Dark Star Field [Interstellar]

The afternoon sun was dazzling.Xue Yelai sat by the window and let Bai Yang trim his hair.

When the first lock of long hair fell on the apron, Xue Yelai looked down.Then lift your eyes and never glance again.

Bai Yang's movements were very skillful, and it didn't take him long to complete the job.The moment the apron was removed, Xue Yelai's neck felt slightly chilled, and the familiar feeling of friction between the skin and hair disappeared.

Bai Yang is tidying up the long hair that has been cut off.It was the first time for Xue Yelai to see them from such an angle. The fiery red color was like a sunset falling on the canvas.

Xue Yelai suddenly regretted it.Bai Yang should comb his hair well before cutting it off.After all, no one can guarantee whether there will be opportunities in the future.

Picking up the mirror and looking at it, his face looked a little strange.The temperament that had been softened by the long hair in the past suddenly showed a faint sharpness on this face, which surprised him.It is as if a person takes off the mask, but unexpectedly sees another face in the mirror.

"You don't like it?" Bai Yang asked behind him.

"I like it. But it will take some time to get used to it." Xue Yelai put down the mirror, "You are being merciful, my hair is still longer than yours."

Bai Yang went around to look at it carefully, and used his fingers to tuck his sideburns behind his ears.Careful demeanor, like a sculptor maintaining a newly completed work.

"It's better to keep a little bit of who you were before."

"Okay." Xue Yelai gently patted Bai Yang's hand away, "I'm going to take a shower, and you can bring me the ironed uniform. When I come back, I'll let you see enough."

"You just got out of the hospital and you went to see the emperor?"

"Well." Xue Yelai said vaguely, "There are some things that must be done, the sooner you start, the better."

He didn't tell Bai Yang that the Great Elder had tried to ask him to hand over the family crest.This incident made him feel anxious.Although he kept the badge, if the other members of the family did not get the approval of the three great elders, then the power of the patriarch would be useless.

Just the badge of the head of the Xue family is not enough, he needs a guarantee from the emperor.

Now that things are up to now, even if it is a fox pretending to be a tiger, he must show his prestige.

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Passing through two rows of antique racks filled with enamel wares, Xue Yelai was brought into a tea room filled with fragrance.This means that for the emperor, this is not a formal reception.

The emperor was facing the door sideways, and was pouring water into the justice cup with a copper pot.The tea leaves are rolling in the water, gradually overflowing the light golden tea soup.A fine white porcelain aromatherapy lamp was burning in the corner of the room, and there was still half a bottle of essential oil left in the tray at the top.Ding ding dong dong music came from somewhere, and against the four sides of the hollowed out green bamboo board decoration wall, it was extremely elegant.

Everything looks quiet and comfortable, but it makes people feel: such a deliberate arrangement is just the owner of the room trying to calm the restlessness in his heart.

Xue Yelai knelt down on one knee and saluted.The emperor turned his gaze, nodded, and then turned around to continue fiddling with the tea set.

That set of tea making procedures takes a long time.Xue Yelai's injuries hadn't healed yet, and his knees were gradually aching, but he still kept himself in a still position.

The worst he could have imagined was that the emperor would not see him at all, or would allow him to see him but ignore his presence.Whichever of these two situations occurred, it showed that Xue Yelai had little hope of winning the emperor's support.

At least the situation is not the worst.

After an unknown amount of time, when Xue Yelai's right leg supporting his body began to tremble involuntarily, the emperor's tea was ready.

"Oh, you're here." Holding the teacup, the emperor slowly put his slightly bloated body into the armchair before continuing: "There's no need to salute, just stand up and talk."

"Yes." Xue Yelai stood up respectfully, stood with hands down, without saying a word.

"I have read your letter," said the Emperor thoughtfully. "You want to enter the Royal Gendarmerie.—Why? Few sages make such a request."

"I think this is the best way to serve His Majesty, and it is also the best choice for our family." Xue Ye said, feeling uneasy.Of course the emperor will understand what he really means - he wants to get the emperor's personal consent, acknowledging that he can exercise the power of the head of the Xue family; Concerns about the Xue family.

It might not be a good move, but he has no other options.Either be brave enough to do something to save yourself, or you have to sit and wait for the moment when everyone dies together.

He knew very well that it was impossible for the emperor to give him any clear and formal answer to the question of the ownership of the Xue family's future power.But even a verbal statement from the emperor, or even some ambiguous acquiescence, can have a huge impact.

"You don't have to be in the gendarmerie," said the emperor.

Xue Yelai's heart sank.But then I heard the emperor say: "If I remember correctly, there is a person named Xue Ruheng in your family who is in the gendarmerie, right? That's good, if you think it is necessary, you can notify him in the name of the family." He, I think he will give you proper assistance."

"You mean...in the name of the family?" Xue Yelai raised his head and repeated.

"Yes." The emperor nodded, walked to the table again and picked up the copper pot, announcing that the conversation was over.

"Thank you, Your Majesty." A burst of joy flashed across Xue Yelai's heart.Although the emperor's wording was cryptic, he understood that this was the acquiescence he was waiting for.The so-called "informing Xue Ruheng in the name of the family" means that Xue Yelai has the right to dispatch the military police unit led by Xue Ruheng.As for what kind of situation is necessary, Xue Yelai can decide by himself.

In other words, the emperor granted Xue Yelai flexible patriarchal powers in a subtle way.As for how big the scale of elasticity is, the final right of interpretation naturally still belongs to the emperor.

After leaving the palace, Xue Yelai immediately "informed" Xue Ruheng with the communicator, and conveyed the emperor's words just now.

Xue Ruheng on the screen was silent for a while, then smiled and said: "Then, if necessary, I am always at your disposal."

"I'm going to hold a family meeting. Tomorrow." Xue Yelai suddenly realized that his tone had become confident unconsciously, "I don't need you to do anything, I just want you to be present."

"Understood." Xue Ruheng was still tepid, "In the name of the family, I will help you hold on to this place."