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The Regent Who Is In A Cold War
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âYoung lady, how can you say these kinds of shameless words?â These words sounded criticizing, but the pampering in his tone was unable to be concealed.
His daughter really had a good sense of judgement. She only went out once, yet she already took a fancy to the current regent. If previously, he had been considering letting his daughter enter the palace, then now, that idea didnât exist anymore.
What use was there to enter the palace? The little Emperor was merely a puppet in the regentâs hands, how could he have any power? Right now, this imperial court was in the hands of the regent, as long as they curried favour with the regent, then they could soar.
âIâll return these words to Daddy,â Hong Lian Er pouted, shaking Hong Ru Fengâs shirt, âDaddy, others also want that person.â
âOkay, okay, okay.â Hong Ru Feng couldnât withstand his daughter acting like a spoiled child the most. He was also unable to cover up the smile on his face. âGood daughter, your sight is good. That person is the courtâs most powerful person.â
When Hong Lian Er heard that, she became even more anxious. âDaddy, have you found that official?â
âWho are you calling official? That person is the regent,â Hong Ru Feng cupped his fists towards the sky, âIf you are able to become his wife, wonât you be more respected than the Empress?â
Hong Lian Er had originally admired Helian Jing Qi, and now, when she heard her fatherâs words, she became even more firm in her decision to marry the regent, âDaddy, thatâŠâŠ that, howâŠâŠâ
âTomorrow, Daddy will feel out the regentâs mood.â Hong Ru Feng patted his daughterâs back and spoke dotingly, âMy obedient daughter has a pure soul and good looks, when His Highness, the Prince regent sees you, heâll definitely be fond of you.â
These words of Hong Ru Feng hadnât even sounded for a few moments, before the regent that he was speaking of directly brought people and charged into the Hong residence. When the gatehouse saw the stance of the regent, how could they dare block him? They could only follow behind him, face beaded with sweat.
The father and daughter pair was currently speaking on how to marry into the regentâs Prince residence. And on this side, the regent had already led his bodyguards into their home.
When Hong Ru Feng saw the regent bearing down menacingly on him, he really got a shock. He hurriedly put down his daughter in his embrace, kneeling on the ground as he gave his greetings, âThis official pays respect to Your Highness, the Prince regent.â
âCome men, tie her up for Benwang.â Since he came here to start a fight, he didnât have any words to day. The regent didnât even look at the kneeling Hong Ru Feng, immediately getting people to seize Hong Lian Er who was standing at the side and staring at him in a trance.
âYour Highness, thisâŠâŠ what is the meaning of this?â When Hong Ru Feng saw what was happening, he became extremely anxious. He knelt on the ground, hugging his daughter, not understanding as he asked, âWangye knows my daughter?â
His daughter had only gone out two to three days ago, other than that, she always stayed at home, but looking at the regentâs appearance, that wasnât quite right?
âHong daren, your daughter is really good,â the regent laughed coldly, âPlotting to murder a relative of the Emperor. Releasing horses to commit assault. Acting like an overlord. Just with these few things, Hong daren, do you think anyone can be left behind in your Hong residence?â
Once Hong Ru Feng heard this, could he still express his dissatisfaction? A single evidence on plotting to murder a relative of the Emperor could already let his Hong residence be executed to the third generation. He released his daughter in his embrace, hastily kneeling onto the floor and speaking in a trembling voice, âWangâŠâŠ Wangye, thisâŠâŠ this, is there a misunderstanding? My daughter usually stays within this residence, and doesnât step out of the inner gate, how canâŠâŠ how can she plot to murder the Emperorâs relative?â
âMisunderstanding?â the regent sneered coldly, âWhy donât you ask your precious daughter what good deed she did today?â
He was aware that his daughter had gone out today, but after his daughter arrived home, she went to his location. The imperial bodyguard that went along with her also didnât have anything unusual to report. Could it beâŠâŠ in the one to two hours his daughter went out, she had managed to provoke a disaster?
Thinking to here, Hong Ru Feng really felt hatred in his heart. Normally, he always spoiled this daughter, one reason was because she was his youngest child, and the other reason was because her mother was his most favoured concubine.
In the end, he never expected that this daughter that he doted on to no ends, had provoked a person who absolutely mustnât be provoked.
âWishing His Highness, the Prince regent to be fine.â It was unknown whether Hong Lian Er was still young, or her eyes were too small. Even a person without eyes would be able to tell that the circumstances right now wasnât right, yet she could actually tenderly saluted the regent with a red face.
âI didnât die under Lady Hongâs carriage, Benwang is really fine,â the regent was unwilling to speak to these two people anymore, âSeize this girl.â
When Hong Ru Feng heard the regentâs words, only then did he notice that his clothes was somewhat dirty. Normally, the regent paid attention to his appearance the most, yet right now, he went out with this kind of appearanceâŠâŠ
Right now, it seemed like Hong Lian Er, this vile creature, had really provoked a great disaster in such a short time.
If earlier, it could be said that he had a good dream about seeking connections with the regent, then now, he was thinking about how he could protect this life of his.
âYour Majesty, the Prince regentâŠâŠâ Hong Ru Feng wanted to plead, but who wouldâve known that the regent ordered his people to bring away Hong Lian Er, who was crying and kicking up a fuss non-stop, basically not giving him any opportunity to plead.
Hong Ru Fengâs lips trembled as he sat paralysed on the floor. Over, everything was over.
Shao Qian woke up from his sleep and saw his regent watching him unblinkingly, he sat up and reached out with both arms, âChange Zhenâs clothes.â
âAs you command.â The regent kissed the corner of the little Emperorâs mouth and carried him up, and when changing his clothes, he merely helped him wear a set of innerwear. Afterward, afraid that he would catch a cold, the regent fastened a cloak around him.
âThe person who let the horses run is free?â According to this personâs natural disposition, during the time when he was sleeping, he would have definitely already resolved the matter.
âImperial Uncle already handled it, Xuan-er doesnât need to worry about this trivial matter.â The regent wasnât willing to let this miscellaneous matter dirty his treasureâs ears.
Shao Qian nodded his head and didnât ask anymore. After a while, someone sent a bowl of calming broth, Shao Qian drank a mouthful of it and held it in his mouth, before passing it into the regentâs mouth.
At first, the regent was surprised before he held the little Emperorâs head, and sucked at the medicine in his mouth.
When he released him, Shao Qian felt that his mouth was quickly becoming numb.
âImperial Uncle will feed you.â The regent followed his example, also drinking a mouthful and passing it into Shao Qianâs mouth. The two people drank a bowl of medicine together in this way.
Although the regent was unwilling to let the little Emperor know of these matters, but eventually, he still had to.
After all, a highest court official was corrupt and taking bribes, the whole household being punished, killing the wife and favoured concubine by beheading them in public, if he didnât know about this kind of large matters, then there would be some problems.
In his heart, Shao Qian understood the reason why these people were being beheaded, so he didnât have any other opinions on this matter.
Three years later, the repair of the Southâs river course was finally finished, and the Southâs river was successfully led to the Northeast. Not only did this resolve the Southâs flood, but it also ended the Northwestâs drought.
The little Emperor who was already fifteen years old, sat upright on the imperial throne, seriously listening to the reports of the two men, Song and Li, who had already returned back to the court. After the two men reported the matter, Shao Qian smiled and spoke in a loud and clear voice, âBoth daren did not fall short of expectations, you are promoted by three levels. As for silverâŠâŠ Silver, letâs forget it. Zhenâs national treasury has been emptied over this three years.â
âYour Majesty, your servant doesnât dare to want any silver.â Right now, Li Huan was comparably tanner than before, and his body had also become much more robust. Before he came to the court, he had fixed up his appearance, changing into a clean and tidy court dress and having a face full of sideburns and stubble as he reported back, âYour Majesty went this far to solve the North and Southâs peril, your servant was able to share Your Majestyâs burdens, and was able to help the commoners, that is already the best reward.â
âYour Majesty, your servant also agrees.â Song Lu was still as good with his words, however he was undoubtedly thinner than before. That year, when he wore the court dress, it still appeared to fit him, but now, it looked like it was somewhat loose.
âBoth of you have provided outstanding services.â Shao Qian pointed at Song Lu first and spoke, âThat year, Zhen remembers that Song daren had some belly.â
Song Lu immediately went red in the face at the Emperorâs words, however, he had also become tanned by not little, so even if his face was red, others wouldnât be able to see it clearly. âYour Majesty has a good memory.â
âAs for Li daren,â Shao Qian laughed as he looked Li Huan up and down, âLi daren is even more robust than before, if it wasnât known that you are a civil official, Zhen would have thought you to be a military official.â
âYour Highness is joking,â Li Huan had a happy expression as he cupped his fist before his chest, âYour servant feels that it isnât bad.â
âYour Majesty, the two daren must be fatigued from their long journey, if you would like to talk about the old times, how about setting up a celebration banquet two days later?â Seeing the three people talking and laughing together, the regent wasnât happy. His little Emperor hadnât paid attention to him for three days already due to certain matters, and now, he was laughing with these two people, really unpleasant to look at.
âYes, Yes.â These two men naturally didnât dare to go against the regentâs words. Upon hearing him speaking, they cupped their fist to their chests and retreated to one side.
Seeing his behaviour, Shao Qian threw him a scornful look. This person, ever since he found out about his wet dreams, he started molesting him non-stop. And a few days ago, he reached for a yard after getting an inch, and pressed him onto the Emperorâs bedâŠâŠ
If it wasnât for his quick reaction, this pervert might have had his way with him. He neglected him for three days and he still had a small tantrum, it looks like he still needed to he trained.
The poor regent, he originally wanted to eliminate that existing feeling, but he didnât expect that he would once again be misunderstood by his little Emperor. The cold war lengthened for an indefinite duration.
After court, the regent who thought he had successfully eliminated the existing feeling, gladly and diligently followed behind His Majesty. It was to the extent that Xi Fu who was by Shao Qianâs side, couldnât help but look at him time after time. Why did he feel that ever since the court finished, the regent seemed to be floating?
âXi Fu, Zhen is tired, and will rest.â Shao Qian walked halfway before suddenly turning his head and walking towards his sleeping quarters.