At that time, the epidemic in Kyoto was raging, and it should have been dealt with vigorously and quickly to minimize the casualties.

But the emperor hesitated, and repeatedly convened important ministers to discuss in turn, and stayed up all night without making a decision.

Shen Qingluan experienced nearly a month from contracting the epidemic to dying.

But until she died, she did not wait for the measures of the imperial court.

What kind of answer does such an emperor want to hear?

Shen Qingluan's eyebrows moved slightly, and he suddenly froze, and reached out to the table.

Before she could make a move, the palace maid who was waiting beside her suddenly tilted, and her whole body hit Shen Qingluan's arm.

Shen Qingluan's right hand sleeve swept over the inkstone and splashed it all over the paper spread in front of her.

"Girl, spare your life! The slave didn't mean it. ”

Panicked pleas for mercy pierced the tense atmosphere, and everyone's eyes were cast here.

The palace maid kowtowed in distress, "The slave didn't mean to ruin your article, the slave and the maid know that she was wrong, please ask the girl to forgive the slave!" ”

Shen Qingluan's gaze only stayed on her for a moment, and then he turned back to the high platform and looked at Wan Guifei from afar.

Wan Guifei raised her eyebrows and smiled at her, and half of her body leaned softly against the emperor, "Ah, it's a pity that Miss Shen's article is dirty." ”

The Emperor followed her gaze as well.

However, Miss Shen's article is not as good as that of a man, even if she has some insights, it will not be too rare to think about it. Even if it's ruined, don't blame yourself too much. ”

These words were so shameless that people couldn't believe it, and Shen Qingluan almost laughed angrily.

And then she really laughed.

"Thank you for your care."

Shen Qingluan stood up and saluted, "However, it's a pity that the word can't be talked about." ”

The smile on Concubine Wan's face froze.

The emperor seemed to be aroused, "Oh, why can't you talk about pity? ”

Shen Qingluan straightened up, "The article just made, the courtiers can recite it word for word." ”

"Oh?" The emperor raised his eyebrows with interest, "I heard Shen Shu say that his daughter has never forgotten since she was a child, and I thought he was bragging, so is it true?" ”

Shen Qingluan didn't answer, but smiled and said: "This palace maid just ruined the article by mistake, if the courtier recited it, please ask Your Majesty to forgive her for dereliction of duty." ”

She deliberately mentioned the guilt of the palace maid, and the happiness on Concubine Wan's face was stagnant.

Only then did the emperor see the palace maid kneeling beside her, trembling, and his eyes turned cold.

"The hairy palace maid, who sent her to serve in the Qionglin banquet?"

Concubine Wan's body stiffened for a moment, and she said unnaturally: "It was probably assigned by Mama He at will." ”

The emperor pushed her body away, "Qionglin Yan said in a text, what is the difference between destroying people's articles and destroying people's future, drag it down, break your hand, and drive it out of the palace." ”

The palace maid kneeling on the ground was a little panicked and empty for a moment, and then burst into a fierce panic.

"Your Majesty forgive your sins! Your Majesty forgives your sins! Slaves and maids are not hairy, slaves and maids are-"

The Emperor looked impatiently and indifferently at the guards, who hurriedly stepped forward to gag the palace maid, effortlessly restraining her struggles and dragging her down.

The expression on Wan Guifei's face completely collapsed.

Staring at Shen Qingluan's eyes, they were full of resentment that could not be dissolved.

Against the backdrop of the whining and wailing of the palace maid as she drifted away, it became more and more shocking and terrifying.

Shen Qingluan didn't dodge or shy away from looking at her.

"Miss Shen, memorize your article and listen to it."

The emperor's expression was indifferent, and he couldn't see that he had just disposed of a palace maid.

"The courtiers obey."

Shen Qingluan retracted his gaze, and his jaw should be.

"The courtiers think that talent and conduct are necessary for a gentleman, but without His Majesty's tolerance and wise decision-making, even if the courtiers are talented and have excellent character, it is difficult to display their abilities and give full play to their strengths."

Shen Qingluan put his hands behind his back, held his head high, and talked eloquently.

When the emperor heard this, his eyes gradually glowed with joy.

"Although the talent is heavy, if it is not for His Majesty's discernment and reuse, it will be difficult to display his talent. Although the character is beautiful, without the tolerance and trust of the emperor, it is difficult to gain a foothold in the court. ”

In the huge courtyard, she was the only one whose voice was echoing.

On everyone's faces, the expressions gradually changed from surprise to shock, and finally fell into sluggishness.

This person is too shameless......

The so-called articles in her mouth are all praises and praises to the emperor, which is simply a loss of the face of the reader!

Damn it!

Why didn't they think of such a point!

“…… Today, His Majesty has opened up a wide range of talents and is not eclectic, so that people of good ability can stand out and participate in state affairs together. He also treats his ministers with a tolerant heart, and does not blame them for small mistakes, so that his courtiers dare to speak out and admonish and conspire with the country.

In this way, it is a great blessing for the world that the monarch and the ministers are harmonious, the country is prosperous, and the people are happy. ”

After a long speech, the audience was silent.

It can be seen from the handling of the epidemic in the previous life that the emperor has the intention to make political achievements, but he does not have the corresponding courage.

When making decisions, he was tied down, thinking that he would discuss measures with the minister, and he would not have to bear the responsibility in the end.

Such an emperor can be said to be indecisive, or it can be said that he is tolerant and open-minded.

The truly wonderful sycophants are always boasted in three points, and they must carry seven points of truth.

The faces of the students present were all wonderful.

or disdain, or indignation, or gnashing of teeth, or jealousy.

Until the emperor stroked his palms and laughed, Lian Sheng sighed: "Good, good!" Good! ”

The final word from the higher-ups!

No matter how dismissive the crowd is, they will reluctantly put away the resentment on their faces, and re-wear that humble and polite smile against their will.

They looked at each other and nodded: "It's really a good article." ”

"Indeed, the idea is novel and the writing is brilliant."

"Hahaha, who said that women are inferior to men, this girl's pen power is deep, and it is rare in the world."

"Just now she said that she never forgot it, I still can't believe it, I didn't expect that there are such people in the world."

Wan Guifei sat in the back right, looking at the undisguised appreciation and pleasure on the emperor's face, and then at Shen Qingluan's bright smile.

There was hatred and jealousy in my heart, and my teeth were clucking.

A divorced woman, why is she so proud!

Such scenery should belong to her!

Ding Lei on the side didn't know what he was thinking, and bowed to the emperor:

"Miss Shen's article is indeed outstanding, in the past, the first name of the Qionglin banquet was always rewarded by His Majesty personally, this time, Your Majesty wants to name Miss Shen as the first name?"

The Emperor groaned.

For a while, everyone's eyes brushed on Shen Qingluan.

is a blessing or a curse for a divorced woman, who has no fame, but relies on sycophants to get an honor that all scholars don't get?

"The courtiers dare not receive His Majesty's praise."

Shen Qingluan thanked him generously, and then glanced at Ding Lei meaninglessly.

"Today, you students are writing essays and commenting on the Tao, and the courtiers are just feeling, saying the true words in the hearts of the courtiers, and taking a clever word, which is not worthy of Your Majesty's praise."

The emperor tapped his head, "The Qionglin banquet was originally for students to talk about the world, discuss and write at will, and send it as they wished, which is not as rigorous as the scientific examination." ”

This is natural, Shen Qingluan's naked sycophant article, although it touched the emperor's heart.

But if the emperor is so openly and openly praised, doesn't it seem too superficial, and he loves to listen to flattery.

So this will, I can only comment on Shen Qingluan's article lightly.

But having said that, after listening to Shen Qingluan's article, he didn't reach out to turn over the composition on the table.

Its attitude can be seen.

Concubine Wan sat on the side, her eyes red with soreness.

Such a sky-shattering favor, why is it not her family's.

She craned her neck to glance over the unturned stack of papers, straining to catch a glimpse of the familiar handwriting on one of the sheets.

Busy holding back jealousy, he said, "Since Miss Shen can't deserve the first name, why don't Your Majesty take a look at the article next to you?" ”

As he spoke, he glanced at Ding Lei, who was standing aside.

Ding Lei hesitated for a moment, but finally copied his sleeves and did not move.

Wan Guifei was suddenly anxious, and suddenly pointed at Shen Qingluan and said:

"Your Majesty, Miss Shen is talented, and it is inconvenient to receive the reward, it is better for Your Majesty to let her comment on the article, if the comment is good, Your Majesty will reward her."

This proposal, firstly, wanted to use Shen Qingluan's mouth to attract the emperor to read Wan Chengzhi's article, and also to make enemies for Shen Qingluan.

A woman, what qualifications do you have to comment on everyone's articles.

She thought she was speaking wisely, but the Emperor looked at her with a blank look.

Wan Guifei subconsciously raised a flattering smile.

Only this smile is a mixture of anxiety and utilitarianism, which looks a little scary and a little hideous.

"What is Your Majesty doing when you look at your concubines like this, but your concubines are ugly and stain Your Majesty's eyes?"

The Emperor looked at her heavily, his eyes full of scrutiny with the fine lines of the years.

"The concubine is very different today."

Wan Guifei subconsciously touched her face.

It's hot today, and she's afraid of makeup, so she presses a few more layers, which will sit so close.

Wan Guifei was suddenly worried about what she would do if she sweated her makeup and hair, revealing the true dull yellow skin inside.

She lowered her head, wiped her sweat coveredly, and said as if she was shy: "Your Majesty, don't look at the concubine like this, the concubine looks very ugly." ”

The Emperor did not answer.

Concubine Wan didn't dare to raise her head, let alone look at the emperor, but her heart sank straight down.

If she doesn't speak, will she be really ugly?

She has today's honor, and the Wenguo Mansion has today's status, all of which depend on her face.

Wan Guifei clenched her sleeves, and her heart was flustered.

"My beloved concubine is peerless and glorious, how can it be ugly." The Emperor's voice poured down from overhead, as if far away, yet as if it was very close.

The smile on Concubine Wan's face became more and more reluctant.

Fortunately, the emperor withdrew his gaze, stopped looking at her, and re-cast the high platform.

"Shen ......"

"The courtier's name is Qingluan." Shen Qingluan answered with interest.

The emperor bowed his head, "Shen Qingluan, what do you think of Concubine Ai's proposal?" ”

Shen Qingluan casually tilted his head, and made eye contact with Concubine Wan, and they were separated at one touch.

This is not difficult for Shen Qingluan to answer.

The difficult thing is, does the emperor want her to respond, or not?

If you guess the emperor's mind wrongly, all the favor you have just received will instantly turn into a dying guillotine and fall fiercely!