Xian Dynasty Era

Chapter 82 I am ashamed to lead
Across the table, the two sat facing each other, the hot tea was steaming, and a pleasant fragrance permeated the air.

Su Zhao held a cup of tea, took a sip, raised his eyes to see the girl on the opposite side eating tea, there was a warm smile in his eyes, and he said: "The fairy garden secret realm of the Immortal Immortal is rare to see, It also surprised me to appear in Wenyi City."

Wei Xiangge was not happy but worried, and said softly: "The son of a thousand gold, you can't sit still, Su Zhao, most of the secrets in the fairy garden are dangerous, it's better not to go, it's not just this time that there are chances in the fairyland. .”

Su Zhao smiled, and said lightly: "Not necessarily, maybe there are no surprises. The world of life is like a traveler, where is not dangerous? If there is a reason to go, even if it is a thorny step If Xiangge and I change places, I am afraid that he will make the same choice as me."

Hearing Su Zhao's words, Wei Xiangge paused for a moment, faintly feeling the unshakable will under the calm tone of the wind, and after a moment of silence, he suddenly raised his head and said in a clear voice: "I Go for you, and if you get something, bring it back for you."

Su Zhao's eyes froze slightly, the teacup in his hand paused slightly, and the tea in the cup swayed in circles, and his heart couldn't help feeling moved and guilty. It was a rather complicated emotion. Sisi's throbbing subsided, and said: "You stay in the Su Kingdom Palace, wait for me to come back...help me protect sister."

"No." Wei Xiangge almost blurted out, and then, his voice gradually softened a little, and said: "Then go together, and we will have a better chance of winning, right? Sister Zijin's side...it's okay."

Su Zhao stared at the eyes under the pair of heroic black eyebrows, but met a pair of shining eyes that showed no sign of weakness.

There was an indescribable seriousness and persistence in Wei Xiangge Yingxiu's eyes, and said: "You have to say what you said."

Su Zhao was stunned for a moment, and an indescribable throbbing flashed in his quiet and deep eyes. After a long time, the smile in his eyes became more and more prosperous, and he joked: "Use the other method to cure the other body, you should learn to treat the other body." It's not slow."

Let you imitate, not let you surpass, okay, you will turn back to him.

"You agreed." There was a hint of joy in Wei Xiangge's Qingyue voice.

Su Zhao nodded, and said with a teasing smile, "With Xiang Ge's guards, I'm alone and worry-free."

"You..." Wei Xiangge said coquettishly.

Su Zhao smiled, took a sip of tea, his eyes were deep and thoughtful.

In fact, he also felt that most of this trip should be safe and sound. This is not some inexplicable and unfounded self-confidence.

One is out of trust in Xianding, and the other is out of consideration for Concubine Hua's voice. This woman does not seem to be short-lived, and Wei Xiangge must say that she will be involved in a big battle in the future. A character who shines brilliantly, such a character has a trace of destiny in his body, and if he is accompanied by him to protect him, he will have a better chance of winning.

Of course, this does not mean that he will be careless and neglectful. What he did before was to take precautions and plan ahead.

The two were chatting and laughing, the boys and girls were tired of getting along, and they didn't feel the passage of time, Su Zhao looked up at the sky, saw that it was already noon, and said with a smile: "Okay, I still want to see the officials of the front court, In the afternoon, I will take you there together, and when I meet that Concubine Hua, you are not allowed to drink vinegar."

As he spoke, he patted the back of Wei Xiangge's hand.

Wei Xiangge responded, and said angrily, "I'm not so jealous, it's obvious that you are dishonest..."

Su Zhao smiled, but didn't argue.

……

……

Zhongyuan Hall, an elegantly decorated hall outside the side hall, the eunuch Ling Youjiang bowed slightly to the young man who was pacing, and said in a low voice: "Your Majesty, Duke Meng has been courteous for a long time. .”

Su Zhao nodded, with a silent expression, and stepped into the hall, but the high-pitched voice, "Your Majesty is here!", still fell on the ear of Meng Jichang, who was bowing his head and sipping tea, making his complexion change slightly, and hurriedly Getting up from the chair, towards the young man who was walking slowly, he bowed to the ground, and said: "The old minister has seen the prince."

"Meng Qing, you don't need to be too polite." Su Zhao quickly stretched out his hand to support her, and said with a warm smile on his face, "Meng Qing, you and my ministers can be more casual in private."

Perhaps Su Zhao's expression was not as fierce as before, and Meng Jichang's heart relaxed slightly, but the doubts on his old face remained undiminished, and he asked cautiously, "What's the important thing for the unknown prince to summon the old minister?"

Su Zhao smiled and said: "Meng Qing, please be safe and don't be impatient, sit down first."

As he spoke, he walked to a small table beside him and sat down on his knees, extending his hand to greet her.

Meng Jichang promised and sat down.

At this time, the maid with a light blue skirt came in to change into refreshments, and then retreated slowly.

"In the past few days, the counties have made plans, but is it still onerous?" Amidst Meng Jichang's uneasiness, Su Zhao asked with concern.

Meng Jichang couldn't grasp Su Zhao's meaning, but after thinking about it, he decided to complain honestly, saying: "Your Majesty, the civil affairs of the seven counties are complicated. Often record accounts, accounting and auditing until late at night."

Su Zhao nodded when he heard the words, and said: "Meng Qing has been in charge of finances, taxes and expenses all year round. It is true that he spends all his time on food and clothing. If Gu remembers correctly, Meng Qing is already fifty-nine this year, right?"

"Your Majesty remembers people very well, but the old minister is a year away, that is, he will be sixty." Meng Jichang was stunned for a while, and for some reason, he felt a faint feeling in his heart.

Su Zhao said with emotion: "For more than ten years, Meng Qing has been in charge of the country's finances, taxes, and expenditures. In the past ten years, Meng Qing has been conscientious, careful in managing affairs, and has made no mistakes in all trivial matters. Meng Qing is a kind-hearted elder, wise and kind, he has made great contributions to me, Su Yishi, the earnest words of the late king, the words are still in my ears, and I dare not forget them for a single day."

When Meng Jichang heard the words, tears of gratitude appeared on his gully-ridden face, and he bowed his head and said: "Your Majesty's praise, I am ashamed to accept it."

But no one knew, his heart was already extremely terrified, and he still remembered that the last person who was spoken to so affectionately by the young gentleman in front of him was Yuan Ni!
Su Zhao looked slightly startled, filled a cup of tea for Meng Jichang, and said loudly: "There is an old saying in the ancients that if there is an old man in a family, it is like having a treasure. It is conceivable that the auditing of finances and taxes, the promotion of Changping's duties, the heavy burden of paperwork, recently heard that Situ's government office is open all night, and the lights are not extinguished. Meng Qing is so busy at work all night. Cut, now that Meng Qing is old, why not..."

However, before Su Zhao said to change to a dignified position, Meng Jichang's heart shuddered, but he was mistaken. A trace of gratitude appeared on his face, and he said: "This old minister is strong and strong, how much more can he serve for the lord?" In the past year, the king has a compassionate heart, and the old ministers have deep feelings, so how can they not exhaust their talents and wisdom to repay the king's kindness?"

(End of this chapter)