However, at the fourth watch, Shao Jing and others were ready to go.

It is the most solemn pilgrimage gift of the year, but all those who are qualified to enter the palace are very important, and they are proud of it.

With the rank of Shao Jing and Mr. Mu Er, they have to line up to the end of the line, and it is not easy to see the emperor.

Therefore, when the little eunuch hurriedly looked for Shao Jing in the crowd with a lantern, many officials were quite surprised, but when they thought of his reputation a few years ago, they felt normal.

After all, Tanhualang is common, and such a handsome and versatile Tanhualang is truly rare.

Shao Jing walked through the crowd unhurriedly, not humble or arrogant, and greeted the officials who were higher in rank than him and knew him well, and followed the little eunuch into the palace gate.

Under the brilliant light, the newly dressed emperor was full of ambition to himself in the mirror, his eyebrows were full of comfort and comfort, and when he heard Shao Jing's greeting, he smiled and said: "Spring again, give a seat." ”

The palace people moved to Jindun, and Shao Jing thanked him and then sat down, and his demeanor was still calm and elegant, neither flattering nor arrogant.

A good-looking person is pleasing, and a good-looking, capable, and obedient person is even more pleasing. The emperor looked at Shao Jing with a smile and praised: "Youchun's posture is elegant and calm, and it can be included in the painting." ”

Shao Jing just smiled: "Thanks to Your Majesty's blessing, Wei Chen has grown insightful and open-minded, so that he can have today's elegance and calmness." ”

The emperor smiled and said, "I have read the private treasury account book you sent, yes, and it has lived up to my expectations for you." Do you have to see me today, do you want to take advantage of the New Year's festival to ask me for a reward? ”

It is rare for the emperor to mention "reward" so kindly, but anyone with a little vision knows that this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, and if you grasp it, you can make your wish come true.

The attendants on the side looked at Shao Jing with envy, and really felt that this luck and blessing were not ordinarily good, and they didn't know what reward he could get.

saw Shao Jing get up unhurriedly, reorganize his clothes, look solemn, and bow heavily to the emperor.

The Emperor smiled and said, "Look, I know that you are a clever kid, and you will definitely not let go of such a good opportunity." ”

Shao Jing pursed his lips and smiled, and said in a deep voice: "Weichen implores Your Majesty to cure Weichen's crimes." ”

The emperor raised his eyebrows lightly, with a bit of playfulness, and dragged out his voice: "What are you guilty of?" I see that the Ministry of Officials has a first-class appraisal of you. ”

"Wechen is guilty of defrauding the king." Shao Jing lowered his eyes and said ashamedly: "Weichen's wife, Tian, has ancestral porcelain-making skills, and her family is a leader in the Yue porcelain industry. ”

The emperor smiled and looked at Shao Jing expressionlessly: "Huh? ”

"After the establishment of the official kiln of the Xiu Nei Division, His Majesty wanted to perform a great sacrifice to the heavens on the winter solstice of the same year, but the official kiln of the Xiu Nei Division could not make so many sacrificial vessels accurately according to the size of Xuanhe Bogutu.

When Neiko heard about this, she was very anxious, saying that her family was deeply favored by the emperor to live a good life, but she had the heart to serve His Majesty but had no chance.

Seeing that time was like an arrow, but the matter had been unresolved, she thought about it left and right, and it was difficult to sleep and eat until she fell ill. Weichen had the courage to let her disguise herself as a man and enter the official kiln of Xiu Nei to try to do her part for the court.

She hid from her home and quietly entered the official kiln of Xiu Nei Division, and because of her outstanding skills and excellent character, she was soon promoted to steward, and she made meritorious contributions for solving the mold matter and became the deputy of the owner......"

After Shao Jing finished speaking, he didn't look at the emperor's face, but only bowed deeply: "Although the firing of porcelain has been done very well, there has always been deception. In the past few years, this matter has pressed on Wechen's heart like a boulder, making it difficult for Wechen to sleep and eat. Wei Chen thought that when he entered Beijing this time, he would definitely confess his guilt to His Majesty, and then ask His Majesty to punish him. ”

The emperor slapped the table hard and said angrily: "What a Shao Jing! What a Tian! Dare to take the sacrificial vessel as a child's play! ”

Everyone was trembling, but Shao Jing didn't move at all, and only buried his head lower: "Your Majesty, Weichen and Neizi regard the sacrificial vessel as heavier than their lives, and they must try to make it no matter what." If His Majesty has any punishment, Weichen and his wife will not have any complaints, and they only ask His Majesty to forgive the relatives of Weichen's family, and they don't know. I also ask Your Majesty to punish Weichen heavily and spare Neiko lightly, because this matter was caused by Weichen to pick her up. ”

The emperor sneered: "Do you value the sacrificial vessel more than your life? I see that you are bold and trying to rebel! ”

"Rebellion".

These two words finally came out of the emperor's mouth, and everyone was silent, but Shao Jing breathed a sigh of relief.

He pressed his forehead against the gold brick and said calmly: "Your Majesty, why should Weichen rebel? An orphan who was displaced several times and almost died, finally grew up, had fame and wealth, a beautiful wife and children, and with the blessing of His Majesty, he reunited with his family after a long absence. ”

"Bold!" The emperor said sharply: "If you don't regret doing something wrong, you dare to ask Yu Zhen?" ”

"The minister is guilty, please condemn your majesty." What should be said and what can be said, Shao Jing has already said it, and it is redundant to say it again and do it.

"How do you think I should punish you?" There was a hint of coldness on the emperor's lips, and his eyes stared at Shao Jing like an eagle falcon.

"Please Your Majesty cut off the reputation of Weichen, and then put the minister into the prison cell for the crime of bullying the king...... Shao Jing's heart was slightly relieved, the emperor only said that he would punish him, but did not say that he would punish Tian Youwei, which is a good thing.

"Into the cell?!" The emperor sneered: "Shao Youchun, don't think that if you earn a few dollars for my private treasury, I can't bear your talent!" I wanted to cultivate you, but you didn't fight for yourself! ”

Shao Jing felt even more relieved, and said respectfully: "It was Weichen who lived up to His Majesty's expectations." Your Majesty how to relieve his anger and how to punish him, Weichen has no complaints. ”

The emperor was silent for a moment, and said lightly: "Mingzhou Port City Bo Si Ti, don't do it." ”

Shao Jing said gratefully: "Yes, the emperor's grace is mighty." ”

"I wanted to reward you, but you don't want to fight yourself, get out! I don't want to see you! The emperor snorted softly, Shao Jing bowed three times and bowed nine times, and retreated in silence.

He met Xiao Yang and Zhou Xiang at the door, and the shame and gloom on his face disappeared in an instant, and he was replaced by a bright smug face: "Xia Guan has seen the prince of the county, and he has seen Zhou Xiang." ”

The little sheep bowed lightly, and Zhou Xiang hooked his lips and smiled: "Shao Tiju is proud of the spring breeze." ”

"The Emperor's grace is immense." Shao Jing smiled and saluted, and walked away with a smile.

Zhou Xiang looked at his back, his expression remained unchanged, but a trace of ruthlessness flashed in his eyes.

His daughter, the only one-of-a-kind daughter, was supposed to have a great future, but her life was ruined because of this kid who didn't know how to lift.