I see how charming the emperor is

Chapter 21

In the early morning, the yamen of the Ministry of Rites was extremely empty.

Today the Luo Mansion held a big banquet, and basically all the officials in the court were invited to go.

Furthermore, His Majesty has come in person, what a face it must be.

Fan Liben flipped through the scroll, making annotations from time to time.

"I knew you were still here. My colleagues all went to Luo Mansion to congratulate you. Who are you competing with?"

Zhang Can pushed the door open and snatched the brush from his hand.

Flicking Qingfeng's sleeves, Fan Liben lowered his head and continued to look at the scroll.

"Brother Fan, is he really willing to live in the small Ministry of Rites?"

If he can get in touch with Luo Shoufu, his official career will definitely go straight to the sky.

"Hundreds of officials in the court, each perform their own duties, and only by using them can the stability of the country be maintained."

He thinks the Ministry of Rites is very good, and court etiquette, sacrifices, banquets, schools, imperial examinations and foreign affairs activities are all inseparable from the Ministry of Rites.

"Brother Fan is talented and worthy of a better official position, for example, the cabinet."

Zhang Can's trip was to let Fan Liben go to Luofu.

Putting down the scroll in his hand, Fan Liben turned sideways, unwilling to tangle with him, "I have no intention of doing this, since Mr. Zhang wants to go, don't worry about me, don't delay the hour."

Fan Liben had to go, he had to speak up in this scene.

Zhang Can had no choice but to use his trump card,

"His Majesty is here today, and the new emperor teacher must be accompanying him. Brother Fan, has he never forgotten this person?"

Based on his talent and learning, he could have won the first place, but he didn't expect that he would be the first to win in the end.

I am afraid that Fan Liben will never forget this obsession.

"Master Xiao?"

Fan Liben raised his eyes and finally had a reaction.

"That's right." Zhang Can nodded frantically.

He seems to have mastered Fan Liben's wealth code.

"The sun and the moon are majestic between the windows, and you can look out at the four o'clock, and you have almost seen the yellow crane coming from the west."

In just three sentences, the spring and autumn of the four seasons directly express the mind, the artistic conception is magnificent, and it is absolutely extraordinary.

"Is it the couplet that Grand Master Xiao put up at the poetry meeting?"

Zhang Can asked.

Fan Liben nodded, changed his official uniform, raised his footsteps, and looked back at Zhang Can who was still standing there, "Aren't you going to Luofu?"

After recovering, Zhang Can hurriedly followed.

Why don't you go?

Outside the Luo Mansion, there was an endless stream of guests, most of whom were dignitaries from Shengjing and bureaucrats from the same dynasty.

More than a dozen young servants received the gifts so softly that they couldn't be piled up in the inner hall, so they had to be put in the warehouse.

Chu Yan sat on the imperial court, followed by dozens of court ladies and eunuchs.

The Cuiping feather fan was lifted, revealing a delicate face with slightly drooping eyelids.

Archer didn't even sit with him, unhappy.

Ministers: Who made this ancestor unhappy?

When the emperor came, all the ministers knelt down and worshiped, and the mountain shouted long live.

The sound made Chu Yan's ears hurt, and I've never seen you working so hard in the main hall.

"They are all my own courtiers, so please excuse me."

Chu Yan helped Xiao Che who was behind him, and said to him.

Don't kneel down his Archer.

All the ministers: Your own courtiers?It turned out that they were not worthy.

It is said that Grand Master Xiao has a very good relationship with His Majesty, they travel with him in food and lodging, and are deeply trusted by him, it seems that the rumors are true.

Holding his palm, Chu Yan's heart felt hot,

"The grand master is my teacher. In the future, the grand master will not kneel when he sees me."

Even Luo Shoufu does not have this honor to be exempted from kneeling in front of the imperial court.

Xiao Che felt that he couldn't stand alone, and was about to refuse, when the sound of hot and humid breathing came from his ear.

"The emperor's promise is more important than Mount Tai. Archer doesn't want me to lose face in front of the officials."

As soon as Xiao Che opened his mouth, Chu Yan knew what he was going to say.

Going first is the best way.

Xiao Che paused in his movements, and finally bent down to kowtow,

"My lord, thank you for your grace."

"Let's go."

Chu Yan pulled Xiao Che to walk ahead, blatantly ignoring Luo Cheng beside him.

Since it was a banquet, the emperor's seat was naturally at the front, with Xiao Che on the left and Luo Cheng on the right.

Singing and dancing, silk and bamboo, wine and banquets, the monarch and his ministers had fun together.

"The back kitchen still needs some time, I want to serve some fruit first."

After receiving the news, Luo Cheng frowned and asked the superiors for instructions.

The banquet time is all set, how could there be mistakes?

Fortunately, Chu Yan didn't care about these things, and waved Luo Cheng back, which delayed him from seeing his Archer.

Glancing at the piles of congratulatory gifts, Chu Yan felt itchy, and hooked his fingers at Xiao Che.

Leaning forward, Xiao Che originally thought that Chu Yan had discovered something wrong.

"I really want to put those things in my little treasury."

So you can save money to marry Archer!

The corners of Chu Yan's mouth rose wildly, wanting to take him to eat delicious food, and want to take him to the south of the Yangtze River to visit Suzhou and Hangzhou.

Blue veins popped out of Xiao Che's forehead, so he shouldn't have any hope for Chu Yan.

"Think about it, His Majesty."

Xiao Che was cold and sat up straight.

The officials below also have sharp eyes, secretly envious, if they can't get along with the chief assistant, it's okay to have a good relationship with His Majesty.

However, how do they feel that His Majesty is trying to build a good relationship with the Grand Master.

The maidservants carried fruit lacquer plates, and a layer of ice cubes was spread under the brightly colored melons and fruits.

The water mist is everywhere, just like being in a fairyland.

Store ice cubes in the cellar in winter and take them out for use in early summer. It is not easy to store ice cubes. Luo Cheng is really generous.

Hmph, extravagance.

Chu Yan took a big bite of the honeydew melon as if venting his anger.

Um?Why does this taste the same as that of Yinzhou Tribute?

Fan Liben looked at the green honeydew melons on the table, his brows suddenly furrowed.

This Luo Cheng didn't want his life, he dared to use the Yinzhou tribute in front of His Majesty, and even shared it wantonly.

It was simply rubbing Chu Yan's face on the ground.

Fan Liben could recognize it because he inspected the tribute.

But although honeydew melon is a rare product from the northwest, it can also be seen in Shengjing.

Naturally, the officials did not think about the tribute sent by Yinzhou.

"This honeydew melon is bright in color, and it's much sweeter than the ones from Suizhou, my hometown."

"The honeydew melon in Yinzhou is the sweetest."

A courtier picked up the cut melon and continued,

"The skin of the melon has a turquoise spiral pattern. It's called Hami melon. Only His Majesty is qualified to eat it."

Um?Why is this melon rind somewhat familiar?

It's over, he seems to have discovered some terrible secret.

The officials looked down at the melon rind in their hands, sweating profusely.

The entire lobby was instantly silent.

The ministers couldn't spit out or swallow the honeydew melon in their mouths, and even stopped chewing.

Some people did not give up, picked up the bunch of grapes and asked,

"Yinzhou Qingti is also like this?"

The courtier glanced at the crystal-clear rose grapes with visible seeds, shrank his head, and nodded.

Chu Yan could clearly see the movement below.

"Ge Lao won't give an explanation?"

Chu Yan turned his head and looked at Luo Cheng with a smile.

Misappropriating tribute is a serious crime, no matter how confused he is, he won't be so confused!

"Your Majesty, this matter was definitely not done intentionally by the minister. I hope His Majesty will clearly investigate."

Silk and bamboo stopped, the banquet ended.

Luo Cheng knelt on the ground, bowed and kowtowed.

"The fact is so, how do you want me to see clearly!"

After sweeping away the bowls and cups on the desk, Chu Yan revealed an angry look.

The play needs to be a complete set, otherwise the stage will be useless.

"Who is responsible for inspecting the Yinzhou tribute?"

Seeing Fan Liben present, Xiao Che deliberately asked.

Since Chu Yan wanted to listen to the play, he could only accompany him.

Fan Liben stood up and cupped his hands,

"This is my servant, Fan Liben."

"Are the melons and fruits presented by Luofu come from Yinzhou tributes?"

Xiao Che pushed the plate to the table so that he could check it.

The colleague just now made it very clear that no matter in terms of quality or type, they are all royal tributes.

"Return to Your Majesty, it is indeed from Yinzhou."

It happened so suddenly and he was charged with such a big crime, Luo Cheng was inevitably flustered and his thoughts were in a mess.

The people of Luofu put their hopes in Luo Cheng, but the whole mansion couldn't explain the source of these melons and fruits.

Luo Cheng couldn't argue.

The wedding banquet turned into a funeral banquet, and Luo Cheng didn't want to be wronged without knowing it.

He has three thousand elite soldiers in his hands, and Chu Yan has to weigh it carefully if he wants to move him.

"Want to rebel?"

Chu Yan laughed and walked quickly to Luo Cheng.

"I was wronged. As long as Your Majesty gives me three days, I will definitely investigate and find out."

Luo Cheng trembled and knelt at Chu Yan's feet, speaking sincerely.

He was afraid that all of this was directed and acted by Chu Yan for the purpose of seizing power!

"Let's leave it to Dali Temple to investigate the case, which is so exhausting."

Chu Yan pulled him up.

As if thinking of something, Chu Yan squatted down and whispered softly, "The three thousand elite soldiers you stationed in the suburbs have been captured by the Huben Army."

Patting Luo Cheng on the shoulder, Chu Yan was telling him, don't struggle, you won't be able to rebel.

Luo Cheng's body was stiff, his kowtow was frozen, and his arms were hanging down as if he was out of strength, "Since His Majesty wants to do something, why should he be charged with such disrespect."

In the future, in the historian's writings, he should become a treacherous minister who disrupted the court.

Luo Cheng pounded the ground with both fists, his veins were swollen, and his eyes showed regret.

"I will be taken to Zhao Prison, and the Minister of Dali Temple will have full power to handle the case, and the minister of the Ministry of Rites will assist me."

Chu Yan didn't want to explain, so he directly ordered.

Luo Cheng's heart was ashamed, his cloudy eyes were full of scarlet, and he slowly got up.

The little emperor grew up, and his heart became wild.

It's just that he is the chief assistant, and the people behind him are even more difficult to deal with.

At this time, a sharp arrow cut through the sky and shot straight at Luo Cheng's heart.

Fortunately, Xiao Che reacted very quickly, flipped his wrist, and threw the teacup in front of the table.

Zheng——

The sharp arrow deviated, and the teacup shattered, but the arrow still stuck in Luo Cheng's shoulder.

The ministers mutinied.

Although the arrow was aimed at Luo Cheng, His Majesty was beside him.

If it is slightly inaccurate, it will hurt the dragon's body.

"Your Majesty forgives the crime. Seeing that the traitor has an evil intention, I am eager to protect Your Majesty."

Yan Xiaobai put away the shocking bow and knelt on the ground on one knee.

After you sing, I will appear on stage, and even the commander of the Imperial Forest Army has come. Today, Luofu is really lively.

"Commander Yan is good at using bows and arrows, and has excellent eyesight. How can you tell that his intentions are wrong?"

Chu Yan's voice was like ice-hardened ballast, and he dared to kill people under his nose, did he really think he had a good temper?

Luo Cheng was old, Xiao Che was afraid of accidents, so he even called the imperial doctor to treat him.

"As the commander of the Imperial Forest Army, I must never let anyone who might harm His Majesty be spared."

Yan Xiaobai spoke beautifully on the scene, if Chu Yan didn't know his details, he would really believe it.

It's just that Chu Yu's subordinates can still enter the court and speak freely.

The power Chu Yu gave him was too much.

But now that he is fledgling, and it is not the time to turn against Chu Yu, Chu Yan is patient, and his words are extremely heavy, "Thank you, Ai Qing, to share my worries."

"The duty of a humble minister."

Yan Xiaobai lowered his head, glanced at the broken teacup on the ground, and said, "It's just that I didn't expect that Grand Master Xiao has outstanding literary talents and good martial arts."

To be able to catch his arrow, the internal strength should not be underestimated. When did such a character appear in the palace?

Seeing that he was still looking at Xiao Che, Chu Yan's face darkened, and he immediately became angry, "If you don't want Commander Yan's eyes, you can tell me at any time, and I will help you cut it out."

The ministers: Hey, Hey, Your Majesty is so cruel!

"It's the humble minister who overstepped the bounds."

She was quite protective, Yan Xiaobai withdrew his gaze.

The sudden change in the Luo Mansion, the piles of congratulatory gifts covered with red silk have now become a satire.

So many congratulatory gifts, counted as silver taels, are enough to reduce or exempt taxes this year.

With a big wave of Xiao Che's hand, all the congratulatory gifts were filled into the national treasury, and even the exquisite and gorgeous Luofu was also copied.

The tax reduction and exemption for next year will also be settled, so this trip is not in vain.

The dazed Chu Yan behind him:? ? ?

Didn't he promise to charge it to his small coffers?

It was over, Archer didn't love him anymore.

Xiao Che waved his hands: I have never loved, I regret it, save my mother first.