On this day, the courtiers were taught a lesson by Li Shui.
This tendency of comparison is really unacceptable.
But...the courtiers still have a long way to go if they want to put an end to this trend.
First, develop a thicker skin. Secondly, you should be like the banished immortal, running rampant in the court and not giving anyone face.
Basically no one can do these two things.
In the civil and military affairs of the entire dynasty, only one Li Xin did better.
In addition to Li Xin, there are two people who have achieved half of it.
One of them is Chunyu Yue.
Chunyu Yue's belief is that I only believe in the books of sages and will not give face to anyone. Therefore, he only paid ten yi gold, which was enough.
But Chunyu Yue was used to being upright, and everyone knew what he was like. His ten yi gold was among a group of thousands and hundreds of yi gold, which attracted special attention, but the courtiers did not think there was any problem.
Besides Chunyu Yue, it was Zhao Teng. Zhao Teng's philosophy is: I am Your Majesty's man, I am only loyal to Your Majesty, and I don't want to give face to anyone.
Therefore, he only paid fifty yi of gold, and that was all.
The fifty pieces of gold were equally eye-catching, but no one said anything. After all, this fits Zhao Teng's character very well.
The key point is that after Zhao Teng paid the money, the more he thought about it, the more unhappy he became, so he simply went to the palace to meet His Majesty.
Today, the palace is decorated with lights and colors, creating a joyful atmosphere.
Logically speaking, although Princess Weiyang's wedding was grand, the entire palace would not be decorated like this.
But this time, the palace's reaction was beyond the standard.
I don’t know whether His Majesty’s treatment was due to his love for Wei Yang, his regard for the banished immortal, or his love for Fu Yao.
In short, Zhao Teng was thinking wildly all the way and met Ying Zheng.
Ying Zheng was admiring his heroic appearance in front of the large full-length mirror.
When he saw Zhao Teng coming, he immediately waved to him and said with a smile: "Come on, come on, take a look at the glass mirror sent by Shangjun Courtyard."
Zhao Teng walked over with an awkward smile on his face.
This glass mirror is really nice. It's big and bright.
Even after the bronze mirror is polished, it can still illuminate people very clearly and show every detail. But this glass mirror is obviously better.
Zhao Teng stayed with Ying Zheng for a while, then coughed dryly and said, "Your Majesty, I came here today because I have something to report."
Ying Zheng glanced at Zhao Teng and said casually: "Is it a big deal?"
Zhao Teng hesitated and said, "It's not particularly big."
Ying Zheng said: "Today is Weiyang's wedding day. Let's talk about some insignificant matters later."
Zhao Teng said: "But this matter is related to today's marriage."
Ying Zheng frowned: "Oh? What on earth is going on?"
Zhao Teng took out a piece of paper from his body, which was a transcribed list of congratulatory gifts.
He said sadly: "The banished immortal hung this list in Shang Jun's courtyard, promoted the trend of comparison, and forced the courtiers to pay high gifts. This is simply..."
Ying Zheng snorted and said casually: "Did Huaiguzi force you?"
Zhao Teng was stunned for a moment and said: "That's not true, but...he posted such a list, who has the nerve to fall behind?"
"Some courtiers from poor families even bought some gift loans. This is simply... this is simply... unheard of by me."
Ying Zheng stared at the list for a while and smiled slightly: "In that case, I can't fall behind, lest I be laughed at by you."
He turned to look at Wu Jiao in the corner: "How much do you think I should give you?"
Wu Jiao said respectfully: "Your Majesty's presence is already worth tens of millions of gold."
Ying Zheng laughed loudly: "Then Wan Yi."
Zhao Teng: "..."
Ying Zheng turned to look at Zhao Teng: "Do you have anything else?"
Zhao Teng shook his head and forced a smile: "No, it's okay."
Ying Zheng hummed and continued to look at the heroic figure in the mirror.
Zhao Teng came out unhappy.
And Wujiao quietly followed behind him.
Zhao Teng glanced at Wu Jiao and said calmly: "Aren't you always by Ban Xian's side?"
Wu Jiao responded: "Yes, I am following His Majesty's order to assist the banished immortal."
Zhao Teng said: "However, why do you stay in the palace today on this grand day of banishment to immortality?"
Wu Jiao smiled: "Because after all, I am a eunuch and a member of the palace. Although your Majesty assigned me to banish an immortal, I know exactly who I belong to."
Zhao Teng frowned slightly: "You seem to have something in your words."
Wu Jiao leaned over and whispered: "Master Nei Shi, does he know why your case was not successful?"
Zhao Teng said nothing.
Wu Jiao smiled and said: "Lord Nei Shi, do you think these gifts were really given to the banished immortal? Yes, they were indeed given to the banished immortal, but they were also given to Princess Weiyang."
"The more congratulatory gifts, the grander the wedding will be, and the more face Princess Weiyang will have. The princess has face, can your majesty be unhappy?"
"After your majesty saw the piece of paper from your Excellency, at most he smiled a little in his heart and felt that Huaiguzi was a bit ridiculous. But after laughing, he felt that Huaiguzi was very kind to the princess."
Zhao Teng lowered his head and savored Wu Jiao's words carefully, then nodded slightly.
Wu Jiao said with a smile: "How much gift do you plan to pay, sir?"
Zhao Teng was stunned for a moment, then sighed: "What do you think?"
He shook his head and left. After leaving the palace, he immediately ordered his family to go to the mansion to get money and make up for the gifts.
In Shangjun Courtyard, Li Xin sat in a wheelchair and looked at the gift list in confusion: "It's weird, why did Zhao Teng also add hundreds of yi of gold?"
Li Shui said casually: "You must be touched by my personality."
Li Xin snorted: "Brother Huai, your confidence is quite admirable."
At this time, a young eunuch came in and said to Li Shui: "Exiled Immortal, it's almost time, we should set off."
Li Shui stood up, rubbed his hands, and said excitedly: "Okay. Let's set off from here."
Li Shui followed the young eunuch and walked out of the small courtyard.
A craftsman brought over a tall horse.
These are two horses from the Western Regions, known as the Horses of Blood.
Li Shui was riding on the horse, followed by Li Xin, Zhou Qingchen and many other friends, and behind him were the craftsmen from Shangjun Courtyard.
In a mighty way, they headed towards the palace.
It was just afternoon at this time, and the streets were crowded with onlookers. Everyone is admiring the heroic appearance of the banished immortal.
From Shangjun Courtyard to the Xianyang City Gate, the people congratulated Li Shui one after another, and many people shouted loudly to thank Li Shui for his life-saving grace.
Li Shui rode on his horse and bowed his hands to the people.
Zhou Qingchen leaned over and whispered to Li Xin: "Sir, the people now love you so much. Why don't you take the opportunity to give them some money?"
"Half a tael is not worth much, but it is not in vain that the people have been waiting here early."
Li Xin shook his head slightly: "No. There are too many people around. If we throw away copper coins and the people start fighting for it, something will easily happen. A few people may even be squeezed to death."
"On the big day when you banish an immortal, you can't see blood."
Zhou Qingchen suddenly understood, nodded repeatedly and said, "Yes, it's because I didn't think well."
Li Xin smiled slightly: "But your suggestion is useful. Send the order. Set up some drinking places nearby. If the people are thirsty, you can let them drink water. If they are tired, they can rest."
"In addition, arrange for some doctors to stay nearby. If someone suddenly becomes ill, they can receive timely treatment."
Zhou Qingchen nodded repeatedly.
Li Xin thought for a while and called another general: "You go and lead a group of people to maintain order. The people around you are not allowed to push and crowd."
"If there are scoundrels who take the opportunity to molest women, steal property, and wait for opportunities to cause trouble, they should be taken down immediately and will not be tolerated."
The general responded and rode away.
After entering Xianyang City, the people watching seemed much more orderly.
After all, the people in the city have seen the big world. Some of the lucky ones have even seen Ying Zheng, so they are well-trained.
But they, like the people outside, were very grateful to Li Shui.
This is normal. If it weren't for Li Shui, they would still be extremely poor people. How could they live a prosperous life like they do today?
Today is the banished immortal's wedding. These common people have nothing to offer, only passion and tears.
When Li Shui reached the entrance of the palace, he jumped off his horse. He led everyone into the palace on foot.
There were two children standing nearby and setting off firecrackers.
Li Shui was in a trance, wishing to return to the next life.
I remember that when I attended other people’s weddings, it was so lively. Unexpectedly, now I am in trouble.
Unexpectedly, after traveling through two thousand years of time and space, his single career ended.
Li Shui entered the palace, and for some reason, he felt inexplicably nervous.
Is it because the layout in the palace is a little different today? Is it because the guards in the palace are particularly strict today?
He walked toward Weiyang's bedroom with random thoughts.
As a result, Li Xin pulled her over and whispered: "In His Majesty's study."
Li Shui was stunned: "Why are you there?"
Li Xin said: "How did I know? His Majesty arranged it himself."
Li Shui pondered the meaning of this change of location all the way.
Soon, they arrived at the door of the study.
The study door is closed.
Fu Yao stood at the door of the study and looked at Li Shui with a smile: "Master, do you want to see my sister?"
Li Shui: "..."
Is not this nonsensical?
But on today's occasion, Li Shui couldn't treat Fu Yao like his disciple.
Therefore, he could only say respectfully: "Of course I want to."
Fu Yao smiled and stretched out his hand.
Li Shui looked behind him helplessly.
Immediately, a craftsman came from behind and handed Fu Yao a piece of gold.
Li Shui muttered speechlessly: "Does Great Qin also have this custom?"
Li Xin whispered: "Originally there was no such thing, but you always talked about the fairyland in front of Fu Yao. He may have learned it from the immortals."
Li Shui: "..."
Fu Yao grabbed the gold in his hand and said with a smile: "Actually... I don't love gold and have no interest in money. I do it for the common people in the world."
As soon as these words came out, Li Xin burst out laughing, and the craftsmen in Shangjun Courtyard also laughed.
Everyone knows that he is imitating the banished immortal.
Li Shui said with a depressed look: "I thought Da Qin's weddings were all solemn."
Li Xin whispered: "That's how it is. But you always talk about fairyland in front of Fu Yao. You can tease the newlyweds when they get married. Maybe Fu Yao learned it from here."
Li Shui: "..."
Damn it, isn't this just shooting yourself in the foot?
After finally entering the door, Li Shui saw Ying Zheng with a solemn face and Wei Young hiding behind.
Li Shui quickly fell to the ground.
Ying Zheng looked at Li Shui majestically and said calmly: "Huai Guzi, do you know why I want to see you here?"
Li Shui was stunned for a moment, and then said: "I... I don't know."
Ying Zheng came over and stretched out his hand to help Li Shui up.
Then he said in his ear: "I want you to understand that the person I entrust to you is definitely not Weiyang alone."
Li Shui was stunned and thought: Is there anyone else? It is said that in ancient times, when wealthy families got married, they had to bring some maids with them.
Could it be that when Wei Young gets married, she also needs to bring some maids with her?
It is said that when a daughter from a wealthy family gets married, she should test her uncle's ability in advance. And this kind of test must be done by the maid.
No, no, I, Li Shui, am a good young man, how can I do such a thing?
Li Shui wanted to refuse sternly and show his loyalty and unyielding attitude.
As a result, Ying Zheng continued: "What I want to leave to you is also my world."
Li Shui suddenly broke into a cold sweat.
What does it mean when an emperor says something like this, when a powerful emperor says something like this?
Do you think this is surrender? Then you are not far from death.
When the emperor said this, he was clearly warning.
No, when he said this, he was probably already murderous.
Li Shui was in a state of confusion: Could it be that my recent achievements have surpassed those of my master? Have I been too pushy lately? So His Majesty is not satisfied?
But...it shouldn't be.
Even if His Majesty is dissatisfied with me, he shouldn't deal with me on the wedding day. What should Wei Young do? What do people think of that day?
Is there a villain who is slandering me? So His Majesty is furious and wants to kill me? Can't you even care about Weiyang?
For a moment, Li Shui was covered in cold sweat.
As a result, Ying Zheng sighed again and said: "Since you entered the court, our country of Qin has become more and more stable. The people's lives are getting better and better, and all internal and external troubles have disappeared."
"I trust you very much, and I feel reassured about you."
"Today I entrust Wei Yang to you, and at the same time I entrust Fu Yao to you. When I arrive in the immortal world in the future, you must assist Fu Yao and make my world last forever."
Li Shui looked at Ying Zheng in surprise: "So... So this is what your Majesty meant?"
Ying Zheng looked stunned: "What? Do you think my idea is nonsense?"
Li Shui shook his head repeatedly and said with great sincerity: "I...I am so grateful, I can't help but shed tears of gratitude."
Li Shui is really going to cry.
Your Majesty was breathing so heavily today that it almost scared someone's heart out. No one would do this at a wedding.
The ups and downs of life are really exciting.
