When Xu Jian walked into the imperial study, the Holy Master was having snacks.
There was a thick pile of papers on the big case. Eunuch Cao sorted it out, took out the reviewed papers, and handed them to the chamberlain to be sent to the Third Duke's office.
Xu Jian bowed respectfully.
The Holy One pointed to the chair next to him and motioned for him to sit down: "Why are you here at this time?"
Xu Jian lowered his eyes and said sincerely: "I come to plead guilty."
After going down to court, the movements in the Jinluan Palace had naturally reached the ears of the Holy Emperor. He knew it well, but did not reveal it.
"The minister was careless. He knew Duke Xu was unhappy and even poked him a few times." Xu Jian paused and saw the Holy Master looking at him with his lips pursed. "This is really unnecessary."
After hearing this, the Holy Master seemed to have thought of something, and put down the tea cup he had just picked up: "Since you feel free, why bother to resign from the Ministry of War?"
"It's just hanging there. No more ministers are too many, no ministers are too few," Xu Jian deliberately said straightforwardly. After speaking, he guessed the temper of the emperor and added, "You know, ministers will Not here…”
The emperor knew clearly where Xu Jian's ambition lay.
Therefore, he glanced at Xu Jian's right leg subconsciously, and his dissatisfaction with that straightforward statement receded a lot.
"I……"
Just as the Holy Master was about to give Xu Jian a few words, someone outside reported that the fifth son of Enrong Bo Mansion was here.
"Let him wait..." Halfway through, the Holy Spirit changed his mind.
Xia Qinglue was familiar with Xu Jian and asked him to explain a few sentences together, which might be effective.
He said: "Let him come in."
Xia Qinglue entered the imperial palace and saluted the emperor.
The Holy One asked: "What are you doing here?"
Xia Qing smiled slightly, sat on the empty chair next to Xu Jian, and took the snacks and tea cup from Eunuch Cao.
"Smells!" He took a deep breath and said, "Come and talk to you about the excitement."
The Holy Lord always liked to listen to Xia Qinglue's stories, but now that he mentioned it, his brows furrowed: "What's the excitement? Don't talk about the matter of Duke Xu Guogong's son again. It's such a mess, I don't like to hear it!"
He has listened to it for two mornings in a row.
What about the little waiter lighting a fire, what about crying in the outer room, what about a group of five people, and the materials on their bodies together are not enough for one person to wear well...
That was the Jinluan Palace, where he discussed court affairs with the civil and military ministers, but it turned into a teahouse, a teahouse where vulgar talk was used.
All he needs is a handful of nuts in his hand.
How outrageous!
"But this one is the most lively right now." Xia Qinglue was asked to come here, so of course he wanted to continue talking about this one. "Su Ke is still kneeling outside Uncle Chengyi's residence right now."
Your Majesty:…
Xia Qinglue just pretended that he didn't notice the emperor's boredom: "Uncle Chengyi took three days' leave, and the old lady was still in the empress dowager's village. She was too frightened to come back to the capital. It seemed that she didn't want this marriage anymore. "
The Holy One took a deep breath.
Okay, this section is not that messy.
"You are not from the uncle's house, but you know their thoughts quite well?" the Holy Master commented.
Speaking of this, Xia Qinglue got even more excited: "I heard from Aunt Yu who was next to my grandmother that Princess Ning'an was surrounded outside the uncle's house yesterday, and she went to rescue her. From the beginning to the end, she heard that the Princess was like this I mean. Yes, I heard that the princess’s chariot has never returned and seems to be hiding in Cining Palace."
The word "refuge" is quite vivid.
The emperor wanted to keep a straight face, but when he saw Xu Jian burst into laughter, he couldn't hold it back and shook his head with laughter.
"How can a little girl from Ning'an make the decision?" The Holy Master said, "Although Su Ke is a bit shameful, how can we just take care of the marriage casually?"
He let Xia Qinglue in to persuade Xu Jian.
He wasn't very interested in Su Ke's trivial matter, so he dealt with it casually and prepared to talk back.
Xu Jian saw it and hurriedly said before the Holy Lord changed the subject: "I thought that the two families were just engaged and not consummated. My future uncle has caused such a big disturbance. If even the uncle's house with a good family background can't cancel the engagement, , I’m afraid other families won’t even dare to kiss you casually.”
The Holy Emperor was stunned and said: "That's not what you said."
"Which of the emperor's cousins do you dare to hire such a consort?"
Rubbing his swollen temples, the Holy Master nodded at Xia Qinglue: "Do you think there are many noble sons in this dynasty who are like the one in Duke Xu's mansion?"
"Remembering the past is the guide for the future," Xia Qinglue shook his head, "It doesn't matter if Su Ke makes such a fuss, why don't we all imitate him quickly?"
Your Majesty:…
The more you say it, the more outrageous it becomes.
Is there any other way to imitate Su Ke's way of mixing men and women together? Is it something that most people can imitate if they want to?
"I want you to speak with stars in your eyes," the Holy Sage, who was also used to Xia Qinglue's playful smile, said, "Okay, you can exit first. I still have something to tell Xu Jian."
He finally saw it clearly.
This kid's thoughts today are all about watching the excitement in Xu Guogong's mansion, so let him help persuade Xu Jian...
It would be nice if you don't hold back.
Xia Qinglue quietly gave Xu Jian a look that said, "I tried my best" and bowed out.
"Where did I talk to you before?" The Holy Master took a sip of tea and calmed down, "Yes, this is not your ambition.
We have conflicts with Xiliang Beidi from time to time. I know that you want to go to the border to practice and lead troops in combat, instead of sitting in the Yamen of the Ministry of War and reading the military information ahead.
However, your leg is injured.
It looks like you are walking smoothly, but I ask you, do you dare to run? Do you dare to kick someone with your right leg?
You yourself know that you can't do it, so you came back to Beijing from the border. "
Xu Jian said nothing.
Seeing Xu Jian's lonely expression, the Holy Master sighed deeply and glanced at Eunuch Cao.
Eunuch Cao agreed and retreated to guard outside the study.
The Holy Lord's voice was much lowered: "I feel guilty about your leg injury. If it weren't for Shao'er not knowing the seriousness of it..."
"You don't have to feel guilty," Xu Jian's tone was calm, neither sad nor happy, "I am a subject of the Li family, and it is only natural to protect His Highness the Crown Prince. Let alone a leg, it is also right to protect him with his life."
"You are still young. If one road is blocked, then take another road." Seeing Xu Jian frowning and about to speak, the Holy Father stopped him. "Do you really want to be a dandy like you poking at Xu Guogong?" ?”
Xu Jian laughed.
"I still mean what I said before," the Holy Master said earnestly, "If you don't want to go to the Ministry of War, there are other yamen, you can choose one yourself. As a prince, you are capable, don't bury yourself, it will allow you to express your ambitions There are many more places.”
"Thank you, Your Majesty, for taking care of me," Xu Jian put away his smile, pondered for a moment, and finally said, "It's just His Highness, I don't want to offend His Highness."
"I can see that Shaoer regrets and blames himself very much." The Holy Master said.
"I know," Xu Jian lowered his eyes, keeping his emotions in his eyes without revealing a single trace, "It is precisely because His Highness is thoughtful that I don't want to walk in front of His Highness. This will remind His Highness and the condition of my legs all the time. It’s hurt. It would be easier if Your Highness was heartless.”
This time, the Holy Master sighed.
After a long while, he said: "I miss your grandfather very much, and I also cherish talents very much. Please let me think about it again."
Xu Jian stood up and left.
After retreating to the long curtain, he paused again when he heard the Holy One calling him.
"Sit for a while and have dinner with me later," the Holy Master said.
Xu Jian looked troubled: "I originally wanted to go to Uncle Enrong's Mansion with Xia Qinglue, and take a look at Su Ke kneeling outside Uncle Chengyi's Mansion."
The Holy Master's face darkened.
Instead of pointing at Xu Jian, he called Eunuch Cao over.
"Go tell Mr. Xu, what kind of thing is it to take his son to his home and kneel outside other people's houses? Isn't it shameful enough?" the Holy Master scolded, "I am even ashamed for him!"
