The autumn wind outside the hall is brisk, but the temperature inside the hall is lower than outside.
Emperor Yu didn't speak, and Yu'er didn't dare to speak. Her eyes were always looking at her shoes, and the surroundings were so quiet that she felt that even breathing was a sin.
Suddenly, Emperor Yu's heartless voice came from above his head: "Tell me! What else did you find out?"
Yu'er took a deep breath and said clearly: "In addition to Wang Su, Gu Zhili, the Minister of Punishment, also seems to be wooing Yan Rong..."
"How to win over her?" Emperor Yu interrupted her again, seeming a little impatient.
Yu'er carefully said every word: "Gu Zhili not only came frequently to give gifts, but also made excuses to invite Yan Rong to the banquet. Although Yan Rong refused several times, in the end he couldn't escape the turns of Gu and his son, so he still went to the banquet to save his face.
Yes. It is said that Gu Zhili wanted to marry Yan Rong at the banquet. When he learned that the slave was given to Yan Rong by the emperor, he had no choice but to give up..."
Although Yu'er spoke carefully and tried to make Yan Rong more passive, Emperor Yu's face still changed color - he pursed his lips tightly, and his sharp eyes were full of anger.
It seemed like a long time passed before I heard Emperor Yu's undisputed voice: "Is there anything else?"
Yu'er bit her lip and hesitated for a moment, then whispered: "Today, Lord Manchu, Minister of the Ministry of War, hosted a 100-day banquet for his son, and invited Yan Rong to attend. The two of them were in Xiaoxiang, and they also met Liu Rong, Liu Guozhan's son.
And...the eldest prince."
After saying this, Yu'er deliberately lowered her head, making an awkward look.
Emperor Yu frowned and said suspiciously: "I remember that Man Tingfang's youngest son just got married last year. Could it be that he had a son in his old age?"
"I heard that a Taoist priest gave Mrs. Man a pill to protect her son. Mrs. Man actually gave birth to a male heir after taking it. This incident... has become a curiosity in the capital..."
Emperor Yu's face became even worse because no one reported this matter to him!
This is the dereliction of duty of the intelligence agency - the Imperial Guard!
Obviously, Emperor Yu at this time did not realize that everyone in the world knew about his son's heir, which was his taboo. Even Wang Jing, who was not stingy, did not dare to mention it casually.
The hall fell into silence again. After a long time, Emperor Yu's calm voice sounded again: "Well, you did a good job in this matter! However, although Yan Rong looks unrestrained, he is not a simple person. Don't take it lightly! More
Don’t fall for his beauty trap!”
Emperor Yu looked at her deeply, biting the words "beautiful man trick" heavily, with deep meaning.
Yu'er couldn't help but blush, bit her lower lip and whispered, "Yes! Yu'er will be careful."
Emperor Yu glanced sideways at Yu'er and said meaningfully: "Yan Rong is a love prodigal. If he starts to please you in every possible way and talks sweet words to you, you have to be careful. He must have other intentions! The woman in his hands is broken.
, but there are many, so you must not think that you are the special one!"
Yu'er's heart sank for a moment before she nodded and slowly exited the hall.
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After leaving Ziwei Palace, Yu'er walked on the deserted streets full of thoughts. Emperor Yu's last words lingered in her heart, and she was so uncomfortable that she couldn't breathe.
Yes, since she was given to Yan Rong by the emperor, the time the two have spent together has not been short.
Yan Rong's appearance and character, as well as his literary skills and martial arts skills, are all considered to be the best among handsome people. It is impossible to say that he is not tempted at all!
What's more, after the two had a close relationship, her feelings for Yan Rong became more complicated: on the one hand, she was wary of him because of her identity; on the other hand, she appreciated him even more because of her deeper understanding!
But what Emperor Yu said today was like a barb, standing in my heart.
She could only force herself to calm down and keep telling herself: the two of them are just acting, and whoever pretends to be real will lose completely!
In the blink of an eye, we have arrived at the door of our home. From a distance we can see the light of candles in the garden.
Could it be that Yan Rong went home today?
Yu'er ran a few steps. In front of her home, she took a deep breath and tried to return to her usual self.
He raised his hand and knocked on the door.
The red door creaked and was slowly pushed open.
"I'm back late. Is the official sleeping..." Yu'er thought it was the official, so she immediately blurted out the words that had been brewing in her head for a long time.
But when she saw that the person who opened the door was not an official but Yan Rong, she was so shocked that her mind went blank and she forgot all the excuses she had thought of.
"Officer, officer? Why, why is it you?"
The dim light from the lantern reflected on the man's heroic face and the sneer on his lips: "I should ask you this. I asked the carriage to take you home and rushed back immediately, but
But you have already left the house. What makes you so anxious that you still have to leave for a long time?"
"I, I went to see a friend, so I came back late..." Yu'er lowered her eyes guiltily and found an excuse at random.
Yan Rong looked up at the way she came and sneered: "Is your 'friend' living in Ziwei City?"
Yu'er's face froze and she bit her lips, not knowing how to answer.
"It turns out! You are not idle when I am not at home. Why are you so generous? You see me hanging out in romantic places every day and never cry or make trouble. It turns out that you are taking advantage of me when I am not at home to talk to you.
Someone else went to have a private meeting."
Yan Rong gently fiddled with the broken hair beside her ears with his fingers, speaking deliberately ambiguously.
Yu'er was shocked and hurriedly retorted: "I don't have any private meetings with others..."
Yan Rong raised his hand and lazily interrupted her: "You don't have to explain, I don't care at all. Besides, this is good. In the future, when you meet your lover, I will meet my beauty, and we will not interfere with each other!"
"
Seeing that he spoke lightly and with great relief, Yu'er couldn't help but think of Emperor Yu's warning just now.
Is he so heartless?
Even if he doesn't like herself, she is his woman after all, so why doesn't he care so much?
Seeing Yu'er's slightly resentful eyes, Yan Rong ruthlessly exposed her: "What's wrong? Are you unhappy? You think I don't care about you, so you're a little disappointed?"
Yu'er turned away and bit her lip without saying a word.
"I'm telling you." Yan Rong pinched her chin, forced her to look into his eyes, and said jokingly: "Put away your fantasies and thoughts. No matter how virtuous or affectionate you pretend to be, I will never treat you right."
Tempting."
He stared at her for a moment, more provocative than ruthless.
He really has no intention!
Emperor Yu's words still ring in my ears.
"Don't worry! My greatest advantage is that I am sensible and don't have too many extravagant hopes for things that don't belong to me." Yu'er responded to his gaze stubbornly, her tone simple and calm.
She was talking to Yan Rong, but also to herself.
"This is best." Yan Rong raised the corners of his lips slightly and said, "Also, I have satisfied your request. We don't have to act anymore in the future."
After saying these words, without waiting for Yu'er's reply, Yan Rong yawned, turned around and walked back to his room.
Looking at his ruthless back, Yu'er bit her lip tightly to prevent the tears from falling from her eyes.
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The autumn wind rustled, and the majestic and dignified palaces of Ziwei City stood silently in the rays of the sun, and the plaques on each palace were shining.
Whenever and wherever Wang Su's luxurious sedan appears, it attracts the attention of thousands of people. His house is not far from Ziwei City, but he still has to put on a show to enter the palace.
He is about to announce to everyone that he, Wang Su, is now the most powerful person in the entire Beiyu! When he stamps his foot, the earth will shake three times!
Wang Su's retinue cleared the pedestrians on Imperial Street in advance, which was enough for Wang Su's sedan to stop in front of Xuande Gate.
This immediately attracted people to watch from three levels inside and three outside.
Wang Su stepped out of the sedan with his head held high, and walked towards the palace with great satisfaction amidst everyone's envious eyes and comments.
"Sir, Chief Assistant, you are really in good spirits today!"
A flattering voice came from the side.
Wang Su stopped and looked sideways. It turned out to be the Gu family and his son, who were dressed elegantly but still looked flattering.
"You look good too." Wang Su's attitude was very arrogant.
Gu Zhili bowed his hands and said, "With the support of the First Assistant, I am now as wealthy as I am! I will never forget this kindness, and I will try my best to repay you!"
Wang Su twirled his beard and nodded with satisfaction: "You are the person next to me. Not to mention the glory and wealth, the greater benefits are behind you. We have to wait and see!"
Gu Zhili quickly walked to the front, bowed and raised his hand: "Sir, please, I humbly help you clear the way!"
With that said, the Gu family and his son greeted Wang Su respectfully and walked in with great swagger.
From Xuandemen to Zichen Palace, everyone along the way, whether they were eunuchs, maids, or courtiers, must bow deeply when they saw Wang Su, and respectfully shout "Sir, Chief Assistant!"
Wang Su enjoyed the feeling of being worshiped by others very much. He even felt that he was more proud than the emperor.
Because the emperor's activity space is only the imperial city of that week, he can travel to every inch of Beiyu and accept the worship of the people of the world!
When everyone arrived at the entrance of Zichen Hall, they did not expect that Liu Bingwen and Man Tingfang had already arrived.
"Mr. Manting, people are really in high spirits when happy events happen. I can't tell you, you are so old at this age!" Liu Bingwen couldn't help but joke about Man Tingfang's son. He didn't know whether it was because of jealousy or whether it was because of jealousy.
I feel strange.
Man Tingfang twisted her beard and smiled, but did not take his provocation and rudeness to heart.
In Liu Bingwen's eyes, his generosity turned into arrogance and rudeness.
"Huh, I heard that there are a lot of wedding banquets held in Shengjing recently. Compared with them, your kind of wedding is really not surprising!" He couldn't help but add sourly.
Man Tingfang naturally knew what "other happy events" Liu Bingwen was referring to.
"Happy events don't matter big or small, it's good to have them." He replied slowly.
This sentence was neither salty nor light, but Liu Bingwen's face turned blue upon hearing it.
"Hey, what are you talking about? How can we, Liu Guo, be so angry?" At this moment, Gu Zhili and Wang Su walked over in a hurry.
"Which of my eyes saw that I was angry!" Liu Bingwen was extremely jealous when he saw his enemy.