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Xie Yi, on the other hand, kept her in mind for a long time, and secretly ordered someone to draw a few blueprints of the new palace for His Majesty to choose.It's just that I didn't hear her mention it later, so I knew that she had probably forgotten it, and when it was cold in autumn, she might as well forget it.

It's strange to say that Xie Yi didn't spend much time with Liu Zao, but she knew her very well, and even guessed that after a while of eagerness, according to His Majesty's casual temperament, by next summer, she would feel hot. Most of them went to the Taiye Pool, randomly found a cooler palace, and dealt with it.

In the summer of the second year, it really did.

Time flies, this year is the fourth year of Yuan Zhen, Liu Zao is now, and Xie Yi is 32 years old.This year, Liu Zao still rarely summoned Xie Yi, but she would not deliberately avoid seeing her, and would not avoid being alone with her. She did it much more naturally, and would discuss government affairs and hear about Xie Yi. When he came up with a good plan, he would smile with her, summon her privately, and give some items that were very suitable to her as gifts. During the winter solstice, Liu Zao went to the old lady's house, and even posted a message with Xie Yi, and the three of them celebrated the festival together.

But her words and deeds are gradually becoming more and more like a junior, like a person who grows up and understands the absurdity of her youth, and when she realizes her mistakes, she corrects herself and never mentions the past again.She respected Xie Yi very much, she was polite in private, and she showed respect in every way in public, comparing her to Duke Yi Yin Zhou.

She did a good job, but Xie Yi could never forget that night on Penglai Island, when His Majesty heard that she had promised an afterlife, the corners of his eyes were red and he said "I'll wait".

She also almost believed the disguise she tried so hard, if she hadn't looked at her, hadn't seen her suppressing the scars in her eyes, and Hui Hui standing outside the palace gate, watching her go away.She really wanted to hide it from His Majesty.

Chapter 66

It was August, and the summer heat was still there. The summer heat seemed to be resident in the world, and it was impossible to pass.

Liu Zao was worried that in the long run, there would be a drought, so he wanted to prepare for disaster relief, just in case.This matter had to be discussed with the Prime Minister, so she summoned Xie Yi to discuss it.

Xie Yi has more knowledge and experience than her, if she can think of it, Xie Yi has also thought of it.

"I have sent special personnel to check the places, but there are reports that there are no disasters in the counties and countries recently, so it can be seen that the heat is only in the Chang'an area." Xie Yi said.

When Liu Zao heard the words, he let go of most of his heart: "It's not enough to have a severe drought in many places. I heard that the Wei River will fall, and the river will be seen. This drought may not be avoided."

Xie Yi also thought the same way: "This autumn's harvest will definitely be affected, and the people may not be able to sustain themselves. After the drought, there will be locust plagues, so we have to be prepared."

It was the first time Liu Zao knew about the locust plague after the drought, and she remembered it in her heart.

There was a burst of cicadas singing outside the hall, making people restless and depressed.Liu Zao's mind was calm, but he didn't notice it, he only glanced at the palace servants in front of the palace, they were respectful, but they were a little restless.

"It's hot, and I still feel bored in Qingliang Palace, let alone the common people." Liu Zao sighed.

Seeing what she was looking at, Xie Yi also thought of it, and he didn't want His Majesty to worry about it too much, so he said: "The minister has written three assistants and six counties, ordering them to settle down, not to make the people trapped in the scorching heat, causing illness or death, and special inspections , so as not to conceal the disaster. Your Majesty is at ease."

She thought of everything and made arrangements.Liu Zao was grateful, and said: "Mr. Xie also needs to rest more. You can't do everything yourself, but if you need something, you can talk to me, or you can send me to my subordinates."

If someone else said this, maybe they were mocking her for being expert, but His Majesty said that he was really just afraid that she would be tired out because she cared about everything.Xie Yi smiled and said, "I've made a note, thank you Your Majesty for your concern."

Liu Zao also smiled with her.It just so happened that the palace servants brought sour plum soup, which was chilled in the ice cup, it was cool and delicious, very refreshing, Liu Zao took it, first offered it to Xie Yi, then took his own cup, and said to the palace: "Today We all went to rest earlier, leaving only two or three people to follow orders. It's hot, and this month's palace will give you an extra month's salary."

The palace people were overjoyed and knelt down to express their thanks.Liu Zao saw that others were happy, and she was also happy when she saw it. She waved her hand to make them retreat. She took a sip of the soup, and the sour plum soup entered her stomach, and she immediately felt refreshed.

She was about to say something to Xie Yi.Hu Ao came inside and said, "Your Majesty, the Marquis of Changping is asking to see you."

Marquis of Changping?Liu Zao and Xie Yi looked at each other, put down the earcups in their hands, and said, "Please come in."

This Marquis of Changping was newly conferred by Liu Zao.Last year when Liehou returned to his family, Mrs. Wei received a great gift. Liu Zao bestowed ten thousand gold on Mrs. Wei, and restored her title of no doubt.When Wei Buyi was young, he had once been granted the title of Marquis of Yin'an, but later he failed to be a Marquis. What Xie Yi meant was to restore him as Marquis of Yin'an, that would be Long En.Liu Zaoyuan also made this plan, after thinking about it, Wei Buyi and Wei Dengxu have gone through ups and downs, they are both very honest, such a person, Duo En met some, it's okay, they will never develop arrogance.So he awarded the title of Marquis of Changping.

Marquis of Changping was conferred by Wei Qing, and it was a symbol of the Wei family's heyday. The significance of it was well known throughout the court, and the Wei family became very popular all of a sudden.

In the winter, Wei Buyi died of illness, and the position of Marquis of Changping was taken by his eldest son.

The Marquis of Changping who came today is the son of Wei Buyi.

He was of the same generation as Liu Zao, but he was much older. He stood up in the past, and his temperament was very soft.

Liu Zao ordered him to get up, Chang Ping Hou got up, but he didn't dare to look at the emperor directly, turned around and bowed to Xie Yi, and said: "Aunt."

Xie Yi nodded with him.

Liu Zao ordered him to sit down, and Fang Wensheng asked, "Brother, what's the matter here?"

Marquis Chang Ping was terrified when he heard the voice of brother, he almost stood up again and said no, he finally held back, looked at the prime minister, then at the emperor, and said truthfully: "There is indeed something, Request Your Majesty."

Wei's family is honest, and it's rare for him to ask for something. Liu Zao said very gently: "What does the family say or not? My brother said that, if I can help, I will do my best."

Marquis Changping was overwhelmed, and Ai Ai said Qiqi: "It's His Majesty's marriage."

Hu Ao was taken aback. Marquis Changping proposed marriage to His Majesty in front of Prime Minister Xie. His Majesty might be angry.However, Liu Zao did not show any anger, and said with a smile, "Oh... marriage?"

Marquis Changping was very nervous. Last year, Tingwei asked His Majesty to marry him on behalf of his nephew. A small county lieutenant in a remote place, and all the ministers in the court are sophisticated in plotting. Seeing this, how could he still not know His Majesty's attitude?Even Ting Wei didn't dare to go forward and ask His Majesty how he was thinking.

The matter ended hastily, and the ministers no longer dared to use the word "husband" with His Majesty.

It's just that His Majesty's age has reached, and he can't wait to leave the central palace empty. There are always some bold people who want to seek this glory, and Ninglinghou is one of them. He is smarter and entrusted to Changpinghou.

"It's the Marquis of Ningling, who wants to be married to Emperor Zong," Changping Marquis said.

Liu Zao didn't change her smile, but what she said made Chang Ping Hou terrified, she said kindly: "Ning Ling Hou was able to persuade brother to be a lobbyist, but what reward did you promise?"

Even though Changping Houdang couldn't sit still, he stood up, knelt down on the ground, and said in a trembling voice: "That's absolutely not the case. When I was a minister, I received favors from his family, so I don't want to say goodbye. If I offend Your Majesty, I'm sorry. Your Majesty, please condemn me."

Liu Zao opened his eyebrows slightly, leaned over to help him up, seemed to reproach him, but said kindly: "I'm just asking, brother, why are you so frightened?"

Marquis Chang Ping stood up with her support, his face still pale, his head lowered, not daring to speak.

Liu Zao said: "The kindness must be repaid, otherwise how can we gain a foothold? It's just that Wei's reinstatement is not long, what foundation can he have? It is also reluctant to repay it. How about this, this old kindness, I will pay it back. In the future, brother, don't agree That’s the thing. If it’s done, they may not be grateful; if it’s not done, they might complain about it behind their backs, it’s not worth it.”

Marquis Changping came reluctantly, but he couldn't agree more when he heard the words.

Liu Zao ordered him to sit down, and said to him: "The Wei family wants to revive the family reputation. It can't be accomplished by rewarding a title and giving some treasures. It needs to be upheld by the younger generation. Brother is the head of the family, so he has to take responsibility. , to urge the younger generation to make progress, if there is a good man in the clan, and I and Xie are there, they will not be buried."

She spoke earnestly and earnestly, Chang Ping Hou was taught, and kept making promises, but also felt really sorry for His Majesty, knowing that His Majesty had other concerns about the emperor's husband, so she didn't want to mention it for the time being, but she accepted Ning Linghou's request to embarrass His Majesty .

He was so ashamed that he hid his face with his sleeve and said: "I am ashamed to mention marriage to Your Majesty. Your Majesty, please forgive me."

Liu Zao's fingertips trembled, maintaining a peaceful expression, and said: "Small matter, how can we talk about punishment?" After a pause, he said: "If there is nothing wrong, my brother will go home for now."

Hearing this, Marquis Changping withdrew.

As soon as he left, the hall fell silent, and the air seemed to freeze suddenly.