Shang Junlin hugged and coaxed him for a while, but when he saw the depression, he still insisted, so he had to wait with him.
Fortunately, it didn't take long before the time came. Under Shang Junlin's insistence, Shen Yu told the palace man where the painting was, and the palace man took the painting.
"I'll just go get it myself, and you lie down."
"no."
Shen Yu hugged the quilt and sat up, wrapped in a thick cloak and got out of bed.
Shang Junlin couldn't resist him, so he had to let him go.
Depressed to the outside room, after a while, he came in with the painting in his arms, and Shang Junlin hurriedly hugged him into his arms: "Is it cold?"
"There is an earth dragon in the room, why is it cold?" Shen Yu became sober, and sent the painting to Shang Junlin, "I must be the first person to say 'Happy Birthday' to Your Majesty."
"Happy birthday, Your Majesty."
Shang Junlin felt that these words were the best birthday gift he had ever received.
After delivering the gift, depressed and consciously accomplished his goal, he felt drowsy continuously, and blinked: "I'm going to sleep."
After finishing speaking, before Shang Junlin could react, he closed his eyes.
He was indeed sleepy, and his breathing stabilized after a while.
By the dim candlelight, Shang Junlin looked at the sleeping young man in his arms, with emotions that no one could see clearly in his eyes.
Shen Yu slept until dawn, but he didn't know that because of his sudden move, the man was not asleep most of the night.
I woke up after a good night's sleep, depressed and refreshed, and went to see the flowers I raised first. Winter is here, and some of the flowers that bloomed in winter have bloomed beautiful flowers one after another.
The most amazing thing is that the unknown flower sent by King An has never withered since it bloomed.
"My lord, this flower is really miraculous, will it keep blooming forever?" Mu Xi is Sullen's personal court lady, and when Shen Yu comes to see the flowers, she will basically follow her.
"Perhaps, it's good to keep blooming. It's a pity that such a beautiful flower has withered."
As if responding to the gloomy words, Hua Zhi shook slightly.
"My servant always thinks that this flower is quite spiritual, and every time the young master comes to see it, it is very 'active'." Mu Xi looked at the flower curiously, "Everything has spirits, and this flower also likes young master very much, this servant thinks. Woolen cloth."
After so many days, it has been determined that the flowers will not have a bad influence on people. After thinking about it, I moved the flowers to the greenhouse that I often go to. After moving here, I saw the flowers a lot more times.
Not only Mu Xi thinks so, Shang Junlin and Shen Yu also feel this way, according to the palace people, when the depression does not come, the flower will not make any movement, but if the depression comes, the flower is like welcoming Like people, they sway the branches and leaves from time to time.
Shen Yu found it very interesting, and reached out to touch the blooming petals. It felt as cold as jade, which was very different from the flowers of other plants.
Shen Yu just touched it, then moved away, watered the other flowers, and left with Mu Xi.
"The people in Zhuangzi have trained according to the young master's requirements, and now it has achieved some results. They sent people to ask whether they should continue or send some people out first." On the path, Mu Xi and Shen Yu reported the affairs outside the palace in a low voice.
Before Shen Yu entered the palace, he had a group of people in his hand, but he entered the palace in a hurry and failed to arrange these people in time, and unlike his previous life, he trained these people and could use them directly.
After settling in the palace, Shen Yu explained how to train these people. After a year, he almost achieved the effect he wanted.
"According to the plan, send some people out first, especially the Hanzhou side. I need to know the specific situation there." He said gloomyly.
Among the people he trains, there are those who specialize in intelligence. The depressed people are in the palace, and they know too little about the outside world. He needs a pair of eyes to pass the news from outside the palace on his behalf.
The development of this life is quite different from that of the previous life. In the previous life, the King of Yue rebelled not at this time, nor was he pushed out of the market.
In the previous life, King Yue's reputation was well managed, and his raising troops was what the people wanted and expected, but this life is different.
Now King Yue's reputation is ruined, he is a traitor in his mouth, the hat of rebellion has been put on his head, and he can't take it off easily. This is undoubtedly a very uncomfortable thing for King Yue who has always cared about his reputation.
"By the way, isn't it very popular among scholars to criticize the Yue King's articles recently? There are also various small story books, nursery rhymes, etc. You let them find a way to spread these things to Hanzhou, preferably to the Yue King In my ears." How could King Yue not hear such a nice voice
Back at Yuzhang Palace, Shang Junlin hadn't come back yet, so he went to the small study in depression.
The small study room was arranged later. Except for the books commonly used by Shang Junlin, the rest are all read in depression: there are small story books from outside the palace, there are solitary books from the palace library, and there are books collected by Shang Junlin from all over the place. There are many kinds of books, as long as they are interested in depression, they will appear here.
Shen Yu usually paints here. In order to prepare for a surprise for Shang Junlin some time ago, he even asked Mu Xi to watch outside while painting, and remind him once Shang Junlin came over.
"Young master, do you want to paint?" Seeing Shen Yu walking to the desk, Mu Xi asked.
"No, you give me a copy of Zhuangzi's roster, and get the latest one." In a year, only those who have passed the training can further gain Shen Yu's trust.
Mu Xi walked to the shelf, opened a hidden compartment, and took out the roster inside.
Seeing him take out several books, Shen Yu said, "Bring them all here and let me have a look."
Mu Xi came over with the roster and put it on the table. Some of these rosters were brought in by Shen Yu when he entered the palace, and some were sent in later.
Shen Yu didn't plan to stay in the palace for a long time at the beginning. If he didn't have enough influence, he would not be able to live the life he wanted after leaving the palace. The arrangement should also be changed.
Shen Yu was busy in the study for the whole afternoon, until the sun went down, and Eunuch Meng came to find him.
Mu Xi walked over: "Eunuch Meng is here for something important?"
"It was His Majesty who ordered the slave to come and pick up your lord. Your Majesty is discussing matters with several ministers including the prime minister, and cannot leave for the time being." Eunuch Meng explained the purpose of his visit.
Shen Yu put down his pen, rubbed his wrist, and walked out: "Your Majesty has plans for today?"
"Your Majesty only said that the slaves would come to pick up the nobleman, but didn't say anything specific."
Shen Yu tidied up, walked out of the palace, and found that the chariot had been prepared outside.
Shen Yu was taken to the Imperial Study Room.
Shang Junlin was still discussing matters, and Shen Yu didn't go in to disturb, but went to the side hall.
In fact, Shen Yu rarely comes here. The layout of the side hall is very elegant. There are cakes and tea in the hall, all of which are Shen Yu's favorite tastes.
Eunuch Meng stayed for a while, then continued to serve in the imperial study.
Not long after, the door of the side hall was pushed open again, and Shang Junlin in court clothes walked in.
Shen Yu went up to meet him: "What is Your Majesty bringing me here for?"
"I want to see you soon," Shang Junlin stretched his arms around his depressed waist, "There will be a small banquet in the palace later, you go there with me."
"Your Majesty can't wait for such a short time?" He raised his eyebrows gloomyly.
"If I didn't see you sleeping soundly, I would have woken you up in the morning. Who stayed up in the middle of the night last night and insisted on giving me a gift, huh?"
"Don't tell me, Your Majesty, because I gave you a gift, Your Majesty didn't sleep well all night."
"What is Ah Yu thinking?" Shang Junlin patted his forehead.
Eunuch Meng at the side couldn't help but slander: Didn't you stay up all night? You were so excited early in the morning looking for a place to put the paintings sent by your lord.
"Did Your Majesty see the painting? Do you like it? It's a pity that it's not as useful as last year's gift. This year..."
Shang Junlin lowered his head and kissed Shen Yu's lips, interrupting his words: "Ayu doesn't need to say these things, I said that no matter what Ayu sends, I will be equally happy, this time Ayu gave me a painting drawn by myself , I am very happy."
"Ah Yu's heart, I can feel it."
Shen Yu took the initiative to embrace Shang Junlin's neck and put his lips on it: "This is also His Majesty's birthday gift."
Shang Junlin's arm was strong, and he was unceremonious and turned against the guest.
As the lord of a country, Shang Junlin's birthday is not just a festival for him alone. Often at this time, there will be a banquet in the palace. The scale is determined according to the situation of the year. In addition, there will be a palace banquet attended by people from the harem.
State banquets are generally hosted by the Ministry of Rites. This year, due to the special circumstances, Shang Junlin did not intend to hold a big one. However, the Subei Army won the battle, so it was impossible not to express it at all. In the end, the Ministry of Rites ordered a smaller banquet.
At the same time, this is also a celebration banquet.
There was not much time left until the banquet started, Shen Yu and Shang Junlin stayed in the side hall for a while, and then moved to the main hall where the banquet was held.
When they passed by, the ministers had already taken their seats, and Shang Junlin led Shen Yu to the high position. This time, no one dared to stand up and say anything.
What happened at the banquet last year is vivid. The few officials who offended your lord have not been reinstated, and the ministers have not stayed in their positions enough.
Shen Yu sat next to Shang Junlin, and could see the facial expressions of the ministers below.
The banquet process was simplified a lot. First, the blessings to Shang Junlin were presented, and then the gifts prepared by the ministers. After these were almost over, Shang Junlin raised his head to signal.
Eunuch Meng came over with the imperial edict.
The next time is to reward the Subei Army for meritorious service. Although they are not there, this reward will arrive at Subei as quickly as possible and be delivered to everyone who deserves it.
After Eunuch Meng finished reading the imperial edict, the ministers noticed a very strange name.
— Gu Huai.
Before today, no one had heard of this name, but in this war with Beimo, the owner of this name performed too well, His Majesty made an exception and gave him a higher official position, which made them very concerned .
Who is this Gu Huai
Seeing the surprised expressions on the faces of the ministers, he asked in a low voice, "Did Your Majesty mention Gu Huai to them before?"
"I didn't mention the specific name. There is something wrong with Gu Huai's identity. If we let them know in advance, unnecessary incidents may arise." Shang Junlin put a chopstick of meat into the depressed bowl.
"Your Majesty should know his true identity by now, right?" Shen Yu picked up the meat and put it in his mouth.
Since Shang Junlin intends to train Gu Huai, at least on the premise that he is sure that the other party is fine in all aspects, no matter how you look at it, Shang Junlin doesn't seem to be cultivating himself an enemy.
"If you don't know, how can I let him go to Subei without worry?" Shang Junlin stroked his depressed temples, "I will tell you in detail when I go back."
Nodding gloomily.
Since it's a banquet, singing and dancing are naturally indispensable. After the formal process is over, it's time for fun.
The sound of silk and bamboo sounded, the dancer danced smartly, and the light gauze fell, her figure was graceful and her dancing posture was moving.
Perhaps it was because there were too few opportunities to show off, and the dancers tried their best to show their most beautiful side as soon as they appeared on stage.
Shen Yu took a few more glances, and was dissatisfied with Shang Junlin's chin and turned around: "Ah Yu, why are you so serious?"
"Dancing skills are so good, but there are no chances to show them off on weekdays. It's a pity." Shen Yu sighed.
"If Ah Yu likes it, I will let them dance for Ah Yu to watch every day?" Shang Junlin rubbed his fingers against the soft skin on the depressed jaw.
It was obviously a gentle tone, but for some reason, Eunuch Meng, who was standing behind the two, could hear a chill from it.
"Your Majesty obviously doesn't like it, so why bother to speak out and be angry with yourself?" Sullen mercilessly pointed out the man's wrong words.
"Why don't I like it? Ah Yu, come and listen."
A man's face was reflected in his gloomy eyes, he smiled and said in a playful tone, "Because His Majesty is jealous."
"I'm really jealous," Shang Junlin narrowed his eyes, "It's my birthday to make me jealous, Ayu must make it up to me tonight."
Looking at the rich black color rolling in the man's eyes, he couldn't smile anymore.