half life slave

Chapter 106

At the end of winter, the studies in the upper study room and the Huangji Gate Wing Room are coming to an end.

King Rui Shenyu has recently come up with an ingenious idea of ​​rewarding palace servants—specially ordering someone to create a batch of golden beans.When Jufan is in a good mood, he throws it away casually, watching the maids serving him in the palace scrambling to pick it up. The beans are round and rolled everywhere. For the low-ranking maidservants in the palace, it is nothing less than an excellent reward.

Shen Yu obviously never tires of this game. It seems that at this moment, he got up and respectfully sent away the master Chu Duo, then sat down again, stretched out his hand and quickly grabbed a handful from his sleeve, and then raised the thing in his hand in the gesture of a celestial girl scattering flowers. As soon as he let it go, there was a series of clanging sounds in the wing room, and his new toy golden beans rolled everywhere on the ground.

It just so happened that Lin Sheng was sent by Rong Yu to take stock of the calligraphy and ink used in the wing room. When he walked in and saw this scene, he felt incredible.

Shen Yu had seen him a long time ago, and was very satisfied with his surprised expression at the moment, and said with a crisp smile, "Xiaolin Dianbo came at the right time, Gu is offering rewards here, so you can join in the fun too." He said with a leisurely smile, "The slaves have worked hard for a year, and the master should be rewarded as usual."

Lin Sheng was taken aback for a moment, and then his face flushed red. During the ten years he had served Lin Rongyu, he had never been humiliated like this. The master gave him a reward and no one would pick it up on the ground. He laughed and laughed. He gritted his teeth. He said in his heart that he was determined not to do such an unscrupulous thing.

It's just that no matter how embarrassing and annoyed he can't attack, he tried his best to suppress his anger under the court etiquette, and lowered his eyes not to look at Shen Yu.

"Xiaolin Dianbo doesn't seem to like these rewards, or does he think he's not a servant? Not a lonely servant?" Shen Yu asked with a smile, and the voice seemed to be drawn out slowly, "Perhaps it should be said that you were the servant of the admiral eunuch, I can't complain, I don't usually look humble and obedient, but I complied with the sentence that the upper beam is not straight and the lower beam is crooked."

No matter how good Lin Sheng's chances are, he has practiced in the inner court for so many years, so it's nothing to deal with a few sarcasm, but he couldn't hide his surprise when he found that the other party was just a child with incomprehensible traits that far exceeded his age. vicious.

The corners of his mouth twitched twice, Lin Sheng tried his best to force out a dry smile, leaned forward and said, "I thank Your Highness for your kindness. It's just that I have never served His Highness before, so I dare not take the reward rashly. I'd better leave it to everyone in Yude Palace."

After hearing this, Shen Yu got up abruptly, perhaps not reconciled to Lin Shengshang's ability to answer calmly, he waved his sleeves and pointed at the golden beans all over the floor, and raised his voice to order, "Don't you dare to give Gu face, I want you to pick it up, one by one. I have to pick them all up, if you don’t pick them up today, Gu will not let you go.”

Lin Sheng's face turned pale, and there was no Rong Yu to protect him right now, and Shen Yu's request to him was only to bend down to pick up the reward money. For a royal servant, even the order was humiliating. , and he could not help but disobey.

Standing with his hands down, he clearly had nothing to do, so he could only stiffen his back and make the last desperate resistance.

"Who dares to disobey King Rui's order? Tell him and I will punish him."

Laughter came suddenly, and what caught the eye was the bright yellow forged brocade dragon robe, the color was extremely eye-catching, as bright as the morning sun.The emperor stepped in, followed by the admiral and eunuch in gold-woven python robes.

Seeing that Lin Rongyu turned a blind eye to the mess around him, he still walked with high spirits, his eyes clear and calm.A layer of coldness flashed across Shen Yu's face, but he changed into a sweet smile in an instant. He got up and saluted Shen Hui respectfully, "Why is the father here now? It's going to snow outside today, It's hard for the emperor to go so far just to see his son, and it's really unfilial to say that."

Shen Hui looked at him and smiled, "Where are there so many talkers, but you have the sweetest mouth, you are not big, but you have a lot of thoughts. Just now I heard that someone disobeyed your orders, is there such a thing?" He looked back at Rong Yu, his eyes became extremely soft, "You must not be a factory official, you, the school inspector, always know the rules the most."

Shen Yu turned around with a natural expression, smiled gently at Rong He, and said in a childish voice, "Of course not. My son originally prepared some reward money in his purse to reward the palace servants, but the purse was old and a little threadbare. Before the reward goes down, the money is scattered all over the place, so I casually complained to the people in Yude Palace, who told them not to take good care of my son's things."

"What a big deal, it's the Chinese New Year now, and the palace people have served them wholeheartedly for a whole year, so you should be a little more lenient to them. Let's go, come back to the Hall of Mental Cultivation with me, I have someone prepare a mutton pot that you like, and call you Brother, we have a lively meeting." Shen Hui took Shen Yu with one hand, turned around and said with a smile, "You are tired too, go back and rest, and come back later."

Rong and Qiao agreed, and watched their father and son leave.Stepping out of the side room, Lin Sheng couldn't help asking, "How long has Long Live been listening outside?"

"What?" Rong Yu asked with a smile, "Are you afraid that you haven't listened to everything, that it won't damage his impression in the emperor's heart?"

Lin Sheng was startled, and couldn't help complaining fiercely, "That's what he is. He abuses people so badly, and he should let the Long Live Lord know. See how well he pretends in front of the emperor. Who knows that he is full of viciousness in the open and in the dark. But He is still a child, so mean and scheming, fortunately he is not the crown prince, otherwise everyone in the world would have taught him to be scheming."

Lin Sheng shook his head and sighed after seeing the face and saying nothing, "It seems that it is useless to change the master. With such a temper, I don't know who to follow. Now it's all over. I think he is serious about fighting with you."

In the evening, Rong and Zi went to the Nuan Pavilion, and because lamb was used for lunch, Shen Hui ordered the dining room to replace the dinner dishes with light vegetables and Gorgon fruit jujube porridge.

He used very little, and ordered the waiter to step back after the meal, and after taking a slow sip from the teacup, he asked, "I heard everything about today, the second brother is using it to make things difficult for Lin Sheng. I'm afraid it's not just this time, why didn't you tell me earlier?"

In fact, Rong Yu didn't bother to talk about it, so he just smiled and said, "I know someone will tell you sooner or later, so it doesn't matter, if you endure it for two more days, it will make you feel more distressed, and it's not too much to win your favor. "

Shen Hui frowned, "You're full of Huqin! I know what you're thinking, don't you just think that since I've entrusted you with his affairs, you don't want to break your promise to me, don't you want to disappoint me?"

With a smile on his face, he smiled gently at him, "Actually, it's nothing. He's still a child with a lot of temper. Using this as an excuse to embarrass me is nothing more than a prank."

Shen Hui frowned and shook his head, "Humiliation of the palace people, indulgence in extravagance, is clearly a lack of virtue. Forget it, I have already hinted at him. After the new year, if there is no idea to improve, it is time to beat him up."

Sighing, he said confidingly, "He resents you because of his own thinking and jealousy. How can I not hear you when you talk to me over and over again? On the surface, he is pretending I have to be friendly enough to you. You know how many people in this palace, let alone outside the palace, look at you with envy and dislike you, wishing to find a mistake and pull you down from this position. I have a suspicion against you. Although it is impossible to guard against, you should know how to make good use of your advantages. Your biggest backer is me. I have told you many times, but I have never seen you make good use of it. "

This is not entirely true. Today is different from the past. Rong and nature know when to be intimidated, when to be gentle, and when to sacrifice the banner of Shen Hui in a reasonable way. However, Shen Yu is involved. It's a personal grievance, and the other party is a child. Could it be that he complains and sues every now and then?

After thinking about it for a long time, Rong Yu also sincerely confide in his thoughts, "I don't want to say more, because King Rui is young, but I never think that all children are innocent, no matter how young they are, they have their own thoughts. Of course I don't want to disappoint your entrustment, but I still feel sorry for King Rui. It sounds boring, but I will not kill Boren. Boren died because of me. If his biological mother is still alive, it will make him feel If I get more love, maybe I won't be so paranoid."

Shen Hui looked at him deeply, and sneered for a long time, "I haven't gone out on errands for a while, and my heart is soft again? My head is full of fallacies. According to you, the person he should hate the most is me, and I provoke everything from."

Rong Yu thought for a while, then smiled and said no, "Everyone in the world only hates the treacherous villains around the emperor, and the confidante, even if there is an Anshi Rebellion, the white-haired Gong'e will still sit around and remember Xuanzong. That's it for the back."

His eyes were soft and soft, and they lingered on Shen Hui's face. Although his appearance seemed to be pretending to be relaxed, it had a natural charm in another way. Shen Hui couldn't stop laughing when he heard it, and stretched out his hand to pinch his jaw, "You Now that you are thick-skinned, are you comparing yourself to Concubine Yang? Well, I can’t say no to you, so I can only spoil you like Xuanzong doted on Concubine Yang. You can’t let your reputation be in vain.”

They looked at each other and smiled, and soon Rong Yu was wrapped up by Shen Hui and fell all the way to the couch.

The gilt curtains dragged the floor, and the room was filled with warm fragrances. In the midst of ambiguity and ecstasy, no one noticed that there was an unlucky meaning behind those nondescript metaphors.

Just after the Shangsi Festival in the 14th year of Tianshou, Concubine Duan called Yuan Taiqing, the eldest daughter of the minister of rites, Fan Ying, the granddaughter of the British grandson, Xu Min, the daughter of the Marquis of Jiading, and others into the palace to enjoy the cherry blossoms.

Everyone in the palace knew this time, and this move was intended to formally select the crown prince for the crown prince.

The cherry blossoms in Shanglin Garden have been carefully cultivated for several years and new products are continuously offered by the Ministry of Internal Affairs. They have gathered almost all the precious varieties in the world. Although there are a few plants with different flowering periods, they are enough to dazzle people.

Sitting under the cherry tree were several young girls who were as delicate and beautiful as flowers. Sometimes they sipped tea and chatted, and sometimes they watched flowers and wrote poems. The Huilong Temple is better, or the Gaoliang Bridge in the west of the city is better, and the topics cover a wide range of topics.

During the period, the emperor and the imperial concubine just listened with a smile, and occasionally encouraged them to say more, especially the freshest and most interesting things outside the palace.In fact, the palace servants who were present were also curious in their hearts, and they probably didn't want to know the outside world, even the noble concubine.It's a pity that she has reached the age of motherhood, and it is difficult for her to pretend to be dignified in front of these little girls.

Earlier, Rong Yu asked Shen Hui out of curiosity which lady he would like to be the crown princess, and his answer was Yuan Taiqing, the daughter of the Minister of Rites.During the summer solstice banquet three years ago, he already felt that the Yuan family was generous and stable, with a beautiful appearance, not the most outstanding talent, but he was worthy of his family background, and he thought that the most important thing for a future mother of the country was to be calm and calm. Because of some trivial things, I messed up my senses.

At this moment, the girls talked about the fact that the price of loquats in the capital had skyrocketed recently due to rumors that King Rui was interested in Dongshan loquats, and they couldn't stop laughing afterward.Even Shen Hui felt guilty. It was really a rage to spread the preferences of the palace nobles to the outside world, which made the common people not even eat the ordinary loquat.

While talking, he turned to look at the crown prince who was sitting silently aside, with a downcast expression, and asked with a smile, "Fortunately, brother Xian has not shown any special hobbies in eating, otherwise, I'm afraid there will be more noise outside."

Fan Ying, the granddaughter of the Duke of England, was born in the general family. She has a straightforward temper and said straightforwardly, "Although Your Highness doesn't like any food, everyone knows that he has a good temperament. The emperor doesn't know. Nowadays, almost everyone in Beijing is rushing to invite you The best musicians are raised in the house, and they only wait to teach the girls of their own family, and maybe they will win the favor of His Highness in the future, and they will be on the rise from then on."

All the girls smiled knowingly.The prince had no expression on his face, as if what they said had nothing to do with him.After chatting for another moment, Shen Hui winked at Rong Yu, and then said, "I have something to do, so I won't accompany you. You young people have their own fun, and I'm always here, so you too." The crown prince urged, "Brother Xian, stay here. Lunch will be placed in Baoben Palace in a while. You and the imperial concubine will do your best to be a landlord."

All the girls were overjoyed and hurriedly got up to send them off.But I heard the prince say, "When I came here, I ordered them to put lunch in the Changchun Palace. I am really not feeling well today. Please forgive me. Father, Xu Erchen, please leave first." .”

Some people couldn't hold their breath, and they were surprised when they heard this.Shen Hui was slightly taken aback, and asked in a gentle tone, "Why is the crown prince feeling unwell? It's time to send an imperial doctor to take a look."

"Don't bother. My son caught a little bit of wind last night, and it's not a big problem right now." Shen Xian lowered his eyes, looking somewhat resentful, "It's just that his throat is a little dry, and if he talks too much, he will It hurts, nothing else."

The meaning of this excuse was too obvious, Shen Hui immediately frowned and his face sank.Knowing his displeasure, Rong Yu took two steps forward and said softly, "The wind was a bit strong last night, so today's spring is even colder. Long live Lord, go back quickly, and be careful not to catch a cold."

Shen Hui's brows relaxed, his tense face softened slightly, he nodded slightly, without saying anything, turned around and left Shanglin Garden slowly.

From the beginning to the end, Shen Xian looked slightly gloomy.And that Miss Yuan Taiqing, who was deeply favored by Shen Hui, showed her delicacy and stability throughout the whole process. From the prince's refusal to accompany her to the time when she gave an obviously absurd reason to prevaricate, she did not show the slightest surprise or unhappiness. Will not be affected by small things mood and the overall situation.

It's just that such a dignified expression that can't express emotion or anger is certainly because of good self-cultivation and good family education, but it's probably also because she doesn't like it that much in her heart.