The county magistrate of Qipin impeached the officials of the Ministry of Personnel. Throughout the hundred years before and after the history of the Dayong Kingdom, it was still in the first row. Before that, they could never have imagined that Mr. Liu, who was once brilliant, would be tripped over by a sesame petty official.
It can be seen from this that the new emperor has not moved the Ministry of Personnel and the Ministry of Households, not because they are afraid of pressure from the officials, but are looking for an opportunity. When the evidence is conclusive, who would dare to defend Mr. Liu? The emperor has already said that the governance of officials is the foundation of controlling the country, and the corruption of officials will lead to the collapse of the country. Those who intercede for Mr. Liu are the promoters of the country's subjugation and sinners through the ages. This big hat is buckled down, not to mention the civil and military officials, even the royal family members are afraid.
Who doesn't want to leave a name for Qing Shi? Who dares to stink forever? Let Master Liu think of a solution for himself.
The county magistrate Zhao, who had the courage to speak out about the country's malpractice, was sitting in the main hall of the Qianqing Palace in a state of unease and joy. Because his impeachment of the Minister of Officials was in the heart of the new emperor, he was invited by the new emperor to stay for dinner after leaving the dynasty.
The once splendid palace has now been removed from the luxurious gauze curtains and antique furnishings. It looks quite empty and simple, but there is another atmosphere. The new emperor sat on the throne and stretched out his hand to invite, "Ou Tai, magistrate Zhao, please take your seat."
One calls him by his first name, while the other calls his official position. It is clear at a glance who is estranged and who is close, who is far and who is near. Youshu felt very sad in her heart, the small dimple on her cheek faded, she cautiously entered the seat, staring at the jade cup beside her in silence. The new emperor didn't talk to him either, and called Outai to his side to ask him about the inspection in detail.
By the time the palace servants set out the meal, three quarters of an hour had passed unknowingly. Wei Chen seemed to see the predicament of the magistrate Xiao Zhao, and said with a chuckle, "Nowadays, the emperor is trying to be frugal, and his daily meals are only two meat, three vegetables and one soup. I know that Mr. Zhao has lived a very good life in office. Qing Ku, this is a dish specially ordered by the emperor to add to the imperial kitchen, do you think it suits your taste?"
There are more than a dozen dishes on the table, chicken, duck, fish, and meat, all of which are liked by Shu. His dark eyes lit up slightly, and he looked a lot more alive. Mingli talked with Ou Tai, but the new emperor, who had been watching him from the corner of his eyes, was secretly relieved.
Ou Tai teased, "Wei Chen got the light of Zhao County magistrate today, otherwise the emperor would only need two plates of green vegetables and tofu to dismiss Wei Chen."
You Shu, who was still smiling in her eyes, froze, and her mood fell to the bottom in an instant. If Ou Tai didn't say it, he didn't even notice that the emperor deliberately added a few dishes to entertain him. It seemed to be very polite, but it was because the relationship was not close enough. If it is to the extent that they are indistinguishable from each other, where is the need for hospitality? He eats what he eats, just like Outai, and he will deal with the two plates of green vegetables and tofu.
Even though she knew that her master had changed her identity and could not be regarded as the same person in her previous life, Youshu still felt sad. For some reason, she remembered the King Yama who had accompanied her all the way. He really needs a nihilistic but extremely safe embrace now, so that he can take a breath when he is tired and calm down when he is lost. Before he knew it, the other party seemed to have become his backbone, and if he didn't see it, his heart would not fall.
The new emperor noticed that the county magistrate Xiaozhao was in a low mood, and the heart that had just let go rose again, racking his brains to think about what he did wrong.
"Zhao County magistrate, but the food is not to taste?" he asked in a deep voice.
You Shu quickly glanced at the new emperor and shook her head slightly. The master of this life should be a very ruthless person. As early as when he was in Lishui, he had heard that this master had a nickname in the domain - Living Yama, who killed all foreign enemies and showed no mercy to corrupt officials. When he ascended the throne, he even sacked his family and exterminated his family, and rectified the government. He would never be soft-hearted.
Youshu naturally wanted to chase the master back quickly, but he also needed to grasp a degree. If it is too urgent, it will inevitably provoke him to misunderstand, and then he will be treated coldly, ranging from dispatching to other places, or even dismissing the official position and never hiring. If you become a commoner, you will be hopeless in this life if you want to contact this high-ranking person again.
Youshu doesn't think that with the master for two lifetimes, the master has naturally become something in his own pocket. You must know that every reincarnation is a new beginning. The master is not a puppet. He has his own thoughts and ideas, as well as the right and leeway to choose. He can fall in love with anyone, not necessarily himself.
Thinking of this, his heart throbbed violently, but he also burst into battle.
Seeing the hunched back of the county magistrate Xiao Zhao like a green bamboo bent to the extreme, suddenly rebounding, pulling up, straightening, and refreshed, the new emperor became even more puzzled, but also a little relieved. He always felt that when the magistrate Xiao Zhao faced Yang Shi's self, he seemed to be a different person, very elusive. In the past, he could guess the other party's thoughts eight or nine points, but now he is like a cloud and he doesn't know it.
In order to ease the atmosphere, he had to greet everyone for dinner, because the magistrate of Xiaozhao would never leave sad things until after dinner. When he is sad, he will eat a big meal; when he is angry and afraid, he will eat a big meal; when he is happy, he will eat a big meal. In short, for him, there is no problem that cannot be solved by eating.
Youshu ate a piece of braised pork ribs, and she forgot all her previous troubles after squinting for a moment. He really wanted to move to the master's side to serve him, and slowly cultivate a little relationship, but everyone adhered to the rule of "no words, no sleep", so he could only keep silent.
Wei Chen, on the other hand, was very considerate. Seeing him staring at the dishes in the distance, he would take the initiative to help pick them up, but he didn't speak, only smiled slightly. Everyone has long been used to this dull atmosphere. It can be seen that the new emperor is indeed a serious and rigid person, and it is extremely difficult to get along with.
Some Shu was depressed for a while, confused for a while, and fighting spirit for a while, and her mood could be said to be ups and downs. However, he didn't know that his face had already sold out his inner emotions. His brows were wrinkled and loosened, his lips were pursed and his cheeks were bulging and sinking, and he looked extremely funny.
Ou Tai only glanced at him and couldn't hold back. He buried his face in the bowl and laughed silently. He was curious about what the magistrate of Xiao Zhao was thinking, and why was his expression so wonderful
Also curious is Emperor Xuanguang. However, his current personality is that of a cold, serious and rigid, taciturn new emperor, so he can only endure it. To be honest, there are Shu Shu in front of King Yama and in front of the new emperor, they are completely different people, and I don't know what the change is. Emperor Xuanguang has always known that Youshu is not such a scheming person, nor is he a two-faced, flattering person. There must be a reason for his abnormal behavior.
Youshu didn't know that she was being looked at as a monkey. She was chewing rice with her cheeks puffed up, when she realized that the food at hand was almost finished, and only then did she realize a serious problem. After eating, the master should expel people, right? Time to get together should be over, right? Will it be too short
He is now a seventh-rank sesame official. After the debriefing and rating, he may be sent out or stay in the capital, but even if he is reused again, it is impossible to directly rise to fourth-rank, and then he has the qualification to face the Holy Spirit. That is to say, after reuniting with the master today, I don't know how long it will be before we can meet again. It is regarded as one glance and one less glance, and one less glance will be a little worried.
The good appetite suddenly disappeared, but Shu couldn't put down the tableware and chopsticks. He must eat, eat slowly, try to prolong the meal as much as possible.
Emperor Xuanguang clearly felt the coveted gaze cast by the magistrate of Xiao Zhao, as if he was some kind of delicacy from the mountains and seas, enough to accompany the meal. To put it more blatantly, that gaze was even somewhat affectionate, making it hard to resist. Emperor Xuanguang did not show his face, but his heart was beating rapidly. He repeatedly told himself that it was an illusion. The magistrate Xiao Zhao had a simple personality, not to mention deliberate seduction. Qi Nian pressed down.
Ou Tai and Wei Chen also noticed that the air was warming up, but they both pretended to be ignorant.
In order to delay the time, You Shu even put the chicken feet and duck feet into the bowl and chewed it slowly until a bare skeleton was found. Ou Tai had already put down his bowls and chopsticks and waited. In order not to embarrass the county magistrate Xiao Zhao, Emperor Xuanguang was slowly sipping his wine glass. Seeing that he had eaten up the fourth bowl of rice, Wei Chen hurriedly asked, "Master Zhao, do you want to add another bowl?"
Youshu wanted to nod at first, but when she realized that the food had reached her throat, she quickly shook her head. Only then did she realize that she had left a gluttonous impression on her master. She couldn't help her cheeks blushing and her eyes watering, as if she was about to cry.
Emperor Xuanguang asked in a deep voice, "Zhao County magistrate, but you are not feeling well?" Only those close to him would notice that his rigid face was filled with anxiety and worry.
You Shu covered his stomach and said, "Reporting to the emperor, it is a waste of food, and the minister accidentally ate too much." Fortunately, he was very resourceful and found a good excuse, which diluted the image of a greedy worm.
Emperor Xuanguang let go of his high-hanging heart, nodded and said, "I see. Wei Chen, go to the imperial hospital to ask for some pills to promote digestion. Today, the people of Dayong still can't get enough to eat. As the ruler of a country, I should not be extravagant. Waste. Zhao county magistrate can lead by example, he really has the heart." He looked at Ou Tai, waved his hand and said, "If you have nothing to do, then retire first, Zhao county magistrate has stomach discomfort, so stay for a while."
Ou Tai is a well-informed and knowledgeable person, and quickly bowed to say goodbye.
Youshu, who was still shrouded in a cloud, immediately stopped the rain, and the sky was clear. Never thought that after eating, there are such benefits, and I can be left alone to get along with the master. This is a yin and yang error, a crooked hit is right. He was so happy in his heart, and the small dimples on the side of his cheeks were also looming.
Emperor Xuanguang thought to himself uncertainly: Are you happy? How can you be happy after eating? Maybe I don't know the magistrate of Xiao Zhao as well as I think
He personally helped the person to the side hall and placed them in the reclining chair. He put on a posture of kneeling and talking, "Where is the ancestral home of Zhao county magistrate?"
"Back to the emperor, Wei Chen is a person from the capital."
"Where do you want to go for this transfer? Outgoing or staying in Beijing?"
Youshu naturally wanted to stay in the capital, but worried that the master had other arrangements, so he had to mutter, "But it is up to the emperor to dispatch. Whatever the emperor asks Weichen to do, Weichen will do whatever, and wherever he wants to send Weichen, Weichen will go. For the sake of the emperor, Wei Chen is willing to go through fire and water, and never give up."
His words came from the bottom of his heart, his feelings were sincere, and he looked straight at him with a pair of black eyes, which made Emperor Xuanguang have the illusion that he was his entire world. However, the illusion is an illusion after all. Emperor Xuanguang knows Youshu better than anyone. He is a typical person who is hot on the outside and cold on the inside.
This makes the situation even more bizarre. According to Shu, she is neither humble nor arrogant, upright and dull, and she really can't do things like smack your horses and flatter yourself. So the question is, what is he thinking now? Do you really admire me? Emperor Xuanguang was quite confused, and it was even more difficult to resist Youshu, who was so passionate and sweet as honey, so he had to change the topic rigidly.
"After waiting in Beijing for more than half a month, how do you pass the time on weekdays?"
You Shu never lies in front of the master. He recalled it carefully, his cheeks slowly flushed, and he murmured, "I just eat, sleep, and play, but I didn't do anything." If time could go back, he would definitely study hard every day, so that his master would be impressed.
That's right, this is the Yushu I know, I don't lie, I don't hide anything. Emperor Xuanguang nodded secretly and continued to ask, "What did you play?"
If it is a different person, I will definitely round up this sentence and then advertise how diligent I am. But You Shu was too sincere, and even though he knew something was wrong, he still bit the bullet and said, "Report to the emperor, Wei Chen likes to play with bugs, so he will catch scarabs and fight crickets or something."
Sure enough, he didn't know how to lie, and even this little hobby dared to speak out in front of the emperor. Emperor Xuanguang laughed inwardly, wishing he could pull the magistrate Xiao Zhao over and rub it twice.
Youshu was deeply remorseful. If he had known that the master would inquire about his movements these days, he would not have stayed to digest it. However, he should not have lied to the master. After half an hour, he wiped the cold sweat from his forehead and went out of the Qianqing Palace. He went home and sat by the window.
King Yama appeared at this moment and asked in a deep voice, "What's the matter?"
You Shu has long been accustomed to the other party's unpredictable temptation, and pretended to be unaware. He has to find a way to stay in the capital now, so that he will have a chance to see his master. If he is released, he will not want to come back for at least three or five years. Three to five years is not long, and it is not short. Who can guarantee that there will be no changes? By the way, Master is twenty-five or six this year, right? Has there been a concubine after the establishment? Thinking of this, he seemed to have eaten a whole lemon, his face wrinkled into a ball, and his heart was even more sour.
Seeing that he refused to pay attention to him, King Yama didn't smile like he used to. Instead, he stretched out his hand and squeezed his cheek, "What are you thinking? Your face is wrinkled like a little old man." After that, he found that he could not guess the mind of the magistrate Xiao Zhao more and more. This feeling was extremely bad, and he had to find a way to make up for it.
Some Shu's slightly fattened cheeks were pulled out of shape, and the teardrops hung on the eyelashes and trembled slightly, but she pretended to be fine.
King Yama was so dumbfounded by him that he covered his other hand and grabbed his cheeks together, "Don't play stupid, this king has always known that you have yin and yang eyes."
Sure enough! You Shu couldn't tell whether it was more nervous and fearful, or more relieved, and quickly slapped the back of his hand and said vaguely, "Let go, can't I just pretend?"
"Have you entered the palace today?" King Yama pinched his soft cheeks before letting go. The two have traveled all the way, and have already cultivated a lot of tacit understanding. Even if they just broke the fact that they can see each other, they get along very easily and casually.
You Shu didn't answer the question, "Has the emperor appointed an empress and concubine?" For a seventh-rank sesame official, the emperor's harem is as far away as a myth and legend. Will not talk about it casually.
"What are you asking about this? Did you see Emperor Xuanguang today? How do you feel?" King Yama's eyes flashed slightly, and he inadvertently revealed a trace of nervousness.
You Shu, however, was unaware of her own concerns, and stubbornly asked, "Is the emperor married?"
"What does it have to do with you whether he gets married or not?"
Youshu lowered her head, a layer of bright blush slowly spread from her ears to her neck, her hands subconsciously grabbed the jade pendant around her waist, and repeatedly pulled the silk sash under it. This little daughter's behavior was very abnormal, which made King Yama realize instantly, and said in disbelief, "Could it be that you...have something to think about Emperor Xuanguang?"
So, this is the reason for his frequent gaffes today? Now that I think about it, his various expressions are like a teenager who is eager to please his sweetheart, showing a bit of embarrassment and eagerness. However, he has only met Emperor Xuanguang once, but he has accompanied him through thousands of rivers and mountains. Even if he likes it, he should like himself first!
Knowing that Emperor Xuanguang belonged to the same person as himself, King Yama finally felt uneasy and asked, "What do you like about him? Power? Status? Appearance? Will it be too superficial?" Of course, what surprised him the most was the The magistrate of Xiaozhao actually likes men, causing him to worry for a long time in vain. Knowing this, he should have started when he was in Suichang County.
You Shu quickly defended, "Of course not. If you like it, you like it. What's the reason?"
"Have you met once? Why did you fall in love? This king accompanies you all the way through mountains and rivers, how come you don't like this king?" King Yama didn't know who he was angry with, but he was very unhappy.
"Isn't that what the so-called million years is like?" You Shu tangled, "Thank you for your protection and company along the way, I am also very happy..." Before he finished speaking, he was shocked: It turns out that this person's status in his heart, It was almost equal to the master. Even when he reunites with his master, he can't help but think of the other party, and eagerly yearns for the other party's hug and comfort, even if the hug is illusory and the comfort is speechless.
What happened to yourself? How could he be half-hearted towards Qin Muchu? Youshu seemed to have been struck by lightning. She opened her mouth and couldn't say anything; she blinked, she wanted to cry but had no tears, her expression embarrassed and guilty.
King Yama's eyes were burning, how could he not find his abnormality, and he revealed, "Could it be that you also like this king?" At this moment, he really didn't know what to say. This little thing not only likes himself in the yang world, but also likes himself in the underworld. Should he praise him for his vision, or criticize him for being greedy and insufficient? But no matter what, his sour mood has been completely diluted, becoming both angry and funny.
Youshu never admits that he is half-hearted, blushing and waving his hands, "My liking for you is friendship, it's different." As soon as he finished speaking, he was persuaded by himself and nodded firmly, "Yes, it's friendship. .You're my first friend, so it's important."
Then what are you guilty of? King Yama didn't even point it out, he followed him and said, "I see. That is to say, do you admit that your love for Emperor Xuanguang is a relationship between a man and a woman?"
Youshu nodded with a look of unrequited love. His brain doesn't seem to be very bright in front of this person and his master, and he is always trapped in a cage with a few words.
"You are the minister, he is the king, what if you like him?" King Yama continued to test.
"I can always pursue him slowly, right? What if I am moved by him one day?" Youshu's eyes were firm. Until the last moment, he will never give up, even if the master is married in this life, he can silently like it in his heart, watching from a distance, is this not a kind of happiness
"You want to pursue him?" King Yama's tone rose slightly. If you remove the blindfold, you will find that his current expression is three-part pleasure, three-part evil, three-part anticipation, and one-part smile. He has always been aloof, and he has never been enthusiastically pursued by anyone, and thinking about it makes his heart itch.
"Yeah." You Shu was thinking about her own thoughts, and murmured, "I have to find a way to stay in the capital now, so that I can have a chance." As for what to do in the future, you can only take a step by step and let it take its course.
"Don't worry, you will get your wish." King Yama rubbed his head full of blue silk and added, "By the way, I forgot to tell you that Emperor Xuanguang is not yet married and has no concubine, so you still have a chance."
The boulder in his heart slammed to the ground, and Yushu showed a fearful expression, leaned back on the chair, and patted his chest repeatedly.
King Yama realized that he could no longer contain the joy in his heart, and the low laughter had already swirled back and forth in his throat, and was swallowed hard again. If he continued to talk to the magistrate of Xiao Zhao, he would definitely lose his temper on the spot. He has never met such a person, who looks smart but is actually stupid, occasionally upright, and occasionally careful, who looks the same for a while, but is endearing in everything. In this way, he wanted to tease him more and more to see how he would pursue himself.
Pressing his fist to his lips and suppressing his full smile, King Yama said hoarsely, "There is still a lot of official business to be dealt with in the underworld, so this king will go first."
Before You Shu could save her, the tall man's figure disappeared in front of her eyes. He looked around in a panic, and found that it was already dark, and the room was extremely dark, looking very cold and lonely, so he quickly took out the fire box in the drawer and lit the candle. The candle was swayed by the wind, and the light also flickered, which made him panic in an instant. Will the people who used to be with you all night come again in the future? Do you think that you like Long Yang and that he is an outlier? Will you resent yourself
He wanted to find a lampshade to surround the candle. As soon as he got up, he heard the old ancestor reporting, "Master, the second room and the family are all here, and now they are lying outside the gate. Would you like to meet?"
I was looking for something to do, lest you Shu, who was thinking wildly, immediately waved, "Let them come in."