After the failed attempt to pretend to be dead, the sickly child was favored by the treacherous mini

With his hands clasped in his lap, Zhong Luoyue sat upright and said, "Xie sir, what you said makes sense. Here's a reward!"

"Our Great Xia Dynasty has only been established for 25 years, and farming is the most important of all industries. Although you are women and children in the inner house, you cannot be disrespectful of farming."

"This year, the Spring Festival Silkworm Ceremony will be personally hosted by this palace."

The ladies in the palace knelt down one after another, listening to Zhong Luoyue's teachings: "We will follow the Queen's teachings."

His solemn gaze swept over the ladies kneeling on the ground, and finally fell on Xie Nanxing and Chen Luo.

On the last day of the old year, Zhong Luoyue was not happy because of the outspokenness of these two youngsters.

……

There were several stoves placed around the Golden Palace to dispel the winter chill. A group of palace maids and eunuchs came in and out one after another to replace the cold meals and snacks.

Xia Hong, who was sitting at the top, drank a few glasses of wine, his posture showing a bit of leisure as he looked at the descendants of the Xia family.

"Time flies by so fast, and it's spring and autumn again." Raising the cups in their hands, everyone in the palace stood up and toasted.

"This New Year's Eve, I feel happy."

"I have finally found Xiao Mo, the one whom the late emperor loved the most."

"Now that the direct descendants of the late emperor are all standing before me, I can finally give an explanation to my brother."

Over the years, Xia Hong had never treated the children of the previous emperor badly. As the founding monarch, he had accumulated great prestige, and Xia Hong had never violated the previous emperor's rules in the slightest.

He has always been an emperor who had to take over the throne because his nephew was too young to rule the country.

As he grew older, Xia Che's incompetence made these royal family members see how Xia Hong's ascension to the throne was in accordance with the will of heaven and the people.

But in this court, there are still those who are not afraid of death and are investigating the cause of death of the late emperor.

Xia Che quickly stood up from his seat, knelt on the ground, tears streaming down his face: "Uncle, you are so kind to us."

With his eyes filled with love, Xia Hong asked Eunuch Lin to help Xia Che up: "Silly Che, we are all family, and I should treat you well."

Raising his sleeve to wipe away his tears and nose, Xia Che pondered for a long time, then looked up at Xia Hong, with a rare determination in his eyes.

"I have been eating and drinking for free all these years and have not served my uncle. If you just say one word, I will sacrifice my life for you."

Who doesn’t know what to say?

None of the late emperor's direct descendants has real power.

"I understand Che'er's filial piety." He stood up and walked down from the dragon throne, patting Xia Che's shoulder heavily, but did not mention Xia Che's job at all.

But the love and care that Xia Hong showed for Xia Che in his eyes was enough to move all the clan members present.

"Pingnan, Marquis Wu'an, Xiao Mo is back."

"He is now as capable as you, his parents. What do you think of his future assignments?"

The question was directed at Xia Xin and Shen Jun, and his kind and smiling eyes slowly fell on Shen Jinmo.

Using both kindness and force, Xia Hong has also put the consequences of his choice in front of Shen Jinmo.

Whether to become a minister with real power or to become a person who just gets by like Xia Che, it all depends on Xia Hong's thoughts.

Xia Xin and Shen Jun stood up from their seats and bowed to Xia Hong, with Xia Xin speaking the words of push and pull.

"This child still doesn't know the etiquette. I and Marquis Wu'an will teach him well before he can serve the emperor and the people."

"Pingnan, Marquis Wu'an, you as parents are too cautious."

"I understand that you, as parents, love Xiao Mo and are reluctant to let go of your child, but you can't be too cautious. My Crown Prince Fourteen will be able to provide disaster relief."

"Next year, Xiao Mo will be 20 years old, not young anymore."

He shook his head slightly, and the remaining glance that fell on Shen Jinmo was full of pity, and the implication of his words was obvious.

You see, your parents don’t guarantee your future, but I’m different. I really care about you.

"How can my son compare with the prince?"

Shen Jun suppressed Xia Xin's attempt to push and pull again. Pushing and pulling blindly would not necessarily protect Shen Jinmo: "Since the emperor values ​​Xiao Mo so much, why not let him go to the Guards Department to be a ninth-rank patrol guard?"

As soon as these words were spoken, all the royal relatives in the room stood up to refute and began to speak for Shen Jinmo.

It's not that they really feel sorry for him, but Xia Hong feels sorry for him, so they just take it as their care.

"Marquis Wu'an, the sons of the relatives in this palace start as fifth-rank sword-bearing guards at the very least, so don't be too harsh on the prince."

"That's right, for the son of Marquis Wu'an and the eldest princess, let alone the fifth rank, it would not be a bad idea to directly become a third rank governor."

The Imperial Guard Department was originally a place where the descendants of the aristocratic families who were not allowed to be employed could get an official position, and the rank of the official position depended entirely on whether their parents were favored by the emperor.

These truly capable young men from noble families all entered the Imperial Command Headquarters and became Xia Hong's personal guards.

"Thank you for the advice, uncles. Xiao Mo grew up in the countryside and cannot compare with the children who were carefully taught by the families."

Xia Xin was solemn and resolute. The clan member who stood up to speak for Shen Jinmo felt that he had gotten nothing in return and sat down angrily.

Shen Jinmo, whose future was ruined by being belittled by his parents, had a look of loneliness on his face. The hand holding the cup inadvertently leaked some strength, and the cup turned into broken porcelain in an instant.

However, there was no trace of injury on his hands.

"Xiao Mo, what do you think?"

The slightly cold eyes warmed up a bit when they looked at Xia Hong. Shen Jinmo passed his parents and knelt in front of Xia Hong: "As for the future, I will listen to the arrangements of the emperor and my parents."

Under the imperial power, the relationship between the ruler and his subjects should come first, and then between father and son.

"Then Xiao Mo will report to the Imperial Guards after the Lantern Festival. The ninth rank is indeed too low. Marquis Wu'an, please give me a favor and give me a seventh rank official position, how about that?"

Shen Jun had no choice but to kneel down and accept the imperial order.

When Shen Jinmo sat down again, even the sound of cups being raised and lowered became much quieter, far from the noisy drinking and toasting that had taken place before.

Xia Hong's intentions and Shen Jinmo's cultivation made the clan members under his seat have other plans in mind. When they return home today, they must warn their own children.

Stay away from Shen Jinmo, so as to avoid getting beaten and losing your life.

Even if this person is not loved by his father or mother, he is still someone the emperor is willing to protect.

"How is Xie Nanxing doing? When can he get out of bed?"

"The court doctor examined him yesterday, and estimated that he will be able to walk normally in another seven or eight days." Shen Jinmo stood up before Xia Xin, as if he was afraid that Xia Xin would delay Xie Nanxing's future again.

"Reading can make you wise. I heard that Xie Nanxing's calligraphy was taught by Xiao Mo himself. Now Xiao Mo is going to serve the country, and I also remember Xie Nanxing's study."

"Xiaojiu is already eleven years old, and has been lacking a study companion for these years. Xie Nanxing will enter the palace after the Lantern Festival to study with Xiaojiu."

"Teach Xiao Mo to be a good wife, so that Xiao Mo can serve me with peace of mind in the future."

After Xia Hong's casual words fell, everyone in the hall, except Shen Jinmo, raised their heads to peek at the person on the dragon throne.