Chapter 32: I Am Straight
"In view of the merits of Director Shen, he was given 100 pieces of cloth and 100 pieces of silk, and he was rewarded with a cabinet walk. "www.biquge.info Looking at the anger in the eyes of the ministers, the faint flashing killing intent of the princes, and Shen Yan's aggrieved expression, Xia Qi was in a good mood, slowly stood up, waved his big hand, signaled quiet, and then said loudly.
"What?" As soon as Xia Qi's words fell, there was an uproar in the hall like a vegetable market, and all the princes and ministers abandoned their due qualities, and they talked loudly and loudly.
"Silence." A trace of anger appeared on Xu Sanyuan's face, his brows furrowed slightly, his eyes quickly glanced at the emperor, and then scolded loudly.
"What? Do you have any objections to my appointment? Or do you think Shen Yan can't do it? After the hall was quiet, a trace of ridicule appeared on Xia Qi's face, a trace of an indifferent smile, and his sharp eyes glanced at everyone, and said without the slightest emotion.
"The minister is afraid, but the minister does not dare." Hearing the slightly reproachful tone in the emperor's words, the princes and ministers in the hall knelt down and said in unison.
"As long as you do things for me with your heart, I will not hesitate to reward, Shen Yan dares to make a statement to me, I feel that I should be rewarded, not to mention that Shen Yan's advice is very feasible, otherwise I will not issue a holy decree." Xia Qi's right hand waved lightly, signaling everyone to get up, "I have rewarded Shen Yan this time, and I hope to reward more people in the future." ”
"If you don't have anything else to do, just retreat." Looking at the princes and ministers in the hall with different expressions and ghosts, Xia Qi suddenly had a feeling of excitement, a trace of impatience flashed in his eyes, and he waved his hand gently, "Shen Yan stays." ”
"Your Majesty, I don't know what explanation you have for your ministers?" Shen Yan originally wanted to be the first to smear oil on the soles of his feet, so as not to be attacked by the ministers at the palace gate, but he didn't expect the emperor to leave himself, and when the people in the palace were finished, Shen Yan did not have the slightest timidity, and boldly raised his head to meet the emperor's gaze.
"Shen Yan, to be honest, did you ever hate me for putting you in a hostile position for hundreds of officials?" Xia Qi's expression was a little complicated, and finally glanced at Shen Yan with a hint of expectation.
"Your Majesty, do you want to listen to the truth or lie?" Seeing the emperor's complicated expression, a strange thought abruptly abruptly appeared: Don't look at the emperor as a majestic profession, but the old man in front of him is very sad, fighting with the sky, fighting with the earth, fighting with people, fighting for most of his life, although the achievements are outstanding, the enemy does not dare to turn his face, but now, the women of the harem have different dreams with him, and the sons want the chair under his buttocks, without the slightest father-son affection, only the only remaining family happiness in his heart, the emperor has to cut it off ruthlessly in order to protect him, deliberately pretended to hate him, and most of the courtiers were separated from him.
"Truth? Lie? Xia Qi's mouth whispered softly, this kid is indeed different, most of the time, it is a person who will say that the minister is afraid, who dares to tell me the truth or falsehood, I appreciate his fearless spirit, "I want to listen to the truth." ”
"The minister's first reaction at that time was to be stunned, the second reaction was to be angry, and the third reaction was helplessness." A hint of cunning appeared in Shen Yan's eyes, and there was a look of sincere fear on his face.
"What about lies?" A faint smile appeared on Xia Qi's face, and he bowed his head slightly.
"Your Majesty, you are playing Laipi." Shen Yan's face was helpless, with a bitter face, as if he was accusing, it was really an active atmosphere, "The lie is that the emperor is cultivating ministers, only if you dare to face the bleak life and dare to face the dripping blood, you are a real warrior, and you are qualified to serve the emperor. ”
"You kid is always so funny, and his words also contain a philosophy of life, which is worth pondering." A smile appeared on the corner of Xia Qi's mouth, and he got up from his chair and slowly walked down the steps.
"The article is made by nature, and the magic hand gets it." Shen Yan's eyes showed a hint of embarrassment, but there was a slight hint of ostentatiousness in his tone.
"As soon as I finished speaking, you kid boasted about it." Xia Qi's eyes obviously had a smile of appreciation, I hadn't seen a young man dare to be so relaxed in front of me, he could chat with me unscrupulously, as if there was no humility in his eyes, to be exact, he knew when to show what kind of attitude, such a young man was not only interesting, but also brought me a mentality that I had never had before, it seemed that I was also relaxed in front of him, and I didn't have to figure out the other party's mind, this feeling was really amazing, "Your sentence is very philosophical, which makes people think about it." ”
"Your Majesty, the minister is not blowing, but telling the truth." Shen Yan said with a dead face.
"That's right, look at the couplets you made before, you can also see your literary talent." Xia Qi nodded lightly, a look of approval appeared in his eyes, "Don't worry, as long as you work hard for me, I will never treat you badly, not only to ensure your glory and wealth, but also to keep you safe and sound." ”
"You've figured it out." Shen Yan had a relaxed and tranquil smile on his face, whistling lightly in his mouth, and a pair of eyes aimed around, but unfortunately he didn't see a palace maid when he walked from the palace to the palace gate, I don't know if the emperor deliberately didn't let him see it, or the palace maid was really busy, and walked outside the palace gate with a hint of loss, and a voice that seemed to be a little familiar came from his ears.
"Damn, it's you, if you don't go back to Japan, what are you doing here, could it be that you have a special fetish, but my orientation is normal, don't you look for me." Seeing the anxious look on Xia Yuanxu's face, a sly smile appeared on the corner of Shen Yan's mouth, and a trace of frivolity flashed in his eyes and glanced at Xia Yuanxu.
"It's your orientation that's what matters." Shen Yan's ridiculous tone and lustful expression can be understood by a fool, Xia Yuanxu's face was contemptuous, but there was a mixture of anticipation in his eyes, "Master Shen, I don't know if I have time, this prince has something I want to talk to you about." ”
"Something? A good thing or a bad thing? First of all, don't look for me for bad things, unless it's that kind of bad thing. Looking at Xia Yuanxu, who had a complicated expression, Shen Yan put away his cynical demeanor and said seriously.
"Don't, don't tell me it's not a good thing?" Looking at Xia Yuanxu, who wanted to speak again and again, Shen Yan had a not very good thought in his heart, and hurriedly waved his hand to stop him.
"Actually, it's nothing." A hint of confusion appeared in Xia Yuanxu's eyes, "I want to drink, let's go to Wangjiang Tower for a few drinks." ”
"You kid didn't drink enough last night." The corners of Shen Yan's mouth flashed with a wry smile, it seems that Xia Yuanxu must not be a good thing to find himself, otherwise he would not have gone to Wangjiang Tower to drink.
"As you said, there are fewer than a thousand glasses of wine for a confidant, and there is no speculation for more than half a sentence." The corners of Xia Yuanxu's mouth flashed with a wry smile, and he glanced at the palace gate with a complicated expression, as if he wanted to penetrate and see the scenery in the palace, but unfortunately he couldn't see through anything, and then turned around and walked forward with a hint of loss.
"It seems that Xia Yuanxu, this kid, has been hit a lot today, is it because the emperor asked a prince to inspect the world and not have his share? Or is there another reason? Looking at Xia Yuanxu's slightly thin body, Shen Yan's mind was full of thoughts.
"Tell me, what do you want to tell me?" The two walked into Wangjiang Tower silently all the way, Shen Yan did not choose a private room, but motioned for Xia Yuanxu to sit in a seat inside, beckoned Ah Fu to make a pot of tea, and asked casually.
"Why, Wangjianglou's business hasn't been very good these days." Xia Yuanxu's eyes swept the lobby, and a trace of doubt flashed in his eyes, although it was not a meal at this time, with the influence of Wangjiang Tower, although it would not be full of guests, it would not be as crowded as the scene in front of him.
"You calves didn't do it." Shen Yan glanced at Xia Yuanxu with a helpless expression, and saw a complicated look in the other party's eyes, with resentment, bitterness, and a hint of coldness, "Don't look at me like this, Wangjianglou didn't recruit anyone to provoke anyone, but it became a platform for gambling in the hands of you princes, I wondered, which step can I win if I win Wangjianglou?" Or is it better to win bigger chips? ”
"Fart, the location of Wangjianglou is good, does being able to make money mean that it can bring you bigger chips?" A hint of hatred, helplessness and mockery appeared in Shen Yan's eyes, "I don't think it maybe, or you princes think too idealisticly, although you can get a platform to make money with a restaurant, but compared to fighting for that position, this money is tantamount to a drop in the bucket." ”
"It's better than nothing." Xia Yuanxu sighed and said, "What you said has nothing to do with me. ”
"Indeed, if it had anything to do with you, you would still be able to sit here so peacefully." The corners of Shen Yan's mouth flashed with a helpless smile, "Don't talk about these headaches, let's talk about what you want to tell me." ”
"Shen Yan, do you think I have a play?" Xia Yuanxu's eyes were a little hollow, he pondered for a moment, and asked a little nervously.
"What? What are you talking about, I don't quite understand? Shen Yan seemed to be able to feel the inexplicable emotion in Xia Yuanxu's heart, and he roughly knew what Xia Yuanxu was asking, but at this time, he must not show that he understood, and with his thin body and foundationless strength, he casually intervened in their prince's game, which was not easily killed by his brothers, so it was his best choice to pretend to be confused at this time.
"I know you understand my question." A hint of affirmation and perseverance appeared in Xia Yuanxu's eyes, "Although I shouldn't have this delusion, the experience and suffering over the years have made me understand a truth, only by controlling my own destiny can I not be bullied and ridiculed by others." ”
"I have no friends over the years, and no one can say a few words from my heart, but you." Xia Yuanxu's eyes showed a hint of self-deprecation and helplessness and glanced at Shen Yan, "I don't know why, after I got into a fight with you the night before yesterday and got drunk, I seem to like getting along with you very much in my heart." ”
"Don't, stop, I'm straight, not bent." Shen Yan hurriedly stopped Xia Yuanxudao.