Chapter 289 You don’t have so much face, do you? (2)
Forbidden City, Qianqing Palace.
Under the guidance of the eunuch, Fu Rang walked into the familiar Forbidden City.
He has been on duty in this magnificent palace since he was a boy, first as a guard in the outer court, then as a guard in the inner court, and then as a guard in the east palace.
Nothing has changed in the Forbidden City and remains the same, both beautiful and solemn.
But everything seemed to have changed in the Forbidden City, making him a little cautious, a little strange, and even a little timid.
At various places along the way, vaguely familiar guards saluted and said hello silently from a distance. This suddenly reminded Fu Rang of the happy times in this palace, when he was young and frivolous, and a smile appeared on his lips.
But immediately the smile faded and he turned back into the calm and generous Fu Rang.
Because he also saw many envious and even eyes that couldn't help but look at him.
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"Ying Gong, the emperor is waiting for you!"
At the entrance of Qianqing Palace, Deng Ping, wearing a unicorn suit, turned slightly to make way for Fu Rang.
Although he had been far away from the Forbidden City in the past few years, Fu Rang had heard about this new imperial celebrity. In fact, he and Deng Ping had known each other many years earlier, but Deng Ping's family was in decline at that time, and he and Fu Rang had nothing to do with each other. superior.
Opportunities in life are inherently unpredictable, and now he, Fu Rang, is in a high position, and the young man in front of him, who was slightly unqualified to be their little tail, is now the first bodyguard around the emperor.
Maybe, in a few years, this Commander Deng might be as successful as Fu Rang.
"Thank you!" Fu Rang nodded and said politely.
"Please!" Deng Ping smiled and turned sideways.
Fu Rang nodded and walked towards the palace.
As soon as I crossed the threshold, I saw the bastard coming out.
Neither of them spoke, but there was a familiar smile in each other's eyes. Moreover, the bastard even winked at him.
This was the unwritten secret code that they and others had in private that day when they were in the East Palace. When the bastard blinked shamefully, it meant that the emperor's grandson was in a good mood at that time.
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"My lord, Fu Rang, come before the emperor. Long live the emperor! Long live the emperor!"
The afternoon sun just fell from the window and fell on Zhu Yunxi's shoulders.
The dragon's head was embroidered with gold thread and seemed to be bathing in the sun. This made Zhu Yunxi's whole body seem to be surrounded by golden light, making Fu Rang dare not raise his head or open his eyes.
"Thinner and darker!" Zhu Yunxi looked at Fu Rang carefully for a long time, then said with a faint smile, "Sit down flat!"
"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Fu Rang stood up and sat down respectfully.
"They say that exposure can train people, and they are right!" Zhu Yunxi put down the memorial in his hand and said with a smile, "When you were around me in the early years, I didn't think you were very talented. Now it seems, haha ! There is quite a sense of independence in the way he behaves!"
"I am the second generation of an honorable noble, but I have little talent, little knowledge, and bad morals. It is all because of your love and support!" Fu Rang smiled and looked at Zhu Yunxi. Suddenly his eyes turned red, "Your Majesty, you have lost weight!"
"Really?" Zhu Yunxi pinched the flesh on his arm subconsciously and said with a smile, "It's not that I have lost weight, but that I sit in this palace all day long and my limbs are not working hard, which shows that my energy is not that good!"
"Then... one day the emperor is interested. I will lead the emperor's horse and go to the hunting ground to stretch his muscles!" Fu Rang said with a smile, "I still remember that the emperor especially likes hounds to chase rabbits. I used to serve the emperor every time. On the hunting ground, I can get some good skins when I return home!"
"Haha!" Zhu Yunxi couldn't help but smile when he thought of the past time. The next second, he shook his head and said, "In the blink of an eye, so many years have passed!"
As he spoke, he sighed, "How is the settlement going in Korea?"
"With General Song in charge, I thought I could sit back and relax!" The emperor asked about military affairs, Fu Rang immediately stood up and said, "Before I left, I severely swept away a wave of thieves who were not convinced by my Ming Dynasty. At least in Goryeo
There won’t be any more trouble within three years!”
As he spoke, he paused, "I didn't want to use thunderous means, but the Korean people have always been unruly, narrow-minded and capricious, and..."
"So what?" Zhu Yunxi said with a smile.
"One thing in front of you and another behind your back!" Fu Rang said with a bitter smile, "Not to mention those rebels, even the big Goryeo households and the Goryeo army in the army are like this." As he said, he thought about it, "This is probably what the old man often said.
They have bad character. They always do things according to the prevailing circumstances, flattering those above and trampling on those below. In short, they are not very reliable!"
"A wolf with white eyes!" Zhu Yunxi laughed.
"The market the emperor mentioned is a white-eyed wolf!" Fu Rang also laughed.
"What are your plans to transfer you back to Beijing to serve in the Beijing camp?" Zhu Yunxi asked again.
Fu Rang bowed and said, "The emperor's kindness to me is as deep as a mountain. But..." As he said that, he looked at Zhu Yunxi and said, "After all, my qualifications are still young, and I am in charge of the capital camp..."
"You are so self-effacing!" Zhu Yunxi waved his hand, "You have fought with me, fought with Lan Yu and King Yan, and also managed tens of thousands of troops to guard Goryeo. Why are you not qualified enough? I know you are
Are you afraid that someone in the army will dissatisfy you? Haha! Are you so worthless?" He said, "Do you think so low of yourself? Xu Huizu didn't let him go, but he didn't lead the army alone. Now he is walking in the south study room.
He also serves as the Commander-in-Chief of the Five Armies, wouldn't he also help me share my worries?"
Fu Rang smiled bitterly.
He is different from Xu Huizu. To be precise, his father Fu Youde is different from his father Xu Da.
Just based on these four words, Xu Da's son, who in the army would dare to stab him?
Just based on the golden sign of Wei Guogong's mansion, who wouldn't give in three points?
"Here you go, just take care of it, don't let my Jing Tai An Yi lose his blood!" Zhu Yunxi took a sip from the tea cup and pointed his finger on the table, "You also know about that, right?"
Fu Rang fiercely lifted up the skirt of his unicorn uniform, knelt down and kowtowed, "I already knew this on the road!" He continued to kowtow, "Brother Chen's crime is unforgivable!" After that, he continued, "Brother Chen broke the law, but the emperor did not.
I am still very kind to you, but I am so ashamed that I am speechless."
Speaking of this, he choked up a little, "So, I ask the emperor to take back the order for me to serve in the Beijing camp. After all, I..."
"Be careful if you go too far, it's hypocrisy!"
Zhu Yunxi's words made Fu Rang tremble.
The emperor can chat with you in a pleasant manner, but he can also send you into the abyss with just one sentence.
"You know that I regard you as my own, and you should know that in my heart you are you, and your brother is your brother." Zhu Yunxi said calmly, "I am very different from him, otherwise your family would have been
Even if you have a title, I will not put it on your head against all opinions!"
"Your Majesty, I am so kind to you. Even if I die, I won't be able to repay you..."
"I don't want you to die, I want you to work well!" Zhu Yunxi showed a smile again on his face, "You have a lot of thoughts and think a lot." He said, sighing, "Maybe it's because you haven't been with me for a long time.
The reason is that I always feel that you are a little alienated from me now..."
"I dare not..."
"Remember, I am the same as before, ah! So, don't think blindly! Doing the job well is the best reward for me!" Zhu Yunxi pointed at the table, "Go! It's a tiring journey.
Go back and rest!"
His few words made Fu Rang's back soaked with cold sweat.
"I obey the decree!" Fu Rang couldn't hold back his words and didn't dare to ask. Fu Rang slowly backed away.
"Wait!" Zhu Yunxi said, as if he glanced at Fu Rang, "Your brother will be sentenced soon. I will give you a handwriting. You can go to Zhenfu Si Tianlao to see him!" He said, sighing,
"Once you are a member of the flesh and blood group, you will have no regrets!"
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"Mochu!"
"Master!"
Outside the Meridian Gate, Fu Rang and his staff were sitting opposite each other in the carriage.
When staff member Li Maochu saw Fu Rang's bad expression, he asked, "Why did you go in and come out so quickly? What did Long Live Lord say?"
"I said a lot, but it seemed like I didn't say anything!" A bitter smile appeared on Fu Rang's face, "However, the emperor is very kind to me!"
"It is my duty to comfort you. After all, I am in trouble now!" Li Maochu nodded, "Hey, although you are in a high position now, it may not be a good thing for you. Capital, these people are coming and going.
It's like a revolving lantern." Then he whispered again, "Our emperor is becoming more and more unpredictable!"
Fu Rang looked embarrassed and said, "There is something I need to advise you on." As he said this, he explained the matter that Zhu Yunxi had asked him to go to pacify Si Tianlao.
In Li Maochu's contemplation, Fu Rang continued, "I heard that Mr. Tang went to Zhenfu Division..."
"If you think that Long Live Master wants you to give me a happy life, you are totally wrong!" Li Maochu said in a deep voice, "Besides, the student feels that the secret affair is far from over!"
Fu Rang frowned, "Isn't the decision already finalized?"
"Then why don't you close the case?" Li Maochu asked, "Why do I have to wait until you come back to deal with the uncle?" He said in a low voice, "Wait until you see the uncle for the last time? If I say something inappropriate, I don't think you have that much face.