half life slave

After Qiu Wei passed, the days of Chonghua Palace became more and more quiet.Every day after the court, if the emperor had nothing to look for, Shen Hui would copy the Tao Te Ching in the Cuiyun Pavilion.

Rong Yu still acted as the messenger between the Chonghua Palace and the chief minister of the cabinet, and of course he would still be asked to write a reply letter to Miss Qin for Shen Hui.

Because he has practiced boy skills since he was a child, and he is good at imitating, he can indeed show Shen Hui's handwriting freely in a short period of time.

But when he thought of that Miss Qin who had never met before and whose name was Ruozhen, Rong Yu really had mixed feelings.

Shen Hui took the lyrics he wrote to sing with others, and every time he thought about it, he would feel ashamed.He also summoned up the courage to persuade Shen Hui, which was very inappropriate, but Shen Hui remained indifferent to his plea, usually just throwing two words over coldly, write quickly.

There is nothing to do, no matter how reluctant you are, you still have to bite the bullet and do it.

In the evening of that day, Gao Qian, the chief inspector of ceremonies and head of the imperial court, paid a sudden visit, not to deliver an order, but to see the King of Chu alone.

All the palace people outside the Cuiyun Pavilion were dismissed, only Rong Yu was still serving in the study.

Gao Qian took the tea he offered, glanced lightly, and said with a smile, "His Royal Highness can make some preparations tonight. Let's go to court tomorrow. The emperor may ask you about the candidate for the princess."

Shen Hui was thoughtful, and his eyes were only fixed on the chapter of Qiushui, the sentence that a composer cannot speak to a Taoist, he is not a teacher, and he asked after a long while, "What do you think of Gao's palm print?"

Gao Qian smiled calmly, "Your Highness can express his feelings directly."

After a pause, Gao Qian went on to say, "Today, Mr. General Secretary Yan and Mr. Yuan of Dali Temple once again appealed, hoping that the emperor will establish a crown prince as soon as possible, but they are referring to you, Your Highness."

Shen Hui chuckled, "Then Father will ask me this tomorrow, what does the palm print mean?"

Gao Qian shook his head, "It's not the time yet." He leaned forward a little, as if he was reading a book on the Zhuangzi sitting next to Hui Hui, and smiled gently for a long time, "Tomorrow, Your Highness, why not ask the emperor to take a look at the calligraphy you have learned recently. Let's talk about it."

A smile appeared on Shen Hui's face, he nodded and thanked Gao Qian.Gao Qian chatted a few more words, then got up to leave.

Shen Hui turned his head, and ordered Rong Yu who was standing beside him, "Send Gao's palm print on behalf of Gu."

Rong Yumang agreed, and retreated with Gao Qian.

Following the wrong step silently, Rong Yu couldn't help but still think about their conversation just now.

Seeing his silence, Gao Qian smiled kindly at him, "Thinking about what I said to Your Highness?"

Rong Yu came back to his senses, hesitated for a moment, and said yes.

Gao Qian nodded and asked with a smile, "Is your name Rong Yu right? How old are you this year and where are you from?"

Rong Yu thought for a while, and reported the content of the household registration of this life, "I am sixteen this year, a native of the capital, and my ancestral home is Huaiyin."

Gao Qian narrowed his eyes and smiled, "A good place, Huaiyin Marquis Han Xin, Huaiyin is a place famous for its talents."

It was a bit difficult for Rong Yu to continue with these words.Anyway, no matter whether it is a famous general or a talented scholar, he will never have anything to do with him in this life. I don't know what to say, so I just nodded with my lips pursed.

Gao Qian saw his embarrassment, and comforted him gently, "You are still young, take good care of Your Highness, and you will not achieve anything in the future. People like us can only spend our lives in the palace, but if we meet the Lord Ming, If I can do my best to help, I will also have the opportunity to participate in and witness a glorious and prosperous world. Thinking about it this way, will it make you feel relieved?"

Rong Yu was stunned, knowing that Gao Qian would be wrong, but he couldn't really let it go, because he hadn't been entangled in the first place.

It can't be said that he agrees with the status of eunuch, but because he wants to fulfill what he has done for him in his previous life, for his tired relatives, and give them a relaxed and comfortable life, he feels that no matter how he lives in this life, as long as he leaves, everything is worth it .

However, there was concern in the other party's words. He could feel it, and felt warm in his heart. He lowered his head and pondered for a moment, and finally couldn't help asking, "Rong Yuda, please ask the palm print, why does the emperor refuse to serve the court so loyally?" Make him the crown prince?"

Gao Qian looked back at him, and said in an encouraging tone, "You have read books, but do you still remember what Emperor Wen of Sui said in this Ji?"

Rong Yu thought hard, suddenly a flash of inspiration appeared, and he said slowly, "Listen to the words of the wise woman, deceive the evil ministers, indulge in favor and abolish the in-laws, and entrust the lost. The way to destroy father and son is to open the gap between Kun and younger brothers. The grave is not yet dry. , the descendants are slaughtered one after another, and it is a sign of their chaos and death... The palm print means that the emperor is afraid that the emperor's abolition of the elders and the establishment of the younger will lead to fighting in the same room? The orthodox way of the elders and the younger is so solid." At the end, the voice was He lowered his voice like a murmur.

Gao Qian nodded, then shook his head again, "Not necessarily, history is written by the successful. Emperor Yangdi's tyrant was subjugated, and the fine writing of history books was attributed to the abolition of the elders and the establishment of the younger ones. However, it is not seen that even though Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty had the change of the Xuanwu Gate, the people of later generations Don't you only remember the rule of Zhenguan?"

Having said that, there are lessons learned from the past, but he has been reluctant to establish the eldest son of the emperor. Obviously, the emperor is not satisfied with the eldest son. Perhaps, he is also waiting for a suitable opportunity to promote the whole game.

After hesitating for a while, Rong Yu continued to ask out the doubts in his heart, "Then why did Mr. Shoufu support His Highness, and why did he insist on letting His Highness marry Zhang Zhu?"

After Rong Yu finished speaking, seeing Gao Qian smiling at the corner of his mouth and looking at himself quietly, he suddenly realized that he asked too much and was too straightforward, a sense of uneasiness hit him, he took half a step back, and bowed his head in panic, "Rong Yu If you violated the rules, please punish me with your handprint."

Gao Qian waved his hand indifferently, signaling him to move on, and when he reached the gate of the Chonghua Palace, he stopped and made a gesture that he didn't need to see him off again, "I can answer your two questions together, Because of the same political views. This dynasty needs reformers, from the lord to the ministers."

It seems that this trench has already taken shape and is deeply rooted. Rong Yu thinks that he is now standing behind this team, whether active or passive, it is a certain fact.

Although he was at a loss, he did not compromise.Rong Yu is already satisfied with the situation, and is even more grateful to Gao Qian.She cupped her hands and gave him a deep bow, watching him gradually go away.

After dinner in the evening, Shen Hui was still copying at the desk in the Cuiyun Pavilion, with Rong and his attendants by his side, brewing tea for digestion for him, and sorting out the written papers.

At first, Shen Hui was still copying the classics of Laozhuang and Zhuangzi, and then he began to contemplate, as if making a fuss.

Rong Yu felt curious, so he leaned over to look at it calmly, and saw that it was written on the paper, "Three Realms can't do it, where to seek heart, heart can't be sought, Dharma will send it safely."The mountains, rivers, and clouds make up the beautiful scenery of the universe; spring, summer, autumn and winter, the four seasons are clearly changing...

After watching it for a while, he suddenly realized that Shen Hui probably wanted to write some experience of practicing Zen and present it to the emperor, so as to show his indifference in pursuing a clear mind and seeing one's nature without being disturbed by external things.

The face and eyes were serious, and he was only concentrating on pondering those words, so that Shen Hui didn't even pay attention to the movements of raising his hand to drink tea, then putting down the cup, and signaling him to put it on.

After a while, he suddenly heard a coughing sound, Rong Yu woke up, looked back, and saw Shen Hui turning around and staring at him, for a moment, Rong Yu froze in place as if being suffocated, and then hesitated Should I kneel down and plead guilty.

Shen Hui was expressionless, but there was a trace of teasing in his eyes. He stared at it for a long time, until Rong Yu bowed his head deeply, and then he turned around and sat down again, continuing to write his article.

Seeing that he didn't pursue it, Rong Yu breathed a sigh of relief, stepped forward to pour tea, and silently returned to his original position, but he didn't dare to lean forward to read the words on the paper anymore.

Just regretting the gaffe just now, Shen Hui asked, "Not only can you write lyrics, but can you also write gatha?"

Hearing these words at first, Rong Yu felt like a thunderbolt. Thinking that he had asked him to write for himself again, after being astonished, he replied sincerely, "I am stupid, I have never practiced Zen."

Fortunately, Shen Hui just asked and ignored him.

But the night was getting darker, and the bell leak had already sounded three times.Rong Yu had the habit of staying up late in her previous life, and in this life she often has unfinished records in the palace, and needs to work overtime at night, so she wonders if she can survive.Seeing Shen Hui's tall and straight back, his sitting posture was not slack at all, but he didn't know if he would feel tired.

Suddenly there was an inexplicable sadness in my heart.

Not sure why he felt this way, he adjusted his breathing and leaned over again to see the progress of his writing.

Fortunately, Shen Hui finally stopped writing. An article has been written, but it still needs to be transcribed.After laying out a new sheet, he picked up his pen again.At this time, he seems to have completely forgotten that there is Rong Yu, who is good at imitating his handwriting, by his side.

Somewhat flustered, Rong Yu took two steps forward, and said in a low voice, "Does Your Highness just want to record it again? If so, I can transcribe it for you and present it to Your Highness tomorrow morning. It's late at night, Your Highness should rest earlier .”

I couldn't help feeling anxious, because I didn't know what Shen Hui would think, would he think that he was trying to spy on the Lord's mind?Or presumptuous assertion is suspected of restlessness?

She couldn't figure it out, so she could only wait anxiously before Shen Hui spoke.

After a long time, Shen Hui didn't say anything, but put the pen on the shelf, then stood up, walked out of the study without saying a word.

Looking at his back through the window, Rong and let out a long breath, as if he had received an amnesty.

The next day, as Gao Qian expected, the emperor summoned the King of Chu in Xuanzheng Hall before lunch.

Rong and his attendant Shen Hui went there and waited under the eaves according to the rules, and could faintly hear a sentence or two of conversation in the hall.

The emperor straight to the point mentioned a few candidates for the princess, and then wanted to hear Shen Hui's own opinion.

Shen Hui still had a calm tone, "Since the father asked, the minister there chose the cousin of the Qin family. She and the son have known each other since childhood, and they know each other's temperament. They are also the mother's cousin. The royal family and the Qin family are good friends, and my ministers are willing to choose her."

The emperor snorted, "You didn't hesitate at all, and what you said is reasonable, but she is the daughter of the chief assistant, so aren't you afraid that the official will impeach the Qin family as a foreign relative?"

"How can Mr. Qin Ge be considered a foreign relative?" Shen Hui smiled, "My son is just a vassal king. In the future, I just want to live a life of husband and wife in the fief. I chose her as a relative, and I want to add more to the royal family. It's just the blood of the mother's family. My son thinks that if the mother and concubine are still alive, he should think the same way."

These words aroused the emperor's reverie, recalling the past with Concubine Li, and after a long time, he slowly asked, "You mentioned fiefdom just now, have you seriously thought about it, where will you be feudal in the future?"

Shen Hui was half serious, half joking, "Father, why don't you give the two lakes to your ministers? Since the title of your ministers is Chu, why don't you simply go to Chu to become the king of peace, and it is best to give Dongting Junshan together. Next, from now on, I can present you and eldest brother with the best old sister every year in the future."

Although Rong Yuting was smiling in his words, pretending to be lighthearted, he was very clear that these few words were definitely not what he really thought in his heart.At the same time, I also understand that this is the way the Tian family gets along. The so-called father and son brothers are always full of suspicion and pretense.

After a while, Fang listened to the emperor's gentle words, "Since you are interested in the Qin family, I will follow you. I heard that you have recently cultivated your mind and become fascinated by Lao Zhuang and Zen. Just read those books, and it will be bad if you change your temperament."

"My son's ideal is to be an idle prince, and I'm not afraid of these things." Shen Hui said, presenting what he wrote yesterday to the emperor, showing a rare shame, "This is my son's understanding of Zen. I also ask my father to give me some pointers. Although my son is interested in these things, he still understands his responsibilities after all. If my father and elder brother need my son, I will be at your disposal at any time, and I will try my best to do my job well."

The emperor smiled and looked through the pages with great interest. While reading, he nodded in praise, "Your handwriting is getting better and better, and it is quiet, which shows that your heart is quiet. After the wedding, I hope you can be one with the Qin couple." Respect each other like a guest, don't be like your elder brother, his face is just like me, but his heart is nothing like it."

Shen Hui responded with a smile, and the emperor asked him a few Zen gongs at will, and the father and son confronted each other for a while, and then he was allowed to leave.

Three days later, the emperor issued an edict to marry Shen Hui, the king of Chu, and Qin Ruozhen, the daughter of Qin Taiyue, the chief assistant of the cabinet, and they were married in the spring of the following year.