When Lin Jinwen and Xiao Ru returned to the palace to return to their orders, the inner eunuch standing outside the palace gate was Yuan Xiao. Yuan Xiao stopped them, and said with a businesslike attitude on his face: "My lords, please stay, the emperor is not seeing anyone now. , you go back first."
Xiao Rugui and Lin Jinwen looked at each other, deciding whether they should stand at the gate of the hall and wait, or leave temporarily until the emperor wants to see someone.
At this moment, Wang Jin'an came out from the hall.His footsteps were very light, and the sound of opening the door was very light.After seeing the two of them, he said with a smile on his face: "Commander Xiao, Guard Lin, the emperor was disturbed by these ministers all morning, and he just fell asleep. If you have anything to do, wait until the emperor wakes up and the two adults will come again. "
Lin Jinwen and Xiao Rugui had no choice but to leave after hearing this. When they were about to leave, Wang Jin'an said with a sad face: "Commander Xiao and Bodyguard Lin will be the Queen Mother's death day in a few days. I am afraid that the emperor will not be able to go there in person because of his illness." I went to worship. Fortunately, the first prince and the second prince have been able to help the emperor share some affairs. The emperor explained before going to bed, and the matter will be replaced by the first prince and the second prince. Commander Xiao and Lin Shiwei are in charge of the two princes. It's safe. The first prince and the second prince must be in the South study at this time, waiting for the two adults to go over and discuss this matter."
Lin Jinwen nodded and said, "In that case, Commander Xiao and I will go to the South Study Room to meet the First Prince and the Second Prince."
Wang Jinan watched the two leave with a smile on his face.
After Yuan Xiao and the others left, he walked over to Wang Juan's side and called out in a low voice, "Godfather."
Wang Jin'an glanced at him and said, "Do you want to ask me why I gave Commander Xiao and Guard Lin a high look?"
Yuan Xiao nodded, the emperor ordered that no one should be seen, but Wang Jin'an told Xiao Rugui and Emperor Lin Jinwen why they did not see anyone.If it were someone else, even if it was Wen Xiang, the empress in the harem, who came to inquire about the news, Wang Jin'an would not have explained anything so kindly.
"As slaves, who should we look up to depends on the master's thoughts. Besides, what I looked up to just now was not Commander Xiao, but Guard Lin." Wang Jin'an said leisurely, looking at Yuan Xiao still with a look of confusion, He reached out and patted his head and said, "You, you are still young. You are the one I promoted to serve the emperor, so don't let your eyelids fall too lightly. From now on, stay by my side and listen more, watch more, talk less, and learn more." Take it easy, it's to your advantage."
Yuan Xiao said honestly: "Godfather, I'm stupid, I can't speak, I don't have a good brain, and I easily offend people. If I can learn three points of your skills, I will be in heaven."
Wang Jin was relieved, and he said: "Your spirit is high enough, my three-point ability is also obtained by working with the emperor for many years. I will teach you to be good, and no one else will care. If Guard Lin comes, please be polite." point."
After saying this, Wang Jin'an entered the hall again under Yuan Xiao's puzzled eyes.
After Yuan Xiao waited for the hall door to close, she stood at the door of the main hall with a dull expression.Rumors about Lin Jinwen's life experience originated in the palace, and Yuanxiao also heard many versions.Now Wang Jinan's attitude is to let him beg Lin Jinwen. Wang Jinan is a thousand-year-old fox, and this obvious point may not make people go straight to the sky.It's just that no matter whether there are traps in it or not, Yuan Xiao has to do it now.
Lin Jinwen didn't know that Yuan Xiao and Wang Jin'an had a short-term confrontation, and he and Xiao Rugui were on their way to the South Study Room.He murmured in his heart, because of the absurdity of the night, he made it like this, and he didn't know if the emperor regretted it in his dream.
When Lin Jinwen and Xiao Ru returned to the South Study Room, Zhou Rui was inquiring about Liu Nian's worship.
Zhou Rui sat at the head on the right, and Liu Nian stood aside respectfully.The place where Zhou Rui was sitting at this time was the most precious place besides the seat where the emperor sat.Of course, if possible, Zhou Rui would definitely like to sit at the top and the center and accept the worship of everyone.But now, he can only think about it.
Seeing Xiao Rugui and Lin Jinwen's arrival, Zhou Rui got up and said with a smile, "You two adults don't need to be polite, please sit down."
Xiao Rugui said: "Eldest Prince, etiquette is undeniable." Then he folded his fists and bent over without kneeling, Lin Jinwen hurriedly followed him to do the same sloppy movements.
A trace of displeasure flashed in Zhou Rui's eyes, feeling that he had been neglected by the two of them.It's okay for Xiao Ru to return, he is the commander of the Yulin Army and holds the real power, so they should be courteous to the princes.But what kind of thing is Lin Jinwen, who dares to be so rude just relying on the temporary favor of his father, it is really abominable.
However, that displeasure was immediately suppressed by Zhou Rui, and he said with a smile: "I was discussing the etiquette of worship with Lord Liu just now, and my second brother and I worshiped the Queen Mother on behalf of the emperor this time to express our feelings Some filial piety. Mr. Liu also said just now what to do at that time, but I still have no idea in my heart, and I am afraid that I will let down the love of my father and emperor. Regarding the issue of defense and protection, I would like to ask Commander Xiao how many people he plans to send this time. How to deal with emergencies? Can you ensure the safety of me, my second brother and others?"
Hearing Zhou Rui's words, Lin Jinwen felt that he was just like an old peacock about to open his tail, trying his best to show his charm, telling others with words and actions how awesome he is now.
But he only worshiped his mother instead of the emperor, and he also worshiped his own grandmother. As for making it look like he wants to become the emperor?Besides, in the past, when the emperor went to worship the queen mother, wouldn't he follow?It's too obvious to ask about the process like this.But Zhou Rui was quite self-conscious. The second prince, Zhou An, was not there, and he didn't leave anyone behind when he spoke, so it wouldn't be true.
Xiao Rugui's face remained unchanged, he said: "Prince, the Empress Dowager's mausoleum is in the Guangling Palace, and there are people guarding it. According to the usual practice, when the emperor travels, there are eight hundred imperial guards. Before arriving in person with the second prince, go and check the surrounding environment in person, and if you find any suspicious people or suspicious things, you will report back immediately. The next official will definitely do his best to protect the safety of the first prince and the second prince."
Lin Jinwen seconded, "The same goes for the lower officials."
When Lin Jinwen said this, he couldn't help admiring Xiao Rugui's art of speaking in his heart.Xiao Rugui said at the beginning how many people should be there when the emperor travels, but he didn't mention it at all later.He only said that he would protect the two princes who went there, and no one would be offended.The implication is that if Zhou Rui wants to use the [-] Imperial Forest Army, then he will give it.
In the future, if it gets to the emperor's ears and the emperor doesn't pursue it, the matter will pass in silence, and it can be regarded as selling an inconspicuous favor to Zhou Rui. If the emperor feels uncomfortable and wants to pursue it, then Xiao Rugui can completely say that he was I reminded Zhou Rui that the emperor can use 800 people, not the eldest prince.As for the second prince, he has mental problems and is a mascot, which can be completely ignored in this complicated matter.
This pot is so lightly contained in the trap in the words, it can be thrown out at any time.If it were Zhou Rui, he would definitely ask Xiao Rugui on the spot, how many people would he bring with him as a prince to pay homage.Pull back the pot that Xiao Rugui threw out, and throw it back again.
He must let Xiao Rugui give him a satisfactory answer. The number of people should not be more than that of the emperor, but he must also satisfy the eldest prince directly.
So what would Xiao Rugui do? The most appropriate way would be to subtract one person from the 800 people.It not only avoided conflict with the emperor, but also fulfilled Zhou Rui's swelled heart, and no one else could find fault.
When Lin Jinwen played Zhou Rui and Xiao Rugui back and forth to analyze the problem, Zhou Rui glanced at him and said to himself, what a fart you know, and I didn't ask you.But these words can only be said in the heart, and one point must not be revealed in the mouth and face.
Zhou Rui nodded and said: "That's very good, let's do it this way." Zhou Rui probably wanted to show himself as a prince's reserved and dignified air, but it would be more perfect if he didn't look so proud.
Xiao Rugui responded, and stood aside to express that he had nothing to say, and Lin Jinwen followed him.
Zhou Rui looked at Liu Nian and said, "Liu Shangshu, everything for the Empress Dowager's death day is ready."
Liu Nian replied again: "Elder Prince, please rest assured, the Ministry of Rites has already prepared all the things needed for worship according to the usual practice."
In fact, Zhou Rui didn't like to hear the word "convention" very much, but it was inconvenient for him to say anything more at this time, so he nodded.
Later, he really had nothing to ask, so he let Liu Nian go down.
After Liu Nian left, Zhou Rui looked at Xiao Rugui and said, "Commander Xiao, Guard Lin, I heard from my father that he asked you to go to the prison of the Ministry of Criminal Justice to meet that daring Qin Nan, so Qin Nan is still so arrogant? "
Xiao Rugui said: "Master Qin is reflecting in prison, and he will give the emperor a satisfactory answer soon." As the commander of the imperial forest army, Xiao Rugui is in charge of the forbidden army in the palace, and is highly valued by the emperor. These princes are polite.It's just that the emperor is old now and loves to mess around, his body might not be able to withstand it anytime soon.
As the emperor's confidant, Xiao Rugui didn't want the new emperor to kill him as soon as he ascended the throne.He also had to leave a way out for himself, but the emperor's intention to establish a prince was not obvious, and he had no idea about the princes.I also don't want to easily offend any prince, so sometimes, some words are not so blunt.
Lin Jinwen hummed from the side, "Only he is an old man, he has a bit of a stubborn temper, but he has just described the word arrogant and domineering, so don't use it for him."
Hearing his words, Zhou Rui almost blurted out, "Why, are you proud of hearing your words?" Fortunately, he swallowed the words in time, but it was hard to understand what was going on in Lin Jinwen's head.When did this arrogance and domineering become a good word, and it was still being fought over by others.
However, Zhou Rui's mind was not on Lin Jinwen today. He abruptly changed the subject and said, "Qin Nan embarrassed his father in public, and made his father angry like this. Let him try the instruments of torture in the Ministry of Punishments. I think my father will be happy to hear him change his mind. Commander Xiao and Guard Lin, what do you think of my proposal?"
Xiao Rugui said: "Eldest prince, the emperor did not say that he would punish Qin Yushi."
Zhou Rui smiled slowly and said, "Commander Xiao, God knows this matter, you know me, Guard Lin knows Lin Shangshu, that's all. Why let Father bother about such a trivial matter?"
At this moment Lin Jinwen just wanted to say MMP, this week Zhou Rui was obviously pulling them into his own boat.Hitting the old man Qin Nan without telling the emperor, you know what I know.Naturally, the old man Qin Nan couldn't speak indiscriminately in front of the emperor afterwards, that would only kill them, wouldn't that be the same as tying them to himself?
Xiao Rugui and him refused, and Zhou Rui classified them as enemies. If they didn't refuse, they would join forces, and they wouldn't be regarded as neutral. When they met in the future, it would be bloody with swords and swords.Lin Jinwen only felt that Zhou Rui's method of probing and wooing people was quite superb, and it really didn't match his own performance. Could it be that he was mistaken?
Xiao Rugui looked at the smiling Zhou Rui, and unconsciously pursed his lips.He thought that today he might offend the eldest prince. After all, the emperor is not dead yet. There is no impenetrable wall in the world. It is impossible for him to take refuge in the eldest prince behind the emperor's back.
Just when Xiao Rugui wanted to speak, Lin Jinwen curled his lips and said, "Prince, this is not good."
Zhou Rui raised his eyebrows and said, "Oh, what's wrong? Since when did Guard Lin have the heart of a bodhisattva?"
Lin Jinwen said with a puffy face: "Eldest prince, although this official is not very smart, once the old man Qin's matter is not agreed, the official will not agree. The emperor didn't say to use torture, so if it is used, who will be responsible after the incident? You are the prince , this old man Qin sued Liu Wei last time for ruining the Liu family, and the emperor punished him this time as a return to the eldest prince, which proves that the emperor misses you in his heart. Not to mention Commander Xiao, the emperor already It's important, I'm still one of his subordinates. I'm an official who has little weight in the emperor's heart. It's hard to get some face in front of the emperor. If the emperor is annoyed by this and doesn't trust me, then wouldn't it be the worst luck for me to be an official? ? I managed to get an imperial guard, and everyone inside and outside the palace is in awe, so I don’t want to lose this good job.”
The smile in Xiao Rugui's eyes flashed away, and then his face became tense, and he said: "Guard Lin, you think too much, who doesn't know that you are the most favored by the emperor at present, and the eldest prince and I are not as good as you .”
"Commander Xiao, let's be smart and don't speak in secret, and don't give a high hat to lowly officials. If you rely on the emperor's favor and want to use torture, then you can do whatever you want. Anyway, the emperor will support you, and I will not participate in lowly officials. And If the emperor wants to ask, the subordinate officials will definitely tell the truth, and will never shake the emperor's trust in me."
After Lin Jinwen said that, his whole heart and lungs and face were full of the look that I would turn my face on anyone who dared to block my way to be trusted by the emperor.
Zhou Rui heard Lin Jinwen's thoughtless but extremely tough words, he couldn't help but said: "Lin Jinwen, you have grass growing inside your head." He finally seized the opportunity to force Xiao Ru Gui, in the end Lin Jinwen vowed to sue after all this nonsense, how could he force Xiao Rugui?Hand it over to Lin Jinwen so that he can make meritorious deeds in front of the emperor?He is not impatient anymore.
Lin Jinwen looked at Zhou Rui, patted his head and said depressedly: "It's not grass."
Zhou Rui's chest heaved back and forth in anger, and his breathing was three points heavy. Finally, he said several times, you are fine, and then flung his sleeves and left.Lin Jinwen looked at his back and twitched the corners of his mouth, thinking that he was really nervous, he didn't have the guts at all, who with a clear mind would dare to follow him?
Xiao Rugui said aside: "Guard Lin, I owe you one more time."
Lin Jinwen looked at him expressionlessly and said: "Oh, if you say you owe it, then you should owe it. In the future, the humble officer will ask Commander Xiao for help, Commander Xiao, don't forget."
Xiao Rugui was surprised that Lin Jinwen didn't refute himself this time, he smiled slightly and said, "Within the scope of his abilities, naturally he won't forget." As for those outside the scope of his abilities, let's not talk about it.
Lin Jinwen said: "Actually Commander Xiao can help right now. Humble job is very tight recently. If it's convenient for Commander Xiao to pay back these two favors with money, Humble Job is also very happy from the bottom of my heart."
Xiao Rugui: "..."
Lin Jinwen sighed in disappointment and said, "Isn't there? Commander Xiao has such a thin pocket, and he still talks about repaying favors. Hey, I'm afraid he is powerless."
Xiao Rugui: "..."
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When Lin Jinwen and Xiao Rugui met again, it was in the afternoon, and the emperor had already woken up.Lin Jinwen asked Xiao Rugui if he couldn't ask for money, and Xiao Rugui avoided him.Lin Jinwen also said that Xiao Rugui was too thin-skinned, now that he has no money, he can just give it later, he can wait.
The emperor's spirit was much better than in the morning. He summoned Lin Jinwen and Xiao Rugui to know Qin Nan's attitude in prison.
When the emperor asked something, Lin Jinwen was a little embarrassed, and didn't know how to answer.The emperor squinted his eyes at him and said, "What's wrong with Jin Wen, but Qin Nan said something unpleasant, why don't you speak up?"
Lin Jinwen said dryly: "Back to the emperor, it's not that you can't talk about your lowly position, even this old man... No, Mr. Qin, he doesn't speak in a polite way, and he keeps citing scriptures as if he was talking about heavenly scriptures. The lowly position has little knowledge and doesn't listen well. I understand. I want Mr. Qin to say something superficial and understandable, but he is not willing to talk to me."
The emperor was silent for a while, he picked up the teacup silently, took a few sips silently, and then he said slowly: "Qin Nan was in the court before, although his family was poor, he was also a famous talented person, it is said that he has read a lot of poetry and books. It’s not an exaggeration. After becoming a censor, I have devoted myself to studying for so many years. You...you are not restrained, and you can’t get along with him.”
After saying this, the emperor suddenly missed the days when he used his knowledge to silence the old man Qin Nan.
Lin Jinwen suddenly didn't know that the emperor disliked him for his ignorance, so he nodded and said: "The emperor is right, Mr. Qin is a scholar, not to mention his old age, his temper is as smelly and hard as a stone in a latrine. His speech is not pleasant, and no stolen money was found in this house, otherwise he can be punished."
Hearing Lin Jinwen's rude adjective, the emperor lost the mood to speak, and said weakly, "What are you talking about, Qin Nan is the speaker, and the Taizu of this dynasty has orders, and the speaker must not be tortured. What a bad idea."
Lin Jinwen said with a look of awe: "The emperor is merciful."
When the people present heard the emperor's words, they thought to themselves, your way of doing things these years doesn't look like a person who obeyed Taizu's words.Seeing Lin Jinwen's sincerely admiring tone, he thought he was really blind.
Having said that, the emperor didn't bother to mention Qin Nan's matter.He had already said something that could not be tortured to the speaker, of course the emperor could change his words, but the emperor didn't want to change his words when he looked at Lin Jinwen, so he said, "Let's lock up Qin Nan first, and grind his scholarly pride. "
Then the emperor asked about worshiping the empress dowager, which was Xiao Rugui's specialty, and his answer satisfied the emperor.
The emperor said: "That's very good."
After all, the emperor was ill and lost energy soon. He waved his hand and said, "You all go down."
Xiao Rugui and Lin Jinwen stood up silently and retreated.
This day, until Lin Jinwen left the palace and returned home, he was not summoned by the emperor again, which made him heave a sigh of relief.
Back home, facing Gu Qinglin, the tense string in Lin Jinwen's mind was loosened. He told the story of the palace and said, "Dealing with those people is really exhausting both physically and mentally."
Gu Qinglin poured him a cup of tea and said, "Qin Yushi also scolded you in the prison?"
Lin Jinwen said: "His old-fashioned and old-fashioned thinking, naturally he can't see a dude like me, so he scolded me happily. But I don't care about it like him, otherwise, with my naughty personality, I can stun him in anger In the dungeon."
Gu Qinglin said: "Qin Yushi is old, he is a generation of Qingliu in the court, and there are some people standing behind him." The emperor's actions are ridiculous, especially in recent years.There were not many people in the court who dared to point at the emperor's nose and curse. Qin Nan was one, possibly the only one.
Lin Jinwen said: "This is the end of the matter. It is lucky that the emperor didn't ask for his life. Let's not mention him. Do you think there is something wrong with the eldest prince's attitude today?"
Listening to Lin Jinwen's words, Gu Qinglin felt a little hungry, so he took a piece of rose cake and ate it.The rose cakes are made of Polygonatum odoratum. Not only does it look pretty, but it has a lot of sugar in it, and it smells sweet.Gu Qinglin likes to eat these sweet and greasy things recently. After he finished eating a piece of rose cake, he looked at Lin Jinwen and said leisurely: "You forgot that the grandfather is behind the eldest prince. As the prime minister, the grandfather guides the eldest prince. A few words, he should be able to listen to it."
Lin Jinwen hummed, then stretched out his right index finger and wiped the corner of Gu Qinglin's mouth, where a little rose cake was stained.
When he withdrew his hand, seeing Gu Qinglin staring at him blankly, Lin Jinwen's heart moved, he slowly put his finger in his mouth and licked it and said in a low voice, "It's quite sweet."
Gu Qinglin's mind went blank watching his movements, and his face turned red instantly when he was hit by his words.
Xiao Rugui and Lin Jinwen looked at each other, deciding whether they should stand at the gate of the hall and wait, or leave temporarily until the emperor wants to see someone.
At this moment, Wang Jin'an came out from the hall.His footsteps were very light, and the sound of opening the door was very light.After seeing the two of them, he said with a smile on his face: "Commander Xiao, Guard Lin, the emperor was disturbed by these ministers all morning, and he just fell asleep. If you have anything to do, wait until the emperor wakes up and the two adults will come again. "
Lin Jinwen and Xiao Rugui had no choice but to leave after hearing this. When they were about to leave, Wang Jin'an said with a sad face: "Commander Xiao and Bodyguard Lin will be the Queen Mother's death day in a few days. I am afraid that the emperor will not be able to go there in person because of his illness." I went to worship. Fortunately, the first prince and the second prince have been able to help the emperor share some affairs. The emperor explained before going to bed, and the matter will be replaced by the first prince and the second prince. Commander Xiao and Lin Shiwei are in charge of the two princes. It's safe. The first prince and the second prince must be in the South study at this time, waiting for the two adults to go over and discuss this matter."
Lin Jinwen nodded and said, "In that case, Commander Xiao and I will go to the South Study Room to meet the First Prince and the Second Prince."
Wang Jinan watched the two leave with a smile on his face.
After Yuan Xiao and the others left, he walked over to Wang Juan's side and called out in a low voice, "Godfather."
Wang Jin'an glanced at him and said, "Do you want to ask me why I gave Commander Xiao and Guard Lin a high look?"
Yuan Xiao nodded, the emperor ordered that no one should be seen, but Wang Jin'an told Xiao Rugui and Emperor Lin Jinwen why they did not see anyone.If it were someone else, even if it was Wen Xiang, the empress in the harem, who came to inquire about the news, Wang Jin'an would not have explained anything so kindly.
"As slaves, who should we look up to depends on the master's thoughts. Besides, what I looked up to just now was not Commander Xiao, but Guard Lin." Wang Jin'an said leisurely, looking at Yuan Xiao still with a look of confusion, He reached out and patted his head and said, "You, you are still young. You are the one I promoted to serve the emperor, so don't let your eyelids fall too lightly. From now on, stay by my side and listen more, watch more, talk less, and learn more." Take it easy, it's to your advantage."
Yuan Xiao said honestly: "Godfather, I'm stupid, I can't speak, I don't have a good brain, and I easily offend people. If I can learn three points of your skills, I will be in heaven."
Wang Jin was relieved, and he said: "Your spirit is high enough, my three-point ability is also obtained by working with the emperor for many years. I will teach you to be good, and no one else will care. If Guard Lin comes, please be polite." point."
After saying this, Wang Jin'an entered the hall again under Yuan Xiao's puzzled eyes.
After Yuan Xiao waited for the hall door to close, she stood at the door of the main hall with a dull expression.Rumors about Lin Jinwen's life experience originated in the palace, and Yuanxiao also heard many versions.Now Wang Jinan's attitude is to let him beg Lin Jinwen. Wang Jinan is a thousand-year-old fox, and this obvious point may not make people go straight to the sky.It's just that no matter whether there are traps in it or not, Yuan Xiao has to do it now.
Lin Jinwen didn't know that Yuan Xiao and Wang Jin'an had a short-term confrontation, and he and Xiao Rugui were on their way to the South Study Room.He murmured in his heart, because of the absurdity of the night, he made it like this, and he didn't know if the emperor regretted it in his dream.
When Lin Jinwen and Xiao Ru returned to the South Study Room, Zhou Rui was inquiring about Liu Nian's worship.
Zhou Rui sat at the head on the right, and Liu Nian stood aside respectfully.The place where Zhou Rui was sitting at this time was the most precious place besides the seat where the emperor sat.Of course, if possible, Zhou Rui would definitely like to sit at the top and the center and accept the worship of everyone.But now, he can only think about it.
Seeing Xiao Rugui and Lin Jinwen's arrival, Zhou Rui got up and said with a smile, "You two adults don't need to be polite, please sit down."
Xiao Rugui said: "Eldest Prince, etiquette is undeniable." Then he folded his fists and bent over without kneeling, Lin Jinwen hurriedly followed him to do the same sloppy movements.
A trace of displeasure flashed in Zhou Rui's eyes, feeling that he had been neglected by the two of them.It's okay for Xiao Ru to return, he is the commander of the Yulin Army and holds the real power, so they should be courteous to the princes.But what kind of thing is Lin Jinwen, who dares to be so rude just relying on the temporary favor of his father, it is really abominable.
However, that displeasure was immediately suppressed by Zhou Rui, and he said with a smile: "I was discussing the etiquette of worship with Lord Liu just now, and my second brother and I worshiped the Queen Mother on behalf of the emperor this time to express our feelings Some filial piety. Mr. Liu also said just now what to do at that time, but I still have no idea in my heart, and I am afraid that I will let down the love of my father and emperor. Regarding the issue of defense and protection, I would like to ask Commander Xiao how many people he plans to send this time. How to deal with emergencies? Can you ensure the safety of me, my second brother and others?"
Hearing Zhou Rui's words, Lin Jinwen felt that he was just like an old peacock about to open his tail, trying his best to show his charm, telling others with words and actions how awesome he is now.
But he only worshiped his mother instead of the emperor, and he also worshiped his own grandmother. As for making it look like he wants to become the emperor?Besides, in the past, when the emperor went to worship the queen mother, wouldn't he follow?It's too obvious to ask about the process like this.But Zhou Rui was quite self-conscious. The second prince, Zhou An, was not there, and he didn't leave anyone behind when he spoke, so it wouldn't be true.
Xiao Rugui's face remained unchanged, he said: "Prince, the Empress Dowager's mausoleum is in the Guangling Palace, and there are people guarding it. According to the usual practice, when the emperor travels, there are eight hundred imperial guards. Before arriving in person with the second prince, go and check the surrounding environment in person, and if you find any suspicious people or suspicious things, you will report back immediately. The next official will definitely do his best to protect the safety of the first prince and the second prince."
Lin Jinwen seconded, "The same goes for the lower officials."
When Lin Jinwen said this, he couldn't help admiring Xiao Rugui's art of speaking in his heart.Xiao Rugui said at the beginning how many people should be there when the emperor travels, but he didn't mention it at all later.He only said that he would protect the two princes who went there, and no one would be offended.The implication is that if Zhou Rui wants to use the [-] Imperial Forest Army, then he will give it.
In the future, if it gets to the emperor's ears and the emperor doesn't pursue it, the matter will pass in silence, and it can be regarded as selling an inconspicuous favor to Zhou Rui. If the emperor feels uncomfortable and wants to pursue it, then Xiao Rugui can completely say that he was I reminded Zhou Rui that the emperor can use 800 people, not the eldest prince.As for the second prince, he has mental problems and is a mascot, which can be completely ignored in this complicated matter.
This pot is so lightly contained in the trap in the words, it can be thrown out at any time.If it were Zhou Rui, he would definitely ask Xiao Rugui on the spot, how many people would he bring with him as a prince to pay homage.Pull back the pot that Xiao Rugui threw out, and throw it back again.
He must let Xiao Rugui give him a satisfactory answer. The number of people should not be more than that of the emperor, but he must also satisfy the eldest prince directly.
So what would Xiao Rugui do? The most appropriate way would be to subtract one person from the 800 people.It not only avoided conflict with the emperor, but also fulfilled Zhou Rui's swelled heart, and no one else could find fault.
When Lin Jinwen played Zhou Rui and Xiao Rugui back and forth to analyze the problem, Zhou Rui glanced at him and said to himself, what a fart you know, and I didn't ask you.But these words can only be said in the heart, and one point must not be revealed in the mouth and face.
Zhou Rui nodded and said: "That's very good, let's do it this way." Zhou Rui probably wanted to show himself as a prince's reserved and dignified air, but it would be more perfect if he didn't look so proud.
Xiao Rugui responded, and stood aside to express that he had nothing to say, and Lin Jinwen followed him.
Zhou Rui looked at Liu Nian and said, "Liu Shangshu, everything for the Empress Dowager's death day is ready."
Liu Nian replied again: "Elder Prince, please rest assured, the Ministry of Rites has already prepared all the things needed for worship according to the usual practice."
In fact, Zhou Rui didn't like to hear the word "convention" very much, but it was inconvenient for him to say anything more at this time, so he nodded.
Later, he really had nothing to ask, so he let Liu Nian go down.
After Liu Nian left, Zhou Rui looked at Xiao Rugui and said, "Commander Xiao, Guard Lin, I heard from my father that he asked you to go to the prison of the Ministry of Criminal Justice to meet that daring Qin Nan, so Qin Nan is still so arrogant? "
Xiao Rugui said: "Master Qin is reflecting in prison, and he will give the emperor a satisfactory answer soon." As the commander of the imperial forest army, Xiao Rugui is in charge of the forbidden army in the palace, and is highly valued by the emperor. These princes are polite.It's just that the emperor is old now and loves to mess around, his body might not be able to withstand it anytime soon.
As the emperor's confidant, Xiao Rugui didn't want the new emperor to kill him as soon as he ascended the throne.He also had to leave a way out for himself, but the emperor's intention to establish a prince was not obvious, and he had no idea about the princes.I also don't want to easily offend any prince, so sometimes, some words are not so blunt.
Lin Jinwen hummed from the side, "Only he is an old man, he has a bit of a stubborn temper, but he has just described the word arrogant and domineering, so don't use it for him."
Hearing his words, Zhou Rui almost blurted out, "Why, are you proud of hearing your words?" Fortunately, he swallowed the words in time, but it was hard to understand what was going on in Lin Jinwen's head.When did this arrogance and domineering become a good word, and it was still being fought over by others.
However, Zhou Rui's mind was not on Lin Jinwen today. He abruptly changed the subject and said, "Qin Nan embarrassed his father in public, and made his father angry like this. Let him try the instruments of torture in the Ministry of Punishments. I think my father will be happy to hear him change his mind. Commander Xiao and Guard Lin, what do you think of my proposal?"
Xiao Rugui said: "Eldest prince, the emperor did not say that he would punish Qin Yushi."
Zhou Rui smiled slowly and said, "Commander Xiao, God knows this matter, you know me, Guard Lin knows Lin Shangshu, that's all. Why let Father bother about such a trivial matter?"
At this moment Lin Jinwen just wanted to say MMP, this week Zhou Rui was obviously pulling them into his own boat.Hitting the old man Qin Nan without telling the emperor, you know what I know.Naturally, the old man Qin Nan couldn't speak indiscriminately in front of the emperor afterwards, that would only kill them, wouldn't that be the same as tying them to himself?
Xiao Rugui and him refused, and Zhou Rui classified them as enemies. If they didn't refuse, they would join forces, and they wouldn't be regarded as neutral. When they met in the future, it would be bloody with swords and swords.Lin Jinwen only felt that Zhou Rui's method of probing and wooing people was quite superb, and it really didn't match his own performance. Could it be that he was mistaken?
Xiao Rugui looked at the smiling Zhou Rui, and unconsciously pursed his lips.He thought that today he might offend the eldest prince. After all, the emperor is not dead yet. There is no impenetrable wall in the world. It is impossible for him to take refuge in the eldest prince behind the emperor's back.
Just when Xiao Rugui wanted to speak, Lin Jinwen curled his lips and said, "Prince, this is not good."
Zhou Rui raised his eyebrows and said, "Oh, what's wrong? Since when did Guard Lin have the heart of a bodhisattva?"
Lin Jinwen said with a puffy face: "Eldest prince, although this official is not very smart, once the old man Qin's matter is not agreed, the official will not agree. The emperor didn't say to use torture, so if it is used, who will be responsible after the incident? You are the prince , this old man Qin sued Liu Wei last time for ruining the Liu family, and the emperor punished him this time as a return to the eldest prince, which proves that the emperor misses you in his heart. Not to mention Commander Xiao, the emperor already It's important, I'm still one of his subordinates. I'm an official who has little weight in the emperor's heart. It's hard to get some face in front of the emperor. If the emperor is annoyed by this and doesn't trust me, then wouldn't it be the worst luck for me to be an official? ? I managed to get an imperial guard, and everyone inside and outside the palace is in awe, so I don’t want to lose this good job.”
The smile in Xiao Rugui's eyes flashed away, and then his face became tense, and he said: "Guard Lin, you think too much, who doesn't know that you are the most favored by the emperor at present, and the eldest prince and I are not as good as you .”
"Commander Xiao, let's be smart and don't speak in secret, and don't give a high hat to lowly officials. If you rely on the emperor's favor and want to use torture, then you can do whatever you want. Anyway, the emperor will support you, and I will not participate in lowly officials. And If the emperor wants to ask, the subordinate officials will definitely tell the truth, and will never shake the emperor's trust in me."
After Lin Jinwen said that, his whole heart and lungs and face were full of the look that I would turn my face on anyone who dared to block my way to be trusted by the emperor.
Zhou Rui heard Lin Jinwen's thoughtless but extremely tough words, he couldn't help but said: "Lin Jinwen, you have grass growing inside your head." He finally seized the opportunity to force Xiao Ru Gui, in the end Lin Jinwen vowed to sue after all this nonsense, how could he force Xiao Rugui?Hand it over to Lin Jinwen so that he can make meritorious deeds in front of the emperor?He is not impatient anymore.
Lin Jinwen looked at Zhou Rui, patted his head and said depressedly: "It's not grass."
Zhou Rui's chest heaved back and forth in anger, and his breathing was three points heavy. Finally, he said several times, you are fine, and then flung his sleeves and left.Lin Jinwen looked at his back and twitched the corners of his mouth, thinking that he was really nervous, he didn't have the guts at all, who with a clear mind would dare to follow him?
Xiao Rugui said aside: "Guard Lin, I owe you one more time."
Lin Jinwen looked at him expressionlessly and said: "Oh, if you say you owe it, then you should owe it. In the future, the humble officer will ask Commander Xiao for help, Commander Xiao, don't forget."
Xiao Rugui was surprised that Lin Jinwen didn't refute himself this time, he smiled slightly and said, "Within the scope of his abilities, naturally he won't forget." As for those outside the scope of his abilities, let's not talk about it.
Lin Jinwen said: "Actually Commander Xiao can help right now. Humble job is very tight recently. If it's convenient for Commander Xiao to pay back these two favors with money, Humble Job is also very happy from the bottom of my heart."
Xiao Rugui: "..."
Lin Jinwen sighed in disappointment and said, "Isn't there? Commander Xiao has such a thin pocket, and he still talks about repaying favors. Hey, I'm afraid he is powerless."
Xiao Rugui: "..."
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When Lin Jinwen and Xiao Rugui met again, it was in the afternoon, and the emperor had already woken up.Lin Jinwen asked Xiao Rugui if he couldn't ask for money, and Xiao Rugui avoided him.Lin Jinwen also said that Xiao Rugui was too thin-skinned, now that he has no money, he can just give it later, he can wait.
The emperor's spirit was much better than in the morning. He summoned Lin Jinwen and Xiao Rugui to know Qin Nan's attitude in prison.
When the emperor asked something, Lin Jinwen was a little embarrassed, and didn't know how to answer.The emperor squinted his eyes at him and said, "What's wrong with Jin Wen, but Qin Nan said something unpleasant, why don't you speak up?"
Lin Jinwen said dryly: "Back to the emperor, it's not that you can't talk about your lowly position, even this old man... No, Mr. Qin, he doesn't speak in a polite way, and he keeps citing scriptures as if he was talking about heavenly scriptures. The lowly position has little knowledge and doesn't listen well. I understand. I want Mr. Qin to say something superficial and understandable, but he is not willing to talk to me."
The emperor was silent for a while, he picked up the teacup silently, took a few sips silently, and then he said slowly: "Qin Nan was in the court before, although his family was poor, he was also a famous talented person, it is said that he has read a lot of poetry and books. It’s not an exaggeration. After becoming a censor, I have devoted myself to studying for so many years. You...you are not restrained, and you can’t get along with him.”
After saying this, the emperor suddenly missed the days when he used his knowledge to silence the old man Qin Nan.
Lin Jinwen suddenly didn't know that the emperor disliked him for his ignorance, so he nodded and said: "The emperor is right, Mr. Qin is a scholar, not to mention his old age, his temper is as smelly and hard as a stone in a latrine. His speech is not pleasant, and no stolen money was found in this house, otherwise he can be punished."
Hearing Lin Jinwen's rude adjective, the emperor lost the mood to speak, and said weakly, "What are you talking about, Qin Nan is the speaker, and the Taizu of this dynasty has orders, and the speaker must not be tortured. What a bad idea."
Lin Jinwen said with a look of awe: "The emperor is merciful."
When the people present heard the emperor's words, they thought to themselves, your way of doing things these years doesn't look like a person who obeyed Taizu's words.Seeing Lin Jinwen's sincerely admiring tone, he thought he was really blind.
Having said that, the emperor didn't bother to mention Qin Nan's matter.He had already said something that could not be tortured to the speaker, of course the emperor could change his words, but the emperor didn't want to change his words when he looked at Lin Jinwen, so he said, "Let's lock up Qin Nan first, and grind his scholarly pride. "
Then the emperor asked about worshiping the empress dowager, which was Xiao Rugui's specialty, and his answer satisfied the emperor.
The emperor said: "That's very good."
After all, the emperor was ill and lost energy soon. He waved his hand and said, "You all go down."
Xiao Rugui and Lin Jinwen stood up silently and retreated.
This day, until Lin Jinwen left the palace and returned home, he was not summoned by the emperor again, which made him heave a sigh of relief.
Back home, facing Gu Qinglin, the tense string in Lin Jinwen's mind was loosened. He told the story of the palace and said, "Dealing with those people is really exhausting both physically and mentally."
Gu Qinglin poured him a cup of tea and said, "Qin Yushi also scolded you in the prison?"
Lin Jinwen said: "His old-fashioned and old-fashioned thinking, naturally he can't see a dude like me, so he scolded me happily. But I don't care about it like him, otherwise, with my naughty personality, I can stun him in anger In the dungeon."
Gu Qinglin said: "Qin Yushi is old, he is a generation of Qingliu in the court, and there are some people standing behind him." The emperor's actions are ridiculous, especially in recent years.There were not many people in the court who dared to point at the emperor's nose and curse. Qin Nan was one, possibly the only one.
Lin Jinwen said: "This is the end of the matter. It is lucky that the emperor didn't ask for his life. Let's not mention him. Do you think there is something wrong with the eldest prince's attitude today?"
Listening to Lin Jinwen's words, Gu Qinglin felt a little hungry, so he took a piece of rose cake and ate it.The rose cakes are made of Polygonatum odoratum. Not only does it look pretty, but it has a lot of sugar in it, and it smells sweet.Gu Qinglin likes to eat these sweet and greasy things recently. After he finished eating a piece of rose cake, he looked at Lin Jinwen and said leisurely: "You forgot that the grandfather is behind the eldest prince. As the prime minister, the grandfather guides the eldest prince. A few words, he should be able to listen to it."
Lin Jinwen hummed, then stretched out his right index finger and wiped the corner of Gu Qinglin's mouth, where a little rose cake was stained.
When he withdrew his hand, seeing Gu Qinglin staring at him blankly, Lin Jinwen's heart moved, he slowly put his finger in his mouth and licked it and said in a low voice, "It's quite sweet."
Gu Qinglin's mind went blank watching his movements, and his face turned red instantly when he was hit by his words.
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