After the court, Prime Minister Zuo hadn't walked down the steps of the Hall of Supreme Harmony when an official in blue court uniform approached him and said in a low voice, "Your Majesty left Mr. Zhang to go to the imperial study."

Prime Minister Zuo was never overjoyed, when he heard the news, he didn't even frown, he just said: "It's nothing, the two of them can't make any trouble."

And in the imperial study room on the other side.

Lu Chen is explaining various reconstruction matters to Zhang Liangchen.

"This time you need to leave the capital to go to the flooded land. Be careful in everything. I will give you ten guards to protect you. If something goes wrong, your life will come first."

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

Zhang Liangchen knew that his task was not only to rebuild the disaster area, but also to implement the money for disaster relief, which would inevitably cause the actions of the left and right prime ministers.

And His Majesty giving him bodyguards at this time is enough to show His Majesty's attitude.

Lu Chen nodded. These ten guards were all people he had observed and trusted. In addition, Zhang Liangchen was also an old fox who had been in the court. He must be very vigilant. Thinking about it this way, Zhang Liangchen would definitely be safe. return to court.

"Your Majesty, I wonder who came up with these measures?" Zhang Liangchen was a little excited, "To tell you the truth, this man has great talent, and I dare to meet this gentleman."

Where is there sir?

Those are all the measures he summed up based on the experience of the past dynasties!

Lu Chen was overjoyed and didn't say it directly. Instead, he chose to hang a carrot in front of the donkey, and said casually: "Yes, as long as Aiqing helps me with something, and when Aiqing returns from disaster relief, I will naturally see you." That gentleman."

"Resolving Your Majesty's worries is the duty of a courtier, so how can I help you?" Zhang Liangchen said hurriedly, with a lot of twists and turns in his heart.

What does the emperor need him to do?Let him use the word help, which shows that this matter is difficult to handle.

Lu Chen didn't hold back, and took out five letters from the memorial, "I won't hide it from you, I'm short of people, very short."

Zhang Liangchen was taken aback by the straightforward words, before he could react, there were a few more letters in front of him.

"Zhao Aiqing, Li Aiqing, Wang Aiqing who resigned and returned to their hometown..."

Without Lu Chen's elaboration, Zhang Liangchen understood His Majesty's meaning instantly, why are you talking about this matter at this time?He must be asked to be a peacemaker and persuade those adults to return to the court!

Zhang Liangchen hurriedly knelt down, "Your Majesty, my ability is limited..."

Having served in the imperial court with those five officials for several years, Zhang Liangchen was very aware of their tempers, the five were either restrained and calm or relaxed.They have different postures, but they all have one thing in common, that is arrogance, the arrogance that comes from the bones.

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Zhang Liangchen was an official who dealt with real things, and he was relatively honest. He never knew how to get in touch with these good-looking literati who were good at flamboyant rhetoric.

Based on his understanding, since those five people resigned from office, they will not return to the imperial court. It is a waste of time to spend time on this matter.

"Your Majesty, there is nothing I can do."

Lu Chen was not surprised that the newly recruited helper shunned him with such words.

To put it in detail, Zhang Liangchen agreed to go to court only because of the future of the Li people and his children, and he really didn't have any loyalty and respect for the emperor.

"Zhang Aiqing." Lu Chen picked up the teacup on the table and took a sip, "Don't you want to see that gentleman?"

Zhang Liangchen was troubled, of course he thought about it, the person who can come up with such an ingenious measure to rebuild the disaster area must be amazing.

But he really didn't want to take on such a matter, it would be extremely difficult to get those five people back to court!

Lu Chen saw his entanglement, thought for a while and said: "I know this is a difficult situation for the strong, you just need to hand over these few letters to them, there is no need to persuade them."

Just send a letter?

Zhang Liangchen was taken aback, suspecting that there was something wrong with his ears, otherwise why would the violent emperor be so considerate?

Speaking of which, when he and the emperor met before, the emperor's temper improved a lot, and there was no trace of hostility around him, as if he was a different person.

Can a person really change so much?

Just as he was about to think about it, the teacup collided with the table and made a crisp sound.

Zhang Liangchen was startled, he raised his head, only to see the emperor holding a memorial in his white jade fingers, staring absently at the teacup on the table.

There was obviously no expression on his face, but one could easily feel his fatigue.

"Your Majesty..." This is what happened.

Before Zhang Liangchen finished speaking, he heard Lu Chen say softly, "...I was wrong."

This sentence seemed to be spoken unconsciously. Soon, the emperor realized that he was shocked, threw the memorial in his hand aside, stood up in a disguised manner, and frowned, "Did I give you face?" ? Sending a letter and pushing back and forth, don’t you want to live?”

"The minister knows the crime, and it is the duty of the minister to relieve the king's worries. The minister is determined not to disgrace the mission."

Zhang Liangchen hurriedly bowed to apologize, but he had his own thoughts in his heart.

The emperor finally realized that he was wrong, did he repent?That's why you changed your temper?

Before he had any thoughts, the emperor in black dragon robe picked up the memorial and waved at him.

"Weichen resigns." Zhang Liangchen put away the envelope, restrained his emotions and retreated.

The incense burner engraved with a five-clawed golden dragon radiated the scent of ambergris to soothe the nerves. The eunuchs and maidservants were waiting outside the door, and the emperor was the only one in the huge imperial study.

System: [The host was acting just now? 】

"Does it look like it? Does it look like it?" Lu Chen looked at the memorial expressionlessly, but said with some complacency in his heart.

like what?The system doesn't understand.

"Does it look like a subjugated tyrant who is sad and remorseful?"

system:? ? ?

Lu Chen had long suspected that the data in the system's analysis database was outdated, and now he said with understanding: "I don't think I can be as tyrannical as the original owner if I have my own minister, but if I am not tyrannical, it will arouse their suspicion."

"In order not to arouse their suspicion, we need to give them a reasonable explanation, understand, Gua Wazi?"

After Lu Chen explained to the system, he even teased it at the end.

System: [Will Mr. Zhang believe it? 】

"Yes." Lu Chen affirmed, "If he has no intention of usurping the throne, he will believe it."

***

On the other side, just as Lu Chen thought, Zhang Liangchen really believed it.

It coincides with a national crisis, and the emperor has no loyal ministers around him, so he regrets his past atrocities, which is understandable.

And the emperor's attempt to cover up the truth made him believe even more that His Majesty is sincerely repenting.

If His Majesty can really become as virtuous as before he ascended the throne, it would be a great blessing for the Great Yan Kingdom.

It's not that Zhang Liangchen doesn't resent the emperor's mocking of him before, it's just that compared to the ego, the Great Yan Kingdom is the most important.

The five letters were hidden in his sleeves, Zhang Liangchen straightened his cuffs and walked out of the palace.

"Master Zhang, please stay."

Hearing this voice, Zhang Liangchen stopped, turned around and looked over, the emperor's close servant Zhao Gonggong was standing on the white marble steps.

Eunuch Zhao trotted down, his breathing was still a little messy, he wiped his sweat with a white handkerchief, "Thanks for catching up."

"Eunuch, but what orders does Your Majesty have?" Zhang Liangchen was a little puzzled, after all, he just came out of the imperial study.

Eunuch Zhao said with a smile: "Master Zhang, please don't worry, it's not a headache. Hearing that your eldest son has been ill for a long time, His Majesty asked the slaves to go to the imperial hospital to call some imperial doctors, and he will go back with you."

The imperial physicians in the Imperial Hospital all treat illnesses of members of the royal family. Ordinary officials cannot let the imperial physicians leave the palace to treat illnesses without the emperor's will.

The imperial physician treats Brother Yao?

It has to be said that what the emperor did just resolved the big rock that was weighing on his heart.

Even knowing that this was the emperor's way to win him over, Zhang Liangchen couldn't help being excited. Brother Yao was already weak, and there were signs of premature death recently. He was really afraid that Brother Yao would die.

"Thank you, Your Majesty." Zhang Liangchen's voice trembled, and it was the first time that he thanked the emperor so sincerely.

On the way to the imperial hospital, Zhang Liangchen walked very fast, wishing he could drag an imperial doctor to see his son.

The existence of those five letters could still be felt in the sleeve of his right arm, Zhang Liangchen secretly thought that when he saw those five people, he should make peace for His Majesty.

Lu Chen, who was still in the imperial study, didn't know that the matter he casually mentioned to Eunuch Zhao made Zhang Liangchen feel good about him, and even helped him a lot soon after.

***

After finishing the political affairs, it was almost time for dinner, so Lu Chen went to his Oasis Palace.

At this time, Eunuch Zhao had already returned from the Zhang family, and he was two steps behind Lu Chen.

"How is Zhang Liangchen's eldest son?" Lu Chen asked casually.

Eunuch Zhao replied: "Young Master Zhang is weak and has a lung disease. The imperial doctor said that it will take five months to recuperate."

That means it's all right, Lu Chen felt relieved, and put this matter behind him, ignoring it.

"Is A Xiao still in my bedroom?"

Although Eunuch Zhao didn't go to the bedroom, the little eunuch below was clever, and the little eunuch would report whether Master Xiao left or not.

"Return to Your Majesty, Master Xiao has never left."

Lu Chen was happy in his heart, and smiled at Eunuch Zhao: "Okay, then go and set the meal, I will eat with A Xiao."

After dismissing the maids and eunuchs and letting them wait outside the door, Lu Chen entered the Ganquan Palace, before he entered, his eyes fell on the ground.

All I saw was that the original brown wooden planks were covered with a layer of fluffy carpet, which occupied a quarter of the floor of Ganquan Hall.

Black silk threads are embroidered on the edge of the white blanket, outlining the outlines of a few black dragons. Other than that, there are no decorations. It is magnificent and solemn, which is very suitable for Ganquan Hall. ? ?

What kind of carpet is laid well?The original body has never had such a thing in its memory, so how can it make people do it?

Lu Chen looked at the high-end white blanket, and then at his shoes. If he walked in with shoes on, he would probably have black footprints step by step.

Xiao Chen in the house heard the movement, got up and walked out from the room, saw this and walked in front of Lu Chen, knelt down, and was about to take off his shoes.

Lu Chen was startled, he suppressed his subconscious jumping away, and pretended to help him up naturally, "Don't be too polite, what's going on in the palace?"

Xiao Chen couldn't speak, so naturally he couldn't explain it, the little eunuch who had been waiting on Xiao Chen hurriedly said: "Godfather sent someone to clean it up."

Lu Chen glanced at the little eunuch, and remembered that this man was Eunuch Zhao's godson.

So it was Lao Zhao who made this moth again?

Said that Cao Cao Cao Cao arrived, Eunuch Zhao came out of the imperial dining room and came in small steps.

"Zhao Quanxing, what are you doing?"

Hearing the displeasure in the emperor's tone, Eunuch Zhao's heart trembled, but then he thought about His Majesty's temper becoming more and more gentle recently, so he plucked up his courage and said courteously: "Your Majesty likes it? It's been raining lately, and the ground is very humid. Master's pair of jade feet may not be able to withstand the cold."

As he said that, Eunuch Zhao narrowed his eyes and showed a smile that both you and I understand.

Know fart, who can understand?

Sadly, Lu Chen really understood.

He looked down at Xiao Chen stepping on the carpet with his bare feet, with no expression on his face, and his heart was about to blow Eunuch Zhao to pieces.

This old color.What kind of stuff does Embryo keep in his head every day so that he is so well-informed?The news of his foot fetish came out only yesterday, and today the bedroom is carpeted.

What is this for? !

Lu Chen wanted to teach Eunuch Zhao a good lesson, but thinking about Xiao Chen's timidity, he gritted his teeth and endured it, preparing to teach Old Zhao another lesson when he had the opportunity.

"Go, set the meal."

Eunuch Zhao didn't realize the imminent danger at all, he only thought that he had figured out what His Majesty was thinking, so he happily asked the eunuch and maid next to him to prepare a meal.

A qualified chief eunuch must be like him, worrying about the king's worries!

The eunuchs and maids left after setting the dishes, and Eunuch Zhao closed the door with good eyesight. Only the emperor and Master Xiao were in the huge palace.

"Are your feet cold?" Lu Chen said to him, "If you are cold, put on shoes and socks."

Xiao Chen nodded after hearing this, fetched his socks and shoes, sat on the couch and put them on.

It's just wearing shoes and socks, there's nothing to see, Lu Chen didn't want to look at it at first, but who knew that when he took a glance from the corner of his eye, he saw the scars and calluses on Xiao Chen's feet when he was wearing socks.

Xiao Chen's feet are white, and the shape of his feet is also good-looking. Just looking at the tops of his feet, one would think that this person is a pampered son, but from the soles of his feet, one can see the hardships he has suffered before.

The soles of normal people's feet are generally soft, and there are very few calluses and scars. Lu Chen feels a little uncomfortable. This child is only sixteen this year, and he has suffered so much while still a minor.

However, he didn't say anything, he wondered if he had any ointment for scars.

After the two had their meal, the maids put away the empty plates, and there were only the two of them in Ganquan Hall.

There was no memorial to deal with tonight, so Lu Chen wanted to cultivate a relationship with Xiao Chen.

If there is no accident, it will take about five or six months to disband the harem, and the two will continue to pretend for another five or six months. The relationship must be good.

Being an emperor is really tiring, especially when there are many people around who are familiar with Yuan Zhen's character.Thinking about it this way, being with Xiao Chen was the most comfortable time.

"Can you play chess?" Lu Chen took out the original chessboard.

Xiao Chen shook his head, he was actually taught to play chess, but after a long time, he also forgot.

Lu Chen sat on the couch and asked Xiao Chen to sit on the opposite side of the chessboard. He smiled, "Then let's play a simple backgammon."

Xiao Chen nodded, his eyes fixed on the chessboard, but most of his attention was on the opposite emperor.

The emperor's attitude towards him seems to be a little more casual?No, Xiao Chen suddenly remembered the quilt that the emperor covered him with yesterday. Should it be said that he is showing his true nature now?

"As the name suggests, backgammon is five sunspots or..." Lu Chen explained to him in detail, and after finishing speaking, he looked at him and said, "Do you understand?"

Xiao Chen nodded.

"Playing chess, there must be a reward if you win." Lu Chen thought for a while, his peach blossom eyes were crescent-shaped, and he said with a smile: "How about this, the winner can smack the other's palm with a brush."

Xiao Chen nodded again, his green eyes were like a cat's, and his whole body was soft under the light.

Beauty, Lu Chen sighed inwardly, his ears turned red, no matter how many times he looked at him, Xiao Chen was really a rare handsome man, especially those seductive eyes, really amazing.

A wisp of autumn wind blew in through the paper window, and the flames of the candle lamp flickered a few times. The bedroom was exceptionally quiet, only the sound of chess pieces falling into place could be heard.

In less than 5 minutes, the game of chess was over, Lu Chen looked at the backgammon in front of him with some doubts about life.

He has played backgammon for several lifetimes, and lost so easily?

Xiao Chen was also a little surprised.

——He has already handed over a few pieces, but he still won.

Lu Chen has never been playful, and if he loses, he loses. He stretched out his hand in front of Xiao Chen, and handed over a brush, the meaning was very clear.

Xiao Chen didn't expect the tyrant to be so forthright, he was a little surprised in his heart, but he pretended to be a little hesitant, he took the brush and didn't do it for a long time.

"Fight, I forgive you for your innocence." Lu Chen raised his chin.

Xiao Chen's lips trembled slightly, and his emerald green eyes sparkled like beads soaked in spring water, so beautiful that it made one's heart tremble.

Hitting the emperor's palm was still too difficult for the timid Xiao Chen, Lu Chen's heart softened, and just as he was about to say forget about it, his palm felt itchy.

It turned out that it was Xiao Chen who ran across his palm with the soft tip of the brush, Lu Chen couldn't help smiling, and when he raised his head again, he just saw the smile on Xiao Chen's eyebrows.

Obviously it was just a little itchy palm, but at that moment, Lu Chen's heart also itched.

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