Bully

In March of Yangchun, the grass grows and the warblers fly. It is the time of the Spring Festival, and scholars from all over the world gather in Kyoto.At the court meeting in the first day of the new year, all civil and military officials stood solemnly in the Zichen Hall and paid homage to the emperor.

The little emperor Ming Chuan was 20 years old at the time, and according to the system, he would take over the power of the National Teacher to take over the government and manage the government himself.

Following the eunuch's sharp voice, Ming Chuan walked out slowly in Zhu Xuanmian's suit, and sat on the dragon chair.Two steps away stood the tall and tall Master of the State Teacher.

All civil and military officials stood under His Highness, too far away to see clearly.Only the national teacher is dressed in white, with a handsome face, which makes people feel at ease.

Ming Chuan was doing nothing in a daze, and someone from His Highness had already come forward to write a letter.No matter whether it was the minister or the national teacher, no one took the little emperor seriously.

The Secretary of the Ministry of Households said that the flood in the south of the Yangtze River was flooded, and asked for funds to treat it. The National Teacher nodded and said yes; The National Teacher nodded and said yes; An Guogong wrote that His Majesty is already twenty years old, and it is time to ask the National Teacher to return the government to His Majesty. The National Teacher turned his head blankly and asked, "What do you think?"

Ming Chuan was awakened from his dream, and reflexively said: "What the National Teacher said is very true."

The National Teacher looked at him and didn't speak, only looked at Ming Chuan in a dazed way. He looked at His Highness, and saw his uncle An Guogong in the middle of the hall with an angry expression on his face.Ming Chuan said awkwardly: "What did the Master National Teacher say?"

The national teacher squeezed his sleeves and said: "An Guogong said that His Majesty is now an adult, and it is time to return the government to His Majesty, what does Your Majesty think?"

Ming Chuan looked at An Guogong, a trace of pity flashed in his eyes, and said: "I am still young, and it is difficult to support the state affairs and the people, so I ask the master of the state to take care of it."

The national teacher looked over, with satisfaction in his eyes.

No one in His Highness dared to say anything, only An Guogong was indignant, and continued to say: "If you don't understand the state affairs, you can learn slowly, and you can't live a lifetime with Mr. Lao Guoshi."

These words are already extremely outrageous. Looking around the court, it is not a big deal whether the Master of the State Teacher belongs to the power, or the Master of the State Teacher wants to do it for him for the rest of his life.

Ming Chuan had some headaches, smoothed things over and said: "Why did Mr. An make such a statement? Nowadays, the world is chaotic and clean, so it doesn't matter who takes over the government." His words are already very flattering to the national teacher, and I hope the national teacher will see him for his good words For sake, spare An Guogong, and also spare him.

An Guogong wanted to say something more, but the national teacher interrupted him, and said flatly: "After your Majesty's birthday, I will return the power to you. An Guogong don't need to worry too much."

Regardless of whether these words were true or not, they blocked An Guogong's words very well. The eunuch looked at the atmosphere and yelled at the right time: "There is something to play, and there is nothing to leave the court."

All civil and military officials bowed their heads and knelt down, and Ming Chuan got off the dragon chair as if fleeing.

The national teacher followed Ming Chuan into the chariot, and seeing his indiscriminate face, Ming Chuan didn't dare to breathe a sigh of relief, all the way to the Hall of Supreme Harmony, the national teacher came down to deal with government affairs, and looked back at Ming Chuan: "Your Majesty last night You've worked so hard, let's rest today."

Ming Chuan Nuo Nuo said yes, and Sheng Jia went back to Zichen Hall.

There was no national teacher in the chariot, Ming Chuan finally relaxed, stretched out his hands to peel the newly offered tangerines, and let out a long sigh.

To be an emperor and do what I do is really a shame to my ancestors.

Back at the Zichen Palace, the grand maid Fuqiao Fuxin took off her crown robes.

Mingchuan looked tired, and said: "Prepare hot water, I want to take a bath."

Fu Qiao went down to make arrangements, and after a while hot water came up, Ming Chuan lay down in the bathtub and let out a long sigh of comfort.

Fuxin Fuqiao was waiting on the sidelines, and saw bruises and purple marks on Ming Chuan's body by mistake. The two maids were accustomed to it and asked, "Your Majesty, do you want some medicine?"

"Leave it alone." Ming Chuan lazily didn't want to move.

After soaking in hot water, Ming Chuan felt a lot more relaxed. He was wearing thin pajamas, Fu Xin carefully applied medicine to him, and Fu Qiao wrapped Ming Chuan's hair and steamed it dry on the smoker.

Ming Chuan yawned, water splashed in the corners of his eyes, and he was about to go back to sleep.

He nestled into the soft mattress, pulled the quilt to reveal a pair of apricot eyes: "Tell the imperial dining room to warm up the soup, I will use it when I wake up."

"Slaves save it."

The people in the sleeping hall retreated in an orderly manner, Fu Qiao lowered the curtains to block the sunlight outside, and the hall was dim and dark, really suitable for sleeping.

Ming Chuan couldn't sleep well, and dreamed of someone.

The national teacher's real name is Rong Shang, and his style name is Su Xun. Legend has it that he is a great disciple of Jiuyi Mountain.At the age of 16, he was regarded as a national teacher by the late emperor, and two years after the late emperor passed away, he was appointed to act as the government and assist Ming Chuan.At that time, he had power over the world.

Ming Chuan sighs every time he thinks about it, the same people have different fates, some people have human rights all over the world, and the people's aspirations, some people just eat and wait to die, it is at stake.

Ming Chuan was raised by Rong Shang's side since he was a child, and he has always regarded him as his father before. If Rong Shang hadn't brought Ming Chuan to bed later, Ming Chuan would have been able to call him Dad for the rest of his life.

If another person becomes the emperor, he might fight to the death with Rong Shang, but Ming Chuan won't.I don't know whether it was Rong Shang who raised Ming Chuan like this, or whether he had this temperament in the first place.There is not a bit of the character of the Jin royal family in him.

When Ming Chuan was a child, there were still people in the court who supported him. Later, when the ministers saw that Ming Chuan was so muddy that he could not support the wall, they couldn't help but feel disheartened.

Rong Shang was delighted to hear this, and during that time, Ming Chuan was much better off.

Ming Chuan thought about it later, why did he become like this.

His birthday coincided with the anniversary of the late emperor's death, so it was not easy to deal with it, so he just went through the motions in front of the courtiers, leaving a lot of time.

It was the first time he drank alcohol, and Rong Shang was strict with him, neither this nor that.On his birthday, Rong Shang rarely allowed him to taste fruit wine.

The taste of the fruit wine was so good, Ming Chuan was so happy to drink that even people took off their clothes and didn't realize it.

Nothing was added to the wine, and Ming Chuan woke up after being frightened by him.Rong Shang was not drunk, his movements were methodical and his eyes were very clear.

Ming Chuan pushed him and crawled under the bed, telling him to grab his ankle and pull him back.Ming Chuan struggled belatedly, and Rong Shang slapped him neatly.

Rong Shang didn't speak, just looked at him like that, and looking at him made him frightened.Mingchuan begged for mercy in a low voice, saying, I know I was wrong, please let me go.

Rong Shang still unbuttoned his clothes, casually said: "Your Majesty should call himself Zhen."

It was already noon when Ming Chuan woke up, Fu Qiao Fu Xin pulled up the curtains, the sunlight from outside came in, and the room was bright.He wanted to go to the window in his pajamas, but he might as well be stopped.

"Put on your shoes first, Your Majesty."

Ming Chuan turned around and said in surprise, "Eunuch Cheng is back."

The person who came was a slightly older father-in-law, who followed Ming Chuan since he was a child, Ming Chuan ascended the throne, and the father-in-law Cheng became the chief eunuch.A few days ago, Eunuch Cheng went out of the palace to visit relatives, and it has been more than half a month.

"Yesterday I was still talking about where my father-in-law is, but I'm back today." Ming Chuan sat in front of the mirror, and Eunuch Cheng took the sandalwood comb from Fu Xin's hand, and he tied his hair, while laughing, "I don't have any relatives to visit." , It didn’t stop for a few days in total, it just took a little longer on the way back and forth, His Majesty is thinking about it.”

"We should stay for a few more days." Ming Chuan said.

Eunuch Cheng smiled and asked: "The old slave is not here these days, will the people below be negligent?"

"Where do they dare? Fuxin Fuqiao couldn't be more appropriate, and your apprentice Xiao Yanzi is also very smart to serve outside."

After finishing his hair, Eunuch Cheng took a step back and said with a smile, "It's his blessing that His Majesty sees him."

Ming Chuan looked at himself in the mirror, he was in a good mood, and ordered the meal to be served.

A row of court ladies came in carrying food boxes, and Mr. Cheng knew that Ming Chuan didn't like crowds, so he asked the others to retreat, and he only waited by Ming Chuan's side.

After lunch, there was no news from the Hall of Supreme Harmony. Ming Chuan was happy and at ease. Eunuch Cheng's apprentice Xiao Yanzi came in to serve tea. Ming Chuan took a sip and ordered, "Bring some small oranges."

Xiao Yanzi bowed and said: "Master Guoshi said that even though it's already the third month of spring, you have to beware of the cold spring. Oranges are cold and cold, so don't eat too much."

Ming Chuan didn't force him, and waved him to back off.

When Xiaoyanzi went out, he was facing Eunuch Cheng who was coming back. When Eunuch Cheng asked about it, Xiaoyanzi said everything in detail.

After hearing this, Eunuch Cheng looked unhappy: "It's just some small oranges, so what if you give them to Your Majesty? Fortunately, Your Majesty even praised you for being smart, how can you be so dull?"

Xiao Yanzi lowered his head, his voice was not as high-pitched as usual eunuchs, but a little clear, he said: "Apprentice knows his mistake, master don't blame him."

Eunuch Cheng would not really deal with his precious apprentice, he just said: "Your Majesty is in such a situation now, I don't know how hard it is in my heart, why should these trivial matters make him unhappy?"

The national teacher covered the sky with one hand, and he didn't avoid people with Mingchuan's affairs. Most of the people who served Zichen Palace personally knew it well.

Eunuch Cheng ordered Xiaoyanzi to get a plate of oranges, and went to serve Mingchuan by himself.

There was no one in front of him, so Xiao Yanzi straightened up and looked at the sun, it turned out that he was also very handsome, with a calm face and calm steps.

Seeing Eunuch Cheng come in, Ming Chuan asked him to talk about things outside the palace, Eunuch Cheng picked up two interesting things and said two things, Ming Chuan listened with yearning for them.After thinking about it for a while, Eunuch Cheng mentioned Chunwei again.

"All the scholars from all over the world came to the capital. When this old slave went to Beijing, he went on the same road with a fellow from the same village. The judge did not dislike the old slave's body, and took good care of the old slave along the way. Listen to him, he still Those with shorter distances will arrive in Kyoto in a few days, and those who are far away may leave half a year in advance."

Ming Chuan heard the words and his mind was active. The capital may be very lively these few days, but he doesn't know if he will have a chance to go to the palace.If you want to leave the palace, you must first pass the test of the national teacher.

Thinking of Rong Shang, Ming Chuan lowered his eyes and took a sip of his tea, just as Xiao Yanzi came in with a plate of tangerines, Ming Chuan smiled when he saw it.

Xiao Yanzi remained calm, only thinking that the emperor was really easy going.

Ming Chuan didn't know what was going on in his mind, so Eunuch Cheng laughed and said, "Xiao Yanzi is ignorant, and if he contradicts His Majesty, please forgive him."

Ming Chuan peeled an orange and said with a smile, "It's okay, it's not a big deal."

Eunuch Cheng knew that Mingchuan was good-natured, so he asked Xiaoyanzi to kowtow.

"Your last name is Yan? Do you have a name?" Ming Chuan asked.

Xiao Yanzi bowed his body: "My little surname is Yan, one name is Ke."

"Yan Ke, that's a good name, can you read?"

Yan Ke replied: "I went to school for two years before entering the palace, and I can read a few words."

"That's good." Ming Chuan said to Mr. Cheng: "Let him follow me in the future, it's rare to have someone who can read."

Eunuch Cheng is self-responsible: "Hurry up and thank Your Majesty."

Yan Ke hurriedly kowtowed to thank him.

Spring is around the corner, the government affairs are so busy, Rongshang's dinner time is a quarter of an hour later than usual, he didn't come back, and Ming Chuan didn't dare to eat alone.He was leaning on the couch, while Yan Ke was reciting poems.

Ming Chuan yawned, but he didn't notice that Yan Ke's voice was quite nice on weekdays. He started reading without rushing, his voice was clearer and more pleasant, very calming.

Before finishing reading a poem, the voice of the little eunuch came from the door: "My lord."

Ming Chuan hurriedly got up from the couch.

Rong Shang came straight into the inner hall, he was handsome, his eyes were colder than the moon's when he was not talking.On weekdays, he is used to wearing white clothes, the dark patterns embroidered with silver thread are faintly visible, and the appearance is incomparably noble.

"Has your majesty eaten?"

Ming Chuan replied: "Not yet."

Rong Shang's expression was light: "Then pass the meal on."

As soon as his words fell, the court ladies and eunuchs came out in a file. Yan Ke saw it, and felt that the words of the national teacher were more effective than His Majesty's.

The two sat down, and Yan Ke stood beside Ming Chuan and served him vegetables.Because the national teacher is a vegetarian, there are not many meat dishes on the table. Ming Chuan just eats without making a sound. He didn’t do anything in the afternoon, but he ate a lot of snacks. He is not hungry right now. He has a bite, but he eats slowly .

Rong Shang ate quickly, but his manners were good.As soon as he put down his chopsticks, Ming Chuan also put down his chopsticks.Rong Shang took the handkerchief handed over by the maid and wiped his mouth, lowering his eyes and asked: "Why don't you ask Mr. Cheng to serve you today?"

Ming Chuan said: "Eunuch Cheng is getting old, it's not easy for him to run around with me, so he changed his apprentice."

It seemed that Rong Shang just mentioned it casually, and instead of asking, he called someone to serve tea, and from the beginning to the end, he didn't give Yan Ke a half-eye.

After eating, Rong Shang checked the little emperor's homework.The candles were brightly lit, and there were only these two people in the inner room. Rong Shang was sitting, slowly flipping through the stack of papers, while Ming Chuan was in a daze on the other side, thinking how he could get out of the palace.

After Rong Shang finished his homework, he put the stack of papers on the table casually.It is said that it is a coursework, and it will not really teach some ways of governing the country. It is all about the Analects of Confucius and poetry.

"What do you think His Majesty thinks about Duke An's return to power?"

Ming Chuan shuddered when he heard the words, and hurriedly said, "I never had such an idea."

Rong Shang smiled, and said: "If Your Majesty has such an idea, I will be merciful."

Ming Chuan smiled awkwardly: "Mr. Anguo Xu just thought about it for a while, and he didn't intend to disobey the national teacher."

Rong Shang looked at him and said, "Your Majesty is still thinking of pleading for others in this situation."

No matter what he said, Ming Chuan closed his mouth resentfully.

Rong Shang picked up the tea bowl and said, "Except for Duke Anguo, all the princes in the clan and several cabinet ministers jointly signed a petition to order the minister to return the government to the superior, and the minister agreed."

Ming Chuan looked at him in surprise, only to see that his face was calm, and said: "When your majesty gets married and the queen is married, the minister will return the government to you. How does your majesty feel?"

Ming Chuan's face changed suddenly, and he opened his mouth several times without saying a word.Rong Shang smiled, with some joy, he stretched out his hand and pulled Ming Chuan into his arms, leaned into his ear and whispered: "What are you afraid of, Your Majesty? Didn't you still talk about getting married two years ago? Now the minister agrees, Shouldn't His Majesty be happy?"

Ming Chuan didn't know what to say, so he could only nestle in Rong Shang's arms obediently, and said: "The national teacher thinks I am happy, so I will be happy."

Rong Shang smiled, stroking Ming Chuan's slender neck with his fingers, there was a tooth mark under the collar of the top, oozing blood.

"It's getting late, let's rest."