half life slave

Chapter 13 The Night Visit

On February 39th of the [-]th year of Shengping, the emperor collapsed in the East Nuan Pavilion of the Hall of Mental Cultivation.

After Emperor Daxing's funeral, Zigong stopped in the main hall of Qianqing Palace, obeying the edict, the country must not be without a king for a day, so the crown prince ascended the throne in front of the spirit three days later, and the year name was given by heaven.

For three consecutive days, all civil and military officials in Beijing and the wives of the third rank and above all wore mourning clothes and cried outside the Sishan Gate.

The whole palace was completely plain, and Rong Yu changed into plain clothes, wearing black gauze on his head and a black rhinoceros horn belt around his waist, kneeling in the ranks of maids and servants.

Gao Qian, the supervisor of ceremonies, said "Sorrow", and there was a thunderbolt of crying in the surroundings, and the mourning and howling resounded through the sky.Rong Yu couldn't cry bitterly, and likewise, he couldn't forget the face of Emperor Daxing when he was about to leave.

Looking at Shen Hui leading the crowd to worship in front of the spirit from a distance, thinking about the handsome face that is about to cry at this moment, I always feel that in the next moment, it will overlap with the smiling and smug look in the Hall of Mental Cultivation .

In fact, he didn't care too much about Shen Hui's actions that day. After all, he had made enough efforts, but he still didn't get the attention he deserved. For him, there must be sorrow and pain that he can't let go of.

What's more, as an emperor, being heartless and ruthless is the norm. Rong Yu just doesn't understand why Shen Hui still keeps himself until now. People who have witnessed such a scene should be exiled even if they are not given death. What residual value can be tapped?

After crying, he turned his head and was about to move to the palace. Rong and the maids and maids were in charge of tidying up, while he was sorting out calligraphy and ink books in the Cuiyun Pavilion. It happened that Gao Qian came to look for him. Before he could welcome him out, Gao Qian had already Walking in with a smile, he walked in first.

At first glance, Gao Qian lost a lot of weight, but he still looked older.Rong Yu still saluted him as before, but he bowed his hands back and said with a slight smile, "You will soon be promoted to the chief inspector of ceremonies, while I am dying, so you don't have to be so polite to me, an old man."

Rong Yu smiled lightly, knowing that Gao Qian was telling the truth, since the new emperor ascended the throne, everyone believed that he would be promoted to the highest rank of servant in the palace in a short time, and would be in charge of all affairs of the palace.

However, within three to five days, he had already clearly felt the courtesy and politeness of others, which naturally contained a lot of flattery.On the other hand, Gao Qian must also suffer some unprecedented cold reception - the so-called people take tea to cool down is an eternal truth.

Somewhat sad for him, Rong Yu leaned forward and said, "The palm print is a reminder, the villain dare not forget it. You are in your prime, so you shouldn't say such self-harming words."

Gao Qian was startled for a moment, then nodded with a smile, "The emperor did not choose the wrong person, and I did not miss him. Although you are young and proud, you are not arrogant. You know how to advance and retreat, and you are also literate. I was back then." Patting Rong Yu on the shoulder, he replied, "From now on, if you serve well, you should have the opportunity to witness a splendid and prosperous age by the emperor's side."

Rong Yu bowed his head and remained silent, feeling ashamed of his praise. As for the so-called prosperous age, it was even more vague. What happened in the Hall of Mental Cultivation is still with him. He understands that he has no right to choose, but he can follow a master like Shen Hui , I'm afraid there may not be a chance to start well and end well.

Gao Qian looked at his expression, seemed to guess what he was thinking, shook his head and sighed, "Forget about the past, people have to look forward. At that time, the emperor saved you because he couldn't bear to see you being killed innocently. Although it is a coquettish decree, it is also loyal to you. If you want to worry about this, you will fail his good intentions. There is still a long way to go. You must know that it is your duty to serve the emperor well. Say At this point, I just happen to have something to ask for your help right now."

Rong Yu raised his eyes and asked, "What are your orders?"

"It's not an order, but I'm asking for your help." Gao Qian waved his hand, with a worried look on his face, "Emperor Daxing's Zigong is about to move to Shouhuang Palace, but the emperor has not issued an order for King Qin to return to the capital. Everyone has their own thoughts, and the officials are all staring at him eagerly. After all, King Qin is the eldest son of Emperor Daxing, and his son does not come to the funeral when his father dies.

This is really a tricky question, Rong Yu frowned and asked, "What does the emperor say about this matter?"

Gao Qian sighed softly, "Just imitating the national mourning system during Emperor Xiaozong's time, the princes and princesses who are entrusted outside are the same as officials from other places, and they can mourn locally. I love King Qin very much."

It was because he loved that person too much that he provoked this person's resentment.Shen Hui cared so much about his elder brother, how could he let him easily step into Gyeonggi again.

Rong Yu didn't really want to cause this trouble, but he still asked politely, "Then what can the villain do in the palm of his hand?"

"Of course I want you to persuade the emperor." Gao Qian frowned immediately when he saw him, and smiled even more. "Don't underestimate yourself, you still have some weight in the emperor's heart. I grew up watching the emperor, and I know him very well. He seldom trusts anyone, but he only trusts you. You might as well take advantage of the emperor's good mood to speak up, King Qin will go to Beijing, and limit the number of his followers, not to mention that all supporters of King Qin in the court have been wiped out. I don’t think anyone would risk the power of the world to bring up the national struggle. The emperor can rest assured that this move also shows the magnanimity of the lord, so why not do it?”

This is not unreasonable. In fact, Shen Hui must also know that Shen Che has no strength to fight with him long ago, but what he really cares about is the obsession of Emperor Daxing before his death. Such a deep knot in his heart may not be easily resolved. It's open.

Rong Yu licked his lips and smiled, and said honestly, "I understand the meaning of the palm print, and I will try my best. As for success or failure, I dare not guarantee it."

Hearing his answer, Gao Qian breathed a sigh of relief, "Since that's the case, I would like to thank you on behalf of King Qin. You are a blessed person and know how to accumulate blessings, so that's very good."

Is it really lucky?Tolerant and uncertain smile.Gao Qian patted him lightly to show encouragement, and then bid him farewell.

Rong Yu sent him out, and at the moment of parting, he couldn't hold back the doubt in his heart, and asked, "The palm print just said to thank me for King Qin, but the villain knows that the palm print actually cares more about the emperor. I know that the emperor will not like this matter." , why do you have to try your best to promote it?"

Gao Qian had already walked to the door, but he turned his head again when he heard the words, but he didn't look at him, his eyes suddenly became illusory and misty, "This is the last thing I can do for Emperor Daxing."

A smile appeared on Qinghao's face, and at that moment, Rong Yu suddenly felt that his smile was quite touching.

However, the matter that Gao Qian entrusted him still made him difficult, and he didn't think about how to persuade Shen Hui for a while, let alone his skeptical attitude towards Gao Qian's words - saying that Shen Hui trusted him very much, he didn't have that at all. Anything self-conscious and self-confident.

After thinking about it for a long time, even the drowsiness disappeared.He simply got up, looked for a book to read, because during the emperor's funeral, the cost of candles and lights in the palace had to be reduced, so he could only read with difficulty by the faint light of a lamp, reminiscent of the ancients who chiseled walls to steal light The spirit, more and more self-satisfied.

Suddenly there was a light knock on the door outside, probably because the waiter in the night thought he was wasting and urged him to go to bed earlier.Reluctantly got up to open the door, he was terrified by the result that standing outside the door was Shen Hui who was alone.

Rong Yu lost his voice for a moment, he regained his composure, but was still stunned, "Your Majesty, do you have a business with me?"

After finishing speaking, he suddenly felt that something was wrong. The dignified Nine-Five Supreme wanted to find him, but he just sent someone to summon him. Why come here in person, so he was even more puzzled what Shen Hui meant by this.

Seeing him in a daze, Shen Hui smiled lightly, waved his hands in front of his eyes, "I came to look for you, will you let me stand outside the door and talk?"

Rong Yu hurriedly made way sideways to welcome him in.Shen Hui seemed to be in good spirits, he just looked around the whole room, then nodded, probably satisfied and tidy up.

He sat on the chair by himself, and pointed to the couch for Rong Yu to sit on. Rong Yu pleaded guilty, and Fang sat down anxiously. He still couldn't help asking him if he came to find him. .

"I can't sleep, I want to talk to someone," he paused, then asked Rong Yu with a smile, "Do you have any wine?"

Rong Yu was immediately embarrassed, not to mention that he didn't have the habit of drinking, let alone that it was a national funeral, unless he was impatient, how dare he hide wine in his room.

Shen Hui also suddenly understood, and said with a smile, "I guess you won't have it, so don't be nervous. I just want to drink some wine and maybe I can fall asleep."

It was almost three o'clock at this time, and he had to go to court tomorrow, even if he fell asleep now, he would not be able to sleep for a few hours. With a thought, he asked tentatively, "Does the emperor want to drink tea? How about I make tea for you?" ?”

Shen Hui thought for a while and nodded.Rong Yu took the best Yangxian tribute tea from him, which was originally given by him.While boiling the water, he carefully sifted the tea leaves. After ordering the soup, he offered the teacup to him, "I don't have any good water here, and it can't match Yangxian tea. The emperor should pay attention to taste some."

Taking a sip, he said with a faint smile, "Forget it, the taste is not bad, and it's kind of sweet, just suitable to relieve the pain in my heart."

Rong Yu hurriedly asked, "Is the emperor feeling unwell recently? Tomorrow I will go to the imperial physician..."

Shen Hui interrupted him with a wave of his hand, and sighed softly, "My discomfort cannot be cured by the imperial physician."

Turning the teacup in his hand, he said quietly again, "Rong Yu, what happened in the Nuan Pavilion that day, do you think I was too cold-blooded?"

Rong and Yilin didn't expect him to ask such a question, but he had thought about this question before, but it's a pity that he didn't think about the answer until today, he really didn't want to lie to him, so he shook his head and remained silent.

Shen Hui curled his lips and chuckled, "I never cared about what others think, and I feel that I have done nothing wrong. This world can only be governed by me." He lowered his eyes and frowned slightly, with a wry smile on his face, "It's a pity Father doesn't think so."

Rong Yu couldn't help but look up at him, and saw that he had taken off his crane cloak, and he was only wearing a plain white gown underneath, with loose hair, more than half of it draped over his shoulders, and his usually lean and stern face looked a little dark under the light, and seemed a little The soft, drooping eyelashes covered the expression in the eyes, but one could guess that there should be a trace of deep regret in the pair of phoenix eyes.

In a trance, his heart ached, and Rong Yu blurted out, "Emperor Daxing felt the same way. He made it very clear that day. He knew that only you are the most suitable candidate to inherit the throne."

"Really? Then why doesn't he give me a good smile, just like... the big brother? Why does he love big brother so much? What's so good about him?" Shen Hui waved his hand suddenly, mocking himself, "Forget it, I I don't care about this issue for a long time, parents and brothers, these fates are just a fleeting moment."

Maybe it is, Rong Yu sighed silently, for example, if he wants to grasp these emotions so much, isn't there nothing he can do when he loses them?So he was speechless.

Shen Hui was not dissatisfied with his silence, took another sip of tea, and played with the teacup. After a moment of trance, he said in a low voice, "Rong Yu, I have no relatives anymore."