"Chen... my daughter's real name is Qin Liangyu." Ma Qiancheng said.
The emperor smiled slightly and said, "Qin Liangyu is dead. The only one alive now is his husband, Ma Qiancheng."
Ma Qiancheng was slightly startled and looked at the emperor, "Your Majesty... no, don't you want me to die?"
The emperor laughed and said, "You are such a loyal minister and a good general. It's too late for me to cherish you. How can I be willing to let you die?"
Ma Qiancheng was about to thank him.
The emperor waved his hand, "But I also have conditions. If you can't do it..."
The emperor looked at her deeply.
"If I can't do it, I will die." Ma Qiancheng understood that she had no way out, she could only move forward.
The emperor nodded, "You are a smart man. I want you to be a 'Ma Qiancheng' all the time, and you cannot let anyone know that you are a woman!"
Ha, that’s all?
It’s exactly the same as Yue’er guessed!
Ma Qiancheng was overjoyed, but looked at Yu Wenling hesitantly.
"You don't have to look at him, he is fine. Even if everyone in the world betrays me, Yu Wenling will not betray me!"
Yu Wenling said nothing, but straightened his back and his eyes were as firm as a rock.
Ma Qiancheng held up his hand and said, "I obey the order!"
"The soldiers you led..."
"They don't know that Wei Chen has been in the army for so many years. If anyone knew about his daughter's identity, he would have died thousands of times!" Ma Qiancheng said, "If the people under my command knew about it, I'm afraid they wouldn't obey me."
The emperor nodded repeatedly and looked at Ma Qiancheng with more and more admiration.
"Okay, okay, okay!"
The emperor sighed three times in succession, his expression showing satisfaction, "You must know that if your identity is exposed, you will definitely die. From now on, you will be my confidant, and only I can know your secrets."
"Yes!" Ma Qiancheng bowed.
"Okay, if you don't mention this matter, I will forgive you," the emperor said with a smile, "Whatever reward you want, as long as it is not excessive, I will satisfy you!"
Ma Qiancheng hesitated and said, "I...I do have one more thing to request..."
…
The palace door is closed.
The eunuchs serving in the palace and Tao Mingfu were all standing outside the palace.
But Yu Wenling was not at the entrance of the palace.
Shen Yibai came to the palace in court uniform... Seeing this situation, he was full of doubts.
Because this situation is too rare.
Although Yu Wenling has excellent swordsmanship and martial arts. But he doesn't know how to serve people at all.
Not to mention serving tea and pouring water, even if the emperor stretched out his hand, he didn't even know to step forward to help.
But the eunuchs in the chamber are very familiar with this. When the emperor raises his eyebrows, they will know whether the tea is hot or cold, whether the emperor wants to eat snacks, or wants to read the harem sign...
They knew the emperor's preferences better than the roundworms in his stomach.
"It's strange, why are all the father-in-laws outside the palace? Who is here?" Shen Yibai asked.
Wan Fu nodded and smiled without saying much.
Liu Mao was carried away. He was not there, but the people who followed him were.
Liu Mao's follower lowered his voice and said, "The chieftain from Zhongzhou City presented a treasure to the emperor. Long Xin was overjoyed and asked him what reward he wanted. He begged the emperor to hide everyone and secretly ask for the reward."
"Oh..." Shen Yibai nodded slowly and raised his eyes to look at Tao Mingfu, "Master Tao, how is your health? Have you recovered?"
"The goddess doctor's medical skills are wonderful. I feel that my bones are stronger than before!"
"Okay, okay! The court is lucky to have such a humeral minister like Master Tao!"
"Hey! Master Shen, stop mocking me!"
"How is this a mockery?"
"The old minister is old, stubborn, and foolish! Today I am here to accuse the emperor! The emperor and the court need young ministers like Mr. Shen to serve the country more!"
Shen Yibai couldn't help but raise his eyebrows in surprise and looked at Tao Mingfu in surprise.
Listen, does this sound like what a stubborn old man said?
I'm afraid Wen Jin cured not only Tao Mingfu's illness, but also Tao Mingfu's stubborn heart, right?
Shen Yibai curled up his lips... He wanted to get to know Wen Jin even more.
"Master Tao, did you come with that chieftain?" Shen Yibai pointed at the palace with his eyes, "What kind of person is he?"
Tao Mingfu chuckled, "A person like Mr. Shen."
Shen Yibai was stunned... What do you mean? Like him? This old guy, do you praise him or hurt him?
"Young man." Tao Mingfu added.
Shen Yibai smiled stiffly, "Is there something in Mr. Tao's words?"
Tao Mingfu had an innocent expression, "Huh? What a young man! He is motivated, dares to think and do! The most important thing is to be loyal!"
Shen Yibai snorted lightly, "Have we known Mr. Tao for a long time?"
Tao Mingfu shook his head, "It's the first time we met today. We just met each other. However, in less than an hour, I saw him quarreling with Liu Mao and Eunuch Liu, fighting with the guards of the Forbidden Army, and even scaring Eunuch Liu to death. .”
Shen Yibai frowned... No wonder he didn't see Liu Mao!
Liu Mao was so frightened that he fell ill? A little toast is not even worthy of carrying Liu Mao's shoes. How could Liu Mao be frightened and sick by him?
Shen Yibai felt more and more that this old guy Tao Mingfu looked like a different person after he woke up! Are you going to use open and covert tactics to squeeze people out?
"Master Tao appreciates him so much," Shen Yibai said, "then what do you think he is asking for from the emperor?"
Tao Mingfu bowed his hands in the palace, "Of course I want to serve the imperial court, be a pillar, be loyal to the emperor, and honor the ancestors! Although the chieftain is also an official, Zhongzhou City is too small, and a humble official can do too little. I can see the beauty of the sky. , naturally I should ask the emperor to use me more! I ask for the opportunity to serve you loyally!"
"Haha..." Shen Yibai couldn't help laughing when he heard this.
The emperor was suspicious by nature, so it would be better to ask him for a job and some money.
If you ask him for an important position, the emperor will become suspicious! If this chieftain had bowed to his Shen family before offering treasures, he would definitely give this chieftain some advice.
But the chieftain didn't understand the rules. Instead of paying homage to the imperial officials, he directly asked for an audience to offer treasures! No one gave him any advice. If he really did what Tao Mingfu said, he would have ruined his great opportunity!
…
The palace was quiet.
Ma Qiancheng seemed to be able to hear his own heartbeat.
"Wei Chen has nothing else to ask for. He is only willing to serve the Emperor loyally. Wei Chen is a low-level official. He is not familiar with the place in Kyoto... Whatever the emperor needs of Wei Chen, Wei Chen will do it!"
"The emperor's trust and assignment to the humble minister is to give him the best and greatest reward!"
After Ma Qiancheng finished speaking, he knelt down and saluted again.
The emperor reached out and held her arm.
The emperor's eyes stared deeply at her, as if he wanted to drill a hole in her forehead.
"Great is your request!"
"The emperor asked, and the minister boldly spoke out."
"Aren't you afraid that I will suspect you?"
"The emperor said that only you, the emperor, know the secrets of the humble ministers. I am the emperor's confidant!" Ma Qiancheng said, "Since I am a confidant, I must be loyal and loyal!"
"Hahaha! Okay, I will say that you are a smart man! I like what you ask for." The emperor nodded.
"Your Majesty, is it correct?" Ma Qiancheng's eyes were full of joy.
Her face, which looked like a girl but looked like a boy, was actually bursting with dazzling brilliance.
The emperor nodded, "You have no one else to rely on in Kyoto but me. If I don't need you, who else can I use? Now I happen to have an important position... which can be regarded as a test for you. If you can handle it well, it will be good for you." Staying in Kyoto will be of great benefit. It will also let me know how capable you are."
"I will live up to my command!" Ma Qiancheng quickly raised his hands and clasped his fists.
The emperor asked Yu Wenling to exit the palace.
Wanfu immediately entered the palace and reported, "Your Majesty, Lord Shen wants to see you."
The emperor laughed, "He came just in time, I was just looking for him!"
