Yan Cigui Chapter 40

Chapter 40 I was so ashamed for him

 When Xu Jian walked into the imperial study, the Holy Master was having some snacks.

There were thick papers piled on the big case. Eunuch Cao sorted it out, took the reviewed papers out, and handed them to the servant to be sent to the Third Duke's office.

 Xu Jian bowed respectfully.

The Holy Spirit 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'm here to plead guilty."

After going down to the court, the movements in the Jinluan Palace have naturally reached the ears of the Holy Emperor. He knew it well, but did not reveal it.

“It's because I was idle and even poked at Xu Guogong a few times even though he knew he was unhappy.” Xu Jian paused, then saw the Holy Master looking at him with pursed lips, and then said, “This is really unnecessary.”

After hearing this, the Holy Father seemed to have thought of something, and put down the teacup he had just picked up: "Why do you want to resign from the Ministry of War if you feel free?"

"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…”

　　　Where Xu Jian's ambition lies, it is clear to the Holy One.

Hence, he glanced at Xu Jian's right leg subconsciously, and his dissatisfaction with that straightforward statement receded a lot.

Just as the Holy One was about to give Xu Jian a few more words, someone outside reported that the fifth son of Enrong Uncle Mansion had arrived.

"Let him wait..." Halfway through, the Holy Spirit changed his mind.

Xia Qinglue is familiar with Xu Jian, and it might be effective to ask him to explain a few sentences together.

 He said: "Let him come in."

Xia Qinglue entered the imperial palace and saluted the emperor.

 The Holy Spirit 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 good!” He took a deep breath and said, “Come and talk to you about the excitement.”

The Holy Father has 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 Xu Guogong's son again. It's such a mess, I don't like to hear it!"

 He has already listened to two morning sessions in a row.

That was the Jinluan Hall, where he discussed court affairs with the civil and military ministers, but it was turned into a teahouse, a teahouse where vulgar language was spoken.

 All he needs to do is hold a handful of nuts in his hand.

It's really 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 mansion right now."

Your Majesty:…

Xia Qinglue just pretended that he didn't notice the emperor's disgust: "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 Spirit took a deep breath.

 It's okay, this section is not so messy.

“You are not from the uncle's house, so you know their thoughts quite well?” the Holy Emperor 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 Meaning. Yes, I heard that the princess's chariot has never returned and seems to be taking refuge in Cining Palace.”

 The word "refuge" is quite vivid.

The emperor wanted to keep a straight face, but when he saw Xu Jian burst out laughing, he couldn't hold it back, so he laughed and shook his head.

"How can a young girl from Ning'an be able to make the decision?" said the Holy Sage, "Although Su Ke is a bit disgraceful, how can the marriage be casual?"

 He let Xia Qinglue in to persuade Xu Jian.

He was not 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 people won't even dare to marry me casually.”

The Holy Emperor was stunned for a moment and said: "That's not what you said."

"Which of the emperor's cousins ​​do you dare to recruit such a consort?" Xia Qing said quickly, "I don't want that kind of cousin, I'm afraid I can't control and kick him." He rubbed his swollen temples and nodded. Dian Xia Qinglue: "Do you think there are many noble sons in the Manchu Dynasty who are like the one in Xu Guogong's mansion?"

"Remembering the past is the guide for the future," Xia Qing slightly 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.

There are other ways 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 talk so hard that stars are shining in your eyes,” the Holy Emperor, 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 guy'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 "try your best" look and then stepped out.

"Where did I tell you before?" The Holy Master took a sip of tea and calmed down, "Yes, that's not your ambition.

We have conflicts with Beidi in Xiliang from time to time. I know that you want to go to the border to practice and lead troops in battle, instead of sitting in the Yamen of the Ministry of War and reading the military information ahead.

 But 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.

Looking at Xu Jian's lonely expression, the Holy Spirit sighed deeply and glanced at Eunuch Cao.

Eunuch Cao agreed and retreated to guard outside the study.

The Holy Spirit's voice was much lowered: "I'm ashamed of your leg injury. If it weren't for Shao'er who didn't know the seriousness of it..."

"You don't have to feel guilty," Xu Jian said in a calm tone, 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 Spirit 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.

　　Withdrawing to the long curtain, he paused again when he heard the Holy Spirit calling him.

“Sit down 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 Emperor's face darkened.

 It was not directed at Xu Jian, but called Eunuch Cao over.

"Go tell Duke 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 saint scolded, "I am even ashamed for him!"

It's scheduled to go on sale on May Day, and there's only one week left. It's really a shelf-sell syndrome, and it's getting more and more unsettling day by day.

　　　Thanks to book friend Xu Bicheng's official girlfriend for the reward.

 (End of this chapter)

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