King's Landing [Rebirth]

The next day, Wang Shu went straight to the shogunate with Sima Rong after finishing his administration.

Sima Rong had been exempted from slavery, but Wang Shuzhi still kept him around and did not arrange another residence for him. It seemed that he intended to have him double as a servant and aide, so the two still shared the same car. Sima Rong didn't know how to ride a horse, so he was happy and relaxed.

Out of the city gate, Wang Shuzhi suddenly patted his forehead and laughed, "I forgot one thing, Wang Chi, what was your original name?"

Although Sima Rong deliberately inquired about Yuan Feng's news, he only knew a little about Yuan Sheng's past, and he had no way of inquiring about what happened before he entered the Lu Mansion, so he had no choice but to bite the bullet and reply calmly: "The past is over, and the villain just I know that my name is now Wang Chi."

Wang Shuzhi shook his head when he heard it: "No, no, Wang Chi is a slave name, he needs to change it."

"The villain's status is low. It is because of the support of the prime minister that he is today. What's more, this is the name given by the prime minister. The villain thinks it is very good."

Wang Shuzhi nodded his forehead with Ruyi, and said with a smile: "Why are you still a villain, don't make people laugh when you go to the shogunate."

Sima Rong suddenly felt that his forehead was hot, and he was a little uncomfortable, so he quickly changed his words: "This subordinate remembers it."

"En." Wang Shuzhi nodded in satisfaction, "Then I won't change your name, I'll give you another name."

Sima Rong froze, raised his head and looked straight at him.

Wang Shuzhi thought to himself, and murmured: "Chi, Yan Ye, you are talented and clear-minded, how about calling you Yan Qing?"

As he spoke, he raised his eyes and looked into Sima Rong's dark eyes, and suddenly felt that there was a deep vortex in these black eyes, which made people unable to look away, and was stunned.

The carriage swayed lightly, and broken light came in from the cracks in the bamboo curtains. In the intertwined light and darkness, the two looked at each other, and they were both in a daze. There was silence in the small carriage.

In the end, it was Wang Shuzhi who came to his senses first, and smiled: "Why did it become a log? Don't you like it?"

Sima Rong recalled that he had no words in his previous life until his death, and he couldn't help feeling sad. He couldn't think of something that should be put on the mind of the elders, but now it was brought up by Wang Shuzhi, and his mind was a little confused for a while. : "The prime minister has a heart, and the subordinates like it very much."

Wang Shuzhi took a careful look at him, then leaned over to look at his expression: "What's wrong with you?"

Sima Rong quickly calmed down: "It's nothing, I'm just grateful."

Wang Shuzhi nodded and didn't ask any more questions.

The two arrived at the shogunate, got out of the carriage, and Sima Rong followed him in without turning his eyes.

After entering the meeting hall, a group of people came up to greet them and bowed their hands in salute. After straightening up, they raised their eyes and saw the young man behind Wang Shuzhi with extraordinary eyebrows and a looming demeanor, they couldn't help being stunned.

Wang Shuzhi stepped aside, raised his hand and pulled Sima Rong in front of him, and said with a smile: "The man next to me is called Wang Chi, whose name is Yan Qing, and I will be colleagues with you from now on."

Sima Rong smiled slightly, bowed his hands to the crowd, and greeted them one by one under Wang Shuzhi's introduction, and said humbly: "I am here for the first time in the shogunate, if there is something wrong with my actions, I hope you seniors will give you some pointers."

These staff members have long heard that there is a servant named "Wang Chi" who is very appreciated by the prime minister. They did not expect that this servant has been exempted from slavery and has entered and exited the shogunate. Treat him lightly, and return the gift with his hand.

Pei Liang saw Wang Shuzhi take his seat, hurriedly followed him, and said in a low voice: "Prime Minister, excuse me for talking too much, Wang Chi looks very angry, and I'm afraid he is not something in the pool. If you want to reuse him, you must think twice before acting." .”

Wang Shuzhi smiled softly: "What? Are you still afraid that he will turn the world upside down? Aiming high and far is the foundation of a man's life. Wang Chi's like this is exactly what I want. It's Mr. Lu who almost makes pearls and jade dusty. Looking at it now, I can't It's time to re-evaluate his vision."

"Because of this, the prime minister has to be more careful. It's not that Mr. Lu doesn't know gems, but that Wang Chi has nothing special in Lu's mansion. If the eight years of modesty and promises are all intentional, Doesn't it mean that he is extremely scheming?"

"Hmm..." Wang Shuzhi nodded indifferently, and said with a smile, "It seems that Mr. Lu's eyesight is not bad, but he can be reused. In this way, wouldn't I have acquired two talents at the same time?"

Pei Liang: "..."

Wang Shuzhi waved his hand at him: "There is no need to worry too much about this matter. Isn't my prime minister's shogunate a place where people are tolerated? Employers are not suspicious and others are not. Is it right to use some wine bags and rice bags for peace of mind?"

Pei Liang thought about it carefully, then nodded: "What the prime minister said makes sense."

Knowing that he was loyal, Wang Shuzhi didn't care. He just raised his eyes and looked at Sima Rong. Seeing that he was calm in front of those staff, and that he seemed to be superior to everyone else, he couldn't help but smiled slightly, and praised: "Pei Liang, You have good eyesight, too."

Pei Liang couldn't understand why.

Wang Shuzhi laughed loudly: "Okay, you go down first." He waved to Sima Rong, motioning him to sit beside him.

At this moment, someone sent an urgent report, Wang Shuzhi took it, unfolded it, and suppressed his smile.

Master Ji asked, "But is there any news from Yuzhou?"

Wang Shuzhi raised his eyes, his eyes were slightly sunken, and handed him the urgent report.

Everyone passed it around, and their colors changed one after another. Finally, it was passed to Sima Rong. Sima Rong only took a glance to understand that this was the investigation of the case in Yuzhou. master book.

Du Yue was the one who brought the congratulatory gift to Beijing. Du Yue passed by Yuzhou and stopped by to visit Mr. Liang, but after a meal, the congratulatory gift disappeared. Now it has been found out that Liu Qishan was cooperating with the people inside and outside, and the outside secretly sent the congratulatory gift It was the people sent by the prince who were transported away. Now the prince is ordered to conduct a thorough investigation, so he is investigating himself.

A person in the hall sneered angrily: "Prince, this is a thief shouting for a thief. It's really a good show."

Sima Rong was listening, but did not open his mouth, and Wang Shuzhi never asked him for his opinion, but after everyone discussed, he ordered: "Let's keep an eye on the congratulatory gift first, we are secretly investigating, so it is not appropriate to make a public announcement, temporarily stay still, and see what happens to the crown prince." What to do, we will make a decision at that time.”

When the two returned to the carriage, it was almost evening, Wang Shuzhi looked at him with a smile: "I haven't arranged any errands for you today, do you have any ideas?"

Sima Rong said: "Prime Minister is thinking of his subordinates, and his subordinates need to ask them for advice. There is no rush to serve the Prime Minister."

"Oh...you are too boring..." Wang Shuzhi shook his head, tapped his knuckles on his forehead, and said with a smile, "If I arrange an errand for you, you have to go to the shogunate every day, who am I to order?" go?"

Sima Rong: "..."

Wang Shuzhi looked at the scar on the side of his face, saw that the cut was extremely small and not obvious, then looked at the corner of his mouth, moved his knuckles down, and touched the scar lightly: "I didn't expect you to be reckless. At that time, you can be poked by a tree branch, does it still hurt?"

Sima Rong clenched his hands inexplicably, looked up at him, his mind suddenly went blank, and he just shook his head.

The corners of Wang Shuzhi's eyes were smiling, and he caught his sight. He paused with his fingers, and for some reason, he moved down another half an inch by a strange coincidence, pinched his chin lightly, and jokingly said, "Why is it not the face?" It's like fat? Is it because your eyesight is bad or the bronze mirror is stained with dust?"

Sima Rong: "..."

After Wang Shuzhi finished speaking, he was stunned for the first time. Seeing that his ears were reddish, but his face was mature and prudent, a smile appeared in his eyes again, and he said, "It's not true, he's thinner, and he needs to eat more."

Sima Rong: "..."

Back at the Prime Minister's Mansion, I heard that Lu Zixiu had visited today, and Wang Shuzhi sent someone to send a message back to invite him: "Tell him to go directly to the boat on the Qinhuai River, and I will wait for him there."

Then he went into the room and changed into his regular clothes. He didn't need Sima Rong to serve him. After changing, he glanced at him and said, "You don't have to go. Before it's dark, go out and buy some long gowns for yourself. You don't need to wear these short brown clothes in the future." gone."

Sima Rong answered yes, and saw him rushing out, standing there for a moment, a little distracted.

When Lu Zixiu boarded the boat, it was already dark, Wang Ting opened the curtain and invited him in.

There was no singing and dancing on the boat today. Wang Shuzhi was sitting inside drinking alone. When he heard the movement, he raised his eyes and looked up, laughed, and stretched out his hand to signal the opposite seat: "Brother Zuo Wu, please come in quickly. You don't need to be polite, sit down."

Lu Zixiu stopped the salutation, bowed his hands with a smile, and thanked him. After taking his seat, he glanced away, but he didn't see Sima Rong, and he was slightly surprised.

Wang Shuzhi saw that his face was calm, smiled and pretended not to know, after some greetings, he said: "The last time Governor Lu came to Beijing, I asked him about your wishes, and Governor Lu said that you indulge in mountains and rivers. , I have no intention of government affairs, I regretted it for a while, I didn't expect that there would be a surprise today."

Lu Zixiu smiled slightly: "Looking at the mention of Xinting in the prime minister's letter, Lu felt as if he had been slapped in the face. Only then did he realize that he was too self-willed. Everyone is responsible for the rise and fall of the country, and he should do his best for the court. It's just that Lu has lived in Shanshui for a long time. Among the bamboo groves, I am a little unfamiliar with the government, and I am afraid that I will disappoint the high expectations of the prime minister."

"How could it be? Wang Chi is by your side. He only knows that you have only learned a few things, and you are already impressive. You don't have to be so humble."

Lu Zixiu was even more surprised when he heard the words. Although Xindao Yuansheng was smart, he was cowardly after all. He was afraid of making mistakes in every word and action, and he was not restrained only in front of himself. Why did he suddenly get such a big compliment from the prime minister?

Wang Shuzhi took a sip and said with a smile: "By the way, Wang Chi has been exempted from slavery by me. He didn't want to change his name, so I gave him the word Yan Qing. From now on, when he regains his freedom, he can be regarded as a member of the shogunate."

Lu Zixiu's heart sank, his complexion changed slightly.

Wang Shuzhi looked at him with a smile: "Are you happy for him?"

Lu Zixiu was full of doubts, so he quickly collected himself, nodded with a smile, "I am naturally happy for him to be appreciated by the prime minister."