Prince Consort

Xie Zean was busy, and the others were not idle either.

Lu Kuan suddenly became famous in the capital.

Because Yao Dingyan said: "Lu Kuan, I am also the one who returns to Yan."

Yan Hui, Confucius' favorite student, is known as the little sage.Yao Dingyan's status in Shilin has always been very high. When he said this, there was an uproar among the crowd, and they all asked who Lu Kuan was.

Yao Dingyan's words quickly reached Zhao Chongzhao's ears.When seeing Yao Dingyan, Zhao Chongzhao asked with great interest: "I heard that Yao Qing found Yan Hui."

During this period of time, Yao Dingyan and Lu Kuan got closer and closer, and they had reached the point of confiding in each other.He used to think that Xie Zean could understand him, so he always looked at Xie Zean differently; now he felt that Xie Zean didn't understand him at all, and Lu Kuan was the one who understood him best.

Hearing Zhao Chongzhao's question, Yao Dingyan recounted Lu Kuan's origin, and finally praised Lu Kuan fiercely.

Zhao Chongzhao became interested, and made an appointment with Yao Dingyan to go to their house together after handling government affairs and meet Lu Kuan.

Yao Dingyan naturally agreed.

The meeting between Zhao Chongzhao and Lu Kuan went very smoothly. Lu Kuan has always been good at observing words and expressions, which made Zhao Chongzhao very happy.Xie Ze'an has been busy taking people from Taixue and Baichuan Academy to "internship" recently, and he can't take time off for a while, so Zhao Chongzhao can only have fun by himself.

Lu Kuan was quite different from other people in the court, he could always speak to Zhao Chongzhao's heart, Zhao Chongzhao fell in love with him all of a sudden, and ran to Yao's mansion when he had nothing to do.Yao Qingze benefited from Lu Kuan's favor, and saw Zhao Chongzhao more often. Within a few days, Zhao Chongzhao ordered Yao Qingze to be on duty in the imperial study.

Yao Qingze valued Lu Kuan even more, and he always treated him like a brother on weekdays.

Lu Kuan officially joined Yao Qingze's "small circle".Of course, the first thing he did was to get to know the people in Yao Qingze's "small circle", and the first thing he paid attention to was "Cai Yang".Shen Jingqing is Yao Qingze's eldest brother-in-law. He is narrow-minded and can't be used. Lu Kuan doesn't have much hope for him, so he is ready to make sure that he doesn't get into trouble.

This "Cai Yang" is different. "Cai Yang" is a juren with a serious reputation, and he used Cuju as an excuse to hook up with Zhao Chongzhao. No matter how you look at it, he is a good pawn.

It's just that this "Cai Yang" always looks a little weird. Others are busy preparing for the imperial examination after becoming a Juren, but he has been wandering around for many years, patronizing the part of running the Cuju Club.

Lu Kuan found an excuse to chat with "Cai Yang" alone: ​​"Brother Cai is not going to take the imperial examination?"

This "Cai Yang" is of course not the Cai Yang that Lu Kuan thought he was, he was Cai Dong, who was born in a hooligan and didn't know a few big characters. Wouldn't taking part in the imperial examination be courting death?He has started to read now, but he is too lazy to read by himself, so he asks some good-looking young men to read to him.As for how long he can hold on to the beautiful boy and how much he listens to, Cai Dong never insists.

Cai Dong said: "The imperial examination is too difficult. I don't want to squeeze this difficult single-plank bridge with others. There are tens of thousands of spacious roads in the world, so why just focus on the imperial examination."

Lu Kuan said: "Brother Cai has a good heart. However, there are thousands of ways in the world, and the best way to go is the way of a scholar. If you have a Jinshi background, many things will be easily solved."

Cai Dong raised his eyebrows, said "Oh", and replied: "I understand this truth, but unfortunately I'm not very educated, and going to the imperial examination will only bring shame on myself."

Lu Kuan hinted: "Yao's participation in politics is just the time for employing people. If you really want to stand out, you can start preparing now." He laughed, "Everyone can see your ability, I believe you will be able to serve Yao in the future." Participate in politics to solve problems."

Facing the olive branch offered by Lu Kuan, Cai Dong would not be so noble as to reject it straight away. He asked in confirmation, "Is it okay to write my article no matter how bad it is?"

Lu Kuan said: "It can't be too bad, but don't worry, I will give you 'advice' then."

Cai Dong and Lu Kuan looked at each other, feeling a sense of confidant: How despicable, how dirty, how limitless this guy is!marvelous!What a coincidence, so am I!

Cai Dong smiled and said goodbye to Lu Kuan.

The water is getting murkier.

Cai Dong thought of Xie Zean who was still busy outside, so he wrote a letter to Xie Zean, telling him that the capital was on fire, and if he didn't come back, Zhao Chongzhao would be coaxed away soon.

Xie Ze'an was a little surprised when he received Cai Dong's letter.

This guy Cai Dong is suddenly so helpful, he really can't see through it.The changes in the capital were within his expectations, and he would leave the capital just to lure the snake out of the hole and get Lu Kuan to act.No, not long after he left, Lu Kuan's darkness turned into light.

Enemies hiding in the dark are the scariest.

After going to the bright place, they will be restrained everywhere in doing things.

Xu Juncheng and the others are not blind.

Xie Ze'an burned Cai Dong's letter and set off for Beijing.It's already autumn, and the official road is full of autumn colors, and the mountains and fields are all golden.Xie Zean rode into the city and slowed down.

When Xie Ze'an walked outside the imperial study room, Zhao Chongzhao's hearty laughter came from inside.Looking out of the window, he saw Zhao Chongzhao and Yao Qingze having a happy conversation, as if they were talking about something very interesting.

Xie Ze'an was taken aback, somehow thinking that Zhao Chongzhao hadn't smiled so easily in front of him for a long time.

Seeing that the servants guarding the door wanted to report, Xie Zean paused and shook his head at them.He said: "Don't report it yet, I'll go to the Zhengshitang and come back later."

The servant was familiar with Xie Ze'an, and nodded when he heard the words, but did not make a sound.

Xie Ze'an transferred to Zhengshitang and reported the situation of this "internship" with Xu Juncheng.

Xu Juncheng didn't answer, but asked with a worried face: "You are relaxed, you can leave as soon as you say. This time you have been away from Beijing for so long, do you know that His Majesty and Lu Kuan are getting closer?"

Xie Ze'an said: "I know." He smiled, "They are better at making people happy, and it is good to have them by His Majesty's side."

Xu Juncheng glanced at him: "Saburo, you should be clear about the consequences of my dear friend Yuan Xianchen, right?"

Xie Ze'an said, "Has Your Majesty alienated you? Has he alienated other ministers in the court?"

Xu Juncheng was at a loss for words.

Xie Ze'an said: "Your Majesty has his own scale in his heart, and those who use it to amuse him will only use it to amuse him. He should not listen to their words and do outrageous things."

Xu Juncheng said: "You trust Your Majesty very much." He shook his head and vetoed Xie Ze'an's thoughts, "But have you forgotten? Your Majesty is the person who is most likely to be incited by others. Even if His Majesty will not listen to them now and do something, in the future What about you? It is a good thing that you have confidence in yourself and His Majesty, but this confidence should not be too blind."

Thinking of the picture of Zhao Chongzhao and Yao Qingze chatting happily, Xie Ze fell silent.

He always thought that he was sober enough, but Xu Juncheng made it clear that he realized that he hadn't been sober at all.What kind of person is Zhao Chongzhao?He should see it more clearly than anyone else.He coaxed Zhao Chongzhao to believe anything he said, and if other people coaxed him, Zhao Chongzhao could believe anything they said.

Xie Ze'an said: "Your Majesty is still young." He paused slightly, "It would be good to get in touch with other people more."

Xu Juncheng said, "That's not what your eyebrows said."

Xie Ze'an: "..."

Xu Juncheng said: "You are the same age as His Majesty, why don't you see you making friends with such a person?"

Xie Ze'an said: "Brother Qingze is rarely famous for his talent, and his talent is not bad. Lu Kuan is also the same. He can get Mr. Yao's "My Yanhui" and he is naturally superior. I might also make friends with them. Your Majesty is not us, he doesn't need to choose which way, if we keep helping him screen out the people he can contact, then he will never have his own judgment ability, It will only become a puppet at our mercy - I think that is not what you want, sir."

Xu Juncheng was silent for a moment, and said, "Sanlang, you are sometimes quite stubborn."

Who doesn't know that's wrong?But everyone wants Zhao Chongzhao to trust himself—or even only trust himself.Xie Ze'an's idea is actually a bit stupid to many people: he obviously has the opportunity to make Zhao Chongzhao obey him, but he still wants Zhao Chongzhao to learn to screen out the people around him.

What good would it do him?

So Xu Juncheng said that he is sometimes very stubborn.

Xie Zean smiled wryly.He also knows how to do what is best for him, but some things have unknowingly penetrated into his blood and bone marrow, and he can't change it even if he wants to.The experiences of the two lifetimes have created "Xie Ze'an". Even he himself sometimes has nothing to do with the stubbornness in his bones.

After seeing Xu Juncheng, Xie Ze'an went to find his immediate boss, Xu Yannian.Xu Yannian was still fat and white. When he saw Xie Zean, he smiled kindly: "Xie Shaoqing is back? Taichang Temple is about to get busy."

Xu Yannian explained to Xie Ze'an what to do next.

This year's autumn festival will be a big festival, and hunting has been added. Zhao Chongzhao has been bored for so long, it's time to go out and let the wind go.Taichang Temple was responsible for sacrificial offerings, and the arrangement of Qiushou was also within their scope of responsibility. Xu Yannian simply handed over this matter to Xie Ze'an.

As soon as they met, Xie Ze'an was given a new task, so Xie Ze'an could only go back to Taichang Temple to find someone to discuss.

After this discussion, the sky gradually darkened.

Xie Zean was about to leave with the others when a tall figure suddenly appeared outside the door.

Others commented on the visitor, and said with trepidation: "I have seen Your Majesty."

Xie Ze'an was stunned, and realized that he was too busy to look for Zhao Chongzhao.He also said: "I have seen Your Majesty."

Zhao Chongzhao nodded slightly, chatted briefly with the others, sent them away, and led Xie Zean to the bedroom without saying a word.

Xie Ze'an broke free to no avail, he could only say: "Your Majesty, let me go first."

Zhao Chongzhao clung even harder.

Xie Ze'an knew he was wrong, so he could only let Zhao Chongzhao mess around.

When he arrived in the sleeping hall, Zhao Chongzhao slammed the door shut, pushed Xie Zean against the door panel, and kissed him deeply.

Xie Ze'an obediently catered to Zhao Chongzhao's request.

Zhao Chongzhao had had enough kisses, he leaned forward, pressed on Xie Zean and asked his teacher: "Sanlang, why didn't you come to me when you came back? You have been away for so long, do you know how much I miss you? Why don't you come to me ? I miss you so much, but you only care about talking and laughing with others—”

Xie Ze'an explained: "I am discussing with them about autumn hunting."

Zhao Chongzhao said arrogantly: "I don't care, anyway, you don't want to get out of bed tomorrow, I won't let you have the strength to get out of bed."

Xie Ze'an: "..."

This guy is just looking for an excuse to lure him to indulge in sex, right?