The Gilded Cage

In the Guangtian Hall of the East Palace, Xiao Yu was standing by the window, listening to Xu Rong talking about the recent movements of the military officers in the DPRK.

"...Because of Youzhou, everyone is in danger, for fear of being suddenly replaced, or even being found in the wrong place and sent to Sansi to ask for guilt. It hurts the whole family. Those who didn't know how to converge in the place before, have recently been safe. separated."

When Xu Rong said this, his tone was full of solemnity, but his heart couldn't help but admire a little.

In the past ten years or so, everyone has become accustomed to the inaction and slackness of the first emperor. Today's new emperor is really surprising.

However, no matter what, he always kept in mind his position as the Donggong attendant, and put the interests of the prince first in everything, and he must not be half shaken.

"His Royal Highness, the minister thought that the reason why the saint dared to make such a big move before ascending the throne was because of the powerful Ganzhou army behind him."

Xiao Yu's expression moved, knowing that he had something to say, he couldn't help turning around to sit down on the couch, and said, "Go on."

Xu Rong got permission, bowed his hands, and whispered what he had figured out these days.

"From the Great Liang Dynasty to the present century, he has gradually slackened in the military because of He Qinghaiyan. Whether it is His Royal Highness, or the Queen Mother and Qi Xianggong, they rarely care about the garrisons in various places, and focus on fighting for the Chang'an Center. Empress Dowager Qi I even thought that as long as the Qianniuwei was in his hand, he could protect the palace, but this time he was taken advantage of by the Ganzhou army."

"Just imagine, if the person holding the Ganzhou Army were His Royal Highness, what would be the situation now?"

"His Royal Highness, don't forget, the great rivers and mountains in the great coolness were also beaten down by Tai|Ancestor with countless soldiers with swords, feathers, arrows and horseshoes bit by bit. Your Royal Highness next to him, like a minister, was an unarmed minister who was in the court. No matter how generous the hall is for your Highness, it will be no match for the sharp knife in the hands of an illiterate soldier!"

These words were very sincere, and even did not hesitate to belittle himself, so Xiao Yu had to think deeply.

In the past, he would definitely dismiss this remark, and he would not patiently listen to his officials discussing the affairs of military generals far away.

In the Taizong period, in order to prevent military officers from rebelling, military powers in various regions were divided. The leader of each region was coerced by other officials in charge of the power of the people and finances. As time passed, the power of military officers shrank and shrank until no more splashes were revealed. Come.

Only three or five garrisons still maintain a large number and strong strength due to border defense and other needs. Ganzhou is one of them.

It's that he is reluctant, and he has to admit that Xu Rong's remarks hit the nail on the head.

He sighed and nodded solemnly: "Xu Qing's words from the bottom of the heart made me awaken like a dream. I was indeed negligent in the past. I don't know Xu Qing thinks, how can I make up for my mistakes?"

Xu Rong was very pleased when he heard that, and said hurriedly: "The minister thought that your Majesty’s order to go to Huazhou to manage the dredging of the river is really a rare good opportunity. Your Majesty might as well try to communicate with him while he is far away from Chang'an. Several garrison generals around Huazhou have met with each other, and may be able to get some help."

If you can get some soldiers and horses, plus the help of the DPRK, the prince would be able to take the throne as he should, and perhaps be able to fight for it.

Xiao Yu pondered for a moment, thinking about the several supervisory officials of Xiao Kezhi's party around him during the Huazhou trip, and decided to say: "No matter, as long as you can avoid other people's eyes and ears. In the past few days, you will take a look. Look at the situation of the garrison near Huazhou, draw up a list, and then explore the trend."

After the two said, they discussed the specific details again, and it was not settled until half an hour later.

It was evening, and seeing the princess coming back from outside the palace, Xu Rong consciously bowed his hands and exited the hall.

The door of the Guangtian Temple opened, Xiao Yu rubbed his forehead, walked outside, waited for Chu Ning to come in, and did not want her to salute, directly stretched out his hand and pulled the person into his arms.

"His Royal Highness, I haven't changed my clothes yet." Chu Ning stretched out his hand to push him, but didn't dare to use force.

He ignored her refusal, rubbed her thin back through the clothes with one hand, took off the hairpin from her hair with the other, and threw it aside.

The thick and smooth long hair fell all over her shoulders, making the slap-sized, full face even more beautiful.

Xiao Yu looked down at her from a dignified and generous appearance to a beautiful and charming appearance, and a faint flash of intoxication flashed in his eyes.

This is the woman he brought back from a group of inferior people who were reduced to slavery. It is his crown prince and future queen.

He married her, of course, most of the reason was for her identity, and part of it was selfishness.

This girl from the Chu family has a reputation for beauty since she was a child.

Her beauty is not only the beauty of everyone's dignified and generous ladies, but also the special amorous feelings that faintly reveal between every move and every move.

It is this style that makes her stand out among the many beautiful ladies. Even if standing among a crowd of beautiful women dressed up in splendid fashion, the charm hidden in her looking back can make people's eyes brighter, and then think of boundless beauty, which will never be unforgettable ever since.

When he first had a longing for men and women, he had fantasized about pressing her on the bed, peeling off her dignified coat little by little, and admiring the beauty that was never seen underneath.

She did not disappoint. From the initial shyness and shyness to the later mature and feminine, every little change could make him love it and enjoy it for a long time.

Seeing this, the maids in the hall blushed and quietly withdrew, closing the door again.

"No hurry, take it off anyway." Xiao Yu lightly held a strand of hair hanging behind her head in one hand, and untied the belt on her chest with the other hand, pulling her placket open so that the clothes were just hanging. At the arms, slender shoulders with rounded and clean sides are exposed.

"When I went out today, have you ever met someone you shouldn't touch?"

Chu Ning heard that there was no anger in his words, nor was it a temptation, so he bit his lower lip, tried to look up at his eyes, and gently shook his head.

It's this half-reveal, half-spring look that fascinates him the most.

He simply didn't make her undress her, he only held her firmly, admiring her crimson cheeks and sullen eyes.

Layers of skirts were lifted up and down, concealing everything underneath.

…

In the Tai Chi Palace, Liu Kang stared at the piece of silk paw on the ground, his eyes almost falling to the ground.

Not only him, but the servant who was changing the emperor's clothes was also startled and almost tore off the jade from his belt.

After all, Liu Kang was older. After a lot of wind and waves, he now always remembers the emperor’s grace. He consciously carried a heavy burden on his shoulders. He quickly recovered when he saw the situation. He glared at the little servant in warning, and he quietly approached. Bend down at his feet and picked up the square silk kerchief.

This came from the cuff of Xiao Kezhi.

When he fell, he didn't respond, and didn't seem to notice it at all. At the moment when he was picked up, he still stood without squint, opened his arms and replaced him with a loose robe by the changing cabinet.

However, with the lessons learned, Liu Kang looked at the familiar lotus pattern and scarlet mark, and naturally understood its origin.

The emperor didn't care about it on the face, but he definitely didn't think so in his heart. After all, he knew exactly what purpose the veil last time was used.

After hesitating for a moment, he glanced at Xiao Kezhi, still folding the silk paw and respectfully placing it by the incense burner that can be seen as soon as he looked up.

Xiao Kezhi seemed to have made up his mind not to look at the gadgets. After changing his clothes, he did not sit outside and watch the music as usual. Instead, he went directly into the inner room with his back facing the incense case to handle official affairs.

He didn't want to bring the veil back, but it just fell to his feet along the breeze, making him bend down like a demon, pick it up, and put it in his sleeve.

Knowing that this woman was deliberately hanging his appetite, his heart still couldn't stop being upset. Only by burying his head in official duties can he get a moment of peace.

It’s just that when he finally finished reading all the accumulated melodies, he went to the bath room to take a shower, and when he was about to fall asleep, he suddenly saw the neat and tidy bed made up. I don’t know when there was an extra square. The soft silk, and the silk kerchief just brought back, is lying next to his pillow together with the one who had been cleansed last time.

He stagnated and turned his head abruptly. He saw Liu Kang bowed his waist and led the inner room of the hall to exit the room, closing the door quickly. On the side of the screen, there are copper basins filled with hot water and dry towels they left behind specially!

A gushing heat in his lower abdomen quickly rushed up, making him confused for a moment whether it was anger or something else.

The two silk pajamas lying quietly beside the pillow have quietly turned into a graceful figure, lying with their backs facing him in the spacious bed room, and a thin layer of gauze can't hide the soft curve.

He narrowed his eyes slightly, trying to restrain the agitation that was about to overflow, but in the end he still approached step by step.

No matter how patient he was, he was so excited that he couldn't hold it back at this time.

When the silky touch came from between his fingers, he couldn't help but gritted his teeth and thought, he must teach that woman a good lesson and let her also taste the taste of being rubbed so.