ah?
After listening to Emperor Renxuan's words, Lu Xu froze on the spot again, motionless.
He didn't know if he was really old.
Over the years, my memory has gotten worse every year. Sometimes, I can’t even remember all the tens of thousands of words of Lu’s Educational Heart Sutra.
Maybe people are like this when they get old, and their brains are not very bright.
Normally, it wouldn't be a big deal.
But now, this weak brain is killing him!
He only felt that His Majesty was giving him an explanation, but instead of understanding it, he became more and more confused as he listened.
"Your Majesty... Your Majesty, why do you think that I have so much food?" Lu Xu said, almost crying.
"I haven't read many books, but I also know that the people are the foundation of the country! If something as big as the Canglan flood is done wrong, I'm afraid it will trigger a civil uprising. If I have this money, don't tell me Your Majesty took the initiative to ask for it. Even if Your Majesty doesn't come, I will cleanly pay for the disaster relief myself. But the problem is... I... I really don't have it! I can't get so much money and food even if I beg for my whole life. Here you go!" Lu Xu burst into tears and made those who heard it sad and those who saw it shed tears.
At this time, I no longer dare to boast that I am a decent scholar.
When Emperor Renxuan heard this, the corner of his mouth suddenly twitched.
"The prince himself came to report this matter, how can it be false?"
In addition to him, the second prince Xiang Longyuan, the prime minister Wei Qing, and the Taiwei Zhang Lang were present in the Manna Palace that day.
No matter how bold the prince is, he cannot commit the crime of deceiving the king in front of so many people. Even if he wants to protect him, he will not be able to do so.
When Lu Xu heard this, he was stunned again and murmured: "Prince...Prince?"
Although he was a military commander, he relied on Prince Yuan for the Lu family's wealth for the next few decades, and he was a true member of Prince Yuan's party.
But, the prince is the crown prince after all! Don't say that Emperor Renxuan hasn't thought about changing the prince yet. Even if he did, the prince is not someone he can slander.
But...but the problem is, the prince slandered himself first!
As a result, Lu Xu froze on the spot and hesitated for a long time before using all his strength to cry out: "Prince, he is lying!"
When Emperor Renxuan heard this, the corners of his mouth twitched even more.
If others saw this scene, those who knew it would think it was a meeting between the king and his ministers, and those who didn't know would think it was a pig being killed in the pig shed!
Emperor Renxuan had been on the throne for more than ten years, and most of his energy was focused on how to control the factions in the court and prepare for the Northern Expedition.
There is indeed some neglect and neglect for veteran nobles like Lu Xu who accompanied him to conquer the country and fight the rebellion together in the past.
But I don't think so, it's just a little neglect.
Not to mention the love between the king and his ministers, the original friendship between the emperor and the emperor and the friendship of working together should also be there.
He actually teased me like this!
Seriously, it really pisses me off!
"Go away! You dog-like thing, get out of here quickly. Don't get my eyes dirty."
After hearing such scolding, Lu Xu was not only not annoyed. Instead, he breathed a sigh of relief and became elated.
He kowtowed repeatedly and said: "I will get out of here right now. Your Majesty, please take care of your dragon body."
Then he left the Manna Palace with his tail between his legs. When he came, he looked back with a frightened expression, as if there was some great terror hidden in it.
When Emperor Renxuan saw him leaving, he suddenly sighed.
Sitting alone on the throne for more than ten years made him a real loner.
Thirty years ago, although Emperor Renxuan had never joined the army like King Zhenbei, he started from scratch and established a deep friendship with the generals.
But to be honest, his relationship with the generals around him is really good.
Occasionally, he would go into battle to kill the enemy himself, even though he was surrounded by a lot of shadowy guards.
But after all, there is still a sense of patriotism.
Unlike now, even Lu Xu, who was the stupidest at the beginning, started to guard against him.
Is it possible that his words are so untrustworthy?
I said I would pay it back in the future, but I just borrowed some money temporarily to meet emergencies.
Even so! He even put on such a good show of howling ghosts and wolves in front of me.
If outsiders see it, they will never say that I mistreated the hero.
It's really... chilling!
What a wolf-hearted thing!
Emperor Renxuan spat fiercely.
…
Outside the Manlu Palace, Pei Burang was bored waiting.
It's been almost half an hour since I went in, why haven't I come out yet?
In fact, it's normal. Every aspect of the conversation between the emperor and his ministers needs to be explained in detail. It doesn't matter if the waiting time is longer.
Normally, Pei would be able to endure it.
After all, he is a figure who is suspected of being a heavenly being. In the entire Daqian territory, in terms of martial arts talent, there is probably no one better than him.
How can such a person achieve such high achievements in martial arts practice if he cannot even suppress the impatience in his heart?
But today is different from the past. Today, he has finally met a big brother who can be regarded as a confidant. A cultural man who is also devoted to the literary world has a lot to talk about. How can he let him go so easily?
"Oh, there's about half an hour left." Pei Burang sighed, calculating silently in his heart.
Whenever a minister enters the Manna Hall to talk, it will last for an hour. Otherwise, if something happens, Emperor Renxuan will say it on the spot in the court, and he will not call people to the Manna Hall again and go back and forth.
So no matter how optimistic the situation was, Lu Xu would not be able to come out until half an hour later.
However, in life, there are always times when you are caught off guard.
Even if he is as strong as Pei Buyi, he is still not exempt from vulgarity.
Just like now!
Just when Pei Burang was bored, Lu Xu walked out of the Ganlu Palace in a panic, walking, oh no, running, and looking back, for fear that Emperor Renxuan would call him back again.
Who won't Pei let go? A suspected celestial being!
Even when he was bored, when Lu Xu walked out of the Manna Hall, he was immediately aware of it.
He immediately took the ghost-drawing talisman with the ink in his hand that had dried, and walked up to him with a smile. As he walked away, he shouted: "Brother Lu, you are finally out."
"It's rare to meet a literary confidant like you. We must not get drunk or go home today."
When Lu Xu heard this, he relaxed a little and was about to agree, but suddenly he was shuddered!
Something's wrong!
I just said in front of His Majesty that I have not read many books and that I am an uneducated and rough person.
Now he is bragging about his literary talent and not allowing Pei to have a banquet. Is it a bit...
If it reaches His Majesty's ears, will he be punished for deceiving the emperor?
Lu Xu's heart skipped a beat when he thought of this.
He had just come back from hell, and he didn't want to go through it again.
He immediately declined and said: "Next time, next time!"
"As a brother, I still feel that my talents and knowledge are limited, and it is quite difficult to communicate with my virtuous brother."
"When my brother goes home and studies hard to improve his knowledge, he will come to see my virtuous brother for a drink and a chat to exchange knowledge."
After saying that, he hurried away, leaving only Pei Burang standing there.
He picked up the ghost-drawing talisman in his hand, looked at it again and again, and said in surprise: "Is it possible that my knowledge has advanced to this point? Can I make people run away?"
"Tsk tsk tsk, as expected of me!"
Seeing the back of Lu Xu leaving in a hurry, Pei Burang grinned happily, feeling quite heroic and lonely in the literary world.
