Taking advantage of Tang Xiu's opportunity to look around, Shen Ao paid close attention to the person who came. Speaking of which, Tang Xiu also had a good body. He was handsome and seven feet tall. With his status as the heir apparent, he was quite handsome. It can attract the love of girls. If his lips were not too thin, and a sinister smile would appear at the corner of his mouth from time to time, then this person would give people a sense of righteousness. Unfortunately, under that smile The insidious gaze covered up the appearance that could give him a high score.
Tang Xiu didn't sit down, and Shen Ao was no longer polite. He just sat at the main seat and drank tea slowly. He looked like he wanted to compete with you for patience, and finally see who can't stand it first.
On the surface, Tang Xiu was looking around. Shen Ao was also a person who could make money and enjoy life. There were several glass products placed in the main hall where he received guests. Any one placed outside could be auctioned for a high price. . But when placed here by Shen Ao, it seemed very ordinary. If it weren't for the price of glass products not to fall quickly, I'm afraid they would have been mass-produced long ago.
Since there are still so many glass products in the warehouse, Shen Ao wouldn't mind taking out a few good ones and placing them in the main hall. It can show off his financial resources, right?
It happened that there was a one-and-a-half-meter-high transparent glass fish tank in the main hall, with more than a dozen fresh red goldfish swimming in it.
The fish tank was produced by Shen Ao's workshop, and the goldfish were bought at a high price from merchants from other places. Daliang City belongs to the mainland. If you can see such goldfish, they are all shipped from outside and can survive to this day. Every fish is They are all priced very well.
But no matter how high the price is, it is nothing in front of Shen Ao. He is really making money!
Tang Xiu stopped in front of the fish tank for a while. The expression on his face seemed to tell the owner Shen Ao that he liked this fish tank very much.
Ordinarily, at this time, if Shen Ao knew how to be a good person, Shen Ao should give it to him. This would be a scene where both host and guest would be happy. In fact, sending such a thing out is considered a generous gift to Shen Ao, and it can suit his liking. , showing your sincerity in hospitality is really the best of both worlds.
Shen Ao didn't do this, but kept sitting there sipping tea. It gave people the impression that what he drank was not tea, but some fairy soup that could lead to immortality.
After standing for a while, Tang Xiu felt that his legs were numb. There was still no response from Shen Ao. His status also prevented him from directly asking for it. At this moment, his face darkened. It obviously looks bad.
There was no need for Shen Ao to do anything to invite him. He went directly to the opposite side and sat down. He stared directly at Shen Ao with a face as cold as frost. When he opened his mouth, he said as if he was asking a question, " Mr. Shen is very elegant. Even though there is a commotion outside, he can still sit here and enjoy tea, which is admirable."
Shen Ao has the position of head of the Finance Department of the Household Department. But that is just an official position from the third rank. Compared with the Duke's status, it is still inferior, so when he is not in the government office, others usually call Shen Ao the Duke of Zhongguo. This can also express a kind of respect.
When Tang Xiu came up, he spoke frankly about Chief Shen. Not only did he mean to embarrass Shen Ao, it was also a sign of disrespect.
Of course, Shen Ao could understand the meaning of this title, but his expression did not change, as if he did not know the key to it. With a faint smile on his face, he asked, "There is a quarrel outside? Why is the prince like this? What's the explanation? My lord didn't hear it. Is there someone who is coveting the throne of the emperor and wants to rebel?"
The words seemed to be a joke, but there was a hint of seriousness on his face. When the words fell into Tang Xiu's ears, his expression changed drastically. He stretched out his right hand and pointed directly at Shen Ao, and said angrily: "Master Shen, Don't talk nonsense, you will be beheaded."
It's no wonder that Tang Xiu was so anxious, even a little angry. In fact, those who know the past events of Daqian's country, there are a few people who don't know that Tang Qinghe, the father of Tang Xiu, and Tang Qingshan, the current Emperor of Qianwen, once robbed the crown prince. The matter of seizing the throne and seizing the power of the world.
Speaking of which, it is no different from the fight between the Crown Prince and King Xiang a while ago. What is even more exaggerated is that even after Tang Qingshan became Emperor Qianwen, there were rumors that Tang Qinghe still wanted to rebel. , spying on the throne of the emperor. It was precisely because of this rumor that Emperor Qianwen took away Tang Qinghe's military power and appointed him as Zongzheng, in charge of various people in the royal family.
Although this is a fact, it happened more than ten years ago. Nowadays, few people mention it. After all, saying this will only make Zong Zheng dissatisfied. Why bother to offend such a powerful figure?
However, Shen Ao seemed completely unaware and said these words in front of Tang Xiu without any scruples. No wonder Tang Xiu was angry and so angry.
"Why are you talking nonsense? My father-in-law just said it casually, and the prince just listened to it casually. If it is something that doesn't exist at all, why should I take it seriously, let alone be nervous?" Shen Ao's face showed a look on his face. There was still a smile, but it was this smile that fell in Tang Xiu's eyes, giving him a sense of ridicule.
It is said that a son is better than his father. But similarly, when it comes to understanding his father, he is not bad at being a son. Tang Qinghe may wear a mask to cover up in front of others, but there is no need in front of his own son. Otherwise, life would be too tiring.
It was this lack of concealment that made Tang Xiu feel that his father still had ambitions. But now the situation in the Qian Dynasty was stable, and the emperor and his ministers were of the same mind. At least on the surface, that was the case. There was no better opportunity.
But it is conceivable that if the opportunity is right, Master Zongzheng will immediately change from a kind-hearted sheep to a vicious wolf, show his fangs, and rush up to bite people unprepared.
Tang Xiu is not only not worried about his father's ambition, but is also very happy. Doesn't this mean that he still has the opportunity to be a prince, a prince, or even an emperor?
The more he thought about it, the more Tang Xiu felt good about himself, and even felt that he was superior to others. Even when facing the prince, he did not feel that he was inferior to anyone else. Not to mention, Shen Ao was just a person. The status of a duke is hereditary, so why would he put it in his eyes.
He took the initiative to come to the Duke Zhong's Mansion because he respected the other party. In Tang Xiu's opinion, Shen Ao should have been welcomed by the whole government and flattered like a dog's leg, just to please him. Instead of just being like this now. He looked neither humble nor arrogant, and even dared to beat himself after beating the other person.
"Hmph!" In terms of eloquence, Tang Xiu was naturally no match for Shen Ao. Facing this talented man who was famous throughout Daliang City, Tang Xiu had no intention of trying. He decided not to argue with him, thinking He looked a little prouder about his purpose of coming, and said with a little more confidence, "Master Shen. We are wise people and don't speak secretly. Nowadays, many remarks outside are extremely unfavorable to you. It's hard to make a mistake." Well, it will arouse everyone's anger, and I'm afraid you will not be able to protect yourself. But you are lucky enough to meet this prince. Seeing that you have some talents, this prince is determined to help you. As long as you If you are willing to serve me, it will ensure your safety, ensure that you can make more money, ensure that you can successfully overcome difficulties, and ensure that you will not be bullied by outsiders, how about that?"
If you don’t want to be deceived by outsiders, do you want to be deceived by just yourself?
Of course this was Shen Ao's inner thoughts, but naturally he would not be stupid enough to say it. He smiled brightly and said: "Are things so bad? But why didn't my lord know about it? Is it possible that the prince is like this? It’s amazing. Can you clearly see the subsequent development of the matter? Or is this matter simply controlled by the prince, and you know everything about what will happen in the future? "
"Of course it was not done by me. I consider myself upright and aboveboard to do such a thing that hurts people secretly." Tang Xiu's expression changed immediately, and then he put on a face that he had done nothing wrong and was not afraid of ghosts in the middle of the night. Calling the door.
Not to mention that he really didn't do the thing. Even if he did it, he wouldn't admit it to the outside world. How stupid would he be to do this?
In the final analysis, Tang Xiu's coming here was not even his father's intention, but entirely his own initiative.
As mentioned before, Tang Xiu knew his father's ambitions. Even if it was for his own good, he thought he should do something to help his father. Shen Ao was the one he selected and prepared to give his father a gift. This way he could make money. , and a minister who can bring a good reputation is probably what my father needs.
Tang Xiu came to the door without making any preparations, or even saying hello. He believed that this was the best time to convince Shen Ao to become a minister. After all, someone was already planning to attack him, it was just a duke. , how strong can you be, how can you withstand this kind of pressure on your own, then you must find a backer, and he is undoubtedly one of the excellent candidates.
It is said that Tang Xiu took things for granted. He had forgotten what would happen to those who wanted to cause trouble for Shen Ao. He also forgot that there was a saying that had long been circulated among the people, that is, it is better to provoke the King of Hell than to provoke Shen Ao. proud!
A person's arrogance is not terrible. What is terrible is that he exposes this side. If it is exposed in front of a person who is even more terrible, then he is really throwing an egg against a stone.
On the surface, Shen Ao seems to be just a hereditary young duke. Because of his age, it seems that everyone can bully him. But if you study him carefully, you will find that Shen Ao is not a rootless person. On the contrary, he can count. The tree above has big roots and deep roots.
An aunt who loved him as a son is now the emperor's concubine. She is someone who can see the emperor at any time and blow his pillow.