng, an acquaintance of Marquis Juan.

There have been many new people in the House of Marquis Juan, and they don't recognize the former headmaster anymore.

Han Ruzi got up immediately, ran out of the study, and went to meet him in person.

Du Chuanyun stepped aside and said to his grandfather, "When will the favor we owe Eunuch Yang be repaid?"

"His favor has been paid off long ago. After careful calculation, he still owes us."

"Hey, if you didn't say it sooner, why are we staying in the House of Marquis?"

"Alas, human affection is a mountain. After turning over one, there is another one. We don't owe Yang Feng, but we owe it to Hou Juan and his wife."

"No, they owe us more or less." Du Chuanyun's eyes widened, he never imagined that he had done so many things and still owed Hou Wanhou, it was like throwing dice. , the silver is a few taels less.

Du Motian was in a good mood, and patted his grandson's head lightly, "Walking with me for so long, don't you even understand the truth? Human feelings have always been a mess, you owe me and I owe you, and in the end It has become a friendship, and now let you leave Juanhou, can you do it?"

Du Chuanyun scratched his head, "This...it's a bit reluctant, I'm still thinking of becoming a general with Marquis Juan one day."

"You're a general? It's better to harm less people."

Du Chuanyun laughed a few times, "Then what happened to Yang Feng? The debt of favor has been paid off, and we have nothing to do with him."

Du Motian put away his smile, "Yang Feng is a weird person. He understands and makes use of the rivers and lakes, but he never misses him, and he never owes a debt of love. Be careful to deal with him."

Du Chuanyun nodded in agreement, "Eunuchs are all weirdos... that's not right, Cai Xinghai is completely different from Yang Feng."

Han Ruzi brought Yang Feng in, Du Chuanyun closed his mouth immediately, remembered what his grandfather said, and nodded to Yang Feng reservedly, how serious and serious his expression was, instead it was Du Motian, clasping his fists in greeting.

Yang Feng ignored Du Chuanyun at all and only returned the salute to Du Motian.

Han Ruzi couldn't contain the excitement in his heart, and said loudly: "Yang Gong has resigned from the position of the Northern Army Commander Shi. From now on, he will be the head of the Marquis of Tired Mansion again."

Du Motian smiled and said, "Congratulations to Juan Hou for getting another general. Uh, you guys can talk, we won't bother you."

Han Ruzi's intention to compete for the throne has already been made public, and he is not in a hurry to talk secretly, saying: "You two are my right-hand man, I will not be seen outside, please stay and discuss important matters together."

Du Motian looked at Yang Feng, and Du Chuanyun shouted: "Great, finally let me participate in the big event, don't let me run errands again, it's very tiring to perform light work, and it's not specially used for sending letters."

Han Ruzi smiled and invited the three to take a seat, and then asked Yang Feng, "Why did the champion let you go?"

"Champion Hou doesn't need me anymore." Yang Feng replied flatly.

"Have you done a lot of things for Champion Hou?" Du Chuanyun asked, hearing that the debt of favor had been paid off, he had no scruples about Yang Feng.

"Well, a lot." Yang Feng admitted generously, "Champion Hou should not show his face when he just returned to Beijing. It was me who contacted the Prime Minister and all the ministers to persuade them to support Champion Hou, and hopeful people came to the door, and it was I who persuaded Champion Hou. Accepting him, I seem to have done it too successfully, and the famous person is now trusted by the champion Hou and can completely take my place."

"Hey, it turns out that Duke Yang has no place on the side of the champion, so he returned to the tired side." Du Chuanyun looked down on Yang Feng a little.

"I will always have a place here for Duke Yang." Han Ruzi didn't think so. He used to be proud to think that he could accomplish great things, but now he doesn't think so. If he can get Yang Feng's help again, he is the one who returns to Beijing. The first victory of , this victory came so easily that even he thought he was lucky.

Yang Feng didn't want to waste time, and said directly: "The son of the champion Hou was taken into the palace, so is Mrs. Wan Hou?"

Han Ruzi finally understood that Xiaojun's entry into the palace this time was unusual, "Is this the arrangement of the watcher?"

"It should be. Also, I just got the news that this competition for the throne has added a rule." Yang Feng was not interested in Mrs. Juan Hou entering the palace, and his eyes stopped on Han Ruzi's face, "You must get at least a first-rank minister. Only by being elected are eligible to compete for the throne.”