Han Shizu

Chapter 1928 The Death of Wang Yansheng

"That's it for today!" Putting down the memorial, Emperor Liu raised his head, looked at the dazzling lights in the hall, rubbed his sore eyes, and said softly, "I'm tired! Rest!"

"Yes!" Hearing Emperor Liu's order, Yan Tuo hunched over his back and quickly went to prepare.

Just as he was about to get up, Emperor Liu's body visibly paused, and he turned his head to hear: "How is Wang Yansheng? Did you go back?"

Wen asked, Yan Tuo said: "Go back to the official's house, and you are still waiting for the imperial edict outside the palace!"

"Are you alright?" Emperor Liu asked, frowning slightly, as if displeased.

Yan Tuo: "The little one is watched by others, and will be reported immediately when something happens."

"I've been waiting for so long!" Hearing this, Emperor Liu was silent for a while, and said calmly, "I want to see what he wants to do! Announce him into the palace!"

From midnight onwards, Wang Yansheng went to the palace to ask for an interview, but Emperor Liu refused to meet him, and Wang Yansheng seemed to have lost his temper. If you don't see me, I will wait and sit on the imperial steps, wanton and free, regardless of people coming and going , Peripheral glance.

"Criminal Wang Yansheng sees His Majesty!" Finally seeing Tianyan, Wang Yansheng kowtowed and bowed before the emperor, respectful and respectful, just like in previous years.

It's just that the monarch and his ministers were face to face, and the harmony of the past was lost, and the air seemed to be filled with embarrassment.After all, he was getting old, and after waiting outside the hall for nearly two hours, Wang Yansheng was extremely exhausted, and he could barely hold on with his breath.

Emperor Liu was in charge of the case, aloof, and silently examined Wang Yansheng.The old minister showed a desolate temperament. Emperor Liu was very hard-hearted, but looking at his appearance, he naturally felt relieved a lot.

However, the feeling is only a momentary thing. In the eyes of Emperor Liu, this is still Wang Yansheng putting on airs for himself.Therefore, after pondering for a while, the first sentence he opened his mouth was: "The body is recovering well, hearing and eyesight are clear, and one will only realize in old age how rare a body made of iron is! I want to congratulate you!"

There was a slight sarcasm in Emperor Liu's words. If it was normal, no matter what he thought in his heart, he would always show fear on his face, or at least have a certain reaction.However, Wang Yansheng at this time was very calm, he just lowered his head slightly, and replied not distractedly: "Thanks to your majesty's blessing."

As soon as Wang Yansheng's reaction came out, Emperor Liu was surprised. There was something wrong with this old guy.After a little thought, Emperor Liu raised his body and said directly: "Tell me, you are so stubborn and want to see me, what is the matter?"

Upon hearing this, Wang Yansheng obviously regained some vigor, looked up at Emperor Liu, clasped his fists with both hands, and said in a solemn voice: "This old minister is here, hoping to ask His Majesty for a favor!"

"Oh?" Emperor Liu couldn't help being surprised, glanced at Wang Yansheng, and said, "Tell me!"

Immediately afterwards, Wang Yansheng said solemnly: "The money of the old minister's family is tight, and it is not enough to maintain it. I hope to borrow [-] guan from your majesty."

Hearing Wang Yansheng's purpose, Emperor Liu was obviously stunned for a moment, and immediately raised his eyebrows, his expression seemed to say "you are teasing me", suppressing the strange feeling in his heart, he asked, "Borrowing money! beg!"

Wang Yansheng nodded and gave an affirmative answer: "Exactly!"

Seeing his serious appearance, Emperor Liu couldn't help but look at the old man a few more times, with a straight face, he said coldly: "You, Wang Yansheng, are short of money? This is really a miracle!
I can hear that the back house of your mansion is full of gold and silver, all the managers are wearing Shu brocade, the servants are all dressed in Suzhou embroidery, and even the doorman has a piece of lake silk.It is somewhat unbelievable to be short of money with such a style on weekdays."

Hearing the words of Emperor Liu, Wang Yansheng's complexion finally changed, and the old man's face became more dignified. After a moment of silence, he replied sadly: "Your Majesty's words, this old minister is deeply ashamed! It's always the old minister who doesn't manage his family well. Due to today's embarrassment, today's brazen begging is really useful in emergency, please learn from your majesty!"

Wang Yansheng spoke frankly, his tone was a bit sad, Emperor Liu became more interested, his expression became more mature, after thinking about it, he said: "What's the use? Is it to buy jewelry, or is it because of some name?" Ma Baojian?"

Obviously, Emperor Liu had heard about some situations in Wang Yansheng's family.And even though he was already thick-skinned, Wang Yansheng still felt hot when he heard this. Gritting his teeth, Wang Yansheng cupped his hands and said: "To tell you the truth, the old minister called on some relatives and old friends, organized them into a team, and prepared to go to sea for reclamation. There are a lot of deficiencies, the old minister has no way to go up and down, thinking about it, instead of asking others, it is better to ask His Majesty for help."

After listening to Wang Yansheng's explanation, Emperor Liu not only did not clear up his doubts, but frowned even tighter, his cold eyes fell on Wang Yansheng, and said, "Really?"

"Don't dare to lie to Your Majesty!" Wang Yansheng said.

"Heh!" Emperor Liu sneered, showing his contempt for such a statement.

Under Wang Yansheng's concerned gaze, Emperor Liu thought for a while, and said, "I can't lend you this money! The reason is very simple. There are countless officials who organize the sea. If they are all like yours, I don't have so much money to use." Come on loan!
If only some people are borrowed, it is treating each other differently, which is not in line with my style of "treating people equally"!Therefore, although you are responding to my suggestion and organizing people to go out to colonize the sea, you cannot borrow money from me.

It's not that I'm stingy, it's a matter of principle, once you open your mouth, it will be out of control."

When Emperor Liu said such a truth, Wang Yansheng was also stunned for a while, obviously a little surprised, and didn't have much reaction. He was just there, lost in thought. After a long time, he slowly cupped his hands and bowed solemnly: "Your Majesty, old minister Understood!"

"Since that's the case, don't bother me too much, I'll take my leave!" After saying that, he bowed his waist and walked away slowly.

Seeing this, Emperor Liu was really stunned, he frowned, and didn't stop him for a while.However, Wang Yansheng quickly stopped by himself, turned around and said this to Emperor Liu: "Although there is a small slander, it is the old minister's inappropriate words and deeds that offended His Majesty. The old minister feels ashamed and will give His Majesty an explanation. "

After finishing speaking, Wang Yansheng left the Chui Gong Hall with slow steps.Emperor Liu didn't say a word either, he just stared silently at his old-fashioned back, his brows furrowed even tighter.

"Officials!" Until Yan Tuo called out, Emperor Liu recovered from his contemplation, glanced at him, and raised his finger and said, "There is something wrong with Wang Yansheng, go check it out, what's the matter!"

"Yes!" Yan Tuo replied, but he was a little happy about this task.Go straight to the Imperial City Division, this is the order to inquire.

It was almost midnight, and the sky was as dark as ink. In the back garden of the mansion, Wang Yansheng stood quietly by the pool in a single suit, holding a steel knife.There are only a few scattered stars in the night sky, the light is dim, and it is difficult to form a reflection on the water.

The old face was already numb, but his eyes were still firm, and his thin hands were tightly holding the scabbard. After a while, Wang Yansheng suddenly pulled out the long knife and laid it across his neck. With coherent movements, he immediately drew a knife Slightly, but pulled back at the end.

The old man still had an indifferent expression on his face, Wang Yansheng murmured: "Dude, you should die by swords!"

As he spoke, Wang Yansheng let out another burst of desolate laughter, which drifted in the back garden.The horizontal knife turned upside down, inserted forcefully into the soil under his feet, jumped into the pool, and burrowed into it desperately
(End of this chapter)