After a long time, Emperor Shenwu finally looked back and extended his hand to invite Su Ming to sit down. When he sat down, the old emperor reached out and made him a cup of tea.
Su Ming picked up the teacup, but before he even took a sip, the fresh fragrance of tea hit his nostrils, refreshing his heart and mind, and making him feel wandering. As soon as you take your mouth, the tea is slightly hot, but not hot. The temperature is just right.
As always, it's Jade Bud Tea, the same tea leaves, but it has a different taste when brewed. Compared with two years ago, it's a different state of mind.
Because, in two years, too many things happened, which changed their mood.
This is true for people who make tea, and it is also true for people who drink tea.
At Su Ming's level, he was not afraid of the old emperor's small tricks. Before he achieved Yuan Shen, he might still have a chance, but when he achieved Yuan Shen, these methods were useless.
After three cups of tea, Emperor Shenwu spoke slowly, "The Imperial Master has traveled all over the world in the past two years and saved countless people. It can be said that your merits are immeasurable. I want to thank you very much."
"Amitabha, I am a poor monk, I am not worthy of this. I am a Buddhist cultivator. All living beings are suffering. How can I save myself? I can only do my best." Su Ming shook his head, with a look of compassion on his face.
"Master is truly worthy of the name of Pudu Cihang. He should have the demeanor of a holy monk, but..." Suddenly, the old emperor frowned slightly, seeming to hesitate.
Seeing his unwillingness to speak, Su Ming suddenly sneered in his heart, but he still looked flattered on his face, "Your Majesty, if you have any questions, just ask. I'll just do my best."
Sure enough, this was what the old emperor was waiting for, and he immediately spoke, "Okay, since the master has spoken, I have to say it."
"Originally, the imperial master traveled abroad for two years and just returned to the capital. He should have had a good rest. But now, the situation in the court is worrying. In addition, the death of Chen Faxuan, the head of the Xuanjing Division, has left the Xuanjing Division without a leader. Therefore, When the Imperial Master returns to the capital, I have no choice but to appoint you as the new Mirror Master of the Xuanjing Division. I hope the Imperial Master will not take offense." His words were full of helplessness.
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But Su Ming remained calm and unfazed. He already knew the news of Chen Faxuan's death the moment he stepped into the capital.
When he learned about this, he also felt a little regretful. He was a third-grade official with real power. How could he die so easily? But the fact was before him, and he couldn't help but not believe it.
Back then, the true dragon essence and blood given to him by Chen Faxuan provided him with a lot of help, but he didn't expect that that day would be the last time they met.
It seems that this week is not stable either.
Moreover, the old emperor had another purpose in letting Su Ming take over as the mirror master of the Xuanjing Division.
This purpose is to attract the attention of the court ministers. Chen Faxuan died two years ago, but the position of the Mirror Master of the Xuanjing Division has still not been selected. The reason is that the Crown Prince Li Xian and the King of Qi Li Nian are competing for this position. Secretly seizing, wanting to put one's own people in power.
A third-grade official, coupled with the secret guards of the Xuanjing Division all over the Great Zhou Dynasty, who wouldn't be jealous of this power?
Even Prince Li Xian, who had always kept a low profile and studied behind closed doors, had to return to the court to stop Li Nian. Because once his people come to power, the power of the princelings will be greatly weakened, and he will have no choice but to fight.
Although he knew that this was a bait thrown by his father, he had to fight. Even if he didn't fight, his officials would force him to fight.
This is a naked conspiracy from which no one can escape.
At this time, if Su Ming got involved rashly, the two of them would compete to win over him. Moreover, Su Ming's identity would make the two of them constrained.
Because he is a powerful soul.
Even in the Great Zhou Dynasty, powerful souls were extremely rare and rarely showed up. However, Su Ming was a member of the system, but he was also very powerful and could not be coerced, but could only be coaxed.
More importantly, if Su Ming takes over as the Mirror Master of the Xuanjing Division, he will not be opposed by the ministers, because when the Xuanjing Division was founded, the first Mirror Master of the Xuanjing Division was the powerful Yuanshen, and there was an old precedent. , he took over this position and deserved it.
Neither the princelings nor the Qi royal party will cause any problems.
For a moment, all kinds of thoughts were circulating in Su Ming's heart, and he suppressed them, "Your Majesty's words are serious. It is a matter of being loyal to the emperor and eating the emperor's salary. Although the poor monk is an outsider, he has joined the world and should obey it."
Seeing Su Ming's agreement, the old emperor's brows suddenly relaxed, and his old face also smiled. "You are worthy of being a national teacher, an unparalleled scholar, and the pillar of the country. Come, I will offer you a cup of tea instead of wine!" After that, he gave me a toast! Su Ming poured a full cup of tea, filled it for himself, and drank it all in one gulp.
Su Ming, on the other hand, drank the wine wisely and said nothing more.
Although this step was the old emperor's plan, it was exactly what Su Ming wanted. He was worried that he would not be able to intervene in the government affairs after returning to the capital. Unexpectedly, he gave him a pillow when he fell asleep. Chen Faxuan died and moved his seat just in time. , saved him a lot of trouble.
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At this time, outside the Yangxin Hall, a Princess Yong'an in a bright red palace dress was standing at the door. She did not disturb the people inside, but listened to the sounds coming from the hall. Her big watery eyes turned into crescents. After a while, she left.
It is difficult for others to enter the Yangxin Palace, but for her, it is not difficult. She has always been looking forward to seeing Su Ming again.
Therefore, when the news came that Su Ming had entered the palace, she came here soon after.
However, after arriving here and hearing his voice, Princess Yong'an gave up the idea of meeting him. There will be a long time to come, so why rush?
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On the other side, changes occurred in both the Prince's Mansion and Prince Qi's Mansion.
Both of them dropped things in unison and were extremely furious. No matter how much they cultivated their Qi, they were about to lose their minds with anger at this moment.
In the past two years, they had paid a lot for the position of the Mirror Master of the Xuanjing Division. The dust was about to settle, but they did not expect that an outsider would occupy this position. How could this not make them angry?
In the conservatory of the Prince's Mansion, there is a tripod with curved ears, inlaid with gold and silver, mixed with green, and smoke rising from the lid of the tripod.
Li Xian was wearing a bright yellow python robe and had a face very similar to that of the old emperor. There were also some wrinkles on it, showing his age.
At this moment, he was kneeling on the couch, thinking constantly. There was a game of Go in front of him. The board was densely occupied, and the situation was extremely anxious. It seemed that it had been played for a long time.
At this moment, he had regained his composure and began to think. As a person who has been a prince for more than sixty years, he naturally has a deep knowledge of Qi cultivation. The anger is only temporary and will not make him lose his mind.
Instead, he was now more awake than ever.
Politics is not static. Although Su Ming is not their person, he is not Li Nian's person either. Although it seems that they have lost, in fact, it is in his favor.
In other words, as long as he doesn't die or make mistakes, the advantage will always be on his side.
Chapter 172: The fisherman wins and the situation changes
