Yan Li smiled and said, "Lian'er, do you know why I sent you here?"
Lian'er's heart was pounding, thinking that she had made a mistake: "Did the maidservant do something wrong?"
In the Weaving Bureau, she worked diligently, one stitch at a time, to make clothes for the people in the palace, as well as all kinds of silk products. How could she dare to slack off in the slightest? So in the past six months, she has not received any scolding. Why did the emperor call her here today
Yan Li's expression was always cold and stern, full of majesty, which inevitably made ministers and servants afraid to look up. Rong Changan felt sorry for Lian'er who was only nine years old, so he accepted Yan Li's words and said softly:
"Lian'er, it's a good thing to call you here today, so don't panic."
good thing? In the palace, you work every day at sunrise and rest at sunset. What good things can there be
Lian'er lowered her head: "I... what's good for me?" There was a trace of doubt and a trace of self-mockery in the words. The greatest good thing for a slave is not to be punished by the people above.
Rong Changan walked up to Lian Er and helped her up, Lian Er still lowered her head, not daring to look at Rong Changan, Rong Changan could feel Lian Er trembling.
"How long have you been in the palace?"
The "Concubine Xue Gui" in front of her spoke softly, like a young lady next door, which somewhat erased some of Lian'er's panic.
"I remember that I entered the palace last summer, so it's been more than half a year."
Rong Changan put his warm bag in Lian'er's hands to keep her warm, so that she would no longer tremble.
"I've been in the palace for more than half a year, have you ever thought about your father and mother. By the way, you still have an older brother, don't you?"
As soon as she talked about her family, Lian'er suddenly burst into tears, and tears flowed all over her immature face.
"Think about it, how can you not think about it!" If it weren't for hunger and cold, who would want to leave his father and mother
Rong Changan took out his handkerchief again, and gently wiped away the tears on Lian'er's face: "If your father was standing beside you right now, what would you do?"
Lian'er's delicate body trembled slightly, and suddenly raised her mother-in-law's face, her tearful eyes contained doubts and suppressed joy: "Is my father here?" The corners of her mouth twitched, thinking it was impossible, she shook her head, " No, he... he may not be alive anymore."
Last year's drought took the lives of many people, and her father didn't know how to make a living. He only loved reading all his life. How could he support a family of three
Rong Changan: "What if he is really here?"
It seemed that "Concubine Snow" was not joking, Lian'er's heart beat even harder!
At this moment, a kind and apologetic call violently touched Lian'er's heart. Hearing this voice, for a moment, Lian'er's mind was in a state of complete bewilderment.
"Lian'er!"
The voice seemed to come from not one place, but from all directions in the hall.
"Lian'er, it's Daddy! Daddy is here to see you!"
That voice was right behind her! Lian'er didn't dare to turn around to look. A slender figure completely covered her.
"It's Daddy, why don't you look back at me!"
Song Shusheng's voice choked up. In his current world, there is only his daughter.
Rong Changan took a few steps back, giving space to Lian Er and Song Shusheng.
A pair of slender and skinny hands rested on Lian'er's shoulders and slowly turned her around. Oh my god, the person standing in front of her is indeed her father! After brewing their feelings for a while, the two hugged each other tightly.
"Daddy, I miss you!"
Song Scholar's tears fell on Lian'er's clothes like raindrops: "It's Daddy who is sorry for you, Daddy has no ability to support you, and let you stay in the palace by yourself."
The cries of the father and daughter shook Liang Yu, and even Yan Li, who was always serious, couldn't bear to look at the scene in front of him.
"Your Majesty, why don't we do them a favor." Rong Changan stood by Yan Li's side at some point.
Yan Li wiped his eyes: "What's the matter?"
Rong Changan: "Does the emperor have the heart to separate their father and daughter again?"
Yan Li: "You mean to release Lian Er and let her go home with Scholar Song? You have also seen that Scholar Song is dressed in such rags today, which shows that his family is very poor. Empress Rong was there for this reason , brought Lian Er into the palace. If we send it out, wouldn't it harm Lian Er instead?"
Rong Chang'an smiled: "What does the emperor think of the Wanyan book written by Song Shusheng?"
Yan Li snorted. Concubine Xue Gui's eyes were really sharp, and she could see that Yan Li admired that Wan Yan Shu and even Song Scholar very much. However, as an emperor, it would be embarrassing for the noble concubine to see through his thoughts.
"I don't think so!"
Rong Chang'an covered his mouth: "If the emperor says it's not good, it's not good! I also think Song Shusheng is not a good person, and he actually complained for the dead Empress Rong? What Empress Rong committed is a crime of treason, Song Shusheng must follow Rong The queen is an accomplice. The emperor ordered Song Shusheng to be imprisoned and wait for tomorrow afternoon to be executed!"
Yan Li squinted his eyes slightly, with doubt and anger in his eyes. It took a while before he understood the meaning of Rong Changan's words. Yan Li smiled.
"Concubine Xue, you are so cunning, you dare to test me! I can completely punish you for deceiving the emperor."
There was a relaxed smile in Rong Chang'an's eyes: "It's the emperor who doesn't tell the truth first. The emperor admires Scholar Song in his heart, but he speaks ironically. I went to school with the emperor, so I also speak ironically. If I am punished for deceiving the emperor, Then punish the emperor for disrespecting the emperor first!"
Yan Li's cold, stiff eyes were very active, as if the wind was blowing across the lake, and the waves of light jumping on the water.
"Xue'er, you see me well!"
Rong Chang'an: "If you don't know the emperor well, it's impossible for your concubine to be concubine in a short period of time."
"You are smart and sharp, much like a person..."
"who is it?"
Yan Li didn't answer Rong Changan, but Rong Changan knew that the person Yan Li was referring to was herself.
"Then according to the imperial concubine's wishes, how should I arrange Song Scholar?"
Rong Chang'an said: "It's not easy! To hire someone according to his ability, Song Shusheng has a brilliant literary talent and a talent for economics. Why don't the emperor arrange for him to be a Hanlin scholar and let him draft all kinds of documents. When he is familiar with the officialdom, Give him another official position with real power and let him try his hand at the sword. After the trial, if he is really capable, then he will be in the court and worship him as the prime minister."
Yan Li nodded in satisfaction: "Yes, I will do as Concubine Xue Gui said. Although the salary of the Hanlin Bachelor is low, it is enough to rent a house in the capital. With a stable income, Song Scholar can support his family Then there is no need to separate father and daughter."