fake prince

Chapter 313

When the rain and snow fall in early spring, the high gate welcomes guests.

Because the capital has become the imperial capital of two dynasties, the emphasis on the rich in the east and the rich in the west has also been formed naturally with the gathering of dignitaries and the location of the imperial palace.

This has nothing to do with feng shui, it's nothing more than like gathering together and dividing people into groups.

In fact, it is just a few streets away from King Shu's Mansion. Qi Wang's Mansion is located in the west of the capital, surrounded by clan royal families and rich and powerful.

At this time, it was snowing and raining, and there were not many visitors. Although the gate of Prince Qi's Mansion was closed tightly, the side door creaked open.

A middle-aged steward was standing on the steps, seeing a bullock cart approaching, he smiled reservedly, and saw a man in a fifth-rank official uniform get off the bullock cart.

"Master Shao, please." The steward then greeted him and said with a smile.

The attitude is respectful, but there is a kind of pride in this respect. It is a pity that the official came to the palace for the first time. At this time, he was shocked by the grandeur of the palace. The armored soldiers standing motionless on both sides made him subconsciously hold his breath. The attitude of the steward soothed the nervous mood in a timely manner.

"Thank you." Swallowing his throat, the official tried to speak calmly, and did not notice the contempt hidden by the steward.

The two entered through the side door.

Walking from the main road, walking less than [-] meters, turning into a small path paved with stones, walking for a while, and going up the corridor, corridor after corridor, making one feel like being in a maze.

The servants on the road are all well-dressed, and the maids are all bright-eyed and white-toothed. Although they are not very beautiful, they are also charming. Officials dare not take a second look. Every time they meet, they immediately look away. .

When the steward saw him, he shook his head secretly.

No one knows what kind of person his prince is like than those who serve him closely. The temperament and disposition of Master Shao may be hard for him to catch.

Although the area of ​​Prince Qi’s Mansion is not large, after all the size of the capital is limited, it is much larger than the residences of ordinary officials. In addition, it is cleverly built and carved, with courtyards within courtyards, gardens within gardens, and exquisite small bridges and flowing water. , pavilions and pavilions, beautiful and never repeating corridor carvings, it is dizzying.

Shao Qin was born as a top-ranked Jinshi and had been in the palace before, but now he feels that although this palace is not as grand as the palace, in terms of details, the enjoyment is not lost.

He has been in the Imperial Academy for several years, because he was a second-class Jinshi, although he was not a eloquent person, but he was outstanding in literary talent, he entered the Imperial Academy, and he did things in a down-to-earth way, and he also participated in the compilation of books. Counting achievements, this is when he entered the Hanlin Academy, he was a scholar, and now he is a bachelor of the fifth rank.

Last year, I visited the King of Qi once, but at that time my status was too low, I just made a fool of myself, I don't want to think about today, the king of Qi summoned me suddenly, hinting that I can accept it, I was really overjoyed.

"King Qi has a virtuous name. I have seen this with my own eyes, and I have even heard it mentioned by others. Is he able to respect the virtuous and corporal? Isn't this the appearance of a wise master?"

"I read a lot of poetry and books, isn't it just to help Yi Mingzhu and show off his ambitions?"

"If you don't establish a crown prince, people's hearts will be unstable, and who is suitable for the crown prince except the king of Qi?"

"It is for the stability of the country and the stability of the people's hearts. I should also assist the future sage."

The so-called scholarly spirit is exactly like this.

Although Shao Qin was in his thirties, he had been working in the Imperial Academy, so he naturally had a literati side in his temperament.

Today, it was the time when Shao Tan came to pay his lord an official visit.

In the large study room of the main courtyard of Prince Qi’s Mansion, King Qi was talking with his staff Wen Xunpeng. Hearing the report from the servants outside, he knew that Shao Qin had come to see him, so he glanced at Wen Xunpeng, and Wen Xunpeng immediately walked behind the screen Stay away for now.

"Master Shao, please come in?" Qi Wang sat alone on the chair and laughed loudly.

Only then did Shao Tan respectfully enter.

"Chen Shao Tan, I have seen the prince."

King Qi just raised his eyebrows: "Why, respectfully, you still call me the prince?"

Shao Tan hurriedly saluted again: "My lord, Shao Qin, pay my respects to my lord!"

The attitude is very solemn.

"Okay, okay, okay!" King Qi got up, walked a few steps to Shao Qin, and helped him up with his own hands.

"My king has been famous for Jingzhi's poems for a long time, and I know that you have the ambition to do things for the people. Don't worry, this king will not treat those who follow me badly."

"You are both talented and ambitious. When you come to Japan, the king recommends you to practice in six parts."

"Don't let me down."

"I must do my best to live up to the trust of my lord!"

King Qi chatted with him for a while, and after a few words of encouragement, he asked him to retreat.

Even so, Shao Tan felt hot in his heart.

Now I am just a bachelor from the Imperial Academy of the fifth grade, and King Qi is the prince with the highest voice. The other party is so honorable. He not only receives and encourages himself in person, but also knows his own words, and his tone is friendly. Report it.

After Shao Qin left, the steward who led him in came in again, and reported to King Qi what Shao Qin had said and done before quietly retreating.

"Congratulations, my lord, there is another useful doorman!" At this moment, Wen Xunpeng, who was hiding behind the screen, turned out, out of his heart, he really didn't know what King Qi liked about this person, but it didn't hinder Qi Wang's way happiness.

King Qi smiled casually: "Mr. Wen, compared with you, he is naturally inferior, even so low that I am a little disappointed."

Going back to the seat and sitting down, King Qi commented a little dissatisfied: "Shao Qin is still a bit of a literary talent, but he is too upright and dignified, and he can't let go. This is self-denial, not a classy person."

"Although he came from a good background, he will surely be promoted step by step in the future, but it still won't be of much use. It's nothing more than helping out."

For the king of Qi, those who rely on him are either high-ranking and powerful, or smart and capable, or dare to fight and kill, or govern one party.

If he is like Wen Xunpeng, he can help himself by knowing how to kill dragons.

It's a pity that Shao Qin can't rely on any of them.

Moreover, people who hold it too much must have many scruples, they will not really become their confidantes, and they will not be able to point out where to hit.

It's not that he didn't really satisfy him, but those officials are mostly smart and cunning, and they don't want to stand in line at this time, and they have the confidence. to the other side.

Just thinking about it makes King Qi depressed.

Wen Xunpeng already had a lot of face in front of King Qi, he squeezed that Mr. Qing so hard that King Qi couldn't remember it for a while, so naturally he was not stingy about flattering him at this time.

He smiled: "My lord, this is embarrassing for you, even the highest class, how can you not be respectful when seeing you?"

He also said seriously: "Although Shao Qin can't be considered a great talent, he is a second-class Jinshi after all. He has been promoted steadily in recent years. He also has an elder brother, Shao Ying, who is the Shaoqing of Taichang Temple. He has a good network. This is also good place."

"Furthermore, this bachelor's servant, although his duties are only in charge of edicts, annals, and literary matters, is actually the emperor's adviser. He can participate in political affairs and ceremonies, which is why he is worth wooing."

"Not to mention anything else, it's worth sending a message when it's critical."

When King Qi heard this, most of his depression dissipated, he closed the folding fan, pointed at Wen Xunpeng and smiled: "You are right, if it wasn't like this, why should I meet a fifth-rank official."

"Besides, it's not that I'm fancy, it's because someone recommended him to be an intermediary." After speaking, King Qi opened the folding fan again, and on the folding fan was a vivid splash-ink painting of a kind of flower.

(End of this chapter)