Chapter 346

In the imperial garden of the palace, Song Nan accompanied Zhengde and Princess Kangning on a snow walk.

Originally, Song Nan had no intention of going to see Zhengde, since the last time Zhengde agreed to Liu Jin's proposal to reopen the West Factory, Song Nan has not been alone with Zhengde for a long time.

The reason naturally needs not be said, Zhengde was annoyed that Jinyiwei almost found out about the scandal of Ma Ang's wife and sister hiding in his leopard room, and he was going to punish Song Nan, but Song Nan wanted to pretend to be pitiful and try to keep a low profile, so as not to be thought by Zhengde as unrepentant.

But Kang Ning insisted on pulling Song Nan to see Zhengde, saying that between monarchs and ministers, and even between friends, some misunderstandings are also common, and they need to meet often, and they will only misunderstand Bing Shi if they communicate often; What's more, such a snowy scenery reminds people of skiing in Wanshou Mountain last year, how can you not ask the emperor if he is interested?

Song Nan mainly wanted not to spoil Kangning's interest, he would not accompany Zhengde to ski; Looking back now, Song Nan felt that he was a little cheap, relying on these means of fun to make Zhengde have a good impression of himself, in fact, in essence, it is no different from Liu Jin's love to build a leopard house and collect rare beasts to satisfy Zhengde's curiosity.

At this time and at that time, now I don't need to rely on these things to please Zhengde, many times, Song Nan will have such a thought in his heart: Can the people of the Ming Dynasty live a happy day under the leadership of an emperor like Zhengde? In the future, should I follow my heart's desire to improve the fate of the people of the country while pursuing personal success, or should I wholeheartedly uphold righteousness and pursue the ultimate in personal power?

I don't know how many times these questions have rolled in Song Nan's heart, and the answers seem to be very clear, but if the fate of the individual, the fate of the country, and the fate of the people are taken into account, this road will be very difficult, and if you don't do it, you will be ruined and ruined. Because, in order to achieve that effect, many aspects will actually conflict with the imperial power. Song Nan admits that he is not great enough to pursue something, but if Song Nan knows that Zhengde is not a good emperor who governs the country and goes to defend him loyally, it is not tolerated by the deep-rooted concept of later generations in Song Nan's heart.

Not long ago, Song Nan also figured out that no matter which choice he makes, there is a prerequisite for his personal success, in other words, he must become a powerful minister under one person and above ten thousand people in the Ming Dynasty. Since there are some things that I haven't figured out yet, let's go on this clear path, and stay until this day, and then talk about other things.

The plum forest at the west end of the Imperial Garden has an excellent view at this time, just like listening to the flute needs a moonlit night, and enjoying the plum blossoms needs to be when the snow falls. On the snowy ground, the red plum and plum trees are embedded in the white snow on the branches, exuding a vague fragrance, so that you can't catch it, you can't touch it, you can't see it, but it fills your surroundings everywhere, which is an excellent realm.

Corning had already thrown off his yellow cloak and galloped among the Merlin, laughing happily all over the ground.

Song Nan and Zhengde stood on the edge of Merlin, looking at Kang Ning's graceful figure with a smile, Zhengde looked back at Song Nan, who was half a step behind, and said, "The imperial sister is in a good mood today." ”

Song Nan smiled and said, "Yes, the princess has a delicate temperament, and she lives a more natural and chic life." ”

Zhengde said softly: "I actually know that the imperial sister still has affection for you, but it's a pity...... There is no fate, but you are already married. ”

Song Nan was silent, Zhengde looked up into the distance, and asked, "By the way, I wanted to congratulate you in person during your wedding, but I was afraid that it would be too noisy, so I gave up." ”

Song Nan said: "The emperor has a heart, and it is already a blessing for the courtiers that the emperor can send someone to send a plaque to congratulate him, and the minister already has a lot of face." ”

Zhengde said: "That's good, I allowed the imperial sister to go to congratulate me in person, do you know my intentions?" ”

Song Nan thought for a while and said, "The minister doesn't dare to act in vain. ”

Zhengde said: "I want the imperial sister to see with her own eyes that you are married, so that she can face the reality." Some time ago, she suddenly fell ill and suddenly got better, I was very worried about her, I just want the imperial sister to be happy, I don't want her to be hurt in any way, do you understand what I mean? ”

Song Nan suddenly realized that the princess still had this meaning that day, but he didn't guess that the older Zhengde gets, the more meaningful his actions become, and he is no longer like a child like when he first ascended the throne two years ago.

"No one will hurt the princess, the emperor will not allow it, and the ministers will swear to defend it." Song Nan said in a low voice, thinking of the entanglement with Kang Ning, Song Nan really didn't know how to end it in the future.

Zhengde walked forward slowly, Song Nan slowly followed, the snow under the feet of the two made a creaking sound, and there was a trace of comfort and calm flowing in the air.

"You...... Is it weird? Zhengde suddenly stopped and asked thoughtlessly.

Song Nan was stunned for a moment, and immediately understood what Zhengde meant.

"How dare the minister ......"

"Don't you dare, or don't you blame it?" Zhengde Road.

"Hmm...... It's both. ”

Zhengde smiled: "Even if you are honest, if you say that you are not blamed at all, I will suspect that you are perfunctory; I actually know that you are not wrong, but you should also consider my face, if that matter is found out, will I have to suffer rumors inside and outside the court? ”

Song Nan thought for a while and said, "The minister understands, so the minister quickly closed the case and stopped the investigation." ”

Zhengde nodded and said: "I am also angry for the imperial sister, you just ignore me, and you also live up to the imperial sister's good intentions, so I agreed to Liu Jin's incident, which is actually a warning to you." ”

Song Nan was surprised by Zhengde's confession, but he couldn't answer, so he was silent.

Zhengde turned to look at Song Nan and said: "But I didn't expect you to agree, I thought that if you could find a little reason, I would suppress this matter, but instead of arguing, you agreed to it, which shocked me." ”

Song Nan didn't regret it at all, who wouldn't say such an afterthought? At that time, Zhengde was obviously determined to punish himself, and if he argued, the effect would be even worse; It's really my own weakness and wordless bearing, according to Zhengde's character, I will make this warm statement today, otherwise there will never be this passage to say.

"If the minister makes a mistake, he will naturally be punished, the minister will not quibble, and the emperor's love and pity will let the minister live up."

Zhengde smiled and said: "That's it, you and I have said it today, this qiē can be regarded as the past, I still value you, there are few people around me who can be trusted, but you are definitely one of them." ”

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

"The nine days on the beacon tower of Xinpingbao, I have always appeared in my dreams, I know that you must have some grievances in your heart now, you and I are of the same age, and we have been together for a long time, so there is no need to worry about not having the opportunity to serve the country. In the current situation, since I have made a will, I can't change it lightly, not to mention that Liu Jin has invested a lot of money, materials and manpower in the establishment of the two ya, I can only wronged you first. ”

Song Nan said in his heart: If you don't want to revoke it, I'm afraid it won't work. But he said: "The minister understands, the emperor doesn't need to comfort me." ”

After Zhengde finished saying the words in his heart, he was obviously in a good mood, and Princess Kangning in the plum forest probed her head behind a red plum branch and beckoned: "Your Majesty...... Song Nan, why don't you come to enjoy the plums, it's really beautiful. ”

Zhengde shouted: "Sister Huang, I have come to catch you, you wait." Saying that, Qi opened his hands and rushed over like an eagle, and Kangning screamed and jumped away like a frightened deer, and the two ran and chased, and laughter sprinkled all over the garden, which was obviously a trick that the sister and brother used to play in childhood.

Song Nan couldn't help smiling, and when he was about to get closer to take a look, he heard someone coughing behind him, Song Nan's body stiffened, and he heard whose voice it was, and when he looked back, he saw that behind a dark green bamboo forest on the side of the road covered with snow, Liu Jin was dressed in black, like a dried dead wood, and his eyes were standing there with a gloomy light.

"Lord Song, can you take a step and talk a few words?" Liu Jin's voice was cold.

Song Nan smiled and said: "Father-in-law Liu's orders, Song Nan dares to disobey his orders." ”

Liu Jin smiled coldly, pointed to the half of the corridor hidden behind the snow in the east and said, "Let's go there." ”

Song Nan bowed down and stretched out his hand and said, "Father-in-law, please first." ”

Liu Jin brushed his sleeves and straightened his chest, walked away quickly, Song Nan was about to walk, and Wan Zhi behind him emerged from behind the snow-capped rockery, and asked in a low voice: "My lord, do you want to be accompanied by a humble position?" ”

Song Nan smiled and waved his hand and said in a low voice, "What are you doing?" It's not to fight and kill, Father-in-law Liu is Corporal Lixian, look at it, if Father-in-law Liu doesn't ask me for help, I will invite you to eat hot pot. ”

Wan Zhi said in a low voice: "Then this hot pot can't be eaten, the ability of adults, and the humble position never doubts." ”

Song Nan patted Wan Zhi's shoulder and stepped forward to keep up with Liu Jin's back.