Is Your Majesty jealous today?

Gu Liang didn't dare to look Zhong Ye in the eye at all, and he never dreamed of taking a hot spring bath with the emperor.

The Gu family is mainly engaged in business, and no one has been an official in several generations.The status of a businessman in this dynasty is not too high. Gu Liang was smart since he was a child, and the elders in his family have always expected him to be a Jinshi in the future. Therefore, Gu Liang has always cherished the ideal of being a first-rank official since he was a child. Becoming a close minister of the emperor has been his dream for many years. .

At present, the first-rank official is not successful, but he is fortunate to be so close to the emperor. May I ask who has this blessing inside and outside the court?

It's just that this blessing is too great, and Gu Liang is trembling like walking on thin ice.

"Osmanthus wine." Gu Liang poured a cup by himself, first handed it to Zhong Ye, and then to Xi Chi, "Junior Brother, this is what you like."

Zhong Ye had a half-smile, "The friendship between you brothers and sisters is extraordinary, and you know each other's hobbies very well?"

Xi Chi patted Gu Liang on the back: "Of course, Senior Brother Gu and I have known each other for many years, and Senior Brother Gu used to skip class when he was studying in the academy, and I helped cover it."

Gu Liang has experienced ups and downs in the officialdom, and he can't help but recall what happened back then.

The scene when a teenager was studying was really wonderful. When Gu Liang was studying in Heyi County, he made friends with a girl in a brothel in the city. This girl was proficient in everything from piano, chess, calligraphy and painting, and Gu Liang would spend three days every month to listen to it. Qu'er, the school rules are strict and there is a lot of homework. If you skip class for a long time, you will be caught, so he needs his classmates to protect him.

The other students knew that Gu Liang went to places like brothels, so they couldn't help but make fun of the girl with some nasty words.That girl was not selling herself, Gu Liang didn't have any abrupt thoughts, he didn't want to hear some vulgar jokes from his classmates, and it's not good to get angry because of this matter.

Xichi has a good character and is not rigid and pedantic. He can play with everyone, and he never makes random jokes.So Gu Liang asked Xi Chi to cover him, and brought a jar of wine to thank him when he came back.

Gu Liang had the idea of ​​redeeming the girl's life, and the money that the Gu family gave him every month was naturally not enough. Later, Xi Chi sold two paintings to support him.

Gu Liang didn't know what Zhong Ye thought about Xi Chi, even if Zhong Ye's eyes on Xi Chi were explicit, he couldn't guess it.Because Gu Liang never thought that there could be any real relationship between two men. Although Xi Chi is good-looking, how can a boy's body be as soft and fragrant as a girl's body?

Gu Liang mentioned Xi Chi's always complimenting tone in front of others: "Junior Brother Yao is the most righteous of all my classmates. I don't like to play with others, but I like to drink with Junior Brother Yao."

Zhong Ye played with the jade wine glass in his hand with his slender fingers, suddenly raised his head and drank it down, his Adam's apple rolled twice, and a trace of confusion appeared on his handsome face: "Is it because you have a good relationship with Yao Xi, or Sheng Yue has a better relationship with Yao Xi?" ?”

Gu Liang's heart sank.

Everyone knows the grievances between the Sheng family and the royal family.

When Yin Siqi went to Beijing to intercede for Sheng Yue, there were many people who blocked him, and Gu Liang was one of them.

Sure enough, Yin Siqi was arrested by the court after pleading for mercy.

Gu Liang is Yin Siqi's student. He was a teacher for one day and a father for life. When his master was imprisoned by the emperor, he naturally had to intercede with his master. In the end, he was demoted and left Beijing.

He didn't want the emperor to think that Xi Chi and Sheng Yue had something to do, the Sheng family did a lot of evil, and anyone who involved the Sheng family was a serious crime.

The current emperor is not showing any emotions, Gu Liang can't understand when he wants to kill someone.

Gu Liangdao: "Of course I have a good relationship with Junior Brother Yao, he and Sheng Yue are rumored by outsiders."

It was a rumor, Gu Liang called out for Xichi.

In order to prove that the rumors were rumored outside, and leaving aside the relationship between Shengyue and Xichi, Gu Liang added another sentence: "Junior brother Yao likes pretty girls, right Junior brother Yao?"

Xi Chi swallowed the wine in one gulp.

In fact, Chi Chi has never liked anyone.

He has a great reputation in Linan, and the oiran who rescued him on his 15th birthday also said that Xi Chi is a rare gentleman.

Most women love a man who loves fragrance and jade, not to mention Xi Chi is so handsome.There have always been many girls who have pursued Xichi, including women from brothels, ladies from big families, and sisters of classmates.

There are many talented and beautiful people, but Xi Chi has never been tempted.

What he wants is "a tacit understanding", but no one has a tacit understanding with him.

Xi Chi replied with a smile: "Yes, yes, yes, Senior Brother Gu, you have a drink."

Zhong Ye saw that Xi Chi's expression was wrong, and seemed to be dealing with Gu Liang casually.

Sure enough, mentioning Shengyue will make Xichi's state worse.

The three soaked for a long time, talked about the world together, drank a jar of wine together, Xi Chi was drunk, his face and body were flushed, and finally the three returned to Gu Liang's residence.

After returning home, Gu Liang asked Steward Gu to make hangover soup for Xichi, saying that the hangover soup was actually a bowl of spirits.

Xi Chi frowned while drinking: "You made a mistake, senior brother Gu, this is obviously wine."

Gu Liangdao: "You drink too much and your tongue is out of order. What kind of alcohol is not alcoholic? This is hangover soup."

After drinking, Xi Chi still retorted: "This is wine."

Gu Liang's face suddenly darkened, and he said to Xi Chi: "Yao Xi, you can talk about anything with the friend you just met, it's best not to talk about the government and say anything that slanders the court."

After Xichi poured a bowl, Gu Liang hurriedly asked the housekeeper to send him to the room to rest.

He still has to face the saint.

Zhong Ye didn't feel drunk after drinking, he stood in the corridor, Jiaojiao stood on his shoulder, Zhong Ye teased the sharp beak of the kite eagle with one hand.

Although the man was wearing coarse clothes, his aura still made people feel oppressed. He couldn't hide the coercion of being an emperor, and he seemed to be born with a noble aura.

Gu Liang couldn't help but sighed.

Xi Chi knew people with his eyes, and saw that the person in front of him was extraordinary, and predicted that this person would show his talents in the court in the future, but he did not guess that this was the emperor.

But no one would have guessed that the majestic emperor would have such fun in the countryside.

He quickly knelt down and bowed: "Gu Liang, the magistrate of Chenqing County, pays his respects to the emperor, long live the emperor."

Zhong Ye caressed the gray feathers of the harpy eagle with his fingertips, such a bird of prey did not give a good feeling.

The other party did not speak for a long time, Gu Liang's heart became heavier and heavier, and he became more and more afraid.

Zhong Ye's voice was indifferent: "You have done a good job in Qing County. Bandits are rampant here. Many people have been arrested recently. The people are very grateful to you."

"The imperial court gave me this opportunity, and I should thank the emperor." Gu Liang said, "It is my duty to share the emperor's worries."

Zhong Ye looked into the distance: "You ranked top three in the imperial examination, you were born second in the list, and you work in this small Xiaoqing County, do you feel that you are inferior?"

Gu Liang really thought so in his heart.

It is one thing to think, but another thing to say: "I dare not, no matter what position I am in, I will do my best."

Zhong Ye said indifferently: "Xuan Dynasty has 180 provinces, 530 and [-] prefectures, and [-] counties. Although the county magistrate is small, he manages one's livelihood. Even a county magistrate can't be a good person. I can't entrust other important tasks. .”

Gu Liang originally wanted to use some money to get the officials to transfer him to other places, but after hearing Zhong Ye's words, his heart warmed up: "I understand."

Although he couldn't read the emperor's emotions, Dao and Xichi guessed right now.If he does well in this place, he may be promoted, and the possibility is very high.

Which scholar who entered the court as an official did not hold the idea of ​​​​loyalty to the emperor?Gu Liang is also loyal to the monarch with a sincere heart. Although he complained and felt that he was inferior, he was actually loyal to the court.

The idea that the monarch is the minister and the father is the son has penetrated into the minds of every minister.

"Back off." Zhong Ye said, "I'm going to see Yao Xi."

Gu Liang couldn't help but said: "Your Majesty, I want to talk to you about Yao Xi. He is very famous in Linan, and many people have contacts with him, but this time he came to Beijing only for the sake of his mentor, and has nothing to do with Shengyue .”

Zhong Ye hooked his lips ironically.

The relationship between the brothers and sisters is really deep. Gu Liang still dares to defend Xi Chi at this time, and he is not afraid of being relegated to a more remote place.

"I know." Zhong Ye said, "Don't tell him my identity for the time being. If you reveal it, I will punish you."

Although the other party's tone was very light, and there was no sense of coldness, cold sweat broke out on Gu Liang's body in an instant.

With Zhong Ye's cold heart, he knew that the other party could do anything cruel.

After all, Grand Master Sheng was dead, and Zhong Ye hated him to the bone, so he dug him up to throw away his ashes.

This young emperor has great talent and strategy, and he also knows how to plot and calculate. He is a hero of the generation.But he has a lot of dark thoughts in his heart, and the methods he uses are upright, and some are dirty and invisible to others.

Gu Liang said: "Yes, I won't reveal a word."

Zhong Ye patted the eagle's wings lightly, the huge wings spread out instantly, and the bird let out a long cry and flew into the sky.

The hawk flew far away very quickly. Zhong Ye didn't keep chirping and singing birds in cages. He liked to tame raptors.

Xi Chi slept soundly after being drunk, and his body was full of the scent of sweet-scented osmanthus wine. Because of his physique, his body was always crimson after drinking.Zhong Ye wiped his blushing cheeks with a cold handkerchief.

Xi Chi opened his eyes in a haze, and when he raised his eyes, he saw the man's cold face.

Zhong Ye looked calm.

Xi Chi was still drunk, he rubbed Zhong Ye's hand on his cheek: "Brother Yi, you are so kind."

There are a group of playful brothers in Xi Chi, but all of them are as informal as Gu Liang, and they can't take care of themselves, let alone others.

Zhong Ye pinched Xi Chi's pointed chin. Xi Chi had an oval face, but was too handsome for a man.

A rare and beautiful son in the world.

Zhong Ye said, "You really only like pretty girls?"

Xi Chi's head was dizzy: "They are not as good-looking as the righteous brother."