Although Lin Ruo's purpose was exposed, Emperor Mingzong himself knew in his heart that the so-called "for Lin Ruo's sake" was just an excuse to push the boat along the water.

The prince favored the side concubine Shen, and the family of Hubu Shangshu has indeed been very arrogant recently. And the crown princess Su and her maiden family, the Marquis of Jingping, except for the prince Su Muyu, who is still doing his own thing, have been repeatedly suppressed recently.

The art of the emperor lies in checks and balances. If one party has a dominant power, it needs to be suppressed; If one of the forces is frustrated, show grace and lift it up. The person who made the shot was the emperor on the dragon chair.

Just like playing chess, the courtiers are all chess pieces, and the person who holds the chess must be the supreme monarch.

Looking at Lin Ruo's back as he left the imperial study, Emperor Mingzong's mood was unexpectedly a little brighter.

Chen Guan said in a timely manner: "Your Majesty, every time Princess Rong finishes speaking with you, your mood is much better. ”

"Yes, the Queen Mother said the same." Emperor Mingzong smiled, "This girl, she always says that she speaks recklessly, but in fact, she is smart!" What to say and what not to say, she knew very well in her heart. Chen Guan, what do you say? ”

Chen Guan was stunned for a moment, and echoed: "What the emperor said is that Princess Rong is indeed smart and intelligent. However, the old slave has heard a sentence, which can explain Princess Rong's intelligence. ”

"Oh? What are the words, let's hear them. ”

"The poor children are in charge of the family at an early age."

Lin Ruo is not a child of a poor family, but since he was a child in the Gu Mansion, he has suffered a lot and suffered a lot of difficulties. That's why I'm so precocious.

Such intelligence makes people feel distressed.

Emperor Mingzong's eyes darkened slightly, his gaze turned to the old eunuch who had followed him for decades, lowered his eyebrows, and snorted: "Old thing, you are also smart." ”

"The emperor praises falsely, the old slave has exceeded the rules."

Emperor Mingzong looked at the chapter on the case and pulled out the book that was pressed at the bottom. It was sent by the Wing Fire Guard, and there were two things involved in the secret recital: first, it was the secret connection between Gu Ting and King Ye; Second, Shen Han and Jiang Ming secretly became friends.

The intrigue in the court will never be calm.

Therefore, as the emperor, you must have enough skills to deal with the wrestling of various factions.

However, recently, King Ye's hand has indeed stretched a little too long!

Thinking of the document sent by Xishu a few days ago, a sharp light flashed in Emperor Mingzong's eyes.

The heart of the monarch is unpredictable, like a tiger.

Those who have this thought are not only Chen Guan who is waiting in the imperial study, but also Lin Ruo, who is walking towards the palace gate.

Along the way, Lin Ruo's face was full of smiles, and he looked like he was in good spirits at happy events. But after getting into the carriage, the smile on his face dissipated, replaced by a slight frowning brow and a faint sadness.

Emperor Mingzong's reaction to the matter of picking up the Star Tower was all expected by her, except for the promise to lift Su Muqing's grounding.

If it was before, the emperor's will, Lin Ruo must be sincerely happy. But now, knowing that the death of her sister Gu Manxi was an accident that occurred because she went to see Qu Mine for Su Muqing, Lin Ruo's attitude towards Su Muqing became complicated. Although she didn't blame Su Muqing for saying this, in her heart, it was still awkward after all.

Therefore, although it was an order and did not intercede for Su Muqing, this will was very much in line with Lin Ruo's wishes.

For the woman who looked exactly like Pei Nian, Lin Ruo had an ostrich heart for the first time.

However, no matter how long you hide, you still have to face it.

Lin Ruo's mind was a little upset, so he asked the coachman to turn around and go to Lin Mansion to find Li Yan.

Li Huaijin is worthy of being Li Huaijin, after his enlightenment, Lin Ruo's mood suddenly changed a lot,

As for the errand assigned by Emperor Mingzong, it naturally fell on Li Yan - although Lin Ruo has a wide range of knowledge, most of them are just a little superficial, in front of Li Yan, a native and proficient in politics, law and people's livelihood, Lin Ruo naturally does not dare to get an axe.

Let those who are good at do what they are good at, this is the principle that Lin Ruo has never changed.

She has always proposed a framework that is as detailed as possible, and then it is refined by Li Yan, Lin Qian and others, so that the ideas outlined in her mind can become reality.

Although Li Yan had never been an official in Donglu, he was quite familiar with Donglu's laws and decrees and officialdom politics, and it was not difficult to formulate a set of methods that could make the household department compromise.

Moreover, there is another point that Li Yan reminded her: the winged fire guard is staring, and she can't expose her edge too much.

You can be smart in business and in people, but this wisdom must not be reflected in political foresight.

Li Yan's reminder, Lin Ruoshen thought so.

As for Su Muqing's matter, Lin Ruo felt that he should talk to Su Muyu. Unexpectedly, the little girl went to the Su Mansion next door to ask for a meeting, but was told that Su Shizi had gone to the Criminal Department and had not returned.

At this point, Lin Ruo had no choice but to purse his mouth and prepare to go home.

"Miss, do you still have something to worry about?"

On the carriage, Yucao asked with concern.

Leaving the palace, he could feel the feeling of uneasiness on Lin Ruo's body, even if he returned to the Lin Mansion to talk to Young Master Li, the wisp of displeasure lingering between his eyebrows had not completely dispersed.

"It's fine, just a little tired."

Lin Ruo let out a long breath, held his forehead with his hand, and rubbed his temples with his thumb to soothe it slightly.

Youcao nodded in response, and said seriously: "Miss has really been too tired lately, and she has taken care of a lot of idle things!" ”

Originally, as a young lady of the Lin family, she only had to worry about the business in the Lin Mansion and the shop, and from time to time she would enter the palace to greet the emperor and the queen mother, and help Su Shizi clean up some messes. Now not only is there more Rongwang Mansion, but also the prince and princess, several princesses, and the affairs of the Zhennan Houfu, and even the affairs of the Qinglou Oiran are worried. How can you not get tired!

A wry smile appeared at the corner of Lin Ruo's mouth: "The more you grow up, the more troubles you have." Interpersonal relationships will also become more and more complicated, not to mention, still involve royalty? Even if I wanted to stay out of it, others would push me forward and drag me into the whirlpool. It's better to work harder now and plan early. ”

Youcao nodded half-understandingly, and when she saw Lin Ruo close her eyes to recuperate, she didn't bother anymore.

Not long after closing his eyes, the carriage suddenly stopped.

Under the action of inertia, Lin Ruo, who was unprepared in advance, leaned forward and dived forward. Fortunately, Youcao was quick and grabbed Lin Ruo. Then, before Lin Ruo suddenly wanted to have a "close contact" with the rear car wall, he cushioned behind Lin Ruo.

"How?"

After Lin Ruo sat down, he turned around as soon as possible and pulled up the grinning grass.

Youcao's hair was a little scattered, rubbing her back, breathing a few times rapidly, relieving the pain, and then reluctantly smiling, and said, "It's okay, miss." I'm rough and thick, and it doesn't hurt. ”

Having said that, I still involuntarily gasped a few times.

Fortunately, it was on the streets of Bian'an City, and the carriage was not moving fast. Otherwise, no matter how fast the grass reacts, it won't be able to pull her; Even if you pull it, the moment you collide with the wall behind you, I'm afraid it will be more violent.

Who's this? The carriage of King Rong's Mansion was stopped on the street!

Small Theatre:

Song Huan Chu: Oh, Miss Lin, we met again, this is really providence!

Lin Ruo: Phew, that's what the author meant!