"Xu~~~~"
Following the call of the Forbidden Army, the carriage stopped in front of the Guo Mansion as scheduled.
Xiao Ning, who was on the carriage, opened the curtain, slowly got out of the carriage, and looked at the mansion, which already looked a bit old.
Today's Guo Mansion looks particularly deserted.
Once upon a time, this place was bustling with people, and there was an endless stream of visitors.
I remember that Xiao Ning had spent a carefree and pleasant time here.
At that time, Guo Mansion looked like a middle-aged man in his prime.
But now, she has the charm of an old woman with a candle in the wind.
In front of Guo Mansion, a figure that looked a bit rickety was standing there quietly.
Guo Yi.
The wind was so strong today that he was coughing constantly.
Standing in the wind, his thin figure looked as if he would be blown over at any moment.
Behind him, a beautiful woman in commoner clothes was holding a thick robe and following Guo Yi.
Xiao Ning knew this woman.
She is Guo Yi's adopted daughter in the capital. Her name is Liu Qing. She was educated in Confucianism since she was a child. She has a deep groove in her chest and a deep palace.
Today, he ranks ninth on the list of counselors in Tianji Mountain.
She is the only woman among the top ten counselors in Tianji Mountain.
At this moment, she was standing behind Guo Yi, and when the other person coughed, she helped him gently pat the other person's back.
The two of them acted very naturally, obviously this kind of thing happens often.
This was a very random and subconscious action by the two of them.
During this period, the two of them kept their eyes on the carriages parked at the entrance of Guo Mansion.
Especially Liu Qing, her eyes were soft and calm, and she looked at Xiao Ning unabashedly, as if she wanted to see through him.
Guo Yi hasn't seen Xiao Ning for a long time since she broke off her engagement with the Xiao family.
Staring at Xiao Ning who was getting off the carriage, Guo Yi frowned slightly.
Why.
I should have thought of it a long time ago. If I didn't guide that playboy back then, one day he would become even worse.
How great would it be if you could discipline him more when he was young and lead him on the right path as much as possible?
Guo Yi sighed, saluted, and accepted the order.
When Xiao Ning handed the two wooden sculptures of rat and wolf into his hands.
His already exhausted body began to tremble violently and uncontrollably.
"Old minister, thank you for your kindness."
After taking the wood carving, Guo Yi said seriously, followed by a violent cough.
Seeing this, Liu Qing just stared at Xiao Ning gently, pursed her lips, and didn't say much after all, as if she was hesitant to speak.
then.
The two of them welcomed Xiao Ning into the house.
period.
Whether it was at the entrance of the mansion or in the courtyard inside the mansion, Xiao Ning always maintained a joking expression, and when he spoke, it was like the biting cold wind, which made people feel chilled.
After hearing his words, Guo Yi looked disappointed and sad.
Liu Qing, on the other hand, had an unchanging poker face, showing no emotion or anger.
Her eyes kept falling on Xiao Ning.
After entering Guo Mansion, I came to the back of the main hall.
Then Guo Yi went to the side room for the time being.
He was called away by his butler, saying that it was time to drink medicine again.
Today, Guo Yi seems to take medicinal decoction five or six times a day...
During this period, Lu Qing also helped boil some medicine, and then returned to the main hall.
At this time, only Xiao Ning was waiting quietly in the main hall.
Guo Yi asked Liu Qing to come over, naturally to accompany his guests.
After Liu Qing walked in the door, she glanced at Xiao Ning lightly, and then walked straight towards Xiao Ning.
"I have a few words that I want to say to you, is that okay?"
Liu Qing's voice was a little low, sounding emotionless.
His eyes were soft, as if he was seeking Xiao Ning's opinion.
Lu Qing was adopted by Guo Yi since she was a child, and then she was accepted as a disciple by a big shot in the Confucian sect.
Therefore, neither Xiao Ning nor Guo Zhi had much contact with Liu Qing.
Now, I came into contact with Liu Qing for the first time.
Xiao Ning couldn't help but feel that this person was worthy of being taught by Confucianism, and indeed he had the demeanor of a saint.
To know.
He is the ninth expert on the Tianji Mountain counselor list.
However, it is rare for a person like this to remain approachable and approachable to a dandy prince like him without any airs of condescension.
usually.
Let alone a person of this status, even a young general would probably look down on him, a dandy prince.
"Oh? Girl, please tell me!"
Seeing the other party's attitude, Xiao Ning took a sip of tea and answered.
"I hope you can have a better attitude towards Prime Minister Guo!"
"Why?"
"Because, you have wrongly blamed him all this time! What happened back then was not what you thought at all."
"Moreover, Prime Minister Guo has never treated you badly. No matter before or now."
"Even today, at this moment, Prime Minister Guo is still thinking very hard about your affairs."
"Therefore, I hope you can be lenient and not embarrass Prime Minister Guo."
Liu Qing said expressionlessly, with firm eyes.
In response, Xiao Ning just spread his hands, nodded and said:
"I know all these things, so I won't bother Miss Liu."
Hearing this, Liu Qing on the opposite side couldn't help but froze for a moment when she saw Xiao Ning's appearance. She lowered her head and looked like she was thinking.
Then, she spoke again:
"Young Master knows? That is of course the best thing. Liu Qing shouldn't say more."
"However, the way of the sage once said that knowing something is knowing it, and not knowing it is not knowing it. This is knowing."
"Lu Qing is just a little girl, so she has no reason to preach to others."
"However, it can be said that Prime Minister Guo is exhausted because of His Majesty's current situation."
"If your Majesty knows medical skills, you should be able to see that Prime Minister Guo does not have much time left."
"Therefore, I hope that Your Majesty will be cautious in dealing with Prime Minister Guo."
After she said this, she stopped talking and put on her poker face again.
Until he saw the door of the lobby, Guo Yi had dragged his body and slowly moved in.
She then stepped forward and helped Guo Yi into the main hall.
After entering the main hall, Guo Yi came to Xiao Ning's side, first poured Xiao Ning a cup of tea, and then said:
"Xiao Ning, I know that you have a lot of resentment towards me in your heart. I don't intend to explain anything about these things. Just think of it as my fault."
"Your father and I were once as close as brothers. I think today, you and I can talk about the king and his ministers."
"However, I hope that the relationship between you and me as a king and a minister can be added to the relationship between me and my father."
"For now, let me be an elderly uncle."
Guo Yi sighed and continued:
"I have read your imperial edict."
"I understand that you are resentful of me, and you want me to use this method to apologize to you!"
"Yes, I promise you. I can follow Na Bigan's example and give you my heart."
"It's just that I hope you can listen to what I said before that."
"You have to know that Yao's court and Yao's throne are never easy to get."
"Now that you are sitting in this position, you must get as much support as possible from the Qingliu people."
"Relying on Mu Qizhang is not a long-term solution after all! As an emperor, you have to curb your past petty tempers."
"You must know right from wrong and distinguish between loyal and traitorous. You must be clear about rewards and punishments and have a broad mind."
Guo Yi recounted one by one, seemingly trying to tell him again what he had told Xiao Ning yesterday.
"There are also veterans like Pei Shiji. It can be said that these veterans are the only force in the court that truly supports you. You must be cautious when dealing with them."
Mentioning Pei Shiji, Guo Yi shook her head regretfully.
This sermon lasted about half an hour.
While talking, Guo Yi also wrote it on it.
It looked like he was leaving a last message.
While talking, he coughed from time to time.
It can be seen that his physical condition is indeed very bad.
"Okay, Your Majesty, that's all I want to say."
"Your Majesty, please keep this piece of paper. If you encounter any undecided matters in the future, you may be able to take a look at it if you think of it."
After Guo Yi finished speaking, he gently placed the paper in the sun to dry.
The ink is still wet.
For a moment, there was some silence in the main hall.
Liu Qing, who had been sizing up Xiao Ning since he entered the house, slowly walked up to Xiao Ning.
Her eyes were firm, as if she had made up her mind, and she bowed and said:
"Your Majesty, the adoptive father has finished speaking, and the little girl has one more request."
"But there's no harm in talking."
Xiao Ning waved his hand.
Guo Yi on the side saw this and stopped him:
"Qing'er, when choosing a leader, counselors should not be blind!"
"Back then, my father made a big mistake regarding the marriage contract, and he is still making amends to this day."
"The so-called parents ordering a matchmaker really makes no sense."
"It is true that you are my daughter, Guo Yi, but when it comes to choosing a master, you must not be burdened by this identity at all!"
"It was only after I made the engagement for Zhi'er that I understood this truth. So, I was desperately trying to find amends."
"Although you are my adopted daughter, my father still doesn't want you to make a decision against your will because of my relationship with the Xiao family!"
"I want to help Xiao Ning, that's my business. You and I are two stars bound together in this vast world."
"Two stars can shine brightly on their own."
"You don't need to let my actions affect your decision."
"What's more, you are now ranked ninth on the Tianji Mountain counselor list. Your future is very promising!"
"You are still burdened with the expectations of Confucianism. Therefore, you must not be impulsive!"
Guo Yi still understands Liu Qing.
The other party had just opened his mouth, but Guo Yi had already stopped him.
But when he saw Liu Qing, he raised his head with calm eyes, looked at her, and said:
"Father, Qing'er understands. Qing'er's decision has nothing to do with what the foster father has done!"
"Qing'er, you sincerely intend to assist His Majesty."
With that said, Liu Qing looked at Xiao Ning again.
"Since the little girl is the ninth counselor on the Tianji Mountain rankings, she naturally knows something about His Majesty."
"Although His Majesty seems a bit dissolute and unethical, the little girl has always believed in her own vision."
"When we were on Mount Confucianism, we had anticipated the future pattern of the seven kings competing for hegemony."
"At the beginning, everyone made an assessment for the seven princes."
"Your Majesty is the last one. At the same time, he is also the one who they believe will be the most difficult to unify in the final chaos."
"The masters and senior brothers of the Confucian sect also hope that Qing'er can choose one of the other six kings."
"But the little girl never thinks so."
"The little girl is a person who attaches great importance to eyesight and appearance. Although, in front of us, His Majesty always looks cynical."
"But I believe that Your Majesty is just a male lion who is pretending to be asleep. The little girl trusts her own intuition and is willing to bet such a ten percent!"
"Besides, my adoptive father also knows that the little girl is carrying the expectations of my Confucian sect. In this case, how could I do anything wrong?"
"Therefore, please Your Majesty, allow this little girl to become a staff member!"
"Your Majesty has just ascended the throne, so how can he not have counselors around him? What's more, Qing'er is the ninth-ranked counselor on the Tianji Mountain counselor list."
"I believe that with Qing'er's help, it will be easier for Your Majesty to deal with those old guys in this court."
"Taking a step back, even if the final result is not as good as we thought. With Qing'er here, we can at least keep His Majesty safe."
"In this way, you can feel completely at ease with your adoptive father."
After Liu Qing finished speaking, she bowed respectfully and waited for Xiao Ning's reply.
Seeing this, Guo Yi couldn't help but sigh, shook his head and said:
"Qing'er, why do you have to do this?"
After hearing this, Liu Qing just smiled in relief, like a little flower swaying in the wind, and said:
"In life, everything depends on the heart. The choice has nothing to do with right or wrong, just what the heart wants."
"If Qing'er is doing what she wants to do, then it is right. This is the truth taught to Qing'er by the saint."
After Liu Qing finished speaking, she took a closer look at Xiao Ning in front of her again.
In fact.
Despite Liu Qing's appearance, she seemed so relaxed when making this choice.
In fact, there was a very heavy matter behind Liu Qing's choice.
Liu Qing was educated in Confucianism.
Rushan's teachings emphasize rebirth.
In addition, nowadays a hundred schools of thought are contending, and various schools of thought are in tit-for-tat confrontation.
As the only person in the top ten of the counselors list, he is from the Confucian school.
The Confucian sect has great hopes for Liu Qing.
They all hope that Liu Qing can choose a wise master, and then achieve great things and make Confucianism famous.
Then the status of Confucianism among hundreds of schools of thought was taken a step further.
From this perspective, Liu Qing's choice this time was just the last resort.
As for what Liu Qing said just now, including believing in Xiao Ning, they were all lies.
She is just messing around!
Those words just now were just the reason for her to assist Xiao Ning and reassure Guo Yi.
As the ninth counselor on the Tianji Mountain rankings, how could she not understand Xiao Ning's current situation?
It can be said that joining Xiao Ning's camp is a road of narrow escape.
She knew this matter very well in her own mind.
But so what?
Just ask your heart for everything!
