After only saying a few words, he was named the Yellow Gate Squire, which has never happened in all dynasties. As a foreign minister, it is unheard of to be able to stay in the palace at night and often accompany the monarch. As soon as the news came out, flowers quietly exploded among the ministers.

The Huangmen squire was not a dignitary, but as a close attendant of the king, he could not only enter and leave the forbidden place at will, but also had a close relationship with the monarch, so that he could directly contact the highest-level court secrets. For this alone, the weight of this seat should not be underestimated. Although everyone was either not convinced, or couldn't figure out the situation, after all, Gu Yan spoke, even if he had any doubts, at most he would discuss it in private.

There is a rule in the palace that when a new official takes office, he must first report to Xiangguo. The next day, Shen Zi'an got up early in the morning, and when Rong Xing came in to serve, he had already washed and changed his clothes and sat straight in front of the window.

Rong Xing saw him in a daze, thinking that he hadn't woken up yet, so he smiled and said, "Childe doesn't have to get up so early, the adults have gone to the court today, and they won't be able to come back until the end of the day." ”

"It doesn't matter." Shen Zi'an came back to his senses and said, "I went to see Xiangguo as a micro-job, how can there be any reason to go late?" ”

"It's still Childe's thoughtfulness."

Rong Xing put the meals on the table in turn, and suddenly asked, "Did Childe rest well last night?" ”

Gu Xuan's advice was still in his ears, and Shen Zi'an paused his hand and said with a smile, "Very good." ”

"That's okay, I'm afraid that my son won't be able to sleep at home, so I came to visit." Rong Xing breathed a sigh of relief and said with a smile.

"When did Brother Rong come? I didn't even know. ”

"About after I walked two pillars of incense. Childe was sleeping soundly at the time, and I looked at the door for a while before leaving. ”

Shen Zi'an naturally knew when Rong Xing came, but Gu Xuan's words made him wary, and now seeing that Rong Xing was not only so frank, but also thinking about himself everywhere, he suddenly felt a sense of guilt. It's just that in this case, why did Gu Xuan still risk being discovered and come to visit late at night? Shen Zi'an was immediately full of confusion.

Gu Xuan and the prince have always been at odds, but now that he is used by the king and valued by the prince, is it not that Gu Xuan has a change in his heart and deliberately sows discord? This is not a possibility, but Shen Zi'an is reluctant to think deeply about this speculation when he thinks about the days when he got along day and night ten years ago.

"People change." He thought to himself. It's just that he doesn't understand that he is just a sick man, with no talent, no virtue, and no merit, why is he valued so much? Thinking like this, Shen Zi'an ate this meal tastelessly.

After finishing the meal, Rong Xing led Shen Zi'an to the political hall. At this time, the court officials were discussing state affairs in the Chengqian Palace, and the rest of the officials were also in their respective official offices, and along the way, except for the palace maids and guards, Shen Zi'an did not see a few people.

Although the weather is gradually warming up in January, the morning and evening winds still make people shiver. When the two finally arrived in front of the political hall, Shen Zi'an's cheeks were already a little red from the cold. Rong Xing saw him trembling all over, and said, "I'll just tell my son, don't use it so early." It's good now, Pingbai is freezing here, and Pei Xiangguo can't see it. ”

Seeing his distressed and disgusted look, Shen Zi'an couldn't help but burst out laughing, and teased, "Brother Rong is smart, and if you can't see it, you won't come." ”

"I'm all for the good of my son." Rongxing rolled his eyes.

"Yes, yes, it was I who caused Brother Rong to freeze." Shen Zi'an said with a smile.

"I'm fine, but I heard that my son is weak, and if he gets cold and sick, what should I do?" Rong Xing thought for a while and said, "I'll go inside and ask to see if I can be accommodating, and let Gongzi go in first to get some warmth." ”

As soon as the door was pushed open, I saw a young man in his early twenties sitting a few steps in front of the door, Rong Xing stepped forward and said with a smile, "This lord, Shen Zi'an Shen Shilang came to visit Lord Xiangguo today, how can Xiangguo not retreat from the court, now it is cold outside the house, can you let Shen Shilang sit in the house for a while?" ”

The young man looked up and recognized Rongxing's official uniform, got up and said with a smile, "I'm just a master bookkeeper, not an adult." Reasoning, Xiangguo should be coming soon, so the two adults should come in first. ”

Everyone in the political hall was working with their heads bowed, but at this time, they were all curious and looked at it.

Shen Zi'an then entered the house, arched his hand and smiled at the young man, "Thank you." ”

"I heard about Shen Shilang's name yesterday, and when I saw it today, it was really different." The man said.

"Brother Tai has won the award, I don't know what Brother Tai is called?"

"The surname of the lower official is Du, and the single name is a Ruo word." As he spoke, the man led them to the brazier in the house, and said, "Wait here for the two adults, so that you may get rid of the cold from your body." ”

"Thank you, Brother Du."

Du Ruo was not polite, smiled slightly, bowed back, and returned to his seat. When Shen Zi'an first arrived, he probably looked around, then sat straight and stared at the brazier in a daze. The government hall was very quiet, so the whispers of everyone could be heard clearly. If you want to say that you don't care at all in your heart, Shen Zi'an can't do it. Fortunately, after a while, Pei Yongqing went down and returned.

Du Ruo stepped forward to take off the cloak for him, pointed in Shen Zi'an's direction, and said, "Shen Shilang and another adult are waiting for you there." ”

When Shen Zi'an and the others saw him enter the house, they also hurriedly greeted him, saluted and said, "I've seen Xiangguo." ”

Pei Yongqing tugged at the corners of his mouth and said, "Rong Changzhi is also here?" ”

"The first time the squire came to the political hall, the lower officials were worried that he wouldn't be able to recognize the way, so he came with him." Rong Xing laughed.

"It's fine." Pei Yongqing glanced at him, and then looked at Shen Zi'an, "The outside is a place to deal with official business, and it is inconvenient to talk, so you can go to the inner room with me." ”

"Yes." Shen Zi'an bowed and said.

Seeing this, Rong Xing also followed. Pei Yongqing then sneered, "It's just such a short road, Rong Changshou is still afraid that Shen Shilang will lose it?" ”

Rong Xing's eyes were cold, and then he smiled, "What Xiangguo said is that the lower official will wait here." ”

Entering the inner room, Pei Yongqing closed the door, took Shen Zi'an's hand and sat on the couch, and said with a smile, "Are you still used to these two days?" ”

"Very good."

Pei Yongqing saw that he was a little restrained, and said, "You and my ancestors were originally old friends, but when they came to your father, the two families had little contact, so they were separated." I saw you a few times when you were younger. I heard about it a few years ago. You have been a considerate child since you were a child, and now that you are an official, you must focus on the overall situation and do not be stumped by the past. ”

When Shen Zi'an heard this, he felt uncomfortable, and could only smile reluctantly, "What the adults say, Zi'an must remember." ”

"Presumably your father also told him that in the palace, An An should do things separately, don't judge others, and don't leave others behind."

"Yes."

"You are very talented, and you don't need to be taught these truths, but you know them even if you are afraid. I'm talking too much, and I'm being hated by you guys. I won't talk much, there are people keeping vigil every day in the government hall, if you have any problems, just come and find them at any time. ”

Shen Zi'an's head was hot, and he said with a smile, "Thank you for your advice, Shen Zi'an will never dare to forget." ”

Pei Yongqing laughed, "If the parents are short, let's talk in private." That's all for today, I'm afraid Lord Rong will have to wait. ”

Sure enough, Rong Xing was pacing in front of the door, and when he saw the two of them leaving the house, he greeted them with a smile. Shen Zi'an turned to Pei Yongqing and said, "Thank you, sir, the next official will leave first." ”

Pei Yongqing bowed slightly, and the two of them walked out of the political hall. Taking advantage of the fact that it was still early, Rong Xing took Shen Zi'an to recognize the various official offices, and when he walked around, the sky was already slightly dark.

As soon as Shen Zi'an returned to his residence, he suddenly collapsed on the chair, unwilling to move again. Rong Xing saw that he was really tired, persuaded him to use some soup and rice, probably washed up, and then took the door and went out. Shen Zi'an was half-lying on the bed, holding a book in his hand, wanting to look at it twice, but his eyelids were very heavy, and he finally fell asleep.

Before he lost consciousness, he suddenly had a strong premonition in his heart, "That person will come again today." ”

When I woke up again, it was pitch black outside. There was a candle light in front of the bed, and Shen Zi'an couldn't help but feel a little dazed when he saw that he was lying flat on the bed with a quilt on his body. After struggling a few times, I finally sat up, and I heard someone laughing in front of me, "I finally woke up, I thought I had come for nothing today." ”

Shen Zi'an was taken aback, and most of his sleepiness disappeared in an instant, and he fixed his eyes to see that it was no one else sitting on the chair, it was Gu Xuan.

"His Royal Highness is really in a good mood, and he came in the middle of the night to disturb the quiet."

"It's not too late, it's not midnight." Gu Xuan moved the chair to Shen Zi'an's bed and said with a smile.

"Your Highness sneaked out again today?"

"Naturally. Reasoning, I won't be able to go back to the palace until tomorrow. ”

"Since Your Highness is not in the palace, how do you know about me?" Shen Zi'an tilted his head to look at him.

Gu Xuan only felt that today's Shen Xiaogongzi was a little indifferent, but he couldn't say what was wrong, "I won't be closed up to this." ”

"That's the informant?"

"The informant is not counted, but the henchmen have won over a few." Gu Xuan felt a little proud.

Shen Zi'an chuckled, sat up straight, and said coldly, "Your Highness is here to win me over?" ”

"The main thing is to come to see you, if you can win over, it will be a good thing." Gu Xuan wanted to make a joke, but when the words came to his lips, he met Shen Zi'an's eyes.

There was no hint of a smile in that look today.

His heart was cold, "Zi'an, you are guarding against me." ”

Shen Zi'an did not speak.

Gu Xuan was silent for a moment and said, "Do you know why Father and Gu Heng value you so much? ”

"Your Highness doesn't even shout big brother."

Gu Xuan ignored his teasing, and continued, "My father had a dream one night, saying that a master told him that the Shen family has good talents, and if you meet them, you will keep them, you will use them, and you will kill them if you lose them. ”

"That's nonsense. My eldest brother is a loyal minister and a good general, and my second brother is a good businessman. ”

"You're good-looking."

"I ......" Shen Zi'an was embarrassed, and he didn't know what to say for a while.

Seeing him embarrassed, Gu Xuan couldn't help laughing, "The sky has eyes, and you also have times when you can't speak?" ”

Shen Zi'an pursed his lips and looked at him with joy, and said for a long time, "Who knows if you made it up to bluff me?" The king treats me with courtesy, and Brother Rong is very concerned about me, but I think you have bad intentions. ”

"I haven't seen you for a day, and even my eldest brother has been called." Gu Xuan's heart was a little sour, "You idiot, how can there be a reason for a foreign minister to stay in the palace at night?" Father left you by his side, which naturally showed his attention to you, which made the ministers envious, plus Xingchang Palace is the most heavily guarded place in the royal city, so many pairs of eyes are staring at you, are you afraid that you can make any trouble? Even I had to be on the right footing to stay out of sight. ”

Hearing him say this, Shen Zi'an was stunned for a while.

Gu Xuan looked at him and said, "Yuan Qi has been sick for half a month, Gu Heng went to the temple to pray for him, and he will be back in another day." If you believe in your big brother Rong and don't believe me, why don't you tell him what you like to eat and use tomorrow, and will you bring it to you when Gu Heng comes to see you? ”

Shen Zi'an glanced at him, "Thank you, Your Highness, for your advice." ”

"No thanks. Speaking of which, it is natural to eliminate disasters for others, and to take people's money. I've told you so much, won't you give me something? Gu Xuan stepped forward and smiled evilly.

"I'm no better than Your Highness, nothing valuable, if I want to do my best to send His Highness something......" Shen Zi'an saw Gu Xuan showing a look of expectation, took a deep breath, put on a helpless expression, and then said, "Then I'll send Your Highness out." ”

That night, when His Royal Highness Qi Guoer climbed through the back window of the side room of Xingchang Palace, his face was bitter and hateful, and the birds on the roof flew away.