novelones Chapter 532 Two people talk to each other
Chapter 532 Two people talk to each other
Xiu Yan was acquitted, and Xiao Ruohan returned to the Regent's Palace in an upright manner.
Shen Ruzhou prepared a sumptuous table of wine and food, and everyone gathered together to celebrate.
At the banquet, Lu Huaining raised his glass and found that Shen Ruzhou was clinking glasses with Beixiu Yan and Hong Xi was clinking glasses with Xiao Ruohan. Only he raised his hand for a long time and no one noticed him at all.
Lu Huaining withdrew her hand in embarrassment, and took the chopsticks to pick up the vegetables in frustration. Unexpectedly, as soon as the chopsticks were placed on the lotus roots, Shen Ruzhou took them away. She raised her hands and put them in the bowl of the Beixiu Banquet, and said with a smile: "Your Majesty, these are The days are tough, eat more.”
Beixiu Yan nodded slightly, and also took a chopstick of lotus root and placed it in Shen Ruzhou's bowl, "Ruzhou, you have worked hard these days."
Seeing the two people's deep affection, Lu Huaining covered his mouth and snickered. He raised his hand to pick up the roast chicken, but he didn't want to miss it again.
A strong arm stretched out directly and took away the plate.
Lu Huaining raised his eyes and glared at Hong Xi, and said dissatisfied: "There are no rules."
Hong Xi stared back without showing any signs of weakness, "Ruohan likes to eat, but I'm afraid she won't be able to get it if it's too far away."
"Sister Xiao's taste has always been bland, so she doesn't like eating this." Lu Huaining stood up with a "sniff", his voice rising a few degrees.
"Huaining, I like to eat." Xiao Ruohan said it to Lu Huaining, but his eyes were always on Hong Xi, never leaving for a moment.
Lu Huaining originally thought that his master would protect him, but Bei Xiuyan and Shen Ruzhou were just chatting quietly and didn't even notice what was going on here.
After dinner, Hong Xi took Xiao Ruohan to the garden, while Shen Ruzhou and Bei Xiu had a banquet back to the study.
Lu Huaining was the only one left, sulking with his mouth curled up.
In the study, Shen Ruzhou pulled Bei Xiuyan and sat down on the couch, then turned around and got the medicine box.
Beixiu Yan said in confusion: "Ruzhou, this king has not been punished."
Shen Ruzhou seemed not to hear, took the medicinal oil, and straight away opened Bei Xiuyan's sleeves.
On the white wrists, the red marks caused by the shackles were particularly dazzling.
Shen Ruzhou carefully held Bei Xiuyan's hand as if holding a rare treasure, "My lord, please avoid getting wet these days."
"It's a small injury, it's not a problem." Bei Xiuyan didn't care. He had been on the battlefield for a long time and had suffered countless major and minor injuries. He didn't care at all about these minor scratches.
Shen Ruzhou disagreed, "You still have to apply the medicine carefully, otherwise I will feel bad."
The clear and moist medicinal oil, with the warmth of Shen Ruzhou's fingers, was slowly rubbed into Bei Xiuyan's worn skin. His heart palpitated slightly and his breathing became quickened unconsciously.
After Shen Ruzhou applied the medicated oil, she held his hand and blew it gently. The hair scattered around her ears brushed Bei Xiuyan's hand, and an electric shock-like feeling suddenly spread throughout her body. Bei Xiuyan's breath tightened. , placed his chin on Shen Ruzhou's head, and said affectionately: "Ruzhou, I miss you very much."
Hearing this, Shen Ruzhou froze for a moment and raised his head to look at Xiuyan in the north.
Thinking of the hard struggle these days, her bright eyes filled with water, "Your Majesty, we finally managed to keep the clouds clear and the moon shine bright."
"Tomorrow, the king will ask the emperor for permission to marry." Beixiu Yan took Shen Ruzhou into his arms and made a promise to marry him in a firm tone.
At this time, the atmosphere in the palace was extremely solemn.
Emperor Yong'an slammed the tea cup at Xiao Chenyan and said angrily: "Is this the conclusive evidence that the prince said? The Beixiu Banquet case shocked both the government and the public. If he is really found guilty, he will be punished. Now what is going on? If this is the case, how are you going to end it? Aren't you afraid that the officials will impeach the crown prince and lose his morality?"
How could Xiao Chenyan dare to hide from the emperor's wrath? The tea cup hit him solidly, and the bright yellow prince's court uniform was suddenly soaked.
He fell to the ground and apologized, "I was careless this time. Please punish me father."
As soon as he finished speaking, a shout came from outside.
"Expedited report from eight hundred miles away from Yongzhou."
In less than a moment, the figure of the messenger entered the hall.
He was covered in weather, his face was pale, and his lips were chapped. He knelt on the ground, raised his hands high and presented the report.
"Your Majesty, Yongzhou has encountered a heavy rain that has not happened in thousands of years. The Yongzhou River burst its banks, and thousands of miles of fertile land was reduced to a swamp. Tens of thousands of people were killed or injured."
After hearing this, Emperor Yong'an swayed a few times and almost fainted.
Upon seeing this, Xiao Chenyan quickly stood up and helped Emperor Yong'an sit down, patting his back to cheer him up.
After a long time, Emperor Yong'an calmed down and took the report and read it in detail, his expression became even more gloomy.
The disaster relief work was urgent. Emperor Yong'an told Xiao Chenyan: "I will leave the Yongzhou flood to you. I hope that the prince will make meritorious service and not let me down again."
"My son, I will do my best to rescue the victims and rebuild the dams. I will never let down my father's grace." Xiao Chenyan solemnly accepted the order.
After leaving the palace, Xiao Chenyan went straight to the household department. After counting the money in the treasury, he felt a huge sense of despair.
In the past few years, the border has been unstable, and the imperial court has fought several major wars. The treasury has long been empty. Now it is struggling to maintain normal operations. Where is the extra silver to provide disaster relief?
He returned to Prince Wucheng's Mansion with a sad look on his face. Mu Wanqing had been waiting for a long time.
Yesterday, when Mu Wanqing heard about Xiao Chenyan overwhelming Shen Ruzhou in front of the palace gate, a huge crisis arose in her heart and she couldn't sit still for a long time.
Seeing Xiao Chenyan's gloomy look, Mu Wanqing guessed that it was probably because of the Beixiu Banquet case, so he stepped forward to comfort him, "Your Highness, this case must have been framed by the Prince Regent and Shen Ruzhou. They first stole the real gold book from an inn on the outskirts of Beijing. , and then made a fake one, just to cause His Highness to be criticized by the Emperor and lose his reputation as a virtuous person."
Xiao Chenyan has naturally thought of these things for a long time, but he has always been arrogant and arrogant, and he doesn't want to admit it in his heart.
Thinking of Shen Ruzhou, he still said unwillingly: "Ruzhou must have been bewitched by the Beixiu Banquet. She would never harm me intentionally."
Hearing this, Mu Wanqing was so angry that she gritted her teeth, but she still had a gentle and pleasant look on her face, and said very considerately: "His Highness is obsessed with Miss Shen. Wanqing shouldn't have said much, but Miss Shen said this." What I said and did in Shiri did not take His Highness’s reputation into consideration at all, and Wanqing sincerely feels that I am not worthy of Your Highness.”
What she said was sincere, but Xiao Chenyan just listened quietly without any response. Mu Wanqing's heart skipped a beat and she said again: "Your Highness, Wanqing really can't see your sincerity being so ruined by Shen Ruzhou. Wanqing's heart Uncomfortable."
Mu Wanqing cried so hard that anyone who saw her couldn't help but feel pity for her.
Xiao Chenyan raised his hand and stroked her waterfall-like hair, and said warmly: "I know your affection for me, and I will definitely make up for it in the future, and I will never treat you unfairly."
After comforting Mu Wanqing, Xiao Chenyan still kept the Yongzhou flood in his mind, "I was ordered to take charge of the disaster relief, but now the national treasury is empty. Although a list has been posted for courtiers and wealthy businessmen to collect donations, I have no idea how much can be donated. nothing."
Hearing this, Mu Wanqing thought in her heart and immediately said: "Shen Ruzhou's medical clinic has made a lot of money these days. If she is willing to spend all of it to support His Highness, I believe that His Highness will be able to handle the disaster relief work and regain his wealth." The Emperor trusts me.”
Xiao Chenyan nodded, "Well, Ruzhou has always been righteous and will definitely fully support me in rescuing the victims."
Mu Wanqing didn't answer any more, she just mocked in her heart, Xiao Chenyan and Shen Ruzhou would definitely not donate a penny.