Hearing this, the concubine was extremely angry and stared at Xiao Yuan with her beautiful eyes, but there was nothing she could do.
Xiao Yuan ignored her and said directly to Shang Rui:
"I came here today just to tell your majesty that although the land of Qin is bitterly cold and the royal city is not as good as the imperial city, your majesty is absolutely safe here."
"As for the two kings of Yanling, if they commit rebellion, I must act on your behalf to clear out the traitors. But now, the time has not come yet, so your majesty should be patient for the time being."
"Okay, okay, King Qin is interested..." Shang Rui agreed repeatedly.
Xiao Yuan's words, regardless of whether they were true or false, still made Shang Rui feel more at ease. At least he felt that he was quite good in Qin Palace now, and he would not have to worry about his life like he was in exile outside.
At this time, a minister of the imperial court stood up, bowed his hands and saluted: "Your Majesty, I have this to say."
"Ah? Ding Aiqing, is there...what's wrong?" Shang Rui spoke and glanced at Xiao Yuan subconsciously.
The latter also looked at the minister.
This man was a Sima of the Imperial Court and one of the Nine Qings, named Ding Rong.
Seeing this, Ding Rong said calmly: "His Royal Highness the King of Qin did not hesitate to travel thousands of miles to rescue the holy driver. His civil and military skills are beyond the reach of other kings, and he is the pillar of the empire. Therefore, I think that Your Majesty should give the King of Qin swords and shoes." When you go to the palace, you will see him treated with the courtesy of a king. When he comes in or out, he will be dressed in the emperor's chariot and clothes."
I thought that he came out to accuse me of not being able to kneel down and bow down, but I didn't expect that he was flattering me. When Xiao Yuan heard this, he smiled slightly and said, "This gentleman's words are serious. How can I, the king, be so virtuous and capable?"
"Oh, His Highness has accomplished so much that it should be like this." Ding Rong said quickly.
Given the current situation, Ding Rong had already seen through it, and it was not surprising that he could flatter Xiao Yuan.
When the other imperial ministers saw this, many began to curse secretly, but in person, no one dared to stand up and object.
"This, this..." Shang Rui looked hesitant and glanced at Xiao Yuan subconsciously.
Seeing the latter staring at him sharply, he immediately felt nervous and said quickly: "Yes, yes, Ding Aiqing is right. With the merits of the King of Qin, it should be like this. I...I am right."
"Your Majesty is wise -" Ding Rong knelt down and shouted.
Xiao Yuan cupped his hands and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty."
As he spoke, he added: "If your Majesty has nothing to do, I am feeling a little unwell, so I will leave first."
"Okay, okay..."
Xiao Yuan cupped his hands again, turned around, and strode away from here.
After he left, Shang Rui seemed to be secretly relieved, and his body became weaker.
Ding Rong, on the other hand, rolled his eyes and quickly got up and chased Xiao Yuan.
This was still being discussed at court, but he ignored the emperor and ran away. When the ministers in the hall saw this, they were stunned.
After chasing him outside, Ding Rong stretched out his hand and shouted: "Your Highness, stay here, Your Highness, stay here..."
"Huh?" Xiao Yuan stopped and turned around.
"Ah? The villain Ding Rong, please see His Highness the King of Qin." Ding Rong stepped forward and quickly bowed his shoulders, looking like a pug.
Xiao Yuan looked at him and said lukewarmly: "What Mr. Ding gave you today has solved a troublesome matter for me. With this, I can save the time and let those literati write nonsense." ."
"It is truly an honor for me to serve His Highness." Ding Rong said hurriedly.
"Master Ding has done a good job. From now on in the imperial court, if possible, I hope to keep an eye on those ministers for my king." Xiao Yuan said.
ah? Is this King Qin assigning himself a task? When Ding Rong heard this, he immediately beamed with joy, knelt down on the spot and said in a trembling voice:
"I obey my orders! I will definitely live up to His Highness's trust."
"Master Ding, please get up." Xiao Yuan left after saying a few words.
"I would like to send you your Highness the best—" Ding Rong was still kneeling there with his butt raised high.
Obviously, this is a complete villain, but Xiao Yuan needs him now.
In the main hall, the pot had already exploded.
The concubine was the first to speak. Her pretty face was filled with anger, and she said angrily: "The King of Qin is so rude! He actually ignores me!"
"Okay, my beloved concubine, don't be angry." Shang Rui consoled her peacefully.
"Huh!" The concubine snorted dissatisfiedly, but when she thought of King Qin's appearance, her eyes felt faintly burning again.
He was a young, handsome, and talented monarch.
At this time, another minister said angrily:
"Look at the arrogance of King Qin! He is wearing royal robes and has a royal sword hanging on his waist. When he sees His Majesty, he doesn't show any courtesy. How can he respect the royal family!"
"Rescuing the Holy Master and helping the empire in danger are all high-sounding rhetoric!"
"The King of Qin used the force of the Qin army to intimidate the royal family. He said that he invited His Majesty into the Qin Palace. In fact, the entire palace belongs to him!"
"How can this be good..."
When Xiao Yuan was there, they were silent, but now that he left, they were all talking, some were indignant, and some couldn't help but sigh.
On the other hand, Shang Rui didn't think much of it. In his opinion, it was good to be able to escape from the imperial capital and not be killed by the two kings of Yanling.
Now that he lives in the Qin Palace, the King of Qin gives him fine clothes and food every day, and he has everything he wants. In fact, he doesn't have much rebound, but he can't suppress his nervousness every time he sees Xiao Yuan.
Now hearing what the ministers said, Shang Rui was about to speak, but Prime Minister Dong Hua came out and said:
"Your Majesty, King Qin's heart is more deadly than Yan Ling's. We cannot continue like this. We must make a plan."
Hearing this, Shang Rui immediately became nervous: "This, this... Prime Minister, I am here. I have good food and good housing, so don't make King Qin angry anymore."
"Your Majesty!" Dong Hua was anxious and was about to say something else, but then he thought about it and realized that it was wrong. Now there is no distinction between friend and foe. There is Ding Rong in front of him. There are countless villains in this hall.
Thinking of this, he bowed again and said: "What your Majesty said is absolutely true, but I am worrying too much."
It just so happened that Ding Rong also left and returned at this time.
As soon as he came in, one can imagine that all the ministers in the court snorted coldly at him.
The latter was not angry and said with a smile: "What's wrong with you guys?"
"Hmph! Dirty villain! Begging for mercy! In order to please the King of Qin, he ignored his own status! Where is the royal family!"
"It's so embarrassing to be around him!"
People made sarcastic comments one after another. When Ding Rong heard this, he rolled his eyes first, then raised his head and smiled, saying: "That's ridiculous, that's ridiculous. I'm not like you. I only know how to yell here and do nothing!"
As he said that, he curled his lips and said mockingly: "When King Qin was here just now, why didn't you all say anything? Now it's better that you can talk eloquently and be angry and dissatisfied. It's really ridiculous."
"you!"
Everyone was furious, but they were too choked to say a word.
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