Tang Ji took another bite of the apple, raised his head and looked at the other person, confirming that he and the old eunuch had just met, and asked doubtfully: "You know me?"
"I've heard of it." Emperor Ning's slightly shocked expression softened, he took a sip of tea and replied simply.
Tang Ji thought for a moment and then remembered that both Li Yu and Professor Chen had mentioned him in their letters before. This guy was the chief chamberlain and was always by the emperor's side. He had heard that it was normal, so he didn't continue to worry about it.
He said: "I have just mentioned so many methods, and you will definitely be able to help His Majesty if you take them. So, can you let me out of the palace now?"
Emperor Ning nodded slightly. According to the palace rules, breaking into the harem without permission was a death penalty. However, he was now very interested in Tang Ji, so he planned to keep him for now. He winked at Tianxuan who was standing aside, but found that the latter was
Standing there in a daze, he coughed twice and ordered: "Tianxuan, let someone take him down first."
Hearing the sound, Tianxuan also came to her senses and raised her hand to signal the imperial troops outside the platform to take Tang Ji away.
Seeing that he had saved his life, Tang Jijia breathed a sigh of relief. He stood up and patted the dust on his butt, but there was a sound of dissatisfaction in his stomach. He thought about it for a moment, then reached out and took two pastries from the plate on the low table.
, and then left with the Forbidden Army. When walking down the steps, he did not forget to remind him: "Master Manager, you must not cross the river and burn the bridge, otherwise I will haunt you even if I am a ghost."
"Where's all this nonsense? Believe it or not, I will kill you right now!" Tianxuan stared at him angrily.
After Tang Ji left, she withdrew her gaze and said softly: "Your Majesty, this guy looks immature, how come he knows so many strategies? Besides, he..."
"He almost didn't think about it. It sounded like a casual comment, but it was hard to fault. It seems that Yu'er and Chen Qing didn't exaggerate. This kid is not simple." Emperor Ning cast his eyes on the jade plate on the table that was decorated by Tang Ji.
Scratch the messy pastries and pick up the leftovers that fell on the table and put them back on the plate.
Tianxuan's slender jade hands gently pinched her chin, and said softly: "But there are many contents in what the boy just said that are difficult to understand, and there are no traces of the Quyuan plow and barrel cart he mentioned.
Fa, why don't your majesty reveal his identity and ask his ministers to send him to the Ministry of Works, and then let him go after the farming difficulties are resolved?"
"If that's the case, I guess if I let him go, he will leave Kyoto. Besides, if someone can survive after breaking into the harem, how can I let him go so easily?" Ning Huang's neatly trimmed eyebrows.
The skin is slightly raised, the deep eyes are looking at the trickle in the distance, and the corners of the mouth can't help but raise slightly.
Tianxuan heard the meaning of his words and closed her mouth wisely.
Just at this moment, an old eunuch in crimson clothes walked over quickly from the stone arch on the side. He had heard that the assassin was arrested in Qingshui Garden, and he knelt down quickly and said: "The old slave failed in his duty and let the assassin
Sneak in and be willing to be punished."
"I can't blame you entirely for this matter. Get up." Ning Huang ordered in a deep voice.
Bai Chang got up from the ground, raised his hands and said: "Your Majesty, I have found out the identity of the assassin. This person is..."
He was interrupted by Emperor Ning in the middle of his words: "I already know. As soon as you arrange for someone to take him out of the palace, tell the public that the assassin has been executed."
Hearing this, Bai Chang was shocked. Breaking into the imperial city privately was a serious crime, not to mention that the other party entered the harem, and His Majesty actually wanted to let him go!
He blinked his eyes and thought to no avail. He quickly came to his senses and replied: "I obey the order."
"In addition, the good strategies offered by Tang Ji were beneficial to the development of agriculture in the Ning State. I selected him as a special recruit to the court, appointed him as the head of the Farming Department, and assisted the Langzhong in promoting agricultural reform." Emperor Ning added.
"Yes!" Although Bai Chang responded verbally, he was full of doubts in his heart. Logically speaking, Tang Ji had no fame, and it was reasonable to be granted the title of ninth-level master. However, Mr. Chen's letter did not say that he should be allowed to enter the house.
Department?
Why did Your Majesty put him into the Ministry of Works?
Any good advice?
He's just a young boy, but he still knows how to farm?
But these thoughts only lasted for a moment. Bai Chang quickly came back to his senses. After saluting, he planned to complete the task assigned by Emperor Ning, but suddenly remembered something and continued: "Your Majesty, His Highness Prince You is asking for an audience."
"Oh? I didn't expect Yu'er to value Tang Ji so much, but he should also know how much trouble it would bring to him to be associated with an assassin who broke into the palace without permission, yet he still acted so recklessly. Oh, tell him, I'm tired today
Gone, gone." Emperor Ning shook his head in disappointment, stood up with support on the edge of the table, and walked towards the long corridor at the back.
Bai Chang stood on the spot and replied. After Emperor Ning walked away, he quickly turned around and returned to the original route.
The main entrance of Qingshui Garden is connected to the Imperial Garden. At this moment, Li Yu is stomping on the stone slabs in the garden, looking at the dark stone arches in the distance from time to time. Finally, he sees Bai Chang coming and greets him quickly: "
Eunuch Bai, how are you?"
"Your Majesty, please come back. Your Majesty needs to rest!" Bai Chang replied in a hoarse voice.
Li Yu clenched his hands into fists. He had just heard from the imperial army that the assassin had been caught. If he left now, Tang Ji would definitely die. Without thinking, he knelt on the ground and said, "I won't leave. I have important matters to see my father. My father has something important to do."
If you don't see me, I will be unable to kneel down!"
Bai Chang shook his head helplessly. He really didn't know what kind of ecstasy the boy named Tang gave His Highness Prince You. He coughed lightly and reminded: "Your Highness, the assassin who sneaked into the palace today has been executed. His Majesty ordered
I will go and dispose of his body and I will inform you later."
Fu Zhu!
Tang Ji is dead!
Li Yu's eyes widened instantly, staring at him with red eyes, and he shook his head in disbelief: "Dead? Impossible, Tang Ji can't be dead, you..."
He realized that he was a little out of control, and quickly took two deep breaths to force himself to calm down. He comforted himself in his heart that the other party might not be Tang Ji, but the look of sadness still reflected on his face, and he slowly got up from the ground, sinking.
He said: "I, the king, will go with Eunuch Bai."
Bai Chang nodded. Anyway, King You and Tang Ji knew each other. Letting them leave together would save him two troubles in one go. He smiled and said: "Please, Your Highness."
The two of them soon walked outside the gate of the side courtyard of Qingshui Garden. Bai Chang was about to take Li Yu in, but was interrupted by the young eunuch who came quickly. After hearing the other person's whisper in his ear, he bowed and said:
"Your Highness King You, I still have some important things to do. You can go in by yourself. The Forbidden Army has already taken care of things. You can leave from the west gate in a moment."
Li Yu was already immersed in the sadness of losing Tang Ji and didn't listen to what he said at all. He just nodded silently.
Bai Chang saluted, then turned and left. After taking a few steps, he touched his head in confusion: "Why can't I meet Tang Ji?"
Li Yu walked into the side courtyard. There were many soldiers holding torches standing around the courtyard. Although it was very wide, he could see the end at a glance. However, after scanning several times, he did not find Tang Ji's figure. He was about to speak.
He asked, but was startled by a hand stretched out from behind.
"Why didn't you come until now!" Tang Ji complained feebly.
But the way he was hunched over made Li Yu feel frightened.