The two of them sat opposite each other at a table, with four exquisite side dishes placed on the table. Shenzong picked up a bright-colored jade pot and poured a glass of wine for Xiao Yunfan himself. Xiao Yunfan said: "Thank you. Most of the time, other people pour wine for you. I'm afraid you don't have much time to pour wine for others." Shenzong said: "Yes, because of this, you have to cherish it."
Shenzong said: "I am twenty-five this year. What about you?" Xiao Yunfan said: "I am thirty-two." Shenzong said with a smile: "No wonder you are so proud in front of me." Xiao Yunfan touched his nose and said: "No It is Xiao who is holding you up in front of you. In my eyes, there are no more than three types of people who can kneel down." Shenzong said curiously: "Tell me, what are the three types of people? Why am I not among them?"
Xiao Yunfan said: "You really want to know?" Shenzong said: "Of course." Xiao Yunfan raised his right hand and extended a finger and said: "The first type of people are parents, the second type are elders, and the third type are benefactors. I have always only knelt down for these three types of people. Other than that, I will not kneel down even if a knife is put to my neck."
Shenzong nodded and said: "So I admire you very much. I grew up in the royal family and didn't have many friends. I think you are very interesting. How about I want to make friends with you?" Xiao Yunfan opened his eyes wide and said, "I don't have any. You heard me wrong, the emperor wants to be friends with me." Shenzong looked at him with a smile and said, "Why not?"
Xiao Yunfan frowned and said: "As the saying goes: Accompanying the emperor is like accompanying a tiger. When I make friends with the emperor, doesn't it mean I'm dealing with a tiger?" Shenzong said, "Are you afraid?" Xiao Yunfan stretched out his hand and scratched his head and said, "Too scared. "
Shenzong raised his wine glass with a hint of sadness on his brows. He raised his wine glass and took a sip and said, "My father passed away when I was young. The burden of the Ming Dynasty has been on me since then. At that time, I Only ten years old. Children from ordinary people's homes can naturally play carefree, but I can't. I dare not slack off all the time.
In addition to studying scriptures and history and practicing calligraphy every day, he also had to learn complicated etiquette. If I do well, that person will praise me as a wise person; if I do something bad, he will be stern with me. For decades, I have been held up like a puppet. I can only do whatever they ask me to do. Sometimes I wonder why I am so unhappy even though I am an emperor. "
Xiao Yunfan thought: "How can the emperor say that he is the emperor of the Ninth Five-Year Plan? Who dares to be so bold and show his face? Could it be that he is like me, and has the heart of a bear and the courage of a leopard?"
As Shenzong spoke, his eyes suddenly glowed. He said slowly: "I have lived like a puppet these years, until I met Zheng. She is a woman who really understands me and loves me, and I love her too.
I wanted to make her the imperial concubine, but some officials stood up and opposed it. They kept talking about ethical principles and said that if they want to be named Zheng, they must also give the emperor's eldest son's mother Gongfei Wang a name.
In my heart, I have never loved Mrs. Wang. Sometimes I think that I, the great emperor, can’t even give the person I like a title, and I feel extremely annoyed. Xiao Yunfan, do you have someone you like? "
Xiao Yunfan was startled and said: "Yes." Shenzong said: "What would you do if you were me?" Xiao Yunfan thought for a while and said: "I don't know, I never thought that being an emperor would have so many troubles."
Shenzong raised his glass and smiled bitterly: "Everyone in the world thinks that the emperor is easy to sit down. The most difficult thing in the world is for him to be an emperor. If it doesn't rain, everyone says it's because of my poor moral character. If it rains too much, they still blame me. This emperor has bad moral character. They keep claiming that I am the emperor, but in fact I was just put in this position by them."
Xiao Yunfan raised his glass and said, "Then I'll toast you." The two of them raised their heads and drank the wine in one gulp. After Shenzong finished drinking, his cheeks turned red and he couldn't help coughing. Xiao Yunfan said: "Why, you can't drink?" Shenzong said: "I have been weak since I was a child, and I am still sick now. I can't drink too much wine. But you are here and talk to me, which makes me feel happy. too much."
Xiao Yunfan looked at him and said: "Actually, the emperor and I are similar. My parents died when I was young, and it was my master who took me in. He taught me martial arts and how to be a human being, so that I can be where I am today. When it comes to troubles, I don't have to worry about you. "
He suddenly thought of Feng Miaoqing and said, "The woman I love is a prisoner of the imperial court. Even though she is a prisoner of the imperial court, I still love her. I don't distance myself from her because of her noble or humble status."
Shenzong asked curiously: "The person you love is a prisoner of the imperial court. What exactly did he commit?" Xiao Yunfan said: "Her name is Feng Miaoqing, and she is the granddaughter of Feng Yuchun of Chunqiu Tower in Sichuan. The emperor designated the Feng family's counter-writing case as an ironclad case that day, so She is still a prisoner."
Shenzong nodded and said slowly: "I know about this, and I hate everything related to Zhang Juzheng. They actually wrote to ridicule me, saying that I should not steal my love. The person you love is Feng If you are a family member, then I have no choice but to feel sorry for you."
Xiao Yunfan wondered why Shenzong hated Zhang Juzheng so much. In his early years, he had heard from his master that he was a pillar of the Ming Dynasty. But as soon as he died, the emperor in front of him uprooted Zhang Juzheng's power. Xiao Yunfan hesitated and said: "Zhang Juzheng was a hero of the imperial court in the early years and was the emperor's teacher. Why does the emperor hate him so much?"
Shenzong sneered and said: "What a meritorious minister. He keeps teaching me to be frugal, but do you know how much the rare antiques in his home are worth? How many stunning beauties are there in his home?" Xiao Yunfan nodded and said thoughtfully: "In this way, this Ming Dynasty Zaifu is a man with different appearances and duplicities." Hot search
Since the conversation was about the counter-writing case, he naturally couldn't let go of this opportunity. Xiao Yunfan said: "Your Majesty, there is actually another hidden story in the case of counter-writing." Shenzong said: "Oh? What's the hidden story?"
Xiao Yunfan said seriously: "Your Majesty probably doesn't know that this anti-letter in Chunqiu Tower was written by an aide of the Prince of Shu's Mansion." Shenzong said: "A staff member of the Prince of Shu's Mansion?" Xiao Yunfan said: "That prince was bewitched by this person. He wanted to Use this book to destroy the Chunqiu Tower and lure the Chishui Gang into action. This way you can seize the Chishui Gang's handle and use it for your own use."
Shenzong's eyes flashed and he said: "The little king of Shu is so restless. They lose a lot of money from the treasury every year." Xiao Yunfan said: "In this matter, the king of Shu was deceived by this staff. In the dark, this aide is called Ji Qianyun. He is the leader of a secret organization. Later, when he was in Sichuan, he incited the Miao people to rebel, and he was the culprit. This person has been killed by Xiao. "
Shenzong sighed and said: "It seems that I have raised a group of idiots. I don't know anything about these things you are talking about." Xiao Yunfan said: "Your Majesty, Xiao Yunfan begs you to pardon my wife's crime." After saying that, he stood up and walked to Shenzong In front of me, I want to kneel down. Shenzong supported him and said: "You and I are friends, you don't have to kneel to me. I will give you justice in this matter."
Xiao Yunfan said happily: "So, thank you Your Majesty." Shenzong smiled and said: "I thought you were not afraid of anything, and there were times when you bowed your head to others." He felt quite proud in his heart. Xiao Yunfan touched his nose and said: "You have to bow your head when you are under the eaves. What's more, you are the emperor, and I have something to ask of you."
Shenzong blinked and said: "Xiao Yunfan, you have made such great contributions to the Ming Dynasty, what rewards do you plan to get?" Xiao Yunfan said: "Xiao doesn't like rare antiques, and he doesn't like high officials and generous salaries. If your majesty really wants to reward you, As for me, please keep that incident in mind."
Shenzong originally wanted to keep him by his side and give him the official position of imperial guard, but when he said this, Shenzong couldn't say anything else. He nodded and said: "Okay, I originally wanted to keep you by my side. When you have free time, you can talk to me. It seems that you don't like the palace?"
Xiao Yunfan smiled and said: "Your Majesty, I am used to being free. There are many rules in the palace, and I am not used to it. Xiao is very satisfied that the Emperor can treat me as a friend. In the past, I met the Emperor in dramas, but today I met him in person. The emperor is a feast for the eyes. I am afraid I will wake up laughing even in my dreams." Shenzong said: "Then how does my real emperor compare to the emperor in the play?"
Xiao Yunfan said: "You are much prettier than them." Shenzong laughed, patted his shoulder and said: "You are indeed an interesting person. I haven't laughed like this in a long time. Xiao Yunfan, I am your good friend, Naturally, a good friend cannot embarrass a good friend. So I won’t keep you, but I said I would reward you, so you can’t refuse.”
Xiao Yunfan frowned and said: "The Holy One wants to reward me with one hundred and eighty beauties, so my wife will have to be jealous." Shenzong said: "Don't worry, my wife is also jealous. I understand how you feel."
As he spoke, he walked to the desk and picked up a palm-sized object from a lacquer plate and walked over.
Shenzong handed the thing to Xiao Yunfan and said: "This thing is called the 'Nine Dragon Order'. Seeing this token will feel like I am here in person. If you encounter any difficulties in the future, bring this order to the palace to see me, and I will definitely help you." You." Xiao Yunfan held the token in both hands and looked closely. The token was made of pure gold, extremely luxurious. The three small characters "Kowloon Order" are written on the front, and the characters of Xiangyun Chi are engraved on the back.
Xiao Yunfan raised his head and looked at Shenzong and said: "I really don't dare to accept such an expensive gift from you. It's a pity that I don't have any gifts for you." Shenzong smiled and said: "You come today, making me happy is the best gift. Time It’s getting late, I should go to bed.”
Xiao Yunfan put the token into his arms, cupped his hands and said, "Your Majesty, please take care of the dragon body. Xiao takes his leave." After saying that, the two walked to the door. Shenzong opened the door and said, "Zhang Jing, send Xiao Yunfan to the post house. Great hospitality.”
Zhang Jing said respectfully: "Yes, I will do it now. Xiao Yishi, please." Xiao Yunfan glanced at Shenzong, who nodded. Looking at the two people walking away, Shenzong said to a little eunuch outside the door: "I will sleep at Concubine Zheng's place tonight." After hearing this, the little eunuch said loudly: "Get off."
The sky was filled with stars, and Xiao Yunfan followed Zhang Jing. Zhang Jing said coldly: "You didn't say anything out of line in front of the emperor, right?" Xiao Yunfan smiled and said: "My father-in-law, just keep your heart in your stomach. If I say something that I shouldn't say, the emperor will definitely kill me." If I don’t have my head, how can I stand here and talk to my father-in-law at this moment?”
Zhang Jing thought to himself, "That's what he said." He then asked, "What did the Holy One reward you for?" Xiao Yunfan said, "The Holy One originally wanted to reward me as an eunuch, but if I become an eunuch, I will definitely be held hostage by my father-in-law. Not happy, and besides, Xiao wanted to get married and have children, so he didn’t agree."
He was talking nonsense, shouting "eunuch" after "eunuch" on the left. Zhang Jing was already very angry in his heart. If Shenzong hadn't taken special care of him, he would have thrown Xiao Yunfan into prison immediately. Seeing Zhang Jing's face, Xiao Yunfan said with embarrassment, "I'm sorry, father-in-law, I'm used to talking nonsense, so please bear with me."
Zhang Jing said with a smile: "If we were to meet people like you, our family would be angry to death a long time ago. However, we still have a word of advice for you." Xiao Yunfan said: "Father, please speak." Zhang Jing said: "Having the right is a disaster. Come on, if you don't want your woman to be a widower, you'd better forget about what happened tonight." Xiao Yunfan said with a shiver in his heart: "Thank you, father-in-law, for your advice."
