However, the silver-winged bee looked a little irritable, and flew around Su Jinyao for a long time to protest.

However, Su Jinyao also found that although this guy was circling around him, he didn't flap his wings and "buzz" as desperately as before, he just seemed anxious and unwilling.

When Su Jinyao was thinking about whether she should domesticate a few more Gu Kings, Manager Yue came again. said that the emperor was done and let Su Jinyao pass.

Su Jinyao hurriedly put away the bamboo tube and asked the Divine Gu King to drive the silver-winged bee back into the jar. followed Manager Yue to see the emperor.

After not seeing him for two days, the emperor's complexion has improved a lot, and his eyes seem to be very energetic.

Su Jinyao asked the emperor for peace, and then began to check the emperor's pulse and check the wound.

"Father, the wound is recovering well, walking or anything will not be affected, but I can't exercise vigorously yet." Su Jinyao instructed seriously, as for what strenuous exercise includes, let the emperor figure it out for himself.

Su Jinyao said again: "The wound does not need to be rubbed, the medicine cloth can also be untied, it is not good for the wound to recover from being wrapped all the time, just wear loose clothes and don't rub it." Jin Yao congratulated the emperor on the recovery of the dragon's body. ”

When Mr. Yue heard this, he immediately knelt down to congratulate the emperor.

The emperor was surprised and rejoiced when he heard this, and asked, "Jin Yao, you mean that my body is completely healed?" ”

"It can be said that the recovery period after the operation has passed, and the wound has healed." Su Jinyao said: "As for my father's body, it still needs to be slowly adjusted for a period of time. However, a month or two is about the same. ”

The emperor expressed his shock again, and said: "With such a big wound in the abdomen and a piece of liver cut, the kung fu has been recovered in more than ten days, Jin Yao, you are worthy of being a disciple of the divine doctor." ”

In fact, it was the first time for Su Jinyao to have such a major operation, so the previously estimated recovery period was very conservative, saying that it would take two months.

Now it seems that the ancient Chinese medicine is no worse than the modern Western medicine, and even more thoroughly restored. So the emperor is now completely cured.

Su Jinyao smiled and said, "This is the father's deep blessing. Blessed are the people of the kingdom of the clouds. ”

When the emperor heard this, he was naturally happy, and laughed together. Then he asked, "Jin Yao, my father knows that you have worked hard these days. So what reward do you want? ”

As soon as Su Jinyao heard that there was still a reward, she smiled and said, "Father, what if I say that I still want a personal favor?" ”

The emperor frowned, thought about it for a while, and asked, "I remember, when you were rewarded last time, you asked for a shadow guard next to the prince?" What kind of favor do you want this time? ”

"When I go back to my father, I want the shadow guard by my side." Su Jinyao said: "Last time, my father gave Seventeen Freedom, and I returned the favor. But the shadow guard who followed me now is also very good, and loyal to me. So I thought, please ask my father for permission, let the pavilion master of the Shadow Guard Pavilion give back my shadow guard's license plate, and in the future, my shadow guard, can I say it myself? ”

"This ......" The emperor didn't expect that Su Jinyao's two rewards were just for the freedom of the shadow guard, and then nodded and said, "This is actually not a difficult thing. ”

Receive the reward again

Su Jinyao didn't expect that the emperor would agree to give her the number plate of the shadow guard so readily. So he was stunned for a moment, and then laughed happily.

Seeing Su Jinyao's particularly pure smile, the emperor said, "Jinyao, why don't you tell me, how many shadow guard license plates do you plan to be satisfied?" Don't want your father to reward you every time you want this. That would be too stingy. ”

Su Jinyao thought for a while, and said quite seriously: "Actually, I think it may be better to reform the Shadow Guard Pavilion a little, and it may be better to grasp the life and death of the Shadow Guard without pinching the number plate." Loyalty is not to see whether the other party is willing to die for you, but whether the other party is willing to live a quiet life. ”

The emperor listened to Su Jinyao's words, and also lowered his head and pondered.

No one does not cherish life, but it is too pessimistic to have to give up one's life for the sake of so-called loyalty and responsibility.

And once he encounters a problem, perhaps the first thing that the shadow guard thinks of is to sacrifice himself. But what about after the sacrifice? The crisis may still be there, but the shadow guard ended his responsibility with death.

But in another way, if the shadow guard still has hope for life, then at the most critical moment, the first thing the shadow guard must think of is how to escape with his master.

Of course, although the latter does not sound so tragic, it also seems a bit embarrassing. But if it were the emperor himself, he would also hope that the shadow guard could do his best to keep him safe, instead of dying with him.

I have to say that Su Jinyao's words are very reasonable and convincing.

The emperor nodded and said, "If you think about it, loyalty is a responsibility, but the imposed responsibility is always less realistic than the survival instinct. But Jin Yao, how can you guarantee that when the responsibility of the shadow guard is no longer a matter of life and death, will he leave his master and run away? ”

Su Jinyao smiled and said, "I never thought that a number plate could show the loyalty of the shadow guard. Imprinted in their bones is a belief in their master, as well as the training they have received since childhood. Could it be that a number plate or a poison, or a stern and ruthless pavilion master can restrain all the shadow guards? When an accident happens, it is impossible for the Pavilion Master to personally supervise every shadow guard. ”

The emperor asked, "So, you manage your shadow guard yourself?" ”

"It's not management, it's hiring, it's mutual help and trust." Su Jinyao gave an example: "For example, I treat the shadow guard as my attendant, the kind that pays salary, food and housing, and the job and responsibility of the shadow guard is to protect me." When they get old or want to leave, I will also give them a good placement based on their performance. Then, I can hire another Shadow Guard. And the level of the shadow guards also determines their quality of life in the future, and there are rewards for doing well, it's that simple. ”

"Haha, interesting." The emperor laughed and said, "Hearing Jin Yao say this, it seems that you are going to open a dart game." There are also two kinds of darts on the rivers and lakes: escorting goods or escorting people. Do you think the Shadow Guard Pavilion is a dart game? The Pavilion Master will definitely not agree. ”

Su Jinyao listened to the flat mouth and said, "I know he won't agree, so I asked my father for this favor." Didn't my father ask me just now, do you still want a few shadow guards' number plates? Then I hope that in the future, the shadow guards assigned to me and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince will be able to hand over the number plates to us. ”

willow

Ya didn't forget the desert around Gu Xuebin. Although that kid looked cold, Su Jinyao felt that the surging blood in his heart was hot.

After hearing this, the emperor smiled again, then nodded and said, "Okay, I will promise you." Your little girl's ideas are always strange, no wonder Che'er wants to spoil you. ”

Su Jinyao knew that it was indeed because of Gu Xuebin's spoiling, many things that seemed difficult were also solved.

Su Jinyao hurriedly thanked the emperor, and then carefully wrote a prescription and handed it to Manager Yue to ask him to continue to regulate the emperor's body. Then I was ready to retire.

Before leaving, the emperor seemed to suddenly remember something, and saw Su Jinyao walk to the door, and said, "Jinyao......"

"Father, is there anything else?" Su Jinyao had to stop again, turned to look at the emperor, and waited for his orders.

The emperor frowned, and then said, "You said before that my wound was invaded by Gu poison. Then can you find out where the Gu poison came from? ”

Of course Su Jinyao knew that it was the queen's ghost. But now that the four princes are involved, Su Jinyao can't say it directly.

Therefore, Su Jinyao walked back slowly and hesitated: "To know is to know a little, but not for sure." So Jin Yao can't explain it now, so as not to misunderstand the good people. ”

"Then who is the good person Jin Yao said?" Of course, the emperor understood what Su Jinyao meant, and no one could talk nonsense without real evidence.

What's more, this palace is in dire straits, and even the emperor has no credible people around him, so it's normal that Su Jinyao can't say it clearly.

Su Jinyao pondered the wording for a moment and said, "I just know that the Ninth Princess also accidentally fell for the same kind of Gu poison. And I did it myself. ”

The ninth princess is still a little girl, but she is adopted by the queen's mother. It is self-evident who Su Jinyao means by that.

Unexpectedly, the emperor didn't have a surprised expression when he heard Su Jinyao's words. He just nodded, and then without saying a word, he waved his hand at Su Jinyao.

Su Jinyao retired again, and this time the emperor did not stop her from talking.

But as soon as Su Jinyao walked out of the emperor's bedroom, Manager Yue chased after him from behind, and shouted: "The crown princess walks slowly, the emperor said that he will give you a reward." ”

Su Jinyao stopped and turned around, and saw that Manager Yue was holding a fold in his hand, which was sent to Su Jinyao.

Su Jinyao said curiously: "Is this a twist?" My father showed it to me? ”

It stands to reason that no one else can watch it except for the emperor and the crown prince. Su Jinyao couldn't directly interfere in politics even if she was the crown princess, so she hesitated and didn't reach out to pick it up.

Manager Yue smiled and said, "This is what Prime Minister Gu left after discussing with the emperor just now. Now that the emperor has approved it, let me send the excerpt to the crown princess. It is said that it is good to take this fold and go directly to the Ministry of Industry to go through the formalities. ”

Presented by the Prime Minister Gu? Go to the Ministry of Industry to go through the procedures?

Su Jinyao was still confused, but since it was something given by Prime Minister Gu, she should be fine if she took it and looked at it.

Su Jinyao took it at this time, and when she unfolded it, she understood. It turned out that Prime Minister Gu personally played a fold and asked Su Jinyao for a piece of land. And the location is the place where Ge Fei got lost in the grass before.

Vouchers for account keeping

It's just that the memo submitted by Prime Minister Gu to the emperor describes the land in great detail. Not only did he write the location very clearly, but he also identified the predecessor of the land, saying that it was an important fortification at the beginning of the founding of the Cloud Dome Kingdom.

It is also said that it used to be the first barrier in the capital, but now it is a pity that it is abandoned. It is hoped that the emperor will sell this land to Su Jinyao, and the silver obtained will fill the treasury, and it will also allow this place to resume its important role.

Later, the area of the land is accurately calculated, and the area is clearly divided into private names.

Su Jinyao took a closer look and realized that those bushes really didn't grow like that naturally. As a formation, although it is deserted, it also has its special significance and role.

However, the price marked at the back made Su Jinyao want to laugh. It was only written three hundred and fifty-six taels of silver.

There is a clear standard for this price. It is noted that there are no villages, no fields, no roads, only a forest and a near-deserted path.

Moreover, I made a price estimate for all the trees in the woods, and the size and length of the road were also included, and finally I got such a cheap and accurate price.

For Su Jinyao, the three hundred and fifty-six taels and seven dollars to buy such a large piece of land are really cheap.

But then again, if you were a businessman, you wouldn't be able to look down on that piece of land at all. Because there are no business opportunities here, a wasteland is worth nothing.

After seeing this setback, Su Jinyao asked Mr. Yue: "I have received this setback, do I need to go back to thank my father?" ”

"No need. The emperor instructed that the crown princess should go to the Ministry of Industry as soon as possible to complete the handover procedures. As for the silver, it is counted as a reward, and there is no need to give it. After speaking, Manager Yue handed over a yellow paper slip with the emperor's seal on it.

However, the seal on this paper sign is not a generous emperor's seal, but only a small name seal.

But Su Jinyao turned it over, turned it over and looked at it twice, but she didn't see any handwriting on the paper stick. So he asked puzzledly: "Then what is this stamp paper for?" ”

"It seems that the crown princess doesn't know yet." Manager Yue pointed to the fold and said, "This is shown to the Ministry of Industry together with the fold." After the Ministry of Industry issued the title deed, it was stamped, and the seal was handed over to the Ministry of Household for filing. Otherwise, the fold is accurate, and the title deed is opened, where did the more than three hundred and fifty taels of silver go? ”

Only then did Su Jinyao understand that she dared to say that this piece of paper was a voucher for the household to keep accounts. I don't have to take money out of my pocket, but the accounts of the household department have to be leveled. Therefore, the emperor's signature paper is equivalent to white silver.

Su Jinyao was overjoyed, she didn't expect the land matter to be implemented so quickly, and she didn't have to spend her own money, which was really a good thing.

However, she didn't forget to give a big benefit to Manager Yue, and stuffed a large piece of silver directly into Manager Yue's hand, and said, "Thank you Manager Yue for the explanation." Then I'll go to the Ministry of Industry to go through the formalities. In the future, when I encounter these things that I don't understand, please remind Mr. Yue. ”

Mr. Yue got the money and said with a smile: "The crown princess is smart and clever, and she has good medical skills. is not only favored in front of the crown prince, but the emperor also really values the crown princess. In the future, it was the old slave who asked the princess to take care of it. ”

These are all polite words, Su Jinyao just smiled, and didn't take it to heart.

But in hand

The fold and the paper are well kept. This is the foundation for the future development of the Gujia Welfare Institute, and it is also a lot of silver.

Out of the palace, Su Jinyao did not go directly to the Ministry of Industry. Because she found that she was not familiar with these six films at all, she was afraid that if she went, her eyes would be black, and she would lose her identity if she broke in.

She plans to go to the household department first, Gu Shangqing is there to be Langzhong, let Gu Shangqing help her in this matter, and she can always do it.

Then again, Prime Minister Gu was able to submit such a note, and Gu Shangqing must have told him.

It's just that Prime Minister Gu is quick enough to do things, they only came back yesterday, and today they have found out the ins and outs of that piece of land, and they have calculated the price so carefully, which is really rare.

The carriage came to the household department, and Mingjuan told Su Jinyao: "Master, you still don't want to go in person, it's more appropriate for me to go in and find the eldest young master to come out." ”

Su Jinyao is right to think about it, her current identity is the crown princess. If you come to this household department suddenly, do you want the officials of the household department such as Shangshu and Shilang to come out to greet you?

Su Jinyao asked Mingjuan to go in, and she ordered the carriage to go to the side for a while and stopped in an inconspicuous position.

After a while, Mingjuan came out first. After a while, Gu Shangqing also came out, looked left and right, and went straight to the carriage.

Su Jinyao didn't get out of the car, and Gu Shangqing couldn't get into the carriage of the crown princess in public. Mingjuan pulled up the curtain on one side, and Su Jinyao and Gu Shangqing spoke through the window.

Su Jinyao first said: "Brother, it's the first time I've seen you wearing an official uniform." You look so good in this robe in the house, and there is no philistine flavor at all. ”

To put it bluntly, the household department is in charge of finance, so all the officials here must be the masters of careful planning.

However, Gu Shangqing's elegant and pure temperament is not very compatible with the main business of this household. So Su Jinyao's words, three points are praise, and seven points are ridicule.

Gu Shangqing raised his eyebrows and said disapprerovingly: "Only with money and food in your hands can you grasp the foundation of the country." The reason why the second uncle asked me to serve here is also so that the door of the treasury can be tighter and the accounts can be cleared. I was originally a clean official with clean sleeves, so naturally I didn't have the taste of a philistine. ”

Su Jinyao knew that if the power of the Gu family wanted to stand, how to reuse their talents in the officialdom was the key.

Now that the Gu family is withering, Gu Shangqing must of course firmly occupy the position of the household department in order to ensure that he can maintain an advantage in the division of forces.

However, Su Jinyao didn't want to participate in the affairs of officialdom now, so she showed the performance and said, "Brother, I want to thank you for this, and I also want to thank the second uncle." However, I'm not familiar with the Ministry of Works, so I have to follow me on a trip to get this land deed down. ”

After speaking, Su Jinyao took out the jade seal paper stick again, and said, "And this, after the Ministry of Industry stamps it, I will hand it over to you, right?" ”

"Oh, even the silver saved!" Gu Shangqing was obviously pretending to be surprised, because he also knew that Su Jinyao could still easily take out the more than three hundred taels of silver. But the reward given by the emperor is another matter.