Naturally, Yan Fu didn't know what Shen Ao was thinking. Seeing that the other party didn't even touch the Nine Links, he was so confident that he couldn't help but asked worriedly, "Mr. Zhongguo, this is not a joke. In Da Gan's honor, But err on the side of caution.”
"It doesn't matter, my father-in-law said it was nothing. It's nothing. I just need to trouble you to report back to the emperor truthfully." Shen Ao was quite confident. Not to mention the nine links, there will be eleven or thirteen links in the future. I have played it before. It seems that as long as you know one solution, everything will become much easier.
"Okay." Seeing Shen Ao's confidence, Yan Fu decided to report the matter to the emperor, and Emperor Qianwen made the final decision.
Yan Fu left. In addition to wasting some time while negotiating with Shen Ao, it can really be said that he came in a hurry and left in a hurry. After Yan Fu left, Shen Ao also returned to the workshop, and it seemed that he was not there at all. I didn't treat solving the Nine Links as a big deal.
The Hall of Nourishing Heart.
Yan Fu reported everything that happened when he met Shen Ao. After finishing speaking, he did not forget to add, "Gong Zhongguo has grown up, and he feels much more mature. He is smart and handsome. It’s really like..."
"Okay." Emperor Qianwen spoke up in time to interrupt what Yan Fu was going to say next.
"Nuo." Knowing that he almost said something he shouldn't have said, Yan Fu immediately shut his mouth.
"Haha." The next Emperor Qianwen laughed to himself, "Yan Fu, Yan Fu, you are so generous, you just opened your mouth and sent out half of the goods from the Ministry of Industry's warehouse."
Emperor Qianwen did not mention the ten great workers. Perhaps he did not take these ten great workers seriously.
"Yes, the servant did not complete the job ordered by the emperor, and he asked for punishment." Yan Fu said with a guilty look. Although the emperor had said before, he could agree to Shen Ao's request, which was not excessive. But who would let him? He is the emperor, and it is his right to settle accounts after the fall.
"That's all, I can't blame you for this. But Duke Zhongguo is so confident, can he really solve the nine links? The ministers in the court are helpless."
Emperor Qianwen was still a little unconvinced. After all, he had never seen Shen Ao solve the Nine Links so far, so it was normal for him to ask this question.
"There should be no problem. The slave Guan Zhongguo is very confident. No matter how courageous he is, he would not dare to commit such a crime of deceiving the emperor." Yan Fu said kind words for Shen Ao and was also trying to relieve Emperor Qianwen of his worries. .
"Maybe. But don't forget that he was called the bastard young master before. He won't... won't do anything." Emperor Qianwen still asked with some worry.
"This..." Yan Fu lost his confidence for a moment, "This shouldn't happen, right?"
"It still doesn't work. In this case, you go out of the palace to find the eldest princess and ask her to bring the nine rings to Duke Zhongguo. Only if he solves it in person can people feel at ease." Emperor Qianwen did not dare to gamble on national affairs, although he said that in the near future, Shen Ao's performance is very satisfying. But who knows if he will suddenly make a fool of himself. If so, Daqian will lose his face.
"No." Yan Fu agreed and hurriedly left the palace.
It was getting dark. Shen Ao also led everyone out of the workshop. From a distance, he saw the eldest princess and her party waiting for him.
"Your Highness, the eldest princess, since you are here, why not send someone to inform you." Shen Ao did not dare to make excuses. Although he had guessed the other party's intention in his heart, the identities of both parties were there, and he could not distinguish between superiority and inferiority. Dare to forget.
Shen Ao respects herself so much, which makes the eldest princess happy. "Mr. Zhongguo is so polite. I just came here to take a look. I have nothing to do. Gongzhong is busy with the workers every day. It's really hard. Originally, I was preparing a banquet." To reward Duke Zhongguo, you can’t imagine that Concubine Zhao sent someone to deliver a message just now, saying that she wanted to invite Duke Zhongguo to visit Juhe Palace, so I can only wait for another time.”
"Auntie is looking for someone." This was somewhat beyond Shen Ao's expectation.
"Yes, Concubine Zhao must have something to discuss with Duke Zhongguo. In this way, I will not waste time and take my leave."
"Farewell to Your Highness, the eldest princess." Shen Ao cupped his fists and bent down to salute. After seeing the eldest princess and her entourage go away, he said to Shi Lei, who was standing beside him: "I ordered someone to prepare hot water. I want to change my clothes and enter the palace. "
Juhe Palace.
It was quite lively tonight. Not only the fifth princess Tang Min was here, but also the sixth prince Tang Jia. Seeing a pair of children enjoying themselves, Concubine Zhao's face showed traces of motherly joy.
"Duke Zhong has arrived." Outside the palace, the eunuch's chanting came out. After hearing the words, Concubine Zhao looked up and saw Shen Ao, dressed in a green robe, appearing in her sight.
It's the time for him to grow taller these days, but he hasn't been seen for more than ten days, and it feels like Shen Ao has grown a lot taller.
"Brother Ao." The first person to say hello was the sixth prince Kang Jia. He had played with Shen Ao when he was very young. Because he was two years younger, he was usually like a follower. Now when they met, he It still maintains its original nature.
"I've met Concubine Zhao, I've met His Royal Highness the Sixth Prince, and I've met His Royal Highness the Fifth Princess." Shen Ao walked forward and performed the courtesy of a monarch and minister one by one. Then he looked up and saw the golden nine-ring chain in the hands of the Fifth Princess. , couldn't help but smile bitterly.
I originally thought that Concubine Zhao was not feeling well or had something else to do before summoning me. Now it seems that it is still related to Jiuluanlian's errand. The same goes for the eldest princess. If you have something to say, just say it. Why bother to go around so much? A twist.
The trace of helplessness in Shen Ao's eyes fell into the eyes of Concubine Zhao. She also shook her head and smiled and said: "This is all what the eldest princess meant. Eunuch Yan received an errand from the emperor and asked the eldest princess to hand over the nine rings to you. You will untie it in front of you. But the eldest princess was worried that she would not have enough face and that your refusal would affect your friendship, so she entered the palace and found me. I had no choice but to agree." Concubine Zhao smiled and explained the matter. The causes and consequences were explained.
This is also a manifestation of respect for Shen Ao. Otherwise, as an elder aunt, there is no need for her to say these things. Shen Ao should still do some things.
"It's okay. In fact, if the eldest princess comes to Ao'er, Ao'er will explain it to her. Even if she finds her aunt, Ao'er just happens to have a delicious meal here." Shen Ao smiled and didn't take it seriously. .After all, what the eldest princess did and what Concubine Zhao did were all worrying about herself, and they were all out of good intentions.
Concubine Zhao's heart was relieved by Shen Ao's words. Although she thought that Shen Ao would not be angry about such a trivial matter, after all, the child is old, and who knows if she would have other ideas. Now listening to such an answer, She could finally feel relieved.
However, when Shen Ao admitted it like this, the sixth prince beside him looked excited. He unceremoniously snatched the golden nine-ring chain from his sister Tang Min's hand and ran straight towards Shen Ao.
"What are you doing? I can also hand over the Nine Rings." Tang Min's eyes flashed with an anxious look, and his voice became smaller and smaller. When he saw Shen Aozheng looking towards her, he then He quickly lowered his head shyly.
Over the past few months, Tang Min's appearance has become more and more beautiful. From a distance, she almost looks like a big girl. She gradually knows what admiration is and what "love" is.
Tang Jia didn't know this. He had long heard the gentleman who taught him how to read talk about the Nine Links. After knowing that none of the ministers could solve it, he was very curious. But he was studying, so such a thing had nothing to do with him. It has nothing to do with it. Unexpectedly, in the afternoon, his father gave him permission to return to his mother and concubine's place for dinner in the evening. When he came, he saw the nine-link chain that he yearned for, and he immediately started playing with it.
It's just a pity that after playing for a while, I still couldn't figure out the way to solve it. When the imperial sister came, she handed over the Nine Links. Now that Shen Ao appeared here and said that he could solve the Nine Links, of course he ran away with curiosity. Came over.
Tang Jia ran up to him and handed the Nine Links to Shen Ao.
The nine-ring ring consists of nine interconnected rings, which are set in a long hollow handle. The gameplay of the nine-ring ring is to remove the nine rings from the handle.
Seeing this thing that he hadn't played with for many years, reappearing in front of him, Shen Ao smiled and took it casually. Then he moved his hands quickly. After a period of dazzling, the nine silver rings fell on Shen Ao's hands. The hand is completely separated from the long handle.
"Wow!" Seeing Shen Ao untie the nine-link chain so easily, Tang Jia shouted excitedly, and then shouted again, "Brother Ao, come and teach me how to solve it. I will be with my father tomorrow." Show your hand in front of the emperor."
The speaker is unintentional, but the listener is intentional. Originally, the child wanted to show off in front of his father, but when he heard it in Shen Ao's ears, he couldn't help but feel moved. He had no shortage of opportunities to show off, but the Sixth Prince could do it. If he performs well, he will definitely be favored by the emperor.
Thinking that over the years, he has always troubled his aunt to take care of him, now that he has the opportunity to help the sixth prince, it can be regarded as a way to repay his kindness. Shen Ao also said with bright eyes: "The sixth prince is interested, if so, someday teach you."
"I'm interested, I'm interested." Tang Jia, who was originally joking, shouted happily when she saw that Shen Ao really wanted to teach her.
"Jia'er."
"Jiadi."
Two shouts appeared one after another. They were the shouts of Concubine Zhao and the Fifth Princess.
The fifth princess, who originally wanted to say something, saw her mother speak and quickly closed her mouth. Taking this opportunity, Concubine Zhao said: "How is this possible? This is your brother Ao'er's ability. I won't do it tomorrow." He should be performing in the court for the emperor and his ministers, and Jia'er must not act nonsense."
Concubine Zhao knew that this was a good opportunity for Shen Ao to make meritorious deeds, and it was also a moment to prove herself. She could not bear to let others take away the credit for her achievements, even if that person was her son.