Chapter 645 The Gift of Princess Taiping

At noon, the temperature rose slightly, but it was still very cold. Even in the airtight study, the cold did not decrease slightly. On the contrary, it was a little cold, but it was not cold enough to set up a brazier. This made the Empress Wu, dressed in a thick cotton and purple robe, extremely uncomfortable, and the speed of correcting the book has dropped a lot. At the end, he impatiently put the vermilion pen in his hand back on the pen holder, frowned and got up, walking back and forth in the empty study, and his eyes were full of anxiety.

Empress Wu is very annoyed, which is not ordinary annoyance. It's just because the offensive at the other end of the East Palace is really too fierce. One move after another, directly oppresses Queen Wu to deal with the difficulties. To be honest, since she married Gao Zong, Queen Wu has never been as embarrassed as today. It's enough for Luoyang Fu Yin to lose it. The problem is With the gradual increase in the promotion of good seeds, the governance of the Empress Wu has become more and more difficult, and even the embarrassment that makes it difficult for the imperial edict to get out of the court. Not to mention, most of the following states and counties are now sent to the East Palace, instead of sending them to the imperial city as usual. All this makes the Empress Wu upset, but there is no way to blame. The lower officials violated the system, because Li Xian was ordered to promote good seeds. It was reasonable for the local officials to hand over the folds to Li Xian about this matter. It was difficult for the Empress Wu to find a legitimate excuse even if she wanted to blame him.

"Dear the Empress, Dr. Ming is asking for a meeting outside the palace."

Just as the Empress Wu paced back and forth impatiently, she saw the eunuch Cheng Denggao carefully turn out from behind the screen, quickly grabbed the front of the Empress Wu, and hurried to report.

"Xuan."

Queen Wu was upset, but when she heard that Ming Chongyan was coming, she had nothing to say. She didn't even ask the reason, and directly issued a decree.

"No!"

Since Empress Wu had ordered, Cheng Denggao did not dare to delay a little. He hurriedly answered and hurriedly left the room. After a while, he accompanied Ming Chongyan from outside.

"Weichen knocked on the Queen Mother."

Although there was some ambiguity with the Empress Dowager Wu, Ming Chongzhen did not dare to have a very spoiled and delicate manner in front of the Empress Wu, and worshipped in a regular manner.

"In peace, Aiqing is so eager to find this palace, but is there anything important?"

On this cold day, Ming Chongyan's head was covered with sweat beads. Empress Wu couldn't help but be a little suspicious, so she said something.

"Weichen does have something to report to the Empress."

Ming Chongyan only said that he had something to say, but he didn't make it clear what was going to happen. Instead, he stopped talking.

"Well, you all retreat!"

As soon as she saw Ming Chongyu's behavior, the Empress Wu knew that she had a secret play, so she brushed her sleeves at the senior Cheng Deng, who was waiting on the side, and she looked flat.

"No!"

The "secret talk" between Ming Chongyan and Wuhou is not a very new thing. It is often once in more than ten days. A group of eunuchs have long been used to it. No one thinks it is very strange. They all bowed and agreed. They all withdrew from the study and waited quietly away from the study. At this time, It was nearly half an hour, and she didn't wait for the call of Queen Wu. Instead, Princess Taiping came with a food box and led several little maids.

"I've seen Her Royal Highness."

As soon as he saw that Princess Taiping arrived, Cheng Denggao couldn't help but have a numbness in his scalp for a long time. Just because he knew the inside story of the "secret talks" between Wuhou and Ming Chongyan in the past, he did not dare to let Princess Taiping break in like this. Although he was also deeply afraid of Taiping, a fierce little girl, Cheng Denggao still It was the one who bravely rushed forward and blocked the way of Princess Taiping.

"No, the queen is there?"

Under the thousands of favors of Emperor Gaozong and Wuhou, Princess Taiping has always been used to being wild in the palace. She did not show much respect for Cheng Denggao, a high-ranking eunuch leader, but waved her hand casually and wanted to go straight forward.

"Your Highness, wait a minute. The Empress has something important to discuss with the courtiers. Please wait for a moment."

Cheng Denggao didn't dare to let Princess Taiping break in so randomly. He hurriedly stretched out his hand and stopped in front of Princess Taiping.

"Presumptuous! Why don't you step back and ask for a beating!"

Princess Taiping has always been used to being unruly in the palace. She could not tolerate Cheng Denggao talk too much nonsense. She stared and scolded rudely. She twisted her little body, bypassed Cheng Denggao's straight arm, and ran straight to the study with the food box. Cheng Denggao saw this. After a few steps, he suddenly stood still. His eyes turned around and secretly smiled when no one was paying attention, but soon he restrained and turned around to stop the little maids who were about to follow up.

When Princess Taiping was young, she liked to make some snacks such as desserts and pancakes. She often sent them to share with the Empress Dowager of Wu. This is the same. Although it was strange that the Queen of Wu had arrived at noon, she had to talk about it in detail with the courtiers without passing on the meal, but she didn't think much about it. She took the not too big box and rushed straight to the study with pleasure. As soon as I walked to the screen, I suddenly heard the voice of Ming Chongyan from inside, and the word "prince" was also mentioned in my words. At that moment, I became suspicious. As soon as I stopped outside the screen and listened to a few words carefully, my face had changed greatly, and my breathing involuntarily became a little rapid.

"Someone is at the screen!"

Ming Chongyan's cultivation is already close to the realm of the master. Previously, he focused on communicating countermeasures with the Empress Wu and did not notice the arrival of Princess Taiping. However, when Princess Taiping's breathing sounded a little, he was already keenly aware that something was wrong. He immediately stopped the statement and whispered to Wuhou to remind him.

"Hmm?"

What we are talking about today is a secret in the secret. Queen Wu definitely can't tolerate anyone who dares to eavesdrop outside. Her eyebrows are up, and her expression is extremely cold. When she is about to attack, she sees that Princess Taiping has turned her head from behind the screen with a happy face, and her face can't help but condensed.

"Mom, you can try the cookies you just made while it's hot."

Princess Taiping didn't pay attention to Ming Chongjian. She jumped to Wuhou, raised the food box in her hand and said with a smile.

"Well, my mother is not hungry yet. Let's put it down first. I will definitely taste it."

Empress Wu was not sure whether Princess Taiping had heard the previous secret discussion, so she glanced at Ming Chongyan quickly. Seeing that Ming Chongyan had no special reaction, her face immediately softened. However, she was not in the mood to taste the sweet cake, but it was not easy to say it clearly, so she answered perfunctorily.

"No, mother, try it quickly. It won't smell good when it's cold."

Princess Taiping extremely doesn't want to see Ming Chongyu alone with her mother. She doesn't want to be sent out like this. In addition, the secret she heard before is so amazing that she inevitably feels a little worried, which is disguised by being coquettish.

"Taiping and good boy, I have something to talk about. Please step back first!"

Although Empress Wu favored Princess Taiping, she would never allow her to interfere with her business. At this time, when she saw that Princess Taiping was so clingy, her face immediately became serious and rudely issued an expulsion order.

"Yes, the child is leaving!"

The face of the Empress Wu was already a little uncomfortable. Princess Taiping did not dare to pester her any more. She looked aggrieved, pouted and answered. Some of them exited the study and turned back to the bedroom...

The time is coming to an end, and the sun is about to set, but Li Xian has not yet rested. He sat in front of the copywriting and corrected the folds quickly. From time to time, he also exchanged opinions with Zhang Jianzhi on something. He was very busy, but the expression on his face was not at all impatient. On the contrary, he was quite radiant. This may be called "pain and happy".

Li Xian does have an exciting reason. Since he got the power to promote the promotion of good seeds, everything has been going well. Not only the state returns, but also with the transfer of the two important ministers, Di Renjie and Luo Binwang, the situation of Li Xian's withering hands in the court has been greatly improved. In time, it is possible to The loyal ministers scattered in the states returned to the court one by one. At that time, Li Xian could have enough strength to challenge the Empress Wu in the court. Of course, although the situation was optimistic, Li Xian still did not dare to take it lightly. He always dealt with the government affairs at hand conscientiously and did not leave a trace of opportunity for the Empress Wu's party to participate in impeachment. Yes, even if today is Xun holiday, Li Xian also has no time to rest. He has been busy from the morning to now, and he is very busy.

"Your Highness, Princess Taiping sent someone to send a secondary painting, saying that it was a practice. Please correct it."

Just when Li Xian was busy, he saw Gao Miao hurried in from the outside with a secondary scroll in his hand. He bowed to Li Xian and hurried to report.

"Oh? Just hand it over!"

Since Li Xian entered the East Palace, Princess Taiping has often come to visit. Occasionally, she came to the East Palace to show off with some poetry. As for sending paintings, it was the first time. It was really a little confused by Li Xian, but everything has been sent. For this purpose, you have to read it first. When he saw it, Li Xian didn't think much about it. He just waved his hand and casually told him.

"No."

Gao Mio hurriedly answered, took a few steps forward, and handed the scroll to Li Xian.

"Hmm?"

Li Xian has been busy all day, and he is already tired. He just wants to take a break, so he casually spread out the scroll and intends to enjoy the masterpiece of Princess Taiping. He just looked at it a few times and couldn't help frowning - the painting is very simple, just a landscape painting. Although the fine brushwork is good, it is very different from the famous handwriting. Far away, there is nothing outstanding about it. From Li Xian's point of view, the level of the secondary painting has just passed. There is really nothing to praise. What's strange is that there is a semi-sinking ship on the river in the painting, and there are some sailors struggling on the surface of the water. This metaphor is strange enough, and it is even more strange that under the waves on the surface of the water. Unexpectedly, it also marked the blood-stained horizontal knife. Such an abrupt scene really made Li Xian a little confused...