The sun was shining brightly just now, but now it was covered by dark clouds, and the sky and earth were dim, as if a storm was about to come.
The door is closed tightly, and the vermilion door isolates everything, like two worlds.
Li Luansong was ruthlessly rejected and was a little stunned.
What she said was "never meet him again in this life". Did she never want to see him in this life? After being lost for a moment, she immediately felt relieved. She spoke. Although her voice sounded weak, she was able to speak after all. It seemed that she was fine.
"Li Luansong." Mutam jumped up the steps, blocked the door, raised his whip and said, "Get out of here."
Satisfied and disappointed, Li Luansong didn't take Mutam seriously at all. He finally heard her say something and comforted himself that it was not in vain.
"Your Highnesses."
Outside the courtyard gate, Shen Fu walked hurriedly and came forward to salute Li Luansong and Mutam, "I really don't deserve to trouble you two about my little girl."
Mutam saluted Shen Fu. On weekdays, he lived and ate in Shen Mansion as Shen Que's young apprentice. Today, he knew that Shen Fu was here to smooth things over, so he didn't say much.
"Your Highness, please tell me in the study." Shen Fu saluted Li Luansong again, "I would like to ask His Highness the Prince for advice on the New Deal."
Li Luansong lowered his eyes and said hello, then glanced at the closed door before following Shen Fu.
In the study, Shen Fu took out the plaster at home and helped Li Luansong apply his wounds.
He didn't expect that Mutam's attack would be so harsh, and the skin and flesh would be torn in many places on his body.
"Why don't you hide, Your Highness?" Shen Fu trembled and was very nervous, "What should I do? There is also a wound on his face."
Li Luansong raised his hand to wipe his face, but Shen Fu pressed it down: "Your Highness, don't move. I will help His Highness apply the medicine. Fortunately, they are all skin injuries. Please don't touch the water these days."
Li Luansong said nothing and just sat silently.
Shen Fu knew why he was like this, so he said: "My daughter has traveled all over the world since she was a child, and I have spoiled her so much. Although she looks weak and docile, she is actually very stubborn. It is difficult to change the things she believes in for a while."
Li Luansong raised his eyes and looked at Shen Fu, lamenting: "I'm sorry for her, but I really want her to forgive me. What happened was not my will, and I was framed..."
The all-powerful general on the battlefield, His Royal Highness the prince who was turbulent in the court, now looked like a wronged child in front of him, with a dark complexion and dull eyes. Shen Fu sighed and advised him:
"Yuanyu has had ideas since she was a child. I rarely interfere in her affairs. As long as she is happy, I will let her do it. I'm afraid there is a deep misunderstanding between the two of you. I would like to advise your highness, things will be settled as time goes by. Then everything will be clear."
Li Luansong nodded silently, yes, things will go well if things are slow, but he was too impatient, anxious to save her regardless of her thoughts; anxious to prove himself to her, acted arbitrarily; anxious to stop their night outing, the result was people Taking advantage of the loophole...
Probably seeing his self-blame, Shen Fu said: "Your Highness is concerned about this, so you should calm down first."
The tea had gone cold, so Li Luansong picked it up and drank it all in one gulp. The coolness and slightly bitter taste extinguished most of the fire in his heart.
Shen Fu refilled the cup of tea, and after watching Li Luansong calm down, he said quietly: "His Highness has been very supportive of me in the new policy. I am deeply grateful, and I can feel His Highness's sincerity. However, today I will go to verify the donation." supplies and silver..."
He smiled helplessly and stretched out a finger: "The total is just one thousand taels."
"Your Highness, don't be anxious. I have already thought about it. If you wait a few days, whatever is left will be borne by me."
Li Luansong looked at him and shook his head, "I know Lord Shen's heart, but doing things like this is equivalent to the failure of the New Deal. The money and materials are small, the failure of the decree is big, the donations are small, and the people's suffering is big."
He stood up suddenly. Shen Fu wanted to persuade him, but he stopped him and said sternly: "I will put pressure on them again."
After saying that, he strode away.
Shen Fu sighed helplessly. This person is a man who always speaks the truth, but it won't help matters.
However, the worst thing happened.
A folk song has gone viral in the streets and alleys of Jin'an in the past few days: changing the family to become a high-ranking official, climbing on a dragon and attaching a phoenix to fish for a golden turtle, sacrificing one's life and face to set a trap, and jumping over the dragon's gate.
This kind of thing always spreads quickly. In an instant, the whole city knew what happened that night. It was rumored that Shen Que actually drugged the wine to seduce him in order to marry His Highness the Crown Prince. Now that it was done, His Highness knew that he had been deceived. , the two broke up.
Above the court, Li Luansong was furious.
"The national treasury is empty after years of war, and now the people are in poverty. Is it so difficult to come up with some relief and donations?"
"Water can carry a boat or overturn it. Can you really sit still and eat while watching the people suffer?"
"The implementation of the New Deal is beneficial to the country and the people, but you are obstructing it in every possible way. Is it because you are afraid that others will steal the limelight? I heard that the way to be an official is to be harmonious and easy-going. How can such an atmosphere develop in Daye?"
However, this time's anger did not bring about the compromise of the ministers. Everyone looked like they couldn't get enough, and they all bowed their heads and remained silent, resisting silently.
Shen Fu came out and expressed his willingness to donate to make up the remaining amount, but was met with side glances and blank looks from everyone.
Li Luansong asked Shen Fu: "The formulation and implementation of the New Deal need to be negotiated with the six ministries. This is government affairs and not a family business. One person can have the final say. Everything only needs to be considered for the benefit. This involves all aspects of the relationship. Is there any relationship between them? considering?"
"You are willing to donate money and everyone is willing to donate. There are two different things. You are the only one who takes the lead. As time goes by, everyone will criticize the court for being unkind and picking on the weak."
"Besides." He glanced at the others, "You donate money and you get the limelight. That's a personal behavior, but is this a long-term solution? Every time we encounter difficulties in the future, you will donate money. This cannot solve the fundamental problem. You How much money does the Shen family have to spend?"
He openly and secretly mocked those who were watching from the sidelines, but the old minister was naughty and acted as if he hadn't heard anything. When he was really worried, someone stood up and said:
"The new policy should consider the relationship between all parties and cannot go all the way to the dark side for one purpose."
"It's true that you have good intentions, and it's true that you have no experience. You don't discuss it in advance, and you don't care about other people's feelings, and you just go your own way."
"Everything should be done step by step and don't be impatient."
…
Li Luansong was so angry that he walked away.
The court meeting broke up unhappy once again, and Shen Fu followed the crowd out with heavy steps.
"Hey, Mr. Shen, having a huge wealth is extraordinary, unlike us who have a meager salary and can't spend a fortune."
"Master Shen's abilities are not limited to these. It is said that Ling Qianjin's extraordinary skills have already captured His Highness the Crown Prince?"
"No wonder His Highness has been helping Mr. Shen to speak. I see."
"Master Shen, is this because the government order is not smooth and he asked his daughter to take action? Hahahaha."
Ridiculing and insulting, these people were even more disgusted than the old woman with the long tongue. When Shen Fu heard that they were insulting Shen Que, he was so angry that he started fighting with them at the entrance of Qinzheng Hall. He got two black eyes. Of course, the other party didn't get any advantage. I'm afraid he won't be able to get out of bed for two days.
After returning home, Shen Fu lowered his head and asked the servant to see what Shen Que was doing. After receiving the news that the eldest lady was not in the room, he hurried to the study.
Unexpectedly, when he walked to the door of the study, he was blocked by Shen Que.
"Dad." Shen Que was startled, "What's wrong with your face?"
Shen Fu was silent, lowering his head and trying to avoid her, but was pulled by his daughter and sat down in an armchair.
Shen Que slapped his father's face and asked, "How can I still fight with others at my age? I've never fought with anyone before."
People who do business are most particular about being friendly and making money. They will tolerate whatever they can. Shen Que knew in her heart that she had also heard the song in the past few days and said with a smile:
"Dad, it's probably because of me. Why did the song spread to the palace?"
Shen Fu said: "Don't pay attention, there must be someone with ulterior motives who deliberately framed me."
"I know." Shen Que helped him apply the medicine and advised: "I'm already well. I plan to go to the shop in the next few days. I'm so idle at home that I'm going to grow hairy. I eat this meal every day. Looking forward to the next meal, I’ve gained weight.”
Seeing his daughter smiling and holding his father's hand talking about this and that like she did when she was a child, Shen Fu felt much more relaxed. He naturally knew that his daughter was afraid that he would worry.
"Yu Yuan is an unusual girl. Just do whatever you want. Dad will support you no matter what."
The greatest confidence in life comes from the unconditional support of family members, which is the most powerful backing.
Shen Que feels that he is very lucky to be born in such a family and have such a father who knows how to pamper him.
In the afternoon of that day, Zhang Chengru came to the door with a lot of supplements.
Now, he is an academic officer in the school. Not only does he have to be the teacher to give lectures, but he also manages all the affairs of the school. He is extremely busy every day.
"These are the school's accounts. Since you're here, I'll bring them over for my boss to take a look at."
Since he started to get busy, he has become as calm and cheerful as before, and he has become much more confident and cheerful.
Shen Que listened to him calling his boss and smiled: "You don't need to look at it to know that the situation is good."
A shy blush appeared on Zhang Chengru's face, and he said: "The number of students has doubled than expected. Thanks to your foresight at that time, you chose a big academy, otherwise you wouldn't be able to accommodate it now. Come and sign up to be a teacher. There are more people, so we can carefully screen and select the best."
When talking about his business, Zhang Chengru's eyes are shining.
"That's great, you did a great job." Shen Zhen praised sincerely, "I have always admired your ability. You work hard and work tirelessly."
Zhang Chengru said shyly: "Don't praise me. You gave me this opportunity. Now I can find the meaning of my existence. Everything is fine now."
"Shen Que, thank you."
He said very sincerely, "I hope you are doing well too, and ignore the rumors outside. Those people are chasing rumors, how could you..."
"Of course I can't do that kind of thing, but," Shen Que said, tucking the broken hair from his ear, "I did go with him..."
Zhang Chengru was stunned, staring at her with his mouth open, stunned.
"Could it be him..." He didn't continue. Seeing that Shen Zhen was speechless, he clenched his fists and gritted his teeth and cursed: "What a beast."
"Brother, please don't lie." Shen Que quickly stopped him, "He must have been framed as well."
"Should it? Should this kind of thing be done? You, him, you can't be soft-hearted anymore. You can't just let this matter go."
But what can he do, go and beat him up? He didn't have any force, and considering the disparity in status between the two, he was afraid that he would be beheaded without even being seen.
Zhang Chengru punched the desk with regret: "If I had known this, I shouldn't have..."
What shouldn't be done? What was he like before?
He couldn't say any more, and he didn't know whether it was because he was angry or resentful, but he actually burst into tears.
At this time, Zelan hurried over to report: "Madam, hide quickly, that wild girl broke in with a whip."
