The fireworks lasted for half an hour.
Shen Yu and Shang Junlin ignored the trembling Lord Qian and enjoyed this annual event.
There was a lot of people downstairs, and the upstairs was quiet and quiet. Except for Shen Yu and Shang Junlin who occasionally whispered a few words, no one else dared to make a sound.
Mr. Qian wanted to intercede for the Qian family, but at this time, he dared not disturb the emperor and nobleman's leisure time. He only hoped that His Majesty would be in a better mood and deal with Qian Mingfu lightly.
Qian Mingfu woke up amidst the loud roar. He didn't dare to be arrogant at the moment, and knelt there obediently like a quail.
After the fireworks were over, the guards also came.
The entire Qian family was taken away, how to deal with it depends on what they have done all these years.
It was already late, and Shen Yu had no interest in going any further, so he went back to the palace with Shang Junlin.
After taking a hot bath, he came out with half-dried hair depressed.
Shang Junlin was reading the booklet, and leaned over sullenly: "It's so late, and your majesty is still busy with business?"
After getting along with Shang Junlin for so long, Shen Yu discovered that he is really a diligent emperor who spends a lot of time every day dealing with the documents handed in from below, especially because there are so many things happening recently that he hardly has much free time.
The half-wet hair brought hazy moisture, Shang Junlin frowned and put down the booklet: "Why didn't you dry your hair?"
After finishing speaking, he took the dry handkerchief prepared aside and wiped Yu's hair.
"Your gentleman should take good care of your body."
Sitting in front of Shang Junlin with squinted eyes, he let the man gently dry his hair.
The black hair is smooth, occasionally slipping through the fingers, bringing a cool touch.
Just after taking a bath, the young man had a faint fragrance, and the two were so close that Shang Junlin could even feel the young man's body temperature coming to him.
Rubbing her fingertips against her scalp, she felt a slight tingling sensation, and moved her neck in depression. He never knew that being pressed on the scalp would also feel this way, the tingling sensation winding down from the scalp to the heart.
Sitting in front of Shang Junlin, Shen Yu was almost embraced by the man because of his movements. The cold breath of the man rushed towards him with every movement he made, tightly encircling him.
"What?" Shang Junlin stopped what he was doing, "Does it hurt you?"
"No, Your Majesty's strength is just right." Shen Yu put away the strange feeling in his heart.
Shang Junlin continued the action just now, and he brushed his gloomy hair hastily once, but because there were too many hairs, some places had not been wiped, Shang Junlin dried it for him little by little.
Staring at the candlelight in front of him, Shen Yu felt that he needed to find something to talk about, otherwise it would always make him a little restless.
With a glance, he saw the booklet spread out on the table, saw the contents of the booklet clearly, and asked, "Is this from Lin County?"
"Yes, the gift that your lord gave me last time has been handed over to a special person to study. There is a big flood in Lin County every year, so it should be usable."
The two chatted on this topic for a while, and Shang Junlin put away the veil: "Okay."
Shen Yu stroked her hair that was no longer damp, and said with a smile: "Your Majesty's craftsmanship is really good."
Shang Junlin: "In the whole world, I'm afraid there is only one noble gentleman who dares to ask me to help wipe his hair."
Shen Yu: "Who made His Majesty my husband? If Your Majesty wants, I can also wipe His Majesty's hair."
"Then your lord will wipe it for me next time, your lord, don't forget what you said today."
After the hustle and bustle of the New Year's Eve, the ministers got news about the Qian family one after another.
Relying on the support of King Li, the Qian family acted arrogantly and made countless enemies in the court. Many families were secretly happy to hear that the Qian family had provoked someone they shouldn't have provoked.
There are fifteen days of rest after the new year. During this time, everyone visits relatives and friends, and there is no need to go to the morning court. If there is something important, His Majesty will announce the corresponding person in charge to enter the palace.
"Do you think His Majesty will severely punish the Qian family this time?"
"I don't know. After His Majesty put him in prison, no one from the Xuanxing Department or Dali Temple has entered the palace. I don't know if he intends to just beat him."
"I don't think so. You don't remember what happened to King Li? King Li is still grounded, so it can be seen that the matter really annoyed His Majesty. The reason why the Qian family was investigated this time may be because of King Li."
The Qian family father and son were taken away suddenly on the night of New Year's Eve. There was no warning beforehand, and His Majesty did not give a reason afterwards.
In fact, this kind of majesty is the majesty that the ministers are familiar with. Announcing the complete details like the previous two cases is not the style of the current emperor at all.
The matter of the Qian family quickly spread to Prince Li's residence.
When Princess Li heard about her natal family, she couldn't help but came to King Li and cried: "My lord, don't you know what kind of person my concubine's father is? He will never do anything serious, and my concubine's nephew, who has always been obedient You are obedient and filial to us husband and wife, why did His Majesty put you in prison without saying a word?"
King Li also heard rumors from the outside world, but these rumors had everything to say, but there was no real reason. He comforted Princess Li: "Don't worry, my concubine, this king has sent someone to find out the news."
Princess Li has a deep affection for the family, otherwise she would not have been helping the family all the time. Prince Li loves the house and Wu, and has a good impression of the Qian family.
"The concubine believes in the prince."
Even though he was grounded, if King Li wanted to check some news, it would not be difficult. He had developed in the capital for many years and had his own contacts, so he immediately ordered someone to check.
King Li's actions did not deceive the man sitting on the throne.
Shang Junlin listened to Yinlongwei's report, and snorted coldly: "If he wants to investigate, let him investigate, but I want to see how he plans to save Qian's family."
Whether the matter of the Qian family is big or small depends entirely on Shang Junlin's attitude. If he doesn't want to get to the bottom of it, he can just beat him and let him go. If he wants to get to the bottom of it, he won't be able to get away easily.
During the meal, Shang Junlin told Shen Yu about it.
"How does Your Majesty plan to deal with the Qian family?" Shen Yu was also quite curious.
Shang Junlin didn't answer this question, but said: "Students come to the capital to take the exam in the beginning of spring, and it's time for the officials who have been sent out to be transferred back."
Sullen and clear, this is not going to let it go lightly. Shang Junlin fought abroad in the early years, so he didn't have a deep control over the court. If he hadn't used bloody means to threaten those with ulterior motives several times, he might not know what the court would be like now.
Enabling newcomers is the fastest way.
Coincidentally, the newcomers who passed the exam a few years ago have completed their experience. As long as there is a position in the capital, they can directly take up the post after being transferred back.
"It turns out that the imperial examination will be held this year." Shen Yu sighed.
Dahuan has two systems for selecting officials, one is the imperial examination system that is suitable for most people, and the other is the recommendation system for the convenience of noble children. As the only son of Zhenbeihou, Shen Yu should have been a surefire son of the Marquis. In the future, he can inherit the title and directly enter the court as an official, but it is a pity that he met a partial father.
"Do you want to try, sir?" Shang Junlin asked suddenly.
"What?" Sullen responded for a while, and said in surprise, "Your Majesty is asking me if I want to take part in this year's imperial examination with the students?"
"If you want, I can arrange it." Shang Junlin said quietly.
"Your Majesty," Shen Yu propped his chin with one hand, and asked jokingly, "If I am really in high school, will I go to court as an official, or continue to be His Majesty's nobleman?"
"With your noble talent, I could have..."
"Your Majesty," Shen Yu interrupted Shang Junlin's words, "it is my luck to be with His Majesty. I will not regret any decision I made. Your Majesty, don't try to trick me into doing two jobs alone. Dahuan There are a lot of talents, and I am not missing one.”
Shen Yu really thinks that this status is pretty good now, there is no restriction if one person is under one person and above ten thousand people.
Shang Junlin could see that the depression was not insincere, so he didn't continue this topic.
After the meal, Eunuch Meng came to report.
"Your Majesty, His Highness Li Wang is asking to see you."
"King Li? Wasn't he grounded by His Majesty?" Shen Yu remembered that after the incident last time, King Li was ordered to contemplate behind closed doors.
"It should be because of the Qian family's affairs," Shang Junlin explained, "He has a deep relationship with Princess Li. If Princess Li begs him, he will try to come to see me."
"I didn't expect that King Li, who is keen to match his niece and His Majesty, is still an affectionate person." Shen Yu shook his head.
"He and Concubine Li met at the end of the century, and the emperor was suppressed all the time. Later, when I ascended the throne, life will be easier."
Shang Junlin turned to Eunuch Meng and said, "Bring him here."
Not long after, King Li came in after Eunuch Meng.
"I see Your Majesty, Your Majesty."
Sullenly sizing up the man who had almost lost half of his energy, Wang Li looked a lot older than the last time we met, and his attitude towards him became much more respectful.
"If King Li isn't in the palace to reflect on himself, why would he come to the palace to find me?"
King Li didn't beat around the bush, and said bluntly, "Your Majesty, I'm here for the affairs of the Qian family."
"Does King Li know what the Qian family committed?" Shen Yu asked.
King Li bent his back deeply: "I just ask Your Majesty to save the Qian family's life for my sake. I only ask Your Majesty to forgive me. I am willing to hand over all the rights that belong to 'King Li'."
This determination is not insignificant, handing over everything is equivalent to King Li willing to ask himself to remove his royal status, and he is gloomy and silent. It seems that King Li really takes Princess Li very seriously.
Shang Junlin tapped his knuckles on the table, as if he was thinking about something, but his eyes couldn't see clearly.
After a long time, Shang Junlin said: "The state owns the state law, and I can only say that if their mistakes do not warrant the death penalty, I will leave them a way out."
"Thank you, Your Majesty." King Li bowed his head deeply.
After the Chinese New Year, Imperial Physician Gu came to give Shen Yu a pulse.
After the recuperation by Physician Gu, the toxins in Shen Yu's body have already been cleaned up, and his physical condition is much better than before.
"Your gentleman is recovering well, you can change the prescription."
Doctor Gu prescribed a new prescription according to Shen Yu's body, and left a wooden box for Shen Yu before leaving: "I have combined the power of the medicine and formulated a new ointment, you can try the effect."
There are five medicine bottles made of white jade in the wooden box, each about the length of a finger and slightly thicker than a finger.
Shen Yu picked up one, slowly opened the lid, and a very faint fragrance overflowed.
The bottle contains a transparent paste.
"What are you looking at?" Shang Junlin walked over.
Shen Yu handed him a medicine bottle: "The new ointment sent by Doctor Gu said that some medicine has been added to it, let me try it."
Shen Yu's side often prepares some medicines for promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis, and the imperial hospital will send some of them every once in a while, usually handed over to Mu Xi for treatment, and he didn't think too much about the medicines sent by the imperial physician.
Open the lid of the medicine bottle in Shang Junlin's hand: "Your Majesty, smell it, this ointment is quite fragrant."
Shang Junlin looked at the transparent ointment in the medicine bottle and fell silent.
If he is not mistaken, this grease should be used to lubricate the man when he is married...