The System Forces Me to Be the Emperor

In the Hall of Mental Cultivation.

Xiao Yiheng took the lead in expressing his intention for coming: "Father, in half a month it will be the death day of Empress Xiaoshengxian, and my son came here to ask Father, whether to order everyone in the capital to wear white clothes, and women should also wear plain clothes as in the past. , don’t drink alcohol, don’t eat meat, and don’t listen to music.”

Xiao Rui raised his brows, happy in his heart, it was such a coincidence.

Emperor Xia was startled, he was busy with government affairs, but he ignored the anniversary of his birth mother's death. Xiao Yiheng worked in the clan's mansion, so he had the duty to remind His Majesty.

"It's been more than twenty years in a blink of an eye." Xia Huang was a little dazed, then nodded, and said: "Follow the rules of previous years, and I will still go to the imperial tomb to worship this year! There is no need to deliberately make a fuss."

"Yes! My son understands." Xiao Yiheng said.

Emperor Xia looked at Xiao Rui and asked, "What about you?"

Xiao Rui said: "Father, my son came here to commemorate the anniversary of Empress Xiaoshengxian's death. I heard that my father lived with Empress Xiaoshengxian in Xuanzhou when I was young. I think I must like to eat Xuanzhou's Qingtuan and Jixi tarts." Kueh. This year's death day, in order to commemorate the filial piety of the empress, the emperor was unwilling to make a fuss, so the ministers wanted to donate porridge, and at the same time donate the Qingtuan and Jixi tart cakes to commemorate the filial piety of the empress."

"Xiao Qi has a heart!" Emperor Xia nodded, and his mind immediately recalled the scene of living with his mother when he was young. Rich clothes and fine food, but the delicious taste of his youth still lingers. What is even more unforgettable is that period of poor but warm life.

"The idea of ​​giving porridge is a good idea! It not only shows charity, but also remembers the filial piety of the sage and empress, I agree." Emperor Xia agreed.

"Yes, father!" Xiao Rui immediately received the order.

Xiao Yiheng was instantly appreciative, and Xiao Rui robbed him of his filial piety to express his filial piety. It was too much. How could he be so stupid, he didn't think of this!

At this time, Xiao Rui asked: "Father, are the Qingtuan steamed buns and tart cakes delicious? My son is ashamed, I haven't eaten these two things yet!"

Emperor Xia recalled: "The taste is naturally not delicious. After all, it is not a delicacy. It is just a kind of pasta invented by the common people. But to me, it is the taste in my memory. Thinking about it makes me a little greedy, haha..."

Seeing that Emperor Xia wanted to eat, Xiao Yiheng immediately said: "Father, why don't you let the imperial dining room prepare it? My son can also enjoy it."

Xia Huang said: "Qingtuan Momo and Tart Kueh are local pasta, so they can't be served on the table. The Imperial Dining Room is proficient in all major cuisines, so they probably don't know how to make them."

Xiao Rui deliberately regretted and said: "That's it, that's a pity. I can't let my father personally teach me how to make it. It's not good to spread it like this! It seems that my second brother and I didn't take it orally today."

Xiao Yiheng heard Xiao Rui's words, and hurriedly said: "Father, since it is Xuanzhou's food, the eunuchs and maids in the palace must come from Xuancheng, so let them teach the royal chef how to make it. What do you think? Father? Seventh brother is too rigid, you need to be good at using your brain!"

"Second brother taught me a lesson!" Xiao Rui laughed.

Emperor Xia nodded and said: "That makes sense, Haibanban, do you know that there is someone in the palace whose ancestral home is Xuanzhou?"

Hai Dafu respectfully said: "Your Majesty, Yan Xiaoxiao is from Xuanzhou. This girl's family is poor, so she should know how to make green balls and tart cakes!"

"Oh? Really? It's a pity that she was punished by the queen!" Xia Huang said.

Xiao Yiheng's face was startled, why did it involve Yan Xiaoxiao.

Xiao Rui asked curiously: "No wonder I came to pay my respects. I haven't seen Lady Yan. I don't know what she did to anger the empress?"

Hai Dafu cast a veiled glance at Emperor Xia, and then said: "Miss Yan accidentally bumped into the Queen's Empress during Her Majesty's closed-door retreat. The Empress was furious and ordered the Department of Internal Affairs to punish her. Now she is locked up in the Hall of Female Officials."

"Is it just being locked up in the Palace of Female Officials? It seems that the crime committed is not serious, otherwise the Secretary of the Inner Court will definitely punish him severely as a warning to others, isn't it the second brother?" Xiao Rui asked.

Xiao Yiheng wanted to possess Yan Xiaoxiao up until now, so naturally he would not harm her, and this matter also involved Queen Zhou Xiangyun, so he naturally couldn't take the matter seriously, so he nodded and said: "Ms. It's just punishment. The queen mother is the master of the harem, how can she make things difficult for a little female official?"

Xiao Rui smiled, this time Xiao Yiheng gave away the head from thousands of miles away, and he happened to use his mouth to rescue Yan Xiaoxiao.

"Father, since the empress has already punished Yan Xiaoxiao, and she is from Xuanzhou, why not give her a chance to make meritorious deeds, and let her guide the royal chef to make Qingtuan Momo and Tart Kueh for Father. In addition, I also want to ask her how to make it." Xiao Rui begged.

Xiao Yiheng's face changed slightly, and only at this moment did he realize that he had been fooled.

Emperor Xia nodded, and said: "That makes sense! Yan Xiaoxiao was still very conscientious when she was a female official, and since she was punished for offending the queen, then give her a chance to take the blame and make meritorious deeds. King Chu, you will go to the queen later Please be safe and inform the queen of this matter."

"I understand!" Xiao Yiheng slapped himself for the truth!

For him, it is a godsend opportunity for Yan Xiaoxiao to be locked up. His majesty will not pay attention to this woman if the time is longer. At that time, he begged the queen to think of an excuse to demote her from the palace. Then it would be his own ?

Who would have thought that now Xiao Rui would seize the opportunity and fall short! Now he has the hatred to kill Xiao Rui!

At this moment, Emperor Xia waved his hand, and Hai Dafu immediately sent someone to release Yan Xiaoxiao.

Xiao Rui retreated to the seat, and when he raised his head, he found that His Majesty was looking at him with a slight smile, especially those eyes that made people dare not look directly at him, as if he knew Xiao Rui's little trick very well, seeing him clearly .

Xiao Rui didn't want to hide it from His Majesty, Guo Jia came up with this timing and said that His Majesty would see the truth, but in the same way, he would follow his own words and let Yan Xiaoxiao go.

What is the queen's intention to punish Yan Xiaoxiao?

It's not to help Xiao Yiheng get Yan Xiaoxiao, but because he is afraid that Yan Xiaoxiao will become the second concubine! As soon as a woman's petty mind comes up, she will lower her status and do it directly.

Your Majesty will not know the truth of this? It's just that I'm too lazy to ask. Now it's just a matter of lifting the boat.

Next, Xiao Rui, His Majesty and Xiao Yiheng chatted, and after half an hour, Yan Xiaoxiao entered the hall to ask for an audience.

Her expression is much better now than before. Ever since she knew that Xiao Rui was back, she seemed to have grasped the backbone, so she no longer felt lonely at night.

After entering the palace, Yan Xiaoxiao saw King Xian for the first time, and he really rescued you, but in front of His Majesty, she dared not express her inner joy, but stepped forward respectfully, and said: "Your Majesty, this slave has already sent you to the palace. The method of making Qingtuan and Tart Kueh was told to the imperial chef in detail, they are making it, and they can be tasted in half an hour."

Emperor Xia nodded, then waved his hand, Yan Xiaoxiao obediently served in front of the dragon case, and continued to serve as the female officer who wrote the script.

Xiao Rui drank his tea and didn't look at Yan Xiaoxiao, but Xiao Yiheng glanced at Yan Xiaoxiao vaguely, the heat in his eyes couldn't be hidden at all.

After waiting for half an hour, Xiao Rui and Xiao Yiheng had eaten Qingtuan Momo and Tart Kueh before they left.

On the way out of the palace, Xiao Yiheng said coldly: "Xiao Rui, this king has always underestimated you. You have been pretending to be with me. Now that you feel your wings are hard, you want to compete with me? I am the son of the queen's direct line. I am the best candidate for Da Xia’s orthodoxy! If you don’t fight, you may be able to be stable in the future, but now, hmph, don’t blame me for not caring about brotherhood!”

Xiao Rui looked at Xiao Yiheng in surprise.

Is this buddy threatening himself? Wow, what a fool!

At this moment, Xiao Yiheng was really out of temper. He was punished several times by Xiao Rui this morning, and another person would be angry.

Xiao Rui shook his head, he didn't want to talk to the red-eyed dog... Bah, so Xiao Rui nodded, clapped his hands, and said, "Second brother is right!"

Xiao Yiheng opened his mouth, and felt his ferocious iron fist hit the soft cotton.

"Hmph..." Xiao Yiheng flung his sleeves away angrily.

Xiao Rui also left slowly. Now that Yan Xiaoxiao is safe, she can do other things with peace of mind, such as trying to win over Li Mingchong for the great cause!

I worked too hard.

When they came to Li Mingchong's mansion, Dian Wei went up and knocked on the door. After the gatekeeper informed him, Li Dongsheng and Li Ruoxue went out to greet him.

"His Royal Highness Xian!" The two asked, saluting.

Xiao Rui smiled and said: "Excuse me, I haven't seen you for a long time, brother Dongcheng is still handsome, and sister Ruoxue is even more beautiful."

Li Dongsheng said: "Your Highness, Liao Zan, please enter the residence, Your Highness!"

The two came to the living room to sit down, Xiao Rui took out a stack of albums from his arms, and had someone present them to Li Ruoxue, saying: "Ruoxue, this is the scenery I described when I visited the state capital and encountered beautiful mountains and rivers. It's a pity that you didn't have the chance to see it with your own eyes, so don't be offended by the poor artistry."

Li Ruoxue's big eyes glowed with a different kind of expression, and she quickly took the album and looked through it carefully.

The first picture is of Xinghua Wine House, and the level of painting is average.

The second picture is a painting of steep peaks, and the artist has improved a little.

The third...

The fourth...

One by one, the further back, the better the artist.

Holding the album, Li Ruoxue felt Xiao Rui's heart.

It can be seen that Xiao Rui is not good at painting, and his skills are not high. This thick stack of scrolls has grown from a shallow skill to more and more proficient. Although he did not enter the room in the end, the traces between the brush and ink were copied for himself The beautiful scenery of the mountains and rivers, but it is all the heart. It seems to hold the beauty of mountains and rivers in the palm of your hand.

"Thank you!" Li Ruoxue held the picture album, feeling the throbbing in her heart, she didn't dare to look at Xiao Rui, and said softly with a blushing face.

Li Dongsheng on the side saw it and smiled even more.

"Sister, go down and prepare some refreshments." Li Dongsheng took the opportunity to transfer her away.

Li Ruoxue hurried out with the album in her arms. When she went out, she couldn't help but look back at Xiao Rui.

Afterwards, Li Dongsheng sent away the other servants, leaving only Xiao Rui and him in the house.

"Your Highness, what do you think of my sister?" Li Dongsheng asked with a smile.

Xiao Rui said: "Knowledgeable and reasonable, everyone is a lady."

"Will your Highness want to marry my sister?" Li Dongcheng's smile did not change.

Hey, this guy actually picked up a pimp... Bah, he actually became a matchmaker and sent his sister to the fire... Bah, he actually chose such a handsome and handsome husband as himself for his sister!

Li Dongsheng is wise!