The ancients paid great attention to etiquette, especially literati like Shangguan Wenruo.
His loyalty to Xiao Yuan is unquestionable.
But at the same time, he also hopes that Xiao Yuan can abide by the etiquette and should not be criticized.
Xiao Yuan stood there, looking at him, his eyes slightly narrowed, his eyes dark, and he didn't speak for a long time.
Shangguan Wenruo kept his posture of bending down with his hands clasped in a very respectful manner.
I don't know how long it took, but Xiao Yuan finally looked away, then smiled and patted his shoulder: "Wen Ruo, I didn't consider what happened today. Your reminder is right."
He addressed Shangguan Wenruo as either Mr. or Sir Shangguan. He rarely called him Wenruo.
When the latter heard this, he quickly lowered his body and said, "I am scared."
"Okay, I listen to you, respect the emperor, respect the emperor, and must pay attention to etiquette in the future."
As Xiao Yuan spoke, he also took his arm and said with a smile: "Let's go, you just want to go back home, so come with me in the car."
Riding in the same carriage with the king is a great honor for the ministers. Shangguan Wenruo was also a little panicked. He was frightened by the flattery and said: "How dare you, the king, to offend a minor minister."
"Huh? Just happened to be on my way."
The monarch and his ministers came out of the palace and rode in a carriage together. On the way, Xiao Yuan also chatted with him on many topics. He was very clear about Shangguan Wenruo's talents.
This great scholar has an indescribable integrity in his bones. He is not greedy for money, not lustful, and does not exercise power.
Amidst the slight bumps of the carriage, Xiao Yuan sat opposite him, chatting, and casually asked: "By the way, how are the Tang family's affairs being handled?"
"It's been done, don't worry, Your Majesty." Shangguan Wenruo returned.
"Yes." Xiao Yuan nodded: "Take some time to visit Tang Yue's eldest brother in person."
"Yes, Wei Chen understands." The latter immediately accepted the order.
Tang family has been powerful for generations, and they are the real generals. Of course, such a big family cannot have only Tang Yue, an only son. He has many brothers and sisters, but now, they are all in Qinzhou. His eldest brother does not practice martial arts and has been studying literature since he was a child. Now he was appointed as the Minister of Zhongshu by Xiao Yuan.
Although the Minister of the Secretariat of Qin had no real power, he still had a reputation, and his title in the Tang family was reserved.
In other words, after Xiao Yuan conquered Liangzhou and adopted Shangguan Wenruo's suggestion, the Tang family still belonged to the powerful in Qinzhou.
At the same time, in the Qin Palace, the concubine’s bedroom.
Of course Shang Rui knew about the great dynasty of Qin today.
At this time, an old eunuch who had served the royal family for many years was bowing his head and reported truthfully: "Your Majesty, I heard that the ministers of the Qin State are here today... They are all trying to persuade the King of Qin to enter."
"What!?" Upon hearing this, Shang Rui's eyes widened suddenly, and he subconsciously clenched his concubine's little hand.
"Of course, this is just what I heard. Whether it is true or not, I don't know yet, Your Majesty." The old eunuch continued to bow.
"I heard...I heard..." Shang Rui murmured a few words first, and then said in surprise: "If this hadn't happened, how could I have heard about it? Oh, how could I have heard about it!"
"This..." The old eunuch didn't know how to answer.
Seeing this, Shang Rui became even more panicked. He faced his beloved concubine, held her little hand tightly, and said at a loss: "My dear concubine, my beloved concubine heard this. King Qin is so ambitious. He, he is going to be the emperor, he is going to be the emperor... …”
"Okay, Your Majesty, please don't be anxious. We still don't know whether this is true or not. If King Qin really dares to proclaim himself emperor, he will be risking the disapproval of the world." The concubine comforted her.
"But...but my beloved concubine, if King Qin really has this intention, then I, how can I still have a life..."
Seeing his appearance, the concubine couldn't help but frown secretly.
Prince Qin's Mansion.
After Xiao Yuan came back, not long after he arrived in the study, Zhao Qingman brought hot tea to the table.
"Just leave these things to the servants." Xiao Yuan glanced at her, smiled slightly, and continued to review the memorial.
Seeing that he was very busy, Zhao Qingman did not dare to disturb him too much, so he went straight to the point: "Your Majesty, I want to go home to see my father today."
"Okay." Xiao Yuan kept writing in his hand. After a pause, he raised his head again and smiled awkwardly: "But... Qingman, I may not have time today. Otherwise, you can go back by yourself first." trip?"
Hearing this, Zhao Qingman suddenly looked aggrieved. She wanted to go home and see, it was human nature, and the man she loved was the King of Qin. If she went home with her, how many people would be envious? Don't blame her for this.
"If I don't want to, there are really many things to do." Xiao Yuan was a little helpless.
"Oh..." Zhao Qingman responded, "Then I will not come back at noon, so I will stay with my father."
"Yes." Xiao Yuan nodded, not forgetting to explain: "Notify the guard camp, bring more guards, pay attention to safety."
"Well, thank you, Your Majesty." After receiving his concern, Zhao Qingman's face showed joy again, and after giving him a polite gift, he withdrew.
The Zhao family lives in Qinzhou City. Although it is some distance away from the palace, it is not too far away.
It's approaching noon, Zhao Mansion.
The housekeeper ran over in a hurry. Before anyone arrived, he already shouted urgently: "Master, the lady is back."
"What?" Zhao Yuanliang was shocked. He thought something had happened, so he stood up in a hurry and walked out quickly.
Not long after, when father and daughter met, Zhao Qingman saluted first: "Dad."
Zhao Yuanliang asked anxiously: "What's wrong, daughter? But what happened? It's okay..."
Knowing what he meant, Zhao Qingman interrupted him and said, "Oh dad, what can happen? My daughter just misses you."
"Ah?" Zhao Yuanliang was stunned and said with some uncertainty: "Then, then the king..."
"Your Majesty is very kind to me." Speaking of this in front of his father, Zhao Qingman naturally blushed.
After Zhao Yuanliang heard this, he came back to his senses after being stunned, and then said with a happy face: "Okay, okay, that's good, stay for lunch, my father will ask someone to prepare your favorite food for you."
"Yes." Zhao Qingman nodded, and the father and daughter began to have a family affair in the hall. After a while, while chatting, Zhao Qingman also talked about Zhong Duoduo, "Dad, everything is fine with my daughter in the palace. , but Concubine Hua is very hostile to me."
Hearing this, Zhao Yuanliang frowned and said thoughtfully: "Well, I also asked about it from Master Ding. He said that this Concubine Hua is the sister of the king's sworn brother. The king is already doting on her. Rather than doting on her, my daughter, please don’t have any disputes with her."
"I don't." Zhao Qingman said: "Princess Gu is gentle and easy to talk to, but Concubine Hua... Oh, forget it, let's not talk about this."
Seeing that she changed the subject, Zhao Yuanliang stopped asking and said with a smile: "Daughter, if you don't come back, my father will have something to ask you."
