my demon

Chapter 101

Zhu Rufeng dragged Cheng Enhou all the way like a dead dog into a huge iron cage, locked the chains, and looked at Cheng Enhou coldly.

Both Sun Xuexiao and Gan Rulin came out, Cheng Enhou looked at Sun Xuexiao, opened his mouth, his tongue came out hissingly, his eyes were so vicious that he seemed to spit out fire.

Gan Rulin asked: "Did the emperor say how long this anti-magic potion can last?"

Sun Xuexiao said: "It mainly depends on the mana of the other party. It is almost useless to say that it is against the emperor, but it is almost useless against monsters...it will not exceed an hour."

Zhu Rufeng said: "The emperor said that he will be interrogated, don't play him badly."

Gan Rulin looked at each other thoughtfully, only to see Cheng Enhou stretching out his hands angrily, lying on the ground, arching his back, howling for a while, and slowly turning into a red one with four legs, four A fierce beast with wings, but its face is blurred.

Gan Rulin said: "The emperor said last time that the two were Qiongqi and Taotie, what does this look like?"

Sun Xuexiao looked at it for a while: "It should be chaos."

Gan Rulin glanced at her expression: "Do you want to talk to him alone?"

Sun Xuexiao shook her head: "There's nothing to say, look at him, he doesn't even want his face anymore, he's no longer a human being."

Marquis Cheng En rushed over and knocked on the railing, Gan Rulin said: "Is this railing strong?"

Zhu Rufeng said: "The emperor gave it to him. He said it was made of mithril, which is specially used to imprison monsters. It consumes a little energy for him. Later, he will be filled with truth, put on the shackles of forbidden magic, and pull it to Ouyang. Interrogate the son-in-law and let him be punished as a human being."

Sun Xuexiao looked a little sad: "I used to hate them very much, but now I only feel pitiful when I look at them. They are beasts chasing fame, wealth and power. Back then, I almost became one of them."

Cheng Enhou bumped into the cage a few more times, lay there, and suddenly began to cry.

Zhu Rufeng took a look, and turned back to the inner hall to report the animal shape of the emperor Cheng Enhou, but saw He Changan trotting in with the imperial physician Ling Jiangxinyu in a hurry, and asked, "Boss He, what's wrong?"

He Changan wiped off his sweat slightly, and lowered his voice: "The emperor has caught a cold and has a fever, so he is not allowed to speak out."

Zhu Rufeng was a little worried, watching Jiang Xinyu rush in, and followed behind into the inner hall.

Xiao Yan untied his outer robe and crown belt, and leaned quietly on the couch alone. Jiang Xinyu came in to ask for his pulse. Slightly startled, he took the left and right wrists again, passed them one by one, and then said in a low voice: "Your Majesty, be gentle, you are attacking your heart in a hurry, with liver depression and qi stagnation, and external wind and cold. This is the case, you should think less and rest more."

Xiao Yan closed his eyes, nodded slightly, and He Changan came over to help him lie down, and invited Jiang Xinyu out to write the formula, and when the formula came out, he took it in with his own hands and presented it to Xiao Yan, Only then did he come out and order people to decoct the medicine.

Zhu Rufeng asked He Chang'an in a low voice after watching him finish commanding the servants: "This matter has been expected for a long time, and there are countermeasures. Why is the emperor still so angry?"

He Chang'an shook his head, and said with a wry smile: "This master's heart, how have you ever understood it? Since..." He lowered his voice: "When he was five or six years old when he became the throne, he rarely showed emotions , I was stupid at that time, I thought he was stupid and cowardly, but I realized later, how hidden it is!"

Zhu Rufeng said again: "This disease is very fast, if I let someone inform the emperor, the emperor should have good medicine in his hand."

He Changan quickly waved his hand: "A strict order has been specially issued. You must never tell the emperor's teacher, and you are not allowed to reveal a word when the emperor comes back."

Zhu Rufeng felt more and more incomprehensible when he heard it. Now the emperor and the emperor's teacher are like one person. They are sick and afraid that the other party will be worried. ?

But Xiao Yan has been arbitrarily assertive for many years, and if he says he is not allowed to say it, then naturally no one dares to talk too much.

The illness lasted on and off for half a month before it was considered to be fully recovered.It's just that Xiao Yan has obviously started to gradually delegate power to the government, and the cabinet has added two more bachelors, both of whom are just approaching forty, very young. Actively and enthusiastically repaying Jun'en, the work of the cabinet was greatly reduced for a while, and the pressure on the emperor to read the books in person was also much less.

Years ago, Xiao Yan recommended a large number of young officials to key positions, and made a special announcement to the world that next spring, the number of Jinshi will be increased by [-], and he will also give the Guozijian special quotas, so that he can select mathematics and Neo-Confucianism. Students with special skills do not need to take the imperial examination as supervisors, but they are directly selected for officials, but there is a one-year probationary period. If they fail to pass the one-year grinding test, they will return to the Imperial College to continue their studies.

As soon as the edict came out, all the candidates from all over the country cheered for the mighty grace of God, and all the candidates from all over the country packed their bags one after another, preparing to go to Beijing to take the exam after the new year's day.

In the cabinet, there was another decree that attracted more and more attention. The 12-year-old prince Xiao Yan joined the household department to assist in the affairs of the household department and take charge of the promotion of new grains.

As soon as this matter happened, all the ministers knew that the emperor wanted to cultivate the prince's ability to govern the country, starting with the household department, agriculture is the foundation of the world, money and food, as long as there is nothing wrong with a wise king.The Minister of the Household Department has always been known as the Da Si Nong. Now that the Minister of the Household Department has retired a few years ago, Pei Rongyun, the former minister of the Household Department, will take over. Naturally, he will do his best to assist the crown prince.

"At the beginning, when the emperor promoted Pei Rongyun, he was only 12 years old. At that time, the auxiliary prince and queen mother were all present. Although the emperor was not in charge, he still had a discerning eye. Now, the prince is also 12 years old and joins the six ministries. Pei Rongyun naturally I will do my best to assist and promote the grain, and it will be a credit to the world. Behind the prince is the support of Ouyang Wenshu and the eldest princess, so I am not afraid of standing still and pushing, this arrangement is really wonderful."

Ding Xunhua slowly poured a cup of tea at the wide long table specially reserved for the cabinet in the Star Observation Tower, watching the heavy snow outside the window, feeling emotional.Today, the university dropped out of the court, but the cabinet scholars all came to the Star Observation Tower of Qiyunzhuang to deal with some trivial matters, drink tea, and chat about things.

"Pei Rongyun was personally promoted by the emperor, so he will do his best to assist the crown prince? I heard that Pei Shangshu is a simple person, but he is not very proficient in being an official here. It is just rare for him to be loyal. The emperor promoted him for the sake of the Pei family." Grandma Renxi from the pavilion asked curiously.

Ding Xunhua took a sip of tea and said: "That's true. Pei Shangshu is indeed a capable official, but there are many capable officials in our court. Behind Pei Rongyun is the entire Pei family. When they guarded the capital, the elite of the Pei family As far as I can tell, several of the generals now belong to the Pei family. The talented people in the Pei family are talented in both civil and military skills. Pei Rongyun is indeed in Pei's family, and his talent is not particularly outstanding. The emperor values ​​his loyalty. I intend to fulfill this good story about the acquaintance of the monarch and his ministers... The Pei family is also acquainted, and with the full support of the aristocratic family, the promotion of this new grain must be unimpeded. Once the output of this field increases, the people will be able to eat. The reform of land and tax laws is inevitable. Then follow up, I don't know how many thrilling and bone-shattering thunder methods are waiting behind, I'm afraid it will affect a hundred years, let the prince start to participate from the beginning, the emperor is thoughtful and far-reaching, it is true that every time All the veterans have to admire."

A university scholar said: "At the beginning, Pei Rongyun was lucky to enjoy His Majesty's leisurely work, and some people in the court ridiculed him as a lucky minister, but now he seems to be a capable official who is going to join the cabinet. Once the century-old credit for promoting grain is released, who can compare with it?" As for fighting for the front, thinking about it, the Pei family just sent the most useless idler to Beijing to entertain the auxiliary prince, but now they have no intention of doing it, it is really a sigh of destiny."

Ding Xunhua said: "It's just that the emperor is now in the age of spring and autumn, and he has faintly wanted to train the prince's own team so early. Should the prince be allowed to study for a few more years?" He looked at Ji Tongzhen who had not spoken.With a talent like Ouyang Shuwen and the Eldest Princess personally raising him, and with the help of famous officials from aristocratic families, when the crown prince is full-fledged, but the emperor is still in his prime, I'm afraid there will be internal worries at that time.

"Your Majesty is Zhongxing Mingjun, who personally fought back half of the country. He has always been wise and foresight..." Ji Tongzhen carelessly touched the wide long solid wood table: "The style of this table is really novel, and it seems that it is really suitable for discussion now. It’s much better than the small and narrow meeting hall in the palace that’s so cold in winter and so hot in summer.”

A large group of people gathered around the long table to discuss matters, and the efficiency was much higher than before. The matter was quickly settled and dispatched. Moreover, the Star Observation Tower is warm in winter and cool in summer, and now snowflakes are flying outside. Inside the glass window, But it was warm, the fireplace on one side was blazing, and the sweet smell of sweet potatoes, peanuts, and chestnuts baked by the waiters could be heard faintly.

Ding Xunhua saw that he avoided talking about it, and cursed an old fox in his heart. The other scholars in the cabinet had already laughed and joked: "Isn't it a rare thing? Nowadays, only the Qin Tianjian and the Ministry of Households can enter in the Manchu Dynasty, but there is no such level Only our wenyuange bachelors are qualified to discuss matters in the building."

Everyone was a little proud. The emperor had just promoted two young officials with outstanding achievements in the local government to the Wenyuan Pavilion. In an instant, the officials all over the world were excited, and it became a lifetime honor to enter the cabinet.

Ji Tongzhen said: "The emperor told me before that the cabinet will be expanded to 13 people. After that, there will be more affairs, and you will have to work hard."

Everyone was a little confused about the number: "Why is it thirteen? Is it because the emperor already has someone in mind?"

Ji Tongzhen said: "Nine states and four seas."

Everyone nodded in praise again, and someone said worryingly: "I saw the emperor's account the other day, and I heard the emperor's voice was hoarse..."

Ji Tongzhen coughed lightly: "Speak carefully."

It is a sin to spy on the emperor's trace and the holy body. Everyone held their breath and dared not speak again. These days, the emperor's expression was tired and his throat was hoarse when discussing affairs, which was very obvious. Apparently it looked like Eucharistic discomfort, but he still insisted on discussing the matter.

The current emperor is a once-in-a-thousand-year-old sage master Mingjun. Now the emperor suddenly appoints the young prince to be in charge of the six ministries, and then suddenly lets go of the court affairs. It will inevitably make the courtiers worry. After all, the peaceful and prosperous era of Great Yan has just begun , the emperor must be in good health, the people are so lucky.

Undoubtedly, someone whispered about the shocking event before: "I heard that the Marquis of Cheng'en has quietly seized the title, convicted him of exile and exile, and the Queen Mother has gone to Xijing again."

Someone else said with a bit of taboo: "Don't talk about it, it's about to be sealed for the Chinese New Year, so let's look for something less."

Everyone sighed in unison, feeling that the past year had been too much thrilling, and seeing that the Chinese New Year was coming, it was really great.

A cabinet bachelor said softly: "Eh? Then the one riding a horse is the emperor teacher?"

Now a group of people have all stood by the french windowsill and looked down, and they saw the snowflakes fluttering, one of them was riding a fine white horse, with a straight posture, driving the horse straight from the foot of Qiyunzhuang Mountain, no one was there. Blocking him, he saw that the heavily guarded gate of the villa was opened for him layer by layer. The white horse drove straight in without hindrance.

"Blonde, there is no doubt that he is the emperor's master. He really came back before the seal. We can have a good festival this year."

"It's only been more than a month. Kyushu is gone? That's really hard work."

The emperor's sense was very keen, and when he was driving the horse, he still raised his head slightly and looked in their direction. Everyone only saw the golden eyes shining in the wind and snow, and their eyes were like lightning. , Feeling awe in my heart.

However, he quickly withdrew his gaze and looked straight ahead. The coercion of being disturbed and displeased was withdrawn, his sharp edge was restrained, and his expression was soft.Everyone was in awe, Ji Tongzhen said: "Your Majesty welcomes you personally."

Sure enough, he saw Xiao Yan wearing a black cloak and braved the wind and snow, coming out from behind the tower, with a graceful demeanor, bright and cold, Jiu Yao drove his horse towards him, but he did not avoid it, and only slightly raised his head to look at the person coming .The Jiuyao horse did not lose momentum, bent slightly, stretched his arms, and pulled Xiao Yan onto the horse. The two rode together and turned straight to the back of the tower. In just a few breaths, the hoof marks left by the fast horse have been smoothed by the wind and snow.

All the scholars in the cabinet were silent for a long time before Ding Xunhua whispered to Ji Tongzhen: "Old Ji, you said that the emperor expanded the cabinet because he actually wanted to relax himself."

The holy driver welcomes you in person in the snow!What an honor!

Ji Tongzhen chuckled: "I don't dare to speculate about what I want."

Inside the thirteenth floor of the White Tower.

The wind and snow are howling outside the window, but the spring breeze is light in the bedroom.

Xiao Yan's crow-feather-like black hair fell down on his smooth back, and Lich gently touched Xiao Yan's slender neck, sliding all the way to the slightly protruding shoulder blades, suddenly a little surprised: "Why did you lose weight so much?" many?"

Xiao Yan's whole body was like a tight bow, panting slightly and lifting his eyelashes, the eyelashes were already full of tears, and the ends of his eyes were flushed, he glanced sideways at Lich's golden eyes, there seemed to be a whole galaxy under the light golden eyelashes Brilliant: "For the sake of the king, people are haggard."

The Lich laughed, lowered his head and kissed the watery eyes, comforted and stroked him, but pushed it in a little deeper, Xiao Yan took another breath, his face flushed and buried half of his face Inside the pillow, the pure white silk surface was immediately soaked with tears.Lich then bit his reddened ear, and smiled softly: "Why haven't you seen me for a while, so sensitive...too excited?"

At this moment, the two are most connected in heart, and the Lich only feels waves surging up in his chest, and all he feels is the turbulent love under the expression of the other's forbearance, as if he has not seen each other for just a month, and the other's love for him is becoming more and more restrained Unstoppable, abundant and majestic.He became more and more joyful: "It seems that a long absence is better than a newly married one, which makes sense." He pressed the back of Xiao Yan's trembling hand, then slowly covered his back, comforting and kissing him carefully, but his movements Still strong and fast.

Xiao Yan frowned, his eyelashes trembled wildly, his breath was shattered by the lich, but he could only helplessly twist his waist slightly, his slender legs struggled and kicked the blanket on the bed until it fell to Xiaoxing flower carpet.But this one was like a mayfly shaking a tree, completely unable to compete with the power that was blatantly crucified, it could only pant and tears kept falling, the corners of its eyes were flushed, and the lich felt more and more pity.

After the two had a good meal, Xiao Yan closed his eyes and fell asleep exhausted. Lich just wanted to get up and get some water to drink, but found that his hair was still firmly held in Xiao Yan's hands .

The wet long hair seemed to stick to his back, his lips were flushed by kisses, Xiao Yan's eyes were closed, the tip of his nose and eye circles were red, he was clearly exhausted, his breath was long and deep in sleep, but his fingers still Still stubbornly holding the lich's long golden hair, the bright hair is wrapped around his fingers, tightly held in the palm of his hand,

The Lich was a little helpless, and found that his lover was suddenly very attached to him, so he kissed him on the forehead, stopped drinking the water, hugged him and lay down, and the two simply hugged each other and slept first.

The wind and snow were raging outside the tower, they lived in peace, and the years were peaceful.