After exhausting myself to death

Nan Huaijin sat upright in the middle of the cell.

This is not a comfortable posture, and ordinary people's legs will feel extremely uncomfortable after sitting for a quarter of an hour. Only scholars from aristocratic families who have been trained in ancient etiquette since childhood still insist on this kind of sitting etiquette.

In the past, the Nan family had disappeared from the world. Nan Huaijin would beg for mercy from Shen Wei during the day. When he was alone, he would still follow the lifestyle he had before he was 14 years old.

Whether it was useless self-esteem or ridiculous arrogance, there were too many funny things in his life, including one or two.

The night is as cold as water.

The cell where he was imprisoned was too deep, and the moonlight could not penetrate, only the flickering light of candles.

Nan Huaijin frowned, feeling confused. He seemed to have many thoughts in his mind, but he had no idea what he was thinking about.

The sound of footsteps in the distance gradually became clearer. Nan Huaijin raised his head suddenly and happened to catch a glimpse of a piece of clothes.

His chaotic mind regained some clarity, and he knelt straight in the posture of sitting in a posture, bowed his hands, and said, "See Your Majesty."

He lowered his head and heard the sound of the door lock jingling as it was opened.

Then a team of guards appeared out of nowhere, quietly placed tables, chairs, candles, tea and snacks in the cell, and then quickly left.

Shen Minghuan sat on the chair and said calmly: "Huaijin doesn't have anything to say to me?"

Nan Huaijin looked confused. He hesitated for a moment and said, "Your Majesty, the dungeon is cold and cold. You shouldn't come here."

"What should we do? I want to see Huaijin, but I don't want to release you, so I have to come in person?" Shen Minghuan couldn't help coughing twice after finishing speaking.

He didn't expect that his body could be so bad. He didn't do anything today, but just gave Nan Huaijin a hand, and he was actually a little weak.

Fortunately, he had been avoiding Dr. He all day.

Nan Huaijin was heartbroken when he heard Shen Minghuan cough, which made his already unclear thoughts even more complicated.

Your Majesty, what does this mean? If you don't believe him, why would you still want to see him? If you believe him, why don't you want to let him go?

However, the body's instinct was faster than the brain. He poured a cup of tea and felt the temperature with the back of his hand before bringing it to Shen Minghuan.

Shen Minghuan took it, took a slow sip, and pointed to the chair opposite him: "Sit down."

Your Majesty is still willing to drink the water I poured, so he shouldn't be angry, right?

Nan Huaijin sat down in a daze, forgetting to even thank him.

Facts have proved that Shen Minghuan was very angry, "Nan Huaijin, how many lives do you have to dare to do such a thing? Do you think King Dun is some kind of idiot? He even rebelled and didn't care about killing a few more people. If you don't have an expression on your face, Do it right and arouse his suspicion, and you'll be dead now."

She never expected that Shen Minghuan would be angry because of Nan Huaijin: "...Huh?"

"Ah what? You made your own decision, are you still reasonable?"

Nan Huaijin: "...Ah."

He finally came back to his senses and saw Shen Minghuan glaring at him, but he no longer felt uneasy as before, and even felt like laughing.

Nan Huaijin held back his smile and cupped his hands: "Your Majesty, King Dun has long been disobedient. He has been operating in Yongdu for many years. Instead of waiting for the rabbit, it is better to lure the snake out of its hole and eliminate future troubles as soon as possible..."

Shen Minghuan waved his hand, "Is this what I'm asking you? I'm asking you why you want to make the decision in private? Why didn't you tell me in advance?"

Nan Huaijin was slightly startled, "Prince Dun is very scheming, I am afraid of arousing his vigilance..."

His voice became softer and softer, and his eyes drifted unconsciously. He clearly didn't feel that he was at fault, but he felt guilty for some reason: "If I tell His Majesty, Your Majesty will definitely not agree."

Shen Minghuan sneered: "You also know that I won't agree, Nan Huaijin, what will you do if I don't believe you?"

Nan Huaijin was startled again.

He went to jail early in the morning and waited for Shen Minghuan after dark. For half the day, countless thoughts swirled in his mind, but they all revolved around this issue.

——If Shen Minghuan doesn’t believe him.

He did it too decisively, leaving no way for himself to fall back. He could only rely on Shen Minghuan's trust.

But what if Shen Minghuan doesn't believe him? It's normal for Shen Minghuan not to believe him. He did it without telling Shen Minghuan, and he also tried his best when contacting those courtiers and dignitaries with evil intentions. No matter what his purpose is, it is indeed too much for a minister to possess such great energy...

If Shen Minghuan doesn't believe him, it's really a normal thing. The most he can do is die. Anyway, he owes Shen Minghuan more than one life.

He unconsciously read out what was in his heart, and Shen Minghuan frowned hard.

Nan Huaijin saw the emperor's disapproving eyes and suddenly chuckled: "Your Majesty, do you know that I am probably the only one who has suffered all the seventeen severe punishments in the Shenxing Division. Just before you return to Yong Kingdom Two months later, in the middle of winter, Shen Wei ordered me to be thrown into Yanque Lake and soaked for two hours. "

His eyes became distant, as if he was thinking of the pain that clearly happened not long ago but seemed like it was a lifetime ago. There was a slight smile in his voice: "Sometimes, I also want to just die like this. My fate is like this, and I don’t think my grandfather will blame me.”

His tone suddenly had some ups and downs: "But maybe I really have a bad life, and I can still open my eyes every time. Since I survived, there are some things that I have to continue to do."

He was Nan Huaijin, who was struggling in the filthy palace. In seven years, he learned a lot of ruthless and cunning methods.

Xie Zhifei and Zhou Yan can talk freely and point out the country, and use Yang conspiracy to control the enemy in an upright manner. And since he is so humble, he can only plot people's hearts in the dark.

The Holy Ming Monarch does not need such a villain by his side. He will eventually become the only blemish on Shen Minghuan's brilliance.

Shen Minghuan frowned even more tightly, "I heard you tell Prince Dun that you want an official position?"

"Ah?" He changed the topic too quickly, and Nan Huaijin couldn't catch up for a while. He explained hastily: "Your Majesty, this is an expedient measure. I lied to him. I didn't think..."

Shen Minghuan's eyes were gentle and she gave him a slight smile: "You may be a temporary solution, but I take it to heart."

"Do you know what official I have prepared for you?"

Nan Huaijin looked at him blankly.

Shen Minghuan stood up, took off the black cloak embroidered with golden dragons, and put it on Nan Huaijin.

He said: "Right Prime Minister."

The Yong Dynasty respected the right. This was true power, with one person subordinate to ten thousand people.

"His Majesty……"

Shen Minghuan waved his hand: "I know that your qualifications are not enough, and it is difficult to convince the public as the prime minister now, but it doesn't matter, your contribution will be enough when I unify Kyushu."

"Before this, I can only make Huaijin remain an unofficial civilian for a while. After all, except for the Prime Minister, I feel that no one else is worthy of you."

Obviously Xie Zhifei was treated in the same way, but Shen Minghuan only said "you" and didn't even add "we". If his mind was not clear enough, he would really be deceived by his appearance, and from then on he would be willing to die for him without any regrets.

"No, Your Majesty." Nan Huaijin hurriedly put the cloak back on Shen Minghuan: "It's very cold in the dungeon, how can you wear so little and don't even bring a heater?"

Shen Minghuan: "..."

He allowed Nan Huaijin to take action and continued: "So, my right minister, it's time for you to change your mentality. The Dayonghui is the most powerful dynasty in the world and in the past, and you will be the most powerful dynasty in the prosperous age. The most brilliant person, you don’t have to be so cautious and walk on thin ice, you should be more wanton and frivolous.”

It's like a spring breeze blowing through the snow on the top of the mountain, bringing a touch of unprecedented warmth to the coldest place, so the ice and snow melt, and flowers bloom in an instant.

But how could he dare to expect the spring breeze to truly visit his barren life where not a single blade of grass grows?

Nan Huaijin could see the undisguised encouragement and care in this man's eyes. He lowered his eyes and said, "Your Majesty, there is no need to sympathize with me. Those things have passed. I am not so fragile."

Shen Minghuan blinked: "Do I look like someone who can joke about the country? As for sympathy, what do you have to sympathize with? Huaijin, don't underestimate yourself. Looking at the world, who is qualified to sympathize with you? They have neither Your character is not as good as your talent, nor can it compare to your firmness, bravery, perseverance, calmness, rationality, and kindness..."

He added word by word, his voice becoming more and more sincere. Nan Huaijin's face turned slightly red, and she even began to wonder if Shen Minghuan was talking about herself.

Shen Minghuan finally stopped and said, "Even if you have experienced some very bad things, Huaijin, if anyone dares to sympathize with you in the future, just ask him directly - are you worthy?"

"If you are embarrassed to say it, you can come to me and I will scold them for you." Shen Minghuan added slowly: "If I were still alive at that time."

"His Majesty!"

Shen Minghuan curled his lips: "If you don't say it, don't say it."

Nan Huaijin was moved by Shen Minghuan's unrestrained words. He was a little helpless, but it was undeniable that he felt much more relaxed.

No one had ever praised him so openly.

——Such unreserved admiration rather than contempt after seven years of slavery.

Nan Huaijin was almost intoxicated, mistakenly thinking that he was some unparalleled saint and talent.

He smiled and said: "Your Majesty, I am the right prime minister, so I can't let you be the left prime minister, right?"

"Why not?" Shen Minghuan asked.

"Do you think I am sympathizing with you again? Well, I am indeed somewhat qualified to sympathize with you."

Shen Minghuan sighed, "But Zizheng's past was not easy. You two are the same, and neither of you is any better. If you are interested, ask Zizheng yourself."

Shen Minghuan said firmly: "I chose you as the right prime minister and Zizheng as the left prime minister. The reason is very simple - he is not as good as you."

If the abilities of everyone in this world could be quantified, there is no doubt that, except for Shen Minghuan, an outsider, Nan Huaijin would be the undisputed number one.

But before Nan Huaijin had time to feel the trust and recognition in these words, she heard Shen Minghuan ask in confusion: "But where has Zizheng been recently? I haven't seen him for a while."

Nan Huaijin: "..."

Nan Huaijin lowered his head.

Shen Minghuan looked at him suspiciously and said in a threatening tone: "Huaijin, you'd better not hide this from me."

Nan Huaijin was scared and whispered: "He went to Jin State."

Shen Minghuan: "???"

Nan Huaijin tried to quibble: "Now the only resistance to your Majesty's unification is the Jin State. The Jin-Yan coalition sounds scary, but it can be seen as three forces - Jin, Yan, and the bandits headed by Zhou He who have taken refuge with the nobles. They Although there are many people, they are not monolithic. As long as the strategy is right, they can be divided internally. "

Nan Huaijin tried his best to finish his last words: "Zizheng also thinks about the overall situation..."

Shen Minghuan: "Huh."