The Child Emperor

Cui Teng suffered not much, but was frightened a lot. After returning home, he couldn't get out of bed for several days. Everyone said that he was a dutiful son, and his father was seriously injured. He also felt the same way.

The servant next to Cui Teng had a different opinion. He felt that the master was still thinking of Zhang Qinyan, and he had been frightened repeatedly in the past period of time, making the whole person in a trance.

His mother had come to see him, but she couldn't do anything except sigh. She is now the real hostess of the Cui Mansion, but she is even more at a loss than before, In two days, you will be mourning Laojun, and the imperial doctor said that your father is still Can't get up, you are the eldest grandson, and Laojun likes you so much...

Mother, I'll get better. Cui Teng had to comfort his mother in turn, It's really not good, let me stand up, in short, I will be filial to Lao Jun, and I can't let outsiders laugh at our Cui family.

The son was ill, and Mother Cui felt distressed. The imperial doctor said that Cui Teng had a heart disease. Taking medicine was only an aid, and someone had to enlighten her. Mother Cui had no choice but to ask others for help.

Both the emperor and the empress had sent people to visit, Zhang Youcai was a close associate of the emperor. His arrival made Cui Teng excited for a while, but it was only for a while, and when he left, he became weak again.

Many of Cui Teng's friends have all come here, either flattering, laughing, outspoken, or having long conversations, but the effect is not obvious.

Cui Teng's eyes lit up when he talked about the newly famous beauties in the capital. He sat up for a while, eager to try, and wanted to get out of bed and get dressed, and went to find flowers and ask willows together.

But as long as he thinks of Zhang Qinyan, all his ambitions vanish in an instant. Now he can't see Qin, hear the words Zhang and Yan, and when he sees Zhang Youcai, the eunuch, he can't help shedding two tears, which frightens Zhang Youcai. Jump.

As the New Year is approaching, other people's homes are full of joy, but Cui's house is still shrouded in gloom and mist.

In the end, it was Pingenhoufu who came up with an idea: To talk about persuading people's hearts, famous doctors may not be useful, and my home is also dark, so I have to find a smart person to make sense.

What she recommends is East Sea King.

Mother Cui wrote a letter, and Mrs. Pingenhou personally went to invite it three times, and the King of the East Sea finally reluctantly agreed. Lao Jun is the grandmother of the King of the East Sea, and he has always been very fond of him when he was a child, so the King of the East China Sea came to Cui Mansion in the name of helping the funeral.

Cui Teng was lying on the bed humming hoarsely, as if he was short of breath, but also as if he was singing a little song, but it was so out of tune that no one could understand it.

The King of the East Sea didn't understand either. As soon as he entered the room, he cupped his hands on the bed and said, Congratulations, Cui Er.

Cui Teng slightly raised his head and glanced at the person who came, and continued to hum. After a while, seeing that the King of the East Sea was not talking, he was a little anxious, and motioned for the servant to help him up, leaning on the folded quilt beside him, and asked: The Cui family's fleeting years are unfavorable, a bunch of unfortunate things have happened, and I am so sick again, why am I happy?

Donghai Wang, who was looking around in the room, walked to the bedside and said with a smile, You're not dead because of your illness, isn't it worth celebrating?

Cui Teng glared angrily and lifted the quilt covering him, Donghai King, are you here to beg for a fight? Who invited you? I'll clean up with you.

The King of the East Sea nodded, As expected, I guess you are pretending to be sick, and let me deceive the truth all at once.

Cui Teng was so angry that he almost fainted, pushed the servant away, and really got off the ground and stood up, but he was lying in bed for too long, his body was weak, and he got up too violently. Lie down again, and in front of him stood the smiling East Sea King.

Why are you still here?

The King of the East Sea said to the servant: Go out, let's chat for a while.

The servant did not dare to leave, and the king of the East Sea said, Cui Er, do you dare to speak to me alone?

Go away! Cui Teng shouted angrily, not knowing what he said, but the servant consciously accepted it and hurried out.

Come on, what do you want to say? Laugh at me, or be provocative? Say it all, I can stand it. Cui Teng said with a stiff neck, his expression was indeed much better than usual.

The King of the East Sea put away his smile, I know why you are bedridden, and I know you are stupid.

You know shit! Cui Teng couldn't help but swear, What if he knew? A son can't be a father...

King Donghai shook his head solemnly, I am your cousin. We have lived together since we were young. You can't get out of bed, and it has nothing to do with your uncle.

Cui Teng blushed, I forgot that you grew up in Cui's family. That's right, I couldn't get up because of a woman, what's the matter? Alas, the world is so beautiful, if you say no, it's gone, and I still don't. Understand, how can she be so cruel? Why do you want to help the assassin?

Cui Teng scratched his head, confused.

However, Donghai Wang thought it was a simple question, She is from Jianghu, and she must have owed a lot of people in her early years, and she can only pay it back with her life.

Tell me, I can afford a few lives, as long as she's okay.

The East Sea King shook his head again.

You don't believe me? Tell you, I don't care about other people's lives except my own family and Your Majesty. Alas, why is no one taking your life? It would be great to exchange you for Zhang Qinyan.

The King of the East Sea laughed, then shook his head, No, your bedridden has nothing to do with Zhang Qinyan.

Cui Teng was really confused, What nonsense are you talking about, don't I understand myself better than you?

The authorities are a fan. Donghai Wang said disapprovingly, turned and walked away, picked up the small objects on the table, looked at them, and put them down.

Cui Teng was still waiting, and said angrily: When did you develop this problem? Don't say anything if you have something to say.

The King of the East Sea returned to the bed, I'll ask you one thing first, you answer truthfully, and then I'll tell you why you're obsessed.

To you, I can't promise to tell the truth, but just ask.

Why did Your Majesty let the Cui family go?

Because the Cui family is innocent. Cui Teng said immediately.

Surely innocent?

Cui Teng hesitated, What do you want to say?

There are no outsiders here. Let's say in private that Your Majesty has always been wary of your uncle's command of the Southern Army. Is that right?

Cui Teng didn't say a word, and didn't make any expressions. To be wary, he was very wary of the East Sea King now, and he almost forgot his weakness. After sitting on the bed for a while, he didn't lie down.

By taking this opportunity, Your Majesty can justifiably take back the military power, but His Majesty did not do so. Uncle asked for bones three times, and His Majesty returned it. This is really to keep Uncle, not an ordinary perfunctory. Why did His Majesty suddenly change? manner?

Because of my sister, she is the queen, and her Majesty is a married couple in adversity.

Your words are only half right. My cousin and His Majesty are deeply in love, but they have been married for many years, and the first person in the palace to become pregnant is not the queen.

What exactly are you trying to say? Cui Teng was confused again.

The King of the East Sea smiled and said: Idiot, I'm talking about you. Your Majesty let go of the Cui family. It's not the uncle or the queen who comforts you. The most important reason is you.

Me? Cui Teng thought for a while, I don't have that much face.

Think about it again, when Your Majesty was sober, why did you keep saying your name?

His Majesty told me later that when he was assassinated, he was thinking who taught my nephew that bandit tactics, and he never forgot it when he was in a coma, so he called my name when he woke up. I said it was Master Yan Peng. , He used to live in my house, but His Majesty chose a servant from Master Yan Peng, and I don't understand why.

I see, but no matter what, Your Majesty was the first to think of you, not someone else, right?

This is a fact, and not long after I entered the palace, Your Majesty specially sent Meng E to tell me the truth, saying that His Majesty was pretending to be confused at the time, so that I would not be too scared... Huh? Why did I tell you this? Your boy is still so insidious, deliberately Take my word for it?

You kid is still so blind, and you don't know good people in person. I'm here to give you some advice and tell you: you are still His Majesty's favorite, and the life of the entire Cui family depends on you.

Cui Teng was stunned for a while. Slowly, a wave of heat rose from the bottom of his heart and gradually spread to his entire body, Your Majesty... Don't blame me for attracting assassins? Don't blame me for being slow to rescue him?

Your Majesty blames you, but forgives you.

Really? You talked to His Majesty? What did His Majesty say?

I'm not a favorite like you, so of course Your Majesty won't tell me these things. The King of the East Sea pointed to his eyes, I see better than you, it's always been like this, you have to admit this, right?

Cui Teng admitted that King Donghai was smarter than himself, and asked expectantly, Your Majesty really forgive me?

The assassination took place in the Cui House. The assassin is someone under your watch. If you change to any emperor, the Cui family will be sentenced to death, and the queen will be abolished. You will be beheaded on the street, but Your Majesty is unprecedentedly magnanimous. This is not forgiveness. What is it?

Yup.

But it's good for you. You don't appreciate it. You pretend to be sick and hide from Your Majesty. I'm really not satisfied.

I'm not pretending to be sick, I'm really sick, really, cough... Cui Teng coughed twice, feeling strange to himself. Usually, he was dizzy after talking so much, but today he became more and more excited. Not the slightest bit tired.

Your Majesty is just recovering, it's when you need help the most. Even if your servants crawl, you have to crawl over. You are a favorite, and you should lead by example. As long as you have a breath, you have to serve Your Majesty, but you are lying on the bed and refuse to get up. , is it pretending to be sick?

Favorite is not a good word. Every time the King of the East Sea speaks with a sarcasm in his tone, Cui Teng doesn't care at all, he even likes the title, and murmurs: Yes, I have to see Your Majesty, Go immediately, Your Majesty needs me...

Cui Teng shouted loudly to the servants outside, and he had to put on clothes and boots.

Donghai King said no more, turned around and left without saying goodbye to his uncle, and went back to his house. Soon after entering the house, Mrs. Ping'en Hou chased after him, smiling all over his face, I just said that I saw the wrong person, good brother. As soon as he left, Cui Teng was like crazy. He could run and dance. How could he still be sick? The family was watching him and asked him to eat something, or he would immediately go to the palace to see His Majesty. Good brother, You are really... a wonderful doctor.

The East Sea King smiled and accepted that he and Cui Teng often competed for favor in front of the emperor. He knew Cui Teng's mind best.

Mrs. Ping'en Hou then sighed, But the impact of the assassination is still too great. Empress Dowager Cining doesn't trust the Cui family even more, and her good feelings for me are gone. She has never allowed me to enter the palace.

I have already given you an idea. Donghai King said flatly.

The Empress Dowager Shangguan? It's all rumors, there's no real evidence.

It depends on your ability. King Donghai pretended to be impatient. Jing Yao is an old man in the palace. If he doesn't know anything, it must be because you didn't gain his trust.

Mrs. Ping'en Hou nodded, feeling that what the East Sea King said was very true.