Reborn Ugly

Xuan Wu only brought two guards, and under Xuan Chenyi's call, he walked into the court hall openly.

"Join the emperor."

"Get up."

Xuan Wu straightened his body, quietly looked at Xuan Chenyi on the high seat, no, he was not so much looking at Xuan Chenyi as he was staring at the dragon chair he made, the * in his eyes flashed past.

"Come here, give King Shu a seat." It is rare to give a seat in the court, unless it is a minister who has made great contributions to the court or a senior official.It is a precedent to give a prince, who is still the king of the fief.

The servants obeyed the orders, but the courtiers were not satisfied.

"Your Majesty, I don't think that King Shu is qualified to bestow the seat."

Xuan Wu glanced at the courtier, but didn't speak, he looked at Xuan Chenyi quietly with a smile, waiting for his next response.

"The rules are established. King Shu traveled long distances, and I gave him one, why not? Aiqing, you are too worried." Xuan Chenyi said haha, his tone was indeed undeniable.

Xuan Wu smiled, unrestrained, and unceremoniously sat down on the mahogany carved seat.

All the ministers looked left and right, and immediately fell silent when Jin Shi said, "It's time for the tribute."Xuan Wu sat there leisurely, not intending to get up.

"King Shu?" Seeing that he didn't move, Xuan Chenyi reminded him.

A smile spread from the corners of Xuan Wu's mouth, Yu Yu's eyes brightened, he looked sideways at Xuan Chenyi, and bowed his hands in salute.

"Your Majesty, there will be no tribute to Fucheng this year."

Xuan Chenyi was stunned, the minister was stunned, the entire hall was so quiet that everyone's gasps could be heard, this king is too bold.

Xuan Chenyi slapped the armrest of the dragon chair, and the crisp sound resounded throughout the hall. Those who were stunned immediately came back to their senses, looked at the majestic king on the dragon chair, and hurriedly lowered their heads.

"King Shu is joking with me?" His voice was very calm, without any emotion, like a knife scraping, but the people in the hall could still hear his suppressed anger.

Xuan Wu stood up, "I am not joking."

There was no smile on his face, and he calmly stated the fact.Xuan Chenyi stood up against the table, his face was full of anger, his voice of angry reprimand was like Hong Zhong, strong and powerful, piercing through the audience.

"You are so courageous, King Shu."

"I don't dare." Xuan Wumian was rarely serious. He raised his head and looked at Xuan Chenyi boldly. The latter looked at his awe-inspiring peach blossom eyes with unprecedented seriousness. His eyes were more defensive and probing.

"Fucheng pays tribute every three years. All the tributes are the hard work of the people. Your Majesty also knows that Fucheng is located in a remote location, close to the desert, often encounters wind and sand, and rains are rare all year round. The people can only meet food and clothing. Three years have to pay tribute to the imperial court. In recent years, Fucheng has encountered wind and sand repeatedly. The crops are basically difficult to grow, but the imperial court has no assistance at all. You have to pay tribute to the imperial court. Your Majesty, isn’t this killing the people of Fucheng? ?”

What he said was full of righteous indignation, but it was also true. The climate and environment in Fucheng became worse and worse. Only then did Xuan Wu's request be accepted without hesitation, Xuan Wu, Xuan Wu, for Xuan Xuan, there is no need for Xuan Wu to exist.Thinking of this, Xuan Wu's heart became more sad, and his hatred became more intense.

However, it can only be considered that Xuan Wu made a mistake in his judgment. He has also been in touch with the situation in Fucheng back then. Maybe it was because his self-confidence was too inflated. He was full of confidence in the construction of Fucheng, but the sky is not what people want. Yes, people can't beat the sky after all.Therefore, Xuan Wu felt a little anxious, he planned to give up Fucheng, and the action was about to start.

It has to be said that what he said touched Xuan Chenyi a little bit, the latter didn't know what he was thinking, so Xuan Wu continued to speak.

"The last time I paid tribute to Fucheng, the tribute was reduced. It was hard for the people to extract it from their mother-in-law. Fucheng has reduced taxes for three years. If His Majesty wants to pursue it, I will bear it alone."

Xuan Wuzheng stared at Xuan Chenyi sternly, he straightened his chest, raised his head slightly, his eyes were piercing, bursting out with fiery light, his righteousness was evident in his face, and his righteousness was awe-inspiring.Xuan Chenyi's heart skipped a beat, his spirit was composed.

"Your Majesty, all these are just one-sided words of King Shu. Tribute is indispensable. By doing this, King Shu simply does not take His Majesty and the court seriously."

A minister stood up and rebutted.

The corner of Xuan Wu's mouth curled into a contemptuous smile, and he squinted at the minister, "Your Excellency, are you saying that this king deceived His Majesty?"

"Ministers must have stayed in the capital for a long time and can't hear what's going on outside." After saying that, he glanced at Xuan Chenyi intentionally or unintentionally. That’s right, the people are displaced, have you seen it? The mountains are high and the emperor is far away, those poor places will be squeezed by the bureaucrats, and the taxes are double or even multiple times higher than usual, do you know?”

"If my lord thinks that this king is deceiving the king, I don't mind taking my lord to Fucheng to see what kind of life the people outside are living when you are having fun."

He spoke very calmly, but every word hit people's hearts hard.The hall was quiet, and it was difficult for some people to show guilt on their faces.

After a long time, Xuan Chenyi said: "Retire from the court." Then he walked away.

Xuan Wu looked at Xuan Chenyi's leaving back, and a wicked smile flashed in his eyes.

Xuan Chenyi returned to the harem with a heavy heart, Xuan Wu's words kept echoing in his ears.

"The mountains are high and the emperor is far away. Those poor places are squeezed by bureaucrats. Do you know that?"

"The people are displaced, have you seen it again?"

Xuan Wushu was heartbroken, his words hit Xuan Chenyi's heart hard, he only cared about dealing with his own affairs in the previous life, only cared about talking about love with Li Xin, only cared about...but he forgot a very important thing... The important thing is that he is a king, and he has the responsibility to love his people, but in his heart he only harbors his own selfishness.

"Shaoqing, do you think I have failed as an emperor?"

Xuan Chenyi told Li Xin exactly what Xuan Wu said, Li Xin frowned, not knowing what he was thinking.

"It's a failure, so what are you going to do now?"

Li Xin's direct admission was another heavy blow to Xuan Chenyi's heart, he made a gesture of covering his chest in sadness, "Shaoqing, you are too straightforward."

"No one has reported what Xuanwu said. Let me think about it again. Do you remember what Xuanyuan said in Gaia? Xuanwu must not be allowed to leave the capital."

What Xuan Chenyi didn't know was that Xuan Wu had no plans to leave the capital this time, and basically brought all his soldiers and horses with him.

Li Xin pondered for a while, grabbed Xuan Chenyi's sleeve, and said: "Xiaochen, I should also prepare, just in case."

Xuan Chenyi knew what he said, stared at Li Xin quietly, seeing his firm gaze, after a long time, he sighed helplessly, "Okay."

But he was thinking about another thing, how could there be no news about Xuanyuan.

As for Gaia, Xuanyuan wandered around boredly for a few days and Wusun didn't move at all. He was really bored, no, he wandered to Liming again.

"Let me tell you, are you too busy and have nothing to do, always running this way, you don't pay attention to your mother... Mrs. Wusun."

Liming Yu seemed to be impatient, but he was actually very happy in his heart. It was not his wish to stay in Wusun Mansion holding his breath. Fortunately, Xuanyuan "reported on time" every day.

"Ahhh, don't worry, I avoided those old things in your house." Li Ming rolled his eyes at these words, "My house is old, what about yours? Little ones?"

Liming looked at Xuanyuan's embarrassing look with slightly teasing eyes, and suddenly found it funny in his heart.

Xuanyuan curled his lips and looked out the window, "Li Ming, why do you stay here?"

His words made Li Ming startled, his face turned to the window, Xuanyuan on the window sill had his feet crossed on the window sill, his back leaning against the edge of the window, his hands crossed his chest, the violent wind blew his hair, and it fluttered on his shoulders.He also just asked casually, understanding is one thing, feeling is another, he is not Li Ming, so he is not qualified to say empathy.

When he thought Liming would not answer, Liming had already answered him.

"Why are you staying here? Didn't I say that I want to help you guys, help Li Xin." He said it so casually that Xuanyuan thought he was just perfunctory.

Xuanyuan curled his lips and remained silent.

One was leaning against the window to enjoy the wind, and the other was sitting on the edge of the bed enjoying the beautiful scenery. Silence instantly became the most beautiful endorsement.

Xuan Wu had achieved the purpose of the court meeting and went straight back to the post house. Mo Lin had already completed the task and came back. Looking at Xuan Wu who was still in a good mood, Mo Lin didn't know what kind of mood he should be in.

"Little Mo Lin, don't you always make a face, come on, give me a smile." Xuan Wu stepped forward and pulled the corners of Mo Lin's lips, forcing the corners of his mouth to rise, but Mo Lin remained indifferent.

"If you don't smile, I will give you a smile." Then, he leaned in front of Mo Lin and showed a smile that fascinated all sentient beings. His peach blossom eyes were shining, the corners of his lips were drawn to the base of his ears, and a few wrinkles appeared at the corners of his eyes.

Mo Lin knew that he was genuinely happy this time, so he took his hand and lowered it, and said helplessly, "My lord."

Xuanwu waved his hands boringly, "Nah, Mo Lin is going to preach again."

Xuan Wu looked Mo Lin up and down, today Mo Lin's blue gown, white collar and white belt, and white headband are bright in color, echoing the collar and belt, looking like a crown jade, quite elegant The demeanor of the son.

He suddenly hugged Mo Lin into his arms, and he could feel the strong masculine breath on his body.Mo Lin's body was stiff and he didn't dare to move. Xuan Wu hugged him like a piece of wood, feeling dissatisfied, and squeezed his waist mischievously, which made Mo Lin exclaim: "Ah, what are you doing?" Well?"

He even forgot the honorific title, Xuan Wu never tired of it, he knew that Mo Lin was ticklish, so he let go of him in his arms, and moved his hand around his waist, Mo Lin jumped away regardless of his status, and pushed Xuan Wu to the ground with great force, After he reacted, he looked down on the ground frowning and grinning, those charming peach eyes were full of accusation and watery.

"My lord...my lord, this subordinate didn't mean it." Mo Lin felt uneasy, Xuan Wu often teased him, but this was the first time that Chi Guoguo teased him, and he was just a conditioned reflex.

Xuan Wu glared at him angrily, "Don't help me get up yet."

Mo Lin went to pull his hand, and lifted him up from the ground. Xuan Wu felt so angry that he had nowhere to vent his anger. He could only stare at Mo Lin.

Mo Lin pouted and lowered his head aggrievedly, waiting for the blow. He didn't do it on purpose. Who knew Xuan Wu was so light, and he didn't use much force.

Xuan Wu rubbed his waist, gritted his teeth, and squeezed out a sentence, "Mo Lin, you've learned a lot, ah."

"My lord, this subordinate didn't do it on purpose." Mo Lin defended himself weakly.

Xuan Wu hummed, turned his head, "Come here, rub it for me."

Mo Lin raised his eyes, helplessly, stroked his waist, the warmth in his rough palm touched his skin through the fabric, Xuan Wu's heart trembled, his face was solemn.

There was silence for a while, and after a while, Xuan Wu said solemnly: "Mo Lin, what do you think of Yanfu?"

"The terrain is excellent, the climate is pleasant, and the land is rich." After being with Xuanwu for many years, knowing that Xuanwu wanted to discuss serious matters with him, these twelve words are his summary of Yanfu.

"What do you think is better between Fucheng and Yanfu?"

Mo Lin glanced at him suspiciously. Is there any need to ask this question knowingly?He believed in Xuan Wu's ability, so he answered honestly, "Yanfu."

The answer to Mo Lin was as expected, Xuan Wu asked again: "What about Yanfu and the capital?"

Mo Lin was silent for a while, and understood his purpose, "It depends on the situation."

Xuan Wu nodded in satisfaction, signaling Mo Lin to stop what he was doing, saying that Mo Lin's massage skills are really impatient, and he will continue next time.

"Yes, it depends on the situation." He stroked the jade pendant on his body, which was given to him by the former queen. He has been wearing it by his side for so many years, and the color of the rope of the jade pendant has become pale, but in his heart The scars are getting deeper.

Xuan Wu Xuan Wu, thinking of this name, his eyes darkened, and Mo Lin couldn't see anything from inside.Xuan Wu, this name that I hate so much but has to accompany my whole life.

It turned out that he had always been a stain on the late emperor.Xuan Wu knew this a long time ago. Despite this, the first empress loved him very much and regarded him as her own son. However, the more the first empress liked him, the more the late emperor ignored him.He didn't understand it all the time, and he worked very hard to be strong. He hoped that Emperor Xian would take a look at him, but when he heard Emperor Xian say, "Xuan Wu is the stain of my life", all the beliefs in his heart collapsed instantly.Xuan Chenyi and Xuanyuan are also the children of the former emperor, just because they were born of the former empress, is this their destiny?He Xuan Wu has always disbelieved in fate, so, more than ten years ago, he planned the fire, and his purpose was to let Xuan Chenyi die.However, he did not harm the heart of the former queen.

Xuan Wu, although everything is gone, but that bit of conscience still exists.And just a little bit.