[comprehensive] as a system

Holding the teacup, Lu Xiaofeng chewed on the meaning of Hua Manlou's words for a while, but he became a little interested in the emperor himself.

Smacking his lips, Lu Xiaofeng sighed: "It's true, I heard that the former empress left early, and the emperor was not valued by the late emperor when he was young. It was difficult to think about the early years of our emperor, so it's no wonder that he has made up his mind. .”

"Good job, Lu Xiaofeng!" Third Brother Hua walked in, looked at Lu Xiaofeng and shook his head repeatedly, "I don't have anyone to tell the truth, I can say anything..."

Hua Manlou had already heard his brother's footsteps, so he wasn't surprised, he just held up his cup to hide a snicker, and quietly listened to his third brother scolding Lu Xiaofeng.

"You have a villain's heart and a gentleman's belly. The emperor is not the kind of gloomy city man who lacks love! In the early years, the empress went and the empress dowager took care of her. Although the first emperor had some disadvantages, he finally arranged for the emperor to be virtuous. People are the prince's teachers. The emperor himself is smart and hardworking, he is really an upright and glorious person, he is well-versed in government affairs and lenient to his subordinates, Lu Xiaofeng, you don't know but you can't talk nonsense!"

Huamanlou knew early on that since his third brother became an official in the court and met the emperor himself, he was so convinced and admired by the emperor that he would never listen to anyone saying anything that slandered the emperor in front of him.

Secretly scolding his friend for being old and dishonest, Lu Xiaofeng had no choice but to smile coyly, poured a cup of tea for Third Brother Hua graciously, and took it with both hands.Third Brother Hua still glared at him before reaching out to take it.

Seeing Third Brother Hua drinking tea, Lu Xiaofeng changed the previous topic and talked about the new rumor about the capital that was mentioned earlier.

"If you have a conscience, you still know to tell me when you get the news." Brother Hua nodded in satisfaction, and said, "But the emperor already knew. When Steward Ye and I entered the palace, the emperor was wondering about this matter. It's strange."

Lu Xiaofeng glanced at Huamanlou, his gentle friend had a look of "if that's the case", it made his tooth ache, and he turned around and asked: "Then the emperor has met Steward Ye, what did you say? The emperor said to Nanwang What are your plans?"

Third Brother Hua smiled warmly in the spring breeze, and his eyes sparkled brightly: "The emperor said, 'I knew that the people of Baiyun City have their own pride, and they will never join forces with rebellious officials and thieves.'"

Seeing this man's proud look, Lu Xiaofeng stroked his beard faster and faster - he knew Hua Manlou's mood, Brother Hua was simply the emperor's fanatic!

Although there is no such term as brain-dead fan in this era, it just means that.

Lu Xiaofeng expressed that he couldn't resist, he hesitated to speak, and watched Third Brother Hua get up with a smile, and went back to the backyard to comfort his wife in a leisurely manner.

"Don't look at it," Hua Manlou smiled helplessly, "Since the third brother didn't say anything, it must be because the emperor didn't let him tell about his coping methods, but he didn't deliberately hide it from you."

Lu Xiaofeng stroked his beard out of curiosity and said, "I know too..."

Hua Manlou smiled knowingly: "By the way, does Ximen know about Lord Ye's sword competition?"

Lu Xiaofeng said with a bitter face: "I guess I know. When I came back, I deliberately turned to his place to look around, but Ximen wasn't there... The shopkeeper of his shop said that Ximen had received a letter from Feige, and it was very difficult for him. I went out in a hurry, probably looking for City Lord Ye."

"Oh." Hua Manlou asked again, "You seem to have something else to say just now. Apart from the matter of Lord Ye, did you encounter other things when you went out today?"

Seeing him mentioning it, Lu Xiaofeng collapsed like a punctured ball, and said depressedly: "Hua Man Lou, I think there seems to be something wrong with my perception of people."

Hua Manlou tilted his head slightly, and asked curiously, "How do you say that?"

Lu Xiaofeng sighed, and repeated to Huamanlou what the madam said about Ouyang Qing and Jin Jiuling.

With a dejected aura all over his body, Lu Xiaofeng muttered despondently: "Hua Man Lou, tell me, I always think I'm good at judging people, but why do my friends have problems every single one?"

Hua Manlou said seriously, "Who are you?"

Lu Xiaofeng looked at him in bewilderment: "..."

Hua Manlou said: "The Lu Xiaofeng I know has always been high-spirited and confident, where is your confidence?"

Gradually, Lu Xiaofeng's eyes lit up, and he murmured emotionally: "The building is full of flowers..."

Hua Manlou smiled, and said softly: "Besides, if you say that you have a problem with seeing people, do you mean that Ximen Zhuangzhu, Yechengzhu, Zhu Ting and the others all have problems? Our Hua family also has problems?"

Lu Xiaofeng broke out in cold sweat all of a sudden, and said tremblingly, "That... no, it's not..."

"Ha ha."

"Huamanlou, I know!" Lu Xiaofeng sat upright on the chair, put his hands on his knees, raised his chest and raised his head, and said sincerely, "I was wrong. I know too many people, it is inevitable There were one or two that were good and bad, but everyone else was good."

"That's right!" Hua Manlou nodded in satisfaction, and said in a gentle voice, "Lu Xiaofeng, you need to be more confident, there is nothing wrong with your perception of people, it's just that you don't spend much time with them , so it's not your fault that you didn't notice their other faces, why should you be sad?"

"Huamanlou, thank you..." Lu Xiaofeng almost burst into tears, his friend is really gentle, he was healed! "Hua Man Lou is indeed Lu Xiaofeng's best friend!"

Hua Manlou chuckled, deliberately teasing him and asked: "Hua Manlou is Lu Xiaofeng's best friend, so what about Zhu Ting? Where is Sikong Zhaixing?"

"Zhu Ting is a young boy, and Sikong Zhaixing is the best bad friend." Lu Xiaofeng waved his hand, obviously he had already defined his best friends in his heart.

But when talking about Sikong Zhaixing, Lu Xiaofeng muttered again: "Speaking of which, this monkey spirit slipped away when he arrived in the capital. I don't know where he went?"

At this time, Sikong Zhaixing, who was being discussed by them, suddenly sneezed loudly.

Wei Ziyun looked at Sikong Zhaixing with disgust, and whispered, "Don't tell me you're sick!"

Sikong Zhaixing secretly scolded the guy who caught him, and also scolded Lu Xiaoji who was muttering about him behind his back—of course it was Lu Xiaoji, otherwise who else? ——Looking at the leader of the Ouchi guards who was talking to him, his face was full of innocence: "If I catch a cold, can I not go?"

Wei Ziyun looked at him in embarrassment, and said sympathetically, "Probably not. But if you are really sick, I can call another imperial doctor who is good at treating colds, and go after drinking the medicine."

Sikong Zhaixing drooped his head, mourning half-deadly: "Forget it, dying sooner or later is still the same, let's go..."

Wei Ziyun slapped him on the back angrily and amusingly, and whispered: "Isn't it dragging you to the execution ground, what are you doing? Sikong Zhaixing, listen to me, you should be more respectful when you meet the emperor, your majesty." It's amazing, don't offend the emperor, find trouble for yourself!"

Sikong Zhaixing turned his head and looked at him: "What's the matter? Your Majesty is narrow-minded?"

Wei Ziyun patted his head angrily: "What are you talking about? The emperor is the most gentle, don't think about it! I mean, the emperor is not happy, but there are many people who want to share the emperor's worries. When will you be better? I just told you because you are Lu Xiaofeng's friend, you should show some respect when you meet the emperor!"

Sikong Zhaixing stared at him lifelessly, raised his bandaged arm, and asked, "You know that I am Lu Xiaoji's friend, and I also know that you are also Lu Xiaoji's friend, why do you want to make a big fuss and arrest me?" What? I thought someone was going to kill me, but it turned out that the emperor wanted to see me... Then you can just say no? At least let the person who arrested me take it easy!"

Wei Ziyun is a big man, but his face turned red suddenly, and he said coyly: "Well, I, I can't help it! The emperor wants to see you, can you listen to the announcement? Besides, I will also beat the person who arrested you. But he...isn't this an imperial doctor who called you a pessimistic doctor? You can recover within two days, and it's not a serious injury..."

"Forget it..." Sikong Zaixing was completely hopeless, "Who is that man who arrested me? Can you always tell me?"

Wei Ziyun gave him a pitiful look: "...you'll find out sooner or later. Stop talking, we're here!"

Sure enough, when they were talking, they had unknowingly reached a palace.

Wei Ziyun signaled the guards outside the hall to open the door, and walked in with Sikong Zhaixing first, and touched the ground on one knee: "Your Majesty, Sikong Zhaixing will bring you here!"

Sikong Zhaixing was dragged by him and also knelt down, slandering that his words were of the same nature as "human criminals brought".Reluctantly, he wanted to look up to see what the emperor looked like, but Wei Ziyun pinned his head, struggled to no avail, and simply refused to resist, giving up on himself.

"kindness."

The man sitting behind the case was writing vigorously on the memorial. After hearing Wei Ziyun's report, he didn't straighten his hand, and wrote the last few words before putting down the pen. He took the towel from the eunuch and wiped his hands, and said with a smile: "Get up Bar!"

Wei Ziyun clasped his fists and pulled Sikong Zhaixing to stand up. Only then did Sikong Zhaixing have a chance to see what the emperor of this dynasty looked like.

The emperor was only 25 at the time, and he probably grew up in fine clothes and fine clothes, with fair and rosy skin, and only a little beard on his lips.In terms of appearance, he can only be considered above average, not handsome, but he has an extraordinary bearing, bright eyes, and a smile at the corner of his mouth, which makes people feel very fond of him.

Sikong Zhaixing looked at the emperor, and the emperor also looked at him.

Then the emperor asked with a smile: "Are you the King of Stealing Kings, Sikong Zhaixing?"

After Sikong Zhaixing finished sizing up the emperor's appearance, his interest dropped like a dive. Hearing his question, he replied with a little helplessness: "...I am."