The next day.
It's just dawn.
Xiao Xiao got up early to send Nan'er to school.
The second time, it was obviously much more familiar than the first time.
At least, I didn't get up late.
As for Li Ziye, he went to court before dawn and had no time.
Today's court meeting was very lively, but nothing major happened.
It was nothing more than that the eldest prince won the battle, and everyone flattered him and flattered him. The most important thing was to praise the emperor for having children, and all his sons would be the best among men.
The affairs of the court are actually not much different from the common people's family affairs. The only difference is that the way everyone speaks is more civilized and more obscure.
The essence is exactly the same.
After the flattery was over, the court officials began to quarrel over trivial matters, and the harmonious and friendly scene just now completely disappeared.
When it comes to their own interests, it is absolutely impossible for the old foxes in the court to give in. Even if they argue with red ears and bloody heads, they cannot suffer the slightest loss.
Sitting on the dragon chair, Emperor Shang looked at the scene below. He was already accustomed to it and waited quietly for everyone to finish arguing.
In front of the ministers, the Martial Kings of Dashang, including Li Ziye, were almost asleep. When there was no war, the Martial Kings of Dashang were almost like mascots.
The great Shang Dynasty was divided into civil and military affairs, and no one dared to touch the interests of the Great Shang King Wu. Therefore, there were many troubles in the court that had nothing to do with them, and several King Wu were too lazy to intervene.
"Prince of Commoners, do you have time to come to the mansion for tea?"
With nothing else to do, King Guanshan lowered his head and spoke softly below the main hall.
"In a few days, I've been a little busy lately."
Li Ziye also lowered his head and responded in a low voice.
"Busy? Is it about the Rakshasa Army?"
King Guanshan asked curiously, "If you need my help, just ask."
"Thank you for your kindness, Your Majesty. It's not a Rakshasa Army matter, it's just some private matters."
Li Ziye responded in a low voice, "Isn't this the king? Recently, there have been more relatives and friends."
"Oh, I see."
King Guanshan nodded clearly and said, "It's normal. There is a saying that goes well. If you are poor in the busy city, no one will ask you. If you are rich in the mountains, you will have distant relatives. When I was crowned king, there were not only a hundred but also eighty people who came to recognize their relatives. , I didn’t even know that I had so many relatives.”
"Acknowledge?"
While the two were whispering, on the left, King Donglin tilted his head slightly and asked, "I have heard a lot of rumors recently, saying that King Buyi and Xu Shaomu have a close relationship."
After saying that, King Donglin looked at the commoner king in front of him longingly, waiting for an answer.
On the side, King Guanshan also pricked up his ears and was quite curious.
He had also contributed to Xu Hanlin's promotion and had the right to know the truth.
In front of the ministers, Li Ziye felt helpless when he saw the two Wu Kings gossiping.
It turns out that the Martial Kings, who were as powerful as the Great Shang, were no different from ordinary people when it came to gossip.
"It has something to do with it."
Under the blazing gossipy gazes of the two people, Li Ziye couldn't stand it any longer. He lowered his voice and said, "Both my father and I have received some inheritance from the Taoist sect. Calculating, we should be from the same sect. A few days ago, I went to Houtu. We met by chance at the temple."
"that's it?"
King Donglin looked surprised and asked in disbelief.
The world's martial arts sect, with this relationship, can be considered as a fellow sect.
"I do not believe."
On the side, King Guanshan also responded simply.
"real."
Li Ziye said helplessly, "Do I need to lie about this trivial matter? Even if we really have a relationship, it doesn't matter if I admit it, right?"
Upon hearing this, King Donglin and King Guanshan looked at each other, and then immediately withdrew their gazes.
It seems that this is really the case, there is nothing unacceptable about this little thing.
In front of the three people, the King of Triumph heard the conversation of the three people and remained silent, but his ears were also perked up. Apparently, he was also very bored and gossipy.
"Retreat!"
While the three of them were chatting, in the main hall, the chamberlain received the instructions from Emperor Shang and shouted in a drake voice, announcing his withdrawal from the court.
"I'll take my leave."
Li Ziye and others came to their senses, bowed respectfully, and then left the palace one after another.
Outside the Fengtian Palace, the King of Triumph caught up with the three of them and asked, seemingly unintentionally, "King of Commoner, are you really not related to that Xu Shaomu?"
"..."
Li Ziye was speechless and really didn't want to answer any more questions.
"cough."
The Triumphant King also knew that the question he asked was too boring, so he changed the subject and said, "By the way, when will the Common King be going to the Rakshasa Army?"
"I'll go in a few days."
Li Ziye responded, "At that time, I'll have to trouble King Triumph to give me some advice."
"Advice?"
On the side, King Guanshan asked curiously, "What are you advising me on?"
"art of war."
Li Ziye answered truthfully, "I'm going to ask the King of Triumph to go to the Rakshasa military camp with him, and let him teach me how to set up a marching formation."
"when?"
When King Guanshan heard that they were going to discuss the art of war, he suddenly became interested and asked, "Can I come with you?"
When Li Ziye heard this, a strange color flashed in his eyes, and he said, "Of course, I can't ask for it."
Next to him, King Donglin heard the conversation between the three of them and felt itchy in his heart. However, he did not dare to make decisions without permission because there was a tiger in his family.
"Donglin, aren't you going to join in the fun?" King Guanshan turned his head and asked.
Li Ziye also moved his gaze to look at King Donglin aside, and said, "Is the prince worried that the princess will not agree?"
"How can it be!"
King Donglin immediately objected and said righteously, "What the king wants to do, it's not a woman's turn to intervene yet. Go, of course you go. The commoner king will set a date and send someone to inform the king."
"Then it's settled."
Li Ziye slightly curved his mouth and responded.
Now, King Donglin, who is best at guarding, is no longer there, and there are even fewer obstacles in the Great Shang Capital.
He is really considerate and has paved all the roads for the eldest prince.
The four of them left the palace while chatting.
Not long after the four people left the palace.
From the palace, a carriage drove out and headed towards the Taixue Palace.
In the carriage, the three-foot sword sat sternly, with an ancient sword across his knees, the sword in its scabbard, and his aura restrained.
Opposite the Three-foot Sword was the emperor who stood at the pinnacle of the power of the Great Shang Dynasty, the Shang Emperor.
At this moment, Emperor Shang closed his eyes and remained silent. His majesty, unique to the emperor, made even the Sanchijian, the most powerful servant of the royal family, feel unspeakable pressure.
Not long after, the carriage stopped in front of Taixue Palace, and Sanchijian and Shang Huang stepped out of the carriage one after another.
The two then entered the Taixue Palace and walked towards the small courtyard to the east.
In the east courtyard, in the vegetable garden.
Kong Qiu was still patiently inspecting the vegetables in the garden, and was not surprised by the arrival of Emperor Shang.
"Confucian leader."
Soon, two people walked towards the small courtyard. Emperor Shang looked at the old man in the courtyard and said calmly, "Long time no see."
"Your Majesty has indeed not been here for a long time."
In the vegetable garden, Confucius stood up, washed his hands, and said, "Please come inside."
Emperor Shang nodded and walked into the courtyard.
In the back, a three-foot sword stood in front of the small courtyard, not daring to set foot in the land of Confucian saints.
